Sony DCR-PC1000 User manual

DCR-PC1000 2-591-678-11(1) DCR-PC1000 2-591-678-11(1)
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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-PC1000
2-591-678-11 (1)
Using the Menu
Dubbing/Editing
Using a Computer
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
36
63
73
86
106
Getting Started
Recording/
Playback
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Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
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.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
For customers in the U.S.A. and
CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable. You can help preserve
our environment by returning
your used rechargeable batteries
to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-
8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
“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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
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-PC1000
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
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.

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Note
DCR-PC1000 is to be used with the Handycam
Station Model DCRA-C140 and AC Power
Adaptor Model AC-L200.
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.
Model No. DCR-PC1000
Serial No.
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
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.
Notes on use
Your camcorder is supplied with two
kinds of operations guides.
– “Operating Guide” (This manual)
– “First Step Guide” for connecting the
camcorder to a computer and using the
supplied software (stored on the supplied
CD-ROM)
On the types of recording media you
can use in your camcorder
• A mini DV cassette marked with
(mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory
are incompatible) (p. 107).
• “Memory Stick Duo” marked with
,
(p. 108).
On using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
LCD panel
• The camcorder is not dustproofed,
dripproofed or waterproofed.
See “Maintenance and precautions” (p.
112).
• Before connecting your camcorder to
another device with a USB or i.LINK
cable, be sure to insert the connector
plug in the proper direction. If you insert
the connector plug forcibly in the wrong
direction, the terminal may be damaged,
or this may cause a malfunction of your
camcorder.
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• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
Handycam Station holding both the
camcorder and the DC plug.
• Be sure to slide the POWER switch
up to OFF (CHG) when you insert the
camcorder into the Handycam Station or
remove the camcorder from it.
On the menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white,
red, blue, or green in color) that appear
constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder. These points are normal
results of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods of time may cause malfunctions.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the
picture and sound are recorded without
any problems.
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible
due to a malfunction of the camcorder,
storage media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on
the countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC
system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
On this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and
the viewfinder used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using
a digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different.
• The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 15).
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly
by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony
Corporation, and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical
of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for
your camcorder is T*-coated to suppress
unwanted reflections and faithfully
reproduce colors.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The
number value indicates the amount of light
from a subject coming into the lens.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items ...............................................................8
Step 2: Charging the battery pack .............................................................9
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........13
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .....................................14
Step 5: Using the touch panel .................................................................15
Changing the language setting .....................................................................15
Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) ...........................................15
Step 6: Setting the date and time ............................................................16
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” ....................................17
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture
.......................................................................................................19
Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam) ...................................20
Recording ................................................................................................22
Playback ..................................................................................................23
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. ............................................24
Recording
To use zoom
Controlling the settings with the CAM CTRL dial/
MANUAL button (Assignable dial)
To record sound with more presence (4CH MIC recording)
To use the flash
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects
To record in mirror mode
To use a tripod
Playback
To use PB zoom
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)
To turn off the operation confirmation beep
To initialize the settings
Other part names and functions

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Indicators displayed during recording/playback .......................................28
Searching for the starting point ...............................................................31
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)
.............................................................................................................31
Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) .............................................................31
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) .........................31
Remote Commander ...............................................................................32
Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) ............................32
Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ...........................33
Playing the picture on a TV .....................................................................34
Using the Menu
Using the menu items ............................................................36
Menu items ..............................................................................................38
CAMERA SET menu ..........................................................................40
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/
WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)
MEMORY SET menu .........................................................................45
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo”(BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL
ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.)
PICT.APPLI. menu ............................................................................48
Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback
(SLIDE SHOW/PICT. EFFECT/FRAME REC, etc.)
EDIT/PLAY menu .............................................................................53
Settings for editing or playing back in various modes (VAR.SPD PB/END
SEARCH, etc.)
STANDARD SET menu ....................................................................54
Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (REC MODE/
MULTI-SOUND/LCD/VF SET/DISP OUTPUT, etc.)
TIME/LANGU. menu .........................................................................58
(CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE)
Customizing Personal Menu ....................................................................59
Using the CAM CTRL dial .......................................................................61
Dubbing/Editing
Connecting to a VCR or TV .....................................................................63
Dubbing to another device such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc. ...............64
Recording pictures from a VCR or TV .....................................................65
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo” ...........................66
Dubbing sound to a recorded tape ..........................................................67

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Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo” ........................69
Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information
(Image protection/Print mark) ........................................................69
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) .........................70
Jacks to connect external devices ...........................................................72
Using a computer
Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer ...................73
Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer .................75
Viewing “First Step Guide” .......................................................................80
Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) ...................................81
Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder
(Signal convert function) ................................................................84
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................86
Warning indicators and messages ........................................................101
Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad ...............................................................106
Usable cassette tapes ...........................................................................107
About the “Memory Stick” ......................................................................108
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...................................................110
About i.LINK ..........................................................................................111
Maintenance and precautions ...............................................................112
Specifications ........................................................................................116
Index .....................................................................................................118

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Step 1: Checking supplied items
Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
“Memory Stick Duo” 16MB (1) (p. 18, 108)
Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) (p. 109)
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9)
Power cord (1) (p. 9)
Handycam Station (1) (p.10)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 32)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 63)
USB cable (1) (p. 73, 84)
Shoulder Strap (1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FA50 (1)
(p. 9, 110)
CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.7” (1)
(p. 73)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (A series) (p. 110) after
attaching it to your camcorder.
POWER
switch
DC IN jack
DC plug
AC Adaptor
To the wall outlet
Power cord
1 Slide the battery cover in the
direction of the arrow .
2 Insert the battery pack to the end
with the  mark facing outwards.
3 Close the battery cover.
Be sure to close the cover completely.
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4 Slide the POWER switch up to
(CHG) OFF. (The default setting.)
5 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on the Handycam
Station. Be sure that the  mark
on the DC plug is facing up.
The  mark faces up.
6 Connect the power cord to the AC
Adaptor and the wall outlet.
7 Insert the camcorder into the
Handycam Station securely.
Be sure to insert the camcorder to the
end.
/CHG
(charge)
lamp
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp
turns off when the battery pack is fully
charged.
• When inserting the camcorder into the
Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover
on the camcorder.
Step2:Charging the battery pack (Continued)

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Continued 
To charge the battery pack using the
AC Adaptor
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)OFF.
Then connect the AC Adaptor directly to
the DC IN jack on the camcorder.
POWER
switch
DC IN jack
DC plug
Facing the  mark
to the LCD screen.
AC Adaptor
To the wall outlet
Power cord
To remove your camcorder from the
Handycam Station
Turn off the power, then remove the
camcorder from the Handycam Station
holding both your camcorder and the
Handycam Station.
To remove the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)OFF.
Then open the battery cover to remove the
battery pack.
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
for an extended period (p. 110).
To use an outside power source
You can operate your camcorder using the
power from the wall outlet by making the
same connections as you do when charging
the battery pack. The battery pack will not
lose its charge in this case.

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On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or the battery information (p. 26) will
not be correctly displayed under the following
conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged. (For
Battery Info only.)
• The power will not be supplied from the
battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected
to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the
Handycam Station, even when the power cord is
disconnected from the wall outlet.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at
77 °F (25 °C) . (50 °F to 86 °F (10 to 30 °C) is
recommended.)
• The recording and playback time will be
shorter when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
wall outlet immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
PRECAUTION
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
Step2:Charging the battery pack (Continued)
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FA50 (supplied) 125
NP-FA70 155
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time*
Typical
recording
time*
NP-FA50
(supplied)
80
85
90
45
45
50
NP-FA70 150
165
170
85
90
95
* Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.
Bottom: Recording time when recording with
the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.
• Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Battery pack LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
NP-FA50
(supplied) 115 140
NP-FA70 215 260
* When the LCD backlight turns on.

