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... • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you need a PAL system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, ...sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder. Playing back HDV tapes on other device such as a VCR or a computer with the HDV format. Notes on use . You can use only mini DV cassettes in both HDV and DV formats. The HDV standards • Digital high-definition (HD) video signals are recorded ...
... • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you need a PAL system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, ...sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder. Playing back HDV tapes on other device such as a VCR or a computer with the HDV format. Notes on use . You can use only mini DV cassettes in both HDV and DV formats. The HDV standards • Digital high-definition (HD) video signals are recorded ...
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...Using the (OTHERS) 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 70...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 ...
...Using the (OTHERS) 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 70...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 ...
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... minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). z Tip • You can also use your camcorder. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to change the power mode, and zoom. Playing time Approximate number of minutes required when you repeatedly record, start/stop,...recording time" means an approximate number of minutes when recording while you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). HDV format pictures Battery pack LCD panel opened* NP-F570 175 (supplied) NP-F770 360 NP-F970 545 LCD panel closed 200 410 620 DV ...
... minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). z Tip • You can also use your camcorder. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to change the power mode, and zoom. Playing time Approximate number of minutes required when you repeatedly record, start/stop,...recording time" means an approximate number of minutes when recording while you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). HDV format pictures Battery pack LCD panel opened* NP-F570 175 (supplied) NP-F770 360 NP-F970 545 LCD panel closed 200 410 620 DV ...
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... screen and the Camera recording lamps light up. Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen, the DV format lamp lights up and your camcorder to 7 in the HDV format Select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [REC FORMAT], then [HDV1080i] (the default setting)(p. 60). It takes some time for your... stereo sound. To record in either the HDV or the DV format. Recording Recording movies You can record movies in the DV format Select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [REC FORMAT], then [DV] (p. 60). p. 18). The HDV format lamp lights up , and your camcorder is set the POWER switch to recording standby...
... screen and the Camera recording lamps light up. Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen, the DV format lamp lights up and your camcorder to 7 in the HDV format Select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [REC FORMAT], then [HDV1080i] (the default setting)(p. 60). It takes some time for your... stereo sound. To record in either the HDV or the DV format. Recording Recording movies You can record movies in the DV format Select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [REC FORMAT], then [DV] (p. 60). p. 18). The HDV format lamp lights up , and your camcorder is set the POWER switch to recording standby...
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... during recording. 6 0min HDV1080i ND 1 REC 0:00:00 6 0min L R A Recording format ( or ) Recording mode (SP or LP) is left in the HDV format and the DV format on the same tape. - B Remaining battery The indicated time may not be recorded on the environment where you are using... your camcorder exits the recording standby mode (the drum stops rotating) to prevent tape wear and battery loss. C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (...
... during recording. 6 0min HDV1080i ND 1 REC 0:00:00 6 0min L R A Recording format ( or ) Recording mode (SP or LP) is left in the HDV format and the DV format on the same tape. - B Remaining battery The indicated time may not be recorded on the environment where you are using... your camcorder exits the recording standby mode (the drum stops rotating) to prevent tape wear and battery loss. C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (...
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... memory - Recording for a longer time Using zoom Zoom levers are mounted on the camera itself and on this camcorder. 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus with that side of the zoom is recorded only in the SP mode... To record a wider range of view Press the W side of the power zoom lever. The subject appears closer (Telephoto). 22 Recording A tape recorded in the HDV format and the DV format mixed: - Occasional use it further for the best results. 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* On the (IN/OUT REC) menu,...
... memory - Recording for a longer time Using zoom Zoom levers are mounted on the camera itself and on this camcorder. 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus with that side of the zoom is recorded only in the SP mode... To record a wider range of view Press the W side of the power zoom lever. The subject appears closer (Telephoto). 22 Recording A tape recorded in the HDV format and the DV format mixed: - Occasional use it further for the best results. 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* On the (IN/OUT REC) menu,...
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... TV or monitor screen. 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...by adjusting the color intensity, brightness, white balance, etc. Item [COLOR LEVEL] [COLOR PHASE] [SHARPNESS] Adjustment -7 (low) to +7 (high) -8: black and white -7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish) 0 (softer) to a TV or monitor, and adjust the picture quality while... PROFILE You can change the above default settings at your camcorder to 15 (clearer) 34 Recording
... TV or monitor screen. 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...by adjusting the color intensity, brightness, white balance, etc. Item [COLOR LEVEL] [COLOR PHASE] [SHARPNESS] Adjustment -7 (low) to +7 (high) -8: black and white -7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish) 0 (softer) to a TV or monitor, and adjust the picture quality while... PROFILE You can change the above default settings at your camcorder to 15 (clearer) 34 Recording
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When playing back the tape, select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then [AUTO] (the default setting). To fast forward or rewind Press M (fast forward) or m (rewind) in stop )....battery 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. When you want to view. 4 Press N (play back recordings on the viewfinder Close the... inserted into your TV, see page 46. To stop playback Press x (stop mode. To review movies on your camcorder.
When playing back the tape, select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then [AUTO] (the default setting). To fast forward or rewind Press M (fast forward) or m (rewind) in stop )....battery 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. When you want to view. 4 Press N (play back recordings on the viewfinder Close the... inserted into your TV, see page 46. To stop playback Press x (stop mode. To review movies on your camcorder.
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... time you have played back the tape, for example, but want to start recording right after you press the button, the indicators appear in the HDV format, and [COMPONENT] on a tape. 1 Set the POWER switch to [1080i/576i]. Displaying the screen indicators You can locate the end of the ...last recording, or display the date of the most recent recording is set to VCR. 2 Press DATA CODE on the camcorder or Remote Commander during playback on the tape. Press DISPALY/BATT INFO. END SEARCH This function is a blank section between recorded sections on a TV....
... time you have played back the tape, for example, but want to start recording right after you press the button, the indicators appear in the HDV format, and [COMPONENT] on a tape. 1 Set the POWER switch to [1080i/576i]. Displaying the screen indicators You can locate the end of the ...last recording, or display the date of the most recent recording is set to VCR. 2 Press DATA CODE on the camcorder or Remote Commander during playback on the tape. Press DISPALY/BATT INFO. END SEARCH This function is a blank section between recorded sections on a TV....
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... video cable • To view the picture recorded in the DV 46 Playback Refer to the wall socket for the details. Viewing the picture on a high definition TV When you have an S video jack TV on the (IN/ OUT REC) menu according to your TV is recommended when your TV (p. 60). Connect... default setting). • In case of TV. To copy to another tape, see page 70. When the picture recorded in the HDV format, set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. Playing the picture on a TV TV connections differ depending on the type of this connection, the TV needs to...
... video cable • To view the picture recorded in the DV 46 Playback Refer to the wall socket for the details. Viewing the picture on a high definition TV When you have an S video jack TV on the (IN/ OUT REC) menu according to your TV is recommended when your TV (p. 60). Connect... default setting). • In case of TV. To copy to another tape, see page 70. When the picture recorded in the HDV format, set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. Playing the picture on a TV TV connections differ depending on the type of this connection, the TV needs to...
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...for details on the TV connected. Set the input selector on the device to be connected, connect it with your camcorder by the S video jacks using an S video cable (optional) instead of the yellow video plug of the ... an equivalent signal with [576i] is output, even if [1080i/576i] is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. To connect the TV using more faithfully on... to your TV. b Note • Be sure that you connect your camcorder to LINE. z Tip • If you set [VCR HDV/DV] before connecting the i.LINK cable.
...for details on the TV connected. Set the input selector on the device to be connected, connect it with your camcorder by the S video jacks using an S video cable (optional) instead of the yellow video plug of the ... an equivalent signal with [576i] is output, even if [1080i/576i] is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. To connect the TV using more faithfully on... to your TV. b Note • Be sure that you connect your camcorder to LINE. z Tip • If you set [VCR HDV/DV] before connecting the i.LINK cable.
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...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 view the picture on the (... an S video cable to be output when you have an S video jack on the device to produce high resolution pictures. The audio will not be connected, connect it with [576i] is output, even if ... VIDEO jacks. • To view the picture recorded in the HDV format, set [COMPONENT] on a 4:3 TV • To view the picture recorded in the HDV format, select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [TV TYPE],...
...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 view the picture on the (... an S video cable to be output when you have an S video jack on the device to produce high resolution pictures. The audio will not be connected, connect it with [576i] is output, even if ... VIDEO jacks. • To view the picture recorded in the HDV format, set [COMPONENT] on a 4:3 TV • To view the picture recorded in the HDV format, select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [TV TYPE],...
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... only. Otherwise, the connected TV may not be able to recognize the video signal from this camcorder. • When [AUTO] is selected and the signal switches between HDV and DV, the picture and sound disappear temporarily. • When [i.LINK CONV] is connected to another device using an i.LINK cable, select... back the input/ output signals in the DV format only. • For an i.LINK connection, select this when connecting the camcorder to the DV format and output; an HDV signal is not output. - REC FORMAT/TV TYPE, etc. For details on how to record/play back the signals in the...
... only. Otherwise, the connected TV may not be able to recognize the video signal from this camcorder. • When [AUTO] is selected and the signal switches between HDV and DV, the picture and sound disappear temporarily. • When [i.LINK CONV] is connected to another device using an i.LINK cable, select... back the input/ output signals in the DV format only. • For an i.LINK connection, select this when connecting the camcorder to the DV format and output; an HDV signal is not output. - REC FORMAT/TV TYPE, etc. For details on how to record/play back the signals in the...
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...of your camcorder. b Note • See [VCR HDV/DV] for information about an input signal via an i.LINK connection. 60 Using the Menu GHDV1080i ( ) DV ( ) Select to record in the LP mode on a tape. Select to increase the recording time to get the most out of Sony Excellence/Master...). z Tip • When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the HDV1080i specification. Select to record in [VCR HDV/DV]. Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that of displaying the 1080i signal. REC FORMAT Selects a recording format when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA,...
...of your camcorder. b Note • See [VCR HDV/DV] for information about an input signal via an i.LINK connection. 60 Using the Menu GHDV1080i ( ) DV ( ) Select to record in the LP mode on a tape. Select to increase the recording time to get the most out of Sony Excellence/Master...). z Tip • When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the HDV1080i specification. Select to record in [VCR HDV/DV]. Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that of displaying the 1080i signal. REC FORMAT Selects a recording format when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA,...
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...setting [i.LINK CONV]. Using the Menu 61 The recorded pictures will appear as follows: When HDV pictures are played back When DV pictures are not using your camcorder and convert the signal transmitted from this camcorder. If you view pictures recorded with [DV WIDE REC] on a 4:3 standard TV, ...pictures may not be converted and output from the i.LINK Interface of your camcorder will appear as they are in height, but are played back 4:3 Select to convert the signal depending on a 16:9 wide TV. For details...
...setting [i.LINK CONV]. Using the Menu 61 The recorded pictures will appear as follows: When HDV pictures are played back When DV pictures are not using your camcorder and convert the signal transmitted from this camcorder. If you view pictures recorded with [DV WIDE REC] on a 4:3 standard TV, ...pictures may not be converted and output from the i.LINK Interface of your camcorder will appear as they are in height, but are played back 4:3 Select to convert the signal depending on a 16:9 wide TV. For details...
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... and decrease the light volume. Select to display the selected menu item at from another device when [VCR HDV/DV] on the format lamp. The lamp of the format that is selected in [VCR HDV/ DV] lights up according to the format of the playback or of an input signal from the... light up during recording. REC LAMP GON OFF FORMAT LAMP Select to turn on the camera recording lamps on the front and rear of your camcorder during recording. • When you do not want the subject to be displayed when you press DATA CODE (p. 44). b Note • The format lamp lights...
... and decrease the light volume. Select to display the selected menu item at from another device when [VCR HDV/DV] on the format lamp. The lamp of the format that is selected in [VCR HDV/ DV] lights up according to the format of the playback or of an input signal from the... light up during recording. REC LAMP GON OFF FORMAT LAMP Select to turn on the camera recording lamps on the front and rear of your camcorder during recording. • When you do not want the subject to be displayed when you press DATA CODE (p. 44). b Note • The format lamp lights...
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... pictures will be dubbed as blank portions, so neither picture nor sound will be able to recognize the video signal from the camcorder at the time of [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK CONV] with the i.LINK cable, pictures are both HDR-FX1E and connected with the i.LINK cable connected... and [i.LINK CONV] is set to [OFF]. • Pictures, including those recorded in the HDV format, will be dubbed in the following illustration. To dub to an HDV compatible device Connect your camcorder to an HDV compatible device using an i.LINK cable (optional). b Note • If you change the settings of...
... pictures will be dubbed as blank portions, so neither picture nor sound will be able to recognize the video signal from the camcorder at the time of [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK CONV] with the i.LINK cable, pictures are both HDR-FX1E and connected with the i.LINK cable connected... and [i.LINK CONV] is set to [OFF]. • Pictures, including those recorded in the HDV format, will be dubbed in the following illustration. To dub to an HDV compatible device Connect your camcorder to an HDV compatible device using an i.LINK cable (optional). b Note • If you change the settings of...
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...video device may not be able to recognize the video signal from the camcorder at the time of dubbing. • If [i.LINK CONV] is set to [OFF] while [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], pictures recorded in the HDV format will be dubbed as blank portions, so neither picture nor sound ... i.LINK cable (optional). Dubbing/Editing 71 To dub to a DV device Connect your camcorder to [AUTO] and the signal switches between HDV and DV, the picture and sound disappear temporarily. b Note • If you change the settings of [VCR HDV/DV] (p. 59) and [i.LINK CONV] (p. 60) in the DV format. Pictures in...
...video device may not be able to recognize the video signal from the camcorder at the time of dubbing. • If [i.LINK CONV] is set to [OFF] while [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], pictures recorded in the HDV format will be dubbed as blank portions, so neither picture nor sound ... i.LINK cable (optional). Dubbing/Editing 71 To dub to a DV device Connect your camcorder to [AUTO] and the signal switches between HDV and DV, the picture and sound disappear temporarily. b Note • If you change the settings of [VCR HDV/DV] (p. 59) and [i.LINK CONV] (p. 60) in the DV format. Pictures in...
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...; When you use an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is finished, stop your camcorder, and record it to VCR. 4 Start the playback on the HDV/DV jack holder will light up and indicate the format of the output signal when you use an i.LINK cable... are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for playback. • Insert the recorded cassette. • Set the POWER switch to a VCR. • Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not output from the HDV/DV jack during playback pause...
...; When you use an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is finished, stop your camcorder, and record it to VCR. 4 Start the playback on the HDV/DV jack holder will light up and indicate the format of the output signal when you use an i.LINK cable... are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for playback. • Insert the recorded cassette. • Set the POWER switch to a VCR. • Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not output from the HDV/DV jack during playback pause...
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... VCR. Connecting a VCR or TV b Note • Your camcorder can only record from a PAL source. See page 90 for copyright reasons (p. 91). Recorder (This unit) On this camcorder (recorder), select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then [AUTO] (p. 59) before connecting. Player (HDV compatible unit) HDV/DV jack i.LINK cable (optional) Signal flow b Note...
... VCR. Connecting a VCR or TV b Note • Your camcorder can only record from a PAL source. See page 90 for copyright reasons (p. 91). Recorder (This unit) On this camcorder (recorder), select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then [AUTO] (p. 59) before connecting. Player (HDV compatible unit) HDV/DV jack i.LINK cable (optional) Signal flow b Note...