MovieShaker v3.1 Operating Instructions
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...") which allows you to use this product may have been made in the environment. • Languages of the Operating Systems that can record and play back about 60 minutes of ATA66 or better (needed during capturing) - Minimum 800 · 600 pixel or 1024 ·...compatible sound card - Precautions for Use The hardware and software requirements for Standard installation), models having a speed of video at the same high picture quality as the DV device (digital video camcorder). • All MICROMV cassettes are as follows: ❐ IBM PC/AT or compatible with Micro Cassette Memory.
...") which allows you to use this product may have been made in the environment. • Languages of the Operating Systems that can record and play back about 60 minutes of ATA66 or better (needed during capturing) - Minimum 800 · 600 pixel or 1024 ·...compatible sound card - Precautions for Use The hardware and software requirements for Standard installation), models having a speed of video at the same high picture quality as the DV device (digital video camcorder). • All MICROMV cassettes are as follows: ❐ IBM PC/AT or compatible with Micro Cassette Memory.
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... quality when compared to DV (digital video). •The Micro Cassette Memory feature is the model used for DVD (digital versatile disc). The DCR-IP55 is provided with your recordings on the MICROMV format. As you need a NTSC system-based TV. Not provided Note on the MICROMV format Your camcorder is indicated on your camcorder. You can hear a beep to...
... quality when compared to DV (digital video). •The Micro Cassette Memory feature is the model used for DVD (digital versatile disc). The DCR-IP55 is provided with your recordings on the MICROMV format. As you need a NTSC system-based TV. Not provided Note on the MICROMV format Your camcorder is indicated on your camcorder. You can hear a beep to...
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... 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 of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 16
... 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 of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 16
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... the image using the picture effect function. Notes • You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function. • You cannot record images on a tape on a VCR using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the playback or playback pause... PAGE1. (2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in in the menu settings. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE EXEC RET. When you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 122, 132), or on your camcorder as a player. Advanced Playback Operations - However, you can process a scene using your...
... the image using the picture effect function. Notes • You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function. • You cannot record images on a tape on a VCR using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the playback or playback pause... PAGE1. (2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in in the menu settings. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE EXEC RET. When you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 122, 132), or on your camcorder as a player. Advanced Playback Operations - However, you can process a scene using your...
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... a VCR using your camcorder while you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 122, 132), or on your camcorder as a still image. (4) Press -/+ to PAGE2. 1 FN PAGE2 2-5 DIG EFFT DIG EFFT OFF OK STILL FLASH LUMI. Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface). The DIG EFFT...
... a VCR using your camcorder while you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 122, 132), or on your camcorder as a still image. (4) Press -/+ to PAGE2. 1 FN PAGE2 2-5 DIG EFFT DIG EFFT OFF OK STILL FLASH LUMI. Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface). The DIG EFFT...
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... POWER switch to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on your camcorder and to the operating instructions of the VCR. LINK (MICROMV Interface). Picture effect - Digital effect - And there may jitter when you play back the tape on other video equipment. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are not output through the...
... POWER switch to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on your camcorder and to the operating instructions of the VCR. LINK (MICROMV Interface). Picture effect - Digital effect - And there may jitter when you play back the tape on other video equipment. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are not output through the...
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... your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder and the TV or VCR. With digital-todigital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in the recording pause mode. Next, press REC PAUSE. (5) Press REC START at the scene where you want to start recording. 90 When using an S video cable. This connection produces higher quality MICROMV format...
... your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder and the TV or VCR. With digital-todigital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in the recording pause mode. Next, press REC PAUSE. (5) Press REC START at the scene where you want to start recording. 90 When using an S video cable. This connection produces higher quality MICROMV format...
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...camcorder starts recording or turns to stop recording on your camcorder and stop playback on other video equipment. Note on playback pause pictures When you play back the tape on VCR or TV. The MPEG IN indicator may jitter when you record a playback pause picture: •The recorded picture becomes rough when recorded through the i.LINK (MICROMV...2 CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Before recording Make sure if the MPEG IN indicator appears on other video equipment. Notes •When an incompatible picture (such as one VCR only using the i.LINK cable. •First, start recording. ...
...camcorder starts recording or turns to stop recording on your camcorder and stop playback on other video equipment. Note on playback pause pictures When you play back the tape on VCR or TV. The MPEG IN indicator may jitter when you record a playback pause picture: •The recorded picture becomes rough when recorded through the i.LINK (MICROMV...2 CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Before recording Make sure if the MPEG IN indicator appears on other video equipment. Notes •When an incompatible picture (such as one VCR only using the i.LINK cable. •First, start recording. ...
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...CYAN t GREEN t BLUE •The title size changes as an index signal when searching a recording with other video equipment. If you select the title size "LARGE", you have eight choices for the title ...Press The number of 12 characters. When 20 titles are displayed only by the MICROMV format video equipment with index titler function. •The point you input more in the menu... each title consists of titles recordable on a recorded tape You can record up to OFF in LARGE size. Superimposing a title The titles superimposed with your camcorder •They are already superimposed...
...CYAN t GREEN t BLUE •The title size changes as an index signal when searching a recording with other video equipment. If you select the title size "LARGE", you have eight choices for the title ...Press The number of 12 characters. When 20 titles are displayed only by the MICROMV format video equipment with index titler function. •The point you input more in the menu... each title consists of titles recordable on a recorded tape You can record up to OFF in LARGE size. Superimposing a title The titles superimposed with your camcorder •They are already superimposed...
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...POWER switch to VCR, the cassette information is still displayed, the Micro Cassette Memory may be corrupted. The camcorder automatically assign this cassette. [e] The recorded area is flashing Remove the cassette and insert it again. in menu settings. When you insert a cassette with...for about five seconds. Replace the cassette with the POWER switch set to CAMERA or set by the white bar. Recorded areas A blank portion between recorded area is also indicated as a recorded area. The Micro Cassette Memory The MICROMV cassette automatically records the recording settings and date.
...POWER switch to VCR, the cassette information is still displayed, the Micro Cassette Memory may be corrupted. The camcorder automatically assign this cassette. [e] The recorded area is flashing Remove the cassette and insert it again. in menu settings. When you insert a cassette with...for about five seconds. Replace the cassette with the POWER switch set to CAMERA or set by the white bar. Recorded areas A blank portion between recorded area is also indicated as a recorded area. The Micro Cassette Memory The MICROMV cassette automatically records the recording settings and date.
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... more faithfully by using an S video cable. Record distortion-free images. 124 Using the i.LINK cable i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) Note When recording from a tape in poor recording condition, for example, a tape that is worn out from a tape as a still image If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. Connect...
... more faithfully by using an S video cable. Record distortion-free images. 124 Using the i.LINK cable i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) Note When recording from a tape in poor recording condition, for example, a tape that is worn out from a tape as a still image If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. Connect...
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... movie recording Note Sound is slightly larger compared with the camcorder: •Is MPEG MOVIE AD •Cannot be played back on other digital still cameras and digital video camera recorders. •Cannot be output from your camcorder. Sports...recorded onto the "Memory Stick". Fader - To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE during playback. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) The following functions do not work: - Super NightShot - Recording moving pictures on the "Memory Stick" Do not eject the cassette tape from the i.LINK (MICROMV...
... movie recording Note Sound is slightly larger compared with the camcorder: •Is MPEG MOVIE AD •Cannot be played back on other digital still cameras and digital video camera recorders. •Cannot be output from your camcorder. Sports...recorded onto the "Memory Stick". Fader - To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE during playback. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) The following functions do not work: - Super NightShot - Recording moving pictures on the "Memory Stick" Do not eject the cassette tape from the i.LINK (MICROMV...
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...MICROMV Interface) i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) Note When recording from a tape in poor recording condition, for example, a tape that is worn out from a tape as a moving picture If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. Recording a picture from repeated dubbing, recording is interrupted, or REC ERROR appears and recording... cannot be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable. Record distortion-free ...
...MICROMV Interface) i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) Note When recording from a tape in poor recording condition, for example, a tape that is worn out from a tape as a moving picture If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. Recording a picture from repeated dubbing, recording is interrupted, or REC ERROR appears and recording... cannot be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable. Record distortion-free ...
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...DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (2) Press PLAY or PB. You can play back images but cannot record them on the "Memory Stick." •The file name flashes on the LCD screen if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard. • - when playing back image data shot with your camcorder...desired still image. - : to see the previous image + : to the DCF standard. If this message appears, you can play back still images recorded on the "Memory Stick" Playback images are not output from the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface). "Memory Stick" Operations Viewing a still image -
...DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (2) Press PLAY or PB. You can play back images but cannot record them on the "Memory Stick." •The file name flashes on the LCD screen if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard. • - when playing back image data shot with your camcorder...desired still image. - : to see the previous image + : to the DCF standard. If this message appears, you can play back still images recorded on the "Memory Stick" Playback images are not output from the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface). "Memory Stick" Operations Viewing a still image -
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...camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to adjust the volume. or VOL+ to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (2) Press PLAY or PB. Moving picture You can also play back 6 images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. To play back recorded... images on PAGE1, PAGE2 or PAGE3. You can select moving pictures also with your computers. - MPEG movie playback You can play back images with other digital still cameras and digital video camera recorders. •Cannot be output from the TV ...
...camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to adjust the volume. or VOL+ to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (2) Press PLAY or PB. Moving picture You can also play back 6 images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. To play back recorded... images on PAGE1, PAGE2 or PAGE3. You can select moving pictures also with your computers. - MPEG movie playback You can play back images with other digital still cameras and digital video camera recorders. •Cannot be output from the TV ...
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.... *When connecting to view images saved on a "Memory Stick" or recorded on a tape on your computer. Introduction There are the following ways of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to install the USB driver correctly. Compressed data cannot be able to the...Stick" from your computer to the computer first, you may not recover after recovering from your camcorder. To view images on the "Memory Stick." Tape images Camcorder Connection jack USB jack i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) "Memory Stick" USB jack* images Connection cable USB cable (supplied) i.LINK cable ...
.... *When connecting to view images saved on a "Memory Stick" or recorded on a tape on your computer. Introduction There are the following ways of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to install the USB driver correctly. Compressed data cannot be able to the...Stick" from your computer to the computer first, you may not recover after recovering from your camcorder. To view images on the "Memory Stick." Tape images Camcorder Connection jack USB jack i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) "Memory Stick" USB jack* images Connection cable USB cable (supplied) i.LINK cable ...
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... bit color or higher Hard disk: 100 MB hard disk space (for installation), ATA66 or higher speed (required for MICROMV. You can view or edit the images recorded on an i.LINK connection, refer to install the i.LINK driver and the application software into your computer, be provided... as standard. For Windows users You can record images edited with MovieShaker Ver.3.1 for capturing an image) The i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector must be sure not to connect the camcorder to your computer using your computer. Connecting your camcorder to the computer. To view images on the ...
... bit color or higher Hard disk: 100 MB hard disk space (for installation), ATA66 or higher speed (required for MICROMV. You can view or edit the images recorded on an i.LINK connection, refer to install the i.LINK driver and the application software into your computer, be provided... as standard. For Windows users You can record images edited with MovieShaker Ver.3.1 for capturing an image) The i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector must be sure not to connect the camcorder to your computer using your computer. Connecting your camcorder to the computer. To view images on the ...
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Notes •PIXELA ImageMixer is only for MICROMV. •The following the procedure on page 158. Some images are not due to noise, etc. - Reinstall the USB driver following may occur while using your camcorder, and are not displayed correctly due to any trouble ...occurs Close all running applications, then restart your computer - If any malfunction. - The captured images appear in the menu settings when your computer. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer. To view images recorded on a MICROMV...
Notes •PIXELA ImageMixer is only for MICROMV. •The following the procedure on page 158. Some images are not due to noise, etc. - Reinstall the USB driver following may occur while using your camcorder, and are not displayed correctly due to any trouble ...occurs Close all running applications, then restart your computer - If any malfunction. - The captured images appear in the menu settings when your computer. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer. To view images recorded on a MICROMV...
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... your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of Sony Corporation. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you play back If the tape you cannot copy it records. 194 All of the MICROMV cassettes have... Micro Cassette Memory. , , and are trademarks of software. COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen or on your camcorder. Copyright signal When you play back on the tape when it with another video camera connected to record...
... your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of Sony Corporation. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you play back If the tape you cannot copy it records. 194 All of the MICROMV cassettes have... Micro Cassette Memory. , , and are trademarks of software. COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen or on your camcorder. Copyright signal When you play back on the tape when it with another video camera connected to record...
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Usable cassettes Notes on the MICROMV cassette When affixing a label on the MICROMV cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the location illustrated below [a] so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder. [a] After using the MICROMV cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an upright position. When the Micro Cassette Memory function does not work Reinsert the cassette. 195 Additional Information
Usable cassettes Notes on the MICROMV cassette When affixing a label on the MICROMV cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the location illustrated below [a] so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder. [a] After using the MICROMV cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an upright position. When the Micro Cassette Memory function does not work Reinsert the cassette. 195 Additional Information