Operating Instructions
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Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-PC9 Model No. Model No. AC- 3-068-331-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. TM SERIES DCR-PC9 ©2001 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-PC9 Model No. Model No. AC- 3-068-331-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. TM SERIES DCR-PC9 ©2001 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Operating Instructions
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... maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to the ...subject to operate this device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Welcome! You will soon be prohibited. LITHIUM ION...interference that may be producing home video that may call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only). For the Sony Service Center nearest you may be ...Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is intended to alert the user to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC9 Responsible Party:Sony...
... maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to the ...subject to operate this device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Welcome! You will soon be prohibited. LITHIUM ION...interference that may be producing home video that may call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only). For the Sony Service Center nearest you may be ...Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is intended to alert the user to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC9 Responsible Party:Sony...
Operating Instructions
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... images on your computer • Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 88) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (p. 147) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 29) • NightShot...• Fader (p. 45) • Picture effect (p. 48) • Digital effect (p. 49) • Digital program editing (p. 77) • Title (p. 98, 101) • MEMORY MIX (p. 135) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • Manual focus (p. 59) • Sports lesson mode (p. 52) • Landscape...
... images on your computer • Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 88) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (p. 147) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 29) • NightShot...• Fader (p. 45) • Picture effect (p. 48) • Digital effect (p. 49) • Digital program editing (p. 77) • Title (p. 98, 101) • MEMORY MIX (p. 135) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • Manual focus (p. 59) • Sports lesson mode (p. 52) • Landscape...
Operating Instructions
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...the dark - Flexible Spot Meter 58 Focusing manually 59 Interval recording 60 Frame by date - Date search 70 Searching for a photo - Signal convert function .. 88 Recording video or TV programs 89 Inserting a scene from a tape - Digital effect ........ 49 Using the PROGRAM AE ...function .......... 52 Adjusting the white balance manually ... 55 Adjusting the exposure manually 57 Using the spot light-metering mode -...
...the dark - Flexible Spot Meter 58 Focusing manually 59 Interval recording 60 Frame by date - Date search 70 Searching for a photo - Signal convert function .. 88 Recording video or TV programs 89 Inserting a scene from a tape - Digital effect ........ 49 Using the PROGRAM AE ...function .......... 52 Adjusting the white balance manually ... 55 Adjusting the exposure manually 57 Using the spot light-metering mode -...
Operating Instructions
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... mark in capital letters. Note on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are : - Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Using this manual, buttons and settings on the DV format. End search (p. 32) - Superimposing a title (p. 98) - - Getting started - Set the POWER switch to...(p. 69) - Tapes with cassette memory are shown in the introduction of the copyright laws. 10 To view your camcorder are marked by (Cassette Memory). Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to CAMERA.
... mark in capital letters. Note on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are : - Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Using this manual, buttons and settings on the DV format. End search (p. 32) - Superimposing a title (p. 98) - - Getting started - Set the POWER switch to...(p. 69) - Tapes with cassette memory are shown in the introduction of the copyright laws. 10 To view your camcorder are marked by (Cassette Memory). Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to CAMERA.
Operating Instructions
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... normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on...
... normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on...
Operating Instructions
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... in the EXPOSURE mode or SPOT METER. Shooting in a dark place. Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you press MANUAL in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. For... example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you shoot a ...
... in the EXPOSURE mode or SPOT METER. Shooting in a dark place. Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you press MANUAL in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. For... example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you shoot a ...
Operating Instructions
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... The picture will be slow down. This may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is...to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. The maximum...will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. •Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using the NightShot function...SUPER NIGHTSHOT. PROGRAM AE - Recording a picture Using Super NightShot The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter ...
... The picture will be slow down. This may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is...to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. The maximum...will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. •Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using the NightShot function...SUPER NIGHTSHOT. PROGRAM AE - Recording a picture Using Super NightShot The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter ...
Operating Instructions
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MOSAIC [d] : The picture is mosaic. [a] [b] [c] [d] (1) In CAMERA mode, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU, then select P ...When you set the POWER switch to select a desired picture effect mode (p. 105). 1 FN 2 MANUAL SET STBY EXIT PROGRAM AE P EFFECT OFF WHT BAL NEG. ART AUTO SHTR SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE PASTEL MOSAIC EXEC RET....the picture is sepia. NEG. While using the picture effect function You cannot select the old movie mode with the digital effect function. B&W : The picture is clearer, and the picture looks like those in the menu settings. Using ...
MOSAIC [d] : The picture is mosaic. [a] [b] [c] [d] (1) In CAMERA mode, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU, then select P ...When you set the POWER switch to select a desired picture effect mode (p. 105). 1 FN 2 MANUAL SET STBY EXIT PROGRAM AE P EFFECT OFF WHT BAL NEG. ART AUTO SHTR SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE PASTEL MOSAIC EXEC RET....the picture is sepia. NEG. While using the picture effect function You cannot select the old movie mode with the digital effect function. B&W : The picture is clearer, and the picture looks like those in the menu settings. Using ...
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PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) The digital effect will be effective. Wide mode - When recording in the old movie mode: - Focus manually using a tripod. Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 51 Picture effect - Fader - Low lux ...
PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) The digital effect will be effective. Wide mode - When recording in the old movie mode: - Focus manually using a tripod. Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 51 Picture effect - Fader - Low lux ...
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... to select a desired PROGRAM AE mode (p. 105). 1 FN 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE LOW LUX EXEC RET. Sports lesson - Slow shutter - Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press...
... to select a desired PROGRAM AE mode (p. 105). 1 FN 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE LOW LUX EXEC RET. Sports lesson - Slow shutter - Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press...
Operating Instructions
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...makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. HOLD : Recording a single-colored subject or background (OUTDOOR) : •Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks ... white balance or hold mode. To return to AUTO in the n indoor mode. If the picture is automatically adjusted. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to select a desired white balance mode (p. 105). To return to the automatic white balance mode Set...
...makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. HOLD : Recording a single-colored subject or background (OUTDOOR) : •Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks ... white balance or hold mode. To return to AUTO in the n indoor mode. If the picture is automatically adjusted. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to select a desired white balance mode (p. 105). To return to the automatic white balance mode Set...
Operating Instructions
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You detach the battery for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to HOLD after few seconds when: - You change the PROGRAM AE mode. - Adjusting the white balance manually In the automatic white balance mode Point your camcorder at the white subject for replacement. - In the hold white balance mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to get better adjustment when: - You bring your comcorder from the interior of a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. You bring your comcorder from the interior of a house, or vice versa. 56
You detach the battery for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to HOLD after few seconds when: - You change the PROGRAM AE mode. - Adjusting the white balance manually In the automatic white balance mode Point your camcorder at the white subject for replacement. - In the hold white balance mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to get better adjustment when: - You bring your comcorder from the interior of a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. You bring your comcorder from the interior of a house, or vice versa. 56
Operating Instructions
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... exposure mode: - Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - To record dark pictures (e.g. If you change the PROGRAM AE mode. - night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to PAGE1. EXPOSURE + - + Advanced Recording Operations To return to PAGE1. 1 FN... 2,3 EXPO- The screen to adjust the exposure appears. (3) Press MANUAL, then adjust the exposure using -/+. - : to dim +...
... exposure mode: - Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - To record dark pictures (e.g. If you change the PROGRAM AE mode. - night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to PAGE1. EXPOSURE + - + Advanced Recording Operations To return to PAGE1. 1 FN... 2,3 EXPO- The screen to adjust the exposure appears. (3) Press MANUAL, then adjust the exposure using -/+. - : to dim +...
Operating Instructions
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...- Note When the Flexible Spot Meter mode is backlit. - If you selected is adjusted. (4) Press OK to return to ON. 58 If you want to MANUAL. When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a subject that is automatically set to focus on the LCD screen. The... SPOT METER screen appears. (3) Press the desired area in the frame on stage and lighted by a spotlight. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to the automatic exposure mode: - To return to the automatic exposure mode Press AUTO to return to FN Press EXIT...
...- Note When the Flexible Spot Meter mode is backlit. - If you selected is adjusted. (4) Press OK to return to ON. 58 If you want to MANUAL. When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a subject that is automatically set to focus on the LCD screen. The... SPOT METER screen appears. (3) Press the desired area in the frame on stage and lighted by a spotlight. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to the automatic exposure mode: - To return to the automatic exposure mode Press AUTO to return to FN Press EXIT...
Operating Instructions
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... you press FOCUS down firmly, the lens focuses on . 59 subjects through glass coated with backgrounds such as follows: when recording a distant subject. To record distant subjects When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to shoot a distant object. The 9...close to turn off 9, or indicator. when the subject is not effective when shooting - Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. When you are trying to a subject in the background •Shooting a ...
... you press FOCUS down firmly, the lens focuses on . 59 subjects through glass coated with backgrounds such as follows: when recording a distant subject. To record distant subjects When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to shoot a distant object. The 9...close to turn off 9, or indicator. when the subject is not effective when shooting - Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. When you are trying to a subject in the background •Shooting a ...
Operating Instructions
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...i.LINK jack (DV jack) to the instruction manual of computer and the software. Depending on the analog video unit. Using with an S video cable (optional) instead of the A/ V ...your computer and the software which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder when the video includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system...video unit connected to your computer which can exchange video signals. •Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video...
...i.LINK jack (DV jack) to the instruction manual of computer and the software. Depending on the analog video unit. Using with an S video cable (optional) instead of the A/ V ...your computer and the software which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder when the video includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system...video unit connected to your computer which can exchange video signals. •Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video...
Operating Instructions
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... EXEC RET. Customizing Your Camcorder - MEMORY MANUAL SET EXIT PROGRAM AE WHT BAL r R EXEC RET. The default settings can be partially changed. For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 106). 2 MENU CAMERA MANUAL SET EXIT PROGRAM AE P EFFECT WHT BAL ...AUTO SHTR VCR MANUAL SET EXIT P EFFECT r R EXEC RET. Customizing Your Camcorder - OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC ...
... EXEC RET. Customizing Your Camcorder - MEMORY MANUAL SET EXIT PROGRAM AE WHT BAL r R EXEC RET. The default settings can be partially changed. For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 106). 2 MENU CAMERA MANUAL SET EXIT PROGRAM AE P EFFECT WHT BAL ...AUTO SHTR VCR MANUAL SET EXIT P EFFECT r R EXEC RET. Customizing Your Camcorder - OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC ...
Operating Instructions
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...). Icon/item Mode PROGRAM AE -- Up to 10× zoom is performed digitally (p. 27). - To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 44) To compensate for camera-shake. 106 Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode...
...). Icon/item Mode PROGRAM AE -- Up to 10× zoom is performed digitally (p. 27). - To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 44) To compensate for camera-shake. 106 Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode...
Operating Instructions
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...files recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform to this camcorder (p. 109). On your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File...Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. •Real Player is used with this manual. However, formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick". "Memory Stick" Operations 113 Furthermore, "..." - "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are either a registered trademark or treademark of their respective companies.
...files recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform to this camcorder (p. 109). On your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File...Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. •Real Player is used with this manual. However, formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick". "Memory Stick" Operations 113 Furthermore, "..." - "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are either a registered trademark or treademark of their respective companies.