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Printed in Japan US Digital HD Video Camera Recorder 4-114-857-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference HVR-Z5U/Z5N © 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 4-114-857-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference HVR-Z5U/Z5N © 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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..."Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it for future reference. When recording in Blu-ray disc recorders. The HDV format • Digital high-definition (HD) video signals are compressed in MPEG2 format, which is capable of memory ... this first Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it in your camcorder.) b Notes • You cannot use any "Memory Stick" that you use in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that has the following markings. Notes on a DV format cassette. • HDV signals ...
..."Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it for future reference. When recording in Blu-ray disc recorders. The HDV format • Digital high-definition (HD) video signals are compressed in MPEG2 format, which is capable of memory ... this first Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it in your camcorder.) b Notes • You cannot use any "Memory Stick" that you use in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that has the following markings. Notes on a DV format cassette. • HDV signals ...
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...manual for illustration purposes are captured using your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be played back on a device that the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects ...passing by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them back on other devices. To view your camcorder if necessary (p. 21). • Design and specifications of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries...
...manual for illustration purposes are captured using your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be played back on a device that the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects ...passing by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them back on other devices. To view your camcorder if necessary (p. 21). • Design and specifications of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries...
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... Playing the picture on a TV 58 Using the Menu Using the menu items 64 Menu items 66 (CAMERA SET) menu 69 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/ BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu 77 Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE (DV Audio mode... display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP OUTPUT, etc.) (IN/OUT REC) menu 85 Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./ VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.) (TC/UB SET) menu 89 (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) (MEMORY SET) menu 91 Settings for the "Memory...
... Playing the picture on a TV 58 Using the Menu Using the menu items 64 Menu items 66 (CAMERA SET) menu 69 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/ BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu 77 Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE (DV Audio mode... display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP OUTPUT, etc.) (IN/OUT REC) menu 85 Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./ VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.) (TC/UB SET) menu 89 (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) (MEMORY SET) menu 91 Settings for the "Memory...
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Getting Started Accessory shoe kit (Accessory shoe (1), Accessory shoe plate (1), screws (4)) (p. 134) Connecting cord (DK-415) (1) (p. 15) CD-ROM "Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder" (1) Operating Guide (2) 9
Getting Started Accessory shoe kit (Accessory shoe (1), Accessory shoe plate (1), screws (4)) (p. 134) Connecting cord (DK-415) (1) (p. 15) CD-ROM "Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder" (1) Operating Guide (2) 9
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... ND filters 1, 2 and 3 reduce the volume of recording environment. The ND filter indicator will disappear from [ECS FREQ.] in order to obtain images with video cameras). b Notes • If you set the shutter speed in the extended clear scan ( ) range in the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 71). Adjusting... be distorted. • When adjusting the iris manually, the icon does not flash even if the light volume should be adjusted with your camcorder attached to 3. Manual focusing with the ND filter. To adjust the shutter speed automatically Press the SHUTTER SPEED button E twice, or set ...
... ND filters 1, 2 and 3 reduce the volume of recording environment. The ND filter indicator will disappear from [ECS FREQ.] in order to obtain images with video cameras). b Notes • If you set the shutter speed in the extended clear scan ( ) range in the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 71). Adjusting... be distorted. • When adjusting the iris manually, the icon does not flash even if the light volume should be adjusted with your camcorder attached to 3. Manual focusing with the ND filter. To adjust the shutter speed automatically Press the SHUTTER SPEED button E twice, or set ...
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...to +7 (dark), -8: black and white COLOR PHASE To set the color level. Item Description and settings -7 (light) to the dynamic range of your camcorder. Item [TYPE] [LEVEL] Description and settings Selects a type of colors. [STANDARD] : Standard colors [CINEMATONE1] : Film camera image-like colors good with... either automatic or manual. [AUTO] : to set the knee point and slope automatically. [MANUAL] : to set knee point and slope for video signal compression to reduce over-highlighting by limiting signals in the automatic mode. [MAX POINT] : Sets the maximum point. 90% to 8 (...
...to +7 (dark), -8: black and white COLOR PHASE To set the color level. Item Description and settings -7 (light) to the dynamic range of your camcorder. Item [TYPE] [LEVEL] Description and settings Selects a type of colors. [STANDARD] : Standard colors [CINEMATONE1] : Film camera image-like colors good with... either automatic or manual. [AUTO] : to set the knee point and slope automatically. [MANUAL] : to set knee point and slope for video signal compression to reduce over-highlighting by limiting signals in the automatic mode. [MAX POINT] : Sets the maximum point. 90% to 8 (...
