Sony DCR-PC1000E manual

DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Printed in Japan Printed on 100% recycled paper using V OC (V olatile Organic Compound)-free vegetab le oil based ink. © 2005 Sony Corporation D ig i t al V id e o C a me r a R ec o r de r O p e ra t i ng G u id e DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679- 11 (1) Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing Using a Computer T[...]

2 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference. WARNING T o prevent fire or shoc k hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. “Memory Stick” N50 FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC ADAPTOR A moulded plug complyi[...]

3 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. • Be sure to slide the PO WER 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[...]

4 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) T able of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................... 7 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............................................................. 8 Step 3: T urning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ........... 12 Step 4: A[...]

5 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Continued  Indicators displa yed during recording/pla yback ....................................... 28 Searching f or the star ting point ............................................................... 31 Searching for the last scene of the most r ecent recor ding (END SEARCH) .......................................[...]

6 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memor y Stick Duo” ........................ 69 Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Image protection/Print mar k) ........................................................ 69 Printing recorded images (PictBr idge compliant printer) ............[...]

7 Getting Started DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you hav e following items supplied with your camcorder . The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. “Memory Stick Duo” 16MB (1) (p . 17, 108) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) (p. 109) AC Adaptor (1) (p . 8) Mains lead (1) (p .[...]

8 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Step 2: Charging the batter y pack Y ou 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 T o the wall soc ket Mains lead 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arro w . 2 Insert the battery pack to the end with[...]

9 Getting Started DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) 4 Slide the PO WER switch up to (CHG) OFF . (The default setting.) 5 Connect the A C Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Hand ycam Station. Be sure that the  mark on the DC plug is facing up. The  mark faces up. 6 Connect the mains lead to the A C Adaptor and the wall socket. 7 Insert the camcorder i[...]

10 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Step2:Charging the battery pack (Continued) T o charge the batter y pack using the AC Adaptor Slide the PO WER 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 T o the wall soc ket Mains l[...]

11 Getting Started DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF . • The CHG (char ge) 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 . –[...]

12 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Step 3: T urning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly T o record or play back, slide the PO WER switch repeatedly to turn on the respectiv e lamp. When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 15). POWER switch 1 Slide the PO WER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arro w to tu[...]

13 Getting Started DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) 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.) DISPLA Y BA TT INFO • Do not press the b utton[...]

14 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Step 5: Using the touch panel Y ou 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 displa yed on the screen. T ouch the button on the LCD screen. DISPLA Y BA TT INFO • Perform the s[...]

15 Getting Started DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) 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 ev ery time you turn on your camcorder or change the PO WER switch position. • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months[...]

16 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memor y Stick Duo” Cassette tape Y ou can use mini D V cassettes only (p. 107). • The recordable time v aries depending on [ REC MODE] (p. 54). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/  EJECT lever in the direction of the arro w and open the lid. OPEN/  EJECT lev er Lid The cassette compar[...]

17 Getting Started DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) “Memory Stick Duo” Y ou 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 righ[...]

18 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) 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 vie w pictures on a wide TV , recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is recommended. WIDE SELECT button POWER s witch Selecting the aspect rat[...]

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20 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam) W ith this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally , which frees you from detailed adjustment. Since only basic functions become av ailable and screen font size increases for easy viewing, e ven first time users can enjoy e[...]

21 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Recording/Playback Playing back with ease 1 Slide the PO WER switch  in the direction of the arro w repeatedly to turn on the PLA Y/EDIT lamp. 2 Press EASY  . The EASY lights up in blue. E a s y H an dy ca m o p e r at io n O N . 3 Start playing back. Movies T ouch , then touch to start playback. Slow playback i[...]

22 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Recording PHO T O POWER s witch REC ST ART/ST OP  Lens cov er Opens in accordance with the setting of the PO WER switch. REC ST ART/ ST OP  CAM CTRL dial 1 Slide the PO WER switch in the direction of the arro w repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp to select a recording medium. If the PO WER switch is set to[...]

23 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Recording/Playback Playback 1 Slide the PO WER switch in the direction of the arro w repeatedly to turn on the PLA Y/EDIT lamp. 2 Start playing back. Movies On a T ape: T ouch , then touch to start playback. A B C  Stop  Play/P ause toggles as you touch it  Re wind/Fast forward • Playback automatically stop[...]

