Sony HDR-MV1 User Guide

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HDR-MV1

Music Video Recorder User Guide

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder.

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Before use

Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with a

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camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and

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How to use this User Guide

Parts and controls/Screen indicators

Parts and controls Screen indicators

About language setting

Operating your camcorder

Selecting items on the LCD screen

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Getting started

Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with a

computer Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your

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Checking the supplied items

Supplied items

Power supply

Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery using your computer Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor (sold separately) Using the camcorder while supplying it with power

Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

Preparing the recording media

Inserting a memory card

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Recording

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Recording

Shooting movies Recording sound Screen indicators during recording

Useful functions for recording

Intelligent Auto Audio monitoring

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Playback

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Playback

Playing movies/audio files

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Playing images on a TV

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Playing images on a high definition TV

Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV

Playing images on a TV supporting “BRAVIA” Sync

Using “BRAVIA” Sync

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Saving images with a computer

Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with a

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Saving contents with a computer

What you can do using a computer Checking the computer system Installing the editing/management software in your computer Starting the editing/management software Importing files to your computer without using software

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Using the Wi-Fi function

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Using the Wi - Fi function

What you can do using the Wi- Fi function

Control your camcorder via smartphone

Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control without using NFC

Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control using NFC

Sending movies to the smartphone

Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet without using NFC Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet using NFC

Connecting a smartphone

Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet Connecting to your iPhone or iPad Connecting to your NFC- compatible Android smartphone or tablet

Installing the PlayMemories Mobile

On the “PlayMemories Mobile” software

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Customizing your camcorder

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Using menu items

Setting up menu items

Recording Mode

Movie Audio

Camera/Audio

White Balance Exposure Low Lux Scene Selection Fader Auto Back Light Face Detection Audio Format Low Cut Filter Int. Mic. Rec. Level Ext. Mic. Rec. Level Audio Output Timing Volume Ext. Audio Input Set Ctrl with Smartphone My Button Grid Line Display Setting Audio Level Display Auto Monitor Off

Image Quality/Size

REC Mode

Playback Function

Edit/Copy

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Send to Smartphone Delete Protect

Setup

Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F. File Number Edit Device Name SSID/PW Reset HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) USB Connect USB Power Supply USB LUN Setting Beep Monitor Brightness Language Setting Airplane Mode Power Save Initialize Date & Time Setting Area Setting

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Troubleshooting

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If you have problems

Troubleshooting

Overall operations Batteries/power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Playback on the TV Connecting to a computer Wi-Fi

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

Self- diagnosis display Warning Indicators

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Maintenance and precautions

Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with a

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Maintenance and precautions

About the memory card About the battery pack

About handling of your camcorder

On use and care On moisture condensation On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card

Recording time of movies/sound

Charging time Expected time of recording and playback with the battery pack Expected shooting time of movies Expected recording time of sound

Using your camcorder abroad

On trademarks

License

Notes on the License

Specifications

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Inserting a memory card

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Operation Search

Search by operation

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Before use

How to use this User Guide

Parts and controls/Screen indicators

Parts and controls Screen indicators

About language setting

Operating your camcorder

Selecting items on the LCD screen

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Getting started

Checking the supplied items

Supplied items

Power supply

Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery using your computer Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor (sold separately) Using the camcorder while supplying it with power

Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

Preparing the recording media

Recording

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Recording

Shooting movies Recording sound Screen indicators during recording

Useful functions for recording

Intelligent Auto Audio monitoring

Playback

Playing movies/audio files

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Playing images on a TV

Playing images on a high definition TV

Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV

Playing images on a TV supporting “BRAVIA” Sync

Using “BRAVIA” Sync

Saving images with a computer

Saving contents with a computer

What you can do using a computer Checking the computer system Installing the editing/management software in your computer Starting the editing/management software

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Importing files to your computer without using software

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Using the Wi-Fi function

Using the Wi - Fi function

What you can do using the Wi- Fi function

Control your camcorder via smartphone

Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control without using

Ctrl with Smartphone

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NFC Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control using NFC

Sending movies to the smartphone

Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet without using NFC Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet using NFC

Connecting a smartphone

Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet Connecting to your iPhone or iPad Connecting to your NFC- compatible Android smartphone or tablet

Installing the PlayMemories Mobile

On the “PlayMemories Mobile” software

Customizing your camcorder

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Using menu items

Setting up menu items

Recording Mode

Movie Audio

Camera/Audio

White Balance Exposure Low Lux Scene Selection Fader Auto Back Light Face Detection Audio Format Low Cut Filter Int. Mic. Rec. Level Ext. Mic. Rec. Level Audio Output Timing Volume Ext. Audio Input Set

My Button

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Grid Line Display Setting Audio Level Display Auto Monitor Off

Image Quality/Size

REC Mode

Playback Function

Edit/Copy

Send to Smartphone Delete Protect

Setup

Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F. File Number Edit Device Name SSID/PW Reset HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) USB Connect USB Power Supply USB LUN Setting Beep Monitor Brightness Language Setting Airplane Mode Power Save Initialize Date & Time Setting Area Setting

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Troubleshooting

If you have problems

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Troubleshooting

Overall operations Batteries/power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Playback on the TV Connecting to a computer Wi-Fi

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

Self- diagnosis display Warning Indicators

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Maintenance and precautions

About the memory card About the battery pack

About handling of your camcorder

On use and care On moisture condensation On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card

Recording time of movies/sound

Charging time Expected time of recording and playback with the battery pack Expected shooting time of movies Expected recording time of sound

Using your camcorder abroad

On trademarks

License

Notes on the License

Specifications

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Specifications

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Operation Search

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Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with a

computer Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your

camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and

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Contents list

Search by operation

Setting the date and time

Date & Time Setting Area Setting

Identifying part names

Parts and controls

Recording audio files

Recording sound

Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation

Useful functions for recording

Recording people clearly

Face Detection Scene Selection (Spotlight)

Selecting a movie shooting mode

REC Mode

Changing the audio recording format

Audio Format

Adjusting the internal microphone level

Int. Mic. Rec. Level

Reducing low frequency sound such as noise from air conditioners

Low Cut Filter

Monitoring sound

Audio monitoring

Synchronizing the monitored sound with the LCD screen or with movies output via HDMI

Audio Output Timing

Using an external MTR or microphone

Ext. Audio Input Set

Shooting movies in a dim place

Low Lux

Recording faces of people on a stage clearly

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Scene Selection (Spotlight)

Saving battery power

Power Save

Recording without worrying about the remaining battery power

Using the camcorder while supplying it with power

Playing images on a TV

Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV

Deleting files

Delete

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How to use this User Guide

Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with a

computer Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your

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Selecting a topic to display Searching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Marks and notations used in this User Guide

This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camcorder, how to change settings, and how to troubleshoot a problem.

Selecting a topic to display

The following illustrations take Internet Explorer 7 as an example.

1. Click a title in the side bar on the left of the browser window. A list of topic titles appears in the right pane.

2. Click a topic title in the list.

Descriptions appear in the right pane.

Changing the font size

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Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser.

Searching a topic by keyword

Enter the keyword in the search window, then click the [Search] button.

Returning to a previous page

Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to return to a page you previously viewed.

Printing out a page

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Click the [Print] button to print out a page you are viewing.

Marks and notations used in this User Guide

In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( ) (A). Operate the camcorder in the order indicated.

Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camcorder is in its

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default settings. The default setting is indicated by

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Parts and controls

START/STOP button POWER button Lens cap Cap string Lens Recording lamp Microphones Speaker Loop for the cap string/the strap Battery cover

(N mark)

NFC: Near Field Communication

LCD screen

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(Playback) button

(headphones) jack CHG (charge) lamp Multi/Micro USB Terminal

Supports Micro USB compatible devices.

Micro HDMI OUT jack LINE IN jack/

(microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) Multi-selector Tripod receptacle

Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).

Depending on the specifications of the tripod, your camcorder may not attach in the proper direction.

Memory card slot Memory card access lamp

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Screen indicators

The following indicators appear when you change the settings. Check also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing.

Indicator Meaning

MENU button

Indicator Meaning

Warning

Playback mode

NFC

Fader Face Detection Scene Selection

White Balance Destination Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection) Airplane Mode

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Indicator Meaning

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0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:second) 00min Estimated remaining recording time

100/112

Recording image quality (MP4), shooting mode (1080/720) Remaining battery Recording/playback/editing media

Current playing movie or audio file number/Number of total recorded movies or audio files

Indicator Meaning

Low Lux Exposure Intelligent Auto

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Mode switching

101-0005

/ /

Audio Format

Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.

Data file type/name Audio level meter Audio input settings (internal microphone/external

microphone/other devices)

Low Cut Filter Protect

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About language setting

Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary. The onscreen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. [Details]

Select desired language.

[Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a

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