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3-075-459-12 (1)
©2002 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
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.
DCR-IP45/IP55
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Model No. DCR-IP
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
Serial No.


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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.
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.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As the laser
beam used in this Handycam is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet.
Refer to servicing to qualified personnel only.
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.
DCR-IP55 only
Countries and areas where you can use
network functions are restricted.
For details, refer to the separate Network
Operating Instructions.


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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-IP55
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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
DCR-IP55 only
IMPORTANT NOTE
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, the following antenna
installation and device operating
configurations must be satisfied: the antenna
has been installed by the manufacturer and no
changes can be made.
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.
For customers in CANADA
DCR-IP55 only
The term "IC:" before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.


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Main Features
·Recording moving pictures on
tapes (p. 29)
·Playing back tapes (p. 42)
·Recording still images on the
"Memory Stick"s (p. 49, 114)
·Recording moving pictures on the
"Memory Stick"s (p. 129)
·Viewing still images recorded on
the "Memory Stick"s (p. 135)
·Viewing moving pictures on the
"Memory Stick"s (p. 138)
Capturing images on your
computer
·Viewing moving pictures recorded
on tapes using the i.LINK cable
(p. 152)
(The i.LINK of this camcorder
adopts the
format only. It does
not adopt the
or the MPEG2
format of
.)
·Viewing images recorded on the
"Memory Stick"s using the USB
cable (p. 166, 171)
·Viewing moving pictures recorded
on tapes using the USB cable
(p. 161)
·Capturing images on your
computer from your camcorder
using the USB cable (p. 163)
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Recording moving pictures
or still images, and playing
them back
Main
Features


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Accessing the Internet via a
Bluetooth equipped device
(optional) (DCR-IP55 only)
Accessing the Internet, sending/
receiving your e-mail. For details,
refer to the Network Function
Operating Instructions supplied
with your camcorder. (DCR-IP55
only) (p. 172)
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Other uses
Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode
·BACK LIGHT (p. 37)
·NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 38)
·Recording with the flash (p. 51, 118)
·PROGRAM AE (p. 65)
·White balance (p. 54)
·Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 68)
·Flexible Spot Meter (p. 69)
·HOLOGRAM AF (p. 119)
Functions to give images more impact
·Digital zoom (p. 34). 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. 58)
·Picture effect (p. 61, 75)
·Digital effect (p. 62, 76)
·Title (p. 92, 97)
·MEMORY MIX (p. 125)
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings
·Sports lesson (p. 65)
·Landscape (p. 65)
·Manual focus (p. 70)
·Spot Focus (p. 72)
Functions to use after recording
·END SEARCH (p. 41)
·DATA CODE (p. 43)
·MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH (p. 79)
·Tape PB ZOOM (p. 77)
·TITLE SEARCH (p. 83)
Main Features
Main
Features