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Sony DCR-IP5E/IP7E Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ
Перед эксплуатацией аппарата внимательно
прочтите, пожалуйста, данное руководство
и сохраняйте его для дальнейших справок.
DCR-IP5E/IP7E
©2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Digital Video Camera

    Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ Перед эксплуатацией аппарата внимательно прочтите, пожалуйста, данное руководство и сохраняйте его для дальнейших справок. DCR-IP5E/IP7E ©2001 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 English 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.
  • Page 3 DCR-IP7E only Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this Handycam is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1995/5/EC. Countries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted. For details, refer to the separate Network Function Operating Instructions.

  • Page 4: Main Features

    Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth device (not supplied) (DCR-IP7E only) •Accessing the Internet and sending/receiving your e-mail. For details, refer to the network function operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in recording mode •Back light (p.
  • Page 5 Main Features Functions to give an effect to your recordings •Digital zoom (p. 124) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10 , set up the D ZOOM item in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 66) •Picture effect (p.

  • Page 8: Introduction - Basic Operations

    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 25. (1) Slide the POWER switch down while pressing the small green button, then release your finger.

  • Page 9: How To Use The Control Button

    Introduction – Basic operations How to use the control button Most of the operations are carried out using the control button. Select a button displayed on the screen using the control button, then press the centre z on the control button. (1) Press v/V/b/B on the control button repeatedly to select the desired button displayed on the screen.
  • Page 10 Introduction – Basic operations The procedure above is referred to as “Select [XXXX], then press the centre z on the control button” in this operating instructions. When an item is selected A green bar appears above the item. If certain items are not available The colour of those items changes to grey.
  • Page 11 Introduction – Basic operations To return to the FN screen Select OK, then RETURN, or with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the centre z. Next, select EXIT with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the centre z. To execute settings Select OK with v/V/b/B on the control...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Recording a programme ... 103 Superimposing a title ... 108 Making your own titles ... 116 The Micro Cassette Memory ... 120 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings ... 124 “Memory Stick” Operations – DCR-IP7E only Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction .. 136 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 13 Additional Information Compatible cassettes ... 229 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ... 231 About i.LINK ... 233 Using your camcorder abroad ... 235 Maintenance information and precautions ... 236 Specifications ... 244 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ... 248...

  • Page 16: Quick Start Guide

    Englsih Quick Start Guide Connecting the mains lead Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 25). AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. This guide introduces you to the basic operations for recording/playback.
  • Page 17 When you purchase your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. Set up the clock before recording (p. 32). Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p.
  • Page 19 POWER CAMERA MEMORY/ (CHG) NETWORK MODE POWER CAMERA MEMORY/ (CHG) NETWORK MODE START/STOP...

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-IP7E is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations.
  • Page 21 Using this manual Note on the MICROMV format Your camcorder is based on the MICROMV format. You can only use MICROMV cassettes with your camcorder. •Records and plays back for about 60 minutes with equal quality when compared to DV (digital video).

  • Page 22: Precautions On Camcorder Care

    LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

  • Page 23: Checking Supplied Accessories

    Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. RMT-817 RMT-818...
  • Page 24 Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 25) qd 21-pin adaptor (1) (p. 60) European models only * DCR-IP7E only. Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

  • Page 25: Step 1 Preparing The Power Supply

    Installing the battery pack We recommend that you use the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While turning down the VBATT (battery) release lever in the direction of the arrow 1, remove the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2.

  • Page 26: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (F series). See page 231 for details on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
  • Page 27 Step 1 Preparing the power supply (1) Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing the lens side. (2) Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor.
  • Page 28 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 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 the battery pack is being charged, the CHG lamp flashes in the following cases: –...
  • Page 29 * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes for recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off.

  • Page 30: Connecting To The Mains

    “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (F series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” F series battery packs have the “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Connecting to the mains When you intend to use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from the mains using the AC power adaptor.
  • Page 31 Notes •The AC power adaptor cannot supply power if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has “source priority”. This means that the battery pack cannot supply...

  • Page 32: Step 2 Setting The Date And Time

    POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-IP7E only) unless you set the date and time. If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the date and time settings may be erased (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p.
  • Page 33 Step 2 Setting the date and time (6) Select your area, then press the centre z on the control button. (7) Select whether your area is in summer time or not, then press the centre z on the control button. When your area is in summer time, select ON, when not in summer time, select OFF.

  • Page 34: Simple Setting Of Clock By Time Difference

    “– – – – – – – –” and “– –:– –:– –” are recorded on the tape or the “Memory Stick” (DCR-IP7E only) as the data code. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 24-hour cycle. Simple setting of clock by time difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference.
  • Page 35 Step 2 Setting the date and time Area Time-zone Area setting code differences Lisbon, London GMT+01:00 Berlin, Paris GMT+02:00 Helsinki, Cairo GMT+03:00 Moscow, Nairobi GMT+03:30 Tehran GMT+04:00 Abu Dhabi, Baku GMT+04:30 Kabul GMT+05:00 Karachi, Islamabad GMT+05:30 Calcutta, New Delhi GMT+06:00 Almaty, Dhaka GMT+06:30 Rangoon...

