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... only to actually being there. definition, 24 fps progressive frame rate [ HDV(PF24)] or [ HDV(24F)] ( 40) to play back your HDV recordings? What is the Cinema Mode? On a high-definition TV (HDTV) ( 72) HDV recordings will be down-converted to record video of the 24p Cinema Mode.... recordings. 1,080 lines How to get the enhanced effect of unparalleled high quality on regular miniDV tapes. On standard definition TVs ( 73) HDV recordings will be played back in standard-definition TV broadcasts- Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording program ...
... only to actually being there. definition, 24 fps progressive frame rate [ HDV(PF24)] or [ HDV(24F)] ( 40) to play back your HDV recordings? What is the Cinema Mode? On a high-definition TV (HDTV) ( 72) HDV recordings will be down-converted to record video of the 24p Cinema Mode.... recordings. 1,080 lines How to get the enhanced effect of unparalleled high quality on regular miniDV tapes. On standard definition TVs ( 73) HDV recordings will be played back in standard-definition TV broadcasts- Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording program ...
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... registered in the U.S. 10 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions 96 Maintenance/Others 99 Cleaning the Video Heads 99 Using the Camcorder Abroad 100 General Information System Diagram 101 Optional Accessories 102 Product Codes 105 Specifications 106 Index ...109 Trademark Acknowledgements • miniSD...™ 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...
... registered in the U.S. 10 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions 96 Maintenance/Others 99 Cleaning the Video Heads 99 Using the Camcorder Abroad 100 General Information System Diagram 101 Optional Accessories 102 Product Codes 105 Specifications 106 Index ...109 Trademark Acknowledgements • miniSD...™ 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...
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DC IN terminal ( 20) HDV/DV terminal ( 71, 80) (rewind) button ( 31)/ Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 30) (fast forward) button ( 31)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 30) / (play/pause) button ( ...) Strap mount Names of the battery attachment unit. Back view Top view Bottom view Getting to find it. Remove the battery pack to Know the Camcorder 15 LCD screen ( 24) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 23) Viewfinder ( 23) Terminal cover START/STOP button ( 28) switch ( 12) Power indicator Joystick ( 12) FUNC. The serial...
DC IN terminal ( 20) HDV/DV terminal ( 71, 80) (rewind) button ( 31)/ Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 30) (fast forward) button ( 31)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 30) / (play/pause) button ( ...) Strap mount Names of the battery attachment unit. Back view Top view Bottom view Getting to find it. Remove the battery pack to Know the Camcorder 15 LCD screen ( 24) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 23) Viewfinder ( 23) Terminal cover START/STOP button ( 28) switch ( 12) Power indicator Joystick ( 12) FUNC. The serial...
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...( 55) Digital effects ( 67) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 57) Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Magnification ( 46, 53) Self timer ( 64) Recording reminder Instant AF ( 39)/Manual focus ( 53) Recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 40) DV recording mode ( 41) Tape operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)... ( 58) Drive mode ( 60) Still image quality/size ( 56) Number of still images available on the memory card AF frame ( 59) Camcorder shake warning ( 39) Advanced accessory shoe ( 101) Flash ( 63) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 29) Introduction
...( 55) Digital effects ( 67) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 57) Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Magnification ( 46, 53) Self timer ( 64) Recording reminder Instant AF ( 39)/Manual focus ( 53) Recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 40) DV recording mode ( 41) Tape operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)... ( 58) Drive mode ( 60) Still image quality/size ( 56) Number of still images available on the memory card AF frame ( 59) Camcorder shake warning ( 39) Advanced accessory shoe ( 101) Flash ( 63) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 29) Introduction
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Playing Movies Viewing Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 19 Tape operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) Remaining tape Data code ( 62) Recording made in [ HDV(24F)] mode ( 40) Search function display END SEARCH ( 34)/ DATE SEARCH ( 34) Quality/size for capturing still images ( 58) Audio level indicator ( 65) Image number...
