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3-069-933-11 (1)
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
Serial No.
DCR-IP5/IP7/IP7BT
©2001 Sony Corporation
Main Features
Taking moving or still images, and playing them back
•Recording a picture on a tape (p. 22)
•Recording a still image on a tape (p. 41)
•Playing back a tape (p. 34)
•Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” (p. 122) (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)
•Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 129) (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)
•Viewing a still image recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 142) (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)
•Viewing a moving picture on a “Memory Stick” (p. 145) (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)
Capturing images on your computer
•Viewing an image recorded on a tape using your computer via the i.LINK cable (p.
XX)
•Viewing an image recorded on a “Memory Stick” using your computer via the USB
cable (p. 147) (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)
Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth device (DCR-IP7: not
supplied, DCR-IP7BT: supplied) (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)
•Accessing the Internet, sending/receiving your e-mail and using the album on the
Web. For details, refer to the network function operating instructions supplied with
your camcorder.
Other uses
Functions to adjust exposure in recording mode
•Back light (p. 29)
•PROGRAM AE (p. 52)
•White balance (p. 55)
•Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 57)
Main Features
Getting started
Functions to give an effect to your recordings
•Digital zoom (p. 105)
The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, set up the D ZOOM item
in the menu settings.)
•Fader (p. 45)
•Picture effect (p. 48)
•Digital effect (p. 49)
•Title (p. 98, 101)
•MEMORY MIX (p. 135) (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings
•Manual focus (p. 59)
•Landscape mode (p. 52)
Functions used after recording
•END SEARCH (p. 32)
•DATA CODE (p. 36)
•Multi-picture search (p. 72)
•Title search (p. 69)
•Date search (p. XX)
•Photo search (p. 74)
Introduction – Basic operations
This section describes the basic control ways to operate the camcorder.
How to turn on the power and select the mode
To supply the power for the camcorder, see “Step 1 Preparing the power supply” on
page 18.
1,2
POWER
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR
(CHG)
OFF
ON
MODE
(1) Slide the POWER switch down while pressing the small green button, then
release your finger.
The camcorder is turned on, and then the camcorder turns to the CAMERA
mode so that the CAMERA lamp lights up.
(2) Slide the POWER switch down. Each time you slide it down, the mode
changes as follows and its mode lamp also lights up.
CAMERA To use this mode when you record on a tape.
MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)
MEMORY: To use this mode when you record on a “Memory Stick,” or
play back or edit the image in the “Memory Stick.”
NETWORK: To use this mode when you use the network function. For
details, refer to the supplied network function operating
instructions.
VCR To use this mode when you play back or edit an image recorded on a tape
or “Memory Stick” (“Memory Stick” is only for the DCR-IP7/IP7BT).
Introduction – Basic operations
How to use the control button
Most of the operations are carried out by the control button. Select a button displayed
on the screen using the control button, then press the center z on the control button.
Getting started
(1) Press v/V/b/B on the control button repeatedly to select the desired button
displayed on the screen.
The selected button turns orange.
PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT
LCD
BRT
VOL
END
SCH
TITLE
(2) Press the center z on the control button to enter the setting.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to execute the function.
OK
–
LCD BRT
The procedure above is referred to as “Select [XXXX], then press the center z on the
control button ” in this operating instructions.
When the item is selected
The green bar appears above the item.
If the items are not available
The color of the items changes to gray.
Introduction – Basic operations
How to use the FN screen
If FN is not displayed on the screen, press DISPLAY or the center z on the control
button.
1–3
DISPLAY
(1) Select FN with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. The
FN screen appears.
PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT
MENU
FADER
FN
FOCUS
SELF
TIMER
MEM
MIX
EXPO–
SURE
In CAMERA mode
(2) To change the page, select PAGE1, PAGE2, or PAGE3 with v/V/b/B on the
control button, then press the center z. The PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 screen
appears.
(3) Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the
center z. The screen that corresponds to that button will appear, or that
function will be executed.
To return to the FN screen
Select
OK, then
RETURN, or
END with v/V/b/B on the control button,
then press the center z. Next, select EXIT with v/V/b/B on the control button, then
press the center z.
To execute settings
Select
OK with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. The
display returns to the PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 screen.
To cancel settings
Select
OFF or AUTO with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
The display returns to the PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 screen.
Introduction – Basic operations
The screen buttons on the PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 screen
In CAMERA mode
MENU, FADER, SELFTIMER, MEM MIX*, EXPOSURE, FOCUS
PAGE2
LCD BRT, VOL, END SCH, TITLE
PAGE3
DIG EFFT, COUNT RESET
Getting started
PAGE1
In VCR mode
PAGE1
MENU, VOL, TITLE, MULTI SRCH, x/
PLAY*, m
PAGE2
LCD BRT, DIG EFFT, END SCH, x/
PAGE3
DATA CODE, COUNT RESET, qREC CTRL, x/
PLAY*, m
*, BX *, M
*, BX *, M
PLAY*, m
*, BX *, M
* (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)
See p. 115 for the MEMORY/NETWORK mode (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only).
To turn on/off the screen buttons
Press DISPALY. However, the finder can be used only in mirror mode.
A screen that the FN button is displayed is referred to as the FN screen in this
operating instructions.
