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... memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family and friends, with the high- definition, 24 fps progressive frame rate [ HDV(PF24)] ( 38) to get the enhanced effect of a quality second only to play back your recordings a cinematic look by using the ...the number of horizontal lines and approximately 4 times the number of pixels in standard-definition TV broadcasts- Give your HDV recordings? High-definition video (HDV) allows you to match the resolution of unparalleled high quality on regular miniDV tapes. resulting in their original high quality...
... memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family and friends, with the high- definition, 24 fps progressive frame rate [ HDV(PF24)] ( 38) to get the enhanced effect of a quality second only to play back your recordings a cinematic look by using the ...the number of horizontal lines and approximately 4 times the number of pixels in standard-definition TV broadcasts- Give your HDV recordings? High-definition video (HDV) allows you to match the resolution of unparalleled high quality on regular miniDV tapes. resulting in their original high quality...
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... 85 List of Messages 89 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions 92 Maintenance/Others 95 Cleaning the Video Heads 95 Using the Camcorder Abroad 96 General Information System Diagram 97 Optional Accessories 98 Product Codes 101 Specifications 102 Index ...104 Trademark Acknowledgements • miniSD...and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. • is a trademark. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC). • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition ...
... 85 List of Messages 89 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions 92 Maintenance/Others 95 Cleaning the Video Heads 95 Using the Camcorder Abroad 96 General Information System Diagram 97 Optional Accessories 98 Product Codes 101 Specifications 102 Index ...104 Trademark Acknowledgements • miniSD...and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. • is a trademark. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC). • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition ...
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button ( 23, 35) RESET button ( 85) Serial number/Battery attachment unit ( 18) DC IN terminal ( 18) HDV/DV terminal ( 67, 76) (rewind) button ( 29)/ Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 28) (fast forward) button ( 29)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 28) / (play/pause) ... and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). Introduction Back view Top view Bottom view Getting to Know the Camcorder 13 LCD screen ( 22) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 21) Viewfinder ( 21) Terminal cover START/STOP button ( 26) switch ( 10) Power indicator ( 10) Joystick ( 10...
button ( 23, 35) RESET button ( 85) Serial number/Battery attachment unit ( 18) DC IN terminal ( 18) HDV/DV terminal ( 67, 76) (rewind) button ( 29)/ Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 28) (fast forward) button ( 29)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 28) / (play/pause) ... and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). Introduction Back view Top view Bottom view Getting to Know the Camcorder 13 LCD screen ( 22) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 21) Viewfinder ( 21) Terminal cover START/STOP button ( 26) switch ( 10) Power indicator ( 10) Joystick ( 10...
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...Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Recording program ( 45) White balance ( 51) Image effect ( 52) Digital effects ( 63) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 54) Microphone attenuator ( 61) Self timer ( 60) Recording reminder Instant AF ( 37)/Manual focus ( 49) Recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 38) ...( 55) Drive mode ( 56) Still image quality/size ( 53) Number of still images available on the memory card AF frame ( 55) Camcorder shake warning ( 37) Advanced accessory shoe ( 97) Flash ( 59) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 27) Introduction
...Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Recording program ( 45) White balance ( 51) Image effect ( 52) Digital effects ( 63) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 54) Microphone attenuator ( 61) Self timer ( 60) Recording reminder Instant AF ( 37)/Manual focus ( 49) Recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 38) ...( 55) Drive mode ( 56) Still image quality/size ( 53) Number of still images available on the memory card AF frame ( 55) Camcorder shake warning ( 37) Advanced accessory shoe ( 97) Flash ( 59) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 27) Introduction
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.../polymer battery that you prepare battery packs 2 to recycle this product is recyclable. Flashes approx. We recommend that powers this battery. Battery Pack Charging Time HDV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Typical Recording Time* Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Playback Time DV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL...
.../polymer battery that you prepare battery packs 2 to recycle this product is recyclable. Flashes approx. We recommend that powers this battery. Battery Pack Charging Time HDV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Typical Recording Time* Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Playback Time DV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL...
