Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DCR-PC6E Sony
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3-068-332- 12 (1) ©2001 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
2 Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use.
3 For the customers in Germany Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. 92/31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances: • Residential area • Business district • Light-industry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.
4 English Main Featur es Taking moving or still images, and playing them back • Recording a picture on a tape (p. 30) • Recording a still image on a tape (p. 55) • Playing back a tape (p. 46) • Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s (DCR-PC9E only) (p.
5 Русский Основные функции Съемка движущихся или неподвижных изображений и их воспроизведение • Запись изображения на ленту (стр. 30) • Запись неподвижного изображения на ленту (стр.
6 English T able of contents Main Features .................................................. 4 Quick Start Guide ................................. 10 Getting started Using this manual ......................................... 14 Checking supplied accessories .
7 Table of contents Playing back images continuously – SLIDE SHOW ..................................... 198 Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection ................................ 200 Deleting images .....................................
8 Русский Ог лавление Основные функции ................................... 5 Руководство по быстрому запуску ..................................................... 12 Подготовка к эксплуатации Использование данного руководства .
9 Оглавление Операции с “Memory Stick” (только модель DCR-PC9E) Использование “Memory Stick” – Введение .
10 3 2 English Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Pull down the Holding Grip to hold your camcorder as illustrated. Inserting a cassette (p.
11 Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, pull out the view finder untill its click to focus on the subject Quick Start Guide Recording a picture (p. 30) Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 46) NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, the battery pack or the jack cover.
12 3 2 Русский Рук ово дство по быстрому запу ску Установка кассеты (стр. 27) Подсоединение провода электропитания (стр.
13 POWER MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) LOCK POWER MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) LOCK POWER MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) LOCK Видоискатель Если панель ЖКД закрыта, потяните видоискатель до тех пор, пока он не защелкнится Запись изображения (стр.
14 — 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.
15 Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатации Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with your camcorder.
16 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.
17 Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатации Checking supplied accessories 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 251) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Mains lead (1) (p. 24) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 18, 19) 4 R6 (size AA) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p.
18 Installing the battery pack ( 1 ) While sliding BATT (battery) release lever in the direction of the arrow 1 , slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2 . ( 2 ) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
19 Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатации Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack (M series). See page 229 for details of “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack.
20 Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. While charging the battery pack, the CHARGE lamp flashes in the following cases: – The battery pack is not installed correctly.
21 Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатации Approximate minutes when you use a fullycharged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
22 Playing time/ Время воспроизведения DCR-PC9E Battery pack/ Playing time on LCD screen/ Playing time with LCD closed/ Батарейный блок Время воспроизв.
23 Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатации If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct.
24 Connecting to a wall socket When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall socket using the AC power adaptor. ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug ’ s v mark facing the Holding Grip.
25 Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатации Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. “ CLOCK SET ” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-PC9E only) unless you set the date and time settings.
26 The year changes as follows: To return to FN Press EXIT. If you do not set the date and time “– – – – – – – –” and “– – : – – : – –” are recorded on the data code of the tape and the “ Memory Stick ” (DCR-PC9E only).
27 Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатации ( 1 ) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for the power supply (p. 18 to 24). ( 2 ) Slide OPEN/ Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.
28 Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD panel directly to operate each function. In CAMERA or VCR (DCR-PC9E)/ PLAYER (DCR-PC6E) mode ( 1 ) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for the power supply (p.
29 Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатации Step 4 Using the touch panel To cancel settings Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/ PAGE3. Notes • When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger.
30 — Recording – Basics — Recor ding a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. ( 1 ) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it. ( 2 ) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “ Step 1 ” and “ Step 3 ” for more information (p.
31 Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения After recording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). ( 2 ) Close the LCD panel and set the Holding Grip back to the previous position. ( 3 ) Eject the cassette. ( 4 ) Remove the battery pack.
32 If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 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 (CHARGE), and to CAMERA again.
33 Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body.
34 Shooting with the Mirror Mode This feature allows the camera subject to view him- or herself on the LCD screen. The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder. In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-PC9E only) mode.
