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- Getting Started - Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-IP220 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-IP220 only." As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Types of differences DCRMark on the POWER switch Network function IP210 MEMORY - IP220 MEMORY/NETWORK z z Provided - Not provided Note on the MICROMV format Your camcorder is based on the MICROMV format. You can only use MICROMV cassettes with your camcorder. •Records and plays back for about 60 minutes with equal quality when compared to DV (digital video). •The micro Cassette Memory feature is provided with all MICROMV cassettes. Your camcorder can access any scene easily using the memory (MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH function). •Adopts the MPEG2 format as a data compression method. This format is the same as the one for DVD (digital versatile disc). Record in 12Mbps bit rate to obtain a higher quality of image. •Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is the still image. This is not a malfunction. The mark is indicated on the MICROMV cassette. Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on the country or area. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. 14

Section	Page
Main Features	4
Introduction – Basic operations	8
Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape	10
Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick”	12
— Getting Started —	14
Using this manual	14
Checking supplied accessories	16
Step 1 Preparing the power supply	17
Inserting the battery pack	17
Charging the battery pack	18
Connecting to a wall outlet	21
Step 2 Setting the date and time	22
Step 3 Inserting a cassette	25
Step 4 Using the touch panel	27
— Recording – Basics —	29
Recording a picture	29
Shooting a backlit subject – BACK LIGHT	37
Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter	37
Self-timer recording	40
Checking the recording – END SEARCH	41
— Playback – Basics —	42
Playing back a tape	42
To display the screen indicators – Display function	43
Viewing the recording on TV	46
— Advanced Recording Operations —	47
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in CAMERA mode	47
Adjusting the white balance manually	52
Using the wide mode	54
Using the fader function	56
Using special effects – Picture effect	58
Using special effects – Digital effect	59
Using the PROGRAM AE	62
Adjusting the exposure manually	65
Using the spot light-metering mode – Flexible Spot Meter	66
Focusing manually	67
Using the spot focus mode – Spot Focus	69
— Advanced Playback Operations —	70
Playing back a tape with picture effects	70
Playing back a tape with digital effects	71
Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM	72
Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH	74
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – TITLE SEARCH	78
Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH	79
— Editing —	80
Dubbing a tape	80
Recording video or TV programs	83
Superimposing a title	88
Making your own titles	94
The micro Cassette Memory	97
— “Memory Stick” Operations —	100
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction	100
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording	111
Recording an image from a tape as a still image	121
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX	125
Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG MOVIE recording	130
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture	133
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback	136
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG MOVIE playback	139
Copying still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” to a tape	141
Enlarging still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM	143
Playing back images continuously – SLIDE SHOW	145
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection	146
Deleting images – DELETE	147
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK	150
— Viewing Images Using your Computer —	151
Viewing images on your computer – Introduction	151
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the i.LINK cable (For Windows users)	153
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users)	154
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users)	164
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer (For Windows users)	169
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users)	172
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer (For Macintosh users)	174
— Using the Network function — (DCR-IP220 only)	175
Accessing the network	175
— Customizing Your Camcorder —	177
Changing the menu settings	177
— Troubleshooting —	186
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble	186
Self-diagnosis display	192
Warning indicators and messages	193
— Additional Information —	195
Usable cassettes	195
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	196
About i.LINK	198
Using your camcorder abroad	200
Maintenance information and precautions	201
Specifications	208
— Quick Reference —	210
Identifying the parts and controls	210

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The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before

you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number

by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-IP220 is the model used for

illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any

differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-IP220

only.”

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in

capital letters.

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is

being carried out.

Types of differences

DCR-

IP210

IP220

Mark on the POWER switch

MEMORY

MEMORY/NETWORK

Network function

—

Provided

—

Not provided

Note on the MICROMV format

Your camcorder is based on the MICROMV format. You can only use

MICROMV cassettes with your camcorder.

•Records and plays back for about 60 minutes with equal quality when compared to

DV (digital video).

•The micro Cassette Memory feature is provided with all MICROMV cassettes. Your

camcorder can access any scene easily using the memory (MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH

function).

•Adopts the MPEG2 format as a data compression method. This format is the same as

the one for DVD (digital versatile disc). Record in 12Mbps bit rate to obtain a higher

quality of image.

•Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is the still image.

This is not a malfunction.

The

mark is indicated on the MICROMV cassette.

Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ depending on the country or area. To view your recordings on a

TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the

— Getting Started —

Using this manual