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...in this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Welcome! ...Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you may be producing home video that any questions about this product, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or white to: Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony...SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. You will soon be prohibited. Note: In some areas the disposal of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC5 Responsible Party: Sony...
...in this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Welcome! ...Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you may be producing home video that any questions about this product, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or white to: Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony...SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. You will soon be prohibited. Note: In some areas the disposal of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC5 Responsible Party: Sony...
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...145 Searching for a photo Quick Function Guide 153 - Tape Photo recording 32 Adjusting the white balance manually ....... 35 Using the wide mode 36 Using the fader function 37 Using special effects - Digital effect 41 Deleting images 120 Using the PROGRAM AE function 44 ... video unit and personal computer - PB ZOOM .... 51 Quickly locating a scene using the zero set Self-diagnosis display 135 Warning indicators and messages 136 Using your own titles 85 Labeling a cassette 87 Recording - Title search 53 Searching a recording by title - Basics Customizing Your Camcorder ...
...145 Searching for a photo Quick Function Guide 153 - Tape Photo recording 32 Adjusting the white balance manually ....... 35 Using the wide mode 36 Using the fader function 37 Using special effects - Digital effect 41 Deleting images 120 Using the PROGRAM AE function 44 ... video unit and personal computer - PB ZOOM .... 51 Quickly locating a scene using the zero set Self-diagnosis display 135 Warning indicators and messages 136 Using your own titles 85 Labeling a cassette 87 Recording - Title search 53 Searching a recording by title - Basics Customizing Your Camcorder ...
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... the display with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it or press those buttons lightly with your camcorder. •When operation buttons do not work even if you press them with sharp-pointed objects such as pens. •Do not press the ... with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of the items changes to display the following buttons: In CAMERA mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 MENU, END SEARCH, FADER, DIGITAL EFFECT, MEMORY MIX, EXPOSURE TITLE, LCD BRIGHT, VOLUME SELFTIMER In VCR mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 MENU, LCD BRIGHT, VOLUME, END ...
... the display with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it or press those buttons lightly with your camcorder. •When operation buttons do not work even if you press them with sharp-pointed objects such as pens. •Do not press the ... with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of the items changes to display the following buttons: In CAMERA mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 MENU, END SEARCH, FADER, DIGITAL EFFECT, MEMORY MIX, EXPOSURE TITLE, LCD BRIGHT, VOLUME SELFTIMER In VCR mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 MENU, LCD BRIGHT, VOLUME, END ...
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... image is displayed in use the tape photo recording function during those seven seconds is recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. while the digital effect function is then recorded for about 765 pictures in the viewfinder immediately....;When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder can record a still picture. while the fader function is completed. The sound during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. To use If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording function When you want to CAMERA. (2)...
... image is displayed in use the tape photo recording function during those seven seconds is recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. while the digital effect function is then recorded for about 765 pictures in the viewfinder immediately....;When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder can record a still picture. while the fader function is completed. The sound during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. To use If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording function When you want to CAMERA. (2)...
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... to display PAGE1 (p. 16). (2) Press FADER. OVER- Also, you selected flashes. (5) Press START/STOP. Digital effect - The fader indicator you cannot use the following functions. - Tape Photo recording 38 When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FN to FN. After the fade in/out is carried out : Before pressing START... FN to the normal mode. W I PE DOT TONE LAP To cancel the fader function After the fade in/out is carried out : Your camcorder automatically returns to display PAGE1 (p. 16). Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, Wipe or Dot function only) -
... to display PAGE1 (p. 16). (2) Press FADER. OVER- Also, you selected flashes. (5) Press START/STOP. Digital effect - The fader indicator you cannot use the following functions. - Tape Photo recording 38 When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FN to FN. After the fade in/out is carried out : Before pressing START... FN to the normal mode. W I PE DOT TONE LAP To cancel the fader function After the fade in/out is carried out : Your camcorder automatically returns to display PAGE1 (p. 16). Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, Wipe or Dot function only) -
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...EFFT. NEG. PASTEL [c] : The contrast of the picture is mosaic. [a] [b] [c] [d] (1) In CAMERA mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). (2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in in films... or on the TV. When you turn the picture effect function off Your camcorder automatically returns to FN Press EXIT. MOSAIC [d] : The picture is reversed. To turn the ...menu settings. SEPIA : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in the menu settings to select a desired ...
...EFFT. NEG. PASTEL [c] : The contrast of the picture is mosaic. [a] [b] [c] [d] (1) In CAMERA mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). (2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in in films... or on the TV. When you turn the picture effect function off Your camcorder automatically returns to FN Press EXIT. MOSAIC [d] : The picture is reversed. To turn the ...menu settings. SEPIA : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in the menu settings to select a desired ...
