Sony DCR-IP7BT - Network Handycam Ip User manual

3-069-935-11 (1)
DCR-IP7/IP7BT/
PC120/PC120BT
Network Function Operating Instructions
© 2001 Sony Corporation
Registration code

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On trademarks
•ImageStation is the registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
•“Memory Stick” and are the registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Sony
Corporation under license.
•NetFront by Access Co., Ltd. is adopted for the Internet function of this product.
NetFront is registered trademark of Access Co., Ltd in Japan.
Copyright © 1996 – 2000 ACCESS CO., LTD.
•Portions of the supplied software are based in part on the work of the Independent
JPEG Group.
All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not
mentioned in each case in this manual.
No compensation for your recording
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback of attached
or downloaded files is not made due to a malfunction, storage media, etc.
Precaution
•Before using the network function, be sure to set up the clock of the camcorder. For
details, refer to the operating instructions of the camcorder. If you use the network
function without setting the clock, you may not send or receive e-mail, or view a Web
page.
•Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC power adaptor while in
NETWORK mode. The setup for the NETWORK mode may be lost. Also, exit the
NETWORK mode when setting the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or switching the
mode.
•We recommend that you make backup copies of the e-mail messages, the network
preferences. These may be lost due to a memory corruption. As for the network
preferences, write them down on paper. (Use “Setup memo” on page XX.) Also, these
data may be lost when repairing the camcorder by services.
•The network function is available only in the country or area where you purchased the
camcorder.
•The reset button cannot reset the network preferences.
For customers in CANADA
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be
operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment
that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

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Table of contents

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– Introduction –
Network function on the camcorder
The camcorder can access the Internet through your provider by a dial-up networking
connection with a Bluetooth device, and view a Web page, send and receive e-mail with
images attached to it. Bluetooth specification ver. 1.1 is adopted for the communication
system of the camcorder, and Compatible Bluetooth profiles are “Generic Access
Profile” and “Dial-up Networking Profiles.”
Customer registration makes you use “Sony Style Connect” for setting network
preferences easily and “An album on the Web” for providing a special photo album on
the Internet for the user.
The album on the Web uses the function of “ImageStation.”
• Access the Internet easily
You can view a Web page via the Internet.
• Send/receive your e-mail
You can send or receive e-mail
anytime, and attach images to e-
mail.
Your camcorder To the InternetBluetooth device, such as
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• Making your album on the Web
You can upload images to your
album, and view or edit your
album.
• Easy network preferences (Sony Style Connect)
Using “Sony Style Connect,” you can easily set the Internet and e-mail preferences.
Once you make the DI customer registration, you can get your DI customer ID and
password. Entering your DI customer ID, password, and telephone number of an
access point, you can access the Internet right away. To use “Sony Style Connect,” the
customer registration and sign-up with the recommended internet service provider
(R-net) are required.
Before using the network function, be sure to set up the clock of the camcorder. The
clock is not set up at the default setting.
You also have to set up the camcorder and the peripheral device, and make
registrations (Customer registration, internet service provider sign-up, etc.)
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Network function on the camcorder
Before using the network function
Check that the procedure for using the network function following the flowchart below.
When using all of the network function
– An album on the Web, e-mail, browser
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When using e-mail and browser of the network function
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Network function on the camcorder
Required procedures list

