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- Page 1 Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-PC106E/PC107E © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-089-179-11(1)
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Page 2: Read This First
Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder. - Page 3 • Be careful not to press buttons beside the LCD screen accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack...
- Page 4 Handycam Station. • You may not be able to attach your camcorder to the Handycam Station when the jack cover is opened or when the Strap Belt is in the unit and the Handycam Station.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Read this first ... 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ... 8 Recording/Playing back with ease ... 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items... 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack... 12 Using an outside power source ... 15 Step 3: Turning the power on... - Page 6 Recording a picture using various effects ... 32 Fading in and out of a scene – FADER ... 32 Searching for the starting point ... 33 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH ... 33 Searching manually –...
- Page 7 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape ...70 Creating DVDs or VCDs ...72 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...73 Warning indicators and messages ...79 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...83 Usable cassette tapes ...83 (VCR About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...85 About i.LINK ...86 Maintenance and precautions ...87...
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Page 8: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Recording movies Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 12. Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery terminal cover. BATT (battery release) lever Insert a cassette into the camcorder. -
Page 9: Start Recording While Checking The Subject On The Lcd Screen
Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 18. Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. Open the LCD panel. While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to light up... -
Page 10: Recording/Playing Back With Ease
Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (a) and the screen font size increases (b) during Easy Handycam operation. -
Page 11: Getting Started
A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FF51 (1) The silver-colored model of the battery pack NP-FF51 is sold only with the camcorder. Battery terminal cover (1) Attached to the camcorder. CD-ROM “SPVD-012 USB Driver” (1) Cleaning cloth (1) -
Page 12: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack
BATT (battery release) lever Getting started Attach the battery pack with its terminal side facing your camcorder as shown in the following illustration and press down the battery pack until it clicks. With the v mark on the DC plug... - Page 13 With the v mark on the DC plug facing front, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder as shown in the illustration. After charging the battery The CHARGE lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged.
- Page 14 To check the remaining battery – Battery Info DISPLAY/BATT INFO You can check the battery’s current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the power is turned off. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Open the LCD panel.
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Page 15: Using An Outside Power Source
• The power will not be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even if its mains lead is disconnected from the wall socket. -
Page 16: Step 3: Turning The Power On
You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play. When using this camcorder for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (p. 18). POWER switch LENS COVER switch Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. -
Page 17: Step 4: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder
• If you are using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD B.L.] on the • When you use your camcorder in bright conditions, set LCD BACKLIGHT to turn off the backlight for the LCD panel. -
Page 18: Step 5: Setting The Date And Time
Note • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable button-type battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. - Page 19 Touch to display PAGE1. 60min 0:00:00 PAGE1 PAGE2 SPOT FOCUS SPOT FOCUS B AL METER MENU FADER EXPO– SURE Touch MENU. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL AUTO SHTR EXEC RET. Select (SETUP MENU) with , then touch EXEC. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET --:--:--...
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Page 20: Step 6: Inserting A Cassette Tape
For details on these cassettes (such as write- protection), see page 83. b Note • Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT the direction of the arrow and open the lid. -
Page 21: Step 7: Setting The Screen Language
ENG [ SIMP ] ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS EXEC RET. Select the desired language with , then touch EXEC. Touch z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (Simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Getting started... -
Page 22: Recording
OFF (CHG). • In the default setting, when you do not operate the camcorder for more than about 5 minutes, the power will automatically turn off to prevent battery loss ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 60). To restart recording, slide... -
Page 23: Recording For A Longer Time
POWER switch until the CAMERA lamp lights up, and then press REC START/STOP. z Tips • If you do not use your camcorder for a long time, remove the cassette and store it. • You can also record movies by pressing REC START/STOP beside the LCD screen. -
Page 24: Using The Self-Timer
Extend the viewfinder. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject. A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded. Using the self-timer With the self-timer, you can start recording after a delay of about 10 seconds. -
Page 25: Recording Still Images - Tape Photo Recording
Recording still images – Tape photo recording You can record still images. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 11 - p. 21). PHOTO POWER switch Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. Open the LCD panel. Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA lamp lights up. -
Page 26: Recording With Ease - Easy Handycam
• You cannot switch from/to Easy Handycam operation during recording. • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are not available: –... -
Page 27: Adjusting The Exposure
Adjusting the exposure The exposure is adjusted automatically in the default setting. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects When your subject has its back to the sun or other light, you can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from becoming shadowed. -
