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1 DCR-PC120BT2 WelcomeTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION For customers in the U.S.A and CANADA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY LITHIUM ION BATTERY DISPOSE OF PROPERLY Note: Caution: “Memory Stick” DCR-PC120BTonly 3 Declaration of Conformity4 Taking moving or still images, and playing them backCapturing images on your computer Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth equipped device (DCR-PC120BTonly) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode •Back light (p. 27) Functions to give images more impact OFF D ZOOM Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings •Manual focus (p. 53) Functions to use on recorded tapes 5 qf qg qh2A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35) USB cable 4Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12) 5NP-FM50battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) 6Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 185) 7Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 185) Lens cap Lens hood q; “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 104) qa CD-ROM (SPVD-004USB Driver) (1) (p. 142) qs Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function (BTA-NW1) * (1) (p. 155) qd Bluetooth modem card (MDM-5614G)*(1) qf Bluetooth modem cable*(1) qg AC power adaptor (AC-PT1)*(1) qh Size AA alkaline dry batteries for Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function*(2) 6 Quick Start GuideGetting started Recording – Basics Playback – Basics Advanced Recording Operations Advanced Playback Editing Customizing Your Camcorder “Memory Stick” Operations 7 Table of contentsUsing the Network function Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference 8 Guide Start Quick(p. 15) (p. 19) 9 (p. 20)Viewing a picture with the viewfinder (p. 31) NOTE REW PLAY 10 — Getting started —Types of differences Note on Cassette Memory 11 Using this manualNote on TV color systems Copyright precautions Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) recording in any way [a] [c] [d] 12 Installing the battery pack(1) (2) To remove the battery pack When you store your camcorder 13 Step 1 Preparing the power supplyCharging the battery pack (3) (4) CHG lamp After charging the battery pack Note While charging the battery pack, the CHG lamp flashes in the following cases: When you use the AC power adaptor 14 Charging timeRecording time Playing time 15 Recommended charging temperatureWhat is ”InfoLITHIUM” Connecting to a wall outlet PRECAUTION Notes Using a car battery 16 (5)(6) (7) (8) (9) 17 Step 2 Setting the date and timeIf you do not set the date and time When using your camcorder abroad Note on the time indicator 18 Simple setting of clock by time differenceWorld time differences To adjust a time difference 19 To eject a cassetteWhen you use cassette with cassette memory To prevent accidental erasure 20 — Recording – Basics —LOCK Microphone Camera recording lamp Note on Recording mode 21 Recording a pictureNote on the LOCK switch To enable smooth transition When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LP mode Recording data The battery use time when you record using the LCD screen After recording 22 Adjusting the LCD screenWhen you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen LCD screen backlight 23 Adjusting the viewfinderViewfinder backlight Attaching the supplied lens hood Photocell window When you use the filter (optional) 24 Using the zoom featureTo use zoom greater than 10⋅ When you shoot close to a subject Notes on digital zoom When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY 25 Shooting with the Mirror ModePull out the viewfinder and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees Picture in the mirror mode During recording in the mirror mode 26 Indicators displayed in the recording modeRemaining battery time Cassette memory Recording mode STBY/REC Time code/Tape counter Remaining tape Time Date Remaining battery time indicator during recording Time code Remaining tape indicator 27 Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHTBACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot NightShot Light emitter 28 Using Super NightShotUsing the NightShot Light While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions: While using the Super NightShot function NightShot Light 29 Self-timerrecordingSTART/STOP To stop the countdown To record still images on tapes using the self-timer To cancel self-timerrecording 30 –END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec ReviewEND SEARCH EDITSEARCH Rec Review End search function If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions 31 — Playback – Basics —To stop playback When monitoring on the LCD screen 32 Playing back a tapeIf you leave the power on for a long time When you open or close the LCD panel To display the screen indicators – Display function DATA CODE DISPLAY About date/time and various settings (Data code) 1Set the POWER switch to VCR, then playback a tape 2 Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander Date/time [f] [e] [g] Not to display various settings 33 Various settingsData code Remaining battery time indicator during playback Various playback modes To playback pause (view a still picture) 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 34 To view the picture frame-by-frameTo search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH) In the various playback modes When the playback pause mode lasts for five minutes Slow playback When you play back a tape in reverse 35 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 36 — 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 37 Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recordingRecording images with the flash (flash) t t 38 When you record images with the flashYou cannot shoot images with the flash during the following operations: 39 (self-timer)40 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 41 [a][b]To cancel the wide mode In the wide mode During recording Connection for a TV ID-1system ID-2system 42 [a] STBY43 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 When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY 44 While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions:Note on the bounce function 45 NEG. ART [a]SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE [b] SLIM [c] STRETCH [d] PASTEL [e] MOSAIC [f] To cancel the picture effect function While using the picture effect function When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) 46 STILLFLASH (FLASH MOTION) LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) TRAIL SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) OLD MOVIE LUMI 47 Using special effects – Digital effectItems to be adjusted To cancel the digital effect function 48 When recording in the slow shutter modeShutter speed 49 SpotlightSoft portrait Sports lesson Beach & ski Sunset & moon Landscape Low lux 50 Using the PROGRAM AE functionTo cancel the PROGRAM AE function 51 While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settingsEven if the PROGRAM AE function is selected 52 EXPOSURETo return to the automatic exposure mode Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode: 53 FOCUSTo return to the autofocus mode To record distant subjects 54 Focusing manuallyTo focus precisely When you shoot close to the subject 9changes as follows: Focal distance information 55 Example56 Interval recordingTo cancel the interval recording To perform normal recording during the interval recording On recording time 57 To cancel the cut recordingWhen using the cut recording function 58 — Advanced Playback Operations —Pictures processed by the picture effect function When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back 59 Pictures processed by the digital effect function60 To cancel the PB ZOOM functionImages in the PB ZOOM 61 ZERO SET MEMORYm N 62 Before operationTo stop searching If you use a tape without cassette memory If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions To superimpose a title 63 (Date search)Searching for the date by using cassette memory 64 Searching a recording by date – Date searchSearching for the date without using cassette memory 65 (photo search)(photo scan) Searching for a photo by using cassette memory 66 Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scanSearching for a photo without using cassette memory Scanning photo To stop scanning 67 — Editing —Using the A/V connecting cable When you have finished dubbing a tape You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: If your VCR is a monaural type 68 Dubbing a tapeIf your VCR has an S video jack Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) If you record a playback pause picture with the DV jack 69 StepUsing the Digital program editing function on tapes recorded on other equipment Operation Step 1: Connecting the VCR If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) 70 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes)Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable (1) Set the IR SETUP code 71 About the IR SETUP codeBrand IR SETUP code Note on IR SETUP code 72 (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 73 (4) Confirming the VCR operationWhen the VCR does not operate correctly 74 Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable(DV connecting cable) When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) 75 Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR(10) (11) 77 Operation 1: Making the program78 Erasing the program you have setTo cancel erasing Erasing all programs To 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 79 Operation 2: Performing the program (Dubbing a tape)To stop dubbing during editing To end the Digital program editing function You cannot record on the VCR when: NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when: 80 After capturing images and sound81 Using the Remote Commander82 Recording video or TV programsIf your TV or VCR has an S video jack Note on the Remote Commander 83 You 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 jack Before recording 84 [A][b][c] [B] [C] [A] [B] [C] 85 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 86 Connecting the microphone with the MIC jackConnecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoe 87 Audio dubbingConnecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Dubbing with the built-inmicrophone If you make all the connections 88 Adding an audio sound on a recorded tapeAUDIO DUB Monitoring the new recorded sound To play back the sound 89 If you set the write-protecttab of the tape to lockTo add new sound more precisely 90 VACATION91 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 92 Erasing a titleTo cancel erasing a title 93 To change a title you have storedTo erase the title To enter a space 95 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 the character Erasing all the data in cassette memory To cancel deleting 96 — Customizing Your Camcorder —97 Changing the menu settingsMenu items are displayed as the following icons: Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting Icon/item Mode Meaning switch PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR z ON D ZOOM 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT N.S. LIGHT Notes on the SteadyShot function If you cancel the SteadyShot function 98 FRAME RECINT. REC FLASH LVL HOLOGRAM F HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX A/VtDV OUT Note on FLASH LVL 99 LCD BRIGHTLCD B. L LCD COLOR VF B.L STILL SET PIC MODE QUALITY IMAGESIZE Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L Even if you adjust LCD BRIGHT, LCD B.L., LCD COLOR and/or VF B.L 100 MOVIE SETREMAIN PRINT MARK PROTECT SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT PHOTO SAVE Notes on formatting Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick” 101 9PIC PRINTDATE/TIME TITLE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL Note on PRINT SET 102 Notes on the LP modeNotes on AUDIO MODE Notes on DEMO MODE 103 DATA CODEAREA SET DST SET BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT When recording a close subject In more than five minutes after removing the power source 104 — “Memory Stick” Operations —105 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction“Memory Stick”s formatted by a computer Notes on image data compatibility 106 Inserting a “Memory Stick”“Memory Stick” slot Access lamp b mark Ejecting a “Memory Stick” While the access lamp is lit or flashing If “MEMORYSTICK ERROR” is displayed 107 Selecting still image quality mode108 Image quality settingsSetting Differences in image quality mode 1360 ⋅ 1020 image size Image quality mode Memory capacity 640 ⋅ 480 image size Image quality mode indicator When you select image quality 109 Selecting the image sizeMOVIE SET 4 STILL SET 110 Image size settingsIndicator Recording Playback Maximum recording time of moving pictures Image size Maximum recording time 111 Approximate number of still images you can record on a “Memory Stick”Type Image quality 640 ⋅ 1360 ⋅ Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” 160 ⋅ 320 ⋅ 113 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 POWER switch is set to MEMORY Recording images continuously NORMAL [a] HIGH SPEED (Recording image size is 640 ⋅ 480) [a] MULTI SCRN (Recording image size is 640 ⋅ 480) [b] 114 If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes fullThe number of images in continuous shooting During recording images continuously When shooting with the self-timerfunction or the Remote Commander When selecting HIGH SPEED When selecting NORMAL or HIGH SPEED 116 Shooting using the HOLOGRAM AFHOLOGRAM AF emitter About HOLOGRAM AF The HOLOGRAM AF does not emit when: When you use the external flash (optional) 117 Self-timermemory photo recordingTo record moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s with the self- timer To check the image to be recorded 118 Image size of still imagesWhen the access lamp is lit or flashing If “” appears on the screen If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode 119 Recording an image from a tape as a still imageSound recorded on a tape Titles have already recorded on tapes Recording date/time Recording a still image from other equipment 121 M. OVERLAPBlue 122 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an imageRecording superimposed images on a tape 123 To change the still image to superimposeTo change the mode setting To cancel MEMORY MIX When you select M. OVERLAP To record the superimposed image as a still image 124 –MEMORY MIXRecording superimposed images on a “Memory Stick” as a still image 125 The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder stores 20 imagesSample images 126 To stop recording127 Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s–MPEG movie recording When using an external flash (optional) During recording on “Memory Stick” 129 Recording a picture from a tape as a moving pictureIf “AUDIO ERROR” is displayed 130 Recording a moving picture from other equipment132 Making the program133 Recording edited pictures as a moving picture–Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”s) During making a program If you set over the maximum recording time Performing the program (Dubbing a “Memory Stick”) 134 When “Memory Stick” does not have enough space to record135 To stop copyingWhen 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 136 To stop memory photo playbackNotes on the file name To play back recorded images on a TV screen When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick” 138 Viewing a still image – Memory photo playbackPlaying back six recorded images at a time (index screen) To return to the normal playback screen (single screen) Image data modified with your computers or shot with other equipment 139 To stop MPEG movie playback140 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playbackScreen indicators during moving picture playback 141 Recommended computer environmentRecommended Windows environment Recommended Macintosh environment 142 Viewing images using computerInstalling the USB driver Example: For Windows 98/98SE/Me, Windows 2000 users 143 Image data cannot be transferred by the USB connectionStep 1 Uninstall the incorrect USB driver Step 2 Install the USB driver on the CD-ROM Example: For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users For Mac OS 9.1/Mac OS 144 Viewing imagesFor Windows users Desired file type Double-clickin this order 145 For Windows 2000 Professional/Me usersFor Macintosh users For Mac OS X users Notes on using your computer Software Communications with your computer 146 Image file storage destinations and image filesssss For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing the camera is [E:].) Folder containing still image data Folder containing moving