Sony DVR DCR IP5 IP7BT User Manual

3-069-933-12 (1)

Dig it a l

Vid e o Ca m e ra

Re co rd e r

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain

it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the

serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers

whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

Model No. AC-

Serial No.

DCR-IP5/IP7BT

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We lco m e !

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s

precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced

features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can

enjoy for years to come.

Fo r cu st o m e rs in t h e U.S.A.

a n d CANADA

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries

to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory

Service Center.

Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion

batteries in household or business trash may

be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call

1-800-222-SONY (United States only).

For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call

416-499-SONY (Canada only).

This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of

uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure

that may be of sufficient

Ca u t io n : Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium

ion battery.

magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock to persons.

DCR-IP7BT o n ly

Countries and areas where you can use network

functions are restricted. For details, refer to the

separate Network Function Operating Instructions.

This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of

important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

“ Me m o ry St ick” (DCR-IP7BT

o n ly)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

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No t e :

Fo r t h e Cu st o m e rs in t h e

U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

— Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

If you have any questions about this product, you

may call :

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY

(7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters

only.

Regulatory Information

De cla ra t io n o f Co n fo rm it y

Trade Name:

Model No.:

SONY

DCR-IP5, DCR-IP7

Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

680 Kinderkamack Road,

Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions.: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate

this equipment.

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Ma in Fe a t u re s

Ta kin g m o vin g o r st ill im a g e s, a n d p la yin g t h e m b a ck

• Recording a picture on a tape (p. 29)

• Recording a still image on a tape (p. 47)

• Playing back a tape (p. 39)

• Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” (p. 118) (DCR-IP7BT only)

• Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 126) (DCR-IP7BT only)

• Viewing a still image recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 137) (DCR-IP7BT only)

• Viewing a moving picture on a “Memory Stick” (p. 140) (DCR-IP7BT only)

Ca p t u rin g im a g e s o n yo u r co m p u t e r

• Viewing an image recorded on a tape using your computer via the i.LINK cable

(p. 155)

• Viewing an image recorded on a “Memory Stick” using your computer via the USB

cable (p. 156) (DCR-IP7BT only)

Acce ssin g t h e In t e rn e t via a Blu e t o o t h d e vice (DCR-IP7BT o n ly)

• Accessing the Internet and sending/ receiving your e-mail. For details, refer to the

network function operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

Ot h e r u se s

Functions to adjust exposure in recording mode

• Back light (p. 36)

• PROGRAM AE (p. 59)

• White balance (p. 62)

• Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 64)

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Ma in Fe a t u re s

Functions to give an effect to your recordings

• Digital zoom (p. 102)

The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, set up the D ZOOM item

in the menu settings.)

• Fader (p. 51)

• Picture effect (p. 54)

• Digital effect (p. 56)

• Title (p. 89, 95)

• MEMORY MIX (p. 132) (DCR-IP7BT only)

Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings

• Manual focus (p. 65)

• Landscape mode (p. 59)

Functions used after recording

• END SEARCH (p. 38)

• DATA CODE (p. 41)

• Multi-picture search (p. 71)

• Title search (p. 75)

• Date search (p. 77)

• Photo search (p. 79)

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In t ro d u ct io n – Ba sic o p e ra t io n s

This section describes the basic operations used to control and ways to operate the

camcorder.

Ho w t o t u rn o n t h e p o w e r a n d se le ct t h e m o d e

To supply power for the camcorder, see “Step 1 Preparing the power supply” on page

18.

1,2

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

(1) Slide the POWER switch down while pressing the small green button, then

release your finger.

The camcorder is turned on, and then the camcorder turns to the CAMERA

mode so that the CAMERA lamp lights up.

(2) Slide the POWER switch down. Each time you slide it down, the mode

changes as follows and corresponding mode lamp also lights up.

CAMERA Use this mode when you record on a tape.

MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP7BT only)

MEMORY: Use this mode when you record on a “Memory Stick,” or play

back or edit an image in a “Memory Stick.”

NETWORK: Use this mode when you use the network function. For details,

refer to the supplied network function operating instructions.

VCR Use this mode when you play back or edit an image recorded on a tape or

“Memory Stick” (A “Memory Stick” can only be used with the DCR-

IP7BT).

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In t ro d u ct io n – Ba sic o p e ra t io n s

Ho w t o u se t h e co n t ro l b u t t o n

Most of the operations are carried out using 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.

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

LCD

BRT

VOL

END

SCH

TITLE

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

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to execute the function.

LCD BRT

–

The procedure above is referred to as “Select [XXXX], then press the center z on the

control button” in this operating instructions.

When an item is selected

A green bar appears above the item.

If certain items are not available

The color of those items changes to gray.

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In t ro d u ct io n – Ba sic o p e ra t io n s

Ho w t o u se t h e FN scre e n

If FN is not displayed on the screen, press DISPLAY or the center z on the control

button.

1–3

DISPLAY

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

FN screen appears.

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

FOCUS

FADER SELF MEM EXPO–

TIMER MIX SURE

In CAMERA mode

(2) To change the page, select PAGE1, PAGE2, or PAGE3 with v/ V/ b/ B on the

control button, then press the center z. The PAGE1/ PAGE2/ PAGE3 screen

appears.

(3) Select the desired item with v/ V/ b/ B on the control button, then press the

center z. The screen that corresponds to that button will appear, or that

function will be executed.

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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 e xe cu t e se t t in g s

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 ca n ce l se t t in g s

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.

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In t ro d u ct io n – Ba sic o p e ra t io n s

The screen buttons on the PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 screen

In CAMERA mode

PAGE1

PAGE2

PAGE3

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

LCD BRT, VOL, END SCH, TITLE

DIG EFFT, COUNT RESET

In VCR mode

PAGE1

PAGE2

PAGE3

MENU, VOL, TITLE, MULTI SRCH, x/

LCD BRT, DIG EFFT, END SCH, x/

DATA CODE, COUNT RESET, qREC CTRL, x/

PB*, m

, BX *, M

PB*, m

*, BX *, M

PB*, m

*, BX *, M

* (DCR-IP7BT only)

See page 112 for the MEMORY/ NETWORK mode (DCR-IP7BT only).

To turn on/off the screen buttons

Press DISPLAY. However, the finder can be used only in mirror mode.

A screen where the FN button is displayed is referred to as the FN screen in this

operating instructions.

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Ta b le o f co n t e n t s

Main Features .......................................... 4

Introduction – Basic operations ............ 6

Quick Start Guide ................................. 12

Searching a recording by date

– Date search ................................... 77

Searching for a photo

– Photo search ................................. 79

Ge t t in g st a rt e d

Ed it in g

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 ................... 27

Dubbing a tape ...................................... 81

Recording a program ............................ 84

Superimposing a title ........................... 89

Making your own titles ........................ 95

The Micro Cassette Memory ............... 98

Cu st o m izin g Yo u r Ca m co rd e r

Changing the menu settings .............. 102

Re co rd in g – Ba sics

“ Me m o ry St ick” Op e ra t io n s

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

Recording a picture ............................... 29

Shooting backlit subjects – BACK

LIGHT ....................................... 36

Self-timer recording ....................... 37

Checking the recording

Using a “Memory Stick”

– introduction ................................ 108

Recording still images on a “Memory

Stick”

– END SEARCH ............................. 38

– Memory Photo recording ......... 118

Recording an image from a tape

as a still image ............................... 123

Recording moving pictures on a

“Memory Stick” – 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

Pla yb a ck – Ba sics

Playing back a tape ............................... 39

Viewing the recording on

the TV screen ................................... 45

Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g

Op e ra t io n s

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

– MPEG movie playback ............. 140

Dubbing images recorded on the

“Memory Stick” onto the tape .... 143

Enlarging still images recorded on a

“Memory Stick” – Memory PB

ZOOM ............................................ 145

Playing back images in a continuous

loop – SLIDE SHOW .................... 147

Preventing accidental erasure

manually .......................................... 62

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 64

Focusing manually ................................ 65

Ad va n ce d Pla yb a ck

Op e ra t io n s

Playing back a tape with picture

effects ............................................... 67

Playing back a tape with digital

effects ............................................... 69

Searching for a scene

– Multi-picture search .................... 71

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape by title – Title search ............. 75

– Image protection ........................ 149

Deleting images ................................... 150

Writing a print mark

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

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Ta b le o f co n t e n t s

Co n n e ct in g w it h a co m p u t e r

Viewing images recorded on a tape

using your computer ................... 155

Viewing images recorded on a

“Memory Stick” using your

computer – DCR-IP7BT only ...... 156

Ne t w o rk o p e ra t io n

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

Accessing the network ....................... 162

Tro u b le sh o o t in g

Types of trouble and their

solutions ......................................... 164

Self-diagnosis display ......................... 170

Warning indicators and messages .... 171

Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n

Compatible cassettes .......................... 173

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack ................................................ 174

About i.LINK ....................................... 176

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 178

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 179

Specifications ....................................... 185

Qu ick Re fe re n ce

Identifying the parts and controls .... 187

Index ..................................................... 194

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Qu ick St a rt Gu id e

This guide introduces you to the basic operations for

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

more information.

Co n n e ct in g t h e p o w e r co rd (p . 21)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 18).

Open the jack

cover.

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Connect the plug with its v

mark facing the lens side.

In se rt in g a ca sse t t e (p . 27)

1Slide OPEN/

2Push the middle

portion of the back

of the cassette to

insert. Insert it the

cassette in a straight

line deeply into the

cassette

3Close the cassette

ZEJECT in the

direction of the

arrow and open the

lid.

compartment by

pushing down the

cassette lid halfway.

After the cassette

compartment goes

down completely,

close the lid until it

clicks.

compartment with

the window facing

out.

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Re co rd in g a p ict u re (p . 29)

1Remove the lens cap.

3Set the POWER switch to

CAMERA.

The CAMERA lamp lights

up.

POWER

CAMERA

2Press OPEN

to open the

LCD panel.

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

View finder

MODE

When the LCD panel

is closed, pull out the

viewfinder until it

clicks and use it to

monitor your

4Press START/ STOP. Your

camcorder starts recording.

To stop recording, press

START/ STOP again.

recording.

START/STOP

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock

is not set up yet. Set up the clock before

recording (p. 23).

Mo n it o rin g t h e p la yb a ck p ict u re o n t h e LCD

scre e n (p . 39)

1Set the POWER switch to VCR.

The VCR lamp lights up.

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

2Select

, then press the

center z on the control button

VCR

MODE

to rewind the tape.

3Select

, then press the center

z on the control button to start

playback.

NOTE

Do not pick up your

camcorder by holding

the viewfinder, the

LCD panel, the battery

pack, or the jack cover.

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— Ge t t in g st a rt e d —

Usin g t h is m a n u a l

The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before

you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number

by looking at the bottom of your camcorder (The DCR-IP7BT is marked as “DCR-IP7”

on the bottom of the unit). The DCR-IP7BT is the model used for illustration purposes.

Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in

operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-IP7BT only.”

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in

capital letters.

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep or melody sound to indicate that

the operation is being carried out.

Type of difference

DCR-

IP5

—

IP7BT

MEMORY/ NETWORK mark¹⁾

(on the POWER switch)

Provided

— Not provided

¹⁾The models with MEMORY/ NETWORK marked on the POWER switch is provided

with memory and network functions. See page 162 for details.

No t e o n t h e MICROMV fo rm a t

Your camcorder is based on the MICROMV format. You can only use MICROMV

cassettes with your camcorder.

• Records and plays back for about 60 minutes with equal quality when compared to

DV (digital video).

• The Micro Cassette Memory feature is provided with all MICROMV cassettes. The

camcorder can access any scene easily using the memory (Multi-picture search

function).

• Adopts the MPEG2 format as a data compression method. This format is the same as

the one for DVD (digital video disc).

No t e o n TV co lo r syst e m s

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you

need an NTSC system-based TV.

Co p yrig h t p re ca u t io n s

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the

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Usin g t h is m a n u a l

Pre ca u t io n s o n ca m co rd e r ca re

Le n s a n d LCD scre e n /fin d e r (o n m o u n t e d m o d e ls o n ly)

• 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.

How ever, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (w hite, 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 w ay.

• 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 any low light conditions such as dusk [d ].

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

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Ch e ckin g su p p lie d a cce sso rie s

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

RMT-817

RMT-818

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Ch e ckin g su p p lie d a cce sso rie s

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 192)

qa CD-ROM (Movie Shaker Ver. 3.1 for

MICROMV) (1) (p. 155)

RMT-817: DCR-IP7BT

RMT-818: DCR-IP5

qs Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 18)

qd BTA-NW1 Modem Adaptor w ith

2 AC-L20A AC pow er adaptor (1), the

Bluetooth Function** (1)

pow er cord (1) (p. 19)

qf MDM-5614G Modem card** (1)

qg Modem cable** (1)

3 NP-FF50 battery pack (1) (p. 18, 19)

4 Size AA (R6) batteries for the Remote

Commander (2) (p. 192)

qh AC-PT1 AC pow er adaptor** (1)

5 USB cable* (1) (p. 157)

6 “Memory Stick”* (1) (p. 108)

7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 45)

8 i.LINK cable (1) (p. 82)

qj Size AA (R6) alkaline dry batteries for

Modem Adaptor w ith Bluetooth

Function** (2)

9 Lens cap (1) (p. 29)

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

(p. 157)

* DCR-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 for if recording or playback is not made due

to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

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St e p 1 Pre p a rin g t h e p o w e r su p p ly

In st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

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 re m o ve t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

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, always 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 not

attached to the camcorder askew.

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St e p 1 Pre p a rin g t h e p o w e r su p p ly

Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.

Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (F series).

See page 174 for details on 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) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

The CHG lamp lights up when the charge begins. After the charge is

completed, the CHG lamp goes out (full charge).

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

CHG lamp

Aft e r ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

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.

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St e p 1 Pre p a rin g t h e p o w e r su p p ly

While the battery pack is being charged, the CHG lamp flashes in the follow ing

cases:

– The battery pack is not installed correctly.

– Something is wrong with the battery pack.

When you use the AC pow er 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.

Ch a rg in g t im e

Battery pack

NP-FF50 (supplied)

NP-FF70

Full charge

120

150

The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low

because of the ambient temperature.

Approximate number of minutes at 25°C (77°F) needed to charge an empty battery pack

Re co rd in g t im e

Recording w ith

the view finder

Recording w ith

the LCD screen

Battery pack

Backlighting on

Backlighting off

Continuous* Typical**

Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**

NP-FF50

(supplied)

NP-FF70

170

100

140

170

100

Approximate number of minutes of recording time 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.

Pla yin g t im e

Playing time

on LCD screen

Playing time

w ith LCD closed

Battery pack

NP-FF50 (supplied)

NP-FF70

135

165

Approximate number of minutes of playing time 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.

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If the pow er runs out quickly even though sufficient remaining battery 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.

Co n n e ct in g t o a w a ll o u t le t

When you intend to use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you

power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.

(1) Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your

camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing

the lens side.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

2,3

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.

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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

power when the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power

cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.

A car battery

You cannot use car batteries with the camcorder.

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St e p 2 Se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e

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-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

erased (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your

camcorder will have been discharged (p. 181).

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-IP7BT only). The

CAMERA or MEMORY lamp (DCR-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

CLOCK SET

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET ––:––:––

LTR SIZE

AREA 1

GMT +0.0

Lisbon, London

DEMO MODE

DST

OFF

RETURN

DATE

–––– ––– –– –– : ––

[EXEC] : NEXT ITEM

The illustration: In CAMERA mode

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(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 that in step 8.

(10) Set the minute, and enter it using the time signal. The clock starts to move.

(11) Press DISPLAY to turn off the menu. The clock setup is completed.

6,7

8,10

New York, Bogota

CLOCK SET

AREA 26

CLOCK SET

AREA 26

CLOCK SET

AREA 26

SETUP MENU

GTM –5.0

GMT –5.0

2002

CLOCK SET JUL

New York, Bogota

5:30:00 PM

LTR SIZE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

DST

OFF

DST

OFF

DST

OFF

DATE

–––– ––– –– –– : ––

2002 JAN

12 : 00AM

2002 JAN

12 : 00AM

[EXEC] : NEXT ITEM

The illustration: In CAMERA mode

The year changes as follow s:

2000 y 2001 T · · · · t 2079

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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.

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Note

Instead of DST SET, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.

If you do not set the date and time

“– – – – – – – – –” and “– –:– –:– –” are recorded on the tape or the “Memory Stick”

(DCR-IP7BT only) as the 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.

Sim p le se t t in g o f clo ck b y t im e d iffe re n ce

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Set up the

AREA SET and DST SET items in the menu settings.

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Area

code

Time-zone Area setting

differences

Area

code

Time-zone Area setting

differences

GMT–12:00 Eniwetok, Kwajalein

GMT–11:00 Midway Is., Samoa

GMT–10:00 Hawaii

GMT

Lisbon, London

GMT+01:00 Berlin, Paris

GMT+02:00 Helsinki, Cairo

GMT+03:00 Moscow, Nairobi

GMT+03:30 Tehran

GMT–09:00 Alaska

GMT–08:00 LosAngeles, Tijuana

GMT–07:00 Denver, Arizona

GMT–06:00 Chicago, MexicoCity

GMT–05:00 New York, Bogota

GMT–04:00 Santiago

GMT+04:00 Abu Dhabi, Baku

GMT+04:30 Kabul

GMT+05:00 Karachi, Islamabad

GMT+05:30 Calcutta, New Delhi

GMT+06:00 Almaty, Dhaka

GMT+06:30 Rangoon

GMT–03:30 St. John’s

GMT–03:00 Brasilia, Montevideo

GMT–02:00 Fernando de Noronha

GMT–01:00 Azores

GMT+07:00 Bangkok, Jakarta

GMT+08:00 HongKong, Singapore

GMT+09:00 Seoul, Tokyo

GMT+09:30 Adelaide, Darwin

GMT+10:00 Melbourne, Sydney

GMT+11:00 Solomon Is

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,

using the table above, then press the center z

on the control button.

GMT+12:00 Fiji, Wellington

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St e p 3 In se rt in g a ca sse t t e

(1) Install the battery pack, or connect the AC power adaptor for the power supply

(p. 18 to 22).

(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 it. Insert the

cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the

window facing out.

(4) Close the cassette compartment by pushing down the cassette lid halfway. The

cassette compartment automatically goes down.

(5) After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it

clicks.

OPEN/ ZEJECT

3, 4

To e je ct t h e ca sse t t e

Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step 3.

Notes

• Do not press the cassette compartment down firmly. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

• Before you open the cassette lid, be sure to disconnect the A/ V connecting cable,

i.LINK cable, and USB cable (DCR-IP7BT only). If you open the cassette lid without

disconnecting the cables, the cables or plugs of the cables may be damaged.

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.

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Note on the label

Labels may cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Therefore, be sure not to:

• Stick on any labels than the one supplied.

• Stick the label onto any part of the cassette other than the label position [a ].

[a ]

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Re co rd in g a p ict u re

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. 27).

(4) Press OPEN, then open the LCD panel.

(5) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The CAMERA lamp lights up and your

camcorder is set to the standby mode.

(6) Press START/ STOP. The STBY indicator flashes. Then, the REC indicator

appears instead and the camcorder starts recording. The camera recording

lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press

START/ STOP again.

POWER

CAMERA

Microphone

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

Camera recording

lamp

START/STOP

REC 0:00:01

40min

Aft e r re co rd in g

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

(2) Close the LCD panel.

(3) Eject the cassette.

(4) Remove the power source.

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Note

Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

To enable unbroken transition

Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is unbroken 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 w hile a 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 when a 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. 41).

The usable battery time w hen you record using the LCD screen

The battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder.

While the STBY indicator is flashing

When you press START/ STOP, the camcorder returns to standby. (The recording was

not carried out.)

While the REC indicator is flashing

The START/ STOP button does not work. Wait until the camcorder returns to standby.

(The recording is being carried out while the REC indicator is flashing.)

Ad ju st in g t h e a n g le o f t h e LCD scre e n

The LCD panel can be rotated as illustrated below.

180°

90°

OPEN

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

camcorder body.

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Note

When you use the LCD screen (except in the mirror mode), the viewfinder

automatically turns off.

When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel

Make sure the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.

Sh o o t in g w it h t h e m irro r m o d e

This feature allows the camera subject to view himself-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-IP7BT only) mode.

Pull out the view finder, 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 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 w hen FN is displayed on the

screen

The PAGE screen appears and the

indicator is not displayed.

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Ad ju st in g t h e b rig h t n e ss o f t h e LCD scre e n

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

(1) In CAMERA, MEMORY (DCR-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 used

for adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen appears.

(4) Select –/ +, then press the center z on the control button repeatedly to adjust

the brightness.

– : to dim

+: to brighten

You can also adjust the brightness by pressing b/ B repeatedly after you select

–/ +.

(5) Press DISPLAY to clear the screen buttons.

3,4

PAGE2

LCD

BRT

LCD BRT

–

LCD BRT bar

OPEN

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

Select

OK, then press the center z on the control button after step 4. The PAGE2

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

When FN is not displayed on the screen

Press DISPLAY or z so that FN is displayed. You can also use DISPLAY on the Remote

Commander.

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The color of the LCD screen

You can adjust it using the LCD COLOR item in the menu settings (p. 102).

Even if you adjust the screen using LCD BRT, LCD COLOR, or the LCD screen

backlight

The recorded picture will not be affected.

The setting of the LCD BACKLIGHT sw itch

Normally, set it to ON. When you use the camcorder in bright conditions using the

battery pack, set it to OFF. This position saves battery power.

Ad ju st in g t h e vie w fin d e r

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.

View finder 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. 102).

Even if you adjust the view finder backlight

The recorded picture will not be affected.

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Usin g t h e zo o m fe a t u re

Push ZOOM up or down 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 a zoom greater than 10×

A 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. 102).

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. 102)

Note

During optical-zooming or when the zoom position is set to the “W”-end side, the

SteadyShot function does not work.

When you shoot close to a subject

If you cannot get a sharp focus, push ZOOM toward the “W” side until the focus is

sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/ 8 inch) away

from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/ 2 inch) away in

the wide-angle position.

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Notes on digital zoom

• Digital zoom allows you to set values up to 20× or 120×.

• The picture quality deteriorates as you push ZOOM down toward the “T” side.

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only)

You cannot use the digital zoom.

Th e in d ica t o rs d isp la ye d in re co rd in g m o d e

The indicators are not recorded on the tape.

Remaining battery time indicator

Micro Cassette Memory indicator

STBY/REC indicator

REC 0:00:01 Tape counter indicator

40min

45min

Remaining tape indicator

This appears soon after you insert a cassette.

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FN button

Select this button to display the operation buttons on the

screen.

Time indicator

The time is displayed about 5 seconds after the power is

turned on.

Date indicator

The date is displayed about 5 seconds after the power is

turned on.

Remaining battery time indicator

The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. The

indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions under 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 via the FN

screen.

Remaining tape indicator

The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.

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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 via the FN screen for this

operation (p. 41).

Sh o o t in g b a cklit su b je ct s – 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-IP7BT only) mode.

The . indicator appears on the screen.

To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

BACK LIGHT

When the backlight function is activated

The backlight function will be canceled when you set EXPOSURE to MANUAL on the

PAGE1 screen via the FN screen.

While the FN screen is displayed

The backlight function is deactivated.

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Se lf-t im e r re co rd in g

Recording with the self-timer starts automatically in 10 seconds. 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.

START/STOP

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

FOCUS

FADER SELF MEM EXPO–

TIMER MIX SURE

To st o p t h e co u n t d o w n

Press START/ STOP. To restart the countdown, press START/ STOP again.

To re co rd st ill im a g e s o n a t a p e u sin g t h e se lf-t im e r

Press PHOTO in step 4 (p. 48).

To ca n ce l se lf-t im e r re co rd in g

Select SELF TIMER, 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 sw itch is set to MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only)

You can also record a still image on the “Memory Stick” with the self-timer (p. 121).

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Ch e ckin g t h e re co rd in g – 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.

PAGE2

END

SCH

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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

To st o p se a rch in g

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

Even if you remove the cassette

The end search function works.

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— Pla yb a ck – Ba sics —

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

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 a 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.

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

appears.

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

for adjusting the volume appears.

3 Select –/ +, then press the center z on the control button repeatedly to adjust

the volume.

– : to turn down the volume

+: to turn up the volume

You can adjust the volume by pressing b/ B repeatedly after you select –/ +.

(7) Select

appears.

OK, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen

VOL

–

VOL bar

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

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To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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

To st o p p la yb a ck

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 pow er on for a long time

Your camcorder gets warm. However, this is not a malfunction.

When you open or close the LCD panel

Before you open or close the LCD panel return it to the position illustrated below.

Note

Be careful not to touch the VBATT lever while you are playing back a tape. The battery

pack may accidentally detached from the camcorder.

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To d isp la y t h e scre e n in d ica t o rs – Disp la y fu n ct io n

Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or on the Remote Commander. The indicators being

displayed disappear from the screen. To display the indicators, press DISPLAY again.

DISPLAY

Usin g t h e d a t a co d e fu n ct io n

Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the

recording data (date/ time and various settings when recorded) (Data code).

Follow the steps below to display the data code using the camcorder or the Remote

Commander.

When using the camcorder

To display the data code

(1) In playback or playback pause mode, select FN, then press the center z on the

control button. The PAGE1 screen appears.

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

screen appears.

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

CODE screen appears.

DATACODE

OFF

CAM

DATE

DATA DATA

(4) Select CAM DATA or DATE DATA, then press the center z on the control

button. The top of the selected button is indicated with a green bar.

(5) Select

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

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

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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 w hile operating w ith the Remote Commander

Set DATA CODE via

to DATE in the menu settings (p. 102).

The display changes as follows each time you press DATA CODE on the Remote

Commander: date/ time y no indicator

Date/time

Various settings

0:00:23

40min

0:00:23

40min

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

AUTO

60 AWB

F1.8

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9dB

[d ]

[e ]

[f]

[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.

– The camcorder is in various playback modes.

Data code

When you connect your camcorder to a TV, the data code also appears on the TV

screen.

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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.

Va rio u s p la yb a ck m o d e s

To operate the video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.

To vie w a st ill im a g e (p la yb a ck p a u se )

• 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 a d va n ce t h e t a p e

• Select

, then press the center z on the control button when the tape is not being

played back. To resume normal playback, select

control button.

, then press the center z on the

• Press FF on the Remote Commander when the tape is not being played back. To

resume normal playback, press PLAY.

To re w in d t h e t a p e

• Select

, then press the center z on the control button when the tape is not being

played back. To resume normal playback, select

control button.

, then press the center z on the

• Press REW on the Remote Commander when the tape is not being played back. To

resume normal playback, press PLAY.

To lo ca t e a sce n e w h ile m o n it o rin g t h e p ict u re (p ict u re se a rch )

• Select

, 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 m o n it o r t h e h ig h -sp e e d p ict u re w h ile a d va n cin g o r

re w in d in g t h e t a p e (skip sca n )

• Select

tape, or select

, then keep pressing the center z on the control button while rewinding the

, then keep pressing z while advancing the tape. To resume normal

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 normal

rewinding or advancing, release the button.

To vie w t h e p ict u re a t slo w sp e e d (slo w p la yb a ck)

Press SLOW on the Remote Commander during playback. To pause playback, press

PAUSE on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press PLAY on the

Remote Commander.

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Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

To se a rch fo r t h e la st sce n e re co rd e d (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 being 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 mode 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.

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Vie w in g t h e re co rd in g o n t h e TV scre e n

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. 21). 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 an S video plug and a video plug.

Use either the S video plug or the video plug depending on the TV. Do not connect both

of the plugs to the TV.

Yellow

S VIDEO or VIDEO

Black

S VIDEO

VIDEO

A/ V

White

AUDIO

: Signal flow

Red

If yo u r TV is a lre a d y co n n e ct e d t o 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 yo u r TV o r VCR is a m o n a u ra l t yp e

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 an L (left) signal. If you connect the red

plug, the sound is an R (right) signal.

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Vie w in g t h e re co rd in g o n t h e TV scre e n

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 via

to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings (p. 102). You can turn on/ off

the screen indicators using the DISPLAY button.

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— Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g Op e ra t io n s —

Re co rd in g a st ill im a g e o n a t a p e – Ta p e Ph o t o re co rd in g

You can record a still image onto a tape. This mode is useful when you want to print an

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-IP7BT only) (p. 118).

(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.

CAPTURE

PHOTO

•••••••

PHOTO

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 the following operations:

– Fader

– Digital effect

If you record a moving subject w ith 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 w hile 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-IP7BT only)

We recommend that you record on a “Memory Stick.”

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Re co rd in g a st ill im a g e o n a t a p e – Ta p e Ph o t o re co rd in g

Se lf-t im e r re co rd in g

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.

PHOTO

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

FOCUS

FADER SELF MEM EXPO–

TIMER MIX SURE

To ca n ce l se lf-t im e r re co rd in g

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

button in standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator disappears from the screen. You

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

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:

– The self-timer recording is finished.

– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

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Usin g t h e w id e m o d e

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).

Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a ]. The pictures

viewed during playing back on a normal TV [b ] or a wide -screen TV [c] are

compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen

TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d ].

[b ]

[a ]

16:9WIDE

[c]

[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 via , 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.

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM

16:9 WIDE

STEADY SHOT

RETURN

3,4

To ca n ce l t h e w id e m o d e

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

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Usin g t h e w id e m o d e

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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 w ide mode, you cannot select the follow ing functions:

– Old movie

– Bounce

During recording

You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your

camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

Connection for a TV

Pictures recorded in 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size

when:

– You connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ ID-2)

system.

– You connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.

ID-1 system

The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with video

signals. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1 system, the screen size is

automatically selected.

ID-2 system

The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between

video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using the A/ V

connecting cable.

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Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

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

[a ]

STBY

REC

NORM. FADER

(fader)

MOSC. FADER

(mosaic)

BOUNCE^{1) 2)}

[b ]

STBY

REC

MONOTONE

When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.

When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.

¹⁾You can use the bounce function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.

²⁾Fade in only.

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Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

(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 a 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.

2,3

FADER

OFF

FADER

NORM. MOSC. BOUN– MONO–

FADER FADER CE TONE

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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 ca n ce l t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

Before pressing START/ STOP, select

button.

OFF, then press the center z on the control

Note

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

– Digital effect

– Tape Photo recording

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Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

While using the bounce mode, you cannot use the follow ing functions:

– Exposure

– Focus

– Zoom

– Picture effect

Note on the bounce mode

You cannot select the bounce mode in the following mode or when using these

functions:

– D ZOOM is set to 20× or 120× in the menu settings

– Wide mode

– Picture effect

– PROGRAM AE

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only)

You cannot use the fader function.

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Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Pict u re e ffe ct

You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on 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 a mosaic.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

[e ]

[f]

(1) In CAMERA mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button.

The PAGE1 screen appears.

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

appears.

(3) Select P EFFECT via , 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.

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

EFFECT

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

RETURN

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

3,4

OFF

EFFECT

NEG. ART

SEPIA

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

RETURN

B&W

SOLARIZE

SLIM

STRETCH

PASTEL

MOSAIC

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Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Pict u re e ffe ct

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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 t u rn t h e p ict u re e ffe ct fu n ct io n o ff

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 sw itch to OFF (CHG)

The picture effect will be automatically canceled.

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Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l e ffe ct

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, the picture effect to SEPIA, and sets the appropriate shutter

speed.

Still image

Moving picture

STILL

LUMI.

Still image

Moving picture

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Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l e ffe ct

(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 used 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

LUMI.

The interval of flash motion

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.

3–5

DIG EFFT

OFF

DIG EFFT

OFF

PAGE3

DIG

EFFT

SLOW

OLD

SHTR MOVIE

LUMI.

STILL

FLASH LUMI.

TRAIL

–

This bar appears when the STILL,

FLASH, LUMI., or TRAIL mode is

selected.

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Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l e ffe ct

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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 ca n ce l t h e d ig it a l e ffe ct

Select

OFF, then press the center z on the control button in step 3.

Notes

• The following functions do not work when you are working with digital effect:

– Fader

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

– Tape Photo recording

• 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

• The SteadyShot function does not work in slow shutter or old movie mode

When you set the POWER sw itch 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

SLOW SHTR 1

Shutter speed

1/ 30

1/ 15

1/ 8

SLOW SHTR 2

SLOW SHTR 3

SLOW SHTR 4

1/ 4

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Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

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.

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Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

(1) In standby or MEMORY (DCR-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 via , 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.

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE AUTO

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE SPOTLIGHT

3,4

EFFECT

SPOTLIGHT

PORTRAIT

EFFECT

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

RETURN

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

RETURN

BEACH&SKI

SUNSETMOON

LANDSCAPE

LOW LUX

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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 t u rn t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n o ff

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 in

these modes, you cannot take close-ups in the following modes:

– Spotlight

– Beach & ski

• Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes:

– Sunset & moon

– Landscape

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Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

• 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-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.

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Ad ju st in g t h e w h it e b a la n ce m a n u a lly

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-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 conditions change quickly

• In bright places such as photography studios

• Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

(5) Press DISPLAY to turn off the menu.

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

EFFECT

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

RETURN

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

3,4

EFFECT

AUTO

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

RETURN

HOLD

OUTDOOR

INDOOR

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

Select

RETURN,

, then press the center z on the control button after step 4. The

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

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Ad ju st in g t h e w h it e b a la n ce m a n u a lly

To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o m a t ic w h it e b a la n ce m o d e

Select AUTO, then press the z center on the control button in step 4.

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 w hite 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 w hite balance mode

Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after a few seconds when:

– You change the PROGRAM AE mode.

– You bring your camcorder from the interior of a house, and vice versa.

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Ad ju st in g t h e e xp o su re m a n u a lly

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 a bright subject with a dark background

– To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully

(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only) mode, select FN, then press the

center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears.

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

EXPOSURE screen used 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.

2–4

EXPO–

AUTO

SURE

MANU–

EXPOSURE

–

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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 re t u rn t o t h e a u t o m a t ic e xp o su re m o d e

Select

AUTO, then press the center z on the control button in step 4.

Note

When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work.

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode:

– If you change the PROGRAM AE mode.

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Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly

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-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 used 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 a 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 the focus point closer

: To move the focus point further away

You can also adjust the focus by pressing b/ B repeatedly after you select

C or c

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

2–4

FOCUS

AUTO

FOCUS

AUTO

MANU–

INFI–

NITY

INFI–

NITY

MANU–

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To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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 re t u rn t o t h e a u t o fo cu s m o d e

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 re co rd d ist a n t su b je ct s

In step 4, select INFINITY, then press the center z on the control button. The focus is

set to the infinity position and the indicator appears. Use this mode when your

camcorder focuses on near by 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 follow s:

when recording a distant subject.

when the subject is too close to focus on.

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— Ad va n ce d Pla yb a ck Op e ra t io n s —

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e w it h p ict u re e ffe ct s

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 via , 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 54 for details on each picture effect mode.

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

video control buttons.

MANUAL SET STBY

EFFECT

RETURN

OFF

EFFECT

RETURN

SEPIA

3,4

NEG. ART

SEPIA

B&W

SOLARIZE

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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 ca n ce l t h e p ict u re e ffe ct fu n ct io n

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-IP7BT only) (p. 123, 128), or on a VCR using your

camcorder as a player.

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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 sw itch to OFF (CHG) or stop playback

The picture effect function is automatically canceled.

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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 used 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 56 for details on each digital effect mode.

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

displays the video control buttons.

3–5

PAGE2

DIG EFFT

OFF

DIG

EFFT

STILL FLASH LUMI. TRAIL

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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 ca n ce l t h e d ig it a l e ffe ct fu n ct io n

Select

OFF, then press the center z on the control button in step 4 or 5.

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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-IP7BT only) (p. 123, 128), 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 sw itch to OFF (CHG) or stop playback

The digital effect function is automatically canceled.

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se a rch

Using the multi-picture search function, you can display thumbnails of all the

beginning 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 for the image or scene and plays 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

MULTI SCH screen appears.

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

starts scanning in 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.

X/x/C/c/EXECUTE buttons

These buttons function the

same as the control button on

the camcorder.

The control button

MULTI SRCH

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

MULTI SCH

END

MULTI SCH

END

3,4

[a ]

[b ]

SELECT

DIRECTION

[a ] The picture being fast-forwarded or rewound

[b ] The blue portion indicates the range of the scan currently being made to display

thumbnails

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(5) Select the thumbnail you want to play back, then press the center z on the

control button. The camcorder starts searching for the image or scene and

plays it back automatically. The blue portion of the bar indicates the scanning

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

X/x/C/c/EXECUTE buttons

These buttons function the

same as the control button on

the camcorder.

The control button

MULTI SCH

END

MULTI SCH

END

JUL/4/02 12:05:56AM

[c]

[d ]

[e ]

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

[d ] The present point on the tape (yellow bar)

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

To re t u rn t o t h e MULTI SCH scre e n fro m p la yb a ck

Select

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

To st o p se a rch in g

Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

To e n d t h e m u lt i-p ict u re se a rch fu n ct io n

Select

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

To e n d t h e m u lt i-p ict u re se a rch fu n ct io n fro m t h e p la yb a ck

scre e n

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

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Wh e n co n t ro llin g t h e ca m co rd e r fro m t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

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

X/x/C/c/EXECUTE buttons

These buttons function the

same as the control button on

the camcorder.

MULTI SRCH

The control button

If the tape has a blank portion betw een 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 for in one scanning

A maximum of 11 thumbnails can be searched for in one scanning.

When you press MULTI SRCH on the Remote Commander

The MULTI SCH screen appears.

During searching

The other functions of this camcorder do not work.

The thumbnail images displayed on the MULTI SCH screen

You cannot modify these thumbnail images.

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

The digital effect will be canceled.

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

• These are fewer than 11 recorded images and scenes on the searched portion of the

tape.

• When scanning a tape recorded over previous recordings.

• When you have erased all the Micro Cassette Memory of the tape (p. 101).

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Notes

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

a malfunction.

• Noise may appear on the thumbnails. However, this has 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 the first thumbnail is not displayed before the scanning is completed

You can play back the image or scene.

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t a p e b y t it le – Tit le se a rch

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.

X/x/C/c/EXECUTE buttons

These buttons function the same as the control button on

STOP

the camcorder.

The control button

MODE

TITLE SEARCH

POWER

CAMERA

HELLO!

MODE

CONGRATULATIONS!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

PRESENT

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

GOOD MORNING

WEDDING

MODE

TITLE SEARCH

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

PRESENT

GOOD MORNING

WEDDING

NIGHT

BASEBALL

[a ]

[b ]

[a ] The actual point you are trying to search for

[b ] The present point on the tape

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To st o p se a rch in g

Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

If the tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The title search function may not work correctly.

To superimpose a title

See page 89.

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– Da t e se a rch

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.

X/x/C/c/EXECUTE buttons

These buttons function the same as the control button on

STOP

the camcorder.

The control button

MODE

DATE SEARCH

POWER

CAMERA

SEP / 5 / 02

SEP / 6 / 02

DEC / 24 / 02

MODE

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

JAN

1 / 03

VCR

FEB / 11 / 03

APR / 29 / 03

MODE

DATE SEARCH

SEP / 5 / 02

SEP / 6 / 02

DEC / 24 / 02

JAN

1 / 03

FEB / 11 / 03

APR / 29 / 03

[a ]

[b ]

[a ] The actual point you are trying to search for

[b ] The present point on the tape

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To st o p se a rch in g

Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

If the tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The date search function may not work correctly.

Micro Cassette Memory

The Micro Cassette Memory can hold 20 recording date data.

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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.

X/x/C/c/EXECUTE buttons

These buttons function the same as the control button on

STOP

the camcorder.

The control button

MODE

PHOTO SEARCH

POWER

CAMERA

SEP / 5 / 02 5 : 30PM

SEP / 6 / 02 8 : 50AM

DEC / 24 / 02 1 0 : 30AM

MODE

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

JAN

1 / 03 1 1 : 25PM

VCR

FEB / 11 / 03 4 : 11PM

APR / 29 / 03 1 : 45PM

MODE

PHOTO SEARCH

SEP / 5 / 02 5 : 30PM

SEP / 6 / 02 8 : 50AM

DEC / 24 / 02 1 0 : 30AM

JAN

1 / 03 1 1 : 25PM

FEB / 11 / 03 4 : 11PM

APR / 29 / 03 1 : 45PM

[a ]

[b ]

[a ] The actual point you are trying to search for

[b ] The present point on the tape

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To st o p se a rch in g

Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

If the tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The photo search function may not work correctly.

The number of photos that can be searched for

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

recorded, the searchable number decreases.

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— Ed it in g —

Du b b in g a t a p e

– Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

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 an S video

plug and a 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 a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

a 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.

S VIDEO or VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

A/ V

AUDIO

: Signal flow

Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g t h e t a p e

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

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You can edit on VCRs that support the follow ing systems

8 mm,

Betamax,

Hi8, Digital8,

ED Betamax,

VHS,

mini DV,

S-VHS,

DV, or

VHSC,

MICROMV

S-VHSC,

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.

– Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le

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 product. 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 Micro

Cassette Memory, or letters on the “Memory Stick” index screen (DCR-IP7BT only).

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

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

insert a 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.

i.LINK

(MICROMV)

(supplied)

i.LINK

(MICROMV)

: Signal flow

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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 176 for more information about i.LINK.

The follow ing functions do not w ork during digital editing:

– Picture effect

– Digital effect

Note on playback pause pictures

When you dub a playback pause picture:

• 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.

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Wh e n u sin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

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

your camcorder as a recorder.

1 Sw it ch in g t h e vid e o in p u t ja ck o f t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

The supplied A/ V connecting cable is equipped with an S video plug and a video plug.

You have to select one 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 85.

(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 via , 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.

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

4,5

VCR SET

VIDEOINPUT

RETURN

VIDEOINPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

RETURN

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2 Ma kin g a re co rd in g

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings (The default setting is LCD.) (p. 102).

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

and insert a 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. The recording starts.

4,5

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

REC CTRL

RET.

DATA COUNT

CODE RESET

REC

CTRL

REC

PAUSE

REC

START

S VIDEO or VIDEO

OUT

A/ V

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

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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-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.

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Wh e n u sin g t h e i.LINK ca b le

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 product. With digital-

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

quality editing. (You cannot connect the camcorder to a DV product.)

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

and insert a 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.

4,5

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

REC CTRL

RET.

DATA COUNT

CODE RESET

REC

CTRL

REC

PAUSE

REC

START

i.LINK

(MICROMV)

i.LINK

(MICROMV)

(supplied)

: Signal flow

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Select

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

player.

Notes

• When an incompatible picture (such as one 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 w ith 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, 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 “NO INPUT” appears and the camcorder cannot start recording.

Before recording

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

appear on both pieces of equipment.

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You can superimpose a title for 5 seconds from the recording start point. 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. 95). You can also select

the color, size and position of titles.

VACATION

Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le o n st a rt in g a re co rd in g

(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.

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

VACATION

THE END

TITLE

PAGE2

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

VACATION

THE END

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

VACATION

THE END

RETURN

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

TITLE

RET.

EXIT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

VACATION

THE END

RETURN

COLOR

SIZE

POS r POS R

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(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.

(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.

TITLE

SAVE

TITLE

RET.

EXIT

RET. STBY

EXIT

6,7

VACATION

COLOR

SIZE

POS r POS R

SAVE

TITLE

RET. STBY

EXIT

STBY –0:00:30

TITLE

VACATION

If you set the w rite-protect tab to lock

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

protection.

To use a custom title

If you want to use a custom title, select

in step 4 (p. 95).

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. 102).

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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 more than 12 characters in LARGE size. If you input more than 12

characters, the title size returns to SMALL even if 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

You can record up to 20 titles when each title consists of 12 characters.

When 20 titles are already superimposed

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

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Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le o n a re co rd e d t a p e

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 in 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 on which 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

89.

(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.

TITLE

END

INPUT

TITLE

SET

INPUT TITLE

END

INPUT TITLE

END

4,5

SELECT

DIRECTION

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

6 –8

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

TITLE

SAVE

POWER

CAMERA

VACATION

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VACATION

THE END

VCR

MODE

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To use a custom title

If you want to use a custom title, select

in step 6 (p. 95).

Notes

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

a malfunction.

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

images.

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

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Era sin g a t it le

(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 via , 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 while

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

4,5

CM SET

T I TLEERASE

CM SET

T I TLEERASE READY

TAPE T I TLE

ERASE ALL

INFODSPL

RETURN

TAPE T I TLE

ERASE ALL

INFODSPL

EXIT

T I TLE ERASE

HELLO!

PRESENT

CONGRATULATIONS!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

PRESENT

ERASE OK?

GOOD MORNING

WEDDING

CAN–

CEL

CM SET

T I TLEERASE COMPLETE

TAPE T I TLE

ERASE ALL

INFODSPL

RETURN

Illustration: In CAMERA mode

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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 ca n ce l e ra sin g

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

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Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s

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

title can have up to 20 characters.

Ma kin g a t it le in CAMERA m o d e

(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 in steps

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.

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

RETURN

PAGE2

EXIT

____________________

TITLE SET

[

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

RETURN

]

&?!

ABC

DEF

GH I

MNO

123 678

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

SET

–

7–9

EXIT

_______________

PARTY

TITLE SET

_________________

TITLE SET

[

]

PAR

&?!

ABC

DEF

&?!

ABC

DEF

GH I

MNO

123 678

GH I

MNO

123 678

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

SET

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

/–

SET

–

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Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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 ch a n g e t h e t it le yo u h a ve st o re d

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 w hile 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.

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Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s

Ma kin g a t it le in VCR m o d e

(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 same procedure as in steps 7 to 8 in “Making a title in CAMERA

mode” on page 95.

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

memory.

TITLE

END

TITLE

INPUT

TITLE

SET

TITLE SET

[

EXIT

4 –6

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

RETURN

___________________

]

&?!

ABC

DEF

GH I

MNO

123 678

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

SET

–

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1”BASEBALL”

CUSTOM2 SET

RETURN

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

Select

appears. Next, select

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

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

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

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Th e Micro Ca sse t t e Me m o ry

The MICROMV cassette automatically records the recording settings and date. You can

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

Micro 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.

Th e ca sse t t e in fo rm a t io n

[a ]

INFO

ID 00001

GRADUATION

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

[e ]

JUL 4 2002 6:29PM

DEC 15 2002 2:53PM

RECORDED AREA

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

number.

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

[c] The first-recorded date in this cassette.

[d ] The last-recorded date in this cassette.

[e ] The recorded area is indicated by the white bar.

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Th e Micro Ca sse t t e Me m o ry

La b e lin g a ca sse t t e

(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 via , 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 in steps

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.

CM SET

T I TLEERASE

6 –8

T I TLE DSPL

TAPE T I TLE

ERASE ALL

INFODSPL

SET

CM SET

T I TLEERASE

T I TLE DSPL

TAPE T I TLE

–––––––––

ERASE ALL

EXIT

_______________

EXIT

__________]

TAPE TITLE

INFODSPL

EXIT

[

]

[

GRADU

GRADUATION

TAPE TITLE

&?!

ABC

DEF

&?!

ABC

DEF

[

____________________

]

&?!

ABC

DEF

GH I

MNO

123 678

GH I

MNO

123 678

GH I

MNO

123 678

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

SET

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

SET

–

/–

PQR

TUV

WXY

’ . ,

SET

–

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Th e Micro Ca sse t t e Me m o ry

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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 e ra se t h e la b e l yo u h a ve m a d e

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

erased.

To ch a n g e t h e la b e l yo u h a ve m a d e

Insert the cassette for which you want to change the label, and proceed in the same way

as you do to make a new label.

If you set the w rite-protect tab of the tape to lock

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

Note on recorded areas

A blank portion between 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.

When “ ” is flashing

Remove the cassette and insert it again. If the message is still displayed, the Micro

Cassette Memory may be corrupted. Replace the cassette with another cassette.

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.

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Th e Micro Ca sse t t e Me m o ry

De le t in g a ll t h e d a t a in t h e Micro Ca sse t t e Me m o ry

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 via , 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 re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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 ca n ce l d e le t in g

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

Note

Once you 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 the ID number

This item cannot be deleted.

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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

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-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. 103).

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

CAMERA

VCR

EFFECT

OTHERS

AREA SET

DST SET

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

OTHERS

AREA SET

DST SET

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

AREA 26

GMT–5.0

New York

Bogota

MEMORY

(DCR-IP7BT only)

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

WHT BAL

OTHERS

AREA SET

AREA 26

DST SET

BEEP

GMT–5.0

New York

Bogota

OTHERS

RETURN

AREA SET

DST SET

BEEP

COMMANDER ON

JUL 4 2001

DISPLAY

5:30:00 PM

REC LAMP

RETURN

OTHERS

AREA SET

DST SET

BEEP

COMMANDER ON

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

OFF

OTHERS

AREA SET

DST SET

BEEP

COMMANDER ON

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

OFF

OTHERS

AREA SET

DST SET

BEEP

COMMANDER OFF

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

To t u rn o ff t h e m e n u

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

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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 follow ing icons:

MANUAL SET

CAMERA SET

VCR SET

LCD/ VF SET

MEMORY SET (DCR-IP7BT only)

CM SET

TAPE SET

SETUP MENU

OTHERS

Se le ct in g t h e m o d e se t t in g o f e a ch it e m

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 available for the DCR-IP7BT.

POWER

Meaning

sw itch

Icon/item

PROGRAM AE

Mode

To suit your specific shooting requirements

(p. 59).

CAMERA

MEMORY

——

To add special effects like those in films or on

TV to images (p. 54).

CAMERA

VCR

P EFFECT

——

To adjust the white balance (p. 62).

CAMERA

MEMORY

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

To automatically activate the electronic shutter

when shooting in bright conditions.

CAMERA

z ON

OFF

To deactivate the electronic shutter even when

shooting in bright conditions.

To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom

CAMERA

D ZOOM

z OFF

20×

is carried out.

To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to

20× zoom is performed digitally (p. 34).

To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to

120× zoom is performed digitally (p. 34).

120×

—

CAMERA

16:9WIDE

z OFF

To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 49).

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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

Mode

Meaning

STEADYSHOT z ON

To compensate for camera-shake.

CAMERA

OFF

To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

pictures are produced when shooting a

stationary object with a tripod.

VIDEOINPUT

LCD COLOR

z VIDEO

To use the video plug of the A/ V connecting

cable when recording from a player.

VCR

S VIDEO

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.

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

Low intensity

high intensity

VF B.L.

z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to

CAMERA

MEMORY

normal.

BRIGHT

To brighten the viewfinder screen.

VCR

* STILL SET

PIC MODE

z SINGLE

To not record continuously.

MEMORY

MULTI SCRN To record nine images continuously (p. 119).

QUALITY

z FINE

To record still images in the fine image quality

mode.

MEMORY

VCR

STANDARD

To record still images in the standard image

quality mode.

* DCR-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 a pow er source other than the battery pack

VF B.L. is automatically set to BRIGHT.

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POWER

sw itch

Mode

Icon/item

* MOVIE SET

MOVIEMODE

Meaning

z SUPER FINE

FINE

To record moving pictures with super fine

image quality.

MEMORY

VCR

To record moving pictures with fine image

quality.

STANDARD

LIGHTMODE

——

To record moving pictures with standard image

quality.

To record moving pictures to be used as an e-

mail attachment.

SLIDE SHOW

To play back images in a continuous loop

(p. 147).

MEMORY

——

z RETURN

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

To delete all unprotected images (p. 152).

To cancel formatting.

MEMORY

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.

——

PHOTO SAVE

To duplicate still images on the tape and save

VCR

them onto the “Memory Stick” (p. 135).

* DCR-IP7BT only

Notes on formatting (DCR-IP7BT only)

• The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder has been formatted at the 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-IP7BT only)

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

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

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

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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

TITLEERASE

Mode

——

Meaning

To erase a superimposed title (p. 94).

CAMERA

VCR

TITLE DSPL

z ON

OFF

To display a superimposed title.

To not display the title.

VCR

TAPE TITLE

ERASE ALL

q INFODSPL

——

To label a cassette (p. 99).

CAMERA

VCR

——

CAMERA

VCR

To erase all the data in the Micro Cassette

Memory (p. 101).

z ON

CAMERA

VCR

To display the cassette information of the tape.

This is displayed for 5 seconds in the following

cases: (p. 98).

• When turning on the power with a cassette

inserted or inserting a cassette.

• When entering the VCR mode using the

POWER switch.

OFF

To not display the cassette information of the

tape.

qREMAIN

z AUTO

To display the remaining tape bar:

CAMERA

VCR

• for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is

turned on or a cassette is inserted, and also

calculate the remaining amount of tape.

• for about 8 seconds after you select

and

you press 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. 23).

——

CLOCK SET

LTR SIZE

CAMERA

MEMORY

z NORMAL

To display the selected menu item in normal

size.

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

2×

To display the selected menu item at twice the

normal size.

z ON

DEMO MODE

To make the demonstration appear.

To cancel the demonstration mode.

CAMERA

OFF

Notes on DEMO MODE

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

• DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) as 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 a position

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.

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POWER

sw itch

Meaning

Icon/item

DATA CODE*

Mode

To display date, time and various settings

during playback.

MEMORY

VCR

z DATE/ CAM

To display date and time during playback.

DATE

To set your area temporarily, when using the

camcorder, in a new location (p. 25).

AREA SET

DST SET

CAMERA

MEMORY

——

To be used when your area is not in daylight

saving time.

CAMERA

MEMORY

z OFF

To be used when your area is in daylight saving

time.

To output a melody when you start/ stop

recording or when an unusual condition occurs

on your camcorder.

BEEP

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

z MELODY

To output a beep instead of the melody.

To cancel both the melody and beep sound.

NORMAL

OFF

To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder.

COMMANDER

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

z ON

To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

remote control misoperation caused by remote

control of other VCRs.

OFF

To show the indicators on the LCD screen and

viewfinder.

DISPLAY

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

z LCD

V-OUT/ LCD

z ON

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.

REC LAMP

CAMERA

MEMORY

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that

the subject is not aware of your recording.

OFF

* 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 pow er source is detached from the camcorder

The menu items settings 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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— “ Me m o ry St ick” Op e ra t io n s —

Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick” – in t ro d u ct io n

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

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 an image recorded on the tape using the “Memory Stick.”

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

• To duplicate an image and save it to your computer via the supplied USB cable.

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

On file fo rm a t

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.

Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick”

Terminal

Write-protect

switch

Labeling position

• 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.

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• 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.

“ Me m o ry St ick” s fo rm a t t e d b y a co m p u t e r

“Memory Stick”s formatted by the Windows OS or Macintosh computers does not have

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. 105). 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.

• Pentium is either a registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation.

• 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.

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In se rt in g a “ Me m o ry St ick”

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

facing up as illustrated.

Access lamp

“Memory Stick” slot

Eje ct in g t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”

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

MEMORY EJECT

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 data on the “Memory Stick.” Do not turn the power

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

may be corrupted.

If “

MEMORYSTICK ERROR” is displayed

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

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

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Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick” – in t ro d u ct io n

Usin g a b u t t o n d isp la ye d o n t h e scre e n

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 modes 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 the relevant pages for each function.

3 –6

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

In memory camera

mode

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

FOCUS

SELF

TIMER

PLAY INDEX EXPO–

SURE

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

LCD

BRT

PLAY INDEX

In memory camera

mode

In memory playback

mode (still image)

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

VOL

PLAY INDEX

NETWORK

PLAY INDEX

–

CAM INDEX

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To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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

To e xe cu t e se t t in g s

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 follow ing

buttons:

In memory camera mode

PAGE1

PAGE2

PAGE3

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

LCD BRT, PLAY, INDEX

VOL, PLAY, INDEX

In memory playback mode

PAGE1

PAGE2

PAGE3

MENU, CAM, INDEX, DELETE, +, –

LCD BRT, CAM, INDEX, PB ZOOM, +, –

DATA CODE, CAM, INDEX, +, –

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Se le ct in g t h e st ill im a g e q u a lit y m o d e

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.

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

PIC MODE

QUALITY

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

SINGLE

RETURN

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

PIC MODE

QUALITY

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

PIC MODE

QUALITY

FINE

STANDARD

RETURN

REMAIN

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To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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.

Im a g e q u a lit y se t t in g s

Setting

Meaning

FINE

(Indicator: FINE)

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

The image is compressed to about 1/ 6.

STANDARD

(Indicator: STD)

This is the standard image quality. The image is compressed

to about 1/ 10.

Ap p ro xim a t e n u m b e r o f st ill im a g e s yo u ca n re co rd o n a

“ Me m o ry St ick”

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

you select. The table below indicates the numbers when using a “Memory Stick”

formatted with this camcorder.

Quality

“Memory Stick”

32 MB* 16 MB*

1310 images 650 images 325 images 160 images 80 images

128 MB*

64 MB*

8 MB

4 MB*

FINE

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

FINE (FINE)

Memory capacity

About 100 KB

About 60 KB

STANDARD (STD)

Image quality mode indicator

The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback.

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Se t t in g t h e m o vin g p ict u re q u a lit y m o d e

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.

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

MEMORY SET

MOVIE SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

MOVIEMODE LIGHTMODE

REMAIN

RETURN

REMAIN

18sec

MEMORY SET

MOVIE SET

MOVIEMODE SUPER FINE

REMAIN

RETURN

LIGHT

MEMORY SET

MOVIE SET

MOVIEMODE SUPER FINE

REMAIN

RETURN

FINE

STANDARD

LIGHTMODE

REMAIN

18sec

REMAIN

8sec

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Im a g e q u a lit y se t t in g s

Frame

rate

Indicator

(during

playback)

Setting

Meaning

Transmission

rate (image

and audio)

30 fps

10 fps

SUPER FINE

(Indicator: SFN)

Records moving pictures

at 352 × 240.

1200 Kbps

750 Kbps

400 Kbps

200 Kbps

SFN

FINE

(Indicator: FINE)

Records moving pictures

at 352 × 240.

FINE

STANDARD

(Indicator: STD)

Records moving pictures

at 144 × 96.

STD

LIGHTMODE

Records moving pictures

LIGHT

(Indicator: LIGHT)

at 144 × 96.

SUPER FINE: You can record moving pictures at the highest quality. This mode is

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

the default setting of the camcorder.

FINE: You can record moving pictures for a longer time than with the SUPER FINE

mode, the quality, however, declines slightly.

STANDARD: You can record moving pictures for a longer time than with the FINE

mode, the image size, however, is smaller.

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

The image quality, however, declines.

Note on frame rate

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

of images played back in one second. The more the number increases, the more natural

the moving picture becomes.

Note on transmission rate

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

Ma xim u m re co rd in g t im e fo r m o vin g p ict u re s

Image quality mode

SUPER FINE

FINE

Maximum recording time

45 s

1 min 10 s

STANDARD

LIGHTMODE

2 min 20 s

4 min 40 s

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Ap p ro xim a t e le n g t h o f t im e o f t h e m o vin g p ict u re s yo u ca n

re co rd o n a “ Me m o ry St ick”

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

with this camcorder.

Quality

“Memory Stick”

128 MB*

SUPER FINE 13 min

FINE 20 min

64 MB*

6 min

32 MB*

16 MB*

1 min

8 MB

45 s

4 MB*

20 s

3 min

10 min

20 min

41 min

5 min

2 min

1 min

2 min

5 min

35 s

STANDARD 41 min

LIGHTMODE 82 min

10 min

20 min

5 min

1 min

2 min

10 min

* Optional

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Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n a “ Me m o ry

St ick” – Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

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.

Approximate number of images

recordable on the “Memory Stick.”

FINE

1 / 12

PHOTO

Number of recorded images.

NETWORK

PLAY INDEX

FINE

PHOTO

NETWORK

PLAY INDEX

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

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– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

– Wide mode

– Digital zoom

– SteadyShot

– 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 used when recording) 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, via DATA CODE on the PAGE3 screen (p. 41).

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

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

Re co rd in g im a g e s co n t in u o u sly

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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– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

(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.

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

PIC MODE

QUALITY

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

SINGLE

RETURN

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

PIC MODE

QUALITY

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

PIC MODE

QUALITY

SINGLE

MULTI SCRN

RETURN

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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 t h e ca p a cit y o f t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” b e co m e s fu ll

“

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

Stick.”

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– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

Se lf-t im e r m e m o ry p h o t o re co rd in g

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.

The 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.

PHOTO

POWER

SELF

TIMER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT

FOCUS

SELF

TIMER

PLAY INDEX EXPO–

SURE

To re co rd m o vin g p ict u re s o n a “ Me m o ry St ick” w it h t h e se lf-

t im e r

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

To ca n ce l t h e se lf-t im e r re co rd in g

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.

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– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:

– The self-timer recording is finished.

– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

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Re co rd in g a n im a g e fro m a t a p e a s a st ill

im a g e

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

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 a recorded tape into your camcorder.

• Insert a “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.

FINE

1 / 40

CAPTURE

PHOTO

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

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

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

corrupted.

If “ ” appears on the screen

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

does not conform with that used by your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory

Stick.”

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If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode

Your camcorder stops momentarily.

Sound recorded on a tape

You cannot record the audio from the tape.

Titles w hich have already been recorded on tapes

You cannot record the titles on a “Memory Stick.” 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.

Re co rd in g a st ill im a g e fro m o t h e r e q u ip m e n t

Before operation

Set DISPLAY in

to LCD in the menu settings (p. 102). (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. 84).

(3) Play back the recorded tape.

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

(4) Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 123.

Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

S VIDEO or VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

A/ V

VIDEO

: Signal flow

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

jack on the VCR.

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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.

Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le

i.LINK

(MICROMV)

: Signal flow

(supplied)

Note

“

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

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St ick” – MPEG m o vie re co rd in g

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

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

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.

40min

_STDREC

START/STOP

[

]

45SEC

Recordable time on the “Memory Stick.”

BBB

This indicator is displayed for 5 seconds after

pressing START/ STOP. The indicator is not

recorded.

NETWORK

PLAY INDEX

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

Th e re co rd a b le t im e fo r a n MPEG m o vie

Quality mode

SUPER FINE

FINE

recordable time

Maximum 45 s

Maximum 1 min 10 s

Maximum 2 min 20 s

Maximum 4 min 40 s

STANDARD

LIGHTMODE

To st o p re co rd in g

Press START/ STOP.

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Note

Sound is recorded in monaural.

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

– Wide mode

– Digital zoom

– SteadyShot

– 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.

While recording on a “Memory Stick”

Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. While you are carrying out the eject

operation, sound is not recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

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m o vin g p ict u re

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

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 a recorded tape into your camcorder.

• Insert a “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. Your

camcorder starts recording.

Recordable time on the “Memory Stick.”

40min

_STDREC

[

15 42

START/STOP

]

15SEC

BBB

This indicator is displayed for 5 seconds after

pressing START/ STOP. The indicator is not

recorded.

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

Th e re co rd a b le t im e fo r a n MPEG m o vie

Quality mode

SUPER FINE

FINE

recordable time

Maximum 45 s

Maximum 1 min 10 s

Maximum 2 min 20 s

Maximum 4 min 40 s

STANDARD

LIGHTMODE

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To st o p re co rd in g

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. Also, do not turn the power off, eject the

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

corrupted.

Titles already recorded on tapes

You cannot record the titles on a “Memory Stick.” 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 a new date and

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

During recording

The video control buttons do not work.

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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 from the other equipment is displayed on the screen.

(4) Press START/ STOP at the point where you want to start recording.

To p a u se o r ca n ce l re co rd in g

Press START/ STOP again.

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Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

OUT

S VIDEO

A/ V

VIDEO

: Signal flow

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

jack or the black plug 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.

Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le

i.LINK

(MICROMV)

: Signal flow

(supplied)

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Note

“

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

While recording on the “Memory Stick”

Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. While you are carrying out the eject

operation, sound is not recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

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St ick” o n a m o vin g p ict u re – MEMORY MIX

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

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 these

images back onto a “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.

Still image

Moving picture

M. CHROM

CAM

CHROM

Blue

Still image

Moving picture

M. LUMI

CAM

L UM I

Still image

Moving picture

C. CHROM

CAM

CHROM

Blue

Still image

Moving picture

M. OVERLAP

OV ER –

L A P

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Before operation

• Insert the tape you want to use for recording into your camcorder.

• Insert the “Memory Stick” with still images recorded 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 the 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

appears.

OK, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen

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

appears.

(9) Press START/ STOP to start recording.

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

MEM MIX

OFF MCCAM OVER–

LUMI LAP

MEM

MIX

CAMCM MCCAM

CHROM CHROM

Still image

100–0001

–

MEM MIX

OFF

4,5

M. LUMI

–

100–0001

–

MEM MIX

OFF

M. LUMI

–

100–0001

–

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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

M.OVERLAP

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

swapped with a still image

No adjustment necessary

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

To ch a n g e t h e st ill im a g e t o b e su p e rim p o se d

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

button.

To ca n ce l MEMORY MIX

Before step 7, select

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

Notes

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

moving image 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 w ith 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. 149).

Image data modified w ith a computer or shot w ith other equipment

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

To record a still image w ithout any effects 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 the PHOTO button in step 9

You can record a still image on the tape.

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– Ph o t o sa ve

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

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 a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.

• Insert a “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 the

“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.

PHOTO SAVE

0 : 00 : 00

34min

PHOTO SAVE

0 : 30 : 00

0 / 40

4 / 40

FINE

PHOTO

SAVING

END

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PHOTO SAVE

RETURN

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PHOTO SAVE

RETURN

PHOTO SAVE

0 : 00 : 00

0 / 40

FINE

READY

PHOTO BUTTON

END

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To st o p o r e n d co p yin g

Select

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

Wh e n t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” is fu ll

“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. Also, do not turn the power off, eject the

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

corrupted.

If the w rite-protect sw itch 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:

• There are no images recorded on the tape.

• Images are recorded before the current position on the tape.

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

SAVE.

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– Me m o ry p h o t o p la yb a ck

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

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

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

PLAY

VCR

MODE

To st o p m e m o ry p h o t o p la yb a ck

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 into the camcorder.

Notes on file names

• 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 if the file is unreadable.

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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 w ith a computer or shot w ith other equipment

You may not be able to play back such image data with your camcorder.

Still images

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

–/ +.

When no images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”

The message “ NO FILE” appears.

Scre e n in d ica t o rs d isp la ye d d u rin g st ill im a g e p la yb a ck

Image number/ Total number of recorded images

6 / 40

MEMORY PLAY

100–0006

Print mark

Protect indicator

Recording data

JUL 4 2002

12:05:56 AM

–

CAM INDEX

Data Directory Number/ File Number

Recording data

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

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

DATA CODE on the PAGE3 screen during playback. You can also use the Remote

Commander for this operation (p. 41).

To turn off the screen indicators

Press DISPLAY.

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Pla yin g b a ck six re co rd e d im a g e s a t a t im e (in d e x scre e n )

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 change 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 next six images

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

B mark

MARK

DEL

EXIT

1 / 40

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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

To re t u rn t o t h e n o rm a l p la yb a ck scre e n (sin g le scre e n )

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, a 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. 108).

Image data modified w ith a computer or shot w ith other equipment

These files may not be displayed on the index screen.

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– MPEG m o vie p la yb a ck

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

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

back six images, including still images, in order, at one 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 +.

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

PLAY

VCR

MODE

1 / 20

MEMORY P L A Y

MOV 10001

MPEG

N X

SCRN

SIZE

VOL

–

–––

–

CAM INDEX

To p a u se p la yb a ck

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

playback.

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To ch a n g e t h e scre e n size

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

changes as follows:

1 / 20

MEMORY P L A Y

1 / 20

MEMORY P L A Y

MOV 10001

MPEG

N X

SCRN

SIZE

MPEG

N X

SCRN

SIZE

VOL

–

VOL

–

VOL

–

CAM INDEX

–

CAM INDEX

Note

An MPEG movie recorded with the camcorder:

• Is MPEG MOVIE AD.

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

recorders.

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

To play back recorded images on a TV screen

• Connect your camcorder to a 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 w ith a computer or shot w ith other equipment

You may not be able to play back such images with your camcorder and the volume

cannot be adjusted.

When there are no images recorded on the “Memory Stick”

The message “ NO FILE” appears.

Moving picture

You can select moving pictures from the PAGE1/ PAGE2/ PAGE3 screens 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 full-screen size,

depending on the movie.

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Scre e n in d ica t o rs d u rin g m o vin g p ict u re p la yb a ck

Data directory number/ File number

Picture number/ Total number of recorded

pictures

1 / 20

MOV 10001

0 : 0 1

MPEG

N X

SCRN

SIZE

Protect indicator

VOL

–

J U L

2 0 0 1

Recording date/ time. (Various settings are

displayed as “– – –”.)

1 2 : 0 5 : 5 6

–

CAM INDEX

Re co m m e n d e d co m p u t e r e n viro n m e n t

Recommended Window s environment

OS: Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 3.51 or later. Standard

installation is required.

Operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS

* MPEG files cannot be handled on Windows 3.1.

Application: InternetExplorer 4.0 or later (This application comes 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 requirements for QuickTime, refer to the Web site of Apple

Computer, Inc.

Recording date/time

To display the date/ time of the recording, 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. 41).

To turn off the screen indicators

Press DISPLAY.

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“ Me m o ry St ick” o n t o t h e t a p e

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

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

use the Remote Commander to do this operation.

Before operation

• Insert a tape to be recorded into your camcorder.

• Insert a “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 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

REC CTRL MEMORY PLAY

26/26

0:00:07

REC CTRL MEMORY PLAY

PAGE3

RET.

100–0026

–

REC

PAUSE

REC

START

REC

PAUSE

REC

START

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

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Du b b in g im a g e s re co rd e d o n t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” o n t o t h e t a p e

To st o p d u b b in g

Select

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

the Remote Commander.

Wh e n u sin g t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

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

camcorder starts dubbing.

REC

Notes

• You cannot dub MPEG movie files to the tape.

• You cannot dub the index screen to the tape.

Image files modified w ith a computer or shot w ith other equipment

You may not be able to dub these images.

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En la rg in g st ill im a g e s re co rd e d o n a

“ Me m o ry St ick” – Me m o ry PB ZOOM

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

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.

3,5

3/14

MEMORY PLAY

PB ZOOM

x 2

PAGE2

ZOOM

[EXEC]:END

100–0003

To ca n ce l t h e Me m o ry PB ZOOM fu n ct io n

Press the center z on the control button.

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ZOOM

Note

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

PB ZOOM function. Record those 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 disappear.

The edges of an enlarged image

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

MPEG movie files recorded on a “Memory Stick”

The PB ZOOM function does not work with these files.

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Pla yin g b a ck im a g e s in a co n t in u o u s lo o p

– SLIDE SHOW

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

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” with your images recorded 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.

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

SLIDE SHOW

100–00001

1 / 6

RETURN

PAUSE

–

END

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

SLIDE SHOW

100–00001

1 / 6

READY

RETURN

START

–

END

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Pla yin g b a ck im a g e s in a co n t in u o u s lo o p – SLIDE SHOW

To st o p t h e slid e sh o w

Select

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

To p a u se d u rin g a slid e sh o w

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

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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 st a rt t h e slid e sh o w fro m a p a rt icu la r im a g e

Select the desired image by selecting –/ + 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 again from the beginning.

To play the slide show w ith 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

button.

END, then press the center z on the control

When there are no images on the “Memory Stick”

The message “ NO FILE” appears.

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– Im a g e p ro t e ct io n

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

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

used for protecting your 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.

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

INDEX

VCR

MODE

MARK

DEL

EXIT

RET.

MARK

EXIT

4 –6

-MARK

1 / 40

2 / 40

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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

To ca n ce l im a g e p ro t e ct io n

Select the image for which 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 w rite-protect sw itch on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot carry out image protection.

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De le t in g im a g e s

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

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

images.

De le t in g se le ct e d im a g e s

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.

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

3 / 40

DELETE

100–00010

DELETE?

DELE–

CAN–

CEL

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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

To ca n ce l d e le t in g a n im a g e

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

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Notes

• When you want to 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 w rite-protect sw itch on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot delete images.

De le t in g se le ct e d im a g e s o n t h e in d e x scre e n

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 images.

(7) After selecting all the images you want to delete, 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.

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

INDEX

VCR

MODE

MARK

DEL

EXIT

RET.

DEL

EXEC

EXIT

4 –6

DEL

1 / 40

3 / 40

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To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

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

To ca n ce l d e le t in g a n im a g e

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

De le t in g a ll t h e im a g e s

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.

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

READY

RETURN

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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.

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

EXECUTE

RETURN

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

DELETING

COMPLETE

RETURN

To re t u rn t o t h e FN scre e n

Select

RETURN,

, then press the center z on the control button.

To ca n ce l d e le t in g a ll t h e im a g e s in t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”

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.

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Writ in g a p rin t m a rk – PRINT MARK

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

You can specify a recorded still image to print out by putting marks on it. 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

used for writing a print mark appears.

(5) Move the B mark to the image for which 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 needed, select EXIT, then press the center z

on the control button. The FN screen appears.

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

INDEX

VCR

MODE

-MARK

MARK

DEL

EXIT

RET.

MARK

EXIT

4 –6

MARK

1 / 40

2 / 40

To ca n ce l w rit in g p rin t m a rks

Select the image for which 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 w rite-protect sw itch 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.

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yo u r co m p u t e r

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

record images edited with the computer on the tape.

To view images on your computer, the application software MovieShaker Ver. 3.1 for

MICROMV (supplied) is required.

i.LINK

(MICROMV)

i.LINK connector

Push into the end

i.LINK

Computer

cable

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 to the computer. For details on installing and on an

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

3.1 for MICROMV.

Re co m m e n d e d co m p u t e r e n viro n m e n t

Recommended Window s environment

OS:

Microsoft Windows MillennuiumEdition, Windows 2000 Professional,

Windows XP Home/ Professional (support to be provided). Standard

installation is required.

Operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS.

MMX Pentium III 600 MHz or faster (Required)

CPU:

MMX Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (Recommended)

Main memory: 128 MB or larger (Required)

256 MB or larger (Recommended)

Display:

800 × 600 or larger screen size/ 1024 × 480 or larger screen size, 16-bit

color or higher

Hard disk:

100 MB hard disk space (for installation), ATA66 or higher speed

(required for capturing an image)

The i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector must be provided as standard.

Note

Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

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St ick” u sin g yo u r co m p u t e r

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

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

Note

Data recorded on a “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

Re co m m e n d e d co m p u t e r e n viro n m e n t

Recommended Window s environment

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

Professional standard installation is required.

Operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS.

CPU:MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster

• A USB connector must be provided as standard.

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

pictures, 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

• A 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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In st a llin g t h e USB d rive r

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

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

viewing images on a CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.

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

completed.

Fo r Win d o w s 98, Win d o w s 98SE, Win d o w s Me , Win d o w s 2000

Pro fe ssio n a l u se rs

(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 to the USB connector on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

(6) Insert a “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.

USB

USB connector

USB cable

Push into the end

Computer

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 158.

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Im a g e d a t a ca n n o t b e t ra n sfe rre d o ve r t h e USB co n n e ct io n

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.

St e p 1 Un in st a ll t h e in co rre ct USB d rive r

1 Turn on the power and allow Windows to load.

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

using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.

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

and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

4 Open 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.”

5 Select “Other devices.”

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

Ex: (?)Sony Handycam

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

7 Reboot your computer.

St e p 2 In st a ll t h e USB d rive r o n t h e CD-ROM

Perform the entire procedure listed in “Installing the USB driver” on page 157.

Fo r Ma c OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 u se rs

(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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Vie w in g im a g e s

Fo r Win d o w s u se rs

(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. 161).

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

operating instructions.

USB

USB connector

USB cable

Push into the end

Computer

Desired file type

Double-click in this order

Still image/

“Dcim” folder

“100msdcf” folder

Image file

Moving picture*

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

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

break up.

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Un p lu g t h e USB ca b le /Eje ct t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”

Fo r Win d o w s 2000 Pro fe ssio n a l, Win d o w s Me u se rs

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 asking you to remove the device from the system appears, then

unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.”

Fo r Ma cin t o sh u se rs

(1) Quit any 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.”

No t e s o n u sin g yo u r co m p u t e r

“ Me m o ry St ick”

• “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 using 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.

So ft w a re

• 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.

Co m m u n ica t in g w it h yo u r co m p u t e r

Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after

recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

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Im a g e file st o ra g e d e st in a t io n s a n d im a g e file s

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.

Fo r Win d o w s Me u se rs

(Th e d rive re co g n izin g t h e ca m e ra is [E:])

Folder containing still images and

moving picture data

Folder

File

Meaning

100msdcf

DSC0ssss.jpg

MOV1ssss.mpg

Still image file

Moving picture file

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— Ne t w o rk o p e ra t io n —

Acce ssin g t h e n e t w o rk

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

You can access the Internet using a Bluetooth device that complies to the standards of

the camcorder. Once the access is made, you can view a Web page and send/ receive

your e-mail, etc. This section describes only how to open the Network Menu. For details

on network operations, refer to the network function operating instructions supplied

with the camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK.

(2) Select NETWORK, then press the center z on the control button. The Network

Menu appears and the (Bluetooth) lamp turns on.

BROWSER MENU

NETWORK

PLAY INDEX

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

(CHG)

OFF

VCR

MODE

When you send e-mail using the network function, you can attach an image recorded

on a “Memory Stick” to your e-mail. Attachable file size is up to 3 MB per one e-mail

message. When attaching a moving image file, the available time for the attached image

depends on the image quality mode. For details, see the table below.

Image quality mode

SUPER FINE

FINE

STANDARD LIGHTMODE

58 s 119 s

Available time/ one e-mail

17 s

29 s

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Acce ssin g t h e n e t w o rk

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 netw ork 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 detached from the camcorder.

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— Tro u b le sh o o t in g —

Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d t h e ir so lu t io n s

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 170.

In re co rd in g m o d e

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.

c Set it to CAMERA (p. 29).

START/ STOP does not operate.

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the tape or insert a new one (p. 27, 43).

• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

c Use a new tape or slide the tab (p. 27).

• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize it (p. 179).

• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder

has been in standby mode for more than 5 minutes.

c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn on the

power (p. 30).

The power goes off.

• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a fully charged battery pack.

• The viewfinder is not extended to the end.

c Pull out the viewfinder.

The image on the viewfinder

screen is not clear.

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

c Adjust the viewfinder lens (p. 33).

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON (p. 102).

The SteadyShot function does not

work.

• The setting is the manual focus mode.

c Set it to the auto focus mode. (p. 65)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

c Adjust to focus manually (p. 65).

The autofocusing function does

not work.

• The LCD panel is open.

c Close the LCD panel. (p. 30)

The picture does not appear in the

viewfinder.

• The contrast between the subject and the background is

too high. This is not a malfunction.

A vertical band appears when you

shoot a subject such as lights or a

candle flame against a dark

background.

• This is called the smear phenomenon. This is not a

malfunction.

A vertical band appears when you

shoot a very bright subject.

• Slow shutter or low lux mode is activated. This is not a

malfunction.

Some tiny white spots appear on

the screen.

• 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.

An unknown picture is displayed

on the screen.

c Insert a cassette. The demonstration stops. You can also

cancel DEMO MODE (p. 106).

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Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The backlight function is active.

c Set it to off (p. 36).

The picture appears too bright,

and the subject does not appear on

the screen.

• BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL (p. 102).

The click of the shutter does not

sound.

• Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings (p. 102).

A horizontal band appears when

shooting a TV screen or computer

screen.

In t h e p la yb a ck m o d e

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Playback is not possible.

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the tape. (p. 43)

There are horizontal lines on the

picture or the playback picture is

not clear or does not appear.

• The video head may be dirty.

c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (p. 180).

No sound or only a low sound is

heard when playing back a tape.

• The volume is turned to minimum.

c Turn up the volume (p. 39).

The multi-picture search, title

search, date search, or photo

search function does not work.

• The tape has a blank portion at the beginning of the tape

or between recorded portions. (p. 73, 76, 78, 80).

The title is not displayed.

• TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON in the menu settings (p. 102).

• The screen indicators are displayed.

c Turn off the screen indicators (p. 41).

Dubbing cannot be made when

using the A/ V connecting cable.

• The setup of VIDEOINPUT is wrong.

c Set it to the appropriate position (p. 84).

The playback picture freezes for

about 1 second.

• When playing back a transition of recordings, the

playback picture freezes for about 1 second. This is not a

malfunction.

In t h e re co rd in g a n d p la yb a ck m o d e s

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The camcorder does not function

even if you slide the POWER

switch.

• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a charged battery pack (p. 18, 19).

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.

c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 21).

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In t h e re co rd in g a n d p la yb a ck m o d e s

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The temperature of the environment is too low.

• The battery pack is not fully charged.

c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 19).

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

The battery pack is quickly

discharged.

c Replace it with a new battery pack (p. 18).

• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or

cold environment for a long time.

The battery remaining indicator

does not indicate the correct time.

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

c Replace it with a new battery pack (p. 18).

• The battery is not fully charged.

c Use a charged battery pack (p. 19).

• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 19).

• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication

on the battery remaining indicator is correct (p. 19).

The power goes off although the

battery remaining indicator

indicates that the battery pack has

enough power to operate.

• The power source is disconnected.

c Connect it firmly (p. 18, 21).

The cassette cannot be removed

from the holder.

• The battery is not fully charged.

c Use a charged battery pack (p. 19).

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize it (p. 179).

The % and Z indicators flash and

no functions except for cassette

ejection work.

• The camcorder cannot recognize the Micro Cassette

Memory of the tape.

The indicator is flashing.

c Insert the cassette again (p. 27).

• q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape

indicator (p. 102).

The remaining tape indicator is not

displayed.

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Wh e n o p e ra t in g u sin g a “ Me m o ry St ick”

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The “Memory Stick” does not

function.

• The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY.

c Set it to MEMORY (p. 118).

• The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.

c Insert a “Memory Stick” (p. 110).

Recording does not function.

• The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full

capacity.

c Delete unnecessary images and record again (p. 150).

• An incorrectly formatted “Memory Stick” is inserted.

c Format the “Memory Stick” using your camcorder or

use another “Memory Stick” (p. 105).

• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 108).

The image cannot be deleted.

• The image is protected.

c Cancel image protection (p. 149).

• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 108).

You cannot format the “Memory

• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to

Stick.”

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 108).

Deleting all the images cannot be

carried out.

• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 108).

You cannot protect an image.

• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 108).

• The INDEX screen is not displayed.

c The protect marks cannot be written when the single

screen is displayed (p. 149).

You cannot write a print mark on a

still image.

• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 108).

• The INDEX screen is not displayed.

c The print marks cannot be written when the single

screen is displayed (p. 154).

• You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture.

c Print marks cannot be written to a moving picture.

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Wh e n o p e ra t in g u sin g a “ Me m o ry St ick”

– DCR-IP7BT o n ly

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The photo save function does not

work.

• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 108).

You cannot play back images in

actual size.

• 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 during playback.

• No audio was recorded on the file.

Ot h e rs

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The 20 numbers of titles is already recorded.

c Erase unnecessary titles (p. 94).

The title is not recorded.

• The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.

c Slide the write-protect tab so that the red portion is not

visible (p. 27).

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON (p. 102).

• Something is blocking the infrared rays of the Remote

Commander.

The Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder does not

work.

c Remove the obstacle.

• The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + –

polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.

c Insert the batteries with the correct polarity (p. 192).

• The batteries are dead.

c Insert new ones (p. 192).

• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings.

c Set it to LCD (p. 102).

• The VIDEOINPUT setting in the menu settings is wrong.

The picture from the TV or VCR

does not appear even when your

camcorder is connected to outputs

on the TV or VCR.

c Set it to the appropriate position.

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Ot h e rs

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

No function works though the

power is on.

• 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-IP7BT: except the

NETWORK mode settings) including the date and time

return to the default) (p. 190).

While charging the battery pack,

the CHG lamp does not light up.

• Charging is completed.

• The battery pack is not properly installed.

c Install it properly (p. 18).

You cannot charge the battery

pack.

• The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).

c Set it to OFF (CHG).

While charging the battery pack,

the CHG lamp flashes.

• The battery pack is not properly installed.

c Install it properly (p. 18).

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.

c Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

The melody or beep sounds for 5

seconds.

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize it (p. 179).

• Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

The buttons do not appear on the

screen.

• DISPLAY was pressed.

c Press the center z on the control button.

c Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or on the Remote

Commander (p. 41).

The indicators appear mirror-

reversed in the viewfinder or on

the TV screen.

• The mirror mode is activated.

This is not a malfunction.

Image data cannot be transferred

by the USB connection (DCR-

IP7BT only).

• The USB cable was connected before installation of the

USB driver was completed.

c Uninstall the incorrect USB driver and re-install the USB

driver (p. 158).

Your camcorder gets warm.

• This is not a malfunction.

No image is displayed on the

• The camcorder cannot be connected to a DV product.

screen when connecting with other

equipment using the i.LINK cable.

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Se lf-d ia g n o sis d isp la y

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis

display function.

LCD scre e n o r Vie w fin d e r

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.

C:21:00

Self-diagnosis display

• C:ss:ss

You can service your camcorder

yourself.

• E:ss:ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony facility.

Five-digit display

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• You are using a battery pack that is not an

C:04:ss

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

C:21:ss

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize it (p. 179).

• The video heads are dirty.

C:22:ss

c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (p. 180).

• A malfunction other than the above that you can service

has occurred.

C:31:ss

C:32:ss

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

c Disconnect 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.

c If the same code appears again after you remove and

attach the power source, contact your Sony dealer or

local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of

the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10)

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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Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs a n d m e ssa g e s

If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following:

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

Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs

100–0001

C:21:00

100-0001 Warning indicator as to file (DCR-

IP7BT only)

Q Warning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

• The tape is near the end.

• No tape is inserted.*

Slow flashing:

• The file is corrupted.

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is out

(red) (p. 27).*

• The file is unreadable.

• You are trying to carry out the MEMORY

MIX function on a moving picture.

Fast flashing:

• The tape has run out.*

C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 170).

Z You need to eject the cassette*

Slow flashing:

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is out

(red) (p. 27).

E The 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:

• Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 179).

• The tape has run out.

• The self-diagnosis display function is

activated (p. 170).

Fast flashing:

• The battery is dead (p. 18).

- The image is protected (DCR-IP7BT

only)*

Slow flashing:

% 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. 179).

• The image is protected (p. 149).

Warning indicator as to Micro Cassette

Memory*

Slow flashing:

• Eject the cassette, and insert it again. If even

then the indicator flashes, the Micro Cassette

Memory of the cassette may be faulty.

Fast flashing:

Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”

(DCR-IP7BT only)*

Slow flashing:

• No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

Fast flashing:

• The Micro Cassette Memory of the

camcorder may be faulty.

• The “Memory Stick” inserted is not readable

with your camcorder (p. 108).

• The image cannot be recorded on “Memory

Stick” (p. 123, 128).

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”

formatting (DCR-IP7BT only)*

Fast flashing:

• The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted.

• The “Memory Stick” is not formatted

correctly (p. 105).

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Wa rn in g m e ssa g e s

• CLOCK SET

Set the date and time (p. 23).

• FOR “InfoLITHIUM”

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 19).

BATTERY ONLY

•

CLEANING CASSETTE¹⁾

• COPY INHIBIT

The video heads are dirty (p. 180).

You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal

(p. 173).¹⁾

•

FULL

The Micro Cassette Memory is full (p. 91).²⁾

The “Memory Stick” is full (p. 120).^{2) 3)}

FULL

NO FILE

No image is recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 138).^{2) 3)}

No “Memory Stick” is inserted.^{2) 3)}

NO MEMORY STICK

MEMORY STICK ERROR The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted (p. 110).^{2) 3)}

FORMAT ERROR

The “Memory Stick” is not recognized (p. 105).^{2) 3)}

Check the format.

•

- DIRECTORY ERROR

There are more than two same directories with the same name

(p. 137).^{2) 3)}

• Q Z TAPE END

• Q NO TAPE

• DELETING

The tape has reached the end of the tape.²⁾

Insert a cassette tape.²⁾

You pressed the PHOTO button on your camcorder while

deleting data in a “Memory Stick.” ^{2) 3)}

• FORMATTING

You pressed the PHOTO button on your camcorder while

formatting a “Memory Stick.” ^{2) 3)}

• Q Z CLEANING END

The cleaning is complete. Eject the cleaning cassette (p. 180).

20 titles have been recorded (p. 91).

•

TITLE FULL

• INPUT ERROR

A picture in an incompatible format (such as one recorded with

the DV format) is input (p. 88).

• NO INPUT

You tried to start recording when no signal is input into the

camcorder (p. 88).

•

NOT REC

You tried to mix a moving file image (p. 134).³⁾

• CHANGE TO “CAM” or “VCR”

A cleaning cassette cannot be used in MEMORY mode (p. 180).³⁾

¹⁾The x indicator and the “ CLEANING CASSETTE“ message appear one after

another on the screen.

²⁾You hear the melody or beep sound.

³⁾DCR-IP7BT only

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Co m p a t ib le ca sse t t e s

Se le ct in g ca sse t t e t yp e s

You can use

Hi8, Digital8,

cassette only. You cannot use any other

8 mm,

VHS,

VHSC,

DV, or

S-VHS,

S-VHSC,

Betamax,

ED Betamax,

mini DV cassettes.

All of the MICROMV cassettes have Micro Cassette Memory.

, and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Co p yrig h t sig n a l

Wh e n yo u p la y b a ck

Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on a tape that has recorded

your camcorder.

Wh e n yo u re co rd

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.

No t e s o n t h e MICROMV ca sse t t e

Wh e n a ffixin g a la b e l o n t h e MICROMV ca sse t t e

Be sure to affix a label only on the location illustrated below [a ] so as not to cause

malfunction of your camcorder.

[a ]

Aft e r u sin g t h e MICROMV ca sse t t e

Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an upright

position.

Wh e n t h e Micro Ca sse t t e Me m o ry fu n ct io n d o e s n o t w o rk

Reinsert the cassette.

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Wh a t is t h e “ In fo LITHIUM” b a t t e ry p a ck?

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.

Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

• 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.

Effe ct ive u se o f t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

• Battery pack performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time

that the battery pack can be used is shorter in a 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 recording before taking the actual recording.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.

Re m a in in g b a t t e ry t im e in d ica t o r

• If the power goes off even 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 an 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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Ho w t o st o re t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

• 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 fully on your camcorder. This is to maintain the battery pack’s

functions.

• To use the battery pack fully on your camcorder, turn on your camcorder and leave it

as it is without a cassette inserted.

Ba t t e ry 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, the operating conditions, and the

environment for each battery pack.

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Ab o u t i.LINK

The i.LINK (MICROMV) jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant MICROMV jack. This

section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

Wh a t 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 i.LINK jacks, 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 devices 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 using the i.LINK

cable. When connecting this unit to MICROMV-compatible equipment having two or

more i.LINK jacks, refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected.

Ab o u t t h e Na m e “ i.LINK”

i.LINK is a more familiar term for the 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 Ba u d ra t e

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 piece of

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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Ab o u t i.LINK

i.LINK fu n ct io n s o n t h is u n it

For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having

i.LINK (MICROMV) jacks, see page 82, 87.

This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK compatible equipment made by SONY

(e.g. VAIO series personal computers) 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.

Re q u ire d i.LINK Ca b le

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during MPEG2 dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

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Usin g yo u r ca m co rd e r a b ro a d

Countries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted. For details,

refer to the separate network function operating instructions (DCR-IP7BT only).

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC adaptor supplied with

your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz.

When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a ], if

necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b ].

AC-L20A

[a ]

[b ]

Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback

picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system-based TV with a VIDEO/ AUDIO input

jack.

The following shows TV color systems used overseas.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,

Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela,

etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great

Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,

Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

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p re ca u t io n s

Mo ist u re co n d e n sa t io n

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, a cassette is

inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not

appear.

If m o ist u re co n d e n sa t io n o ccu rre d

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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Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n

Cle a n in g t h e vid e o h e a d

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.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

If the video heads get dirtier, the entire screen becomes blue [c].

Pla yin g b a ck a cle a n in g ca sse t t e a u t o m a t ica lly

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 OK, then press the center z on the control button. The message “NOW

CLEANING” appears.

After the cleaning is finished, the message “CLEANING END” 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 have worn 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-IP7BT only).

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Cle a n in g t h e LCD scre e n

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using an LCD

Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen.

Re m o vin g d u st fro m in sid e t h e vie w fin d e r

(1) Pull out the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow 1. Remove the two

screws in the direction of the arrow 2 with a screwdriver (optional). Remove

the eyecup in the direction of the arrow while pressing the projection 3.

(2) Remove dust from inside the eyecup and viewfinder with a commercially

available blower.

(3) In reverse, starting from 3, attach the eyecup. Then replace the screws in the

direction of the arrow 2.

Caution

Do not remove any other screws. You may remove only the screws necessary to remove

the eyecup.

Notes

• Do not drop or bend the eyecup shaft.

• Be careful when handling the eyecup.

Ch a rg in g t h e b u ilt -in re ch a rg e a b le b a t t e ry

Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery installed so as to retain

the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in

rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The

battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It

will be completely discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at

all. Even if the built-in rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not affect the

camcorder operation. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery

is discharged.

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Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:

• Connect your camcorder to the house current using the AC adaptor supplied with

your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for

more than 24 hours.

• Install a fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with

the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.

Pre ca u t io n s

Ca m co rd e r o p e ra t io n

• 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 gets 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-IP7BT

only).

On h a n d lin g t a p e s

• 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.

Ca m co rd e r ca re

• 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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AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

• 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

Ab o u t ca re a n d st o ra g e o f t h e le n s

• 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 at 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 preventive tasks.

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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Ba t t e ry p a ck

• Use only the specified charger or video equipment with for charging function.

• To prevent an 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.

No t e s o n d ry b a t t e rie s

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 with your hands, wash it off with water.

• If the liquid gets 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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Sp e cifica t io n s

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

During camera recording using

the LCD (Backlighting on) 4.2 W

During camera recording using

the 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 × 3 1/ 8 in.) (w/ h/ d)

(excluding protruding parts)

Mass (approx.)

310 g (10 oz)

Main unit only

Vid e o ca m e ra

re co rd e r

Syst e m

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

mini-B

i.LINK (MICROMV) input/output

4-pin connector S400

LCD scre e n

Picture

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

50 × 37 mm (2 × 1 1/ 2 in.)

Total dot number:

211 200 (960 × 220)

370 g (13 oz)

MICROMV cassette with the

mark printed

Tape speed

including the battery pack,

NP-FF50, cassette MGR60, lens

cap, and wrist strap

Supplied accessories

See page 16.

Approx. 5.66 mm/ s

Recording/playback time

(using cassette MGR60)

1 hour

Fastforw ard/rew ind time

(using cassette MGR60)

Approx. 1 min and 30 s

View finder

Wire le ss co m m u n ica t io n

(DCR-IP7BT o n ly)

Communication system

AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

AC-L20A

Bluetooth specification Ver. 1.1

Maximum communication

1) 2)

speed

Pow er requirements

100 - 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz

Pow er consumption

23 W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the

operating 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.)

125 × 39 × 62 mm (5 × 1 9/ 16 ×

2 1/ 2 in.) (w/ h/ d) excluding

(projecting parts) power cord

Mass (approx.)

Approx. 723 kbps

Maximum output

Bluetooth specification Power

Class2

Electric viewfinder (color)

Image device

3.0 mm (1/ 6 type) CCD

(Charge Coupled Device)

Approx. 680 000 pixels

(Effective: 340 000 pixels)

Lens

Communication distance

Approx. 10 m (33 feet) (Open

space, when using a Sony BTA-

NW1 Modem Adaptor with

Bluetooth Function)

Compatible Bluetooth profiles

Generic Access Profile

Dial-up Networking Profile

Usable frequency band

2.4 GHz band

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.)

(2.400 – 2.4835 GHz)

280 g (9.8 oz)

excluding the power cord

1) The maximum rate defined by

Bluetooth specification Ver. 1.1

2) Depends on obstacles between

the Bluetooth devices, radio

wave conditions, etc.

Color temperature

Auto, HOLD (Hold), nIndoor

(3 200K),

Outdoor (5 800K)

Minimum illumination

7 lx (lux) (F 1.7)

3) Defined by Bluetooth

specification for intended use

between the Bluetooth devices

In p u t /Ou t p u t co n n e ct o rs

Audio/Video input/output

10-pin connector

Ge n e ra l

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

Pow er requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average pow er consumption

(w hen using the battery pack)

During camera recording using

the viewfinder (brightness

normal) 3.5 W

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Ba t t e ry p a ck

NP-FF50

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

4.8 Wh (675 mAh)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Dimensions (approx.)

40.8 × 12.5 × 49.1 mm

(1 5/ 8 × 1/ 2 × 1 15/ 16 in.)

(w/ h/ d)

Mass (approx.)

45 g (1.6 oz)

Type

Lithium ion

“ Me m o ry St ick”

(DCR-IP7BT o n ly)

Memory

Flash memory

8 MB: MSA-8A

Operating voltage

2.7-3.6V

Pow er consumption

Approx. 45 mA in the operating

mode

Approx. 130 µA 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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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

Ca m co rd e r

1 OPEN button (p. 27)

6 LCD BACKLIGHT sw itch (p. 32)

2 BROWSER MENU button (p. 162)

7 Lens cap (p. 29)

8 Speaker

(DCR-IP7BT only)

3 LCD screen (p. 30)

9 POWER sw itch (p. 29)

0 Cassette lid (p. 27)

4 View finder lens adjustment lever

(p. 33)

5 OPEN/ZEJECT lever (p. 27)

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.

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qa DISPLAY button (p. 41)

qs Control button (v/V/b/B/z) (p. 7)

qd CAMERA lamp

qh BACK LIGHT button (p. 36)

qj Built-in Microphone (p. 29)

qk View finder (p. 33)

ql Eyecup

qf MEMORY/NETWORK lamp

(DCR-IP7BT only)

qg VCR lamp

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w; ZOOM button (p. 34)

wa PHOTO button (p. 47, 118)

ws DC IN jack (p. 19)

wh Lens

wj Camera recording lamp (p. 29)

wk (Bluetooth) lamp (p. 162)

(DCR-IP7BT only)

wd USB jack (p. 157)

(DCR-IP7BT only)

wl Remote sensor

wf Hook for w rist strap

e; A/V (ID-2) jack (p. 45, 81, 85, 124, 130)

wg START/STOP button (p. 29)

ea i.LINK (MICROMV) jack

(p. 82, 87, 125, 130)

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 cameras 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.

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es MEMORY EJECT lever (p. 110)

ej Battery/Battery terminal cover (p. 18)

ek Jack cover

(DCR-IP7BT only)

ed Access lamp (p. 110)

el VBATT (battery) release lever (p. 18)

(DCR-IP7BT only)

r; Tripod receptacle

ef “Memory Stick” slot (p. 110)

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.

(DCR-IP7BT only)

eg CHG lamp (p. 19)

eh Reset button (p. 169)

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Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder

function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.

1 PHOTO button (p. 47, 118)

6 Transmitter

Point toward the remote sensor to

control your camcorder after turning on

your camcorder.

2 DISPLAY button (p. 41)

3 MEMORY control buttons

(DCR-IP7BT only)

7 DATA CODE button (p. 41)

8 START/STOP button (p. 29)

9 Pow er zoom button (p. 34)

0 Video control buttons (p. 39)

4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 75 to 79)

5 MULTI SRCH button (p. 71)

qa X/x/C/c/EXECUTE buttons

These buttons function the same as the

control button on the camcorder.

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To p re p a re t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

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 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 Commander mode VTR 2, we

recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with

black paper.

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Op e ra t io n in d ica t o rs

LCD scre e n a n d vie w fin d e r

1 2 0 min

S T B Y

0 : 1 2 : 3 4

1 2 min

–

S T I L L

1 6

9 W I D E

N E G . A R T

E N D

S E A R C H

A U T O

6 0 AWB

M P E G I N

F 1 1

9 d b

1 0 0 – 0 0 0 1

1 Micro Cassette Memory indicator

qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 29)/Video

control mode indicator (p. 43)/Movie

mode indicator (p. 115) (DCR-IP7BT

only)/Image quality mode indicator (p.

113) (DCR-IP7BT only)

(p. 173)

2 Remaining battery time indicator

(p. 35)

3 Zoom indicator (p. 34)/Data file name

qg Warning indicators (p. 171)

indicator (p. 108) (DCR-IP7BT only)

qh Tape counter indicator (p. 35)/ Self-

diagnosis indicator (p. 170)/ Photo

mode indicator (p. 47, 118)/ Image

number indicator (p. 118) (DCR-IP7BT

only)

4 Digital effect indicator (p. 56)/

MEMORY MIX indicator (p. 132) (DCR-

IP7BT only)/ FADER indicator

(p. 51)

5 16:9WIDE indicator (p. 49)

6 Picture effect indicator (p. 54)

7 Data code indicator (p. 41)

8 Date indicator

qj Remaining tape indicator (p. 35)/

Memory playback indicator (p. 138)

qk END SEARCH indicator (p. 38)

ql MPEG IN indicator (p. 88)

w; Data file name indicator (p. 132) (DCR-

IP7BT only)

9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 59)

0 Backlight indicator (p. 36)

This indicator appears when the

MEMORY MIX functions work. / Time

indicator

qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 104)

qs Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 65)

qd Self-timer indicator (p. 37, 48, 121)

wa Multi screen mode indicator (p. 119)

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In d e x

A, B

M, N

T, U, V

AC power adaptor .................. 21

Adjusting viewfinder ............. 33

AUTO SHTR .......................... 103

A/ V connecting cable

.................... 44, 81, 85, 124, 130

A/ V jack ....... 44, 81, 85, 124, 130

BACK LIGHT .......................... 36

Battery pack ............................. 18

BEEP ....................................... 107

BOUNCE .................................. 51

Manual focus ........................... 65

Memory chromakey ............. 132

Memory luminancekey ........ 132

MEMORY MIX ...................... 132

Memory overlap ................... 132

Memory PB ZOOM .............. 145

“Memory Stick” .................... 108

Menu settings ........................ 102

Micro Cassette Memory ......... 98

MICROMV format .......... 14, 173

Mirror mode ............................ 31

Moisture condensation ........ 179

MONOTONE .......................... 51

MOSC.FADER ......................... 51

MPEG ..................................... 108

Multi-picture search ............... 71

Multi screen mode ................ 119

Multi-screen shooting .......... 119

NORM. FADER ...................... 51

NTSC system ......................... 178

Tape counter ............................ 35

Tape Photo recording ............. 47

Telephoto ................................. 34

Time-zone difference ............. 25

Title ..................................... 89, 95

Title search ............................... 75

TRAIL ....................................... 56

Transition ................................. 30

TV color systems ................... 178

USB ......................................... 157

C, D

W, X, Y, Z

Camera chromakey .............. 132

Carl Zeiss lens ....................... 189

Cassette information .............. 98

Charging the battery .............. 19

Clock set ................................... 23

Data code ................................. 41

Date/ time indicator ............... 35

Date search .............................. 77

DEMO MODE ....................... 106

DIGITAL EFFECT ............ 57, 69

DISPLAY .................................. 41

Dubbing a tape ........................ 81

Warning indicators ............... 171

White balance .......................... 62

Wide-angle .............................. 34

Wide mode .............................. 49

Write-protect switch ............. 108

Write-protect tab ..................... 26

Zoom ........................................ 34

O, P, Q

OLD MOVIE ............................ 56

Operation indicators ............ 193

Photo save .............................. 135

Photo search ............................ 79

PICTURE EFFECT ............ 54, 67

Picture search .......................... 43

Playback pause ........................ 43

Power zoom ............................. 34

Print mark .............................. 154

PROGRAM AE....................... 59

END SEARCH ......................... 38

Exposure .................................. 64

F, G, H

Fader ......................................... 51

Fade in/ out .............................. 51

FLASH MOTION .................... 56

FOCUS ...................................... 65

Format .................................... 105

Full charge ............................... 19

Heads ...................................... 180

Rechargeable battery ............ 181

Recording time ........................ 20

Remaining battery time

indicator ................................ 35

Remaining tape indicator ...... 35

Remote commander ............. 191

Remote sensor ....................... 189

Reset ....................................... 169

I, J, K, L

i.LINK

.................. 82, 87, 125, 130, 176

Image protection ................... 149

Image quality mode ............. 113

Index screen ........................... 139

“InfoLITHIUM” battery ...... 174

JPEG ........................................ 108

Labeling a cassette .................. 99

LUMINANCEKEY ................. 56

Self-diagnosis display .......... 170

Self-timer recording

.................................. 37, 48, 121

Skip scan .................................. 43

Slide show .............................. 147

Slow playback ......................... 43

SLOW SHUTTER .................... 56

STEADYSHOT ...................... 104

STILL ........................................ 56

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