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... ISP setting procedure DCR-IP7BT DCR-PC120BT DCR-TRV50, 950 DCR-IP55 Not compatible Not compatible P.37 P.39 P.23 P.28 DCR-TRV80, 70, 39 P.48 P.54 P.32 DCR-IP220 P.37 P.43 P.27 * If you do not have a PC or Internet access, please call 1-800-222-SONY -2- For further information...number in the Operating Instructions manual containing the appropriate instructions for assistance. If you use the network features of your Network Handycam ® camcorder. (*ISP service not included. With Online Registration you can not receive email. ** Sony reserves the right to modify...
... ISP setting procedure DCR-IP7BT DCR-PC120BT DCR-TRV50, 950 DCR-IP55 Not compatible Not compatible P.37 P.39 P.23 P.28 DCR-TRV80, 70, 39 P.48 P.54 P.32 DCR-IP220 P.37 P.43 P.27 * If you do not have a PC or Internet access, please call 1-800-222-SONY -2- For further information...number in the Operating Instructions manual containing the appropriate instructions for assistance. If you use the network features of your Network Handycam ® camcorder. (*ISP service not included. With Online Registration you can not receive email. ** Sony reserves the right to modify...
Operating Instructions
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3-075-459-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-IP45/IP55 ©2002 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Serial No. DCR-IP Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
3-075-459-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-IP45/IP55 ©2002 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Serial No. DCR-IP Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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...comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to operate this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. For customers in CANADA DCR-IP55 only The term "IC:" ...DCR-IP55 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in this manual...
...comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to operate this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. For customers in CANADA DCR-IP55 only The term "IC:" ...DCR-IP55 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in this manual...
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...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) •MEMORY MIX (p. 125) Functions to give a natural appearance to 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). The default...
...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) •MEMORY MIX (p. 125) Functions to give a natural appearance to 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). The default...
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... one for DVD (digital versatile disc). Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder. •Records and plays back for... recording of such materials may be contrary to CAMERA. Getting started - Otherwise, the model name is indicated on a TV set, you recorded and...recordings on the MICROMV cassette. The camcorder can only use MICROMV cassettes with all MICROMV cassettes. The mark is indicated in capital letters. Using this manual The instructions in operation are for example, "DCR-IP55 only". Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video...
... one for DVD (digital versatile disc). Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder. •Records and plays back for... recording of such materials may be contrary to CAMERA. Getting started - Otherwise, the model name is indicated on a TV set, you recorded and...recordings on the MICROMV cassette. The camcorder can only use MICROMV cassettes with all MICROMV cassettes. The mark is indicated in capital letters. Using this manual The instructions in operation are for example, "DCR-IP55 only". Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video...
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... how to operate the touch panel during recording or playing back images on a tape. (1) Prepare the power source (p. 17 to 21). (2) Slide OPEN in the direction of PAGE1 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 PAGE3.... Getting started Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (7) Press a desired operation item. The operation buttons of this manual for each function. WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER To return to FN Press EXIT.
... how to operate the touch panel during recording or playing back images on a tape. (1) Prepare the power source (p. 17 to 21). (2) Slide OPEN in the direction of PAGE1 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 PAGE3.... Getting started Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (7) Press a desired operation item. The operation buttons of this manual for each function. WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER To return to FN Press EXIT.
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BACK LIGHT Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) and press BACK LIGHT. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. The . Basics Recording a picture Shooting a backlit subject - indicator appears on the LCD screen. BACK LIGHT When you press MANUAL in the EXPOSURE mode (p. 68) or SPOT METER (p. 69). 37 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 -
BACK LIGHT Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) and press BACK LIGHT. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. The . Basics Recording a picture Shooting a backlit subject - indicator appears on the LCD screen. BACK LIGHT When you press MANUAL in the EXPOSURE mode (p. 68) or SPOT METER (p. 69). 37 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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.... Basics Recording a picture Notes •Do not use the following functions: - Recording with the flash While using Super NightShot, you cannot use following functions: - Recording with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. •... Spot Meter - Digital effect - Recording still images - Exposure - Flexible Spot Meter - PROGRAM AE - Exposure - Digital effect - PROGRAM AE - Recording still images - Exposure - Flexble Spot Meter - HOLOGRAM AF - When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) You cannot...
.... Basics Recording a picture Notes •Do not use the following functions: - Recording with the flash While using Super NightShot, you cannot use following functions: - Recording with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. •... Spot Meter - Digital effect - Recording still images - Exposure - Flexible Spot Meter - PROGRAM AE - Exposure - Digital effect - PROGRAM AE - Recording still images - Exposure - Flexble Spot Meter - HOLOGRAM AF - When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) You cannot...
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S. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) . (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select WHT BAL in in the menu settings to select a desired white balance...balance. LIGHT AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. 1 54 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 fireworks •Under ...
S. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) . (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select WHT BAL in in the menu settings to select a desired white balance...balance. LIGHT AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. 1 54 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 fireworks •Under ...
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...PROGRAM AE in PROGRAM AE: - S. Sunset & moon - Slow shutter - BOUNCE 66 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 menu settings to FN Press EXIT. LIGHT... AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE EXEC RET. 1 To return to select a desired mode (p. 175). 2 FN 3 MANUAL SET ...
...PROGRAM AE in PROGRAM AE: - S. Sunset & moon - Slow shutter - BOUNCE 66 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 menu settings to FN Press EXIT. LIGHT... AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE EXEC RET. 1 To return to select a desired mode (p. 175). 2 FN 3 MANUAL SET ...
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...CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FN to FN Press EXIT. EXPOSURE + - + To return to display PAGE1. (3) Press EXPOSURE. Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode. - Backlight Your camcorder automatically returns to ON. 68 To shoot a bright subject agaist a background - AL - If you set the exposure. Color Slow Shutter - To record...OK. Adjusting the exposure manually You can adjust and set NIGHTSHOT to the automatic exposure mode: - Adjust the exposure manually in step 5. The EXPOSURE screen appears. (4) Press MANUAL. (5) Adjust the ...
...CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FN to FN Press EXIT. EXPOSURE + - + To return to display PAGE1. (3) Press EXPOSURE. Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode. - Backlight Your camcorder automatically returns to ON. 68 To shoot a bright subject agaist a background - AL - If you set the exposure. Color Slow Shutter - To record...OK. Adjusting the exposure manually You can adjust and set NIGHTSHOT to the automatic exposure mode: - Adjust the exposure manually in step 5. The EXPOSURE screen appears. (4) Press MANUAL. (5) Adjust the ...
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... 9 indicator appears. (3) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus. 3 1 2 To return to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FOCUS. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. •The autofocus mode is easier to focus on the subject if you...Focus at the "T" (telephoto) position. To focus precisely It is not effective when shooting: - horizontal stripes - 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 turn...
... 9 indicator appears. (3) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus. 3 1 2 To return to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FOCUS. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. •The autofocus mode is easier to focus on the subject if you...Focus at the "T" (telephoto) position. To focus precisely It is not effective when shooting: - horizontal stripes - 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 turn...
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Using the Network function - DCR-IP55 only You can view a Web page, send/receive your camcorder. (Bluetooth) lamp 2 NETWORK 1 CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER On trademarks •The Bluetooth trademarks are not mentioned in each case in... and used by Sony Corporation under license. •All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Note Make sure that is made, you can access the Internet using a Bluetooth equipped device that your camcorder is in this manual. - Accessing the...
Using the Network function - DCR-IP55 only You can view a Web page, send/receive your camcorder. (Bluetooth) lamp 2 NETWORK 1 CAMERA MEMORY/ NET- WORK VCR (CHG) OFF ON MODE POWER On trademarks •The Bluetooth trademarks are not mentioned in each case in... and used by Sony Corporation under license. •All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Note Make sure that is made, you can access the Internet using a Bluetooth equipped device that your camcorder is in this manual. - Accessing the...
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...press r/R to FN Press EXIT. First, select the icon, then the menu item and the mode. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Press r/R to select a desired... icon, then press EXEC. (5) Press r/R to select a desired item, then press EXEC. (6) Press r/R to select a desired setting, then press EXEC. (7) Repeat steps from 4 to 6 if you want to 182). 3 MENU CAMERA MANUAL...
...press r/R to FN Press EXIT. First, select the icon, then the menu item and the mode. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Press r/R to select a desired... icon, then press EXEC. (5) Press r/R to select a desired item, then press EXEC. (6) Press r/R to select a desired setting, then press EXEC. (7) Repeat steps from 4 to 6 if you want to 182). 3 MENU CAMERA MANUAL...
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...MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE Mode -- Meaning To suit your specific shooting requirement. N.S. LIGHT z ON OFF AUTO SHTR z ON OFF * DCR-IP55 only. To not automatically activate the electronic shutter even when shooting in bright conditions. POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* CAMERA VCR CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* CAMERA...the NightShot Light function (p. 38). Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode ...
...MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE Mode -- Meaning To suit your specific shooting requirement. N.S. LIGHT z ON OFF AUTO SHTR z ON OFF * DCR-IP55 only. To not automatically activate the electronic shutter even when shooting in bright conditions. POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* CAMERA VCR CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK* CAMERA...the NightShot Light function (p. 38). Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode ...