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...For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you may call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is very easy to use. Operation is intended to alert the user to come. Welcome! You will soon be producing home video that you ...appliance. CAUTION You are cautioned that may be of sufficient magnitude to operate this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. You can return your purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC9 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Congratulations on your unwanted lithium ion batteries to rain or moisture....
...For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you may call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is very easy to use. Operation is intended to alert the user to come. Welcome! You will soon be producing home video that you ...appliance. CAUTION You are cautioned that may be of sufficient magnitude to operate this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. You can return your purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC9 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Congratulations on your unwanted lithium ion batteries to rain or moisture....
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...) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 148) q; Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12) qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 176) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 5 Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your...
...) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 148) q; Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12) qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 176) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 5 Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your...
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...recording on TV 40 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on tapes - Title search 69 Searching a recording by frame recording - Digital program editing 77 Using with digital effects ... 66 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Basics Recording a picture 22 Shooting backlit subjects - MPEG movie recording .... 129 Recording... Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - Photo save 140 6 END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 32 Playback - Signal convert function .. 88 Recording video or TV ...
...recording on TV 40 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on tapes - Title search 69 Searching a recording by frame recording - Digital program editing 77 Using with digital effects ... 66 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Basics Recording a picture 22 Shooting backlit subjects - MPEG movie recording .... 129 Recording... Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - Photo save 140 6 END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 32 Playback - Signal convert function .. 88 Recording video or TV ...
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MPEG movie playback 145 Viewing images using your camcorder abroad 174 Maintenance information and precautions 175 Specifications 181 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .......... 183 Index 190 7 SLIDE SHOW 154 Preventing accidental erasure - ... indicators and messages ......... 167 Additional Information Usable cassettes 169 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 171 About i.LINK 172 Using your computer .. 147 Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s -
MPEG movie playback 145 Viewing images using your camcorder abroad 174 Maintenance information and precautions 175 Specifications 181 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .......... 183 Index 190 7 SLIDE SHOW 154 Preventing accidental erasure - ... indicators and messages ......... 167 Additional Information Usable cassettes 169 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 171 About i.LINK 172 Using your computer .. 147 Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s -
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... Holding Grip This chapter introduces you to the basic features of the cassette to hold your camcorder as illustrated. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Insert the cassette in parentheses "( )" for more information. Pull down completely, close the...19) 1 Slide OPEN/ ZEJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the middle portion of the back of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the window facing out. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark ...
... Holding Grip This chapter introduces you to the basic features of the cassette to hold your camcorder as illustrated. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Insert the cassette in parentheses "( )" for more information. Pull down completely, close the...19) 1 Slide OPEN/ ZEJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the middle portion of the back of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the window facing out. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark ...
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...button. POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 Press START/STOP. Recording a picture (p. 22) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Press OPEN to record the date and time for a picture, set to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD.... Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) VCR 3 Set the POWER switch to off. MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, pull out the viewfinder untill its...
...button. POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) 4 Press START/STOP. Recording a picture (p. 22) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Press OPEN to record the date and time for a picture, set to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD.... Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) VCR 3 Set the POWER switch to off. MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, pull out the viewfinder untill its...
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... of such materials may be contrary to CAMERA. Photo search (p. 72) The functions you can only use a tape with your camcorder are : - Labeling a cassette (p. ... on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is being carried out. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. e.g. Note on your camcorder. Note on whether the... 98) - - Set the POWER switch to the provision of the copyright laws. 10 Unauthorized recording of the features that you need an NTSC system-based TV. Getting started - Using this manual...
... of such materials may be contrary to CAMERA. Photo search (p. 72) The functions you can only use a tape with your camcorder are : - Labeling a cassette (p. ... on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is being carried out. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. e.g. Note on your camcorder. Note on whether the... 98) - - Set the POWER switch to the provision of the copyright laws. 10 Unauthorized recording of the features that you need an NTSC system-based TV. Getting started - Using this manual...
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... technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder ...camcorder to malfunction. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera...
... technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder ...camcorder to malfunction. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera...
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... the battery terminal cover. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend that you use the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding BATT (battery) release lever in the direction of the arrow 1, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2. (2) Insert...
... the battery terminal cover. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend that you use the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding BATT (battery) release lever in the direction of the arrow 1, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2. (2) Insert...
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...lamp goes out. (full charge) 2 CHARGE lamp 14 POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from coming into contact ... battery pack after charging it for details of the AC power adaptor. Something is wrong with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the battery pack. While charging the battery pack, the CHARGE lamp flashes in the following cases: - Note Prevent metallic objects...
...lamp goes out. (full charge) 2 CHARGE lamp 14 POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from coming into contact ... battery pack after charging it for details of the AC power adaptor. Something is wrong with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the battery pack. While charging the battery pack, the CHARGE lamp flashes in the following cases: - Note Prevent metallic objects...
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... time on /off. The actual battery life may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter ... Typical** 85 45 140 75 295 160 450 245 520 285 Approximate minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. 14 The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of the ambient temperature. Step 1 Preparing the power supply...
... time on /off. The actual battery life may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter ... Typical** 85 45 140 75 295 160 450 245 520 285 Approximate minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. 14 The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of the ambient temperature. Step 1 Preparing the power supply...
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... is correct. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 15 Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM...
... is correct. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 15 Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM...
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...cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority." Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery ...pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to your camcorder with the ...
...cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority." Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery ...pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to your camcorder with the ...
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... may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you do not use your camcorder for the first time. "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 177). First, set the ...year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to...
... may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you do not use your camcorder for the first time. "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 177). First, set the ...year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to...
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If you do not set the date and time and are recorded on a 12-hour cycle. - 12:00 AM stands for midnight. - 12:00 PM stands for noon. 18 Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick". Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 y 2001 T t 2079 To return to FN Press EXIT.
If you do not set the date and time and are recorded on a 12-hour cycle. - 12:00 AM stands for midnight. - 12:00 PM stands for noon. 18 Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick". Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 y 2001 T t 2079 To return to FN Press EXIT.
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Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (7) Press a desired operation item. To cancel settings Press OFF to return to operate each function. 5,6 In CAMERA mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT MENU FADER DIG EFFT SPOT METER END EXPO- Touch the LCD panel ... pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for each function. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (6) Press PAGE3 to go to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode) or VCR (in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button. (4) Press FN. Operation buttons appear on the LCD ...
Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (7) Press a desired operation item. To cancel settings Press OFF to return to operate each function. 5,6 In CAMERA mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT MENU FADER DIG EFFT SPOT METER END EXPO- Touch the LCD panel ... pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for each function. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (6) Press PAGE3 to go to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode) or VCR (in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button. (4) Press FN. Operation buttons appear on the LCD ...
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... (CALIBRATION) (p. 177). • When the LCD screen gets dirty, use the supplied cleanig cloth. Touch panel You can control the display 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 LCD... panel, press operation buttons 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, SPOT METER, FADER, DIG EFFT, END SCH, EXPOSURE TITLE, LCD BRT, VOL, MEM MIX SELFTIMER In VCR mode...
... (CALIBRATION) (p. 177). • When the LCD screen gets dirty, use the supplied cleanig cloth. Touch panel You can control the display 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 LCD... panel, press operation buttons 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, SPOT METER, FADER, DIG EFFT, END SCH, EXPOSURE TITLE, LCD BRT, VOL, MEM MIX SELFTIMER In VCR mode...
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... "Step 3" for you. (1) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to the standby mode. (6) Press START/STOP. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder firmly as illustrated. (4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (5) Set the POWER switch to the previous position. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove...
... "Step 3" for you. (1) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to the standby mode. (6) Press START/STOP. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder firmly as illustrated. (4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (5) Set the POWER switch to the previous position. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove...
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...camcorder. When you turn off your camcorder in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on Recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play ) mode. To resume the standby mode, set to CAMERA again. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during recording.... Select SP or LP in the LP (long play ) mode and in the menu settings (p. 105). The LOCK switch is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. However, they...
...camcorder. When you turn off your camcorder in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on Recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play ) mode. To resume the standby mode, set to CAMERA again. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during recording.... Select SP or LP in the LP (long play ) mode and in the menu settings (p. 105). The LOCK switch is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. However, they...
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Note When using the LCD screen except in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. If this feature to CAMERA, Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the recording mode. When you adjust the angle of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. 24 Shooting with ...camer subject to 90 degrees. Some of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD panel is set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body. The subject uses this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder. The indicator appears in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns...
Note When using the LCD screen except in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. If this feature to CAMERA, Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the recording mode. When you adjust the angle of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. 24 Shooting with ...camer subject to 90 degrees. Some of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD panel is set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body. The subject uses this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder. The indicator appears in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns...