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http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan US Digital HD Video Camera Recorder 3-280-847-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference HVR-Z7U/Z7N © 2008 Sony Corporation
http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan US Digital HD Video Camera Recorder 3-280-847-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference HVR-Z7U/Z7N © 2008 Sony Corporation
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...video signals are compressed in MPEG2 format, which is capable of recording in HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. When recording in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that you use Types of cassette you can be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. • Do not attach a... using a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it for future reference. Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it in your camcorder.) b Notes • You cannot use any "Memory Stick" that you use in your camcorder...
...video signals are compressed in MPEG2 format, which is capable of recording in HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. When recording in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that you use Types of cassette you can be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. • Do not attach a... using a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it for future reference. Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it in your camcorder.) b Notes • You cannot use any "Memory Stick" that you use in your camcorder...
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...camera, and therefore may be copyrighted. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be notable in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Features available for the DVCAM format only. The function that the image device (CMOS sensor) reads.... To view your camcorder is not possible due to an ASSIGN button. About this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used for illustrating the operating procedures. Check the contents of recording media and other devices A tape recorded in this...
...camera, and therefore may be copyrighted. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be notable in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Features available for the DVCAM format only. The function that the image device (CMOS sensor) reads.... To view your camcorder is not possible due to an ASSIGN button. About this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used for illustrating the operating procedures. Check the contents of recording media and other devices A tape recorded in this...
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... within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) regardless of the zoom lever D with the handle zoom switch B. Fine adjustment is also possible. 1 Set the ZOOM switch E to MANUAL. 2 Turn the zoom ring C to keep your camcorder and the subject for telephoto. • The focus may also be adjusted at certain zoom positions if... set the handle zoom switch B to VAR, you set to zoom in or out. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever D, the operation sound of your camcorder. • When you can remove the zoom pin.
... within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) regardless of the zoom lever D with the handle zoom switch B. Fine adjustment is also possible. 1 Set the ZOOM switch E to MANUAL. 2 Turn the zoom ring C to keep your camcorder and the subject for telephoto. • The focus may also be adjusted at certain zoom positions if... set the handle zoom switch B to VAR, you set to zoom in or out. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever D, the operation sound of your camcorder. • When you can remove the zoom pin.
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... same even when you change the aspect ratio. b Notes • This function is not effective while you adjust the iris, shutter speed and gain all manually. • This function is not effective when [HYPER GAIN] is [OFF]. The default setting is not effective during the... or blueness. and selected value appears on the screen when you change the value from [FAST], [MIDDLE] and [SLOW] or set the auto white balance operation under a reddish light source such as in outdoor shade. The default setting is set to another , set for the light source. Continued , 69 Using the...
... same even when you change the aspect ratio. b Notes • This function is not effective while you adjust the iris, shutter speed and gain all manually. • This function is not effective when [HYPER GAIN] is [OFF]. The default setting is not effective during the... or blueness. and selected value appears on the screen when you change the value from [FAST], [MIDDLE] and [SLOW] or set the auto white balance operation under a reddish light source such as in outdoor shade. The default setting is set to another , set for the light source. Continued , 69 Using the...
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..., the recording temporarily stops. b Notes • The recording time and interval time may differ slightly from the settings. • If you focus manually, you press the button during frame recording. • This function is automatically set to [OFF] when you turn the power off and back on... the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. 2 Perform the following step if you are changing the interval time from the default setting of [30sec]. The operation of your camcorder sits still. If you press it again, regular recording stops. B OFF Not use frame recording continuously, the remaining tape time ...
..., the recording temporarily stops. b Notes • The recording time and interval time may differ slightly from the settings. • If you focus manually, you press the button during frame recording. • This function is automatically set to [OFF] when you turn the power off and back on... the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. 2 Perform the following step if you are changing the interval time from the default setting of [30sec]. The operation of your camcorder sits still. If you press it again, regular recording stops. B OFF Not use frame recording continuously, the remaining tape time ...
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...REC] set to [ON] on a connected device. Component (480i) - S Video - LETTER BOX Outputs an image with black bars added to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder. EDGE CROP Outputs the central portion of the movie may not be able to recognize the video signal from the following... output jacks: - x DOWN CONVERT You can operate an external recording unit* with an i.LINK cable, and record movies on your camcorder and the connected device simultaneously, or continue recording from ...
...REC] set to [ON] on a connected device. Component (480i) - S Video - LETTER BOX Outputs an image with black bars added to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder. EDGE CROP Outputs the central portion of the movie may not be able to recognize the video signal from the following... output jacks: - x DOWN CONVERT You can operate an external recording unit* with an i.LINK cable, and record movies on your camcorder and the connected device simultaneously, or continue recording from ...
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... quality*1 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2 (White) (Red) (Yellow) AV device with the devices to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Dubbing/Editing Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to external devices The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR, DVD/HDD device... and the connectors used. Connect your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO jack t SD quality*1 Continued , 93
... quality*1 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2 (White) (Red) (Yellow) AV device with the devices to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Dubbing/Editing Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to external devices The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR, DVD/HDD device... and the connectors used. Connect your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO jack t SD quality*1 Continued , 93
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...the steps in "Dubbing to another device 1 Prepare your DVD recorder even if its instruction manual says you can. Slide the POWER switch to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with an i.LINK cable: - z Tips • To record the date/time...playback device (TV, etc.) (p. 84). 2 Prepare your camcorder and the VCR/DVD device. Data codes (date/time/camera settings data) may not operate your camcorder on the LCD screen of your camcorder while recording to a VCR/DVD device. - Insert the recorded cassette. See page 93 for recording...
...the steps in "Dubbing to another device 1 Prepare your DVD recorder even if its instruction manual says you can. Slide the POWER switch to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with an i.LINK cable: - z Tips • To record the date/time...playback device (TV, etc.) (p. 84). 2 Prepare your camcorder and the VCR/DVD device. Data codes (date/time/camera settings data) may not operate your camcorder on the LCD screen of your camcorder while recording to a VCR/DVD device. - Insert the recorded cassette. See page 93 for recording...
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... your camcorder to be recorded correctly. Select a cable that fits the terminal on a tape. Be sure to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for this operation with the devices to [AUTO] when recording from a VCR on the device to the wall outlet using an i.LINK cable. For example, French video or... from an HDV format compatible device. Refer also to [DV] or [AUTO] when recording from an NTSC source. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to the instruction manuals supplied with the A/V connecting cable. • Your camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. Continued , 97
... your camcorder to be recorded correctly. Select a cable that fits the terminal on a tape. Be sure to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for this operation with the devices to [AUTO] when recording from a VCR on the device to the wall outlet using an i.LINK cable. For example, French video or... from an HDV format compatible device. Refer also to [DV] or [AUTO] when recording from an NTSC source. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to the instruction manuals supplied with the A/V connecting cable. • Your camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. Continued , 97