Sony HVR-V1N Operating Guide

2-887-519-11(1)

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Caméscope numérique HD

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-V1 series. (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese versions). For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 12.

HVR-V1U/V1N

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

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.

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.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)

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 outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service

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.

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.

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.

Read this first

English

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.

For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA

HVR-V1U only 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 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

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 upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. HVRSerial No. Model No. ACNo.

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800686-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HVR-V1U 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.

Note

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 the 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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For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains

perchlorate.

Notes on use

Types of cassette you can use in your camcorder

Your camcorder is capable of recording in HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. When recording in HDV/DV format, it is recommended to use mini DV cassettes. When recording in DVCAM format, it is recommended to use mini DVCAM cassettes. Mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory are incompatible (p. 114).

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

There are two sizes of “Memory Stick.” You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or

“Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be used with your camcorder.)

(p. 118).

“Memory Stick” (You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

b Notes

• You cannot use any type of memory card except “Memory Stick Duo.”

• “Memory Stick PRO” and “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 part.

Lens hood

Microphone Viewfinder

b Notes

• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See “Maintenance and precautions” (p. 123).

• Before connecting your camcorder to another device with an HDMI cable, component video cable, USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug the correct way, and not forcibly to avoid damaging the terminal, or cause 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.

LCD panel Battery pack

Black point White, red, blue or green point

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• 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.

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 countries/regions. 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

A tape recorded in the HDV format cannot be played back on a device that is not compatible with the HDV format. 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 DVCAM

format only.

Features available for the DV SP

format only.

This function that can be used when

i.LINK cable is connected.

This function that can be used when

USB cable is connected.

About this manual

• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different.

• 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. 23).

• 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.

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................3

Read this first ...........................................................................................5

Using the CD-ROM Manual ....................................................................12

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................13

Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with

lens cover ...................................................................................14

Step 3: Charging the battery pack ..........................................................16

Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly .....19

Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................20

Step 6: Setting the date and time ...........................................................22

Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................24

Recording/Playback

Recording ...............................................................................................26

Playback .................................................................................................29

Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings .............................31

Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................43

Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................48

Adjusting the zoom ............................................................................. 31

Adjusting the focus manually.............................................................. 32

Adjusting the EXPOSURE/IRIS............................................................ 33

Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance)......................................... 37

Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) ................................. 38

Adjusting the volume .......................................................................... 42

Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity) .................................... 44

Recording an index signal .................................................................. 44

Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review).............. 45

Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording

(End search) ....................................................................................... 45

Playing back the most recently recorded movies

(Last scene review)............................................................................. 45

Using the Shot transition .................................................................... 46

Changing the screen .......................................................................... 48

Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ................. 48

Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info) .................................... 49

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Locating a scene on a tape .................................................................... 50

Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ................ 50

Searching for a recording start point (Index search) .......................... 50

Playing the picture on a TV .................................................................... 52

Using the Menu

Using the menu items ........................................................... 57

Menu items ............................................................................................59

(CAMERA SET) menu ....................................................................62

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/ IRIS/STEADYSHOT/BACK LIGHT, etc.)

(AUDIO SET) menu .......................................................................68

Settings for the audio recording (DV AU. MODE/XLR SET, etc.)

(DISPLAY SET) menu .....................................................................70

Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/ DATA CODE, etc.)

(IN/OUT REC) menu ....................................................................... 75

Recording settings, input and output settings (VCR HDV/DV/DV REC MODE/ DV WIDE REC/ DOWN CONVERT, etc.)

(TC/UB SET) menu ......................................................................... 78

(TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.)

(MEMORY SET) menu .....................................................................80

Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (QUALITY/ALL ERASE, etc.)

(OTHERS) menu ............................................................................. 82

Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (USB SELECT/ QUICK REC/BEEP, etc.)

Dubbing/Editing

Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. ............................................... 85

Recording pictures from a VCR ............................................................89

Copying movies from tape to “Memory Stick Duo” as still images ......... 91

Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo” ...................... 92

Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) ........................93

Using a Computer

Connecting to a computer ......................................................................95

Copying still images to a computer ........................................................95

Copying movies on a tape to a computer ...............................................98

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................101

Warning indicators and messages .......................................................110

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad ..............................................................113

HDV format and recording/playback ....................................................114

Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats ..............................................116

About the “Memory Stick” .....................................................................118

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ..................................................120

About i.LINK .........................................................................................121

Maintenance and precautions ..............................................................123

Specifications .......................................................................................127

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls ...............................................................131

Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder ......................................137

Index .....................................................................................................140

Using the CD-ROM Manual

English

The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operating Guide for the HVR-V1 series in Japanese, 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 Tip

• 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 Tip

• 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.

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.

• The cassette tape and “Memory Stick Duo” are not included. See page 24, 114 and 118 for compatible cassettes and “Memory Stick Duo” for your camcorder.

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 16)

Power cord (1) (p. 16)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 136)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 52, 85)

Large eyecup(1) (p. 21)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) (p. 16, 120)

Lens hood with lens cover (1) (p. 15)

Wind Screen (1) (p. 14)

Microphone (1) (p. 14)

CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder” (1) (p. 12)

Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

Getting Started

Component video cable (1) (p. 52)

USB cable (1) (p. 93,95)

Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and

the lens hood with lens cover

Attaching the supplied microphone

1 Attach the wind screen 1 to the

microphone 2.

4 Connect the plug of the

microphone to the INPUT1 jack

5 Put the microphone cable into the

cable holder 4.

6 Select the channel with the REC

CH SELECT switch 6.

The REC CH SELECT switch positions and the channels to be used at the switch positions are shown in the table below.

REC CH SELECT switch position

CH1, CH2 INPUT1 Channel1

CH1 INPUT1 Channel1

z Tips

• See page 42 for adjusting the volume.

• Set the +48V switch to ON when you use the supplied microphone.

Input jack

INPUT2 -

INPUT2 Channel2

Channel to be used

Channel2

2 Loosen the screw of the

microphone holder 3 and open the cover.

3 Place the microphone into the

holder with the model name facing upward, close the cover, and tighten the screw.

Attaching lens hood with lens cover

Lens hood fixing screw

Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow. Tighten the lens hood fixing screw.

To remove the Lens hood with lens cover

Loosen the lens hood fixing screw and turn the lens hood in the opposite direction of the arrow in the illustration above.

z Tip

• If you attach, remove or adjust an 62mm (2 1/ 2in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood.

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.

Getting Started

Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open the lens cover, and move the lever to CLOSE to close the lens cover.

Step 3: Charging the battery pack

You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) to your camcorder.

b Note

• You cannot use batteries other than the

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) (p. 120).

DC plug

AC Adaptor

DC IN jack

To the wall outlet

Power cord

1 Press the battery pack and slide it

down.

2 With the B mark on the DC plug

facing the cassette compartment, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

B mark

3 Connect the power cord to the AC

Adaptor.

4 Connect the power cord to the

wall outlet.

5 Set the POWER switch to OFF

(CHG).

The CHARGE lamp lights up and charging starts.

After charging the battery

The CHARGE lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.

z Tip

• You can check the remaining battery with Battery info (p. 49).

To remove the battery pack

Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Push the BATT RELEASE (battery release) button and remove the battery pack.

BATT RELEASE (battery release) button

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 370

NP-F970 485

b Note

• You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with this camcorder.

Recording time

Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

Recording in the HDV format

Battery pack

NP-F570 (supplied)

NP-F770 280 165

NP-F970 415 235

Recording in the DVCAM (DV) format

Battery pack

NP-F570 (supplied)

NP-F770 290 175

NP-F970 430 255

Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off. Bottom: Recording time when recording with

the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.

* Typical recording time shows the time when

you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming.

Continuous recording time

Typical recording time*

135 80

290 170

280 165

430 240

415 235

Typical recording time*

135 85

140 90

135 85

290 175

435 260

430 255

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Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued)

Playing time

Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

HDV format pictures

Battery pack

LCD panel opened*

NP-F570 (supplied)

NP-F770 410 410

NP-F970 620 620

DVCAM (DV) format pictures

Battery pack

LCD panel opened*

NP-F570 (supplied)

NP-F770 435 435

NP-F970 660 660

* When the LCD backlight turns on.

On the battery pack

• Before changing the battery pack, slide the

POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

• The CHARGE lamp flashes during charging, or

Battery Info (p. 49) 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 DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

• When attaching an optional video light, it is

recommended that you use a NP-F970 battery pack.

LCD panel closed

200 200

LCD panel closed

210 210

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.

Using an outside power source

You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain AC. While you are using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its charge even when it is attached to your camcorder.

Connect your camcorder as shown in Step3:Charging the battery pack (p. 16).

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.

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.

Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your

camcorder properly

To record or play back, slide the POWER switch to the respective direction. When using it for the first time, [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 22).

