Sony HVR-HD1000N, HD1000N, HVR-HD1000U User Manual
3-278-988-12(1)
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference
The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Guide for the HVR-HD1000 series.
(English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese versions).
For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 11.
HVR-HD1000U/HD1000N
© 2007 Sony Corporation
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
bottom. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever
you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. HVR-HD1000U/HD1000N
Serial No.
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these safety
instructions completely before operating
the appliance, and keep this manual for
future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions
and instructions on the appliance, or the one
described in the operating instructions and
adhere to them.
Use
Power Sources
This set should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of electrical power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company. For those sets designed to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
Polarization
This set may be equipped with a polarized ac
power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug by forcing it in.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the set
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the set.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
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Cleaning
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened
with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the set due to
lightning and power-line surges.
Service
Installation
Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near water –
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
Power-Cord Protection
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to the
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord
exits from the appliance.
Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must never
be blocked or covered.
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or other materials.
– Never block the slots and openings by placing
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface.
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
Lightning
For added protection for this set during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the set.
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
– If the set does not operate normally when
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the set to normal operation.
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in
performance – this indicates a need for service.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs
to the set, ask the service technician to
perform routine safety checks (as specified
by the manufacturer) to determine that the
set is in safe operating condition.
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Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
CAUTION
Replace the battery with the
specified type only. Otherwise, fire
or injury may result.
Excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.
Do not expose the batteries to
excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
For customers in the U.S.A. and
CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to the
collection and recycling location
nearest you.
For more information regarding
recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-686
SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.
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Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HVR-HD1000U
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A
Telephone number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Notes
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with t he
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
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Notes on use
Type of cassette you can use in your
camcorder
You can use mini DV cassettes marked
with . Your camcorder is not
compatible with the Cassette Memory
function (p. 89).
The HDV standards
• Digital high-definition (HD) video signals
are recorded and played back on a DV
format cassette.
• HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2
format, which is adopted in BS (broadcast
satellite) digital and terrestrial digital
HDTV broadcastings and in Blu-ray disc
recorders.
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
in your camcorder
You can use “Memory Stick” marked with
the following (p. 90).
– (“Memory Stick Duo”)
– (“Memory Stick
PRO Duo”)
– (“Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo”).
“Memory Stick Duo”
(This size can be used with your
camcorder.)
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used
only with “Memory Stick PRO”
compatible equipment.
• Do not attach a label or the like on a
“Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick
Duo adaptor.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
with “Memory Stick” compatible
equipment
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
Lens hood
panel EVF block
“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use with your camcorder.)
• You cannot use any type of memory card
except “Memory Stick Duo.”
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LCD panel
Microphone
Battery pack
Viewfinder
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof
or waterproof.
See “On using your camcorder” (p. 94).
• When connecting your camcorder to
another device with communication
cables, be sure to insert the connector plug
in the correct way. Pushing the plug
forcibly into the terminal will damage the
terminal and may result in a malfunction
of your camcorder.
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white,
red, blue, or green in color) that appear
constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder. These points are normal
results of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
Black point
White, red, blue
or green point
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods of time may cause malfunctions.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
About changing the language setting
The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 18).
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the
picture and sound are recorded without
any problems.
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view your recordings
on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based
TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
On playing back HDV tapes on other
devices
You cannot play back a tape recorded in the
HDV format on DV format video cameras
or on mini DV players (The screen appears
blue).
Check the contents of tapes by playing
them back on this camcorder prior to
playing them back on other devices.
Notes on the icons used in this
manual
Features available for the HDV
format only.
Features available for the DV format
only.
About this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the
viewfinder used in this manual for
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illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different.
• Design and specifications of recording
media and other accessories are subject to
change without notice.
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by
Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony
Corporation, and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical
of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your
camcorder is T -coated to suppress
unwanted reflections and faithfully
reproduce colors.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function
The number value indicates the amount of
light from a subject coming into the lens.
