DCR-IP210E - Camcorder SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DCR-IP210E SONY

Digital Video Camera Recorder MICROMV

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

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Welcome!

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.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

"Memory Stick"

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NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC POWER ADAPTOR FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with ◆ or ▽ mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

For the customers in Europe

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The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. (9.8 feet)

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.

DCR-IP220E only

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Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this Handycam is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Countries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted. For details, refer to the separate Network Function Operating Instructions.

ВНИМАНИЕ

Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back

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• Recording moving pictures on tapes (p. 38)
• Playing back tapes (p. 55)
• Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 63, 144)
• Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 167)
• Viewing still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" (p. 174)
• Viewing moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 178)

- Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes using the i.LINK cable (p. 196)

(The i.LINK of your camcorder adopts the M MICROMV format only. It does not adopt the D or the MPEG2 format of D VHS.)

• Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" using the USB cable (p. 215, 222)
• Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes using the USB cable (p. 209)
• Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 211)

Capturing images on your computer

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Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth wireless device (optional) (DCR- IP220E only)

Accessing the Internet, sending/receiving your e-mail. For details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR-IP220E only) (p. 224)

Other uses

Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode

• BACK LIGHT (p. 48)
• NightShot/Super NightShot/Colour Slow Shutter (p. 49)
  • Recording with the flash (p. 65, 149)
• White balance (p. 69)
  • PROGRAM AE (p. 81)
• Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 84)
  • Flexible Spot Meter (p. 86)
  • HOLOGRAM AF (p. 151)
  • NightFraming (p. 153)

Functions to give images more impact

• Digital zoom (p. 43) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10 × , select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)
  • Fader (p. 73)
  • Picture effect (p. 76)
  • Digital effect (p. 78)
  • Title (p. 114, 120)
  • MEMORY MIX (p. 160)

Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings

•PROGRAM AE (p. 81)
- Sports lesson
- Landscape

- Manual focus (p. 88)

- Expanded focus (p. 89)

- Spot Focus (p. 90)

Functions to use after recording on a tape

• END SEARCH (p. 54)
• DATA CODE (p. 57)
• Tape PB ZOOM (p. 95)
• MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH (p. 97)
• TITLE SEARCH (p. 102)

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- Basic operations ...... 12

Quick Start Guide

• Recording on a tape 14
• Recording on a “Memory Stick” ...... 16

Getting Started

Using this manual 22

Checking supplied accessories.... 25

Step 1 Preparing the power supply ...... 26

Inserting the battery pack 26

Charging the battery pack.... 27

Connecting to a wall socket .... 30

Step 2 Setting the date and time ...... 31

Step 3 Inserting a cassette ...... 34

Step 4 Using the touch panel ...... 36

Recording - Basics

Recording a picture 38

Shooting a backlit subject - BACK LIGHT 48

Shooting in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Colour Slow Shutter 49

Self-timer recording 52

Checking the recording - END SEARCH .... 54

Playback - Basics

Playing back a tape 55

To display the screen indicators - Display function .... 57

Viewing the recording on TV 61

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode 63

Adjusting the white balance manually 69

Using the wide mode 71

Using the fader function 73

Using special effects – Picture effect ..... 76

Using special effects - Digital effect ...... 78

Using the PROGRAM AE 81

Adjusting the exposure manually ..... 84

Using the spot light-metering mode - Flexible Spot Meter .... 86

Focusing manually 88

Using the spot focus mode - Spot Focus .... 90

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with picture effects 91

Playing back a tape with digital effects 93

Enlarging images recorded on tapes - Tape PB ZOOM 95

Searching for a scene - MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH ..... 97

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – TITLE SEARCH ..... 102

Searching a recording by date - DATE SEARCH .... 103

Editing

Dubbing a tape 105

Recording video or TV programmes ... 109

Superimposing a title 114

Making your own titles 120

The micro Cassette Memory 124

"Memory Stick" Operations

Using a “Memory Stick” - Introduction ...... 128

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory photo recording .... 144

Recording an image from a tape as a still image 156

Superimposing a still image in a "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX .... 160

Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" - MPEG MOVIE recording .... 167

Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture .... 170

Viewing a still image - Memory photo playback .... 174

Viewing a moving picture - MPEG MOVIE playback .... 178

Copying still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" to a tape .... 181

Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM 183

Playing back images continuously - SLIDE SHOW 185

Preventing accidental erasure - Image protection.... 187

Deleting images - DELETE 189

Writing a print mark - PRINT MARK .... 192

Viewing Images Using your Computer

Viewing images on your computer - Introduction ...... 194

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the i.LINK cable (For Windows users).... 196

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users).... 198

Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) 209

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer (For Windows users) 215

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users) 219

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer (For Macintosh users) 222

Using the Network function (DCR-IP220E only)

Accessing the network .... 224 For the details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder.

Customising Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings.... 226

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble 244

Self-diagnosis display 251

Warning indicators and messages ..... 252

Additional Information

Usable cassettes 264

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack 266

About i.LINK 268

Using your camcorder abroad ..... 270

Maintenance information and precautions 271

Specifications 280

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls ..... 284

Index 294

Introduction - Basic operations

This section describes the basic operations to operate your camcorder.

How to turn on the power and select the mode

To supply power for your camcorder, see “Step 1 Preparing the power supply” on page 26.

(1) Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small green button, then release your finger.
Your camcorder is turned on, and then your camcorder turns to the CAMERA mode so that the CAMERA lamp lights up.
(2) Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow. 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-IP220E) or MEMORY (DCR-IP210E)

MEMORY: Use this mode when you record on a “Memory Stick,” or play back or edit an image in a “Memory Stick.”

NETWORK (DCR-IP220E only): 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.”

How to open the LCD panel

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(1) Open the LCD panel in the direction of the arrow.
(2) Turn the LCD panel 180 degrees anticlockwise.
(3) Close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.

When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into your camcorder body.

Notes

• The LCD panel rotates 180 degrees anticlockwise and 90 degrees clockwise.
• When using the LCD panel except in the mirror mode (p. 45), the viewfinder automatically turns off.

When you set the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder.

When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD panel is opened in the step 2 position.

Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape

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This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record pictures on tapes of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

1 Connecting the mains lead (p. 30)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 26).

AC power adaptor (supplied) Open the jack cover. Connect the plug with its ▲ mark facing down.

2 Inserting a cassette (p. 34)

1 Slide OPEN/▲ EJECT _ in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

2 Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette into the cassette compartment. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply with the cassette window facing the cassette lid.

3 Close the cassette compartment by pushing down the cassette lid halfway. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks.

OPEN/▲ EJECT ↗

Cassette window

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Recording a picture (p. 38)

2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The CAMERA lamp lights up.

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed with the LCD screen facing inwards, use the viewfinder.

Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 41).

3 Open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the LCD screen.

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1 Remove the lens cap.

4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is not set up yet. Set the clock setting before recording (p. 31).

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Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 55)

1 Set the POWER switch to VCR. The VCR lamp lights up.

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2 Press ◀◀◀ of the touch panel to rewind the tape.

3 Press ▶ II of the touch panel to start playback.

Note

When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220E only). Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied (DCR-IP220E only).

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder by the LCD panel or the jack cover.

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Quick Start Guide – Recording on a "Memory Stick"

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This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a “Memory Stick” of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

1 Connecting the mains lead (p. 30)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 26).

Open the jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its ▲ mark facing down.

2 Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 131)

Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go, as illustrated below.

"Memory Stick" slot

Ejecting a "Memory Stick"

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MEMORY EJECT lever

Open the LCD panel and slide the MEMORY EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow.

Set the

POWER

switch to

MEMORY.

The

MEMORY

lamp lights

up.

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed with the LCD screen facing inwards, use the viewfinder.

Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 41).

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is not set up yet. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 31).

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Remove the lens cap.

Open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the LCD screen.

Press

PHOTO

lightly.

When the green ● mark stops flashing, then lights up, you can record a still image.

Press

PHOTO

deeper.

The image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on a “Memory Stick.”

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Monitoring the still image on the LCD screen (p. 174)

① Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. The MEMORY or VCR lamp lights up. ② Press PLAY or □ PB. The last recorded image is displayed. PLAY or PB

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder by the LCD panel or the jack cover.

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OPEN/▲ EJECT ↗

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Рычаг MEMORY EJECT

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Using this manual

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-IP220E 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-IP220E 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 to indicate that the operation is being carried out.

MICROMV 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. Your 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 versatile disc). Record in 12Mbps bit rate to obtain a higher quality of image.
• Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is the still image. This is not a malfunction.

The ⬇‖ mark is indicated on the MICROMV cassette.

Note on TV colour systems

TV colour systems differ depending on the country or area. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.

Copyright precautions

Television programmes, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorised recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

Precautions on camcorder care

Lens and LCD screen/finder

• The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in colour) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
• Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60^ (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
• Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions [c].
• Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].

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[b]

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[c]

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[d]

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Checking supplied accessories

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

* Differs from area to area.

This is supplied with European models only.

① AC-L20A AC power adaptor (1), Mains lead (1) (p. 27)
② NP-FF70 battery pack (1) (p. 26, 27)
3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 61)
4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 290)
5 R6 (Size AA) batteries for the Remote Commander (2) (p. 291)
6 Lens cap (1) (p. 38)
7 Lens hood (1) (p. 42)
8 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 128)
⑨ USB cable (1) (p. 194)
10 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1) (p. 198, 219)
11 CD-ROM (Movie Shaker Ver.3.1 for MICROMV) (1) (p. 196)
12 Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 273)
13 Stylus (1) (DCR-IP220E only) (p. 225)
14 21-pin adaptor (1) (European models only) (p. 62)

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Inserting the battery pack

Your camcorder operates only with the NP-FF70 battery pack.

(1) Slide OPEN in the direction of the arrow and open the battery compartment lid.
(2) Insert the battery pack with its terminal side facing your camcorder.
(3) Close the battery compartment lid.

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To take out the battery pack

Open the battery compartment lid and slide the lever to take out the battery pack.

Your camcorder operates only with the NP-FF70 battery pack. You cannot use the NP-FF50 battery pack.

Примечание

Charging the battery pack

Charge the battery pack before using your camcorder.

Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (NP-FF70).

See page 266 for details of the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

(1) Open the jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug's ▲ mark facing down.
(2) Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the mains lead to a wall socket.
(4) Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. The battery CHG lamp lights up when the charge begins. After charging is completed, the battery CHG lamp goes off (full charge).

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

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.

While charging the battery pack, the battery CHG lamp flashes in the following cases:

• The battery pack is not inserted correctly.
• Something is wrong with the battery pack.
• The ambient temperature is extremely high or low.

When you use the AC power adaptor

Place the AC power adaptor near the wall socket. If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall socket as soon as possible to cut off the power.

Approximate minutes at 25^ (77^) to charge an empty battery pack The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature.

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

* Approximate recording time when you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Note

Approximate recording time and playing time at 25^ C ( 77^ F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate

Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct.

Recommended charging temperature

We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10^ C to 30^ C ( 50^ F 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 (NP-FF70). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” F series battery packs have the 📄 InfoLITHIUM ™ mark.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Connecting to a wall socket

When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall socket using the AC power adaptor.

(1) Open the jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug's ▲ mark facing down.
(2) Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the mains lead to a wall socket.

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The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall socket, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes

• The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is inserted in your camcorder.
• The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the mains lead is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the mains lead is not plugged into a wall socket.

A car battery

You cannot use a car battery with your camcorder.

ПРЕДОСТЕРЕЖЕНИЕ

Step 2 Setting the date and time

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 unless you set the date and time settings.

If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 273). In this case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery, then set your area, the summer time, the year, the month, the day, the hour and the minute.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
The CAMERA or MEMORY lamp lights up.
(2) Press FN (Function) to display PAGE1 (p. 36).
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Press ↓/↑ to select ☐, then press EXEC.
(5) Press ↓/↑ to select CLOCK SET, then press EXEC.
(6) Press ↓/↑ to select your area, then press EXEC.
(7) Press / to select whether your area is in the summer time or not, then press EXEC.
(8) Press / to select the desired year, then press EXEC.
(9) Set the month, day and hour with the same procedure as step 8.
(10) Press / to set the minute, then press EXEC by the time signal. The clock starts to move.

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SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE ETC ↓ ↑ EXEC RET SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE ETC ↓ ↑ EXEC RET

EXEC

CLOCK SET AREA 1 ↑ GMT +0.0 Lisbon, London SUMMER TIME OFF DATE _Y _M _D _: _ ↓ ↑ EXEC

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MENU

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The year changes as follows:

To return to FN (Function)

Press EXIT.

When using your camcorder abroad Set the clock to the local time (p. 33).

If you use your camcorder in a region where summer time is used Set SUMMERTIME to ON in the menu settings.

If you do not set the date and time “-- -- ----” and “--:--:--” are recorded on the tape or the “Memory Stick” as the data code.

Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 24-hour cycle.

Simple setting of clock by time difference

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select AREA SET and SUMMERTIME in the menu settings. See page 235 for more information.

World time difference

Area code/Код региона	Time-zone differences/Разница между часовыми поясами во времени	Area setting/Установка региона
1	GMT	Lisbon, London
2	+01:00	Berlin, Paris
3	+02:00	Helsinki, Cairo
4	+03:00	Moscow, Nairobi
5	+03:30	Tehran
6	+04:00	Abu Dhabi, Baku
7	+04:30	Kabul
8	+05:00	Karachi, Islamabad
9	+05:30	Calcutta, New Delhi
10	+06:00	Almaty, Dhaka
11	+06:30	Rangoon
12	+07:00	Bangkok, Jakarta
13	+08:00	HongKong, Singapore
14	+09:00	Seoul, Tokyo
15	+09:30	Adelaide, Darwin
16	+10:00	Melbourne, Sydney

To set your local time

Select AREA SET in the menu settings, then press EXEC. Next, select the country or area where you stay in, using the table above, then press EXEC.

(1) Prepare the power source (p. 26).
(2) Slide OPEN/▲ EJECT ↓ in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.
(3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette into the cassette compartment. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply with the cassette window facing the cassette lid.
(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.

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To eject a cassette

Follow the procedures above, and take out the cassette after the cassette compartment opens completely in step 2.

Do not press the cassette compartment down.

Doing so may cause a malfunction.

To prevent accidental erasure

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

Примечание

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Note on the label

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

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

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Step 4 Using the touch panel

Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Press the LCD screen with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220E only) to operate each function. This section describes how to operate the touch panel during recording or playing back images on a tape.

(1) Prepare the power source (p. 26 to 30).
(2) Open the LCD panel.
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to record or VCR to play back.
(4) Press FN to display PAGE1. The operation buttons of PAGE1 appear on the LCD screen.
(5) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2. The operation buttons of PAGE2 appear on the LCD screen.
(6) Press PAGE3 to go to PAGE3. The operation buttons of PAGE3 appear on the LCD screen.
(7) Press a desired operation item. See relevant pages of this manual for each function.

• When using the touch panel, press the LCD screen lightly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220E only).
• Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220E only).
• Do not press the LCD screen too hard.
• Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.
• If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You can make the display appear or disappear with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder.
• When the operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is required (CALIBRATION) (p. 275).
• When the LCD screen gets dirty, use the supplied cleaning cloth.

When executing each item

The green bar appears above the item.

If an item is not available

The colour of the items changes to grey.

Press FN to display the following buttons:

In CAMERA mode

PAGE1	SPOT FOCUS, MENU, SELF TIMER, END SCH, EXPOSURE, SPOT METER
PAGE2	TITLE, DIG EFFT, MEM MIX
PAGE3	LCD BRT, VOL, COUNT RESET

In VCR mode

PAGE1	MENU, VOL, TITLE, MULTI SCH
PAGE2	LCD BRT, DIG EFFT, PB ZOOM, END SCH
PAGE3	DATA CODE, COUNT RESET, [IMAGE] REC CTRL

See page 134 when you set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides.
(2) Prepare the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” (p. 26 to 35) for more information.
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The CAMERA lamp lights up and your camcorder is set to the recording standby mode.
(4) Open the LCD panel. The picture disappears from the viewfinder and appears on the LCD screen.
(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

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(1) Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.
(2) Close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing inwards.
(3) Eject the cassette.
(4) Remove the power source.

Notes

• Fasten the grip belt firmly.
• Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

To enable transition

• Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene can be performed as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. You can perform the transition with the end search function (p. 54) even after ejecting the cassette.
• When you want to change the battery pack, be sure to set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF. It does not affect transition.

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 during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 57).

If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for five minutes while the cassette is inserted

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF, and to CAMERA during playback again. However, your camcorder does not turn off automatically while the cassette is not inserted.

The battery life when you record using the LCD screen

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

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, then press FN and go to PAGE3. Set the POWER switch to VCR, then press FN and go to PAGE2.
(2) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears.
(3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using - / +. - : To dim + : To brighten
(4) Press OK. The display returns to PAGE2/PAGE3.

OK LCD BRT - +

Press EXIT after step 4.

The colour of the LCD screen You can adjust the colour of the LCD screen. Select LCD COLOUR in the menu settings (p. 230).

Even if you adjust the LCD screen using LCD BRT, LCD COLOUR, or the LCD screen backlight The recorded picture will not be affected.

The setting of the LCD BACKLIGHT switch Normally, set it to ON. When you use your camcorder in bright conditions using the battery pack, set it to OFF. This position saves battery power.

Adjusting the viewfinder

If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.

Adjust with the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.

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Viewfinder backlight

You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 230).

Even if you adjust the viewfinder backlight The recorded picture will not be affected.

Attaching the supplied lens hood

To record fine pictures under strong light, we recommend attaching the lens hood. Also the lens cap can be attached even with the lens hood on.

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Note

You cannot attach filters or other objects onto the lens hood.

If you forcibly attach these objects onto the lens hood, you will no longer be able to remove filters or other objects from the hood.

When you use the filter (optional)

The shadow of the lens hood may appear in the corners of the screen.

Примечание

Using the zoom feature - Zoom lever

Move the zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears further away)

Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.

To zoom greater than 10×

Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. To activate the digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings (p. 229). The digital zoom is set to OFF as the default setting.

The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone.

The digital zooming zone appears when you select the digital zoom power in the menu settings./

W T ↑ 80%

When you shoot close to a subject

If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to 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.

Notes on digital zoom

• Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 10 × . Up to 20 × or 120 × zoom is performed digitally.
• The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever toward the “T” side.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY You cannot use the digital zoom.

Using the zoom feature - Zoom ring

You can use the zoom ring to zoom in and out at the desired speed. You can also use it to fine adjust.

Set FOCUS to ZOOM.

The Ⓞ indicator appears on the LCD screen.

Turn the zoom ring at the desired speed to zoom in or out.

• Do not rotate the zoom ring too quickly. Rotating it too quickly will prevent correct focusing.
• Your camcorder changes to the autofocus mode when FOCUS is set to ZOOM.

