Getting Started; Using This Manual - Sony Handycam DCR-PC105 Operating Instructions Manual

— Getting Started —

Using this manual

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
In sections from "Advanced Recording Operations" onward, position of the POWER
switch is shown by the icons below.
All operations you carry out are indicated by a beep.
Note on Cassette Memory
Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes with
your camcorder. We recommend that you use a cassette with Cassette Memory
Cassettes with Cassette Memory have the
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ depending on the country or region. 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 copyright laws.
Note on connecting other equipment
When you connect your camcorder to other video equipment or a computer using the
USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of the jack.
If you insert the plug forcibly, the jack may get damaged and it may result in a
malfunction of your camcorder.
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POWER
: Set the POWER switch to VCR.
: Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
: Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
LOCK
(Cassette Memory) mark.
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