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DCR-IP45/IP55 ©2002 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Model No. 3-075-459-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC- DCR-IP Model No. Serial No.
DCR-IP45/IP55 ©2002 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Model No. 3-075-459-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC- DCR-IP Model No. Serial No.
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...NJ07649 U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in this manual could void your authority to radio communications. However, there is no ...: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which the receiver is subject to the following antenna installation and device operating...does cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-IP55 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance...
...NJ07649 U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in this manual could void your authority to radio communications. However, there is no ...: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which the receiver is subject to the following antenna installation and device operating...does cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-IP55 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance...
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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 with your recordings •Sports lesson (p. 65) •Landscape (p. 65) •Manual focus (p. 70) •Spot Focus (p. 72) Functions to give images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 34). For details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with the flash (p....
... •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 with your recordings •Sports lesson (p. 65) •Landscape (p. 65) •Manual focus (p. 70) •Spot Focus (p. 72) Functions to give images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 34). For details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with the flash (p....
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...PICTURE SEARCH 79 Searching the boundaries of contents Main Features 4 Introduction - Recording on a "Memory Stick 12 Getting started Using this manual 14 Checking supplied accessories 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ........ 17 Installing the battery pack 17 Charging the battery pack 18 ... in CAMERA mode ... 49 Adjusting the white balance manually ... 54 Using the wide mode 56 Using the fader function 58 Using special effects - Digital effect ....... 62 Using the PROGRAM AE 65 Adjusting the exposure manually 68 Using the spot light-metering mode - DATE ...
...PICTURE SEARCH 79 Searching the boundaries of contents Main Features 4 Introduction - Recording on a "Memory Stick 12 Getting started Using this manual 14 Checking supplied accessories 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ........ 17 Installing the battery pack 17 Charging the battery pack 18 ... in CAMERA mode ... 49 Adjusting the white balance manually ... 54 Using the wide mode 56 Using the fader function 58 Using special effects - Digital effect ....... 62 Using the PROGRAM AE 65 Adjusting the exposure manually 68 Using the spot light-metering mode - DATE ...
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...MICROMV format Your camcorder is the still image. Note on the MICROMV format. Before you need a NTSC system-based TV. As you recorded and the next scene is based on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country or area. This format is the model used for DVD (digital...programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Records in this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER switch Network function IP45 MEMORY - To view your camcorder are for example, "DCR-IP55 only". IP55 MEMORY/NETWORK z z Provided - You can hear a beep to...
...MICROMV format Your camcorder is the still image. Note on the MICROMV format. Before you need a NTSC system-based TV. As you recorded and the next scene is based on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country or area. This format is the model used for DVD (digital...programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Records in this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER switch Network function IP45 MEMORY - To view your camcorder are for example, "DCR-IP55 only". IP55 MEMORY/NETWORK z z Provided - You can hear a beep to...
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See relevant pages of this manual for each function. To cancel settings Press OFF. To execute settings Press EXEC or OK. The operation buttons 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 FN to PAGE2....MIX PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT LCD VOL BRT COUNT RESET 4 FN 2 3 CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Press the LCD screen with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only) to PAGE1, 2 or 3. The operation buttons of the B mark indicated on the LCD screen. (6) Press PAGE3 to go to display PAGE1....
See relevant pages of this manual for each function. To cancel settings Press OFF. To execute settings Press EXEC or OK. The operation buttons 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 FN to PAGE2....MIX PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT LCD VOL BRT COUNT RESET 4 FN 2 3 CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Press the LCD screen with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only) to PAGE1, 2 or 3. The operation buttons of the B mark indicated on the LCD screen. (6) Press PAGE3 to go to display PAGE1....
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The . To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. 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 - 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. BACK LIGHT When you press MANUAL in the EXPOSURE mode (p. 68) or SPOT METER (p. 69). 37 Basics Recording a picture Shooting a backlit subject -
The . To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. 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 - 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. BACK LIGHT When you press MANUAL in the EXPOSURE mode (p. 68) or SPOT METER (p. 69). 37 Basics Recording a picture Shooting a backlit subject -
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...using Super NightShot, you cannot use following functions: - White balance - Fader - HOLOGRAM AF - Digital effect - PROGRAM AE - Super NightShot function - Exposure - White balance - HOLOGRAM AF - When... Spot Meter - Recording with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. •Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using NightShot, you keep ...background. Exposure - Fader - In dark places Color slow shutter may cause your camcorder to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) You cannot use the following functions: - Flexble Spot Meter - ...
...using Super NightShot, you cannot use following functions: - White balance - Fader - HOLOGRAM AF - Digital effect - PROGRAM AE - Super NightShot function - Exposure - White balance - HOLOGRAM AF - When... Spot Meter - Recording with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. •Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using NightShot, you keep ...background. Exposure - Fader - In dark places Color slow shutter may cause your camcorder to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) You cannot use the following functions: - Flexble Spot Meter - ...
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...flash) Advanced Recording Operations Each press of the surrounding brightness. Darken the surroundings by covering the lens, and press PHOTO lightly so that your camcorder starts to charge power after the flash pops up . • The flash CHG lamp flashes while the power for firing is being charged...flash or other conditions. • The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use the focal distance information (p. 71) for focusing manually. 51 Recording still images in CAMERA mode Recording images with the flash, it is not easy to focus on the subject automatically, for ...
...flash) Advanced Recording Operations Each press of the surrounding brightness. Darken the surroundings by covering the lens, and press PHOTO lightly so that your camcorder starts to charge power after the flash pops up . • The flash CHG lamp flashes while the power for firing is being charged...flash or other conditions. • The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use the focal distance information (p. 71) for focusing manually. 51 Recording still images in CAMERA mode Recording images with the flash, it is not easy to focus on the subject automatically, for ...
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...white and allows more natural color balance. LIGHT AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. 1 54 S. 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,... conditions change quickly •In too bright places such as photography studios •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps 2 FN 3 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY...
...white and allows more natural color balance. LIGHT AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. 1 54 S. 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,... conditions change quickly •In too bright places such as photography studios •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps 2 FN 3 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY...
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...picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting We recommend that you record under fluorescent lighting Select AUTO or HOLD. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in n (INDOOR) mode. In HOLD mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to ...- You change the PROGRAM AE mode. - In AUTO mode Point your camcorder from indoors to get better adjustment when: - You bring your camcorder at the white subject for replacement. - Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the white balance manually To return to outdoors holding the exposure, or vice versa. You bring...
...picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting We recommend that you record under fluorescent lighting Select AUTO or HOLD. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in n (INDOOR) mode. In HOLD mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to ...- You change the PROGRAM AE mode. - In AUTO mode Point your camcorder from indoors to get better adjustment when: - You bring your camcorder at the white subject for replacement. - Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the white balance manually To return to outdoors holding the exposure, or vice versa. You bring...
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... canceled. 61 To turn the picture effect function off Select OFF in P EFFECT in the menu settings to select a desired 2 FN 3 MANUAL SET STBY EXIT PROGRAM AE P EFFECT OFF FLASH LVL NEG. in the menu settings. WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER To return...MOVIE - Recording still images When you cannot use following functions: - SEPIA : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). S. Picture effect You can digitally process images to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in films or on the TV. While using the picture effect function, you ...
... canceled. 61 To turn the picture effect function off Select OFF in P EFFECT in the menu settings to select a desired 2 FN 3 MANUAL SET STBY EXIT PROGRAM AE P EFFECT OFF FLASH LVL NEG. in the menu settings. WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER To return...MOVIE - Recording still images When you cannot use following functions: - SEPIA : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). S. Picture effect You can digitally process images to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in films or on the TV. While using the picture effect function, you ...
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... not be automatically canceled. Fader - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The digital effect will be effective. Picture effect - Color Slow Shutter - Focus manually using a tripod. Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR ...4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 64 Using special effects - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work...
... not be automatically canceled. Fader - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The digital effect will be effective. Picture effect - Color Slow Shutter - Focus manually using a tripod. Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR ...4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 64 Using special effects - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work...
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... take close-ups in the following modes: - OLD MOVIE - Sunset & moon - Color Slow Shutter - Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to select a desired mode (p. 175). 2 FN 3 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. Slow shutter - 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 ...
... take close-ups in the following modes: - OLD MOVIE - Sunset & moon - Color Slow Shutter - Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to select a desired mode (p. 175). 2 FN 3 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. Slow shutter - 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 ...
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To record dark pictures (e.g. If you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - The subject is automatically adjusted. night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FN to PAGE1. 2 FN 3-6 EXPO- Note... (3) Press EXPOSURE. Color Slow Shutter - Backlight Your camcorder automatically returns to brighten (6) Press OK. AL EXPOSURE MANU- Adjusting the exposure manually You can adjust and set NIGHTSHOT to ON. 68 The EXPOSURE screen appears. (4) Press MANUAL. (5) Adjust the exposure using -/+. - : to dim...
To record dark pictures (e.g. If you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - The subject is automatically adjusted. night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FN to PAGE1. 2 FN 3-6 EXPO- Note... (3) Press EXPOSURE. Color Slow Shutter - Backlight Your camcorder automatically returns to brighten (6) Press OK. AL EXPOSURE MANU- Adjusting the exposure manually You can adjust and set NIGHTSHOT to ON. 68 The EXPOSURE screen appears. (4) Press MANUAL. (5) Adjust the exposure using -/+. - : to dim...
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... adjusted. •The autofocus mode is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FOCUS. To focus precisely It is not effective when shooting: - subjects through glass coated with backgrounds such as... from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the following cases. subjects with little contrast with water droplets - Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) Set the POWER switch to shoot ...
... adjusted. •The autofocus mode is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FOCUS. To focus precisely It is not effective when shooting: - subjects through glass coated with backgrounds such as... from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the following cases. subjects with little contrast with water droplets - Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) Set the POWER switch to shoot ...
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... for about three seconds on the subject, for example, when recording in the following cases: - When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to manual - You cannot get a sharp focus. - Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually 9 changes as a rough guide to get correct information if you have attached a conversion lens (optional) to your...
... for about three seconds on the subject, for example, when recording in the following cases: - When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to manual - You cannot get a sharp focus. - Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually 9 changes as a rough guide to get correct information if you have attached a conversion lens (optional) to your...
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...the picture effect function Set P EFFECT to FN Press EXIT. See page 61 for details of each picture effect function. 1 FN 2 MENU MANUAL SET P EFFECT EXIT OFF NEG. To return to OFF in the menu settings to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back The picture effect function...the picture effect function are processing the image using the picture effect function. When you can process a scene using your camcorder while you are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface). Notes • You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function. • You cannot record ...
...the picture effect function Set P EFFECT to FN Press EXIT. See page 61 for details of each picture effect function. 1 FN 2 MENU MANUAL SET P EFFECT EXIT OFF NEG. To return to OFF in the menu settings to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back The picture effect function...the picture effect function are processing the image using the picture effect function. When you can process a scene using your camcorder while you are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface). Notes • You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function. • You cannot record ...
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... with this camcorder (p. 179). Inserting a "Memory Stick" Position the b mark on the "Memory Stick" by your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E...mentioned in each case in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it with this manual. "Memory Stick" access lamp "Memory Stick" slot 104 Note that is used with ...other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other equipment, format it can go. Introduction "Memory Stick" formatted ...
... with this camcorder (p. 179). Inserting a "Memory Stick" Position the b mark on the "Memory Stick" by your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E...mentioned in each case in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it with this manual. "Memory Stick" access lamp "Memory Stick" slot 104 Note that is used with ...other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other equipment, format it can go. Introduction "Memory Stick" formatted ...
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... in a bright location. •The flash CHG lamp flashes while the power for firing is automatically adjusted to find the most appropriate setting for focusing manually. 118 Forced flash: The flash fires regardless of flash is being charged. Try recording various images to the appropriate brightness. After charging is completed, the...
... in a bright location. •The flash CHG lamp flashes while the power for firing is automatically adjusted to find the most appropriate setting for focusing manually. 118 Forced flash: The flash fires regardless of flash is being charged. Try recording various images to the appropriate brightness. After charging is completed, the...