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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. AC- DCR-PC120BT TM SERIES DCR-PC115/PC120BT ©2001 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Model No. Serial No. 3-070-602-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-PC Model No.
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. AC- DCR-PC120BT TM SERIES DCR-PC115/PC120BT ©2001 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Model No. Serial No. 3-070-602-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-PC Model No.
Operating Instructions
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... with this product will soon be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to rain or moisture. "Memory Stick" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. DCR-PC120BT only Countries and areas where you can .... 2 Note: In some areas the disposal of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. For customers in household or business trash may be prohibited. As the ...
... with this product will soon be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to rain or moisture. "Memory Stick" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. DCR-PC120BT only Countries and areas where you can .... 2 Note: In some areas the disposal of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. For customers in household or business trash may be prohibited. As the ...
Operating Instructions
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... of the FCC Rules. Operation is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC120 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of...
... of the FCC Rules. Operation is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC120 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of...
Operating Instructions
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... NightShot (p. 27) •Recording images with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 80) •Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (p. 141) Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth equipped device (DCR-PC120BT only) Accessing the Internet, sending/receiving your recordings •Manual focus (p. 53...60) •Zero set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 42) •Picture effect (p. 45) •Digital effect (p. 46) •Title (p. 90) •MEMORY MIX (p. 121) Functions ...
... NightShot (p. 27) •Recording images with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 80) •Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (p. 141) Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth equipped device (DCR-PC120BT only) Accessing the Internet, sending/receiving your recordings •Manual focus (p. 53...60) •Zero set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 42) •Picture effect (p. 45) •Digital effect (p. 46) •Title (p. 90) •MEMORY MIX (p. 121) Functions ...
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For details, refer to a malfunction of the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function*(2) * DCR-PC120BT only. Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to the operating instructions of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 5 qa qs qd qf qg qh 1 AC-L10A/L10B/...
For details, refer to a malfunction of the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function*(2) * DCR-PC120BT only. Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to the operating instructions of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 5 qa qs qd qf qg qh 1 AC-L10A/L10B/...
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...depending on the bottom of differences DCRNetwork function PC115 - e.g. Types of this mark in capital letters. Not provided Note on the DV format. Superimposing a title (p. 90) - Labeling a cassette (p. 94) For details, see this unit.) The DCR-PC120BT is based on Cassette Memory Your ...are clearly indicated in the illustrations. Title search (p. 62) - Photo search (p. 65) The functions you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. Otherwise, the model name is being carried out. You can operate only with cassette memory . Using this manual The instructions in this ...
...depending on the bottom of differences DCRNetwork function PC115 - e.g. Types of this mark in capital letters. Not provided Note on the DV format. Superimposing a title (p. 90) - Labeling a cassette (p. 94) For details, see this unit.) The DCR-PC120BT is based on Cassette Memory Your ...are clearly indicated in the illustrations. Title search (p. 62) - Photo search (p. 65) The functions you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. Otherwise, the model name is being carried out. You can operate only with cassette memory . Using this manual The instructions in this ...
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... change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from other DCR-PC115/PC120BT) The picture and sound may be distorted in step 6, press X at the end of the VCR with black paper. 85 And ...a scene from . To insert a scene without setting the insert end point Skip steps 3 and 4. If you insert scenes on a tape recorded with other camcorder (including other Sony VCRs to distinguish your camcorder. Using the Remote Commander In step 5, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. If you use...
... change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from other DCR-PC115/PC120BT) The picture and sound may be distorted in step 6, press X at the end of the VCR with black paper. 85 And ...a scene from . To insert a scene without setting the insert end point Skip steps 3 and 4. If you insert scenes on a tape recorded with other camcorder (including other Sony VCRs to distinguish your camcorder. Using the Remote Commander In step 5, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. If you use...
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... tab to 5. Editing Audio dubbing Notes •New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz). •New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the playback mode. If you want to your camcorder If you ...To add new sound more precisely Press ZERO SET MEMORY on a tape. Recording automatically stops at the point where you set the write-protect tab of the tape. We recommend that you add new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including other DCR-PC115/PC120BT), the sound quality may become worse.
... tab to 5. Editing Audio dubbing Notes •New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz). •New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the playback mode. If you want to your camcorder If you ...To add new sound more precisely Press ZERO SET MEMORY on a tape. Recording automatically stops at the point where you set the write-protect tab of the tape. We recommend that you add new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including other DCR-PC115/PC120BT), the sound quality may become worse.
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... function You cannot use the optional printer. For the details, refer to MEMORY. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are owned by their proprietor and used by Sony Corporation under license. •All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. - Once the access is... in this manual. Note Make sure that is complied to MEMORY. (2) Press NETWORK. (Bluetooth) lamp flashes and Network Menu appears. Using the Network function - DCR-PC120BT only You can view a Web page, send/receive your camcorder.
... function You cannot use the optional printer. For the details, refer to MEMORY. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are owned by their proprietor and used by Sony Corporation under license. •All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. - Once the access is... in this manual. Note Make sure that is complied to MEMORY. (2) Press NETWORK. (Bluetooth) lamp flashes and Network Menu appears. Using the Network function - DCR-PC120BT only You can view a Web page, send/receive your camcorder.
Operating Instructions
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If you can use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, ... your camcorder within 100 V to view the playback picture on the design of the wall outlet [b]. For details, refer to the separate Network Operating Instructions. (DCR-PC120BT only) You can use network functions are restricted.
If you can use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, ... your camcorder within 100 V to view the playback picture on the design of the wall outlet [b]. For details, refer to the separate Network Operating Instructions. (DCR-PC120BT only) You can use network functions are restricted.
Operating Instructions
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... infrared lighting. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, ...Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output impedance 6.8 kΩ (kilohms) (ø 3.5 mm) Stereo type LCD screen Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 50 × 37 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.) Total dot number 211 200 (960 × 220) Wireless communications (DCR...), 120× (Digital) Focal length 4.2 - 42 mm (3/16 - 1 11/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera Camera mode: 48 - ...
... infrared lighting. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, ...Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output impedance 6.8 kΩ (kilohms) (ø 3.5 mm) Stereo type LCD screen Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 50 × 37 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.) Total dot number 211 200 (960 × 220) Wireless communications (DCR...), 120× (Digital) Focal length 4.2 - 42 mm (3/16 - 1 11/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera Camera mode: 48 - ...
Operating Instructions
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... Camcorder 6 1 7 8 9 2 0 qa 3 qs 4 5 qd 1 Lens Cap (p. 20) 2 OPEN button (p. 20) 3 LCD screen (p. 22) 4 (Bluetooth) lamp (DCR-PC120BT only) (p. 155) 5 Battery pack/Battery terminal cover (p. 12) 6 Microphone 7 Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 86) 8 Eyecup 9 Viewfinder (p. 23) q; "Memory Stick" slot (p. 106... the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the power supplied by the shoe on and off. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. To connect an accessory, press down and pull out the accessory. 179 Quick Reference - ...
... Camcorder 6 1 7 8 9 2 0 qa 3 qs 4 5 qd 1 Lens Cap (p. 20) 2 OPEN button (p. 20) 3 LCD screen (p. 22) 4 (Bluetooth) lamp (DCR-PC120BT only) (p. 155) 5 Battery pack/Battery terminal cover (p. 12) 6 Microphone 7 Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 86) 8 Eyecup 9 Viewfinder (p. 23) q; "Memory Stick" slot (p. 106... the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the power supplied by the shoe on and off. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. To connect an accessory, press down and pull out the accessory. 179 Quick Reference - ...
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FOCUS button (p. 53) ra NETWORK button (p. 155) (DCR-PC120BT only) rs BROWSER MENU/MENU button (p. 155/96) (DCR-PC120BT)/ MENU button (p. 96) (DCR-PC115) rd EXPOSURE button (p. 52) rf BACK LIGHT button (p. 27) rg FADER button (p. 42) rh NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 27) rj PHOTO button (p. 36, 112) rk Power zoom ...
FOCUS button (p. 53) ra NETWORK button (p. 155) (DCR-PC120BT only) rs BROWSER MENU/MENU button (p. 155/96) (DCR-PC120BT)/ MENU button (p. 96) (DCR-PC115) rd EXPOSURE button (p. 52) rf BACK LIGHT button (p. 27) rg FADER button (p. 42) rh NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 27) rj PHOTO button (p. 36, 112) rk Power zoom ...