Page 28: Adjusting The White Balance Manually
NightShot plus function. • The setting returns to [ disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. • Do not shake or strike the camcorder while flashes quickly. • When flashes slowly, the white balance is not set or was not able to be set. -
Page 29: Adjusting The Exposure Manually
Adjusting the exposure manually You can fix the brightness of a picture at the best exposure. When recording indoors on a clear day, for instance, you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by manually fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room. -
Page 30: Recording In Dark Places - Nightshot Plus
Recording in dark places – NightShot plus You can record subjects in dark places (such as when capturing the face of your baby sleeping) with this function. Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. and ”NIGHTSHOT PLUS” appear. To cancel NightShot plus, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF. -
Page 31: Adjusting The Focus
Adjusting the focus The focus is adjusted automatically in the default setting. Adjusting the focus for an off- center subject – SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located in the center of the screen. -
Page 32: Recording A Picture Using Various Effects
Touch [MANUAL]. appears. Touch to adjust the focus. : To focus on close subjects. : To focus on distant subjects. changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any further. changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer. 60min STBY 0:00:00... -
Page 33: Searching For The Starting Point
Touch to display [PAGE1]. Touch [END SCH]. The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. ,continued Recording... -
Page 34: Searching Manually - Edit Search
(CAMERA SET), then select [EDITSEARCH] with , then touch [EXEC]. Select [ON], then touch [EXEC]. Touch Touch once. The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to the standby mode. -
Page 35: Playback
Playback Viewing pictures recorded on a tape Make sure you have a recorded tape inserted into your camcorder. When you want to play back recordings on your TV, see page 40. You can control playback using the Remote Commander. POWER switch z Tip •... -
Page 36: Playing Back In Various Modes
Indicators displayed during playback 60min 0:00:00:15 60min A Remaining battery time B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) E Function button F Video operation buttons Playing back in various modes To fast forward or rewind during playback –... -
Page 37: Playing Back With Ease - Easy Handycam
Remote Commander. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. Playback... -
Page 38: Various Playback Functions
Various playback functions You can display the recorded date and camera setting data. DISPLAY/BATT INFO Displaying the screen indicators You can choose to display the time code, tape counter, and other information on the screen. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The indicators appear/disappear as you press the button. - Page 39 If you record the picture without setting the clock, [-- -- ----] and [--:--:--] will appear. 60min 0:00:00:00 AUTO F1. 7 A SteadyShot off B Exposure C White balance D Gain E Shutter speed F Aperture value Playback...
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Page 40: Playing The Picture On A Tv
S video plug alone. When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. -
Page 41: Locating A Scene On A Tape For Playback
Locating a scene on a tape for playback Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory mREW PLAY STOP DISPLAY ZERO SET MEMORY During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later on. -
Page 42: Searching For A Scene By Date Of Recording - Date Search
Press STOP on the Remote Commander. b Notes • If one day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • Date search will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. -
Page 43: Playing Back Still Images In Sequence - Photo Scan
When your cassette has Cassette Memory, you can select the recorded date. When your cassette does not have Cassette Memory, your camcorder selects the still image before and behind the current point of the tape. Playback of the photo starts automatically at the selected scene. -
Page 44: Customizing Your Camcorder
COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP Select the desired item with , then touch [EXEC]. The available menu items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The unavailable items will not be displayed. POWER switch OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP A.SHUT OFF... -
Page 45: Using The (Manual Set) Menu
( LANDSCAPE** (landscape) ( * Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. -
Page 46: Flash Mode
**Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects. Note • When you set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON, [PROGRAM AE] does not work. (The indicator flashes.) P EFFECT You can add special effects (such as films) to a picture before or after recording. - Page 47 HIGH GNORMAL Note • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. AUTO SHTR To make the flash (optional) level higher than normal. To use the normal setting. To make the flash (optional) level lower than normal.
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Page 48: Using The (Camera Set) Menu
You can record a 16:9 wide picture on the tape to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV ([16:9WIDE] mode). With this function [ON], your camcorder offers even wider angles when you move the power zoom lever to the “W” side than recording in [OFF]. - Page 49 Select to display / – and + on the LCD screen, and use the EDITSEARCH function and Rec review (p. 34). Select to use the NightShot Light (p. 30). Select to disable the NightShot Light (p. 30). Customizing Your Camcorder...
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Page 50: Mix
GSTEREO Notes • You can play back a dual sound track cassette on this camcorder. However, you cannot record a dual sound track on this camcorder. • The setting returns to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. -
Page 51: Using The (Lcd/Vf Set) Menu
GBRT NORMAL BRIGHT Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], the battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. -
Page 52: Using The (Cm Set) Menu
(p. 44). TITLE Any titles you have superimposed using this camcorder can only be viewed on a video cassette device with the index titler function. If you superimpose a title, you will be able to search for it using Title search. You can superimpose up to about 20 titles (about 5 letters per title) on a cassette with Cassette Memory. - Page 53 • When you are using your camcorder on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off as the default setting. If you may take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters, set [A.SHUT OFF] on the...
