SO1N_ 3_o89_181 Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-PCIO8/PCI09 _'_ InroUTHlUM Q _i_ © 2004 Sony Corporation _ MEMORY 5TR[K
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Notes on recording Notes • Betbre starting to lecold test the recolding fimction to make stile the picture and sotmd are recorded without any problems • Compensation tbr the contents of recordings cannot on using the camcorder • Hold the camcorder putting your wrist through belt and yore fingers lightly on the finger rest the be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfimction of the camcorder, storage media, etc • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/ re
/ Viewfinder LCD panel • Be sine to turn the power of yore camcorder off before mse*ting it into or removing it flora the Han@cam Station• • Yore camcorder may not attach properly to the Han@cam Station if the camcorder's DC IN jack cover is open or the Strap Belt is caught between yore camcorder and the Handycam Station. • Do not cotmect the A,'N"connecting cables or the AC Adaptors to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station simultaneously while using your camcorder This may cause a malfimction. \
Table of Contents []: Features t pe on,,,. [] : Features available for "Memol T Stick Duo" onlv. Read this first ............................................................................................. Quick Start 2 Guide Recording movies .................................................................................... 10 Recording still images .............................................................................. 12 Recording/Playing back with ease ..............................
Adjustingtheexposure ............................................................................. 38 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... Fixing the exposure for the selected subject - Flexible spot meter .......................... Adjusting the exposure manually .............................................................................. 38 38 39 Recording in dark places - NightShot plus, etc .......................................
Advanced operations Dubbing sound tape Using the Selecting menu Menu items ........................ 63 Using the _(i} (CAMERA SET) menu - PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL.I16:9 WIDE, etc ..................................... REC/INTERVAL REC-STL, recorded pictures Marking recorded images information Print mark images printer) Troubleshooting Warning 75 Using the _.? (EDIT/PLAY) menu - _£] TITLEI[_ TAPE TITLE, etc. ......................................................
Quick Start Guide Recordingmovies W Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 16. _]) Slide the BATT __ (battery release) lever and remove the battery terminal cover, O Attach the battery pack with its terminal side facing your camcorder as shown in the illustration and press down the battery pack until it clicks. BATT _=d (battery re;ease) lever 2 Insert a cassette _]) Slide the OPEN/ _--EJECT_I lever in the direction of the arrow to open the lid.
Recordingstill images W Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 16. _]1 Slide lever the BATT and terminal ==j (battery remove release) the battery O Attach the terminal cover, as shown down battery side pack facing in the the battery with its your camcorder illustration pack until and press it clicks. ..........
Recording/Playingback with ease By switching to Easy Handycam becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation time users by providing operation, allows recording/playback easy recording/playback only the basic functions EASY lights up m blue (O) and screen font size increases (0) operation. Easy Handycam operation ON J For details, see instructions for each operation. See page 35 lbr recording, page 55 for playback. 14 Quick Start Guide for even first for recording@layback.
Wireless Getting started Remote Commander (1) A button-t_q)e lithium batte W is aheady installed Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied A/V connecting cable (1) with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.
Slide the BATT Step 2: Chargingthe battery pack You can charge "InfoLITHI[ the battery M" battery by attaching lever ___ (battery and remove the battery release) terminal Cover. the pack (F series) to your camcorder. 0 Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "hffoLITHIUM" battery pack (Y series) (p. 131). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or batta), temlinals with any metallic objects This may canse a malfimction.
After charging the battery Handycam The CHARGE lamp turns oft" when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor Station. from the DC IN jack. To remove the battery pack Battery pack m '7 ¢D Slide the POWER switch up to OFF POWER switch (('HG). The CHARGE starts. lamp lights np and charging BATT =j (battery release) lever _D POWER 1 2 Set the Slide lever shown ;J CHARGE ' MODE battery POWER switch the BATT _j in the direction to OFF (CHG).
1 2 Set the PO_YER 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT switch to OFF (CHG). With LCD BACKLIGHT For DCR-P( Open the LCD panel. Battery INFO. The battery infornlation seconds• appears for about 7 Keep the button pressed 20 seconds.
Recordingtime when recordingwith the viewfinder For DCR-P( Battery 108: pack Approximate number of minutes available when you use 25'>((77°F).
• CAMERA-TAPE • (AMERA-MEM Step 3: Turningthe power on You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly power to select the desired to record "Memory mode: To record on a tape. mode: To record on a Stick Duo." • PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on a tape or "Memory Stick Duo." mode or play. When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 22). To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). Set the LENS COVER switch to (?LOSE.
3 Adjust the item with [_]/[_], touch [_l. then Step 4: Adjustingthe LCDpanel and viewfinder "_° Tips • If you letate You can adjust screen backlight (_C'_o_Fappears on the screen.). This setting saves battel_" power • Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight, the recorded pictme will not be affected. the angle and brightness the LCD panel to meet various situations.
To use the viewfinderduring operation When you are recording on a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo," you can ac_inst the exposure (p. 38) and fader (p. 43) while checking the image on the viewfinder. Have the L(D panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. 1 2 Set the date and time when using this Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEM (p. 20). camcorder Extend appears every camcorder. the viewfinder, and close the LCD panel with the screen facing out.
Touch [MEN[ Select :)_ ,%_:;?(TIMEiLANGU.) [_]/[2_], ]. Step6: Insertingthe recordingmedia then touch with [_]. m You can use mini DV MiFli_ For details on these cassettes protection), O see page cassettes only. (such as write- 127. Note Da • Do not fbzce tile cassette may cause a malfimction into the compartment of your camcordei. Slide the OPEN/_--EJECT.4 Select [CLOCK then touch SET] with [_]/[Z], [_. the direction lid.
2 Insert a cassette facing up. with its window-side Window-side For details on the "Memory as write-protection), 0 Push the center of the back of the cassette tightly Stick Duo" (such see page 128. Note • You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo which is about half the size of a standard "Menlol T Stick," in your camcorder (p. 128). Do not tl? to tbrce any other b,pe of"Memory Stick" into the "Memo!), Stick Duo" slot. Access Press _. The cassette compartment slides back in.
Notes • If you tbrce the "Menloz 7 Stick Duo" into the "Memo! WStick Duo" slot in file wrong direction, the "Memo! W Stick Duo" slot may be damaged. • Do not insert anything other than a "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memoz W Stick Duo" slot Doing so may cause a malfimction of your camcorder. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcordel is reading/writing data froliYto the "Memo! 7 Stick Duo.
Select the desired language with [_/ [3Q, then touch [_].
