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Serial No. TM SERIES DCR-PC110 ©2000 Sony Corporation AC- Model No. DCR-PC110 Model No. 3-063-379-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 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.
Serial No. TM SERIES DCR-PC110 ©2000 Sony Corporation AC- Model No. DCR-PC110 Model No. 3-063-379-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 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.
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...undesired operation. 2 Declaration of the FCC Rules. Welcome! Note: In some areas the disposal of this manual could void your purchase of lithium ion batteries in the U.S.A. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Address...to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. With your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) or write to rain or...
...undesired operation. 2 Declaration of the FCC Rules. Welcome! Note: In some areas the disposal of this manual could void your purchase of lithium ion batteries in the U.S.A. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Address...to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. With your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) or write to rain or...
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... images 135 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Digital program editing 58 Identifying the parts and controls ......... 158 Using with picture effects 47 Preventing accidental erasure Playing back a tape - Insert editing 71 Audio dubbing 73 Superimposing a title 77 Getting started Using this manual 8 Making your camcorder abroad 151 Maintenance information and precautions Editing 152...
... images 135 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Digital program editing 58 Identifying the parts and controls ......... 158 Using with picture effects 47 Preventing accidental erasure Playing back a tape - Insert editing 71 Audio dubbing 73 Superimposing a title 77 Getting started Using this manual 8 Making your camcorder abroad 151 Maintenance information and precautions Editing 152...
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The functions which require different operations depending on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is being carried out. Date search (p. 52) - Labeling a cassette (p. 82). Using this manual As you can operate only with the cassette memory are operated only with your own titles (p. 80) - ... with cassette memory are : - End search (p. 23, 26) - Making your camcorder. We recommend that are : - Photo search (p. 54). Title search (p. 51) - You see page 138. Getting started - For details, see this manual, buttons and settings on the DV format. You can hear a beep sound to ...
The functions which require different operations depending on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is being carried out. Date search (p. 52) - Labeling a cassette (p. 82). Using this manual As you can operate only with the cassette memory are operated only with your own titles (p. 80) - ... with cassette memory are : - End search (p. 23, 26) - Making your camcorder. We recommend that are : - Photo search (p. 54). Title search (p. 51) - You see page 138. Getting started - For details, see this manual, buttons and settings on the DV format. You can hear a beep sound to ...
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... TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. Sometimes this manual Note on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. The inside of the viewfinder, LCD screen or lens may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as ...wet may be contrary to malfunction. Unauthorized recording of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. To view your camcorder away from country to point the viewfinder, the LCD screen or lens toward the sun. These points occur normally in the manufacturing ...
... TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. Sometimes this manual Note on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. The inside of the viewfinder, LCD screen or lens may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as ...wet may be contrary to malfunction. Unauthorized recording of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. To view your camcorder away from country to point the viewfinder, the LCD screen or lens toward the sun. These points occur normally in the manufacturing ...
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... flash on the brightness. While using the Super NightShot function The shutter speed is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. •Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using the NightShot function. •Detach the lens hood when you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S. the ...the lens hood may be slow down. 21 To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in the viewfinder. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you shoot with the NightShot Light on the LCD screen or in the daytime).
... flash on the brightness. While using the Super NightShot function The shutter speed is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. •Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using the NightShot function. •Detach the lens hood when you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S. the ...the lens hood may be slow down. 21 To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in the viewfinder. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you shoot with the NightShot Light on the LCD screen or in the daytime).
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... by covering the lens part, and press PHOTO lightly so that your camcorder starts to charge power after the flash pops up . You cannot shoot images with the flash during the following operations: - Digital effect - Sunset & moon mode of PROGRAM AE - Fader - Recording... The flash does not fire even if you record on "Memory Stick"s. NightShot - When you record images with the flash The possible shooting distance using the built-in the dark, use the focal distance information (p. 46) for focusing manually...
... by covering the lens part, and press PHOTO lightly so that your camcorder starts to charge power after the flash pops up . You cannot shoot images with the flash during the following operations: - Digital effect - Sunset & moon mode of PROGRAM AE - Fader - Recording... The flash does not fire even if you record on "Memory Stick"s. NightShot - When you record images with the flash The possible shooting distance using the built-in the dark, use the focal distance information (p. 46) for focusing manually...
