3-076-897-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-IP Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No.
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. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in the U.S.A.
For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: SONY DCR-IP220 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Main Features Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back •Recording moving pictures on tapes (p. 29) •Playing back tapes (p. 42) •Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 47, 111) •Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 130) •Viewing still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 136) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 139) Main Features •Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes using the i.LINK cable (p. 153) (The i.
Main Features Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your e-mail. For details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR-IP220 only) (p. 175) Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode •BACK LIGHT (p. 37) •NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 37) •Recording with the flash (p. 49, 116) •White balance (p. 52) •PROGRAM AE (p. 62) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 65) •Flexible Spot Meter (p. 66) •HOLOGRAM AF (p. 117) •NightFraming (p.
Table of contents Main Features ...................................... 4 Introduction – Basic operations ............................ 8 Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape ........................... 10 – Recording on a “Memory Stick” ...... 12 Getting Started Using this manual ................................. 14 Checking supplied accessories ............ 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply .... 17 Inserting the battery pack ............. 17 Charging the battery pack .............
Table of contents Viewing Images Using your Computer Viewing images on your computer – Introduction ............................... 151 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the i.LINK cable (For Windows users) .................... 153 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) .................... 154 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) ....................
Introduction – Basic operations This section describes the basic operations to operate your camcorder. How to turn on the power and select the mode To supply power for your camcorder, see “Step 1 Preparing the power supply” on page 17. 1,2 (CHG)OFF ON VCR MEMORY/NETWORK CAMERA POWER MODE (1) Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small green button, then release your finger.
Introduction – Basic operations How to open the LCD panel 2 3 180° Getting Started 1 (1) Open the LCD panel in the direction of the arrow. (2) Turn the LCD panel 180 degrees counter-clockwise. (3) Close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into your camcorder body. Notes • The LCD panel rotates 180 degrees anticlockwise and 90 degrees clockwise. • When using the LCD panel except in the mirror mode (p.
Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record pictures on tapes of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 21) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 17). Open the jack cover. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing down. Inserting a cassette 1 Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.
Recording a picture (p. 29) 2 Set the POWER switch 1 Remove the lens cap. to CAMERA. The CAMERA lamp lights up. (CHG)OFF ON VCR MEMORY/NETWORK CAMERA POWER MODE 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed with the LCD screen facing inwards, use the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 32). 3 Open the LCD panel.
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. Connecting the power cord (p. 21) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 17). Open the jack cover. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing down. Inserting a “Memory Stick” (p.
Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” (p. 111) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER (CHG)OFF ON VCR MEMORY/NETWORK CAMERA 3 Open the LCD panel. The MODE POWER switch to MEMORY. The MEMORY lamp lights up. picture appears on the LCD screen. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed with the LCD screen facing inwards, use the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 32). When the green z mark stops flashing, then lights up, you can record a still image. PHOTO lightly.
— 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-IP220 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-IP220 only.
Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder [a] [b] [c] [d] Getting Started • 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.
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 9 5 6 7 8 0 qa qs qd 1 AC-L20A AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 18) 2 NP-FF70 battery pack (1) (p. 17, 18) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 46) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 216) 5 Size AA (R6) batteries for the Remote Commander (2) (p. 217) 6 Lens cap (1) (p. 29) 7 Lens hood (1) (p. 32) 8 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 100) 9 USB cable (1) (p.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Inserting the battery pack Your camcorder operates only with the NP-FF70 battery pack. 1 2 Getting Started (1) Slide OPEN in the direction of the arrow and open the battery compartment lid. (2) Insert the battery pack with its terminal side facing your camcorder. (3) Close the battery compartment lid. 3 To take out the battery pack Open the battery compartment lid and slide the lever to take out 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 (NP-FF70). See page 196 for details of the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Open the jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing down. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
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. Getting Started While charging the battery pack, the battery CHG lamp flashes in the following cases: – The battery pack is not inserted correctly. – Something is wrong with the battery pack. – The ambient temperature is extremely high or low.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Approximate recording time and playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct.
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 Getting Started (1) Open the jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing down. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 203).
Step 2 Setting the date and time 5 4 R r EXEC SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE EXEC EXIT SETUP MENU CLOCK SET ––:––:–– USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE CLOCK SET R GMT AREA 1 Lisbon, London EXIT +0.0 r DST OFF DATE – – – Y – – –M– –D – –– : –– r R RET. EXEC r R RET. EXEC R EXEC 7 6 R r 2,3 r CLOCK SET R GMT AREA26 New York, Bogota EXEC EXIT –5.0 EXEC CLOCK SET AREA26 GMT New York, Bogota EXIT –5.
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. Select AREA SET and DST SET* in the menu settings. See page 185 for more information. * Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette 2 OPEN/Z EJECT Cassette lid 3 Cassette window Getting Started (1) Prepare the power source (p. 17). (2) Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette into the cassette compartment. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply with the cassette window facing the cassette lid.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette Note on the label Labels may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Therefore, be sure not to: •Stick on any labels other than the one supplied. •Stick the label onto any part of the cassette other than the label position [a].
Step 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-IP220 only) to operate each function. This section describes how to operate the touch panel during recording or playing back images on a tape. Prepare the power source (p. 17 to 21). Open the LCD panel. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to record or VCR to play back. Press FN to display PAGE1. The operation buttons of PAGE1 appear on the LCD screen.
Step 4 Using the touch panel Notes •When using the touch panel, press the LCD screen lightly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220 only). •Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the supplied stylus (DCRIP220 only). •Do not press the LCD screen too hard. •Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands. •If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You can make the display appear or disappear with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder.
— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. Microphone POWER (CHG)OFF ON VCR MEMORY/NETWORK CAMERA 3 Recording – Basics (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides. (2) Prepare the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” (p. 17 to 26) for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The CAMERA lamp lights up and your camcorder is set to the recording standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel.
Recording a picture After recording (1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. Close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing inwards. Eject the cassette. Remove the power source. Notes •Fasten the grip belt firmly. •Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. To enable transition •Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene can be performed as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.
Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Recording – Basics (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, then press FN and go to PAGE3. Set the POWER switch to VCR, then press FN and go to PAGE2. (2) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using –/+. – : To dim + : To brighten OK. The display returns to PAGE2/PAGE3.
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. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 180).
Recording a picture Using the zoom feature – Zoom lever Move the zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears further away) T W Recording – Basics W T W T Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. To zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally.
Recording a picture Using the zoom feature – Zoom ring You can use the zoom ring to zoom in and out at the desired speed. You can also use it to fine adjust. Set FOCUS to ZOOM. The indicator appears on the LCD screen. Turn the zoom ring at the desired speed to zoom in or out. Zoom ring Wide FOCUS AUTO MANUAL ZOOM Telephoto Notes •Do not rotate the zoom ring too quickly. Rotating it too quickly will prevent correct focusing. •Your camcorder changes to the autofocus mode when FOCUS is set to ZOOM.
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 uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder. The indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the recording mode. Some other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.
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 50min REC 0:00:01 45min Tape counter Remaining tape This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. NOV 15 2002 12:05:56 PM FN FN button Press this button to display operation buttons on the LCD screen. Time The time is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on.
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. Recording – Basics BACK LIGHT (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press BACK LIGHT. The . indicator appears on the LCD screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. During back light function The backlight function will be canceled when you press MANUAL in the EXPOSURE mode (p. 65) or SPOT METER (p. 66).
Recording a picture Using Super NightShot Super NightShot makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in NightShot. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. and (2) Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to NIGHTSHOT. The ”NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen. (3) Press SUPER NS. and ”SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen. The To cancel Super NightShot, press SUPER NS again and then set NIGHTSHOT/ NIGHTFRAMING to the center position (green z position).
Recording a picture While using NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: – White balance – PROGRAM AE – Exposure – Flexible Spot Meter – HOLOGRAM AF Recording – Basics While using Super NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: – Recording still images – Recording with the flash – White balance – Fader – Digital effect – PROGRAM AE – Exposure – Flexible Spot Meter – Memory overlap of MEMORY MIX While using Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the following functions: – Recording still imag
Recording a picture Self-timer recording Recording automatically starts in about 10 seconds after you set the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 27). (3) Press SELFTIMER. (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen. The (4) Press EXIT to make PAGE1 disappear. (5) Press START/STOP. The self-timer starts counting down from about 10 with a beep sound.
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. Recording – Basics (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 27). (3) Press END SCH. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
— Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the recorded tape on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback using the Remote Commander. (1) Prepare the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR. The VCR lamp lights up. (3) Open the LCD panel. to rewind the tape. (4) Press to start playback. (5) Press (6) Adjust the volume following the steps below.
Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander. The indicators disappear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators appear, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL or DISPLAY again. Using the data code function Using the touch panel (1) In the playback mode, press FN and go to PAGE3. (2) Press DATA CODE.
Playing back a tape Various settings Various settings shows your camcorder’s recording information at the time of recording. In the recording mode, the various settings will not be displayed. When you use the data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if: – A blank portion of the tape is being played back. – The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. – The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.
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. Playback – Basics To fast-forward the tape •Press in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press . •Press FF on the Remote Commander in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the supplied A/V connecting cable to watch the playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you view playback pictures on the LCD screen. When viewing the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 21). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Open the jack cover.
— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in CAMERA mode You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” in the recording standby mode or while recording on tape in CAMERA mode. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. 2 640 SFN 1 / 12 CAPTURE Advanced Recording Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) In the recording standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in CAMERA mode Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When you want to record still images in different sizes, use the Memory Photo recording function (p. 111). When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA You cannot select image quality mode. The image quality mode you last selected is used. (The default setting is SUPER FINE.) See page 105 for more information.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in CAMERA mode Recording images with the flash The flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen. (flash) When you set RED EYE R in changes as follows: t t to ON in the menu settings (p.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in CAMERA mode If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after removing the power source Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” 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. PHOTO 5 3 SELF TIMER Advanced Recording Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press SELFTIMER. (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen. The (4) Press EXIT to make PAGE1 disappear. (5) Press PHOTO deeper.
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. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. in the menu settings to select a (3) Press MENU, then select WHT BAL in desired white balance mode (p. 178).
Adjusting the white balance manually If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting We recommend that you record in the INDOOR mode. When you record under fluorescent lighting Select AUTO or HOLD. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode. In the HOLD mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after a few seconds when: – You change the PROGRAM AE mode. – You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa.
Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the LCD screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d]. [b] [a] 16:9WIDE [c] [d] (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
Using the wide mode In the wide mode, you cannot select the following functions: – Recording still images – BOUNCE – OLD MOVIE During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the recording standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. ID-1 system The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio (screen horizontal/vertical ratio) information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with video signals.
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY REC FADER M. FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE1) 2) [b] STBY REC MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. 1) 2) 56 You can use the BOUNCE function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.
Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the recording standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M. FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t (no indicator) 1 START/STOP FADER FADER Advanced Recording Operations The last selected fader is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing, then lights up.
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOLARIZE [b] : PASTEL [c] : MOSAIC [d] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. The picture appears in sepia. The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white). The picture looks like an illustration with a strong contrast. The picture looks like a pale pastel drawing. The picture appears mosaic-patterned.
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. TRAIL You can record a picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left. SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can slow down the shutter speed.
Using special effects – Digital effect (1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press FN and go to PAGE2. Press DIG EFFT. The DIG EFFT screen appears. Press a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory. (5) Press –/+ to adjust the effect. Items to adjust STILL The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving picture FLASH The interval of frame by frame playback LUMI.
Using special effects – Digital effect When you turn the POWER switch to the other position The digital effect will be automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.
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. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers. SPORTS (Sports lesson) This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.
Using the PROGRAM AE (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. in the menu settings to select a (3) Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in desired mode (p. 178). 2 FN MENU MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT RED EYE R FLASH LVL WHT BAL SHARPNESS AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE EXEC RET. Advanced Recording Operations 3 To return to FN Press EXIT. To turn the PROGRAM AE off Select AUTO in PROGRAM AE in the menu settings.
Using the PROGRAM AE While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE is selected. You can adjust the following functions while using the PROGRAM AE: – Exposure – Flexible Spot Meter If you record under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes.
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: – To make a fine exposure adjustment – To shoot a bright subject against a background – To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 3 4 EXPO– SURE MANU– AL OK AUTO MANU– AL 2 Advanced Recording Operations Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. Press FN to display PAGE1. Press EXPOSURE.
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: – The subject is backlit. – When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a subject that is on stage and lighted by a spotlight. (1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. Press FN to display PAGE1.
Focusing manually (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The 9 indicator appears. (3) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus. Advanced Recording Operations You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. In MEMORY mode you can adjust the focus manually with the image enlarged to twice the size.
Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wideangle) position after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position. When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.
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) (2) (3) (4) (5) 3 FN 4 2 SPOT FOCUS FOCUS AUTO MANUAL Advanced Recording Operations Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. Set FOCUS to MANUAL. Press FN to display PAGE1. Press SPOT FOCUS. The SPOT FOCUS screen appears. Press the desired area in the frame on the LCD screen. The SPOT FOCUS indicator flashes on the LCD screen.
— 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) Set the POWER switch to VCR. In the playback or playback pause mode, press FN to display PAGE1. in the menu settings to select a (2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in desired picture effect mode (p. 178). See page 58 for details of each picture effect function. 1 FN 2 MANUAL SET P EFFECT MENU EXIT OFF NEG.
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) Set the POWER switch to VCR. In the playback or playback pause mode, press FN and go to PAGE2. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The DIG EFFT screen appears. (3) Select a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture that you select the mode is stored in memory as a still image. (4) Press –/+ to adjust the effect. See page 59 for details. OK.
Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge playback moving pictures recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 143). (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. In the playback or playback pause mode, press FN and go to PAGE2. (2) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen appears. (3) Press the area you want to enlarge in the frame on the PB ZOOM screen.
Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder. •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder while you are processing the image using the tape PB ZOOM function. However, you can record images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 121), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.
Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH Using the multi-picture search function, you can display thumbnails of all the beginning scenes of moving pictures recorded on the tape onto the index screen. The recording date and title of each image or scene are also indicated. The thumbnails described in this section are the still images of all the beginning scenes of each recorded moving pictures and still images to help you search for the desired scene easily.
Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH (5) Select the thumbnail you want to play back, then press EXEC or press the thumbnail you selected again. Your camcorder starts searching for the image or scene and plays it back automatically. The blue portion of the bar indicates the scanning range and the white portion of the bar indicates the recorded portion. When you want to change the thumbnail Press EXEC.
Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH To return to the MULTI SCH screen from playback Press RET, or press EXECUTE on the Remote Commander. To stop searching Press STOP on the Remote Commander. To end the multi-picture search function Press END. The display returns to PAGE1, or press MULTI SRCH on the Remote Commander to return to FN. To end the multi-picture search function from the playback screen Press EXIT.
Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH The thumbnail images displayed on the MULTI SCH screen You cannot modify these thumbnail images. When you use the multi-picture search function, you cannot use the following functions: – Picture effect – Digital effect To select the thumbnail with the Remote Commander Press X/x/C/c on the Remote Commander. When you press DATE or q POS You can switch to the title/date display or the tape bar display that shows the present point on the tape.
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.
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. Searching for the date by using cassette memory (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
— 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. The supplied A/V connecting cable is equipped with an S video plug and a video plug. Use either the S video plug or the video plug depending on the recorder. Do not connect both of the plugs to the recorder. Before operation •Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings.
Dubbing a tape You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV or MICROMV If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack on the VCR and the white or red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output.
Dubbing a tape Using the i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) of your camcorder and to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) of the MICROMV product. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (You cannot connect your camcorder to a DV product.) You cannot dub the titles, displayed indicators, the contents of micro Cassette Memory, or letters on the “Memory Stick” index screen.
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. You have to select one of the jacks in the menu settings. The default setting is VIDEO. If the setup is not necessary, go to “2 Making a recording” on page 84.
Recording video or TV programs 2 Making a recording Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (3) Set your camcorder in the recording pause mode. Press FN and go to PAGE3, then press q REC CTRL. Next, press REC PAUSE.
Recording video or TV programs Using the Remote Commander You don’t need to perform step 3. In step 5, press both z REC and the right button simultaneously to start recording. REC Editing If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV.
Recording video or TV programs When using the i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) of your camcorder and to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) of the MICROMV product. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (You cannot connect your camcorder to a DV product.) (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into VCR.
Recording video or TV programs Using the Remote Commandaer You don’t need to perform step 4. In step 5, press both z REC and the right button simultaneously to start recording. REC Editing Notes • When an incompatible picture (such as one recorded with the DV format) is input, the message “INPUT ERROR” appears. • You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable. • First, start playback or turn to the playback pause mode before your camcorder starts recording or turns to the recording pause mode.
Superimposing a title You can superimpose a title. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for about five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. VACATION Superimposing a title on starting a recording (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press FN and go to PAGE2. Press TITLE. The TITLE screen appears. with r/R. The PRESET TITLE screen appears. Press EXEC. Select Press r/R to select a desired title, then press EXEC. The title is displayed on the LCD screen.
Superimposing a title 3 EXIT PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END TITLE r 4 EXIT PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END r R EXEC RET. R EXEC RET. EXIT PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END r R EXEC RET.
Superimposing a title To not display title during playback Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 183). Title setting •The title color changes as follows: WHITE t YELLOW t VIOLET t RED t CYAN t GREEN t BLUE •The title size changes as follows: SMALL y LARGE You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size. •If you select the title size “SMALL”, you have nine choices for the title position. If you select the title size “LARGE”, you have eight choices for the title position.
Superimposing a title Superimposing a title on a recorded tape You can superimpose a title for five seconds from the recording start point. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 2 3 TITLE Editing Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press FN to display PAGE1. Press TITLE. The TITLE screen appears. Press INPUT TITLE. The INPUT TITLE screen appears. Press
Superimposing a title Notes •Thumbnails may not be displayed depending on the condition of the tape. This is not a malfunction. •Noise may appear on the thumbnails. However, this has no effect on the recorded images. •You cannot execute TITLE SAVE until the playback picture is displayed in step 8. To use a custom title If you want to use a custom title, select in step 7. On a blank portion of the tape You cannot superimpose a title on the tape.
Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. in the menu setting, then press (3) Press MENU, then select TITLEERASE in EXEC (p. 183). (4) Press r/R to select the title you want to erase, then press EXEC. “ERASE OK?” appears. (5) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, then press OK. The message “ERASING” flashes while erasing. After the erasing is completed, the message “COMPLETE” appears.
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) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press FN and go to PAGE2. Press TITLE. . The TITLE SET screen appears. Press EXEC. Press r/R to select Press r/R to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, then press EXEC. Select the desired character. Repeat pressing a key to select the desired character on the key.
Making your own titles To return to FN Press EXIT. To change a title you have stored In step 5, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET depending on which title you want to change, then press EXEC and enter the new title as desired. To superimpose your own title on tape Follow the procedure in “Superimposing a title on starting a recording” on page 88. Editing If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off.
Making your own titles Making a title in VCR mode (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press FN to display PAGE1. Press TITLE. The TITLE screen appears. Press TITLE SET. The TITLE SET screen appears. Press r/R to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, then press EXEC. Perform steps 6 and 7 in “Making a title in CAMERA mode” on page 94. Press SET. The title is stored in 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 when you set the POWER switch to VCR, the cassette information is displayed for about five seconds. The cassette information [a] INFO ID 00001 GRADUATION NOV 15 2002 6:29PM DEC 15 2002 2:53PM [c] [d] Editing RECORDED AREA [b] [e] [a] The unique number of each cassette. Your camcorder automatically assign this number.
The micro Cassette Memory Labeling a cassette The label can consist of up to 16 characters and is stored in cassette memory. (1) (2) (3) (4) Insert the cassette you want to label. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. Press FN to display PAGE1. in the menu settings, then press Press MENU, then select TAPE TITLE in EXEC (p. 183). The TAPE TITLE screen appears. (5) Select a desired character. Repeat pressing a key to select the desired character on the key.
The micro Cassette Memory To return to FN Press EXIT. To erase the label you have made Select C in step 4. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory.
— “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 and the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. File format Still image (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction “Memory Stick” formatted by a computer The “Memory Stick” formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick” by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go, as illustrated below. “Memory Stick” slot Ejecting a “Memory Stick” Open the LCD panel and confirm that the “Memory Stick” access lamp is not lit. Then slide the MEMORY EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow.
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Using a touch panel Operation buttons for most functions using a “Memory Stick” are displayed on the LCD screen. Press the LCD panel directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220 only) to operate each function. (CHG)OFF ON FN POWER VCR MEMORY/NETWORK 1 CAMERA 3-5 MODE “Memory Stick” Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Open the LCD panel. The operation buttons appear on the LCD screen.
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction To return to FN Press EXIT. To execute settings Press EXEC or OK. To cancel settings Press OFF or AUTO. The display returns to PAGE1, 2 or 3. Notes •When using the touch panel, press the LCD screen lightly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220 only). •Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied (DCRIP220 only). •Do not press the LCD screen too hard. •Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.
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 or VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. in the menu settings, then press (3) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in EXEC (p. 181). (4) Press r/R to select QUALITY, then press EXEC. (5) Press r/R to select the desired image quality, then press EXEC.
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in your camcorder. The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode. Super fine images are compressed to about 1/3. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. Fine images are compressed to about 1/6. STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. Standard images compressed to about 1/10.
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Setting the moving picture quality mode There are SUPER FINE, FINE, STANDARD and LIGHTMODE in the moving picture quality mode. The default setting is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. (2) Select FN to display PAGE1. in the menu settings, then press (3) Press MENU, then select MOVIE SET in EXEC (p. 181). (4) Press r/R to select MOVIEMODE, then press EXEC. (5) Press r/R to select the desired image quality, then press EXEC.
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning Frame rate Bit rate (image and audio) (Approx.) SUPER FINE (SFN) Records moving pictures at 352 × 240. 30 fps 1200 Kbps FINE (FINE) Records moving pictures at 352 × 240. 30 fps 750 Kbps STANDARD (STD) Records moving pictures at 144 × 96. 10 fps 400 Kbps LIGHTMODE (LIGHT) Records moving pictures at 144 × 96.
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Selecting the size of still image You can select either of two still image sizes. 1600 × 1200 or 640 × 480. (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is 1600 × 1200. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. in the menu setting, (3) Press MENU, then select STILL SET (still image) in then press EXEC (p. 181). (4) Press r/R to select IMAGESIZE, then press EXEC.
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Image size settings Setting Meaning Indicator 1600 × 1200 Records 1600 × 1200 still images. 640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 still images. 1600 640 Approximate number of still images you can record on a “Memory Stick” The number of still images you can record varies depending on the complexity of the subject.
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. (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. Recording does not start yet. (3) Press PHOTO deeper.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: – Digital zoom – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Wide mode – Fader – Picture effect – Digital effect – Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) – Title – SteadyShot While you are recording a still image You cannot turn off the power or press PHOTO.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select one of the four modes described below in the menu settings. NORMAL [a] Your camcorder shoots up to four still images in 1600 × 1200 size or 25 still images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. ( ) HIGH SPEED [a] Your camcorder shoots up to 32 still images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.07 sec intervals.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. in the menu settings, then press (3) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in EXEC (p. 181). (4) Press r/R to select BURST, then press EXEC. (5) Press r/R to select the desired settings. (6) Press EXIT to make the menu settings disappear. (7) Press PHOTO deeper.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording The effect of EXP BRKTG The effect of EXP BRKTG may not be noticeable on the LCD screen. We recommend viewing images on a TV or computer to realize the effect. When selecting NORMAL or HIGH SPEED Recording continues up to the maximum number of still images during pressing PHOTO deeper. Release PHOTO to stop recording.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording Recording images with the flash The flash automatically pops up to strobe. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen. (flash) Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows: t t AUTO (No indicator) When you set RED EYE R in changes as follows: t t to ON in the menu settings (p.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording The flash does not fire even if you select AUTO and Auto red-eye reduction ( ) during the following functions: – NightShot – Spotlight of PROGRAM AE – Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE – Landscape of PROGRAM AE – Exposure – Flexible Spot Meter During recording images continuously The flash does not work.
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. •Focusing may be hampered if the light emitted from the HOLOGRAM AF is blocked by an obstruction.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording Using NightFraming The NightFraming enables you to check a subject even at night and then record with natural colors using the flash. NIGHTSHOT SUPER NS COLOR SLOW S NIGHTFRAMING “Memory Stick” Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to NIGHTFRAMING. and NIGHTFRAMING indicators flash, then and indicators The light up on the LCD screen. (3) Press PHOTO lightly. The auxiliary light (HOLOGRAM AF) (p.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record images on a “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Press FN and go to PAGE2. (3) Press SELFTIMER. (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen. The (4) Press EXIT to make PAGE2 disappear. (5) Press PHOTO deeper. The self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data from other equipment recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data from other equipment through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. .
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When the “Memory Stick” access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off, eject a “Memory Stick” or take out the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. If “ ” appears on the LCD screen The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompatible with your camcorder because its format does not conform with your camcorder.
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. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) When using the A/V connecting cable, set VIDEOINPUT to the appropriate position depending on the player. (p. 83) (3) Play back the recorded tape on the VCR, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The image of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Using the i.LINK cable i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) : Signal flow i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) i.LINK cable (optional) Note When recording from a tape in poor recording condition, for example, a tape that is worn out from repeated dubbing, recording is interrupted, or “ REC ERROR” appears and recording cannot be carried out. Record distortion-free images.
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. CHROM (Memory chroma key) You can swap only the blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture. M.
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording a superimposed image to a 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. (2) Press FN and go to PAGE2. (3) Press MEM MIX. The last image recorded on the “Memory Stick” appears on the right lower part of the LCD screen.
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX To change the still image to be superimposed Press –/+ on the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY MIX Press OFF in step 3. The display returns to PAGE2. Notes • You cannot use the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick.” • When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear.
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording a superimposed image to a “Memory Stick” as a still image Before operation Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Press FN and go to PAGE2. (3) Press MEM MIX. The image recorded on the “Memory Stick” appears on the right corner of the LCD screen. (4) Press –/+ on the right lower corner of the LCD screen to select the still image which you want to superimpose.
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX 3,4 MEM MIX OFF MCCAM LUMI MEM MIX OK CAMCM MCCAM CHROM CHROM Still image 100–0001 – 5 2 MEM MIX OFF – FN + 6 OK M. LUMI – + 100–0001 – + MEM MIX OFF – + OK M. LUMI – + 100–0001 – + To change the still image to be superimposed Press –/+ on the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY MIX Press OFF in step 3. The display returns to PAGE2.
Recording moving pictures on a “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. (2) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up.
Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG MOVIE recording Note Sound is recorded in monaural. MPEG MOVIE recorded with your camcorder: •Is MPEG MOVIE AD •Cannot be played back on a digital still camera or a camcorder that has no MPEG MOVIE AD function. •Cannot be output from the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface). When using an external flash (optional) Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick.” Otherwise, the charging sound of the flash may be recorded.
Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG MOVIE recording Self-timer MPEG MOVIE recording You can record pictures on the “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Press FN and go to PAGE2. (3) Press SELFTIMER. (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen. The (4) Press EXIT to make PAGE2 disappear. (5) Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down from about 10 with a beep.
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.” Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. • Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. . The picture recorded on the tape is played back.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Recording a moving picture from other equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) When using the A/V connecting cable, set VIDEOINPUT to the appropriate position depending on the player. (p. 83) (3) Play back the recorded tape on the VCR, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Using the i.LINK cable i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) i.LINK cable (optional) Note When recording from a tape in poor recording condition, for example, a tape that is worn out from repeated dubbing, recording is interrupted, or “ REC ERROR” appears and recording cannot be carried out. Record distortion-free images. “Memory Stick” Operations : Signal flow i.
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” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. PB. The last recorded image is displayed. (2) Press PLAY or (3) Press –/+ to select the desired still image.
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. This is not a malfunction. The image data is as good as ever. •Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be output from the TV speakers.
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. PB. (2) In VCR mode, press In MEMORY mode, go to step 3. (3) Press INDEX to display the index. A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode. •To display the previous six images, press T.
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 a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. 2 PLAY or PB “Memory Stick” Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. PB. The last recorded image is displayed. (2) Press PLAY or (3) Press –/+ to select the desired moving pictures.
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG MOVIE playback MPEG MOVIE recorded with your camcorder: •Is MPEG MOVIE AD •Cannot be played back on a digital still camera or a camcorder that has no MPEG MOVIE AD function. •Cannot be output from the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface). To play back recorded images on a TV screen •Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation.
Copying still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” to a tape You can copy still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” and record them to a tape. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation •Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. 6 26/26 1600 REC CTRL MEMORY PLAY 0:00:07 REC CTRL MEMORY PLAY RET. 100–0026 – RET. 100–0026 + REC PAUSE “Memory Stick” Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Copying still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” to a tape To start copying using the Remote Commander After step 4, press both z REC and the right button simultaneously to start copying. REC Notes •You cannot copy MPEG MOVIE files to the tape when “ •You cannot copy the index screen to the tape. NOT REC” is displayed.
Enlarging still images recorded on a “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 a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. 4 W T 1 “Memory Stick” Operations (1) In the memory playback mode, press FN and go to PAGE2. (2) Press PB ZOOM. PB ZOOM screen appears.
Enlarging still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM Images in the Memory PB ZOOM mode Images are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface). In the Memory PB ZOOM mode If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL, the frame on the Memory PB ZOOM screen disappears. You cannot move the part you pressed to the center of the LCD screen. Edge of an enlarged image The edge of an enlarged image cannot be displayed in the center of the LCD screen.
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. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. in the menu settings (p. 182). (3) Press MENU, then select SLIDE SHOW in And press EXEC. (4) Press START.
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 or VCR. PB. (2) In VCR mode, press In MEMORY mode, go to step 3. (3) Press INDEX to display the index. (4) Press - MARK. The screen to protect the image appears. (5) Press the image you want to protect. The “-” appears above the protected image.
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) (2) (3) (4) (5) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. PB, then press –/+ to select the image you want to delete. Press PLAY or Press FN to display PAGE1. Press DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen. Press OK. The selected image is deleted.
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 or VCR. PB. (2) In VCR mode, press In MEMORY mode, go to step 3. (3) Press INDEX to display the index. (4) Press DEL, then press the image you want to delete. The number of the selected image is highlighted. (5) If there is other image you want to delete, press the image. (6) After selecting the image to be deleted, press EXEC.
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. 2 FN 3 MENU EXIT MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET SL I DE SHOW FILE NO. DELETE ALL READY FORMAT r R EXEC RET. “Memory Stick” Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. in the menu settings (p. 182). (3) Press MENU, then select DELETE ALL in And press EXEC.
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. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. PB. (2) In VCR mode, press In MEMORY mode, go to step 3. (3) Press INDEX to display the index. MARK.
— Viewing Images Using your Computer — Viewing images on your computer – Introduction There are the following ways of connecting your camcorder to a computer in order to view images saved on a “Memory Stick” or recorded on a tape on your computer. To view images on a computer which has a Memory Stick slot, first remove the “Memory Stick” from your camcorder and then insert it into the computer’s Memory Stick slot.
Viewing images on your computer – Introduction Notes on using your computer “Memory Stick” •“Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick” formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “Memory Stick” in your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was connected. •Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played back on your camcorder.
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 also record images edited with the computer on the tape. To view images on your computer, the application software MovieShaker Ver.3.1 for MICROMV (supplied) and i.LINK cable (optional) is required. Computer i.LINK connector i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) Before installing the i.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting your camcorder to your computer. If you connect your camcorder to your computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly. When connecting to a computer via the USB jack You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect your camcorder to the computer’s USB connector.
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 your computer Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required. However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS.
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 your camcorder”. If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, log in with permission of administrators. If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer administrators. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Installing Image Transfer This function enables image data recorded on a “Memory Stick” to be automatically transferred (copied) to your computer. If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, log in with permission of administrators. If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer administrators. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Installing PIXELA ImageMixer Make sure USB driver installation is complete. You need to install PIXELA ImageMixer to view images on your computer. Install it from the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users or administrators. For Windows XP, you must be authorized as administrators.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Making the computer recognize your camcorder Viewing images recorded on a tape (1) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder. Set the POWER switch to VCR. to ON in the menu settings (p. 184). (2) Select USB STREAM in (3) With the CD-ROM inserted, connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” (1) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (3) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your computer recognizes your camcorder, and the Add Hardware Wizard starts.
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. Viewing images recorded on a tape Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP 6 Turn the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart your computer. Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure described in “Installing the USB driver” on page 156.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Connect the USB connector on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder. 5 Open your computer’s “Device Manager”.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Capturing images with “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” You need to install the USB driver and PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape on your computer (p. 156, 158). Viewing images recorded on a tape (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Connect the AC power adaptor, and insert a cassette into your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) (6) Click . Preview window (USB) jack USB connector USB cable (supplied) Viewing Images Using your Computer (7) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. (8) Press on the LCD screen to start playback. The picture from the tape appears on preview window on your computer. Viewing pictures live from your camcorder (1) Follow the steps 1, 2 on page 164.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Capturing still images Preview window (1) Click Thumbnail list window . and click it at the (2) Looking at the preview window, move the cursor to point you want to capture. The still image on the screen is captured. Captured images are displayed in the thumbnail list window. Capturing moving pictures Preview window Thumbnail list window (1) Click .
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Notes •When you view images on your computer with the USB connection, the following may occur. This is not a malfunction. – The image shakes up and down. – Some images are not displayed correctly due to noise, etc. – Images of different color systems to that of your camcorder are not displayed correctly. •When your camcorder is in the standby mode with a cassette inserted, it turns off automatically after five minutes.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” A “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” on-line help site is available where you can find the detailed operating method of “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”. (1) Click located in the upper-right corner of the screen. The ImageMixer’s Manual screen appears. (2) You can find the information you need from the list of contents.
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer (For Windows users) The image data recorded on a “Memory Stick” is automatically transferred (copied) to your computer with Image Transfer. You can view images with PIXELA ImageMixer. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to you camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer (For Windows users) Viewing images without Image Transfer Before operation An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer (For Windows users) Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing your camcorder is [E:].) Folder containing still image and moving picture data 100MSDCF File Meaning DSC0ssss.
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 your 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. Recommended Macintosh environment Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1) standard installation is required.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users) Installing the USB driver Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB driver is completed. For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users (1) Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software screen appears.
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. 156). QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load. (2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
— Using the Network function — Accessing the network – DCR-IP220 only You can access the Internet using a Bluetooth equipped device that is complied to your camcorder. Once the access is made, you can view a Web page, send/receive your e-mail, etc. This section describes only how to open the Network Menu. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK. (2) Press NETWORK. Network Menu appears. For the details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder.
Accessing the network How to hold your camcorder when operating in NETWORK mode When operating the network functions, put your camcorder in a stable place and adjust the LCD panel to the best viewing angle. The operation buttons needed in NETWORK mode are displayed on the LCD screen. Press the buttons with the supplied stylus. After using the stylus Put it back in the holder on the grip belt. Insert it until it clicks as shown below.
— Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, press r/R to select the menu items. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and the mode. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP220 only), MEMORY (DCR-IP210 only) or VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Press r/R to select a desired icon, then press EXEC.
Changing the menu settings To return to FN Press EXIT. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Mode Icon/item Meaning POWER switch MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE —— To suit your specific shooting requirement (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning z OFF To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom is carried out. POWER switch CAMERA SET D ZOOM EXPANDED F 20× To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to 20× zoom is performed digitally (p. 33). 120× To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to 120× zoom is performed digitally (p. 33).
Changing the menu settings Icon/item POWER switch Mode Meaning z VIDEO To use the video plug of the A/V connecting cable when recording from a player VCR SET VIDEOINPUT S VIDEO VCR To use the S video plug of the A/V connecting cable when recording from a player LCD/VF SET LCD B.L. LCD COLOR z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen —— To adjust the color on the LCD screen with –/+ low intensity VF B.L.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch z OFF Not to record continuously MEMORY MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE NORMAL To record from four to 25 images continuously (p. 113) HIGH SPEED To record up to 32 images continuously fast EXP BRKTG To record three images continuously with different exposure MULTI SCRN To record nine images continuously z SUPER FINE To record still images in the finest image quality mode (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch MEMORY SET SLIDE SHOW FILE NO. DELETE ALL FORMAT —— z SERIES To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 145) MEMORY To assign numbers to file in sequence even if the “Memory Stick” is changed MEMORY VCR RESET To reset the file numbering each time the “Memory Stick” is changed —— To delete all the unprotected images (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode POWER switch Meaning CM SET TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL —— z ON To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 93) CAMERA VCR To display the title you have superimposed VCR OFF Not to display the title TAPE TITLE —— To label a cassette (p. 98) CAMERA VCR ERASE ALL —— To erase all the data in cassette memory (p. 99) CAMERA VCR To display the cassette information of the tape This is displayed for five seconds in the following cases (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM —— z OFF ON LANGUAGE z ENGLISH To set the date or time (p. 22). CAMERA MEMORY To deactivate the USB Streaming function. To activate the USB Streaming function (p. 164).
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning z DATE/CAM When you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander, the date, time and various settings are displayed during playback (p. 43). POWER switch OTHERS DATA CODE (On the Remote Commander) MEMORY VCR DATE The date and time are displayed during playback. AREA SET —— To set your area temporarily when using your camcorder in a new location (p.
— Troubleshooting — Types of trouble and how to correct trouble If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function has activated. See page 192. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off. The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Insert a cassette or press the LCD screen. The demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE (p. 184) in the menu settings. The picture is recorded in incorrect or • The NightShot is activated. unnatural colors. c Set it off (p. 37).
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not inserted, or is dead or nearly dead. c Insert a charged battery pack (p. 17, 18). • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 21). The battery pack is quickly • The temperature of the environment is too low. discharged. • The battery pack is not fully charged.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. c Set it to MEMORY (p. 111). • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. c Insert a “Memory Stick” (p. 102). Recording does not function. • The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full capacity. c Delete unnecessary images and record again (p. 147). • The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • 20 titles have been recorded. c Erase unnecessary title (p. 93). • The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible (p. 25). • The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion. c Superimpose the title to the recorded position (p. 91). A cassette label is not recorded. • The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom While charging the battery pack inserted in your camcorder, the battery CHG lamp does not light up. You cannot charge the battery pack inserted in your camcorder. While charging the battery pack inserted in your camcorder, the battery CHG lamp flashes. When you set the POWER switch to VCR or (CHG) OFF, if you move your camcorder, you may hear a clattering sound from inside your camcorder. The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a five-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the LCD screen. If a fivedigit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder. LCD screen or Viewfinder C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display • C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself.
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 100-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: •The file is corrupted. •The file is unreadable. •You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX function on a moving picture (p. 125). C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p.
Warning indicators and messages Warning messages • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 22). • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY Use an “InfoLIHIUM” battery pack (p. 196). • The video heads are dirty (p. 202). (The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another on the LCD screen.) CLEANING CASSETTE • COPY INHIBIT You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal (p. 195).* • FULL The “Memory Stick” is full (p. 114).
— Additional Information — Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use cassette only. You cannot use any other Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, ED Betamax, DV, or mini DV cassettes. 8 mm, Betamax, All of the MICROMV cassettes have micro Cassette Memory. , , and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Copyright signal When you play back If the tape you play back on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it with other equipment connected to your camcorder.
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.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies depending on how it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack.
About i.LINK The i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant MICROMV interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable.
About i.LINK i.LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 82, 86. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) compatible equipment made by Sony (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment. Before connecting this unit to your computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on your computer.
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-IP220 only). You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
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. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the % indicator flashes.
Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video head. The video head may be dirty when: – Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. – Playback pictures do not move. – Playback pictures do not appear. – The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or the x indicator flashes on the LCD screen during recording.
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.
Maintenance information and precautions Adjusting the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. (2) Eject the tape from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cable from your camcorder. (3) Close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.
Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation •Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. •If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder 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.
Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor •Unplug the unit from a wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. •Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. •Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
Maintenance information and precautions Notes on dry batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following: •Be sure to insert the batteries with the + – polarities matched to the + – marks. •Dry batteries are not rechargeable. •Do not use a combination of new and old batteries. •Do not use different types of batteries. •Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time. •Do not use leaking batteries.
Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system MPEG1 Audio Layer2 (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette MICROMV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed Approx. 5.66 mm/s Recording/playback time (using cassette MGR60) 1 hour Fastforward/rewind time (using cassette MGR60) Approx. 1 min. and 30 seconds Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device 5.0 mm (1/3.
Specifications AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the operating mode Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions (approx.) 125 × 39 × 62 mm (5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 280 g (9.8 oz) excluding power cord “Memory Stick” Memory Flash memory 8MB: MSA-8A Operating voltage 2.7 – 3.6 V Power consumption Approx.
— Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 210 1 Lens cap (p. 29) 5 LCD screen/Touch panel (p. 9, 27, 103) 2 FOCUS/ZOOM switch (p. 34, 67) 6 START/STOP button (p. 29, 130) 3 BACK LIGHT button (p. 37) 7 Speaker 4 Viewfinder (p.
Identifying the parts and controls qd qf 9 qg q; qh qa qs qj 9 LCD BACKLIGHT switch (p. 31) q; MEMORY EJECT lever (p. 102) qa DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button (p. 43) qs “Memory Stick” access lamp (p. 102) qf (USB) jack (p. 151) (LANC) jack (blue) LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment.
Identifying the parts and controls wd wf MODE POWER (CHG)OFF ON wh wg qk CAMERA VCR MEMORY/NETWORK wj ql w; wa ws wk wl qk ZOOM lever (p. 33) wd POWER switch (p. 8) ql PHOTO button (p. 47, 111) wf CHG lamp (p. 18) w; Infrared rays (NightShot Light) emitter (p. 37) wg CAMERA lamp (p. 8) wa Remote sensor ws Camera recording lamp (p. 29) wh MEMORY/NETWORK lamp (DCR-IP220) or MEMORY lamp (DCR-IP210) (p. 8) wj VCR lamp (p. 8) wk (Bluetooth) lamp (DCR-IP220 only) (p.
Identifying the parts and controls es e; ed ef ea eg e; (flash) button (p. 49, 116) ea Grip belt es OPEN/Z EJECT switch (p. 25) ed Cassette lid (p. 25) ef Stylus (DCR-IP220 only) (p. 176) eg Stylus holder (DCR-IP220 only) (p. 176) Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly.
Identifying the parts and controls eh el ej r; ek ra eh Flash (p. 49, 116) el Microphone ej Lens r; DC IN jack ek Focus ring/Zoom ring (p. 34, 67) ra A/V ID-2 jack (p. 46, 80, 84, 123, 134) Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine image. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation.
Identifying the parts and controls rg rh rj rk rl rs rd rf rs “Memory Stick” slot (p. 102) rd OPEN switch (p. 17) rf Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 32) rg Battery compartment lid rh Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. rj FADER button (p. 57) rl NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING switch (p. 37, 119) Quick Reference rk SUPER NS/COLOR SLOW S button (p.
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. 6 1 7 8 2 3 9 q; 4 5 1 PHOTO button (p. 47, 111) qa 3 MEMORY control buttons 6 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder after turning on your camcorder. 4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 78, 79) 7 DATA CODE button (p. 43) 5 MULTI SRCH button (p. 74) 8 START/STOP button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to the + – marks inside the battery compartment. Notes on the Remote Commander •Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. •Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2.
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and viewfinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 120min – STILL 16:9WIDE NEG. ART STBY + AUTO 60 AWB F1.8 9dB 8 0:12:34 12min END SEARCH MPEG IN 100–0001 2 Remaining battery time (p. 36, 44) 3 Zoom (p. 33)/Data file name (p. 100) 4 Digital effect (p. 59, 71)/MEMORY MIX (p. 125)/FADER (p. 56) ws wd qg NIGHTSHOT/SUPER NIGHTSHOT (p. 37)/COLOR SLOW SHUTTER (p. 38)/ NIGHTFRAMING (p. 119) qh Tape counter (p. 36)/Self-diagnosis (p. 192)/Memory photo (p.
Index A, B I, J, K, L R AC power adaptor ............ 18, 21 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 32 Adjusting volume ................... 42 Auto red-eye reduction ........................................ 49, 116 AUTO SHTR .......................... 178 A/V connecting cable .................... 46, 80, 84, 123, 134 BACK LIGHT .......................... 37 Battery pack ............................. 17 BEEP ....................................... 185 BOUNCE .................................. 56 B&W .........
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