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Model No. Serial No. 3-075-459-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-IP Model No. AC- Serial No. 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. DCR-IP45/IP55 ©2002 Sony Corporation
Model No. Serial No. 3-075-459-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-IP Model No. AC- Serial No. 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. DCR-IP45/IP55 ©2002 Sony Corporation
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... will increase eye hazard. For customers in this Sony Handycam. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this... cabinet. As the laser beam used rechargeable batteries to use network functions are recyclable. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of this Handycam is very easy to the collection and recycling location nearest...Handycam is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. For details, refer to qualified personnel only. DCR-IP55 only Countries and areas where you can help preserve our environment by returning your purchase of the...
... will increase eye hazard. For customers in this Sony Handycam. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this... cabinet. As the laser beam used rechargeable batteries to use network functions are recyclable. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of this Handycam is very easy to the collection and recycling location nearest...Handycam is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. For details, refer to qualified personnel only. DCR-IP55 only Countries and areas where you can help preserve our environment by returning your purchase of the...
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... No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with the equipment in the U.S.A. For customers in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any questions about ... Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is subject to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-IP55 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are cautioned that to radio...
... No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with the equipment in the U.S.A. For customers in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any questions about ... Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is subject to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-IP55 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are cautioned that to radio...
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... (To zoom greater than 10×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the recording mode •BACK LIGHT (p. 37) •NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 38) •Recording with your camcorder. (DCR-IP55 only) (p. 172) Main Features Other uses Functions... to adjust exposure in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 58) •Picture effect (p. 61, 75) •Digital effect (p. 62, 76) •Title (p. 92, 97) •...
... (To zoom greater than 10×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the recording mode •BACK LIGHT (p. 37) •NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 38) •Recording with your camcorder. (DCR-IP55 only) (p. 172) Main Features Other uses Functions... to adjust exposure in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 58) •Picture effect (p. 61, 75) •Digital effect (p. 62, 76) •Title (p. 92, 97) •...
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... 191 Additional Information Usable cassettes 194 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .... 196 About i.LINK 198 Using your camcorder abroad 200 Maintenance information and precautions 201 Specifications 206 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ......... 208 Index 215 ... computer - For Macintosh users 171 Using the Network function (DCR-IP55 only) Accessing the network 172 Customising your computer using the i.LINK cable - For Windows users 152 Connecting your camcorder to your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 174 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory...
... 191 Additional Information Usable cassettes 194 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .... 196 About i.LINK 198 Using your camcorder abroad 200 Maintenance information and precautions 201 Specifications 206 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ......... 208 Index 215 ... computer - For Macintosh users 171 Using the Network function (DCR-IP55 only) Accessing the network 172 Customising your computer using the i.LINK cable - For Windows users 152 Connecting your camcorder to your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 174 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory...
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...POWER (1) Slide the POWER switch down . MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55) MEMORY: Use this mode when you record on a "Memory Stick," or play back or edit an image recorded on , and then the camcorder turns to operate the camcorder. The camcorder is turned on a tape or "Memory Stick". 8 ...CAMERA Use this mode when you record on page 17. 1,2 CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Introduction - Each time you use the network (DCR-IP55 only) function. NETWORK: Use...
...POWER (1) Slide the POWER switch down . MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55) MEMORY: Use this mode when you record on a "Memory Stick," or play back or edit an image recorded on , and then the camcorder turns to operate the camcorder. The camcorder is turned on a tape or "Memory Stick". 8 ...CAMERA Use this mode when you record on page 17. 1,2 CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Introduction - Each time you use the network (DCR-IP55 only) function. NETWORK: Use...
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The CAMERA lamp lights up . The picture appears on the camcorder to CAMERA. CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Note When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied (DCR-IP55 only). 11 WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER 4 Slide OPEN in the ... the battery pack, the flash or the jack cover. Recording a picture (p. 29) Viewfinder When the LCD panel is not set up yet. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 42) 1 Set the POWER switch to...
The CAMERA lamp lights up . The picture appears on the camcorder to CAMERA. CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Note When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied (DCR-IP55 only). 11 WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER 4 Slide OPEN in the ... the battery pack, the flash or the jack cover. Recording a picture (p. 29) Viewfinder When the LCD panel is not set up yet. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 42) 1 Set the POWER switch to...
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.../NETWORK or VCR lamp lights up , you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the LCD screen. PLAY PB Note Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is not set the clock setting before recording (p. 22). 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Turn the grip to the recording position, .... The MEMORY/ NETWORK lamp lights up yet. When the green z mark stops flashing, then lights up . PHOTO PHOTO Monitoring the still image on the camcorder to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER 2 Press PLAY or PB. Quick Start Guide Recording a still image on a ...
.../NETWORK or VCR lamp lights up , you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the LCD screen. PLAY PB Note Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is not set the clock setting before recording (p. 22). 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Turn the grip to the recording position, .... The MEMORY/ NETWORK lamp lights up yet. When the green z mark stops flashing, then lights up . PHOTO PHOTO Monitoring the still image on the camcorder to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER 2 Press PLAY or PB. Quick Start Guide Recording a still image on a ...
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..., buttons and settings on your recordings on the MICROMV format. This is the model used for DVD (digital versatile disc). To view your camcorder are for example, "DCR-IP55 only". Note on the POWER switch Network function IP45 MEMORY - Before you read through this manual and... operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the...
..., buttons and settings on your recordings on the MICROMV format. This is the model used for DVD (digital versatile disc). To view your camcorder are for example, "DCR-IP55 only". Note on the POWER switch Network function IP45 MEMORY - Before you read through this manual and... operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the...
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... 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 CD-ROM (MovieShaker Ver.3.1 for...
... 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 CD-ROM (MovieShaker Ver.3.1 for...
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... time (DST), the year, the month, the day, the hour and the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) unless you use your camcorder for the first time. r R EXEC RET. "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 203). r R EXEC 6R r CLOCK SET AREA26 R GMT ... and time settings may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will be released (bars may be displayed each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). In this case, charge the built-in daylight saving time or not...
... time (DST), the year, the month, the day, the hour and the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) unless you use your camcorder for the first time. r R EXEC RET. "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 203). r R EXEC 6R r CLOCK SET AREA26 R GMT ... and time settings may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will be released (bars may be displayed each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). In this case, charge the built-in daylight saving time or not...
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... VOL BRT COUNT RESET 4 FN 2 3 CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Getting started Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons 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 display PAGE1. To cancel settings Press OFF. The operation... PAGE2 to go to PAGE3. The operation buttons of this manual for each function. Press the LCD screen with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only) to PAGE1, 2 or 3. 27
... VOL BRT COUNT RESET 4 FN 2 3 CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- Getting started Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons 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 display PAGE1. To cancel settings Press OFF. The operation... PAGE2 to go to PAGE3. The operation buttons of this manual for each function. Press the LCD screen with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only) to PAGE1, 2 or 3. 27
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If an item is not on your thumb, the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only) or index finger supporting the LCD screen from the back side of ... not touch the LCD screen with DSPL/TOUCH PANEL on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). 28 Step 4 Using the touch panel Notes •When using the viewfinder (p. 73). Press FN to grey...the item. You can operate with the touch panel using the touch panel, press 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 ...
If an item is not on your thumb, the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only) or index finger supporting the LCD screen from the back side of ... not touch the LCD screen with DSPL/TOUCH PANEL on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). 28 Step 4 Using the touch panel Notes •When using the viewfinder (p. 73). Press FN to grey...the item. You can operate with the touch panel using the touch panel, press 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 ...
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...Press FN and select PAGE2. • Set the POWER switch to ON. The setting of the LCD BACKLIGHT switch Normally, set it to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). Press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press LCD BRT. This position saves battery power. 32 The display returns to CAMERA. Recording a picture... brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu settings (p. 177). Even if you use the camcorder in bright conditions using the LCD COLOR item in the following operations. • Set the POWER switch to FN Press EXIT. The screen to ...
...Press FN and select PAGE2. • Set the POWER switch to ON. The setting of the LCD BACKLIGHT switch Normally, set it to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). Press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press LCD BRT. This position saves battery power. 32 The display returns to CAMERA. Recording a picture... brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu settings (p. 177). Even if you use the camcorder in bright conditions using the LCD COLOR item in the following operations. • Set the POWER switch to FN Press EXIT. The screen to ...
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..., check the picture with the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Viewfinder backlight You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the touch panel through the viewfinder in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 177). in CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK... (DCR-IP55 only) mode (p. 73). Viewfinder lens adjustment lever You can change the brightness of the backlight. You can operate with the LCD screen facing out...
..., check the picture with the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Viewfinder backlight You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the touch panel through the viewfinder in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 177). in CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK... (DCR-IP55 only) mode (p. 73). Viewfinder lens adjustment lever You can change the brightness of the backlight. You can operate with the LCD screen facing out...
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...quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever to the "W" side until the focus is set to function when zoom exceeds 10×. Digital zoom •Digital zoom starts to OFF in the default setting (p. 176). To zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is at ...you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever toward the "T" side. Up to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) You cannot use the digital zoom. 34 The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. When the POWER switch is sharp. "T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) "W" side:...
...quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever to the "W" side until the focus is set to function when zoom exceeds 10×. Digital zoom •Digital zoom starts to OFF in the default setting (p. 176). To zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is at ...you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever toward the "T" side. Up to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) You cannot use the digital zoom. 34 The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. When the POWER switch is sharp. "T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) "W" side:...
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... mirror-reversed in the recording mode. Basics Recording a picture Shooting with the mirror mode This feature allows the camera subject to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. The indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. However, the picture will be...
... mirror-reversed in the recording mode. Basics Recording a picture Shooting with the mirror mode This feature allows the camera subject to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) and rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. The indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. However, the picture will be...
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The . indicator appears on the LCD screen. Basics Recording a picture Shooting a backlit subject - To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. BACK LIGHT When you press MANUAL in the EXPOSURE mode (p. 68) or SPOT METER (p. 69). 37 BACK LIGHT Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) and press BACK LIGHT. 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. Recording -
The . indicator appears on the LCD screen. Basics Recording a picture Shooting a backlit subject - To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. BACK LIGHT When you press MANUAL in the EXPOSURE mode (p. 68) or SPOT METER (p. 69). 37 BACK LIGHT Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) and press BACK LIGHT. 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. Recording -
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... COLOR SLOW SHUTTER indicators flash on the LCD screen. To cancel NightShot, set NIGHTSHOT to OFF. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) and set NIGHTSHOT to ON. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen. Recording a picture Shooting in a dark place. For example, you can...
... COLOR SLOW SHUTTER indicators flash on the LCD screen. To cancel NightShot, set NIGHTSHOT to OFF. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) and set NIGHTSHOT to ON. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen. Recording a picture Shooting in a dark place. For example, you can...
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...speed will be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) You cannot use the following functions: - PROGRAM AE - PROGRAM AE - Flexble Spot...Color slow shutter may be automatically adjusted depending on the brightness of the moving picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you cannot use the following functions: - HOLOGRAM AF While using the NightShot... - Fader - Recording still images - HOLOGRAM AF - Exposure - Digital effect - HOLOGRAM AF - Super NightShot function -
...speed will be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) You cannot use the following functions: - PROGRAM AE - PROGRAM AE - Flexble Spot...Color slow shutter may be automatically adjusted depending on the brightness of the moving picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you cannot use the following functions: - HOLOGRAM AF While using the NightShot... - Fader - Recording still images - HOLOGRAM AF - Exposure - Digital effect - HOLOGRAM AF - Super NightShot function -