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...only. Notes on the icons used for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your camcorder if necessary (p. 21). • Design and specifications of the way that is connected. Check the contents of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a TV...can be contrary to a malfunction of tapes by Carl Zeiss, in this manual for illustration purposes are used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The number value indicates the amount of such materials may be copyrighted. Features available for video ...
...only. Notes on the icons used for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your camcorder if necessary (p. 21). • Design and specifications of the way that is connected. Check the contents of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a TV...can be contrary to a malfunction of tapes by Carl Zeiss, in this manual for illustration purposes are used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The number value indicates the amount of such materials may be copyrighted. Features available for video ...
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Additional Information Maintenance and precautions 107 HDV format and recording/playback 107 Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats 108 About the "Memory Stick 110 About i.LINK 111 About x.v.Color 112 About handling of your camcorder 113 Specifications 117 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 121 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder 128 Index ...132 7
Additional Information Maintenance and precautions 107 HDV format and recording/playback 107 Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats 108 About the "Memory Stick 110 About i.LINK 111 About x.v.Color 112 About handling of your camcorder 113 Specifications 117 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 121 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder 128 Index ...132 7
Operation Guide
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...:9): 1.2M - Be sure to insert a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick Duo" in your camcorder. The actual number of recordable pictures can turns on and off the video light linked with the start...2GB 3150 4300 12000 15000 4GB 6300 8500 23500 29500 8GB 12500 17000 48000 60000 b Notes • Specifications are as a still image. Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number of ... Press the ASSIGN button to which is higher than 35W. z Tips • See page 130 for Sony "Memory Stick Duo." appears when the recording is assigned. Playing back in a movie and record it on...
...:9): 1.2M - Be sure to insert a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick Duo" in your camcorder. The actual number of recordable pictures can turns on and off the video light linked with the start...2GB 3150 4300 12000 15000 4GB 6300 8500 23500 29500 8GB 12500 17000 48000 60000 b Notes • Specifications are as a still image. Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number of ... Press the ASSIGN button to which is higher than 35W. z Tips • See page 130 for Sony "Memory Stick Duo." appears when the recording is assigned. Playing back in a movie and record it on...
Operation Guide
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...simultaneously outputted from the HDV/DV jack in HDV format and outputting the signal in SDI format, the SDI signal does not meet SDI specifications. - When recording video signals and outputting them via the i.LINK jack, the output signal is converted into an interlaced video signal. 61...signals. • You may occur depending on the HD/SD SDI OUT jack and the COMPONENT OUT jack. • Video signals outputted from your camcorder have the following limitations: - You cannot output those signals separately. • When you change the [SDI/CMPNT] settings in [VIDEO OUT] of ...
...simultaneously outputted from the HDV/DV jack in HDV format and outputting the signal in SDI format, the SDI signal does not meet SDI specifications. - When recording video signals and outputting them via the i.LINK jack, the output signal is converted into an interlaced video signal. 61...signals. • You may occur depending on the HD/SD SDI OUT jack and the COMPONENT OUT jack. • Video signals outputted from your camcorder have the following limitations: - You cannot output those signals separately. • When you change the [SDI/CMPNT] settings in [VIDEO OUT] of ...
Operation Guide
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... and audio cable. • Your camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. Recording movies 1 Set the CAMERA/VCR switch to a VCR device using the optional AC Adaptor for recording in the HDV format by connecting an HDV1080i specification compatible device. Be sure to be recorded... correctly. You can connect your camcorder to VCR. 2 Set the input signal of your camcorder. Connect your camcorder beforehand. For example, French video or TV programs (SECAM) ...
... and audio cable. • Your camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. Recording movies 1 Set the CAMERA/VCR switch to a VCR device using the optional AC Adaptor for recording in the HDV format by connecting an HDV1080i specification compatible device. Be sure to be recorded... correctly. You can connect your camcorder to VCR. 2 Set the input signal of your camcorder. Connect your camcorder beforehand. For example, French video or TV programs (SECAM) ...
Operation Guide
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... Be sure to record more than that of your camcorder (NTSC). appears on the LCD screen. • This appears when you play back pictures (p. 60). Continued , 103 You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected with the HDV1080i specification (p. 60). This is not a malfunction. No ... cable, and play back a tape recorded on other than 2 minutes after the date changed. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • There is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting "---" is displayed on the screen...
... Be sure to record more than that of your camcorder (NTSC). appears on the LCD screen. • This appears when you play back pictures (p. 60). Continued , 103 You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected with the HDV1080i specification (p. 60). This is not a malfunction. No ... cable, and play back a tape recorded on other than 2 minutes after the date changed. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • There is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting "---" is displayed on the screen...
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... you cannot copy it records. Your camcorder is not compatible with the mark to record in both the DVCAM (DV) format and HDV1080i specification. • Your camcorder can play back pictures in the DVCAM format. Playback • Your camcorder can play back digital high definition (HD...) video signals on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you record You cannot record ...
... you cannot copy it records. Your camcorder is not compatible with the mark to record in both the DVCAM (DV) format and HDV1080i specification. • Your camcorder can play back pictures in the DVCAM format. Playback • Your camcorder can play back digital high definition (HD...) video signals on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you record You cannot record ...
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... video are synchronized. Explained here are 2 modes for the DVCAM and DV formats. On Sony HDV1080i compliant TVs An HDV format compatible TV with a cotton-wool swab after every 10 ... and unlock mode. x When labeling the cassette Be sure to cause a malfunction of your camcorder. x When cleaning the gold-plated connector Generally, clean the gold-plated connector on the locations... should then be put a label along this border. Differences between the DVCAM and DV formats Specification DVCAM DV TRACK Pitch 15 µm 10 µm Audio sampling frequency 12 bit:32 kHz...
... video are synchronized. Explained here are 2 modes for the DVCAM and DV formats. On Sony HDV1080i compliant TVs An HDV format compatible TV with a cotton-wool swab after every 10 ... and unlock mode. x When labeling the cassette Be sure to cause a malfunction of your camcorder. x When cleaning the gold-plated connector Generally, clean the gold-plated connector on the locations... should then be put a label along this border. Differences between the DVCAM and DV formats Specification DVCAM DV TRACK Pitch 15 µm 10 µm Audio sampling frequency 12 bit:32 kHz...
Operation Guide
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... data that 100 megabits of data can be connected to this unit with a different maximum baud rate. * What is connected to your camcorder via an i.LINK cable, switch off the device and unplug it from any device in the chain. This unit can express a wider ...HDV recorders/players are daisy-chained with the unit, operation becomes possible from the power socket before plugging in video. For details on specifications and characteristics of Sony. • x.v.YCC is a digital serial interface for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to other i.LINK-compatible ...
... data that 100 megabits of data can be connected to this unit with a different maximum baud rate. * What is connected to your camcorder via an i.LINK cable, switch off the device and unplug it from any device in the chain. This unit can express a wider ...HDV recorders/players are daisy-chained with the unit, operation becomes possible from the power socket before plugging in video. For details on specifications and characteristics of Sony. • x.v.YCC is a digital serial interface for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to other i.LINK-compatible ...
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Specifications System Video recording system (HDV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Video recording system (DVCAM (DV)) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Still image recording system Exif ...)) Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits Fs32kHz (channel 1/2, channel 3/4 stereo) Quantization: 16 bits Fs48kHz (channel 1/2 stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification Usable cassette Standard size DV cassette with the mark printed Standard size DVCAM cassette with the mark printed Mini DV cassette with the mark printed...
Specifications System Video recording system (HDV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Video recording system (DVCAM (DV)) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Still image recording system Exif ...)) Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits Fs32kHz (channel 1/2, channel 3/4 stereo) Quantization: 16 bits Fs48kHz (channel 1/2 stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification Usable cassette Standard size DV cassette with the mark printed Standard size DVCAM cassette with the mark printed Mini DV cassette with the mark printed...
Operation Guide
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...array of recording. **Still image resolution is obtained by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Specifications (Continued) Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 12 × (Optical), Approx. 18 × (Digital,... levels) [MANU WB TEMP] (2 300K 15 000K in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms...-10 dBu (at the time of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor).
...array of recording. **Still image resolution is obtained by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Specifications (Continued) Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 12 × (Optical), Approx. 18 × (Digital,... levels) [MANU WB TEMP] (2 300K 15 000K in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms...-10 dBu (at the time of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor).
Operation Guide
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... camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDV recording 12.5 W DVCAM (DV) recording 11.9 W During camera recording using the viewfinder and Memory Recording Unit (HVR-MRC1) with normal brightness: HDV recording 15.1 W DVCAM (DV) recording 14.6 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -...), cassette (PHDV276DM), Carl Zeiss lens (VCL412BWS), lens hood with lens cover and microphone (ECM-XM1) * When the microphone (ECM-XM1) is used Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional Information 119
... camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDV recording 12.5 W DVCAM (DV) recording 11.9 W During camera recording using the viewfinder and Memory Recording Unit (HVR-MRC1) with normal brightness: HDV recording 15.1 W DVCAM (DV) recording 14.6 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -...), cassette (PHDV276DM), Carl Zeiss lens (VCL412BWS), lens hood with lens cover and microphone (ECM-XM1) * When the microphone (ECM-XM1) is used Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional Information 119
Operation Guide
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... SHUTTER switch 33 SKINTONE DTL (Skintone detail 43 Skip Scan 56 SMOOTH GAIN 67 SMOOTH WB 68 SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording 71, 100 Specifications 117 SPOTLIGHT 69, 99 START TIMER 51 START TRIGGR 71 Status check 59 STBY COMMAND 84 STEADYSHOT 69, 100 STEADYSHOT button.........48 STOP 84 Sub...
... SHUTTER switch 33 SKINTONE DTL (Skintone detail 43 Skip Scan 56 SMOOTH GAIN 67 SMOOTH WB 68 SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording 71, 100 Specifications 117 SPOTLIGHT 69, 99 START TIMER 51 START TRIGGR 71 Status check 59 STBY COMMAND 84 STEADYSHOT 69, 100 STEADYSHOT button.........48 STOP 84 Sub...