3-070-602-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 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-PC Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam 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. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in the U.S.A.
For the customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: SONY DCR-PC120 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Main Features Taking moving or still images, and playing them back •Recording a moving picture on a tape (p. xx) •Recording a still image on a tape (p. xx) •Playing back a tape (p. xx) •Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s (p. xx) •Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. xx) •Viewing a still image recorded on “Memory Stick”s (p. xx) •Viewing a moving picture on “Memory Stick”s (p. xx) Capturing images on your computer •Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p.
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 Getting started 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. xx) 2 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. xx, xx) 3 USB cable (1) (p. xx) 4 Battery terminal cover (1) (p. xx) 5 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. xx, xx) 6 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. xx) 7 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. xx) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. xx) 9 Lens hood (1) (p.
Table of contents Main Features .......................................... 4 Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 Quick Start Guide ........................ 8 Getting started Using this manual ................................. 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 12 Installing the battery pack ............. 12 Charging the battery pack ............. 13 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 16 Step 3 Inserting a cassette ................... 18 Recording – Basics Recording a picture ......
Table of contents Getting started Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s – MPEG movie recording ............ 125 Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture ............................. 127 Recording edited pictures as a moving picture – Digital program editing (to a “Memory Stick”) .................. 131 Copying still images from a tape – Photo save .................................. 134 Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback ..........
Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Pull down the Holding Grip to hold your camcorder as illustrated. Holding Grip Connecting the power cord (p. xx) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. xx). Open the jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Quick Start Guide Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Inserting a cassette (p.
Recording a picture (p. xx) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Viewing a picture with the viewfinder Close the LCD panel, and pull out the viewfinder. POWER VC R LOCK OFF (CHG) M M CA E ER M O RY A 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen. 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
— Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. (DCR-PC120BT is marked as DCR-PC120 on the bottom of this unit.) The DCR-PC120BT is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations.
Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. 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 provision of the copyright laws.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) While sliding BATT RELEASE in the direction of the arrow 1, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2. (2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 1 2 2 1 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed in the same way as the battery terminal cover.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack (1) Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). The CHG lamp lights up when the charge begins. After the charge is completed, the CHG lamp goes out.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) Full charge 150 NP-FM70 240 NP-FM90 330 NP-FM91 360 The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. What is ”InfoLITHIUM”? The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).
Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. xx).
Step 2 Setting the date and time 2 S E T U P ME NU C L OC K S E T L TR S I ZE D EMO MOD E R E T URN [ ME NU ] : E ND [ ME NU ] : E ND S E T U P ME NU C L OC K S E T L TR S I ZE D EMO MOD E R E T URN – – : – –:– – C L OC K S E T R GMT + 0 .
Step 3 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the power source. (2) Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. mark on the cassette (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. 4 Recording – Basics (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and pull the lens cap string to fix it. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for more information (p. xx to xx). (3) Pull down the Holding Grip. Hold your camcorder firmly as illustrated. (4) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the right as a default setting. To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. However, check the following: – Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones in the LP mode on one tape.
Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. 180° Recording – Basics 90° When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body. Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off (p. xx). When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see.
Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Pull out the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. xx).
Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side:for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) Recording – Basics W T W W T T To use zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings (p.
Recording a picture Shooting with the Mirror Mode This feature allows the camera subject to view him-or herself on the LCD screen. The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. Pull out the viewfinder and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. The indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the recording mode.
Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tapes. Remaining battery time Recording mode STBY/REC 40min REC 0:00:01 45min Time code/Tape counter Recording – Basics Cassette memory This appears when using a tape with cassette memory. Remaining tape This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. JUL 4 2001 12:05:56 AM Time The time is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on.
Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, press BACK LIGHT. The . indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. BACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled.
Recording a picture Using Super NightShot The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable the NightShot Light, set N.S. LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. xx). (The default setting is ON.) Recording – Basics (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen.
Recording a picture Self-timer recording Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. (2) Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down from ten with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.
Checking the recording – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. END SERCH Recording – Basics EDIT SEARCH END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. Press END SEARCH in the standby mode. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder returns to the standby mode.
— Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button. Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Press m to rewind the tape. Press N to start playback.
Playing back a tape If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction. When you open or close the LCD panel Open or close the LCD panel vertically. To display the screen indicators – Display function DISPLAY DATA CODE Playback – Basics Press DISPLAY. The indicators appear on the screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.
Playing back a tape Various settings Various settings is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the recording mode, the various settings will not be displayed. When you use the data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if: – A blank portion of the tape is being played back. – The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. – The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set. Data code When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen.
Playing back a tape To view the picture frame-by-frame Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N. To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH) Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last five seconds of the recorded portion plays back and stops. When the playback pause mode lasts for five minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. xx). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Open the jack cover.
— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording You can record an still image like a photograph. You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on “Memory Stick”s (p. xx). 1 2 PHOTO PHOTO CAPTURE Advanced Recording Operations (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Recording images with the flash The flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the screen. (flash) Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows: t t t No indicator Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording When you record images with the flash The possible shooting distance using the built-in flash is shorter than when you record on “Memory Stick”s. When playing back images recorded with the flash on other equipment These images may flicker. If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting the power source Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timer recording You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. (2) Press PHOTO deeper. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.
Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. Press MENU, then select with the control button (p. xx). and decide upon WHT BAL in (2) Select and decide upon the desired white balance mode with the control button.
Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during a playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d].
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY REC FADER Advanced Recording Operations M. FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE1) 2) OVERLAP2) WIPE2) DOT2) [b] STBY REC MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. 1) 2) You can use the bounce function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings. Fade in only.
Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M. FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE no indicator T DOT T WIPE T OVERLAP The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
Using the fader function While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions: – Focus – Zoom – Picture effect – Exposure Advanced Recording Operations Note on the bounce function The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions: – D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE 43
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV. NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOLARIZE [b] : SLIM [c] : STRETCH [d] : PASTEL [e] : MOSAIC [f] : [a] [b] The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. The picture gets sepia. The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white). The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. The picture expands vertically. The picture expands horizontally.
Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. TRAIL You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left. SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can slow down the shutter speed.
Using special effects – Digital effect (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select and decide upon D EFFECT in with the control button (p. xx). (2) Select and decide upon the desired digital effect mode with the control button. The bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the still image is stored in memory. (3) Adjust and dicide upon the effect with the control button.
Using special effects – Digital effect When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The digital effect is automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod. Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 Advanced Recording Operations Notes •The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Low lux of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight This mode prevents peoples’ faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers. Sports lesson This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. Press MENU select and decide upon PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings with the control button (p. xx). (2) Select and decide upon the desired PROGRAM AE mode with the control button. 1 AUTO S PO T L I GH T POR T R A I T S POR T S B E A CH & S K I S UN S E TMOON L A ND S C A P E L OW L U X [ ME N U ] : E N D MENU To cancel the PROGRAM AE function Select PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.
Using the PROGRAM AE function While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected. Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected You can adjust the exposure. If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off.
Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Normally exposure is automatically adjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – The subject is backlit – Bright subject and dark background – To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears. (2) Push b/B on the control button to adjust the brightness.
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: – subjects through glass coated with water droplets – horizontal stripes – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky •When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.
Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wideangle) after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position. When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position. 9 changes as follows: when recording a distant subject when the subject is too close to focus on Focal distance information – This information aids focusing if it is not easy to focus on the subject, for example, when recording in the dark.
Interval recording You can make a time-lapse recording by Example 1s setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an [a] excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc., with this function. 1s 9 min 59 s [b] 10 min [a] 9 min 59 s [b] 10 min [a] REC TIME [b]INTERVAL (1) In the standby mode, press MENU, then select and decide upon INT. REC in with the control button (p. xx). (2) Select and decide upon SET with the control button.
Interval recording 6 POWER VC R LOCK OFF (CHG) M M CA E ER M O R Y A 4 CAMERA SET D ZOOM OFF 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT N. S. L I GHT FRAME REC I NT. REC FLASH LVL RETURN CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT N. S. L I GHT FRAME REC ON I NT. REC FLASH LVL OFF SET RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 3 CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT N. S. L I GHT FRAME REC ON I NT. REC FLASH LVL RETURN CAMERA SET I NT. REC I NTERVAL REC T I ME RETURN 30SEC CAMERA SET I NT.
Frame by frame recording – Cut recording You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using cut recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a cut recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 4. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU, then select and decide upon FRAME REC in with the control button (p. xx). (2) Select and decide upon ON with the control button.
— Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU, then select and decide with the control button (p. xx). upon P EFFECT in (2) Select and decide upon the desired mode with the control button. For details of each picture effect function, see page xx. MA N U A L S E T P E F F ECT D E F F ECT RE T URN OF F N EG.
Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU, then select and decide with the control button (p. xx). upon D EFFECT in (2) Select and decide upon the desired mode with the control button. The bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture is captured and is stored in memory as a still image.
Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s (p. xxx). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder. The center of the image is enlarged to twice its size. (2) Press the control button to move the image. The image moves in the same direction as the control button setting.
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape counter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes. (3) Press x when you want to stop playback.
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. xx). (The default setting is ON.
Searching a recording by date – Date search You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search). Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date. Searching for the date by using cassette memory Before operation •You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory.
Searching a recording by date – Date search Note If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly. Cassette memory The tape cassette memory can hold six recording date data. If you search the date among seven or more data, see “Searching for the date without using cassette memory” below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (photo search). You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still images.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Searching for a photo without using cassette memory (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. to OFF with the (2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon CM SEARCH in control button (p. xx). (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator To stop searching Press x. Scanning photo (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.