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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.
TM
SERIES
DCR-PC120BT
DCR-PC115/PC120BT
©2001 Sony Corporation
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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. For customers in the U.S.A. WARNING and CANADA To prevent fire or shock hazard, do CAUTION not expose the unit to rain or TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH moisture.
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Note: For customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital If you have any questions about this product, device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- These limits are designed to provide SONY (7669) reasonable protection against harmful The number below is for the FCC related interference in a residential installation. This matters only. equipment generates, uses, and can ra
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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. 80) •
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Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs qd qf qg qh 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power q; “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 104) adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 13) qa CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) 2 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35) (p. 142) 3 USB cable (1) (p. 142) qs Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function (BTA-NW1) * (1) (p. 155) 4 Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12) qd Bluetooth modem card 5 NP-FM50 ba
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Table of contents Main Features .......................................... 4 Advanced Playback Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects Quick Start Guide ............................. 8 ........................................................... 58 Playing back a tape with digital effects Getting started ........................................................... 59 Using this manual ................................. 10 Enlarging images r
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Getting started Table of contents 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 ...... 141 Copying the
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Quick Start Guide 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) Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Inserting a cassette (p. 19) 1 Slide OPEN/ 2 Push the middle 3 Cl
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Quick Start Guide OFF OFF (CHG) (CHG) OFF (CHG) C C C A A A M M M M M M E E E E E E R R R M M M A A A O O O R R R Y Y Y 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 POWER Close the LCD panel, LOCK and pull out the viewfinder. 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on 4 Press START/STOP. Your the screen. camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STO
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— 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. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the t
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Getting started 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. Copyright precautions 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. Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the finder are manufact
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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. When you store your camcorder To protect the battery terminals, install the battery terminal cover after the battery pack
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Getting started OFF (CHG) C A M M E E R M A O R Y Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 167 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” 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) Con
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack Full charge NP-FM50 (supplied) 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. Approximate minutes at 25°C (77°F) to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-FM50 (supplied) 130 75 110 60 NP-FM70 270 15
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Getting started 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. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). What is ”InfoLITHIUM”? The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can e
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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). Set the area, the daylight sav
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Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time MANUA L SE T SETUP MENU 2 PROGRAM AE CLOCK SET –– : ––:–– PEFFECT LTR S I ZE DEFFECT DEMO MODE WHT BA L RE TURN AUTO SHTR [ ] : [ MENU ] : END MENU END SETUP MENU CLOCK SET 3 R + CLOCK SET – – : ––:–– AREA 1 GMT 0.0 LTR S I ZE L i s b on , London r DEMO MODE RE TURN DST OF F DATE Y M D ––––––– – – –– : –– MENU [ ] : MENU END [ ] : EXEC NE X T I T EM CLOCK SET CLOCK SET 4 5 R – – AREA26 GMT 5.0 AREA26 GMT 5.0 NewYo r k , Bo g o t a NewYo r k ,
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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. World time differences 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2729 30 31 1 23 4 6 810121314161718 AREA Time Area or country AREA Time Area or country difference difference 1 GMT Lisbon·London 17 +11:00 Sol
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Getting started Step 3 Inserting a cassette (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. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically
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OFF (CHG) OFF (CHG) C C A A M M M M E E E E R R M M A A O O R R Y Y — 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 s
