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Operating Guide
© 2006 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture
For Customers in the U.S.A
Use
Power Sources
Polarization
Overloading
Object and Liquid Entry
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)
Lightning
Safety Check
Service
Damage Requiring Service
Read this first
Read this first (Continued)
For the customers in the Nederland Voor de klanten in Nederland
Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden
De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA)
For the State of California, USA only
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Notes on use
Types of cassette you can use in your camcorder
The HDV standards
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder
When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment
•The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof
See “Maintenance and precautions” (p. 130)
About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens
On recording
On playing back HDV tapes on other devices
About this manual
The
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read this first
Using the CD-ROMManual
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Locating a scene on a tape
Playing the picture on a TV
Menu items
(CAMERA SET) menu
(AUDIO SET) menu
Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc
Recording pictures from a VCR
Copying movies from tape to “Memory Stick Duo” as still images
Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)
Using the CD-ROMManual
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens cover
Attaching the lens hood with lens cover
To open the shutter of the Lens hood with lens cover
Move the lens cover lever up and down to open or close the lens cover
Lens hood fixing screw
To remove the Lens hood with lens cover
Step 3: Charging the battery pack
After charging the battery
To remove the battery pack
Charging time
NP-F570(supplied)
NP-F770
Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
Playing time
HDV format pictures
opened
closed
Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder
When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see
Step 6: Setting the date and time
Changing the language setting
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”
Access lamp
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” once
Recording
3 Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B)
[STBY] t [REC]
The Rec lamp lights up during recording
To stop the movie recording, press the REC START/STOP button again
To record in mirror mode
Recording (Continued)
To record still images
Press the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button. The image is recorded on a “Memory Stick
Playback
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
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings
AC B
CB A
–When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual
–When you rotate the focus ring
To use the expanded focus (Expanded focus)
During standby, press the EXPANDED FOCUS button B
[EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the center of the screen is magnified by about
xEXPOSURE2
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
3 Adjust the picture quality by
turning the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial G
Press 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
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
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)
C BA
1 During standby, press the PICTURE PROFILE button C
You 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
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6Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other items
7Select [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
Adjusting the volume
You 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
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons
When pressed during recording
When pressed during standby
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)
1 Assign [REC REVIEW] to one of the ASSIGN buttons in advance. (p. 49)
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. 49)
Using the Shot transition
Use a tripod to avoid camera-shake
SHOT-A
SHOT-B
You can set the transition curve and duration etc. using [SHOT TRANS] (p. 72)
Press the ASSIGN button 2 to check the
4 Record using the shot transition function
EXEC
Transition bar
S:start
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder
Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info)
Locating a scene on a tape
2on the Remote Commander to select an index point
To cancel the operation
Press STOP 3 on the Remote Commander
Playing the picture on a TV
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Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)
Jacks on your camcorder
Open the jack cover and connect the cable
Connecting to a high definition TV
(Green) Y
: Signal flow
HDMI
(IN/OUT REC)
menu t
HDMI cable (optional)
Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Change [DOWN CONVERT] setting to match your TV (p. 84)
[VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 82) [COMPONENT] t [576i] (p. 83)
[DOWN CONVERT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (p. 84)
A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (optional)
3 (supplied)
(Red) (White) (Yellow)
When connecting to your TV via a VCR
Using the menu items
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Menu items
(IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 82)
(TC/UB SET) menu (p. 85)
(MEMORY SET) menu (p. 87)
(OTHERS) (p. 89)
Menu the Using
Menu items (Continued)
(CAMERA SET) menu
•Sounds cannot be recorded
•The image quality is lower than with the regular recording
xTYPE
HARD
CNTRST ENHCR
You can select the color bar type
TYPE
xTONE
AF ASSIST
FOCUS MACRO
ATW SENS
BINTELLIGENT
HIGH
Redness or blueness will decrease
MIDDLE LOW
SOFT TRANS
Make 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
DV FRAME REC
SPOTLIGHT
Select to record in the standard recording mode
ON ()
Select to record pictures using the DV FRAME REC function
(AUDIO SET) menu
xINPUT1 LEVEL
You can switch between microphone and line for input from the INPUT1 jack
BMIC
jack
LINE
(DISPLAY SET) menu
HISTOGRAM
Pixels
Darker Brighter
Brightness
•If you set ZEBRA to 70 or 100, the guide is displayed (p. 41)
ALLSCAN MODE
CAM DATA DSP (Camera data display)
AU.LVL DISP (Audio level display)
ZOOM DISPLAY
BBAR
DEGREE
LCD BRIGHT
LCD COLOR
LCD BL LEVEL
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight
Data code is not displayed
DATE
Displays the date and time
CAMERA DATA
Displays camera setting data
(IN/OUT REC) menu
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
Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack
B1080i/576i
i.LINK CONV
xDOWN CONVERT
DOWN CONVERT
(TC/UB SET) menu
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
(MEMORY SET) menu
2Select [YES] t [YES] by using the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial
NEW FOLDER
FORMAT
REC FOLDER (Recording folder)
PB FOLDER (Playback folder)
(OTHERS) menu
Press the MENU button t select the (OTHERS) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
xTo delete camera profile settings
1Select [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
DATE REC
Select not to superimpose the date and time on the pictures
Select to superimpose the date and time on the pictures
BEEP
Activates a melody when you start/stop recording
Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc
Using an i.LINK cable (optional)
Dubbing/Editing
Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. (Continued)
Copy HDV recording as
HDV
–*3
[OFF]
Dubbing to another device
1 Prepare your camcorder for playback
Insert the recorded cassette
Set [DOWN CONVERT] according to the playback device (TV, etc.) (p. 84)
2 Prepare your VCR/DVD device for recording
Recording pictures from a VCR
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
Copying movies from tape to “Memory Stick Duo” as still images
Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”
[Delete this image?] will be displayed
The picture is deleted
Printing recorded
images
2Select [RETURN] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial
4 Select [EXEC] t [YES] with the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
Press the MENU button when printing is completed
•Refer also to the operating instructions for the printer to be used
Connecting to a computer
Copying still images to a computer
To USB jack
1 Turn on the computer
Close down all applications running on the computer
For Windows 2000/Windows XP/ Windows Vista
Log on as an Administrator
Copying still images to a computer (Continued)
101MSDCF (up
DSC0ss
Still image
to 999MSDCF)
Copying movies on a tape to a computer
Copying movies on a tape to a computer (Continued)
[VCR HDV/DV]
t [HDV]
[i.LINK CONV]
t [ON]
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. 82, 84)
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] (p. 82)
Troubleshooting
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
Troubleshooting (Continued)
The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding
You cannot delete pictures or format the “Memory Stick Duo.”
Recording
The recording does not start when you press the REC START/STOP button
The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image
End search does not work
Auto focus does not function
Menu items are grayed out or does not work
Shutter speed, gain, white balance or iris cannot be adjusted manually
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
• Cancel the BACK LIGHT function (p. 74)
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. 125)
You cannot hear the sound recorded with 4CH MIC REC on another camcorder
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
Connecting to TV
The picture appears distorted on the 4:3 TV
Black 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
Connecting to a computer
The computer does not recognize your camcorder
You cannot view or copy the video recorded on a tape on the computer
Your computer freezes
Warning indicators and messages
Warning indicators and messages (Continued)
Fast flashing:
Z(Eject cassette warning)
- (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protectof the “Memory Stick Duo”)
Description of warning messages
Cannot record still images on Memory Stick
PictBridge compliant printer
Check the connected device
Error. Cancel the task
x Others
Using your camcorder abroad
HDV format and recording/playback
HDV format and recording/playback (Continued)
xWhen labeling the cassette
xAfter using the cassette
xWhen cleaning the gold-platedconnector
On Sony HDV1080i compliant TVs
Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats
Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats (Continued)
Compatibility on editing using DV jacks
DVCAM 1)
(SP mode
only)
About the “Memory Stick”
About the “Memory Stick” (Continued)
xOn a location for use
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
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
About i.LINK
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)
Maintenance and precautions
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
Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
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
Removing dust from inside the viewfinder
Specifications
Video recording system (HDV)
Video recording system (DVCAM (DV))
Still image recording system
Audio recording system (HDV)
Minimum illumination
AUDIO/VIDEO output
COMPONENT OUT jack
HDMI OUT jack
LANC jack
Mass (approx.)
Supplied accessories
Current consumption
Maximum output voltage
Output voltage
On trademarks
•“Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick
Duo,” “,” “Memory Stick
PRO Duo,” “,”
•“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation
Identifying parts and controls
qs qd
qf qg
qh qj qk ql
ql qk
qh qg qf
Identifying parts and controls (Continued)
To attach the shoulder strap
qs qa
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Remote Commander
Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander
Insulation sheet
APHOTO (34)
BMemory control buttons (Index, –/+,Memory/playback) (36)
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder
Viewing movies
Viewing still images
KTape transport indicator
LData file name
Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder (Continued)
Indicators when you made changes
Bottom
Upper left
Upper right
Index
Index (Continued)
D.EXTENDER
(Digital Extender)
EXPOSURE/IRIS
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Index (Continued)
