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Camera
Operations Guide
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Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-IP1
© 2003 Sony Corporation
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RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are Read this first recyclable. You can help preserve our Before operating the unit, please read this environment by returning your manual thoroughly, and retain it for future used rechargeable batteries to reference. the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of WARNING rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ To prevent fire or shock hazard
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Owner's Record Notes on use The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers You can use only MICROMV whenever you call upon your Sony dealer cassettes in your camcorder. regarding this product. Your camcorder is based on the MICROMV format. Model No. DCR-IP ________________ You can use only MICROMV cassettes with micro Cassette Memory in your camcorder. Serial No. _______________________ Model No. AC-__
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or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your LCD panel Battery pack
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: Features available for tape only. Table of Contents : Features available for “Memory Stick Duo” only. Read this first ............................................................................................. 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies on a tape ...................................................................... 8 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................... 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items...............................
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Recording a picture using various effects ................................................ 32 Fading in and out of a scene — FADER .............................................................32 Using special effects — Digital effect ..................................................................33 Overlaying still images on tape movies — MEMORY MIX ........................................35 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording — END SEARCH.............................
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Advanced operations Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .................................84 Using the Menu Warning indicators and messages .....91 Selecting Menu items .........................49 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu Additional Information — PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc. ....................................51 Using your camcorder abroad ............95 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu Usable cassette tapes ........................96 — BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ About the “Memory Stick”
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Quick Start Guide Recording movies on a tape 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 13. a Slide the BATT (battery release) b Attach the battery pack with its lever in the direction of the arrow as terminal side facing your camcorder shown in the illustration and remove as shown in the illustration and press the battery terminal cover. down the battery pack until it clicks. BATT (battery release) lever 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Slide
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Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 17. a Open the LCD panel. 3 b While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch 1 down to light up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. The power turns on and the lens cover opens. c Press START/STOP. Recording starts. To 2 change to standby mode, press START/STOP again. 4 View the recorded picture. a Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the
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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 13. a Slide the BATT (battery release) b Attach the battery pack with its lever in the direction of the arrow as terminal side facing your camcorder shown in the illustration and remove as shown in the illustration and press the battery terminal cover. down the battery pack until it clicks. BATT (battery release) lever 2 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camco
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Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 17. a Open the LCD panel. 34 b While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch 1 repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEM lamp lights up. The power turns on and the lens cover opens. c Press PHOTO lightly. 2 A short beep sound is heard when the focus is adjusted. d Press PHOTO fully. A shutter sound is heard, and the still image is reco
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Getting started Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following things A/V connecting cable (1) supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. “Memory Stick Duo” 8MB (1) USB cable (1) You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is about half the size of an ordinary “Memory Stick,” in your camcorder. See page 97 for details. Hand strap (1) Attac
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Getting started press down the battery pack until it clicks. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (F series) to your camcorder. b Notes You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (F series) (p. 99). 3 With the v mark on the DC plug Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor facing up, connect the AC Adaptor to with any metallic objects. This may cause a the DC IN jack on the Handycam
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The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and 1 Set the POWER switch to (CHG)OFF. charging starts. 2 Slide the BATT (battery release) lever in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration and remove the battery pack. b When you store your camcorder Attach the battery terminal cover to protect the battery terminals of your camcorder. If you do not use your camcorder for a long time, store CHG (charge) lamp your camcorder and the battery pack after having used the battery pack up on your
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Getting started A Battery charge level: Displays the Playing time approximate remaining power of the Approximate number of minutes available battery pack. when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). B Possible recording time. Battery pack LCD panel opened* Charging time NP-FF50 80 Approximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack NP-FF51 (supplied) 90 at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) NP-FF70 170 recommended.) NP-FF71 180 Batt
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Step 3: Turning the Step 4: Adjusting the power on LCD panel You need to slide the POWER switch You can adjust the angle and brightness of repeatedly to select the desired mode to the LCD panel to meet various recording record or play. situations. When using this camcorder for the first time, Even when there are obstructions between you the CLOCK SET screen appears (p. 17). and the subject, you can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD pan
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Getting started When you use your camcorder in bright conditions using the battery pack, press LCD BACKLIGHT to Step 5: Setting the turn off the backlight for the LCD panel. This setting saves battery power. date and time You can mute a confirmation beep sound for operation on the touch panel when you set [BEEP] to [OFF] on the (STANDARD SET) menu Set the date and time when using this (p. 69). camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the CLOCK SET screen
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4 Touch MENU. Step 6: Inserting the STBY 0:00:00 recording media CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER Inserting a cassette tape EXPOSURE . . OK . 5 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch . You can use only MICROMV cassettes marked with . STBY 0:00:00 For details on these cassettes (such as write- DISPLAY MENU ROTATE protection), see page 96. A.SHUT OFF CLOCK SET b Note ––:––:–– WORLD TIME LANGUAGE Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This PROGRAM AE OK may cause a malfunction
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Getting started other type of “Memory Stick” into the “Memory 3 Lightly push the cassette compartment Stick” slot. in with the cassette lid. The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. Access lamp b mark Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” with the b mark in the bottom left corner facing 4 Close the cassette lid. down until it clicks. To eject the cassette To eject a “Memory Stick Duo” Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once. 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever and open the cassette lid.
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z Tip Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (Simplified Step 7: Setting the English) when you can not find your native tongue among the options. screen language You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Touch . STBY 0:00:00 EXPO- MENU SURE LCD FOCUS 1/3 BRIGHT SPOT SPOT FOCUS METER 4 Touch LANGUAGE. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch MENU, then select it from the (
