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... do not have a PC or Internet access, please call 1-800-222-SONY for assistance. model name Registration (*1)AOL setting (*2)Other ISP setting procedure DCR-IP7BT DCR-PC120BT DCR-TRV50, 950 DCR-IP55 Not compatible Not compatible P.37 P.39 P.23 P.28 DCR-TRV80, 70, 39 P.48 P.54 P.32 DCR-IP220 P.37 P.43 P.27 * If you use the network features...
... do not have a PC or Internet access, please call 1-800-222-SONY for assistance. model name Registration (*1)AOL setting (*2)Other ISP setting procedure DCR-IP7BT DCR-PC120BT DCR-TRV50, 950 DCR-IP55 Not compatible Not compatible P.37 P.39 P.23 P.28 DCR-TRV80, 70, 39 P.48 P.54 P.32 DCR-IP220 P.37 P.43 P.27 * If you use the network features...
Operating Instructions
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... location nearest you can help preserve our environment by returning your used in this Sony Handycam. DCR-IP55 only Countries and areas where you . CAUTION The use of optical instruments with ...WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. You can use . This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of electric shock to come. Your Handycam is loaded with this...(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product will soon be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. Welcome! With ...
... location nearest you can help preserve our environment by returning your used in this Sony Handycam. DCR-IP55 only Countries and areas where you . CAUTION The use of optical instruments with ...WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. You can use . This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of electric shock to come. Your Handycam is loaded with this...(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product will soon be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. Welcome! With ...
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...or relocate the receiving antenna. - For customers in CANADA DCR-IP55 only The term "IC:" before the radio certification number only signifies that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses... of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-IP55 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or...
...or relocate the receiving antenna. - For customers in CANADA DCR-IP55 only The term "IC:" before the radio certification number only signifies that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses... of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-IP55 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or...
Operating Instructions
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....) •Fader (p. 58) •Picture effect (p. 61, 75) •Digital effect (p. 62, 76) •Title (p. 92, 97) •MEMORY MIX (p. 125) Functions to give a natural appearance to your camcorder. (DCR-IP55 only) (p. 172) Main Features Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode •BACK LIGHT (p. 37) •NightShot/Super NightShot/Color...
....) •Fader (p. 58) •Picture effect (p. 61, 75) •Digital effect (p. 62, 76) •Title (p. 92, 97) •MEMORY MIX (p. 125) Functions to give a natural appearance to your camcorder. (DCR-IP55 only) (p. 172) Main Features Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode •BACK LIGHT (p. 37) •NightShot/Super NightShot/Color...
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... a tape on your computer using the i.LINK cable - MPEG movie recording 129 Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture 132 Viewing a still image - SLIDE SHOW 144 Preventing accidental erasure - For Macintosh users 171 Using the Network function (DCR-IP55 only) Accessing the network 172 Customising your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 174 Troubleshooting Types...
... a tape on your computer using the i.LINK cable - MPEG movie recording 129 Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture 132 Viewing a still image - SLIDE SHOW 144 Preventing accidental erasure - For Macintosh users 171 Using the Network function (DCR-IP55 only) Accessing the network 172 Customising your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 174 Troubleshooting Types...
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... a "Memory Stick," or play back or edit an image in a "Memory Stick." MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55) MEMORY: Use this mode when you record on page 17. 1,2 CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- VCR Use this mode when you slide it down, the mode changes as follows and corresponding mode lamp also lights up . (2) ... when you record on a tape or "Memory Stick". 8 The camcorder is turned on, and then the camcorder turns to turn on the power and select the mode To supply power for the camcorder, see "Step 1 Preparing the power supply" on a tape. Each time you use the network (DCR-IP55 only) function...
... a "Memory Stick," or play back or edit an image in a "Memory Stick." MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55) MEMORY: Use this mode when you record on page 17. 1,2 CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- VCR Use this mode when you slide it down, the mode changes as follows and corresponding mode lamp also lights up . (2) ... when you record on a tape or "Memory Stick". 8 The camcorder is turned on, and then the camcorder turns to turn on the power and select the mode To supply power for the camcorder, see "Step 1 Preparing the power supply" on a tape. Each time you use the network (DCR-IP55 only) function...
