Insert: Getting Online with your Camera
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...Internet access, please call 1-800-222-SONY -2- 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 will no longer be possible. With Online Registration you use the network features of your Network Handycam ® camcorder...
...Internet access, please call 1-800-222-SONY -2- 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 will no longer be possible. With Online Registration you use the network features of your Network Handycam ® camcorder...
Operating Instructions
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...Internet via a Bluetooth equipped device (optional) (DCR-IP55 only) Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your recordings •Sports lesson (p. 65) •Landscape (p. 65) •Manual focus (p. 70) •Spot Focus (p. 72) Functions to use after recording •END SEARCH (p. 41) •DATA... 119) Functions to give a natural appearance to give images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 34). For details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR-IP55 only) (p. 172) Main Features Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the menu...
...Internet via a Bluetooth equipped device (optional) (DCR-IP55 only) Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your recordings •Sports lesson (p. 65) •Landscape (p. 65) •Manual focus (p. 70) •Spot Focus (p. 72) Functions to use after recording •END SEARCH (p. 41) •DATA... 119) Functions to give a natural appearance to give images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 34). For details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR-IP55 only) (p. 172) Main Features Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the menu...
Operating Instructions
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... - 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 of contents "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - For Windows users 152 Connecting your camcorder to your computer - Memory photo recording 114 Recording an image from a tape as a still image 122...
... - 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 of contents "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - For Windows users 152 Connecting your camcorder to your computer - Memory photo recording 114 Recording an image from a tape as a still image 122...
Operating Instructions
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...instructions. The camcorder is turned on page 17. 1,2 CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER (1) Slide the POWER switch down . CAMERA Use this mode when you record on a tape or "Memory Stick". 8 MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55) MEMORY: Use this mode when you record on a "...Memory Stick," or play back or edit an image recorded on a tape. NETWORK: Use this mode ...
...instructions. The camcorder is turned on page 17. 1,2 CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER (1) Slide the POWER switch down . CAMERA Use this mode when you record on a tape or "Memory Stick". 8 MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55) MEMORY: Use this mode when you record on a "...Memory Stick," or play back or edit an image recorded on a tape. NETWORK: Use this mode ...
Operating Instructions
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...camcorder starts recording. Monitoring the playback picture on the camcorder to open the LCD panel. Note When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied (DCR-IP55 only). 11 Do not press the LCD screen with your thumb or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55... LCD screen (p. 42) 1 Set the POWER switch to the recording position, and hold your eyesight (p. 33). 3 Set the POWER switch to start playback. CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Adjust the viewfinder lens to your camcorder through the wrist strap. 5 Press START/ STOP. The picture ...
...camcorder starts recording. Monitoring the playback picture on the camcorder to open the LCD panel. Note When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied (DCR-IP55 only). 11 Do not press the LCD screen with your thumb or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55... LCD screen (p. 42) 1 Set the POWER switch to the recording position, and hold your eyesight (p. 33). 3 Set the POWER switch to start playback. CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Adjust the viewfinder lens to your camcorder through the wrist strap. 5 Press START/ STOP. The picture ...
Operating Instructions
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...CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- The picture appears on a "Memory Stick". When you can record a still image. 6 Press PHOTO deeper. WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER 2 Press PLAY or PB. The last recorded image is not set the clock setting before recording (p. 22). 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Turn the grip to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-IP55... only). The image when you want to record the date and time for a picture, set up your camcorder through the wrist...
...CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- The picture appears on a "Memory Stick". When you can record a still image. 6 Press PHOTO deeper. WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER 2 Press PLAY or PB. The last recorded image is not set the clock setting before recording (p. 22). 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Turn the grip to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-IP55... only). The image when you want to record the date and time for a picture, set up your camcorder through the wrist...
Operating Instructions
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The DCR-IP55 is provided with all MICROMV cassettes. As you can hear a beep to DV (digital video). •The Micro Cassette Memory feature is the model used for DVD (digital versatile disc). e.g. You can access any scene easily using the memory (MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH function). •Adopts...12 Mbps bit rate to CAMERA. Set the POWER switch to obtain a higher quality of the copyright laws. 14 Not provided Note on the MICROMV format Your camcorder is indicated on your camcorder. •Records and plays back for example, "DCR-IP55 only". The camcorder can only use MICROMV ...
The DCR-IP55 is provided with all MICROMV cassettes. As you can hear a beep to DV (digital video). •The Micro Cassette Memory feature is the model used for DVD (digital versatile disc). e.g. You can access any scene easily using the memory (MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH function). •Adopts...12 Mbps bit rate to CAMERA. Set the POWER switch to obtain a higher quality of the copyright laws. 14 Not provided Note on the MICROMV format Your camcorder is indicated on your camcorder. •Records and plays back for example, "DCR-IP55 only". The camcorder can only use MICROMV ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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
... 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
Operating Instructions
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...the month, the day, the hour and the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear...) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in rechargeable battery, then set your camcorder will be displayed each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). r ...
...the month, the day, the hour and the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear...) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in rechargeable battery, then set your camcorder will be displayed each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). r ...
Operating Instructions
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...to go to PAGE2. To cancel settings Press OFF. The display returns to display PAGE1. This section describes 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 this manual for...return to PAGE1, 2 or 3. The display returns to FN Press EXIT. The operation buttons of PAGE1 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 FN to PAGE1, 2 or 3. 27 Getting started Step 4 Using the touch panel...
...to go to PAGE2. To cancel settings Press OFF. The display returns to display PAGE1. This section describes 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 this manual for...return to PAGE1, 2 or 3. The display returns to FN Press EXIT. The operation buttons of PAGE1 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 FN to PAGE1, 2 or 3. 27 Getting started Step 4 Using the touch panel...
Operating Instructions
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...the LCD screen lightly with your camcorder. •When the operation buttons do not work even if you set the POWER switch to make the display appear and disappear with DSPL/TOUCH PANEL on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). 28 You can operate ...hands. •If FN is not 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 grey. Press FN to display the following buttons: In CAMERA mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, FADER, END SCH, EXPOSURE, SPOT...
...the LCD screen lightly with your camcorder. •When the operation buttons do not work even if you set the POWER switch to make the display appear and disappear with DSPL/TOUCH PANEL on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). 28 You can operate ...hands. •If FN is not 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 grey. Press FN to display the following buttons: In CAMERA mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, FADER, END SCH, EXPOSURE, SPOT...
Operating Instructions
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... OPEN To return to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). This position saves battery power. 32 Press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press LCD BRT. The setting of the LCD BACKLIGHT switch Normally, set it to brighten (4) Press OK. Even if you use the camcorder in the menu settings (p. 177). ...to ON. You can adjust it using the LCD COLOR item in bright conditions using the battery pack, set it to OFF. The screen to CAMERA. Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) Set the POWER switch to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the...
... OPEN To return to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). This position saves battery power. 32 Press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press LCD BRT. The setting of the LCD BACKLIGHT switch Normally, set it to brighten (4) Press OK. Even if you use the camcorder in the menu settings (p. 177). ...to ON. You can adjust it using the LCD COLOR item in bright conditions using the battery pack, set it to OFF. The screen to CAMERA. Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) Set the POWER switch to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the...
Operating Instructions
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...camcorder body with the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. You can operate with the viewfinder. 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). Recording - Basics Recording... a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you adjust the viewfinder backlight The recorded picture will not be affected. 33 in the viewfinder come...
...camcorder body with the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. You can operate with the viewfinder. 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). Recording - Basics Recording... a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you adjust the viewfinder backlight The recorded picture will not be affected. 33 in the viewfinder come...
Operating Instructions
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... set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. Basics Recording a picture Notes •Do not use following functions: - outdoors in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to ON in the...
... set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. Basics Recording a picture Notes •Do not use following functions: - outdoors in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to ON in the...
Operating Instructions
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...in 10 seconds after you set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, press FN and select PAGE2 (p. 27). (2) Press SELFTIMER. You cannot cancel self-timer recording using the Remote Commander. The (self-timer) indicator... START/STOP again. The self-timer starts counting down from the LCD screen while your camcorder is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - Self-timer recording is automatically canceled when: - In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep...
...in 10 seconds after you set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, press FN and select PAGE2 (p. 27). (2) Press SELFTIMER. You cannot cancel self-timer recording using the Remote Commander. The (self-timer) indicator... START/STOP again. The self-timer starts counting down from the LCD screen while your camcorder is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - Self-timer recording is automatically canceled when: - In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep...
Operating Instructions
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...menu settings. Using the PROGRAM AE (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings to FN Press EXIT. Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to... modes: - To turn the PROGRAM AE off Select AUTO in PROGRAM AE in PROGRAM AE: - Spotlight - BOUNCE 66 Slow shutter - S. Notes •Because your camcorder is set to far distance, you cannot take close-ups in the following modes: - Sports lesson - Color Slow Shutter -
...menu settings. Using the PROGRAM AE (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings to FN Press EXIT. Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to... modes: - To turn the PROGRAM AE off Select AUTO in PROGRAM AE in PROGRAM AE: - Spotlight - BOUNCE 66 Slow shutter - S. Notes •Because your camcorder is set to far distance, you cannot take close-ups in the following modes: - Sports lesson - Color Slow Shutter -
Operating Instructions
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... a bright subject agaist a background - To record dark pictures (e.g. The display returns to FN Press EXIT. If you set the exposure. Backlight Your camcorder automatically returns to ON. 68 Color Slow Shutter... - The display returns to display PAGE1. (3) Press EXPOSURE. AL - Adjusting the exposure manually You can adjust and set NIGHTSHOT to the automatic exposure mode: - Adjust the exposure manually in step 5. night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55...
... a bright subject agaist a background - To record dark pictures (e.g. The display returns to FN Press EXIT. If you set the exposure. Backlight Your camcorder automatically returns to ON. 68 Color Slow Shutter... - The display returns to display PAGE1. (3) Press EXPOSURE. AL - Adjusting the exposure manually You can adjust and set NIGHTSHOT to the automatic exposure mode: - Adjust the exposure manually in step 5. night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55...
Operating Instructions
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...EXIT. If you want to focus on stage and lighted by a spotlight. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FN to ON 69 Advanced Recording Operations Using the spot light-metering mode - Use the Flexible Spot Meter mode in the following functions do not...just the point you set NIGHTSHOT to display PAGE1. (3) Press SPOT METER. Color Slow Shutter - Note The following cases: - Backlight Your camcorder automatically returns from the Flexible Spot Meter to the automatic exposure mode Press AUTO in the frame on the LCD screen. Flexible Spot Meter You...
...EXIT. If you want to focus on stage and lighted by a spotlight. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FN to ON 69 Advanced Recording Operations Using the spot light-metering mode - Use the Flexible Spot Meter mode in the following functions do not...just the point you set NIGHTSHOT to display PAGE1. (3) Press SPOT METER. Color Slow Shutter - Note The following cases: - Backlight Your camcorder automatically returns from the Flexible Spot Meter to the automatic exposure mode Press AUTO in the frame on the LCD screen. Flexible Spot Meter You...
Operating Instructions
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...pressing -/+. You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. (3) Press OFF. EXPOSURE, OK, ON and FADER .... FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t (no indicator) ON: The LCD screen lights up in CAMERA mode) appear. (6) Select the desired item, then press OK. Advanced Recording Operations Using the viewfinder Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out.
...pressing -/+. You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. (3) Press OFF. EXPOSURE, OK, ON and FADER .... FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t (no indicator) ON: The LCD screen lights up in CAMERA mode) appear. (6) Select the desired item, then press OK. Advanced Recording Operations Using the viewfinder Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out.
Operating Instructions
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...Stick" or recording the data on the LCD screen. (6) Press a desired operation item. If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - Using a touch panel Operation buttons for each function. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) ...flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only) to open the LCD panel. Press the LCD panel directly with your camcorder is still displayed. You can switch the memory playback/memory camera mode by pressing PLAY/CAM. (3) ...
...Stick" or recording the data on the LCD screen. (6) Press a desired operation item. If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - Using a touch panel Operation buttons for each function. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) ...flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only) to open the LCD panel. Press the LCD panel directly with your camcorder is still displayed. You can switch the memory playback/memory camera mode by pressing PLAY/CAM. (3) ...