35 Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen ( 1 ) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-PC9E only) mode, press FN and select PAGE2. In VCR (DCR-PC9E)/PLAYER (DCR-PC6E) mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p.
36 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.
37 Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.
38 Recording a picture When you shoot close to a subject If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “ W ” side until the focus is sharp.
39 Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения Recording a picture Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording.
40 Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-PC9E only) mode. The . indicator appears on the screen.
41 Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения Shooting in the dark – NIGHTSHOT/SUPER NIGHTSHOT The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function.
42 Recording a picture Notes • Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colours.
43 Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения Self-timer recording Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) In the standby mode, press FN and select PAGE3 (p.
44 You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. ( 1 ) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p.
45 Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения Checking the recording — END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review EDITSEARCH You can search for the next recording start point. ( 1 ) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1.
46 — Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
47 Playback – Basics Воспроизведение – Основные положения To return to FN Press EXIT. To stop playback Press . When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out.
48 To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators disappear on the screen. To make the indicators appear, press DISPLAY/ TOUCH PANEL or DISPLAY again.
49 Playback – Basics Воспроизведение – Основные положения Playing back a tape [ a ] SteadyShot OFF indicator [ b ] Exposure mode indicator [ c ] White balance indic.
50 Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR (DCR-PC9E)/PLAYER (DCR-PC6E). When using the touch panel ( 1 ) Press FN and select PAGE3. ( 2 ) Press V SPD PLAY to display video control buttons.
51 Playback – Basics Воспроизведение – Основные положения Playing back a tape To view the picture at double speed Press / × 2 during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press / c , then press / × 2.
52 Slow playback The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder. however, this function does not work for an output signal from the DV (DCR-PC9E)/DV OUT (DCR-PC6E) jack. When you play back a tape in reverse Horizontal noise may appear at the centre, or the top and bottom of the screen.
53 Playback – Basics Воспроизведение – Основные положения Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/ V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen.
54 If your TV or VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal.
55 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки — Advanced Recording Operations — Recording a still image on a tape – T ape Photo r ecording You can record a still image. This mode is useful when you want to print a image using a video printer (optional).
56 Notes • During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting. • When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The image may fluctuate.
57 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки Self-timer recording You can record still images on tapes with the self- timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) In the standby mode, press FN and select PAGE3.
58 Printing the still image You can print a still image by using the video printer (optional). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect it to the A/V jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer.
59 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [ a ].
60 You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to colour. When fading out the picture gradually changes from colour to black-and-white. 1) You can use the bounce function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.
61 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки ( 1 ) When fading in [ a ] In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1. When fading out [ b ] In the recording mode, press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press FADER.
62 Note You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions.
63 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. NEG. ART [ a ] : The colour and brightness of the picture are reversed.
64 To return to FN Press EXIT. To turn the picture effect function off Select OFF in P EFFECT in the menu settings. While using the picture effect function You cannot select the old movie mode with the digital effect function. When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) The picture effect is automatically canceled.
65 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки Using special ef fects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally.
66 Using special effects – Digital effect ( 1 ) In CAMERA mode, press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect mode appears. ( 3 ) Select a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory.
67 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки Using special effects – Digital effect Notes • The following functions do not work during digi.
68 Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight This mode prevents people ’ s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theatre.
69 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки ( 1 ) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-PC9E only) mode, press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings to select a desired PROGRAM AE mode (p.
70 • The following functions do not work in the low lux mode: – Digital effect – Overlap – Wipe – Dot • The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the following cases. (The indicator flashes.) – To set the NIGHTSHOT to ON – To record images on a “ Memory Stick ” using the MEMORY MIX function.
71 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural colour balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted.
72 Adjusting the white balance manually If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting We recommend that you record in the n indoor mode. When you record under fluorescent lighting Use the automatic white balance or hold mode. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the n indoor mode.
73 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки You can adjust and set the exposure. Normally exposure is automatically adjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – The subject is backlit – To shoot the bright subject and dark background – To record dark pictures (e.
74 You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its exposure fixed. Use the Flexible Spot Meter mode in the following cases: – The subject is backlit.
