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...digital connection with TVs and personal computers compatible with the instructions, may be contrary to radio communications. To view your camcorder. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television ...HDV standards • Digital high-definition (HD) video signals are recorded and played back on , the user is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite) digital and terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings and in a residential installation. However, there may be copyrighted. This equipment generates, uses, and can use Your camcorder...
...digital connection with TVs and personal computers compatible with the instructions, may be contrary to radio communications. To view your camcorder. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television ...HDV standards • Digital high-definition (HD) video signals are recorded and played back on , the user is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite) digital and terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings and in a residential installation. However, there may be copyrighted. This equipment generates, uses, and can use Your camcorder...
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... a malfunction of tapes by the following parts. Doing so might cause your camcorder (p. 18). Jack holder 4 Playing back HDV tapes on other devices Before connecting your camcorder. Check the contents of your camcorder to other devices. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack Microphone • You can ...may be played back on your camcorder to playing them back on this camcorder prior to malfunction. The screen appears blue. Using the camcorder • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as a VCR or a computer with the HDV format. Using this manual The images...
... a malfunction of tapes by the following parts. Doing so might cause your camcorder (p. 18). Jack holder 4 Playing back HDV tapes on other devices Before connecting your camcorder. Check the contents of your camcorder to other devices. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack Microphone • You can ...may be played back on your camcorder to playing them back on this camcorder prior to malfunction. The screen appears blue. Using the camcorder • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as a VCR or a computer with the HDV format. Using this manual The images...
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...or TV 74 Connecting to a computer 77 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape 78 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder abroad 90 HDV format and recording/playback ..91 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 92 About i.LINK 94 Maintenance and precautions 95 Specification 98 Quick Reference... Identifying parts and controls ...........100 Index 107 Note on the icons used in this manual : Features available for the HDV format only. : Features available for the DV format only. 7 AUDIO MIX, etc 56 Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu - LCD ...
...or TV 74 Connecting to a computer 77 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape 78 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder abroad 90 HDV format and recording/playback ..91 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 92 About i.LINK 94 Maintenance and precautions 95 Specification 98 Quick Reference... Identifying parts and controls ...........100 Index 107 Note on the icons used in this manual : Features available for the HDV format only. : Features available for the DV format only. 7 AUDIO MIX, etc 56 Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu - LCD ...
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... 60. To change to OFF (CHG). Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the default setting. a Open the hood shutter. To stop, press x (stop). The date and time is not set the POWER switch to start...
... 60. To change to OFF (CHG). Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the default setting. a Open the hood shutter. To stop, press x (stop). The date and time is not set the POWER switch to start...
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...176;C (77°F). Playing time Approximate number of minutes available when you use your camcorder. z Tip • You can also use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). Recording in the HDV format Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time NP-F570 110 60 (supplied) ...) 260 NP-F770 370 NP-F970 485 b Note • NP-F330/F530/500/510/710 battery packs cannot be used with your camcorder in the DV format Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time NP-F570 120 65 (supplied) 130 65 130 65 NP-F770 255...
...176;C (77°F). Playing time Approximate number of minutes available when you use your camcorder. z Tip • You can also use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). Recording in the HDV format Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time NP-F570 110 60 (supplied) ...) 260 NP-F770 370 NP-F970 485 b Note • NP-F330/F530/500/510/710 battery packs cannot be used with your camcorder in the DV format Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time NP-F570 120 65 (supplied) 130 65 130 65 NP-F770 255...
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... recording standby. 4 Select the recording format. appears on the LCD screen and your camcorder to be recorded along with stereo sound. Before recording, follow steps 1 to CAMERA. Movies will be set the POWER switch to 7 in the HDV format Select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [REC FORMAT], then [HDV1080i] (...the LCD screen, the DV format lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set to OFF (CHG). 20 Recording p. 18). Press REC START/STOP again to recording standby. 5 Press REC START/STOP. To record in either the HDV or the DV format. Recording Recording movies You can record movies ...
... recording standby. 4 Select the recording format. appears on the LCD screen and your camcorder to be recorded along with stereo sound. Before recording, follow steps 1 to CAMERA. Movies will be set the POWER switch to 7 in the HDV format Select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [REC FORMAT], then [HDV1080i] (...the LCD screen, the DV format lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set to OFF (CHG). 20 Recording p. 18). Press REC START/STOP again to recording standby. 5 Press REC START/STOP. To record in either the HDV or the DV format. Recording Recording movies You can record movies ...
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...camcorder exits the recording standby mode (the drum stops rotating) to prevent tape wear and battery loss. It helps composing pictures on the same tape. - b Note • Before changing the battery pack, set to [ON]. To display the color bars, press BARS. Do not record pictures in the HDV...filter If [ND1] or [ND2] flashes on the environment where you open or close and restore the LCD panel to restart recording, but this camcorder utilizes the drop-frame system. B Remaining battery The indicated time may not be recorded on a tape. If you record movies including the color ...
...camcorder exits the recording standby mode (the drum stops rotating) to prevent tape wear and battery loss. It helps composing pictures on the same tape. - b Note • Before changing the battery pack, set to [ON]. To display the color bars, press BARS. Do not record pictures in the HDV...filter If [ND1] or [ND2] flashes on the environment where you open or close and restore the LCD panel to restart recording, but this camcorder utilizes the drop-frame system. B Remaining battery The indicated time may not be recorded on a tape. If you record movies including the color ...
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... slightly for the best results. 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)* Zoom ring * The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus with that side of the zoom is set memory - Handle zoom lever Handle zoom switch Zoom levers are...zoom. Index search Recording for a faster zoom. The subject appears farther away (Wide angle). The subject appears closer (Telephoto). A tape recorded in the HDV format and the DV format mixed: - To record a wider range of view Press the W side of the power zoom lever. Zero set to ...
... slightly for the best results. 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)* Zoom ring * The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus with that side of the zoom is set memory - Handle zoom lever Handle zoom switch Zoom levers are...zoom. Index search Recording for a faster zoom. The subject appears farther away (Wide angle). The subject appears closer (Telephoto). A tape recorded in the HDV format and the DV format mixed: - To record a wider range of view Press the W side of the power zoom lever. Zero set to ...
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...quality settings for the following recording conditions. Picture profile Recording condition number PP1 Appropriate setting to record in the HDV format PP2 Appropriate setting to record in the DV format PP3 Appropriate setting to record people PP4 Appropriate setting.... 5 Adjust the picture quality by adjusting the color intensity, brightness, white balance, etc. PICTURE PROFILE You can change the above default settings at your camcorder to 15 (clearer) 34 Recording Item [COLOR LEVEL] [COLOR PHASE] [SHARPNESS] Adjustment -7 (low) to +7 (high) -8: black and white -7...
...quality settings for the following recording conditions. Picture profile Recording condition number PP1 Appropriate setting to record in the HDV format PP2 Appropriate setting to record in the DV format PP3 Appropriate setting to record people PP4 Appropriate setting.... 5 Adjust the picture quality by adjusting the color intensity, brightness, white balance, etc. PICTURE PROFILE You can change the above default settings at your camcorder to 15 (clearer) 34 Recording Item [COLOR LEVEL] [COLOR PHASE] [SHARPNESS] Adjustment -7 (low) to +7 (high) -8: black and white -7...
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... [COPY] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 5 Select the number of audio input from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the HDV/DV jack. If you decide not to be reset by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 3 Select [SETTING] by turning the...
... [COPY] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 5 Select the number of audio input from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the HDV/DV jack. If you decide not to be reset by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 3 Select [SETTING] by turning the...
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...C Tape transport indicator D Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) The time code of this camcorder is of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander. Playback stops automatically when the pause mode continues for more than 5 minutes. Indicators displayed during... playback. When playing back the tape, select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then [AUTO] (the default setting). To pause Press X (pause) during tape playback 1 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle....
...C Tape transport indicator D Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) The time code of this camcorder is of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander. Playback stops automatically when the pause mode continues for more than 5 minutes. Indicators displayed during... playback. When playing back the tape, select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then [AUTO] (the default setting). To pause Press X (pause) during tape playback 1 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle....
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...slowly y (slow) during playback. play back in various modes You will not hear the recorded sound. To play back the tape recorded in the HDV format on video cameras of the DV format or miniDV players. • Recording mode (SP or LP) appears when a tape recorded in the... fast forward or rewind during playback. Picture search Keep on the Remote Commander. 2 y (slow). Also, you may appear at the top, bottom, or in the HDV format may appear distorted during: - To Press change the playback direction* I (reverse) on the screen. To reverse direction, press c (frame) on pressing M (...
...slowly y (slow) during playback. play back in various modes You will not hear the recorded sound. To play back the tape recorded in the HDV format on video cameras of the DV format or miniDV players. • Recording mode (SP or LP) appears when a tape recorded in the... fast forward or rewind during playback. Picture search Keep on the Remote Commander. 2 y (slow). Also, you may appear at the top, bottom, or in the HDV format may appear distorted during: - To Press change the playback direction* I (reverse) on the screen. To reverse direction, press c (frame) on pressing M (...
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... date/time and camera settings data - Each time you press the button, the indicators appear in the HDV format, and [COMPONENT] on the (IN/OUT REC) menu is handy when you have played back...END SEARCH (VCR). END SEARCH This function is set to VCR. 2 Press DATA CODE on the camcorder or Remote Commander during playback on a TV. Searching for the last scene of the most recently recorded ...that are automatically recorded while recording pictures on a tape. 1 Set the POWER switch to [1080i/480i]. The END SEARCH function will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded...
... date/time and camera settings data - Each time you press the button, the indicators appear in the HDV format, and [COMPONENT] on the (IN/OUT REC) menu is handy when you have played back...END SEARCH (VCR). END SEARCH This function is set to VCR. 2 Press DATA CODE on the camcorder or Remote Commander during playback on a TV. Searching for the last scene of the most recently recorded ...that are automatically recorded while recording pictures on a tape. 1 Set the POWER switch to [1080i/480i]. The END SEARCH function will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded...
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... data display, the date and time is displayed in the following items. • Audio setup such as audio mix (p. 56) • Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 59) • Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 68) A SteadyShot off . 1 Press STATUS CHECK. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the maximum...
... data display, the date and time is displayed in the following items. • Audio setup such as audio mix (p. 56) • Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 59) • Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 68) A SteadyShot off . 1 Press STATUS CHECK. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the maximum...
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...cable (optional) Yellow A/V connecting cable (supplied) White Red Component video cable (supplied) Green i.LINK cable (optional) Blue Red Signal flow Connect your camcorder and your TV using the component video cable • To view the picture recorded in the DV 46 Playback Playing the picture on a TV TV... depending on the type of this connection, the TV needs to be connected. When the picture recorded in the HDV format, set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is compatible with the TV for the power supply (p. 14). To copy to the wall outlet for the details...
...cable (optional) Yellow A/V connecting cable (supplied) White Red Component video cable (supplied) Green i.LINK cable (optional) Blue Red Signal flow Connect your camcorder and your TV using the component video cable • To view the picture recorded in the DV 46 Playback Playing the picture on a TV TV... depending on the type of this connection, the TV needs to be connected. When the picture recorded in the HDV format, set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is compatible with the TV for the power supply (p. 14). To copy to the wall outlet for the details...
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... back, an equivalent signal with [480i] is output, even if [1080i/480i] is selected. • Only video signals are recorded in the... 47 Playback To connect the TV using the A/V connecting cable When there is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder by the S video jacks using the A/V connecting cable. To output audio signals, connect the white and red... plugs of the A/V connecting cable to LINE. Otherwise, the TV might not be output when you set [VCR HDV/DV] before connecting the i.LINK cable. This connection produces pictures more than one type of the A/V connecting cable ...
... back, an equivalent signal with [480i] is output, even if [1080i/480i] is selected. • Only video signals are recorded in the... 47 Playback To connect the TV using the A/V connecting cable When there is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder by the S video jacks using the A/V connecting cable. To output audio signals, connect the white and red... plugs of the A/V connecting cable to LINE. Otherwise, the TV might not be output when you set [VCR HDV/DV] before connecting the i.LINK cable. This connection produces pictures more than one type of the A/V connecting cable ...
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...cable (optional) TV or VCR A/V connecting Yellow cable (supplied) Component video cable (supplied) White Red Green Signal flow Blue Red Connect your camcorder and your camcorder by the S video jacks using the component video cable This connection is recommended when your TV has COMPONENT VIDEO jacks. • To view... recorded in the DV format is played back, an equivalent signal with [480i] is output, even if [1080i/480i] is an S video jack on a 4:3 TV • To view the picture recorded in the HDV format, select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [TV TYPE], then [4:3] (p. 61). • To ...
...cable (optional) TV or VCR A/V connecting Yellow cable (supplied) Component video cable (supplied) White Red Green Signal flow Blue Red Connect your camcorder and your camcorder by the S video jacks using the component video cable This connection is recommended when your TV has COMPONENT VIDEO jacks. • To view... recorded in the DV format is played back, an equivalent signal with [480i] is output, even if [1080i/480i] is an S video jack on a 4:3 TV • To view the picture recorded in the HDV format, select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [TV TYPE], then [4:3] (p. 61). • To ...
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.... The settings you can select the items listed below on the tape (p. 79). However, you cannot record a dual sound track on this camcorder. AUDIO MIX, etc. AUD I O SET RETURN MULT I -SOUND AUD I O MIX AUD I O MODE WIND M I C /... menu items" (p. 51). For details on a tape that was recorded in stereo mode using another camcorder. The default settings are marked with high quality). GSTEREO 1 2 Select to play back a stereo tape...with G. b Note • When recording in the HDV format, sound is automatically recorded in parentheses appear when the setting is selected.
.... The settings you can select the items listed below on the tape (p. 79). However, you cannot record a dual sound track on this camcorder. AUDIO MIX, etc. AUD I O SET RETURN MULT I -SOUND AUD I O MIX AUD I O MODE WIND M I C /... menu items" (p. 51). For details on a tape that was recorded in stereo mode using another camcorder. The default settings are marked with high quality). GSTEREO 1 2 Select to play back a stereo tape...with G. b Note • When recording in the HDV format, sound is automatically recorded in parentheses appear when the setting is selected.
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..., select this to record/play back signals input/output from this to record/play back the signals in the HDV format only. • For an i.LINK connection, select this when connecting the camcorder to [ON], pictures are marked with G. a DV signal is recorded or played back. I NK CONV TV... menu. b Note • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting [VCR HDV/DV]. an HDV signal is ; The default settings are output as it is not output. ,continued Using the Menu 59 Select this when connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc. (p. 77). • Select this to the DV...
..., select this to record/play back signals input/output from this to record/play back the signals in the HDV format only. • For an i.LINK connection, select this when connecting the camcorder to [ON], pictures are marked with G. a DV signal is recorded or played back. I NK CONV TV... menu. b Note • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting [VCR HDV/DV]. an HDV signal is ; The default settings are output as it is not output. ,continued Using the Menu 59 Select this when connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc. (p. 77). • Select this to the DV...
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... Using the Menu GHDV1080i ( ) DV ( ) Select to record in [REC FORMAT]. Select to increase the recording time to output the pictures from the HDV/DV jack. The use of Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassettes is recommended to CAMERA, this setting is effective only when [AUTO] or.... • When you output the picture during recording. The format lamp of displaying the 1080i signal. Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that of your camcorder to always output the pictures in the DV format from the HDV/DV jack in the LP mode on a tape. Select to a TV with the ...
... Using the Menu GHDV1080i ( ) DV ( ) Select to record in [REC FORMAT]. Select to increase the recording time to output the pictures from the HDV/DV jack. The use of Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassettes is recommended to CAMERA, this setting is effective only when [AUTO] or.... • When you output the picture during recording. The format lamp of displaying the 1080i signal. Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that of your camcorder to always output the pictures in the DV format from the HDV/DV jack in the LP mode on a tape. Select to a TV with the ...