Sony Handycam Vision DCR-SC100 User manual

Digital Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Manual de instrucciones
Antes de n tiliz ar la unidad, lea este manual por completo y
cons^rvelo para consultar.
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-SC100 Model No. AC-V615
Serial No. _ Serial No._
DCR-SC100
Minijy
Handy cam Wo
' ▼ 'Digital
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Cassette
Cassette
Memory

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER.SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
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 the customers in the
United States 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
batteries.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
WARNING
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
and, if not installed and used in accordance wit 1
instructions, may cause harmful interference to i
communications. However, there is no guarante
interference will not occur in a particular install:
this equipment does cause harmful interference'
or television reception, which can be determine!
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by,
more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
— Increase the separation between the equipme
receiver. 7
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cii
different from that to which the receiver is cc
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/1
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifici
expressly approved in this manual could void i
authority to operate this equipment.
For the customers in CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH W
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT. FULLY IN:
advertencia
Para evitar riesgos de incendio o desca
no exponga la unidad a la lluvia ni a 1,
humedad.
Para evitar descargas electricas, no abi
unidad y solidte asistenria tecnica sol<
personal cualificado.
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FORMA DE DESHACERSE DE LA
PILAS DE IONES DE LITIO
PILA DE IONES DE UTIO
FORMA APROPIADA DE DESHACERSE I
PILAS
Usted podra devolver las pilas de iones t
un centro de reparariones Sony o a una f
Sony.
Note. En dertas zonas puede estar prohi
tirar las pilas de iones de litio a la
Para infonnaddn sobre el centro de repa
Sony mis cercano, llame a 1-800-222-S01
(EE.UU. solamente)
Para infonnaddn sobre la fabrica Sony n
cercana, llame a 416-499-SONY (Canadd
solamente)
Precaucidn: No utilice pilas de iones dej

Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony
Handycam Vision' 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 J' in the illustrations, you can
hear the beep sound to confirm your operation.
TV color systems differ from country to country
To view your recordings on a TV, you need an
NTSC system-based TV.
This camcorder is based on the DV format. You
can only use mini DV cassettes with this
camcorder.
Cl'l We recommend you to use a mini DV
cassette tape with cassette memory.
For details, see page 72.
The functions which depend on whether the tape
has the cassette memory or not are:
• End Search (p. 26)
• Date Search (p. 51)
• Photo Search (p. 54).
The functions you can operate only with the
cassette memory are:
• Title Search (p. 53)
• Superimposing Titles (p. 66)
• Making a custom title (p. 69)
• Labeling a cassette (p. 71)
Uso de este manual,
iBienvenido!
Enhorabuena por la adquisicion de esta
videocamara de Sony Handycam Vision ™
Con ella, podra capturar los momentos mac
preciosos de su vida con una calidad superi
de imagen y sonido. r
La Handycam Vision dispone de gran numi
de funciones avanzadas, que resultan de fat
uso. Pronto estara realizando videos
domesticos de los que disfrutara durante
muchos anos.
En este manual, las teclas y los ajustes de la
videocamara aparecen en letras mayusculas.
Ejemplo: Ajuste el interruptor POWER en
CAMERA.
Como se indica con Js en las ilustraciones, es
posible escuchar pitidos para confirmar
operaciones.
Los sistemas de color de TV varian en fundtSr
pats. Para ver las grabaciones en un TV, 6ste t
estar basado en el sistema NTSC.
Esta videocamara esta basada en el formato cj
Solo es posible utilizer videocassettes mini D\
con esta videocamara.
C I'l Se recomienda emplear videocassettes n
DV con memoria en cassette. 'Jo
Para mas information, consulte la pdgina 72, j
Las funciones que dependen de la existenda c
de memoria en cassette en la dnta son las
siguientes:
• Btisqueda de imagenes finales (p. 26)
• Btisqueda de fechas (p. 51)
• Btisqueda de fotograffas (p. 54).
Las fundones que solo pueden utilizarse con
memoria en cassette son las siguientes: 1
• Btisqueda de tftulos (p. 53)
• Sunem«iSifiW?Sr;lStA.-l—''•'d ™ mOummm