75 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки Using the spot light-metering mode – Flexible Spot Meter Note When the Flexible Spot Meter mode is in use, the backlight function does not work. When using the Flexible Spot Meter function EXPOSURE is automatically set to MANUAL.
76 You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. • The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting – subjects thr.
77 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки Focusing manually To record distant subjects When you press FOCUS down firmly, the lens focuses on and indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode.
78 You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc., with this function. [ a ] Recording time [ b ] Waiting time ( 1 ) In standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1.
79 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки Interval recording ( 4 ) Set INT. REC to ON, then press EXEC. ( 5 ) Press EXIT to return to FN. The INTERVAL indicator flashes on the screen ( 6 ) Press START/STOP to start interval recording.
80 To cancel the interval recording Perform either of the following: – Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings. – Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE), VCR (DCR-PC9E)/PLAYER (DCR-PC6E) or MEMORY (DCR-PC9E only). To perform normal recording during the interval recording Press START/STOP.
81 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using cut recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a cut recording.
82 You can pull out the viewfinder until it clicks, and then turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out.
83 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки Notes • Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.
84 During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. ( 1 ) In VCR (DCR-PC9E)/PLAYER (DCR-PC6E) mode, press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in in the menu settings to select a desired picture effect mode (p.
85 Advanced Playback Operations Усовершенствованные операции воспроизведения During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. ( 1 ) In VCR (DCR-PC9E)/PLAYER (DCR-PC6E) mode, press FN and select PAGE2.
86 Playing back a tape with digital effects Notes • You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. • You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the image using the digital effect function.
87 Advanced Playback Operations Усовершенствованные операции воспроизведения You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “ Memory Stick ” s (p.
88 Notes • You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder. • You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the image using the tape PB ZOOM function. However, you can record images on a “ Memory Stick ” (DCR-PC9E only) (p.
89 Advanced Playback Operations Усовершенствованные операции воспроизведения Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of “ 0:00:00 ” . Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
90 If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 134). (The default setting is ON.) ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR (DCR-PC9E)/ PLAYER (DCR-PC6E).
91 Advanced Playback Operations Усовершенствованные операции воспроизведения To stop searching Press x on the Remote Commander. If you use a tape without cassette memory You cannot superimpose or search a title.
92 You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search) . Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date.
93 Advanced Playback Operations Усовершенствованные операции воспроизведения Note If one day ’ s recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes.
94 You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (photo search) . You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for 5 seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan) . Use the Remote Commander for these operations.
95 Advanced Playback Operations Усовершенствованные операции воспроизведения Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan To stop searching Press x on the Remote Commander. The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memory The available number is up to 12 photos.
96 Scanning photo ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR (DCR-PC9E)/ PLAYER (DCR-PC6E). ( 2 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the PHOTO SCAN indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH (no indicator) T PHOTO SCAN ( 3 ) Press .
Editing Монтаж 97 Using the A/V connecting cable You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Before operation • Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings.
98 You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, mini DV or DV If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV.
Editing Монтаж 99 Dubbing a tape Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV (DCR-PC9E)/DV OUT (DCR-PC6E) of your camcorder and to DV IN of the DV products.
100 You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) See page 231 for more information about i.LINK. The following functions do not work during digital editing: – Picture ef.
Editing Монтаж 101 You can duplicate selected scenes (programmes) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programmes. Before operating the Digital program editing Step 1 Connecting to the VCR (p.
102 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Notes • You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory. • When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR.
Editing Монтаж 103 ( 1 ) Setting the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR (DCR-PC9E)/ PLAYER (DCR-PC6E) on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE. When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
104 About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code, depending on your VCR. Default setting is code number 3.
Editing Монтаж 105 ( 2 ) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR 1 Select PAUSEMODE, then press EXEC. 2 Select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press EXEC. The correct button depends on your VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
106 ( 4 ) Confirming the VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording pause. 2 Select IR TEST, then press EXEC. 3 Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC. If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct. The indicator you selected to cancel recording pause on the VCR flashes on the LCD screen.
Editing Монтаж 107 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedures below.
108 Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR. Prepare a pen and paper for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER swtich to VCR (DCR- PC9E)/PLAYER (DCR-PC6E) on your camcorder.
Editing Монтаж 109 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing To return to FN Press EXIT. Notes • When you complete step 3, the image to adjust the syncronicity is recorded for about 50 seconds. • If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the tape may not be recorded properly.
110 Operation 1: Making the Programme ( 1 ) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1.
Editing Монтаж 111 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Erasing the programme you have set Erase OUT mark first, and then IN mark of the last programme. ( 1 ) Press UNDO. The last programme mark flashes on the LCD screen. ( 2 ) Press EXEC.
112 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Operation 2: Performing a Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape) Make sure your camcorder and the VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) the following procedure is not necessary.
Editing Монтаж 113 Using with an analog video unit and your computer – Signal convert function – DCR-PC9E only You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK jack (DV jack) to your camcorder.
114 After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedures on your computer, and stop the playback on the analog video unit. Notes • You need to install software which can exchange video signals.
Editing Монтаж 115 – DCR-PC9E only Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV programme from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings.
116 Recording video or TV programmes When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV.
Editing Монтаж 117 Recording video or TV programmes Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV jack of your camcorder and to DV jack of the DV products. With digital- to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
118 When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When you dub a picture in digital form The colour of the display may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbed picture.
Editing Монтаж 119 – DCR-PC9E only You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 115 or 117.
120 To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3. Note The picture and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points will be erased when you insert the new scene.
Editing Монтаж 121 You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points.
122 Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the A/V jack – DCR-PC9E only Dubbing with the built-in microphones No connection is necessary. Notes • When dubbing with A/V jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output through S VIDEO jack or the A/V jack.
Editing Монтаж 123 Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape ( 1 ) Insert your recorded tape into your camcorder. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR (DCR-PC9E)/ PLAYER (DCR-PC6E). ( 3 ) Locate the recording start point. Press the / N button to start playing back.
124 Monitoring the new recorded sound To play back the sound Adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2) by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings (p. 134). About 5 minutes after when you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack, the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound (ST1) only.
Editing Монтаж 125 If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for about 5 seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select one of eight preset titles and 2 custom titles (p.
126 Superimposing a title If you set the write-protect tab to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title, select in step 3. If the tape has a blank portion You cannot superimpose a title on the tape.
Editing Монтаж 127 Not to display title Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 134). Title setting • The title colour changes as follows: WHITE t YELLOW t VIOLET t RED t CYAN t GREEN t BLUE • The title size changes as follows: SMALL y LARGE You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size.
128 Erasing a title ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR (DCR-PC9E)/PLAYER (DCR-PC6E). ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select TITLEERASE in in the menu setting, then press EXEC. ( 4 ) Select the title you want to erase with r / R , and then press EXEC.
Editing Монтаж 129 You can make up to 2 titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR (DCR-PC9E)/PLAYER (DCR-PC6E). ( 2 ) Press FN and select PAGE2. ( 3 ) Press TITLE.
130 To return to FN Press EXIT. To change a title you have stored In step 5, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press EXEC and then enter the new title as desired.
Editing Монтаж 131 Labelling a cassette If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR (DCR-PC9E)/ PLAYER (DCR-PC6E), the label is displayed for about 5 seconds.
132 To return to FN Press EXIT. To erase the label you have made Select C in step 6. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot label the tape.
Editing Монтаж 133 Deleting all the data in cassette memory You can delete all the data in cassette memory at once. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR (DCR-PC9E)/PLAYER (DCR-PC6E). ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select ERASE ALL in in the menu settings, then select OK.
134 — Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with r / R dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode.
135 Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на видеокамере Changing the menu settings English Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch.
136 Icon/item FRAME REC INT. REC EDITSEARCH HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX A/V t DV OUT* NTSC PB LCD B. L. LCD COLOUR VF B.L. Mode z OFF ON ON z OFF SET z OFF ON z STEREO 1 2 —— z OFF ON z ON PAL TV NTSC 4.43 z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT —— z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT Meaning To deactivate cut recording function.
137 Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на видеокамере Changing the menu settings Icon/item * STILL SET PIC MODE QUALITY MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE REMAIN Mode z SINGLE MULTI SCRN z FINE STANDARD z 320 × 240 160 × 112 z AUTO ON Meaning Not to record continuously.
138 Changing the menu settings Icon/item *SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT PHOTO SAVE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL * DCR-PC9E only Notes on formatting (DCR-PC9E only) • “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder has been formatted at factory.
139 Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на видеокамере Changing the menu settings Notes on the LP mode • When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder.
140 Changing the menu settings Icon/item DATA CODE* WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET * Using the Remote Commander only Note If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL with “DISPL.
141 Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на видеокамере Русский Выбор установок режима по каждому пункту z установка по умолчанию.
142 Изменение установок меню Пиктограмма/пункт FRAME REC INT. REC EDITSEARCH HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX A/V t DV OUT* NTSC PB LCD B. L. LCD COLOUR VF B.L. Режим z OFF ON ON z OFF SET z OFF ON z STEREO 1 2 —— z OFF ON z ON PAL TV NTSC 4.
143 Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на видеокамере Изменение установок меню Пиктограмма/п.
144 Изменение установок меню Пиктограмма/пункт * SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT PHOTO SAVE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL Режим —— .
145 Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на видеокамере Изменение установок меню Примечания по.
146 Изменение установок меню Пиктограмма/пункт DATA CODE* WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET Переключатель POWER VCR/PLAY.
147 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” — “ Memory Stick ” operations — Using a “ Memory Stick ”– introduction – DCR-PC9E only You can record and play back images on a “ Memory Stick ” supplied with your camcorder.
148 Using a “ Memory Stick ” • You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the “ Memory Stick ” is set to LOCK. • The position and shape of the write protect tab may be different depending on the model. • We recommend backing up important data.
149 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on “ Memory Stick ” s by your camcorder conform with the .
150 Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the v mark facing up as illustrated.
151 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Using a touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Press the LCD panel directly to operate each function. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
152 Using a “ Memory Stick ” – introduction To return to FN Press EXIT. To execute settings Press EXEC or OK. To cancel settings Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/ PAGE3.
153 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Using a “ Memory Stick ” – introduction Notes • When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger.
154 Selecting still image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is FINE. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1.
155 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Using a “ Memory Stick ” – introduction Note In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality, depending on the types of images you are shooting.
156 Using a “ Memory Stick ” – introduction 2 FN 3 4 5 1 POWER MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) LOCK LOCK MEMORY S E T MO V I E S E T REM A I N IM A G E S I Z E 320 240 30 N I A M E R sec MEMORY S.
157 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” 4MB type (supplied)/ 4 Мб типа (прилагается): FINE (FINE)/ Высшее (FINE) 40 images/ изображен.
158 Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a “ Memory Stick ” The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you select and the complexity of the subject.
159 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Recording still images on “ Memory Stick ” – Memory photo r ecording – DCR-PC9E only You can record still images on the “ Memory Stick ” . You can also record nine still images continuously.
160 When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: – Wide mode – Digital zoom – SteadyShot function – SUPER NIGHTSHOT – Fader – Picture effect – Digital effect – Title – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.
161 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then set PIC MODE in STILL SET to MULTI SCRN in in the menu settings.
162 Self-timer memory photo recording You can record images on “ Memory Stick ” s with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position.
163 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Note The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when: – The self-timer recording is finished.
164 Recor ding an image fr om a tape as a still image – DCR-PC9E only Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a “ Memory Stick ” . Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “ Memory Stick ” .
165 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off , eject a “ Memory Stick ” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.
166 Recording a still image from other equipment Before opration • Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings (p. 134). (The defalt setting is LCD.) • Set A/V t DV OUT in to OFF in the menu settings (p. 134). (The defalt setting is OFF.) ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
167 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Note The “ ” flashes in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert “ Memory Stick “ again, and record distortion-free images.
168 – DCR-PC9E only You can record moving pictures with sound on “ Memory Stick ” s. Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position.
169 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Note Sound is recorded in monaural. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: – Wide mode.
