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1 © 2006 Sony Corporation2 WARNINGTo reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For Customers in the U.S.A 3 UsePower Sources Polarization Overloading Object and Liquid Entry Attachments Cleaning Installation Water and Moisture Power-CordProtection Accessories Ventilation –Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or Continued 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)Lightning Safety Check Service Damage Requiring Service Servicing Replacement parts 5 Read this first6 For the State of California, USA onlyTypes of cassette you camcorder Your camcorder is HDV, DVCAM When recording recommended When cassettes. Mini are The 7 “Memory Stick”(You cannot use it in your camcorder.) bNotes •You cannot use any type of memory card except “Memory Stick Duo.” When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder •Do not hold the camcorder by the following part •The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof See “Maintenance and precautions” (p. 123) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens 8 Read this first (Continued)On recording 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 This function that can be used when i.LINK cable is connected This function that can be used when USB cable is connected About this manual The About the Carl Zeiss lens 9 Table of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read this first Using the CD-ROMManual Step 1: Checking supplied items Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens cover Step 3: Charging the battery pack Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Step 6: Setting the date and time Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Recording Playback Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder 10 Locating a scene on a tapePlaying the picture on a TV Menu items (CAMERA SET) menu (AUDIO SET) menu (DISPLAY SET) menu 11 Connecting to a computerCopying still images to a computer Copying movies on a tape to a computer Troubleshooting Warning indicators and messages Using your camcorder abroad HDV format and recording/playback Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats About the “Memory Stick” About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack About i.LINK Maintenance and precautions Specifications Identifying parts and controls Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Index 12 Using the CD-ROMManual13 Step 1: Checking supplied items16 Step 3: Charging the battery pack17 After charging the batteryTo remove the battery pack Charging time NP-F570(supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack Recording in the HDV format NP-F570 (supplied) Recording in the DVCAM (DV) format 18 Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued)Playing time HDV format pictures opened closed DVCAM (DV) format pictures *When the LCD backlight turns on On the battery pack •Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The CHARGE lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info –The battery pack is not attached correctly –The battery pack is damaged –The battery pack is worn-out(For Battery Info only) When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use a On the charging/recording/playback time Using an outside power source Connect your camcorder as shown in Step3:Charging the battery pack (p. 16) On the AC Adaptor Do not PRECAUTION 19 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly22 Step 6: Setting the date and time26 Recording29 Playback30 Playback (Continued)To search for a scene while viewing a movie Mand to view during rewind press and hold m (Skip Scan) To adjust the volume Adjust using the VOLUME/MEMORY button To view still images 1Slide the POWER switch to VCR 2Press the MEMORY/PLAY button To display the list of still images (index screen) 2Press the MEMORY/INDEX button 3Select a picture by pressing the VOLUME/MEMORY button 31 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordingsAC B 32 Adjusting the focus manually2 Rotate the focus ring D and adjust the focus 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any farther changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer z Tips For focusing manually You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions Use this function in the following cases 1 During recording or standby, press the FOCUS button A 9appears To restore automatic adjustment Press the FOCUS button A once again 9disappears and AUTO FOCUS is restored Record the subject while pressing and holding the PUSH AUTO FOCUS button C If you release the button, the setting returns to manual focusing 34 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)xEXPOSURE2 The iris, gain and shutter speed are displayed on the screen Select this function if you do not want fuzzy display caused by high-gain xAE SHIFT You can slightly adjust the exposure between -7(dark) and +7 (bright) during the auto recording. appears xIRIS 2 Press the EXPOSURE/IRIS button The EXPOSURE/IRIS dial G will be effective 35 3 Adjust the picture quality by turning the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial GPress the EXPOSURE/IRIS button H, or set the AUTO LOCK switch A to AUTO LOCK Adjusting the volume of light (ND filter) Displaying the zebra pattern to adjust the brightness 36 To hide the zebra pattern• Set the ZEBRA switch E to OFF • The zebra pattern is not recorded on the tape Adjusting the gain During recording or standby, set the AUTO LOCK switch 2Press the GAIN button B. The current gain value appears 3Adjust the gain by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial D The gain can be adjusted between 0dB and 18dB by every 3dB The gain value can be stored temporarily by setting the AUTO LOCK switch Press the GAIN button B, or set the AUTO LOCK switch A to AUTO LOCK Adjusting the shutter speed 2Press the SHUTTER SPEED button C 3Adjust the shutter speed by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D You can set a shutter speed between 1/4 second and 1/10000 second The shutter speed can be stored temporarily by setting the AUTO LOCK switch Press the SHUTTER SPEED button C, or set the AUTO LOCK switch A to AUTO LOCK 37 Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance)2 Press the WHT BAL button B The display changes. A t B t (Outdoor) t n (Indoor) (MEMORY A) (MEMORY B) Outdoor) (Indoor) To save the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B Select Shoot something white (such as a sheet of paper) 3Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial C. Pressing the dial switches between blinking A and B the selected A or B memory 38 To restore the automatic white balancePress the WHT BAL button B, or set the AUTO LOCK switch A to AUTO LOCK Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) PP1 Appropriate setting to :PORTRAIT record people PP2 :CINEMA record film-likepictures PP3 :SUNSET record sunset PP4 :MONOTONE record monotone pictures PP5 You can assign your own setting 39 1 During standby, press the PICTURE PROFILE button CYou can shoot with the settings of the selected picture profile 3 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A To cancel the picture profile recording Select [OFF] in step 2, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A To change the picture profile You can change the settings in [PP1] through [PP6] 1Press the PICTURE PROFILE button 2Select the PICTURE PROFILE number by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial 3Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial Select an item to be adjusted by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Adjust the picture quality by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 41 6Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other items7Select [RETURN] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial 8Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial A picture profile indicator appears To check the picture profile settings During recording or during standby, press the STATUS CHECK button B (p. 48) To name the picture profile settings You can name on picture profile1~6 2Select the picture profile that you want to name by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial 3Select [SETTING] t [PROFILE NAME] by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Select a letter by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 6Select [RETURN] t [OK] by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A To copy the picture profile setting to other picture profiles to copy from by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial 3Select [SETTING] t [COPY] by SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A 4Select the number of the picture profile 5Select [YES] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial To reset the picture profile settings Select the picture profile by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 3Select [SETTING] t [RESET] t [YES] t [ RETURN] t [OK] by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A 42 Adjusting the volumeYou can adjust the volume of a microphone connected to INPUT1/INPUT2 1 Set the AUTO/MAN switch A of the channel to be adjusted to MAN appears on the screen 2 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial B to adjust the volume 43 Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons44 When pressed during recordingWhen pressed during standby 45 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)1 Assign [REC REVIEW] to one of the ASSIGN buttons in advance. (p. 43) 2 Press the ASSIGN button assigned to [REC REVIEW] during standby mode Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (End search) 1 Assign [END SEARCH] to one of the ASSIGN button in advance(p. 43) 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. 