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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US00Cov.fm
DCR-HC26
2-659-811-11(1)
2-659-811-11(1)
© 2006 Sony Corporation
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-HC26
Getting Started 11
Recording/
Playback
22
Using the Menu 34
Dubbing/Editing 49
Using a Computer 55
Troubleshooting 65
Additional Information 79
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - DCR-HC26

E:\SONY\2659811111\01US00Cov.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)2-659-811-11(1)© 2006 Sony CorporationDigital Video Camera RecorderOperating GuideDCR-HC26Gettin

Page 2

10E:\SONY\2659811111\01US00BOOKTOC.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Using your camcorder abroad ...

Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

11DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Getting StartedE:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fmGetting StartedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have following

Page 4 - Safety Check

12DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fmStep 2: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p.

Page 5 - Read this first

13E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Getting Started5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect

Page 6 - Read this first (Continued)

14E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Playing timeApproximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.On the

Page 7 - About the Carl Zeiss lens

15DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Getting StartedE:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fmStep 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or pla

Page 8 - Table of Contents

16DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fmStep 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (

Page 9 - Dubbing/Editing

17DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Getting StartedE:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fmStep 5: Using the touch panelYou can play back recorded pictures (p. 25), or ch

Page 10 - Additional Information

18E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)3 Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check.The meanings of the indicators

Page 11 - 2-659-811-11(1)

19DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Getting StartedE:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fmStep 6: Setting the date and timeSet the date and time when using this camcorde

Page 12

2E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.This symbol is inten

Page 13 - Recording time

20DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fmStep 7: Inserting a CassetteYou can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 80).• The recordable time

Page 14 - Playing time

21DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Getting StartedE:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm

Page 15 - 2 Slide the POWER switch

22DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fmRecording/PlaybackEasy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam)1 Slide the POWER switch A in the dir

Page 16 - The viewfinder

23DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Recording/PlaybackE:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fmSlide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on

Page 17 - Step 5: Using the touch panel

24DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fmRecording1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAME

Page 18 - To finish the operation

25DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Recording/PlaybackE:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fmPlayback1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to

Page 19 - 4 Set [Y] (year) with /

26DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fmFunctions used for recording/playback, etc.To use zoom... 1 qaMove the pow

Page 20 - Step 7: Inserting a Cassette

27E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Recording/PlaybackTo fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)... 0S

Page 21 - Getting Started

28DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fmIndicators displayed during recording/playbackA Remaining battery (approx.)B Recording mode (S

Page 22 - 2 Press EASY C

29E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Recording/PlaybackYou can use [DISP GUIDE] (p. 17) to check the function of each indicator tha

Page 23 - Playback

3DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fmIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSFor your protection, please read these safety instructions completely befor

Page 24 - Recording

30DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fmSearching for the starting pointMake sure that the CAMERA lamp lights up (p. 24).[END SCH] (EN

Page 25

31E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Recording/PlaybackYou can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the

Page 26

32DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fmPlaying the picture on a TVYou can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR u

Page 27 - Recording/playback

33DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Recording/PlaybackE:\SONY\2659811111\01US03BAS.fm

Page 28 - Data code during recording

34E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Using the MenuUsing the menu itemsFollow the instructions below to use each of the menu items

Page 29 - Indicators when you made

35DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Using the MenuE:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fmx To use menu items during Easy Handycam operation1 Touch .2 Select the desired

Page 30 - 5 Touch and hold (to go

36DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fmOperation button itemsAvailable operation buttons vary depending on the position of the lamp a

Page 31 - 5 Touch

37DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Using the MenuE:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fmTo return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [ AUTO] or set [EXPOSURE] to

Page 32 - Playing the picture on a TV

38DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fmYou can fix the brightness of a picture manually. When recording indoors on a clear day, for i

Page 33 - Recording/Playback

39DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Using the MenuE:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fmThe self-timer starts recording after about 10 seconds.1 Touch t [PAGE2] t [SEL

Page 34 - Using the menu items

4E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)LightningFor added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unatten

Page 35 - Using the Menu

40DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fmWhen your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn

Page 36 - Operation button items

41E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Using the Menu* The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Hand

Page 37 - END SCH (END SEARCH)

42DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fmMANUAL SET menu– PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc.The default settings are marked with B.The indicator

Page 38 - WHT BAL (White balance)

43DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Using the MenuE:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fmSEPIAPictures appear in sepia.B&WPictures appear in black and white.SOLARIZE

Page 39 - 9dBF1. 8

44DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fmYou can record a picture in a ratio suitable for the screen on which it will be displayed.Refe

Page 40

45DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Using the MenuE:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fmVCR SET menu– HiFi SOUND/AUDIO MIXThe default settings are marked with B.The ind

Page 41 - Menu items

46DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fm• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording.You can select h

Page 42 - MANUAL SET menu

47DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Using the MenuE:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fmB AUTODisplays the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds in situations su

Page 43 - CAMERA SET

48DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US04MEN.fmOTHERS menu– WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc.The default settings are marked with B.The indicators in par

Page 44 - CAMERA SET menu (Continued)

49E:\SONY\2659811111\01US05BAS.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Dubbing/EditingDubbing/EditingDubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc.You can copy the picture played b

Page 45 - LCD/VF SET menu

5DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fmRead this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for

Page 46 - TAPE SET menu

50DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US05BAS.fm1 Prepare your camcorder for playback.Insert the recorded cassette.Slide the POWER switch repe

Page 47 - SETUP MENU

51E:\SONY\2659811111\01US05BAS.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Dubbing/EditingRecording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc.You can record pictures or

Page 48 - OTHERS menu

52DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US05BAS.fm6 Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording.7 Stop recording.Touch (Stop) o

Page 49

53E:\SONY\2659811111\01US05BAS.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Dubbing/Editing2 Touch (Play/Pause) to play back the tape, then touch it again at the point

Page 50 - 1 Prepare your camcorder for

54E:\SONY\2659811111\01US05BAS.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Jacks to connect external devicesCamcorderOpen the jack cover.A (USB) jack (p. 55)B DV Inter

Page 51 - 3 Slide the POWER switch

55DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Using a ComputerE:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fmUsing a ComputerBefore referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computerWhe

Page 52 - Dubbing sound to a

56E:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)“First Step Guide” is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer.This “First Step

Page 53 - 6 Touch [ RET.] t

57DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Using a ComputerE:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fm• When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, y

Page 54 - Camcorder

58E:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)If the screen does not appear1 Double-click [My Computer].2 Double-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Dis

Page 55 - Using a Computer

59E:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Using a Computer9 Click [Install] on the [Ready to Install the Program] screen.The installatio

Page 56 - System requirements

6E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measu

Page 57 - Step Guide” on a

60E:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)The computer turns off once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). The short-cut icons

Page 58 - 8 Select where to save the

61DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Using a ComputerE:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fmViewing “First Step Guide”Starting up on a Windows computerViewing with Micros

Page 59 - 3 Click [Finish]

62DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fmCreating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)You can create a DVD from a tape with a Sony V

Page 60 - Installing on a Macintosh

63E:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Using a Computer3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.4 Insert a r

Page 61 - Viewing “First Step Guide”

64E:\SONY\2659811111\01US06COM.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)stage, DVD creation will continue on your computer.• If any of the following occurs, copying o

Page 62 - 1 Turn on the computer

65DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)TroubleshootingE:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fmTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder

Page 63 - To cancel the operation

66E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.• Slide the POWER

Page 64

67E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)TroubleshootingAn unknown indicator appears on the screen.• A warning indicator or message app

Page 65 - Troubleshooting

68E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding.• When using the AC Adaptor, rewin

Page 66 - Troubleshooting (Continued)

69E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Troubleshooting[STEADYSHOT] does not function.• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 44).The BACK LIGH

Page 67 - Cassette tapes

7E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology,

Page 68

70E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)No sound or only a low sound is heard.• Set [HiFi SOUND] to [STEREO] (p. 45).• Turn up the vol

Page 69

71E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)TroubleshootingYou cannot use [EXPOSURE].• You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with NightShot p

Page 70

72E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)You cannot view the video your camcorder is seeing on the computer. • Disconnect the cable fr

Page 71 - Connecting to a computer

73E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Troubleshooting8 Follow the steps below and try to install the USB driver again.1 Double-click

Page 72

74E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)5 If the devices below are already installed, right-click them, then click [Uninstall] to dele

Page 73

75E:\SONY\2659811111\01US07TBS.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)TroubleshootingAn error message appears while operating Picture Package.• Close Picture Packag

Page 74

76DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US08TBS2.fmWarning indicators and messagesIf indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, c

Page 75

77E:\SONY\2659811111\01US08TBS2.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)TroubleshootingIf messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.x Battery/PowerUse t

Page 76

78E:\SONY\2659811111\01US08TBS2.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Invalid during Easy Handycam operation. (p. 23)USB invalid during Easy Handycam• You cannot c

Page 77 - Description of warning

79DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Additional InformationE:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fmAdditional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use

Page 78

8E:\SONY\2659811111\01US00BOOKTOC.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Table of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...

Page 79 - Using your camcorder abroad

80DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fmUsable cassette tapesYou can use mini DV format cassettes only.Use a cassette with the mark.

Page 80 - Usable cassette tapes

81DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Additional InformationE:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fmAbout the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packThis unit is compatible with an “Inf

Page 81

82DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fmAbout battery life• Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decrease

Page 82 - About i.LINK

83DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Additional InformationE:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fmis also indicated near the i.LINK interface on some devices.The baud rat

Page 83 - Maintenance and

84E:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,– consult your local authorized Sony service f

Page 84 - Video head

85E:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Additional InformationLCD screen• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may

Page 85 - LCD screen

86DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)E:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fmAC Adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-i

Page 86 - Specifications

87E:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Additional InformationMinimum illumination5 lx (lux) (F 1.8)0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus

Page 87 - AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B

88E:\SONY\2659811111\01US09ADD.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Dimensions (approx.)31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in) (w/h/d)Mass (approx.)40

Page 88 - Specifications (Continued)

89DCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Additional InformationE:\SONY\2659811111\01US00BOOKIX.fmIndexNumeric12BIT...4616BIT...

Page 89

9E:\SONY\2659811111\01US00BOOKTOC.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) ... 31Playing

Page 90 - Index (Continued)

90E:\SONY\2659811111\01US00BOOKIX.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)i.LINK cable...49, 51, 62JJack...54LLabel...

Page 91

91E:\SONY\2659811111\01US00BOOKIX.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)Additional InformationSPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)...36, 70SPOTLIGHT ...

Page 92 - Printed in Japan

E:\SONY\2659811111\01US10BCov.fmDCR-HC262-659-811-11(1)http://www.sony.net/Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free v

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