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... recording of such materials may cause harmful interference to an outlet on a DV format cassette. • HDV signals are operational for effective use Your camcorder is capable of recording in color) that appear constantly on , the user is connected. - Be careful when placing the... protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - z Tip • Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i specification, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to comply...
... recording of such materials may cause harmful interference to an outlet on a DV format cassette. • HDV signals are operational for effective use Your camcorder is capable of recording in color) that appear constantly on , the user is connected. - Be careful when placing the... protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - z Tip • Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i specification, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to comply...
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...illustration. • Do not hold the camcorder by playing them back on other devices. Take pictures of your camcorder (p. 18). Using the camcorder • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as a VCR or a computer with the HDV format. Playing back HDV tapes on other device such as shown ...in the HDV format cannot be played back on this may...
...illustration. • Do not hold the camcorder by playing them back on other devices. Take pictures of your camcorder (p. 18). Using the camcorder • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as a VCR or a computer with the HDV format. Playing back HDV tapes on other device such as shown ...in the HDV format cannot be played back on this may...
Operating Instructions
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...(CAMERA SET) menu - Signal conversion function ........81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 83 Warning indicators and messages .....88 Additional Information Using your camcorder - CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc 62 Customizing Personal Menu 65 Assigning the functions 68 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to another tape ...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...
...(CAMERA SET) menu - Signal conversion function ........81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 83 Warning indicators and messages .....88 Additional Information Using your camcorder - CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc 62 Customizing Personal Menu 65 Assigning the functions 68 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to another tape ...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...
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b Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. To change to VCR. b Press m (rewind). The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the DV format, see page 16. d Press REC START/STOP. a While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to standby mode, press ...
b Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. To change to VCR. b Press m (rewind). The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the DV format, see page 16. d Press REC START/STOP. a While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to standby mode, press ...
Operating Instructions
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...screen. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to display the recording time on the environment where the camcorder is set to see the recording time. b Note • The power will be shorter. Recording in the HDV format Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time NP-F570 110 60 (supplied)...jack of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). Playing time Approximate number of 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 ...
...screen. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to display the recording time on the environment where the camcorder is set to see the recording time. b Note • The power will be shorter. Recording in the HDV format Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time NP-F570 110 60 (supplied)...jack of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). Playing time Approximate number of 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...record movies in the HDV format Select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [REC FORMAT], then [HDV1080i] (the default setting)(p. 60). Before recording, follow steps 1 to OFF (CHG). 20 Recording appears on the LCD screen, the DV format lamp lights up, and your camcorder to be recorded along... format. To record in "Getting started" (p. 10 - Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and your camcorder is set the POWER switch to stop recording. The HDV format lamp lights up . Press REC START/STOP again to CAMERA. p. 18). Format lamps Camera recording lamp Camera recording lamp...
...record movies in the HDV format Select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [REC FORMAT], then [HDV1080i] (the default setting)(p. 60). Before recording, follow steps 1 to OFF (CHG). 20 Recording appears on the LCD screen, the DV format lamp lights up, and your camcorder to be recorded along... format. To record in "Getting started" (p. 10 - Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and your camcorder is set the POWER switch to stop recording. The HDV format lamp lights up . Press REC START/STOP again to CAMERA. p. 18). Format lamps Camera recording lamp Camera recording lamp...
Operating Instructions
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... off ). - Do not record pictures in the LP mode. • The recording time, date, and the camera settings data are using your camcorder exits the recording standby mode (the drum stops rotating) to the original position with the LCD screen facing out. C Recording status ([STBY] (standby... Microphone volume level (p. 36) G Center marker (p. 55) The center marker appears at the center of this camcorder utilizes the drop-frame system. Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the HDV format and the DV format on the tape. Date/time and the camera settings data (p. 44) will be ...
... off ). - Do not record pictures in the LP mode. • The recording time, date, and the camera settings data are using your camcorder exits the recording standby mode (the drum stops rotating) to the original position with the LCD screen facing out. C Recording status ([STBY] (standby... Microphone volume level (p. 36) G Center marker (p. 55) The center marker appears at the center of this camcorder utilizes the drop-frame system. Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the HDV format and the DV format on the tape. Date/time and the camera settings data (p. 44) will be ...
