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3-070-602-11 (1)
©2001 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-PC115/PC120BT
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Model No. DCR-PC
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
Serial No.
SERIES
TM
DCR-PC120BT


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Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can
capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your 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.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As the laser
beam used in this Handycam is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet.
Refer to servicing to qualified personnel only.
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
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
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.
"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 OPERAION.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
DCR-PC120BT only
Countries and areas where you can use
network functions are restricted.
For details, refer to the separate Network
Operating Instructions.


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For 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 number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
DCR-PC120
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
680 Kinderkamack
Road, Oradell,
NJ07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.:
201-930-6972
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.
The supplied interface cable must be used with
the equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart
B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.


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Taking moving or still images, and playing them back
·Recording a moving picture on a tape (p. 20)
·Recording a still image on a tape (p. 36)
·Playing back a tape (p. 31)
·Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s (p. 112)
·Recording moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s (p. 126)
·Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick"s (p. 136)
·Viewing a moving picture on "Memory Stick"s (p. 139)
Capturing images on your computer
·Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 80)
·Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (p. 141)
Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth equipped device
(DCR-PC120BT only)
Accessing the Internet, sending/receiving your e-mail. For details, refer to the Network
Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (p. 155)
Other uses
Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode
·Back light (p. 27)
·NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 27)
·Recording images with the flash (p. 37, 115)
·PROGRAM AE (p. 49)
·Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 52)
Functions to give images more impact
·Digital zoom (p. 24) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select
the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)
·Fader (p. 42)
·Picture effect (p. 45)
·Digital effect (p. 46)
·Title (p. 90)
·MEMORY MIX (p. 121)
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings
·Manual focus (p. 53)
·Sports lesson (p. 49)
·Landscape (p. 49)
Functions to use on recorded tapes
·END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 30)
·DATA CODE (p. 32)
·Tape PB ZOOM (p. 60)
·Zero set memory (p. 61)
·Title search (p. 62)
·Digital program editing (p. 69, 132)
·HiFi SOUND (p. 166)
Main Features


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Getting
started
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Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
1
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power
adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 13)
2
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35)
3
USB cable (1) (p. 142)
4
Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12)
5
NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13)
6
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 185)
7
Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 185)
8
Lens cap (1) (p. 20)
9
Lens hood (1) (p. 23)
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a
malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
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"Memory Stick" (1) (p. 104)
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CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1)
(p. 142)
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Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth
Function (BTA-NW1) * (1) (p. 155)
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Bluetooth modem card
(MDM-5614G)*(1)
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Bluetooth modem cable*(1)
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AC power adaptor (AC-PT1)*(1)
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Size AA alkaline dry batteries for
Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth
Function*(2)
* DCR-PC120BT only. For details, refer to
the operating instructions of the Modem
Adaptor with Bluetooth Function.
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