Sony DCR-IP45 manual

3-075-459- 12 (1) ©2002 Sony Corporation 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 dea[...]

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-IP55 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkama[...]

4 Main Featur es •Recording moving pictures on tapes (p. 29) •Playing back tapes (p. 42) •Recording still images on the “Memory Stick”s (p. 49, 114) •Recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick”s (p. 129) •Viewing still images recorded on the “Memory Stick”s (p. 135) •Viewing moving pictures on the “Memory Stick”s (p.[...]

5 Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth equipped device (optional) (DCR-IP55 only) Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your e-mail. For details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR-IP55 only) (p. 172) 5 Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • BACK LIGHT (p. 37) ?[...]

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 Check[...]

7 Table of contents “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction ................................... 103 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording ............. 114 Recording an image from a tape as a still image ................................... 122 Superimposing a still image in a “[...]

8 Intr oduction – Basic operations This section describes the basic operations to operate the camcorder. How to turn on the power and select the mode To supply power for the camcorder, see “Step 1 Preparing the power supply” on page 17. ( 1 ) Slide the POWER switch down while pressing the small green button, then release your finger. The camc[...]

9 Getting started Grip position The grip on this camcorder can be moved to three positions. Turn the grip to the appropriate position depending on your purpose. Storing position Turn the grip to this position when you store your camcorder. Recording position Turn the grip until it comes to a steady position or where it is easy to grip in order to p[...]

Quick Start Guide 10 Quick Start Guide – Recor ding on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record pictures on tepes of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Turn the grip to the recording position, and hold your camcorder through the wrist strap to prevent the camera from dropping as i[...]

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, the battery pack, the flash or the jack cover. 2 Press of the touch panel to rewind the tape. 3 Press of the touch panel to start playback. Note When using the touch panel, press operation b[...]

Quick Start Guide 12 Quick Start Guide – Recor ding on a “ Memory Stick ” Inserting a “ Memory Stick ” (p. 104) Position the b mark on the “Memory Stick” as illustrated and insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go. Connecting the power cord (p. 20) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder ou[...]

Quick Start Guide 13 Recording a still image on a “ Memory Stick ” (p. 114) 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, use the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your [...]

14 — 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. The DCR-IP55 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is in[...]

15 Getting started 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), the power cord (1) (p. 18) 2 NP-FF50 battery pack (1) (p. 17, 18) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47, 85) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 212) 5 Size AA (R6) batteries for the Remote Commander (2) (p. 213) 6 Lens cap (1) (p. 29), String (1) (p. 211) 7 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 103[...]

17 Getting started Installing the battery pack ( 1 ) Lift BATT (battery) RELEASE in the direction of the arrow to release the battery terminal cover. ( 2 ) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Step 1 Pr eparing the power supply 1 2 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed in the same way as the batter[...]

18 2 3 1 4 MEMORY/ NET- WORK CAMERA (CHG) POWER OFF ON MODE VCR Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack before using your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack (F series) . See page 196 for details of the “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack. ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the supplied [...]

19 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply While charging the battery pack, the battery CHG lamp flashes in the following cases: – The battery pack is not installed correctly. – Something is wrong with the battery pack. When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near the wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this u[...]

20 Note Approximate recording time and continuous 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 that the indication o[...]

21 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply PRECAUTION The camcorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is connected to a wall outlet, even if the camcorder itself has been turned off. Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder. • The DC I[...]

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/ NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about three months , the date and time settings [...]

23 Getting started The year changes as follows: To return to FN (Function) Press EXIT. Note Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the LCD screen for some models. When using your camcorder abroad Set the clock to the local time (p. 24). If you use the camcorder in a region where summer time is used Set DST SET to ON in the menu settings. If you[...]

24 Step 2 Setting the date and time Area Time-zone Area setting code differences 19 GMT – 12:00 Eniwetok, Kwajalein 20 GMT – 11:00 Midway Is., Samoa 21 GMT – 10:00 Hawaii 22 GMT – 09:00 Alaska 23 GMT – 08:00 LosAngeles, Tijuana 24 GMT – 07:00 Denver, Arizona 25 GMT – 06:00 Chicago, Mexico City 26 GMT – 05:00 New York, Bogota 27 GMT [...]

25 Getting started ( 1 ) Prepare the power source. ( 2 ) Turn the grip to the cassette inserting/ejecting position. See “ Introduction – Basic operations ” (p. 9) for more information. ( 3 ) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. ( 4 ) Push the middle portion[...]

26 Notes • Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause malfunction. • Be sure to turn the grip to the cassette inserting/ejecting position. Otherwise, the cassette cannot be inserted or ejected. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark. Label Labels may cause a malfuncti[...]

27 Getting started Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Press the LCD screen with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 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 ) Slide OPEN in t[...]

28 Step 4 Using the touch panel Notes • When using the touch panel, press the LCD screen lightly with your thumb, the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only) or index finger supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it. • Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied (DCR- IP55 only). • Do not press the LCD scree[...]

29 Recording – Basics — Recording – Basics — Recording a pictur e Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. ( 1 ) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides. ( 2 ) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “ Step 1 ” to “ Step 3 ” (p. 17 to 26) for more information. ( 3 ) Turn the grip to the recording pos[...]

30 After recording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). ( 2 ) Close the LCD panel, then turn the grip to the cassette inserting/ejecting position. ( 3 ) Eject the cassette. ( 4 ) Turn the grip to the storing position. ( 5 ) Remove the power source. Note Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. To enable transition Transition betwe[...]

31 Recording – Basics Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel turns about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and hold it into the camcorder body. Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode (p. 35), the viewfinder automatically turns off. When you us[...]

32 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press FN and select PAGE3 (p. 27). You can also adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the following operations. • Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press FN and select PAGE2. • Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). Press FN and select PAGE3. ( [...]

33 Recording – Basics 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. You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to yo[...]

34 Using the zoom feature Move the power 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 10 × Zoom greater than 1[...]

35 Recording – Basics 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 can see 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/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) and rotate the LCD scr[...]

36 0:00:01 45min 40 min REC FN JUL 4 2002 12 : 05 : 56 PM 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 again, it takes about one minute for[...]

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. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) and press BACK LIGHT. The . indicator appears on the LCD screen. To cancel, press BACK [...]

38 OFF ON NIGHTSHOT NIGHTSHOT SUPER SLOW S COLOR Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter Using NightShot NightShot enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or[...]

39 Recording – Basics Notes • Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. • If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the[...]

40 Self-timer recording Recording automatically starts in 10 seconds after you set the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) In the standby mode, press FN and select PAGE2 (p. 27). ( 2 ) Press SELFTIMER. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen. ( 3 ) Press START/STOP. The self-timer starts counting[...]

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 ) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 27). ( 2 ) Press END SCH. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back a[...]

42 — Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the recorded tape etc. 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. ( 3[...]

43 Playback – Basics DATACODE CAM DATA DATE DATA OFF OK When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. 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 Make sure that the LCD [...]

44 Playing back a tape Date/time B B [ a ] [ b ] [ c ] [ d ] [ e ] [ f ] Various settings Using the Remote Commander Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the playback mode. The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot OFF, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Not to display v[...]

45 Playback – Basics Playing back a tape 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 fastforward the [...]

46 Video control buttons on the LCD screen To play back or pause a tape To stop a tape To rewind a tape To fastforward a tape When the playback pause mode lasts for five minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press or PLAY on the Remote Commander. Playing back a tape[...]

47 Playback – Basics Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder 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 [...]

48 Viewing the recording on TV If your TV or VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the white plug, the sound is an L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is an R (right) signal. If your[...]

49 Advanced Recording Operations — Advanced Recording Operations — Recording still images in CAMERA mode You can record still images on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image app[...]

50 Recording still images in CAMERA mode “ Memory Stick ” For details, see page 103 for more information. 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. 114). When POWER switch is set to CAMERA You cannot select image [...]

51 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images in CAMERA mode 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 t[...]

52 Recording still images in CAMERA mode If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting the power source Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto). You cannot shoot images with the flash during the following operations: – Wide mode – Fader – Digital effect – Picture effect – Super NightShot – Color S[...]

53 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images in CAMERA mode 1 FN 3 PAGE2 PH OTO PHOTO 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 ) In the recording standby mode, press FN and sel[...]

54 2 FN 3 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. S. LIGHT AUTO SHTR EXIT RET. EXEC AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR 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[...]

55 Advanced Recording Operations To return to FN Press EXIT. To return to the automatic white balance mode Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings. If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting We recommend that you record in n (INDOOR). When you record under fluorescent lighting Select AUTO or HOLD. Your camcorder may not adjust th[...]

56 You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, the screen size is automatically sellected. 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 [...]

57 Advanced Recording Operations Using the wide mode In the wide mode, you cannot select the following functions: – Recording still images – OLD MOVIE – BOUNCE 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[...]

58 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[...]

59 Advanced Recording Operations ( 1 ) To fade in [ a ] In the recording standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1. To fade out [ b ] In the recording mode, press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press FADER. The FADER screen appears. ( 3 ) Select a desired fader mode. ( 4 ) Press OK to return to PAGE1, and press EXIT to return to FN. The fader indicator y[...]

60 Note You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions: – Digital effect – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Recording still images While using the BOUNCE function, you cannot use the following functions: – Exposure – Flexible Spot M[...]

61 Advanced Recording Operations To return to FN Press EXIT. To turn the picture effect function off Select OFF in P EFFECT in the menu settings. While using the picture effect function, you cannot use following functions: – OLD MOVIE – BOUNCE – Recording still images When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The picture effect is automatica[...]

62 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 intervals. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)[...]

63 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects – Digital effect ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE2. ( 3 ) Press DIG EFFT. The DIG EFFTscreen 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. Item[...]

64 Using special effects – Digital effect Notes • The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Recording still images • 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 [...]

65 Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE 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. Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject whi[...]

66 ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings to select a desired mode (p. 175). 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 is set[...]

67 Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE • The PROGRAM AE does not work in the following cases (The indicator flashes): – To set the NIGHTSHOT to ON. – To record images on a “ Memory Stick ” using the MEMORY MIX. • When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only), sports lesson does not work. (The indicator f[...]

68 2 1 3-6 FN EXPO – SURE MANU – AL AUTO AUTO EXPOSURE OK – + MANU – AL EXPOSURE – + OK You can adjust and set the exposure. Normally the exposure is automatically adjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – The subject is backlit – To shoot a bright subject agaist a background – To record dark pictures (e.g. ni[...]

69 Advanced Recording Operations 2 3-5 FN SPOT METER OK AUTO MENU FADER END SCH SPOT FOCUS SPOT METER PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SPOT METER 1 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 [...]

70 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 or the sky • When you[...]

71 Advanced Recording Operations 9 changes as follows: when recording a distant subject when the subject is too close to focus on Focal distance information is displayed for about three seconds on the LCD screen in the following cases: – When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to manual – When turning the focus ring Focal distan[...]

72 2 1 3-5 FN SPOT FOCUS OK AUTO MENU FADER END SCH EXPO – SURE SPOT FOCUS SPOT METER PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SPOT FOCUS 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/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). ( 2 ) Press FN to display [...]

73 Advanced Recording Operations 3,4 1 OFF FN 5,6 ON OK OK OK ON FADER PANEL OFF Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder. Use the viewfinder in the following case: When operating camera brightness and the fader (only in CAMERA mode) on [...]

74 Using the viewfinder Notes • Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands. • Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied. (DCR- IP55 only). • In VCR or memory playback mode, you cannot operate with the touch panel through the viewfinder. To operate the items that are not displayed Set the LCD screen back to [...]

75 Advanced Playback Operations 1 FN 2 MENU MANUAL SET P EFFECT OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE EXEC EXIT RET. — Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with pictur e 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 m[...]

76 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 FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press DIG EFFT. The DIG EFFT screen appears. ( 3 ) Select a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture being displayed is stored in me[...]

77 Advanced Playback Operations 1 2,3 4 FN PB ZOOM END END PB ZOOM W T PAGE2 × 2.1 PB ZOOM You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on the “ Memory Stick ” , too (p. 142). ( 1 ) In the playback or playback pause mode, press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen a[...]

78 Enlarging images recorded on tapes – PB ZOOM The PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled when you operate the following functions: – Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) – Stop playing back – Insert a “ Memory Stick ” Images in the PB ZOOM Images in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) and (USB) jack[...]

79 Advanced Playback Operations 3,4 2 FN 1 MEMORY/ NET - WORK CAMERA (CHG) POWER OFF ON MODE VCR MULTI SCH MULTI SCH END SELECT DIRECTION END EXEC DATE [a] [b] MULTI SRCH Searching for a scene – MUL TI-PICTURE SEARCH Using the multi-picture search function, you can display thumbnails of all the beginning scenes of images recorded in the tape onto[...]

80 ( 5 ) Select the thumbnail you want to play back, then press EXEC. The 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. When you want to change the thumbnail Press RET, and select the thumbna[...]

81 Advanced Playback Operations Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH When controlling the camcorder with the Remote Commander You can use the MULTI SRCH and X / x / C / c /EXECUTE buttons. If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning of the tape or between recorded portions The multi-picture search function may not work correctly. The[...]

82 To select the thumbnail with the Remote Commander Press X / x / C / c on the Remote Commander. When you press DATE or q POS You can switch to the title/date display or the tape bar display that shows the present point on the tape. While the camcorder is searching for the image or scene, the tape ber display appears even if you select Title/Date.[...]

83 Advanced Playback Operations 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 SEARC[...]

84 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. Searching for the date by using c[...]

Editing 85 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 supplied with your camcorder. 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 [...]

86 Dubbing a tape 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 MICRO MV 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[...]

Editing 87 Dubbing a tape 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 the ca[...]

88 Recor ding video or TV pr ograms 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. Yo[...]

Editing 89 2 Making a recording Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in 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 the camcorder in the[...]

90 Recording video or TV programs If your TV or 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 the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel aud[...]

Editing 91 Recording video or TV programs 3,5 PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT q REC CTRL REC PAUSE q REC CTRL RET. REC START 3 FN PAGE3 DATA CODE COUNT RESET PB MEMORY/ NET- WORK CAMERA (CHG) POWER OFF ON MODE VCR 2 i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) When you have finished dubbing a tape Press on the [...]

92 You can superimpose a title for five seconds from the recording start point. 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 select PAGE2. ( 3 ) Press TITLE. ( 4 ) Press r / R[...]

Editing 93 Superimposing a title 3 4 5-7 8 VACATION COLOR RET. POS r SIZE TITLE OK EXIT POS R PRESET TITLE STBY HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END EXIT RET. EXEC R r PRESET TITLE STBY HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END EXIT RET. EXE[...]

94 The titles superimposed with your camcorder • They are displayed only by the MICROMV format video equipment with index titler function. • The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with other video equipment. Not to display title during playback Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu setting[...]

Editing 95 Superimposing a title 2 FN 3,4 INPUT TITLE TITLE SET TITLE 5,6 8 END PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END VACATION TITLE SAVE 1 TITLE VCR MEMORY/ NET- WORK CAMERA (CHG) POWER OFF ON MODE VCR RET. EXEC R r TITLE SET END SELECT DIRECTION END EXEC EXIT DATE To use a custo[...]

96 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. 181) . ( 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, then press O[...]

Editing 97 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 to display PAGE2. ( 3 ) Press TITLE. ( 4 ) Press r / R to select , and press EXEC. The TITLE SET screen appears. ( 5 ) Select CUSTOM1 SET[...]

98 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 a tape Follow the procedure in “ Superimposing a title on starting a recording ” on[...]

Editing 99 5 7 3,4 TITLE SET TITLE END INPUT TITLE TITLE SET TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET TITLE SET CUSTOM1 ” BASEBALL ” CUSTOM2 SET &? ! ABC DEF T t 678 90 123 45 MNO J KL GH I SET ’ . , / – WXY Z TUV PQR S [ ___________________ ] EXIT TITLE SET 2 FN 1 EXIT RET. EXEC EXIT RET. EXEC MEMORY/ NET - WORK CAMERA (CHG) POWER OFF ON MODE[...]

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

Editing 101 The Micro Cassette Memory Labeling a cassette The label can consist of up to 16 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labelled cassette and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed for about five seconds. ( 1 ) Insert the cassette you want to label. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or [...]

102 The Micro Cassette Memory If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. To erase the character Press T . The last character is erased. To enter a space Press t . To enter the character on the same button in succession Press t to move the cursor to the[...]

103 “ Memory Stick ” Operations — “ 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 yo[...]

104 Using a “ Memory Stick ” – Introduction “ Memory Stick ” slot “ Memory Stick ” formatted by a computer “ Memory Stick ” formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on the “ Memory Stick ” by your c[...]

105 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Using a “ Memory Stick ” – Introduction Ejecting a “ Memory Stick ” Confirm that the “ Memory Stick ” access lamp is not lit, then press the “ Memory Stick ” once lightly. While the “ Memory Stick ” access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder i[...]

106 Using a “ Memory Stick ” – Introduction 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. FN 1 3-6 2 FN INDEX PLAY NETWORK FN INDEX CAM PLAY INDEX + PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT MENU PLAY INDEX EXPO- SURE SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS MEM MIX V[...]

107 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Using a “ Memory Stick ” – Introduction Notes • When using the touch panel, press the LCD screen lightly with your thumb, the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only) or index finger supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. • Do not press the LCD s[...]

108 Using a “ Memory Stick ” – Introduction 1 2 FN 3-5 MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET SLIDE SHOW FILE NO. DELET ALL FORMAT EXIT RET. EXEC EXIT RET. EXEC SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD REMAIN 23 MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGE SIZE EXIT RET. EXEC OFF MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGE SIZE Selecting still image quality mode You can se[...]

109 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Using a “ Memory Stick ” – Introduction Note In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality, depending on the type of images you are shooting. Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The memory capacity a[...]

110 Selecting 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 POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK for (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select MOVIE SET in in the menu settings, then press EXEC (p.[...]

111 “ Memory Stick ” Operations 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 the camcorder. FINE: You can record[...]

112 Using a “ Memory Stick ” – Introduction 2 FN 3 4 5 1 MEMORY/ NET- WORK CAMERA (CHG) POWER OFF ON MODE VCR EXIT RET. EXEC 1152x864 REMAIN 23 MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE EXIT RET. EXEC OFF MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGE SIZE EXIT RET. EXEC 1152x864 640x480 REMAIN 23 MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE 115[...]

113 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Using a “ Memory Stick ” – Introduction Approximate number of still images you can record on a “ Memory Stick ” The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject. Image size settings Setting Meaning Indicator 1152 × 864 Records[...]

114 Recor ding still images on a “ Memory Stick ” – Memory photo r ecording 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/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). ( 2 ) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up[...]

115 “ Memory Stick ” Operations When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) The following functions do not work: – Wide mode – Digital zoom – SteadyShot function – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Fader – Picture effect – Digital effect – Title – Sports lesson mode of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashe[...]

116 Recording still images on a “ Memory Stick ” – Memory photo recording [a] [b] Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select one of the three modes described below in the menu settings. NORMAL [ a ] Your camcorder shoots up to four still images in 1152 × 864 size or 13 still images in 640[...]

117 “ Memory Stick ” Operations 1 3 2 FN 7 PHOTO MEMORY/ NET- WORK CAMERA (CHG) POWER OFF ON MODE VCR MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGE SIZE EXIT RET. EXEC OFF Recording still images on a “ Memory Stick ” – Memory photo recording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Pr[...]

118 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 indicato[...]

119 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Recording still images on a “ Memory Stick ” – Memory photo recording If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting the power source Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto). The flash does not fire even if you select AUTO and Auto red-eye reduction ( ) during the foll[...]

120 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 b[...]

121 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Self-timer memory photo recording You can record images 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/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). ( 2 ) Press FN and select PAGE2. ( 3 ) Press SELFTIMER in the standby mode. The (self-tim[...]

122 Recor ding an image fr om a tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data 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 image on a “ Memory Stick. ” Before operation[...]

123 “ Memory Stick ” Operations S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT : Signal flow A/V A/V connecting cable (supplied) Recording an image from a tape as a still image Titles which have already been recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on the “ Memory Stick ” . The title does not appear while you are recording a still image with PHOTO. Recorcin[...]

124 : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) Recording an image from a tape as a still image If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable to the S video jacks of b[...]

125 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Superimposing a still image in a “ Memory Stick ” on an image – MEMOR Y MIX 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 [...]

126 1 2 3 4,5 6 FN MEM M I X + + PAGE2 MEMORY/ NET- WORK CAMERA (CHG) POWER OFF ON MODE VCR + MEM MIX M C CAM LUMI OFF OK M C CAM CHROM CAM C M CHROM M. LUMI + MEM MIX OFF OK + M. LUMI + MEM MIX OFF OK + Still image Superimposing a still image in a “ Memory Stick ” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording a superimposed image to tape Before operati[...]

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. 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 a la[...]

128 1 2 3 4,5 6 FN MEM M I X + + PAGE2 MEMORY/ NET- WORK CAMERA (CHG) POWER OFF ON MODE VCR + MEM MIX M C CAM LUMI OFF OK M C CAM CHROM CAM C M CHROM M. LUMI + MEM MIX OFF OK + M. LUMI + MEM MIX OFF OK + To change the still image to be superimposed Press – /+ on the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY MIX Press OFF. The display ret[...]

129 “ Memory Stick ” Operations 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/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). ( 2 ) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your [...]

130 Recording moving pictures on the “ Memory Stick ” – MPEG movie recording Note Sound is recorded in monaural. MPEG movie recorded with the camcorder: • Is MPEG MOVIE AD • Cannot be played back on other digital still cameras and digital video camera recorders. • Cannot be output from the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface). When the POWER swit[...]

131 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Recording moving pictures on the “ Memory Stick ” – MPEG movie recording 4 ST ART/STOP 1 2 FN PAGE2 MEMORY/ NET- WORK CAMERA (CHG) POWER OFF ON MODE VCR START/STOP Self-timer MPEG movie recording You can record images on the “ Memory Stick ” with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for[...]

132 3 2 ST ART/STOP 40 min BBB N FN SFN REC [15Sec] 0:03 0:15:42 1 MEMORY/ NET- WORK CAMERA (CHG) POWER OFF ON MODE VCR Recor ding a pictur e from a tape as a moving pictur e 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[...]

133 “ Memory Stick ” Operations S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture : Signal flow Yellow A/V connecting cable (supplied) 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 remove the battery pack.[...]

134 Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or V[...]

135 “ Memory Stick ” Operations V iewing a still image – Memory photo playback 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 [...]

136 Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback 6/100 MEMORY PLAY 1152 JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 AM FN INDEX CAM + 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 [...]

137 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback - T t B mark Playing back 6 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/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. ( 2 )[...]

138 You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “ Memory Stick. ” You can also play back 6 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/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. ( 2 ) Press PLAY or PB. The last r[...]

139 “ Memory Stick ” Operations FN MPEG VOL SCRN SIZE N X INDEX CAM + + VOL JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 AM MO V 10001 1/2 0 0:03 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback To change the screen size Press SCRN SIZE. The screen size changes as follows: Note on the screen size • The picture may not be displayed at the middle of the LCD screen, dep[...]

140 Copying still images r ecorded on the “ Memory Stick ” to a tape 6,7 + 3 5 FN REC PAUSE REC CTRL 26/26 MEMORY PLAY RET. REC START + REC PAUSE REC CTRL 0:00:07 MEMORY PLAY RET. REC START PAGE3 PB 1 MEMORY/ NET- WORK CAMERA (CHG) POWER OFF ON MODE VCR 640 You can copy still images recorded on the “ Memory Stick ” and record them to a tape[...]

141 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Copying images recorded on the “ Memory Stick ” to a tape Notes • You cannot copy MPEG movie files to the tape. • You cannot copy the index screen to the tape. During copying You cannot operate the following functions: – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY DELETE – MEMORY – /+ – MEMORY MIX Ima[...]

142 1 2,3 4 FN PB ZOOM MEMORY PLAY 3/14 END PB ZOOM W T PAGE2 1152 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 the “ Memory Stick ” . Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into y[...]

143 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Enlarging still images recorded on the “ Memory Stick ” – Memory PB ZOOM Pictures in the Memory PB ZOOM mode Pictures are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface). In the Memory PB ZOOM mode If you press DSPL/TOUCH PANEL button, the frame on the Memory PB ZOOM screen disappears. You cannot move the[...]

144 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/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select[...]

145 “ Memory Stick ” Operations Playing back images continuously – SLIDE SHOW To view the recorded images on TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder (p. 47) before operation. If you change the “ Memory Stick ” during operation The slide show does not operate. If you change the “ Memor[...]

146 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/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. ( 2 ) In MEMORY/NETWORK mode, go to step 3. In VCR mode, press PB. ( 3 ) Press INDEX on your camcorder to display the index. [...]

147 “ Memory Stick ” Operations 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/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. ( 2 ) Press PLAY or PB, then press – /+ to selec[...]

148 Deleting selected images on the index screen Before operation Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. ( 2 ) In MEMORY/NETWORK mode, go to step 3. In VCR mode, press PB. ( 3 ) Press INDEX to display the index. ( 4 ) Press DEL, then press the image you want to delete.[...]

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/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU, then select DELETE ALL in in the menu se[...]

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 swi[...]

151 Viewing Images Using your Computer There are the following ways of connecting the 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 the camcorder and then insert it [...]

152 You can view or edit the images recorded on a tape using your computer. You can 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 is required. Note To view images on your computer, you have to install the i.LINK driver and the[...]

153 Viewing Images Using your Computer Connecting your camcor der to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to the computer. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly. When connecting to a compu[...]

154 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Recommended computer usage environment when connecting via USB cable and viewing the “ Memory Stick ” images on the computer Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Editi[...]

155 Viewing Images Using your Computer 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 the camcorder ” . If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, log in with permission of administrators. If you are using Windows XP, [...]

156 Making the computer recognize the camcorder Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer Refer to page 166, 169 for details on viewing the “ Memory Stick ” images on your computer. You need to install PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape on your computer. Install it from the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. To insta[...]

157 Viewing Images Using your Computer 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/ NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). ( 3 ) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB [...]

158 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 correctly install the USB driver. Viewing images recorded on a tape Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your[...]

159 Viewing Images Using your Computer Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP 6 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) 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 [...]

160 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/ NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). 4 Connect the USB connector on your computer to the (USB)[...]

161 Viewing Images Using your Computer 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. 155). If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorised as Power Users or log in with permission of administrators. I[...]

162 ( 6 ) Select . ( 7 ) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with 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 images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users USB connector USB cabl[...]

163 Viewing Images Using your Computer Viewing pictures live from your camcorder ( 1 ) Follow the steps 1, 2 on page 161. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Select USB STREAM in to ON in the menu settings (p. 181). ( 3 ) Follow the steps 4 to 7 on pages 161 and 162. The picture from your camcorder appears on preview window on your computer. Capt[...]

164 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users Capturing moving pictures ( 1 ) Select . ( 2 ) Look at the preview window and click on at the first scene of the movie you want to capture. changes to . ( 3 ) Look at the preview window and click on at the last scene you want to capture. The moving picture is captured. The[...]

165 Viewing Images Using your Computer Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users Carry out the following operations after quitting the application: – Disconnect the USB cable. – Change the POWER switch to the other position or set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder. When operating the following modes,[...]

166 USB connector USB cable (supplied) (USB) jack Viewing images Before operation • You need to install the USB driver to view “ Memory Stick ” images on your computer (p. 155). • 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 t[...]

167 Viewing Images Using your Computer Folder containing still image and moving picture data Viewing images recorded on a “ Memory Stick ” on your computer – For Windows users ( 5 ) Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder. For the detailed folder and file name, see “ Image file storage destinations and image files. ?[...]