Table of contents
Main Features .......................................... 4
Introduction – Basic operations ............ 6
Table of contents ................................... 10
Quick Start Guide ................................. 12
Getting started
Using this manual ................................. 14
Checking supplied accessories ............ 16
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 18
Installing the battery pack ............. 18
Charging the battery pack ............. 19
Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 21
Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 23
Step 3 Inserting a cassette ................... 26
Recording – Basics
Recording a picture ............................... 28
Shooting backlit subjects
– BACK LIGHT ........................ 35
Self-timer recording ....................... 36
Checking the recording
– End search .................................... 37
Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape ............................... 38
Viewing the recording on the TV
screen – using the A/V connecting
cable .................................................. 44
Viewing the recording on the TV
– using the i.LINK cable ................ 46
Advanced Recording
Operations
Recording a still image on a tape
– Tape Photo recording ................. 47
Using the wide mode ........................... 49
Using the fader function ...................... 51
Using special effects – Picture effect .. 54
Using special effects – Digital effect ... 56
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 59
Adjusting the white balance
manually .......................................... 62
Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 64
Focusing manually ................................ 65
Advanced Playback
Operations
10
Playing back a tape with picture
effects ............................................... 67
Playing back a tape with digital
effects ............................................... 69
Searching the scene – Multi-picture
search ............................................... 71
Searching the boundaries of recorded
tape by title – Title search ............. 75
Searching a recording by date
– Date search ................................... 77
Searching for a photo
– Photo search ................................. 79
Editing
Dubbing a tape ...................................... 81
Recording a program ............................ 84
Superimposing a title ........................... 89
Making your own titles ........................ 95
The MICRO cassette memory ............. 98
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings .............. 102
“Memory Stick” Operations
Using a “Memory Stick”
– introduction ................................ 108
Recording still images on a “Memory
Stick”
– Memory Photo recording ......... 118
Recording an image from a tape as
a still image ................................... 123
Recording moving pictures on
“Memory Stick”s
– MPEG movie recording ............ 126
Recording a picture from a tape as a
moving picture ............................. 128
Superimposing a still image in a
“Memory Stick” on a moving
picture – MEMORY MIX ............. 132
Copying still images from a tape
– Photo save .................................. 135
Viewing a still image
– Memory photo playback .......... 137
Viewing a moving picture
– MPEG movie playback ............. 140
Dubbing images recorded on the
“Memory Stick” onto the tape .... 143
Enlarging still images recorded on
“Memory Stick”s
– Memory PB ZOOM ................... 145
Playing back images in a continuous
loop – SLIDE SHOW .................... 147
Preventing accidental erasure
– Image protection ........................ 149
Deleting images ................................... 150
Table of contents
Writing a print mark
– PRINT MARK ............................ 154
Connecting with a computer
Getting started
Viewing images recorded on a tape
using your computer ................... 155
Viewing images recorded on a
“Memory Stick” using your
computer ........................................ 156
Network operation
Accessing to the network ................... 162
Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and their solutions
......................................................... 164
Self-diagnosis display ......................... 170
Warning indicators and messages .... 171
Additional Information
Usable cassettes ................................... 173
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack ................................................ 174
About i.LINK ....................................... 176
Using your camcorder abroad .......... 178
Maintenance information and
precautions .................................... 180
Specifications ....................................... 186
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls .... 188
Index ..................................................... 195
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Quick Start Guide
This guide introduces you to the basic way of recording/
playback. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more
information.
Connecting the power cord
(p. 16)
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12).
Open the jack
cover.
AC power adaptor (supplied)
Quick Start Guide
Connect the plug with its v
mark facing the lens side.
Inserting a cassette
1 Slide OPEN/
ZEJECT in the
direction of the
arrow and open the
lid.
12
(p. 19)
2 Push the middle
portion of the back
of the cassette to
insert. Insert the
cassette in a straight
line deeply into the
cassette
compartment with
the window facing
out.
3 Close the cassette
compartment by
pushing down the
cassette lid halfway.
After the cassette
compartment goes
down completely,
close the lid until it
clicks.
Recording a picture
(p. 22)
1 Remove the lens cap.
3 Set the POWER switch to
CAMERA.
The CAMERA lamp lights
up.
2 Press OPEN
to open the
LCD panel.
POWER
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR
Viewfinder
When the LCD panel
is closed, pull out the
viewfinder until it
clicks and use it to
monitor.
(CHG)
OFF
ON
MODE
4 Press START/STOP. Your
camcorder starts recording.
To stop recording, press
START/STOP again.
START/STOP
Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD
screen (p. 34)
Quick Start Guide
When you purchase your camcorder, the clock
is not set up yet. Set up the clock before
recording (p. 17).
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
The VCR lamp lights up.
POWER
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR
(CHG)
OFF
ON
MODE
2 Select
, then press the
center z on the control button
to rewind the tape.
3 Select
, then press the center
z on the control button to start
playback.
NOTE
Do not pick up your
camcorder by holding
the viewfinder, the
LCD panel, the battery
pack, or the jack cover.
13
Using this manual
Precautions on camcorder care
Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)
[a]
[b]
[c]
[d]
Getting started
•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
•Be careful when placing the camcorder near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions [c].
•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].
15
Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
16
q;
qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
Checking supplied accessories
qa CD-ROM (Movie Shaker Ver. 3. for
MICROMV) (1) (p. XX)
2 AC-L20A AC power adaptor (1), the
power cord (1) (p. 13)
qs Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12)
3 NP-FF50 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13)
qd BTA-NW1 Modem Adaptor with
Bluetooth Function* (1) (p. 176)
4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 188)
qf MDM-5614G Exclusive modem card**
(1)
5 USB cable (1) (p. 148)
qg Exclusive modem cable** (1)
6 “Memory Stick”* (1) (p. 112)
qh AC-PT1 AC power adaptor** (1)
7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 40)
qj Size AA alkaline dry batteries for
Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth
Function** (2)
8 i.LINK cable (1) (p. XX)
Getting started
1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 188)
9 Lens cap (1) (p. 22)
0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1)
(p. 148)
* DCR-IP7/IP7BT only.
** DCR-IP7BT only. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the Modem
Adaptor with Bluetooth Function.
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a
malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
17
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack
We recommend that you use the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors.
(1) While turning down the VBATT (battery) release lever in the direction of the
arrow 1, remove the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2.
(2) Install the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
To remove the battery pack
The battery pack is removed in the same way as the battery terminal cover.
Note on the battery terminal cover
To protect the battery terminals, install the battery terminal cover after the battery pack
is removed.
Note on installing the battery pack
Make sure that the battery pack is properly installed. Check also the battery pack is
attached to the camcorder askew.
18
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Charging the battery pack
(1) Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your
camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing the lens side.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Verify that the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG).
The CHG lamp lights up when the charge begins. After the charge is
completed, the CHG lamp goes out (normal charge). To fully charge the
battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour after
normal charge is completed. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the
battery longer than usual.
Getting started
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (F series).
See page 171 for details of the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
POWER
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR
(CHG)
OFF
ON
MODE
CHG lamp
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Note
Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of
the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power
adaptor.
19
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
While charging the battery pack, the CHG lamp flashes in the following cases:
– The battery pack is not installed correctly.
