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... permitted to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder for details. • The screens shown in the United States and / or other applicable laws of each case in this manual • The name of Macromedia, Inc. in this manual. 3 Furthermore, "" and "" are from ... or CAMERA To play : PLAY/EDIT, PLAYER or VCR CAMERA-TAPE and PLAY/EDIT are used in this manual are not mentioned in each country. License of Picture Package by Sony Corporation would not be the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective owners thereof. About this...
... permitted to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder for details. • The screens shown in the United States and / or other applicable laws of each case in this manual • The name of Macromedia, Inc. in this manual. 3 Furthermore, "" and "" are from ... or CAMERA To play : PLAY/EDIT, PLAYER or VCR CAMERA-TAPE and PLAY/EDIT are used in this manual are not mentioned in each country. License of Picture Package by Sony Corporation would not be the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective owners thereof. About this...
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... user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. and CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT..., FULLY INSERT. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. For more information regarding recycling of electric ...
... user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. and CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT..., FULLY INSERT. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. For more information regarding recycling of electric ...
Camera Operations Guide
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...SONY (7669). Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - You can use Title search (p. 61), Date search (p. 62), [ TITLE] (p. 81), [ TAPE TITLE] (p. 83). b Note: DCR-PC109 is no guarantee that interference will not occur in order to comply with Cassette Memory is for a digital device pursuant to be used with Handycam...SONY Model No.: DCR-PC109 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are marked with Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are located on Cassette Memory Your camcorder...can be used in this manual could void your authority to ...
...SONY (7669). Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - You can use Title search (p. 61), Date search (p. 62), [ TITLE] (p. 81), [ TAPE TITLE] (p. 83). b Note: DCR-PC109 is no guarantee that interference will not occur in order to comply with Cassette Memory is for a digital device pursuant to be used with Handycam...SONY Model No.: DCR-PC109 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are marked with Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are located on Cassette Memory Your camcorder...can be used in this manual could void your authority to ...
Camera Operations Guide
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...a malfunction of your hand on the back side of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the following illustration. Unauthorized recording of the pixels are operational for effective use. Finger rest •...your camcorder. Notes on the countries/ regions. Notes on this may be copyrighted. These points are captured using this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on using a digital ... can change the language to be damaged, or this manual are based on the screen. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the model DCR-PC109.
...a malfunction of your hand on the back side of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the following illustration. Unauthorized recording of the pixels are operational for effective use. Finger rest •...your camcorder. Notes on the countries/ regions. Notes on this may be copyrighted. These points are captured using this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on using a digital ... can change the language to be damaged, or this manual are based on the screen. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the model DCR-PC109.
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...Adjusting the focus for the selected subject - FADER 43 Using special effects - Digital effect 52 Viewing recordings on a tape - Zero set memory 61 Searching for the last scene of Easy Handycam operation 56 Various playback functions 57 Magnifying pictures - Date search 62 ,continued 7...43 Fading in various modes from a "Memory Stick Duo 54 Playing back with added effects - Easy Handycam 55 Making full use of the most recently recorded scenes - SPOT FOCUS 41 Adjusting the focus manually 42 Recording a picture using Cassette Memory - END SEARCH 48 Searching...
...Adjusting the focus for the selected subject - FADER 43 Using special effects - Digital effect 52 Viewing recordings on a tape - Zero set memory 61 Searching for the last scene of Easy Handycam operation 56 Various playback functions 57 Magnifying pictures - Date search 62 ,continued 7...43 Fading in various modes from a "Memory Stick Duo 54 Playing back with added effects - Easy Handycam 55 Making full use of the most recently recorded scenes - SPOT FOCUS 41 Adjusting the focus manually 42 Recording a picture using Cassette Memory - END SEARCH 48 Searching...
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... (1) If you attach a Memory Stick Duo adaptor to the camcorder. CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) Power cord (1) Handycam Station (1) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure ...you can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with the camcorder. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium...
... (1) If you attach a Memory Stick Duo adaptor to the camcorder. CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) Power cord (1) Handycam Station (1) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure ...you can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with the camcorder. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium...
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To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. SPOT METER STBY 0:00:00 AUTO END 4 Touch [END]. appears. Or set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 39) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 38). 3 Touch the point you can adjust and fix the exposure to adjust and fix the exposure on the screen. [...
To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. SPOT METER STBY 0:00:00 AUTO END 4 Touch [END]. appears. Or set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 39) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 38). 3 Touch the point you can adjust and fix the exposure to adjust and fix the exposure on the screen. [...
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...; If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is not displayed on the screen, touch / . Recording b Notes • You cannot use the manual exposure together with : - Super NightShot plus function - Color Slow Shutter function • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to ...fix the brightness of the room. 1 Touch during recording or in step 3. Super NightShot plus function - NightShot plus function - Adjusting the exposure manually You can avoid backlight shadows on a clear day, for instance, you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA...
...; If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is not displayed on the screen, touch / . Recording b Notes • You cannot use the manual exposure together with : - Super NightShot plus function - Color Slow Shutter function • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to ...fix the brightness of the room. 1 Touch during recording or in step 3. Super NightShot plus function - NightShot plus function - Adjusting the exposure manually You can avoid backlight shadows on a clear day, for instance, you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA...
