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Camera Operations Guide [US]
3-089-181-11(1)
Camera
Operations Guide
Read this first
Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-PC108/PC109
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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For customers in the U.S.A. and Read this first CANADA Before operating the unit, please read this CAUTION manual thoroughly, and retain it for future TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE reference. BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. WARNING RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. expose the unit to rain or moisture. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the col
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does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the For customers in the U.S.A. equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to If you have any questions about this product, you may correct the interference by one or more of the call: following measures: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. (7669) – Increase the separation between the equipment and The number below is for F
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Notes on recording Notes on using the camcorder Before starting to record, test the recording function Hold the camcorder, putting your wrist through the to make sure the picture and sound are recorded belt and your fingers lightly on the finger rest. without any problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the cou
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Be sure to turn the power of your camcorder off before inserting it into or removing it from the Handycam Station. Your camcorder may not attach properly to the Handycam Station if the camcorder’s DC IN jack cover is open or the Strap Belt is caught between your camcorder and the Handycam Station. Viewfinder Do not connect the A/V connecting cables or the AC LCD panel Adaptors to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station simultaneously while using your camcorder. This may cause
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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............................................................................. 38 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 38 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter .......................... 38 Adjusting the exposure manually .............................................................................. 39 Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc. ...........................
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Dubbing sound to a recorded Advanced operations tape ......................................105 Deleting recorded pictures .........107 Using the Menu Marking recorded images with specific information – Image protection/ Selecting menu items ........................ 63 Print mark ...................................108 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu Printing recorded images (PictBridge – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 compliant printer) .................110 WIDE, etc. .........................
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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 . Close the cassette
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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 f
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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 128 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. 131). 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 (CHG) . POWER 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-PC109: 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 85 45 20 seconds. NP-FF51 100 55 (supplied) NP-FF70 185 100 NP-FF71 205 110 BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL For DCR-PC108: 0% 50% 100% Battery pack Continuous Typical* REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD S
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Getting started For DCR-PC108: 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-PC109: (supplied) Battery pack Continuous Typical* NP-FF70 260 295 recording recording NP-FF71 285 325 time time NP-FF50 95 50 * With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON. NP-FF51 110 60 b Notes (supplied) The power will not be supplied f
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CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape. CAMERA-MEM mode: To record on a Step 3: Turning the “Memory Stick Duo.” PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on power on a tape or “Memory Stick Duo.” You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode To turn off the power to record or play. Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). When using this camcorder for the first time, Set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 22). LENS COVER sw
