Sony DCR-PC1000E User Manual

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DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1)
Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this 
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future 
reference.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, 
do not expose the unit to rain or 
moisture.
“Memory Stick”
N50
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE 
UNITED KINGDOM
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC 
ADAPTOR
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is 
fi tted to this equipment for your safety and 
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be 
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied 
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 
(i.e., marked with 
 or 
 mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a 
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse 
cover after you change the fuse. 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 infl uence the picture and sound 
of this camcorder.
This product has been tested and found compliant 
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for 
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 
(9.8 feet).
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes 
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart 
the application or  disconnect and connect the 
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
Notes on use
Your camcorder is supplied with two 
kinds of operations guides.
– “Operating Guide” (This manual)
– “First Step Guide” for connecting the 
camcorder to a computer and using the 
supplied software (stored on the supplied 
CD-ROM)
On the types of recording media you 
can use in your camcorder
• A mini DV cassette marked with 
(mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory 
are incompatible) (p. 107).
• “Memory Stick Duo” marked with 
 
(p. 108).
On using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the 
following parts.
LCD panel
• The camcorder is not dustproofed, 
dripproofed or waterproofed.  
See “Maintenance and precautions” (p. 
112).
• Before connecting your camcorder to 
another device with a USB or i.LINK 
cable, be sure to insert the connector 
plug in the proper direction. If you insert 
the connector plug forcibly in the wrong 
direction, the terminal may be damaged, 
or this may cause a malfunction of your 
camcorder.