Operation Guide
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... (You cannot use in Blu-ray disc recorders. Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it in HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. Types of cassette you can be used with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment, insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the ..."Memory Stick Duo" Adaptor. 2 When recording in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that you use mini DVCAM cassettes. When recording in DVCAM format, Sony recommends that you use mini DV cassettes.
... (You cannot use in Blu-ray disc recorders. Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it in HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. Types of cassette you can be used with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment, insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the ..."Memory Stick Duo" Adaptor. 2 When recording in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that you use mini DVCAM cassettes. When recording in DVCAM format, Sony recommends that you use mini DV cassettes.
Operation Guide
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...unless otherwise specified. About this manual • The images of battery packs in this case, a message appears on the countries/regions. On playing back HDV tapes on other devices. Notes on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other ...accessories are captured using your recordings on the icons used when i.LINK cable is not compatible with the HDV format. Read this camcorder prior to playing them back on this first (Continued) pack is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder...
...unless otherwise specified. About this manual • The images of battery packs in this case, a message appears on the countries/regions. On playing back HDV tapes on other devices. Notes on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other ...accessories are captured using your recordings on the icons used when i.LINK cable is not compatible with the HDV format. Read this camcorder prior to playing them back on this first (Continued) pack is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder...
Operation Guide
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... of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP OUTPUT, etc.) (IN/OUT REC) menu 83 Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./ VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.) (TC/UB SET) menu 86 (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) (MEMORY SET) menu 88 Settings for...
... of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP OUTPUT, etc.) (IN/OUT REC) menu 83 Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./ VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.) (TC/UB SET) menu 86 (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) (MEMORY SET) menu 88 Settings for...
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Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 115 Maintenance and precautions 116 HDV format and recording/playback 116 Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats 117 About the "Memory Stick 119 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 120 About i.LINK 121 About x.v.Color 122 About handling of your camcorder 122 Specifications 126 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 130 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder 136 Index ...139 7
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 115 Maintenance and precautions 116 HDV format and recording/playback 116 Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats 117 About the "Memory Stick 119 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 120 About i.LINK 121 About x.v.Color 122 About handling of your camcorder 122 Specifications 126 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 130 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder 136 Index ...139 7
Operation Guide
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...You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with your camcorder. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. HDV format pictures Battery pack NP-F570 NP-F770 NP-F970 LCD panel opened* 175 360 545 LCD panel closed . * Typical recording time shows the time... when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Recording in the HDV format Battery pack Continuous recording time NP-F570 130 130 NP-F770 265 275 NP-F970 395 410 Typical recording time* 65 65 130 135...
...You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with your camcorder. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. HDV format pictures Battery pack NP-F570 NP-F770 NP-F970 LCD panel opened* 175 360 545 LCD panel closed . * Typical recording time shows the time... when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Recording in the HDV format Battery pack Continuous recording time NP-F570 130 130 NP-F770 265 275 NP-F970 395 410 Typical recording time* 65 65 130 135...
Operation Guide
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... ([REC FORMAT], p. 83). 1 Open the shutter of the lens hood. 2 Slide the POWER switch to record movies. • This camcorder can record movies in HDV or DVCAM (DV) format. Continued , 23 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording REC START/ STOP button B Recording lamp Recording lamp Lens hood ASSIGN 7/ PHOTO button POWER ...
... ([REC FORMAT], p. 83). 1 Open the shutter of the lens hood. 2 Slide the POWER switch to record movies. • This camcorder can record movies in HDV or DVCAM (DV) format. Continued , 23 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording REC START/ STOP button B Recording lamp Recording lamp Lens hood ASSIGN 7/ PHOTO button POWER ...
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...." • For low angle recording, the REC START/STOP button on the handle is fixed to enable the REC START/STOP button. When recording in HDV format, the aspect ratio is convenient. Release the HOLD lever to 16:9. Recording (Continued) 3 Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B). REC 00:04:50...
...." • For low angle recording, the REC START/STOP button on the handle is fixed to enable the REC START/STOP button. When recording in HDV format, the aspect ratio is convenient. Release the HOLD lever to 16:9. Recording (Continued) 3 Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B). REC 00:04:50...
Operation Guide
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... be copied to the "Memory Stick Duo." • You cannot store a still image during using shot transition • The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for indicators that appear on a "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image. ...Stick Duo" You can capture an image in DVCAM (DV) format (4:3): 0.9M - Recording in DVCAM (DV) format (16:9): 0.2M - Playing back in HDV format/DVCAM (DV) format (16:9): 1.2M - disappears when the recording is slower than 1/50. - Be sure to another ASSIGN button from movies on a ...
... be copied to the "Memory Stick Duo." • You cannot store a still image during using shot transition • The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for indicators that appear on a "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image. ...Stick Duo" You can capture an image in DVCAM (DV) format (4:3): 0.9M - Recording in DVCAM (DV) format (16:9): 0.2M - Playing back in HDV format/DVCAM (DV) format (16:9): 1.2M - disappears when the recording is slower than 1/50. - Be sure to another ASSIGN button from movies on a ...
Operation Guide
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Recording/Playback To remove the Memory Recording Unit Slide the Memory Recording Unit upward while pushing its RELEASE lever downward. b Notes • You cannot use the HDV/DV jack when the Memory Recording Unit is attached to your camcorder. • When you use the Memory Recording Unit, set appropriate items in [EXT REC CTRL] of the (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 85). 43
Recording/Playback To remove the Memory Recording Unit Slide the Memory Recording Unit upward while pushing its RELEASE lever downward. b Notes • You cannot use the HDV/DV jack when the Memory Recording Unit is attached to your camcorder. • When you use the Memory Recording Unit, set appropriate items in [EXT REC CTRL] of the (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 85). 43
Operation Guide
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... want to view, then press N (play back movies as follows: 1 Slide the POWER switch to go blank losing images and sound when signals switch between HDV and DVCAM (DV) during playback of a tape in which HDV format and DVCAM (DV) format are mixed. Continued , 49
... want to view, then press N (play back movies as follows: 1 Slide the POWER switch to go blank losing images and sound when signals switch between HDV and DVCAM (DV) during playback of a tape in which HDV format and DVCAM (DV) format are mixed. Continued , 49
Operation Guide
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... MEMORY/INDEX button. 101-0050 1 / 19 101 3 Select a still image using the VOLUME/MEMORY button. Playback (Continued) • You cannot play back movies recorded in HDV format on DVCAM (DV) format video cameras or mini DV players. • You can play back a DV format tape on your camcorder does not support...
... MEMORY/INDEX button. 101-0050 1 / 19 101 3 Select a still image using the VOLUME/MEMORY button. Playback (Continued) • You cannot play back movies recorded in HDV format on DVCAM (DV) format video cameras or mini DV players. • You can play back a DV format tape on your camcorder does not support...
Operation Guide
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...; Audio setup such as microphone volume level (p. 42, 75) • Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 83) • Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 44) • Camera setup (p. 67) • Optional external recording unit HVR-MRC1 or HVR-DR60 1 Press the STATUS CHECK button C. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D until a desired...
...; Audio setup such as microphone volume level (p. 42, 75) • Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 83) • Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 44) • Camera setup (p. 67) • Optional external recording unit HVR-MRC1 or HVR-DR60 1 Press the STATUS CHECK button C. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D until a desired...
Operation Guide
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... i.LINK cable, the TV may not recognize video signals properly. Use the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to be connected. Jacks on what type of [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK SET] after connecting your camcorder to a TV. Connecting to a high definition TV A movie recorded in HD quality is played back in HD...
... i.LINK cable, the TV may not recognize video signals properly. Use the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to be connected. Jacks on what type of [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK SET] after connecting your camcorder to a TV. Connecting to a high definition TV A movie recorded in HD quality is played back in HD...
Operation Guide
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B3 HDMI cable (optional) HHDDMMI I IINN (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) b Notes • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI cable. Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI ... Camcorder Cable A 2 Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/576i] (84) b Notes • If you .