POWER switch

2 Hold the camcorder properly.

Getting Started

1 While pressing the green button,

set the POWER switch.

If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button.

CAMERA: To record pictures. VCR: To play or edit pictures.

b Note

• After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 22), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds.

3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten

the grip belt.

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

b Note

• If warning messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions (p. 111).

Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder

The LCD panel

Open the LCD panel while pressing the OPEN button 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2).

OPEN button

190 degrees to the camcorder

180 degrees (max.)

To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer

Press and hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button for a few seconds until appears. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button for a few seconds until disappears.

z Tip

• See [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 73) to adjust the

brightness of the LCD screen.

The viewfinder

You can view pictures using the viewfinder to save the battery, or when the picture on the LCD screen is not clear.

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

Move it until the picture becomes clear.

Viewfinder

290 degrees (max.)

z Tips

• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees toward

the lens from the position 1, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing outward. This is convenient during playback operations.

• To close the LCD panel with the LCD screen

inward, rotate the LCD panel to the position 1, and then close the LCD panel.

DISPLAY/BATT INFO

z Tips

• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

backlight from [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 73).

• To display images both on the LCD display and

in the viewfinder, set [VF POWERMODE] to [ON](p. 73).

• To display images in black and white in the

viewfinder, set [VF COLOR] to [OFF](p. 73).

When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see

If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and align it with the eyecup groove in the viewfinder. You can attach the large eyecup facing either the right or left side.

b Note

• Do not remove the pre-attached eyecup.

Large eyecup (supplied)

Attach with the protruding part at the top.

Getting Started

Step 6: 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, [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position.

z Tip

• 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. 125).

MENU button

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for the first time.

2 Select (OTHERS) by turning

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

OTHERS RETURN CAMERA PROF. ASSIGN BTN

PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS

CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE QUICK REC

[MENU]: END

3 Select [CLOCK SET] by turning

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

120min

CLOCK SET

[MENU]: CANCEL

4 Set [Y] (year) by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

You can set any year up to the year

2079.

120min

CLOCK SET

--:--:--:--

AMDMY 12100:JAN2006

--:--:--:--

AMDMY 12100:JAN2006

1 Press the MENU button.

[MENU]: CANCEL

5 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour

and minute, then press the dial.

The clock starts. For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.

z Tip

• The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the tape, and can be displayed during playback ([DATA CODE] (

p. 73)).

Changing the language setting

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE] (p. 83).

Getting Started

Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”

{DO NOT PUSH}

Cassette tape

See page 114 for details of usable cassettes and prevention of accidental erasure.

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.

Window

b Note

• Do not push the portion marked

may cause a malfunction.

while it is sliding in. It

3 Close the lid.

z Tip

• The recordable time varies depending on [DV REC MODE] (p. 75).

To eject the cassette

Open the lid following the same procedure as described in step 1 and remove the cassette.

“Memory Stick Duo”

You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or

(p. 118).

1 Open the jack cover.

Jack cover

Cassette compartment

The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”

into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the right direction until it clicks.

Access lamp

b Note

• If you insert 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.

To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”

Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” 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.

• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick Duo,” be careful with the “Memory Stick Duo” from popping out and dropping.

Getting Started

Recording/Playback

Recording

Rec lamp

REC START/STOP button B

Lens hood

Rec lamp

This camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo.” The procedure for recording movies is below.

• This camcorder can record movies in HDV or DVCAM (DV) format. The factory setting is HDV format

([REC FORMAT] p. 75).

PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button

POWER switch

REC START/STOP button A

1 Open the shutter of the lens hood.

2 While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button.

3 Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B).

410min

00:04:50:04

REC

60min

[STBY] t [REC]

The Rec lamp lights up during recording. To stop the movie recording, press the REC START/STOP button again.

z Tips

• When recording in HDV format, the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in DVCAM (DV) format, you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([DV WIDE REC] p. 76).

• You can change the screen display during recording (p. 48).

• Indicators displayed on the screen during recording are shown on page 137.

• The recording lamp can be set to stay off ([REC LAMP] p. 84).

• You cannot record the movie on a “Memory Stick Duo”.

To record in mirror mode

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees toward the lens (2).

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z Tip

• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the recorded picture will be normal.

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To record still images

Press the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button. The image is recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Recording is complete when disappears. You can also record still images during movie recording.

z Tips

• When you are not recording a movie, you will hear the shutter click.

• The still image size is as follows: – When recording in HDV or DVCAM (DV) (16:9) format: 1.2M (1,440 × 810 dots) – When recording in DVCAM (DV) (4:3) format: 0.9M (1,080 × 810 dots)

• You can change the image quality and number of recordable images ([ QUALITY] (p. 80)).

• Indicators displayed on the screen during shooting are shown on page 137.

• You can set the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button to start the expanded focus function as you press the button ([PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS] (p. 83)).

Playback

Zoom lever

POWER switch

SEL/PUSH EXE C dial

VOLUME/MEMORY button

MEMORY/PLAY button

MEMORY/INDEX button

You can play back movies as follows.

1 While pressing the green button, set the POWER

switch to VCR.

PLAY button

Recording/Playback

2 Start playing back.

m (rewind) to go to the point you want to view, then press N (play) to start

Press playback.

x : Stop

•

X : Pause (Press N or X again to restart the playback)

•

M m : Forward/Rewind

•

y : Slow

b Notes

• Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.

• When playing back a tape recorded in the HDV and DVCAM (DV) formats and the signal switches

between HDV and DVCAM (DV), the picture and sound disappear temporarily.

• You cannot play back the tape recorded in the HDV format on video cameras of the DVCAM (DV)

format or mini-DV players.

• DV format tapes are played back on your camcorder only if they are recorded in the SP mode

( appears on the screen). Tapes recorded in the LP mode are not played back.

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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.

z Tips

• Indicators displayed on the screen during playback are shown on page 138.

• You can change the screen display during playback (p. 48).

To search for a scene while viewing a movie

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

b Note

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

To adjust the volume

Adjust using the VOLUME/MEMORY button.

To view still images

1 Slide the POWER switch to VCR. 2 Press the MEMORY/PLAY button. 3 Select 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)

1 Slide the POWER switch to VCR. 2 Press the MEMORY/INDEX button.

101–0050

1/19

101

3 Select 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.

Changing the settings of your camcorder

recordings

Adjusting the zoom

Move the power zoom lever C slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

Wide view: (Wide angle)

Close view: (Telephoto)

z Tips

• The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

• The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) from your camcorder.

• When [FOCUS MACRO] is set to [OFF], you cannot focus on a subject within 80cm (about 2 5/8 feet) regardless of the zoom position (p. 64).

• 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.

Using the handle zoom

1 Set the handle zoom switch B to H

(high) or L (low).

z Tip

• You can set the zoom speed of the handle zoom lever in [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 65).

2 Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom

in or out.

b Notes

• You cannot adjust the zoom speed by pressing the handle zoom lever.

• You cannot use the handle zoom lever when the handle zoom switch

• You cannot change the zoom speed of the zoom lever C with the handle zoom switch B.

B is set to OFF.

Using the zoom ring

You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the zoom ring D. Fine adjustment is also possible.

b Note

• Turn the zoom ring D at a reasonable speed. If you turn it too fast, the zoom speed may not catch up with the zoom ring rotating speed.

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Adjusting the focus manually

You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases.

– To record a subject behind a window covered

with raindrops. – To record horizontal stripes. – To record a subject with little contrast between

the subject and its background. – When you want to focus on a subject in the

background.

– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.

2 Rotate the focus ring D and

adjust the focus.

9 changes to when the focus

cannot be adjusted any farther. changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer.

z Tips

For focusing manually

• It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording.

• When you want to record a close-up image of a subject, move the power zoom lever towards W (wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then adjust the focus.

To restore automatic adjustment

Press the FOCUS button A once again.

9 disappears and AUTO FOCUS is

restored.

To use AUTO FOCUS temporarily (One push auto focus)

Record the subject while pressing and holding the PUSH AUTO FOCUS button C. If you release the button, the setting returns to manual focusing. Use this function to shift the focus on one subject to another. The scenes will shift smoothly.

1 During recording or standby,

press the FOCUS button A.

9 appears.

z Tip

• The focal distance information (for when it is dark and hard to adjust the focus) appears for about 3 seconds in the following cases. (It will not be displayed correctly if you are using a conversion lens (optional)).

– 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

2.0 times (about 1.5 times during [PROG.

SCAN]). It will be easier to confirm the focus setting during manual focusing. The screen returns to the original size when you push the button again.

b Note

• The image returns to the original size when you press the REC START/STOP button or the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button.

z Tips

• You can select the type of a picture on EXPANDED FOCUS ([EXP.FOCUS TYPE] p. 71).

• Unless [REC CTL MODE] is set to [OFF], the following functions are disabled.

– EXPANDED FOCUS button – ASSIGN button to which [ALLSCAN

MODE] is assigned.

Adjusting the EXPOSURE/IRIS

H G

You can adjust the brightness of a picture with the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial G. You can assign any one of [EXPOSURE1] (the default setting), [EXPOSURE2], [IRIS] and [AE SHIFT] to the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial Gfrom the menu (p. 62).

z Tips

• Even if you open the aperture more than F2.8 (i.e. make the iris value smaller, such as F1.6) during EXPOSURE/IRIS setting, changing the zoom from wide to telephoto will change the iris to F2.8.

• When the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial is set to [EXPOSURE1] or [EXPOSURE2], appears next to the values that can be set with the dial.

x EXPOSURE1 (the default setting)

You can adjust the display brightness by adjusting the iris and gain (the shutter speed remains fixed).

The iris, gain and shutter speed are displayed on the screen.

Select this function if you want to adjust the brightness in a wide range.

B C

Recording/Playback

F2.4 0dB100

b Note

• The GAIN button and the SHUTTER SPEED button are inactive.

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z Tip

• This is handy for changing the brightness of the screen and setting the desired brightness by dial operation.

x EXPOSURE2

You can adjust the display brightness by adjusting the iris (the gain and shutter speed remain fixed).

The iris, gain and shutter speed are displayed on the screen.

Select this function if you do not want fuzzy display caused by high-gain.

F2.4 0dB100

b Note

• The GAIN button and the SHUTTER SPEED button are inactive.

z Tip

• This is handy for changing the brightness of the screen and setting the desired brightness by dial operation.

x IRIS

You can manually adjust the light volume of the light entering the lens between F1.6 and F11 or close the aperture.

As the iris is opened (smaller aperture values), the light volume increases or the iris is closed (larger aperture values), the light volume decreases. The current aperture value (F) appears on the screen.

F2.8

z Tips

• The range of focus, an important effect of the aperture, is called the depth of field. The depth of field gets shallower as the aperture is opened, and deeper as the aperture is closed. Use the aperture creatively to obtain the desired effect in your photography.

• This is handy for making the background blurred or sharp, or when you want to manually adjust the iris, gain or shutter speed on the screen.

x AE SHIFT

You can slightly adjust the exposure between -7 (dark) and +7 (bright) during the auto recording.

b Notes

• [AE SHIFT] does not work when the exposure is manually set or the iris, gain and shutter speed are all set manually.

• This function is not effective when [HYPER GAIN] is set.

z Tip

• You can adjust the AE SHIFT from the menu (p. 64).

appears.

1 During recording or standby, set

the AUTO LOCK switch A to the center position to release the auto lock mode.

This operation is not required when AE SHIFT is assigned to the EXPOSURE/ IRIS dial.

2 Press the EXPOSURE/IRIS button

The EXPOSURE/IRIS dial G will be effective.

3 Adjust the picture quality by

turning the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial G.

z Tip

• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch A to

HOLD after manual adjustment, the manually adjusted items are saved.

To restore automatic adjustment

Press the EXPOSURE/IRIS button H, or set the AUTO LOCK switch A to AUTO LOCK.

b Notes

• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch A to

AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items (gain, shutter speed, white balance) also become temporarily automatic.

• As you shift the zoom from W (wide) to T (telephoto), the aperture value varies from F1.6 to F2.8.

z Tips

• You can adjust the dial sensitivity of the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial G by selecting [EXPOSURE/IRIS] t [DIAL SENS](p. 62), and the dial operating direction by selecting [EXPOSURE/IRIS] t [DIAL ROTATE] (p. 62).

• Settings can also be checked by pressing the STATUS CHECK button (p. 48).

• See page 67 for [BACK LIGHT].

Adjusting the volume of light (ND filter)

You can record the subject clearly by using the ND filter when the recording environment is too bright. There are 2 levels of ND filter setting. ND filter 1 reduces the volume of light to about 1/4, and ND filter 2 to about 1/16. If flashes during standby mode, set the ND FILTER switch F to 1 to turn on the

indicator. If flashes, set the ND FILTER switch to 2 to turn on the indicator. If flashes, set the ND FILTER switch to OFF to turn off the indicator.

b Notes

• If you move the ND FILTER switch during

recording, the picture and sound may be distorted.

• If you adjust the iris manually, no ND filter

indicator will appear even if the ND filter should be activated.

z Tip

• If you close the iris extensively when recording

a bright subject, diffraction may occur, resulting in a fuzzy focus (this is a common phenomenon with video cameras). The ND filter suppresses this phenomenon and gives better recording results.

Displaying the zebra pattern to adjust the brightness

If there is a part of the screen where brightness is over a certain level, the part may appear excessively white when played back. By displaying the zebra pattern on such a part, you can be reminded to adjust the brightness before recording. Select the brightness level to display the zebra pattern with the ZEBRA switch E, then the zebra pattern will appear. Select the brilliance value from 70 or 100. If you select 70, the zebra pattern appears at the part with 70±5 % of the brilliance signal. If you select 100, the zebra pattern at the part with 100 % or more.

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To hide the zebra pattern

• Set the ZEBRA switch E to OFF.

b Note

• The zebra pattern is not recorded on the tape.

z Tip

• This is convenient for adjusting the brightness while a histogram (p. 71) is displayed.

Adjusting the gain

You can adjust the gain manually when shooting blackish or dark objects if you do not want the AGC (auto gain control) to be activated.

1 During recording or standby, set the

AUTO LOCK switch A to the center position to release the auto lock.

2 Press the GAIN button B.

The current gain value appears.

3 Adjust the gain by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial D. The gain can be adjusted between 0dB and 18dB by every 3dB.

z Tip

• The gain value can be stored temporarily by setting the AUTO LOCK switch A to HOLD after the manual adjustment.

To restore automatic adjustment

Press the GAIN button B, or set the AUTO LOCK switch A to AUTO LOCK.

b Note

• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch A to AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, shutter speed, white balance) also become temporarily automatic.

Adjusting the shutter speed

You can manually adjust and fix the shutter speed. Depending on the shutter speed, you can make the subject look still, or emphasize the fluidity of movement.

1 During recording or standby, set the

AUTO LOCK switch A to the center position to release the auto lock mode.

2 Press the SHUTTER SPEED button C. 3 Adjust the shutter speed by turning the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D. You can set a shutter speed between 1/4 second and 1/10000 second. The selected shutter speed appears on the screen. For example, if you select 1/100 second, [100] appears. The larger the number that appears on the screen, the faster the shutter speed.

z Tips

• The shutter speed can be stored temporarily by

setting the AUTO LOCK switch A to HOLD after the manual adjustment.

• When [PROG. SCAN] is set to [24], you can adjust the shutter speed in the range of 1/3 second to 1/10000 second.

To restore automatic adjustment

Press the SHUTTER SPEED button C, or set the AUTO LOCK switch A to AUTO LOCK.

b Note

• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch A to AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, white balance) also become temporarily automatic.

z Tips

• It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended.

• The picture may flicker or change colors under fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, or mercury lamps.

Adjusting to Natural Color

(White balance)

You can adjust the white balance according to the light of the recording environment. You can set two sets of white balance adjustment data separately in memory A and memory B for two different recording conditions with A and B. During recording, you can select the setup data with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The setup data will be retained as long as it is not readjusted even if the power is disconnected.

1 During recording or standby, set

the AUTO LOCK switch A to the center position to release the auto lock mode.

2 Press the WHT BAL button B.

3 Display desired item by turning

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial C, then press the dial.

The display changes. A t B t (Outdoor) t n (Indoor)

Indicator Shooting conditions

(MEMORY A)

(MEMORY B)

(Outdoor)

n (Indoor)

z Tip

• You can change the white balance value for (Outdoor) by pressing and turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial when (Outdoor) is selected. The value can be set between 7(bluish) and +7 (reddish). The default value is

• White balance values adjusted for light sources can be stored in memory A and memory B. Follow the steps below

• Recording a sunset/ sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks.

• Under daylight color fluorescent lamps

• Under the lighting condition that changes quickly

• Under strong light such as in a photography studio

• Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

To save the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B

1 Select A or B according to step

3 of “Adjusting to Natural Color (White Balance).”

2 Shoot something white (such as a sheet

of paper) full-screen under the same lighting conditions as the subject.

3 Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial C.

Pressing the dial switches between blinking A and B.

When the white balance is adjusted, A or B stops blinking and remains on. The adjusted value is now saved in the selected A or B memory.

