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.... - LCD panel • The camcorder is connected. - Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to Subpart B of Part 15 of operations guides. - DCR-PC1000 Serial No. CAUTION You are incompatible)... and can be sure to insert the connector plug in your Sony dealer regarding this manual could void your camcorder to radio communications. Notes on use in the proper direction. ...No. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connecting the camcorder to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C140 and AC Power Adaptor Model AC-L200. "First...
.... - LCD panel • The camcorder is connected. - Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to Subpart B of Part 15 of operations guides. - DCR-PC1000 Serial No. CAUTION You are incompatible)... and can be sure to insert the connector plug in your Sony dealer regarding this manual could void your camcorder to radio communications. Notes on use in the proper direction. ...No. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connecting the camcorder to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C140 and AC Power Adaptor Model AC-L200. "First...
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..., or green in color) that is grayed out is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Also, the lens for the contents of time may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Unauthorized recording ...8226; The on-screen displays in each local language are used in this first (Continued) • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. • Be sure to slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG) when you need an NTSC system-based...
..., or green in color) that is grayed out is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Also, the lens for the contents of time may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Unauthorized recording ...8226; The on-screen displays in each local language are used in this first (Continued) • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. • Be sure to slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG) when you need an NTSC system-based...
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...Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 8 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 9 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........13 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 14 Step 5: Using the touch panel 15 Changing the ... Stick Duo 17 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture ...19 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Playback 23 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 24 Recording To use zoom Controlling the settings with the CAM CTRL dial/ MANUAL...
...Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 8 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 9 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........13 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 14 Step 5: Using the touch panel 15 Changing the ... Stick Duo 17 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture ...19 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Playback 23 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 24 Recording To use zoom Controlling the settings with the CAM CTRL dial/ MANUAL...
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... Playing the picture on a TV 34 Using the Menu Using the menu items 36 Menu items 38 CAMERA SET menu 40 Settings to adjust your camcorder to a recorded tape 67 6 menu 58 (CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE) Customizing Personal Menu 59 Using the CAM CTRL dial 61 Dubbing/Editing Connecting to...
... Playing the picture on a TV 34 Using the Menu Using the menu items 36 Menu items 38 CAMERA SET menu 40 Settings to adjust your camcorder to a recorded tape 67 6 menu 58 (CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE) Customizing Personal Menu 59 Using the CAM CTRL dial 61 Dubbing/Editing Connecting to...
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... a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD 81 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function 84 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 86 Warning indicators and messages 101 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 106 Usable cassette tapes 107 About the "Memory Stick 108 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 110...
... a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD 81 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function 84 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 86 Warning indicators and messages 101 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 106 Usable cassette tapes 107 About the "Memory Stick 108 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 110...
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... Duo adaptor (1) (p. 109) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) Shoulder Strap (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FA50 (1) (p. 9, 110) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.7" (1) (p. 73) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 9) Handycam Station (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 8 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have...
... Duo adaptor (1) (p. 109) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) Shoulder Strap (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FA50 (1) (p. 9, 110) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.7" (1) (p. 73) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 9) Handycam Station (1) (p.10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 8 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have...
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Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (A series) (p. 110) after attaching it to your camcorder. 2 Insert the battery pack to close the cover completely. Continued 9 POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow . 3 Close the battery cover. Be sure to the end with the mark facing outwards.
Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (A series) (p. 110) after attaching it to your camcorder. 2 Insert the battery pack to close the cover completely. Continued 9 POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow . 3 Close the battery cover. Be sure to the end with the mark facing outwards.
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... the end. 5 Connect the AC Adaptor to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is facing up. /CHG (charge) lamp The CHG (charge) lamp lights up to (...CHG) OFF. (The default setting.) 7 Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover on the DC plug is fully charged. Step2:Charging the battery pack (Continued) 4 Slide the POWER switch...
... the end. 5 Connect the AC Adaptor to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is facing up. /CHG (charge) lamp The CHG (charge) lamp lights up to (...CHG) OFF. (The default setting.) 7 Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover on the DC plug is fully charged. Step2:Charging the battery pack (Continued) 4 Slide the POWER switch...
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To use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder and the Handycam Station. Continued 11 When storing the battery pack Fully ... IN jack POWER switch DC plug Facing the mark to the DC IN jack on the camcorder. Then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the LCD screen. The battery pack will not lose its charge... the wall outlet Power cord AC Adaptor To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder using the AC Adaptor Slide the POWER switch up to...
To use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder and the Handycam Station. Continued 11 When storing the battery pack Fully ... IN jack POWER switch DC plug Facing the mark to the DC IN jack on the camcorder. Then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the LCD screen. The battery pack will not lose its charge... the wall outlet Power cord AC Adaptor To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder using the AC Adaptor Slide the POWER switch up to...
