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...SONY Model No.: DCR-PC9 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. Regulatory Information This symbol is for years to operate this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Welcome! Your Digital Handycam is very easy to rain or moisture. "Memory... producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that you can enjoy for the FCC related matters only. With your nearest Sony Service Center or...
...SONY Model No.: DCR-PC9 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. Regulatory Information This symbol is for years to operate this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Welcome! Your Digital Handycam is very easy to rain or moisture. "Memory... producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that you can enjoy for the FCC related matters only. With your nearest Sony Service Center or...
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...is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is connected. - Reorient or relocate ...the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: - Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits ...
...is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is connected. - Reorient or relocate ...the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: - Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits ...
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... Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s (p. 122) • Recording moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s (p. 129) • Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick"s (p. 142) • Viewing a moving picture on "Memory Stick"s (p. 145) Capturing images on your computer • Using with an analog video unit... (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...
... Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s (p. 122) • Recording moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s (p. 129) • Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick"s (p. 142) • Viewing a moving picture on "Memory Stick"s (p. 145) Capturing images on your computer • Using with an analog video unit... (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...
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Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12) qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 176) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 5 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.... 188) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), the power cord (1) (p. 13) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 188) 5 USB cable (1) (p. 148) 6 "Memory...
Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12) qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 176) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 5 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.... 188) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), the power cord (1) (p. 13) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 188) 5 USB cable (1) (p. 148) 6 "Memory...
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... - Signal convert function .. 88 Recording video or TV programs 89 Inserting a scene from a tape - BACK LIGHT 29 Shooting in a "Memory Stick" on tapes - Tape Photo recording 41 Using the wide mode 44 Using the fader function 45 Using special effects - Digital program editing 77 Using with digital effects ... 66 Enlarging images recorded on a moving picture 131 Superimposing...
... - Signal convert function .. 88 Recording video or TV programs 89 Inserting a scene from a tape - BACK LIGHT 29 Shooting in a "Memory Stick" on tapes - Tape Photo recording 41 Using the wide mode 44 Using the fader function 45 Using special effects - Digital program editing 77 Using with digital effects ... 66 Enlarging images recorded on a moving picture 131 Superimposing...
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... ......... 167 Additional Information Usable cassettes 169 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 171 About i.LINK 172 Using your computer .. 147 Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - Memory photo playback 142 Viewing a moving picture - PRINT MARK .. 159 Troubleshooting Types of contents Viewing a still image - Image protection 155 Deleting images...abroad 174 Maintenance information and precautions 175 Specifications 181 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .......... 183 Index 190 7 Memory PB ZOOM 153 Playing back images in a continuous loop -
... ......... 167 Additional Information Usable cassettes 169 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 171 About i.LINK 172 Using your computer .. 147 Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - Memory photo playback 142 Viewing a moving picture - PRINT MARK .. 159 Troubleshooting Types of contents Viewing a still image - Image protection 155 Deleting images...abroad 174 Maintenance information and precautions 175 Specifications 181 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .......... 183 Index 190 7 Memory PB ZOOM 153 Playing back images in a continuous loop -
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... pressing the small green button. Your camcorder starts recording. MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 Press START/STOP. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) VCR 3 Set the POWER switch to off...
... pressing the small green button. Your camcorder starts recording. MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 Press START/STOP. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) VCR 3 Set the POWER switch to off...
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... see this manual, buttons and settings on your recordings on a TV, you read through this mark in capital letters. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. 10 You can hear...cassette memory . Photo search (p. 72) The functions you can only use a tape with cassette memory. Note on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are marked by (Cassette Memory).... Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Using this manual As you need an NTSC system-based TV. Tapes with cassette memory are : - Set the POWER ...
... see this manual, buttons and settings on your recordings on a TV, you read through this mark in capital letters. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. 10 You can hear...cassette memory . Photo search (p. 72) The functions you can only use a tape with cassette memory. Note on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are marked by (Cassette Memory).... Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Using this manual As you need an NTSC system-based TV. Tapes with cassette memory are : - Set the POWER ...
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... CHARGE lamp flashes in the following cases: - After the charge is completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out. (full charge) 2 CHARGE lamp 14 POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from a wall outlet as soon as possible to OFF (CHARGE).
... CHARGE lamp flashes in the following cases: - After the charge is completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out. (full charge) 2 CHARGE lamp 14 POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from a wall outlet as soon as possible to OFF (CHARGE).
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... for the first time. If you set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 20). (3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Select with r/R, and press EXEC. (5) Select CLOCK SET with r/R, and press EXEC... you use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you do not use your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 177).
... for the first time. If you set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 20). (3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Select with r/R, and press EXEC. (5) Select CLOCK SET with r/R, and press EXEC... you use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you do not use your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 177).
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Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick". Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 y 2001 T t 2079 To return to FN Press EXIT. If you do not set the date and time and are recorded on a 12-hour cycle. - 12:00 AM stands for midnight. - 12:00 PM stands for noon. 18
Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick". Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 y 2001 T t 2079 To return to FN Press EXIT. If you do not set the date and time and are recorded on a 12-hour cycle. - 12:00 AM stands for midnight. - 12:00 PM stands for noon. 18
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... the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette to 16). (2) Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette...
... the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette to 16). (2) Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette...
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...Refer to relevant pages for the power supply (p. 12, 16). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode) or VCR (in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button. (4) Press FN. The display returns to FN Press EXIT. SCH... SURE 4 FN MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) VCR 3 POWER LOCK PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT TITLE LCD VOL MEM BRT MIX PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SELF TIMER 2...
...Refer to relevant pages for the power supply (p. 12, 16). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode) or VCR (in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button. (4) Press FN. The display returns to FN Press EXIT. SCH... SURE 4 FN MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) VCR 3 POWER LOCK PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT TITLE LCD VOL MEM BRT MIX PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SELF TIMER 2...
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... with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of the items changes to display the following buttons: In CAMERA mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 MENU, SPOT METER, FADER, DIG EFFT, END SCH, EXPOSURE TITLE, LCD BRT, VOL, MEM MIX SELFTIMER In VCR mode PAGE1 PAGE2...
... with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of the items changes to display the following buttons: In CAMERA mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 MENU, SPOT METER, FADER, DIG EFFT, END SCH, EXPOSURE TITLE, LCD BRT, VOL, MEM MIX SELFTIMER In VCR mode PAGE1 PAGE2...
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... insert a cassette. Hold your camcorder lights up. The REC indicator appears. - Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 5 LOCK 1 LOCK VCR Microphone MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 2 Camera recording lamp 6 3 LOCK 40min REC 0:00:01 VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Close the LCD panel and set to...
... insert a cassette. Hold your camcorder lights up. The REC indicator appears. - Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 5 LOCK 1 LOCK VCR Microphone MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 2 Camera recording lamp 6 3 LOCK 40min REC 0:00:01 VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Close the LCD panel and set to...
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...Remote commander for 5 minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to CAMERA again. You can record 1.5 times as long as in the LP mode •The transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as a default setting. Note on...back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the menu settings (p. 105). Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the tape. The battery use a tape with cassette memory, however, you change the battery pack, set to the left, the POWER switch ...
...Remote commander for 5 minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to CAMERA again. You can record 1.5 times as long as in the LP mode •The transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as a default setting. Note on...back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the menu settings (p. 105). Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the tape. The battery use a tape with cassette memory, however, you change the battery pack, set to the left, the POWER switch ...
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... on the LCD screen. When you look at the subject in the recording mode. The subject uses this happens, we recommend that you adjust the angle of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. 24 In CAMERA or MEMORY mode. Some of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD... to 90 degrees. Pull out the viewfinder and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. The indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. 180...
... on the LCD screen. When you look at the subject in the recording mode. The subject uses this happens, we recommend that you adjust the angle of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. 24 In CAMERA or MEMORY mode. Some of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD... to 90 degrees. Pull out the viewfinder and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. The indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. 180...
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... LCD screen using the battery pack (p. 105). OPEN 1 FN 2,3 LCD BRT OK - LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the LCD screen (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN and select PAGE2. Select LCD B.L. LCD BRT + the bar indicator To return to display PAGE1 (p. 20). (2) Press LCD BRT. in the... screen. Even if you press FN The does not appear on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will not be normal when recorded. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen The...
... LCD screen using the battery pack (p. 105). OPEN 1 FN 2,3 LCD BRT OK - LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the LCD screen (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN and select PAGE2. Select LCD B.L. LCD BRT + the bar indicator To return to display PAGE1 (p. 20). (2) Press LCD BRT. in the... screen. Even if you press FN The does not appear on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will not be normal when recorded. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen The...
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You can change the brightness of the backlight. Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in CAMERA or MEMORY mode (p. 63). Pull out the viewfinder and move it back to your camcorder body with... backlight You can operate with the LCD screen facing out. in the menu settings when using the viewfinder in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you adjust the viewfinder backlight The...
You can change the brightness of the backlight. Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in CAMERA or MEMORY mode (p. 63). Pull out the viewfinder and move it back to your camcorder body with... backlight You can operate with the LCD screen facing out. in the menu settings when using the viewfinder in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you adjust the viewfinder backlight The...
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... slower zoom. When the POWER switch is set to a subject If you move the power zoom lever to OFF as a default setting (p. 105). Recording - The digital zoom function is set to the "W" side until the focus is at least about 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/8 inch) away from the lens ...(about 1/2 inch) away in the menu settings (p. 105) When you shoot close to MEMORY You cannot use zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. Notes on digital zoom •Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 10×. •The picture quality deteriorates as ...
... slower zoom. When the POWER switch is set to a subject If you move the power zoom lever to OFF as a default setting (p. 105). Recording - The digital zoom function is set to the "W" side until the focus is at least about 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/8 inch) away from the lens ...(about 1/2 inch) away in the menu settings (p. 105) When you shoot close to MEMORY You cannot use zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. Notes on digital zoom •Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 10×. •The picture quality deteriorates as ...