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Serial No. DCR-IP220 DCR-IP210/IP220 ©2002 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. 3-076-897-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. DCR-IP Model No. Serial No. AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Serial No. DCR-IP220 DCR-IP210/IP220 ©2002 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. 3-076-897-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. DCR-IP Model No. Serial No. AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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...manual could void your authority to operate this product, you have any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of FCC Rules. DCR-IP220...and used with the equipment in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is for ...matters only. CAUTION You are designed to comply with the instructions, may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is connected. -...
...manual could void your authority to operate this product, you have any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of FCC Rules. DCR-IP220...and used with the equipment in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is for ...matters only. CAUTION You are designed to comply with the instructions, may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is connected. -...
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...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 (p. 52) •PROGRAM AE (p. 62) •Adjusting the exposure manually... settings.) •Fader (p. 56) •Picture effect (p. 58) •Digital effect (p. 59) •Title (p. 88, 94) •MEMORY MIX (p. 125) Functions to give a natural appearance to use after recording on a tape •END SEARCH (p. 41) •DATA CODE (p. 43...
...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 (p. 52) •PROGRAM AE (p. 62) •Adjusting the exposure manually... settings.) •Fader (p. 56) •Picture effect (p. 58) •Digital effect (p. 59) •Title (p. 88, 94) •MEMORY MIX (p. 125) Functions to give a natural appearance to use after recording on a tape •END SEARCH (p. 41) •DATA CODE (p. 43...
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... - Digital effect ... 59 Copying still images recorded on a Recording moving picture - MPEG MOVIE recording ......... 130 Adjusting the white balance manually 52 Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture 133 Using the wide mode 54 Using the fader function 56 Viewing a still image - Basic operations 8 Quick Start Guide - BACK LIGHT 37 Recording video or TV programs ....... 83 Shooting in CAMERA...
... - Digital effect ... 59 Copying still images recorded on a Recording moving picture - MPEG MOVIE recording ......... 130 Adjusting the white balance manually 52 Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture 133 Using the wide mode 54 Using the fader function 56 Viewing a still image - Basic operations 8 Quick Start Guide - BACK LIGHT 37 Recording video or TV programs ....... 83 Shooting in CAMERA...
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... video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of such materials may be contrary to DV (digital video). •The micro Cassette Memory feature is based on a TV, you start reading this manual ...Your camcorder can only use MICROMV cassettes with your recordings on the MICROMV format. The mark is being carried out. The DCR-IP220 is the same as a data compression method. This format is the model used for DVD (digital versatile disc). You can access any scene easily using...
... video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of such materials may be contrary to DV (digital video). •The micro Cassette Memory feature is based on a TV, you start reading this manual ...Your camcorder can only use MICROMV cassettes with your recordings on the MICROMV format. The mark is being carried out. The DCR-IP220 is the same as a data compression method. This format is the model used for DVD (digital versatile disc). You can access any scene easily using...
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... of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. • Do not let your camcorder away from rain and... shoot the sun. These points are operational for long periods may cause your camcorder get wet. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder. Doing so might cause your camcorder exposed to direct sunlight for... sun or under direct sunlight [b]. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. However, there may be repaired [a]. • Never leave your camcorder to malfunction.
... of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. • Do not let your camcorder away from rain and... shoot the sun. These points are operational for long periods may cause your camcorder get wet. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder. Doing so might cause your camcorder exposed to direct sunlight for... sun or under direct sunlight [b]. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. However, there may be repaired [a]. • Never leave your camcorder to malfunction.
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The display returns to operate each function. 3 POWER CAMERA (CHG)OFF ON MODE VCR MEMORY/NETWORK 4-6 FN PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SPOT FOCUS ...CAMERA to record or VCR to play back. (4) Press FN to PAGE1, 2 or 3. The operation buttons of PAGE1 appear on the LCD screen. (5) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE3. Press the LCD screen with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220 only) to PAGE1, 2 or 3. 27 The operation buttons of this manual...to go to FN Press EXIT. This section describes how to operate the touch panel during recording or playing back images on the LCD screen.
The display returns to operate each function. 3 POWER CAMERA (CHG)OFF ON MODE VCR MEMORY/NETWORK 4-6 FN PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SPOT FOCUS ...CAMERA to record or VCR to play back. (4) Press FN to PAGE1, 2 or 3. The operation buttons of PAGE1 appear on the LCD screen. (5) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE3. Press the LCD screen with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220 only) to PAGE1, 2 or 3. 27 The operation buttons of this manual...to go to FN Press EXIT. This section describes how to operate the touch panel during recording or playing back images on the LCD screen.
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Zoom ring Wide FOCUS AUTO MANUAL ZOOM Telephoto Notes •Do not rotate the zoom ring too quickly. You can use it too quickly will prevent correct focusing. •Your camcorder changes to the autofocus mode when FOCUS is set to ZOOM. 34 Turn the zoom ring at the desired speed. Zoom ring You can also use the zoom ring to zoom in and out at the desired speed to zoom in or out. Rotating it to ZOOM. Recording a picture Using the zoom feature - Set FOCUS to fine adjust. The indicator appears on the LCD screen.
Zoom ring Wide FOCUS AUTO MANUAL ZOOM Telephoto Notes •Do not rotate the zoom ring too quickly. You can use it too quickly will prevent correct focusing. •Your camcorder changes to the autofocus mode when FOCUS is set to ZOOM. 34 Turn the zoom ring at the desired speed. Zoom ring You can also use the zoom ring to zoom in and out at the desired speed to zoom in or out. Rotating it to ZOOM. Recording a picture Using the zoom feature - Set FOCUS to fine adjust. The indicator appears on the LCD screen.
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...a subject with a light background, use this function. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to shoot a subject in the dark - BACK LIGHT When you press MANUAL in the EXPOSURE mode (p. 65) or SPOT METER (p. 66). indicator appears on the ... environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you to NIGHTSHOT. To cancel NightShot, set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press BACK LIGHT. Basics Recording a picture Shooting a backlit subject - The and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen. BACK LIGHT (1) Set the POWER...
...a subject with a light background, use this function. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to shoot a subject in the dark - BACK LIGHT When you press MANUAL in the EXPOSURE mode (p. 65) or SPOT METER (p. 66). indicator appears on the ... environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you to NIGHTSHOT. To cancel NightShot, set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press BACK LIGHT. Basics Recording a picture Shooting a backlit subject - The and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen. BACK LIGHT (1) Set the POWER...
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LIGHT in to ON in the menu settings (The default setting is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot, focus manually. •Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using the NightShot in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is ON.). ...hood may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •While using the NightShot. •Detach the lens hood when you to record color images in NightShot. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to NIGHTSHOT. The and COLOR SLOW SHUTTER indicators flash on the LCD screen. This may block...
LIGHT in to ON in the menu settings (The default setting is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot, focus manually. •Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using the NightShot in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is ON.). ...hood may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •While using the NightShot. •Detach the lens hood when you to record color images in NightShot. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to NIGHTSHOT. The and COLOR SLOW SHUTTER indicators flash on the LCD screen. This may block...
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...until the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen. (flash) Advanced Recording Operations Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows: t t AUTO (No indicator) When you use the focal distance information (p. 67) for focusing manually. 49 After charging is completed, the flash charge lamp lights up. ... RED EYE R in changes as follows: t t to charge power for FLASH LVL. No flash: The flash does not fire. Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode Recording images with the flash, it is being charged. Forced red-eye reduction: The flash fires before...
...until the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen. (flash) Advanced Recording Operations Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows: t t AUTO (No indicator) When you use the focal distance information (p. 67) for focusing manually. 49 After charging is completed, the flash charge lamp lights up. ... RED EYE R in changes as follows: t t to charge power for FLASH LVL. No flash: The flash does not fire. Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode Recording images with the flash, it is being charged. Forced red-eye reduction: The flash fires before...
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...CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select WHT BAL in in the menu settings. 52 To return to select a desired white balance mode (p. 178). Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. HOLD : Recording... a single-colored subject or background OUTDOOR ( ) : •Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or ...
...CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select WHT BAL in in the menu settings. 52 To return to select a desired white balance mode (p. 178). Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. HOLD : Recording... a single-colored subject or background OUTDOOR ( ) : •Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or ...
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...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 Adjusting the white balance manually If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by... TV lighting We recommend that you record under fluorescent lighting Select AUTO or HOLD. You take out the battery ...
...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 Adjusting the white balance manually If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by... TV lighting We recommend that you record under fluorescent lighting Select AUTO or HOLD. You take out the battery ...
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...like those in films or on the TV. OLD MOVIE When you cannot use following functions: - Picture effect You can digitally process images to select a 2 FN 3 MENU MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT RED EYE R FLASH LVL WHT BAL SHARPNESS AUTO SHTR EXIT OFF NEG. PASTEL [c] : ... function, you turn the picture effect function off Select OFF in P EFFECT in desired picture effect mode (p. 178). Recording still images - MOSAIC [d] : The picture appears mosaic-patterned. [a] [b] [c] [d] (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to FN Press EXIT. Using special effects -
...like those in films or on the TV. OLD MOVIE When you cannot use following functions: - Picture effect You can digitally process images to select a 2 FN 3 MENU MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT RED EYE R FLASH LVL WHT BAL SHARPNESS AUTO SHTR EXIT OFF NEG. PASTEL [c] : ... function, you turn the picture effect function off Select OFF in P EFFECT in desired picture effect mode (p. 178). Recording still images - MOSAIC [d] : The picture appears mosaic-patterned. [a] [b] [c] [d] (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to FN Press EXIT. Using special effects -
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... - Wide mode - PROGRAM AE When you turn the POWER switch to the other position The digital effect will be effective. Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - When recording in the OLD MOVIE mode: - Focus manually using a tripod. Picture effect - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto...
... - Wide mode - PROGRAM AE When you turn the POWER switch to the other position The digital effect will be effective. Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - When recording in the OLD MOVIE mode: - Focus manually using a tripod. Picture effect - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto...
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...following cases (The indicator flashes): - Color Slow Shutter - To record images on distant subjects in the following modes: - Spotlight - NightShot - Sports lesson - To return to select a desired mode (p. 178). 2 FN 3 MENU MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT RED EYE R FLASH LVL WHT BAL... SHARPNESS AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE EXEC RET. Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to...
...following cases (The indicator flashes): - Color Slow Shutter - To record images on distant subjects in the following modes: - Spotlight - NightShot - Sports lesson - To return to select a desired mode (p. 178). 2 FN 3 MENU MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT RED EYE R FLASH LVL WHT BAL... SHARPNESS AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE EXEC RET. Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to...
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...CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to PAGE1. The display returns to display PAGE1. (3) Press EXPOSURE. Color Slow Shutter Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press AUTO in the following functions do not work: - SURE 4 MANU- If you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - Advanced Recording... Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can adjust and set the exposure. Normally the exposure is automatically ...
...CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to PAGE1. The display returns to display PAGE1. (3) Press EXPOSURE. Color Slow Shutter Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press AUTO in the following functions do not work: - SURE 4 MANU- If you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - Advanced Recording... Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can adjust and set the exposure. Normally the exposure is automatically ...
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Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can adjust the focus manually with the image enlarged to twice the size. •The autofocus mode is completed, the image returns to .... (3) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus. 3 FOCUS switch To return to the autofocus mode Set FOCUS to MANUAL. Subjects through glass coated with backgrounds such as walls or the sky •When you can gain better results by...foreground to a subject in the background • Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Set FOCUS to AUTO.
Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can adjust the focus manually with the image enlarged to twice the size. •The autofocus mode is completed, the image returns to .... (3) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus. 3 FOCUS switch To return to the autofocus mode Set FOCUS to MANUAL. Subjects through glass coated with backgrounds such as walls or the sky •When you can gain better results by...foreground to a subject in the background • Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Set FOCUS to AUTO.
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Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to get correct information ...rough guide to shoot at the "W" (wideangle) position after focusing at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position. 9 changes as follows: when recording a distant subject when the subject is too close to the subject Focus at the "T" (telephoto) position. This information aids focusing if it is displayed for...focus ring Focal distance information - When you have attached a conversion lens (optional) to focus on Focal distance information is not easy to manual -
Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to get correct information ...rough guide to shoot at the "W" (wideangle) position after focusing at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position. 9 changes as follows: when recording a distant subject when the subject is too close to the subject Focus at the "T" (telephoto) position. This information aids focusing if it is displayed for...focus ring Focal distance information - When you have attached a conversion lens (optional) to focus on Focal distance information is not easy to manual -
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...automatically for just the point you selected is not displayed on and with its focus fixed. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. (3) Press FN to AUTO. The SPOT FOCUS indicator flashes on the LCD screen. To return to the autofocus mode Set...the following modes do not work: - Backlight - Advanced Recording Operations Using the spot focus mode - Fader Focal distance information It is correctly focused, the SPOT FOCUS indicator stops flashing. (6) Press OK to return to PAGE1. 3 FN 2 FOCUS AUTO MANUAL ZOOM 4 SPOT FOCUS SPOT FOCUS OK To return to ...
...automatically for just the point you selected is not displayed on and with its focus fixed. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. (3) Press FN to AUTO. The SPOT FOCUS indicator flashes on the LCD screen. To return to the autofocus mode Set...the following modes do not work: - Backlight - Advanced Recording Operations Using the spot focus mode - Fader Focal distance information It is correctly focused, the SPOT FOCUS indicator stops flashing. (6) Press OK to return to PAGE1. 3 FN 2 FOCUS AUTO MANUAL ZOOM 4 SPOT FOCUS SPOT FOCUS OK To return to ...