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Sony Handycam DCR-HC26 User Manual

Sony Handycam DCR-HC26
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DCR-HC26
2-659-811-11(1)
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................. 3
Read this first ........................................................................................... 5
Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................ 11
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ......................................................... 12
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ......... 15
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .................................... 16
Step 5: Using the touch panel ................................................................ 17
Changing the language setting .................................................................... 17
Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) .......................................... 17
Step 6: Setting the date and time ........................................................... 19
Step 7: Inserting a Cassette ................................................................... 20
Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) ........................................ 22
Recording ............................................................................................... 24
Playback ................................................................................................ 25
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. .......................................... 26
Recording
To use zoom
To record in dark places (NightShot plus)
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 with added special effects (Picture effect)
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)
To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP)
To initialize the settings (RESET)
Other part names and functions
Indicators displayed during recording/playback .....................................28
Searching for the starting point .............................................................. 30
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
(END SEARCH) .................................................................................. 30
Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) ........................................................... 30
Getting Started
Recording/Playback

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Sony Handycam DCR-HC26 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Media TypeMiniDV
Optical Zoom20x
Digital Zoom800x
LCD Screen Size2.5 inches
Image StabilizationElectronic
Sensor TypeCCD
Night ModeYes
ViewfinderColor
MicrophoneStereo
Recording MediaMiniDV Tape
USBYes
FireWireYes
BatteryNP-FP50
TypeCamcorder
FocusAuto/Manual
White BalanceAuto
ExposureAuto, manual

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