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...MTF measurement system for your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this first (Continued) illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • Design and specifications of a Carl Zeiss lens... a quality typical of recording media and other accessories are subject to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to change without notice.
...MTF measurement system for your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this first (Continued) illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • Design and specifications of a Carl Zeiss lens... a quality typical of recording media and other accessories are subject to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to change without notice.
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...Recording/Playback Recording 22 Zooming 24 Recording high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec 24 Controlling the image settings manually with specific information (Print mark/Image protection 68 Continued , 9 menu 59 Customizing Personal Menu .........60 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR or DVD/...) or 4:3 TV 33 Using the Menu Using the menu items .......... 36 Menu items 37 CAMERA SET menu 39 Settings to adjust your camcorder to a "Memory Stick Duo 67 Deleting recorded pictures from a tape to the recording conditions MEMORY SET menu 46 Settings for backlit subjects ...
...Recording/Playback Recording 22 Zooming 24 Recording high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec 24 Controlling the image settings manually with specific information (Print mark/Image protection 68 Continued , 9 menu 59 Customizing Personal Menu .........60 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR or DVD/...) or 4:3 TV 33 Using the Menu Using the menu items .......... 36 Menu items 37 CAMERA SET menu 39 Settings to adjust your camcorder to a "Memory Stick Duo 67 Deleting recorded pictures from a tape to the recording conditions MEMORY SET menu 46 Settings for backlit subjects ...
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... Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 85 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 88 Maintenance and precautions ...... 89 Usable cassette tapes 89 About the "Memory Stick 90 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 92 About i.LINK 93 About x.v.Color 94 On using your camcorder 94 Specifications 98 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ..... 101 Indicators...
... Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 85 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 88 Maintenance and precautions ...... 89 Usable cassette tapes 89 About the "Memory Stick 90 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 92 About i.LINK 93 About x.v.Color 94 On using your camcorder 94 Specifications 98 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ..... 101 Indicators...
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For details, confirm the specifications of an external device with your camcorder and TV with the optional component video cable and supplied A/V connecting cable as it recognizes that the camcorder is (SD image quality). Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of your TV.... • If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, connect your TV. This may not function correctly ...
For details, confirm the specifications of an external device with your camcorder and TV with the optional component video cable and supplied A/V connecting cable as it recognizes that the camcorder is (SD image quality). Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of your TV.... • If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, connect your TV. This may not function correctly ...
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... i.LINK cable, set to [ON:SQUEEZE]/[ON: EDGE CROP], pictures are available when recording in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with your camcorder. • When [AUTO] is selected, if the signal switches between the scenes. b Notes • Set [VIDEO OUT] correctly according to the... supplied with high quality). B 16:9 WIDE Records pictures in the full screen for a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records pictures in the HDV1080i specification. B HDV1080i ( ) Records in the full screen for playback. DV ( ) Records in the HDV format, sound is not output. - b Notes • ...
... i.LINK cable, set to [ON:SQUEEZE]/[ON: EDGE CROP], pictures are available when recording in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with your camcorder. • When [AUTO] is selected, if the signal switches between the scenes. b Notes • Set [VIDEO OUT] correctly according to the... supplied with high quality). B 16:9 WIDE Records pictures in the full screen for a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. 4:3 ( ) Records pictures in the HDV1080i specification. B HDV1080i ( ) Records in the full screen for playback. DV ( ) Records in the HDV format, sound is not output. - b Notes • ...
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...The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders and the connectors used. : Signal flow Camcorder Cable External device i.LINK cable (optional) HDV1080i compatible device* t HD quality i.LINK cable (optional) AV device with i.LINK jack t... t SD quality * An i.LINK jack which is compatible with the devices to be connected. ** When connecting your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i specification is required. Refer also to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15...
...The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders and the connectors used. : Signal flow Camcorder Cable External device i.LINK cable (optional) HDV1080i compatible device* t HD quality i.LINK cable (optional) AV device with i.LINK jack t... t SD quality * An i.LINK jack which is compatible with the devices to be connected. ** When connecting your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i specification is required. Refer also to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15...
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...or rough at that point. • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to be compliant with HDV1080i specification. *2 Parts recorded in DV format cannot be dubbed. *3 Parts recorded in the DV format are dubbed as HVR-HD1000U/HD1000N and are connected with the i.LINK cable, after pausing or stopping and then resuming ...i.LINK cable before changing these menu settings, otherwise the VCR or DVD/HDD recorders may not correctly identify the video signal. Jacks on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Dubbing/Editing b Notes • You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable. • Pictures...
...or rough at that point. • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to be compliant with HDV1080i specification. *2 Parts recorded in DV format cannot be dubbed. *3 Parts recorded in the DV format are dubbed as HVR-HD1000U/HD1000N and are connected with the i.LINK cable, after pausing or stopping and then resuming ...i.LINK cable before changing these menu settings, otherwise the VCR or DVD/HDD recorders may not correctly identify the video signal. Jacks on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Dubbing/Editing b Notes • You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable. • Pictures...
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...: Signal flow To HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) i.LINK cable (optional) * An i.LINK jack which is compatible with the devices to your camcorder (This indicator may appear on the screen of the playback device, however, it will be indicated on a "Memory Stick Duo." b Notes ... a player to be recorded). 4 Insert a cassette into the VCR. 5 Operate your camcorder beforehand. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i specification is connected, the format of your camcorder. Refer also to [AUTO] when recording from a VCR on the screen, touch / ...
...: Signal flow To HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) i.LINK cable (optional) * An i.LINK jack which is compatible with the devices to your camcorder (This indicator may appear on the screen of the playback device, however, it will be indicated on a "Memory Stick Duo." b Notes ... a player to be recorded). 4 Insert a cassette into the VCR. 5 Operate your camcorder beforehand. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i specification is connected, the format of your camcorder. Refer also to [AUTO] when recording from a VCR on the screen, touch / ...
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... t [PRINT MARK]. 3 Touch the image that you want to the write-protect position (p. 90). Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection) When you are using a "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect tab, make sure the write-protect tab on ...your camcorder. Preventing accidental erasure (Image protection) Selecting still images for printing on your camcorder if the "Memory Stick Duo" already has some images with the Print mark put on using other...
... t [PRINT MARK]. 3 Touch the image that you want to the write-protect position (p. 90). Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection) When you are using a "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect tab, make sure the write-protect tab on ...your camcorder. Preventing accidental erasure (Image protection) Selecting still images for printing on your camcorder if the "Memory Stick Duo" already has some images with the Print mark put on using other...
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This is not a malfunction. This camcorder does not comply with the HDV1080i specification (p. 31). Continued , 81 Troubleshooting Noises appear and or is displayed on the screen. • The tape was recorded without setting the date and time. • A ... MIX] (p. 54). You cannot hear the sound recorded with your camcorder (NTSC). This is not a malfunction. The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off . • The tape was recorded in the HD (high definition) image quality on the TV which is dirty (p. 95). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette.
This is not a malfunction. This camcorder does not comply with the HDV1080i specification (p. 31). Continued , 81 Troubleshooting Noises appear and or is displayed on the screen. • The tape was recorded without setting the date and time. • A ... MIX] (p. 54). You cannot hear the sound recorded with your camcorder (NTSC). This is not a malfunction. The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off . • The tape was recorded in the HD (high definition) image quality on the TV which is dirty (p. 95). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette.
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...cable, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are recorded in the pictures. • DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 65) cannot be output. • This occurs if you cannot dub in HD (high definition) image quality (p. 62...happens when viewing a picture recorded in the DV format are not output from your camcorder again. You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • You cannot input externally from a device connected with HDV1080i specification, you record on the TV connected with the HDMI cable. • Pictures in ...
...cable, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are recorded in the pictures. • DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 65) cannot be output. • This occurs if you cannot dub in HD (high definition) image quality (p. 62...happens when viewing a picture recorded in the DV format are not output from your camcorder again. You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • You cannot input externally from a device connected with HDV1080i specification, you record on the TV connected with the HDMI cable. • Pictures in ...
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... tab on the tape Go to the end of the recorded section using your camcorder for copyright protection of software. [Cannot record due to your camcorder. Use a cassette with 1,080 effective scan lines of screen ruling (1080i, number of pixels 1,440 × 1,080 dots). z Tips • ... connected to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on a DV cassette. Maintenance and precautions Usable cassette tapes Your camcorder is capable of recording in both the DV format and HDV1080i specification. You can play back on the tape when it to record such software. Your...
... tab on the tape Go to the end of the recorded section using your camcorder for copyright protection of software. [Cannot record due to your camcorder. Use a cassette with 1,080 effective scan lines of screen ruling (1080i, number of pixels 1,440 × 1,080 dots). z Tips • ... connected to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on a DV cassette. Maintenance and precautions Usable cassette tapes Your camcorder is capable of recording in both the DV format and HDV1080i specification. You can play back on the tape when it to record such software. Your...
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... are not compatible with an HDV/DV device or not. Mbps stands for the IEEE1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by Sony (e.g. For details on how to dub when this unit For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to...two or more HDV/DV Interfaces, refer to this unit. b Notes • Normally, only one device can also be possible, depending on specifications and characteristics of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. When connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible device having an i.LINK Interface, see page 62...
... are not compatible with an HDV/DV device or not. Mbps stands for the IEEE1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by Sony (e.g. For details on how to dub when this unit For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to...two or more HDV/DV Interfaces, refer to this unit. b Notes • Normally, only one device can also be possible, depending on specifications and characteristics of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. When connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible device having an i.LINK Interface, see page 62...
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... lx (lux) (during NightShot function) *1"Exif" is a file format for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Specifications System Video recording system (HDV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Video recording system (DV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Still image recording system Exif ... ~ 15 3/4 in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.) (4:3) F1.8 ~ 2.9 Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording.
... lx (lux) (during NightShot function) *1"Exif" is a file format for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Specifications System Video recording system (HDV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Video recording system (DV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Still image recording system Exif ... ~ 15 3/4 in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.) (4:3) F1.8 ~ 2.9 Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording.
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..."MagicGate 100 Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is a trademark. • "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media... oz) Operating temperature 0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Type Lithium ion Design and specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia ...
..."MagicGate 100 Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is a trademark. • "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media... oz) Operating temperature 0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Type Lithium ion Design and specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia ...
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..., 83 SHUTTR SPEED 41 SKINTONE 51 SLIDE SHOW 49 SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording 51, 84 SNOW 39 SOLARIZE 51 SP (Standard Play 54 Specifications 98 SPOT FOCUS 42, 83 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) ...... 40, 83 SPOTLIGHT 39 STANDARD 46 STANDARD SET menu ...... 53 STATUS CHECK 57 STEADYSHOT 44...
..., 83 SHUTTR SPEED 41 SKINTONE 51 SLIDE SHOW 49 SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording 51, 84 SNOW 39 SOLARIZE 51 SP (Standard Play 54 Specifications 98 SPOT FOCUS 42, 83 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) ...... 40, 83 SPOTLIGHT 39 STANDARD 46 STANDARD SET menu ...... 53 STATUS CHECK 57 STEADYSHOT 44...