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DCR-PC Model No. 3-070-602-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. AC- Serial No. DCR-PC120BT TM SERIES DCR-PC115/PC120BT ©2001 Sony Corporation
DCR-PC Model No. 3-070-602-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. AC- Serial No. DCR-PC120BT TM SERIES DCR-PC115/PC120BT ©2001 Sony Corporation
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...-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC120 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with the limits for a digital device pursuant to the following measures: - If this equipment does cause... to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to...
...-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC120 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with the limits for a digital device pursuant to the following measures: - If this equipment does cause... to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to...
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...Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode •Back light (p. 27) •NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 27) •Recording images with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 80) •Viewing images recorded on recorded tapes •END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p.... the Internet via a Bluetooth equipped device (DCR-PC120BT only) Accessing the Internet, sending/receiving your recordings •Manual focus (p. 53) •Sports lesson (p. 49) •Landscape (p. 49) Functions to give images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 24) The default setting is ...
...Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode •Back light (p. 27) •NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 27) •Recording images with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 80) •Viewing images recorded on recorded tapes •END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p.... the Internet via a Bluetooth equipped device (DCR-PC120BT only) Accessing the Internet, sending/receiving your recordings •Manual focus (p. 53) •Sports lesson (p. 49) •Landscape (p. 49) Functions to give images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 24) The default setting is ...
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...Recording - Digital program editing (on tapes 69 Using with digital effects 59 Enlarging images recorded on tapes - Digital effect ... 46 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 49 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 52 Focusing manually 53 Interval recording 55 Frame by date - Tape Photo recording 36 Adjusting the white balance manually... Stick" on a tape - introduction 104 Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s - Memory Photo recording ......... 112 Recording an image from a VCR - Signal convert function 80 Recording video or TV programs ....... 81 Inserting a scene...
...Recording - Digital program editing (on tapes 69 Using with digital effects 59 Enlarging images recorded on tapes - Digital effect ... 46 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 49 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 52 Focusing manually 53 Interval recording 55 Frame by date - Tape Photo recording 36 Adjusting the white balance manually... Stick" on a tape - introduction 104 Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s - Memory Photo recording ......... 112 Recording an image from a VCR - Signal convert function 80 Recording video or TV programs ....... 81 Inserting a scene...
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...with cassette memory are shown in the table below. Using this manual The instructions in this unit.) The DCR-PC120BT is being carried out. Any differences in the illustrations. ... camcorder. (DCR-PC120BT is based on the bottom of differences DCRNetwork function PC115 - Title search (p. 62) - Not provided Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is marked as DCR-PC120 on...- You can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. Date search (p. 63) - Superimposing a title (p. 90) - Labeling a cassette (p. 94) For details, see this manual and operating your camcorder. You see page 165.
...with cassette memory are shown in the table below. Using this manual The instructions in this unit.) The DCR-PC120BT is being carried out. Any differences in the illustrations. ... camcorder. (DCR-PC120BT is based on the bottom of differences DCRNetwork function PC115 - Title search (p. 62) - Not provided Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is marked as DCR-PC120 on...- You can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. Date search (p. 63) - Superimposing a title (p. 90) - Labeling a cassette (p. 94) For details, see this manual and operating your camcorder. You see page 165.
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...your camcorder get wet. However, there may cause your camcorder to country. Take pictures of the copyright laws. Sometimes this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be...sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the ...
...your camcorder get wet. However, there may cause your camcorder to country. Take pictures of the copyright laws. Sometimes this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be...sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the ...
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... AE - While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions: - Digital effect - Exposure - White balance - PROGRAM AE - HOLOGRAM AF When the POWER ...16 times brighter than those recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. • If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. • Do not...in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, slide NIGHTSHOT to MEMORY You cannot use the NightShot function in the daytime). Recording with the ...
... AE - While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions: - Digital effect - Exposure - White balance - PROGRAM AE - HOLOGRAM AF When the POWER ...16 times brighter than those recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. • If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. • Do not...in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, slide NIGHTSHOT to MEMORY You cannot use the NightShot function in the daytime). Recording with the ...
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... fire. To change FLASH LVL to charge power for focusing manually. 37 You can also change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the subject automatically, for example, when recording in the menu settings (p. 96). Darken the surroundings by ... desired brightness in the dark, use the focal distance information (p. 53) for firing after the flash pops up automatically. Tape Photo recording Recording images with the flash, it is adjusted to focus on the screen. The flash is not easy to the appropriate brightness through the...
... fire. To change FLASH LVL to charge power for focusing manually. 37 You can also change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the subject automatically, for example, when recording in the menu settings (p. 96). Darken the surroundings by ... desired brightness in the dark, use the focal distance information (p. 53) for firing after the flash pops up automatically. Tape Photo recording Recording images with the flash, it is adjusted to focus on the screen. The flash is not easy to the appropriate brightness through the...
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.... You detach the battery for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to the outdoors from the interior of a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. HOLD : Recording a single-colored subject or background OUTDOOR : • Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after a few seconds when: - Normally white balance is being... automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to the outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa. 40 You bring your camcorder to CAMERA or MEMORY. Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance.
.... You detach the battery for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to the outdoors from the interior of a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. HOLD : Recording a single-colored subject or background OUTDOOR : • Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after a few seconds when: - Normally white balance is being... automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to the outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa. 40 You bring your camcorder to CAMERA or MEMORY. Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance.
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... 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 48 Picture effect - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The digital effect is automatically canceled. Wide mode - Focus manually using a tripod. Super NightShot •The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode. •The ...following functions do not work during digital effect: - When recording in the old movie mode: - Tape photo recording - Fader - Digital effect Notes •The...
... 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 48 Picture effect - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The digital effect is automatically canceled. Wide mode - Focus manually using a tripod. Super NightShot •The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode. •The ...following functions do not work during digital effect: - When recording in the old movie mode: - Tape photo recording - Fader - Digital effect Notes •The...
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...PROGRAM AE mode. - If you slide NIGHTSHOT to CAMERA or MEMORY, press EXPOSURE. Normally exposure is backlit - Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. The subject is ...automatically adjusted. Bright subject and dark background - night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to ON. 52 Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. To record...
...PROGRAM AE mode. - If you slide NIGHTSHOT to CAMERA or MEMORY, press EXPOSURE. Normally exposure is backlit - Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. The subject is ...automatically adjusted. Bright subject and dark background - night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to ON. 52 Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. To record...
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...;Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set the POWER switch to the manual focus mode. horizontal stripes - Normally, focus is automatically adjusted: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: - To record distant subjects When you are trying to shoot a distant object. 53 FOCUS 2 To... even though you press FOCUS down firmly, the lens focuses on and indicator appears. Use this mode when your camcorder returns to CAMERA or MEMORY, press FOCUS lightly. subjects with little contrast with water droplets - When you want to change the focus from a ...
...;Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set the POWER switch to the manual focus mode. horizontal stripes - Normally, focus is automatically adjusted: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: - To record distant subjects When you are trying to shoot a distant object. 53 FOCUS 2 To... even though you press FOCUS down firmly, the lens focuses on and indicator appears. Use this mode when your camcorder returns to CAMERA or MEMORY, press FOCUS lightly. subjects with little contrast with water droplets - When you want to change the focus from a ...
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... information - Use this information as follows: when recording a distant subject when the subject is too close to the subject Focus at the "T" (telephoto) position. This information aids focusing if it is not easy to get correct information if you shoot close to manual - Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus...
... information - Use this information as follows: when recording a distant subject when the subject is too close to the subject Focus at the "T" (telephoto) position. This information aids focusing if it is not easy to get correct information if you shoot close to manual - Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus...
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... analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. For details on your camcorder. Depending on your computer. The operation procedures depend on the analog video unit, the image may contain noise or incorrect colors. • You cannot record or capture the video output ... convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to the instruction manual of computer and software. AUDIO/VIDEO S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DV (optional) i.LINK : Signal flow After capturing images...
... analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. For details on your camcorder. Depending on your computer. The operation procedures depend on the analog video unit, the image may contain noise or incorrect colors. • You cannot record or capture the video output ... convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to the instruction manual of computer and software. AUDIO/VIDEO S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DV (optional) i.LINK : Signal flow After capturing images...
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... Your Camcorder - The default settings can be partially changed. This manual refers to 4. Changing the menu settings To change other items, ...)]." 96 First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY, press MENU. (2) Press v/V on the control button to select the desired icon, then press ...menu settings, select the menu items with the control button. For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 97). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUA L SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BA L AUTO SHTR [ MENU ] : END VCR MANUA L SET P EFFECT D ...
... Your Camcorder - The default settings can be partially changed. This manual refers to 4. Changing the menu settings To change other items, ...)]." 96 First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY, press MENU. (2) Press v/V on the control button to select the desired icon, then press ...menu settings, select the menu items with the control button. For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 97). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUA L SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BA L AUTO SHTR [ MENU ] : END VCR MANUA L SET P EFFECT D ...
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... moment. POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch PROGRAM AE -- To add special effects like those in bright conditions. CAMERA ON To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 41). N.S. CAMERA OFF Not to automatically activate the electronic shutter even when shooting in films or on the TV to 120×... as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET PRINT SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Customizing Your Camcorder Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. CAMERA MEMORY Notes on the position of each item z is performed digitally (p. 24). 16:9WIDE ...
... moment. POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch PROGRAM AE -- To add special effects like those in bright conditions. CAMERA ON To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 41). N.S. CAMERA OFF Not to automatically activate the electronic shutter even when shooting in films or on the TV to 120×... as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET PRINT SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Customizing Your Camcorder Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. CAMERA MEMORY Notes on the position of each item z is performed digitally (p. 24). 16:9WIDE ...
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... on the "Memory Stick." •"Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are either a registered trademark or treademark...•RealPlayer is used with other equipment, format it with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association... camcorder. "Memory Stick" Operations 105 Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility ...
... on the "Memory Stick." •"Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are either a registered trademark or treademark...•RealPlayer is used with other equipment, format it with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association... camcorder. "Memory Stick" Operations 105 Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility ...
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... (p. 96). NightShot - Landscape of PROGRAM AE - Forced flash: The flash fires regardless of PROGRAM AE - Memory Photo recording Recording images with the flash The flash automatically pops up to find the most appropriate setting for FLASH LVL. If you select auto...auto red-eye reduction. 115 Spotlight of the surrounding brightness. Recording still images on a subject automatically, for example, when recording in the dark, use the focal distance information (p. 53) for focusing manually. Try recording various images to strobe. Exposure - Notes •The ...
... (p. 96). NightShot - Landscape of PROGRAM AE - Forced flash: The flash fires regardless of PROGRAM AE - Memory Photo recording Recording images with the flash The flash automatically pops up to find the most appropriate setting for FLASH LVL. If you select auto...auto red-eye reduction. 115 Spotlight of the surrounding brightness. Recording still images on a subject automatically, for example, when recording in the dark, use the focal distance information (p. 53) for focusing manually. Try recording various images to strobe. Exposure - Notes •The ...
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...human eyes. The HOLOGRAM AF does not emit when: • Flash is set to No flash • NightShot is not recommended to ON • focusing manually • Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE • Landscape of the subject. • If HOLOGRAM AF light is focused. Then the flash will pop ...AF emitter 116 About HOLOGRAM AF "HOLOGRAM AF (Auto-Focus)," an application of image residual and dazzling, that enables still image shooting in dark places. Recording still images on the screen in flash pops up and the auxiliary light will not be safe, under a condition that a human looks at a ...
...human eyes. The HOLOGRAM AF does not emit when: • Flash is set to No flash • NightShot is not recommended to ON • focusing manually • Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE • Landscape of the subject. • If HOLOGRAM AF light is focused. Then the flash will pop ...AF emitter 116 About HOLOGRAM AF "HOLOGRAM AF (Auto-Focus)," an application of image residual and dazzling, that enables still image shooting in dark places. Recording still images on the screen in flash pops up and the auxiliary light will not be safe, under a condition that a human looks at a ...
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...connector must be installed (to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used simultaneously, some equipment may be provided as standard. Note Data recorded on the "Memory Stick" is stored in this manual. 141 Make sure that applications that is upgraded OS. Still images: JPEG format - Furthermore, "™" and "®" are... of USB equipment that support these file formats are installed on the "Memory Stick" using computer You can view data recorded on your computer. An application such as standard. "Memory Stick" Operations Viewing images using your computer. -
...connector must be installed (to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used simultaneously, some equipment may be provided as standard. Note Data recorded on the "Memory Stick" is stored in this manual. 141 Make sure that applications that is upgraded OS. Still images: JPEG format - Furthermore, "™" and "®" are... of USB equipment that support these file formats are installed on the "Memory Stick" using computer You can view data recorded on your computer. An application such as standard. "Memory Stick" Operations Viewing images using your computer. -