3-070-602-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-PC Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in the U.S.A.
For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: SONY DCR-PC120 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Main Features Taking moving or still images, and playing them back •Recording a moving picture on a tape (p. 20) •Recording a still image on a tape (p. 36) •Playing back a tape (p. 31) •Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s (p. 112) •Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. 126) •Viewing a still image recorded on “Memory Stick”s (p. 136) •Viewing a moving picture on “Memory Stick”s (p. 139) Capturing images on your computer •Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p.
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 Getting started 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs qd qf qg qh 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 13) 2 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35) 3 USB cable (1) (p. 142) 4 Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12) 5 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) 6 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 185) 7 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 185) 8 Lens cap (1) (p.
Table of contents Main Features .......................................... 4 Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 Quick Start Guide ............................. 8 Getting started Using this manual ................................. 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 12 Installing the battery pack ............ 12 Charging the battery pack ............. 13 Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 15 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 16 Step 3 Inserting a cassette ...................
Table of contents Getting started Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture ............................. 128 Recording edited pictures as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”s) .................. 132 Copying still images from a tape – Photo save .................................. 135 Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback .......... 136 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback ............. 139 Viewing images using computer ......
Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Pull down the Holding Grip to hold your camcorder as illustrated. Holding Grip Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Open the jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Quick Start Guide Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Inserting a cassette (p.
Recording a picture (p. 20) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Viewing a picture with the viewfinder Close the LCD panel, and pull out the viewfinder. POWER VC R LOCK OFF (CHG) M M CA E ER M O RY A 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen. 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
— Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. (DCR-PC120BT is marked as DCR-PC120 on the bottom of this unit.) The DCR-PC120BT is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations.
Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) While sliding BATT RELEASE in the direction of the arrow 1, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2. (2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 1 2 2 1 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed in the same way as the battery terminal cover.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack (1) Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). The CHG lamp lights up when the charge begins. After the charge is completed, the CHG lamp goes out.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Full charge 150 NP-FM70 240 NP-FM90 330 NP-FM91 360 The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. What is ”InfoLITHIUM”? The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).
Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 174).
Step 2 Setting the date and time 2 S E T U P ME NU C L OC K S E T L TR S I ZE D EMO MOD E R E T URN [ ME NU ] : E ND [ ME NU ] : E ND S E T U P ME NU C L OC K S E T L TR S I ZE D EMO MOD E R E T URN – – : – –:– – C L OC K S E T R GMT + 0 .
Step 2 Setting the date and time Simple setting of clock by time difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select AREA SET, DST SET* in the menu settings. See page 103 for more information. * Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette 2 OPEN/Z EJECT 3, 4 Getting started (1) Install the power source. (2) Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. mark on the cassette (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the compartment.
— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and pull the lens cap string to fix it. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for more information (p. 12 to 19). (3) Pull down the Holding Grip. Hold your camcorder firmly as illustrated. (4) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode.
Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the right as a default setting. Recording – Basics To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. However, check the following: – Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones in the LP mode on one tape.
Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD screen can be opened up to 90 degrees. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body. Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off (p. 25). When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see.
Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Recording – Basics Pull out the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 96).
Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side:for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) W T W W T T To use zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings (p. 96).
Recording a picture Shooting with the Mirror Mode This feature allows the camera subject to view him-or herself on the LCD screen. The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder. The indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the recording mode. Some of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.
Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tapes. Remaining battery time Cassette memory This appears when using a tape with cassette memory. Recording mode STBY/REC 40min REC 0:00:01 45min Time code/Tape counter Remaining tape This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. JUL 4 2001 12:05:56AM Time The time is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on.
Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Recording – Basics Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, press BACK LIGHT. The . indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. BACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled.
Recording a picture Using Super NightShot The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen. and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. on the screen. To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on.
Recording a picture Self-timer recording Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. START/STOP Recording – Basics (1) Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. (2) Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down from ten with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.
Checking the recording – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. EDIT SEARCH END SEARCH END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. Press END SEARCH in the standby mode. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder returns to the standby mode.
— Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button. Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Press m to rewind the tape. Press N to start playback.
Playing back a tape If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction. When you open or close the LCD panel Open or close the LCD panel vertically. To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DISPLAY. The indicators appear on the screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.
Playing back a tape Various settings Various settings is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the recording mode, the various settings will not be displayed. When you use the data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if: – A blank portion of the tape is being played back. – The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. – The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.
Playing back a tape To view the picture frame-by-frame Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N. To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH) Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last five seconds of the recorded portion plays back and stops. In the various playback modes •Sound is muted. •The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 15). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording You can record an still image like a photograph. You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on “Memory Stick”s (p. 112). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Recording images with the flash The flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the screen. Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows: t t t No indicator Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording When you record images with the flash The possible shooting distance using the built-in flash is shorter than when you record on “Memory Stick”s. When playing back images recorded with the flash on other equipment These images may flicker. If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting the power source Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timer recording You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. PHOTO Advanced Recording Operations (1) Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. (2) Press PHOTO deeper. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.
Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. Press MENU, then select with the control button (p. 96). and decide upon WHT BAL in (2) Select and decide upon the desired white balance mode with the control button.
Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during a playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d]. [a] [b] 16:9WIDE [d] [c] 2 C AME R A S E T D Z OOM 1 6 : 9W I DE S T E A D Y S HO T N . S .
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY REC FADER M. FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE1) 2) OVERLAP2) WIPE2) DOT2) [b] STBY REC MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. 1) 2) 42 You can use the bounce function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings. Fade in only.
Using the fader function 1 FADER FADER Advanced Recording Operations (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M. FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE no indicator T DOT T WIPE T OVERLAP The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
Using the fader function While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions: – Focus – Zoom – Picture effect – Exposure Note on the bounce function The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions: – D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE 44
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV. NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOLARIZE [b] : SLIM [c] : STRETCH [d] : PASTEL [e] : [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select and decide upon P EFFECT in with the control button (p. 96). (2) Select and decide upon the desired picture effect mode with the control button.
Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can swap a brighter area in a still picture with a moving picture. TRAIL You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.
Using special effects – Digital effect (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select and decide upon D EFFECT in with the control button (p. 96). (2) Select and decide upon the desired digital effect mode with the control button. The bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the still image that you selected and decided upon is stored in memory. (3) Adjust and decide upon the effect with the control button.
Using special effects – Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Low lux of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) – Tape photo recording – Super NightShot •The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode. •The following functions do not work in the old movie mode: – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The digital effect is automatically canceled.
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight This mode prevents peoples’ faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. Press MENU, then select and decide upon PROGRAM AE in with the control button (p. 96). (2) Select and decide upon the desired PROGRAM AE mode with the control button.
Using the PROGRAM AE function While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected. Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected You can adjust the exposure. Advanced Recording Operations If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off.
Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Normally exposure is automatically adjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – The subject is backlit – Bright subject and dark background – To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears. (2) Push b/B on the control button to adjust the brightness.
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: – subjects through glass coated with water droplets – horizontal stripes – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky •When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.
Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wideangle) after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position. When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.
Interval recording You can make a time-lapse recording by Example 1s setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an [a] excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc., with this function. 1s 9 min 59 s [b] 10 min [a] 9 min 59 s [b] 10 min [a] REC TIME [b]INTERVAL Advanced Recording Operations (1) In the standby mode, press MENU, then select and decide upon INT. REC in with the control button (p. 96).
Interval recording 6 POWER VC R LOCK OFF (CHG) M M CA E ER M O R Y A 2 4 CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT N. S. L I GHT FRAME REC I NT. REC OFF FLASH LVL RETURN CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT N. S. L I GHT FRAME REC ON I NT. REC FLASH LVL OFF SET RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 3 CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT N. S. L I GHT FRAME REC ON I NT. REC FLASH LVL RETURN CAMERA SET I NT. REC I NTERVAL REC T I ME RETURN 30SEC CAMERA SET I NT.
Frame by frame recording – Cut recording You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using cut recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a cut recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 4. 4 POWER VC R LOCK OFF (CHG) M M CA E ER M O R Y A Advanced Recording Operations (1) In the standby mode, press MENU, then select and decide upon FRAME REC in with the control button (p. 96).
— Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU, then select and decide with the control button (p. 96). upon P EFFECT in (2) Select and decide upon the desired mode with the control button. For details of each picture effect function, see page 45. 1 MA N U A L S E T P E F F ECT D E F F ECT RE T URN OF F N EG.
Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU, then select and decide with the control button (p. 96). upon D EFFECT in (2) Select and decide upon the desired mode with the control button. The bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture is captured and is stored in memory as a still image.
Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s (p. 148). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder. The center of the image is enlarged to twice its size. (2) Press the control button to move the image. The image moves in the same direction as the control button setting.
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape counter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes. (3) Press x when you want to stop playback.
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the TITLE SEARCH indicator appears.
Searching a recording by date – Date search You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search). Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date. Searching for the date by using cassette memory Before operation •You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory.
Searching a recording by date – Date search Note If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly. Cassette memory The tape cassette memory can hold six recording date data. If you search the date among seven or more data, see “Searching for the date without using cassette memory” below.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (photo search). You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still images.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Searching for a photo without using cassette memory (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. to OFF with the (2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon CM SEARCH in control button (p. 96). (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback.
— Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Before operation •Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.
Dubbing a tape If your VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Your camcorder can dub on “Memory Stick”s. See p. 132 for more information. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Editing Before operating the Digital program editing on tapes recorded on other equipment Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 69).
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, (1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code, depending on your VCR. The default setting is code number 3. IR SETUP code Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Multitech 23, 32, 80 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 NEC 21, 33, 35 Aiwa 80 Olympic 77, 78 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Panasonic 16, 17, 77, 78, 96 Bell&Howell (M.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) (2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR Select and decide upon PAUSEMODE with the control button, then select and decide upon the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR with the control button. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) (4) Confirming the VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause. 2 Select and decide upon IR TEST with the control button. 3 Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button. If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct. When recording is finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) 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) (optional), follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV input. When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder. Editing (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set to recording pause. When you select i.
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 1: Making the program Editing (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. with the control (2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in button (p. 96). (3) Select and decide upon TAPE with the control button. (4) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program. (1) Select and decide upon UNDO with the control button. (2) Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button. The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled. To cancel erasing Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 2.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 2: Performing the program (Dubbing a tape) Make sure your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) the following procedure is not necessary. When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. Editing (1) Select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT, then select and decide upon TAPE with the control button.
Using with analog video unit and your computer – Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon A/V t DV OUT in to ON with the control button (p. 96). (3) Start playback on the analog video unit.
Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) Editing (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
Recording video or TV programs If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Note on the Remote Commander Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2.
Recording video or TV programs When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. Using the Remote Commander In step 3, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in step 5, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from. You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) During digital editing The color of the display may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbed picture.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 81 or 82. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3. Using the Remote Commander In step 5, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in step 6, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from. Note The picture and sound recorded on the portion between the insert start and end points will be erased when you insert the new scene.
Audio dubbing You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Select one of the following connections to add an audio sound.
Audio dubbing Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Audio equipment LINE OUT L R AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO/ VIDEO Editing Do not connect the video (yellow) plug. : Signal flow Dubbing with the built-in microphone No connection is necessary. Note When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output through S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on the screen. You can check the recorded sound by using headphones.
Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape Choose a connection mentioned before, and connect audio equipment or microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below. (1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Locate the recording start point by pressing N. Then press X at the point where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback pause mode. (4) Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander.
Audio dubbing Notes •New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz). •New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode. •You cannot add audio with the DV jack. •You cannot add audio on the blank portion of the tape. If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) is connected to your camcorder You cannot add a sound to a recorded tape.
Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 93). You can also select the color, size and position of titles. VACATION (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. Press MENU, then select and decide upon TITLE in with the control button (p. 96). with the control button.
Superimposing a title If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title, select in step 2. If the tape has a blank portion You cannot superimpose a title on the portion. If the tape has a blank portion in the middle of the recorded parts The title may not be displayed correctly.
Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon TITLEERASE in with the control button (p. 96). (3) Select and decide upon the title you want to erase with the control button. ERASE OK ? indicator appears. (4) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and select and decide upon OK with the control button. OK changes to EXECUTE. (5) Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button. ERASING flashes on the screen.
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. with the control (2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon TITLE in button (p. 96). with the control button. (3) Select and decide upon (4) Select and decide upon CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET with the control button. (5) Select and decide upon the desired character with the control button.
Labeling a cassette If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labelled cassette and turn the power on, the label is displayed for about five seconds. (1) Insert the cassette you want to label. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. with the control (3) Press MENU, then select and decide upon TAPE TITLE in button (p. 96). Tape title display appears.
Labeling a cassette To erase the label you have made Select and decide upon [C] with the control button in step 4. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot label a cassette. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.
— Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the control button. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY, press MENU. Press v/V on the control button to select the desired icon, then press z or B. Press v/V on the control button to select the desired item, then press z or B.
Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET PRINT SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Mode Meaning POWER switch PROGRAM AE —— To suit your specific shooting requirement (p. 49).
Changing the menu settings Icon/item FRAME REC INT. REC Mode Meaning POWER switch z OFF To deactivate Cut recording function. CAMERA ON To activate Cut recording function (p. 57). ON To activate Interval recording function (p. 55). z OFF FLASH LVL SET To set INTERVAL and REC TIME for Interval recording function. HIGH Makes the flash level higher than normal. z NORMAL LOW HOLOGRAM F z AUTO HiFi SOUND z STEREO OFF AUDIO MIX Normal setting.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item LCD BRIGHT Meaning —— To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with b/B on the control button. To darken LCD B. L. LCD COLOR BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen. —— To adjust the color on the LCD screen, press b/B on the control button. VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY To get highintensity Not to record continuously. MEMORY STILL SET PIC MODE QUALITY IMAGESIZE z SINGLE NORMAL To record from three to nine images continuously (p. 113).
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch z 320 × 240 To record moving pictures in 320 × 240 size (p. 109). VCR MEMORY 160 × 112 To record moving pictures in 160 × 112 size. MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE REMAIN PRINT MARK z AUTO ON To always display the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick.” ON To write a print mark on the recorded still images you want to print out later (p. 153).
Changing the menu settings Icon/item 9PIC PRINT DATE/TIME Mode Meaning POWER switch z RETURN To cancel prints of split screen. MEMORY SAME To make prints of same split screen (p. 154). MULTI To make prints of different split screen. MARKED To make prints of images with print marks in recording order. z OFF To make prints without the recording date and time. MEMORY To make prints with the recording date (p. 154). DAY&TIME To make prints with the recording date and time.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC MODE Mode Meaning z SP To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode. LP AUDIO MODE z 12BIT 16BIT qREMAIN CLOCK SET LTR SIZE To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds). To record in the 16-bit mode (one stereo sound with high quality). VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA z AUTO To display the remaining tape bar: • for about eight seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item DATA CODE Mode Meaning POWER switch z DATE/CAM To display date, time and various settings during playback (p. 32). VCR MEMORY DATE To display date and time during playback. AREA SET —— Temporarily change the area where you are using your camcorder. DST SET* z OFF ON BEEP z MELODY COMMANDER To output the beep instead of the melody. To cancel all sound including shutter sound.
— “Memory Stick” Operations — Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction You can record and play back images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. On file format Still image (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction “Memory Stick”s formatted by a computer “Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the b mark facing as illustrated. “Memory Stick” slot Access lamp b mark Ejecting a “Memory Stick” Press the “Memory Stick” once lightly. While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Selecting still image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. with the control (2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon STILL SET in button (p. 96). (3) Select and decide upon QUALITY with the control button. (4) Select and decide upon the desired image quality with the control button.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in your camcorder. The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode. The image is compressed to about 1/3. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. The image is compressed to about 1/10.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Selecting the image size You can select either of two image sizes Still images: 1360 × 1020 or 640 × 480. (When the POWER switch is set to VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is 1360 × 1020. Moving pictures: 320 × 240 or 160 × 112 The default setting is 320 × 240. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Image size settings Setting Meaning Indicator Recording 1360 × 1020 Records 1360 × 1020 still images. 640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 still images. 320 × 240 Records 320 × 240 moving pictures. 160 × 112 1360 SFN 1360 640 SFN 640 320 320 160 160 Records 160 × 112 moving pictures.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Approximate number of still images you can record on a “Memory Stick” The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality and image size you select and the complexity of the subject.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still image appears. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording While you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button. When you press PHOTO lightly in step 2 The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. with the control (2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon STILL SET in button (p. 96). (3) Select and decide upon PIC MODE with the control button. (4) Select and decide upon the desired setting with the control button. (5) Press MENU to make the menu setting disappear. (6) Press PHOTO deeper.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording Recording images with the flash The flash automatically pops up to strobe. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the screen. (flash) The flash is adjusted to the appropriate brightness through the photocell window for the flash. You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu settings (p. 96).
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording Shooting using the HOLOGRAM AF The HOLOGRAM AF is an auxiliary light source used for focusing on subjects in dark places. Set HOLOGRAM F to AUTO in the menu settings. (The default setting is AUTO.) When appears on the screen in a dark place, press PHOTO lightly. Then the flash will pop up and the auxiliary light will automatically emit until the subject is focused.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (self-timer). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. (2) Press (3) Press PHOTO deeper. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Sound recorded on a tape You cannot record the audio from a tape. Titles have already recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on “Memory Stick”s. The title does not appear while you are recording a still image with PHOTO. Recording date/time The recording data (date/time) when it is recorded on “Memory Stick” is recorded. Various settings are not recorded.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV DV OUT DV (optional) : Signal flow Note The “ ” may flash in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert “Memory Stick“ again, and record distortion-free images.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on top of the moving image you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape or a “Memory Stick.” (However, you can record only superimposed still images on the “Memory Stick.”) M. CHROM (Memory chromakey) You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a moving image. M.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a tape Before operation • Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a “Memory Stick” recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image. (3) Press MEMORY+/– to select the still image you want to superimpose.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX 2 MEMORY MIX M. CHROM 100–0021 4 Still image 3 M. LUMI 100–0021 5 M. LUMI I I I • • • • 100–0021 M. LUMI I • • • • • • 100–0021 To change the still image to superimpose Do either of the following: – Press MEMORY+/– before step 7. – Press z on the control button before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a “Memory Stick” as a still image Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY MIX. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX 2 MEMORY MIX M. CHROM 100–0021 4 M. LUMI Still image 3 100–0021 5 M. LUMI I I I • • • • 100–0021 M. LUMI I • • • • • • 100–0021 To change the still image to superimpose Do either of the following: – Press MEMORY+/– before step 7. – Press z on the control button before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.
Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s – MPEG movie recording You can record moving pictures with sound on “Memory Stick”s. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up.
Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s – MPEG movie recording When using an external flash (optional) Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s. Otherwise, the charging sound for the flash may be recorded. Recording date/time The date/time are not displayed while recording. However, they are automatically recorded onto the “Memory Stick.” To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Notes •Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to one in 32 kHz when recording images from a tape to “Memory Stick”s. •Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tapes. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Recording a moving picture from other equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The image of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or viewfinder. (3) Follow the procedure on page 128 from the step 3 onwards at the point where you want to start recording from.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV DV OUT DV (optional) : Signal flow During recording on “Memory Stick” Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is not recorded on the “Memory Stick.” “Memory Stick” Operations Note The “ ” may flash in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert “Memory Stick” again, and record distortion-free images.
