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3-081-602-11(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-PC105 Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
DCR-PC105
©2003 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: These limits are designed to provide Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- reasonable protection against harmful SONY (7669) interference in a residential installation. This The number below is for the FCC related equipment generates, uses, and can radiate matters
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Main Features Main Features • Recording moving pictures on Recording moving pictures tape (p. 28) or still images, and playing • Playing back a tape (p. 42) them back • Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 49, 120) • Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 133) • Viewing still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 144) • Viewing moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 147) • Viewing moving pictures Capturing images on the recorded on a tape using the USB computer c
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Main Features Main Features Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure during recording •Back light function (p. 36) •NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 37) •PROGRAM AE (p. 64) •Manual exposure (p. 66) •Flexible Spot Meter (p. 67) •Recording images with the flash (p. 124) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 35) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 57) •Picture effect (
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Table of Contents Using the fader function ........................... 57 Main Features .......................................... 4 Using special effects – Picture effect ....... 60 Using special effects – Digital effect ....... 61 Quick Start Guide Using PROGRAM AE ............................... 64 – Recording on tape .................................... 8 Adjusting the exposure manually ........... 66 – Recording on a “Memory Stick” .......... 10 Using spot light-metering function Getting St
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Table of Contents “Memory Stick” Operations Viewing Images with your Using a “Memory Stick” Computer – Introduction ................................... 112 Viewing images with a computer Selecting image quality and size ........... 116 – Introduction ................................... 160 Recording a still image on a Connecting your camcorder to a “Memory Stick” computer using the USB cable – Memory photo recording ............. 120 (For Windows users) ........................ 163 Recording an
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide – Recording on tape Connecting the power cord Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). Open the jack cover. AC Adaptor (supplied) 1 2 3 Connect the plug with its v mark facing the grip belt. Inserting the cassette 1 Slide OPEN/ZEJECT 2 Push the center of the 3 Close the cassette in the direction of the cassette back to insert compartment by arrow and open the lid. the cassette. Insert the pressing on the cassette straight as far as cas
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Quick Start Guide VCR MEMORY CAMERA (CHG)OFF VCR MEMORY (CHG)OFF CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA (CHG)OFF Recording a picture on the tape (p. 28) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to POWER LOCK CAMERA while pressing 3 Press OPEN to the small green open the LCD button. panel. The picture appears on the screen. 4 Press START/ STOP. Your POWER camcorder starts LOCK Viewfinder recording. When the LCD panel is closed, To stop pull out the viewfinder placing recording, press your eye against
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick” Connecting the power cord Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). Open the jack cover. AC Adaptor (supplied) 1 2 3 Connect the plug with its v mark facing the grip belt. Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing the grip belt as illustrated. To remove the “Memory Stick,” press the “Memory Stick” once lightly. Access lamp B mar
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Quick Start Guide VCR MEMORY CAMERA (CHG)OFF VCR MEMORY (CHG)OFF CAMERA Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” (p. 120) 1 Remove the lens cap. 4 Press PHOTO lightly. You can record when the green z stops 3 Press OPEN to flashing and remains lit. open the LCD panel. 640 FINE 12 The picture appears on the screen. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, pull out the viewfinder placing 5 Press PHOTO deeper. your eye against the eyecup. The image displayed Adjust the viewfinder lens t
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VCR MEMORY CAMERA (CHG)OFF — Getting Started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. In sections from “Advanced Recording Operations” onward, position of the POWER switch is shown by the icons below. POWER LOCK : Set the POWER switch to VCR. : Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. : Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. All operations you carry out are indicated by a beep. Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the
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Getting Started Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affec
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Checking the supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 1 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor, Power 6 USB cable (p. 160) cord (p. 16) 7 CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) 2 NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack* (p. 164) (p. 15) 8 Cleaning cloth (p. 222) 3 A/V connecting cable (p. 47) 9 Battery terminal cover (p. 15) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (p. 234) (A button type lithium battery is built in.) 5 “Memory Stick” (p. 112) * The rechargeable batte
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing the battery pack Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when replacing the battery pack. (1) While sliding the BATT (battery) release lever in the direction of the arrow 1, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 2 1 BATT release lever To remove the battery pack Remove the battery pack while sliding the BATT (battery) release lever. 15
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VCR MEMORY CAMERA (CHG)OFF Step 1 Preparing the power source 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 216 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Install the battery pack on your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the v mark on the DC plug facing the grip belt. (3) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor.
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit and damage the AC Adaptor. •Your camcorder will be less balanced when placed on the table etc., with the battery pack NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D installed. When you use the AC Adaptor Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. While using the AC Adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from
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Step 1 Preparing the power source Recording time Recording with the LCD screen Recording with the viewfinder Battery pack Backlighting on Backlighting off Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 95 50 80 45 90 50 NP-FM50 155 90 130 70 150 85 NP-FM70 320 190 270 155 310 185 NP-QM71/QM71D 375 220 315 180 365 215 NP-FM91/QM91/ 565 330 475 280 550 325 QM91D Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximate recording time when you repea
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Checking status of the battery pack – Battery Info (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The battery charge level (the percentage of remaining battery time) and remaining battery time when using the LCD screen or viewfinder are displayed for about 7 seconds. If you keep pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO, the indicators will be displayed for about 20 seconds. The time displayed is the av
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Step 1 Preparing the power source Using your camcorder on house current Connect the AC Adaptor in the same way as you would when charging the battery pack (p. 16). Connecting to a wall outlet •The AC Adaptor can supply power from a wall outlet even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack will not supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall
