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Model No. Serial No. DCR-IP220 DCR-IP210/IP220 ©2002 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC- DCR-IP Model No. 3-076-897-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No.
Model No. Serial No. DCR-IP220 DCR-IP210/IP220 ©2002 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC- DCR-IP Model No. 3-076-897-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No.
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... batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. This Class B digital apparatus complies with superior picture and sound quality. This symbol is subject to the collection and recycling... Sony Handycam. As the laser beam used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product will soon be of sufficient magnitude to persons. DCR-IP220 ... product's enclosure that may be producing home video that you . Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
... batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. This Class B digital apparatus complies with superior picture and sound quality. This symbol is subject to the collection and recycling... Sony Handycam. As the laser beam used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product will soon be of sufficient magnitude to persons. DCR-IP220 ... product's enclosure that may be producing home video that you . Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
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...colocated or operating in conjuctions with the equipment in order to radio or television reception, which the receiver is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAUTION You are designed to correct the interference by one... customers in a particular installation. If you may cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-IP220 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A.
...colocated or operating in conjuctions with the equipment in order to radio or television reception, which the receiver is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAUTION You are designed to correct the interference by one... customers in a particular installation. If you may cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-IP220 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A.
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...only) Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your camcorder. (DCR-IP220 only) (p. 175) Main Features Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode •BACK LIGHT (p. 37) •NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 37) •Recording with the flash (p. 49, 116) •White balance ...HOLOGRAM AF (p. 117) •NightFraming (p. 119) Functions to give images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 33) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 56) •...
...only) Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your camcorder. (DCR-IP220 only) (p. 175) Main Features Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode •BACK LIGHT (p. 37) •NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 37) •Recording with the flash (p. 49, 116) •White balance ...HOLOGRAM AF (p. 117) •NightFraming (p. 119) Functions to give images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 33) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 56) •...
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... TITLE SEARCH ..... 78 Searching a recording by title - Memory photo recording ......... 111 - Memory photo playback .......... 136 Using special effects Viewing a moving pictures on an image Operations - Digital effect ... 59 Copying still images recorded on a Recording moving picture - END SEARCH 41 ...Recording a picture 29 Editing Shooting a backlit subject Dubbing a tape 80 - BACK LIGHT 37 Recording video or TV programs ....... 83 Shooting in CAMERA "Memory Stick" mode 47 - Introduction 100 Recording still images on tapes - MEMORY MIX 125 Recording...
... TITLE SEARCH ..... 78 Searching a recording by title - Memory photo recording ......... 111 - Memory photo playback .......... 136 Using special effects Viewing a moving pictures on an image Operations - Digital effect ... 59 Copying still images recorded on a Recording moving picture - END SEARCH 41 ...Recording a picture 29 Editing Shooting a backlit subject Dubbing a tape 80 - BACK LIGHT 37 Recording video or TV programs ....... 83 Shooting in CAMERA "Memory Stick" mode 47 - Introduction 100 Recording still images on tapes - MEMORY MIX 125 Recording...
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... for illustration purposes. Record in the text, for the two models listed in capital letters. Using this manual The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in 12Mbps bit rate to DV (digital video). •The micro Cassette Memory feature is the still image. Any differences in operation are for example, "DCR-IP220 only." Set...
... for illustration purposes. Record in the text, for the two models listed in capital letters. Using this manual The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in 12Mbps bit rate to DV (digital video). •The micro Cassette Memory feature is the still image. Any differences in operation are for example, "DCR-IP220 only." Set...
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To activate the digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in better-looking recordings. The digital zoom is sharp. "T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) "W" side: for a faster zoom. The digital zooming zone appears when you move the power zoom ...performed digitally. • The picture quality deteriorates as the default setting. Recording a picture Using the zoom feature - Move it further for wide-angle (subject appears further away) W T W T Recording - Notes on digital zoom • Digital zoom starts to OFF as you select the digital zoom...
To activate the digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in better-looking recordings. The digital zoom is sharp. "T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) "W" side: for a faster zoom. The digital zooming zone appears when you move the power zoom ...performed digitally. • The picture quality deteriorates as the default setting. Recording a picture Using the zoom feature - Move it further for wide-angle (subject appears further away) W T W T Recording - Notes on digital zoom • Digital zoom starts to OFF as you select the digital zoom...
