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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. Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
DCR-IP5/IP7BT
©2001 Sony Corporation
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Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. For customers in the U.S.A. WARNING and CANADA To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH moisture.
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Note: For the Customers in the This equipment has been tested and found to U.S.A. comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If you have any questions about this product, you These limits are designed to provide may call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY reasonable protection against harmful (7669) interference in a residential installation. This The number below is for the FCC related matters equipment generates, uses, and can radi
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Main Features Taking moving or still images, and playing them back •Recording a picture on a tape (p. 29) •Recording a still image on a tape (p. 47) •Playing back a tape (p. 39) •Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” (p. 118) (DCR-IP7BT only) •Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 126) (DCR-IP7BT only) •Viewing a still image recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 137) (DCR-IP7BT only) •Viewing a moving picture on a “Memory Stick” (p. 140) (DCR-IP7BT only) Capturing images on your com
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Getting started Main Features Functions to give an effect to your recordings •Digital zoom (p. 102) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, set up the D ZOOM item in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 51) •Picture effect (p. 54) •Digital effect (p. 56) •Title (p. 89, 95) •MEMORY MIX (p. 132) (DCR-IP7BT only) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings •Manual focus (p. 65) •Landscape mode (p. 59) Functions used after recording •END SEARCH (p. 38) •DATA CODE (p. 41
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Introduction – Basic operations This section describes the basic operations used to control and ways to operate the camcorder. How to turn on the power and select the mode To supply power for the camcorder, see “Step 1 Preparing the power supply” on page 18. 1,2 POWER CAMERA MEMORY/ (CHG) NETWORK OFF VCR ON MODE (1) Slide the POWER switch down while pressing the small green button, then release your finger. The camcorder is turned on, and then the camcorder turns to the CAMERA mode so that the C
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Getting started Introduction – Basic operations How to use the control button Most of the operations are carried out using the control button. Select a button displayed on the screen using the control button, then press the center z on the control button. 12 (1) Press v/V/b/B on the control button repeatedly to select the desired button displayed on the screen. The selected button turns orange. PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT LCD VOL END TITLE BRT SCH (2) Press the center z on the control button to enter
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Introduction – Basic operations How to use the FN screen If FN is not displayed on the screen, press DISPLAY or the center z on the control button. 1–3 DISPLAY (1) Select FN with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. The FN screen appears. PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT MENU FOCUS FADER SELF MEM EXPO– FN TIMER MIX SURE In CAMERA mode (2) To change the page, select PAGE1, PAGE2, or PAGE3 with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. The PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 screen appears. (
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Getting started Introduction – Basic operations The screen buttons on the PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 screen In CAMERA mode PAGE1 MENU, FADER, SELFTIMER, MEM MIX*, EXPOSURE, FOCUS PAGE2 LCD BRT, VOL, END SCH, TITLE PAGE3 DIG EFFT, COUNT RESET In VCR mode PAGE1 MENU, VOL, TITLE, MULTI SRCH, x/ PB*, m , BX *, M * PAGE2 LCD BRT, DIG EFFT, END SCH, x/ PB*, m *, BX *, M * PAGE3 DATA CODE, COUNT RESET, qREC CTRL, x/ PB*, m *, BX *, M * * (DCR-IP7BT only) See page 112 for the MEMORY/NETWORK mode (DCR-IP7BT
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Table of contents Main Features .......................................... 4 Searching a recording by date Introduction – Basic operations ............ 6 – Date search ................................... 77 Quick Start Guide ................................. 12 Searching for a photo – Photo search ................................. 79 Getting started Editing Using this manual ................................. 14 Checking supplied accessories ............ 16 Dubbing a tape ........................
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Getting started Table of contents Connecting with a computer Viewing images recorded on a tape using your computer ................... 155 Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” using your computer – DCR-IP7BT only ...... 156 Network operation – DCR-IP7BT only Accessing the network ....................... 162 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and their solutions ......................................... 164 Self-diagnosis display......................... 170 Warning indicators and messages .
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide This guide introduces you to the basic operations for recording/playback. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 21) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). Open the jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing the lens side. Inserting a cassette (p. 27) 1 Slide OPEN/ 2 Push the middle 3 Close the cassette ZEJECT in the portion of the back compartment by
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Quick Start Guide Recording a picture (p. 29) 1 Remove the lens cap. 3 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The CAMERA lamp lights 2 Press OPEN up. to open the POWER CAMERA LCD panel. MEMORY/ (CHG) NETWORK OFF VCR ON Viewfinder MODE When the LCD panel is closed, pull out the 4 Press START/STOP. Your viewfinder until it camcorder starts recording. clicks and use it to To stop recording, press monitor your START/STOP again. recording. START/STOP When you purchase your camcorder, the clock is not set up
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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 tex
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Getting started Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affec
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 RMT-817 or RMT-818 4 5 6 7 qa 89 q; qs qd qf qg qh qj 16
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Getting started Checking supplied accessories 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) qa CD-ROM (Movie Shaker Ver. 3.1 for (p. 192) MICROMV) (1) (p. 155) RMT-817: DCR-IP7BT qs Battery terminal cover (1) (p. 18) RMT-818: DCR-IP5 qd BTA-NW1 Modem Adaptor with 2 AC-L20A AC power adaptor (1), the Bluetooth Function** (1) power cord (1) (p. 19) qf MDM-5614G Modem card** (1) 3 NP-FF50 battery pack (1) (p. 18, 19) qg Modem cable** (1) 4 Size AA (R6) batteries for the Remote Commander (2) (p. 192) qh AC-PT1 AC
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend that you use the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) While turning down the VBATT (battery) release lever in the direction of the arrow 1, remove the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2. (2) Install the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 1 2 2 1 To remove the battery pack The battery pack is removed in the same way as the battery terminal cover. Note on the b
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (F series). See page 174 for details on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing the lens side. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply While the battery pack is being charged, the CHG lamp flashes in the following cases: – The battery pack is not installed correctly. – Something is wrong with the battery pack. When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near the wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power. Charging time Battery pack Full charge NP-FF50 (supplied) 120 NP-FF70 150 The chargi