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SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to pictures. STILL You can record a still picture so that an incidental image like a trail is superimposed on a moving picture. ...41 FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can slow down the shutter speed. However, the picture may be less clear. Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Digital effect You can swap a brighter area in a still picture with a moving picture. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can add special...
SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to pictures. STILL You can record a still picture so that an incidental image like a trail is superimposed on a moving picture. ...41 FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can slow down the shutter speed. However, the picture may be less clear. Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Digital effect You can swap a brighter area in a still picture with a moving picture. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can add special...
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... to FN Press EXIT. Slow shutter - Sports lesson mode 45 Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In the standby/memory camera mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). (2) Press MENU, then...function is selected You can adjust the exposure. Soft portrait mode - This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects. •The following functions do not work ...in the low lux mode: - Old movie - Bounce •The following modes. Digital effect - Memory overlap - Wipe - Dot •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE...
... to FN Press EXIT. Slow shutter - Sports lesson mode 45 Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In the standby/memory camera mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16). (2) Press MENU, then...function is selected You can adjust the exposure. Soft portrait mode - This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects. •The following functions do not work ...in the low lux mode: - Old movie - Bounce •The following modes. Digital effect - Memory overlap - Wipe - Dot •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE...
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... to FN Press EXIT. TRAIL To return to PAGE2. Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you have processed using the digital effect, record the pictures on the VCR using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. The screen to PAGE2. 1 FN 2,3 DIG...(5) Press OK to return to select a desired digital effect mode appears. (3) Select a desired digital effect mode. Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •To record pictures that you can process a scene using your camcorder as a still picture. (4) Press -/+ to ...
... to FN Press EXIT. TRAIL To return to PAGE2. Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you have processed using the digital effect, record the pictures on the VCR using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. The screen to PAGE2. 1 FN 2,3 DIG...(5) Press OK to return to select a desired digital effect mode appears. (3) Select a desired digital effect mode. Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •To record pictures that you can process a scene using your camcorder as a still picture. (4) Press -/+ to ...
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... DV IN/OUT : Signal flow When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Prepare the VCR for high-quality editing. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for recording. PB zoom - If you play back the picture using the i.LINK cable (DV...
... DV IN/OUT : Signal flow When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Prepare the VCR for high-quality editing. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for recording. PB zoom - If you play back the picture using the i.LINK cable (DV...
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... for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing Step 1 Connect your camcorder and the VCR (p. 66). Step 3 Adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder to the VCR (p. 60). When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as...
... for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing Step 1 Connect your camcorder and the VCR (p. 66). Step 3 Adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder to the VCR (p. 60). When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as...
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...CONTROL ADJ TEST "CUT - When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to display PAGE1 (p. 16... PAUSEMODE I R ADJ TEST i. Dubbing only desired scenes - OTHERS EXIT ED I T SET CONTROL I R TEST EXEC RET. Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using the A/V connecting cable, follow the ...the control signal correctly. (1) Setting the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to the remote sensor on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of your VCR, then press EXEC. I N" "CUT -OUT" I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I...
...CONTROL ADJ TEST "CUT - When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to display PAGE1 (p. 16... PAUSEMODE I R ADJ TEST i. Dubbing only desired scenes - OTHERS EXIT ED I T SET CONTROL I R TEST EXEC RET. Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using the A/V connecting cable, follow the ...the control signal correctly. (1) Setting the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to the remote sensor on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of your VCR, then press EXEC. I N" "CUT -OUT" I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I...
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... Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA/PROSCAN Realistic Sansui Singer Samsung Sanyo Scott Sharp Shintom Signature 2000 (M. Be sure to IR SETUP codes. 62 Brand Sony Admiral (M. Wards) Sylvania Symphonic Tashiro Tatung Teac Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith IR SETUP code 21, 28, 22, 23, 24 23, 80, 32 21, 33..., 35 21, 33, 80, 35 77, 78 40, 07 89, 88, 37, 95, 47 36, 21, 33, 35 95 * TV/VCR component Note on your camcorder. Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your VCR. Default setting is not corresponed to...
... Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA/PROSCAN Realistic Sansui Singer Samsung Sanyo Scott Sharp Shintom Signature 2000 (M. Be sure to IR SETUP codes. 62 Brand Sony Admiral (M. Wards) Sylvania Symphonic Tashiro Tatung Teac Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith IR SETUP code 21, 28, 22, 23, 24 23, 80, 32 21, 33..., 35 21, 33, 80, 35 77, 78 40, 07 89, 88, 37, 95, 47 36, 21, 33, 35 95 * TV/VCR component Note on your camcorder. Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your VCR. Default setting is not corresponed to...
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... the button to cancel recording pause is X. • Select "REC" if the button to cancel recording pause is z. • Select "PB" if the button to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to cancel recording pause on your VCR. Digital program editing (2) Setting ...the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR 1 Select PAUSEMODE...
... the button to cancel recording pause is X. • Select "REC" if the button to cancel recording pause is z. • Select "PB" if the button to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to cancel recording pause on your VCR. Digital program editing (2) Setting ...the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR 1 Select PAUSEMODE...
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...then press EXEC. 3 Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC. I N" "CUT -OUT" I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST "CUT - Digital program editing (4) Confirming the VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the VCR to "COMPLETE". 3 OTHERS ED I R TEST EXIT ENGAGE REC PAUSE RETURN EXECUTE EXEC RET. I N" "...of your VCR. 64 Dubbing only desired scenes - If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct. The indicator you selected to cancel recording pause on the VCR flashes on the VCR. •Set your camcorder and the VCR about 11 7/8 in. (30cm) apart. •Refer...
...then press EXEC. 3 Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC. I N" "CUT -OUT" I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST "CUT - Digital program editing (4) Confirming the VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the VCR to "COMPLETE". 3 OTHERS ED I R TEST EXIT ENGAGE REC PAUSE RETURN EXECUTE EXEC RET. I N" "...of your VCR. 64 Dubbing only desired scenes - If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct. The indicator you selected to cancel recording pause on the VCR flashes on the VCR. •Set your camcorder and the VCR about 11 7/8 in. (30cm) apart. •Refer...
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... Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to display PAGE1 (p. 16). (4) Select EDIT SET in , then press EXEC (p. 89). (5) Select CONTROL, then press EXEC. (6) Select i.LINK, then press ... "CUT - When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied), follow the procedures below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set its POWER switch to VCR/VTR. (3) Press FN to DV input.
... Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to display PAGE1 (p. 16). (4) Select EDIT SET in , then press EXEC (p. 89). (5) Select CONTROL, then press EXEC. (6) Select i.LINK, then press ... "CUT - When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied), follow the procedures below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set its POWER switch to VCR/VTR. (3) Press FN to DV input.
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... all the closing numerical values of each OUT. (7) Select "CUT-IN", then press EXEC. (8) Select the average numerical value of your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER swtich to VCR on an image for five times each to execute. 66 The "EXECUTING" indicator flashes on the ...calculated stop position for adjusting the synchronicity. to calculate the numerical values for recording is not necessary. (3) Select ADJ TEST, then press EXEC. (4) Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC. Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust ...
... all the closing numerical values of each OUT. (7) Select "CUT-IN", then press EXEC. (8) Select the average numerical value of your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER swtich to VCR on an image for five times each to execute. 66 The "EXECUTING" indicator flashes on the ...calculated stop position for adjusting the synchronicity. to calculate the numerical values for recording is not necessary. (3) Select ADJ TEST, then press EXEC. (4) Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC. Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust ...
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...(1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for the end of the program mark ... the program mark changes to 7. When you connect using the video operation buttons, then pause playback (p. 29). (5) Press MARK IN on the LCD screen or MARK button on the Remote Commander. Then press EXEC. (4) Search for recording into the VCR. (2) Press FN to operate the dubbing function...
...(1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for the end of the program mark ... the program mark changes to 7. When you connect using the video operation buttons, then pause playback (p. 29). (5) Press MARK IN on the LCD screen or MARK button on the Remote Commander. Then press EXEC. (4) Search for recording into the VCR. (2) Press FN to operate the dubbing function...
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...i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you don't need to set the VCR to recording pause mode.) When you use a video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT. When the dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR are connected, and that the VCR is not turned on. 70...LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected. •The power of the first program, then start dubbing. To finish the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is complete. The "SEARCH" indicator appears during search, and the "EDITING" indicator appears during editing Press ...
...i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you don't need to set the VCR to recording pause mode.) When you use a video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT. When the dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR are connected, and that the VCR is not turned on. 70...LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected. •The power of the first program, then start dubbing. To finish the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is complete. The "SEARCH" indicator appears during search, and the "EDITING" indicator appears during editing Press ...
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... contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder connected to ON in the menu settings (p. 89). (4) Start playback on the analog video unit slightly ahead of the point from which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press...
... contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder connected to ON in the menu settings (p. 89). (4) Start playback on the analog video unit slightly ahead of the point from which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press...