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Sony HVR-V1E Playback (Continued), To adjust the volume, To view still images, 2Press the MEMORY/PLAY button, Slide the POWER switch to VCR

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•Time code and user bits are not displayed correctly unless time code and user bits are recorded on the tape, or the recorded time code is compatible with your camcorder.

zTips

•Indicators displayed on the screen during playback are shown on page 145.

•You can change the screen display during playback (p. 54).

To search for a scene while viewing a movie

Press M/m during playback (Picture Search). To view during fast forward press and hold

Mand to view during rewind press and hold m (Skip Scan).

bNote

• Reverse picture search/skip scan is not possible with tapes recorded in HDV format.

To adjust the volumeAdjust using the VOLUME/MEMORY button.To view still images1Slide the POWER switch to VCR.2Press the MEMORY/PLAY button.

3Select still image that you want to look using the VOLUME/MEMORY button. To stop viewing still images, press the MEMORY/PLAY button once more.

To display the list of still images (index screen)

1Slide the POWER switch to VCR.

2Press the MEMORY/INDEX button.

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3Select a picture by pressing the VOLUME/MEMORY button.

To display a single image, move B to that image and press the MEMORY/PLAY button. To stop displaying the list of still photos, press the MEMORY/INDEX button again.

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http://www.sony.net Printed in Japan 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 Page Page Page Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 39 Page Index (Continued)