24 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Functions used for recording/playback, etc. 3 5 6 7 8 9 4 0 Recording T o use zoom ......................   Move the po wer zoom lever  slightly for a slower zoom. Mo ve it further for a faster zoom. Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (T elephoto) • Y ou cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom[...]

25 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Recording/Playback T o record sound with more presence (4CH MIC recording) .................  Connect the optional microphone (ECM- HQP1) to the Active Interf ace Shoe  (p. 72). See [EXT SUR MIC] on page 55 for details. T o use the flash .......................  Press (flash) repeatedly to select a setting.[...]

26 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) 7 qa qs 6 qd qf qg qh 2 Playback T o use PB zoom ..................   Y ou can magnify pictures from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom le ver  or the zoom buttons  under the LCD frame.  Play back the picture you want to magnify .  Magnify the p[...]

27 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Recording/Playback Other part names and functions  Internal stereo microphone When an external microphone is connected, the audio input from the external microphone takes precedence over others.  Speaker Sounds come out from the speaker . • For how to adjust the volume, see page 23.  REC lamp The REC lamp l[...]

28 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies In the CAMERA-T APE mode 1 3 2 4 5 7 6  Remaining battery (approx.)  Recording mode (  or  ) (54)  Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording))  T ime code (hour: minute: second: frame)/T ape counter (hour: minute: seco[...]

29 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Recording/Playback ( ) is a reference page. The indicators during recording will not be recorded. Viewing movies On a tape 1 2 qd 4 5 7 qf  T ape transport indicator  V ideo operation buttons (23) When there is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camcorder , (STOP) changes to (“Memory Stick Duo” playbac[...]

30 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Indicators when you made changes Y ou can check the [DISP GUIDE] (p. 14) to check the function of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Meaning EXT SUR MIC (55) 4CH MIC recording (55) A UDIO MODE (54) Continuous photo recording (45)   Recor[...]

31 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Recording/Playback Searching for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA-T APE lamp lights up (p. 22). Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) END SEARCH will not work once you eject the cassette after you hav e recorded on the tape. T ouch  . EN D SE AR CH EX EC UT IN G CANCEL 0[...]

32 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander . Insulation sheet 6 1 q; 2 3 4 5 7 8 9  PHOT O (p. 22) The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image.  SEARCH M. (p. 33)     V ideo control buttons (Rewind, Playback, Fast-forward, P aus[...]

33 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Recording/Playback Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) Y ou can locate the point where the recording date changes. 1 Slide the PO WER switch down to turn on the PLA Y/EDIT lamp. 2 Press SEARCH M.  . 3 Press  (previous)/  (next)  to select a recording date. P .MENU 30 min DA TE -01 SEAC[...]

34 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied A C Adaptor for this operation (p. 10). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V 2 1 : Signal flow A/V jack* VCRs or TVs (Y ellow) (White) (Red) * The A/V jacks are equipped on the Hand[...]

35 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Recording/Playback • When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the wh[...]

36 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Using the menu items Follo w the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. 1 Slide the PO WER switch down to turn on the respective lamp. [CAMERA-T APE] lamp: settings on a tape [CAMERA-MEMOR Y] lamp: settings on a “Memory Stick Duo” [PLA Y/EDIT] lamp: settings for viewing/editing 2 [...]

37 Using the Menu DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) After finishing the settings, touch  (close) to hide the menu screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the pre vious screen. • Y ou can also change the settings to [FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [AE SHIFT] or [WB SHIFT] using the CAM CTRL dial (p. 61). • During Easy Handycam ope[...]

38 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Menu items Position of lamp: T APE MEMORY PLA Y/EDIT Easy Handycam CAMERA SET menu (p. 40) PROGRAM AE   – AUTO SPOT METER   – – EXPOSURE   – AUTO WHITE BAL.   – AUTO SHARPNESS   – – AUTO SHUTTER  – – ON AE SHIFT   – OFF CAMERA COLOR   – – WB SHIFT ?[...]

39 Using the Menu DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Position of lamp: T APE MEMORY PLA Y/EDIT Easy Handycam SMTH INT .REC  – – – INT .REC-STL –  – – DEMO MODE  – – ON PictBridge PRINT – –  – USB SELECT – –  – EDIT/PLA Y menu (p. 53) V AR. SPD PB – –  – REC CTRL – –  – AUD DUB CTRL – –  ?[...]

40 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) CAMERA SET menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT , etc.) The default settings are marked with  . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 36 for details on selecting menu items. PROGRAM AE Y ou can record pictures effecti[...]

41 Using the Menu DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) 2 1 3  T ouch [MANU AL].  Adjust the exposure by touching / .  T ouch . appears. T o return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [A UTO]  . • Y ou can also adjust the setting using the CAM CTRL dial (p. 61). WHITE BAL. (White balance) Y ou can adjust the color balance to the brightness[...]

42 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) AE SHIFT When you set [AE SHIFT] to [ON], you can adjust the exposure using (dark)/ (bright). and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT] is set to [ON]. • Y ou cannot use [AE SHIFT] when [EXPOSURE] is set to [MANU AL]. • Y ou can also adjust the setting manually using the CAM CTRL dial (p. 61). CAMERA COLOR Y ou[...]

43 Using the Menu DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) • When you finish focusing, the screen automatically returns to the normal picture display . TELE MACRO This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. Y ou can blur away backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer . When you set [TELE MA CRO] to [ON] ( ), the zoom (p. 24) mov[...]

44 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) 100 The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness lev el of about 100 IRE or higher . • Portions of the screen where brightness is about 100 IRE or above may appear o verexposed. • The zebra pattern is diagonal stripes that appear in portions of the screen where brightness is at a preset lev el. HISTOGRAM When [...]

45 Using the Menu DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Note on the progressive recording mode In a normal TV broadcast, the screen is divided into 2 finer fields and these are displayed in turn, ev ery 1/50 of a second. Thus, the actual picture displayed in an instant covers only half of the apparent picture area. In progressiv e recording, the picture is[...]

46 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) ST ANDARD ( ) Records still images at the standard image quality lev el.  IMAGE SIZE  1920 × 1440 ( ) Records still images clearly . 1600 × 1200 ( ) Allows you to record more still images in relativ ely clear quality . 640 × 480 ( ) Allows for the maximum number of images to be recorded. • If you set 16:9 ([...]

47 Using the Menu DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Continued  MOVIE SET  IMAGE SIZE  320 × 240 ( ) Records movies in high resolution. 160 × 112 ( ) Allows for more mo vie recording time. Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” (MB) and the recordable time (hour: minute: second) 320 × 240 160 × 112 16MB (supplied) 00:02:40 00:10:40 32MB 00:05[...]

48 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) NEW FOLDER Y ou can create a new folder (102MSDCF to 999MSDCF) on a “Memory Stick Duo. ” When a folder is full (a maximum of 9999 images are stored) a new folder is automatically created. T ouch [YES]  . • Y ou cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder . Y ou will have to format the “Memory Sti[...]

49 Using the Menu DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) OVERLAP (fade in only) WIPE (fade in only) DOT F ADER (fade in only) SLIDE SHOW Plays back the images stored on a “Memory Stick Duo, ” or in a folder in sequence (slide show).  T ouch  [PB FOLDER].  Select [ALL FILES ( )] or [CURRENT FOLDER ( )], then touch . If you select [CURRENT FOLDER ([...]

50 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) DELA Y MOTION (Delay motion) Y ou can record a movie with a repeat effect. STILL Records a movie while superimposing it on a previously recorded still image. FLASH (flash motion) Records a movie with a serial-still-image effect (strobe ef fect). LUMI. KEY (luminance key) Replaces a brighter area in a previously recor[...]

51 Using the Menu DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) • While using the back light function, you cannot select [SKINTONE]. And when you use the back light function with [PICT .EFFECT] set to [SKINTONE], the [SKINT ONE] setting will be cancelled. • Y ou cannot add effects to e xternally input pictures. The playback pictures edited with picture effects a[...]

52 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) [a] : Recording [b] : Interval  T ouch  a desired interv al time (1, 5 or 10 minutes)   [ON]   .  Press PHO TO fully . stops flashing and the interval still image recording starts. T o cancel [INT .REC-STL], select [OFF] in step  . DEMO MODE The default setting is [ON], allo wing you to view t[...]

53 Using the Menu DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) EDIT/PLA Y menu Settings for editing or playing back in various modes (V AR.SPD PB/END SEARCH, etc.) The default settings are marked with  . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 36 for details on selecting menu items. V AR.SPD PB (Various speed playback) Y ou can[...]

54 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) ST ANDARD SET menu Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (REC MODE/MUL TI-SOUND/ LCD/VF SET/DISP OUTPUT , etc.) The default settings are marked with  . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 36 for details on selecting menu items. REC MODE (Recording mode) ?[...]

55 Using the Menu DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Continued  EXT SUR MIC (External surround microphone) Y ou can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound by following the procedure belo w , using an optional microphone and a Sony V AIO series personal computer . Recording Attach the ECM-HQP1 microphone (optional) to your camcorder and make a recording. Record fou[...]

56 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1)  LCD COLOR Y ou can adjust the color on the LCD screen with / . Low intensity High intensity  VF B.LIGHT Y ou can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder .  NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatic[...]

57 Using the Menu DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Continued  DA TE/TIME Displays the date and time. CAMERA DA T A (below) Displays camera setting data. This cannot be selected during Easy Handycam operation. 0: 0 0: 00 :0 0 60 min A WB 100 9dB F1 . 8 A UT O 1 2 3 4 5 6  SteadyShot off *  Exposure *  White balance *  Gain *  Shutter sp[...]

58 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) MENU ROT A TE  NORMAL Scrolls the menu items downw ards by touching . OPPOSITE Scrolls the menu items upwards by touching . A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)  5 min The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. NEVER The camcorder is not automati[...]

59 Using the Menu DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Customizing Personal Menu Y ou can add desired menu items to Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings for each PO WER switch position. This is con venient if you add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu. Adding a menu item Y ou can add up to 28 menu items for each PO WER switch positio[...]

60 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Arranging the order of menu items displayed on Personal Menu 1 T ouch  [P-MENU SET UP]  [SORT]. If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch / . 2 T ouch the menu item y ou want to move. 3 T ouch / to move the menu item to the desired place. 4 T ouch . T o sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4 . 5 T ouch [END[...]

61 Using the Menu DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Using the CAM CTRL dial CAM CTRL dial * 1 MANU AL button * 2 Assignable dial * 1 Y ou can adjust the assigned item manually . * 2 Press this button to switch the assigned item auto/manual setting. Y ou can assign some of your setting items to the CAM CTRL dial and adjust the following settings with the [...]

62 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) 2 Press and hold the MANU AL button f or several seconds. The [DIAL SET] screen appears. 0: 0 0: 0 0 60 min DIAL SET FOCUS EXPOSURE AE SHIFT WB SHIFT RESET STBY [MANUAL]:EXEC 3 Rotate the CAM CTRL dial and select an item to be assigned. 4 Press the MANU AL button. A message appears and you can set the selected item wi[...]

63 Dubbing/Editing DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to a VCR or a TV to one of the following connections. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied A C Adaptor for this operation (p. 10). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. DV A/V 2 3 1 A/V j[...]

64 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Dubbing to another device such as a VCR, DVD recorder , etc. Y ou can copy the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs). 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder as a recor ding device . See page 63 for connection details. 2 Prepare your VCR for recor ding. When dubbing to the VCR, i[...]

65 Dubbing/Editing DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Recording pictures from a VCR or TV Y ou can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo. ” Y ou can also record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo. ” Be sure to insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder befor[...]

66 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memor y Stick Duo” Y ou can record movies or still images on a “Memory Stick Duo. ” Make sure you hav e a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into your camcorder . 1 Slide the PO WER switch down to turn on the PLA Y/EDIT lamp. 2 Search and recor d the scene yo[...]

67 Dubbing/Editing DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Dubbing sound to a recorded tape Y ou can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode (p. 54) without erasing the original sound. Connecting A/V  Active Interface Shoe  Internal microphone  A/V jack* A/V connecting cable (supplied) : Signal flow A UDIO OUT Do not connect the V ide[...]

68 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) • When you attach an e xternal microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe, you can check the picture and the sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV or other de vice using the A/V connecting cable. Howev er , sound you are recording is not output from your camcorder . Check the sound using a TV or other d[...]

69 Dubbing/Editing DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memor y Stick Duo” 1 Slide the PO WER switch down to turn on the PLA Y/EDIT lamp. 2 T ouch . 101 2 / 10 101–0001 60 min P- ME NU ME MO R Y PLA Y ME MO R Y PLA Y 1920 60 min 101–0001 3 Select a picture you want to delete with / . • T o delete all pictures a[...]

70 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Selecting still images for printing (Print mark) The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard is used to select images for printing on your camcorder . By marking images that you want to print out, you do not need to reselect them when you print them out. (Y ou cannot specify the number of printouts.) 1 Slide the PO[...]

71 Dubbing/Editing DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) When connection is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the screen. PRINT 101-0001 SET + - 101 1 / 10 EN D 1920 EXEC PRINT 101-0001 One of the images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed. • W e cannot guarantee the operation of models that are not PictBridge compatible. Prin[...]

72 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Jacks to connect external devices Camcorder 1 2 3 Handycam Station DV A/V 4 5 3 7 8 6 DC IN  Active Interf ace Shoe (p. 67) The Active Interf ace Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the PO WER switch on yo[...]

73 Using a computer DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer When you install the Picture Package V er .1.7 software on a W indows computer from the supplied CD-R OM, you can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your computer . • Software and features a vailable for Maci[...]

74 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer (Continued) System requirements  For Windows users When using Picture Package OS: Microsoft W indows 98, Windo ws 98SE, W indows 2000 Professional, W indows Millennium Edition, W indows XP Home Edition or W indows XP Professional Standard installation [...]

75 Using a computer DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Application: QuickT ime 4 or later (QuickT ime 5 recommended) Other: Disc driv e When only copying pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” on a computer OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v 10.0/v 10.1/v 10.2/v 10.3) Application: QuickT ime 3.0 or later (This must be installed to play back movies.)[...]

76 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer (Continued) If the screen does not appear  Double-click [My Computer].  Double-click [PICTUREP ACKA GE] (Disc driv e).* * Dri ve names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer . 4 Click [Install]. Depending on the operating system on the c[...]

77 Using a computer DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) 10 Click [Next] to install the “First Step Guide. ” Depending on the computer , this screen may not be displayed. In such a case, skip to step 11. Follo w the on-screen instructions until installation of “First Step Guide” is complete. 11 Click [Next], then follow the on-screen instructions un[...]

78 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer (Continued)  Click [Finish]. 14 Make sure [Y es, I want to restart my computer no w.] is chec ked, then clic k [Finish]. The computer turns off once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). The short-cut icons for [Picture Package Menu] and [Pic[...]

79 Using a computer DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Installing on a Macintosh computer 1 Confirm that your camcor der is not connected to the computer . 2 T urn on the computer . Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software. 3 Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer . 4 Double-clic k CD-ROM icon. 5 Copy “[...]

80 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Viewing “First Step Guide” Displaying “First Step Guide” Starting up on a Windows computer V iewing with Microsoft Internet Explorer V er .6.0 or later is recommended. Double-click the icon on the desktop. Y ou can also start by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for W indows XP), [Picture Package],[...]

81 Using a computer DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) Y ou can create D VDs when you connect your camcorder to a Sony V AIO series computer* that supports “Click to D VD” via an i.LINK cable (optional). The picture is automatically copied and written to a D VD. The following procedures describe ho [...]

82 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) (Continued) 3 Slide the PO WER switch down to turn on the PLA Y/EDIT lamp. 4 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcor der . 5 Connect the Handycam Station to a computer via an i.LINK cable (optional) (p. 81). • When you connect your camcorder to a computer , ma[...]

83 Using a computer DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) • When an y of the following occurs, copying of the picture is canceled. A DVD containing the data up to the point the operation was canceled is created. Refer to the help files of “Click to D VD Automatic Mode Launcher” for details. – When there is a blank portion of 10 seconds or longer on [...]

84 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function) Using the A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (optional) or a USB cable (supplied), you can con vert an analog signal output from an analog device such as a VCR to a digital signal and transfer it to a digital device, such as a [...]

85 Using a computer DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) • While your camcorder is sending signals to other device, appears on the LCD screen when using the i.LINK cable (optional). While sending such signals when using the USB cable (supplied), also appears. Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD P ANEL] on the menu (p. 57) beforehand. (The default setting is [LCD P [...]

86 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) T roubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder , use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the po wer source and contact your Sony dealer . Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is discharged, running lo w , or n[...]

87 T roubleshooting DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Continued  The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being c harged. • Slide the PO WER switch up to (CHG) OFF (p. 9). • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 8). • No power is supplied from the w all socket. (p. 8). • Insert your camcorder into the Han[...]

88 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) LCD screen/viewfinder An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen or vie wfinder . • The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 52). T ouch the LCD screen or insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” to cancel [DEMO MODE]. An unknown indicator appears on the screen. • Refer to the indicator list (p. 101). The pict[...]

89 T roubleshooting DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Continued  The cassette is not ejected even when the cassette lid is open. • Moisture condensation is starting in your camcorder (p. 113). The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory . • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memo[...]

90 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Image protection cannot be applied. • Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo. ” (p. 108) • Perform the operation again on the index screen (p. 69). Y ou cannot mark pictures for print. • Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo. ” (p. 108) • Perform[...]

91 T roubleshooting DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Continued  Y ou cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the last recor ded scene to the next. • Note the following. – Perform END SEARCH. (p. 31) – Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will be recorded continuously without a break ev en when you turn the power of f.) – Do not r[...]

92 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Adjusting the image during recording Refer also to “Menu” (p. 95). The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [A UTO] (p. 42). • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 42). [STEAD YSHO T] does not function. • Set [STEAD YSHOT] to [ON] (p. 44). The BA C[...]

93 T roubleshooting DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Continued  Black bands appear when y ou record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEAD YSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 44). Playback If you are playing back the pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo, ” refer also to the “Memory Stick Duo” section (p. 89). Y ou cannot play back the tape. • Sli[...]

94 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) No sound or only a low sound is hear d. • Set [MUL TI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p. 54). • T urn up the volume (p. 23). • Adjust [A UDIO MIX] from the [ST2/REAR] (additional sound) side until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 68). • When you are using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V c[...]

95 T roubleshooting DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Continued  Menu Menu items are gray ed out. • Y ou cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. Y ou cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • Y ou cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with: – [COLOR SLOW S] – [TELE MA CR O] Y ou cannot use [SPOT METER]. • Y ou cannot use [SPOT ME[...]

96 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Y ou cannot use [PROGRES.REC]. • Y ou cannot use [PROGRES.REC] with [CINEMA EFECT] of [D. EFFECT]. Y ou cannot use [F ADER]. • Y ou cannot use [F ADER] together with: – [SELF-TIMER] – [COLOR SLOW S] – [D. EFFECT] – [FRAME REC] – [SMTH INT .REC] Y ou cannot use [D. EFFECT]. • Y ou cannot use [D. EFFECT][...]

97 T roubleshooting DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Continued  Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Pictures output from the camcor der do not appear on the screen of the connected device. • When attaching the camcorder to the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover on the camcorder , and then fully insert the camcorder into the Handyc[...]

98 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Y ou cannot input pictures. • Y ou cannot input pictures while [DISP OUTPUT] is set to [V -OUT/P ANEL] (p. 57). • Y ou cannot input pictures if you press the DISPLA Y BA TT INFO button. The picture gets disturbed or dark, or the sounds get distorted. • A/V connecting cables are connected to both your camcorder a[...]

99 T roubleshooting DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Continued  Y ou cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the computer . • Disconnect the cable from the computer , then connect it again. • Slide the PO WER switch down to turn on the PLA Y/EDIT lamp on your camcorder and select [D V STREAM] or [MUL TI CONNCT] on the [USB SELECT] menu. (Only[...]

100 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Y ou cannot copy video and still images to the Windows computer . • Display pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” with the following procedures. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Double-click the icon for the newly recognized dri ve [Removable Disk (F:)] ([Son y MemoryStick]). It may take some time until the [...]

101 T roubleshooting DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) W arning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder , check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists ev en after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or loca[...]

102 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1)  (Eject cassette warning)* Slow flashing: • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 107). Fast flashing: • Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 113). • The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 101).  (W arning indicator per taining to image deletion)* • The image is protecte[...]

