Sony DCR-PC110 manuals
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2 WelcomeTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY LITHIUM ION BATTERY DISPOSE OF PROPERLY Note: Caution: For the customers in the U.S.A Declaration of Conformity CAUTION “Memory Stick” 3 For customers in CANADA4 Quick Start GuideGetting started Recording – Basics Playback – Basics Advanced Recording Operations Advanced Playback Operations Editing Customizing Your Camcorder “Memory Stick” Operations Additional Information Quick Reference 5 1Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 164)2AC-L10A/L10B/L10CAC power adaptor Power cord 3Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 164) 4NP-FM50battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 5A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27, 56) Lens cap USB cable 8“Memory Stick” (1) (p. 93) 9CD-ROM (SPVD-002USB Driver) (1) (p. 126) Lens hood qa Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 10) 6 Guide Start Quick(p. 13) (p. 14) 7 (p. 15)Viewfinder (p. 24) NOTE 8 — Getting started —Note on Cassette Memory 9 Using this manualNote on TV color systems Copyright precautions Precautions on camcorder care are 99.99% or more [a] [b] [c] 10 Installing the battery pack(1) (2) To remove the battery pack Note on the battery terminal cover 11 Step 1 Preparing the power supplyCharging the battery pack (3) (4) normal charge full charge CHARGE lamp After charging the battery pack Notes 12 Charging timeRecording time Playing time What is ”InfoLITHIUM” the battery pack has enough power to operate When you use the AC power adaptor 13 Connecting to a wall outletPRECAUTION Using a car battery 14 (5)To eject a cassette When you use mini DV cassette with cassette memory To prevent accidental erasure 15 — Recording – Basics —(6) Microphone lamp Note on Recording mode 16 Recording a pictureNote on the LOCK switch To enable smooth transition Recording date and time After recording Adjusting the LCD screen (Mirror mode) 17 NoteWhen you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight When you adjust angles of the LCD panel Picture in the mirror mode During recording in the mirror mode Indicators in the mirror mode When recording with the LCD panel opened LCD screen backlight Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight or brightness of the LCD screen 18 Adjusting the viewfinderAttaching the supplied lens hood When you use the filter (not supplied) 19 Using the zoom featureTo use zoom greater than 10⋅ When you shoot close to a subject Notes on digital zoom 20 Indicators displayed in the recording modeRemaining battery time indicator Cassette memory indicator Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator Time code/Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator Time indicator Date indicator Remaining battery time indicator Time code Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT BACK LIGHT 21 Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShotNightShot Light emitter Using Super NightShot Using the NightShot Light While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions: While using the Super NightShot function 22 In MEMORY modeNightShot Light Self-timerrecording 1 (self-timer) START/STOP To stop the self-timerbefore recording To record still images on tapes using the self-timer To cancel self-timerrecording Self-timermemory photo recording 23 END SEARCHTo stop searching If you use a tape without cassette memory 24 — Playback – Basics —To stop playback When monitoring on the LCD screen If you leave the power on for a long time When you open or close the LCD panel 25 To display the screen indicators – Display functionDISPLAY Using the data code function (Data code) Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the playback mode Date/time [e] [f] [d] [e] [f] Not to display various settings Recording data Data code 26 Various playback modesTo view a still picture (playback pause) To advance the tape To rewind the tape To change the playback direction To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback) To view the picture at double speed To view the picture frame-by-frame To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH) In the various playback modes •Sound is muted When the playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes Slow playback When you play back a tape in reverse 27 If your TV is already connected to a VCRIf your TV or VCR is a monaural type If your TV has an S video jack To display the screen indicators on TV 28 Viewing the recording on TVUsing the AV cordless IR receiver SUPER LASER LINK Super laser link emitter Before operation To cancel the super laser link function If you use a Sony TV If you turn the power off When the super laser link is activated (the SUPER LASER LINK button is lit) 29 — Advanced Recording Operations —If you record a moving subject with tape photo recording function To use the tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording To record clear and less fluctuated still images 30 Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recordingRecording images with the flash (flash) t t 31 When you record images with the flashYou cannot shoot images with the flash during the following operations: 33 Printing the still imageIf the video printer is equipped with S video input 34 To return to the automatic white balance modeIf the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting When you record under fluorescent lighting In the automatic white balance mode In the hold white balance mode 35 [a][d] [a][b] [d] To cancel the wide mode In the wide mode During recording Connection for a TV ID-1system ID-2system 36 [a] STBY37 Using the fader function(1) When fading in [a] When fading out [b] To cancel the fader function When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT While in MEMORY mode 38 NEG. ART [a] :SEPIA : MOSAIC [f] : To cancel the picture effect function While using the picture effect function When you turn the power off 39 FLASH (FLASH MOTION)LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) TRAIL SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) OLD MOVIE LUMI 40 Using special effects – Digital effectItems to be adjusted To cancel the digital effect function 41 When recording in the slow shutter modeShutter speed 42 Spotlight modeSoft portrait mode Sports lesson mode Beach & ski mode Sunset & moon mode Landscape mode Low lux mode 43 Using the PROGRAM AE functiony y y y y y To turn the PROGRAM AE function off While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected 44 To return to the automatic exposure modeIf you change the PROGRAM AE mode or slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 45 To return to the autofocus modeTo record distant subjects 46 Focusing manuallyTo focus precisely When you shoot close to the subject 9changes as follows: Focal distance information 47 — Advanced Playback Operations —Pictures processed by the picture effect function When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back 48 Pictures processed by the digital effect function49 R rTo cancel the PB ZOOM function Images in the PB ZOOM 50 ZERO SET MEMORYm N If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The zero set memory functions also in the recording standby mode 51 (Title search)In the mark If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions To superimpose a title 52 (Date search)Searching for the date by using cassette memory 53 Searching a recording by date – Date searchCassette memory Searching for the date without using cassette memory 54 (photo search)(photo scan) Searching for a photo by using cassette memory 55 Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scanSearching for a photo without using cassette memory Scanning photo To stop scanning 56 — Editing —Using the A/V connecting cable When you have finished dubbing a tape Before a dubbing Be sure to clear the indicators from the screen You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems If your VCR is a monaural type If your VCR has an S video jack 57 Dubbing a tapeUsing the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) The following functions do not work during digital editing: If you record a playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack 58 Before operating the Digital program editingStep Using the Digital program editing function Operation Step 1: Connecting the VCR 59 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editingStep 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable (1) Set the IR SETUP code 60 About the IR SETUP codeBrand Remote control mode Note on IR SETUP code 61 (2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCRThe buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other 62 (4)Confirming the VCR operationWhen the VCR does not operate correctly 63 Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable(DV connecting cable) (7) 64 Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR(8) (9) (10) (11) 65 If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)66 Operation 1: Making the programErasing the program you have set To cancel erasing 67 Erasing all programsTo cancel erasing all programs To cancel a program you have set On a blank portion of the tape If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape Operation 2: Performing a Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape) To stop dubbing during editting To end the Digital program editing function You cannot record on the VCR when: NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when: 68 After capturing images and sound69 Using the Remote CommanderNote on the Remote Commander If your TV or VCR has an S video jack 70 Recording video or TV programsYou can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) During digital editing If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack Before recording 71 [A][b][c] [B] [C] [A] [B] [C] 72 Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editingTo change the insert end point When the inserted picture is played back To insert a scene without setting the insert end point 73 Connecting the microphone with the MIC jackConnecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoe 74 Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jackDubbing with the built-inmicrophone If you make all the connections 75 Adding an audio sound on a recorded tapeAUDIO DUB Monitoring the new recorded sound To play back the sound 76 We recommend that you add new sound on a tape recorded with your camcorderIf you set the write-protecttab of the tape to lock To add new sound more precisely 77 VACATION78 Superimposing a titleTo use the custom title If the tape has a blank portion If the tape has a blank portion in the middle of the recorded parts The titles superimposed with your camcorder If the tape has too many index signals Not to display titles Title setting If the “FULL” mark appears 79 Erasing a titleTo cancel erasing a title 81 Making your own titlesTo change a title you have stored To delete the title To enter a space 83 Labeling a cassetteTo erase the label you have made To change the label you have made If you have superimposed titles in the cassette When the “-----”indicator has fewer than 10 spaces To erase a character 84 — Customizing Your Camcorder —85 Changing the menu settingsMenu items are displayed as the following icons: Selecting the mode setting of each item zis the default setting Icon/item Mode Meaning switch PROGRAM AE P EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR D ZOOM 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT N.S. LIGHT FLASH LVL Notes on the SteadyShot function If you cancel the SteadyShot function When using an external flash (not supplied) 86 HiFi SOUNDAUDIO MIX A/VtDV OUT LCD BRIGHT LCD B. L LCD COLOR VF BRIGHT Notes on LCD B.L 87 STILL SETPIC MODE QUALITY IMAGESIZE MOVIE SET REMAIN Note on IMAGESIZE 88 PRINT MARKPROTECT SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT PHOTO SAVE CM SEARCH TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL Notes on formatting Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick” 89 REC MODEAUDIO MODE qREMAIN DATA CODE Notes on the LP mode Notes on AUDIO MODE 90 CLOCK SETAUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE Notes on DEMO MODE 91 WORLD TIMEBEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET When recording a close subject In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source 92 The year changes as follows:If you do not set the date and time Note on the time indicator 93 — “Memory Stick” Operations —94 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction“Memory Stick”s formatted by a computer Notes on image data compatibility 95 Inserting a “Memory Stick”Access lamp “Memory Stick” slot Ejecting a “Memory Stick” MEMORY RELEASE While the access lamp is lit or flashing If “MEMORYSTICK ERROR” is displayed 96 Selecting still image quality mode97 Image quality settingsSetting Differences in image quality mode Image quality mode Memory capacity Image quality mode indicator 98 Selecting the image size99 STILL SETMOVIE SET 100 Image size settingsIndicator Recording Playback Maximum recording time of moving pictures Maximum recording time Approximate number of still images you can record on a “Memory Stick” 4MB type (supplied): 640 ⋅ 1152 ⋅ 8MB type (not supplied): 101 Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick”Picture size 64MB type (not supplied): 103 Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s– Memory Photo recording While you are recording a still image When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander When you press PHOTO lightly in step When recording in MEMORY mode Recording images continuously Continuous mode [a] Multi screen mode (Recording image size is 640 ⋅ 480) [b] 104 If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes fullContinuous shooting settings 105 The number of images in continuous shootingIn the continuous or multi screen mode When shooting with the self-timerfunction or the Remote Commander 107 Self-timermemory photo recording(self-timer) To record moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s with the self- timer To check the image to be recorded 108 Image size of still imagesWhen the access lamp is lit or flashing If “” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode 109 Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still imageSound recorded on a mini DV tape Titles have already recorded on mini DV tapes 110 Recording a still image from other equipment111 To stop recordingWhen the POWER switch is set to MEMORY When using an external flash (not supplied) During recording on “Memory Stick” 113 Recording a picture from a mini DV tape as a moving pictureData code recorded on a mini DV tape If “AUDIO ERROR” is displayed 114 Recording a moving picture from other equipment115 M. CHROMC. CHROM M. OVERLAP Blue 116 Still image117 To change the still image to be superimposedTo change the mode setting To cancel MEMORY MIX The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder has stored 20 images Sample images 119 Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo saveTo stop or end copying When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full If the write-protecttab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK When you change “Memory Stick”s in the middle of copying 120 To stop memory photo playbackNotes on the file name To play back recorded images on a TV screen Recording date Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick” 121 Viewing a still image – Memory photo playbackScreen indicators during still image playback Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) 122 To return to the normal playback screen (single screen)123 To stop MPEG movie playback124 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playbackScreen indicators during moving picture playback 125 On file formatRecommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment Recommended Macintosh environment 126 Viewing images using a personal computerInstalling the USB driver For Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000 users For Macintosh users 127 Viewing imagesFor Windows 98 users Desired file type Double-clickin this order 128 Unplug the USB cable/Eject the “Memory Stick”For Windows 2000 users For Machintosh users 129 Notes on using your personal computerSoftware Communications with your personal computer Image file storage destinations and image files ssss (The drive recognizing the camera is [D:]) Folder containing still image data Folder containing moving picture data Folder File 130 To stop copying in the middle131 Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick”s to mini DV tapesDuring copying Note on the index screen If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode 132 To cancel the play zoom functionIn the PB ZOOM mode The PB ZOOM function is cancelled when the following buttons are pressed: Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s 133 To stop the slide showTo pause during a slide show To start the slide show from a particular image To view the recorded images on TV If you change the “Memory Stick” during operation 134 To cancel image protection135 Deleting selected imagesTo cancel deleting an image To delete an image displayed on the index screen 136 Deleting imagesDeleting all the images To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick” While DELETING appears 137 To cancel writing print marksMoving pictures 138 — Additional Information —Selecting cassette types mark on the cassette Copyright signal When you play back When you record 139 Usable cassettesAudio mode When you play back a dual sound track tape Sound from speaker HiFi SOUND Playing back Playing back a dual mode a stereo tape sound track tape Notes on the mini DV cassette When affixing a label on the mini DV cassette After using the mini DV cassette When the cassette memory function does not work Cleaning gold-platedconnector 140 What is i.LINKAbout the Name “i.LINK” i.LINK Baud rate *What is Mbps 141 About i.LINKi.LINK functions on this unit Required i.LINK Cable 142 In the recording modeSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions 143 TroubleshootingIn the playback mode 144 In the recording and playback modes145 When operating using the “Memory Stick”146 Others148 LCD screen or ViewfinderFive-digitdisplay 149 Warning indicators100-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: C:21:00 Self-diagnosisdisplay (p. 148) EThe battery is dead or nearly dead %Moisture condensation has occurred Warning indicator as to cassette memory Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick” Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick” formatting QWarning indicator as to tape Z You need to eject the cassette - The still image is protected Warning indicator as to the flash 150 Warning indicators and messagesWarning messages 151 Using your camcorder abroadNTSC system PAL system PAL-Msystem PAL-Nsystem SECAM system Simple setting of clock by time difference 152 Moisture condensationIf moisture condensation occurred Note on moisture condensation How to prevent moisture condensation 153 Maintenance information and precautionsMaintenance information Cleaning the video head Cleaning the LCD screen Charging the manganese-lithiumbattery in your camcorder Charging the manganese-lithiumbattery: 154 PrecautionsCamcorder operation On handling tapes Camcorder care 155 AC power adaptorNotes on dry batteries If batteries are leaking 156 Video camerarecorder Video recording system 2 rotary heads Video signal Usable cassette Tape speed Fastforward/rewind time (using cassette DVM60) Viewfinder Image device Lens Focal length Color temperature Minimum illumination Audio/Video input/output DV input/output Headphone jack LANC jack Stereo mini-minijack(ø 2.5 mm) USB jack MIC jack Picture Total dot number Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions (Approx.) Mass (approx.) Supplied accessories 157 SpecificationsPower requirements Power consumption 23 W Output voltage Dimensions (approx.) Cord length (approx.) Capacity Type Memory Flash memory 4MB: MSA-4A Operating voltage Power consumption 158 — Quick Reference —Camcorder 1 Lens Cap (p. 15) 6 Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 73) 2 OPEN button (p. 15) 7 Eyecup 3 LCD screen (p. 16) 8 Viewfinder (p. 18) 4 Battery pack/Battery terminal cover 9 AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2jack 5 Microphone q; BATTERY RELEASE lever (p. 10) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe 159 Identifying the parts and controlsqg MPEG BX/PB ZOOM button (p. 49, 123) qh END SEARCH button (p. 23) w; DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 39, 48) wa TITLE button (p. 77) ws Video control buttons (p. 26) 160 wd LOCK switch (p. 15)wf SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 84) wg Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 18) wk (flash) button (p. 30, 105) wl Tripod receptacle 161 ef MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jackek Focus ring (p. 45) el Lens r; Camera recording lamp (p. 15) eg i (headphones) jack ra Infrared rays emitter (p. 21, 28, 61) rs Remote sensor rd Holdind Grip eh Access lamp (p. 95) ej RESET button (p. 147) About the Holding Grip Note on the Carl Zeiss lens 164 Remote Commander1PHOTO button (p. 29, 102) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 25) 3 Memory control buttons (p. 120) 4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 54) 5 Video control buttons (p. 26) 6 REC button (p. 15) 7 MARK button (p. 66) 8Transmitter To prepare the Remote Commander Notes on the Remote Commander 165 Operation indicators1Cassette memory indicator (p. 20, 138) 2Remaining battery time indicator Zoom indicator Digital effect indicator 516:9WIDE indicator (p. 35) 6Picture effect indicator (p. 38) 7Data code indicator (p. 25) 8Volume indicator (p. 24)/Date indicator (p. 20) 9PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 42) 0Backlight indicator (p. 20) qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 85) (p. 102)/Image number indicator (p. 121) ql Remaining tape indicator (p. 20)/ Memory playback indicator (p. 121) ws A/V t DV indicator (p. 68)/DV IN indicator (p. 70) wd Audio mode indicator (p. 89) wf Data file name indicator (p. 116)/Time indicator (p. 20) wg Flash indicator wh Continuous mode indicator (p. 103) 166 Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode) Functions to be used in editing (in the recording mode) Functions to be used after recording (in the playback mode) 167 A, BC, D I, J, K, L M, N T, U F, G, H O, P, Q W, X, Y, Z
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