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... (p. 155) •Viewing an image recorded on a "Memory Stick" using your computer via the USB cable (p. 156) (DCR-IP7BT only) Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth device (DCR-IP7BT only) •Accessing the Internet and sending/receiving your camcorder. For details, refer to adjust exposure in recording mode •Back light (p. 36) •PROGRAM AE (p. 59...
... (p. 155) •Viewing an image recorded on a "Memory Stick" using your computer via the USB cable (p. 156) (DCR-IP7BT only) Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth device (DCR-IP7BT only) •Accessing the Internet and sending/receiving your camcorder. For details, refer to adjust exposure in recording mode •Back light (p. 36) •PROGRAM AE (p. 59...
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.... NETWORK: Use this mode when you use the network function. Basic operations This section describes the basic operations used with the DCRIP7BT). 6 The camcorder is turned on page 18. 1,2 CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK VCR POWER (CHG) OFF ON MODE (1) Slide the POWER switch down while pressing the small... green button, then release your finger. MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP7BT only) MEMORY: Use this mode when you record on a "Memory Stick," or play back or edit an image recorded on a tape. VCR Use...
.... NETWORK: Use this mode when you use the network function. Basic operations This section describes the basic operations used with the DCRIP7BT). 6 The camcorder is turned on page 18. 1,2 CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK VCR POWER (CHG) OFF ON MODE (1) Slide the POWER switch down while pressing the small... green button, then release your finger. MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP7BT only) MEMORY: Use this mode when you record on a "Memory Stick," or play back or edit an image recorded on a tape. VCR Use...
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... Multi-picture search 71 Searching the boundaries of contents Main Features 4 Introduction - Digital effect ... 56 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 59 Adjusting the white balance ... title 89 Making your own titles 95 The Micro Cassette Memory 98 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 102 "Memory Stick" Operations - SLIDE SHOW 147 Preventing accidental... a moving pictures on a tape - introduction 108 Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - DCR-IP7BT only Using a "Memory Stick" - Basic operations 6 Quick Start Guide 12 Getting started Using this...
... Multi-picture search 71 Searching the boundaries of contents Main Features 4 Introduction - Digital effect ... 56 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 59 Adjusting the white balance ... title 89 Making your own titles 95 The Micro Cassette Memory 98 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 102 "Memory Stick" Operations - SLIDE SHOW 147 Preventing accidental... a moving pictures on a tape - introduction 108 Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - DCR-IP7BT only Using a "Memory Stick" - Basic operations 6 Quick Start Guide 12 Getting started Using this...
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DCR-IP7BT only ...... 156 Network operation - DCR-IP7BT only Accessing the network 162 Troubleshooting Types of contents Connecting with a computer Viewing images recorded on a tape using your computer 155 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" using your camcorder abroad .......... 178 Maintenance information and precautions 179 Specifications 185 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .... 187 Index...
DCR-IP7BT only ...... 156 Network operation - DCR-IP7BT only Accessing the network 162 Troubleshooting Types of contents Connecting with a computer Viewing images recorded on a tape using your computer 155 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" using your camcorder abroad .......... 178 Maintenance information and precautions 179 Specifications 185 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .... 187 Index...
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...MICROMV format Your camcorder is the model used for example, "DCR-IP7BT only." Note on the MICROMV format. The DCR-IP7BT is based on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you need an NTSC system-based TV. You can only use MICROMV...indicated in the illustrations. Set the POWER switch to country. Type of the unit). z z Provided - The camcorder can hear a beep or melody sound to DV (digital video). •The Micro Cassette Memory feature is provided with equal quality when compared to indicate that the operation ...
...MICROMV format Your camcorder is the model used for example, "DCR-IP7BT only." Note on the MICROMV format. The DCR-IP7BT is based on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you need an NTSC system-based TV. You can only use MICROMV...indicated in the illustrations. Set the POWER switch to country. Type of the unit). z z Provided - The camcorder can hear a beep or melody sound to DV (digital video). •The Micro Cassette Memory feature is provided with equal quality when compared to indicate that the operation ...
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...Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function. For details, refer to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 17 Getting started Checking supplied accessories 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 192) RMT-817: DCR-IP7BT RMT-818: DCR-IP5 2 AC-L20A AC power adaptor (1), the power cord (1) (p. ...LINK cable (1) (p. 82) 9 Lens cap (1) (p. 29) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver)* (1) (p. 157) qa CD-ROM (Movie Shaker Ver. 3.1 for MICROMV) (1) (p. 155) qs Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 18) qd BTA-NW1 Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function** (1) qf MDM-5614G Modem card** (1) qg Modem cable** (1) qh...
...Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function. For details, refer to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 17 Getting started Checking supplied accessories 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 192) RMT-817: DCR-IP7BT RMT-818: DCR-IP5 2 AC-L20A AC power adaptor (1), the power cord (1) (p. ...LINK cable (1) (p. 82) 9 Lens cap (1) (p. 29) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver)* (1) (p. 157) qa CD-ROM (Movie Shaker Ver. 3.1 for MICROMV) (1) (p. 155) qs Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 18) qd BTA-NW1 Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function** (1) qf MDM-5614G Modem card** (1) qg Modem cable** (1) qh...
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...you set the date and time. The PAGE1 screen appears. (3) Select MENU, then press the center z on the control button. The CAMERA or MEMORY lamp (DCR-IP7BT only) lights up. (2) Select FN, then press the center z on the control button. LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN 5 CLOCK SET AREA 1 GMT +0.0 ...daylight saving time, the year, the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only) unless you use your camcorder for about 3 months, the date and time settings may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your...
...you set the date and time. The PAGE1 screen appears. (3) Select MENU, then press the center z on the control button. The CAMERA or MEMORY lamp (DCR-IP7BT only) lights up. (2) Select FN, then press the center z on the control button. LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN 5 CLOCK SET AREA 1 GMT +0.0 ...daylight saving time, the year, the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only) unless you use your camcorder for about 3 months, the date and time settings may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your...
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...-hour cycle. - 12:00 AM stands for midnight. - 12:00 PM stands for some models. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the tape or the "Memory Stick" (DCR-IP7BT only) as the data code.
...-hour cycle. - 12:00 AM stands for midnight. - 12:00 PM stands for some models. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the tape or the "Memory Stick" (DCR-IP7BT only) as the data code.
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...You can record about 7 seconds. To change the mode or setting. •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record still images on a "Memory Stick" (DCR-IP7BT only) (p. 118). (1) In standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the recording is completed. To use the tape photo recording... Commander Press PHOTO on the screen. Recording does not start yet. Advanced Recording Operations - Recording a still image on a "Memory Stick." 47 Digital effect If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording function When you record on a tape -
...You can record about 7 seconds. To change the mode or setting. •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record still images on a "Memory Stick" (DCR-IP7BT only) (p. 118). (1) In standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the recording is completed. To use the tape photo recording... Commander Press PHOTO on the screen. Recording does not start yet. Advanced Recording Operations - Recording a still image on a "Memory Stick." 47 Digital effect If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording function When you record on a tape -
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To turn off Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings in the following modes: - Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to focus only on the control button. (5) Press DISPLAY to turn the PROGRAM AE function off the menu. Next, select EXIT, then press..., , then press the center z on the control button. Sunset & moon - Notes •Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the following modes: - Spotlight - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In standby or MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only) mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen...
To turn off Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings in the following modes: - Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to focus only on the control button. (5) Press DISPLAY to turn the PROGRAM AE function off the menu. Next, select EXIT, then press..., , then press the center z on the control button. Sunset & moon - Notes •Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the following modes: - Spotlight - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In standby or MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only) mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen...
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To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only) mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button. Your camcorder automatically returns to the FN screen Select OK, then press the center z on the control button in the following cases: - To make a fine exposure adjustment - ...
To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only) mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button. Your camcorder automatically returns to the FN screen Select OK, then press the center z on the control button in the following cases: - To make a fine exposure adjustment - ...
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...SEPIA RETURN Advanced Playback Operations To return to OFF in the menu settings in your camcorder as a player. 67 The PAGE1 screen appears. However, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (DCR-IP7BT only) (p. 123, 128), or on the control button. Pressing DISPLAY again displays ...the control button. Advanced Playback Operations - Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using your camcorder when you have processed the image using the picture effect function. •You cannot record images on the control button after step ...
...SEPIA RETURN Advanced Playback Operations To return to OFF in the menu settings in your camcorder as a player. 67 The PAGE1 screen appears. However, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (DCR-IP7BT only) (p. 123, 128), or on the control button. Pressing DISPLAY again displays ...the control button. Advanced Playback Operations - Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using your camcorder when you have processed the image using the picture effect function. •You cannot record images on the control button after step ...
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... can record images on a "Memory Stick" (DCR-IP7BT only) (p. 123, 128), or on the tape inserted in your camcorder as a player. Playing back a tape with digital effects Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot record images on a VCR using your camcorder when you have processed the image...
... can record images on a "Memory Stick" (DCR-IP7BT only) (p. 123, 128), or on the tape inserted in your camcorder as a player. Playing back a tape with digital effects Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot record images on a VCR using your camcorder when you have processed the image...
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...camcorder. (5) Start recording on the "Memory Stick" index screen (DCR-IP7BT only). (You cannot connect the camcorder... to a DV product.) (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do not need to the S video jack of the A/V connecting cable. i.LINK (MICROMV) : Signal flow 82 (supplied) i.LINK (MICROMV... MICROMV ...camcorder. (2) Prepare the recorder for highquality editing. Refer to LINE if it is a monaural type Connect the yellow or black plug of the MICROMV...MICROMV) jack of your camcorder and to the i.LINK (MICROMV...DV, or MICROMV If your ...
...camcorder. (5) Start recording on the "Memory Stick" index screen (DCR-IP7BT only). (You cannot connect the camcorder... to a DV product.) (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do not need to the S video jack of the A/V connecting cable. i.LINK (MICROMV) : Signal flow 82 (supplied) i.LINK (MICROMV... MICROMV ...camcorder. (2) Prepare the recorder for highquality editing. Refer to LINE if it is a monaural type Connect the yellow or black plug of the MICROMV...MICROMV) jack of your camcorder and to the i.LINK (MICROMV...DV, or MICROMV If your ...
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... audio output jack on the VCR. This connection produces higher quality MICROMV format pictures. To stop the playback of the VCR. Note (DCR-IP7BT only) When you have finished dubbing the tape Select , then press the center z on the control button on your camcorder and stop memory playback, press MEMORY PLAY on the Remote...
... audio output jack on the VCR. This connection produces higher quality MICROMV format pictures. To stop the playback of the VCR. Note (DCR-IP7BT only) When you have finished dubbing the tape Select , then press the center z on the control button on your camcorder and stop memory playback, press MEMORY PLAY on the Remote...
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...items with the control button. First, select the icon, then the menu item, and then the mode. (1) In standby, MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only) or VCR mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (2) Select MENU...MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR MEMORY MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE WHT BAL 1 FN VCR MANUAL SET P EFFECT (DCR-IP7BT only) 3 4 5 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT OTHERS AREA SET DST SET BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP OTHERS AREA SET ... LAMP RETURN 102 - The default settings can be partially changed. Customizing Your Camcorder -
...items with the control button. First, select the icon, then the menu item, and then the mode. (1) In standby, MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only) or VCR mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (2) Select MENU...MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR MEMORY MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE WHT BAL 1 FN VCR MANUAL SET P EFFECT (DCR-IP7BT only) 3 4 5 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT OTHERS AREA SET DST SET BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP OTHERS AREA SET ... LAMP RETURN 102 - The default settings can be partially changed. Customizing Your Camcorder -
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... films or on the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (DCR-IP7BT only) CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is performed digitally (p. 34). To deactivate the electronic shutter even when shooting in bright conditions. More than 10×...To adjust the white balance (p. 62). To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 49). More than 10× to images (p. 54). WHT BAL -- P EFFECT -- To deactivate the digital zoom. To activate the digital zoom. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings To turn off the menu.
... films or on the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (DCR-IP7BT only) CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is performed digitally (p. 34). To deactivate the electronic shutter even when shooting in bright conditions. More than 10×...To adjust the white balance (p. 62). To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 49). More than 10× to images (p. 54). WHT BAL -- P EFFECT -- To deactivate the digital zoom. To activate the digital zoom. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings To turn off the menu.
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...pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with b/B. BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder screen. MEMORY MEMORY VCR 104 * DCR-IP7BT only Notes on the viewfinder screen to BRIGHT. Notes on the LCD screen with a tripod. To use the S video.... •When shooting a moving subject. •When attaching a conversion lens (optional). To record nine images continuously (p. 119). Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake. When you select "BRIGHT," the battery life is automatically set the brightness on the SteadyShot function The ...
...pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with b/B. BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder screen. MEMORY MEMORY VCR 104 * DCR-IP7BT only Notes on the viewfinder screen to BRIGHT. Notes on the LCD screen with a tripod. To use the S video.... •When shooting a moving subject. •When attaching a conversion lens (optional). To record nine images continuously (p. 119). Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake. When you select "BRIGHT," the battery life is automatically set the brightness on the SteadyShot function The ...
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..."FORMATTING" flashes during formatting. To duplicate still images on the following page) 105 Formatting erases all unprotected images (p. 152). Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode * MOVIE SET MOVIEMODE z SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD LIGHTMODE SLIDE SHOW -- To play back images ...protect switch is finished. To record moving pictures with standard image quality. Select FORMAT, then press the center z on formatting (DCR-IP7BT only) •The "Memory Stick" supplied with super fine image quality. "COMPLETE" appears when formatting is set to be ...
..."FORMATTING" flashes during formatting. To duplicate still images on the following page) 105 Formatting erases all unprotected images (p. 152). Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode * MOVIE SET MOVIEMODE z SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD LIGHTMODE SLIDE SHOW -- To play back images ...protect switch is finished. To record moving pictures with standard image quality. Select FORMAT, then press the center z on formatting (DCR-IP7BT only) •The "Memory Stick" supplied with super fine image quality. "COMPLETE" appears when formatting is set to be ...
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... Labeling position •You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect switch on the display of your camcorder. - On file format Still image (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in the MPEG format (file extension .mpg). Typical image data file name Still image 100-0001...: This file name appears on your computer via the supplied USB cable. •To delete an image, protect an image, and write a print mark. DCR-IP7BT only You...
... Labeling position •You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect switch on the display of your camcorder. - On file format Still image (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in the MPEG format (file extension .mpg). Typical image data file name Still image 100-0001...: This file name appears on your computer via the supplied USB cable. •To delete an image, protect an image, and write a print mark. DCR-IP7BT only You...