Recording Select Recordingmovies _To Slide the recording record on a tape the POWER switch until CAMERA-TAPE You can record movies on a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo." Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in "Getting started" (p. 15 to p. 25). When you are recording on a tape, movies will be recorded along with stereo sound. When you are recording on a "Memory Stick Duo," the movie will be recorded with monaural sound. Camera recording lamp LENS COVER switch mode.
Indicatorsdisplayedduring recording on a tape Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording on a "Memory StickDuo" The indicators will The indicators Date/time the camera will and not be recorded not be displayed on the tape. settings during data (p. 58) recording. % on the Stick Duo." Date/time (p. 58) will not be displayed during recording.
• When you are recording on a "Memory Stick Duo" with an external flash (optional) connected to the accessory shoe, turn offthe power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded Refer to the following list for approximate "_° Tips Image • If you do not use yore camcoldm fo! a long time remove the cassette and store it • You can also use REC START/STOP of the LCD (hour: minute: second) length of time you can record movies on a "Memor'¢ Stick Duo" fornaatted on your camcorder.
You can turn the LCD panel towards subject so that you and your subject the image being recorded. utilize this function attracted them. 80cm(approx. 25/8feet)* yourself, of small chil&en to the camcorder while you record Extend the viewfinder. * The minimum distance iequired between yore camcorder and the subject to get a shal]J focus in that position You can also when recording to keep the attention the can share of the lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom.
Press With the self timer, you can start recording after a delay of about 10 seconds. REC RE(: START/STOP. You will hear a beep sound counting down lbr about 10 seconds (The count down indication begins from 8). The recording starts. To stop recording, press RE(: START/ STOP. START/STOP To cancel the countdown Touch [RESET] or press RE(' START STOP. To cancel the self-timer / Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step 3. o REC START/STOP Touch_. Touch [SELF-TIMER].
Press Recording still and hold PHOTO lightly. You will hear a light beeping sonnd when the focus and brightness settings are adjusted. Recording does not start at this point. images - Memoryphoto recording The indicator stops flashing You can record still images on a "Memory Stick Duo." Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in "Getting started" (p. 15 to p. 25). The number of images that can be recorded.
Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording For DCR-PC108: Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [_ QUALITY] (p. 72). The image size is set to [640 x 4801. The number of pictures you can record on a "Memory Stick Duo" varies depending on the quality/size of the image and the recording environment. Refer to the following list tbr the approximate number of pictures that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" lbrmatted on your camcorder.
Touch [ON], then _. @ appears. With the self-timer, you can record image after a delay of about PHOTO a still 10 seconds. PHOTO Press PHOTO. You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds (The count down indication begins from 8). The image is recorded. When bars of 1111_ disappear, the image is recorded on the "Memol T Stick Dno." To cancel the countdown Touch [RESET]. Touch _. To cancel the self-timer Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step 3.
Recordingwith ease - EasyHandycam With this Easy Handycam the camera settings operation, most of are set to automatic mode, only basic functions become available, and screen font size increases lbr easy viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy recording. Before recording, 7 in "Getting started" follow steps 1 to (p. 15 to p. 25). m Camera recording lamp PHOTO o N' Press PHOTO full), during Rsc tape recording. ..... Recording is complete when the scrolling stops.
Slide the POWER switch CAMERA-TAPE lamp until the lights up. POWER Stide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. CHARGE CCCCC) Set the LENS COVER Open NOOE the LCD panel. Slide the POWER Press EASY. until The EASY lights up in blue. switch to OPEN. switch repeatedly the CAMERA-MEM lamp lights up. POWER Easy Handycam operation ON Press RE(" Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button START/STOP.
O Notes For [SELF-TIMER] • You cannot tmn Easy Han@cam dming recording. • Dining buttons Easy Handycam operation, are not available: operation on or off the following (in the CAMERA- MEM mode only) Touch [ON], then D}{1. Press PHOTO fully. You will hear a beep sound counting down /br about 10 seconds. When the bars of LCD BACKLIGHT (p. 21) BACK LIGHT (p. 38) • During Easy Handycam operation tile settings of the fimctions that are not displayed on the screen return to their defaults.
Adjustingthe exposure The exposure is adjusted automatically m the You can adjust subject, default setting. and fix the exposure so that it is recorded brightness between even when there is strong contrast the subject (such as subjects Touch _ during 2 Touch in the standby or in [SPOT LIGHT LIGHT METER]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch [_li[_] If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the _:_] (CAMERA SET) menu.
0 Notes • You cannot with: use the Flexible Adjust the exposure by touching (dim)/_ (bright), then touch [_. spot meter togethe! NightShot plus fimction Super NightShot plus fimction Color Slow Shutter fimction • If you set [PROGILXNI automatically AE], [SPOT METER] is set to [AUTO] "_° Tip • If you set [SPOT METER] [EXPOSURE] automatically set to [MANUAL]. is To return the setting to automatic You can fix the brightness best exposure.
2 Recordingin dark pl aces subjects as when capturing sleeping) and ["NIGHTSHOT 3 Touch _. 4 Touch [SIPERNSPLIS]. in dark places (such plus or Color plus, Super Slow Shutter 5 The NightShot plus function to record original Slow Shutter function enables an image more faithful to the and ["SUPERNIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear. To cancel Super NightShot plus, follow steps 3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5. Or, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF. an image brighter.
• When using the Super NightShot plus or Color Slow Shutter fimction, the shutter speed of yomcamcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the pichu-e may slow down at this time. • Adjust the tbcus manually when it is hard to focus auton:atically. • Do not cover the inflated po:l with your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached Adjustingthe focus The focus is adjusted automatically in the default setting.
To adjust the focus automatically Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step 3. Or set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 42). 0 Touch [MAN[ ALl. appears. Note • You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function with [PROGRAM AE]. together [_: E_]: "_° Tip • If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] automatically set to [MANUAL]. You can adjust is the focus manually to the recording Touch focus. _ or [_ to sharpen the To focus on close subjects. To focus on distant sut_jects.
Recordinga picture usingvarious effects When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. [OVERLAP] (fade in only) [WIPE] (fade in only) [DOT FADER] (fade in only) g m. = POWER switch You can add the _bllowing effects cun'ently recording pictures. FADER] [WHITE FADER] switch CAMERA-TAPE mode. to select fade in) or during recording out). to 3 [BLACK Slide the POWER Touch the (to fade [FADER]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch [_]/[_].
Touch the desired 4 Touch [MEN[]. $ Select _<_ (PICT. APPLI.),then [_ OVERLAP] by touching [_]/[_] effect, then touch EN. When you touch [OVERLAP], [WIPE] or [DOT FADER], the image on the tape in your camcorder is stored as a still image. (While storing the image, the screen turns to blue.) and [_}_]. The recorded image appears on the thumbnail screen. 6 Touch [_ (previous)/[_] (next) to select the still image to be superimposed. MOSAIC' FADER _,0min g STBY 7 Touch 8 Touch [_].