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .........2
Read this first ..................................4
Notes on use ..................................... 6
Using the CD-ROM Manual ..........11
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items ..... 12
Step 2: Attaching the supplied
microphone, eyecup and the lens
hood ............................................13
Step 3: Charging the battery pack
.....................................................15
Step 4: Turning the power on and
setting the date and time ............ 18
Changing the language setting ......18
Step 5: Making setting adjustments
before recording ..........................19
Step 6: Inserting a tape or a “Memory
Stick Duo” ...................................20
Recording/Playback
Recording .....................................22
Zooming ...................................... 24
Recording high quality still images
during tape recording (Dual Rec)
................................................... 24
Controlling the image settings
manually with the RING ............ 25
Recording in dark places
(NightShot) ............................... 25
Adjusting the exposure for backlit
subjects .................................... 26
Recording in mirror mode ........... 26
Playback .......................................27
Using PB zoom ........................... 29
Searching for the starting point ..... 30
Searching for the last scene of the
most recent recording (END
SEARCH) .................................. 30
Reviewing the most recently
recorded scenes (Rec review)
................................................... 30
Playing the picture on a TV ...........31
Connecting to a high definition TV
................................................... 32
Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
................................................... 33
Using the Menu
Using the menu items .......... 36
Menu items ...................................37
CAMERA SET menu ...............39
Settings to adjust your camcorder to
the recording conditions
MEMORY SET menu .............46
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo”
PICT.APPLI. menu ................49
Special effects on pictures or
additional functions on recording/
playback
EDIT/PLAY menu ..................52
Settings for editing or playing back in
various modes
STANDARD SET menu .........53
Settings while recording on a tape or
other basic settings
TIME/LANGU. menu ..............59
Customizing Personal Menu .........60
Dubbing/Editing
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD
recorders .....................................62
Recording pictures from a VCR ....65
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a
“Memory Stick Duo” ....................67
Deleting recorded pictures from the
“Memory Stick Duo” ....................67
Marking images on the “Memory Stick
Duo” with specific information (Print
mark/Image protection) ...............68
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Printing recorded images (PictBridge
compliant printer) ........................ 69
Using a Computer
Connecting to a computer ............ 71
Copying still images to a computer
.................................................... 71
Copying movies on a tape to a
computer .................................... 74
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ........................... 77
Warning indicators and messages
.................................................... 85
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators .................................. 85
Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad ...... 88
Maintenance and precautions ...... 89
Usable cassette tapes ................ 89
About the “Memory Stick” ........... 90
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack .......................................... 92
About i.LINK ................................ 93
About x.v.Color ............................ 94
On using your camcorder ........... 94
Specifications ............................... 98
Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls ..... 101
Indicators displayed during recording/
playback ................................... 104
Index .......................................... 108
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Using the CD-ROM Manual
English
The supplied CD-ROM includes versions
of the Operating Guide for the HVRHD1000U/HD1000N series in English,
French, German, Italian, Spanish, and
Simplified Chinese in PDF format.
Preparation
The following program must be installed on
your computer in order to read the
Operating Guide contained on the CDROM.
• Adobe Reader Version 7.0 or higher
z Tips
• If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can
download it from the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States
and/or other countries.
Reading the CD-ROM Manual
To read the Operating Guide contained on
the CD-ROM, do the following.
1 Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-
ROM drive.
A cover page appears automatically in
your browser.
If it does not appear automatically in the
browser, double-click on the index.htm
file on the CD-ROM.
2 Select and click on the Operating
Guide that you want to read.
This opens the PDF file of the Operating
Guide.
z Tips
• The files may not be displayed properly,
depending on the version of Acrobat
Reader. In such a case, install the latest
version you can download from the URL
mentioned in “Preparation” above.
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Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15)
Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 15)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31, 62)
Eye cup (1)
Lens cap (1)
Wind screen (1) (p. 13)
Microphone (1) (p. 13)
CD-ROM
“Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera
Recorder”(1)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
To attach the lens cap to the grip belt
Remove the grip belt and attach the lens
cap by leading the grip belt through the
attachment on the lens cap string. Then
attach the grip belt to the camcorder again.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1)
(p. 15, 92)
Lens hood (1)
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone,
eyecup and the lens hood
Attaching the supplied
microphone
1
2
4
5
1 Attach the wind screen 1 to the
microphone 2.
2 Unlock the stopper of the
microphone holder 3 and open
the cover.
4 Turn the plug of the microphone
counter-clockwise to 180 degrees
in the direction of the arrow 5,
and connect it to the Mic jack 4.
Attaching the eyecup
Attach the eyecup aligned with the eyecup
groove in the viewfinder. You can attach
the eyecup facing either the right or left
side.
3
Attach the
eyecup securely
until it fits the
corresponding
part properly.
Getting Started
3 Align the convex part of the
microphone with the concave part
of the holder, then place the
microphone into the holder. Close
the cover and lock the stopper
securely.
Be sure to align the v mark on the
microphone and the | mark on the
holder facing each other.
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood (Continued)
Attaching the lens hood
2
1
Align the marks on the lens hood to
those on the camcorder, and turn the
lens hood in the direction of the
arrow.
To remove the Lens hood
z Tips
• If you attach, remove or adjust an 37mm
(2 1/2in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the
lens hood.
Attaching the lens cap
Attach the lens cap by pressing both knobs
on its sides.
1
2
Turn the lens hood cover in the opposite
direction of the arrow as illustrated above
while pressing the lever on the lens hood
cover.
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack
1
Battery pack
3
DC plug
4
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (L series) (p. 92) after
attaching it to your camcorder.
b Notes
• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack other than the L series to your camcorder.
Power cord
(Mains lead)
AC Adaptor
1 Attach the battery pack to your
camcorder.
Attach the battery pack by sliding it in
the direction of the arrow while pressing
it until it clicks.
2 Slide the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG).
3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder. Be
sure that the v mark on the DC
2
POWER
switch
CHG
DC IN
jack
plug is facing to the v mark on
your camcorder.
(charge)
lamp
4 Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the
wall outlet (wall socket).
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp
turns off when the battery is fully
charged.
b Notes
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC
plug.
z Tips
• You can operate your camcorder connected to a
power source such as a wall outlet (wall socket)
as shown in the illustration. The battery pack
will not lose its charge in this case.
Getting Started
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
To remove the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Push the [BATT (battery) RELEASE]
button and remove the battery pack.
[BATT (battery)
RELEASE]
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
for an extended period (p. 92).
To check the remaining battery
(Battery Info)
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
information for up to 20 seconds by
pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO again
while the information is displayed.
Remaining battery (approx.)
60
65
Recording capacity (approx.)
You can check the remaining battery charge
on the LCD screen.
Indicator Status
Sufficient power remaining
Battery low, recording/
playback will stop soon.
Replace the battery with a
fully charged one, or charge
the battery.
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Battery pack Charging time
NP-F570 (supplied) 260
NP-F770 450
NP-F970 630
After a while, the approximate recordable
time and battery information appear for
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery
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Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Battery pack
Recording
Format
NP-F570
(supplied)
Continuous
recording
time
HDVDVHDVDV
180 190 95 105
200 205 105 115
Typical
recording
time*
Battery pack
Recording
Format
Continuous
recording
time
HDV DV HDV DV
Typical
recording
time*
NP-F770 375 390 200 220
410 425 220 240
NP-F970 555 580 295 330
605 630 325 355
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
b Notes
• All times measured under the following
conditions:
Top: When the LCD turns on.
Bottom: Recording with the viewfinder while
the LCD turns off.
• You cannot turn off the viewfinder.
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Battery pack
Recorded
Format
NP-F570
(supplied)
NP-F770 540 570 605 650
NP-F970 780 830 890 950
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or Battery Info (p. 16) will not be
correctly displayed under the following
conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info
only).
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
LCD panel onLCD panel
off
HDV DV HDV DV
260 280 295 315
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the
power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from
the wall outlet (wall socket).
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C
(77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended).
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
wall outlet immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
• 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.
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Step 4: Turning the power on and setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or change the POWER switch
position.
Touch the button on
the LCD screen.
POWER switch
1 Slide the POWER switch to TAPE
or MEMORY while pressing the
green button.
TAPE: To record on a tape.
MEMORY: To record on a “Memory
Stick Duo.”
PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
CLOCK SET
DATE
Y
JANM1D12: 00
2007
OK
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AM
2 Set [Y] (year) with / , then
touch .
You can set any year up to the year 2079.
3 Set [M] (month), then touch
and repeat for [D] (day), hour and
minute.
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.
The clock starts.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
To reset the date and time
You can set the desired date and time by
touching t [MENU] t
(TIME/LANGU.) t [CLOCK SET]
(p. 36).
b Notes
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may
be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the rechargeable battery and then set the
date and time again (p. 97).
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• The date and time are not displayed while
recording, but they are automatically recorded
on the tape, and can be displayed during
playback (see page 58 for [DATA CODE]).
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the touch panel
(CALIBRATION) (p. 96).
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Touch t [MENU] t (TIME/
LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], then select
the desired language.
Step 5: Making setting adjustments before recording
The LCD panel
Open the LCD panel (1), then rotate it to
the best angle to record or play (2).
90 degrees
(max.)
180 degrees
(max.)
180 degrees
(max.)
To turn off the LCD screen
Set the LCD ON/OFF switch to OFF. This
helps to make the battery last longer. The
recorded picture will not be affected by the
setting. To turn on the LCD screen, set the
LCD ON/OFF switch to ON.
b Notes
• When the LCD ON/OFF switch is set to OFF,
you cannot operate the touch panel.
z Tips
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the
lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the
LCD screen facing out. This is convenient
during playback operations.
• See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 55) to
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
• Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to toggle the
screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on or
off.
2
1
The viewfinder
Pull out the LCD panel block to adjust the
position (1), and rotate the viewfinder to
the best angle (2).
You can view pictures using the viewfinder
to avoid wearing down the battery, or when
the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.
2
1
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the
picture is clear.
z Tips
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF
B.LIGHT] (p. 55).
The shoulder pad
You can adjust the position of the shoulder
pad by loosen the screws illustrated below.
Tighten the screws again after adjustment.
Screws
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Step 6: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick
{DO NOT PUSH}
Duo”
Cassette tape
You can use mini DV cassettes only
(p. 89).
b Notes
• The recordable time varies depending on [
REC MODE] (p. 54).
1 Slide and hold the OPEN/
EJECT lever in the direction of the
arrow and open the lid.
OPEN/EJECT lever
Lid
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out and opens up.
2 Insert a cassette with its window
facing outwards, then press
.
Push the center of the back
of the cassette lightly.
Cassette
compartment
The cassette compartment
automatically slides back in.
Window
3 Close the lid.
To eject the cassette
Open the lid following the same procedure
as described in step 1 and remove the
cassette.
b Notes
• Do not force the cassette compartment
closed by pressing the portion marked
may cause a malfunction.
while it is sliding in. It
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“Memory Stick Duo”
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”
marked with or
z Tips
• The number and time of recordable pictures
vary depending on the image quality or the
image size. For details, see page 46.
(p. 90).
1 Open the jack cover.
2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot
in the right direction until it clicks.
Access
lamp
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in
once.
b Notes
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake
or knock your camcorder, turn the power off,
eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the
battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be
damaged.
• If you force the “Memory Stick Duo” into the
slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick
Duo,” the “Memory Stick Duo” slot, or image
data may be damaged.
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick
Duo,” be careful that the “Memory Stick Duo”
does not pop out and drop.
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Recording/Playback
Recording
PHOTO
START/STOP B
START/STOP A
Recording movies
Movies are recorded on a tape.
Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides.
Slide the POWER switch to TAPE while pressing the green
button.
Note on the LOCK switch
When you slide the LOCK switch to the lock
position (the POWER switch side), the POWER
switch can no longer be set to MEMORY
accidentally. (The LOCK switch is set to the
unlock position at the time of purchase.)
Press START/STOP A (or B
60min
STBY REC
).
60min
P-MENU P-MENU
[STBY]
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
z Tips
• The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the default setting (p. 54).
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LOCK UNLOCK
LOCK
switch
60min
60min
[REC]
To record high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec)
See page 24 for details.
Recording still images
Still images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides.
Slide the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the green
button.
Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it
fully to record.
min min
Beep
6.1M 6.1M
P-MENU P-MENU
Shutter click
Recording/Playback
Flashing bLights up
A shutter sound is heard. When disappears, the image has been recorded.
To check the latest recording on a “Memory Stick Duo”
Touch . To delete the picture, touch t [YES].
z Tips
• See page 46 for the image quality, image size and the number of recordable pictures.
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Recording (Continued)
Zooming
You can magnify images to 10 times the
original size with the power zoom lever.
A
Power zoom lever
Close view: (Telephoto)
Wider range of view:
(Wide angle)
Move the power zoom lever B slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
b Notes
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
• You can not change the zoom speed of the zoom
lever A on the handdle.
• The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
z Tips
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 44) if you
want to zoom to a level greater than 10 ×.
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B
• You can also adjust the setting manually using
the RING (p. 25)
Recording high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec)
You can record high quality still images on
the “Memory Stick Duo” during tape
recording.
1 Slide the POWER switch to TAPE, then
press START/STOP to start tape recording.
2 Press PHOTO fully.
For each separate time tape recording, up to
3 still images can be recorded.
Orange color
boxes indicate
the number of
recorded
images. When
recording is
finished, the
color changes
to orange.
3 Press START/STOP to stop tape recording.
Stored still images appear one by one, and
the images are stored onto the “Memory
Stick Duo.” When disappears, the
image has been recorded.
b Notes
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick Duo” before
tape recording is finished and the still images
are stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
z Tips
• During the standby mode, still images will be
stored in the same way as when the POWER
switch is set to MEMORY.
• When the POWER switch is set to TAPE, still
images will be recorded at image size 4.6M in
the HDV format, 3.4M (4:3) or 4.6M (16:9) in
the DV format.
Controlling the image settings manually with the RING
It is useful to assign a frequently used menu
item to the RING.
The following is an example of the
procedure when the [FOCUS] setting is
assigned (the default setting).
