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http://www.sony.net Printed in Japan GB Recorder Camera Video HD Digital Operating Guide 1 HVR-S270E/S270P2 Read this first3 Using the camcorder•Do not hold the camcorder by the following part About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens •The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof See “About handling of your camcorder” (p. 112) On recording 4 Read this first (Continued)On playing back HDV tapes on other devices Notes on the icons used in this manual Features available for the HDV format only Features available for the DVCAM format only Features available for the DV SP format only The function that can be used when i.LINK cable is connected The function that can be assigned to an ASSIGN button About this manual The About the Carl Zeiss lens 5 Table of ContentsRead this first Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Step 2: Attaching the supplied items Step 3: Preparing a power supply Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly Step 5: Adjusting the viewfinder and LCD panel Step 6: Setting the date and time Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Recording Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons Using the Shot transition Marking focal point on the screen (Focus marking) Playback Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder Connecting a monitor or a TV 6 Table of Contents (Continued)Using the menu items Menu items (CAMERA SET) menu (AUDIO SET) menu (DISPLAY SET) menu (IN/OUT REC) menu (TC/UB SET) menu (MEMORY SET) menu (OTHERS) menu Recording pictures from a VCR Copying movies on a tape to a computer Troubleshooting Warning indicators and messages 7 Maintenance and precautionsSpecifications Identifying parts and controls Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Index 8 Step 1: Checking supplied items9 Step 2: Attaching the supplied items10 Step 2: Attaching the supplied items (Continued)Adjusting the flange focal length automatically Set the Place the flange focal length adjustment test chart 3Set the ZOOM switch F to SERVO 4Select [AUTO ADJUST] in [FLANGE BACK] of the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 73) 5Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial E Adjusting the flange focal length manually 1Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Adjusting the flange focal length automatically.” 2Set the ZOOM switch F to MANUAL 3Select [MANU ADJUST] in [FLANGE BACK] of the (CAMERA SET) menu 4Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial E 5Turn the zoom ring D to the telephoto position 6Turn the focus ring C until the subject comes in focus, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial E 7Turn the zoom ring D to the wide angle position 8Turn the focus ring C until the subject When the adjustment is completed, [Completed.] appears on the screen 11 Attaching the supplied microphone4 Put the microphone cable into the cable holder E 5 Select the channel with the REC CH SELECT switch F See p. 45 for details Attaching the lens hood with lens cover PUSH (lens hood release) button 1 Attach the wind screen B to the supplied microphone A 3 Connect the plug of the microphone to the AUDIO INPUT1 (L) jack D To remove the Lens hood with lens cover 12 To open or close the shutter of the Lens hood with lens coverMove the lens cover lever up or down to open or close the lens cover Attaching the shoulder strap 1 Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting Clip Pull up the strap to lock the fitting 13 To remove the shoulder strapAttaching Memory Recording Unit Attach the Memory Recording Unit to your camcorder as illustrated HDV/DV jack (6-pin) To remove the Memory Recording Unit 14 To attach the Memory Recording Unit to the i.LINK CradleAttach the Memory Recording Unit to the i.LINK Cradle as illustrated To remove the Memory Recording Unit from the i.LINK Cradle Slide the unit upward while pushing the RELEASE lever of the Memory Recording Unit downward 15 Step 3: Preparing a power supply16 Step 3: Preparing a power supply (Continued)Using an AC Adaptor To use the AC-550AC Adaptor to an AC power source DC OUT Adaptor AC-550 DC IN DC output cable (supplied with the AC-550) Power switch on Connect an b Notes 3Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one To use the AC-DN10AC Adaptor The AC-DN10can supply up to 100 W of power to an AC power source Avoiding breaks in operation due to an exhausted battery 1Turn the AC-550AC Adaptor on 17 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly20 Step 6: Setting the date and time25 Recording26 Recording (Continued)3 Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B, C) [STBY] t [REC] The recording lamp lights up during recording To stop the movie recording, press the REC START/STOP button again 27 To use the video light1Mount the video light on the accessory shoe on the handle of your camcorder To capture still images 1Assign [PHOTO] to an ASSIGN button 2Press the ASSIGN button to which [PHOTO] is assigned A still image will be recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” appears when the recording is completed You can capture still images during movie recording Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” (MB) and the number of recordable pictures 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB To store still images captured from movies on a tape on “Memory Stick Duo” 1Set the POWER switch to ON and the CAMERA/VCR switch to VCR 28 Press the•Camera data stored on the tape will not be copied to the “Memory Stick Duo.” •You cannot store a still image under the following conditions: –When the shutter speed is slower than 1/50 –While using the fader –While using smooth slow rec –While using shot transition –When [SCAN TYPE] is set to [25] (p. 81) 29 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings30 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)Adjusting the focus manually ASSIGN Mode B Mode A Focus ring You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions Use this function in the following cases Adjusting focus manually in mode A Adjusting focus manually in mode B 1Assign [FOCUS] to an ASSIGN button (p. 48) 2Press the ASSIGN button to which [FOCUS] is assigned 9 appears on the screen 3Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus 9 changes to when you cannot bring any further subject in focus changes to when you cannot bring any closer subject in focus For manual focus To restore automatic adjustment Press the ASSIGN button to which [FOCUS] is assigned once again 9disappears and the automatic focus adjustment is restored 31 Using automatic focus temporarily (One push auto focus)1Assign [ONE PUSH AF] to an ASSIGN button (p. 48) Automatic focus functions as long as you hold the ASSIGN button (9 disappears) FOCUS The focal distance is not displayed when you use non-CarlZeiss lenses Using the expanded focus (Expanded focus) Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity) 1Assign [FOCUS INFNTY] to an ASSIGN button (p. 48) 2Press the ASSIGN button to which [FOCUS INFNTY] is assigned Enhancing image detail for focusing (Peaking) You can set the peaking sensitivity in [PEAKING] of (DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 77) 32 1During recording or standby, set the CAMERA MODE switch F toMANUAL Adjusting the exposure 2Set the IRIS switch B to MAN Adjust the iris with the iris ring adjustment while holding down the PUSH AUTO button A To adjust the iris automatically Set the IRIS switch B or CAMERA MODE switch F to AUTO Adjusting the iris Adjusting the volume of light (ND filter) 33 Adjusting the gain1Set the CAMERA MODE switch F to MANUAL during recording or standby 2Set the AGC switch E to OFF Set the GAIN switch The gain value can set for each GAIN switch position from [GAIN SETUP] of the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 67) To adjust the gain automatically Adjusting the shutter speed Set the SHUTTER switch 3Adjust the shutter speed with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial G The adjustable shutter speed range varies depending on the shutter speed mode and the setting of [SCAN TYPE] ) menu ] or Manual 1/50 - 1/10000 mode (sec.) ECS (Hz) SLS 1/3 - 1/25 34 To adjust the shutter speed automaticallyIf you set the CAMERA MODE switch •Select the slow shutter (SLS) mode if the subject is not well lit •The shutter speed is fixed to 1/50 when you set the SHUTTER switch I to OFF Adjusting to natural color (White balance) 1 During recording or standby, set the CAMERA MODE switch C to MANUAL 2 Set the ATW switch B to OFF 35 3 Set the WHT BAL switch D to any one of PRST/A/B[WB PRESET] of the (CAMERA SET) menu Indicator Shooting conditions • White balance values (Memory A) adjusted for light Bsources can be stored (Memory B) in memory A and memory B. Follow the steps in “To save the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B” (p. 35) • Recording sunset Outdoor sunrise, just after sunset or just before ([OUTDOOR]) sunrise •Recording neon signs or fireworks n• Under the lighting Indoor conditions that change ([INDOOR]) in many ways, such as a party hall • Under strong light such as in a photography studio • Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps Color • Color temperature can temperature be set between 2300K ([MANU WB and 15000K (the TEMP]) default setting is 6500K) •You can change the outdoor white balance ([WB OUTDR LVL] p. 67) •You can change the color temperature when you To save the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B 1 Set the WHT BAL switch D to A A) or B ( B) in step 3 of “Adjusting to natural color (White balance).” 3Push the WHT/BLK switch A to WHT To adjust the white balance automatically 36 Adjusting the black balanceNormally, you do not need to adjust the black balance The black balance may become off in some recording conditions 1 Set the POWER switch B to ON and the CAMERA/VCR switch C to CAMERA 2 Push the WHT/BLK switch A to BLK If the black balance adjustment fails Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) Check that the iris is closed, then try the adjustment again 37 PP2PP3 Example settings of :PRO COLOR pictures recorded by a professional shoulder camcorder with ITU-709 gamma PP4 :PD COLOR professional handy camcorder with PD PP5 :FILM LOOK1 pictures recorded on cinema color negative film PP6 :FILM LOOK2 pictures screened with cinema color print film 1 During standby, press the PICTURE PROFILE button B 2 Select a picture profile number with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A You can record with the settings of the selected picture profile 3 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A To cancel the picture profile recording Select [OFF] in step 2 with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A To change the