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Sony DCR-IP45 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Main Features ..........6 Advanced Recording Introduction – Basic operations ....8 Operations Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape ......10 Recording still images in the CAMERA Quick Start Guide mode ............. 49 – Recording on a “Memory Stick” ... 12 Adjusting the white balance manually ..
  • Page 5 Table of contents “Memory Stick” operations Using the Network function Using a “Memory Stick” Accessing the network – introduction ........103 (DCR-IP55 only) ........ 165 Recording still images on a Customising Your Camcorder “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording ..... 114 Changing the menu settings ....

  • Page 6: Main Features

    Main Features •Recording moving pictures on tapes (p. xx) Recording moving picture •Playing back tapes (p. xx) or still images, and playing •Recording still images on “Memory them back Stick”s (p. xx) •Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. xx) •Viewing still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s (p.
  • Page 7 Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth equipped device (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. xx) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode •Back light (p.

  • Page 8: Introduction - Basic Operations

    (2) Slide the POWER switch down. Each time you slide it down, the mode changes as follows and corresponding mode lamp also lights up. CAMERA Use this mode when you record on a tape. MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55)/MEMORY (DCR-IP45) MEMORY: Use this mode when you record on a “Memory Stick,”...
  • Page 9 Introduction – Basic operations Grip position The grip on this camcorder can be moved to three positions. Turn the grip to the desired position depending on your purpose. Move the grip while pressing PUSH. Storing position Recording position Cassette inserting/ ejecting position PUSH Storing position...

  • Page 10: Quick Start Guide - Recording On A Tape

    Quick Start Guide – Recording 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. While pressing PUSH, turn the grip to the recording position, and hold your camcorder through the wrist strap to prevent the camera from dropping as illustrated.
  • Page 11 Recording a picture (p. XX) Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to Remove the lens cap. your eyesight (p. xx). Press START/STOP. Slide OPEN in the Your camcorder starts direction of the arrow recording.

  • Page 12: Quick Start Guide - Recording On A "Memory Stick

    Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick” This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a “Memory Stick” of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. While pressing PUSH, turn the grip to the recording position, and hold your camcorder through the wrist strap to prevent the camera from dropping as illustrated.
  • Page 13 PHOTO PHOTO Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK for DCR- While pressing PUSH, IP55 (MEMORY for DCR-IP45). turn the grip to the The MEMORY/NETWORK or recording position, and MEMORY lamp lights up. hold your camcorder through the wrist strap.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

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

  • Page 16: Checking Supplied Accessories

    Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 AC-L20A AC power adaptor (1), the 9 USB cable* (1) (p. XX) power cord (1) (p. XX) q; CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1) (p. 2 NP-FF50 battery pack (1) (p. XX, XX) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p.

  • Page 17: Step 1 Preparing The Power Supply

    Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) While sliding , in the direction of the arrow, lift BATT (battery) RELEASE to release the battery terminal cover. (2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed in the same way as the battery terminal cover.

  • Page 18: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 1 Preparing the power supply 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 XX for details of the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adapter to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up.
  • Page 19 Step 1 Preparing the power supply While charging the battery pack, the 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.

  • Page 20: Connecting To A Wall Outlet

    “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (F series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” F series battery packs have the mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 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 for DCR-IP55 (MEMORY for DCR-IP45) unless you set the date and time settings.
  • Page 23 Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 2002 2079 To return to FN (Function) Press EXIT. Note Instead of DST SET, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models. If you do not set the date and time “–...
  • Page 24 Step 2 Setting the date and time Area Time-zone Area setting Area Time-zone Area setting code differences code differences Lisbon, London GMT–12:00 Eniwetok, Kwajalein GMT–11:00 Midway Is., Samoa GMT+01:00 Berlin, Paris GMT–10:00 Hawaii GMT+02:00 Helsinki, Cairo GMT–09:00 Alaska GMT+03:00 Moscow, Nairobi GMT+03:30 Tehran GMT–08:00...

  • Page 25: Step 3 Inserting A Cassette

    Step 3 Inserting a cassette (1) Prepare the power source. (2) While pressing PUSH, turn the grip to the cassette inserting/ejecting position . (3) Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (4) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette into the cassette compartment.
  • Page 26 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 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. •Be careful not to catch your finger between the grip and the camcorder body. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.

  • Page 27: Step 4 Using The Touch Panel

    LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY/NETWORK for DCR-IP55 (MEMORY for DCR-IP45). (4) Press FN. The operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (5) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2. The operation buttons appear on the LCD screen.
  • Page 28 In VCR mode PAGE1 MENU, VOL, TITLE, MULTI SRCH PAGE2 LCD BRT, DIG EFFT, PB ZOOM, END SCH PAGE3 DATA CODE, COUNT RESET, REC CTRL See p. xx when you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK for DCR-IP55 (MEMORY for DCR-IP45).

  • Page 29: Recording - Basics

    — Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the lens cap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1 Preparing the power supply” (p.XX) and “Step 3 Inserting a cassette” (p.XX) for more information. (3) While pressing PUSH, turn the grip to the recording position, and hold your camcorder through the wrist strap.

  • Page 30: After Recording

    Recording a picture After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel and while pressing PUSH, turn the grip to the cassette inserting/ejecting position. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) While pressing PUSH, turn the grip to the storing position. (5) Remove the power source.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Lcd Screen

    Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body. Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode (p.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Screen

    Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press FN and select PAGE2. Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK for DCR-IP55 (MEMORY for DCR-IP45). Press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Adjust with the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. The viewfinder lens adjustment lever You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the...

  • Page 34: Using The Zoom Feature

    •Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 10×. •The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever toward the “T” side. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK for DCR-IP55 (MEMORY for DCR-IP45) You cannot use the digital zoom.

  • Page 35: Shooting With The Mirror Mode

    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.

  • Page 36: Indicators Displayed In The Recording Mode

    Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on the tape. Remaining battery time indicator Micro Cassette Memory indicator STBY/REC indicator 0:00:01 Tape counter indicator 45min Remaining tape indicator This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. JUL 4 2002 12 : 05 : 56 PM FN button...

  • Page 37: 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. BACK LIGHT Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK mode for DCR-IP55 (MEMORY mode for DCR-IP45). The . indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. During back light function The backlight function will be canceled when you press MANUAL in the EXPOSURE mode or SPOT METER (p.

  • Page 38: Shooting In The Dark - Nightshot/Super Nightshot/Color Slow Shutter

    While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK mode for DCR-IP55 (MEMORY mode for DCR-IP45), set NIGHTSHOT to ON. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen. To cancel NightShot, set NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
  • Page 39 The shutter speed will be automatically adjusted depending on the brightness of the background. The motion of the moving picture may slow down. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK for DCR-IP55 (MEMORY for DCR-IP45) You cannot use following functions: – Super NightShot function –...

  • Page 40: Self-Timer Recording

    – Self-timer recording is finished. – The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK for DCR-IP55 (MEMORY for DCR-IP45) You can also record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer (p. xx).

  • Page 41: Checking The Recording- End Search

    Checking the recording– END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. It is convenient when you want to check the recording or 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.

  • Page 42: Playback - Basics

    — 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 supplied with your camcorder.

  • Page 43: To Display The Screen Indicators - Display Function

    Playing back a tape 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.
  • Page 44 Playing back a tape 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 various settings Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p.

  • Page 45: Various Playback Modes

    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.
  • Page 46 Playing back a tape 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 PLAY on the Remote Commander.

  • Page 47: Viewing The Recording On Tv

    Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback 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.

  • Page 48: If Your Tv Or Vcr Is A Monaural Type

    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.

  • Page 49: Advanced Recording Operations

    — Advanced Recording Operations — Recording still images in the CAMERA mode You can record still images on a "Memory Stick" in the 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 appears.
  • Page 50 Recording still images in the CAMERA mode Notes • Do not shake or strike your camcorder when you record still images. The image may fluctuate. • You cannot record still images on a "Memory Stick" during following operations: – Wide mode –...

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