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Overview of the Bluetooth wireless
technology
What is the Bluetooth wireless technology?
The Bluetooth wireless technology allows communication between various Bluetooth
devices without using cables. Devices which can use this technology include PCs,
computer peripheral devices, PDAs, and mobile phones. This omnidirectional
communication system enables communication even if the Bluetooth devices is in a bag
or there are obstacles between the devices.
Also, the Bluetooth wireless technology has an advanced security, such as scramble
frequency, data encryption.
Authentication
Authentication routine can block unspecified users’ access to this network. When
making a communication with an unregistered Bluetooth device, register each other by
entering a common pass key to each device, first. When connecting with a registered
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Basic operations in the NETWORK mode
This section describes basic control ways to operate the camcorder, which are used for
the network operations.
How to use the Network Menu
To access the Network Menu, refer to the section “Accessing to the network” in the
operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.
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[a]: Send and receive e-mail. For details, see “Using e-mail” on page XX.
[b]: Upload the images to your album on the Web and post the images on the Internet.
For details, see “Making your album on the Web” on page XX.
[c]: View a Web page through the Internet. For details, see “Viewing Web pages” on
page XX.
[d]: You have to make various setup through this menu before using the network
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How to use the control button
Most of the network operations are carried out by the control button. Select a button on
the screen using the control button, then enter it by pressing the control button.
Note
The shape of the control button differs depending on your camcorder model.
(1)Press v/V/b/Bon the control button repeatedly to select the desired button
displayed on the screen.
The selected button turns orange.
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(2)Press the center zon the control button to enter it.
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Repeat steps 1 and 2 to execute the function.
The procedure above is referred to as “Select [XXXX], then execute it” in this
network function operating instructions.
How to input characters
You have to frequently enter characters, such as e-mail addresses, Web page addresses
(URL) to use the network function. This section describes how to input characters.
1Selecting the character type
(1)Display the character input screen.
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(2)Select either of the character type tab.
ROMAN: When inputting alphabetical characters.
123: When inputting numerical characters.
When selecting ROMAN When selecting 123
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2Inputting characters
(1)Select the key which has the character you want to input.
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(2)Press the center zon the control button to enter it.
Pressing it repeatedly selects the other characters on the key. When inputting
the same character or the other characters on the same key, select another key
using v/V/b/Bon the control button, then select the previous key again. For
details on available characters, see the “The characters list” on page XX.
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(3)Repeat steps 1 and 2 to input characters.
(4)After you input the characters, select [Enter], then execute it.
The screen which is displayed before you display the character input screen
appears.
Note
Even if you cancel inputting characters, select [Enter], then execute it to exit the
character input screen.
To delete the character
Select [<] or [,]. Each time you press the center zon the control button, the cursor is
moved to the left or right. Move the cursor at the right of the character you want to
delete, select [Back Space], then execute it. The character at the left of the cursor is
deleted.
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To add a character
Select [<] or [,]. Each time you press the center zon the control button, the cursor is
moved to the left or right. Move the cursor at the position you want to add a character,
then input characters.
To start a new line
Select [ ], then execute it.
E.g., Enter “Hello” into the Subject item on the Send screen
(1)Select the abc tab.
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(2)Select [ghi], then press the center zon the control button five times.
“H” is entered.
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(3)Select [def], then press the center zon the control button twice.
“e” is entered.
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(4)Select [jkl], then press the center zon the control button three times.
“l” is entered.
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(5)Select [ ], then execute it.
The cursor moves to the next position.
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(6)Select [jkl], then press the center zon the control button three times.
“l” is entered.
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(7)Select [mno], then press the center zon the control button three times.
“o” is entered.
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(8)Select [enter], execute it.
“Hello” is entered and the Send screen appears again.
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The available characters list
Alphabetical characters
Key Character
abc a tb tc tA tB tC ta t...
def d te tf tD tE tF td t...
ghi g th ti tG tH tI tg t...
jkl j tk tl tJ tK tL tj t...
mno m tn to tM tN tO tm t...
pqrs p tq tr ts tP tQ tR tS tp t...
tuv t tu tv tT tU tV tt t...
wxyz w tx ty tz tW tX tY tZ tw t...
Symbol characters
Key Character
. ',?! . t' t, t? t! t. t...
@/~\^ @ t/ t~ t\ t^ t@ t...
www. www. t.com t.net t.html twww. t...
`´ˆ a: à tá tâ tà t... A: À tÁ t tÀ t...
e: è té tê tè t... E: È tÉ tÊ tÈ t...
i: ì tí tî tì t... I: Ì tÍ tÎ tÌ t...
o: ò tó tô tò t... O: Ò tÓ tÔ tÒ t...
u: ù tú tû tù t... U: Ù tÚ tÛ tÙ t...
y: # Y: #
¨ ˜ a: ä tã tä t... A: Ä tà tÄ t...
e: ë E: Ë
i: ï I: Ï
o: ö tõ tö t... O: Ö tÕ tÖ t...
u: ü U: Ü
y: ÿ n: ñ
N: Ñ
çß¿¡ ç tß t¿ t¡ tÇ t ç t...
|<>{} | t< t> t{ t} t| t...
()[] ( t) t[ t] t( t...
.+-=_ . t+ t- t= t_ t. t...
*;&:' * t; t& t: t' t* t...
#"$% # t" t$ t% t# t...
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Numerical characters
Key Character
00
11
22
33
44
55
66
77
88
99
How to use the toolbar on the browser
When you access the Internet and view a Web page, you can make various operations
using the toolbar. While the browse screen is displayed, press BROWSER MENU on the
camcorder to display the toolbar. For details on BROWSER MENU, refer to the
operating instructions of the camcorder.
To show the toolbar
(1)Press BROWSER MENU on the camcorder.
The following toolbar appears.
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(2)Press Von the control button.
The rest of the toolbar buttons appear.
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To hide the toolbar
Press BROWSER MENU on the camcorder again. The toolbar disappears.
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The buttons on the toolbar
The buttons on the upper stage
Button Function
(Previous Page) Go to the previous page in your step
(Next Page) Go to the next page in your step
(Reflesh) Refresh the current page
Use this button when images or characters on the Web
page are not displayed properly.
(Stop) Stop loading the current page
(New URL) Jump to another page
(Bookmark) Bookmark the current page (Bookmarks are stored in the
camcorder.) Bookmarking is convenient to access the
frequently-visited pages.
(Line Close) Disconnect the phone line
@ (Exit) Exit the browser
The buttons on the lower stage
Button Function
(Zoom) Change the page size
(Frame Select) Change the frame of the page to be controled. Use on the
pages that the frames are separated.
(Page Information) Show the title and URL of the current page
(Page Memo) Store the current page in the “Memory Stick.” You can
view the page without accessing the Internet.
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This section describes making a registration with a Bluetooth device. Here describes the
procedure when registering the Sony Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function. Once
the registration is made, the camcorder can connect with the Bluetooth device without
deleting its registration. Up to three Bluetooth devices can be registered. Also, refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth device.
Notes
•When using the Sony BTA-NW1 Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function, install it
on a location that has no obstacles between the camcorder and the device, and the
distance must be within 10 m (3.3 feet).
•The connection may be interrupted depending on the communication condition.
When using the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function
1Preparing the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function
Set the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function into the connection standby state
(BONDING). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Modem
Adaptor with Bluetooth Function.
2Specifying the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function as the
connection device
(1)Open the Network Menu.
For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to the section “Accessing
to the network”in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.
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(2)Select [ Setup], then execute it.
The Setup screen appears.
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(3)Select [Bluetooth Setup], then execute it.
The Bluetooth Setup screen appears.
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(4)Select [Select], then execute it.
The Bluetooth devices list appears. When making a registration for the first
time, only [Return] and [New] are indicated. The list shows up to three
Bluetooth devices. When selecting the Bluetooth device listed on it, see the
section “Selecting other Bluetooth devices from the list”on page XX.
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Tip
The last-used Bluetooth equipped device is listed next to [New].
(5)Select [New], then execute it.
The camcorder starts searching Bluetooth devices. When the searching is
completed, the available Bluetooth devices list appears.
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Notes
•The searching time is for about 10 to 60 seconds. This time depends on the number
of Bluetooth devices around the camcorder.
•If the Bluetooth device you want to register is not searched, carry out the
procedure again from step 4.
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(6)Select the desired Bluetooth device, then execute it.
The character input screen appears.
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(7)Enter the pass key.
For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters”on page
XX.
E. g., When using the BTA-NW1 Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function, the
pass key is its serial number which is indicated on the label on the rear panel.
Tip on “Pass key”
The pass key is an identification number needed to allow two Bluetooth
devices to communicate with each other. The connection will be permitted
after entering the pass key. This “Pass key”is also referred to as a “Bluetooth
pass key,”“PIN,”“Bluetooth PIN,”etc. For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the Bluetooth adaptor.
(8)Select [Enter], then execute it.
After the registration is completed, the Bluetooth Setup screen appears again.
The selected Bluetooth device is specified.
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Note
When the message “Bluetooth Registration Error Check The Passkey”is
indicated, select [OK], then execute it. Carry out the procedure again from step
4.
(9)Select [Exit], then execute it.
The Setup screen appears again. For details on how to turn off the Modem
Adaptor with Bluetooth Function, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function.
MODEM ADAPTOR WITH BLUETOOTHTM FUNCTION
MODEL NO. BTA-NW1
®
Pass key
The number used when registering a
Bluetooth device
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(10)Select [Exit], then execute it.
The Network Menu appears again.
When the registration was failed
Carry out the procedure “When using the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function ”
on page xx again from step 4.
Displaying self information
You can display your camcorder information.
(1)Open the Network Menu.
For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to the section “Accessing
to the network”in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.
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(2)Select [ Setup], then execute it.
The Setup screen appears.
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(3)Select [Bluetooth Setup], then execute it.
The Bluetooth Setup screen appears.
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(4)Select [Self information], then execute it.
The Bluetooth: Self information screen appears.
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Registering a Bluetooth device
This is the unique address equipped
with each camcorder at the factory. This
is used when exchanging information
between the devices. This cannot be
modified.
The model name