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... FCC related matters only. You will soon be producing home video that any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Welcome! Regulatory Information This symbol is subject to persons....enclosure that may cause undesired operation. With your purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC9 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Congratulations on your Digital Handycam, you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). Operation is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. For ...
... FCC related matters only. You will soon be producing home video that any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Welcome! Regulatory Information This symbol is subject to persons....enclosure that may cause undesired operation. With your purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC9 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Congratulations on your Digital Handycam, you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). Operation is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. For ...
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Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; 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...
Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; 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...
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...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 - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 32 Playback - Title search 69 Searching a recording by frame recording - Signal convert function .. 88 Recording video...Start Guide 8 Getting started Using this manual 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ........ 12 Installing the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Connecting to a wall outlet 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time 17 Step 3 ...
...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 - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 32 Playback - Title search 69 Searching a recording by frame recording - Signal convert function .. 88 Recording video...Start Guide 8 Getting started Using this manual 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ........ 12 Installing the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Connecting to a wall outlet 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time 17 Step 3 ...
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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 - MPEG movie playback 145 Viewing images using your camcorder abroad 174 Maintenance information and precautions 175...
... 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 - MPEG movie playback 145 Viewing images using your camcorder abroad 174 Maintenance information and precautions 175...
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... window facing out. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide 8 Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Inserting a cassette (p. 19) 1 Slide OPEN/ ZEJECT in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing the Holding...
... window facing out. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide 8 Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Inserting a cassette (p. 19) 1 Slide OPEN/ ZEJECT in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing the Holding...
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... the backside of the touch panel to start playback. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, the battery pack or the jack cover. 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 Quick Start Guide Monitoring the playback picture on...
... the backside of the touch panel to start playback. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, the battery pack or the jack cover. 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 Quick Start Guide Monitoring the playback picture on...
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... 1, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 1 2 2 1 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed. 12 Note on the battery terminal cover To protect the 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...
... 1, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 1 2 2 1 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed. 12 Note on the battery terminal cover To protect the 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...
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... as possible to OFF (CHARGE). 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 coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of "InfoLITHIUM.... (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Note Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power...
... as possible to OFF (CHARGE). 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 coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of "InfoLITHIUM.... (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Note Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power...
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...FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on /off. The battery life will be shorter. The actual battery life may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. 14 Step 1 Preparing... 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...
...FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on /off. The battery life will be shorter. The actual battery life may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. 14 Step 1 Preparing... 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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... indicator is "InfoLITHIUM"? Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with compatible electronic equipment. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 15 "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply If the power...
... indicator is "InfoLITHIUM"? Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with compatible electronic equipment. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 15 "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply If the power...
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... the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2,3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is not plugged into a wall outlet. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet...
... the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2,3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is not plugged into a wall outlet. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet...
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... date and time settings may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you use your camcorder will be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder for the first time. The clock starts to display the menu. (4) Select... date and time settings when 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 ...
... date and time settings may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you use your camcorder will be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder for the first time. The clock starts to display the menu. (4) Select... date and time settings when 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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... out. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette to expose the red mark. 19 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...
... out. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette to expose the red mark. 19 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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...Set the POWER switch to PAGE3. The display returns to operate each function. 5,6 In CAMERA mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT MENU FADER DIG EFFT SPOT METER END EXPO- In CAMERA or VCR mode (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for each function. Operation buttons appear on the... LCD screen. (5) Press PAGE2 to go to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode) or VCR (in the playback mode) ...
...Set the POWER switch to PAGE3. The display returns to operate each function. 5,6 In CAMERA mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT MENU FADER DIG EFFT SPOT METER END EXPO- In CAMERA or VCR mode (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for each function. Operation buttons appear on the... LCD screen. (5) Press PAGE2 to go to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode) or VCR (in the playback mode) ...
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.../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 the previous position. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack. 22 Your camcorder is set the Holding...
.../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 the previous position. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack. 22 Your camcorder is set the Holding...
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... on your camcorder does not turn off automatically while the cassette is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the LCD screen The battery time is not inserted. Basics Recording a picture Notes •Fasten the grip strap firmly. •Do not touch the built-in the SP mode. Note on ... time code may not be set to CAMERA again. To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you record in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on one tape or you recorded and the next scene is to save battery power and to MEMORY accidentally. When you...
... on your camcorder does not turn off automatically while the cassette is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the LCD screen The battery time is not inserted. Basics Recording a picture Notes •Fasten the grip strap firmly. •Do not touch the built-in the SP mode. Note on ... time code may not be set to CAMERA again. To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you record in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on one tape or you recorded and the next scene is to save battery power and to MEMORY accidentally. When you...
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... LCD screen is a mirror-image. Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen The recorded picture will be affected. 25 LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the LCD screen using the battery pack (p. 105). When you adjust the LCD screen backlight or brightness of the ...LCD screen (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN and select PAGE2. The screen to PAGE1/PAGE2. Basics Recording a picture Picture in the viewfinder. In VCR ...
... LCD screen is a mirror-image. Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen The recorded picture will be affected. 25 LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the LCD screen using the battery pack (p. 105). When you adjust the LCD screen backlight or brightness of the ...LCD screen (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FN and select PAGE2. The screen to PAGE1/PAGE2. Basics Recording a picture Picture in the viewfinder. In VCR ...
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... B.L. in CAMERA or MEMORY mode (p. 63). Pull out the viewfinder and move it back to your camcorder body with the viewfinder. Viewfinder backlight You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 105). Recording a picture ...Adjusting the viewfinder If you adjust the viewfinder backlight The recorded picture will not be affected. 26 Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that...
... B.L. in CAMERA or MEMORY mode (p. 63). Pull out the viewfinder and move it back to your camcorder body with the viewfinder. Viewfinder backlight You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 105). Recording a picture ...Adjusting the viewfinder If you adjust the viewfinder backlight The recorded picture will not be affected. 26 Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that...
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..., "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 data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the tape. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min REC...
..., "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 data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the tape. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min REC...
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...the tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. - Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. Playback - When you are playing back. When you have recorded. Data code When you connect your camcorder's information when you close the... LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to the TV, the data code also appears...
...the tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. - Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. Playback - When you are playing back. When you have recorded. Data code When you connect your camcorder's information when you close the... LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to the TV, the data code also appears...