[SLOW SHUTTR] (slow shutter) You can slow down the shutter speed. This mode is suitable for shooting a subject more Effect Items to adjust [STILL] The deglee of transparency of the still image you want to superimpose on a movie. clearly in a dark place. [OLD MOVIE] You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically records [FLASH] pictures in the letterbox mode tbr all screen size, sepia in color, and at a slower shutter speed. [LUMI.
[M*--CAM CHROMA] (Memory Chroma key) You can have the movie swap into the blue area of a still image such as an illustration or into a frame with a blue area enclosed by the frame. You can superimpose recorded movie a still image you have on a "Memory Stick Duo" you are currently You can then record pictures recording Movie on a tape. the superimposed on a tape or a "Memory (You cannot Still image over the superimpose Stick Duo.
Touch the desired effect. The still image is superimposed on the movie which is currently displayed on the LCD screen. • When you use the MEMORY MIX flmction in the nmTor mode (p 30), the picture on the LCD screen appears nornlally, without being mirror-reversed.
Touch E_]- Searchingfor the starting point @ The last scene of the most recent recording is played back lbr about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby :node at the point where the last recording has finished. To cancel the operation Touch [(ANCEL]. POWER switch 0 Note • The END SEARCH filncrion will not wolk correctly when the:e is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.
Keep touching _ (to go backward)!D_] (to go forward) and release it at the point where you want the recording to start. You can view a few seconds recorded just before of the scene you stopped / the tape. o select 2 the CAMERA-TAPE mode. Touch [_. _6omn Touch _ STB¢ _ 00000 once. The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, yonr camcorder is set to the standby mode.
Playback Touch Viewing movies recordedon a tape Make sure you have a recorded inserted (rewind) to go to the point cassette into your camcorder. Some of the operations Remote _ you want to view. Commander are possible using the or using the touch panel. When you want to play back recordings on your TV, see page 60. To adjust the volume 1 Touch _. 2 Touch [VOLUME]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch [_/[_.
To resume fast t)rwarding the button. Indicatorsdisplayedduringtape playback or rewinding, release To play back in variousmodes You will not hear the recorded may see mosaic-like played 1 picture touch 2 remaining During playback Touch SPD is not Remaining battery Recording [] Tape transport [] Time code or tape mode (hour: [] Personal Menu [] Video operation When a "Memory [_ 0 minute: second: (hour: minute: button (p.
To cancel Digital effect Follow steps 2 to 4, then select [OFF] in step 5. 0 • You can apply [STILL], [FLASH], [LUMI. KEY], and [TRAIL] effects when viewing recorded pictures. For details on each effect, see page 44. POWER switch Slide the POWER select Touch want switch the PLAY/EDIT _ while to the picture you to add the effect to is displayed. Touch [MENU]. Select _, (PICT. [D.EFFECT] touch APPLI.), by touching then adjust bytouchingE_:](decrease)/D_] (increase).
Touch Viewing recordings on a "Memory Stick Duo" You can view pictures screen. _. The most recently on the screen. recorded picture appears one at a time on the When you have a lot of pictures, you can list them to search through them easily. Make sure you have a recorded "Memory Stick Duo" inserted into your camcorder. Touch When you want to play back a recorded picture select on your TV, see page 60. []Z] (previous)/[Z] (next) to a picture.
with short cuts on the Personal Indicatorsdisplayedduring "Memory StickDuo" playback othel Menu. In ordel to use menu items, add them to the Personal Menu. "_" Tip • Once you recold a pictule m a tblder the same folde! will be set as the default tblder lbr playback. You can select a playback folder in the menu (p. 74). Using the screen in step 4 m "Viewing recordings on a "Memory Stick Duo'"' (p. 53), the following operations are available.
To return to the single display mode, touch the picture that you want to display. To view pictures in other folders in the index screen 1 Touch [_]. 2 Touch []_. 3 4 Playing back with ease - EasyHandycam Easy Handycam operation allows easy playback for even first time users by Touch [PB FOLDER]. providing only the basic functions Select a folder with [_/[_], playback. Also screen font size increases lbr easy viewing.
3 1 Press EASY. Set [Y] (year) with [_/[_, then touch NN. The EASY lights up in blue. 2 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and mimttes in the same way as [Y] (year), then touch [_ For [LANGUAGE] When playing back on a tape The following buttons can be operated. (play pause)i_ (fast forward)i (stop)i_ (rewind) You can operate these operations and SLOW |_ on the Remote Commander. Select the desired language with [_1 [_, then touch [_.
Select Various playback functions _> (PICT.APPLI.), ZOOM] by touching touch [_. Tape playback You can magnify recording a small subject and display can also display name of the folder recorded. and zoom screen in a it on the screen.
"_" Tip • If you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO dming the playback zoom operation, the fiame will disappear. 3 Touch [DATA CODE[. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch [_/[_]. If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (STANDARD SET) menu. You can choose to display the time code, tape counter, and other information on the screen. Press DISPLAY/BATT The indicator button. INFO. switches on or offas you press the TIME] then touch [_l.
[] Shutter [] Aperture * Appears 0 speed value only during tape playback Note • Camela setting data do not appear when movies "Memo! 7 Stick Duo" are played back. on a "_° Tips • Exposure adjustment value (0EV) appears "Memo!), Stick Duo" is played back.
Connect Playingthe picture on a TV Station your camcorder via the Handycam or the AiV jack of your camcorder a TV using the supplied cable. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor outlet for the power supply to the wall (p. 16). Refer also to the instruction manuals with the devices to be connected. To copy to another i i ,2v S VIDEO Yellow supplied tape, see page 94. ...............
Press Locatinga scene on a tape for playback PLAY. The playback starts from the point designated "0:00:00" on the tape counter. To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET MEMORY Commander 0 on the Remote again. Notes • There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the time code and tile tape comlter. , .,......... • Zero set memo W will not fimction conectly ifthae is a blal_k section between recorded sections on the 41_1REW tape. @40 @ ........................PLAY ........................
Press _ (previous)/l_l_l the Remote Commander title that you want (next) on to select a Slide the POWER switch repeatedly select the PLAY/EDIT mode. to to play. Playback starts automatically selected title. from the Press SEARCH Commander [DATE M. on the Remote repeatedly to select SEARCH]. Present point on the tape Press _ the Remote Point where the playback starts recording 0 STOP on the Remote (next) on to select a date.
Select with Usingthe Menu _9 Selecting menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen. the icon of the desired [_]/EE], SET (p. 65) MEMORY SET (p. 71) PICT. APPLI. N,f_ Turn Touch on the power switch (p. 75) EDIT/PLAY (p. 80) STANDARD SET (p. 84) :?'_ TIMELANGU. Select the desired (p. 89) item with [Z]/[_£], [_]. t- You can also touch the item directly to select it. You can scroll and see all items. ._. "_ .
'7 Touch [_, then [_ to hide the menu screen. Yon can also tonch [_ (reV._rn) to go back a screen each time yon tonch the bntton. To use the short-cutsof the Personal Menu The available power items You items mode val T depending ofyonr camcorder. will be grayed can customize out. the short-cuts 1 Touch _. 2 Touch the desired 3 Select the desired "_" Tips • When the PLAY/EDIT on the Unavailable (p. 90). item. setting, then mode is selected touch [_.
The defauh settings are marked with 1>. The Usingthe (CAMERASET)menu indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust - PROGRAMAE/WHITEBAL./16:9WIDE, etc. currently vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. You can select items listed below on the (AMERA SET menu. To select items, see "Selecting menu items" (p. 63).
* Your camcolder **Your camcordei O is adjusted to tbcus only on subjects in the middle is adjusted to tbcus only on distant subjects to tar distance. Note • [SPORTS] MEM. (sports lesson) will not wolk when tile POWER switch is set to (-'_MERA- See page 38 *'or details. See page 39 1'or details.
"_° Tips • Fo! better color balance adjustment when [WHITE BAL.] is set to [AUTO], aim your camcorder at a nearby white object tbr about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMEIL_-TAPE when: You remove tile battery pack for replacement You bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using fixed exposure, or bring your camcorda in fiom outside • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedme when: You changed the [PROGIL__M AE] settings when [WHITE BAL.] is set to [ONE PUSH].
0 Note • For DCR-PC109: If the flash is not capable of preventing or [AUTO]. the red-eye phenomenon, you can select only [ON] FLASHLEVEL You can select an appropriate (optional). flash setting _r recording with an external HIGH (§+) Select to make the flash level higher than tile standard setting. _>NORMAL (§ ) Standard setting. LOW (_= ) Select to make the flash level lower than the standard setting.
.,..The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming W_T Thneezoorning zone appears when you select the zooming tevel. I>OFF Select to deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10 times zoom is pertbrmed optically 20 x Select to activa*e the digital zoom. 10 times through 20 times zoom is pertbrmed digitally 120 × Select to activate the digital zoom.
"_° Tips • The ID-I system si_lals between • The ID-2 system video signals in You can select sends aspect _atio infbmlation (16:9, 4:3 or lette! box) by inserting video signals sends a copyright protection signal with the ID- 1 signals inserted between an analog connection. this function to compensate I>ON Standard setting (enable OFF ( '_' ) Select to deactivate for camera-shake.
The default settings are marked with 1>. The Usingthe (MEMORYSET)menu indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust - BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER,etc. currently vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. You can select items listed below on the MEMORY "Selecting SET menu. To select items, see menu items" (p. 63).
[] QUALITY t>FINE (FINE) Select to :ecord to about 1/4). still images with the fine image STANDARD Select to :ecord still images (STD) (compressed with the standard quality (compressed image quality to about 1/10).
O Notes • Tile fblder will not be deleted even when you delete all the pictures m tile fohle!. • Do not do any of the following while [_ Erasing all data...] is displayed: Move the POWER switch to select other power modes. Opelate any buttons Eject tile "Memol)' Stick Duo." The supplied or newly purchased "Memory factory, and does not require formatting. Stick Duo" has been lbnnatted at the For details on the "Memo W Stick Duo," see page 128. 1 Touch [YES] twice.
As the defauh setting, pictures are saved in the 101MSDCF folder. You can select a/'older to save your pictures. Creat_ new folders from the [NEW FOLDER] menu, then select the IBlder to be used for recording with [_/[_ and touch DE]. When you have a lot of pictures, you can search for the desired picture easily when you sort them in folders. Select the playback 74 Using the Menu %Ider with [_/[_, then touch [_.
The defauh settings are marked Usingthe (PICT. APPLI.) menu-P,CX. with t>. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/FRAME REC/ INTERVALREC/INT.REC-STL,etc. currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. You can select items listed below on the PICT. APPLI. menu. To select items, see "Selecting menu items" (p. 63).
PASTEL Select to record the picture looking like a pale pastel ohawing. (This effect is not available dining playback.) MOSAIC Select to record picture appearing mosaicpatterned. (This effect is not available during playback.) 0 Note • You cannot add effects to externally input pictlues with Picture effects via the I, DV Intert=ace Also, you cannot output pictures edited "_" Tip • You can copy picmles another tape QJ. 94). edited using pictule effects to a "IViemol 3, Stick Duo" (p.
To cancel the slide show, tonch [END]. To pause, tonch [PAUSE]. "_° Tips • You can select tile first picture for the slide show by touching [[_] [START; • If movies are played in the slide show, you can adjust the volume (decrease)i_ (increase). be/bre touching by touching You can record pictures with a stop-motion animated effect by alternately frame recording and then moving the subject a little. Operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander to prevent camera shake.
You can record pictures on a tape at a selected interval, when you record flowers blooming, etc. Comlect yonr camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. [al [al M bl a: [RE( I TIME] b: [INTERVAL] 1 Touch _. 2 Touch [INTERVAL]. 3 Select a desired 4 Touch [REC TIME]. $ Select a desired 6 Touch [END]. 7 Touch [ONl, then [_. DOFF ON (_ interval time (30 seconds, recording 1, 5 or 10 minutes), time (0.5, 1, 1.
This function is useful to observe the movement of clouds or the change of daylight. Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on a "Memory Stick Duo." a: Shooting b: Interval time 1 Touch _. 2 Select 3 Touch 4 5 a desired [ON], interval then touch time DOFF To deactivate ON (_l) To recold interval. Touch [}_]. _[] flashes. Press PHOTO (1, 5, or 10 minutes), then touch [_. [_%. intel','al still images lecordmg.
power mode of ?,'our camcorder. Usingthe (EDIT/ PLAY)menu- TITLE/ The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. TAPETITLE,etc. You can select items listed below on the EDIT/ PLAY menu. To select items, see "Selecting menn items" (p. 63). The dd'auh settings are marked with 1>. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the See page 51 lbr details. For recording on a tape. See page 95 and 97 for details. See page i06 for details.