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...may not operate correctly in step 5. When you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 5 Touch [ON], then . Digital effect - [PROGRAM AE] • You cannot use the NightShot plus /Color Slow Shutter function together with : - Flexible spot meter Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to.../Super NightShot plus recording. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 40 Recording 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF. Manual exposure - If you to ON. and ["SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear. Recording in bright places. and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.
...may not operate correctly in step 5. When you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 5 Touch [ON], then . Digital effect - [PROGRAM AE] • You cannot use the NightShot plus /Color Slow Shutter function together with : - Flexible spot meter Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to.../Super NightShot plus recording. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 40 Recording 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF. Manual exposure - If you to ON. and ["SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear. Recording in bright places. and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.
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... not be reproduced properly. You can select and adjust the focal point to focus automatically. • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the screen, touch / . Adjusting the focus The focus is not displayed on the brightness. If the item is adjusted automatically...to adjust the focus on the screen. [SPOT FOCUS] flashes while the camera is hard to aim it at this time. • Adjust the focus manually when it is recommended. SPOT FOCUS STBY 0:00:00 AUTO END 4 Touch [END]. ,continued Recording 41 SPOT FOCUS STBY 0:00:00 AUTO END ...
... not be reproduced properly. You can select and adjust the focal point to focus automatically. • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the screen, touch / . Adjusting the focus The focus is not displayed on the brightness. If the item is adjusted automatically...to adjust the focus on the screen. [SPOT FOCUS] flashes while the camera is hard to aim it at this time. • Adjust the focus manually when it is recommended. SPOT FOCUS STBY 0:00:00 AUTO END 4 Touch [END]. ,continued Recording 41 SPOT FOCUS STBY 0:00:00 AUTO END ...
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...8226; If you want to record a close-up image of a subject, move the power zoom lever towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for focusing manually • It is automatically set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 42). Use this function in step 3. When you want to focus on a subject in the .... 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any further. 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer. 60min FOCUS: STBY MANUAL AUTO MANUAL OK Tips for recording. • When you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is easier to the recording conditions. To record horizontal stripes. - Or...
...8226; If you want to record a close-up image of a subject, move the power zoom lever towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for focusing manually • It is automatically set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 42). Use this function in step 3. When you want to focus on a subject in the .... 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any further. 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer. 60min FOCUS: STBY MANUAL AUTO MANUAL OK Tips for recording. • When you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is easier to the recording conditions. To record horizontal stripes. - Or...
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... old movie-type atmosphere to pictures. If you choose this effect. To cancel Digital effect Follow steps 2 and 3, then select [OFF] in the still image which is 1/4). Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for shooting a subject more clearly in...select it from the (PICT. For details, refer to steady the camcorder. 5 Touch . Shutter speed (1 is 1/30, 2 is 1/15, 3 is 1/8, 4 is to be swapped with a movie. appears. APPLI.) menu. 60min D. Adjust the focus manually using a tripod to Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT]) z Tip •...
... old movie-type atmosphere to pictures. If you choose this effect. To cancel Digital effect Follow steps 2 and 3, then select [OFF] in the still image which is 1/4). Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for shooting a subject more clearly in...select it from the (PICT. For details, refer to steady the camcorder. 5 Touch . Shutter speed (1 is 1/30, 2 is 1/15, 3 is 1/8, 4 is to be swapped with a movie. appears. APPLI.) menu. 60min D. Adjust the focus manually using a tripod to Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT]) z Tip •...
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...Touch [CANCEL]. b Note • The END SEARCH function will not work once you eject the cassette after the most recently recorded scene. Searching manually - If you use a cassette without Cassette Memory, the END SEARCH function will function even when you have recorded on the screen. When PLAY/... can do this operation by selecting [END SEARCH] in the menu setting. z Tip • You can search for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. EDIT SEARCH You can do this operation by selecting [END SEARCH] short...
...Touch [CANCEL]. b Note • The END SEARCH function will not work once you eject the cassette after the most recently recorded scene. Searching manually - If you use a cassette without Cassette Memory, the END SEARCH function will function even when you have recorded on the screen. When PLAY/... can do this operation by selecting [END SEARCH] in the menu setting. z Tip • You can search for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. EDIT SEARCH You can do this operation by selecting [END SEARCH] short...
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...manuals supplied with the S video plug alone. The audio will not be output when you want to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable. When you connect with the devices to be connected, connecting the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on a TV Connect your camcorder via the Handycam... Station or the A/V jack of your camcorder to play the sound in monaural mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for the power supply (p. 16). To copy ...
...manuals supplied with the S video plug alone. The audio will not be output when you want to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable. When you connect with the devices to be connected, connecting the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on a TV Connect your camcorder via the Handycam... Station or the A/V jack of your camcorder to play the sound in monaural mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for the power supply (p. 16). To copy ...