Playing Movies Viewing Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 19 Tape operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) Remaining tape Data code ( 62) Recording made in [ HDV(24F)] mode ( 40) Search function display END SEARCH ( 34)/ DATE SEARCH ( 34) Quality/size for capturing still images ( 58) Audio level indicator ( 65) Image number...
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... inverters, etc. once per second: Battery over 50% charged. In cold places, the effective usage time of the battery charge status. 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...
... inverters, etc. once per second: Battery over 50% charged. In cold places, the effective usage time of the battery charge status. 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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Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the direction of the arrow and open the cassette compartment cover. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed even if the switch is set to release it straight out. Inserting and...once to (CHG). 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT fully in the cassette compartment cover. To record 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 ...
Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the direction of the arrow and open the cassette compartment cover. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed even if the switch is set to release it straight out. Inserting and...once to (CHG). 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT fully in the cassette compartment cover. To record 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 ...
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... heads ( 99). ( 12) 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the / switch to check if the camcorder operates correctly. When recording in record pause ( ) mode for the end of the last recording made and return to begin recording. If necessary, you start... the power source and remove the battery pack. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will play back a few seconds of the last recording ( 34). Before you can change the recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 40). 3 Press START/STOP to record pause mode. If the currently selected...
... heads ( 99). ( 12) 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the / switch to check if the camcorder operates correctly. When recording in record pause ( ) mode for the end of the last recording made and return to begin recording. If necessary, you start... the power source and remove the battery pack. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will play back a few seconds of the last recording ( 34). Before you can change the recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 40). 3 Press START/STOP to record pause mode. If the currently selected...
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... or to fast forward the tape. 4 Press / to begin the playback. NOTES You can display the date and time of the recording (HDV/DV) changes. Playback 31 Playback Playback Playing Back Movies Play back the tape on the wireless controller ( 16). Press and hold or SLOW PLAY... playback. 6 Press to normal playback Normal playback Playback pause Playback pause Normal or reverse playback Normal or reverse playback Special playback mode On the camcorder press... During playback, you need to operate the buttons on the LCD display or close the LCD panel to use the viewfinder. ( 12)...
... or to fast forward the tape. 4 Press / to begin the playback. NOTES You can display the date and time of the recording (HDV/DV) changes. Playback 31 Playback Playback Playing Back Movies Play back the tape on the wireless controller ( 16). Press and hold or SLOW PLAY... playback. 6 Press to normal playback Normal playback Playback pause Playback pause Normal or reverse playback Normal or reverse playback Special playback mode On the camcorder press... During playback, you need to operate the buttons on the LCD display or close the LCD panel to use the viewfinder. ( 12)...
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... Double speed playback (forward or reverse) To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will appear on screen, press ( ) to check the audio level while recording. 32 Playback During the playback of HDV recordings: Even though their icons will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in ...speaker. Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones The camcorder plays the sound with the built-in playback pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes...
... Double speed playback (forward or reverse) To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will appear on screen, press ( ) to check the audio level while recording. 32 Playback During the playback of HDV recordings: Even though their icons will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in ...speaker. Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones The camcorder plays the sound with the built-in playback pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes...
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...memory during playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the screen. NOTES If there are blank sections between recordings or sections recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the screen, it will be displayed again. The volume of the built-in mode will be adjusted while recording. Playback 33 ... as when adjusting the speaker's volume. If you connect the stereo video cable to the AV/ terminal or when the AV/ terminal is set the camcorder to AV output only noise will return to hide the joystick guide. * In mode, select [ PLAY/ OUT SETUP] instead. appears. IMPORTANT Do...
...memory during playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the screen. NOTES If there are blank sections between recordings or sections recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the screen, it will be displayed again. The volume of the built-in mode will be adjusted while recording. Playback 33 ... as when adjusting the speaker's volume. If you connect the stereo video cable to the AV/ terminal or when the AV/ terminal is set the camcorder to AV output only noise will return to hide the joystick guide. * In mode, select [ PLAY/ OUT SETUP] instead. appears. IMPORTANT Do...
