(1) 11 2-514-606- HVR-Z1U/Z1N © 2005 Corporation Operating Instructions Beforeoperating the unit, please readthismanual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Digital HD HD Video Digital Recorder

Digital HD Recorder HVR-Z1U/Z1N Read this first For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA

HVR-Z1U only WARNING RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Lithium-Ion batteries are expose the unit to rain or moisture. recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated For customers in the U.S.A. “dangerous voltage” within the If you have any questions about this product, you product’s enclosure that may be of may call: sufficient magnitude to constitute Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-686- a risk of electric shock to persons. SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters This symbol is intended to alert the only. user to the presence of important Regulatory Information operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the Declaration of Conformity literature accompanying the Trade Name: SONY appliance. Model No.: HVR-Z1U Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

2 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the Notes on use bottom. Record the serial number in the space Your is capable of recording in HDV, provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever DVCAM, and DV formats. you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this When recording in HDV/DV format, it is product. recommended to use mini DV cassettes. Model No.HVR- When recording in DVCAM format, it is Serial No. recommended to use mini DVCAM cassettes. Model No.AC- Serial No. The HDV standards • Digital high-definition (HD) video signals are CAUTION recorded and played back on a DV format cassette. You are cautioned that any changes or • HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2 format, modifications not expressly approved in this which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite) digital manual could void your authority to operate this and terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings and in equipment. Blu-ray disc recorders. z b Note: Tip • This equipment has been tested and found to comply • Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant specification, which utilizes 1080 effective scanning to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. lines, within the HDV standards, and records These limits are designed to provide reasonable pictures at the image of about 25 Mbps. The protection against harmful interference in a i.LINK Interface is adopted as the digital interface residential installation. This equipment generates, enabling a digital connection with TVs and personal uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if compatible with the HDV format. not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Recording communications. However, there is no guarantee • Before starting to record, test the recording function that interference will not occur in a particular to make sure the picture and sound are recorded installation. If this equipment does cause harmful without any problems. interference to radio or reception, which • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot can be determined by turning the equipment off and be provided, even if recording or playback is not on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, interference by one or more of the following storage media, etc. measures: • TV color systems differ depending on the country/ – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need – Increase the separation between the equipment and an NTSC system-based TV. receiver. • Television programs, , video tapes, and other – Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized different from that into which the receiver is recording of such materials may be contrary to the connected. copyright laws. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens The interface cable supplied must be used with the • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are equipment in order to comply with the limits for a manufactured using extremely high-precision digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of technology, so over 99.99% of the are FCC Rules. operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/ or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause

,continued 3 malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

Playing back HDV tapes on other devices A tape recorded in the HDV format cannot be Viewfinder played back on a device that is not compatible with the HDV format. Check the contents of tapes by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them back on other devices.

Connecting other devices Before connecting your camcorder to other device LCD panel such as a VCR or a with an i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

Using this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder Battery pack used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see. • The illustrations of the screen are those of when [50i/ 60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu is set to 60i. Microphone Using the camcorder • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in the following illustration.

Jack holder

• You can change the language to be used for screen display on your camcorder (p. 19).

4 Table of Contents

Read this first ...... 2

Quick Start Guide

Recording movies ...... 8

Getting started

Step 1: Checking supplied items...... 10 Step 2: Charging the battery pack...... 11 Using an outside power source ...... 13 Step 3: Turning the power on...... 14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder...... 15 Adjusting the LCD panel ...... 15 Adjusting the viewfinder ...... 15 Step 5: Setting the date and time...... 16 Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape...... 18 Step 7: Setting the screen language ...... 19

Recording

Recording movies ...... 20 Usable cassettes ...... 22 Using zoom ...... 22 Recording in mirror mode ...... 24 Displaying the recording setup information – Status check ...... 24 Adjusting the exposure...... 25 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ...... 25 Recording the subject lit by strong light – SPOTLIGHT ...... 26 Adjusting the white balance ...... 26 Recording using manual adjustments ...... 28 Adjusting the iris ...... 28 Adjusting the gain ...... 29 Adjusting the shutter speed ...... 30 Adjusting the volume of light – ND FILTER ...... 30 Displaying the zebra pattern to adjust the brightness ...... 31 Adjusting the focus...... 32 Adjusting the focus manually ...... 32 Enhancing the outline to focus – PEAKING ...... 34

,continued 5 Customizing the picture quality – PICTURE PROFILE...... 34 Customizing the sound...... 37 Adjusting the audio recording level – Microphone volume level ...... 37 Connecting external audio sources ...... 38 Selecting the recording channel ...... 39 Recording a picture using various features...... 40 Developing scenes smoothly – Shot transition ...... 40 Revising a specific color – Color Correction ...... 42 Fading in and out of a scene – FADER ...... 44 Recording an index signal at the beginning of recording ...... 44 Recording on a device connected via an i.LINK cable – External REC Control...... 45 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec Review ...... 47

Playback

Viewing movies ...... 48 Playing back in various modes ...... 49 Various playback functions ...... 50 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH ...... 50 Displaying the screen indicators ...... 50 Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data code ...... 51 Displaying the video information – 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 a 4:3 TV ...... 54 Locating a scene on a tape for playback...... 55 Searching for a scene by date of recording – Date search ...... 55 Searching for a recording start point – Index search ...... 56

6 Advanced operations Troubleshooting Using the Menu Troubleshooting ...... 106 Warning indicators and messages ...111 Selecting menu items ...... 57 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, Additional Information etc...... 58 Using your camcorder abroad ...... 113 Using the (AUDIO SET) menu HDV format and recording/playback 114 – INT MIC SET/XLR SET, etc...... 64 Compatibility of the DVCAM and DV Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu formats ...... 116 – LCD COLOR, etc...... 68 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery Using the (IN/OUT REC) menu pack ...... 117 – REC FORMAT/DOWN CONVERT, About i.LINK ...... 119 etc...... 70 Maintenance and precautions ...... 120 Using the (TC/UB SET) menu – TC MAKE, etc...... 76 Specification ...... 123 Using the (OTHERS) menu – CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, Quick Reference etc...... 78 Customizing Personal Menu ...... 83 Identifying parts and controls ...... 125 Assigning the functions ...... 86 Index ...... 133

Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to another tape ...... 89 Recording pictures from a VCR or TV ...... 93

Connecting to a computer ...... 96 Note on the icons used in this manual Dubbing sound to a recorded tape Features available for the HDV ...... 98 format only. Setting time values ...... 101 Features available for the Connecting an analog VCR to the DVCAM format only. computer via your camcorder Features available for the DV – Signal conversion SP format only. function ...... 104 Features available only when [50i/60i SEL] of the menu is set to [50i]. Features available only when [50i/60i SEL] of the menu is set to [60i].

7 Quick Start Guide Recording movies

1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 11. Press the battery pack and slide it down.

Battery Pack

2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder.

a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press on the EJECT lever in its window-side facing cassette the direction of the out, then push the center compartment. arrow to open the lid. of the back of the Close the cassette lid after The cassette compartment cassette. the cassette compartment comes out automatically. slides back in by itself.

OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side

8 Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 16. The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the default setting. To record in the DVCAM or DV format, see page 20.

a Open the hood shutter. Guide Start Quick

b Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle.

c While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

d Press REC START/STOP. Recording starts. To change to standby mode, press REC START/STOP again.

4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.

a While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to VCR.

b Press (rewind).

c Press N (play) to start the playback. To stop, press x (stop).

To turn off the power, set the POWER switch to OFF.

Quick Start Guide 9 Getting started Large eyecup (1) To attach it to your camcorder, see page 16. Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number Wireless Remote Commander (1) of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor/charger (1)

A/V connecting cable (1)

Power cord (1) cable (1)

Connecting cord (DK-415) (1) Shoe adaptor (1) To attach it to your camcorder, see page 130.

Lens hood (1) This is attached to your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2) To insert the batteries in the Remote Commander, see page 131.

Cleaning cassette (1)

b Note Shoulder strap (1) • If you attach an optical filter (optional) or so, remove the lens hood. To attach it to your camcorder, see page 126.

Operating Instructions (This manual) (1)

10 Getting started 4 While pressing the battery back down, Step 2: Charging the slide it in the direction of the arrow. battery pack The charge lamp lights up and charging starts. You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) to When the battery was successfully the AC Adaptor/charger. charged b Note The battery mark on the display window will • You cannot use batteries other than the light up in the shape of a full battery ( ) that “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) (p. 117). indicates that the battery has been sufficiently Getting started • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor/ charged for use. charger with any metallic objects. This may cause a If you continue charging until the CHARGE malfunction. • Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC lamp turns off and FULL appears on the display Adaptor/charger. Disconnect the AC Adaptor/ window, the battery has now been fully charged charger from the wall outlet immediately if any and can be used for a little longer period. malfunction occurs. Remove the battery pack from the AC Adaptor/ charger.

To the wall outlet To attach the battery pack to the camcorder Press the battery pack and slide it down. Power cord

Battery pack

Charge lamp

Mode switch To remove the battery pack

Display window

AC Adaptor/charger

1 Set the mode switch to CHARGE.

2 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor/charger.

3 Connect the power cord to the wall 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF. outlet.

,continued Getting started 11 2 Press BATT RELEASE and slide the C Possible recording time using the battery pack up. viewfinder. To check the remaining battery – Battery Charging time Info Approximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack using the supplied AC Adaptor/charger at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.)

Battery pack Full charge (Practical charge) NP-F570 (supplied) 145 (85) NP-F770 230 (170) NP-F970 310 (250)

b Note • NP-F330/F530/500/510/710 battery packs cannot be used with your camcorder. Recording time Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at You can check the battery’s current charge level 25°C (77°F). and its current remaining recording time when Recording in the HDV format the power is turned off. The remaining recording time in the selected Battery pack Continuous Typical appears. recording recording time time 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF. NP-F570 105 55 2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the (supplied) 115 60 angle. 115 60 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. NP-F770 220 120 The battery information appears for about 245 120 7 seconds. 235 120 Keep the button pressed to view it for about NP-F970 335 185 20 seconds. 370 190 360 190

Recording in the DVCAM/DV SP format

BATTERY INFO Battery pack Continuous Typical BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0%50% 100% recording recording time time REC T I ME AVA I LABLE LCD SCREEN: 105 min NP-F570 110 60 V I EWF I NDER: 115 min (supplied) 125 60 120 60 A Battery charge level: Displays NP-F770 235 130 approximate remaining amount of 255 130 power left in the battery pack. 250 130 B Possible recording time using the LCD panel.

12 Getting started * With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to ON. Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording b Note time time • Figures are those of 60 Hz. They may be slightly NP-F970 355 195 longer at 50 Hz. 385 200 • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature. 380 200 • The battery life will be slightly shorter when you use both of the LCD panel and the viewfinder than when • The top figures show an approximate number of you use only the LCD panel. minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set • The battery information will not be correctly to ON, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF]. displayed when the battery pack is discharged. • The middle figures show an approximate number of

minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set Getting started to OFF, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF]. Using an outside power source • The bottom figures show an approximate number of minutes when recording with the viewfinder. • “Typical recording time” means an approximate number of minutes that you can record using external microphones 1 and 2, and you repeatedly start/stop recording, move the POWER switch to You can use the AC Adaptor/charger as the change the power mode, and zoom. The actual power source when you do not want the battery life may be shorter. battery to run out. z Tip • You can also use NP-F550/F730/F750/F960 battery PRECAUTION packs. After charging these battery packs, make a Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power trial recording with them before an actual recording (house current) is still supplied to it while to see the recording time. The recording time varies connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor/ depending on the environment where the camcorder charger. is used. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to display the recording time on the screen. To the wall outlet Playing time Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at Power cord 25°C (77°F). HDV format pictures AC Adaptor/ charger Battery pack LCD panel LCD panel opened* closed NP-F570 155 175 (supplied) Mode switch NP-F770 325 365 NP-F970 485 550

DVCAM/DV SP format pictures

Battery pack LCD panel LCD panel opened* closed NP-F570 175 200 (supplied) NP-F770 365 410 Connecting cord (DK-415) NP-F970 550 625

,continued Getting started 13 1 Set the mode switch to VCR/ CAMERA. Step 3: Turning the No power will be supplied if the mode power on switch is set to CHARGE. You need to set the POWER switch to the 2 Attach the connecting cord (DK-415) respective power mode to record or play back to the camcorder. pictures. Press the attaching part of the connecting When using this camcorder for the first time, cord (DK-415), and slide it down. the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 16).

3 Connect the connecting cord (DK-415) While pressing the green button, set the to the AC Adaptor/charger. POWER switch. The power turns on. 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor/charger.

5 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.

• CAMERA: To record pictures. • VCR: To play or edit pictures.

To turn off the power Set the POWER switch to OFF.

14 Getting started z Tip • If you rotate the LCD panel until it faces down, you Step 4: Adjusting the can close and restore the LCD panel to the original position with the LCD screen facing out. LCD panel and • If you are using the battery pack for power source, you can select the brightness by setting [LCD BL viewfinder LEVEL] on the [LCD/VF SET] menu (p. 68). • When you use your camcorder in bright conditions using the battery pack, set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF ( appears). This position saves Adjusting the LCD panel battery power. • Even if you change the brightness of the LCD panel, the brightness of recorded pictures is not affected. Getting started

You can adjust the angle and brightness of Adjusting the viewfinder the LCD panel to meet various recording situations. Even when there are obstructions between you and the subject, you can check the You can view images using the viewfinder subject on the LCD screen during recording when you close the LCD panel. Use the by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel. viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is hard to see.

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

180 degrees Up to about 100 degrees

Open the LCD panel 180 degrees, then 1 Lift up the viewfinder. rotate it to the desired position.

2 Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment To adjust the brightness of the LCD lever until the picture is clear. screen Adjust the brightness by pressing LCD BRIGHT – or +.

Getting started 15 When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see Step 5: Setting the If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the date and time supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it a little and Set the date and time when using this align it with the groove of the viewfinder, then camcorder for the first time. If you do not set slide it up to the end. You can attach the large the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen eyecup facing either the right or left side. appears every time you turn on your camcorder.

b Note Large eyecup • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 (supplied) months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery (p. 122) and then set the date and time again.

z Tip • To select the brightness of the viewfinder backlight when you are using the battery pack, select the (LCD/VF SET) menu, then [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 68). • To display the picture on both the LCD panel and the viewfinder during recording, select the (LCD/ VF SET) menu, [VF POWER], then [ON] (p. 69). • To display the picture in black and white on the POWER switch viewfinder, select the (LCD/VF SET) menu, [VF COLOR], then [OFF] (p. 69).

1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 14).

2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. Proceed to step 6 when you set the clock for the first time.

16 Getting started When [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) 3 Press MENU. menu is set to 50i, the clock is displayed in 24-hour display. CAMERA SET WB PRESET WB OUTDR LVL GA I N SETUP SHOT TRANS COLOR CORRCT STEADYSHOT STDYSHOT TYP

[ MENU ] : END

4 Select the (OTHERS) menu by

turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, Getting started then press the dial.

OTHERS RETURN ASS I GN BTN CLOCK SET WORLD T I ME LANGUAGE QU I CK REC BEEP REC LAMP [ MENU ] : END

5 Select [CLOCK SET] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

120min CLOCK SET

2005 Y JANM 1 D 12 : 00 AM

[ MENU ] : CANCEL

6 Set [Y] (year) by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

120min CLOCK SET

2005 Y JAN M 100D 12 : AM

[ MENU ] : CANCEL

You can set any year up to the year 2079.

7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute in the same way as was done in step 6, then press the dial. When [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu is set to 60i, the clock is displayed in 12-hour display: 12:00:00AM is midnight and 12:00:00PM is midday.

Getting started 17 2 Insert a cassette with its window-side Step 6: Inserting a facing out. cassette tape Push the center of the back Window-side of the cassette lightly. For the information about the type of cassette you can use with your camcorder, and details on these cassettes (such as write-protection, etc.), see page 114.

b Note • Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 3 Press on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

OPEN/EJECT lever Lid

4 Close the lid.

To eject the cassette 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. comes out. 2 Take out the cassette, then press . The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. 3 Close the lid.

18 Getting started 5 Select [LANGUAGE] by turning the Step 7: Setting the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the screen language dial.

You can select the language to be used on the 6 Select the desired language by turning LCD screen. the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

7 Press MENU to hide the menu screen. Getting started

z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.

POWER switch

1 Turn on your camcorder.

2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle.

3 Press MENU.

4 Select the (OTHERS) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

OTHERS STBY RETURN ASS I GN BTN CLOCK SET WORLD T I ME LANGUAGE QU I CK REC BEEP REC LAMP [ MENU ] : END

Getting started 19 Recording 3 While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Recording movies appears on the LCD screen. The HDV format lamp lights up and your You can record movies in HDV, DVCAM, camcorder is set to recording standby after and DV formats, in addition to either 50i or a while. 60i system. Your camcorder is set to record using the Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in 1080/60i specification of the HDV format “Getting started” (p. 10 - p. 19). in the default setting. To record using the 1080/50i specification Movies will be recorded along with stereo (PAL system), see “To record using the sound. 1080/50i specification (PAL system)” below. Camera recording lamp To record in the DVCAM/DV format, see “To record in the DVCAM/DV format” Format lamps below.

POWER switch and REC START/STOP Camera recording 4 Press REC START/STOP. lamp Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamps light up. Press REC START/STOP again to stop Open the shutter of the lens hood. 1 recording.

To record using the 1080/50i specification (PAL system) Change the setting of [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu (p. 82). Recording in DVCAM/DV will be done also using the 50i (PAL) system.

2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the To record in the DVCAM/DV format angle. To record in the DVCAM format On the (IN/OUT REC) menu, set [REC FORMAT] to [DV], and [ REC MODE] to [DVCAM] (p. 71). When the menu screen is turned off, appears on the LCD screen, the DVCAM format lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set to recording standby.

20 Recording Recording 21 continued , Recording min 60 CH1 CH2 00:00:00:00 REC i min 60 1 ND HDV1080 Recording format (HDV1080i, DVCAM, (HDV1080i, format Recording or DVSP) battery Remaining correct, be not may time indicated The dependingon the environment where you are usingyour camcorder. When you open about takes it panel, LCD the close or 1 remaining correct the display to minute time. battery 50i/60isystem indicator (p. 82) Recordingstatus ([STBY] (standby) or (recording)) [REC] Time codeor user bits The timecode this of camcorder can be code time the preset or reset can You preset. evenduring recording (p. 101). (p. tape the of capacity Recording 80) level (p. volume Microphone 37) ND filter If [ND1]or [ND2] flashes onthe screen, (p. ND filter the activate 30). Note switch to OFF. more than about 3 minutes, your camcorder exits the recording standby mode (the drum stops rotating) to prevent tapewearand battery loss. Since the power doesturn not off, you canrestart recording by pressing REC START/STOP again.takessome It time to restart recording, but thisa not malfunction. you shorten can HDV format, the in When recording the timeuntil recordingstarts by setting [QUICK REC] on the (OTHERS) menu to [ON](p. 78). b • POWER the set pack, battery the changing Before • When the camcorder is left in recording standby for A B C D E F G H Indicators displayedrecording during The indicatorswill notrecorded be onthe tape. (p. data settings camera The be not will 51) displayed during recording. HOLD lever HOLD

To record from a low-angle a from record To Use theREC START/STOP buttonon the lever. HOLD the releasing after handle To view thepicture duringrecording, face the LCD panelthe or viewfinderupward, or face the restore and close then down, screen LCD the LCD the with position original the to LCD panel screen facing out. To turn the power off the power To turn OFF. to switch POWERthe Set To record in the DV the format in record To the On FORMAT] and [DV], [to [REC set REC) menu, (IN/OUT [DV SP] (p. REC MODE] 71). to off, turned is screen menu the When appearson the LCDscreen, the DVCAMformat lamp lights up, and your camcorder is setto standby. recording However, the transition from the last recorded scene time will be 1/3 shorter than that indicated on the may not be smooth. tape. • The following functions may not work correctly with a tape recorded in the HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats mixed: Using zoom – Date search – Index search

z Tip • You can record the color bars on a tape. If you record Zoom levers are mounted on the camera itself movies including the color bars, you can adjust the color while observing the color bars when you are and on the handle. viewing the pictures on a TV or monitor. To display Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but the color bars, press BARS. Press BARS again to use it sparingly for the best results. hide the color bars. There are 2 types of color bar. You can select either one in [BARS TYPE] on the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 62). 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* • To ensure smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to the next, note the following. – Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will start recording again without an obvious break even if you turn the power off). – Do not record pictures in the HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats on the same tape. – Do not record pictures in the system of 50i and 60i 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)* on the same tape. • You can superimpose the time and date on the picture by setting [DATE REC] on the (OTHERS) menu (p. 81). The time and date are always displayed on the screen during recording. • The recording time, date, and the camera settings data are recorded automatically on the tape without being displayed on the screen. You can view this information during playback by pressing DATA * The minimum distance required between your CODE (p. 51). • To display the time data, press TC/U-BIT (p. 103). camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus with • To attach an external microphone (optional), see that side of the lever. page (p. 38).

Usable cassettes 1 Set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/ REMOTE.

2 Press the power zoom lever slightly for When recording in HDV/DV format, it is a slower zoom. Press it further for a recommended that you use mini DV faster zoom. cassettes. When recording in DVCAM format, it is recommended that you use mini DVCAM cassettes.

b Note • The transition from the last recorded scene to the next may not be smooth with the [DV SP] setting. • You cannot record in the LP mode of the DV format. • If you use a mini DV cassette when [ REC MODE] is set to [DVCAM], the possible recording

22 Recording Recording 23 Recording Setthe ZOOM switch toRING. zoom. to ring zoom the Rotate Note Note Zooming may not be ablecatchto up the rotating speed of the ring if it is rotated too fast. LEVER/REMOTE.switch ZOOM to the LEVER/REMOTEswitchfrom switchedZOOM is to RING. become louder aszoom the motor rotateshigh at speeds. the If motor noiseso isloud that canbe Remote the or lever zoom the use recorded, Commander. handle zoomlever.Change the zoom speed by (p. ZOOM] [HANDLE setting 62). handle zoom switch is set to OFF. zoomlever on the camera itself switching by the handle zoomswitch. Using the zoom ring zoom the Using Youcan zoom the at desired speed. Fine possible. is also adjustment 1 2 b • speed. appropriate an at ring zoom the Rotate • When youzoom using the Remote Commander, set • Zoomed position and picture angle change when the • If you rotate the zoom ring fast, motor noise will b • You cannotadjust the zoomspeed by pressing the • You cannotuse the handle zoomlever when the • You cannotchangezoom the speedthepower of Handle zoom switch Zoom ring Press the handle zoom lever to zoom in or out. Set the handle zoom switch to H (high) or H (high) to switch zoom handle the Set L (low). the of L or H of speed zoom the set can You ZOOM] [HANDLE in lever zoom handle the on set is [L] and 6, to set is [H] setting, default the In menu. SET) (CAMERA (p. 3 to 62). Set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/ to switch ZOOM the Set REMOTE. To record wider a range of view Press the Wside of the powerzoom lever. The subject appears farther away (Wide angle). To record a closer view Press theT side the of powerzoom lever. The subject appears closer(Telephoto). Tip or a baror a display. Select [BAR]or [NUMBER] in [ZOOM on the DISPLAY] (p. 80). The zoom position menuis(OTHERS) displayed with a bar displayin the default setting. Handle zoom lever 3 2 1 You can adjust the zoomspeed with the handle lever. zoom handle the using when zoom switch Using the handle zoom handle the Using z • You can display the zoomed position with a number Recording in mirror mode Displaying the recording setup information – Status check

You can turn the LCD panel towards the You can check the setup value of the subject so that you and your subject can share following items in the standby mode or the image being recorded. You can also during recording. utilize this function when recording yourself, • Audio setup such as microphone volume level or to keep the attention of small children (p. 37) attracted to the camcorder while you record • Output setup ([COMPONENT], [i.LINK them. CONV], and [DOWN CONVERT] settings) (p. 73) • Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons Up to about 100 degrees (p. 86) • CAMERA setting • Picture profile setup (p. 34)

Open the LCD panel 180 degrees, then rotate it towards the subject until it clicks. A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded.

1 Press STATUS CHECK.

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to display the desired item. Each time you turn the dial, the items appear in the following order: AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t CAMERA t PICT. PROFILE

24 Recording Recording 25 continued , Recording ASSIGN 1 – 6 appears. Adjusting the exposure for backlit backlit for exposure the Adjusting subjects To cancel the backlight function, press the button again. Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the to assigned button the ASSIGN Press BACK LIGHT function. . When your subject has its back to the sun or or to the sun back its has subject your When otherlight, youcan adjust the exposure to prevent thesubject from becoming shadowed. of to one BACK LIGHT function the Assign the ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 86 for details on how to assign a function. The exposure is adjusted automatically in the the in automatically adjusted is exposure The setting. default youIfwant to record brighter or darker pictures thanthose of theauto exposure adjustment, usethe manual adjustment (p. function picture the customize or 28), quality by using thePICTURE PROFILE (p.function 34). Adjusting the the Adjusting exposure Note appearwhen it is set to [OFF]. Press STATUSPress CHECK. b • Informationof the picture profile setupdoesnot To turnoff the display of the recording setup information b Note • The back light function is canceled when you press Adjusting the white balance the ASSIGN button assigned to SPOTLIGHT. • You cannot use the back light function if 2 or more items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted manually. You can adjust the white balance according Recording the subject lit by to the light of the recording environment. The white balance adjustment data for 2 strong light – SPOTLIGHT different recording conditions can be set up and memorized separately in memory A and B. During recording, you can recall the setup When the subject is lit by strong light, such as data from the memory with the WHT BAL in a theater, use the spotlight function to (white balance) switch. The setup data will be prevent people’s faces from appearing retained for about 3 months as long as it is not excessively white. readjusted even if the power is disconnected. Assign the SPOTLIGHT function to one of the ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 86 for details on how to assign a function.

(one-push) WHT BAL

ASSIGN 1 – 6

During recording or in the standby mode, press the ASSIGN button assigned to the SPOTLIGHT function. 1 During recording or in the standby appears. mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to To cancel the spotlight function, press the the center position to release the auto button again. lock mode.

b Note 2 Press WHT BAL. • The spotlight function is canceled when you press the ASSIGN button assigned to BACK LIGHT. • You cannot use the spotlight function if 2 or more 3 Set the WHT BAL switch to A or B. items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted manually. 4 Shoot a white subject such as a piece of paper filling the entire screen under

26 Recording Recording 27 Recording neon signs, orfireworks lamps fluorescent where lighting lighting where conditions change quickly under a studio, in those as sodium lamps, mercury white warm or lamps, lamps fluorescent Recording sceneRecording • views, night general • sunset, sunrise • under daylight • such lamps video under ) • at partyin or studios n Item [OUTDOOR] () ( [INDOOR] Press MENU to hide the menu screen. menu the hide to MENU Press WHT the Set switch BAL to PRESET. Press WHT BAL. selected the to set is balance white The setting. It is set to [OUTDOOR] in the default default the [OUTDOOR] in to set is It setting. Select the desired item by turning the SEL/PUSH EXECdial, then press the dial. Note Tip LOCK,other manually adjusted items (iris,gain, shutter speed) alsobecome temporarily automatic. whitebalance for value outdoor recording in [WB OUTDR LVL] on the (p. 58). You can assign this functiononetoof the ASSIGN buttons (p.(CAMERA SET) menu 86). To restore the automatic white balance white automatic the restore To Press WHTAUTO BAL, the or set LOCK AUTOto LOCK. switch b • If you set the AUTO LOCK to switch AUTO 6 7 8 z • Whenselected, [OUTDOOR] isadjust you can the 5 A or or A quickly. flashes B Select [WB PRESET] by turning the the turning by PRESET] [WB Select SEL/PUSH the press EXEC dial, then dial. Select the the Select by turning SEL/PUSH the EXEC dial, menu(CAMERA SET) dial. the press then Press MENU. Press During recordingor in the standby the to LOCKAUTO switch the set mode, lock auto the release to position center mode. Set the WHT BAL switch to A or B. A or to BAL switch WHT the Set Press WHT BAL. the is set to recalled The balance white adjustment. During recordingor in the standby the to LOCKAUTO switch the set mode, lock auto the release to position center mode. Press WHT (one-push) BAL. the same lighting condition as that of of that as condition lighting same the the subject. When the white balance is adjusted, adjusted, is balance white the When A or memorized. B lights up and the adjustment data is Note steadily, your camcorder is unable to set up the white white the up set to unable is camcorder your steadily, or automatic preset the use case, In this balance. white balance. shock while A or B is flashing. 4 3 2 1 Your camcorder has the preset white balance balance white preset the has camcorder Your values for indoor recordingand outdoor color the adjust can you In addition, recording. temperatureranging ±7 in steps from 5800K for (p. recording outdoor equivalent is step A 58). to about 500K. To use the preset white balance white To use the preset • If A or B does not change from flashing to lit b • Avoidsubjecting your camcorder to mechanical 2 3 Torecalladjustment data from the memory 1 5 Recording using Adjusting the iris manual adjustments

You can manually adjust the iris, gain, etc. You can manually adjust the light volume according to the brightness of the recording entering the lens. scene or in order to obtain desired effects. As the iris is opened (smaller aperture Adjust the iris, gain, shutter speed, and white values), the light volume increases. The balance after setting the AUTO LOCK range of focus narrows and only the subject switch to the center position to release the appears in sharp focus. auto lock mode. As the iris is closed (larger aperture values), Depending on the position of the AUTO the light volume decreases and the range of LOCK switch, you can hold or release the focus widens. settings of these functions.

Position Purpose AUTO LOCK To adjust automatically. Center (to To adjust manually. release the auto lock mode) HOLD Select this position after adjusting the settings manually to retain them. IRIS dial See page 26 for details on how to adjust the white balance.

b Note • If you want to set the exposure intentionally to other than a proper level, adjust the iris, gain, and shutter speed manually. • If you adjust only one of either iris, shutter speed, or 1 During recording or in the standby gain manually, you can record with iris priority, mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to shutter speed priority, or gain priority, respectively. the center position to release the auto z Tip lock mode. • To adjust the brightness of pictures, set all of the iris, gain, and shutter speed to the manual adjustment mode, then rotate the iris dial. 2 Press IRIS. The current aperture value (F) appears.

3 Rotate the IRIS dial to a desired aperture value. The aperture value (F) varies from F1.6 to F11, and Close, and the corresponding value appears.

28 Recording Recording 29 Recording Press GAIN. The current gain value appears. the desired switch to GAINthe Set position. 3 gain levels (H, M, L) are available. You can set the valuefor the respective the on [GAIN SETUP] with positions (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 58). The default settingsfor each position are 189 (H), dB 0 and (M) dB (L). dB the gain. greater number, the the The larger Duringrecording orstandby in the to LOCK switch the AUTO set mode, the center toposition release the auto mode. lock Note Tip LOCK,other manually adjusted items (iris,shutter speed,white balance) also become temporarily automatic. using Hyper-gain (p. 87). To restore automatic adjustment to switch LOCK AUTO the set or GAIN, Press AUTO LOCK. b • If you set the AUTO LOCK to switch AUTO z • You can increasegain thelevelabout bydB up to 36 2 3 1 Tip Note field,” that is, thefocused range. Anopen iris makes the depth of field shallower(shorter focused range), deeper of field depth the makes iris a and closed (longer focused range). Use the iris effectively recording. of your to purpose according with [IRIS DIAL] on the the on DIAL] [IRIS with (p. 79). menu (OTHERS) (telephoto), the aperture value variesfrom F1.6 to F2.8. LOCK, other manually adjusted items (gain, shutter temporarily become also balance) white speed, automatic. Adjusting the gain the Adjusting Adjust the gain manually when shooting shooting when manually gain the Adjust blackish or dark objectsif you do not want theAGC(auto gain control)be to activated. • The iris has an important effect on the “depth of z • You can select the rotationdirection ofiris the dial • Asyou shiftthezoom from(wide) W to T PressIRIS, orset the AUTOLOCK switch to AUTO LOCK. b • If you set theswitch AUTO LOCK toAUTO To restore automatic adjustment automatic restore To number that appears on the screen, the Adjusting the shutter speed slower the shutter speed.

To restore automatic adjustment You can manually adjust and fix the shutter Press SHUTTER SPEED, or set the AUTO speed for your convenience. Depending on LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK. the shutter speed, you can make the subject b Note look still, or on the contrary, emphasize the • If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO fluidity of movement. LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, white balance) also become temporarily automatic.

z Tip • It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended. • The picture may flicker or change colors under fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, or mercury lamps.

Adjusting the volume of light – ND FILTER

You can record the subject clearly by using the ND filter when the recording environment is too bright. There are 2 levels of ND filter setting. ND filter 1 reduces the volume of light to about 1 During recording or in the standby 1/6, and ND filter 2 to about 1/32. mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode.

2 Press SHUTTER SPEED.

3 Adjust the shutter speed by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. When 60i is selected in [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu, you can select a shutter speed between 1/4 second and 1/ 10000 second. When 50i is selected in [50i/60i SEL], you can select a shutter speed between 1/3 second and 1/10000 second. The selected shutter speed appears on the screen. For example, if you select 1/100 If [ND1] or [ND2] flashes in the standby second, [100] appears. The larger the mode, set the ND FILTER switch to the number that appears on the screen, the respective position. faster the shutter speed. The smaller the

30 Recording Recording 31 continued , Recording Duringrecording orstandby in the mode, press MENU. Select the EXEC dial, the SEL/PUSH turning by menu (CAMERA SET) press the dial. then turning LEVEL] by [ZEBRA Select then pressEXEC dial, SEL/PUSH the dial. the Displaying the zebra pattern to pattern zebra the Displaying brightness the adjust 1 2 3 If therepartaIf is screen of the where brightness is over a certain level, the part may appear excessively white when played back. By displaying the zebra pattern such on a part, yoube can remindedtoadjust the beforebrightness recording. the display to level brightness the Select setting. menu the in pattern zebra Tip Note brightsubject, diffraction may occur, resulting a in with phenomenon a common is (This fuzzy focus. this suppresses ND filter The .) video phenomenongives and better recordingresults. will appear even if the ND filter should be activated. recording, the picture and soundmay distorted. be z • If you close the irisextensively when recording a • If you adjust the iris manually, no ND filter indicator b • If you movetheND FILTERswitch during If [ND OFF]If flashes theSetFILTER ND switchturn off to OFF to indicator. the If [ND2] If [ND2] flashes theSet ND FILTER switch to 2 to turn on [ND2]. If [ND1] If [ND1] flashes theSetND FILTER switch to 1 to turn on [ND1]. 4 Select the desired level by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the Adjusting the focus dial. Select a value from [70] to [100] or [100+]. The focus is adjusted automatically in the If you select [70], the zebra pattern appears default setting. at the part of 70±5 % of the brilliance signal. If you select [100+], the zebra pattern Adjusting the focus manually appears at all areas of the brilliance signal over 100 %. The default setting is [100+]. You can adjust the focus manually according 5 Press MENU to hide the menu screen. to the recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases. – To record a subject behind a window covered 6 Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to with raindrops. ZEBRA. – To record horizontal stripes. The zebra pattern will appear. – To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background. – When you want to focus on a subject in the To hide the zebra pattern background. Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to OFF.

b Note • The zebra pattern is not recorded on the tape. • You cannot use the zebra pattern when the peaking function is activated (p. 34).

– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.

Focus ring

32 Recording Recording 33 Recording to manual. to Tip and hard to adjust the focus) appears for about 3 about for appears focus) the adjust to hard and seconds in the following cases. (It will not be displayed correctly if you are using a conversion lens (optional).) – automatic from switched is mode focus the When – When yourotate the focus ring. remain will screen the [MANUAL OFF], to expanded even a certain time have passed after you to returns image The EXPANDED FOCUS. press the original size when you press REC START/ STOP. menuis set to [ON], you canfocus manually by rotating the focus ring duringauto focusing(p. 61). z • dark is it when (for information distance focal The • on the [EXP. FOCUS] If set is menu (OTHERS) • When onthe [AF ASSIST] (CAMERA) To focus automatically focus To temporarily pressed. AUTO PUSH with subject the Record to returns setting the button, the release you If manual focusing. one from focus the shift to function this Use transition will scenes The another. to subject smoothly. changes to 9 changes to whenthe focus cannot be appears. image of a subject, move the power zoom zoom power the move subject, a of image fully to angle) (wide W towards lever focus. the adjust then image, the magnify you use the zoom function.Move the powerzoom lever towards(telephoto) T W towards then, and focus, the adjust to for zoom the adjust to angle) (wide recording. • close-up a record to want you When whenthe focus cannotbe adjusted any closer. manually focusing for Tips • when subject the on focus to easier is It 9 Rotate the focus ring and adjust the the adjust and ring focus the Rotate focus. During recording or in the standby standby the in or recording During MAN to switch FOCUS mode,set the (manual). 9 adjusted any farther. farther. any adjusted appears. To adjust the focus the automatically focus To adjust AUTO.to FOCUSthe switch Set To use the expanded focus To use the expanded Press EXPANDED FOCUS. center the and [EXPANDED FOCUS] appears It times. 2 about by magnified is screen the of during setting focus the confirm to easier be will the to returns screen The focusing. manual 5 about after size original seconds. image the is rotated, ring As as focus the long the to returns image The magnified. remains originalsize in about 2 seconds afteryou release thering, or when you press REC START/ STOP. Record the subject with the FOCUS switch slid slid FOCUS the switch with subject Record the down to INFINITY. automatic to it returns switch, the release If you focusing. subject distant a record to function this Use when a close subject is focused using automatic focusing. To focus on a distant subject distant a on focus To 2 1 Enhancing the outline to focus – PEAKING Customizing the picture quality

You can enhance the outline of the image on – PICTURE PROFILE the screen for easier focusing. You can customize the picture quality by adjusting the color intensity, brightness, white balance, etc. You can set 6 different picture quality settings depending on the recording time of day, the weather, or the camera person, and store them in the memory. Connect your camcorder to a TV or monitor, and adjust the picture quality while observing the picture on the TV or monitor screen. At the default setting, [PP1] through [PP6] are registered with picture quality settings for the following recording conditions.

Picture profile Recording condition During recording or in standby mode, set number the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to PP1 Appropriate setting to record in PEAKING. the HDV format PP2 Appropriate setting to record in the DVCAM (DV) format To cancel peaking PP3 Appropriate setting to record Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to OFF. people b Note PP4 Appropriate setting to record • The peaking is not recorded on the tape. -like pictures • You cannot use the peaking function when the zebra PP5 Appropriate setting to record pattern is activated (p. 31). sunset z Tip PP6 Appropriate setting to record in • For easier focusing, use peaking together with the black and white expanded focus. • You can change peaking color and level in You can change the above default settings at [PEAKING] on the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 60). your convenience.

34 Recording Recording 35 continued curve curve γ , Recording To make wrinkles less noticeableby suppressing the outlines on the part in skin color toenhanced. be [OFF]: No adjustment range color (the [TYPE1] recognized as skin a color is color (the [TYPE3] to narrow) range recognized as a skin color is wide) Setsthe enhancement level of the edge of the part in skin color DTL]. [SKINTONE setting for [HIGH] (to enhance strongly) to [LOW] enhance (to weakly) Select the upperlimit forthe (AGC) control gain auto ([OFF], 12dB, 6dB,0dB). [OFF] is 18dB. aperture highest the Select automatic the for value adjustment (F11, F6.8, F4). to +7 (to makewhite parts reddish) balance white auto the set To operation under reddish a light source such as anincandescent lamp or candle,under ora blueish light source such as in shade. outdoor [HIGH] (reddishnessor blueishness is reduced) to or [LOW] (reddishness blueishnessincreased) is [ATW SENS] isnot effective under a clear sky or the sun. [ON]: To raise the part dark the of characteristics so thatthe gradation of the dark part is reproduced better. Adjustment Item [SKINTONE DTL] [SKINTONE LVL] [AE SHIFT] to –7 +7 (darker) (lighter) [AGC LIMIT] [AT IRIS LMT] [WB SHIFT] bluish) parts white –7 (to make [ATW SENS] [BLACK STRTCH] 0 (softer) to 15 to (clearer) 0 (softer) –7 (low) to +7 (high) –8: black and white (reddish) +7 to (greenish) –7 Adjustment [SHARP- NESS] Item [COLOR LEVEL] [COLOR PHASE] Adjust the picture quality by turning turning by quality the picture Adjust press then dial, EXEC the SEL/PUSH the dial. Select an item to be adjusted by by adjusted be to item an Select EXEC dial, the SEL/PUSH turning dial. the then press [PP1] through [PP6] are available. the SEL/ Select turning by [SETTING] dial. the press then dial, EXEC PUSH Select a picture profile number by number profile a picture Select EXEC dial, the SEL/PUSH turning dial. the then press In the standbymode, press PICTURE PROFILE. 5 4 3 2 1

Item Adjustment 8 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH [CINEMA- [OFF]: Normal recording EXEC dial, then press the dial. TONE γ] [TYPE1]: A better tone scale A picture profile indicator appears. than the standard video gamma reproduces natural intermediate colors between a skin color and neutral colors. A skin color will To cancel the picture profile recording look lively when recorded with Select [OFF] in step 2, then press the SEL/ this setting. Further, the PUSH EXEC dial. reproduction of extremely precise description of To check the picture profile settings highlighted parts provides During recording or in the standby mode, press depth in pictures. STATUS CHECK (p. 24). [TYPE2]: In addition to the features of [TYPE1], this To copy the picture profile setting to setting is capable of extremely precise description of the entire other picture profiles exposure zone from shadowed 1 Press PICTURE PROFILE. parts to highlighted parts, which Select the number of the picture profile enables reproduction of a 2 deeper black. to be copied from by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. [CINE- When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 60i FRAME] [OFF]: Normal recording 3 Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/ [CINEFRAME 30]: PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Pictures are recorded with a 4 Select [COPY] by turning the SEL/ cinema-like atmosphere. This PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. produces the feeling of smoothness better than 5 Select the number of the picture profile [CINEFRAME 24]. to be copied to by turning the SEL/PUSH [CINEFRAME 24]: EXEC dial, then press the dial. Pictures are recorded with the 6 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/PUSH atmosphere of 24 frames per EXEC dial, then press the dial. second adopted by film recording. If you decide not to copy the settings, select [NO]. When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 50i 7 Press PICTURE PROFILE. [OFF]: Normal recording [CINEFRAME 25]: To reset the picture profile settings Pictures are recorded with a You can reset the picture profile settings by cinema-like atmosphere. picture profile number. You cannot reset all [COPY] To copy a picture profile setting picture profile settings at once. to other picture profiles. 1 Press PICTURE PROFILE. [RESET] To restore the default setting of 2 Select the number of the picture profile the picture profile. to be reset by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other 3 Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/ items. PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 4 Select [RESET] by turning the SEL/ 7 Select [ RETURN] by turning the PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the 5 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/PUSH dial. EXEC dial, then press the dial.

36 Recording Recording 37 continued , Recording To adjust the internal microphone, set the set the microphone, internal the To adjust MAN. to switch CH1 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch of the channel to be adjusted (CH1 or CH2) to MAN. Adjusting the audio recording recording audio the Adjusting level volume – Microphone level 1 You can adjust the microphone volume while while volume microphone the can adjust You recording. Checking thevolume with headphones is recommended. can you sources, audio external input you If adjustthe recordinglevel channel of 1 and 2 separately. channel internal the of volume the adjust (To microphone, operate theAUDIOSELECT CH1 switch and theCH1 dial.Therecording level of channel 1 and channel 2are adjusted in unison.) Customizing the Customizing sound Press PICTURE Press PROFILE. Ifyou decidenotreset to the picture profile, [NO]. select (OTHERS) menu is set to 60i. (OTHERS) menu is set to 50i. Note (OTHERS) menu, [CINEFRAME] is is (OTHERS) menu, [CINEFRAME] set to [OFF] for PP1through PP6. speed is slower than 1/12, the shutter speed is is speed shutter the 1/12, than slower is speed 1/25. to set automatically speed is slower than 1/15, the shutter speed is is speed shutter the 1/15, than slower is speed 1/30. to set automatically speed is slower than 1/30, the shutter speed is is speed shutter the 1/30, than slower is speed 1/60. to set automatically the effect of [AGC LIMIT]. [AGC of effect the [AT IRIS LMT]isappropriate, not the shutter speed reach: may – up to 1/2000 when [50i/60iSEL] on the – up to 1/1750 when [50i/60iSEL] on the effect of of effect IRIS [AT LMT]. manually, youcannotobtain the effect[AE of SHIFT]. [SKINTONE LVL] setting will not be effective, and effective, be not will setting [SKINTONE LVL] the edge of the part of skin color will be enhanced at the strongest level. effect may also be applied to a color that is not a skin a skin not is that a color to applied be also may effect color. • If you change the setting of [50i/60i SEL] on the • If you select [CINEFRAME 25] whenshutter the • If you select [CINEFRAME 30] whenshutter the • If you select [CINEFRAME 24] whenshutter the • If you adjust the gain manually,you cannot obtain • If the object is so bright that theaperture value set in • If youadjust theiris manually, youcannot obtain the • If you adjustthe alliris, ofshutter speedgain and • [OFF], to is set DTL] [SKINTONE When 6 b • If you select[SKINTONEin [TYPE3]the DTL], The audio level meter appears. Connecting external audio sources 2 During recording or in the standby mode, adjust the volume of the microphone by turning the AUDIO LEVEL dial. Connect an external microphone and/or audio device to the INPUT1/INPUT2 Adjust the microphone level of channel 1 by turning the CH1 dial, and that of channel connectors. 2 by turning the CH2 dial. Adjust the internal microphone volume by To attach an external microphone turning the CH1 dial. Only a microphone of 21 mm in diameter can be attached. 1 Loosen the microphone holder screw, To restore automatic adjustment and open the cover. Set the AUDIO SELECT switch of the manually adjusted channels to AUTO.

b Note • You cannot adjust the volume of audio input via the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the HDV/DV jack.

z Tip • To check the audio setting information in greater detail, press STATUS CHECK (p. 24). You can also check the microphone volume during automatic 2 Place the microphone in the microphone adjustment. holder, close the cover, and tighten the • When using an external microphone, set [MIC SELECT] on the (AUDIO SET) menu to [XLR] screw. (p. 65). Hook the microphone cable on the cable • To link the audio level of channel 1 and channel 2 holder. when using external microphones, select the (AUDIO SET) menu, [XLR SET], [XLR AGC External microphone (optional) LINK], then [LINKED] (p. 66). Make sure that the AUDIO SELECT switches, CH1 and CH2, are both Cable holder set to AUTO.

b Note • If the microphone part of the attached external microphone is long, it may obstruct the light of a video light, etc. attached to the shoe adaptor.

38 Recording Recording 39

continued PHAN- TOM switch ON ON ,

Recording – – Channel 2 Recorded channel Menu LEVEL] [MIC] LEVEL] [MIC] CH1, CH2 Channel 1 CH1, CH2 None XLR CH XLR SET Con- nector INPUT1 [INPUT1 INPUT2 [INPUT2 Source Micro- phone Connector INPUT1 CH1INPUT2 Channel 1 CH1 Channel 2 Set [INPUT1 LEVEL] or [INPUT2 [INPUT2 or LEVEL] [INPUT1 Set switch PHANTOM the and LEVEL], for each connector. Select [XLR CH SET] by turning the the turning by [XLR CH SET] Select press the then dial, EXEC SEL/PUSH dial. Select a channelby turningthe SEL/ press dial. then the EXEC dial, PUSH Select the EXEC dial, the SEL/PUSH turning SET) (AUDIOby menu dial. press the then Select SELECT] [MIC the turning by the press then dial, EXEC SEL/PUSH dial. Select [XLR] by the turning SEL/ press dial. then the EXEC dial, PUSH SEL/ the turning [XLR SET] by Select press dial. then the EXEC dial, PUSH In the standbyIn mode, press MENU. 8 6 7 2 3 4 5 1 XLR connector (male) Selecting the recording channel recording the Selecting The following settings are required to record record to required are settings following The the audio source connected to the INPUT1or INPUT2 connector. Align the pins of the plug to the INPUT1 or or INPUT1 the to plug the of pins the Align INPUT2 connectors, and connect them securely. To connect the cable of the microphone microphone the of cable the connect To device or audio Source Con- Menu PHAN- nector TOM Recording a picture switch Audio INPUT1 [INPUT1 OFF using various device LEVEL] – [LINE] features INPUT2 [INPUT2 OFF LEVEL] – [LINE] Developing scenes smoothly – Shot transition

9 Press MENU to hide the menu screen. You can register the settings of focus, zoom, b Note iris, gain, shutter speed, and white balance, • When you use an external microphone, make sure and then change the recording setting from that the wind screen will not be included in the the current one to the registered one, resulting picture using [ALLSCAN MODE] (p. 87). in a smooth transition of scenes (Shot • If you connect a device other than PHANTOM transition). compatible devices, set the PHANTOM switch to OFF. Otherwise, the connected device may be For example, you can shift the focus from damaged. closer objects to farther objects, or change the depth of field by adjusting the iris. In z Tip addition, you can develop scenes under • To avoid the noise caused by strong wind, set [INPUT1 WIND] or [INPUT2 WIND] to [ON], different recording conditions smoothly. If according to the connector the external device is you register the manual adjustment function connected to (p. 67). of the white balance, the scenes will develop • It is recommended that you set [MIC NR] to [OFF] smoothly between objects indoor and those (p. 65) when: – you use the microphone at a distance from the outdoor. camcorder. Use a tripod to avoid camera-shake. – you set [XLR CH SEL] to [CH1], and input sound only from the INPUT1 connector. SHOT A – you set [INPUT1 LEVEL]/[INPUT2 LEVEL] to [LINE].

SHOT B

Set the transition curve and duration using [SHOT TRANS] on the (CAMERA SET) menu. You can use a timer to start the shot transition (p. 59).

40 Recording Recording 41 E sec Recording 3 SHOT A SHOT B SHOT Countdown Countdown display* 00:00:05:00 S REC min 120 SHOT TRANS SHOT EXEC Transition bar S: start end E: *Appears when the start timeris activated. Press STORE/CHECK/EXECPress repeatedly to turnon the EXEC lamp. REC START/STOP.Press Press the button(A orB) in whichthe desired settingwas stored. settings the with recorded be will Pictures the from automatically changed were that current onesthe to stored ones. Note Tip checking or activating the Shot transition. STORE/ the off turn SET) menu, (CAMERA CHECK/EXEC lamp by pressing the button. settingsto previous settings after you activate the Shot transition duringrecording. canceled: is operation the operation, transition – PROFILE PICTURE –MENU –P-MENU – EXPANDED FOCUS – STATUS CHECK change eitherfrom Shot Shot A to Bfrom or Shot B to Shot A. For example, to change from Shot A to Shot B, turnonthe CHECKlamp andA press followed by REC START/STOP, then turn on the EXEC lamp and press B. was setting desired the which in B), or (A button stored, before pressing REC START/STOP instep 2. b • You cannotzoom, focus, adjust or manually while • When you change[SHOT TRANS] on the • You cannotreturn from the storedB Shot A or • If you press the following buttons during the shot z • You can record usingboth settings by makingthem • You can rehearse the shot transition by pressing the 2 3 Recording using the Shot transition transition Shot the using Recording function 1 REC START/STOP Press the button (A or B) in which the in the or which B) (A button the Press stored. was setting the on effect take will setting selected The and zoom, focus, The screen. the on picture stored as adjusted automatically are on, so setting. the in Press STORE/CHECK/EXECPress lamp. CHECK the on turn to repeatedly Press a button (A or B) to select the the to select or B) (A a button Press location. storage The settingisstored in the selectedbutton. B Shot A and Shot called are settings The respectively. Adjust the desired items manually. iris as such items setup camera the To adjust to LOCK AUTO switch the set manually, lock the auto to release position the center on details for 30 to 26 pages See mode. adjustment. Press STORE/CHECK/EXECPress lamp. STORE the on turn to repeatedly Note Note start timer using [SHOTTRANS] onthe menu.(CAMERA SET) stored in ShotB A and are deleted. b • You cannot check the transition time, curve set, and 2 Step 2:Check the stored settings (Shot) 1 b • If you set the POWER switchthe OFF, to settings 3 2 StepStore 1: settings the 1 To cancel the operation Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC repeatedly until 5 Select a revision type by turning the the STORE/CHECK/EXEC lamps are all SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the turned off. dial. [OFF] Revising a specific color Normal recording. – Color Correction [COLOR REVISN] Revises the color that has been set in the memory. You cannot revise the color that is not You can select and revise up to 2 specific included in the memory (the part is colors of objects, such as leaves and sky, that displayed in black and white as set in will be recorded in your favorite color tone. [COLOR EXTRCT]). [COLOR EXTRCT] Displays only the parts set in the memory in color, and displays other parts in black and white. You can use this not only as an effect, but also for checking a color when you set the memory.

appears.

6 Select [MEMORY SEL] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. [1] (the default setting) Only memory 1 is effective. [2] Only memory 2 is effective. 1 During recording or in the standby [1&2] mode, press MENU. Both memories 1 and 2 are effective.

2 Select the (CAMERA SET) 7 Select [MEM1 COLOR] or [MEM2 menu by turning the SEL/PUSH COLOR] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. EXEC dial, then press the dial.

3 Select [COLOR CORRCT] by turning 8 Adjust [PHASE], [RANGE], and the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press [SATURATION] while referring to the dial. “To specify a color” (p. 43).

4 Select [TYPE] by turning the SEL/ 9 Select [MEM1 REVISN] or [MEM2 PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. REVISN] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

42 Recording Recording 43 Recording ],go back to [TYPE] and Select 0 (violet) - 8 (red) - 16 (yellow) - 24 - 16 (yellow) - (red) 8 - (violet) 0 (green) - 31 (blue) theIn default setting, memory 1 is set to 19, memory2 to8. 31. 0: No color is selected. 1: Narrowrange(single color) 31: - Wide range (The other colors of selected.) are also phase color similar theIn default setting, memory 1 is set to 13, memory2 to8. Color saturation from 0 through 31. 0: Colors from deepto light are all are - colors Only 31: deep selected selected. theIn default setting, memory 1 is set memoryto 0, 2 to 15. OK Set [PHASE] so that a color is applied to to applied is color a that so [PHASE] Set the target object. Set [RANGE]sothat the desiredrange of the picture can be previewed in the selected color. part, colored light the need not do you If are colors that so [SATURATION] set part. desired the to only applied To usethesetting a as revisedcolor, select[ change the setting from [COLOR REVISN]. [COLOR to EXTRCT] Select [COLOR EXTRCT] to change change EXTRCT] to [COLOR Select colors toblack and white, exceptthe target color. the selected recognize easily You will range. Set [RANGE] to 4 or 5 to make a memory of a single color. very select to 0 to [SATURATION] Set colors. light PHASE Color phase from 0 through 31. Option RANGE Range of color phase from 0 though SATURA- TION 4 5 6 7 2 3 A recommended way to specify a color a specify to way A recommended 1 To specify a specify To color Presshidetheto MENU menu screen. Select [OK] the SEL/PUSH turning by dial. the then press EXEC dial, Adjust theAdjust color tone. color selected the makes [R] Increasing less it makes [R] decreasing and reddish, increases). cyan (as reddish color selected the makes [B] Increasing less it makes [B] decreasing and blueish, increases). yellow (as blueish 0. at made be will Noadjustment Tip Note the white balance setting may vary automatically dependingon the object.Touse theCorrection Color effectively, adjustthewhite balance manually. [WB SHIFT] of PICTURE PROFILE, [SATURATION], and color range [PHASE], and phaseadjusted will change. the If above settings have changed fromyou when set the Color Correction, check the Color Correctionsetting recording. before the power is turned off. However, if you want to to want you if However, off. turned is power the revise colors influenced by time of a day, weather, location, etc.,it is recommended that revise you recording. before just them revisioneffect willdoubled. be memorythat is setineffective to be will neither be applied nor revised. the effective memory are applied. applied. are memory effective the revision may not be visible. • automatically, adjusted is balance white the When • If you changethesetting of the white balancevalue, • TheColor Correction setting willbe retained even if z • If you set both memoriestosame the setting, the • In the [COLOR REVISN] setting,color the of the • In the [COLOR EXTRCT] setting, only the colors of b • the color is narrow, range too color If selected the To cancel operation the To cancel 5. step in [OFF] Select 12 11 10 Fading in and out of a scene 2 Press REC START/STOP. – FADER The FADER indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete.

You can add the following effects to To cancel the operation currently recording pictures. Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the Assign the FADER function to one of the FADER function repeatedly until the FADER ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 86 for indicators disappear. details on how to assign a function. b Note • You cannot use the FADER function together with [FRAME REC] (Frame recording).

Recording an index signal at the beginning of recording

If you make an index for a scene, you can easily search for the scene later (p. 56). ASSIGN 1 – 6 The index function will make it easier to REC START/STOP check the transition of recording or edit your pictures using index signals. Assign the index function to one of the ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 86 to assign a function.

[BLACK FADER]

[WHITE FADER]

ASSIGN 1 – 6 1 Press the ASSIGN button assigned to REC START/STOP the FADER function in the standby mode (to fade in) or during recording (to fade out). Each time you press the button, the indicator changes as follows: [BLACK FADER] t [WHITE FADER] t no display

44 Recording Recording 45 continued , Recording Connect the camcorder and the device (p. cable i.LINK an using 89). Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU. 1 2 3 By connecting the camcorder to an HDV/ HD (digital device compatible DVCAM/DV video camera recorder, camera recorder,disc hard recorder, etc.)an with recording performed can cable, on be i.LINK this camcorderandon the connected device simultaneously, or relayed fromthe camcorder to the connected device when the to the nearly comes camcorder in the tape end. supplied manuals to the instruction also Refer with the devices to be connected. Recording Recording a device on an via connected cable – i.LINK REC Control External flashes. appears for about 7 seconds and anindex Note afterward. Before starting to record, press the ASSIGN the press record, to starting Before button assignedthe to index function again. b • You cannot recordindex an signal recorded on a tape After you press REC START/STOP to start start to START/STOP REC press you After recording, an index signal is recorded. and 7 seconds about for appears operation the To cancel When pressed in the standby mode signal is recorded. is signal Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the to assigned ASSIGNthe Press button function. index When pressedduring recording 4 Select the (IN/OUT REC) menu 10Press REC START/STOP to start by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, recording. then press the dial. 11Press MENU to hide the menu screen. 5 Select [EXT REC CTRL] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. To stop recording Press REC START/STOP again.

6 Select [REC CTL MODE] by turning b Note the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press • When [REC FORMAT] is set to [HDV1080i], and t the dial. [HDV DV CONV] in [i.LINK CONV] to [ON], pictures at the very beginning of recording will be distorted and flow to the connected device via the Select a recording control mode by i.LINK cable. When you shoot pictures on this 7 camcorder, it is recommended that you start with turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, scenes that will not be used in the final cut. then press the dial. • You cannot control the connected device during frame recording. [OFF] • When the camcorder is unable to communicate with The connected device does not record. the connected device, and are not [SYNCHRONOUS] displayed. The connected device is linked to the z Tip camcorder, and therefore records the • To replace the tape on this camcorder while keeping picture, sound, and time code the connected device in the recording mode, simultaneously with the camcorder. continue shooting until it stops automatically at the ( is displayed.) end of tape. Then replace the tape. [RELAY] When the tape in the camcorder has almost run out, recording of the picture, sound, and time code is relayed to the connected device and the remainder of the recording is saved there. ( is displayed.)

8 Select [STBY COMMAND] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

9 Select the state of the connected device in the recording stop mode by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. [REC PAUSE] When the camcorder stops recording, the connected device pauses recording. [STOP] When the camcorder stops recording, the connected device stops recording.

46 Recording Recording 47 Recording ASSIGN 1 – 6 The last few seconds of the mostrecently recorded scene are playedback. Then, your mode. standby the to set is camcorder In the standbyIn the mode, presstheASSIGN Review Rec to the assigned button function. scenes – Rec Review Rec – scenes recently recorded recorded recently You can viewfew seconds a the of scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. Assign theReview Rec function to one of the page See advance. in buttons ASSIGN to 86 assign a function. Reviewing the most most the Reviewing Playback 3 Press m (rewind) to go to the point Viewing movies you want to view.

Press N (play) to start playback. Make sure you have a recorded cassette 4 inserted into your camcorder. Some of the operations are possible using the To adjust the volume Remote Commander. Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME When you want to play back recordings on – (decrease) / + (increase). your TV, see page 52. When playing back the tape, select the To stop playback (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], Press x (stop). then [AUTO] (the default setting). To pause Press X (pause) during playback. Press N (play) or X (pause) again to restart the playback. Playback stops automatically when the pause mode continues for more than 3 minutes. To fast forward or rewind Press M (fast forward) or m (rewind) in stop mode. POWER switch To review movies on the viewfinder Close the LCD panel. Then, adjust the viewfinder angle. Indicators displayed during tape playback

60min 00:00:00:00 1 Open the LCD panel and adjust the HDV1080i 60min angle.

2 While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to VCR. A Format of the playback signal (HDV1080i/ DVCAM/DV SP) B Remaining battery C 50i/60i system indicator (p. 82) D Tape transport indicator E Time code or user bits F Recording capacity of the tape

48 Playback Playback 49

c N Playback (reverse) on the (reverse) (reverse) on the (reverse) I I

(slow). (frame) on the Remote Remote the on (frame) Press Press Commander. Remote y Press Press Commander. Remote on the speed) ×2 (double Commander. Remote (slow) during playback. Press To reverse direction direction reverse To 1 2 y (frame) on the Remote Commander during playback pause. ×2 (doublespeed) the on during Commander Remote playback. direction reverse To 1 2 C Commander during playback pause. To reverse direction, press

HDV/DV jack when they are paused or played or played are paused HDV/DV they when jack Note the center of the screen.This is nota malfunction. backin other than normalplayback mode. during: – Picture search – playback Reverse To slowly back play play back 2 times 2 times back play faster (double speed) play back frame frame back play by frame To returntonormal the playback mode, press (play). * Horizontal lines may appear at the top, bottom, or in b • the outputfrom not are HDV format the in Pictures • distorted appear may HDV format the in Pictures

m m (fast forward) or or forward) (fast or forward) (fast (reverse) on the Remote Remote the on (reverse) Press I Commander duringplayback. M M Tip Note viewfinder, select the [ON] then (p.[VF POWER], 69). (LCD/VF SET) menu, unless time code and user bits are recorded on the the on recorded are bits user and code time unless with is compatible code time recorded the or tape, your camcorder. only if they are recorded in the SP mode ( mode SP the in recorded are they if only LP the in recorded Tapes screen). the on appears mode are not playedback. back on video cameras using the DVCAM/DV format or mini-DVCAM (DV) players. picture and sound will disappear momentarily where the system switches between 60i and 50i. Playing back in various modes various in back Playing To the change playback direction* To play back in various modes various in back play To You will not hearthe recorded sound. Also, you previously the of images mosaic-like see may played picture remaining onthe screen. Keep on pressing (rewind) during playback. playback. during (rewind) button. the release playback, normal resume To fast while picture the view To scan Skip – rewinding or forwarding (rewind) while fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. release rewinding, or forwarding fast resume To button. the To fast forward or rewind during during rewind or forward fast To search Picture – playback Keep on pressing z • To display the picture on both the LCD panel and the • Time codeanduser bitsnot are displayed correctly • DVformattapesare played back on your camcorder • Tapes recorded in the HDV format cannot be played b • Due tothedifference in thesynchronization, the b Note • The END SEARCH function will not work correctly Various playback when there is a blank section between recorded functions sections on the tape.

You can locate the end of the last recording, Displaying the screen indicators or display the date of recording and camera settings data.

You can display the time code and other information together with the pictures on the screen.

Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The indicator switches as follows as you press the button: (no display) t (display) When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, the indicator switches as follows: (simple display) t (no display) t (detailed display) Simple display

STBY Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH F1.8 9 dB 100

This function is handy when you have played Detailed display back the tape, for example, but want to start recording right after the most recently 120min STBY 00:00:00:00 HDV1080i recorded scene. The END SEARCH function will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. CH1 CH2 F1.8 9 dB 100 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.

z Tip Press END SEARCH (VCR). 2 • You can display the screen indicators during The last scene of the most recent recording playback on a TV. Select the (OTHERS) menu, is played back for about 5 seconds. [DISP OUTPUT], then [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 80). However, only playback mode indicators and tape counter appear when playing back a tape recorded in To cancel the operation the HDV format, and [COMPONENT] on the (IN/OUT REC) menu is set to [/]*. Press END SEARCH (VCR). * When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 60i. In case of 50i, this item is [1080i/].

50 Playback Playback 51 Playback ASSIGN t OUTPUT t Press STATUS CHECK. to dial EXEC the SEL/PUSH Turn display desired the item. items the dial, the turn you time Each appear in the following order: AUIDO Displaying the video information information video the Displaying check – Status (p. 70) (p. 86) To turn off the video information STATUSCHECK.Press 1 2 You canYou checkthe setup value the of items. following • Audio setup suchaudio as mix (p. 64) • setup ([VCR signal etc.) HDV/DV], Output • buttons ASSIGN the to assigned Functions To hide the camera settingsdata the Select [DATE](p. CODE], then [DATA menu, (OTHERS) 80). Each time you press DATACODE, the date/ off. and on turns indicator time (no (no t min 60 00:00:00:00 dB 6 F1.7 100 Camera settings data data settings Camera i t min AUTO 60 appears when pictures recordedby HDV1080 Each time you press the button, the the Each youbutton, press time follows: as turn in appear indicators Date/time PressDATACODE on camcorder the or Remote Commander during pause. playback or playback display) Set the POWER switchPOWER to VCR. Set the using the shot transition function are played played are function transition shot the using back. SteadyShot off SteadyShot Exposure Aperture value to value aperture the adjust If you manually maximum, the Gain speed Shutter appears. White balance Displaying the date/time and and date/time the Displaying code Data – data settings camera A B C D E F Camera settings data display time and date the display, data date/time the In area. same the in displayed is the setting without picture the record you If appear. will [--:--:--] and ----] -- [--- clock, 2 1 During playback, you can view the date/time are that data settings camera the and data recording while recorded automatically tape. a on pictures Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet Playing the picture on using the supplied connecting cable (DK- 415) and AC Adaptor/charger for the power a TV supply (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied TV connections differ depending on the type with the devices to be connected. of TV. To copy to another tape, see page 89.

Viewing the picture on a high definition TV

When you have an S video jack TV on your TV or VCR

S video cable (optional)

Yellow A/V connecting cable (supplied)

White Red

Green Component video cable (supplied)

Blue Red i.LINK cable (optional)

Signal flow

• In case of this connection, the TV needs to be Connect your camcorder and your TV set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is using either cables described below. connected. Refer to the operating manual supplied with the TV for the details. To connect the TV using an i.LINK cable This connection is recommended when your TV To connect the TV using the component is compatible with HDV/DV and has an i.LINK video cable jack. • To view the picture recorded in the HDV • Before connecting the i.LINK cable, select the format, set [COMPONENT] on the (IN/ (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], OUT REC) menu according to your TV then [AUTO] (the default setting). (p. 73). When the picture recorded in the

52 Playback Playback 53 Playback S VIDEO jack t AUDIO/VIDEO jack AUDIO/VIDEO Tip Note t morethantype of one cables to output the pictures viaanalog jacks, the output signalshave priority in the following order: COMPONENTjack OUTPUT from the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack, if if jack, OUTPUT COMPONENT the from copyright protection signals are recorded in the pictures. connecting the i.LINK cable. Otherwise, the TV the Otherwise, cable. i.LINK the connecting mightbe not ableto recognize the videosignal correctly. COMPONENT OUTPUT jack. To output COMPONENTTo output OUTPUT jack. audiosignals, connectthe white and red plugs input audio the to cable connecting A/V the of jack of yourTV. DVCAM (DV) formatisplayed back, an DVCAM with (DV) format picture equivalent [COMPONENT] of regardless output is setting. To connectTo the TV usingtheA/V connectingcable to device the on jack video S an is there When be connected, connect it with your camcorder cable video S an using jacks video S the by of plug video yellow the of instead (optional) theA/V connecting cable (supplied).This on faithfully more pictures produces connection output be not will audio The connected. TV the when you connect with the S video cable alone. • Only video signalsare outputfrom the When your TV is connected to a VCR to connected is TV your When Connect your camcorder to theLINE IN input on the VCR using theA/V connecting cable. Set LINE. VCR to the on selector input the • Seepage details 119 for on i.LINK. z • If you connect your camcorder to your TV using • Pictures in the DVCAM (DV) format are not output b • HDV/DV] before you [VCR set that sure Be Viewing the picture on a 16:9 TV or a 4:3 TV

When you have an S video jack TV or VCR on your TV or VCR

S video cable (optional)

A/V connecting Yellow cable (supplied)

White Red

Green Component video cable (supplied)

Blue Signal flow Red

Connect your camcorder and your TV or To connect the TV using the A/V VCR using either cables described below. connecting cable When there is an S video jack on the device to To connect the TV using the component be connected, connect it with your camcorder video cable by the S video jacks using an S video cable This connection is recommended when your TV (optional) instead of the yellow video plug of has COMPONENT VIDEO jacks. the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Use an S • To view the picture recorded in the HDV video cable to produce high resolution pictures. format, set [COMPONENT] on the (IN/ The audio will not be output when you connect OUT REC) menu according to your TV with the S video cable alone. (p. 73). When a picture recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format is played back, an equivalent picture with DVCAM (DV) format To view the picture on a 4:3 TV is output regardless of [COMPONENT] • To view the picture recorded in the HDV setting. format, select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, • Only video signals are output from the [DOWN CONVERT], then a desired mode COMPONENT OUTPUT jack. To output (p. 74). audio signals, connect the white and red plugs • To view the picture recorded in the DVCAM of the A/V connecting cable to the audio input (DV) format, select the (IN/OUT REC) jack of your TV or VCR.

