Sony Handycam DCR-PC115 Service Manual page 16

DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E
Recording a picture
Notes
•Fasten the grip strap firmly.
•Do not touch the built-in microphone during
recording.
Note on Recording mode
Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP
(standard play) mode and in the LP (long play)
mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings
(p. 132). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times
as long as in the SP mode.
When you record a tape in the LP mode on your
camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on
your camcorder.
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. 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:
– Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones
in the LP mode on one tape.
– When you change the battery pack, set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
– When you use a tape with cassette memory,
however, you can make the transition smooth
even after ejecting the cassette if you use the
END SEARCH function (p. 42).
If you leave your camcorder in the standby
mode for five minutes while the cassette is
inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is
to save battery power and to prevent battery and
tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and to CAMERA
again. However, your camcorder does not turn
off automatically while the cassette is not
inserted.
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Recording a picture
Note
When using the LCD screen except in the mirror
mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off
(p. 36).
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 the angle of the LCD panel
Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90
degrees.
Adjusting the brightness of the
LCD screen
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or
MEMORY. Press MENU, then select and
decide upon LCD BRIGHT in
control button (p. 132). The bar indicator
appears.
(2) Press b/B on the control button to adjust the
brightness of the LCD screen, then press z.
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LCD screen backlight
You can change the brightness of the backlight.
Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings when using
the battery pack (p. 132).
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LCD/VF SET LCD/VF SET
LCD BRIGHT LCD BRIGHT
LCD B.L. LCD B.L.
LCD COLOUR LCD COLOR
VF B.L. VF B.L.
RETURN RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
To darken/ To lighten/
Recording a picture
When you record in the SP and LP modes on
one tape or you record in the LP mode
•The transition between scenes may not be
smooth.
•The playback picture may be distorted or the
time code may not be written properly between
scenes.
Recording data
The recording data (date/time or various settings
when recorded) are not displayed while
recording. However, they are recorded
automatically onto the tape. To display the
recording data, press DATA CODE on the
Remote Commander during playback.
The battery use time when you record using
the LCD screen
The battery time is slightly shorter than the
shooting time using the viewfinder.
After recording
(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
(2) Close the LCD panel.
(3) Set the Holding Grip back to the previous
position.
(4) Eject the cassette.
(5) Remove the battery pack.
(6) Attach the battery terminal cover.
Adjusting the LCD screen
The LCD screen can be opened up to 90 degrees.
The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the
viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens
side.
180°
When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and
swing it into the camcorder body.
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.
Pull out the viewfinder and move the viewfinder
lens adjustment lever.
Viewfinder backlight
You can change the brightness of the backlight.
Select VF B.L. in the menu settings when using
the battery pack (p. 132).
Attaching the supplied lens
hood
To record fine pictures under strong light, we
recommend attaching the lens hood. Also the
lens cap can be attached even with the lens hood
on.
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