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... ion battery. You will soon be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to operate this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. You can capture life's precious moments...15 of the FCC Rules. Your Digital Handycam is for years to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC9 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the...2 For the Customers in the U.S.A. Congratulations on your Digital Handycam, you may cause undesired operation. "Memory Stick" This device complies with advanced features, but at the same time ...
... ion battery. You will soon be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to operate this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. You can capture life's precious moments...15 of the FCC Rules. Your Digital Handycam is for years to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC9 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in the...2 For the Customers in the U.S.A. Congratulations on your Digital Handycam, you may cause undesired operation. "Memory Stick" This device complies with advanced features, but at the same time ...
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... by one or more of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: - "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
... by one or more of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: - "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
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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 and your computer (p. 88) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick... 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...
...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 and your computer (p. 88) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick... 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...
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...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 Stick" (1) (p. 112) 7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 40) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 22) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 148) q; Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make... 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
...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 Stick" (1) (p. 112) 7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 40) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 22) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 148) q; Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make... 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
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... a "Memory Stick" - Title search 69 Searching a recording by frame recording - Signal convert function .. 88 Recording video or TV programs 89 Inserting a scene from a tape - MPEG movie recording .... 129 Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture 131 Superimposing a still image in the dark - Date search 70 Searching for a photo - Digital program editing 77 Using with digital effects ... 66 Enlarging images recorded on "Memory Stick...
... a "Memory Stick" - Title search 69 Searching a recording by frame recording - Signal convert function .. 88 Recording video or TV programs 89 Inserting a scene from a tape - MPEG movie recording .... 129 Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture 131 Superimposing a still image in the dark - Date search 70 Searching for a photo - Digital program editing 77 Using with digital effects ... 66 Enlarging images recorded on "Memory Stick...
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... 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 -
... 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 -
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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 the data code of your camcorder operates on the time indicator The internal clock of the tape and the "Memory Stick". Note on a 12-hour cycle. - 12:00 AM stands for midnight. - 12:00 PM stands for noon. 18
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 the data code of your camcorder operates on the time indicator The internal clock of the tape and the "Memory Stick". Note on a 12-hour cycle. - 12:00 AM stands for midnight. - 12:00 PM stands for noon. 18
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...). 31 The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VCR. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. Note The self-timer recording mode is in the standby mode. When the POWER switch is finished. - START/STOP 1 FN START/STOP To stop the count down from ...operation. (1) In the standby mode, press FN and select PAGE3 (p. 20). (2) Press SELFTIMER. The (self-timer) indicator appears on "Memory Stick"s with a beep sound. You can also record still images on the screen. (3) Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down Press START/STOP. In the last 2 seconds of ...
...). 31 The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VCR. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. Note The self-timer recording mode is in the standby mode. When the POWER switch is finished. - START/STOP 1 FN START/STOP To stop the count down from ...operation. (1) In the standby mode, press FN and select PAGE3 (p. 20). (2) Press SELFTIMER. The (self-timer) indicator appears on "Memory Stick"s with a beep sound. You can also record still images on the screen. (3) Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down Press START/STOP. In the last 2 seconds of ...
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...recording function during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on other equipment, the image may fluctuate. •The tape photo recording function does not work during those 7 seconds is then recorded for about 7 seconds and your camcorder. Recording does not start yet. The image may fluctuate. This mode is displayed on "Memory Stick"s. 41 You can record...lightly. Digital effect If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording function When you want to the standby mode. To use the tape photo recording function using a video printer ...
...recording function during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on other equipment, the image may fluctuate. •The tape photo recording function does not work during those 7 seconds is then recorded for about 7 seconds and your camcorder. Recording does not start yet. The image may fluctuate. This mode is displayed on "Memory Stick"s. 41 You can record...lightly. Digital effect If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording function When you want to the standby mode. To use the tape photo recording function using a video printer ...
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... function •The following modes do not work in the low lux mode: - Sports lesson - Sports lesson 54 Exposure - Digital effect - To record images on a "Memory Stick" using the MEMORY MIX function. •While shooting in MEMORY mode, the following functions do not work in the following functions while using the PROGRAM AE function. - You can...
... function •The following modes do not work in the low lux mode: - Sports lesson - Sports lesson 54 Exposure - Digital effect - To record images on a "Memory Stick" using the MEMORY MIX function. •While shooting in MEMORY mode, the following functions do not work in the following functions while using the PROGRAM AE function. - You can...
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... automatically canceled. 65 Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function. •You cannot record images on a tape on a VCR using your camcorder when you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 126, 131), or on your camcorder as a player. Advanced Playback Operations - Playing back a tape with picture effects During...
... automatically canceled. 65 Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function. •You cannot record images on a tape on a VCR using your camcorder when you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 126, 131), or on your camcorder as a player. Advanced Playback Operations - Playing back a tape with picture effects During...
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... EFFT DIG EFFT OFF OK STILL FLASH LUMI. However, you can process a scene using the digital effect function. •You cannot record images on a tape on a VCR using the digital effect function. mode, the picture where you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 126, 131), or on your camcorder as a still image. (4) Press -/+ to select a desired...