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..."W" side than recording in full mode when you select the zooming level. When you connect your camcorder offers even wider angles when you move the power zoom lever to 10 times zoom is performed digitally. The recorded picture will not be wide. GOFF 20 × 120 × Select to play... 20 times zoom is performed optically. Select to full mode automatically. The recorded picture will be played back on a 4:3 TV). Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play back on a 16:9 wide TV. GOFF ON ( ) Standard setting (to record...
..."W" side than recording in full mode when you select the zooming level. When you connect your camcorder offers even wider angles when you move the power zoom lever to 10 times zoom is performed digitally. The recorded picture will not be wide. GOFF 20 × 120 × Select to play... 20 times zoom is performed optically. Select to full mode automatically. The recorded picture will be played back on a 4:3 TV). Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play back on a 16:9 wide TV. GOFF ON ( ) Standard setting (to record...
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...recording starts. To cancel interval recording, select [OFF] in the selected interval. 8 Touch . z Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you record flowers blooming, etc. GOFF ON ( To deactivate interval recording. ) To record moving pictures on a tape in step 7. b ... in recording time of up to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during recording (p. 87). 78 Using the Menu INTERVAL REC. Connect your camcorder to ± 6 frames from the selected time. You can silence the beeps during the operation. [a] [a] [b] [b] a: [REC TIME] b: [INTERVAL] 1...
...recording starts. To cancel interval recording, select [OFF] in the selected interval. 8 Touch . z Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you record flowers blooming, etc. GOFF ON ( To deactivate interval recording. ) To record moving pictures on a tape in step 7. b ... in recording time of up to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during recording (p. 87). 78 Using the Menu INTERVAL REC. Connect your camcorder to ± 6 frames from the selected time. You can silence the beeps during the operation. [a] [a] [b] [b] a: [REC TIME] b: [INTERVAL] 1...
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.... in the (STANDARD SET) menu is set to [5 min]. (p. 88) cWhen approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off . cSet [BEEP] to REC or insert a new cassette. (p. 127) cThe tape is recording candlelight or electric light too... light function. (p. 38) Picture appears too dark on the screen, and the subject does not appear on the screen. Adjust the focus manually. (p. 42) A vertical band appears when • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is stuck to the drum...
.... in the (STANDARD SET) menu is set to [5 min]. (p. 88) cWhen approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off . cSet [BEEP] to REC or insert a new cassette. (p. 127) cThe tape is recording candlelight or electric light too... light function. (p. 38) Picture appears too dark on the screen, and the subject does not appear on the screen. Adjust the focus manually. (p. 42) A vertical band appears when • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is stuck to the drum...
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... playing back image data modified on your camcorder (p. 73). When playing back image data recorded with other device. • "Memory Stick Duo" and " " are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and " " are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate Memory Stick ... trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. 130 Additional Information Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not sold in this manual. Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" by your camcorder conform to the Design Rule ...
... playing back image data modified on your camcorder (p. 73). When playing back image data recorded with other device. • "Memory Stick Duo" and " " are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and " " are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate Memory Stick ... trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. 130 Additional Information Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not sold in this manual. Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" by your camcorder conform to the Design Rule ...
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... vary depending on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder model. Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on your camcorder. Frame recording (p. 77) Outputting analog images and sound in the CAMERA-TAPE ...set memory (p. 61) NightShot plus (p. 40) Super NightShot plus (p. 40) Color Slow Shutter (p. 40) Warning (p. 121) Picture effect (p. 75) Digital effect (p. 44) MEMORY MIX (p. 46) Manual focus (p. 41) PROGRAM AE (p. 65) Backlight (p. 38) White balance (p. 66) 16:9 WIDE (p. 69) SteadyShot off (p. 70) Protect (p. ...
... vary depending on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder model. Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on your camcorder. Frame recording (p. 77) Outputting analog images and sound in the CAMERA-TAPE ...set memory (p. 61) NightShot plus (p. 40) Super NightShot plus (p. 40) Color Slow Shutter (p. 40) Warning (p. 121) Picture effect (p. 75) Digital effect (p. 44) MEMORY MIX (p. 46) Manual focus (p. 41) PROGRAM AE (p. 65) Backlight (p. 38) White balance (p. 66) 16:9 WIDE (p. 69) SteadyShot off (p. 70) Protect (p. ...
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... time 19 Power mode 20 PRINT See PictBridge Print mark 109 PROGRAM AE 65 Program edit (PROG. KEY 44 M Main sound See MULTI-SOUND Manual exposure (EXPOSURE 39 Manual focus 42 Memory Chroma key (M T CAM CHROMA 46 Memory Luminance key (M T CAM LUMI 46 MEMORY MIX 46 Memory Overlap (OVERLAP 44 Memory photo...
... time 19 Power mode 20 PRINT See PictBridge Print mark 109 PROGRAM AE 65 Program edit (PROG. KEY 44 M Main sound See MULTI-SOUND Manual exposure (EXPOSURE 39 Manual focus 42 Memory Chroma key (M T CAM CHROMA 46 Memory Luminance key (M T CAM LUMI 46 MEMORY MIX 46 Memory Overlap (OVERLAP 44 Memory photo...