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You can use mini DV cassette with logo*

only.

Make sure that the power source is installed.

(1)Place the grip strap away from the lid of the

cassette compartment to avoid damaging the

lid.

(2)Open the lid of the cassette compartment and

push 6 EJECT inside the lid. The cassette

compartment automatically lifts up and

opens.

(3)Insert a cassette with the window facing out.

(4)Push the cassette compartment. The cassette

compartment is automatically pulled down.

(5)Close the lid until it clicks.

* is a trademark.

Note

Before you close the lid of the cassette

compartment, make sure the cassette

compartment is completely pulled down.

To eject the cassette

Follow the procedure above and in step 3, take

out the cassette.

To Prevent Accidental Erasure

Slide and open the tab on the cassette to expose

the red mark. If you try to record with the red

mark exposed, the L and 6 indicators flash on

the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and you

cannot record on the tape. To re-record on this

tape, slide and close the tab to cover the red

mark.

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Contents

Main WARNING NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM DCR-PC7E.3-858-174-12(E,R) Before you begin Getting started Table of contents Using this manual Welcome ! Note on TV colour systems Precaution on copyright [a] [b] [c] Precautions on camcorder care Checking supplied accessories Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charging and installing the battery pack To remove the battery pack Installing the battery pack To remove the battery pack Charging and installing the battery pack To eject the cassette 1, 2 6EJECT 3 4, 5 Basic operations Camera recording To stop recording momentarily [a] [a] To finish recording [b] To focus the viewfinder lens [b] Camera recording Using the zoom feature Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming) ( ) Camera recording Shooting with the LCD screen To let the subject monitor the shot [a] [b] Camera recording Selecting the start/stop mode To attach an accessory / Hints for better shooting [b] [c] Hints for better shooting [f] [e] [d] Playing back a tape Using the Remote Commander Playing back a tape Various playback modes To view the picture frame-by-frame To change the playback direction Searching for the end of the picture Advanced operations Using alternative power sources Using the mains - Using alternative power sources Using a car battery Changing the mode settings , CAMERA/PHOTO PLAYER Selecting the mode setting of each item Items for both CAMERA/PHOTO and PLAYER modes Items for CAMERA/PHOTO mode only Changing the mode settings CAMERA/PHOTO Items for PLAYER mode only PLAYER Letting the subject monitor the shot Shooting scenery in several short takes 5- . To extend the recording time To cancel 5-second recording Fade-in and fade-out When fading in [a] FADER When fading out [b] Using the wide mode function , [a] [b] [c] 1,2,3 Printing the still picture Releasing the SteadyShot function STEADYSHOT 1 Page Using the PROGRAM AE function Selecting the best mode PROGRAM AE PROGRAM AE Using the PROGRAM AE function To return to automatic adjustment Focusing manually When to use manual focus Focusing manually 2 1 To focus in infinity To return to the autofocus mode Adjusting the white balance [a] [b] [c] Setting the White Balance 1 When to lock the exposure Locking the exposure To return to automatic exposure Shooting with the sun behind you Locking the exposure , Watching on a TV screen Watching on a TV screen To display recording data during playback Displaying recording data data code function 24 3 - - Returning to a pre- registered position To stop searching Locating the beginning of each scene Editing onto another tape Before editing Using the DV connecting cable Page Edicin en otra cinta Editing onto another tape Starting editing To edit more scenes To stop editing Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape To change the end point To play back the new recorded sound Audio dubbing Additional information Charging the vanadium- lithium battery in the camcorder - When disposing of the camcorder 54 2,6 Page Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette types Notes on the mini DV cassette mini DV Tips for using the battery pack Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Battery life is shorter in a cold environment To save battery power When to replace the battery pack Notes on the rechargeable battery pack Caution The battery pack heats up Tips for using the battery pack InfoLITHIUM The life of the battery pack Charging temperature Notes on charging A brand-new battery pack Recharge the battery pack whenever you like Notes on the terminals Be sure to observe the following Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation Inside the camcorder On the lens How to prevent moisture condensation / Precautions Camcorder operation On handling tapes Camcorder care Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor . Using your camcorder abroad Power sources Difference in colour systems Trouble check Continued to the next page Camcorder Power Operation Trouble check Corrective actions Picture Others AC power adaptor When the CHARGE lamp flashes . CHARGE Specifications Video camera recorder System LCD screen AC power adaptor . Identifying the parts Page Page Identifying the parts Page To prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote Commander About the ID of the Remote Commander 6 5 7 3, Remote control direction Page Page Warning indicators DCR-PC7E.3-858-174-12(E,R) Index Sony Corporation A, B C D, E