– Something is wrong with the battery pack.
When you use the AC power adaptor
Place the AC power adaptor near the wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit,
disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.
Charging time
Battery pack
Full charge (Normal charge)
NP-FF50 (supplied)
120 (60)
NP-FF70
150 (90)
The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low
because of the ambient temperature.
Approximate minutes at 25°C (77°F) to charge an empty battery pack
Recording time
Battery pack
Recording with
the viewfinder
Recording with
the LCD screen
Backlighting on
Continuous* Typical**
Backlighting off
Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**
NP-FF50
(supplied)
80
45
65
35
80
45
NP-FF70
170
100
140
80
170
100
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery
* Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
** Approximate number of minutes for recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
Playing time
Battery pack
Playing time
on LCD screen
Playing time
with LCD closed
NP-FF50 (supplied)
65
80
NP-FF70
135
165
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Approximate continuous playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if
you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
The recording or playback time with the normal charged battery pack is about 90% in
comparison with the fully charged battery pack.
20
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
If the power runs off soon although sufficient battery remaining time is indicated
Fully charge the battery pack so that the correct battery remaining time will be
indicated.
What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?
The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as
battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible
with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (F series). Your camcorder operates only with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” F series battery packs have the
mark.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Getting started
Recommended charging temperature
We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 to
30°C (50 to 86°F).
Connecting to a wall outlet
When you will use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it
from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.
(1) Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your
camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing
the lens side.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
2,3
21
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is
connected to a wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Notes
•The AC power adaptor cannot supply power if the battery pack is attached to your
camcorder.
•The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack cannot supply
its power when the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
Using a car battery
Use a Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional).
22
Step 2 Setting the date and time
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only). The
CAMERA or MEMORY lamp (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only) lights up.
(2) Select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen
appears.
(3) Select MENU, then press the center z on the control button. The menu
appears.
(4) Select , then press the center z or B on the control button.
(5) Select CLOCK SET, then press the center z or B on the control button.
Getting started
Be sure to set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time.
“CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or
MEMORY (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only) unless you set the date and time.
If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the date and time settings may be
released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your
camcorder will have been discharged (p. 177).
First, set your area, then the daylight saving time, the year, the month, the day, the hour
and then the minute.
FN
MENU
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET – –:– –:– –
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
RETURN
CLOCK SET
AREA 1
GMT +0.0
Lisbon, London
SUMMERTIME
DATE
OFF
M D
–––– ––– –– –– : ––
[EXEC] : NEXT ITEM
The illustration: In CAMERA mode
23
Step 2 Setting the date and time
(6) Select your area, then press the center z on the control button.
(7) Select whether your area is in daylight saving time or not, then press the
center z on the control button.
When your area is in daylight saving time, select ON, when not in daylight
saving time, select OFF.
(8) Select the year, then press the center z on the control button.
(9) Set the month, day and hour with the same procedure as step 8.
(10) Set the minute, and execute it by the time signal. The clock starts to move.
(11) Press DISPLAY to turn off the menu. The clock setup is completed.
11
6,7
8,10
CLOCK SET
AREA 26
GTM – 5.0
New York, Bogota
CLOCK SET
AREA 26
GMT – 5.0
New York, Bogota
CLOCK SET
GMT – 5.0
AREA 26
New York, Bogota
SUMMERTIME
SUMMERTIME
SUMMERTIME
OFF
ON
DATE
M D
–––– ––– –– –– : ––
OFF
DATE
[EXEC] : NEXT ITEM
[EXEC] : NEXT ITEM
M D
2 0 0 1 J A N 1 1 2 : 0 0 AM
DATE
OFF
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
RETURN
JUL 4 2001
5 : 3 0 : 0 0 PM
M D
2 0 0 1 J A N 1 1 2 : 0 0 AM
[EXEC] : NEXT ITEM
The illustration: In CAMERA mode
The year changes as follows:
2000 y 2001 T · · · · t 2079
To return to the FN screen
Select ,
, then press the center z on the control button after step 10. The PAGE1
screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.
24
Step 2 Setting the date and time
When using the camcorder abroad or the area where is several
time difference with your area
If you do not set the date and time
“– – – – – – – – –” and “– –:– –:– –” are recorded on the tape or the “Memory Stick”
(DCR-IP7/IP7BT only) as its data code.
Getting started
•You can set up the clock temporarily. For details, see “Simple setting of clock by time
difference” on page 179.
•For details on the available area of the network function, see “Using your camcorder
abroad” on page 178 (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only).
Note on the time indicator
The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.
– 12:00 AM stands for midnight.
– 12:00 PM stands for noon.
25
Step 3 Inserting a cassette
(1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for the power supply
(p. 12 to 16).
(2) Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the cassette lid.
The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.
(3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. Insert the cassette
in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing
out.
(4) Close the cassette compartment by pushing down the cassette lid halfway. The
cassette compartment automatically goes down.
(5) After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it
clicks.
OPEN/ZEJECT
3, 4
To eject the cassette
Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step 3.
Note
Do not press the cassette compartment down firmly. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.
26
Step 3 Inserting a cassette
Note on the label
These may cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Therefore, be sure not to:
•Stick any labels than the supplied one.
•Stick the label onto any positions other than the labeling position [a].
Getting started
[a]
27
— Recording – Basics —
Recording a picture
Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.
(1) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it.
(2) Install the power source. See “Step 1 Preparing the power supply” for more
information (p. 18).
(3) Insert a cassette. See “Step 3 Inserting a cassette” for more information (p. 25).
(4) Press OPEN, then open the LCD panel.
(5) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The CAMERA lamp lights up and your
camcorder is set to the standby mode.
(6) Press START/STOP. The STBY indicator flashes. Then, the REC indicator
appears instead and the camcorder starts recording. The camera recording
lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press
START/STOP again.
POWER
Microphone
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
(CHG)
OFF
ON
VCR
MODE
Camera recording
lamp
START/STOP
40min
REC 0:00:01
After recording
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Close the LCD panel.
Eject the cassette.
Remove the power source.
Recording a picture
Note
Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.
If you leave your camcorder in standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is
inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG), and to CAMERA again. However, your camcorder does not turn off
automatically while the cassette is not inserted.
Recording – Basics
To enable smooth transition
Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as
you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.