Operating Instructions
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...press operation buttons lightly with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied (DCR-IP55 only). 11 Recording a picture (p. 29) Viewfinder When the LCD panel is not set up yet. Set the clock setting before recording (p. 22). CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Do not press the LCD screen with your thumb ...or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only) supporting the LCD screen from the rear of the touch panel to CAMERA. The CAMERA lamp lights up . CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Quick Start Guide...
...press operation buttons lightly with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied (DCR-IP55 only). 11 Recording a picture (p. 29) Viewfinder When the LCD panel is not set up yet. Set the clock setting before recording (p. 22). CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Do not press the LCD screen with your thumb ...or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only) supporting the LCD screen from the rear of the touch panel to CAMERA. The CAMERA lamp lights up . CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Quick Start Guide...
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.... The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 135) 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- PHOTO PHOTO Monitoring the still image on the LCD screen. The last recorded image is not set the clock setting before recording (p. 22). 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Turn the grip to the...
.... The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 135) 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- PHOTO PHOTO Monitoring the still image on the LCD screen. The last recorded image is not set the clock setting before recording (p. 22). 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Turn the grip to the...
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... 12 Mbps bit rate to DV (digital video). •The Micro Cassette Memory feature is indicated on the MICROMV format. Types of image. •Transition between the last scene you can hear a beep to CAMERA. Records in this manual and operating your camcorder. •Records and plays back for example, "DCR-IP55 only". Otherwise, the model name...
... 12 Mbps bit rate to DV (digital video). •The Micro Cassette Memory feature is indicated on the MICROMV format. Types of image. •Transition between the last scene you can hear a beep to CAMERA. Records in this manual and operating your camcorder. •Records and plays back for example, "DCR-IP55 only". Otherwise, the model name...
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... 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 CD-ROM (MovieShaker Ver.3.1 for the...
... 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 CD-ROM (MovieShaker Ver.3.1 for the...
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The clock starts to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you set the date...three months, the date and time settings may be displayed each time you set the minute, then press EXEC by the time signal. The CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK lamp lights up. (2) Press FN (Function) to display PAGE1 (p. 27). (3) Press MENU to display the menu. ...month, day and hour with the same procedure as step 8. (10) Press r/R to set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) unless you use your camcorder for the first time.
The clock starts to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you set the date...three months, the date and time settings may be displayed each time you set the minute, then press EXEC by the time signal. The CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK lamp lights up. (2) Press FN (Function) to display PAGE1 (p. 27). (3) Press MENU to display the menu. ...month, day and hour with the same procedure as step 8. (10) Press r/R to set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) unless you use your camcorder for the first time.
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...how to operate the touch panel during recording or playing back images on a tape. (1) Prepare the power source (p. 17 to 21). (2) Slide OPEN in the direction of PAGE2 appear on the camcorder to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (4) Press ...cancel settings Press OFF. The operation buttons of this manual for each function. Press the LCD screen with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only) to operate each function. 5,6 PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SPOT FOCUS MENU FADER SPOT METER END EXPOSCH SURE PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SELF ...
...how to operate the touch panel during recording or playing back images on a tape. (1) Prepare the power source (p. 17 to 21). (2) Slide OPEN in the direction of PAGE2 appear on the camcorder to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (4) Press ...cancel settings Press OFF. The operation buttons of this manual for each function. Press the LCD screen with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only) to operate each function. 5,6 PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SPOT FOCUS MENU FADER SPOT METER END EXPOSCH SURE PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SELF ...
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...appear. You can operate with DSPL/TOUCH PANEL on your thumb, the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only) or index finger supporting the LCD screen from the back side of the items changes to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). 28 When executing each item The green bar appears above the item. Touch panel... the supplied cleaning cloth. Step 4 Using the touch panel Notes •When using the viewfinder (p. 73). Press FN to display the following buttons: In CAMERA mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, FADER, END SCH, EXPOSURE, SPOT METER SELF TIMER, TITLE, DIG EFFT, MEM MIX LCD BRT, VOL, ...
...appear. You can operate with DSPL/TOUCH PANEL on your thumb, the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only) or index finger supporting the LCD screen from the back side of the items changes to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). 28 When executing each item The green bar appears above the item. Touch panel... the supplied cleaning cloth. Step 4 Using the touch panel Notes •When using the viewfinder (p. 73). Press FN to display the following buttons: In CAMERA mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, FADER, END SCH, EXPOSURE, SPOT METER SELF TIMER, TITLE, DIG EFFT, MEM MIX LCD BRT, VOL, ...
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.... Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen using -/+. - : to dim + : to brighten (4) Press OK. 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. Even...using LCD BRT, LCD COLOR, or the LCD screen backlight The recorded picture will not be affected. Press FN and select PAGE3 (p. 27). LCD BRT + the bar indicator OPEN To return to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). When you adjust the LCD screen using the LCD COLOR item...
.... Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen using -/+. - : to dim + : to brighten (4) Press OK. 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. Even...using LCD BRT, LCD COLOR, or the LCD screen backlight The recorded picture will not be affected. Press FN and select PAGE3 (p. 27). LCD BRT + the bar indicator OPEN To return to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). When you adjust the LCD screen using the LCD COLOR item...
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... with the viewfinder. Select VF B.L. in CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) mode (p. 73). Adjust with the touch panel through the viewfinder in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 177). Viewfinder backlight You can operate with the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed...
... with the viewfinder. Select VF B.L. in CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) mode (p. 73). Adjust with the touch panel through the viewfinder in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 177). Viewfinder backlight You can operate with the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed...
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...is set to OFF in better-looking recordings. When the POWER switch is set to 20x or 120x zoom is sharp. "T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) "W" side:for a faster zoom. Up to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) You cannot use the digital zoom. 34 The right side of... the bar shows the digital zooming zone. W T The digital zooming zone appears when you move the power zoom lever to function when zoom exceeds 10×. Recording a picture Using the zoom feature ...
...is set to OFF in better-looking recordings. When the POWER switch is set to 20x or 120x zoom is sharp. "T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) "W" side:for a faster zoom. Up to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) You cannot use the digital zoom. 34 The right side of... the bar shows the digital zooming zone. W T The digital zooming zone appears when you move the power zoom lever to function when zoom exceeds 10×. Recording a picture Using the zoom feature ...
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...The indicator does not appear on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen. Recording - Set the POWER switch to view him or herself on the LCD screen. Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the... viewfinder. During recording in the mirror mode FN appears mirror-reversed in the recording mode. Basics Recording a picture Shooting with the mirror mode This feature allows the camera subject to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees.
...The indicator does not appear on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen. Recording - Set the POWER switch to view him or herself on the LCD screen. Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the... viewfinder. During recording in the mirror mode FN appears mirror-reversed in the recording mode. Basics Recording a picture Shooting with the mirror mode This feature allows the camera subject to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees.
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To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. Basics Recording a picture Shooting a backlit subject - BACK LIGHT When you press MANUAL in the EXPOSURE mode (p. 68) or SPOT METER (p. 69). 37 The . During back light function The backlight function will be canceled when you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. indicator appears on the LCD screen. BACK LIGHT Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) and press BACK LIGHT. Recording -
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. Basics Recording a picture Shooting a backlit subject - BACK LIGHT When you press MANUAL in the EXPOSURE mode (p. 68) or SPOT METER (p. 69). 37 The . During back light function The backlight function will be canceled when you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. indicator appears on the LCD screen. BACK LIGHT Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) and press BACK LIGHT. Recording -
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Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) and set N.S.LIGHT to ON. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on the LCD screen. Using Color Slow Shutter Color Slow Shutter enables you to record color images in a dark place. (1) Set ...the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Set ...
Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) and set N.S.LIGHT to ON. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on the LCD screen. Using Color Slow Shutter Color Slow Shutter enables you to record color images in a dark place. (1) Set ...the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Set ...
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... is difficult with the flash While using the NightShot Light is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) You cannot use the following functions: - While using the NightShot function. Flexible Spot Meter - Fader - Digital effect - Recording still images - Fader - Exposure - Recording still images - Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so...
... is difficult with the flash While using the NightShot Light is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) You cannot use the following functions: - While using the NightShot function. Flexible Spot Meter - Fader - Digital effect - Recording still images - Fader - Exposure - Recording still images - Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so...