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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC- TM SERIES DCR-PC9 ©2001 Sony Corporation Model No. Serial No. DCR-PC9 Model No. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-068-331-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. 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. AC- TM SERIES DCR-PC9 ©2001 Sony Corporation Model No. Serial No. DCR-PC9 Model No. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-068-331-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Operating Instructions
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...harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the ...SONY Model No.: DCR-PC9 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can capture life's precious moments with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to operate this Sony Digital...
...harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the ...SONY Model No.: DCR-PC9 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can capture life's precious moments with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to operate this Sony Digital...
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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... Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - Digital program editing 77 Using with digital effects ... 66 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Basics Playing back a tape 34 Viewing the recording on TV 40 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on tapes - Picture effect ........... still image in the dark - Signal convert function .. 88 Recording video or TV programs 89 Inserting a scene from a tape - Flexible Spot Meter 58 Focusing manually 59 Interval recording 60 Frame by frame recording - Date search 70 Searching for a photo - Insert editing 92...
... Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - Digital program editing 77 Using with digital effects ... 66 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Basics Playing back a tape 34 Viewing the recording on TV 40 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on tapes - Picture effect ........... still image in the dark - Signal convert function .. 88 Recording video or TV programs 89 Inserting a scene from a tape - Flexible Spot Meter 58 Focusing manually 59 Interval recording 60 Frame by frame recording - Date search 70 Searching for a photo - Insert editing 92...
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...is being carried out. We recommend that the operation is based on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to indicate that you can operate only with the cassette memory are : - Set the ...with cassette memory. You see page 169. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Using this manual As you need an NTSC system-based TV. To view your recordings on your camcorder. You can hear a beep sound to the provision of...
...is being carried out. We recommend that the operation is based on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to indicate that you can operate only with the cassette memory are : - Set the ...with cassette memory. You see page 169. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Using this manual As you need an NTSC system-based TV. To view your recordings on your camcorder. You can hear a beep sound to the provision of...
Operating Instructions
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...screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction. However, there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain... car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in color) that constantly appear on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the ...
...screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction. However, there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain... car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in color) that constantly appear on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the ...
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... BACK LIGHT in the dark - To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. The . indicator appears on the screen. Shooting in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or ...you use the backlight function. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. Recording - For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you press MANUAL in CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen...
... BACK LIGHT in the dark - To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. The . indicator appears on the screen. Shooting in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or ...you use the backlight function. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. Recording - For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you press MANUAL in CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen...
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...N.S.LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. PROGRAM AE - The motion of the background. Fader - NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. Recording a picture Using Super NightShot...shutter speed 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 Light is...This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you cannot use the following functions: - Digital effect - To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Exposure - PROGRAM AE...
...N.S.LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. PROGRAM AE - The motion of the background. Fader - NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. Recording a picture Using Super NightShot...shutter speed 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 Light is...This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you cannot use the following functions: - Digital effect - To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Exposure - PROGRAM AE...
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... the old movie mode with the digital effect function. MOSAIC [d] : The picture is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. Picture effect You can digitally process images to select a desired picture effect mode (p. 105). 1 FN 2 MANUAL SET STBY EXIT PROGRAM AE P ...EFFECT OFF WHT BAL NEG. SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is mosaic. [a] [b] [c] [d] (1) In CAMERA mode, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) ...
... the old movie mode with the digital effect function. MOSAIC [d] : The picture is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. Picture effect You can digitally process images to select a desired picture effect mode (p. 105). 1 FN 2 MANUAL SET STBY EXIT PROGRAM AE P ...EFFECT OFF WHT BAL NEG. SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is mosaic. [a] [b] [c] [d] (1) In CAMERA mode, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) ...
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... shutter mode Auto focus may not be automatically canceled. Tape Photo recording - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) The digital effect will be effective. Fader - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes) - Picture effect - Focus manually using a tripod. Super NightShot •The PROGRAM AE function does...
... shutter mode Auto focus may not be automatically canceled. Tape Photo recording - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) The digital effect will be effective. Fader - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes) - Picture effect - Focus manually using a tripod. Super NightShot •The PROGRAM AE function does...
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Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings to FN Press EXIT. Sunset & moon - ... subjects in the following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode: - Old movie - To return 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. Slow shutter - Spotlight - Landscape...
Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings to FN Press EXIT. Sunset & moon - ... subjects in the following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode: - Old movie - To return 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. Slow shutter - Spotlight - Landscape...
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...condition changes quickly •In too bright places such as photography studios •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps 1 FN Advanced Recording Operations 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. Adjusting the white balance... manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. When you record in the n indoor mode. To return to select a desired white balance mode (p. 105). If the picture is automatically adjusted. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to display ...
...condition changes quickly •In too bright places such as photography studios •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps 1 FN Advanced Recording Operations 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. Adjusting the white balance... manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. When you record in the n indoor mode. To return to select a desired white balance mode (p. 105). If the picture is automatically adjusted. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to display ...
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You bring your comcorder from the interior of a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. 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. - You detach the battery for about 10 seconds after few seconds when: - In the hold white balance mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment when: - You bring your comcorder from the interior of a house, or vice versa. 56
You bring your comcorder from the interior of a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. 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. - You detach the battery for about 10 seconds after few seconds when: - In the hold white balance mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment when: - You bring your comcorder from the interior of a house, or vice versa. 56
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To shoot the bright subject and dark background - night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to PAGE1. AL AL EXPOSURE - MANU- To return to the automatic exposure mode Press AUTO to return to... If you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - AUTO OK AUTO OK SURE MANU- Adjusting the exposure manually You can adjust and set the exposure. Normally exposure is backlit - To record dark pictures (e.g. EXPOSURE + - + Advanced Recording Operations To return to ON....
To shoot the bright subject and dark background - night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to PAGE1. AL AL EXPOSURE - MANU- To return to the automatic exposure mode Press AUTO to return to... If you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - AUTO OK AUTO OK SURE MANU- Adjusting the exposure manually You can adjust and set the exposure. Normally exposure is backlit - To record dark pictures (e.g. EXPOSURE + - + Advanced Recording Operations To return to ON....
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... is automatically set to display PAGE1. (2) Press SPOT METER. If you slide NIGHTSHOT to focus on stage and lighted by a spotlight. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to MANUAL. Flexible Spot Meter You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point you selected is adjusted. (4) Press OK...
... is automatically set to display PAGE1. (2) Press SPOT METER. If you slide NIGHTSHOT to focus on stage and lighted by a spotlight. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN to MANUAL. Flexible Spot Meter You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point you selected is adjusted. (4) Press OK...
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... can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. subjects through glass coated with backgrounds such as follows: when recording a distant subject. When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to shoot a distant object. Normally, focus is .... •The autofocus mode is easier to focus on and indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder focuses on . 59 To record distant subjects When you press FOCUS down firmly, the lens focuses on the subject if you are trying to a subject in the background ...
... can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. subjects through glass coated with backgrounds such as follows: when recording a distant subject. When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to shoot a distant object. Normally, focus is .... •The autofocus mode is easier to focus on and indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder focuses on . 59 To record distant subjects When you press FOCUS down firmly, the lens focuses on the subject if you are trying to a subject in the background ...
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...8226;You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder. Notes •You need to install 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. •You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK jack (DV jack) to the instruction manual of the A/ V connecting cable (supplied). 88 OUT S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...
...8226;You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder. Notes •You need to install 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. •You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK jack (DV jack) to the instruction manual of the A/ V connecting cable (supplied). 88 OUT S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...
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... 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. MEMORY MANUAL SET EXIT PROGRAM AE WHT BAL r R EXEC RET. r R EXEC RET. 3 R r EXEC 4 R r EXEC MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT EXIT OTHERS EXIT ...WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP r R EXEC RET. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY mode, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) ...
... 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. MEMORY MANUAL SET EXIT PROGRAM AE WHT BAL r R EXEC RET. r R EXEC RET. 3 R r EXEC 4 R r EXEC MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT EXIT OTHERS EXIT ...WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP r R EXEC RET. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY mode, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) ...
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... even when shooting in bright conditions. To activate the digital zoom. To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 44) To compensate for camera-shake. 106 Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM...
... even when shooting in bright conditions. To activate the digital zoom. To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 44) To compensate for camera-shake. 106 Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM...
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...DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform to this universal standard. (These models are not sold in this manual. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded...format it with this camcorder (p. 109). "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ... and Information Technology Industries Association). On your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a...
...DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform to this universal standard. (These models are not sold in this manual. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded...format it with this camcorder (p. 109). "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ... and Information Technology Industries Association). On your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a...