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...you can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to use. You will soon be producing home video that may cause undesired operation. Regulatory ...Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. CAUTION You are cautioned that may call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is very easy to your Digital...SONY Model No.: DCR-PC9 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only). Never expose the battery...
...you can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to use. You will soon be producing home video that may cause undesired operation. Regulatory ...Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. CAUTION You are cautioned that may call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is very easy to your Digital...SONY Model No.: DCR-PC9 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only). Never expose the battery...
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... (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...
... (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...
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...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 tapes - Memory Photo recording 122 Recording... function .. 88 Recording video or TV programs 89 Inserting a scene from a tape - Date search 70 Searching for a photo - Basics Recording a picture 22 Shooting backlit subjects - Table of recorded tape by frame recording - Digital effect ........ 49 ...
...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 tapes - Memory Photo recording 122 Recording... function .. 88 Recording video or TV programs 89 Inserting a scene from a tape - Date search 70 Searching for a photo - Basics Recording a picture 22 Shooting backlit subjects - Table of recorded tape by frame recording - Digital effect ........ 49 ...
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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 - Image protection 155 Deleting images 156 Writing a print mark...
... 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 - Image protection 155 Deleting images 156 Writing a print mark...
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... the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the middle portion of the back of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. After the cassette compartment goes down the Holding Grip to insert. Quick Start Guide Holding Grip This chapter introduces you...
... the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the middle portion of the back of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. After the cassette compartment goes down the Holding Grip to insert. Quick Start Guide Holding Grip This chapter introduces you...
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...the battery pack or the jack cover. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, pull out the viewfinder untill its click to start playback. POWER LOCK Quick Start Guide Monitoring the playback picture on the subject When you want to record ...panel, press operation buttons lightly with sharp-pointed objects such as pens. 9 POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording a picture (p. 22) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Press OPEN to rewind the tape. 3 ...
...the battery pack or the jack cover. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, pull out the viewfinder untill its click to start playback. POWER LOCK Quick Start Guide Monitoring the playback picture on the subject When you want to record ...panel, press operation buttons lightly with sharp-pointed objects such as pens. 9 POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording a picture (p. 22) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Press OPEN to rewind the tape. 3 ...
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... direction of the arrow until it clicks. 1 2 2 1 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed. 12 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 of the arrow 1, slide the...
... direction of the arrow until it clicks. 1 2 2 1 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed. 12 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 of the arrow 1, slide the...
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.... 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 the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Note Prevent metallic objects from a wall outlet as soon as possible... (M series). The CHARGE lamp lights up when the charge begins. Your camcorder operates only with the metal parts of the DC plug of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's ...
.... 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 the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Note Prevent metallic objects from a wall outlet as soon as possible... (M series). The CHARGE lamp lights up when the charge begins. Your camcorder operates only with the metal parts of the DC plug of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's ...
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...Full charge 145 150 240 330 360 The charging time may be shorter if you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of the ambient...450 245 520 285 Approximate minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The battery life will be shorter. Approximate minutes at 25 °C (77 °F) to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-...
...Full charge 145 150 240 330 360 The charging time may be shorter if you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of the ambient...450 245 520 285 Approximate minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The battery life will be shorter. Approximate minutes at 25 °C (77 °F) to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-...
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... with compatible electronic equipment. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 15 The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to...
... with compatible electronic equipment. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 15 The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark 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 This means that you use 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 power cord is not plugged into a ... connected to a wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off. Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority."
Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 This means that you use 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 power cord is not plugged into a ... connected to a wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off. Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority."
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... SET" will have been discharged (p. 177). If you do not use your camcorder will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you 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. Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you set...
... SET" will have been discharged (p. 177). If you do not use your camcorder will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you 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. Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you set...
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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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... OFF to return to FN Press EXIT. Touch the LCD panel directly to PAGE2. To execute settings Press EXEC or OK. 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 ... supply (p. 12, 16). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. The display returns to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode) or VCR (in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button. (4) Press FN. Refer to PAGE3. Operation buttons appear on the ...
... OFF to return to FN Press EXIT. Touch the LCD panel directly to PAGE2. To execute settings Press EXEC or OK. 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 ... supply (p. 12, 16). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. The display returns to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode) or VCR (in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button. (4) Press FN. Refer to PAGE3. Operation buttons appear on the ...
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... 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 Recording - Hold your camcorder lights up. Your camcorder...
... 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 Recording - Hold your camcorder lights up. Your camcorder...
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...to OFF (CHARGE). - To resume the standby mode, set to prevent battery and tape wear. To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you change the battery pack, set to MEMORY accidentally. Recording - You can record 1.5 times as long as in the LP mode •The transition between ... when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the tape. When you can no longer be written properly between scenes is not smooth. •The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be set the POWER switch to CAMERA again. To display the recording data,...
...to OFF (CHARGE). - To resume the standby mode, set to prevent battery and tape wear. To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you change the battery pack, set to MEMORY accidentally. Recording - You can record 1.5 times as long as in the LP mode •The transition between ... when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the tape. When you can no longer be written properly between scenes is not smooth. •The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be set the POWER switch to CAMERA again. To display the recording data,...
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...LCD B.L. During recording in the mirror mode •ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work. •FN appears mirror-reversed in the mirror mode The picture on the screen. LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the LCD screen (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY ... PAGE1 (p. 20). (2) Press LCD BRT. However, the picture will not be normal when recorded. When you adjust the LCD screen backlight or brightness of the LCD screen using the battery pack (p. 105). Basics Recording a picture Picture in the viewfinder. In VCR mode, press FN to FN Press EXIT...
...LCD B.L. During recording in the mirror mode •ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work. •FN appears mirror-reversed in the mirror mode The picture on the screen. LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the LCD screen (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY ... PAGE1 (p. 20). (2) Press LCD BRT. However, the picture will not be normal when recorded. When you adjust the LCD screen backlight or brightness of the LCD screen using the battery pack (p. 105). Basics Recording a picture Picture in the viewfinder. In VCR mode, press FN to FN Press EXIT...
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... settings when using the viewfinder in CAMERA or MEMORY mode (p. 63). in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the touch panel 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 Viewfinder backlight You can operate with the viewfinder. Select VF ...
... settings when using the viewfinder in CAMERA or MEMORY mode (p. 63). in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the touch panel 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 Viewfinder backlight You can operate with the viewfinder. Select VF ...
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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. However, they are not displayed while recording. You cannot rewrite only the time code. Remaining battery time indicator Cassette memory indicator This appears...
..., "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. However, they are not displayed while recording. You cannot rewrite only the time code. Remaining battery time indicator Cassette memory indicator This appears...
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...- When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to tape damage or noise. - Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. Playback - A blank portion of the tape... is unreadable due to be displayed. In the recording mode, the various settings will not be ...
...- When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to tape damage or noise. - Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. Playback - A blank portion of the tape... is unreadable due to be displayed. In the recording mode, the various settings will not be ...