Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The DIG EFFT screen appears. (3) Select a desired digital effect mode. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture that you select the mode is stored in memory as a still image. (4) Press –/+ to adjust the effect. See page 62 for details. (5) Press OK.
Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 142). 4 W PB ZOOM × 2.1 T END Advanced Playback Operations (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen appears. (3) Press the area you want to enlarge in the frame on the PB ZOOM screen.
Enlarging images recorded on tapes – PB ZOOM The PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled when you operate the following functions: – Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) – Stop playing back – Insert a “Memory Stick” Images in the PB ZOOM Images in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) and (USB) jack. In the PB ZOOM mode If you press DSPL/TOUCH PANEL button, the frame on the PB ZOOM screen disappears. You cannot move the part you pressed to the center of the LCD screen.
Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH Using the multi-picture search function, you can display thumbnails of all the beginning scenes of moving pictures and still images recorded in the tape onto the index screen. The recording date and title of each image or scene are also indicated. The thumbnails described in this section are the still images of all the beginning scenes of each recorded moving pictures and still images to help you search for the desired scene easily.
Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH (5) Select the thumbnail you want to play back, then press EXEC. The camcorder starts searching for the image or scene and plays it back automatically. The blue portion of the bar indicates the scanning range and the white portion of the bar indicates the recorded portion. When you want to change the thumbnail Press RET, and select the thumbnail you want to play back again, then press OK.
Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH When controlling the camcorder with the Remote Commander You can use the MULTI SRCH and X/x/C/c/EXECUTE buttons. X/x/C/c/EXECUTE buttons If the tape has a blank portion in the beginning of the tape or between recorded portions The multi-picture search function may not work correctly. The number of thumbnails stored in one cassette About 400 thumbnails can be stored.
Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH To select the thumbnail with the Remote Commander Press X/x/C/c on the Remote Commander. When you press DATE or qPOS You can switch to the title/date display or the tape bar display that shows the present point on the tape. While the camcorder is searching for the image or scene, the tape ber display appears even if you select Title/Date. Notes •Thumbnails may not be displayed depending on the condition of the tape. This is not a malfunction.
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – TITLE SEARCH You can search for the boundaries of a recorded tape by selecting the title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the TITLE SEARCH indicator appears.
Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH Your camcorder automatically searches for the point where the recording date changes and starts playback from that point by selecting the recording date (Date search). Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date. Searching for the date by using cassette memory (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the DATE SEARCH indicator appears.
— Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. The supplied A/V connecting cable is equipped with an S video plug and a video plug. Use either the S video plug or the video plug depending on the recorder. Do not connect both of the plugs to the recorder.
Dubbing a tape You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV or MICRO MV If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack on the VCR and the white or red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output.
Dubbing a tape Using the i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) of your camcorder and to the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) of the MICROMV product. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (You cannot connect the camcorder to a DV product.) You cannot dub the titles, displayed indicators, the contents of Micro Cassette Memory, or letters on the “Memory Stick” index screen.
Recording video or TV programs When using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. 1 Switching the video input jack of the A/V connecting cable The supplied A/V connecting cable is equipped with an S video plug and a video plug. You have to select one of the jacks in the menu settings. The default setting is VIDEO. If the setup is not necessary, go to “2 Making a recording” on page 89.
Recording video or TV programs 2 Making a recording Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (3) Set the camcorder in the recording pause mode. Press FN and select PAGE3. Press qREC CTRL. Next, press REC PAUSE. (4) Start playback on VCR if you record a tape from VCR.
Recording video or TV programs Note When you press MEMORY PLAY on the Remote Commander in step 3, an image recorded on the “Memory Stick” is displayed. If you press REC START, the image will be recorded on the tape. To stop memory playback, press MEMORY PLAY on the Remote Commander again. If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV.
Recording video or TV programs 3,5 3 PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT FN qREC CTRL PAGE3 RET. DATA COUNT CODE RESET qREC CTRL PB REC PAUSE 2 REC START CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK (CHG) OFF VCR ON MODE POWER Editing i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) i.LINK cable (optional) i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) : Signal flow When you have finished dubbing a tape Press on the LCD screen or Stop on the Remote Commander to stop recording on your camcorder and stop playback on VCR or TV.
Superimposing a title You can superimpose a title for five seconds from the recording start point. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for about five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 97). You can also select the color, size and position of titles. VACATION Superimposing a title on starting a recording (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press FN and select PAGE2. Press TITLE.
Superimposing a title 1 3 CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK VCR EXIT PRESET TITLE STBY HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END TITLE (CHG) OFF ON MODE r R EXEC RET. POWER 4 r R EXEC EXIT PRESET TITLE STBY HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END R RET. EXEC r R EXEC RET.
Superimposing a title The titles superimposed with your camcorder •They are displayed only by the MICROMV format video equipment with index titler function. •The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with other video equipment. Not to display title during playback Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 180).
Superimposing a title 2 3,4 TITLE END TITLE FN INPUT TITLE 5,6 TITLE SET END TITLE SET EXEC DATE END SELECT DIRECTION 8 CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK (CHG) OFF VCR VCR ON MODE EXIT PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END r R EXEC Editing 1 TITLE SAVE VACATION RET. POWER To use a custom title If you want to use a custom title, select in step 7.
Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select TITLEERASE in in the menu setting, then press EXEC (p. 181) . (4) Press r/R to select the title you want to erase, then press EXEC. ERASE OK? appears. (5) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, then press OK. 3 r 1 R EXEC EXIT CM SET T I TLEERASE T I TLE DSPL TAPE T I TLE ERASE ALL qINFODSPL r R RET.
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. Making a title in CAMERA mode (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 1 Editing Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press FN to display PAGE2. Press TITLE. Press r/R to select , and press EXEC. The TITLE SET screen appears. Select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET with r/R, then press EXEC. Select the desired character. Repeat pressing a key to select the desired character on the key.
Making your own titles To return to FN Press EXIT. To change a title you have stored In step 5, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET depending on which title you want to change, then press EXEC and enter the new title as desired. To superimpose your own title on a tape Follow the procedure in “Superimposing a title on starting a recording” on page 92.
Making your own titles Making a title in the VCR mode (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press FN to display PAGE1. Press TITLE. The TITLE screen appears. Press TITLE SET. The TITLE SET screen appears. Press R/r to slect CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, then press EXEC. Perform step 6 to 7 in “Making a title in CAMERA mode” on page 97. Press SET. The title is stored in memory.
The Micro Cassette Memory The MICROMV cassette automatically records the recording settings and date. When you insert a cassette or set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR, the cassette information is displayed for about five seconds. The cassette information [a] INFO ID 00001 GRADUATION JUL 4 2002 6:29PM DEC 15 2002 2:53PM RECORDED AREA [b] [c] [d] [e] [a] The unique number of each cassette. The camcorder automatically assign this number.
The Micro Cassette Memory Labeling a cassette The label can consist of up to 16 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labelled cassette and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed for about five seconds. (1) (2) (3) (4) Editing Insert the cassette you want to label. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. Press FN to display PAGE1. Press MENU, then select TAPE TITLE in in the menu settings, then press EXEC (p. 180). The TAPE TITLE screen appears.
The Micro Cassette Memory If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. To erase the character Press T. The last character is erased. To enter a space Press t. To enter the character on the same button in succession Press t to move the cursor to the next position, and enter the character.
— “Memory Stick” Operations — Using a “Memory Stick”– Introduction You can record and play back still images and moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. File format Still image (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction “Memory Stick” formatted by a computer “Memory Stick” formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on the “Memory Stick” by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Ejecting a “Memory Stick” Confirm that the “Memory Stick” access lamp is not lit, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly. If MEMORYSTICK ERROR is displayed Reinsert a “Memory Stick” a few times. The “Memory Stick” may be damaged if the indicator is still displayed. If this occurs, use another “Memory Stick.
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction 3-6 1 CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK FN (CHG) OFF VCR ON MODE POWER In the memory camera mode PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SPOT FOCUS MENU SPOT METER PLAY INDEX EXPOSURE PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SELF TIMER PLAY INDEX 2 MEM MIX In the memory camera mode In the memory playback mode (still image) PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT LCD BRT PLAY INDEX VOL NETWORK PLAY INDEX + FN CAM INDEX FN To return to FN Press EXIT. To execute settings Press EXEC or OK.
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Notes •When using the touch panel, press the LCD screen lightly with your thumb, the supplied stylus (DCR-IP55 only) or index finger supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. •Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied (DCRIP55 only). •Do not press the LCD screen too hard. •Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Selecting still image quality mode You can select the image quality mode in still image recording and store the setting in memory. The default setting is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in in the menu settings, then press EXEC (p. 178). (4) Press r/R to select QUALITY, then press EXEC. (5) Press r/R to select the desired image quality, then press EXEC.
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Note In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality, depending on the type of images you are shooting. Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The memory capacity allocated to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode and image size. Details are shown in the table below. (You can select 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480 image size in the menu settings.
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Setting the moving picture quality mode There are SUPER FINE, FINE, STANDARD and LIGHTMODE in the moving picture quality mode. The default setting is SUPER FINE. (1) Set POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK for (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (2) Select FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select MOVIE SET in in the menu settings, then press EXEC (p. 178). (4) Press r/R to select MOVIEMODE, then press EXEC. (5) Press r/R to select the desired quality mode, then press EXEC.
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Image quality settings Setting Frame rate Meaning Bit rate (image and audio) Indicator (during recording) SUPER FINE (SFN) Records moving pictures 30 fps at 352 × 240. 1200 Kbps SFN FINE (FINE) Records moving pictures 30 fps at 352 × 240. 750 Kbps FINE STANDARD (STD) Records moving pictures 10 fps at 144 × 96. 400 Kbps STD LIGHTMODE (LIGHT) Records moving pictures 10 fps at 144 × 96.
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Selecting the size of still image You can select either of two image sizes. Still images: 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is 1152 × 864. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select STILL SET (still image) in in the menu setting, then press EXEC (p. 178).
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Image size settings Setting Meaning Indicator 1152 × 864 Records 1152 × 864 still images. 640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 still images. 1152 640 Approximate number of still images you can record on a “Memory Stick” The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording You can record still images on a “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and the focus are adjusted and fixed while your camcorder is targeted at the middle of the image. Recording does not start yet. (3) Press PHOTO deeper.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) The following functions do not work: – Wide mode – Digital zoom – SteadyShot function – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Fader – Picture effect – Digital effect – Title – Sports lesson mode of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) While you are recording a still image You cannot turn off the power or press PHOTO.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select one of the three modes described below in the menu settings. NORMAL [a] Your camcorder shoots up to four still images in 1152 × 864 size or 13 still images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. ( ) EXP BRKTG Your camcorder automatically shoots three images at about 0.5 sec intervals at different exposures.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in in the menu settings, then press EXEC (p. 178). (4) Press r/R to select BURST, then press EXEC. (5) Press r/R to select the desired settings. (6) Press EXIT to make the menu settings disappear. (7) Press PHOTO deeper.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording Recording images with the flash The flash automatically pops up to strobe. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen. (flash) Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows: t t t AUTO (No indicator) Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording 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 fire.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording Notes •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.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record images on the “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FN and select PAGE2. (3) Press SELFTIMER in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen. (4) Press PHOTO deeper. The self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data from other equipment through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press .
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Titles which have already been recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on the “Memory Stick”. The title does not appear while you are recording a still image with PHOTO. Recorcing date/time The date/time when it is recorded on a “Memory Stick” is recorded. Various settings are not recorded. When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the LCD screen when you press the button.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. This connection produces higher quality MICROMV format pictures. Using the i.LINK cable i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) : Signal flow i.
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” on top of the moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape or a “Memory Stick.” (However, you can record only superimposed still images on the “Memory Stick.”) M. CHROM (Memory chromakey) You can swap only the blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture. M.
