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Camera Operations Guide [GB]
3-089-182-12(1)
Camera
Operations Guide
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Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-PC108E/PC109E
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE Read this first ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies Before operating the unit, please read this may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder. manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). WARNING b Notice To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not If static electricity
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Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision The Strap Belt can also be used as a wrist strap technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are (p. 141). operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/ or bright po
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Notes on handling the Handycam Station When attaching your camcorder to the Handycam Station, insert your camcorder in the direction of the arrow as shown in the following illustration. Be sure to insert it all the way. When removing your camcorder from the Handycam Station, hold both your camcorder and the Handycam Station as shown in the following illustration, and remove it from the Handycam Station. b Notes When disconnecting the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station, hold both
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: Features available for tape only. Table of Contents : Features available for “Memory Stick Duo” only. Read this first ............................................................................................. 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies .................................................................................... 10 Recording still images.............................................................................. 12 Recording/Playing back with ease .......................
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Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 37 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter .......................... 37 Adjusting the exposure manually .............................................................................. 38 Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc. ...........................
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Advanced operations Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR or TV ...............92 Using the Menu Dubbing to another tape ...............93 Selecting menu items ........................ 62 Recording pictures from a VCR or Using the (CAMERA SET) menu TV .................................................94 – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 Dubbing pictures from a tape to a WIDE, etc. .................................... 64 “Memory Stick Duo” .....................95 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu Dubbi
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Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..........125 Usable cassette tapes .....................125 About the “Memory Stick” ................127 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ................................129 About i.LINK .....................................131 Maintenance and precautions ..........132 Specification ....................................135 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...........138 Index ................................................146
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Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 16. a Slide the BATT (battery release) b Attach the battery pack with its lever and remove the battery terminal side facing your camcorder terminal cover. as shown in the illustration and press down the battery pack until it clicks. BATT (battery release) lever 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with cPress . ZEJECT lever in its
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Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 22. a Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. b Open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to light up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. The power turns on. d Press REC START/ STOP. Recording starts. To change to standby mode, press REC START/STOP again. You can also use REC START/STOP of the L
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Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 16. a Slide the BATT (battery release) b Attach the battery pack with its lever and remove the battery terminal side facing your camcorder terminal cover. as shown in the illustration and press down the battery pack until it clicks. BATT (battery release) lever 2 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camcorder. Insert it so that the B mark is at the upper right corner. Push in until
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Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 22. a Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. b Open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEM lamp lights up. The power turns on. d Press PHOTO lightly. A short beep sound is heard when the focus is adjusted. e Press PHOTO fully. A shutter sound is heard and t
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Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for each operation. See page 35 for
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Getting started Getting started Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already 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. “Memory Stick Duo” 8MB (1) USB cable (1) You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is about half the size of a standard “Memory Stick,” in your camcorder. See page 127 for details. Recha
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1 Slide the BATT (battery release) Step 2: Charging the lever and remove the battery terminal cover. battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (F series) to your camcorder. b Notes You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (F series) (p. 129). Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor BATT (battery release) lever or battery terminals with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Use a nearby wa
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Getting started After charging the battery 6 Insert your camcorder into the The CHARGE lamp turns off when the battery Handycam Station. is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. To remove the battery pack Battery pack 7 Slide the POWER switch up to OFF POWER (CHG) . switch The CHARGE lamp lights up and charging starts. BATT (battery release) lever 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) . 2 Slide the BATT (battery release) lever in the direction of the arrow as sho
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1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON For DCR-PC109E: 2 Open the LCD panel. Battery pack Continuous Typical* 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. recording recording The battery information appears for about 7 time time seconds. Keep the button pressed to view it for about NP-FF50 90 50 20 seconds. NP-FF51 105 55 (supplied) NP-FF70 190 105 NP-FF71 210 115 BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL For DCR-PC108E: 0% 50% 100% Battery pack Continuous Typical* REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD
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Getting started For DCR-PC108E: Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel LCD panel Approximate number of minutes available opened* closed when you use a fully charged battery pack at NP-FF50 125 145 25°C (77°F). NP-FF51 140 160 For DCR-PC109E: (supplied) Battery pack Continuous Typical* NP-FF70 260 295 recording recording NP-FF71 285 325 time time NP-FF50 100 55 * With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON. NP-FF51 110 60 b Notes (supplied) The power will not be suppli
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PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on a tape or “Memory Stick Duo.” Step 3: Turning the power on To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). You need to slide the POWER switch Set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play. When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 22). LENS COVER switch POWER switch 1 Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. 2 While pressing the green button, sli
