Sony Handycam DCR-PC10 Operating Instructions Manual

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Note on TV Color Systems
Note on Cassette Memory
Precautions on Camcorder Care
Checking Supplied Accessories
Charging and Installing the Battery Pack
Charging Time
Battery Life
To Remove the Battery Pack
When Removing the Battery Pack
Notes on Charging the Battery Pack
Inserting a Cassette
To Eject the Cassette
To Prevent Accidental Erasure
Camera Recording
To Stop Recording Momentarily
To Finish Recording
To Focus the Viewfinder Lens
Notes on LP Mode
Notes on the Time Code and Editing
Using the Zoom Feature
Note on the Beep Sound
Note on Remaining Tape Indicator
Zooming Speed
Notes on Digital Zoom
Selecting the Start/Stop Mode
Shooting with the LCD Screen
To Extend the Recording Time in SSEC Mode
Notes on SSEC Recording
Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot
Notes on the LCD Panel
Notes on Mirror Mode
Hints for Better Shooting
If You Wear Glasses
Cautions on the LCD Panel and the Viewfinder
Checking the Recorded Picture
To Stop Playback
To Go Back to the Last Recorded Point after Edit Search
To Begin Re-Recording
Playing Back a Tape
Using the Remote Commander
To Display the LCD Screen Indicators
Using Headphones
To View the Playback Picture in the Viewfinder
Various Playback Modes
To View the Picture at 1/3 Speed
To View the Picture at Double Speed
To View the Picture Frame by Frame
Notes on Playback
Note on Slow Playback
Searching for the End of the Picture
Notes on End Search
Using Alternative Power Sources
Using the House Current
To Remove the Connecting Cord
Charging the Battery Pack
Charging Two Battery Packs at the same Time
Using a Car Battery
Note on the Battery Pack
Changing the Mode Settings
Selecting the Mode Setting of each Item
Commander
Rec Mode
Beep
Items for CAMERA/PHOTO Mode Only
Rec Lamp
Clock Set
Demo Mode
To Look at the Demonstration at Once
Items for VTR Mode Only
Tape Title
Audio MIX
CM Search
Fade-In and Fade-Out
When Fading in
When Fading out
To Cancel the Fade-In/Fade-Out Function
Notes on Titles
Photo Recording
When Shooting in the Dark
Note on Using the Remote Commander
Note on the Still Picture
Printing the Still Picture
Enjoying Picture Effect
Selecting Picture Effect
Using Picture Effect Function
To Return to Normal Mode
Using the Wide Mode Function
Selecting Wide Picture Mode
To Cancel Wide Mode
To Watch the Tape Recorded in Wide Mode
Note on Wide Mode
Using the PROGRAM AE Function
Selecting the Best Mode
Spotlight Mode
Soft Portrait Mode
To Return to Automatic Adjustment Mode
Releasing the STEADYSHOT Function
To Activate the Steadyshot Function Again
Focusing Manually
When to Use Manual Focus
To Focus in Infinity
To Return to the Autofocus Mode
Note on Manual Focusing
Adjusting the Exposure
When to Adjust the Exposure
To Return to Automatic Exposure Mode
Adjusting the White Balance
Selecting the Appropriate Mode
Indoor Mode
Outdoor Mode
Setting the White Balance
To Return to Automatic White Balance Mode
Watching on a TV Screen
Connecting Directly to a VCR/TV with Audio/Video Input Jacks
Using the AC Cordless IR Receiver
To Play Back on a TV
To Cancel the LASER LINK Function
Searching for the Boundaries of Recorded Date
If You Use a Sony TV
Notes on LASER Link
Searching for the Date by Using Cassette Memory
To Stop Searching
Searching for the Date Without Using Cassette Memory
Searching for the Scene with Title
Searching for the Title by Using Cassette Memory
Searching for a Photo by Using Cassette Memory
Searching for a Photo Without Using Cassette Memory
Scanning Photo
Returning to a Pre-Registered Position
Displaying Recoding Data - Data Code Function
To Select the Items to Display
Editing Onto Another Tape
Before Editing
Using the DV Connecting Cable
Starting Editing
To Edit more Scenes
To Stop Editing
Replacing Recording on a Tape - Insert Editing
To Change the End Point
To Record Without Setting the End Point
Notes on the Inserted Picture
Audio Dubbing
Notes on Audio Dubbing
Adding an Audio Sound on a Recorded Tape
To Play Back the New Recorded Sound
Notes on AUDIO MIX
Superimposing a Title
While in Standby Mode
When You Have Stored an Original Title
Title Colors
Title Size
Notes on the Cassettes
Erasing a Title
Making a Custom Title
To Erase a Character
To Change the Title You Have Made
Labeling a Cassette
To Change the Label You Have Made
Usable Cassettes and Playback Modes
Selecting Cassette Types
When You Play Back
Notes on the MIDI DV Cassette
Charging the Vanadium-Lithium Battery in the Camcorder
Resetting the Date and Time
To Correct the Date and Time Setting
Tips for Using the Battery Pack
Preparing the Battery Pack
To Save Battery Power
Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack
When to Replace the Battery Pack
The Battery Pack Heater
Notes on the Infolithium Battery Pack
Battery Pack Care
The Life of the Battery Pack
Charging Temperature
How the Battery Consumption Is Displayed
To Obtain more Accurate Remaining Battery Indication
Notes on Charging
A Brand-New Battery Pack
Recharge the Battery Pack
Notes on the Terminals
Maintenance Information
Moisture Condensation
Inside the Camcorder
How to Prevent Moisture Condensation
Video Head Cleaning
Precautions
Camcorder Operation
On Handling Tapes
Camcorder Care
AC Power Adaptor
Charging
Note on Dry Batteries
If Battery Leakage Occured
Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
Difference in Color Systems
NTSC System
Trouble Check
When the CHARGE Lamp Flashes
Self-Diagnosis Function
LCD Screen/Viewfinder

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