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...min.) available when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is damaged. - Battery pack NP-FA50 (supplied) NP-FA70 LCD panel LCD panel opened* closed ....The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information (p. 26) will not be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder is turned off . Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the...
...min.) available when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is damaged. - Battery pack NP-FA50 (supplied) NP-FA70 LCD panel LCD panel opened* closed ....The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information (p. 26) will not be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder is turned off . Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the...
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... POWER switch up CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a "Memory Stick Duo." PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures. • When you leave your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 58). 13 CAMERA-MEMORY: To... record on a tape. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to turn on the respective lamp. When using it down while pressing the green button. To turn off...
... POWER switch up CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a "Memory Stick Duo." PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures. • When you leave your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 58). 13 CAMERA-MEMORY: To... record on a tape. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to turn on the respective lamp. When using it down while pressing the green button. To turn off...
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... 55) to save battery power. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it until the picture is clear. • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever... Move it to the best angle to record or play (). 90 degrees to the camcorder 180 degrees (max.) To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISPLAY BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. The recorded picture...
... 55) to save battery power. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it until the picture is clear. • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever... Move it to the best angle to record or play (). 90 degrees to the camcorder 180 degrees (max.) To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISPLAY BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. The recorded picture...
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... For midnight, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared... from the memory. Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min [MENU]. -:--:-- If you do not set it to the year 2079. DISP OUTPUT MENU ROTATE A.SHUT...
... For midnight, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared... from the memory. Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min [MENU]. -:--:-- If you do not set it to the year 2079. DISP OUTPUT MENU ROTATE A.SHUT...
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..." in the wrong direction, the "Memory Stick Duo," the "Memory Stick Duo" slot, or image data may be damaged. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. For details, see page 45. Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" (Continued) "Memory Stick Duo" You can use only a "Memory... or the image size. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in once. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off . 18
..." in the wrong direction, the "Memory Stick Duo," the "Memory Stick Duo" slot, or image data may be damaged. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. For details, see page 45. Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" (Continued) "Memory Stick Duo" You can use only a "Memory... or the image size. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in once. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off . 18
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... setting). Functions used for a faster zoom. Controlling the settings with the zoom buttons under the LCD frame. • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is assigned to keep your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of view: (Wide...
... setting). Functions used for a faster zoom. Controlling the settings with the zoom buttons under the LCD frame. • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is assigned to keep your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of view: (Wide...
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... display . To record in [FLASH SET] (p. 43). Flash effect may be effective. • When attaching a conversion lens (optional) or a filter (optional) to the camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. • You can change the brightness of the flash by setting [REDEYE REDUC], in mirror mode...
... display . To record in [FLASH SET] (p. 43). Flash effect may be effective. • When attaching a conversion lens (optional) or a filter (optional) to the camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. • You can change the brightness of the flash by setting [REDEYE REDUC], in mirror mode...
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Recording/Playback Other part names and functions Internal stereo microphone When an external microphone is connected, the audio input from the external microphone takes precedence over others. Speaker Sounds come out from the speaker. • For how to adjust the volume, see page 23. REC lamp The REC lamp lights up in red during recording (p. 57). Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 32) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. 27
Recording/Playback Other part names and functions Internal stereo microphone When an external microphone is connected, the audio input from the external microphone takes precedence over others. Speaker Sounds come out from the speaker. • For how to adjust the volume, see page 23. REC lamp The REC lamp lights up in red during recording (p. 57). Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 32) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. 27
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... on the same "Memory Stick Duo." : Touch folder. wa ws 7 Data file name Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the camcorder, (STOP) changes to ("Memory Stick Duo" playback) if a tape is a reference page. The indicators during recording will be recorded. After selecting a scene from which to...
... on the same "Memory Stick Duo." : Touch folder. wa ws 7 Data file name Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the camcorder, (STOP) changes to ("Memory Stick Duo" playback) if a tape is a reference page. The indicators during recording will be recorded. After selecting a scene from which to...
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... Menu (p. 36). STBY 0:00:00 EDIT The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the scene recorded just before you have recorded on the screen. Then, your camcorder is set to cancel the operation. The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for the last scene of the most recent...are played back. Touch 6 0 min . The sound is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. • You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you want the recording to go forward) and release it at the point where the last recording...
... Menu (p. 36). STBY 0:00:00 EDIT The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the scene recorded just before you have recorded on the screen. Then, your camcorder is set to cancel the operation. The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for the last scene of the most recent...are played back. Touch 6 0 min . The sound is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. • You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you want the recording to go forward) and release it at the point where the last recording...
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.... • Zero set memory will not function correctly if there is not displayed, press DISPLAY . 2 Press STOP when you want to operate your camcorder (p. 32 27). • To change the battery, see page 115. Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY ...
.... • Zero set memory will not function correctly if there is not displayed, press DISPLAY . 2 Press STOP when you want to operate your camcorder (p. 32 27). • To change the battery, see page 115. Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY ...