4-111-862-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-FX1000 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality 12 Getting Started 16 Recording/ 28 Playback Using the Menu 62 Dubbing/Editing 84 Using a Computer 91 Troubleshooting 94 US Additional Information 107 Quick Reference 123 Spanish Quick Guide/ 135 Guía rápida en español Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.
WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. • This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
Read this first (Continued) – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
• 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 highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
Read this first (Continued) On playing back HDV tapes on other devices You cannot play back a tape recorded in the HDV format on DV format video cameras or on mini DV players. Check the contents of tapes by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them back on other devices. Note on the icons used in this manual Features available for the HDV format only Features available for the DV format only This function that can be used when i.LINK cable is connected.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................3 Read this first ...........................................................................................5 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! .............................................................12 Features of this camcorder .....................................................................13 Handy Functions for Recording ................................
Table of Contents (Continued) Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ............................... 52 Changing the screen........................................................................... 52 Displaying recording data (Data code)............................................... 52 Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ................. 53 Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info) .................................... 53 Locating a scene on a tape ....................
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ......................................................................................94 Warning indicators and messages .......................................................104 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..............................................................107 Maintenance and precautions ..............................................................110 HDV format and recording/playback ................................................
Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! High image quality Being HDV format compliant, your camcorder is ready to shoot crystal clear, high-definition images. What is the HDV format? The HDV format is a video format for shooting and playing back high definition images on popular DV standard cassette tapes.
Features of this camcorder The HDV1080i specification digital HD video camera recorder has the following features to enable you to record beautiful scenery while traveling, etc., in high definition quality. 1 3-ClearVid CMOS sensor system installed 2 20 × optical zoom G Lens installed The 20 × optical zoom G Lens enables you to zoom-in on distant objects and record in high definition quality.
Handy Functions for Recording Still image Dual Rec (p. 30) You can record 1.2M still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” during recording movie. Smooth slow recording (p. 69) Moving subjects can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion. Saving Camera profile (p. 81) Two settings profiles, including brightness, color, etc., can be saved in your camcorder. This enables you to use saved settings data to quickly reproduce suitable shooting settings. Iris ring (p.
Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 57) Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition) picture on a high definition TV. • For details on HDV1080i specification compliant TVs, see page 58. Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) quality for playback on a conventional TV. Dubbing to other video equipment (p. 84) x Connecting to an HDV1080i specification An optional i.
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 p. 6, p. 110 and p. 111 for types of cassette tapes and “Memory Stick Duo” that you can use on your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 18) Large eyecup (1) (p. 23) Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) (p. 18, 112) Lens hood with lens cover (1) (p.
Step 2: Attaching 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. Getting Started Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open the lens cover, and move the lever to CLOSE to close the lens cover. PUSH (lens hood release) button Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow 2.
Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) with the supplied AC Adaptor. b Notes 2 With the B mark on the DC plug facing outwards, connect the DC plug to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) (p. 112). B mark DC plug DC IN jack To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor Power cord (mains lead) 1 Press the battery pack against the back of your camcorder and slide it down.
After charging the battery Recording time The CHG lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. z Tips • You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with this camcorder. • You can check the remaining battery life with the battery info function (p. 53) b Notes Recording in the HDV format Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. HDV format pictures Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed NP-F570 (supplied) 200 210 NP-F770 415 435 NP-F970 630 660 DV format pictures Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed NP-F570 (supplied) 220 230 NP-F770 445 470 NP-F970 675 705 * When the LCD backlight turns on.
Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly To record or play back, set the POWER switch to the respective direction. When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 24). 2 Hold the camcorder properly. Getting Started POWER switch 1 While pressing the green button, 3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip belt. slide the POWER switch. Press and hold the green button when you slide the POWER switch from OFF (CHG). CAMERA: To record pictures.
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 180 degrees (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play back (2). 1Open 180 degrees. The viewfinder You can view pictures using the viewfinder to save the battery, or when the picture on the LCD screen is not clear. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it until the picture becomes clear. 290 degrees (max.) 2180 degrees (max.
When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see b Notes • Do not remove the pre-attached eyecup. Getting Started 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. 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 this 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. z Tips • 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. 117).
z Tips • The date and time are automatically recorded on the tape, and can be displayed during playback (DATA CODE button, p. 52). Changing the language setting Getting Started You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Press the MENU button to select the (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE] (p. 82).
