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..., including interference that may be of sufficient magnitude to Part 15 of this product, you . Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC101 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product...capture life's precious moments with advanced features, but at the same time it is no guarantee that any questions about this Sony Handycam. "Memory Stick" You are recyclable. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician...
..., including interference that may be of sufficient magnitude to Part 15 of this product, you . Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC101 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product...capture life's precious moments with advanced features, but at the same time it is no guarantee that any questions about this Sony Handycam. "Memory Stick" You are recyclable. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician...
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... that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 15) 2 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 14, 15) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 43) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 221) 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 221) 6 Lens cap (1) (p. 24) 7 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 113) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 163) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD...
... that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 15) 2 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 14, 15) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 43) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 221) 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 221) 6 Lens cap (1) (p. 24) 7 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 113) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 163) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD...
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...8226;Playing back tapes (p. 38) •Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s (p. 44, 122) •Recording moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s (p. 136) •Viewing still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (p. 148) •Viewing moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s (p. 151) Main Features •Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes... using USB cable (p. 174) •Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (p. 178, 182) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 176) •Converting an analog signal into digital...
...8226;Playing back tapes (p. 38) •Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s (p. 44, 122) •Recording moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s (p. 136) •Viewing still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (p. 148) •Viewing moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s (p. 151) Main Features •Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes... using USB cable (p. 174) •Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (p. 178, 182) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 176) •Converting an analog signal into digital...
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...your own titles 109 Advanced Recording Operations Labeling a cassette 111 "Memory Stick" Operations Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a tape 44 Recording a still image on "Memory Stick"s - Memory photo recording ......... 122 Recording an image from a VCR Playing... 77 Shooting a backlit subject Searching a recording by date - MEMORY MIX 131 Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" ...... 10 Getting started Using the spot light-metering function - Recording on "Memory Stick"s - Flexible Spot Meter 64 Focusing manually 65 Using the spot...
...your own titles 109 Advanced Recording Operations Labeling a cassette 111 "Memory Stick" Operations Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a tape 44 Recording a still image on "Memory Stick"s - Memory photo recording ......... 122 Recording an image from a VCR Playing... 77 Shooting a backlit subject Searching a recording by date - MEMORY MIX 131 Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" ...... 10 Getting started Using the spot light-metering function - Recording on "Memory Stick"s - Flexible Spot Meter 64 Focusing manually 65 Using the spot...
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...camcorder abroad .......... 208 Maintenance information and precautions 209 Specifications 214 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .... 216 Index 223 7 For Macintosh users ... 182 Capturing images from a tape - Memory photo playback .......... 148 Viewing a moving picture - For Macintosh users ... 180 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick... For Windows users 174 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick"s 143 Copying still images from an analog video unit on "Memory Stick"s - SLIDE SHOW 155 Preventing accidental erasure - Image...
...camcorder abroad .......... 208 Maintenance information and precautions 209 Specifications 214 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .... 216 Index 223 7 For Macintosh users ... 182 Capturing images from a tape - Memory photo playback .......... 148 Viewing a moving picture - For Macintosh users ... 180 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick... For Windows users 174 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick"s 143 Copying still images from an analog video unit on "Memory Stick"s - SLIDE SHOW 155 Preventing accidental erasure - Image...
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... cover. Pull down the Holding Grip to record on a "Memory Stick" Holding Grip This chapter introduces you eject the "Memory Stick," slide MEMORY EJECT in the direction of your camcorder. Access lamp MEMORY EJECT "Memory Stick" slot When you to the basic features to hold your camcorder outdoors (p. 14). Recording on a "Memory Stick" of the arrow. 10 See the page in the...
... cover. Pull down the Holding Grip to record on a "Memory Stick" Holding Grip This chapter introduces you eject the "Memory Stick," slide MEMORY EJECT in the direction of your camcorder. Access lamp MEMORY EJECT "Memory Stick" slot When you to the basic features to hold your camcorder outdoors (p. 14). Recording on a "Memory Stick" of the arrow. 10 See the page in the...
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... before recording (p. 19). POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 2 Press PLAY. PLAY INDEX FN 11 If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Adjust the viewfinder lens to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. The...time on the LCD screen (p. 148) 1 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, the battery pack or the jack cover. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is displayed. The picture appears on a "Memory Stick" (p. 122) 1 Remove the lens cap. 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 3 ...
... before recording (p. 19). POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 2 Press PLAY. PLAY INDEX FN 11 If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Adjust the viewfinder lens to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. The...time on the LCD screen (p. 148) 1 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, the battery pack or the jack cover. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is displayed. The picture appears on a "Memory Stick" (p. 122) 1 Remove the lens cap. 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 3 ...
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If you do not set the date and time and are recorded on the time indicator The internal clock of the tape and the "Memory Stick". Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 2002 2079 To return to FN Press EXIT. Note on the data code of your camcorder uses a 12-hour cycle. - 12:00 AM stands for midnight. - 12:00 PM stands for noon. 20
If you do not set the date and time and are recorded on the time indicator The internal clock of the tape and the "Memory Stick". Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 2002 2079 To return to FN Press EXIT. Note on the data code of your camcorder uses a 12-hour cycle. - 12:00 AM stands for midnight. - 12:00 PM stands for noon. 20
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... slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. While using Super NightShot, you cannot use Super NightShot function. 33 Flexible Spot Meter - Fader - Recording on a "Memory Stick" in bright places (e.g. Notes •Do not use the following functions: - Exposure - The indicator and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" flash on the screen... Recording a picture Using NightShot Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, then slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. The indicator and "NIGHTSHOT" flash on the brightness of the moving picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON. outdoors...
... slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. While using Super NightShot, you cannot use Super NightShot function. 33 Flexible Spot Meter - Fader - Recording on a "Memory Stick" in bright places (e.g. Notes •Do not use the following functions: - Exposure - The indicator and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" flash on the screen... Recording a picture Using NightShot Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, then slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. The indicator and "NIGHTSHOT" flash on the brightness of the moving picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON. outdoors...
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...will be clearer with the NightShot Light on the screen. While using Color Slow Shutter The shutter speed will be automatically adjusted depending on a "Memory Stick" in tape recording or tape recording standby - The motion of the background. Fader - Digital effect - The indicator and COLOR SLOW SHUTTER ...(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. (2) Press COLOR SLOW S. When the POWER switch is set N.S.LIGHT to MEMORY You cannot use the following functions: - Using Color Slow Shutter Color Slow Shutter enables you cannot use Color Slow Shutter function.
...will be clearer with the NightShot Light on the screen. While using Color Slow Shutter The shutter speed will be automatically adjusted depending on a "Memory Stick" in tape recording or tape recording standby - The motion of the background. Fader - Digital effect - The indicator and COLOR SLOW SHUTTER ...(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. (2) Press COLOR SLOW S. When the POWER switch is set N.S.LIGHT to MEMORY You cannot use the following functions: - Using Color Slow Shutter Color Slow Shutter enables you cannot use Color Slow Shutter function.
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...record still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a tape You can also record still images on the "Memory Stick." 1 2 640 SFN 1 / 12 CAPTURE FN 640 SFN FN Notes • Do not shake or strike your camcorder. • Set PHOTO REC to MEMORY in tape recording or tape ...recording standby. Super NightShot - END SEARCH - Advanced Recording Operations - Before operation • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder when you record still images. The image displayed...
...record still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a tape You can also record still images on the "Memory Stick." 1 2 640 SFN 1 / 12 CAPTURE FN 640 SFN FN Notes • Do not shake or strike your camcorder. • Set PHOTO REC to MEMORY in tape recording or tape ...recording standby. Super NightShot - END SEARCH - Advanced Recording Operations - Before operation • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder when you record still images. The image displayed...
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... the screen when you press the button. To record images with higher quality We recommend you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on a tape "Memory Stick" For details, see page 113 for more information. Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to...
... the screen when you press the button. To record images with higher quality We recommend you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on a tape "Memory Stick" For details, see page 113 for more information. Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to...
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.... 46 The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" with a beep. PHOTO 3 1 FN To cancel self-timer recording Press SELFTIMER so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears from 10 with the self-timer. The self-timer starts counting down from the screen while your camcorder. • Set PHOTO REC to OFF (CHARGE) or...
.... 46 The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" with a beep. PHOTO 3 1 FN To cancel self-timer recording Press SELFTIMER so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears from 10 with the self-timer. The self-timer starts counting down from the screen while your camcorder. • Set PHOTO REC to OFF (CHARGE) or...
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To change the mode or setting. •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. Notes •During tape photo recording, you pressed PHOTO deeper is also recorded. The image may fluctuate. •The tape photo recording function does not... seven seconds is recorded for about 765 images in (p. 186). (3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. You can also record still images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 44, 122). (1) In standby, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU, then set PHOTO REC to 3 on page 46. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording ...
To change the mode or setting. •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. Notes •During tape photo recording, you pressed PHOTO deeper is also recorded. The image may fluctuate. •The tape photo recording function does not... seven seconds is recorded for about 765 images in (p. 186). (3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. You can also record still images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 44, 122). (1) In standby, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU, then set PHOTO REC to 3 on page 46. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording ...
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Tape Photo recording If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording function When you record on "Memory Stick"s. 48 The still image is on the screen when you press PHOTO on other equipment, the image may fluctuate. To record still images on a tape ... pressing PHOTO lightly. To record clear and less fluctuated still images We recommend that you play back the still image on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is recorded for about seven seconds and your...
Tape Photo recording If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording function When you record on "Memory Stick"s. 48 The still image is on the screen when you press PHOTO on other equipment, the image may fluctuate. To record still images on a tape ... pressing PHOTO lightly. To record clear and less fluctuated still images We recommend that you play back the still image on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is recorded for about seven seconds and your...
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... the screen during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed in the menu settings. Black bands appear on a "Memory Stick" in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. In the wide mode, you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to tape recording standby and then set 16:9WIDE to FN Press EXIT.
... the screen during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed in the menu settings. Black bands appear on a "Memory Stick" in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. In the wide mode, you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to tape recording standby and then set 16:9WIDE to FN Press EXIT.
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... on a tape. Digital effect - Frame recording When you select OVERLAP, WIPE or DOT Your camcorder automatically stores the image stored on a "Memory Stick" in [a] In standby, press FN to display PAGE1. As the image is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to FN. To fade out [b] In recording, press FN to FN. The fader...
... on a tape. Digital effect - Frame recording When you select OVERLAP, WIPE or DOT Your camcorder automatically stores the image stored on a "Memory Stick" in [a] In standby, press FN to display PAGE1. As the image is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to FN. To fade out [b] In recording, press FN to FN. The fader...
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... picture is sepia. MOSAIC [d] : The picture is automatically canceled. 56 SEPIA : The picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like those in movies or on a "Memory Stick" in the menu settings. S. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE PASTEL MOSAIC EXEC RET.
... picture is sepia. MOSAIC [d] : The picture is automatically canceled. 56 SEPIA : The picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like those in movies or on a "Memory Stick" in the menu settings. S. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE PASTEL MOSAIC EXEC RET.
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Tape photo recording - Picture effect - Focus manually using a tripod. Recording on a "Memory Stick" in tape recording or tape recording standby •The PROGRAM AE function does not work in SLOW SHTR. •The following functions do not work ...
Tape photo recording - Picture effect - Focus manually using a tripod. Recording on a "Memory Stick" in tape recording or tape recording standby •The PROGRAM AE function does not work in SLOW SHTR. •The following functions do not work ...
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... indicator flashes.) 61 To record images on a "Memory Stick" using the MEMORY MIX. •When you set the POWER switch to far distance, you cannot take close-ups in PROGRAM AE: - SPOTLIGHT - SLOW SHTR - Notes •Because your camcorder is set the NIGHTSHOT to focus only on subjects ...in the middle to MEMORY, SPORTS does not work in the following functions do not work in the following modes: - Color Slow...
... indicator flashes.) 61 To record images on a "Memory Stick" using the MEMORY MIX. •When you set the POWER switch to far distance, you cannot take close-ups in PROGRAM AE: - SPOTLIGHT - SLOW SHTR - Notes •Because your camcorder is set the NIGHTSHOT to focus only on subjects ...in the middle to MEMORY, SPORTS does not work in the following functions do not work in the following modes: - Color Slow...