170 Recor ding a picture from a tape as a moving picture – DCR-PC9E only Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a “ Memory Stick. ” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a “ Memory Stick.
171 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Notes • Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to one in 32 kHz when recording images from a tape to “ Memory Stick ” s. • Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tapes.
172 Recording a moving picture from other equipment Before operation • Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (p. 134) (The default setting is LCD.) • Select A/V t DV OUT to OFF in the menu setting (p. 134). (The default setting is OFF.) ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
173 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Note The “ ” flashes in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert “ Memory Stick “ again, and record distortion-free images.
174 Superimposing a still image in a “ Memory Stick ” on a moving pictur e – MEMOR Y MIX – DCR-PC9E only You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “ Memory Stick ” on top of the moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape or a “ Memory Stick ” .
175 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Superimposing a still image in a “ Memory Stick ” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX * The superimposed image using Memory overlap function can be recorded on tapes only.
176 Superimposing a still image in a “ Memory Stick ” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Recording a superimposed image to tape Before operation • Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a “ Memory Stick ” recorded with still images into your camcorder.
177 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Superimposing a still image in a “ Memory Stick ” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Items to adjust M. CHROM The colour (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving picture M.
178 Recording a superimposed image to “ Memory Stick ” as a still image Before operation Insert a recorded “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position.
179 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Items to adjust M. CHROM The colour (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving picture M. LUMI The colour (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving picture C.
180 Notes • You cannot use MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on “ Memory Stick ” s. • When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear. • You cannot reselect the mode.
181 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Copying still images from a tape – Photo save – DCR-PC9E only Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes and record them on a “ Memory Stick ” in sequence.
182 To stop or end copying Press END. To return to FN Press END to return to PAGE1, then press EXIT. When the memory of the “ Memory Stick ” is full “ MEMORY FULL ” appears on the LCD screen, and the copying stops. Press END, insert another “ Memory Stick ” and repeat the procedure from step 2.
183 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” V iewing a still image – Memory photo playback – DCR-PC9E only You can play back still images recorded on a “ Memory Stick ” . You can also play back 6 images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen.
184 To play back recorded images on a TV screen • Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before the operation. • When operating memory photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to have deteriorated.
185 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image.
186 Note When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “ Memory Stick ” .
187 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” – DCR-PC9E only You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “ Memory Stick. ” You can also play back 6 images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen.
188 To play back recorded images on a TV screen • Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/ V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation. • Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be output from the TV speakers.
189 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” – DCR-PC9E only You can view data recorded on the “ Memory Stick ” using your computer. Notes • Data recorded on the “ Memory Stick ” is stored in the following formats.
190 Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camcorder.
191 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Notes • You cannot install the USB driver if a “ Memory Stick ” is not in your camcorder. Be sure to insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder before installing the USB driver.
192 Step 2 Install the USB driver on the CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure listed in “ Installing the USB Driver ” on the page 190. For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users ( 1 ) Turn on the power of your computer and allow the Mac OS to load. ( 2 ) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
193 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Viewing images For Windows users ( 1 ) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load. ( 2 ) Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer.
194 Unplug the USB cable/Eject the “ Memory Stick ” For Windows 2000/Me users To unplug the USB cable or eject the “ Memory Stick ” , follow the procedure below. ( 1 ) Move the cursor to the “ Unplug or Eject Hardware ” icon on the Task Tray and click to cancel the applicable drive.
195 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows.
196 – DCR-PC9E only You can enlarge still images recorded on a “ Memory Stick ” . Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) In the memory playback mode, press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press PB ZOOM. PB ZOOM screen appears.
197 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Note You cannot record images in the “ Memory Stick ” enlarged by the Memory PB ZOOM mode. Record the images on a VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures in the Memory PB ZOOM mode Pictures are not output through the DV jack.
198 – DCR-PC9E only You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
199 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Playing back images continuously – SLIDE SHOW To stop the slide show Press END. To pause during a slide show Press PAUSE. To return to FN Press END to return to PAGE1, then press EXIT.
200 – DCR-PC9E only To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK swich is set to the right (unlock) position.