When your the picture using camcorder recorded is connected on the tape this command. to a personal on a CD-R See the supplied EXEC computer, (Direct "Computer you Access can easily to Video Applications burn CD Burn) Guid_" for details. Select to activate tile END SEARCH fimction.
O Vi'hen you have finished entering characters, 2 Touch _. 3 Touch _ (color), []_/[Z] (position), desired color, position or size. touch [_J_l. [SIZE] as necessary to select a Color white --* yellow --* violet --* red --* cyan --* green --* blue Position You can select from 8 to 9 choices. Size small *---* large (You can only select the small size when you are entering characters.) 4 Touch [_I. 5 Touch [SAVE].
You can label a cassette with Cassette Memory (up to 10 letters). The label will be displayed t'or approximately 5 seconds when you select the CAMERA-TAPE mode and insert a cassette, or when you select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Up to 4 titles will be displayed at the same time if the cassette has titles superimposed. 1 Touch the button repeatedly To erase a character: To insert 2 a space: Touch [_ character Touch to select the desired character on the button. [_. Touch [_.
The default Usingthe ....... settings are marked with _>. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust (STANDARDSET) val 7 depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can menu- [] REC MODE/MULTI-currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. SOUND/AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA,etc. You can select the items listed below on the STANDARD SET menu. To select these items, see "Selecting menu items" (p. 63).
fO Notes • You can play back a dual sotmd track cassette record a dual sotmd track on this camcorder. on this camcordm. • The setting retmns to [STEREO] when you disconnect camcorder for more than 5 minutes. the power You can adjust the audio balance between the originally and sonnd added afterwards (ST2) on the tape (p. 107). Howevm you cannot somce from your recorded sound (ST1) fO Notes • You caImot adjust sound lecmded in 16 bit audio mode.
0 Notes • VVhen yotl connect your camcordel to Olltside powe! soluces [BRIGHT] is autonlatically selected tbr the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battel7 life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder convert the signal transmitted from the connected devices to the appropriate and signal on your camcorder. DOFF Select when not using the Digital ON (_) To output analog camcorder.
I>AUTO Select to display tile remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds: • Afte! you select the CAMERA-TAPE :node with the cassette inse:ted, and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape. • When you touch _ (play/pause). ON Select to always display the remaining DON Select when using the Remote camcorder.
I>LCD PAN EL Select to show the displays and in the viewfinder. V-OUT/PAN Select to show the displays such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder. EL such as the time code on the LCD screen Note • You cannot input a signal to vom- camcolder [V-OUT/PANEL] is selected.
The settings Usingthe (TIME/ LANGU.) menu- CLOCK SET/ you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable The items will be grayed out. WORLDTIME, etc. You can select items listed below on the TIME, LANGU. menu. To select items, see "Selecting menu items" (p. 63). You can set the date and time (p. 22). m You can ac_iust the time difference when using your camcorder abroad.
CustomizingPersonal Menu You can add frequently Touch [ADD]. Touch E_]/[_] used menu items to Personal Menu, or sort them in the order you like (customizing). You can customize the Personal Menn for each power mode of your camcorder. category, to select then touch The available a menu [_]. items vary depending on the power mode of the camcorder. Only the available items are displayed. cz2 You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu for easier and faster access.
The selected menu is deleted from Personal Menu. Touch Touch _. [_. fO Note • You cannot delete [MENU] UP]. 2 Touch [P-MEN[ SET UP]. If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch _[_] until the menu is displayed. and [P-MENU SET You can sort the menus added to Personal Menu in the desired order. Touch / _. e- c Touch [DELETE]. Touch [P-MEN[ SET [P]. If the menn is not displayed touch [_ displayed. on the screen, until the desired menu is delete. Touch Touch [SORT].
move. If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch []_ unti! the menu is displayed. Touch []_/[]_ to move the menu item to the desired place. Touch Touch [RESET]. _]. To sort more items, repeat steps 4 to 6. 7 Touch [ENDI. 8 Touch E_. O Note • You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP]. Touch [YES]. Touch [YES]. The Personal Menu settings return to the default settings. To cancel reset, touch [NO]. Touch [_.
Dubbing/Editing Connectingto a VCR or TV connecti,g You can record the picture fi'om a VCR or TV to a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted into your camcorder (p. 95). You can also create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on other recording device (p. 94). Connect your camcorder via the Handycam Station or the A,V jack of your camcorder to a TV or VCR using the supplied AiV connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.
To use an i.LINK cable for connection Use an i.LINK cable (optional) camcorder to other device Interface. The video and transmitted pictures. and sonnd digitally, Note that you separately. to connect via the sound signals producing cannot high record For details, your I, DV are Dubbingto another tape qnality the picture see page 132. You can copy and edit the picture played back on your cameorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs). as a recording device (p. 93).
Recordingpictures from a VCRor TV You can record programs and edit pictures VCR, a TV program. still image on a "Memory Insert a cassette or TV want to start recording. Stick Duo." or a "Memory Stick Duo" for '°_' Stop recording. in your camcorder. When Touch recording on a tape [[_] (stop) or [RE(' PAUSE]. When recording Duo" 8 camcorder Slide the POWER PLAY/EDIT on a "Memory Touch [RE(' STOP]. Touch then [_, Stick []_1. (p. 93). insert a cassette.
to record the scene, and select other scene as described above. Dubbingpictures from a tape to a "Memory Stick Duo" You can record in monaural) Stick Duo." Make movies (with sound recorded or still images on a "Memory sure you have a recorded "Memo17 Stick Duo" camcorder. inserted Slide the POWER PLAY/EDIT switch tape and a into your to select the mode. to record. When recording a still image 1 Touch [_ (play) to play back the tape. 2 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you want to record.
8 Touch [_, then [_. fO Notes • Fm DCR-PCI09: You can record still images fixed to image size [640 x 480]. • The Data code and titles recorded on the tape cannot be recorded on the "Memo_ T Stick Duo." The time and date the picnlre is recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo" will be recorded. • The sound is recorded in 32kHz monamal.
_QTouch 0 E_], then [_. Dubbingselected scenes from a tape Notes • You cannot • You may dub tile index not be able computer or lecolded with - Digital programediting scleen to &ib images other modified camcoldels camcolder. • You cannot dub MPEG movies on the tape. on yollr on your You can select up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in the desired order to other recording device such as VCRs "Memo1T Stick Duo" inserted camcorder.
connection. The dnbbing procedure easier with the i.LINK connection. 2 Prepare is Touch [OTHER Touch [EDIT DEVICE]. ),our VCR. • Insert a cassette Ibr recording. • Set the inpnt selector to inpnt mode ifyonr VCR has one. Prepare ),our camcorder (playing device). SET]. • Insert a cassette for editing. • Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Touch _. Touch [MEN[]. / CONTROL C27 _R m Touch [_/E_ to select _ _ (EDIT/ PLAY), then touch [_. _ Select [IR] or [i.LINK].
To set the [IR SETUP]code When you connect cable, you need signal your an A/V to check to see if your camcorder with the [IR VCR (infrared [IR SETUP]code list connecting SETUP] can be operated The following code by [IR SETUP] camcorder the default ray emitter). codes by default. are recorded (It is set at "3" as setting.
Manufacturing [IR SETUP] code company Multitech 23 NEC 21, 33, 35 32, 80 Olympic 77, 78 Follow Optimus 22 performing Orion 60 time to a tape in a VCR. You can skip this Panasonic 16, 17, 77, 78 Pentax 8.42 Philco 26, 70, 77. 78 You can adjust the synchronization of your cameorder and the VCR to avoid not Philips 47, 77, 78, 83 recording Pioneer 78 Quasai 6, 16, 17, 77, 78 RCAiPROSCAN 7, 8 16. 40, 41, 42, 77, 78, 78*, 83, 101 Realistic 22.
play back in slow mode. 5 opening numbers for each [IN] and closing munbers for each [OUT] appear. When you are performing a digital program edit for the first time to a tape in a VCR, value of each [CUT-IN] number 7 value of each [CUT-O[ the average number value [CUT-IN] and [CIT- the procedures described OIT]. Prepare Duo." Touch [CI T-IN]. Insert a tape to be played back into the camcorder.
Touch the desired item. When you are recording the VCR Touch [OTHER QTouch on a tape in DEVICE[. When you are recording on a "Memory Stick Duo" 1 Touch [MEMORY STICK]. [=MARK OUT]. The ending point of the first program is set, and the !ower part of the program mark changes to light blue. _ Repeat steps 7 to 10 and create programs. Skip this step if your camcorder is connected via an iiINK cable or recording on a "Memol T Stick Duo.
To end Digital programediting Touch [END]. To save a programwithoutusing it to record Touch [END] in step 11. The program is stored in memory until the cassette is ejected. To erase programs 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 ill selected then touch 2 Touch Touch the (p. 102), [[ NDO]. [DEL 1MARK] set program. Or, touch erase all the programs. 3 "Recording scenes as programs" to delete the last [ALL ERASE] to [EXEC]. The programs are deleted. To cancel this operation, touch [( ANCEL].
You can record Dubbingsoundto a recordedtape Q Internal Intelligent accessory shoe for DCR-PC 109 original sound additional sound to a tape already mode without audio to the on the tape. You can add erasing recorded in the 12-bit the original sound.
using lhe A/\" connecting cable. However, the sound you have recorded aftelwards is not ouqJut from the speaker. Check tile sound by using a TV. • When you connect optional accessories such as an external microphone, extend the viewfinder first. • Do not connect AJV coimecting cables to both yomcamcorder and the Handycam Station. The sound might be distorted. A green screen. _Touch _ |l mark appears on the LCD _ (play) back the audio the same time.
Deleting recorded pictures ! recorded audio in "Recording sound" You can delete all or selected on a "Memory Stick Duo." pictures stored (p. 106). Slide the POWER 2 switch select the PLAY/EDIT Touch _. Touch [MENI Touch [Z]/[2_ Touch (STANDARD repeatedly to mode. _. ]. to select SET), _. then touch [ZI- / Touch _ (previous)![__Q (next) to select a picture you want to delete. 5 Touch [Z]/[_B MIX], then touch Touch _/_ between recorded m Touch [3S]. Touch [YES].
To delete pictures on the index screen 2 Touch [_. Markingrecorded imageswith specific information_ -Image 3 Touch _. protection/Print mark 4 Touch _. 5 Touch [_ 6 Touch the picture You can easily search for the picture to be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once. 1 Slide the POWER PLAY/EDIT switch to select the mode. DELETE]. you want to delete. appears on the image to be deleted. To display the next or the previous 6 pictures, touch [_/[_. 7 Touch []_]. 8 Touch [YES].
Touch [PROTECT]. Touch the image _ that you want to Touch _. Touch _. protect. Touch [PRINT MARK]. 'if' Touch [_l. / €- Touch {END]. m, m To cancel image protection Follow steps 1 to 5, then touch the image to cancel image protection. disappears from the image. Touch the image that you want to print out later. You can mark images out while viewing (You cannot that you want to print them on your camcorder. specify the number of printouts.) '7 Touch [_l.
Note • Do not mark images on yore camcorder if the "Memory Stick Duo" alrea@ has some images with the Print mark put on other devices This may change the infbmmtion of the images with the Print mark put on the other device Printing recorded images(PictBridge compliant printer) You can easily print still images your camcorder compliant computer.
Touch [MEN[ Select ]. (STANDARD [[ SB-PLY/EDT] and IDOl. SET), by touching then [_]/[B Select the image touching "7 Select [PictBridge], then touch [_. Touch G_]. Connect the [SB jack (p. 143) of your Handycam Station to a printer using the supplied USB cable, then set the USB ON/OFF switch on the Handycam Station to ON. The location of the USB .jack of the printer differs depending on the model. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your printer for details on operation.
To print another image Repeat steps I to 6 To stop printing Touch [CANCEL] while printing To finish printing Touch from 0 [END] your and disconnect Handycam Station the USB cable and printer. Notes • Do not attempt rlte following opezations when is on the screen The operations may not be perfomled properly Sliding the POWER modes switch to select other power Disconnecting the USB cable flora yore.
Troubleshooting persists, remove contact Troubleshooting If"C:l-ll-l:l-ll-l" screen Symptom The powei Cause does not mm on and/or source and is displayed or the viewfinder, display ffmction for details. If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem the power your Sony dealer. Corrective on the LCD the self-diagnosis is activated. See page 121 Actions • Tile battery pack is dischaiged camcolder.
Symptom Tile CHARGE lamp does not light while tile battery charged pack is being Cause and/or Corrective -)Attach the batte: 7 pack to the camco:de: not light up, then it indicates outlet. Actions conectly. It'the lamp still does that no powe: is supplied from the wall • The batte W charge is completed (p. 16) -)Insert your camcorder to the Han@cam Station correctly. The CHARGE lamp flashes wtfile the batte:), pack is being charged, -)Attach the batte:_" pack to the camcorde: correctly.
Symptom Cause The Cassette Memo: 7 mdicato! does not appear while using a cassette Cassette Memory with The :emaining tape indicator is not displayed, A cassette and/or Corrective ->Clean the gold-plated -_ Set [ [_ REMAINING] to always display label is not recorded ->Use a cassette Actions connector of tile cassette. to [ON] on the ;_;{'j (STANDARD the remaining with Cassette tape indicator Memo_ W.
If you are using a "Memory Stick Duo" l)r recording, refer also to the "Memory Stick Duo" section. (p. 118) Symptom Cause and/or The tape does not sta!l when you + Slide tile POWER ,ress REC START/STOP. Corrective Actions switch to lurn on the CAME1L_-TAPE lamp (p. 20) +The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or inse_t a new cassette. -'1Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette. (p. 127) +The tape is stuck to the &urn due to moisture condensation.
Symptom Cause Tile external flash (optional) does not work. and]or • Tile power Corrective coneetly • Two or more flashes attached. The flash level cannot Flickeling or changes be changed. in color occms, END SEARCH does not wo:k lamp, sodimn or spoils lesson mode. Cancel (p. 65) is new and has nothing • Thele is a blank section correctly when using a cassette without recorded in the beginning or middle of the tape.
_c.use and/or [_ [_l appea!-and [_ is displayed the screen camcordei Symptom Cannot Cause opelate "Memory fimctions using the Stick Duo" Corrective • Tile tape was recolded This is nora and/or malfimction Corrective -'1Set tile POWER switch (p 20) -) Inselt a "Memoly Action_ ill a TV color system other than that of youl [ (p. 126) l Actions to tile CAME1LA_-NIEM o! PLAY,'EDIT Stick Duo" into your camcolder (p mode.
Symptom Image protection cannot be applied. Cause and]or '+When you are using the "Memory Corrective Actions Stick Duo" with the write-protect release the lock on tile write-protect (p. 129) +Perfom_ Cannot mink pictures tbr print +When tile operation again tab of the "Memory on the index screen you are using the "Memory tab Stick Duo." (p. 108) Stick Duo" with the write-protect tab release the lock on the write-protect tab of the "Memory Stick Duo." (p.
Symptom Cause The Title sealch does not wink. and/or Corrective Actions "_Enter a title if thele is no title oil the tape. (p. 81) -)'Use a cassette with Cassette MemoD,. (p 127) -)Set [_ SEARCH] to [ON] in the _]_ :;_,3(EDIT'PLAY) menu (p. 81) • Thele is a blank section in tile beginning or middle of the tape This is not a malfimction Still pictures catmot be &_bbed from a tape to a "Memory Stick Duo." • You caimot record or a distorted picture been used repeatedly tbr recording.
Warningindicators andmessages If indicators lbr details. appear on the screen or in the viewfinder, Indication check the lbllowing. See the page in parentheses Cause and/or Corrective Actions C :r-lE] :r-lr-I/E:r-lr-I:r-lr-I diagnosis display) (Self- Some sylnptonls can be fixed by yoursel£ you tried a couple of times, contact yore Sony sei%ce ( :04:r-l[] If the problem persists even atier Sony deale* or local authorized facility .
Indication _ Cause (Warning "Memory indicato: pertaining to Stick Duo" formatting)* (Warning indicator incompatible "Memo:), (Warning the tape) indicator pe:taining to and/or Corrective Actions • The 'qMemo:y Stick Duo" data is damaged.
If messages appear on the screen, check Subjects Indications Batter,_, Use the "Int_LITHIUM the tbllowing. See the page Corrective References battely pack Old battei), the power [] A Moisture [] Moisnlre Cassette/Iape _ Stick condensation the battery (p. 16). -_ See page 13 i Eject tile cassette. condensation Tmn offfor iH -_ See page 134 ")See page 134 -_ See page 23 the cassette. ->Check --_ The tape is locked - check tile tab. The tape has reached file end.
Subjects "Memory Duo" Indications Stick Corrective References USB streaming.. This fimction is not available Actions! • You tlied to play back o! reco:d on a "Memol 3' Stick Duo" during USB Streanm:g. Memory Stick folders are fifll. • You cannot create tMders exceeding 999MSDCF. -)You cannot delete the created tblders using yore can:corder.
Subjects Indications Others Invalid Corrective References button with Easy Handycanl Actions/ operation USB is invalid in this mode &bring Easy Han@cam • You can select [STD-USB] PLAY,'EDIT mode during Handycam operation, m Easy but you cannot select [PictBridge] STREAM]. (The message disappears HDV recorded tape Cannot playback. Cover tape. Cannot add mldio is not open. Disconnect one AV cable when you touch _ ) -')Your calncorder cannot play back this format.
Additional Information Simple settingof clockby time difference Usingyourcamcorder abroad You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your time difference Powersupply You can use your camcorder in any countries regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder 50/60 Hz. within AC 100 V to 240 V, Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
"_" Tip • The memo!y, capaciD, of the cassette Usablecassette tapes is 4k bits Yore calncorder can accommodate cassettes having a memo_ T capacity of up to 16k bits Copyright signal You can use the mini DV format cassette only. Use a cassette with the Mi1_ mark. Mini_T!_%c Cassette When you play back If the cassette you play back on ?,:our camcorder contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it to is a trademark. a tape in another video camera connected your c amcorder.
When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on the locations as shown in the tbllowing illustration so as not to cause malfunction of yonr camcorder. Do not put a label along this border. Aboutthe "Memory Stick" The "Memory recording Stick" is a new light and small media which, despite store more data than a floppy its size, can disk. You can use following types of "Memory Stick" on your camcorder.
• Filenames ofmovies: MOV00001: Thisfilename appears onthe screen ofyonrcamcorder. MOV00001.MPG: Thisfilename appears onthedisplay ofacomputer. • Ona"Memory Stick Duo" formatted ona computer: A"Memory Stick Duo" fomratted by the Windows OS or using Macintosh computers does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. • Data read:write the combination "Memory speed may vary depending on of the "Memory Stick" and Stick" compliant prodnct you use.
Notesonusing the "Memory Duo" and "Memory (MagicGate/Parallel Stick PRO Stick Duo" Transfer) "Memory Tralsfcr) is up to 512 MB, and that of a Stick Duo" (MagicGateiParallel is up to 128 MB. • This unit does not support transfer.
Use a large capacity batter?- pack: NP- About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack This unit is compatible FF70iFFTI (optional). • Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (F series). Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. "InlbLITHIUM" (_tn¢ottrHlU_ _ F series batter3: packs have the mark.
Aboutbattery life • The batter?,: life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable canse is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies depending About i.LINK The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.
device. Itisalso indicated near thei.LINK interface onsome device. The maximum baud ratefordevice that does not have anyindication (such asthisunit)is "S100." Thebaud ratemaydifferfromtheindicated value when theunitisconnected todevice with adifferent maximum baud rate. Mbps stands tbr "megabits per second," or the amottnt of data that can be sent or received in one second. For example, a baud rote of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second To use i.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, lbr example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. • When disconnecting the power cord, pull by the plug and not the cord. This is not a malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is ejected. Note on moisture condensation • Do not damage the power cord such as by Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place placing anything heavy on it. • Keep metal contacts clean.
yourSon?: dealer orlocalauthorized Son?: service facility tohave thevideo head replaced. Touch the The position LCDscreen • Do not add excessive pressure "x" with the corner Stick Duo." displayed on the of the supplied of the "x" screen "Memory changes. on the L(D screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. • While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up.
To chargethe pre-installedbutton-type battery Specification Your camcorder has a pre-installed button-type battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-installed button-type battery is ahvays charged while you are using your camcorder but it will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. The button-type battery will be fully discharged about 3 months if you do not use your in Video camcorder at all.
Effective (still): Effective (movie): Approx. 340 000 pixels Approx. 340 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Combined power Filter diameter: zoom lens 25 :ran (1 1/2 in.) LANC jack Stereo mini-min{iack (O 2.5 mm) MIC jack Minijack. 0.388 mr low impedance with DC 2.5 to 3.0 V, output impedance 6.8 kf-} (kilohms) (O 3.5 mm), Stereo type 10 x (Optical), 120 × (Digital) For DCR-PC 109: LCDscreen F Picture 1.8- 2.3 For DCR-PC108: F Focal 1.7- 2.
HandycamStation DCRA-Cl11 S video Operating Luminance tmbalanced signal: 1 Vp-p 75 f-) (ohms) signal: 0.286 Vp-p, Design and specifications without notice. unbalanced Audio/Video input/output AV MINI JACK Input/output auto switch signal: unbalanced, Audio Input 1 Vp-p, sync signal: impedance impedance Output 75 _ (ohms), negative 327 mV, (at output more than 47 kf-) (kilohms)) more than 47 kf2 (kilohms) impedance with less than 2.
Ouick Reference Identifying parts and controls ® I [] LCD/Touch [] LCD BACKLIGHT [] RE(: START/STOP [] BATT ___ (battery [] Eyecup [] Viewfinder panel screen (p. 4, 21) button* (p. 21) button (p. 27, 51) release) lever (p. 16) [] Access lamp (p. 24, 129) [] PO\YER switch [] "Memory Stick [] CAMERA-TAPE, Duo" slot (p. 24) ¢D PLAY/EDIT (p. 4, 21) _.q. (p. 20) [] BACK [] CHARGE CAMERA_-MEM, mode LIGHT lamp lamps button* (p. 20) (p. 38) (p.
[] ® % ® [] [] Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens)/Lens cover [] Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images The lens tbr your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Son): ( orporation. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and oft'_rs a quality as fine as a (arl Zeiss lens. MTF stands for Modulation Transfer Function. The value number indicates the amount of light from a subject coming the lens.
% ® % [] [] ,{N [] MIC (PL[G IN POWER) jack (red) (p. 105) This jack works as an input jack lbr an external microphone as well as a powersnpply jack/'or a plug-in-power microphone. When the external microphone is connected, it takes precedence. [] Jack cover [] _ (LANC) jack (blue) [] PHOTO button (p. 32) [] NIGHTSHOT ] Power zoom lever [] Infrared [] LENS COVER [] RESET PLUS switch ray emitter (p. 40) (p. 100) switch (p.
[] Viewfinder lens adjustment [] Cassette [] Strap [] OPEN/_EJECT_ lever (p. 21) lid (p. 23) [] Interface [] Tripod connector receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 !2_112_1 (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder. Belt (p. 4) lever (p. 23) Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap This is useful for carrying yonr camcorder.
To attach the Strap Belt Handycam Station Insert the Strap Belt attachment to your camcorder and move it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks and is locked. [] !
Remove the insulation Remote Commander. sheet belbre using the To remove the insulationsheet To changethe battery 1 While pressing on the fingernail tab, inset yore" into the slit to pull out the battery case. [] PHOTO button (p. 32) [] Memory control buttons Memory playback) (Index*, -/% (p. 53) [] SEARCH M. button* [] 141_/I_t buttons* (p.
WARNING Batter?- may recharge, explode disassemble if mistreated. Do not or dispose of in fire. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with recommended Discard used mamffacmrer' fO Notes the same or equivalent type by the mamffacturer. batteries according s instructions. on the Remote to the Commander • A button-b,pe lithium batte_ W (CR2025) is used in the Remote Commander.
Following indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder. Indicators your camcorder model. vary depending on Indicators Meanings ,_ This indicatoi Example: Indicatorsin the CAMERA-TAPE mode {_ Fiame iecording Ouiputting Time code (p 58)/Tape counter (p. 58)/Selfdiagnosis (p 121)/Picture number (p 54) scale Meanings _60min Remaining batte W (p. 28) SP, Recoiding mode (p.
Cassette Memory Index (SEARCH) .................. ALL ERASE Search 48, 61, 62, 81 Charging the battery Batte D- pack ................ Numeric 16:9 WIDE mode ............... 69 Pre-installed (still image) .......... 72 bracketing (EXP. BRKTG) See Bnrst (BURST) 16 button-type A battery ................. Clock set AiV connecting cable ............................. 93, 105 ((LOCK SET) ...... 22, 89 Color Slow Shutter AC Adaptor ........................ 16 Accessory shoe ................
Intelligent accessory shoe .......................... 105, 140 Interval photo recording (INT. REC-STL) Interval recording (INTERVAL Number of pictures ........................ 29, 33 Menu ......... 79 REC)..... 78 J JPEG ................................ i28 L LANC .............................. LANGUAGE ..................... i41 89 Language (LANGUAGE) LCD back light ........... 25 (LCD BL LEVEL) ...... 85 LCD BACKLIGHT button ............................ 21, 139 LCD brightness CAMERA SET .
Strap Belt ..................... 4, 142 Sub sound See MULTI-SOL%TD Super NightShot Z Zero set memory ................ 61 Zoom ........................... 29, 57 plus ......... 40 T Tape counter ...................... Telephoto See Zoom Time code .......................... 28 28 Title (Cassette Memory) TAPE TITLE ............... 83 TITL ERASE .............. 82 TITLE .......................... 81 TITLE DISP ................ 82 Title search ......................... 61 TRAIL ...........................
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