Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording a superimposed image to tape Before operation •Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a “Memory Stick” recorded with still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) In the standby mode, press FN and select PAGE2. (3) Press MEM MIX. The last image recorded on the “Memory Stick” appears on the right lower part of the LCD screen.
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX To change the still image to be superimposed Press –/+ on the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY MIX Press OFF. The display returns to PAGE2. Notes • You cannot use the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick”. • When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear. • During recording you cannot reselect the mode setting.
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX 1 CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK (CHG) OFF VCR ON MODE POWER 3 MEM MIX OFF MCCAM LUMI MEM MIX OK CAMCM MCCAM CHROM CHROM Still image + 2 4,5 MEM MIX OFF + FN OK M. LUMI + 6 PAGE2 + MEM MIX OFF + OK M. LUMI + + To change the still image to be superimposed Press –/+ on the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY MIX Press OFF. The display returns to PAGE2.
Recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” – MPEG movie recording You can record moving pictures with sound on the “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up.
Recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” – MPEG movie recording Note Sound is recorded in monaural. MPEG movie recorded with the camcorder: •Is MPEG MOVIE AD •Cannot be played back on other digital still cameras and digital video camera recorders. •Cannot be output from the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface).
Recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” – MPEG movie recording Self-timer MPEG movie 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 START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture 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 . The picture recorded on the tape is played back.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture When the ”Memory Stick“ access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off, eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. Titles cannot be recorded You cannot record them on the “Memory Stick”. The title does not appear while you are recording a moving picture with START/STOP. Various settings recorded on a tape They cannot be recorded on the “Memory Stick”.
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture 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.
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images including moving pictures on single screen arranged in the same order as a “Memory Stick” by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (2) Press PLAY or PB “Memory Stick.” The last recorded image is displayed.
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback To play back recorded images on a TV screen •Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before the operation. •When operating memory photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is as good as ever. •Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be output from the TV speakers.
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (2) In MEMORY/NETWORK mode, go to step 3. In VCR mode, press PB. (3) Press INDEX to display the index screen. A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode.
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back 6 images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (2) Press PLAY or PB. The last recorded image is displayed. (3) Press –/+ to select the desired moving pictures.
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback To change the screen size Press SCRN SIZE.
Copying still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” to a tape You can copy still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” and record them to a tape. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation •Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired images and stop playback. (3) Press PB.
Copying images recorded on the “Memory Stick” to a tape Notes •You cannot copy MPEG movie files to the tape. •You cannot copy the index screen to the tape. During copying You cannot operate the following functions: – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY DELETE – MEMORY –/+ – MEMORY MIX Image data modified on your computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy modified images with your camcorder. “Memory Stick” Operations 141 01US12MEM-ENTSC (135-150).
Enlarging still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. You can select and view a desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to the “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) In the memory playback mode, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press PB ZOOM. PB ZOOM screen appears.
Enlarging still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM Pictures in the Memory PB ZOOM mode Pictures are not output through the i.LINK (MICROMV Interface). In the Memory PB ZOOM mode If you press DSPL/TOUCH PANEL button, the frame on the Memory PB ZOOM screen disappears. You cannot move the part you pressed to the center of the LCD screen. Edge of an enlarged image The edge of an enlarged image cannot be displayed in the center of the LCD screen.
Playing back images continuously – SLIDE SHOW Your camcorder can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is especially useful when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select SLIDE SHOW in in the menu settings (p. 179). And press EXEC. (4) Press START.
Playing back images continuously – SLIDE SHOW To view the recorded images on TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder (p. 47) before operation. If you change the “Memory Stick” during operation The slide show does not operate. If you change the “Memory Stick,” be sure to follow the steps again from the beginning. To play the slide show with the screen indicators turned off After step 3, press DSPL/TOUCH PANEL to turn off the screen indicators.
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (2) In MEMORY/NETWORK mode, go to step 3. In VCR mode, press PB. (3) Press INDEX on your camcorder to display the index. (4) Press - MARK. The screen to protect the image appears. (5) Press the image you want to protect.
Deleting images – DELETE You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or selected images. Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. Press PLAY or PB, then press –/+ to select the image you want to delete. Press FN to display PAGE1. Press DELETE. DELETE? appears on the LCD screen. Press OK. The selected image is deleted.
Deleting images – DELETE Deleting selected images on the index screen Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (2) In MEMORY/NETWORK mode, go to step 3. In VCR mode, press PB. (3) Press INDEX to display the index. (4) Press DEL, then press the image you want to delete. The number of the selected image is highlighted. (5) If there is other image you want to delete, press the image.
Deleting images – DELETE Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU, then select DELETE ALL in in the menu settings (p. 179). And press EXEC. (4) Press R/r to select OK, then press EXEC. OK changes to EXECUTE. (5) Press EXEC. DELETING appears on the LCD screen.
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK You can specify the recorded still image to print out by putting marks. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (2) In MEMORY/NETWORK mode, go to step 3. In VCR mode, press PB.
— Viewing Images Using your Computer — Viewing images on your computer – Introduction There are the following ways of connecting the camcorder to a computer in order to view images saved on a “Memory Stick” or recorded on a tape on your computer. To view images on a computer which has a “Memory Stick” slot, first remove the “Memory Stick” from the camcorder and then insert it into the computer’s “Memory Stick” slot. USB cable (supplied) i.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the i.LINK cable You can view or edit the images recorded on a tape using your computer. You can record images edited with the computer on the tape. To view images on your computer, the application software MovieShaker Ver.3.1 for MICROMV (supplied) and i.LINK cable is required. Computer i.LINK (MICROMV Interface) i.LINK connector : Signal flow i.LINK cable Note To view images on your computer, you have to install the i.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to the computer. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly. When connecting to a computer via the USB jack You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to the computer’s USB connector.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Recommended computer usage environment when connecting via USB cable and viewing the “Memory Stick” images on the computer Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional standard installation is required. However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Installing the USB driver Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to your computer. Connect the USB cable according to “Making the computer recognize the camcorder”. If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, log in with permission of administrators. If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer managers. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Making the computer recognize the camcorder Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer Refer to page 166, 169 for details on viewing the “Memory Stick” images on your computer. You need to install PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape on your computer. Install it from the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” (1) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). (3) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your computer recognises the camcorder, and the Add Hardware Wizard starts.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following procedure to correctly install the USB driver. Viewing images recorded on a tape Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Windows XP 6 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart your computer. Viewing Images Using your Computer Windows 2000 Professional Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure described in “Installing the USB driver” on page 155. 159 01US13VIE-ENTSC (151-171).p65 159 4/1/02, 3:29 PM DCR-IP45/IP55 3-075-459-11(1).
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only). 4 Connect the USB connector on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users Capturing images with “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” You need to install the USB driver and PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape on your computer (p. 155). If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorised as Power Users or log in with permission of administrators. If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission of managers. Viewing images recorded on a tape (5) Click on the screen.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users (6) Select . Preview window (7) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. (USB) jack USB connector USB cable (supplied) (8) Press on the LCD screen to start playback. The picture from the tape appears on preview window on your computer. 162 01US13VIE-ENTSC (151-171).p65 162 4/1/02, 3:29 PM DCR-IP45/IP55 3-075-459-11(1).
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users Viewing pictures live from your camcorder (1) Follow the steps 1, 2 on page 161. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Select USB STREAM in to ON in the menu settings (p. 181). (3) Follow the steps 4 to 7 on pages 161 and 162. The picture from your camcorder appears on preview window on your computer. Capturing still images Preview window .
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users Capturing moving pictures Preview window (1) Select Thumbnail list widow . (2) Look at the preview window and click on want to capture. changes to . at the first scene of the movie you (3) Look at the preview window and click on at the last scene you want to capture. The moving picture is captured. The captured images appear in the thumbnail list window.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users Carry out the following operations after quitting the application: – Disconnect the USB cable. – Change the POWER switch to the other position or set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder.
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Windows users Viewing images Before operation •You need to install the USB driver to view “Memory Stick” images on your computer (p. 155). •An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder.
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Windows users (5) Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder. For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and image files.” Desired file type Still image/ Moving picture* Double-click in this order “Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder t Image file * Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended.
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Windows users Disconnect the USB cable and remove the “Memory Stick” or setthe POWER switch to OFF(CHG) – For Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Me, Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional users To unplug the USB cable, eject the “Memory Stick” or set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG), follow the procedure below. (1) Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the Task Tray and click to cancel the applicable drive.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Macintosh users When connecting to a computer via the USB jack You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to the computer's USB connector. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for viewing images. Recommended Macintosh environment Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1) standard installation is required.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Macintosh users Installing the USB driver Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB driver is completed. For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users (1) Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software screen appears. (3) Click the “USB Driver” to open the folder containing the six files related to “Driver.
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Macintosh users Viewing images Before operation You need to install the USB driver to view the “Memory Stick” images on your computer. (p. 170) QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load. (2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only).
— Using the Network function — Accessing the network – DCR-IP55 only You can access the Internet using a Bluetooth equipped device that is complied to the camcorder. Once the access is made, you can view a Web page, send/receive your email, etc. This section describes only how to open the Network Menu. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK. (2) Press [NETWORK]. (Bluetooth) lamp lights up and Network Menu appears.
Accessing the network How to hold your camcorder when operating in NETWORK mode Hold your camcorder with your hand through the wrist strap to keep from dropping it. The operation buttons needed in NETWORK mode are displayed on the LCD screen. Press the buttons with the stylus supplied. Put it back in the holder on the wrist strap. Hold the stylus correctly as shown in the illustration and insert it until it clicks. Using the Network function After using the stylus 173 01US14VIE-ENTSC (172-173).
— Customising Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, press r/R to select the menu items. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and the mode. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP55 only) or VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Press r/R to select a desired icon, then press EXEC. (5) Press r/R to select a desired item, then press EXEC.
Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Icon/item Mode POWER switch Meaning MANUAL SET —— To suit your specific shooting requirement.