However, check the following:
– When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Recording data
The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed
during recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display
the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.
You can also use DATA CODE on the PAGE3 screen for this operation. (p. 36).
The battery usable time when you record using the LCD screen
The battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder.
If you press START/STOP twice in very short time interval
The operation may not work.
Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen
The LCD panel can be rotated as illustrated below.
180°
90°
OPEN
When you try to close the LCD panel, set it horizontally, then swing it into the
camcorder body.
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Recording a picture
Note
When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically
turns off.
When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel
Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.
Shooting with the mirror mode
This feature allows the camera subject to view him-or herself on the LCD screen.
The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while
you look at the subject in the viewfinder.
In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only) mode.
Pull out the viewfinder, and open the LCD panel and rotate it as illustrated below.
The
indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen.
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, Xz appears in standby mode, and z
appears in recording mode. Some of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others
are not displayed.
Pictures in the mirror mode
The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal
when recorded.
During recording in the mirror mode
FN appears mirror-reversed in the viewfinder.
When you press the center z on the control button when FN is displayed on the
screen
The PAGE screen appears and the
indicator is not displayed.
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Recording a picture
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen
When recording in bright conditions, set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF.
PAGE2
FN
Recording – Basics
(1) In CAMERA, MEMORY (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only), playback, or playback pause
mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1
screen appears.
(2) Select PAGE2, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE2
screen appears.
(3) Select LCD BRT, then press the center z on the control button. The screen for
adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen appears.
(4) Select –/+, then press the center z on the control button repeatedly to adjust
the brightness.
– : to dim
+: to brighten
You can also adjust the brightness by pressing b/B repeatedly after you select
–/+.
(5) Press DISPLAY to clear the screen buttons.
3,4
LCD
BRT
OK
–
LCD BRT
LCD BRT bar
OPEN
To return to the FN screen
Select
OK, then press the center z on the control button after step 4. The PAGE2
screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.
When FN is not displayed on the screen
Press DISPLAY or z so that FN is displayed. You can also use DISPLAY on the Remote
Commander.
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Recording a picture
The color of the LCD screen
You can adjust it using the LCD COLOR item in the menu settings (p. XX).
Even if you adjust LCD BRT, LCD COLOR, or the LCD screen backlight
The recorded picture will not be affected.
The setting of the LCD BACKLIGHT switch
Normally, set it to ON. When you use the camcorder in bright conditions using the
battery pack, set it to OFF. This position saves the battery power.
Adjusting the viewfinder
If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder
come into sharp focus.
Pull out the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
Viewfinder backlight
You can change the brightness of the backlight when using the battery pack. Set up the
VF B.L. item in the menu settings (p. 105).
Even if you adjust the viewfinder backlight
The recorded picture will not be affected.
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Recording a picture
Using the zoom feature
Push up or down ZOOM slightly for a slower zoom. Push it firmly for a faster zoom.
Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.
“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
“W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)
Recording – Basics
To use zoom greater than 10×
Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, set D ZOOM to
20× or 120× in the menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default
setting (p. 105).
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming zone.
The digital zooming zone appears when you
set D ZOOM to 20× or 120× in the menu
settings (p. 105)
Note
During optical-zooming, the SteadyShot function does not work when the zoom
position is set to the “W”-end side.
When you shoot close to a subject
If you cannot get a sharp focus, push up ZOOM toward the “W” side until the focus is
sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/8 inch) away
from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) away in
the wide-angle position.
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Recording a picture
Notes on digital zoom
•Digital zoom is up to 20× or 120×.
•The picture quality deteriorates as you push down ZOOM toward the “T” side.
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)
You cannot use the digital zoom.
The indicators displayed in recording mode
The indicators are not recorded on the tape.
Remaining battery time indicator
MICRO cassette memory indicator
STBY/REC indicator
40min
REC
0:00:01
45min
Tape counter indicator
Remaining tape indicator
This appears soon after you insert a cassette.
JUL 4 2001
12 : 05 : 56 AM
FN
FN button
Select this button to display the operation buttons on the
screen.
Time indicator
The time is displayed about 5 seconds after the power is
turned on.
Date indicator
The date is displayed about 5 seconds after the power is
turned on.
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. The
indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording.
When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct
remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.
Tape counter
The tape counter can be reset using COUNT RESET on the PAGE3 screen through the
FN screen (p. XX).
Remaining tape indicator
The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.
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Recording a picture
Recording data
The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed
during recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display
the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.
You can also use DATA CODE on the PAGE3 screen through the FN screen for this
operation (p. 36).
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a
light background, use the backlight function.
Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only) mode.
The . indicator appears on the screen.
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.
Recording – Basics
Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT
BACK LIGHT
When the backlight function is activated
The backlight function will be canceled when you set EXPOSURE to MANUAL on the
PAGE1 screen through the FN screen.
While the FN screen is displayed
The backlight function is deactivated.
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Recording a picture
Self-timer recording
Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the
Remote Commander for this operation.
(1) In standby mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The
PAGE1 screen appears.
(2) Select SELF TIMER, then press the center z on the control button. The (selftimer) indicator appears.
(3) Press DISPLAY to turn off the screen buttons.
(4) Press START/STOP.
Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last 2
seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts
automatically.
START/STOP
FN
PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT
MENU
FADER
FOCUS
SELF
TIMER
MEM
MIX
EXPO–
SURE
To stop the count down
Press START/STOP. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again.
To record still images on a tape using the self-timer
Press PHOTO in step 4 (p. 41).
To cancel the self-timer recording
Select SELFTIMER, then press the center z on the control button in standby mode. The
(self-timer) indicator disappears from the screen.
Note
The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:
– The self-timer recording is finished.
– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)
You can also record a still image on the “Memory Stick” with the self-timer (p. 125).
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Checking the recording – End search
You can go to the end of the last recorded point.
FN
PAGE2
Recording – Basics
(1) In standby mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The
PAGE1 screen appears.
(2) Select PAGE2, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE2
screen appears.
(3) Select END SCH, then press the center z on the control button.
The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder
returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker.
END
SCH
To return to the FN screen
Select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.
To stop searching
Select END SCH, then press the center z on the control button again.
Note
Even if you remove the cassette, the end search function works.
