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...of FCC Rules. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C131 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200. Record the serial number in a particular installation. Model No. Note This... any questions about this equipment. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is for help. DCR-PC55 Serial No. Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669). Serial No. For customers in a residential installation. Owner's Record...
...of FCC Rules. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C131 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200. Record the serial number in a particular installation. Model No. Note This... any questions about this equipment. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is for help. DCR-PC55 Serial No. Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669). Serial No. For customers in a residential installation. Owner's Record...
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...and do not affect the recording in your camcorder • A mini DV cassette marked with (mini DV cassettes with , (p. 100). To view your camcorder off before inserting it into or removing it from the Handycam Station, hold the camcorder by the following parts. Read this may ...cause a malfunction of your camcorder. 4 • When disconnecting the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station. "Operating Guide" (This manual) ...
...and do not affect the recording in your camcorder • A mini DV cassette marked with (mini DV cassettes with , (p. 100). To view your camcorder off before inserting it into or removing it from the Handycam Station, hold the camcorder by the following parts. Read this may ...cause a malfunction of your camcorder. 4 • When disconnecting the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station. "Operating Guide" (This manual) ...
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... Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel 15 Step 5: Using the touch panel 16 Changing the language setting 16 Checking the ...6: Setting the date and time 17 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo 18 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Playback 23 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 24 Recording To use zoom To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust...
... Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel 15 Step 5: Using the touch panel 16 Changing the language setting 16 Checking the ...6: Setting the date and time 17 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo 18 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Playback 23 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 24 Recording To use zoom To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust...
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... adaptor (1) (p. 100) Wrist strap (1) • To attach the Wrist strap Getting Started AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Power cord (1) (p. 10) Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Folding the tip of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the string makes it easier to run the string...
... adaptor (1) (p. 100) Wrist strap (1) • To attach the Wrist strap Getting Started AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Power cord (1) (p. 10) Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Folding the tip of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the string makes it easier to run the string...
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.... 4 Slide the POWER switch up DC IN jack 2 Insert the battery pack, aligning the top of the mark on the Handycam Station. DC IN jack Handycam DC plug Station Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the mark on... your camcorder until it clicks. 6 Connect the power cord to your camcorder. • Only the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (NPFA50) can be used. With the ...
.... 4 Slide the POWER switch up DC IN jack 2 Insert the battery pack, aligning the top of the mark on the Handycam Station. DC IN jack Handycam DC plug Station Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the mark on... your camcorder until it clicks. 6 Connect the power cord to your camcorder. • Only the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (NPFA50) can be used. With the ...
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...and charging starts.The CHG (charge) lamp turns off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station properly aligned as shown in the illustration and gently push down at the point indicated by the arrow to a power source such ...To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Continued 11 Getting Started 7 Install the camcorder onto the Handycam Station. Open the interface connector cover. Place the camcorder on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to fully install. To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor...
...and charging starts.The CHG (charge) lamp turns off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station properly aligned as shown in the illustration and gently push down at the point indicated by the arrow to a power source such ...To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Continued 11 Getting Started 7 Install the camcorder onto the Handycam Station. Open the interface connector cover. Place the camcorder on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to fully install. To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor...
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... use a fully charged battery pack. Bottom: When the LCD backlight turns off and then press the RELEASE button and remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn the power of your finger at the point indicated by the circle in the illustration. Open the ... discharged. (For Battery Info only.) 12 The battery pack is damaged. - Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station. To remove the battery pack Turn off and zooming. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - Battery pack LCD panel opened* ...
... use a fully charged battery pack. Bottom: When the LCD backlight turns off and then press the RELEASE button and remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn the power of your finger at the point indicated by the circle in the illustration. Open the ... discharged. (For Battery Info only.) 12 The battery pack is damaged. - Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station. To remove the battery pack Turn off and zooming. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - Battery pack LCD panel opened* ...
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This may cause a malfunction. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to the wall outlet via... supplied to it while connected to 86 °F) is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use the AC Adaptor placed in...
This may cause a malfunction. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to the wall outlet via... supplied to it while connected to 86 °F) is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use the AC Adaptor placed in...
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... You can play back recorded pictures (p. 23), or change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). 60min MENU 0:00:00 DISP GUIDE 1/3 TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT FOCUS FADER 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. Place your hand on the rear side of...
... You can play back recorded pictures (p. 23), or change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). 60min MENU 0:00:00 DISP GUIDE 1/3 TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT FOCUS FADER 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. Place your hand on the rear side of...
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A DB Recording with ease (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp to adjust the focus. The EASY lamp lights up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. ...To stop recording, press (or ) again. 20 Still images Press PHOTO . MENU Flashing Lights up the CAMERA-MEM lamp. Easy Handycam operation ON 3 Start recording. A MENU The indicator () changes [STBY] to record. Press fully to [REC]. Since only basic functions become available and screen font...
A DB Recording with ease (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp to adjust the focus. The EASY lamp lights up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. ...To stop recording, press (or ) again. 20 Still images Press PHOTO . MENU Flashing Lights up the CAMERA-MEM lamp. Easy Handycam operation ON 3 Start recording. A MENU The indicator () changes [STBY] to record. Press fully to [REC]. Since only basic functions become available and screen font...
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...24) - "Dubbing to select C MENU - Slow playback is available on /off and all the settings are attempted. 21 Zoom (during Easy Handycam are returned to the previous situation. • The recording mode for tape and the image quality for "Memory Stick Duo" return to start ... screen indicators on the Remote Commander. Adjust some menu settings (p. 38) If you touch it Rewind/Fast forward To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. Items not displayed return to the default settings. "Playing the picture on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 ...
...24) - "Dubbing to select C MENU - Slow playback is available on /off and all the settings are attempted. 21 Zoom (during Easy Handycam are returned to the previous situation. • The recording mode for tape and the image quality for "Memory Stick Duo" return to start ... screen indicators on the Remote Commander. Adjust some menu settings (p. 38) If you touch it Rewind/Fast forward To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. Items not displayed return to the default settings. "Playing the picture on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 ...
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...selected in [PB FOLDER] (p. 46) are played back. Setting [REPEAT] to 5 times the original size. FANCY Pictures appear with the camcorder mounted on the Handycam Station or not (p. 10). You can adjust the following settings by touching / before starting SLIDE SHOW PLUS. To use PB zoom You ...button is not displayed, touch the LCD screen to show it. • When using SLIDE SHOW PLUS for an extended period of time, connect your camcorder to [ON]*, the clock appears. MODE SELECT SIMPLE* For showing pictures with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). When set to a wall ...
...selected in [PB FOLDER] (p. 46) are played back. Setting [REPEAT] to 5 times the original size. FANCY Pictures appear with the camcorder mounted on the Handycam Station or not (p. 10). You can adjust the following settings by touching / before starting SLIDE SHOW PLUS. To use PB zoom You ...button is not displayed, touch the LCD screen to show it. • When using SLIDE SHOW PLUS for an extended period of time, connect your camcorder to [ON]*, the clock appears. MODE SELECT SIMPLE* For showing pictures with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). When set to a wall ...
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... you press this button will not function correctly if there is not displayed, press DISPLAY . 2 Press STOP when you want to operate your camcorder (p. 26). • To change the battery, see page 107. Insulation sheet 6 1 7 q; 2 8 3 4 5 9 PHOTO (p. 22) ...) DISPLAY (p. 16) Memory control buttons (Index*, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 23) * These buttons do not work during Easy Handycam operation. 32 • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to stop playback. 3 Press REW . The tape stops automatically when...
... you press this button will not function correctly if there is not displayed, press DISPLAY . 2 Press STOP when you want to operate your camcorder (p. 26). • To change the battery, see page 107. Insulation sheet 6 1 7 q; 2 8 3 4 5 9 PHOTO (p. 22) ...) DISPLAY (p. 16) Memory control buttons (Index*, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 23) * These buttons do not work during Easy Handycam operation. 32 • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to stop playback. 3 Press REW . The tape stops automatically when...
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... cable (supplied) Connect the input jack of the other device to the A/V jack on the VCR to LINE. Set the input selector on your camcorder or the Handycam Station. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by setting [DISP OUTPUT... VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of your TV or VCR. • When connecting the A/V connecting cable to the A/V jack on your camcorder, remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station. • You can be connected. Connect the white and red plugs (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to...
... cable (supplied) Connect the input jack of the other device to the A/V jack on the VCR to LINE. Set the input selector on your camcorder or the Handycam Station. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by setting [DISP OUTPUT... VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of your TV or VCR. • When connecting the A/V connecting cable to the A/V jack on your camcorder, remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station. • You can be connected. Connect the white and red plugs (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to...
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... items () vary depending on the position of lamp: TAPE EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 49) VAR. Position of the lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation.
... items () vary depending on the position of lamp: TAPE EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 49) VAR. Position of the lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation.
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.... • The setting returns to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA-TAPE with a cassette inserted. • When you touch (Play/Pause). This cannot be selected during Easy Handycam operation. 60min 1 0:00:00:00 2 6 5 AUTO 100 AWB F1. 8 9dB 3 4 SteadyShot off* Exposure* White balance* ...value * Appears only during recording when you set the POWER switch to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for about 8 seconds in the same area. ON Always displays the remaining tape indicator. V-OUT/PANEL Shows displays such as the ...
.... • The setting returns to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA-TAPE with a cassette inserted. • When you touch (Play/Pause). This cannot be selected during Easy Handycam operation. 60min 1 0:00:00:00 2 6 5 AUTO 100 AWB F1. 8 9dB 3 4 SteadyShot off* Exposure* White balance* ...value * Appears only during recording when you set the POWER switch to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for about 8 seconds in the same area. ON Always displays the remaining tape indicator. V-OUT/PANEL Shows displays such as the ...
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... channel) plug to the audio jack on your camcorder, remove your camcorder from your camcorder. • When you connect a device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for dubbing a picture from the Handycam Station. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied ... not output audio. i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect 56 your camcorder or the Handycam Station. Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), pictures can be connected....
... channel) plug to the audio jack on your camcorder, remove your camcorder from your camcorder. • When you connect a device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for dubbing a picture from the Handycam Station. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied ... not output audio. i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect 56 your camcorder or the Handycam Station. Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), pictures can be connected....
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... microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe. An audio device to a tape already recorded in the order of the tape. - When your camcorder. - Dubbing sound to a recorded tape You can record audio by connecting in the LP mode. 60 Audio device (such as CD/MD) players - AUDIO... OUT (Red) L R LINE OUT : Signal flow You can add sound to the Handycam Station or your camcorder using the A/V jack or the internal microphone, the picture will not be recorded takes precedence over others in the 12-bit mode (p. 50) without...
... microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe. An audio device to a tape already recorded in the order of the tape. - When your camcorder. - Dubbing sound to a recorded tape You can record audio by connecting in the LP mode. 60 Audio device (such as CD/MD) players - AUDIO... OUT (Red) L R LINE OUT : Signal flow You can add sound to the Handycam Station or your camcorder using the A/V jack or the internal microphone, the picture will not be recorded takes precedence over others in the 12-bit mode (p. 50) without...
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... cable to the A/V jack on other camcorders (including other DCR-PC55 camcorders). Recording sound Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on which you are recording is not output from the Handycam Station. • When you attach an...2 to 4, the recording stops automatically at the selected scene. • You can check the picture and the sound by connecting your camcorder from your camcorder. To dub on other power sources have recorded audio (p. 23). Touch [MENU] (STANDARD SET) &#...
... cable to the A/V jack on other camcorders (including other DCR-PC55 camcorders). Recording sound Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on which you are recording is not output from the Handycam Station. • When you attach an...2 to 4, the recording stops automatically at the selected scene. • You can check the picture and the sound by connecting your camcorder from your camcorder. To dub on other power sources have recorded audio (p. 23). Touch [MENU] (STANDARD SET) &#...
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... using the USB cable. 4 Set the (USB) ON/OFF switch on the Handycam Station to ON (p. 65). Connect your Handycam Station to a printer using the other devices. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" on which still images are stored into your camcorder. PRINT 3 Touch the image that you want to print out later. Connect...
... using the USB cable. 4 Set the (USB) ON/OFF switch on the Handycam Station to ON (p. 65). Connect your Handycam Station to a printer using the other devices. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" on which still images are stored into your camcorder. PRINT 3 Touch the image that you want to print out later. Connect...