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Page 54: Tape Title
Tips • To erase the label you have created, touch touch • To change the label you have created, insert the cassette into your camcorder and go through the procedure from step 1. ERASE ALL You can delete all data such as date, title, cassette label, and photo data saved in the Cassette Memory at one time. -
Page 55: Using The (Tape Set) Menu - Rec Mode/Frame Rec/ Int.rec, Etc
Select to record in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette. Select to increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). The use of Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette is recommended to get the most out of your camcorder. - Page 56 You can record pictures on the tape at a selected interval. You can achieve excellent recordings of flowers blooming, etc. with this function. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. a. [REC TIME] b.
- Page 57 Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to record clear pictures even if the light changes (p. 31). • You can silence the beeps during recording (p. 60). Customizing Your Camcorder...
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Page 58: Using The (Setup Menu) Menu - Clock Set/Usb Stream/ Language, Etc
You can set the date and time (p. 18). USB STREAM You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on the screen of your camcorder on your computer (USB Streaming). For details, refer to the “Computer Applications Guide.”... - Page 59 – When a mode other than CAMERA is selected. • If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to [5min] when the camcorder is used on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 60). Customizing Your Camcorder...
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Page 60: Using The (Others) Menu
NORMAL A.SHUT OFF G5min NEVER Note • When you connect your camcorder to the wall socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. COMMANDER Customizing Your Camcorder The default settings are marked with G. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. -
Page 61: Rec Lamp
Note • The setting returns to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. DISPLAY GLCD V-OUT/LCD REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT Select to make programs and dubbing the selected scenes to a tape on a VCR (p. -
Page 62: Dubbing/Editing
Connect your camcorder via the Handycam Station or the A/V OUT jack of your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the following illustration. Connecting with an i.LINK cable DV Interface*2 i.LINK cable (optional) -
Page 63: Dubbing To Another Tape
When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. b Notes • When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via DV Interface, you cannot record the title, indicators, information for the Cassette Memory. • When dubbing using the A/V connecting cable, press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to hide indicators such as time code (p. -
Page 64: Recording Pictures From A Vcr (Dcr-Pc107E)
VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes. • The operating signal for Digital program editing cannot be transferred via the LANC jack. • When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via DV Interface, you cannot record the title, indicators, information for the Cassette Memory. - Page 65 Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for details on operation. Point the infrared ray emitter of your camcorder towards the remote sensor on your VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in.) away, with no obstructions. , then Insert a cassette into your VCR, and set the VCR to recording pause.
- Page 66 When recording fails to start, select another [IR SETUP] code and try again. [IR SETUP] code list The following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded on your camcorder by default. (It is set at “3” as the default setting.) Manufacturing [IR SETUP] code...
- Page 67 You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR to avoid not recording the starting scene. Remove the cassette from your camcorder. Prepare a pen and paper to take notes. Set the VCR to recording pause mode. Skip this step if you have selected i.LINK in step 9 (p.
- Page 68 TOTAL 0:00:13:00 SCENE Repeat steps 5 to 8 and create programs. Set your VCR to recording pause. Skip this step if your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable. Touch [START]. V I DEO ED I T START ENGAGE REC PAUSE CAN–...
- Page 69 To save a program without using it to record Touch [ END] in step 9. The program is stored in memory until the cassette is ejected. To erase programs Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Recording the selected scenes as programs” (p. 67), then touch [UNDO].
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Page 70: Dubbing Sound To A Recorded Tape
• When you use an external microphone (optional) to record additional audio, you can check the picture and the sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV using the A/V connecting cable. However, the sound you have recorded afterwards is not output from the speaker. - Page 71 Note • You can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on your camcorder. The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on other camcorders (including other DCR-PC106E/ PC107E camcorders).
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Page 72: Creating Dvds Or Vcds
Creating DVDs or VCDs When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape to a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”). And, when your camcorder is connected to a personal... -
Page 73: Troubleshooting
If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 12) (OTHERS) menu to [ON]. (p. 60) ,continued... -
Page 74: Cassette Tapes
(battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly. (p. 12) cRemove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again. (p. 12) cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 12) • Moisture condensation is starting in your camcorder. (p. 88) cClean the gold-plated connector of the cassette. - Page 75 LCD panel. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open. (p. 17) • This occurs when your camcorder is turned off forcibly by removing the battery pack, disconnecting the DC plug from your camcorder or the Handycam Station, or the like while turning on the power.
- Page 76 Symptom The SteadyShot function does not function. Auto focus does not function. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark. A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject. The color of the picture is not correctly displayed.
- Page 77 • The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder. This is not a malfunction. (p. 83) Cause and/or Corrective Actions cMake sure your camcorder is connected correctly to the input jack of the other device via the A/V connecting cable. cSet [DISPLAY] to [LCD] in the •...
