Sony DCR-IP210 manual

3-076-897- 11 (1) ©2002 Sony Corporation DCR-IP210/IP220 Digital V ideo Camera Recor der DCR-IP220 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. R[...]

2 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. W ARNING To[...]

3 For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-IP220 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkam[...]

4 Main Featur es • Recording moving pictures on tapes (p. 29) • Playing back tapes (p. 42) • Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 47, 111) • Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 130) •Viewing still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 136) • Viewing moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” ([...]

Getting Started 5 Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth wireless device (optional) (DCR- IP220 only) Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your e-mail. For details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR-IP220 only) (p. 175) 5 Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • BA[...]

6 T able of contents Main Features ...................................... 4 Introduction – Basic operations ............................ 8 Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape ........................... 10 – Recording on a “Memory Stick” ...... 12 Getting Started Using this manual ................................. 14 Checking supplied[...]

Getting Started 7 Table of contents Enlarging still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM ................... 143 Playing back images continuously – SLIDE SHOW ............................. 145 Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection ........................ 146 Deleting images – DELETE ............... 147 Writin[...]

8 This section describes the basic operations to operate your camcorder. How to turn on the power and select the mode To supply power for your camcorder, see “Step 1 Preparing the power supply” on page 17. ( 1 ) Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small green button, then release your finger. Your camcorder i[...]

Getting Started 9 How to open the LCD panel ( 1 ) Open the LCD panel in the direction of the arrow. ( 2 ) Turn the LCD panel 180 degrees counter-clockwise. ( 3 ) Close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into your camcorder body. Notes • The LCD panel rotates 180 degrees anticl[...]

Quick Start Guide 10 Quick Start Guide – Recor ding on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record pictures on tapes of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Inserting a cassette (p. 25) 2 Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette into the cassette compartment. Insert the cass[...]

Quick Start Guide 11 Recording a picture (p. 29) Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 42) Note Do not pick up your camcorder by the LCD panel or the jack cover. 2 Press of the touch panel to rewind the tape. 3 Press of the touch panel to start playback. 1 Remove the lens cap. 3 Open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the LCD scr[...]

Quick Start Guide 12 Quick Start Guide – Recor ding on a “Memory Stick” Inserting a “Memory Stick” (p. 102) Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go, as illustrated below. Connecting the power cord (p. 21) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 17). This chapter introduces you to [...]

Quick Start Guide 13 Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” (p. 111) When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is not set up yet. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 22). Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed with the LCD screen facing inwards, use the viewfinder. Ad[...]

14 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. The DCR-IP220 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differe[...]

Getting Started 15 Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constant[...]

16 Checking supplied accessories 1 AC-L20A AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 18) 2 NP-FF70 battery pack (1) (p. 17, 18) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 46) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 216) 5 Size AA (R6) batteries for the Remote Commander (2) (p. 217) 6 Lens cap (1) (p. 29) Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with yo[...]

17 Getting Started Inserting the battery pack Your camcorder operates only with the NP-FF70 battery pack. ( 1 ) Slide OPEN in the direction of the arrow and open the battery compartment lid. ( 2 ) Insert the battery pack with its terminal side facing your camcorder. ( 3 ) Close the battery compartment lid. To take out the battery pack Open the batt[...]

18 Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack before using your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (NP-FF70) . See page 196 for details of the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. ( 1 ) Open the jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v[...]

19 Getting Started Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. While charging the battery pack, the battery CHG lamp flashes in the following cases: – The battery pack is not inserted correctly. – Something is w[...]

20 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Approximate recording time and playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. 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 th[...]

21 Getting Started Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. ( 1 ) Open the jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing down. ( 2 ) Connect the power cord to the AC[...]

22 Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time 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 a[...]

23 Getting Started The year changes as follows: To return to FN (Function) Press EXIT. When using your camcorder abroad Set the clock to the local time (p. 24). If you use your camcorder in a region where daylight saving time is used Set DST SET to ON in the menu settings. If you do not set the date and time “--- -- ----” and “--:--:--” are[...]

24 Simple setting of clock by time difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select AREA SET and DST SET* in the menu settings. See page 185 for more information. * Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models. World time difference To set your local time Select AREA SET in the [...]

25 Getting Started ( 1 ) Prepare the power source (p. 17). ( 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 into the cassette compartment. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply with the cassette windo[...]

26 Note on the label Labels may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Therefore, be sure not to: • Stick on any labels other than the one supplied. • Stick the label onto any part of the cassette other than the label position [ a ] . Step 3 Inserting a cassette [a][...]

27 Getting Started Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Press the LCD screen with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220 only) to operate each function. This section describes how to operate the touch panel during recording or playing back images on a tape. ( 1 ) Prepare the power source (p. 17 to 21). ( 2 ) Open the LCD p[...]

28 Step 4 Using the touch panel Notes • When using the touch panel, press the LCD screen lightly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220 only). • Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the supplied stylus (DCR- IP220 only). • Do not press the LCD screen too hard. • Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands. ?[...]

29 Recording – Basics — Recording – Basics — Recor ding a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. ( 1 ) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides. ( 2 ) Prepare the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” (p. 17 to 26) for more information. ( 3 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The CA[...]