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Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your
camcorder firmly
To record or play back, slide the POWER
switch repeatedly to turn on the respective
lamp.
When using it for the first time, the
[CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 16).
POWER
switch
1 Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly in the direction of the
arrow to turn on the respective
lamp.
The lens cover opens automatically
when the POWER switch is set to
CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-
MEMORY.
If the POWER
switch is set to
(CHG) OFF, slide it
down while pressing
the green button.
Lamps that light up
CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape.
CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a
“Memory Stick Duo.”
PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.
• When you slide the POWER switch
from (CHG) OFF to CAMERA-TAPE or
CAMERA-MEMORY, the current date and
time will be displayed on the LCD screen
for about 5 seconds.
2 Hold the camcorder correctly.
3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten
the Strap Belt.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)OFF.
• At the time of purchase, the power will be
set to turn off automatically if you leave your
camcorder without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power.
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 58).

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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder
The LCD panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (), then rotate it to the best
angle to record or play ().
90
degrees
to the
camcorder
180 degrees
(max.)
90 degrees
(max.)
DISPLAY BATT INFO
• Do not press the buttons under the LCD frame
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD
panel.
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the
lens side from the status , you can close the
LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.
This is convenient during playback operations.
• When closing the LCD panel, rotate the LCD
panel in the horizontal position as illustrated
in , and then close the LCD panel facing
inward.
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
Press and hold DISPLAY BATT INFO for
a few seconds until appears.
This setting is practical when you use
your camcorder in bright conditions or
where you want to save battery power. The
recorded picture will not be affected by the
setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press
and hold DISPLAY BATT INFO for a few
seconds until disappears.
• See [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 55) to adjust the
brightness of the LCD screen.
The viewfinder
You can view images using the viewfinder
with the LCD panel closed. The battery
will last longer than when using the LCD
panel.
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the
picture is clear.
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF
B.LIGHT] (p. 55).
• You can adjust manually with the CAM
CTRL dial the [EXPOSURE] setting using the
viewfinder (p. 40).

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Step 5: Using the touch panel
You can play back recorded pictures (p.
23), or change the settings (p. 36) using the
touch panel.
Place your hand on the rear side of
the LCD panel to support it. Then,
touch the buttons displayed on the
screen.
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
DISPLAY BATT INFO
• Perform the same actions as explained above
when you press the buttons under the LCD
frame.
• Be careful not to press buttons under the LCD
frame accidentally while using the touch panel.
To hide the screen indicators
Press DISPLAY BATT INFO to toggle the
screen indicators (such as time code, etc.)
on or off.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays
to show messages in a specified
language. Select the screen language
in [LANGUAGE] on the (TIME/
LANGU.) menu (p. 36, 58).
Checking the screen indicators
(Display guide)
You can easily check the meaning of each
indicator that appears on the LCD screen.
1 Touch .
Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam
operation (p. 20).
MENU
EXPO-
SURE
1/ 3
0: 00:0060 min
TELE
MACRO
FADER
DISP
GUIDE
DIAL
SET
2 Touch [DISP GUIDE].
Select area for guide.
DISP GUIDE
END
The indicators vary depending on the
settings.
3 Touch the area including the
indicator that you want to check.
The meanings of the indicators in the
area are listed on the screen. If you
cannot find the indicator you want to
check, touch / to toggle.
When you touch , the screen returns
to the area selecting display.
DISP GUIDE
END
FOCUS:
MANUAL
PROGRAM AE:
SPOTLIGHT
STEADYSHOT:
OFF
1/ 2
To finish the operation
Touch [END].

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Step 6: Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or change the POWER switch
position.
• If you do not use your camcorder for about
3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery
gets discharged and the date and time settings
may be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the rechargeable battery and then set the
date and time again (p. 114).
POWER switch
Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for
the first time.
1 Touch [MENU].
OK
60 min
PROGRAM AE
CAMERA SET
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
–:– – : ––
2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) menu
with / , then touch .
OK
60 min
CLOCK SET
A. SHUT OFF
WORLD
MENU ROTATE
LANGUAGE
DISP OUTPUT
PROGRAM AE
–– :––:––
–:– – : ––
3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / ,
then touch .
OK
CLOCK SET
DATE
20 05 YJANM1D12 : 00 A M
–:––: – –
4 Set [Y] (year) with / , then
touch .
You can set any year up to the year
2079.
OK
CLOCK SET
DATE
20 05YJAN M1D12: 00 A M
–:––: – –
5 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour
and minute, then touch .
The clock starts.
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.

