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... a risk of electric shock to use of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. For more information regarding recycling of optical instruments with superior picture and sound quality. "Memory Stick" This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. DCR-IP220 only Countries and areas where you can use...
... a risk of electric shock to use of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. For more information regarding recycling of optical instruments with superior picture and sound quality. "Memory Stick" This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. DCR-IP220 only Countries and areas where you can use...
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...battery pack 17 Charging the battery pack 18 Connecting to a tape 141 6 Tape PB ZOOM 72 Searching for a scene - BACK LIGHT 37 Recording video or TV programs ....... 83 Shooting in CAMERA "Memory Stick" mode 47 - MEMORY MIX 125 Recording... the touch panel 27 Recording - TITLE SEARCH ..... 78 Searching a recording by title - Memory photo recording ......... 111 - Basics - DATE SEARCH 79 Recording a picture 29 Editing Shooting a backlit subject Dubbing a tape 80 - Digital effect ... 59 Copying still images recorded on a Recording moving picture - Basic ...
...battery pack 17 Charging the battery pack 18 Connecting to a tape 141 6 Tape PB ZOOM 72 Searching for a scene - BACK LIGHT 37 Recording video or TV programs ....... 83 Shooting in CAMERA "Memory Stick" mode 47 - MEMORY MIX 125 Recording... the touch panel 27 Recording - TITLE SEARCH ..... 78 Searching a recording by title - Memory photo recording ......... 111 - Basics - DATE SEARCH 79 Recording a picture 29 Editing Shooting a backlit subject Dubbing a tape 80 - Digital effect ... 59 Copying still images recorded on a Recording moving picture - Basic ...
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..."Memory Stick" - Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 177 Troubleshooting Types of contents Getting Started Enlarging still images recorded on your computer - Image protection 146 Deleting images - DELETE 147 Writing a print mark - SLIDE SHOW 145 Preventing ... About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 196 About i.LINK 198 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 200 Maintenance information and precautions 201 Specifications 208 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .... 210 Index 219 Using the Network function (DCR-IP220 only) Accessing the network...
..."Memory Stick" - Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 177 Troubleshooting Types of contents Getting Started Enlarging still images recorded on your computer - Image protection 146 Deleting images - DELETE 147 Writing a print mark - SLIDE SHOW 145 Preventing ... About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 196 About i.LINK 198 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 200 Maintenance information and precautions 201 Specifications 208 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .... 210 Index 219 Using the Network function (DCR-IP220 only) Accessing the network...
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... of the back of the arrow and open the lid. Connecting the power cord (p. 21) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record pictures on tapes of your camcorder outdoors (p. 17). Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide - See the page...
... of the back of the arrow and open the lid. Connecting the power cord (p. 21) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record pictures on tapes of your camcorder outdoors (p. 17). Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide - See the page...
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...jack cover. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing down. Recording on a "Memory Stick" This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" of the arrow. 12 See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors ...(p. 17). Connecting the power cord (p. 21) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Ejecting a "Memory Stick" "Memory ...
...jack cover. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing down. Recording on a "Memory Stick" This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" of the arrow. 12 See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors ...(p. 17). Connecting the power cord (p. 21) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Ejecting a "Memory Stick" "Memory ...
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...-L20A AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 18) 2 NP-FF70 battery pack (1) (p. 17, 18) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 46) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 216) 5 Size AA (R6) batteries for MICROMV) (1) (p. 153) qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 202) qd Stylus (1) (DCR-IP220 only) (p. 176) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the...
...-L20A AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 18) 2 NP-FF70 battery pack (1) (p. 17, 18) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 46) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 216) 5 Size AA (R6) batteries for MICROMV) (1) (p. 153) qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 202) qd Stylus (1) (DCR-IP220 only) (p. 176) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the...
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Inserting the battery pack Your camcorder operates only with the NP-FF70 battery pack. (1) Slide OPEN in the direction of the arrow and open the battery compartment lid. (2) Insert the battery pack with the NP-FF70 battery pack. You cannot use the NPFF50 battery pack. 17 Lever Note Your camcorder operates only with its terminal side facing your camcorder. (3) Close the battery compartment lid. 1 2 3 To take out the battery pack Open the battery compartment lid and slide the lever to take out the battery pack.
Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Inserting the battery pack Your camcorder operates only with the NP-FF70 battery pack. (1) Slide OPEN in the direction of the arrow and open the battery compartment lid. (2) Insert the battery pack with the NP-FF70 battery pack. You cannot use the NPFF50 battery pack. 17 Lever Note Your camcorder operates only with its terminal side facing your camcorder. (3) Close the battery compartment lid. 1 2 3 To take out the battery pack Open the battery compartment lid and slide the lever to take out the battery pack.
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... connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (NP-FF70). The battery CHG lamp lights up when the charge begins. Battery CHG lamp 4 CAMERA POWER (CHG)OFF ON MODE VCR MEMORY/NETWORK 2 3 To a wall outlet 1 After charging the... battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 18 After charging is completed, the battery CHG lamp goes off (...
... connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (NP-FF70). The battery CHG lamp lights up when the charge begins. Battery CHG lamp 4 CAMERA POWER (CHG)OFF ON MODE VCR MEMORY/NETWORK 2 3 To a wall outlet 1 After charging the... battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 18 After charging is completed, the battery CHG lamp goes off (...
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... minutes when you use a fully charged battery * Approximate recording time when you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near the wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with the battery pack. - While charging the battery pack, the battery CHG lamp flashes in the following cases... as soon as possible to charge an empty battery pack The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is not inserted correctly. - Recording time Battery pack NP-FF70 (supplied) Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* 130 70 Recording with the metal parts of the DC plug ...
... minutes when you use a fully charged battery * Approximate recording time when you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near the wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with the battery pack. - While charging the battery pack, the battery CHG lamp flashes in the following cases... as soon as possible to charge an empty battery pack The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is not inserted correctly. - Recording time Battery pack NP-FF70 (supplied) Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* 130 70 Recording with the metal parts of the DC plug ...
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..." is compatible with compatible electronic equipment. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Approximate recording time and playing time at 25°C (77°F). Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in a cold environment. This unit is a trademark of between 10°C... with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. "InfoLITHIUM" F series battery packs have the mark. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 20 If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the...
..." is compatible with compatible electronic equipment. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Approximate recording time and playing time at 25°C (77°F). Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in a cold environment. This unit is a trademark of between 10°C... with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. "InfoLITHIUM" F series battery packs have the mark. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 20 If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the...
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... cannot use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack,...from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is not plugged into a wall outlet. This means that you use a car battery with the plug's v mark facing down. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall ...PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is inserted in your camcorder with your camcorder. 21
... cannot use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack,...from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is not plugged into a wall outlet. This means that you use a car battery with the plug's v mark facing down. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall ...PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is inserted in your camcorder with your camcorder. 21
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... been discharged (p. 203). In this case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery, then 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 unless you set the date and time settings. The clock starts..., the date and time settings may be displayed each time you use your camcorder will be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in the daylight saving time or not, then press EXEC. (8) Press r/R to select the desired year, then press EXEC. (9) Set the month, ...
... been discharged (p. 203). In this case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery, then 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 unless you set the date and time settings. The clock starts..., the date and time settings may be displayed each time you use your camcorder will be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in the daylight saving time or not, then press EXEC. (8) Press r/R to select the desired year, then press EXEC. (9) Set the month, ...
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... switch to (CHG) OFF, and to CAMERA during playback. It does not affect transition. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the tape. The battery life when you record using the LCD screen The battery time is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. However, they are...
... switch to (CHG) OFF, and to CAMERA during playback. It does not affect transition. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the tape. The battery life when you record using the LCD screen The battery time is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. However, they are...
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... BRT. The setting of the LCD screen (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, then press FN and go to PAGE3. This position saves battery power. 31 Even if you use your camcorder in the menu settings (p. 180). Recording - Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD BACKLIGHT switch Normally, set it...
... BRT. The setting of the LCD screen (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, then press FN and go to PAGE3. This position saves battery power. 31 Even if you use your camcorder in the menu settings (p. 180). Recording - Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD BACKLIGHT switch Normally, set it...
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...hood, you use the filter (optional) The shadow of the lens hood may appear in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 180). Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. in the corners of the backlight. Attaching the supplied... pictures under strong light, we recommend attaching the lens hood. When you will not be affected. Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you adjust the viewfinder backlight The recorded picture will no longer be able to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp ...
...hood, you use the filter (optional) The shadow of the lens hood may appear in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 180). Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. in the corners of the backlight. Attaching the supplied... pictures under strong light, we recommend attaching the lens hood. When you will not be affected. Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you adjust the viewfinder backlight The recorded picture will no longer be able to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp ...
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... LCD screen. When you are not displayed during recording. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recording. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during recording The remaining battery time indicator shows the approximate recording time. FN button Press this operation (p. 43). 36 Remaining battery time indicator during playback. The indicator may not...
... LCD screen. When you are not displayed during recording. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recording. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during recording The remaining battery time indicator shows the approximate recording time. FN button Press this operation (p. 43). 36 Remaining battery time indicator during playback. The indicator may not...
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... the conditions in which you use the data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if: - A blank portion of recording. Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator shows the approximate continuous playback time. When you connect your camcorder's recording information at the time of the tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. - The...
... the conditions in which you use the data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if: - A blank portion of recording. Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator shows the approximate continuous playback time. When you connect your camcorder's recording information at the time of the tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. - The...
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... out the battery for about 10 seconds after a few seconds when: - In the HOLD mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment when: - Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode. Advanced Recording Operations...
... out the battery for about 10 seconds after a few seconds when: - In the HOLD mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment when: - Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode. Advanced Recording Operations...
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...those of the connecting section. •Stick its case. Introduction You can record and play back, record or delete images. If you remove the "Memory Stick," turn the power off or take out the battery for replacement when the access lamp is set to LOCK. •The position...This file name appears on the "Memory Stick" is flashing - Using a "Memory Stick" Terminal Write-protect tab Labeling position 100 •You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Using a "Memory Stick" - If you carry or store a...
...those of the connecting section. •Stick its case. Introduction You can record and play back, record or delete images. If you remove the "Memory Stick," turn the power off or take out the battery for replacement when the access lamp is set to LOCK. •The position...This file name appears on the "Memory Stick" is flashing - Using a "Memory Stick" Terminal Write-protect tab Labeling position 100 •You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Using a "Memory Stick" - If you carry or store a...
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..." slot Ejecting a "Memory Stick" Open the LCD panel and confirm that the "Memory Stick" access lamp is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." Then slide the MEMORY EJECT lever in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go, as illustrated... below. If " MEMORY STICK ERROR" is still displayed. Do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick" or take out the battery pack. Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Inserting a "Memory Stick" Insert a "Memory Stick" in the direction of the arrow.
..." slot Ejecting a "Memory Stick" Open the LCD panel and confirm that the "Memory Stick" access lamp is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." Then slide the MEMORY EJECT lever in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go, as illustrated... below. If " MEMORY STICK ERROR" is still displayed. Do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick" or take out the battery pack. Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Inserting a "Memory Stick" Insert a "Memory Stick" in the direction of the arrow.