Page 1 3-084-863-11(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-PC330 SERIES © 2003 Sony Corporation Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 2: Read This First
Read this first For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA Before operating the unit, please read this CAUTION manual thoroughly, and retain it for future TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH reference. WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. WARNING RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not...
Page 3: Notes On Use
Declaration of Conformity connected. Trade Name: SONY – Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV Model No.: DCR-PC330 technician for help. The interface cable supplied must be used with the Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Page 4 viewfinder. • When you are using the touch panel, place your hand These points are normal results of the manufacturing on the back side of the LCD panel to support it. process and do not affect the recording in any way. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features available for “Memory Stick” only. Read this first ..................... 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies on a tape ..............8 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”..........10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items..............
Page 6 Recording in dark places – NightShot, etc..........34 Adjusting the focus................... 35 Adjusting the focus for an off-center subject – SPOT FOCUS ........35 Adjusting the focus manually ..................36 Using supplementary light to focus on a still image –...
Page 7 Advanced operations Changing the image size – Resize ........100 Marking recorded images with specific Using the Menu information – Image protection/ Print mark ........101 Selecting menu items ......56 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 Troubleshooting WIDE, etc........58 Troubleshooting .......103 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu...
Page 8: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Recording movies on a tape Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 13. Slide the battery release lever and Slide the battery pack in the direction remove the battery terminal cover. of the arrow until it clicks.
Page 9 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 18. Remove the lens cap. Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch...
Page 10: Recording Still Images On A "Memory Stick
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 13. Slide the battery release lever and Slide the battery pack in the direction remove the battery terminal cover. of the arrow until it clicks.
Page 11 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 18. Remove the lens cap. Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch...
Page 12: Getting Started
Getting started Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already Step 1: Checking installed. supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. A/V connecting cable (1) The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. “Memory Stick”...
Page 13: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack
Step 2: Charging the Slide the battery release lever and remove the battery terminal cover. battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM”...
Page 14 To check the remaining battery – Battery Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) Info OFF. DISPLAY/BATT INFO The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. After charging the battery POWER switch OPEN The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged.
Page 15 Charging time Recording time when recording with the Approximate number of minutes required when viewfinder you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack Approximate number of minutes available at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) when you use a fully charged battery pack at recommended.) 25°C (77°F).
Page 16: Using An Outside Power Source
– The battery pack is not attached correctly. Step 3: Turning the – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) power on Using an outside power source You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play When using this camcorder for the first time,...
Page 17: Step 4: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder
[MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, Step 4: Adjusting the then touch [LCD/VF SET] (p. 78). Adjust the item with , then LCD panel and touch viewfinder z Tips • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.
Page 18: Step 5: Setting The Date And Time
Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE Step 5: Setting the or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 16). Extend the viewfinder, and close the date and time LCD panel with the screen facing out. appears on the screen. Touch Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time.
Page 19 Touch [MENU]. Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute in the same way as was done in step 7, then couch For midnight, set it to 12:00AM. For midday, set it to 12:00PM. Select (TIME/LANGU.) with , then touch Select [CLOCK SET] with then touch Set [Y] (year) with...
Page 20: Step 6: Inserting The Recording Media
Step 6: Inserting the Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. recording media Window-side Inserting a cassette tape You can use mini DV cassettes only. For details on these cassettes (such as write- Push the center of the protection), see page 116. back of the cassette lightly.
Page 21: Inserting A "Memory Stick
b Notes Inserting a “Memory Stick” • If you force the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick” slot may be damaged. • Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
Page 22: Step 7: Setting The Screen Language
Step 7: Setting the Select the desired language with , then touch screen language z Tip You can select the language to be used on the • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native LCD screen.
Page 23: Recording
Recording Select the recording mode. Recording movies To record on a tape Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up, and your You can record movies on a tape or a camcorder is set to the standby mode. “Memory Stick.”...
Page 24 Indicators displayed during recording Indicators displayed during recording on a tape on a “Memory Stick” The indicators will not be recorded on the tape. The indicators will not be recorded on the Date/time and the camera settings data (p. 51) “Memory Stick.”...
Page 25: Recording For A Longer Time
z Tips 320 × 240 160 × 112 • To ensure smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to the next, note the following. – Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will be recorded continuously without a break even when 16MB 00:02:40 00:10:40...
Page 26: Recording In Mirror Mode
Using the self-timer Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. To record wider range of view With the self-timer, you can start recording Move the power zoom lever towards W. The subject appears farther away (Wide after a delay of about 10 seconds.
Page 27: Recording Movies Fit For Breaking Into Still Images - Progressive Recording Mode
You will hear a beep sound counting down If the item is not displayed on the screen, for about 10 seconds (The count down touch . If you cannot find it, touch indication begins from 8). [MENU], and select [PROGRES. REC] The recording starts.
Page 28: Recording Still Images
The selected recording folder is displayed. Recording still images Slide the POWER switch while pressing – Memory photo recording the green button. You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 12 - p. 22). Press and hold PHOTO lightly.
Page 29: Selecting Image Quality Or Size
To record still images continuously – quality/size of the image and the recording environment. Burst Refer to the following list for the approximate Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, number of pictures that can be recorded on a [STILL SET], then [ BURST] (p.
Page 30: Using The Flash
(No flash): Always records without Using the flash using the flash. When the red eye reduction feature is turned on (Auto red-eye reduction): Pre-flashes to The recommended distance to the subject reduce red-eye before the flash automatically flashes when there is not when using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 enough surrounding light.
Page 31: Using The Self-Timer
z Tips Touch [ON], then • The amount of light used by the flash is adjusted automatically. To adjust it manually, select [FLASH appears. LEVEL] from the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 58). • When the focus is hard to adjust, use the HOLOGRAM AF function (p.
Page 32: Recording A Still Image On A "Memory Stick" While Recording Movies On A Tape
Recording a still image on a Adjusting the “Memory Stick” while recording exposure movies on a tape The image size is set to [640 × 480]. If you The exposure is adjusted automatically in the want to record a still image in a different size, default setting.
Page 33: Fixing The Exposure For The Selected Subject - Flexible Spot Meter
b Note Fixing the exposure for the • You cannot use the Flexible spot meter together selected subject – Flexible spot with: – Color Slow Shutter function meter – NightShot function – NightFraming function • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is You can adjust and fix the exposure to the automatically set to [AUTO].
Page 34: Recording In Dark Places - Nightshot, Etc
Recording in dark Adjust the exposure by touching (dim)/ (bright), then touch places – NightShot, etc. You can record subjects in dark places (such as when capturing the face of your baby sleeping) with the NightShot, Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function. The Color Slow Shutter function enables you to record in color.
Page 35: Adjusting The Focus
Touch [ON], then Adjusting the focus appears. To cancel Super NightShot, follow steps 3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5. Or, set The focus is adjusted automatically in the the NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING default setting. switch to z (green). To record a clearer picture in color on Adjusting the focus for an off- the tape –...
Page 36: Adjusting The Focus Manually
To adjust the focus automatically Rotate the focus ring and adjust the Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step focus. 3. Or press FOCUS after step 4. changes to when the focus cannot be b Notes adjusted any further. changes to •...
Page 37: Using Supplementary Light To Focus On A Still Image - Hologram Af
b Notes Using supplementary light to • The focus may not be correctly adjusted if you are focus on a still image – using a conversion lens (optional) as it may block the HOLOGRAM AF light. HOLOGRAM AF • You cannot use HOLOGRAM AF together with: –...
Page 38: Adjusting The Frame And Focus When Recording A Still Image In Darkness - Nightframing
Adjusting the frame and focus Recording a picture when recording a still image in using various effects darkness – NightFraming You can observe the subject in total darkness. When recording, the HOLOGRAM AF light is emitted to focus on a subject until the focus is fixed.
Page 39 [OVERLAP] (fade in only) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete. [WIPE] (fade in only) To cancel the operation In step 3, touch [OFF]. b Note • You cannot use the FADER function together with: –...
Page 40: Using Special Effects - Digital Effect
Press START/STOP to start recording. Slide the POWER switch to select the [M. OVRLAP] stops flashing, and CAMERA-TAPE mode. disappears when fading is finished. Using special effects – Digital Touch effect Touch [D. EFFECT]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, You can add digital effects to the recordings.
Page 41: Overlaying Still Images On Movies On A Tape - Memory Mix
Effect Items to adjust Overlaying still images on movies [SLOW Shutter speed (1 is 1/30, 2 on a tape – MEMORY MIX SHUTTR]* is 1/15, 3 is 1/8, 4 is 1/4). [OLD MOVIE] No adjustment necessary. You can superimpose a still image you have * It is hard to adjust the focus automatically when recorded on a “Memory Stick”...
