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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.

DCR-IP5/IP7/IP7BT

Digital

Video Camera

Recorder

Model No. Model No. AC-

Serial No. Serial No.

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)

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)

Main Features

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)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

1,2

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

Getting started

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.

(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.

(2)Press the center z on the control button to enter the setting.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to execute the function.

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

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3

EXIT

LCD

BRT VOL END

SCH TITLE

LCD BRT

–+

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)Select FN with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. The

FN screen appears.

(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

1–3

DISPLAY

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3

EXIT

MENU FOCUS

FADER SELF

TIMER MEM

MIX EXPO–

SURE

In CAMERA mode

Getting started

The screen buttons on the PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 screen

In CAMERA mode

PAGE1 MENU, FADER, SELFTIMER, MEM MIX*, EXPOSURE, FOCUS

PAGE2 LCD BRT, VOL, END SCH, TITLE

PAGE3 DIG EFFT, COUNT RESET

In VCR mode

PAGE1 MENU, VOL, TITLE, MULTI SRCH, x/ PLAY*, m *, BX *, M *

PAGE2 LCD BRT, DIG EFFT, END SCH, x/ PLAY*, m *, BX *, M *

PAGE3

DATA CODE, COUNT RESET, qREC CTRL, x/ 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.

Introduction – Basic operations

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

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

Getting started

Table of contents

Writing a print mark

– PRINT MARK ............................ 154

Connecting with a computer

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

Quick Start Guide

Inserting a cassette (p. 19)

Connecting the power cord (p. 16)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12).

This guide introduces you to the basic way of recording/

playback. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more

information.

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Connect the plug with its v

mark facing the lens side.

Open the jack

cover.

1Slide OPEN/

ZEJECT in the

direction of the

arrow and open the

lid.

2Push 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.

3Close the cassette

compartment by

pushing down the

cassette lid halfway.

After the cassette

compartment goes

down completely,

close the lid until it

clicks.

Quick Start Guide

Recording a picture (p. 22)

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD

screen (p. 34)

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel

is closed, pull out the

viewfinder until it

clicks and use it to

monitor.

1Remove the lens cap.

2Press OPEN

to open the

LCD panel.

NOTE

Do not pick up your

camcorder by holding

the viewfinder, the

LCD panel, the battery

pack, or the jack cover.

2Select , then press the

center z on the control button

to rewind the tape.

3Select , then press the center

z on the control button to start

playback.

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

START/STOP

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

3Set the POWER switch to

CAMERA.

The CAMERA lamp lights

up.

4Press START/STOP. Your

camcorder starts recording.

To stop recording, press

START/STOP again.

1Set the POWER switch to VCR.

The VCR lamp lights up.

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock

is not set up yet. Set up the clock before

recording (p. 17).

Getting started

Using this manual

[a][b]

[c][d]

Precautions on camcorder care

Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)

•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].

89q; qa

Checking supplied accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

qs qd qf qg

qh qj

Getting started

1Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 188)

2AC-L20A AC power adaptor (1), the

power cord (1) (p. 13)

3NP-FF50 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13)

4Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 188)

5USB cable (1) (p. 148)

6“Memory Stick”* (1) (p. 112)

7A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 40)

8i.LINK cable (1) (p. XX)

9Lens cap (1) (p. 22)

0CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1)

(p. 148)

qa CD-ROM (Movie Shaker Ver. 3. for

MICROMV) (1) (p. XX)

qs Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 12)

qd BTA-NW1 Modem Adaptor with

Bluetooth Function* (1) (p. 176)

qf MDM-5614G Exclusive modem card**

(1)

qg Exclusive modem cable** (1)

qh AC-PT1 AC power adaptor** (1)

qj Size AA alkaline dry batteries for

Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth

Function** (2)

* 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.

Checking supplied accessories

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.

1 2

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Getting started

4MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

Charging the battery pack

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.

(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.

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.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

CHG lamp

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

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

Backlighting on Backlighting off

Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**

NP-FF50 80 45 65 35 80 45

(supplied)

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 Playing time

on LCD screen 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.

Getting started

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.

Recommended charging temperature

We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 to

30°C (50 to 86°F).

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.

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.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

2,3

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).

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Getting started

Step 2 Setting the date and time

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.

(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.

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

LTR SIZE

DEMO MODE

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

LTR SIZE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

––:––:––

CLOCK SET

AREA 1

SUMMERTIME

OFF

Lisbon, London

DATE

[EXEC] : NEXT ITEM

Y M D

–––– ––– –– –– : ––

GMT +0.0

The illustration: In CAMERA mode

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.

The year changes as follows:

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.

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

LTR SIZE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

JUL 4 2001

5:30:00 PM

2001 JAN 1 12 : 00AM

CLOCK SET

AREA 26

SUMMERTIME

OFF

New York, Bogota

DATE

[EXEC] : NEXT ITEM

Y M D

GMT –5.0

6,7

11 8,10

CLOCK SET

AREA 26

SUMMERTIME

OFF

New York, Bogota

DATE

[EXEC] : NEXT ITEM

Y M D

–––– ––– –– –– : ––

GTM –5.0 CLOCK SET

AREA 26

SUMMERTIME

OFF

New York, Bogota

DATE

[EXEC] : NEXT ITEM

Y M D

2001 JAN 1 12 : 00AM

GMT –5.0

The illustration: In CAMERA mode

2000 y 2001 T · · · · t 2079

Getting started

When using the camcorder abroad or the area where is several

time difference with your area

•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).

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.

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.

Step 2 Setting the date and time

(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.

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.

23, 4

OPEN/ZEJECT 5

Step 3 Inserting a cassette

Getting started

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].

Step 3 Inserting a cassette

[a]

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.

After recording

(1)Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

(2)Close the LCD panel.

(3)Eject the cassette.

(4)Remove the power source.

40min

REC

0:00:01

START/STOP

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

Microphone

Camera recording

lamp

— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

Recording – Basics

180°

90°

OPEN

Note

Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

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).

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 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.

When you try to close the LCD panel, set it horizontally, then swing it into the

camcorder body.

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.

Recording – Basics

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

When recording in bright conditions, set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF.

(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.

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.

13,4

LCD

BRT

PAGE2

LCD BRT

–+

Recording a picture

OPEN

LCD BRT bar

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.

Recording – Basics

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)

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).

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.

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)

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

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.

0:00:01

45min

min

REC

JUL 4 2001 12 : 05 : 56 AM

Recording a picture

MICRO cassette memory indicator

Remaining battery time indicator

STBY/REC indicator

Remaining tape indicator

This appears soon after you insert a cassette.

Tape counter indicator

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.

Recording – Basics

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).

Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT

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.

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.

BACK LIGHT

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 (self-

timer) 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.

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).

Recording a picture

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3

EXIT

MENU FOCUS

FADER SELF

TIMER MEM

MIX EXPO–

SURE

START/STOP

Recording – Basics

Checking the recording – End search

You can go to the end of the last recorded point.

(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.

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.

1FN

END

SCH

PAGE2

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.

(4)Select , then press the center z on the control button to rewind the tape.

(5)Select , then press the center z on the control button to start playback.

(6)Adjust the volume following the procedure below.

1Select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen

appears.

2Select VOL, then press the center z on the control button. The screen for

adjusting the volume appears.

3Select –/+, 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 –/+.

(7)Select OK, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen

appears.

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

VOL

–+

VOL bar

— Playback – Basics —

Playing back a tape

Playback – Basics

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.

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.

DATACODE

CAM

DATA DATE

DATA

OFF OK

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.

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.

(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.

Playing back a tape

DISPLAY

Playback – Basics

Playing back a tape

Date/time Various settings

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.

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

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

[a]SteadyShot OFF indicator

[b]Exposure mode indicator

[c]White balance indicator

[d]Gain indicator

[e]Shutter speed indicator

[f]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.

JUL 4 2001

12:05:56 PM

40min

0:00:23

60 AWB

F1.8 9dB

AUTO

40min

0:00:23 [a]

[b]

[c]

[d]

[e]

[f]

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

back. To resume normal playback, select , then press the center z on the control

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.

Playback – Basics

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.

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

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.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Yellow

Red

White

: Signal flow

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.

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.

Black

A/V

S VIDEO or VIDEO

Playback – Basics

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.

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.

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: KD-

28HD750, KD-32HD750, KD-36HD750, etc. These models are for future available

products in autumn in 2001.

: Signal flow

MICROMV

(supplied)

Advanced Recording Operations

— 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).

(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.”

•••••••

CAPTURE

PHOTO

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 (self-

timer) 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.

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.

PHOTO

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3

EXIT

MENU FOCUS

FADER SELF

TIMER MEM

MIX EXPO–

SURE

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

PHOTO

Advanced Recording Operations

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].

(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.

To cancel the wide mode

Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

[a]

[c]

[b]

[d]

16:9

WIDE

1FN

3,4

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM

16:9 WIDE

STEADY SHOT

RETURN

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.

Using the wide mode

Advanced Recording Operations

[a]

RECSTBY

[b]

You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.

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) You can use the bounce function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.

2) Fade in only.

NORM. FADER

(fader)

MOSC. FADER

(mosaic)

Using the fader function

BOUNCE1) 2)

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.

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 OFF, then press the center z on the control

button.

Note

You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function, and vice versa.

–Digital effect

–Tape Photo recording

FADER

OFF OK

NORM.

FADER MONO–

TONE

BOUN–

MOSC.

FADER

2,3

FADER

Advanced Recording Operations

While using the bounce mode, you cannot use the following functions:

–Exposure

–Focus

–Zoom

–Picture effect

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

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)

You cannot use the fader function.

Using the fader function

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] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed.

SEPIA : The picture is sepia.

B&W : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white).

SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.

SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically.

STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally.

PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an

animated cartoon.

MOSAIC [f] : The picture is mosaic.

(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.

[a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f]

3,4

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

Advanced Recording Operations

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.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)

The picture effect will be automatically canceled.

Using special effects – Picture effect

STILL

LUMI.

Still image Moving picture

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.

Advanced Recording Operations

3–5

LUMI.

–+

OFF

DIG

EFFT

DIG EFFT DIG EFFT

STILL

SLOW

SHTR OLD

MOVIE

OFF OK

LUMI.FLASH TRAIL

PAGE3

Using special effects – Digital effect

The bar appears when selecting the

STILL, FLASH, LUMI., or TRAIL mode.

(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 –/+.

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

(6)Press DISPLAY to turn off the screen buttons.

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 Shutter speed

SLOW SHTR 1 1/30

SLOW SHTR 2 1/15

SLOW SHTR 3 1/8

SLOW SHTR 4 1/4

Advanced Recording Operations

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.

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.

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.

Low lux

This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.

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.

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

3,4

1FN

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

Advanced Recording Operations

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.

When WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings

The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected.

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.

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.

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.

3,4

1FN

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

Advanced Recording Operations

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

2–4

EXPO–

SURE

MANU–

AUTO AUTO

EXPOSURE

–+

MANU–

EXPOSURE

–+

Advanced Recording Operations

12–4

FOCUS

MANU–

AL INFI–

NITY

AUTO AUTO

MANU–

FOCUS

INFI–

NITY

FOCUS

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

(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.

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, or

indicator is turned off, and the camcorder returns to the autofocus mode.

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” (wide-

angle) 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.

Focusing manually

Advanced Playback Operations

— 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.

(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.

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.

3,4

MANUAL SET STBY

P EFFECT

RETURN OFF

NEG. ART

SEPIA

B&W

SOLARIZE

1FN

MANUAL SET STBY

P EFFECT

RETURN SEPIA

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.

Playing back a tape with picture effects

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with digital effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect function: STILL,

FLASH, LUMI., and TRAIL.

(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.

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.

3–5

1FN

DIG

EFFT

OKOFF

STILL FLASH LUMI. TRAIL

DIG EFFT

PAGE2

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.

Playing back a tape with digital effects

Advanced Playback Operations

Searching the scene – Multi-picture

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.

(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 </,, then press the center z on the control button. The camcorder

starts scanning toward the selected direction. When you select ,, the

thumbnails are displayed from the upper-left window, and when you select

<, they are displayed from the lower-right window. After the scanning is

completed, the upper-left window turns black and the thumbnails will be

displayed on the index screen.

[a]The picture being fast-forwarded or rewinded

[b]The blue portion indicates the range of a scanning to display thumbnails

3,4

2FN

MULTI SRCH END

SELECT

DIRECTION

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

MULTI SRCH END

[a]

[b]

MULTI SRCH

(5)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. The blue portion of the bar indicates the scanning range

and the white portion of the bar indicates the recorded portion.

[c]Actual point you are trying to search for (yellow v mark)

[d]Present point on the tape (yellow bar)

[e]Title/date (The title turns to the date indication after 5 seconds.)

To return to the MULTISRCH screen from playback

Select RETURN, then press the center z on the control button.

To stop searching

Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

To end the multi-picture search function

Select END, then press the center z on the control button.

To end the multi-picture search function from the playback

screen

Select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.

Searching the scene – Multi-picture search

MULTI SRCH END MULTI SRCH

JUL 4 2001 12:05:56AM

END

[c] [d] [e]

Advanced Playback Operations

When controlling from the Remote Commander

You can use the MULTI SRCH and X/x/C/c/DECISION buttons.

If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The multi-picture search function may not work correctly.

The number of thumbnails stored in one cassette

About 400 thumbnails can be stored.

The number of thumbnails that can be searched in one scanning

This is up to 11.

When you press MULTI SRCH on the Remote Commander

The MULTISRCH screen appears.

During searching

The other functions of this camcorder do not work.

The thumbnail images displayed on the MULTISRCH screen

You cannot modify these thumbnail images.

When you use the multi-picture search function with the digital effect activated

The digital effect will be canceled.

Some of 11 thumbnails may not be displayed in the following cases:

•The recorded images and scenes are less than 11 on the searched portion.

•When scanning the tape recorded over the previous recordings.

•When you have erased all the MICRO cassette memory of the tape (p. XX).

Searching the scene – Multi-picture search

MULTI SRCH

X/x/C/c/DECISION buttons

These buttons function the

same as the control button on

the camcorder.

The control button

Notes

•Thumbnails may not be displayed depending on the tape condition. This is not a

malfunction.

•Noise may appear on the thumbnails. However, this have no effect on the recorded

images.

When you select < or ,, then press the center z on the control button during

scanning

The next 11 thumbnails will be scanned.

Even if a first thumbnail is not displayed before the scanning is completed

You can play back the image or scene.

Searching the scene – Multi-picture search

Advanced Playback Operations

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape by title – Title search

You can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title. You can only use this

function with the Remote Commander.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the TITLE

SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH

(no indicator)

(3)Press X or x on the Remote Commander to select the title you want to

playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having

the title that you selected.

