Sony DCR-IP210, DCR-IP220 Operating Instruction

3-076-897-11 (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. DCR-IP Model No. AC-

Serial No. Serial No.

DCR-IP220

DCR-IP210/IP220

©2002 Sony Corporation

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can

Welcome!

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.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As the laser
beam used in this Handycam is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

For customers in the U.S.A.
and CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning
your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and
recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822­8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.

“Memory Stick”

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

DCR-IP220 only

Countries and areas where you can use
network functions are restricted.
For details, refer to the separate Network
Operating Instructions.

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For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222­SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-IP220
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell,

NJ07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with
the equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart
B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

DCR-IP220 only

IMPORTANT NOTE

To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, the following antenna
installation and device operating
configurations must be satisfied: the antenna
has been installed by the manufacturer and no
changes can be made.
This device and its antenna (s) must not be co­located or operating in conjuctions with any
other antenna or transmitter.

For customers in CANADA

DCR-IP220 only

The term “IC:” before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.

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Main Features

Recording moving
pictures or still images,
and playing them back

Main Features

•Viewing moving pictures recorded
on tapes using the i.LINK cable
(p. 153)

(The i.LINK of your camcorder
adopts the
not adopt the
format of

•Viewing images recorded on a
“Memory Stick” using the USB
cable (p. 169, 174)

•Viewing moving pictures recorded
on tapes using the USB cable
(p. 164)

•Capturing images on your
computer from your camcorder
using the USB cable (p. 166)

format only. It does

or the MPEG2

.)

•Recording moving pictures on
tapes (p. 29)

•Playing back tapes (p. 42)

•Recording still images on a
“Memory Stick” (p. 47, 111)

•Recording moving pictures on a
“Memory Stick” (p. 130)

•Viewing still images recorded on a
“Memory Stick” (p. 136)

•Viewing moving pictures recorded
on a “Memory Stick” (p. 139)

Capturing images on your
computer

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Main Features

Accessing the Internet via
a Bluetooth wireless
device (optional) (DCR­IP220 only)

Other uses

Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode

•BACK LIGHT (p. 37)

•NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 37)

•Recording with the flash (p. 49, 116)

•White balance (p. 52)

•PROGRAM AE (p. 62)

•Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 65)

•Flexible Spot Meter (p. 66)

•HOLOGRAM AF (p. 117)

•NightFraming (p. 119)

Functions to give images more impact

•Digital zoom (p. 33) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×,

select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)

•Fader (p. 56)

•Picture effect (p. 58)

•Digital effect (p. 59)

•Title (p. 88, 94)

•MEMORY MIX (p. 125)

Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings

•PROGRAM AE (p. 62)
– Sports lesson
– Landscape

•Manual focus (p. 67)

•Expanded focus (p. 67)

•Spot Focus (p. 69)

Functions to use after recording on a tape

•END SEARCH (p. 41)

•DATA CODE (p. 43)

•Tape PB ZOOM (p. 72)

•MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH (p. 74)

•TITLE SEARCH (p. 78)

Accessing the Internet, sending/
receiving your e-mail. For details,
refer to the Network Function
Operating Instructions supplied
with your camcorder. (DCR-IP220
only) (p. 175)

Getting Started

Main Features

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Table of contents

Main Features...................................... 4

Introduction
– Basic operations

............................ 8

Quick Start Guide

– Recording on a tape ........................... 10

– Recording on a “Memory Stick”...... 12

Getting Started

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

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

Playing back a tape ............................... 42

To display the screen indicators

– Display function ................... 43

Viewing the recording on TV.............. 46

Advanced Recording
Operations

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

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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

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

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

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

Table of contents

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

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

Self-diagnosis display......................... 192

Warning indicators and messages.... 193

Additional Information

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

Identifying the parts and controls .... 210

Index ..................................................... 219

Getting Started

Using the Network function
(DCR-IP220 only)

Accessing the network ....................... 175

For the details, refer to the
Network Function Operating
Instructions supplied with your
camcorder.

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings.............. 177

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and how to correct

trouble ............................................ 186

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Introduction – Basic operations

This section describes the basic operations to operate your camcorder.

How to turn on the power and select the mode

To supply power for your camcorder, see “Step 1 Preparing the power supply” on page

17.

1,2

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY/NETWORK

VCR

(1) Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small

green button, then release your finger.
Your camcorder is turned on, and then your camcorder turns to the CAMERA
mode so that the CAMERA lamp lights up.

(2) Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow. Each time you slide it

down, the mode changes as follows and corresponding mode lamp also lights
up.

CAMERA Use this mode when you record on a tape.
MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP220) or MEMORY (DCR-IP210)

MEMORY: Use this mode when you record on a “Memory Stick,” or play

back or edit an image in a “Memory Stick.”

NETWORK (DCR-IP220 only):

Use this mode when you use the network function. For details,
refer to the supplied Network Function Operating Instructions.

VCR Use this mode when you play back or edit an image recorded on a

tape or “Memory Stick.”

(CHG)
OFF
ON

MODE

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Introduction – Basic operations

How to open the LCD panel

1

(1) Open the LCD panel in the direction of the arrow.
(2) Turn the LCD panel 180 degrees counter-clockwise.
(3) Close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.

When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into your camcorder
body.

Notes

•The LCD panel rotates 180 degrees anticlockwise and 90 degrees clockwise.

•When using the LCD panel except in the mirror mode (p. 35), the viewfinder
automatically turns off.

Getting Started

32

180°

When you set the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the
viewfinder.

When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel

Make sure if the LCD panel is opened in the step 2 position.

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Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape

This chapter introduces you to the basic features to
record pictures on tapes of your camcorder. See the
page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Connecting the power cord (p. 21)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 17).

Open the
jack cover.

Quick Start Guide

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Connect the plug with its v mark facing down.

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Inserting a cassette (p. 25)

1 Slide OPEN/Z EJECT

in the direction of

the arrow and open
the lid.

OPEN/ EJECT

Z

OPEN/Z EJECT

2Push the middle

portion of the back of
the cassette into the
cassette compartment.
Insert the cassette in a
straight line deeply
with the cassette
window facing the
cassette lid.

Cassette window

3Close the cassette

compartment by
pushing down the
cassette lid halfway.
After the cassette
compartment goes
down completely,
close the lid until it
clicks.

Recording a picture (p. 29)

2Set the POWER switch

to CAMERA. The
CAMERA lamp lights
up.

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY/NETWORK

(CHG)
OFF

VCR

ON

MODE

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed with the
LCD screen facing inwards, use the
viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your
eyesight (p. 32).

3Open the LCD panel. The

picture appears on the LCD
screen.

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD
screen (p. 42)

CAMERA

1Set the POWER switch

to VCR.
The VCR lamp lights up.

MEMORY/NETWORK

VCR

1Remove the lens cap.

4Press START/STOP. Your

camcorder starts recording.
To stop recording, press
START/STOP again.

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is not
set up yet. Set the clock setting before recording (p. 22).

POWER

(CHG)
OFF
ON

MODE

2Press of the touch panel to

rewind the tape.

Quick Start Guide

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder by
the LCD panel or the jack cover.

3Press of the touch panel to start

playback.

Note

When using the touch panel, press
operation buttons lightly with your finger
or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220 only).
Do not press the LCD screen with sharp
objects other than the stylus supplied
(DCR-IP220 only).

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Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick”

This chapter introduces you to the basic features to
record on a “Memory Stick” of your camcorder. See the
page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Connecting the power cord (p. 21)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 17).

Open the jack
cover.

Quick Start Guide

AC power adaptor (supplied)

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Connect the plug with its v mark facing down.

Inserting a “Memory Stick” (p. 102)

Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go, as illustrated below.

Ejecting a “Memory Stick”

MEMORY EJECT lever

Open the LCD

“Memory
Stick” slot

panel and slide the
MEMORY EJECT
lever in the
direction of the
arrow.

Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick”

(p. 111)

2Set the

POWER
switch to
MEMORY.
The
MEMORY
lamp lights
up.

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed
with the LCD screen facing
inwards, use the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder lens to
your eyesight (p. 32).

When you purchase your camcorder,
the clock setting is not set up yet. If
you want to record the date and time
for a picture, set the clock setting
before recording (p. 22).

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY/NETWORK

(CHG)
OFF

VCR

ON

MODE

Monitoring the still image on the LCD screen

(p. 136)

1Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.

The MEMORY or VCR lamp lights up.

4Press

PHOTO
lightly.

5Press

PHOTO
deeper.

1Remove the lens cap.

3Open the LCD panel. The

picture appears on the
LCD screen.

When the green z mark
stops flashing, then lights up,
you can record a still image.

The image when you pressed
PHOTO deeper will be
recorded on a “Memory
Stick.”

CAMERA

POWER

MEMORY/NETWORK

(CHG)
OFF

VCR

ON

MODE

Quick Start Guide

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder by
the LCD panel or the jack cover.

2Press PLAY or PB. The last recorded image is

displayed.

PLAY

or

PB

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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

DCR- IP210 IP220
Mark on the POWER switch MEMORY MEMORY/NETWORK
Network function — z

z Provided
— Not provided

Note on the MICROMV format

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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.

Using this manual

Precautions on camcorder care

Lens and LCD screen/finder

•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 affect the
recording in any way.

•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

•

Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions [c].

•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].

Getting Started

[a]

[b]

[d][c]

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Checking supplied accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

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1 AC-L20A AC power adaptor (1), Power

cord (1) (p. 18)

2 NP-FF70 battery pack (1) (p. 17, 18)
3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 46)
4 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 216)

5 Size AA (R6) batteries for the Remote

Commander (2) (p. 217)

6 Lens cap (1) (p. 29)

6

7

qsqa

3

8

qd

7 Lens hood (1) (p. 32)
8 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 100)
9 USB cable (1) (p. 151)
q; CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1)

(p. 154, 172)

qa CD-ROM (Movie Shaker Ver.3.1 for

MICROMV) (1) (p. 153)

qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 202)
qd Stylus (1) (DCR-IP220 only) (p. 176)

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Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not
made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Inserting the battery pack

Your camcorder operates only with the NP-FF70 battery pack.

(1) Slide OPEN in the direction of the arrow and open the battery compartment

lid.

(2) Insert the battery pack with its terminal side facing your camcorder.
(3) Close the battery compartment lid.

1 2 3

To take out the battery pack

Open the battery compartment lid and slide the lever to take out the battery pack.

Getting Started

Lever

Note

Your camcorder operates only with the NP-FF70 battery pack. You cannot use the NP­FF50 battery pack.

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Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Charging the battery pack

Charge the battery pack before using your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (NP-FF70).
See page 196 for details of the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

(1) Open the jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN

jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing down.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.

The battery CHG lamp lights up when the charge begins. After charging is
completed, the battery CHG lamp goes off (full charge).

Battery CHG lamp

CAMERA

4

POWER

MEMORY/NETWORK

VCR

(CHG)
OFF
ON

MODE

18

2

To a wall outlet

3

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

1

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Note

Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of
the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power
adaptor.

While charging the battery pack, the battery CHG lamp flashes in the following
cases:

– The battery pack is not inserted correctly.
– Something is wrong with the battery pack.
– The ambient temperature is extremely high or low.

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-FF70 (supplied) 150

Approximate minutes at 25°C (77°F) to charge an empty battery pack
The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low
because of the ambient temperature.

Recording time

Battery
pack

NP-FF70
(supplied)

Recording with the

viewfinder

Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical*

130 70 115 60 130 70

Getting Started

Recording with the LCD screen

Backlighting on Backlighting off

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

* Approximate recording time when you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and

turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Playing time

Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed

NP-FF70 (supplied) 140 175

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

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Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Note

Approximate recording time and playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the
battery pack has enough power to operate

Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining
indicator is correct.

Recommended charging temperature

We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C
to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

What is “InfoLITHIUM”?

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as
battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible
with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (NP-FF70). Your camcorder operates only with
the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” F series battery packs have the

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

mark.

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Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Connecting to a wall outlet

When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a
wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.

(1) Open the jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN

jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing down.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

Getting Started

1

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes

•The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is inserted in your
camcorder.

•The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack cannot supply
any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.

A car battery

You cannot use a car battery with your camcorder.

2,3

To a wall outlet

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Step 2 Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET”
will be displayed each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY
unless you set the date and time settings.
If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings
may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in
your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 203). In this case, charge the built-in
rechargeable battery, then set your area, the daylight saving time (DST), the year, the
month, the day, the hour and the minute.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.

The CAMERA or MEMORY lamp lights up.

(2) Press FN (Function) to display PAGE1 (p. 27).
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Press r/R to select
(5) Press r/R to select CLOCK SET, then press EXEC.
(6) Press r/R to select your area, then press EXEC.
(7) Press r/R to select whether your area is in the daylight saving time or not,

then press EXEC.

(8) Press r/R to select the desired year, then press EXEC.
(9) Set the month, day and hour with the same procedure as step 8.
(10) Press r/R to set the minute, then press EXEC by the time signal. The clock

starts to move.

, then press EXEC.

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Step 2 Setting the date and time

2,3

MENU

FN

4

r

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET
USB STREAM
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE

Rr

6

r

CLOCK SET
AREA26

New York, Bogota
DST OFF
DATE Y M D

– – – – – – – – – – – : – –

Rr

8,9

r

CLOCK SET
AREA26

New York, Bogota
DST OFF
DATE Y M D

2002 JAN 1 12 : 00PM

Rr

EXEC

R

r

EXEC

R

r

EXEC

R

EXIT

R

GMT –5.0

R

EXIT

GMT –5.0

RRR RR

rrr rr

RET.

EXIT

EXEC EXEC

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET
USB STREAM
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE

EXIT

––:––:––

Rr

EXEC

RET.

EXEC EXEC

CLOCK SET
AREA26

New York, Bogota

DST OFF

ON

DATE Y M D

– – – – – – – – – – – : – –

EXIT

–5.0

GMT

Rr

EXEC

EXEC

CLOCK SET
AREA26

New York, Bogota

DST OFF

RRR R R

DATE Y M D

2002 NOV 15 5 : 30PM

rrr r r

EXIT

R

GMT –5.0

r

Rr

EXEC

5

CLOCK SET
AREA 1

Lisbon, London
DST OFF
DATE Y M D

– – – – – – – – – – – : – –

7

CLOCK SET
AREA26

New York, Bogota

DST OFF

RRR R R

DATE Y M D

2002 JAN 1 12 : 00PM

rrr r r

10

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET
USB STREAM
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE

Rr

Rr

Rr

R

GMT +0.0

r

EXEC

R

GMT –5.0

r

EXEC

NOV 15 2002
5:30:00 PM

EXEC

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

RET.

Getting Started

The year changes as follows:

2000 2002 2079

To return to FN (Function)

Press EXIT.

When using your camcorder abroad

Set the clock to the local time (p. 24).

If you use your camcorder in a region where daylight saving time is used

Set DST SET to ON in the menu settings.

If you do not set the date and time

“--- -- ----” and “--:--:--” are recorded on the tape or the “Memory Stick” as the data
code.

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.

•12:00 AM stands for midnight.

•12:00 PM stands for noon.

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Step 2 Setting the date and time

Simple setting of clock by time difference

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select AREA
SET and DST SET* in the menu settings.
See page 185 for more information.
* Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.

World time difference

192021 2223 24 2526 27293031 1 2346810121314161718

Area Time-zone
code differences

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Area setting

GMT

1

+01:00

2

+02:00

3

+03:00

4

+03:30

5

+04:00

6

+04:30

7

+05:00

8

+05:30

9

+06:00

10

+06:30

11

+07:00

12

+08:00

13

+09:00

14

+09:30

15

+10:00

16

To set your local time

Select AREA SET in the menu settings, then press EXEC. Next, select the country or area
where you stay in, using the table above, then press EXEC.

Lisbon, London
Berlin, Paris
Helsinki, Cairo
Moscow, Nairobi
Tehran
Abu Dhabi, Baku
Kabul
Karachi, Islamabad
Calcutta, New Delhi
Almaty, Dhaka
Rangoon
Bangkok, Jakarta
HongKong, Singapore
Seoul, Tokyo
Adelaide, Darwin
Melbourne, Sydney

Area Time-zone
code differences

+11:00

17

+12:00

18

–12:00

19

–11:00

20

–10:00

21

–09:00

22

–08:00

23

–07:00

24

–06:00

25

–05:00

26

–04:00

27

–03:30

28

–03:00

29

–02:00

30

–01:00

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Area setting

Solomon Is
Fiji, Wellington
Eniwetok, Kwajalein
Midway Is., Samoa
Hawaii
Alaska
LosAngeles, Tijuana
Denver, Arizona
Chicago, MexicoCity
New York, Bogota
Santiago
St. John’s
Brasilia, Montevideo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores

Step 3 Inserting a cassette

(1) Prepare the power source (p. 17).
(2) Slide OPEN/Z EJECT

cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.

(3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette into the cassette

compartment.
Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply with the cassette window facing the
cassette lid.

(4) Close the cassette compartment by pushing down the cassette lid halfway. The

cassette compartment automatically goes down.

(5) After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid.

in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The

Getting Started

2

OPEN/Z EJECT

Cassette lid

Cassette
compartment

Cassette window

4,53

To eject a cassette

Follow the procedures above, and take out the cassette after the cassette compartment
opens completely in step 2.

Note

Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.

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Step 3 Inserting a cassette

Note on the label

Labels may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Therefore, be sure not to:

•Stick on any labels other than the one supplied.

•Stick the label onto any part of the cassette other than the label position [a].

[a]

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Step 4 Using the touch panel

Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Press the LCD screen with
your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-IP220 only) to operate each function. This
section describes how to operate the touch panel during recording or playing back
images on a tape.

(1) Prepare the power source (p. 17 to 21).
(2) Open the LCD panel.
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to record or VCR to play back.
(4) Press FN to display PAGE1. The operation buttons of PAGE1 appear on the

LCD screen.

(5) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2. The operation buttons of PAGE2 appear on the

LCD screen.

(6) Press PAGE3 to go to PAGE3. The operation buttons of PAGE3 appear on the

LCD screen.

(7) Press a desired operation item. See relevant pages of this manual for each

function.

3

CAMERA

MEMORY/NETWORK

VCR

POWER

(CHG)
OFF
ON

MODE

Getting Started

4-6

FN

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3

SPOT

FOCUS

MENU END

SELF

TIMER

SCH

EXIT

SPOT

METER

EXPO-

SURE

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3

TITLE

DIG

EFFT

EXIT

MEM

MIX

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To execute settings

Press EXEC or OK. The display returns to PAGE1, 2 or 3.

To cancel settings

Press OFF. The display returns to PAGE1, 2 or 3.

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3

LCD
BRT

VOL

EXIT

COUNT
RESET

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Step 4 Using the touch panel

Notes

•When using the touch panel, press the LCD screen lightly with your finger or the
supplied stylus (DCR-IP220 only).

•Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the supplied stylus (DCR­IP220 only).

•Do not press the LCD screen too hard.

•Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.

•If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You
can make the display appear or disappear with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your
camcorder.

•When the operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is
required (CALIBRATION) (p. 204).

•When the LCD screen gets dirty, use the supplied cleaning cloth.

When executing each item

The green bar appears above the item.

If an item is not available

The color of the items changes to gray.

Press FN to display the following buttons:

In CAMERA mode

PAGE1 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, SELF TIMER, END SCH, EXPOSURE, SPOT METER
PAGE2 TITLE, DIG EFFT, MEM MIX
PAGE3 LCD BRT, VOL, COUNT RESET

In VCR mode

PAGE1 MENU, VOL, TITLE, MULTI SCH
PAGE2 LCD BRT, DIG EFFT, PB ZOOM, END SCH
PAGE3 DATA CODE, COUNT RESET, REC CTRL

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See page 104 when you set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides.
(2) Prepare the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” (p. 17

to 26) for more information.

(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The CAMERA lamp lights up and your

camcorder is set to the recording standby mode.

(4) Open the LCD panel. The picture disappears from the viewfinder and appears

on the LCD screen.

(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator

appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder
lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

CAMERA

3

MEMORY/NETWORK

VCR

POWER

(CHG)
OFF
ON

MODE

Recording – Basics

Microphone

1

5

Camera recording
lamp

REC

50min

0:00:01

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Recording a picture

After recording

(1) Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.
(2) Close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing inwards.
(3) Eject the cassette.
(4) Remove the power source.

Notes

•Fasten the grip belt firmly.

•Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

To enable transition

•Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene can be performed
as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. You can
perform the transition with the end search function (p. 41) even after ejecting the
cassette.

•When you want to change the battery pack, be sure to set the POWER switch to
(CHG) OFF. It does not affect transition.

Recording data

The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed
during recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display
the recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote
Commander for this operation (p. 43).

If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for five minutes while the
cassette is inserted

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to (CHG)
OFF, and to CAMERA during playback again. However, your camcorder does not turn
off automatically while the cassette is not inserted.

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The battery life when you record using the LCD screen

The battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder.