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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-IP7BT is marked as "DCR-IP7" on the bottom of the unit). The DCR-IP7BT 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-IP7BT 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 or melody sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Type of difference DCRMEMORY/NETWORK mark1) (on the POWER switch) IP5 IP7BT - z z Provided - Not provided 1) The models with MEMORY/NETWORK marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory and network functions. See page 162 for details. 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. The 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 video disc). Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. 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	6
Quick Start Guide	12
Getting started	14
Using this manual	14
Checking supplied accessories	16
Step 1 Preparing the power supply	18
Installing the battery pack	18
Charging the battery pack	19
Connecting to a wall outlet	21
Step 2 Setting the date and time	23
Step 3 Inserting a cassette	27
Recording – Basics	29
Recording a picture	29
Shooting with the mirror mode	31
Self-timer recording	37
Checking the recording – END SEARCH	38
Playback – Basics	39
Playing back a tape	39
Viewing the recording on the TV screen	45
Advanced Recording Operations	47
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording	47
Using the wide mode	49
Using the fader function	51
Using special effects – Picture effect	54
Using special effects – Digital effect	56
Using the PROGRAM AE function	59
Adjusting the white balance manually	62
Adjusting the exposure manually	64
Focusing manually	65
Advanced Playback Operations	67
Playing back a tape with picture effects	67
Playing back a tape with digital effects	69
Searching for a scene – Multi-picture search	71
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search	75
Searching a recording by date – Date search	77
Searching for a photo – Photo search	79
Editing	81
Dubbing a tape	81
Recording a program	84
Superimposing a title	89
Making your own titles	95
The Micro Cassette Memory	98
Customizing Your Camcorder	102
Changing the menu settings	102
“Memory Stick” Operations	108
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction	108
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording	118
Recording an image from a tape as a still image	123
Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG movie recording	126
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture	128
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX	132
Copying still images from a tape – Photo save	135
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback	137
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback	140
Dubbing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” onto the tape	143
Enlarging still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM	145
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW	147
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection	149
Deleting images	150
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK	154
Connecting with a computer	155
Viewing images recorded on a tape using your computer	155
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” using your computer	156
Network operation	162
Accessing the network	162
Troubleshooting	164
Types of trouble and their solutions	164
Self-diagnosis display	170
Warning indicators and messages	171
Additional Information	173
Compatible cassettes	173
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	174
About i.LINK	176
Using your camcorder abroad	178
Maintenance information and precautions	179
Specifications	185
Quick Reference	187
Identifying the parts and controls	187

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Getting started

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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-IP7BT is marked as “DCR-IP7”

on the bottom of the unit). The DCR-IP7BT 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-IP7BT 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 or melody sound to indicate that

the operation is being carried out.

Type of difference

DCR-

IP5

IP7BT

MEMORY/NETWORK mark

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(on the POWER switch)

Provided

—

Not provided

The models with MEMORY/NETWORK marked on the POWER switch is provided

with memory and network functions. See page 162 for details.

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. The

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 video disc).

Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ from country to country. 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