[a]Actual point you are trying to search for

[b]Present point on the tape

To stop searching

Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

2SEARCH

MODE

TITLE SEARCH

1 HELLO!

2 CONGRATULATIONS!

3 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

4 PRESENT

5 GOOD MORNING

6 WEDDING

TITLE SEARCH

3 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

4 PRESENT

5 GOOD MORNING

6 WEDDING

7 NIGHT

8 BASEBALL

[b][a]

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

When controlling from the Remote Commander

If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The title search function may not work correctly.

To superimpose a title

See page 98.

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search

X/x/C/c/DECISION buttons

These buttons function the same

as the control button on the

camcorder.

SEARCH MODE STOP

The control button

Advanced Playback Operations

Searching a recording by date

– Date search

You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start

playback from that point. You can only use this function with the Remote Commander.

Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each

recording date.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE

SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH

(no indicator)

(3)Press X or x on the Remote Commander to select the date you want to

playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of

the selected date.

[a]Actual point you are trying to search for

[b]Present point on the tape

To stop searching

Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

2SEARCH

MODE

[b][a]

DATE SEARCH

1 SEP / 5 / 01

2 SEP / 6 / 01

3 DEC / 24 / 01

4 JAN / 1 / 02

5 FEB / 11 / 02

6 APR / 29 / 02

DATE SEARCH

1 SEP / 5 / 01

2 SEP / 6 / 01

3 DEC / 24 / 01

4 JAN / 1 / 02

5 FEB / 11 / 02

6 APR / 29 / 02

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

When controlling from the Remote Commander

If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The date search function may not work correctly.

Cassette memory

The tape cassette memory can hold 20 recording date data.

Searching a recording by date – Date search

X/x/C/c/DECISION buttons

These buttons function the same

as the control button on the

camcorder.

SEARCH MODE STOP

The control button

Advanced Playback Operations

Searching for a photo – Photo search

You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape.

You can only use this function with the Remote Commander. Use this function to check

or edit still images.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the

PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH

(no indicator)

(3)Press X or x on the Remote Commander to select the date you want to

playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having

the date that you selected.

[a]Actual point you are trying to search for

[b]Present point on the tape

To stop searching

Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

2SEARCH

MODE

[b][a]

PHOTO SEARCH

1 SEP / 5 / 01

2 SEP / 6 / 01 8

3 DEC / 24 / 01

4 JAN / 1 / 02 23

5 FEB / 11 / 02

6 APR / 29 / 02

PHOTO SEARCH

1 SEP / 5 / 01

2 SEP / 6 / 01 8

3 DEC / 24 / 01

4 JAN / 1 / 02 23

5 FEB / 11 / 02

6 APR / 29 / 02

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

Searching for a photo – Photo search

When controlling from the Remote Commander

If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The photo search function may not work correctly.

The available number of photos that can be searched

The available number is up to approximate 400 photos. However, if a moving picture is

recorded between the still images, the searchable number decreases.

X/x/C/c/DECISION buttons

These buttons function the same

as the control button on the

camcorder.

SEARCH MODE STOP

The control button

Editing

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

– Using the A/V connecting cable

You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as

a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied

with your camcorder. 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 recorder. Do not connect both of the plugs to the recorder.

Before operation

•Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

•Press the following buttons to turn off the indicators so that they will not be

superimposed on the edited tape:

On your camcorder: DISPLAY

On the Remote Commander: DISPLAY, DATA CODE, SEARCH MODE

•Set DATA CODE on the PAGE3 screen to OFF.

(1)Insert a blank tape (or the tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and

insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2)Prepare the VCR for recording: connect the A/V connecting cable, then set the

input selector to LINE.

Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.

(3)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(4)Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(5)Start recording on the VCR.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Stop the recording on the VCR, and stop the playback on the camcorder.

: Signal flow

— Editing —

Dubbing a tape

A/V

AUDIO

S VIDEO or VIDEO

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems

8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC,

Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, or MICROMV

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow or black plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video or S video

input jack on the VCR, and the white or red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR.

When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red

plug is connected, the right channel audio is output.

If your VCR 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 of the VCR. This connection

produces higher quality MICROMV format pictures.

– Using the i.LINK cable

Simply connect the supplied i.LINK cable to i.LINK (MICROMV) jack of your

camcorder and to the i.LINK (MICROMV) jack of the MICROMV products. With

digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for

high-quality editing. You cannot dub the titles, displayed indicators, the contents of

cassette memory, or letters on the “Memory Stick” index screen (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only).

(You cannot connect the camcorder with a DV product.)

(1)Insert a blank tape (or the tape you want to record over) into the recorder, and

insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Prepare the recorder for recording.

Set the input selector to LINE if it is provided. Refer to the operating

instructions of the recorder.

(3)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(4)Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(5)Start recording on the recorder.

Dubbing a tape

MICROMV

: Signal flow

(supplied)

MPEG2

Editing

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Stop the recording on the recorder, and stop the playback on the camcorder.

You can connect only one recorder using the i.LINK cable

See page 172 for more information about i.LINK.

The following functions do not work during digital editing:

–Picture effect

–Digital effect

Note on playback pause pictures

•The recorded picture becomes rough when recorded through the i.LINK (MICROMV)

jack.

•The picture may jitter when you play back the tape on other video devices.

•There may be a time-lag when you play back the tape on other video devices.

Dubbing a tape

4,5

VCR SET

VIDEOINPUT

RETURN VIDEO VCR SET

VIDEOINPUT

RETURN VIDEO

S VIDEO

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

Recording a program

When using the A/V connecting cable

You can record or edit a program from another VCR that has video/audio outputs. Use

your camcorder as a recorder.

1Switching the video input jack of the A/V connecting cable

The supplied A/V connecting cable is equipped with the S video plug and the video

plug. You have to select either of the jacks in the menu settings. The default setting is

VIDEO. If the setup is not necessary, go to “2 Making a recording” on page XX.

(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 MENU, then press the center z on the control button. The menu

appears.

(4)Select VIDEOINPUT through , then press the center z or B on the control

button.

(5)Select VIDEO or S VIDEO, then press the center z on the control button.

(6)Press DISPLAY to turn off the menu. Pressing DISPLAY again displays the

video control buttons.

Editing

2Making a recording

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings (The default setting is LCD.) (p. XX).

(1)Insert a blank tape (or the tape you want to record over) into your camcorder

and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.

(2)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(3)Select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen

appears.

(4)Select PAGE3, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE3

screen appears.

(5)Select q REC CTRL, then press the center z on the control button, and select

REC PAUSE, then press the center z on the control button.

(6)Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture from the VCR appears on

the screen on your camcorder.

(7)Select REC START, then press the center z on the control button at the scene

where you want to start recording from. The recording starts.

4,5 3 FN

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

DATA

CODE COUNT

RESET REC

CTRL

REC

PAUSE

REC CTRL

RET.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

REC

START

: Signal flow

Recording a program

A/V

S VIDEO or VIDEO

Recording a program

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Select , then press the center z on the control button on your camcorder and stop

the playback of the VCR.

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the

white or red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR. When the white plug is

connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the

right channel audio is output.

If your VCR 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 of the VCR. This connection

produces higher quality MICROMV format pictures.

Note (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)

When you press MEMORY PLAY on the Remote Commander in step 5, an image

recorded on the “Memory Stick” is displayed. If you select REC START, then press the

center z on the control button, the image will be recorded on the tape. To stop memory

playback, press MEMORY PLAY on the Remote Commander again.

Editing

4,5 3FN

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

DATA

CODE COUNT

RESET REC

CTRL

REC

PAUSE

REC CTRL

RET.

REC

START

Recording a program

When using the i.LINK cable

Simply connect the supplied i.LINK cable to the i.LINK (MICROMV) jack of your

camcorder and to the i.LINK (MICROMV) jack of the MICROMV products. With

digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for

high-quality editing. (You cannot connect the camcorder with a DV product.)

(1)Insert a blank tape (or the tape you want to record over) into your camcorder,

and insert the recorded tape into the player.

(2)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(3)Select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen

appears.

(4)Select PAGE3, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE3

screen appears.

(5)Select q REC CTRL, then press the center z on the control button, and select

REC PAUSE, then press the center z on the control button.

(6)Press N on the player to start playback. The picture from the player appears

on the screen on your camcorder.

(7)Select REC START, then press the center z on the control button at the scene

where you want to start recording from.

: Signal flow

(supplied)

MICROMV

Recording a program

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Select , then press the center z on the control button and stop the playback of the

player.

Notes

•When an unavailable picture (such as, recorded with the DV format) is input, the

message “INPUT ERROR” appears.

•You can connect only one recorder using the i.LINK cable.

When you dub a picture in digital form

The color of the display may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbed

picture.

If you record a playback pause picture with the i.LINK (MICROMV) jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your

camcorder, the picture may jitter.

Note

First, make the player to start playback or turn to the playback pause mode before the

camcorder starts recording or turns to the recording pause mode. If no signal is input

into the camcorder, the message “xxx xxx” appears and the camcorder cannot start

recording.

Before recording

Make sure if the MPEG IN indicator appears on the screen. The MPEG IN indicator may

appear on both equipment.

Editing

Superimposing a title

You can superimpose the title for 5 seconds from the recording start point (Index titler

function). When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for about 5 seconds from

the point where you superimposed it.

You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 101). You can also

select the color, size and position of titles.

Superimposing a title on starting a recording

(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 TITLE, then press the center z on the control button. The title menu

appears.

(4)Select , then press the center z or B on the control button.

(5)Select the desired title, then press the center z on the control button. The

selected title appears on the screen.

VACATION

TITLE

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

VACATION

THE END

VACATION

COLOR

RET.

POS rSIZE

TITLE

OK EXIT

POS R

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

VACATION

THE END

RETURN

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

VACATION

THE END

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

VACATION

THE END

RETURN

1FN 2

PAGE2

Superimposing a title

(6)If necessary, change the color, size, or position by selecting COLOR, SIZE, POS

r or POS R, then press the center z on the control button repeatedly.

(7)Select TITLE OK, then press the center z on the control button. The ?? screen

appears.

(8)Select SAVE TITLE, then press the center z on the control button.

The “TITLE” indicator appears. And when you press START/STOP to start

recording, “TITLE SAVE” appears on the screen for about 5 seconds and the

title is set.

If you set the write-protect tab to lock

You cannot superimpose the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write

protection.

To use the custom title

If you want to use the custom title, select in step 4 (p. XX).

If the tape has a blank portion

You cannot superimpose a title on the blank portion.

If the tape has a blank portion in the middle of the recorded portions

The title may not be displayed correctly.

To not display title during playback

Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 105).

6,7

Editing

Superimposing a title

Title setting

•The title color changes as follows:

WHITE t YELLOW t VIOLET t RED t CYAN t GREEN t BLUE

•The title size changes as follows:

SMALL y LARGE

You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size. If you input more than 12

characters, the title size returns to SMALL even you select LARGE.

•If you select the title size “SMALL”, you have nine choices for the title position.

If you select the title size “LARGE”, you have eight choices for the title position.

The number of titles recordable on one cassette

This is up to 20 characters when each title consists of five characters.

When 20 titles were already superimposed

The message “ TITLE FULL” appears. Erase unnecessary titles.

Superimposing a title on the recorded tape

The title is recorded for about 5 seconds from the recording start point.

(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 TITLE, then press the center z on the control button. The TITLE screen

appears.

(4)Select INPUT TITLE, then press the center z on the control button. The INPUT

TITLE screen appears.

(5)Select </,, then press the center z on the control button. The camcorder

starts scanning toward the selected direction. When you select ,, the

thumbnails are displayed from the upper-left window, and when you select

<, they are displayed from the lower-right window. After the scanning is

completed, the thumbnails are displayed on the index screen.

(6)Select the thumbnail you want to superimpose a title, then press the center z

on the control button. The title menu appears.

(7)Perform steps 4 to 6 in “Superimposing a title on starting a recording” on page

XX.

(8)Select SAVE TITLE, then press the center z on the control button.

The “TITLE SAVE” indicator appears on the screen for about 5 seconds and

the title is set.

Superimposing a title

2FN 3

INPUT

TITLE TITLE

SET

TITLE

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

4,5

6–8

INPUT TITLE END

SELECT

DIRECTION

INPUT TITLE END

END

Editing

Superimposing a title

To use the custom title

If you want to use the custom title, select in step 6 (p. 84).

Notes

•Thumbnails may not be displayed depending on the tape condition. This is not a

malfunction.

•Noise may appear on the thumbnails. However, this have no effect on the recorded

images.

•You cannot execute TITLE SAVE until the playback picture is displayed in step 8.

Erasing a title

(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.

(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 TITLEERASE through , then press the center z or B on the control

button. The TITLE ERASE screen appears.

(5)Select the title you want to erase, then press the center z on the control button.

The message “ERASE OK?” appears.

(6)Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and select OK, then press the

center z on the control button. The message “ERASING” flashes during

erasing. After the erasing is completed, the message “COMPLETE” appears.

Illustration: In CAMERA mode

To return to the FN screen

Select , , then press the center z on the control button after step 6. Next, select

EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.

To cancel erasing

Select CANCEL, then press the center z on the control button in step 5.

Superimposing a title

4,5

CM SET

TLEERASE

TAPE T

TLE

ERASE ALL

INFODSPL

TLE ERASE

1 HELLO

2 CONGRATULAT

ONS

3 HAPPY NEW YEAR

4 PRESENT

5 GOOD MORN

6 WEDD

TLE ERASE

PRESENT

EXIT

END

EXEC

ERASE OK?

OK CAN–

CEL

CM SET

TLEERASE

TAPE T

TLE

ERASE ALL

INFODSPL

RETURN

CM SET

TLEERASE

TAPE T

TLE

ERASE ALL

INFODSPL

RETURN

COMPETE

Editing

Making your own titles

You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each

title can have up to 20 characters.

Making a title in CAMERA mode

(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2)Select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen

appears.

(3)Select PAGE2, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE2

screen appears.

(4)Select TITLE, then press the center z on the control button. The TITLE SET

screen appears.

(5)Select , then press the center z or B on the control button.

(6)Select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, then press the center z on the

control button.

(7)Select the desired character button and press z repeatedly to select the desired

character on the button.

(8)Select another character button, then press the center z on the control button.

The cursor moves to the next character. Repeat the same procedure as step 6

and 7 to complete your title.

(9)Select SET, then press the center z on the control button. The title is stored in

memory.

7–9

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

RETURN

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

RETURN

ABC DEF

T t

678

123

MNO

KLGH

SET

’ . ,

–

WXY

TUVPQR

[

____________________

]

EXIT

TITLE SET

ABC DEF

T t

678

123

MNO

KLGH

SET

’ . ,

–

WXY

TUVPQR

[

PARTY

_______________

]

EXIT

TITLE SET

ABC DEF

T t

678

123

MNO

KLGH

SET

’ . ,

–

WXY

TUVPQR

[

PAR

_________________

]

EXIT

TITLE SET

PAGE2

Making your own titles

To return to the FN screen

Select , then press the center z on the control button after step 9. The PAGE2 screen

appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.

To change the title you have stored

In step 5, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want

to change, then press the center z on the control button and then enter a new title as

desired.

If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters in standby mode while a

cassette is in your camcorder

The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in

memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once and then to CAMERA again, then

complete your title.

We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that

your camcorder is not automatically turned off while you are entering title characters.

To erase the title

Select C, then press the center z on the control button. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Select c, then press the center z on the control button.

To enter the same character on the same button in succession

Select c, then press the center z on the control button to move the cursor to the next

position, and enter the character.

Editing

Making a title in VCR mode

(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 TITLE, then press the center z on the control button. The TITLE screen

appears.

(4)Select TITLE SET, then press the center z on the control button. The TITLE

SET screen appears.

(5)Select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, then press the center z on the

control button.

(6)Perform the procedure as steps 7 to 8 in “Making a title in CAMERA mode” on

page XX.

(7)Select SET, then press the center z on the control button. The title is stored in

memory.

To return to the FN screen

Select RETURN, then press the center z on the control button. The TITLE screen

appears. Next, select END, then press the center z on the control button. Last, select

EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.

4–6

TITLE

Making your own titles

The MICROMV cassette automatically records recording conditions and date. You can

also label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 16 characters and is stored in the

cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to

CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed for about 5 seconds.

The cassette information

[a]Unique number of each cassette. The camcorder automatically assign this number.

[b]Cassette title set by the TAPE TITLE item in the menu settings (Cassette label).

[c]First-recorded date in this cassette.

[d]Last-recorded date in this cassette.

[e]Recorded area is indicated with the white bar.

The MICRO cassette memory

Editing

Labeling a cassette

(1)Insert the cassette you want to label.

(2)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.

(3)Select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen

appears.

(4)Select MENU, then press the center z on the control button. The menu

appears.

(5)Select TAPE TITLE through , then press the center z or B on the control

button.

(6)Select the desired character button and press the center z on the control

button repeatedly to select the desired character on the button .

(7)Select another character button, then press the center z on the control button.

The cursor moves to the next character. Repeat the same procedure as step 6

and 7 to complete the label.

(8)Select SET, then press the center z on the control button. The label is stored in

memory.

(9)Press DISPLAY to turn off the menu.

SET

CM SET

TLEERASE

TLE DSPL

TAPE T

TLE

ERASE ALL

INFODSPL

6–8

ABC DEF

T t

678

123

MNO

KLGH

SET

’ . ,

–

WXY

TUVPQR

[

GRADU

_______________

]

EXIT

TAPE TITLE

ABC DEF

T t

678

123

MNO

KLGH

SET

’ . ,

–

WXY

TUVPQR

[

GRADUATION

__________

]

EXIT

TAPE TITLE

CM SET

–––––––––

TLEERASE

TLE DSPL

TAPE T

TLE

ERASE ALL

INFODSPL

ABC DEF

T t

678

123

MNO

KLGH

SET

’ . ,

–

WXY

TUVPQR

[

____________________

]

EXIT

TAPE TITLE

The MICRO cassette memory

100

To return to the FN screen

Select , , then press the center z on the control button after step 8. The PAGE1

screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.

To erase the label you have made

Select C, then press the center z on the control button in step 6. The last character is

erased.

To change the label you have made

Insert the cassette you want to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a

new label.

If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock

You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

Note on a recorded area

A blank portion between the recorded areas is also indicated as a recorded area.

Note on cassette information

You can turn off the cassette information using the q INFODSPL item in the menu

settings.

To erase the title

Select C, then press the center z on the control button. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Select c, then press the center z on the control button.

To enter the same character on the same button in succession

Select c, then press the center z on the control button to move the cursor to the next

position, and enter the character.

The MICRO cassette memory

101

Editing

Deleting all the data in the MICRO cassette memory

You can delete all the data (cassette title, date, photo, thumbnail, and cassette

information) in MICRO cassette memory at once.

(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.

(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 ERASE ALL through , then press the center z or B on the control

button.

(5)Select ERASE OK?, then press the center z on the control button.

(6)Select OK, then press the center z on the control button.

(7)Select EXECUTE, then press the center z on the control button. The message

“ERASING” appears on the screen. Once deleting is completed, the message

“COMPLETE” appears.

(8)Press DISPLAY to turn off the screen indicators.

To return to the FN screen

Select , , then press the center z on the control button after step 7. The PAGE1

screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.

To cancel deleting

Select RETURN in step 5 or 6, then press the center z on the control button.

Note

Once delete all the data in the MICRO cassette memory, the following operations do not

work:

–Multi-picture search

–Title search

–Date search

–Photo search

Note on ID number

This number cannot be deleted.

The MICRO cassette memory

102

— Customizing Your Camcorder —

Changing the menu settings

To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the

control button. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then

the menu item, and then the mode.

(1)In standby, MEMORY (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only) or VCR 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 the desired icon, then press the center z or B on the control button.

(4)Select the desired item, then press the center z or B on the control button.

(5)Select the desired setting, then press the center z on the control button.

(6)Repeat steps 3 to 5 if you want to change other items. To return to step 3, select

RETURN, then press the center z on the control button.

For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 106).

CAMERA

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

P EFFECT

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

VCR

MANUAL SET

P EFFECT

MEMORY

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

WHT BAL

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

P EFFECT

OTHERS

AREA SET

SUMMERTIME

BEEP

RETURN

OTHERS

AREA SET

SUMMERTIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

OFF

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OTHERS

AREA SET

SUMMERTIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

OTHERS

AREA SET

SUMMERTIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

OTHERS

AREA SET

SUMMERTIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

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AREA SET

SUMMERTIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

OFF

OTHERS

AREA SET

SUMMERTIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

OFF

(DCR-IP7/IP7BT

only)

Customizing Your Camcorder

103

Changing the menu settings

To turn off the menu

After step 5, press DISPLAY to turn off the menu.

To return to the FN screen

After step 5, select , 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.

Menu items are displayed as the following icons:

MANUAL SET

CAMERA SET

VCR SET

LCD/VF SET

MEMORY SET (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)

CM SET

TAPE SET

SETUP MENU

OTHERS

Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting.

Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch.

The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. The MEMORY

position of the POWER switch is only for the DCR-IP7/IP7BT.

Icon/item

PROGRAM AE

P EFFECT

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

D ZOOM

16:9WIDE

Mode

——

zON

OFF

zOFF

20×

120×

zOFF

Meaning

To suit your specific shooting requirement

(p. 52).

To add special effects like those in films or on

the TV to images (p. 48).

To adjust the white balance (p. 55).

To automatically activate the electronic shutter

when shooting in bright conditions.

To deactivate the electronic shutter even when

shooting in bright conditions.

To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom

is carried out.

To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to

20× zoom is performed digitally (p. 27).

To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to

120× zoom is performed digitally (p. 27).

—

To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 44).

POWER

switch

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA

(continued on the following page)

104

Icon/item

STEADYSHOT

VIDEOINPUT

LCD COLOR

VF B.L.

*STILL SET

PIC MODE

QUALITY

Meaning

To compensate for camera-shake.

To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

pictures are produced when shooting a

stationary object with a tripod.

To use the video plug of the A/V connecting

cable when recording from a player.

To use the S video plug of the A/V connecting

cable when recording from a player.

To adjust the color on the LCD screen with

b/B.

To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to

normal.

To brighten the viewfinder screen.

To not record continuously.

To record nine images continuously (p. 124).

To record still images in the fine image quality

mode.

To record still images in the standard image

quality mode.

Changing the menu settings

Low intensity high intensity

Mode

zON

OFF

zVIDEO

S VIDEO

——

zBRT NORMAL

BRIGHT

zSINGLE

MULTI SCRN

zFINE

STANDARD

POWER

switch

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

MEMORY

VCR

* DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

Notes on the SteadyShot function

The SteadyShot function may not work properly in the following cases:

•When the camera shake is excessive.

•When shooting in dark conditions.

•When the contrast of the subject and its background is low.

•When the subject is in vertical stripes.

•When shooting a moving subject.

•When attaching a conversion lens (optional).

If you cancel the SteadyShot function

The SteadyShot off indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive

compensation for camera-shake.

Notes on VF B.L.

When you select “BRIGHT,” the battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during

recording.

When you use the power source other than the battery pack

VF B.L. is automatically set to BRIGHT.

Customizing Your Camcorder

105

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

*MOVIE SET

MOVIEMODE

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

PHOTO SAVE

Mode

zSUPER FINE

FINE

STANDARD

LIGHTMODE

——

zRETURN

——

Meaning

To record moving pictures in the super fine

image quality.

To record moving pictures in the fine image

quality.

To record moving pictures in the standard

image quality.

To record moving pictures for e-mail

attachment.

To play back images in a continuous loop

(p. 154).

To delete all the unprotected images (p. 158).

To cancel formatting.

To format the inserted “Memory Stick.”

1. Select FORMAT, then press the center z on

the control button.

2. Select OK, then press the center z on the

control button.

3. After “EXECUTE” appears, select EXECUTE,

then press the center z on the control button.

“FORMATTING” flashes during formatting.

“COMPLETE” appears when formatting is

finished.

To duplicate still images on the tape onto the

“Memory Stick” (p. 140).

POWER

switch

MEMORY

VCR

MEMORY

VCR

* DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

Notes on formatting (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)

•The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder has been formatted at factory.

Formatting with your camcorder is not required.

•Do not slide the POWER switch or press any button while “FORMATTING” is

displayed.

•You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if its write-protect switch is set to LOCK.

•Format the “Memory Stick” if “ FORMAT ERROR” appears.

Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)

Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.

• Formatting erases sample images on the “Memory Stick.”

• Formatting erases the protected image data on the “Memory Stick.”

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Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

TITLEERASE

TITLE DSPL

TAPE TITLE

ERASE ALL

q INFODSPL

qREMAIN

CLOCK SET

LTR SIZE

DEMO MODE

Mode

——

zON

OFF

——

zON

OFF

zAUTO

——

zNORMAL

2×

zON

OFF

Meaning

To erase the superimposed title (p. 102).

To display the superimposed title.

To not display the title.

To label a cassette (p. 103)

To erase all the data in the MICRO cassette

memory (p. 104).

To display its cassette information of the tape.

This is displayed for 5 seconds in the following

cases: (p. XX).

•When turning on the power with a cassette

inserted or inserting a cassette.

•When entering the VCR mode using the

POWER switch.

To not display its cassette information of the

tape.

To display the remaining tape bar:

•for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is

turned on or a cassette is inserted, and

calculates the remaining amount of tape.

•for about 8 seconds after you select and

pressing the center z on the control button or

DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen

indicators.

•During fast-forwarding or rewinding the tape.

To always display the remaining tape indicator.

To set the date or time (p. 17).

To display the selected menu item in normal

size.

To display the selected menu item at twice the

normal size.

To make the demonstration appear.

To cancel the demonstration mode.

POWER

switch

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

CAMERA

Notes on DEMO MODE

•You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.

•DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the default setting and the demonstration

starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a

cassette inserted.

To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to the positions

other than CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF. To set to STBY (Standby) again,

leave the DEMO MODE to ON in the menu settings, set the POWER switch to OFF

(CHG), and slide the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Customizing Your Camcorder

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Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

DATA CODE*

AREA SET

DLS

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

Mode

zDATE/CAM

DATE

——

zOFF

zMELODY

NORMAL

OFF

zON

OFF

zLCD

V-OUT/LCD

zON

OFF

Meaning

To display date, time and various settings

during playback.

To display date and time during playback.

To set your area, now using the camcorder,

temporarily (p. XX).

To select when your area is not in daylight

saving time.

To set when your area is in daylight saving time.

To output the melody when you start/stop

recording or when an unusual condition occurs

on your camcorder.

To output the beep instead of the melody.

To cancel the melody and beep sound.

To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder.

To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

remote control misoperation caused by other

VCR’s remote control.

To show the indicators on the LCD screen and

viewfinder.

To show the indicators on the TV screen, LCD

screen and viewfinder.

To light up the camera recording lamp at the

front of your camcorder.

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that

the subject is not aware of your recording.

POWER

switch

MEMORY

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

* Using the Remote Commander only

Note

If you press DISPLAY with “DISPLAY” set to “V-OUT/LCD” in the menu settings, the

picture from the TV or VCR will not appear on the screen even when your camcorder is

connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.

Even if the power source is detached from the camcorder

The menu items setting will be retained even if you remove the power source.

When recording a close subject

When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the

camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is too close. In this case, we recommend you

set REC LAMP to OFF.

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– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

You can record an image onto the “Memory Stick” and easily play it back on your

camcorder. The following functions are also available using the “Memory Stick.”

•To capture the image recorded on the tape using the “Memory Stick.”

•To duplicate the image recorded on the “Memory Stick” onto the tape.

•To duplicate the image to your computer via the supplied USB cable.

•To delete an image, protect an image, and write the print mark.

On file format

Still image (JPEG)

Your camcorder compresses image data in the JPEG format (file extension .jpg).

Moving picture (MPEG)

Your camcorder compresses picture data in the MPEG format (file extension .mpg).

Typical image data file name

Still image

100-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.

Moving picture

MOV10001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

Mov10001.mpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.

Using a “Memory Stick”

•You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect switch on the “Memory

Stick” is set to LOCK.

•The position and shape of the write protect switch may be different depending on the

model.

•We recommend backing up important data.

•Image data may be damaged in the following cases:

–If you remove the “Memory Stick,” turn the power off or detach the battery for

replacement when the access lamp is flashing.

–If you use “Memory Stick”s near magnets or magnetic fields such as those of

speakers and televisions.

Terminal

Write-protect

switch Labeling position

— “Memory Stick” Operations —

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

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“Memory Stick” Operations

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts

of the connecting section.

•Stick its label on the labeling position.

•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to “Memory Stick”s.

•Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”s.

•Do not let “Memory Stick”s get wet.

•Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”s in locations that are:

–Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun.

–Under direct sunlight.

–Very humid or subject to corrosive gases.

•When you carry or store a “Memory Stick,” put it in its case.

“Memory Stick”s formatted by a computer

“Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a

guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.

Notes on image data compatibility

•Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the

Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA

(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other equipment

(DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform to this

universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)

•If you cannot use the “Memory Stick” that is used with other equipment, format it

with this camcorder (p. 109). However, formatting erases all information on the

“Memory Stick.”

“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

•The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Sony

Corporation under license.

•All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

Furthermore, “” and “” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

110

Inserting a “Memory Stick”

Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the v mark

facing up as illustrated.

Ejecting the “Memory Stick”

Slide the MEMORY EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow.

While the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from

the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick.” Do not turn the

power off , eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image

data breakdown may occur.

If “ MEMORYSTICK ERROR” is displayed

Remove the “Memory Stick,” then insert it again. If the message is indicated, the

“Memory Stick” may be corrupted. Use another “Memory Stick.”

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

“Memory Stick” slot

Access lamp

MEMORY EJECT

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“Memory Stick” Operations

FN 1

3–6

FNINDEXPLAY FNINDEXCAM

SELF

TIMER PLAY INDEX EXPO–

SURE

FOCUSMENU

LCD

BRT PLAY INDEX

PLAY INDEX

NETWORK

+–

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3

VOL

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3

EXIT

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Using a button displayed on the screen

Your camcorder has operation buttons on the screen. Use the control button to operate

the buttons on the screen.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(2)Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. Operation buttons appear on the LCD

screen. You can switch the memory playback/memory camera mode by

selecting PLAY/CAM.

(3)Select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen

appears. Operation buttons appear on the screen.

(4)Select PAGE2, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE2

screen appears. Operation buttons appear on the screen.

(5)Select PAGE3, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE3

screen appears. Operation buttons appear on the screen.

(6)Select a desired operation item, then press the center z on the control button.

Refer to relevant pages for each function.

In memory camera

mode

In memory camera

mode

In memory playback

mode (still image)

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To return to the FN screen

Select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.

To execute settings

Select OK, then press the center z on the control button.

If the item is not available

The color of the item changes to gray.

Select FN, then press the center z on the control button to display the following

buttons:

In memory camera mode

PAGE1 MENU, SELF TIMER, PLAY, INDEX, EXPOSURE, FOCUS

PAGE2 LCD BRT, PLAY, INDEX

PAGE3 VOL, PLAY, INDEX

In memory playback mode

PAGE1 MENU, CAM, INDEX, DELETE, +, –

PAGE2 LCD BRT, CAM, INDEX, PB ZOOM, +, –

PAGE3 DATA CODE, CAM, INDEX, +, –

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

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“Memory Stick” Operations

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Selecting the still image quality mode

You can select the image quality mode for still image recording. The default setting is

FINE.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(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 STILL SET, then press the center z or B on the control button.

(6)Select QUALITY, then press the center z or B on the control button.

(7)Select the desired image quality mode, then press the center z on the control

button.

(8)Press DISPLAY to turn off the menu.

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

PIC MODE

QUALITY

RETURN

SINGLE

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

PIC MODE

QUALITY

RETURN

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

PIC MODE

QUALITY

RETURN STANDARD

REMAIN

FINE

REMAIN

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

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Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

To return to the FN screen

Select RETURN, , then press the center z on the control button after step 7. The

PAGE1 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.

Image quality settings

Setting Meaning

FINE Use this mode when you want to record high quality images.

(Indicator: FINE) The image is compressed to about 1/6.

STANDARD This is the standard image quality. The image is compressed

(Indicator: STD) to about 1/10.

Approximate number of still images you can record on a

“Memory Stick”

The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode

you select. The table below indicates the recordable numbers when using the “Memory

Stick” formatted with this camcorder.

Quality “Memory Stick”

128 MB* 64 MB* 32 MB* 16 MB* 8 MB* 4 MB

FINE 1310 images 650 images 325 images 160 images 80 images 39 images

STANDARD

1970 images 980 images 485 images 240 images 120 images 58 images

* Optional

Note

In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,

depending on the types of images you are shooting.

Differences in image quality mode

Recorded images are compressed in the JPEG format before being stored in memory.

The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image

quality mode. Details are shown in the table below. (The image size is 640 × 480,

regardless of image quality mode. The data size before compression is about 600 KB.)

Image quality mode Memory capacity

FINE (FINE) About 100 KB

STANDARD (STD) About 60 KB

Image quality mode indicator

The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback.

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“Memory Stick” Operations

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Setting the moving picture quality mode

You can select the moving picture quality mode. The default setting is SUPER FINE.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(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 MOVIE SET, then press the center z or B on the control button.

(6)Select MOVIEMODE, then press the center z or B on the control button.

(7)Select the desired movie mode, then press the center z on the control button.

(8)Press DISPLAY to turn off the menu.

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

MEMORY SET

MOVIE SET

MOVIEMODE

REMAIN

RETURN

LIGHTMODE

REMAIN

18sec

MEMORY SET

MOVIE SET

MOVIEMODE

REMAIN

RETURN

MEMORY SET

MOVIE SET

MOVIEMODE

REMAIN

RETURN

SUPER FINE

REMAIN

8sec

SUPER FINE

FINE

STANDARD

LIGHTMODE

REMAIN

18sec

LIGHT

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

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Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Image quality settings

Setting

SUPER FINE

(Indicator: SFN)

FINE

(Indicator: FINE)

STANDARD

(Indicator: STD)

LIGHTMODE

(Indicator: LIGHT)

SUPER FINE: You can record a moving pictures in most highly quality. This mode is

suitable when you will modify the pictures using your computer. SUPER FINE is the

default setting of the camcorder.

FINE: You can record a moving picture for longer time than the SUPER FINE mode, the

quality, however, slightly declines.

STANDARD: You can record a moving picture for longer time than the FINE mode, the

image size, however, is smaller one.

LIGHTMODE: Since the file size is small, this mode is suitable for e-mail transmission.

The image quality, however, declines.

Note on frame mode

A moving picture consists of continuous still images. Frame rate indicates the number

of images played back for a second. The more the number increases, the more the

moving picture becomes natural in movement.

Note on transmission rate

The higher the transmission rate, the more the moving picture becomes natural in

movement.

Maximum recording time of moving pictures

Image quality mode Maximum recording time

SUPER FINE 45 s

FINE 1 min 10 s

STANDARD 2 min 20 s

LIGHTMODE 4 min 40 s

Meaning

Records 352 × 240 moving

pictures.

Records 352 × 240 moving

pictures.

Records 144 × 96 moving

pictures.

Records 144 × 96 moving

pictures.

Frame

rate

30 fps

10 fps

Transmission

rate (image

and audio)

1200 Kbps

750 Kbps

400 Kbps

200 Kbps

Indicator

(during

playback)

SFN

FINE

STD

LIGHT

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“Memory Stick” Operations

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a

“Memory Stick”

The table below indicates the recordable time when using the “Memory Stick”

formatted with this camcorder.

Quality “Memory Stick”

128 MB* 64 MB* 32 MB* 16 MB* 8 MB* 4 MB

SUPER FINE

13 min 6 min 3 min 1 min 45 s 20 s

FINE 20 min 10 min 5 min 2 min 1 min 35 s

STANDARD

41 min 20 min 10 min 5 min 2 min 1 min

LIGHTMODE

82 min 41 min 20 min 10 min 5 min 2 min

* Optional

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FINE

INDEXPLAY

NETWORK

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MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

PHOTO

Approximate number of images

recordable on the “Memory Stick.”

Number of recorded images.

Recording still images on a “Memory

Stick” – Memory Photo recording

– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.” You can also record nine still images

continuously. (MULTI SCRN)

Before operation

Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(2)Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights

up. The brightness of the image and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the

middle of the image and are fixed. Recording does not start yet.

(3)Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on

the “Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator

disappears.

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“Memory Stick” Operations

Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

–Wide mode

–Digital zoom

–SteadyShot function

–Fader

–Picture effect

–Digital effect

–Title

–Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)

While you are recording a still image

You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image displayed on the screen when you

press the button.

When recording a still image in step 2

The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.

Recording data

The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed

while recording. However, they are automatically recorded onto the “Memory Stick.”

To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander. When

using the camcorder for this operation, select CAM DATA or DATE DATA, then press

the center z on the control button, through DATA CODE on the PAGE3 screen (p. 36).

The number of still images recordable on the “Memory Stick”

It varies according to the image quality mode and the complexity of the subject.

Recording images continuously

You can record still images continuously. Select the multi screen mode described below

before recording.

Multi screen mode

Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the

images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( Indicator: )

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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(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 STILL SET, then press the center z or B on the control button.

(6)Select PIC MODE, then press the center z or B on the control button.

(7)Select MULTI SCRN, then press the center z on the control button.

(8)Press DISPLAY to turn off the menu.

To return to the FN screen

Select RETURN, , then press the center z on the control button after step 7. The

PAGE1 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.

If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full

“ FULL” appears on the screen, and you cannot record still images on this “Memory

Stick.”

4MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

5MEMORY SET

STILL SET

PIC MODE

QUALITY

RETURN

SINGLE

6MEMORY SET

STILL SET

PIC MODE

QUALITY

RETURN 7MEMORY SET

STILL SET

PIC MODE

QUALITY

RETURN

MULTI SCRNSINGLE

MULTI SCRN

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

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“Memory Stick” Operations

PHOTO

2FN

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3

EXIT

MENU FOCUS

SELF

TIMER PLAY INDEX EXPO–

SURE

SELF

TIMER

Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording

Self-timer memory photo recording

You can record images on a “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use the

Remote Commander for this operation.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(2)Select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen

appears.

(3)Select SELF TIMER, then press the center z on the control button.

The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

(4)Press DISPLAY to turn off the screen buttons.

(5)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 recording starts

automatically.

To record moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” with the self-

timer

Press START/STOP in step 5. To stop the recording, press START/STOP again.

To cancel the self-timer recording

Select SELF TIMER on the PAGE1 screen, then press the center z on the control button

before the shutter is fired so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears from the

screen. You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the Remote Commander.

PHOTO

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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording

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.

To check the image to be recorded

You can check the image by pressing PHOTO on the camcorder lightly, then press it

deeper to start the self-timer recording.

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“Memory Stick” Operations

Recording an image from a tape as a still

image

– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it on a

“Memory Stick” as a still image.

Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input jack and record

it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.”

Before operation

•Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.

•Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Select , then press the center z on the control button. The picture recorded

on the tape is played back.

(3)Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the tape freezes.

“CAPTURE” appears on the screen. Recording does not start yet.

(4)Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on

the “Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator

disappears.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike the camcorder. As well do not turn the power off , eject the

“Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may

occur.

If “ ” appears on the screen

The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompatible with your camcorder because its format

does not conform with your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick.”

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CAPTURE

FN FN

FINE FINE

PHOTO PHOTO

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

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If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode

Your camcorder stops momentarily.

Sound recorded on the tape

You cannot record the audio from the tape.

Titles which have already been recorded on tapes

You cannot record the titles on “Memory Stick”s. The title does not appear while you

are recording a still image with PHOTO.

Recording date/time

The date/time when it is recorded on the “Memory Stick” is recorded. Various settings

are not recorded.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press

the button.

Recording a still image from other equipment

Before operation

Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings (p. 105). (The default setting is LCD.)

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)When using the A/V connecting cable, set VIDEOINPUT to the appropriate

position depending on the player (p. XX).

(3)Play back the recorded tape.

The image of the other equipment is displayed on the screen.

(4)Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 126.

Using the A/V connecting cable

Connect the yellow or black plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video or S video

jack on the VCR.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

Recording an image from a tape as a still image

: Signal flow

A/V

S VIDEO or VIDEO

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“Memory Stick” Operations

If your VCR 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 of the VCR. This connection

produces higher quality MICROMV format pictures.

Using the i.LINK cable

Note

The “ ” flashes in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert “Memory

Stick” again, and record distortion-free images.

–When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has

been repeatedly used for dubbing.

Recording an image from a tape as a still image

: Signal flow (supplied)

MICROMV

126

STD

REC

0:03

[45 ]

min

SEC

BBB

INDEXPLAY

NETWORK

START/STOP

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

Recordable time on the “Memory Stick.”

This indicator is displayed for 5 seconds after

pressing START/STOP. This indicator is not

recorded.

Recording moving pictures on “Memory

Stick”s – MPEG movie recording

– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

You can record moving pictures with sound on “Memory Stick”s.

Before operation

Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(2)Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording

lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up.

The recordable time of a MPEG movie

Quality mode recordable time

SUPER FINE Approx. 45 s

FINE Approx. 1 min 10 s

STANDARD Approx. 2 min 20 s

LIGHTMODE Approx. 4 min 40 s

To stop recording

Press START/STOP.

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Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s – MPEG movie

recording

Note

Sound is recorded in monaural.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

–Wide mode

–Digital zoom

–SteadyShot function

–Fader

–Picture effect

–Digital effect

–Title

–Low lux of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)

Recording date/time

The date/time are not displayed while recording. However, they are automatically

recorded onto the “Memory Stick.”

To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander

during playback. Various settings cannot be recorded.

During recording on a “Memory Stick”

Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is

not recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

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STD

REC

[15 ]

0:03

0:15:42

min

SEC

BBB

START/STOP

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

This indicator is displayed for 5 seconds after

pressing START/STOP. This indicator is not

recorded.

Recordable time on the “Memory Stick.”

Recording a picture from a tape as a

moving picture

– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a

moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture

data through the input jack and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.”

Before operation

•Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.

•Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Select , then press the center z on the control button. The picture recorded

on the tape is played back.

(3)Press START/STOP at the scene where you want to start recording from. Your

camcorder starts recording.

The recordable time of a MPEG movie

Quality mode recordable time

SUPER FINE Maximum 45 s

FINE Maximum 1 min 10 s

STANDARD Maximum 2 min 20 s

LIGHTMODE Maximum 4 min 40 s

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Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture

To stop recording

Press START/STOP.

Note

Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tapes.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike the camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject the

“Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may

occur.

Titles have already recorded on tapes

You cannot record the titles on “Memory Stick”s. The title does not appear while you

are recording a moving picture.

The data code recorded on the tape

This is not recorded on the “Memory Stick.” The camcorder records the new date and

time when the recording on the “Memory Stick” is made.

During recording

The video control buttons do not work.

Recording a moving picture from other equipment

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)When using the A/V connecting cable, set VIDEOINPUT to the appropriate

position depending on the player.

(3)Play back the recorded tape.

The image of the other equipment is displayed on the screen.

(4)Follow the procedure on page 131 from the steps 3 on wards at the point

where you want to start recording.

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: Signal flow (supplied)

MICROMV

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

: Signal flow

A/V

Using the A/V connecting cable

Connect the yellow or black plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video or S video

jack or the black plug of it to the S video jack on the VCR.

If your VCR 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 of the VCR. This connection

produces higher quality MICROMV format pictures.

Using the i.LINK cable

Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture

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Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture

Note

The “ ” flashes in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert “Memory

Stick” again, and record distortion-free images.

–When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has

been repeatedly used for dubbing.

During recording on the “Memory Stick”

Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is

not recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

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– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” on top of

the moving picture you are recording.

You can record the superimposed images on a tape. However, you cannot record onto

any “Memory Stick.”

M. CHROM (Memory chromakey)

You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a

moving picture.

M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey)

You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustration or title

with a moving picture. Record a title on a “Memory Stick” before a trip or event for

convenience.

C. CHROM (Camera chromakey)

You can superimpose a moving picture on top of a still image such as an image which

can be used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue area

of the moving picture will be swapped with a still image.

M.OVERLAP* (Memory overlap)

You can make a moving picture fade in on top of a still image.

* The superimposed image using Memory overlap function can be recorded on tapes

only.

C A M M

C H R O M

M C A M

C H R O M

M. CHROM Still image Moving picture

Blue

M. OVERLAP* Still image Moving picture

C. CHROM Still image Moving picture

Blue

M. LUMI Still image Moving picture

Superimposing a still image in a “Memory

Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX

M C A M

L U M I

O V E R –

L A P

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4,5

MEM

+–

100–0001

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MEM MIX

MCCAM

LUMI OVER–

LAP

OFF OK

MCCAM

CHROM

CAMCM

CHROM

M. LUMI

100–0001

+–

MEM MIX

OFF OK

+–

M. LUMI

100–0001

+–

MEM MIX

OFF OK

+–

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving

picture – MEMORY MIX

Before operation

•Insert the tape for recording into your camcorder.

•Insert the “Memory Stick” recorded with still images into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2)In standby mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The

PAGE1 screen appears.

(3)Select MEM MIX, then press the center z on the control button. The last

recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a

thumbnail image.

(4)Select –/+ on the lower-right corner of the screen, then press the center z on

the control button to select the still image which you want to superimpose.

–: to see the previous image

+: to see the next image

(5)Select a desired mode, then press the center z on the control button. The still

image is superimposed on the moving picture.

(6)Select –/+ on the lower-left corner of the screen, then press the center z on the

control button to adjust the effect.

(7)Select OK, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen

appears.

(8)Select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button. The FN screen

appears.

(9)Press START/STOP to start recording.

Still image

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Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving

picture – MEMORY MIX

Items to adjust

M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped

with a moving picture

M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

C. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture which is to be

swapped with a still image

M.OVERLAP No adjustment necessary

The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.

To change the still image to be superimposed

Before step 7, select –/+ on the lower-right corner, then press the center z on the

control button.

To cancel MEMORY MIX

Before step 7, select OFF, then press the center z on the control button.

Notes

•You cannot make a memory mix function using a moving image. If you select a

moving file, the black thumbnail image appears.

•When you try to mix a moving file image recorded on a “Memory Stick,” the message

“@ NOT REC” appears and you cannot mix the moving file image onto the tape.

•When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of

the picture may not be clear.

•You cannot reselect the mode. Select OFF, then press the center z on the control

button again to return to PAGE1.

The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images

–For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018

–For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) 100-0019~100-0020

Sample images

Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are

protected (p. 155).

Image data modified with a computer or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.

To record a still image without any effect on a tape

Select –/+ on the lower-left corner, then press the center z on the control button to

increase the bars to maximum in the M. LUMI mode in step 6.

Note on M.OVERLAP

Once you select M.OVERLAP, you cannot reselect a still image. If you select another

image, select OFF, then press the center z on the control button to release

M.OVERLAP before step 7 and select another image.

When you press PHOTO button in step 9

You can record a still images on the tape.

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Copying still images from a tape

– Photo save

– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes

and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.

Before operation

•Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.

•Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(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 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 PHOTO SAVE, then press the center z or B on the control button.

“PHOTO BUTTON” appears on the screen.

(6)Press PHOTO firmly. The still image from the tape is recorded on a “Memory

Stick.” The number of still images copied is displayed. “END” is displayed

when copying is completed.

(7)Select END, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1

screen appears.

(8)Select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button. The FN screen

appears.

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PHOTO SAVE 0 : 30 : 00

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PHOTO SAVE 0 : 00 : 00

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PHOTO BUTTON

END

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PHOTO SAVE

RETURN READY

END END

PHOTO

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PHOTO SAVE

RETURN

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

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Copying still images from a tape – Photo save

To stop or end copying

Select END, then press the center z on the control button in step 5.

When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full

“MEMORY FULL” appears on the screen, and the copying stops. Select END, then

press the center z on the control button, insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the

procedure from step 2.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject the

“Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may

occur.

If the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

“NOT READY” appears when you select the item in the menu settings.

When you change the “Memory Stick” in the middle of copying

Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous

“Memory Stick.”

Note

The message “NOT READY” appears when you select PHOTO SAVE in the following

cases:

•Any images are not recorded on the tape.

•Images are recorded before the actual position.

In such cases, do the tape photo recording or rewind the tape, then select PHOTO

SAVE.

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Viewing a still image

– Memory photo playback

– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back

six images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.

(2)In MEMORY mode, select PLAY, then press the center z on the control button.

In VCR mode, select PB, then press the center z on the control button.

The last recorded image is displayed.

(3)Select –/+, then press the center z on the control button to select the desired

still image.

–: to see the previous image

+: to see the next image

To stop memory photo playback

Select CAM or VCR, then press the center z on the control button.

Note

Playback images recorded on the “Memory Stick” are not output:

•From the i.LINK (MICROMV) jack.

•From the A/V jack if the i.LINK cable is plugged in the camcorder.

Notes on the file name

•The directory number may not be displayed and only the file name may be displayed

if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard.

•“ - DIRECTORY ERROR” may appear on the screen if the structure of the

directory does not conform to the DCF standard. While this message appears, you can

play back images but cannot record them on the “Memory Stick.”

•The file name flashes on the screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable.

PLAY

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

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Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback

Data Directory Number/File Number

Image number/Total number of recorded images

Protect indicator

Print mark

Recording data

To play back recorded images on a TV screen

•Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your

camcorder before the operation.

•When operating memory photo playback on the TV or on the LCD screen, the image

quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is

as good as ever.

•Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be

output from the TV speakers.

Image data modified with a computer or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.

Still image

You can also select still images from the PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 screen by selecting

–/+.

When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”

The message “ NO FILE” appears.

Screen indicators during still image playback

Recording data

To display the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded), select

CAM DATA or DATE DATA, then press the center z on the control button through

DATA CODE on the PAGE3 screen, then press the center z on the control button

during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 36).

To turn off the screen indicators

Press DISPLAY.

6 / 40

MEMORY PLAY

100–0006

JUL 4 2001

12:05:56 AM

FNINDEXCAM

+–

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Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen)

You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when

searching for a particular image.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.

(2)In MEMORY mode, go to step 3.

In VCR mode, select PB, then press the center z on the control button.

(3)Select INDEX, then press the center z on the control button to display the

index screen.

An orange B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing

to the index screen mode.

Selecting the B mark makes the color of the B mark to orange from green. However, the

B mark remains green when you use –/+ or C/c on the Remote Commander.

T: to display the previous six images

t: to display the following six images

You can also use –/+ or C/c on the Remote Commander instead.

To return to the FN screen

Select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.

To return to the normal playback screen (single screen)

Move the B mark to the image you want to display, then press the center z on the

control button. When you use the Remote Commander, move the B mark to the image

you want to display, then press PLAY.

Note

When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This

indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick.” These

numbers are different from the data file names (p. 112).

Image data modified with a computer or shot with other equipment

These files may not be displayed on the index screen.

Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback

B mark

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EXITDEL

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T t

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Viewing a moving picture

– MPEG movie playback

– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play

back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.

(2)In MEMORY mode, select PLAY, then press the center z on the control button.

In VCR mode, select PB, then press the center z on the control button.

The last recorded image is displayed.

(3)Select +/–, then press the center z on the control button to select the desired

moving picture. To see the previous picture, select –, then press the center z

on the control button. To see the next picture, select +, then press the center z

on the control button.

(4)Select MPEG N X, then press the center z on the control button. Playback

starts.

(5)Select VOL –/VOL +, 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 VOL –

/VOL +.

To pause playback

Select MPEG N X, then press the center z on the control button. Press again to start

playback.

PLAY

VOL

MPEG SCRN

SIZE

N X

VOL

–

–– –

INDEXCAM

+–

MOV

00001

MEMORY PL AY

1/20

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

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Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback

To change the screen size

Select SCRN SIZE, then press the center z on the control button. The screen size

changes as follows:

Note

The MPEG movie recorded with the camcorder:

•Is MPEG MOVIE AD.

•Cannot be played back on other digital still camera and digital video camera recorder.

•Cannot be output from the i.LINK (MICROMV) jack.

To play back recorded images on a TV screen

•Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your

camcorder before operation.

•Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be

output from the TV speakers.

Image data modified with a computer or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder and the volume cannot be

adjusted.

When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”

The message “ NO FILE” appears.

Moving picture

You can select moving pictures from the PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 screen by selecting

–/+.

Notes on the screen size

•The picture may not be displayed at the middle of the screen depending on the movie.

•Even if you switch the screen size, the picture may not be displayed on full-screen size

depending on the movie.

VOL

MPEG SCRN

SIZE

N X

VOL

–

INDEXCAM

+–

MOV

10001

MEMORY P LAY

1/20

VOL

MPEG SCRN

SIZE

N X

VOL

–

INDEXCAM

+–

MOV

10001

MEMORY P LAY

1/20

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Screen indicators during moving picture playback

Recommended computer environment

Recommended Windows environment

OS: Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 3.51 or later standard

installation is required.

However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS

* MPEG files cannot be handled on Widows 3.1.

Application: InternetExplorer 4.0 or later (This application comes equipped with

Windows 98 or later), or Windows Media Player (Active Movie Player)

must be installed.

Recommended Macintosh environment

CPU:PowerPC

OS: Mac OS 7.6.1 or later

Application: QuickTime 3.0 or later

* For details on system requirement for QuickTime, refer to the Web site of Apple

Computer, Inc.

Recording date/time

To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander

during playback. Various settings are not displayed. You can also use DATA CODE on

the PAGE3 screen for this operation (p. 36).

To turn off the screen indicators

Press DISPLAY.

Picture number/Total number of recorded

pictures

Data directory number/File number

Protect indicator

Recording date/time. (Various settings are

displayed as “– – –”.)

VOL

MPEG SCRN

SIZE

N X

VOL

–

INDEXCAM

+–

JUL 4 2001

12:05:56

MOV

00001

0:01

1/20

Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback

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Dubbing images recorded on the

“Memory Stick” onto the tape

You can dub a still image or title recorded on a “Memory Stick” to a tape. You can also

use the Remote Commander.

Before operation

•Insert the tape to be recorded into your camcorder.

•Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Locate the desired recording start point of the tape, then stop the tape.

(3)Select PB, then press the center z on the control button. Next, select the still

image you want to dub by selecting –/+.

(4)Select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen

appears.

(5)Select PAGE3, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE3

screen appears.

(6)Select q REC CTRL, then press the center z on the control button. The q

REC CTRL appears.

(7)Select REC START, then press the center z on the control button. The

camcorder starts the dubbing. To pause the dubbing, select REC PAUSE, then

press the center z on the control button.

(8)When you try to dub another image, select –/+, then press the center z on the

control button and carry out step 7.

6,7

100–0102

–+

4FN 5

PAGE3

1MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

REC

PAUSE

REC CTRL

102/102

MEMORY PLAY

RET.

REC

START

100–0102

–+

REC

PAUSE

REC CTRL

0:00:07

MEMORY PLAY

RET.

REC

START

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To stop dubbing

Select , then press the center z on the control button, or press the stop button on

the Remote Commander.

When using the Remote Commander

Press the REC buttons on the Remote Commander simultaneously after step 3. The

camcorder starts dubbing.

Notes

•You cannot dub MPEG movie files to the tape.

•You cannot dub the index screen to the tape.

Image files modified with a computer or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to dub the images.

REC

Dubbing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” onto the tape

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Enlarging still images recorded on

“Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM

– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.”

Before operation

Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)In memory playback 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 PB ZOOM, then press the center z on the control button. The PB ZOOM

screen appears.

(4)Push down ZOOM to enlarge the image. The zoom scaling can be selected

from 2×, 3×, 4×, and 5×.

(5)Move the enlarged area.

v: To view the upper portion of the original image.

V: To view the lower portion of the original image.

b: To view the left portion of the original image.

B: To view the left portion of the original image.

To cancel the Memory PB ZOOM function

Press the center z on the control button.

MEMORY PLAY

3/14

PB ZOOM

[EXEC]:END 100–0003

3,5

1FN

ZOOM

PAGE2

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Note

You cannot record the images on the “Memory Stick,” which are enlarged by the

Memory PB ZOOM function. Record the images on the VCR using your camcorder as a

player.

Pictures in the Memory PB ZOOM mode

Pictures are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV) jack.

In Memory PB ZOOM mode

If you press DISPLAY, the indicators on the Memory PB ZOOM screen disappears.

The edges of an enlarged image

The edges of the enlarged image cannot be displayed at the center of the screen.

MPEG movie files recorded on “Memory Stick”s

The PB ZOOM function does not work.

Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB

ZOOM

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Playing back images in a continuous loop

– SLIDE SHOW

– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially

when checking recorded images or during a presentation.

Before operation

Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(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 SLIDE SHOW, then press the center z or B on the control button.

(6)Select START, then press the center z on the control button. Your camcorder

plays back the images recorded on the “Memory Stick” in sequence.

4MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

5MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

READY

61 / 6

DE SHOW

100–00001

+–

PAUSE

END

1 / 6

DE SHOW

100–00001

+–

START

END

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

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To stop the slide show

Select END, then press the center z on the control button.

To pause during a slide show

Select PAUSE, then press the center z on the control button.

To return to the FN screen

Select END, 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.

To start the slide show from a particular image

Select the desired image by selecting and executing –/+ before step 5.

To view the recorded images on the TV screen

Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your

camcorder before operation.

If you change the “Memory Stick” during operation

The slide show does not operate. If you change the “Memory Stick,” carry out the

procedure from the beginning.

To play the slide show with the screen indicators turned off

After step 5, press DISPLAY to turn off the screen indicators. You can start/pause the

slide show using MEMORY PLAY on the Remote Commander. To end the slide show,

press DISPLAY again, next, select END, then press the center z on the control

button.

When there is no images on the “Memory Stick”

The message “ NO FILE” appears.

Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW

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Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection

– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images.

Before operation

Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.

(2)In MEMORY mode, go to step 3.

In VCR mode, select PB, then press the center z on the control button.

(3)Select INDEX, then press the center z on the control button. The index screen

appears.

(4)Select - MARK, then press the center z on the control button. The screen for

protecting the image appears.

(5)Select the image you want to protect, then press the center z on the control

button. The “-” mark appears on the protected image.

(6)Repeat step 5 to select other images.

To return to the FN screen

Select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button.

To cancel image protection

Select the image you want to cancel image protection, then press the center z on the

control button in step 5 again. The “-” mark disappears.

Note

Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick,” including the protected

image data. Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.

If the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot carry out image protection.

INDEX

4–6123

456

EXIT

RET.

MARK

1 / 40

123

456

EXITDEL

MARK

T t

2 / 40

MARK

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

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Deleting images

– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or selected

images.

Deleting selected images

Before operation

Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.

(2)In MEMORY mode, select PLAY, then press the center z on the control button.

In VCR mode, select PB, then press the center z on the control button.

Select –/+, then press the center z on the control button to select the image

you want to delete.

(3)Select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen

appears.

(4)Select DELETE, then press the center z on the control button. “DELETE?”

appears on the screen.

(5)Select OK, then press the center z on the control button. The selected image is

deleted.

To return to the FN screen

Select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button after step 5.

To cancel deleting an image

Select CANCEL, then press the center z on the control button in step 5.

DELE–

DELETE

100–00010 3 / 40

DELETE?

OK CAN–

CEL

3FN 1

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

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Deleting images

Notes

•When you delete a protected image, first cancel the image protection.

•Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images before deleting

them.

If the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot delete images.

Deleting selected images on the index screen

Before operation

Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.

(2)In MEMORY mode, go to step 3.

In VCR mode, select PB, then press the center z on the control button.

(3)Select INDEX, then press the center z on the control button.

The index screen appears.

(4)Select DEL, then press the center z on the control button. The DEL screen

appears.

(5)Move the B mark to the image you want to delete, then press the center z on

the control button. The number of the selected image is highlighted.

(6)Repeat step 5 to select other image.

(7)After selecting all the images, select EXEC, then press the center z on the

control button. “DELETE?” appears on the screen.

(8)Select OK, then press the center z on the control button. The selected images

are deleted. The message “ERASING” appears. After the erasing is completed,

the index screen appears.

INDEX

4–61

456

EXITDEL

123

456

EXITDEL

MARK

EXEC

DEL

1 / 40

3 / 40

RET.

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

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Deleting images

To return to the FN screen

Select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button after step 8.

To cancel deleting an image

Select CANCEL, then press the center z on the control button in step 8.

Deleting all the images

You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.”

Before operation

Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(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 DELETE ALL, then press the center z or B on the control button.

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

READY

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

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(6)Select OK, then press the center z on the control button. OK changes to

EXECUTE.

(7)Select EXECUTE, then press the center z on the control button.

“DELETING” appears on the screen. When all the unprotected images are

deleted, “COMPLETE” is displayed.

(8)Press DISPLAY to turn off the menu.

To return to the FN screen

Select RETURN, , then press the center z on the control button.

To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick”

Select RETURN in step 5 or 6, then press the center z on the control button.

While “DELETING” appears

Do not slide the POWER switch or press any buttons.

Deleting images

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

EXECUTE

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

DELETING

MEMORY SET STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

COMPLETE

MEMORY SET

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Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK

– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

You can specify the recorded still image to print out by putting marks. This function is

useful for printing out still images later.

Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for

specifying the still images to print out.

Before operation

Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.

(2)In MEMORY mode, go to step 3.

In VCR mode, select PB, then press the center z on the control button.

(3)Select INDEX, then press the center z on the control button.

The index screen appears.

(4)Select MARK, then press the center z on the control button. The screen for

writing a print mark appears.

(5)Move the B mark to the image you want to write a print mark, then press the

center z on the control button.

The mark appears on the selected image.

(6)Repeat step 5 to write print marks on other images.

(7)After writing all the print marks, select EXIT, then press the center z on the

control button. The FN screen appears.

To cancel writing print marks

Select the image you want to cancel the print mark, then press the center z on the

control button again in step 5. The mark disappears from the image.

If the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot write print marks on still images.

Moving pictures

You cannot write print marks on moving pictures.

INDEX

4–6123

456

EXIT

MARK

123

456

EXITDEL

MARK

1 / 40

2 / 40

RET.

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

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Connecting with a computer

— Connecting with a computer —

Viewing images recorded on a tape using

your computer

You can view or edit the images recorded on a tape using your computer. You can

record the images edited with the computer on the tape.

To view images on your computer, the optional application software MovieShaker

Ver.3.1 for MICROMV is required.

Note

To view images on your computer, you have to install the i.LINK driver and the

application software into your computer. They are included in the supplied application

software MovieShaker Ver.3.1 for MICROMV.

Before installing the i.LINK driver and the application software into your computer, be

sure not to connect the camcorder with the computer. For details on installing and

i.LINK connection, refer to the operating instructions supplied with MovieShaker

Ver.3.1 for MICROMV.

Recommended computer environment

Recommended Windows environment

OS: Microsoft Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP

Home Edition (due to support) or Windows XP Professional (due to

support) standard installation is required.

However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an

upgraded OS

CPU: MMX Pentium III 600 MHz or faster

MMX Pentium III 800 MHz or faster

Main memory: 128 MB or larger

256 MB or larger

The i.LINK connector must be provided as standard.

Note

Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

i.LINK connector

Computer i.LINK

cable

Push into the end

MICROMV

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Stick” using your computer

– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

You can view data recorded on a “Memory Stick” using your computer.

Note

Data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is stored in the following formats. Make sure that

applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer.

–Still images: JPEG format

–Moving images/audio: MPEG format

Recommended computer environment

Recommended Windows environment

OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me or Windows 2000

Professional standard installation is required.

However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS

CPU:MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster

•The USB connector must be provided as standard.

•An application such as Windows Media Player capable of playing back MPEG picture

must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

Recommended Macintosh environment

Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1, Mac OS X standard installation

However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used for the following

models.

•iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive

•iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation

•The USB connector must be provided as standard.

•QuickTime 3.0 or later must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

Notes

•Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if

you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time or when

using a hub.

•Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, some

equipment may not operate.

•Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

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Connecting with a computer

Installing the USB driver

Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to the

computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing

images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camcorder.

Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB driver is

completed.

For Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000

Professional users

(1)Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2)Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The

application software screen appears.

(3)Set the cursor on “USB Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE/Me and

Windows 2000” and click. USB driver installation starts.

(4)Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.

(5)Connect the USB jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

(6)Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, connect the AC power adaptor

and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

USB MODE appears on the screen of your camcorder. Your computer

recognizes the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.

(7)Follow the on-screen messages to have the Add Hard Ware Wizard recognize

the hardware. The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because 2 different USB

drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without

interrupting it.

Notes

•You cannot install the USB driver if a “Memory Stick” is not in your camcorder.

Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder before installing the USB

driver.

•The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to

your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Re-install the

USB driver following the procedure on page 149.

USB connector

USB

Computer USB cable Push into the end

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Image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection

The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your

camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following

procedure to correctly install the USB driver.

Step 1 Uninstall the incorrect USB driver

1Turn on the power and allow Windows to load.

2Connect the USB jack on your computer to the USB jack on your camcorder

using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.

3Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, connect the AC power adapter,

and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

4Open your computer’s “Device Manager.”

Windows 2000 Professional:

Open “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “Hardware” tab, and click the

“Device Manager” button.

Other OS:

Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System,”, and click “Device

Manager”.

5Select “Other devices”.

Select the device prefixed with the “?” mark and delete.

Ex: (?)Sony Handycam

6Turn the power OFF (CHARGE), and then disconnect the USB cable.

7Reboot your computer.

Step 2 Install the USB driver on the CD-ROM

Perform the entire procedure listed in “Installing the USB Driver” on the page 148.

For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users

(1)Turn on the power of your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.

(2)Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

(3)Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.

(4)Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the window.

(5)Move the following 2 files from the window opened in step 3 to the System

Folder icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop).

•Sony Camcorder USB Driver

•Sony Camcorder USB Shim

(6)When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click OK.

(7)Restart your computer.

For Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS X

The USB driver need not be installed. Your Mac is automatically recognized as a driver

just by connecting your Mac using the USB cable.

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Connecting with a computer

Viewing images

For Windows users

(1)Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2)Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the

other end to the USB connector on your computer.

(3)Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power

adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet.

(4)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

USB MODE appears on the screen of the camcorder.

(5)Open “My Computer” on Windows and double click the newly recognized

drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (E:)”)

The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

(6)Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.

For the detailed folder and file name, see ”Image file storage destinations and

image files” (p. 152).

As for the stored files using the network function, refer to the network function

operating instructions (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only).

Desired file type Double-click in this order

Still image/ “Dcim” folder t“100msdcf” folder tImage file

Moving picture*

* Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If

you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick,” the image and sound may

break off.

USB connector

USB

Computer USB cable Push into the end

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Unplug the USB cable/Eject the “Memory Stick”

For Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me users

To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick,” follow the procedure below.

(1)Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the Task Tray and

click to cancel the applicable drive.

(2)A message to remove the device from the system appears, then unplug the

USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.”

For Macintosh users

(1)Quit application programs opened.

Make sure that the access lamp of the hard disk is not lit.

(2)Drag and drop the “Memory Stick” icon to the Trash or select Eject under the

Special menu.

(3)Eject the “Memory Stick.”

Notes on using your computer

“Memory Stick”

•“Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick”

formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “Memory Stick” in

your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was

connected.

•Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the

“Memory Stick” life.

•Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played

back on your camcorder.

Software

•Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a

still image file.

•When you load an image modified using a retouch software from your computer to

the camcorder or when you directly modify the image on the camcorder, the image

format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open

the file.

Communications with your computer

Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after

recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

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Connecting with a computer

Image file storage destinations and image files

Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode.

The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within

the range from 0001 to 9999.

For Windows Me users

(The drive recognizing the camera is [E:])

Folder File Meaning

100msdcf DSC0ssss.jpg Still image file

MOV1ssss.mpg Moving picture file

Folder containing still image and

moving picture data

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— Network operation —

Accessing to the network

FNINDEXPLAY

NETWORK

MEMORY/

NETWORK

VCR

CAMERA (CHG)

POWER

OFF

MODE

– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

You can access the Internet using a Bluetooth device that complies to the camcorder.

Once the access is made, you can make your album on the Web, view a Web page, or

send/receive your e-mail, etc. This section describes only how to open the Network

menu. For details on the network operations, refer to the network function operating

instructions supplied with the camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(2)Select NETWORK, then press the center z on the control button. The Network

Menu appears and the Bluetooth lamp turns on.

When you send e-mail using the network function, you can attach an image recorded

on a “Memory Stick” to e-mail. Attachable file size is up to 3 MB per one e-mail

message. When attaching a moving image file, the available time of the attached image

depends on the image quality mode. For details, see the table below.

Image quality mode SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD LIGHTMODE

Available time/one e-mail 17 s 29 s 58 s 119 s

BROWSE

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Network operation

Note on trademarks

•The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Sony

Corporation under license.

•All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not

mentioned in each case in this manual.

When using the network function

Hold the camcorder with both hands as illustrated below.

Note

Be careful not to touch the V BATT lever while you are operating the camcorder. The

battery pack may be accidentally become detached from the camcorder.

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If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to

troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and

contact your Sony dealer. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis

display function has worked. See page 166.

In recording mode

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

•The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.

cSet it to CAMERA (p. 22).

•The tape has run out.

cRewind the tape or insert a new one (p. 19, 38).

•The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

cUse a new tape or slide the tab (p. 19).

•The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).

cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize (p. 175).

•While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder

has been in standby mode for more than 5 minutes.

cSet the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn on the

power (p. 22).

•The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.

cInstall a fully charged battery pack.

•The viewfinder is not extended to the end.

cPull out the viewfinder.

•The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

cAdjust the viewfinder lens (p. 26).

•STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.

cSet it to ON (p. 105).

•The setting is the manual focus mode.

cSet to the auto focus mode. (p. 59)

•Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

cAdjust to focus manually (p. 59).

•The LCD panel is open.

cClose the LCD panel. (p. 24)

•The contrast between the subject and the background is

too high. This is not a malfunction.

•This is called the smear phenomenon. This is not a

malfunction.

•Slow shutter or low lux mode is activated. This is not a

malfunction.

•If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to

CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu

settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder

automatically starts the demonstration.

cInsert a cassette. The demonstration stops. You can also

cancel DEMO MODE (p. 110).

— Troubleshooting —

Types of trouble and their solutions

START/STOP does not operate.

The power goes off.

The image on the viewfinder

screen is not clear.

The SteadyShot function does not

work.

The autofocusing function does

not work.

The picture does not appear in the

viewfinder.

A vertical band appears when you

shoot a subject such as lights or a

candle flame against a dark

background.

A vertical band appears when you

shoot a very bright subject.

Some tiny white spots appear on

the screen.

An unknown picture is displayed

on the screen.

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Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and their solutions

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

•The backlight function is active.

cSet it off (p. 29).

•BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.

cSet it to MELODY or NORMAL (p. 105).

•Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings (p. 105).

In the playback mode

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

•The tape has run out.

cRewind the tape. (p. 38)

•The video head may be dirty.

cClean the heads using the cleaning cassette (p. 176).

•The volume is turned to minimum.

cTurn up the volume (p. 34).

•The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion

(p. 169).

•TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.

cSet it to ON in the menu settings (p. 105).

•The screen indicators is displayed.

cTurn off the screen indicators (p. XX).

•The setup of VIDEOINPUT is wrong.

cSet it to the appropriate position (p. XX).

•When playing back a transition of recordings, the

playback picture freezes for about 1 second. This is not a

malfunction.

In the recording and playback modes

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

•The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.

cInstall a charged battery pack (p. 12, 13).

•The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.

cConnect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 16).

The picture appears too bright,

and the subject does not appear on

the screen.

The click of the shutter does not

sound.

A horizontal band appears when

shooting a TV screen or computer

screen.

Playback is not possible.

There are horizontal lines on the

picture or the playback picture is

not clear or does not appear.

No sound or only a low sound is

heard when playing back a tape.

The multi-picture search, title

search, date search, or photo

search function does not work.

The title is not displayed.

Dubbing cannot be made when

using the A/V connecting cable.

The playback picture freezes for

about 1 second.

The camcorder does not function

even if you slide the POWER

switch.

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Types of trouble and their solutions

In the recording and playback modes

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

•The temperature of the environment is too low.

•The battery pack is not fully charged.

cCharge the battery pack fully again (p. 13).

•The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

cReplace with a new battery pack (p. 12).

•You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or

cold environment for a long time.

•The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

cReplace with a new battery pack (p. 12).

•The battery is not fully charged.

cCharge the battery pack fully again (p. 13).

•A deviation has occurred in the remaining time.

cCharge the battery pack fully again (p. 13).

•A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

cCharge the battery pack fully again so that the indication

on the battery remaining indicator is correct (p. 13).

•The power source is disconnected.

cConnect it firmly (p. 12, 16).

•The battery is not fully charged.

cUse a charged battery pack (p. 13).

•Moisture condensation has occurred.

cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize (p. 175).

•The camcorder cannot recognize the cassette memory of

the tape.

cInsert the cassette again (p. XXX).

•The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.

cSet it to ON to always display the remaining tape

indicator (p. 105).

The battery pack is quickly

discharged.

The battery remaining indicator

does not indicate the correct time.

The power goes off although the

battery remaining indicator

indicates that the battery pack has

enough power to operate.

The cassette cannot be removed

from the holder.

The % and Z indicators flash and

no functions except for cassette

ejection work.

The indicator is displayed.

The remaining tape indicator is not

displayed.

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Types of trouble and their solutions

When operating using the “Memory Stick”

– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

•The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY.

cSet it to MEMORY (p. 122).

•The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.

cInsert a “Memory Stick” (p. 114).

•The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full

capacity.

cDelete unnecessary images and record again (p. 156).

•The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.

cFormat the “Memory Stick” using your camcorder or

use another “Memory Stick” (p. 109).

•The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock (p. 112).

•The image is protected.

cCancel image protection (p. 155).

•The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock (p. 112).

•The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock (p. 112).

•The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock (p. 112).

•The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock (p. 112).

•INDEX screen is not displayed.

cThe protect marks cannot be written to the single screen

(p. 155).

•The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock (p. 112).

•The INDEX screen is not displayed.

cThe print marks cannot be written when the single

screen is displayed (p. 159).

•You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture.

cPrint marks cannot be written to moving picture.

The “Memory Stick” does not

function.

Recording does not function.

The image cannot be deleted.

You cannot format the “Memory

Stick”.

Deleting all the images cannot be

carried out.

You cannot protect the image.

You cannot write a print mark on

the still image.

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Types of trouble and their solutions

When operating using the “Memory Stick”

– DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

•The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock (p. 112).

•You may not be able to play back images in actual size

when you try to play back images recorded by other

equipment. This is not a malfunction.

•No audio was not recorded on the file.

Others

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

•The 20 numbers of the titles is already recorded.

cErase unnecessary titles (p. 100).

•The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.

cSlide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not

visible (p. 19).

•COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.

cSet it to ON (p. 105).

•Something is blocking the infrared rays.

cRemove the obstacle.

•The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + –

polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.

cInsert the batteries with the correct polarity (p. 188).

•The batteries are dead.

cInsert new ones (p. 188).

•DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings.

cSet it to LCD (p. 105).

•The VIDEOINPUT setting in the menu settings is wrong.

cSet it to the appropriate position.

The title is not recorded.

The Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder does not

work.

The picture from the TV or VCR

does not appear even when your

camcorder is connected to outputs

on the TV or VCR.

The photo save function does not

work.

You cannot play back images in

actual size.

No audio during playback.

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Others

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

•Disconnect the AC power adaptor from a wall outlet or

remove the battery, then reconnect it in about 1 minute.

Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, press

the reset button using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press

the reset button, all the settings (DCR-IP7/IP7BT: except

the NETWORK mode settings) including the date and

time return to the default) (p. 186).

•Charging is completed.

•The battery pack is not properly installed.

cInstall it properly (p. 12).

•The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).

cSet it to OFF (CHG).

•The battery pack is not properly installed.

cInstall it properly (p. 12).

•Something is wrong with the battery pack.

cPlease contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

•Moisture condensation has occurred.

cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize (p. 175).

•Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.

cRemove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

•DISPLAY was pressed.

cPress the center z on the control button.

cPress DISPLAY on your camcorder or on the Remote

Commander (p. 36).

•The mirror mode is activated.

This is not a malfunction.

•The USB cable was connected before installation of the

USB driver was completed.

cUninstall the incorrect USB driver and re-install the USB

driver (p. 149).

•This is not a malfunction.

c–

•The camcorder cannot be connected with a DV product.

Types of trouble and their solutions

No function works though the

power is on.

While charging the battery pack,

the CHG lamp does not light up.

You cannot charge the battery

pack.

While charging the battery pack,

the CHG lamp flashes.

The melody or beep sounds for 5

seconds.

The buttons do not appear on the

screen.

The indicators appear mirror-

reversed in the viewfinder or on

the TV screen.

Image data cannot be transferred

by the USB connection.

Your camcorder gets warm.

Any image is not displayed on the

screen when connecting with other

equipment using the i.LINK cable.

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C:21:00

LCD screen or Viewfinder

Self-diagnosis display

•C:ss:ss

You can service your camcorder

yourself.

•E:ss:ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony facility.

Self-diagnosis display

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis

display function.

This function displays the current

condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit

code (a combination of a letter and

figures) on the screen. If a 5-digit code is

displayed, check the following code

chart. The last 2 digits (indicated by

ss) will differ depending on the state

of your camcorder.

Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions

•You are using a battery pack that is not an

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

cUse an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

•Moisture condensation has occurred.

cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize (p. 175).

•The video heads are dirty.

cClean the heads using the cleaning cassette (p. 176).

•A malfunction other than the above that you can service

has occurred.

cRemove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

cDisconnect the power cord of the AC adaptor or remove

the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source,

operate your camcorder.

•A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.

cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.

(example: E:61:10)

C:04:ss

C:21:ss

C:22:ss

C:31:ss

C:32:ss

E:61:ss

If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times,

contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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Warning indicators and messages

If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following:

See the page in parentheses “()” for more information.

Warning indicators

100-0001 Warning indicator as to file (DCR-

IP7/IP7BT only)

Slow flashing:

•The file is corrupted.

•The file is unreadable.

•You are trying to carry out the MEMORY

MIX function on a moving picture.

C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 166).

EThe battery is dead or nearly dead

Slow flashing:

•The battery is nearly dead.

Depending on the operating conditions,

environment and battery condition, the E

indicator may flash, even if there are

approximately 5 to 10 minutes remaining.

Fast flashing:

•The battery is dead (p. 13).

%Moisture condensation has occurred*

Fast flashing:

•Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder,

and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette

compartment open (p. 175).

Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”

(DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)*

Slow flashing:

•No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

Fast flashing:

•The “Memory Stick” is not readable with

your camcorder (p. 112).

•The image cannot be recorded on “Memory

Stick” (p. 128, 134).

Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”

formatting (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)*

Fast flashing:

•The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted.

•The “Memory Stick” is not formatted

correctly (p. 109).

QWarning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

•The tape is near the end.

•No tape is inserted.*

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out

(red) (p. 19).*

Fast flashing:

•The tape has run out.*

ZYou need to eject the cassette*

Slow flashing:

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out

(red) (p. 19).

Fast flashing:

•Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 175).

•The tape has run out.

•The self-diagnosis display function is

activated (p. 166).

-The image is protected (DCR-IP7/IP7BT

only)*

Slow flashing:

•The image is protected (p. 155).

Warning indicator as to cassette

memory*

Slow flashing:

•Eject the cassette, and insert it again. Even

then the indicator flashes, the MICRO

cassette memory of the cassette may be

broken.

Fast flashing:

•The MICRO cassette memory of the

camcorder may be broken.

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

C:21:00100–0001

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Warning indicators and messages

Warning messages

•CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 17).

•FOR “InfoLITHIUM”Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 15).

BATTERY ONLY1)

• CLEANING CASSETTE1) The video heads are dirty (p. 176).

•COPY INHIBIT You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal

(p. 169).1)

• FULL The tape cassette memory is full (p. 99).2)

• FULL The “Memory Stick” is full (p. 124).2) 3)

• NO FILE No image is recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 142).2) 3)

• NO MEMORY STICK No “Memory Stick” is inserted.2) 3)

• AUDIO ERROR You are trying to record an image with sound that cannot be

recorded by your camcorder on “Memory Stick” (p. 107). 2) 3)

• MEMORY STICK ERROR The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted (p. 114).2) 3)

• FORMAT ERROR The “Memory Stick” is not recognized (p. 109).2) 3)

Check the format.

• - DIRECTORY ERROR There is more than two same directories (p. 142).2) 3)

•Q Z TAPE END The tape has reached the end of the tape.2)

•Q NO TAPE Insert a cassette tape.2)

•DELETING You press the PHOTO button on your camcorder while

deleting data in a “Memory Stick”.2) 3)

•FORMATTING You press the PHOTO button on your camcorder while

formatting a “Memory Stick”.2) 3)

•@ @ CLEANING END XXX

• TITLE FULL XXX

•INPUT ERROR XXX

•@ NOT REC XXX

•XXX

•CHANGE TO “CAM” or “VCR”XXX

1) The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE“ message appear one after another

on the screen.

2) You hear the melody or beep sound.

3) DCR-IP7/IP7BT only

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Additional Information

— Additional Information —

Usable cassettes

Selecting cassette types

You can use the MICROMV cassette only. You cannot use any other 8 mm,

Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC,

Betamax, ED Betamax, DV, or mini DV cassette.

All of the MICROMV cassettes has cassette memory.

This is the MICROMV mark.

This is the MICRO Cassette Memory mark.

These are trademarks.

When you play back

Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on a tape that has recorded

your camcorder.

When you record

You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals

for copyright protection of software.

COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you

try to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals

on the tape when it records.

Notes on the MICROMV cassette

When affixing a label on the MICROMV cassette

Be sure to affix a label only on the location as illustrated below [a] so as not to cause

malfunction of your camcorder.

After using the MICROMV cassette

Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an upright

position.

When the cassette memory function does not work

Reinsert a cassette.

[a]

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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for

communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder

and an optional AC adaptor/charger.

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the

operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in

minutes.

Charging the battery pack

•Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.

•We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C

to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the CHG lamp goes off, indicating that the battery pack is

fully charged. If you charge the battery outside of this temperature range, you may

not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.

•After charging is completed, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your

camcorder or remove the battery pack.

Effective use of the battery pack

•Battery pack performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time

that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold place. We recommend the

following to use the battery pack longer:

–Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder

immediately before you start taking shots.

–Use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FF70, optional).

•Frequently using the LCD screen or frequently operating playback, fast forward or

rewind wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large capacity

battery pack (NP-FF70, optional).

•Be certain to slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not taking shots or playing

back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is

in standby or playback paused mode.

•Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time,

and make a trial recordings before taking the actual recording.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.

Remaining battery time indicator

•If the power may go off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that

the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so

that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however,

that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high

temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is

frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate

shooting time.

•The E mark indicating there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes

depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even

if the remaining battery time is about 5 to 10 minutes.

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How to store the battery pack

•Even if the battery pack is not used for a long time, remove the battery pack from the

camcorder, store it in a dry, cool place after fully charging it once per year and then

using the battery pack up on your camcorder. This is to maintain the battery pack’s

functions.

•To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, turn on your camcorder and leave it as

it is without a cassette inserted.

Battery life

•The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and

more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a

probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new

battery pack.

•The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and

environment for each battery pack.

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

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About i.LINK

The i.LINK (MICROMV) jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant MPEG2 jack. This

section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other

data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling

other equipment.

i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible

applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment.

When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this unit in a daisy

chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that

this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected

equipment.

Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the

characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations

and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.

Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i.LINK

cable. When connecting this unit to MPEG2-compatible equipment having two or more

i.LINK jacks, refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected.

About the Name “i.LINK”

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY,

and is a trademark approved by many corporations.

IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and

Electronics Engineers.

i.LINK Baud rate

The maximum baud rate of the camcorder is “S400.”

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud

rates are defined:

S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)

S200 (approx. 200 Mbps)

S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the instruction manual of each

equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment.

The maximum baud rate of equipment except for this unit on which it is not indicated is

“S100.”

When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the

baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.

*What is Mbps?

Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or received

in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data

can be sent in one second.

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About i.LINK

i.LINK functions on this unit

For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having

i.LINK (MICROMV) jacks, see page 76.

This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK compatible equipment made by SONY

(e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment.

Before connecting this unit to your computer, make sure that application software

supported by this unit is already installed on your computer.

For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction

manuals for the equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK Cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during MPEG2 dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

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Simple setting of clock by time difference

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Set up the

AREA and DLS items in the menu settings.

Using your camcorder abroad

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 12346810121314161718

Area Time-zone Area setting

code differences

1 GMT Lisbon, London

2 GMT+01:00 Berlin, Paris

3 GMT+02:00 Helsinki, Cairo

4 GMT+03:00 Moscow, Nairobi

5 GMT+03:30 Tehran

6 GMT+04:00 Abu Dhabi, Baku

7 GMT+04:30 Kabul

8 GMT+05:00 Karachi, Islamabad

9 GMT+05:30 Calcutta, New Delhi

10 GMT+06:00 Almaty, Dhaka

11 GMT+06:30 Rangoon

12 GMT+07:00 Bangkok, Jakarta

13 GMT+08:00 Hong Kong, Singapore

14 GMT+09:00 Seoul, Tokyo

15 GMT+09:30 Adelaide, Darwin

16 GMT+10:00 Melbourne, Sydney

17 GMT+11:00 ? New Caledon

18 GMT+12:00 Fiji, Wellington

Area Time-zone Area setting

code differences

19 GMT–12:00 Eniwetok, Kwajalein

20 GMT–11:00 Midway Is., Samoa

21 GMT–10:00 Hawaii

22 GMT–09:00 Alaska

23 GMT–08:00 Los Angels, Tijuana

24 GMT–07:00 Denver, Arizona

25 GMT–06:00 Chicago, Mexico City

26 GMT–05:00 New York, Bogota

27 GMT–04:00 Santiago

28 GMT–03:30 St. John’s

29 GMT–03:00 Brasilia, Montevideo

30 GMT-02:00 Fernando de Noronha

31 GMT–01:00 Azores, Cape Verde I

To set your local time

Select AREA from the menu, then press the

center z or B on the control button. Next,

select the country or area where you stay in,

following the table above, then press the center

z on the control button.

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Maintenance information and

precautions

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may

condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this

condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may

not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and

the % indicator flashes. When the Z indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is

inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not

appear.

If moisture condensation occurred

None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your

camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Your

camcorder can be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is

turned on again.

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm

place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:

–You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating

device

–You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place

outside

–You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower

–You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humidity place

How to prevent moisture condensation

When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your

camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature

inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).

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[a] [b] [c]

Maintenance information and precautions

Maintenance information

Cleaning the video head

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video head. The video head

may be dirty when:

–mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.

–playback pictures do not move.

–playback pictures do not appear.

–the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or

the x indicator flashes on the screen during recording.

If the above problem, [a], [b] or [c] occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony

MGRCLD cleaning cassette. Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat

cleaning.

If the video heads gets dirtier, the entire screen becomes blue [c].

Playing back a cleaning cassette automatically

The camcorder is equipped with the cleaning cassette auto playback function. Follow

the procedure below.

(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.

(2)Insert the cleaning cassette.

(3)Select XXX, then press the center z on the control button. The message “XXX”

appears.

After the cleaning is finished, the message “XXX” appears.

(4)Eject the cleaning cassette.

To cancel cleaning

Select CANCEL, then press the center z on the control button.

The video head

The video head wears out if you use the camcorder for a long time. When use of the

cleaning cassette does not make the picture clear, the video head may wear out. In such

cases, you must replace the video head. For details, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes

•When cleaning the video head, do not use any equipment other than the cleaning

cassette.

•The cleaning cassette does not work in MEMORY mode (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only).

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Maintenance information and precautions

Precautions

Camcorder operation

•Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).

•For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating

instructions.

•If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it

checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.

•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.

•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.

•Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so

might cause heat to build up inside.

•Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.

•Do not touch the LCD screen with a sharp-pointed object.

•Do not strongly press the LCD screen.

•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD

screen. This is not a malfunction.

•While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a

malfunction.

•Do not use the network function in a medical institution or in an aircraft (DCR-IP7/

IP7BT only).

On handling tapes

•Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are

used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.

•Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape.

•Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To remove dust, clean the terminals with

a soft cloth.

Camcorder care

•Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR

sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes when your camcorder is not to be

used for a long time.

•Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,

remove them with a soft cloth.

•Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with

a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the

finish.

•Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy

beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause

your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

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Maintenance information and precautions

AC power adaptor

•Unplug the unit from a wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To

disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.

•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or

damaged.

•Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage

the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.

•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the

connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

•Always keep metal contacts clean.

•Do not disassemble the unit.

•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

•While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers

and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and

video operation.

•The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

•Do not place the unit in locations that are:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Vibrating

About care and storage of the lens

•Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instance:

– When there are fingerprints on the lens surface

– In hot or humid locations

– When the lens is used in environments such as the seaside

•Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.

To prevent mold from occurring, periodically perform the above.

We recommend turning on and operating the video camera recorder about once per

month to keep the video camera recorder in an optimum state for a long time.

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Maintenance information and precautions

Battery pack

•Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.

•To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into

contact with the battery terminals.

•Keep the battery pack away from fire.

•Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car

parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

•Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place.

•Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

•Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.

•Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.

•Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.

Notes on dry batteries

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:

•Be sure to insert the batteries with the + – polarities matched to the + – marks.

•Dry batteries are not rechargeable.

•Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.

•Do not use different types of batteries.

•Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.

•Do not use leaking batteries.

If batteries are leaking

•Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.

•If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.

•If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a

doctor.

If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

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Specifications

Video camera

recorder

System

Video recording system

2 rotary heads

Helical scanning system

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, PCM system

Quantization: 12 bits

(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Usable cassette

MICROMV cassette with the

mark printed

Tape speed

Approx. 5.66 mm/s

Recording/playback time

1 hour

Fastforward/rewind time

(using cassette MGR60)

Approx. 1 min and 30 s

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder (color)

Image device

3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD

(Charge Coupled Device)

Approx. 680 000 pixels

(Effective: 340 000 pixels)

Lens

Carl Zeiss

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter 30 mm. (1 3/16 in.)

10× (Optical), 120× (Digital)

Focal length

2.3 - 23 mm (3/32 - 29/32 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still

camera 44 - 440 mm (1 3/4 -

17 3/8 in.)

Color temperature

Auto, HOLD (Hold), nIndoor

(3 200K), Outdoor (5 800K)

Minimum illumination

15 lx (lux) (F 1.7)

Input/Output connectors

Audio/Video input/output

10-pin connector

Input/output auto switch

Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),

unbalanced, sync negative

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

(ohms), unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,

75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

Audio signal: 327 mV, (at output

impedance more than 47 kΩ

(kilohms) )

Input impedance with more than

47 kΩ (kilohms)

Output impedance with less than

2.2 kΩ (kilohms)

USB jack

mini-B

i.LINK (MICROMV) input/output

4-pin connector S400

LCD screen

Picture

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

50 × 37 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.)

Total dot number:

211 200 (960 × 220)

Wireless communication

Communication system

Bluetooth specification Ver. 1.1

Maximum communication

speed 1) 2)

Approx. 723 kbps

Maximum output

Bluetooth specification Power

Class2

Communication distance 2)

Approx. 10 m (32.8 feet) (Open

space, when using a Sony BTA-

NW1 Modem Adaptor with

Bluetooth Function)

Compatible Bluetooth profiles 3)

Generic Access Profile

Dial-up Networking Profile

Usable frequency band

2.4 GHz band

(2.400 – 2.4835 GHz)

1)The maximum rate defined by

Bluetooth specification Ver. 1.1

2)Depends on obstacles between

the Bluetooth devices, radio

wave conditions, etc.

3)Defined by Bluetooth

specification for intended use

between the Bluetooth devices

General

Power requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average power consumption

(when using the battery pack)

During camera recording using

viewfinder (brightness normal)

3.5 W

During camera recording using

LCD (Backlighting on) 4.2 W

During camera recording using

LCD (Backlighting off) 3.5 W

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Dimensions (approx.)

47× 103 × 80 mm

(1 7/8 × 4 1/8 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/

d) (excluding protruding parts)

Mass (approx.)

310 g (11 oz)

Main unit only

370 g (13 oz)

including the battery pack,

NP-FF50, cassette MGR60, lens

cap, and list strap

Supplied accessories

See page 5.

AC power adaptor

AC-L20A

Power requirements

100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

XX W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the

operating mode

Battery charge terminal:

4.2 V, 1.5 A in charge mode

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Dimensions (approx.)

XXX × XX × XX mm (X × X X/XX

×X X/X in.) (w/h/d) excluding

(projecting parts) power cord

Mass (approx.)

XXX g (X.X oz)

excluding the power cord

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Additional Information

Specifications

Battery pack

NP-FF50

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

X.X Wh (XXX mAh)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Dimensions (approx.)

XX.X × XX.X × XX.X mm

(X X/XX × XX/XX × X X/X in.)

(w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

XX g (X.X oz)

Type

Lithium ion

“Memory Stick”

(DCR-IP7/IP7BT

only)

Memory

Flash memory

4MB: MSA-4A

Operating voltage

2.7-3.6V

Power consumption

Approx. 45mA in the operating

mode

Approx. 130µA in the standby

mode

Dimensions (approx.)

50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm

(2 × 1/8 × 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

4 g (0.14 oz)

Design and specifications are

subject to change without notice.

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— Quick Reference —

Identifying the parts and controls

Camcorder

1OPEN button (p. 22)

2BROWSER MENU button (p. XX)

(DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)

3LCD screen (p. 20, 115)

4Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

(p. 26)

5OPEN/ZEJECT lever (p. 19)

6LCD BACKLIGHT switch (p. XX)

7Lens cap (p. 22)

8Speaker

9POWER switch (p. 22)

0Cassette lid (p. 19)

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony

video products.

When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you

purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES”

mark.

189

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls

qa DISPLAY button (p. 36)

qs Control button (v/V/b/B/z) (p. XX)

qd CAMERA lamp

qf MEMORY/NETWORK lamp (p. XX)

(DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)

qg VCR lamp (p. XX)

qh BACK LIGHT button (p. 29)

qj Built-in Microphone (p. 22)

qk Viewfinder (p. 26)

ql Eyecup (p. 26)

190

Identifying the parts and controls

w; ZOOM button (p. 27)

wa PHOTO button (p. 41, 122)

ws DC IN jack (p. 16)

wd USB jack (p. 148)

wf Hook for hand strap

wg START/STOP button (p. 22)

wh Lens

wj Camera recording lamp (p. 22)

wk (Bluetooth) lamp (p. 22)

wl Remote sensor

e; A/V (ID-2) jack

ea i.LINK (MICROMV) jack (p. 76)

The i.LINK (MICROMV) jack is i.LINK

compatible.

Note on the Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine image.

The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony

Corporation. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video camera and offers a quality as

the Carl Zeiss lens.

* MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function.

The value number indicates the amount of light of a subject penetrating into the lens.

191

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls

es MEMORY EJECT lever (p. 114)

(DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)

ed Access lamp (p. 114)

ef “Memory Stick” slot (p. 114)

(DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)

eg CHG lamp (p. 13)

eh Reset button (p. 165)

ej Battery/Battery terminal cover (p. 12)

ek Jack cover

el VBATT (battery) release lever (p. 12)

r; Tripod receptacle

Make sure that the length of the tripod

screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).

Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod

securely and the screw may damage

your camcorder.

192

Identifying the parts and controls

Remote Commander

The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder

function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.

1PHOTO button (p. 41, 122)

2DISPLAY button (p. 36)

3MEMORY control buttons (p. XX)

(DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)

4SEARCH MODE button (p. 69 to 74)

5MULTI SRCH button (p. XX)

6Transmitter

Point toward the remote sensor to

control your camcorder after turning on

your camcorder.

7DATA CODE button (p. 36)

8START/STOP button (p. 22)

9Power zoom button (p. 27)

0Video control buttons (p. 38)

qa X/x/C/c/DECISION buttons (p. XX)

These buttons function the same as the

control button on the camcorder.

193

Quick Reference

To prepare the Remote Commander

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to

the + – marks inside the battery compartment.

Notes on the Remote Commander

•Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or

overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.

•Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3

are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control

misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander mode VTR 2, we

recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with

black paper.

Identifying the parts and controls

194

Identifying the parts and controls

LCD screen and viewfinder

Operation indicators

1MICRO cassette memory indicator

(p. 169)

2Remaining battery time indicator

(p. 28)

3Zoom indicator (p. 27)/Data file name

indicator (p. 112) (DCR-IP7/IP7BT

only)

4Digital effect indicator (p. 49)/

MEMORY MIX indicator (p. 135) (DCR-

IP7/IP7BT only)/FADER indicator (p.

45) (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)

516:9WIDE indicator (p. 44)

6Picture effect indicator (p. 48)

7Data code indicator (p. 36)

8Date indicator

9PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 52)

0Backlight indicator (p. 29)

qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 106)

qs Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 59)

qd Self-timer indicator (p. 31, 125)

qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 22)/Video

control mode indicator (p. 38)/Picture

size indicator (p. 119) (DCR-IP7/IP7BT

only)/Image quality mode indicator (p.

117) (DCR-IP7/IP7BT only)

qg Warning indicators (p. 167)

qh Tape counter indicator (p. 68)/Self-

diagnosis indicator (p. 166)/Photo

mode indicator (p. 41, 122)/Image

number indicator (p. 122) (DCR-IP7/

IP7BT only)

qj Remaining tape indicator (p. 28)/

Memory playback indicator (p. 142)

qk END SEARCH indicator (p. 32)

ql MPEG IN indicator (p. 90)

w; Data file name indicator (p. 135) (DCR-

IP7/IP7BT only)

This indicator appears when the

MEMORY MIX functions work. /Time

indicator

wa Multi screen mode indicator (p. 124)

120min STBY 0:12:34

–+12min

ST I LL

16:9WIDE

NEG . ART END

AUTO

6 0 AWB MPEG I N

F11 9db 100–0001

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Quick Reference

Index

A, B

AC power adaptor.................. 13

Adjusting viewfinder ............. 26

Audio dubbing........................ 94

AUDIO MIX .......................... 107

Audio mode........................... 110

AUTO SHTR.......................... 106

A/V connecting cable ...... 40, 75

BACK LIGHT .......................... 29

Battery pack ............................. 12

BEEP ....................................... 111

BOUNCE.................................. 45

C, D

CALIBRATION..................... 177

Camera chromakey .............. 135

Carl Zeiss lens ....................... 185

Cassette memory ............ 10, 169

Charging battery..................... 13

Charging manganese-lithium

battery ................................. 177

Clock set ................................... 17

Cut recording .......................... 62

Data code ................................. 36

Date search .............................. 70

DEMO MODE ....................... 110

DIGITAL EFFECT ............ 49, 66

Digital program editing......... 77

DISPLAY.................................. 36

DOT .......................................... 45

Dual sound track tape.......... 170

Dubbing a tape........................ 75

DV connecting cable............... 76

EDIT SEARCH ........................ 32

END SEARCH......................... 32

Exposure .................................. 57

F, G, H

Fade in/out.............................. 45

FLASH MOTION.................... 49

Flexible Spot Meter................. 58

FOCUS...................................... 59

Format .................................... 109

FRAME REC............................ 62

Full charge ............................... 13

Grip strap............................... 186

Heads...................................... 176

Headphone jack .................... 186

HiFi SOUND ......................... 107

Holding Grip ................... 22, 184

I, J, K, L

i.LINK ..................................... 172

Image protection ................... 155

Image quality mode ............. 117

Index screen........................... 144

“InfoLITHIUM” battery ...... 171

Infrared rays emitter .............. 29

Interval recording ................... 60

JPEG........................................ 112

Labelling a cassette............... 103

(LANC).................................. 184

LUMINANCEKEY ................. 49

M, N

Main sound............................ 170

Manual focus ........................... 59

Memory chromakey ............. 135

Memory luminancekey........ 135

MEMORY MIX...................... 135

Memory overlap ................... 135

“Memory Stick” .................... 112

Menu settings ........................ 105

Mirror mode ............................ 24

Moisture condensation ........ 175

MONOTONE .......................... 45

MOSC.FADER......................... 45

MPEG ..................................... 112

Multi screen mode ................ 124

NIGHTSHOT .......................... 29

NORM. FADER ...................... 45

NTSC system ......................... 174

O, P, Q

OLD MOVIE............................ 49

Operation indicators ............ 189

OVERLAP ................................ 45

PB ZOOM ........................ 67, 153

Photo save.............................. 140

Photo scan................................ 74

Photo search ............................ 72

PICTURE EFFECT ............ 48, 65

Picture search .......................... 38

Playback pause........................ 38

Power zoom............................. 27

Print mark .............................. 159

PROGRAM AE....................... 52

Recording time........................ 14

Rec Review .............................. 33

Remaining battery time

indicator ................................ 28

Remaining tape indicator ...... 28

Remote commander ............. 188

Remote sensor ....................... 185

RESET ..................................... 165

Self-diagnosis display .......... 166

Self-timer recording ....... 31, 125

Signal convert function.......... 88

Skip scan .................................. 38

Slide show.............................. 154

Slow playback ......................... 38

SLOW SHUTTER.................... 49

STEADYSHOT ...................... 106

Stereo tape ............................. 170

STILL ........................................ 49

Sub sound .............................. 170

SUPER NIGHTSHOT............. 29

S VIDEO jack ............... 40, 75, 89

T, U, V

Tape counter............................ 28

Tape Photo recording............. 41

Telephoto ................................. 27

Time code................................. 28

Title ................................... 98, 101

Title search............................... 69

TRAIL ....................................... 49

Transition................................. 23

TV color systems................... 174

USB ......................................... 148

W, X, Y, Z

Warning indicators............... 167

White balance .......................... 55

Wide-angle .............................. 27

Wide mode .............................. 44

WIPE......................................... 45

WORLD TIME....................... 111

Write-protect tab............. 19, 112

Zero set memory..................... 68

Zoom ........................................ 27

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