168 Disconnect the USB cable and remove the “ Memory Stick ” or setthe POWER switch to OFF(CHG) – For Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Me, Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional users To unplug the USB cable, eject the “ Memory Stick ” or set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG), follow the procedure below. ( 1 ) Move the cursor to the “ Unplug[...]

169 Viewing Images Using your Computer 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 the camcorder to the computer's USB connector. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, alo[...]

170 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 screen appears. ( 3 ) Click the “ U[...]

171 Viewing Images Using your Computer Viewing images Before operation You need to install the USB driver to view the “ Memory Stick ” images on your computer. (p. 170) QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures. ( 1 ) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load. ( 2 ) Insert a “ Memory Stick ” into your camcor[...]

172 – DCR-IP55 only You can access the Internet using a Bluetooth equipped device that is complied to the 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 [NETWORK]. (Bluetooth) lamp light[...]

Using the Network function 173 Accessing the network How to hold your camcorder when operating in NETWORK mode Hold your camcorder with your hand through the wrist strap to keep from dropping it. The operation buttons needed in NETWORK mode are displayed on the LCD screen. Press the buttons with the stylus supplied. After using the stylus Put it ba[...]

174 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 or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 4 [...]

175 Customising Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH LVL WHT BAL N.S. LIGHT AUTO SHTR Mode —— —— HIGH z NORMAL LOW —— z ON OFF z ON OFF Meaning To suit your specific shooting requirement. To add special effects like those in films or on the TV to images (p. 61, 75). To make the flash l[...]

176 * DCR-IP55 only. SteadyShot function • The SteadyShot function may not correct excessive camera-shake. Even if STEADYSHOT is set to ON. • Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function. If you cancel the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot off indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation[...]

177 Customising Your Camcorder Icon/item LCD/VF SET LCD B.L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. Mode z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT —— z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT Meaning To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal. To brighten the LCD screen. To adjust the color on the LCD screen with r / R . To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to normal. To brighten the viewfinder[...]

178 Changing the menu settings Icon/item MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE MOVIE SET MOVIEMODE REMAIN Mode z OFF NORMAL EXP BRKTG MULTI SCRN z SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD z 1152 × 864 640 × 480 z SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD LIGHTMODE z AUTO ON Meaning Not to record continuously. To record from four to 13 images continuously (p. 116). To reco[...]

179 Customising Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item MEMORY SET SLIDE SHOW FILE NO. DELETE ALL FORMAT Mode —— z SERIES RESET —— z RETURN OK Meaning To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 144). To assign numbers to file in sequence even if the “ Memory Stick ” is changed. To reset the file numbering each time the “[...]

180 Changing the menu settings Icon/item CM SET TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL q INFODSPL TAPE SET q REMAIN Mode —— z ON OFF —— —— z ON OFF z AUTO ON Meaning To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 96). To display the title you have superimposed. Not to display the title. To label a cassette (p. 101). To erase all the d[...]

181 Customising Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE Meaning To set the date or time (p. 22). To deactivate the USB Streaming function. To activate the USB Streaming function. To display the following information indicators in English: min, STBY, REC, CAPTURE, VOL, END SEARCH and STA[...]

182 Icon/item OTHERS DATA CODE (On the Remote Commander) AREA SET DST SET** BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP Meaning When you press the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander, the date, time and various settings during playback (p. 43). The date and time are displayed during playback. To set your area temporarily, when using the camcorder, in a ne[...]

183 Troubleshooting 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 190. In the recording mode Symptom [...]

184 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 MODE (p. 181) in [...]

185 Troubleshooting In the playback mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape (p. 45). • The video head may be dirty. c Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 202). • Volume is turned to minimum. c Turn up the volume (p. 42). • There is no title in the tape. c Superimpose the t[...]

186 In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 17). • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 20). • The temperature of the environment is too[...]

187 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/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). c Set it to MEMORY/NETWORK (p. 13, 114). • The “ Memory Stick ” is not inserted. c Insert a “ Memory Stick ” (p. 104). • [...]

188 Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • 20 titles have been recorded. c Erase unnecessary title (p. 96). • The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible (p. 26). • The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion. c Superimpose the title to the recorded pos[...]

189 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Charging is completed. • The battery pack is not properly installed. c Install it properly (p. 17). • The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG). c Set it to OFF (CHG). • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect i[...]

190 C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display 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. 20, 196). • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize (p[...]

191 Troubleshooting W arning 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 moving picture (p. 125). C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 190). E The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: • The battery [...]

192 Warning messages • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 22). • FOR “ InfoLITHIUM ” Use an “ InfoLIHIUM ” battery pack (p. 20, 196). BATTERY ONLY • CLEANING CASSETTE 2) The video heads are dirty (p. 201). • COPY INHIBIT You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal (p. 194). 1) • FULL The “ Memory Stick ”[...]

193 Troubleshooting Warning indicators and messages • TITLE FULL 20 titles have been recorded (p. 94). 1) • INPUT ERROR A picture in an incompatible format (such as one recorded with the DV format) is input (p. 91). 1) • CHANGE TO “ CAM ” or “ VCR ” A cleaning cassette cannot be used in MEMORY/ NETWORK mode (DCR-IP55 only) (p. 202). 1[...]

194 — Additional Information — Usable cassettes 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 [...]

195 Additional Information Usable cassettes Notes on the MICROMV cassette When affixing a label on the MICROMV cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the location illustrated below [ a ] so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder. After using the MICROMV cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it [...]

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 th[...]

197 Additional Information About the “ InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack How to store the battery pack • If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following procedure once per year to maintain proper function. 1. Fully charge the battery. 2. Discharge on your electronic equipment. 3. Remove the battery from the equipment and store it i[...]

198 The i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant MICROMV input/output jack. 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 o[...]

199 Additional Information About i.LINK i.LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having i.LINK (MICROMV Interface), see pages 87 and 90. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) compatible equipment made by Sony (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other [...]

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-IP55 only). You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the b[...]

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 and precautions [a] [b] If the above problem, [ a ] or [ b ] occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony MGRCLD cleaning cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning. If the video heads gets dirtier, the entire screen becomes blue [ b ] . Using a cleaning cassette Follow the p[...]

203 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions CALIBRATE CALIBRATE CALIBRATE FN N X m M PB 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 [...]

204 Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC 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 and have it checked by a Sony[...]

205 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions • Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit. • While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. • The unit becomes warm during use. This i[...]

206 Specifications Video camera recorder System Video 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) One hour[...]

207 Additional Information Specifications 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 ×[...]

208 1 2 8 9 qa qs qd qf qg qh 4 3 5 6 7 q; — Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and contr ols 1 Lens cap (p. 29) 2 LCD screen/Touch panel (p. 27, 31, 105) 3 RESET button (p. 188) 4 DC IN jack 5 FOCUS button (p. 70) 6 BACK LIGHT button (p. 37) 7 DSPL (DISPLAY)/TOUCH PANEL button (p. 43) 8 i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) (p. 87, 90, 124, 134, 152[...]

209 Quick Reference qj Flash (p. 51, 118) qk Focus ring (p. 70) ql Lens w; Camera recording lamp (p. 29) wa Infrared rays (Nightshot Light) emitter (p. 38) Identifying the parts and controls qj qk ql w; wa ws wd wf wg ws Remote sensor wd OPEN button (p. 29) wf (Bluetooth) lamp (DCR-IP55 only) (p. 172) wg HOLOGRAM AF emitter (p. 119) Note on the Car[...]

210 Identifying the parts and controls wh eh ej ek el r; ra wj wk wl e; ea es ed ef eg wh COLOR SLOW S/SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 38) wj NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 38) wk Battery or Flash CHG (Charge) lamp (p. 18, 51, 118) wl (flash) button (p. 51, 118) e; POWER switch (p. 8) ea CAMERA lamp (p. 8) es MEMORY/NETWORK lamp (DCR-IP55) or MEMORY lamp (DCR-IP4[...]

211 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls rl rs rh rj rk rd rf rg rs Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 33) rd PHOTO button (p. 49, 114) rf Stylus holder (DCR-IP55 only) (p. 173) rg Wrist strap (p. 10, 12) rh Power zoom lever (p. 34) rj START/STOP button (p. 29) rk Microphone rl Battery pack or battery terminal cover (p. 17) How to a[...]

212 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. 49, 114) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 43) 3 MEMORY control buttons 4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 83, 84) 5 MULTI SRCH button (p.[...]

213 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. The Remote Commander • Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander m[...]

214 1 2 0m i n STBY 0:1 2:3 4 – + 12 m i n ST I L L E N D 1 6:9 W I D E S E A R C H NEG . AR T AUTO 6 0 AWB MP E G IN F1 .8 9 d B 100 – 0001 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 0 qa w; ql qk qf 7 8 qg qh qd wa wd ws qj qs Operation indicators 1 Micro Cassette Memory (p. 36) 2 Remaining battery time (p. 36) 3 Zoom (p. 34) /Data file name (p. 103) 4 Digital effect (p.[...]

215 Quick Reference Index A, B AC power adaptor .................. 20 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 33 Adjusting volume ................... 42 Auto red-eye reduction .. 51, 118 AUTO SHTR .......................... 175 A/V connecting cable .......................... 47, 85, 123, 133 BACK LIGHT .......................... 37 Battery pack ........[...]

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