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Printed in Japan GB Digital HD Video Camera Recorder 3-280-848-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference HVR-Z7E/Z7P © 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 GB Digital HD Video Camera Recorder 3-280-848-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference HVR-Z7E/Z7P © 2008 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink.
Operation Guide
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..., insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. 2 Notes on a DV format cassette. • HDV signals are compressed in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that you can be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on a "Memory Stick Duo... in MPEG2 format, which is capable of cassette you use Types of recording in Blu-ray disc recorders. The HDV format • Digital high-definition (HD) video signals are recorded and played back on use mini DV cassettes.
..., insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. 2 Notes on a DV format cassette. • HDV signals are compressed in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that you can be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on a "Memory Stick Duo... in MPEG2 format, which is capable of cassette you use Types of recording in Blu-ray disc recorders. The HDV format • Digital high-definition (HD) video signals are recorded and played back on use mini DV cassettes.
Operation Guide
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...] after connecting your camcorder to the TV with the device to a high definition TV A movie recorded in HD quality is played back in SD quality is connected and connectors used. A movie recorded in HD quality. Recording/Playback Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on your camcorder...
...] after connecting your camcorder to the TV with the device to a high definition TV A movie recorded in HD quality is played back in SD quality is connected and connectors used. A movie recorded in HD quality. Recording/Playback Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on your camcorder...
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... red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. When you want to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV A movie recorded in HD quality is converted and played back in SD quality. Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Connecting to play back the sound in monaural mode, use...
... red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. When you want to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV A movie recorded in HD quality is converted and played back in SD quality. Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Connecting to play back the sound in monaural mode, use...
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.... EXT ONLY ( ) You can operate an external recording unit* with the REC START/STOP button of your camcorder. *HVR-MRC1(supplied) or HVR-DR60 (optional) b Notes • When this function is set this function to DV format signals. STOP Stops recording operation... of your camcorder as a recording start recording on your camcorder reaches close to recognize the video signal from your camcorder to an HDV/DVCAM/DV compatible device (digital HD...
.... EXT ONLY ( ) You can operate an external recording unit* with the REC START/STOP button of your camcorder. *HVR-MRC1(supplied) or HVR-DR60 (optional) b Notes • When this function is set this function to DV format signals. STOP Stops recording operation... of your camcorder as a recording start recording on your camcorder reaches close to recognize the video signal from your camcorder to an HDV/DVCAM/DV compatible device (digital HD...
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HDV/DV 1 COMPONENT OUT Camcorder Cable 1 i.LINK cable (optional) 2 : Signal flow External device HDV1080i compatible device t HD quality*1 • i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required on your camcorder to be connected. Connect your camcorder Open the jack cover ...
HDV/DV 1 COMPONENT OUT Camcorder Cable 1 i.LINK cable (optional) 2 : Signal flow External device HDV1080i compatible device t HD quality*1 • i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required on your camcorder to be connected. Connect your camcorder Open the jack cover ...
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... connecting an HDV1080i specification compatible device. b Notes • You need a dual direction 21-pin adaptor (optional). 98 HDV1080i compatible device AV device with i.LINK jack t HD quality t SD quality To i.LINK connector : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) To HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) HDV/DV * An i.LINK jack which is compatible with...
... connecting an HDV1080i specification compatible device. b Notes • You need a dual direction 21-pin adaptor (optional). 98 HDV1080i compatible device AV device with i.LINK jack t HD quality t SD quality To i.LINK connector : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) To HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) HDV/DV * An i.LINK jack which is compatible with...
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... (Continued) Connecting to TV You cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the i.LINK cable. • You cannot view the picture in the HD (high definition) quality on the TV if an i.LINK jack of the TV is not compatible with the HDMI cable. • Pictures in the HDV...
... (Continued) Connecting to TV You cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the i.LINK cable. • You cannot view the picture in the HD (high definition) quality on the TV if an i.LINK jack of the TV is not compatible with the HDMI cable. • Pictures in the HDV...
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... next recording when you have played back the tape. 116 Copyright signal x When you play back If the cassette you play back digital high definition (HD) video signals on your camcorder for copyright protection of channel 1/2 and channel 3/ 4 are compressed in MPEG2 format, which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite) digital...
... next recording when you have played back the tape. 116 Copyright signal x When you play back If the cassette you play back digital high definition (HD) video signals on your camcorder for copyright protection of channel 1/2 and channel 3/ 4 are compressed in MPEG2 format, which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite) digital...