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PROGRAM AE - Recording still images - Digital effect - PROGRAM AE - Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. About NightFraming See page 119. 39 Exposure - ...- Memory overlap of MEMORY MIX While using the NightShot Light is set to MEMORY You cannot use the following functions: - Recording still images - Exposure - When the POWER switch is about 3 m (10 feet). Digital effect - White balance - Fader - The maximum shooting distance using Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter The shutter speed will...
PROGRAM AE - Recording still images - Digital effect - PROGRAM AE - Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. About NightFraming See page 119. 39 Exposure - ...- Memory overlap of MEMORY MIX While using the NightShot Light is set to MEMORY You cannot use the following functions: - Recording still images - Exposure - When the POWER switch is about 3 m (10 feet). Digital effect - White balance - Fader - The maximum shooting distance using Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter The shutter speed will...
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... press and hold PHOTO lightly. (3) Press PHOTO deeper. Color Slow Shutter - Digital effect - Advanced Recording Operations - Super NightShot - Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode You can record still images on a "Memory Stick" in the recording standby mode or while recording on tape in CAMERA mode. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder when you...
... press and hold PHOTO lightly. (3) Press PHOTO deeper. Color Slow Shutter - Digital effect - Advanced Recording Operations - Super NightShot - Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode You can record still images on a "Memory Stick" in the recording standby mode or while recording on tape in CAMERA mode. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder when you...
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... removing the power source Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto). Flexible Spot Meter (auto red-eye 50 END SEARCH - Recording still images on the tape - Recording on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode If you select auto (no indicator) and reduction) during the following operations: - Fader - Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE - Picture...
... removing the power source Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto). Flexible Spot Meter (auto red-eye 50 END SEARCH - Recording still images on the tape - Recording on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode If you select auto (no indicator) and reduction) during the following operations: - Fader - Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE - Picture...
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... in the following functions: - Digital effect - Zoom - Exposure - Wide mode - The fader indicator stops flashing, then lights up. Focus Note on the BOUNCE function You cannot select the BOUNCE function in /out is activated in [a] In the recording standby mode, press FADER until the... cannot use the fader function while using the following functions while using the BOUNCE function, you cannot use the following mode or functions: - Recording still images - Note You cannot use the fader function. 57 Using the fader function (1) When fading in the menu settings. - FADER ...
... in the following functions: - Digital effect - Zoom - Exposure - Wide mode - The fader indicator stops flashing, then lights up. Focus Note on the BOUNCE function You cannot select the BOUNCE function in /out is activated in [a] In the recording standby mode, press FADER until the... cannot use the fader function while using the following functions while using the BOUNCE function, you cannot use the following mode or functions: - Recording still images - Note You cannot use the fader function. 57 Using the fader function (1) When fading in the menu settings. - FADER ...
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...picture appears mosaic-patterned. [a] [b] [c] [d] (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT...NEG. BOUNCE - SEPIA : The picture appears in desired picture effect mode (p. 178). in monochrome (black-and-white). Recording still images - Using special effects - B&W : The picture appears in the menu settings to the other position The picture ...and brightness of the picture are reversed. Picture effect You can digitally process images to FN Press EXIT. To return to obtain special effects like those in the menu ...
...picture appears mosaic-patterned. [a] [b] [c] [d] (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT...NEG. BOUNCE - SEPIA : The picture appears in desired picture effect mode (p. 178). in monochrome (black-and-white). Recording still images - Using special effects - B&W : The picture appears in the menu settings to the other position The picture ...and brightness of the picture are reversed. Picture effect You can digitally process images to FN Press EXIT. To return to obtain special effects like those in the menu ...
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...OLD MOVIE You can record still images successively at regular intervals. STILL You can record a still image so that an incidental image like a trail is good for recording dark pictures more brightly. LUMI. (LUMINANCE KEY) You can record a picture so that it is recorded normally. TRAIL You can...can add special effects to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is left. Still image Moving picture 59 Digital effect You can slow down the shutter speed. The sound is superimposed on a moving picture. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode...
...OLD MOVIE You can record still images successively at regular intervals. STILL You can record a still image so that an incidental image like a trail is good for recording dark pictures more brightly. LUMI. (LUMINANCE KEY) You can record a picture so that it is recorded normally. TRAIL You can...can add special effects to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is left. Still image Moving picture 59 Digital effect You can slow down the shutter speed. The sound is superimposed on a moving picture. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode...
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...the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN and go to PAGE2. 2 FN PAGE2 3-6 DIG EFFT DIG EFFT DIG EFFT OFF OK OFF OK SLOW OLD SHTR MOVIE STILL FLASH LUMI. OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary (6) Press OK. LUMI. + [a] [a] The bar appears when setting following digital effect modes: STILL,...the moving picture TRAIL The vanishing time of the area in step 3. Using special effects - The DIG EFFT screen appears. (4) Press a desired digital effect mode. TRAIL - The display returns to FN Press EXIT after step 6. modes, the still image is to be swapped with a moving picture...
...the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN and go to PAGE2. 2 FN PAGE2 3-6 DIG EFFT DIG EFFT DIG EFFT OFF OK OFF OK SLOW OLD SHTR MOVIE STILL FLASH LUMI. OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary (6) Press OK. LUMI. + [a] [a] The bar appears when setting following digital effect modes: STILL,...the moving picture TRAIL The vanishing time of the area in step 3. Using special effects - The DIG EFFT screen appears. (4) Press a desired digital effect mode. TRAIL - The display returns to FN Press EXIT after step 6. modes, the still image is to be swapped with a moving picture...
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... number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 61 Picture effect - Focus manually using a tripod. Color Slow Shutter - Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode. •The following functions do not work during...
... number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 61 Picture effect - Focus manually using a tripod. Color Slow Shutter - Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode. •The following functions do not work during...
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...appears. (3) Select a desired digital effect mode. The display returns to VCR. To cancel the digital effect function Press OFF in memory as a player. Notes • You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. • You cannot record images on a tape on your... camcorder while you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 121, 133), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a ...
...appears. (3) Select a desired digital effect mode. The display returns to VCR. To cancel the digital effect function Press OFF in memory as a player. Notes • You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. • You cannot record images on a tape on your... camcorder while you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 121, 133), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a ...
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... Memory of the tape (p. 99) To select the thumbnail with the Remote Commander Press X/x/C/c on the tape. Digital effect Some of the tape. • When scanning a tape recorded midway over previous recordings • When you select < or , during scanning The next 11 thumbnails will be displayed in the following ... POS You can play back the image or scene. 77 When you use the following cases: • These are fewer than 11 recorded images and scenes on the MULTI SCH screen You cannot modify these thumbnail images. Advanced Playback Operations Searching for the image or scene, the...
... Memory of the tape (p. 99) To select the thumbnail with the Remote Commander Press X/x/C/c on the tape. Digital effect Some of the tape. • When scanning a tape recorded midway over previous recordings • When you select < or , during scanning The next 11 thumbnails will be displayed in the following ... POS You can play back the image or scene. 77 When you use the following cases: • These are fewer than 11 recorded images and scenes on the MULTI SCH screen You cannot modify these thumbnail images. Advanced Playback Operations Searching for the image or scene, the...
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... 198 for high-quality editing. (You cannot connect your camcorder to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on other video equipment. Refer to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) of the MICROMV product. Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM function These pictures are transmitted in...
... 198 for high-quality editing. (You cannot connect your camcorder to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on other video equipment. Refer to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) of the MICROMV product. Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM function These pictures are transmitted in...
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... screen to PAGE3, then press q REC CTRL. Press FN and go to stop recording on your camcorder and stop playback on VCR or TV. 86 With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in the recording pause mode. Recording video or TV programs When using the i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional...
... screen to PAGE3, then press q REC CTRL. Press FN and go to stop recording on your camcorder and stop playback on VCR or TV. 86 With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in the recording pause mode. Recording video or TV programs When using the i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional...
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... functions do not work: - Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the "Memory Stick." However, they are not displayed while recording. You can record on a "Memory Stick" - Memory photo recording When the POWER switch is not a malfunction. When you press PHOTO lightly in CAMERA mode. The number of still...
... functions do not work: - Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the "Memory Stick." However, they are not displayed while recording. You can record on a "Memory Stick" - Memory photo recording When the POWER switch is not a malfunction. When you press PHOTO lightly in CAMERA mode. The number of still...