  • Page 36: Step 3 Inserting A Cassette

    Step 3 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for the power supply (p. 25 to 31). (2) Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the cassette lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.
  • Page 37 Note on the label Labels may cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Therefore, be sure not to: •Stick on any labels than the one supplied. •Stick the label onto any part of the cassette other than the label position [a].

  • Page 38: Recording - Basics

    (6) Press START/STOP. The STBY indicator flashes. Then, the REC indicator appears instead and the camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. POWER CAMERA MEMORY/...
  • Page 39 However, check the following: – When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). If you leave your camcorder in standby mode for 5 minutes while a cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear.

  • Page 40: Shooting With The Mirror Mode

    Recording a picture While the REC indicator is flashing The START/STOP button does not work. Wait until the camcorder returns to standby. (The recording is being carried out while the REC indicator is flashing.) Adjusting the angle of the LCD...
  • Page 41 Recording a picture In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-IP7E only) mode. Pull out the viewfinder, and open the LCD panel and rotate it as illustrated below. indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, Xz appears in standby mode, and z appears in recording mode.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Screen

    Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen When recording in bright conditions, set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF. (1) In CAMERA, MEMORY (DCR-IP7E only), playback, or playback pause mode, select FN, then press the centre z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    The recorded picture will not be affected. The setting of the LCD BACKLIGHT switch Normally, set it to ON. When you use the camcorder in bright conditions using the battery pack, set it to OFF. This position saves battery power.

  • Page 44: Using The Zoom Feature

    Recording a picture Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight when using the battery pack. Set up the VF B.L. item in the menu settings (p. 124). Even if you adjust the viewfinder backlight The recorded picture will not be affected. Using the zoom feature Push ZOOM up or down slightly for a slower zoom.
  • Page 45 Recording a picture The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The digital zooming zone appears when you set D ZOOM to 20 or 120 in the menu settings (p. 124)/ Note During optical-zooming or when the zoom position is set to the “W”-end side, the SteadyShot function does not work.
  • Page 46 Recording a picture The indicators displayed in recording mode The indicators are not recorded on the tape. Remaining battery time indicator/ Micro Cassette Memory indicator/ STBY/REC indicator/ 0:00:01 45min 4 7 2002 12 : 05 : 56 Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time.

  • Page 47: Shooting Backlit Subjects - Back Light

    Recording a picture Remaining tape indicator The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed during recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.

  • Page 48: Self-Timer Recording

    Recording a picture Self-timer recording Recording with the self-timer starts automatically in 10 seconds. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In standby mode, select FN, then press the centre z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears.
  • Page 49 Recording a picture To cancel self-timer recording Select SELF TIMER, then press the centre z on the control button in standby mode. The (self- timer) indicator disappears from the screen. Note The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when: – The self-timer recording is finished. –...

  • Page 50: Checking The Recording - End Search

    (3) Select END SCH, then press the centre z on the control button. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker.

  • Page 51: Playback - Basics

    Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture 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 supplied with your camcorder.
  • Page 52 (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR. The camcorder turns on and the VCR lamp lights (4) Select , then press the centre z on the control button to rewind the tape.
  • Page 53 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. However, this is not a malfunction.
  • Page 54 Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or on the Remote Commander. The indicators being displayed disappear from the screen. To display the indicators, press DISPLAY again. Using the data code function...
  • Page 55 Playing back a tape (4) Select CAM DATA or DATE DATA, then press the centre z on the control button. The top of the selected button is indicated with a green bar. (5) Select OK, then press the centre z on the control button.

  • Page 56: Various Playback Modes

    – A blank portion of the tape is being played back. – The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. – The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set. – The camcorder is in various playback modes. Data code When you connect your camcorder to a TV, the data code also appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 57 Playing back a tape To advance the tape •Select , then press the centre z on the control button when the tape is not being played back. To resume normal playback, select , then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 58 Select END SCH on the PAGE2 screen through the FN screen, then press the centre z on the control button when the tape is not being played back. The camcorder plays back the last 5 seconds of the recorded section, then stops the playback.

  • Page 59: Viewing The Recording On The Tv Screen

    Viewing the recording on the TV screen Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/ V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the camcorder screen.
  • Page 60 If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector (EUROCONNECTOR) – European models only Use the 21-pin adaptor supplied with your camcorder. If your TV has an S video jack Connect using the S video plug to faithfully obtain original pictures. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable.

  • Page 61: Advanced Recording Operations

    (optional). You can record about 510 images on a 60-minute cassette. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on a “Memory Stick” (DCR-IP7E only) (p. 149). (1) In standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears.
  • Page 62 To use the tape photo recording function while using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder immediately records an image on the screen. To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-IP7E only) We recommend that you record on a “Memory...
  • Page 63 Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timer recording You can make a tape photo recording with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In standby mode, select FN, then press the centre z on the control button.