Recording edited pictures as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”s) You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto “Memory Stick”s. Making the program (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Insert the tape for playback, and a “Memory Stick” for recording into your camcorder. with the (3) Press MENU, then select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in control button (p. 96). (4) Select and decide upon MEMORY with the control button.
Recording edited pictures as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”s) Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program. (1) Select and decide upon UNDO with the control button. (2) Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button. The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled. To cancel erasing Select and decide upon RETURN with the control button in step 2.
Recording edited pictures as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”s) To end the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Press MENU to end the program editing function. NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when: – The program to operate the Digital program editing has not been made. – The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. – The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.
Copying still images from a tape – Photo save Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. with the (2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon PHOTO SAVE in control button (p. 96). PHOTO BUTTON appears on the screen. (3) Press PHOTO deeper.
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed. (3) Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired still image.
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback Image size 100-0006 640 6 / 100 MEMORY PLAY Image number/Total number of recorded images Print mark Protect JUL 4 2001 12:05:56 AM Recording data/time/various settings Data Directory Number, File Number “Memory Stick” Operations Recording data When you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander, you can see the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded).
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen. 2 INDEX A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode.
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback Screen indicators during moving picture playback Image size MO V 0 0 0 0 1 320 2 / 20 MEMOR Y P L A Y 0:1 2 Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures Memory playback ––– ––– JUL 4 2001 12:05:56 AM Protect Recording date/time. (Various settings are displayed as “– – –”.) Data directory number/File number Recording date/time To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.
Viewing images using computer You can view data recorded on the “Memory Stick” using your computer. Note Data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer. – Still images: JPEG format – Moving images/audio: MPEG format Recommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional standard installation is required.
Viewing images using computer Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camcorder. Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB driver is completed. Example: For Windows 98/98SE/Me, Windows 2000 users (1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load.
Viewing images using computer Image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following procedure to correctly install the USB driver. Step 1 Uninstall the incorrect USB driver Step 2 Install the USB driver on the CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure listed in “Installing the USB Driver” on the page 142.
Viewing images using computer Viewing images For Windows users (1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Connect one end of USB cable to the (USB) jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer. (3) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. USB MODE appears on the screen of the camcorder.
Viewing images using computer For Windows 2000 Professional/Me users To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”, follow the procedure below. (1) Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the Task Tray and click to cancel the applicable drive. (2) A message to remove the device from the system appears, then unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.” For Macintosh users To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”, follow the procedure below.
Viewing images using computer Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing the camera is [E:].) Folder containing still image data Folder containing moving picture data Folder 146 File Meaning 100msdcf DSC0ssss.JPG Still image file Moml0001 MOV0ssss.
Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick”s to tapes You can copy images recorded on “Memory Stick” and record them to a tape. Before operation •Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired images. Set the tape to playback pause. (3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder.
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can select and view the desired part from the enlarged still image. Also you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to tapes or “Memory Stick”s. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position.
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. with the (2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon SLIDE SHOW in control button (p. 96). (3) Press MEMORY PLAY.
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to protect. (3) Press MENU, then select and decide upon PROTECT in with the control button (p. 96). (4) Select and decide upon ON with the control button.
Deleting images You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or selected images. Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Playback the image to delete. (3) Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the screen. (4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.
Deleting images Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. with the control (2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon DELETE ALL in button (p. 96). (3) Select and decide upon OK with the control button. OK changes to EXECUTE. (4) Select and decide upon EXECUTE with the control button.
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK You can specify the recorded still image to print out by putting marks. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position.
Using the optional printer You can use the optional printer on your camcorder to print images on the print paper. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer. There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes how to print by selecting in the menu on your camcorder. Before operation •Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. •Connect the optional printer to your camcorder as illustrated.
— Using the Network function — Accessing the network – DCR-PC120BT only You can access the Internet using a Bluetooth equipped device that is complied to the camcorder. Once the access is made, you can view a Web page, send/receive your email, etc. This section described only how to open the Network Menu. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Press NETWORK. (Bluetooth) lamp flashes and Network Menu appears.
— Troubleshooting — Types of trouble and their solutions If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 162. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off.
Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. c Set it to OFF (p. 27). The picture appears too bright, and • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place. the subject does not appear on the c Set it to OFF (p. 27). screen. • The backlight function is active. c Set it off (p. 27). The click of the shutter does not • BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings. sound. c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL (p. 96).
Types of trouble and their solutions In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 12, 13). • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 15). The end search function does not • The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape work. without cassette memory (p. 30).
Types of trouble and their solutions When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom The “Memory Stick” does not function. Recording does not function. The image cannot be deleted. Deleting all the images cannot be carried out. You cannot protect the image. You cannot write a print mark on the still image. The photo save function does not work. You cannot playback images in actual size. Troubleshooting You cannot format the “Memory Stick”.
Types of trouble and their solutions Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The tape has no cassette memory. c Use a tape with cassette memory (p. 90). • The cassette memory is full. c Erase unnecessary titles (p. 92). • The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible (p. 19). • The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion. c Superimpose the title to the recorded position (p. 91). The cassette label is not recorded.
Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom The melody or beep sounds for five seconds. No function works though the power is on. When you set the POWER switch to VCR or OFF (CHG), if you move your camcorder, you may hear a clatter sound from inside your camcorder. While charging the battery pack, the CHG lamp does not light up. While charging the battery pack, the CHG lamp flashes. Image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection. The cassette cannot be removed even if the cassette lid is open.
Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the screen. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder. LCD screen or Viewfinder C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display •C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself.
Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators 100–0001 100-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: •The file is corrupted. •The file is unreadable. •You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX function on moving picture (p. 121). C:21:00 Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick” formatting* Fast flashing: •“Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly (p. 100).
Warning indicators and messages Warning messages • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 16). • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 15). • • CLEANING CASSETTE** FULL The video heads are dirty (p. 173). The tape cassette memory is full.* • 16BIT AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT (p. 102).* You cannot dub new sound. • REC MODE REC MODE is set to LP (p. 102).* You cannot dub new sound. • TAPE There is no recorded portion on the tape.* You cannot dub new sound. • “i.
— Additional Information — Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax or DV cassette. * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette memory. Tapes with cassette memory have (Cassette Memory) mark. We recommend that you use the tape with cassette memory. mark on the cassette The memory capacity of tapes marked with is 4KB.
Usable cassettes Audio mode 12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be played back. 16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in high quality. Moreover, it can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between the battery pack and an optional AC adaptor/charger. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack How to store the battery pack •If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following procedure once per year to maintain proper function. 1. Fully charge the battery. 2. Discharge on your electronic equipment. 3. Remove the battery from the equipment and store it in a dry, cool place. •To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the recording mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.
About i.LINK The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable.
About i.LINK i.LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 68 and 82. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment. Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.
Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad Countries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted. For details, refer to the separate Network Operating Instructions. (DCR-PC120BT only) You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the % indicator flashes.
Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head may be dirty when: •mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. •playback pictures do not move. •playback pictures do not appear. •the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or the x indicator flashes on the screen during recording.
Maintenance information and precautions Charging the built-in rechargeable battery Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery installed so as to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder.
Maintenance information and precautions Camcorder care •Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time. •Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens, remove them with a soft cloth. •Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Maintenance information and precautions Battery pack • Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function. • To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. • Keep the battery pack away from fire. • Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
Specifications Video camera recorder System Input/Output connectors S video input/output 4-pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Audio/Video input/output AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced, sync negative 327 mV, (at output impedance more than 47 kΩ (kilohms)) Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/Stereo minijack (ø 3.
Specifications General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD 4.4 W Viewfinder 3.8 W Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions (Approx.) 57 × 118 × 113 mm (2 1/4 × 4 3/4 × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.
— Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 6 1 7 8 9 0 2 qa 3 qs 4 5 qd 1 Lens Cap (p. 20) 6 Microphone 2 OPEN button (p. 20) 7 Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 86) 3 LCD screen (p. 22) 8 Eyecup (Bluetooth) lamp (DCR-PC120BT only) (p. 155) 5 Battery pack/Battery terminal cover (p. 12) 9 Viewfinder (p. 23) q; “Memory Stick” slot (p. 106) qa Access lamp (p. 106) qs Control button (p. 96) Quick Reference 4 qd BATT RELEASE lever (p.
Identifying the parts and controls qf qj MEMORY PLAY INDEX DELETE MEMORY MIX qk qg ql w; qh REW REC qf MEMORY operation buttons MEMORY PLAY button (p. 136) MEMORY INDEX button (p. 138) MEMORY DELETE button (p. 151) MEMORY +/– buttons (p. 136) MEMORY MIX button (p. 121) qg MPEG BX/PB ZOOM button (p. 139/60, 148) qh VOLUME buttons (p. 31) 180 PLAY FF STOP PAUSE qj EDITSEARCH button (p. 30) qk DISPLAY button (p. 32) ql END SEARCH button (p. 30) w; Video control buttons (p.
Identifying the parts and controls wa ws wd wh wf wj wg wk wh Cassette lid (p. 19) ws LOCK switch (p. 20) wj OPEN/Z EJECT lever (p. 19) wd POWER switch (p. 20) wk Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. wf Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 23) wg START/STOP button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls ef wl e; ea eg es eh ej ed ek wl S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 35, 67, 80, 119) ef Focus ring (p. 53) e; MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (optional). This jack also accepts a “plug-in-power” microphone. eg Camera recording lamp (p. 20) ea AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 35, 67, 80, 119) es RESET button (p. 161) ed Grip strap Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. 182 eh Infrared rays emitter (p.
Identifying the parts and controls el rh r; rj rk ra rl rs t; rd ta rf rg el SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 27) rh NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 27) r; FOCUS button (p. 53) rj PHOTO button (p. 36, 112) ra NETWORK button (p. 155) (DCR-PC120BT only) rk Power zoom lever (p. 24, 60, 148) rd EXPOSURE button (p. 52) rf BACK LIGHT button (p. 27) rl t; (self-timer) button (p. 29, 39, 117) (flash) button (p. 37, 115) ta i (headphones) jack When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent.
Identifying the parts and controls ts td tf tg tj tk tl y; th ts Flash (p. 37, 115) tj td HOLOGRAM AF emitter (p. 116) tk CHG (charge) lamp (p. 13) tf Lens tl tg Photocell window for flash Do not block this window when recording. y; DC IN jack (p. 15) th DV jack (p. 68, 80, 120) LANC jack (USB) jack (p. 142) Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine image.
Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 8 1 9 2 3 0 qa qs 4 qd 5 6 7 1 PHOTO button (p. 36, 112) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 32) 3 Memory control buttons (p. 136) 4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 62, 63, 65) 5 Video control buttons (p. 33) 7 MARK button (p. 77, 132) 8 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder after turning on your camcorder.
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 0 min – ST I LL 1 6 : 9W I DE NEG . ART qd qf qg qh qj qk STBY + AUTO 6 0 AWB F11 9db 8 9 0 qa qs 1 Cassette memory (p. 26, 165) 2 Remaining battery time (p. 26) 3 Zoom (p. 24)/Exposure (p. 52)/ Data file name (p. 104) 4 Digital effect (p. 46, 59)/MEMORY MIX (p. 121)/FADER (p. 42) 5 16:9WIDE (p. 41) 6 Picture effect (p. 45, 58) 7 Data code (p. 32) 8 Volume (p. 31)/Date (p. 26) 9 PROGRAM AE (p.
Index A, B I, J, K, L R AC power adaptor .................. 13 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 23 Audio dubbing ........................ 86 AUDIO MIX ............................ 98 Audio mode ........................... 102 Auto red-eye reduction .. 37, 115 AUTO SHTR ............................ 97 A/V connecting cable .............. 35, 67, 80, 81, 119, 130 BACK LIGHT .......................... 27 Battery pack ............................. 12 BEEP ....................................... 103 BOUNCE .
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