- Page 78 VCR correctly, then check the connection between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 62) cWhen your camcorder is connected to a DV device that is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step 9 of “Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation”...
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Page 79: Warning Indicators And Messages
Cause and/or Corrective Actions Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04:ss cA battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is being used. - Page 80 Indication Z (Eject cassette warning)* (Warning indicator pertaining to the external flash) * You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen. Troubleshooting Cause and/or Corrective Actions Slow flashing: • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 84). Fast flashing: •...
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Page 81: Warning Messages
Warning messages If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details. Subjects Indications Battery Use the ”InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Battery level is low. Old battery. Use a new one. Z Re-attach the power source. Moisture % Z Moisture condensation. - Page 82 A/V connecting cables from either your camcorder or the Handycam Station. • When the A/V connecting cable is connected only to your camcorder, your camcorder is not attached to the Handycam Station correctly. cAttach the Handycam Station correctly.
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Page 83: Additional Information
Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/ regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback... - Page 84 16k bits. Copyright signal When you play back If the cassette you play back on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it to a tape in another video camera connected to your camcorder.
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Page 85: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots. – Use a large capacity battery pack: NP- FF70/FF71 (optional). -
Page 86: About I.link
Tips • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. -
Page 87: Maintenance And Precautions
Interface, see page 62, 63. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible device made by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as well as to video device. Before connecting this unit to your computer,... - Page 88 • If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). – Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture or the screen is displayed in blue.
- Page 89 LCD screen • Do not add excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
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Page 90: Specification
Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours. Removing dust from inside the viewfinder Remove the eyecup. 1 Pull out the viewfinder. - Page 91 Minimum illumination 5 lx (lux) (F 1.7) 0 lx (lux) (during the NightShot plus function)* * Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting. Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output AV MINI JACK Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced, sync negative Audio signal: 327 mV (at output impedance more than 47 kΩ...
- Page 92 45 g (1.6 oz) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Type Lithium ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Types of differences DCR-PC 106E DV Interface Additional Information 107E IN/OUT...
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Page 93: Quick Reference
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder A LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 2, 17) B LCD BACKLIGHT button* (p. 17) C REC START/STOP button (p. 22) D Battery pack/Battery terminal cover (p. 12) E BATT (battery release) lever (p. 13) F Eyecup (p. - Page 94 (LANC) jack (blue) LANC control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video device and peripherals connected to it. B Jack cover C A/V OUT jack (yellow) (p. 62) D Belt lock release lever E PHOTO button (p. 25) F Speaker G MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (red) (p.
- Page 95 Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality as fine as a Carl Zeiss lens.
- Page 96 E Cassette lid (p. 20) F Interface connector Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap This is useful for carrying your camcorder. Slide and hold the belt lock release lever in the direction of the arrow (a), then move the Strap Belt attachment in the direction of the arrow (b).
- Page 97 To attach the Strap Belt Insert the Strap Belt attachment to your camcorder and move it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks and is locked. b Note • The Strap Belt may detach accidentally if not attached properly.
- Page 98 Handycam Station A Interface connector (USB) ON/OFF switch Set the (USB) ON/OFF switch to ON while using the USB connection. C A/V OUT jack (p. 62) D S VIDEO OUT jack E DC IN jack (p. 12) F For DCR-PC106E: DV OUT Interface (p.
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Page 99: Remote Commander
Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop, Slow) (p. 36) E ZERO SET MEMORY button* (p. 41) F Transmitter After turning on your camcorder, point towards the remote sensor to control your camcorder. G REC START/STOP button (p. 24) H Power zoom button (p. 23) I DISPLAY button (p. - Page 100 (optional). • When you are operating with the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder, your VCR may also operate. In that case, select a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR, or cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper.
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Page 101: Indicators For The Lcd Screen And Viewfinder
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder. Indicators vary depending on your camcorder model. Example: Indicators in the CAMERA mode Time code (p. 22)/Tape counter (p. 22)/Self- diagnosis (p. -
Page 102: Index
... 22, 85 BEEP ... 17, 60 Black fader (BLACK) ... 32 BURN DVD ... 72 BURN VCD ... 72 Button-type battery Camcorder ... 89 Remote Commander ... 99 CALIBRATION... 89 Camera settings data display ... 38 Cassette ... 20 Cassette Memory... - Page 103 Operation confirmation beep See BEEP PAL ...83 Photo scan ...43 Photo search ...42 Picture effect (P EFFECT) ...46 Picture search ...36 Playback (V SPD PLAY) Double speed ...36 Frame...36 Reverse ...36 Slow...36 Playing time ...15 Power mode ...16 PROGRAM AE ...45 Rec review ...34 REC START/STOP ...22 Recording capacity...
- Page 104 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...