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Using this manual Uso de este manual
Precaution on copyright
decision programs, films, video tapes, and
>ther materials mav be copyrighted.
Jiiauthoriicd recording ot such materials may
»e contrary to the provision ot the copyright
aws.
Precautions on camcorder care
The LCD screen are manufactured using
high-precision technology. However, there
may be some tiny black points and/or bright
points (red, blue or green in color) that
constantly appear on the LCD screen. These
points are normal in the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recorded
picture in any way. Over 99.99% are
operational for effective use.
Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep tire
camcorder away from rain and sea w ater.
Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the
unit to malfunction, and sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired (a).
Never leave the camcorder exposed to
temperatures above 140°F (60°C ), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight
[b]
Contents of the recording cannot be
compensated if recording or playback is not
1 made due to a malfunction of the camcorder,
j video tape, etc.
Precaucion sobre los derechos
de autor (copyright)
Los progtYimds de television, pelieulas, cintns de
video v demas materiales pueden estar
protegidos por derechos de autor. La grabacidn
no autorizada de tales materiales puede ir en
contra de lo establecido por las leyes de derechos
do autor.
Precauciones sobre ios cuidados
de la videocamara
• La pantalla LCD esta fabricada con
tecnologia de alta precision. No obstante, es
posible que muestre constantemente
pequenos puntos negros y/o brillantes de
color rojo, azul o verde. Dichos puntos son
normales en el proceso de fabrication y no
afectan en absoluto a la imagen grabada.
Mas del 99,99% resultan operativos en el
uso efectivo.
• No permita que la videocamara se moje.
Mantengala alejada de la lluvia y del agua
marina. Si permite que se moje, es posible que
se produzcan fallos de funcionamiento que, en
determinadas ocasiones, no puedan repararse
[a]
• Nunca exponga la videocamara a temperaturas
superiores a 140°F (60°C), como en un
automovil aparcado al sol o bajo la luz solar
di recta [b]
El contenido de la grabacion no podra
compensarse si esta o la reproduction no
pueden realizarse debido a algun fallo de
funcionamiento de la videocamara, cinta dc
video, etc.

Checking supplied
accessories
Comprobacion de l<
accesorios
suministrados
Check that the following accessories are supplied
with your camcorder.
Compruebe que ha recibido los siguientes
accesorios junto con la videocamara:
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1
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1
5
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[T] Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 107)
0 AC-V615 AC power adaptor (1) (p. 7,28)
[3] A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 48,60)
3) NP-F530 battery pack (1) (p. 7)
[5] DK-415 connecting cord (1) (p. 28)
[6] Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 108)
[7] Shoulder strap (1) (p. 109)
[8] Sunshade (1) (p. 12)
00 Lens cap (1) (p. 13)
Attached to the camcorder.
01 Step-up ring (1) (p. 16)
01] Cap string (1) (p. 109)
[T] Control remote inalambrico (1) (P-
0 Adaptador de alimentacidn de CA
(1) (P-7,28)
0 Cable de conexidn de A/V (1) (p. 41
3 Paquete de pilas NP-F530 (1) (p. 7)
[D Cable de conexidn DK-415 (1) (p. 2
QU Pilas tamano AA (R6) para el conti
remoto (2) (p. 108)
[7] Asa de hombro (1) (p. 109)
QS Parasol (l)(p. 12)
@]Tapa del objetivo (1) (p. 13)
Fijado a la videocamara.
01 Anillo de aumento (1) (p. 16)
031 Cordel de la tapa (1) (p. 109)
)