Примечание

Shooting with the mirror mode

This feature allows the camera subject to view him or herself on the LCD screen. The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. Open the LCD panel, then rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees anticlockwise.

The ⬢ indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. ■● appears in the standby mode, and ● appears in the recording mode. Some other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

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Note

You can only rotate the LCD panel anticlockwise.

Picture 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 FN

The 😊 indicator does not appear on the LCD screen.

Примечание

Indicators displayed in the recording mode

The indicators are not recorded on the tape.

Remaining battery time indicator during recording

The remaining battery time indicator shows the approximate recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.

Tape counter

The tape counter can be reset using COUNT RESET in the PAGE3 screen.

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 during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 57).

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
(2) Press BACK LIGHT. The 📋 indicator appears on the LCD screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

During back light function

The backlight function will be cancelled when you press MANUAL in the EXPOSURE mode (p. 84) or SPOT METER (p. 86).

Shooting in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Colour Slow Shutter

Using NightShot

NightShot enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
(2) Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to NIGHTSHOT.
The ☐ and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen.
To cancel NightShot, set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to the centre position (green ● position).

Super NightShot makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in NightShot.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to NIGHTSHOT. The ☐ and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen.
(3) Press SUPER NS.
The Ⓧ and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen. To cancel Super NightShot, press SUPER NS again and then set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to the centre position (green ● position).

Using the NightShot Light

The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To activate NightShot Light, set N.S. LIGHT in ☐ to ON in the menu settings (The default setting is ON.).

Using Colour Slow Shutter

Colour Slow Shutter enables you to record colour images in a dark place.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to the centre position (green ● position).
(3) Press COLOUR SLOW S. The [?] and COLOUR SLOW SHUTTER indicators flash on the LCD screen. To cancel Colour Slow Shutter, press COLOUR SLOW S again.

• Do not use the NightShot in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
• While using the NightShot in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colours.
• If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot, focus manually.
• Do not cover the NightShot Light emitter when using the NightShot.
• Detach the lens hood when you shoot with the NightShot Light since the lens hood may block the NightShot Light.

While using NightShot, you cannot use the following functions:

• White balance
• PROGRAM AE
• Exposure
• Flexible Spot Meter
• HOLOGRAM AF

Примечания

While using Super NightShot, you cannot use the following functions:

• Recording still images
• Recording with the flash
• White balance
• Fader
• Digital effect
  -PROGRAM AE
• Exposure
• Flexible Spot Meter
• Memory overlap of MEMORY MIX

While using Colour Slow Shutter, you cannot use the following functions:

• Recording still images
• Recording with the flash
• Fader
• Digital effect
  -PROGRAM AE
• Exposure
• Flexible Spot Meter
• Memory overlap of MEMORY MIX

While using Super NightShot or Colour Slow Shutter

The shutter speed will be automatically adjusted depending on the brightness of the background. The motion of the moving picture may slow down.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

You cannot use following functions:

• Super NightShot
• Colour Slow Shutter

NightShot Light

NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).

In dark places

Colour Slow Shutter may not work properly.

About NightFraming

See page 153.

Self-timer recording

Recording automatically starts in about 10 seconds after you set the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 36).
(3) Press SELFTIMER.

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

(4) Press EXIT to make PAGE1 disappear.
(5) Press START/STOP.

The self-timer starts counting down from about 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

To stop the countdown

Press START/STOP.

To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again.

To cancel self-timer recording

Press SELFTIMER so that the ⭕ (self-timer) indicator disappears from the LCD screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel self-timer recording using the Remote Commander.

The self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.
- The POWER switch is set to (CHG) OFF or VCR.

Примечание

Checking the recording - END SEARCH

You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. It is convenient when you make the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record smooth.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 36).
(3) Press END SCH.

The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.

Press EXIT after step 3.

To stop searching

Press END SCH again.

Even once you eject the cassette The end search function works.

You can monitor the recorded tape 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.

(1) Prepare the power source and insert the recorded tape.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR. The VCR lamp lights up.
(3) Open the LCD panel.
(4) Press ◀◀◀ to rewind the tape.
(5) Press ▶ II to start playback.
(6) Adjust the volume following the steps below.

① Press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 36).
② Press VOL. The screen for the volume adjustment appears.
③ Press -/+ to adjust the volume.

- : To decrease the volume

+ : To increase the volume

(7) Press OK. The display returns to PAGE1.

Press EXIT after step 7.

To stop playback

Press ■ on the LCD screen or STOP on the Remote Commander.

If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction.

Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote

Commander. The indicators disappear on the LCD screen.

To make the indicators appear, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL or DISPLAY again.

Using the data code function

Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (data code).

Follow the steps below to display the data code using the touch panel or the Remote Commander.

Using the touch panel

(1) In the playback mode, press FN and go to PAGE3.
(2) Press DATA CODE.

(3) Select CAM DATA or DATE DATA, then press ↩ OK.

(4) Press EXIT.

Using the Remote Commander

Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the playback mode.

The display changes as follows:

date/time → various settings (SteadyShot off, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) → no indicator

To not display various settings

Set DATA CODE in ETC to DATE in the menu settings (p. 235).

The display changes as follows when you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: date/time ↔ no indicator

50min 0:00:23 15 11 2002 12:05:56

[a] SteadyShot off
[b] Exposure mode
[c] White balance
[d] Gain
[e] Shutter speed
[f] Aperture value

Various settings

Various settings shows your camcorder's recording information at the time of recording. In the recording mode, the various settings will not be 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.

Data code

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

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 one minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed.

Various playback modes

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

To view a still image ( playback pause)

• Press ▶Ⅱ during playback. To resume playback, press ▶Ⅱ again.
• Press PAUSE on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback, press PAUSE again.

To fast-forward the tape

• Press ▶▶ in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press ▶■.
• Press FF on the Remote Commander in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

To rewind the tape

• Press ◀◀◀ in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press ▶▶▶.
• Press REW on the Remote Commander in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)

• Keep pressing ◀◀◀ or ▶▶▶ during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.
• Keep pressing REW or FF on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.

To monitor the high-speed picture while fast-forwarding or rewinding the tape (skip scan)

• Keep pressing ◀◀◀ while rewinding or ▶▶◀◀ while advancing the tape. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button.
• Keep pressing REW on the Remote Commander while rewinding the tape, or keep pressing FF on the Remote Commander while advancing the tape. To resume normal rewinding or advancing, release the button.

To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)

Press SLOW on the Remote Commander during playback. To pause playback, press ▶ II or PAUSE on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press ▶ II or PLAY on the Remote Commander again.

To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)

Press END SCH on PAGE2 in the stop mode. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back then your camcorder stops.

Video control buttons on the LCD screen

To play back or pause a tape

To stop a tape

To rewind a tape

To fast-forward a tape

When the playback pause mode lasts for five minutes

Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press ▶ or PLAY on the Remote Commander.

Viewing the recording on TV

Connect your camcorder to your TV with the supplied A/V connecting cable to watch the playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you view playback pictures on the LCD screen. When viewing the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall socket using the AC power adaptor (p. 30). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV with 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.

If your TV is already connected to the VCR

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

If your TV or VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the 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.

If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector (EUROCONNECTOR)

- European models only

Use the 21-pin adaptor supplied with your camcorder.

This adaptor is exclusive to an output.

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 LCD screen indicators on TV

Set DISPLAY in ETC to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings (p. 235).

To turn off the LCD screen indicators, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL.

— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode

You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” in the recording standby mode or while recording on tape in CAMERA mode.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) In the recording standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. The still image will be displayed. Recording does not start yet. To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper.
Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.
The image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode

Notes

• Do not shake or strike your camcorder when you record still images. Mosaic pattern image may appear.
• You cannot record still images on a “Memory Stick” during following operations (☐) indicator flashes on the LCD screen.):
• Super NightSho
• Colour Slow Shutter
• END SEARCH
• Wide mode
• Fader
• Picture effect
• Digital effect
• MEMORY MIX

"Memory Stick"

See page 128 for more information.

Image size of still images

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.

When you want to record still images in different sizes, use the Memory Photo recording function (p. 144).

When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA

You cannot select image quality mode.

The image quality mode you last selected is used. (The default setting is SUPER FINE.)

See page 135 for more information.

To record still images on a "Memory Stick" during tape recording

• You cannot check an image on the LCD screen by pressing PHOTO lightly.
• During and after recording still images on a “Memory Stick,” your camcorder continues recording on tape.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander to record still images The image when you press PHOTO will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

To record images with higher quality We recommend you use the Memory Photo recording function (p. 144).

You cannot record a title.

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode

Recording images with the flash

The flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press ♂ (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen.

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↓ (flash)/

§ (вспышка)

Each press of ↗ (flash) changes the indicator as follows:

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    A["→"] --> B["→"]
    B --> C["→ AUTO (No indicator)"]
    C --> D["→"]

When you set RED EYE R in ☐ to ON in the menu settings (p. 228), the indicator changes as follows:

Forced flash: The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness.
- Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce red-eye.
- Forced red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce red-eye regardless of the surrounding brightness.
No flash: The flash does not fire.

The amount of flash is automatically adjusted to the appropriate brightness. You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu settings (p. 228). Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for FLASH LVL.

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode

Notes

• The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.3m to 2.5m (31/32 feet to 8 1/3 feet).
• Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional) may block the light from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear.
• Auto red-eye reduction (o) and Forced red-eye reduction (o ♀) may not produce the desired effect depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the pre-recording flash or other conditions.
• The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.
• When recording with the flash, it takes longer to prepare for image capture. This is because your camcorder starts to charge power for firing after the flash pops up.
• The flash charge lamp flashes while the power for firing is being charged. After charging is completed, the flash charge lamp lights up.
• If it is not easy to focus on the subject automatically, for example, when recording in the dark, use the focal distance information (p. 89) for focusing manually.

If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after removing the power source Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).

You cannot shoot images with the flash during the following operations:

- Recording on the tape

- Super NightShot

- Colour Slow Shutter

- END SEARCH

- Wide mode

- Fader

- Picture effect

- Digital effect

- MEMORY MIX

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode

The flash does not fire even if you select auto (no indicator) and ⬆ (auto red-eye reduction) during the following operations:

• NightShot
• Spotlight of PROGRAM AE
  – Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE
• Landscape of PROGRAM AE
• Exposure
• Flexible Spot Meter

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode

Self-timer recording

You can record still images with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press SELFTIMER.
The ⚙ (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen.
(4) Press EXIT to make PAGE1 disappear.
(5) Press PHOTO deeper.
The self-timer starts counting down from about 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then the recording starts automatically.

To cancel self-timer recording

Press SELFTIMER so that the ⭕ (self-timer) indicator disappears from the LCD screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.
- The POWER switch is set to (CHG) OFF or VCR.

During recording on the tape

You cannot use self-timer recording.

Adjusting the white balance manually

You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural colour balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU, then select WHT BAL in ☐ in the menu settings to select a desired white balance mode (p. 228).

HOLD : Recording a single-coloured subject or background

OUTDOOR (●):

• Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks
  • Under a daylight fluorescent lamp

INDOOR (💡) :

• When lighting conditions change quickly
• In too bright places such as photography studios
• Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

Adjusting the white balance manually

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To return to the automatic white balance mode

Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings.

If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting

We recommend that you record in the INDOOR mode.

When you record under fluorescent lighting Select AUTO or HOLD.

Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode.

In the AUTO 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 take out the battery for replacement.

- You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors holding the exposure, or vice versa.

In the HOLD 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 indoors to outdoors, or vice versa.

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the LCD screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d].

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    A["16:9WIDE"] --> B[" "]
    B --> C[" "]
    C --> D[" "]

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU, then set 16:9WIDE in ☐ to ON in the menu settings (p. 229).

To cancel the wide mode

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

In the wide mode, you cannot select the following functions:

– Recording still images
- BOUNCE
- OLD MOVIE

During recording

You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the recording standby mode and then set

16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

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

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

When fading out, the picture gradually changes from colour 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

MONOTONE

(1) When fading in [a]

In the recording standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

When fading out [b]

In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

The indicator changes as follows:

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    A["→ FADER → M. FADER → BOUNCE"] --> B["(no indicator) ← MONOTONE"]

The last selected fader is indicated first of all.

(2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing, then lights up.

After the fade in/out is carried out, the fader indicator goes off and your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.

Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.

Note

You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions:

• Super NightShot
• Colour Slow Shutter
  – Recording still images
• Digital effect
• Memory overlap of MEMORY MIX

While using the BOUNCE function, you cannot use the following functions:

• Zoom
• Picture effect
• PROGRAM AE
• Exposure
• Flexible Spot Meter
• Focus

You cannot select the BOUNCE function in the following mode or functions:

• D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings.
• Wide mode
• Picture effect
• PROGRAM AE

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

You cannot use the fader function.

Using special effects - Picture effect

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

NEG. ART [a]: The colour and brightness of the picture are reversed.

SEPIA : The picture appears in sepia.

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

SOLARIZE [b]: The picture looks like an illustration with a strong contrast.

PASTEL [c]: The picture looks like a pale pastel drawing.

MOSAIC [d]: The picture appears mosaic-patterned.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in ☐ in the menu settings to select a desired picture effect mode (p. 228).

Using special effects - Picture effect

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To turn the picture effect function off

Select OFF in P EFFECT in the menu settings.

While using the picture effect function, you cannot use following functions:

- Recording still images

- BOUNCE

- OLD MOVIE

When you turn the POWER switch to the other position

The picture effect is automatically cancelled.

Using special effects - Digital effect

You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally.

STILL

You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)

You can record still images successively at regular intervals.

LUMI. (LUMINANCE KEY)

You can swap the 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 the appropriate shutter speed.

Using special effects - Digital effect

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press FN and go to PAGE2.
(3) Press DIG EFFT. The DIG EFFT screen appears.
(4) Press a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory.
(5) Press - / + to adjust the effect.

Items to adjust

STILL	The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving picture
FLASH	The interval of frame by frame playback
LUMI.	The colour 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 ↩ OK. The display returns to PAGE2.

DIG EFFT DIG EFFT OFF SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE STILL FLASH LUMI. TRAIL DIG EFFT OFF OK - LUMI. + [a]

Press EXIT after step 6.

To cancel the digital effect

Press ➕ OFF in step 3. The display returns to PAGE2.

Notes

• The following functions do not work during digital effect:
• Super NightShot
• Colour Slow Shutter
• Recording still images
• Fader
• The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode.
• The following functions do not work in the OLD MOVIE mode:
• Wide mode
• Picture effect
• PROGRAM AE

When you turn the POWER switch to the other position

The digital effect will be automatically cancelled.

When recording in the slow shutter mode

Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.

Shutter speed

Shutter speed number	Shutter speed
SLOW SHTR 1	1/25
SLOW SHTR 2	1/12
SLOW SHTR 3	1/6
SLOW SHTR 4	1/3

You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode 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 the theatre.

PORTRAIT (Soft portrait)

This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.

SPORTS (Sports lesson)

This mode minimises shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.

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.

SUNSETMOON (Sunset & moon)

This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

LANDSCAPE

This mode is for when you are record distant subjects such as mountains. Also it prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.

Black-and-white photo of a woman holding flowers, with a small icon in the corner (no text or symbols on the main subject)

Portrait of a smiling person with a small icon in the corner (no text or symbols on the person or background)

Golfer mid-swing on a field with trees in the background (no text or symbols visible)

Black-and-white beach scene with palm trees and a small island (no text or symbols)

Black-and-white beach scene with palm trees and a crescent moon symbol (no text or symbols)

Black-and-white photo of a riverside bridge with palm trees and a distant pagoda, featuring a small black-and-white icon in the corner (no text or symbols on the main scene)

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in ☐ in the menu settings to select a desired mode (p. 228).

To turn the PROGRAM AE off

Select AUTO in PROGRAM AE in the menu settings.

Notes

• Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance, you cannot take close-ups in the following modes:
• Spotlight
• Sports lesson
• Beach & ski

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

- Sunset & moon

- Landscape

- The following functions do not work in PROGRAM AE:

- Colour Slow Shutter

- BOUNCE

- Slow shutter

- OLD MOVIE

- The PROGRAM AE does not work in the following cases (The indicator flashes):

• NightShot
• NightFraming
• To record images on a “Memory Stick” using the MEMORY MIX.
• When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY, sports lesson does not work. (The indicator flashes.)

While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings

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

You can adjust the following functions while using the PROGRAM AE:

• Exposure
• Flexible Spot Meter

If you record under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp

Flickering or changes in colour may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE off:

• Soft portrait
• Sports lesson

Adjusting the exposure manually

You can adjust and set the exposure. Normally the exposure is automatically adjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:

• To make a fine exposure adjustment
• To shoot a bright subject against a background
• To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press EXPOSURE. The EXPOSURE screen appears.
(4) Press MANUAL.
(5) Adjust the exposure using - / + .

- : To dim

+ : To brighten

(6) Press ↩ OK. The display returns to PAGE1.

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2
FN
3

EXPO- SURE

AUTO MANU- AL EXPOSURE OK

4
MANU- AL

AUTO MANU- AL - EXPOSURE + OK

To return to FN

Press EXIT after step 6.

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press ↩ AUTO in step 5. The display returns to PAGE1.

Adjusting the exposure manually

Note

When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work:

-Backlight
- Colour Slow Shutter

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode:

• NightShot
• If you change the PROGRAM AE mode
• NightFraming

You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its exposure fixed. Use the Flexible Spot Meter mode in the following cases:

• The subject is backlit.
• When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a subject that is on stage and lighted by a spotlight.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press SPOT METER. The SPOT METER screen appears.
(4) Press the desired area in the frame on the LCD screen. The SPOT METER indicator flashes on the LCD screen. The exposure of the point you selected is adjusted.
(5) Press OK. The display returns to PAGE1.

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2
FN
3

SPOT METER

SPOT METER AUTO OK

To return to FN

Press EXIT after step 5.

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press ➕ AUTO in step 3. The display returns to PAGE1.

The following functions do not work during the Flexible Spot Meter:

-Backlight
- Colour Slow Shutter

Your camcorder automatically returns from the Flexible Spot Meter to the automatic exposure:

• NightShot
• If you change the PROGRAM AE mode
  -NightFraming

You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted.

In MEMORY mode you can adjust the focus manually with the image enlarged to twice the size.

• 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 or the sky
• When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background
• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod

Ручная фокусировка

Black-and-white photo sequence showing a woman holding white tulips, with two arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols)

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
(2) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The ⏻ indicator appears.
(3) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.

To return to the autofocus mode

Set FOCUS to AUTO.

About expanded focus

If you set EXPANDED F in ☐ to ON in the menu settings (p. 229) in MEMORY mode, the 🔒 indicator appears and the image is enlarged to twice the size. The focal distance information is also displayed. Adjustment is completed, the image returns to its original size.

To focus precisely

It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide-angle) position after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position.

When you shoot close to the subject

Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.

changes as follows:

▲ when recording a distant subject
when the subject is too close to focus on

Focal distance information is displayed for about three seconds on the LCD screen in the following cases:

• When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to manual
• When turning the focus ring

Focal distance information

• This information aids focusing if it is not easy to focus on the subject, for example, when recording in the dark. Use this information as a rough guide to get a sharp focus.
• You cannot get correct information if you have attached a conversion lens (optional) to your camcorder.

Ручная фокусировка

Using the spot focus mode - Spot Focus

You can take a picture with the appropriate focus automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its focus fixed.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
(2) Set FOCUS to MANUAL.
(3) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(4) Press SPOT FOCUS. The SPOT FOCUS screen appears.
(5) Press the desired area in the frame on the LCD screen. The SPOT FOCUS indicator flashes on the LCD screen. When the point you selected is correctly focused, the SPOT FOCUS indicator stops flashing.
(6) Press ↩ OK to return to PAGE1.

Press EXIT after step 6.

To return to the autofocus mode

Set FOCUS to AUTO.

Note

When adjusting Spot Focus, the following modes do not work:

- Backlight

- Fader

Focal distance information

It is not displayed on the screen.

— Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with picture effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. In the playback or playback pause mode, press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in ☐ in the menu settings to select a desired picture effect mode (p. 228).
See page 76 for details of each picture effect function.

1 FN 2 MENU MANUAL SET OFF EXIT HP EFFECT NEG ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE ETC ↓ ↑ EXEC RET.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel the picture effect function

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Playing back a tape with picture effects

Notes

• You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function.
• You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder while you are processing the image using the picture effect function. However, you can record images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 156, 170), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by the picture effect function

Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface).

When you turn the POWER switch to the other position or stop playing back

The picture effect function is automatically cancelled.

Playing back a tape with digital effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. In the playback or playback pause mode, press FN and go to PAGE2.
(2) Press DIG EFFT. The DIG EFFT screen appears.
(3) Select a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture that you select the mode is stored in memory as a still image.
(4) Press -/+ to adjust the effect. See page 78 for details.
(5) Press ↩ OK. The display returns to PAGE2.

Press EXIT after step 5.

To cancel the digital effect function

Press ➕ OFF in step 2. The display returns to PAGE2.

Playing back a tape with digital effects

Notes

• You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function.
• You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder while you are processing the image using the digital effect function. However, you can record images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 156, 170), 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 Interface).

When you turn the POWER switch to the other position or stop playing back The digital effect function is automatically cancelled.

Enlarging images recorded on tapes - Tape PB ZOOM

You can enlarge playback moving pictures recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 183).

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. In the playback or playback pause mode, press FN and go to PAGE2.
(2) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen appears.
(3) Press the area you want to enlarge in the frame on the PB ZOOM screen. The area you pressed moves to the centre of the LCD screen, and the playback image is enlarged to twice the size. If you press the other area again, the area moves to the centre of the LCD screen.
(4) Adjust the zoom ratio by the zoom lever. You can enlarge the image from 1.1 times up to five times its size.
“W” side: Decrease the zoom ratio.
“T” side: Increase the zoom ratio.

Enlarging images recorded on tapes - Tape PB ZOOM

Notes

• You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder.
• You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder while you are processing the image using the tape PB ZOOM function. However, you can record images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 156), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.
• You cannot record moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” on your camcorder while you are processing the picture using the tape PB ZOOM function.

The PB ZOOM function is automatically cancelled when you operate the following functions:

– Turn the POWER switch to the other position.
- Stop playing back.
- Insert a "Memory Stick."

Images in the PB ZOOM

Images in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) and (USB) jack.

In the PB ZOOM mode

If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL, the frame on the PB ZOOM screen disappears. You cannot move the part you pressed to the centre of the LCD screen.

Edge of the enlarged image

The edge of the enlarged image cannot be displayed at the centre of the LCD screen.

When FOCUS is set to ZOOM

You can change the zoom ratio using the zoom ring.

Searching for a scene - MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH

Using the multi-picture search function, you can display thumbnails of all the beginning scenes of moving pictures recorded on the tape onto the index screen. The recording date and title of each image or scene are also indicated. The thumbnails described in this section are the still images of all the beginning scenes of each recorded moving pictures and still images to help you search for the desired scene easily. When you select the thumbnail you want to play back, your 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) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MULTI SCH. The MULTI SCH screen appears.

(4) Press / to select the direction to scan. Your 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. When scanning is completed, it stops automatically. The upper-left window turns black and the thumbnails will be displayed on the index screen.

[a] The picture being fast-forwarded or rewound
[b] The blue portion indicates the range of the scan currently being made to display thumbnails

(5) Select the thumbnail you want to play back, then press EXEC or press the thumbnail you selected again. Your 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.

When you want to change the thumbnail Press ➕ RET, and then select the thumbnail you want to play back again, then press EXEC.

[c] The title/date (The title turns to the date indication after five seconds.)
[d] The actual point you are trying to search for (yellow ▲ mark)
[e] The present point on the tape (yellow bar)

To return to the MULTI SCH screen from playback

Press ➕ RET, or press EXECUTE on the Remote Commander.

To stop searching

Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

To end the multi-picture search function

Press ➕ END. The display returns to PAGE1, or press MULTI SRCH on the Remote Commander to return to FN.

To end the multi-picture search function from the playback screen

Press EXIT.

When controlling your camcorder with the Remote Commander

You can use the MULTI SRCH and ↑/↓/←/→/ EXECUTE buttons.

• 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.

If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning of the tape or between recorded portions

The multi-picture search function may not work correctly.

The number of thumbnails stored in one cassette

About 400 thumbnails can be stored.

Примечания

The number of thumbnails that can be displayed for in one scanning

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

When you press MULTI SRCH on the Remote Commander

The MULTI SCH screen appears.

While using the multi-picture search function The other functions of your 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, you cannot use the following functions:

- Picture effect

- Digital effect

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

• These are fewer than 11 recorded images and scenes on the searched portion of the tape.
- When scanning a tape recorded midway over previous recordings
- When you have erased all the micro Cassette Memory of the tape (p. 127)

To select the thumbnail with the Remote Commander

Press ↑/↓/←/→ on the Remote Commander.

When you press DATE or 📄 POS

You can switch to the title/date display or the tape bar display that shows the present point on the tape.

While your camcorder is searching for the image or scene, the tape bar display appears even if you select Title/Date.

When you select or 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.

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title - TITLE SEARCH

You can search for the boundaries of a recorded tape by selecting the title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(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 → DATE SEARCH (no indicator)

(3) Press ↑ or ↓ on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback, then press EXECUTE on the Remote Commander. Searching the boundaries starts, and playback automatically starts at the scene with the title selected. Even if you do not press EXECUTE, searching the boundaries starts automatically in two seconds after you select the title.

2 SEARCH MODE TITLE SEARCH 1 HELLO! 2 CONGRATULATIONS! 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORNING 6 WEDDING ↓ OKL 3 ↑ ↓ 3 TITLE SEARCH 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORNING 6 WEDDING 7 NIGHT! 8 BASEBALL ↓ OKL [b] [a]

[a] Actual point you are trying to search for
[b] Present point on the tape

To stop searching

Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

If a tape has a blank portion in the beginning of the tape or between recorded sections The title search function may not work correctly.

To superimpose a title See page 114.

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Searching a recording by date - DATE SEARCH

Your camcorder automatically searches for the point where the recording date changes and starts playback from that point by selecting the recording date (Date search).

Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date.

Searching for the date by using cassette memory

(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 → DATE SEARCH (no indicator)

(3) Press or on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback, then press EXECUTE on the Remote Commander. Searching the boundaries starts, and playback automatically starts at the scene with the date selected. Even if you do not press EXECUTE, searching the boundaries starts automatically in two seconds after you select the date.

2 SEARCH MODE DATE SEARCH 1 5/ 9/02 2 6/ 9/02 3 24/12/02 4 1/ 1/03 5 13/ 2/03 6 29/ 4/03 000 3 ↑ ↓ DATE SEARCH 1 5/ 9/02 2 6/ 9/02 3 24/12/02 4 1/ 1/03 5 13/ 2/03 6 29/ 4/03 000 [b] [a] [SIGNATURE] NO. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-27-28-29-30-31-32-33-34-35-36-37-38-39-40-41-42-43-44-45-46-47-48-49-50-51-52-53-54-55-56-57-58-59-60-61-62-63-64-65-66-67-68-69-70-71-72-73-74-75-76-77-78-79-80-81-82-83-84-85-86-87-88-89-90-91-92-93-94-95-96-97-98-99-100

[a] Actual point you are trying to search for
[b] Present point on the tape

To stop searching

Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

Searching a recording by date - DATE SEARCH

If a tape has a blank portion in the beginning of the tape or between recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly.

micro Cassette Memory

The tape cassette memory can hold 20 recording date data.

Using the A/V connecting cable

You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. 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 in ETC to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
• Press the following buttons to make the indicator disappear so that they will not be superimposed on the edited tape:
  On your camcorder:
  DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL
  On the Remote Commander:
  DISPLAY, DATA CODE, SEARCH MODE, MULTI SRCH

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Prepare the VCR for recording, 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.

Перезапись ленты

When you have finished dubbing a tape

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

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems

8 mm, Hi8 Hi8, Digital8, VHS VHS,

SVHS S-VHS, VHSC VHSC, SVHSC S-VHSC,

B Betamax, Mini DV mini DV, DV DV or MICROMV MICROMV

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the 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.

Перезапись ленты

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) of your camcorder and to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) 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 your camcorder to a DV product.) You cannot dub the titles, displayed indicators, the contents of micro Cassette Memory, or letters on the “Memory Stick” index screen.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Prepare the VCR for recording.
(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 the VCR.

When you have finished dubbing a tape

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

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

See page 268 for more information about i.LINK.

Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM function

These pictures are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface).

The following functions do not work during digital editing:

• Picture effect
• Digital effect
• PB ZOOM

Note on playback pause pictures

When you record a playback pause picture:

• The recorded picture becomes rough when recorded through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface).
• The picture may jitter when you play back the tape on other video equipment. And there may be a time-lag when you play back the tape on other video equipment.

Recording video or TV programmes

When using the A/V connecting cable

You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV programme from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.

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

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 110.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU, then select VIDEOINPUT in in the menu settings, then press EXEC.
(4) Select VIDEO (When using a video plug) or S VIDEO (When using an S video plug), then press EXEC.

2 Making a recording

Before operation

Set DISPLAY in ETC to LCD in the menu settings.

(The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(3) Set your camcorder in the recording pause mode.

Press FN and go to PAGE3, then press 📄 REC CTRL. Next, press REC PAUSE.

(4) Start playback on VCR if you record a tape from VCR. Select a TV programme if you record from TV. The picture from VCR or TV appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(5) Press REC START at the scene where you want to start recording from.

Recording video or TV programmes

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press ■ on the LCD screen to stop recording on your camcorder and stop playback on VCR or TV.

Using the Remote Commander

You don't need to perform step 3.

In step 5, press both ● REC and the right button simultaneously to start recording.

graph TD
    A["●REC"] --> B[" "]
    B --> C[" "]
    C --> D[" "]

Note

Your camcorder only records pictures for viewing on a PAL system based TV and VCR. See “Using your camcorder abroad” on page 270 for the TV colour systems used in each country and area.

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 the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. 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 TV or 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.

Примечание

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) of your camcorder and to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) 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 your camcorder to a DV product.)

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(3) Start playback on VCR. The picture from the VCR appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
(4) Set your camcorder in the recording pause mode.
Press FN and go to PAGE3, then press 📄 RECORD CTRL. Next, press REC PAUSE.
(5)Press REC START at the scene where you want to start recording.

Recording video or TV programmes

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press ■ on the LCD screen to stop recording on your camcorder and stop playback on VCR or TV.

Using the Remote Commander

You don't need to perform step 4.

In step 5, press both ● REC and the right button simultaneously to start recording.

graph TD
    A["●REC"] --> B["..."]

Notes

• When an incompatible picture (such as one recorded with the DV format) is input, the message “INPUT ERROR” appears.
• You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable.
• First, start playback or turn to the playback pause mode before your camcorder starts recording or turns to the recording pause mode. If no signal is input into your camcorder, the message “NO INPUT” appears and the camcorder cannot start recording.

Note on playback pause pictures

When you record a playback pause picture:

• The recorded picture becomes rough when recorded through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface).
• The picture may jitter when you play back the tape on other video equipment. And there may be a time-lag when you play back the tape on other video equipment.

Before recording

Make sure if the MPEG IN indicator appears on the LCD screen. The MPEG IN indicator may appear on both equipment.

Примечания

Superimposing a title

You can superimpose a title. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for about five seconds from the point where you superimposed it.

Наложение титра

Superimposing a title on starting a recording

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press FN and go to PAGE2.
(3) Press TITLE. The TITLE screen appears.
(4) Select ☐ with ↓/↑. The PRESET TITLE screen appears. Press EXEC.
(5) Press ↓/↑ to select a desired title, then press EXEC. The title is displayed on the LCD screen.
(6) If necessary, change the colour, size, or position by pressing COLOUR, SIZE, POS ↓ or POS ↑.
(7) Press TITLE OK. The screen to save a title appears on the LCD screen.
(8) Press SAVE TITLE. The TITLE indicator appears. And when you press START/STOP to start recording, TITLE SAVE appears on the LCD screen for about five seconds and the title is set.

If you set the write-protect tab to lock

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

To use the custom title

If you want to use the custom title, select 📄 in step 4.

If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning of the tape or between recorded portion

The title may not be displayed correctly.

The titles superimposed with your camcorder

• They are displayed only by the MICROMV format video equipment with index title function.
• The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with other video equipment.

To not display title during playback Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p.233).

Title setting

• The title colour changes as follows:

graph TD
    A["WHITE"] --> B["YELLOW"]
    A --> C["BLUE"]
    C --> D["VIOLET"]
    D --> E["RED"]
    E --> F["CYAN"]
    F --> G["GREEN"]
    G --> A

• The title size changes as follows: SMALL LARGE You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size.
• 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.

Superimposing a title on a recorded tape

You can superimpose a title for five seconds from the recording start point.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press TITLE. The TITLE screen appears.
(4) Press INPUT TITLE. The INPUT TITLE screen appears.
(5) Press / to select the direction to scan. Your 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 EXEC or the thumbnail again. The title menu appears.
(7) Perform step 4 to 7 in “Superimposing a title on starting a recording” on page 114.
(8) Press SAVE TITLE. “TITLE SAVE” appears on the LCD screen for about five seconds and the title is set.

• 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.

To use a custom title

If you want to use a custom title, select ☐ in step 7.

On a blank portion of the tape

You cannot superimpose a title on the tape.

Примечания

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU, then select TITLEERASE in [C!!!] in the menu setting, then press EXEC (p. 233).
(4) Press ↓/↑ to select the title you want to erase, then press EXEC. “ERASE OK?” appears.
(5) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, then press OK.

The message “ERASING” flashes while erasing. After the erasing is completed, the message “COMPLETE” appears.

Стирание титра

Making your own titles

You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters.

Making a title in CAMERA mode

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press FN and go to PAGE2.
(3) Press TITLE.
(4) Press ↓/↑ to select ☐. The TITLE SET screen appears. Press EXEC.
(5) Press ↓/↑ to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, then press EXEC.
(6) Select the desired character. Repeat pressing a key to select the desired character on the key.
(7) Press to move the cursor for the next character. Repeat the same procedure as steps 6 and 7 to complete your title.
(8) Press SET. The title is stored in memory.

Line drawing of a handheld electronic device with front panel and rear clasp (no text or symbols)

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graph TD
    A["FN"] --> B["PAGE2"]

3

PRESET TITLE STBY HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END

4

TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET EXIT ↓ ↑ EXEC RET.

TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET EXIT ↓ ↑ EXEC RET.

5

TITLE_SET CUSTOM1_SET CUSTOM2_SET EXIT ↓ ↑ EXEC RET.

TITLE SET [______] &?! ABC DEF ← → GHI JKL MNO 123 678 45 90 PQR TUV WXY ' . SET S Z /-

6,7

TITLE SET [PAR______] &?! ABC DEF ← → GHI JKL MNO 123 678 45 90 PQR TUV WXY ', SET S Z /-

TITLE SET [PARTY______] &?! ABC DEF ← → GHI JKL MNO 123 678 45 90 PQR TUV WXY ', SET S Z /-

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To change a title you have stored

In step 5, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET depending on which title you want to change, then press EXEC and enter the new title as desired.

To superimpose your own title on tape

Follow the procedure in “Superimposing a title on starting a recording” on page 114.

If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder

The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF and start again from step 1 to complete your title.

We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR (p. 123) or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.

To erase the character

Press ←. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Press →.

To enter the character on the same button in succession

Press to move the cursor to the next position, and enter the character.

Making a title in VCR mode

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press TITLE. The TITLE screen appears.
(4) Press TITLE SET. The TITLE SET screen appears.
(5) Press ↓/↑ to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, then press EXEC.
(6) Perform steps 6 and 7 in “Making a title in CAMERA mode” on page 120.
(7) Press SET. The title is stored in memory.

TITLE SET EXIT CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET ↓ ↑ EXEC RET. TITLE SET EXIT [ ] &?! ABC DEF ← → GHI JKL MNO 123 678 45 90 PQR TUV WXY /- SET S Z /-

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graph TD
    A["SET"] --> B["TITLE_SET"]
    B --> C["EXIT"]
    B --> D["CUSTOM1"BASEBALL""]
    B --> E["CUSTOM2 SET"]
    D --> F["↓"]
    E --> G["↑"]
    F --> H["EXEC"]
    G --> I["←RET"]

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To superimpose your own title on tape

Follow the procedure in “Superimposing a title on starting a recording” on page 114.

The MICROMV cassette automatically records the recording settings and date. When you insert a cassette with the POWER switch set to CAMERA, or when you set the POWER switch to VCR, the cassette information is displayed for about five seconds.

The cassette information

[a] The unique number of each cassette. Your camcorder automatically assign this number.
[b] The cassette title set by TAPE TITLE 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.

Recorded areas

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

To not display the cassette information

Set ☐INFODSPL to OFF in the menu settings.

When " & " is flashing

Eject 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.

The label can consist of up to 16 characters and is stored in cassette memory.

(1) Insert the cassette you want to label.
(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.
(3) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(4) Press MENU, then select TAPE TITLE in [C] in the menu settings, then press EXEC (p. 233). The TAPE TITLE screen appears.
(5) Select a desired character. Repeat pressing a key to select the desired character on the key.
(6) Press to move the cursor for the next character. Repeat the same procedure as steps 5 and 6 to complete the label.
(7) Press SET. The label is stored in memory.

Маркировка кассеты

To erase the label you have made

Select in step 4. The last character is erased.

To change the label you have made

Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label.

If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder

The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF once and then to CAMERA again. After that, repeat the procedure from step 3. The power does not go off if you enter characters in VCR mode.

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

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

To erase the character

Press ←. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Press →.

To enter the character on the same button in succession

Press to move the cursor to the next position, and enter the character.

Erasing all the data in micro Cassette Memory

You can delete all the data in micro Cassette Memory at once.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU, then select ERASE ALL in [C!!!] in the menu settings, then press EXEC (p. 233).
(4) Press ↓/↑ to select OK, then press EXEC. "OK" changes to "EXECUTE."
(5) Press ↓/↑ to select EXECUTE, then press EXEC. "ERASING" flashes on the LCD screen. Once deleting is completed, "COMPLETE" is displayed.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel deleting

Select RETURN in step 4 or 5, then press EXEC.

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

Note on the ID number

This item cannot be deleted.

You can record and play back still images and moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable and the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder.

File format

Still image (JPEG)

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

Moving picture (MPEG)

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

Typical image data file name

Still image

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

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

Using a "Memory Stick"

• You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.
• The position and shape of the write protect tab may be different depending on the model.
• We recommend backing up important data on the hard disk of your computer.
• Image data may be damaged in the following cases:

- If you remove the “Memory Stick,” turn the power off or take out the battery for replacement when the access lamp is flashing

- If you use a “Memory Stick” near magnets or magnetic fields such as those of speakers and televisions

• Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section.
• Stick its label on the labelling position.
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to a "Memory Stick."
• Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory Stick.”
• Do not let a “Memory Stick” get wet.
• Do not use or keep a “Memory Stick” in locations that are:

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

- Under direct sunlight

- Very humid or subject to corrosive gases

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

"Memory Stick" formatted by a computer

The “Memory Stick” formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.

Notes on image data compatibility

• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick” by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems 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 your camcorder (p. 232). Note that formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick.”

• “Memory Stick” and MEMORY STICK™ are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
  Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Inserting a "Memory Stick"

Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go, as illustrated below.

"Memory Stick" slot/ Слот "Memory Stick"

Вставка "Memory Stick"

Ejecting a "Memory Stick"

Open the LCD panel and confirm that the "Memory Stick" access lamp is not lit. Then slide the MEMORY EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow.

Diagram of a digital camera with an attached screen and a connector, showing no text or symbols.

Извлечение "Memory Stick"

While the "Memory Stick" access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." Do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick" or take out the battery pack. Otherwise, image data breakdown may occur.

If “✗ MEMORY STICK ERROR” is displayed Reinsert a “Memory Stick” a few times. The “Memory Stick” may be damaged if the indicator is still displayed. If this occurs, use another “Memory Stick.”

Operation buttons for most functions using a “Memory Stick” are displayed on the LCD screen. Press the LCD panel directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220E only) to operate each function.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(2) Open the LCD panel. The operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. You can switch the memory playback/memory camera mode by pressing PLAY/CAM.
(3) Press FN to display PAGE1. The operation buttons of PAGE1 appear on the LCD screen.
(4) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2. The operation buttons of PAGE2 appear on the LCD screen.
(5) Press PAGE3 to go to PAGE3. The operation buttons of PAGE3 appear on the LCD screen.
(6) Press a desired operation item. See relevant pages of this manual for each function.

Line drawing of a digital camera with attached case and strap (no text or symbols)

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• When using the touch panel, press the LCD screen lightly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220E only).
• Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied (DCR-IP220E only).
• Do not press the LCD screen too hard.
• Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.
• If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You can control the display with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder.
• When operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is required (CALIBRATION) (p. 275).
• When the LCD screen gets dirty, use the supplied cleaning cloth.

When executing each item

The green bar appears above the item.

If the items are not available

The colour of the items changes to grey.

Press FN to display the following buttons: In the memory camera mode

PAGE1	SPOT FOCUS, MENU, PLAY, INDEX, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE
PAGE2	SELFTIMER, PLAY, INDEX, MEM MIX
PAGE3	LCD BRT, PLAY, INDEX, VOL

In the memory playback mode

PAGE1	MENU, CAM, INDEX, DELETE, +, -
PAGE2	PB ZOOM, CAM, INDEX, DATA CODE, +, -
PAGE3	LCD BRT, CAM, INDEX, VOL, +, -

Примечания

PAGE1	SPOT FOCUS, MENU, PLAY, INDEX, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE
PAGE2	SELFTIMER, PLAY, INDEX, MEM MIX
PAGE3	LCD BRT, PLAY, INDEX, VOL

Selecting still image quality mode

You can select the image quality mode in still image recording and store the setting in memory. The default setting is SUPER FINE.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in ☐ in the menu settings, then press EXEC (p. 231).
(4) Press ↓/↑ to select QUALITY, then press EXEC.
(5) Press / to select the desired image quality, then press EXEC.

Image quality settings

Setting	Meaning
SUPER FINE (SFN)	This is the highest image quality in your camcorder. The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode. Super fine images are compressed to about 1/3.
FINE (FINE)	Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. Fine images are compressed to about 1/6.
STANDARD (STD)	This is the standard image quality. Standard images compressed to about 1/10.

Note

In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality, depending on the type of images you are shooting.

Differences in image quality

Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The memory capacity allocated to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode and image size. Details are shown in the table below. (You can select 1600 × 1200 or 640 × 480 image size in the menu settings.)

Image quality mode indicator

The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback.

When you select image quality

The number of images you can shoot in the currently selected image quality appears on the LCD screen.

Setting the moving picture quality mode

There are SUPER FINE, FINE, STANDARD and LIGHTMODE in the moving picture quality mode. The default setting is SUPER FINE.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.
(2) Select FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU, then select MOVIE SET in ☐ in the menu settings, then press EXEC (p. 231).
(4) Press ↓/↑ to select MOVIEMODE, then press EXEC.
(5) Press / to select the desired image quality, then press EXEC.

graph LR
    A["MEMORY SET EXIT"] --> B["MEMORY SET FIRE EXIT"]
    B --> C["MEMORY SET EXIT"]
    A --> D["REMAIN 45sec ↑ ↓ ↑ EXEC ← RET."]
    D --> E["REMAIN 1min ↑ ↓ ↑ EXEC ← RET."]
    E --> F["REMAIN 1min ↑ ↓ ↑ EXEC ← RET."]

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 your 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.

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. You can play back a maximum of 25 still images per second with your camcorder (25 fps/frame per second).

Bit rate

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

Maximum recording time for moving pictures

Image quality mode	Maximum recording time
SUPER FINE	45 s
FINE	1 min 10 s
STANDARD	2 min 20 s
LIGHTMODE	4 min 40 s

Selecting the size of still image

You can select either of two still image sizes. 1600 × 1200 or 640 × 480 . (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480 .) The default setting is 1600 × 1200 .

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU, then select STILL SET (still image) in ☐ in the menu setting, then press EXEC (p. 231).
(4) Press ↓/↑ to select IMAGESIZE, then press EXEC.
(5) Press / to select the desired image size, then press EXEC. The indicator changes as follows:

MEMORY SET W STILL SET BURST OFF QUALITY IMAGESIZE ETC EXIT ↓ ↑ EXEC RET.

MEMORY SET M STILL SET C BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE ETC 640 EXIT 1600 × 1200 640 × 480 REMAIN 40 ↓ ↑ EXEC RET.

MEMORY SET M STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE 640 × 480 ETC REMAIN 40 ↓ ↑ EXEC RET.

Note

When still images recorded on your camcorder in 1600 × 1200 size are played back on other equipment that does not support 1600 × 1200 size, the full image may not appear.

Примечание

Approximate number of still images you can record on a "Memory Stick"

The number of still images you can record varies depending on the complexity of the subject.

The table above shows approximate number of still images you can record on a “Memory Stick” formatted by your camcorder.

Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a "Memory Stick"

The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on the complexity of the subject.

The table above shows approximate times of moving pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” formatted by your camcorder.

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory photo recording

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

Before operation

Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green ● mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and the focus are adjusted and fixed while your camcorder is targeted at the middle of the image. Recording does not start yet.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the LCD screen will be recorded on a "Memory Stick."

You can record still images on a "Memory Stick" in the recording standby mode or while recording on tape in CAMERA mode For the details, see page 63.

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory photo recording

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work:

- Digital zoom

- Super NightShot

- Colour Slow Shutter

- Wide mode

- Fader

- Picture effect

- Digital effect

– Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)

- Title

- SteadyShot

While you are recording a still image

You cannot turn off the power or press PHOTO.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

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

When you press PHOTO lightly in step 2

The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.

Recording data

The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the “Memory Stick.” To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 57).

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view in CAMERA mode.

The number of still images you can record on a "Memory Stick"

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

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory photo recording

Recording images continuously

You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select one of the four modes described below in the menu settings.

NORMAL [a]

Your camcorder shoots up to four still images in 1600 × 1200 size or 25 still images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. (☐)

HIGH SPEED [a]

Your camcorder shoots up to 32 still images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.07 sec intervals. (☐)

EXP BRKTG (Exposure Bracketing)

Your camcorder automatically shoots three images at about 0.5 sec intervals at different exposures. (BRK)

MULTI SCRN (Multi Screen) [b]

Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into nine boxes. Still images are recorded in 640 × 480 size. (☐)

Black-and-white photo collage of four children outdoors, no visible text or symbols

[b]

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory photo recording

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in ☐ in the menu settings, then press EXEC (p. 231).
(4) Press ↓/↑ to select BURST, then press EXEC.
(5) Press ↓/↑ to select the desired settings.
(6) Press EXIT to make the menu settings disappear.
(7) Press PHOTO deeper.

If the "Memory Stick" becomes full

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

The number of still images in continuous shooting

The number of still images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.”

During recording still images continuously The flash does not work.

When shooting with the self-timer function or the Remote Commander

Your camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still images.

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory photo recording

When selecting HIGH SPEED

Flickering or changes in colour may occur. Also, your camcorder prevents focusing on near objects.

If the remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" is less than three images

EXP BRKTG does not work. When you press PHOTO lightly, “☑ FULL” appears on the screen.

The effect of EXP BRKTG

The effect of EXP BRKTG may not be noticeable on the LCD screen.

We recommend viewing images on a TV or computer to realise the effect.

When selecting NORMAL or HIGH SPEED

Recording continues up to the maximum number of still images during pressing PHOTO deeper.

Release PHOTO to stop recording.

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory photo recording

Recording images with the flash

The flash automatically pops up to strobe. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen.

Each press of ↗ (flash) changes the indicator as follows:

graph LR
    A["→"] --> B["→"]
    B --> C["AUTO (No indicator)"]

When you set RED EYE R in 📂 to ON in the menu settings (p. 228), the indicator changes as follows:

Forced flash: The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness.
- Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce the red-eye.
- Forced red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce red-eye regardless of the surrounding brightness.
No flash: The flash does not fire.

The amount of flash is automatically adjusted to the appropriate brightness. You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu settings (p. 228). Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for FLASH LVL.

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory photo recording

Notes

• The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.3m to 2.5m (31/32 feet to 8 1/3 feet).
• Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional) may block the light from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear.
• Auto red-eye reduction (o) and Forced red-eye reduction (o ♀) may not produce the desired effect depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the pre-recording flash or other conditions.
• The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.
• The flash charge lamp flashes while the power for firing is being charged. After charging is completed, the flash charge lamp lights up.
• If it is not easy to focus on a subject automatically, for example, when recording in the dark, use HOLOGRAM AF (p. 151) or the focal distance information (p. 89) for focusing manually.

If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after removing the power source Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).

The flash does not fire even if you select AUTO and Auto red-eye reduction (○) during the following functions:

• NightShot
• Spotlight of PROGRAM AE
  – Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE
  – Landscape of PROGRAM AE
• Exposure
• Flexible Spot Meter

During recording images continuously The flash does not work.

Shooting with an auxiliary light - HOLOGRAM AF

The HOLOGRAM AF is an auxiliary light source used for focusing on subjects in dark places. Set HOLOGRAM F in ☐ to AUTO in the menu settings. (The default setting is AUTO.) When ✕ON appears on the LCD screen in a dark place, press PHOTO lightly. Then the auxiliary light will automatically emit until the subject is focused.

Line drawing of a digital camera with lens and control panel (no text or symbols)

“HOLOGRAM AF (Auto-Focus),” an application of laser holograms, is a new AF optical system that enables still image shooting in dark places. Having gentler radiation than conventional high-brightness LEDs or lamps, the system satisfies Laser Class 1 (*) specification and thus maintains higher safety for human eyes. No safety problems will be caused by directly looking into the HOLOGRAM AF emitter at a close range. However, it is not recommended to do so, because you may experience such effects like several minutes of image residual and dazzling, that you encounter after looking into a flashlight.

* HOLOGRAM AF satisfies Class 1(time base 30 000 seconds), specified in all of JIS (Japan), IEC(EU), and FDA(US) industry standards. Complying with these standards identifies the laser product to be safe, under a condition that a human looks at the laser light either directly or even through a lens for 30 000 seconds.

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick"

- Memory photo recording

Notes

• A conversion lens (optional) may obstruct the HOLOGRAM AF light and make focusing difficult.
• If enough light does not reach the subject even if the HOLOGRAM AF emitter is emitted (recommended shooting distance is 2.5m (8 1/3 feet)), the subject will not be focused.
• Focusing may be hampered if the light emitted from the HOLOGRAM AF is blocked by an obstruction.
• Focus is achieved as long as HOLOGRAM AF light reaches to the subject even if its light is slightly out of the middle position of the subject.
• If HOLOGRAM AF light is dim, it sometimes becomes difficult to focus. If this happens, wipe the HOLOGRAM AF emitter with a soft, dry cloth.

The HOLOGRAM AF does not emit when:

• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA.
• NightShot
• Flash is set to Ⓧ (No flash).
  – Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE
• Landscape of PROGRAM AE
• Focusing manually
• Spot Focus
• Continuous photo recording

The NightFraming enables you to check a subject even at night and then record with natural colours using the flash.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(2) Set NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to NIGHTFRAMING.
The ONF and NIGHTFRAMING indicators flash, then ON and indicators light up on the LCD screen.
(3) Press PHOTO lightly. The auxiliary light (HOLOGRAM AF) (p. 151) emits to adjust the focus automatically.
(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The flash fires, then recording starts. To cancel NightFraming, set NIGHTSHOT/ NIGHTFRAMING to the centre position (green ● position).

graph TD
    A["NIGHTSHOT"] --> B["SUPER NS"]
    C["NIGHTFRAMING"] --> B
    B --> D["COLOUR SLOW S"]

While using NightFraming, you cannot use the following functions:

• White balance
• PROGRAM AE
• Exposure
• Flexible Spot Meter
• Spot Focus
• Continuous photo recording

While using NightFraming:

• Even if FOCUS is set to MANUAL, focus is automatically adjusted.
• Even if HOLOGRAM F is set to OFF in the menu settings, the auxiliary light emits light.
• Even if you set Ⓧ No flash, the flash fires.
• You see the subject in incorrect colours, but the recorded picture is in natural colours.

Line drawing of a digital camera device with lens, frame, and screen (no text or symbols)

Self-timer memory photo recording

You can record images on a “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(2) Press FN and go to PAGE2.
(3) Press SELFTIMER.

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

(4) Press EXIT to make PAGE2 disappear.
(5) Press PHOTO deeper.

The self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

To cancel self-timer recording

Press SELFTIMER in PAGE2 screen so that the ⭕ (self-timer) indicator disappears from the LCD screen. You cannot cancel self-timer recording using the Remote Commander.

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory photo recording

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.
- You turn NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to the other position while the self-timer is counting down.
- The POWER switch is turned to the other position.

Recording an image from a tape as a still image

Your camcorder can read moving picture data from other equipment recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data from other equipment through the input connector 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) Press ▶ II. 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 LCD screen. Recording does not start yet.
(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the LCD screen will be recorded on a "Memory Stick." Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

Recording an image from a tape as a still image

Image size of still images

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480 .

When the "Memory Stick" access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off, eject a “Memory Stick” or take out the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

If "☐" appears on the LCD screen

The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompatible with your camcorder because its format does not conform with your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick.”

If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode

Your camcorder stops momentarily.

Sound recorded on a tape

You cannot record audio from a tape.

Titles which have already been recorded on tapes

You cannot record the titles on the “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 a “Memory Stick” is recorded. Various settings are not recorded. Data codes recorded on a tape cannot be recorded on a “Memory Stick”.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

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

Recording an image from a tape as a still image

Recording a still image from other equipment

Before operation

Set DISPLAY in ETC 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. (p. 109)
(3) Play back the recorded tape on the VCR, or turn the TV on to see the desired programme. The image of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(4) At the point where you want to record, follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 156.

Using the A/V connecting cable

If your TV or 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.

Recording an image from a tape as a still image

When recording from a tape in poor recording condition, for example, a tape that is worn out from repeated dubbing, recording is interrupted, or “☐ REC ERROR” appears and recording cannot be carried out. Record distortion-free images.

Примечание

Superimposing a still image in a "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX

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 or a “Memory Stick.” (However, you can record only superimposed still images on the “Memory Stick.”)

M. CHROM (Memory chroma key)

You can swap only the blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture.

M. LUMI (Memory luminance key)

You can swap the brighter area of a still image (such as a handwritten illustration or a title) with a moving picture. To use this function, we recommend recording a title on a “Memory Stick” before a trip or event.

C. CHROM (Camera chroma key)

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

M. OVERLAP* (Memory overlap)

You can fade from a still image recorded on a “Memory Stick” into a moving picture being recorded with your camcorder.

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

Superimposing a still image in a "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX

Superimposing a still image in a "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX

Recording a superimposed image to a tape

Before operation

• Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.
• Insert a “Memory Stick” recorded with still images into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press FN and go to PAGE2.
(3) Press MEM MIX. The last image recorded on the “Memory Stick” appears on the right lower part of the LCD screen.
(4) Press - / + on the right lower corner of the LCD screen to select the still image which you want to superimpose.
- : To see the previous image
+ : To see the next image
(5) Press a desired mode. The still image is superimposed on the moving picture.
(6) Press -/+ on the left lower corner of the LCD screen to adjust the effect, then press OK to return to PAGE2.

M. CHROM: Blue chroma key (only blue background portion) to extract a still image and superimpose it on a moving picture
M. LUMI: Brightness level used when extracting a still image and superimposing it on a moving picture
C. CHROM: Blue chroma key (only blue background portion) to extract a moving picture and superimpose it on a still image
M. OVERLAP: No adjustment necessary

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

(7) Press EXIT to return to FN.
(8) Press START/STOP to start recording.

To change the still image to be superimposed

Press - / + on the right lower corner before step 6.

To cancel MEMORY MIX

Press OFF in step 3. The display returns to PAGE2.

Notes

• You cannot use the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
• When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear.
• During recording you cannot reselect the mode setting. Press OFF to return to PAGE2.

Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment

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

When you select M. OVERLAP

You cannot change the still image. Press OFF to cancel the M. OVERLAP mode, then select the image again.

Superimposing a still image in a "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX

Recording a superimposed image to a "Memory Stick" as a still image

Before operation

Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(2) Press FN and go to PAGE2.
(3) Press MEM MIX. The image recorded on the "Memory Stick" appears on the right corner of the LCD screen.
(4) Press - / + on the right lower corner of the LCD screen to select the still image which you want to superimpose.
- : To see the previous image
+ : To see the next image
(5) Press a desired mode. The still image is superimposed on the moving picture.
(6) Press - / + on the left lower corner of the LCD screen to adjust the effect, then press OK. The display returns to PAGE2.

M. CHROM: Blue chroma key (blue background) to extract a still image and superimpose it on a moving picture

M. LUMI: Brightness level used when extracting a still image and superimposing it on a moving picture

C. CHROM: Blue chroma key (blue background) to extract a moving picture and superimpose it on a still image

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

(7) Press EXIT to return to FN.
(8) Press PHOTO deeper to start recording. The image displayed on the LCD screen will be recorded on a “Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

To change the still image to be superimposed

Press - / + on the right lower corner before step 6.

To cancel MEMORY MIX

Press ☑ OFF in step 3. The display returns to PAGE2.

Notes

• You cannot use MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
• When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear.
• During recording you cannot reselect the mode setting. Press OFF to return to PAGE2.

Image size of still images

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480 .

Image data modified with your computers or shot with other equipment

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

Superimposing a still image in a "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX

When recording images on a "Memory Stick" using MEMORY MIX The PROGRAM AE does not work.

The "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images:

• For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001 to 100-0018
• For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) 100-0019 to 100-0020

Sample images

Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are protected (p. 187).

Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" - MPEG MOVIE recording

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

Before operation

Insert a “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.

Quality mode	Maximum recordable time
SUPER FINE	45 s
FINE	1 min 10 s
STANDARD	2 min 20 s
LIGHTMODE	4 min 40 s

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2

50min SFN REC 0:00:00: 15sec [ a ] NETWORK PLAY INDEX FN [ b ]

Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" - MPEG MOVIE recording

Note

Sound is recorded in monaural.

MPEG MOVIE recorded with your camcorder:

• Is MPEG MOVIE AD
- Cannot be played back on a digital still camera or a camcorder that has no MPEG MOVIE AD function.
- Cannot be output from the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface).

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

• Digital zoom
• Super NightShot
• Colour Slow Shutter
• Wide mode
• Fader
• Picture effect
• Digital effect
  – Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)
• Title
• SteadyShot

When using an external flash (optional)

Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick.” Otherwise, the charging sound of the flash may be recorded.

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 during playback. Various settings cannot be recorded. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 57).

During recording on a "Memory Stick"

Do not eject the cassette from your camcorder. While ejecting the tape, sound is not recorded on “Memory Stick.”

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view in CAMERA mode.

Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" - MPEG MOVIE recording

Self-timer MPEG MOVIE recording

You can record pictures on the “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(2) Press FN and go to PAGE2.
(3) Press SELFTIMER.
The ⚙ (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen.
(4) Press EXIT to make PAGE2 disappear.
(5) Press START/STOP.
Self-timer starts counting down from about 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

graph TD
    A["START/STOP"] --> B["Camera"]
    B --> C["SELF TIMER"]
    C --> D["2 FN"]
    D --> E["PAGE2"]

To stop the countdown

Press START/STOP.

To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again.

To cancel the self-timer recording

Press SELFTIMER in PAGE2 screen so that the

( self-timer) indicator disappears on the LCD screen. You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.
- You turn NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING to the other position while the self-timer is counting down.
- The POWER switch is turned to the other position.

Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture

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 connector 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) Press ▶. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.
(3) Press START/STOP at the scene where you want to start recording from.

Quality mode	Maximum recordable time
SUPER FINE	45 s
FINE	1 min 10 s
STANDARD	2 min 20 s
LIGHTMODE	4 min 40 s

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2

50min 0:15:42 0:03 15sec SNR REC FN

[a]
[b]

Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture

Note

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

When the "Memory Stick" access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off, eject a “Memory Stick” or take out the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

Titles which have already been recorded on tapes

You cannot record the titles on the “Memory Stick.” The title does not appear while you are recording a moving picture with START/STOP.

Recording date/time

The date/time when it is recorded on a “Memory Stick” is recorded. Various settings are not recorded. Data codes recorded on a tape cannot be recorded on a “Memory Stick”.

Recording a moving picture from other equipment

Before operation

Set DISPLAY in ETC 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. (p. 230)
(3) Play back the recorded tape on the VCR, or turn the TV on to see the desired programme. The image of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(4) Press START/STOP at the scene where you want to start recording from.

Using the A/V connecting cable

If your TV or 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.

Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture

Using the i.LINK cable

When recording from a tape in poor recording condition, for example, a tape that is worn out from repeated dubbing, recording is interrupted, or “☐ REC ERROR” appears and recording cannot be carried out. Record distortion-free images.

Примечание

Viewing a still image - Memory photo playback

You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images including moving pictures on single screen arranged in the same order as a “Memory Stick” by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.
(2) Press PLAY or ☐ PB. The last recorded image is displayed.
(3) Press - / + to select the desired still image.
- : To see the previous image
+: To see the next image

To stop memory photo playback

Press CAM, VCR on your camcorder or MEMORY PLAY on the Remote Commander.

Note

You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:

- When playing back image data modified on your computers

- When playing back image data shot with other equipment

Playback still images recorded on the "Memory Stick"

Playback images are not output from the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface).

• 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.
• “☑ O— DIRECTORY ERROR” may appear on the LCD screen if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard. If this message appears, you can play back images but cannot record them on the “Memory Stick.”
• The file name flashes on the LCD screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable.

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 a 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.

Still image

You can select still images also with -/+ on PAGE1, PAGE2 or PAGE3.

Screen indicators during still image playback

When no images are recorded on the "Memory Stick"

When you press MEMORY PLAY on the Remote Commander, “NO FILE” appears.

Recording data

To display the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded), press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 57).

To make LCD screen indicators disappear Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL.

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

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

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.
(2) In VCR mode, press ☐ PB.
In MEMORY mode, go to step 3.
(3) Press INDEX to display the index.

A red ▶ mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode.

• To display the previous six images, press .
• To display the following six images, press . You can also use - / + on the Remote Commander.

To return to the normal playback screen (single screen)

Press the image you want to display.

Note

When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This indicates the order in which images are recorded on the "Memory Stick." These numbers are different from the data file names (p. 128).

Image data modified with your computer or shot with other equipment

These files may not be displayed on the index screen.

Viewing a moving picture - MPEG MOVIE playback

You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.
(2) Press PLAY or ☐ PB. The last recorded image is displayed.
(3) Press - / + to select the desired moving pictures.

- : To see the previous picture

+: To see the next picture

(4) Press MPEG ▶ II to start playback.
(5) Press VOL- or VOL+ to adjust the volume.

VOL- : To decrease the volume

VOL+ : To increase the volume

When the LCD panel is closed with the LCD screen facing inwards, no sound is heard from your camcorder.

Press MPEG ▶ II. To resume playback, press MPEG ▶ II again.

To change the screen size

Press SCRN SIZE. The screen size changes as follows:

Notes on the screen size

• The picture may not be displayed at the middle of the LCD 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.

Note

You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:

• When playing back image data modified on your computer
• When playing back image data shot with other equipment

MPEG MOVIE recorded with your camcorder:

• Is MPEG MOVIE AD
- Cannot be played back on a digital still camera or a camcorder that has no MPEG MOVIE AD function.
- Cannot be output from the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface).

To play back recorded images on a TV screen

• Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation.
• Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be output from the TV speakers.

Moving picture

You can select moving pictures also with -/+ on PAGE1, PAGE2 or PAGE3.

When no images are recorded on the "Memory Stick"

When you press MEMORY PLAY on the Remote Commander, “NO FILE” appears.

Screen indicators during moving picture playback

To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 57).

To make screen indicators disappear Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL.

Дата/время записи

Copying still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" to a tape

You can copy still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” and record them to a tape. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Before operation

• Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.
• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired images and stop playback.
(3) Press ☐ PB. The last recorded image is displayed.
(4) Press -/+ to select the desired image.

• : To see the previous image
  +: To see the next image

(5) Press FN and go to PAGE3.
(6) Press ☐☐☐ REC CTRL, then REC START. Copying starts.
Press REC PAUSE at the scene where you want to stop recording.
(7) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 4 to 6.

Line drawing of a digital camera with front panel and rear strap (no text or symbols)

6

graph LR
    A["100-0026"] --> B["REC CTRL"]
    B --> C["MEMORY PLAY"]
    C --> D["RET."]
    E["100-0026"] --> F["REC START"]
    F --> G["RECREPS"]
    G --> H["+"]
    I["100-0026"] --> J["REC PAUSE"]
    J --> K["+"]
    L["100-0026"] --> M["REC START"]
    M --> N["RECREPS"]
    N --> O["+"]
    P["100-0026"] --> Q["REC PAUSE"]
    Q --> R["+"]
    S["100-0026"] --> T["REC START"]
    T --> U["RECREPS"]
    U --> V["+"]
    W["100-0026"] --> X["REC PAUSE"]
    X --> Y["+"]
    Z["100-0026"] --> AA["REC START"]
    AA --> AB["RECREPS"]
    AB --> AC["+"]
    AD["100-0026"] --> AE["REC PAUSE"]
    AE --> AF["+"]
    AG["100-0026"] --> AH["REC START"]
    AH --> AI["RECREPS"]
    AI --> AJ["+"]
    AK["100-0026"] --> AL["REC PAUSE"]
    AL --> AM["+"]
    AN["100-0026"] --> AO["REC START"]
    AO --> AP["RECREPS"]
    AP --> AQ["+"]
    AR["100-0026"] --> AS["REC PAUSE"]
    AS --> AT["+"]
    AU["100-0026"] --> AV["REC START"]
    AV --> AW["RECREPS"]
    AW --> AX["+"]
    AY["100-0026"] --> AZ["REC PAUSE"]
    AZ --> BA["+"]
    BB["100-0026"] --> BC["REC START"]
    BC --> BD["RECREPS"]
    BD --> BE["+"]
    BF["100-0026"] --> BG["REC PAUSE"]
    BG --> BH["+"]
    BI["100-0026"] --> BJ["REC START"]
    BJ --> BK["RECREPS"]
    BK --> BL["+"]
    BM["100-0026"] --> BN["REC PAUSE"]
    BN --> BO["+"]
    BP["100-0026"] --> BQ["REC START"]
    BQ --> BR["RECREPS"]
    BR --> BS["+"]
    BT["100-0026"] --> BU["REC PAUSE"]
    BU --> BV["+"]
    BW["100-0026"] --> BX["REC START"]
    BX --> BY["RECREPS"]
    BY --> BZ["+"]
    CA["100-0026"] --> CB["REC PAUSE"]
    CB --> CC["+"]
    CD["100-0026"] --> CE["REC START"]
    CE --> CF["RECREPS"]
    CF --> BG
    DG["100-0026"] --> DH["REC PAUSE"]
    DH --> DI["+"]
    DJ["100-0026"] --> DE["REC START"]
    DE --> DF["RECREPS"]
    DF --> DG

3

5

To stop copying in the middle

Press ■ on the LCD screen or STOP on the Remote Commander.

To return to FN

Press RET. after step 6, then press EXIT.

Copying still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" to a tape

To start copying using the Remote Commander

After step 4, press both ● REC and the right button simultaneously to start copying.

graph TD
    A["REC"] --> B["Mobile Phone"]

Notes

• You cannot copy MPEG MOVIE files to the tape when “☐ NOT REC” is displayed.
• You cannot copy the index screen to the tape.

During copying

You cannot operate the following functions:

• MEMORY PLAY
• MEMORY INDEX
• MEMORY DELETE
• MEMORY +/-
• MEMORY MIX

Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to copy modified images with your camcorder.

Примечания

Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" – Memory PB ZOOM

You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can select and view a desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to a “Memory Stick.”

Before operation

Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) In the memory playback mode, press FN and go to PAGE2.
(2) Press PB ZOOM. PB ZOOM screen appears.
(3) Press the area that you want to enlarge in the frame on the PB ZOOM screen.
The area you pressed moves to the centre of the LCD screen, and the playback image is enlarged at twice the size. If you press the other area, the area moves to the centre of the LCD screen.
(4) Adjust the zoom ratio by the zoom lever. You can select the image from 1.1 times up to five times its size.
“W” side: Decrease the zoom ratio.
“T” side: Increase the zoom ratio.

Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM

Images in the Memory PB ZOOM mode Images are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface).

In the Memory PB ZOOM mode If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL, the frame on the Memory PB ZOOM screen disappears. You cannot move the part you pressed to the centre of the LCD screen.

Edge of an enlarged image The edge of an enlarged image cannot be displayed in the centre of the LCD screen.

Moving pictures recorded on the "Memory Stick" The PB ZOOM function does not work.

To record an image processed by PB ZOOM on the "Memory Stick" Press PHOTO to record the image processed by PB ZOOM. (Images are recorded at 640 × 480 size.)

When FOCUS is set to ZOOM You can change the zoom ratio using the zoom ring.

Playing back images continuously - SLIDE SHOW

Your camcorder can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is especially useful when checking recorded images or during a presentation.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU, then select SLIDE SHOW in in the menu settings (p. 232). And press EXEC.
(4) Press START. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.

To stop the slide show

Press END.

To pause during a slide show

Press PAUSE.

To return to FN

Press END, then press EXIT.

To start the slide show from a particular image

Select the desired image using -/+ buttons before step 4.

Playing back images continuously - SLIDE SHOW

To view the recorded images on TV

Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder (p. 61) before operation.

If you change the "Memory Stick" during operation

The slide show does not operate. If you change the “Memory Stick,” be sure to follow the steps again from the beginning.

When there are no images on the "Memory Stick"

“NO FILE” appears.

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

Before operation

Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.
(2) In VCR mode, press ☐ PB. In MEMORY mode, go to step 3.
(3) Press INDEX to display the index.
(4) Press ⬆→ MARK. The screen to protect the image appears.
(5) Press the image you want to protect. The “○—” appears above the protected image.

To cancel image protection

Press the image you want to cancel image protection in step 5 again. The “○—” disappears.

Note

Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick,” including the protected image data. Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.

If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK

You cannot carry out image protection.

Deleting images - DELETE

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

Deleting selected images

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.
(2) Press PLAY or ☐ PB, then press -/+ to select the image you want to delete.
(3) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(4) Press DELETE. "DELETE?" appears on the LCD screen.
(5) Press OK. The selected image is deleted.

Press EXIT after step 5.

To cancel deleting an image

Press CANCEL in step 5.

Notes

• To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection.
• Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images to delete carefully before deleting them.

If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK

You cannot delete images.

Deleting selected images on the index screen

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.
(2) In VCR mode, press ☐ PB. In MEMORY mode, go to step 3.
(3) Press INDEX to display the index.
(4) Press DEL, then press the image you want to delete. The number of the selected image is highlighted.
(5) If there is other image you want to delete, press the image.
(6) After selecting the image to be deleted, press EXEC. "DELETE?" appears on the LCD screen.
(7) Press OK. The selected images are deleted.

Press EXIT after step 7.

To cancel deleting an image

Press CANCEL in step 7.

Deleting all the images

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

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU, then select DELETE ALL in ☐ in the menu settings (p. 232). And press EXEC.
(4) Press ↑/↓ to select OK, then press EXEC. "OK" changes to "EXECUTE".
(5) Press EXEC. DELETING appears on the LCD screen. When all the unprotected images are deleted, COMPLETE is displayed.

To cancel deleting all the images

Press / to select RETURN in step 5, then press EXEC.

While "DELETING" appears

Do not turn the POWER switch to the other position or press any buttons.

You can specify the recorded still image to print out by putting marks. This function is useful for printing out still images later.

Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.
(2) In VCR mode, press ☐ PB.
In MEMORY mode, go to step 3.
(3) Press INDEX to display the index.
(4) Press 📋️ MARK. The screen to write a print mark appears.
(5) Press the image you want to write a print mark. The 📄 appears on the selected image.

To cancel writing print marks

Press the image you want to cancel the print mark in step 5 again. The 📋 disappears.

If the write-protect tab 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.

Запись знака печати

Viewing images on your computer - Introduction

There are the following ways of connecting your camcorder to a computer in order to view images saved on a “Memory Stick” or recorded on a tape on your computer.

To view images on a computer which has a Memory Stick slot, first remove the “Memory Stick” from your camcorder and then insert it into the computer’s Memory Stick slot.

\*When connecting to a computer without a USB jack

Use an optional floppy disk adaptor for Memory Sticks or a PC card adaptor for Memory Sticks. When purchasing an accessory, check its catalog beforehand for the recommended operating environment.

When connecting to a computer, complete installation of the i.LINK driver, the USB driver or the application softwares before connecting your camcorder to the computer. If you connect your camcorder to your computer first, you will not be able to install the i.LINK driver or the USB driver correctly.

For details about your computer's connectors and editing software, contact the computer manufacturer.

Notes on using your computer

"Memory Stick"

• “Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick” formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “Memory Stick” in your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was connected.
• Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played back on your camcorder.

Software

• Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file.
• When you load an image modified using retouching software from your computer to your camcorder or when you directly modify the image on your camcorder, the image format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open the file.

Communications with your computer

Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the i.LINK cable (For Windows users)

You can view or edit the images recorded on a tape using your computer. You can also 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) and i.LINK cable (optional) is required.

Before installing the i.LINK driver and the application software into your computer, be sure not to connect your camcorder to the computer.

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. For details on installing and on an i.LINK connection, refer to the operating instructions supplied with MovieShaker Ver.3.1 for MICROMV.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the i.LINK cable (For Windows users)

Recommended computer environment

Recommended Windows environment

OS:	Microsoft Windows Me,Windows 2000 Professional,Windows XP Home Edition,Windows XP Professional.Standard installation is required.Operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS.
CPU:	Pentium III 600 MHz or faster (Required)(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 colour or higher
Hard disk:	100 MB hard disk space (for installation), ATA66 or higher speed (required for capturing an image)

The i.LINK terminal (IEEE1394) shall be equipped.

Note

Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users)

Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting your camcorder to your computer. If you connect your camcorder to your computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly.

When connecting to a computer via the USB jack

You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect your camcorder to the computer's USB connector. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for viewing images.

If you connect your camcorder and your computer using the USB cable, you can view pictures live from your camcorder and pictures recorded on a tape on your computer (USB Streaming function).

Furthermore, if you download pictures from your camcorder to your computer, you can process or edit them in image processing software and append them to e-mail.

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

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users)

Recommended computer usage environment when connecting via USB cable and viewing tape images on your computer

OS:

Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required.

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

You cannot hear sound if your computer is running Windows 98, but you can read still images.

CPU:

Pentium III 500 MHz or faster (800 MHz or faster recommended)

Application:

DirectX 8.0a or later

Sound system:

16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers

Memory:

64 MB or more

Hard disk:

Available memory required for installation: at least 200MB

Available hard disc memory recommended: at least 1GB (depending on the size of the image files edited)

Display:

4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 × 600 dot High colour (16 bit colour, 65 000 colours), Direct Draw display driver capability (At 800 × 600 dot or less, 256 colours and less, this product will not operate correctly.)

Others:

This product is based on DirectX technology, so it is necessary to install DirectX.

The USB connector must be provided as standard.

You cannot use this function in the Macintosh environment.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users)

Recommended computer usage environment when connecting via USB cable and viewing the "Memory Stick" images on your computer

Recommended Windows environment OS:

Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE,

Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional

Standard installation is required.

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

CPU:

MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster

The USB connector must be provided as standard.

Windows Media Player must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed for the Windows environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub.
• Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously.
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
• Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Pentium is trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users)

Installing the USB driver

Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to your computer. Connect the USB cable according to "Making the computer recognise your camcorder".

If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, log in with permission of administrators. If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer administrators.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software starts up and the title screen appears.
(3) Move the cursor to “USB Driver” and click. This starts USB driver installation.

(4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.
(5) Remove the CD-ROM and then restart the computer, in accordance with the instructions on the screen.

Note

If you connect the USB cable before USB driver installation is complete, the USB driver will not be properly registered. Carry out installation again in accordance with the steps on page 206.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users)

Installing Image Transfer

This function enables image data recorded on a "Memory Stick" to be automatically transferred (copied) to your computer.

If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, log in with permission of administrators.

If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer administrators.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software starts up and the title screen appears.
(3) Move the cursor to "Image Transfer" and click. This starts Image Transfer installation.

PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony www.imagemixer.com Menu • USB Driver • Image Transfer • PIXELA ImageMixer • Product Registration PIXELA

(4) Follow the on-screen messages to install Image Transfer.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users)

Installing PIXELA ImageMixer

Make sure USB driver installation is complete.

You need to install PIXELA ImageMixer to view images on your computer. Install it from the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.

To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorised as Power Users or administrators. For Windows XP, you must be authorised as administrators.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software starts up and the title screen appears. If the title screen does not appear, double-click “My Computer” and then “ImageMixer” (CD-ROM Drive). The application software screen appears after a while.
(3) Move the cursor to "PIXELA ImageMixer" and click. The Install Wizard programme starts up and the "Select Settings Language" screen appears.
(4) Select the language for installation.
(5) Follow the on-screen messages. The installation screen disappears when installation is complete.
(6) If DirectX 8.0a or later is not installed on your computer, continue installation after installing ImageMixer.
Follow the on-screen messages to install DirectX 8.0a. After installation is complete, restart your computer.

Note

The title screen is not displayed if the screen size of your computer is set to less than 800 × 600 dots and 256 colours or less. See page 197 about the recommended computer environment.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users)

Making the computer recognise your camcorder

Viewing images recorded on a tape

(1) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder. Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Select USB STREAM in ☐ to ON in the menu settings (p. 234).
(3) With the CD-ROM inserted, connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable.
Your computer recognises your camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.

(4) Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognises that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts three times because three different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.

For Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP users:

(5) After the “Files Needed” screen appears. Open “Browse...” → “My Computer” → “ImageMixer” → “Sonyhcb.sys”, and click “OK.”

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users)

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick"

(1) Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(2) Connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(3) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable.
USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your computer recognises your camcorder, and the Add Hardware Wizard starts.

(4) Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognises that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts two times because two different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.

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.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users)

If you cannot install 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. Perform the following procedure to correctly install the USB driver.

Viewing images recorded on a tape

Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver

① Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
② Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to VCR.
③ Connect the USB connector on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.
④ Open your computer's "Device Manager".

Windows XP:

Select “Start” → “Control Panel” → “System” → “Hardware”, and click the “Device Manager” button.

If there is no “System” inside “Pick a category” after clicking “Control Panel”, click “Switch to classic view” instead.

Windows 2000 Professional:

Select “My Computer” → “Control Panel” → “System” → “Hardware” tab, and click the “Device Manager” button.

Windows 98SE/Windows Me:

Select “My Computer” → “Control Panel” → “System”, and click “Device Manager”.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users)

⑤ Select and delete the underlined devices below.

System Properties General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection Computer CDROM Disk drives Hard disk controllers Keyboard Mouse Network adapters Other devices Composite USB Device Sound, video and game controllers USB Audio Device System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller USB Composite Device USB Root Hub Properties Refresh Remove Print... Close Cancel

Windows 98SE

System Properties General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection Computer Disk drives Floppy disk controllers Hard disk controllers Keyboard Mouse Other devices USB Device Sound, video and game controllers ESS Solo1 PCI AudioDrive (WDM) USB Audio Device System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller USB Composite Device USB Root Hub Properties Refresh Remove Print... Close Cancel

Windows Me

Device Manager Action View US-K1EMLJASQIHZ Computer Disk drives Display adapters DVD/CD-ROM drives Floppy disk controllers Floppy disk drives IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Modems Monitors Other devices Composite USB Device Ports (COM & LPT) Sound, video and game controllers Audio Codecs Crystal SoundFusion(tm) Crystal SoundFusion(tm) Blaster Interface Crystal SoundFusion(tm) Game Port Crystal SoundFusion(tm) SPuD3 Interface Crystal SoundFusion(tm) WDM Interface Legacy Audio Drivers Legacy Video Capture Devices Media Control Devices USB Audio Device Video Codecs System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller USB Composite Device USB Root Hub

Windows 2000 Professional

Device Manager File Action View Help JAPAN-2H1NL2SID + Computer + Disk drives + Display adapters + DVD/CD-ROM drives + Floppy disk controllers + Floppy disk drives + IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers + Keyboards + Mice and other pointing devices + Other devices USB Device + Ports (COM & LPT) + Processors Sound, video and game controllers Audio Codecs Intel(r) 82801BA/BAM AC'97 Audio Controller Legacy Audio Drivers Legacy Video Capture Devices Media Control Devices MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device Standard Game Port USB Audio Device Video Codecs System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Intel(r) 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller - 2444 USB Composite Device USB Root Hub

Windows XP

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users)

⑥ Turn the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable.
⑦ Restart your computer.

Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM

Perform the entire procedure described in "Installing the USB driver" on page 201.

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick"

Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver

① Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
② Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
③ Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
④ Connect the USB connector on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.
⑤ Open your computer's "Device Manager".

Windows 2000 Professional:

Select "My Computer" → "Control Panel" → "System" → "Hardware", and click the "Device Manager" button.

Other OS:

Select “My Computer” → “Control Panel” → “System”, and click “Device Manager”.

⑥ Select "Other devices".
Select the device prefixed with the “?” mark and delete.
Ex: (?)Sony Handycam

⑦ Turn the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable.

⑧ Restart your computer.

Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM

Perform the entire procedure described in "Installing the USB driver" on page 201.

Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer - USB Streaming (For Windows users)

Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony"

You need to install the USB driver and PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape on your computer (p. 201, 203).

Viewing images recorded on a tape

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
(2) Connect the AC power adaptor, and insert a cassette into your camcorder.
(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. Select USB STREAM in ☐ to ON in the menu settings (p. 234).
(4) Select “Start” → “Programs” → “PIXELA” → “ImageMixer” → “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”. The “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” startup screen appears on your computer. The title screen appears.

(5) Click 📋 on the screen.

Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer - USB Streaming (For Windows users)

(7) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable.

(8) Press ▶ II on the LCD screen to start playback. The picture from the tape appears on preview window on your computer.

Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer - USB Streaming (For Windows users)

Viewing pictures live from your camcorder

(1) Follow the steps 1, 2 on page 209.
(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Select USB STREAM in ☐ to ON in the menu settings (p. 234).
(3) Follow the steps 4 to 7 on pages 209, 210. The picture from your camcorder appears on the preview window on your computer.

Capturing still images

(2) Looking at the preview window, move the cursor to 📋 and click it at the point you want to capture.

The still image on the screen is captured. Captured images are displayed in the thumbnail list window.

(1) Click
(2) Looking at the preview window, click ● at the first scene of the movie you want to capture. ● changes to ■.
(3) Looking at the preview window, click ■ at the last scene you want to capture. The moving picture is captured. The captured images appear in the thumbnail list window.

Notes

• When you view images on your computer with the USB connection, the following may occur. This is not a malfunction.
• The image shakes up and down.
• Some images are not displayed correctly due to noise, etc.
  – Images of different colour systems to that of your camcorder are not displayed correctly.
• When your camcorder is in the standby mode with a cassette inserted, it turns off automatically after five minutes.
• We recommend setting DEMO MODE to OFF in the menu settings when your camcorder is in the standby mode, and no cassette is inserted.
• Indicators in your camcorder LCD screen do not appear on images that are captured into your computer.
• If you capture a fast moving picture, the preview window may not move smoothly. You can make the picture move more smoothly by shifting the slider on the bottom of the preview window to the left, although this reduces the picture quality.

Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer - USB Streaming (For Windows users)

If image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection

The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Reinstall the USB driver following the procedure on page 206.

If any trouble occurs

Close all running applications, then restart your computer.

Carry out the following operations after quitting the application:

• Disconnect the USB cable.
• Change the POWER switch to the other position or set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF on your camcorder.

When operating the following functions, they do not function for the image to be output, or the image cannot be output

• Super NightShot
• Colour Slow Shutter
• Digital effect
• PB ZOOM
• MEMORY MIX

Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer - USB Streaming (For Windows users)

Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony"

A “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” on-line help site is available where you can find the detailed operating method of “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”.

(1) Click ⑦ located in the upper-right corner of the screen.

The ImageMixer's Manual screen appears.

(2) You can find the information you need from the list of contents.

To close on-line help

Click at the top right of the screen.

If you have any questions about "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony"

“ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” is a trademark of PIXELA corporation. For more information, refer to the operating instructions of the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.

Note on using your computer

Communications with your computer

Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer (For Windows users)

The image data recorded on a “Memory Stick” is automatically transferred (copied) to your computer with Image Transfer. You can view images with PIXELA ImageMixer.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
(2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to you camcorder.
(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(4) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable.
(5) Image Transfer automatically starts up and the transfer of image data begins.

Image Transfer Copy automatically 5 Start Settings Cancel Image Transfer Now Copying 3/3 Copy from F: Copy to C:\M_02_04_01_01 Cancel

(6) ImageMixer automatically starts up, enabling you to view the copied image.

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer (For Windows users)

Viewing images without Image Transfer

Before operation

An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
(2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder.
(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(4) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable.
USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.

(5) Open “My Computer” on Windows and double-click the newly recognised drive (Example: “Removable Disk (E):”). The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer (For Windows users)

(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.”

* Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick,” the image and sound may break off.

Image file storage destinations and image files

Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode.

The meanings of the file names are as follows. □□□□ stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.

For Windows Me users (The drive recognising your camcorder is [E:].)

Desktop My Documents My Computer 3½ Floppy (A:) Local Disk (C:) Compact Disc (D:) Removable Disk (E:) DCIM 100MSDCF

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer (For Windows users)

Disconnect the USB cable and remove the "Memory Stick" or set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF

- For Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows XP users

(1) Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the Task Tray and click to cancel the applicable drive.
(2) After the “Safe to remove” message appears, disconnect the USB cable and remove the “Memory Stick” or set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users)

When connecting to a computer via the USB jack

You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect your camcorder to the computer's USB connector. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for viewing images.

Recommended Macintosh environment

Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1) standard installation is required. However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used for the following models.

• iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive
• iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation

The USB connector must be provided as standard.

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

Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed for the Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub.
• Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously.
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
  • Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users)

Installing the USB driver

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

For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users

(1) Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.
(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software screen appears.

(3) Click the “USB Driver” to open the folder containing the six files related to “Driver.”

Driver Sony Camcorder USB Driver Sony USB Shim Sony Peripheral USB Driver Sony Camcorder USB Shim Sony USB Driver Sony Peripheral USB Shim

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users)

(4) Select the following two files, and drag and drop them into the System Folder.
- Sony Camcorder USB Driver
• Sony Camcorder USB Shim
(5) When the message appears, click “OK.” The USB driver is installed on your computer.
(6) Remove the CD-ROM from the computer.
(7) Restart your computer.

For Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1) The USB driver need not be installed. Your camcorder is automatically recognised as a drive just by connecting your Mac using the USB cable.

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer (For Macintosh users)

Viewing images

Before operation

You need to install the USB driver to view the "Memory Stick" images on your computer (p. 201).

QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load.
(2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder.
(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(4) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable.
USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
(5) Double-click the “Memory Stick” icon on the desktop.
The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.
(6) Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer (For Macintosh users)

Disconnect the USB cable and remove the "Memory Stick" or set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF

(1) Close all running applications. Make sure that the “Memory Stick” access lamp of your camcorder is not lit.
(2) Drag the “Memory Stick” icon into the “Trash”. Alternatively, select the “Memory Stick” icon by clicking on it, and then select “Eject disk” from the “Special” menu at the top left of the screen.
(3) Disconnect the USB cable and remove the "Memory Stick" or set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.

For Mac OS X (v10.0) users

Shut down your computer, then disconnect the USB cable and remove the “Memory Stick” or set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.

Accessing the network

- DCR-IP220E only

You can access the Internet using a Bluetooth equipped device that is complied to your camcorder. Once the access is made, you can view a Web page, send/receive your e-mail, etc. This section describes only how to open the Network Menu.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK.
(2) Press NETWORK. Network Menu appears.

For the details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder.

• 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, “TM” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

About ✉ (Bluetooth) lamp

The blue lamp lights up when your camcorder is exchanging data with a device which has Bluetooth function.

Notes

• Make sure that your camcorder is in the standby mode with the POWER switch set to MEMORY/NETWORK.
• Do not remove the power source while operating the network functions or your NETWORK mode settings may be erased. Also, close NETWORK mode before you turn the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF or change the mode.

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How to hold your camcorder when operating in NETWORK mode

When operating the network functions, put your camcorder in a stable place and adjust the LCD panel to the best viewing angle.

The operation buttons needed in NETWORK mode are displayed on the LCD screen. Press the buttons with the supplied stylus.

Line drawing of hands using a digital camera to adjust a screen (no text or symbols present)

After using the stylus

Put it back in the holder on the grip belt. Insert it until it clicks as shown below.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical device with a lever and cable (no text or symbols)

Note

While operating the network functions

• Press the buttons lightly with your finger or the supplied stylus supporting the back of the LCD panel.
• Do not cover the part shown in the illustration or radio waves may be blocked.

Примечание

Line drawing of a DSLR camera with a magnified inset showing the lens (no text or symbols)

Changing the menu settings

To change the mode settings in the menu settings, press / to select the menu items. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and the mode.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP220E only), MEMORY (DCR-IP210E only) or VCR.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Press ↓/↑ to select a desired icon, then press EXEC.
(5) Press ↓/↑ to select a desired item, then press EXEC.
(6) Press ↓/↑ to select a desired setting, then press EXEC.
(7) Repeat steps from 4 to 6 if you want to change other items. Press RET. to return to step 4.

For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 228).

Changing the menu settings

Menu items are displayed as the following icons:

M MANUAL SET
CAMERA SET
VCR SET
LCD/VF SET
MEMORY SET
CM SET
TAPE SET
SETUP MENU
ETC OTHERS

M MANUAL SET
CAMERA SET
VCR SET
LCD/VF SET
MEMORY SET
CM SET
TAPE SET
SETUP MENU
ETC OTHERS

English

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

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

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

Icon/item	Mode	Meaning	POWER switch
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE	——	To suit your specific shooting requirement (p. 81)	CAMERA MEMORY
P EFFECT	——	To add special effects like those in films or on the TV to images (p. 76, 91)	CAMERA VCR
RED EYE R	● OFF	Red-eye reduction does not function.	CAMERA MEMORY
	ON	Preliminary flash before recording prevents red-eye.
FLASH LVL	HIGH	To make the flash level higher than normal.	CAMERA MEMORY
	● NORMAL	To use the normal setting.
	LOW	To make the flash level lower than normal.
WHT BAL	——	To adjust the white balance (p. 69)	CAMERA MEMORY
SHARPNESS	——	To adjust the sharpness of the image outline with ↑/↓.	CAMERA MEMORY
		soften image ▲ sharpen image
AUTO SHTR	● ON	To automatically activate the electronic shutter when shooting in bright conditions	CAMERA
	OFF	To not automatically activate the electronic shutter even when shooting in bright conditions

FLASH LVL

You cannot adjust FLASH LVL if the external flash (optional) is not compatible with the flash level.

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item	Mode	Meaning	POWER switch
C CAMERA SET
D ZOOM	● OFF	To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom is carried out.	CAMERA
	20×	To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to 20× zoom is performed digitally (p. 43).
	120×	To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to 120× zoom is performed digitally (p. 43).
EXPANDED F	● OFF	Not to activate the expanded focus	MEMORY
	ON	While focusing manually, the centre of the screen is displayed at twice the size.
16:9WIDE	● OFF	Not to record a 16:9 wide picture	CAMERA
	ON	To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 71)
STEADYSHOT	● ON	To compensate for camera-shake	CAMERA
	OFF	To cancel the SteadyShot. Natural pictures are produced when shooting a stationary subject with a tripod.
HOLOGRAM F	● AUTO	The HOLOGRAM AF emits when focusing on subjects is difficult in dark places (p. 151).	MEMORY
	OFF	The HOLOGRAM AF does not emit.
N.S. LIGHT	● ON	To use the NightShot Light function (p. 50)	CAMERA
	OFF	To cancel the NightShot Light function	MEMORY

Notes on the SteadyShot

• The SteadyShot may not correct excessive camera-shake. Even if STEADYSHOT is set to ON.
• Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot.

If you cancel the SteadyShot

The SteadyShot off indicator "OFF" appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake.

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Changing the menu settings

Icon/item	Mode	Meaning	POWER switch
VCR SET
NTSC PB	● ON PAL TV	To play back a tape recorded in the NTSC colour system on a PAL system TV	VCR
	NTSC 4.43	To play back a tape recorder in the NTSC colour system on a TV with the NTSC 4.43 mode
VIDEOINPUT	● 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
LCD/VF SET
LCD B.L.	● BRT NORMAL	To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal	CAMERA MEMORY VCR
	BRIGHT	To brighten the LCD screen
LCD COLOUR	——	To adjust the colour on the LCD screen with -/+low intensityhigh intensity	CAMERA MEMORY VCR
VF B.L.	● BRT NORMAL	To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to normal	CAMERA MEMORY VCR
	BRIGHT	To brighten the viewfinder screen

NTSC PB

When you play back a tape on a Multi System TV, select the best mode while viewing the picture on the TV.

LCD B.L. and VF B.L.

• When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording.
• When you use power supplies other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected.

Even if you adjust LCD B.L., LCD COLOUR and/or VF B.L.

The recorded picture will not be affected.

Icon/item	Mode	Meaning	POWER switch
MEMORY SET
STILL SET
BURST	● OFF	Not to record continuously	MEMORY
	NORMAL	To record from four to 25 images continuously (p. 146)
	HIGH SPEED	To record up to 32 images continuously fast
	EXP BRKTG	To record three images continuously with different exposure
	MULTI SCRN	To record nine images continuously
QUALITY	● SUPER FINE	To record still images in the finest image quality mode (p. 135)	MEMORY VCR
	FINE	To record still images in the fine image quality mode
	STANDARD	To record still images in the standard image quality mode
IMAGESIZE	● 1600 × 1200	To record still images at 1600 × 1200 size (p. 141)	MEMORY
	640 × 480	To record still images at 640 × 480 size
MOVIE SET
MOVIEMODE	● SUPER FINE	To record moving pictures with super fine image quality (p. 138)	MEMORY VCR
	FINE	To record moving pictures with fine image quality
	STANDARD	To record moving pictures with standard image quality
	LIGHTMODE	To record moving pictures to be used as an e-mail attachment
REMAIN	● AUTO	To display the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick” in the following cases:For five seconds after inserting a “Memory Stick” into your camcorderWhen the capacity of the “Memory Stick” is less than one minute after the POWER switch is set to MEMORYFor five seconds after completing recording	MEMORY VCR
	ON	To always display the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick”

If you select QUALITY
The number of images you can shoot in the currently selected image quality appears on the LCD screen.

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Changing the menu settings

Icon/item	Mode	Meaning	POWER switch
MEMORY SET
SLIDE SHOW	——	To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 185)	MEMORY
FILE NO.	● SERIES	To assign numbers to file in sequence even if the “Memory Stick” is changed	MEMORY VCR
	RESET	To reset the file numbering each time the “Memory Stick” is changed
DELETE ALL	——	To delete all the unprotected images (p. 191)	MEMORY
FORMAT	● RETURN	To cancel formatting	MEMORY
	OK	To format an inserted “Memory Stick” Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick”1. Press ↓/↑ to select FORMAT then press EXEC.2. Press ↓/↑ to select OK, then press EXEC.3. After “EXECUTE” appears, press EXEC.“FORMATTING” flashes during formatting.“COMPLETE” appears when formatting is finished.

Notes on formatting

• The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder has been formatted at factory. Formatting with your camcorder is not required.

• Do not do any of the following while FORMATTING is displayed:

• Turn the POWER switch to the other position

• Operate buttons

• Eject the "Memory Stick"

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

• Format the “Memory Stick” with your camcorder if “FORMAT ERROR” appears.
• The original sample images recorded on the supplied "Memory Stick" will be erased.
• Formatting erases protected image data on the “Memory Stick.”

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item	Mode	Meaning	POWER switch
CM SET
TITLEERASE	— —	To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 119)	CAMERA VCR
TITLE DSPL	● ON	To display the title you have superimposed	VCR
	OFF	Not to display the title
TAPE TITLE	— —	To label a cassette (p. 125)	CAMERA VCR
ERASE ALL	— —	To erase all the data in cassette memory (p. 127)	CAMERA VCR
INFODSPL	● ON	To display the cassette information of the tapeThis is displayed for five seconds in the following cases (p. 124):When inserting a cassette in CAMERA modeWhen setting the POWER switch to VCR	CAMERA VCR
	OFF	To not display the cassette information of the tape.
TAPE SET
REMAIN	● AUTO	To display the remaining tape bar:For about eight seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tapeFor about eight seconds after the playback button ▶ is pressed in VCR modeFor about eight seconds after DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL is pressed to display the screen indicators	CAMERA VCR
	ON	To always display the remaining tape indicator.

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Icon/item	Mode	Meaning	POWER switch
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET	— —	To set the date or time (p. 31).	CAMERA MEMORY
USB STREAM	● OFF	To deactivate the USB Streaming function.	CAMERA VCR
	ON	To activate the USB Streaming function (p. 209).
LANGUAGE	● ENGLISH	To display the following information indicators in English: min, STBY, REC, CAPTURE, VOL, END SCH and START	CAMERA MEMORY VCR
	FRANÇAIS^1)	To display the information indicators in French
	ESPAÑOL^1)	To display the information indicators in Spanish
	PORTUGUÊS^1)	To display the information indicators in Portuguese
	DEUTSCH^1)	To display the information indicators in German
	ITALIANO^1)	To display the information indicators in Italian
	EΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ^1)	To display the information indicators in Greek
	中文[COMP] ^2)	To display the information indicators in Chinese (traditional)
	中文[SIMP] ^2)	To display the information indicators in Chinese (simplified)
DEMO MODE	● ON	To make the demonstration appear	CAMERA
	OFF	To cancel the demonstration mode

^1) European models only
^2) Except for European models

Notes on DEMO MODE

• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette or the “Memory Stick” is inserted in your camcorder.
• When using the NightShot, the "NIGHTSHOT" indicator appears on the LCD screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.
• If you press the touch panel during the demonstration, the demonstration stops for a while, then it starts again after about 10 minutes.
• DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the default setting and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted. To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF. To set to STBY (Standby) again, leave DEMO MODE at ON in the menu settings, turn the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF, and return the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Icon/item	Mode	Meaning	POWER switch
ETC OTHERS
DATA CODE(On the Remote Commander)	● DATE/CAM	When you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander, the date, time and various settings are displayed during playback (p. 57).	MEMORY VCR
	DATE	The date and time are displayed during playback.
AREA SET	——	To set your area temporarily when using your camcorder in a new location (p. 33)	CAMERA MEMORY
SUMMERTIME	● OFF	To be used when your area is not in summer time	CAMERA MEMORY
	ON	To be used when your area is in summer time
BEEP	● MELODY	To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder	CAMERA MEMORY VCR
	NORMAL	To output the beep instead of the melody
	OFF	To cancel melody and the beep sound
COMMANDER	● ON	To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder	CAMERA MEMORY VCR
	OFF	To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid remote control misoperation caused by other VCR's remote control
DISPLAY	● LCD	To show the display on the LCD screen and viewfinder	CAMERA MEMORY VCR
	V-OUT/LCD	To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen and viewfinder
REC LAMP	● ON	To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder	CAMERA MEMORY
	OFF	To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of recording

Note

If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your camcorder is connected to the output jacks on the TV or VCR.

When recording a close subject

When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend you set REC LAMP to OFF.

In more than five minutes after removing the power source

The PROGRAM AE, FLASH LVL, WHT BAL and COMMANDER items return to their default settings. Other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is taken out.

Русский

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

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:□□:□□" appears on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function has activated. See page 251.

In the recording mode

Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
START/STOP does not operate.	The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.→ Set it to CAMERA (p. 38).The tape has run out.→ Rewind the tape or insert a new one (p. 34, 55).The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.→ Use a new cassette or slide the tab (p. 35).The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).→ Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatise (p. 271).
The power goes off.	When your camcorder is in the recording standby mode for more than five minutes, your camcorder automatically turns off to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear.→ Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF and then to CAMERA.The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.→ Insert a fully charged battery pack (p. 26, 27).
The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear.	The viewfinder lens is not adjusted correctly.→ Adjust the viewfinder lens (p. 41).
The SteadyShot function does not work.	STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.→ Set it to ON in the menu settings (p. 229).
The autofocusing function does not work.	The setting is the manual focus mode.→ Set FOCUS to AUTO (p. 88).Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.→ Adjust to focus manually (p. 88).
The picture does not appear in the viewfinder.	The LCD panel is open.→ Close the LCD panel when you record using the viewfinder (p. 13).
A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background.	The contrast between the subject and background is too high. This is not a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject.	This is not a malfunction.
Some tiny white, red, blue or green spots appear on the LCD screen.	SLOW SHUTTER, Super NightShot or Colour Slow Shutter mode is activated. This is not a malfunction.

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
An unknown picture is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.	·If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration.→ Insert a cassette or press the LCD screen. The demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE (p. 234) in the menu settings.
The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colours.	·The NightShot is activated.→ Set it off (p. 49).
Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the LCD screen.	·The NightShot is activated.→ Set it off (p. 49).·The backlight function is active.→ Set it off (p. 48).
The click of the shutter does not sound.	·BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.→ Set it to MELODY or NORMAL (p. 235).
A black band appears when recording a TV screen or computer screen.	·Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings (p. 229).

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In the playback mode

Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Playback is not possible.	The tape has run out.→ Rewind the tape (p. 59).
There are horizontal lines on the picture or the playback picture is not clear or does not appear.	The video head may be dirty.→ Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 273).
No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape.	Volume is turned to minimum.→ Turn up the volume (p. 55).
The multi-picture search or date search function does not work.	The tape has a blank portion in the beginning of the tape or between record portion.
The title search function does not work.	There is no title in the tape.→ Superimpose the titles (p. 114).The tape has a blank portion in the beginning of the tape or between recorded portion.
The title is not displayed.	TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.→ Set it to ON in the menu settings (p. 233).
The playback picture freezes for about one second.	When playing back a transition of recordings, the playback picture freezes for about one second. This is not a malfunction.

In the recording and playback modes

Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The POWER switch does not turn on.	· The battery pack is not inserted, or is dead or nearly dead.→ Insert a charged battery pack (p. 26, 27).· The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall socket.→ Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket (p. 30).
The battery pack is quickly discharged.	· The temperature of the environment is too low.· The battery pack is not fully charged.→ Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 27).· The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.→ Replace with a new battery pack (p. 26).
The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time.	· You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time.· The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.→ Replace with a new battery pack (p. 26).· The battery is exhausted.→ Use a charged battery pack (p. 26, 27).· A deviation has occurred in the remaining time.→ Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct (p. 27).
The power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.	· A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.→ Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct (p. 27).
The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.	· The power source is disconnected.→ Connect it firmly (p. 30).· The battery is exhausted.→ Use a charged battery pack (p. 26, 27).
The □ and ▲ indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work.	· Moisture condensation has occurred.→ Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatise (p. 271).
Remaining tape indicator is not displayed.	· The ▶REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.→ Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 233).

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When operating using the "Memory Stick"

Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The “Memory Stick” does not function.	The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY.→ Set it to MEMORY (p. 144).The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.→ Insert a “Memory Stick” (p. 131).
Recording does not function.	The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full capacity.→ Delete unnecessary images and record again (p. 189).The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.→ Format the “Memory Stick” using your camcorder or use another “Memory Stick” (p. 232).The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.→ Release the lock (p. 129).
The image cannot be deleted.	The image is protected.→ Cancel image protection (p. 187).The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.→ Release the lock (p. 129).
You cannot format the “Memory Stick.”	The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.→ Release the lock (p. 129).
Deleting all the images cannot be carried out.	The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.→ Release the lock (p. 129).
You cannot protect the image.	The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.→ Release the lock (p. 129).The INDEX screen is not displayed.→ Press INDEX to display the index screen then protect the image (p. 187).
You cannot write a print mark on the still image.	The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.→ Release the lock (p. 129).The INDEX screen is not displayed.→ The print marks cannot be written to the single screen (p. 192).You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture.→ Print marks cannot be written to moving picture (p. 193).
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.
You cannot play back image data.	Your camcorder cannot play back some images processed with your computer (The file name flashes on the LCD screen).Your camcorder may not be able to play back the image recorded using other camcorder.

Others

Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
A title is not recorded.	20 titles have been recorded.→ Erase unnecessary title (p. 119).The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure.→ Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible (p. 35).The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.→ Superimpose the title to the recorded position (p. 117).
A cassette label is not recorded.	The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.→ Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible (p. 35).
The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work.	COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.→ Set it to ON (p. 235).Something is blocking the infrared rays.→ Remove the obstacle.The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + - polarities incorrectly matching the + - marks.→ Insert the batteries with the correct polarity (p. 291).The batteries are dead.→ Insert new ones (p. 291).
The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear even when your camcorder is connected to the outputs on the TV or VCR.	DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings.→ Set it to LCD (p. 235).VIDEOINPUT is not set correctly in the menu settings.→ Set it to the appropriate setting (p. 230).
Dubbing cannot be made when using the A/V connecting cable.	VIDEOINPUT is not set correctly in the menu settings.→ Set it to the appropriate setting.
The melody or beep sounds for five seconds.	Moisture condensation has occurred.→ Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatise (p. 271).Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.→ Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder.
No function works though the power is on.	Disconnect the AC power adaptor from a wall socket or take out the battery, then reconnect it in about one minute. Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, press RESET using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press RESET, all the settings (DCR-IP220E: except the NETWORK mode settings) including the date and time return to the default) (p. 285).

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Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
While charging the battery pack inserted in your camcorder, the battery CHG lamp does not light up.	Charging is completed.The battery pack is not properly inserted. Insert it properly (p. 26).
You cannot charge the battery pack inserted in your camcorder.	The POWER switch is not set to (CHG) OFF. Set it to (CHG) OFF.
While charging the battery pack inserted in your camcorder, the battery CHG lamp flashes.	The battery pack is not properly inserted. Insert it properly (p. 26).Something is wrong with the battery pack. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility.
When you set the POWER switch to VCR or (CHG) OFF, if you move your camcorder, you may hear a clattering sound from inside your camcorder.	This is because some functions use a linear mechanism. This is not a malfunction.
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.	DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL is pressed. Press the LCD screen lightly. Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander (p. 57).
The buttons on the LCD screen do not work.	Adjust the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) (p. 275).
The indicators appear mirror-reversed in the viewfinder.	The mirror mode is activated. This is not a malfunction (p. 45).
The characters on the TV screen are reversed.	It occurs if you set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings when using mirror mode. This is not a malfunction.
Image data cannot be transferred to your computer by the USB connection.	The USB cable was connected before installation of the USB driver was completed. Uninstall the incorrect USB driver and reinstall the USB driver (p. 206).USB STREAM is set to OFF in the menu settings. Set it to ON (p. 234).
A cassette cannot be removed even if the cassette lid is open.	Moisture condensation has started to condense in your camcorder (p. 271).

Self-diagnosis display

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function.

This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a five-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the LCD screen. If a five-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by □□) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder.

LCD screen or Viewfinder

C:21:00

Self-diagnosis display

• C:□□:□□
You can service your camcorder yourself.
• E:□□:□□

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony facility.

Five-digit display	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
C:04:□□	You are using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.→ Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 266).
C:21:□□	Moisture condensation has occurred.Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatise (p. 271).
C:22:□□	The video heads are dirty.→ Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 272).
C:31:□□C:32:□□	A malfunction other than the above that you can service has occurred.Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. Do not perform this operation if moisture starts to condense (p. 271).→ Disconnect the mains lead of the AC power adaptor or take out the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder.
E:20:□□E:61:□□E:62:□□	A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.Contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.(example: E:61:10)

If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility.

Warning indicators and messages

If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Warning indicators

100-0001 C:21:00

100-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing:

• The file is corrupted.
  • The file is unreadable.
• You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX function on a moving picture (p. 160).

C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 251)

The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing:

• The battery is nearly dead.
Depending on operational, environmental or battery conditions the ◇ indicator may flash, even if there are approximately five to 10 minutes remaining.

Moisture condensation has occurred* Fast flashing:

- Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 271).

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:

- The micro Cassette Memory of your camcorder may be faulty.

Warning indicator as to "Memory Stick" Slow flashing:

- No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

Fast flashing:

- The image cannot be recorded on “Memory Stick.”

Warning indicator as to "Memory Stick" formatting*

Fast flashing:

• The "Memory Stick" data is corrupted (p. 128).
• “Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly (p. 232).

[?] Warning indicator as to incompatible "Memory Stick"*

Slow flashing:

- An incompatible “Memory Stick” is inserted.

Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing:

• The tape is near the end.
- No cassette is inserted.*
- The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 35).*

Fast flashing:

• The tape has run out.*

Warning indicator as to a cleaning cassette (DCR-IP220E only)

Slow flashing:

- A cleaning cassette is inserted in MEMORY/ NETWORK mode (p. 273).

▲ You need to eject the cassette*

Slow flashing:

- The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 35).

Fast flashing:

- Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 271).

• The tape has run out.

- The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 251).

The image is protected*

Slow flashing:

• The image is protected (p. 187).

↓ Warning indicator as to the flash

Slow flashing:

- During charging.

Fast flashing:

- The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 251).*

- There is something wrong with the flash.

Warning indicator as to recording of still image

Slow image:

- The still image cannot be recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 64).

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

Warning messages

CLOCK SET	Set the date and time (p. 31).
FOR “InfoLITHIUM”BATTERY ONLY	Use an “InfoLIHIUM” battery pack (p. 266).
CLEANING CASSETTE	The video heads are dirty (p. 272). (The ✕ indicator and “CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another on the LCD screen.)
COPY INHIBIT	You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal (p. 264).*
FULL	The “Memory Stick” is full (p. 147).*
FORMAT ERROR	The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK (p. 129).
NO FILE	No image is recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 176).*
NO MEMORY STICK	No “Memory Stick” is inserted.*
MEMORY STICK ERROR	The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted (p. 131).*
FORMAT ERROR	The “Memory Stick” is not recognised (p. 232).*Check the format.
DIRECTORY ERROR	There is more than two same directories (p. 175).*
PLAY ERROR	The image is distorted and cannot be played back.*
REC ERROR	Check the input signal, then record again (p. 159, 173).*
TAPE END	The tape has reached the end of the tape.*
NO TAPE	Insert a cassette.*
DELETING	You press PHOTO while deleting data in a “Memory Stick.”*
FORMATTING	You press PHOTO while formatting a “Memory Stick.”*
NOW CHARGING	Charging flash does not work correctly.*
CLEANING END	The cleaning is complete. Eject the cleaning cassette (p. 273).
CLEANING TAPE END	The cleaning tape has run out.
TITLE FULL	20 titles have been recorded (p. 116).*
INPUT ERROR	A picture in an incompatible format (such as one recorded with the DV format) is input (p. 113).*
NOT REC	You tried to copy MPEG MOVIE files recorded on a “Memory Stick” to the tape (p. 182).
CHANGE TO “CAM” or “VCR”	A cleaning cassette cannot be used in MEMORY mode (p. 273).
INCOMPATIBLEMEMORY STICK	The “Memory Stick” inserted is not compatible with your camcorder.*
READ-ONLY MEMORY STICK	A read-only “Memory Stick” is inserted.*

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

Refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder about warning messages in NETWORK mode.