  • Page 64: Using The Wide Mode

    Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The pictures viewed during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide -screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction.
  • Page 65 In wide mode, you cannot select the following functions: – Old movie – Bounce During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

  • Page 66: Using The Fader Function

    Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. NORM. FADER (fader)/ MOSC. FADER (mosaic)/ BOUNCE 1) 2) MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to colour. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from colour to black-and-white.
  • Page 67 (4) Press DISPLAY to turn off the screen buttons. (5) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator flashes, then lights up. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. FADER To return to the FN screen...
  • Page 68 Using the fader function To cancel the fader function Before pressing START/STOP, select OFF, then press the centre z on the control button. Note You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function, and vice versa. – Digital effect –...

  • Page 69: Using Special Effects - Picture Effect

    Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV. NEG. ART [a] : The colour and brightness of the picture are reversed. SEPIA : The picture is sepia. B&W : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white).
  • Page 70 Using special effects – Picture effect (1) In CAMERA mode, select FN, then press the centre z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (2) Select MENU, then press the centre z on the control button. The menu appears. (3) Select P EFFECT via z or B on the control button.

  • Page 71: Using Special Effects - Digital Effect

    OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, the picture effect to SEPIA, and sets the appropriate shutter speed. Still image/...
  • Page 72 Using special effects – Digital effect (1) In CAMERA mode, select FN, then press the centre z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (2) Select PAGE3, then press the centre z on the control button. The PAGE3 screen appears. (3) Select DIG EFFT, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 73 Using special effects – Digital effect PAGE3 To return to the FN screen Select OK, then press the centre z on the control button after step 5. The PAGE3 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the centre z on the control button. To cancel the digital effect Select OFF, then press the centre z on the...
  • Page 74 Using special effects – Digital effect When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The digital effect will be automatically cancelled. When recording in slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod. Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2...

  • Page 75: Using The Program Ae Function

    Landscape This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. Low lux This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.
  • Page 76 Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In standby or MEMORY (DCR-IP7E only) mode, select FN, then press the centre z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (2) Select MENU, then press the centre z on the control button. The menu appears. (3) Select PROGRAM AE via centre z or B on the control button.
  • Page 77 Using the PROGRAM AE function Notes •Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance in these modes, you cannot take close-ups in the following modes: – Spotlight – Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes: –...

  • Page 78: Adjusting The White Balance Manually

    Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural colour balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-IP7E only) mode, select FN, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 79 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment when: – You detach the battery for replacement. – You bring your camcorder from the interior of a house holding the exposure, and vice versa. In hold white balance mode...

  • Page 80: Adjusting The Exposure Manually

    Adjusting the exposure manually You can adjust and set the exposure. Normally exposure is automatically adjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – To make a fine exposure adjustment – To shoot a bright subject with a dark background –...
  • Page 81 AUTO, then press the centre z on the control button in step 4. Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode: – If you change the PROGRAM AE mode.

  • Page 82: Focusing Manually

    Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting – subjects through glass coated with water droplets – horizontal stripes –...
  • Page 83 Select AUTO, then press the centre z on the control button in step 4. The 9, is turned off, and the camcorder returns to the autofocus mode. To record distant subjects In step 4, select INFINITY, then press the centre z on the control button.

  • Page 84: Advanced Playback Operations

    Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect function: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W, and SOLARIZE. (1) In playback or playback pause mode, select FN, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 85 However, you can record images on a “Memory Stick” (DCR-IP7E only) (p. 156, 162), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures processed by the picture effect function Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV)

  • Page 86: Playing Back A Tape With Digital Effects

    Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect function: STILL, FLASH, LUMI., and TRAIL. (1) In playback or playback pause mode, select FN, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 87 However, you can record images on a “Memory Stick” (DCR-IP7E only) (p. 156, 162), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV)

  • Page 88: Searching For A Scene - Multi-Picture Search

    Select the thumbnail you want to play back, then press the centre z on the control button, the camcorder starts searching for the image or scene and plays it back automatically. You can also control this function using the...
  • Page 89 The MULTI SCH screen appears. (4) Select </,, then press the centre z on the control button. The camcorder starts scanning in the selected direction. When you select ,, the thumbnails are displayed from the upper- left window, and when you select <, they...
  • Page 90 (5) Select the thumbnail you want to play back, then press the centre z on the control button. 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.
  • Page 91 To end the multi-picture search function from the playback screen Select EXIT, then press the centre z on the control button. When controlling the camcorder from the Remote Commander You can use the MULTI SRCH and X/x/C/c/ EXECUTE buttons. MULTI SRCH...
  • Page 92 When you press MULTI SRCH on the Remote Commander The MULTI SCH screen appears. During searching The other functions of this camcorder do not work. The thumbnail images displayed on the MULTI SCH screen You cannot modify these thumbnail images.

  • Page 93: Searching The Boundaries Of Recorded Tape By Title - Title Search

    PHOTO SEARCH t (no indicator) (3) Press X or x on the Remote Commander to select the title you want to playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that you selected. X/x/C/c/EXECUTE buttons/ These buttons function the same as the control button on the STOP camcorder./...
  • Page 94 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search To stop searching Press STOP on the Remote Commander. If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The title search function may not work correctly. To superimpose a title See page 108.

  • Page 95: Searching A Recording By Date - Date Search

    PHOTO SEARCH t (no indicator) (3) Press X or x on the Remote Commander to select the date you want to playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected date. X/x/C/c/EXECUTE buttons/ These buttons function the same as the control button on the STOP camcorder./...

  • Page 96: Date Search

    Searching a recording by date – Date search To stop searching Press STOP on the Remote Commander. If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly. Micro Cassette Memory The Micro Cassette Memory can hold 20 recording date data.

  • Page 97: Searching For A Photo - Photo Search

    PHOTO SEARCH t (no indicator) (3) Press X or x on the Remote Commander to select the date you want to playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that you selected. X/x/C/c/EXECUTE buttons/ These buttons function the same as the control button on the STOP camcorder./...
  • Page 98 Searching for a photo – Photo search To stop searching Press STOP on the Remote Commander. If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The photo search function may not work correctly. The number of photos that can be searched The available number is up to approximate 400 photos.

  • Page 99: Editing

    Dubbing a tape – 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.
  • Page 100 Dubbing a tape (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Prepare the VCR for recording: connect the A/V connecting cable, then set the input selector to LINE.
  • Page 101 You cannot dub the titles, displayed indicators, the contents of Micro Cassette Memory, or letters on the “Memory Stick” index screen (DCR-IP7E only). (You cannot connect the camcorder to a DV product.)
  • Page 102 Dubbing a tape (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the recorder, and insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. (2)Prepare the recorder for recording. Set the input selector to LINE if it is provided.

  • Page 103: Recording A Programme

    When using the A/V connecting cable You can record or edit a programme from another VCR 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.

  • Page 104: Making A Recording

    Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings (The default setting is LCD.) (p. 124). (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder and insert a recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
  • Page 105 When you have finished dubbing the tape Select , then press the centre z on the control button on your camcorder and stop the playback of the VCR. 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 red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR.
  • Page 106 Recording a programme (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert a recorded tape into the player. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (3) Select FN, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 107 If you record a playback pause picture with the i.LINK (MICROMV) jack The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your camcorder, the picture may jitter. Note First, start playback or turn to the playback pause mode before the camcorder starts recording or turns to the recording pause mode.

  • Page 108: Superimposing A Title

    Superimposing a title You can superimpose a title for 5 seconds from the recording start point. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for about 5 seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p.
  • Page 109 Superimposing a title Superimposing a title on starting a recording (1) In standby mode, select FN, then press the centre z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (2) Select PAGE2, then press the centre z on the control button. The PAGE2 screen appears. (3) Select TITLE, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 110 Superimposing a title (6) If necessary, change the colour, size, or position by selecting COLOUR, SIZE, POS r or POS R, then press the centre z on the control button repeatedly. (7) Select TITLE OK, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 111 Superimposing a title To not display title during playback Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 124). Title setting •The title colour 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 more than 12 characters in...
  • Page 112 The INPUT TITLE screen appears. (5) Select </,, then press the centre z on the control button. The camcorder starts scanning in the selected direction. When you select ,, the thumbnails are displayed from the upper- left window, and when you select <, they...
  • Page 113 Superimposing a title To use a custom title If you want to use a custom title, select 6 (p. 116). 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.

  • Page 114: Erasing A Title

    Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Select FN, then press the centre z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (3) Select MENU, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 115 Superimposing a title To return to the FN screen Select , then press the centre z on the control button after step 6. Next, select EXIT, then press the centre z on the control button. To cancel erasing Select CANCEL, then press the centre z on the control button in step 5.

  • Page 116: Making Your Own Titles

    Making your own titles 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.
  • Page 117 Making your own titles To return to the FN screen Select , then press the centre z on the control button after step 9. The PAGE2 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the centre z on the control button. To change the title you have stored In step 5, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to...
  • Page 118 CAMERA again, then complete your title. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that your camcorder is not automatically turned off while you are entering title characters. To erase the title Select C, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 119 Making your own titles Making a title in VCR mode (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Select FN, then press the centre z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (3) Select TITLE, then press the centre z on the control button.

  • Page 120: The Micro Cassette Memory

    5 seconds. The cassette information [a] The unique number of each cassette. The camcorder automatically assign this number. [b] The cassette title set by the TAPE TITLE item in the menu settings (Cassette label).

  • Page 121: Labeling A Cassette

    The Micro Cassette Memory Labeling a cassette (1) Insert the cassette you want to label. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (3) Select FN, then press the centre z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (4) Select MENU, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 122 The Micro Cassette Memory To return to the FN screen Select , then press the centre z on the control button after step 8. The PAGE1 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the centre z on the control button. To erase the label you have made Select C, then press the centre z on the control button in step 6.
  • Page 123 The Micro Cassette Memory Deleting all the data in the Micro Cassette Memory You can delete all the data (cassette title, date, photo, thumbnail, and cassette information) in Micro Cassette Memory at once. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Select FN, then press the centre z on the control button.

  • Page 124: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the control button. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item, and then the mode. (1) In standby, MEMORY (DCR-IP7E only) or VCR mode, select FN, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 125 Changing the menu settings CAMERA MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE MENU P EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR MEMORY MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE WHT BAL To turn off the menu After step 5, press DISPLAY to turn off the menu. To return to the FN screen After step 5, select , then press the centre z on the control button.

  • Page 126: Selecting The Mode Setting Of Each Item

    Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (DCR-IP7E only) CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS English Selecting the mode setting of each item Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.
  • Page 127 To record nine images continuously (p. 151). To record still images in the fine image quality mode. To record still images in the standard image quality mode. appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera- POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY...
  • Page 128 * DCR-IP7E only Notes on formatting (DCR-IP7E only) •The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder has been formatted at the factory. Formatting with your camcorder is not required. •Do not slide the POWER switch or press any button while “FORMATTING” is displayed.
  • Page 129 ON Notes on DEMO MODE •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder. •DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) as the default setting and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted.
  • Page 130 Note If you press DISPLAY with “DISPLAY” set to “V-OUT/LCD” in the menu settings, the picture from the TV or VCR will not appear on the screen even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.
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  • Page 136: Memory Stick" Operations

    Stick” – introduction – DCR-IP7E only You can record an image onto the “Memory Stick” and easily play it back on your camcorder. The following functions are also available using the “Memory Stick”. •To capture an image recorded on the tape using the “Memory Stick”.
  • Page 137 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Using a “Memory Stick” Write-protect switch/ •You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. •The position and shape of the write protect switch may be different depending on the model.
  • Page 138 Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other equipment (DCR- TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/ D770) that does not conform to this universal standard.
  • Page 139 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the v mark facing up as illustrated. Ejecting the “Memory Stick” Slide the MEMORY EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 140 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the “Memory Stick” or recording data on the “Memory Stick”. Do not turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 141 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. You can switch the memory playback/ memory camera modes by selecting PLAY/ CAM.
  • Page 142 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction To return to the FN screen Select EXIT, then press the centre z on the control button. To execute settings Select OK, then press the centre z on the control button. If the item is not available The colour of the item changes to grey.

  • Page 143: Selecting The Still Image Quality Mode

    Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Selecting the still image quality mode You can select the image quality mode for still image recording. The default setting is FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Select FN, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 144 “Memory Stick” The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode you select. The table below indicates the numbers when using a “Memory Stick” formatted with this camcorder. Quality/ 128 MB*/ FINE 1310 images/...
  • Page 145 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in the JPEG format before being stored in memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode. Details are shown in the table below. (The image size is 640 480, regardless of image quality mode.
  • Page 146 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Setting the moving picture quality mode You can select the moving picture quality mode. The default setting is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Select FN, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 147 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 moving pictures for a longer time than with the SUPER FINE mode, the quality, however, declines slightly.
  • Page 148 LIGHTMODE Approximate length of time of the moving pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” The table below indicates the recordable time when using a “Memory Stick” formatted with this camcorder. Quality/ 128 MB*/ SUPER FINE 13 min/ FINE...

  • Page 149: Recording Still Images On A "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo Recording

    You can also record nine still images continuously. (MULTI SCRN) Before operation Insert the “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...
  • Page 150 “Memory Stick”. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander. When using the camcorder for this operation, select CAM DATA or DATE DATA, then press the centre z on the control button, via DATA CODE on the PAGE3 screen (p.

  • Page 151: Recording Images Continuously

    You can record still images continuously. Select the multi screen mode described below before recording. Multi screen mode Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( Indicator:...
  • Page 152 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Select FN, then press the centre z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (3) Select MENU, then press the centre z on the control button.

  • Page 153: Self-Timer Memory Photo Recording

    Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording To return to the FN screen Select RETURN, , then press the centre z on the control button after step 7. The PAGE1 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 154 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Select FN, then press the centre z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (3) Select SELF TIMER, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 155 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording To cancel the self-timer recording Select SELF TIMER on the PAGE1 screen, then press the centre z on the control button before the shutter is fired so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears from the screen.

  • Page 156: Recording An Image From A Tape As A Still Image

    Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it on a “Memory Stick” as a still image. Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input jack and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”.

  • Page 157: Recording An Image From A Tape As A Still Image

    Recording an image from a tape as a still image When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the camcorder. Also, do not turn the power off , eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data may be corrupted.

