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1 http://www.sony.netPrinted in Japan © 2008 Sony Corporation 2 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. 122) 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 Read this firstStep 1: Checking supplied items Step 2: Attaching the supplied items 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 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 Locating a scene on a tape 6 Playing the picture on a TV(AUDIO SET) menu (DISPLAY SET) menu (IN/OUT REC) menu (TC/UB SET) menu (MEMORY SET) menu (OTHERS) menu Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc Copying movies on a tape to a computer 7 Using your camcorder abroadMaintenance and precautions Specifications Identifying parts and controls Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Index 8 Step 1: Checking supplied items10 Step 2: Attaching the supplied items11 Adjusting the flange focal length automaticallySet 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. 76) 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 12 Step 2: Attaching the supplied items (Continued)Attaching the supplied microphone 1 Attach the wind screen B to the supplied microphone A 3 Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT1 jack D See the table below Attaching the lens hood with lens cover 4 Put the microphone cable into the cable holder E 5 Select the channel with the REC CH SELECT switch F To remove the Lens hood with lens cover 13 pressing the PUSH (lens hood release) buttonTo open or close the shutter of the Lens hood with lens cover Move the lens cover lever up or down to open or close the lens cover Attaching Memory Recording Unit Make sure that the HDV/DV jack cover is closed Attach the Memory Recording Unit to your camcorder as illustrated HDV/DV jack (6-pin) To remove the Memory Recording Unit To attach the Memory Recording Unit to the i.LINK Cradle Attach the Memory Recording Unit to the i.LINK Cradle as illustrated To remove the Memory Recording Unit from the i.LINK Cradle 14 Step 3: Charging the battery pack15 To remove the battery packTo store 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) Started Recording in the DVCAM (DV) format Playing time HDV format pictures 16 Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued)DVCAM (DV) format pictures On the battery pack On the charging/recording/playback time Using an outside power source You can use the AC Adaptor/Charger to obtain AC power Mains To the wall 1lead socket AC Adaptor Charger4 Mode switch 5Connecting cord DK-415 1 Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor/Charger 2Connect the mains lead to the wall socket 3Connect the connecting cable (DK-415)to the AC Adaptor/Charger 4Set the mode change switch of the AC Adaptor/Charger to VCR/CAMERA Press the connecting part of the connecting cable On the AC Adaptor/Charger 17 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly18 Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderThe LCD panel 1Open 180 degrees 290 degrees (max.) 2180 degrees (max.) DISPLAY/BATT INFO button To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer The viewfinder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Press and hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO a few seconds until disappears 19 When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see20 Step 6: Setting the date and time22 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”Cassette tape Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly Window The cassette compartment automatically slides back in 3 Close the lid To eject the cassette “Memory Stick Duo” You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo” marked with , or (p. 119) 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo slot cover in the direction of the arrow Memory Stick Duo slot cover 23 Access lampTo eject a “Memory Stick Duo” Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” once 24 Recording25 3 Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B)[STBY] t [REC] The recording lamp lights up during recording To stop the movie recording, press the REC START/STOP button again •You can change the screen display during recording (p. 53) •Indicators displayed on the screen during recording are shown on page The recording lamp can be set to stay off ([REC LAMP[F]], [REC LAMP[R]] •You cannot record movies on a “Memory Stick Duo.” 26 Recording (Continued)To capture still images 1Assign [PHOTO] to an ASSIGN button “Memory Stick Duo.” appears when the recording is completed You can capture still images during movie recording •See page 139 for indicators that appear on the screen during recording Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” (MB) and the number of recordable pictures 1.2M 0.9M VGA 0.2M 1440 × 1080 × 640 × 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB •Image sizes of still images are as follows: –Recording in HDV format/DVCAM (DV) format (16:9): 1.2M –Recording in DVCAM (DV) format (4:3): 0.9M –Playing back in HDV format: 1.2M –Playing back in DVCAM (DV) format (16:9): 0.2M –Playing back in DVCAM (DV) format (4:3): VGA To store still images captured from movies on a tape on “Memory Stick Duo” 1Set the POWER switch to VCR 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. 