picture data Folder File 147 To stop copying in the middleDuring copying Note on the index screen If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode If you press DISPLAY in during recording or in recording standby mode 148 In the PB ZOOM modeThe PB ZOOM function is canceled when the following buttons are pressed: Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s To record an image processed by PB ZOOM on “Memory Stick”s 149 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 150 To cancel image protection151 Deleting selected imagesTo cancel deleting an image To delete an image displayed on the index screen 152 Deleting imagesDeleting all the images To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick” While DELETING appears 153 To cancel writing print marksMoving pictures While the file name is flashing 154 9PIC PRINTDATE/TIME SAME PICS DATE Images recorded in multi screen mode Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick” When “Memory Stick” has no files 155 — Using the Network function —– DCR-PC120BTonly NETWORK BROWSER MENU (Bluetooth) lamp On trademarks During using the network function 156 — Troubleshooting —In the recording mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions 157 Types of trouble and their solutionsIn the playback mode 158 In the recording and playback modesCause and/or Corrective Actions 159 When operating using the “Memory Stick”160 Others162 LCD screen or ViewfinderFive-digitdisplay 163 Warning indicators100-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: C:21:00 Self-diagnosisdisplay (p. 162) 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 ZYou need to eject the cassette -The image is protected Warning indicator as to the flash Slow flashing: 164 Warning indicators and messagesWarning messages 165 — Additional Information —Selecting cassette types mark on the cassette Copyright signal When you play back When you record 166 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 cassette When affixing a label on the cassette After using the cassette When the cassette memory function does not work Cleaning gold-platedconnector 167 What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packEffective use of the battery pack Remaining battery time indicator 168 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packHow to store the battery pack Battery life 169 What is i.LINKAbout the Name “i.LINK” i.LINK Baud rate *What is Mbps 170 About i.LINKi.LINK functions on this unit Required i.LINK Cable 171 Using your camcorder abroadAC-L10A/L10B/L10C NTSC system PAL system PAL-Msystem PAL-Nsystem SECAM system 172 Moisture condensationIf moisture condensation occurred Note on moisture condensation How to prevent moisture condensation 173 Maintenance information and precautionsMaintenance information Cleaning the video head Cleaning the LCD screen Removing dust from inside the viewfinder Caution 174 Charging the built-inrechargeable batteryCharging the built-inrechargeable battery: Precautions Camcorder operation On handling tapes 175 Camcorder careAC power adaptor About care and storage of the lens 176 Notes on dry batteriesIf batteries are leaking 177 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 S video input/output Audio/Video input/output AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p DV input/output Headphone jack LANC jack USB jack MIC jack Picture Total dot number Output Compatible Bluetooth profile3) Generic Access Profile Dial-upNetworking Profile Operating frequency band 178 SpecificationsPower requirements Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions (Approx.) Mass (approx.) Supplied accessories Maximum output voltage Output voltage Capacity Dimensions (approx.) Type Memory Operating voltage Power consumption Storage temperature –20°Cto + 60°C (–4°Fto + 140°F) 179 — Quick Reference —Camcorder 1Lens Cap (p. 20) 2OPEN button (p. 20) 3LCD screen (p. 22) 4(Bluetooth) lamp (DCR-PC120BTonly) (p. 155) 5Battery pack/Battery terminal cover 6Microphone 7Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 86) 8Eyecup 9Viewfinder (p. 23) q; “Memory Stick” slot (p. 106) qa Access lamp (p. 106) qs Control button (p. 96) qd BATT RELEASE lever (p. 12) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe 180 Identifying the parts and controlsqg MPEG BX/PB ZOOM button qh VOLUME buttons (p. 31) w; Video control buttons (p. 33) 181 wa Speakerwf Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 23) wg START/STOP button (p. 20) wh Cassette lid (p. 19) wj OPEN/Z EJECT lever (p. 19) wk Tripod receptacle 182 S VIDEOID-2 jack ea AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2jack ef Focus ring (p. 53) ek Holding Grip Fastening the grip strap 183 ra NETWORK button (p. 155) (DCR-PC120BTonly)rh NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 27) rj PHOTO button (p. 36, 112) rk Power zoom lever (p. 24, 60, 148) rl (self-timer)button (p. 29, 39, 117) (flash) button (p. 37, 115) ta i (headphones) jack 184 Flashtg Photocell window for flash Do not block this window when recording th (USB) jack (p. 142) DV jack tk CHG (charge) lamp (p. 13) Note on the Carl Zeiss lens 185 Remote Commander1PHOTO button (p. 36, 112) 2DISPLAY button (p. 32) 3Memory control buttons (p. 136) 4SEARCH MODE button (p. 62, 63, 65) 5Video control buttons (p. 33) REC button 7MARK button (p. 77, 132) 8Transmitter 9ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 61) To prepare the Remote Commander Notes on the Remote Commander 186 Operation indicatorsLCD screen and Viewfinder 187 A, BI, J, K, L C, D M, N T, U F, G, H O, P, Q W, X, Y, Z
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