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... zoom speed with the handle zoom switch when using the handle zoom lever. Date search - Using the handle zoom You can when recording in the HDV format and the DV format mixed: - Occasional use of the zoom is set the zoom speed of H or L of the power zoom lever. Zero ... [L] is effective, but use it further 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 the tape recorded in the SP mode. You can set to LEVER/ REMOTE. 2 Press the power zoom...
... zoom speed with the handle zoom switch when using the handle zoom lever. Date search - Using the handle zoom You can when recording in the HDV format and the DV format mixed: - Occasional use of the zoom is set the zoom speed of H or L of the power zoom lever. Zero ... [L] is effective, but use it further 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 the tape recorded in the SP mode. You can set to LEVER/ REMOTE. 2 Press the power zoom...
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... 4 Select an item to 15 (clearer) 34 Recording 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 to record film-...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 record in the memory. At the default setting, [PP1] through [PP6] are registered with picture quality settings for the following ...
... 4 Select an item to 15 (clearer) 34 Recording 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 to record film-...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 record in the memory. At the default setting, [PP1] through [PP6] are registered with picture quality settings for the following ...
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...; If you adjust all picture profile settings at once. 1 Press PICTURE PROFILE. 2 Select the number of audio input from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the HDV/DV jack. To reset the picture profile settings You can adjust the microphone volume when recording. Checking the volume with headphones is automatically set to...
...; If you adjust all picture profile settings at once. 1 Press PICTURE PROFILE. 2 Select the number of audio input from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the HDV/DV jack. To reset the picture profile settings You can adjust the microphone volume when recording. Checking the volume with headphones is automatically set to...
Operating Instructions
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...(fast forward) or m (rewind) in stop ). Then, adjust the viewfinder angle. When playing back the tape, select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then [AUTO] (the default setting). To stop playback Press x (stop mode. To pause Press X (pause) during tape playback 1 Open the LCD panel... 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. To review movies on your camcorder. To adjust the volume Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME - (decrease) / + (increase). When you want...
...(fast forward) or m (rewind) in stop ). Then, adjust the viewfinder angle. When playing back the tape, select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then [AUTO] (the default setting). To stop playback Press x (stop mode. To pause Press X (pause) during tape playback 1 Open the LCD panel... 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. To review movies on your camcorder. To adjust the volume Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME - (decrease) / + (increase). When you want...
Operating Instructions
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... To return to the normal playback mode, press N (play). * Horizontal lines may appear distorted during playback. b Note • Pictures in the HDV format are not output from the HDV/DV jack when they are paused or played back in other than normal playback mode. • Pictures in the...* I (reverse) on pressing M (fast forward) or m (rewind) during : - Playback b Note • When playing back a tape recorded in the HDV and DV formats, and the signal switches between HDV and DV, the picture and sound disappear temporarily. • You cannot play back the tape recorded in the...
... To return to the normal playback mode, press N (play). * Horizontal lines may appear distorted during playback. b Note • Pictures in the HDV format are not output from the HDV/DV jack when they are paused or played back in other than normal playback mode. • Pictures in the...* I (reverse) on pressing M (fast forward) or m (rewind) during : - Playback b Note • When playing back a tape recorded in the HDV and DV formats, and the signal switches between HDV and DV, the picture and sound disappear temporarily. • You cannot play back the tape recorded in the...
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... REC) menu is a blank section between recorded sections on the camcorder or Remote Commander during playback on the screen. Each time you press the button, the indicators appear in the HDV format, and [COMPONENT] on the tape. 1 Set the POWER switch to [1080i/480i]. The indicator switches on or off as follows: Date...
... REC) menu is a blank section between recorded sections on the camcorder or Remote Commander during playback on the screen. Each time you press the button, the indicators appear in the HDV format, and [COMPONENT] on the tape. 1 Set the POWER switch to [1080i/480i]. The indicator switches on or off as follows: Date...