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...]] [CC[MG/GR]] [R GAIN] [B GAIN] Description and settings Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift. [LB-CC] : Film type (color conversion and correction) [R-B] : Video type (correction of the upper DETAIL (P) and the lower DETAIL (N). Recording/Playback WB SHIFT To set items for the white balance shift. Item [LEVEL] [MANUAL...
...]] [CC[MG/GR]] [R GAIN] [B GAIN] Description and settings Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift. [LB-CC] : Film type (color conversion and correction) [R-B] : Video type (correction of the upper DETAIL (P) and the lower DETAIL (N). Recording/Playback WB SHIFT To set items for the white balance shift. Item [LEVEL] [MANUAL...
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... (Continued) • You cannot play back movies 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 screen during playback. To stop displaying the list of still images (index screen) 1 Set...MEMORY/INDEX button. 101-0050 1 / 19 101 3 Select a still image using the VOLUME/MEMORY button. To search for indicators displayed on DVCAM (DV) format video cameras or mini DV players. • You can play back a tape with no time code or user bit data, or a tape with the VOLUME/MEMORY...
... (Continued) • You cannot play back movies 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 screen during playback. To stop displaying the list of still images (index screen) 1 Set...MEMORY/INDEX button. 101-0050 1 / 19 101 3 Select a still image using the VOLUME/MEMORY button. To search for indicators displayed on DVCAM (DV) format video cameras or mini DV players. • You can play back a tape with no time code or user bit data, or a tape with the VOLUME/MEMORY...
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...quality is connected and connectors used. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an i.LINK cable, the TV may not recognize video signals properly. If you connect your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Jacks on what type of [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK SET] after ...connecting your camcorder to the TV with the device to be connected. Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ ...
...quality is connected and connectors used. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an i.LINK cable, the TV may not recognize video signals properly. If you connect your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Jacks on what type of [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK SET] after ...connecting your camcorder to the TV with the device to be connected. Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ ...
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... with the HDMI logo. • Pictures in the pictures. • DVCAM (DV) format pictures input to send both video and audio signals. z Tips • HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 100) cannot be output. • Your TVs may cause a malfunction. B3 HDMI cable (optional...
... with the HDMI logo. • Pictures in the pictures. • DVCAM (DV) format pictures input to send both video and audio signals. z Tips • HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 100) cannot be output. • Your TVs may cause a malfunction. B3 HDMI cable (optional...
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... 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 • When your TV is converted and played back in SD quality. Continued , 61... recorded in HD quality is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack), connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
... 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 • When your TV is converted and played back in SD quality. Continued , 61... recorded in HD quality is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack), connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
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...HDV t DV CONV] t [ON] (87) b Notes • The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that fits the terminal on a TV (Continued) Type 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] (85) [VIDEO OUT] t[COMPONENT] t[1080i/480i] (87) [VIDEO OUT] t[DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t[SQUEEZE]/ [LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (87) b Notes • If you connect only component...
...HDV t DV CONV] t [ON] (87) b Notes • The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that fits the terminal on a TV (Continued) Type 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] (85) [VIDEO OUT] t[COMPONENT] t[1080i/480i] (87) [VIDEO OUT] t[DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t[SQUEEZE]/ [LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (87) b Notes • If you connect only component...
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...When connecting to output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t video. • See page 124 for the details of the VCR. Connect your camcorder to the TV connected. A/V connecting cable 2 (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) (IN/OUT REC) [...VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (85) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (87) ...
...When connecting to output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t video. • See page 124 for the details of the VCR. Connect your camcorder to the TV connected. A/V connecting cable 2 (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) (IN/OUT REC) [...VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (85) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (87) ...
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PEAKING z - SHUTTER DISP z - z - VIDEO OUT z z i.LINK SET z z EXT REC CTRL z - LCD BRIGHT z z LCD COLOR z z LCD BL LEVEL z z VF B.LIGHT z z VF COLOR z z VF POWERMODE z z LETTER SIZE z z REMAINING z z DISP OUTPUT z z (IN/...
PEAKING z - SHUTTER DISP z - z - VIDEO OUT z z i.LINK SET z z EXT REC CTRL z - LCD BRIGHT z z LCD COLOR z z LCD BL LEVEL z z VF B.LIGHT z z VF COLOR z z VF POWERMODE z z LETTER SIZE z z REMAINING z z DISP OUTPUT z z (IN/...
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...to or from [INTERLACE] and Continued , 85 Using the Menu DV ( ) Plays back only DVCAM (DV) format sections of signals. Otherwise, a video device may be outputted. DVCAM (DV) signals are outputted without any conversion. - [HDV]: HDV signals are outputted without any conversion. HDV PROGRE. ...movie on switching between HDV signals and DV signals during playback. B HDV1080i ( ) Records in this setting when you connect your camcorder to or from the external device via the HDV/DV (i.LINK) jack for recording or playback. During the i.LINK connection, recognizes...
...to or from [INTERLACE] and Continued , 85 Using the Menu DV ( ) Plays back only DVCAM (DV) format sections of signals. Otherwise, a video device may be outputted. DVCAM (DV) signals are outputted without any conversion. - [HDV]: HDV signals are outputted without any conversion. HDV PROGRE. ...movie on switching between HDV signals and DV signals during playback. B HDV1080i ( ) Records in this setting when you connect your camcorder to or from the external device via the HDV/DV (i.LINK) jack for recording or playback. During the i.LINK connection, recognizes...
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...480i Supports connection between your camcorder to DV signal. EDGE CROP Outputs the central portion of the original image, while maintaining the original aspect ratio. Use this function for signals outputting from the following output jacks: - Audio/Video B SQUEEZE Outputs a horizontally...HDV format. The default setting is [OFF]. Component (480i) - Audio/Video B SQUEEZE Outputs a horizontally compressed image while maintaining its right and left edges. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder and a TV with black bars added to DV format signals. x DOWN ...
...480i Supports connection between your camcorder to DV signal. EDGE CROP Outputs the central portion of the original image, while maintaining the original aspect ratio. Use this function for signals outputting from the following output jacks: - Audio/Video B SQUEEZE Outputs a horizontally...HDV format. The default setting is [OFF]. Component (480i) - Audio/Video B SQUEEZE Outputs a horizontally compressed image while maintaining its right and left edges. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder and a TV with black bars added to DV format signals. x DOWN ...
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...STOP button of the original image by putting it in synchronization with the connecting devices. EDGE CROP Outputs the central portion of your camcorder. *HVR-MRC1(optional) or HVR-DR60 (optional) b Notes • When this function is set to [EXT ONLY], does not flash even when there is ...no tape inserted. • You can connect your camcorder to an HDV/DVCAM/DV compatible device (digital HD video camera recorder, digital video camera recorder, hard disc ...
...STOP button of the original image by putting it in synchronization with the connecting devices. EDGE CROP Outputs the central portion of your camcorder. *HVR-MRC1(optional) or HVR-DR60 (optional) b Notes • When this function is set to [EXT ONLY], does not flash even when there is ...no tape inserted. • You can connect your camcorder to an HDV/DVCAM/DV compatible device (digital HD video camera recorder, digital video camera recorder, hard disc ...
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... differ depending on the external device. 1 i.LINK cable (optional) AV device with i.LINK jack t SD quality* A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2 (White) (Red) (Yellow) 96 AV device with S VIDEO jac t SD quality* Camcorder Cable i.LINK cable (optional) 1 : Signal flow External device HDV1080i compatible device t HD quality* • i.LINK jack which is compatible with...
... differ depending on the external device. 1 i.LINK cable (optional) AV device with i.LINK jack t SD quality* A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2 (White) (Red) (Yellow) 96 AV device with S VIDEO jac t SD quality* Camcorder Cable i.LINK cable (optional) 1 : Signal flow External device HDV1080i compatible device t HD quality* • i.LINK jack which is compatible with...
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... changing these menu settings, otherwise the VCR/DVD device may not correctly identify the video signal. Camcorder Cable 2 A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) : Signal flow External device AV device with audio/video jacks** t SD quality* * Pictures recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format are... dubbed in the SD (standard definition) quality, regardless of the connection. ** When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the device, and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug...
... changing these menu settings, otherwise the VCR/DVD device may not correctly identify the video signal. Camcorder Cable 2 A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) : Signal flow External device AV device with audio/video jacks** t SD quality* * Pictures recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format are... dubbed in the SD (standard definition) quality, regardless of the connection. ** When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the device, and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug...