Digital Video Camera Recorder ,,,u MICROMV Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual it for f_lttue reference. Owner's thoroughly, and retain Record Tile model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in tile space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Model No. AC, Serial No. Serial No.
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Note: This If you may Sony have call any questions about this product, you : Customer (7669) The number Information below is for Center the FCC 1 800 related 222 SONY matters only, Regulatory Infbrmation Declaration Trade Name: Model No.: Responsihle Party: Address: of Conformity SONY DCR IP5, DCR IP7 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201 930 6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Main Features Taking moving or still images, and playing them back Recording a pirture on atape (p. 29) Recording a still image on a tape (p. 47) Playing back a tape (p. 39) Recording a still image on a" Memory Stick" (p. 118) (DCR IPTBT only) Recording moving pictures on a" Memo W Stick" (p. 126) (DCR IPTBTonly) Viewing a still image recorded on a" Memory Stick" (p. 137) (DCR IP7BT only) Viewing a moving picture on a" Memory Stick" (p.
Main Features Functions to give an effect to your recordings • Digital zoom (p 102) Tile defhult setting is set to OFF. (To zoont greater in tile menu settings.) • Fader (p. 51) • Picture effect (p. 54) • Digital eflbct (p. 56) • Title (p. 8g, 95) • MEMORY MIX (p. 132) (DCR IPTBT only) Functions to give a natural appearance • Manual focus (p. 65) • Landscape mode (p. 59) Functionsused after recording • END SEARCH (p. 38) • DATA CODE (p. 41) • Multi picttue search (p. 71) • Title search (p.
Introduction This section describes camcorder. - Basic operations tile basic operations used to control and ways to operate tile To supply power for the camcorder, see" Step 1 Preparing the power supply" on page 18. (1) Slide the POWER switch down while pressing the small green button, then release your finger. The camcorder is turned on, and then the camcorder turns to the CAMERA mode so that the CAMERA lamp lights up. (:_) Slide the POWER switch down.
Introduction - Basic operations Most of tile operations are carried out using tile control button. Select a button displayed on the screen using tile control button, then press tile center • on the control button. 1 (1) Press A/T/
Introduction - Basic operations If FN is not displayed oil tile screen, press DISPLAY o1"tile center • oil tile control button. 1-3 DISPLAY (1) Select FN with A/T/
Introduction - Basic operations The screen buttons on the PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 In CAMERA mode screen LCD BRT,VOL, SCH, TITLE MENU, FADER, END SELFTIMER, MEM MIX*,EXPOSURE, FOCUS DIG EFFT, COUNT RESET In VCR n-lode MENU, VOL, TITLE, MULTI SRCH, II/_ LCD BRT, DIG EFFT, END SCH, II/_ DATA CODE, COUNT RESET, _REC PB*, ,qt_ _, PB*, _ ETRL, II/_ _-II *, _t_ [_ [_ ", I_1! ", _ PB*, _ [_ " [_" *, "11 *, _ • (DCR IPTBT only) See page 112 for the MEMORY/NETWORK To turn on/off the screen Press DISPLAY.
Table Main of contents Features Introduction Quick Start Getting .......................................... 4 Basic operations ............ Guide ................................. 6 12 Searching a recording by date Date search ................................... 77 Searching fur a photo Photo search ................................. 79 started Using this manual ................................. Checking supplied accessories ............ Step 1 Preparing tile power supply...
Table of contents Connecting with a computer Viewing images recorded (-)na tape using your computer ................... 155 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" using your computer DCR IP7BT only ...... 156 Network operation - DCR-IP7BT only Accessing the network .......................162 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and their solutions ......................................... 164 Self diagnosis display ......................... 170 Warning indicators and messages ....
Quick Start Guide This guide introduces recording/playback. more information. Use the battery pack when using yonr Open tile jack for ( )" for yon to the basic operations See the page in parentheses" camcorder outdoors (p. 18). cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect n-lark A _[_ Slide OPEN/ _--EJECT in the direction of the arrow lid. and open Push the the in a straight line deeply cassette compartment the window out.
_]_ Remove } the lens cap. O [ ePressOPE to open the LCDp_.>L I I d J_, Viewfinder When the LCD pane] K is closed, ptfll out the viewfinder clicks and monitor Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The CAMERA lamp lights up. Power E&, o Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. until it use it to your recording. START STOP • When you purchase yore camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. Set up tile clock before recording (p. 23).
- Getting started Using - this The instructions manual in this manual are for the two models listed in the tahle 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 IP7BT is marked as" DCR IPT' on the bottom of the unit). The DCR IP7BT is the model used fbr illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text.
Using this manual Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) • The LCDscreen 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 ED screen and the finder, These points are normal in the manufacturing processand do not affect the recording in any way.
Checking Make sure supplied that tile following accessories accessories are supplied with [] yore camcorder. [] <_!!j;'_'iiill _ !i!ii RMT-817 _ or RMT-818 [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] ..... _i'_'_i_i_i_i_;_;_i_!i _i'iliiiii_i i [] [] [] [] ...........
Checking supplied [] Remote Wireless accessories Commander (1) [] [] AC-L20A AC power adaptor power cord (1) (p. 19) [] NP-FF50 [] Size AA (R6) batteries battery Commander [] pack (I), the (1) (p. 18, 19) for the Remote (2) (p. ]92) USB cable* (1) (p. 157) [] "Memory [] A/V connecting Stick"* [] i.LINK cable [] Lens cap (1) (p. 29) [] CD-ROM CD-ROM (Movie MICROMV) (p.
Step 1 Preparing We recommend the power that you use tile battery supply pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While arrow turning down the TBATT (battery) release lever in the direction of the 0, remove the battery terminal covet" in the direction of the arrow O. (2) Install tile battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Use tile hattery pack after cbarging it fbr your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the" InfoLITHIldM" battery See page 174 for details oil tile " InfbLITHIUM" battery pack. pack (F series). (1) Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's • mark fhcing the lens side. (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 While the battery pack is being charged, the CHG lamp flashes in the following cases: Tile battery park is not installed rorrertly. Son-lething is wrong with the battery pack. When you use the AC power adaptor Place tile AC power adaptor near the wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect tile plug fi'om tile wall outlet as soon as possible to cut offthe power.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply If the power runs out quickly even though sufficient remaining indicated Fully charge indicated. tile battery pack so that tile correct battery remaining battery time is tin-le will be ¢1 Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging tile battery pack in an ambient 30°C (50 to 86°F).
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes • Tile AC power adaptor cannot supply power if the battery pack is attached to your calncorder. • Tile DC IN jack has" source priority." This means that tile battery pack cannot supply power when tile power cord is connected to tile DC IN jack, even when tile power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. A car battery You cannot use car batteries 22 with the camcorder.
Step 2 Setting the date and time Be sure to set the date and time when you use your camcorder for tile first time. "CLOCK SET" will be displayed each time you set tile POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR IP7BT only) unless you set tile date and time. If you do not use your camcorder fur about 3 months, tile date and time settings may be erased (bars may appear) because the built in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 181).
Step 2 Setting the date and time (6) Select your (7) Select whether your area is in daylight center • on the control button. (8) area, tile:: press the center • on the control saving button. time or not, then press the When your area is in daylight saving tin:e, select ON, when not in daylight saving tin:e, select OFF. Select the year, then press the center • on the control button.
Step 2 Setting the date and time Note Instead of"DST SET.SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen fbr son-le models. If you do not set the date and time " and " : : " are recorded (DCR IP7BT only) as tile data code. oll the tape o1"tile " Memory Stick" Note on the time indicator Tile internal clock of your camcorder 12:00 AM stands for midnight. 12:00 PM stands fbr noon. operates on a 12 hour cycle. You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference.
Step 2 Setting 26 the date and time Area code Time-zone differences Area setting 1 GMT Lisbon, 2 GMT+01:00 Berlin, 3 GMT+02:00 Helsinki. Area code Time-zone differences Area 19 GMT 12:00 Eniwetok, 20 GMT 11:00 Midway Cairo 21 GMT 10:00 Hawaii Nairobi 22 GMT 09:00 Alaska 23 GMT 08:00 LosAngeles. 24 GMT 07:00 Denver, 25 GMT 06:00 Chicago. 26 GMT 05:00 NewYork. 27 GMT 04:00 Santiago 28 GMT 03:30 St.
Step 3 Inserting (1) Install tile battery a cassette pack, or connect tile AC power adaptor for the power (p. 18 to 22). (2) Slide OPEN/_--EJECT in tile direction of tile arrow and open Tile cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. the cassette supply lid. (3) Push tile iniddle portion of the back of the cassette to insert it. Insert tile cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette coinl_artment with the window facing ore.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette Note on the label Labels may cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Therefbre, be sure not to: • Stick on any labels than the one supplied. • Stick the label onto any part of the cassette other than the label position [aI.
- Recording- Basics- Recording a picture Your camcorder (1) Remove auton-latically focuses for you. the lens cap and pull the lens cap string (2) Install the t)ower source. information (p. 18). See " Step 1 Preparing to fix it. the power (3) Insert a cassette. See "Step 3 Inserting a cassette" (4) Press OPEN, then open the LCD panel. for more supply" for more infi)rmation (p. 27). ;0 (S) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Recording a picture Note Do not touch tile ht/ilt iI1 microphone during recording. To enable unbroken transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and tile next scene is unbroken as long as you do not eject the cassette, even if you turn off your camcorder. However, check the following: When you change tile battel T pack, set tile POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Recording a picture Note When you use the LCD screen atltomatically toms offi (exrept in the mirror mode), the viewfinder When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel Make sure tile LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees. i! i!R i! i!i i 5 This feature allows tile camera suloject to view himself or herself on tile LCD screen. The stdoject uses this feature to check his or her own image on tile LCD screen while you look at the stlbject in tile viewfinder. In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR IP7BT only) mode.
Recording a picture When recording (1) In CAMERA, mode, select in bright conditions, set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF. MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only), playback, oi" playback pause FN, then press the center • on tile control button. Tile PAGE 1 screen appears. (2) Select PAGE2, then press the center screen appears. (3) Select LCD BRT, then press • the center oil tile control • button. on the control for adjusting tile brightness of the LCD screen appears.
Recording a picture The color You of the can adjust LCD screen it using the LCD COLOR item in the menu settings (p. 102). Even if you adjust the screen using LCD BRT, LCD COLOR, or the LCD screen backlight Tile rerorded pirtore will not he aff'erted. The setting of the LCD BACKLIGHT switch Normally, set it to ON. When you use tile camcorder in bright battery pack, set it to OFF. This position saves battery power. conditions using tile o _.
Recording a picture Push ZOOM up o1"down slightly %1"a slower zoom. Push it firmly %1"a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better looking recordings. "T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closet') "W" side: for wide angle (subject appears fiirther away) L_ W_T To use a zoom greater than lOx A zoom greater than 10x is perfbrmed digitally. To activate digital zoom. set D ZOOM to 20x or 120x in tile menu settings. The digital zoom fnnction is set to OFF as a default setting (p.
Recording a picture Notes on digital zoom • Digital zoom allows yon to set values up to 20× or 120×. • Tile pictnre quality deteriorates as you pnsh ZOOM down toward tile" T" side. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only) You cannot use tile digital zoom. Tile indicators are not recorded K 5' on tile tape.
Recording a picture Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed dining recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback. You can also use DATA CODE on the PAGE3 screen via tile FN screen for this operation (p. 41). When you shoot a sutoject with tile light source behind the suloject o1"a suloject with a light background, use the backlight f\mction.
Recording a picture Recording Remote with the self Commander (1) In standby mode, timer for this select starts autonmtically in 10 seconds. FN, then press the center PAGE1 screen appears. (2) Select SELF TIMER, then press the center timer) indicator appears. (3) Press DISPLAY to turn off the screen (4) Press START/STOP. Self tiiner starts counting seconds of the countdown, automatically. You can also use the operation. down • • on tile control on the control button. button.
Checking You the recording can go to tile end (1) In standby of the last mode, PAGE[ screen (2) Select PAGE2, select appears. then press recorded - END SEARCH point. FN, then press the center screen appears. (3) Select END SCH, then press • tlle center the center • on tile control on tlle control • button. on the control button. The Tlle PAGE2 button. The last 5 seconds of ttle recorded section are played back and your caincorder returns to the standby mode.
- Playback- Basics- Playing back a tape You can monitor you can monitor using the Remote (1) Install tile playback tile playback picture picture Commander the power on tile LCD screen. If you close tile LCD panel. in tile viewfinder. You can also control playback supplied source with and insert your a recorded camcorder. tape. (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR. The camcorder lights tip.
Playing back a tape To return to the FN screen Select EXIT, then press tile center • on the control To stop Select _, playback then press tile center • on the control button. button. When monitoring on the LeD screen You can turn tile LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder LCD screen f_ming out. body with tile If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm. However, this is not a malfimction.
Playing back a tape Press DISPLAY on your camcorder o1"on the Remote Commander. The indicators being displayed disappear fi'om the screen. To display the indicators, press DISPLAY again. -a g DISPLAY I 5 Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time and various settings when recorded) (Data code). Follow the steps below to display the data code using the camcorder or the Remote Col_ll_]aI]deF.
Playing back a tape To clear tile data code display (1) Select _ OFF, then press (2) Select EXIT, then press disappears the center the center • • on the control on tile control button button. in step 4. The data code from tile screen. When using the Remote Commander Press DATA CODE oil tile Remote Commander The display changes as follows: date/time --* various settings (SteadyShot speed, aperture value) --* no indicator OFF, in playback exposure, o1" playback white balance, pause mode.
Playing back a tape Remaining battery time indicator during playback Tile indirator shows tim approximate rontinuous playbark time. Tbe indirator may not be correct, depending on tile conditions in v_'hich you are playing back. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time. To operate the video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.
Playing back a tape To search for the last scene recorded (END SEARCH) Select END SCH on tile PAGE2 screen through the FN screen, then press tile center • on tile control button when the tape is not being played back. The camcorder plays back the last 5 seconds of the recorded section, tben stops the playback.
Viewing the recording on the TV screen Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture oil the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on tile camcorder screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder fl'om a wall outlet using tile AC power adaptor (p. 21).
Viewing the recording on the TV screen If your TV has an S video jack Connect using the S video plug to t_ithfully obtain original pictures. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of tile A/V connecting cable. Connect tile S video plug to the S video jack on tile TV or VCR. This connection produces higher quality MICROMV tiormat pictures.
- Advanced Recording operations- Recording a still image on a tape. TapePhoto recording You can record a still image image using a video printer cassette. onto a tape. This mode is useful (optional). You can record ahout Besides the operation described here, your camcorder " Memory Stick" (DCR IPTBT only) (p. 118). (1) In standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO when you want to print an 510 images on a 60 minute can record lightly until still images a still image CAPTURE indicator appears.
Recording a still image on a tape - Tape Photo recording You can make a tape photo recording Commander for this operation. (1) In standby mode, select PAGE1 screen appears. with tile self timer. You can also use the Remote FN, then press the center (2) Select SELF TIMER, then press the center timer) indicator appears on the screen. (3) Press DISPLAY to turn (4) Press PHOTO firmly. Self timer starts counting seconds of the countdown, automatically.
Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide screen TV (I6:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. Tile pictures viewed during playing back oil a normal TV [b] o1"a wide screen TV [c] are compressed in tile widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide screen TV to the hill mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d]. [a] (c) g O (1) In standby mode, select PAGE1 screen appears.
Using the wide mode To return to the FN screen Select _ RETURN, _, then press the center • on the control button. Tile PAGE1 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center • oil tile control button. In wide mode, you cannot select the following Old movie Botlnce functions: During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel tile wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
Using the fader You can fade in or ont function to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] NORM, FADER (fader) MOSC. FADER (mosaic) 8 _O 0 BOUNCE_121 5' CQ © [b] MONOTONE When f_lding in, tbe picture gradually changes fi'om black and wbite to color. When f_lding ont, the picture gradually changes fl'om color to black and white. _/You can nse the bonnce flmction when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings. z/Fade in only.
Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In standhy mode, select PAGE1 screen appears. When fading out [b] During recording, select PAGE1 screen appears. FN, then press the center • on the control button. The FN, then press the center • button. The (2) Select FADER, then press tile center • on the control screen fen" selecting tile fader :::ode appears. (3) Select the desired fader mode, then press The top of the selected button is indicated (4) Press (5) Press in/out mode.
Using the fader function While using the bounce mode, you cannot use the following Exposure Focus functions: ZooI1] Picture effect Note on the bounce mode You cannot select tile bounce f\mctions: mode in tile f_ollowing mode o1"when D ZOOM is set to 20x o1" 120× in the menu Wide mode Picture effect PROGRAM AE using these settings g When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only) You cannot use tile f_lder f\mction.
Using special You can digitally NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOLARIZE [b] : SLIM [c] : STRETCH [d] : PASTEL [e] : MOSAIC [f] : [a] effects process images - Picture to ohtain special effects effect like those in films or on TV. The color and hrightness of the picture are reversed. The picture is sepia. The picture is monochrome (hlack and white). The light intensity is clealer, and the picture looks like an illustration. The picture expands vertically. The picture expands horizontally.
Using special effects - Picture effect To return to the FN screen Select _ RETURN, _, then press tile center • on tile control button afier step 4. Tile PAGE1 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press tlle center • on the control button. To turn the picture effect function Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
Using special effects- You can add special effects sound is recorded normally. to recorded Digital pictures using effect the various digital functions. The STILL You can record FLASH You (FLASH can record LUMI. You a still image so that it is superimposed oil a moving pietm'e. MOTION) still image successively at constant intervals. (LUMINANCEKEY) can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving pictm e.
Using special effects - Digital (1) In CAMERA mode, select effect FN, then press the center • The PAGE1 screen appears. (2) Select PAGE3, then press the center • on the control on the control button. screen appears. (3) Select DIG EFFT, then press the center • on the control screen used for selecting the ctesired digital efl_ct inode button. The PAGE3 button. The DIG EFFT appears. (4) Select the ctesh'ed digital effect mode, then press the center • on the control button. In STILL and LUMI.
Using special effects - Digital To return to the effect FN screen Select _ OK, then press the center • on the control button after step 5. The PAGE3 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center • oil tile control button. To cancel the digital effect Select _ OFF, then press tile center • oil the control button in step 3. Notes • Tile following Fader Tile Low f\mctions lux mode do not work of PROGRAM Tape Photo recording • Tile PROGRAM AE f\mction • Tile following f\mctions Wide mode P
Using the PROGRAM Yon requil can use tile PROGRAM AE function AE (Auto Exposure) f\mction to suit your specific shooting ements. Spotlight This when mode prevents shooting people's subjects faces, lit by strong %1" example, light -'_ Soft portrait This mode brings ont tile snbject while creating people or flowers. _" flora appearing excessively white in a theater'.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In standby or MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only) mode, select FN, then press center • on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (2) Select MENU, then press the center • on the control button. appears. (3) Select PROGRAM button. (4) Select a desired button. AE via _, PROGRAM then press AE mode, the center then press the The menu • or • on the control the center (5) Press DISPLAY to turn offthe menu. The PROGRAM appears at the lower left corner on the screen.
Using the PROGRAM • Tile following Slow shutter AE function functions do not work in PROGRAM AE mode: Old movie Bounce • Tile digital effect function does not • While shooting in MEMORY mode. flashes.) (DCR IP?BT only) • Tile SteadyShot fhnction does work in low the low lux not work in low lux mode: mode does not work. (The indicator lux mode. When WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE ftmction is selected.
Adjusting the white You can manually subjects look white automatically balance manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment and allows more natural color balance. Normally makes white white balance is FN, then press the adjusted. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR IP?BT only) mode, select center • oil the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (2) Select MENU, then press tile center • on the control button. appears. (3) Select WHT button.
AdJusting the white balance manually To return to the automatic white Select then on tile control ALTTO, If the picture We recommend press is being taken that you use When you record Use tile atltomatic Your tile • camcorder center balance mode button in step 4. in a studio lit by TV lighting the @,_ indoor mode. under fluorescent lighting white balance o1"hold mode. n-lay not adjust In automatic white tile white balance correctly in _,6,_ indoor mode.
Adjusting the exposure You can adjust and Adjust the exposure To make To shoot To record set the exposure. Normally manually in the tbllowing a fine exposure a bright subject dark pictures (1) In CAMERA manually exposure cases: is automatically adjusted. adjustment with a dark background (e.g. night scenes) faithfully or MEMORY (DCR IP7BT only) mode, select FN, then press center • on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears.
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the fbcus in the following Normally, %cus is automatically adjusted. • The at/tof}0CtlS mode is not effective when shooting sulojects thlough glass coated with water droplets horizontal stripes sulojects with little contrast with hackgrounds such as walls and sky • When you want to change the fbcus point fi'om a suloject in the %reground in the hackground • Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod cases.
Focusing manually To return to the FN screen Select _ OK, then press the center • on the control button after step 4. The PAGE1 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center • oil tile control button. To return to the autofocus mode Select _ AUTO, then press the center • on the control button in step 4. The _'_, _ o1" " indicator is turned off, and the camcorder returns to the autofbcus mode. To record distant subjects In step 4, select INFINITY, then press the center • on the control button.
- Advanced Playing Playback Operations- back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect function: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W, and SOLARIZE. (1) In playback or playback pause mode, select FN, tben press tile center • on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (2) Select MENU, then press the center • oil the control button. Tile menu appears. (3) Select P EFFECT via _i_, then press the center • or • on tile control button.
Playing back a tape with picture effects Pictures processed by the picture effect function Pictures processed by the picture effect f\mction are not output (MICROMV) jack. through When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playback The picture effect f_mction is automatically canceled. 68 tile |, i.
Playing back a tape with digital effects Dr,ring playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect function: STILL, FLASH, LIIMI., and TRAIL. (1) In playback or playback pause mode, select FN, tben press the center • on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (2) Select PAGE2, then press the center • on tile control button. Tbe PAGE2 screen appears. (3) Select DIG EFFT, tben press the center • on the control button.
Playing back a tape with digital effects Notes • You cannot process externally input scenes using tile digital effect f\metion. • You cannot record images on the tape inserted in your camcorder when you have processed the image using the digital effect f\mction. However, you can record images on a" Memory Stick" (DCR IPTBTonly) (p. 123, 128), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures processedby the digital effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect f\mction are not output tin o
Searching search for a scene - Multi.picture [ Jsing the multi picture search function, you can display thumbnails of all tile heginning scenes of moving pictures and still images recorded in tile tape onto the index screen. Tile recording date and title of each image o1"scene are also indicated. Select tile thumbnail you want to play hack, then press the center • on the control button, tile camcorder starts searching tl)r tile image or scene and plays it back automatically.
Searching for a scene - Multi-picture (5) Select the thumbnail you want search to play back, then press the center • on the control button. The can:corder starts searching fur the in:age or scene and plays it back automatically. The blue portion of the bar indicates the scanning range and the white portion of the bat" indicates the recorded portion. "I'/J,/<-/->/EXECUTE These same the buttons buttons f\mction the as the control button on camcorder.
Searching for a scene - Multi-picture search When controlling the camcorder from the Remote You can use the MULTI SRCH and "I'/,I,/<-/--)/EXECUTE huttons. Commander "I'/,I,I(-I+/EXECUTE buttons These buttons t\mction tile same as tile control button on the camcorder. MULTI > o. The control button g © If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions Tile multi picture search flmction may not work correctly. The number of thumbnails stored in one cassette About 400 thumbnails can be stored.
Searching for a scene - Multi-picture search Notes • Thumbnails may not he displayed a mall\ruction. • Noise n-lay appear images. depending oil the thumbnails. However, on the condition of"the tape. This is not this has no effect oil tile recorded When you select _- or --I,, then press the center • on the control button scanning The next 11 thumbnails will be scanned. Even if the first thumbnail is not displayed before the scanning You can play back the image or scene.
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title - Title search You can search for the bonndaries of recorded f\mction with the Remote Commander. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MODE on the Remote SEARCH tape hy title. Yon can only nse this Commander repeatedly until SEARCH 3 the TITLE SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: E TITLE SEARCH ---+ DATE (no indicator) ' (3) Press 1' or 4, on the Remote playback. Your camcorder the title that you selected.
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title To stop searching Press STOP on the Remote Commander. If the tape hasa blank portion between recorded portions The title search flmction may not work correctly. To superimpose See page 89.
Searching a recording . Date search by date You can automatically search for tile point where the recording date changes and start playback fl'om that point. You can only use this flmction with tile Remote Commander. Use this function to check where recording dates change o1"to edit the tape at each recording date. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MODE on the Remote SEARCH Commander repeatedly until the DATE SEARCH indicator appears.
Searching a recording by date - Date search To stop searching Press STOP on the Remote Commander. If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search flmction may not work correctly. Micro Cassette Memory The Micro Cassette Memory can hold 20 recording date data.
Searching You You for a photo can search for a still image you can only nse this fimction with or edit - Photo search have recorded on a tape. tile Remote Commander. Use this f\mction to check still images. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: repeatedly E TITLE SEARCH ---+DATE SEARCH ---+PHOTO SEARCH (no indicator) , (3) Press 1' or 4, on the Remote Connnander playback.
Searching for a photo - Photo search To stop searching Press STOP on the Remote Commander. If the tape has a blank portion between recorded The photo search flmction may not work correctly. portions The number of photos that can be searched for The available number is up to approximate 400 photos. recorded, the searchable number decreases.
- Editing - Dubbing a tape . Using the AN connecting cable You can dub o1"edit on the VCR connected to your canlcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connect your camcorder to tile VCR using tile A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Tile supplied A/V connecting cable is equipped with an Svideo plug and a video plug. Use either the S video plug or the video ping depending on the recorder. Do not connect both of tbe plugs to the recorder.
Dubbing a tape You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems [] 8 ram, I'lilR Hi8, D Digital& vlis VHS, SlVII_ S VHS, VllSl_ VHSC, SVltS_ m Betamax, _ ED Betamax, mini DV, _" DV, o1"IIIU MICROMV S VHSC, Mi_iI_" If your Connect input VCR is a monaural type the yellow o1"black plug jack on the VCR, When tile white plug is connected, If your and of the A/V tile white plug is connected, the right channel VCR has an S video connecting or red plug cahle to tile audio the left channel
Dubbing a tape When you have finished dubbing the tape Stop tile recording oil tile recorder, and stop tile playback oil tile You can connect only one recorder using the i.klNK See page 176 fbr more infbrmation about i.LINK. cable The following Pk'tul e elfeet editing: Digital functions do not work during digital eamcorder. effect Note on When • The you dub recorded playback pause pictures a playback pause picture: picture becomes rough when recorded through the i.
Recording You can record your c_lnlcordel" a program o1"edit _ls a a program flora another VCR that has video/andio ontputs. Use Fecorder. [] Switching the video input jack of the AN connecting cable The snpplied A/V connecting cable is equipped with an S video plng and a video plng. You have to select one of the jacks in the menu settings. The default setting is VIDEO. If the setup is not necessal T, go to" [] Making a recording" on page 85. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Recording [] a program Making a recording Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings (1) Insert a blank tape (The default (or a tape you want to record setting over) is LCD.) (p. 102). into your can:corder and insert a recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (3) Select FN, tile:: press appears. (4) Select PAGE3, the center • then press the center on the control • button. on the control The PAGE1 button. screen appears.
Recording a program When you have finished dubbing the tape Select _, then the playback If your Connect press the center • on the control VCR is a monaural the yellow plug on yore camcorder and stop type of tile A/V connecting white or red plug to the audio output jack connected, the left channel audio is output, right channel audio is output. If your button of the VCR. VCR has an S video cable to the video output jack on the VCR.
Recording a program Simply connect tile supplied i.LINK cable to the P,i.LINK (MICROMV) jack of your camcorder and to tile i.LINK (MICROMV) jack of tile MICROMV product. With digital to digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital fbrm for high quality editing. (You cannot connect tile camcorder to a DV product.) (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert a recorded tape into tile player. (2) Set tile POWER switch to VCR.
Recording a program When you have finished dubbing the tape Select _, then press the center • on the control button and stop tile playback of"tile player. Notes • When an incompatible picttne (such as one recorded with tile DV f}ormat) is message" INPUT ERROR" appears. • You can connect only one recorder using tile i.LINK cable. input, the When you dub a picture in digital form The color of tile display may be uneven. However, this does not aflect the dubbed picture.
Superimposing You play can superimpose back tile tape. superimposed You a title for 5 seconds flora tile recording the title is displayed fkar about 5 seconds start point. When you fl'om tile point where you it. can select tile color, a title one size and (1) In standby PAGE1 of eight preset position of titles. mode, screen (2) Select PAGE2, select titles and two custom titles FN, then press the center (p. 95). You select button. The • on the control appears.
Superimposing a title (6) If necessary, change the color, size, or position by selecting COLOR, SIZE, POS ,Lor POS T, then press the center • on the control button repeatedly. (7) Select TITLE OK, then press the center • on the control button. (8) Select SAVE TITLE, then press the center • on tile control button. The "TITLE" indicator appears. And when you press START/STOP recording," TITLE SAVE" appears on the screen for about 5 seconds title is set.
Superimposing a title Title setting • Tile title color changes as t_llows: WHITE --+ YELLOW --+ VIOLET --+ RED --+ CYAN --+ GREEN --+ BLUE • Tile title size changes as follows: SMALL *-+ LARGE You cannot input more than 12 characters in LARGE size. Ifyou input more than 12 characters, the title size returns to SMALL even if you select LARGE. • If you select the title size " SMALL," you have nine choices fur tile title position.
Superimposing a title The title is recorded for about 5 seconds (1) Set the POWER switch (2) Select FN, then press start point. to VCR. the center appears. (3) Select TITLE, then press appears. (4) Select INPUT flora tile recording • on the control tile center TITLE, then press button. • on the control the center • The PAGE1 button. screen The TITLE screen on the control button. The INPUT TITLE screen appears. (5) Select _"/"_, the:: press the center • on the control button.
Superimposing a title To use a custom title If you want to use a custom title, select [i_ in step 6 (p. 95). Notes • Thumbnails may not be displayed depending on tile condition of the tape. This is not a mall\ruction. • Noise may appear on the thumbnails. However, this has no effect on the recorded images. • You cannot execute TITLE SAVE tmtil the playback picture is displayed in step 8.
Superimposing a title (1) Set the POWER switch (2) Select FN, then press appears. (3) Select MENU, to CAMERA the center then press appears. (4) Select TITLEERASE or VCR. • on the control the center button. • on the control via [_, then press tile center The TITLE ERASE screen appears. (5) Select the title you w,ant to erase, then press The message" ERASE OK?" appears. (6) Make sure the title is the one you want • The PAGE1 button.
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them title can have up to 20 characters. in the memory of your camcorder. Each (1) Set tile POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Select FN, then press tile center • on tile control button. Tile PAGE1 screen appears. (3) Select PAGE2, then press the center • on the control button. Tile PAGE2 screen appears. (4) Select TITLE, then press the center • on the control button. The TITLE SET screen appears.
Making your own titles To return to the FN screen Select _, then press the center • on the control button after step 9. The PAGE2 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press tile center • oil tile control button. To change the title you have stored In step 5. select CUSTOM1 SET o1"CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the center • on the control button and then enter a new title as desired.
Making your own titles (1) Set the POWER switch (2) Select FN, then press to VCR. the center • on the control appears. (3) Select TITLE, then press the center • on the control appears. (4) Select TITLE SET, then press the center SET screen appears. (g) Select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 control button. (6) Perfbrm the same procedure button. • button. on the control SET, then press • on the control button. screen The TITLE screen button.
The Micro Cassette Memory The MICROMV cassette automatically records the recording settings and date. You can also label a cassette. Tile label can consist of up to 16 characters and is stored in the Micro Cassette Memo W. When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to CAMERA ol VCR, tile label is displayed for about 5 seconds. _INFO [a] ................ _GRADUATtON_ ( JUL 4 2002 r -- [b] 629PN ( DEC1520022:5>_ L --[c1 [al [e] [a] The unique number of each cassette.
The Micro Cassette Memory (1) Insert the cassette you want to label. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (3) Select FN, tile:: press appears. (4) Select MENU, the center then press • on the control the center button. • on tile control The PAGE1 button. screen The menu appears. (5) Select TAPE TITLE via [_], tile:: press the center • or • on the control button.
The Micro Cassette To return Memory to the FN screen Select _, _, then press tile center • on tile control button after step 8. Tile PAGE1 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center • oil tile control button. To erase the label you have made Select ÷, tben press tbe center • on tbe control button in step 6. Tile last ebaraeter is erased.
The Micro Cassette Memory You can delete all the data (cassette title, date, photo, thumbnail, and cassette information) in Micro Cassette Memory at once. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Select FN, then press the center • on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (3) Select MENU, then press the center • on the control button. The menu appears. (4) Select ERASE ALL via _/}, then press the center • or • on the control button.
- Customizing Your Camcorder- Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the control button. The defimlt settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu iten-l, and then tile mode. (1) In standby, MEMORY (DCR IPTBT only) or VCR mode, select FN, then press the center • on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (2) Select MENU, then press the center • on the control button. The menu appears.
Changing the menu settings To turn off the menu Af'.er step 5, press DISPLAY to turn off tbe menu. To return to the FN screen After step 5, selert _, then pcess the renter • on the rontrol button. The PAGE1 srreen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center • on the control button.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item STEADYSHOT Mode Meaning • ON To compensate OFF VIDEOINPUT switch for camera shake. To cancel the SteadyShot flmction. Natural pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. • VIDEO To use the video plug of the A/V connecting cable when recording from a player.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch • SUPER FINE To record moving pictures with super fine image quality. MEMORY VCR []_ MOVIE SET MOVIEMODE SLIDE SHOW FINE To record moving pictures with fine image quality. STANDARD To record moving pictures with standard quality. LIGHTMODE To record moving pictures to be used as all e mail attachment. - To play back images in a continuous (p. 147). DELETE ALL FORMAT To delete all unprotected • RETURN OK - 10017 images (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL • ON OFF TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL E:E INFODSPL • ON OFF D _REMAIN • AUTO ON CLOCK SET LTR SIZE • NORMAL 2× DEMOMODE • ON OFF POWER switch Meaning To erase a superimposed title (p. 94). To display a superimposed CAMERA VCR title. VCR To not display tile title. To lahel a cassette (p. 99). CAMERA VCR To erase all the data in the Micro Cassette CAMERA Memory (p. 101). VCR To display the cassette information of the tape.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item [] DATA CODE* Mode Meaning • DATE/CAM To display date. during playback. DATE To display AREA SET DST SET • OFF • MELODY dnring area temporarily, in a nex_ location MEMORY VCR playback. when using (p. 25). tile area is not in daylight To be used time.
- "Memory Stick" Operations- Using a" Memory Stick" - introduction . DCR-IP7BT only You can record an image onto the" Memory Stick" and easily play it back on your camcorder. Tile following flmctions are also available using tile "Memory Stick." • To capture an image recorded on the tape using tile" Memory Stick." • To duplicate a still image recorded on tbe" Memo W Stick" onto the tape. • To duplicate an image and save it to your comi)uter via the supplied USB cable.
Using a" Memory Stick" - introduction • Prevent metallic of the connecting • Stick its label • Do not bend. objects o1"your section. on the labeling drop or apply • Do not disassemble • Do not let" Memory • Do not use Extremely you Dora position. strong shock o1" modify" Memory Stick" s get wet. coming into to " Memory contact Stick" sunlight. o1" subject carry to corrosive gases. a" Memory Stick," o1"store with the metal parts s. Stick" s.
Using a" Memory Stick" - introduction Insert a" Memory Stick" in tile "Memory facing up as illustrated. Stick" slot as far as it can go with tile • mark Access lamp "Memory Slide the MEMORY EJECT lever in the direction Stick" slot of the arrow. MEMORY EJECT While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake o1"strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading tile data fi'om the" Memo W Stick" o1"recording data on the" Memo W Stick.
Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction Your camcorder has operation the buttons Oil the screen. buttons on the screen. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. screen. You can switch selecting PLAY/CAM. (3) Select FN, then press the memory the center • Operation Use the control buttons playback/memory on the control button. appears. Operation buttons appear on the screen.
Using a" Memory Stick" - introduction To return to the FN screen Select EXIT, then press tile center • on the control button. To execute settings Select _ OK, then press the center • on the control button. If the item is not available The color of tile item changes Select FN, then press buttons: II1 nlenlory the center • on the control button to display I_lode PAGE 1 MENU, SELF TIMER, PLAY. INDEX. EXPOSURE, FOCUS PAGE2 LCD BRT, PLAY, INDEX PAGE3 VOL.
Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction You can select the image quality n-lode for still image recording. Tile def_ult setting is FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Select FN, then press the center • on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (3) Select MENU, then press the center • on the control button. The menu appears. (4) Select _, then press tile center • or • on the control buttoi_. (5) Select STILL SET, then press the center • or • on the control button.
Using a" Memory Stick" - introduction To return to the FN screen Select _ RETURN, _, then press the center • on the control button after step 7. The PAGE1 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press tile center • on tile control button. Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (Indicator: FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. STANDARD (Indicator: STD) This is the standard image quality. The image is compressed to about 1/ 10.
Using a" Memory You can select Stick" - introduction the n-loving (1) Set the POWER switch (2) Select FN, then press appears. (3) Select MENU, Select Select Select Press quality n-lode. Tile default setting is SUPER FINE. to MEMORY. the center then press appears. (4) Select [_, then press (S) (6} (7) (8) picttue • tile center the center on the control button. The PAGE1 • on tile control button. • or • on the control button.
Using a" Memory Image Stick" quality - introduction settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE Rerords (Indicator: at 352 × 240. SFN) Frame rate moving andaudio) playback) 30 fps 1200 Kbps _N pictures 30 fI)s 750 Kbps _c_I.E 10fps 400 Kbps I_ssrD 10fps 200 Kbps _.r Records STANDARD Records moving pictures (Indicator: at 144 × 96. STD) Indicator (during pirtures FINE (Indicator: FINE) moving Transmission rate (image at 352 × 240.
Using a" Memory Stick" - introduction Approximate length record on a "Memory Tile tahle with this below indicates camcorder.
Recording still images on a" Memory Stick" . Memory Photo recording . DCR-IP7BT only You can record still images on a" Memory Stick." You can also record nine still images continooosly. (MULTI SCRN) Before operation Insert the " Memory Stick" into yotu can-lcorcler. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green • mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brighmess of the ilnage and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the image and are fixed.
Recording - Memory still images on a "Memory Photo recording Stick" When the POWERswitch is set to MEMORY The following f\mrtions do not work: Wide mode Digital zoom SteadyShot Fader Picture eftbct Digital eftbct Title Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes While you are recording a still image You can neither turn off" the power nor press PHOTO. When you pressPHOTOon the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image displayed on tile screen when you press the button.
Recording - Memory still images on a" Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch (2) Select FN, then press appears. (3) Select MENU, appears. (4) Select _, to MEMORY. the center then press tile:: press Stick" • on the control the center the center • hutton. The PAGE1 • on tile control button. or • on the control hutton. screen The metal (5) Select STILL SET, then press the center • or • on the control button. (6) Select PIC MODE, then press the center • or • on the control button.
Recording - Memory still images on a "Memory Photo recording Stick" You can record images on a" Memory Stick" with tile self timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Select FN, then press the center • on the control appears. (3) Select SELF TIMER, then press the center • button. on the control The PAGE1 screen button. The @ (self timer) indicator appears on the screen. (4) Press DISPLAY to turn offthe screen buttons.
Recording - Memory still images on a" Memory Photo recording Stick" Note The self timer recording mode is autom_ltic_dly c_mceled when: Tile self timer recording is finished. The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) o1"VCR.
Recording an image from a tape as a still ,mage . DCR-IP7BT only Your camcorder " Memory Stick" Your camcorder it as a still image can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it on a as a still image. can also take in moving picture data through the input jack and record oil 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 If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode Your camcorder stops momentarily. Sound recorded on a tape You cannot record the audio fl'om the tape. Titles which have already been recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on a" Memory Stick." The title does not appear are recording a still image with PHOTO. Recording date/time The date/time when it is recorded are not recorded. on the" Memory Stick" is recorded.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image If your VCR has an S VIDEO jack Connect using tile S video plug to fidtht\dly ohtain original pictures. With this connection, you do not need to connect tile yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect tile S video plug to tile S video jack of tile VCR. This connection produces higher quality MICROMV format pictures. Using the i.LINK cable [ i.LINK (MICROMV) t i.LINK (MICROMV) 3 ,->...
Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" . MPEG movie recording . DCR-IP7BT only You can record moving Before operation Insert tile " Memory (1) Set tile POWER (2) Press lamp pictures with sound on a" Memory Stick" into you] camcorder. switch to MEMORY. START/STOP. Your camcorder starts located on tile fi'ont of your camcorder STARWSTOP Stick." .40_n _¢REC _ recording. The camera lights up. Recordable recording time on the" Memo1T Stick.
Recording recording Note Sound moving is recorded pictures on a "Memory Stick" - MPEG movie in monama]. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY Tile following Wide mode f\mctions do not work: Digital zoom SteadyShot Fader Picture effect Digital effect Title Low lnx of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) Recordingdate/time The date/time are not displayed while recording. However, they are automatically recorded onto the" Memo W Stick.
Recording. a picture moving picture from a tape as a . DCR-IP7BT only Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture oil a" Men-lol T Stick." Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input jack and record it as a moving picttue on a" Memory Stick." Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into your can-lcorder. • Insert a " Memory Stick" into yotu can-lcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture To stop recording Press START/STOP. Note Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording fi'om tapes. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the camcorder. Also, do not turn tile power off, eject tile " Memory Stick" or remove tile battery pack. Otherwise, the image data may be corrupted.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Using the AJV connecting cable OUT @ S VIDEO A/V ® VIDEO : Signal Connect jack flow tbe yellow or the black If your o1"black plug plug of tbe A/V to the S video VCR has an S video jack connecting cable original (video) cable. of tile VCR. Connect higher tile S video quality plug to tbe S video MICROMV format jack pictures. With this plug of tile A/V connecting This pictures. Using the i.LINK cable t i.LINK (MICROMV) t i.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture fbllowing happens, eject and state, fbr example, Note " _" flashes in tile Stick" again, and When recording been repeatedly instances. If this record distortion fl'ee images. on a tape in a poor recording used insert the" on a tape Memory that has %1" dubbing. While recording on the "Memory Stick" Do not eject the cassette tape fl'om your camcorder. While you are carrying operation, sound is not recorded on tile" Memory Stick.
Superimposing a still image in a" Memory Stick" on a moving picture - MEMORY MIX . DCR-IP7BT only You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a " Memory Stick" on top of the moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape. However, you cannot record these images back onto a" Memory Stick." M. CHROM (Memo W chromakey) You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustlation moving picture. o1"a flame with a M.
Superimposing a still image in a "Memory picture - MEMORY MIX Before operation • Insert • Insert the tape you the" Memory want to use Stick" with for recording still images Stick" on a moving into your camcorder. recorded into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) In standby mode, select FN, then press the center • on tile control button. The PAGEI screen appears. (3) Select MEM MIX, then press the center • on the control button.
Superimposing a still image in a "Memory picture - MEMORY MIX Items Stick" on a moving to adjust M. CHROM The rolor (blue) srheme with a moving picture M. LUMI The color (bright) swapped with scheme a moving of the area of tile area in tile still image in tile still image whirh is to be swapped which is to be picture C. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving swapped with a still image M.
Copying still images . Photo save from a tape . DCR-IP7BT only Using the search and record them f\mction, yon oil a" Memory can automatically take Stick" in sequence. in only Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind • Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch (2) Select FN, then press appears. (3) Select MENU, still images fl'om tapes the tape. to VCR. the center then press • on the control the center button.
Copying still images from a tape - Photo save To stop or end copying Select _ END, then press tile center • oil tile control button in step 5. When the" Memory Stick" is full "MEMORY FULL" appears on tile screen, and tile copying stops. Select _ END, then press the center • on the control button, insert another" Memo1T Stick" and repeat the procedure Dora step 2. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake o1"strike your camcorder.
Viewing a still image - Memory photo playback . DCR-IP7BT only You can play back still images recorded on a" Memory Stick." Yon can also play back six images (including moving pictures) in order at a time by selecting tile index screen. Before operation Insert tile" Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. (2) In MEMORY mode, select PLAY, then press tile center • on tile control button. In VCR mode, select _ PB, then press the center • on the control button.
Viewing a still image - Memory photo playback To play back recorded images on a TV screen • Connect your camcorder to tile TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before tile operation. • When operating memory photo playback on the TV o1"on the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malflmction. The image data is as good as ever. • Turn tile audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be output from the TV speakers.
Viewing a still image - Memory photo You can play back six recorded images searching tiora particnlm image. at a time. This flmction (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY (2) In MEMORY mode, go to step 3. In VCR mode, (3) Select INDEX, irldex screen. playback is especially useful when or VCR. select _ PB, then press tile center • on tile control button. then press tile center • on tile control button to display tile An orange • mark to the index screen appears mode.
Viewing a moving picture - MPEG movie playback . DCR-IP7BT only You can play back moving back six images, including screen. picttu es recorded oil a" Memory Stick." You can also play still images, in order, at one time, by selecting the index Before operation Insert the " Memory Stick" into yotu camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. (2) In MEMORY mode, select PLAY, then press the center • on the control button. In VCR mode, select _ PB, then press the center" • on the control button.
Viewing a moving picture- MPEG movie playback To change the screen size Select SCRN SIZE, then press tile center • on the control button. The screen size changes as fbllows: Note An MPEG movie recorded • Is MPEG MOVIE AD. • Cannot with the camcorder: be played back oil other digital still cameras be output flora tile i, i.LINK (MICROMV) and digital video camera Fecot'ders.
Viewing a moving picture - MPEG movie playback Data directory Picture number/File number/Total number number of recorded pictures Protect -- Recommended Recommended OS: Microsoft computer Windows Windows (Various settings are .) 98, o1"Windows NT if the above enviromnent on Windows 3.1. 4.0 or later or Windows Recommended Macintosh CPU: PowerPC OS: Mac OS 7.6.1 or later date/time. as ....
Dubbing "Memory images recorded on the Stick" onto the tape . DCR-IP7BT only You can duh a still image o1"title recorded on a" Memory use tile Remote Commander to do this operation. Stick" to a tape. You can also Before operation • Insert a tape to be recorded into your camcorder. • Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Locate the desired recording start point of the tape, then stop the tape. (3) Select _ PB, then press tile center • on tile control button.
Dubbing images recorded on the" Memory To stop dubbing Select _, then press the center • the Remote Commander. on the control Stick" button, onto the tape or press tile stop button oil When using the Remote Commander Press tile REC buttons on tile Remote Comn-lander simultaneously after step 3. The camcorder starts dubbing. REC Notes • You cannot • You cannot dub MPEG movie files to the tape. dub the index screen to the tape.
Enlarging "Memory still images recorded on a Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM . DCR-IP7BT only You can enlarge still images Before operation Insert tile" Memory (1) In memory recorded oil a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder. playback mode, select button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (2) Select PAGE2, then press tile center screen • on the control then press tile center screen appears. (4) Push down ZOOM to enlarge from 2x, 3x, 4x, and 5×. 1 FN, then press tile center • button.
Enlarging ZOOM still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - Memory PB Note You cannot record images on the" Memory Stick" which are enlm ged by the Memory PB ZOOM function. Record those images oil the VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures in the Memory PB ZOOM mode Pictures are not output through tile _,i.
Playing back images - SLIDE SHOW in a continuous loop . DCR-IP7BT only You can automatically play back images in sequence. This when checking recorded images o1"during a presentation. Before operation Insert tile" Memory Stick" with your images (1) Set the POWER switch (2) Select FN, then press appears. (3) Select MENU, into your is usef\fl especially camcorder. to MEMORY. the center then press appears.
Playing back images in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW To stop the slide show Select _ END, then press tile center • oil tile control button. To pause during a slide show Select PAUSE, then press the center • on the control button. To return to the FN screen Select _ END, then press the center • on the control button. Tile PAGE1 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center • on the control button. To start the slide show from a particular Select the desired image by selecting /+ before step 5.
Preventing accidental - Image protection erasure . DCR-IP7BT only To prevent accidental erasme of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert tile" Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. (2) In MEMORY mode, go to step 3. In VCR mode, select _ PB, then press the center • on the control button. (3) Select INDEX, then press the center • on the control button. The index screen appears. (4) Select o-.
Deleting images . DCR-IP7BT only You can delete images stored in a" Memory Stick." You can delete all images or selected images. Before operation Insert tile " Memory Stick" into yore camcorder. (1) Set tile POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. (2) In MEMORY mode, select PLAY, then press the center • on the control button. In VCR mode, select _ PB, then press the center • on the control button. Select /+, then press tile center • on the control button to select the image you want to delete.
Deleting images Notes • When you • Once you them. want delete to delete an image, If the write-protect switch You cannot delete im_ges. Before operation Insert tile" Memory a protected you cannot image, restore on the "Memory first cancel it. Check the image the images protection. bef_ore deleting Stick" is set to LOCK Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. (2) In MEMORY mode, go to step 3.
Deleting images To return to the FN screen Select EXIT, then press the center • oil the control button after step 8. To cancel deleting an image Select CANCEL, then press the center • on tile control button in step 8. You can delete all the unprotected Before operation Insert the " Memory images in a" Memory Stick." Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (2) Select FN, then press the center • on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears.
Deleting images (6) Select OK, then press tile center EXECUTE. (7) Select EXECUTE, then press • on the control the center "DELETING" appears on the screen. deleted, "COMPLETE" is displayed. (8) Press DISPLAY to turrl offthe nlenu. button. • oil the control When OK changes to button. all the unprotected ilnages are 8 6 []_SLIDE _ T ] SHOW RETURN []_SLIDE /_*} _ / SHOW RETURN 3 o g 0_%y_. E_xx_] ,.
Writing a print mark - PRINT MARK . DCR-IP7BT only You can specify a recorded still image to print out by putting marks on it. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder contbrms with tile DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard fbr specifying tile still images to print out. Before operation Insert tile " Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set tile POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. (2) In MEMORY mode, go to step 3.
- Connecting with a computer - Viewing images your computer You can view record images o1"edit edited recorded the images recorded with tile computer To view images on your computer, MICROMV (supplied) is required. on a tape on a tape using o)1 tbe tape. tile application your software computer. MovieShaker using You can Ver. 3.1%1" t i.LINK (MICROMV) i.LINK connector b into the end LLINK cable Compnter Note _ To view images on yore rompnter, yon have to install the i.
Viewing !mages recorded on a" Memory Stick" us,ng your computer . DCR-IP7BT only You can view data recorded oil a" Memory Stick" using your computer. Note Data recorded on a" Memory Stick" is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer.
Viewing images recorded computer on a" Memory Stick" using your Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install tile USB driver to tile computer. Tile USB driver is contained together with tile application software used for viewing images on a CD ROM supplied with your camcorder. Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of tile USB driver is completed.
Viewing images recorded computer on a " Memory Stick" using your Image data cannot be transferred over the USB connection The USB chiver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the fbllowing procedure to correctly install the USB driver. Step 1 Uninstall the incorrect USB driver (!) Turn on tile power and allow Windows to load.
Viewing images recorded computer For Windows (1) Turn on a" Memory Stick" using your users nn the power of your computer and allow Windows (2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the USBjack other end to the USB connector on your computer. (3) Insert a" Memory Stick" into your camcorder, and connect adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. USB MODE appears on the screen to load. on the camcorder and tile tile AC power of the camcorder.
Viewing images recorded computer For Windows 2000 on a " Memory Professional, Windows To unplug the USB cable o1"eject the" Memory (1) Move the cursor to the " Unplug Stick" using your or Eject Hardware" click to cancel the applicable drive. (2) A message asking you to remove the device unplug For tile USB cable Macintosh or eject the" Me users Stick," follow the procedure Memory below. icon on tile Task Tray and fl'om the system appears, then Stick.
Viewing images recorded computer on a" Memory Stick" using your hnage files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in %lders by recording Tile meanings of the file names are as follows. DE3DE3 stands for any number mode. within the range from 0001 to 9999.
- Network operation- Accessing the network . DCR-IP7BT only You can access the lnternet using a Bluetooth device that complies to tile standards of the camcorder. Once tile access is made, you can view a Web page and send/receive your e mail, etc. This section describes only how to open tile Network Menu. For details on network operations, refer to tile network function operating instructions supplied with the camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK.
Accessing the network Note on trademarks • Tile BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Sony Corporation under license. • All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks o1"registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore," _ " and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this manuah When using the network function Hold the camcorder witb both hands as illustrated below.
- Troubleshooting- Types of trouble and their solutions 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:K]K]:K]K]"appears on the screen, tile selfdiagnosis display fhnction has worked. See page 170. Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off The image on the viewfinder screen is not cleat: The SteadyShot f\mction does not work.
Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The picture appears too hright, and tbe subject does not appear the screen. The click of the shutter sound. oil does not A horizontal hand appears when shooting a TV screen or computer • The barklight f\mrtion _ Set it to off (p. 36). is active. • BEEP is set to OFF in tile menu settings. ") Set it to MELODY or NORMAL (p. 102). • Set 8TEADYSHOT to OFF in tile menu settings (p. 102). scree[1.
Types of trouble and their solutions Cause and/or Corrective Symptom The battery pack • Tbe temperature of the envilomrlent • The battery pack is not flllly charged. -) Charge the battery pack fhlly again • The battery pack is completely dead, recharged. -) Replace it with a new battery pack is quickly discharged. is too low. (p. 19). and cannot be (p. 18). The battery remaining indicator does not indicate tile correct time.
Types of trouble and their solutions . DCR-IP7BT only Cause Symptom The" Memory f\mction. Stick" does and/or • The not switch Actions is not -> Set it to MEMORY • The" Memory Stick" + Insert Recording Corrective POWER does not fhnction. • The" a" Memory Memory set to MEMORY. (p. 118). is not inserted. Stick" Stick" has (p. 110). already been recorded to its f\fll capacity.
Types of trouble and their solutions . DCR-IP7BT only Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Tbe pboto save f\mction work. does not • Tbe write protect LOCK. switch on the" Memory Stick" is set to ") Release the lock (p. 108). You cannot play back images actual size. No audio during in playback. • No audio was recorded Symptom Remote with your work. • Tbe 20 numbers of'titles is aheady recorded. ÷ Erase unnecessa W titles (p. 94). • The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.
Types of trouble and their solutions Cause and/or Corrective Actions Symptom No function works though power is on. the • While charging the battery pack, the CHG lamp does not light up. • • You cannot charge the battery pack. While charging the battery pack, the CHG lamp flashes. • • • The melody or beep sounds for 5 seconds. • • Disconnect tile AC power adaptor fi'om a wall outlet o1" remove the battery, then reconnect it in about 1 minute. Tmn the power on. If the f\mctions still do not work,
Self.diagnosis display Your camcorder has a sell'diagnosis display *1ruction. This fimction displays tile current condition of your camcorder as a 5 digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the screen. If a 5 digit code is displayed, check tile following code chart. Tile last 2 digits (indicated by DE]) will differ depending on tile state of yore camcorder. LCD screen or Viewfinder Self-diagnosis display • C:DD:DD You can service your calncorder yourself.
Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the %llowing: See the page in parentheses" ( )" f}_)l" n-lore information. Warning indicators 100-0001 100-0001 Warning indicator as to file (DCRIP7BTonly) Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is unreadable. • You are trying to can T out the MEMORY MIX fimction on a moving picture. C:21:00 Self-diagnosis C:21:00 _ Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing: • The tape is nea_ the end.
Warning indicators Warning and messages messages • CLOCK SET Set tile date and time (p. 23). • FOR" InfbLITHIIIM" BATTERY ONLY Use an " InIoLITHIUM" • r_ CLEANING CASSETTE_i Tile video heads are dirty (i7. 180). • COPY INHIBIT You tried to record (I7. 173).1/ FIILL battery a picture pack (i7. 19). that has a copyright control signal Tile Micro Cassette Memory is full (p. 91).z/ FULL Tile "Memory Stick" is full (i7. 120)2):/_ NO FILE No image is recorded on the" Memm T Stick" (i7.
- Additional Information- Compatible cassettes You can use | I IIIJ MICRO MVcassette only. You cannot use any other [] 8 mn-L Hi[] Hi8, !} Digital8, _$] VHS, iVRSIRVHSC, S_RS] S VHS, S_ S VHSC, m Betamax, _ ED Betamax, N" DV. or _i_" mini DV cassettes. All of the MICROMV cassettes have Micro Cassette Memo1T. o,r":_..._<.., .,_,_v,H=u and IIIIIIIlV MICR0 MV are tl"ademarks of Sony Corporation.
About the" InfoLITHIUM" battery pack What is the" InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? The" InfbLITHIIJM" hattery pack is a lithium ion hattery pack that has flmctions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC adaptor/charger. The" InfbLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in Illilltltes.
About the" InfoLITHIUM" battery pack How to store the battery pack • Even if"tile battery park is not used fbr a long tin-le, ren-love the battery park fl'om tile camcorder, store it in a dry, cool place after flllly charging it once per year and then using tile batte W pack fully on your camcorder. This is to maintain tile barrelT pack's flmctions. • To use the batte W pack fully on your camcorder, turn on your camcorder and leave it as it is without a cassette inserted.
About i.LINK The i.LINK (MICROMV) jack on this unit is an i.LINK compliant MICROMV jack. This section describes tile i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interf_re for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions hetween equipment having i.LINK jacks, and fbr controlling other" equipment. i.LINK compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable.
About i.LINK For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having i.LINK (MICROMV)jacks, see page 82, 87. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK compatible equipment made by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computers) other than video equipment. Before connecting this unit to your computer, make sine that application software supported by this trait is ah eady installed on your computer.
Using your camcorder abroad Cotmtries and a]eas where yon can use network refer to tbe separate network flmction operating flmctions are restricted. For details, instrnctions (DCR IPTBT only). You can use your camcorder in any country o1"area with the AC adaptor your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When chalging necessary, tbe battery depending I pack, use on the design a commercially of the wall outlet available AC plug supplied adaptor with [a], if [b].
Maintenance precautions If your information camcorder condense condition, is brought in your If moisture camcorder. a cold If"moisture on moisture condenses again to a warm place, moisture may camcorder, tile heep sounds at the same time. a cassette on tile lens, the indicator may and is will not occurred except cassette ejection it for about 1 hour with camcorder can be used turned on again. place of the tape, o1"on the lens.
Maintenance information and precautions Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear may be dirty when: mosaic pattern noise appears oil the playback pictures do not move. playback picttn es do not appear. the O indicator and "_ CLEANING the O indicator flashes on the screen pictures, dean the video head. Tile video head playback picture. CASSETTE" message appear one after another or during recording.
Maintenance information and precautions Cleaning the LCD screen If fingerprints o1"dust n-lake tim LCD screen dirty, we recommend using an LCD Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean tile LCD screen. (1) Pull out tile viewfinder in the direction of the arrow O. Remove tile two screws in tile direction of tile arrow O with a screwdriver (optional). Remove the eyecup in the direction of the arrow while pressing the projection O.
Maintenance information and precautions Charging the built-in rechargeable battery: • Connect your camcorder to the house current using tile AC adaptor supplied with your ramrorder, and leave your ramrorder with tile POWER switrh turned offfor more than 24 hours. • Install a t\flly charged battery pack in your camcorder, the POWER switch turned off fi)r more than 24 hours. and leave your camcorder with Camcorder operation • Operate your ramrorder • For DC or AC operation, instructions. on 7.
Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit flora a wall outlet when you are not using tile unit fior a long time. To disconnect tile power cord, i)7111it out by the plug. Never i)7111the 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 Battery pack • Use only the specified charger or video equipment with for charging flmction. • To prevent an accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact witb tbe battery terminals. • Keep the battery pack away fi'om fire. • Never expose the batte W pack to temperatures above 60°C (1400F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. • Store the batte W pack in a cool, dry place.
Specifications Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette MICROMV cassette with the I I I U mark printed Tape speed Approx. 5.66 rnnl/s Recording/playback time (using cassette MGRdO) 1 hour Fastforward/rewind time (using cassette MGRdO) Approx. 1 rain and 30 s Viewfinder Electrk viewfinder (color) Image device 3.
Specifications Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 72 V Capacity 4.8 Wh (675 mAh) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions (approx.) 40.8 × 12.5 ×49.1 Into (1 5/8 × 1/2 × 1 15/16 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 45 g (1.6 oz) Type Lithitlnl ion Memory Flash n;en;ory 8 MB: MSA 8A Operating 2.7 3.6V voltage Power consumption Approx. 45 mA in the operating l'llOde Approx. 130 pA in the standby 1-node Dimensions (approx.) 50 x 2.8 x 21.5 mm (2 × 1/8 × 7/8 in.
- Quick Reference- Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] OPEN button [] BROWSER MENU button (p. 27) (p. ]62) (DCR IP7BT only) [] LCD screen (p. 30) [] Viewfinder (p. 33) lens adjustment [] OPEN/_--EJECT lever (p. 27) lever [] LCD BACKLIGHT switch [] Lens cap (p. 29) [] Speaker [] POWER switch [] Cassette lid (p. 27) (p. 32) (p. 29) _=. ¢D This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessoKy for Sony video products.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [], [] [] [] DISPLAY button [] Control [] CAMERA [] MEMORY/NETWORK button (DCR-IP7BT [] 188 VCR lamp (p. 41) (A/VI
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] ZOOM button (p. 34) [] PHOTO [] gc INjack (p. 19) [] _ USBjack (p. 157) (DCR-IP7BT only) button [] Hook [] START/STOP (p. 47, 118) for wrist strap button (p. 29) [] Lens [] Camera [] O (Bluetooth) lamp (DCR-IP7BT only) [] Remote [] A/V (ID-2)jack [] i, i.LINK (MICROMV)jack (p. 82, 87, 125, 130) The [ i.LINK (MICROMV) compatible. recording lamp (p. 29) (p. 162) sensor (p.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] MEMORY EJECT lever (p. 110) (DCR IP7BT only) [] Access lamp (p. 110) (DCR IPTBT only) [] "Memory Stick" slot (p. 110) (DCRqPTBT only) [] CHG lamp (p. 19) [] Reset button (p. 169) [] BatterylBattery [] Jack cover [] TBATT [] Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length screw is less than 5.5 mm release cover (p. 18) lever (p. 18) of Ehe tripod (7/32 inch).
Identifying the parts and controls Tile buttons that have tile same name on tile Remote Commander as on your camcorder f\mction identically to the buttons on yotu camcorder. [] [] [] [] [] % [] [] [] PHOTO button [] DISPLAY button [] MEMORY [] [] (p. 47, 118) (p. 41) control SEARCH [] MULTI MODE button SRCH button (p. 75 to 79) (p. 71) Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder after turning on yOllt" camcorder.
Identifying the parts and controls To prepare Insert the + two size the AA Remote (R6) batteries Commander by matebing tbe + and polarities on the batteries to marks inside the battery comi)artment. Notes on the Remote Commander • Point the remote sensor away fl'om strong light sources such as direct sunlight o1" overhead lighting. Otherwise. the Remote Commander may not flmction properly. • Your camcorder works in commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1.
Identifying LCD the parts and controls screen and viewfinder [] [] [] [] 0:12:34 12 minr_-I [] END SEARCH = [] Micro Cassette (p. 173) [] Remaining Memory battery indicator [] time indicator (p. 35) [] [] [] [] [] [] Zoom indicator (p. 34)/Data file name indicator (p. 108) (D('R IP7BT only) Digital effect indicator (p. 56)/ MEMORY MIX indicator (p. 132) (DCRIP7BT only)/FADER indicator (p.
Index A,B M,N AC power adaptor. ................. 21 Adjusting viewfinder. ............ 33 AUTO SHTR .......................... 103 Mmmal focus ........................... Memory chromakey ............. Memory hm-financekey ........ MEMORY MIX ...................... Memoly overlap ................... Memory PB ZOOM .............. "Memory Stick" .................... Menu settings ........................ Micro Cassette MemoI T ......... MICROMV format .......... 14, MilTor mode ...........................
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