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3-068-331-11 (1)
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-PC9 Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
TM
SERIES
DCR-PC9
©2001 Sony Corporation
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Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. For the Customers in the WARNING U.S.A. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do If you have any questions about this product, you not e
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfere
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Main Features Taking moving or still images, and playing them back •Recording a picture on a tape (p. 22) •Recording a still image on a tape (p. 41) •Playing back a tape (p. 34) •Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s (p. 122) •Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. 129) •Viewing a still image recorded on “Memory Stick”s (p. 142) •Viewing a moving picture on “Memory Stick”s (p. 145) Capturing images on your computer •Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 88) •Viewing
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Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 q; qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 6 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 112) (p. 188) 7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 40) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 22) adaptor (1), the power cord (1) (p. 13) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) (p. 148) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote q; Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12) Com
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Table of contents Main Features ................................................ 4 Advanced Playback Checking supplied accessories ................... 5 Operations Quick Start Guide ................................ 8 Playing back a tape with picture effects .. 65 Playing back a tape with digital effects ... 66 Enlarging images recorded on tapes Getting started – Tape PB ZOOM ................................ 67 Using this manual ...................................... 10 Quickly locating a scene u
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Getting started Table of contents Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback ............... 142 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback .................. 145 Viewing images using your computer .. 147 Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM ........................ 153 Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW .................................. 154 Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection ............................. 155 Deleting images
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Pull down the Holding Grip to hold your camcorder as illustrated. Holding Grip Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Open the DC IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing the Holding Grip. Inserting a cassette (p. 19) 1 Slide OPEN/ 2 Pus
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Quick Start Guide MEMORY MEMORY OFF OFF VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA (CHARGE) (CHARGE) MEMORY VCR OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) Recording a picture (p. 22) 1 Remove the lens cap. 3 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. 2 Press OPEN to open the LCD POWER LOCK panel. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, pull out the viewfinder untill its 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder click to focus on the starts recording. To stop recording, subject press START/STOP again. POWER LOCK
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— Getting started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory . The functions which require diffe
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Getting started Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affe
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend that you use the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding BATT (battery) release lever in the direction of the arrow 1, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2. (2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 1 2 2 1 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed in the same way as the battery terminal cover. Note on the battery term
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Getting started MEMORY OFF VCR CAMERA (CHARGE) Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 171 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing the Holding Grip. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC pow
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack Full charge NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 NP-FM50 150 NP-FM70 240 NP-FM90 330 NP-FM91 360 The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. Approximate minutes at 25 °C (77 °F) to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-FM30 (supplied) 115 60 85 45 N
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). What is ”InfoLITHIUM”? The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which c
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing the Holding Grip. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2,3 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnec
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Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 177). First, set the
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Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 y 2001 T · · · · t 2079 To return to FN Press EXIT. If you do not set the date and time “– – – – – – – – –” and “– –:– –:– –” are 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. 18
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Getting started Step 3 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for the power supply (p. 12 to 16). (2) Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark
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MEMORY OFF VCR CAMERA (CHARGE) Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD panel directly to operate each function. In CAMERA or VCR mode (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for the power supply (p. 12, 16). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA (in the standby/recording mode) or VCR (in the playback mode) while pressing the small green button. (4) Press FN. Operation buttons ap
