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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 http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink.
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Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it in your camcorder You can use any type of recording in HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. Your camcorder does not support ... "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 can use in DVCAM format, Sony recommends that you can use mini DVCAM cassettes. When recording in your camcorder.) b Notes • You cannot use mini DV cassettes...
Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it in your camcorder You can use any type of recording in HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. Your camcorder does not support ... "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 can use in DVCAM format, Sony recommends that you can use mini DVCAM cassettes. When recording in your camcorder.) b Notes • You cannot use mini DV cassettes...
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..., the subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on the icons used in this manual Features available for illustrating the operating procedures. About this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in each local language are subject...lens for the DVCAM format only. To view your recordings on other devices. The function that can be notable in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Features available for your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. Change...
..., the subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on the icons used in this manual Features available for illustrating the operating procedures. About this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in each local language are subject...lens for the DVCAM format only. To view your recordings on other devices. The function that can be notable in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Features available for your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. Change...
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... lever A to FIX, you move your camcorder recordings Recording/Playback Adjusting the zoom . Changing the settings of your finger off the power zoom lever D, the operation sound of the power zoom lever D may not be recorded. b Notes • You cannot use the handle zoom lever A when the handle zoom switch B is...camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in or out. Fine adjustment is also possible. 1 Set the ZOOM switch E to MANUAL. 2 Turn the zoom ring C to SERVO. If you can remove the zoom pin. Continued , 27 Using the zoom ring You can zoom at fixed speed...
... lever A to FIX, you move your camcorder recordings Recording/Playback Adjusting the zoom . Changing the settings of your finger off the power zoom lever D, the operation sound of the power zoom lever D may not be recorded. b Notes • You cannot use the handle zoom lever A when the handle zoom switch B is...camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in or out. Fine adjustment is also possible. 1 Set the ZOOM switch E to MANUAL. 2 Turn the zoom ring C to SERVO. If you can remove the zoom pin. Continued , 27 Using the zoom ring You can zoom at fixed speed...
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...the white balance memory switch positions, when you switch the white balance memory switch from a position to another. You can set the auto white balance operation under a reddish light source such as an incandescent lamp or candle, or under a clear sky or the sun. AE SHIFT You can set ...the transition speed at which the automatic exposure adjustment function detects changes in 100K steps when you adjust the iris, shutter speed and gain all manually. • This function is not effective when [HYPER GAIN] is set to [ON]. Continued , 69 Using the Menu ATW SENS You can set...
...the white balance memory switch positions, when you switch the white balance memory switch from a position to another. You can set the auto white balance operation under a reddish light source such as an incandescent lamp or candle, or under a clear sky or the sun. AE SHIFT You can set ...the transition speed at which the automatic exposure adjustment function detects changes in 100K steps when you adjust the iris, shutter speed and gain all manually. • This function is not effective when [HYPER GAIN] is set to [ON]. Continued , 69 Using the Menu ATW SENS You can set...
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... movie by stop motion (or frame-byframe) animation movies. If you are keeping the default recording time, go straight to reduce camera shakes. The operation of changing the subject, such as a doll or a toy's positions and recording it at each different position while your camcorder differs depending on .... b Notes • The recording time and interval time may differ slightly from the settings. • If you focus manually, you can record stop motion (or frameby-frame) technique. 1 Select [ON] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 2 Press the MENU button...
... movie by stop motion (or frame-byframe) animation movies. If you are keeping the default recording time, go straight to reduce camera shakes. The operation of changing the subject, such as a doll or a toy's positions and recording it at each different position while your camcorder differs depending on .... b Notes • The recording time and interval time may differ slightly from the settings. • If you focus manually, you can record stop motion (or frameby-frame) technique. 1 Select [ON] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 2 Press the MENU button...
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... central portion of the original image, while maintaining the original aspect ratio. The default setting is [OFF]. EXT REC CTRL You can operate an external recording unit* with an i.LINK cable, and record movies on your camcorder. In such a case, set [DV WIDE CONV...; For i.LINK connection, see [VCR HDV/DV] (p. 82). • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting [i.LINK SET]. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with black bars added to [ON] on a standard 4:3 TV, images of the original image by cropping its original height. SYNCHRONOUS ( ) Records movies...
... central portion of the original image, while maintaining the original aspect ratio. The default setting is [OFF]. EXT REC CTRL You can operate an external recording unit* with an i.LINK cable, and record movies on your camcorder. In such a case, set [DV WIDE CONV...; For i.LINK connection, see [VCR HDV/DV] (p. 82). • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting [i.LINK SET]. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with black bars added to [ON] on a standard 4:3 TV, images of the original image by cropping its original height. SYNCHRONOUS ( ) Records movies...
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO jack t SD quality*1 Continued , 93 Jacks on your camcorder to be connected. Connect your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the ... 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...
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO jack t SD quality*1 Continued , 93 Jacks on your camcorder to be connected. Connect your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the ... 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...
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...recording. If you can set it to the appropriate input (such as a recording device. Data codes (date/time/camera settings data) may not operate your camcorder on your camcorder. 96 b Notes • The following when connecting with your recording device for playback. Refer to the... recorder from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) jack during playback pause or in "Dubbing to another device 1 Prepare your DVD recorder even if its instruction manual says you may not be output via the HDV/ DV interface (i.LINK): - When dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for recording. Set [DOWN ...
...recording. If you can set it to the appropriate input (such as a recording device. Data codes (date/time/camera settings data) may not operate your camcorder on your camcorder. 96 b Notes • The following when connecting with your recording device for playback. Refer to the... recorder from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) jack during playback pause or in "Dubbing to another device 1 Prepare your DVD recorder even if its instruction manual says you may not be output via the HDV/ DV interface (i.LINK): - When dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for recording. Set [DOWN ...
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...." Recording pictures from a VCR Dubbing/Editing You can connect your camcorder to a VCR device using the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger for this operation with the devices to be connected. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to the wall outlet using an i.LINK cable. You can record pictures from... input signal of your camcorder to [AUTO] when recording from a DVCAM (DV) format compatible device (p. 82). Set [VCR HDV/DV] to the instruction manuals supplied with the A/V connecting cable. • Your camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. Refer also to [DV] or [AUTO] when recording from an...
...." Recording pictures from a VCR Dubbing/Editing You can connect your camcorder to a VCR device using the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger for this operation with the devices to be connected. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to the wall outlet using an i.LINK cable. You can record pictures from... input signal of your camcorder to [AUTO] when recording from a DVCAM (DV) format compatible device (p. 82). Set [VCR HDV/DV] to the instruction manuals supplied with the A/V connecting cable. • Your camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. Refer also to [DV] or [AUTO] when recording from an...