User manual SONY DCR-PC8E

[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam. With your Digital Handycam you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. [. . . ] You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER swtich to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording pause. LINK in CONTROL, the above procedure is not necessary. IN and OUT are recorded on an image for 5 times each to calculate the numerical values for adjusting the synchronicity. the "EXECUTING" indicator flashes on the LCD screen. When finished, the indicator changes to "COMPLETE". (5) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback. Take a note of the opening numerical value of each IN and the closing numerical value of each OUT. (6) Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values of each IN, and the average of all the closing numerical values of each OUT. When you complete step 3, the image to adjust the syncronicity is recorded for about 50 seconds. If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the tape may not be recorded properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds' lead before starting the recording. When the recording unit cannot be operated properly by the i. LINK cable (DV connecting cable), leave the connection as it is, and make the A/V connecting cable settings (p. (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (4) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video control buttons on the LCD screen, then pause playback. The IN point of the first programme is set, and the top part of the programme mark changes to light blue. (6) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video control buttons on the LCD screen, then pause playback. The OUT point of the first programme is set, then the bottom part of the programme mark changes to light blue. When one programme is set, the programme mark changes to light blue. [. . . ] If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor. If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer. System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal PAL colour, CCIR standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed SP: Approx. 5 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using cassette DVM60) When using the battery pack: Approx. [. . . ]