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3-867-752-12 (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-PC100 Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
DCR-PC100
©1999 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 U.S.A. WARNING Declaration of Conformity To prevent fire or shock hazard, do Trade Name: SONY not expose t
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For customers in CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. “Memory Stick” This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For customers in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3
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Table of contents Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 Recording video or TV programs ....... 58 Quick Start Guide ................................... 6 Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing ................................ 62 Getting started Audio dubbing ...................................... 64 Superimposing a title ........................... 68 Using this manual ................................... 8 Making your own titles ........................ 72 Step 1 Preparing the p
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Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 6 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 84) (p. 136) 7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 29, 54) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 15) adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 9 Application software: PictureGear 3 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 3.2Lite (CD ROM) (1) (p. 105) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote 0 Battery terminal co
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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. Connecting the power cord (p. 13) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor Open the DC IN jack (supplied) cover. Inserting a cassette (p. 14) 3 Close the cassette 1 Slide OPEN/ZEJECT 2 Push the middle compartment by in the direction of the portion of the
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide MEMORY VTR CAMERA OFF MEMORY VTR CAMERA OFF MEMORY VTR CAMERA OFF Recording a picture (p. 15) Viewfinder 1 Remove the lens cap. When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye 2 Set the START/STOP MODE against its eyecup. switch to . ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 5 Press START/ START/STOP MODE 5SEC STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop 3 Set the POWER switch to recording, press CAMERA while pressing the START/STOP small green button. again. P
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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 or a melody 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 r
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Getting started Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high- precision technology.
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While sliding 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 2 1 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
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Getting started MEMORY VTR CAMERA OFF K C Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER sw
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge) NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 (90) NP-FM70 240 (180) NP-FM90 330 (270) Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-FM50 (supplied) 125 (110) 70 (60) 110 (100) 60 (55) NP-FM70 265 (235) 150 (135) 230 (210) 130 (120) NP-FM90 400 (360) 230 (210) 355 (315) 205 (180) Approximate
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, pulling the cover out a little. Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2,3 Notes •The power cord must only b
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Step 2 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the power source. (2) Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) A
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Recording – Basics MEMORY MEMORY VTR CAMERA VTR CAMERA OFF OFF K K C C — Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 10 to p. 14). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (5)
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Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the right as a default setting. To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. However, check the following: •When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF. •Do not mix reco
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Recording – Basics Recording a picture When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder. When you adjust angles of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees. Picture in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when recorded. During recording in the mirror mode ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not
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Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Attaching the supplied lens hood To record fine pictures under strong light, we recommend you to attach the lens hood. You can also attach the lens cap when using the lens hood. Detach the lens hood when: •You canno
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Recording – Basics Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) W T W W T T 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)
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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 START/STOP, your camcorder records for five seconds and then stops automatically. ANTI GROUND SHOOTING START/STOP MODE 5SEC Notes •You cannot use the fader function in the 5SEC or mode. •The time code d
