User manual SONY DCR-PC7

[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 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. [. . . ] To return to automatic white balance mode Select AUTO in step 3, then press EXECUTE. You can use the camcorder as a VCR by connecting it to your TV for playback. There are some ways to connect the camcorder to your TV. When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV, we recommend you to use the mains for the power source. If you connect directly to TV Open the jack cover and connect the camcorder to the inputs on the TV by using the supplied A/ V connecting cable. set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. Procedure to play back is the same as when playing back on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To get higher quality pictures in DV format, connect the camcorder to your TV using the S video connecting cable. If you are going to connect the camcorder using the supplied S video connecting cable [a], you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable [b]. If your TV is already connected to a VCR Open the jack cover and connect the camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the VCR by using the supplied cable. VIDEO IN VCR [b] AUDIO IN : Signal flow/Flujo de señales If your VCR or TV is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable for video to the VCR or TV. Connect only the white or red plug for audio to the VCR or TV. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R (right) signal. You can display recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during playback (Data Code). Each time you press the button, the indicator changes as follows: When DATE/CAM is selected in the menu system: date n various settings (AE LOCK, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) n no indicator. Using the Remote Commander, you can easily go back to the desired point on a tape after playback. The tape stops automatically when the counter reaches approximately zero. Note on the tape counter There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code. Press ZERO SET MEMORY again before step 3 to cancel the memory . Zero set memory may not function when there is a blank portion between pictures on a tape. Locating the beginning of each scene You can search for the beginning of the recorded picture with the date using the Remote Commander. [. . . ] Use the supplied size AA (R6) batteries. (1) Remove the battery cover from the Remote Commander. (2) Insert both of the size AA (R6) batteries with correct polarity. Note on battery life The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation. [. . . ]