2-514-607-12(1)
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
HVR-Z1E/Z1P
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• EN55103-1 : Electromagnetic Interference
(Emission)
• EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic Susceptibility
(Immunity)
Read this first
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light
industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled
EMC environment ex. TV studio).
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound of
this camcorder.
b Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetic causes data
transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the
application or disconnect and connect the i.LINK
cable again.
This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 1 meter (3.28
feet).
For the customers in the Nederland
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
Voor de klanten in Nederland
Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die
niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de
levensduur van het apparaat.
HVR-Z1E only
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC
ADAPTOR
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to
this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch
vervangen moet worden.
De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door
vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one
and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e.,
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als
klein chemisch afval (KCA).
marked with
or
mark) must be used.
Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur
in voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte
wijze verwerkt worden.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover
after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without
the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service station.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
HVR-Z1E only
This product with the
marking complies
with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and
the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by
the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies
conformity to the following European standards:
• EN60065 : Product Safety (Supplied AC Adaptor
only)
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Disposal of Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment for business use
(Applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
collection systems)
Notes on use
Your camcorder is capable of recording in HDV,
DVCAM, and DV formats.
When recording in HDV/DV format, it is
recommended to use mini DV cassettes.
When recording in DVCAM format, it is
recommended to use mini DVCAM cassettes.
The HDV standards
• Digital high-definition (HD) video signals are
recorded and played back on a DV format cassette.
• HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2 format,
which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite) digital
and terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings and in
Blu-ray disc recorders.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For more
detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local Sony office or
visit Sony Europe’s web site for business
customers:
z Tip
• Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i
specification, which utilizes 1080 effective scanning
lines, within the HDV standards, and records
pictures at the image bit rate of about 25 Mbps. The
i.LINK Interface is adopted as the digital interface
enabling a digital connection with TVs and personal
computers compatible with the HDV format.
Recording
• Before starting to record, test the recording function
to make sure the picture and sound are recorded
without any problems.
• Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot
be provided, even if recording or playback is not
possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder,
storage media, etc.
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• TV color systems differ depending on the country/
region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need
a PAL system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the
copyright laws.
The LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder 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 appear constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder.
These points are normal results of the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recording in any way.
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens
to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause
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malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera
near a window or outdoors.
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your
camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun
only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
Playing back HDV tapes on other
devices
A tape recorded in the HDV format cannot be
played back on a device that is not compatible with
the HDV format.
Viewfinder
Check the contents of tapes by playing them back
on this camcorder prior to playing them back on
other devices.
Connecting other devices
LCD panel
Before connecting your camcorder to other device
such as a VCR or a computer with an i.LINK cable,
be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper
direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly
in the wrong direction, the terminal may be
damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your
camcorder.
Using this manual
Battery pack
• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder
used on this manual are captured using a digital still
camera, and thus may appear different from what
you see.
• The illustrations of the screen are those of when [50i/
60i SEL] on the
(OTHERS) menu is set to 50i.
Microphone
Using the camcorder
• To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown
in the following illustration.
Jack holder
• You can change the language to be used for screen
display on your camcorder (p. 19).
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Table of Contents
Read this first ............................................................................................. 2
Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8
Adjusting the LCD panel ........................................................................................... 15
Adjusting the viewfinder ............................................................................................ 16
Recording movies .................................................................................... 21
Using zoom ............................................................................................................... 23
Recording in mirror mode ......................................................................................... 25
Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 26
Adjusting the white balance ...................................................................................... 27
Adjusting the gain ..................................................................................................... 30
Adjusting the shutter speed ...................................................................................... 31
Adjusting the volume of light – ND FILTER .............................................................. 31
Adjusting the focus................................................................................... 33
Adjusting the focus manually .................................................................................... 33
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Customizing the sound............................................................................. 38
Connecting external audio sources ...........................................................................39
Selecting the recording channel ................................................................................40
Developing scenes smoothly – Shot transition ..........................................................41
Revising a specific color –Color Correction ...............................................................43
Fading in and out of a scene– FADER ......................................................................45
Recording an index signal at the beginning of recording ...........................................45
Recording on a device connected via an i.LINK cable
– External REC Control....................................................................... 46
Viewing movies ........................................................................................ 49
Playing back in various modes ..................................................................................50
Various playback functions ...................................................................... 51
Displaying the screen indicators ................................................................................51
Displaying the video information – Status check .......................................................52
Playing the picture on a TV...................................................................... 53
Viewing the picture on a high definition TV ...............................................................53
Viewing the picture on a 16:9 TV or a 4:3 TV ............................................................55
Searching for a recording start point – Index search .................................................57
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Using the
(CAMERA SET) menu
etc. ...............................................59
(AUDIO SET) menu – INT
MIC SET/XLR SET, etc. ...............65
Compatibility of the DVCAM and DV
formats .......................................117
– LCD COLOR, etc. .....................69
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
– REC FORMAT/DOWN CONVERT,
etc. ...............................................71
pack ............................................118
– TC MAKE, etc. ..........................77
– CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME,
etc. ...............................................79
Recording pictures from a VCR
or TV ............................................94
Note on the icons used in this manual
Dubbing sound to a recorded tape
..........................................99
Features available for the HDV
format only.
Features available for the
DVCAM format only.
Connecting an analog VCR to the
computer via your camcorder
– Signal conversion
Features available for the DV
SP format only.
function .......................................105
Features available only when
[50i/60i SEL] of the menu is set
to [50i].
Features available only when
[50i/60i SEL] of the menu is set
to [60i].
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Quick Start Guide
Recording movies
1
Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.
Press the battery pack and slide it down.
Battery Pack
2
Insert a cassette into the camcorder.
a Slide the OPEN/
b Insert the cassette with c Press
on the
EJECT
lever in
its window-side facing
out, then push the center
of the back of the
cassette.
cassette
compartment.
Close the cassette lid after
the cassette compartment
slides back in by itself.
the direction of the
arrow to open the lid.
The cassette compartment
comes out automatically.
Window-side
OPEN/EJECT
lever
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3
Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.
The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the default setting. To record in the DVCAM or
a Open the hood shutter.
b Open the LCD panel and
adjust the angle.
c While pressing the green
button, set the POWER
switch to CAMERA.
d Press REC START/STOP.
Recording starts. To change to
standby mode, press REC
START/STOP again.
4
View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.
a While pressing the green
button, set the POWER
switch to VCR.
b Press m (rewind).
c Press N (play) to start the
playback.
To stop, press x (stop).
To turn off the power, set the POWER
switch to OFF.
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Large eyecup (1)
To attach it to your camcorder, see page 16.
Getting started
Step 1: Checking
supplied items
Make sure you have following items supplied
with your camcorder.
The number in parentheses indicates the number
of that item supplied.
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
AC Adaptor/charger (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
Mains lead (1)
Component video cable (1)
Connecting cord (DK-415) (1)
Shoe adaptor (1)
Lens hood (1)
This is attached to your camcorder.
b Note
• If you attach an optical filter (optional) or so, remove
the lens hood.
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Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1)
Step 2: Charging the
battery pack
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
To insert the batteries in the Remote
Commander, see page 132.
You can charge the battery by attaching the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) to
the AC Adaptor/charger.
Cleaning cassette (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
To attach it to your camcorder, see page 127.
b Note
• You cannot use batteries other than the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) (p. 118).
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor/
charger with any metallic objects. This may cause a
malfunction.
Operating Instructions (This manual) (1)
• Use a nearby wall socket when using the AC
Adaptor/charger. Disconnect the AC Adaptor/
charger from the wall socket immediately if any
malfunction occurs.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor/charger placed in a
narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
To the wall socket
Power cord
Battery pack
Charge lamp
Mode switch
Display window
AC Adaptor/charger
1 Set the mode switch to CHARGE.
2 Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor/charger.
3 Connect the mains lead to the wall
socket.
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2
Press BATT RELEASE and slide the
battery pack up.
4 While pressing the battery back down,
slide it in the direction of the arrow.
To check the remaining battery – Battery
Info
The charge lamp lights up and charging
starts.
When the battery was successfully
charged
The battery mark on the display window will
light up in the shape of a full battery (
) that
indicates that the battery has been sufficiently
charged for use.
If you continue charging until the CHARGE
lamp turns off and FULL appears on the display
window, the battery has now been fully charged
and can be used for a little longer period.
Remove the battery pack from the AC Adaptor/
charger.
To attach the battery pack to the
camcorder
You can check the battery’s current charge level
and its current remaining recording time when
the power is turned off. The remaining
recording time in the selected recording format
appears.
Press the battery pack and slide it down.
1
2
Set the POWER switch to OFF.
Open the LCD panel and adjust the
angle.
3
Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
The battery information appears for about
7 seconds.
Keep the button pressed to view it for about
20 seconds.
To remove the battery pack
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
0%
50%
100%
REC TIME AVAILABLE
LCD SCREEN:
VIEWFINDER:
105 min
115 min
A Battery charge level: Displays
approximate remaining amount of
power left in the battery pack.
1
Set the POWER switch to OFF.
B Possible recording time using the LCD
panel.
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C Possible recording time using the
Battery pack Continuous Typical
viewfinder.
recording
time
recording
time
Charging time
NP-F970
355
385
380
195
200
200
Approximate number of minutes required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack
using the supplied AC Adaptor/charger at 25°C
(77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.)
• The top figures show an approximate number of
minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set
to ON, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF].
Battery pack
Full charge
(Practical charge)
• The middle figures show an approximate number of
minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set
to OFF, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF].
• The bottom figures show an approximate number of
minutes when recording with the viewfinder.
number of minutes that you can record using
external microphones 1 and, and you repeatedly
start/stop recording, move the POWER switch to
change the power mode, and zoom. The actual
battery life may be shorter.
NP-F570 (supplied)
NP-F770
145 (85)
230 (170)
310 (250)
NP-F970
b Note
• NP-F330/F530/500/510/710 battery packs cannot be
used with your camcorder.
Recording time
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
z Tip
• You can also use NP-F550/F730/F750/F960 battery
packs. After charging these battery packs, make a
trial recording with them before an actual recording
to see the recording time. The recording time varies
depending on the environment where the camcorder
is used. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to display the
recording time on the screen.
Recording in the HDV format
Battery pack Continuous Typical
recording
time
recording
time
NP-F570
(supplied)
105
115
115
55
60
60
Playing time
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
NP-F770
NP-F970
220
245
235
120
120
120
HDV format pictures
Battery pack LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
335
370
360
185
190
190
NP-F570
155
175
(supplied)
Recording in the DVCAM/DV SP format
Battery pack Continuous Typical
NP-F770
NP-F970
325
485
365
550
recording
time
recording
time
DVCAM/DV SP format pictures
NP-F570
(supplied)
110
125
120
60
60
60
Battery pack LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
NP-F570
(supplied)
175
200
NP-F770
235
255
250
130
130
130
NP-F770
NP-F970
365
550
410
625
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* With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to ON.
1 Set the mode switch to VCR/
b Note
CAMERA.
• Figures are those of 60 Hz. They may be slightly
longer at 50 Hz.
No power will be supplied if the mode
switch is set to CHARGE.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low temperature.
• The battery life will be slightly shorter when you use
both of the LCD panel and the viewfinder than when
you use only the LCD panel.
2 Attach the connecting cord (DK-415)
to the camcorder.
• The battery information will not be correctly
displayed when the battery pack is discharged.
Press the attaching part of the connecting
cord (DK-415), and slide it down.
Using an outside power source
3 Connect the connecting cord (DK-415)
to the AC Adaptor/charger.
4 Connect the mains lead to the AC
You can use the AC Adaptor/charger as the
power source when you do not want the
battery to run out.
Adaptor/charger.
5 Connect the mains lead to the wall
socket.
PRECAUTION
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall socket via the AC
Adaptor/charger.
To the wall socket
Power cord
AC Adaptor/
charger
Mode switch
Connecting cord (DK-415)
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Step 3: Turning the
power on
You need to set the POWER switch to the
respective power mode to record or play back
pictures.
Step 4: Adjusting the
LCD panel and
viewfinder
Adjusting the LCD panel
When using this camcorder for the first time,
While pressing the green button, set the
POWER switch.
The power turns on.
You can adjust the angle and brightness of
the LCD panel to meet various recording
situations.
Even when there are obstructions between
you and the subject, you can check the
subject on the LCD screen during recording
by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel.
180 degrees
Up to about
100 degrees
• CAMERA: To record pictures.
• VCR: To play or edit pictures.
To turn off the power
Set the POWER switch to OFF.
Open the LCD panel 180 degrees, then
rotate it to the desired position.
To adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen
Adjust the brightness by pressing LCD
BRIGHT – or +.
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z Tip
When the picture in the viewfinder is
hard to see
If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder
clearly under bright circumstances, use the
supplied large eyecup.
To attach the large eyecup, stretch it a little and
align it with the groove of the viewfinder, then
slide it up to the end. You can attach the large
eyecup facing either the right or left side.
• If you rotate the LCD panel until it faces down, you
can close and restore the LCD panel to the original
position with the LCD screen facing out.
• If you are using the battery pack for power source,
you can select the brightness by setting [LCD BL
LEVEL] on the
• When you use your camcorder in bright conditions
using the battery pack, set the LCD BACKLIGHT
switch to OFF (
battery power.
appears). This position saves
• Even if you change the brightness of the LCD panel,
the brightness of recorded pictures is not affected.
Large eyecup
(supplied)
Adjusting the viewfinder
You can view images using the viewfinder
when you close the LCD panel. Use the
viewfinder when the battery is running out, or
when the screen is hard to see.
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
z Tip
• To select the brightness of the viewfinder backlight
when you are using the battery pack, select the
(LCD/VF SET) menu, then [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 70).
• To display the picture on both the LCD panel and the
viewfinder during recording, select the
(LCD/
• To display the picture in black and white on the
viewfinder, select the
(LCD/VF SET) menu,
1 Lift up the viewfinder.
2 Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment
lever until the picture is clear.
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1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 15).
Step 5: Setting the
date and time
2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the
angle.
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder.
Proceed to step 6 when you set the clock for
the first time.
3 Press MENU.
CAMERA SET
WB PRESET
b Note
WB OUTDR LVL
GAIN SETUP
SHOT TRANS
COLOR CORRCT
STEADYSHOT
STDYSHOT TYP
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may be
cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the
and time again.
[
]
MENU :END
4 Select the
(OTHERS) menu by
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
OTHERS
RETURN
ASSIGN BTN
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
LANGUAGE
QUICK REC
BEEP
REC LAMP
[
]
MENU :END
5 Select [CLOCK SET] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
POWER switch
120min
CLOCK SET
2005
Y
1
M
1
D
0 : 00
[
]
MENU :CANCEL
6 Set [Y] (year) by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
120min
CLOCK SET
2005
Y
1
M
1
D
0 : 00
[
]
MENU :CANCEL
You can set any year up to the year 2079.
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7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and
minute in the same way as was done in
step 6, then press the dial.
Step 6: Inserting a
cassette tape
For the information about the type of cassette
you can use with your camcorder, and details
on these cassettes (such as write-protection,
etc.), see page 115.
b Note
• Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This
may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT
lever in
the direction of the arrow and open the
lid.
OPEN/EJECT
lever
Lid
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out and opens up.
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2 Insert a cassette with its window-side
Step 7: Setting the
screen language
You can select the language to be used on the
LCD screen.
facing out.
Push the center of the back
Window-side
of the cassette lightly.
3 Press
on the cassette
compartment.
The cassette compartment automatically
slides back in.
POWER switch
1 Turn on your camcorder.
2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the
angle.
3 Press MENU.
4 Close the lid.
4 Select the
(OTHERS) menu by
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
To eject the cassette
1
Slide the OPEN/EJECT
lever in the
direction of the arrow and open the lid.
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out.
OTHERS
RETURN
STBY
ASSIGN BTN
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
LANGUAGE
QUICK REC
BEEP
2
3
Take out the cassette, then press
The cassette compartment automatically
slides back in.
.
REC LAMP
[
]
MENU :END
Close the lid.
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5 Select [LANGUAGE] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
6 Select the desired language by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
7 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
z Tip
• Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified
English) for when you cannot find your native
tongue among the options.
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Recording
3 While pressing the green button, set
the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Recording movies
You can record movies in HDV, DVCAM,
and DV formats, in addition to either 50i or
60i system.
Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in
Movies will be recorded along with stereo
sound.
appears on the LCD screen.
The HDV format lamp lights up and your
camcorder is set to recording standby after
a while.
Your camcorder is set to record using the
1080/50i specification of the HDV format
in the default setting.
To record using the 1080/60i specification
(NTSC system), see “To record using the
below.
To record in the DVCAM/DV format, see
below.
Camera recording lamp
Format lamps
POWER switch and
REC START/STOP
4 Press REC START/STOP.
Camera recording
lamp
Recording starts. [REC] appears on the
LCD screen and the Camera recording
lamps light up.
Press REC START/STOP again to stop
recording.
1 Open the shutter of the lens hood.
To record using the 1080/60i
specification (NTSC system)
Change the setting of [50i/60i SEL] on the
Recording in DVCAM/DV will be done also
using the 60i (NTSC) system.
To record in the DVCAM/DV format
To record in the DVCAM format
2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the
angle.
On the
(IN/OUT REC) menu, set [REC
FORMAT] to [DV], and [
REC MODE] to
When the menu screen is turned off,
appears on the LCD screen, the DVCAM format
lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set to
recording standby.
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To record in the DV format
Indicators displayed during recording
The indicators will not be recorded on the tape.
displayed during recording.
On the
(IN/OUT REC) menu, set [REC
FORMAT] to [DV], and [
REC MODE] to
When the menu screen is turned off,
appears on the LCD screen, the DVCAM format
lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set to
recording standby.
60min
HDV1080
REC
00:00:00:00
60min
i
ND
To turn the power off
Set the POWER switch to OFF.
1
CH1
CH2
To record from a low-angle
Use the REC START/STOP button on the
handle after releasing the HOLD lever.
To view the picture during recording, face the
LCD panel or the viewfinder upward, or face
the LCD screen down, then close and restore the
LCD panel to the original position with the LCD
screen facing out.
A Recording format (HDV1080i, DVCAM,
or DV SP)
B Remaining battery
The indicated time may not be correct,
depending on the environment where you
are using your camcorder. When you open
or close the LCD panel, it takes about
1 minute to display the correct remaining
battery time.
HOLD lever
D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording))
E Time code or user bits
The time code of this camcorder can be
preset. You can reset or preset the time code
even during recording (p. 102).
H ND filter
If [ND1] or [ND2] flashes on the screen,
b Note
• Before changing the battery pack, set the POWER
switch to OFF.
• When the camcorder is left in recording standby for
more than about 3 minutes, your camcorder exits the
recording standby mode (the drum stops rotating) to
prevent tape wear and battery loss. Since the power
does not turn off, you can restart recording by
pressing REC START/STOP again. It takes some
time to restart recording, but this not a malfunction.
When recording in the HDV format, you can shorten
the time until recording starts by setting [QUICK
REC] on the
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However, the transition from the last recorded scene
may not be smooth.
time will be 1/3 shorter than that indicated on the
tape.
• The following functions may not work correctly
with a tape recorded in the HDV, DVCAM, and DV
formats mixed:
Using zoom
– Date search
– Index search
z Tip
• You can record the color bars on a tape. If you record
movies including the color bars, you can adjust the
color while observing the color bars when you are
viewing the pictures on a TV or monitor. To display
the color bars, press BARS. Press BARS again to
hide the color bars. There are 2 types of color bar.
You can select either one in [BARS TYPE] on the
Zoom levers are mounted on the camera itself
and on the handle.
Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but
use it sparingly for the best results.
1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)*
• To ensure smooth transition on a tape from the last
recorded scene to the next, note the following.
– Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will start
recording again without an obvious break even if
you turn the power off).
– Do not record pictures in the HDV, DVCAM, and
DV formats on the same tape.
80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)*
– Do not record pictures in the system of 50i and 60i
on the same tape.
• You can superimpose the time and date on the
picture by setting [DATE REC] on the
always displayed on the screen during recording.
• The recording time, date, and the camera settings
data are recorded automatically on the tape without
being displayed on the screen. You can view this
information during playback by pressing DATA
• To attach an external microphone (optional), see
* The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus with
that side of the lever.
1 Set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/
Usable cassettes
REMOTE.
2 Press the power zoom lever slightly for
a slower zoom. Press it further for a
faster zoom.
When recording in HDV/DV format, it is
recommended that you use mini DV
cassettes.
When recording in DVCAM format, it is
recommended that you use mini DVCAM
cassettes.
To record a wider range of view
Press the W side of the power zoom lever.
The subject appears farther away (Wide
angle).
To record a closer view
b Note
• The transition from the last recorded scene to the
next may not be smooth with the [DV SP] setting.
• You cannot record in the LP mode of the DV format.
Press the T side of the power zoom lever.
The subject appears closer (Telephoto).
• If you use a mini DV cassette when [
REC
MODE] is set to [DVCAM], the possible recording
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z Tip
Using the zoom ring
You can zoom at the desired speed. Fine
adjustment is also possible.
• You can display the zoomed position with a number
or a bar display. Select [BAR] or [NUMBER] in
[ZOOM DISPLAY] on the
(OTHERS) menu
(p. 81). The zoom position is displayed with a bar
display in the default setting.
1
2
Set the ZOOM switch to RING.
Rotate the zoom ring to zoom.
Using the handle zoom
b Note
You can adjust the zoom speed with the handle
zoom switch when using the handle zoom lever.
• Rotate the zoom ring at an appropriate speed.
Zooming may not be able to catch up the rotating
speed of the ring if it is rotated too fast.
• When you zoom using the Remote Commander, set
the ZOOM switch to LEVER/REMOTE.
• Zoomed position and picture angle change when the
ZOOM switch is switched from LEVER/REMOTE
to RING.
Handle zoom lever
Handle zoom switch
• If you rotate the zoom ring fast, motor noise will
become louder as the zoom motor rotates at high
speeds. If the motor noise is so loud that can be
recorded, use the zoom lever or the Remote
Commander.
Zoom ring
1
2
Set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/
REMOTE.
Set the handle zoom switch to H (high) or
L (low).
You can set the zoom speed of H or L of the
handle zoom lever in [HANDLE ZOOM]
on the
(CAMERA SET) menu. In the
default setting, [H] is set to 6, and [L] is set
3
Press the handle zoom lever to zoom in or
out.
b Note
• You cannot adjust the zoom speed by pressing the
handle zoom lever. Change the zoom speed by
setting [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 63).
• You cannot use the handle zoom lever when the
handle zoom switch is set to OFF.
• You cannot change the zoom speed of the power
zoom lever on the camera itself by switching the
handle zoom switch.
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Recording in mirror mode
Displaying the recording setup
information – Status check
You can turn the LCD panel towards the
subject so that you and your subject can share
the image being recorded. You can also
utilize this function when recording yourself,
or to keep the attention of small children
attracted to the camcorder while you record
them.
You can check the setup value of the
following items in the standby mode or
during recording.
• Audio setup such as microphone volume level
• Output setup ([COMPONENT], [i.LINK
CONV], and [DOWN CONVERT] settings)
• Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons
Up to about 100 degrees
• CAMERA setting
• Picture profile setup (p. 35)
Open the LCD panel 180 degrees, then
rotate it towards the subject until it clicks.
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
1 Press STATUS CHECK.
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
display the desired item.
Each time you turn the dial, the items
appear in the following order:
AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t
CAMERA t PICT. PROFILE
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To turn off the display of the recording
setup information
Adjusting the
exposure
The exposure is adjusted automatically in the
default setting.
Press STATUS CHECK.
b Note
• Information of the picture profile setup does not
appear when it is set to [OFF].
If you want to record brighter or darker
pictures than those of the auto exposure
adjustment, use the manual adjustment
quality by using the PICTURE PROFILE
Adjusting the exposure for backlit
subjects
When your subject has its back to the sun or
other light, you can adjust the exposure to
prevent the subject from becoming
shadowed.
Assign the BACK LIGHT function to one of
the ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 87
for details on how to assign a function.
ASSIGN 1 – 6
Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the
BACK LIGHT function.
. appears.
To cancel the back light function, press the
button again.
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b Note
Adjusting the white balance
• The back light function is canceled when you press
the ASSIGN button assigned to SPOTLIGHT.
• You cannot use the back light function if 2 or more
items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted
manually.
You can adjust the white balance according
to the light of the recording environment.
The white balance adjustment data for 2
different recording conditions can be set up
and memorized separately in memory A and
B. During recording, you can recall the setup
data from the memory with the WHT BAL
(white balance) switch. The setup data will be
retained for about 3 months as long as it is not
readjusted even if the power is disconnected.
Recording the subject lit by
strong light – SPOTLIGHT
When the subject is lit by strong light, such as
in a theater, use the spotlight function to
prevent people’s faces from appearing
excessively white.
Assign the SPOTLIGHT function to one of
the ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 87
for details on how to assign a function.
(one-push)
WHT BAL
ASSIGN 1 – 6
During recording or in the standby mode,
press the ASSIGN button assigned to the
SPOTLIGHT function.
1 During recording or in the standby
mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to
the center position to release the auto
lock mode.
appears.
To cancel the spotlight function, press the
button again.
b Note
2 Press WHT BAL.
• The spotlight function is canceled when you press
the ASSIGN button assigned to BACK LIGHT.
• You cannot use the spotlight function if 2 or more
items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted
manually.
3 Set the WHT BAL switch to A or B.
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4
5
Select [WB PRESET] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
4 Shoot a white subject such as a piece of
paper filling the entire screen under
the same lighting condition as that of
the subject.
Select the desired item by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
5 Press
(one-push) WHT BAL.
B flashes quickly.
Item
Recording scene
A or
[OUTDOOR]
• general night views,
neon signs, or fireworks
• sunset, sunrise
When the white balance is adjusted,
or B lights up and the adjustment data is
memorized.
A
(
)
• under daylight
fluorescent lamps
[INDOOR] (n) • at party or in studios
where lighting
To recall adjustment data from the
memory
conditions change
quickly
1
During recording or in the standby
• under video lamps such
as those in a studio, under
sodium lamps, mercury
lamps, or warm white
fluorescent lamps
mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the
center position to release the auto lock
mode.
2
3
Set the WHT BAL switch to A or B.
Press WHT BAL.
The white balance is set to the recalled
adjustment.
It is set to [OUTDOOR] in the default
setting.
6
7
8
Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
Set the WHT BAL switch to PRESET.
b Note
• Avoid subjecting your camcorder to mechanical
Press WHT BAL.
The white balance is set to the selected
setting.
shock while
• If A or
A or
B is flashing.
B does not change from flashing to lit
steadily, your camcorder is unable to set up the white
balance. In this case, use the preset or automatic
white balance.
z Tip
• When [OUTDOOR] is selected, you can adjust the
white balance value for outdoor recording in [WB
To use the preset white balance
Your camcorder has the preset white balance
values for indoor recording and outdoor
recording. In addition, you can adjust the color
temperature ranging in 7 steps from 5800K for
to about 500K.
OUTDR LVL] on the
(p. 59). You can assign this function to one of the
(CAMERA SET) menu
To restore the automatic white balance
Press WHT BAL, or set the AUTO LOCK
switch to AUTO LOCK.
1
During recording or in the standby
mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the
center position to release the auto lock
mode.
b Note
• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO
LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain,
shutter speed) also become temporarily automatic.
2
3
Press MENU.
Select the
(CAMERA SET) menu
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
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Adjusting the iris
Recording using
manual adjustments
You can manually adjust the light volume
entering the lens.
As the iris is opened (smaller aperture
values), the light volume increases. The
range of focus narrows and only the subject
appears in sharp focus.
As the iris is closed (larger aperture values),
the light volume decreases and the range of
focus widens.
You can manually adjust the iris, gain, etc.
according to the brightness of the recording
scene or in order to obtain desired effects.
Adjust the iris, gain, shutter speed, and white
balance after setting the AUTO LOCK
switch to the center position to release the
auto lock mode.
Depending on the position of the AUTO
LOCK switch, you can hold or release the
settings of these functions.
Position
Purpose
AUTO LOCK
To adjust automatically.
To adjust manually.
Center (to
release the auto
lock mode)
HOLD
Select this position after adjusting
the settings manually to retain
them.
IRIS dial
See page 27 for details on how to adjust the
white balance.
b Note
• If you want to set the exposure intentionally to other
than a proper level, adjust the iris, gain, and shutter
speed manually.
• If you adjust only one of either iris, shutter speed, or
gain manually, you can record with iris priority,
shutter speed priority, or gain priority, respectively.
1 During recording or in the standby
mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to
the center position to release the auto
lock mode.
z Tip
• To adjust the brightness of pictures, set all of the iris,
gain, and shutter speed to the manual adjustment
mode, then rotate the iris dial.
2 Press IRIS.
The current aperture value (F) appears.
3 Rotate the IRIS dial to a desired
aperture value.
The aperture value (F) varies from F1.6 to
F11, and Close, and the corresponding
value appears.
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To restore automatic adjustment
Press IRIS, or set the AUTO LOCK switch to
AUTO LOCK.
1 During recording or in the standby
mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to
the center position to release the auto
lock mode.
b Note
• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO
LOCK, other manually adjusted items (gain, shutter
speed, white balance) also become temporarily
automatic.
• As you shift the zoom from W (wide) to T
(telephoto), the aperture value varies from F1.6 to
F2.8.
2 Press GAIN.
The current gain value appears.
3 Set the GAIN switch to the desired
z Tip
position.
• You can select the rotation direction of the iris dial
3 gain levels (H, M, L) are available.
You can set the value for the respective
positions with [GAIN SETUP] on the
The default settings for each position are
18 dB (H), 9 dB (M) and 0 dB (L).
The larger the number, the greater the gain.
with [IRIS DIAL] on the
(OTHERS) menu
• The iris has an important effect on the “depth of
field,” that is, the focused range. An open iris makes
the depth of field shallower (shorter focused range),
and a closed iris makes the depth of field deeper
(longer focused range). Use the iris effectively
according to your purpose of recording.
To restore automatic adjustment
Press GAIN, or set the AUTO LOCK switch to
AUTO LOCK.
Adjusting the gain
b Note
• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO
LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, shutter
speed, white balance) also become temporarily
automatic.
Adjust the gain manually when shooting
blackish or dark objects if you do not want
the AGC (auto gain control) to be activated.
z Tip
• You can increase the gain level up to about 36 dB by
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number that appears on the screen, the
slower the shutter speed.
Adjusting the shutter speed
To restore automatic adjustment
Press SHUTTER SPEED, or set the AUTO
LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK.
You can manually adjust and fix the shutter
speed for your convenience. Depending on
the shutter speed, you can make the subject
look still, or on the contrary, emphasize the
fluidity of movement.
b Note
• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO
LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain,
white balance) also become temporarily automatic.
z Tip
• It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter
speed. Manual focusing with your camcorder
attached to a tripod is recommended.
• The picture may flicker or change colors under
fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, or mercury lamps.
Adjusting the volume of light
– ND FILTER
You can record the subject clearly by using
the ND filter when the recording
environment is too bright.
There are 2 levels of ND filter setting. ND
filter 1 reduces the volume of light to about
1/6, and ND filter 2 to about 1/32.
1 During recording or in the standby
mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to
the center position to release the auto
lock mode.
2 Press SHUTTER SPEED.
3 Adjust the shutter speed by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
When 50i is selected in [50i/60i SEL] on the
(OTHERS) menu, you can select a
shutter speed between 1/3 second and
1/10000 second.
When 60i is selected in [50i/60i SEL], you
can select a shutter speed between 1/4
second and 1/10000 second.
The selected shutter speed appears on the
screen. For example, if you select 1/100
second, [100] appears. The larger the
number that appears on the screen, the
faster the shutter speed. The smaller the
If [ND1] or [ND2] flashes in the standby
mode, set the ND FILTER switch to the
respective position.
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If [ND1] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to 1 to turn on
[ND1].
Displaying the zebra pattern to
adjust the brightness
If [ND2] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to 2 to turn on
[ND2].
If there is a part of the screen where
brightness is over a certain level, the part may
appear excessively white when played back.
By displaying the zebra pattern on such a
part, you can be reminded to adjust the
brightness before recording.
If [ND OFF] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to OFF to turn off
the indicator.
Select the brightness level to display the
zebra pattern in the menu setting.
b Note
• If you move the ND FILTER switch during
recording, the picture and sound may be distorted.
• If you adjust the iris manually, no ND filter indicator
will appear even if the ND filter should be activated.
z Tip
• If you close the iris extensively when recording a
bright subject, diffraction may occur, resulting in a
fuzzy focus. (This is a common phenomenon with
video cameras.) The ND filter suppresses this
phenomenon and gives better recording results.
1 During recording or in the standby
mode, press MENU.
2 Select the
(CAMERA SET) menu
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
3 Select [ZEBRA LEVEL] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
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4 Select the desired level by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
Adjusting the focus
The focus is adjusted automatically in the
default setting.
Select a value from [70] to [100] or [100+].
If you select [70], the zebra pattern appears
at the part of 70 5 % of the brilliance
signal.
If you select [100+], the zebra pattern
appears at all areas of the brilliance signal
over 100 %.
Adjusting the focus manually
The default setting is [100+].
You can adjust the focus manually according
to the recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
– To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
5 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
6 Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to
ZEBRA.
– To record horizontal stripes.
The zebra pattern will appear.
– To record a subject with little contrast
between the subject and its background.
– When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
To hide the zebra pattern
Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to OFF.
b Note
• The zebra pattern is not recorded on the tape.
• You cannot use the zebra pattern when the peaking
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
Focus ring
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To focus automatically temporarily
Record the subject with PUSH AUTO pressed.
If you release the button, the setting returns to
manual focusing.
1 During recording or in the standby
mode, set the FOCUS switch to MAN
(manual).
9 appears.
Use this function to shift the focus from one
subject to another. The scenes will transition
smoothly.
2 Rotate the focus ring and adjust the
focus.
z Tip
• The focal distance information (for when it is dark
and hard to adjust the focus) appears for about 3
seconds in the following cases. (It will not be
displayed correctly if you are using a conversion
lens (optional).)
9 changes to
when the focus cannot be
adjusted any farther. 9 changes to
when the focus cannot be adjusted any
closer.
– When the focus mode is switched from automatic
to manual.
– When you rotate the focus ring.
Tips for focusing manually
• It is easier to focus on the subject when
you use the zoom function. Move the
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto)
to adjust the focus, and then, towards W
(wide angle) to adjust the zoom for
recording.
• When you want to record a close-up
image of a subject, move the power zoom
lever towards W (wide angle) to fully
magnify the image, then adjust the focus.
• If [EXP. FOCUS] on the
(OTHERS) menu is set
to [MANUAL OFF], the screen will remain
expanded even a certain time have passed after you
press EXPANDED FOCUS. The image returns to
the original size when you press REC START/
STOP.
• When [AF ASSIST] on the
(CAMERA)
menu is set to [ON], you can focus manually by
To focus on a distant subject
Record the subject with the FOCUS switch slid
down to INFINITY.
appears.
If you release the switch, it returns to automatic
focusing.
Use this function to record a distant subject
when a close subject is focused using automatic
focusing.
To use the expanded focus
Press EXPANDED FOCUS.
[EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the center
of the screen is magnified by about 2 times. It
will be easier to confirm the focus setting during
manual focusing. The screen returns to the
original size after about 5 seconds.
As long as the focus ring is rotated, the image
remains magnified. The image returns to the
original size in about 2 seconds after you release
the ring, or when you press REC START/
STOP.
To adjust the focus automatically
Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO.
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Enhancing the outline to focus
– PEAKING
Customizing the
picture quality
– PICTURE PROFILE
You can enhance the outline of the image on
the screen for easier focusing.
You can customize the picture quality by
adjusting the color intensity, brightness,
white balance, etc. You can set 6 different
picture quality settings depending on the
recording time of day, the weather, or the
camera person, and store them in the
memory.
Connect your camcorder to a TV or monitor,
and adjust the picture quality while observing
the picture on the TV or monitor screen.
At the default setting, [PP1] through [PP6]
are registered with picture quality settings for
the following recording conditions.
Picture profile Recording condition
number
During recording or in standby mode, set
the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to
PEAKING.
PP1
PP2
PP3
PP4
PP5
PP6
Appropriate setting to record in
the HDV format
Appropriate setting to record in
the DVCAM (DV) format
To cancel peaking
Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to OFF.
Appropriate setting to record
people
Appropriate setting to record
film-like pictures
b Note
• The peaking is not recorded on the tape.
• You cannot use the peaking function when the zebra
Appropriate setting to record
sunset
z Tip
Appropriate setting to record in
black and white
• For easier focusing, use peaking together with the
expanded focus.
• You can change peaking color and level in
You can change the above default settings at
your convenience.
[PEAKING] on the
(CAMERA SET) menu
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Item
Adjustment
[SKINTONE To make wrinkles less
DTL]
noticeable by suppressing the
outlines on the part in skin color
to be enhanced.
[OFF]: No adjustment
[TYPE1] (the color range
recognized as a skin color is
narrow) to [TYPE3] (the color
range recognized as a skin color
is wide)
[SKINTONE Sets the enhancement level of
LVL]
the edge of the part in skin color
for setting [SKINTONE DTL].
[HIGH] (toenhance strongly) to
[LOW] (to enhance weakly)
[AE SHIFT] –7 (darker) to +7 (lighter)
[AGC
LIMIT]
Select the upper limit for the
auto gain control (AGC)
([OFF], 12dB, 6dB, 0dB).
[OFF] is 18dB.
1 In the standby mode, press PICTURE
PROFILE.
[AT IRIS
LMT]
Select the highest aperture
value for the automatic
adjustment (F11, F6.8, F4).
2 Select a picture profile number by
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
[WB SHIFT] –7 (to make white parts bluish)
to +7 (to make white parts
reddish)
[PP1] through [PP6] are available.
[ATW
SENS]
To set the auto white balance
operation under a reddish light
source such as an incandescent
lamp or candle, or under a
blueish light source such as in
outdoor shade.
3 Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
[HIGH] (reddishness or
blueishness is reduced) to
[LOW] (reddishness or
blueishness is increased)
[ATW SENS] is not effective
under a clear sky or the sun.
4 Select an item to be adjusted by
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
5 Adjust the picture quality by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
[BLACK
STRTCH]
[ON]: To raise the γ curve
characteristics of the dark part
so that the gradation of the dark
part is reproduced better.
Item
Adjustment
[COLOR
LEVEL]
–7 (low) to +7 (high)
–8: black and white
[COLOR
PHASE]
–7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish)
[SHARP-
NESS]
0 (softer) to 15 (clearer)
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Item
Adjustment
8 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
[CINEMA-
TONE γ ]
[OFF]: Normal recording
[TYPE1]: A better tone scale
than the standard video gamma
reproduces natural intermediate
colors between a skin color and
neutral colors. A skin color will
look lively when recorded with
this setting. Further, the
A picture profile indicator appears.
To cancel the picture profile recording
Select [OFF] in step 2, then press the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial.
reproduction of extremely
precise description of
highlighted parts provides
depth in pictures.
To check the picture profile settings
During recording or in the standby mode, press
[TYPE2]: In addition to the
features of [TYPE1], this
setting is capable of extremely
precise description of the entire
exposure zone from shadowed
parts to highlightedparts, which
enables reproduction of a
deeper black.
To copy the picture profile setting to
other picture profiles
1
2
Press PICTURE PROFILE.
Select the number of the picture profile
to be copied from by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
[CINE-
FRAME]
When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 50i
[OFF]: Normal recording
[CINEFRAME 25]:
Pictures are recorded with a
cinema-like atmosphere.
3
4
5
Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
Select [COPY] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
Select the number of the picture profile
to be copied to by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 60i
[OFF]: Normal recording
[CINEFRAME 30]:
Pictures are recorded with a
cinema-like atmosphere. This
produces the feeling of
smoothness better than
[CINEFRAME 24].
6
Select [YES] by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
If you decide not to copy the settings, select
[NO].
[CINEFRAME 24]:
7
Press PICTURE PROFILE.
Pictures are recorded with the
atmosphere of 24 frames per
second adopted by film
recording.
To reset the picture profile settings
You can reset the picture profile settings by
picture profile number. You cannot reset all
picture profile settings at once.
[COPY]
To copy a picture profile setting
to other picture profiles.
1
2
Press PICTURE PROFILE.
[RESET]
To restore the default setting of
the picture profile.
Select the number of the picture profile
to be reset by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other
3
4
5
Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
items.
Select [RESET] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
7 Select [ RETURN] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
Select [YES] by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
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If you decide not to reset the picture profile,
select [NO].
Customizing the
sound
6
Press PICTURE PROFILE.
b Note
• If you select [TYPE3] in [SKINTONE DTL], the
effect may also be applied to a color that is not a skin
color.
• When [SKINTONE DTL] is set to [OFF],
[SKINTONE LVL] setting will not be effective, and
the edge of the part of skin color will be enhanced at
the highest level.
Adjusting the audio recording
level – Microphone volume level
• If you adjust all of the iris, shutter speed and gain
manually, you cannot obtain the effect of [AE
SHIFT].
• If you adjust the iris manually, you cannot obtain the
effect of [AT IRIS LMT].
• If the object is so bright that the aperture value set in
[AT IRIS LMT] is not appropriate, the shutter speed
may reach:
– up to 1/1750 when [50i/60i SEL] on the
(OTHERS) menu is set to 50i.
You can adjust the microphone volume while
recording. Checking the volume with
headphones is recommended.
If you input external audio sources, you can
adjust the recording level of channel 1 and
channel 2 separately.
(To adjust the volume of the internal
microphone, operate the AUDIO SELECT
CH1 switch and the CH1 dial. The recording
level of channel 1 and channel 2 are adjusted
in unison.)
– up to 1/2000 when [50i/60i SEL] on the
(OTHERS) menu is set to 60i.
• If you adjust the gain manually, you cannot obtain
the effect of [AGC LIMIT].
• If you select [CINEFRAME 25] when the shutter
speed is slower than 1/12, the shutter speed is
automatically set to 1/25.
• If you select [CINEFRAME 24] when the shutter
speed is slower than 1/30, the shutter speed is
automatically set to 1/60.
• If you select [CINEFRAME 30] when the shutter
speed is slower than 1/15, the shutter speed is
automatically set to 1/30.
• If you change the setting of [50i/60i SEL] on the
(OTHERS) menu, [CINEFRAME] is set to [OFF]
for PP1 through PP6.
1 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch of the
channel to be adjusted (CH1 or CH2)
to MAN.
To adjust the internal microphone, set the
CH1 switch to MAN.
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The audio level meter appears.
Connecting external audio
sources
2 During recording or in the standby
mode, adjust the volume of the
microphone by turning the AUDIO
LEVEL dial.
Connect an external microphone and/or
audio device to the INPUT1/INPUT2
connectors.
Adjust the microphone level of channel 1
by turning the CH1 dial, and that of channel
2 by turning the CH2 dial.
Adjust the internal microphone volume by
turning the CH1 dial.
To attach an external microphone
Only a Sony microphone of 21 mm in diameter
(ECM-678) can be attached.
1
Loosen the microphone holder screw,
and open the cover.
To restore automatic adjustment
Set the AUDIO SELECT switch of the
manually adjusted channels to AUTO.
b Note
• You cannot adjust the volume of audio input via the
AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the HDV/DV jack.
z Tip
• To check the audio setting information in greater
check the microphone volume during automatic
adjustment.
2
Place the microphone in the microphone
holder, close the cover, and tighten the
screw.
Hook the microphone cable on the cable
holder.
• When using an external microphone, set [MIC
SELECT] on the
(AUDIO SET) menu to [XLR]
• To link the audio level of channel 1 and channel 2
when using external microphones, select the
(AUDIO SET) menu, [XLR SET], [XLR AGC
AUDIO SELECT switches, CH1 and CH2, are both
set to AUTO.
External microphone
(optional)
Cable holder
b Note
• If the microphone part of the attached external
microphone is long, it may obstruct the light of a
video light, etc. attached to the shoe adaptor.
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To connect the cable of the microphone
or audio device
Align the pins of the plug to the INPUT1 or
INPUT2 connectors, and connect them
securely.
1 In the standby mode, press MENU.
(AUDIO SET) menu by
2 Select the
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
3 Select [MIC SELECT] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
4 Select [XLR] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
5 Select [XLR SET] by turning the SEL/
XLR connector (male)
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
Selecting the recording channel
6 Select [XLR CH SET] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
The following settings are required to record
the audio source connected to the INPUT1 or
INPUT2 connector.
7 Select a channel by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
Connector XLR CH
SET
Recorded
channel
INPUT1
INPUT2
CH1
Channel 1
CH1, CH2
Channel 1
Channel 2
CH1
Channel 2
None
CH1, CH2
8 Set [INPUT1 LEVEL] or [INPUT2
LEVEL], and the PHANTOM switch
for each connector.
Source Con-
nector
Menu
PHAN-
TOM
switch
Micro-
phone
INPUT1 [INPUT1
LEVEL] –
ON
[MIC]
INPUT2 [INPUT2
LEVEL] –
ON
[MIC]
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Source Con-
nector
Menu
PHAN-
TOM
switch
Recording a picture
using various
features
Audio
device
INPUT1 [INPUT1
LEVEL] –
OFF
[LINE]
INPUT2 [INPUT2
LEVEL] –
OFF
Developing scenes smoothly
– Shot transition
[LINE]
9 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
You can register the settings of focus, zoom,
iris, gain, shutter speed, and white balance,
and then change the recording setting from
the current one to the registered one, resulting
in a smooth transition of scenes (Shot
transition).
For example, you can shift the focus from
closer objects to farther objects, or change the
depth of field by adjusting the iris. In
addition, you can develop scenes under
different recording conditions smoothly. If
you register the manual adjustment function
of the white balance, the scenes will develop
smoothly between objects indoor and those
outdoor.
b Note
• When you use an external microphone, make sure
that the wind screen will not be included in the
• If you connect a device other than PHANTOM
compatible devices, set the PHANTOM switch to
OFF. Otherwise, the connected device may be
damaged.
z Tip
• To avoid the noise caused by strong wind, set
[INPUT1 WIND] or [INPUT2 WIND] to [ON],
according to the connector the external device is
• It is recommended that you set [MIC NR] to [OFF]
(p. 66) when:
– you use the microphone at a distance from the
camcorder.
Use a tripod to avoid camera-shake.
– you set [XLR CH SEL] to [CH1], and input sound
only from the INPUT1 connector.
– you set [INPUT1 LEVEL]/[INPUT2 LEVEL] to
[LINE].
SHOT A
SHOT B
Set the transition curve and duration using
[SHOT TRANS] on the
(CAMERA
SET) menu. You can use a timer to start the
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Recording using the Shot transition
function
1
Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC
repeatedly to turn on the EXEC lamp.
REC
START/STOP
2
3
Press REC START/STOP.
Press the button (A or B) in which the
desired setting was stored.
Pictures will be recorded with the settings
that were changed automatically from the
current ones to the stored ones.
120min
SHOT TRANS
REC
00:00:05:00
EXEC
SHOT A
SHOT B
S
E
3sec
Step 1: Store the settings
Transition bar
S: start
E: end
Countdown
display*
1
Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC
repeatedly to turn on the STORE lamp.
*Appears when the start timer is activated.
2
Adjust the desired items manually.
To adjust the camera setup items such as iris
manually, set the AUTO LOCK switch to
the center position to release the auto lock
adjustment.
b Note
• You cannot zoom, focus, or adjust manually while
checking or activating the Shot transition.
• When you change [SHOT TRANS] on the
(CAMERA SET) menu, turn off the STORE/
CHECK/EXEC lamp by pressing the button.
• You cannot return from the stored Shot A or B
settings to previous settings after you activate the
Shot transition during recording.
• If you press the following buttons during the shot
transition operation, the operation is canceled:
– PICTURE PROFILE
3
Press a button (A or B) to select the
storage location.
The setting is stored in the selected button.
The settings are called Shot A and Shot B
respectively.
b Note
• If you set the POWER switch to OFF, the settings
stored in Shot A and B are deleted.
– MENU
– P-MENU
– EXPANDED FOCUS
– STATUS CHECK
Step 2: Check the stored settings (Shot)
1
Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC
repeatedly to turn on the CHECK lamp.
z Tip
• You can record using both settings by making them
change either from Shot A to Shot B or from Shot B
to Shot A. For example, to change from Shot A to
Shot B, turn on the CHECK lamp and press A
followed by REC START/STOP, then turn on the
EXEC lamp and press B.
• You can rehearse the shot transition by pressing the
button (A or B), in which the desired setting was
stored, before pressing REC START/STOP in step
2.
2
Press the button (A or B) in which the
setting was stored.
The selected setting will take effect on the
picture on the screen. The focus, zoom, and
so on, are automatically adjusted as stored
in the setting.
b Note
• You cannot check the transition time, curve set, and
start timer using [SHOT TRANS] on the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
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To cancel the operation
Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC repeatedly until
the STORE/CHECK/EXEC lamps are all
turned off.
5 Select a revision type by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
[OFF]
Normal recording.
Revising a specific color
–Color Correction
[COLOR REVISN]
Revises the color that has been set in the
memory.
You cannot revise the color that is not
included in the memory (the part is
displayed in black and white as set in
[COLOR EXTRCT]).
You can select and revise up to 2 specific
colors (2 palettes) of objects, such as leaves
and sky, that will be recorded in your favorite
color tone.
[COLOR EXTRCT]
Displays only the parts set in the memory in
color, and displays other parts in black and
white.
You can use this not only as an effect, but
also for checking a color when you set the
memory.
appears.
6 Select [MEMORY SEL] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
[1] (the default setting)
Only memory 1 is effective.
[2]
Only memory 2 is effective.
[1&2]
1 During recording or in the standby
Both memories 1 and 2 are effective.
mode, press MENU.
7 Select [MEM1 COLOR] or [MEM2
COLOR] by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
2 Select the
(CAMERA SET)
menu by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
8 Adjust [PHASE], [RANGE], and
[SATURATION] while referring to
3 Select [COLOR CORRCT] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
9 Select [MEM1 REVISN] or [MEM2
REVISN] by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
4 Select [TYPE] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
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To specify a color
10Adjust the color tone.
Option
Select
Increasing [R] makes the selected color
reddish, and decreasing [R] makes it less
reddish (as cyan increases).
PHASE
Color phase from 0 through 31.
0 (violet) - 8 (red) - 16 (yellow) - 24
(green) - 31 (blue)
Increasing [B] makes the selected color
blueish, and decreasing [B] makes it less
blueish (as yellow increases).
In the default setting, memory 1 is set
to 19, memory 2 to 8.
No adjustment will be made at 0.
RANGE
Range of color phase from 0 though
31.
0: No color is selected.
11Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH
1: Narrow range (single color) - 31:
Wide range (The other colors of
similar color phase are also selected.)
In the default setting, memory 1 is set
to 13, memory 2 to 8.
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
12Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
SATURA- Color saturation from 0 through 31.
TION
0: Colors from deep to light are all
selected - 31: Only deep colors are
selected.
To cancel the operation
Select [OFF] in step 5.
In the default setting, memory 1 is set
to 0, memory 2 to 15.
b Note
• If the selected color range is too narrow, the color
revision may not be visible.
• In the [COLOR EXTRCT] setting, only the colors of
the effective memory are applied.
• In the [COLOR REVISN] setting, the color of the
memory that is set to be ineffective will neither be
applied nor revised.
A recommended way to specify a color
1
Select [COLOR EXTRCT] to change
colors to black and white, except the
target color.
You will easily recognize the selected
range.
z Tip
• If you set both memories to the same setting, the
revision effect will be doubled.
2
3
4
5
Set [RANGE] to 4 or 5 to make a memory
of a single color.
• The Color Correction setting will be retained even if
the power is turned off. However, if you want to
revise colors influenced by time of a day, weather,
location, etc., it is recommended that you revise
them just before recording.
Set [SATURATION] to 0 to select very
light colors.
Set [PHASE] so that a color is applied to
the target object.
• If you change the setting of the white balance value,
[WB SHIFT] of PICTURE PROFILE,
Set [RANGE] so that the desired range of
the picture can be previewed in the
selected color.
[SATURATION], and [PHASE], color range and
phase adjusted will change. If the above settings
have changed from when you set the Color
Correction, check the Color Correction setting
before recording.
• When the white balance is adjusted automatically,
the white balance setting may vary automatically
depending on the object. To use the Color Correction
effectively, adjust the white balance manually.
6
7
If you do not need the light colored part,
set [SATURATION] so that colors are
applied only to the desired part.
To use the setting as a revised color,
select [OK], go back to [TYPE] and
change the setting from [COLOR
EXTRCT] to [COLOR REVISN].
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Fading in and out of a scene
– FADER
2 Press REC START/STOP.
The FADER indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
You can add the following effects to
currently recording pictures.
Assign the FADER function to one of the
details on how to assign a function.
To cancel the operation
Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the
FADER function repeatedly until the FADER
indicators disappear.
b Note
• You cannot use the FADER function together with
[FRAME REC] (Frame recording).
Recording an index signal at the
beginning of recording
If you make an index for a scene, you can
easily search for the scene later (p. 57).
The index function will make it easier to
check the transition of recording or edit your
pictures using index signals.
ASSIGN 1 – 6
REC START/STOP
Assign the index function to one of the
assign a function.
[BLACK FADER]
[WHITE FADER]
ASSIGN 1 – 6
REC START/STOP
1 Press the ASSIGN button assigned to
the FADER function in the standby
mode (to fade in) or during recording
(to fade out).
Each time you press the button, the
indicator changes as follows:
[BLACK FADER] t [WHITE FADER]
t no display
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Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the
index function.
Recordingonadevice
connected via an
i.LINK cable –
When pressed during recording
appears for about 7 seconds and an index
signal is recorded.
External REC Control
When pressed in the standby mode
flashes.
After you press REC START/STOP to start
By connecting the camcorder to an HDV/
DVCAM/DV compatible device (digital HD
video camera recorder, digital video camera
recorder, hard disc recorder, etc.) with an
i.LINK cable, recording can be performed on
this camcorder and on the connected device
simultaneously, or relayed from the
camcorder to the connected device when the
tape in the camcorder comes nearly to the
end.
recording,
appears for about 7 seconds and
an index signal is recorded.
To cancel the operation
Before starting to record, press the ASSIGN
button assigned to the index function again.
b Note
• You cannot record an index signal on a recorded tape
afterward.
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied
with the devices to be connected.
1 Connect the camcorder and the device
2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
3 Press MENU.
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4 Select the
(IN/OUT REC) menu
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
10Press REC START/STOP to start
recording.
11Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
5 Select [EXT REC CTRL] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
To stop recording
Press REC START/STOP again.
b Note
6 Select [REC CTL MODE] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
• When [REC FORMAT] is set to [HDV1080i], and
[HDVtDV CONV] in [i.LINK CONV] to [ON],
pictures at the very beginning of recording will be
distorted and flow to the connected device via the
i.LINK cable. When you shoot pictures on this
camcorder, it is recommended that you start with
scenes that will not be used in the final cut.
• You cannot control the connected device during
frame recording.
• When the camcorder is unable to communicate with
the connected device,
displayed.
• Following functions work only when [REC CTL
MODE] is set to [OFF]:
– EXPANDED FOCUS
7 Select a recording control mode by
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
[OFF]
The connected device does not record.
and
are not
[SYNCHRONOUS]
The connected device is linked to the
camcorder, and therefore records the
picture and sound simultaneously with the
– [ALLSCAN MODE]
camcorder. (
is displayed.)
z Tip
[RELAY]
• To replace the tape on this camcorder while keeping
the connected device in the recording mode,
continue shooting until it stops automatically at the
end of tape. Then replace the tape.
When the tape in the camcorder has almost
run out, recording of the picture and sound
is relayed to the connected device and the
remainder of the recording is saved there.
(
is displayed.)
8 Select[STBY COMMAND] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
9 Select the state of the connected device
in the recording stop mode by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
[REC PAUSE]
When the camcorder stops recording, the
connected device pauses recording.
[STOP]
When the camcorder stops recording, the
connected device stops recording.
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Reviewing the most
recently recorded
scenes – Rec Review
You can view a few seconds of the scene
recorded just before you stopped the tape.
Assign the Rec Review function to one of the
assign a function.
ASSIGN 1 – 6
In the standby mode, press the ASSIGN
button assigned to the Rec Review
function.
The last few seconds of the most recently
recorded scene are played back. Then, your
camcorder is set to the standby mode.
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Playback
3 Press m (rewind) to go to the point
you want to view.
Viewing movies
Make sure you have a recorded cassette
inserted into your camcorder.
4 Press N (play) to start playback.
Some of the operations are possible using the
Remote Commander.
When you want to play back recordings on
To adjust the volume
Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME
– (decrease) / + (increase).
When playing back the tape, select the
(IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV],
then [AUTO] (the default setting).
To stop playback
Press x (stop).
To pause
Press X (pause) during playback.
Press N (play) or X (pause) again to restart the
playback.
Playback stops automatically when the pause
mode continues for more than 3 minutes.
To fast forward or rewind
Press M (fast forward) or m (rewind) in stop
mode.
POWER switch
To review movies on the viewfinder
Close the LCD panel. Then, adjust the
viewfinder angle.
Indicators displayed during tape
playback
60min
HDV1080
00:00:00:00
60min
i
1 Open the LCD panel and adjust the
angle.
2 While pressing the green button, set
the POWER switch to VCR.
A Format of the playback signal
(HDV1080i/ DVCAM/DV SP)
B Remaining battery
D Tape transport indicator
E Time code or user bits
F Recording capacity of the tape
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b Note
To
Press
• Due to the difference in the synchronization, the
picture and sound will disappear momentarily where
the system switches between 50i and 60i.
• Tapes recorded in the HDV format cannot be played
back on video cameras using the DVCAM (DV)
format or mini-DVCAM (DV) players.
• DV format tapes are played back on your camcorder
only if they are recorded in the SP mode (
appears on the screen). Tapes recorded in the LP
mode are not played back.
play back slowly y (slow) during playback.
To reverse direction
1 Press I (reverse) on the
Remote Commander.
2 y (slow).
play back 2 times ×2 (double speed) on the
faster (double
speed)
Remote Commander during
playback.
• Time code and user bits are not displayed correctly
unless time code and user bits are recorded on the
tape, or the recorded time code is compatible with
your camcorder.
To reverse direction
1 Press I (reverse) on the
Remote Commander.
2 ×2 (double speed) on the
Remote Commander.
z Tip
• To display the picture on both the LCD panel and the
play back frame
by frame
C (frame) on the Remote
Commander during playback
pause.
viewfinder, select the
(LCD/VF SET) menu,
To reverse direction, press c
(frame) on the Remote
Commander during playback
pause.
Playing back in various modes
To return to the normal playback mode, press N
(play).
* Horizontal lines may appear at the top, bottom, or in
the center of the screen. This is not a malfunction.
To fast forward or rewind during
playback – Picture search
Keep on pressing M (fast forward) or m
(rewind) during playback.
b Note
To resume normal playback, release the button.
• Pictures in the HDV format are not output from the
HDV/DV jack when they are paused or played
back in other than normal playback mode.
• Pictures in the HDV format may appear distorted
during:
To view the picture while fast
forwarding or rewinding – Skip scan
Keep on pressing M (fast forward) or m
(rewind) while fast forwarding or rewinding the
tape.
– Picture search
– Reverse playback
To resume fast forwarding or rewinding, release
the button.
To play back in various modes
You will not hear the recorded sound. Also, you
may see mosaic-like images of the previously
played picture remaining on the screen.
To
Press
change the
playback
I (reverse) on the Remote
Commander during playback.
direction*
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b Note
• The END SEARCH function will not work correctly
when there is a blank section between recorded
sections on the tape.
Various playback
functions
You can locate the end of the last recording,
or display the date of recording and camera
settings data.
Displaying the screen indicators
You can display the time code and other
information together with the pictures on the
screen.
Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
The indicator switches as follows as you press
the button:
(no display) t (display)
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA,
the indicator switches as follows:
(simple display) t (no display) t (detailed
display)
Simple display
STBY
Searching for the last scene of the
most recent recording
– END SEARCH
F1.8
9
dB
100
This function is handy when you have played
back the tape, for example, but want to start
recording right after the most recently
recorded scene. The END SEARCH function
will not work once you eject the cassette after
you have recorded on the tape.
Detailed display
120min
STBY 00:00:00:00
HDV1080
i
CH1
CH2
F1.8
9
dB
100
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
z Tip
• You can display the screen indicators during
2 Press END SEARCH (VCR).
The last scene of the most recent recording
is played back for about 5 seconds.
playback on a TV. Select the
(OTHERS) menu,
However, only playback mode indicators and tape
counter appear when playing back a tape recorded in
the HDV format, and [COMPONENT] on the
(IN/OUT REC) menu is set to [1080i/576i]*.
* When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 50i. In case of 50i, this
item is [1080i/480i].
To cancel the operation
Press END SEARCH (VCR).
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To hide the camera settings data
Displaying the date/time and
camera settings data – Data code
Select the
(OTHERS) menu, [DATA
Each time you press DATA CODE, the date/
time indicator turns on and off.
During playback, you can view the date/time
data and the camera settings data that are
automatically recorded while recording
pictures on a tape.
Displaying the video information
– Status check
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
You can check the setup value of the
following items.
• Audio setup such as audio mix (p. 65)
• Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.)
• Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons
2 Press DATA CODE on the camcorder
or Remote Commander during
playback or playback pause.
Each time you press the button, the
indicators appear in turn as follows:
Date/time t Camera settings data t (no
display)
Camera settings data display
In the date/time data display, the date and time
is displayed in the same area.
If you record the picture without setting the
clock, [--- -- ----] and [--:--:--] will appear.
60min
00:00:00:00
60min
HDV1080
i
AUTO
F1.7
6
dB
100
A SteadyShot off
B Exposure
1 Press STATUS CHECK.
C Aperture value
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
If you manually adjust the aperture value to
the maximum, appears.
D Gain
display the desired item.
Each time you turn the dial, the items
appear in the following order:
AUIDO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN
E Shutter speed
F White balance
appears when pictures recorded by
using the shot transition function are played
back.
To turn off the video information
Press STATUS CHECK.
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Connect your camcorder to the wall socket
using the supplied connecting cable (DK-
415) and AC Adaptor/charger for the power
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied
with the devices to be connected.
Playing the picture on
a TV
TV connections differ depending on the type
of TV.
Viewing the picture on a high definition TV
TV
When you have an S video jack
on your TV or VCR
S video cable
(optional)
Yellow
A/V connecting
cable (supplied)
White
Red
Green
Component video cable (supplied)
Blue
Red
i.LINK cable (optional)
Signal flow
• In case of this connection, the TV needs to be
set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is
connected. Refer to the operating manual
supplied with the TV for the details.
Connect your camcorder and your TV
using either cables described below.
To connect the TV using an i.LINK cable
This connection is recommended when your TV
is compatible with HDV/DV and has an i.LINK
jack.
To connect the TV using the component
video cable
• To view the picture recorded in the HDV
• Before connecting the i.LINK cable, select the
(IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV],
then [AUTO] (the default setting).
format, set [COMPONENT] on the
OUT REC) menu according to your TV
(p. 74). When the picture recorded in the
(IN/
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DVCAM (DV) format is played back, an
equivalent picture with DVCAM (DV) format
is output regardless of [COMPONENT]
setting.
• Only video signals are output from the
COMPONENT OUTPUT jack. To output
audio signals, connect the white and red plugs
of the A/V connecting cable to the audio input
jack of your TV.
To connect the TV using the A/V
connecting cable
When there is an S video jack on the device to
be connected, connect it with your camcorder
by the S video jacks using an S video cable
(optional) instead of the yellow video plug of
the A/V connecting cable (supplied). This
connection produces pictures more faithfully on
the TV connected. The audio will not be output
when you connect with the S video cable alone.
b Note
• Be sure that you set [VCR HDV/DV] before
connecting the i.LINK cable. Otherwise, the TV
might not be able to recognize the video signal
correctly.
• Pictures in the DVCAM (DV) format are not output
from the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack, if
copyright protection signals are recorded in the
pictures.
z Tip
• If you connect your camcorder to your TV using
more than one type of cables to output the pictures
via analog jacks, the output signals have priority in
the following order:
COMPONENT OUTPUT jack t S VIDEO jack
t AUDIO/VIDEO jack
When your TV is connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input
on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set
the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
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Viewing the picture on a 16:9 TV or a 4:3 TV
TV or VCR
When you have an S video jack
on your TV or VCR
S video cable
(optional)
Yellow
A/V connecting
cable (supplied)
White
Red
Green
Component video cable (supplied)
Blue
Signal flow
Red
Connect your camcorder and your TV or
VCR using either cables described below.
To connect the TV using the A/V
connecting cable
When there is an S video jack on the device to
be connected, connect it with your camcorder
by the S video jacks using an S video cable
(optional) instead of the yellow video plug of
the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Use an S
video cable to produce high resolution pictures.
The audio will not be output when you connect
with the S video cable alone.
To connect the TV using the component
video cable
This connection is recommended when your TV
has COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.
• To view the picture recorded in the HDV
format, set [COMPONENT] on the
OUT REC) menu according to your TV
(p. 74). When a picture recorded in the
DVCAM (DV) format is played back, an
(IN/
To view the picture on a 4:3 TV
equivalent picture with DVCAM (DV) format
is output regardless of [COMPONENT]
setting.
• To view the picture recorded in the HDV
format, select the
(IN/OUT REC) menu,
• Only video signals are output from the
COMPONENT OUTPUT jack. To output
audio signals, connect the white and red plugs
of the A/V connecting cable to the audio input
jack of your TV or VCR.
[DOWN CONVERT], then a desired mode
• To view the picture recorded in the DVCAM
(DV) format, select the
(IN/OUT REC)
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menu, [DV WIDE REC], then [OFF] before
Locating a scene on a
tape for playback
When your TV is connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input
on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set
the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
Searching for a scene by date of
recording – Date search
When your TV is monaural (When your
TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting
cable to the video input jack and connect the
white or the red plug to the audio input jack of
your TV or VCR.
You can locate the point where the recording
date changes.
When you want to play the sound in monaural
mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for that
purpose.
SEARCH MODE
. / >
b Note
• Pictures in the DVCAM (DV) format are not output
from the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack, if
copyright protection signals are recorded in the
pictures.
STOP
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote
Commander repeatedly to select
[DATE SEARCH].
3 Press . (previous)/> (next) on
the Remote Commander to select a
recording date.
You can select the previous or the next date
of the present point on the tape.
Playback starts automatically from the
point where the date changes.
To cancel the operation
Press STOP on the Remote Commander.
b Note
• If 1 day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your
camcorder may not accurately find the point where
the recording date changes.
• The Date search will not function correctly when
there is a blank section between recorded sections on
the tape.
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Searching for a recording start
point – Index search
You can locate the point where an index
signal is recorded (p. 45).
SEARCH MODE
. / >
STOP
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote
Commander repeatedly to select
[INDEX SEARCH].
3 Press . (previous)/> (next) on
the Remote Commander to select an
index point.
You can select the previous or the next
index signal of the present point on the tape.
Playback starts automatically from the
point where the index signal is recorded.
To cancel the operation
Press STOP on the Remote Commander.
b Note
• If 1 day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your
camcorder may not accurately find the index point.
• The Index search will not function correctly when
there is a blank section between recorded sections on
the tape.
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LCD/VF SET (p. 69)
IN/OUT REC (p. 71)
BAdvanced operations
Using the Menu
TC/UB SET (p. 77)
OTHERS (p. 79)
Selecting menu items
You can change various settings or make
detailed adjustments using the menu items
displayed on the screen.
OTHERS
RETURN
STBY
ASSIGN BTN
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
LANGUAGE
QUICK REC
BEEP
REC LAMP
[
]
MENU :END
4 Select the desired item by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
The available menu items vary depending
on the power mode of your camcorder.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
120min
STBY
00:00:00:00
REMOTE CTRL
ON
OFF
[
]
POWER switch
MENU :END
5 Select the desired setting by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
OTHERS
REMAINING
STBY
DISP OUTPUT
ZOOM DISPLAY
EXP. FOCUS
HOURS METER
DATE REC
REMOTE CTRL OFF
5 0 i / 6 0 i SEL
2 Press MENU to display the menu
[
]
MENU :END
index screen.
CAMERA SET
WB PRESET
STBY
6 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
WB OUTDR LVL
GAIN SETUP
SHOT TRANS
COLOR CORRCT
STEADYSHOT
STDYSHOT TYP
To return to the previous screen, select
[
RETURN].
[
]
MENU :END
3 Select the icon of the desired menu by
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
CAMERA SET (p. 59)
AUDIO SET (p. 65)
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setting is selected. The settings you can adjust
vary depending on the power mode of your
camcorder. The screen shows the items you can
operate at the moment. Unavailable items will
be grayed out.
Using the
(CAMERA SET) menu
– STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc.
CAMERA SET
RETURN
WB PRESET
STBY
OUTDOOR
You can select the items listed below on the
CAMERA SET menu. For details on how to
select items, see “Selecting menu items”
The default settings are marked with G. The
indicators in parentheses appear when the
WB OUTDR LVL
GAIN SETUP
SHOT TRANS
COLOR CORRCT
STEADYSHOT
STDYSHOT TYP
[
]
MENU :END
WB PRESET
WB OUTDR LVL
When [OUTDOOR] is selected for the preset white balance, you can select the
white balance value for outdoor recording by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
Levels from –7 (bluish) through +7 (reddish) are available. It is set to 0 (standard)
in the default setting.
GAIN SETUP
Select the adjustment value for each position (H, M, and L) of the GAIN switch
1
Select [H], [M], or [L] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
2
Select an adjustment value by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then
press the dial.
0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, and 18dB are available. The larger the
number, the greater the gain.
3
4
Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
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SHOT TRANS
Select this setting to set the transition duration, time, and start timer. See page 41
for details on using the shot transition function.
b Note
• Before setting [SHOT TRANS], turn off all of the STORE/CHECK/EXEC lamps by
TRANS TIME
Select the time that takes to make a transition from the current setting to the
selected setting.
Duration from [2.0 sec] through [15.0 sec] are available. It is set to [4.0 sec] in the
default setting.
TRANS CURVE
Select the transition curve.
The figures below show the transition curve of each mode.
*1: parameter level
*2: transition of time
LINEAR
Select to make the transition linearly.
*1
*1
*1
*2
*2
GSOFT STOP
SOFT TRANS
Select to make the transition slowly at the end.
Select to make the transition slowly at the
beginning and end, and linearly in between.
*2
START TIMER
GOFF
5 sec
Select to start the shot transition immediately.
Select to start the shot transition after 5 seconds.
10 sec
20 sec
Select to start the shot transition after 10 seconds.
Select to start the shot transition after 20 seconds.
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COLOR CORRCT
STEADYSHOT
Select this setting to revise a specific color to be recorded as you desire. See
page 43 for details on using the Color Correction function.
GON
Select to activate the SteadyShot function. You can select the type of
the SteadyShot function in [STDYSHOT TYP].
OFF (
)
Select to deactivate the SteadyShot function. Select when recording
using a tripod. More natural pictures are produced.
You can also deactivate the SteadyShot function by using the
b Note
• The SteadyShot function does not work well when a wide conversion lens other than VCL-
HG0872 (optional) is attached to your camcorder.
• When using VCL-HG0872, select [WIDE CONV.] in [STDYSHOT TYP] below.
STDYSHOT TYP
You can select the type of the SteadyShot function that compensates for camera-
shake. To release the SteadyShot function, select [OFF] in [STEADYSHOT] or
HARD
Select to activate the SteadyShot function with stronger effect. This
mode is not recommended for recording with camera panning
technique.
GSTANDARD
Select to activate the standard SteadyShot function.
SOFT
Select to activate the SteadyShot function so that it leaves a slight
unsteadiness on the picture so the picture looks natural.
WIDE CONV.
Select when a wide conversion lens (optional) is attached. This mode
is the most effective with Sony VCL-HG0872 wide conversion lens.
PEAKING
You can change the outline color and level for peaking.
COLOR [WHITE], [RED], [YELLOW] are available for the outline color. It is
set to [WHITE] in the default setting.
LEVEL
[HIGH], [MIDDLE], [LOW] are available for the outline level. It is
set to [MIDDLE] in the default setting.
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AF ASSIST
GOFF
Select to record in the standard recording mode.
ON
Select to focus manually by rotating the focus ring during auto
focusing.
AE RESPONSE
MARKER
Select the speed used to adjust the exposure automatically in accordance with the
brightness of the subject. [FAST], [MIDDLE], and [SLOW] are available. It is set
to [FAST] in the default setting.
GOFF
Select when you do not want to display the marker on the screen.
ON
Select to display the marker you select in [MARKER SEL] on the
screen. You can assign this function to one of the ASSIGN buttons
b Note
• The center marker and its position do not affect the adjustment, setting, or recording in any
way.
MARKER SEL
You can select the type of marker to be displayed on the screen when [MARKER]
is set to [ON]. Select whether each type is to be displayed or not by selecting [ON]
or [OFF] in [MARKER]. You can display more than a marker at the same time.
CENTER
Select to display the marker at the center of the
screen. (It is set to [ON] in the default setting.)
4:3
Select to display the frame indicating the 4:3 aspect
ratio.
SAFETY ZONE
Select to display the frame indicating the range that
can be received by a standard TV for domestic use
(80%).
b Note
• Marker [4:3] is not displayed when recording in DV 4:3 mode.
• Markers are displayed only on the LCD panel and viewfinder. They are not output from the
jacks.
• Screen indicators are not output from the analog jacks when a marker is displayed.
z Tip
• You can display all markers together by selecting [ON] in [MARKER].
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FLCKR REDUCE
GON
Select to record under normal conditions. Flickering of the screen
under a light source such as fluorescent lamps will be reduced.
OFF
Select when you do not want to reduce flickering of the screen.
b Note
• You cannot select this item when [50i/60i SEL] on the
(OTHERS) menu is set to 50i.
It is always set to [OFF].
HANDLE ZOOM
Select this item to set the zoom speed of position H and L of the handle zoom
1
Select [H] or [L] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
2
Select a zoom speed by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
Speeds 1 through 8 are available. The larger the number, the faster the zoom
speed.
3
4
Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
ZEBRA LEVEL
BARS TYPE
See page 32 for details.
2 types of color bar, one of which appears when you press BARS, are available.
GTYPE1
The following color bar appears.
TYPE2
The following color bar appears.
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SETUP
G0%
Select to record in the system at the 0% setup level.
Select to record in the system at the 7.5% setup level.
7.5%
b Note
• When [50i/60i SEL] in the
(OTHERS) menu is set to 50i, this item is set to [0%]
automatically.
FRAME REC
You can record pictures with a stop-motion animated effect by alternately
recording a few frames and then moving the subject a little. Operate your
camcorder using the Remote Commander to prevent camera shake.
GOFF
Select to record in the standard recording mode.
ON (
)
Select to record pictures using the FRAME REC function.
1
2
3
Select [ON], then press the dial.
Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
Press REC START/STOP.
A picture* is recorded, and your camcorder enters the
standby mode.
4
Move the subject and repeat step 3.
* A picture consists of 5 frames when [50i/60i SEL] is set to 50i, and 6 frames when it is set
to 60i.
b Note
• When you use frame recording continuously, the remaining tape time will not be indicated
correctly.
• The last scene will be longer than other scenes.
• You cannot record index signals during frame recording.
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setting is selected. The settings you can adjust
vary depending on the power mode of your
camcorder. The screen shows the items you can
operate at the moment. Unavailable items will
be grayed out.
Using the (AUDIO
SET) menu
– INT MIC SET/XLR
SET, etc.
AUDIO SET
RETURN
STBY
AUDIO MONI
AUDIO OUTPUT
AUDIO MODE
AUDIO LOCK
AUDIO L IMI T
CH1,CH2
You can select the items listed below on the
AUDIO SET menu. For details on how to select
The default settings are marked with G. The
indicators in parentheses appear when the
MI
MI
C
C
NR
SELECT
[
]
MENU :END
AUDIO MONI
You can check the sound from headphones or the camcorder speaker by selecting
either of them.
GCH1,CH2
Select to listen to the CH1 and CH2 sounds separately in the L and R
channels. However, you will hear the CH1 and CH2 sounds mixed
from your camcorder speaker.
CH1
Select to listen to the CH1 sound in channels L and R.
Select to listen to the CH2 sound in channels L and R.
CH2
CH1+CH2
Select to listen to the CH1 and CH2 sounds synthesized in channels L
and R.
AUDIO MIX
You can select the sound to be output when playing back a tape on which sounds
GCH1,CH2
Select to output only the originally recorded sound (CH1, CH2).
MIX
Select to synthesize and output the originally recorded sound (CH1,
CH2) and the sound added afterwards (CH3, CH4).
CH3,CH4
Select to output only the sound (CH3, CH4) added afterwards.
b Note
• You cannot select this item when playing back a tape recorded with [AUDIO MODE] set
to [FS48K].
AUDIO OUTPUT
You can select the audio output level to speakers, etc.
1Vrms
Select to set the audio output level to 1 Vrms/FS.
Select to set the audio output level to 2 Vrms/FS.
G2Vrms
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AUDIO MODE
GFS32K (
)
Select to record in 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds) in DVCAM/DV SP
format.
FS48K (
)
Select to record in 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality) in
DVCAM/DV SP format.
b Note
• You can add sound only on a tape recorded in Fs32K mode in DVCAM format. You cannot
add sound on a tape recorded in Fs48K mode.
• [FS48K] is selected automatically in the HDV format.
AUDIO LOCK
GUNLOCK MODE Select to record the sampling clock for audio and video separately.
This mode is adopted by the DV format for consumer models.
LOCK MODE
Select to record the sampling clock of audio and that of video
synchronized. This mode is advantageous for digital processing
during audio editing, or for making smooth transition of scenes.
b Note
• This item is automatically set to [LOCK MODE] in the DVCAM/HDV format.
AUDIO LIMIT
GOFF
Select when you do not want to use the audio limiter function that
prevents the sound from being distorted.
ON
Select to use the audio limiter function.
b Note
• This setting is valid when the AUDIO SELECT switch is set to MAN.
MIC NR
GON
Select to reduce noise from the microphone.
Select to deactivate this function.
OFF
MIC SELECT
GINTERNAL MIC Select to use the internal microphone.
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INT MIC SET
You can set the wind noise reduction and the sensitivity for the external
microphone.
INT MIC SENS
GNORMAL
The standard setting.
HIGH
Use this setting to record a quiet sound. When a loud sound is recorded
with this setting, the sound may be distorted. Make a trial recording in
advance.
INT MIC WIND
GOFF
Select when you want to record the sound as it is without reducing the
noise caused by wind.
AUTO
Select to reduce the noise caused by wind.
XLR SET
XLR CH SEL
You can select the input signal from an external microphone, and the channel to
be recorded.
GCH1
Select to record the input signal from the INPUT1 connector to
channel 1, and that from the INPUT2 connector to channel 2.
CH1, CH2
Select to record the input signal from the INPUT1 connector to
channels 1 and 2.
XLR AGC LINK
You can select whether the AGC (Auto Gain Control) of channel 1 is linked with
or separated from channel 2 when using an external microphone.
GSEPARATE
Select to record the sound in channel 1 separately from that in channel
2 (AGC separated).
LINKED
Select to record the sound in channel 1 and that in channel 2 as a set,
like stereo sound (AGC linked). appears on the status check display.
b Note
• The [LINKED] setting is valid only when the AUDIO SELECT switches of both channels
are set to AUTO, and the same item is selected for [INPUT1 LEVEL] and [INPUT2
LEVEL].
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INPUT1 LEVEL
Select the input signal from the INPUT1 connector, either from a microphone or
an audio device.
GMIC
Select to input an audio signal from a microphone connected to the
INPUT1 connector. appears on the status check display.
LINE
Select to input an audio signal from an audio device connected to the
INPUT1 connector. appears on the status check display.
INPUT1 TRIM
INPUT1 WIND
You can select the level of input signal from the INPUT1 connector. This setting
is effective only when [INPUT1 LEVEL] is set to [MIC].
-18 dB, -12 dB, -6 dB, 0 dB, +6 dB, +12 dB are available. It is set to 0 dB in the
default setting.
This setting is effective only when [INPUT1 LEVEL] is set to [MIC].
GOFF
Select when you want to record the sound from the INPUT1 connector
as it is, without reducing the noise caused by wind.
ON
Select to reduce the noise caused by wind.
check display.
appears on the status
INPUT2 LEVEL
Select the input signal from the INPUT2 connector, either from a microphone or
an audio device.
GMIC
Select to input an audio signal from a microphone connected to the
INPUT2 connector. appears on the status check display.
LINE
Select to input an audio signal from an audio device connected to the
INPUT2 connector. appears on the status check display.
INPUT2 TRIM
INPUT2 WIND
You can select the level of input signal from the INPUT2 connector. This setting
is effective only when [INPUT2 LEVEL] is set to [MIC].
-18 dB, -12 dB, -6 dB, 0 dB, +6 dB, +12 dB are available. It is set to 0 dB in the
default setting.
This setting is effective only when [INPUT2 LEVEL] is set to [MIC].
GOFF
Select when you want to record the sound from the INPUT2 connector
as it is without reducing the noise caused by wind.
ON
Select to reduce the noise caused by wind.
check display.
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point. If it is distorted at the input point, adjust the
sound using the INPUT TRIM function. If it is
distorted at the recording point, lower the total
volume level manually.
• If you set INPUT TRIM too far to the minus side, the
microphone volume becomes too low, resulting in a
poor signal to noise ratio.
• Test the effect of the INPUT TRIM function
according to the microphone used or the sound field
of the recording site before actual recording.
Tip for using INPUT1 TRIM/INPUT2
TRIM
• The INPUT TRIM function adjusts the input level
from an external microphone. When using a highly
sensitive microphone or recording loud sound, set
this to the minus side. When using a less sensitive
microphone or recording quiet sound, set it to the
plus side.
• When recording loud sound, the sound may be
distorted at either the input point or the recording
Using the
(LCD/VF SET) menu
– LCD COLOR, etc.
You can select the items listed below on the
LCD/VF SET menu. For details on how to
select items, see “Selecting menu items”
(p. 58).
The default settings are marked with G. The
settings you can adjust vary depending on the
power mode of your camcorder. The screen
shows the items you can operate at the moment.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
LCD/VF SET
RETURN
LCD COLOR
LCD BL LEVEL
VF B. L I GHT
VF COLOR
VF POWER
[
]
MENU :END
LCD COLOR
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the color on the LCD screen. The
recorded picture will not be affected by this setting.
Low intensity
High intensity
LCD BL LEVEL
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight. The recorded picture
will not be affected by this setting.
GNORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Select to brighten the LCD screen.
b Note
• When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for this setting.
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VF B.LIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. The recorded picture will not be
affected by this setting.
GNORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Select to brighten the viewfinder screen.
b Note
• When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for this setting.
VF COLOR
VF POWER
GON
Select to display pictures in the viewfinder in color.
OFF
Select to display pictures in the viewfinder in black and white.
GAUTO
Select when you do not want to display pictures on the viewfinder
when the LCD panel is open.
ON
Select to display pictures on the viewfinder even when the LCD panel
is open.
b Note
• If you select [ON], the battery life will become a little shorter.
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setting is selected. The settings you can adjust
vary depending on the power mode of your
camcorder. The screen shows the items you can
operate at the moment. Unavailable items will
be grayed out.
Using the
(IN/OUT
REC) menu
– REC FORMAT/
DOWN CONVERT, etc.
IN/OUT REC
RETURN
REC FORMAT
REC MODE
STBY
You can select the items listed below on the IN/
OUT REC menu. For details on how to select
The default settings are marked with G. The
indicators in parentheses appear when the
HDV1080i
DV WIDE REC
EXT REC CTRL
COMPONENT
i . LINK CONV
DOWN CONVERT
[
]
MENU :END
VCR HDV/DV
Select the playback signal. Normally select [AUTO].
When the camcorder is connected to another device using an i.LINK cable, select
the signal to be input/output from the HDV/DV jack. The selected signal is
recorded or played back.
GAUTO
HDV
• Select this to play back signals by switching the format between
HDV and DVCAM (DV) automatically.
• For an i.LINK connection, select this to record/play back signals
input/output from the HDV/DV jack by switching the format
between HDV and DVCAM (DV) automatically.
• Select this to play back the signals in the HDV format only.
• For an i.LINK connection, select this to record/play back the input/
output signals in the HDV format only.
Select this when connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc.
DV
• Select this to play back the signals in the DVCAM (DV) format
only.
• For an i.LINK connection, select this to record/play back the input/
output signals in the DVCAM (DV) format only.
Select this when connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc.
b Note
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting [VCR HDV/DV]. Otherwise, the connected TV
may not be able to recognize the video signal from this camcorder.
• When [AUTO] is selected and the signal switches between HDV and DV, the picture and
sound disappear temporarily.
• When [HDVtDV CONV] is set to [ON], and [AUDIO LOCK] to [LOCK MODE] in
[i.LINK CONV], pictures are output as follows:
– at [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted to an audio-locked DV signal; a DV signal is
output as it is.
– at [HDV], an HDV signal is converted to an audio-locked DV signal; a DV signal is not
output.
– at [DV], a DV signal is output as it is; an HDV signal is not output.
• When [HDVtDV CONV] is set to [ON], and [AUDIO LOCK] to [UNLOCK MODE] in
[i.LINK CONV], pictures are output as follows:
– at [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted to an audio-unlocked DV signal; a DV signal is
output as it is.
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– at [HDV], an HDV signal is converted to an audio-unlocked DV signal; a DV signal is
not output.
– at [DV], a DV signal is output as it is; an HDV signal is not output.
• An HDV signal cannot be converted to a DVCAM signal.
REC FORMAT
Selects a recording format when the POWER switch is set at CAMERA. The
format lamp of the selected format will light up during recording.
GHDV1080i
Select to record using the HDV1080i specification.
(
)
DV
(
Select to record in the DVCAM/DV format. In addition, you need to
)
set [
REC MODE] below.
z Tip
• When you output the picture during recording simultaneously to a connected device using
REC MODE
This setting is valid only when [REC FORMAT] is set to [DV].
GDVCAM
Select to record in the DVCAM format on the tape.
(
)
DV SP (
)
Select to record in the SP mode of the DV format when you want to
record for a long time on the tape.
b Note
• You cannot add sound on a tape recorded in the DV SP mode.
• If you record in the DV SP mode, a mosaic-like disturbance of picture may appear or sound
may be interrupted when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs.
• When you mix recordings in the DVCAM mode and in the DV SP mode on one tape, the
playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be continued properly between
the scenes.
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DV WIDE REC
You can display pictures recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format on the entire TV
screen by setting this item at the time of recording. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your TV as well.
GON
Select to view the recorded pictures on a 16:9 wide TV screen.
On the LCD screen or viewfinder screen
On a 4:3 TV screen*
On a 16:9 wide TV
screen
OFF (
)
Select to view the recorded pictures on a 4:3 TV screen.
On the LCD screen or viewfinder screen
The dark bars are
translucent on the screen.
On a 4:3 TV screen
On a 16:9 wide TV
screen*
* The playback picture may look different depending on the TV
connected.
EXT REC CTRL
See page 46 for details.
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COMPONENT
When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 50i
576i
Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that is compatible
with 576i.
576p/576i
G1080i/576i
Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that is compatible
with 576p.
Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that is compatible
with 1080i.
When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 60i
480i
Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that is compatible
with 480i.
480p/480i
G1080i/480i
Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that is compatible
with 480p.
Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that is compatible
with 1080i.
b Note
• If you set [HDVtDV CONV] in [i.LINK CONV] to [ON] when [576p/576i] or [480p/
480i] is selected, no video signals will be output from HDV/DV jack.
i.LINK CONV
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, this setting is effective only when
[HDV1080i] is selected in [REC FORMAT].
When the POWER switch is set to VCR, this setting is effective only when
[AUTO] or [HDV] is selected in [VCR HDV/DV].
HDVtDV CONV
GOFF
Select to output the signals from the HDV/DV jack in accordance
with the [REC FORMAT] and [VCR HDV/DV] settings.
ON
Select to output the signals in the DV format from the HDV/DV
jack.
AUDIO LOCK
This setting is effective only when [HDVtDV CONV] is set to [ON].
GLOCK MODE
Signals which sampling clock for audio and that for video are
synchronized are output from the HDV/DV jack.
UNLOCK MODE Signals which sampling clock for audio is separate from that of video
are output from the HDV/DV jack.
b Note
• See [VCR HDV/DV] for information about an input signal via an i.LINK connection.
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• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting [i.LINK CONV]. Otherwise, the connected
video device may not be able to recognize the video signal from this camcorder.
DOWN CONVERT
Select the picture format to be output when you play back the tape recorded in the
HDV specification.
This setting is effective for the following output:
- COMPONENT OUTPUT (at 480p/480i and 576p/576i)
- S VIDEO
- AUDIO/VIDEO
- i.LINK (when [HDVtDV CONV] is set to [ON] in [i.LINK CONV])
GSQUEEZE
Select to output signals to a 16:9 wide TV or a TV compatible with
16:9 wide mode.
Pictures will appear as follows:
On a 16:9 wide TV
On a TV compatible
with 16:9 wide mode
LETTER BOX
Select to output signals to a TV that is not compatible with 16:9 wide
mode.
Pictures will appear as follows:
On a 4:3 standard
TV
EDGE CROP
Select to display the center of the picture in 4:3 aspect ratio by
cropping the both sides of the picture.
Pictures will appear as follows:
On a 4:3 standard
TV
z Tip
• When you view pictures that were recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format with [DV WIDE
REC] set to [ON] on a 4:3 standard TV, pictures may appear as they are in height, but are
compressed in width depending on the TV. If you view the recorded pictures on such type
of 4:3 standard TV, set [DV WIDE REC] to [OFF] before recording.
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A/V c DV OUT
You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and
convert the signal transmitted from the connected devices to the appropriate signal
on your camcorder.
GOFF
Select when you are not using the Signal conversion function.
ON (
)
To output analog images and sound in digital format using your
camcorder.
The analog signal input to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack of your camcorder
will be converted and output from the i.LINK Interface of your
camcorder.
For details, see page 105.
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setting is selected. The settings you can adjust
vary depending on the power mode of your
camcorder. The screen shows the items you can
operate at the moment. Unavailable items will
be grayed out.
Using the
(TC/UB
SET) menu
– TC MAKE, etc.
TC/UB SET
RETURN
You can select the items listed below on the TC/
UB SET menu. For details on how to select
The default settings are marked with G. The
indicators in parentheses appear when the
TC PRESET
UB PRESET
TC FORMAT
TC RUN
00:00:00:00
TC MAKE
UB TIME REC
[
]
MENU :END
TC PRESET
You can preset or reset the user bits (p. 103).
You can select the frame mode.
UB PRESET
TC FORMAT
GAUTO
Select to set the frame mode automatically in accordance with the
inserted cassette.
DF
Select to set the frame mode to the drop frame mode.
Select to set the frame mode to the non-drop frame mode.
NDF
b Note
• When [50i/60i SEL] on the
(OTHERS) menu is set to 50i, the non-drop frame mode
is selected automatically.
TC RUN
You can select how the time code advances.
GREC RUN
Time code value advances only while recording. Select this when
making the time code continuous at backspace editing.
FREE RUN
Time code value advances freely regardless of the camcorder’s
current operation mode. Select this when adjusting the discrepancy
between time code value and real time.
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TC MAKE
GREGENERATE Select to make the time code continuous at backspace editing.
Regardless of the [TC RUN] setting, the running mode is
automatically set to [REC RUN].
PRESET
Select when you do not want to make the time code continuous at
backspace editing.
UB TIME REC
GOFF
Select when you do not want to set the user bits to the real time clock.
Select to set the user bits to the real time clock.
ON
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setting is selected. The settings you can adjust
vary depending on the power mode of your
camcorder. The screen shows the items you can
operate at the moment. Unavailable items will
be grayed out.
Using the (OTHERS)
menu
– CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME,
etc.
OTHERS
STBY
RETURN
You can select the items listed below on the
OTHERS menu. For details on how to select
The default settings are marked with G. The
indicators in parentheses appear when the
ASSIGN BTN
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
LANGUAGE
QUICK REC
BEEP
REC LAMP
[
]
MENU :END
ASSIGN BTN
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
You can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set the
time difference by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, the clock will be adjusted
in accordance with the time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the
clock returns to the originally set time.
LANGUAGE
For HVR-Z1E:
You can select from German, Greek, English, Simplified English, Spanish,
French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russia, Arabic, or Persian.
For HVR-Z1P:
You can select from English, Simplified English, Simplified-Chinese, or
Traditional-Chinese.
QUICK REC
When the camcorder is left in recording standby for more than about 3 minutes,
your camcorder exits the recording standby mode (the drum stops rotating) to
prevent tape wear and battery loss. Since the power does not turn off, you can
restart recording by pressing REC START/STOP again.
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GOFF
It takes some time to restart recording from the state that the drum has
stopped rotating, but the transition from the last recorded scene is
smooth.
ON
The time shortens slightly until recording restarts from the state that
the drum has stopped rotating, but the transition from the last recorded
scene may not be smooth. Select this when you do not want to miss a
recording chance.
BEEP
MELODY
Select to play a melody when you start/stop recording, or when an
unusual condition occurs on your camcorder.
GNORMAL
Select to sound a beep instead of the melody.
Select to cancel the melody and the beep sound.
OFF
REC LAMP
GON
Select to turn on the camera recording lamps on the front and rear of
your camcorder during recording.
OFF
Select this setting in the following recording situations. The camera
recording lamps on the front and rear will not light up during
recording.
• When you do not want the subject to be nervous about being
recorded.
• When you are recording close to the subject.
• When the subject reflects the light of the recording lamp.
FORMAT LAMP
GON
Select to turn on the format lamp. The lamp of the format that is
selected in [REC FORMAT] lights up when the POWER switch is set
to CAMERA. The lamp of the format that is selected in [VCR HDV/
DV] lights up when the POWER switch is set to VCR.
OFF
Select when you do not want to turn on the format lamp. The i.LINK
lamp also does not light up.
b Note
• The format lamp lights up according to the format of the playback or of an input signal from
another device when [VCR HDV/DV] on the (IN/OUT REC) menu is set to [AUTO].
IRIS DIAL
You can select the rotation direction of the iris dial to open or close the iris.
GNORMAL
Select to rotate clockwise when looked at from the lens side to close
the iris and decrease the light volume.
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OPPOSITE
Select to rotate counter clockwise when looked at from the lens side
to close the iris and decrease the light volume.
DATA CODE
GDATE/CAM
Select to display the date and time, or the camera settings data during
playback.
DATE
Select to display the date and time during playback.
LETTER SIZE
REMAINING
GNORMAL
Select to display the menu screen at normal size.
2x
Select to display the selected menu item at double the normal height.
GAUTO
Select to display the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds:
• After you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR with a
cassette inserted, and your camcorder calculates the remaining
amount of tape.
• After you press N (play) or DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
ON
Select to always display the remaining tape indicator.
DISP OUTPUT
GLCD PANEL
Select to show indicators such as the time code on the LCD screen and
in the viewfinder.
V-OUT/PANEL
Select to show indicators such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD
screen, and in the viewfinder.
b Note
• You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO or the
ASSIGN button assigned to the DISPLAY function while [V-OUT/PANEL] is selected.
ZOOM DISPLAY
GBAR
Select to indicate the zoomed position using the bar display.
NUMBER
Select to indicate the zoomed position using numbers (0 through 99).
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EXP. FOCUS
GAUTO OFF
Select to release the expanded focus automatically after a certain time
MANUAL OFF
Select to keep the expended focus even after a certain time. To release
the expanded focus, press EXPANDED FOCUS again.
HOURS METER
The cumulative operation time of your camcorder will be displayed with the total
hours of operation, drum rotation, tape running, or the total number of tape
unthreading operations.
OPERATION
DRUM RUN
TAPE RUN
Displays the total hours of operation in 10-hour increments.
Displays the total hours of drum rotation in 10-hour increments.
Displays the total hours of tape running in 10-hour increments.
THREADING
Displays the total number of tape unthreading operations in 10-
operation increments.
DATE REC
GOFF
Select when you do not want to superimpose the date and time on the
pictures.
ON
Select to superimpose the date and time directly on the pictures when
recording.
b Note
• Even though the date/time indication on the screen is affected by the signal of zebra or
peaking, it is recorded without influenced by zebra or peaking.
REMOTE CTRL
GON
Select when using the Remote Commander supplied with your
camcorder.
OFF
Select to deactivate the Remote Commander to prevent your
camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR
remote control unit.
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50i/60i SEL
You can switch the system, 1080/50i (PAL system) or 1080/60i (NTSC system),
used by your camcorder to record. It is set to 50i in the default setting.
1
Select [YES] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
120min
00:00:00:00
50 i / 60 i SEL
Change to 60i?
Reboots
after change.
YES
NO
2
Select [YES] again by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
The screen goes off, the system is switched.
z Tip
• You can switch to 60i (NTSC) system also when recording in the DVCAM (DV) format.
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Adding a menu – Add
Customizing Personal
Menu
The available items vary depending on the
power mode of your camcorder.
You can add frequently used menu items to
Personal Menu for easier and faster access.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
You can add frequently used menu items to
Personal Menu, or sort them in the order you
like (customizing). You can customize the
Personal Menu for each power mode of your
camcorder.
b Note
• You can add up to 28 menu items each for the
CAMERA and VCR modes. If you want to add
more, you must delete a less important menu item
1 Press P-MENU.
120min
P–MENU
END
STBY
00:00:00:00
SHOT TRANS
ASSIGN BTN
REC FORMAT
DV WIDE REC
COLOR CORRCT
MARKER
[
]
P–MENU :END
2 Select [P-MENU SETUP] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
120min
STBY
00:00:00:00
P–MENU SETUP
RETURN
ADD
DELETE
SORT
RESET
[
]
P–MENU :END
1 Press P-MENU.
3 Select [ADD] by turning the SEL/
2 Select the desired item by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
120min
STBY
00:00:00:00
Se l ec t t he ca t egor y.
RETURN
CAMERA SET
AUDIO SET
LCD/VF SET
IN/OUT REC
TC/UB SET
3 Select the desired setting by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
OTHERS
[
]
P–MENU :END
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4 Select a menu category by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
2 Select [P-MENU SETUP] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
120min
STBY
00:00:00:00
120min
STBY
00:00:00:00
Se l ec t t he i t em.
RETURN
P–MENU SETUP
RETURN
ADD
WB PRESET
WB OUTDR LVL
GAIN SETUP
SHOT TRANS
COLOR CORRCT
STEADYSHOT
]
DELETE
SORT
RESET
[
[
]
P–MENU :END
P–MENU :END
5 Select a menu item by turning the SEL/
3 Select [DELETE] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
The available items vary depending on the
power mode of the camcorder.
Only the available items are displayed.
120min
STBY
00:00:00:00
Se l ec t i t em t o de l e t e.
RETURN
SHOT TRANS
ASSIGN BTN
REC FORMAT
DV WIDE REC
COLOR CORRCT
MARKER
120min
ADD
STBY
00:00:00:00
STDYSHOT TYP
Add t o CAMERA
mode's P–MENU?
[
]
P–MENU :END
YES
NO
[
]
P–MENU :END
4 Select the item that you want to delete
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
6 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
The menu is added to the end of the list.
120min
STBY
00:00:00:00
DELETE
DV WIDE REC
De l ete f r om CAMERA
mode's P–MENU?
YES
NO
7 Press P-MENU.
[
]
P–MENU :END
Deleting menu – Delete
5 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
The selected menu is deleted from Personal
Menu.
1 Press P-MENU.
6 Press P-MENU.
120min
P–MENU
END
STBY
00:00:00:00
SHOT TRANS
ASSIGN BTN
REC FORMAT
DV WIDE REC
COLOR CORRCT
MARKER
[
]
P–MENU :END
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Arranging the order of menus
displayed on Personal Menu
– Sort
5 Move the menu item to the desired
place byturning the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial.
120min
Se l ec t new l oca t i on.
STBY
00:00:00:00
You can sort the menus added to Personal Menu
in the desired order.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SHOT TRANS
ASSIGN BTN
REC FORMAT
COLOR CORRCT
MARKER
DV WIDE REC
MARKER SEL
1 Press P-MENU.
[
]
P–MENU :END
120min
P–MENU
END
STBY
00:00:00:00
SHOT TRANS
ASSIGN BTN
REC FORMAT
DV WIDE REC
COLOR CORRCT
MARKER
6 Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
To sort more items, repeat steps 4 to 6.
[
]
P–MENU :END
7 Press P-MENU.
2 Select [P-MENU SETUP] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
Initializing the settings – Reset
120min
STBY
00:00:00:00
P–MENU SETUP
RETURN
ADD
DELETE
SORT
You can initialize Personal Menu to the default
settings after adding or deleting menus.
RESET
[
]
P–MENU :END
1 Press P-MENU.
3 Select [SORT] by turning the SEL/
120min
P–MENU
END
STBY
00:00:00:00
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
SHOT TRANS
ASSIGN BTN
REC FORMAT
DV WIDE REC
COLOR CORRCT
MARKER
120min
STBY
00:00:00:00
Se l ec t i t em t o move.
RETURN
1
2
3
4
5
6
SHOT TRANS
[
]
P–MENU :END
ASSIGN BTN
REC FORMAT
DV WIDE REC
COLOR CORRCT
MARKER
[
]
P–MENU :END
2 Select [P-MENU SETUP] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
4 Select the menu item you want to move
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
120min
STBY
00:00:00:00
P–MENU SETUP
RETURN
ADD
DELETE
SORT
RESET
120min
STBY
00:00:00:00
Se l ec t new l oca t i on.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SHOT TRANS
ASSIGN BTN
[
]
P–MENU :END
REC FORMAT
DV WIDE REC
COLOR CORRCT
MARKER
MARKER SEL
[
]
P–MENU :END
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3 Select [RESET] by turning the SEL/
Assigning the
functions
Depending on the functions, you need to assign
them to the ASSIGN buttons to use them. You
can assign single function to each ASSIGN 1
through 6 button.
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
120min
RESET
STBY
00:00:00:00
I n i t i a l i ze
CAMERA mode's
P–MENU se t t i ng?
YES
NO
[
]
P–MENU :END
Functions you can assign to the ASSIGN
buttons
• [FADER] (p. 45)
4 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
• [BACK LIGHT] (p. 26)
• [SPOTLIGHT] (p. 27)
• [AE OVERRIDE] (p. 88)
• [WB OUTDR LVL +] (p. 59)
• [WB OUTDR LVL –] (p. 59)
• [HYPER GAIN] (p. 88)
• [MARKER] (p. 62)
120min
RESET
STBY
00:00:00:00
Are you su r e?
YES
NO
[
]
P–MENU :END
• [ALLSCAN MODE] (p. 88)
• [STEADYSHOT] (p. 61)
• [INDEX MARK] (p. 45)
• [AUDIO DUB] (p. 100)
• [REC REVIEW] (p. 48)
• [DISPLAY] (p. 51)
5 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
The Personal Menu settings return to the
default settings.
To cancel initialization, select [NO].
• [BARS] (p. 23)
6 Press P-MENU.
1 Press MENU.
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• When this function is activated, the picture quality
will deteriorate.
• If you use this function when the shutter speed is
slower than 1/12, the shutter speed is automatically
set to 1/25.
2 Select the
(OTHERS) menu by
turning SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then
press the dial.
• If you use this function when the shutter speed is
slower than 1/15, the shutter speed is automatically
set to 1/30.
3 Select [ASSIGN BTN] by turning SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
z Tip
• It is recommended that you focus manually.
4 Select the number of the ASSIGN
button you want to assign the function
by turning SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
Using the AE override function
[ASSIGN1] through [ASSIGN6] are
available. [------] is displayed at the number
that no function is assigned.
Press the ASSIGN button assigned to [AE
OVERRIDE] and rotate the iris dial. You can
adjust the brightness by overriding the AE
shift value temporarily. When this function is
5 Select the function to be assigned by
turning SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then
press the dial.
activated,
appears on the screen.
b Note
• The AE override function is released when iris is
adjusted manually.
6 Select [OK] by turning SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
z Tip
• The highest/lowest value used by AE overriding
depends on the AE shift value. The value varies
ranging within 7 of the total value of AE shift and
AE override.
7 Press MENU to hide the menu.
Using the hyper gain function
Displaying the marker
During recording or in the recording standby
mode, press the ASSIGN button assigned to
[HYPER GAIN]. The gain will be increased
to 36 dB. To restore the previous setting,
press the button again.
Press the ASSIGN button assigned to
[MARKER] to display the marker on the
screen. You can select the type of marker in
[MARKER SEL] on the
(CAMERA
When shooting a very dark subject, you can
make it visible by using the hyper gain.
Displaying the entire picture
frame
b Note
• When this function is activated, the following
functions do not operate:
– [AE SHIFT] of the PICTURE PROFILE function
– [AE OVERRIDE]
You can check the area surrounding the
picture frame. This is not possible on
standard TV screens. You can do this by
pressing the ASSIGN button assigned to
– [BACK LIGHT]
– [SPOTLIGHT]
– Gain adjustment
Using the Menu
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[ALLSCAN MODE]. During the simple
allscan display, a black frame appears around
the screen. Press the button again to restore
the previous screen mode.
b Note
• When this function is activated, pictures are output
in the interlace letter box format from the
COMPONENT OUTPUT and i.LINK jacks except
for the HDV signals.
z Tip
• When you press the ASSIGN button assigned to
[STEADYSHOT], the SteadyShot function is
released and
appears on the LCD screen. To
activate the SteadyShot function, press the same
button again. You can select the effect level of the
SteadyShot function using [STDYSHOT TYP] on
the
• There are independent buttons for DISPLAY and
BARS. However, you can assign them also to the
ASSIGN buttons at your convenience. You can use
both buttons.
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Dubbing/Editing
You can copy a picture played back on your
camcorder to other recording devices (such
as VCRs).
Connect your camcorder to a VCR as shown
in the following illustration.
Dubbing to another
tape
Connecting a VCR
To dub to an HDV compatible device
Connect your camcorder to an HDV compatible
device using an i.LINK cable (optional).
Player
Recorder
i.LINK cable (optional)
HDV/DV jack
HDV/DV jack
Signal flow
video signal from the camcorder at the time of
dubbing.
• When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO] and the
signal switches between HDV and DV, the picture
and sound disappear temporarily.
To select the video format to be dubbed
The video format to be dubbed depends on the
settings of [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK
CONV] on the
(IN/OUT REC) menu.
Before setting these menu items, disconnect the
i.LINK cable.
• When the recorder is an HVR-Z1E/Z1P, set [VCR
HDV/DV] on the
(IN/OUT REC) menu to
• Pictures will be dubbed in the recorded format
when [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], and
[HDVtDV CONV] to [OFF] in [i.LINK
CONV].
• Only pictures in the selected format will be
dubbed when [VCR HDV/DV] is set to
[HDV] or [DV]. Other pictures will be dubbed
as blank portions, so neither picture nor sound
will be dubbed.
b Note
• If you change the settings of [VCR HDV/DV] and
[i.LINK CONV] with the i.LINK cable connected,
the video device may not be able to recognize the
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To dub to a DVCAM (DV) device
Connect your camcorder to a VCR using an
i.LINK cable (optional).
i.LINK compatible
devices
i.LINK jack
HDV/DV jack
i.LINK cable (optional)
Signal flow
b Note
To select the video format to be dubbed
The video format to be dubbed depends on the
• If you change the settings of [VCR HDV/DV] and
[i.LINK CONV] with the i.LINK cable connected,
the video device may not be able to recognize the
video signal from the camcorder at the time of
dubbing.
• If [HDVtDV CONV] is set to [OFF] in [i.LINK
CONV] while [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO],
pictures recorded in the HDV mode will be recorded
as blank portions, so neither picture nor sound will
be recorded.
(IN/OUT REC)
menu. Before setting these menu items,
disconnect the i.LINK cable.
• When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO],
[HDVtDV CONV] to [ON], and [AUDIO
LOCK] to [LOCK MODE] in [i.LINK
CONV], HDV pictures are dubbed as audio-
locked signals, and DV pictures are dubbed as
they are, disregarding the [AUDIO LOCK]
setting.
• When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [HDV], the
connected DVCAM (DV) device cannot recognize
pictures, so pictures will be dubbed as blank
portions.
• When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO] and the
signal switches between HDV and DVCAM (DV),
the picture and sound disappear temporarily.
• When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO],
[HDVtDV CONV] to [ON], and [AUDIO
LOCK] to [UNLOCK MODE] in [i.LINK
CONV], HDV pictures are dubbed as audio-
unlocked signals, and DV pictures are dubbed
as they are, disregarding the [AUDIO LOCK]
setting.
• If the tape was recorded with the HDV and
DVCAM (DV) formats mixed, set [VCR
HDV/DV] to [DV] to dub only pictures in the
DVCAM (DV) format. Pictures in the HDV
format will be dubbed as blank portions, so
neither picture nor sound will be dubbed.
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To dub to an AV device
Connect your camcorder to a VCR using the A/
V connecting cable (supplied).
When you have an S video jack on
your VCR *
S video cable
(optional)
VCRs
Yellow
AUDIO/VIDEO jack
Signal flow
White
Red
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
* When there is an S video jack on the device to be
connected, connect an S video cable (optional) to
that jack instead of using the yellow video plug of
the A/V connecting cable (supplied). This
connection produces higher quality DVCAM (DV)
format pictures. The audio will not be output if you
connect with the S video cable alone.
b Note
• Select the
(OTHERS) menu, [DISP OUTPUT],
• When you connect your camcorder to a monaural
device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting cable to the video jack, and the red or the
white plug to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV.
z Tip
• To record the date/time and camera settings data,
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Dubbing to another tape
1 Connect the recording device to your
2 Prepare the recording device.
• Insert a cassette for recording.
• If the recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
3 Prepare your camcorder for playback.
• Insert the recorded cassette.
• Set the POWER switch to VCR.
4 Start the playback on your camcorder,
and record it on the VCR.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your VCR for details.
5 When the dubbing is finished, stop
your camcorder and the VCR.
b Note
• When you use an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture
becomes rough when a picture is paused on your
camcorder while recording it to a VCR.
• Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not output
from the HDV/DV jack during playback pause or
in playback modes other than normal playback.
• When you use an i.LINK cable, you cannot record
the picture and sound separately.
z Tip
• The i.LINK lamp, HDV or DV, on the HDV/DV
jack holder will light up and indicate the format of
the output signal when you use an i.LINK cable.
• When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and sound
signals are transmitted digitally, producing high
quality pictures.
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b Note
• Your camcorder can only record from a PAL source.
For example, French video or TV programs
(SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly. See
page 114 for details on TV color systems.
• If you use a 21-pin adaptor to input PAL source, you
need a dual direction 21-pin adaptor (optional).
Recording pictures
from a VCR or TV
You can record pictures or TV programs
from a VCR or TV on a tape inserted in your
camcorder.
Connecting a VCR or TV
To record from an HDV compatible device
You can record and edit pictures from an HDV
compatible VCR. Use your camcorder as a
recorder and connect it to an HDV compatible
device using an i.LINK cable (optional).
On this camcorder (recorder), select the
(IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then
Player
Recorder
HDV/DV jack
HDV/DV jack
i.LINK cable (optional)
Signal flow
b Note
• In case of digital broadcasting, you may not be
allowed to record some programs for copyright
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To record from a DVCAM (DV)/AV device
You can record and edit pictures or TV
programs from a VCR or TV. Use your
camcorder as a recorder and connect it to a VCR
using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). You
can connect a DVCAM (DV) compatible device
also using an i.LINK cable (optional).
When you use an i.LINK cable to connect a
DVCAM (DV) compatible device, select the
(IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV],
connecting.
VCRs or TVs
When you have an S video jack on
your TV or VCR *
S video cable
(optional)
Yellow
A/V connecting
cable (supplied)
White
Red
AUDIO/VIDEO
jack
HDV/DV jack
i.LINK jack
Connecting with an i.LINK cable
i.LINK cable (optional)
Signal flow
* When there is an S video jack on the device to be
connected, connect an S video cable (optional) to
that jack instead of using the yellow video plug of
the A/V connecting cable (supplied). This
connection produces higher quality DVCAM (DV)
format pictures. The audio will not be output if you
connect with the S video cable alone.
• When a 4:3 video signal is input, it appears with
black bands on the right and left sides on the screen
of your camcorder.
z Tip
• If the recording device has an i.LINK jack, it is
recommended to connect it using an i.LINK cable
(optional).
b Note
• You can record pictures from DVCAM (DV)/AV
devices only in the DV format.
• When you use the A/V connecting cable (supplied),
select the
(OTHERS) menu, [DISP OUTPUT],
• When you connect your camcorder to a monaural
device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting cable to the video jack, and the red or the
white plug to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV.
Only the sound from the connected plug is recorded.
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Recording movies
7 Press x (stop) to stop recording.
b Note
• When you use an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture
becomes rough when a picture is paused on your
VCR.
Insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder
before the following operations.
• When you use an i.LINK cable, you cannot record
the picture and sound separately.
• When you use an i.LINK cable, if you pause or stop
the recording and restart it, the picture may not be
recorded smoothly.
1 Connect your TV or VCR to your
camcorder as a playback device (p. 94,
95).
z Tip
• The i.LINK lamp, HDV or DV, on the HDV/DV
jack holder will light up and indicate the format of
the input signal when you use an i.LINK cable.
• When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and sound
signals are transmitted digitally, producing high
quality pictures.
2 If you are recording from a VCR,
insert a cassette.
3 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
• When you use an i.LINK cable,
appears during recording. This indicator may appear
on the screen of the playback device, however they
will not be recorded.
• Index signals are automatically recorded on the tape
during recording. You can also record index signals
at the desired positions during recording by pressing
the ASSIGN button assigned to the index function
4 Set your camcorder to recording
pause.
While pressing X (pause), press both z
REC (record) buttons simultaneously.
5 Start playing the cassette on your
VCR, or select a TV program.
The picture played on the connected device
appears on the LCD screen of your
camcorder.
6 Press X (pause) again at the point you
want to start recording.
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Connecting the computer
• Before connecting your camcorder to the
computer with an i.LINK cable, be sure to
insert the connector plug in the proper
direction. If you insert the connector plug
forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal
may be damaged, or this may cause a
malfunction of your camcorder.
• Connect the i.LINK cable to the computer
first, then to your camcorder. Connecting in
the opposite order may cause static electricity
to build up, resulting in a malfunction of your
camcorder.
Connecting to a
computer
To use your camcorder by connecting it to a
computer using an i.LINK cable, the computer
must have an i.LINK interface, and application
software to read video signals must be installed
on the computer.
Refer to the manual supplied with the
application software for the system
requirements of the computer.
• Be sure to set [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK
CONV] on the
(IN/OUT REC) menu
before connecting the i.LINK cable. If you
connect the i.LINK cable first, the computer
may hang up or may not recognize the signal
from your camcorder.
b Note
• Connect a computer that can handle the signal of the
format indicated by the i.LINK lamps. If you
connect a computer that cannot handle the signal, the
computer may hang up or may not recognize the
signal from your camcorder.
HDV/DV jack
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before resetting [REC
FORMAT] when the POWER switch is set to
CAMERA. Otherwise, the computer may hang up.
i.LINK cable (optional)
z Tip
• The i.LINK lamp, HDV or DV, on the HDV/DV
jack holder will light up and indicate the format of
the input signal when you use an i.LINK cable.
To import pictures on a tape to the
computer
• To scan pictures recorded in the HDV format
on the tape in the HDV format, set [VCR
• To scan pictures recorded in the DVCAM
(DV) format on the tape in the DVCAM (DV)
• To scan pictures recorded in the HDV format
on the tape in the audio-locked DV format, set
[HDVtDV CONV] to [ON] and [AUDIO
LOCK] to [LOCK MODE] in [i.LINK
• To scan pictures recorded in the HDV format
on the tape in the audio-unlocked DV format,
set [HDVtDV CONV] to [ON] and
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[AUDIO LOCK] to [UNLOCK MODE] in
b Note
• Pictures may not be imported correctly depending
on the application software of the computer.
• You cannot import pictures recorded in the DVCAM
(DV) format in the HDV format.
To import pictures from the computer to
your camcorder
In the HDV format
[HDVtDV CONV] to [OFF] in [i.LINK
In the DVCAM (DV) format
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You can record additional audio to the
original sound on a tape recorded in the
DVCAM format and the FS32K audio mode.
Dubbing sound to a
recorded tape
Preparing for audio dubbing
Audio device (such as a
CD/MD player)
BAUDIO/VIDEO jack
Audio output jacks
Do not connect the
Video plug (yellow).
Audio R
(red)
Audio L
(white)
INPUT1/INPUT2
PHANTOM switch
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
Internal
microphone
AINPUT1/INPUT2 connectors
Microphone (optional)
Signal flow
To use the internal microphone, select
[INTERNAL MIC].
1 Input audio in one of the following
ways.
• Using the internal microphone (no
connection required).
• Connecting a microphone or an audio
device (optional) to the INPUT1/INPUT2
connectors. (A)
3 When using the INPUT1/INPUT2
connectors, set the menu items in
accordance with the connector and the
connected device.
• Connecting an audio device (optional) to
the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. (B)
To use a microphone
• When the microphone is connected to the
INPUT1 connector, set [INPUT1
LEVEL] to [MIC].
2 Select the (AUDIO SET) menu,
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– When the tape is recorded with [AUDIO MODE]
set to [FS48K].
– When your camcorder is connected using an
i.LINK cable.
– On blank sections of the tape.
– When the write-protect tab of the cassette is set to
SAVE.
• When the microphone is connected to the
INPUT2 connector, set [INPUT2
LEVEL] to [MIC].
• If the microphone is powered through its
cable, set the INPUT1/INPUT2
PHANTOM switch to ON.
– 50i/60i setting on the camcorder is different from
that of the tape.
To use an audio device
• When the audio device is connected to the
INPUT1 connector, set [INPUT1
LEVEL] to [LINE], and set the INPUT1
PHANTOM switch to OFF.
• When the audio device is connected to the
INPUT2 connector, set [INPUT2
LEVEL] to [LINE], and set the INPUT2
PHANTOM switch to OFF.
• When you use an external microphone (optional) to
record additional audio, you can check the picture on
the LCD screen of the camcorder or by connecting
your camcorder to a TV using the component video
cable. Check the sound by using headphones.
• If you add audio to a tape recorded on another device
with a 4-ch microphone, audio system data may be
rewritten.
Recording sound
The channel on which the audio is
recorded
The audio input from each jack/connector is
recorded in channel 3 or 4 as follows:
Assign the audio dubbing function to one of the
details on how to assign a function.
Input
[XLR
CH
SEL]
Recorded audio
Channel Channel
3
4
1 Insert a recorded cassette into your
AUDIO/
VIDEO
–
CH1
CH2
camcorder.
INTERNAL
MIC
–
CH1
CH2
2 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
INPUT 1/2
INPUT1
INPUT2
CH1
INPUT1
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT1
CH1,
CH2
3 Press N (play) to play the tape.
CH1
INPUT1
INPUT1
–
4 Press X (pause) at the point where you
want to start recording the sound.
The playback pauses.
CH1,
CH2
INPUT1
CH1
–
–
INPUT2
–
CH1,
CH2
5 Press the ASSIGN button assigned to
audio dubbing.
The
X mark appears on the LCD screen.
b Note
• When you use the AUDIO/VIDEO jack to record
additional sound, the picture will not be output from
the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the picture on the
LCD screen or the viewfinder, and the sound on the
headphones.
6 Press X (pause) and start playing back
the audio you want to record at the
same time.
• You cannot record additional audio:
– When the tape is recorded in the HDV format.
The
mark remains on the LCD screen
while sound is recorded.
The new sound is recorded in channels 3
and 4.
– When the tape is recorded with [
set to [DV SP].
REC MODE]
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7 Press x (stop) when you want to stop
6 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
recording.
b Note
• You can only record additional audio on a tape
recorded on your camcorder. The sound may
deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded
on other camcorders (including other HVR-Z1E/
Z1P camcorders).
z Tip
• You can adjust the recording volume of additional
audio manually.
Checking and adjusting the
recorded sound
1 Play back the tape on which you have
recorded audio following the
procedures in “Recording sound”
2 Press MENU.
3 Select the (AUDIO SET) menu by
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
4 Select [AUDIO MIX] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
select the sound to be output, then
press the dial.
Setting
To
MIX
synthesize the original sound
(CH1, CH2) with the added
sound (CH3, CH4) to be output
CH3, CH4
output the added sound (CH3,
CH4) only
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5 Select [PRESET] by turning the SEL/
Setting time values
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
Your camcorder uses 2 types of time values:
time code values and user bits.
6 Set the time code value.
1 Select [TC PRESET] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
2 Select [PRESET] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
3 Select the first 2 digits by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
Setting the time code value
Set a time code between 00:00:00:00 and
23:59:59:24.
4 Repeat step 3 to set up the other digits.
5 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
7 Select the frame mode.
1 Select [TC FORMAT] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
2 Select the frame mode by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
POWER switch
Setting
To
AUTO
set the mode automatically in
accordance with the inserted
cassette
DF
select the drop frame mode
NDF
select the non-drop frame mode
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR or
8 Select the running mode.
CAMERA.
1 Select [TC RUN] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
2 Select the running mode by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
2 Press MENU.
3 Select the
(TC/UB SET) menu
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
Setting
To
REC RUN
advance the time code value
only while recording. Select
this when making the time cord
continuous at backspace
editing.
4 Select [TC MAKE] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
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• If you set [TC MAKE] to [REGENERATE], TC
PRESET on the Remote Commander does not work.
Setting
To
FREE RUN
advance the time code freely
regardless of the camcorder’s
current operation mode.
Setting the user bits value
The time code starts running
once this setting is selected.
Shooting information (date, time, scene
number, etc.) can be superimposed on a tape
using up to 8 hexadecimal digit.
9 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
To cancel the time code setting
Select [CANCEL] in step 5 in step 6, or press
TC RESET on the Remote Commander.
In case of operating the Remote Commander,
make sure that the time code is 00:00:00:00, and
then set [REMOTE CTRL] to [OFF].
To reset the time code
Select [RESET] in step 2 in step 6.
Drop frame mode
In the NTSC standard, the time code value is
based on 30 frames per second, but the exact
video frame frequency is in fact 29.97 frames
per second. Consequently the time code value
will deviate from the real time when recording
for long time.
POWER switch
Drop frame mode corrects for this by skipping 2
frame counts at the beginning of every minute
which is not a multiple of 10.
In non-drop frame mode, however, no frame
counts are omitted, and there is a gradual
deviation of the time code from the real time.
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR or
CAMERA.
b Note
• In case of the i.LINK connection, if you start
recording when there is no video input signal, the
time code may not continue correctly.
• If you record HDV and DVCAM (DV) mixed, the
time code may be initialized at the backspace
editing.
• If you play back the tape recorded in HDV and
DVCAM (DV) mixed, the time code may not match
the picture at the backspace editing.
• If you set [TC MAKE] to [REGENERATE] in the
menu, [TC RUN] is automatically set to [REC
RUN].
2 Press MENU.
3 Select the
(TC/UB SET) menu
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
4 Select [UB PRESET] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
• When [50i/60i SEL] on the
(OTHERS) menu is
set to 50i, the non-drop frame mode is selected
automatically. You cannot change the frame mode.
• When recording in the HDV format, discrepancy of
3 frames at the maximum may occur.
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Switching the time value
5 Select [PRESET] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
6 Select the first 2 digits by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
7 Repeat step 6 to set up the other digits.
8 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
9 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
To cancel the user bits setting
Select [CANCEL] in step 8.
Press TC/U-BIT.
Each time you press the button, the time value
changes between the time code and user bits.
TC: 00:00:00:00 or 00:00.00:00
U-BIT: 00 00 00 00
To reset the user bits
Select [RESET] in step 5.
To set the user bits to the real time clock
Select the
(TC/UB SET) menu, [UB
TIME REC], then [ON].
b Note
• The time code and user bits cannot be displayed
properly if the tape does not have time code and/or
user bits recordings or if the time code was recorded
using a non-compatible method.
• When you input HDV format signal via i.LINK
connection, the user-bits of the input video are
written on this camera, however, they are not
displayed during dubbing.
b Note
• User-bit values appear at every 3 frames for the tape
recorded in the HDV format.
• When you input HDV format signal via i.LINK
connection, the user-bits are copied, however, they
are not regenerated.
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(supplied), and a digital device such as a
computer to your camcorder using an i.LINK
cable (optional). Your camcorder converts
the analog video signal from the VCR to a
digital signal and transmits it to the computer
to be dubbed.
To use the signal conversion function,
application software to import video signals
must be installed on the computer.
Connecting an analog
VCR to the computer
via your camcorder
– Signal conversion function
Connect an analog video device to your
camcorder using the A/V connecting cable
Connecting a computer
Refer to the manual supplied with the
application software for the system
requirements of the computer.
When you have an S video jack
on your VCR
S video cable
(optional)
AUDIO/VIDEO jack
Yellow
White
Red
A/V connecting
cable (supplied)
HDV/DV jack
i.LINK cable (optional)
Signal flow
b Note
• Select the
• Before connecting the i.LINK cable, select the
(IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then [DV]
(p. 71). If you do this operation with the i.LINK
(OTHERS) menu, [DISP OUTPUT],
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cable connected, the computer may hang up or may
not recognize this camcorder.
b Note
• Your camcorder may not be able to output the signal
to the computer correctly depending on the video
signal input to your camcorder.
Importing a picture to the
computer
• You cannot import pictures that have been recorded
using a copyright protection signal to a computer via
your camcorder.
• Analog signals are not output from the
COMPONENT OUTPUT jack.
1 Turn on the analog device.
2 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket
using the supplied connecting cable (DK-
415) and AC Adaptor/charger for the power
supply.
3 Press MENU.
4 Select the
(IN/OUT REC) menu
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
5 Select [A/V t DV OUT] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
6 Select [ON] by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
7 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
8 Start playback on the analog device.
9 Start importing on the computer.
Refer to the manual supplied with the
program software or its on-line help for
details.
After importing the picture and sound
Stop importing on the computer, and stop
playback on the analog device.
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persists, remove the power source and
contact your Sony dealer.
If “C:ss:ss” is displayed on the LCD
screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis
display function is activated. See page 112
for details.
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using your
camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem
Overall operations
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The power does not turn on.
• The battery pack is discharged, running low, or not attached to the
camcorder.
• The mode switch on the AC Adaptor/charger is set to CHARGE.
The camcorder does not operate even cDisconnect the AC Adaptor/charger from the wall socket or remove the
when the power is set to on.
battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the functions still
do not work, press the RESET button using a sharp-pointed object. If you
press the RESET button, all settings including the clock setting (except
the Personal Menu and Picture Profile settings) are reset.
A clattering noise is heard when the
camcorder is handled with the
• This is because some lens functions on the camcorder use a linear
mechanism. This is not a malfunction.
POWER switch set to OFF or VCR.
The supplied Remote Commander
does not function.
cSet [REMOTE CTRL] on the
cInsert batteries into the battery compartment with the + – polarities
correctly matching the + – marks. If this still does not solve the problem,
cRemove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the
remote sensor.
The camcorder gets warm.
• This is because the power has been turned on for a long time. This is not
a malfunction.
Batteries/Power sources
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
• The temperature of the environment is too low, or the battery pack has
not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction.
cFully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the
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Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The remaining battery time indicator • The temperature of the environment is too high or too low, or the battery
does not indicate the correct time.
pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction.
cFully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the
The power turns off frequently
although the remaining battery
indicator indicates that the battery
pack has enough power to operate.
• A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the
battery pack has not been charged enough.
A problem occurs when the
camcorder is connected to the AC
Adaptor/charger.
cTurn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor/charger from the
wall socket. Then, connect it again.
Cassette tapes
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Cassette cannot be ejected from the
compartment.
cMake sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor/charger) is
Cassette is not ejected even when the cMoisture condensation is starting in your camcorder (p. 121).
cassette lid is open.
The Cassette Memory indicator does cSince your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory, no
not appear while using a cassette with
indicator appears.
Cassette Memory.
The remaining tape indicator is not
displayed.
cSet [ REMAINING] to [ON] on the
(OTHERS) menu to always
LCD screen/viewfinder
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
screen.
screen.
The picture in the viewfinder is not
clear.
The picture in the viewfinder has
disappeared.
cClose the LCD panel. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder
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Recording
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The tape does not start when you
press REC START/STOP.
cThe tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.
cThe tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the
cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the
The tape does not start when you
press REC START/STOP on the
handle.
The power abruptly turns off.
The zoom does not function.
cWhen using the zoom lever on the Remote Commander, set the ZOOM
switch to LEVER/REMOTE (p. 24).
The handle zoom does not work.
The SteadyShot does not function.
cSet [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] on the
(CAMERA SET) menu
The auto focus does not function.
cThe recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus
The focus is set to auto, but the focus • Even during auto focusing, you can focus manually by rotating the focus
shifts as the focus ring rotates.
A vertical band appears when
recording candlelight or electric light
in the dark.
• This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is
too high. This is not a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when
recording a bright subject.
• This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.
• The spots appear at a slower shutter speed. This is not a malfunction.
Tiny spots in white appear on the
screen.
Picture appears too bright on the
screen, and the subject does not
appear on the screen.
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Playback
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Cannot play back.
Cannot play back in reverse direction. cReverse playback is not possible with the tape recorded in the HDV
format.
Horizontal lines appear on the
picture. The displayed pictures are
not clear or do not appear.
Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines
look jagged.
cAdjust [SHARPNESS] to the – (soften) side in the PICTURE PROFILE
No sound or only a low sound is
heard.
cOn the
(AUDIO SET) menu, set [AUDIO MIX] to [MIX] (p. 65).
cWhen you are using an S VIDEO cable or a component video cable,
make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are
The sound breaks off.
The date search and index search do • There is a blank section at the beginning or in the middle of the tape. This
not work.
is not a malfunction.
The time code does not return to
00:00:00:00 even if the tape was
rewound to the beginning of
recording.
• The time code at the beginning of recording may not appear correctly,
however, this is not a malfunction. If you start playback, both time code
and picture are displayed correctly from the beginning.
User-bits are not displayed correctly • User-bits are not displayed correctly if the video signal is HDV without
during fast-forward and rewinding.
“---” is displayed on the screen.
user-bits recorded and dubbed via i.LINK connection. [-- -- -- --] appears
during playback, and [00 00 00 00] during fast-forward/rewinding.
• The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time.
• A blank section on the tape is being played.
• The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read.
END SEARCH does not work.
• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA.
• The cassette is new and has nothing recorded.
END SEARCH does not work
correctly.
• There is a blank section at the beginning or in the middle of the tape. This
is not a malfunction.
No picture appears during END
SEARCH or Rec Review.
• The tape was recorded in both HDV and DVCAM (DV) formats. This is
not a malfunction.
Cannot view the picture or hear the
sound on the TV connected with the
component video cable.
cSet [COMPONENT] on the
cWhen you are using the component video cable, make sure the red and
(IN/OUT REC) menu according to the
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Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The picture appears distorted on the • This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 wide mode on
4:3 TV.
a 4:3 TV.
cTo play back the picture, set [DOWN CONVERT] on the
(IN/
cBefore recording, set [DV WIDE REC] on the
(IN/OUT REC)
Noises appear and
on the screen.
is displayed • On the
(OTHERS) menu, change the [50i/60i SEL] setting to 60i
appears on the LCD screen. • This appears when you play back a tape recorded on other recording
devices using a 4-channel microphone. This camcorder does not comply
with the 4-channel microphone recording standard.
Dubbing
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Pictures from connected devices are cSet [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] on the
(OTHERS) menu
(OTHERS) menu
not displayed on the LCD screen or
the viewfinder.
Cannot dub correctly using the A/V
connecting cable.
cSet [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] on the
When connected using an i.LINK
cable, no picture appears on the
monitor screen during dubbing.
cSet [VCR HDV/DV] on the
(IN/OUT REC) menu according to the
New sound added to a recorded tape cIn the
(AUDIO SET) menu, set [AUDIO MIX] to [MIX] or
is not heard.
Pictures disappears for a moment
when you press EXPANDED
FOCUS.
• If you press EXPANDED FOCUS during recording in the DVCAM
(DV) format while transferring pictures to the connected device, pictures
disappear when switching from the normal size to the expanded size.
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Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. See the page in
parentheses for details.
Indication
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss (Self-
diagnosis display)
Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after
you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
C:04:ss
cA battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is being used.
C:21:ss
cMoisture condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and leave your
C:22:ss
C:31ss / C:32ss
cSymptoms that are not described above have occurred. Remove and
insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder again. Do not perform
cRemove the power source. Reconnect it again and operate your
camcorder again.
cChange the tape.
E:61:ss / E:62:ss
cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E.”
E (Battery level warning)
• The battery pack is nearly used up.
• Depending on the operating, environmental, or battery conditions, the
E indicator may flash, even if there are approximately 5 to 10 minutes
remaining.
% (Moisture condensation warning)* cEject the cassette, set the POWER switch to OFF, and leave it for about
Q (Warning indicator pertaining to Slow flashing:
the tape)
• There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape.
• No cassette is inserted.*
Fast flashing:
• The tape has run out.*
Z (Eject cassette warning)*
Slow flashing:
Fast flashing:
* You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen.
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Warning messages
If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details.
Subjects
Indications
Corrective Actions/
References
Battery
Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
Battery level is low.
Old battery. Use a new one.
Z Re-attach the power source.
–
Moisture
condensation
% Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette.
% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.
Q Insert a cassette.
Cassette/Tape
Z Reinsert the cassette.
cThe cassette might be damaged, etc.
Q Z The tape is locked - check the tab.
Q The tape has reached the end.
Cannot record due to copyright protection.
Cannot add audio. Disconnect the i.LINK cable.
–
Others
–
Cannot add audio on the blank portion of a tape.
HDV recorded tape. Cannot add audio.
Cannot add audio.
No registered value set in SHOT-A.
No registered value set in SHOT-B.
Change to correct tape format.
cThe pictures cannot be played back
because of an incompatible format.
No output image in “VCR HDV/DV”. Change
format.
cStop inputting the playback signal,
or reset [VCR HDV/DV] (p. 71).
Already added to CAMERA mode’s P-MENU.
Already added to VCR mode’s P-MENU.
–
–
x
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.
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Additional Information
On HDV compatible TVs
An HDV compatible TV with the component
input jack is required to view playback pictures
recorded in the HDV format. See the table
below.
It is recommended to use an i.LINK cable to
connect these TVs.
Using your camcorder
abroad
Power supply
Sony TV models
You can use your camcorder in any country/
regions using the AC Adaptor/charger
supplied with your camcorder within AC
100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz.
KDE-P42MRX1, KDE-P42XS1, KDE-P37XS1
KDL-L42MRX1, KDL-L32MRX1,
KE-P42MRX1, KE-P42XS1, KE-P37XS1,
KE-P42M1, KE-P37M1, KE-MX42S1,
KE-MX42A1, KE-MX42M1, KE-MX32S1,
KE-MX32A1, KE-MX32M1, KE-MV42A1,
KE-MV42M1
On TV color systems
Your camcorder is a PAL system-based
camcorder. If you want to view the playback
picture recorded in the DV format on a TV, it
must be a PAL system-based TV (see following
list) with the AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
KP-FW51M90A, KP-FW46M90A,
KP-FW46X90A, KP-FX43M90A
KLV-L42MRX1, KLV-L32MRX1, KLV-L32M1
KV-HR36M91, KV-HR36M61, KV-HR36M90,
KV-HR36M31, KV-HR34M91, KV-HR34M61,
KV-HR34M90, KV-HR32M91, KV-HR32M61,
KV-HR32M90, KV-HR32M31, KV-HR29M91,
KV-HR29M61
System
Used in
PAL
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong
Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait,
Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Singapore,
Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
KV-HX32M31
KV-HZ34M85, KV-HZ34M65, KV-HZ34M90,
KV-HZ34M80, KV-HZ29M85, KV-HZ29M65,
KV-HZ29M90, KV-HZ29M80, KV-HZ29M55,
etc.
As of 1st October, 2004
PAL - M
PAL - N
SECAM
Brazil
b Note
• Some models are not available depending on the
country or region.
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
Simple setting of the clock by time
NTSC
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada,
Central America, Chile, Colombia,
Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan,
Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam,
Taiwan, the Philippines, the
difference
You can easily set the clock to the local time by
setting a time difference when using your
camcorder abroad. Select [WORLD TIME] on
the
(OTHERS) menu, then set the time
U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
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Your camcorder does not record copyright
control signals on the tape when it records.
HDV format and
Audio mode
The DVCAM format has 2 audio modes.
recording/playback
Fs32K (12-bit) mode
Your camcorder is capable of recording in the
HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats.
It is recommended to use a cassette with the
mark to record in the HDV/DV format.
It is recommended to use a cassette with the
mark to record in theDVCAM
The original sound can be recorded in channels
1 and 2, and the new sound in channels 3 and 4
in 32 kHz. The balance between channels 1/2
and channels 3/4 can be adjusted by selecting
[AUDIO MIX] in the menu settings during
playback and audio dubbing. If you select
[MIX], the sounds of channel 1/2 and channel 3/
4 are synthesized to be output.
format.
What is the HDV (
) format?
Fs48K (16-bit) mode
The HDV format is a video format developed to
record and play back digital high definition
(HD) video signals on a DV cassette.
Your camcorder adopts the Interlace mode with
1080 effective scan lines of screen ruling
(1080i, number of pixels 1440 × 1080 dots).
The video bit rate for recording is about 25
Mbps.
A new sound cannot be recorded but the original
sound can be recorded in high quality using 2
channels. The audio mode can be indicated on
the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
You may not add a sound on a DVCAM
formatted-tape which does not comply with the
condition of the DVCAM format as described
formatted tape. In this case, “NS” appears on the
LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
i.LINK is adopted for the digital interface,
enabling a digital connection with an HDV
compatible TV or computer.
Notes on cassette tapes
Playback
• Your camcorder can play back pictures in the
DVCAM (DV) format and HDV1080i
specification.
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set
to SAVE.
• Your camcorder can play back a picture
recorded in the 720/30p system of the HDV
format but cannot output it from the HDV/
DV jack.
Copyright signal
When you play back
If the cassette you play back on your camcorder
contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it to
a tape in another video device connected to your
camcorder.
REC: The cassette can be recorded.
SAVE: The cassette cannot be recorded (write-
protected).
When you record
You cannot record software on your
camcorder that contains copyright
control signals for copyright protection
of software.
[Cannot record due to copyright protection.]
appears on the LCD screen, or on the TV screen
if you try to record such software.
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When labeling the cassette
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.
Be sure to place the label only on the locations
as shown in the following illustration so as not
to cause malfunction of your camcorder.
Do not put a label
along this border.
Labeling position
After using the cassette
Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid
distortion of the picture or the sound. The
cassette should then be put in its case, and stored
in an upright position.
When cleaning the gold-plated
connector
Generally, clean the gold-plated connector on a
cassette with a cotton-wool swab after every 10
times it has been ejected.
If the gold-plated connector on the cassette is
dirty or dusty, the remaining tape indicator may
not be indicated correctly.
Gold-plated
connector
b Note
• Your camcorder is not compatible with Cassette
Memory.
and
are
trademarks.
HDV and
are trademarks of
Sony Corporation and Victor Company of
Japan Ltd.
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Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes
The recording format of the picture is defined
according to the recorder’s format as described
below.
Compatibility of the
DVCAM and DV
formats
The DVCAM format was developed as a
more reliable and higher-end format than the
consumer DV format. Explained here are the
differences, compatibility, and limitations on
editing for the DVCAM and DV formats.
Recorder’s
format
Cassette’s
format
Recording
format
DVCAM
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
DV
• This camcorder complies with the DVCAM format.
Though mini DV cassettes can be used for recording,
we recommend you use mini DVCAM cassettes to
get the most out of the high reliability of the
DVCAM format.
Differences between the DVCAM and DV
formats
• The recording time of mini DV cassettes is 1/3
shorter than that indicated on mini DV cassettes
when recorded in the DVCAM format.
Specifica-
tion
DVCAM
DV
Track pitch
15 µm
10 µm
Compatibility on playback
Audiosampling 12 bit: 32 kHz 12 bit: 32 kHz
frequency
16 bit: 48 kHz 16 bit: 32 kHz,
Tape
On DV video On DVCAM
44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
equipment
video
equipment
Audio
recording
mode*
Lock mode
Drop frame
Unlock mode
DV-formatted
Can be played Can be played
back
back only when
recorded in SP
mode
Time code
Drop frame
system or Non- system only
drop frame
system
(SMPTE time
code)
DVCAM-
formatted
Can be played Can be played
back on some
equipment
back
Compatibility on editing using DV jacks
When this camcorder is connected to other
digital video equipment using an i.LINK cable,
the recording format of edited tapes is defined
according to the source tape and the recorder’s
format as described below. Playback or editing
using the edited tape may be limited depending
on dubbing operation. Start dubbing after
* There are 2 modes for audio recording, lock mode
and unlock mode. In lock mode, the sampling
frequencies of audio and video are synchronized. In
unlock mode, which the consumer DV format
adopts, the 2 sampling frequencies are independent.
Therefore, lock mode is more effective than unlock
mode in digital processing and smooth transition
during audio editing.
Source
tape
Player’s Re-
Record-
format
corder’s ing
format
format
1)
DV-
DVCAM
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
formatted
(SP mode
only)
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tape
Player’s Re-
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format
format
corder’s ing
About the
“InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack
format
1)
DV-
formatted
DV
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM- DVCAM
formatted
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
2)
This unit is compatible with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). Your
camcorder operates only with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
“InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs have the
mark.
3)
DVCAM- DV
formatted
DVCAM
DVCAM
(Compati-
bility
depends on
models.)
2)
DV
DV
What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-
ion battery pack that has functions for
communicating information related to operating
conditions between your camcorder and AC
Adaptor/charger.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates
the power consumption according to the
operating conditions of your camcorder, and
displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining
battery time and charging time appear.
1)When using mini DVCAM video equipment to
perform DV dubbing of a tape recorded in DV
format, the tape produced will be in the DVCAM
format which the time code format will be partly
misadjusted. (There will be no effect on the recorded
picture except in certain cases.)
2)If the tape that is to be dubbed is in the DVCAM
format as in 1), the tape produced will be in the
DVCAM format and the time code format will be
partly misadjusted.
3)Some mini DV video equipment may be able to play
back a DVCAM-formatted tape. Even if the tape is
played back, quality of the playback cannot be
guaranteed. The time code format will be partly
misadjusted.
To charge the battery pack
b Note
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
• If you use tapes as in 1) to 3) above for editing, the
functions may be limited regardless of the format of
players and recorders.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in
an ambient temperature of between 10°C to
30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the CHARGE lamp
turns off. If you charge the battery pack
outside of this temperature range, you may not
be able to charge it efficiently.
Limitations on editing
You may find the following limitations when
editing a tape produced by dubbing or editing
using the HDV/DV jack:
• After charging is complete, remove the battery
pack.
• Due to the difference in track pitch, you
cannot record or edit on DV-formatted tapes
using mini DVCAM video equipment.
• Depending on the DVCAM video equipment
used, you may not be able to edit DVCAM-
formatted tapes if the audio recording mode is
unlock mode. In this case, dub using audio/
video jacks.
To use the battery pack effectively
• Battery pack performance decreases when the
surrounding temperature is 10°C (50°F) or
below, and the length of time you can use the
battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do
one of the following to use the battery pack for
a longer time.
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it
up, and insert it in your camcorder right
before you start taking shots.
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– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-F770/
F970 (optional).
About battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity
drops little by little as you use it more and
more, and as time passes. When the available
battery time is shortened considerably, a
probable cause is that the battery pack has
reached the end of its life. Please buy a new
battery pack.
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent
playback, fast forward or rewind operation
wears out the battery pack faster. We
recommend using a large capacity battery
pack: NP-F770/F970 (optional).
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF
when not recording or playing back on your
camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed
when your camcorder is in recording standby
or playback pause.
• The battery life varies depending on how it is
stored and the operating conditions and
environment for each battery pack.
• Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3
times the expected recording time, and make
trial recordings before making the actual
recording.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
About remaining battery time indicator
• When the power goes off even though the
remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate,
charge the battery pack fully again. The
indication on the remaining battery time will
be indicated correctly. Note, however, that the
battery indication will not be restored if it is
used in high temperatures for a long time, or if
left in a fully charged state, or when the
battery pack is frequently used.
Use the remaining battery time indication as a
guide to the approximate shooting time.
• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes
even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery
time remaining, depending on the operating
conditions or ambient temperature and
environment.
About storage of the battery pack
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and use it on your
camcorder once a year to maintain the proper
function.
To store the battery pack, remove it from your
camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place.
• To discharge the battery pack on your
camcorder completely, eject a cassette and
leave your camcorder in tape recording
standby until the power goes off.
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device. It is also indicated near the i.LINK
interface on some device.
The baud rate may differ from the indicated
value when the unit is connected to device with
a different maximum baud rate.
About i.LINK
The i.LINK Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-
compliant Interface. This section describes the
i.LINK standard and its features.
* What is Mbps?
Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or the
amount of data that can be sent or received in
1 second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps
means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in
1 second.
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for
transferring digital video, digital audio, and
other data to other i.LINK-compatible device.
You can also control other device using the
i.LINK.
To use i.LINK functions on this unit
For details on how to dub when this unit is
connected to other video device having a
This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK
compatible device made by Sony (e.g. a VAIO
series personal computer) as well as to video
device.
Some i.LINK compatible video device such as
Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players,
and MICROMV recorders/players are not
compatible with this unit. Before connecting to
other device, be sure to confirm whether the
device is compatible with HDV/DVCAM (DV)
or not.
For details on precautions and compatible
application software, refer also to the operating
instructions for the device to be connected.
i.LINK-compatible device can be connected
using an i.LINK cable. Possible applications are
operations and data transactions with various
digital AV devices.
When 2 or more i.LINK-compatible device are
connected to this unit in a daisy chain,
operations and data transactions are possible
with not only the device that this unit is
connected to but also with other devices via the
directly connected device.
Note, however, that the method of operation
sometimes varies according to the
characteristics and specifications of the device
to be connected. Also, operations and data
transactions may not be possible on some
connected device.
b Note
• Normally, only one device can be connected to this
unit with the i.LINK cable. When connecting this
unit to an HDV/DV compatible device having two or
more i.LINK Interfaces, refer to the operating
instructions of the device to be connected.
About the required i.LINK cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable
(during HDV/DV dubbing).
i.LINK and
Corporation.
are trademarks of Sony
z Tip
• i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394
data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a
trademark approved by many corporations.
• IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized
by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers.
About i.LINK Baud rate
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according
to the device. There are 3 types.
S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)
S200 (approx. 200Mbps)
S400 (approx. 400Mbps)
The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in
the operating instructions of each piece of
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• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the mains lead, pull by
the plug and not the cord.
Maintenance and
precautions
• Do not damage the mains lead such as by
placing anything heavy on it.
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations.
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never
leave them exposed to temperatures above
60°C (140°F), such as under direct sunlight,
near heaters or in a car parked in the sun.
They may malfunction or become
deformed.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
• Keep the Remote Commander and battery out
of children’s reach. If the battery is
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,
– consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record
properly.
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
– Sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or
dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
Occasionally turn it on and let it run such as by
playing back tapes for about 3 minutes.
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the surface
of the tape, or on the lens. In this state, the tape
may stick to the head drum and be damaged or
your camcorder may not operate correctly. If
there is moisture inside your camcorder, [%Z
Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette] or [%
Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.]
appears. The indicator will not appear when the
moisture condenses on the lens.
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages
the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD
screen.
– Anywhere very humid.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor/charger).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for
example, from rain or sea water. If your
camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be
repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
If moisture condensation has occurred
None of the functions except cassette ejection
will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your
camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with
the cassette lid open. Your camcorder can be
used again if % or Z does not appear when the
power is turned on again.
If moisture starts to condense, your camcorder
sometimes cannot detect condensation. If this
happens, the cassette is sometimes not ejected
for 10 seconds after the cassette lid is opened.
This is not a malfunction. Do not close the
cassette lid until the cassette is ejected.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, or mechanical shock. Be
particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when you
are not using your camcorder.
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Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your
camcorder from a cold place into a warm place
(or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder
in a humid place as shown below.
• When you bring your camcorder from a ski
slope into a place warmed up by a heating
device.
• When you bring your camcorder from an air-
conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
• When you use your camcorder after a squall or
a shower.
service facility to have the video head
replaced.
LCD screen
• Do not add excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
To clean the LCD screen
• When you use your camcorder in a hot and
humid place.
• If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended to use an LCD
cleaning cloth (optional) to clean it. When you
use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not
apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD
screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the
liquid.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold
place into a warm place, put your camcorder in
a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag
when the air temperature inside the plastic bag
has reached the surrounding temperature (after
about 1 hour).
Cleaning the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder
body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with
water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft
cloth.
• Avoid the following to prevent the finish from
being damaged.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and
insecticide.
– Handling with above substances on your
hands.
Video head
• When the video head becomes dirty, you
cannot record pictures normally, or distorted
picture or sound is played back.
• If the following problem occurs, clean the
video heads for 10 seconds with the cleaning
cassette.
– Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the
playback picture or the screen is displayed
in blue.
– Leaving the case in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
About care and storage of the lens
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
– When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface.
– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside.
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
• To prevent molds periodically clean the lens
as described above.
– Playback pictures do not move.
– A part of playback pictures does not move.
– Playback pictures do not appear or the
sound breaks off.
– [x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning
cassette.] appears on the screen during
recording.
• The video head suffers from wear after long
use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even
after using a cleaning cassette, it might be
because the video head is worn. Please contact
your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
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It is recommended you operate your camcorder
about once a month to keep it in an optimum
state for a long time.
2
Remove dust from inside the viewfinder
and the part shown below with a blower.
To charge the pre-installed battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed battery to
retain the date, time, and other settings even
when the POWER switch is set to OFF. The pre-
installed battery is always charged while you
are using your camcorder but it will get
discharged gradually if you do not use your
camcorder. The battery will be fully discharged
in about 3 months if you do not use your
camcorder at all. However, even if the pre-
installed battery is not charged, the camcorder
operation will not be affected if you are not
recording the date.
Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall socket using
the supplied AC Adaptor/charger, and leave it
with the POWER switch set to OFF for more
than 24 hours.
Removing dust from inside the
viewfinder
1
Remove the viewfinder.
While sliding the viewfinder release lever
down 1, slide and remove the viewfinder
2.
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12 × (Optical)
F = 1.6 ~ 2.8
Focal length
Specification
System
Video recording system (HDV)
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Video recording system (DVCAM (DV))
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Audio recording system (HDV)
Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio Layer2
Quantization: 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Transfer rate: 384 kbps
4.5 - 54 mm (3/16 - 2 1/4 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
32.5 - 390 mm (1 5/16 - 15 3/8 in.)
(40 - 480 mm (1 5/8 - 19 in.) in 4:3 TV mode)
Color temperature
[AUTO], [ONE-PUSH A/B], [INDOOR]
(3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K 7 steps)
Minimum illumination
3 lx (lux) (F 1.6)
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video input/output
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms),
unbalanced, sync negative
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance
47 kΩ(kilohms)), Input impedance more than
47 kΩ (kilohms), Output impedance less than
2.2 kΩ(kilohms)
Audio recording system (DVCAM (DV))
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1,
stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
PAL color, CCIR standards, 1080/50i
specification
NTSC color, EIA standards, 1080/60i
specification
S VIDEO input/output
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p (at Burst/PAL),
0.286 Vp-p (at Burst/NTSC), 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the
printed
Mini DV cassette with the
printed
mark
mark
COMPONENT OUTPUT jack
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
PB/PR (CB/CR): 525 mVp-p (75 % color-bar)
Headphones jack
Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)
INOUT1/INPUT2 connectors
XLR 3-pin, female,
-60 dBu: 3 kΩ
+40 dBu: 10.8 kΩ
(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)
HDV/DV jack
Tape speed (HDV)
Approx. 18.812 mm/s
Tape speed (DVCAM)
Approx. 28.218 mm/s
Tape speed (DV)
SP: Approx. 18.812 mm/s
Recording/playback time (HDV)
63 min (using a PHDVM-63DM cassette)
Recording/playback time (DVCAM)
41 min (using a PHDVM-63DM cassette)
Recording/playback time (DV SP)
SP: 63 min (using a PHDVM-63DM cassette)
Fast forward/rewind time
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a PHDVM-63DM
cassette)
i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector
S400)
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Image device
LCD screen
Picture
8.8 cm (3.5 type)
Total dot number
250 000 (1 120 × 224)
6 mm (1/3 type) 3CCD (Charge Coupled
Device)
Gross: Approx. 1 120 000 pixels
Effective: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter: 72 mm (2 7/8 in.)
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General
Peak inrush current
AC Adaptor/charger AC-VQ850
Power requirements
Hot switching inrush current, measured in
accordance with European standard
EN55103-1: 7 A (230 V)
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 12/24 V DC (only
for negative grounded cars)
Current consumption
Power requirements
0.35 - 0.18 A
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
Power consumption
Average power consumption (when using the
battery pack, and external microphones)
During camera recording using the viewfinder
with normal brightness:
25 W
Charged mode:
35 VA (100 V AC), 50 VA (240 V AC)
Operating mode:
HDV recording 8.0 W at 60 Hz operation*
DVCAM (DV) recording 7.6 W at 60 Hz
operation*
During camera recording using the LCD with
normal brightness:
HDV recording 8.5 W at 60 Hz operation*
DVCAM (DV) recording 8.1 W at 60 Hz
operation*
40 VA (100 V AC), 50 VA (240 V AC)
Output voltage
DC 8.4 V, 2.0 A in operating mode
Battery charge terminal:
8.4 V, 1.4 A in charge mode
Operating temperature
0° C to 40° C (32°F to 104° F)
Storage temperature
* Power consumption at 50 Hz operation will be
slightly lower.
-20°C to + 60°C (-4° F to + 140° F)
Dimensions (approx.)
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32° F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
136 × 48 × 90 mm (5 1/3 × 1 10/16 ×
3 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting
parts
-20° C to + 60° C (-4°F to + 140°F)
Dimensions (approx.)
Mass (approx.)
280 g (9.9 oz) excluding the mains lead
163 × 194 × 365 mm (6 1/2 × 7 3/4 ×
14 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (Approx.)
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570)
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
2.1 kg (4 lb 10 oz) main unit only
2.2 kg (4 lb14 oz) including the NP-F570
rechargeable battery pack, PHDVM-63DM
cassette and lens hood.
Supplied accessories
15.8 Wh (2 200 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
38.4 × 20.6 × 70.8 mm
(1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
100 g (3.5 oz)
Operating temperature
0° C to 40° C (32°F to 104° F)
Type
Lithium ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Quick Reference
Identifying parts and
controls
Camcorder
A SHOT TRANSITION operation buttons
D Rear remote sensor
F BATT RELEASE (battery release)
button (p. 12)
Lights up when handling an i.LINK signal.
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* The GAIN, ASSIGN 2/5 buttons have a raised tactile
dot. Use it to identify the location of the buttons.
A Hook for the shoulder strap
To attach the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your
camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap.
D FOCUS switch (AUTO/MAN (manual)/
INFINITY) (p. 33)
H
WHT BAL (One-push white balance)
button (p. 27)
J WHT BAL (white balance) switch (A/B/
PRESET) (p. 27)
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* The VOLUME + and PLAY buttons have a raised
tactile dot. Use it to identify the location of the
buttons.
C RESET button
If you press RESET, all settings including
the clock setting (except the Personal Menu
and Picture Profile settings) return to the
default.
I Video control buttons (Rewind,
Playback*, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop,
Slow, Record) (p. 49)
N REC START/STOP button and HOLD
lever (p. 22)
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A
LANC jack (blue)
The
LANC control jack is used for
controlling the tape transport of video
device and peripherals connected to it.
B i (headphones) jack
When you use headphones, the speaker on
your camcorder is silent.
D
G Front remote sensor
H Speaker
I Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens)
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images.
The lens for your camcorder was developed
jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony
Corporation. It adopts the MTF
measurement system for video cameras and
offers a quality as fine as a Carl Zeiss lens.
The lens for your camcorder is also T*-
coated to suppress unwanted reflection and
faithfully reproduce colors.
MTF stands for Modulation Transfer
Function.The value number indicates the
amount of light from a subject coming into
the lens.
,continued
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C Tripod receptacle
Make sure that the length of the tripod
screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod
securely, and the screw may damage your
camcorder.
H INPUT 1 PHANTOM power switch
I INPUT 2 PHANTOM power switch
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A Shoe adaptor
To remove the lens hood
Loosen the lens hood fixing screw, then turn the
lens hood in the direction of the arrow.
To connect an accessory, press down and
push it to the end, and then tighten the
screw. To remove an accessory, loosen the
screw, and then press down and pull out the
accessory.
When you attach the shoe adaptor, be
careful not to damage the LCD panel.
C OPEN/EJECT
lever (p. 18)
Hood fixing screw
To attach the lens hood
Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the
camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the
opposite direction of the arrow in the figure
above. Tighten the lens hood fixing screw.
To attach the shoe adaptor
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Remote Commander
2
3
Insert 2 R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the + and – on the batteries to
the + and – in the battery compartment.
Replace the cover back until it clicks.
b Notes on the Remote Commander
• Point the remote sensor away from strong light
sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting.
Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not
function properly.
E Video control buttons (Rewind,
Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop,
Frame, Slow, ×2) (p. 49)
F Transmitter
• The Remote Commander may not function properly
when the remote sensor is obstructed with a
conversion lens (optional).
• When you are operating with the Remote
Commander supplied with your camcorder, your
VCR may also operate. In that case, select a
commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR,
or cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper.
After turning on your camcorder, point
towards the remote sensor to control your
camcorder.
To insert the batteries
1
Press and pull out the cover of the
battery compartment.
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Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder
Following indicators will appear on the LCD
screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of
your camcorder.
Indicators
Meanings
LCD backlight off (p. 16)
Picture Profile (p. 35)
Index recording (p. 45)
Color Correction (p. 43)
External rec control (p. 46)
Hyper gain (p. 88)
through
Example: Indicators in the CAMERA mode
,
STBY
120min
00:00:00:00
60min
HDV1080
i
ND
1
AE override (p. 88)
CH1
4-channel microphone
recording standard
PP1
F 1.6 18dB
1C8H02
Indicators
y120min
,
Meanings
* Appears only for the pictures in the DV format.
Remaining battery (p. 22)
Recording format (p. 21)
STBY/REC
Recording standby/
recording mode
ND , ND , ND
OFF
ND filter (p. 31)
1
2
4:3 TV mode (p. 48)
Remaining tape (p. 22)
,
60min q
Output analog images and
sound in digital format
,
50i/60i system (p. 83)
HDV input/DV input
Q Z
Warning (p. 112)
Manual focus (p. 33)
Backlight (p. 26)
9
.
Spot light (p. 27)
n
Preset white balance (p. 28)
A,
B
One-push white balance
Iris closed (p. 29)
Quick Reference
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Color Correction (COLOR
Frame recording (FRAME
Index
Numerics
G
A
H
Customizing Personal
D
Display
I
"InfoLITHIUM" battery
DV SP
See Recording mode (REC
DVCAM
B
Battery
See Recording mode (REC
BLACK STRTCH
E
L
Language
C
LCD back light (LCD BL
LCD brightness (LCD
Camera settings data
Charging the battery
F
Flickering (FLCKR
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Telephoto
Q
R
Recording capacity
Transition curve (TRANS
CURVE)..................... 60
Transition time (TRANS
TIME)......................... 60
M
Menu
Recording format (REC
FORMAT) ..................72
Recording lamp (REC
LAMP)........................ 80
Recording mode (REC
MODE) ....................... 72
Menu letter size (LETTER
SIZE)...........................81
U
V
Viewfinder
S
Brightness
Signal conversion function
(VF B.LIGHT)..... 70
N
W
O
White balance outdoor level
(WB OUTDR LVL) ... 59
Wide angle
Operation confirmation beep
Smooth transition
P
Personal Menu
SteadyShot
(P-MENU)...................84
Playback
(STEADYSHOT) ....... 61
SteadyShot type
X
(STDYSHOT TYP) ....61
T
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