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...FCC Rules. Model No.ACSerial No. Connect the equipment to an outlet on the country/ region. z Tip • Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i specification, which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite) digital and terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings and in accordance with the equipment in any ...a digital connection with TVs and personal computers compatible with the limits for long periods of FCC Rules. To view your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is recommended to provide reasonable...
...FCC Rules. Model No.ACSerial No. Connect the equipment to an outlet on the country/ region. z Tip • Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i specification, which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite) digital and terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings and in accordance with the equipment in any ...a digital connection with TVs and personal computers compatible with the limits for long periods of FCC Rules. To view your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is recommended to provide reasonable...
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... 50 Displaying the screen indicators 50 Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Data code 51 Displaying the video information - Shot transition 40 Revising a specific color - Status check 51 Playing the picture on a TV 52 Viewing the picture on a high definition TV 52 Viewing the picture on a 16:9 TV or...
... 50 Displaying the screen indicators 50 Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Data code 51 Displaying the video information - Shot transition 40 Revising a specific color - Status check 51 Playing the picture on a TV 52 Viewing the picture on a high definition TV 52 Viewing the picture on a 16:9 TV or...
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...of the DVCAM and DV formats 116 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 117 About i.LINK 119 Maintenance and precautions ..........120 Specification 123 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...........125 Index 133 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to another tape 89 Recording pictures from a ... 78 Customizing Personal Menu 83 Assigning the functions 86 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 106 Warning indicators and messages ...111 Additional Information Using your camcorder - Features available for the HDV format only. Features available only when [50i/60i SEL] of the menu is set ...
...of the DVCAM and DV formats 116 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 117 About i.LINK 119 Maintenance and precautions ..........120 Specification 123 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...........125 Index 133 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to another tape 89 Recording pictures from a ... 78 Customizing Personal Menu 83 Assigning the functions 86 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 106 Warning indicators and messages ...111 Additional Information Using your camcorder - Features available for the HDV format only. Features available only when [50i/60i SEL] of the menu is set ...
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...STOP 1 Open the shutter of [50i/60i SEL] on the LCD screen. appears on the (OTHERS) menu (p. 82). Your camcorder is set to [DVCAM] (p. 71). To record using the 1080/50i specification (PAL system), see "To record in the DVCAM/DV format" below . p. 19). To record in the DVCAM/DV format,... see "To record using the 1080/50i specification (PAL system) Change the setting of the lens hood. 2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. 20 Recording 4 Press REC START/STOP. Recording ...
...STOP 1 Open the shutter of [50i/60i SEL] on the LCD screen. appears on the (OTHERS) menu (p. 82). Your camcorder is set to [DVCAM] (p. 71). To record using the 1080/50i specification (PAL system), see "To record in the DVCAM/DV format" below . p. 19). To record in the DVCAM/DV format,... see "To record using the 1080/50i specification (PAL system) Change the setting of the lens hood. 2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. 20 Recording 4 Press REC START/STOP. Recording ...
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... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 8 Adjust [PHASE], [RANGE], and [SATURATION] while referring to 2 specific colors of objects, such as an effect, but also for checking a color when you set the memory. Revising a specific color - appears. 6 Select [MEMORY SEL] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial...
... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 8 Adjust [PHASE], [RANGE], and [SATURATION] while referring to 2 specific colors of objects, such as an effect, but also for checking a color when you set the memory. Revising a specific color - appears. 6 Select [MEMORY SEL] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial...
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...of the SteadyShot function that it leaves a slight unsteadiness on using the ASSIGN button assigned to your camcorder. • When using a tripod. See page 42 for recording with Sony VCL-HG0872 wide conversion lens. Select when recording using VCL-HG0872, select [WIDE CONV.] in [...conversion lens (optional) is set to activate the SteadyShot function so that compensates for peaking. COLOR CORRCT Select this setting to revise a specific color to activate the SteadyShot function with stronger effect. Select to be recorded as you desire. It is attached. b Note •...
...of the SteadyShot function that it leaves a slight unsteadiness on using the ASSIGN button assigned to your camcorder. • When using a tripod. See page 42 for recording with Sony VCL-HG0872 wide conversion lens. Select when recording using VCL-HG0872, select [WIDE CONV.] in [...conversion lens (optional) is set to activate the SteadyShot function so that compensates for peaking. COLOR CORRCT Select this setting to revise a specific color to activate the SteadyShot function with stronger effect. Select to be recorded as you desire. It is attached. b Note •...
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an HDV signal is not output. • An HDV signal cannot be converted to a connected device using the HDV1080i specification. The format lamp of the selected format will light up during recording simultaneously to a DVCAM signal. z Tip • When you need to record using an i..... ) Select to record in the SP mode of picture may appear or sound may not be interrupted when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs. • When you want to record in the DVCAM format on one tape, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code...
an HDV signal is not output. • An HDV signal cannot be converted to a connected device using the HDV1080i specification. The format lamp of the selected format will light up during recording simultaneously to a DVCAM signal. z Tip • When you need to record using an i..... ) Select to record in the SP mode of picture may appear or sound may not be interrupted when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs. • When you want to record in the DVCAM format on one tape, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code...
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... the center of the picture in 4:3 aspect ratio by cropping the both sides of 4:3 standard TV, set to recognize the video signal from this camcorder. Pictures will appear as follows: On a 4:3 standard TV EDGE CROP Select to a TV that were recorded in width depending on such type of... compatible with [DV WIDE REC] set [DV WIDE REC] to [OFF] before setting [i.LINK CONV]. This setting is set to [ON] in the HDV specification. i.LINK (when [HDVtDV CONV] is effective for the following output: - If you play back the tape recorded in [i.LINK CONV]) GSQUEEZE Select to output ...
... the center of the picture in 4:3 aspect ratio by cropping the both sides of 4:3 standard TV, set to recognize the video signal from this camcorder. Pictures will appear as follows: On a 4:3 standard TV EDGE CROP Select to a TV that were recorded in width depending on such type of... compatible with [DV WIDE REC] set [DV WIDE REC] to [OFF] before setting [i.LINK CONV]. This setting is set to [ON] in the HDV specification. i.LINK (when [HDVtDV CONV] is effective for the following output: - If you play back the tape recorded in [i.LINK CONV]) GSQUEEZE Select to output ...
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... software. Playback • Your camcorder can play back pictures in the DVCAM (DV) format and HDV1080i specification. • Your camcorder can play back a picture recorded in high quality using 2 channels. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for... on a DVformatted tape. i.LINK is recommended to use a cassette with 1080 effective scan lines of screen ruling (1080i, number of channel 1/2 and channel 3/ 4 are synthesized to record in the viewfinder. It is a video format developed to SAVE.
... software. Playback • Your camcorder can play back pictures in the DVCAM (DV) format and HDV1080i specification. • Your camcorder can play back a picture recorded in high quality using 2 channels. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for... on a DVformatted tape. i.LINK is recommended to use a cassette with 1080 effective scan lines of screen ruling (1080i, number of channel 1/2 and channel 3/ 4 are synthesized to record in the viewfinder. It is a video format developed to SAVE.
Operating Instructions
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... i.LINK-compatible device are possible with not only the device that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Note, however, that this unit. This unit can be sent in a daisy chain, operations and...to other video device having two or more familiar term for the device to this unit is an international standard standardized by Sony (e.g. For details on some device. Additional Information 119 Additional Information This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. ...
... i.LINK-compatible device are possible with not only the device that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Note, however, that this unit. This unit can be sent in a daisy chain, operations and...to other video device having two or more familiar term for the device to this unit is an international standard standardized by Sony (e.g. For details on some device. Additional Information 119 Additional Information This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. ...
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Specification System Video recording system (HDV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Video recording system (DVCAM (DV)) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system (HDV) Rotary ... Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards, 1080/60i specification PAL color, CCIR standards, 1080/50i specification Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed (HDV) Approx. 18.812...
Specification System Video recording system (HDV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Video recording system (DVCAM (DV)) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system (HDV) Rotary ... Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards, 1080/60i specification PAL color, CCIR standards, 1080/50i specification Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed (HDV) Approx. 18.812...
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... × 13/16 × 2 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 100 g (3.5 oz) Operating temperature 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Type Lithium ion Design and specifications are subject to + 140° F) Dimensions (approx.) 163 × 194 × 365 mm (6 1/2 × 7 3/4 × 14 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (Approx.) 2.1 kg (4 lb 10 oz) main unit...
... × 13/16 × 2 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 100 g (3.5 oz) Operating temperature 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Type Lithium ion Design and specifications are subject to + 140° F) Dimensions (approx.) 163 × 194 × 365 mm (6 1/2 × 7 3/4 × 14 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (Approx.) 2.1 kg (4 lb 10 oz) main unit...