Sony DCR-PC350 Manuel d'utilisateur

2-050-779-11(1)© 2004 Sony CorporationCamera Operations Guide [US] CameraOperations GuideRead this firstDigital Video Camera RecorderDCR-PC350

Quick Start Guide10Quick Start GuideRecording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.To charge the battery, see page 16.2 Insert a

Dubbing/Editing100When connecting with an i.LINK cableTouch [i.LINK], then . Go on to “Step 2 : Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR” (p. 102).To

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing101[IR SETUP] code listThe following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded on your camcorder by default. (It is set at “3” as th

Dubbing/Editing102Step 2 : Adjusting the synchronization of the VCRFollow the steps below when you are performing digital program edit for the first

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing103Recording the selected scenes as programsWhen you are performing a digital program edit for the first time to a tape

Dubbing/Editing10410Touch [MARK OUT].The ending point of the first program is set, and the lower part of the program mark changes to light blue.11Repe

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing105Dubbing sound to a recorded tape You can record additional audio to the original sound on the tape. You can add sound

Dubbing/Editing106using the A/V connecting cable. However, the sound you have recorded afterwards is not output from the speaker. Check the sound by u

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing107Checking and adjusting the recorded sound 1 Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio in “Recording sound”

Dubbing/Editing108To delete pictures on the index screenYou can easily search for the picture to be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once.1 Slide t

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing1095 Touch [PROTECT].6 Touch the image that you want to protect.7 Touch .8 Touch [END].To cancel image protectionFollow

Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide113 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.The date and time is not set up in the default set

Dubbing/Editing110b Note• When the “Memory Stick Duo” already contains images marked by another device, marking images on your camcorder may change th

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing1116 Select (STANDARD SET), then [USB-PLY/EDT] by touching / and . 7 Select [PictBridge], then touch .8 Touch .9 Co

Dubbing/Editing112To print another imageRepeat steps 1 to 6.To stop printingTouch [CANCEL] while printing.To finish printingTouch [END] and disconnect

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting113TroubleshootingTroubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troublesh

Troubleshooting114Batteries/Power sourcesCassette tapesSymptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsThe CHARGE lamp does not light while the battery pack is

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting115LCD screen/viewfinderThe Cassette Memory indicator does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory.cClean

Troubleshooting116RecordingIf you are using a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording, refer also to the “Memory Stick Duo” section. (p. 118)Symptom Cause an

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting117PlaybackIf you are playing back the pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo,” refer also to the “Memory Stick Duo” sec

Troubleshooting118“Memory Stick Duo”END SEARCH does not work correctly.• There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is not

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting119Dubbing/EditingCannot delete all pictures at once. cWhen you are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect

Quick Start Guide12Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.To charge the battery, see page 16.2 Insert a “Memory Sti

Troubleshooting120The title cannot be deleted. cSet the write-protect tab to REC. (p. 127)The Title search does not work. cEnter a title if there is n

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting121Warning indicators and messagesSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsIf indicators appear on the screen or in the

Troubleshooting122* You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen. (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick D

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting123Warning messagesIf messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details.Subjec

Troubleshooting124“Memory Stick Duo”NO FILE AVAILABLE. • There is no file in the selected folder.Charging... cannot record still images. • You tried t

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting125Others Cannot record due to copyright protection. –Cannot add audio. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. cSee page 105.Not r

Additional Information126Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC

Additional InformationAdditional Information127Usable cassette tapesYou can use the mini DV format cassette only. Use a cassette with the mark. is a

Additional Information128When labeling the cassetteBe sure to place the label only on the locations as shown in the following illustration so as not t

Additional InformationAdditional Information129• File names of movies:– MOV00001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.– MOV00001.MP

Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide133 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.The date and time is not set up in the default sett

Additional Information130Notes on using the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory Stick Duo” (MagicGate/Parallel Transfer) • The maximum memory capacity

Additional InformationAdditional Information131– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FF70/FF71 (optional).• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a freq

Additional Information132About i.LINKThe DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and

Additional InformationAdditional Information133Maintenance and precautionsOn use and care• Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the fo

Additional Information134This is not a malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is ejected.Note on moisture condensationMoisture

Additional InformationAdditional Information1354 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with the corner of the supplied “Memory Stick Duo.”The position

Additional Information1362 Remove the finder lens block.1Remove the screw on each side of the finder lens block using a screwdriver.2Remove the finder

Additional InformationAdditional Information13710 × (Optical), 120 × (Digital)In CAMERA-MEMORY:8.5 × (Optical)F = 1.8 ~ 2.9Focal lengthIn CAMERA-TAPE:

Additional Information138Output voltageDC 8.4 V, 1.5 AOperating temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104° F)Storage temperature-20°C to + 60°C (-4° F to +

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference139Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsCamcorderA Lens cap (p. 26, 31)B LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 4, 20)C Zoom

Quick Start Guide14Recording/Playing back with easeBy switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier.Easy Hand

Quick Reference140A Focus ring (p. 42)B Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens)Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images.The le

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference141A (flash) button (p. 33)B A/V (audio/video) jack (p. 60, 93, 105)C (LANC) jack (blue)The LANC control jack is use

Quick Reference142A Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 20)B Cassette lid (p. 22)C Strap Belt (p. 4)D OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 22)E Interface connectorF

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference143To attach the Strap Belt Insert the Strap Belt attachment to your camcorder and move it in the direction of the arrow

Quick Reference144Remote CommanderRemove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.A PHOTO button (p. 31)B Memory control buttons (Index*

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference145WARNINGBattery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.b Notes on the Remote Co

Quick Reference146Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderFollowing indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference147IndexNumerics16:9 WIDE mode...70AA/V connecting cable...60, 93, 105AC Adaptor...

Quick Reference148“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack... 130Infrared ray emitter... 100Intelligent accessory shoe...

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference149Standard (STANDARD)See Image quality (QUALITY)STEADYSHOT ...70Stereo/monaural...84STILL..

Getting startedGetting started15Getting startedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder.The numb

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Getting started16Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (F series) to your camcorder

Getting startedGetting started175 Insert your camcorder into the Handycam Station.6 Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG).The CHARGE lamp lights up a

Getting started18You can check the battery’s current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the power is t

Getting startedGetting started19* With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON.b Note• The power will not be supplied from the battery pack even when the power cord i

2Read this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock haza

Getting started20Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderAdjusting the LCD panelYou can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to meet

Getting startedGetting started21the viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out.1 Set the power mode to C

Getting started224 Touch [MENU].5 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch .6 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , then touch .7 Set [Y] (year) with / ,

Getting startedGetting started233 Press .The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.4 Close the lid.To eject the cassette1Slide the OPEN/EJ

Getting started24“Memory Stick Duo” slot may be damaged or the still image in the “Memory Stick Duo” may be erased.• Do not insert anything other than

Getting startedGetting started255 Select the desired language with /, then touch .z Tip• Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for

Recording26RecordingRecording moviesYou can record movies on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.”Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started”

RecordingRecording27Indicators displayed during recording on a tapeThe indicators will not be recorded on the tape.Date/time and the camera settings d

Recording28• When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo” with an external flash (optional) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off the power of t

RecordingRecording29Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.To record wider range of viewMove the powe

3For customers in the U.S.A.If you have any questions about this product, you may call:Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669).The numb

Recording301 Touch .2 Touch [SELF-TIMER].If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it fro

RecordingRecording31[MENU], and select [PROGRES. REC] from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 3 Touch [ON], then . appears.4 Press REC START/STOP.Press it agai

Recording323 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up.The selected recording folder is displayed.4 Press and hold PHOT

RecordingRecording33Selecting image quality or sizeSelect the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ QUALITY] or [ IMAGE SIZE] (p. 72).The number of

Recording34The settings are displayed cyclically in the following order.When the red-eye reduction feature is turned offNo indicator displayed: Automa

RecordingRecording35[MENU] and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu.3 Touch [ON], then . appears.4 Press PHOTO fully.You will hear a beep sound cou

Recording36Recording with ease – Easy HandycamWith this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are set to automatic mode, only basic fun

RecordingRecording37–USB Streaming• During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are not available:– LCD BACKLIGHT (p. 20)– BACK LIGHT (p. 38

Recording38Making full use of Easy Handycam operation1 Touch [MENU]. The available menu items are displayed on the screen.2 Touch the desired item.3 S

RecordingRecording39Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meterYou can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it i

4Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 9

Recording404 Adjust the exposure by touching (dim)/ (bright), then touch .To return the setting to automatic exposureFollow steps 1 and 2, then s

RecordingRecording41To cancel Super NightShot, follow steps 3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5. Or, set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF.To record a clea

Recording42To adjust the focus automaticallyFollow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step 3. Or, press FOCUS after step 4.b Note• You cannot use the

RecordingRecording43Recording a picture using various effects Fading in and out of a scene – FADERYou can add the following effects to currently rec

Recording445 Press REC START/STOP.The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete.To cancel the operationFollow steps 2 an

RecordingRecording45[TRAIL]You can record a picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.[SLOW SHUTTR] (Slow Shutter)You can slow down the

Recording46– [AE SHIFT] is anything other than 0– [16:9 WIDE] mode– Progressive recording mode– Picture effect ([PICT.EFFECT])• When you are recording

RecordingRecording47The still image stored in the “Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed on the thumbnail screen.5 Touch (previous)/ (next) to select

Recording48Searching for the starting point Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCHThis function is handy when you hav

RecordingRecording493 Keep touching (to go backward)/ (to go forward) and release it at the point where you want the recording to start. Reviewing

5Notes on handling the Handycam Station• When attaching your camcorder to the Handycam Station, insert your camcorder in the direction of the arrow as

Playback50PlaybackViewing movies recorded on a tape Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. Some of the operations are po

PlaybackPlayback51Indicators displayed during tape playbackA Remaining batteryB Recording mode (SP or LP)C Tape transport indicatorD Time code (hour:

Playback52Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effectYou can apply [DELAY MOTION], [STILL], [FLASH], [LUMI. KEY], and [TRAIL] effects when

PlaybackPlayback53Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick Duo” You can view pictures one at a time on the screen. When you have a lot of pictures, you c

Playback54Indicators displayed during “Memory Stick Duo” playbackA Remaining batteryB Image sizeC Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in

PlaybackPlayback55To display 6 pictures at a time, including movies – Index ScreenTouch .To return to the single display mode, touch the picture that

Playback56 (play/pause)/ (fast forward)/ (stop)/ (rewind)You can operate these operations and SLOWy on the Remote Commander.When playing back on a “

PlaybackPlayback57Various playback functionsYou can magnify a small subject in a recording and display it on the screen. You can also display the reco

Playback58z Tip• You can also change the zoom ratio using the zoom buttons on LCD frame.• If you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO during the playback zoom oper

PlaybackPlayback59E Shutter speedF Aperture value* Appears only during tape playbackb Note• Camera setting data do not appear when movies on a “Memory

6Read this first ... 2Quick Start GuideRecording movies ...

Playback60Playing the picture on a TVConnect your camcorder via the Handycam Station or the A/V jack of your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A/V

PlaybackPlayback61Locating a scene on a tape for playback Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEM

Playback623 Press .(previous)/> (next) on the Remote Commander to select a title that you want to play.Playback starts automatically from the selec

Using the MenuUsing the Menu63BAdvanced operationsUsing the MenuSelecting menu itemsYou can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using

Using the Menu647 Touch , then to hide the menu screen.You can also touch (return) to go back to a screen each time you touch the button.To use t

Using the MenuUsing the Menu65Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc.You can select items listed below on the CAMERA SET

Using the Menu66* Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.**Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on dis

Using the MenuUsing the Menu67z Tip• For better color balance adjustment when [WHITE BAL.] is set to [AUTO], aim your camcorder at a nearby white obje

Using the Menu68EXP. FOCUSWhen you are recording pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” while focusing manually, you can see if the focus is correctly adjus

Using the MenuUsing the Menu69ZEBRAThis is useful as a guide when adjusting the brightness. When you change the default setting, is displayed. The z

7Recording a movie ... 36Recording a still image ...

Using the Menu70Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV.* Picture appears in full screen when the wide-screen TV switches to full mode.**Playe

Using the MenuUsing the Menu71Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.You can select items listed below on

Using the Menu72QUALITYIMAGE SIZE MOVIE SETIMAGE SIZEREMAINING ALL ERASEYou can delete all the pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” that are not write-pro

Using the MenuUsing the Menu732 Touch [YES] twice.To cancel deletion of all pictures, select [NO].3 Touch .b Note• The folder will not be deleted even

Using the Menu74b Note• You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 73), or delete

Using the MenuUsing the Menu75Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu – PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/FRAME REC/SMTH INT. REC, etc.You can select items listed below

Using the Menu76b Note• You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with Picture effects via the DV

Using the MenuUsing the Menu77To cancel the slide show, touch [END]. To pause, touch [PAUSE].z Tip• You can select the first picture for the slide sho

Using the Menu782 Select the desired interval by touching / , then touch .You can select from 1 to 120 seconds for the interval.3 Touch [REC START].

Using the MenuUsing the Menu79INT. REC-STLThis function is useful to observe the movement of clouds or the change of daylight. Your camcorder will sho

8Advanced operationsUsing the MenuSelecting menu items ...63Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc

Using the Menu80Using the (EDIT/PLAY) menu – TITLE/TAPE TITLE, etc.You can select items listed below on the EDIT/PLAY menu. To select items, see “S

Using the MenuUsing the Menu81BURN VCDWhen your camcorder is connected to a personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on

Using the Menu823 Touch to move s to select the next character, and enter the character in the same manner.4 When you have finished entering characte

Using the MenuUsing the Menu83TAPE TITLEYou can label a cassette with Cassette Memory (up to 10 letters).The label will be displayed for approximately

Using the Menu84Using the (STANDARD SET) menu – REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc.You can select the items listed below on the STANDAR

Using the MenuUsing the Menu85b Note• You can play back a dual sound track cassette on this camcorder. However, you cannot record a dual sound track o

Using the Menu86b Note• When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting.• When you select [BRIG

Using the MenuUsing the Menu87DATA CODE REMAININGREMOTE CTRLb Note• The setting returns to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from your

Using the Menu88DISPLAYb Note• You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO while [V-OUT/PANEL] is selected.MENU ROTATEY

Using the MenuUsing the Menu89Using the (TIME/LANGU.) menu – CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc.You can select items listed below on the TIME/LANGU. menu. To

9Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroad ...126Usable cassette tapes ...127About the “Memory Stick” ...

Using the Menu90Customizing Personal MenuYou can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu, or sort them in the order you like (customizing). Yo

Using the MenuUsing the Menu91Deleting menu – Delete 1 Touch .2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP].If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch / un

Using the Menu924 Touch the menu item you want to move.5 Touch / to move the menu item to the desired place.6 Touch .To sort more items, repeat step

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing93Dubbing/EditingConnecting to a VCR or TVYou can record the picture from a VCR or TV to a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”

Dubbing/Editing94connect the same cables to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station. The image might be distorted.To use an i.LINK cable for conn

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing95Recording pictures from a VCR or TVYou can record and edit pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV on a tape or a “Me

Dubbing/Editing96to record the scene, and select other scene as described above.Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”You can record mov

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing978 Touch , then .b Note• The Data code and titles recorded on the tape cannot be recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” Th

Dubbing/Editing9810Touch , then .b Note• You cannot dub the index screen.• You may not be able to dub images modified on your computer or recorded wit

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing991 Connect your VCR to the camcorder as a recording device (p. 93).You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i