30 After recording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. ( 2 ) Close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing inwards. ( 3 ) Eject the cassette. ( 4 ) Remove the power source. Notes • Fasten the grip belt firmly. • Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. To enable transition • Transition between the last scene you recorded a[...]

31 Recording – Basics Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, then press FN and go to PAGE3. Set the POWER switch to VCR, then press FN and go to PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. ( 3 ) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using –/+. ?[...]

32 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. Adjust with the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select[...]

33 Recording – Basics Using the zoom feature – Zoom lever Move the zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears further away) Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. To zoom greater than[...]

34 Using the zoom feature – Zoom ring You can use the zoom ring to zoom in and out at the desired speed. You can also use it to fine adjust. Set FOCUS to ZOOM. The indicator appears on the LCD screen. Turn the zoom ring at the desired speed to zoom in or out. Notes • Do not rotate the zoom ring too quickly. Rotating it too quickly will prevent [...]

35 Recording – Basics 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. Open the LCD panel, then rotate the LCD panel [...]

36 Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on the tape. Remaining battery time indicator during recording The remaining battery time indicator shows the approximate recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it aga[...]

37 Recording – Basics Shooting a backlit subject – 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. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. ( 2 ) Press BACK LIGHT. The . indicator appears on the LCD screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. Du[...]

38 Using Super NightShot Super NightShot makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in NightShot. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to NIGHTSHOT. The and ”NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen. ( 3 ) Press SUPER NS. The and ”SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen.[...]

39 Recording – Basics While using NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: – White balance – PROGRAM AE – Exposure – Flexible Spot Meter – HOLOGRAM AF While using Super NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: – Recording still images – Recording with the flash – White balance – Fader – Digital effect – P[...]

40 Self-timer recording Recording automatically starts in about 10 seconds after you set the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 27). ( 3 ) Press SELFTIMER. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen. ( 4 ) Press EXIT to make PAGE1 [...]

41 Recording – Basics You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. It is convenient when you make the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record smooth. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 27). ( 3 ) Press END SCH. The last five seconds of the recorded section [...]

42 You can monitor the recorded tape on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback using the Remote Commander. ( 1 ) Prepare the power source and insert the recorded tape. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. The VCR lamp lights up. ( 3 ) Open the LCD panel. ( 4 ) [...]

43 Playback – Basics To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander. The indicators disappear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators appear, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL or DISPLAY again. Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only[...]

44 Various settings Various settings shows your camcorder’s recording information at the time of recording. 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. [...]

45 Playback – Basics Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. To view a still image (playback pause) • Press during playback. To resume playback, press again. • Press PAUSE on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback, press PAUSE again. To fast-forward the tape • Press in t[...]

46 Connect your camcorder to your TV with the supplied A/V connecting cable to watch the playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you view playback pictures on the LCD screen. When viewing the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall out[...]

47 Advanced Recording Operations You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” in the recording standby mode or while recording on tape in CAMERA mode. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) In the recording standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image app[...]

48 Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When you want to record still images in different sizes, use the Memory Photo recording function (p. 111). When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA You cannot select image quality mode. The image quality mode you last selected is used. (The default setting is SUPER FINE.) Se[...]

49 Advanced Recording Operations Recording images with the flash The flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen. Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows: t t AUTO (No indicator) When you set RED EY[...]

50 If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after removing the power source Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto). You cannot shoot images with the flash during the following operations: – Recording on the tape – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – END SEARCH – Wide mode – Fader – Picture effect – Digit[...]

51 Advanced Recording Operations Self-timer recording You can record still images with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press SELFTIMER. The (self-timer) indicator ap[...]

52 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. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select WHT BAL in in the menu settings to select a desi[...]

53 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the white balance manually If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting We recommend that you record in the INDOOR mode. When you record under fluorescent lighting Select AUTO or HOLD. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode. In the AUTO mode Point your [...]

54 You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the LCD screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [ a ] . The picture during playing back on a normal TV [ b ] or a wide-screen TV [ c ] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mo[...]

55 Advanced Recording Operations Using the wide mode In the wide mode, you cannot select the following functions: – Recording still images – BOUNCE – OLD MOVIE During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the recording standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu set[...]

56 You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. 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) You can use the BOUNCE function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings. 2) Fade in only Using the f[...]

57 Advanced Recording Operations ( 1 ) When fading in [ a ] In the recording 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 t (no indicator) The last selecte[...]

58 You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. NEG. ART [ a ] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. SEPIA : The picture appears in sepia. B&W : The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [ b ] : The picture looks like an illustration with a strong contrast. PA[...]

59 Advanced Recording Operations Using special ef fects – 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 regular i[...]

60 ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press FN and go to PAGE2. ( 3 ) Press DIG EFFT. The DIG EFFT screen appears. ( 4 ) Press a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory. ( 5 ) Press –/+ to adjust the effect. Items to adjust STILL The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on[...]