43) 2 During standby, press the ASSIGN button to which [LAST SCN RVW] is assigned [LAST SCN RVW] will be executed 46 Using the Shot transitionUse a tripod to avoid camera-shake SHOT-A SHOT-B You can set the transition curve and duration etc. using [SHOT TRANS] (p. 65) ASSIGN button1-3 1 Assign [SHOT TRANS] to one of the ASSIGN buttons (p. 43) 2 Store the settings (shot) Adjust the desired items manually. See pages Press the ASSIGN button 2 for storing the setting in 3 Check the stored settings CHECK 47 Press the ASSIGN button 2 to check the4 Record using the shot transition function EXEC Transition bar S:start E:end 2Press the REC START/STOP button •Press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly to cancel the SHOT TRANSITION When you change [SHOT TRANS] –PICTURE PROFILE –MENU –EXPANDED FOCUS –STATUS CHECK You can also make a transition from saved REC START/STOP Press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly to exit the shot transition screen 48 Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder50 Locating a scene on a tape52 Playing the picture on a TV53 Jacks on your camcorderOpen the jack cover and connect the cable Connecting to a high definition TV (IN/OUT REC) (supplied)Component video cable menu t [VCR HDV/DV] t (Green) Y [AUTO] (p. 75) (Blue) PB/CB [COMPONENT] t (Red) PR/CR [1080i/480i] (p. 76) (Red) 54 Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)HDMI HDMI cable (optional) •Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo DVCAM (DV) format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable i.LINK cable (optional) [i.LINK CONV] t [OFF] (p. 77) This camcorder has a 55 Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TVTo set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Change [DOWN CONVERT] setting to match your TV (p. 77) [480i] (p. 76) [DOWN CONVERT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP] (p. 77) (White) (Yellow) [ON] (p. 77) 56 A/V connecting cable withS VIDEO (optional) : Signal flow (IN/OUT REC) menu t (White) (Yellow) When connecting to your TV via a VCR 57 Using the menu items59 Menu items60 Menu items (Continued)(IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 75) (TC/UB SET) menu (p. 78) (MEMORY SET) menu (p. 80) (OTHERS) (p. 82) 62 (CAMERA SET) menu63 •Sounds cannot be recorded•The image quality is lower than with the regular recording CNTRST ENHCR •When you set [BACK LIGHT] to [ON], [CNTRST ENHCR] is temporarily turned off PROG. SCAN You can record progressive movies with a vertical resolution of 1,080 lines BOFF 24 () Select to record 24 scenes per minute, which is the same as cinema films 30 () •Recorded movies are converted to the 60i format and stored STEADYSHOT xON/OFF xTYPE HARD BSTANDARD Select to activate the standard SteadyShot function SOFT WIDE CONV COLOR BAR •This is automatically set to [OFF] the next time you switch on the camcorder 64 You can select the color bar typeTYPE FOCUS MACRO xTONE AF ASSIST AE SHIFT AE RESPONSE AGC LIMIT AT IRIS LMT 65 ATW SENSBINTELLIGENT HIGH Redness or blueness will decrease MIDDLE LOW Redness or blueness will increase FLCKR REDUCE BON Select when you do not want to reduce flickering of the screen HANDLE ZOOM You can change the zoom speed of handle zoom switch positions H and L (p. 31) SHOT TRANS xTRANS TIME xTRANS CURVE *2: transition of time LINEAR Make the transition linearly BSOFT STOP Make the transition slowly at the end 66 SOFT TRANSMake the transition slowly at the beginning and end, and linearly in between xSTART TIMER xREC LINK Select not to start transition when the recording is started SHOT-A Select to start transition to SHOT-Awhen the recording is started SHOT-B Select to start transition to SHOT-Bwhen the recording is started INTERVAL REC Recording Recording Recording interval interval 1Select [ON/OFF] t [ON] with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial Select [INTERVAL] t [30sec], [1min], [5min] or [10min] 4Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 5Press the MENU button 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 67 DV FRAME RECSelect to record in the standard recording mode ON () Select to record pictures using the DV FRAME REC function 1Select [ON] by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 2Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen 4Move the subject and repeat step BACK LIGHT SPOTLIGHT HYPER GAIN When you set [HYPER GAIN] to [ON] ( ), you can increase the gain to about 36 dB (the default setting is [OFF]) D.EXTENDER (Digital Extender) 68 (AUDIO SET) menu69 xINPUT1 LEVELYou can switch between microphone and line for input from the INPUT1 jack BMIC jack LINE Select to input audio signals from an audio device through the INPUT1 jack appears on the status check screen. x INPUT1 TRIM You can select from [0dB], [-8dB]and [- 16dB] (the default setting is [0dB]) xINPUT1 WIND This function is effective only when [INPUT1 LEVEL] is set to [MIC] Select to disable wind noise reduction Select to enable wind noise reduction. appears on the status check screen x INPUT2 LEVEL You can switch between microphone and line for input from the INPUT2 jack Select to input audio signals from an audio device