Sony DCR-PC1E User Manual

3-864-275-52 (1)©1998 by Sony CorporationDCR-PC1EDigital VideoCamera RecorderOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual

10About NP-F10The battery life will be shorter when you carryout recording in a cold place or with the LCDpanel open. We recommend that you use theNP-

100Moisture condensationIf the camcorder is brought directly from a coldplace to a warm place, moisture may condenseinside the camcorder, on the surfa

101Additional information Дополнительная информацияVideo head cleaningTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures,clean the video heads.The video he

102Removing dust from inside theviewfinder(1)Pull out the viewfinder 1.Remove the screw 2 with a screwdriver (notsupplied).While pressing the right si

103Additional information Дополнительная информацияOn handling tapes•Do not insert anything in the small holes on thecassette.•Do not open the tape pr

104•Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contactwith the metal parts of the connecting plate. Ifthis happens, a short may occur and the unitmay b

105Additional information Дополнительная информацияEach country or area has its own electric and TVcolour systems. Before using your camcorderabroad,

106EnglishTrouble checkIf you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.Should the difficulty pers

107Additional information Дополнительная информацияOperationSymptomThe tape does not move when a tapetransport button is pressed.No sound or only a lo

108OperationSymptomThe title search function does not work. indicator does not appear when usinga tape with cassette memory.The Date Search, Title Sea

109Additional information Дополнительная информацияPictureSymptomThe picture appears a little later on theLCD screen or in the viewfinder when youset

11Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатацииVTRCAMERAOFFPOWERInstalling the battery pack(1)Set the POWER switch to OFF to preventmisoperation of the ca

110When the CHARGE lamp flashesCheck through the following chart.Remove the battery pack from the ACpower adaptor. Then install the samebattery pack

111Additional information Дополнительная информацияCause and/or corrective actions• Moisture condensation has occurred.m Remove the cassette and leave

112Если у Вас возникла какая-либо проблема при использовании видеокамеры, воспользуйтесьследующей таблицей для отыскания и устранения проблемы.Если тр

113Additional information Дополнительная информацияПроверка неисправностейРаботаПризнакЛента не перемещается при нажатии кнопкиперемещения ленты.Нет з

114РаботаПризнакФункция отображения дыты записи, поискадаты не работает.Функция поиска титра не работает.Индикатор не появляется прииспользовании ле

115Additional information Дополнительная информацияИзображениеПризнакНезнакомое изображение появляется наэкаране ЖКД или в видоискателе.Изображение п

116Проверка неисправностейСнимите батарейный блок ссетевого адаптера перем. тока.Затем снова установите тот жесамый батарейный блок.Если лампочка CHAR

117Additional information Дополнительная информацияC : 21: 00Причина и/или действия по исправлению• Произошла конденсация влаги.m Выньте кассету и ост

118Video camerarecorderSystemVideo recording systemTwo rotary heads, Helical scanningsystemAudio recording systemRotary heads, PCM systemQuantization:

119Additional information Дополнительная информацияВидеокамераСистемаСистема видеозаписиДве вращающиеся головки,система наклонной механическойразвертк

12Inserting a cassetteYou can use mini DV cassette with logo*only.Make sure that the power source is installed.(1)Slide 6 OPEN/EJECT in the directio

120234567189!º!¡!™!£!¢!∞Identifying the parts1 Lens cap (p. 14)2 LCD screen (p. 20)3 Power lamp (p. 14, 26)4 Speaker5 OPEN button (p. 20)6 FADER butto

121Additional information Дополнительная информацияIdentifying the parts!§ PHOTO button (p. 39)!¶ START/STOP MODE swtich (p. 19)!• Viewfinder lens adj

122Identifying the parts@™ END SEARCH button (p. 25, 30)@£ EDIT SEARCH buttons (p. 25)@¢ LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 20, 26)@∞ VOLUME buttons (p. 26)@§ DIS

123Additional information Дополнительная информацияIdentifying the parts#™ FOCUS button (p. 60)#£ Cassette compartment (p. 12)#¢ RESET button (p. 109)

124Identifying the partsОпознавание частей$¡ DV IN/OUT jack (p. 82) This “i.LINK” mark is a trademark of SonyCorporation and indicates that this produ

125Additional information Дополнительная информацияRemote CommanderThe buttons that have the same name on theRemote Commander as on the camcorderfunct

126To prepare the Remote CommanderTo use the Remote Commander, you must inserttwo R6 (size AA) batteries. Use the supplied R6(size AA) batteries.(1)R

127Additional information Дополнительная информацияNotes on the Remote Commander•Keep the remote sensor away from strong lightsources such as direct s

128Operation indicators1 Recording mode indicator (p. 15)/Mirrormode indicator (p. 21)2 Cassette Memory indicator (p. 5)3 Remaining battery indicator

129Additional information Дополнительная информация!£ Time code indicator (p. 16)/Self-diagnosisindicator (p. 111)/Photo mode indicator(p. 39)/5SEC mo

13Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатацииПримечания• Не вставляйте кассету силой в кассетныйотсек. Такое действие может повредитьвидеокамеру.• Когда

130If indicators flash or warning messages appearon the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check thefollowing:: you can hear the melody or beep soundwhe

131Additional information Дополнительная информация4 No tape has been inserted.5 The tab on the tape is out (red).6 Moisture condensation has occurred

IndexA, BAdjusting viewfinder ... 15ANTI GROUND SHOOTING .19Audio dubbing...87Audio mode...

14Make sure that the power source is installed anda cassette is inserted and that the START/STOPMODE switch (p. 19) is set to . Before yourecord one-

15Basic operations Основные операцииCamera recordingTo stop recording momentarily [a]Press START/STOP. The “STBY” indicatorappears in the viewfinder (

16Note on Recording modeThis camcorder records and plays back in SP(standard play) mode and in LP (long play)mode. Select SP or LP in the menu system.

17Basic operations Основные операцииCamera recordingNote on the beep soundThe beep sounds when you operate thecamcorder. Several beeps also sound as a

18When you shoot a subject using a telephotozoomIf you cannot get a sharp focus while in extremetelephoto zoom, move the power zoom lever tothe “W” si

19Basic operations Основные операцииCamera recordingSelecting the start/stop modeYour camcorder has two modes besides normalstart/stop mode. These mod

2EnglishWelcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this SonyHandycam Vision camcorder. With yourHandycam Vision you can capture life’s preciousmomen

20To extend the recording time in 5SECmodePress START/STOP again before all the dotsdisappear. Recording continues for about 5seconds from the moment

21Basic operations Основные операцииNotes on the LCD panel•When closing the LCD panel, turn it verticallyuntil it clicks [a].•When turning the LCD pan

22Camera recordingNotes on mirror mode•When you turn the LCD panel 180 degrees, thecamcorder enters mirror mode.•Using the mirror mode, you can record

23Basic operations Основные операцииHints for bettershootingFor hand-held shots, you will get better resultsby holding the camcorder according to thef

24Hints for better shooting[d][e]Располагайте видеокамеру на плоскойповерхности или используйте треногуПостарайтесь расположить видеокамерусверху на с

25Basic operations Основные операцииUsing EDIT SEARCH, you can review the lastrecorded scene or check the recorded picture onthe LCD screen.(1)Press O

26You can monitor the playback picture on theLCD screen or in the viewfinder.(1)Insert the recorded tape with the windowfacing out.(2)Press OPEN and o

27Basic operations Основные операцииPlaying back a tapeTo display the LCD screen indicatorsPress DISPLAY. (p. 122)To erase the indicators, press again

28To monitor the high-speed picturewhile advancing the tape orrewinding (skip scan)Keep pressing 0 while rewinding or ) whileadvancing the tape. To re

29Basic operations Основные операцииNotes on playback•The sound is muted in the various playbackmodes.•During playback other than normal playback,the

3Before you begin Перед началом эксплуатацииEnglishTable of contentsDCR-PC1E(E)Table of contents 3Before you begin 5Using this manual...

30Searching for the endof the pictureYou can go to the end of the recorded portionafter you record and play back the tape. The tapestarts rewinding or

31Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции43You can choose any of the following powersources for your camcorder: battery pack andmains. Choose

32To remove the connecting plateThe connecting plate is removed in the same wayas the battery pack.WARNINGThe mains lead must only be changed at aqual

33Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииYou can change the mode settings in the menusystem to further enjoy the features andfunctions of the

34Note on mirror modeWhile recording in mirror mode, the menu doesnot appear on the LCD screen or in theviewfinder.Note on changing the mode settingsM

35Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииChanging the mode settings Изменение установок режимовÒ REMAIN <rAUTO/ON>•Select AUTO when you

36Items for CAMERA mode only PROGRAM AE*Select this item to use the PROGRAM AEfunction. See page 57 for details. WHT BAL* <rAUTO/HOLD/OUTDOOR/INDO

37Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции CLOCK SETSelect this item to reset the date or time.See page 92 for details. DEMO MODE <rSTBY/ON

38Items for VTR mode only HiFi SOUND* <rSTEREO/1/2>•Select STEREO to play back stereo sound ormain and sub sound (for dual sound).•Select 1 to p

39Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииYou can record a still picture like a photographfor about seven seconds. This mode is usefulwhen you

4РусскийОглавлениеDCR-PC1E(R)Оглавление 4Перед началом эксплуатации 5Использование данного руководства ... 5Проверка прилагаемых принадл

40When shooting in the darkInstall the video flash (not supplied) to theaccessory shoe. If the exposure is in manualmode, we recomend you to set it to

41Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииLINE INVIDEO S VIDEOAUDIO VIDEO OUT/2Photo recordingPrinting the still pictureYou can print a still

42Selecting the fader functionYou can fade in or out to give your recording aprofessional appearance.When the picture fades in, the sound graduallyinc

43Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииUsing the fader functionWhen fading in [a](1)While the camcorder is in Standby mode,press FADER unti

44Для отмены функции введения/выведения изображенияПеред нажатием START/STOP нажимайтеFADER до тех пор, пока индикатор неисчезнет.Примечания к функции

45Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииYou can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch onthe 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 WIDE).The picture with b

46[e][a] [b][f][c] [d]Selecting picture effectThe Picture Effect function allows you to makepictures like those on television. You can also seepicture

47Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции231STILLSTILLDIGITALEFFECTSuperimposing a stillpicture on a moving pictureUsing the still function,

48Recording stillpictures successivelyUsing the flash motion function, you can recordstill pictures successively at constant intervals.The sound is re

49Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииTo cancel the flash motion functionPress DIGITAL EFFECT.Notes on the flash motion function•You canno

5Before you begin Перед началом эксплуатацииAs you read through this manual, buttons andsettings on the camcorder are shown in capitalletters.e.g., Se

50(1)While the camcorder is in Standby mode orrecording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT andturn the control dial until the LUMI. indicatorflashes.(2)Press

51Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииUsing the trail function, you can record thepicture which leaves an incidental image, such asa trail

52If you want to record a dark picture morebrightly, or make the movement of the subjectseem lively, set the shutter speed to 1/25, 1/12,1/6 or 1/3 (s

53Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииAdding an old movie typeatmosphere to picturesUsing the old movie function, you can record thepictur

54Shooting withbacklightingСъемка с заднейподсветкойWhen you shoot a subject with the light sourcebehind the subject or a subject with a lightbackgrou

55Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииWhen to adjust the exposureAdjust the exposure manually under thefollowing cases.[a]•The backlightin

56White balance adjustment makes white subjectslook white and allows more natural colourbalance for camera recording. Normally whitebalance is automa

57Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииYou can select from seven PROGRAM AE (AutoExposure) modes to suit your shooting situation.When you u

58Using the PROGRAM AEfunctionSelect the desired PROGRAM AE mode in themenu system (P. 33).To return to automatic adjustmentmodeSelect AUTO in the men

59Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииFocusing manuallyWhen to use manual focusIn the following cases you should obtain betterresults by a

6Precautions on camcorder care•The LCD screen and/or the colour viewfinderare manufactured using high-precisiontechnology. However, there may be somet

60Focusing manuallyWhen focusing manually, first focus in telephotobefore recording, and then reset the shot length.(1)Press FOCUS lightly. The f indi

61Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииIf you use a tape with cassette memory, you cansuperimpose the titles while recording or afterrecord

62Superimposing titles(1)Press TITLE to display the titles on the LCDscreen.(2)Turn the control dial to select , then pressthe control dial.(3)Turn t

63Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииWhile you are playing back, pausing,or recordingAfter step 7, the “TITLE SAVE” indicator appearson t

64Superimposing a titleNotes on titles•You cannot superimpose a title to a blankportion of the tape.•The titles you superimposed are displayed byonly

65Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииErasing a title(1)Press MENU to display the menu on the LCDscreen.(2)Turn the control dial to select

66If you use a tape with cassette memory, you canmake two titles of up to 20 characters and store itin memory.(1)Press TITLE to display the titles on

67Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииTo erase a characterIn step 4, turn the control dial to select [M] thenpress the control dial. The l

68If you use a tape with cassette memory, you canlabel a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10characters and is stored in cassette memory.When

69Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииTo erase a characterIn step 5 turn the control dial to select [M], thenpress control dial. The last