STBY
RING SETTING
FOCUS
ZOOM
EXPOSURE
SHUTTR SPEED
AE SHIFT
WB SHIFT
RESET
0:00:0060
min
[MANUAL]:EXEC
2 Rotate the RING and select a menu item to
be assigned.
3 Press the MANUAL button.
b Notes
• The menu item settings done before will be
retained even if you set other menu item settings
after that. If [EXPOSURE] is set after [AE
SHIFT] is set manually, [EXPOSURE] will
override [AE SHIFT].
• If you select [RESET] in step 2, all the settings
set manually return to the default setting.
z Tips
• During playback, you can adjust the volume
using the RING.
• You can also assign menu items using [RING
SETTING] (p. 45).
Recording/Playback
MANUAL button
RING
1 Press the MANUAL button to activate the
manual adjustment mode.
The setting mode switches between
automatic and manual every time you press
the MANUAL button.
2 Rotate the RING to adjust the focus
manually.
Menu items that can be assigned
– [FOCUS] (p. 42)
– [ZOOM] (p. 24)
– [EXPOSURE] (p. 40)
– [SHUTTR SPEED] (p. 41)
– [AE SHIFT] (p. 41)
– [WB SHIFT] (p. 42)
To assign the menu items to the RING
1 Press and hold the MANUAL button for
several seconds.
The [RING SETTING] screen appears.
Recording in dark places (NightShot)
Infrared port
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON (
and [“NIGHTSHOT”] appear).
b Notes
• The NightShot and Super NightShot functions
use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the
infrared port with your fingers or other objects
and remove the conversion lens (optional).
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.
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Recording (Continued)
z Tips
• To record an image brighter, use Super
NightShot function (p. 43). To record an image
more faithful to the original colors, use Color
Slow Shutter function (p. 43).
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT to display .. To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
Recording in mirror mode
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side (2).
z Tips
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
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Playback
Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/EDIT while pressing the green
button.
Playing movies
Touch to rewind to the desired scene, then touch to start
playback.
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch*
60min
Stop**
* Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.
** is displayed instead of when a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images is inserted and
a tape is not being played.
Rewind/Fast forward
60min
P-MENU
To adjust the sound volume
Touch t [VOLUME], then / to adjust the volume.
z Tips
• If you cannot find [VOLUME] in , touch [MENU] t (STANDARD SET) t [VOLUME]
(p. 55).
To search for a scene during playback
Touch and hold / during playback (Picture Search), or / while fast
forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan).
z Tips
• You can play back in various modes ([ VAR.SPD PB], p. 52).
Recording/Playback
Continued ,
27
min
MEMORY PLAY
Playback (Continued)
Viewing still images
Touch .
The most recently recorded image is displayed.
6060min
60min 10/10
6.1M
MEMORY PLAY
MEMORY PLAY
Switches the
P-MENU
playback media*
Previous/Next
* is displayed on the tape playback screen.
Go to the index screen display
To display pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the Index screen
Touch . Touch one of the pictures to back to the single display mode.
A
A Previous/Next 6 pictures
B The picture displayed before switching to the index screen
To view pictures in other folders, touch t t [PB FOLDER], select a folder with
/ , then touch (p. 48).
B
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Using PB zoom
You can magnify images from about 1.1 to
5 times (from about 1.5 to 5 times in still
images) the original size.
Magnification can be adjusted with the
power zoom lever.
1 Play back the picture you want to
magnify.
2 Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto).
3 Touch the screen at the point you want
to display in the center of the displayed
frame.
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
angle)/T (Telephoto).
To cancel, touch [END].
b Notes
• While using PB zoom, images on the LCD panel
and images that are output from the video signal
are zoomed. The i.LINK output will not be
affected.
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Searching for the starting point
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)
END SEARCH will not work once you
eject the cassette after you have recorded on
the tape.
Make sure that the POWER switch is set to
TAPE.
Touch t .
END SEARCH
EXECUTING
Touch here to cancel the operation.
The last scene of the most recent
recording is played back for about 5
seconds, and the camcorder enters the
standby mode at the point where the last
recording has finished.
b Notes
• END SEARCH will not work correctly when
there is a blank section between recorded
sections on the tape.
z Tips
• You can also select [END SEARCH] from the
menu. When the POWER switch is set to
PLAY/EDIT. select the [END SEARCH] shortcut in Personal Menu (p. 36).
0:00:00160min
CANCEL
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene
recorded just before you stopped the tape.
Make sure that the POWER switch is set to
TAPE.
Touch t .
0:00:00STBY60min
The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most
recently recorded scene are played back.
Then, your camcorder is set to standby.
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