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...you use mini DV cassettes. Notes on a DV format cassette. • HDV 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 can use in your camcorder You can use in your camcorder... Your camcorder is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite) digital and terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings and in Blu-ray disc recorders. When recording in DVCAM format, Sony recommends that ...
...you use mini DV cassettes. Notes on a DV format cassette. • HDV 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 can use in your camcorder You can use in your camcorder... Your camcorder is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite) digital and terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings and in Blu-ray disc recorders. When recording in DVCAM format, Sony recommends that ...
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...recording of the way that is not possible due to an ASSIGN button. Read this first (Continued) pack is connected. On playing back HDV tapes on this manual Features available for the DV SP format only. The function that can be assigned to a malfunction of battery packs in...camcorder prior to the copyright laws. • Because of such materials may be provided, even if recording or playback is not compatible with the HDV format. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and therefore may be played back on a device that the image device (...
...recording of the way that is not possible due to an ASSIGN button. Read this first (Continued) pack is connected. On playing back HDV tapes on this manual Features available for the DV SP format only. The function that can be assigned to a malfunction of battery packs in...camcorder prior to the copyright laws. • Because of such materials may be provided, even if recording or playback is not compatible with the HDV format. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and therefore may be played back on a device that the image device (...
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... of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP OUTPUT, etc.) (IN/OUT REC) menu 83 Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./ VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.) (TC/UB SET) menu 86 (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) (MEMORY SET) menu 88 Settings for...
... of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP OUTPUT, etc.) (IN/OUT REC) menu 83 Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./ VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.) (TC/UB SET) menu 86 (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) (MEMORY SET) menu 88 Settings for...
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Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 115 Maintenance and precautions 116 HDV format and recording/playback 116 Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats 117 About the "Memory Stick 119 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 120 About i.LINK 121 About x.v.Color 122 About handling of your camcorder 122 Specifications 126 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 130 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder 136 Index ...139 7
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 115 Maintenance and precautions 116 HDV format and recording/playback 116 Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats 117 About the "Memory Stick 119 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 120 About i.LINK 121 About x.v.Color 122 About handling of your camcorder 122 Specifications 126 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 130 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder 136 Index ...139 7
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Recording in the HDV format Battery pack Continuous recording time NP-F570 130 130 NP-F770 265 275 NP-F970 395 410 Typical recording time* 65 65 130 135 ... 65 NP-F770 275 135 285 140 NP-F970 410 205 425 210 Top: When the LCD backlight turns on storage of the battery pack. HDV format pictures Battery pack NP-F570 NP-F770 NP-F970 LCD panel opened* 175 360 545 LCD panel closed . * Typical recording time shows the time...
Recording in the HDV format Battery pack Continuous recording time NP-F570 130 130 NP-F770 265 275 NP-F970 395 410 Typical recording time* 65 65 130 135 ... 65 NP-F770 275 135 285 140 NP-F970 410 205 425 210 Top: When the LCD backlight turns on storage of the battery pack. HDV format pictures Battery pack NP-F570 NP-F770 NP-F970 LCD panel opened* 175 360 545 LCD panel closed . * Typical recording time shows the time...
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... when you slide the POWER switch from OFF. Continued , 23 Do the following steps to CAMERA while pressing the green button. The factory setting is HDV format ([REC FORMAT], p. 83). 1 Open the shutter of the lens hood. 2 Slide the POWER switch to record movies. • This camcorder can record movies in...
... when you slide the POWER switch from OFF. Continued , 23 Do the following steps to CAMERA while pressing the green button. The factory setting is HDV format ([REC FORMAT], p. 83). 1 Open the shutter of the lens hood. 2 Slide the POWER switch to record movies. • This camcorder can record movies in...
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...). • You can change the screen display during recording (p. 52). • Indicators displayed on the screen during the low angle recording. 24 When recording in HDV format, the aspect ratio is convenient.
...). • You can change the screen display during recording (p. 52). • Indicators displayed on the screen during the low angle recording. 24 When recording in HDV format, the aspect ratio is convenient.
