Network Function Operating Instructions
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...purchased the camcorder. NetFront is subject to memory corruption. Equipment that you make backup copies of the camcorder. No compensation for your network preferences. These may not cause interference, and (2) this manual. Before connecting... the AC power adaptor or replacing the battery pack, be able to a malfunction, problems with a fully charged battery pack. Note on the network function The network function is repaired by Sony...
...purchased the camcorder. NetFront is subject to memory corruption. Equipment that you make backup copies of the camcorder. No compensation for your network preferences. These may not cause interference, and (2) this manual. Before connecting... the AC power adaptor or replacing the battery pack, be able to a malfunction, problems with a fully charged battery pack. Note on the network function The network function is repaired by Sony...
Network Function Operating Instructions
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.... Browser Cookie: Select whether to check the e-mail inbox after sending email. Note A verification message does not appear when you can cancel the line connection manually.
.... Browser Cookie: Select whether to check the e-mail inbox after sending email. Note A verification message does not appear when you can cancel the line connection manually.
Network Function Operating Instructions
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... appears again. (8) Select [Exit], then press the centre z on the control button. Be careful to 50 addresses can send email without entering the e-mail address manually. The setup of your camcorder. 40-GB
... appears again. (8) Select [Exit], then press the centre z on the control button. Be careful to 50 addresses can send email without entering the e-mail address manually. The setup of your camcorder. 40-GB
Network Function Operating Instructions
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... is busy. exit the NETWORK mode, turn off the camcorder, remove and insert the "Memory Stick", then operate the camcorder. Do not turn off the camcorder while the message is insufficient. Check the corresponding descriptions in manual setup may be wrong. Your ID or password entered on... the PPP screen during manual setup may be broken. Check the setup. ...
... is busy. exit the NETWORK mode, turn off the camcorder, remove and insert the "Memory Stick", then operate the camcorder. Do not turn off the camcorder while the message is insufficient. Check the corresponding descriptions in manual setup may be wrong. Your ID or password entered on... the PPP screen during manual setup may be broken. Check the setup. ...
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...the centre z on the control button. Check this page on the PPP screen during manual setup may be wrong. Check your password. • Connect the page after a while. • Your password entered on the camcorder. Set the Date and Time Invalid Data Open Anyway? DNS Error The Requested URL... Could Not Found • The URL may be wrong. • The DNS entry on the camcorder. Your password entered on the control button. Set up on the Mail screen during manual setup may be wrong. The certification of other pages. The clock is safe, select [OK], then ...
...the centre z on the control button. Check this page on the PPP screen during manual setup may be wrong. Check your password. • Connect the page after a while. • Your password entered on the camcorder. Set the Date and Time Invalid Data Open Anyway? DNS Error The Requested URL... Could Not Found • The URL may be wrong. • The DNS entry on the camcorder. Your password entered on the control button. Set up on the Mail screen during manual setup may be wrong. The certification of other pages. The clock is safe, select [OK], then ...
Operating Instructions
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Model No. DCR-PC120BT TM SERIES DCR-PC115/PC120BT ©2001 Sony Corporation DCR-PC Model No. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. 3-070-602-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC-
Model No. DCR-PC120BT TM SERIES DCR-PC115/PC120BT ©2001 Sony Corporation DCR-PC Model No. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. 3-070-602-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC-
Operating Instructions
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... against harmful interference in a particular installation. However, there is no guarantee that to which the receiver is connected. - If you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules....radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in accordance with the limits for help. For customers in this manual could void your authority to operate this product, you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the U.S.A. Increase the separation...
... against harmful interference in a particular installation. However, there is no guarantee that to which the receiver is connected. - If you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules....radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in accordance with the limits for help. For customers in this manual could void your authority to operate this product, you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the U.S.A. Increase the separation...
Operating Instructions
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... •Digital effect (p. 46) •Title (p. 90) •MEMORY MIX (p. 121) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings •Manual focus (p. 53) •Sports lesson (p. 49) •Landscape (p. 49) Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode •Back light (p. 27...refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (p. 155) Other uses Functions to use on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (p. 141) Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth equipped device (DCR-PC120BT only) Accessing the Internet, sending/receiving your computer ...
... •Digital effect (p. 46) •Title (p. 90) •MEMORY MIX (p. 121) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings •Manual focus (p. 53) •Sports lesson (p. 49) •Landscape (p. 49) Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode •Back light (p. 27...refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (p. 155) Other uses Functions to use on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (p. 141) Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth equipped device (DCR-PC120BT only) Accessing the Internet, sending/receiving your computer ...
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...fader function 42 Using special effects - Digital effect ... 46 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 49 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 52 Focusing manually 53 Interval recording 55 Frame by frame recording - Signal convert function 80 Recording video or TV programs ....... 81 ...Inserting a scene from a tape as a still image 118 Superimposing a still image in the dark - Cut recording 57 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing ...
...fader function 42 Using special effects - Digital effect ... 46 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 49 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 52 Focusing manually 53 Interval recording 55 Frame by frame recording - Signal convert function 80 Recording video or TV programs ....... 81 ...Inserting a scene from a tape as a still image 118 Superimposing a still image in the dark - Cut recording 57 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing ...
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... listed in capital letters. You can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual and operating your camcorder. (DCR-PC120BT is based on your camcorder. As you can only use a tape with the cassette memory are shown in the table below. - Getting started - Types of this...
... listed in capital letters. You can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual and operating your camcorder. (DCR-PC120BT is based on your camcorder. As you can only use a tape with the cassette memory are shown in the table below. - Getting started - Types of this...
Operating Instructions
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...and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the copyright laws. Sometimes this manual Note on the LCD screen and the finder. Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the...placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. To view your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 11 Unauthorized recording of such materials may be ...
...and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the copyright laws. Sometimes this manual Note on the LCD screen and the finder. Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the...placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. To view your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 11 Unauthorized recording of such materials may be ...
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...the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. the outdoors in incorrect or unnatural colors. • If focusing is set N.S. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • When you cannot use the following functions: - White balance - HOLOGRAM AF When the POWER switch is difficult with the... autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. • Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using the Super NightShot function, you shoot with the flash - and "NIGHTSHOT...
...the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. the outdoors in incorrect or unnatural colors. • If focusing is set N.S. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • When you cannot use the following functions: - White balance - HOLOGRAM AF When the POWER switch is difficult with the... autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. • Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using the Super NightShot function, you shoot with the flash - and "NIGHTSHOT...
Operating Instructions
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... flash: The flash does not fire. Darken the surroundings by covering the lens part, and press PHOTO lightly so that your camcorder starts to charge power for the flash. Tape Photo recording Recording images with the flash, it is adjusted to the appropriate brightness... through the photocell window for firing after the flash pops up automatically. Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for focusing manually. 37 Recording a still image on individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the same time. • ...
... flash: The flash does not fire. Darken the surroundings by covering the lens part, and press PHOTO lightly so that your camcorder starts to charge power for the flash. Tape Photo recording Recording images with the flash, it is adjusted to the appropriate brightness... through the photocell window for firing after the flash pops up automatically. Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for focusing manually. 37 Recording a still image on individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the same time. • ...
Operating Instructions
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... adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to get a better adjustment when: - In the automatic white balance mode Point your camcorder at a white subject for replacement. - You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa. 40 Normally white balance is being taken in a... mode Set WHT BAL to the outdoors from the interior of a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. When you record in with the control button (p. 96). (2) Select and decide upon WHT BAL ...
... adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to get a better adjustment when: - In the automatic white balance mode Point your camcorder at a white subject for replacement. - You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa. 40 Normally white balance is being taken in a... mode Set WHT BAL to the outdoors from the interior of a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. When you record in with the control button (p. 96). (2) Select and decide upon WHT BAL ...
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... effects - Picture effect - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.
... effects - Picture effect - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.
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... - If you slide NIGHTSHOT to CAMERA or MEMORY, press EXPOSURE. Bright subject and dark background - If you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. The subject is automatically adjusted. night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to ON. 52... Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - The exposure indicator appears. (2) Push b/B on the control button to adjust the brightness. 2 EXPOSURE To return...
... - If you slide NIGHTSHOT to CAMERA or MEMORY, press EXPOSURE. Bright subject and dark background - If you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. The subject is automatically adjusted. night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to ON. 52... Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - The exposure indicator appears. (2) Push b/B on the control button to adjust the brightness. 2 EXPOSURE To return...
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... to a subject in the following cases. When you are trying to shoot a distant object. 53 Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set the POWER switch to... the manual focus mode. The 9 indicator appears. (2) Turn the focus ring to turn off the indicator. FOCUS 2 To return to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS lightly to sharpen focus. Use this mode when your camcorder returns to CAMERA or MEMORY, press FOCUS...
... to a subject in the following cases. When you are trying to shoot a distant object. 53 Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set the POWER switch to... the manual focus mode. The 9 indicator appears. (2) Turn the focus ring to turn off the indicator. FOCUS 2 To return to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS lightly to sharpen focus. Use this mode when your camcorder returns to CAMERA or MEMORY, press FOCUS...
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... subject Focus at the "T" (telephoto) position. When turning the focus ring Focal distance information - When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to your camcorder. 54 Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the "W" (wideangle) after focusing at... Focal distance information is displayed for example, when recording in the following cases: - You cannot get a sharp focus. - When you have attached a conversion lens to manual -
... subject Focus at the "T" (telephoto) position. When turning the focus ring Focal distance information - When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to your camcorder. 54 Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the "W" (wideangle) after focusing at... Focal distance information is displayed for example, when recording in the following cases: - You cannot get a sharp focus. - When you have attached a conversion lens to manual -
Operating Instructions
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... the i.LINK (DV) jack to the instruction manual of computer and software. Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. • You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder. The operation procedures depend on your computer ,...Signal convert function You can capture images and sound with analog video unit and your computer - Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon A/V t DV OUT in to...
... the i.LINK (DV) jack to the instruction manual of computer and software. Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. • You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder. The operation procedures depend on your computer ,...Signal convert function You can capture images and sound with analog video unit and your computer - Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon A/V t DV OUT in to...
Operating Instructions
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..., then press z. (5) If you want to change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the control button. This manual refers to 4. - Changing the menu settings To change other items, select RETURN and press z or b, then repeat steps 2 to selecting and ...deciding upon items by the above procedure as "Select and decide upon [(item name)]." 96 Customizing Your Camcorder - The default settings can be partially changed. For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 97). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUA L SET...
..., then press z. (5) If you want to change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the control button. This manual refers to 4. - Changing the menu settings To change other items, select RETURN and press z or b, then repeat steps 2 to selecting and ...deciding upon items by the above procedure as "Select and decide upon [(item name)]." 96 Customizing Your Camcorder - The default settings can be partially changed. For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 97). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUA L SET...