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. Cassette tape You can use mini DV (p. 110). cassettes only 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. b Notes • Do not push the portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while the cassette compartment is sliding in. Doing so may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever z Tips • The recordable time varies depending on [DV REC MODE] (p. 78).
2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the right direction until it clicks. Getting Started Access lamp b Notes • 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. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data.
Recording/Playback Recording REC START/STOP button B PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button Recording lamp Lens hood with lens cover Recording lamp POWER switch REC START/STOP button A Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo.” Do the following steps to record movies. z Tips • This camcorder can record movies in HDV or DV format. The factory setting is HDV format ([REC FORMAT] p. 77). 1 Open the shutter of the lens hood.
3 Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B). 60min REC 60min [STBY] t [REC] The recording lamp lights up during recording. To stop the movie recording, press the REC START/STOP button again. • When recording in HDV format, the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in DV format, you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([DV WIDE REC] p. 78). • You can change the screen display during recording (p. 52). • Indicators displayed on the screen during recording are shown on page 128.
Recording (Continued) To capture still images Press the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button or the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander. A still image will be recorded on the disappears when “Memory Stick Duo.” the recording is completed. You can capture still images during movie recording. b Notes • 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.
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings Using the handle zoom Adjusting the zoom A C 1 Set the handle zoom switch B to VAR or FIX. z Tips B D • 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. 69). b Notes Move the power zoom lever C slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Adjusting the focus manually 2 Rotate the focus ring A and adjust the focus. 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any farther. 9 when the focus cannot be changes to adjusted any closer. z Tips For focusing manually • It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording.
Using the expanded focus (Expanded focus) Adjusting the image brightness b Notes • The image returns to the original size when you press the REC START/STOP button or the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button D. z Tips • You can select a type of an expanded image displayed during the expanded focus ([EXP.FOCUS TYPE] p. 75). • You can assign [EXP.FOCUS] to any one of the ASSIGN buttons (p. 44).
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) value). The current F value appears on the screen. 1 Select [IRIS] from (CAMERA SET) menu t [IRIS/EXPOSURE] t [RING ASSIGN] (p. 66). 2 During recording or standby, set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to MANUAL. 3 When the iris is automatically adjusted, press the IRIS/EXPOSURE button H. next to the iris value disappears (p. 75), or the iris value appears on the screen. 4 Adjust the iris by turning the iris ring A.
z Tips b Notes • 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. See step 3 in “Adjusting the gain” on page 35 for details on how to adjust the gain. • When you press the SHUTTER SPEED button D while is displayed on the screen next to the shutter speed value, disappears and you can adjust the shutter speed manually.
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) To adjust the shutter speed automatically Press the SHUTTER SPEED button D twice, or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO. The shutter speed value disappears, or appears next to the shutter speed value. Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance) b Notes • When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, white balance) also become automatic.
Indicator Shooting conditions A (Memory A) B (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. 37). • Recording neon signs or fireworks Outdoor ([OUTDOOR]) • Recording sunset/ n Indoor ([INDOOR]) Press the WHT BAL button A or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to AUTO.
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Picture profile number (setting name) Recording condition PP1 :USER You can assign your own setting PP2 :USER You can assign your own setting. PP3 :PORTRAIT Appropriate setting to record people PP4 :CINEMA Appropriate setting to record film-like pictures PP5 :SUNSET Appropriate setting to record sunset PP6 :MONOTONE Appropriate setting to record monotone pictures 1 During standby, press the PICTURE PROFILE button B.
GAMMA To select a gamma curve. 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 BLK COMPNSTN To select a gamma curve characteristic for dark areas. Description and settings [OFF] Normal setting [STRETCH] Improves gamma curve characteristics and enhances gradation in dark areas.
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) COLOR PHASE To set the color phase. Item Description and settings -7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish) COLOR DEPTH To set the color depth. 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).
SKINTONE DTL To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles. 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. [RANGE] : Sets the color range.
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) To name the picture profile settings You can name picture profile1 through 6. 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button B. 2 Select the picture profile that you want to name with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. 3 Select [SETTING] t [PROFILE NAME] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. 4 Select a letter with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. Repeat this operation until a complete name is entered. PICT. PROFILE 5 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
1 Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch A of the channel to be adjusted to MAN. appears on the screen. 2 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial B to adjust the volume during recording or standby. Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch A to AUTO. z Tips • To check other audio settings, press the STATUS CHECK button C. You can also check microphone audio levels. • For other settings, see the (AUDIO SET) menu (p. 73).
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 6 buttons. ASSIGN 4-6 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. 82) D.EXTENDER (p. 69) RING ROTATE (p. 66) AE SHIFT (p. 67) (ASSIGN 2 button) INDEX MARK (p. 45) STEADYSHOT (p.
5 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. 6 Press the MENU button B to hide the menu screen. z Tips Recording an index signal If you record a scene with an index signal, you can easily find that scene during play back (p. 55). The index function will make it easier to check the transition of recording or edit your pictures using index signals. 1 Assign [INDEX MARK] to one of the ASSIGN buttons (p. 44). 2 Press the ASSIGN button to which [INDEX MARK] is assigned.
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued) 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 the standby at the point where the last recording has finished. b Notes • 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.
2 Store the settings (shot) 4 Record using the shot transition 1 Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION STORE screen. 6 0 min STBY SHOT TRANSITION 0:00:05 STORE SHOT-A SHOT-B function 1 Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION EXEC screen. STORE 6 0 min STBY SHOT TRANSITION 0:00:05 EXEC SHOT-A SHOT-B S b Notes • The setting values assigned to SHOT-A and SHOT-B are deleted when the POWER switch is turned to OFF (CHG).
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued) – The ASSIGN button to which [SMTH SLW REC] is assigned. z Tips • You can also make a transition from the SHOTA to saved 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.
Playback VOLUME/ MEMORY button PLAY button POWER switch Recording/Playback SEL/PUSH EXEC dial MEMORY/PLAY button MEMORY/INDEX button MEMORY/DELETE button You can play back movies as follows. 1 Slide the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the green button. 2 Start playing back. Press m (rewind) to go to the point you want to view, then press N (play) to start playback.
Playback (Continued) z Tips • See page 130 for indicators displayed on the screen during playback. • See page 52 for how to switch displays during playback. • To play back the tape recorded using a monaural microphone connected, see [MULTI-SOUND] (p. 73). • To reset the tape counter, press the ZERO SET MEM button. You can also use the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the Remote Commander (p. 54). To search for a scene while viewing a movie Press and hold m/M during playback (Picture Search).
b Notes • Still images cannot be restored once you delete them. • You cannot delete still images when the “Memory Stick Duo” is write-protected (p. 111) or the still image is protected (p. 96). z Tips • 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. 80).
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder Displaying recording data (Data code) You can display information, including date, time and camera data, automatically stored during recording on the screen during playback. 1 Set the POWER switch B to VCR. 2 Press 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.
E Shutter speed F White balance appears during playback of the movie recorded with the shot transition. AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t CAMERA When the POWER switch B is set to VCR, the display changes in the following sequence: AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN b Notes Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) To hide the display • Press the STATUS CHECK button C. Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button E.
Locating a scene on a tape Commander at the scene where you want to create a cue point. The tape counter is reset to “0:00:00” appears on the screen. and A 60min 0:00:00 B C E F D G If the tape counter is not displayed, press the DISPLAY button G. 2 Press the STOP button F when H you want to stop playback. 3 Press the mREW button C. The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches “0:00:00.” The tape counter returns to the time disappears. code display, and 4 Press the PLAY button E.
Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) You can search scenes by recording dates. 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR. 2 Press the SEARCH M. button A 3 Press 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. You can search scenes by indexes recorded at the start of recording (p. 45).
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 to obtain AC power (p. 18). 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. 1 A/V R 2 HDMI OUT 3 b Notes • Make all menu settings on your camcorder before connecting.
Connecting to a high definition TV A movie recorded in HD quality is played back in HD quality. A movie recorded in SD quality is played back in SD quality. COMPONENT IN HDMI HDMI i.LINK (for HDV1080i) B C AUDIO : Signal flow Type A Camcorder 2 Cable TV Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB Menu Setting Recording/Playback A (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 77) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (p.
Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) : Signal flow Type Camcorder B 3 Cable HDMI cable (optional) TV HDMI HDMI IN IN Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 77) b Notes • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. • Pictures in the DV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the pictures. • DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 84) cannot be output.
Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 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. COMPONENT IN i.LINK i.LINK VIDEO/AUDIO VIDEO/AUDIO AUDIO E F G To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Change [TV TYPE] setting to match your TV (p. 79).
Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) : Signal flow Type Camcorder D Cable TV Component A/V cable (supplied) 2 (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 77) [COMPONENT] t [480i] (p. 79) [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 79) (White) (Red) b Notes • If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not outputted. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. E 1 i.
: Signal flow Type Camcorder Cable TV A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 77) [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 79) 2 (White) (Red) (Yellow) • 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.
Using the Menu Using the menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen. CAMERA SET (p. 66) AUDIO SET (p. 73) DISPLAY SET (p. 74) IN/OUT REC (p. 77) MEMORY SET (p. 80) OTHERS (p. 81) STBY OTHERS RETURN CAMERA PROF. ASSIGN BTN PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS POWER switch MENU button SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 1 While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch.
6 Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen. To return to the previous screen, select RETURN].
. Menu items Available menu items (z) vary depending on the POWER switch position. Position of POWER switch: CAMERA VCR z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – z z z – – – – – z z z z z z z z z z – – – – – – – z (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 66) PROG.SCAN IRIS/EXPOSURE GAIN SETUP AGC LIMIT MINUS AGC WB PRESET AWB SENS AE SHIFT AE RESPONSE AT IRIS LMT FLCKR REDUCE CNTRST ENHCR BACK LIGHT SPOTLIGHT STEADYSHOT AF ASSIST HANDLE ZOOM D.
Position of POWER switch: LCD COLOR LCD BL LEVEL VF B.LIGHT VF POWERMODE LETTER SIZE REMAINING DISP OUTPUT CAMERA VCR z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z – z z z z z – z z – z z z – z z z z – z z z z z z z z z z z z – z z z z z z z z z z z – z – z (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 77) (MEMORY SET) menu (p. 80) ALL ERASE FORMAT FILE NO. NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER PB FOLDER Using the Menu REC FORMAT VCR HDV/DV DV REC MODE DV WIDE REC COMPONENT i.LINK CONV TV TYPE (OTHERS) (p. 81) CAMERA PROF. ASSIGN BTN PHOTO/EXP.
(CAMERA SET) menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) b Notes The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 62 for details on selecting menu items. z Tips Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. PROG.SCAN You can capture progressive scan images with a vertical resolution of 1,080 lines.
2 Set 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. 3 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 4 Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen. AGC LIMIT 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].
Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. AE RESPONSE 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]. AT IRIS LMT 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].
B STANDARD 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 is for use with wide conversion lenses (optional). It is the optimum setting for use with a Sony VCL-HG0872A wide conversion lens. AF ASSIST 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.
Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. After executing [SMTH SLW REC] with an ASSIGN button, you can also cancel [SMTH SLW REC] by pressing the ASSIGN button again. See page 44 for details on how to use the ASSIGN buttons. You can select the [SMTH SLW REC] settings suitable for your recording. x TIMING You can use this to select when recording starts in relation to when the REC START/ STOP button is pressed.
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.
Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. SOFT TRANS b Notes Make the transition slowly at the beginning and end, and linearly in between. • This function is automatically set to [OFF] when you turn the power off and back on. *1 x TYPE • Selects a type of the color bars. *2 b Notes • You cannot change [TRANS TIME] and [TRANS CURVE] settings during store, check, or execution of [SHOT TRANSITION].
(AUDIO SET) menu Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/DV AUDIO MIX, etc.) MULTI-SOUND The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 62 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select the (AUDIO SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. DV AU.MODE (DV Audio mode) You can select whether to play back audio recorded using other devices with dual sound or stereo sound.
(DISPLAY SET) menu 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 62 for details on selecting menu items. B OFF 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.
b Notes • You cannot record an image with enhanced details on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.” z Tips • You can focus more easily using this function in combination with the expanded focus function (p. 33). MARKER x ON/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.” x GUIDEFRAME When you select [ON], you can display frame markers that help you to check horizontal and vertical positions of a subject.
Press the MENU button t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. AU.LVL DISP (Audio level display) When you set this function to [ON], you can display the audio level meter on the screen. The default setting is [ON]. VF B.LIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. B NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. b Notes Audio level meter LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
(IN/OUT REC) menu rewound to the beginning. It is displayed when you start playback or recording. Recording settings, input and output settings (VCR HDV/DV/DV REC MODE/ DV WIDE REC/ TV TYPE, etc.) DISP OUTPUT You can select outputs to which display information, such as time code, is outputted. B LCD PANEL Outputs the information to the LCD screen and viewfinder. V-OUT/PANEL Outputs the information to the LCD screen, viewfinder and composite output.
Press the MENU button t select the B AUTO Automatically switches between HDV signals and DV signals during playback. During the i.LINK connection, recognizes HDV signals and DV signals, and automatically inputs or outputs the 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.
COMPONENT You can select [480i] or [1080i/480i] depending on your TV when you connect your camcorder to a TV via a component A/V cable. B 16:9 Select to view your pictures on a 16:9 (wide) TV. HDV/DV (16:9) format pictures DV (4:3) format pictures 480i Supports connection between your camcorder and a TV with a component input jack that supports the 480i format. B 1080i/480i Supports connection between your camcorder and a TV with a component input jack that supports the 1080i format.
(MEMORY SET) menu 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 62 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select the (MEMORY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. ALL ERASE You can delete all the still images without image protection on a “Memory Stick Duo” or in the selected folder. 1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRENT FLDR].
(OTHERS) menu Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (QUICK REC/BEEP, etc.) REC FOLDER (Recording folder) You can select a folder in which you want to store still images. Select the folder with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. z Tips • The still images will be stored in the 101MSDCF folder by default. • Once you store the still images in the current folder, the folder is selected as a playback folder. PB FOLDER (Playback folder) CAMERA PROF.
Press the MENU button t select the (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. x To change the camera profile name You can change the camera profile name. 1 Select [PROFILE NAME] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 2 Select the camera profile of which you want to change the name with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. [PROFILE NAME] screen appears. 3 Change the profile name with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. z Tips •You can enter the name in the same way as the picture profile (p. 42). 4 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
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. z Tips • When this function is set to [ON], the interval between scenes freezes for a moment (editing on your computer is recommended).
Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 18). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Connecting to external devices 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.
: Signal flow Camcorder Cable External device HDV1080i compatible device t HD quality* i.LINK cable (optional) 1 • i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required on the external device. AV device with i.LINK jack t SD quality* i.
Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. (Continued) b Notes • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing these menu settings, otherwise the VCR/DVD device may not correctly identify the video signal. z Tips • This camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be connected.
Dubbing to another device 1 Prepare your camcorder for playback. Insert the recorded cassette. Slide the POWER switch to VCR. Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (TV, etc.) (p. 79). 2 Prepare 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. 3 Connect your VCR/DVD device to your camcorder as a recording device. See page 84 for connection details.
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.
Recording movies 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR. 2 Set 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 DV format compatible device (p. 77). 3 Connect your VCR as a player to When an i.
Recording pictures from a VCR (Continued) Recording still images Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder beforehand, and set [PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS] to [PHOTO] (the default setting) (p. 82). 1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in “Recording movies.” 2 Start playing the cassette. The pictures on the VCR appear on the screen of your camcorder. 3 Press the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button on your camcorder or the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander at the scene you want to record.
Using a Computer 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 DV) as shown in the table below.
Copying movies on a tape to a computer (Continued) Notes on connecting to the computer z Tips • 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.
Copying still images to a computer System requirements • 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.” Copying the pictures 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. 1 Turn on your computer.
Troubleshooting 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. 94 • Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”···p. 95 • Recording···p. 96 • Playback···p. 99 • Connecting to TV···p. 100 • Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices···p. 101 • Connecting to a computer···p.
• 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. 18, 112).
Troubleshooting (Continued) The remaining tape indicator is not displayed. • Set [ REMAINING] to [ON] to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 76). The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding. • When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. This is not a malfunction. You cannot delete pictures of the “Memory Stick Duo.” • The pictures are protected.
• • • • Do not record pictures in the HDV and DV formats on the same tape. Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape. Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode. When [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], you cannot record a smooth transition (p. 82). The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image. • Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p. 83). • There is no shutter sound while during movie shooting. End search does not work. • Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 45).
Troubleshooting (Continued) Cannot use Situation [LCD BL LEVEL], [VF B.LIGHT] AC power source is being used. [WORLD TIME] Date and time are not set. [x.v.Color] [REC FORMAT] is set to [DV]. [INTERVAL REC] [PROG.SCAN] is set to [24] or [30]. [DV FRAME REC] [REC FORMAT] is set to [HDV1080i]. 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.
Playback If you are playing back pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo,” see also the Cassette tapes/ “Memory Stick Duo” section (p. 95). You cannot play back tape. • Slide the POWER switch to VCR. • Rewind the tape (p. 49). 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. 112).
Troubleshooting (Continued) The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off. • This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 116). • 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. The tape you are playing was recorded with the gain set to -6dB.
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. 56). 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. 79).
Troubleshooting (Continued) 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. 77). 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. Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.
Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, 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.
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators When an error occurs, a warning indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Some symptoms you can fix by 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. 112).
(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. (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature) • The battery pack is too cold. Replace the battery pack, or remove it and put it in a warm place. Q (Warning indicators pertaining to the tape) Slow flashing: • There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape. • No cassette is inserted.
Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot delete created folders using your camcorder. • You will have to format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 80), or delete them using your computer. Cannot record still images on Memory Stick. • You cannot record still images in the following cases: – When [PROG.SCAN] is set to [OFF] or [30] and the shutter speed is slower than 1/60 – When [PROG.
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L100 [a] [b] Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world.
Using your camcorder abroad (Continued) 108 Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Oceania Countries/regions Australia New Zealand 220/230 230 110 220 220 60 50 60 50 50 A/C BF A C/BF A/C Voltage 240 230/240 Frequency (Hz) 50 50 Plug type O O North America Countries/regions Canada USA Voltage 120 120 Frequency (Hz) 60 60 Plug type A A Central America Countries/regions Bahamas Costa Rica Cuba Dominican (rep) El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama Voltage 120/240 1
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. 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.
Maintenance and precautions HDV format and recording/ playback Your camcorder is capable of recording in both HDV and DV formats. You can use mini DV format cassettes only. Use a cassette with the mark. 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.
x When 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. Do not put a label along this border. Labeling position x After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of the picture or the sound. The cassette should then be put in its case, and stored in an upright position.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) • 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.
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 CHG lamp turns off.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) 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.
About handling of your camcorder On use and care x When 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.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) 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. x Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as shown below.
x To 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.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Removing dust from inside the viewfinder 1 Remove 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). 2 1 2 Remove dust inside the eye piece and viewfinder with a blower. 3 Attach the viewfinder following the reverse procedure of step 1.
Specifications System 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.
Specifications (Continued) **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.
CAUTION Power requirements AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 A - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 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.) 48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 170 g (6.
On trademarks Notes on the License • “Handycam” and 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. • • • • • are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. 6 78 9 q; 1 2 3 4 5 A HDV/DV jack (56) B A/V Remote Connector (56) C HDMI OUT jack (56) D i (headphones) jack When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. E DC IN jack (18) F Remote sensor (back) (127) qh qg qf qd qs qa N Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) 1 5 2 qs 3 qd 4 qf 6 qa w; ql qk qj qhqg A LCD screen (22) T Lens cover lever (17) B Hook for the shoulder strap (125) * Each of the PLAY button, VOLUME/ MEMORY button and MEMORY/INDEX button has a raised tactile dot. (The VOLUME/ MEMORY button has it on the + side.) Use it to identify the location of the buttons.
9 1 2 3 4 5 6 q; qa qs qd qf 7 8 qg A Hook for the shoulder strap (125) To attach the shoulder strap B Zoom lever (31) Attach the shoulder strap (optional) to the hooks for the shoulder strap. C PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button (30, 33) D Access lamp (27) E “Memory Stick Duo” slot (26) F Grip belt (21) G Iris ring (33) H Zoom ring (31) Quick Reference I MIC jack When a microphone is connected, it is dominantly used for sound recording over the internal microphone.
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) 56 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 qd qs qa qk qj qh qg qf A Remote sensor (front) (127) B FOCUS switch (32) C PUSH AUTO button (32) D ND FILTER switch (OFF/1/2/3) (36) E Handle zoom switch (FIX/VAR/OFF) (31) F ASSIGN 1 button/ZEBRA button (44) G ASSIGN 2 button*/AE SHIFT button (44) H ASSIGN 3 button/REC REVIEW button (44) I AUDIO LEVEL switch (42) J AUDIO LEVEL dial (42) K SHUTTER SPEED button (35) L WHT BAL (white balance) button* (36) M GAIN button (35) N AUTO/MANUAL swit
b Notes Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet 7 1 8 2 3 9 4 5 6 • 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.
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. The indicators will not be recorded on the tape during recording. Recording movies 1 Recording still images 2 3 4 6 0 min HDV1080i REC 0:08:13 12min 5 2 7 6 0 min 8 1.2M 9 101 6 A Recording format ( (77) or ) Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed in the DV format. G Recording folder (81) H Image size (30) I Recording indicator (30) B Remaining battery (approx.
Viewing movies 1 2 60 min HDV1080i Viewing still images 4 0 2 5 0:08:12:17 12min J Tape transport indicator Recording mode (SP or LP) appears when a tape recorded in the DV format is played back. qa 6 0 min 8 1.
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder (Continued) Bottom Indicators when you made changes Upper left Indicator Meaning HISTOGRAM (74) Upper right DV AU.MODE (73)* 6 0min Manual volume control (42) +2 Bottom ~ Picture profile (37) SPOTLIGHT (68) Upper left Indicator Manual focus (32) 9 Center BACK LIGHT (68) . SteadyShot off (68) Meaning PEAKING (74) Recording format (77) SP LP DV REC MODE (78)* D.
Index Numeric 1080i/480i .............................79 12BIT....................................73 BATT RELEASE (battery release) button ...................... 19 Battery 480i .......................................79 6sec AFTER .........................69 6sec BEFORE.......................69 Deleting camera profile settings ..............................................82 Battery Info ................... 53 Deleting still images .............50 Battery pack .................. 18 DISP OUTPUT.......
Index (Continued) folder)............................81 INTERVAL ......................... 70 MEMORY/INDEX button ... 49 REC FOLDER (Recording folder)............................81 INTERVAL REC........... 70, 98 MEMORY/PLAY button ..... 49 IN/OUT REC menu ............. 77 Menu FORMAT .....................80, 111 Iris ring................................. 33 AUDIO SET menu........ 73 IRIS/EXPOSURE .......... 33, 66 CAMERA SET menu ... 66 IRIS/EXPOSURE button..... 33 DISPLAY SET menu....
PEAKING.......................74, 97 PHOTO .................................82 PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button ....................................28 PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS ..........82 Picture profile .......................37 PICTURE PROFILE button ..............................................37 S S VIDEO cable..................... 61 S VIDEO jack ................ 59, 85 Self-diagnosis display ........ 104 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial......... 24 SHOT TRANSITION .... 46, 71 Shot transition ......................
Index (Continued) Z ZEBRA ...........................74, 97 ZERO SET MEM button......54 Zero set memory...................54 ZERO SET MEMORY button....................................54 Zoom ....................................31 Zoom lever ...........................31 Zoom ring .............................
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Paso 1: Comprobación de los elementos suministrados Asegúrese de que su videocámara contiene los siguientes elementos. El número entre paréntesis indica la cantidad del elemento. Cable de conexión A/V (1) Adaptador de alimentación de ca (1) Ocular grande (1) Cable de alimentación (1) Batería recargable NP-F570 (1) Control remoto inalámbrico (1) Parasol del objetivo con tapa del objetivo (1) Este parasol del objetivo está premontado.
Paso 2: Colocación del parasol del objetivo con la tapa del objetivo Para abrir o cerrar el obturador del Parasol del objetivo con tapa del objetivo Mueva la palanca de la tapa del objetivo hacia arriba o abajo para abrir o cerrar la tapa del objetivo. Botón PUSH (liberación del parasol del objetivo) Alinee las marcas en el parasol con las marcas en la videocámara y gire el parasol del objetivo en la dirección que indica la flecha 2.
Paso 3: Carga de la batería Puede cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie L) con el adaptador de alimentación de ca suministrado. 2 Con la marca B de la clavija de cc hacia fuera, conecte la clavija de cc a la toma de entrada de cc de la videocámara. b Notas • No se puede utilizar baterías que no sean “InfoLITHIUM” (serie L).
Paso 3: Carga de la batería (Continuación) Después de cargar la batería Tiempo de grabación El indicador CHG se apaga cuando la batería está completamente cargada. Desconecte el adaptador de alimentación de ca de la toma de entrada de cc. Tiempo aproximado (m) disponible cuando utiliza una batería completamente cargada. b Notas z Consejos • No se pueden usar baterías NP-F330 con esta videocámara. • Puede comprobar la carga restante de la batería con la función de información de la batería.
Tiempo de reproducción Tiempo aproximado (m) disponible cuando utiliza una batería completamente cargada. HDV Imágenes de formato Batería Panel LCD abierto* Panel LCD cerrado NP-F570 (suministrada) 200 210 NP-F770 415 435 NP-F970 630 660 DV Imágenes de formato Batería Panel LCD abierto* Panel LCD cerrado NP-F570 (suministrada) 220 230 NP-F770 445 470 NP-F970 675 705 * Con la luz de fondo de la pantalla LCD encendida.
Paso 4: Encendido y sujeción adecuados de la videocámara Para grabar o reproducir, coloque el interruptor POWER en la dirección respectiva. La primera vez que utilice la videocámara, aparecerá la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ]. 2 Sostenga la videocámara correctamente. Interruptor POWER 3 Asegúrese de que la sostiene 1 Mientras presiona el botón verde, deslice el interruptor POWER. correctamente y luego ajuste la correa de sujeción.
Paso 5: Ajuste del panel LCD y el visor El panel LCD Abra el panel LCD 180 grados (1), luego gírelo hasta encontrar el mejor ángulo para grabar o reproducir (2). 1Abra 180 grados. Visor Puede ver imágenes utilizando el visor para ahorrar energía de la batería o cuando la imagen en la pantalla LCD no sea clara. Palanca de ajuste del objetivo del visor Muévala hasta que la imagen aparezca nítida. 290 grados (máx.) 2180 grados (máx.
Paso 5: Ajuste del panel LCD y el visor (Continuación) Cuando tenga dificultades para ver la imagen del visor Si no puede ver claramente la imagen en el visor en condiciones de brillo, use el ocular grande suministrado. Para colocar el ocular grande, ensánchelo un poco y alinéelo con la ranura del ocular en el visor. Puede colocar el ocular grande hacia el lado derecho o izquierdo. b Notas • No retire el ocular preinstalado. Ocular grande (suministrado) Coloque con la pieza que sobresale hacia arriba.
Paso 6: Ajuste de la fecha y la hora Ajuste la fecha y la hora cuando use la videocámara por primera vez. De lo contrario, la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ] aparecerá cada vez que encienda la videocámara o cambie las posiciones del interruptor POWER. 2 Seleccione (OTROS) girando el selector SEL/PUSH EXEC, luego presione el selector.
Paso 6: Ajuste de la fecha y la hora (Continuación) z Consejos • La fecha y la hora se graban automáticamente en la cinta y se pueden ver durante la reproducción (botón DATA CODE). Cambio del ajuste de idioma Puede cambiar las indicaciones en pantalla para que muestren mensajes en un idioma en particular. Presione el botón MENU para seleccionar (OTROS) con el selector SEL/PUSH EXEC. Seleccione el idioma de los mensajes en pantalla en [LANGUAGE].
Paso 7: Inserción de una cinta o un “Memory Stick Duo” Casete/cinta Solamente puede utilizar casetes mini DV . Ventanilla Presione ligeramente el centro de la parte posterior del casete. 1 Deslice y sostenga la palanca OPEN/EJECT en el sentido de la flecha y abra la tapa. Palanca OPEN/EJECT Compartimiento del casete El compartimiento del casete se desliza automáticamente hacia adentro.
Paso 7: Inserción de una cinta o un “Memory Stick Duo” (Continuación) 1 Abra la tapa de la ranura del “Memory Stick Duo” en la dirección que indica la flecha. 2 Inserte el “Memory Stick Duo” en la ranura para “Memory Stick Duo” en el sentido correcto hasta que calce.
Grabación Botón REC START/STOP B Botón PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS Indicador de grabación Parasol con tapa del objetivo Indicador de grabación Interruptor POWER Botón REC START/ STOP A Esta videocámara graba películas en cinta e imágenes en “Memory Stick Duo”. Proceda de la siguiente forma para grabar películas. z Consejos • Esta videocámara puede grabar películas en formato HDV o DV. El ajuste predeterminado es el formato HDV ([FORM.GRAB.]). 1 Abra el obturador del parasol del objetivo.
Grabación (Continuación) 3 Presione el botón REC START/STOP A (o B). [ESPERA] t [GRAB.] El indicador de grabación se ilumina durante la grabación. Para detener la grabación, presione nuevamente el botón REC START/STOP. z Consejos • Al grabar en el formato HDV, el formato está fijado en 16:9. Al grabar en formato DV, puede cambiar a 4:3 ([GRAB.PAN.DV]). • Puede cambiar la visualización de la pantalla durante la grabación. • El indicador de grabación se puede desactivar ([IND.GRAB.]).
Para capturar imágenes fijas Presione el botón PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS o el botón PHOTO del control remoto. Se puede grabar una imagen fija en el desaparece al “Memory Stick Duo”. completarse la grabación. También puede capturar imágenes fijas durante la grabación de películas. Capacidad del “Memory Stick Duo” (MB) y número de imágenes que se pueden grabar 1,2M 1440 × 810 0,9M 1080 × 810 VGA 640 × 480 0,2M 640 × 360 1.