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— Playback – Basics —
Playing back a tape
You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel,
you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback
using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape.
(2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR. The camcorder turns on and the VCR lamp
lights up.
, then press the center z on the control button to rewind the tape.
(4) Select
, then press the center z on the control button to start playback.
(5) Select
(6) Adjust the volume following the procedure below.
1 Select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen
appears.
2 Select VOL, then press the center z on the control button. The screen for
adjusting the volume appears.
3 Select –/+, then press the center z on the control button repeatedly to adjust
the volume.
– : to turn down the volume
+: to turn up the volume
You can adjust the volume by pressing b/B repeatedly after you select –/+.
OK, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen
(7) Select
appears.
OK
FN
–
VOL
VOL bar
POWER
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR
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(CHG)
OFF
ON
MODE
Playing back a tape
To return to the FN screen
Select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.
To stop playback
Select
, then press the center z on the control button.
Playback – Basics
When monitoring on the LCD screen
You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the
LCD screen facing out.
If you leave the power on for a long time
Your camcorder gets warm. However, this is not a malfunction.
When you open or close the LCD panel
Open or close the LCD panel after the position of the LCD panel is as illustrated below.
Note
Be careful not to touch the VBATT lever while you are playing back a tape. The battery
pack may be accidentally become detached from the camcorder.
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Playing back a tape
To display the screen indicators – Display function
Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or on the Remote Commander. The indicators being
displayed disappear from the screen. To display the indicators, press DISPLAY again.
DISPLAY
Using the data code function
Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the
recording data (date/time and various settings when recorded) (Data code).
Follow the steps below to display the data code using the camcorder or the Remote
Commander.
When using the camcorder
To display the data code
(1) In playback or playback pause mode, select FN, then press the center z on the
control button. The PAGE1 screen appears.
(2) Select PAGE3, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE3
screen appears.
(3) Select DATA CODE, then press the center z on the control button. The DATA
CODE screen appears.
DATACODE
OFF
OK
CAM
DATA
DATE
DATA
(4) Select CAM DATA or DATE DATA, then press the center z on the control
button. The top of the selected button is indicated with the green bar.
(5) Select
OK, then press the center z on the control button.
(6) Select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.
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Playing back a tape
To clear the data code display
(1) Select
OFF, then press the center z on the control button in step 4.
(2) Select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button. The data code
disappears from the screen.
To not display various settings while operating with the Remote Commander
Set DATA CODE through
to DATE in the menu settings (p. 105).
The display changes as follows each time you press DATA CODE on the Remote
Commander: date/time y no indicator
Date/time
40min
0:00:23
JUL 4 2001
12:05:56 PM
[a]
[b]
[c]
[d]
[e]
[f]
Playback – Basics
When using the Remote Commander
Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in playback or playback pause mode.
The display changes as follows:
date/time t various settings (SteadyShot OFF, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter
speed, aperture value) t no indicator
Various settings
40min
AUTO
60 AWB
F1.8
9dB
0:00:23
[a]
[b]
[c]
[d]
[e]
[f]
SteadyShot OFF indicator
Exposure mode indicator
White balance indicator
Gain indicator
Shutter speed indicator
Aperture value indicator
Various settings
Various settings is your camcorder’s information when you recorded. In recording
mode, the various settings are not displayed.
When you use the data code function, bars
(-- -- --) appear if:
– A blank portion of the tape is being played back.
– The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.
– The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.
– In various playback modes.
Data code
When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code also appears on the TV
screen.
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Playing back a tape
Remaining battery time indicator during playback
The indicator shows the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may not
be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are playing back. When you close
the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct
remaining battery time.
Various playback modes
To operate the video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.
To view a still image (playback pause)
•Select
, then press the center z on the control button during playback. To resume
normal playback, select
, then press the center z on the control button again.
•Press PAUSE on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal
playback, press PAUSE again.
To advance the tape
•Select
, then press the center z on the control button when the tape is not played
back. To resume normal playback, select
, then press the center z on the control
button.
•Press FF on the Remote Commander when the tape is not played back. To resume
normal playback, press PLAY.
To rewind the tape
•Select
, then press the center z on the control button when the tape is not played
, then press the center z on the control
back. To resume normal playback, select
button.
•Press REW on the Remote Commander when the tape is not played back. To resume
normal playback, press PLAY.
To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)
•Select
or
, then keep pressing the center z on the control button during
playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.
•Keep pressing REW or FF on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume
normal playback, release the button.
To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or
rewinding the tape (skip scan)
•Select
, then keep pressing the center z on the control button while rewinding the
tape, or select
, then keep pressing z while advancing the tape. To resume
rewinding or advancing, release the button.
•Keep pressing REW on the Remote Commander while rewinding the tape, or keep
pressing FF on the Remote Commander while advancing the tape. To resume
rewinding or advancing, release the button.
To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)
Press SLOW on the Remote Commander during playback. To pause playback, press
PAUSE on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press PLAY on the
Remote Commander.
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Playing back a tape
To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)
Select END SCH on the PAGE2 screen through the FN screen, then press the center z
on the control button when the tape is not played back. The camcorder plays back the
last 5 seconds of the recorded section, then stops the playback.
When the playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes
The playback pause will be released, then the camcorder stops the playback. To resume
playback, select
, then press the center z on the control button or press PLAY on the
Remote Commander.
Playback – Basics
Video control buttons of the camcorder
To play back or pause a tape
To stop a tape
To rewind a tape
To fastforward a tape
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Viewing the recording on the TV screen
– using the A/V connecting cable
Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your
camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video
control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the
camcorder screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we
recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power
adaptor (p. 16). Also, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting
cable. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
The supplied A/V connecting cable is equipped with the S video plug and the video
plug. Use either the S video plug or the video plug depending on the TV. Do not
connect both of the plugs to the TV.
Yellow
Black
S VIDEO or VIDEO
IN
S VIDEO
A/V
White
VIDEO
AUDIO
: Signal flow
Red
If your TV is already connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting
cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
If your TV or VCR is a monaural type
Connect either the yellow or the black plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video or
S video input jack and the white or red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the
TV. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red
plug, the sound is R (right) signal.
