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... devices. It adopts the MTF measurement system for your camcorder. • Design and specifications of a Carl Zeiss lens. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to playing them back on this first... of your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in the HDV format on DV format video cameras or on the model HDR-HC7. Also, ...the lens for video cameras and offers a quality typical of recording media and other devices You cannot play back a tape recorded in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and ...
... devices. It adopts the MTF measurement system for your camcorder. • Design and specifications of a Carl Zeiss lens. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to playing them back on this first... of your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in the HDV format on DV format video cameras or on the model HDR-HC7. Also, ...the lens for video cameras and offers a quality typical of recording media and other devices You cannot play back a tape recorded in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and ...
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... "Memory Stick Duo 70 Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 70 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection 71 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 72 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows ...92 About the "Memory Stick 93 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 95 About i.LINK 96 About x.v.Color 97 On using your camcorder 97 Specifications 100 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ..... 105 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 109 Index 113 Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía...
... "Memory Stick Duo 70 Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 70 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection 71 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 72 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows ...92 About the "Memory Stick 93 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 95 About i.LINK 96 About x.v.Color 97 On using your camcorder 97 Specifications 100 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ..... 105 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 109 Index 113 Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía...
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...images. This provides an easy path to HDV format video. • The down convert function converts pictures in HDV format to the HDV1080i specification as HDV format unless there is the HDV format? Why shoot in SD (standard definition). 11 With the global standard moving to the...need to keep high quality images for viewing on older wide TV formats, and on popular DV standard cassette tapes. • Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i specification, which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines, within the HDV standards, and records pictures at the image bit rate of pixels providing ...
...images. This provides an easy path to HDV format video. • The down convert function converts pictures in HDV format to the HDV1080i specification as HDV format unless there is the HDV format? Why shoot in SD (standard definition). 11 With the global standard moving to the...need to keep high quality images for viewing on older wide TV formats, and on popular DV standard cassette tapes. • Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i specification, which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines, within the HDV standards, and records pictures at the image bit rate of pixels providing ...
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... is (SD image quality). For details, confirm the specifications of an external device with your camcorder and TV with the supplied component video cable and A/V connecting cable as it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. This may not function correctly (e.g., no... CONV] t [OFF] (60) • Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i specification. COMPONENT IN AUDIO i.LINK S VIDEO VIDEO/AUDIO VIDEO/AUDIO D E F G Continued , 37 Type Camcorder B3 Cable HDMI cable (optional) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting HDMI IN (STANDARD ...
... is (SD image quality). For details, confirm the specifications of an external device with your camcorder and TV with the supplied component video cable and A/V connecting cable as it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. This may not function correctly (e.g., no... CONV] t [OFF] (60) • Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i specification. COMPONENT IN AUDIO i.LINK S VIDEO VIDEO/AUDIO VIDEO/AUDIO D E F G Continued , 37 Type Camcorder B3 Cable HDMI cable (optional) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting HDMI IN (STANDARD ...
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...an HDV signal is not output. Otherwise, the connected device, such as it is set [i.LINK CONV] accordingly. DV ( ) Records in the HDV1080i specification. b Notes • Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). REC FORMAT You can select the aspect ratio ...16BIT ( ) Records in the HDV format, sound is . - b Notes • When recording in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with your camcorder. • When [AUTO] is selected, if the signal switches between the scenes. x AUDIO MIX During tape playback, you can monitor the sound recorded by...
...an HDV signal is not output. Otherwise, the connected device, such as it is set [i.LINK CONV] accordingly. DV ( ) Records in the HDV1080i specification. b Notes • Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). REC FORMAT You can select the aspect ratio ...16BIT ( ) Records in the HDV format, sound is . - b Notes • When recording in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with your camcorder. • When [AUTO] is selected, if the signal switches between the scenes. x AUDIO MIX During tape playback, you can monitor the sound recorded by...
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... 65 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. ** When connecting your device (p. 32). : Signal flow Camcorder Cable External device i.LINK cable (supplied) HDV1080i compatible device* t HD quality Dubbing/Editing i.LINK cable (supplied) AV device with i.LINK jack...quality * An i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the...
... 65 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. ** When connecting your device (p. 32). : Signal flow Camcorder Cable External device i.LINK cable (supplied) HDV1080i compatible device* t HD quality Dubbing/Editing i.LINK cable (supplied) AV device with i.LINK jack...quality * An i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the...
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... A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO (optional) Connect with an A/V connecting cable (p. 62). Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Menu setting Recorded Dubbing format format [VCR HDV/ [i.LINK DV] CONV] HDV only Mixed HDV...be output when you connect with HDV1080i specification. *2 Parts recorded in DV format cannot be dubbed. 66 *3 Parts recorded in both HDV1080i compatible devices such as HDRHC5/HC7 and are dubbed as video input1 and video input2). If your camcorder for recording. This connection produces pictures more...
... A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO (optional) Connect with an A/V connecting cable (p. 62). Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Menu setting Recorded Dubbing format format [VCR HDV/ [i.LINK DV] CONV] HDV only Mixed HDV...be output when you connect with HDV1080i specification. *2 Parts recorded in DV format cannot be dubbed. 66 *3 Parts recorded in both HDV1080i compatible devices such as HDRHC5/HC7 and are dubbed as video input1 and video input2). If your camcorder for recording. This connection produces pictures more...
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... to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for recording in your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i specification is required. Refer also to the wall outlet using an i.LINK cable. If the desired item is displayed. 68 Connect your camcorder beforehand. Recording movies 1 Slide the POWER switch to [DV] or [AUTO...
... to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for recording in your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i specification is required. Refer also to the wall outlet using an i.LINK cable. If the desired item is displayed. 68 Connect your camcorder beforehand. Recording movies 1 Slide the POWER switch to [DV] or [AUTO...
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... images that you want to select images for printing on your camcorder if the "Memory Stick Duo" already has some images with the Print mark put on using the other devices. 71 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection) When you are using a "Memory Stick... (Print mark) The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard is not set to cancel image protection in step 3. • Do not mark images on your camcorder.
... images that you want to select images for printing on your camcorder if the "Memory Stick Duo" already has some images with the Print mark put on using the other devices. 71 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection) When you are using a "Memory Stick... (Print mark) The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard is not set to cancel image protection in step 3. • Do not mark images on your camcorder.
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...the red and white plugs of the connected device. • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] while connected with the HDV1080i specification (p. 35). Time code and other information appear on the TV which is not compatible with an A/V connecting cable (p. 62). Playing ... a 4:3 TV. Troubleshooting Continued , 85 This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. This camcorder does not comply with your camcorder again. This is not a malfunction. Refer to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 68) cannot be zoomed. • You cannot zoom pictures from connected devices on ...
...the red and white plugs of the connected device. • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] while connected with the HDV1080i specification (p. 35). Time code and other information appear on the TV which is not compatible with an A/V connecting cable (p. 62). Playing ... a 4:3 TV. Troubleshooting Continued , 85 This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. This camcorder does not comply with your camcorder again. This is not a malfunction. Refer to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 68) cannot be zoomed. • You cannot zoom pictures from connected devices on ...
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... Down convert the pictures recorded in HDV format to be used repeatedly for dubbing a picture from a device connected with HDV1080i specification, you cannot dub in SD (standard definition) image quality (p. 65). When connected using an i.LINK cable, no picture ... use them again correctly. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • You cannot input externally from your camcorder. • Install "Picture Motion Browser" (p. 74). • Disconnect USB devices other device for recording. Connecting to the input jack of...
... Down convert the pictures recorded in HDV format to be used repeatedly for dubbing a picture from a device connected with HDV1080i specification, you cannot dub in SD (standard definition) image quality (p. 65). When connected using an i.LINK cable, no picture ... use them again correctly. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • You cannot input externally from your camcorder. • Install "Picture Motion Browser" (p. 74). • Disconnect USB devices other device for recording. Connecting to the input jack of...
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... which is not compatible with 1,080 effective scan lines of screen ruling (1080i, number of software. [Cannot record due to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you have played back the tape. To prevent a ...to record such software. Maintenance and precautions Usable cassette tapes Your camcorder is capable of recording in both the DV format and HDV1080i specification. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for the digital interface, enabling a...
... which is not compatible with 1,080 effective scan lines of screen ruling (1080i, number of software. [Cannot record due to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you have played back the tape. To prevent a ...to record such software. Maintenance and precautions Usable cassette tapes Your camcorder is capable of recording in both the DV format and HDV1080i specification. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for the digital interface, enabling a...
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...an i.LINK cable. Note that can also be possible, depending on specifications and characteristics of the connected devices. b Notes • Normally, only one . • Each battery's life is listed under "Specifications" in one second. It is connected to other i.LINK-compatible devices...rate. * What is i.LINK? S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) The baud rate is governed by Sony (e.g. This unit can be connected using the i.LINK. For details on some devices. Maintenance and precautions (Continued) About battery life •...
...an i.LINK cable. Note that can also be possible, depending on specifications and characteristics of the connected devices. b Notes • Normally, only one . • Each battery's life is listed under "Specifications" in one second. It is connected to other i.LINK-compatible devices...rate. * What is i.LINK? S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) The baud rate is governed by Sony (e.g. This unit can be connected using the i.LINK. For details on some devices. Maintenance and precautions (Continued) About battery life •...
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... the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is inserted. Specifications System Video recording system (HDV) ... 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the POWER switch set to a wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the mark printed...
... the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is inserted. Specifications System Video recording system (HDV) ... 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the POWER switch set to a wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the mark printed...
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Specifications (Continued) Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10-pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 ... camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDV recording 3.8 W DV recording 3.5 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HDV recording 4.1 W DV recording 3.8 W HDR-HC7: During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDV recording 4.2 W DV recording 4.0 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HDV recording 4.5 W DV...
Specifications (Continued) Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10-pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 ... camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDV recording 3.8 W DV recording 3.5 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HDV recording 4.1 W DV recording 3.8 W HDR-HC7: During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDV recording 4.2 W DV recording 4.0 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HDV recording 4.5 W DV...
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...: 530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 630 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and DVM60 cassette. HDR-HC7: 550 g (1 lb 3 oz) main unit only 650 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and DVM60 cassette. Rechargeable battery ... in .) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Supplied accessories See page 13. Continued , 103 Additional Information AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Power requirements AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption ...
...: 530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 630 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and DVM60 cassette. HDR-HC7: 550 g (1 lb 3 oz) main unit only 650 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and DVM60 cassette. Rechargeable battery ... in .) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Supplied accessories See page 13. Continued , 103 Additional Information AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Power requirements AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption ...
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... and Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in this manual. Specifications (Continued) On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick...
... and Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in this manual. Specifications (Continued) On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick...
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... 55 SLIDE SHOW 53 SLOW SHUTTR (Slow shutter 54 SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording 55, 87 SNOW 43 SOLARIZE 55 SP (Standard Play 58 Specifications 100 SPOT FOCUS 46, 87 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) ......44, 86 SPOTLIGHT 43 STANDARD 50 STANDARD SET menu ...... 57 STATUS CHECK 60 STEADYSHOT 49...
... 55 SLIDE SHOW 53 SLOW SHUTTR (Slow shutter 54 SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording 55, 87 SNOW 43 SOLARIZE 55 SP (Standard Play 58 Specifications 100 SPOT FOCUS 46, 87 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) ......44, 86 SPOTLIGHT 43 STANDARD 50 STANDARD SET menu ...... 57 STATUS CHECK 60 STEADYSHOT 49...