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3-867-752-12 (1)
©1999 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
DCR-PC100
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Model No. DCR-PC100
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
Serial No.


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Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital
Handycam, you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital
Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be
producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
Never expose the battery pack to temperatures
above 140°F (60°C) such as in a car parked in
the sun or under direct sunlight.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
For customers in the U.S.A. and
CANADA
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries
to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory
Service Center.
Note:
In some areas the disposal of lithium ion
batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only).
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call
416-499-SONY (Canada only).
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium
ion battery.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
DCR-PC100
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
1 Sony Drive, Park
Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA
Telephone No.:
201-930-6970
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions.: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.


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For customers in CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
"Memory Stick"
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
For customers in CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.


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Table of contents
Checking supplied accessories .............. 5
Quick Start Guide ................................... 6
Getting started
Using this manual ................................... 8
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 10
Installing the battery pack ................... 10
Charging the battery pack ................... 11
Connecting to a wall outlet .................. 13
Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 14
Recording ­ Basics
Recording a picture ............................... 15
Shooting backlit subjects
(BACK LIGHT) ............................... 21
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) ....... 22
Self-timer recording .............................. 23
END SEARCH ....................................... 24
Playback ­ Basics
Playing back a tape ............................... 25
Viewing the recording on TV .............. 29
Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape
­ Tape photo recording ................. 31
Adjusting the white balance manually .. 34
Using the wide mode ........................... 35
Using the fader function ...................... 36
Using special effects ­ Picture effect .. 38
Using special effects ­ Digital effect ... 39
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 42
Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 44
Focusing manually ................................ 45
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with picture
effects ............................................... 46
Playing back a tape with digital effects ... 47
Quickly locating a scene using the zero
set memory function ...................... 48
Searching the boundaries of recorded
tape by title ­ Title search ............. 49
Searching a recording by date
­ Date search ................................... 50
Searching for a photo ­ Photo search/
Photo scan ....................................... 52
Editing
Dubbing a tape ...................................... 54
Editing partially on a DV tape
­ DV synchro-editing ..................... 56
Recording video or TV programs ....... 58
Inserting a scene from a VCR
­ Insert editing ................................ 62
Audio dubbing ...................................... 64
Superimposing a title ........................... 68
Making your own titles ........................ 72
Labeling a cassette ................................ 74
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings ................ 76
Resetting the date and time ................. 83
"Memory Stick" Operations
Using a "Memory Stick"
­ introduction .................................. 84
Recording still images on"Memory Stick"s
­ Memory photo recording ............... 91
Superimposing a still picture in a
"Memory Stick" on a moving
picture ­ MEMORY MIX ............... 95
Recording an image from a mini DV
tape as a still image ........................ 98
Copying still images from a mini DV
tape ­ Photo save .......................... 101
Viewing a still picture
­ Memory photo playback .......... 103
Copying the image recorded on
"Memory Stick"s to mini DV
tapes ............................................... 106
Playing back images continuously
­ SLIDE SHOW ............................. 108
Preventing accidental erasure
­ Image protection ........................ 109
Deleting images ................................... 110
Writing a print mark
­ PRINT MARK ............................ 113
Additional Information
Usable cassettes ................................... 114
Troubleshooting .................................. 116
Self-diagnosis display ......................... 122
Warning indicators and messages .... 123
Using your camcorder abroad .......... 125
Maintenance information and
precautions .................................... 126
Specifications ....................................... 130
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls .... 131
Quick Function Guide ........................ 139
Index ........................................ Back cover


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Getting
started
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Checking supplied accessories
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1
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 136)
2
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power
adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11)
3
NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11)
4
Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 137)
5
Serial port adaptor for Memory Stick
(1), PC serial cable (1), AC adaptor for
Serial port adaptor (1) (p. 105)
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Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
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9
6
"Memory Stick" (1) (p. 84)
7
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 29, 54)
8
Lens cap (1) (p. 15)
9
Application software: PictureGear
3.2Lite (CD ROM) (1) (p. 105)
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Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 10)
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Lens hood (1) (p. 18)
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