84) 27 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings28 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)Adjusting the focus manually buttons Adjusting focus manually in mode A Adjusting focus manually in mode B Mode B Mode A Focus ring You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions Use this function in the following cases 1Assign [FOCUS] to an ASSIGN button (p. 43) 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 29 Using automatic focus temporarily (One push auto focus)1Assign [ONE PUSH AF] to an ASSIGN button (p. 43) Automatic focus functions as long as you hold the ASSIGN button (9 disappears) FOCUS Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity) 1Assign [FOCUS INFNTY] to an ASSIGN button (p. 43) 2Press the ASSIGN button to which [FOCUS INFNTY] is assigned Using the expanded focus (Expanded focus) 30 Adjusting the exposureAdjusting the iris 1During recording or standby, set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to MANUAL 2Set the IRIS switch B to MAN Adjust the iris with the iris ring PUSH AUTO button A To adjust the iris automatically Set the IRIS switch B or AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO Adjusting the volume of light (ND filter) 31 Adjusting the gain1Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to MANUAL during recording or standby Set the gain switch the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 69) To adjust the gain automatically Press the GAIN button I, or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO When you set AUTO/MANUAL switch Adjusting the shutter speed 1During recording or standby, set AUTO/MANUAL switch F to 2Press the SHUTTER SPEED button E 3Change the shutter speed displayed on the screen by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial G You can adjust the shutter speed in a range of 1/3 second through 1/10000 second or the extended clear scan The denominator of the set shutter speed appears on the screen. For example [100] 4Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial G to lock the shutter speed To readjust the shutter speed, do steps 2 to scan from [ECS FREQ.] in the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 71) To adjust the shutter speed automatically Press the SHUTTER SPEED button E twice, or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch Fto AUTO extended clear scan ( ) range ([ECS FREQ.] p. 71) 32 Adjusting to natural color (White balance)1 During recording or standby, set the AUTO/MANUAL switch E to MANUAL 2 Press the WHT BAL button B 3 Set the white balance memory switch A to any one of PRESET A/B WB TEMP], which you have selected in [WB PRESET] of the (CAMERA SET) menu (Memory A) (Memory B) Outdoor ([OUTDOOR]) Indoor ([INDOOR]) Color temperature ([MANU WB TEMP]) 33 To save the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B1Set the white balance memory switch to A (A) or B (B) in step 3 of “Adjusting to natural color (White balance).” Capture a white subject, such as white paper 3Press (one push) button C adjusted value is stored in A or B To adjust the white balance automatically Press the WHT BAL button B or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch E to AUTO Adjusting the black balance Normally, you do not need to adjust the black balance The black balance may become off in some recording conditions 1 Press the MENU button during standby 2 Select [BLK BALANCE] in the (CAMERA SET) menu with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 3 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial The black balance adjustment starts. It will take about 15 seconds 4 When [Completed.] appears on the screen, press the MENU button to end this menu If the black balance adjustment fails Check that the iris is closed, then try the adjustment again Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) 34 PP1Default settings the same :USER as when Picture Profile is [OFF] PP2 PP3 Example settings of :PRO COLOR pictures recorded by a professional shoulder camcorder with ITU709 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 35 BLACK LEVELTo set the black level GAMMA To select a gamma curve BLACK GAMMA To correct gamma in low intensity area 36 KNEECOLOR MODE To set type and level of colors COLOR LEVEL To set the color level COLOR PHASE To set the color phase 37 COLOR DEPTHTo set the color depth for each color phase COLOR CORRCT To set items for the color correction 38 COLOR CORRCT (Continued)WB SHIFT To set items for the white balance shift 39 DETAILTo set items for the detail 40 SKINTONE DTLTo adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles PROFILE NAME To name the picture profiles set in [PP1] through [PP6] (p. 41) COPY To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number RESET To reset the picture profile to the default setting 41 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 6Select [RETURN] t [OK] 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 Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume of a microphone connected to the INPUT1/INPUT2 jack 42 1 Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch (CH1/CH2) A of the channel to be adjusted to MANappears on the screen 2 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial B to adjust the volume during recording or standby 43 Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons44 Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued)5 Select the function that you want to assign with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A 6 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A 7 Select [RETURN] with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A 8 Press the MENU button B to hide the menu screen Recording an index signal 1 Assign [INDEX MARK] to one of the ASSIGN buttons (p. 43) 2 Press the ASSIGN button to which [INDEX MARK] is assinged 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 45 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. 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 The last scene review starts 46 Using the Shot transition47 CA buttonBbutton 1Set [S.TRANS/F.MARK] of the (CAMERA SET) menu to [SHOT TRANSITION] 2Press the SHOT TRANSITION/ FOCUS MARKING button C to bring up the shot transition store screen The STORE lamp turns on Press the A button to store the settings in b Notes The settings stored in 4 Press the SHOT TRANSITION FOCUS MARKING button C again to bring up the shot transition check screen The CHECK lamp turns on Press the A button to check SHOT-A,or the B button to check SHOT-B.The image will be displayed with the settings stored in the selected SHOT The focus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter speed and white balance are automatically adjusted to the stored settings • The settings do not shift to the stored settings with the transition time set in [TRANS TIME] (p. 46) 5 Press SHOT TRANSITION/FOCUS MARKING button C again to bring up the shot transition execution screen The EXEC lamp turns on 6 Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B) Press the A button for recording with SHOT-A,or the B button for recording with SHOT-B The settings shift from the current ones to the stored ones 48 Using the Shot transition (Continued)–PICTURE PROFILE –MENU –STATUS CHECK –EXPANDED FOCUS You can also make a transition from the SHOT- A to the The settings stored in the memory 49 Marking focal point on the screen (Focus marking)50 Playback51 To search for a scene while viewing a movieTo adjust the volume Adjust the volume with the VOLUME/MEMORY button To view still images 2Press the MEMORY/PLAY button To display the list of still images (index screen) 2Press the MEMORY/INDEX button 3Select a still image using the VOLUME/MEMORY button 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 52 Playback (Continued)53 Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder54 Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder (Continued)CIris DGain EShutter speed FWhite balance ----]and [--:--:--]will be displayed extended clear scan ( ) 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. 76) •Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 83) •Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 43) •Camera setup (p. 69) •External devices 1 Press the STATUS CHECK button C 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 • Press the STATUS CHECK button C Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info) Remaining battery (approx.) Recording capacity (approx.) 55 Locating a scene on a tape57 Playing the picture on a TV58 Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)Type : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Camcorder Cable Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) Component video cable [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) (Green) Y [VIDEO OUT] t (Blue) PB/CB [COMPONENT] t [1080i/576i] (85) (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (White) (Red) (Yellow) HDMI cable (optional) • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo HDMI DVCAM (DV) format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable 59 i.LINK cable (optional)[i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [OFF] (86) 60 Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TVTo set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set the down-convertsetting as follows: For HDV format signals: (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT] For DV format signals: (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [DV WIDE CONV] 61 [VCR HDV/DV]3 (supplied) t[AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t[COMPONENT] t[1080i/576i] (85) 4 A/V connecting cable t[DOWN CONVERT] t[SQUEEZE] [LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [ON] (86) 62 A/V connecting cable withS VIDEO (optional) [DOWN CONVERT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP] (85) [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) 63 When connecting to your TV via a VCRIf your TV/VCR has a 21-pinadaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) 64 Using the menu items66 Menu items69 (CAMERA SET) menuSee page 64 for details on selecting menu items Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial GAIN SETUP 1Select [H], [M] or [L] with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial 2Set the gain value with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, and press the dial 3Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 4Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen SMOOTH GAIN HYPER GAIN When you set this function to [ON] ( ), you can increase the gain to its limit. The default setting is [OFF] AGC LIMIT BLK BALANCE See page WB PRESET You can use the preset white balance. For more details, see page WB OUTDR LVL 70 Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dialWB TEMP SET ATW 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 71 [HDV1080i]: [HDV PROGRE.] t [REC TYPE] t [SCAN TYPE][DV]: [DV PROGRE.] t [SCAN TYPE] AE RESPONSE AT IRIS LMT ECS FREQ You must set the shutter speed to the ECS [REC FORMAT] of (IN/OUT REC) menu FLCKR REDUCE BON OFF CNTRST ENHCR BACK LIGHT SPOTLIGHT 72 Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERASET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dialSTEADYSHOT xON/OFF xTYPE FOCUS MACRO HANDLE ZOOM HARD BSTANDARD Reduces camera shakes at a standard level SOFT D.EXTENDER AF ASSIST FADER You can add visual effects to transition between scenes 73 To cancel before starting the operation, select [OFF] in stepThe setting will be cleared every time you press the REC START/STOP button Fading out Fading in WHITE FADER BLACK FADER SMTH SLW REC This 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], press the MENU button •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 74 Press the MENU button t select the(CAMERASET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial1Select [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 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 2Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen 4Move the subject and repeat step SHOT TRANSITION 75 S.TRANS/F.MARKBSHOT TRANSITION Select to assign the shot transition function to the button FOCUS MARKING Select to assign the focus marking function to the button x.v.Color COLOR BAR Selects a type of the color bars TYPE TYPE 4 (75% brightness of TYPE 3) xTONE 76 (AUDIO SET) menu77 BSEPARATELINKED xAU.MAN GAIN Controls the audio level of CH1 linked with that of CH2. Sound inputs from CH1 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 xINPUT1 TRIM Adjusts the input signal level from INPUT1 x INPUT1 WIND Using B OFF Disables wind noise reduction Menu Enables wind noise reduction appears on the status check screen xINPUT2 MIC NR xINPUT2 TRIM xINPUT2 WIND You can set INPUT2 in the same way as INPUT1 78 Press the MENU button t select the (AUDIO SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dialAUDIO CH SEL BCH1,CH2 Reproduces sound of CH1 and CH2 in respective channels CH1 Reproduces sound of CH1 in channels 1 and CH2 Reproduces sound of CH2 in channels 1 and DV AUDIO MIX Outputs only the sound recorded in CH1 and CH2 during recording MIX CH3,CH4 Outputs only the sound dubbed in CH3 and CH4 79 (DISPLAY SET) menu80 MARKERxCENTER xASPECT xSAFETY ZONE xGUIDEFRAME CAM LEVELING EXP.FOCUS TYPE You can set a type of the expanded focus display BTYPE Simply enlarges images Enlarges and shows images in white and black 81 CAM DATA DSP (Camera data display)Iris value Shutter speed Gain value •indicates that the settings are automatically adjusted values (p. 53) AU.LVL DISP (Audio level display) 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 FOCUS DISP You 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. 84) or [DV PROGRE.] (p. 84) 82 LCD BRIGHTLCD COLOR LCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the backlight level of the LCD screen BNORMAL 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 Turns on the viewfinder while you close the LCD panel or record in mirror mode Always turns on the viewfinder LETTER SIZE Displays the menu in regular letter size REMAINING 83 (IN/OUT REC) menu84 Press the MENU button t select the (IN/OUT REC) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dialHDV () Plays back only HDV format sections of a tape DV () 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 85 DV WIDE RECOFF () Records a movie in an aspect ratio that matches the full screen of a 4:3 TV VIDEO OUT xCOMPONENT B1080i/576i x DOWN CONVERT – Component (576i) –S Video –Audio/Video BSQUEEZE Outputs a horizontally compressed image while maintaining its original height LETTER BOX EDGE CROP • When you view a movie recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format with [DV WIDE REC] set to [ON] on a standard 4:3 TV, images of the movie may appear vertically compressed. In such a case, set [DV WIDE CONV] to the [LETTER BOX] or [EDGE CROP] x DV WIDE CONV You can select a down convert type when you down-covertDV widescreen signal to DV signal Use this function for signals outputting from the following output jacks: – S Video – Audio/Video 86 i.LINK SETxHDV t DV CONV xDOWN CONVERT EXT REC CTRL Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the connecting devices xREC CTL MODE Does not record on a connected device SYNCHRONOUS () RELAY () EXT ONLY () xSTBY COMMAND BREC PAUSE STOP 87 (TC/UB SET) menu(TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) Press the MENU button t select the (TC/UB SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial TC PRESET xPRESET You can preset the time code xRESET TC COUNTUP UB PRESET You can preset the user bit TC RUN You can select how the time code advances BREC RUN FREE RUN TC MAKE BREGENERATE TC LINK You can synchronize the time codes of multiple camcorders 88 2Set the POWER switches of the main and sub camcorders to CAMERA3Connect 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 The message [Synchronize TC with connected device?] appears 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 89 (MEMORY SET) menu90 (OTHERS) menu91 Duo” or [CAMERA] to save it in your camcorder3Select [NEW FILE] or an existing profile name with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial NEW FILE 4Select [YES] in the check screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial The camera profile is saved xTo change the camera profile name You can change the camera profile name 1 Select [PROFILE NAME] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial [PROFILE NAME] screen appears 3Change the profile name with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial •You can enter the name in the same way as the picture profile (p. 41) Profile name is changed x To delete camera profile settings 1 Select [DELETE] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 2 Select the camera profile you want to delete with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 3 Select [YES] on the check screen xTo copy a camera profile You 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 •You can copy a camera profile saved on a “Memory Stick Duo” to your camcorder ASSIGN BTN CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen 92 Press the MENU button t select the (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dialPB ZOOM (Playback zoom) QUICK REC CAMERA DATE REC Does 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[F] (Recording lamp [front]) REC LAMP[R] (Recording lamp [rear]) 93 REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)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 94 Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc95 AV device with audio/videojacks*2 2 (supplied) (White) (Red) Using an i.LINK cable (optional) Dubbing/Editing 96 Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. (Continued)Copy HDV recording as HDV –*3 Convert HDV recording to DVCAM DVCAM (DV) (DV) 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) 97 Dubbing to another device1 Prepare your camcorder for playback Insert the recorded cassette Slide the POWER switch to VCR Set [DOWN CONVERT] according to the playback device (TV, etc.) (p. 85) 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 94 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 98 Recording pictures from a VCR99 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 •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 •If video signals inputted to your camcorder via Recording still images 1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in “Recording movies.” Recording pictures from a VCR (Continued) 2 Start playing the cassette The pictures on the VCR appear on the screen of your camcorder 100 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 Editing software capable of copying HDV signal 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 101 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 interface Notes on connecting to the computer 102 Copying movies on a tape to a computer (Continued)Step:2 Copying the movies 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 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. 