7Before you begin Перед началом эксплуатацииПроверьте, что следующие принадлежностиприлагаются к Вашей видеокамере.1 Беспроводный пульт дистанционного

70AUDIOVIDEOINVCRTVS-VIDEO[b][a]S VIDEO OUTAUDIO VIDEO OUT/2Connecting directly to a VCR/TVwith Audio/Video input jacksOpen the jack cover and connect

71Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииEnjoying digital effectduring playbackDuring playback, you can process a scene usingthe digital effe

72You can search for the boundaries of recordeddate - Date Search function. To search for thebeginning of the specific date and play back fromthe poi

73Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииSearching the boundaries ofrecorded tape with date – datesearchПоиск границ на записаннойленте с пом

74To stop searchingPress p.Для остановки поискаНажмите кнопку p.Searching for the date withoutusing cassette memoryYou can use this function whether t

75Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииYou can search for the boundaries of recordedtape with title – Title search function. If you usea t

76To stop searchingPress p.Notes•You cannot superimpose or search a title, if youuse a cassette tape without cassette memory.•The camcorder may not se

77Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииSearching for a photo – photosearch/photo scanSearching for a photo by usingcassette memoryYou can u

78CM SETCM SEARCHTITLEERASETITLE DISPTAPE TITLEERASE ALL[MENU] : ENDCM SETCM SEARCHTITLEERASETITLE DISPTAPE TITLEERASE ALL[MENU] : ENDOFF3=+PHOT

79Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииF1. 7 9dB1SEARCHMODEPHOTO 00SCAN=+2Scanning photoYou can use this function whether the t

81Before using your camcorder, you first need tocharge and install the battery pack. To chargethe battery pack, use the supplied AC poweradaptor.This

80Using the Remote Commander, you can easily goback to the desired point on a tape afterplayback.(1)During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORYat the point

81Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииYou can display recording data (date/time orvarious settings when recorded) on the LCDscreen or in t

82You can create your own video programme byediting with any other DV, mini DV,h 8 mm, H Hi8, j VHS, k S-VHS, VHSC, K S-VHSC or l Betamax VCR tha

83Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииVCRTVS VIDEO OUTAUDIO VIDEO OUT/2[b][a]AUDIOVIDEOINS-VIDEONotes on editing when using the DVconnecti

84Edición en otra cintaNotes on editing when using the A/Vconnecting cable•Press DATA CODE, SEARCH MODE, orDISPLAY to turn off the display indicators.

85Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииReplacing recordingon a tape – inserteditingYou can insert a new scene from a VCR ontoyour originall

86LINE OUTYou can record an audio sound to add to theoriginal sound on a tape by connecting audioequipment or a microphone. If you connect theaudio eq

87Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииNotes on audio dubbing•A new sound cannot be recorded on a tapealready recorded in the 16BIT mode (3

88To play back the new recorded soundAdjust the balance between the original sound(ST1) and the new sound (ST2) by selectingAUDIO MIX in the menu syst

89Additional information Дополнительная информацияSelecting cassette typesYou can use the mini DV cassette only.You cannot use any other DV, h 8 m

9Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатацииCharging timeBattery pack Charging time *NP-F10 (supplied) 145 (85)NP-F20 220 (160)NP-F30 295 (235)The time

90When you play backCopyright signalWhen playing backUsing any other video camera recorder, youcannot record on a tape that has recorded acopyright co

91Additional information Дополнительная информацияNotes on the mini DV cassetteTo prevent accidental erasureSlide out the protect tab on the cassette

92The date and time are set at the factory. Set thetime according to the local time in your country.(1)Press MENU to display the menu on the LCDscree

93Additional information Дополнительная информацияResetting the date and timeУстановка даты и времени1998 1999 2029... 2000 ...1998 1999 2029... 2000

94Simple setting of clockby time differenceYou can easily set the clock for a local time by atime difference in the menu system.(1)Press MENU to displ

95Additional information Дополнительная информацияThis section shows you how you can get the mostout of your battery pack.Preparing the battery packAl

96Notes on the rechargeablebattery packCautionNever leave the battery pack in temperaturesabove 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in thesun or und

97Additional information Дополнительная информацияNotes on the “InfoLITHIUM”Battery PackWhat is the “InfoLITHIUM” batterypackThe “InfoLITHIUM” battery

98Tips for using the battery packTo obtain more accurate remainingbattery indicationSet the camcorder to recording standby modeand point towards a sta

99Additional information Дополнительная информацияNotes on chargingA brand-new battery packA brand-new battery pack is not charged. Beforeusing the b