61 Advanced Recording Operations Notes • The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Recording still images – Fader • The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode. • The following functions do not work in the OLD MOVIE mode: – Wide mode – Picture effect – [...]

62 You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. SPOTLIGHT This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects[...]

63 Advanced Recording Operations ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings to select a desired mode (p. 178). To return to FN Press EXIT. To turn the PROGRAM AE off Select AUTO in PROGRAM AE in the menu settings. Notes • Because your camcorder [...]

64 While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE is selected. You can adjust the following functions while using the PROGRAM AE: – Exposure – Flexible Spot Meter If you record under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may[...]

65 Advanced Recording Operations You can adjust and set the exposure. Normally the exposure is automatically adjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – To make a fine exposure adjustment – To shoot a bright subject against a background – To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to[...]

66 You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its exposure fixed. Use the Flexible Spot Meter mode in the following cases: – The subject is backlit. – When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a subject that is on stage and lighted by a [...]

67 Advanced Recording Operations You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. In MEMORY mode you can adjust the focus manually with the image enlarged to twice the size. •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: – Subjects through glass coated with water[...]

68 To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide- angle) position 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[...]

69 Advanced Recording Operations You can take a picture with the appropriate focus automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its focus fixed. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. ( 2 ) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. ( 3 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 4 ) Press SPOT FOCUS. The SPOT FOCUS screen appears. ( 5 ) Press the desired [...]

70 During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. In the playback or playback pause mode, press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in in the menu settings to select a desired picture effect mode (p. 178). See page 58 for [...]

71 Advanced Playback Operations During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. In the playback or playback pause mode, press FN and go to PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press DIG EFFT. The DIG EFFT screen appears. ( 3 ) Select a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL o[...]

72 You can enlarge playback moving pictures recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 143). ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. In the playback or playback pause mode, press FN and go to PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen appears. ( 3 ) Press the [...]

73 Advanced Playback Operations Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM Notes • You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder. • You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder while you are processing the image using the tape PB ZOOM function. However, you can record images on a “M[...]

74 Using the multi-picture search function, you can display thumbnails of all the beginning scenes of moving pictures recorded on the tape onto the index screen. The recording date and title of each image or scene are also indicated. The thumbnails described in this section are the still images of all the beginning scenes of each recorded moving pi[...]

75 Advanced Playback Operations ( 5 ) Select the thumbnail you want to play back, then press EXEC or press the thumbnail you selected again. Your camcorder starts searching for the image or scene and plays it back automatically. The blue portion of the bar indicates the scanning range and the white portion of the bar indicates the recorded portion.[...]

76 To return to the MULTI SCH screen from playback Press RET, or press EXECUTE on the Remote Commander. To stop searching Press STOP on the Remote Commander. To end the multi-picture search function Press END. The display returns to PAGE1, or press MULTI SRCH on the Remote Commander to return to FN. To end the multi-picture search function from the[...]

77 Advanced Playback Operations The thumbnail images displayed on the MULTI SCH screen You cannot modify these thumbnail images. When you use the multi-picture search function, you cannot use the following functions: – Picture effect – Digital effect Some of the 11 thumbnails may not be displayed in the following cases: • These are fewer than[...]

78 You can search for the boundaries of a recorded tape by selecting the title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the TITLE SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH (no indicator) ( 3 ) Press [...]

79 Advanced Playback Operations Your camcorder automatically searches for the point where the recording date changes and starts playback from that point by selecting the recording date (Date search) . 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. Sear[...]

80 Using the A/V connecting cable You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. The supplied A/V connecting cable is equipped with an S video plug and a video plug. Use either the S video plug or the video plug depending on the recorder.[...]

81 Editing You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV or MICROMV If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack on the VCR and the white or red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR. When the whi[...]

82 Using the i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) of your camcorder and to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) of the MICROMV product. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (You cannot connect your camcorder to a DV produc[...]

83 Editing When using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. 1 Switching the video input jack of the A/V connecting cable The supplied A/V connecting cable is equipped with an S video plug and a video plug. You have to select one of t[...]

84 2 Making a recording Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 3 ) Set your camcorder in the record[...]

85 Editing Using the Remote Commander You don’t need to perform step 3. In step 5, press both z REC and the right button simultaneously to start recording. If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When th[...]

86 Recording video or TV programs When using the i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) of your camcorder and to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) of the MICROMV product. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (You cannot c[...]

87 Editing Using the Remote Commandaer You don’t need to perform step 4. In step 5, press both z REC and the right button simultaneously to start recording. Notes • When an incompatible picture (such as one recorded with the DV format) is input, the message “INPUT ERROR” appears. • You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable. • [...]

88 You can superimpose a title. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for about five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. Superimposing a title on starting a recording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press FN and go to PAGE2. ( 3 ) Press TITLE. The TITLE screen appears. ( 4 ) Select with r / R . The PRESET TIT[...]

89 Editing Superimposing a title If you set the write-protect tab to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title, select in step 4. If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning of the tape or between recorded portion The [...]

90 To not display title during playback Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 183). Title setting • The title color changes as follows: WHITE t YELLOW t VIOLET t RED t CYAN t GREEN t BLUE • The title size changes as follows: SMALL y LARGE You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size. • If you select the title size “SMALL”[...]

91 Editing Superimposing a title on a recorded tape You can superimpose a title for five seconds from the recording start point. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press TITLE. The TITLE screen appears. ( 4 ) Press INPUT TITLE. The INPUT TITLE screen appears. ( 5 ) Press < / , to select the direction to sca[...]

92 Notes • Thumbnails may not be displayed depending on the condition of the tape. This is not a malfunction. • Noise may appear on the thumbnails. However, this has no effect on the recorded images. • You cannot execute TITLE SAVE until the playback picture is displayed in step 8. To use a custom title If you want to use a custom title, sele[...]

93 Editing Erasing a title ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select TITLEERASE in in the menu setting, then press EXEC (p. 183). ( 4 ) Press r / R to select the title you want to erase, then press EXEC. “ERASE OK?” appears. ( 5 ) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase,[...]

94 You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. Making a title in CAMERA mode ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press FN and go to PAGE2. ( 3 ) Press TITLE. ( 4 ) Press r / R to select . The TITLE SET screen appears. Press EXEC. ( 5 ) Press r / R to select CUSTOM1 S[...]

95 Editing Making your own titles To return to FN Press EXIT. To change a title you have stored In step 5, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET depending on which title you want to change, then press EXEC and enter the new title as desired. To superimpose your own title on tape Follow the procedure in “Superimposing a title on starting a recording?[...]

96 Making a title in VCR mode ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press TITLE. The TITLE screen appears. ( 4 ) Press TITLE SET. The TITLE SET screen appears. ( 5 ) Press r / R to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, then press EXEC. ( 6 ) Perform steps 6 and 7 in “Making a title in CAMERA mode” on page 94. ( [...]

97 Editing The MICROMV cassette automatically records the recording settings and date. When you insert a cassette with the POWER switch set to CAMERA, or when you set the POWER switch to VCR, the cassette information is displayed for about five seconds. The cassette information [ a ] The unique number of each cassette. Your camcorder automatically [...]

98 Labeling a cassette The label can consist of up to 16 characters and is stored in cassette memory. ( 1 ) Insert the cassette you want to label. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. ( 3 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 4 ) Press MENU, then select TAPE TITLE in in the menu settings, then press EXEC (p. 183). The TAPE TITLE screen appears. ( [...]

99 Editing The micro Cassette Memory To return to FN Press EXIT. To erase the label you have made Select C in step 4. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode whi[...]

100 — “Memory Stick” Operations — Using a “Memory Stick” – Intr oduction You can record and play back still images and moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable[...]

101 “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction “Memory Stick” formatted by a computer The “Memory Stick” formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick” by your cam[...]

102 Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go, as illustrated below. Ejecting a “Memory Stick” Open the LCD panel and confirm that the “Memory Stick” access lamp is not lit. Then slide the MEMORY EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow. While the “Memory Stick” access[...]

103 “Memory Stick” Operations Using a touch panel Operation buttons for most functions using a “Memory Stick” are displayed on the LCD screen. Press the LCD panel directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220 only) to operate each function. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. ( 2 ) Open the LCD panel. The operation buttons a[...]

104 To return to FN Press EXIT. To execute settings Press EXEC or OK. To cancel settings Press OFF or AUTO. The display returns to PAGE1, 2 or 3. Notes • When using the touch panel, press the LCD screen lightly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220 only). • Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the stylus suppli[...]

105 “Memory Stick” Operations Selecting still image quality mode You can select the image quality mode in still image recording and store the setting in memory. The default setting is SUPER FINE. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in in the menu settings, then pr[...]

106 Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in your camcorder. The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode. Super fine images are compressed to about 1/3. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. Fine i[...]

107 “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Setting the moving picture quality mode There are SUPER FINE, FINE, STANDARD and LIGHTMODE in the moving picture quality mode. The default setting is SUPER FINE. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. ( 2 ) Select FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select M[...]

108 Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Image quality settings Setting SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) LIGHTMODE (LIGHT) SUPER FINE: You can record moving pictures at the highest quality. This mode is suitable when you intend to modify the pictures using your computer. SUPER FINE is the default setting of your camcorder. FINE: Y[...]

109 “Memory Stick” Operations Selecting the size of still image You can select either of two still image sizes. 1600 × 1200 or 640 × 480. (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is 1600 × 1200. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1[...]

110 Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Image size settings Setting Meaning Indicator 1600 × 1200 Records 1600 × 1200 still images. 1600 640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 still images. 640 Approximate number of still images you can record on a “Memory Stick” The number of still images you can record varies depending on the complexity of t[...]

111 “Memory Stick” Operations You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. ( 2 ) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and the focus are adjusted and fixed while your[...]

112 When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: – Digital zoom – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Wide mode – Fader – Picture effect – Digital effect – Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) – Title – SteadyShot While you are recording a still image You cannot turn off the powe[...]

113 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select one of the four modes described below in the menu settings. NORMAL [ a ] Your camcorder shoots up to four still images in 1600 × 1200 size or 25[...]

114 ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in in the menu settings, then press EXEC (p. 181). ( 4 ) Press r / R to select BURST, then press EXEC. ( 5 ) Press r / R to select the desired settings. ( 6 ) Press EXIT to make the menu settings disappear. ( 7 ) Press PHOTO deeper. If[...]

115 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording The effect of EXP BRKTG The effect of EXP BRKTG may not be noticeable on the LCD screen. We recommend viewing images on a TV or computer to realize the effect. When selecting NORMAL or HIGH SPEED Recording continues up to the maximum number o[...]

116 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording Recording images with the flash The flash automatically pops up to strobe. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen. Each press of (flash) changes the indicator [...]

117 “Memory Stick” Operations The flash does not fire even if you select AUTO and Auto red-eye reduction ( ) during the following functions: – NightShot – Spotlight of PROGRAM AE – Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE – Landscape of PROGRAM AE – Exposure – Flexible Spot Meter During recording images continuously The flash does not work. [...]

118 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording Notes •A conversion lens (optional) may obstruct the HOLOGRAM AF light and make focusing difficult. • If enough light does not reach the subject even if the HOLOGRAM AF emitter is emitted (recommended shooting distance is 2.5 m (8 1/3 feet)), the subject will not be f[...]

119 “Memory Stick” Operations Using NightFraming The NightFraming enables you to check a subject even at night and then record with natural colors using the flash. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. ( 2 ) Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to NIGHTFRAMING. The and NIGHTFRAMING indicators flash, then and indicators light up on the LCD screen. ( 3 ) P[...]

120 Self-timer memory photo recording You can record images on a “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. ( 2 ) Press FN and go to PAGE2. ( 3 ) Press SELFTIMER. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen. ( 4 ) Press EXIT to make PAGE2 disappear[...]

121 “Memory Stick” Operations Recor ding an image from a tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data from other equipment recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data from other equipment through the input connector and record it as a still i[...]

122 Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When the “Memory Stick” access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off, eject a “Memory Stick” or take out the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. If “ ” appears on the LCD screen The [...]

123 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording a still image from other equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) When using the A/V connecting cable, set VIDEOINPUT to the appropriate position depending on the player. (p. 83) ( 3 ) Play back the record[...]

124 Using the i.LINK cable Note When recording from a tape in poor recording condition, for example, a tape that is worn out from repeated dubbing, recording is interrupted, or “ REC ERROR” appears and recording cannot be carried out. Record distortion-free images. i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) : Signal flow i.LINK cable[...]

125 “Memory Stick” Operations You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” on top of the moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape or a “Memory Stick.” (However, you can record only superimposed still images on the “Memory Stick.”) M. CHROM (Memory chroma key) You c[...]

126 2 3,4 5 6 FN MEM M I X + – + – PAGE2 100–0001 + – MEM MIX M C CAM LUMI OVER– LAP OFF OK M C CAM CHROM CAM C M CHROM M. LUMI 100–0001 + – MEM MIX OFF OK + – M. LUMI 100–0001 + – MEM MIX OFF OK + – Still image Recording a superimposed image to a tape Before operation • Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. • I[...]

127 “Memory Stick” Operations To change the still image to be superimposed Press –/+ on the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY MIX Press OFF in step 3. The display returns to PAGE2. Notes • You cannot use the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick.” • When the overlapping still image has [...]

128 Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording a superimposed image to a “Memory Stick” as a still image Before operation Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. ( 2 ) Press FN and go to PAGE2. ( 3 ) Press MEM MIX. The image recorded on the “[...]

129 “Memory Stick” Operations Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX To change the still image to be superimposed Press –/+ on the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY MIX Press OFF in step 3. The display returns to PAGE2. Notes • You cannot use MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures re[...]

130 You can record moving pictures with sound on the “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. ( 2 ) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. Quality mode Maximum recordable time SUP[...]

131 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG MOVIE recording Note Sound is recorded in monaural. MPEG MOVIE recorded with your camcorder: • Is MPEG MOVIE AD • Cannot be played back on a digital still camera or a camcorder that has no MPEG MOVIE AD function. • Cannot be output from the i.LINK (MI[...]

132 Self-timer MPEG MOVIE recording You can record pictures on the “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. ( 2 ) Press FN and go to PAGE2. ( 3 ) Press SELFTIMER. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen. ( 4 ) Press EXIT to make PAGE2 disappe[...]

133 “Memory Stick” Operations Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into your c[...]

134 Recording a moving picture from other equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) When using the A/V connecting cable, set VIDEOINPUT to the appropriate position depending on the player. (p. 83) ( 3 ) Play back the recorded tape on the VCR, or turn[...]

135 “Memory Stick” Operations Using the i.LINK cable Note When recording from a tape in poor recording condition, for example, a tape that is worn out from repeated dubbing, recording is interrupted, or “ REC ERROR” appears and recording cannot be carried out. Record distortion-free images. Recording a picture from a tape as a moving pictur[...]

136 You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images including moving pictures on single screen arranged in the same order as a “Memory Stick” by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. ( 2 ) Press[...]

137 “Memory Stick” Operations To play back recorded images on a TV screen • Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before the operation. • When operating memory photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The i[...]

138 Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. ( 2 ) In VCR mode, press PB. In MEMORY mode, go to step 3. ( 3 ) Press I[...]

139 “Memory Stick” Operations You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. ( 2 ) Press PLAY or PB. The la[...]

140 MPEG MOVIE recorded with your camcorder: • Is MPEG MOVIE AD • Cannot be played back on a digital still camera or a camcorder that has no MPEG MOVIE AD function. • Cannot be output from the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface). To play back recorded images on a TV screen • Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied wit[...]

141 “Memory Stick” Operations Copying still images r ecor ded on a “Memory Stick” to a tape You can copy still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” and record them to a tape. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation • Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a “Memory Stick” into[...]

142 To start copying using the Remote Commander After step 4, press both z REC and the right button simultaneously to start copying. Notes • You cannot copy MPEG MOVIE files to the tape when “ NOT REC” is displayed. • You cannot copy the index screen to the tape. During copying You cannot operate the following functions: – MEMORY PLAY –[...]

143 “Memory Stick” Operations You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can select and view a desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) In the memory playback[...]

144 Images in the Memory PB ZOOM mode Images are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface). In the Memory PB ZOOM mode If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL, the frame on the Memory PB ZOOM screen disappears. You cannot move the part you pressed to the center of the LCD screen. Edge of an enlarged image The edge of an enlarged image cannot be di[...]

145 “Memory Stick” Operations Your camcorder can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is especially useful when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then se[...]

146 Pr eventing accidental erasur e – Image pr otection To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. ( 2 ) In VCR mode, press PB. In MEMORY mode, go to step 3. ( 3 ) Press INDEX to display the index[...]

147 “Memory Stick” Operations Deleting images – DELETE You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or selected images. Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. ( 2 ) Press PLAY or PB, then press –/+ to select th[...]

148 Deleting selected images on the index screen Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. ( 2 ) In VCR mode, press PB. In MEMORY mode, go to step 3. ( 3 ) Press INDEX to display the index. ( 4 ) Press DEL, then press the image you want to delete. The number of the selected image [...]

149 “Memory Stick” Operations Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select DELETE ALL in in the menu settings (p. 182). And press EXE[...]

150 You can specify the recorded still image to print out by putting marks. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switc[...]

151 Viewing Images Using your Computer There are the following ways of connecting your camcorder to a computer in order to view images saved on a “Memory Stick” or recorded on a tape on your computer. To view images on a computer which has a Memory Stick slot, first remove the “Memory Stick” from your camcorder and then insert it into the c[...]

152 Viewing images on your computer – Introduction Notes on using your computer “Memory Stick” • “Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick” formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “Memory Stick” in your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable wa[...]

153 Viewing Images Using your Computer You can view or edit the images recorded on a tape using your computer. You can also record images edited with the computer on the tape. To view images on your computer, the application software MovieShaker Ver.3.1 for MICROMV (supplied) and i.LINK cable (optional) is required. Before installing the i.LINK dri[...]

154 Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting your camcorder to your computer. If you connect your camcorder to your computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly. When connecting to a computer via the USB jack You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect your camcorder to the compu[...]

155 Viewing Images Using your Computer Recommended computer usage environment when connecting via USB cable and viewing the “Memory Stick” images on your computer Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation[...]

156 Installing the USB driver Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to your computer. Connect the USB cable according to “Making the computer recognize your camcorder”. If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, log in with permission of administrators. If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer ad[...]

157 Viewing Images Using your Computer Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Installing Image Transfer This function enables image data recorded on a “Memory Stick” to be automatically transferred (copied) to your computer. If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, log in with permission of adminis[...]

158 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Installing PIXELA ImageMixer Make sure USB driver installation is complete. You need to install PIXELA ImageMixer to view images on your computer. Install it from the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Profession[...]

159 Viewing Images Using your Computer Making the computer recognize your camcorder Viewing images recorded on a tape ( 1 ) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder. Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Select USB STREAM in to ON in the menu settings (p. 184). ( 3 ) With the CD-ROM inserted, connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB c[...]

160 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” ( 1 ) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 2 ) Connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY. ( 3 ) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer usin[...]

161 Viewing Images Using your Computer Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following procedure to correct[...]

162 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP 6 Turn the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart your computer. Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure described in “Installing [...]

163 Viewing Images Using your Computer Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to MEMORY. 4 Connect the USB connector on your computer to the[...]

164 V iewing images recor ded on a tape on your computer – USB Str eaming (For Windows users) Capturing images with “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” You need to install the USB driver and PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape on your computer (p. 156, 158). Viewing images recorded on a tape ( 1 ) Turn on your computer and al[...]

165 Viewing Images Using your Computer ( 6 ) Click . ( 7 ) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. ( 8 ) Press on the LCD screen to start playback. The picture from the tape appears on preview window on your computer. Viewing pictures live from your camcorder ( 1 ) Follow the step[...]

166 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Capturing still images ( 1 ) Click . ( 2 ) Looking at the preview window, move the cursor to and click it at the point you want to capture. The still image on the screen is captured. Captured images are displayed in the thumbnail list window. Capturing movi[...]

167 Viewing Images Using your Computer Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Notes • When you view images on your computer with the USB connection, the following may occur. This is not a malfunction. – The image shakes up and down. – Some images are not displayed correctly due to noise, etc. [...]

168 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” A “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” on-line help site is available where you can find the detailed operating method of “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony?[...]

169 Viewing Images Using your Computer V iewing images r ecorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer (For Windows users) The image data recorded on a “Memory Stick” is automatically transferred (copied) to your computer with Image Transfer. You can view images with PIXELA ImageMixer. ( 1 ) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. ([...]

170 Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer (For Windows users) Viewing images without Image Transfer Before operation An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment. ( 1 ) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. ( 2 ) Insert a “Memory Stick” in[...]

171 Viewing Images Using your Computer Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing your camcorder is [E:].) F[...]

172 Connecting your camcor der to your computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users) When connecting to a computer via the USB jack You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect your camcorder to the computer’s USB connector. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software requir[...]

173 Viewing Images Using your Computer Installing the USB driver Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB driver is completed. For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users ( 1 ) Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load. ( 2 ) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software sc[...]

174 V iewing images recor ded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer (For Macintosh users) Viewing images Before operation You need to install the USB driver to view the “Memory Stick” images on your computer (p. 156). QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures. ( 1 ) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load. [...]

175 Using the Network function – DCR-IP220 only You can access the Internet using a Bluetooth equipped device that is complied to your camcorder. Once the access is made, you can view a Web page, send/receive your e-mail, etc. This section describes only how to open the Network Menu. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK. ( 2 ) Press NETWO[...]

176 How to hold your camcorder when operating in NETWORK mode When operating the network functions, put your camcorder in a stable place and adjust the LCD panel to the best viewing angle. The operation buttons needed in NETWORK mode are displayed on the LCD screen. Press the buttons with the supplied stylus. After using the stylus Put it back in t[...]

177 Customizing Your Camcorder — Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, press r / R to select the menu items. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and the mode. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP220 o[...]

178 To return to FN Press EXIT. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate [...]

179 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item CAMERA SET D ZOOM EXPANDED F 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT HOLOGRAM F N.S. LIGHT Notes on the SteadyShot • The SteadyShot may not correct excessive camera-shake. Even if STEADYSHOT is set to ON. • Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot. If you cancel the [...]

180 Changing the menu settings Icon/item VCR SET VIDEOINPUT LCD/VF SET LCD B.L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. LCD B.L. and VF B.L. • When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. • When you use power supplies other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. Even if you adjust LCD B.L., LCD COLOR and/or [...]

181 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE MOVIE SET MOVIEMODE REMAIN If you select QUALITY The number of images you can shoot in the currently selected image quality appears on the LCD screen. (continued on the following page) Mode z OFF NORMAL HIGH SPEED EXP BRKTG MULTI SCRN z [...]

182 Changing the menu settings Icon/item MEMORY SET SLIDE SHOW FILE NO. DELETE ALL FORMAT Notes on formatting • The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder has been formatted at factory. Formatting with your camcorder is not required. • Do not do any of the following while FORMATTING is displayed: – Turn the POWER switch to the other [...]

183 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item CM SET TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL q INFODSPL TAPE SET q REMAIN (continued on the following page) Mode —— z ON OFF —— —— z ON OFF z AUTO ON Meaning To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 93) To display the title you have superimposed Not to display [...]

184 Changing the menu settings Icon/item SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE Notes on DEMO MODE • You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette or the “Memory Stick” is inserted in your camcorder. • When using the NightShot, the ”NIGHTSHOT” indicator appears on the LCD screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu sett[...]

185 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item OTHERS DATA CODE (On the Remote Commander) AREA SET DST SET* BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP * Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models. Note If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the picture from a TV or V[...]

186 If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “C: ss : ss ” appears on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function has activated. See page 192. In the recording mode Symptom Cause and/or Corr[...]

187 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Insert a cassette or press the LCD screen. The demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO M[...]

188 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not inserted, or is dead or nearly dead. c Insert a charged battery pack (p. 17, 18). • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 21).[...]

189 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to correct trouble When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. c Set it to MEMORY (p. 111). • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. c Insert a “Memory Stick” (p. 102). • The “Memory Stick” has already been re[...]

190 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • 20 titles have been recorded. c Erase unnecessary title (p. 93). • The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible (p. 25). • The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.[...]

191 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Charging is completed. • The battery pack is not properly inserted. c Insert it properly (p. 17). • The POWER switch is not set to (CHG) OFF. c Set it to (CHG) OFF. • The battery pack is not properly inserted. c Insert it properly (p. 1[...]

192 Self-diagnosis display C:21:00 Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 196). • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize (p. 201). [...]

193 Troubleshooting Wa r ning indicators and messages 100-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is unreadable. • You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX function on a moving picture (p. 125). C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 192) E The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: • The batter[...]