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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 B Exposure C Aperture value If you record the picture without setting the clock...
... 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 B Exposure C Aperture value If you record the picture without setting the clock...
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... cable (supplied) Green i.LINK cable (optional) Blue Red Signal flow Connect your camcorder and your TV (p. 60). When the picture recorded in the HDV format, set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is compatible with HDV/DV and has an i.LINK jack. • Before connecting the i.LINK cable,... select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then [AUTO] (the default setting). •...
... cable (supplied) Green i.LINK cable (optional) Blue Red Signal flow Connect your camcorder and your TV (p. 60). When the picture recorded in the HDV format, set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is compatible with HDV/DV and has an i.LINK jack. • Before connecting the i.LINK cable,... select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then [AUTO] (the default setting). •...
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...are not output from the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack. format is played back, an equivalent signal with [480i] is output, even if [1080i/480i] is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the TV connected. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V ...connecting cable (supplied). Otherwise, the TV might not be output when you connect with the S video cable alone. z Tip • If you set [VCR HDV/DV] before...
...are not output from the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack. format is played back, an equivalent signal with [480i] is output, even if [1080i/480i] is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the TV connected. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V ...connecting cable (supplied). Otherwise, the TV might not be output when you connect with the S video cable alone. z Tip • If you set [VCR HDV/DV] before...
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...picture 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 ... video 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 TV or VCR using either cables described below. To connect the TV using the A/V connecting cable When there is selected. • Only...
...picture 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 ... video 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 TV or VCR using either cables described below. To connect the TV using the A/V connecting cable When there is selected. • Only...
Operating Instructions
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... with both main and sub sound. The default settings are marked with high quality). b Note • You can select the items listed below on this camcorder. • The setting returns to play back a stereo tape with the right channel sound or a dual sound track tape with the main sound. The indicators... added afterwards (ST2) on a tape that was recorded in [16BIT] mode. 56 Using the Menu AUDIO MIX You can select how to record in the HDV format, sound is selected. For details on how to play back audio on the tape (p. 79). b Note • When recording in the 16-bit ...
... with both main and sub sound. The default settings are marked with high quality). b Note • You can select the items listed below on this camcorder. • The setting returns to play back a stereo tape with the right channel sound or a dual sound track tape with the main sound. The indicators... added afterwards (ST2) on a tape that was recorded in [16BIT] mode. 56 Using the Menu AUDIO MIX You can select how to record in the HDV format, sound is selected. For details on how to play back audio on the tape (p. 79). b Note • When recording in the 16-bit ...
Operating Instructions
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... playback signal. b Note • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting [VCR HDV/DV]. at [AUTO], an HDV signal is ; The screen shows the items you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Using the Menu Using the (IN/OUT REC) menu - The selected signal ...picture and sound disappear temporarily. • When [i.LINK CONV] is set to be input/output from the HDV/DV jack. When the camcorder is recorded or played back. at [HDV], an HDV signal is selected. at the moment. The default settings are output as it is converted to the DV ...
... playback signal. b Note • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting [VCR HDV/DV]. at [AUTO], an HDV signal is ; The screen shows the items you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Using the Menu Using the (IN/OUT REC) menu - The selected signal ...picture and sound disappear temporarily. • When [i.LINK CONV] is set to be input/output from the HDV/DV jack. When the camcorder is recorded or played back. at [HDV], an HDV signal is selected. at the moment. The default settings are output as it is converted to the DV ...
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... properly between the scenes. The use of Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassettes is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. REC MODE GSP ( SP ) LP ( LP ) Select to a TV with the [REC FORMAT] and [VCR HDV/DV] settings. COMPONENT 480i G1080i/480i Select when connecting your camcorder. b Note • You cannot add sound on...
... properly between the scenes. The use of Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassettes is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. REC MODE GSP ( SP ) LP ( LP ) Select to a TV with the [REC FORMAT] and [VCR HDV/DV] settings. COMPONENT 480i G1080i/480i Select when connecting your camcorder. b Note • You cannot add sound on...
