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Quick Start Guide
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Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick”
(p. 114)
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. 22).
set up yet. If you want to record the date and time for a
picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 22).
Viewfinder
When the LCD panel is closed,
use the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder lens to
your eyesight (p. 33).
When the LCD panel is closed,
use the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder lens to
your eyesight (p. 33).
Monitoring the still image on the LCD screen
(p. 135)
1
Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK
(DCR-IP55 only) or VCR.
The MEMORY/NETWORK or VCR lamp lights up.
(DCR-IP55 only) or VCR.
The MEMORY/NETWORK or VCR lamp lights up.
2
Press PLAY or
PB.
The last recorded image is
displayed.
displayed.
Note
Do not pick up your
camcorder by the LCD
panel, the battery pack, the
flash or the jack cover.
Do not pick up your
camcorder by the LCD
panel, the battery pack, the
flash or the jack cover.
4
Slide OPEN in the direction
of the B mark indicated on
the camcorder to open the
LCD panel. The picture
appears on the LCD screen.
of the B mark indicated on
the camcorder to open the
LCD panel. The picture
appears on the LCD screen.
2
Turn the grip to the
recording position, and
hold your camcorder
through the wrist strap.
recording position, and
hold your camcorder
through the wrist strap.
3
Set the POWER switch
to MEMORY/
NETWORK (DCR-IP55
only). The MEMORY/
NETWORK lamp lights
up.
NETWORK (DCR-IP55
only). The MEMORY/
NETWORK lamp lights
up.
5
Press PHOTO
lightly.
lightly.
When the green z
mark stops flashing,
then lights up, you
can record a still
image.
mark stops flashing,
then lights up, you
can record a still
image.
6
Press PHOTO
deeper.
deeper.
The image when you
pressed PHOTO
deeper will be
recorded on a
“Memory Stick”.
pressed PHOTO
deeper will be
recorded on a
“Memory Stick”.
MEMORY/
NET-
WORK
NET-
WORK
CAMERA
(CHG)
POWER
OFF
ON
MODE
VCR
1
Remove the lens cap.
PLAY
PB
PHOTO
PHOTO
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— Getting started —
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-IP55 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-IP55 only”.
you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number
by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-IP55 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-IP55 only”.
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
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.
being carried out.
Types of differences
DCR-
IP45
IP55
Mark on the POWER switch
MEMORY
MEMORY/NETWORK
Network function
—
z
z
Provided
— Not provided
Note on the MICROMV format
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
•Records and plays back for about 60 minutes with equal quality when compared to
DV (digital video).
•The Micro Cassette Memory feature is provided with all MICROMV cassettes. The
camcorder can access any scene easily using the memory (MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH
function).
function).
•Adopts the MPEG2 format as a data compression method. This format is the same as
the one for DVD (digital versatile disc). Records in 12 Mbps bit rate to obtain a higher
quality of image.
quality of image.
•Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is the still image.
This is not malfunction.
The mark is indicated on the MICROMV cassette.
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV set,
you need a NTSC system-based TV.
you need a NTSC system-based TV.
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
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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 color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
•Be careful when placing the 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].
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].
[a]
[d]
[c]
[b]
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Checking supplied accessories
1
AC-L20A AC power adaptor (1), the
power cord (1) (p. 18, 20)
power cord (1) (p. 18, 20)
2
NP-FF50 battery pack (1) (p. 17, 18)
3
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 47, 85)
4
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 212)
5
Size AA (R6) batteries for the Remote
Commander (2) (p. 213)
Commander (2) (p. 213)
6
Lens cap (1) (p. 29), String (1) (p. 211)
7
“Memory Stick” (1) (p. 103)
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a
malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
6
0
8
3
qd
qs
qa
7
2
1
5
8
USB cable (1) (p. 151)
9
CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1) (p.
153)
153)
q;
CD-ROM (MovieShaker Ver.3.1 for
MICROMV) (1) (p. 152)
MICROMV) (1) (p. 152)
qa
Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 17)
qs
Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 202)
qd
Stylus (1) (DCR-IP55 only)
9
4
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