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...still image under the following conditions: - Press the ASSIGN 7/PHOTO button or the PHOTO button on the recording environment and the type of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for the scene you view the still images, only the recorded ..., p. 52). • Camera data stored on the screen during movie recording. z Tips • See page 138 for Sony "Memory Stick Duo." While using the fader - Recording in HDV format: 1.2M - Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number of still images are for indicators that...
...still image under the following conditions: - Press the ASSIGN 7/PHOTO button or the PHOTO button on the recording environment and the type of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for the scene you view the still images, only the recorded ..., p. 52). • Camera data stored on the screen during movie recording. z Tips • See page 138 for Sony "Memory Stick Duo." While using the fader - Recording in HDV format: 1.2M - Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number of still images are for indicators that...
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b Notes • You cannot use the HDV/DV jack when the Memory Recording Unit is attached to your camcorder. • When you use the Memory Recording Unit, set appropriate items in [EXT REC CTRL] of the (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 85). 43 Recording/Playback To remove the Memory Recording Unit Slide the Memory Recording Unit upward while pushing its RELEASE lever downward.
b Notes • You cannot use the HDV/DV jack when the Memory Recording Unit is attached to your camcorder. • When you use the Memory Recording Unit, set appropriate items in [EXT REC CTRL] of the (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 85). 43 Recording/Playback To remove the Memory Recording Unit Slide the Memory Recording Unit upward while pushing its RELEASE lever downward.
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... in pause for more than 3 minutes. • The screen may temporarily go blank losing images and sound when signals switch between HDV and DVCAM (DV) during playback of a tape in which HDV format and DVCAM (DV) format are mixed. Continued , 49 Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 2 Start playing...
... in pause for more than 3 minutes. • The screen may temporarily go blank losing images and sound when signals switch between HDV and DVCAM (DV) during playback of a tape in which HDV format and DVCAM (DV) format are mixed. Continued , 49 Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 2 Start playing...
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... recorded in the SP mode. To adjust the volume Adjust the volume with time code that your camcorder only when its contents are recorded in HDV format on the DV format tape in the LP mode. • Time code and user bits will not be displayed correctly when you want to...
... recorded in the SP mode. To adjust the volume Adjust the volume with time code that your camcorder only when its contents are recorded in HDV format on the DV format tape in the LP mode. • Time code and user bits will not be displayed correctly when you want to...
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...F White balance appears during viewing of the following items. • Audio setup such as microphone volume level (p. 42, 75) • Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 83) • Functions assigned to VCR, the display changes in the following sequence: AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t CAMERA t EXT DEVICE ...]. Check the data code that is set to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 44) • Camera setup (p. 67) • Optional external recording unit HVR-MRC1 or HVR-DR60 1 Press the STATUS CHECK button C. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D until a desired display shows up to OFF, then press the...
...F White balance appears during viewing of the following items. • Audio setup such as microphone volume level (p. 42, 75) • Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 83) • Functions assigned to VCR, the display changes in the following sequence: AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t CAMERA t EXT DEVICE ...]. Check the data code that is set to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 44) • Camera setup (p. 67) • Optional external recording unit HVR-MRC1 or HVR-DR60 1 Press the STATUS CHECK button C. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D until a desired display shows up to OFF, then press the...
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Use the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to be connected. Jacks on what type of [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK SET] after connecting your camcorder to the TV with the device to obtain AC power (p. 12). A movie recorded in SD quality is ...
Use the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to be connected. Jacks on what type of [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK SET] after connecting your camcorder to the TV with the device to obtain AC power (p. 12). A movie recorded in SD quality is ...
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B3 HDMI cable (optional) HHDDMMI I IINN (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) b Notes • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI cable. Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI ... Camcorder Cable A 2 Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/576i] (84) b Notes • If you . z Tips • HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to output...
B3 HDMI cable (optional) HHDDMMI I IINN (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) b Notes • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI cable. Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI ... Camcorder Cable A 2 Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/576i] (84) b Notes • If you . z Tips • HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to output...
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... the terminal on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Cable : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting C 1 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [OFF] (85) b Notes • Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with the supplied component A/V cable and A/V connecting cable...
... the terminal on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Cable : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting C 1 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [OFF] (85) b Notes • Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with the supplied component A/V cable and A/V connecting cable...
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... i.i.LLININKK SSVVIIDDEEOO VIDEO/AUDIO VIDEO/AUDIO D E F G To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set the down-convert setting as follows: For HDV format signals: (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT] For DV format signals: (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [DV WIDE CONV] z Tips •...
... i.i.LLININKK SSVVIIDDEEOO VIDEO/AUDIO VIDEO/AUDIO D E F G To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set the down-convert setting as follows: For HDV format signals: (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT] For DV format signals: (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [DV WIDE CONV] z Tips •...
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E 1 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [ON] (85) b Notes • The TV needs to be attached. * Change the settings according to the TV connected. 60 Playing the picture on ... Camcorder Cable D Component A/V cable (supplied) 2 (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t[AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t[COMPONENT] t[1080i/576i] (84) [VIDEO OUT] t[DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t[SQUEEZE]/ [LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) b Notes • If...
E 1 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [ON] (85) b Notes • The TV needs to be attached. * Change the settings according to the TV connected. 60 Playing the picture on ... Camcorder Cable D Component A/V cable (supplied) 2 (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t[AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t[COMPONENT] t[1080i/576i] (84) [VIDEO OUT] t[DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t[SQUEEZE]/ [LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) b Notes • If...
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... higher resolution pictures compared with S VIDEO (optional) 2 (White) (Red) (Yellow) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) b Notes • When connecting... Camcorder Cable A/V connecting cable with the A/V connecting cable (Type ). A/V connecting cable 2 (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) * Change the settings...
... higher resolution pictures compared with S VIDEO (optional) 2 (White) (Red) (Yellow) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) b Notes • When connecting... Camcorder Cable A/V connecting cable with the A/V connecting cable (Type ). A/V connecting cable 2 (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) * Change the settings...
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HISTOGRAM z - ZOOM DISPLAY z - DV PROGRE. z - VIDEO OUT z z i.LINK SET z z EXT REC CTRL z - CAM DATA DSP z - PEAKING z - FOCUS DISP z - SHUTTER DISP z - z - MARKER z - AU.LVL DISP z - VCR HDV/DV - z HDV PROGRE. DV REC MODE z z DV WIDE REC z - Using the Menu Position of POWER switch: CAMERA VCR (DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 78) ZEBRA z - Continued , 65 EXP.FOCUS...
HISTOGRAM z - ZOOM DISPLAY z - DV PROGRE. z - VIDEO OUT z z i.LINK SET z z EXT REC CTRL z - CAM DATA DSP z - PEAKING z - FOCUS DISP z - SHUTTER DISP z - z - MARKER z - AU.LVL DISP z - VCR HDV/DV - z HDV PROGRE. DV REC MODE z z DV WIDE REC z - Using the Menu Position of POWER switch: CAMERA VCR (DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 78) ZEBRA z - Continued , 65 EXP.FOCUS...
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... is not effective while you record a monitor screen. The default setting is set the shutter speed in the brightness of (IN/OUT REC) menu. [HDV1080i]: [HDV PROGRE.] t [REC TYPE] t [SCAN TYPE] [DV]: [DV PROGRE.] t [SCAN TYPE] SCAN TYPE Frequency range 50 50.00 Hz to 200.0 Hz 25 25.00 Hz...
... is not effective while you record a monitor screen. The default setting is set the shutter speed in the brightness of (IN/OUT REC) menu. [HDV1080i]: [HDV PROGRE.] t [REC TYPE] t [SCAN TYPE] [DV]: [DV PROGRE.] t [SCAN TYPE] SCAN TYPE Frequency range 50 50.00 Hz to 200.0 Hz 25 25.00 Hz...