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Sony HVR-Z1E Compatibility of the DVCAM and DV formats, Information Additional, Compatibility on playback, Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes

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Compatibility of the DVCAM and DV formats

The DVCAM format was developed as a more reliable and higher-end format than the consumer DV format. Explained here are the differences, compatibility, and limitations on editing for the DVCAM and DV formats.

Differences between the DVCAM and DV formats

Specifica-	DVCAM	DV
tion

Track pitch	15 μm	10 μm

Audiosampling	12 bit: 32 kHz	12 bit: 32 kHz
frequency	16 bit: 48 kHz	16 bit: 32 kHz,
		44.1 kHz,
		48 kHz

Audio	Lock mode	Unlock mode
recording
mode*

*There are 2 modes for audio recording, lock mode and unlock mode. In lock mode, the sampling frequencies of audio and video are synchronized. In unlock mode, which the consumer DV format adopts, the 2 sampling frequencies are independent. Therefore, lock mode is more effective than unlock mode in digital processing and smooth transition during audio editing.

Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes

The recording format of the picture is defined according to the recorder’s format as described below.

Recorder’s	Cassette’s	Recording
format	format	format

DVCAM	DVCAM	DVCAM
	DV

DV	DVCAM	DV
	DV

•This camcorder complies with the DVCAM format. Though mini DV cassettes can be used for recording, we recommend you use mini DVCAM cassettes to get the most out of the high reliability of the DVCAM format.

•The recording time of mini DV cassettes is 1/3 shorter than that indicated on mini DV cassettes when recorded in the DVCAM format.

Compatibility on playback

Tape	On DV video	On DVCAM
	equipment	video
		equipment

DV-formatted	Can be played	Can be played
	back	back only when
		recorded in SP
		mode

DVCAM-	Can be played	Can be played
formatted	back on some	back
	equipment

Compatibility on editing using DV jacks

When this camcorder is connected to other digital video equipment using an i.LINK cable, the recording format of edited tapes is defined according to the source tape and the recorder’s format as described below. Playback or editing using the edited tape may be limited depending on dubbing operation. Start dubbing after reading “Limitations on editing” (p. 118).

Source	Player’s	Re-	Record-
tape	format	corder’s	ing
		format	format

DV-	DVCAM	DVCAM	DVCAM1)
formatted		DV	DV
(SP mode
only)

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Information Additional

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Contents

Z1E/Z1P-HVR Recorder Camera Video HD Digital Operating Instructions HVR-Z1E/Z1P Read this first WARNING FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM HVR-Z1Eonly FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE Notes on use Page Table of Contents Getting started Recording Playback Advanced operations Using the Menu Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen 4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen Step 1: Checking supplied items Step 2: Charging the battery pack started Getting When the battery was successfully charged To attach the battery pack to the camcorder To remove the battery pack To check the remaining battery – Battery Info Charging time Recording time Playing time Using an outside power source Adjusting the LCD panel Adjusting the viewfinder Step 5: Setting the date and time Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape Step 7: Setting the screen language Page To record in the DVCAM/DV format To turn the power off To record from a low-angle Indicators displayed during recording Using zoom Usable cassettes Using the handle zoom Using the zoom ring Recording in mirror mode information – Status check Adjusting the exposure Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Adjusting the white balance To recall adjustment data from the memory To use the preset white balance To restore the automatic white balance Recording using manual adjustments Adjusting the iris Adjusting the gain Adjusting the shutter speed Adjusting the volume of light – ND FILTER Displaying the zebra pattern to adjust the brightness Adjusting the focus manually To focus on a distant subject To use the expanded focus To adjust the focus automatically To focus automatically temporarily Enhancing the outline to focus – PICTURE PROFILE Page To check the picture profile settings To copy the picture profile setting to other picture profiles To reset the picture profile settings Customizing the sound Connecting external audio sources Selecting the recording channel Developing scenes smoothly – Shot transition Step 1: Store the settings Recording using the Shot transition function To cancel the operation Revising a specific color –ColorCorrection To specify a color Fading in and out of a scene – FADER Recording on a device connected via an i.LINK cable – External REC Control To stop recording Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec Review Viewing movies To adjust the volume To stop playback To pause To fast forward or rewind Playing back in various modes Various playback functions Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH Displaying the screen indicators Displaying the video information – Status check Viewing the picture on a high definition TV When your TV is connected to a VCR Viewing the picture on a 16:9 TV or a 4:3 TV Locating a scene on a tape for playback Searching for a recording start point – Index search Selecting menu items Using the (CAMERA SET) menu WB PRESET WB OUTDR LVL GAIN SETUP SHOT TRANS COLOR CORRCT STEADYSHOT STDYSHOT TYP PEAKING AF ASSIST AE RESPONSE MARKER MARKER SEL FLCKR REDUCE HANDLE ZOOM ZEBRA LEVEL BARS TYPE SETUP FRAME REC AUDIO MONI AUDIO MIX AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO MODE AUDIO LOCK AUDIO LIMIT MIC NR MIC SELECT INT MIC SET XLR SET INPUT1 LEVEL INPUT1 TRIM INPUT1 WIND INPUT2 LEVEL INPUT2 TRIM LCD COLOR LCD BL LEVEL VF B.LIGHT VF COLOR VF POWER REC) menu VCR HDV/DV REC FORMAT REC MODE DV WIDE REC EXT REC CTRL COMPONENT i.LINK CONV DOWN CONVERT A/V c DV OUT TC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC RUN TC MAKE UB TIME REC Using the (OTHERS) ASSIGN BTN CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE BEEP REC LAMP FORMAT LAMP IRIS DIAL DATA CODE LETTER SIZE REMAINING DISP OUTPUT ZOOM DISPLAY EXP. FOCUS HOURS METER DATE REC REMOTE CTRL 50i/60i SEL Adding a menu – Add Deleting menu – Delete – Sort Initializing the settings – Reset Assigning the functions Using the hyper gain function Using the AE override function Displaying the marker Displaying the entire picture frame Usingthe Menu Connecting a VCR To dub to a DVCAM (DV) device To dub to an AV device Dubbing to another tape Connecting a VCR or TV Page Recording movies Connecting to a computer Connecting the computer To import pictures on a tape to the computer To import pictures from the computer to your camcorder Dubbing sound to a recorded tape Preparing for audio dubbing Recording sound Checking and adjusting the recorded sound Setting the time code value Setting the user bits value Switching the time value Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder Connecting a computer Importing a picture to the computer Overall operations Batteries/Power sources Cassette tapes LCD screen/viewfinder Recording Playback Dubbing Self-diagnosisdisplay/Warning indicators Warning messages Using your camcorder abroad Power supply On TV color systems Simple setting of the clock by time difference HDV format and recording/playback Notes on the License Compatibility of the DVCAM and DV formats Differences between the DVCAM and DV formats Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes Compatibility on playback Information Additional About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack About remaining battery time indicator About storage of the battery pack About battery life About i.LINK What is i.LINK About i.LINK Baud rate To use i.LINK functions on this unit About the required i.LINK cable Maintenance and precautions Video head LCD screen Cleaning the casing About care and storage of the lens To charge the pre-installedbattery Removing dust from inside the viewfinder Specification System Input/Output connectors General AC Adaptor/charger AC-VQ850 Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570) Camcorder To attach the shoulder strap Reference Quick Page Page Page To attach the shoe adaptor To remove the lens hood Remote Commander Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Numerics