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...search press . FUNC. ( 25) 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 last scene recorded in order to continue recording from that point. Locating...the date search function. Date search may not function if the date, time or data code are sections recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the date search may not work correctly. If there are blank sections between recordings or sections recorded...
...search press . FUNC. ( 25) 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 last scene recorded in order to continue recording from that point. Locating...the date search function. Date search may not function if the date, time or data code are sections recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the date search may not work correctly. If there are blank sections between recordings or sections recorded...
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... ( 87) [CANCEL], [EXECUTE] END SEARCH ( 34) [CANCEL], [EXECUTE] Still image capturing ( 58) Recordings made in HDV ([ [ HDV(PF30)], HDV], Press ( ) to enter the image selection screen. From that screen, you can continue to select the still images for which ...[HD STANDARD] is set to one of the widescreen (16:9) modes, [ HDV], [ HDV(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)], [ HDV(24F)], or [ DV(WIDE)] [ STILL I .REC OFF], [M 1440x1080], [S 640x480] Quality: [ SUPER FINE], [ FINE], [ NORMAL] [ HDV(PF24)] or [ HDV(24F)]: [ LW S.FINE/1920x1080], [ LW FINE/1920x1080], [ LW NORMAL/...
... ( 87) [CANCEL], [EXECUTE] END SEARCH ( 34) [CANCEL], [EXECUTE] Still image capturing ( 58) Recordings made in HDV ([ [ HDV(PF30)], HDV], Press ( ) to enter the image selection screen. From that screen, you can continue to select the still images for which ...[HD STANDARD] is set to one of the widescreen (16:9) modes, [ HDV], [ HDV(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)], [ HDV(24F)], or [ DV(WIDE)] [ STILL I .REC OFF], [M 1440x1080], [S 640x480] Quality: [ SUPER FINE], [ FINE], [ NORMAL] [ HDV(PF24)] or [ HDV(24F)]: [ LW S.FINE/1920x1080], [ LW FINE/1920x1080], [ LW NORMAL/...
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... will switch automatically to a far subject in the background, or when recording fast moving subjects. The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30 (1/15 in mode or in with [ HDV(PF30)], 1/12 in with the [ NIGHT] recording program. Menu Options Lists 39 Setup Menus CAMERA ...SETUP A.SL SHUTTER Mode switch: or P (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program) [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to [ NORMAL...
... will switch automatically to a far subject in the background, or when recording fast moving subjects. The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30 (1/15 in mode or in with [ HDV(PF30)], 1/12 in with the [ NIGHT] recording program. Menu Options Lists 39 Setup Menus CAMERA ...SETUP A.SL SHUTTER Mode switch: or P (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program) [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to [ NORMAL...
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... turned off when the mode switch is ideal for camcorder shake even at 1080i specifications for a normal degree of camcorder shake. When [ HDV(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)] or [ HDV(24F)] is designed to [ OFF] when using the [ NIGHT] recording program. SELF TIMER ( 64) [ ON], [ OFF] [ HDV], [ HDV(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)], [ HDV(24F)], [ DV(WIDE)], [ DV(NORMAL)] Selects the video standard...
... turned off when the mode switch is ideal for camcorder shake even at 1080i specifications for a normal degree of camcorder shake. When [ HDV(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)] or [ HDV(24F)] is designed to [ OFF] when using the [ NIGHT] recording program. SELF TIMER ( 64) [ ON], [ OFF] [ HDV], [ HDV(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)], [ HDV(24F)], [ DV(WIDE)], [ DV(NORMAL)] Selects the video standard...
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... may notice some problems in LP mode extends the available recording time on the tape 1.5 times. Mode switch: [ AUTO], [ OFF ] The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of the TV manually. If you make recordings in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, during playback... you may notice some video problems (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture when playing back recordings made in [ HDV(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)] or [ HDV(24F)], will dub audio or add a music track later with an external device. You can change the aspect ratio of wind when ...