through the INPUT2 jack xINPUT2 TRIM xINPUT2 WIND This function is effective only when [INPUT2 LEVEL] is set to [MIC] B OFF the Select to enable wind noise reduction 70 (DISPLAY SET) menu71 HISTOGRAMPixels Darker Brighter Brightness •If you set ZEBRA to 70 or 100, the guide is displayed (p. 35) MARKER xCENTER xASPECT xSAFETY ZONE xGUIDEFRAME (the default setting is [OFF]) •When [DATE REC] is set to [ON], you cannot display markers •You can display all types of markers at the same time EXP.FOCUS TYPE You can set a type of the expanded focus display BTYPE Simply enlarges images 72 AU.LVL DISP (Audio level display)ALLSCAN MODE CAM DATA DSP (Camera data display) ZOOM DISPLAY BBAR NUMBER FOCUS DISP BMETER FEET SHUTTER DISP BSECOND 73 DEGREELCD BRIGHT LCD COLOR LCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight 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 VF POWERMODE BAUTO When the LCD screen is closed or during reverse shooting, the finder is lit The LCD screen and finder are always lit DATA CODE 74 Data code is not displayedDATE Displays the date and time CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data ASteadyShot off BExposure is displayed when shooting with automatic adjustment of iris/gain CIris DGain EShutter speed FWhite balance is displayed when you play back images recorded using shot transition LETTER SIZE Select to display the menu screen at normal size Select to display the selected menu item at double the normal height REMAINING Always displays the remaining tape indicator DISP OUTPUT BLCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder V-OUT/PANEL 75 (IN/OUT REC) menu76 DV SP ()DV WIDE REC Records pictures in the size that matches the full screen of a 16:9 (wide) TV OFF () Records pictures in the size that matches the full screen of a 4:3 TV EXT REC CTRL xREC CTL MODE Select not to record on a connected device SYNCHRONOUS () RELAY () x STBY COMMAND BREC PAUSE STOP COMPONENT 77 Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jackB1080i/480i i.LINK CONV DOWN CONVERT Use this function for the following outputs BSQUEEZE Select to output video signals to a 16:9 wide TV or compatible On 16:9 On 16:9 wide TV compatible 4:3 TV LETTER BOX Select to output a video signal to a TV that is not 16:9 compatible On standard 4:3 TV EDGE CROP 78 (TC/UB SET) menu79 TC MAKEBREGENERATE TC LINK You can synchronize the time codes of multiple HVR-V1E/V1Ps This function is useful for editing movies recorded by multiple camcorders 2Set the POWER switches of the main and sub camcorders to CAMERA 3Connect the main camcorder to the sub camcorder with an i.LINK cable 4Set the menu items of the main and sub camcorders as follows: Set the sub camcorders as follows: 5Select [TC/UB SET] t [TC LINK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial TC/UB DISP You can select the time code or the user bit to be displayed on the screen BTC Select to display the time code (00:00:00:00) U-BIT Select to display the user bit (00 00 00 00) UB TIME REC Select when you do not want to set the user bits to the real time clock Select to set the user bits to the real time clock 80 (MEMORY SET) menu82 (OTHERS) menu83 xTo delete camera profile settings1Select [DELETE] by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 2Select the camera profile you want to delete by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 3Select [YES] in the check screen ASSIGN BTN See page PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS You can select a function to assign to the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button (p. 33) BPHOTO Records a still image (p. 28) EXP.FOCUS CLOCK SET WORLD TIME SEL/ PUSH EXEC LANGUAGE You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen USB SELECT B Memory Stick PictBridge PRINT PB ZOOM (Playback zoom) QUICK REC 84 Press the MENU button t select the (OTHERS) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dialREC LAMP (Recording lamp) REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) The default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 136) DATE REC Select not to superimpose the date and time on the pictures Select to superimpose the date and time on the pictures HOURS METER OPERATION Select to display the total hours of operation in 10-hourincrements DRUM RUN Select to display the total hours of drum rotation in 10-hourincrements TAPE RUN Select to display the total hours of tape running in 10-hourincrements THREADING BEEP Activates a melody when you start/stop recording Cancels the melody 85 Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc86 Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. (Continued)Using an i.LINK cable (optional) 87 Copy HDV recording asHDV –*3 [OFF] Convert HDV recording to DVCAM [ON] DVCAM (DV) (DV) [AUTO] Copy DVCAM (DV) recording as DVCAM Convert both HDV and HDV DVCAM (DV) format to Copy only portions recorded in HDV format [HDV] –*2 recorded in DVCAM (DV) [DV] format When connecting with the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 88 Dubbing to another device1 Prepare your camcorder for playback Insert the recorded cassette Set [DOWN CONVERT] according to the playback device (TV, etc.) (p. 77) 2 Prepare your VCR/DVD device for recording When dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for recording When dubbing to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording 3 Connect your VCR/DVD device to your camcorder as a recording device See page 85 for connection details 4 Start playback on the camcorder, and recording on the VCR/DVD device 5 When dubbing is complete, stop your camcorder and the VCR/DVD device 89 Recording pictures from a VCR90 3 Connect your VCR as a player to your camcorder4 Insert a cassette into the VCR 5 Set your camcorder to recording pause While pressing X (PAUSE), press both zREC (record) buttons simultaneously 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 8 Press x (STOP) to stop recording 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 3 Press the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button at the scene you want to record Movies will be fixed to image size 91 Copying movies from tape to “Memory Stick Duo” as still images93 Printing recorded95 Connecting to a computerCopying still images to a computer96 1 Turn on the computerClose down all applications running on the computer For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on as an Administrator 2 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder 3 Prepare the power source for your camcorder 4 Set the POWER switch to VCR 5 Press the MENU button. The menu index screen is displayed 7 Connect the USB cable to the (USB) jacks on your camcorder and your computer 97 ssss 98 Copying movies on a tape to a computer99 [VCR HDV/DV]t [HDV] [i.LINK CONV] t [ON] t [DV] t [OFF] Step:1 Connect an i.LINK cable Notes on connecting to the computer 1Prepare editing software (not provided) 2Turn on your computer 3Insert a tape into your camcorder and set the POWER switch to VCR 5Copy images to the computer with your software 100 Copying movies on a tape to a computer (Continued)When copying the movie in the HDV format from the computer to your camcorder Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [HDV] and [i.LINK CONV] to [OFF] (p. 75, 77) Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] (p. 75) 101 Troubleshooting102 Troubleshooting (Continued)The battery pack discharges too quickly The picture remains on the LCD screen The picture in the viewfinder is not clear The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared The supplied Remote Commander does not function Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo” The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment The remaining tape indicator is not displayed 103 The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwardingYou cannot delete pictures or format the “Memory Stick Duo.” Recording The recording does not start when you press the REC START/STOP button The handle zoom does not work You cannot record on the “Memory Stick Duo.” 104 The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still imageEnd search does not work Auto focus does not function Menu items are grayed out or does not work 105 Shutter speed, gain, white balance or iris cannot be adjusted manuallyTiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked The screen picture is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen The screen picture is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen The picture appears too bright, or horizontal bands or changes in color occurs Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged Playback You cannot play back tape 106 Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back correctlyThe data file name is displayed incorrectly, or flashing •The file is damaged •The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p. 118) You cannot hear the sound recorded with 4CH MIC REC on another camcorder • Set [DV AUDIO MIX] (p. 70) No sound or only a low sound is heard •Turn up the volume (p. 30) •Set [DV AUDIO MIX] (p. 70) •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. 124) •Use the Sony mini DV cassette “---”is displayed on the screen •The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time •A blank section on the tape is being played •The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read Noises appear and or is displayed on the screen 107 Date Search does not work correctlyNo picture appears during End search, Rec review or Last scene review New sound added to a recorded tape on another camcorder is not heard appears on the LCD screen Connecting to TV You cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the i.LINK cable 108 The picture appears distorted on the 4:3 TVBlack zone appears at top and bottom of a 4:3 TV screen Dubbing/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 A/V connecting cable You cannot add sound to the recorded tape You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.” 109 Connecting to a computerThe computer does not recognize your camcorder You cannot view or copy the video recorded on a tape on the computer Your computer freezes 110 Warning indicators and messages111 Fast flashing:• The tape has run out Z(Eject cassette warning) •The write-protecttab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 114) •Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 123) •The self-diagnosisdisplay code is displayed (p. 110) - (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protectof the “Memory Stick Duo”) •The write-protecttab on the “Memory Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 118) *You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen (p. 110) Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions xBattery/Power Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack xMoisture condensation %Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette (p. 123) %Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. (p. 123) xCassette/Tape ZReinsert the cassette. (p. 24) •Check if the cassette is damaged QZ The tape is locked - check the tab. (p. 114) Cannot record due to copyright protection. (p. 114) x“Memory Stick Duo” Incompatible type of Memory Stick A type of “Memory Stick Duo” incompatible with your camcorder is inserted Protected file Cannot delete •Cancel file protection using your computer Reinsert the Memory Stick • Reinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a few times. If even then the indicator This Memory Stick is not flashes, the “Memory Stick Duo” might be damaged. Try with another “Memory Stick Duo.” formatted correctly Memory Stick folders are full 112 Warning indicators and messages (Continued)Cannot record still images on Memory Stick x PictBridge compliant printer Check the connected device Error. Cancel the task x Others Change to correct tape format No output image in “VCR HDV/DV” Change format xDirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette. (p. 124) Could not synchronize TC 113 Using your camcorder abroad114 HDV format and recording/playback116 Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats118 About the “Memory Stick”119 xOn a location for useDo 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 xOn a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 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 120 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack121 About i.LINK122 About i.LINK (Continued)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 the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pincable (during HDV/DVCAM (DV) dubbing) 123 Maintenance and precautions124 Maintenance and precautions (Continued)xIf moisture condensation has occurred •The warning message does not appear when the power is turned on Neither xNote 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 125 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 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 xProcedures 126 Removing dust from inside the viewfinder127 SpecificationsVideo recording system (HDV) Video recording system (DVCAM (DV)) Still image recording system Audio recording system (HDV) Audio recording system (DVCAM (DV)) Video signal Usable cassette Tape speed (HDV) Tape speed (DVCAM) Tape speed (DV SP) Recording/playback time (HDV) Recording/playback time (DVCAM) Recording/playback time (DV SP) Fast forward/rewind time Viewfinder Image device Lens Focal length Color temperature 128 Minimum illuminationAUDIO/VIDEO output COMPONENT OUT jack HDMI OUT jack LANC jack INPUT1/INPUT2 jack USB jack HDV/DV jack Total dot number Power requirements Average power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions (approx.) 129 Mass (approx.)Supplied accessories Current consumption Maximum output voltage Output voltage Capacity 130 On trademarksNotes on the License 131 Identifying parts and controlsqs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql 132 ql qkqh qg qf 133 To attach the shoulder strap134 ALCD screen (20)BVideo control buttons (REW, PLAY*, FF, PAUSE, STOP, SLOW, REC) (29) CZEBRA switch (35) DASSIGN 6, MEMORY/DELETE button (43, 92) EASSIGN 5, MEMORY/INDEX button(29, 43) FASSIGN 4, MEMORY/PLAY button (29, 43) GDISPLAY/BATT INFO button (48, 49) HVOLUME/MEMORY button* (30) IRESET button JHDMI OUT jack (52) KUSB jack (93) L“Memory Stick Duo” slot (24) To attach the jack cover Attach the jack cover as shown in the illustration 137 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder140 Index141 (Digital Extender)EXPOSURE/IRIS Folder PB FOLDER (Playback HD (high definition) image HISTOGRAM 71 Hook for the shoulder strap “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack 14 66 i.LINK cable 52 Jack cover KNEE POINT LANC jack LANGUAGE Large eyecup Last scene review LCD LCD backlight LCD BL LEVEL LCD BRIGHT Quick LCD COLOR Reference LETTER BOX LETTER SIZE LINE LINEAR LINKED 142 Index (Continued)
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