201 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” – DCR-PC9E only You can delete images stored in a “ Memory Stick ” . You can delete all images or selected images. Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder.
202 Deleting selected images on the index screen Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press INDEX on your camcorder to display the index.
203 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in a “ Memory Stick ” . Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
204 – DCR-PC9E only You can specify the recorded still image to print out by putting marks. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out.
205 “ Memory Stick ” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” If the write-protect tab on the “ Memory Stick ” is set to LOCK You cannot write print marks on still images. Moving pictures You cannot write print marks on moving pictures.
206 If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “ C: ss : ss ” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked.
207 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • If 10 minutes elapse after you set .
208 In the playback mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape (p. 50). • The video head may be dirty. c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 235). • The volume is turned to minimum.
209 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack (p.
210 Types of trouble and their solutions When operating using the “ Memory Stick ” – DCR-PC9E only Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. c Set it to MEMORY (p. 159). • The “ Memory Stick ” is not inserted.
211 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The tape has no cassette memory. c Use a tape with cassette memory (p. 125). • The cassette memory is full. c Erase unnecessary title (p.
212 Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Disconnect the AC power adaptor from a wall socket or remove the battery, then reconnect it in about 1 minute. Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button using a sharp-pointed object.
213 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей C:21:00 English Self-diagnosis display Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are using a battery pack that is not an “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack.
214 English W ar ning indicators and messages 100-0001 Warning indicator as to file (DCR- PC9E only) Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is unreadable. • You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX function on moving picture. C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p.
215 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей Warning messages • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 25). • FOR “ InfoLITHIUM ” Use an “ InfoLIHIUM ” battery pack (p. 23). BATTERY ONLY • CLEANING CASSETTE 3) The video heads are dirty (p.
216 — Поиск и устранение неисправностей — Русский Р азновидности неисправностей и мето ды их у странения Если.
217 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей Возможная причина Вероятная причина и/или метод устранения • П.
218 Разновидности неисправностей и методы их устранения В режиме воспроизведения Возможная причина Вероятная причина и/или метод устранения • Закончилась лента.
219 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей Разновидности неисправностей и методы их устранения В режимах .
220 Разновидности неисправностей и методы их устранения При эксплуатации с “Memory Stick” – Только модель DCR-PC9E Во.
221 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей Прочее Возможная причина Вероятная причина и/или метод устранения • Лента не имеет кассетной памяти.
222 Возможная причина Вероятная причина и/или метод устранения • Команда DISPLAY установлена в положение V-OUT/LCD в установках меню. c Установите ее в положение LCD (стр.
223 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей C:21:00 Русский Индикация само диагностики Пятизначная индикация .
224 C:21:00 100 – 0001 Русский Предупреждающие индикаторы и сообщения 100-0001 Предупреждающий индикатор относительно файла (только модель DCR- PC9E) Медленное мигание: • Файл поврежден.
225 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей Предупреждающие сообщения • CLOCK SET Повторно установите дату и время (стp. 25). • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Используйте батарейный блок “InfoLITHIUM” (стp.
226 — Additional Information — Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax or DV cassette. * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette memory.
227 Additional Information Дополнительная информация When you play back Playing back an NTSC-recorded tape You can play back tapes recorded in the NTSC video system on the LCD screen, if the tape is recorded in the SP mode.
228 When you playback a dual sound track tape When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in a stereo system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p.
229 Additional Information Дополнительная информация About the “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack What is the “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack? The “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pa.
230 Remaining battery time indicator • If the power may go off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct.
231 Additional Information Дополнительная информация The DV (DCR-PC9E) or DV OUT (DCR-PC6E) jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV OUT (DCR-PC6E) or DV IN/OUT (DCR-PC9E) jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.
232 i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK ’ s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined: S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) The baud rate is listed under “ Specifications ” in the instruction manual of each equipment.
233 Additional Information Дополнительная информация Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Your camcorder is a PAL system based camcorder.
234 Maintenance information and pr ecautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly.
235 Additional Information Дополнительная информация Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video head. The video head may be dirty when: – mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.
236 Removing dust from inside the viewfinder ( 1 ) Pull out the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow 1 . Remove the two screws in the direction of the arrow 2 with a screwdriver (optional). Remove the eyecup in the direction of the arrow 3 . ( 2 ) Remove dust from inside the eyecup and viewfinder with a commercially available blower.
237 Additional Information Дополнительная информация Charging the built-in rechargeable battery: • Connect your camcorder to the mains using the AC adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.
238 Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
239 Additional Information Дополнительная информация Camcorder care • Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR (DCR- PC9E)/PLAYER (DCR-PC6E) sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time.
240 About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instance: – When there are fingerprints on the lens surface – In hot or humid locations – When the lens is used in environments such as the seaside • Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.
241 Additional Information Дополнительная информация Notes on dry batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following: • Be sure to insert the batteries with the + – polarities matched to the + – marks.
242 English Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, .
243 Additional Information Дополнительная информация Battery pack NP-FM30 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh (700 mAh) Operating temperature 0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F) Dimensions (approx.
244 Русский Т е хнические х арактеристики Видеокамера Система Система видеозаписи 2 вращающиеся головки Систе.
245 Additional Information Дополнительная информация Сетевой адаптер питания переменного тока AC-L10 Требования к питанию .
246 7 8 9 6 1 3 4 2 5 q; qa — Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and contr ols 1 Lens cap (p. 30) 2 LCD screen/Touch panel (p. 28, 151) 3 OPEN button (p. 30) 4 CHARGE lamp (p. 19) 5 Battery/Battery terminal cover (p. 18) 6 Eyecup 7 Viewfinder (p.
247 Quick Reference Оперативный справочник qs MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack qd A/V jack (DCR-PC9E) /A/V OUT jack (DCR- PC6E) qf (LANC) jack LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment.
248 Identifying the parts and controls qk Focus ring (p. 76) ql Lens w; Infrared rays emmitter (p. 41) wa Remote sensor ws Camera recording lamp (p. 30) wd Accessory shoe wf Microphone wg DV jack (DCR-PC9E) /DV OUT jack (DCR-PC6E) (p. 99) The DV jack (DCR-PC9E)/DV OUT jack (DCR-PC6E) is i.
249 Quick Reference Оперативный справочник wk NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 41) wl SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 41) e; BACK LIGHT button (p. 40) ea Speaker es i (headphones) jack When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent.
250 el “ Memory Stick ” slot (p. 150) (DCR-PC9E only) r; Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 36) ra Cassette lid (p. 27) rs MEMORY EJECT lever (p. 150) (DCR-PC9E only) rd OPEN/ Z EJECT lever (p. 27) rf Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.
251 Quick Reference Оперативный справочник Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 PHOTO button (p. 55, 159) 2 DISPLAY button (p.
252 To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to the + – marks inside the battery compartment. Notes on the Remote Commander • Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting.
253 Quick Reference Оперативный справочник 120 m i n S T B Y 0 : 12 : 34 – + 12 m i n ST I L L ZE R O SET 16 : 9 W I D E M E M O R Y NEG . AR T END SEAR CH AUTO 5 0 AWB D V I N F11 9db 16 B I T 100 – 0001 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 0 qa qs w; ql qk qj qh qd ws wf wg wd wa 7 8 wh qf qg Operation indicators 1 Cassette memory indicator (p.
254 qf Self-timer indicator (p. 43, 162) qg STBY/REC indicator (p. 30) /Video control mode indicator (p. 50) /Picture size indicator (DCR-PC9E only) (p. 156) /Image quality mode indicator (DCR-PC9E only) (p. 154) qh NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 41) qj Warning indicators (p.
255 Quick Reference Оперативный справочник English Index A, B AC power adaptor ..................... 19 Adjusting viewfinder ................ 36 Audio dubbing ......................... 121 AUDIO MIX ............................. 136 AUDIO MODE .
256 Русский Алф авитный указатель А, Б, В, Г Аудиоперезапись ................ 121 Баланс белого ....................... 71 Батарейный блок .................. 18 Батарейный блок “InfoLITHIUM” .
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