Getting Started; Using This Manual; Checking Supplied Accessories - Sony Handycam DCR-PC115 Service Manual

DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E
— Getting started —

Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the two
models listed in the table below. Before you start
reading this manual and operating your
camcorder, check the model number by looking
at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-
PC120E is the model used for illustration
purposes. Otherwise, the model name is
indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in
operation are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, "DCR-PC120E only".
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.
Type of differences
DCR- PC115E
Network function —
z Provided
— Not provided
Contents of the recording cannot be
compensated if recording or playback is not
made due to a malfunction of the camcorder,
storage media, etc.
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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 colour) that constantly appear on
the LCD screen and the finder. These points
are normal in the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
•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 60°C (140°F), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight
[b].
•Be careful when placing the camera near a
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen,
the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods may cause malfunctions [c].
•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take
pictures of the sun in low light conditions such
as dusk [d].
[a]
[c]
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PC120E
z
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z
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[a]
[b]
[b]
[d]
Using this manual
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. 42)
– Date search (p. 86)
– Photo search (p. 88)
The functions you can operate only with the
cassette memory are:
– Title search (p. 84)
– Superimposing a title (p. 123)
– Labelling a cassette (p. 129)
For details, see page 236.
You see this mark in the introduction of
the features that are operated only with
cassette memory.
Tapes with cassette memory are marked by
z
(Cassette Memory).
Note on TV colour systems
TV colour systems differ from country to
country. To view your recordings on a TV, you
need a PAL system-based TV.
Copyright precautions
Television programmes, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorised recording of such materials may be
contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
Checking supplied
accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are
supplied with your camcorder.
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4 5
8 9
qs
[c]
1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1),
mains lead (1) (p. 19)
2 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 49)
[d]
3 USB cable (1) (p. 198)
4 Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 18)
5 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 18, 19)
6 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 261)
7 Size R6 (AA) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 262)
8 Lens cap (1) (p. 29)
9 Lens hood (1) (p. 33)
q; "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 149)
qa CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 197)
qs 21-pin adaptor (1) (p. 50)
European models only
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