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To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. DCR-PC7E 3-858-632-12E (E32) Table of contents Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual .................................. 4 Checking supplied accessories ............. 5 Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack ................................................... 6 Inserting a cassette ................................. 9 Basic operations Camera recording ................................ 10 Using the zoom feature ................ 12 Shooting with the LCD screen ..... 13 Hints for better shooting ..................... 15 Playing back a tape .............................. 17 Searching for the end of the picture .. 19 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources ....... 20 Using the mains ............................. 20 Changing the mode settings ............... 22 —for camera recording— Letting the subject monitor the shot.. 25 Shooting scenery in several short takes ................................................. 26 Fade-in and fade-out ........................... 27 Photo recording .................................... 28 Using the wide mode function ........... 30 Releasing the SteadyShot function .... 31 Using the PROGRAM AE function ... 32 Ajusting the white balance ................. 34 Focusing manually ............................... 36 Locking the exposure .......................... 37 —for playing back/editing— Watching on a TV screen .................... 38 Displaying the recording data – data code function .................................. 39 Returning to a pre-registered position ........................................... 40 Locating the beginning of each scene 41 Editing onto another tape ................... 42 Replacing recording on a tape – insert editing ............................................. 44 Audio dubbing ..................................... 45 Additional Information Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in the camcorder ............................. 47 Resetting the date and time ................ 48 Usable cassettes and playback modes 49 Tips for using the battery pack .......... 51 Maintenance information and precautions .................................... 54 Using your camcorder abroad ........... 56 Trouble check ....................................... 57 Specifications ........................................ 61 Identifying the parts ............................ 62 Warning indicators ............................. 71 Index ....................................... Back cover DCR-PC7E 3-858-632-12E (E32) Before you begin Using this manual Before you begin Using this manual Welcome ! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. With your Handycam Vision, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam Vision 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. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g., Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. As indicated with in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation. Note on TV colour systems TV colour systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an PAL system-based TV. Precaution on copyright Television programmes, films, video tapes, and othermaterialsmay becopyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Precautions on camcorder care • Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. • Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [b]. • Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [c]. [a] [b] [c] DCR-PC7E 3-858-632-12E (E32) Checking supplied accessories Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 5 S video connecting cable (1) (p. 38, 42) (p. 66) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38, 42) 2 NP-F100 battery pack (1) (p. 6) 7 DK-626 connecting cord (1) (p. 20) 3 AC-V100 AC power adaptor (1) (p.6, 20) 8 Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 8) The shape of the plug varies from region to region. 4 R6 (size AA) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 67) Note on the colour viewfinder and the LCD screen The colour viewfinder and the LCD screen are made with high-precision technology. However, black points or bright points of light (red, blue, ...