User manual SONY DCR-IP5E

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] For about 8 seconds after your camcorder is turned on or a cassette is inserted, and also calculate the remaining amount of tape. For about 8 seconds after you select and you press the centre z on the control button or DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicators. You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder. DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) as the default setting and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted. to cancel the demonstration , insert a cassette , set the POWER switch to a position other than CAMERA , or set DEMO MODE to OFF. To set to STBY (Standby) again, leave the DEMO MODE to ON in the menu settings, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and slide the POWER switch to CAMERA. Meaning To display date, time and various settings during playback. to display date and time during playback. To set your area temporarily, when using the camcorder in a new location (p. To be used when your area is not in daylight saving time. To be used when your area is in daylight saving time. To output a melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder. To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder. To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of your recording. * Using the Remote Commander only Note If you press DISPLAY with "DISPLAY" set to "V-OUT/LCD" in the menu settings, the picture from the TV or VCR will not appear on the screen even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. Even if the power source is detached from the camcorder The menu items settings will be retained even if you remove the power source. When recording a close subject When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is too close. In this case, we recommend you set REC LAMP to OFF. You can record an image onto the "Memory Stick" and easily play it back on your camcorder. The following functions are also available using the "Memory Stick". To duplicate an image and save it to your computer via the supplied USB cable. To delete an image, protect an image, and write a print mark. [. . . ] If you touch the liquid, with your hands wash it off with water. If the liquid gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor. If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer. System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal PAL colour, CCIR standards Usable cassette MICROMV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed Approx. [. . . ]