  • Page 158: Recording A Still Image From Other Equipment

    Recording an image from a tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings (p. 124). (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.
  • Page 159 Recording an image from a tape as a still image If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack Connect using the S video plug to faithfully obtain original pictures. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable.

  • Page 160: Recording Moving Pictures On A "Memory Stick" - Mpeg Movie Recording

    Insert the “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. START/STOP The recordable time for an MPEG movie...
  • Page 161 CODE on the Remote Commander during playback. Various settings cannot be recorded. While recording on a “Memory Stick” Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. While you are carrying out the eject operation, sound is not recorded on the “Memory Stick”.

  • Page 162: Recording A Picture From A Tape As A Moving Picture

    – DCR-IP7E only 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 jack and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick”.

  • Page 163: Recording A Picture From A Tape As A Moving Picture

    When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the camcorder. Also, do not turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data may be corrupted.
  • Page 164 Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture (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. (3) Play back the recorded tape. The image from the other equipment is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 165 While recording on the “Memory Stick” Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. While you are carrying out the eject operation, sound is not recorded on the “Memory Stick”. i.LINK...

  • Page 166: Superimposing A Still Image In A "Memory Stick" On A Moving Picture - Memory Mix

    Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX – DCR-IP7E only 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.
  • Page 167 O V E R – L A P Before operation •Insert the tape you want to use for recording into your camcorder. •Insert the “Memory Stick” with still images recorded into your camcorder. Still image/ Moving picture/ Blue/ Still image/ Moving picture/...
  • Page 168 Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) In standby mode, select FN, then press the centre z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (3) Select MEM MIX, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 169 PAGE1. The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images – For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018 – For C. CHROM: two images (such as a...
  • Page 170 “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Sample images Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are protected (p. 190). Image data modified with a computer or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play back such image data with your camcorder.

  • Page 171: Copying Still Images From A Tape - Photo Save

    Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

  • Page 172: Photo Save

    Copying still images from a tape – Photo save (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Select FN, then press the centre z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (3) Select MENU, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 173 “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder. Also, do not turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data may be corrupted.

  • Page 174: Viewing A Still Image - Memory Photo Playback

    (including moving pictures) in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. (2) In MEMORY mode, select PLAY, then press the centre z on the control button.
  • Page 175 •The file name flashes on the screen if the file is corrupted or if the file is unreadable. 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.
  • Page 176 Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback Screen indicators displayed during still image playback 100–0006 4 7 2002 12:05:56 – Data Directory Number/File Number/ Recording data To display the recording data (date/time or various settings used when recording), select CAM DATA or DATE DATA, then press the centre z on the control button via DATA CODE on the PAGE3 screen during playback.
  • Page 177 Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. (2) In MEMORY mode, go to step 3. In VCR mode, select PB, then press the centre z on the control button. (3) Select INDEX, then press the centre z on the control button to display the index screen.
  • Page 178 Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback Note When displaying the index screen, a number appears above each image. This indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”. These numbers are different from the data file names (p. 136). Image data modified with a computer or shot with other equipment These files may not be displayed on the index...

  • Page 179: Viewing A Moving Picture - Mpeg Movie Playback

    You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick”. You can also play back six images, including still images, in order, at one time, by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
  • Page 180 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. (2) In MEMORY mode, select PLAY, then press the centre z on the control button. In VCR mode, select centre z on the control button. The last recorded image is displayed.
  • Page 181 •Cannot be output from the i.LINK (MICROMV) jack. To play back recorded images on a TV screen •Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation. •Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be output from the TV speakers.
  • Page 182 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback Notes on the screen size •The picture may not be displayed at the middle of the screen, depending on the movie. •Even if you switch the screen size, the picture may not be displayed full-screen size, depending on the movie.
  • Page 183 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback Recommended Macintosh environment CPU: PowerPC OS: Mac OS 7.6.1 or later Application: QuickTime 3.0 or later * For details on system requirements for QuickTime, refer to the Web site of Apple Computer, Inc. Recording date/time To display the date/time of the recording, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during...

  • Page 184: Dubbing Images Recorded On The "Memory Stick" Onto The Tape

    Remote Commander to do this operation. Before operation •Insert a tape to be recorded into your camcorder. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Locate the desired recording start point of the tape, then stop the tape.
  • Page 185 When using the Remote Commander Press the REC buttons on the Remote Commander simultaneously after step 3. The camcorder starts dubbing. Notes •You cannot dub MPEG movie files to the tape. •You cannot dub the index screen to the tape.

  • Page 186: Enlarging Still Images Recorded On A "Memory Stick" - Memory Pb Zoom

    – DCR-IP7E only You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) In memory playback mode, select FN, then press the centre z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears.
  • Page 187 You cannot record images on the “Memory Stick” which are enlarged by the Memory PB ZOOM function. Record those images on the VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures in the Memory PB ZOOM mode Pictures are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV) jack.

  • Page 188: Playing Back Images In A Continuous Loop - Slide Show

    (5) Select SLIDE SHOW, then press the centre z or B on the control button. (6) Select START, then press the centre z on the control button. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the “Memory Stick” in sequence.

  • Page 189: Playing Back Images In A Continuous Loop – Slide Show

    Select the desired image by selecting –/+ before step 5. To view the recorded images on the TV screen Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation. If you change the “Memory Stick” during operation The slide show does not operate.

  • Page 190: Preventing Accidental Erasure - Image Protection

    To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. (2) In MEMORY mode, go to step 3. In VCR mode, select centre z on the control button.
  • Page 191 Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection To cancel image protection Select the image for which you want to cancel image protection, then press the centre z on the control button in step 5 again. The “-” mark disappears. Note Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick”, including the protected image data.

  • Page 192: Deleting Images

    Stick”. You can delete all images or selected images. Deleting selected images Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. (2) In MEMORY mode, select PLAY, then press the centre z on the control button.

  • Page 193: Deleting Selected Images On The Index Screen

    •Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images before deleting them. If the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK You cannot delete images. Deleting selected images on the index screen Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
  • Page 194 Deleting images (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. (2) In MEMORY mode, go to step 3. In VCR mode, select centre z on the control button. (3) Select INDEX, then press the centre z on the control button. The index screen appears.

  • Page 195: Deleting All The Images

    You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Select FN, then press the centre z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears.
  • Page 196 Deleting images (6) Select OK, then press the centre z on the control button. OK changes to EXECUTE. (7) Select EXECUTE, then press the centre z on the control button. “DELETING” appears on the screen. When all the unprotected images are deleted, “COMPLETE”...

  • Page 197: Writing A Print Mark - Print Mark

    (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. (2) In MEMORY mode, go to step 3. In VCR mode, select PB, then press the centre z on the control button.

  • Page 198: Writing A Print Mark – Print Mark

    Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK To cancel writing print marks Select the image for which you want to cancel the print mark, then press the centre z on the control button again in step 5. The mark disappears from the image.

  • Page 199: Connecting With A Computer

    MovieShaker Ver. 3.1 for MICROMV. Before installing the i.LINK driver and the application software into your computer, be sure not to connect the camcorder to the computer. For details on installing and on an i.LINK connection, refer to the operating instructions supplied with MovieShaker Ver.
  • Page 200 Viewing images recorded on a tape using your computer Recommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment Microsoft Windows MillenniumEdition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home/Professional (support to be provided). Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS.

  • Page 201: Viewing Images Recorded On A "Memory

    Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” using your computer – DCR-IP7E only You can view data recorded on a “Memory Stick” using your computer. Note Data recorded on a “Memory Stick” is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer.

  • Page 202: Installing The Usb Driver

    •Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with the application software used for viewing images on a CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.
  • Page 203 USB driver installation starts. (4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver. (5) Connect the USB jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. (6) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
  • Page 204 1 Turn on the power and allow Windows to load. 2 Connect the USB jack on your computer to the USB jack on your camcorder using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder. 3 Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, connect the AC power adapter, and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
  • Page 205 (5) Move the following 2 files from the window opened in step 3 to the System Folder icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). •Sony Camcorder USB Driver •Sony Camcorder USB Shim (6) When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?”...
  • Page 206 (1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer. (3) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to the mains.
  • Page 207 •“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 using your computer when the USB cable was connected.
  • Page 208 •When you load an image modified using a retouch software from your computer to the camcorder or when you directly modify the image on the camcorder, the image format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open the file.

  • Page 209: Network Operation

    You can access the Internet using a Bluetooth device that complies to the standards of the camcorder. Once the access is made, you can view a Web page and send/receive your e-mail, etc. This section describes only how to open the Network Menu.
  • Page 210 Image quality mode/ Available time/one e-mail/ Note on trademarks •The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Sony Corporation under license. •All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™”...

  • Page 211: 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 screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 217.
  • Page 212 • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Insert a cassette. The demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE (p.
  • Page 213 Use a charged battery pack (p. 26). • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize it (p. 236). • The camcorder cannot recognize the Micro Cassette Memory of the tape.
  • Page 214 Delete unnecessary images and record again (p. 192). • An incorrectly formatted “Memory Stick” is inserted. c Format the “Memory Stick” using your camcorder or use another “Memory Stick” (p. 128). • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.
  • Page 215 No audio during playback. Others Symptom The title is not recorded. The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work. The picture from the TV or VCR does not appear even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.
  • Page 216 • The battery pack is not properly installed. c Install it properly (p. 25). • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize it (p.

  • Page 217: Self-Diagnosis Display

    • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. c If the same code appears again after you remove and attach the power source, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5- digit code. (example: E:61:10) C:21:00...

  • Page 218: Warning Indicators And Messages

    •The battery is dead (p. 25). % Moisture condensation has occurred* Fast flashing: •Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 236). Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 219 (p. 175). The tape has reached the end of the tape. Insert a cassette tape. You pressed the PHOTO button on your camcorder while deleting 2) 3) data in a “Memory Stick”. You pressed the PHOTO button on your camcorder while formatting a “Memory Stick”.
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  • Page 229: Additional Information

    DV, or mini DV cassettes. All of the MICROMV cassettes have Micro Cassette Memory. , and trademarks of Sony Corporation. Copyright signal When you play back Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on a tape that has recorded...
  • Page 230 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 in an upright position.

  • Page 231: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    (NP-FF70, optional). •Be certain to slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not taking shots or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in standby or playback paused mode.
  • Page 232 •Even if the battery pack is not used for a long time, remove the battery pack from the camcorder, store it in a dry, cool place after fully charging it once per year and then using the battery pack fully on your camcorder. This is to maintain the battery pack’s functions.

  • Page 233: About I.link

    About the Name “i.LINK” i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and...
  • Page 234 For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during MPEG2 dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks.

  • Page 235: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    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. Your camcorder is a PAL system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be a PAL system-based TV with a VIDEO/AUDIO input jack.

  • Page 236: Moisture Condensation

    – You bring your camcorder from an air- conditioned car or room into a hot place outside – You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower – You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humidity place...
  • Page 237 If the above problem, [a], [b] or [c] occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony MGRCLD cleaning cassette. Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning.

  • Page 238: Maintenance Information And Precautions

    In such cases, you must replace the video head. For details, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes •When cleaning the video head, do not use any equipment other than the cleaning cassette.
  • Page 239 Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder (1) Pull out the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow 1. Remove the two screws in the direction of the arrow 2 with a screwdriver (optional). Remove the eyecup in the direction of the arrow while pressing the projection 3.
  • Page 240 •If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. •Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
  • Page 241 •Do not touch the LCD screen with a sharp- pointed object. •Do not strongly press the LCD screen. •If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 242 Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor •Unplug the unit from the mains when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the mains lead, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the mains lead itself. •Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.
  • Page 243 •If you touch the liquid, with your hands wash it off with water. •If the liquid gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor. If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 244: Specifications

    Approx. 723 kbps Maximum output Bluetooth specification Power Class2 Communication distance Approx. 10 m (33 feet) (Open space, when using a Sony BTA-NW1 Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function) Compatible Bluetooth profiles Generic Access Profile Dial-up Networking Profile Usable frequency band 2.4 GHz band...
  • Page 245 Specifications Battery pack NP-FF50 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 4.8 Wh (675 mAh) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions (approx.) 40.8 12.5 49.1 mm (1 5/8 1 15/16 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 45 g (1.6 oz) Type...

  • Page 248: Quick Reference

    8 Speaker 9 POWER switch (p. 8) 0 Cassette lid (p. 36) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO...
  • Page 249 Identifying the parts and controls qa DISPLAY button (p. 54) qs Control button (v/V/b/B/z) (p. 9) qd CAMERA lamp qf MEMORY/NETWORK lamp (DCR-IP7E only) qg VCR lamp qh BACK LIGHT button (p. 47) qj Built-in Microphone (p. 38) qk Viewfinder (p. 43) ql Eyecup v V b B z...
  • Page 250 Identifying the parts and controls w; ZOOM button (p. 44) wa PHOTO button (p. 61, 149) ws DC IN jack (p. 27) USB jack (p. 203) (DCR-IP7E only) wf Hook for wrist strap wg START/STOP button (p. 38) wh Lens wj Camera recording lamp (p.
  • Page 251 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 cameras and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens.
  • Page 252 VBATT (battery) release lever (p. 25) r; 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 securely and the screw may damage your camcorder.

  • Page 253: Remote Commander

    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. 1 PHOTO button (p. 61, 149) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 54)
  • Page 254 •Your camcorder works in commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in Commander...

  • Page 255: Operation Indicators

    Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and viewfinder 1 Micro Cassette Memory indicator (p. 229) 2 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 46) 3 Zoom indicator (p. 44)/Data file name indicator (p. 136) (DCR-IP7E only) 4 Digital effect indicator (p. 71)/MEMORY MIX indicator (p.
  • Page 256 Identifying the parts and controls qd Self-timer indicator (p. 48, 63, 153) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 46)/Video control mode indicator (p. 56)/Movie mode indicator (p. 146) (DCR-IP7E only)/Image quality mode indicator (p. 143) (DCR-IP7E only) qg Warning indicators (p. 218) qh Tape counter indicator (p.

  • Page 257: Index

    English Index A, B AC power adaptor ... 30 Adjusting viewfinder ... 43 AUTO SHTR ... 126 A/V connecting cable ... 59, 100, 104, 158, 164 A/V jack ... 59, 100, 104, 158, 164 BACK LIGHT ... 47 Battery pack ... 25 BEEP ...
  • Page 260 3 0 7 1 1 3 3 1 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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