194 Warning messages • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 22). • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLIHIUM” battery pack (p. 196). BATTERY ONLY • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are dirty (p. 202). (The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another on the LCD screen.) • COPY INHIBIT You tried to record a pi[...]

195 Additional Information Selecting cassette types You can use cassette only. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, DV, or mini DV cassettes. All of the MICROMV cassettes have micro Cassette Memory. , , and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Copyright signal When you play back If the tape you[...]

196 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operat[...]

197 Additional Information About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack 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 available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a [...]

198 The i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant MICROMV interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equ[...]

199 Additional Information i.LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 82, 86. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) compatible equipment made by Sony (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment. Before connec[...]

200 Using your camcorder abroad Countries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted. For details, refer to the separate Network Function Operating Instructions (DCR-IP220 only). You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commer[...]

201 Additional Information Maintenance information and pr ecautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not op[...]

202 Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video head. The video head may be dirty when: – Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. – Playback pictures do not move. – Playback pictures do not appear. – The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear o[...]

203 Additional Information Charging the built-in rechargeable battery Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery installed so as to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, wil[...]

204 Maintenance information and precautions Adjusting the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. ( 2 ) Eject the tape from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cable from your camcorder. ( 3 ) Close the LCD panel [...]

205 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder [...]

206 Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from a wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. • Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. • Do not bend the [...]

207 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions Notes on dry batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following: • Be sure to insert the batteries with the + – polarities matched to the + – marks. • Dry batteries are not rechargeable. • Do not use a combination of new and old bat[...]

208 Specifications Video camera recorder System V ideo recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system MPEG1 Audio Layer2 (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette MICROMV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed Approx. 5.66 mm/s Recording/playback time (using cassette MGR60) 1 hour [...]

209 Additional Information AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the operating mode 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.) 125 × 39 × 62 mm (5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.[...]

210 — Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and contr ols 1 Lens cap (p. 29) 2 FOCUS/ZOOM switch (p. 34, 67) 3 BACK LIGHT button (p. 37) 4 Viewfinder (p. 32) Camcorder 1 7 3 2 4 5 6 8 5 LCD screen/Touch panel (p. 9, 27, 103) 6 START/STOP button (p. 29, 130) 7 Speaker 8 Eyecup[...]

211 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls 9 LCD BACKLIGHT switch (p. 31) q; MEMORY EJECT lever (p. 102) qa DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button (p. 43) qs “Memory Stick” access lamp (p. 102) qd RESET button If you press RESET, all the settings (DCR-IP220: except the NETWORK mode settings) including the date and time return to the default. qf[...]

212 qk ZOOM lever (p. 33) ql PHOTO button (p. 47, 111) w; Infrared rays (NightShot Light) emitter (p. 37) wa Remote sensor ws Camera recording lamp (p. 29) Identifying the parts and controls ws wa wd wk wl qk ql w; CAMERA (CHG) OFF ON MODE VCR MEMORY/NETWORK wh wf wg wj POWER wd POWER switch (p. 8) wf CHG lamp (p. 18) wg CAMERA lamp (p. 8) wh MEMOR[...]

213 Quick Reference e; ea es eg ed ef e; (flash) button (p. 49, 116) ea Grip belt Identifying the parts and controls 4 3 2 1 Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly. es OPEN/ Z EJECT switch (p. 25) ed Cassette lid (p. 25) ef Stylus (DCR-IP220 only) (p. 176) eg Stylus holder (DCR-IP220 only) (p. 176)[...]

214 eh Flash (p. 49, 116) ej Lens ek Focus ring/Zoom ring (p. 34, 67) Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine image. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF # measurement system for video camera and offers a [...]

215 Quick Reference rg rj rh rs rf rd rk rl rs “Memory Stick” slot (p. 102) rd OPEN switch (p. 17) rf Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 32) Identifying the parts and controls rg Battery compartment lid rh Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod s[...]

216 Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. qa 4 3 2 1 9 q; 8 7 6 5 1 PHOTO button (p. 47, 111) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 43) 3 MEMORY control buttons 4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 78, 79) 5 MULTI SRCH button (p.[...]

217 Quick Reference To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to the + – marks inside the battery compartment. Notes on the Remote Commander • Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Co[...]

218 Identifying the parts and controls qg NIGHTSHOT/SUPER NIGHTSHOT (p. 37) /COLOR SLOW SHUTTER (p. 38) / NIGHTFRAMING (p. 119) qh Tape counter (p. 36) /Self-diagnosis (p. 192) /Memory photo (p. 111) qj Remaining tape (p. 36) /Memory playback (p. 137) qk END SEARCH (p. 41) ql MPEG IN (p. 87) w; Data file name (p. 100) This indicator appears when th[...]

219 Quick Reference Index A, B AC power adaptor ............ 18, 21 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 32 Adjusting volume ................... 42 Auto red-eye reduction ........................................ 49, 116 AUTO SHTR .......................... 178 A/V connecting cable .................... 46, 80, 84, 123, 134 BACK LIGHT .................[...]

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