Sony DCR-IP5 - Manual (Page 14)

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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
DCR- IP5 IP7BT
MEMORY/NETWORK mark 1) — z
(on the POWER switch)
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.