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Viewing the recording on the TV screen – using the A/V connecting
cable
If your TV has an S video jack
Connect using the S video plug to faithfully obtain original pictures. With this
connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting
cable. Connect the S video plug to the S video jack on the TV or VCR. This connection
produces higher quality MICROMV format pictures.
Playback – Basics
To display the screen indicators on the TV screen
Set DISPLAY through
to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings (p. 105), then press
DISPLAY. To turn off the screen indicators, press DISPLAY again.
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Viewing the recording on the TV
– using the i.LINK cable
The i.LINK (MICROMV) jack is equipped with the camcorder. Using the supplied
i.LINK cable, you can view a recorded picture on the TV connected with the camcorder.
The available TVs that can be connected using the i.LINK cable are as follows: KD28HD750, KD-32HD750, KD-36HD750, etc. These models are for future available
products in autumn in 2001.
IN
MICROMV
: Signal flow
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(supplied)
— Advanced Recording Operations —
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording
You can record a still image onto a tape. This mode is useful when you want to print a
image using a video printer (optional). You can record about 510 images on a 60-minute
cassette.
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on a
“Memory Stick” (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only) (p. 122).
PHOTO
PHOTO
CAPTURE
Advanced Recording Operations
(1) In standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The
CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then
press and hold PHOTO lightly.
(2) Press PHOTO deeper.
The still image on the screen is recorded for about 7 seconds. The sound
during those 7 seconds is also recorded.
The still image is displayed on the screen until the recording is completed.
•••••••
Notes
•You cannot make a tape photo recording during normal CAMERA recording.
•During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.
•When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The image may fluctuate.
•The tape photo recording function does not work during following operations:
– Fader
– Digital effect
If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording function
When you play back the still image using other equipment, the image may fluctuate.
To use the tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander
Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder immediately records an
image on the screen.
To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)
We recommend that you record on a “Memory Stick.”
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Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording
Self-timer recording
You can make a tape photo recording with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote
Commander for this operation.
(1) In standby mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The
PAGE1 screen appears.
(2) Select SELF TIMER, then press the center z on the control button. The (selftimer) indicator appears on the screen.
(3) Press DISPLAY to turn off the screen buttons.
(4) Press PHOTO firmly.
Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last 2
seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then the recording starts
automatically.
PHOTO
PHOTO
FN
PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT
MENU
FADER
FOCUS
SELF
TIMER
MEM
MIX
EXPO–
SURE
To cancel the self-timer recording
Select SELF TIMER on the PAGE1 screen again, then press the center z on the control
button in standby mode. The
(self-timer) indicator disappears from the screen. You
cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the Remote Commander.
Note
The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:
– The self-timer recording is finished.
– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.
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Using the wide mode
You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).
Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture
during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide -screen TV [c] are compressed in the
widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode,
you can watch pictures of normal images [d].
[b]
[a]
16:9WIDE
[d]
(1) In standby mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The
PAGE1 screen appears.
(2) Select MENU, then press the center z on the control button. The menu
appears.
(3) Select 16:9WIDE through , then press the center z or B on the control
button.
(4) Select ON, then press the center z on the control button.
(5) Press DISPLAY to turn off the menu.
FN
MENU
3,4
Advanced Recording Operations
[c]
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
ON
16:9 WIDE
STEADY SHOT
RETURN
To cancel the wide mode
Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
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Using the wide mode
To return to the FN screen
Select
RETURN,
, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1
screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.
In wide mode, you cannot select the following functions:
– Old movie
– Bounce
During recording
You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your
camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
Connection for a TV
Pictures recorded in 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size
when:
– You connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2)
system.
– You connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.
ID-1 system
The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with video
signals. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1 system, the screen size is
automatically selected.
ID-2 system
The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between
video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using the A/V
connecting cable.
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Using the fader function
You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.
[a]
STBY
REC
NORM. FADER
(fader)
Advanced Recording Operations
MOSC. FADER
(mosaic)
BOUNCE1) 2)
[b]
STBY
REC
MONOTONE
When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.
When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
1)
2)
You can use the bounce function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.
Fade in only.
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Using the fader function
(1) When fading in [a]
In standby mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The
PAGE1 screen appears.
When fading out [b]
During recording, select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The
PAGE1 screen appears.
(2) Select FADER, then press the center z on the control button. The FADER
screen for selecting the fader mode appears.
(3) Select the desired fader mode, then press the center z on the control button.
The top of the selected button is indicated with the green bar.
(4) Press DISPLAY to turn off the screen buttons.
(5) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator flashes, then lights up. After the fade
in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal
mode.
FN
2,3
FADER
FADER
OFF
OK
NORM. MOSC. BOUN– MONO–
TONE
FADER FADER CE
To return to the FN screen
Select
OK, then press the center z on the control button after step 3. The PAGE1
screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.
To cancel the fader function
Before pressing START/STOP, select
button.
OFF, then press the center z on the control
Note
You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function, and vice versa.
– Digital effect
– Tape Photo recording
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Using the fader function
While using the bounce mode, you cannot use the following functions:
– Exposure
– Focus
– Zoom
– Picture effect
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)
You cannot use the fader function.
Advanced Recording Operations
Note on the bounce mode
You cannot select the bounce mode in the following mode or functions:
– D ZOOM is set to 20× or 120× in the menu settings
– Wide mode
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE
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Using special effects – Picture effect
You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the
TV.
NEG. ART [a] :
SEPIA :
B&W :
SOLARIZE [b] :
SLIM [c] :
STRETCH [d] :
PASTEL [e] :
MOSAIC [f] :
[a]
The color and brightness of the picture are reversed.
The picture is sepia.
The picture is monochrome (black-and-white).
The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.
The picture expands vertically.
The picture expands horizontally.
The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an
animated cartoon.
The picture is mosaic.
[b]
[c]
[d]
[e]
[f]
(1) In CAMERA mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button.
The PAGE1 screen appears.
(2) Select MENU, then press the center z on the control button. The menu
appears.
(3) Select P EFFECT through , then press the center z or B on the control
button.
(4) Select the desired picture effect mode, then press the center z on the control
button.
(5) Press DISPLAY to turn off the menu.