54 Playback Playback 55 > Playback / (next) on STOP . SEARCH MODE > (previous)/ . You can select the previous or the next date date next the or previous the select can You of the present pointon the tape. the from automatically starts Playback point where the date changes. Set the POWER toswitch VCR. Press SEARCH MODE on Remote the Commander repeatedly to select [DATE SEARCH]. Press theRemote Commander to select a recording date. Note camcorder maynot accurately find the point where the recording datechanges. there is blanka section between recorded sections on the tape. Searching for a scene by date of by date scene a for Searching search – Date recording To cancel the operation the cancel To Commander. Remote the on STOP Press b • If 1 day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your • when correctly function not will search Date The 1 2 3 You can locate the point where the recording date changes. Locating a Locating on scene a playback for tape Note from the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack, if if jack, OUTPUT COMPONENT the from copyright protection signals are recorded in the pictures. menu, [DV WIDE REC], then [OFF] before before [OFF] then REC], WIDE[DV menu, (p.recording 72). b • Pictures in the DVCAM (DV) format are not output Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting the connect and jack input video the to cable of jack input audio the to plug red the or white your TV or VCR. When you wanttoplay the sound in monaural mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for that purpose. When your TV is monaural (When your your (When monaural is TV your When jack) input audio one only has TV When your TV is connected to a VCR to connected is TV your When Connect your camcorder to theLINE IN input on the VCR using theA/V connecting cable. Set LINE. VCR to the on selector input the Searching for a recording start point – Index search

You can locate the point where an index signal is recorded (p. 44).

SEARCH MODE

. / >

STOP

1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.

2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly to select [INDEX SEARCH].

3 Press . (previous)/> (next) on the Remote Commander to select an index point. You can select the previous or the next index signal of the present point on the tape. Playback starts automatically from the point where the index signal is recorded.

To cancel the operation Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

b Note • If 1 day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the index point. • The Index search will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.

56 Playback Using the Menu 57 Using the Menu Using the STBY 00:00:00:00 OFF ON OFF STBY REMOTE CTRL REMOTE : END : END : END ] ] ] LCD/VF SET (p. 68) IN/OUT REC (p. 70) SETTC/UB (p. 76) OTHERS (p. 78) min 120 OTHERS STBY OTHERS REMA I N I NG D I SP OUTPUT ZOOM D I SPLAY FOCUS EXP. HOURS METER DATE REC CTRL REMOTE 50i /60i SEL RETURN ASS I GN BTN CLOCK SET TWORLD I ME LANGUAGE QU I CK REC BEEP REC LAMP MENU MENU MENU [ [ [

Press MENU to hide the menu screen.Press MENU to hide the select screen, previous the to return To [ RETURN]. Select the desired setting by turning turning by setting desired the Select then pressEXEC dial, SEL/PUSH the dial. the Selectdesired the item by turning the press the then dial, EXEC SEL/PUSH dial. The available menu itemsvary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. out. grayed be will items Unavailable 6 5 4 POWER switch STBY : END ] CAMERA SET (p. SET CAMERA 58) AUDIO SET (p. 64) CAMERA SET WB PRESET WB OUTDR LVL GA I SETUP N TRANS SHOT COLOR CORRCT STEADYSHOT TYP STDYSHOT MENU [

Selectthe icon of thedesired menu by EXEC dial, the SEL/PUSH turning dial. the then press Pressdisplay to MENU the menu index screen. Turnthe power on(p. 14). Advanced operations Advanced 3 2 1 Selecting menu items menu Selecting You can changevarious settingsormake items menu the using adjustments detailed screen. the on displayed Usingthe Menu B setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your Using the camcorder. The screen shows the items you can (CAMERA SET) menu operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. – STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc. CAMERA SET STBY RETURN You can select the items listed below on the WB PRESET OUTDOOR WB OUTDR LVL CAMERA SET menu. For details on how to GA I N SETUP SHOT TRANS select items, see “Selecting menu items” COLOR CORRCT STEADYSHOT (p. 57). STDYSHOT TYP The default settings are marked with G. The [ MENU ] : END indicators in parentheses appear when the

WB PRESET

Select to use the preset white balance. See page 27 for details.

WB OUTDR LVL

When [OUTDOOR] is selected for the preset white balance, you can select the white balance value for outdoor recording by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Levels from –7 (bluish) through +7 (reddish) are available. It is set to 0 (standard) in the default setting.

GAIN SETUP

Select the adjustment value for each position (H, M, and L) of the GAIN switch (p. 29). 1 Select [H], [M], or [L] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2 Select an adjustment value by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, and 18dB are available. The larger the number, the greater the gain. 3 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 4 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.

58 Using the Menu Using the Menu 59 *2 *2 *2 continued , *1 *1 *1 Using the Menu Using the Select to make the transition linearly. Selectto makethetransition slowly at the beginning and end, and linearly in between. Selectto makethetransition slowly atend. the Selectto start thetransition shot immediately. Selectto start thetransition shot after 5 seconds. Selectto start thetransition shot after 10 seconds. Selectto start thetransition shot after 20 seconds. Note SOFT STOP SOFT OFF pressing the button repeatedly (p. 40). G LINEAR Select the transition curve. The figures below show thetransition curveeach of mode. *1: parameter level time of transition *2: • Before setting[SHOT TRANS], turn offallof the STORE/CHECK/EXEC lampsby the to setting current the from transition a make to takes that time the Select selected setting. Duration from [2.0 sec] through [15.0 sec] are available. It is set to [4.0 sec] in the default setting. Select this setting to set the transition duration, time, and start timer. See page timer. start and time, duration, transition the set to setting this Select 40 function. transition shot the using on details for b G SOFT TRANS 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec START TIMER START TRANS CURVE TRANS TRANS TIME TRANS SHOT TRANS SHOT COLOR CORRCT

Select this setting to revise a specific color to be recorded as you desire. See page 42 for details on using the Color Correction function.

STEADYSHOT

GON Select to activate the SteadyShot function. You can select the type of the SteadyShot function in [STDYSHOT TYP]. OFF ( ) Select to deactivate the SteadyShot function. Select when recording using a tripod. More natural pictures are produced. You can also deactivate the SteadyShot function by using the ASSIGN button assigned to the SteadyShot function (p. 86).

b Note • The SteadyShot function does not work well when a wide conversion lens other than VCL- HG0872 (optional) is attached to your camcorder. • When using VCL-HG0872, select [WIDE CONV.] in [STDYSHOT TYP] below.

STDYSHOT TYP

You can select the type of the SteadyShot function that compensates for camera- shake. To release the SteadyShot function, select [OFF] in [STEADYSHOT] or use the ASSIGN button assigned to the SteadyShot function (p. 86).

HARD Select to activate the SteadyShot function with stronger effect. This mode is not recommended for recording with camera panning technique. GSTANDARD Select to activate the standard SteadyShot function. SOFT Select to activate the SteadyShot function so that it leaves a slight unsteadiness on the picture so the picture looks natural. WIDE CONV. Select when a wide conversion lens (optional) is attached. This mode is the most effective with Sony VCL-HG0872 wide conversion lens.

PEAKING

You can change the outline color and level for peaking.

COLOR [WHITE], [RED], [YELLOW] are available for the outline color. It is set to [WHITE] in the default setting. LEVEL [HIGH], [MIDDLE], [LOW] are available for the outline level. It is set to [MIDDLE] in the default setting.

60 Using the Menu Using the Menu 61 continued , Using the Menu Using the Select to record in the standard recording mode. recording standard the in record to Select Select to focus manually by rotating the focus ring during auto focusing. Selectto displaymarker the atcenter the the of setting.) default the in [ON] to is set (It screen. Selectto displayframe the indicating the 4:3aspect ratio. Selectto displayframe the indicating the rangethat becan received standard by a for domestic TV use (80%). Select when you do not want to display the marker on the screen. Selectto display marker the you select [MARKER in SEL] on the screen.assign can You this functiontoof the one ASSIGN buttons (p. 86). Tip Note Note OFF OFF jacks. jacks. way. • Marker[4:3]is not displayed when recording in DV 4:3 mode. • Markers are displayed only on the LCD panel and viewfinder. They are not output from the • Screen indicatorsarenot output from the analog jacks when marker a is displayed. z • You can display all markers together by selecting [ON] in [MARKER]. b You can select the typemarker of todisplayed be on thescreen when[MARKER] is set to [ON]. Select whether each type is to be displayed or not by selecting [ON] time. same the at marker a than more display can You [MARKER]. in [OFF] or b • The center marker and its position do not affectthe adjustment, setting, or recording in any Select the speed used to adjust the exposure automatically in accordance with the the with accordance in automatically exposure the adjust to used speed the Select brightnessthe of subject. [FAST], [MIDDLE], and [SLOW]are available. It is set to [FAST] inthe default setting. G G ON CENTER 4:3 SAFETY ZONE ON MARKER SEL MARKER MARKER AE RESPONSE AF ASSIST

FLCKR REDUCE

GON Select to record under normal conditions. Flickering of the screen under a light source such as fluorescent lamps will be reduced. OFF Select when you do not want to reduce flickering of the screen.

b Note • You cannot select this item when [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu is set to 50i. It is always set to [OFF].

HANDLE ZOOM

Select this item to set the zoom speed of position H and L of the handle zoom switch (p. 23). 1 Select [H] or [L] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2 Select a zoom speed by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Speeds 1 through 8 are available. The larger the number, the faster the zoom speed. 3 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 4 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.

ZEBRA LEVEL

See page 31 for details.

BARS TYPE

2 types of color bar, one of which appears when you press BARS, are available. You can display the color bar also by using the ASSIGN button (p. 86).

GTYPE1 The following color bar appears.

TYPE2 The following color bar appears.

62 Using the Menu Using the Menu 63 Using the Menu Using the Select [ON], then press the dial. the press then [ON], Select PressMENU to hide the menu screen. RECPress START/STOP. A picture* is recorded, and your camcorder enters the mode. standby 3. step repeat and subject the Move 1 2 3 4 Selectto recordthe in systemthe at0% setup level. level. setup 7.5% the at system the in record to Select Select to record in the standard recording mode. recording standard the in record to Select )function. REC FRAME the using pictures record to Select Note Note 0% OFF correctly. to 50i. automatically. • When you use frame recording continuously, the remaining tape time will not be indicated • scenes. other than longer be will scene last The • You cannot record index signals during frame recording. * A picture consists of 6 frames when [50i/60i SEL] is set to 60i, and 5 frames when it is set b b • When [50i/60i SEL] in the (OTHERS) menu is set to 50i, this itemis set [0%] to alternately by effect animated stop-motion a with pictures record can You recording a few framesand then movingthesubject a little.Operate your shake. camera prevent to Commander Remote the using camcorder G G 7.5% ON ( FRAME REC FRAME REC SETUP SETUP setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your Using the (AUDIO camcorder. The screen shows the items you can – INT MIC SET/XLR operate at the moment. Unavailable items will SET) menu be grayed out. SET, etc. AUD I O SET STBY RETURN You can select the items listed below on the AUD I O MON I CH1,CH2 AUD I O OUTPUT AUDIO SET menu. For details on how to select AUD I O MODE AUD I O LOCK items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 57). AUDIO LIMIT MIC NR The default settings are marked with G. The MIC SELECT [ MENU ] : END indicators in parentheses appear when the

AUDIO MONI

You can check the sound from headphones or the camcorder speaker by selecting either of them.

GCH1,CH2 Select to listen to the CH1 and CH2 sounds separately in the L and R channels. However, you will hear the CH1 and CH2 sounds mixed from your camcorder speaker. CH1 Select to listen to the CH1 sound in channels L and R. CH2 Select to listen to the CH2 sound in channels L and R. CH1+CH2 Select to listen to the CH1 and CH2 sounds synthesized in channels L and R.

AUDIO MIX

You can select the sound to be output when playing back a tape on which sounds were added afterwards (p. 98).

GCH1,CH2 Select to output only the originally recorded sound (CH1, CH2). MIX Select to synthesize and output the originally recorded sound (CH1, CH2) and the sound added afterwards (CH3, CH4). CH3,CH4 Select to output only the sound (CH3, CH4) added afterwards.

b Note • You cannot select this item when playing back a tape recorded with [AUDIO MODE] set to [FS48K].

AUDIO OUTPUT

You can select the audio output level to speakers, etc.

1Vrms Select to set the audio output level to 1 Vrms/FS. G2Vrms Select to set the audio output level to 2 Vrms/FS.

64 Using the Menu Using the Menu 65 continued , Using the Menu Using the Select to record in 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds) in DVCAM/DV SP format. Selectto record in 16-bit mode (1 stereosound with highquality) in format. DVCAM/DV SP Selectto record sampling the clockaudio forvideo and separately. This modeadopted is format by thefor DV consumer models. Selectto record sampling the clock of audio and that of video synchronized. This mode is advantageous for digital processing during audio editing,for or making smoothtransition scenes. of Select when you do not want to use the audio limiter function that prevents the sound from being distorted. Select to use the audio limiter function. Selectto reduce noise from the microphone. Select to deactivate this function. Select to use the internal microphone. Selecttoan use external microphone (p. 38). Note Note Note FS32K ( ) UNLOCK MODE UNLOCK OFF ON INTERNAL MIC INTERNAL add sound tape on a recorded in Fs48K mode. b • This setting validtheAUDIO is when SELECTtoset is MAN. switch b •format. DVCAM/HDV the in [LOCK MODE] to set is automatically item This b • You can add sound only on a tape recorded in Fs32K mode in DVCAM format. You cannot • format. HDV the in automatically selected is [FS48K] G G FS48K ( ) G LOCK MODELOCK G ON G OFF XLR MIC SELECT MIC MIC NR AUDIO LIMIT AUDIO LOCK AUDIO MODE MODE AUDIO INT MIC SET

You can set the wind noise reduction and the sensitivity for the external microphone.

INT MIC SENS

GNORMAL The standard setting. HIGH Use this setting to record a quiet sound. When a loud sound is recorded with this setting, the sound may be distorted. Make a trial recording in advance.

INT MIC WIND

GOFF Select when you want to record the sound as it is without reducing the noise caused by wind. AUTO Select to reduce the noise caused by wind.

XLR SET

XLR CH SEL You can select the input signal from an external microphone, and the channel to be recorded.

GCH1 Select to record the input signal from the INPUT1 connector to channel 1, and that from the INPUT2 connector to channel 2. CH1, CH2 Select to record the input signal from the INPUT1 connector to channels 1 and 2.

XLR AGC LINK You can select whether the AGC (Auto Gain Control) of channel 1 is linked with or separated from channel 2 when using an external microphone.

GSEPARATE Select to record the sound in channel 1 separately from that in channel 2 (AGC separated). LINKED Select to record the sound in channel 1 and that in channel 2 as a set, like stereo sound (AGC linked). appears on the status check display.

b Note • The [LINKED] setting is valid only when the AUDIO SELECT switches of both channels are set to AUTO, and the same item is selected for [INPUT1 LEVEL] and [INPUT2 LEVEL].

66 Using the Menu Using the Menu 67 Using the Menu Using the Select to input an audiosignal from a microphone connected to the INPUT1 connector. the to connected device audio an from signal audio an input to Select display. check status on the appears connector. INPUT1 display. check status the on appears Select when you want to record the sound from the INPUT1 connector as it is, without reducing the noise caused by wind. Select to reduce the noise caused by wind. display. check appears on the status Selectto input an audio signal from a microphone connected to the INPUT2 connector. the to connected device audio an from signal audio an input to Select display. check status on the appears connector. INPUT2 display. check status the on appears Select when you want to record the sound from the INPUT2 connector aswithout it is reducing the noisecaused by wind. Select to reduce the noise caused by wind. display. check appears on the status MIC OFF MIC OFF This setting is effective only when [INPUT2 LEVEL] is set to [MIC]. to set LEVEL] is [INPUT2 when only effective is setting This You can select the level of input signal from the INPUT2 connector. This setting This setting INPUT2 the connector. from signal of input level the canYou select [MIC]. to LEVEL] set [INPUT2 is when only effective is -18 dB, -12 dB, -6 dB, 0 dB, +6dB,+12 dB areavailable. Itisset to 0 dB in the default setting. Select the input signal from the INPUT2 connector, either from microphone a or device. audio an This setting is effective only when [INPUT1 LEVEL] is set to [MIC]. to set LEVEL] is [INPUT1 when only effective is setting This You can select the level of input signal from the INPUT1 connector. This setting This setting INPUT1 the connector. from signal of input level the canYou select [MIC]. to LEVEL] set [INPUT1 is when only effective is -18 dB, -12 dB, -6 dB, dB, 0 +6dB,+12 dB areavailable. Itisset to 0 dB in the default setting. Select the input signal from the INPUT1 connector, either from a microphone or device. audio an G G LINE G ON G LINE ON INPUT2 WIND INPUT2 INPUT2 TRIM INPUT2 LEVEL INPUT1 WIND INPUT1 INPUT1 TRIM INPUT1 LEVEL power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. Using the (LCD/VF Unavailable items will be grayed out.

SET) menu – LCD COLOR, etc. LCD / VF SET RETURN LCD COLOR LCD BL LEVEL You can select the items listed below on the VF B . L I GHT VF COLOR LCD/VF SET menu. For details on how to VF POWER select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 57). [ MENU ] : END The default settings are marked with G. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the

LCD COLOR

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the color on the LCD screen. The recorded picture will not be affected by this setting.

Low intensity High intensity

LCD BL LEVEL

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight. The recorded picture will not be affected by this setting.

GNORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Select to brighten the LCD screen.

b Note • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for this setting.

VF B.LIGHT

You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. The recorded picture will not be affected by this setting.

GNORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Select to brighten the viewfinder screen.

b Note • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for this setting.

68 Using the Menu Using the Menu 69 Using the Menu Using the Select todisplay pictures inviewfinder the in color. Select todisplay pictures inviewfinder the in blackwhite. and Select when you do not want to display pictures on the viewfinder open. is panel LCD the when Selecttodisplay pictures on the viewfindereven when the panel LCD is open. Note ON AUTO b • Ifyou select[ON], thebattery life will become a little shorter. G G OFF ON VF POWER VF COLOR setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your Using the (IN/OUT camcorder. The screen shows the items you can REC) menu – REC FORMAT/ operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. DOWN CONVERT, etc. I N / OUT REC STBY RETURN You can select the items listed below on the IN/ REC FORMAT HDV1080 i REC MODE OUT REC menu. For details on how to select DV WIDE REC EXT REC CTRL these items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 57). COMPONENT i . L I NK CONV The default settings are marked with G. The DOWN CONVERT indicators in parentheses appear when the [ MENU ] : END

VCR HDV/DV

Select the playback signal. Normally select [AUTO]. When the camcorder is connected to another device using an i.LINK cable, select the signal to be input/output from the HDV/DV jack. The selected signal is recorded or played back.

GAUTO • Select this to play back signals by switching the format between HDV and DVCAM (DV) automatically. • For an i.LINK connection, select this to record/play back signals input/output from the HDV/DV jack by switching the format between HDV and DVCAM (DV) automatically. HDV • Select this to play back the signals in the HDV format only. • For an i.LINK connection, select this to record/play back the input/ output signals in the HDV format only. Select this when connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc. (p. 96). DV • Select this to play back the signals in the DVCAM (DV) format only. • For an i.LINK connection, select this to record/play back the input/ output signals in the DVCAM (DV) format only. Select this when connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc. (p. 96).

b Note • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting [VCR HDV/DV]. Otherwise, the connected TV may not be able to recognize the video signal from this camcorder. • When [AUTO] is selected and the signal switches between HDV and DV, the picture and sound disappear temporarily. • When [HDVtDV CONV] is set to [ON], and [AUDIO LOCK] to [LOCK MODE] in [i.LINK CONV], pictures are output as follows: – at [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted to an audio-locked DV signal; a DV signal is output as it is. – at [HDV], an HDV signal is converted to an audio-locked DV signal; a DV signal is not output. – at [DV], a DV signal is output as it is; an HDV signal is not output. • When [HDVtDV CONV] is set to [ON], and [AUDIO LOCK] to [UNLOCK MODE] in [i.LINK CONV], pictures are output as follows: – at [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted to an audio-unlocked DV signal; a DV signal is output as it is.

70 Using the Menu Using the Menu 71 continued , Using the Menu Using the Selectto record in the DVCAM format on the tape. Selectto record in the SP mode of theformat DV when you want to record for a long time on the tape. Select to record using the HDV1080i specification. Selectto record in the DVCAM/DVformat. addition, In you needto set [ REC MODE] below. not output. not Note Tip DVCAM HDV1080i HDV1080i maybe interrupted whenyouplay the back tape on other or VCRs. playback picturemaydistorted be thetime or code maybe not continued properlybetween scenes. the an set also [i.LINK cable, i.LINK CONV] accordingly (p. 73). – is signal DV a DV signal; an audio-unlocked to converted is signal HDV an [HDV], at – at [DV],DV a signal output is asis; it HDV an signal isnot output. • Youcannotadd soundtape on a recorded in the DV SP mode. • If you record in the DV SP mode, a mosaic-like disturbance of picture may appear or sound • When you mix recordings in the DVCAM mode and in the DV SP mode on one tape, the This setting is valid only when [REC FORMAT] is set to [DV]. to set [REC FORMAT]is when only valid is setting This () DV SP ( ) b z • When you output the picture during recording simultaneously to a connected device using G Selects a recording format when the POWER switch is set at CAMERA. The The CAMERA. at set is switch POWER the when format recording a Selects formatlamp the of selected format will light up during recording. G () DV ( ) •DVCAMsignal.a convertedto be cannot Ansignal HDV REC MODE REC REC FORMAT DV WIDE REC

You can display pictures recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format on the entire TV screen by setting this item at the time of recording. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV as well.

GON Select to view the recorded pictures on a 16:9 wide TV screen.

On the LCD screen or viewfinder screen

On a 4:3 TV screen*

On a 16:9 wide TV screen

OFF ( ) Select to view the recorded pictures on a 4:3 TV screen.

On the LCD screen or viewfinder screen The dark bars are translucent on the screen.

On a 4:3 TV screen

On a 16:9 wide TV screen*

* The playback picture may look different depending on the TV connected.

EXT REC CTRL

See page 45 for details.

72 Using the Menu Using the Menu 73 continued , Using the Menu Using the DV CONV] is set to [ON]. to set DV CONV] is t Selectwhenconnecting your camcorderTV to athat is compatible with 480i. Selectwhenconnecting your camcorderTV to athat is compatible with . Selectwhenconnecting your camcorderTV athat to is compatible with 576i. Selectwhenconnecting your camcorderTV athat to is compatible with . Selectwhenconnecting your camcorderTV to athat is compatible with 1080i. Selectwhenconnecting your camcorderTV athat to is compatible with 1080i. Select to output the signals from the the from signals the output to Select accordance in HDV/DV jack settings. HDV/DV] and [VCR FORMAT] [REC the with the from DV format the in signals the to output Select HDV/DV jack. Signals which samplingclock for audio and thatvideo for are output the from are synchronized HDV/DV jack. Signals which sampling clock for audio is separate from that of video the outputfrom are jack. HDV/DV DV CONV] in [i.LINK CONV] to [ON] when [576p/576i] or [480p/ to CONV][i.LINK in DV CONV] t Note Note 1080i/480i 1080i/576i OFF LOCK MODE LOCK 480i] is selected, no video signals will be output from be output from willsignals no video is selected, 480i] jack. HDV/DV b •connection.inputsignalinformationanvia i.LINK an about for See [VCR HDV/DV] This setting is effective only when [HDV when only effective is setting This • If you set [HDV When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, this setting is effective only when in [REC is selected FORMAT]. [HDV1080i] when only effective is setting this VCR, to set is POWER switch the When [VCR HDV/DV]. in selected is [HDV] or [AUTO] b 480p/480i G When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 50i When [50i/60i SEL]is set to 60i 480i 576p/576i G 576i G G ON UNLOCK MODEUNLOCK DV CONV DV t AUDIO LOCK HDV i.LINK CONV i.LINK COMPONENT • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting [i.LINK CONV]. Otherwise, the connected video device may not be able to recognize the video signal from this camcorder.

DOWN CONVERT

Select the picture format to be output when you play back the tape recorded in the HDV specification. This setting is effective for the following output: - COMPONENT OUTPUT (at 480p/480i and 576p/576i) - S VIDEO - AUDIO/VIDEO - i.LINK (when [HDVtDV CONV] is set to [ON] in [i.LINK CONV])

GSQUEEZE Select to output signals to a 16:9 wide TV or a TV compatible with 16:9 wide mode. Pictures will appear as follows: On a 16:9 wide TV

On a TV compatible with 16:9 wide mode

LETTER BOX Select to output signals to a TV that is not compatible with 16:9 wide mode. Pictures will appear as follows: On a 4:3 standard TV

EDGE CROP Select to display the center of the picture in 4:3 by cropping the both sides of the picture. Pictures will appear as follows: On a 4:3 standard TV

z Tip • When you view pictures that were recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format with [DV WIDE REC] set to [ON] on a 4:3 standard TV, pictures may appear as they are in height, but are compressed in width depending on the TV. If you view the recorded pictures on such type of 4:3 standard TV, set [DV WIDE REC] to [OFF] before recording.

74 Using the Menu Using the Menu 75 Using the Menu Using the Select when you are not using the Signal conversion function. To outputanalogimages and soundin digital format using your camcorder. The AUDIO/VIDEOjack the of your camcorder to input will be converted and output from the of i.LINK your Interface camcorder. details,For see page 104. OFF G You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and and camcorder your to device analog an and device a digital connect can You convert the signal transmitted from the connected devices to the appropriate signal camcorder. your on ON ( ) DV OUT DV OUT c A/V setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your Using the (TC/UB camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will SET) menu – TC MAKE, etc. be grayed out.

You can select the items listed below on the TC/ TC / UB SET RETURN TC PRESET 00:00:00:00 UB SET menu. For details on how to select UB PRESET TC FORMAT these items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 57). TC RUN G TC MAKE The default settings are marked with . The UB T I ME REC indicators in parentheses appear when the [ MENU ] : END

TC PRESET

You can preset or reset the time code (p. 101).

UB PRESET

You can preset or reset the user bits (p. 102).

TC FORMAT

You can select the frame mode.

GAUTO Select to set the frame mode automatically in accordance with the inserted cassette. DF Select to set the frame mode to the drop frame mode. NDF Select to set the frame mode to the non-drop frame mode.

b Note • When [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu is set to 50i, the non-drop frame mode is selected automatically.

TC RUN

You can select how the time code advances.

GREC RUN Time code value advances only while recording. Select this when making the time code continuous at backspace editing. FREE RUN Time code value advances freely regardless of the camcorder’s current operation mode. Select this when adjusting the discrepancy between time code value and real time.

76 Using the Menu Using the Menu 77 Using the Menu Using the Selectto make thetime codecontinuous at backspace editing. is mode running the setting, RUN] [TC the of Regardless automatically set to [REC RUN]. Selectwhenyoudonot want to make the timecode continuous at editing. backspace Selectwhen you do not wantthe to setuserbits tothe real timeclock. Selecttothe setuser bits to the realtime clock. REGENERATE OFF G G PRESET ON UB TIME REC UB TIME TC MAKE setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your Using the (OTHERS) camcorder. The screen shows the items you can menu – CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. etc.

OTHERS STBY RETURN You can select the items listed below on the ASS I GN BTN CLOCK SET OTHERS menu. For details on how to select WORLD T I ME LANGUAGE these items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 57). QU I CK REC BEEP The default settings are marked with G. The REC LAMP indicators in parentheses appear when the [ MENU ] : END

ASSIGN BTN

You can assign functions to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 86).

CLOCK SET

You can set the date and time (p. 16).

WORLD TIME

You can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set the time difference by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, the clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.

LANGUAGE

You can select or change the language used for the on-screen display (p. 19). For HVR-Z1U: You can select from English, Simplified English, or Canadian-French. For HVR-Z1N: You can select from English, Simplified English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian-Portuguese, Traditional-Chinese, or Korean.

QUICK REC

When the camcorder is left in recording standby for more than about 3 minutes, your camcorder exits the recording standby mode (the drum stops rotating) to prevent tape wear and battery loss. Since the power does not turn off, you can restart recording by pressing REC START/STOP again.

GOFF It takes some time to restart recording from the state that the drum has stopped rotating, but the transition from the last recorded scene is smooth.

78 Using the Menu Using the Menu 79 continued , Using the Menu Using the recorded. The timeshortens slightly until recording restarts from the state that the drum has stopped rotating, butthe transition from the last recorded scenemay not be smooth. Select this whenwant do not you to miss a chance. recording Selectto play melody a when you start/stop recording, or when an unusual conditionoccurs on yourcamcorder. Selectto sounda beep instead themelody. of sound. beep the and melody the to cancel Select Selectto turn on the camera recordinglamps onthefront and rear of your camcorder during recording. camera The situations. recording following the in setting this Select recording lamps on the frontrear and will light notupduring recording. • When youdonot want the subjectbeto nervous about being • When youarerecording close tothe subject. •lamp. recording the of light the reflects subject the When Selectto turn on the format lamp. The lamp of the format that is selected in [REC FORMAT] lights up when the POWER switch is set HDV/ [VCR in selected is that format the of lamp The CAMERA. to DV] lights upwhen the POWER switch is set to VCR. Select when you do not want to turn on the format lamp. The i.LINK lamp also doeslight notup. Selectto rotate clockwise looked when at from the lens side toclose the irisand decrease the light volume. Select to rotate counter clockwise when looked at from the lens side volume. light the decrease and iris the close to Note NORMAL ON ON NORMAL another device device another HDV/DV]when [VCR on the REC) (IN/OUT menu set to is [AUTO]. You can select the rotation direction of the iris dial to open or close the to dial open of close iris. iris the or the direction the canrotation You select b • The format lamp lights up according to the format of the playback or of an input signal from MELODY G ON G OFF G OFF G OFF OPPOSITE IRIS DIAL IRIS FORMAT LAMP REC LAMP BEEP DATA CODE

Select the item to be displayed when you press DATA CODE (p. 51).

GDATE/CAM Select to display the date and time, or the camera settings data during playback. DATE Select to display the date and time during playback.

LETTER SIZE

GNORMAL Select to display the menu screen at normal size. 2x Select to display the selected menu item at double the normal height.

REMAINING

GAUTO Select to display the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds: • After you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR with a cassette inserted, and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape. • After you press N (play) or DISPLAY/BATT INFO. ON Select to always display the remaining tape indicator.

DISP OUTPUT

GLCD PANEL Select to show indicators such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. V-OUT/PANEL Select to show indicators such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder.

b Note • You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO or the ASSIGN button assigned to the DISPLAY function while [V-OUT/PANEL] is selected.

ZOOM DISPLAY

GBAR Select to indicate the zoomed position using the bar display. NUMBER Select to indicate the zoomed position using numbers (0 through 99).

80 Using the Menu Using the Menu 81 continued , Using the Menu Using the Displays the total hours of operation in 10-hour increments. Displays the total hours of drum rotation in 10-hour increments. Displays the total hours of tape running in 10-hour increments. Displays the total number of tape unthreading operations in 10- increments. operation Select to release theexpanded focus automatically after a certaintime (p. 33). release To time. a certain after even focus expended the keep to Select the expanded press EXPANDEDfocus, FOCUS again. Select when you do not want to superimpose the date and time on the pictures. Select to superimpose the date and time directly on the pictures when recording. Select when using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. your prevent to Commander Remote the to deactivate Select camcorderfromresponding ato command sent by another VCR remote control unit. Note AUTO OFF AUTO OFF ON peaking,is it recorded without influenced byzebra or peaking. b • Even though the date/time indication on the screen is affected by the signal of zebra or The cumulative operation time of your camcorder will be displayed with the total total the with displayed be will your of camcorder time operation cumulative The hours of operation, drum rotation, taperunning, or the total numbertape of unthreading operations. G G DRUM RUN TAPE RUN THREADING OPERATION MANUAL OFF MANUAL G ON OFF REMOTE CTRL DATE REC HOURS METER EXP. FOCUS EXP. 50i/60i SEL

You can switch the system, 1080/60i (NTSC system) or 1080/50i (PAL system), used by your camcorder to record. It is set to 60i in the default setting. 1 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

120min 00:00:00:00 50i /60i SEL Change to 50i? Reboots after change.

YES NO

2 Select [YES] again by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. The screen goes off, the system is switched.

z Tip • You can switch to 50i (PAL) system also when recording in the DVCAM (DV) format.

82 Using the Menu Using the Menu 83 continued , Using the Menu Using the 00:00:00:00 00:00:00:00 00:00:00:00 STBY STBY STBY : END : END : END I N / OUT REC ] ] ] TC / UB SET OTHERS

RETURN CAMERA SET AUD I O SET LCD / VF SET min min min 120 120 120 P–MENU END TRANS SHOT ASS I GN BTN REC FORMAT DV W I DE REC COLOR CORRCT MARKER RETURN ADD DELETE SORT RESET P–MENU P–MENU P–MENU [ [ [ Select thecategory. P–MENU SETUP

Select [ADD] by turning SEL/ the Select [ADD] by press dial. then the EXEC dial, PUSH Select [P-MENU SETUP] by turning turning by SETUP] [P-MENU Select then pressEXEC dial, SEL/PUSH the dial. the Press P-MENU. Note CAMERAVCR andmodes. youwant If toadd more,you must delete a less important menu item before adding new menu a item (p. 84). Adding a menu – Add a menu Adding 3 2 You can add frequently used menu items to to items menu used frequently add can You Personal Menu for easier and faster access. b • You can add up to 28 menu items each for the 1 Select the desired bysetting turning press then dial, EXEC the SEL/PUSH the dial. Selectthe desiredturning item by the EXEC then pressSEL/PUSH the dial, dial. Press P-MENU. 3 2 1 Menu the on depending vary items available The power mode of yourcamcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. You can add frequently usedmenu items to Personal Menu,sort or themthe in order you the customize can You (customizing). like Personal Menu for each powermode of your camcorder. Customizing Personal Personal Customizing 4 Select a menu category by turning the 2 Select [P-MENU SETUP] by turning SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press dial. the dial.

120min STBY 00:00:00:00 120min STBY 00:00:00:00 Select the item. P–MENU SETUP RETURN RETURN WB PRESET ADD WB OUTDR LVL DELETE GA I N SETUP SORT SHOT TRANS RESET COLOR CORRCT STEADYSHOT [ P–MENU ] : END [ P–MENU ] : END

5 Select a menu item by turning the SEL/ 3 Select [DELETE] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. The available items vary depending on the power mode of the camcorder. 120min STBY 00:00:00:00 Select item to delete. Only the available items are displayed. RETURN SHOT TRANS ASS I GN BTN REC FORMAT 120min STBY 00:00:00:00 DV W I DE REC ADD COLOR CORRCT STDYSHOT TYP MARKER Add to CAMERA [ P–MENU ] : END mode's P–MENU?

YES NO [ P–MENU ] : END 4 Select the item that you want to delete by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 6 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 120min STBY 00:00:00:00 DELETE The menu is added to the end of the list. DV W I DE REC D e l e t e f r o m CAMERA mode's P–MENU?

YES 7 Press P-MENU. NO [ P–MENU ] : END

Deleting menu – Delete 5 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. The selected menu is deleted from Personal Menu.

1 Press P-MENU. 6 Press P-MENU.

120min STBY 00:00:00:00 P–MENU END SHOT TRANS ASS I GN BTN REC FORMAT DV W I DE REC COLOR CORRCT MARKER [ P–MENU ] : END

84 Using the Menu Using the Menu 85 continued , Reset Reset – Using the Menu Using the 00:00:00:00 00:00:00:00 00:00:00:00 STBY STBY STBY : END : END : END SHOT TRANS SHOT ASS I GN BTN REC FORMAT COLOR CORRCT MARKER DV W I DE REC SEL MARKER ] ] ] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 min min min 120 120 120 P–MENU END TRANS SHOT ASS I GN BTN REC FORMAT DV W I DE REC COLOR CORRCT MARKER RETURN ADD DELETE SORT RESET P–MENU P–MENU P–MENU [ [ [ P–MENU SETUP Select new locat ion.

Select [P-MENU SETUP] by turning turning by SETUP] [P-MENU Select then pressEXEC dial, SEL/PUSH the dial. the Press P-MENU. Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. EXEC Press the SEL/PUSH 4 6. steps to repeat items, more To sort Press P-MENU. Move the menu item to the desired desired the to item menu the Move place byturning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Initializing the settings settings the Initializing 2 You can initialize Personal Menu to the default default the Menu to Personal can initialize You settings afteradding or deletingmenus. 1 6 7 5 00:00:00:00 00:00:00:00 00:00:00:00 00:00:00:00 STBY STBY STBY STBY : END : END : END : END SHOT TRANS SHOT ASS I GN BTN REC FORMAT DV W I DE REC COLOR CORRCT MARKER MARKER SEL RETURN TRANS SHOT ASS I GN BTN REC FORMAT DV W I DE REC COLOR CORRCT MARKER ] ] ] ] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 min min min min 120 120 120 120 P–MENU END TRANS SHOT REC FORMAT DV W I DE REC COLOR CORRCT MARKER ASS I GN BTN RETURN ADD DELETE SORT RESET P–MENU P–MENU P–MENU P–MENU [ [ [ [ Select new locat ion. Select i temtomove. P–MENU SETUP

Select the menu item you want to move to move want you item menu the Select dial, EXEC SEL/PUSH the turning by dial. the then press Select [SORT] by turning the SEL/ the turning [SORT] by Select dial. the press then dial, EXEC PUSH Select SETUP] by [P-MENU turning press then EXEC dial, the SEL/PUSH the dial. Press P-MENU. Arranging the order of menus menus of order the Arranging Menu on Personal displayed – Sort 4 3 2 1 You can sort themenus added to Personal Menu order. desired the in 3 Select [RESET] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Assigning the functions 120min STBY 00:00:00:00 RESET Initialize CAMERA mode's Depending on the functions, you need to assign P–MENU s e t t i n g ? them to the ASSIGN buttons to use them. You YES NO can assign single function to each ASSIGN 1 [ P–MENU ] : END through 6 button.

Functions you can assign to the ASSIGN 4 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/ buttons PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. • [FADER] (p. 44) • [BACK LIGHT] (p. 25) 120min STBY 00:00:00:00 RESET • [SPOTLIGHT] (p. 26) • [AE OVERRIDE] (p. 87) Are you sure? • [WB OUTDR LVL +] (p. 58) YES • [WB OUTDR LVL –] (p. 58) NO [ P–MENU ] : END • [HYPER GAIN] (p. 87) • [MARKER] (p. 61) • [ALLSCAN MODE] (p. 87) 5 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/ • [STEADYSHOT] (p. 60) PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. • [INDEX MARK] (p. 44) The Personal Menu settings return to the • [AUDIO DUB] (p. 99) default settings. • [REC REVIEW] (p. 47) To cancel initialization, select [NO]. • [DISPLAY] (p. 50) • [BARS] (p. 22)

6 Press P-MENU.

1 Press MENU.

86 Using the Menu Using the Menu 87 continued , Using the Menu Using the Tip Note Tip will deteriorate. automatically is speed shutter the 1/15, than slower set to1/30. automatically is speed shutter the 1/12, than slower set to1/25. adjusted manually. dependsontheAE shift value. The value varies rangingwithin ±7the of total valueof AE shiftand AE override. Displaying the entire picture picture entire the Displaying frame Displaying the marker the Displaying Using the AE override function AE override the Using • When this functionactivated,is the picture quality •youuse Ifthis function whenthe shutterspeed is •youuse Ifthis function when the shutterspeed is z • It is recommendedthat you focus manually. You canYou checkthe area surrounding the pictureframe. Thisis not possible on standard TV screens.can You do this by pressing theASSIGN button assignedto Press the ASSIGN button assigned to [MARKER] to display the marker on the in marker of type the select can You screen. the on SEL] [MARKER (p. menu SET) 61). (CAMERA b • The AE override function is released when iris is z • The highest/lowest value used by AE overriding Press the ASSIGN button assigned to [AE can You iris dial. the rotate and OVERRIDE] adjustthe brightnessby overriding the AE is function this When temporarily. value shift activated, appears on the screen. Press MENU to hide the menu. hide Press to MENU Select [OK] by turning SEL/PUSH SEL/PUSH by turning [OK] Select dial. the then press EXEC dial, Select the function to be assigned by by be assigned to the function Select EXEC SEL/PUSH then turning dial, press the dial. [ASSIGN1] through [ASSIGN6] are [ASSIGN6] are through [ASSIGN1] number the at is displayed [------] available. thatno function is assigned. Select the number of the ASSIGN function the assign to want you button EXEC dial, SEL/PUSH turning by dial. the then press Select SEL/ [ASSIGN turning by BTN] dial. the press then dial, EXEC PUSH Select the the Select EXEC SEL/PUSH then turning dial, by menu (OTHERS) press the dial. Note functionsdo not operate: –function PICTURE PROFILE of the SHIFT] [AE – [AE OVERRIDE] – LIGHT] [BACK – [SPOTLIGHT] – Gain adjustment Using the hyper gain function gain hyper the Using b • Whenthis function is activated,following the During recordingorin the recording standby to assigned button ASSIGN the press mode, increased will be [HYPER GAIN]. gain The setting, previous the restore To dB. 36 to again. button the press When shooting a verydark subject, you can make it visible by using the hyper gain. 7 6 5 4 3 2 [ALLSCAN MODE]. During the simple allscan display, a black frame appears around the screen. Press the button again to restore the previous screen mode.

b Note • When this function is activated, pictures are output in the interlace letter box format from the COMPONENT OUTPUT and i.LINK jacks except for the HDV signals.

z Tip • When you press the ASSIGN button assigned to [STEADYSHOT], the SteadyShot function is released and appears on the LCD screen. To activate the SteadyShot function, press the same button again. You can select the effect level of the SteadyShot function using [STDYSHOT TYP] on the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 60). • There are independent buttons for DISPLAY and BARS. However, you can assign them also to the ASSIGN buttons at your convenience. You can use both buttons.

88 Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing 89 Dubbing/Editing HDV/DV jack Recorder videosignal from the camcorder at the timeof dubbing. picture the between HDV and DV, switches signal and sound disappeartemporarily. the onHDV/DV] recording HVR-Z1U/Z1N(p. [AUTO] on the 93). to menu REC) (IN/OUT •the [AUTO] and to set HDV/DV] is When [VCR • [VCR set HVR-Z1U/Z1N, an is recorder the When You canYou copyapicture played backyour on camcorder to other recording devices(such as VCRs). Connect your camcorder to a asVCR shown illustration. following the in i.LINK cablei.LINK (optional) Player HDV/DV jack HDV/DV DV CONV] to [OFF] in [i.LINK [i.LINK in [OFF] DV CONV] to Signal flow t Note [i.LINK CONV] with the i.LINK cable connected, connected, cable i.LINK the with CONV] [i.LINK the video device may not be able to recognize the Connecting a VCR a Connecting dubbed when [VCR HDV/DV] is set to to set is [VCR HDV/DV] when dubbed dubbed be will pictures Other [DV]. [HDV] or sound nor picture neither so portions, blank as will be dubbed. when [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], and and [AUTO], to set is HDV/DV] [VCR when [HDV CONV]. b •and [VCR HDV/DV]settingsthe If you change of • Only pictures in the selected formatwill be To selectTo the video format be to dubbed The video format to be dubbeddepends on the [i.LINK [VCR HDV/DV] and of settings CONV] on the the disconnect items, menu these setting Before menu. REC) (IN/OUT cable. i.LINK • format recorded the in dubbed be will Pictures To dub to an HDV compatible device compatible HDV an to dub To HDV an to compatible camcorder your Connect device using ani.LINK cable (optional). tape Dubbing to another another to Dubbing Dubbing/Editing To dub to a DVCAM (DV) device Connect your camcorder to a VCR using an i.LINK cable (optional).

i.LINK compatible devices

i.LINK jack

HDV/DV jack

i.LINK cable (optional)

Signal flow

To select the video format to be dubbed b Note The video format to be dubbed depends on the • If you change the settings of [VCR HDV/DV] and settings of [VCR HDV/DV] (p. 70) and [i.LINK [i.LINK CONV] with the i.LINK cable connected, the video device may not be able to recognize the CONV] (p. 73) on the (IN/OUT REC) video signal from the camcorder at the time of menu. Before setting these menu items, dubbing. disconnect the i.LINK cable. • If [HDVtDV CONV] is set to [OFF] in [i.LINK • When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], CONV] while [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], [HDVtDV CONV] to [ON], and [AUDIO pictures recorded in the HDV mode will be recorded LOCK] to [LOCK MODE] in [i.LINK as blank portions, so neither picture nor sound will be recorded. CONV], HDV pictures are dubbed as audio- • When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [HDV], the locked signals, and DV pictures are dubbed as connected DVCAM (DV) device cannot recognize they are, disregarding the [AUDIO LOCK] pictures, so pictures will be dubbed as blank setting. portions. • When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], • When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO] and the [HDVtDV CONV] to [ON], and [AUDIO signal switches between HDV and DVCAM (DV), the picture and sound disappear temporarily. LOCK] to [UNLOCK MODE] in [i.LINK CONV], HDV pictures are dubbed as audio- unlocked signals, and DV pictures are dubbed as they are, disregarding the [AUDIO LOCK] setting. • If the tape was recorded with the HDV and DVCAM (DV) formats mixed, set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] to dub only pictures in the DVCAM (DV) format. Pictures in the HDV format will be dubbed as blank portions, so neither picture nor sound will be dubbed.

90 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing/Editing 91 VCRs Dubbing/Editing Red White Yellow S videocableS (optional) Whenyou havean video S jackon your VCR * A/V connecting cable (supplied) Signal flow Signal AUDIO/VIDEO jack Tip Note first havethem displayed on screen (p. 51). device, connecttheyellow plugthe A/V of connecting cablevideoto the jack,thethe and or red white plugto the audio jackon VCR the or the TV. then [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 80). connected, connectvideoS an cable (optional) to that jack instead of using the yellow video plug of theA/V connecting cable(supplied). This connection produces higher quality DVCAM(DV) format pictures. The audio will not be output if you alone. cable S video the with connect z • data, settings camera and date/time the To record • When you connect your camcorder to a monaural b • the Select [DISP OUTPUT], menu, (OTHERS) * When there is an S video jack on the device to be be * to device the on jack S video an is there When Connect your camcorder to a VCR using the A/ the using VCR a to camcorder your Connect V connecting cable (supplied). To dub to an AV device AV an to dub To Dubbing to another tape

1 Connect the recording device to your camcorder (p. 89).

2 Prepare the recording device. • Insert a cassette for recording. • If the recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.

3 Prepare your camcorder for playback. • Insert the recorded cassette. • Set the POWER switch to VCR.

4 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for details.

5 When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR.

b Note • When you use an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording it to a VCR. • Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not output from the HDV/DV jack during playback pause or in playback modes other than normal playback. • When you use an i.LINK cable, you cannot record the picture and sound separately.

z Tip • The i.LINK lamp, HDV or DV, on the HDV/DV jack holder will light up and indicate the format of the output signal when you use an i.LINK cable. • When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures.

92 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing/Editing 93 Dubbing/Editing HDV/DV jack Player On this camcorder (recorder), select the the select (recorder), camcorder this On then [VCR HDV/DV], REC) menu, (IN/OUT [AUTO] (p. 70) before connecting. You canYou record pictures or TV programs your in inserted tape a on TV or VCR a from camcorder. i.LINK cable(optional) Recorder HDV/DV jack Signal flow Note allowed to record some programs for copyright copyright for programs some record to allowed reasons (p. 114). Connecting a VCR or TV VCR or a Connecting b • In caseof digital broadcasting,youmay not be You can record and edit pictures from an HDV a as camcorder your Use VCR. compatible compatible HDV an to it connect and recorder device using ani.LINK cable (optional). To record from an HDV compatible device HDV compatible an from record To from a VCR or TV or VCR a from Recording pictures pictures Recording To record from a DVCAM (DV)/AV device You can record and edit pictures or TV When you use an i.LINK cable to connect a programs from a VCR or TV. Use your DVCAM (DV) compatible device, select the camcorder as a recorder and connect it to a VCR (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). You then [DV] or [AUTO] (p. 70) before can connect a DVCAM (DV) compatible device connecting. also using an i.LINK cable (optional).

When you have an S video jack on VCRs or TVs your TV or VCR *

S video cable (optional)

Yellow A/V connecting cable (supplied)

White AUDIO/VIDEO Red jack

HDV/DV jack

i.LINK jack Connecting with an i.LINK cable

i.LINK cable (optional)

Signal flow

* When there is an S video jack on the device to be • When a 4:3 video signal is input, it appears with connected, connect an S video cable (optional) to black bands on the right and left sides on the screen that jack instead of using the yellow video plug of of your camcorder. the A/V connecting cable (supplied). This z Tip connection produces higher quality DVCAM (DV) • If the recording device has an i.LINK jack, it is format pictures. The audio will not be output if you recommended to connect it using an i.LINK cable connect with the S video cable alone. (optional). b Note • You can record pictures from DVCAM (DV)/AV devices only in the DV format. • When you use the A/V connecting cable (supplied), select the (OTHERS) menu, [DISP OUTPUT], then [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 80). • When you connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red or the white plug to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV. Only the sound from the connected plug is recorded.

94 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing/Editing 95 Dubbing/Editing (stop) stop to recording. x Press Press Note Tip becomes rough when a picture is paused on your VCR. the picture and soundseparately. the recording and restartit, the picture may not be recorded smoothly. jack holderlight will indicate up and the format of cable. i.LINK an use you when signal input the signals are transmitteddigitally, producing high quality pictures. appears during recording. This indicator may appear they however device, playback the of screen the on willbe not recorded. during recording. canYou also record index signals thedesiredat positions duringrecording by pressing the ASSIGN buttonassigned to the indexfunction (p. 44). b • picture recorded the cable, i.LINK an use you When • Wheni.LINK you use cable, ancannot you record • When you use an i.LINK cable, ifyou pause or stop z • DV, on the HDV or lamp, i.LINK The HDV/DV • When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and sound • Wheni.LINK you use cable, an • Index signals are automatically recorded on the tape 7

z (pause), press both X (pause) again at the point you you the point at again (pause) X want to start recording. towant Press The picture playedon the connected device your of screen LCD the on appears camcorder. Startplaying the cassette on your VCR, orselect a TV program. Set your camcorder to recording pause. pressing While Set the POWER switchPOWER to VCR. Set the If youare recording from a VCR, insertcassette. a Connectyour TV or VCR to your (p. device playback a as camcorder 93, 94). REC (record) buttons simultaneously. Recording movies Recording 6 5 4 3 2 1 Insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder camcorder your in recording for a cassette Insert operations. following the before Connecting the computer Connecting to a • Before connecting your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable, be sure to computer insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal To use your camcorder by connecting it to a may be damaged, or this may cause a computer using an i.LINK cable, the computer malfunction of your camcorder. must have an i.LINK interface, and application • Connect the i.LINK cable to the computer software to read video signals must be installed first, then to your camcorder. Connecting in on the computer. the opposite order may cause static electricity Refer to the manual supplied with the to build up, resulting in a malfunction of your application software for the system camcorder. requirements of the computer. • Be sure to set [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK CONV] on the (IN/OUT REC) menu before connecting the i.LINK cable. If you connect the i.LINK cable first, the computer may hang up or may not recognize the signal from your camcorder.

b Note • Connect a computer that can handle the signal of the format indicated by the i.LINK lamps. If you connect a computer that cannot handle the signal, the computer may hang up or may not recognize the HDV/DV jack signal from your camcorder. • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before resetting [REC FORMAT] when the POWER switch is set to i.LINK cable (optional) CAMERA. Otherwise, the computer may hang up. z Tip • The i.LINK lamp, HDV or DV, on the HDV/DV jack holder will light up and indicate the format of the input signal when you use an i.LINK cable. To import pictures on a tape to the computer • To scan pictures recorded in the HDV format on the tape in the HDV format, set [VCR HDV/DV] to [HDV] (p. 70) and [HDVtDV CONV] to [OFF] in [i.LINK CONV](p. 73). • To scan pictures recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format on the tape in the DVCAM (DV) format, set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] (p. 70). • To scan pictures recorded in the HDV format on the tape in the audio-locked DV format, set [HDVtDV CONV] to [ON] and [AUDIO LOCK] to [LOCK MODE] in [i.LINK CONV] (p. 73). • To scan pictures recorded in the HDV format on the tape in the audio-unlocked DV format, set [HDVtDV CONV] to [ON] and

96 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing/Editing 97 Dubbing/Editing DV CONV] to [OFF] in [i.LINK [i.LINK in [OFF] DV CONV] to t Note (DV) format in the HDV format. HDV the in (DV) format onapplication the software of the computer. [AUDIO LOCK] to [UNLOCK MODE] in [UNLOCK in MODE] LOCK][AUDIO to CONV][i.LINK (p. 73). In the DVCAM (DV) format DVCAM (DV) In the (p. [DV] HDV/DV] to [VCR Set 70). CONV] (p. 73). In the HDV format HDV In the (p. [HDV] HDV/DV] to [VCR Set and 70) [HDV • You cannot import picturesrecorded in the DVCAM to computer the from pictures To import camcorder your b • Pictures may not be imported correctly depending You can record additional audio to the Dubbing sound to a original sound on a tape recorded in the DVCAM format and the FS32K audio mode. recorded tape

Preparing for audio dubbing

Audio device (such as a BAUDIO/VIDEO jack CD/MD player)

Audio output jacks

Do not connect the Video plug (yellow). Audio R (red) Audio L (white) INPUT1/INPUT2 A/V connecting cable Internal PHANTOM switch (supplied) microphone

AINPUT1/INPUT2 connectors Microphone (optional)

Signal flow

To use the internal microphone, select 1 Input audio in one of the following [INTERNAL MIC]. ways. • Using the internal microphone (no 3 When using the INPUT1/INPUT2 connection required). connectors, set the menu items in • Connecting a microphone or an audio device (optional) to the INPUT1/INPUT2 accordance with the connector and the connectors. (A) connected device. • Connecting an audio device (optional) to To use a microphone the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. (B) • When the microphone is connected to the INPUT1 connector, set [INPUT1 LEVEL] to [MIC]. 2 Select the (AUDIO SET) menu, [MIC SELECT], then [XLR] (p. 65).

98 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing/Editing 99 continued , Dubbing/Editing (play) to play the tape. play to (play) mark appears ontheLCD screen. (pause) point at the whereyou (pause) and start playing back back start playing and (pause) X N X X want to start recording the sound. recording start to want The The recorded. is sound while LCD screen the on remains mark 3 channels in recorded is sound new The and 4. Press The playback pauses. Press thebutton ASSIGN assignedto audio dubbing. The Press Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. Set the POWER toswitch VCR. Press the audio you want to record at the same time. set to [FS48K]. to set cable. i.LINK SAVE. thatof the tape. record additional audio, you can check the picture on thescreen LCDof the camcorder or by connecting your camcorder to a TV using the component video cable. Check the sound by using headphones. withmicrophone, 4-ch a audiosystem data may be rewritten. – MODE] [AUDIO with is recorded tape When the – When yourcamcorder connected is using an – On blank sections of the tape. – When the write-protect tabthe ofcassette is set to – 50i/60i setting on the camcorderdifferent is from Recording sound sound Recording • When you use an external microphone (optional) to • If you add audio to a tape recorded on another device 4 5 6 Assign the audio dubbing functionto one of the page See advance. in buttons for 86 ASSIGN detailson howassign to function. a 1 2 3 Channel Channel 4 Recorded audio Channel 3 INPUT1 INPUT1 INPUT1 INPUT1 –– [XLR [XLR CH SEL] –CH1CH2 CH1, CH2 –CH1CH2 CH1, CH2 CH1, CH2 INPUT2 connector, [INPUT2 set INPUT2 connector, LEVEL]to [LINE], andINPUT2 the set OFF. to switch PHANTOM INPUT1 connector, [INPUT1 set INPUT1 connector, LEVEL] to [LINE], andINPUT1 the set OFF. to switch PHANTOM cable, set the INPUT1/INPUT2 INPUT1/INPUT2 the set cable, ON. to switch PHANTOM INPUT2 connector, [INPUT2 set INPUT2 connector, [MIC]. to LEVEL] • When the audio device is connected to the To use an audio device audio an use To • When the audio device is connected to the • its through powered is microphone the If • the to connected is microphone the When set to [DVSP]. Note – format. HDV the in recorded is tape the When – [ with recorded is tape the When MODE] REC additional sound, the picture will not be output from on the picture the Check AUDIO/VIDEOthe jack. LCD screen or the viewfinder,and the sound on the headphones. INPUT 1/2 CH1 INPUT1 INPUT2 INTERNAL MIC AUDIO/ VIDEO Input INPUT1 CH1 INPUT1 – INPUT2 CH1 – INPUT2 • You cannot record additional audio: b • When you use the AUDIO/VIDEO jack to record The audio input from each jack/connector is is jack/connector each from input audio The follows: as 4 3 or channel in recorded The channel on which the audio is is audio the which on channel The recorded 7 Press x (stop) when you want to stop 6 Press MENU to hide the menu screen. recording.

b Note • You can only record additional audio on a tape recorded on your camcorder. The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on other camcorders (including other HVR-Z1U/ Z1N camcorders).

z Tip • You can adjust the recording volume of additional audio manually.

Checking and adjusting the recorded sound

1 Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio following the procedures in “Recording sound” (p. 99).

2 Press MENU.

3 Select the (AUDIO SET) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

4 Select [AUDIO MIX] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the sound to be output, then press the dial.

Setting To MIX synthesize the original sound (CH1, CH2) with the added sound (CH3, CH4) to be output CH3, CH4 output the added sound (CH3, CH4) only

100 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing/Editing 101 continued , Dubbing/Editing only while recording. Select this when making the time cord continuousbackspace at editing. accordance with the inserted inserted the with accordance cassette To To Select [TCRUN] by turning theSEL/ PUSHEXEC dial, thenpress the dial. Select the running mode byturning the the press then EXEC dial, SEL/PUSH dial. Select [TC FORMAT] by turning the the turning by FORMAT] [TC Select the press then EXEC dial, SEL/PUSH dial. Select the frame mode byturning the the press then EXEC dial, SEL/PUSH dial. Select [TC PRESET] by turning the SEL/ PUSHEXEC dial, thenpress the dial. Select [PRESET]by turningSEL/ the PUSHEXEC dial, thenpress the dial. Select the first 2 digits byturning the the press then EXEC dial, SEL/PUSH dial. and 00:00:00:00 between code time a Set 23:59:59:29. digits. other the up set to 3 step Repeat Select [OK]turning by the SEL/PUSH dial. the press then dial, EXEC Setting REC RUN advance the time code value Setting AUTO set the mode automatically in DFNDF mode frame drop the select select the non-drop framemode Select the running mode. running the Select 1 2 Select Select framethe mode. 1 2 Set the time code value. code the time Set 1 2 3 4 5 Select [PRESET] by turning the SEL/Select by turning the [PRESET] press dial. then the EXEC dial, PUSH 8 7 6 5 POWER switch Select [TC MAKE] by turning the the turning by [TC MAKE] Select EXEC then pressSEL/PUSH the dial, dial. Press MENU. the Select dial, EXEC SEL/PUSH the turning by dial. SET) the (TC/UB then press menu Set the POWER switchPOWER to VCR orSet the CAMERA. Setting the time code value code time the Setting 4 2 3 1 Setting time values time Setting Your camcorderuses 2 types of time values: time codevalues and user bits. • If you set [TC MAKE] to [REGENERATE], TC Setting To PRESET on the Remote Commander does not work. FREE RUN advance the time code freely regardless of the camcorder’s current operation mode. Setting the user bits value The time code starts running once this setting is selected.

9 Press MENU to hide the menu screen. Shooting information (date, time, scene number, etc.) can be superimposed on a tape using up to 8 hexadecimal digit. To cancel the time code setting Select [CANCEL] in step 5 in step 6, or press TC RESET on the Remote Commander. In case of operating the Remote Commander, make sure that the time code is 00:00:00:00, and then set [REMOTE CTRL] to [OFF]. To reset the time code Select [RESET] in step 2 in step 6. Drop frame mode In the NTSC standard, the time code value is based on 30 frames per second, but the exact video frame frequency is in fact 29.97 frames per second. Consequently the time code value POWER switch will deviate from the real time when recording for long time. Drop frame mode corrects for this by skipping 2 frame counts at the beginning of every minute which is not a multiple of 10. In non-drop frame mode, however, no frame counts are omitted, and there is a gradual deviation of the time code from the real time. 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR or b Note CAMERA. • In case of the i.LINK connection, if you start recording when there is no video input signal, the time code may not continue correctly. 2 Press MENU. • If you record HDV and DVCAM (DV) mixed, the time code may be initialized at the backspace editing. 3 Select the (TC/UB SET) menu • If you play back the tape recorded in HDV and by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, DVCAM (DV) mixed, the time code may not match then press the dial. the picture at the backspace editing. • If you set [TC MAKE] to [REGENERATE] in the menu, [TC RUN] is automatically set to [REC Select [UB PRESET] by turning the RUN]. 4 • When [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu is SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the set to 50i, the non-drop frame mode is selected dial. automatically. You cannot change the frame mode. • When recording in the HDV format, discrepancy of 3 frames at the maximum may occur.

102 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing/Editing 103 Dubbing/Editing 0000 0000 00:00:00:00 or 00:00.00:00 or 00:00:00:00 Note properly if the tapedoesnot havetime codeand/or recorded was code time the if or recordings bits user usingnon-compatible a method. connection, the user-bits of the input video are not are they however, camera, on this written displayed during dubbing. Switching the time value time the Switching Press TC/U-BIT. value time the button, the press you time Each bits. user and code time the between changes TC: U-BIT: b • The timecode andbits user cannot be displayed • When you input signal HDV format via i.LINK Presshidetheto MENU menu screen. Select [OK] the SEL/PUSH turning by dial. the then press EXEC dial, Repeat step 6 to set up the other digits. other the set up to 6 Repeat step Select the first 2 digits by turning the the turning by digits first 2 the Select EXEC then pressSEL/PUSH the dial, dial. Select [PRESET] by turning the SEL/ turning by [PRESET] Select dial. the press then dial, EXEC PUSH Note connection, the user-bits are copied, however, they they however, copied, are user-bits the connection, are not regenerated. recorded in the HDV format. HDV in the recorded • When you input HDV format signal via i.LINK b • User-bit valuesappear at every 3 frames for the tape To set the user bits to the real clock time real the to user bits the To set Select the [ON]. TIME REC], then (TC/UB SET) menu, [UB Select [CANCEL] in step 8. step in [CANCEL] Select bits the To reset user Select [RESET]in step 5. 9 cancelTouser the bits setting 8 7 6 5 (supplied), and a digital device such as a Connecting an analog computer to your camcorder using an i.LINK cable (optional). Your camcorder converts VCR to the computer the analog video signal from the VCR to a and transmits it to the computer via your camcorder to be dubbed. To use the signal conversion function, application software to import video signals must be installed on the computer. – Signal conversion function

Connect an analog video device to your camcorder using the A/V connecting cable

Connecting a computer

Refer to the manual supplied with the application software for the system requirements of the computer.

When you have an S video jack on your VCR

S video cable (optional) AUDIO/VIDEO jack

Yellow

A/V connecting White cable (supplied) Red

HDV/DV jack

i.LINK cable (optional)

Signal flow

b Note • Before connecting the i.LINK cable, select the • Select the (OTHERS) menu, [DISP OUTPUT], (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then [DV] then [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 80). (p. 70). If you do this operation with the i.LINK cable connected, the computer may hang up or may not recognize this camcorder.

104 Dubbing/Editing Dubbing/Editing 105 Dubbing/Editing using a copyright protection signal to a computer via your camcorder. COMPONENT jack. OUTPUT • You cannotimport pictures that have been recorded • Analog signals are not output from the DV OUT] by turning t Start importing on the computer. with the to manual the Refer supplied for help on-line its or software program details. Presshidethe to MENU menu screen. Startplayback on the analog device. Select [ON] by turning Selectthe turning SEL/PUSH [ON] by dial. the then press EXEC dial, Select [A/V Select Selectthe dial, EXEC SEL/PUSH the turning by menu (IN/OUT REC) dial. the then press Press MENU. press then dial, EXEC the SEL/PUSH the dial. Set the POWER switchPOWER to VCR. Set the outlet wall the to camcorder your Connect using the supplied connecting cable (DK- 415) and AC Adaptor/charger for the power supply. Turnthe on analog device. Note to the computer correctly depending on the video video the on depending correctly computer the to signal input to your camcorder. Importing a picture to the the to picture a Importing computer b • Your camcorder may not be able to output the signal After importing the picture and sound and picture the importing After Stop importing onthe computer, and stop device. analog the on playback 9 7 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 Troubleshooting persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “C:ss:ss” is displayed on the LCD Troubleshooting screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is activated. See page 111 If you run into any problem using your for details. camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem

Overall operations

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is discharged, running low, or not attached to the camcorder. cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 11). cPlug the AC Adaptor /charger to the wall outlet (p. 13). • The mode switch on the AC Adaptor/charger is set to CHARGE. cSet it to VCR/CAMERA (p. 13). The camcorder does not operate even cDisconnect the AC Adaptor/charger from the wall outlet or remove the when the power is set to on. battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button using a sharp-pointed object. If you press the RESET button, all settings including the clock setting (except the Personal Menu and Picture Profile settings) are reset. A clattering noise is heard when the • This is because some lens functions on the camcorder use a linear camcorder is handled with the mechanism. This is not a malfunction. POWER switch set to OFF or VCR. The supplied Remote Commander cSet [REMOTE CTRL] on the (OTHERS) menu to [ON] (p. 81). does not function. cInsert batteries into the battery compartment with the + – polarities correctly matching the + – marks. If this still does not solve the problem, insert new batteries since the batteries are dead (p. 131). cRemove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor. The camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on for a long time. This is not a malfunction.

Batteries/Power sources

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The battery pack is quickly • The temperature of the environment is too low, or the battery pack has discharged. not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. cFully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one. It may be damaged (p. 11, 118).

106 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 107 Troubleshooting Fully charge the battery againto correct indication the (p. 11). Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the the replace persists, problem the If again. battery the charge Fully batterypackone.with amay new damaged It be (p. 11, 118). Close thepanel. LCD picture The is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open (p. 15). When [VF POWER] is set to [ON], pictures appear on both the LCD panel and the viewfinder (p. 69). Set [Set display the remaining tapeindicator (p. 80). REMAINING] to [ON] on the (OTHERS) menu to always Use the viewfinder lensadjustment lever to adjust the lens (p. 15). Since your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory, no no Memory, Cassette the with compatible is not camcorder your Since appears. indicator Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor/charger from the the from AC Adaptor/charger the and disconnect power, the off Turn wall outlet. Then, connectagain. it Refer to the indicator list (p.list indicator the to Refer 132). Moisture condensationstarting is yourin camcorder (p. 120). battery pack has not been charged enough. c See page 19. Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor/charger) is is AC pack or Adaptor/charger) (battery power source the sure Make (p. correctly connected 11). (p. again it attach then camcorder, the from pack battery the 11). Remove (p. camcorder the to pack battery charged a Attach 11). pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. c c c c c c c c • A problem has occurred in theremaining battery time indicator, or the c c c c • The temperature of the environment is too high or too low, or the battery Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cause and/or CorrectiveActions LCD screen/viewfinder Cassette tapes Cassette The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared. The remaining tapeindicator not is displayed. The picture in the viewfindernot is clear. The Cassette Memoryindicator does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory. A problem occurswhen the AC the to is connected camcorder Adaptor/charger. An unknownAn indicator appears on the screen. Cassette is not ejected even when the when the even ejected not is Cassette cassette lid is open. The power turnsfrequently off although the remaining battery battery the that indicates indicator pack has enough power to operate. Symptom An unknown language appears on the screen. Symptom Cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment. The remaining battery timeindicator doesnot indicate the correct time. Symptom Recording

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not start when you cSet the POWER switch to CAMERA (p. 14). press REC START/STOP. cThe tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. cSet the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 114). cThe tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. 120). The tape does not start when you cRelease the HOLD lever (p. 21). press REC START/STOP on the handle. The power abruptly turns off. cCharge the battery pack (p. 11). The zoom does not function. cSet the ZOOM switch correctly (p. 22). cWhen using the zoom lever on the Remote Commander, set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/REMOTE (p. 23). The handle zoom does not work. cSet the handle zoom switch to H or L (p. 23). The SteadyShot does not function. cPress the ASSIGN button assigned to the SteadyShot (p. 86). cSet [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] on the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 60). The auto focus does not function. cSet the FOCUS switch to AUTO to enable auto focus (p. 32). cThe recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 32). The focus is set to auto, but the focus • Even during auto focusing, you can focus manually by rotating the focus shifts as the focus ring rotates. ring (p. 33). A vertical band appears when • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is recording candlelight or electric light too high. This is not a malfunction. in the dark. A vertical band appears when • This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction. recording a bright subject. Tiny spots in white appear on the • The spots appear at a slower shutter speed. This is not a malfunction. screen. Oblique stripes appear on the screen. cSet the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to OFF (p. 31). Picture appears too bright on the cCancel the back light function (p. 25). screen, and the subject does not appear on the screen.

108 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 Troubleshooting ith the tape recorded in the HDV the in recorded tape the ith Set [COMPONENT] on the on the [COMPONENT] Set (p. device connected the of requirements 73). the to menu according REC) (IN/OUT When you are using the component video cable, makethe surered and whiteplugsof the A/V connecting cable are connected(p. 52). not a malfunction. isnot a malfunction. user-bits recorded and dubbed via i.LINK connection. [------] appears --] appears -- [-- -- connection. i.LINK via dubbed and recorded user-bits during playback,and [00 00 00 00] duringfast-forward/rewinding. however, this is not a malfunction. If you start playback, both time code and picture are displayedcorrectly from the beginning. isnot a malfunction. Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (p. 121). Turn up the volume (p. 48). On the (p. [MIX] to MIX] [AUDIO set menu, (AUDIO SET) When you are usingScable an VIDEOa component or video 64). cable, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected as well (p. 52). Adjust [SHARPNESS] to the PICTURE to side in the PROFILE the Adjust – (soften) [SHARPNESS] function (p. 34). Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (p. 121). Reverse playback is not possible w possible not is playback Reverse format. If the tape has reached the end, rewind the tape (p.tape the rewind 48). end, the reached has tape the If c c • was tape in The both HDV recorded and DVCAM is This (DV) formats. • A blank sectionontape thebeing is played. • The datacodetape on aa with scratch or noisecannot be read. •(p. recording after ejected was cassette The 50). • The cassetteisand new has nothingrecorded. • Thereais blank sectionatthe beginning or in the middletape. of the This • HDV without signal the video if is not correctly displayed are User-bits • The time code at the beginning of recording may not appear correctly, • Thereais blank sectionatthe beginning or in the middletape. of the This c c c c c c c c Cause and/or Corrective Actions Playback Cannotviewthe picture or hear the sound on the TV connected withthe component video cable. No picture appears during END Review. or SEARCH Rec “---” is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing was recorded without settingthe date and time. work.not does SEARCH END • CAMERA. to set is switch POWER The END SEARCH does not work correctly. User-bits are not displayed correctly during fast-forward and rewinding. The time code does notreturn to 00:00:00:00 evenif the tape was rewound to the beginning of recording. The date searchindex and search do not work. The sound breaksoff. No soundNolow or aonly sound is heard. Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged. Horizontal lines appear on the on the appear lines Horizontal picture. The displayedpictures are not cleardonot or appear. Cannotplay back in reverse direction. Symptom Cannot play back. Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The picture appears distorted on the • This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 wide mode on 4:3 TV. a 4:3 TV. cTo play back the picture, set [DOWN CONVERT] on the (IN/ OUT REC) menu (p. 74). cBefore recording, set [DV WIDE REC] on the (IN/OUT REC) menu to [OFF] (p. 72). Noises appear and is displayed • On the (OTHERS) menu, change the [50i/60i SEL] setting to 50i on the screen. and playback the tape (p. 82). appears on the LCD screen. • This appears when you play back a tape recorded on other recording devices using a 4-channel microphone. This camcorder does not comply with the 4-channel microphone recording standard.

Dubbing

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Pictures from connected devices are cSet [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] on the (OTHERS) menu not displayed on the LCD screen or (p. 80). the viewfinder. Cannot dub correctly using the A/V cSet [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] on the (OTHERS) menu connecting cable. (p. 80). When connected using an i.LINK cSet [VCR HDV/DV] on the (IN/OUT REC) menu according to the cable, no picture appears on the requirements of the connected device (p. 70). monitor screen during dubbing. New sound added to a recorded tape cIn the (AUDIO SET) menu, set [AUDIO MIX] to [MIX] or is not heard. [CH3,CH4] (p. 100). Pictures disappears for a moment • If you press EXPANDED FOCUS during recording in the DVCAM when you press EXPANDED (DV) format while transferring pictures to the connected device, pictures FOCUS. disappear when switching from the normal size to the expanded size.

110 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 111 Troubleshooting

ss ss / E:62: / C:32 ss ss ss ss ss indicator may flash, even if there are approximately 5 to 10 minutes Eject the cassette, set the POWER switch to OFF, and leave it for about about for it leave and OFF, to switch POWER the set cassette, the Eject 1 hourthe withcassette lid open (p. 120). A batteryA pack“InfoLITHIUM” that is not an batterypack is being used. “InfoLITHIUM”Use an battery(p. pack 118). Moisture condensation has occurred. Remove thecassette and leave your 1 at least for camcorder (p. cassette the re-insert then hour, 120). Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (p. 121). Symptoms that aredescribed not above haveoccurred. Remove and perform not Do again. camcorder your operate then cassette, the insert this procedure if moisture startscondenseto (p. 120). Remove thesource. powerReconnect it againoperate and your camcorder again. tape. the Change E remaining. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony servicefacility. Inform themof the 5-digit code,whichstarts from “E.” Slow flashing: • Therelessis than 5 minutes remaining the on tape. • No cassette is inserted.* • The write-protect tab on the cassetteis set lock to (p. 114).* flashing: Fast • The tape has run out.* Slow flashing: • The write-protect tab on the cassetteis set lock to (p. 114). flashing: Fast • Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 120). • The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 111). c Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after you triedcouple a of times, contactyour Sony dealerlocal orauthorized Sony servicefacility. C:04: c C:21: c C:22: c C:31 c c c E:61: • Dependingoperating, on the environmental,or battery conditions,the Cause and/or Corrective Actions c (Self- ss : ss E: ss/ : (Warningindicator pertaining to (Battery level warning) • The battery packnearlyis used up. ss (Moisturecondensation warning)* (Eject cassette warning)* cassette (Eject Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators display/Warning Self-diagnosis Q the tape) Z % diagnosis display) C: Indication E * You melody hear a or sound beep when the warning indicators appear on the screen. If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. See the page in in page the See following. the check viewfinder, the in or LCD screen the on appear indicators If for details. parentheses Warning indicators and messages and indicators Warning Warning messages

If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details.

Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/ References Battery Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. cSee page 117. Battery level is low. cCharge the battery (p. 11). Old battery. Use a new one. cSee page 118. Z Re-attach the power source. – Moisture % Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette. cSee page 120. condensation % Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. cSee page 120. Cassette/Tape Q Insert a cassette. cSee page 18. Z Reinsert the cassette. cThe cassette might be damaged, etc. Q Z The tape is locked - check the tab. cSee page 114. Q The tape has reached the end. – Others Cannot record due to copyright protection. – Cannot add audio. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. cSee page 98. Not recorded in DVCAM mode. Cannot add audio. cSee page 98. Cannot add audio on the blank portion of a tape. cSee page 98. HDV recorded tape. Cannot add audio. cSee page 98. Cannot add audio. cSee page 98 No registered value set in SHOT-A. cRegister a setting in A (p. 40). No registered value set in SHOT-B. cRegister a setting in B (p. 40). Change to correct tape format. cThe pictures cannot be played back because of an incompatible format. No output image in “VCR HDV/DV”. Change cStop inputting the playback signal, format. or reset [VCR HDV/DV] (p. 70). Already added to CAMERA mode’s P-MENU. – Already added to VCR mode’s P-MENU. – x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette. cSee page 121.

112 Troubleshooting Additional Information 113 Additional Information Note country or region. Sony TV TV models Sony KD-34XBR960, KD-36XS955, KD-34XS955, KD-30XS955 KDE-55XBR950, KDE-50XS955, KDE-42XS955, KDE-37XS955 KDF-60WE655, KDF-55WE655, KDF-50WE655, KDF-42WE655, KDF-60XS655, KDF-55XS655 KDP-57WS655, KDP-51WS655 KE-42M1 KE-MX42K1, KE-MX42N1, KE-MX32K1, KE-MX32N1, KE-P42M1 KF-50WE620, KF-42WE620 KLV-32M1, KLV-23M1 KP-57WS520, KP-51WS520, KP-46WT520 KV-36HS420, KV-34HS420, KV-32HS420, KV-30HS420, KV-27HS420 KV-DX32K9H, KV-DX32K90B, KV-DX32K90L KV-HR32K90,KV-HR36N90, KV-HR36K90, KV-HR29N90KV-HR34N90, etc. KV-HZ29N90,KV-HZ34N90, Simple setting of the clock by time time by clock the of setting Simple difference by time local the to clock the set easily can You your using when difference time a setting on TIME] [WORLD Select abroad. camcorder the difference (p. time the set then menu, (OTHERS) 78). As of 1stAs of October, 2004 b • Some models are not available depending the on On HDV compatible TVs TVs compatible HDV On component the TV with HDV compatible An pictures playback view to required is jack input table the See format. HDV the in recorded below. It is recommendeduse to an i.LINKcable to connect these TVs. [b] [a] Used in Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,Jamaica, Japan, Surinam, Peru, Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, the etc. Venezuela, U.S.A., Denmark, Republic, Czech China, Finland, Germany,Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,Italy, Kuwait, Norway, Zealand, New Malaysia, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic,Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. etc. Ukraine, Russia, Monaco, Iraq, System NTSC Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, PAL Belgium, Austria, Australia, MPAL - PALN - Brazil SECAM Argentina, Paraguay,Uruguay Iran, Guiana, France, Bulgaria, AC-VQ850 On color systems TV Yourcamcorder is an NTSCsystem-based camcorder.you If want to view theplayback picture recorded in the DV format onaTV, it (see TV system-based NTSC an be must AUDIO/VIDEOinput the with list) following jack. You can use your camcorder in any country/ Adaptor/charger the AC using regions 50/60Hz. AC within camcorder your with 240V, supplied to 100V commerciallyaUse available plug AC adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the [b]. outlet wall the of design abroad supply Power Using your camcorder camcorder your Using Additional Information Additional Your camcorder does not record copyright HDV format and control signals on the tape when it records. recording/playback Audio mode The DVCAM format has 2 audio modes.

Your camcorder is capable of recording in the Fs32K (12-bit) mode HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats. The original sound can be recorded in channels It is recommended to use a cassette with the 1 and 2, and the new sound in channels 3 and 4 mark to record in the HDV/DV format. in 32 kHz. The balance between channels 1/2 It is recommended to use a cassette with the and channels 3/4 can be adjusted by selecting [AUDIO MIX] in the menu settings during mark to record in the DVCAM playback and audio dubbing. If you select format. [MIX], the sounds of channel 1/2 and channel 3/ What is the HDV ( ) format? 4 are synthesized to be output. The HDV format is a video format developed to Fs48K (16-bit) mode record and play back digital high definition A new sound cannot be recorded but the original (HD) video signals on a DV cassette. sound can be recorded in high quality using 2 Your camcorder adopts the Interlace mode with channels. The audio mode can be indicated on 1080 effective scan lines of screen ruling the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (1080i, number of pixels 1440 × 1080 dots). You may not add a sound on a DVCAM The video bit rate for recording is about 25 formatted-tape which does not comply with the Mbps. condition of the DVCAM format as described i.LINK is adopted for the digital interface, on page 116 or when you recorded on a DV- enabling a digital connection with an HDV formatted tape. In this case, “NS” appears on the compatible TV or computer. LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Playback Notes on cassette tapes • Your camcorder can play back pictures in the To prevent accidental erasure DVCAM (DV) format and HDV1080i Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set specification. to SAVE. • Your camcorder can play back a picture recorded in the 720/30p system of the HDV format but cannot output it from the HDV/ DV jack. Copyright signal When you play back If the cassette you play back on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it to a tape in another video device connected to your camcorder. REC: The cassette can be recorded. When you record SAVE: The cassette cannot be recorded (write- protected). You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. [Cannot record due to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on the TV screen if you try to record such software.

114 Additional Information Additional Information 115 Additional Information All other productnames mentionedherein may bethe trademarks or registered trademarks of companies. respective their mentioned not are “®” and “™” Furthermore, in each casethis in manual. Gold-plated connector Do not put a label a label put not Do along this border. and are are and Labeling position Labeling Note Memory. HDV and and HDV of Company Victor and Corporation Sony Ltd. Japan of trademarks are trademarks. b • Cassette with compatible is not camcorder Your When cleaning the gold-plated connector a on connector gold-plated the clean Generally, 10 every after swab cotton-wool a with cassette ejected. been it has times is cassette the on connector gold-plated If the may indicator tape remaining the dusty, or dirty correctly. be not indicated After using the cassette Rewind the to to avoid beginning the tape distortionof the picture or the sound.The cassette should then be put in its case, and stored position. upright an in When labeling thecassette locations the on only label the place to Be sure as shownthe in following illustrationsoas not to cause malfunction of yourcamcorder. Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes Compatibility of the The recording format of the picture is defined according to the recorder’s format as described DVCAM and DV below. Recorder’s Cassette’s Recording formats format format format DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM The DVCAM format was developed as a DV more reliable and higher-end format than the DV DVCAM DV consumer DV format. Explained here are the DV differences, compatibility, and limitations on editing for the DVCAM and DV formats. • This camcorder complies with the DVCAM format. Though mini DV cassettes can be used for recording, Differences between the DVCAM and DV we recommend you use mini DVCAM cassettes to formats get the most out of the high reliability of the DVCAM format. Specifica- DVCAM DV • The recording time of mini DV cassettes is 1/3 tion shorter than that indicated on mini DV cassettes when recorded in the DVCAM format. Track pitch 15 µm10µm Audio sampling 12 bit: 32 kHz 12 bit: 32 kHz Compatibility on playback frequency 16 bit: 48 kHz 16 bit: 32 kHz, Tape On DV video On DVCAM 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz equipment video equipment Audio Lock mode Unlock mode recording DV-formatted Can be played Can be played mode* back back only when recorded in SP Time code Drop frame Drop frame mode system or Non- system only drop frame DVCAM- Can be played Can be played system formatted back on some back (SMPTE time equipment code) Compatibility on editing using DV jacks * There are 2 modes for audio recording, lock mode When this camcorder is connected to other and unlock mode. In lock mode, the sampling digital video equipment using an i.LINK cable, frequencies of audio and video are synchronized. In the recording format of edited tapes is defined unlock mode, which the consumer DV format according to the source tape and the recorder’s adopts, the 2 sampling frequencies are independent. format as described below. Playback or editing Therefore, lock mode is more effective than unlock using the edited tape may be limited depending mode in digital processing and smooth transition during audio editing. on dubbing operation. Start dubbing after reading “Limitations on editing” (p. 117).

Source Player’s Re- Record- tape format corder’s ing format format DV- DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM1) formatted DV DV (SP mode only)

116 Additional Information Additional Information 117 continued , Additional Information mark. up, and insert itin your camcorder right shots. taking start you before surrounding temperature is 10°C (50°F)or the can use you time of length the and below, do case, that In shorter. becomes pack battery one of the following to use the battery pack for time. longer a –it warm to pocket a in pack battery the Put start using yourcamcorder. to 10°C between of temperature ambient an 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the CHARGE lamp turns off. Ifyou charge the battery pack outsideof this temperature range, youmay not be ableto charge it efficiently. pack. To use the battery pack effectively pack battery the use To • Battery packperformance decreases when the To charge the battery pack • you before pack battery the charge to sure Be • We recommend charging the batterypack in • battery the remove complete, is charging After This unit is compatible the with is compatible unit This “InfoLITHIUM”battery pack (L series). Your the with only operates camcorder “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs have the battery is the “InfoLITHIUM” What pack? lithium- a is pack battery “InfoLITHIUM” The ion batterypack that has functions for to operating related information communicating AC and camcorder your between conditions Adaptor/charger. calculates pack battery “InfoLITHIUM” The the to according consumption power the operating conditions of your camcorder,and minutes. time in battery remaining the displays remaining the Adaptor/charger, AC an With appear. time charging and time battery About the the About “InfoLITHIUM” pack battery 1) DVCAM DVCAM DV (Compati- bility depends on models.) DV Record- ing format DV DV DVCAM DVCAM DV DV Re- corder’s format 3) DV DVCAM DV Player’s format DVCAM DVCAM 2) 2) Note functions may be limited regardless of the format of and recorders. players backDVCAM-formatted a tape. Even if the tapeis played back, quality of the playback cannot be be partly will format code time The guaranteed. misadjusted. format1),intape as the produced willin be the will be format time the DVCAMcode format and partly misadjusted. performDV dubbingtapeof recorded a in DV format,the tape produced willbe in the DVCAM partly be will format code time the which format misadjusted.recordedwill (Thereno effecton the be cases.) certain in except picture used, you may not be able to edit DVCAM- edit to able be not may you used, mode is recording audio if the tapes formatted unlock mode. Inthis case, dub using audio/ jacks. video cannot record or edit on DV-formatted tapes tapes DV-formatted on edit or record cannot using miniDVCAM video equipment. DVCAM- formatted DVCAM- formatted DV- formatted Source tape • equipment video DVCAM the on Depending You may find the following limitations when when limitations following the find may You editing tape a produced bydubbing or editing the using HDV/DV jack: • you pitch, track in difference the to Due Limitations on editing b • If you use tapes1)in to as3) above editing, for the 3)Some mini DV video equipment may be able to play 2)If the tape that is to be dubbed is in the DVCAM DVCAM the in is dubbed be to is that tape the 2)If 1)When using mini DVCAM videoequipment to – Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-F770/ About battery life F970 (optional). • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity • Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent drops little by little as you use it more and playback, fast forward or rewind operation more, and as time passes. When the available wears out the battery pack faster. We battery time is shortened considerably, a recommend using a large capacity battery probable cause is that the battery pack has pack: NP-F770/F970 (optional). reached the end of its life. Please buy a new • Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF battery pack. when not recording or playing back on your • The battery life varies depending on how it is camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed stored and the operating conditions and when your camcorder is in recording standby environment for each battery pack. or playback pause. • Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony times the expected recording time, and make Corporation. trial recordings before making the actual recording. • Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant. About remaining battery time indicator • When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again. The indication on the remaining battery time will be indicated correctly. Note, however, that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or when the battery pack is frequently used. Use the remaining battery time indication as a guide to the approximate shooting time. • The E mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery time remaining, depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment. About storage of the battery pack • If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it on your camcorder once a year to maintain the proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, eject a cassette and leave your camcorder in tape recording standby until the power goes off.

118 Additional Information Additional Information 119 Additional Information Mbps stands for “megabits per second,”or the amount ofthat datacan sent or be received in 1 second.For example, abaud rate of 100 Mbps means that100 megabitsdata of canbe sent in 1 second. device. It is also indicated near the i.LINK interface on some device. indicated the from differ may rate baud The value when the unitis connected to devicewith maximum baud rate. a different Use the Sony i.LINK4-pin-to-4-pin cable HDV/DV dubbing). (during i.LINK and are trademarksof Sony Corporation. About the required i.LINK cable * Whatis Mbps? unit on this functions i.LINK use To For detailson how todub when this unit is connectedother to video devicehaving a i.LINK Interface, see page 89. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK VAIO a Sony (e.g. by made device compatible series personalcomputer) as wellto as video device. Some i.LINK compatiblevideo device such as recorders/players, DVD , Digital and MICROMV recorders/players arenot to connecting Before unit. this with compatible other device,be sureconfirm to whether the with HDV/DVCAM is compatible (DV) device or not. For detailson precautionsand compatible application software, refer also to the operating connected. be to device the for instructions S100 (approx.100Mbps*) S200 (approx.200Mbps) S400 (approx.400Mbps) Tip Note by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Electronics and Electrical of Institute by the Engineers. data transport bus proposed by Sony,anda is trademark approved by many corporations. unitwith the i.LINKcable. When connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible havingdevice two or operating the to refer Interfaces, i.LINK more instructionsof the deviceconnected. to be About i.LINK Baud rate Baud i.LINK About according varies rate baud maximum i.LINK’s types. 3 are There device. the to in “Specifications” under listed is rate baud The of piece each of instructions operating the • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized z • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 b • Normally, onlydevice one canbe connected to this i.LINK is a digital serial interface for for interface serial is ai.LINK digital transferringdigital video, ,and device. i.LINK-compatible other to data other You can also control otherdevice using the i.LINK. i.LINK-compatible device can be connected usingan i.LINK cable.Possible applications are operations and data transactions withvarious devices. AV digital Whenor more 2 i.LINK-compatible deviceare connected to this unit in a daisy chain, possible are transactions data and operations with not only the device that this unitis the via devices other with also but to connected device. connected directly Note,however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the device the of specifications and characteristics data and operations Also, connected. be to transactionsmay not be possible on some connected device. What is i.LINK? About i.LINK About i.LINK- an is unit this on Interface i.LINK The the describes This section Interface. compliant i.LINKstandard and its features. • Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for Maintenance and example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. precautions • When disconnecting the power cord, pull by the plug and not the cord. • Do not damage the power cord such as by On use and care placing anything heavy on it. • Do not use or store the camcorder and • Keep metal contacts clean. accessories in the following locations. • Keep the Remote Commander and battery out – Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never of children’s reach. If the battery is leave them exposed to temperatures above accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor 60°C (140°F), such as under direct sunlight, immediately. near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, They may malfunction or become – consult your local authorized Sony service deformed. facility. – Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical – wash off any liquid that may have contacted vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. your skin. – Near strong radio waves or radiation. The – if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with camcorder may not be able to record plenty of water and consult a doctor. properly. – Near AM receivers and video equipment. When not using your camcorder for a Noise may occur. long time – Sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or Occasionally turn it on and let it run such as by dust gets in your camcorder, it may playing back tapes for about 3 minutes. malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction Moisture condensation cannot be repaired. If your camcorder is brought directly from a – Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD cold place to a warm place, moisture may screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be condense inside your camcorder, on the surface exposed to direct sunlight. This damages of the tape, or on the lens. In this state, the tape the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD may stick to the head drum and be damaged or screen. your camcorder may not operate correctly. If – Anywhere very humid. there is moisture inside your camcorder, [%Z • Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette] or [% pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor/charger). Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.] • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories appears. The indicator will not appear when the recommended in these operating instructions. moisture condenses on the lens. • Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your If moisture condensation has occurred camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. None of the functions except cassette ejection Sometimes this malfunction cannot be will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your repaired. camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the the cassette lid open. Your camcorder can be casing, unplug your camcorder and have it used again if % or Z does not appear when the checked by a Sony dealer before operating it power is turned on again. any further. If moisture starts to condense, your camcorder • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, sometimes cannot detect condensation. If this modifying, or mechanical shock. Be happens, the cassette is sometimes not ejected particularly careful of the lens. for 10 seconds after the cassette lid is opened. • Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when you This is not a malfunction. Do not close the are not using your camcorder. cassette lid until the cassette is ejected.

120 Additional Information Additional Information 121 continued , Additional Information surface. at the seaside. alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and and repellent cloths, chemical alcohol, insecticide. hands. vinyl objects for a long periodof time. service facility to have the video head head video the have to facility service replaced. cloth in the following in instances: following the cloth – When there are fingerprintson the lens – In hothumid or locations – When the lens is exposedto salty air such as dust. or dirt little as described above. body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with with moistened lightly cloth soft a with body water, and thenwipe the casingwith adrysoft cloth. being damaged. – benzine, thinner, as such chemicals Using – Handling with above substanceson your – or rubber with contact in case the Leaving screen,as it may cause damage. screen. LCD the on appear may image residual This is not a malfunction. a not is This up. heat may screen LCD malfunction. LCD an use to recommended is it dirty, cleaning cloth (optional) to clean it. Whenyou use theLCD Cleaning Kit(optional), do not LCD the to directly liquid cleaning the apply the with moistened paper cleaning Use screen. liquid. About care and storage of the lens the of storage and care About • a soft with clean lens the of surface the Wipe • Store in a well-ventilated location subject to • lens the clean periodically molds prevent To Cleaning the the casing Cleaning • camcorder the clean soiled, is casing the If • from finish the to prevent following the Avoid LCD screen LCD • LCD on the pressure excessive add not Do • If yourcamcorder is usedinacold place, a • While using your camcorder, the backthe of To clean the LCD screen • If fingerprints or dust make the LCDscreen Dirty video head. Use a cleaning x cassette.] appears on the screen during during screen the on appears cassette.] recording. sound breaks off. breaks sound playback picture or the screen is displayed blue. in use.If you cannot obtaina clear image even after using acleaning cassette, it might be contact Please worn. is head video the because Sony authorized local or dealer Sony your –[ – Playback pictures do notmove. – move. not does pictures playback of part A – Playback pictures do notappear or the video heads for 10 seconds with the cleaning cleaning the with seconds 10 for heads video cassette. – the on appears noise Mosaic-pattern cannot record pictures normally,distorted or picture or soundisplayed back. humid place. humid a shower. conditioned car or room into a hot place outside. slope into a place warmed upby a heating device. • long after wear from suffers head video The • Ifthe following problem occurs, clean the Video head Video • Whenthe video head becomes dirty, you How toHow prevent moisturecondensation When you bringyour camcorderfrom a cold in camcorder your put place, warm a into place bag the Remove tightly. it seal and bag a plastic bag plastic the inside temperature air the when (after temperature surrounding the reached has about 1 hour). • and a hot in camcorder your use you When • Whenyouyour use camcorder aftera squall or • air- an from camcorder your bring you When Note on moisture condensation Moisture maycondense when you bring your place a warm into place a cold from camcorder (orvice versa)when or you use yourcamcorder below. shown as place humid a in • ski a from camcorder your bring you When It is recommended you operate your camcorder 2 Remove dust from inside the viewfinder about once a month to keep it in an optimum and the part shown below with a blower. state for a long time. To charge the pre-installed battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF. The pre- installed battery is always charged while you are using your camcorder but it will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. The battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. However, even if the pre- installed battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected if you are not recording the date. Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor/charger, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF for more than 24 hours. Removing dust from inside the viewfinder 1 Remove the viewfinder. While sliding the viewfinder release lever down 1, slide and remove the viewfinder 2.

122 Additional Information Additional Information 123 Ω continued (ohms), , Ω (ohms), Ω (ohms) Ω Additional Information Ω : 525: mVp-p (75 % color-bar), R) Ω /C B (kilohms) (kilohms), Outputimpedance less than (kilohms)), Input impedance more than (C Ω R Ω Ω /P B Input impedance75 3.5 (Ø minijack Stereo mm) Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) XLR 3-pin, female, 3 dBu: -60 k +40 dBu: 10.8 k (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms) i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector S400) 8.8 cm (3.5 type) 250000 (1120 × 224) Videosignal: 1 Vp-p, 75 unbalanced,negative sync 327 signal: Audio impedance load (at mV 47 k 47 k Luminancesignal: 1 Vp-p, 75 12 × (Optical) 2.8 F = 1.6 21/4in.) ~ (3/16- 4.5-54mm 35 a to converted When camera still mm 32.5 - 390 mm (1 5/16(40 - - 15 480 3/8 mm (1 in.) 5/8 - 19TVmode) 4:3 in.) in [INDOOR] A/B], [AUTO], [ONE-PUSH (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K±7 steps) 3 (F (lux) lx 1.6) (ohms), unbalanced 1Y: (0.3 Vp-p negative) sync V P 2.2 k unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p (at Burst/ NTSC), 0.3 Vp-p(at Burst/PAL),75 HDV/DV jack Headphones jack jack LANC connectors INOUT1/INPUT2 LCD screen LCD Picture Total dot number Input/Output connectors Audio/Video input/output S VIDEO input/output Focal length Color temperature illumination Minimum COMPONENT OUTPUT jack OUTPUT COMPONENT 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Helical rotary heads, 2 scanning system Helical rotary heads, 2 Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio Layer2 Quantization: 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz,stereo) Transfer rate:kbps 384 Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits(Fs 48 kHz, stereo) NTSC color, EIA standards, 1080/60i specification PAL color, CCIRstandards, 1080/50i specification the with Mini DV cassette printed the with Mini DV cassette printed mark mark Approx. 18.812 mm/s Approx. 28.218 mm/s 18.812 Approx. SP: mm/s 63 min a(using PHDVM-63DM cassette) 41 min a(using PHDVM-63DM cassette) SP: 63 (using min a PHDVM-63DM cassette) 2 Approx. 40 min PHDVM-63DM a (using s cassette) (color) viewfinder Electric 6 mm (1/3 type) 3CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx.000 1 120 pixels Effective: Approx. 1 070000 pixels T* Vario-Sonnar Zeiss Carl Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 72 mm (2 7/8 in.) Video recordingVideo system (HDV) (DVCAM system (DV))recording Video (HDV) system recording Audio Audio recording system (DVCAM (DV)) signal Video Usable cassette Tape speed (HDV) Tape speed (DVCAM) Tape speed (DV) (HDV) time Recording/playback (DVCAM) time Recording/playback Recording/playback time (DV SP) Fast forward/rewindtime Viewfinder Image device Lens Specification System General AC Adaptor/charger AC-VQ850 Power requirements Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 12/24 V DC (only Average power consumption (when using the for negative grounded cars) battery pack, and external microphones) Current consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder 0.35 - 0.18 A with normal brightness: Power consumption HDV recording 8.0 W at 60 Hz operation* 25 W DVCAM (DV) recording 7.6 W at 60 Hz Charged mode: operation* 35 VA (100 V AC), 50 VA (240 V AC) During camera recording using the LCD with Operating mode: normal brightness: 40 VA (100 V AC), 50 VA (240 V AC) HDV recording 8.5 W at 60 Hz operation* Output voltage DVCAM (DV) recording 8.1 W at 60 Hz DC 8.4 V, 2.0 A in operating mode operation* Battery charge terminal: * Power consumption at 50 Hz operation will be 8.4 V, 1.4 A in charge mode slightly lower. Operating temperature Operating temperature 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage temperature Storage temperature -20° C to + 60° C (-4° F to + 140° F) -20° C to + 60° C (-4° F to + 140° F) Dimensions (approx.) Dimensions (approx.) 136 × 48 × 90 mm (5 1/3 × 1 10/16 × 163 × 194 × 365 mm (6 1/2 × 7 3/4 × 3 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting 14 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) parts Mass (Approx.) Mass (approx.) 2.1 kg (4 lb 10 oz) main unit only 280 g (9.9 oz) excluding the power cord 2.2 kg (4 lb 14 oz) including the NP-F570 rechargeable battery pack, PHDVM-63DM Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570) cassette and lens hood. Maximum output voltage Supplied accessories DC 8.4 V See page 10. Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 15.8 Wh (2 200 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 38.4 × 20.6 × 70.8 mm (1 9/16 × 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 change without notice.

124 Additional Information Quick Reference 125 continued , Quick Reference Quick POWER switch (p. switch POWER 14) N SHOT TRANSITION operation buttons (p. 40) (p.Eyecup 16) (p. lever release Viewfinder 122) Rear remote sensor (p. lamp recording camera Rear 20) release) (battery RELEASE BATT (p.button 11) REC START/STOP button (p. 20) i.LINK lamps (p. 92, 95) signal. i.LINK an handling when up Lights (p. pack Battery 11) (p. part attaching adaptor Shoe 130) Power zoom lever (p. 22) EXPANDED (p.button FOCUS 33) (p. belt Grip 4) Camcorder A B C D E F G H I J K L M controls Identifying parts and parts Identifying Quick Reference Quick A Hook for the shoulder strap * The GAIN, ASSIGN 2/5 buttons have a raised tactile dot. Use it to identify the location of the buttons. B Zoom ring (p. 23) C Focus ring (p. 32) To attach the shoulder strap D FOCUS switch (AUTO/MAN (manual)/ Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your INFINITY) (p. 32) camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. E ZOOM switch (p. 22) F ND FILTER switch (1/2/OFF) (p. 30) G PUSH AUTO button (p. 33) H WHT BAL (One-push white balance) button (p. 26) I GAIN switch (H/M/L) (p. 29) J WHT BAL (white balance) switch (A/B/ PRESET) (p. 26) K Handle zoom switch (H/L/OFF) (p. 23) L Format lamps (p. 20) M Viewfinder (p. 3, 15) N ASSIGN buttons (1 – 6)* (p. 86) O ZEBRA/PEAKING switch (p. 31, 34) P IRIS button (p. 28) Q GAIN button* (p. 29) R AUTO LOCK switch (p. 26, 28, 30) S WHT BAL (white balance) button (p. 26) T SHUTTER SPEED button (p. 30)

126 Quick Reference Quick Reference 127 continued , Quick Reference Quick tactile dot. Use it to identify the location of the buttons. * Theand+ VOLUME PLAY buttons have raised a LCD screen (p.LCD screen 15) 3, (p. dial IRIS 28) RESET button including RESET, all If you press settings Menu Personal the (except setting clock the andPicture Profile settings) return to the default. VOLUME –/+ buttons*(p. 48) (p.DATA CODE button 51) DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 12, 50) (p.(VCR) button END SEARCH 50) zoom Handle lever (p. 23) (Rewind, buttons control Video Playback*, Fast-forward,Pause, Stop, Slow, Record) (p. 48) LCD BRIGHT –/+ buttons (p. 15) LCD (p. BACKLIGHT switch 15) TC/U-BIT button(p. 103) (p. BARS button 22) RECHOLD START/STOP button and (p.lever 21) AUDIO (p. LEVELdial CH1 37) AUDIO SELECTCH1 (p. switch 37) AUDIO SELECTCH2 (p. switch 37) AUDIO(p. LEVELdial CH2 37) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R A LANC jack (blue) The LANC control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video device and peripherals connected to it. B i (headphones) jack When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. C Hook for the shoulder strap (p. 126) D HDV/DV jack (p. 52, 89, 90, 93, 94, 96) E Microphone (p. 98) F Front camera recording lamp (p. 20) G Front remote sensor H Speaker I Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality as fine as a Carl Zeiss lens. The lens for your camcorder is also T*- coated to suppress unwanted reflection and faithfully reproduce colors. MTF stands for Modulation Transfer Function.The value number indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.

128 Quick Reference Quick Reference 129 continued , Quick Reference Quick S VIDEO jack (p. 52, 54, 91, 94) COMPONENT (p.OUTPUT jack 54) 52, Tripod receptacle tripod the of length the that sure Make inch). mm (7/32 5.5 than less is screw Otherwise, you cannotattach thetripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder. INPUT1 connector(XLR) (p. 38,98) INPUT2 connector(XLR) (p. 38,98) Microphone holder(p. 38) (p.AUDIO/VIDEO jack 94, 91, 54, 52, 98) 1INPUT PHANTOM power switch (p. 39) 2INPUT PHANTOM power switch (p. 39) A B C D E F G H I A Shoe adaptor To remove the lens hood To connect an accessory, press down and Loosen the lens hood fixing screw, then turn the push it to the end, and then tighten the lens hood in the direction of the arrow. screw. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory. When you attach the shoe adaptor, be careful not to damage the LCD panel. B Lens hood (p. 20) C OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 18) D Cassette compartment lid (p. 18) E Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 15) Hood fixing screw F PICTURE PROFILE button (p. 34) G MENU button (p. 57) To attach the lens hood Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the H P-MENU button (p. 83) camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the I STATUS CHECK button (p. 24, 51) opposite direction of the arrow in the figure J SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 57) above. Tighten the lens hood fixing screw. To attach the shoe adaptor

130 Quick Reference Quick Reference 131 Quick Reference Quick Insert 2 sizeAA (R6) batteries by to batteries the on – and + the matching theand + – in the battery compartment. clicks. it until back cover the Replace Notes on the Remote Commander Remote on the Notes sources suchdirect as sunlight or overhead lighting. not may Commander Remote the Otherwise, function properly. a with obstructed is sensor remote the when conversion lens (optional). Commander supplied with your camcorder, your a select case, that In operate. also may VCR commandermode other thanyour2 forVCR, VTR or cover the sensor of your VCR withblack paper. b • light strong from away sensor remote the Point • The Remote Commander may not function properly • When you are operatingwith the Remote 2 3 buttons (p. buttons 55) > / Press and pull out the cover of the the of cover the out pull and Press compartment. battery TC RESET button (p. button RESET TC 102) (p. DISPLAY button 50) (p.SEARCH MODEbutton 55) . Video control buttons (Rewind, (Rewind, buttons control Video Stop, Pause, Fast-forward, Playback, (p. ×2) Slow, Frame, 48) Transmitter point camcorder, your on turning After your control to sensor remote the towards camcorder. REC START/STOP button (p. 20) (p.DATA CODE button 51) Power zoom button (p. 22) Remote Commander Remote To insert the the batteries To insert 1 A B C D E F G H I Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder

Following indicators will appear on the LCD Indicators Meanings screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder. LCD backlight off (p. 16) through Picture Profile (p. 34) Example: Indicators in the CAMERA mode Index recording (p. 44) Time code/user bit (p. 21)/Tape counter (p. 50)/Self-diagnosis (p. 111) Color Correction (p. 42) , External rec control (p. 45) 120min STBY 00:00:00:00 HDV1080i 60min Hyper gain (p. 87)

ND 1 AE override (p. 87) 4-channel microphone CH1 PP1 CH2 F1.6 18dB 180 recording standard (p. 110)*

Indicators Meanings * Appears only for the pictures in the DV format. y120min Remaining battery (p. 21) , Recording format (p. 20) STBY/REC Recording standby/ recording mode

ND1, ND2, NDOFF ND filter (p. 30) 4:3 TV mode (p. 47) , Audio mode (p. 65, 114)* 60min q Remaining tape (p. 21) Frame recording (p. 63)* Output analog images and sound in digital format (p. 75)* , 50i/60i system (p. 82) HDV input/DV input (p. 95) Q Z Warning (p. 111) 9 Manual focus (p. 32) . BACK LIGHT (p. 25)

SPOTLIGHT (p. 26) n Preset white balance (p. 27) A, B One-push white balance (p. 26) Iris closed (p. 28) SteadyShot off (p. 60, 86)

132 Quick Reference CINEMATONE γ ...... 36 Frame recording (FRAME Index Cleaning cassette ...... 121 REC)...... 63 Clock set (CLOCK SET)... 16 Full charge ...... 11 Color bar...... 22 Numerics Color Correction (COLOR G 50i/60i SEL ...... 82 CORRCT)...... 42 Gain...... 29 COLOR LEVEL...... 35 GAIN SETUP ...... 58 A COLOR PHASE...... 35 Grip belt ...... 4 A/V connecting cable COMPONENT ...... 73 .....53, 54, 91, 94, 98, 104 Component video H AC Adaptor/charger...... 13 cable...... 52, 54 HANDLE ZOOM ...... 62 AE RESPONSE ...... 61 Computer connection ...... 96 Handle zoom speed...... 23 AE SHIFT ...... 35 Customizing Personal HDV...... 3, 113, 114 AF ASSIST ...... 61 Menu...... 83 HDV c DV CONV...... 73 AGC LIMIT...... 35 Headphones jack ...... 128 ALLSCAN MODE ...... 88 D HOURS METER ...... 81 Aperture ...... 28 Data code (DATA CODE) HYPER GAIN ...... 87 ASSIGN BTN ...... 87 ...... 51, 80 AT IRIS LMT ...... 35 DATE REC...... 81 I ATW SENS...... 35 Date search ...... 55 i.LINK...... 119 Audio dubbing ...... 100 Date/time ...... 16, 51 i.LINK cable AUDIO LIMIT ...... 65 Display 52, 89, 90, 93, 94, 96, 104 AUDIO LOCK...... 65, 73 DISP OUTPUT...... 80 i.LINK CONV...... 73 AUDIO MIX...... 64 Display indicators .....132 Index search ...... 56 AUDIO MODE...... 65 DOWN CONVERT...... 74 Index signal...... 44 AUDIO MONI (monitor)...64 DRUM RUN...... 81 "InfoLITHIUM" battery AUDIO OUTPUT...... 64 Dubbing...... 89 pack ...... 117 DV SP INPUT1 LEVEL ...... 67 B See Recording mode (REC INPUT1 TRIM...... 67 BACK LIGHT (camera) ....25 MODE)

INPUT1 WIND...... 67 Quick Reference BARS TYPE ...... 62 DV WIDE REC ...... 72 INPUT2 LEVEL ...... 67 Battery DVCAM INPUT2 TRIM...... 67 Battery Info ...... 12 See Recording mode (REC INPUT2 WIND...... 67 Battery pack ...... 11 MODE) INT MIC SENS...... 66 Remaining battery INT MIC SET ...... 66 time...... 21, 118 E INT MIC WIND ...... 66 Remote Commander..131 EDGE CROP...... 74 Iris ...... 28 BEEP...... 79 END SEARCH...... 50 IRIS DIAL ...... 79 BLACK FADER...... 44 EXP. FOCUS...... 81 BLACK STRTCH Expanded focus ...... 33 L (stretch) ...... 35 Exposure...... 25 LANC...... 128 EXT REC CTRL ...... 45 Language C (LANGUAGE)...... 19 Camera settings data F Large eyecup...... 16 display ...... 51 FADER...... 44 LCD back light (LCD BL Cassette ...... 18 Flickering (FLCKR LEVEL)...... 68 Charging the battery REDUCE)...... 62 LCD brightness (LCD Battery pack ...... 11 Focus ...... 32 BRIGHT)...... 15 Pre-installed battery ..122 FORMAT LAMP ...... 79 LCD COLOR...... 68 CINEFRAME ...... 36 Frame playback ...... 49 LCD screen ...... 3 ,continued Quick Reference 133 Lens hood...... 130 Q TC MAKE...... 77 LETTER BOX ...... 74 QUICK REC...... 78 TC PRESET ...... 101 Low-angle recording ...... 21 TC RUN ...... 76 R Telephoto See Zoom M Rec review ...... 47 THREADING...... 81 Manual focus...... 32 Recording capacity Transition curve (TRANS MARKER...... 61 Display ...... 21 CURVE) ...... 59 MARKER SEL...... 61 REMAINING...... 80 Transition time (TRANS Menu Recording format (REC TIME) ...... 59 AUDIO SET ...... 64 FORMAT)...... 71 TV color systems...... 113 CAMERA SET...... 58 Recording lamp IN/OUT REC...... 70 (REC LAMP) ...... 79 LCD/VF SET...... 68 Recording mode (REC U OTHERS...... 78 MODE)...... 71 UB PRESET...... 102 Selecting items...... 57 Recording time...... 12 UB TIME REC...... 77 TC/UB SET ...... 76 Remote Commander ...... 131 Using abroad ...... 113 Menu letter size (LETTER REMOTE CTRL ...... 81 SIZE) ...... 80 Remote sensor...... 125, 128 V MIC NR...... 65 RESET ...... 127 VCR HDV/DV ...... 70 MIC SELECT...... 65 Video head...... 121 Microphone volume level . 37 S Viewfinder Mirror mode ...... 24 S video .....53, 54, 91, 94, 104 Adjusting ...... 15 Moisture condensation .... 120 Self-diagnosis display...... 111 Brightness MPEG2...... 3 SETUP ...... 63 (VF B.LIGHT) ..... 68 SHARPNESS...... 35 Color (VF COLOR).... 69 N Shoe adaptor ...... 130 Maintenance...... 122 ND FILTER ...... 30 Shot transition...... 40 Power (VF POWER) .. 69 NTSC...... 113 SHOT TRANS ...... 59 Volume...... 48 Shutter speed...... 30 O Signal conversion function W OPERATION ...... 81 (A/V c DV OUT) Warning indicators ...... 111 Operation confirmation beep ...... 75, 105 Warning messages...... 111 See BEEP SKINTONE DTL...... 35 WB PRESET...... 27 SKINTONE LVL...... 35 WB SHIFT ...... 35 P Skip scan...... 49 White balance...... 26 PAL ...... 113 Smooth transition White balance outdoor level PEAKING ...... 34, 60 See END SEARCH (WB OUTDR LVL).... 58 Personal Menu SPOTLIGHT...... 26 WHITE FADER...... 44 (P-MENU) ...... 83 SQUEEZE...... 74 Wide angle PICTURE PROFILE...... 34 START TIMER ...... 59 See Zoom Picture search ...... 49 STATUS CHECK...... 24, 51 WORLD TIME ...... 78 Playback SteadyShot Write-protect tab ...... 114 Double speed ...... 49 (STEADYSHOT)...... 60 Frame...... 49 SteadyShot type (STDYSHOT X Reverse ...... 49 TYP)...... 60 XLR AGC LINK...... 66 Slow...... 49 XLR CH SEL ...... 66 Playing time ...... 13 T XLR connector ...... 39 Pre-installed battery ...... 122 Tape counter ...... 50 XLR SET...... 66 TAPE RUN...... 81 TC FORMAT...... 76

134 Quick Reference Z ZEBRA LEVEL...... 31 Zebra pattern ...... 31 Zoom...... 22 ZOOM DISPLAY...... 80 Zoom ring ...... 23 Quick Reference

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