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Sony HVR-Z1N Playing time, Using an outside power source

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Battery pack	Continuous	Typical
	recording	recording
	time	time

NP-F970	355	195
	385	200

380200

•The top figures show an approximate number of minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set to ON, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF].

•The middle figures show an approximate number of minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set to OFF, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF].

•The bottom figures show an approximate number of minutes when recording with the viewfinder.

•“Typical recording time” means an approximate number of minutes that you can record using external microphones 1 and 2, and you repeatedly start/stop recording, move the POWER switch to change the power mode, and zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter.

zTip

•You can also use NP-F550/F730/F750/F960 battery packs. After charging these battery packs, make a trial recording with them before an actual recording to see the recording time. The recording time varies depending on the environment where the camcorder is used. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to display the recording time on the screen.

Playing time

Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).

HDV format pictures

Battery pack	LCD panel	LCD panel
	opened*	closed
NP-F570	155	175
(supplied)
NP-F770	325	365
NP-F970	485	550

DVCAM/DV SP format pictures

Battery pack	LCD panel	LCD panel
	opened*	closed
NP-F570	175	200
(supplied)
NP-F770	365	410
NP-F970	550	625

* With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to ON.

bNote

•Figures are those of 60 Hz. They may be slightly longer at 50 Hz.

•The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature.

•The battery life will be slightly shorter when you use both of the LCD panel and the viewfinder than when you use only the LCD panel.

•The battery information will not be correctly displayed when the battery pack is discharged.

You can use the AC Adaptor/charger as the	startedGetting
Using an outside power source

power source when you do not want the
battery to run out.

PRECAUTION

Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor/ charger.

To the wall outlet

Power cord

AC Adaptor/ charger

Mode switch

Connecting cord (DK-415)

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Contents

Z1U/Z1N-HVR Recorder Camera Video HD Digital Operating Instructions HVR-Z1U/Z1N Read this first WARNING For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA HVR-Z1Uonly Owner’s Record CAUTION 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 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 Step 3: Turning the power on To turn off the power Adjusting the LCD panel Adjusting the viewfinder Step 5: Setting the date and time Page Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape Step 7: Setting the screen language 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 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 Customizing the picture quality Page To cancel the picture profile recording 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 Revising a specific color – Color Correction 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 – 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 SET) menu 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 Assigning the functions Using the hyper gain function Using the AE override function Displaying the marker Displaying the entire picture frame Page 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 On HDV compatible TVs Simple setting of the clock by time difference HDV format and recording/playback Page Compatibility of the DVCAM and DV formats Differences between the DVCAM and DV formats Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes Compatibility on playback Compatibility on editing using DV jacks 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 Page Page Page To attach the shoe adaptor To remove the lens hood Remote Commander Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Numerics