Getting started
Procedimientos iniciales
Charging and installing
the battery pack
Before using your camcorder, you first need to
charge and install the battery pack. To charge
the battery pack, use the supplied AC power
adaptor.
This camcorder operates with the
"InfoLlTHIUM" battery pack. If you use any
other battery pack to operate your camcorder, the
camcorder may not operate or the battery life
may be shorten.
"InfoLlTHIUM" is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Carga e instalacion
del paquete de pilas
Antes de utilizar la videocamara, es necesario
cargar e instalar el paquete de pilas. Para
cargarlo, emplee el adaptador de alimentacion de
CA suministrado.
Esta videocamara funciona con el paquete de
pilas "InfoLlTHIUM". Si utiliza otro tipo de
paquete con la videocamara, es posible que esta
no funcione o que la duracion de las pilas se
reduzca.
"InfoLlTHIUM" es una marca comercial de Sony
Corporation.
Chaffing the battery pack - i Carga del paquete de pilas
(1) Connect the power cord to the AC power
adaptor.
(2) Align the surface of the battery pack indicated
by the ► mark with the edge of the terminal
shutter of the AC power adaptor. Then fit
and slide the battery pack in the direction of
the arrow.
(3) Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
The CHARGE lamp (orange) lights up.
Charging begins.
When the CHARGE lamp goes out, normal
charge is completed. For full charge, which
allows you to use the battery longer than usual,
leave the battery pack in place for approximately
one hour. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet,
then remove the battery pack and install it into
the camcorder. You can also use the battery pack
before it is completely charged.
(1) Conecte el cable de alimentacion al adaptador
de CA.
(2) Alinee la superficie del paquete de pilas
indicada con la marca ► con el extremo del
terminal del obturador del adaptador de
alimentacion de CA. A continuacion, encaje y
deslice el paquete de pilas en la direccion de
la flecha.
(3) Conecte el cable de alimentacion de CA a la
toma de red. El indicador CHARGE (naranja)
se ilumina y comienza la carga.
Cuando el indicador CHARGE se apague
significa que ha finalizado la carga normal. Para
obtener una carga completa, que permite
utilizar el paquete durante un espacio de tiempo
superior al habitual, deje dicho paquete
cargandose durante una hora aproximadamente.
Desenchufe la unidad de la toma de red y, a
continuacion, extraiga el paquete de pilas e
instalelo en la videocamara. Tambien es posible
utilizarlo antes de que este completamente
cargado.

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Charging and installing the
battery pack
Carga e instalacion del
paquete de pilas
Charging time
Tiempo de carga
Battery pack
Charging time *
Paquete de pilas Tiempo dc
NP-F530 (supplied)
170(110)
NP-F530 (suministrado) 170(110)
The time required for a normal charge is
indicated in parentheses.
* Approximate minutes to charge an empty
battery pack using the supplied AC power
adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer
charging time.)
Battery life
Battery
Continuous
Typical
Playing
pack recording
recording
time
time **
time *** with
LCD
NP-F530
(supplied)
90(80)
50(45) 90(80)
Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when
you use a normally charged battery.
Battery life will be shorter if you use the
camcorder in a cold environment.
** Approximate continuous recording time
indoors.
*** Approximate minutes when recording while
you repeat recording start/stop, zooming
and turning the power on/off. The actual
battery life may be shorter.
El espacio de tiempo necesario para ob
carga normal se indica entre parentesis
* Minutos aproximados para cargar un
de pilas descargado utilizando el ada
alimentacion de CA suministrado. (Li
temperaturas bajas requieren un tiem
carga mayor.)
Duraci6n de las pilas
Paquete
Tiempo de
Tiempo de
Tit
de pilas
grabacion
grabacidn
rei
continua**
normal***
CO
pa
NP-F530 90 (80)
(suministrado)
50 (45)
90,
Los numeros que aparecen entre paren
indican el espacio de tiempo al utilizar
paquete con carga normal.
La duration del paquete se reducira si.
videocamara en ambientes frios.
** Tiempo aproximado de grabacion |
en interiores. |
*** Minutos aproximados al grabar coj
repeticion de las operaciones de ini
detention de la grabacion, zoom y I
y desactivacion de la alimentacion.'
duration real del paquete puede se

Charging and installing the
battery pack
Carga e instalacion del
paquete de pi las
Notes on remaining battery time indication
during recording
• Remaining battery time is displayed on the
LCD screen. However, the indication may not
be displayed properly, depending on using
conditions and circumstances.
• Once you close the sunshade, it takes about 1
minute for the correct remaining time to be
displayed after the sunshade is opened again.
To remove the battery pack
Slide the battery pack in the direction of the
arrow.
Notas sobre la indicacibn de tiempo restani
del paquete durante la grabacibn
• El tiempo de pilas restante se muestra en la
pantalla LCD. No obstante, la indicacion pu
no mostrarse correctamente en funcion de la
condiciones y circunstancias de uso.
• Una vez eerrado el parasol, la unidad tarda
minuto aproximadamente en mostrar el tien
restante correcto despues de volver a abrir
dicho parasol.
Para extraer el paquete de pilas
Deslfcelo en la direccion de la flecha.
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\ 3 Notes on charging the battery pack
i • The CHARGE lamp will remain lit for a while
f; even if the battery pack is removed and the
* power cord is unplugged after charging the
' ■ battery pack. This is normal.
• If the CHARGE lamp does not light, disconnect
the power cord. After about one minute,
reconnect the power cord again.
• You cannot operate the camcorder using the
AC power adaptor while charging the battery
pack.
• When a fully charged battery pack is installed,
the CHARGE lamp will light once, then go out.
Notas sobre la carga del paquete de pilas
• El indicador CHARGE permanecera ilumim
durante unos instantes aunque haya extrafd
paquete de pilas y haya desenchufado el cat
de alimentacion despues de cargar el paquel
de pilas. Esto es normal.
• Si el indicador CHARGE no se ilumina,
desconecte el cable de alimentacion y vuelvt
conectarlo transcurrido un minuto
aproximadamente.
• No es posible emplear la videocamara
utilizando el adaptador de alimentacion de i
mientras carga el paquete de pilas.
• A1 instalar un paquete de pilas completamei
cargado, el indicador CHARGE se iluminan
una vez y, a continuacion, se apagara.

