Sony Hvr Z5N Users Manual Z5U/Z5N

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HVR-Z5U hvrz5u

HVR-Z5N to the manual 17e03099-d069-488d-a31a-51beaf301fc8

2015-01-23

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Read this first
Getting Started
Recording/Playback
Using the Menu
Dubbing/Editing
Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
- Warning indicators and messages
Additional Information
Quick Reference

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USDigital HD Video Camera Recorder

Digital HD Video

Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference

HVR-Z5U/Z5N

Read this first

Before operating this unit, please read this

manual thoroughly, and retain it for future

reference.

Types of cassette you can use in your

camcorder

Your camcorder is capable of recording in

HDV, DVCAM and DV formats.

When recording in HDV/DV format, Sony

recommends that you use mini DV

cassettes.

When recording in DVCAM format, Sony

recommends that you use mini DVCAM

cassettes. Your camcorder does not support

the Cassette Memory function (p. 119).

The HDV format

• 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.

Types of “Memory Stick” you can use

in your camcorder

You can use any “Memory Stick” that has

the following markings.

“Memory Stick Duo”

(This size can be used with your

camcorder.)

“Memory Stick”

(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

bNotes

• You cannot use any type of memory card

except “Memory Stick Duo.”

• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used

only with “Memory Stick PRO”

compatible equipment.

• Do not attach a label or the like on a

“Memory Stick Duo” or a “Memory Stick

Duo” Adaptor.

• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with

“Memory Stick” compatible equipment,

insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the

“Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor.

Notes on use

Using the camcorder

• Do not hold the camcorder by the

following part.

bNotes

• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof

or waterproof.

See “About handling of your camcorder”

(p. 125).

• Do not connect cables to your camcorder

with their terminals placed the wrong

way. Squeezing the terminals into your

camcorder's jacks may damage them or

results in a malfunction of your

camcorder.

About menu items, LCD panel,

viewfinder, and lens

• A menu item that is grayed out is not

available under the current recording or

playback conditions.

• 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.

Do not expose your camcorder’s

viewfinder, lens, or LCD screen to the

sun or strong light source for extended

periods.

• Intense light sources, especially the sun

will converge on the viewfinder or lens

and damage the internal parts of your

camcorder. Avoid sunlight or other strong

light sources when storing your

camcorder. Protect this device by always

closing the lens cover or by placing it in

its bag when not in use.

About temperature of your camcorder

and battery pack

• Your camcorder has a protective function

that disables recording or playback if the

temperature of your camcorder or battery

LCD panel

Viewfinder

Lens hood

Internal microphone Microphone or

Microphone holder

Black point

White, red, blue or green point

Continued ,

pack is beyond the safely operable range.

In this case, a message appears on the

screen or in the viewfinder (p. 116).

On 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.

• TV color systems differ depending on the

countries/regions. To view your

recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC

system-based TV.

• Television programs, films, video tapes,

and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials

may be contrary to the copyright laws.

• Because of the way that the image device

(CMOS sensor) reads out image signals,

the subjects passing by the frame rapidly

might appear crooked depending on the

recording conditions. This phenomenon

may be notable in displays having high

motion resolution.

On 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.

Check the contents of tapes by playing

them back on this camcorder prior to

playing them back on other devices.

Notes on the icons used in this

manual

Features available for the HDV

format only.

Features available for the DVCAM

format only.

Features available for the DV SP

format only.

The function that can be used when

i.LINK cable is connected.

The function that can be assigned to

an ASSIGN button.

About this manual

• The images of the LCD screen and the

viewfinder used in this manual for

illustration purposes are captured using a

digital still camera, and therefore may

appear different.

• The on-screen displays in each local

language are used for illustrating the

operating procedures. Change the screen

language before using your camcorder if

necessary (p. 21).

• Design and specifications of recording

media and other accessories are subject to

change without notice.

• Illustrations of battery packs in this

manual show the NP-F770 unless

otherwise specified.

Read this first (Continued)

Table of Contents

Read this first ...........................................................................................2

Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............................................................8

Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens

cover ...........................................................................................10

Step 3: Charging the battery pack ..........................................................13

Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly .....17

Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................18

Step 6: Setting the date and time ...........................................................20

Changing the language setting .......................................................... 21

Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................22

Recording ...............................................................................................24

Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings .............................28

Adjusting the zoom ............................................................................. 28

Adjusting the focus manually.............................................................. 29

Adjusting the image brightness .......................................................... 30

Adjusting to natural color (White balance).......................................... 33

Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)................................. 35

Adjusting the volume .......................................................................... 44

Attaching a Memory Recording Unit................................................... 44

Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................46

Recording an index signal .................................................................. 47

Playing back the most recently recorded movies

(Last scene review)............................................................................. 48

Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review).............. 48

Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording

(End search) ....................................................................................... 48

Using the Shot transition ..................................................................... 48

Playback .................................................................................................51

Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................54

Changing the screen .......................................................................... 54

Displaying recording data (Data code) .............................................. 54

Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ................. 55

Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info) .................................... 55

Getting Started

Recording/Playback

Continued ,

Locating a scene on a tape ....................................................................56

Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ................ 56

Searching for a recording start point (Index search) .......................... 56

Playing the picture on a TV .................................................................... 58

Using the menu items ...........................................................64

Menu items ............................................................................................ 66

(CAMERA SET) menu .................................................................... 69

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/

BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.)

(AUDIO SET) menu .......................................................................77

Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE (DV Audio mode)/XLR SET,

etc.)

(DISPLAY SET) menu ..................................................................... 80

Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP

OUTPUT, etc.)

(IN/OUT REC) menu ....................................................................... 85

Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./

VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.)

(TC/UB SET) menu ......................................................................... 89

(TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.)

(MEMORY SET) menu ....................................................................91

Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (ALL ERASE/FORMAT, etc.)

(OTHERS) menu .............................................................................92

Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (QUICK REC/BEEP,

etc.)

Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. ............................................... 96

Recording pictures from a VCR .......................................................... 100

Copying movies on a tape to a computer ............................................ 102

Copying still images to a computer ...................................................... 105

Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 106

Warning indicators and messages ....................................................... 116

Using the Menu

Dubbing/Editing

Troubleshooting

Table of Contents (Continued)

Using your camcorder abroad ..............................................................118

Maintenance and precautions ..............................................................119

HDV format and recording/playback ................................................ 119

Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats........................................... 120

About the “Memory Stick” ................................................................. 122

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ............................................. 123

About i.LINK...................................................................................... 124

About x.v.Color ................................................................................. 125

About handling of your camcorder ................................................... 125

Specifications .......................................................................................129

Identifying parts and controls ...............................................................134

Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder ......................................140

Index .....................................................................................................143

Additional Information

Quick Reference

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure that you have following items

supplied with your camcorder.

The number in the parentheses indicates the

number of that item supplied.

• The cassette tape and “Memory Stick Duo” are

not included. See pages 2, 119 and 122 for types

of cassette tapes and “Memory Stick Duo” that

you can use on your camcorder.

AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VQ1050) (1)

(p. 13)

Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 13)

Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-831)

(1) (p. 139)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Component A/V cable (1) (p. 58)

A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 58, 96)

Large eyecup (1) (p. 19)

Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F770) (1)

(p. 13, 123)

(Only for models HVR-Z5U)

Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570) (1)

(p. 13, 123)

(Only for models HVR-Z5N)

Lens hood with lens cover (1) (p. 12)

This lens hood is pre-mounted.

Wind Screen (1), Microphone (ECM-XM1)

(1) (p. 10)

Getting Started

Accessory shoe kit (Accessory shoe (1),

Accessory shoe plate (1), screws (4))

(p. 134)

Connecting cord (DK-415) (1) (p. 15)

CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital HD Video

Camera Recorder” (1)

Operating Guide (2)

Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and

the lens hood with lens cover

When you use the supplied microphone

(ECM-XM1) for recording sound, do the

following steps.

1Attach the wind screen B to the

supplied microphone A.

2Place the microphone A in the

microphone holder C with the

model name facing upward, close

the cover, and shut the clamp.

3Connect the plug of the

microphone to the INPUT1 jack

4Put the microphone cable into the

cable holder E.

5Select channels with the CH1 (INT

MIC/INPUT1) switch F and the

CH2 (INT MIC/INPUT1/INPUT2)

switch G.

See the table below for the recording

channels.

Attaching the supplied

microphone

Put the cable in the outer cable holder.

Getting Started

When the CH1 switch is set to

INT MIC

When the CH1 is set to INPUT1

6Set the INPUT1 switch H to an

appropriate position for the

microphone connected to the

INPUT1 jack D.

LINE: For inputting sound from an

audio device

MIC: For inputting sound from an

external microphone that does

not support the +48V power

source.

MIC+48V: For inputting sound from a

device that supports the

+48V power source

including the supplied

microphone.

When you connect a microphone to the

INPUT2 jack, set the INPUT2 switch to

an appropriate position for that

microphone.

bNotes

• When you connect a device that supports the

+48V power source to the INPUT1 or INPUT2

jack, set the INPUT1/INPUT2 switch to MIC

prior to connecting the device. When you

disconnect the device, set the INPUT1/INPUT2

switch to MIC first, then disconnect it.

• When you connect a microphone that does not

support the +48V power source to the INPUT1

or INPUT2 jack, set the INPUT1/INPUT2

switch to MIC. If you use it with the INPUT1/

INPUT2 switch set to MIC+48V, it may be

damaged or the recorded sound may be

distorted.

zTips

• See page 44 for adjusting the volume.

CH2 switch

position Input channel and source

INT MIC Internal

microphone

(L)

CH1

Internal

microphone

(R)

CH2*

INPUT1 Internal

microphone

(mono)

CH1

XLR INPUT1 CH2**

INPUT2 Internal

microphone

(mono)

CH1

XLR INPUT2 CH2**

CH2 switch

position Input channel and source

INT MIC XLR INPUT1 CH1

Internal

microphone

(mono)

CH2**

INPUT1 XLR INPUT1 CH1

CH2**

INPUT2 XLR INPUT1 CH1

XLR INPUT2 CH2**

*The recording level of channel 2 is

synchronized with that of channel 1 when only

the internal microphone is used. The recording

level of channel 2 is controlled with the CH1

(AUDIO LEVEL) dial and the CH1 (AUTO/

MAN) switch.

** You can adjust the recording levels of channel 1

and channel 2 separately.

Continued ,

Align the marks on the lens hood to

those on the camcorder, and turn the

lens hood in the direction of the

arrow 2.

To remove the lens hood with lens

cover

Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction

to the arrow 2 in the illustration while

pressing the PUSH (lens hood release)

button.

zTips

• If you attach or remove a 72mm (2 7/8 in.) PL

filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood

with lens cover.

To open or close the shutter of the

lens hood with lens cover

Move the lens cover lever up or down to

open or close the lens cover.

Attaching the lens hood with lens

cover

PUSH (lens hood release) button

Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to

open the lens cover, and move the lever

to CLOSE to close the lens cover.

Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens

cover (Continued)

Getting Started

Step 3: Charging the battery pack

You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”

battery pack (L series) with the

supplied AC Adaptor/Charger.

bNotes

• You cannot use batteries other than the

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series)

(p. 123).

1Set the mode change switch to

CHARGE.

2Connect the power cord (mains

lead) to the AC Adaptor/Charger.

3Connect the power cord (mains

lead) to the wall outlet (wall

socket).

4Place the battery pack in the slot

of the AC Adaptor/Charger, press

it down, and slide it in the

direction of the arrow as

illustrated.

The charge lamp turns on and charging

starts.

After charging the battery

All segments of the battery mark ( )

appear in the display window when the

normal charge of the battery is completed.

You can fully charge the battery pack if you

continue charging the battery pack after the

charge lamp turns off until the battery mark

with “FULL” appears (full charge). The

battery life of the fully charged battery is

slightly longer than that of the normally

charged battery.

Remove the battery pack from the AC

Adaptor/Charger when the charge is

completed.

zTips

• You can check the remaining battery life with

the battery info function (p. 55).

To attach the battery pack

Press the battery pack against the back of

your camcorder and slide it down.

Charge lamp

Continued ,

To remove the battery pack

Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Push the

BATT RELEASE (battery release) button

and remove the battery pack.

To store the battery pack

If the battery pack will not be used for a

while, run down the battery and store it. See

page 124 for details on storage of the

battery pack.

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when

you fully charge a fully discharged battery

pack.

bNotes

• For HVR-Z5N*:

– The supplied battery pack is NP-F570.

– You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack

with your camcorder.

• For HVR-Z5U*:

– The supplied battery pack is NP-F770.

– You cannot use the NP-F330/F570 battery

pack with your camcorder.

*You can find the model name at the bottom of

your camcorder.

Recording time

Approximate time (min.) available when

you use a fully charged battery pack.

Recording in the HDV format

Recording in the DVCAM (DV) format

Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.

Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder

while the LCD panel is closed.

*Typical recording time shows the time when

you repeat recording start/stop, turning the

power on/off and zooming.

Playing time

Approximate time (min.) available when

you use a fully charged battery pack.

HDV format pictures

Battery pack Charging time

NP-F570 145

NP-F770 230

NP-F970 310

BATT RELEASE

(battery release) button

Battery pack

Continuous

recording

time

Typical

recording

time*

NP-F570 125 60

130 65

NP-F770 260 130

265 130

NP-F970 390 195

395 195

Battery pack

Continuous

recording

time

Typical

recording

time*

NP-F570 130 65

135 65

NP-F770 270 135

280 140

NP-F970 400 200

415 205

Battery pack LCD panel

opened*

LCD panel

closed

NP-F570 170 180

NP-F770 355 370

NP-F970 530 555

Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued)

Getting Started

DVCAM (DV) format pictures

*When the LCD backlight turns on.

On the battery pack

• Before changing the battery pack, slide the

POWER switch to OFF.

• The Battery Info (p. 55) will not be correctly

displayed under the following conditions.

– The battery pack is not attached correctly.

– The battery pack is damaged.

– The battery pack is worn-out.

• Sony recommends that you use an NP-F970

battery pack when you use your camcorder with

the Memory Recording Unit (optional).

On the charging/recording/playback time

• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C

(77 °F). 10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is

recommended.

• The recording and playback time will be shorter

when you use your camcorder in low

temperatures.

• The recording and playback time will be shorter

depending on the conditions under which you

use your camcorder.

You can use the AC Adaptor/Charger to

obtain AC power.

1Connect the power cord (mains lead) to

the AC Adaptor/Charger.

2Connect the power cord (mains lead) to

the wall outlet (wall socket).

3Connect the connecting cable (DK-415)

to the AC Adaptor/Charger.

4Set the mode change switch of the AC

Adaptor/Charger to VCR/CAMERA.

5Press the connecting part of the

connecting cable (DK-415) against the

back of your camcorder in the battery

slot and slide it down.

On the AC Adaptor/Charger

• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC

Adaptor/Charger. Disconnect the AC Adaptor/

Charger from the wall outlet (wall socket)

immediately if any malfunction occurs while

using your camcorder.

• Do not use the AC Adaptor/Charger placed in a

narrow space, such as between a wall and

furniture.

Battery pack LCD panel

opened*

LCD panel

closed

NP-F570 180 190

NP-F770 375 390

NP-F970 570 595

Using an outside power source

AC Adaptor/

Charger

Power cord

To the wall outlet

(wall socket)

Mode change

switch

Connecting cord

DK-415

Charge lamp

Continued ,

• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC

Adaptor/Charger or battery terminal with any

metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.

• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power

(house current) is still supplied to it while

connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the

AC Adaptor/Charger.

Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued)

Getting Started

Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your

camcorder properly

To record or play back, set the POWER

switch to the respective positions.

When you use your camcorder for the first

time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears

(p. 20).

1Slide the POWER switch to

CAMERA or VCR while you press

the green button.

CAMERA: To record pictures.

VCR: To play or edit pictures.

bNotes

• The current date and time appear on the LCD

screen for a few seconds when you turn on your

camcorder once you set the date and time

([CLOCK SET], p. 20).

2Hold the camcorder properly.

3Ensure a good grip, then fasten

the grip belt.

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch to OFF while

pressing the green button.

bNotes

• If warning messages appear on the screen,

follow the instructions.

POWER switch

Slide the POWER

switch while

pressing the green

button.

Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder

Open the LCD panel 180 degrees (1), then

rotate it to the best angle to record or play

back (2).

zTips

• You can see your mirror image on the LCD

screen by setting the LCD panel facing you. The

image will be recorded in a normal image.

To turn off the LCD backlight to make

the battery last longer

Press and hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO

button for a few seconds until appears.

This setting is practical when you use your

camcorder in bright conditions or when you

want to save battery power. The recorded

picture will not be affected by the setting.

To turn on the LCD backlight, press and

hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button for

a few seconds until disappears.

zTips

• You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen

from [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 83).

bNotes

• You may see primary colors shimmering in the

viewfinder when you move your eye line. This

is not a malfunction. The shimmering colors

will not be recorded on the recording media.

zTips

• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

backlight from [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 83).

• To display images both on the LCD display and

in the viewfinder, set [VF POWERMODE] to

[ON](p. 84).

• To display images in black and white in the

viewfinder, set [VF COLOR] to [OFF] (p. 84).

The LCD panel

DISPLAY/BATT INFO button

1Open 180 degrees.

2180 degrees

(max.)

290 degrees

(max.)

The viewfinder

Viewfinder lens

adjustment lever

Move it until the picture

becomes clear.

Getting Started

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 slightly and align it with the eyecup

groove in the viewfinder. You can attach

the large eyecup facing either the right or

left side.

bNotes

• Do not remove the pre-attached eyecup.

Large eyecup (supplied)

Attach with the

protruding part

at the top.

Step 6: Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when using your

camcorder for the first time. If you do not

set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen

appears every time you turn on your

camcorder or change the POWER switch

positions.

zTips

• 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 rechargeable battery and then set the

date and time again (p. 128).

Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for

the first time.

1Press the MENU button.

2Select (OTHERS) by turning

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then

press the dial.

3Select [CLOCK SET] by turning

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then

press the dial.

4Set [Y] (year) by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial, then press the

dial.

You can set any year up to the year

2079.

5Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour

and minute, then press the dial.

The clock starts.

For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.

For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.

SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial

button

OTHERS

RETURN

CAMERA PROF.

ASSIGN BTN

CLOCK SET

WORLD TIME

LANGUAGE

QUICK REC

DATE REC

[MENU ]: END

CLOCK SET

[MENU ]: CANCEL

MDY

12 : 00

1JAN

2008

--:--:--:--

CLOCK SET

[MENU ]: CANCEL

MDY

12 : 00

1JAN

2008

--:--:--:--

Getting Started

zTips

• The date and time are automatically recorded on

the tape, and can be displayed during playback

(DATA CODE button, p. 54).

You can change the on-screen displays to

show messages in a specified language.

Press the MENU button and select the

(OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial. Select the screen language in

[LANGUAGE] (p. 93).

Changing the language setting

Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”

See page 119 for details on tapes including

which tapes can be used and how to protect

from overwriting tapes.

1Slide and hold the OPEN/

EJECT lever in the direction of the

arrow and open the lid.

The cassette compartment automatically

comes out.

2Insert a cassette with its window

facing outwards, then press

The cassette compartment automatically

slides back in.

bNotes

• Do not push the portion marked

while the cassette

compartment is sliding in. Doing so may

cause a malfunction.

3Close the lid.

zTips

• The recordable time varies depending on [DV

REC MODE] (p. 86).

To eject the cassette

Open the lid following the same procedure

as described in step 1 and remove the

cassette.

You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”

marked with ,

(p. 122).

1Open the “Memory Stick Duo”

slot cover in the direction of the

arrow.

Cassette tape

OPEN/EJECT lever

Lid

Push the center of the back of

the cassette lightly.

Cassette

compartment

Window

“Memory Stick Duo”

{DO NOT PUSH}

“Memory Stick Duo” slot cover

Getting Started

2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”

into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot

in the right direction until it clicks.

bNotes

• If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into

the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory

Stick Duo,” the “Memory Stick Duo” slot,

or image data may be damaged.

To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”

Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo”

once.

bNotes

• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your

camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake

or knock your camcorder, turn the power off,

eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the

battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be

damaged.

• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick

Duo,” be careful with the “Memory Stick Duo”

from popping out and dropping.

Access lamp

Recording/Playback

Recording

Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo.” Do the

following steps to record movies.

• This camcorder can record movies in HDV or DVCAM (DV) format. The factory setting is HDV format

([REC FORMAT], p. 85).

1Open the shutter of the lens hood.

2Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the green button.

Lens hood

REC START/

STOP button B

POWER switch

REC START/STOP button A

Recording lamp

ASSIGN 7/

PHOTO button

Press and hold the green

button when you slide the

POWER switch from OFF.

Recording/Playback

3Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B).

The recording lamp lights up during recording.

To stop the movie recording, press the REC START/STOP button again.

zTips

• When recording in HDV format, the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in DVCAM (DV)

format, you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([DV WIDE REC], p. 86).

• You can change the screen display during recording (p. 54).

• Indicators displayed on the screen during recording are shown on page 140.

• The recording lamp can be set to stay off ([REC LAMP[F]], [REC LAMP[R]], p. 94).

• You cannot record movies on a “Memory Stick Duo.”

• For low angle recording, the REC START/STOP button on the handle is convenient. Release the

HOLD lever to enable the REC START/STOP button. It might be helpful if you set the LCD panel

face up or close it after turning it face down, or lift the viewfinder up during the low angle recording.

60min

REC

00:04:50:04

[STBY] t [REC]

Continued ,

To capture still images

1Assign [PHOTO] to the ASSIGN 7/

PHOTO button (p. 46).

2Press the ASSIGN 7/PHOTO button or

the PHOTO button on the Remote

Commander.

A still image will be recorded on the

“Memory Stick Duo.” disappears

when the recording is completed.

You can capture still images during

movie recording.

zTips

• See page 142 for indicators that appear on the

screen during recording.

• You can assign [PHOTO] to another ASSIGN

button from (OTHERS) t [ASSIGN

BTN] and use that ASSIGN button as a PHOTO

button.

Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”

(MB) and the number of recordable

pictures

bNotes

• Specifications are for Sony “Memory Stick

Duo.” The actual number of recordable pictures

can vary depending on the recording

environment and the type of “Memory Stick

Duo.”

• You cannot store a still image under the

following conditions:

– When [SCAN TYPE] is set to [24] or [24A]

and the shutter speed is slower than 1/48

(p. 85, 86)

– When [SCAN TYPE] is set to [60] or [30] and

the shutter speed is slower than 1/60

(p. 85, 86)

– While using the fader

– While using [SMTH SLW REC]

– While using shot transition

• The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid

CMOS sensor and image processing system

(Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for still

image resolution equivalent to the sizes

described.

zTips

• Image sizes of still images are as follows:

– Recording in HDV format/DVCAM (DV)

format (16:9): 1.2M

– Recording in DVCAM (DV) format (4:3):

0.9M

– Playing back in HDV format: 1.2M

– Playing back in DVCAM (DV) format (16:9):

0.2M

– Playing back in DVCAM (DV) format (4:3):

VGA

To store still images captured from

movies on a tape on “Memory Stick

Duo”

You can capture an image in a movie and

record it on a “Memory Stick Duo” as a still

image. Be sure to insert a recorded tape and

a “Memory Stick Duo” in your camcorder.

1Assign [PHOTO] to the ASSIGN 7/

PHOTO button (p. 46).

2Set the POWER switch to VCR.

3Press the N (play) button to search for

the scene you want to save as a still

image. Press the ASSIGN 7/PHOTO

button or the PHOTO button on your

Remote Commander at the scene.

bNotes

• The recorded date and time on the tape and the

stored date and time on the “Memory Stick

Duo” are both saved on the “Memory Stick

Duo.” When you view the still images, only the

recorded date and time on the tape will be

displayed on the screen (Data code, p. 54).

1.2M

1440

810

0.9M

1080 ×

810

VGA

640 ×

480

0.2M

640 ×

360

512MB 770 1000 2900 3650

1GB 1550 2100 6000 7500

2GB 3150 4300 12000 15000

4GB 6300 8500 23500 29500

8GB 12500 17000 48000 60000

16GB 25500 34500 97500 122000

1.2M

Recording (Continued)

Recording/Playback

• Camera data stored on the tape will not be

copied to the “Memory Stick Duo.”

• You cannot store a still image during using your

camcorder with [PB ZOOM] set to [ON] (p. 93).

Changing the settings of your camcorder

recordings

Move the power zoom lever D slightly for

a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster

zoom.

zTips

• The minimum distance required between your

camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1

cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about

80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

• The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom

positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about 2

5/8 feet) from your camcorder.

• When you set [FOCUS MACRO] to [OFF], you

cannot focus on a subject within 80 cm (about 2

5/8 feet) regardless of the zoom position (p. 73).

• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom

lever D. If you move your finger off the power

zoom lever D, the operation sound of the

power zoom lever D may also be recorded.

• You can increase the zoom speed of the zoom

lever D or the handle zoom A ([SPEED

ZOOM], p. 73).

1Set the handle zoom switch B to VAR

or FIX.

zTips

• When you set the handle zoom switch B to

VAR, you can zoom in or out at variable

speed.

• When you set the handle zoom switch B to

FIX, you can zoom in or out at fixed speed

set in [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 73).

2Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom

in or out.

bNotes

• You cannot use the handle zoom lever A when

the handle zoom switch B is set to OFF.

• You cannot change the zoom speed of the zoom

lever D with the handle zoom switch B.

You can zoom at the desired speed by

turning the zoom ring C. Fine adjustment

is also possible.

bNotes

• Turn the zoom ring C at a moderate speed. If

you turn it too fast, the zoom speed may lag

behind the zoom ring rotation speed, or the

operation sound of the zoom may also be

recorded.

Adjusting the zoom

Using the zoom lever

Close view: (Telephoto)

Wide view: (Wide angle)

Using the handle zoom

Using the zoom ring

Recording/Playback

You can adjust the focus manually for

different recording conditions.

Use this function in the following cases.

– To record a subject behind a window covered

with raindrops.

– To record horizontal stripes.

– 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 record a stationary subject using a tripod.

1During recording or standby, set

the FOCUS switch B to MAN.

9 appears.

2Rotate the focus ring A and

adjust the focus.

9 changes to when the focus

cannot be adjusted any farther. 9

changes to when the focus cannot be

adjusted any closer.

zTips

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.

To restore automatic adjustment

Set the FOCUS switch B to AUTO.

9 disappears and the automatic focus

adjustment is restored.

Record the subject while pressing and

holding the PUSH AUTO button C.

If you release the button, the setting returns

to manual focusing.

Use this function to shift the focus on one

subject to another. The scenes will shift

smoothly.

zTips

• 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)).

– When you set the FOCUS switch to MAN

and 9 appears on the screen

– When you rotate the focus ring while 9 is

displayed on the screen.

Adjusting the focus manually

Using automatic focus temporarily

(Push auto focus)

Continued ,

Assign [EXP.FOCUS] to any one of the

ASSIGN buttons beforehand (p. 46).

During standby, press the ASSIGN button

to which [EXP.FOCUS] is assigned.

[EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the

center of the screen is magnified by about

2.0 times. It will be easier to confirm the

focus setting during manual focusing. The

screen returns to the original size when you

press the button again.

bNotes

• The screen returns to the original size when you

start recording during the expanded focus

display.

zTips

• You can select a type of an expanded image

displayed during the expanded focus

([EXP.FOCUS TYPE], p. 82).

Slide the FOCUS switch B to INFINITY

and hold it there.

appears on the screen.

To return to manual focus mode, release the

FOCUS switch B. This function enables

you to set focus on a distant subject even

when the focus is automatically set on a

close subject.

bNotes

• This function is only available during the

manual focus. It is not available during the

automatic focus.

You can adjust the image brightness by

adjusting the iris, gain or shutter speed, or

by reducing the light volume with the ND

filter B. Also, when [EXPOSURE] is

assigned to the iris ring A, you can adjust

the iris, gain and shutter speed with the iris

ring A. You can assign [IRIS] or

[EXPOSURE] to the iris ring A from

[IRIS/EXPOSURE] of the

(CAMERA SET) menu (p. 69). The default

setting is [IRIS].

bNotes

• You cannot use the back light function and the

spotlight function if at least two of iris, gain and

shutter speed are adjusted manually.

• [AE SHIFT] is not effective while you adjust

the iris, gain and shutter speed all manually.

You can manually adjust the iris to control

the volume of the light entering the lens. By

adjusting the iris, you can change or close

the aperture of the lens, which is expressed

as an F value between F1.6 and F11. The

volume of the light increases the more that

you open the aperture (decreasing F value).

Using the expanded focus (Expanded

focus)

Focusing on a distant subject (Focus

infinity)

Adjusting the image brightness

Adjusting the iris

Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)

Recording/Playback

The volume of the light decreases the more

that you close the aperture (increasing F

value). The current F value appears on the

screen.

1Select (CAMERA SET) menu t

[IRIS/EXPOSURE] t [RING

ASSIGN] t [IRIS] (p. 69).

2During recording or standby, set the

AUTO/MANUAL switch F to

MANUAL.

3When the iris is automatically adjusted,

press the IRIS/EXPOSURE button I.

next to the iris value disappears

(p. 82), or the iris value appears on the

screen.

4Adjust the iris with the iris ring A.

When you assign [PUSH AT IRIS] to

one of the ASSIGN buttons, you can

automatically adjust the iris while

pressing and holding that ASSIGN

button. See page 46 for details on the

ASSIGN button.

zTips

• The F value becomes close to F3.4 as the zoom

position changes from W to T even when you

open the aperture by setting the F value lower

than F3.4, such as F1.6.

• The range of focus, an important effect of the

aperture, is called the depth of field. The depth

of field gets shallower as the aperture is opened,

and deeper as the aperture is closed. Use the

aperture creatively to obtain the desired effect in

your photography.

• This is handy for making the background

blurred or sharp.

To adjust the iris automatically

Press the IRIS/EXPOSURE button I, or

set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to

AUTO.

The iris value disappears, or appears

next to the iris value.

bNotes

• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F

to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (gain,

shutter speed, white balance) also become

automatic.

When [IRIS/EXPOSURE] is set to

[EXPOSURE], you can adjust the image

brightness by adjusting the iris, gain and

shutter speed with the iris ring.

You can also manually preset one or two of

these parameters and adjust the remaining

parameter(s) with the iris ring.

1Select (CAMERA SET) menu t

[IRIS/EXPOSURE] t [RING

ASSIGN] t [EXPOSURE] (p. 69)

2During recording or standby, set the

AUTO/MANUAL switch F to

MANUAL.

3When [EXPOSURE] is automatically

adjusted, press the IRIS/EXPOSURE

button I.

The iris, gain and shutter speed values

and appear on the screen. You can

adjust the iris, gain and shutter speed

with the iris ring A.

When is not displayed, do the

following operation. appears next to

the items, indicating that you can adjust

them with the iris ring A.

–Gain

Press the GAIN button C.

– Shutter speed

Press the SHUTTER SPEED button E

twice. When the shutter speed is not locked,

press the button once.

4Adjust the image brightness by turning

the iris ring A.

When you assign [PUSH AT IRIS] to

one of the ASSIGN buttons, you can

automatically adjust the exposure while

pressing and holding that ASSIGN

button. See page 46 for details on the

ASSIGN button.

Adjusting the exposure

Continued ,

To restore automatic adjustment

Press the IRIS/EXPOSURE button I, or

set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to

AUTO.

The values next to which is displayed

disappear, or appears next to those

values.

bNotes

• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F

to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (gain,

shutter speed, white balance) also become

automatic.

zTips

• When you press the GAIN button C while

is displayed on the screen next to the gain value,

disappears and you can adjust the gain

manually. When you press the GAIN button C

again, appears and you can adjust the gain

with the iris ring A. See step 2 in “Adjusting

the gain” for details on how to adjust the gain.

• When you press the SHUTTER SPEED button

E while is displayed on the screen next to

the shutter speed value, disappears and you

can adjust the shutter speed manually. When

you press the SHUTTER SPEED button E

again, appears and you can adjust the shutter

speed with the iris ring A. See steps 3 and 4

in “Adjusting the shutter speed” on page 32 for

details on how to adjust the shutter speed.

You can adjust the gain manually when you

do not want to use the AGC (automatic gain

control).

1Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to

MANUAL during recording or standby.

2When the gain is automatically

adjusted, press the GAIN button C.

next to the gain value disappears, or

the gain value appears on the screen.

3Set the gain switch H to H, M or L.

The gain value set for the selected gain

switch position appears on the screen.

You can set the gain value for each gain

switch position from [GAIN SETUP] of

the (CAMERA SET) menu

(p. 69).

To adjust the gain automatically

Press the GAIN button C, or set the

AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO.

The gain value disappears, or appears

next to the gain value.

bNotes

• When you set AUTO/MANUAL switch F to

AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris,

shutter speed, white balance) also become

automatic.

zTips

• When you record a movie with the gain set to

[-6dB] and play it back with the data code, the

gain value is displayed as [---].

You can manually adjust and fix the shutter

speed. You can make a moving subject look

still or emphasize the movement of a

moving subject by adjusting the shutter

speed.

1During recording or standby, set

AUTO/MANUAL switch F to

MANUAL.

2Press the SHUTTER SPEED button E

until the shutter speed value is

highlighted.

3Change the shutter speed displayed on

the screen by turning the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial G.

You can adjust the shutter speed in a

range of 1/4 second through 1/10000

second or the extended clear scan

().

The denominator of the set shutter speed

appears on the screen. For example,

[100] appears on the screen when you

set the shutter speed to 1/100 second.

The larger the value on the screen, the

faster the shutter speed.

4Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial G to

lock the shutter speed.

To readjust the shutter speed, do steps

2 to 4.

Adjusting the gain

Adjusting the shutter speed

Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)

Recording/Playback

zTips

• You can set the shutter speed between 1/3

second and 1/10000 second in the following

settings:

– [HDV PROGRE.]t[SCAN TYPE]t[24] or

[24A]

– [DV PROGRE.]t[SCAN TYPE]t[24]

• 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. You can reduce flickering by setting the

shutter speed to an appropriate frequency in the

extended clear scan ( ) range

([ECS FREQ.], p. 71).

• When recording a subject such as a monitor

screen, set the shutter speed in the extended

clear scan ( ) range in order to obtain

images with no horizontal bands of noise. You

can set the shutter speed for the extended clear

scan from [ECS FREQ.] in the

(CAMERA SET) menu (p. 71).

To adjust the shutter speed

automatically

Press the SHUTTER SPEED button E

twice, or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch

F to AUTO.

The shutter speed value disappears, or

appears next to the shutter speed value.

bNotes

• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F

to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris,

gain, white balance) also become automatic.

You can record the subject clearly by using

the ND filter B when the recording

environment is too bright.

The ND filters 1, 2 and 3 reduce the volume

of light to about 1/4, 1/16 and 1/64,

respectively.

If flashes during the iris automatic

adjustment, set the ND filter to 1. If

flashes during the iris automatic

adjustment, set the ND filter to 2. If

flashes during the iris automatic

adjustment, set the ND filter to 3.

The ND filter indicator will stop flashing

and remain on the screen.

If flashes, set the ND filter to OFF.

will disappear from the screen.

bNotes

• If you change the ND filters B during

recording, the movie and sound may be

distorted.

• When adjusting the iris manually, the icon

does not flash even if the light volume should be

adjusted with the ND filter.

zTips

• While recording a bright subject, diffraction

may occur if you close the aperture further

down, resulting in a fuzzy focus (this is a

common phenomenon with video cameras). The

ND filter B suppresses this phenomenon and

gives better recording results.

You can adjust and fix the white balance

according to the lighting conditions of

recording environment.

You can store white balance values in

memory A ( A) and memory B ( B),

Adjusting the volume of light

(ND filter)

Adjusting to natural color (White

balance)

Continued ,

respectively. Unless a white balance is

readjusted, values will remain even after the

power has been turned off.

When you select PRESET, [OUTDOOR],

[INDOOR] or [MANU WB TEMP] is

selected, according to which one you

previously set with [WB PRESET] in the

(CAMERA SET) menu.

1During recording or standby, set

the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to

MANUAL.

2Press the WHT BAL button A.

3Set the white balance memory

switch B to any one of

PRESET/A/B.

Select A or B for recording with the

white balance setting stored in memory

A or B.

zTips

• You can change the outdoor white balance

setting by setting offset. Press (one push)

button C while (outdoor) is selected and

turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial E to select an

offset value from -7 (bluish) to 0 (normal, the

default setting) to +7 (reddish). You can also set

the white balance offset value from the menu

([WB OUTDR LVL], p. 70).

• You can change the color temperature. Set [WB

PRESET] to [MANU WB TEMP] and the white

balance memory switch B to PRESET, then

press the (one push) button C. Turn the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial E until the desired

temperature appears on the screen, then press

the dial to set the temperature. You can also set

the color temperature from the menu ([WB

TEMP SET], p. 70).

To save the adjusted white balance

value in memory A or B

1Set the white balance memory switch to

A ( A) or B ( B) in step 3 of

“Adjusting to natural color (White

balance).”

2Capture a white subject, such as white

paper, full-screen in the same lighting

condition as the one in which the subject

is.

3Press (one push) button C.

A or B starts flashing rapidly. It

will stay on when the white balance

adjustment is completed and the

Indicator Shooting conditions

(Memory A)

(Memory B)

• White balance values

adjusted for light

sources can be stored

in memory A and

memory B. Follow the

steps in “To save the

adjusted white balance

value in memory A or

B” (p. 34).

Outdoor

([OUTDOOR])

• Recording neon signs

or fireworks

• Recording sunset/

sunrise, just after

sunset or just before

sunrise

• Under daylight color

fluorescent lamps

Indoor

([INDOOR])

• Under the lighting

conditions that change

in many ways, such as

a party hall

• Under strong light

such as in a

photography studio

• Under sodium lamps

or mercury lamps

Color

temperature

([MANU WB

TEMP])

• Color temperature can

be set between 2300K

and 15000K (the

default setting is

6500K).

Indicator Shooting conditions

Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)

Recording/Playback

adjusted value is stored in A or

To adjust the white balance

automatically

Press the WHT BAL button A or set the

AUTO/MANUAL switch D to AUTO.

bNotes

• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D

to AUTO, other manual adjustments (iris, gain,

and shutter speed) also become automatic.

You can customize the picture quality by

adjusting picture profile items such as

[GAMMA] and [DETAIL].

Connect your camcorder to a TV or

monitor, and adjust the picture quality

while observing the picture on the TV or

monitor screen.

Picture quality settings for different

recording conditions are stored in [PP1]

through [PP6] as default settings.

bNotes

• When you set [x.v.Color] of the

(CAMERA SET) menu to [ON], the picture

profile will be disabled.

1During standby, press the

PICTURE PROFILE button B.

2Select a picture profile number

with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

You can record with the settings of the

selected picture profile.

Customizing the picture quality

(Picture profile)

Picture profile

number (setting

name)

Recording condition

PP1

:USER

Default settings the same

as when Picture Profile is

[OFF]

PP2

:USER

Default settings the same

as when Picture Profile is

[OFF]

PP3

:PRO COLOR

Example settings of

pictures recorded by a

professional shoulder

camcorder with ITU709

gamma

PP4

:PD COLOR

Example settings of

pictures recorded by a

professional handy

camcorder with PD

gamma

PP5

:FILM LOOK1

Example settings of

pictures recorded on

cinema color negative film

PP6

:FILM LOOK2

Example settings of

pictures screened with

cinema color print film

Continued ,

3Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial A.

To cancel the picture profile recording

Select [OFF] in step 2 with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial A.

To change the picture profile

You can change the settings stored in [PP1]

through [PP6].

1Press the PICTURE PROFILE button

2Select the PICTURE PROFILE number

with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

3Select [SETTING] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial A.

4Select an item to be adjusted with the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

5Adjust the picture quality with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial A.

6Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other

items.

7Select [ RETURN] with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial A.

8Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial A.

A picture profile indicator appears.

zTips

• You can assign picture profiles to the ASSIGN

buttons and use them to turn the picture profiles

on and off (p. 46).

Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)

Recording/Playback

BLACK LEVEL

To set the black level.

GAMMA

To select a gamma curve.

BLACK GAMMA

To correct gamma in low intensity area.

Item Description and settings

[MASTER BLACK] Sets the master black level.

-15 to +15

[BLACK R] Sets the black level of Rch.

[MASTER BLACK] + [BLACK R] is the black level of Rch.

-15 to +15

[BLACK G] Sets the black level of Gch.

[MASTER BLACK] + [BLACK G] is the black level of Gch.

-15 to +15

[BLACK B] Sets the black level of Bch.

[MASTER BLACK] + [BLACK B] is the black level of Bch.

-15 to +15

Item Description and settings

[STANDARD] Standard gamma curve

[CINEMATONE1] Gamma curve 1 for producing tone of film camera images

[CINEMATONE2] Gamma curve 2 for producing tone of film camera images

[ITU709] Gamma curve that corresponds to ITU-709. Gain in low intensity area:

4.5

[G5.0] Gamma curve with 5.0 of a low intensity area gain

[PD] Gamma curve for producing tone similar to DCR-PD series

[x.v.] Gamma curve similar to x.v.Color

Item Description and settings

[RANGE] Selects a correcting range.

HIGH / MIDDLE / LOW

[LEVEL] Sets the correcting level.

-7 (maximum black compression) to +7 (maximum black stretch)

Continued ,

KNEE

To set knee point and slope for video signal compression to reduce over-highlighting by

limiting signals in high contrast area of the subject to the dynamic range of your camcorder.

COLOR MODE

To set type and level of colors.

COLOR LEVEL

To set the color level.

COLOR PHASE

To set the color phase.

Item Description and settings

[MODE] Selects a mode either automatic or manual.

[AUTO] : to set the knee point and slope automatically.

[MANUAL] : to set the knee point and slope manually.

[AUTO SET] Sets the maximum point and sensitivity in the automatic mode.

[MAX POINT] : Sets the maximum point.

90% to 100%

[SENSITIVITY] : Sets the sensitivity.

HIGH/MIDDLE/LOW

[MANUAL SET] Sets the knee point and slope manually.

[POINT] : Sets the knee point.

75% to 105%

[SLOPE] : Sets the knee slope.

-5(gentle) to +5(steep)

Item Description and settings

[TYPE] Selects a type of colors.

[STANDARD] : Standard colors

[CINEMATONE1] : Film camera image-like colors good with

[GAMMA] set to [CINEMATONE1]

[CINEMATONE2] : Film camera image-like colors good with

[GAMMA] set to [CINEMATONE2]

[ITU709 MTX] : Colors corresponding to ITU-709

[LEVEL] Sets a color level when you set [TYPE] to the settings other than

[STANDARD].

1 (close to color settings of [STANDARD]) to 8 (color settings of the

selected type)

Item Description and settings

-7 (light) to +7 (dark), -8: black and white

Item Description and settings

-7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish)

Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)

Recording/Playback

COLOR DEPTH

To set the color depth for each color phase.

This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors.

The color looks deeper as you increase the setting value to more positive side, and lighter as

you decrease the value to more negative side. This function is effective even if you set

[COLOR LEVEL] to [-8] (monotone).

COLOR CORRCT

To set items for the color correction.

Item Description and settings

[R] -7 (light red) to +7 (deep red)

[G] -7 (light green) to +7 (deep green)

[B] -7 (light blue) to +7 (deep blue)

[C] -7 (light cyan) to +7 (deep cyan)

[M] -7 (light magenta) to +7 (deep magenta)

[Y] -7 (light yellow) to +7 (deep yellow)

Item Description and settings

[TYPE] Selects color correction type.

[OFF] : Not correct colors.

[COLOR REVISN] : Corrects colors stored in memory. Colors not

stored in memory (displayed in black and

white when [COLOR EXTRCT] is set) will

not be corrected.

[COLOR EXTRCT] : Displays areas in colors that are stored in the

memory.

The other areas are displayed in black and

white. You can use this function to add effects

on your movies or to confirm the colors to be

stored in the memory.

[MEMORY SEL] Selects a memory to be effective.

[1]: Sets Memory 1 to be effective.

[2]: Sets Memory 2 to be effective.

[1&2]: Sets both Memory 1 and 2 to be effective.

Continued ,

COLOR CORRCT (Continued)

zTips

• Setting both memories to the same setting doubles the color correction effect.

• The settings of [COLOR CORRCT] will be retained even if the power is turned off. However, if you want

to correct colors that may change according to time of the day, weather, location, etc., it is recommended

that you set [COLOR CORRCT] again prior to recording.

• If you change the white balance value or the settings of [WB SHIFT], [COLOR LEVEL] or [COLOR

PHASE] of the picture profile, the settings of [RANGE] and [PHASE] of the selected memory will

change. When you change the white balance value or the settings of the above picture profile items after

you have set [RANGE] and [PHASE], check the settings of [COLOR CORRCT] prior to recording.

• During the automatic white balance adjustment, the white balance value automatically varies according to

the lighting conditions of your recording environment. The manual white balance adjustment is

recommended when you use [COLOR CORRCT].

Item Description and settings

[MEM1 COLOR] Sets colors stored in Memory 1.

[PHASE] : Sets color phase.

0 (purple) t 8 (red) t 16 (yellow) t

24 (green) t 31 (blue)

[RANGE] : Sets color phase range.

0 (no color selection), 1 (narrow: to select only a

single color) to 31 (wide: to select multiple colors

in similar color phase)

[SATURATION] : Sets saturation.

0 (to select from light colors to dark colors) to 31

(to select dark color)

[ONE PUSH SET]: Automatically sets [PHASE] for a subject at the

center of the marker. [SATURATION] is set to 0.

[MEM1 REVISN] Corrects colors in Memory 1.

[R GAIN] : Corrects the redness of the color in Memory 1.

Tone of cyan becomes higher as the redness decreases.

-15 (less reddish) to +15 (more reddish)

0 for no correction

[B GAIN] : Corrects the blueness of the color in Memory 1.

Tone of yellow becomes higher as the blueness

decreases.

-15 (less bluish) to +15 (more bluish)

0 for no correction

[MEM2 COLOR] Sets colors stored in Memory 2.

See [MEM1 COLOR] for description and settings.

[MEM2 REVISN] Corrects colors in Memory 2.

See [MEM1 REVISN] for description and settings.

Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)

Recording/Playback

WB SHIFT

To set items for the white balance shift.

DETAIL

To set items for the detail.

Item Description and settings

[FILTER TYPE] Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift.

[LB-CC] : Film type (color conversion and correction)

[R-B] : Video type (correction of R and B levels)

[LB[COL TEMP]] Sets a color temperature offset value.

-9 (bluish) to +9 (reddish)

[CC[MG/GR]] Sets a color correct offset value.

-9 (greenish) to +9 (magentish)

[R GAIN] Sets an R level.

-9 (low R level) to +9 (high R level)

[B GAIN] Sets a B level.

-9 (low B level) to +9 (high B level)

Item Description and settings

[LEVEL] Sets the detail level.

-7 to +7

[MANUAL SET] [ON/OFF] : Turns on and off the manual detail adjustment.

[ON] : Enables the manual detail adjustment (automatic

optimization will not be performed).

[OFF] : Disables the manual detail adjustment.

[V/H BALANCE] : Sets the horizontal (H) and vertical (V) balance of

detail.

[B/W BALANCE]: Selects the balance of the upper DETAIL (P) and

the lower DETAIL (N).

TYPE 1 (off to the lower DETAIL (N) side) to

TYPE 5 (off to the upper DETAIL (P) side)

[BLACK LIMIT] : Sets the limit level of the lower DETAIL (N).

0 (Low limit level: likely to be limited) to 7 (High

limit level: not likely to be limited)

[WHITE LIMIT] : Sets the limit level of the upper DETAIL (P).

0 (Low limit level: likely to be limited) to 7 (High

limit level: not likely to be limited)

[CRISPENING] : Sets the crispening level.

0 (shallow crispening level) to 7 (deep crispening

level)

[HI-LIGHT DTL] : Sets the DETAIL level in the high intensity areas.

-2 to +2

Continued ,

SKINTONE DTL

To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles.

PROFILE NAME

To name the picture profiles set in [PP1] through [PP6] (p. 43).

COPY

To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number.

RESET

To reset the picture profile to the default setting.

Item Description and settings

[ON/OFF] Suppresses details in skin-tone areas to reduce wrinkles. Select [ON]

when you want to use this function. You can also select other areas.

[LEVEL] Sets the adjustment level.

1 (less adjust the detail) to 8 (more adjust the detail)

[COLOR SEL] Sets color items for the detail adjustment.

[PHASE] : Sets the color phase.

0 (purple) t 32 (red) t 64 (yellow) t

96 (green) t 127 (blue)

[RANGE] : Sets the color range.

0 (selects no color), 1 (narrow: selects a single

color) to 31 (wide: selects multiple colors in

similar color phases and saturation)

The detail will not be adjusted when you set

[RANGE] to 0.

[SATURATION] : Sets the color saturation.

0 (selects a light color) to 31 (selects a deep color)

[REVERSE] : Reverses the selected color range.

If you execute this function when a color has been

selected, colors that were not selected will be

selected instead.

[Y LEVEL] : Sets the color brightness.

0 (selects a dark color) to 31 (selects a bright

color)

[Y RANGE] : Sets the color brightness range.

1 (narrows the brightness range) to 32 (expands

the brightness range)

[ONE PUSH SET]: Automatically adjusts [PHASE],

[SATURATION] and [Y LEVEL] for a subject at

the center of the marker. [RANGE] and

[Y RANGE] will not be changed.

Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)

Recording/Playback

To name the picture profile settings

You can name picture profile1 through 6.

1Press the PICTURE PROFILE button

2Select the picture profile that you want

to name with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

3Select [SETTING] t [PROFILE

NAME] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

4Select a letter with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial A. Repeat this operation

until a complete name is entered.

zTips

• Each name can be up to 12 characters long.

Characters that can be used in profile

names:

•A to Z

•0 to 9

• - _ / # & : . @

5Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial A.

The profile name is changed.

6Select [ RETURN] t [OK] with

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

To copy the picture profile setting to

other picture profiles

1Press the PICTURE PROFILE button

2Select the picture profile that you want

to copy from with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial A.

3Select [SETTING] t [COPY] with

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

4Select the number of the picture profile

that you want to copy to with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial A.

5Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial A.

6Select [ RETURN] t [OK] with the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

To reset the picture profile settings

You can reset the picture profile settings by

each picture profile number. You cannot

reset all picture profile settings at once.

1Press the PICTURE PROFILE button

2Select the number of the picture profile

that you want to reset with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial A.

3Select [SETTING] t [RESET] t

[YES] t [ RETURN] t [OK]

with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

CANCEL

P I CTURE PROF I LE END

PICT. PROFILE

Continued ,

You can adjust the volume of an internal

microphone or a microphone connected to

the INPUT1/INPUT2 jack.

zTips

• See page 10 for details on attaching the supplied

microphone, and on the CH1 (INT MIC/

INPUT1) and the CH2 (INT MIC/INPUT1/

INPUT2) switches.

1Set the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2)

switch A of the channel to be

adjusted to MAN.

appears on the screen.

2Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial B to

adjust the volume during

recording or standby.

To restore automatic adjustment

Set the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2) switch A of

the manually adjusted channel to AUTO.

zTips

• To check other audio settings, press the

STATUS CHECK button C.

• For other settings, see the (AUDIO SET)

menu (p. 77).

You can attach an optional Memory

Recording Unit HVR-MRC1 to your

camcorder for recording. To attach it to

your camcorder, do the following.

Refer to the Memory Recording Unit

operating instructions for details on its

operation.

Remove the Memory Recording Unit

jack cover (1). Insert the terminal of

the Memory Recording Unit in the

Memory Recording Unit jack and

slide the unit down (2).

Adjusting the volume

Attaching a Memory Recording

Unit

Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)

Recording/Playback

To remove the Memory Recording

Unit

Slide the Memory Recording Unit upward while

pushing its RELEASE lever downward.

bNotes

• You cannot use the HDV/DV jack when the

Memory Recording Unit is attached to your

camcorder.

• When you use the Memory Recording Unit, set

appropriate items in [EXT REC CTRL] of the

(IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 88).

Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons

Some functions need to be assigned to the

ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a

single function to any one of the ASSIGN 1

to 7 buttons.

Functions you can assign to the

ASSIGN buttons

The buttons in parentheses indicate that the

functions are assigned to the buttons by

default.

• EXP.FOCUS (p. 30)

• FOCUS MACRO (p. 73)

• D.EXTENDER (p. 73)

• RING ROTATE (p. 69)

• HYPER GAIN (p. 70)

• AE SHIFT (p. 71) (ASSIGN 2 button)

• PUSH AT IRIS (p. 30)

• INDEX MARK (p. 47)

• STEADYSHOT (p. 72)

• BACK LIGHT (p. 72)

• SPOTLIGHT (p. 72)

• FADER (p. 73)

• SMTH SLW REC (p. 73)

• COLOR BAR (p. 76)

• LAST SCN RVW (p. 48)

• REC REVIEW (p. 48) (ASSIGN 3 button)

• END SEARCH (p. 48)

• ZEBRA (p. 80) (ASSIGN 1 button)

• MARKER (p. 81)

• PEAKING (p. 81)

• TC RESET (p. 89)

• TC COUNTUP (p. 89)

• PHOTO (p. 26) (ASSIGN 7 button)

• PICTURE PROFILE (p. 35)

• SHOT TRANSITION (p. 48)

1Press the MENU button B.

2Select the (OTHERS) t

[ASSIGN BTN] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial A.

3Select the ASSIGN button to

which you want to assign a

function with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial A.

• [------] appears if no function is assigned to

the ASSIGN button.

• Select [YES] when you select [SHOT

TRANSITION], then do step 5.

ASSIGN 1-3 buttons

ASSIGN 4-6 buttons

ASSIGN 7/PHOTO

button

Recording/Playback

4Select the function that you want

to assign with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial A.

5Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial A.

6Select [ RETURN] with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial A.

7Press the MENU button B to hide

the menu screen.

zTips

• Shot transition is assigned to the ASSIGN

4, 5 and 6 buttons (p. 48). Cancel the shot

transition assignment to return to the pre-

setting assignment.

• To cancel the shot transition, select

[SHOT TRANSITION] t [YES] in step

If you record a scene with an index signal,

you can easily find that scene during

playback (p. 56).

The index function will make it easier to

check the transition of recording or edit

your pictures using index signals.

1Assign [INDEX MARK] to one of

the ASSIGN buttons (p. 46).

2Press the ASSIGN button to

which [INDEX MARK] is assigned.

During recording

appears for about 7 seconds and an

index signal is recorded.

During standby

flashes.

After you press the REC START/STOP

button to start recording, appears

for about 7 seconds and an index signal

is recorded.

To cancel the operation

Press the ASSIGN button to which [INDEX

MARK] is assigned again before you start

recording.

bNotes

• You cannot record an index signal on a recorded

tape afterward.

Recording an index signal

Continued ,

You can set your camcorder to

automatically rewind the tape to the

beginning of the most recently recorded

scene, play back to the end of the scene,

then stop the tape.

1Assign [LAST SCN RVW] to an

ASSIGN button (p. 46).

2During standby, press the

ASSIGN button to which [LAST

SCN RVW] is assigned.

The last scene review starts.

bNotes

• If the recording time of the movie is short,

[LAST SCN RVW] may not work correctly.

• [LAST SCN RVW] does not work once you

take out a tape.

zTips

• If you press the ASSIGN button again during

the last scene review, your camcorder plays

back the last 5 seconds of the most recently

recorded movie, then goes standby at the end of

the recording.

You can view about 2 seconds of the scene

recorded just before you stopped the tape.

This is convenient during playback of the

latest scene check.

Press the REC REVIEW button or the

ASSIGN button to which [REC

REVIEW] is assigned during

standby.

The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most

recently recorded scenes will be played

back, then your camcorder returns to

standby.

1Assign [END SEARCH] to one of

the ASSIGN buttons (p. 46).

2 Press the ASSIGN button to

which [END SEARCH] is

assigned.

The last scene of the most recent

recording will be played back for about

5 seconds, and the camcorder goes

standby at the point where the last

recording has finished.

bNotes

• End search will not work once you eject the

tape.

• End search will not work correctly if a blank

section exists between recorded sections on the

tape.

You can store settings of focus, zoom, iris,

gain, shutter speed and white balance, and

smoothly shift from the current settings to

the stored settings (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. You

can also develop scenes under different

Playing back the most recently

recorded movies (Last scene

review)

Reviewing the most recently

recorded scenes (Rec review)

Searching for the last scene of

the most recent recording

(End search)

Using the Shot transition

Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued)

Recording/Playback

conditions smoothly. If you store manually

adjusted settings of white balance, you can

smoothly shift from one scene to another

under different conditions, such as from

indoor to outdoor.

Sony recommends that you use a tripod to

avoid image blurring.

You can set the items, such as transition

curve and transition time, in [SHOT

TRANSITION] of the (CAMERA

SET) menu (p. 75).

1Assign [SHOT TRANSITION] to

the ASSIGN buttons (p. 46).

zTips

• Shot transition is assigned to ASSIGN 4, 5

and 6 buttons.

2Store the settings (shot).

1Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly

to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION

STORE screen.

2Manually adjust the settings.

See pages 28 to 43 for details on how to

adjust the settings manually.

3Press the ASSIGN 5 button for storing

the settings in SHOT-A, or the

ASSIGN 6 button for storing the

settings in SHOT-B.

bNotes

• The settings stored in SHOT-A or

SHOT-B will be erased when you set

the POWER switch to OFF.

3Check the stored settings.

1Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly

to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION

CHECK screen.

2Press the ASSIGN 5 button to check

the SHOT-A. Press the ASSIGN 6

button to check the SHOT-B.

The image will be displayed with the

settings stored in the selected SHOT.

The focus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter

speed and white balance are

automatically adjusted to the stored

settings.

bNotes

• On the shot transition check screen,

the settings do not shift to the stored

settings of the transition time and

curve set in [TRANS TIME] and

[TRANS CURVE] (p. 75)

4Execute the shot transition.

1Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly

to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION

EXEC screen.

2Press the REC START/STOP button.

3Press the ASSIGN 5 button for

recording with SHOT-A, or the

ASSIGN 6 button for recording with

SHOT-B.

The settings shift from the current ones

to the stored ones.

zTips

• Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly to

cancel the shot transition.

ASSIGN 4 - 6 buttons

Continued ,

bNotes

• When you change [SHOT TRANSITION]

(p. 48), press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly

to exit the shot transition screen.

• You cannot return from the stored SHOT-A or

SHOT-B settings to previous settings after you

execute the shot transition during recording.

• If you press the following buttons during the

shot transition operation, the operation will be

canceled:

– PICTURE PROFILE button

– MENU button

– ASSIGN button to which [EXP.FOCUS] is

assigned

– STATUS CHECK button

– ASSIGN button to which [SMTH SLW REC]

is assigned

• You can also make a transition from the SHOT-

A to the SHOT-B or from the SHOT-B to the

SHOT-A. For example, to make a transition

from the SHOT-A to the SHOT-B, display the

shot transition check screen, press the ASSIGN

5 button to bring up the SHOT-A and press the

REC START/STOP button. Then, display the

shot transition execution screen and press the

ASSIGN 6 button.

• You can rehearse the shot transition by pressing

the respective buttons (ASSIGN 5 or ASSIGN

6) to which your customized settings are

assigned before pressing the REC START/

STOP button in step 4.

To cancel the operation

Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly to

exit the shot transition screen.

Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued)

Recording/Playback

Playback

You can play back movies as follows:

1Slide the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the green button.

2Start playing back.

Press m (rewind) to go to the point you want to view, then press N (play) to start

playback.

•x : STOP

•X : PAUSE (Press N or X again to restart the playback)

•m : REW (Rewind, review)

•M : FF (Cue, fast forward)

•y : SLOW

bNotes

• Your camcorder automatically goes into a stopped state when it is in pause for more than 3 minutes.

• The screen may temporarily go blank losing images and sound when signals switch between HDV

and DVCAM (DV) during playback of a tape in which HDV format and DVCAM (DV) format are

mixed.

PLAY button

MEMORY/INDEX button

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial MEMORY/DELETE button

MEMORY/PLAY button

VOLUME/MEMORY button

Slide the POWER

switch while pressing

the green button.

Continued ,

• You cannot play back movies recorded in HDV format on DVCAM (DV) format video cameras or

mini DV players.

• You can play back a DV format tape on your camcorder only when its contents are recorded in the SP

mode. You cannot play back movies recorded on the DV format tape in the LP mode.

• Time code and user bits will not be displayed correctly when you play back a tape with no time code

or user bit data, or a tape with time code that your camcorder does not support.

zTips

• See page 142 for indicators displayed on the screen during playback.

• See page 55 for how to switch displays during playback.

To search for a scene while viewing a movie

Press and hold m/M during playback (Picture Search). To view during fast forward, press

and hold M. To view during rewind, press and hold m (Skip Scan).

To adjust the volume

Adjust the volume with the VOLUME/MEMORY button.

To view still images

1Set the POWER switch to VCR.

2Press the MEMORY/PLAY button.

3Select still image that you want to view using the VOLUME/MEMORY button.

To stop viewing still images, press the MEMORY/PLAY button again.

To display the list of still images (index screen)

1Set the POWER switch to VCR.

2Press the MEMORY/INDEX button.

3Select a still image using the VOLUME/MEMORY button.

To display a single image, move B to that image and press the MEMORY/PLAY button.

To stop displaying the list of still images, press the MEMORY/INDEX button again.

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101

Playback (Continued)

Recording/Playback

To delete still images from the “Memory Stick Duo”

1Do the steps of “To view still images” to display still images that you want to delete.

2Press the MEMORY/DELETE button.

3Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The still image will be deleted.

bNotes

• Still images cannot be restored once you delete them.

• You cannot delete still images when the “Memory Stick Duo” is write-protected (p. 122) or the still image

is protected (p. 107).

zTips

• To delete a still image in the index, move B to the still image using the VOLUME/MEMORY button,

then do steps 2 and 3.

• To delete all still images, do [ ALL ERASE] of the (MEMORY SET) menu (p. 91).

Changing/checking the settings in your

camcorder

You can turn on and off the display of the

time code, tape counter, and other

information on the screen.

Press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO

button E.

The screen indicators turn on (displayed)

and off (not displayed) as you press the

button.

When the POWER switch is set to

CAMERA, the screen changes (detailed

display t simple display t no display) as

you press the button.

zTips

• You can display the screen indicators during

playback on a TV. Select [V-OUT/PANEL] or

[ALL OUTPUT] of [DISP OUTPUT] (p. 84).

You can display information, including

date, time and camera data, automatically

stored during recording on the screen

during playback.

1Set the POWER switch B to VCR.

2Press the DATA CODE button A

during playback or pause.

The screen changes (date and time

display t camera data display t no

display) as you press the button.

ASteadyShot off

BExposure

appears during playback of the

movie recorded with the iris, gain and

shutter speed automatically adjusted.

appears during playback of the

movie recorded with the iris, gain and

shutter speed manually adjusted.

CIris

appears in the iris value display

area during playback of the movie

recorded with the iris manually adjusted

to its maximum value.

DGain

Changing the screen

Displaying recording data (Data

code)

Recording/Playback

EShutter speed

FWhite balance

appears during playback of the

movie recorded with the shot transition

or [MANU WB TEMP].

bNotes

• The exposure correction value (0EV), shutter

speed and iris will be displayed during viewing

of still images on “Memory Stick Duo.”

• Date and time will be displayed in the same area

when you select the date and time display. If

you record without setting date and time, [--- --

----] and [--:--:--] will be displayed.

• An accurate shutter speed may not be displayed

when you play back a tape recorded with your

camcorder on another device. Check the data

code that is displayed on the screen when you

play back the tape on your camcorder for the

accurate shutter speed.

You can check the settings of the following

items.

• Audio setup such as microphone volume level

(p. 44, 77)

• Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.)

(p. 85)

• Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons

(p. 46)

• Camera setup (p. 69)

• Optional external recording unit HVR-MRC1 or

HVR-DR60

1Press the STATUS CHECK button

2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D

until a desired display shows up

on the screen.

When the POWER switch B is set to

CAMERA, the display changes in the

following sequence:

AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t

CAMERA t EXT DEVICE (when an

external device is connected)

When the POWER switch B is set to

VCR, the display changes in the

following sequence:

AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t

EXT DEVICE (when an external device

is connected)

To hide the display

Press the STATUS CHECK button C.

Set the POWER switch B to OFF, then

press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button

E. The approximate recordable time in the

selected format and battery information

appear for about 7 seconds. You can view

the battery information for up to 20 seconds

by pressing the button again while the

information is displayed.

Displaying the settings in your

camcorder (Status check)

Checking the remaining battery

(Battery Info)

Remaining battery (approx.)

Recording capacity (approx.)

Locating a scene on a tape

bNotes

• See page 139 for details on how to use the

Remote Commander.

You can search scenes by recording dates.

1Set the POWER switch to VCR.

2Press the SEARCH M. button A

on the Remote Commander

repeatedly to select [DATE

SEARCH].

3Press the . (previous)/>

(next) button B on the Remote

Commander to select a recording

date.

You can select a date previous or next to

the date of the current tape position.

Playback automatically starts from the

scene recorded on the selected date.

To cancel the operation

Press the STOP button C on the Remote

Commander.

bNotes

• Each day of recording must be longer than 2

minutes. Your camcorder may not detect the

date if the recording of that date is short.

• The date search may not work properly if a

blank section exists on the tape.

You can search scenes by indexes recorded

at the start of recording (p. 47).

1Set the POWER switch to VCR.

2Press the SEARCH M. button A

on the Remote Commander

repeatedly to select [INDEX

SEARCH].

3Press the . (previous)/>

(next) button B on the Remote

Commander to select an index

point.

You can select an index previous or next

to the index of the current tape position.

Playback automatically starts from the

scene marked by the index.

Searching for a scene by date of

recording (Date search)

Searching for a recording start

point (Index search)

Recording/Playback

To cancel the operation

Press the STOP button C on the Remote

Commander.

bNotes

• Recording between indexes must be longer than

2 minutes. Your camcorder may not detect the

date if the recording between the indexes is

short.

• The index search may not work properly if a

blank section exists on the tape.

Playing the picture on a TV

Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and

connectors used.

Use the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to obtain AC power (p. 13).

Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.

Jacks on your camcorder

Open the jack cover and connect the cable.

bNotes

• Set all the necessary menu items before you connect your camcorder to a TV. If you change the settings of

[VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK SET] after connecting your camcorder to the TV with an i.LINK cable, the

TV may not recognize video signals properly.

Connecting to a high definition TV

B CA

HDMI i.LINK

COMPONENT IN

AUDIO

A movie recorded in HD quality is played back in HD quality.

A movie recorded in SD quality is played back in SD quality.

HDMI i.LINK

(for HDV1080i)

Recording/Playback

: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages

Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting

(IN/OUT REC)

[VCR HDV/DV] t

[AUTO] (85)

[VIDEO OUT] t

[COMPONENT] t

[1080i/480i] (87)

bNotes

• If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs

to output audio signals.

(IN/OUT REC)

[VCR HDV/DV] t

[AUTO] (85)

bNotes

• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.

• Pictures in the DVCAM (DV) format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection

signals are recorded in the pictures.

• DVCAM (DV) format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 100) cannot be output.

• Your TVs may not function correctly (for example, no sound or image). Do not connect the HDMI OUT

jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause

a malfunction.

zTips

• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video and audio signals.

Connecting HDMI OUT jack to an external device supplies high quality images and digital audio to you.

Component A/V cable

(supplied)

(Green) Y

(Blue) P

(Red) P

(Red)

(White)

HDMI

HDMI cable (optional)

HDMI

Continued ,

(IN/OUT REC)

[VCR HDV/DV] t

[AUTO] (85)

[i.LINK SET] t [HDV

t DV CONV] t [OFF]

(87)

bNotes

• Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i. For details, confirm the

specifications of your TV.

• If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i, connect your camcorder and TV with the supplied

component A/V cable and A/V connecting cable as illustrated in .

• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. Refer to the instruction

manuals supplied with your TV.

• This camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the TV to be attached.

: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages

Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting

i.LINK cable (optional)

Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)

Recording/Playback

To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)

Set the down-convert setting as follows:

For HDV format signals:

(IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT]

For DV format signals:

(IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [DV WIDE CONV]

zTips

• 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 (left channel) or the red (right

channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. When you want to play back the sound in

monaural mode, use a connecting cable for that purpose.

Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV

E F G

S VIDEO VIDEO/AUDIO

VIDEO/AUDIO

i.LINK

COMPONENT IN

AUDIO

A movie recorded in HD quality is converted and played

back in SD quality. A movie recorded in SD quality is played

back in SD quality.

S VIDEOi.LINK

Continued ,

: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages

Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting

(IN/OUT REC)

[VCR HDV/DV]

t[AUTO] (85)

[VIDEO OUT]

t[COMPONENT]

t[1080i/480i] (87)

[VIDEO OUT]

t[DOWN CONVERT]/

[DV WIDE CONV]

t[SQUEEZE]/

[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE

CROP]* (87)

bNotes

• If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs

to output audio signals.

(IN/OUT REC)

[VCR HDV/DV] t

[AUTO] (85)

[i.LINK SET] t [HDV

t DV CONV] t [ON]

(87)

bNotes

• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. Refer to the instruction

manuals supplied with your TV.

• This camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the TV to be attached.

*Change the settings according to the TV connected.

Component A/V cable

(supplied)

(Green) Y

(Blue) P

(Red) P

(Red)

(White)

i.LINK cable (optional)

Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)

Recording/Playback

zTips

• If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of

priority of the TV input jacks is as follows:

HDMI t component video t SVIDEO t video.

• See page 124 for the details of i.LINK.

When connecting to your TV via a VCR

Select the connecting method on page 96 depending on the input jack of the 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 (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).

(IN/OUT REC)

[VCR HDV/DV] t

[AUTO] (85)

[VIDEO OUT] t

[DOWN CONVERT]/

[DV WIDE CONV] t

[SQUEEZE]/[LETTER

BOX]/[EDGE CROP]*

(87)

bNotes

• When connecting only an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. To output

audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO to the audio

input jack of your TV.

• This connection produces higher resolution pictures compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type ).

(IN/OUT REC)

[VCR HDV/DV] t

[AUTO] (85)

[VIDEO OUT] t

[DOWN CONVERT]/

[DV WIDE CONV] t

[SQUEEZE]/[LETTER

BOX]/[EDGE CROP]*

(87)

: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages

Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting

*Change the settings according to the TV connected.

A/V connecting cable with

S VIDEO (optional)

(Red)

(White)

(Yellow)

2A/V connecting cable

(supplied)

(Red)

(White)

(Yellow)

Using the Menu

Using the menu items

You can change various settings or make

detailed adjustments using the menu items

displayed on the screen.

1Set the POWER switch to

CAMERA or VCR.

2Press the MENU button.

The menu index screen appears.

3Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

until the icon of the desired menu

is highlighted, then press the dial

to select the menu.

CAMERA SET (p. 69)

AUDIO SET (p. 77)

DISPLAY SET (p. 80)

IN/OUT REC (p. 85)

TC/UB SET (p. 89)

MEMORY SET (p. 91)

OTHERS (p. 92)

4Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

until the desired menu item is

highlighted, then press the dial to

select the item.

The available menu items vary

depending on the position of the power

switch of your camcorder. Unavailable

items will be grayed out.

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

button

POWER switch

OTHERS STBY

RETURN

CAMERA PROF.

ASSIGN BTN

CLOCK SET

WORLD TIME

LANGUAGE

QUICK REC

DATE REC

[MENU ]: END

Using the Menu

5Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

until the desired setting is

highlighted or to bring up the

desired setting, then press the

dial to confirm the setting.

6Press the MENU button to hide

the menu screen.

To return to the previous screen, select

[ RETURN].

BEEP

[MENU ]: END

STBY 00:00:28:10

OFF

Menu items Available menu items (z) vary depending on the POWER switch

position.

Position of POWER switch: CAMERA VCR

(CAMERA SET) menu (p. 69)

IRIS/EXPOSURE z–

GAIN SETUP z–

SMOOTH GAIN z–

HYPER GAIN z–

AGC LIMIT z–

MINUS AGC z–

WB PRESET z–

WB OUTDR LVL z–

WB TEMP SET z–

ATW SENS z–

SMOOTH WB z–

AE SHIFT z–

AE RESPONSE z–

AT IRIS LMT z–

ECS FREQ. z–

FLCKR REDUCE z–

CNTRST ENHCR z–

BACK LIGHT z–

SPOTLIGHT z–

STEADYSHOT z–

AF ASSIST z–

FOCUS MACRO z–

HANDLE ZOOM z–

SPEED ZOOM z–

D.EXTENDER z–

FADER z–

SMTH SLW REC z–

INTERVAL REC z–

DV FRAME REC z–

SHOT TRANSITION z–

x.v.Color z–

COLOR BAR z–

(AUDIO SET) menu (p. 77)

DV AU.MODE z–

AUDIO LIMIT z–

INT MIC SET z–

XLR SET z–

AUDIO CH SEL – z

DV AUDIO MIX – z

Using the Menu

(DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 80)

ZEBRA z–

HISTOGRAM z–

PEAKING z–

MARKER z–

EXP.FOCUS TYPE z–

CAM DATA DSP z–

AU.LVL DISP z–

ZOOM DISPLAY z–

FOCUS DISP z–

SHUTTER DISP z–

LCD BRIGHT zz

LCD COLOR zz

LCD BL LEVEL zz

VF B.LIGHT zz

VF COLOR zz

VF POWERMODE zz

LETTER SIZE zz

REMAINING zz

DISP OUTPUT zz

(IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 85)

REC FORMAT z–

VCR HDV/DV – z

HDV PROGRE. z–

DV PROGRE. z–

DV REC MODE zz

DV WIDE REC z–

VIDEO OUT zz

i.LINK SET zz

EXT REC CTRL z–

Position of POWER switch: CAMERA VCR

Continued ,

(TC/UB SET) menu (p. 89)

TC PRESET zz

TC COUNTUP zz

UB PRESET zz

TC FORMAT zz

TC RUN zz

TC MAKE zz

TC LINK z–

UB TIME REC zz

UB-DATE/TC-TIME zz

(MEMORY SET) menu (p. 91)

ALL ERASE – z

FORMAT zz

FILE NO. zz

NEW FOLDER zz

REC FOLDER zz

PB FOLDER – z

(OTHERS) menu (p. 92)

CAMERA PROF. zz

ASSIGN BTN zz

CLOCK SET zz

WORLD TIME zz

LANGUAGE zz

PB ZOOM – z

QUICK REC z–

DATE REC z–

BEEP zz

REC LAMP[F] z–

REC LAMP[R] z–

REMOTE CTRL zz

HOURS METER zz

Position of POWER switch: CAMERA VCR

Menu items (Continued)

Using the Menu

(CAMERA SET)

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the

recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/BACK

LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

The indicators in parentheses appear when

the items are selected.

See page 64 for details on selecting

menu items.

xRING ASSIGN

You can select either [IRIS] (default

setting) or [EXPOSURE] as the function

assigned to the iris ring (p. 30).

xRING ROTATE

You can select the rotation direction of the

iris ring.

BNORMAL

Makes images dark with clockwise

rotation of the iris ring.

OPPOSITE

Makes images dark with counter-

clockwise rotation of the iris ring.

bNotes

• You cannot assign [RING ASSIGN] to an

ASSIGN button.

• When the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to

AUTO, the IRIS/EXPOSURE button is not

available.

zTips

• The iris, gain and shutter speed values are

adjusted as follows when you change the

[RING ASSIGN] setting with the AUTO/

MANUAL switch set to MANUAL.

– When you change [RING ASSIGN] from

[IRIS] to [EXPOSURE]

The adjustment remains in the same mode

that it was in prior to changing [RING

ASSIGN]. If it is in automatic adjustment, it

Press the MENU button t select the

(CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

IRIS/EXPOSURE

remains in automatic adjustment after

changing [IRIS] to [EXPOSURE]. If it is in

manual adjustment, it remains in manual

adjustment after changing [IRIS] to

[EXPOSURE].

You can adjust the iris, gain and shutter speed

with the iris ring when is displayed next to

the values on the screen.

Adjustment for the gain and shutter speed can

be switched between [EXPOSURE] and

manual.

– When you change [RING ASSIGN] from

[EXPOSURE] to [IRIS]

The adjustment remains in the same mode

that it was in prior to changing [RING

ASSIGN]. If it is in automatic adjustment, it

remains in automatic adjustment after

changing [EXPOSURE] to [IRIS]. If it is in

manual adjustment, it remains in manual

adjustment after changing [EXPOSURE] to

[IRIS].

Adjustments for the gain and shutter speed

can be switched between automatic and

manual.

• You can assign [RING ROTATE] to one of the

ASSIGN buttons (p. 46).

You can set gain values for H, M and L

positions of the gain switch. The default

settings of [H], [M] and [L] are 18dB, 9dB

and 0dB, respectively.

1Select [H], [M] or [L] with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

2Set the gain value with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial, and press the dial.

You can select the value between -6dB

and 21dB by 3dB. The larger the value,

the higher the gain.

3Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial.

4Press the MENU button to hide the

menu screen.

GAIN SETUP

Continued ,

You can set the transition speed at which

the gain setting shifts from one value to

another, set for the gain switch positions,

when you switch the gain switch from a

position to another. You can select the

transition speed from [FAST], [MIDDLE]

and [SLOW] or set to [OFF]. The default

setting is [OFF].

When you set this function to [ON]

( ), you can increase the gain to its

limit. The default setting is [OFF].

bNotes

• During the hyper gain, the picture quality will

be reduced due to noise.

• [HYPER GAIN] is automatically set to [OFF] if

you turn the power off and back on.

• When you record a movie with [HYPER GAIN]

set to [ON] or the gain set to [-6dB] and play it

back with the data code, the gain value is

displayed as [---].

zTips

• You are recommended to use this function with

manual focus.

You can select the upper limit for the Auto

Gain Control (AGC) from [OFF] (21dB, the

default setting), [18dB], [15dB], [12dB],

[9dB], [6dB], [3dB] and [0dB].

bNotes

If you adjust the gain manually, you cannot obtain

the effect of [AGC LIMIT].

When you set this function to [ON], the

automatic gain control range can be

expanded to the negative range. Especially

in a bright environment, minus gain control

allows more suitable gain setting and

enables low noise recording. The dynamic

range of your camcorder is not reduced

when you set [MINUS AGC] to [ON].

BON

Enables minus gain control during

automatic gain control, as required.

OFF

Disables minus gain control during

automatic gain control.

You can use the preset white balance. For

more details, see page 33.

You can set an offset value to adjust the

outdoor white balance when you set [WB

PRESET] to [OUTDOOR]. You can select

the offset value from [-7] (bluish) - [0]

(normal) - [+7] (reddish). The default

setting is [0] .

You can set the color temperature between

2300K and 15000K in 100K steps when

you set [WB PRESET] to [MANU WB

TEMP].

You can set the auto white balance

operation under a reddish light source such

as an incandescent lamp or candle, or under

a bluish light source such as in outdoor

shade.

BINTELLIGENT

Automatically adjusts the white balance so

that scenes look natural for the light

source.

HIGH

Automatically adjusts the white balance

while reducing redness or blueness.

SMOOTH GAIN

HYPER GAIN

AGC LIMIT

MINUS AGC

WB PRESET

WB OUTDR LVL

WB TEMP SET

ATW SENS

Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Using the Menu

MIDDLE

LOW

Automatically adjusts the white balance

while increasing redness or blueness.

bNotes

• This is only effective when white balance is

adjusted automatically.

• [ATW SENS] is not effective under a clear sky

or the sun.

You can set the transition speed at which

the color temperature values shifts from one

value to another, set for the white balance

memory switch positions, when you switch

the white balance memory switch from a

position to another. You can select the

transition speed from [FAST], [MIDDLE]

and [SLOW] or set to [OFF]. The default

setting is [OFF].

You can set an offset value to adjust the

automatic exposure adjustment value

between [-7] (dark) and [+7] (bright) with

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The default

setting is [0] . and selected value

appears on the screen when you change the

value from the default setting.

bNotes

• This function is not effective while you adjust

the iris, shutter speed and gain all manually.

• [AE SHIFT] is canceled when [EXPOSURE] is

manually adjusted.

• This function is not effective when [HYPER

GAIN] is set to [ON].

You can select the speed at which the

automatic exposure adjustment function

follows changes in the brightness of the

subject. You can select the speed from

[FAST], [MIDDLE] and [SLOW]. The

default setting is [FAST].

You can select the highest iris value for the

automatic adjustment from [F11], [F9.6],

[F8], [F6.8], [F5.6], [F4.8] and [F4]. The

default setting is [F11].

bNotes

• This function is not effective during the manual

iris adjustment.

You can set the shutter speed so that

horizontal strips do not appear on a monitor

screen, which is likely to occur when you

record a monitor screen. Change the setting

with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press

the dial to confirm the setting. The default

setting is [59.94Hz].

You must set the shutter speed to the ECS

( ) prior to setting this function (p. 32).

You can set the shutter speed in the

following frequency ranges depending on

the setting of [SCAN TYPE]. How to select

[SCAN TYPE] depends on the setting of

[REC FORMAT] of (IN/OUT REC)

menu.

[HDV1080i]: [HDV PROGRE.] t [REC

TYPE] t [SCAN TYPE]

[DV]: [DV PROGRE.] t [SCAN TYPE]

*Adjustable when [HDV PROGRE.] t [REC

TYPE] t [INTERLACE].

SMOOTH WB

AE SHIFT

AE RESPONSE

AT IRIS LMT

ECS FREQ.

SCAN TYPE Frequency range

60 59.94 Hz to 199.8 Hz

30 29.97 Hz to 199.8 Hz

24, 24A*23.98 Hz to 199.8 Hz

Continued ,

bNotes

• When you record a movie with the shutter speed

set in [ECS FREQ.] and play it back with the

data code, the shutter speed value is displayed as

[---].

BON

Reduces flickering. Flickering of the

screen under a light source such as

fluorescent lamps will be reduced.

OFF

Not reduce flickering.

bNotes

• Flickering may not be reduced for certain light

sources.

When you set this function to [ON], your

camcorder detects high contrast images,

such as backlit scenes, and automatically

improves the unexposed images. The

default setting is [OFF].

bNotes

• When you set [BACK LIGHT] to [ON],

[CNTRST ENHCR] is temporarily disabled.

When you set this function to [ON] (.),

you can correct backlighting. The default

setting is [OFF].

bNotes

• [BACK LIGHT] is set to [OFF] when you set

[SPOTLIGHT] to [ON].

• [BACK LIGHT] is set to [OFF] when

[EXPOSURE] is manually adjusted.

• [BACK LIGHT] is set to [OFF] if at least two of

iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted

manually.

• [BACK LIGHT] is set to [OFF] when [HYPER

GAIN] is set to [ON].

When you set this function to [ON] ( ),

you can prevent overexposure of light

during recording of a subject under strong

light, such as a stage. For example, you can

prevent people's faces from over-

highlighting. The default setting is [OFF].

bNotes

• [SPOTLIGHT] is set to [OFF] when you set

[BACK LIGHT] to [ON].

• [SPOTLIGHT] is set to [OFF] when

[EXPOSURE] is manually adjusted.

• You cannot use the spotlight function if at least

two of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted

manually.

• [SPOTLIGHT] is set to [OFF] when [HYPER

GAIN] is set to [ON].

xON/OFF

When you select [ON], you can reduce

camera shakes. Select [OFF] ( ) when

you use a tripod (optional) to make images

look natural. The default setting is [ON].

xTYPE

You can select a type of camera-shake

reduction for different recording situations.

HARD

Reduces camera shakes at a high level.

This setting is not suitable for panorama

tilt recordings.

BSTANDARD

Reduces camera shakes at a standard level.

SOFT

Reduces camera shakes at a low level.

Slight unsteadiness remains in movies,

which make the movies look as they are.

WIDE CONV.

This item is provided for a wide

conversion lens (optional), and especially

effective for Sony VCL-HG0872A wide

conversion lens.

FLCKR REDUCE

CNTRST ENHCR

BACK LIGHT

SPOTLIGHT

STEADYSHOT

Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Using the Menu

When you set this function to [ON], you

can temporarily focus manually using the

focus ring during the auto focus adjustment.

The default setting is [OFF].

bNotes

• This function is effective only when the FOCUS

switch is set to AUTO (p. 29).

When you set this function to [ON], you

can focus on a subject within 80 cm (about

2 5/8 feet). The default setting is [ON].

When you set this function to [OFF] ( ),

you can set fine focus on a subject further

than 80 cm regardless of the zoom position

although you will lose focus on a subject

within 80 cm.

You can select the zoom speed for the FIX

position of the handle zoom switch from [1]

(slow) through [8] (fast). The default setting

is [3].

When you set this function to [ON], you

can increase the zoom speed of the zoom

lever and the handle zoom. The default

setting is [OFF].

bNotes

• When you set this function to [ON], the

operation sound of the zoom may also be

recorded.

When you set this function to [ON] ( ),

the displayed image becomes 1.5 times

larger. The image quality decreases because

the image is digitally processed. This

function helps you to focus on far-away

subjects such as a wild bird away at a

distance. The default setting is [OFF].

bNotes

• This function is automatically set to [OFF]

when you turn the power off and back on.

You can add visual effects to transition

between scenes.

1Select [WHITE FADER] or [BLACK

FADER] during standby to fade in with the

selected effect or recording to fade out with

the selected effect.

2Press the REC START/STOP button.

The fader indicator stops flashing and

disappears when the fading is complete.

To cancel before starting the operation,

select [OFF] in step 1.

The setting will be cleared every time you

press the REC START/STOP button.

WHITE FADER

BLACK FADER

bNotes

• This function is automatically set to [OFF]

when you turn the power off and back on.

Fast moving subjects and actions, which

cannot be captured under the general

recording conditions, can be recorded in

smooth moving slow-motion.

This is useful for recording fast actions

such as a golf or tennis swing.

AF ASSIST

FOCUS MACRO

HANDLE ZOOM

SPEED ZOOM

D.EXTENDER

FADER

SMTH SLW REC

STBY REC

Fading out Fading in

Continued ,

Select [EXECUTE], and press the REC

START/STOP button on the [SMTH SLW

REC] screen.

A recording of the length set in [REC

TIME] is stretched by 4 times and recorded

as a slow-motion movie.

Recording ends when [Recording...]

disappears from the screen.

To cancel [SMTH SLW REC], press the

MENU button.

You can select the [SMTH SLW REC]

settings suitable for your recording.

xREC TIMING

You can use this to select when recording

starts in relation to when the REC START/

STOP button is pressed.

*The default setting is [START TRIG].

xREC TIME

You can select the recording time from

[3sec], [6sec] and [12sec]. The default

setting is [3sec].

The picture quality deteriorates as the

recording time increases.

xTRIG

When you set this function to [ON],

recording automatically starts in response

to a preset sound level instead of the REC

START/STOP button being pressed.

The [ TRIG] setting is canceled when

you turn the power off and back on.

xTRIG LEVEL

You can select the sound level at which

recording is triggered from [HIGH],

[MIDDLE] and [LOW] in [ TRIG

LEVEL]. The default setting is [HIGH].

bNotes

• Sounds cannot be recorded.

• The shutter speed is automatically set to 1/250

second when you start [SMTH SLW REC].

• The recording time may be shorter than the set

time, depending on recording conditions.

• The image quality is lower than with the regular

recording.

zTips

• After executing [SMTH SLW REC] with an

ASSIGN button, you can also cancel [SMTH

SLW REC] by pressing the ASSIGN button

again. See page 46 for details on how to use the

ASSIGN buttons.

• When [ TRIG] is set to [ON], you can also

start recording by pressing the REC START/

STOP button.

• When you manually set the microphone volume

to a low level, [ TRIG] may not work

properly. We recommend that you set [

TRIG LEVEL] to [MIDDLE] or [LOW].

You can record a series of movies on a tape

at regular intervals. This function is useful

to observe things like cloud movements or

daylight changes. The scenes run smoothly

into each other when you play back the

tape. Use the AC Adapter/Charger to obtain

AC power for long recording.

1Select [ON/OFF] t [ON] with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

2Perform the following step if you are

changing the recording time from the

default setting of [0.5sec]. If you are

keeping the default recording time, go

straight to step 3.

[START TRIG]*

[CENTER TRIG]

[END TRIG]

INTERVAL REC

interval

Recording

interval

Recording Recording

Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Using the Menu

Select [REC TIME] t [0.5sec], [1sec],

[1.5sec] or [2sec] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

3Perform the following step if you are

changing the interval time from the default

setting of [30sec]. If you are keeping the

default interval time, go straight to step 4.

Select [INTERVAL] t [30sec], [1min],

[5min] or [10min].

4Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial.

5Press the MENU button to hide the menu

screen.

6Press the REC START/STOP button.

The [INTERVAL REC] recording starts.

To cancel [INTERVAL REC], press the

REC START/STOP button.

The operation of your camcorder differs

depending on when you press the REC

START/STOP button.

If you press the button during [INTERVAL

REC] recording, the recording temporarily

stops. If you press it again, the

[INTERVAL REC] recording restarts,

If you press the button during [INTERVAL

REC] interval, the [INTERVAL REC]

recording stops and regular recording starts.

If you press it again, regular recording

stops. If you press the button once again,

the [INTERVAL REC] recording restarts.

To cancel the [INTERVAL REC]

recording, select [ON/OFF] t [OFF] with

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

bNotes

• The recording time and interval time may differ

slightly from the settings.

• If you focus manually, you can get sharp images

even if the lighting changes.

You can record stop motion (or frame-by-

frame) animation movies. That type of

animation uses a technique of changing the

subject, such as a doll or a toy's positions

and recording it at each different position

while your camcorder sits still. Use the

Remote Commander to reduce camera

shakes.

BOFF

Not use this function.

ON ( )

Records a movie by stop motion (or frame-

by-frame) technique.

1Select [ON] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

2Press the MENU button to hide the

menu screen.

3Press the REC START/STOP button.

Your camcorder records a movie for

about 6 frames and returns to standby.

4Move the subject and repeat step 3.

bNotes

• 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.

• This function is automatically set to [OFF]

when you turn the power off and back on.

You can set [TRANS TIME], [TRANS

CURVE], [START TIMER] and [REC

LINK].

See page 48 for details on the shot

transition function.

xTRANS TIME

You can set the transition time between

[3.5sec] and [90.0sec]. The default setting

is [4.0sec].

DV FRAME REC

SHOT TRANSITION

Continued ,

xTRANS CURVE

You can select the transition curve.

Characteristics of the transition curves are

illustrated in the following graphs.

*1: parameter level

*2: time

LINEAR

Makes the transition linearly.

BSOFT STOP

Makes the transition slowly at the end.

SOFT TRANS

Makes the transition slowly at the

beginning and end, and linearly in

between.

bNotes

• You cannot change [TRANS TIME] and

[TRANS CURVE] settings during store, check,

or execution of [SHOT TRANSITION]. Cancel

[SHOT TRANSITION] setting by pressing the

ASSIGN 4 button several times before changing

[TRANS TIME] or [TRANS CURVE] setting.

xSTART TIMER

You can set the timer for starting the shot

transition. You can select the time from

[5sec], [10sec] and [20sec]. The default

setting is [OFF].

xREC LINK

BOFF

Not use this function

SHOT-A

Starts transition to SHOT-A when

recording is started.

SHOT-B

Starts transition to SHOT-B when

recording is started.

When you set this function to [ON], you

can record with the wider color range. Your

camcorder can reproduce brilliant and vivid

colors for flowers and the beautiful blue-

green of tropical oceans that cannot be

matched by conventional technologies.

The default setting is [OFF].

bNotes

• The colors may not be well reproduced when

you play back a movie recorded with this

function set to [ON] on a TV that does not

support x.v.Color.

• You cannot set [x.v.Color] in the following

cases:

– When recording in SD (standard) format

– When recording movies

• When you set [x.v.Color] to [ON], the picture

profile will be disabled.

xON/OFF

When you select [ON], you can display

color bars on the screen or record them on a

tape. This function helps you to adjust

colors when you view movies recorded

with your camcorder on a TV or a monitor.

The default setting is [OFF].

bNotes

• This function is automatically set to [OFF]

when you turn the power off and back on.

x.v.Color

COLOR BAR

Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Using the Menu

xTYPE

Selects a type of the color bars.

xTONE

Outputs audio tone signals (1 kHz: full bit

-20 dB) when you set [TONE] to [ON]. The

default setting is [OFF].

TYPE 1

TYPE 2

TYPE 3

TYPE 4 (75% brightness of TYPE 3)

(AUDIO SET) menu

Settings for the audio recording (DV

AU.MODE/XLR SET, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

The indicators in parentheses appear when

the items are selected.

See page 64 for details on selecting

menu items.

FS32K ( )

Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo

sounds). Select this setting for the

DVCAM/DV SP recording.

BFS48K ( )

Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound

with high quality). Select this setting for

the DVCAM/DV SP recording.

bNotes

• When recording in the HDV format, sound is

automatically recorded in the [FS48K] mode.

• appears when the DVCAM standard is not

met (p. 120).

You can set the clipping-noise reduction

function for CH1/CH2.

BOFF

Disables the function.

Enables the function.

bNotes

• This function is available only when you set the

AUTO/MAN switch to MAN.

Press the MENU buttont select the

(AUDIO SET) with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

DV AU.MODE

(DV Audio mode)

AUDIO LIMIT

Continued ,

xINT MIC NR

You can reduce noise from the internal

microphone.

BON

Reduces noise from the internal

microphone.

appears on the status check screen.

OFF

Does not reduce noise from the internal

microphone.

xINT MIC SENS

You can set recording sensitivity of the

internal microphone.

BNORMAL

Sensitivity that is normally used in

professional recordings.

HIGH

Sensitivity that is normally used in

consumer recordings.

appears on the status check

screen.

xINT MIC WIND

BOFF

Disables wind noise reduction.

Enables wind noise reduction.

appears on the status check screen.

xXLR AGC LINK

You can select either linked or separate

AGC (Auto Gain Control) of CH1 and CH2

when using an external microphone.

BSEPARATE

Separately applies the AGC for CH1/CH2.

Sound inputs from CH1/CH2 will be

recorded as separate sound.

LINKED

Applies the AGC of CH1 linked with that

of CH2. Sound inputs from CH1/CH2 will

be recorded as a set of sound such as stereo

sound. appears on the status check

screen.

bNotes

• This function is available when the CH1 and

CH2 switches are set to AUTO and the INPUT1

and INPUT2 switches are both set to MIC or

both set to LINE (p. 44).

xAU.MAN GAIN

You can select either linked or separate

audio level control of CH1and CH2 when

using an external microphone.

BSEPARATE

Separately controls the audio levels of

CH1 and CH2. Sound inputs from CH1

and CH2 will be recorded as separate

sound.

LINKED ( )

Controls the audio level of CH1 linked

with that of CH2. Sound inputs from CH1

and CH2 will be recorded as a set of sound

such as stereo sound. appears on the

status check screen.

bNotes

• This function is available when the CH1 and

CH2 switches are set to MAN and the INPUT1

and INPUT2 switches are both set to MIC or

both set to LINE (p. 44).

• When you select [LINKED], you can adjust the

volume with the AUDIO LEVEL dial of CH1

(p. 44).

xINPUT1 MIC NR

You can reduce noise from the

microphone.

BON

Reduces noise from the microphone.

appears on the status check screen.

OFF

Does not reduce noise from the

microphone.

INT MIC SET

XLR SET

Press the MENU button t select the (AUDIO SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Using the Menu

bNotes

• The setting is not effective when you set the

INPUT1 switch to LINE.

xINPUT1 TRIM

You can adjust the input signal level from

INPUT1.

You can select from [-18dB], [-12dB],

[-6dB], [0dB], [+6dB] and [+12dB]. The

default setting is [0dB].

bNotes

• The setting is not effective when you set the

INPUT1 switch to LINE.

xINPUT1 WIND

BOFF

Disables wind noise reduction.

Enables wind noise reduction.

appears on the status check screen.

bNotes

• The setting is not effective when you set the

INPUT1 switch to LINE.

xINPUT2 MIC NR

xINPUT2 TRIM

xINPUT2 WIND

You can set INPUT2 in the same way as

INPUT1.

zTips

• -48dBu is set as 0dB in your camcorder.

• Set [INPUT TRIM] to [0dB] for the supplied

microphone (ECM-XM1).

• Set [INPUT TRIM] to [+12dB] for a

microphone with an average sensitivity,

including the optional microphone (Sony ECM-

NV1).

• 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 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.

BCH1,CH2

Reproduces sound of CH1 and CH2 in

respective channels.

CH1

Reproduces sound of CH1 in channels 1

and 2.

CH2

Reproduces sound of CH2 in channels 1

and 2.

CH1+CH2

Reproduces mixed sound of CH1 and CH2

in channels 1 and 2.

zTips

• When you select [CH1,CH2] and play back a

tape on your camcorder, sound of CH1 + CH2

comes out of the speakers.

• When you select [CH1+CH2], the same sound is

outputted from right and left speakers of a

device to be connected.

You can monitor the sound dubbed from

another device or recorded through 4-

channel microphone during playback. You

can set how to output the sound.

BCH1,CH2

Outputs only the sound recorded in CH1

and CH2 during recording.

MIX

Outputs mixed sound of the sound

recorded in CH1 and CH2 during

AUDIO CH SEL

DV AUDIO MIX

Continued ,

recording and the sound dubbed in CH3

and CH4.

CH3,CH4

Outputs only the sound dubbed in CH3 and

CH4.

(DISPLAY SET)

Display settings of the display and the

viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP

OUTPUT, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

The indicators in parentheses appear when

the items are selected.

See page 64 for details on selecting

menu items.

You can display a zebra pattern as a guide

for adjusting brightness.

xON/OFF

When you select [ON], and the

brightness level appear on the screen. The

zebra pattern will not be recorded on a tape

or a “Memory Stick Duo.” The default

setting is [OFF].

xLEVEL

You can select the brightness level between

70 and 100 or 100+. The default setting is

[70].

zTips

• The zebra pattern is a strip pattern displayed

over a part of an image on the screen when the

part is higher than a preset brightness level.

You can adjust the iris while referring to a

histogram. A histogram is a graph that

shows the distribution of the image

brightness. You can use the histogram as a

guide for adjusting the iris. The histogram

will not be recorded on a tape or a

“Memory Stick Duo.”

Press the MENU button t select the

(DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

ZEBRA

HISTOGRAM

Press the MENU button t select the

(AUDIO SET) with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

Using the Menu

BOFF

Does not display a histogram.

NORMAL

Displays a histogram.

ADVANCE

Displays a histogram, and a bar that

indicates an average of the brightness

levels around the center of an image

(within the marker) on the histogram.

zTips

• The left area on the graph shows the darker

areas of the image while the right area shows the

brighter areas.

• A vertical line that indicates the brightness level

of [ZEBRA] will be displayed on the histogram

when you set [ZEBRA] to [ON].

xON/OFF

When you select [ON], you can display an

image on the screen with its details

enhanced. This function helps you to adjust

the focus. The default setting is [OFF].

xCOLOR

You can select peaking color from

[WHITE], [RED] and [YELLOW]. The

default setting is [WHITE].

xLEVEL

You can select a peaking sensitivity from

[HIGH], [MIDDLE] and [LOW]. The

default setting is [MIDDLE].

bNotes

• You cannot record an image with

enhanced details on a tape or a “Memory

Stick Duo.”

zTips

• You can focus more easily using this

function in combination with the

expanded focus function (p. 30).

xON/OFF

When you select [ON], you can display

markers. The default setting is [OFF].

Markers will not be recorded on a tape or

“Memory Stick Duo.”

xCENTER

When you select [ON], you can display a

marker at the center of the screen. The

default setting is [ON].

xASPECT

When you select [ON], you can display

markers at boundaries of display area

defined by the aspect ratio, which you can

select from [4:3], [13:9] and [14:9]. The

default setting is [OFF].

xSAFETY ZONE

When you select [ON], then [80%] or

[90%], you can display markers at

boundaries of display area that regular

home TVs can display. The default setting

is [OFF].

PEAKING

BrighterDarker

Brightness

Pixels

Average MARKER

Continued ,Continued ,

xGUIDEFRAME

When you select [ON], you can display

frame markers that help you to check

horizontal and vertical positions of a

subject. The default setting is [OFF].

bNotes

• You cannot output display information , such as

the time code, to an external device via external

output jacks when [MARKER] is set to [ON].

• You cannot display markers when you set

[DATE REC] to [ON].

zTips

• You can display all types of markers at the same

time.

• You can obtain a balanced composition by

positioning the subject at the cross points of the

guideframe marker.

• You can display markers only on the LCD panel

and viewfinder. You cannot display them on an

external device.

You can set a type of the expanded focus

display.

BTYPE 1

Simply enlarges images.

TYPE 2

Enlarges and shows images in white and

black.

When you set this function to [ON], you

can constantly display the iris, shutter speed

and gain settings on the screen. The default

setting is [OFF].

zTips

• The settings appear on the screen during

the manual adjustment regardless of the

settings of this function.

• indicates that the settings are

automatically adjusted values.

• The displayed settings are different from

the settings that will be displayed when

you press the DATA CODE button (p. 54).

When you set this function to [ON], you

can display the audio level meter on the

screen. The default setting is [ON].

BBAR

Displays a bar that indicates the zoom position.

NUMBER

Displays a number (0 through 99) that

indicates the zoom position.

EXP.FOCUS TYPE

CAM DATA DSP (Camera data

display)

AU.LVL DISP (Audio level display)

ZOOM DISPLAY

min

00:04:50:04

Iris value

Gain value

Shutter speed value

Audio level meter

Press the MENU button t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Using the Menu

You can select how to display the focal

distance during manual focus.

BMETER

Displays the focal distance in meters.

FEET

Displays the focal distance in feet.

You can select how to display the shutter

speed.

BSECOND

Displays the shutter speed in seconds.

DEGREE

Displays the shutter speed in degrees.

The shutter speed equal to the period that

your camcorder reads image data from the

image sensor is defined as 360 degrees.

The degree is calculated based on this

definition and displayed.

– When [SCAN TYPE] is set to [60], 1/60

second is defined as 360 degrees.

– When [SCAN TYPE] is set to [24] or [24A],

1/24 second is defined as 360 degrees.

– When [SCAN TYPE] is set to [30], 1/30

second is defined as 360 degrees.

For details on [SCAN TYPE], see [HDV

PROGRE.] (p. 85) or [DV PROGRE.]

(p. 86).

bNotes

• When you press the DATA CODE button, the

shutter speed will be displayed in seconds

regardless of the setting of this function.

zTips

• Shutter speed slower than 360° are displayed in

multiples of 360°, such as 360° × 2.

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD

screen. Changes in the LCD brightness will

not affect the brightness of recording

images.

zTips

• You can also turn off the LCD backlight (p. 18).

You can adjust the color level of the LCD

panel. Changes in the LCD color level will

not affect the color level of recording

images.

You can adjust the backlight level of the

LCD screen.

BNORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT

Brightens the LCD screen.

bNotes

• When you connect your camcorder to outside

power sources, [LCD BL LEVEL] is

automatically set to [BRIGHT].

• When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable

time with the battery is slightly reduced.

You can adjust the brightness of the

viewfinder.

BNORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT

Brightens the viewfinder screen.

bNotes

• When you connect your camcorder to outside

power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically

selected for the setting.

FOCUS DISP

SHUTTER DISP

LCD BRIGHT

LCD COLOR

LCD BL LEVEL

VF B.LIGHT

Continued ,

• When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable

time with the battery is slightly reduced.

BON

Displays images in the viewfinder in color.

OFF

Displays images in the viewfinder in black

and white.

BAUTO

Turns on the viewfinder while you close

the LCD panel or record in mirror mode.

Always turns on the viewfinder.

BNORMAL

Displays the menu in regular letter size.

Displays the selected menu items in letter

size, the height of which is doubled.

BAUTO

Displays the remaining time of a tape for

about 8 seconds in the following situation:

• When you set the POWER switch to VCR

or CAMERA with a cassette inserted.

• When you press N (Play) or the

DISPLAY/BATT INFO button.

Always displays the remaining time of a

tape. The remaining time is not displayed

when you insert a new tape or a tape that is

rewound to the beginning. It is displayed

when you start playback or recording.

You can select outputs to which display

information, such as time code, is

outputted.

BLCD PANEL

Outputs the information to the LCD screen

and viewfinder.

V-OUT/PANEL

Outputs the information to the LCD

screen, viewfinder and composite output.

ALL OUTPUT

Outputs the information to the LCD

screen, viewfinder, HDMI output,

component output and composite output.

bNotes

• You cannot output display information, such as

the time code, to an external device when

[MARKER] is set to [ON].

VF COLOR

VF POWERMODE

LETTER SIZE

REMAINING

DISP OUTPUT

Press the MENU button t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Using the Menu

(IN/OUT REC)

Recording settings, input and output

settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./

VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

The indicators in parentheses appear when

the items are selected.

See page 64 for details on selecting

menu items.

You can select a recording format.

BHDV1080i ( )

Records in the HDV1080i format.

DV ( )

Records in the DVCAM (DV) format.

Set also [DV REC MODE] when you

record in this format (p. 86).

bNotes

• Set also [i.LINK SET] as necessary when you

output a movie to an external device through an

i.LINK cable (p. 87).

You can select a type of output signal to an

external device for playing back a movie on

the device. Select [AUTO] in most cases.

When you connect your camcorder to an

external device with an i.LINK cable, select

a type of input and output signals to and

from the external device via the HDV/DV

jack. You can record or play back a movie

reproduced by the selected type of signals.

BAUTO

Automatically switches between HDV

signals and DV signals during playback.

During the i.LINK connection, recognizes

HDV signals and DVCAM (DV) signals,

and automatically inputs or outputs the

Press the MENU buttont select the

(IN/OUT REC) with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

REC FORMAT

VCR HDV/DV

signals to or from the external device via

the HDV/DV (i.LINK) jack for

recording or playback.

HDV ( )

Plays back only HDV format sections of a

tape.

During the i.LINK connection, inputs or

outputs only HDV signals to or from an

external device via the HDV/DV

(i.LINK) jack for recording or playback.

Select this setting when you connect your

camcorder to your computer.

DV ( )

Plays back only DVCAM (DV) format

sections of a tape.

During the i.LINK connection, inputs or

outputs only DVCAM (DV) signals to or

from an external device via the HDV/

DV (i.LINK) jack for recording or

playback. Select this setting when you

connect your camcorder to your computer.

bNotes

• Make sure to disconnect the i.LINK cable prior

to changing the setting. Otherwise, a video

device may not recognize video signals.

• When you select [AUTO], images and sounds

may be cut off on switching between HDV

signals and DVCAM (DV) signals.

• When you set [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV

CONV] to [ON], the following signals will be

outputted:

– [AUTO]: HDV signals are converted to

DVCAM (DV) signals and outputted.

DVCAM (DV) signals are outputted without

any conversion.

– [HDV]: HDV signals are converted to

DVCAM (DV) signals and outputted.

DVCAM (DV) signals will not be outputted.

– [DV]: DVCAM (DV) signals are outputted

without any conversion. HDV signals will not

be outputted.

xREC TYPE

You can select an HDV recording format

from [INTERLACE] and

HDV PROGRE.

Continued ,

[PROGRESSIVE]. The default setting is

[INTERLACE].

xSCAN TYPE

You can select a scan type for recording in

HDV format.

B60

Captures 60 fields per second in an

interlace scan.

Captures 24 frames per second.

24A

Captures 24 frames per second.

The phase of the 60i conversion is reset

each time recording starts.

Captures 30 frames per second.

bNotes

• Selectable [SCAN TYPE] settings differ

depending on the setting of [REC TYPE].

– [INTERLACE]: [60], [24], [24A], [30]

– [PROGRESSIVE]: [24], [30]

• You can only play back a tape recorded with the

[REC TYPE] set to [PROGRESSIVE] on a

device that supports playback of a tape recoded

by progressive scanning.

• When recording in HDV format in [24A] mode,

the time code does not progress correctly from

scene to scene.

When playing back those movies, a momentary

pause will occur between scenes. In this case,

you can copy the movies without the pause from

your camcorder to a computer via an i.LINK

cable and use them on the computer as normal

movies.

• When [REC TYPE] is set to [PROGRESSIVE]

and [SCAN TYPE] to [24], movies and time

codes are recorded at 24 frames per second and

indicators are displayed at 30 frames per second.

When using the HDV/DV jack, the recorded

signal is outputted at the following frame rate

depending on the setting of (IN/OUT

REC) menu t [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV

CONV]:

[OFF]: 24 frames per second

[ON]: 30 frames per second

When using other jacks, the recorded signal is

outputted at 30 frames per second.

xSCAN TYPE

You can select a scan type for recording in

DVCAM/DV format.

B60

Captures 60 fields per second in an

interlace scan.

Captures 24 frames per second.

Captures 30 frames per second.

This function is available only when you set

[REC FORMAT] to [DV].

BDVCAM ( )

Records in the DVCAM format.

DV SP ( )

Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode of

the DV format to record for a longer time

than in the DVCAM format.

bNotes

• Mosaic-like disturbance or audio interruption

may occur when you play back a movie

recorded in the DV SP mode by another device.

• Image may be distorted or time code may not be

properly connected between the scenes recorded

in the DVCAM mode and DV SP mode.

You can record a movie in an aspect ratio

that matches that of a TV that you want to

connect. Refer also to the instruction

manuals that come with the TV.

BON

Records a movie in an aspect ratio that

matches the full screen of a 16:9 (wide)

TV.

DV PROGRE.

DV REC MODE (DV Recording

mode)

DV WIDE REC

Press the MENU button t select the (IN/OUT REC) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Using the Menu

OFF ( )

Records a movie in an aspect ratio that

matches the full screen of a 4:3 TV.

bNotes

• Set [DV WIDE CONV] correctly to suite a TV

that you want to connect for playback (p. 86).

• The aspect ratio will be fixed to 16:9 and you

cannot set it to 4:3 when you record in HDV

format.

xCOMPONENT

You can select [480i] or [1080i/480i]

depending on your TV when you connect

your camcorder to a TV via a component

cable.

480i

Supports connection between your

camcorder and a TV with a component

input jack that supports the 480i format.

B1080i/480i

Supports connection between your

camcorder and a TV with a component

input jack that supports the 1080i format.

xDOWN CONVERT

You can select a down convert type when

you down-covert HDV signal to DV signal.

Use this function for signals outputting

from the following output jacks:

– Component (480i)

– S Video

– Audio/Video

BSQUEEZE

Outputs a horizontally compressed image

while maintaining its original height.

LETTER BOX

Outputs an image with black bars added to

the top and bottom of the original image,

while maintaining the original aspect ratio.

EDGE CROP

Outputs the central portion of the original

image by cropping its right and left edges.

bNotes

• When you view a movie recorded in the

DVCAM (DV) format with [DV WIDE REC]

set to [ON] on a standard 4:3 TV, images of the

movie may appear vertically compressed. In

such a case, set [DV WIDE CONV] to

[LETTER BOX] or [EDGE CROP].

xDV WIDE CONV

You can select a down convert type when

you down-covert DV widescreen signal to

DV signal.

Use this function for signals outputting

from the following output jacks:

– Component (480i)

– S Video

– Audio/Video

BSQUEEZE

Outputs a horizontally compressed image

while maintaining its original height.

LETTER BOX

Outputs an image with black bars added to

the top and bottom of the original image,

while maintaining the original aspect ratio.

EDGE CROP

Outputs the central portion of the original

image by cropping its right and left edges.

xHDV t DV CONV

When you set this function to [ON], you can

convert HDV format signals to DV format

signals and output the DV format signals to an

external device via the HDV/DV (i.LINK)

jack. You can output DV format signals

without any format conversion. The default

setting is [OFF].

xDOWN CONVERT

You can set a down convert type when you

set [HDV t DV CONV] to [ON] to

convert HDV format signals to DV format

signals.

BSQUEEZE

Outputs a horizontally compressed image

while maintaining its original height.

VIDEO OUT

i.LINK SET

Continued ,

EDGE CROP

Outputs the central portion of the original

image by cropping its right and left edges.

bNotes

• For i.LINK connection, see [VCR HDV/DV]

(p. 85).

• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting

[i.LINK SET]. Otherwise, the connected video

device may not be able to recognize the video

signal from your camcorder.

You can connect your 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, and record

movies on your camcorder and the

connected device simultaneously, or

continue recording from your camcorder to

the connected device.

Refer also to the instruction manuals

supplied with the connecting devices.

xREC CTL MODE

BOFF

Does not record on a connected device.

SYNCHRONOUS ( )

Records movies, sound and time code on a

connected device in synchronization with

your camcorder.

RELAY ( )

Records movies, sound and time code on a

connected device when a tape on your

camcorder reaches close to the end during

recording.

EXT ONLY ( )

You can operate an external recording

unit* with the REC START/STOP button

of your camcorder.

*HVR-MRC1(optional) or HVR-DR60

(optional)

bNotes

• When this function is set to [EXT ONLY],

does not flash even when there is no tape

inserted.

• You can use the REC START/STOP button of

your camcorder as a recording start/stop button

for the external recording unit when you set this

function to [EXT ONLY]. Use the REC button

of the video control buttons (p. 138) to start

recording on a tape or the STOP button to stop

recording.

• (EXT ONLY) flashes when you

connect an external recording unit that is not

supported by [EXT ONLY].

xSTBY COMMAND

BREC PAUSE

Stops recording operation of a connected

device by putting it in pause when you stop

recording operation of your camcorder.

STOP

Stops recording operation of a connected

device when you stop recording operation

of your camcorder.

EXT REC CTRL

Press the MENU button t select the (IN/OUT REC) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Using the Menu

(TC/UB SET) menu

(TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

The indicators in parentheses appear when

the items are selected.

See page 64 for details on selecting

menu items.

xPRESET

You can preset the time code.

1Select [TC PRESET] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

2Select [PRESET] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

3Select the first 2 digits with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

You can set the time code between

00:00:00:00 and 23:59:59:29.

4Set other digits by repeating step 3.

5Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial.

xRESET

You can reset the time code (00:00:00:00).

Select [RESET] in step 1 of the

[PRESET].

You can increment the hour of time code by

1 and reset the minute, second and frame of

time code when you execute this function.

bNotes

• This function is available only when you set

[TC MAKE] to [PRESET].

xPRESET

You can preset the user bit.

1Select [UB PRESET] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

Press the MENU button t select the

(TC/UB SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial.

TC PRESET

TC COUNTUP

UB PRESET

2Select [PRESET] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

3Select the first 2 digits with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

4Set other digits by repeating step 3.

5Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial.

xRESET

You can reset the user bit (00 00 00 00).

Select [RESET] in step 1 of the

[PRESET].

You can select the frame mode.

BAUTO

Sets the frame mode automatically in

accordance with the inserted cassette.

Sets the frame mode to the drop frame

mode.

NDF

Sets the frame mode to the non-drop frame

mode.

zTips

What is drop frame?

Although 30 frames are considered as 1

second in time code processing, the actual

frame frequency of an NTSC image signal

is 29.97 frames/sec. As a result, the time

code gradually lags behind real time as the

recording gets longer. The drop frame

function adjusts the time code to real time.

In the drop frame process, the first 2 frames

of each second are not recorded except in

every tenth minute. Recording without the

drop frame process is called non-drop

frame recording.

TC FORMAT

Continued ,

You can select how the time code advances.

BREC RUN

Advances the time code only during

recording.

Select this setting to record the time code

continuous from the last time code of the

previous recording.

FREE RUN

Advances the time code regardless of

operation of your camcorder.

Select this setting to save the actual time in

the time code.

BREGENERATE

Reads the last time code of the previous

recording from the tape and records the

new time code consecutively from the last

time code during the backspace editing.

The time code runs in [REC RUN] mode

regardless of the setting of [TC RUN].

PRESET

Records the newly set time code on the

tape.

You can synchronize the time codes of

multiple camcorders.

This function is useful for editing movies

recorded by multiple camcorders.

1Insert a tape to the main camcorder from

which you want to generate the time code.

2Set the POWER switches of the main and

sub camcorders to CAMERA.

3Connect the sub camcorder to the main

camcorder with an i.LINK cable.

4Set the main and sub camcorder as follows:

• Set [TC RUN] to [FREE RUN] (p. 90).

• Set [TC MAKE] to [PRESET] (p. 90).

• Set [TC FORMAT] of the main and sub

camcorders to the same settings (p. 89).

Set the sub camcorders as follows:

5Select [TC/UB SET] t [TC LINK] with

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The message [Synchronize TC with

connected device?] appears.

6Select [YES] to synchronize the time code

of the sub camcorder with that of the main

camcorder. Disconnect the i.LINK cable

from your camcorders when

synchronization is completed. You can

record with the synchronized time codes

using those camcorders.

bNotes

• If you want to execute [TC LINK] for more than

two camcorders, repeat the steps for multiple

sub camcorders with one main camcorder.

• Some frame shifting may occur over time after

time code synchronization.

• Some frame shifting may occur if you turn the

power off and back on. In such a case, set [TC

LINK] again.

BOFF

Does not save the actual time in the user

bit code.

Saves the actual time in the user bit code.

You can save the date and time set in your

camcorder in the user bit and time code,

respectively, when you do this function.

bNotes

• This function is available in the following cases:

– [TC MAKE] : [PRESET]

– [TC RUN] : [FREE RUN]

– [UB TIME REC] : [OFF]

• The time lag may occur between the set time

code and the actual time as time goes on. Do

[UB-DATE/TC-TIME] again prior to recording.

• The date saved in the user bit will not be

automatically updated even when the actual date

has been changed.

TC RUN

TC MAKE

TC LINK

UB TIME REC

UB-DATE/TC-TIME

Press the MENU button t select the (TC/UB SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Using the Menu

(MEMORY SET)

Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (ALL

ERASE/FORMAT, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

The indicators in parentheses appear when

the items are selected.

See page 64 for details on selecting

menu items.

You can delete all the still images without

image protection on a “Memory Stick Duo”

or in the selected folder.

1Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRENT

FLDR].

[ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on

the “Memory Stick Duo.”

[CURRENT FLDR]: Deletes all the

images in the currently selected folder.

2Select [YES] t [YES] with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

[ Erasing all data...] appears.

[Completed.] appears when all unprotected

images are deleted.

bNotes

• Release the write protect tab on the “Memory

Stick Duo” beforehand for the “Memory Stick

Duo” with the write-protect tab (p. 122).

• The folder will not be deleted even when you

delete all the images in the folder.

• Do not do any of the following while [

Erasing all data...] is displayed:

– Operate the POWER switch/buttons.

– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”

You do not need to format the “Memory

Stick Duo” since it is already formatted at

the factory. If you want to format the

“Memory Stick Duo,” select

[YES]t[YES].

Press the MENU button t select the

(MEMORY SET) with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

ALL ERASE

FORMAT

bNotes

• Do not do any of the following while [

Formatting…] is displayed:

– Operate the POWER switch/buttons.

– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”

• Formatting erases everything on the “Memory

Stick Duo” including protected image data and

newly created folders.

BSERIES

Assigns file numbers in sequence even if

the “Memory Stick Duo” is replaced with

another one. The file number is reset when

a new folder is created or the recording

folder is replaced with another.

RESET

Resets the file number to 0001 each time

the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed.

When you select [YES], you can create a

new folder (102MSDCF to 999MSDCF) on

a “Memory Stick Duo.” When a folder is

full (a maximum of 9,999 images are

stored), a new folder is automatically

created.

bNotes

• You cannot delete the new folder once you have

created it on your camcorder. Format the

“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 91) or delete it on your

computer.

• The number of recordable pictures on a

“Memory Stick Duo” may decrease as the

number of folders increases.

You can select a folder in which you want

to store still images.

Select the folder with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

zTips

• The still images will be stored in the

101MSDCF folder by default.

FILE NO.

NEW FOLDER

REC FOLDER (Recording folder)

Continued ,

• Once you store the still images in the current

folder, the folder is selected as a playback

folder.

You can select a folder in which still

images you want to view are stored.

Select the folder with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

PB FOLDER (Playback folder)

(OTHERS) menu

Settings while recording on a tape or other

basic settings (QUICK REC/BEEP, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

The indicators in parentheses appear when

the items are selected.

See page 64 for details on selecting

menu items.

You can save up to 99 camera setting

profiles on a “Memory Stick Duo” and two

profiles in your camcorder. Using these

saved profiles let you quickly obtain

suitable camera settings later. When using

multiple camcorders of this model, you can

save the setting on a “Memory Stick Duo”

and load them into the other camcorders.

zTips

• You can save menu settings, picture profiles and

button settings as a camera profile.

xTo load a camera profile

You can load a camera profile and use it on

your camcorder.

1Select [LOAD] with SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial.

2Select the camera profile that you want to

load with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

3Select [YES] in the check screen.

Your camcorder is restarted and the

selected camera profile becomes effective.

bNotes

• You cannot load camera profile that has been

saved by a different model of camcorder or

edited on a computer.

xTo save a camera profile

1Select [SAVE] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial.

2Select [MEMORY STICK] with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial to save the camera

profile on the “Memory Stick Duo” or

[CAMERA] to save it in your camcorder.

Press the MENU button t select the

(OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial.

CAMERA PROF. (Camera profile)

Press the MENU button t select the

(MEMORY SET) with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

Using the Menu

3Select [NEW FILE] or an existing profile

name with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

4Select [YES] in the check screen with the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The camera profile is saved.

zTips

• When you select [NEW FILE] in [MEMORY

STICK], a camera profile is saved as [MS01]

the fist time you save a camera profile.

• When you select [NEW FILE] in [CAMERA], a

camera profile is saved as [CAM1] or [CAM2].

• When you select an existing camera profile, the

new camera profile is overwritten.

• You cannot view nor edit a camera profile saved

on a “Memory Stick Duo” on your computer.

• You can save a camera profile on a “Memory

Stick Duo” that has still image data.

xTo change the camera profile name

You can change the camera profile name.

1Select [PROFILE NAME] with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

2Select the camera profile of which you

want to change the name with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

[PROFILE NAME] screen appears.

3Change the profile name with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

zTips

• You can enter the name in the same way as

the picture profile (p. 43).

4Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial.

Profile name is changed.

xTo delete camera profile settings

1Select [DELETE] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

2Select the camera profile you want to delete

with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

3Select [YES] on the check screen.

xTo copy a camera profile

You can copy camera profile saved on your

camcorder to a “Memory Stick Duo.”

1Select [COPY] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

2Select the camera profile that you want

to copy with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

3Select [MEMORY STICK] or

[CAMERA] for a “Memory Stick Duo”

or your camcorder as a copy destination

of the camera profile.

4Select [NEW FILE] or an existing

profile name with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

5Select [YES] on the check screen.

zTips

• You can copy a camera profile saved on a

“Memory Stick Duo” to your camcorder.

See page 46.

See page 20.

When you use your camcorder abroad, you

can adjust the clock to the local time by

setting the time difference with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

When you set the time difference to 0, the

clock returns to the original setting.

You can select the language to be used on

the LCD screen.

zTips

• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]

(simplified English) in case that you cannot find

your native tongue among the options.

When you set this function to [ON], you

can enlarge movie images about 1.1 to 5

times (still images about 1.5 to 5 times)

ASSIGN BTN

CLOCK SET

WORLD TIME

LANGUAGE

PB ZOOM (Playback zoom)

Continued ,

with the handle zoom lever. The default

setting is [OFF]. To end the zoom, press

and hold the W side of the handle zoom

lever until it stops.

zTips

• To move the zoom horizontally, press the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial, then turn the dial. To move

the zoom vertically, press the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial one more time, then turn the dial.

You can slightly reduce the recording start

point time when resuming recording by

changing the POWER switch from OFF to

CAMERA.

BOFF

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.

zTips

• When this function is set to [ON], the interval

between scenes freezes for a moment (editing on

your computer is recommended).

• When the camcorder is left in standby for more

than about 3 minutes, your camcorder exits from

standby (the drum stops rotating) to prevent tape

wear and battery loss. Since the power does not

turn off, you can restart recording by pressing

the REC START/STOP button again.

BOFF

Does not superimpose the date and time on

images.

Superimposes the date and time on images.

zTips

• When [DV WIDE REC] is set to [OFF], the date

and time are displayed outside the 4:3 area but

properly recorded on images.

• When you record in the HDV format, the date

and time are displayed at different positions

during recording and playback.

BOFF

Cancels the melody.

Activates a melody when you start/stop

recording.

When you set this function to [OFF], you

can turn off the front camera recording

lamp during recording. The default setting

is [ON].

When you set this function to [OFF], you

can turn off the rear camera recording lamp

during recording. The default setting is

[ON].

When you set this function to [ON], you

can use the supplied Remote Commander

(p. 139). The default setting is [ON].

zTips

• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from

responding to a command sent by another VCR

remote control unit.

You can display the cumulative operation

time of your camcorder with the total hours

of operation, drum rotation, tape running, or

QUICK REC

DATE REC

BEEP

REC LAMP[F] (Recording lamp

[front])

REC LAMP[R] (Recording lamp

[rear])

REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)

HOURS METER

Press the MENU button t select the (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Using the Menu

the total number of tape unthreading

operations.

OPERATION

Displays the total hours of operation in 10-

hour increments.

DRUM RUN

Displays the total hours of drum rotation in

10-hour increments.

TAPE RUN

Displays the total hours of tape running in

10-hour increments.

THREADING

Displays the total number of tape

unthreading operation in 10-operation

increments.

Dubbing/Editing

Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc.

Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor/

Charger for this operation (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the

devices to be connected.

The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR, DVD/HDD

device and the connectors used.

Jacks on your camcorder

Open the jack cover and connect the cable.

Connecting to external devices

: Signal flow

Camcorder Cable External device

i.LINK cable (optional)

HDV1080i compatible device

t HD quality*

• i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required on the external device.

i.LINK cable (optional)

A/V connecting cable with

S VIDEO (optional)

(Red)

(White)

(Yellow)

AV device with i.LINK jack

t SD quality*

AV device with S VIDEO ja

t SD quality*

Dubbing/Editing

bNotes

• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.

Using an i.LINK cable (optional)

The dubbed format (HDV/DV) differs depending on the recording format or the format

supported by the VCR/DVD device. See the table below for selecting the appropriate settings,

and perform necessary menu setting.

bNotes

• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing these menu settings, otherwise the VCR/DVD device may

not correctly identify the video signal.

zTips

• This camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be

connected.

*Pictures recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format are dubbed in the SD (standard definition) quality,

regardless of the connection.

** When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting

cable to the video jack on the device, and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to

the audio jack on the device.

: Signal flow

Camcorder Cable External device

2A/V connecting cable

(supplied)

(Red)

(White)

(Yellow)

AV device with audio/video

jacks**

t SD quality*

Continued ,

bNotes

• When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], and the signal switches between HDV and DVCAM (DV)

formats, the picture and sound are interrupted temporarily.

• When the recorder is HVR-Z5U/Z5N, set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] (p. 85).

• When the player and the recorder are both HDV1080i compatible devices such as HVR-Z5U/Z5N and

connected with the i.LINK cable, after pausing or stopping and then resuming the recording, the images

will be a bit choppy or rough at that point.

• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) when connecting with an A/V connecting

cable (p. 84).

When connecting with the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)

Connect with S VIDEO jack instead of the video plug (yellow). This connection produces

pictures more faithfully. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM (DV) format

pictures. The audio will not be output when you connect with the S VIDEO cable alone.

Copy format

Camcorder

recording

format

Format supported by the

VCR/DVD device Menu setting

HDV

format*1

DVCAM

(DV)

format

[VCR HDV/DV]

(p. 85)

[i.LINK SET]

(p. 87)

Copy HDV recording as

HDV HDV HDV –*3

[AUTO]

[OFF]

Convert HDV recording to

DVCAM (DV) HDV DVCAM

(DV)

DVCAM

(DV) [ON]

Copy DVCAM (DV)

recording as DVCAM

(DV)

DVCAM

(DV)

DVCAM

(DV)

DVCAM

(DV) [OFF]

When tape is recorded in both HDV and DVCAM (DV) format

Convert both HDV and

DVCAM (DV) format to

DVCAM (DV)

HDV/

DVCAM

(DV)

DVCAM

(DV)

DVCAM

(DV) [AUTO] [ON]

Copy only portions

recorded in HDV format

HDV HDV –*3

[HDV] [OFF]

DVCAM

(DV) –*2–*3

Copy only portions

recorded in DVCAM (DV)

format

HDV –*2–*2

[DV] [OFF]

DVCAM

(DV)

DVCAM

(DV)

DVCAM

(DV)

*1Recording device compliant with the HDV1080i specification.

*2The tape advances, but no video or sound is recorded (blank).

*3Picture is not recognized (no recording is made).

Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. (Continued)

Dubbing/Editing

1Prepare your camcorder for

playback.

Insert the recorded cassette.

Slide the POWER switch to VCR.

Set [DOWN CONVERT]/[DV WIDE

CONV] according to the playback

device (TV, etc.) (p. 87).

2Prepare your VCR/DVD device for

recording.

When dubbing to the VCR, insert a

cassette for recording.

When dubbing to the DVD recorder,

insert a DVD for recording.

If your recording device has an input

selector, set it to the appropriate input

(such as video input1 and video input2).

3Connect your VCR/DVD device to

your camcorder as a recording

device.

See page 96 for connection details.

4Start playback on the camcorder,

and recording on the VCR/DVD

device.

Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with your recording device for

details.

5When dubbing is complete, stop

your camcorder and the VCR/DVD

device.

bNotes

• The following cannot be output via the HDV/

DV interface (i.LINK):

– Indicators

– Titles that are recorded on other camcorders

• Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not

output from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK)

jack during playback pause or in any playback

mode other than normal playback.

• Note the following when connecting with an

i.LINK cable:

– The recorded picture becomes rough when a

picture is paused on your camcorder while

recording to a VCR/DVD device.

– Data codes (date/time/camera settings data)

may not be displayed or recorded depending

on the device or application.

– You cannot record the picture and sound

separately.

• When dubbing to a DVD recorder from your

camcorder through an i.LINK cable, you may

not operate your camcorder on your DVD

recorder even if its instruction manual says you

can. If you can set the input mode to HDV or

DV on your DVD recorder and can input/output

pictures, follow the steps in “Using an i.LINK

cable (optional).”

zTips

• To record the date/time and camera settings data

when connected by the A/V connecting cable,

display them on the screen.

• When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and

sound signals are transmitted digitally,

producing high quality pictures.

• When an i.LINK cable is connected, the format

of the output signal ( or

) will be indicated on the LCD screen of

your camcorder.

Dubbing to another device

100

Recording pictures from a VCR

You can record pictures from a VCR on a

tape. You can record a scene as a still image

on a “Memory Stick Duo.” You can record

pictures in the HDV format by connecting

an HDV1080i specification compatible

device. Be sure to insert a cassette or a

“Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your

camcorder beforehand.

You can connect your camcorder to a VCR

device using an i.LINK cable.

Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet

(wall socket) using the supplied AC

Adaptor/Charger for this operation (p. 13).

Refer also to the instruction manuals

supplied with the devices to be connected.

bNotes

• You need an i.LINK cable for this operation.

• You cannot perform this operation with the A/V

connecting cable.

• Your camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal.

Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device

to be attached.

• Your camcorder can only record from an NTSC

source. For example, French video or TV

programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded

correctly. See page 118 for details on TV color

systems.

*An i.LINK jack which is compatible with

HDV1080i specification is required.

1Set the POWER switch to VCR.

2Set the input signal of your

camcorder.

Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] when

recording from an HDV format

compatible device.

Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] or

[AUTO] when recording from a

DVCAM (DV) format compatible

device (p. 85).

Recording movies

HDV1080i

compatible device

AV device with

i.LINK jack

t HD quality t SD quality

To i.LINK connector

i.LINK cable

(optional)

To HDV/DV

interface

(i.LINK)

: Signal

flow

101

Dubbing/Editing

3Connect your VCR as a player to

your camcorder.

When an i.LINK cable is connected, the

format of the input signal (

or ) will be

indicated on the LCD screen of your

camcorder (This indicator may appear

on the screen of the playback device but

it will not be recorded).

4Insert a cassette into the VCR.

5Set your camcorder to recording

pause.

While pressing X (PAUSE), press both

z REC (record) buttons

simultaneously.

6Start playing the cassette on your

VCR.

The picture played on the VCR appears

on the LCD screen of your camcorder.

7Press X (PAUSE) again at the

point you want to start recording.

8Press x (STOP) to stop

recording.

bNotes

• You cannot record TV programs from the

HDV/DV interface (i.LINK).

• User bits are not recorded when dubbing from a

DVCAM (DV) device via an i.LINK cable.

• You can record pictures from DV devices only

in the DVCAM (DV) format.

• Note the following when connecting with an

i.LINK cable:

– The recorded picture becomes rough when a

picture is paused on your camcorder while

recording to a VCR.

– You cannot record the picture and sound

separately.

– If you pause or stop the recording and restart

it, the picture may not be recorded smoothly.

• If video signals inputted to your camcorder via

the HDV/DV jack experience the

phenomenon of jittering (variation in

frequency), that jittering is transmitted to the

video signals outputted from the A/V remote

connector. When you monitor a movie on a TV

connected to your camcorder via the A/V

remote connector, images may be distorted or

not be displayed. Jittering will not affect

recording of the movie on a tape with your

camcorder but may affect recording of the

movie with another VCR connected to your

camcorder via the A/V remote connector.

zTips

• 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.

Continued ,

102

Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” for

recording in your camcorder and assign

[PHOTO] to the ASSIGN 7/PHOTO button

(p. 46) beforehand.

1Perform steps 1 to 4 in

“Recording movies.”

2Start playing the cassette.

The pictures on the VCR appear on the

screen of your camcorder.

3Press the ASSIGN 7/PHOTO

button on your camcorder or the

PHOTO button on the Remote

Commander at the scene you

want to record.

bNotes

• The image size is 1.2M when capturing a still

image from a movie recorded and played back

in the HDV format. The image size is 0.2M

when capturing a still image from a movie

recorded and played back in the DVCAM (DV)

and widescreen (16:9) formats, or VGA (0.3M)

when the movie is recorded and played back in

the DVCAM (DV) and 4:3 formats.

Recording still images

Copying movies on a

tape to a computer

Connect your camcorder to the computer

with an i.LINK cable.

The computer needs to have an i.LINK

connector and be installed with editing

software that can copy video signals.

The software required depends on the

format of the recorded pictures and the

format for copying to the computer (HDV

or DVCAM (DV)) as shown in the table

below.

bNotes

• The HDV/DV jack of your camcorder does

not have a power-supply function.

• When you connect your camcorder to a

computer via an i.LINK cable, make sure that

the terminals of the i.LINK cable are placed the

right way. Squeezing the terminals into jacks

may damage the terminals and jacks, or result in

a malfunction of your camcorder.

• You cannot copy image data stored on a

“Memory Stick Duo” onto your computer via an

i.LINK cable.

• Refer to the operating instructions of the

software for the details on image copying.

• Refer to the operating instructions of the editing

software for the recommended connection.

• Some editing software on the computer may not

work correctly.

• You cannot change format DVCAM (DV) to

HDV.

The required menu settings vary depending

on the recorded images and the format

Recorded

format

Format for

copying to

the computer

Required software

HDV HDV

Editing software

capable of

copying HDV

signal

HDV DVCAM

(DV)

Editing software

capable of

copying DVCAM

(DV) signal

DVCAM

(DV)

DVCAM

(DV)

Editing software

capable of

copying DVCAM

(DV) signal

Recording pictures from a VCR

(Continued)

103

Dubbing/Editing

(HDV or DVCAM (DV)) to be copied to

the computer.

*See page 64 for menu settings.

zTips

• To copy HDV format images as they are

without changing their format, an HDV

compatible environment is required.

For details, refer to your software instruction

manual or contact the software manufacturer.

• To play movies by a regular DVD player, you

need to create DVD video in the SD format. The

DVD video is not in the HDV format.

Notes on connecting to the computer

• 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.

• The computer may freeze or may not recognize

the signal from your camcorder in the following

situations.

– Connecting your camcorder to a computer

that does not support the video signal formats

appearing on the LCD screen of your

camcorder display (HDV or DVCAM (DV)).

– Changing [VCR HDV/DV] (p. 85) and

[i.LINK SET] (p. 87) settings while

connected with an i.LINK cable.

– Changing [REC FORMAT] setting while

connected with an i.LINK cable with the

POWER switch set to CAMERA (p. 85).

– Changing the POWER switch position while

connected with an i.LINK cable.

• The format (HDV or DVCAM (DV)) of input/

output signal appears on the LCD screen of your

camcorder while connected with an i.LINK

cable.

Recorded

format

Format for

copying to

the computer

Menu setting*

HDV HDV

[VCR HDV/DV]

t [HDV]

[i.LINK SET] t

[HDV t DV

CONV] t [OFF]

HDV DVCAM

(DV)

[VCR HDV/DV]

t [HDV]

[i.LINK SET] t

[HDV t DV

CONV] t [ON]

DVCAM

(DV)

DVCAM

(DV)

[VCR HDV/DV]

t [DV]

[i.LINK SET] t

[HDV t DV

CONV] t [OFF]

Step:1 Connect an i.LINK cable

i.LINK cable (optional)

HDV/DV interface

(i.LINK)

Continued ,

104

Use the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to

obtain AC power (p. 13).

1Prepare editing software (not provided).

2Turn on your computer.

3Insert a tape into your camcorder and set

the POWER switch to VCR.

4Set the menu of your camcorder.

The menu settings vary depending on

the copying image.

5Copy images to the computer with your

software.

bNotes

• If images are copied in HDV format but are not

recognized, your editing software may not

support HDV format. Convert the images to

DVCAM (DV) format according to step 4 and

copy again.

• A tape recorded in DVCAM (DV) format

cannot be copied to a computer in HDV format.

zTips

• When images recorded in HDV format are

copied to a computer, the file size is about 2GB

(almost the same as a DV file) for a 10-minute

movie if the video compression format is

MPEG2.

When copying the movie in the HDV

format from the computer to your

camcorder

Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [HDV] and [HDV

t DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] to [OFF]

(p. 85, 87).

bNotes

• To copy an HDV format movie edited on a

computer back onto a tape in HDV format is

possible so long as your editing software

supports copying HDV movies onto tape. For

details, contact the software manufacturer.

When copying the movie in the

DVCAM (DV) format from the

computer to your camcorder

Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] (p. 85).

Step:2 Copying the movies

Copying movies on a tape to a computer (Continued)

105

Dubbing/Editing

Copying still images to a computer

• For details on precautions and compatible

application software, refer also to the operating

instructions of the device to be connected.

• Required hardware: “Memory Stick Duo” slot,

Memory Stick Reader/Writer compatible with

“Memory Stick Duo.”

For Windows users

You can copy still images stored on a

“Memory Stick Duo” to your computer via

the “Memory Stick Duo” slot of your

computer.

1Turn on your computer.

2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the

“Memory Stick Duo” slot of your

computer.

3Double-click the [Removable Disk]

icon displayed in [My Computer]. Then,

drag and drop a still image from the

folder onto the hard disk drive of your

computer.

AFolder containing image files recorded

by other camcorders without the folder

creation function (for playback only).

BFolder containing image files recorded

by your camcorder when no new folders

have been created, only [101MSDCF] is

displayed.

CFolder containing movie data recorded

by other camcorders without the folder

creation function (for playback only)

ssss are numbers between 0001 and

9999.

For Macintosh users

Double-click the drive icon, then drag and

drop the desired picture file onto the hard

disk of your computer.

System requirements

Copying the pictures

Folder File Meaning

101MSDCF (up

to 999MSDCF)

DSC0ss

ss.JPG

Still image

file

106

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the

problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer.

• Power sources/LCD screen/Remote Commander···p. 106

• Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”···p. 107

• Recording···p. 108

• Playback···p. 111

• Connecting to TV···p. 113

• Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices···p. 114

• Connecting to a computer···p. 115

The power does not turn on or abruptly turns off.

• Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 13).

• Use the AC Adaptor/Charger to connect to a wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13).

The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor/Charger from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery

pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.

• Press the RESET button (p. 138) using a sharp-pointed object.

The camcorder gets warm.

• The camcorder may get warmer while you use it. This is not a malfunction.

The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.

• Ambient temperature is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough.

This is not a malfunction.

• Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Replace

it with a new one (p. 13, 123).

• The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances. For example, when you open

or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.

The battery pack discharges too quickly.

• Ambient temperature is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough.

This is not a malfunction.

• Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Replace

it with a new one (p. 13, 123).

The picture remains on the LCD screen.

• This occurs if you disconnect the DK-415 cable or remove the battery pack without turning

off the power first. This is not a malfunction.

Power sources/LCD screen/Remote Commander

107

Troubleshooting

The picture in the viewfinder is not clear.

• Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture appears clearly (p. 18).

The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared.

• If you change [VF POWERMODE] to [AUTO], the finder light remains off while the LCD

panel is open (p. 83).

The supplied Remote Commander does not function.

• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 94).

• Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor.

• Keep strong light sources, such as sunlight or overhead lighting, away from the remote

sensor, otherwise the Remote Commander may not function properly.

• Insert a fresh battery in the compartment with its +/– terminals matching those of the

compartment (p. 139).

Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander.

• Select a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR.

• Cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper.

The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment.

• Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor/Charger) is connected correctly

(p. 13).

• Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 126).

The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a

cassette with the Cassette Memory function.

• This camcorder does not support the Cassette Memory function, so the indicator does not

appear.

The remaining tape indicator is not displayed.

• Set [ REMAINING] to [ON] to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 84).

The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding.

• When using the DK-415 cable rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with battery

operation) and therefore increases noise. This is not a malfunction.

You cannot delete pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo.”

• The pictures are protected. Release the protect function on your computer, etc.

Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”

Continued ,

108

Troubleshooting (Continued)

The recording does not start when you press the REC START/STOP button.

• Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA (p. 24).

• The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.

• Set the write-protect tab of the cassette to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 119).

• The 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 cassette (p. 126).

• Set [REC CTL MODE] of [EXT REC CTRL] to other than [EXT ONLY] (p. 88).

The handle zoom does not work.

• Set the handle zoom speed switch to FIX or VAR (p. 28).

You cannot record on the “Memory Stick Duo.”

• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick

Duo” (p. 122).

• Format the “Memory Stick Duo” on your camcorder (p. 91) or insert another “Memory Stick

Duo” (p. 22).

• You cannot record still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following cases.

– While executing [FADER]

– While executing [SMTH SLW REC]

– When [SCAN TYPE] is set to [24] or [24A] and the shutter speed is slower than 1/48 (p. 85,

86)

– When [SCAN TYPE] is set to [60] or [30] and the shutter speed is slower than 1/60 (p. 85,

86)

– While using shot transition

• Assign [PHOTO] to the ASSIGN 7/PHOTO button or any one of the ASSIGN buttons.

You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene

to the next.

• Do not record progressive pictures in different [REC TYPE] settings on the same tape.

• Perform End search (p. 48).

• Do not remove the cassette (the picture will be recorded continuously without a break even

when you turn the power off).

• Do not record pictures in the HDV and DVCAM (DV) formats on the same tape.

• Do not record pictures in DVCAM mode and DV SP mode on the same tape.

• When [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], you cannot record a smooth transition (p. 94).

• When [SCAN TYPE] is set to [24A], you cannot record a smooth transition (p. 85).

The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.

• Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p. 94).

• No shutter sound will be outputted during movie recording or while an external device is

connected.

Recording

109

Troubleshooting

End search or last scene review does not work.

• Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 48).

• There is nothing recorded on the cassette.

• There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction.

Automatic focus does not function.

• Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO to enable the automatic focus function (p. 29).

• Adjust the focus manually if the automatic focus does not work properly (p. 30).

Menu items are grayed out or do not work.

• You cannot select grayed out display items in the current recording/playback situation.

• There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously. The following list shows

examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items.

Cannot use Situation

[BACK LIGHT],

[SPOTLIGHT]

Two or more of iris, gain, and shutter speed are set manually.

[IRIS/EXPOSURE] is set to [EXPOSURE] and image

brightness is adjusted with the iris ring

[HYPER GAIN] is set to [ON].

[CNTRST ENHCR] [BACK LIGHT] is set to [ON].

[FADER] No tape is inserted.

Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder.

The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to SAVE.

[ZEBRA], [PEAKING],

[CAM DATA DSP],

[HISTOGRAM]

[COLOR BAR] is set to [ON].

[SMTH SLW REC] [REC TYPE] of [HDV PROGRE.] is set to [PROGRESSIVE].

[REC TYPE] of [HDV PROGRE.] is set to [INTERLACE] and

[SCAN TYPE] is set to [24], [24A] or [30].

[SCAN TYPE] of [DV PROGRE.] is set to [24] or [30].

[REC CTL MODE] of [EXT REC CTRL] is set to [EXT

ONLY].

[COLOR BAR] is set to [ON].

[MARKER] [DATE REC] is set to [ON].

[LCD BL LEVEL],

[VF B.LIGHT]

AC power source is being used.

[TC LINK] Your camcorder is not connected to an external device via an

i.LINK cable.

[TC COUNTUP] [TC MAKE] is set to [REGENERATE].

[UB-DATE/TC-TIME] [TC MAKE] is set to [REGENERATE].

[TC RUN] is set to [REC RUN].

[UB TIME REC] is set to [ON].

Date and time are not set.

Continued ,

110

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Shutter speed, gain, white balance or iris cannot be adjusted manually.

• Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL.

Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.

• This phenomenon appears when using a slow shutter speed (p. 32). This is not a malfunction.

The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked.

• This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way that

the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the frame

rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions.

The screen picture is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen.

• Set [BACK LIGHT] to [OFF].

• Set [HYPER GAIN] to [OFF].

The screen picture is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen.

• Press and hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button for a few seconds to turn on the backlight

(p. 18).

Horizontal stripes appear on the image.

• This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury

lamp. This is not a malfunction. This can be improved by changing the shutter speed (p. 32).

[WORLD TIME],

[DATE REC]

Date and time are not set.

[x.v.Color] [REC FORMAT] is set to [DV].

[ECS FREQ.] The shutter speed is not set to the .

[INTERVAL REC] [REC CTL MODE] of [EXT REC CTRL] is set to [EXT

ONLY].

[REC TYPE] of [HDV PROGRE.] is set to [PROGRESSIVE].

[REC TYPE] of [HDV PROGRE.] is set to [INTERLACE] and

[SCAN TYPE] is set to [24], [24A] or [30].

[SCAN TYPE] of [DV PROGRE.] is set to [24] or [30].

[DV FRAME REC] [REC CTL MODE] of [EXT REC CTRL] is set to [EXT

ONLY].

When [REC FORMAT] is set to [HDV1080i]

[EXT REC CTRL] [INTERVAL REC] is set to [ON].

[DV FRAME REC] is set to [ON].

Cannot use Situation

111

Troubleshooting

Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.

• This can be improved by adjusting the shutter speed in the extended clear scan ( ) range

(p. 32).

Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged.

• Adjust [DETAIL] to the negative side (p. 41).

If you are playing back pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo,” refer also to the Cassette

tapes/“Memory Stick Duo” section (p. 107).

You cannot play back tape.

• Slide the POWER switch to VCR.

• Rewind the tape (p. 51).

Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back correctly.

• Image data cannot be played back if you have modified file names or folders, or have edited

the data on a computer (In this case, the file name flashes). This is not a malfunction (p. 123).

• Pictures recorded on other devices may not be played back correctly. This is not a

malfunction.

The data file name is displayed incorrectly, or flashing.

• The file is damaged.

• The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p. 119).

• Only the file name is displayed if the folder structure does not conform to the universal

standard.

Horizontal lines appear on the picture. The displayed pictures are not clear or

do not appear.

• Video head is dirty. Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 127).

You cannot hear the sound recorded with 4CH microphone recording on

another camcorder.

• Set [DV AUDIO MIX] for the DVCAM (DV) format 4-ch recording (p. 79).

• You cannot reproduce the sound recorded in CH3 and CH4 on your camcorder for the HDV

format 4-ch recording.

No sound or only a low sound is heard.

• Turn up the volume (p. 52).

• Set [DV AUDIO MIX] (p. 79).

• Pictures recorded using [SMTH SLW REC] do not have sounds.

Playback

Continued ,

112

Troubleshooting (Continued)

The picture or sound breaks off.

• The tape was recorded in both of the HDV and DVCAM (DV) formats. This is not a

malfunction.

The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off.

• This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 127).

• Use the Sony mini DV cassette tape.

“---” is displayed on the screen.

• The tape you are playing back was recorded without setting the date and time.

• A blank section on the tape is being played back.

• The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read.

• A movie recorded in the extended clear scan ( ) range is being played back.

• The tape you are playing was recorded with the gain set to -6dB.

• The tape you are playing was recorded with [HYPER GAIN] set to [ON].

Noises appear and or is displayed on the screen.

• The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (NTSC). This

is not a malfunction.

Date Search does not work correctly.

• Be sure to record more than 2 minutes after the date changed. If one day’s recording is too

short, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes.

• There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction.

No picture appears during End search, Rec review or Last scene review.

• The tape was recorded in both HDV and DVCAM (DV) formats. This is not a malfunction.

New sound added to a recorded tape on another camcorder is not heard.

• Set [DV AUDIO MIX] from [CH1,CH2] (original sound) to [MIX] or [CH3,CH4] (p. 79).

appears on the LCD screen.

• This appears when you play back a tape recorded on other recording devices using a 4ch

microphone. This camcorder does not comply with the 4ch microphone recording standard.

113

Troubleshooting

You cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the i.LINK cable.

• You cannot view the picture in the HD (high definition) quality on the TV if an i.LINK jack

of the TV is not compatible with the HDV1080i specification (p. 58). Refer to the instruction

manuals supplied with your TV.

• Down convert the pictures recorded in HDV format and play back in DVCAM (DV) format

(SD image quality) (p. 87).

• Connect the TV with another connecting cable, and play back pictures (p. 58).

You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected with the S VIDEO plug

(S VIDEO channel) or component video plugs.

• If you are using an S VIDEO plug or component video plugs, make sure the red and white

plugs are also connected (p. 58).

You cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the TV connected with the

component A/V cable.

• Set [COMPONENT] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 87).

• When you are using the component A/V cable, make sure the red and white plugs are

connected (p. 58).

You cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the TV connected with the

HDMI cable.

• Pictures in the HDV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection

signals are recorded in the pictures.

• DVCAM (DV) format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 100) cannot be

output.

• This occurs if you record on a tape in both HDV and DVCAM (DV) formats. Disconnect and

connect the HDMI cable, or slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder again.

The picture appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.

• This happens when viewing a picture recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Select the

down conversion type from one of the following menus, depending on the recording format.

– If the recording format is HDV, select from [DOWN CONVERT] in [VIDEO OUT]

(p. 87).

– If the recording format is DVCAM (DV), select from [DV WIDE CONV] in [VIDEO

OUT] (p. 87)

Black zone appears at top and bottom of a 4:3 TV screen.

• This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV.

This is not a malfunction.

Connecting to TV

Continued ,

114

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed.

• You cannot zoom pictures from connected devices on your camcorder.

Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected

device.

• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] while connected with an A/V connecting cable

(p. 84).

You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.

• The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly.

Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the input jack of the other device for

dubbing a picture from your camcorder.

When connected using an i.LINK cable, no picture appears on the monitor

screen during dubbing.

• Set [VCR HDV/DV] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 85).

You cannot add sound to the recorded tape.

• You cannot add sound to the recorded tape on this unit.

You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable.

• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.

When you copy a movie shot in wide (16:9) format using an i.LINK cable, the

screen stretches vertically.

• You cannot output the aspect ratio setting using an i.LINK cable. Set the aspect ratio of the

TV instead.

• Connect using an A/V connecting cable instead.

Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices

115

Troubleshooting

The computer does not recognize your camcorder.

• Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again securely.

• Disconnect the cable from the computer, restart the computer, then connect the computer to

your camcorder correctly.

You cannot view or copy a movie recorded on a tape to a computer.

• Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again.

• You need the editing software (optional) to copy a movie recorded on a tape to your computer

(p. 102).

Your computer freezes.

• Set [VCR HDV/DV] correctly according to the connected device (p. 85).

• Disconnect the cable from your computer and camcorder. Reboot your computer, and

connect your computer and camcorder following the steps in the correct order (p. 103).

Connecting to a computer

116

Warning indicators and messages

When an error occurs, a warning indicator

appears on the LCD screen or in the

viewfinder.

You can fix some problems associated with

the symptoms yourself. If the problem

persists even after you have tried a couple

of times, contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis

display)

C:04:ss

• The battery pack is not an

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 123).

C:06:ss

• The battery pack is too hot. Replace the

battery pack, or remove it and put it in a

cool place.

C:21:ss

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

Remove the cassette and leave your

camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-

insert the cassette (p. 126).

C:22:ss

• Clean the head using a cleaning

cassette (optional) (p. 127).

C:31:ss / C:32:ss

• Symptoms that are not described above

have occurred. Remove and insert the

cassette, then operate your camcorder

again. Do not perform this procedure if

moisture condensation has occurred

(p. 126).

• Remove the power source. Reconnect it

and operate your camcorder again.

• Change the cassette. Press the RESET

button (p. 138), and operate your

camcorder again.

E:61:ss / E:62:ss

• Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility. Inform

them of the 5-digit code, which starts

from “E.”

101-1001(Warning indicator

pertaining to files)

• The file is damaged.

• The file is unreadable (p. 123).

E (Battery level warning)

• The battery pack is nearly used up.

• Depending on the operating,

environment, or battery conditions, E

may flash, even if there are

approximately 5 to 10 minutes

remaining.

(Warning indicator pertaining

to battery pack temperature)

• The battery pack is too hot. Replace the

battery pack, or remove it and put it in a

cool place.

% (Moisture condensation warning)*

• Eject the cassette, remove the power

source, and then leave it for about 1

hour with the cassette lid open (p. 126).

Q (Warning indicators pertaining to

the tape)

Slow flashing:

• There is less than 5 minutes remaining

on the tape.

• No cassette is inserted.*

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is

set to lock (p. 119).*

Fast flashing:

• The tape has run out.*

Self-diagnosis display/Warning

indicators

117

Troubleshooting

Z (Eject cassette warning)*

Slow flashing:

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is

set to lock (p. 119).

Fast flashing:

• Moisture condensation has occurred

(p. 126).

• The self-diagnosis display code is

displayed (p. 116).

*When [BEEP] is set to [ON] (p. 94), you hear a

melody when the warning indicators appear on

the screen.

If messages appear on the screen, follow the

instructions.

Warning messages

118

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad

Power supply

You can use your camcorder in any

country/region using the AC Adaptor/

Charger supplied with your camcorder

within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

range.

On TV color systems

Your camcorder is NTSC system, so its

picture can only be viewed on an NTSC

system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input

jack.

Viewing HDV format pictures recorded

in HDV format

You need an HDV1080i compatible TV (or

monitor) with a component jack and

AUDIO/VIDEO input jack or an HDMI

jack. You also need a component A/V cable

(supplied) or an HDMI cable (optional).

Viewing DVCAM (DV) format pictures

recorded in DVCAM (DV) format

You need a TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO

input jack. A connecting cable is also

needed.

Simple setting of the clock by time

difference

When you are abroad, you can easily adjust

the clock to the local time by setting the

time difference. Select [WORLD TIME],

then set the time difference (p. 93).

System Used in

NTSC Bahama Islands, Bolivia,

Canada, Central America, Chile,

Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,

Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,

Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,

the Philippines, the U.S.A.,

Venezuela, etc.

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.

PAL - M Brazil

PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.

SECAM Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,

Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,

etc.

119

Additional Information

Maintenance and precautions

Your camcorder is capable of recording in

HDV/DVCAM/DV formats.

It is recommended to use a cassette with the

mark to record in the HDV/

DVCAM/DV format.

It is recommended to use a cassette with the

mark to record in the DVCAM

format.

Your camcorder is not compatible with the

Cassette Memory function.

What is the HDV format?

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 1,080 effective scan lines of screen

ruling (1080i, number of pixels 1,440 ×

1,080 dots).

The video bit rate for recording is about 25

Mbps.

i.LINK is adopted for the digital interface,

enabling a digital connection with an HDV

compatible TV or computer.

• HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2 format,

which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite)

digital, terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings,

in Blu-ray Disc recorders, etc.

Playback

• Your camcorder can play back pictures in both

the DVCAM (DV) format and HDV1080i

specification.

• Your camcorder can play back pictures recorded

in the HDV 720/30p format, but cannot output it

from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK).

To prevent a blank section from being

created on the tape

Go to the end of the recorded section using

[END SEARCH] (p. 48) before you begin

the next recording when you have played

back the tape.

xWhen 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

camera connected to your camcorder.

xWhen 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 viewfinder if you try to record such

software. Your camcorder does not record

it records.

Audio mode

The DVCAM format has 2 audio modes.

You cannot dub sound onto a recorded tape

with your camcorder.

xFS32K (12-bit) mode

The original sound is recorded in channels

1 and 2, and the new sound in channels 3

and 4. The balance between channels 1/2

and channels 3/4 can be adjusted by

selecting [DV AUDIO MIX] in the menu

settings during playback. If you select

[MIX], the sounds of channel 1/2 and

channel 3/ 4 are synthesized to be output.

xFS48K (16-bit) mode

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.

Notes on use

xWhen not using your camcorder for a

long time

Remove the cassette and store it.

HDV format and recording/

playback

Continued ,

120

xTo prevent accidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to

set it to SAVE.

xWhen labeling the cassette

Be sure to place the label only on the

locations shown in the following

illustration so as not to cause a malfunction

of your camcorder.

xAfter 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.

xWhen 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 show correctly.

On Sony HDV1080i compliant TVs

An HDV format compatible TV with the

component input jack is required to view

playback pictures recorded in the HDV

format.

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. appears when the DVCAM

standard is not met.

Differences between the DVCAM and

DV formats

*There are 2 modes for audio recording, lock

mode and unlock mode. In lock mode, the

sampling frequencies of audio and video are

synchronized. Therefore, lock mode is more

effective than unlock mode in digital

processing and smooth transition during audio

editing.

REC

SAVE

REC: The cassette can be

recorded.

SAVE: The cassette cannot be

recorded (write-protected).

Do not put a label

along this border.

Labeling position

Gold-plated connector

Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV

formats

Specification DVCAM DV

TRACK

Pitch

15 µm 10 µm

Audio

sampling

frequency

12 bit:32

kHz

16 bit:48

kHz

12 bit:32 kHz

16 bit:48 kHz

44.1 kHz

48 kHz

Audio

recording

mode*

Lock mode Lock/Unlock

mode

Maintenance and precautions (Continued)

121

Additional Information

Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes

The recording format of the picture is

defined according to the recorder’s format

as described below.

bNotes

• 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.

• The recording time of mini DV cassettes is 1/3

shorter than that indicated on mini DV cassettes

when recorded in the DVCAM format.

Compatibility on playback

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 reading

“Limitations on editing” (p. 122).

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.

Recorder’s

format

Cassette’s

format

Recording

format

DVCAM DVCAM

DVCAM

DV DVCAM

Tape On DV video

equipment

On DVCAM

video

equipment

formatted

Can be

playback

Can be

played back

only when

recorded in

SP mode

DVCAM

formatted

Can be

played back

on some

equipment

Can be

playback

Source

tape

Player’s

format

Recorder’s

format

Recording

format

formatted

(SP mode

only)

DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM 1)

DV DV

formatted

DV DVCAM DVCAM

DV DV

DVCAM

formatted

DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM

DV DV

DVCAM

formatted

DV 3) DVCAM DVCAM

(Compatib

ility

depends

models.)

DV DV

Continued ,

122

bNotes

• 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.

Limitations on editing

You may find the following limitations

when editing a tape produced by dubbing or

editing using the HDV/DV Interface

(i.LINK) jack:

• 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.

A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable

IC recording medium with a large data

capacity.

You can use the following types of

“Memory Stick” listed below on the

camcorder. However, we do not guarantee

the operation of all types of “Memory

Stick” on your camcorder. (See the list

below for more details.)

• This product does not support high speed data

transfer via a parallel interface.

• This product cannot record or play data that uses

“MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a

transfers the contents in an encrypted format.

• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick

Micro” (“M2”). “M2” is the abbreviation for the

“Memory Stick Micro.”

• Still image format: Your camcorder compresses

and records image data in the JPEG (Joint

Photographic Experts Group) format. The file

extension is “.JPG.”

• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a

computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have

guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.

• Data read/write speed may vary depending on

the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo”

and “Memory Stick Duo” compliant product

you use.

• You can prevent accidental erasure of images

when you slide the write-protect tab on the

“Memory Stick Duo” with a small tapered

object, to the write-protect position.

• Damaged or lost image data will not be

compensated for, and may occur in the

following cases:

– If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the

power off on your camcorder, or remove the

battery pack for replacement while your

camcorder is reading or writing image files on

the “Memory Stick Duo” (while the access

lamp is lit or flashing).

– If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near

magnets or magnetic fields.

• It is recommended to make a back-up of

important data on the hard disk of a computer.

• Be careful not to apply excessive force when

writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick

Duo.”

• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory

Stick Duo” or a “Memory Stick Duo” adaptor.

• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,”

put it in its case.

• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come

into contact with the terminals.

• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the

“Memory Stick Duo.”

• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory

Stick Duo.”

• Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet.

• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media

out of the reach of small children. There is

danger that a child might swallow it.

• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory

Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot.

Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in

the following locations:

– Places subject to extremely high temperature,

such as a car parked outside in the summer.

– Places under direct sunlight.

About the “Memory Stick”

Types of “Memory Stick” Recording

/Playback

“Memory Stick Duo”

(with MagicGate)

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” a

“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” a

Maintenance and precautions (Continued)

123

Additional Information

– Places with extremely high humidity or

subject to corrosive gases.

xOn the “Memory Stick Duo” adaptor

• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a

“Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure to

insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory

Stick Duo” adaptor.

• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a

“Memory Stick Duo” adaptor, make sure the

“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the

correct direction, then insert it all the way in.

Note that improper use may cause a

malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory

Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo”

adaptor in the wrong direction, it may be

damaged.

• Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” adaptor

without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing

so may result in malfunctions of the unit.

xOn a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

• The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory

Stick PRO Duo” that can be used on your

camcorder is 16 GB.

• This unit does not support high speed data

transfer.

Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”

• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with the

camcorder, you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor.

Insert the “Memory Stick Micro” into the Duo-

sized M2 Adaptor, then insert the adaptor into

the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. If you insert a

“Memory Stick Micro” into the camcorder

without using a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor, you

might not be able to remove it from the

camcorder.

• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within

the reach of small children. They might

accidentally swallow it.

On image data compatibility

• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick

Duo” by your camcorder conform to the

“Design rule for Camera File system” universal

standard established by the JEITA (Japan

Electronics and Information Technology

Industries Association).

• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still

images recorded on other devices (DCR-

TRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not

conform to the universal standard. (These

models are not sold in some regions.)

• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that

has been used with another device, format it

with your camcorder (p. 91). Note that

formatting erases all information on the

“Memory Stick Duo.”

• You may not be able to play back images with

your camcorder:

– When playing back image data modified on

your computer.

– When playing back image data recorded with

other devices.

This unit is compatible with an

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series).

Your camcorder operates only with an

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

“InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs

have the mark.

What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack?

An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a

lithium-ion battery pack that has functions

for communicating information related to

operating conditions between your

camcorder and a supplied 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.

To charge the battery pack

• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you

start using your camcorder.

• 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 of the AC

Adaptor/Charger turns off. If you charge the

About the “InfoLITHIUM”

battery pack

Continued ,

124

battery pack outside of this temperature range,

you may not be able to charge it efficiently.

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.

– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-F770/

F970 (optional).

• 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.

• 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.

• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three

times the expected recording time, and make

trial recordings before making the actual

recording.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The

battery pack is not water resistant.

About the 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. 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 rough

guide only.

• 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.

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 up on

your camcorder once a year to maintain 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, leave your camcorder in

tape recording standby until the power goes off

(p. 17).

About battery life

• Battery capacity decreases over time and

through repeated use. If decreased usage time

between charges becomes significant, it is

probably time to replace it with a new one.

• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,

operating and environmental conditions.

The HDV/DV (i.LINK) jack on your

camcorder is an i.LINK-compliant 4-pin

jack. This section describes the i.LINK

standard and its features.

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

devices. You can also control other devices

using the i.LINK.

i.LINK-compatible devices can be

connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible

applications are operations and data

transactions with various digital AV

devices.

When two or more i.LINK-compatible

devices are daisy-chained with the unit,

operation becomes possible from any

device in the chain. Note that operation

method may vary, or data transactions may

not be possible, depending on specifications

and characteristics of the connected

devices.

About i.LINK

Maintenance and precautions (Continued)

125

Additional Information

bNotes

• Normally, only one device can be connected to

this unit with an i.LINK cable. When

connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible

device having two or more HDV/DV

interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of

the device to be connected.

• 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 the 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 equipment. It

is also indicated near the i.LINK interface

on some devices.

The baud rate may differ from the indicated

value when the unit is connected to a device

with a different maximum baud rate.

Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or

the amount of data that can be sent or

received in one second. For example, a

baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100

megabits of data can be sent in one second.

To use i.LINK functions on this unit

For details on how to dub when this unit is

connected to other video devices having an

i.LINK interface, see page 99.

This unit can also be connected to other

i.LINK-compatible devices made by Sony

(for example, a VAIO series personal

computer) as well as to video devices.

Some i.LINK compatible video devices,

such as Digital Televisions, DVD,

MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are

not compatible with this unit. Before

connecting to other devices, be sure to

confirm whether the device is compatible

with an HDV/DV device or not. For details

on precautions and compatible application

software, refer also to the operating

instructions for the device to be connected.

bNotes

• When connecting a device with an i.LINK

terminal to your camcorder via an i.LINK cable,

switch off the device and unplug it from the

power socket before plugging in or unplugging

the i.LINK cable.

• x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the

xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is

a trademark of Sony.

• xvYCC is an international standard for

color space in video. This standard can

express a wider color range than the

currently used broadcast standard.

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.

– 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.

– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand

or dust gets in your camcorder, it may

malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction

cannot be repaired.

– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD

screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be

* What is Mbps?

About x.v.Color

About handling of your

camcorder

Continued ,

126

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).

• 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.

• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,

modifying, physical shock, or impact such as

hammering, dropping or stepping on the

product. Be particularly careful of the lens.

• Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.

• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF when

you are not using your camcorder.

• 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 power cord (mains

lead), pull it by the plug and not the lead.

• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)

such as by placing anything heavy on it.

• Keep metal contacts clean.

• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type

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.

– 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.

xWhen not using your camcorder for a

long time

• Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a

cassette for about 3 minutes.

• Use up the battery pack completely before

storing it.

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, [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.

xIf 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

one hour with the cassette lid open. Your

camcorder can be used again when both of

the following conditions are met:

• The warning message does not appear when the

power is turned on.

• Neither % nor Z flashes when a cassette is

inserted and the video operation buttons are

pressed.

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.

xNote 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.

• When you use your camcorder in a hot and

humid place.

Maintenance and precautions (Continued)

127

Additional Information

xHow to avoid 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 one hour).

Video head

If you play back a tape recorded in HDV

format, the image and sound may freeze for

a while (about 0.5 seconds).

This occurs if the HDV signals cannot be

recorded or played back correctly because

of dirt on the tape or video head. Depending

on the cassette, this fairly infrequently

occurs even if the cassette is brand new or

is not used a lot.

If this freezing point is created while

playing back, you can solve this problem

and see the pictures by rewinding after

slightly forwarding. Such a freezing point

cannot be recovered if it was created while

recording.

To prevent such a problem, use the Sony

mini DV cassette.

• If the following problem occurs, clean the video

heads for 10 seconds with the Sony cleaning

cassette (optional).

– Playback pictures do not move.

– Playback pictures do not appear.

– The sound breaks off.

–[x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning

cassette.] appears on the screen during

recording.

– The following phenomenon occurs in HDV

format.

– The following phenomenon occurs in

DVCAM (DV) format.

• The video heads will be worn after long use. If

you cannot obtain a clear image even after using

a cleaning cassette (optional), the video heads

may be worn out. Please contact your Sony

dealer or local authorized Sony service facility

to have the video heads replaced.

LCD screen

• Do not exert 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.

xTo clean the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen

dirty, it is recommended you use a soft

cloth 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.

On handling 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 avoid damage to the

finish.

– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,

alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide

and sunscreen.

The playback

screen pauses.

The playback screen

goes blank.

(Solid blue screen)

Block-noise

appears.

The playback screen goes blank.

(Solid blue screen)

Continued ,

128

– Handling with above substances on your

hands.

– Leaving the casing 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 mold, periodically clean the lens as

described above. It is recommended that you

operate your camcorder about once a month to

keep it in optimum state for a long time.

On charging the pre-installed

rechargeable battery

Your camcorder has a pre-installed

rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,

and other settings even when the POWER

switch is set to OFF. The pre-installed

rechargeable battery is always charged

while your camcorder is connected to the

wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC

Adaptor/Charger or while the battery pack

is inserted. The rechargeable battery will be

fully discharged in about 3 months if you

do not use your camcorder at all without the

AC Adaptor/Charger connected or the

battery pack attached. Use your camcorder

after charging the pre-installed

rechargeable battery.

However, even if the pre-installed

rechargeable battery is not charged, the

camcorder operation will not be affected as

long as you are not recording the date.

xProcedures

Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet

(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

1Remove the eye piece of the

viewfinder.

Slide down the viewfinder release lever

and hold it at the position (1), then lift

the eye piece of the viewfinder as

indicated with the arrow in the

illustration (2).

2Remove dust inside the eye piece

and viewfinder with a blower.

Maintenance and precautions (Continued)

129

Additional Information

Specifications

System

Video recording system (HDV)

2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system

Video recording system (DVCAM (DV))

2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system

Still image recording system

Exif Ver. 2.2*

Audio recording system (HDV)

Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio Layer-2,

Quantization: 16 bits

Fs48kHz (stereo)

transfer rate: 384 kbps

Audio recording system (DVCAM (DV))

Rotary heads, PCM system

Quantization: 12 bits

Fs32kHz (channel 1/2 stereo),

Quantization: 16 bits

Fs48kHz (channel 1/2 stereo)

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

1080/60i specification

Usable cassette

Mini DV cassette with the mark

printed or Mini DVCAM cassette with

the mark printed

Tape speed (HDV)

Approx. 18.812 mm/s

Tape speed (DVCAM)

Approx. 28.193 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)

63 min (using a PHDVM-63DM

cassette)

Fast forward/rewind time

Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a PHDVM-

63DM cassette and rechargeable

battery pack)

Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a PHDVM-

63DM cassette and AC Adaptor/

Charger)

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder (color, black and

white)

Picture

1.1 cm (0.45 type, aspect

ratio 16:9)

Total dot number

1 226 880 (approx. 852 × 3[RGB] ×

480)

Image device

6.0 mm (1/3 type) 3CMOS sensor

Recording Pixels (HDV/DV16:9 still

recording):

Max. 1.20 Mega (1 440 ×810) pixels**

Gross: Approx. 1 120 000 pixels

Effective (movie, 16:9):

Approx. 1 037 000 pixels

Effective (movie, 4:3):

Approx. 778 000 pixels

Effective (still, 16:9):

Approx. 1 037 000 pixels

Effective (still, 4:3):

Approx. 778 000 pixels

Lens

G Lens

20 ×(Optical), Approx. 30 ×(Digital,

when [D.EXTENDER] is set to [ON])

Focal length

f=4.1 - 82.0 mm (3/16 - 3 1/4 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still

camera

29.5 - 590 mm (1 3/16 - 23 1/4 in.)

(16:9),

36.1 - 722 mm (1 7/16 - 28 1/2 in.)

(4:3)

F1.6 - 3.4

Filter diameter: 72 mm (2 7/8 in.)

Continued ,

130

Color temperature

[AUTO]

(one push) A/B

[INDOOR] (3 200K)

[OUTDOOR] (5 800K±7 offset levels)

[MANU WB TEMP] (2 300K -

15 000K in 100K steps)

Minimum illumination

1.5 lx (lux) (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/30,

auto gain, auto iris) (F 1.6)

*“Exif” is a file format for still images,

established by the JEITA (Japan

Electronics and Information Technology

Industries Association). Files in this

format can have additional information

such as your camcorder’s setting

information at the time of recording.

**The unique pixel array of Sony's

ClearVid CMOS sensor and image

processing system (Enhanced Imaging

Processor) allows for still image

resolution equivalent to the sizes

described.

Output connectors

A/V Remote Connector

10-pin connector

When A/V connecting cable is

connected

Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p (burst

signal), 75 Ω (ohms)

When component A/V cable is

connected

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), PB/PR, CB/CR:

+/- 350 mV, 75 Ω (ohms)

Audio signal: -10 dBu (at load

impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output

impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ

(kilohms)

(0 dBu=0.775 Vrms)

HDMI OUT jack

TypeA (19-pin)

i (headphones) jack

Stereo-minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)

Input/Output connectors

LANC jack

Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)

INPUT1/INPUT2 jack

XLR 3-pin, female,

-48 dBu: 3kΩ (kilohms)

+4 dBu: 10kΩ (kilohms)

(0 dBu=0.775 Vrms)

HDV/DV jack

i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin

connector S100)

LCD screen

Picture

8.0 cm (3.2 type, aspect ratio 16:9)

Total dot number

921 600 (1 920 × 480)

General

Power requirements

DC 7.2 V (battery pack)

DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor/Charger)

Average power consumption*

During camera recording using the

microphone ECM-XM1 and viewfinder

with normal brightness:

HDV recording 7.1 W

DVCAM (DV) recording 6.8 W

During camera recording using the

microphone ECM-XM1 and LCD with

normal brightness:

HDV recording 7.3 W

DVCAM (DV) recording 7.0 W

Operating temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature

-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)

Specifications (Continued)

131

Additional Information

Dimensions (approx.)

HVR-Z5U:

169 × 188 × 451 mm

(6 3/4 × 7 1/2 × 17 7/8 in.)

(w/h/d)

including the projecting parts

169 × 188 × 451 mm

(6 3/4 × 7 1/2 × 17 7/8 in.)

(w/h/d)

including the projecting parts with the

battery pack (NP-F770)

HVR-Z5N:

169 × 188 × 451 mm

(6 3/4 × 7 1/2 × 17 7/8 in.)

(w/h/d)

including the projecting parts

169 × 188 × 451 mm

(6 3/4 × 7 1/2 × 17 7/8 in.)

(w/h/d)

including the projecting parts with the

battery pack (NP-F570)

Mass (approx.)

HVR-Z5U:

2.2 kg (5 lb 1 oz) including the lens

hood with lens cover

2.6 kg (5 lb 10 oz) including the battery

pack (NP-F770), cassette (PHDVM-

63DM), lens hood with lens cover and

microphone (ECM-XM1)

HVR-Z5N:

2.2 kg (5 lb 1 oz) including the lens

hood with lens cover

2.5 kg (5 lb 6 oz) including the battery

pack (NP-F570), cassette (PHDVM-

63DM), lens hood with lens cover and

microphone (ECM-XM1)

*When the HVR-MRC1 is used, the average

power consumption increases about 2.5 W.

AC Adaptor/Charger AC-VQ1050

Power requirements

AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Power consumption

22 W

Output voltage

DC 8.4 V*

Operating temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature

-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)

Dimensions (approx.)

123 × 53 × 135 mm

(4 7/8 × 2 1/8 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)

excluding the projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

390 g (13.8 oz) excluding the power

cord (mains lead)

*See the label on the AC Adaptor/Charger for

other specifications.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-F770

(supplied with HVR-Z5U)

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Maximum charge voltage

DC 8.4 V

Maximum charge current

3.0 A

Capacity

31.7 Wh (4 400 mAh)

Type

Li-ion

132

Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570

(supplied with HVR-Z5N)

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Maximum charge voltage

DC 8.4 V

Maximum charge current

3.0 A

Capacity

15.8 Wh (2 200 mAh)

Type

Li-ion

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

133

Additional Information

On trademarks

• “Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick

Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick

PRO Duo,” “ ,”

“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”

“ ,” “Memory Stick

Micro,” “MagicGate,” “ ,”

“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate

Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

• is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

• “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

• i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

• is a trademark.

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and

Windows Media are trademarks or registered

trademarks of U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the

U.S. and other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered

trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other

countries.

• HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony

Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.

• HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark

of Intel Corporation.

• Adobe, and Adobe Reader are trademarks of

Adobe Systems Incorporated.

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.

Notes on the License

ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN

CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY

MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE

MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING

VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED

MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED

WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE

PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT

PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS

AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250

STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,

COLORADO 80206.

134

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls

The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.

AAccessory shoe mount (134)

BHook for shoulder strap (137)

CBATT RELEASE button (14)

DZoom lever (28)

EASSIGN 7/PHOTO button (26)

FAccess lamp (23)

G“Memory Stick Duo” slot (22)

HGrip belt (17)

IMicrophone fixing clamper (10)

JMicrophone holder (10)

KMicrophone (10)

LAccessory shoe (134)

MLens hood with lens cover (12)

NLens (12)

To mount the accessory shoe

Mount the accessory shoe on the accessory

shoe mount as illustrated.

1Lift the edge of the accessory shoe plate

and pull it in the direction opposite to

that of the arrow on the accessory shoe

plate and remove it from the accessory

shoe.

2Place the accessory shoe as its

protrusions matches recesses of the

accessory shoe mount, then fix it to the

mount with four screws.

3Insert the accessory shoe plate in the

direction of the arrow on the plate

surface until the end of the plate

engages the end of the shoe.

To remove the accessory shoe

Remove the shoe plate in the same way as

step 1 of “To mount the accessory shoe.”

Loosen the 4 screws and remove the

accessory shoe from the accessory shoe

mount.

Accessory shoe

Accessory shoe plate

Accessory shoe

Accessory shoe plate

135

Quick Reference

AFront recording lamp (94)

The recording lamp flashes if the

remaining tape or battery is low.

BInternal microphone (10)

CFront remote sensor (94)

DFOCUS switch (29)

END filter (33)

FPUSH AUTO button (29)

GASSIGN 1 button/ZEBRA button (46)

HASSIGN 2 button/AE SHIFT button*

(46)

IASSIGN 3 button/REC REVIEW

button (46)

JLarge eyecup (19)

KCH1 (INT MIC/INPUT1) switch (44)

LAUTO/MAN (CH1) switch (44)

MAUDIO LEVEL(CH1) dial (44)

NAUDIO LEVEL(CH2) dial (44)

OAUTO/MAN (CH2) switch (44)

PCH2 (INT MIC/INPUT1/INPUT2)

switch (44)

QSTATUS CHECK button (55)

RPICTURE PROFILE button (35)

SMENU button (20)

TAUTO/MANUAL switch (30)

*The ASSIGN 2 button /AE SHIFT button has a

raised tactile dot for your convenience in

locating the button.

Continued ,

136

AASSIGN 4 button (46)

BASSIGN 5 button* (46)

CASSIGN 6 button (46)

DMemory Recording Unit jack (44)

For an optional memory recording unit

(HVR-DR60 or HVR-MRC1)

E HDV/DV jack (58)

FA/V Remote Connector (58)

GHDMI OUT jack (58)

Hi (headphones) jack

For stereo mini-jack headphones

IREC START/STOP button (24)

JINPUT2 jack (10)

KINPUT1 jack (10)

LINPUT2 switch (44)

MINPUT1 switch (44)

NCable holder (10)

Inner cable holder and outer cable

holder are provided for securing an

i.LINK cable and a microphone cable,

respectively.

OLANC jack

The LANC control jack is used for

controlling the tape transport of video

device and peripherals connected to it.

PPOWER switch (17)

QREC START/STOP button (24)

RCable holder (10)

For securing the i.LINK cable or other

cables

*The ASSIGN 5 button has a raised tactile dot for

your convenience in locating the button.

Identifying parts and controls (Continued)

137

Quick Reference

AHandle zoom lever (28)

BHook for shoulder strap (137)

CHandle zoom switch (28)

DLens cover lever (12)

EFocus ring (29)

FZoom ring (28)

GIris ring (30)

HGAIN button (32)

IWHT BAL button* (33)

JSHUTTER SPEED button (30)

K OPEN/EJECT lever (22)

LSEL/PUSH EXEC dial (20)

M (One push) button (34)

NWhite balance memory switch (33)

OGain switch (32)

PIRIS/EXPOSURE button (30)

*WHT BAL button has a raised tactile dot for

your convenience in locating the button.

To attach the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap (optional) to the

hooks for the shoulder strap.

Continued ,

138

ATC/U-BIT button

Switches between time code and user bit

to display on the LCD screen.

BDATA CODE button (54)

CVideo control buttons (STOP/REW/

PLAY*/FF/PAUSE/REC/SLOW) (51)

DVOLUME/MEMORY button* (51)

EMEMORY/DELETE button (51)

FMEMORY/INDEX button* (51)

GMEMORY/PLAY button (51)

HDISPLAY/BATT INFO button (54)

IRESET button

If you press the RESET button, all

settings including the clock setting

(except the Picture profile and Camera

profile settings) return to the default.

JLCD screen (18)

KViewfinder (18)

LViewfinder lens adjustment lever (18)

MViewfinder release lever (128)

NRear remote sensor (94)

ORear recording lamp (94)

The recording lamp flashes if the

remaining tape or battery is low.

*PLAY button, VOLUME/MEMORY button,

and MEMORY/INDEX button have raised

tactile dots for your convenience in locating the

buttons.

Identifying parts and controls (Continued)

139

Quick Reference

Remove the insulation sheet before using

the Remote Commander.

APHOTO (26)

The on-screen image when you press this

button will be recorded onto the “Memory

Stick Duo” as a still image.

BMemory control buttons (Index, –/+,

Memory/playback) (52)

CSEARCH M. (56)

D. >

EVideo control buttons (Rewind,

Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop,

Slow) (51)

FZERO SET MEMORY

This button is invalid with your

camcorder.

GTransmitter

HSTART/STOP (24)

IPower zoom (28)

JDISPLAY (54)

bNotes

• Aim the Remote Commander towards the

remote sensor to operate your camcorder.

• Point the remote sensor away from strong light

sources such as direct sunlight or overhead

lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander

may not function properly.

• 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.

To change the battery of the Remote

Commander

1While pressing on the tab, inset your

fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery

case.

2Place a new battery with the + side facing

up.

3Insert the battery case back into the Remote

Commander until it clicks.

• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the

operating distance of the Remote Commander

may shorten, or the Remote Commander may

not function properly. In this case, replace the

battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.

Use of another battery may present a risk of fire

or explosion.

Remote Commander

Insulation sheet

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not

recharge, disassemble or dispose of in

fire.

Tab

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Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder

The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.

The indicators will not be recorded on the tape during recording.

ARecording format ( or

, ) (85)

BRemaining battery (approx.)

CRecording status ([STBY] (standby) or

[REC] (recording))

DDuring recording:

Tape counter (hour: minute: second:

frame)

During playback:

Time code (hour: minute: second:

frame)

ERecording capacity of the tape (approx.)

FAudio level display (82)

GRemaining recording time of an external

Memory Recording Unit (optional)

HRecording folder (91)

IImage size (26)

JRecording indicator (26)

The date/time during recording and the

camera setting data will be recorded

automatically. They do not appear on the

screen during recording, but you can check

them on the screen by pressing the DATA

CODE button during playback (p. 54).

Recording movies

min

REC

HDV1080i

min

00:04:50:04

213 5

Recording still images

Data code during recording

101

1.2M

min

8q;

141

Quick Reference

KTape transport indicator

Recording mode (DVCAM or DV SP)

appears when a tape recorded in the DVCAM

or DV SP format is played back.

LData file name

MPicture number/Total number of

recorded pictures in the current

playback folder

NPlayback folder (92)

OPrevious/Next folder icon

The , or appears when the

first or last picture of the current folder is

displayed and when there are multiple folders

on the same “Memory Stick Duo.” You can

move to Previous/Next folder with the

VOLUME/MEMORY button.

Viewing movies

HDV1080i

00:04.50:04

2154

min

Viewing still images

min

101-0011

1.2M

9/9

101

MEMORY PLAY

qd qf

Continued ,

142

Upper left

Upper right

Center

Bottom

zTips

• Indicators may look different or appear at

different positions.

Indicators when you made

changes

Indicator Meaning

Recording format (85)

DV WIDE REC (86)*

QUICK REC (94)**

DV FRAME REC (75)*

ND filter (33)

INTERVAL REC (74)

EXT REC CTRL (88)

REC TYPE

SCAN TYPE (85)

Indicator Meaning

INDEX MARK (47)

HDV input/

DV input (100)

HDV output/

DV output (99)

i.LINK connection

(58, 96)

LCD backlight off (18)

00:00:00:00

min

Upper left Upper right

Bottom Center

Indicator Meaning

Z Warning (116)

Indicator Meaning

HISTOGRAM (80)

DV AU.MODE (DV

Audio mode) (77)*

Manual volume

control(44, 78)

9 Manual focus (29)

~ Picture profile (35)

SPOTLIGHT (72)

.BACK LIGHT (72)

SteadyShot off (72)

PEAKING (81)

D.EXTENDER (73)

AE SHIFT (71)

Extended clear scan

(32, 71)

EXPOSURE control

(31)

Auto setting (82)

n A B White balance (33)

FOCUS MACRO

(73)

HYPER GAIN (70)

x.v.Color (76)**

ZEBRA (80)

*The settings can be made only for the pictures

in the DVCAM (DV) format.

** The setting can be made only for the pictures in

the HDV format.

Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder (Continued)

143

Continued ,

Quick Reference

Index

Access lamp..........................23

Accessory shoe ...................134

Accessory shoe kit ..................9

Accessory shoe mount ........134

Accessory shoe plate...........134

ADVANCE...........................81

AE RESPONSE....................71

AE SHIFT.............................71

AE SHIFT button..................46

AF ASSIST...........................73

AGC LIMIT..........................70

ALL ERASE.........................91

ALL FILES...........................91

ALL OUTPUT......................84

ASPECT ...............................81

ASSIGN 7/PHOTO button

........................................26, 46

ASSIGN BTN.......................93

ASSIGN buttons ...................46

AT IRIS LMT .......................71

ATW SENS ....................70, 71

AUDIO CH SEL...................79

AUDIO LEVEL (CH1)

dial ........................................44

AUDIO LEVEL (CH1/CH2)

dial ........................................44

AUDIO LEVEL (CH2)

dial ........................................44

AUDIO LIMIT .....................77

AUDIO SET menu ...............77

AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2)

switch....................................44

AUTO/MANUAL switch .....30

AU. MAN GAIN ..................78

AU.LVL DISP

(Audio level display) ............82

A/V connecting cable .....63, 97

A/V connecting cable with

S VIDEO.........................63, 96

A/V Remote Connector ........58

BACK LIGHT..............72, 109

BAR ..................................... 82

BATT RELEASE (battery

release) button ......................14

Battery .................................. 13

Battery Info ..........................55

BEEP .................................... 94

BLACK FADER ..................73

BLACK GAMMA ............... 37

BLACK LEVEL .................. 37

Button-type lithium battery

............................................ 139

Cable holder ......................... 10

CAM DATA DSP (Camera

data display) ................. 82, 109

CAMERA PROF.

(Camera profile)................... 92

CAMERA SET menu...........69

Cassette

Insert/Eject.................... 22

Tape ............................ 119

Cassette compartment .......... 22

CENTER TRIG....................73

CH1 (INT MIC/INPUT1)

switch ................................... 10

CH2 (INT MIC/INPUT1/

INPUT2) switch ...................10

Charge lamp .........................13

Charging time....................... 14

CLOCK SET ..................20, 93

CNTRST ENHCR........ 72, 109

COLOR BAR.......................76

COLOR CORRCT (Color

Correct) ................................ 39

COLOR DEPTH ..................39

COLOR LEVEL ..................38

COLOR MODE ...................38

COLOR PHASE .................. 38

Component A/V cable..........59

Computer ............................105

Connect

TV .................................58

VCR...............................96

Connecting cord....................15

COPY ...................................42

CURRENT FLDR ................91

DATA CODE button ............54

Date and time................21, 140

DATE REC...................94, 110

Date search ...........................56

DEGREE ..............................83

Deleting camera profile settings

..............................................93

Deleting still images .............53

DETAIL................................41

DF .........................................89

DISP OUTPUT.....................84

DISPLAY SET menu ...........80

DISPLAY/BATT INFO

button........................18, 54, 55

DOWN CONVERT..............87

DRUM RUN.........................95

Dubbing ................................96

DV ........................................85

DV AUDIO MIX..................79

DV AU. MODE

(DV Audio mode).................77

DV format.............................85

DV FRAME REC.........75, 110

DV PROGRE........................86

DV REC MODE

(Recording mode).................86

DV SP...................................86

DV WIDE CONV.................87

DV WIDE REC ....................86

DVCAM ...............................86

D.EXTENDER

(Digital Extender).........73, 109

144

Index (Continued)

ECS FREQ. ..................71, 110

ECS (Extended clear scan) ...32

END SEARCH.....................48

End search ............................48

END TRIG ...........................73

Expanded focus ....................30

EXPOSURE .........................69

EXP.FOCUS...................30, 46

EXP.FOCUS TYPE..............82

EXT ONLY ..........................88

EXT REC CTRL ..........88, 110

Extended clear scan (ECS)...32

FADER.........................73, 109

FILE NO. (File number).......91

FLCKR REDUCE ................72

Focus ....................................29

FOCUS DISP .......................83

FOCUS MACRO .................73

Focus ring.............................29

FOCUS switch......................29

Folder

NEW FOLDER .............91

PB FOLDER (Playback

folder)............................92

REC FOLDER (Recording

folder)............................91

FORMAT .............................91

FREE RUN...........................90

FS32K...................................77

FS48K...................................77

Gain ......................................32

GAIN button.........................32

GAIN SETUP.......................69

Gain switch...........................32

GAMMA ..............................37

Grip belt................................17

GUIDEFRAME ................... 81

HANDLE ZOOM ................ 73

Handle zoom........................ 28

Handle zoom lever............... 28

Handle zoom switch............. 28

HDMI cable ......................... 59

HDMI OUT jack.................. 59

HDV..................................... 85

HDV format ....................... 118

HDV PROGRE.................... 85

HDV1080i............................ 85

HDV/DV format .................. 85

HDV/DV jack ...................... 60

Headphones jack ................ 136

High definition TV............... 58

HISTOGRAM.............. 80, 109

Hook for shoulder strap ..... 137

HOURS METER ................. 94

HYPER GAIN ..................... 70

INDEX MARK.................... 47

Index screen ......................... 52

Index search ......................... 56

Index signal.......................... 47

Indicators ........................... 142

INDOOR.............................. 34

Indoor................................... 34

INPUT1.......................... 10, 44

INPUT1 jack.................. 10, 44

INPUT1 MIC NR................. 78

INPUT1 switch .................... 44

INPUT1 TRIM..................... 79

INPUT1 WIND.................... 79

INPUT2.......................... 10, 44

INPUT2 jack........................ 44

INPUT2 MIC NR................. 79

INPUT2 switch .................... 44

INPUT2 TRIM..................... 79

INPUT2 WIND ....................79

Insulation sheet...................139

INTELLIGENT..............70, 71

INTERLACE........................85

Internal microphone .............10

INTERVAL..........................74

INTERVAL REC .........74, 110

IN/OUT REC menu..............85

IRIS ................................30, 69

Iris ring .................................30

IRIS/EXPOSURE.................69

IRIS/EXPOSURE button .....30

i.LINK ................................124

i.LINK cable......... 60, 100, 102

i.LINK SET ..........................87

JPEG...................................122

KNEE ...................................38

LANC jack .................134, 136

LANGUAGE........................93

Large eyecup ........................19

Last scene review .................48

LAST SCN RVW.................48

LCD......................................18

LCD backlight ......................18

LCD BL LEVEL ..........83, 109

LCD BRIGHT......................83

LCD COLOR .......................83

LCD PANEL........................84

Lens ....................................128

Lens cover lever ...................12

Lens hood with lens cover....12

LETTER SIZE......................84

LINKED...............................78

145

Quick Reference

Macintosh ...........................105

MANU WB TEMP.........34, 70

MARKER .....................81, 109

Memory A.............................34

Memory B.............................34

Memory Recording Unit jack

..............................................44

MEMORY SET menu ..........91

“Memory Stick”..............2, 122

“Memory Stick Duo”....22, 122

Insert/Eject.....................22

Number of recordable

pictures ..........................26

Write-protect tab..........122

“Memory Stick Duo” slot cover

..............................................22

MEMORY/DELETE button

..............................................53

MEMORY/INDEX button ...51

MEMORY/PLAY button .....51

AUDIO SET menu ........77

CAMERA SET menu ....69

DISPLAY SET menu ....80

IN/OUT REC menu.......85

MEMORY SET menu

.......................................91

OTHERS menu..............92

TC/UB SET menu .........89

Using the menu..............64

MENU button .......................20

Menu items ...........................66

Microphone...........................10

Microphone fixing clamper

..............................................10

Microphone holder................10

MIC+48V..............................44

MINUS AGC........................70

MIX ......................................79

Moisture condensation........126

MPEG2 ...............................104

ND filter ...............................33

NDF...................................... 89

NEW FOLDER.................... 91

NORMAL ............................ 81

NTSC ......................... 112, 118

NUMBER............................. 82

One push button ...................34

OPEN/EJECT lever.............. 22

OPERATION ....................... 95

OTHERS menu ....................92

OUTDOOR .......................... 34

Outdoor ................................ 34

Outside power source........... 15

PAL .................................... 118

PB FOLDER

(Playback folder)................. 92

PB ZOOM (Playback zoom)

.............................................. 93

PEAKING .................... 81, 109

PHOTO ................................ 46

PHOTO button .....................26

Picture profile.......................35

PICTURE PROFILE button

.............................................. 35

Picture Search ......................52

PLAY button........................51

Playing time .........................14

POWER switch ....................17

Pre-installed rechargeable

battery................................. 128

PRESET ............................... 89

PROFILE NAME.................42

PROGRESSIVE................... 85

PUSH AT IRIS.....................46

PUSH AUTO button ............ 30

PUSH (lens hood release)

button ................................... 12

QUICK REC.........................94

REC CH SELECT switch

..............................................10

REC CTL MODE .................88

REC FOLDER (Recording

folder) ...................................91

REC FORMAT.....................85

REC LAMP[F] .....................94

REC LAMP[R].....................94

REC LINK............................76

REC PAUSE.........................88

REC REVIEW......................48

Rec review............................48

REC REVIEW button...........48

REC RUN.............................90

REC START/STOP button

..............................................24

REC TIME......................73, 74

REC TIMING.......................73

REC TYPE ...........................85

Recording .............................24

Recording lamp ....................24

Recording time .....................14

REGENERATE....................90

RELAY.................................88

REMAINING .......................84

Remaining battery ................55

Remote Commander...........139

REMOTE CTRL (Remote

control) .................................94

Remote sensor ......................94

RESET............................42, 89

RESET button.....................138

RING ASSIGN.....................69

RING ROTATE....................69

S VIDEO jack...........61, 63, 96

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Index (Continued)

SAFETY ZONE ...................81

SCAN TYPE ........................86

SEARCH M..........................56

Self-diagnosis display.........116

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.........20

SEPARATE..........................78

SHOT TRANSITION...........75

Shot transition.......................48

Shoulder strap.....................137

SHUTTER DISP ..................83

Shutter speed ........................32

SHUTTER SPEED button

..............................................32

SKINTONE DTL (Skintone

detail)....................................42

Skip Scan..............................52

Slot........................................23

SMOOTH GAIN ..................70

SMOOTH WB......................71

SMTH SLW REC

(Smooth slow recording)

......................................73, 109

Specifications .....................129

SPEED ZOOM.....................73

SPOTLIGHT ................72, 109

START TIMER....................76

START TRIG.......................73

Status check..........................55

STATUS CHECK button .....55

STBY COMMAND .............88

STEADYSHOT....................72

STOP ....................................88

Supplied items ........................8

SYNCHRONOUS................88

Tape counter .......................140

TAPE RUN...........................95

Tape......................See Cassette

TC COUNTUP .............89, 109

TC FORMAT .......................89

TC LINK ......................90, 109

TC MAKE............................ 90

TC PRESET......................... 89

TC RUN............................... 90

TC/UB SET menu................ 89

TC/U-BIT button ............... 138

Telephoto ............................. 28

THREADING ...................... 95

Time code .......................... 140

TONE................................... 77

Trademark.......................... 133

TRANS TIME...................... 75

Transmitter......................... 139

TRIG .................................... 73

TRIG LEVEL ...................... 73

Troubleshooting ................. 106

TV ........................................ 58

TV color systems ............... 118

UB PRESET ........................ 89

UB TIME REC .................... 90

UB-DATE/TC-TIME... 90, 109

Using the menu items .......... 64

Using your camcorder abroad

........................................... 118

VCR HDV/DV..................... 85

VF B.LIGHT................ 83, 109

VF COLOR.......................... 84

VF POWERMODE.............. 84

Video control buttons......... 139

Video head ......................... 127

VIDEO OUT........................ 87

Viewfinder ........................... 18

Viewfinder lens adjustment

lever ..................................... 18

Viewfinder release lever .... 128

Volume........................... 44, 52

VOLUME/MEMORY button

............................................. 51

V-OUT/PANEL ...................84

Warning indicators .............116

Warning messages..............117

WB OUTDR LVL................70

WB PRESET........................70

WB SHIFT ...........................41

WB TEMP SET....................70

White balance.......................33

White balance memory switch

..............................................34

WHITE FADER...................73

WHT BAL button.................33

Wide angle............................28

Wind screen..........................10

Windows.............................105

WORLD TIME ............93, 110

Write-protect tab ........120, 122

XLR SET........................78, 79

x.v.Color.......................76, 110

ZEBRA.........................80, 109

ZEBRA button......................46

Zoom ....................................28

ZOOM DISPLAY ................82

Zoom lever ...........................28

Zoom ring.............................28

“Memory Stick Duo” ...........22

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