Sony DCR-PC1E User Manual

DCR-PC1E(E)
Table of contents

Using this manual .................................................... 5
Checking supplied accessories .............................. 7

Charging and installing the battery pack ............. 8
Inserting a cassette ................................................. 12

Using the zoom feature ...................................... 17
Selecting the start/stop mode ........................... 19
Shooting with the LCD screen .......................... 20
Letting the subject monitor the shot ................ 21

Hints for better shooting ...................................... 23
Checking the recorded picture ............................ 25
Playing back a tape ................................................ 26
Searching for the end of the picture .................... 30

—for camera recording—
Photo recording ..................................................... 39
Using the FADER function ................................... 42
Using the wide mode function ............................ 45
Enjoying picture effect .......................................... 46
Superimposing a still picture on a moving

Recording still pictures successively .................. 48
Replacing a brighter portion of a still picture

Adding an incidental image to pictures ............. 51
Using slow shutter ................................................. 52
Adding an old movie type atmosphere to

Shooting with backlighting .................................. 54
Adjusting the exposure ......................................... 55
Adjusting the white balance ................................ 56
Using the PROGRAM AE function ..................... 57
Focusing manually ................................................ 59
Releasing the STEADYSHOT function ............... 61
Superimposing a title ............................................ 61
Making a custom title ............................................ 66
Labeling a cassette ................................................. 68

—for playing back/editing—
Watching on a TV screen ...................................... 69
Enjoying digital effect during playback ............. 71
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape

Returning to a pre-registered position ............... 80
Displaying recording data

Editing onto another tape ..................................... 82
Replacing recording on a tape

Usable cassettes and playback modes ................ 89
Resetting the date and time .................................. 92
Simple setting of clock by time difference ......... 94
Tips for using the battery pack ............................ 95
Maintenance information and precautions ...... 100
Using your camcorder abroad ........................... 105
Trouble check ....................................................... 106
Self-diagnosis function ....................................... 111
Specifications ........................................................ 118
Identifying the parts ............................................ 120
Warning indicators .............................................. 130
Index ........................................................ Back Cover