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... marked with the window facing the grip belt. • To remove the cassette pull it , and then pull the card out. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed even if the switch is set to . 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT fully in... HDV standard we recommend using tapes specifically designed for the cassette compartment to close the cassette compartment cover. 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Open the memory card slot cover. 4 Insert the memory card ...
... marked with the window facing the grip belt. • To remove the cassette pull it , and then pull the card out. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed even if the switch is set to . 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT fully in... HDV standard we recommend using tapes specifically designed for the cassette compartment to close the cassette compartment cover. 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Open the memory card slot cover. 4 Insert the memory card ...
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... TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED Recording Movies Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to (tape). Before you can change the recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 38). 3 Press START/STOP to record pause mode. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 95). ( 10) 1 Holding the lock button pressed...recording standard is different from that of the last recording ( 32). WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Remove the tape. 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. To resume recording press START/STOP .
... TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED Recording Movies Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to (tape). Before you can change the recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 38). 3 Press START/STOP to record pause mode. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 95). ( 10) 1 Holding the lock button pressed...recording standard is different from that of the last recording ( 32). WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Remove the tape. 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. To resume recording press START/STOP .
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... pause Normal or reverse playback Normal or reverse playback Special playback mode On the camcorder press... Press and hold or SLOW PLAY NOTES You can display the date and time of the recording (HDV/DV) changes. Basic Functions Special Playback Modes To enter most special playback modes ...you may notice some video problems at the point where the standard of the recording and other camcorder data registered when the recording was made ( 58...
... pause Normal or reverse playback Normal or reverse playback Special playback mode On the camcorder press... Press and hold or SLOW PLAY NOTES You can display the date and time of the recording (HDV/DV) changes. Basic Functions Special Playback Modes To enter most special playback modes ...you may notice some video problems at the point where the standard of the recording and other camcorder data registered when the recording was made ( 58...
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... ( ). 4 Select ( ) [AV/PHONES] and press ( ). 5 Select ( ) [ PHONES] and press ( ). Double speed playback (forward or reverse) To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will appear on screen, press ( ) to the AV/ terminal, which is used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. AV/PHONES AV...on screen, the following special playback modes are connected to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward + or - 30 Playback During the playback of HDV recordings: Even though their icons will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in speaker. Reverse slow playback -
... ( ). 4 Select ( ) [AV/PHONES] and press ( ). 5 Select ( ) [ PHONES] and press ( ). Double speed playback (forward or reverse) To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will appear on screen, press ( ) to the AV/ terminal, which is used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. AV/PHONES AV...on screen, the following special playback modes are connected to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward + or - 30 Playback During the playback of HDV recordings: Even though their icons will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in speaker. Reverse slow playback -
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...video cable to the AV/ terminal or when the AV/ terminal is set to [ AV]. When you turn off the camcorder, the [AV/PHONES] setting in different standards (HDV/DV) on the wireless controller at or near the zero mark, disappears and the correct time code will return to AV output...or during playback, press . 3 Press to locate the zero mark. • If the tape counter shows a negative number, press instead. • appears and the camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape. • The tape stops at the point you wish to return to later. • The time code changes to "0:00...
...video cable to the AV/ terminal or when the AV/ terminal is set to [ AV]. When you turn off the camcorder, the [AV/PHONES] setting in different standards (HDV/DV) on the wireless controller at or near the zero mark, disappears and the correct time code will return to AV output...or during playback, press . 3 Press to locate the zero mark. • If the tape counter shows a negative number, press instead. • appears and the camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape. • The tape stops at the point you wish to return to later. • The time code changes to "0:00...
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...time zone cannot be used once you remove the cassette. If there are blank sections between recordings or sections recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the date search may not work correctly. NOTES End search cannot be located with the date search ...displayed. FUNC. ( 23) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) [ END SEARCH] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ). • "END SEARCH" appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape. • To cancel the search press . 32...
...time zone cannot be used once you remove the cassette. If there are blank sections between recordings or sections recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the date search may not work correctly. NOTES End search cannot be located with the date search ...displayed. FUNC. ( 23) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) [ END SEARCH] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ). • "END SEARCH" appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape. • To cancel the search press . 32...
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... image selection screen. 36 Menu Options Lists Size: When [HD STANDARD] is set to one of the widescreen (16:9) modes, [ HDV], [ HDV(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)] or [ DV(WIDE)]: [ STILL I .REC OFF], [M 1440x1080], [S 640x480] Quality: [ SUPER FINE], [ FINE], [ NORMAL] ...Still image size/quality ( 53) Recordings made in HDV ([ HDV], [ HDV(PF30)], or [ HDV(PF24)]): [ LW S.FINE/1920x1080], [ LW FINE/1920x1080], [ LW NORMAL/1920x1080] Recordings made in [ DV(WIDE)]: [ SW S.FINE/848x480], ...
... image selection screen. 36 Menu Options Lists Size: When [HD STANDARD] is set to one of the widescreen (16:9) modes, [ HDV], [ HDV(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)] or [ DV(WIDE)]: [ STILL I .REC OFF], [M 1440x1080], [S 640x480] Quality: [ SUPER FINE], [ FINE], [ NORMAL] ...Still image size/quality ( 53) Recordings made in HDV ([ HDV], [ HDV(PF30)], or [ HDV(PF24)]): [ LW S.FINE/1920x1080], [ LW FINE/1920x1080], [ LW NORMAL/1920x1080] Recordings made in [ DV(WIDE)]: [ SW S.FINE/848x480], ...
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... digital zoom cannot be achieved with insufficient lighting. The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to [ OFF]. ZOOM SPEED [ VARIABLE], [ SPEED 3], [ SPEED 2], [ SPEED 1] When set the slow shutter to 1/30 (1/15 in mode or in with [ HDV(PF30)], 1/12 in places with [ VARIABLE]. Advanced ...the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range. If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for faster zooms. The fastest zoom speed can be used with cinema effect [ HDV(PF24)]). : Set the flash mode to (flash off). AF MODE [...
... digital zoom cannot be achieved with insufficient lighting. The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to [ OFF]. ZOOM SPEED [ VARIABLE], [ SPEED 3], [ SPEED 2], [ SPEED 1] When set the slow shutter to 1/30 (1/15 in mode or in with [ HDV(PF30)], 1/12 in places with [ VARIABLE]. Advanced ...the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range. If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for faster zooms. The fastest zoom speed can be used with cinema effect [ HDV(PF24)]). : Set the flash mode to (flash off). AF MODE [...
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...aspect ratio. We recommend not mixing recordings made in DV standard also the aspect ratio. [ HDV]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ HDV(PF30)]: High-definition video at full telephoto. We recommend setting the image stabilizer to get the... The image stabilizer cannot be effective when recording in different video standards on the Web. [ HDV(PF24)]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications for camcorder shake even at 1080i specifications for a normal degree of a recording made in dark places using a tripod. During ...
...aspect ratio. We recommend not mixing recordings made in DV standard also the aspect ratio. [ HDV]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ HDV(PF30)]: High-definition video at full telephoto. We recommend setting the image stabilizer to get the... The image stabilizer cannot be effective when recording in different video standards on the Web. [ HDV(PF24)]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications for camcorder shake even at 1080i specifications for a normal degree of a recording made in dark places using a tripod. During ...
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... the video standard to which you will be used when you insert already contains an image with a larger number, a new image will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [ WIDE TV]: TV sets with the respective menu icon. Images are divided into two ...etc.) PLAY/OUT SETUP* * In mode, the following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder. this will be used for playback. [ AUTO]: Switches automatically between standards (HDV/DV) during playback. [ HDV], [ DV]: Plays back only the recordings made in the selected standard. [NO], [YES] TV ...
... the video standard to which you will be used when you insert already contains an image with a larger number, a new image will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [ WIDE TV]: TV sets with the respective menu icon. Images are divided into two ...etc.) PLAY/OUT SETUP* * In mode, the following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder. this will be used for playback. [ AUTO]: Switches automatically between standards (HDV/DV) during playback. [ HDV], [ DV]: Plays back only the recordings made in the selected standard. [NO], [YES] TV ...
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... the COMPONENT OUT Terminal Video Output Signal High Definition (1080i) Standard Definition (480i) Standard of the Recording on the Tape [PLAYBACK STD] Setting [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ HDV [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ DV [ AUTO] or [ DV] [ [COMP.OUT] Setting 1080i/480i] 480i] 1080i/480i] or [ 480i] Settings for NOTES About the... match the original standard of the [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2] menu screen in mode ([ PLAY/OUT SETUP] menu in HDV will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable. 42 Menu Options Lists This setting will be down-converted)....
... the COMPONENT OUT Terminal Video Output Signal High Definition (1080i) Standard Definition (480i) Standard of the Recording on the Tape [PLAYBACK STD] Setting [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ HDV [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ DV [ AUTO] or [ DV] [ [COMP.OUT] Setting 1080i/480i] 480i] 1080i/480i] or [ 480i] Settings for NOTES About the... match the original standard of the [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2] menu screen in mode ([ PLAY/OUT SETUP] menu in HDV will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable. 42 Menu Options Lists This setting will be down-converted)....
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...MODE] recording program and the [ HDV(PF24)] frame rate to achieve the 24p Cinema Mode, which will enhance the cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording program. Mode switch: Options Default value [ PROGRAM AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter ...speed to [ CINE MODE], as described in the previous section. Icon of a scene; POINTS TO CHECK ( 10) HDV(PF24) YES NOTES Do not move the mode switch to during...
...MODE] recording program and the [ HDV(PF24)] frame rate to achieve the 24p Cinema Mode, which will enhance the cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording program. Mode switch: Options Default value [ PROGRAM AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter ...speed to [ CINE MODE], as described in the previous section. Icon of a scene; POINTS TO CHECK ( 10) HDV(PF24) YES NOTES Do not move the mode switch to during...
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...[5.6], [6.7], [8.0] NOTES When the mode switch is displayed - [ 250] indicates a shutter speed of movement. [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE] Set the aperture value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. Do not change abruptly. Note that on screen only the denominator is set to , the joystick...high aperture values (smaller lens opening) to the desired value. Shutter speed guidelines 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 with cinema effect [ HDV(PF24)] 1/48, 1/60 1/60 For general recordings. 1/100 1/100 For recording indoor sports scenes. 1/250, 1/500, 1/...
...[5.6], [6.7], [8.0] NOTES When the mode switch is displayed - [ 250] indicates a shutter speed of movement. [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE] Set the aperture value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. Do not change abruptly. Note that on screen only the denominator is set to , the joystick...high aperture values (smaller lens opening) to the desired value. Shutter speed guidelines 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 with cinema effect [ HDV(PF24)] 1/48, 1/60 1/60 For general recordings. 1/100 1/100 For recording indoor sports scenes. 1/250, 1/500, 1/...
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... cover to the instruction manual of the terminal and make sure you use connection type 1 do not forget the audio connections using the AV/ terminal. HDV/DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the connected device. External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR 67 External Connections Connecting to a TV or...
... cover to the instruction manual of the terminal and make sure you use connection type 1 do not forget the audio connections using the AV/ terminal. HDV/DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the connected device. External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR 67 External Connections Connecting to a TV or...
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... 67). Connecting to a DVD recorder or other digital recording device using connection type 2 , as necessary before making the connections. Connecting Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other analog device using connection type 4 . to select the standard of the connection diagrams shown in video and sound quality.... [AV/PHONES] to the table below. - POINTS TO CHECK ( 10) Change the following one of the output video when using the HDV/DV terminal, you can copy your recordings by the external digital device. Note that the video standard of the [OUTPUT CH] setting. When...
... 67). Connecting to a DVD recorder or other digital recording device using connection type 2 , as necessary before making the connections. Connecting Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other analog device using connection type 4 . to select the standard of the connection diagrams shown in video and sound quality.... [AV/PHONES] to the table below. - POINTS TO CHECK ( 10) Change the following one of the output video when using the HDV/DV terminal, you can copy your recordings by the external digital device. Note that the video standard of the [OUTPUT CH] setting. When...