... EFFT DIG EFFT OFF OK STILL FLASH LUMI. However, you can process a scene using the digital effect function. •You cannot record images on a tape on a VCR using the digital effect function. mode, the picture where you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 126, 131), or on your camcorder as a still image. (4) Press -/+ to select a desired...
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... VCR using your camcorder as a player. The area you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 126, 131), or on tapes - However, you pressed...enlarged image cannot be displayed at twice the size. Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder when you operate the following functions: ...the image using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder. •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder can enlarge playback images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (p. 153). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press FN...
... VCR using your camcorder as a player. The area you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 126, 131), or on tapes - However, you pressed...enlarged image cannot be displayed at twice the size. Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder when you operate the following functions: ...the image using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder. •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder can enlarge playback images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (p. 153). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press FN...
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...with the DV jack The recorded picture becomes rough. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory or letters on the VCR. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for more information about...digital editing: - Picture effect - DV DV DV IN (optional) : Signal flow When you play back the picture using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) See page 172 for high-quality editing. And when you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the "Memory Stick...
...with the DV jack The recorded picture becomes rough. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory or letters on the VCR. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for more information about...digital editing: - Picture effect - DV DV DV IN (optional) : Signal flow When you play back the picture using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) See page 172 for high-quality editing. And when you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the "Memory Stick...
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... MULTI SCRN z FINE STANDARD Not to MEMORY or VCR • for 5 seconds after inserting a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR mode • when the capacity of the "Memory Stick" is displayed. 108 POWER switch MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY If you select QUALITY The number of images you can record matched to that image quality is...
... MULTI SCRN z FINE STANDARD Not to MEMORY or VCR • for 5 seconds after inserting a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR mode • when the capacity of the "Memory Stick" is displayed. 108 POWER switch MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY If you select QUALITY The number of images you can record matched to that image quality is...
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... menu settings Icon/item SLIDE SHOW Mode -- ERASE ALL -- To format an inserted "Memory Stick." 1. After "EXECUTE" appears, press EXEC. Meaning To play back images in cassette memory (p. 104) POWER switch MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY VCR VCR CAMERA VCR VCR VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA Notes on the "Memory Stick" is finished. Select FORMAT with your camcorder is not required. •Do not...
... menu settings Icon/item SLIDE SHOW Mode -- ERASE ALL -- To format an inserted "Memory Stick." 1. After "EXECUTE" appears, press EXEC. Meaning To play back images in cassette memory (p. 104) POWER switch MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY VCR VCR CAMERA VCR VCR VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA Notes on the "Memory Stick" is finished. Select FORMAT with your camcorder is not required. •Do not...
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... cases: - Using a "Memory Stick" - DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of the write protect tab may be damaged in MPEG format (extension .mpg). Using a "Memory Stick" Terminal Write-protect tab Labeling position 112 • You cannot record or erase images when the... write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is flashing. - If you use or keep "Memory Stick"s in the sun or under the scorching sun. ...
... cases: - Using a "Memory Stick" - DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of the write protect tab may be damaged in MPEG format (extension .mpg). Using a "Memory Stick" Terminal Write-protect tab Labeling position 112 • You cannot record or erase images when the... write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is flashing. - If you use or keep "Memory Stick"s in the sun or under the scorching sun. ...
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Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on the "Memory Stick". However, formatting erases all information on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not ... your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this manual. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are not...
Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on the "Memory Stick". However, formatting erases all information on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not ... your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this manual. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are not...
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... battery pack. If " MEMORYSTICK ERROR" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick". If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick". 114 introduction Inserting a "Memory Stick" Insert a "Memory Stick" in the direction of the arrow. Access lamp "Memory Stick" slot Ejecting a "Memory Stick" Slide MEMORY EJECT in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with the v mark facing...
... battery pack. If " MEMORYSTICK ERROR" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick". If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick". 114 introduction Inserting a "Memory Stick" Insert a "Memory Stick" in the direction of the arrow. Access lamp "Memory Stick" slot Ejecting a "Memory Stick" Slide MEMORY EJECT in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with the v mark facing...
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...appear on the LCD screen. SURE PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT LCD PLAY INDEX MEM BRT MIX PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT 2 In the memory camera mode In the memory playback mode (still image) SELF PLAY INDEX VOL TIMER PLAY INDEX FN - + CAM INDEX FN 115 Refer to open the ... appear on the LCD screen. (5) Press PAGE3 to go to PAGE2. "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - Press the LCD panel directly to operate each function. 3~6 FN VCR 1 POWER LOCK LOCK MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) In the memory camera mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT MENU PLAY SPOT METER INDEX EXPO- You can ...
...appear on the LCD screen. SURE PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT LCD PLAY INDEX MEM BRT MIX PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT 2 In the memory camera mode In the memory playback mode (still image) SELF PLAY INDEX VOL TIMER PLAY INDEX FN - + CAM INDEX FN 115 Refer to open the ... appear on the LCD screen. (5) Press PAGE3 to go to PAGE2. "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - Press the LCD panel directly to operate each function. 3~6 FN VCR 1 POWER LOCK LOCK MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) In the memory camera mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT MENU PLAY SPOT METER INDEX EXPO- You can ...