103 T roubleshooting DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1)  The tape has reached the end. • Rewind or change the tape.  “Memory Stick Duo” Insert a Memory Stick (p. 17) . Reinsert the Memory Stick. • Reinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a few times. If e ven then the indicator flashes, the “Memory Stick Duo” might be damaged. T ry with anot[...]

104 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1)  Flash Charging… Cannot recor d still images. • Y ou are trying to record a still image while charging the flash (optional). Lens accessory attached. Cannot use flash. • A con version lens (optional) or a filter (optional) is attached to your camcorder , the flash light does not emit light (p. 91).  L[...]

105 T roubleshooting DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) i.LINK connected. No DV streaming by USB. • Y ou cannot perform DV streaming using the USB connection while using the i.LINK connection. Finish the D V streaming, disconnect the i.LINK cable (optional), then connect the USB cable (supplied) (p. 52). D V streaming by USB... Cannot use i.LINK. • Th[...]

106 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Using your camcorder abroad Power supply Y ou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the A C Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the A C 100 V to 240 V , 50/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Y our camcorder is a P AL system-based camcorder . If you want to view the playback picture on a TV , it [...]

107 Additional Information DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Usable cassette tapes Y ou can use mini D V format cassettes only . Use a cassette with the mark. is a trademark. Y our camcorder is not compatible with cassettes with Cassette Memory . T o prevent a blank section from being made on the tape Go to the end of the recorded section using END SEARC[...]

108 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) About the “Memor y Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk. Y ou can use only a “Memory Stick Duo, ” which is about the half size of a standard “Memory Stick” in your camcorder . Howe ver , appearance on the li[...]

109 Additional Information DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1)  On handling a “Memory Stick” Keep the follo wing in mind when handling a “Memory Stick Duo. ” • Be careful not to apply e xcessiv e force when writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick Duo. ” • Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick D[...]

110 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (A series). Y our camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” A series battery packs hav e the mark. What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pac[...]

111 Additional Information DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Continued  About battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the a vailable battery time is shortened considerably , a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Plea[...]

112 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the operating instructions of each piece of equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK interface on some devices. The baud rate may differ from the indicated value when the unit is connected to a device with a dif ferent maximum baud rate. * What is Mbps? Mb[...]

113 Additional Information DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Continued  • K eep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of children’ s reach. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately . • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, – consult your local authorized Sony service facility . – wash off an [...]

114 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) after using a cleaning cassette, it might be because the video head is worn. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to hav e the video head replaced. LCD screen • Do not e xert excessi ve pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold p[...]

115 Additional Information DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all without the A C adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. Howe ver , ev en if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not char ged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as[...]

116 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Specifications System V ideo recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Still image recording system Exif V er . 2.2* 1 Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) V ideo signal P AL color , CCIR standards Usable cas[...]

117 Additional Information DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) AC Adaptor AC-L200 Power requirements A C 100 - 240 V , 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8.4 V* Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) 48 × 2[...]

118 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Index Numeric 12BIT ................................... 54 16BIT ................................... 54 21-pin adaptor ...................... 35 4CH MIC ............................. 55 4CH MIC recording ....... 25, 55 A A/V connecting cable ............................ 34, 63, 67, 84 A/V  D V OUT ................[...]

119 Additional Information DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) Continued  FLASH LEVEL ............. 43, 92 FLASH (Flash motion) ........ 50 FLASH SET ......................... 43 FOCUS ........................... 42, 92 Folder NEW FOLDER ............. 48 PB FOLDER (Playback folder) .......... 48 REC FOLDER (Recording folder) ........ 48 FORMA T ........[...]

120 DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) N NEG.AR T ............................. 50 NEW FOLDER .................... 48 NORMAL ............................ 45 NTSC ................................. 106 Number of recordable pictures .............................................. 46 O OLD MO VIE ....................... 50 ONE PUSH .......................... 4[...]

121 Additional Information DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) STILL ................................... 50 Still image Image size ..................... 46 Quality .......................... 45 Still image format ....... 108 STILL SET ........................... 45 Strap Belt ............................. 12 Sub sound ............................. 54 SUNSE[...]

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DCR-PC1000E 2-591-679-11(1) On trademarks • “Memory Stick, ” “ , ” “Memory Stick Duo, ” “ , ” “Memory Stick PR O Duo, ” “ , ” “MagicGate, ” “ , ” “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Son[...]