B3 HDMI cable (optional) HHDDMMI I IINN (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) b Notes • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI cable. Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI ... Camcorder Cable A 2 Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/576i] (84) b Notes • If you .
Operation Guide
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... the terminal on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Cable : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting C 1 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [OFF] (85) b Notes • Your TV needs to be attached. 58 For details, confirm the specifications of your TV. • If...
... the terminal on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Cable : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting C 1 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [OFF] (85) b Notes • Your TV needs to be attached. 58 For details, confirm the specifications of your TV. • If...
Operation Guide
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... i.i.LLININKK SSVVIIDDEEOO VIDEO/AUDIO VIDEO/AUDIO D E F G To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set the down-convert setting as follows: For HDV format signals: (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT] For DV format signals: (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [DV WIDE CONV] z Tips •...
... i.i.LLININKK SSVVIIDDEEOO VIDEO/AUDIO VIDEO/AUDIO D E F G To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set the down-convert setting as follows: For HDV format signals: (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT] For DV format signals: (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [DV WIDE CONV] z Tips •...
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Select a cable that the camcorder is connected. E 1 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [ON] (85) b Notes • The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that fits the terminal on a TV (... D Component A/V cable (supplied) 2 (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t[AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t[COMPONENT] t[1080i/576i] (84) [VIDEO OUT] t[DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t[SQUEEZE]/ [LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) b Notes •...
Select a cable that the camcorder is connected. E 1 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [ON] (85) b Notes • The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that fits the terminal on a TV (... D Component A/V cable (supplied) 2 (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t[AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t[COMPONENT] t[1080i/576i] (84) [VIDEO OUT] t[DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t[SQUEEZE]/ [LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) b Notes •...
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...produces higher resolution pictures compared with S VIDEO (optional) 2 (White) (Red) (Yellow) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) b Notes • When connecting... an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. A/V connecting cable 2 (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) * Change the settings according...
...produces higher resolution pictures compared with S VIDEO (optional) 2 (White) (Red) (Yellow) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) b Notes • When connecting... an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. A/V connecting cable 2 (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) * Change the settings according...
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... WIDE REC z - VIDEO OUT z z i.LINK SET z z EXT REC CTRL z - EXP.FOCUS TYPE z - MARKER z - ZOOM DISPLAY z - Continued , 65 PEAKING z - HISTOGRAM z - AU.LVL DISP z - FOCUS DISP z - VCR HDV/DV - DV PROGRE. LCD BRIGHT z z LCD COLOR z z LCD BL LEVEL z z VF B.LIGHT z z VF COLOR z z VF POWERMODE z z LETTER SIZE z z REMAINING z z DISP OUTPUT z z (IN/OUT REC) menu...
... WIDE REC z - VIDEO OUT z z i.LINK SET z z EXT REC CTRL z - EXP.FOCUS TYPE z - MARKER z - ZOOM DISPLAY z - Continued , 65 PEAKING z - HISTOGRAM z - AU.LVL DISP z - FOCUS DISP z - VCR HDV/DV - DV PROGRE. LCD BRIGHT z z LCD COLOR z z LCD BL LEVEL z z VF B.LIGHT z z VF COLOR z z VF POWERMODE z z LETTER SIZE z z REMAINING z z DISP OUTPUT z z (IN/OUT REC) menu...
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... is not effective during the manual iris adjustment. AE RESPONSE You can set the shutter speed in the brightness of (IN/OUT REC) menu. [HDV1080i]: [HDV PROGRE.] t [REC TYPE] t [SCAN TYPE] [DV]: [DV PROGRE.] t [SCAN TYPE] SCAN TYPE Frequency range 50 50.00 Hz to 200.0 Hz 25 25.00 Hz...
... is not effective during the manual iris adjustment. AE RESPONSE You can set the shutter speed in the brightness of (IN/OUT REC) menu. [HDV1080i]: [HDV PROGRE.] t [REC TYPE] t [SCAN TYPE] [DV]: [DV PROGRE.] t [SCAN TYPE] SCAN TYPE Frequency range 50 50.00 Hz to 200.0 Hz 25 25.00 Hz...