Table Of Contents - Sony Handycam DCR-PC7E Operating Instructions Manual

Table of contents

Before you begin
Using this manual .................................. 4
Checking supplied accessories ............. 5
Getting started
Charging and installing the battery
pack ................................................... 6
Inserting a cassette ................................. 9
Basic operations
Camera recording ................................ 10
Using the zoom feature ................ 12
Shooting with the LCD screen ..... 13
Hints for better shooting ..................... 15
Playing back a tape .............................. 17
Searching for the end of the picture .. 19
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources ....... 20
Using the mains ............................. 20
Changing the mode settings ............... 22
-for camera recording-
Letting the subject monitor the shot .. 25
Shooting scenery in several short
takes ................................................. 26
Fade-in and fade-out ........................... 27
Photo recording .................................... 28
Using the wide mode function ........... 30
Releasing the SteadyShot function .... 31
Using the PROGRAM AE function ... 32
Ajusting the white balance ................. 34
Focusing manually ............................... 36
Locking the exposure .......................... 37
-for playing back/editing-
Watching on a TV screen .................... 38
Displaying the recording data - data
code function .................................. 39
Returning to a pre-registered
position ........................................... 40
Locating the beginning of each scene 41
Editing onto another tape ................... 42
Replacing recording on a tape - insert
editing ............................................. 44
Audio dubbing ..................................... 45
Additional Information
Charging the vanadium-lithium battery
in the camcorder ............................. 47
Resetting the date and time ................ 48
Usable cassettes and playback modes 49
Tips for using the battery pack .......... 51
Maintenance information and
precautions .................................... 54
Using your camcorder abroad ........... 56
Trouble check ....................................... 57
Specifications ........................................ 61
Identifying the parts ............................ 62
Warning indicators ............................. 71
Index ....................................... Back cover
DCR-PC7E 3-858-632-12E (E32)
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