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... are compressed in MPEG2 format, which is capable of recording in HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. Notes on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. • When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it for future reference. "Memory ... 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 HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that you use mini DVCAM cassettes. When recording in DVCAM format, Sony recommends that you ...
... are compressed in MPEG2 format, which is capable of recording in HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. Notes on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. • When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it for future reference. "Memory ... 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 HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that you use mini DVCAM cassettes. When recording in DVCAM format, Sony recommends that you ...
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...Transfer Function. This phenomenon may be contrary to the copyright laws. • Because of tapes by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The function that is not compatible with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by playing them...used in displays having high motion resolution. Features available for the DVCAM format only. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with the HDV format. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and therefore may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of ...
...Transfer Function. This phenomenon may be contrary to the copyright laws. • Because of tapes by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The function that is not compatible with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by playing them...used in displays having high motion resolution. Features available for the DVCAM format only. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with the HDV format. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and therefore may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of ...
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...) Playing the picture on a TV 57 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 76 Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/XLR SET, etc... 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 87 (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) (MEMORY SET) menu 89 Settings for...
...) Playing the picture on a TV 57 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 76 Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/XLR SET, etc... 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 87 (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) (MEMORY SET) menu 89 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 137 Index ...140 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 137 Index ...140 7
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...to the i.LINK Cradle Attach the Memory Recording Unit to the Operating Instructions of HVR- For details, refer to the i.LINK Cradle as illustrated. Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to your camcorder as illustrated. HDV/DV jack (6-pin) 13 Attaching Memory Recording Unit Make sure that the... HDV/DV jack cover is attached to open or close the lens cover. To remove the Memory...
...to the i.LINK Cradle Attach the Memory Recording Unit to the Operating Instructions of HVR- For details, refer to the i.LINK Cradle as illustrated. Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to your camcorder as illustrated. HDV/DV jack (6-pin) 13 Attaching Memory Recording Unit Make sure that the... HDV/DV jack cover is attached to open or close the lens cover. To remove the Memory...
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...230 NP-F970 310 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. HDV format pictures Battery pack NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 LCD panel opened* 175 LCD panel closed . * Typical recording time ... use a fully charged battery pack. See page 121 for a while, run down the battery and store it. Bottom: When recording with this camcorder. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you ...
...230 NP-F970 310 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. HDV format pictures Battery pack NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 LCD panel opened* 175 LCD panel closed . * Typical recording time ... use a fully charged battery pack. See page 121 for a while, run down the battery and store it. Bottom: When recording with this camcorder. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you ...
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Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 24 Recording/Playback Recording REC START/ STOP button B Recording lamp Recording lamp Lens hood POWER switch REC START/STOP button A Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on "Memory Stick Duo." 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 HDV or DVCAM (DV) format. Do the following steps to CAMERA while pressing the green button.
Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 24 Recording/Playback Recording REC START/ STOP button B Recording lamp Recording lamp Lens hood POWER switch REC START/STOP button A Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on "Memory Stick Duo." 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 HDV or DVCAM (DV) format. Do the following steps to CAMERA while pressing the green button.
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...Commander. Press the ASSIGN button to any one of recordable pictures can capture still images during movie recording. You can vary depending on your camcorder with [PB ZOOM] set to [ON] (p. 92). • You cannot store a still image under the following conditions: - z Tips ...8226; See page 139 for Sony "Memory Stick Duo." z Tips • Image sizes of "Memory Stick Duo." When the shutter speed is completed. Playing back in HDV format/DVCAM (DV) format (16:9): 1.2M - Recording in DVCAM (DV) format (16:9): ...
...Commander. Press the ASSIGN button to any one of recordable pictures can capture still images during movie recording. You can vary depending on your camcorder with [PB ZOOM] set to [ON] (p. 92). • You cannot store a still image under the following conditions: - z Tips ...8226; See page 139 for Sony "Memory Stick Duo." z Tips • Image sizes of "Memory Stick Duo." When the shutter speed is completed. Playing back in HDV format/DVCAM (DV) format (16:9): 1.2M - Recording in DVCAM (DV) format (16:9): ...
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Automatic focus functions as long as you release the button, your camcorder returns to which [FOCUS] is assigned (9 appears on the screen. b Notes • You cannot use non-Carl Zeiss lenses. When you press the ASSIGN button ... holding the ASSIGN button to which [FOCUS INFNTY] is automatically set the focus ring to the original size when you turn the focus ring in [HDV PROGRE.] or [DV PROGRE.] of an expanded image displayed during manual focusing. In mode B, the focal distance is displayed on the screen). - The focal distance...
Automatic focus functions as long as you release the button, your camcorder returns to which [FOCUS] is assigned (9 appears on the screen. b Notes • You cannot use non-Carl Zeiss lenses. When you press the ASSIGN button ... holding the ASSIGN button to which [FOCUS INFNTY] is automatically set the focus ring to the original size when you turn the focus ring in [HDV PROGRE.] or [DV PROGRE.] of an expanded image displayed during manual focusing. In mode B, the focal distance is displayed on the screen). - The focal distance...
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...Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 2 Start playing back. Press m (rewind) to go blank losing images and sound when signals switch between HDV and DVCAM (DV) during playback of a tape in pause for more than 3 minutes. • The screen may temporarily go to the point you want to...movies as follows: 1 Slide the POWER switch to restart the playback) • m : REW (Rewind, review) • M : FF (Cue, fast forward) • y : SLOW b Notes • Your camcorder automatically goes into a stopped state when it is in which HDV format and DVCAM (DV) format are mixed. 50
...Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 2 Start playing back. Press m (rewind) to go blank losing images and sound when signals switch between HDV and DVCAM (DV) during playback of a tape in pause for more than 3 minutes. • The screen may temporarily go to the point you want to...movies as follows: 1 Slide the POWER switch to restart the playback) • m : REW (Rewind, review) • M : FF (Cue, fast forward) • y : SLOW b Notes • Your camcorder automatically goes into a stopped state when it is in which HDV format and DVCAM (DV) format are mixed. 50
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... dial. To stop displaying the list of still images, press the MEMORY/INDEX button again. Recording/Playback • You cannot play back movies recorded in HDV format on DVCAM (DV) format video cameras or mini DV players. • You can play back a DV format tape on the screen during playback. ... hold m/M during fast forward, press and hold m (Skip Scan). To display the list of "To view still images" to display still images that your camcorder only when its contents are recorded in the LP mode. • Time code and user bits will be displayed correctly when you want to VCR...
... dial. To stop displaying the list of still images, press the MEMORY/INDEX button again. Recording/Playback • You cannot play back movies recorded in HDV format on DVCAM (DV) format video cameras or mini DV players. • You can play back a DV format tape on the screen during playback. ... hold m/M during fast forward, press and hold m (Skip Scan). To display the list of "To view still images" to display still images that your camcorder only when its contents are recorded in the LP mode. • Time code and user bits will be displayed correctly when you want to VCR...
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...(approx.) 60 65 Recording capacity (approx.) The approximate recordable time in the selected format and battery information appear for up on your camcorder (Continued) C Iris appears in the iris value display area during viewing of the movie recorded with the shot transition or [MANU ...is set to CAMERA, the display changes in the following items. • Audio setup such as microphone volume level (p. 76) • Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 83) • Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 43) • Camera setup (p. 69) • External devices 54 1 Press...
...(approx.) 60 65 Recording capacity (approx.) The approximate recordable time in the selected format and battery information appear for up on your camcorder (Continued) C Iris appears in the iris value display area during viewing of the movie recorded with the shot transition or [MANU ...is set to CAMERA, the display changes in the following items. • Audio setup such as microphone volume level (p. 76) • Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 83) • Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 43) • Camera setup (p. 69) • External devices 54 1 Press...
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... with the device to be connected. A movie recorded in SD quality is played back in HD quality. If you connect your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. HDV/DV 2 COMPONENT OUT HDMI OUT 3 1 4 b Notes • Set all the necessary menu items before you change the ...settings of TV is played back in SD quality. Jacks on what type of [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK SET] after connecting your camcorder to obtain AC power (p. 14). Connecting to a TV. Recording/Playback Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and ...
... with the device to be connected. A movie recorded in SD quality is played back in HD quality. If you connect your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. HDV/DV 2 COMPONENT OUT HDMI OUT 3 1 4 b Notes • Set all the necessary menu items before you change the ...settings of TV is played back in SD quality. Jacks on what type of [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK SET] after connecting your camcorder to obtain AC power (p. 14). Connecting to a TV. Recording/Playback Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and ...
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An A/V connecting cable is an interface to send both video and audio signals. B1 HDMI cable (optional) HDMI IN (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) b Notes • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI cable. This may not function correctly (for example, no sound or image). z ... external device supplies high quality images and digital audio to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 98) cannot be output. • Your TVs may cause a malfunction. Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of the external device...
An A/V connecting cable is an interface to send both video and audio signals. B1 HDMI cable (optional) HDMI IN (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) b Notes • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI cable. This may not function correctly (for example, no sound or image). z ... external device supplies high quality images and digital audio to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 98) cannot be output. • Your TVs may cause a malfunction. Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of the external device...
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...is not compatible with HDV1080i, connect your TV. • This camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. Type Camcorder Cable : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting C 2 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [OFF] (86) b Notes •...; Your TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder and TV with HDV1080i. Select a...
...is not compatible with HDV1080i, connect your TV. • This camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. Type Camcorder Cable : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting C 2 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [OFF] (86) b Notes •...; Your TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder and TV with HDV1080i. Select a...
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... to the audio input jack of your TV. • This camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the TV to the TV connected. E 2 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [ON] (86) b Notes •...; The TV needs to be attached. * Change the settings according to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is also needed to the instruction manuals supplied with your...
... to the audio input jack of your TV. • This camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the TV to the TV connected. E 2 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [ON] (86) b Notes •...; The TV needs to be attached. * Change the settings according to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is also needed to the instruction manuals supplied with your...
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... signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable to the audio input jack of your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of i.LINK. 62 b Notes • If you connect your TV. • This ...VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Cable A/V connecting cable with the A/V connecting cable (Type ). A/V connecting cable 4 (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]*...
... signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable to the audio input jack of your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of i.LINK. 62 b Notes • If you connect your TV. • This ...VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Cable A/V connecting cable with the A/V connecting cable (Type ). A/V connecting cable 4 (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]*...
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... value for certain light sources. . b Notes • This function is [FAST]. ECS FREQ. You must set this function to [ON], your camcorder detects high contrast images, such as fluorescent lamps will be reduced for the automatic adjustment from [FAST], [MIDDLE] and [SLOW]. Flickering of the subject.... AT IRIS LMT You can prevent overexposure 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...
... value for certain light sources. . b Notes • This function is [FAST]. ECS FREQ. You must set this function to [ON], your camcorder detects high contrast images, such as fluorescent lamps will be reduced for the automatic adjustment from [FAST], [MIDDLE] and [SLOW]. Flickering of the subject.... AT IRIS LMT You can prevent overexposure 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...
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... can select how to display the shutter speed. B SECOND Displays the shutter speed in meters. When [SCAN TYPE] is set to the period that your camcorder reads image data from the settings that the settings are automatically adjusted values. • The displayed settings are different from the image sensor is [ON... [25], 1/25 second is [OFF]. 60min 00:04:50:04 Iris value Shutter speed Gain value z Tips • The settings appear on [SCAN TYPE], see [HDV PROGRE.] (p. 84) or [DV PROGRE.] (p. 84).
... can select how to display the shutter speed. B SECOND Displays the shutter speed in meters. When [SCAN TYPE] is set to the period that your camcorder reads image data from the settings that the settings are automatically adjusted values. • The displayed settings are different from the image sensor is [ON... [25], 1/25 second is [OFF]. 60min 00:04:50:04 Iris value Shutter speed Gain value z Tips • The settings appear on [SCAN TYPE], see [HDV PROGRE.] (p. 84) or [DV PROGRE.] (p. 84).
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... the information to the LCD screen and viewfinder. Set also [DV REC MODE] when you start playback or recording. During the i.LINK connection, recognizes HDV signals and DVCAM (DV) signals, and automatically inputs or outputs the Continued , 83 Using the Menu The indicators in this format. Select [AUTO] ... dial. DV ( ) Records in the DVCAM (DV) format. You can select a recording format. b Notes • Set also [i.LINK SET] when you connect your camcorder to an external device with an i.LINK cable, select a type of output signal to and from the external device via the...
... the information to the LCD screen and viewfinder. Set also [DV REC MODE] when you start playback or recording. During the i.LINK connection, recognizes HDV signals and DVCAM (DV) signals, and automatically inputs or outputs the Continued , 83 Using the Menu The indicators in this format. Select [AUTO] ... dial. DV ( ) Records in the DVCAM (DV) format. You can select a recording format. b Notes • Set also [i.LINK SET] when you connect your camcorder to an external device with an i.LINK cable, select a type of output signal to and from the external device via the...