Sony DCR-PC3 User Manual

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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-PC3 Model No. AC-

Serial No. Serial No.

DCR-PC3

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital

Welcome!

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.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140°F (60°C ) such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

For customers in CANADA

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Factory Service Center.

Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion

batteries in household or business trash may

be prohibited. For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium

For customers in CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ion battery.

“Memory Stick”

For customers in CANADA

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Battery pack

For customers in CANADA

THIS CLASS [B] DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE [B] EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Table of contents

Quick Start Guide ......................................... 4

Getting started

Using this manual ................................... 6

Checking supplied accessories.............. 8

Step 1 Preparing the power supply..... 9

Charging the battery pack .............. 9

Installing the battery pack ............ 12

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 13

Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 14

Step 3 Using a touch panel ................. 15

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture .............................. 17

Shooting backlit subjects

(BACK LIGHT) ........................ 23

Shooting in the dark (NightShot)

.................................................... 23

END SEARCH ................................ 25

Playback – Basics

Playing back a tape ............................... 26

Viewing the recording on TV.............. 30

Advanced Recording Operations

Photo recording..................................... 31

Using the wide mode ........................... 33

Using the fader function ...................... 34

Using special effects – Picture effect .. 37 Using special effects – Digital effect... 39 Adjusting the white balance manually

........................................................... 42

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 43

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 45

Focusing manually................................ 46

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with picture effects

........................................................... 47

Playing back a tape with digital effects

........................................................... 48

Quickly locating a scene using the zero

set memory function ...................... 49

Searching a recording by date

– Date search ................................... 50

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape by title – Title search ............. 52

Searching for a photo – Photo search/

Photo scan ....................................... 53

Editing

Dubbing a tape ...................................... 55

Editing partially on a DV tape – DV

synchro-editing............................... 57

Recording video or TV programs....... 59

Inserting a scene from a VCR .............. 63

Audio dubbing ...................................... 65

Superimposing a title ........................... 69

Making your own titles ........................ 72

Labeling a cassette ................................ 74

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings................ 76

Resetting the date and time ................. 82

“Memory Stick” operations

Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction

........................................................... 83

Recording still images on “Memory

Stick”s – Memory photo recording

........................................................... 90

Superimposing a still picture in a

“Memory Stick” on a moving

picture – MEMORY MIX ............... 93

Recording an image from a mini DV

tape as a still image ........................ 96

Copying still images from a mini DV

tape – Photo save............................ 98

Viewing a still picture – Memory photo

playback......................................... 100

Playing back images in a continuous

loop – SLIDE SHOW.................... 104

Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection........................ 105

Deleting images................................... 106

Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK

......................................................... 109

Additional Information

Using the viewfinder .......................... 110

Usable cassettes ................................... 111

Troubleshooting .................................. 113

Self-diagnosis display ........................ 118

Warning indicators and messages.... 119

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 121

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 122

Specifications ....................................... 127

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls .... 128

Quick Function Guide ........................ 135

Index ........................................ Back cover

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Getting started

Quick Start Guide

Connecting the power cord (p. 13)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12).

AC adaptor (supplied)

Quick Start Guide

Connecting plate

DK connecting cord (supplied)

This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Slide the BATT RELEASE

Remove the battery terminal cover. And then attach the connecting plate to your camcorder.

lever to remove the connecting plate from your camcorder.

Inserting a cassette (p. 14)

1Slide OPEN/ZEJECT

in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

2Push 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.

3Close the cassette

compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment.

4After the cassette

compartment going down completely, close the lid until it clicks.

Recording a picture (p. 17)

1Remove the lens cap.

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed, pull out the viewfinder until it clicks. Use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup.

2Set the START/STOP MODE

switch to .

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 26)

1Set the POWER

switch to VTR while pressing the small green button.

START/STOP

MODE

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

POWER

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

MEMORY

5SEC

3Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

while pressing the small green button. The power lamp lights up.

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY

4Press START/STOP. Your camcorder

starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

POWER

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

MEMORY

3Press of the touch panel to

rewind the tape.

Quick Start Guide

2Press OPEN

to OPEN the LCD panel.

NOTE

Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack.

4Press of the touch panel to start

playback.

NOTE

When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the backside of it. Do not press the LCD screen with sharp-pointed objects such as pens.

— 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 different operations depending on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are:

•End search (p. 25, 29)

•Searching a recording by date – date search (p. 50)

•Photo search (p. 53).

The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are:

•Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – title search (p. 52)

•Superimposing a title (p. 69)

•Making your own titles (p. 72)

•Labeling a cassette (p. 74).

For details, see page 111.

You see this mark in the introduction of the features that operate only with cassette memory.

Tapes with cassette memory are marked by (Cassette Memory).

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.

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/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using highprecision technology. However, there may be some tiny black spots and/or bright spots (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and/or in the color viewfinder. These spots occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective number of pixels is 99.99% or more.

•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

•Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder or LCD screen may be damaged [c].

Getting started

[a] [b] [c]

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.

Checking supplied accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

1 RMT-811 Wireless Remote

Commander (1) (p. 133)

2 AC-VF10 power adaptor (1), Power

cord (1) (p. 9)

3 NP-FS11 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 133).

5 Serial port adaptor for “Memory

Stick” (1), PC serial cable (1), AC adaptor for Serial port adaptor (1)

(p. 103)

6 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 83) 7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 30, 59) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 17) 9 Application software: PictureGear

3.2Lite (CD ROM) (1) (p. 103)

0 DK-115 Connecting cord (1) (p. 13) qa Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12) qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 123)

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 (S series).

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

(1) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. (2) Align the hooks of the battery pack with the AC adaptor. Then fit the battery

pack in the direction of the arrow.

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights

up. Charging begins.

When the CHARGE lamp goes out, normal charge is completed. For full charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack in place for approximately one hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out.

Getting started

1 2

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)

NP-FS11 (supplied) 170 (110) NP-FS21 265 (205) NP-FS31 360 (300) NP-F10 145 (85) NP-F20 220 (160) NP-F30 295 (235)

Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack

CHARGE

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Recording time

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

NP-FS11 (supplied) 70 (60) 35 (30) 55 (50) 30 (25) NP-FS21 150 (135) 85 (70) 120 (110) 60 (55) NP-FS31 235 (210) 120 (105) 185 (170) 95 (85) NP-F10 60 (50) 30 (25) 45 (40) 25 (20) NP-F20 120 (105) 65 (55) 95 (85) 50 (40) NP-F30 175 (160) 90 (80) 140 (125) 70 (60)

Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be

shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

**Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/

stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Recording with Recording with

Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**

Playing time

Battery pack

NP-FS11 (supplied) 60 (50) 75 (70) NP-FS21 130 (115) 165 (145) NP-FS31 200 (145) 250 (235) NP-F10 50 (45) 60 (55) NP-F20 100 (90) 130 (115) NP-F30 150 (135) 190 (170)

Playing time Playing time

on LCD screen with LCD closed

Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

To remove the battery pack

Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

Note on NP-F10/FS11

The battery life will be shorter when you carry out recording in a cold place or with the LCD panel opened. We recommend that you use the NP-FS21/FS31 large capacity battery pack (not supplied).

If there is a slight difference in shape between the plug of power cord and the terminal of AC power adaptor

It is ignorable for their mutual connection and power supply.

Plug the power cord deeply

Be sure to plug the power cord deeply into the terminal of AC power adaptor so that it is firmly locked. If there is a gap between the plug of power cord and the terminal of AC power adaptor, it does not affect the efficiency of the AC power adaptor.

What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” S series battery packs have the mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Getting started

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.

(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.

1 2

To remove the battery pack

The battery pack is removed in the same way as the battery terminal cover.

Note on the remaining battery time indicator

The remaining battery time indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder roughly indicates the recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed.

Note on battery terminal cover

To protect the battery terminals, install the battery terminal cover after the battery pack is removed.

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 adaptor.

(1) Connect the supplied connecting cord to the DC OUT jack on the AC adaptor. (2) Slide the connecting plate in the direction of the arrow. (3) Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. (4) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

Getting started

31, 2

To remove the connecting plate

The connecting plate is removed in the same way as the battery pack.

WARNING

The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Note

Keep the AC adaptor away from your camcorder if the picture is disturbed.

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).

Step 2 Inserting a cassette

(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9). (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

compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

(5) After the cassette compartment going down completely, close the lid until it

clicks.

mark on the cassette

2 3, 4

OPEN/Z EJECT

To eject a cassette

Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step 3.

