Sony DCR-IP55 - 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-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.
Types of differences
DCR- IP45 IP55
Mark on the POWER switch MEMORY MEMORY/NETWORK
Network function — z
z Provided
— Not provided
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 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.
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ from country or area. To view your recordings on a TV set, you
need a 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.