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...1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with superior picture and sound quality. With your purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the sun or under direct sunlight. Your Digital Handycam ... SONY Model No.: DCR-PC5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or white to: Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive...
...1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with superior picture and sound quality. With your purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the sun or under direct sunlight. Your Digital Handycam ... SONY Model No.: DCR-PC5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or white to: Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive...
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AC adaptor (supplied) Connecting plate DK connecting cord (supplied) Remove the battery terminal cover. Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the middle portion of the back of your camcorder. Slide the BATT RELEASE lever to remove the ...
AC adaptor (supplied) Connecting plate DK connecting cord (supplied) Remove the battery terminal cover. Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the middle portion of the back of your camcorder. Slide the BATT RELEASE lever to remove the ...
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... Precautions on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. However, there may be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 9 Effective ratio of the recording cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green, or ... [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Do not place your camcorder get wet may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] Contents of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high...
... Precautions on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. However, there may be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 9 Effective ratio of the recording cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green, or ... [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Do not place your camcorder get wet may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] Contents of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high...
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... operates only with the AC adaptor. For full charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack in the direction of the battery pack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (S series). (1) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. (2) Connect the power cord to charge an...
... operates only with the AC adaptor. For full charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack in the direction of the battery pack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (S series). (1) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. (2) Connect the power cord to charge an...
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...lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. We recommend that you carry out recording in the direction of Sony Corporation. If there is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (S series). Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to... battery life will be shorter when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding BATT RELEASE in the direction of the arrow 1, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the AC power adaptor. "InfoLITHIUM" S series battery packs have the mark.
...lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. We recommend that you carry out recording in the direction of Sony Corporation. If there is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (S series). Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to... battery life will be shorter when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding BATT RELEASE in the direction of the arrow 1, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the AC power adaptor. "InfoLITHIUM" S series battery packs have the mark.
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... camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is removed in the direction of the arrow. (3) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. (4) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1, 2 3 4 To remove the connecting plate The connecting... to the DC OUT jack on the AC adaptor. (2) Slide the connecting plate in the same way as the battery pack. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 WARNING The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.
... camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is removed in the direction of the arrow. (3) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. (4) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1, 2 3 4 To remove the connecting plate The connecting... to the DC OUT jack on the AC adaptor. (2) Slide the connecting plate in the same way as the battery pack. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 WARNING The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.
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... compartment down completely, close the lid until it clicks. 2 OPEN/Z EJECT 3, 4 5 To eject a cassette Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in the direction of the lid other than the mark. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette...
... compartment down completely, close the lid until it clicks. 2 OPEN/Z EJECT 3, 4 5 To eject a cassette Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in the direction of the lid other than the mark. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette...
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.../PAGE2/PAGE3. 16 To cancel settings Press OFF to return to relevant pages for the power supply (p. 10 to 14). (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode)/VCR (in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button. (3) Press OPEN to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. In... appear on the LCD screen. The display returns to open the LCD panel. (4) Press FN. Touch the LCD panel directly to PAGE2. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (6) Press PAGE3 to go to operate each function. 5,6 In CAMERA mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT MENU FADER DIG EFFT END SCH MEM EXPO-
.../PAGE2/PAGE3. 16 To cancel settings Press OFF to return to relevant pages for the power supply (p. 10 to 14). (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode)/VCR (in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button. (3) Press OPEN to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. In... appear on the LCD screen. The display returns to open the LCD panel. (4) Press FN. Touch the LCD panel directly to PAGE2. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (6) Press PAGE3 to go to operate each function. 5,6 In CAMERA mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT MENU FADER DIG EFFT END SCH MEM EXPO-
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...appear on the LCD screen (Mirror mode). Indicators in the viewfinder. When you turn the LCD panel over so that you use the viewfinder. Recording a picture Shooting with the LCD screen makes battery life shorter than using the viewfinder. •When using the LCD screen except in the mirror...is opened up to see. Picture in the mirror mode The picture on the Remote Commander does not work. During recording in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be normal when recorded. However, the picture will be difficult to 90 degrees. Notes •Shooting with the LCD screen Press OPEN to...
...appear on the LCD screen (Mirror mode). Indicators in the viewfinder. When you turn the LCD panel over so that you use the viewfinder. Recording a picture Shooting with the LCD screen makes battery life shorter than using the viewfinder. •When using the LCD screen except in the mirror...is opened up to see. Picture in the mirror mode The picture on the Remote Commander does not work. During recording in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be normal when recorded. However, the picture will be difficult to 90 degrees. Notes •Shooting with the LCD screen Press OPEN to...
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... playback in the stop mode. Video control buttons Marks on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in reverse Horizontal noise appears at the center or top and bottom of the recorded section plays back and stops. When you play back a tape in the reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on...
... playback in the stop mode. Video control buttons Marks on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in reverse Horizontal noise appears at the center or top and bottom of the recorded section plays back and stops. When you play back a tape in the reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on...