... may notice some problems in LP mode extends the available recording time on the tape 1.5 times. Mode switch: [ AUTO], [ OFF ] The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of the TV manually. If you make recordings in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, during playback... you may notice some video problems (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture when playing back recordings made in [ HDV(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)] or [ HDV(24F)], will dub audio or add a music track later with an external device. You can change the aspect ratio of wind when ...
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... 70) [CANCEL], [INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.] PLAY/OUT SETUP* * In mode, the following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder. 42 Menu Options Lists This menu item will not be available when the drive mode ( 60) is set to be displayed indefinitely. CARD ...number, a new image 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. PLAYBACK STD [ AUTO], [ HDV], [ DV] Select the video standard to the normal display. We recommend using the [ ...
... 70) [CANCEL], [INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.] PLAY/OUT SETUP* * In mode, the following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder. 42 Menu Options Lists This menu item will not be available when the drive mode ( 60) is set to be displayed indefinitely. CARD ...number, a new image 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. PLAYBACK STD [ AUTO], [ HDV], [ DV] Select the video standard to the normal display. We recommend using the [ ...
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... 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 playback on ... of the recordings. [ DV LOCKED]: All video output will be in DV standard (recordings made in HDV will be unavailable while the camcorder is different from the HDV/DV Terminal Video Output Signal High Definition (1080i) Standard Definition (480i) Standard of the original recording, ...
... 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 playback on ... of the recordings. [ DV LOCKED]: All video output will be in DV standard (recordings made in HDV will be unavailable while the camcorder is different from the HDV/DV Terminal Video Output Signal High Definition (1080i) Standard Definition (480i) Standard of the original recording, ...
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...(WHT)], [ LEVEL(GRY)], [ GRID(WHT)], [ GRID(GRY)] You can also use the assist functions to make sure your subject is connected to the HDV/DV terminal. ASST.FUNC. For further details about the HDMI connection, refer to an external device using the HDMI cable. This is not a selectable menu... option, but rather an information item that displays the specification of the video output when the camcorder is more sensitive than [ ZEBRA(100%)]. [ PEAKING]: The silhouettes of the screen. NOTES About the [HDMI OUT] display [HDMI OUT] appears...
...(WHT)], [ LEVEL(GRY)], [ GRID(WHT)], [ GRID(GRY)] You can also use the assist functions to make sure your subject is connected to the HDV/DV terminal. ASST.FUNC. For further details about the HDMI connection, refer to an external device using the HDMI cable. This is not a selectable menu... option, but rather an information item that displays the specification of the video output when the camcorder is more sensitive than [ ZEBRA(100%)]. [ PEAKING]: The silhouettes of the screen. NOTES About the [HDMI OUT] display [HDMI OUT] appears...
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... MODE]. Mode switch: Advanced Functions CINE MODE Setting the 24p Cinema Mode You can combine the [ CINE MODE] recording program and the [ HDV(PF24)] or [ HDV(24F)] frame rate to achieve the 24p Cinema Mode, which will enhance the cinematic look of your recordings a cinematic look to your recordings.... a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Give your recordings. Using the [ CINE MODE] Recording Program With the [ CINE MODE] recording program, the camcorder adjusts various image settings to give priority to [ CINE MODE], as described in the previous section.
... MODE]. Mode switch: Advanced Functions CINE MODE Setting the 24p Cinema Mode You can combine the [ CINE MODE] recording program and the [ HDV(PF24)] or [ HDV(24F)] frame rate to achieve the 24p Cinema Mode, which will enhance the cinematic look of your recordings a cinematic look to your recordings.... a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Give your recordings. Using the [ CINE MODE] Recording Program With the [ CINE MODE] recording program, the camcorder adjusts various image settings to give priority to [ CINE MODE], as described in the previous section.