Getting Started; Using This Manual - Sony DCR-PC115 Operating Instructions Manual

— 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. (DCR-PC120BT is marked as DCR-PC120
on the bottom of this unit.) The DCR-PC120BT 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-PC120BT 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.
Types of differences
DCR-
Network function
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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. 30)
– Date search (p. 63)
– Photo search (p. 65)
The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are:
– Title search (p. 62)
– Superimposing a title (p. 90)
– Labeling a cassette (p. 94)
For details, see page 165.
Tapes with cassette memory are marked by
10
Provided
Not provided
You see this mark in the introduction of the features that are operated only with
cassette memory.
PC115
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(Cassette Memory).
PC120BT
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