SONY DCRIP1 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

3-084-861-11(1)

Camera

Operations Guide

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Digital Video Camera Recorder

DCR-IP1

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Before operating the unit, please read this

manual thoroughly, and retain it for future

reference.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of

uninsulated "dangerous

voltage" within the product's

enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of

important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

For customers in the U.S.A. and

CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are

recyclable.

You can help preserve our

environment by returning your

used rechargeable batteries to

the collection and recycling

location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of

rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-

8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking

Lithium-Ion batteries.

"Memory Stick"

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product,

you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-

SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related

matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

SONY

Model No.:

DCR-IP1

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell, NJ07649

U.S.A.

Telephone No.:

201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2)this device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the

bottom. Record the serial number in the space

provided below. Refer to these numbers

whenever you call upon your Sony dealer

regarding this product.

Model No.

DCR-IP ________________

Serial No.

_______________________

Model No.

AC-____________________

Serial No.

_______________________

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the

equipment in order to comply with the limits for a

digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC

Rules.

Notes on use

You can use only MICROMV

cassettes in your camcorder.

Your camcorder is based on the MICROMV format.

You can use only MICROMV cassettes with micro

Cassette Memory in your camcorder.

Notes on the MICROMV format

· Records and plays back for about 60 minutes with

quality equal to that of 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). Records 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 the type of "Memory Stick" you

can use in your camcorder

You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo," which is

about half the size of an ordinary "Memory Stick," in

your camcorder (p. 97).

The

mark is indicated on the

"Memory Stick Duo."

Notes on recording

· Before starting to record, test the recording function

to make sure the picture and sound are recorded

without any problems.

· Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot

be provided, even if recording or playback is not

possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder,

storage media, etc.

· TV color systems differ depending on the countries/

regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need

an NTSC system-based TV.

· Television programs, films, video tapes, and other

materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized

recording of such materials may be contrary to the

Notes on the LCD panel and lens

· The LCD screen is 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/

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or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color)

that appear constantly on the LCD screen.

These points are normal results of the manufacturing

process and do not affect the recording in any way.

· Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct

sunlight for long periods of time may cause

malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera

near a window or outdoors.

· Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your

camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun

only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

Note on connecting other device

Before connecting your camcorder to other device

such as a VCR or a computer with an USB or i.LINK

cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper

direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in

the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged.

This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

Note on using this manual

· The images of the LCD screen used on this manual

are captured using a digital still camera, and thus

may appear different from what you see.

Notes on using the camcorder

· Hold your camcorder with your hand through the

loop of the hand strap as shown in the following

illustration.

· Be careful not to touch the lens.

· When you are using the touch panel, place your hand

on the back side of the LCD panel to support it.

Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.

· You can change the language to be used for screen

display on your camcorder (p. 20).

· Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

Notes on handling the Handycam

Station

· When attaching your camcorder to the Handycam

Station, insert your camcorder in the direction of the

arrow as shown in the following illustration. Be sure

to insert it all the way.

· When removing your camcorder from the

Handycam Station, hold both your camcorder and

the Handycam Station as shown in the following

illustration, and remove it from the Handycam

Station.

Notes

· When disconnecting the AC Adaptor from the

Handycam Station, hold both the DC plug and the

Handycam Station and disconnect the AC Adaptor.

· Be sure to turn the power of your camcorder off

before inserting it into or removing it from the

Handycam Station.

· You may not be able to attach your camcorder to the

Handycam Station when the jack cover on your

camcorder is opened.

Touch the button on the LCD

screen.

LCD panel

Battery pack

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Quick Start Guide

Recording movies on a tape ...................................................................... 8

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" ..................................... 10

Getting started

Step 1: Checking supplied items.............................................................. 12

Step 2: Charging the battery pack............................................................ 13

Using an outside power source ................................................................................. 15

Step 3: Turning the power on................................................................... 16

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel .............................................................. 16

Step 5: Setting the date and time............................................................. 17

Step 6: Inserting the recording media ...................................................... 18

Inserting a cassette tape ........................................................................................... 18

Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" ................................................................................ 19

Step 7: Setting the screen language ........................................................ 20

Recording

Recording movies .................................................................................... 21

To select the recording mode of the MPEG format picture ....................................... 22

Using zoom ............................................................................................................... 23

Recording in mirror mode ......................................................................................... 24

Using the self-timer ................................................................................................... 24

Recording still images

-- Memory photo recording ........................... 25

Selecting image quality or size ................................................................................. 26

Using the self-timer ................................................................................................... 27

Recording a still image on a "Memory Stick Duo" while recording movies on a tape 28

Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 28

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 28

Fixing the exposure for the selected subject -- Flexible spot meter ......................... 28

Adjusting the exposure manually .............................................................................. 29

Recording in a dark place

-- Color Slow Shutter............................... 30

Adjusting the focus................................................................................... 31

Adjusting the focus for an off-center subject -- SPOT FOCUS ................................ 31

Adjusting the focus manually .................................................................................... 31

: Features available for tape only.

: Features available for "Memory Stick Duo" only.

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