FN
MENU
3,4
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MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
RETURN
OFF
NEG. ART
SEPIA
B&W
SOLARIZE
SLIM
STRETCH
PASTEL
MOSAIC
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
RETURN
NEG. ART
Using special effects – Picture effect
To return to the FN screen
Select
RETURN,
, then press the center z on the control button after step 4. The
PAGE1 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.
To turn the picture effect function off
Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
While using the picture effect function
You cannot select the old movie mode with the digital effect function.
Advanced Recording Operations
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
The picture effect will be automatically canceled.
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Using special effects – Digital effect
You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The
sound is recorded normally.
STILL
You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.
FLASH (FLASH MOTION)
You can record still image successively at constant intervals.
LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)
You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture.
TRAIL
You can record a picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.
SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)
You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is good for recording
dark pictures more brightly.
OLD MOVIE
You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically
sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed.
Still image
Moving picture
Still image
Moving picture
STILL
LUMI.
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Using special effects – Digital effect
Items to be adjusted
STILL
The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving
picture
FLASH
The interval of flash motion
LUMI.
The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped
with a moving picture
TRAIL
The vanishing time of the incidental image
SLOW SHTR
Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the
shutter speed.
OLD MOVIE
No adjustment necessary
Advanced Recording Operations
(1) In CAMERA mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button.
The PAGE1 screen appears.
(2) Select PAGE3, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE3
screen appears.
(3) Select DIG EFFT, then press the center z on the control button. The DIG EFFT
screen for selecting the desired digital effect mode appears.
(4) Select the desired digital effect mode, then press the center z on the control
button. In STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory.
(5) Select –/+, then press the center z on the control button repeatedly to adjust
the effect. You can also adjust the effect by pressing b/B repeatedly after you
select –/+.
(6) Press DISPLAY to turn off the screen buttons.
FN
PAGE3
3–5
DIG
EFFT
DIG EFFT
OFF
DIG EFFT
OK
OFF
OK
SLOW OLD
SHTR MOVIE
STILL
FLASH LUMI.
TRAIL
–
LUMI.
The bar appears when selecting the
STILL, FLASH, LUMI., or TRAIL mode.
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Using special effects – Digital effect
To return to the FN screen
Select
OK, then press the center z on the control button after step 5. The PAGE3
screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.
To cancel the digital effect
Select
OFF, then press the center z on the control button in step 3.
Notes
•The following functions do not work during digital effect:
– Fader
– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes)
•The PROGRAM AE function does not work in slow shutter mode.
•The following functions do not work in old movie mode:
– Wide mode
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE
When recording in slow shutter or old movie mode
The SteadyShot function does not work.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
The digital effect will be automatically canceled.
When recording in slow shutter mode
Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.
Shutter speed
Shutter speed number
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Shutter speed
SLOW SHTR 1
1/30
SLOW SHTR 2
1/15
SLOW SHTR 3
1/8
SLOW SHTR 4
1/4
Using the PROGRAM AE function
You can use the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) function to suit your specific shooting
requirements.
Spotlight
This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white
when shooting subjects lit by strong light in a theater.
Soft portrait
This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as
people or flowers.
Sunset & moon
This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general
night views, and neon signs.
Landscape
This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and
prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you
are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.
Advanced Recording Operations
Beach & ski
This mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,
such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.
Low lux
This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.
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Using the PROGRAM AE function
(1) In standby or MEMORY (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only) mode, select FN, then press
the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears.
(2) Select MENU, then press the center z on the control button. The menu
appears.
(3) Select PROGRAM AE through , then press the center z or B on the control
button.
(4) Select a desired PROGRAM AE mode, then press the center z on the control
button.
(5) Press DISPLAY to turn off the menu. The PROGRAM AE mode indicator
appears at the lower-left corner on the screen.
FN
MENU
3,4
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
RETURN
AUTO
SPOTLIGHT
PORTRAIT
BEACH&SKI
SUNSETMOON
LANDSCAPE
LOW LUX
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
RETURN
SPOTLIGHT
To return to the FN screen
Select
RETURN,
, then press the center z on the control button after step 4. The
PAGE1 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.
To turn the PROGRAM AE function off
Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings in step 4.
Notes
•Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance,
you cannot take close-ups in the following modes:
– Spotlight
– Beach & ski
•Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes:
– Sunset & moon
– Landscape
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Using the PROGRAM AE function
•The following functions do not work in PROGRAM AE mode:
– Slow shutter
– Old movie
– Bounce
•The digital effect function does not work in low lux mode:
•While shooting in MEMORY mode, the low lux mode does not work .(The indicator
flashes.) (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)
•The SteadyShot function does not work in low lux mode.
If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium
lamp or mercury lamp
Flickering or changes in color may occur in soft portrait mode. If this happens, turn the
PROGRAM AE function off.
Advanced Recording Operations
When WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings
The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected.
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Adjusting the white balance manually
You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white
subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is
automatically adjusted.
(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only) mode, select FN, then press
the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears.
(2) Select MENU, then press the center z on the control button. The menu
appears.
(3) Select WHT BAL through , then press the center z or B on the control
button.
(4) Select the desired white balance mode, then press the center z on the control
button.
HOLD (HOLD) : Recording a single-colored subject or background
OUTDOOR ( ) :
•Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or
fireworks
•Under a color matching fluorescent lamp
INDOOR (n) :
•When lighting condition changes quickly
•In too bright places such as photography studios
•Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps
(5) Press DISPLAY to turn off the menu.
FN
MENU
3,4
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
RETURN
AUTO
HOLD
OUTDOOR
INDOOR
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
RETURN
HOLD
To return to the FN screen
Select
RETURN,
, then press the center z on the control button after step 4. The
PAGE1 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.
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Adjusting the white balance manually
To return to the automatic white balance mode
Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings (p. 105).
If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting
We recommend that you use the n indoor mode.
When you record under fluorescent lighting
Use the automatic white balance or hold mode.
Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in n indoor mode.
In hold white balance mode
Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after few seconds when:
– You change the PROGRAM AE mode.
– You bring your camcorder from the interior of a house, and vice versa.
Advanced Recording Operations
In automatic white balance mode
Point your camcorder at the white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER
switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment when:
– You detach the battery for replacement.
– You bring your camcorder from the interior of a house holding the exposure, and vice
versa.
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Adjusting the exposure manually
You can adjust and set the exposure. Normally exposure is automatically adjusted.
Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:
– To make a fine exposure adjustment
– To shoot the bright subject and dark background
– To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully
(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, select FN, then press the center z on the
control button. The PAGE1 screen appears.
(2) Select EXPOSURE, then press the center z on the control button. The
EXPOSURE screen for adjusting the exposure appears.
(3) Select MANUAL, then press the center z on the control button.
(4) Select –/+, then press the center z on the control button repeatedly to adjust
the exposure.
– : to dim
+ : to brighten
You can also adjust the exposure by pressing b/B repeatedly after you select
–/+.
(5) Press DISPLAY to turn off the screen buttons.
FN
2– 4
EXPO–
SURE
OK
AUTO
MANU–
AL
OK
AUTO
MANU–
AL
EXPOSURE
–
EXPOSURE
–
To return to the FN screen
Select
OK, then press the center z on the control button after step 4. The PAGE1
screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.
To return to the automatic exposure mode
Select
AUTO, then press the center z on the control button in step 4.
Note
When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work.
Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode:
– If you change the PROGRAM AE mode.
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Focusing manually
You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases.
Normally, focus is automatically adjusted.
•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting
– subjects through glass coated with water droplets
– horizontal stripes
– subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky
•When you want to change the focus point from a subject in the foreground to a subject
in the background
•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod
FN
Advanced Recording Operations
(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only) mode, select FN, then press
the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears.
(2) Select FOCUS, then press the center z on the control button. The FOCUS
screen for adjusting the focus appears.
(3) Select MANUAL, then press the center z on the control button. The top of the
selected button is indicated with the green bar and the 9 indicator appears.
(4) Select C or c , then press the center z on the control button repeatedly to
adjust the focus.
C : To move focus point closer
c : To move focus point further away
You can also adjust the focus by pressing b/B repeatedly after you select
C or c .
(5) Press DISPLAY to turn off the screen buttons.
2– 4
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
AUTO
OK
AUTO
OK
MANU–
AL
INFI–
NITY
MANU–
AL
INFI–
NITY
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Focusing manually
To return to the FN screen
Select
OK, then press the center z on the control button after step 4. The PAGE1
screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.
To return to the autofocus mode
Select
AUTO, then press the center z on the control button in step 4. The 9,
indicator is turned off, and the camcorder returns to the autofocus mode.
or
To record distant subjects
In step 4, select INFINITY, then press the center z on the control button. The focus is
set to infinity position and the indicator appears. Use this mode when your
camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying to shoot a distant object.
To focus precisely
It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wideangle) after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position.
When you shoot close to the subject
Focus 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 focus on.
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— Advanced Playback Operations —
Playing back a tape with picture effects
During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect function: NEG.ART,
SEPIA, B&W, and SOLARIZE.
FN
MENU
3,4
MANUAL SET
P EFFECT
RETURN
STBY
OFF
NEG. ART
SEPIA
B&W
SOLARIZE
MANUAL SET
P EFFECT
RETURN
Advanced Playback Operations
(1) In playback or playback pause mode, select FN, then press the center z on the
control button. The PAGE1 screen appears.
(2) Select MENU, then press the center z on the control button. The menu
appears.
(3) Select P EFFECT through , then press the center z or B on the control
button.
(4) Select the desired picture effect mode, then press the center z on the control
button.
See page 48 for details on each picture effect mode.
(5) Press DISPLAY to turn off the menu. Pressing DISPLAY again displays the
video control buttons.
STBY
SEPIA
To return to the FN screen
Select
RETURN,
, then press the center z on the control button after step 4. The
PAGE1 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.
To cancel the picture effect function
Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings in step 4.
Notes
•You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function.
•You cannot record images on the tape inserted in your camcorder when you have
processed the image using the picture effect function. However, you can record
images on a “Memory Stick” (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only) (p. 126, 131), or on a VCR using
your camcorder as a player.
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Playing back a tape with picture effects
Pictures processed by the picture effect function
Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the i.LINK
(MICROMV) jack.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playback
The picture effect function is automatically canceled.
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Playing back a tape with digital effects
During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect function: STILL,
FLASH, LUMI., and TRAIL.
FN
3–5
PAGE2
DIG
EFFT
Advanced Playback Operations
(1) In playback or playback pause mode, select FN, then press the center z on the
control button. The PAGE1 screen appears.
(2) Select PAGE2, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE2
screen appears.
(3) Select DIG EFFT, then press the center z on the control button. The DIG EFFT
screen for selecting the desired digital effect mode appears.
(4) Select the desired digital effect mode, then press the center z on the control
button.
In STILL or LUMI. mode, when the mode is selected, the picture being
displayed is stored in memory as a still image.
(5) Select –/+, then press the center z on the control button repeatedly to adjust
the effect. See page 49 for details on each digital effect mode.
(6) Press DISPLAY to turn off the screen buttons. Pressing DISPLAY again
displays the video control buttons.
DIG EFFT
OFF
STILL
OK
FLASH
LUMI.
TRAIL
To return to the FN screen
Select
OK, then press the center z on the control button after step 5. The PAGE2
screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.
To cancel the digital effect function
Select
OFF, then press the center z on the control button in step 4 or 5.
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Playing back a tape with digital effects
Notes
•You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function.
•You cannot record images on the tape inserted in your camcorder when you have
processed the image using the digital effect function. However, you can record images
on a “Memory Stick” (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only) (p. 126, 131), or on a VCR using your
camcorder as a player.
Pictures processed by the digital effect function
Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the i.LINK
(MICROMV) jack.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playback
The digital effect function is automatically canceled.
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Searching the scene – Multi-picture
search
Using the multi-picture search function, you can display the thumbnails of all the top
scenes of moving pictures and still images recorded in the tape onto the index screen.
The recording date and title of each image or scene are also indicated. Select the
thumbnail you want to play back, then press the center z on the control button, the
camcorder starts searching the image or scene and play it back automatically. You can
also control this function using the Remote Commander.
MULTI SRCH
Advanced Playback Operations
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen
appears.
(3) Select MULTI SRCH, then press the center z on the control button. The
MULTISRCH screen appears.
(4) Select
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