83, 86) Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] (p. 83) 103 Troubleshooting104 Troubleshooting (Continued)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 The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding You cannot delete pictures or format the “Memory Stick Duo.” 105 RecordingThe 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.” The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image 106 End search or last scene review does not workAuto focus does not function Menu items are grayed out or do not work 107 [TC LINK]Your camcorder is not connected to an external device via an i.LINK cable [TC COUNTUP] [TC MAKE] is set to [REGENERATE] [UB-DATE/TC-TIME] [TC RUN] is set to [REC RUN] [UB TIME REC] is set to [ON] Date and time are not set [WORLD TIME], [DATE REC] [x.v.Color] [REC FORMAT] is set to [DV] [ECS FREQ.] The shutter speed is not set to the [INTERVAL REC] [REC TYPE] of [HDV PROGRE.] is set to [INTERLACE] and [DV FRAME REC] [EXT REC CTRL] During [SMTH SLW REC] During [INTERVAL REC] During [DV FRAME REC] Shutter speed, gain, white balance or iris cannot be adjusted manually • Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL Tiny 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 •Set [BACK LIGHT] to [OFF] •Set [HYPER GAIN] to [OFF] The screen picture is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen 108 Horizontal stripes appear on the imageBlack bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged • Adjust [DETAIL] to [0] side (p. 39) Playback You cannot play back tape •Slide the POWER switch to VCR •Rewind the tape (p. 50) 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. 116) •Set [DV AUDIO MIX] for the DVCAM (DV) format 4-chrecording (p. 78) 109 No sound or only a low sound is heardThe picture or sound breaks off The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off “---”is displayed on the screen Noises 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 New sound added to a recorded tape on another camcorder is not heard appears on the LCD screen 110 Connecting to TVYou cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the i.LINK cable The picture appears distorted on the 4:3 TV Black zone appears at top and bottom of a 4:3 TV screen 111 Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devicesPictures 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 Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder You cannot view or copy a movie recorded on a tape to a computer 112 Your computer freezes113 Warning indicators and messages115 Using your camcorder abroad116 Maintenance and precautions117 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 mode 118 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.) 119 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” Photographic Experts Group) format. The file extension is “.JPG.” 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 •Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations: –Places under direct sunlight 120 –Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gasesx On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor xOn a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” •This unit does not support high speed data transfer conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.) •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 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack have the mark Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with the camcorder, you need a On image data compatibility What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack To charge the battery pack •Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder 121 To use the battery pack effectivelyAbout the remaining battery time indicator About storage of the battery pack About battery life About i.LINK What is i.LINK 122 About the i.LINK Baud ratei.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 About handling of your camcorder On use and care •Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations –Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may occur 123 –Anywhere very humid•Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) •Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF when you are not using your camcorder •When disconnecting the mains lead, pull it by the plug and not the lead •Do not damage the mains lead such as by placing anything heavy on it •Keep metal contacts clean Keep the Remote Commander and •If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked –consult your local authorized Sony service facility –wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin •Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a cassette for about 3 minutes •Use up the battery pack completely before storing it Moisture condensation 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 When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your 124 Block-noiseappearsVideo head To prevent such a problem, use the Sony mini DV cassette The playback The playback screen screen pauses goes blank (Solid blue screen) The playback screen goes blank. (Solid blue screen) LCD screen xTo clean the LCD screen On handling the casing 125 About care and storage of the lensOn charging the pre-installedrechargeable battery 3 months xProcedures Removing dust from inside the viewfinder 1 Remove the eye piece of the viewfinder 2 Remove dust inside the eye piece and viewfinder with a blower 126 Specifications127 Color temperature[AUTO] 15 000K in 100K steps) Minimum illumination 1.5lx (lux) (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/25, auto gain, auto iris) (F 1.6) Output connectors A/V OUT jack 10-pinconnector Video signal: 1 Vp-p,75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p(burst signal), 75 Ω (ohms) (0 dBu=0.775 Vrms) COMPONENT OUT jack Y:1 Vp-p,75Ω (ohms), PB/PR, CB/CR: +/- 350 mV, 75 Ω (ohms) HDMI OUT jack TypeA (19-pin) Input/Output connectors LANC jack Stereo mini-minijack(Ø 2.5 mm) i(headphones) jack Stereo-minijack(Ø 3.5 mm) LENS jack 12-pinconnector INPUT1/INPUT2 jack XLR 3-pin,female -48dBu: 3kΩ (kilohms) HDV/DV jack i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 6-pinconnector S100) Picture 8.0cm (3.2 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total dot number 921 600 (1 920 × 480) General Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 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) 128 Specifications (Continued)Dimensions (approx.) 176 × 199 × 439 mm (6 15/16 × 7 13/16 × 17 9/32 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 176 × 199 × 439 mm including the projecting parts with the battery pack (NP-F570) Mass (approx.) 1.3kg (2 lb 13 oz) camera body only 2.4kg (5 lb 4 oz) including the Carl Zeiss lens (VCL-412BWH) AC Adaptor/Charger AC-VQ1050 AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 22W Output voltage DC 8.4 V 0°C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) 123× 53 × 135 mm 390g (13.8 oz) excluding the power cord Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 Output voltage DC 7.2 Capacity 15.8Wh (2 200 mAh) Type Li-ion Li-ion 129 On trademarks•“Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “,” “Memory Stick “,” “Memory Stick •“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation •“x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation •i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation is a trademark • is a trademark HDMI, HDMI logo, and •Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation •Adobe, and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Notes on the License 130 Identifying parts and controls131 To mount the accessory shoe adaptorTo remove the accessory shoe adaptor Reference Quick 132 Identifying parts and controls (Continued)qa qs 4qd 5qf ql qkqjqhqg AFront remote sensor (93) BFront recording lamp (92) The recording lamp flashes if the remaining tape or battery is low CND filter (30) DASSIGN buttons 1-3* (43) EGAIN button (31) FASSIGN 4 button/ZEBRA button (43) GASSIGN 5 button/AE SHIFT button*(43) HASSIGN 6 button/REC REVIEW button (43) IAUDIO LEVEL(CH1) switch (41) JAUDIO LEVEL(CH1) dial (41) KAUDIO LEVEL(CH2) dial (41) LAUDIO LEVEL(CH2) switch (41) MAUTO/MANUAL switch (41) NSHUTTER SPEED button (31) OWHT BAL* button (32) PSEL/PUSH EXEC dial (20) Q(one push) button (32) RWhite balance memory switch (32) SGain switch (31) 133 9 q;qg qf qd AHDV/DV jack (57) BCOMPONENT OUT jack (57) CA/V OUT jack (57) DLANC jack Ei (headphones) jack FINPUT2 switch (12) GINPUT1 switch (12) HREC CH SELECT switch (12) IINPUT2 jack (12) JINPUT1 jack (12) KPUSH (lens hood release) button (12) LCable holder (12) MMemory Stick Duo slot (22) NAccess lamp (22) OREC START/STOP button (24) POPEN/EJECT lever (22) QLENS jack (10) 134 To attach the shoulder strap135 9qaqh qg qf qd qs ALens cover lever (13) BFocus ring (28) CZoom ring (27) DIris ring (30) EZOOM switch (27) FDIGITAL EXTENDER/L1 button (43) GLCD screen (18) HTC/U-BITbutton Switches between time code and user bit to display on the LCD screen IDATA CODE button (53) JVideo control buttons (STOP/REW/ PLAY/FF/PAUSE/REC/SLOW) (50) KVOLUME/MEMORY button (50) LMEMORY/DELETE button (50) MMEMORY/INDEX button (50) NMEMORY/PLAY button (50) ODISPLAY/BATT INFO button (53) PRESET button Quick 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 Reference 136 Remote CommanderRemove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander Insulation sheet APHOTO (26) BMemory control buttons (Index, –/+,Memory/playback) (51) CSEARCH M. (55) D EVideo control buttons (Rewind, Playback, Fast-forward,Pause, Stop, Slow) (50) FZERO SET MEMORY This button is invalid with your camcorder GTransmitter HSTART/STOP (24) IPower zoom (27) JDISPLAY (53) To change the battery of the Remote Commander 2Place a new battery with the + side facing up 3Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks Tab WARNING 137 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder140 Index142 Index (Continued)143 REMOTE CTRL (RemoteRESET 40 S VIDEO jack 57 SHOT TRANSITION/FOCUS SHUTTER SPEED button SKINTONE DTL (Skintone SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording) SPOTLIGHT STATUS CHECK button Tape See Cassette TC COUNTUP TC LINK 46, 74 UB-DATE/TC-TIME Using your camcorder abroad VF B.LIGHT Video head Viewfinder lens adjustment Volume VOLUME/MEMORY button White balance memory switch 91 117 76 75 144 Index (Continued)
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