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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick
Duo”
Cassette tape
You can use mini DV cassettes only
(p. 107).
• The recordable time varies depending on [
REC MODE] (p. 54).
1 Slide and hold the OPEN/
EJECT lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the lid.
OPEN/EJECT lever
Lid
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out and opens up.
2 Insert a cassette with its window
facing outwards, then press .
Push the center
of the back of the
cassette lightly Window
The cassette compartment automatically
slides back in. Do not force the cassette
into the compartment. This may cause a
malfunction.
3 Close the lid.
To eject the cassette
Open the lid following the same procedure
as described in Step 1 and remove the
cassette.
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“Memory Stick Duo”
You can use only a “Memory Stick
Duo” marked with or
(p. 108).
• The number and time of recordable pictures
varies depending on the image quality or the
image size. For details, see page 45.
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the “Memory Stick Duo”
slot in the right direction until it
clicks.
Access lamp
• If you force the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the slot in the wrong direction, the
“Memory Stick Duo,” the “Memory Stick
Duo” slot, or image data may be damaged.
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in
once.
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake
or knock your camcorder, turn the power off,
eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the
battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be
damaged.
• Caution that the “Memory Stick Duo” might
pop up and drop off.
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Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3)
of the recording picture
By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode,
you can enjoy wide-angle, high-quality
pictures.
• If you intend to view pictures on a wide
TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is
recommended.
WIDE SELECT button POWER switch
Selecting the aspect ratio for
recording movies on a tape
Be sure to set the POWER switch to
CAMERA-TAPE.
Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to
select the desired screen aspect
ratio.
16:9* 4:3*
* When viewing on the LCD screen. It may be
different in the viewfinder.
• If you play back a picture on TV, set [TV
TYPE] for playback in the aspect ratio of the
TV (p. 34).
• When viewing pictures recorded in 16:9 aspect
ratio with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], pictures may
appear rough depending on the subject (p. 34).
Recording a moving picture or still
image on the “Memory Stick Duo”
 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA-
MEMORY.
The aspect ratio of the picture switches
to 4:3.
 Press WIDE SELECT to select the
desired screen aspect ratio.
• Still images will be fixed to image size 1920 ×
1080 ( ) in the 16:9 (wide) mode. In the 4:3
mode, you can select up to 1920 × 1440 ( ).
• If you record movies (MPEG MOVIE EX) in
the 16:9 (wide) mode, black bands appear at
the top and bottom of the picture when they are
played back.
• For the number of recordable pictures, see page
46.

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DCR-PC1000 2-591-678-11(1)
Recording/Playback with ease
(Easy Handycam)
With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the
camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally,
which frees you from detailed adjustment.
Since only basic functions become available and
screen font size increases for easy viewing, even first
time users can enjoy easy operation.
Go through the procedures described in steps 1 to 8
(p. 8 to 19) before operation.
A
B
C
D
E
Recording with ease
1 Slide the POWER switch  in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn
on the respective lamp to select a recording medium.
If the POWER
switch  is set to
(CHG) OFF, slide
it down while
pressing the green
button.
Recording movies : Light up the
CAMERA-TAPE lamp.
Recording still images : Light up the
CAMERA-MEMORY lamp.
2 Press EASY .
The EASY lights up in blue.
Easy Handycam
operation
ON.
3 Start recording.
Movies
Press REC START/STOP  or .
Still images (4:3)
Press PHOTO .
The indicator () changes
[STBY] to [REC].
MENU
REC
60min
A
FlashingLights up
MENU
60min 30
Beep Shutter click
To stop recording, press  (or )
again.
Press and hold
lightly to adjust the
focus.
Press fully to record.
When disappears, the image has been
recorded.