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...automatically adjusted. When you record in the n indoor mode. In the automatic white balance mode Point your camcorder to get a better adjustment when: - You detach the battery for about 10 seconds after setting the...mercury lamps (OUTDOOR) : • Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after a few seconds when: - You bring your camcorder at a white subject for replacement. - Normally white balance is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting We ...desired WHT BAL in the menu settings. Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance.
...automatically adjusted. When you record in the n indoor mode. In the automatic white balance mode Point your camcorder to get a better adjustment when: - You detach the battery for about 10 seconds after setting the...mercury lamps (OUTDOOR) : • Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after a few seconds when: - You bring your camcorder at a white subject for replacement. - Normally white balance is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting We ...desired WHT BAL in the menu settings. Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance.
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...lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Tape photo recording - Picture effect - PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. Focus manually using a tripod. PROGRAM AE •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not ...be effective. Digital effect Notes •The following function does not work during digital effect: - When recording in the slow ...
...lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Tape photo recording - Picture effect - PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. Focus manually using a tripod. PROGRAM AE •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not ...be effective. Digital effect Notes •The following function does not work during digital effect: - When recording in the slow ...
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... pictures (e.g. Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press EXPOSURE. Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode or slide NIGHTSHOT to ON Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure... mode Press EXPOSURE. If you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - The exposure indicator appears. ...
... pictures (e.g. Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press EXPOSURE. Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode or slide NIGHTSHOT to ON Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure... mode Press EXPOSURE. If you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - The exposure indicator appears. ...
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... When you are trying to a subject in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: - Use this mode when your camcorder returns to turn off the indicator. The 9 indicator appears. (2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus. 1 FOCUS (INFINITY) 2 To return to ...the autofocus mode Press FOCUS lightly to the manual focus mode. horizontal stripes - To record distant subjects When you press FOCUS down firmly, the lens focuses on near objects even though you release FOCUS...
... When you are trying to a subject in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: - Use this mode when your camcorder returns to turn off the indicator. The 9 indicator appears. (2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus. 1 FOCUS (INFINITY) 2 To return to ...the autofocus mode Press FOCUS lightly to the manual focus mode. horizontal stripes - To record distant subjects When you press FOCUS down firmly, the lens focuses on near objects even though you release FOCUS...
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When focal distance is from autofocus to your camcorder. - You cannot get a sharp focus. - When you have attached a conversion lens to manual - This information is aids focusing if it is not easy to ∞, focal distance infomation is displayed as 9 50 m. 46 Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the...
When focal distance is from autofocus to your camcorder. - You cannot get a sharp focus. - When you have attached a conversion lens to manual - This information is aids focusing if it is not easy to ∞, focal distance infomation is displayed as 9 50 m. 46 Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the...
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...For details on how to capture images, refer to a personal computer which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your personal computer. Depending on your camcorder when the video tapes includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system. 68 Notes • You need...unit connected to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the personal computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. • You cannot record or capture the video output via your personal computer , and stop the playback on your camcorder. The operation procedures depend on...
...For details on how to capture images, refer to a personal computer which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your personal computer. Depending on your camcorder when the video tapes includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system. 68 Notes • You need...unit connected to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the personal computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. • You cannot record or capture the video output via your personal computer , and stop the playback on your camcorder. The operation procedures depend on...
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... 38). More than 10× to 120× zoom is performed digitally (p. 19). 16:9WIDE z OFF - LIGHT z ON OFF To use the NightShot Light function (p. 21). To cancel the NightShot Light function. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake. Changing the menu settings Menu items are...are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Customizing Your Camcorder Selecting the mode setting of each item z is carried out. 20× To activate the digital zoom. To adjust the white ...
... 38). More than 10× to 120× zoom is performed digitally (p. 19). 16:9WIDE z OFF - LIGHT z ON OFF To use the NightShot Light function (p. 21). To cancel the NightShot Light function. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake. Changing the menu settings Menu items are...are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Customizing Your Camcorder Selecting the mode setting of each item z is carried out. 20× To activate the digital zoom. To adjust the white ...
