Sony DCR-IP55 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-IP55 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-IP55 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.

DCR-

IP45

IP55

Mark on the POWER switch

MEMORY

MEMORY/NETWORK

Network function

—

z

z

Provided

— Not provided

 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 versatile disc). Records in 12 Mbps 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 malfunction.

The   mark is indicated on the MICROMV cassette.

TV color systems differ from country or area. To view your recordings on a TV set, you
need a 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
copyright laws.