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Sony DCR-IP45 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-IP
Serial No.
DCR-IP45/IP55
©2002 Sony Corporation
3-075-459-12 (1)
Model No. AC-
Serial No.

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  • Page 1: Digital Video Camera

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-IP Serial No.
  • Page 2 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 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.:...

  • Page 4: Main Features

    Main Features Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back •Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes using the i.LINK cable (p. 152) (The i.LINK of this camcorder adopts the format only. It does not adopt the or the MPEG2 format of •Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick”s using the USB...
  • Page 5 Main Features Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth equipped device (optional) (DCR-IP55 only) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode •BACK LIGHT (p. 37) •NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 38) •Recording with the flash (p. 51, 118) •PROGRAM AE (p.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Main Features ... Introduction – Basic operations Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape ... 10 – Recording on a “Memory Stick” ... 12 Getting started Using this manual ... 14 Checking supplied accessories ... 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ...
  • Page 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 “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 8: Introduction - Basic Operations

    Introduction – 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 (1) Slide the POWER switch down while pressing the small green button, then release your finger.
  • Page 9 Introduction – Basic operations 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 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 perform operations such as the zoom function.

  • Page 10: Recording On A Tape

    Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape Connecting the power cord Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 17). AC power adaptor Inserting a cassette Turn the grip to the cassette inserting/ ejecting position. Otherwise, the cassette cannot be inserted or ejected.
  • Page 11 Recording a picture Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 33). Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The CAMERA lamp lights CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- (CHG) WORK MODE POWER Slide OPEN in the direction of the B mark indicated on the camcorder to open the LCD panel.

  • Page 12: Recording On A "Memory Stick

    Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick” Connecting the power cord Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 17). AC power adaptor Inserting a “Memory Stick” Position the b mark on the “Memory Stick” as illustrated and insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 13 Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 33). Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). The MEMORY/ NETWORK lamp lights Slide OPEN in the direction of the B mark indicated on the camcorder to open the...

  • 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

    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 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.

  • Page 17: Step 1 Preparing The Power Supply

    Step 1 Preparing the power supply 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. 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 196 for details of the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor 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 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.
  • Page 20 This unit is compatible with the “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.

  • Page 21: Connecting To A Wall Outlet

    Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up.

  • Page 22: Step 2 Setting The Date And Time

    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 may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p.
  • Page 23 Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 2000 2002 2079 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.

  • Page 24: Simple Setting Of Clock By Time Difference

    Step 2 Setting the date and time Simple setting of clock by time difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Set up the AREA SET and DST SET items in the menu settings. See page 182 for more information.

  • Page 25: Step 3 Inserting A Cassette

    Step 3 Inserting a cassette (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.
  • 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. 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

    Step 4 Using the touch panel 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.
  • Page 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).

  • Page 29: Recording - Basics

    — Recording – Basics — Recording a picture 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.
  • Page 30 Recording a picture 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.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Lcd Screen

    Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel turns about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. Slide OPEN to open the LCD panel. 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.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Screen

    Recording a picture 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. •...

  • 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. You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out.

  • Page 34: Using The Zoom Feature

    Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. “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 10 is performed digitally.

  • 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 Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on the tape. Remaining battery time Micro Cassette Memory STBY/REC 0:00:01 45min JUL 4 2002 12 : 05 : 56 PM Remaining battery time indicator during recording The remaining battery time indicator shows the approximate recording time.

  • Page 37: Shooting A Backlit Subject - Back Light

    Recording a picture 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 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) and press BACK LIGHT.

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

    Recording a picture 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.
  • Page 39 Recording a picture 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 NightShot function, focus manually.

  • Page 40: Self-Timer Recording

    Recording a picture 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. (3) Press START/STOP.

  • 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 • 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 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 appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears.
  • Page 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.
  • Page 51 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 LCD screen. Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows: t AUTO (No indicator) Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce red-eye.
  • Page 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: –...
  • Page 53 Recording still images in CAMERA mode 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 select PAGE2. (2) Press SELFTIMER.

  • Page 54: 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 color balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) . (2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
  • Page 55 Adjusting the white balance manually 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).

  • Page 56: Using The Wide Mode

    Using the wide mode 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 compressed in the widthwise direction.
  • Page 57 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 settings.

  • Page 58: 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) 1) 2) BOUNCE 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. You can use the bounce function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.
  • Page 59 Using the fader function (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.
  • Page 60 Using the fader function 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: –...

  • Page 61: 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 the NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. SEPIA : The picture is sepia. B&W : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white).

  • Page 62: Using Special Effects - Digital Effect

    Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at regular intervals.
  • Page 63 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.
  • Page 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: –...

  • Page 65: Using The Program Ae

    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 while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.
  • Page 66 Using the PROGRAM AE (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 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.
  • Page 67 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.

  • Page 68: Adjusting The Exposure Manually

    Adjusting the exposure manually 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. night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only).

  • Page 69: Using The Spot Light-Metering Mode - Flexible Spot Meter

    Using the spot light-metering mode – Flexible Spot Meter 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: –...

  • Page 70: 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 71 Focusing manually 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 –...

  • Page 72: Using The Spot Focus Mode - Spot Focus

    Using the spot focus mode – 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 PAGE1.

  • Page 73: Using The Viewfinder

    Using the viewfinder 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 the touch panel using the viewfinder (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only).
  • Page 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.

  • Page 75: Advanced Playback Operations

    — Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in picture effect mode (p.

  • Page 76: 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 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.

  • Page 77: Enlarging Images Recorded On Tapes - Tape Pb Zoom

    Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape 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.
  • Page 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.

  • Page 79: Searching For A Scene - Multi-Picture Search

    Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH Using the multi-picture search function, you can display thumbnails of all the beginning scenes of images recorded in the tape onto the index screen. The recording date and title of each image or scene are also indicated. The thumbnails described in this section are the still images of all the beginning scenes of each recorded moving pictures and still images to help you search for the desired scene easily.
  • Page 80 Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH (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.
  • Page 81 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. X/x/C/c/EXECUTE buttons MULTI SRCH 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.
  • Page 82 Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH To select the thumbnail with the Remote Commander Press X/x/C/c on the Remote Commander. When you press DATE or qPOS You can switch to the title/date display or the tape bar display that shows the present point on the tape.

  • Page 83: Searching The Boundaries Of Recorded Tape By Title - Title Search

    Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – TITLE SEARCH 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.

  • Page 84: Searching A Recording By Date - Date Search

    Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH 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.

  • Page 85: Editing

    — 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 86 Dubbing a tape You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 8 mm, Betamax, If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack on the VCR and the white or red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output.
  • Page 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.

  • Page 88: Recording Video Or Tv Programs

    Recording video or TV programs 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.

  • Page 89: Making A Recording

    Recording video or TV programs 2 Making a recording Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in (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.
  • Page 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 audio is output.
  • Page 91 Recording video or TV programs PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT DATA COUNT qREC CODE RESET CTRL i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) : Signal flow When you have finished dubbing a tape Press on the LCD screen or Stop on the Remote Commander to stop recording on your camcorder and stop playback on VCR or TV.

  • Page 92: Superimposing A Title

    Superimposing a title 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.
  • Page 93 Superimposing a title CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- (CHG) WORK MODE POWER PAGE2 If you set the write-protect tab to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title, select On a blank portion of the tape You cannot superimpose a title on the tape.
  • Page 94 Superimposing a title 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 settings (p.
  • Page 95 Superimposing a title CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- (CHG) WORK MODE POWER To use a custom title If you want to use a custom title, select Notes •Thumbnails may not be displayed depending on the condition of the tape. This is not a malfunction.

  • Page 96: Erasing A Title

    Superimposing a title 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 (p. 181) . (4) Press r/R to select the title you want to erase, then press EXEC. ERASE OK? appears.

  • Page 97: 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. (2) Press FN to display PAGE2.
  • Page 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”...
  • Page 99 Making your own titles Making a title in the VCR mode (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press TITLE. The TITLE screen appears. (4) Press TITLE SET. The TITLE SET screen appears. (5) Press R/r to slect CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, then press EXEC.

  • Page 100: The Micro Cassette Memory

    The Micro Cassette Memory 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 INFO GRADUATION...

  • Page 101: Labeling A Cassette

    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.
  • Page 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.

  • Page 103: Memory Stick" Operations

    — “Memory Stick” Operations — Using a “Memory Stick”– Introduction You can record and play back still images and moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 104 Inserting a “Memory Stick” 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. are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “Memory Stick” access lamp “Memory Stick” slot...

  • Page 105: Using A Touch Panel

    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 is reading the data from the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 106 Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction In the memory camera mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 SPOT FOCUS MENU PLAY INDEX PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 SELF PLAY INDEX TIMER PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT PLAY INDEX To return to FN Press EXIT. To execute settings Press EXEC or To cancel settings Press...
  • Page 107 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 screen with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied (DCR- IP55 only).

  • Page 108: Image Quality Settings

    Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Selecting still image quality mode You can select the image quality mode in still image recording and store the setting in memory. The default setting is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
  • Page 109 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 allocated to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode and image size.
  • Page 110 Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction 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.
  • Page 111 Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Image quality settings Setting Image size SUPER FINE 352 240 (SFN) FINE 352 240 (FINE) STANDARD 144 96 (STD) LIGHTMODE 144 96 (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.
  • Page 112 Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Selecting the size of still image You can select either of two image sizes. Still images: 1152 864 or 640 (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select STILL SET (still image) in press EXEC (p.
  • Page 113 Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Image size settings Setting 1152 Records 1152 Records 640 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.

  • Page 114: Recording Still Images On A "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo Recording

    Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording 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. The brightness of the image and the focus are adjusted and fixed while your camcorder is targeted at the middle of the image.
  • Page 115 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording 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 –...

  • Page 116: Recording Images Continuously

    Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select one of the 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 640 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals.
  • Page 117 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) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in (p. 178). (4) Press r/R to select BURST, then press EXEC. (5) Press r/R to select the desired settings.
  • Page 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 appears on the LCD screen. Each press of Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce the red-eye Forced flash:...
  • Page 119 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 following operations: –...
  • Page 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 be focused.

  • Page 121: Self-Timer Memory Photo Recording

    Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording 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.

  • Page 122: Recording An Image From A Tape As A Still Image

    Recording an image from 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.”...

  • Page 123: Recording A Still Image From Other Equipment

    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. Recorcing date/time The date/time when it is recorded on a “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 124 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.

  • Page 125: Superimposing A Still Image In A "Memory Stick" On An Image - Memory Mix

    Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY 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 superimposed still images on the “Memory Stick.”) M.
  • Page 126 Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording a superimposed image to tape Before operation •Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a “Memory Stick” recorded with still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
  • Page 127 Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX To change the still image to be superimposed Press –/+ on the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY MIX Press OFF. The display returns to PAGE2. Notes •...
  • Page 128 Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX PAGE2 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 MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick”.

  • Page 129: Recording Moving Pictures On The "Memory Stick" - Mpeg Movie Recording

    Recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” – MPEG movie recording 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.
  • Page 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.

  • Page 131: Self-Timer Mpeg Movie Recording

    Recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” – MPEG movie recording 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 this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FN and select PAGE2.

  • Page 132: Recording A Picture From A Tape As A Moving Picture

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

  • Page 133: Recording A Moving Picture From Other Equipment

    Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture 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. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. Titles cannot be recorded You cannot record them on the “Memory Stick”.
  • Page 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.

  • Page 135: Viewing A Still Image - Memory Photo Playback

    Viewing 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 Stick”...
  • Page 136 Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback To play back recorded images on a TV screen •Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before the operation. •When operating memory photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to have deteriorated.
  • Page 137 Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback 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) In MEMORY/NETWORK mode, go to step 3.

  • Page 138: Viewing A Moving Picture - Mpeg Movie Playback

    Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback 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”...
  • Page 139 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback To change the screen size Press SCRN SIZE. The screen size changes as follows: MO V 1 0 0 0 1 MPEG Note on the screen size • The picture may not be displayed at the middle of the LCD screen, depending on the movie.

  • Page 140: Copying Still Images Recorded On The "Memory Stick" To A Tape

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

  • Page 142: Enlarging Still Images Recorded On The "Memory Stick" - Memory Pb Zoom

    Enlarging still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM 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”.
  • Page 143 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.

  • Page 144: Playing Back Images Continuously - Slide Show

    Playing back images continuously – SLIDE SHOW 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.
  • Page 145 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.

  • Page 146: Preventing Accidental Erasure - Image Protection

    Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection 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 (3) Press INDEX on your camcorder to display the index.

  • Page 147: Deleting Images - Delete

    Deleting images – DELETE You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or selected images. Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (2) Press PLAY or PB, then press –/+ to select the image you want to delete.

  • Page 148: Deleting Selected Images On The Index Screen

    Deleting images – DELETE 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 (3) Press INDEX to display the index.

  • Page 149: Deleting All The Images

    Deleting images – DELETE 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 press EXEC.

  • Page 150: Writing A Print Mark - Print Mark

    Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK 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.

  • Page 151: Viewing Images Using Your Computer

    — Viewing Images Using your Computer — Viewing images on your computer – Introduction 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”...

  • Page 152: Connecting Your Camcorder To Your Computer Using The I.link Cable - For Windows Users

    Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the i.LINK cable – For Windows users 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.

  • Page 153: Connecting Your Camcorder To Your Computer Using The Usb Cable - For Windows Users

    Connecting your camcorder 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 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.

  • Page 154: Connecting Your Camcorder To Your Computer Using The Usb Cable

    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 Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional standard installation is required.

  • Page 155: For Windows Users

    Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users 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”.
  • Page 156 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users 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.
  • Page 157 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” (1) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only).

  • Page 158: If You Cannot Install The Usb Driver

    Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following procedure to correctly install the USB driver.
  • Page 159 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Windows 2000 Professional 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 procedure described in “Installing the USB driver”...
  • Page 160 Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System”, and click “Device Manager”. 6 Select “Other devices”. Select the device prefixed with the “?” mark and delete. Ex: (?)Sony Handycam 7 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 8 Restart your computer.

  • Page 161: Viewing Images Recorded On A Tape On Your Computer - For Windows Users

    (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR. Select USB STREAM in (4) Select “Start” t “Programs” t “PIXELA” t “ImageMixer” t “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”. The “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” startup screen appears on your computer. The title screen appears. (5) Click on the screen.

  • Page 162: Viewing Images Recorded On A Tape On Your Computer

    Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users (6) Select (7) Connect the computer using the supplied USB cable. (8) Press The picture from the tape appears on preview window on your computer. Preview window (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your (USB) jack USB cable (supplied)
  • Page 163 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users 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 (3) Follow the steps 4 to 7 on pages 161 and 162. The picture from your camcorder appears on preview window on your computer.
  • Page 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 want to capture. (3) Look at the preview window and click on capture. The moving picture is captured. The captured images appear in the thumbnail list window.
  • Page 165 – MEMORY MIX Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” A “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” on-line help site is available where you can find the detailed operating method of “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”. (1) Click located in the upper-right corner of the screen.

  • Page 166: Viewing Images Recorded On A "Memory Stick" On Your Computer - For Windows Users

    Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Windows users 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.
  • Page 167 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.” Desired file type Still image/ Moving picture*...
  • Page 168 Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Windows users 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”...

  • Page 169: Connecting Your Camcorder To Your Computer Using The Usb Cable - For Macintosh Users

    Connecting your camcorder 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, along with the application software required for viewing images.
  • Page 170 (3) Click the “USB Driver” to open the folder containing the six files related to “Driver.” (4) Select the following two files, and drag and drop them into the System Folder. • Sony Camcorder USB Driver • Sony Camcorder USB Shim (5) When the message appears, click “OK.”...

  • Page 171: Viewing Images Recorded On A "Memory Stick" On Your Computer - For Macintosh Users

    Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Macintosh users Viewing images Before operation You need to install the USB driver to view the “Memory Stick” images on your computer. (p. 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.

  • Page 172: Using The Network Function

    NETWORK 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, “TM” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
  • Page 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.

  • Page 174: Customising Your Camcorder

    Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, press r/R to select the menu items. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and the mode. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR.
  • Page 175 Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.
  • Page 176 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode CAMERA SET D ZOOM z OFF 16:9WIDE z OFF STEADYSHOT z ON HOLOGRAM F z AUTO VCR SET VIDEOINPUT z VIDEO * DCR-IP55 only. SteadyShot function •The SteadyShot function may not correct excessive camera-shake. Even if STEADYSHOT is set to ON.
  • Page 177 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode LCD/VF SET LCD B.L. z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT LCD COLOR —— VF B.L. z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT * DCR-IP55 only LCD B.L. and VF B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording.
  • Page 178 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST z OFF QUALITY z SUPER FINE IMAGESIZE z 1152 864 MOVIE SET MOVIEMODE z SUPER FINE REMAIN z AUTO * DCR-IP55 only. If you select QUALITY The number of images you can shoot in the currently selected image quality appears on the LCD screen.
  • Page 179 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode MEMORY SET SLIDE SHOW —— z SERIES FILE NO. RESET DELETE ALL —— FORMAT z RETURN * DCR-IP55 only Notes on formatting •The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder has been formatted at factory. Formatting with your camcorder is not required.
  • Page 180 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode CM SET TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL z ON TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL q INFODSPL z ON TAPE SET z AUTO qREMAIN Meaning —— To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 96). To display the title you have superimposed. Not to display the title.
  • Page 181 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode SETUP MENU CLOCK SET —— USB STREAM z OFF LANGUAGE z ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS z ON DEMO MODE * DCR-IP55 only. Notes on DEMO MODE • You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette or the “Memory Stick” is inserted in your camcorder.
  • Page 182 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode OTHERS DATA CODE z DATE/CAM (On the Remote Commander) AREA SET DST SET** z OFF z MELODY BEEP z ON COMMANDER DISPLAY z LCD REC LAMP z ON * DCR-IP55 only. ** Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models. Note If you press DSPL/TOUCH PANEL with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when...

  • Page 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.
  • Page 184 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom An unknown picture is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the LCD screen.
  • Page 185 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble In the playback mode Symptom Playback is not possible. There are horizontal lines on the picture or the playback picture is not clear or does not appear. No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape.
  • Page 186 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble In the recording and playback modes Symptom The POWER switch does not turn on. The battery pack is quickly discharged. The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time. The power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.
  • Page 187 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom The “Memory Stick” does not function. Recording does not function. The image cannot be deleted. You cannot format the “Memory Stick.” Deleting all the images cannot be carried out.
  • Page 188 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Others Symptom A title is not recorded. A cassette label is not recorded. The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work. The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear even when your camcorder is connected to the outputs on the TV or VCR.
  • Page 189 • The battery pack is not properly installed. c Install it properly (P. 17). • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • This is because some functions use a linear mechanism.

  • Page 190: Self-Diagnosis Display

    If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. * Do not perform this operation if moisture starts to condense (p. 201).

  • Page 191: Warning Indicators And Messages

    Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators 100-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: •The file is corrupted. •The file is unreadable.
  • Page 192 Warning indicators and messages Warning messages •CLOCK SET •FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY • CLEANING CASSETTE •COPY INHIBIT • FULL • • NO FILE • NO MEMORY STICK • MEMORY STICK ERROR • FORMAT ERROR • DIRECTORY ERROR • PLAY ERROR •...

  • Page 193: Only) (P

    Warning indicators and messages • TITLE FULL •INPUT ERROR •CHANGE TO “CAM” or “VCR” You hear the melody or beep sound. The x indicator and the LCD screen. 20 titles have been recorded (p. 94). A picture in an incompatible format (such as one recorded with the DV format) is input (p.

  • Page 194: Additional Information

    Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records. cassette only. You cannot use any other Digital8, VHS, VHSC, ED Betamax, DV, or are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 8 mm, S-VHS, S-VHSC, mini DV cassettes.
  • Page 195 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 in an upright position.

  • Page 196: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
  • Page 197 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.

  • Page 198: About I.link

    About the name “i.LINK” i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations.
  • Page 199 (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 than video equipment. Before connecting this unit to your computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on your computer.

  • Page 200: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad 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.

  • Page 201: Maintenance Information And Precautions

    Maintenance information and precautions 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 operate correctly.
  • Page 202 Maintenance information and precautions 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].
  • Page 203 Maintenance information and precautions Charging the built-in rechargeable battery Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery installed so as to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder.
  • Page 204 •If any solid object or liquid get 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. •Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.
  • Page 205 •If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. •If the liquid get 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 206: 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/NW1A Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function) Compatible Bluetooth profiles Generic Access Profile Dial-up Networking Profile Usable frequency band 2.4 GHz band...

  • Page 207: Battery Pack

    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.)

  • Page 208: Quick Reference

    Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 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.
  • Page 209 Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine image. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens.
  • Page 210 Identifying the parts and controls 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) (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-IP45) (p.
  • Page 211 Identifying the parts and controls 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) How to attach the supplied lens cap and wrist strap rh Power zoom lever (p.

  • Page 212: 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. 49, 114) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 43) 3 MEMORY control buttons 4 SEARCH MODE button (p.
  • Page 213 •Your camcorder works in the 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 the Commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper.

  • Page 214: Back Light (P

    Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and viewfinder 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. 62, 76)/MEMORY MIX (p. 125)/FADER (p. 58) 5 16:9WIDE (p.

  • Page 215: Index

    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 ... 17 BEEP ...
  • Page 216 Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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