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... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC9 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. With your unwanted lithium ion batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. You will soon be producing home video that may not...
... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC9 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. With your unwanted lithium ion batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. You will soon be producing home video that may not...
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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 Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories ...
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 Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories ...
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... 58 Focusing manually 59 Interval recording 60 Frame by title - Cut recording 62 Using the viewfinder 63 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects .. 65 Playing back a tape with an analog video unit and your own titles ...battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Connecting to a wall outlet 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time 17 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 19 Step 4 Using the touch panel 20 Recording - Digital program editing 77 Using with digital effects ... 66 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - MPEG movie recording .... 129 Recording...
... 58 Focusing manually 59 Interval recording 60 Frame by title - Cut recording 62 Using the viewfinder 63 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects .. 65 Playing back a tape with an analog video unit and your own titles ...battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Connecting to a wall outlet 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time 17 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 19 Step 4 Using the touch panel 20 Recording - Digital program editing 77 Using with digital effects ... 66 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - MPEG movie recording .... 129 Recording...
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... solutions ...... 160 Self-diagnosis display 166 Warning indicators and messages ......... 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 - SLIDE SHOW 154 Preventing accidental erasure - Memory PB ZOOM...
... solutions ...... 160 Self-diagnosis display 166 Warning indicators and messages ......... 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 - SLIDE SHOW 154 Preventing accidental erasure - Memory PB ZOOM...
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... Grip to hold your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Quick Start Guide Holding Grip This chapter introduces you to insert. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder as illustrated. Pull down completely, close the lid until it clicks.
... Grip to hold your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Quick Start Guide Holding Grip This chapter introduces you to insert. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder as illustrated. Pull down completely, close the lid until it clicks.
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...VCR 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 Press START/STOP. ...POWER LOCK 2 Press of the touch panel to start playback. POWER LOCK Quick Start Guide Monitoring the playback picture on the subject When you want to record... the date and time for a picture, set to open the LCD panel. MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) VCR ... panel to rewind the tape. 3 Press of it. Recording a picture (p. 22) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Press OPEN to...
...VCR 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 Press START/STOP. ...POWER LOCK 2 Press of the touch panel to start playback. POWER LOCK Quick Start Guide Monitoring the playback picture on the subject When you want to record... the date and time for a picture, set to open the LCD panel. MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) VCR ... panel to rewind the tape. 3 Press of it. Recording a picture (p. 22) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Press OPEN to...
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... battery terminals, install the battery terminal cover after the battery pack is removed in the direction of the arrow 2. (2) Insert the battery pack in the same way as the battery terminal cover. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend that you use the battery ...pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding BATT (battery) release lever in the direction ...
... battery terminals, install the battery terminal cover after the battery pack is removed in the direction of the arrow 2. (2) Insert the battery pack in the same way as the battery terminal cover. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend that you use the battery ...pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding BATT (battery) release lever in the direction ...
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...near a wall outlet. While charging the battery pack, the CHARGE lamp flashes in the following cases: - The battery pack 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... coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC...
...near a wall outlet. While charging the battery pack, the CHARGE lamp flashes in the following cases: - The battery pack 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... coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC...
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...NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on /off. The actual battery life may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on LCD screen 90 150 310 475...** Approximate number of the ambient temperature. Approximate minutes at 25 °C (77 °F) to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 115 60 185 100 385 210 580 315 670 365...
...NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on /off. The actual battery life may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on LCD screen 90 150 310 475...** Approximate number of the ambient temperature. Approximate minutes at 25 °C (77 °F) to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 115 60 185 100 385 210 580 315 670 365...
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... started Step 1 Preparing the power supply If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 15 Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to...
... started Step 1 Preparing the power supply If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 15 Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to...
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Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power ... DC IN jack has "source priority." Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the...
Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power ... DC IN jack has "source priority." Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the...
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... do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder for the first time. "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 177). The clock starts to display the menu. (4) Select with r/R, ... date and time settings. 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 move. 2 FN 4R r SETUP MENU CLOCK SET DEMO MODE EXEC EXIT SETUP MENU ...
... do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder for the first time. "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 177). The clock starts to display the menu. (4) Select with r/R, ... date and time settings. 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 move. 2 FN 4R r SETUP MENU CLOCK SET DEMO MODE EXEC EXIT SETUP MENU ...
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Getting started Step 3 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for the power supply (p. 12 to 16). (2) Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in the direction of the cassette to insert. ...
Getting started Step 3 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for the power supply (p. 12 to 16). (2) Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in the direction of the cassette to insert. ...
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...go to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Touch the LCD panel directly to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode) or VCR (in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button. (4) Press FN. In CAMERA or VCR mode (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for each function. SCH... SURE 4 FN MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) VCR 3 POWER LOCK PAGE1 PAGE2 ...
...go to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Touch the LCD panel directly to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode) or VCR (in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button. (4) Press FN. In CAMERA or VCR mode (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for each function. SCH... SURE 4 FN MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) VCR 3 POWER LOCK PAGE1 PAGE2 ...
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.... (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder firmly as illustrated. (4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (5) Set the POWER switch to the previous position. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack. 22 Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 12...
.... (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder firmly as illustrated. (4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (5) Set the POWER switch to the previous position. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack. 22 Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 12...
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...smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you recorded and the next scene is not inserted. When you record using the viewfinder. 23 The LOCK switch is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off your camcorder. The battery use the end search function (p. 32). ...However, check the following: - Recording - This is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the LCD screen The battery time is to save battery power and to CAMERA again. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded ...
...smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you recorded and the next scene is not inserted. When you record using the viewfinder. 23 The LOCK switch is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off your camcorder. The battery use the end search function (p. 32). ...However, check the following: - Recording - This is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the LCD screen The battery time is to save battery power and to CAMERA again. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded ...
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...Recording - Basics Recording a picture Picture in the mirror mode The picture on the Remote Commander does not work. •FN appears mirror-reversed in the viewfinder. Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen using the battery.../PAGE2. LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the LCD screen The recorded picture will be affected. 25 Even if you press FN The does not appear ...+ the bar indicator To return to display PAGE1 (p. 20). (2) Press LCD BRT. Select LCD B.L. During recording in the menu settings when using -/+. - : to dim + : to brighten (4) Press OK to return...
...Recording - Basics Recording a picture Picture in the mirror mode The picture on the Remote Commander does not work. •FN appears mirror-reversed in the viewfinder. Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen using the battery.../PAGE2. LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the LCD screen The recorded picture will be affected. 25 Even if you press FN The does not appear ...+ the bar indicator To return to display PAGE1 (p. 20). (2) Press LCD BRT. Select LCD B.L. During recording in the menu settings when using -/+. - : to dim + : to brighten (4) Press OK to return...
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Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. in the menu settings when using the viewfinder in the viewfinder come into ... to your camcorder body with the touch panel using the battery pack (p. 105). Select VF B.L. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in CAMERA or MEMORY mode (p. 63). Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you adjust the viewfinder backlight The recorded picture will not be affected. 26 You can change...
Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. in the menu settings when using the viewfinder in the viewfinder come into ... to your camcorder body with the touch panel using the battery pack (p. 105). Select VF B.L. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in CAMERA or MEMORY mode (p. 63). Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you adjust the viewfinder backlight The recorded picture will not be affected. 26 You can change...
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... the tape. Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in the menu Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min REC 0:00:01...
... the tape. Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in the menu Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min REC 0:00:01...
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...again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed. 37 The indicator may not be displayed. The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set. Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous ...playback time. In the recording mode, the various settings will not be correct, depending on...
...again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed. 37 The indicator may not be displayed. The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set. Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous ...playback time. In the recording mode, the various settings will not be correct, depending on...