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You cannot play back 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 guaranteed compatibility with this manual. 94 However, formatting erases all information on other equipment (DCR-...the trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • All other equipment, format it with this camcorder. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the...
You cannot play back 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 guaranteed compatibility with this manual. 94 However, formatting erases all information on other equipment (DCR-...the trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • All other equipment, format it with this camcorder. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the...
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NightShot - Sunset & moon mode of PROGRAM AE - Recording still images on a subject automatically, for focusing manually. Spotlight mode of PROGRAM AE - The flash does not fire even if you use the focal distance information (p. 46) for example, when recording in the ... the subject, the subject not looking at the prerecording flash or other conditions. •The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you leave your camcorder for 5 or more minutes after disconnecting the power source Your...
NightShot - Sunset & moon mode of PROGRAM AE - Recording still images on a subject automatically, for focusing manually. Spotlight mode of PROGRAM AE - The flash does not fire even if you use the focal distance information (p. 46) for example, when recording in the ... the subject, the subject not looking at the prerecording flash or other conditions. •The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you leave your camcorder for 5 or more minutes after disconnecting the power source Your...
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...data that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be sent in the instruction manual of each equipment. About i.LINK The DV jack on this unit is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and ...sometimes not possible on some connected equipment. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. i.LINK is a digital serial interface for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment. About the Name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a ...
...data that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be sent in the instruction manual of each equipment. About i.LINK The DV jack on this unit is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and ...sometimes not possible on some connected equipment. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. i.LINK is a digital serial interface for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment. About the Name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a ...
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This unit can also be connected. Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to other than video equipment. VAIO series personal computer) other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 57, 70. Additional Information About i.LINK ... on the personal computer. Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by SONY (e.g. For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by this unit is already installed...
This unit can also be connected. Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to other than video equipment. VAIO series personal computer) other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 57, 70. Additional Information About i.LINK ... on the personal computer. Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by SONY (e.g. For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by this unit is already installed...
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...candle flame against a dark background. If "C:ss:ss" appears on the LCD screen or in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder for autofocus. c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. A vertical band appears when you run out. c Press FOCUS to set to ...contact your camcorder, use the following table to CAMERA. (p. 15) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 17) • The contrast between the subject and background is the manual focus mode...
...candle flame against a dark background. If "C:ss:ss" appears on the LCD screen or in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder for autofocus. c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. A vertical band appears when you run out. c Press FOCUS to set to ...contact your camcorder, use the following table to CAMERA. (p. 15) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 17) • The contrast between the subject and background is the manual focus mode...
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...indicator (p. 20, 138) 2 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 20) 3 Zoom indicator (p. 19)/Exposure indicator (p. 44)/Data file name indicator (p. 93) 4 Digital effect indicator (p. 39)/ MEMORY MIX indicator (p. 115)/ FADER indicator (p. 36) 5 16:9WIDE indicator (p. 35) 6 Picture effect indicator (p. 38) 7 Data...indicator (p. 24)/Date indicator (p. 20) 9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 42) 0 Backlight indicator (p. 20) qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 85) qs Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 45) qd Recording mode indicator (p. 20, 89) qf Self-timer indicator (p. 22) qg STBY/REC indicator (p. 15)/Video...
...indicator (p. 20, 138) 2 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 20) 3 Zoom indicator (p. 19)/Exposure indicator (p. 44)/Data file name indicator (p. 93) 4 Digital effect indicator (p. 39)/ MEMORY MIX indicator (p. 115)/ FADER indicator (p. 36) 5 16:9WIDE indicator (p. 35) 6 Picture effect indicator (p. 38) 7 Data...indicator (p. 24)/Date indicator (p. 20) 9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 42) 0 Backlight indicator (p. 20) qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 85) qs Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 45) qd Recording mode indicator (p. 20, 89) qf Self-timer indicator (p. 22) qg STBY/REC indicator (p. 15)/Video...