Page 42 [MTCAM CHROMA] (Memory Chroma Touch the desired effect. key) The still image is superimposed on the You can have the movie swap into the blue area movie which is currently displayed on the of a still image such as an illustration or into a LCD screen.
Page 43: Searching For The Starting Point
• When you use the MEMORY MIX function in the Searching for the mirror mode (p. 26), the picture on the LCD screen appears normally, without being mirror-reversed. • You may not be able to play back pictures modified starting point on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder.
Page 44: Searching Manually - Edit Search
Touch Keep touching (to go backward)/ (to go forward) and release it at the point where you want the recording to start. Appears only with a cassette with Cassette Memory Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec review The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished.
Page 45: Playback
Playback Touch (rewind) to go to the point you want to view. Viewing movies recorded on a tape Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. Some of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander or using the touch panel.
Page 46: Playing Back In Various Modes
Indicators displayed during tape Touch [ VAR. SPD PB]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, playback touch . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (EDIT/PLAY) menu. Select a playback mode. To return to the normal playback mode, touch (pause) twice (once from frame playback).
Page 47: Viewing Recordings With Added Effects - Digital Effect
b Note Viewing recordings with added • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. effects – Digital effect Also, you cannot output pictures edited with digital effects via the DV Interface. z Tip • You cannot record the pictures edited using special You can apply [STILL], [FLASH], [LUMI.
Page 48: Viewing Recordings On A "Memory Stick
Viewing recordings Touch on a “Memory Stick” You can view pictures one at a time on the screen. When you have a lot of pictures, you The most recently recorded picture appears can list them to search through them easily. on the screen.
Page 49: Playing Back In Various Modes From A "Memory Stick
Indicators displayed during “Memory z Tip • Once you record a picture in a folder, the same folder Stick” playback will be set as the default folder for playback. You can select a playback folder in the menu (p. 67). Playing back in various modes from a “Memory Stick”...
Page 50: Various Playback Functions
To return to the single display mode, touch the Various playback picture that you want to display. functions To view pictures in other folders in the index screen Touch You can magnify a small subject in a recording and display it on the screen. You Touch can also display the recorded date and the Touch [PB FOLDER].
Page 51: Displaying The Screen Indicators
• If you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO during the Select (PICT. APPLI.), then [PB playback zoom operation, the frame will disappear. ZOOM] by touching touch Displaying the screen indicators Tape playback zoom screen You can choose to display the time code, tape “Memory Stick”...
Page 52 E Shutter speed Touch [DATA CODE]. F Aperture value If the item is not displayed on the screen, * Appears only during tape playback touch . If you cannot find it, touch b Note [MENU], and select it from the •...
Page 53: Playing The Picture On A Tv
Connect your camcorder to a TV using the Playing the picture on supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. a TV Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the wall socket for the power supply (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Page 54: Locating A Scene On A Tape For Playback
Locating a scene on a Press PLAY. The playback starts from the point tape for playback designated “0:00:00” on the tape counter. To cancel the operation Searching quickly for a desired Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote scene – Zero set memory Commander again.
Page 55: Searching For A Scene By Date Of Recording - Date Search
Press .(previous)/> (next) on Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to the Remote Commander to select a select the PLAY/EDIT mode. title that you want to play. Playback starts automatically from the Press SEARCH M. on the Remote selected title. Commander repeatedly to select [DATE SEARCH].
Page 56: Advanced Operations
Advanced operations Touch [MENU] to display the menu index screen. Using the Menu Selecting menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen. Select the icon of the desired menu with , then touch CAMERA SET (p.
Page 57 Select the desired setting. changes to . If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. Touch , then to hide the menu screen. You can also touch (return) to go back a screen each time you touch the button. To use the short-cuts of the Personal Menu You can customize the short-cuts (p.
Page 58: Using The (Camera Set) Menu
The default settings are marked with G. The Using the indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust (CAMERA SET) menu vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Only the items that can be operated –...
Page 59: Spot Meter
* Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. **Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects. SPOT METER See page 33 for details. EXPOSURE See page 33 for details. WHITE BAL. You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.
Page 60 SHARPNESS You can adjust the sharpness of the image outline with appears when the sharpness is anything other than the default setting. Soften Sharpen AUTO SHUTTER Select to automatically activate the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in bright conditions. Select when recording without using the electronic shutter.
Page 61 REDEYE REDUC GOFF Select to disable the red-eye reduction. ON ( Select to activate the flash before recording to prevent red-eye (p. 30). SUPER NS See page 34 for details. NS LIGHT When using the NightShot function to record, you can record clearer pictures by using the NightShot Light to emit infrared rays (invisible).
Page 62 DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10 times while recording on a tape. Note that the image quality decreases when you are using the digital zoom. This function is useful when recording enlarged pictures of a distant subject, such as a bird.
Page 63 GOFF Standard setting (to record pictures to play back on a 4:3 TV). The recorded picture will not be wide. ON ( Select to record a picture to be played back on a 16:9 wide TV. The recorded picture will be played in full mode when you connect to your TV using an S (S1) video input jack compatible with ID-1/ID-2 systems.
Page 64: Using The (Memory Set) Menu
The default settings are marked with G. The Using the indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust (MEMORY SET) menu vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Only the items that can be operated –...
Page 65: Movie Set
QUALITY GFINE ( Select to record still images with the fine image quality (compressed to about 1/4). STANDARD Select to record still images with the standard image quality (compressed to about 1/10). IMAGE SIZE G2016 × 1512 Select to record still images for playing on a large screen. This setting can be selected only in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode.
Page 66: New Folder
Notes • The folder will not be deleted even when you delete all the pictures in the folder. • Do not move the POWER switch or press any buttons while [ Erasing all data...] is displayed on the screen. FORMAT The supplied or newly purchased “Memory Stick”...
Page 67 REC FOLDER As the default setting, pictures are saved in the 101MSDCF folder. You can select a folder to save your pictures. Create new folders from the [NEW FOLDER] menu, then select the folder to be used for recording with and touch When you have a lot of pictures, you can search for the desired picture easily when you sort them in folders.
Page 68: Etc
The default settings are marked with G. The Using the (PICT. indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust APPLI.) menu vary depending on the power mode of your – PICT. camcorder. Only the items that can be operated EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/FRAME REC/SMTH in the selected mode are displayed.
Page 69: Memory Mix
PASTEL Select to record the picture looking like a pale pastel drawing. (This effect is not available during playback.) MOSAIC Select to record picture appearing mosaic- patterned. (This effect is not available during playback.) Note • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with Picture effects via the DV Interface.
Page 70 To cancel the slide show, touch [END]. To pause, touch [PAUSE]. Tips • You can select the first picture for the slide show by touching before touching [START]. • If movies are played in the slide show, you can adjust the volume by touching (decrease)/ (increase).
Page 71 Select the desired interval by touching , then touch You can select from 1 to 120 seconds for the interval. Touch [REC START]. Recording starts and z changes to red. When your camcorder has shot 6 frames, it records them on the tape, after performing the END SEARCH function depending on the interval length.
Page 72 INT. REC-STL This function is useful to observe the movement of clouds or the change of daylight. Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on a “Memory Stick.” a: Shooting time b: Interval Touch Select a desired interval time (1, 5, or 10 minutes), then touch Touch [ON], then touch...
Page 73: Etc
See page 87 and 89 for details. BURN DVD When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a DVD using this command. See the supplied “Computer Applications Guide” for details.
Page 74 END SEARCH EXEC Select to activate the END SEARCH function. The most recently recorded picture is played back for about 5 seconds and then stops automatically. CANCEL Select to stop the END SEARCH function. SEARCH Select when you want to search for a scene, title, etc. using the Cassette Memory (p.
Page 75 Color white t yellow t violet t red t cyan t green t blue Position You can select from 8 to 9 choices. Size small y large (You can only select the small size when you are entering more than 13 characters.) Touch Touch [SAVE].
Page 76 TAPE TITLE You can label a cassette with Cassette Memory (up to 10 letters). The label will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds when you select the CAMERA-TAPE mode and insert a cassette, or when you select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Up to 4 titles will be displayed at the same time if the cassette has titles superimposed.
Page 77: (Pict. Appli.) Menu
Select to record in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette. LP ( LP ) Select to increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). The use of Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette is recommended to get the most out of your camcorder. Notes •...
Page 78: Audio Mix
Notes • You can playback a dual sound track cassette on this camcorder. However, you cannot record a dual sound track on this camcorder. • The setting returns to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. AUDIO MIX You can adjust the audio balance between the originally recorded sound (ST1) and sound added afterwards (ST2) on the tape (p.
Page 79: Video Input
Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. A/V c DV OUT You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and convert the signal transmitted from the connected devices to the appropriate signal on your camcorder.
Page 80: Data Code
DATA CODE GOFF Select not to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. DATE/TIME Select to display the date and time during playback (p. 51). CAMERA DATA Select to display the camera settings data during playback (p. 51). REMAINING GAUTO Select to display the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds:...
Page 81 Select to cancel the melody, the beep sound, and the shutter sound. DISPLAY GLCD PANEL Select to show the displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. V-OUT/PANEL Select to show the displays such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder.
Page 82: Etc
The settings you can adjust vary depending Using the (TIME/ on the power mode of your camcorder. Only the items that can be o perated in the selected LANGU.) menu mode are displayed. – CLOCK SET/ WORLD TIME, etc. You can select items listed below on the TIME/ LANGU.
Page 83: (Time/Langu.) Menu
Customizing Personal Touch [ADD]. Menu You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu, or sort them in the order you like (customizing). You can customize the Personal Menu for each power mode of your camcorder. Touch to select a menu category, then touch Adding a menu –...
Page 84 The selected menu is deleted from Personal Deleting menu – Delete Menu. Touch Touch b Note • You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU SET UP]. Arranging the order of menus displayed on Personal Menu – Sort You can sort the menus added to Personal Menu Touch [P-MENU SET UP].
Page 85 Touch the menu item you want to Touch [P-MENU SET UP]. move. If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch until the menu is displayed. Touch to move the menu item to the desired place. Touch [RESET]. Touch Touch [YES].
Page 86: Dubbing/Editing
Dubbing/Editing You can record the picture from a VCR or TV to a tape or a “Memory Stick” inserted into Connecting to a VCR your camcorder (p. 87). You can also create a copy of the picture recorded on your or TV camcorder on other recording device (p.
Page 87: Dubbing To Another Tape
Dubbing to another Recording pictures tape from a VCR or TV You can copy and edit the picture played You can record and edit pictures or TV back on your camcorder to other recording programs from a VCR or TV on a tape or a devices (such as VCRs).
Page 88 to record the scene, and select other scene Start playing the cassette on your as described above. VCR, or select a TV program. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording.
Page 89: Dubbing Pictures From A Tape To A "Memory Stick
Touch , then Dubbing pictures from a tape to a b Notes • The Data code and titles recorded on the tape cannot “Memory Stick” be recorded on the “Memory Stick.” The time and date the picture is recorded on the “Memory Stick” will be recorded.
Page 90: Dubbing Still Images From A "Memory
Dubbing still images Touch , then from a “Memory b Notes Stick” to a tape • You cannot dub the index screen. • You may not be able to dub images modified on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder.
Page 91: Dubbing Selected Scenes From A Tape
Dubbing selected Prepare your VCR. • Insert a cassette for recording. scenes from a tape • Set the input selector to input mode if your VCR has one. – Digital program editing Prepare your camcorder (playing You can select up to 20 scenes (programs) device).
Page 92 To set the [IR SETUP] code Touch [OTHER DEVICE]. When you connect with an A/V connecting cable, you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to see if your VCR can be operated by your camcorder (infrared ray emitter). Remote sensor Infrared ray emitter Touch [EDIT SET].
Page 93 23, 32, 80 the default setting.) 21, 33, 35 Manufacturing [IR SETUP] code Olympic 77, 78 company Optimus Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Orion Admiral (M. Wards) Panasonic 16, 17, 77, 78 Aiwa 47, 54, 80 Pentax 8, 42...
Page 94 Step 2 : Adjusting the Rewind the tape on your VCR, then synchronization of the VCR play back in slow mode. 5 opening numbers for each [IN] and closing numbers for each [OUT] appear. Follow the steps below when you are performing digital program edit for the first Take a note of the opening number time to a tape in a VCR.
Page 95 Recording the selected scenes as Touch the desired item. programs When you are recording on a tape in the VCR Touch [OTHER DEVICE]. When you are performing a digital program edit for the first time to a tape in a VCR, go through the procedures described in Steps 1 and 2 (p.
Page 96 To end Digital program editing Touch [MARK OUT]. Touch [END]. The ending point of the first program is set, To save a program without using it to and the lower part of the program mark changes to light blue. record Touch [END] in step 13.
Page 97: Dubbing Sound To A Recorded Tape
You can record additional audio to the Dubbing sound to a original sound on the tape. You can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit recorded tape mode without erasing the original sound. Preparing for audio recording To the intelligent Internal microphone accessory shoe...
Page 98 X mark appears on the LCD you have recorded afterwards is not output from the A green speaker. Check the sound by using the headphones screen. or a TV. Recording sound Insert a recorded cassette into your Touch (play/pause) and start camcorder.
Page 99: Deleting Recorded Pictures
Checking and adjusting the Deleting recorded recorded sound pictures You can delete all or selected pictures stored Play back the tape on which you have on a “Memory Stick.” recorded audio in “Recording sound” (p. 98). Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
Page 100: Changing The Image Size
To delete pictures on the index screen Changing the image You can easily search for the picture to be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once. size – Resize Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. You can change the size of a picture to 640 × Touch 480 or 320 ×...
Page 101: Marking Recorded Images With Specific Information
Memory capacity for still images after Marking recorded resizing images with specific Image size Memory capacity 640 × 480 About 150 KB information – Image 320 × 240 About 16 KB protection/Print mark b Notes • You may not be able to resize images recorded on other devices.
Page 102 Touch [PROTECT]. Touch Touch the image that you want to Touch protect. appears on the selected image. Touch [PRINT MARK]. Touch Touch [END]. To cancel image protection Follow steps 1 to 5, then touch the image to cancel image protection. Touch the image that you want to print disappears from the image.
Page 103: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If “C:ss:ss” is displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is activated. See page 111 If you run into any problem using your for details.
Page 104: Cassette Tapes
AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 13) The battery pack is quickly • The temperature of the environment is too low, or the battery pack has discharged.
Page 105 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions cClean the gold-plated connector of the cassette. (p. 117) The Cassette Memory indicator does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory. cSet [ The remaining tape indicator is not REMAINING] to [ON] on the (STANDARD SET) menu displayed.
Page 106 Recording If you are using a “Memory Stick” for recording, refer also to the “Memory Stick” section. (p. 108) Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions cSlide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. (p. 16) The tape does not start when you cThe tape has reached the end.
Page 107 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions END SEARCH does not work. • The cassette was ejected after recording when using a cassette without Cassette Memory. (p. 116) • The cassette is new and has nothing recorded. END SEARCH does not work •...
Page 108 “Memory Stick” Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions cSet the POWER switch to the CAMERA-MEMORY or PLAY/EDIT Cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick.” mode. (p. 16) c Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (p. 21) • The “Memory Stick” was formatted on a personal computer. cFormat it on your camcorder (Note that all recorded data will be deleted).
Page 109 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The data file icon flashes. • The file is damaged. • The file format is not supported on your camcorder. (p. 117) Dubbing/Editing Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions cSet [DISPLAY] to [LCD PANEL] in the Pictures from connected devices are (STANDARD SET) not displayed on the LCD screen or...
Page 110 VCR. (p. 86) cWhen your camcorder is connected to a DV device that is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step11 of “Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation” (p. 91).
Page 111: Warning Indicators And Messages
C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss (Self- Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after diagnosis display) you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04:ss cA battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is being used.
Page 112 Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions (Warning indicator pertaining to • The “Memory Stick” data is damaged. “Memory Stick” formatting)* • The “Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly (p. 66). (Warning indicator pertaining to • An incompatible “Memory Stick” is inserted. incompatible “Memory Stick”)* Q (Warning indicator pertaining to Slow flashing:...
Page 113: Warning Messages
Warning messages If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details. Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/ References cSee page 119. Battery Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. cCharge the battery (p. 13). Battery level is low. cSee page 119.
Page 114 Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/ References “Memory Stick” USB streaming... This function is not available. • You tried to play back or record on a “Memory Stick” during USB Streaming. Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF.
Page 115: Additional Information
Additional Information Simple setting of clock by time difference Using your camcorder You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your abroad camcorder abroad. Select [WORLD TIME] in (TIME/LANGU.) menu, then set the time difference (p.
Page 116: Usable Cassette Tapes
z Tip Usable cassette • The memory capacity of the cassette marked with is 4k bits. Your camcorder can tapes accommodate cassettes having a memory capacity of up to 16k bits. Copyright signal You can use the mini DV format cassette When you play back only.
Page 117: About The "Memory Stick
When labeling the cassette About the “Memory Be sure to place the label only on the locations as shown in the following illustration so as not Stick” to cause malfunction of your camcorder. Do not put a label The “Memory Stick” is a new light and small along this border.
Page 118 • On a “Memory Stick” formatted on a • Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the computer: A “Memory Stick” formatted by “Memory Stick.” the Windows OS or using Macintosh • Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory computers does not have guaranteed Stick.”...
Page 119: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
• “Memory Stick,” and “MagicGate • We recommend charging the battery pack in Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony an ambient temperature of between 10°C to Corporation. 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the CHG (charge) • “Memory Stick Duo” and “...
Page 120 • Have spare battery packs ready for two or “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony three times the expected recording time, and Corporation. make trial recordings before making the actual recording.
Page 121: About I.link
About the required i.LINK cable • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a (during DV dubbing). trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics i.LINK and...
Page 122: Maintenance And Precautions
Sony dealer before operating it • When you bring your camcorder from an air- any further. conditioned car or room into a hot place •...
Page 123 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) • If the following problem occurs, clean the OFF. video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony Eject the cassette and “Memory Stick” DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). from your camcorder, then disconnect –...
Page 124 Removing dust from inside the – Leaving the case in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time. viewfinder About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: –...
Page 125: Specification
F = 1.8 ~ 2.1 Specification Focal length 5.1 - 51 mm (7/32 - 2 1/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA-TAPE: Video camera recorder 45 - 450 mm (1 13/16 - 17 3/4 in.) In CAMERA-MEMORY: 37 - 370 mm (1 1/2 - 14 5/8 in.) Colour temperature...
Page 126 General Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FM30) Power requirements Maximum output voltage DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Output voltage Average power consumption (when using the DC 7.2 V battery pack) Capacity During camera recording using the viewfinder 5.0 Wh (700 mAh) 3.3 W Dimensions (approx.)
Page 127: Quick Reference
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder A Lens cap (p. 23, 28) O CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA- MEMORY, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps B LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 3, 17) (p. 16) C OPEN button (p. 17) P Battery release lever (p. 13) D DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p.
Page 128 The accessory can be turned on or off as The lens for your camcorder was developed you operate the POWER switch on your jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony camcorder. Refer to the operating Corporation. It adopts the MTF instructions of the accessory for details.
Page 129 A BACK LIGHT button (p. 32) H FOCUS button (p. 35) B RESET button I Power zoom lever If you press RESET, all the settings J PHOTO button (p. 28) including the date and time, except the K NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING Personal Menu items, return to the default. switch (p.
Page 130 A Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 17) B Cassette compartment (p. 20) C OPEN/ZEJECT lever (p. 20) D Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder.
Page 131 Remote Commander To remove the insulation sheet Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet To change the battery While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. A PHOTO button (p. 28) B Memory control buttons (Index, –/+, Memory playback) (p.
Page 132 WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. b Notes on the Remote Commander • A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries other than CR2025. •...
Page 133: Indicators For The Lcd Screen And Viewfinder
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on the LCD Indicators Meanings screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of Frame recording (p. 70) your camcorder. Outputing analog images Example: Indicators in the CAMERA-TAPE and sound in digital format mode (p.
Page 134: Index
Color Slow Shutter (COLOR Flexible spot meter (SPOT Index SLOW S).....35 METER) ..... 33 Customizing Personal Focus ......... 35 Menu ......83 Folder Numerics See NEW FOLDER 16:9 WIDE mode ....62 See PB FOLDER See REC FOLDER Data code (DATA CODE) FORMAT ....
Page 135 LCD brightness (LCD NightShot......34 Review ......23, 28 BRIGHT).....17 NightShot Light (NS LCD COLOR .....78 LIGHT) ....... 61 LCD screen ......3 NORMAL FADER.... 38 S video ......53, 86 LCD/VF SET .....78 NTSC....... 115 Self-diagnosis display ..111 LP (Long Play) Self-timer recording (SELF- See Recording mode (REC TIMER) ....
Page 136 USB-CAMERA ..79 USB-PLY/EDT... 79 Using abroad ....115 Video head ...... 123 VIDEO INPUT....79 Viewfinder......17 Brightness (VF B. LIGHT) ....78 Volume (VOLUME) ... 45, 48 Warning indicators ..111 Warning messages... 111 White balance (WHITE BAL.)......59 Wide angle See Zoom WIPE .........

Sony Handycam DCR-PC330 Operation Manual

Quick Start Guide

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Recording

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