picture profile You can change the settings stored in [PP1] through [PP6] 1Press the PICTURE PROFILE button 2Select the PICTURE PROFILE number with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A 3Select [SETTING] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A 4Select an item to be adjusted with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A 5Adjust the picture quality with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A 6Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other items 7Select [RETURN] with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A 8Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A A picture profile indicator appears 38 BLACK LEVELTo set the black level GAMMA To select a gamma curve BLACK GAMMA To correct gamma in low intensity area 39 KNEECOLOR MODE To set type and level of colors COLOR LEVEL To set the color level COLOR PHASE To set the color phase 40 COLOR DEPTHTo set the color depth for each color phase COLOR CORRCT To set items for the color correction 41 COLOR CORRCT (Continued)[MEM1 COLOR] Sets colors stored in Memory [PHASE] : Sets color phase 0 (purple) t 8 (red) t 16 (yellow) t 24 (green) t 31 (blue) : Sets color phase range 0 (no color selection), 1 (narrow: to select only a single color) to 31 (wide: to select multiple colors in similar color phase) [SATURATION] : Sets saturation 0 (to select from light colors to dark colors) to (to select dark color) [ONE PUSH SET]: Automatically sets [PHASE] for a subject at the center of the marker. [SATURATION] is set to [MEM1 REVISN] Corrects colors in Memory [R GAIN] : Corrects the redness of the color in Memory 1. Tone of cyan becomes higher as the redness decreases -15(less reddish) to +15 (more reddish) 0 for no correction [B GAIN] : Corrects the blueness of the color in Memory 1. Tone of yellow becomes higher as the blueness decreases -15(less bluish) to +15 (more bluish) [MEM2 COLOR] See [MEM1 COLOR] for description and settings [MEM2 REVISN] See [MEM1 REVISN] for description and settings •Setting both memories to the same setting doubles the color correction effect 42 WB SHIFTTo set items for the white balance shift DETAIL To set items for the detail 43 SKINTONE DTLTo adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles PROFILE NAME To name the picture profiles set in [PP1] through [PP6] (p. 44) COPY To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number RESET To reset the picture profile to the default setting 44 To name the picture profile settingsYou can name picture profile1 through 2Select the picture profile that you want to name with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 3Select [SETTING] t [PROFILE NAME] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Select a letter with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 5Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A The profile name is changed 6Select [ RETURN] t [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A To copy the picture profile setting to other picture profiles to copy from with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A 3Select [SETTING] t [COPY] with SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A 4Select the number of the picture profile that you want to copy to with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A 5Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A To reset the picture profile settings 2Select the number of the picture profile that you want to reset with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A 3Select [SETTING] t [RESET] t [YES] t [ RETURN] t [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A 45 Adjusting the volumep. 74) of the (AUDIO SET) menu x2CH/FS48K recording You can select audio input to be recorded on the audio track of a tape 1Set the REC CH SELECT switch Select the recording audio input to CH1 with CH1 of the REC CH SELECT switch IN1: Records the audio input from the AUDIO INPUT1 (L) jack IN3: Records the audio input from the AUDIO INPUT3 jack Select the recording audio input to CH2 with CH2 of the REC CH SELECT switch IN2: Records the audio input from the AUDIO INPUT2 (R) jack IN4: Records the audio input from the AUDIO INPUT4 jack 2Set the INPUT1/2/3/4 switch 46 3Set the level of input to be recorded on each audio trackCH1 dial CH2 dial Example of 2CH recording (recording audio input from INPUT1 and INPUT4) 1Set CH1 of the REC CH SELECT switch to IN1 and CH2 to IN4 47 x4CH/FS32K recordingThe settings of REC CH SELECT switch become ineffective Monitor the recording sound You can select audio output via headphones or line-out The lamps of the selected output channels light up 48 Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons49 5 Select the function that you want to assign with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A6 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A 7 Select [RETURN] with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A 8 Push the MENU/STATUS switch Bto MENU to hide the menu screen Recording an index signal 1 Assign [INDEX MARK] to one of the ASSIGN buttons (p. 48) 2 Press the ASSIGN button to which [INDEX MARK] is assigned During recording appears for about 7 seconds and an index signal is recorded During standby flashes After you press the REC START/STOP To cancel the operation 50 Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued)Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (End search) 1 Assign [END SEARCH] to one of the ASSIGN buttons (p. 48) 2 Press the ASSIGN button to which [END SEARCH] is assigned Playing back the most recently recorded movies (Last scene review) 1 Assign [LAST SCN RVW] to an ASSIGN button (p. 48) 2 During standby, press the ASSIGN button to which [LAST SCN RVW] is assigned The last scene review starts 51 Using the Shot transition52 Using the Shot transition (Continued)A button B button 1 Set [S.TRANS/F.MARK] of the (CAMERA SET) menu to [SHOT TRANSITION] The STORE lamp turns on The settings stored in The CHECK lamp turns on The EXEC lamp turns on 6 Press the REC START/STOP button A (B or C) The settings shift from the current ones to the stored ones •When you change [SHOT TRANSITION] 53 –PICTURE PROFILE button–MENU/STATUS switch –ASSIGN button to which [EXP.FOCUS] is assigned You can also make a transition from the SHOT- A to the •You cannot use the shot transition when you use a non-CarlZeiss lens The settings stored in the memory 54 Marking focal point on the screen (Focus marking)55 Playback56 Playback (Continued)To search for a scene while viewing a movie To adjust the volume Adjust the volume with the MONITOR dial To view still images 2Press the MEMORY/PLAY button Select a still image that your want to view using the MEMORY To display the list of still images (index screen) 2Press the MEMORY/INDEX button 3Select a still image using the MEMORY -/+button 57 To delete still images from the “Memory Stick Duo”2Press the MEMORY/DELETE button 3Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The still image will be deleted 58 Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder59 CIrisDGain EShutter speed FWhite balance ----]and [--:--:--]will be displayed A shutter speed is indicated with Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) You can check the settings of the following items •Audio setup such as microphone volume level (p. 74) •Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 80) •Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 48) •Camera setup (p. 67) •External devices Cto STATUS 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D until a desired display shows up on the screen AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t EXT DEVICE (when an external device is connected) To hide the display •Push the MENU/STATUS switch C to STATUS 60 Connecting a monitor or a TV61 SetSee “Specifications” Video signals inputted from the When recording a video signal inputted from the Make sure that [VCR HDV/DV] in the When you down convert an HDV format signal with If you change the [SDI/CMPNT] settings in [VIDEO OUT] of the 62 Using the menu items64 Menu items65 (DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 76)(IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 80) (TC/UB SET) menu (p. 84) 66 Menu items (Continued)(MEMORY SET) menu (p. 86) (OTHERS) (p. 88) 67 (CAMERA SET) menu68 WB TEMP SETATW SENS BINTELLIGENT HIGH Automatically adjusts the white balance while reducing redness or blueness MIDDLE LOW Automatically adjusts the white balance while increasing redness or blueness SMOOTH WB AE SHIFT AE WINDOW STANDARD 69 16:94:3 CNTRST ENHCR photometric area AE RESPONSE AT IRIS LMT FLCKR REDUCE BON Not reduce flickering. Select this when you do not want to reduce flickering BACK LIGHT SPOTLIGHT STEADYSHOT xON/OFF xTYPE 70 HARDBSTANDARD Reduces camera shakes at a standard level SOFT AF ASSIST FOCUS MACRO D.EXTENDER FADER You can add visual effects to transition between scenes To cancel before starting the operation, select [OFF] in step The setting will be cleared every time you press the REC START/STOP button Fading out WHITE FADER HANDLE ZOOM BLACK FADER 71 SMTH SLW RECThis is useful for recording fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing 1Set [REC TIME] The picture quality deteriorates as the recording time increases 2Set [REC TIMING] START TRIGGR [START TRIGGR] [END TRIGGER] *The default setting is [START TRIGGR] 3Start recording To cancel [SMTH SLW REC], push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU •Sounds cannot be recorded The settings are automatically cleared when you turn the power off and back on •The image quality is lower than with the regular recording INTERVAL REC Recording Recording Recording interval interval 1Select [ON/OFF] t [ON] with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial keeping the default recording time, go straight to step Select [INTERVAL] t [30sec], [1min], [5min] or [10min] 4Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 5Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU to hide the menu screen 6Press the REC START/STOP button. The [INTERVAL REC] recording starts To cancel [INTERVAL REC], press the REC START/STOP button 72 SHOT TRANSITIONS.TRANS/F.MARK BSHOT TRANSITION Select to assign the shot transition function to the button DV FRAME REC BOFF Not use this function ON () Records a movie by stop motion (or frame- by-frame)technique 1Select [ON] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 2Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU to hide the menu screen 4Move the subject and repeat step FOCUS MARKING Select to assign the focus marking function to the button x.v.Color 73 COLOR BARSelects a type of the color bars xTONE FLANGE BACK BAUTO ADJUST MANU ADJUST 74 (AUDIO SET) menu75 xAGC CH3,4Applies the AGC of CH3 linked with that of CH4. Sound inputs from CH3 and CH4 xINPUT1 MIC NR Reduces noise from the microphone Reduces noise from the microphone. appears on the status check screen Does not reduce noise from the microphone •The setting is not effective when you set the INPUT1 switch to LINE xINPUT1 TRIM Adjusts the input signal level from INPUT1 xINPUT1 WIND Disables wind noise reduction Enables wind noise reduction appears on the status check screen x INPUT2 MIC NR x INPUT2 TRIM x INPUT2 WIND the x INPUT3 MIC NR Menu x INPUT3 TRIM x INPUT3 WIND x INPUT4 MIC NR x INPUT4 TRIM x INPUT4 WIND You can set INPUT2, INPUT3 and INPUT4 in the same way as INPUT1 •48 dBu is set as 0dB in your camcorder •Set [INPUT TRIM] to [0dB] for the supplied microphone (ECM-XM1) •Set [INPUT TRIM] to [12dB] for the optional microphone (Sony ECM-NV1) 76 (DISPLAY SET) menu77 Does not display a histogramNORMAL Displays a histogram ADVANCE Average Pixels Darker Brighter Brightness PEAKING MARKER xCENTER xASPECT xSAFETY ZONE xGUIDEFRAME 78 CAM LEVELINGEXP.FOCUS TYPE You can set a type of the expanded focus display •indicates that the settings are automatically adjusted values (p. 58) AU.LVL DISP (Audio level display) BTYPE Simply enlarges images Enlarges and shows images in white and black CAM DATA DSP (Camera data display) Iris value Gain value Audio level meter ZOOM DISPLAY BBAR Displays a bar that indicates the zoom position NUMBER Displays a number (0 through 99) that indicates the zoom position 79 FOCUS DISPYou can select how to display the focal distance during manual focus BMETER Displays the focal distance in meters FEET Displays the focal distance in feet SHUTTER DISP You can select how to display the shutter speed BSECOND Displays the shutter speed in seconds DEGREE –When [SCAN TYPE] is set to [50], 1/50 second is defined as 360 degrees –When [SCAN TYPE] is set to [25], 1/25 second is defined as 360 degrees For details on [SCAN TYPE], see [HDV PROGRE.] (p. 81) or [DV PROGRE.] (p. 81) Shutter speed slower than 360° are displayed in multiples of 360°, such as 360° LCD COLOR LCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the backlight level of the LCD screen B NORMAL Standard brightness BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen VF B.LIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder Brightens the viewfinder screen VF COLOR Displays images in the viewfinder in color Displays images in the viewfinder in black and white LETTER SIZE BNORMAL Displays the menu in regular letter size REMAINING BAUTO •When you press N (Play) or the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button 80 (IN/OUT REC) menu81 HDV ()Plays back only HDV format sections of a tape Plays back only DVCAM (DV) format sections of a tape When you set [i.LINK SET] HDV PROGRE xREC TYPE You can select an HDV recording format from [INTERLACE] and [PROGRESSIVE] xSCAN TYPE You can select a scan type for recording in HDV format B50 Records by the interlace scan Records 25 frames per second •Selectable [SCAN TYPE] settings differ depending on the setting of [REC TYPE] –[INTERLACE]: [50], [25] –[PROGRESSIVE]: [25] DV PROGRE You can select a scan type for recording in DVCAM/DV format DV REC MODE (DV Recording mode) This function is available only when you set [REC FORMAT] to [DV] BDVCAM () Records in the DVCAM format DV SP () Mosaic-like 82 DV WIDE RECOFF () Records a movie in an aspect ratio that matches the full screen of a 4:3 TV SDI OUTPUT Outputs signals from the HD/SD SDI OUT jack. The default setting is [ON] VIDEO OUT xSDI/CMPNT xDOWN CONVERT –Component (576i) –S Video –Audio/Video BSQUEEZE Outputs a horizontally compressed image while maintaining its original height LETTER BOX EDGE CROP xDV WIDE CONV Use this function for signals outputting from the following output jacks: B1080i/576i 83 xSD-SDISETVIDEO INDEX RP188 ATC VITC LINESEL i.LINK SET xHDV t DV CONV x DOWN CONV AU BCH1,CH2 Outputs audio signals from CH1 and CH2 CH3,CH4 Outputs audio signals from CH3 and CH4 EXT REC CTRL You can connect your camcorder to an HDV/DVCAM/DV compatible device (digital HD video camera recorder, digital video camera recorder, hard disc recorder etc.) with an i.LINK cable, and record movies on your camcorder and the connected device simultaneously, or continue recording from your camcorder to the connected device Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the connecting devices x REC CTL MODE Does not record on a connected device SYNCHRONOUS () RELAY () EXT ONLY () 84 (TC/UB SET) menu85 5 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dialTC RUN You can select how the time code advances BREC RUN Advances the time code only during recording FREE RUN Advances the time code regardless of operation of your camcorder Select this setting to save the actual time in the time code TC MAKE BREGENERATE Records the newly set time code on the tape TC LINK You can synchronize the time codes of multiple camcorders This function is useful for editing movies recorded by multiple camcorders 2Set the CAMERA/VCR switches of the main and sub camcorders to CAMERA 3Connect the sub camcorder to the main camcorder with an i.LINK cable 4Set the main and sub camcorder as follows: Set the sub camcorders as follows: 5Select [TC/UB SET] t [TC LINK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial UB TIME REC Does not save the actual time in the user bit code Saves the actual time in the user bit code UB-DATE/TC-TIME 86 (MEMORY SET) menu87 FORMATFILE NO BSERIES Resets the file number to 0001 each time the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER (Recording folder) You can select a folder in which you want to store still images Select the folder with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial PB FOLDER (Playback folder) 88 (OTHERS) menu89 xTo copy a camera profileYou can copy camera profile saved on your camcorder to a “Memory Stick Duo.” 1Select [COPY] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 2Select the camera profile that you want to copy with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 4Select [NEW FILE] or an existing profile name with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 5Select [YES] on the check screen ASSIGN BTN CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen PB ZOOM (Playback zoom) QUICK REC 90 DATE RECDoes not superimpose the date and time on images Superimposes the date and time on images BEEP Cancels the melody Activates a melody when you start/stop recording REC LAMP[R] (Recording lamp [rear]) BATTERY TYPE BL SERIES Select when using an L-seriesbattery pack GL SERIES Select when using a GL-seriesbattery pack ANTON/BAUER Select when using an ANTON/BAUER battery pack HOURS METER OPERATION Displays the total hours of operation in 10- hour increments DRUM RUN Displays the total hours of drum rotation in 10-hourincrements TAPE RUN Displays the total hours of tape running in 10-hourincrements THREADING 91 Recording pictures from a VCR92 Recording pictures from a VCR (Continued)DVCAM (DV) format compatible device (p. 80) 3 Connect your VCR as a player to your camcorder 4 Insert a cassette into the VCR 5 Set your camcorder to recording pause While pressing X (PAUSE), press both zREC (record) buttons simultaneously 8 Press x (STOP) to stop recording •You cannot record TV programs from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) •You can record pictures from DV devices only in the DVCAM (DV) format •Note the following when connecting with an i.LINK cable: –You cannot record the picture and sound separately •If video signals inputted to your camcorder via 6 Start playing the cassette on your VCR The picture played on the VCR appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder 7 Press X (PAUSE) again at the point you want to start recording Recording still images 1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in “Recording movies.” 2 Start playing the cassette The pictures on the VCR appear on the screen of your camcorder 93 Copying movies on a tape to a computerConnect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable Recorded Format for Required software copying to format Editing software HDV capable of copying HDV signal DVCAM (DV) copying DVCAM (DV) signal •The HDV/DV jack of your camcorder does not have a power-supplyfunction •You cannot copy movies using a USB cable •Some editing software on the computer may not work correctly •You cannot change format DVCAM (DV) to HDV 94 Copying movies on a tape to a computer (Continued)[VCR HDV/DV] t [HDV] [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [OFF] CONV] t [ON] t [DV] Step:1 Connect an i.LINK cable HDV/DV HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) Notes on connecting to the computer 95 Step:2 Copying the moviesUse the optional AC Adaptor to obtain AC power (p. 16) 1Prepare editing software (not provided) 2Turn on your computer 3Insert a tape into your camcorder and set the CAMERA/VCR switch to VCR 5Copy images to the computer with your software When copying the movie in the HDV format from the computer to your camcorder Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [HDV] and [HDV tDV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] to [OFF] (p. 80, 83) Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] (p. 80) 96 Troubleshooting97 The picture in the viewfinder is not clearCassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo” The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment The remaining tape indicator is not displayed You cannot delete pictures or format the “Memory Stick Duo.” Recording The recording does not start when you press the REC START/STOP button Troubleshooting The handle zoom does not work You cannot record on the “Memory Stick Duo.” 98 Troubleshooting (Continued)The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image End search or last scene review does not work Auto focus does not function Menu items are grayed out or do not work 99 Shutter speed, gain, white balance or iris cannot be adjusted manuallyTiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen 100 The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crookedThe screen picture is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen •Set [BACK LIGHT] to [OFF] •Set [HYPER GAIN] to [OFF] The screen picture is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen Horizontal stripes appear on the image Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen • This can be improved by adjusting the shutter speed in the ECS mode (p. 33) •The light volume may not be stable immediately after the light comes on The video light does not come on •Set the video light switch to ON –DV frame recording –Smooth slow recording –Interval recording –Recording by a VCR Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged • Adjust [DETAIL] to [0] side (p. 42) 101 PlaybackYou cannot play back tape •Set the POWER switch to ON and the CAMERA/VCR switch to VCR •Rewind the tape (p. 55) Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back correctly The data file name is displayed incorrectly, or flashing •The file is damaged •The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p. 106) • Confirm the setting of AUDIO MONITOR switch (p. 47) No sound or only a low sound is heard •Turn up the volume (p. 56) •Pictures recorded using [SMTH SLW REC] do not have sounds The picture or sound breaks off The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off •This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 113) •Use the Sony standard size DV or mini DV cassette tape 102 “---”is displayed on the screenNoises appear and or is displayed on the screen Date Search does not work correctly No picture appears during End search, Rec review or Last scene review appears on the LCD screen Connecting to TV You cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the i.LINK cable 103 You cannot output S video output or video output signalsDubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected device You cannot dub correctly using the video and audio cables You cannot add sound to the recorded tape Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder 104 You cannot view or copy a movie recorded on a tape to a computerYour computer freezes 105 Warning indicators and messages106 Maintenance and precautions107 xTo prevent accidental erasureSlide the write-protecttab on the cassette to set it to SAVE REC: The cassette can be recorded.REC SAVE: The cassette cannot be recorded (write-protected) xWhen labeling the cassette Labeling position xAfter using the cassette xWhen cleaning the gold-platedconnector Gold-platedconnector On Sony HDV1080i compliant TVs Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats Differences between the DVCAM and DV formats TRACK 15 µm 10 µm Pitch Audio 12 bit:32 12 bit:32 kHz sampling kHz 16 bit:48 kHz frequency 16 bit:48 44.1 kHz 48 kHz Lock mode Lock/Unlock recording mode Information Additional 108 Maintenance and precautions (Continued)Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes Compatibility on playback Can be formatted playback played back only when recorded in SP mode on some equipment Compatibility on editing using DV jacks DVCAM 1) (SP mode only) DV 3) (Compatib ility depends models.) 109 Limitations on editing(i.LINK) jack: Due to the difference in track pitch, you cannot record or edit on About the “Memory Stick” Types of “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick Duo” (with MagicGate) “Memory Stick PRO Duo” “Memory Stick PRO-HGDuo” You can prevent accidental erasure of images when you slide the –If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near magnets or magnetic fields It is recommended to make a •When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,” put it in its case •Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the “Memory Stick Duo.” •Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo.” •Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet 110 •Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations:–Places under direct sunlight –Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases xOn the Memory Stick Duo adaptor On image data compatibility •You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: –When playing back image data modified on your computer –When playing back image data recorded with other devices xOn a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with the camcorder, you need a About storage of the battery pack About battery life About i.LINK 111 What is i.LINKconnecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible About the i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the device. There are 3 types S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) * What is Mbps To use i.LINK functions on this unit About x.v.Color 112 About handling of your camcorderOn use and care Moisture condensation xIf moisture condensation has occurred 113 malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is ejectedxNote on moisture condensation •When you use your camcorder after a squall or a shower •When you use your camcorder in a hot and humid place xHow to avoid moisture condensation Video head To prevent such a problem, use the Sony mini DV cassette –Playback pictures do not move –Playback pictures do not appear –The sound breaks off –The following phenomenon occurs in HDV format The playback The playback screen screen pauses goes blank (Solid blue screen) –The following phenomenon occurs in DVCAM (DV) format Block-noiseappears The playback screen goes blank. (Solid blue screen) LCD screen •Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage xTo clean the LCD screen 114 On handling the casing•Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish –Handling with above substances on your hands About care and storage of the lens –When there are fingerprints on the lens surface –In hot or humid locations –When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside •Store in a well-ventilatedlocation subject to little dirt or dust On charging the pre-installedrechargeable battery 3 months camcorder after charging the pre-installedrechargeable battery xProcedures Removing dust from inside the viewfinder 1 Remove the eye piece of the viewfinder 116 Specifications117 Focal lengthf=4.4 - 52.8 mm (3/16 - 2 1/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 32.0- 384 mm (1 5/16 - 15 1/8 in.) (16:9) 39.5- 474 mm (1 9/16 - 18 3/4 in.) (4:3) F1.6 Filter diameter: 72 mm (2 7/8 in.) Color temperature [AUTO] [ONE PUSH AF] [INDOOR] (3 200K) [OUTDOOR] (5 800K±7 offset levels) [MANU WB TEMP] (2 300K 15 000K in 100K steps) Minimum illumination 1.5lx (lux) (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/25, auto gain, auto iris) (F 1.6) system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) Output connectors VIDEO OUT jack BNC connector ⋅ Video signal: 1 Vp-p,75 Ω (ohms) S VIDEO jack S connector ⋅ Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p(burst signal), 75 Ω (ohms) AUDIO OUT jack RCA connector ⋅ RCA connector (0 dBu=0.775 Vrms) TC OUT jack 2.2Vp-p,600 Ω (ohms) / 1.2 Vp-p,75 Ω (ohms) COMPONENT OUT jack Y:1 Vp-p,75Ω (ohms), PB/PR, CB/CR: +/- 350 mV, 75 Ω (ohms) HD/SD SDI OUT jack BNC type ⋅ SD-SDI: SD-SDIformat SMPTE259M-C(270Mbps) HD-SDI: HD-SDIformat SMPTE292M Input/Output connectors LANC jack Stereo mini-minijack(Ø 2.5 mm) AUDIO INPUT1 (L)/AUDIO INPUT2 (R)/AUDIO INPUT3/AUDIO INPUT4 jack XLR 3-pin,female -48dBu: 3kΩ(kilohms) +4 dBu: 10kΩ(kilohms) (0 dBu=0.775 Vrms) PHONES jack Stereo-minijack(Ø 3.5 mm) DC OUT 12V connector 4-pin,male, 12 LIGHT connector 2-pin,max. 35 W LENS jack 12-pinconnector HDV/DV jack i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 6-pinconnector S100) 118 Specifications (Continued)DC IN 12V connector XLR 4-pin,female, 11 V - 17 Picture 8.0cm (3.2 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total dot number 921 600 (1 920 ⋅ 480) General Power requirements DC 14.4 V (battery pack) DC 12 V (11 V - 17 V) (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60 °C (-4°F to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) 305 × 277 × 505 mm 305 × 277 × 510 mm Mass (approx.) 4.0kg (8 lb 12 oz) camera body only 5.2kg (11 lb 7 oz) including Carl Zeiss lens (VCL-412BWS) 119 On trademarks•“Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “,” “Memory Stick “,” “Memory Stick •“x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation •i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation are trademarks • is a trademark •Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation •Adobe, and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Notes on the License 120 Identifying parts and controls7 ql w; wa wd wf wgwh q; qa qs qd qg qh qj qk 121 q; qaqf qg qkqj 122 w; ql qk9 qa qs qd qh qj 124 qd qsqk qlw; 125 ql qk qjw; wa ws qh qg 126 To mount the accessory shoeTo dismount the accessory shoe 2Loosen the four screws and remove the accessory shoe from the mount 3Place the cover on the mount and fix it to the mount with the screw To attach the lens mount cap To remove the lens mount cap To attach the rear lens cap Attach the rear lens cap to the rear of the lens To remove the rear lens cap 127 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder128 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder (Continued)Viewing movies Viewing still images JTape transport indicator KData file name Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder MPlayback folder (87) NPrevious/Next folder icon 129 Indicators when you made changesUpper left Upper right Center Warning (105) Bottom HISTOGRAM (76) Bottom Center CAM LEVELING (78) Upper left Recording format (80) DV WIDE REC (82) QUICK REC (89) DV FRAME REC (72) ND filter (32) INTERVAL REC (71) EXT REC CTRL (83) REC TYPE SCAN TYPE (81) Upper right INDEX MARK (49) HDV input DV input (91) HDV output DV output (91) i.LINK connection (60, 91) LCD backlight off (19) HDV 2CH/4CH (74) DV AU.MODE (DV Audio mode) (74) Manual volume control(45) Manual focus (30) Picture profile (36) SPOTLIGHT (69) BACK LIGHT(69) SteadyShot off (69) PEAKING (31, 77) D.EXTENDER (70) AE SHIFT (68) Auto setting (78) B White balance (34) FOCUS MACRO (70) HYPER GAIN (67) x.v.Color (72) ZEBRA (76) 130 Indicators on the sub LCD screen131 Index132 Index (Continued)DV WIDE REC 81 (Digital Extender) 70 EXT REC CTRL 83 FADER FLANGE BACK 73 Folder PB FOLDER (Playback REC FOLDER (Recording HDV HISTOGRAM 76 INTERVAL REC i.LINK i.LINK cable JPEG LCD BACK LIGHT switch 133 Lens cover leverLENS jack Lens mount cap LETTER SIZE LIGHT connector LIGHT MAN/AUTO switch LIGHT ON/OFF switch MANU ADJUST Memory A Memory B MEMORY SET menu “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick Duo” Insert/Eject Number of recordable pictures Write-protecttab MEMORY/DELETE button Menu Menu items OTHERS menu TC/UB SET menu Using the menu Microphone fixing clamper MONITOR SELECT button NTSC PB FOLDER PB ZOOM (Playback zoom) PEAKING Picture Search PLAY button POWER switch Pre-installedrechargeable battery PRESET PROGRESSIVE PUSH (lens hood release) button QUICK REC Rear lens cap REC CH SELECT switch REC CTL MODE folder) REC FORMAT REC LAMP[R] REC LINK Quick REC PAUSE Rec review Reference REC RUN REC START/STOP button REC TIME REC TIMING REC TYPE Recording Recording lamp REGENERATE RELAY RELEASE button REMAINING RESET 134 SHOT TRANSITION/FOCUSSKINTONE DTL (Skintone SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording) 71 STEADYSHOT 84 TC LINK 85 TC OUT jack Time code Trademark UB-DATE/TC-TIME Viewfinder front-to-back Viewfinder left-to-right Viewfinder lens adjustment White balance memory switch 89 Write-protecttab x.v.Color ZEBRA
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