Notes

•Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause malfunction.

•The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other than the mark.

When you use mini DV cassette with cassette memory

Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p. 111).

To prevent misoperation of your camcorder

Set the POWER switch to OFF when you insert and eject a cassette.

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.

Step 3 Using a touch panel

Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD panel directly to operate each function.

In the recording/playback mode

(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9). (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA (in the recording mode)/VTR (in the

playback mode) while pressing the small green button.

(3) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (4) Press FN. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (5) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (6) Press a desired operation item. Refer to relevant pages for each function.

245,6

In CAMERA mode

PAGE1 PAGE2 EXIT

MENU END

FADER DIG

EFFT

PAGE1 PAGE2 EXIT

TITLE LCD

BRT

MEM

MIX

VOL

SCH

EXPO–

SURE

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY

Getting started

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To execute settings

Press EXEC or OK.

To cancel settings

Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.

Step 3 Using a touch panel

Notes

•When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. Do not press them with sharp-pointed objects such as pens.

•Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.

•If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You can control the display with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder.

•When operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is required (CALIBRATION) (p. 124).

When executing each item

The green bar appears above the item.

If the items are not available

The color of items changes to gray.

Touch panel

You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder (p. 110).

Press FN to display the following buttons:

In CAMERA mode

PAGE1 MENU, END SEARCH, FADER, DIGITAL EFFECT, MEMORY MIX,

PAGE2 TITLE, LCD BRIGHT, VOLUME

In VTR mode

PAGE1 MENU, LCD BRIGHT, VOLUME, END SEARCH PAGE2 TITLE, DIGITAL EFFECT, REC CONTROL

See p. 86 for MEMORY mode.

EXPOSURE

— 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. 9 to p. 14).

(3) Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks. (4) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The

power lamp under the POWER switch flashes, and then your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (It takes about five seconds.)

(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator

appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

Recording – Basics

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY

LOCK

Microphone

3 2

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY

After recording

(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF. (2) Set the viewfinder back to the previous position. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack.

40min

REC

0:00:01

Camera recording lamp

Recording a picture

Notes

•Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

•When the viewfinder is not pull out until it clicks, the picture does not appear in the viewfinder even if the LCD panel is closed.

Note on Recording mode

Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings. (p. 76) In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. The picture is not distorted. When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder.

While the POWER lamp is flashing

Images do not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

Note on the LOCK

When you slide the LOCK to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK 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. When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF. When you use a tape with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH function (p. 25).

If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF, and to CAMERA again.

When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LP mode

•The transition between scenes is not smooth.

•The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes.

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.

Pull out the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.

Note

When the viewfinder is not pull out until it clicks, the picture does not appear in the viewfinder.

Recording – Basics

Shooting with the LCD screen

Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen (Mirror mode).

When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body.

Note

Shooting with the LCD screen makes battery life shorter than using the viewfinder.

Recording a picture

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

(1) In the standby/recording mode, press FN and select PAGE2 (p. 15). (2) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using –/+.

–: to dim +: to brighten

(4) Press

OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.

2,3

LCD BRT

180°

OPEN

90°

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

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 is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when recorded.

During recording in the mirror mode

ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work.

Indicators in the mirror mode

The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Some of the other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

When you press FN

The does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

LCD screen backlight

You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings (p. 76).

Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight or brightness of the LCD screen

The recorded picture will not be affected.

LCD BRT

–+

the bar indicator

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)

Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to ON in the menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting (p. 76).

Recording – Basics

The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The digital zooming zone appears when you set D ZOOM to ON.

When you shoot close to a subject

If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 feet 5/8 inch (about 80 cm) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch (about 1 cm) away in the wide-angle position.

Notes on digital zoom

•Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 10×.

•The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side. Set D ZOOM to OFF in the menu settings. Otherwise the digital zoom activates without notice (p. 76).

Recording a picture

START/STOP MODE setting

: Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it

again (default setting).

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING :

Your camcorder records only while you press START/STOP. Use this mode to avoid recording unnecessary scenes.

5SEC: When you press use this mode to START/STOP, your camcorder records for 5

seconds and then stops automatically.

START/STOP

MODE

ANTI GROUND SHOOTING

5SEC

Notes

•You cannot use the fader function in the 5SEC or mode.

•The time code does not appear in the 5SEC mode.

To extend the recording time in the 5SEC mode

Five dots (zzzzz) appear, and then disappear at a rate of one per second. To extend the recording time, press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording continues for about 5 seconds from the moment you press START/STOP.

Indicators displayed in the recording mode

The indicators are not recorded on tape.

Cassette memory indicator

This appears when using a tape with cassette memory.

Recording mode indicator

STBY/REC indicator

0:00:01

min

REC

45min

Remaining battery time indicator

Time code

The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA mode and “0:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in VTR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.

Remaining tape indicator

The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.

Recording date and time

Recording date and time will not be displayed on the LCD screen during recording. It is recorded on the tape automatically and displayed when you press the DATA CODE button on the remote commander during playing back.

Time code/Tape counter Remaining tape indicator

This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while.

FN button

Press this button to display operation buttons on the LCD

screen.

Recording a picture

Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function.

Press BACK LIGHT in the recording or standby mode. The . indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

If you press EXPOSURE and MANUAL when shooting backlit subjects

The backlight function will be canceled.

Shooting in the dark (NightShot)

The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function.

While your camcorder is in the standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To

cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

Recording – Basics

BACK LIGHT

NIGHTSHOT

OFF ON

+ SLOW

SHUTTER

NightShot Light emitter

Recording a picture

Using +SLOW SHUTTER

The NightShot +Slow shutter mode makes subjects more than four times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode.

(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the standby mode. indicator appears in the

viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

(2) Press +SLOW SHUTTER until the desired NIGHTSHOT indicator flashes.

The indicator changes as follows:

(NIGHTSHOT) t (NIGHTSHOT1) t (NIGHTSHOT2) t (NIGHTSHOT)

To cancel the NightShot +Slow shutter mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

Using the NightShot Light

The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 76).

Notes

•Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

•When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.

•If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually.

•Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using the NightShot function.

While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions:

– Exposure – PROGRAM AE – White balance – Fader* – Digital effect*

* You cannot use these functions only in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode.

Shutter speed in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode Indicator Shutter speed

(NIGHTSHOT1) 1/15 (NIGHTSHOT2) 1/4

The +SLOW SHUTTER button does not work:

– while the fader function is set or in use – while the digital effect function is in use – when NIGHTSHOT is set to OFF – in the MEMORY mode

NightShot Light

NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m). The shooting distance will be twice or more in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode.

When recording in the mirror mode using NP-F10/FS11 battery

NightShot Light does not work.

Recording a picture

END SEARCH

You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.

(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (2) Press END SCH.

The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and playback stops. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To stop searching

Press END SCH again.

End search function

When you use a tape without cassette memory, the end search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. If you use a tape with cassette memory, the end search function works even once you eject the cassette. If there is a blank portion in the recorded portion, the end search function may not work correctly (p. 111).

Recording – Basics

— Playback – Basics —

Playing back a tape

You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.

(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button. The

power lamp lights up.

(4) Press (5) Press (6) Adjust the volume following the steps below.

1 Press FN to make PAGE1 appear (p. 15). 2 Press VOL. The screen to adjust volume appears. 3 Press –/+ to adjust the volume.

(7) Press OK. to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.

to rewind the tape. to start playback.

–: to make the volume down +: to make the volume up

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To stop playback

Press x.

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY

VOL

–+

the bar indicator

Playing back a tape

When monitoring on the LCD screen

You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out.

If you leave the power on for a long time

Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction.

When you open/close the LCD panel

Open/close the LCD panel vertically.

When monitoring in the viewfinder

Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out, and pull out the viewfinder until it clicks (p. 110). In this case, the picture is not displayed on the LCD screen.

Playback – Basics

Playing back a tape

To control the display of the screen indicators

Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators disappear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators appear, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL again.

DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL

Using the data code function

Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code). You can only operate with the Remote Commander.

Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the playback mode.

The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator

AUTO JUL 4 1999 12:05:56 AM

60 AWB

F1.7 9dB

Not to display various settings

Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 76). The display changes as follows: date/time t no indicator

Note

The pictures taken on the “Memory Stick” are not recorded with various settings.

Recording data

Recording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed.

When you use data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if:

•A blank section of the tape is being played back.

•The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.

•The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.

Data code

When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code also appears on the TV screen (p. 30).

Playing back a tape

Various playback modes

To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR.

To view a still picture (playback pause)

Press /X during playback. To resume playback, press /X again.

To advance the tape

Press /M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press /N.

To rewind the tape

Press /m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press /N.

To change the playback direction

Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction. To resume normal playback, press N.

To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)

Keep pressing /m or /M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.

To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan)

Keep pressing /m while rewinding or /M while advancing the tape. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button.

To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)

Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the reverse direction, press , then press y on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press N.

To view the picture at double speed

Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press N.

To view the picture frame-by-frame

Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press

/N.

To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)

Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section plays back and stops.

Control buttons

Marks on your camcorder are different from those on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.

Your camcorder : , , Remote Commander : N, X, m, M

In the various playback modes

Sound is muted.

When the playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes

Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press

/N.

Slow playback

The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; however, this function does not work for an output signal from the DV IN/OUT jack.

When you play back a tape in reverse

Horizontal noise appears at the center or top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction.

Playback – Basics

Viewing the recording on TV

Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.

Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

: Signal flow

If your TV is already connected to a VCR

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

If your TV or VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R (right) signal.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect the S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

To display the screen indicators on TV

Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings (p. 76). Then press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder. To turn off the screen indicators, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder again.

VIDEO AUDIO

— Advanced Recording Operations —

Photo recording

You can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). You can record about 510 pictures in the SP mode and about 765 pictures in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. 90).

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still picture

appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. To change the still picture, release PHOTO, select a still picture again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper.

The still picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded. The still image is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen until recording is completed.

Advanced Recording Operations

PHOTO

Notes

•During photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.

•During photo recording, you cannot turn your camcorder off or press the PHOTO button.

•When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. The picture may fluctuate.

•The photo recording function does not work: – while the fader function is set or in use – while the digital effect function is set or in use

CAPTURE

•••••••

Photo recording

To use the photo recording function using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records a picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder immediately.

To use the photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording

Press PHOTO deeper. The still picture is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You cannot select another still picture.

If you record a moving subject with photo recording function

When you play back the still picture on other equipment, the picture may fluctuate.

When shooting in the dark

Attach the video flash (not supplied) to the accessory shoe.

Printing the still picture

You can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect it to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.

Video printer

LINE IN

VIDEO S VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

: Signal flow

If the video printer is equipped with S video input

Use the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Connect it to the S VIDEO jack and the S video input of the video printer.

Using the wide mode

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide -screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d].

[a]

16:9

WIDE

(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (2) Press MENU, then set 16:9WIDE to ON in

[b]

[c]

[d]

in the menu settings (p. 76).

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel the wide mode

Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

In the wide mode

You cannot select the old movie function with DIG EFFT and the bounce function with FADER.

During recording

You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF.

Connection for a TV

Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size when you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2) system.

ID-1 system

The ID-1 system communicates the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3 or letterbox) information of the screen by adding signals to the gaps between video signals. If a TV supporting this system is connected to your camcorder, the TV's wide mode is switched to automatically.

ID-2 system

The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment by an A/V connecting cable.

Advanced Recording Operations

Using the fader function

You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.

[a]

NORMAL FADER

M.FADER (mosaic)

BOUNCE* (Fade in only)

OVERLAP (Fade in only)

RECSTBY

[b]

MONOTONE

When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.

RECSTBY

* You cannot use this function when D ZOOM is set to ON in the menu settings.

Using the fader function

(1) When fading in [a]

In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

When fading out [b]

In the recording mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).

(2) Press FADER. The screen to select the fader mode appears. (3) Select a desired fader mode. (4) Press

OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2, and press EXIT to return to FN.

(5) Press START/STOP. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder

automatically returns to the normal mode.

2,3

Advanced Recording Operations

FADER

OFF OK

NORM. FADER

MOSC. FADER

BOUN–

MONO–

TONE

OVER–

LAP

To cancel the fader function

After the fade in/out is carried out : Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. Before the fade in/out is carried out : Before pressing START/STOP, press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2, and press EXIT to return to FN.

Using the fader function

Note

You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions. – Digital effect – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap function only) – NightShot +Slow shutter – Photo recording

When the OVERLAP indicator appears

Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. As the image is being stored, the OVERLAP indicator flashes fast, and the playback picture is displayed. At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition.

When START/STOP MODE is set to or 5SEC

You cannot use the fader function.

While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions:

– Exposure – Focus – Zoom – Picture effect

Note on the bounce function

The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions: – D ZOOM is set to ON in the menu settings – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE

Using special effects – Picture effect

You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV.

NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. SEPIA : The picture is sepia. B&W : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. PASTEL [c] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an

MOSAIC [d] : The picture is mosaic.

[a] [b] [c] [d]

(1) In the standby/recording mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in

desired picture effect mode (p. 76).

animated cartoon.

in the menu settings to select a

Advanced Recording Operations

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To turn the picture effect function off

Select OFF in P EFFECT in the menu settings.

Using special effects – Picture effect

While using the picture effect function

You cannot select the old movie mode with DIG EFFT.

When you turn the power off

Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.

If you select the picture effect mode in the recording mode

Pictures processed by the picture effect function will be recorded.

Using special effects – Digital effect

You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally.

STILL

You can record a still picture so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)

You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals.

LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)

You can swap a brighter area in a still picture with a moving picture.

TRAIL

You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.

SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)

You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is good for recording dark pictures more brightly.

OLD MOVIE

You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to SEPIA.

Still picture Moving picture

STILL

Still picture Moving picture

LUMI.

Advanced Recording Operations

Using special effects – Digital effect

(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect mode. (3) Select a desired digital effect mode. (4) Press –/+ to adjust the effect.

Items to adjust

STILL The rate of the still picture you want to superimpose on the moving

FLASH The interval of flash motion LUMI. The color scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped

TRAIL The vanishing time of the incidental image SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the

(5) Press OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.

picture

with a moving picture

shutter speed.

2~4

DIG EFFT

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel the digital effect

Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.

DIG EFFT

OFF OK

OLD

SLOW

MOVIE

SHTR STILL

The bar appears when setting following digital effect modes : STILL, FLASH, LIMI., TRAIL.

LUMI.FLASH TRAIL

OFF

LUMI.

–+

Using special effects – Digital effect

Notes

•The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE – Photo recording – NightShot +Slow shutter

•The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode: – PROGRAM AE

•The following functions do not work in the old movie mode: – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE

When you turn the power off

The digital effect will be automatically canceled.

When recording in the slow shutter mode

Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.

Shutter speed

Shutter speed number Shutter speed SLOW SHTR 1 1/30 SLOW SHTR 2 1/15 SLOW SHTR 3 1/8 SLOW SHTR 4 1/4

Advanced Recording Operations

Adjusting the white balance manually

You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted.

(1) In the standby/recording mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (2) Select WHT BAL in

mode (p. 76).

n (IN DOOR) :

•Lighting condition changes quickly

•Too bright place such as photography studios

•Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps (OUT DOOR) :

•Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or

fireworks

•Under a color matching fluorescent lamp

HOLD : Recording a single-colored subject or background

in the menu settings to select a desired white balance

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To return to the automatic white balance mode

Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings (p. 76).

If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting

We recommend that you record in the n indoor mode.

When you record under fluorescent lighting

Use the automatic white balance or hold mode. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the n indoor mode.

In the automatic white balance mode

Point your camcorder at white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the power switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment when:

•You detach the battery for replacement.

•You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors and vice versa.

In the hold white balance mode

Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after few seconds when:

•You change the PROGRAM AE mode.

•You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors and vice versa.

Using the PROGRAM AE function

You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements.

Spotlight mode

This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light at weddings or in the theater.

Soft portrait mode

This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.

Sports lesson mode

This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.

Beach & ski mode

This mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.

Sunset & moon mode

This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

Landscape mode

This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.

Low lux mode

This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.

Advanced Recording Operations

Using the PROGRAM AE function

(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (2) Press MENU, then select a desired PROGRAM AE mode in

settings (p. 76).

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To turn the PROGRAM AE function off

Select AUTO in PROGRAM AE in the menu settings.

Notes

•In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.

•In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects.

•The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode: – Slow shutter – Old movie – Bounce

•The following functions do not work in the low lux mode: – Digital effect – Overlap

•If you press PROGRAM AE when using the NightShot function, the PROGRAM AE indicator flashes and the PROGRAM AE function does not work.

in the menu

While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings

The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected.

Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected

You can adjust the exposure.

