User manual SONY DCR-IP5

[. . . ] 3-069-933-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder 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. Model No. ACSerial No. DCR-IP5/IP7BT ©2001 Sony Corporation Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. [. . . ] To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid remote control misoperation caused by remote control of other VCRs. To show the indicators on the LCD screen and viewfinder. To show the indicators on the TV screen, LCD screen and viewfinder. 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. AREA SET DST SET ---- z OFF ON CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY BEEP z MELODY CAMERA MEMORY VCR Customizing Your Camcorder NORMAL OFF COMMANDER z ON OFF CAMERA MEMORY VCR DISPLAY z LCD V-OUT/LCD CAMERA MEMORY VCR REC LAMP z ON OFF CAMERA MEMORY * 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. 107 -- "Memory Stick" Operations -- Using a "Memory Stick" ­ introduction ­ DCR-IP7BT only 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 capture an image recorded on the tape using the "Memory Stick. " ·To duplicate a still image recorded on the "Memory Stick" onto the tape. ·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. On file format Still image (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in the JPEG format (file extension . jpg). Moving picture (MPEG) Your camcorder compresses picture data in the MPEG format (file extension . mpg). Typical image data file name Still image 100-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. Dsc00001. jpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer. Moving picture MOV10001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. Mov10001. mpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer. Using a "Memory Stick" Terminal Write-protect switch Labeling position ·You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK. ·The position and shape of the write protect switch may be different depending on the model. ·We recommend backing up important data. ·Image data may be damaged in the following cases: ­ If you remove the "Memory Stick, " turn the power off or detach the battery for replacement when the access lamp is flashing. ­ If you use "Memory Stick"s near magnets or magnetic fields such as those of speakers and televisions. 108 Using a "Memory Stick" ­ introduction ·Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. ·Stick its label on the labeling position. ·Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to "Memory Stick"s. [. . . ] 64 F, G, H Fader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Fade in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]