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Selecting cassette types

You can use 🐎 MICROMV cassette only. You cannot use any other Ⓤ 8 mm, HiⓍ Hi8, ⌘ Digital8, VHS VHS, VHSC VHSC, SVHS S-VHS, SVHSC S-VHSC, B Betamax, DV, or ^Mini DV mini DV cassettes.

All of the MICROMV cassettes have micro Cassette Memory.

CMM micro Cassette Memory, MICROMV, and MCMICROMV are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Playing back an NTSC-recorded tape You can play back tapes recorded in the NTSC-video system on the LCD screen.

Copyright signal

When you play back

If the tape you play back on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it with other equipment connected to your camcorder.

When you record

You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen or on the TV screen if you try to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.

Notes on the MICROMV cassette

When affixing a label on the MICROMV cassette

Be sure to affix a label only on the location illustrated below [a] so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder.

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After using the MICROMV cassette

Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an upright position.

When the micro Cassette Memory function does not work

Reinsert the cassette.

About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack

What is the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack?

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.

Charging the battery pack

• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10^ to 30^ (50°F to 86°F) until the battery 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 take out the battery pack.

Effective use of the battery pack

• Battery pack performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter. We recommend that you put the battery pack in your pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder immediately before you start taking photos. This enables you to use the battery pack longer.
• Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback, fast-forward or rewind wears out the battery pack faster.
• Be certain to turn the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF when not taking shots or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in the standby mode or playback is paused.
• Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before taking the actual recording.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.

Remaining battery time indicator

• If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however, that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate shooting time.
• The mark indicating little remaining battery time sometimes flashes depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even if the remaining battery time is about five to 10 minutes.

How to store the battery pack

• If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following procedure once per year to maintain proper function.
• Fully charge the battery.
• Discharge on your electronic equipment.
• Take out the battery from the equipment and store it in a dry, cool place.
• To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the recording mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.

Battery life

• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new battery pack.
• The battery life varies depending on how it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack.

The i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant MICROMV interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment. When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this unit in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected equipment.

Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.

Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i.LINK cable. When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK (MICROMV Interface), refer to the operating instructions of the equipment to be connected.

About the name "i.LINK"

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardised by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

О стандарте i.LINK

The maximum baud rate of your camcorder is "S400".

i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined:

S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)

S200 (approx. 200Mbps)

S400 (approx. 400Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the operating instructions of each equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) 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 100Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second.

i.LINK functions on this unit

For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 107, 112.

This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) compatible equipment made by Sony (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment.

Before connecting this unit to your computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on your computer.

For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the operating instructions for the equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during MPEG2 dubbing).

i.LINK and i are trademarks.

Using your camcorder abroad

Using your camcorder abroad

Countries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted. For details, refer to the separate Network Function Operating Instructions (DCR-IP220E only).

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

Your camcorder is a PAL system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be a PAL system based TV with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack. The following shows TV colour systems used overseas.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Maintenance information and precautions

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the ▶ indicator flashes. When the ▲ indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not appear.

If moisture condensation occurred

None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one 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.

If moisture starts to condense, your camcorder sometimes cannot detect condensation. If this happens, the cassette is sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after the cassette lid is opened. This is not a malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is ejected.

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 humid place.

Maintenance information and precautions

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 one hour).

Maintenance information

Cleaning the video head

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video head. The video head may be dirty when:

– Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.
– Playback pictures do not move.
– Playback pictures do not appear.
- The ✗ indicator and “♣ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or the ✗ indicator flashes on the LCD screen during recording.

If the above problem, [a] or [b] occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony MGRCLD cleaning cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning.

[a]

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If the video heads gets dirtier, the entire screen becomes blue [b].

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, contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility.

Maintenance information and precautions

Using a cleaning cassette

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.
(2) Insert the cleaning cassette.
(3) Press OK on the LCD screen. The message "NOW CLEANING" appears.
After the cleaning is finished, the message “☐☐ ▲ CLEANING END” appears.
(4) Eject the cleaning cassette.

To cancel cleaning

Press CANCEL.

Notes

• When cleaning the video head, do not use any equipment other than the cleaning cassette.
• The cleaning cassette does not work in MEMORY/NETWORK mode.

Cleaning the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a cleaning cloth (supplied) to clean the LCD screen. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Clean the LCD screen with a cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.

Charging the built-in rechargeable battery

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 three months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Even if the built-in rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not affect your camcorder operation. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is discharged.

Charging the built-in rechargeable battery

• Connect your camcorder to a wall socket using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.
• Or insert the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.

Maintenance information and precautions

Removing dust from inside the viewfinder

(1) Open the LCD panel.
(2) Remove the screw with a screwdriver (optional).
(3) Slide the viewfinder about 1.5 mm (1/16 in.) to the left and then pull it to remove the eyecup.

(4) Remove dust from inside the eyecup and viewfinder with a commercially available blower.
(5) Reverse the above steps 2 and 3 to attach the eyecup. Then replace the screw.

Caution

Do not remove any other screws. You may remove only the screw to remove the eyecup.

Notes

• Do not drop or bend the eyecup shaft.
• Be careful when handling the eyecup.

Adjusting the LCD screen (CALIBRATION)

The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below.

(1) Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.
(2) Eject the tape from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cable from your camcorder.
(3) Close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.

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DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL

(4) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL, then keep pressing DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL for about five seconds.
(5) Follow the procedure below with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220E only).
① Touch × at the upper left corner.
② Touch × at the lower right corner.
③ Touch ✗ in the middle of the LCD screen.

If you do not press the right spot, ✗ always returns to the position at the upper left corner.

You can only carry out this operation with the LCD screen in the step 3 position.

Примечание

• Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions.
• If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch set to (CHG) OFF 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 object other than the stylus supplied (DCR-IP220E only).
• 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-IP220E only).

On handling tapes

• Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.
• Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape.
• Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To remove dust, clean the terminals with a soft cloth.

• Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three 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 your 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.

AC power adaptor

• Unplug the unit from a wall socket when you are not using the unit for a long time.
  To disconnect the mains lead, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the mains lead itself.
• Do not operate the unit with a damaged lead or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.
• Do not bend the mains lead forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the lead 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

Maintenance information and precautions

About care and storage of the lens

• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instance:
• When there are fingerprints on the lens surface
  – In hot or humid locations
• When the lens is used in environments such as the seaside
• Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.

To prevent mold from occurring, periodically perform the above.

We recommend turning on and operating your camcorder about once per month to keep your camcorder in an optimum state for a long time.

Battery pack

• Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the 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^ (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.

Maintenance information and precautions

Notes on dry batteries

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:

• Be sure to insert the batteries with the + - polarities matched to the + - marks.
• Dry batteries are not rechargeable.
• Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
• Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.
• Do not use leaking batteries.

If batteries are leaking

• Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.
• If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.
• If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor.

If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Video camera recorder

System

Video recording system

2 rotary heads

Helical scanning system

Audio recording system

MPEG1 Audio Layer2

(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

PAL colour, CCIR standards

Usable cassette

MICROMV cassette with the

III mark printed

Tape speed

Approx. 5.66 mm/s

Recording/playback time

(using cassette MGR60)

1 hour

Fastforward/rewind time (using cassette MGR60)

Approx. 1 min. and 30 seconds

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder (colour)

Image device

5.0 mm (1/3.6 type) CCD

(Charge Coupled Device)

Gross: Approx. 2 110 000 pixels

Effective (still):

Approx. 1 920 000 pixels

Effective (moving):

Approx. 1 080 000 pixels

Lens

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)

10× (Optical), 120× (Digital)

Focal length

4.5 - 45 mm (3/16 - 1 13/16 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still camera

CAMERA:

52-520 mm (2 1/8-20 1/2 in.)

MEMORY:

39 - 390 mm (1 9/16 - 15 3/8 in.)

Colour temperature

AUTO, HOLD, INDOOR

(3 200K), OUTDOOR (5 800K)

Minimum illumination

7 lx (lux) (F 1.8)

0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)*

* Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting.

Input/Output connectors

Audio/Video input/output

10-pin connector

Input/output auto switch

Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),

unbalanced, sync negative

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

(ohms), unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω

(ohms), unbalanced

Audio signal: 327 mV, (at output

impedance more than 47 kΩ

(kilohms))

Input impedance with more than 47 kΩ (kilohms)

Output impedance with less than

2.2 kΩ (kilohms)

i.LINK (MICROMV Interface)

input/output

4-pin connector S400

LANC jack

Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

USB jack

mini-B

Headphone jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

LCD screen

Picture

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

Total dot number

211 200 (960 × 220)

Wireless communication (DCR-IP220E only)

Communication system

Bluetooth specification Ver.1.1

Maximum communication speed ^1) ^2)

Approx. 723 kbps

Maximum output

Bluetooth specification Power Class2

Communication distance ^2)

Approx. 10 m (33 feet) (Open space, when using a Sony BTA-NW1/

NW1A Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function)

Compatible Bluetooth profiles ^3)

Generic Access Profile

Dial-up Networking Profile

Usable frequency band

2.4 GHz band

(2.400 - 2.483 5 GHz)

^1) The maximum rate defined by Bluetooth specification Ver.1.1

^2) Depends on obstacles between the Bluetooth devices, radio wave conditions, etc.

^3) Defined by Bluetooth specification for intended use between the Bluetooth devices

General

Power requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average power consumption (when using the battery pack)

During camera recording using LCD: 4.8 W

Viewfinder: 4.2 W

Operating temperature

0^ to 40^ (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

-20^ to +60^ (-4^ to +140^)

Dimensions (approx.)

98× 75.5× 136mm

(3 7/8 × 3 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

520 g (1 lb 2 oz)

excluding the battery pack and cassette

630 g (1 lb 6 oz)

including the battery pack,

NP-FF70, cassette MGR60, lens cap and stylus

Supplied accessories

See page 25.

AC power adaptor

Power requirements

100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

23 W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the operating mode

Operating temperature

0^ to 40^ (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

-20^ to +60^ (-4^ to +140^)

Dimensions (approx.)

125 × 39 × 62 ~mm (5 × 19 / 16 × 21 / 2

in.) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

280 g (9.8 oz)

excluding mains lead

"Memory Stick"

Memory

Flash memory

8MB: MSA-8A

Operating voltage

2.7 - 3.6 V

Power 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.

Battery pack

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

9.6 Wh (1 350 mAh)

Operating temperature

0^ to 40^ (32°F to 104°F)

Dimensions (approx.)

40.8× 24.1× 49.1mm

(1 5/8 × 31/32 × 1 15/16 in.)

(w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

90 g (3.2 oz)

Type

Lithium ion

Identifying the parts and controls

Diagram of a digital camera with numbered parts labeled for identification.

1 Lens cap (p. 38)
② FOCUS/ZOOM switch (p. 44, 88)
3 BACK LIGHT button (p. 48)
4 Viewfinder (p. 41)
5 LCD screen/Touch panel (p. 13, 36, 132)
6 START/STOP button (p. 38)
7 Speaker
8 Eyecup

⑨ LCD BACKLIGHT switch (p. 40)
10 MEMORY EJECT lever (p. 131)
11 DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button (p. 57)
12 "Memory Stick" access lamp (p. 131)
13 RESET button If you press RESET, all the settings (DCR-IP220E: except the NETWORK mode settings) including the date and time return to the default.
14 ♂ (USB) jack (p. 194)
15 (LANC) jack (blue) LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE.
16 Ⓞ (headphones) jack (green) When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent.
17 i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) (p. 107, 112, 159, 173, 268) The i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) is i.LINK compatible.

18 ZOOM lever (p. 43)
19 PHOTO button (p. 63, 144)
20 Infrared rays (NightShot Light) emitter (p. 49)
21 Remote sensor
22 Camera recording lamp (p. 38)
23 POWER switch (p. 12)
24 CHG lamp (p. 27)
25 CAMERA lamp (p. 12)
26 MEMORY/NETWORK lamp (DCR-IP220E) or MEMORY lamp (DCR-IP210E) (p. 12)
27 VCR lamp (p. 12)
28 Bluetooth lamp (DCR-IP220E only) (p. 224)
29 HOLOGRAM AF emitter (p. 151)

30 ♦ (flash) button (p. 65, 149)
31 Grip belt
32 OPEN/▲ EJECT ↓ switch (p. 34)
33 Cassette lid (p. 34)
34 Stylus (DCR-IP220E only) (p. 225)
35 Stylus holder (DCR-IP220E only) (p. 225)

Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly.

Diagram showing a hand holding a device with four labeled parts and directional arrows indicating motion or movement.

36 37 38 39 40 41

36 Flash (p. 65, 149)
37 Lens
38 Focus ring/Zoom ring (p. 44, 88)
39 Microphone
40 DC IN jack
41 A/V jack (p. 61, 105, 110, 158, 172)

Note on the Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine image.

The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF ^# measurement system for video camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens.

The lens for your camcorder is also T*-coated to suppress unwanted reflection and faithfully reproduce colours.

# MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function.

The value number indicates the amount of light of a subject penetrating into the lens.

42 "Memory Stick" slot (p. 131)
43 OPEN switch (p. 26)
44 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 41)
45 Battery compartment lid
46 Tripod receptacle

Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder.

47 FADER button (p. 74)
48 SUPER NS/COLOUR SLOW S button (p. 49)
49 NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING switch (p. 49, 153)

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. 64, 154)
② DISPLAY button (p. 57)
3 MEMORY control buttons
4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 102, 103)
5 MULTI SRCH button (p. 98)
6 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder after turning on your camcorder.
⑦ DATA CODE button (p. 57)
8 START/STOP button (p. 38, 167)
9 Power zoom button (p. 43)
10 Video control buttons (p. 55, 59)
11 ↑/↓/←/→/EXECUTE buttons

To prepare the Remote Commander

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and - polarities on the batteries to the + - marks inside the battery compartment.

Illustration of a handheld device with battery and switch components, showing a close-up view of the lid (no text or symbols)

Notes on the Remote Commander

• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
• Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper.

Operation indicators

LCD screen and viewfinder

Рабочие индикаторы

Identifying the parts and controls

11 Manual focus (p. 88)/Expanded focus (p. 89)/Zoom ring (p. 44)
12 Self-timer (p. 52, 68, 154, 169)
13 HOLOGRAM AF (p. 151)
14 STBY/REC (p. 38)/Video control mode (p. 59)/Image size (p. 141)/Image quality mode (p. 135)/Picture quality mode (p. 138)
15 NIGHTSHOT/SUPER NIGHTSHOT (p. 49)/COLOUR SLOW SHUTTER (p. 50)/NIGHTFRAMING (p. 153)
16 Tape counter (p. 46)/Self-diagnosis (p. 251)/Memory photo (p. 144)
17 Remaining tape (p. 46)/Memory playback (p. 176)
18 END SEARCH (p. 54)
19 MPEG IN (p. 113)
20 Data file name (p. 128) This indicator appears when the MEMORY MIX functions work./Time (p. 46)
21 Warning (p. 252)
22 Flash (p. 65, 149)
23 Continuous photo recording (p. 146)

AC power adaptor 27, 30

Adjusting viewfinder 41

Adjusting volume 55

Auto red-eye reduction..... 65, 149

AUTO SHTR 228

A/V connecting cable ....61, 105, 110, 158, 172

BACK LIGHT 48

Battery pack 26

BEEP 235

BOUNCE 73

B&W 76

C, D

CALIBRATION 275

Camera chroma key 160

Carl Zeiss lens 288

Cassette information ...... 124

Cassette memory 124

Charging battery 27

Charging built-in rechargeable battery 273

Cleaning cassette 273

Clock set 31

COLOUR SLOW SHUTTER .... 50

Continuous photo recording 146

Data code 57

DATE SEARCH ...... 103

DEMO MODE 234

Digital effect 78, 93

DISPLAY 235

Dubbing a tape 105

E

END SEARCH 54

Expanded focus 89

EXP BRKTG 146

Exposure 84

F, G, H

Fader 73

FADER 73

Fade in/out 73

Flash 65,149

FLASH MOTION 78

Focusing manually 88

FORMAT 232

Full charge 27

Grip belt 287

Heads 272

HIGH SPEED 146

HOLOGRAM AF 151

I, J, K, L

i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) 107, 112, 159, 173, 268

Image protection 187

Image quality mode ...... 135

Image size 141

Index screen 177

"InfoLITHIUM" battery ... 29, 266

Infrared rays emitter 49

JPEG 128

Labelling a cassette 125

(LANC) jack 285

LUMINANCE KEY 78

M, N

Manual focus 88

Memory chroma key ...... 160

Memory luminance key ...... 160

MEMORY MIX 160

Memory overlap 160

Memory PB ZOOM 183

Memory photo playback ..... 174

Memory photo recording ..... 144

"Memory Stick" 128

Menu settings 226

micro Cassette Memory .... 23, 264

Mirror mode 45

Moisture condensation ...... 271

MONOTONE 73

MOSAIC 76

M. FADER 73

MPEG 128

MPEG MOVIE recording ..... 167

MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH ..... 97

NEG. ART 76

MULTI SCRN 146

NETWORK 224

NIGHTSHOT 49

NIGHTFRAMING 153

O, P, Q

OLD MOVIE 78

Operation indicators ...... 292

PAL system 270

PASTEL 76

Picture effect 76, 91

Picture quality mode ...... 138

Playback pause 59

Playing time 29

Print mark 192

PROGRAM AE 81

R

Recording time 28

Remaining battery time indicator 46

Remaining tape indicator ..... 46

Remote Commander 290

Remote sensor 286

RESET 285

S

Self-diagnosis display ...... 251

Self-timer recording .... 52, 68, 154, 169

SEPIA 76

SHARPNESS 228

Slide show 185

SLOW SHUTTER 78

SOLARIZE 76

SPOT FOCUS 90

STEADYSHOT 229

STILL 78

Stylus 225

SUPER NIGHTSHOT 49

T, U, V

Tape counter 46

Tape PB ZOOM 95

Telephoto 43

Title 114, 120

TITLE SEARCH ...... 102

Touch panel 36, 132

TRAIL 78

Transition 39

TV colour systems 270

USB jack 194

USB Streaming 209

W, X, Y, Z

Warning indicators 252

White balance 69

Wide-angle 43

Wide mode 71

Write-protect tab 35, 129

Zoom 43

Zoom ring 44

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