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3-063-379-11 (2)
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-PC110 Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
TM
SERIES
DCR-PC110
©2000 Sony Corporation
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Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital 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. and WARNING CANADA To prevent fire or shock hazard, do DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. not expose the
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfere
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Table of contents Checking supplied accessories .................. 5 Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing .................................... 71 Quick Start Guide ............................... 6 Audio dubbing ........................................... 73 Superimposing a title ................................ 77 Making your own titles ............................ 80 Getting started Labeling a cassette ..................................... 82 Using this manual ........................
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Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 12 3 45 6 7 8 9 q; qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 6 Lens cap (1) (p. 15) (p. 164) 7 USB cable (1) (p. 126) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 8 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 93) (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-002 USB Driver) (1) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote (p. 126) Commander (2) (p. 164) q; Lens hood (1) (p. 18) 4 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) qa Batter
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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. 13) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). Open the DC IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Inserting a cassette (p. 14) 2 Push the middle 3 Close the cas
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Quick Start Guide MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF(CHG) MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF(CHG) MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF(CHG) Recording a picture (p. 15) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the Viewfinder small green button. When the LCD panel is POWER closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on 4 Press START/STOP. Your the LCD screen. camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again. POW
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— Getting started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory . The functions which require diffe
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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 •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, t
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding BATTERY 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. 1 2 2 1 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed in the same way as the battery terminal cover. Note on the battery terminal cover To protect the battery terminals, install t
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Getting started MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF(CHG) 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). (1) Open the DC IN 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 a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER s
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge) NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 (90) NP-FM70 240 (180) NP-FM90 330 (270) NP-FM91 360 (300) Approximate minutes 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) 135 (120) 80 (70) 115 (105) 65 (60) NP-FM70 285 (255) 170 (150) 245 (220) 145 (130) NP-FM90 435 (390) 260 (230) 370 (335) 220
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, pulling the cover out a little. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2,3 PREC
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Step 2 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the power source. (2) Slide OPEN/ZEJECT 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 goes down. (5) A
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Recording – Basics MEMORY MEMORY VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA OFF(CHG) OFF(CHG) — Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 10 to p. 14). (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 cam
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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. 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. – When y
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Recording – Basics Recording a picture Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off. When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder. When you adjust angles of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees. Picture in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal w
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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. Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Attaching the supplied lens hood To record fine pictures under strong light, we recommend attaching the lens hood. Also the lens cap can be attached even with the lens hood on. Notes •When you use the Remote Command
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Recording – Basics 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, if you set D ZOOM to 20· or 120· in the menu settings. The digital zoom function is s
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Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tapes. Remaining battery time indicator Cassette memory indicator This appears when using a tape with cassette memory. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator REC 0:00:01 Time code/Tape counter indicator 40min 45min Remaining tape indicator This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. JUL 4 2000 12:05:56 AM Time indicator The time is displayed about 5 seconds
