3-084-861-11(1)© 2003 Sony CorporationCameraOperations GuideRead this firstDigital Video Camera RecorderDCR-IP1
Quick Start Guide10Recording still images on a “Memory Stick Duo”1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.To charge the battery, see page 13
Additional Information100– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots.– Use a
Additional InformationAdditional Information101About i.LINKThe MICROMV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant MICROMV Interface. This section d
Additional Information102Maintenance and precautionsOn Camcorder use and care• Do not use or store the camcorder in the following locations.–Anywhere
Additional InformationAdditional Information103• When you bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.• When you
Additional Information104camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.1 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)OFF.2 Rem
Additional InformationAdditional Information105SpecificationVideo camera recorderSystemVideo recording system2 rotary headsHelical scanning systemStil
Additional Information106Average power consumption (when using the battery pack)During camera recording using LCD with the normal brightness3.8 WOpera
Quick ReferenceQuick Reference107Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsCamcorderA Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens)/ Lens coverYour camcorder is equipped
Quick Reference108A LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 3, 16)B LCD BACKLIGHT buttonIf you press LCD BACKLIGHT, the backlight for the LCD is turned off and ap
Quick ReferenceQuick Reference109A Cassette lidB Tripod receptacleMake sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).C Inte
Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide113 Start recording while checking the subject.The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the da
Quick Reference110Remote CommanderRemove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.A PHOTO button (p. 25, 27)B Memory control buttons(Ind
Quick ReferenceQuick Reference111WARNINGBattery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.b Notes on the Remote Co
Quick Reference112Indicators for the LCD screen Following indicators will appear on the LCD screen to indicate the state of your camcorder.Indicators
Quick ReferenceQuick Reference113IndexAA/V connecting cable...45, 75AC Adaptor...15ALL ERASE ...
Quick Reference114MEMORY SET... 55MENU ROTATE... 70PICT. APPLI. ... 59Selecting Menu items... 4
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Getting started12Getting startedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure you have following things supplied with your camcorder.The number in parenthe
Getting startedGetting started13Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (F series) to
Getting started14The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.To charge the battery pack using only the AC AdaptorYou can charge the battery pa
Getting startedGetting started15A Battery charge level: Displays the approximate remaining power of the battery pack.B Possible recording time.Chargin
Getting started16Step 3: Turning the power onYou need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired mode to record or play.When using thi
Getting startedGetting started17• When you use your camcorder in bright conditions using the battery pack, press LCD BACKLIGHT to turn off the backlig
Getting started184 Touch MENU.5 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with /, then touch .6 Select CLOCK SET with / , then touch .7 Set Y (year) with / , then t
Getting startedGetting started193 Lightly push the cassette compartment in with the cassette lid.The cassette compartment automatically slides back in
2Read this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock haza
Getting started20Step 7: Setting the screen languageYou can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.1 Turn on your camcorder.2 Open the LCD p
RecordingRecording21RecordingRecording moviesYou can record movies on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.”Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting
Recording22B Indicators for micro Cassette Memory tapesC Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording))D Tape counter (hours:minutes:seconds
RecordingRecording23Recording time when the recording mode is [FINE] (hours:minutes:seconds) The image size is 352 × 240, the frame rate is 30 fps (f
Recording24times power, and from that point activate the digital zoom ([DIGITAL ZOOM], p. 53). Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but use it sp
RecordingRecording25 appears.4 Press START/STOP.You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds. The countdown indicator is displayed be
Recording26adjusted. Recording does not start at this point.*The number of images that can be recorded varies depending on the image size setting and
RecordingRecording27When the Image quality is [STANDARD] (number of images)The image size of 1152 × 864 is 200 KB, that of 640 × 480 is 60 KB.Using th
Recording28To cancel the self-timerFollow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step 3.Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo” while recording m
RecordingRecording29between the subject and the background (such as subjects in limelight on stage).1 Touch during recording or in the standby mode.
3Owner's RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbe
Recording30To return the setting to automatic exposureFollow steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO] in step 3.Recording in a dark place — Color Slow Shutte
RecordingRecording31Adjusting the focusThe focus is adjusted automatically in the default setting.Adjusting the focus for an off-center subject — SPOT
Recording323 Touch [MANUAL].9 appears.4 Touch or to adjust the focus.: To focus on close subjects.: To focus on distant subjects.9 changes to wh
RecordingRecording33MENU, then select it from the (PICT. APPLI.) menu.4 Touch the desired effect, then touch .5 Press START/STOP.The fader indicator
Recording34a person or a title written on white paper, with a movie.[TRAIL] (trail)You can record a picture so that an incidental image like a trail i
RecordingRecording35– Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT])z Tip• You can create a picture with color and brightness reversed or a picture that looks like a
Recording366 Touch the desired effect.The still image is superimposed on the movie which is currently in the standby mode. 7 Touch (decrease) / (inc
RecordingRecording37Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording — END SEARCHThis function is handy when you have played back the tape, f
Playback38PlaybackViewing movies recorded on a tape Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. You can use the Remote Comman
PlaybackPlayback39Playing back in various modesTo fast forward or rewind during playback — Picture searchKeep on touching (fast forward) or (rewin
4or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen.These points are normal results of the manufacturing
Playback40Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick Duo” You can view pictures 1 at a time on the screen. When you have a lot of pictures, you can list th
PlaybackPlayback41D Folder indicatorE Playback time (movies only)F Previous/next folder indicatorThe following indicators appear when the first or las
Playback42Various playback functionsYou can magnify a small subject in a recording and display it on the screen. You can also display the recorded dat
PlaybackPlayback43z Tips• You can save the enlarged picture as a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo” by pressing PHOTO. The image will be recorded at
Playback44b Note• When you play back movies recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo,” the camera setting data is not displayed.z Tip• The Exposure Value (0E
PlaybackPlayback45Playing the picture on a TVConnect your camcorder via the Handycam Station or the AUDIO/VIDEO jack of your camcorder to a TV using t
Playback46Locating a scene on a tape for playback Searching quickly for a particular scene — Multi-picture searchYou can display thumbnails of all the
PlaybackPlayback47• The maximum 11 thumbnails may not be displayed under the following conditions.– Fewer than 11 moving pictures are recorded in the
Playback483 Press . (previous)/> (next) on the Remote Commander and select a recording date.Playback starts automatically from the beginning of the
Using the MenuUsing the Menu49BAdvanced operationsUsing the MenuSelecting Menu itemsYou can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using
5Read this first ... 2Quick Start GuideRecording movies on
Using the Menu50You can also touch (return) to go back a screen every time you touch the button.To use the short-cuts of the Personal MenuYou can cu
Using the MenuUsing the Menu51Using the (CAMERA SET) menu — PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc.You can select items listed below on the CAMERA SET
Using the Menu52**Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects.SPOT METER See page 28 for details.EXPOSURE See page 29 for details.WHI
Using the MenuUsing the Menu53AUTO SHUTTERSPOT FOCUSSee page 31 for details.FOCUSSee page 31 for details.COLOR SLOW SSee page 30 for details.SELF-TIME
Using the Menu5416:9 WIDEYou can record a 16:9 wide picture on the tape to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (WIDE mode). This function is useful when yo
Using the MenuUsing the Menu55Using the (MEMORY SET) menu — BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.You can select items listed below on
Using the Menu56IMAGE SIZE MOVIE SETREC MODE (p. 22)REMAININGPB SIZEb Note• Depending on the movie file, the movie may not be displayed in the center
Using the MenuUsing the Menu571 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER].2 Touch [YES] twice.To cancel the operation, select [NO].3 Touch .b Notes• The f
Using the Menu58To cancel creation of a new folder, select [NO].2 Touch . b Notes• You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You wil
Using the MenuUsing the Menu59Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu — PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/INT.REC-STL, etc.You can select items listed below on the PICT
6Recording a picture using various effects ... 32Fading in and out of a scene — FADER ...
Using the Menu60b Note• You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with picture effects via the MIC
Using the MenuUsing the Menu61z Tips• You can select the first picture for the slide show by touching / before touching [START].• When movies are in
Using the Menu62z Tips• The demonstration will be canceled in situations such as those described below.– When you touch the touch panel during the dem
Using the MenuUsing the Menu63Using the (EDIT/PLAY) menu — MULTI-SEARCH /TITLE/TAPE TITLE, etc.You can select items listed below on the EDIT/PLAY me
Using the Menu64MULTI-SEARCHSee page 46 for details.TITLEAny titles you have superimposed using this camcorder can only be viewed on an MICROMV video
Using the MenuUsing the Menu655 Touch [SAVE].The [TITLE] indicator appears. When you press START/STOP to start recording, the [TITLE SAVE] indicator i
Using the Menu66TAPE TITLEYou can label a cassette up to 16 letters.The label will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds when you set the POWER swi
Using the MenuUsing the Menu67Using the (STANDARD SET) menu — USB-CAMERA, etc.You can select the items listed below on the STANDARD SET menu. To sel
Using the Menu68VIDEO INPUTWhen you connect your camcorder to the other device using the supplied A/V connecting cable, select the plug to be used for
Using the MenuUsing the Menu69REMOTE CTRLb Note• The setting returns to [ON] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5
7Advanced operationsUsing the MenuSelecting Menu items ...49Using the (CAMERA SET) menu — PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc
Using the Menu70DISPLAYb Note• You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO while [V-OUT/PANEL] is selected.MENU ROTATEY
Using the MenuUsing the Menu71Using the (TIME/LANGU.) menu — CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc.You can select items listed below on the TIME/LANGU. menu. To
Using the Menu72Customizing Personal MenuYou can add frequently used menu items to the Personal Menu. The menu items can be sorted in any order you ch
Using the MenuUsing the Menu731 Touch .2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP].If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the menu is display
Using the Menu744 Touch the menu item you want to move.5 Touch / to move the selected menu item to the desired place.6 Touch .When you go on sorting
Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing75Dubbing/EditingConnecting to a VCR or TVYou can record the picture from a VCR or TV to a tape or a “Memory Stick” inse
Dubbing/Editing76Dubbing to another tape You can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs).1 C
Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing77Recording pictures from a VCR or TVYou can record and edit the picture or TV programs from a VCR or TV on a tape or a
Dubbing/Editing782 Start playing the cassette on your VCR, or select a TV program. The picture played back on the connected device appears on the LCD
Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing798 Touch , then .b Notes• The Data code and titles recorded on the tape cannot be recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” T
Quick Start Guide8Quick Start GuideRecording movies on a tape1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.To charge the battery, see page 13.2 I
Dubbing/Editing8010Touch , then .b Notes• You cannot dub moving pictures recorded using the MPEG MOVIE format.• You cannot dub the index screen.• You
Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing813 Touch .4 Touch .5 Touch [ DELETE].6 Touch the picture you want to delete. appears on the selected picture.To displa
Dubbing/Editing82Memory capacity for still images after resizingb Notes• You may not be able to resize images recorded on other devices.• You cannot r
Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing835 Touch [PROTECT].6 Touch the image that you want to protect.7 Touch .8 Touch [END].To cancel image protectionFollow s
Troubleshooting84TroubleshootingTroubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting85Batteries/Power sourcesCassette tapesSymptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsThe CHG (charge) lamp does not light while
Troubleshooting86LCD screenRecordingIf you are using a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording, refer also to the “Memory Stick Duo” section. (p. 88)The rema
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting87PlaybackIf you are playing back the pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo,” refer also to the “Memory Stick Duo” sect
Troubleshooting88“Memory Stick Duo”The sound breaks off. cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 103) Cannot perform the Multi-pic
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting89Dubbing/EditingPictures cannot be deleted. cWhen you are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab, rele
Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide93 Start recording while checking the subject.The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the da
Troubleshooting90A title is not recorded/A cassette label is not recorded.cErase unnecessary titles when the micro Cassette Memory is full. (p. 65)cSl
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting91Warning indicators and messagesSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsIf indicators appear on the screen, check the
Troubleshooting92* You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen.Warning messagesIf messages appear on the screen,
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting93“Memory Stick Duo”Insert a Memory Stick. cSee page 19.Reinsert the Memory Stick. cReinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a fe
Troubleshooting94Others Invalid input signal. –Cannot record due to copyright protection. –Cannot store over 20 titles. cDelete unnecessary titles (p.
Additional InformationAdditional Information95Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any country/r
Additional Information96Usable cassette tapesYour camcorder is based on the MICROMV format. You can use only the MICROMV format cassette. Use a casset
Additional InformationAdditional Information97About the “Memory Stick”The “Memory Stick” is a new light and small recording media which, despite its s
Additional Information98On handlingKeep the following notes in mind when handling a “Memory Stick Duo.” • Be careful not to apply excessive force when
Additional InformationAdditional Information99• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respe
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