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... to the gaps between video signals. Bounce During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. Black bands appear on the screen during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide -screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. Connection for a TV Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE ...:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. ID-2 system The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2) system. In the wide mode, you can record a 16:9 wide picture to the full mode, you cannot select the following functions: - Old movie - When ...
... to the gaps between video signals. Bounce During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. Black bands appear on the screen during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide -screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. Connection for a TV Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE ...:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. ID-2 system The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2) system. In the wide mode, you can record a 16:9 wide picture to the full mode, you cannot select the following functions: - Old movie - When ...
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...drop or apply strong shock to corrosive gases. •When you carry or store a "Memory Stick", put it in the following cases: - Under direct sunlight. - You can exchange image data with your camcorder. If you remove the "Memory Stick", turn the power off or detach the battery for ... supplied with other equipment such as in a car parked in the viewfinder of your camcorder. Using a "Memory Stick"-introduction You can record and play back, re-record or delete still images. Extremely hot such as a personal computer etc., using the PC serial cable for replacement when the access lamp...
...drop or apply strong shock to corrosive gases. •When you carry or store a "Memory Stick", put it in the following cases: - Under direct sunlight. - You can exchange image data with your camcorder. If you remove the "Memory Stick", turn the power off or detach the battery for ... supplied with other equipment such as in a car parked in the viewfinder of your camcorder. Using a "Memory Stick"-introduction You can record and play back, re-record or delete still images. Extremely hot such as a personal computer etc., using the PC serial cable for replacement when the access lamp...
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... a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. If "MEMORYSTICK ERROR" is displayed The "Memory Stick" is corrupted or the file in the direction of the arrow. If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick". 98 Access lamp "Memory Stick" compartment Ejecting a "Memory Stick" Slide MEMORY RELEASE... in the "Memory Stick" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick". Using a "Memory Stick"-introduction Inserting a "Memory Stick" Insert a "Memory Stick" in the "Memory Stick" ...
... a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. If "MEMORYSTICK ERROR" is displayed The "Memory Stick" is corrupted or the file in the direction of the arrow. If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick". 98 Access lamp "Memory Stick" compartment Ejecting a "Memory Stick" Slide MEMORY RELEASE... in the "Memory Stick" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick". Using a "Memory Stick"-introduction Inserting a "Memory Stick" Insert a "Memory Stick" in the "Memory Stick" ...
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Press the LCD panel directly to operate each function. 3~6 FN In the memory camera mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT 1 POWER LOCK LOCK MENU PLAY INDEX EXPO-... LCD panel. SURE PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT LCD PLAY INDEX BRT PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT 2 In the memory camera mode In the memory playback mode SELF PLAY INDEX TIMER PLAY INDEX FN - + CAM INDEX FN 99 "Memory Stick..." operations MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA Using a "Memory Stick"-introduction Using a touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (5) ...
Press the LCD panel directly to operate each function. 3~6 FN In the memory camera mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT 1 POWER LOCK LOCK MENU PLAY INDEX EXPO-... LCD panel. SURE PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT LCD PLAY INDEX BRT PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT 2 In the memory camera mode In the memory playback mode SELF PLAY INDEX TIMER PLAY INDEX FN - + CAM INDEX FN 99 "Memory Stick..." operations MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA Using a "Memory Stick"-introduction Using a touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (5) ...
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... equipment to this unit by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. IEEE 1394 is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated ...'s maximum baud rate varies according to equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other devices via the directly connected equipment. What is a trademark approved by SONY, and is i.LINK? About the Name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to...
... equipment to this unit by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. IEEE 1394 is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated ...'s maximum baud rate varies according to equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other devices via the directly connected equipment. What is a trademark approved by SONY, and is i.LINK? About the Name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to...
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... and the % indicator flashes. Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. If the above problem persists, repeat cleaning. ...indicator and " CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after about 1 hour with the Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the... Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to prevent moisture condensation When you use your camcorder ...
... and the % indicator flashes. Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. If the above problem persists, repeat cleaning. ...indicator and " CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after about 1 hour with the Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the... Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to prevent moisture condensation When you use your camcorder ...
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...disassemble nor modify the battery pack. •Attach the battery pack to come into your eyes, wash your nearest Sony dealer. 143 Vibrating Battery pack •Use only the specified charger or video equipment with a lot of batteries. •Current flows from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects ...fire. •Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. •Store the battery pack in locations that are: - If batteries are not using them for a long time, charge the battery pack ...
...disassemble nor modify the battery pack. •Attach the battery pack to come into your eyes, wash your nearest Sony dealer. 143 Vibrating Battery pack •Use only the specified charger or video equipment with a lot of batteries. •Current flows from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects ...fire. •Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. •Store the battery pack in locations that are: - If batteries are not using them for a long time, charge the battery pack ...
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... with black paper. 151 Notes on the batteries to distinguish your camcorder from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. polarities on the Remote Commander •Point the remote sensor away from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. marks inside the battery compartment. If you use another...
... with black paper. 151 Notes on the batteries to distinguish your camcorder from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. polarities on the Remote Commander •Point the remote sensor away from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. marks inside the battery compartment. If you use another...