Charging and installing the
battery pack
Carga e instalacion del
paquete de pilas
Installing the battery pack
(1) S et the POWER switch to OFF to prevent
misoperation of the camcorder.
(2) To open the lid of the battery compartment,
slide the OPEN (BATT) release lever at the
bottom of the camcorder toward you, then
slide it to the right and release your hands.
(3) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the
arrow.
(4) Close the lid and slide it to the left until it
clicks.
Instalaci6n del paquete de pi
(1) Ajuste el interruptor POWER en OFF pai
evitar operaciones accidentales de la
videocamara.
(2) Para abrir la tapa del compartimiento de
deslice la palanca de liberacion OPEN (B
situada en la base de la videocamara, ha
fuera y, a continuacion, desh'cela hacia U
derecha.
(3) l nserte el paquete de pilas en la direccio
la flecha.
(4) C ierre la tapa y desh'cela hacia la izquiei
hasta que oiga un chasquido.
To remove the battery pack Para extraer el paquete de pilas
Open the lid of the battery compartment. Then Abra la tapa del compartimiento de pilas.
release the BATT release lever, and remove the continuacion, libere la palanca BATT y ex
battery pack. paquete de pilas.
BATT
When removing battery pack
Always keep the lid of the battery compartment
at the bottom of the camcorder upright so that
the battery pack does not fall out when you open
the lid.
At extraer el paquete de pilas
Mantenga siempre la tapa del compartin
pilas de la base de la videocamara en pot
vertical, de forma que el paquete de pilar
caiga al abrir dicha tapa.

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Insercion de
Inserting a cassette videocassettes
You can use mini DV cassette with k logo*
only-
Make sure that the power source is installed.
(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF.
(2) S lide OPEN/EJECT on the bottom of the
camcorder in the direction of the arrow ©.
Pull the lid in the direction of the arrow ©.
The cassette compartment automatically lifts
up and opens.
(3) Insert a cassette with the window facing out.
(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing
the fpusHi mark on the cassette compartment.
The cassette compartment automatically goes
down.
(5) Close the lid until it clicks.
* M "" [> T is a trademark.
Es posible utilizar solamente videocassettes mini
DV con el logotipo M '"'D7*.
Compruebe que la fuente de alimentacion esta
instalada.
(1) Ajuste el interruptor POWER en OFF.
(2) Deslice OPEN / EJECT, situado en la base de la
videocamara, en la direccion de la flecha ©.
Tire de la tapa en la direccion de la fecha ®.
El compartimiento de videocassettes se
levanta y se abre automaticamente.
(3) l nserte un videocassette con la ventana hacia
fuera.
(4) Cierre el compartimiento de videocassettes
presionando la marca [push; existente en el
mismo. Dicho compartimiento descendera
automaticamente.
(5) Cierre la tapa hasta que oiga un chasquido.
* “W es una marca comercial.
To eject the cassette Para expulsar el videocassette
Slide OPEN/ EJECT outward. Deslice OPEN /EJECT hacia fuera.
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide and open the tab on the cassette to expose
the red mark. If you try to record with the red
mark exposed, the and A indicators flash on
the LCD screen, and you cannot record on the
tape. To re-record on this tape/slide and close
the tab to cover the red mark.
Para evitar borrados accidentales
Deslice y abra la lengiieta del videocassette para
que la marca roja quede visible. Si intenta grabar
mientras dicha marca se encuentra visible, los
indicadores y ± parpadearan en la pantalla
LCD y no sera posible grabar en la cinta. Para
volver a grabar en esta cinta, deslice y cierre la
lengiieta para cubrir la marca roja.