User manual SONY DCR-IP55E

[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 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. [. . . ] If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting 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 operations: ­ NightShot ­ Exposure ­ Spotlight of PROGRAM AE ­ Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE ­ Landscape of PROGRAM AE ­ Flexible Spot Meter During recording images continuously The flash does not work. Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" ­ Memory photo recording Shooting with an auxiliary light ­ HOLOGRAM AF The HOLOGRAM AF is an auxiliary light source used for focusing on subjects in dark places. Then the auxiliary light will automatically emit until the subject is focused. "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 highbrightness 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. 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. 5 m (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: ­ Flash is set to (No flash) ­ NightShot is set to ON ­ Focusing manually ­ Using Spot Focus ­ Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE ­ Landscape of PROGRAM AE ­ Continuous photo recording You can record images on the "Memory Stick" with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. 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. You cannot cancel self-timer recording using the Remote Commander. [. . . ] 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 mark printed Tape speed Approx. 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 (ohms) , unbalanced , sync negative Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p , 75 (ohms) , unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0. 3 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced Audio signal: 327 mV, (at output impedance more than 47 k (kilohms) ) Input impedance with more than 47 k (kilohms) Output impedance with less than 2. [. . . ]