If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp

Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off. – Soft portrait mode – Sports lesson mode

Adjusting the exposure manually

You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:

•The subject is backlit

•Bright subject and dark background

•To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully

(1) In the standby/recording/memory camera mode, press FN to display PAGE1

(p. 15).

(2) Press EXPOSURE. The screen to adjust exposure appears. (3) Press MANUAL, then adjust exposure using –/+.

–: to dim +: to brighten

(4) Press

OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.

Advanced Recording Operations

2,3

EXPO–

SURE

MANU–

EXPOSURE

OKOFF

MANU–

EXPOSURE

–+

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.

Note

When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work.

If you change the PROGRAM AE mode or slide NIGHTSHOT to ON

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode.

OKOFF

Focusing manually

You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:

•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting – subjects through glass coated with water droplets – horizontal stripes – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky

•When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background

•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod

(1) Press FOCUS lightly in the standby/recording mode. The 9 indicator appears

on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.

FOCUS

To return to the autofocus mode

Press FOCUS lightly to turn off 9, or indicator.

To record distant subjects

When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY. The lens focuses on and indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying to shoot a distant object.

Not to make subjects out of focus when using zoom function

Focus after forcusing at the “T” (telephoto) position. It will be harder to focus on when using digital zoom function.

Shooting in relatively dark places or shooting fast-moving subjects in relatively bright places

Shoot at the “W” (wide-angle) position after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position.

When you shoot close to the subject

Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.

9 changes as follows:

when recording a distant subject. when the subject is too close to focus on.

— Advanced Playback Operations —

Playing back a tape with picture effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.

(1) In the playback mode or the playback pause mode, press FN to display PAGE1

(p. 15).

(2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in

desired picture effect mode (p. 76). Refer to 37 page for details of each picture effect function.

in the menu settings to select a

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel the picture effect function

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Notes

•You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function.

•To record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function, record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by the picture effect function

Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF or stop playing back

The picture effect function is automatically canceled.

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with digital effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

(1) In the playback mode or the playback pause mode, press FN and select PAGE2

(p. 15).

(2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect mode appears. (3) Select a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture

where you select the mode is stored in memory as a still picture.

(4) Press –/+ to adjust the effect. Refer to page 39 for details. (5) Press

OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.

2,3

DIG

DIG EFFT

OKOFF

EFFT

STILL FLASH

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel the digital effect function

Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.

Notes

•You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function.

•To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect, record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by the digital effect function

Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack.

LUMI. TRAIL

When you set the POWER switch to OFF or stop playing back

The digital effect function is automatically canceled.

Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function

Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. You can do this with the Remote Commander. Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback.

(1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY if the counter is not on the LCD screen

or in the viewfinder.

(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape

counter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes.

(3) Press x when you want to stop playback. (4) Press m to rewind the tape to the tape counter’s zero point. The tape stops

automatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappears and the time code appears.

(5) Press N. Playback starts.

Advanced Playback Operations

Notes

•When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory function will be canceled.

•There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code.

•The zero set memory function may not work when there is a blank portion between pictures on a tape.

•The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappear when you press FN.

ZERO SET MEMORY functions also in the recording standby mode

When you insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape, press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to end the insertion. Rewind the tape to the insert start point, and start recording. Recording stops automatically at the tape counter zero point. Your camcorder returns to the standby mode.

ZERO SET MEMORY

DISPLAY

Searching a recording by date – Date search

You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search). Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date.

Searching for the date by using cassette memory

You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 111).

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH in

Default setting is ON.

(4) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date

search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(5) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected date.

to ON in the menu settings (p. 76).

MODE

DATE SEARCH

SEP

/ 5 / 99

SEP

/ 6 / 99

DEC

/ 24 / 99

JAN

/ 1 / 00

FEB

/ 11 / 00

APR

/ 29 / 00

DATE SEARCH

SEP

/ 5 / 99

SEP

/ 6 / 99

DEC

/ 24 / 99

JAN

/ 1 / 00

FEB

/ 11 / 00

APR

/ 29 / 00

To stop searching

Press x on the Remote Commander.

2 1

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY

Searching a recording by date

Searching for the date without using cassette memory

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH in

If using a tape without casset memory, skip this step.

(4) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote commander repeatedly, until the date

search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(5) Press . on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press

> on the Remote Commander to search for the next date. Your camcorder

automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time you press . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or next date.

to OFF in the menu settings (p. 76).

To stop searching

Press x on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder.

Note

If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes.

In the mark

•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.

•The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search.

Advanced Playback Operations

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The date search function may not work correctly.

Cassette memory

The tape cassette memory can hold six recording date data.

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title (Title search). Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH in

Default setting is ON.

(4) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the title

search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(5) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that you selected.

to ON in the menu settings (p. 76).

MODE

TITLE SEARCH

1 HELLO! 2 CONGRATULATIONS! 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORNING 6 WEDDING

TITLE SEARCH

3 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORNING 6 WEDDING 7 NIGHT 8 BASEBALL

2 1

To stop searching

Press x on the Remote Commander.

If you use a tape without cassette memory

You cannot superimpose or search a title.

In the mark

•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.

•The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The title search function may not work correctly.

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY

To superimpose a title

See page 69.

Searching for a photo – Photo search/ Photo scan

You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search). You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still pictures.

Searching for a photo by using cassette memory

You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 111).

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH in

Default setting is ON.

(4) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo

search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(5) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that you selected.

to ON in the menu settings (p. 76).

Advanced Playback Operations

MODE

PHOTO SEARCH

SEP

/ 5 / 99 1 7 : 30

SEP

/ 6 / 99 8 : 50

DEC

/ 24 / 99 1 0 : 30

JAN

/ 1 / 00 23 : 25

FEB

/ 11 / 00 1 6 : 11

APR

/ 29 / 00 1 3 : 45

PHOTO SEARCH

SEP

DEC

JAN

FEB

APR

/ 5 / 99 1 7 : 30 / 6 / 99 8 : 50

/ 24 / 99 1 0 : 30 / 1 / 00 23 : 25 / 11 / 00 1 6 : 11

/ 29 / 00 1 3 : 45

2 1

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

To stop searching

Press x on the Remote Commander.

In the mark

•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.

•The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The photo search function may not work correctly.

The number of data to search displayed on the LCD screen

Up to 12 data can be displayed to search on the LCD screen. Use photo scan function to search the one among more than 12 photos.

MEMORY

Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan

Searching for a photo without using cassette memory

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (3) Press MENU, then set CM SEARCH in

to OFF in the menu settings (p. 76).

(4) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo

search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(5) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback.

Each time you press . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo.

To stop searching

Press x on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder.

Scanning photo

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo

scan indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander.

Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically.

MODE

PHOTO 00

SCAN

To stop scanning

Press x on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder.

2 1

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY

— Editing —

Dubbing a tape

Using the A/V connecting cable

Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (4) Start recording on the VCR.

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

: Signal flow

Editing

S VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

When you dub a tape

Turn off indicators displayed on the LCD screen by pressing following buttons. Otherwise, those indicators will be also recorded.

On your camcorder: DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL On the remote commander: DISPLAY, DATA CODE, SEARCH

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems

8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV or DV

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output.

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

Dubbing a tape

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Simply connect the VMC-IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-todigital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for highquality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (4) Start recording on the VCR.

DV IN/OUT

: Signal flow

(not supplied)

S VIDEO LANC

DV IN/OUT

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).

Pictures processed by the digital effect function

Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack.

You can also use your camcorder as a recorder

You can use your camcorder as a player or recorder without changing the connection.

If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using the other video equipment, the picture may jitter.

To perform a more precise editing

Use DV synchro-editing function (p. 57).

Editing partially on a DV tape – DV synchro-editing

By simply selecting the scenes to edit, you can duplicate the desired portion on a tape, using other equipment connected with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). The scenes can be selected by frame. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Since your camcorder exchanges digital signals, you can edit with little audio and video deterioration. You cannot duplicate titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory. The connection is the same as on page 56.

(1) Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and insert a blank tape (or a tape

you want to record over) into the DV product.

(2) Connect your camcorder to the DV product with an i.LINK cable (DV

connecting cable).

(3) Set the POWER switch on your camcorder to VTR. (4) Set the input selector to DV input on the DV product. If the DV product is

another DV camcorder, set its POWER switch to VTR.

(5) Press FN on your camcorder to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (6) Press MENU, then select DV EDITING in (7) Using the control buttons, locate the point where you want to start editing,

then press

to set your camcorder in the playback pause mode.

(8) Press MARK on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to set DV

EDITING IN.

(9) Using the control buttons, locate the point where you want to end editing, then

press

(

)Press MARK on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to set DV

to set your camcorder in the playback pause mode.

EDITING OUT. The editing process starts. When the process ends, your camcorder and the DV product automatically set to pause mode.

in the menu settings (p. 76).

Editing

7,9

8,10

MARK

DV ED I T I NGDV ED I T I NG

N OUT

MARK

x m N X M

0 : 23 : 12 : 01

DV ED I T I NGDV ED I T I NG I

x m N X M

END

N OUT

MARK

0 : 25 : 20 : 05

END

Editing partially on a DV tape – DV synchro-editing

Notes

•If you use other than Sony equipment with the DV jack, you cannot perform DV synchro-editing.

•If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions, DV synchro-editing may not work correctly.

Errors in duplicating

If you connect your camcorder to Sony equipment with DV jack, the range of errors is within +/– 5 frames. The range may become wider in the following conditions.

•The interval between DV EDITING IN and OUT is less than five seconds.

•DV EDITING IN or OUT is set at the beginning of the tape.

If you do not make connections with i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

The screen shows NOT READY, and you cannot select DV EDITING.

On a blank portion of the tape

You cannot set DV EDITING IN or OUT.

Recording video or TV programs

Using the A/V connecting cable

You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If

you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Press MENU, then set DISPLAY in

And press EXIT to return to FN.

(4) Press FN, then select PAGE2 (p. 15). (5) Press REC CTRL. (6) Press REC PAUSE. (7) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you are recording a tape from VCR.

Select a TV program if you are recording from TV. The picture from TV or VCR appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

(8) Press REC START at the scene where you want to start recording from.

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Using the Remote Commander

In the step 6 above, press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in the step 8, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.

to LCD in the menu settings. (p.76)

Editing

PAGE1 PAGE2 EXIT

TITLE REC

DIG EFFT

CTRL

REC

REC CTRL

PAUSE

OUT

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

: Signal flow

REC CTRL

REC

PAUSE

REC

START

AUDIO/VIDEO

RET.

REC

START

S VIDEO

Recording video or TV programs

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output.

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures

Recording video or TV programs

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the your

camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Press MENU, then set DISPLAY in

And press EXIT to return to FN.

(4) Press FN, then select PAGE2 (p. 15). (5) Press REC CTRL. (6) Press REC PAUSE. (7) Press N on the VCR to start playback. (8) Press REC START at the scene where you want to start recording.

to LCD in the menu settings. (p.76)

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Using the Remote Commander

In the step 6 press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in the step 8, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.

5 4

PAGE1 PAGE2 EXIT

TITLE REC

DIG EFFT

CTRL

REC CTRL

PAUSE

REC

RET.

REC

START

Editing

REC

PAUSE

S VIDEO LANC

: Signal flow

REC

START

DV IN/OUT

(not supplied)

Recording video or TV programs

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).

When you dub a picture in digital form

The color of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the dubbed picture.

You can also use your camcorder as a player

You can use your camcorder as a player or recorder without changing the connection.

If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your camcorder, the picture may jitter.

Before recording

Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.

Inserting a scene from a VCR

Replacing recording on a tape – Insert Editing

You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 55 or 56. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.

[a]

[b]

[c]

Editing

Inserting a scene from a VCR

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press X to set the

VCR to the playback pause mode.

(3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M.

Then press X to set it to the playback pause mode.

(4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET

MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory.

(5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m. Press FN

and select REC CTRL in PAGE2.

(6) Press REC PAUSE. (7) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press REC START on your

camcorder to start inserting the new scene. Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter. Your camcorder automatically returns to the recording stop mode.

ZERO SET

MEMORY

ZERO SET

MEMORY

REC CTRL

PAUSE

0:00:00

REC

RET.

REC

START

REC

PAUSE

To change the insert end point

Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3.

Using the Remote Commander

Press REC and the button on its right simultaneously, then immediately press X in the step 5 and 6. And in the step 7, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.

Note

The picture and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points will be erased when you insert the new scene.

If you insert scenes on the tape recorded with other camcorder (including other DCR-PC3)

The picture and sound may be distorted. We recommend that you insert scenes on a tape recorded with your camcorder.

When the inserted picture is played back

The picture and sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted section. This is not a malfunction. The sound at the start point and the end point may be distorted in the LP mode.

To insert a scene without setting the insert end point

Skip step 3 and 4. Press x when you want to stop inserting.

If you press FN

The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator is not disappeared.

REC

START

Audio dubbing

You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack

MIC (PLUG IN POWER)

Editing

: Signal flow

You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO jack to a TV. The recorded sound is not output from a speaker. Check the sound by using the TV or headphones.

Microphone (not supplied)

Audio dubbing

Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack

AUDIO/ VIDEO

: Signal flow

Note

The picture is not output from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, as well as check the recorded sound by using a speaker or headphones.

Dubbing with the built-in microphones

Audio equipment

LINE OUT

AUDIO L AUDIO R

Do not connect the video (yellow) plug.

No connection is necessary.

Note

The picture is not output from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, as well as check the recorded sound by using a speaker or headphones.

Audio dubbing

Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape

(1) Insert your recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Locate the recording start point by pressing N on the Remote Commander.

Then press X at the point where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to playback pause mode.

(4) Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander. The green

the LCD screen.

(5) Press

same time start playing back the audio you want to record. The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. During recording new sound, the red

(6) Press x on your camcorder or on the Remote Commander at the point where

you want to stop recording.

AUDIO DUB

on your camcorder or X on the Remote Commander and at the

appears on the LCD screen.

X appears on

Editing

Monitoring the new recorded sound

To play back the sound

Adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2) by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings (p. 76).

VTR SET

H i F i SOUND AUD

O M I X

ST1 ST2

EXEC

Five minutes after when you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack, the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound (ST1) only. The default setting is original sound only.

EXIT

RET.

Audio dubbing

Notes

•New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz,

44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) (p. 80).

•New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode.

•You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack.

If you make all the connections

The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order.

•MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack

•AUDIO/VIDEO jack

•Built-in microphone

If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is connected to your camcorder

You cannot add a sound to a recorded tape.

If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock

You cannot record on a tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

We recommend that you add new sound on a tape recorded with your camcorder

If you add new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including other DCR-PC3), the sound quality may become worse.

To add new sound more precisely

Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point where you want to stop recording later in the playback mode. Carry out steps 3 to 5. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET MEMORY was pressed.

Superimposing a title

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title while recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it.

You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 72). You can also select the color, size and position of titles.

VACATION

(1) In the standby/recording/playback/playback pause mode, press FN and

select PAGE2 (p. 15).

(2) Press TITLE. The screen to select a title appears on the LCD screen. (3) Select

with r/R, and then press EXEC.

(4) Press r/R to select a desired title, and then press EXEC. The title appears on the

LCD screen.

(5) If necessary, change the color, size, or position by pressing COLOR, SIZE,

POS r or POS R.

(6) Press TITLE OK. (7) Press SAVE TITLE.

In the playback, playback pause or recording mode:

The “TITLE SAVE” indicator appears on the screen for 5 seconds and the title is set.

In the standby mode:

The “TITLE” indicator appears. And when you press START/STOP to start recording, “TITLE SAVE” appears on the screen for 5 seconds and the title is set.

TITLE

EXIT

EXEC

RET.

EXIT

EXEC

RET.

COLOR

PRESET TITLE

HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END

PRESET TITLE

HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END

PRESET TITLE

HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END

PRESET TITLE

HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END

TITLE

RET

VACATION

EXEC

POS rSIZE

Editing

EXIT

RET.

EXIT

RET.

EXIT

POS R

Superimposing a title

If you set the write-protect tab to lock

You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

To use the custom title

If you want to use the custom title, select in step 3.

If the tape has a blank portion

You cannot superimpose a title on the tape.

If the tape has a blank portion in the middle of the recorded parts

The title may not be displayed correctly.

The titles superimposed with your camcorder

•They are displayed by only the DV format video equipment with index titler function.

•The point you super imposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with other video equipment.

If the tape has too many index signals

You may not be able to superimpose a title because the memory is full. In this case, delete titles you do not need.

Not to display title

Set TITLE DISP to OFF in the menu settings.

Title setting

•The title color changes as follows: WHITE t YELLOW t VIOLET t RED t CYAN t GREEN t BLUE

•The title size changes as follows: SMALL y LARGE You cannot input more than 12 characters in LARGE size.

•If you select the title size “SMALL”, you have nine choices for the title position. If you select the title size “LARGE”, you have eight choices for the title position.

One cassette can have up to about 20 titles, if one title consists of 5 characters

However, if the cassette memory is full with date, photo and cassette label data, one cassette can have only up to about 11 titles with 5 characters each. Cassette memory capacity is as follows:

•6 date data (maximum)

•12 photo data (maximum)

•1 cassette label (maximum)

Superimposing a title

Erasing a title

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press to FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Select

with r/R, and then EXEC.

(5) Select TITLEERASE with r/R, and then EXEC. The screen to erase a title

appears.

(6) Select the title you want to erase with r/R, and then press EXEC.

“ERASE OK?” indicator appears.

(7) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and press OK.

4,5

CM SET

CM T

I TAPE T ERASE ALL

SEARCH TLEERASE TLE DSPL

TLE

Editing

EXEC

EXIT

CM SET

TLEERASE

TLE DSPL TAPE T ERASE ALL

TLE

EXIT

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel erasing

Press CANCEL in step 7.

T I TLE ERASE

1 HELLO 2 CONGRATULAT 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR 4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORN 6 WEDD

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

EXIT

T I TLE ERASE

END

PRESENT

ERASE OK?

CAN– CEL

ONS !

EXEC

Making your own titles

You can make up to two titles and store them in Cassette Memory. Each title can have up to 20 characters.

(1) In the standby/playback/playback pause mode, press FN, and select PAGE2

(p. 15).

(2) Press TITLE. (3) Select (4) Select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET with r/R, and press EXEC. (5) Select the desired character. Repeat pressing a key to select the desired

character on the key.

(6) Press c to move the cursor for the next character. Repeat the same procedure

as step 5 and 6 to complete your title.

(7) Press SET. The title is stored in memory.

with r/R, and press EXEC.

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET

5,6

TITLE SET

[

_________________

PAR

&? !

ABC DEF

TUVPQR

MNOJKLGH I

WXY Z

EXEC

T t

45 ’ . ,

–

EXIT

RET.

67890123

SET

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET

EXIT

EXEC

TITLE SET

[

____________________

&? !

ABC DEF

EXEC

TUVPQR

TITLE SET

[

]

SET

_______________

PARTY

&? !

ABC DEF

TUVPQR

RET.

EXEC

EXIT

]

T t

67890123

MNOJKLGH I

SET

’ . ,

WXY Z

–

EXIT

]

T t

67890123

MNOJKLGH I

SET

’ . ,

WXY

–

Making your own titles

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To change a title you have stored

In step 4, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press EXEC. and then enter the new title as desired.

If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder

The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF once and then to CAMERA again, then complete your title. We recommend setting the playback or playback pause mode or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.

To erase the title

Press C. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Press c.

To enter the same character on the same button in succession

Press c to move the cursor to the next position, and enter the character.

Editing

Labeling a cassette

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to VTR, the label is displayed for about 5 seconds.

(1) Insert the cassette you want to label. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (4) Press MENU to display the menu. (5) Select (6) Select TAPE TITLE, then press EXEC. The screen to enter the label appears. (7) Select a desired character. Repeat pressing a key to select the desired character

on the key.

(8) Press c to move the cursor for the next character. Repeat the same procedure

as step 7 and 8 to complete the label.

(9) Press SET. The label is stored in memory.

with r/R, and then EXEC.

5,6

EXEC

CM SET

CM T

TLEERASE

TLE DSPL TAPE T ERASE ALL

CM SET

TLE

TLEERASE

T T

TLE DSPL

TAPE T

EXEC

ERASE ALL

TAPE SET

&? !

EXIT

TLE

RET.

––––––––––

[

__________

ABC DEF

EXEC

MNO

KLGH I

WXY

TUVPQR

EXIT

]

T t

RET.

123 45

’ . ,

–

EXIT

678 90

SET

7,8

TAPE SET

&? !

[

GRADU

ABC DEF

MNO

KLGH I

WXY

TUVPQR

_____

EXIT

]

T t

123 45

’ . ,

–

678 90

SET

TAPE SET

[

GRADUATION

&? !

ABC DEF

KLGH I

TUVPQR

SET

MNO

WXY Z

EXIT

]

T t

123 45

’ . ,

–

678 90

SET

Labeling a cassette

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To erase a character

Select C in step 6. The last character is erased.

To change the label you have made

Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label.

If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock

You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

If the mark appears

The cassette memory is full. If you erase the title in the cassette, you can label it.

If you have superimposed titles in the cassette

When the label is displayed, up to 4 titles also appear.

When you set the POWER switch to CAMERA

The label you have superimposed on is displayed for two seconds.

When the “-----” indicator has fewer than 10 spaces

The cassette memory is full. The “-----” indicates the number of characters you can select for the label.

To erase the title

Press C. The last character is erased.

Editing

To enter a space

Press c.

To enter the same character on the same button in succession

Press c to move the cursor to the next position, and enter the character.

— Customizing Your Camcorder —

Changing the menu settings

To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with r/R dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode.

(1) In the standby, VTR, or MEMORY mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Press r/R to select a desired icon, and press EXEC. (4) Press r/R to select a desired item, and press EXEC. (5) Press r/R to select a desired setting. (6) Repeat steps from 3 to 5 if you want to change other items. Press

return to step 3.

For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 77).

RET. to

CAMERA

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE P EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR

MEMORY

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE WHT BAL AUTO SHTR

EXEC

ON OFF

OFF

EXIT

0 HR

RET.

EXIT

0 HR

EXIT

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE P EFFECT

OTHERS

WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP DV EDITING

OTHERS

WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP DV EDITING

OTHERS

WORLD TIME BEEP

OTHERS

WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP DV EDITING

OTHERS

WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP DV EDITING

OTHERS

WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP DV EDITING

OTHERS

WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP DV EDITING

EXIT

VTR

MANUAL SET

P EFFECT

EXIT

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

EXIT

EXEC

RET.

EXEC

Changing the menu settings

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

Menu items are displayed as the following icons:

MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS

Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting.

Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.

Icon/item

PROGRAM AE

P EFFECT

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

D ZOOM

16:9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

N.S. LIGHT

Mode

z ON

OFF

z OFF

z ON

OFF

z ON

OFF

Meaning

To suit your specific shooting requirement (p. 43)

To add special effects like those in films or on the TV to images (p. 37)

To adjust the white balance (p. 42)

To automatically activate the electronic shutter when shooting in bright conditions

To not automatically activate the electronic shutter even when shooting in bright conditions

To deactivate digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom is carried out.

To activate digital zoom. More than 10× to 120× zoom is performed digitally (p. 21)

— To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 33) To compensate for camera-shake To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod.

To use the NightShot Light function (p. 24) To cancel the NightShot Light function

Customizing Your Camcorder

POWER switch

CAMERA MEMORY

CAMERA VTR

CAMERA MEMORY

CAMERA

CAMERA MEMORY

Notes on the SteadyShot function

•The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.

•Attachment of a conversion lens (not supplied) may influence the SteadyShot function.

If you cancel the SteadyShot function

The SteadyShot off indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake.

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

HiFi SOUND

AUDIO MIX

LCD B. L.

LCD COLOR

VF BRIGHT

Mode

z STEREO

Meaning

To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound

To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound tape with main sound

To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound

To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 (p. 67)

POWER switch

VTR

ST1 ST2

z BRT NORMAL

BRIGHT

To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal To brighten the LCD screen

To adjust the color on the LCD screen with –/+

To lighten

To adjust the brightness on the viewfinder screen with –/+

To darken

To lighten

VTR CAMERA MEMORY

Notes on LCD B.L.

When you use power sources other than the battery pack, “BRIGHT” is automatically selected.

Note on NP-F10/FS11 battery pack

You cannot select BRIGHT in LCD B.L.

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

CONTINUOUS

QUALITY

FLD./FRAME

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL FORMAT PHOTO SAVE CM SEARCH

TITLEERASE

TITLE DSPL

TAPE TITLE

ERASE ALL

Mode

z OFF

ON MULTI SCRN

z FINE

STANDARD

z FIELD

FRAME

z ON

OFF

z ON

OFF

Meaning

Not to record continuously To record 3 or 4 pictures continuously (p. 91) To record 9 picutures continuously (p. 91) To record still pictures in the fine image quality

mode, using the “Memory Stick” To record still pictures in the standard image

quality mode, using the “Memory Stick” To record moving subjects To record stopping subjects in high quality To play back images in a continuous loop

(p. 104) To delete all the images (p. 106) To format “Memory Stick”s To duplicate still pictures (p. 98) To search using cassette memory (p. 50) To search without using cassette memory To erase the title you have superimposed

(p. 71) To display the title you have superimposed Not to display the title To label a cassette (p. 74)

To erase all the data in cassette memory

POWER switch

MEMORY

VTR MEMORY

MEMORY

MEMORY MEMORY VTR VTR

VTR CAMERA

VTR

VTR CAMERA

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

qREMAIN

DATA CODE

CLOCK SET

DEMO MODE

Mode

z SP

z 12BIT

16BIT

z AUTO

z DATE/CAM

DATE

z ON

OFF

Meaning

To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the

SP mode To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo

sounds) To record in the 16-bit mode (the one stereo

sound with high quality) To display the remaining tape bar:

•for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is turned on and calculates the remaining amount of tape

•for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape

•for about 8 seconds after the playback button is pressed in VTR mode

•for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicators

•for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the VTR mode

To always display the remaining tape indicator To display date, time and various settings

during playback To display date and time during playback To reset the date or time (p. 82)

To make the demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode

POWER switch

VTR CAMERA

VTR

CAMERA MEMORY

CAMERA

Notes on the LP mode

•When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.

•When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder. Noise may occur in pictures and sound when you record image on other than a Sony Excellence/ Master mini DV cassette.

•You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded in the LP mode. Use the SP mode for the tape to be audio dubbed.

•When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in the LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes.

Notes on AUDIO MODE

•You cannot dub audio sound on a tape recorded in the 16BIT mode.

•When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX.

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

DV EDITING

Mode

z MELODY

NORMAL OFF

z ON

OFF

z LCD

V-OUT/LCD

z ON

OFF

Meaning

To set the clock to the local time. Press r/R to set a time difference. The clock changes by the time difference you set here. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.

To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder

To output the beep instead of the melody To cancel the melody and beep sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

remote control misoperation caused by other VCR’s remote control

To show the display on the LCD screen and viewfinder

To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen and viewfinder

To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording

To duplicate the desired portion on a tape by simply selecting the scenes to edit, using other equipment connected with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (p. 57)

POWER switch

CAMERA MEMORY

VTR CAMERA MEMORY

Customizing Your Camcorder

VTR CAMERA MEMORY

CAMERA MEMORY

VTR

Notes on DEMO MODE

•You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.

•DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted. To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF.

•If you press the touch panel during the demonstration, the demonstration stops for a while, then it starts again after about 10 minutes.

•When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the NIGHTSHOT indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.

Note

If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL with “DISPLAY” set to “V-OUT/LCD” in the menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.

In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source

The “AUDIO MIX”, “COMMANDER” and “HiFi SOUND” items are returned to their default settings. The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed.

When recording a close subject

When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend you set REC LAMP to OFF.

Resetting the date and time

The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time. If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.

(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Select (4) Select CLOCK SET with r/R, and press EXEC. (5) Adjust the desired year, then press EXEC. (6) Set the month, day and hour with the same procedure as step 5. (7) Set the minute with r/R, and press EXEC by the time signal.

with r/R, and press EXEC.

EXIT

2000

JAN

12 00

The year changes as follows:

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

EXEC

2000

12 00

JAN

EXIT

EXEC EXEC

MANUAL SET

CLOCK SET DEMO MODE

EXIT

SETUP MENU

JAN

CLOCK SET

12:00:00

DEMO MODE

RET.

EXEC

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET DEMO MODE

EXIT

2000

JUL

5 30

EXEC

RET.

1999 ˜ 2000 N · · · · n 2029

EXIT

1 1999

RET.

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET DEMO MODE

EXEC

JUL

5:30:00

EXEC

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET DEMO MODE

EXIT

4 2000

RET.

EXIT

1999

JAN

12 00

EXEC

RET.

If you do not set the date and time

“– –:– –:– –” is recorded on the data code of the tape and the “Memory Stick”.

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.

•12:00 AM stands for midnight.

•12:00 PM stands for noon.

— “Memory Stick” operations —

Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction

You can record and play back still images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can format “Memory Stick”s. You can also protect still images and write print marks on still images in “Memory Stick”s. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the Serial port adaptor for “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder or MSAC-PC1 PC card adaptor for “Memory Stick” (not supplied).

Using a “Memory Stick”

When you use a “Memory Stick”

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labeling position

•You cannot record or erase still images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.

•We recommend backing up important data.

•When the ACCESS lamp is flashing, never remove the “Memory Stick”.

•Image data may be damaged in the following cases: – If you remove the “Memory Stick”, turn the power off, or detach the battery for

replacement when the ACCESS lamp is flashing

– If you use “Memory Stick”s near magnets or magnet fields such as those of speakers

and televisions.

“Memory Stick” operations

On file format (JPEG)

Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).

Typical image data file name

DSC00001.jpg.

Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction

Notes

•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section.

•Stick its label on the labeling position.

•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to “Memory Stick”s.

•Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”s.

•Do not let “Memory Stick”s get wet.

•Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”s in locations that are: – Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun – Under direct sunlight – Very humid or subject to corrosive gases

•When you carry or store a “Memory Stick”, put it in its case.

You do not need to format the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder

The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder is already formatted in FAT format. FAT format is the standard format for “Memory Stick”s and is supported by your camcorder.

Note

Sample images are already recorded on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. All of these sample images will be deleted if you format the “Memory Stick”.

“Memory Stick”s formatted on a personal computer

“Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if the “Memory Stick” is formatted on a Windows machine or Macintosh.

Note on image data compatibility

•Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry Development Association). You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E or DSC-D700) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)

•If you cannot use a “Memory Stick” that has been used on other equipment, format the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder following the steps on page 89. Note that all images on the “Memory Stick” will be deleted if you format it.

“Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction

Inserting a “Memory Stick”

Insert a “Memory Stick” in as far as it can go with the v mark facing up.

“Memory Stick” compartment

ACCESS lamp

To eject a “Memory Stick”

Slide MEMORY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow.

MEMORY RELEASE

“Memory Stick” operations

When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing

Never shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction

Using a touch panel

Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Press the LCD panel directly to operate each function.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. Operation buttons appear on the LCD

screen. You can switch the memory playback/the memory camera mode by pressing PLAY/CAM. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(3) Press FN. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (4) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (5) Press a desired operation item.

Refer to relevant pages for each function.

4,5

In memory camera mode

PAGE1 PAGE2 EXIT

PLAY

INDEX EXPO–

SURE

INDEX

FNINDEXPLAY FNINDEXCAM

In the memory playback mode

MENU PLAY

PAGE1 PAGE2 EXIT

LCD BRT

In the memory

camera mode

To execute settings

Press EXEC or OK.

To cancel settings

Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY

+–

Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction

Note

•Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.

•If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You can control the display with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder.

•When operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment (CALIBRATION) is required (p. 124).

•When executing each item, the green bar appears above the item.

•The color of the items changes to grey if they are not available.

•You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder (p. 110).

Press FN to display the following buttons:

In memory camera mode

PAGE1 MENU, PLAY, INDEX, EXPOSURE PAGE2 LCD BRIGHT, PLAY, INDEX

In memory playback mode

PAGE1 MENU, CAM, INDEX, DELETE, +, PAGE2 LCD BRIGHT, CAM, INDEX, +,

Selecting image quality mode

You can select image quality mode in still picture recording. If you do not make any selection, the unit automatically records in FINE mode.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the

right (unlock) position.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86). (3) Press MENU, then select QUALITY in

desired image quality.

“Memory Stick” operations

–

in the menu settings to select a

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY

Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction

Note

In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality, depending on the types of images you are shooting.

Image quality settings

Setting Meaning

FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality

STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. The image is

Differences in image quality mode

Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored into memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode. Details are shown in the table below. (The number of pixels is 640 × 480, regardless of image quality mode. The data size before compression is about 600 KB.)

Image quality mode Memory capacity

FINE About 100 KB STANDARD About 60 KB

Approximate number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”

The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject.

images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. FINE appears on the screen.

compressed to about 1/10. STD appears on the screen.

4MB type: FINE (FINE) 40 images (maximum)

STANDARD (STD) 60 images (maximum)

8MB type: FINE (FINE) 81 images (maximum)

STANDARD (STD) 122 images (maximum)

16MB type: FINE (FINE) 164 images (maximum)

STANDARD (STD) 246 images (maximum)

Using a “Memory Stick”

Formatting (initializing) a “Memory Stick”

Your camcorder can format (initialize) a “Memory Stick”. If you format a “Memory Stick”, all data stored in the “Memory Stick” will be deleted. This function is convenient when you want to delete all data including protected images. New “Memory Stick”s are already formatted so that formatting is not required for them. Sample images are stored in the supplied “Memory Stick”. Note that these sample images will be deleted if you format the “Memory Stick”.

(1) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.

(3) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86). (4) Press MENU, then select FORMAT in

in the menu settings.

(5) Press r/R to select FORMAT on the right and then press EXEC. The display

shows “OK.”

(6) Press EXEC. again. The display shows “FORMATTING”, and formatting

procedure begins. When formatting is finished, the display shows “COMPLETE.”

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting

Note that all data in the “Memory Stick” including protected images will be deleted.

“Memory Stick” operations

While “FORMATTING” is displayed

Do not turn the POWER switch nor press any button.

If “ ” is displayed during /after formatting

Format the “Memory Stick” again.

Note

You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording

You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still picture recording. Your camcorder compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode. Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode. Select the FIELD or FRAME in the menu settings (p. 76).

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

The power lamp lights up. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The picture freezes and “CAPTURE” appears

on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Recording does not start yet.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a

“Memory Stick”. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY

PHOTO

1 / 40 CAPTURE

Number of images can be recorded on the “Memory Stick”

Number of recorded images

FNINDEXPLAY

PHOTO

FNINDEXPLAY

Notes

•When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image blurry.

•When recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera-shake. We recommend that you shoot objects with a tripod.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work: wide TV mode, digital effect, picture effect, title.

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording

When you are recording a still image

You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.

When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button.

Recording images continuously

You can record still pictures continuously. Select one of the two modes described below before recording.

Continuous mode [a]

You can record 3 or 4 pictures continuously.

Multi screen mode [b]

You can record 9 still pictures continuously on a single page.

[a]

[b]

“Memory Stick” operations

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86). (3) Press MENU, then set CONTINUOUS to ON in

in the menu settings.

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY

Continuous shooting settings

Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen)

OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) ON Your camcorder shoots 3 or 4 still images at about 0.8 sec intervals.

( )

MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.3 sec intervals and

displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( )

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

Number of images in continuous shooting

The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image quality mode. FINE: 3 images STANDARD: 4 images

Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX

You can superimpose a still picture you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” on top of the moving picture you are recording.

M. CHROM (Memory chromakey) You can swap a blue area of a still picture such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture.

M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey) You can swap a brighter area of a still picture such as a handwritten illustlation or title with a moving picture. Record a title on a “Memory Stick” before a trip or event for convenience.

C. CHROM (Camera chromakey) You can superimpose a moving picture on top of a still picture such as a picture can be used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue area of the moving picture will be swapped with a still picture.

M. CHROM

M. LUMI

C. CHROM

Still picture Moving picture

“Memory Stick” operations

Blue

Still picture Moving picture

Blue

Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX

Before operation

Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” on your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. (2) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15). (3) Press MEM MIX. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the

lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image.

(4) Press –/+ on the right lower corner of the screen or the Remote Commander to

select the still picture which you want to superimpose. –: to see the previous image +: to see the next image

(5) Press a desired mode. The still picture is superimposed on the moving picture. (6) Press –/+ on the left lower corner of the screen to adjust the effect, then press

OK to return to PAGE1.

(7) Press EXIT to return to FN. (8) Press START/STOP to start recording.

4,5

MEM

MIX

– +

MEM MIX

McCAM

OFF OK

LUMI

McCAM

CAMcM

CHROM

MEM MIX

OFF OK

M. LUMI

+–

MEM MIX

OFF OK

M. LUMI

+–

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

DCS00001

POWER

MEMORY

+–

Still picture

Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX

Items to adjust

M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

C. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture which is to be

swapped with a still picture

The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.

To change the still picture to superimpose

Press –/+ on the right lower corner before step 6.

To change the mode setting

Press OFF before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 2.

To cancel M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM

Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.

During recording

You cannot change the mode setting.

The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder stores 30 images

– For M. CHROM: 26 images (such as a frame) DSC00001~DSC00026 – For C. CHROM: 4 images (such as a background) DSC00027~DSC00030

“Memory Stick” operations

Sample images

Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are protected (p. 105).

If you format the “Memory Stick”

Sample images will be deleted.

To record a still picture which is added no effect on a mini DV tape

Press –/+ on the left corner to increase the bars to maximum in the M. LUMI mode in step 6.

Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image

Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”. Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”.

Before operation

Insert a recorded mini DV tape and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press (3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the mini DV tape freezes.

“CAPTURE” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Recording does not start yet.

(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a

“Memory Stick”. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

. The picture recorded on the mini DV tape is played back.

PHOTO

x x

1 / 40 CAPTURE

mN XM

PHOTO

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

mN XM

POWER

MEMORY

When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing

Never shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

If “ ” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder

The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompartible with your camcorder because its format does not comform with your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick”.

If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode

Your camcorder stops momentarily.

Sound recorded on a mini DV tape

You cannot record the audio from a mini DV tape.

Titles have already recorded on mini DV tapes

You cannot record the titles on “Memory Stick”s. The title does not appear while you are recording a still picture with PHOTO.

When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button.

Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image

Recording a still image from other equipment

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. (3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 96.

When recording the image through the AUDIO/VIDEO jack

OUT

S VIDEO VIDEO

A/V connecting cable

: Signal flow

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or the TV.

AUDIO/VIDEO jack

When recording the image through the DV IN/OUT jack

S VIDEO LANC

DV OUT

: Signal flow

VMC-IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK cable (not supplied)

DV IN/OUT

S VIDEO

“Memory Stick” operations

Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S (S1) video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR/TV. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save

Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.

Before operation

•Insert a recorded mini DV tape and rewind the tape.

•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 86). (3) Press MENU, then select PHOTO SAVE in

BUTTON” appears on the LCD screen.

(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image from the mini DV tape is recorded on a

“Memory Stick”. The number of still images copied is displayed. “END” is displayed when copying is completed.

in the menu settings. “PHOTO

MEMORY SET

QUAL

PHOTO SAVE

READY

EXEC

PHOTO SAVE 0 : 00 : 00 : 00

PHOTO

END

PHOTO SAVE 0 : 00 : 00 : 00

SAV I NG

58min

1 / 40

END END

4 / 15

PHOTO SAVE 0 : 30 : 00 : 00

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

END

POWER

MEMORY

58min

4 / 40

PHOTO BUTTON

RET.

END

Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save

To stop or end copying

Press END.

To return to FN

Press END to return to PAGE1/PAGE2, then press EXIT.

When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full

“MEMORY FULL” appears on the LCD screen, and the copying stops. Press END, insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2.

When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing

Never shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

To record all the images recorded on the mini DV tape

Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying.

If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

“NOT READY” appears when you select the item in the menu settings.

When you change “Memory Stick”s in the middle of copying

Your comcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous “Memory Stick”.

“Memory Stick” operations

Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback

You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. You can also play back 6 images at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press PLAY to set the memory playback mode (p. 86). The last recorded image

is displayed.

(3) Press –/+ on your camcorder or the Remote Commander to select the desired

still image. –: to see the previous image +: to see the next image

PLAY

To play back recorded images on a TV screen

•Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before the operation.

•When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is as good as ever.

•Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be output from the TV speakers.

Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.

Still image

You can select still images also with –/+ on PAGE1/PAGE2.

VTR

OFF

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY

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Sony DCR-PC3 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Quick Start Guide

Using this manual

Checking supplied accessories

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Charging the battery pack

Installing the battery pack

Connecting to a wall outlet

Step 2 Inserting a cassette

Step 3 Using a touch panel

Recording a picture

Recording – Basics

Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)

Shooting in the dark (NightShot)

END SEARCH

Playing back a tape

Viewing the recording on TV

Photo recording

Advanced Recording Operations

Using the wide mode

Using the fader function

Using special effects – Picture effect

Using special effects – Digital effect

Adjusting the white balance manually

Using the PROGRAM AE function

Adjusting the exposure manually

Focusing manually

Playing back a tape with picture effects

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with digital effects

Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function

Searching a recording by date – Date search

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search

Searching for a photo – Photo search/ Photo scan

Dubbing a tape

Editing

Recording video or TV programs

Inserting a scene from a VCR

Audio dubbing

Superimposing a title

Making your own titles

Labeling a cassette

Changing the menu settings

Resetting the date and time

“Memory Stick” operations

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording

Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX

Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image

Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback