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..., FULLY INSERT. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. DCR-IP55 only Countries and areas where you can help preserve our environment by returning...Sony Handycam. Refer to servicing to the separate Network Operating Instructions. 2 RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are restricted. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries...batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you can use of electric shock to disassemble the cabinet. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries...
..., FULLY INSERT. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. DCR-IP55 only Countries and areas where you can help preserve our environment by returning...Sony Handycam. Refer to servicing to the separate Network Operating Instructions. 2 RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are restricted. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries...batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you can use of electric shock to disassemble the cabinet. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries...
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... cable - MPEG movie recording 129 Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture 132 Viewing a still image - PRINT MARK .... 150 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer - For Macintosh users 171 Using the Network function (DCR-IP55 only) Accessing the network... 183 Self-diagnosis display 190 Warning indicators and messages ........ 191 Additional Information Usable cassettes 194 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .... 196 About i.LINK 198 Using your camcorder abroad 200 Maintenance information and precautions 201 Specifications 206 Quick Reference...
... cable - MPEG movie recording 129 Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture 132 Viewing a still image - PRINT MARK .... 150 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer - For Macintosh users 171 Using the Network function (DCR-IP55 only) Accessing the network... 183 Self-diagnosis display 190 Warning indicators and messages ........ 191 Additional Information Usable cassettes 194 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .... 196 About i.LINK 198 Using your camcorder abroad 200 Maintenance information and precautions 201 Specifications 206 Quick Reference...
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.... CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Set the clock setting before recording (p. 22). The CAMERA lamp lights up your camcorder through the wrist strap. 5 Press START/ STOP. Note When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied (DCR-IP55 only...). 11 WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER 2 Press of the touch panel to rewind the tape. 3 Press of the B mark indicated on the camcorder to the recording position, and hold your camcorder by the LCD panel, the battery pack, the...
.... CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Set the clock setting before recording (p. 22). The CAMERA lamp lights up your camcorder through the wrist strap. 5 Press START/ STOP. Note When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied (DCR-IP55 only...). 11 WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER 2 Press of the touch panel to rewind the tape. 3 Press of the B mark indicated on the camcorder to the recording position, and hold your camcorder by the LCD panel, the battery pack, the...
Operating Instructions
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...wrist strap. 5 Press PHOTO lightly. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 135) 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. The image when you can record a still image. 6 Press PHOTO deeper. When you want to open the LCD panel. WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER...direction of the B mark indicated on the camcorder to record the date and time for a picture, set up yet. CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- The last recorded image is closed, use the viewfinder. If you purchase your camcorder by the LCD panel, the battery pack, the flash or the jack cover. 13 PHOTO...
...wrist strap. 5 Press PHOTO lightly. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 135) 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. The image when you can record a still image. 6 Press PHOTO deeper. When you want to open the LCD panel. WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER...direction of the B mark indicated on the camcorder to record the date and time for a picture, set up yet. CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- The last recorded image is closed, use the viewfinder. If you purchase your camcorder by the LCD panel, the battery pack, the flash or the jack cover. 13 PHOTO...
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... adaptor (1), the power cord (1) (p. 18) 2 NP-FF50 battery pack (1) (p. 17, 18) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47, 85) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 212) 5 Size AA (R6) batteries for MICROMV) (1) (p. 152) qa Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 17) qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 202) qd Stylus (1) (DCR-IP55 only) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction...
... adaptor (1), the power cord (1) (p. 18) 2 NP-FF50 battery pack (1) (p. 17, 18) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47, 85) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 212) 5 Size AA (R6) batteries for MICROMV) (1) (p. 152) qa Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 17) qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 202) qd Stylus (1) (DCR-IP55 only) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction...
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...area is in rechargeable battery, then set the minute, then press EXEC by the time signal. Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. The clock starts to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) unless you ... set your area, the daylight saving time (DST), the year, the month, the day, the hour and the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). r R EXEC RET. r R EXEC 6R r CLOCK SET AREA26 R GMT NewYork, Bogota r DST OFF EXIT -5.0 DATE Y M D EXEC CLOCK SET EXIT ...
...area is in rechargeable battery, then set the minute, then press EXEC by the time signal. Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. The clock starts to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) unless you ... set your area, the daylight saving time (DST), the year, the month, the day, the hour and the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). r R EXEC RET. r R EXEC 6R r CLOCK SET AREA26 R GMT NewYork, Bogota r DST OFF EXIT -5.0 DATE Y M D EXEC CLOCK SET EXIT ...
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... the LCD COLOR item in the menu settings (p. 177). The display returns to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). When you adjust the LCD screen using LCD BRT, LCD COLOR, or the LCD screen backlight The recorded picture will not be affected. Press FN and select PAGE2. • Set the POWER switch ..., set it to OFF. This position saves battery power. 32 The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The setting of the LCD BACKLIGHT switch Normally, set it to ON. Even if you use ...
... the LCD COLOR item in the menu settings (p. 177). The display returns to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). When you adjust the LCD screen using LCD BRT, LCD COLOR, or the LCD screen backlight The recorded picture will not be affected. Press FN and select PAGE2. • Set the POWER switch ..., set it to OFF. This position saves battery power. 32 The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The setting of the LCD BACKLIGHT switch Normally, set it to ON. Even if you use ...
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...adjust the viewfinder backlight The recorded picture will not be affected. 33 Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the touch panel through the viewfinder in CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) mode (p. 73).... Viewfinder lens adjustment lever You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Recording - Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the menu settings when using the battery...
...adjust the viewfinder backlight The recorded picture will not be affected. 33 Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the touch panel through the viewfinder in CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) mode (p. 73).... Viewfinder lens adjustment lever You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Recording - Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the menu settings when using the battery...
Operating Instructions
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...power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. The operation buttons of PAGE3 appear on the LCD ...recording the data on the camcorder to operate each function. 105 The operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. While the "Memory Stick" access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55... only) to open the LCD panel. Otherwise, image data breakdown may be damaged if the indicator is displayed Reinsert a "Memory Stick" a few times. You can switch the memory playback/memory camera...
...power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. The operation buttons of PAGE3 appear on the LCD ...recording the data on the camcorder to operate each function. 105 The operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. While the "Memory Stick" access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55... only) to open the LCD panel. Otherwise, image data breakdown may be damaged if the indicator is displayed Reinsert a "Memory Stick" a few times. You can switch the memory playback/memory camera...
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...DCR-IP55 only LCD B.L. Changing the menu settings Icon/item LCD/VF SET LCD B.L. Mode Meaning POWER switch z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal. BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder screen. and VF B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording.... •When you adjust LCD B.L., LCD COLOR and/or VF B.L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* VCR -- Even if you use power supplies...
...DCR-IP55 only LCD B.L. Changing the menu settings Icon/item LCD/VF SET LCD B.L. Mode Meaning POWER switch z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal. BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder screen. and VF B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording.... •When you adjust LCD B.L., LCD COLOR and/or VF B.L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* VCR -- Even if you use power supplies...
Operating Instructions
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... press DSPL/TOUCH PANEL with your camcorder. When recording a close . To cancel melody and the beep sound. To show the display on your camcorder. POWER switch MEMORY/ NETWORK* VCR CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* VCR CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* VCR CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* VCR CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* * DCR-IP55 only. ** Instead of the camcorder may reflect...
... press DSPL/TOUCH PANEL with your camcorder. When recording a close . To cancel melody and the beep sound. To show the display on your camcorder. POWER switch MEMORY/ NETWORK* VCR CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* VCR CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* VCR CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* VCR CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* * DCR-IP55 only. ** Instead of the camcorder may reflect...
Operating Instructions
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... (DCR-IP55: except the NETWORK mode settings) including the date and time return to the appropriate position (p. 176). A cassette label is not recorded. • The tape is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to the default) (p. 208). 188 polarities incorrectly matching the + - The picture from a wall outlet or remove the battery...
... (DCR-IP55: except the NETWORK mode settings) including the date and time return to the appropriate position (p. 176). A cassette label is not recorded. • The tape is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to the default) (p. 208). 188 polarities incorrectly matching the + - The picture from a wall outlet or remove the battery...
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...indicator as to recording of the cassette may flash, even if there are trying to the flash Slow flashing: •During charging. Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen, check the following: See the page in NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) mode ... Slow flashing: •The file is corrupted. •The file is protected (p. 146). Depending on operational, enviromental or battery conditions the E indicator may be recorded on moving picture (p. 125). Fast flashing: •The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 190). •There is...
...indicator as to recording of the cassette may flash, even if there are trying to the flash Slow flashing: •During charging. Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen, check the following: See the page in NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) mode ... Slow flashing: •The file is corrupted. •The file is protected (p. 146). Depending on operational, enviromental or battery conditions the E indicator may be recorded on moving picture (p. 125). Fast flashing: •The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 190). •There is...
Operating Instructions
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...For details, refer to the separate network function operating instructions (DCR-IP55 only). If you can use your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. AC-L20A [a] [b] Your camcorder is a NTSC system based camcorder. When charging the battery pack, use network functions are restricted. PAL system Australia, Austria... TV, it must be a NTSC system based TV with your camcorder in any country or area with the AC adaptor supplied with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack. Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad Countries and areas where you want to view the playback picture on ...
...For details, refer to the separate network function operating instructions (DCR-IP55 only). If you can use your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. AC-L20A [a] [b] Your camcorder is a NTSC system based camcorder. When charging the battery pack, use network functions are restricted. PAL system Australia, Austria... TV, it must be a NTSC system based TV with your camcorder in any country or area with the AC adaptor supplied with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack. Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad Countries and areas where you want to view the playback picture on ...
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... in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only). If this happens, follow the procedure below with the LCD panel reversed. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not press the right spot, always returns to OFF (CHG). (2) Eject... camcorder. In this operation with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only). 1 Touch at the upper left corner. 2 Touch at the upper left corner. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is always charged as long as to retain the date and time,...
... in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only). If this happens, follow the procedure below with the LCD panel reversed. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not press the right spot, always returns to OFF (CHG). (2) Eject... camcorder. In this operation with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only). 1 Touch at the upper left corner. 2 Touch at the upper left corner. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is always charged as long as to retain the date and time,...
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... tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for example, and operate it out by a Sony dealer before operating it any type of the tape and if the recording tab is not a malfunction. •While using the unit.... Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation •Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in an aircraft (DCR-IP55 only). Doing so might cause heat to sense the type and thickness of solvent which may...
... tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for example, and operate it out by a Sony dealer before operating it any type of the tape and if the recording tab is not a malfunction. •While using the unit.... Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation •Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in an aircraft (DCR-IP55 only). Doing so might cause heat to sense the type and thickness of solvent which may...
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...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...Mass (approx.) 435 g (15 oz) excluding the battery pack and cassette 480 g (1 lb 0 oz) including the battery pack, NP-FF50, cassette MGR60, lens cap and ... (Digital) Focal length 3.7 - 37 mm (5/32 - 1 1/2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera CAMERA: 50 - 500 mm (2 - 19 3/4 in.) MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55): ...
...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...Mass (approx.) 435 g (15 oz) excluding the battery pack and cassette 480 g (1 lb 0 oz) including the battery pack, NP-FF50, cassette MGR60, lens cap and ... (Digital) Focal length 3.7 - 37 mm (5/32 - 1 1/2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera CAMERA: 50 - 500 mm (2 - 19 3/4 in.) MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55): ...
Operating Instructions
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... ra wh COLOR SLOW S/SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 38) wj NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 38) wk Battery or Flash CHG (Charge) lamp (p. 18, 51, 118) wl (flash) button (p. 51, 118) e; POWER switch (p. 8) ea CAMERA lamp (p. 8) es MEMORY/NETWORK lamp (DCR-IP55) or MEMORY lamp (DCR-IP45) (p. 8) ed VCR lamp (p. 8) ef "Memory Stick" access lamp (p. 104) eg "Memory Stick...
... ra wh COLOR SLOW S/SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 38) wj NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 38) wk Battery or Flash CHG (Charge) lamp (p. 18, 51, 118) wl (flash) button (p. 51, 118) e; POWER switch (p. 8) ea CAMERA lamp (p. 8) es MEMORY/NETWORK lamp (DCR-IP55) or MEMORY lamp (DCR-IP45) (p. 8) ed VCR lamp (p. 8) ef "Memory Stick" access lamp (p. 104) eg "Memory Stick...
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Identifying the parts and controls rh rj rs rk rd rf rg rl rs Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 33) rd PHOTO button (p. 49, 114) rf Stylus holder (DCR-IP55 only) (p. 173) rg Wrist strap (p. 10, 12) rh Power zoom lever (p. 34) rj START/STOP button (p. 29) rk Microphone rl Battery pack or battery terminal cover (p. 17) How to attach the supplied lens cap and wrist strap Quick Reference 211
Identifying the parts and controls rh rj rs rk rd rf rg rl rs Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 33) rd PHOTO button (p. 49, 114) rf Stylus holder (DCR-IP55 only) (p. 173) rg Wrist strap (p. 10, 12) rh Power zoom lever (p. 34) rj START/STOP button (p. 29) rk Microphone rl Battery pack or battery terminal cover (p. 17) How to attach the supplied lens cap and wrist strap Quick Reference 211