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To restore the automatic white balance

Press the WHT BAL button B, or set the AUTO LOCK switch A to AUTO LOCK.

b Note

• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch A to

AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, shutter speed) also become temporarily automatic.

Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)

You can customize the picture quality by adjusting [COLOR LEVEL], [SHARPNESS], etc. You can set 6 different picture quality settings depending on the recording time of day, the weather, or the camera person, and store them in the memory. Connect your camcorder to a TV or monitor, and adjust the picture quality while observing the picture on the TV or monitor screen. At the default setting, [PP1] through [PP6] are registered with picture quality settings for the following recording conditions.

Picture profile number (setting name)

PP1 :PORTRAIT

PP2 :CINEMA

PP3 :SUNSET

PP4 :MONOTONE

PP5 :------

Recording condition

Appropriate setting to record people

Appropriate setting to record film-like pictures

Appropriate setting to record sunset

Appropriate setting to record monotone pictures

You can assign your own setting

Picture profile number (setting name)

PP6 :------

Recording condition

You can assign your own setting.

1 During standby, press the

PICTURE PROFILE button C.

2 Select a picture profile number by

turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial.

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.

To change the picture profile

You can change the settings in [PP1] through [PP6].

1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button

2 Select the PICTURE PROFILE number

by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial.

3 Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial.

4 Select an item to be adjusted by turning

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial.

5 Adjust the picture quality by turning the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial.

Item Adjustment

[COLOR LEVEL]

[COLOR PHASE]

[SHARPNESS]

[SKINTON E DTL]

[SKINTON E LVL]

[WB SHIFT]

–7 (low) to +7 (high) –8 (black and white)

–7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish)

0 (softer) to 15 (clearer)

To make wrinkles less noticeable by suppressing the outlines on the part of skin color. [TYPE1] (the color range recognized as a skin color is narrow) to [TYPE3] (the color range recognized as a skin color is wide) [OFF] no adjustment

To set the level of outline suppression performed by setting [SKINTONE DTL]. 1 (low suppression)

- 6 (high suppression)

–7 (to make picture bluis h) to +7 (to make white parts reddish)

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Item Adjustment

[KNEE POINT]

[BLK COMPNST N]

The starting point of video signal compression, set in order to prevent overexposed highlights by keeping the subject's highbrightness area signal within the dynamic range of your camcorder. [AUTO] To automatically set the knee point. [HIGH] To set a relatively high knee point. [MIDDLE] To set an average knee point. [LOW] To set a relatively low knee point.

[OFF] Normal setting [STRETCH] To improve γ -curve characteristics in dark areas to enhance gradation in those areas. [COMPRESS] To controls γ -curve characteristics to produce solid black.

Item Adjustment

[CINEMATONE GAMMA]

[CINEMA TONE COLOR]

[PROFILE NAME]

[COPY] To copy a picture profile

[RESET] To restore the default

[OFF] Normal recording [TYPE1] A better tone scale than the standard video gamma reproduces natural intermedia te colors between a skin color and neutral colors. A skin color will look l ively when recorded with this setting. Further, the reproduction of extremely precise description of highlighted parts provides depth in pictures. [TYPE2] In addition to the features of [TYPE1], this setting is capable of extremely precise description of the entire exposure zone from shadowed parts to highlighted parts, which enables reproduction of a deeper black.

[OFF] Normal setting [ON] Colors similar to film camera images. This is effective when used with [CINEMATONE GAMMA] This is also effective for black and white recording with [COLOR LEVEL] set to [-8]. In this case, the brightness level of a color image will vary.

To name the set picture profiles [PP1] through [PP6] (p. 38)

setting to other picture profiles

setting of the picture profile

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other

items.

7 Select [ RETURN] by turning the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial.

8 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial A, then press the dial. A picture profile indicator appears.

b Note

• In the case of [TYPE3] of [SKINTONE DTL], the effect may also be applied to a color that is not a skin color.

To check the picture profile settings

During recording or during standby, press the STATUS CHECK button B (p. 48).

z Tip

• You can assign picture profiles to the ASSIGN buttons and use them to turn the picture profiles on and off (p. 43).

To name the picture profile settings

You can name on picture profile1~6. 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button

2 Select the picture profile that you want

to name by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial.

3 Select [SETTING] t [PROFILE

NAME] by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

4 Select a letter by turning the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial A, then press the dial. Repeat this operation until a complete name is entered.

PICT. PROFILE

CANCEL

P I CTURE PROF I LE END

z Tip

• Each name can be up to 12 characters long. Characters that can be used in profile names:

•A~Z

•0~9

• - _ / # & : . @

5 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial A, then press the dial. The profile name is changed.

6 Select [ RETURN] t [OK] by the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

To copy the picture profile setting to other picture profiles

1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button

2 Select the picture profile that you want

to copy from by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial.

3 Select [SETTING] t [COPY] by SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial A.

4 Select the number of the picture profile

that you want to copy to by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial.

5 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial A, then press the dial.

6 Select [ RETURN] t [OK] by the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

To reset the picture profile settings

You can reset the picture profile settings by each picture profile number. You cannot reset all picture profile settings at once.

1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button

2 Select the picture profile by turning the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial.

3 Select [SETTING] t [RESET] t

[YES] t [ RETURN] t [OK] by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

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Adjusting the volume

You can adjust the volume of a microphone connected to INPUT1/INPUT2.

z Tip

• You can find how to attach the supplied microphone on page 14.

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.

You can adjust the volume of the microphone connected to INPUT1 by CH1, and that of the microphone connected to INPUT2 by CH2.

use the device while the +48V switch is set to ON, the device may be damaged.

To restore automatic adjustment

Set the AUTO/MAN switch A of the manually adjusted channel to AUTO.

b Note

• If you are connecting a device other than a 48-V microphone, set the +48V switch to OFF. If you

Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons

You may need to assign some functions to the ASSIGN buttons. You can assign a single function to each the ASSIGN button 1 to 6.

Functions you can assign to the ASSIGN buttons

• LAST SCN RVW (p. 45)

• MARKER (p. 71)

• HYPER GAIN (p. 67)

• D.EXTENDER (p. 67)

• ALLSCAN MODE (p. 72)

• FOCUS INFNTY (p. 44)

• REC REVIEW (p. 45)

• END SEARCH (p. 45)

• INDEX MARK (p. 44)

• PEAKING (p. 70)

• STEADYSHOT (p. 63)

• COLOR BAR (p. 63)

• FOCUS MACRO (p. 64)

• SPOTLIGHT (p. 67)

• BACK LIGHT (p. 67)

• FADER (p. 68)

• DISPLAY (p. 48)

• Picture profile (p. 38)

• SHOT TRANS (p. 46)

b Note

• The ASSIGN buttons 4 to 6 are exclusively used for memory playback when the POWER switch is set to VCR, and cannot be used as ASSIGN buttons. You cannot assign functions to the ASSIGN buttons 4 to 6 while the POWER switch is set to VCR.

ASSIGN button 1-3

ASSIGN button 4-6

1 Press the MENU button A.

2 Select the (OTHERS) t

[ASSIGN BTN] by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial B.

3 Select the number of the ASSIGN

button (ASSIGN 1-6, [SHOT TRANS]) you want to assign the function by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial B, then press the dial.

• [------] is displayed at the number that no function is assigned.

• When you select [SHOT TRANS], select [YES], then proceed to step 6.

A B

Recording/Playback

4 Select the function to be assigned

by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial B, then press the dial.

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Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued)

The index function will make it easier to

5 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial B, then press the dial.

check the transition of recording or edit your pictures using index signals.

1 Assign [INDEX MARK] to one of

6 Press the MENU button A to hide

the menu.

the ASSIGN buttons in advance (p. 43).

z Tips

• Shot transition is assigned to the ASSIGN buttons 1, 2 and 3 (p. 46). Cancel the shot transition assignment to return to the pre-setting assignment.

• To cancel the shot transition, select [SHOT TRANS] t [YES] in step 3.

Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity)

b Note

• [FOCUS INFNTY] is only available during the manual focus. It is not available during the auto focus.

1 Assign [FOCUS INFNTY] to one of

the ASSIGN buttons (p. 43).

2 Press the ASSIGN button

assigned to [FOCUS INFNTY].

appears.

If you release the switch, it returns to manual focusing.

Use this function to record a distant subject when the focus is automatically set on a close subject.

2 Press the ASSIGN button

assigned to [INDEX MARK].

When pressed during recording

appears for about 7 seconds and an

index signal is recorded.

When pressed during standby

flashes.

After you press the REC START/STOP button to start recording, appears for about 7 seconds and an index signal is recorded.

To cancel the operation

Before starting to record, press the ASSIGN button assigned to [INDEX MARK] again.

b Note

• You cannot record an index signal on a recorded tape afterward.

Recording an index signal

If you make an index for a scene, you can easily search for the scene later (p. 50).

Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)

You can view about 2 seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. This is convenient during playback of the latest scene check.

1 Assign [REC REVIEW] to one of

the ASSIGN buttons in advance. (p. 43).

2 Press the ASSIGN button

assigned to [REC REVIEW] during standby mode.

The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to standby.

Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (End search)

b Note

• End search will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.

2 Press the ASSIGN button to

which [END SEARCH] is assigned.

The last scene of the most recent recording played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished.

b Note

• The End search function fill not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.

Playing back the most recently recorded movies (Last scene review)

You can let your camcorder to automatically rewind the tape to the beginning of the most recently recorded scene, play back to the end of the scene, then stop the playback.

1 Assign [LAST SCN RVW] to an

ASSIGN button (p. 43).

Recording/Playback

1 Assign [END SEARCH] to one of

the ASSIGN button in advance(p. 43).

2 During standby, press the

ASSIGN button to which [LAST SCN RVW] is assigned.

[LAST SCN RVW] will be executed.

b Note

• If the recording time of the movie is short, [LAST SCN RVW] may not be executed correctly.

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Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued)

z Tip

• If you press the ASSIGN button again during the last scene review, your camcorder plays back the last 5 seconds of the most recently recorded movie, then goes to standby at the end of the recording.

1 Assign [SHOT TRANS] to one of

the ASSIGN buttons (p. 43).

z Tip

• Shot transition is assigned to ASSIGN buttons 1, 2 and 3.

Using the Shot transition

You can register the settings of focus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter speed, and white balance, and then change the recording setting from the current one to the registered one, resulting in a smooth transition of scenes (Shot transition). For example, you can shift the focus from closer objects to farther objects, or change the depth of field by adjusting the iris. In addition, you can develop scenes under different recording conditions smoothly. If you register the manual adjustment function of the white balance, the scenes will develop smoothly between objects indoor and those outdoor. Use a tripod to avoid camera-shake.

SHOT-A

SHOT-B

2 Store the settings (shot).

1 Press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly

to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION STORE screen.

120

min

SHOT TRANS STORE

2 Adjust the desired items manually.

3 Press the ASSIGN button 2 for storing

b Note

• The setting values assigned to SHOT-A and SHOT-B are deleted when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG).

STBY

See pages 31 to 37 for details on adjustment.

the setting in SHOT-A, or the ASSIGN button 3 for storing the setting in SHOT-B.

00:04:50:04

SHOT-A SHOT-B

STORE

You can set the transition curve and duration etc. using [SHOT TRANS] (p. 65).

ASSIGN button1-3

3 Check the stored settings.

1 Press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly

to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION CHECK screen.

STBY

00:04:50:04

SHOT-A SHOT-B

120

min

SHOT TRANS CHECK

CHECK

2 Press the ASSIGN button 2 to check

the SHOT-A. Press the ASSIGN button 3 to check the SHOT-B. The selected setting will take effect on the picture on the screen. The focus, zoom, and so on, are automatically adjusted as stored in the setting.

b Note

• You cannot check the transition time and curve set using [SHOT TRANS] (p. 65).

4 Record using the shot transition

function.

1 Press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly

to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION EXEC screen.

00:04:50:04

SHOT TRANS EXEC

2 Press the REC START/STOP button. 3 Press the ASSIGN button 2 to record

z Tip

• Press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly to

STBY120min

SHOT-A SHOT-B

EXEC

Transition bar S: start E: end

movie using the SHOT-A. Press the ASSIGN button 3 to record movie using the SHOT-B. Pictures will be recorded with the settings that are changed automatically from the current ones to the stored ones.

cancel the SHOT TRANSITION.

b Notes

• You cannot zoom, focus, or adjust manually while checking or activating the Shot transition.

• When you change [SHOT TRANS] (p. 65), press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly to exit the shot transition screen.

• You cannot return from the stored SHOT-A or SHOT-B settings to previous settings after you activate the shot transition during recording.

• If you press the following buttons during the shot transition operation, the operation is canceled:

– PICTURE PROFILE –MENU – EXPANDED FOCUS – STATUS CHECK

z Tips

• You can also make a transition from saved SHOT-A to saved SHOT-B or vice versa. For example, to make a transition from SHOT-A to SHOT-B. Display the shot transition CHECK screen, press the ASSIGN button 2 and press the REC START/STOP button. Next, display the shot transition EXEC screen and press the ASSIGN button 3.

• You can rehearse the shot transition by pressing the ASSIGN button 2 or 3, in which the desired setting was stored, before pressing the

REC START/STOP button in step

To cancel the operation

Press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly to exit the shot transition screen.

Recording/Playback

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Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder

Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check)

You can check the setup value of the following items.

Changing the screen

You can turn on and off the display of the time code, tape counter, and other information on the screen.

Press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button C.

The screen indicators turn on (displayed) and off (undisplayed) as you press the button. When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, the screen changes (detailed display t simple display t no display) as you press the button.

z Tip

• You can display the screen indicators during playback on a TV. Select [DISP OUTPUT], then [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 74).

• Audio setup such as [DV AUDIO MIX] (p. 70)

• Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 75)

• Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 43)

• Camera setup. (p. 62)

• Picture profile (p. 38)

1 Press the STATUS CHECK button

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A

to display the desired item.

When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, the items appear in the following order:

AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t CAMERA t PICT.PROFILE

When the POWER switch is set to VCR, the items appear in the following order:

AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN

b Note

• When [PICT.PROFILE] is set to [OFF], the settings of PICTURE PROFILE are not displayed.

To turn off the setup value

• Press the STATUS CHECK button B.

Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info)

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button C. The approximate recordable time in the selected format and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing the button again while the information is displayed.

Remaining battery (approx.)

121 121

Recording capacity (approx.)

Recording/Playback

Locating a scene on a tape

3 Press . (previous)/> (next)

1 2

2 on the Remote Commander to

select a recording date.

You can select the previous or the next date of the present point on the tape.

Playback starts automatically from the point where the date changes.

b Note

• See page 136 for details on how to use the Remote Commander.

Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)

You can locate the point where the recording date changes.

1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.

2 Press SEARCH M. 1 on the

Remote Commander repeatedly to select [DATE SEARCH].

To cancel the operation

Press STOP 3 on the Remote Commander.

b Notes

• If one day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes.

• The Date search will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.

Searching for a recording start point (Index search)

You can locate the point where an index signal is recorded (p. 44).

1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.

2 Press SEARCH M. 1 on the

Remote Commander repeatedly to select [INDEX SEARCH].

3 Press . (previous)/> (next)

2 on the Remote Commander to select an index point.

You can select the index signal of the point that you want to start playing back the tape.

Playback starts automatically from the point where the selected index signal is recorded.

To cancel the operation

Press STOP 6 on the Remote Commander.

b Notes

• If index recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the index point.

• The Index search will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.

Recording/Playback

Playing the picture on a TV

Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC power (p. 16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.

Selecting the connection method according to your TV type and connectors

High definition TV

HD (high definition) image quality*

• An HDV formatted picture is played back as it is (HD image quality).

• A DVCAM (DV) formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).

COMPONENT IN

AUDIO

HDMI

i.LINK

(for HDV1080i)

B CA

t (p. 54) t (p. 54)t (p. 53)

16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV

SD (standard definition) image quality*

• An HDV formatted picture is down converted to DVCAM (DV) format (SD image quality) and played back.

• A DVCAM (DV) formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).

COMPONENT IN

AUDIO

t (p. 55) t (p. 56) t (p. 56)

b Notes

• Make all menu settings on your camcorder before connecting. The TV may not recognize the video signal properly when changing [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK CONV] settings after connecting with an i.LINK cable.

* Pictures recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format are played back as SD (standard definition) images

regardless of the connection.

i.LINK

E F G

t (p. 55)

S VIDEO

VIDEO/AUDIO

Jacks on your camcorder

Open the jack cover and connect the cable.

Connecting to a high definition TV

: Signal flow

Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting

b Note

• An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.

Component video cable (supplied)

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

(Green) Y

(Blue) PB/C

(Red) PR/C

(Red)

(White)

(Yellow)

(IN/OUT REC) menu t [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 75) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (p. 76)

Recording/Playback

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Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)

: Signal flow

Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting

b Notes

• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.

• Pictures in the DVCAM (DV) format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the pictures.

• DVCAM (DV) format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 89) cannot be output.

• Your TVs may not function correctly (for example, no sound or image). Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction.

z Tip

• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video and audio signals. Connecting HDMI OUT jack to an external device supplies high quality images and digital audio to you.

HDMI cable (optional)

HDMI

b Notes

• Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i For details, confirm the specifications of your TV.

• If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i, connect your camcorder and TV with the supplied component video cable and A/V connecting cable as illustrated in .

• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

• This camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be attached.

i.LINK cable (optional)

(IN/OUT REC) menu t [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 75)

(IN/OUT REC) menu t [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 75) [i.LINK CONV] t [OFF] (p. 77)

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. 77).

b Note

• When you play back a tape recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [DV WIDE REC] to [OFF] on your camcorder when recording a picture (p. 76).

z Tip

• When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack), connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. When you want to play the sound in monaural mode, use a connecting cable for that purpose.

: Signal flow

Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting

b Note

• A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.

Component video cable (supplied)

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

i.LINK cable (optional)

(Green) Y

(Blue) PB/C

(Red) PR/C

(Red)

(White)

(Yellow)

(IN/OUT REC) menu t [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 75) [COMPONENT] t [480i] (p. 76) [DOWN CONVERT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (p. 77)

(IN/OUT REC) menu t [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 75) [i.LINK CONV] t [ON] (p. 77)

Recording/Playback

b Notes

• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

• This camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be attached.

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Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)

: Signal flow

Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting

(IN/OUT REC)

A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)

b Notes

• When connecting only an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. To output

audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable to the audio input jack of your TV.

• This connection produces higher resolution pictures compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type ).

* Change the settings according to the TV connected.

b Notes

• If you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one type of cable to output images from a jack

other than the i.LINK jack, the order of priority of the output signals is as follows: HDMI t component video t SVIDEO t audio/video.

• See page 121 for the details of i.LINK.

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

(Red)

(White)

(Yellow)

(Red)

(White)

(Yellow)

menu t [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 75) [DOWN CONVERT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (p. 77)

(IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 75) [DOWN CONVERT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (p. 77)

When connecting to your TV via a VCR

Select the connecting method on page 85 depending on the input jack of the VCR. Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).

Using the Menu

Using the menu items

You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen.

3 Select the icon of the desired

menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

CAMERA SET (p. 62)

AUDIO SET (p. 68)

DISPLAY SET (p. 70)

IN/OUT REC (p. 75)

TC/UB SET (p. 78)

MEMORY SET (p. 80)

OTHERS (p. 82)

MENU button

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

POWER switch

1 While pressing the green button,

set the POWER switch.

If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button.

2 Press the MENU button to display

the menu index screen.

Using the Menu

4 Select the desired item by turning

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

The available menu items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out.

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5 Select the desired setting by

turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

120min

[MENU]: END

REMOTE CTRL

ON OFF

--:--:--:--

6 Press the MENU button to hide

the menu screen.

To return to the previous screen, select [ RETURN].

Menu items

Available menu items (z) vary depending on the POWER switch position.

Position of POWER switch: CAMERA VCR

(CAMERA SET) menu (p. 62)

EXPOSURE/IRIS z – SMTH SLW REC z – CNTRST ENHCR z – PROG. SCAN z – STEADYSHOT z – COLOR BAR z – AF ASSIST z – FOCUS MACRO z – AE SHIFT z – AE RESPONSE z – AGC LIMIT z – AT IRIS LMT z – ATW SENS z – FLCKR REDUCE z – HANDLE ZOOM z – SHOT TRANS z – INTERVAL REC z – DV FRAME REC z – BACK LIGHT z – SPOTLIGHT z – HYPER GAIN z – D.EXTENDER z – FADER z –

(AUDIO SET) menu (p. 68)

DV AU. MODE z – MIC NR z – XLR SET z – AUDIO CH SEL – z DV AUDIO MIX – z

(DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 70)

PEAKING z – HISTOGRAM z – MARKER z – EXP.FOCUS TYPE z – ALLSCAN MODE z – CAM DATA DSP z – AU.LVL DISP z – ZOOM DISPLAY z – FOCUS DISP z – SHUTTER DISP z –

Using the Menu

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Menu items (Continued)

LCD BRIGHT zz LCD COLOR zz LCD BL LEVEL zz VF B.LIGHT zz VF COLOR zz VF POWERMODE zz DATA CODE – z LETTER SIZE zz

REMAINING zz

DISP OUTPUT zz

(IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 75)

REC FORMAT z – VCR HDV/DV – z DV REC MODE zz DV WIDE REC z – EXT REC CTRL z – COMPONENT zz i.LINK CONV zz DOWN CONVERT zz

(TC/UB SET) menu (p. 78)

TC PRESET zz UB PRESET zz TC FORMAT zz TC RUN zz TC MAKE zz TC LINK z – TC/UB DISP zz UB TIME REC zz

(MEMORY SET) menu (p. 80)

QUALITY zz ALL ERASE – z

FORMAT zz FILE NO. zz NEW FOLDER zz REC FOLDER zz PB FOLDER – z

(OTHERS) (p. 82)

CAMERA PROF. zz ASSIGN BTN zz PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS zz

Position of POWER switch: CAMERA VCR

CLOCK SET zz WORLD TIME zz LANGUAGE zz USB SELECT – z PB ZOOM – z QUICK REC z – DATE REC z – BEEP zz REC LAMP z – REMOTE CTRL zz HOURS METER zz

Using the Menu

(CAMERA SET)

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/IRIS/ STEADYSHOT/BACK LIGHT, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.

See page 57 for details on selecting menu items.

Press the MENU button t select the

(CAMERA SET) by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

EXPOSURE/IRIS

x DIAL ASSIGN

You can select assign settings with the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial from [EXPOSURE1] (the default settings), [EXPOSURE2], [IRIS] and [AE SHIFT](p. 33).

b Note

• If you change the settings assigned to the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial, existing manual values are changed back to automatic values.

x DIAL SENS

You can select the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial sensitivity from [HIGH], [MIDDLE] (the default settings) or [LOW].

x DIAL ROTATE

You can select the rotation direction of the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial.

B NORMAL

You can change the screen brightness by turning the dial up.

OPPOSITE

You can change the screen brightness by turning the dial down.

SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording)

Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the general recording conditions, can be recorded in smooth moving slow-motion. This is useful for recording fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing.

1 Set [REC TIME].

Select the recording time from [3sec] (the default setting), [6sec] and [12sec].

The picture quality deteriorates as the recording time increases.

2 Set [REC TIMING].

Select the recording timing from [

TRIGGR

] and [END TRIGGER] to record the action after or before the REC START/ STOP button is pressed.

[START TRIGGR]*

[END TRIGGER]

* The default setting is [START TRIGGR].

3 Start recording.

Select [EXECUTE], then press the REC START/STOP button on the [SMTH SLW REC] screen.

A slow-motion movie about 4 times longer than your [REC TIME] setting is recorded. Recording ends when [Recording...] disappears from the screen.

To cancel [SMTH SLW REC], press the MENU button

START

b Notes

• Sounds cannot be recorded

• [SMTH SLW REC] settings are automatically canceled if you turn the power off and back on.

• The shutter speed is automatically set to 1/250 even if you set it to a speed slower than 1/250.

• The recording time may be shorter than the set time, depending on recording conditions.

• The image quality is lower than with the regular recording.

CNTRST ENHCR

When you set [CNTRST ENHCR] to [ON], high contrast images, such as backlit scene images, are detected and unexposed shadows of the images are automatically reduced (the default setting is [OFF]).

b Note

• When you set [BACK LIGHT] to [ON], [CNTRST ENHCR] is temporarily turned off.

PROG. SCAN

You can record progressive movies with a vertical resolution of 1,080 lines.

B OFF

24 ( )

Select to record 24 scenes per minute, which is the same as cinema films.

30 ( )

Select to record 30 scenes per minute, which is the same as television commercials.

b Note

• Recorded movies are converted to the 60i format and stored.

x TYPE

You can select the type of the SteadyShot function that compensates for camerashake.

HARD

Select to activate the SteadyShot function with stronger effect. This mode is not recommended for recording with camera pan, tilt technique.

B STANDARD

Select to activate the standard SteadyShot function.

SOFT

Select to activate the SteadyShot function so that it leaves a slight unsteadiness on the picture so the picture looks natural.

WIDE CONV.

Select when a wide conversion lens (optional) is attached. This mode is the most effective with Sony VCL-HG0862K wide conversion lens.

COLOR BAR

x ON/OFF

You can display the color bar or record it on the tape by setting to [ON]. It is convenient to adjust the color on the connected monitor (the default setting is [OFF]).

b Note

• This is automatically set to [OFF] the next time you switch on the camcorder.

Using the Menu

STEADYSHOT

x ON/OFF

You can compensate for camera shake (the default setting is [ON]). Set [ON/OFF] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural.

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Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

x TYPE

You can select the color bar type.

TYPE 1

TYPE 2

TYPE 3

x TONE

When you set [ON/OFF] to [ON] and [TONE] to [ON], audio tone signals (1kHz: full bit -20dB) are output (the default setting is [OFF]).

AF ASSIST

When you set [AF ASSIST] to [ON], you can briefly focus manually by turning the focus ring during the auto focus. (the default setting is [OFF]).

FOCUS MACRO

Since the default setting is [ON], you can focus on a subject within 80 cm (about 2 5/ 8 feet). When [FOCUS MACRO] is set to [OFF] ( ), you cannot focus on a subject within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) but you can easily find the focal point of a subject at 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) or further regardless of the zoom position.

AE SHIFT

You can adjust the exposure between -7 (dark) and +7 (bright) using the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT] is set to anything other than the default setting.

b Notes

• If you adjust all of the iris, gain, shutter speed

manually, you cannot obtain the effect of [AE SHIFT].

• This function is not effective when [HYPER

GAIN] is set.

AE RESPONSE

You can select the speed to adjust the exposure automatically, in accordance with the brightness of the subject. [FAST], [MIDDLE], and [SLOW] are available (the default setting is [FAST]).

AGC LIMIT

You can select the upper limit for the Auto Gain Control (AGC) from [OFF] (18dB, the default setting), [12dB], [6dB] or [0dB].

b Note

• If you adjust the gain manually, you cannot

obtain the effect of [AGC LIMIT].

AT IRIS LMT

You can select the highest iris value for the automatic adjustment from [F11] (the default settings), [F5.6], [F4].

b Note

• If you adjust the iris manually, you cannot obtain the effect of [AT IRIS LMT].

ATW SENS

You can set the auto white balance for operation under a reddish light source such as an incandescent lamp or candle, or under a blueish light source such as in outdoor shade.

B INTELLIGENT

Adjustment is automatically performed to achieve a natural atmosphere according to the brightness of the scene.

HIGH

Redness or blueness will decrease.

MIDDLE

LOW

Redness or blueness will increase.

b Notes

• This is only effective when white balance is adjusted automatically.

• [ATW SENS] is not effective under a clear sky or the sun.

FLCKR REDUCE

B ON

Select to record under normal conditions. Flickering of the screen under a light source such as fluorescent lamps will be reduced.

OFF

Select when you do not want to reduce flickering of the screen.

b Note

• Flickering may not be reduced depending on the light sources.

HANDLE ZOOM

You can change the zoom speed of handle zoom switch positions H and L (p. 31).

x H

You can select the zoom speed of position H of the handle zoom switch from 1 (slow) through 8 (fast) (the default setting is 6).

x L

You can select the zoom speed of position L of the handle zoom switch from 1 (slow) through 8 (fast) (the default setting is 3).

SHOT TRANS

You can set [TRANS TIME], [TRANS CURVE], [START TIMER] and [REC LINK]. See page 46 for details on using the shot transition function.

x TRANS TIME

You can select transition time ([3.5sec] to [15.0sec], the default setting is [4.0sec]).

x TRANS CURVE

You can select the transition curve. The transition curve changes as follows.

*1: parameter level *2: transition of time

LINEAR

Make the transition linearly.

B SOFT STOP

Make the transition slowly at the end.

Using the Menu

Continued ,

Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

SOFT TRANS

Make the transition slowly at the beginning and end, and linearly in between.

b Note

• You cannot change [TRANS TIME] and

[TRANS CURVE] settings during store, check, or execution of [SHOT TRANS]. Cancel [SHOT TRANS] setting by pressing the ASSIGN button 1 several times before changing [TRANS TIME] or [TRANS CURVE] setting.

x START TIMER

You can set the timer for starting the shot transition. You can select the time from [5sec], [10sec] and [20sec] (the default setting is [OFF]).

x REC LINK

B OFF

Select not to start transition when the recording is started.

SHOT-A

Select to start transition to SHOT-A when the recording is started.

SHOT-B

Select to start transition to SHOT-B when the recording is started.

INTERVAL REC

You can record a series of movies on a tape at regular intervals. This function is useful to observe things like cloud movements or daylight changes. The scenes run smoothly into each other when you play back the tape. Use the AC Adapter/Charger to obtain AC power for long recording.

Recording

Recording Recording

interval

1 Select [ON/OFF] t [ON] with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

2 Perform the following step if you are

changing the recording time from the default setting of [0.5sec]. If you are keeping the default recording time, go straight to step 3.

Select [REC TIME] t [0.5sec], [1sec], [1.5sec] or [2sec] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

3 Perform the following step if you are

changing the interval time from the default setting of [30sec]. If you are keeping the default interval time, go straight to step 4.

Select [INTERVAL] t [30sec], [1min], [5min] or [10min]

4 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial.

5 Press the MENU button to hide the menu

screen.

6 Press the REC START/STOP button.

The [INTERVAL REC] recording starts.

To cancel [INTERVAL REC], press the REC START/STOP button. The operation of your camcorder differs depending on when you press the REC START/STOP button. If you press the button during [INTERVAL REC] recording, the recording temporarily stops, then if you press it again, the [INTERVAL REC] recording restarts. If you press the button during [INTERVAL REC] interval, the [INTERVAL REC] recording stops and regular recording starts, then if you press it again, regular recording stops. If you press the button once again, the [INTERVAL REC] recording restarts. To cancel the [INTERVAL REC] recording, select [ON/OFF] t [OFF] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

b Notes

• The recording time and interval time may differ slightly from the settings.

• If you focus manually, you can get sharp images even if the lighting changes.

• You can disable the operation sound by setting [BEEP] to [OFF] (p. 84).

DV FRAME REC

You can record pictures with a stop-motion animated effect by alternately recording a few frames and then moving the subject a little. Operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander to prevent camera shake.

B OFF

Select to record in the standard recording mode.

ON ( )

Select to record pictures using the DV FRAME REC function.

1 Select [ON] by the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial.

2 Press the MENU button to hide the

menu screen.

3 Press the REC START/STOP button.

A picture (approximately 6 frames) is recorded, and your camcorder enters the standby mode.

4 Move the subject and repeat step 3.

b Note

• When you use frame recording continuously, the remaining tape time will not be indicated correctly.

• The last scene will be longer than other scenes.

• You cannot record index signals during frame recording.

• This is automatically set to [OFF] if you turn the power off and back on.

BACK LIGHT

When you set [BACK LIGHT] to [ON], . is displayed and the back light function is enabled (the default setting is [OFF]).

b Notes

• The back light function is canceled when you set [SPOTLIGHT] to [ON].

• You cannot use the back light function if 2 or more items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted manually.

SPOTLIGHT

When you set [SPOTLIGHT] to [ON] ( ), you can reduce overexposed highlights on faces of people who are under strong light, such as on a stage, during recording (the default setting is [OFF]).

b Notes

• The spotlight function is canceled when you set [BACK LIGHT] to [

• You cannot use the spotlight function if 2 or more items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted manually.

ON].

HYPER GAIN

When you set [HYPER GAIN] to [ON] ( ), you can increase the gain to about 36 dB (the default setting is [OFF]).

b Notes

• During the hyper gain, you cannot use the following function.

– [BACK LIGHT] – [SPOT LIGHT]

• During the hyper gain, the picture quality will be reduced due to noise.

• [HYPER GAIN] is automatically set to [OFF] if you turn the power off and back on.

z Tip

• You are recommended to use this function with manual focus.

D.EXTENDER (Digital Extender)

When you set [D.EXTENDER] to [ON] ( ), the image is displayed about 1.5 times larger. The picture quality deteriorates due to the digital process. You can enlarge images of distant subjects such as wild birds (the default setting is [OFF]).

b Note

• This is automatically set to [OFF] if you turn the power off and back on.

Using the Menu

Continued ,

Press the MENU button t select the

(CAMERA SET) by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

(AUDIO SET) menu

Settings for the audio recording (DV AU. MODE/XLR SET, etc.)

FADER

You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes.

1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (during

fading in) or [REC] (during fading out) mode.

2 Press the REC START/STOP button.

The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete.

To cancel before starting the operation, select [OFF] in step 1. Once you press the REC START/STOP button, the setting is canceled.

STBY REC

Fading out Fading in

WHITE FADER

BLACK FADER

b Note

• This is automatically set to [OFF] if you turn the power off and back on.

The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.

See page 57 for details on selecting menu items.

Press the MENU button t select the

(AUDIO SET) by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

DV AU. MODE (DV Audio mode)

B FS32K ( )

Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds).

FS48K ( )

Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality).

b Note

• When recording in the HDV format, sound is automatically recorded in the [FS48K] mode.

MIC NR

Since the default setting is [ON], noise input through the microphone is reduced.

XLR SET

x AU. MAN GAIN

You can select whether the audio levels of channel 1 is linked with or separated from that of channel 2 when using an external microphone.

B SEPARATE

Select to record the sound in channel 1 separately from that in channel 2 (to use channel 1 and channel 2 as separate sound source).

LINKED

Select to record the sound in channel 1 and that in channel 2 (as a set, like stereo sound).

appears on the status check screen.

b Notes

• This function is effective only when the AUTO/ MAN switches of both CH1and CH2 are set to MAN (p. 42).

• When [LINKED] is set, you can adjust the volume with the AUDIO LEVEL dial of CH1 (p. 42).

x INPUT1 LEVEL

You can switch between microphone and line for input from the INPUT1 jack.

B MIC

Select to input audio signals from an external microphone through the INPUT1

jack.

appears on the status check screen.

LINE

Select to input audio signals from an audio device through the INPUT1

appears on the status check screen.

jack.

x INPUT1 TRIM

You can adjust levels of signal input from the INPUT1 jack. This function is effective only when [INPUT1 LEVEL] is set to [MIC]. You can select from [0dB], [-8dB] and [16dB] (the default setting is [0dB]).

x INPUT1 WIND

This function is effective only when [INPUT1 LEVEL] is set to [MIC].

B OFF

Select to disable wind noise reduction.

Select to enable wind noise reduction.

appears on the status check screen.

x INPUT2 LEVEL

You can switch between microphone and line for input from the INPUT2 jack.

B MIC

Select to input audio signals from an external microphone through the INPUT2

jack.

appears on the status check screen.

LINE

Select to input audio signals from an audio device through the INPUT2

appears on the status check screen.

jack.

x INPUT2 TRIM

You can adjust levels of signal input from the INPUT2 jack. This function is effective only when [INPUT2 LEVEL] is set to [MIC]. You can select from [0dB], [-8dB] and [16dB] (the default setting is [0dB]).

x INPUT2 WIND

This function is effective only when [INPUT2 LEVEL] is set to [MIC].

B OFF

Select to disable wind noise reduction.

Select to enable wind noise reduction.

appears on the status check screen.

z Tips

• The INPUT TRIM function adjusts the input level from an external microphone. When using a highly sensitive microphone or recording loud sound, set this to the minus side. When using a less sensitive microphone or recording quiet sound, set it to the plus side.

• When recording loud sound, the sound may be distorted at either the input point or the recording point. If it is distorted at the input point, adjust the sound using the INPUT TRIM function. If it is distorted at the recording point, lower the total volume level manually.

• If you set INPUT TRIM too far to the minus side, the microphone volume becomes too low, resulting in a poor signal to noise ratio.

• Test the effect of the INPUT TRIM function according to the microphone used or the sound field of the recording site before actual recording.

Using the Menu

Continued ,

Press the MENU button t select the

(AUDIO SET) by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

AUDIO CH SEL

B CH1,CH2

Select to output sound of CH1 and CH2 from respective channels.

CH1

Select to output sound of CH1 from channel 1/2.

CH2

Select to output sound of CH2 from channel 1/2.

z Tip

• When you select [CH1,CH2] and output from the stereo of your camcorder, sound is mixed sound of CH1 and CH2.

DV AUDIO MIX

You can monitor the sound recorded on the tape with audio dubbing or 4ch microphone recording during playback. You can select the channel from which the dubbed sound is outputted during playback.

B CH1,CH2

Select to output only the originally recorded sound (CH1, CH2).

MIX

Select to synthesize and output the originally recorded sound (CH1, CH2) and the sound added afterwards (CH3, CH4).

CH3,CH4

Select to output only the sound added afterwards.

(DISPLAY SET)

Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DATA CODE, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.

See page 57 for details on selecting menu items.

Press the MENU button t select the

(DISPLAY SET) by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

PEAKING

x ON/OFF

When you set to [ON], the outline of the subject on the screen is enhanced for easier focusing. (the default setting is [OFF]).

x COLOR

[WHITE], [RED], [YELLOW] are available for the outline color. (the default setting is [WHITE].)

x LEVEL

[HIGH], [MIDDLE], [LOW] are available for the outline level. (the default setting is [MIDDLE].)

b Note

• The image with enhanced outline is not recorded on the tape.

z Tip

• This makes focusing easier when used with expanded focus display (p. 33).

HISTOGRAM

When you set [HISTOGRAM] to [ON], [HISTOGRAM] (a graph to display a distribution of tones in your picture) window appears on the screen (the default setting is [OFF]). This item is useful when you adjust exposure. You can adjust EXPOSURE/ IRIS while checking [HISTOGRAM] window (p. 33). [HISTOGRAM] will not be recorded on a tape or “Memory Stick Duo.”

x ASPECT

You can select whether to display the markers at an aspect of [4:3], [13:9], [14:9] of [15:9] (the default setting is [OFF]).

x SAFETY ZONE

When you select [80%] or [90%], the marker indicating the area that can be displayed on a regular home TV screen is displayed (the default setting is [OFF]).

Pixels

BrighterDarker

Brightness

z Tips

• The left area on the graph shows the darker areas of the picture while the right area shows the brighter areas.

• If you set ZEBRA to 70 or 100, the guide is displayed (p. 35).

MARKER

When you set [ON/OFF] to [ON], you can display [CENTER], [ASPECT], [SAFETY ZONE] and [GUIDEFRAME] markers

x ON/OFF

When you select [ON], markers are displayed (the default setting is [OFF]). The markers are not recorded

x CENTER

When you set [CENTER] to [ON], the marker is displayed at the center of the screen (the default setting is [ON]).

x GUIDEFRAME

When you set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON], the marker for checking the horizontal and vertical positions of the subject is displayed

(the default setting is [OFF]).

b Notes

• Screen indicators are not output from the analog jacks when a marker is displayed.

• You can only display [14:9], [15:9] and [90%] when [ALLSCAN MODE] is set to [ON].

• When [DATE REC] is set to [ON], you cannot display markers.

z Tips

• You can display all types of markers at the same time.

• You can obtain a balanced composition by positioning the subject at the cross points of the guideframe marker.

• Markers are displayed only on the LCD panel and viewfinder (they are not output from the jacks).

EXP.FOCUS TYPE

You can set a type of the expanded focus display.

B TYPE 1

Simply enlarges images.

Using the Menu

Continued ,

Press the MENU button t select the (DISPLAY SET) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

TYPE 2

Enlarges and shows images in white and black.

ALLSCAN MODE

When you set [ALLSCAN MODE] to [ON], you can check the area surrounding the picture frame, which you cannot check on a TV screen (the default setting is [OFF]). During the simple all scan display, a black frame appears around the screen. Set to [OFF] to return to the previous screen.

CAM DATA DSP (Camera data display)

When you set [CAM DATA DSP] to [ON], the iris, shutter speed, and gain settings are constantly displayed (the default setting is [OFF]).

120

min

Iris value

Gain value

z Tips

• When set to manual, the values are displayed regardless of the camera data display settings.

• indicates auto settings.

• The items displayed by setting [CAM DATA DSP] to [ON] are different from the items that will be displayed when [DATA CODE] is set to [CAMERA DATA] (p. 73).

00:04:50:04

Shutter speed

AU.LVL DISP (Audio level display)

Since the default setting is [ON], the audio level meter is displayed.

Audio level meter

ZOOM DISPLAY

B BAR

Select to indicate the zoom position with the bar display.

NUMBER

Select to indicate the zoom position in numbers (0 through 99).

FOCUS DISP

You can select how to display the focal distance during manual focus.

B METER

Select to display the focus value in meters.

FEET

Select to display the focus value in feet.

SHUTTER DISP

You can select how to display the shutter speed.

B SECOND

Select to display the shutter speed in seconds.

DEGREE

Select to display the shutter speed in degrees, where the shutter speed equivalent to the data reading cycle from the image sensor is displayed as 360°.

– When [PROG. SCAN] is set to [OFF], 1/60

is equal to 360°.

– When [PROG. SCAN] is set to [24], 1/24 is

equal to 360°.

– When [PROG. SCAN] is set to [30], 1/30 is

equal to 360°.

b Note

• Shutter speeds displayed when [DATA CODE] is set to [CAMERA DATA] are always displayed in seconds

z Tip

• Shutter speed slower than 360°are displayed in multiples of 360°, such as 360° × 2.

LCD BRIGHT

You can adjust the LCD bright intensity using the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The brightness of recorded pictures is not affected.

z Tip

• You can also turn off the LCD backlight (p. 20).

LCD COLOR

You can adjust the LCD color intensity using the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The color of recorded pictures is not affected.

LCD BL LEVEL

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight.

B NORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT

Brightens the LCD screen.

b Notes

• When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [LCD BL LEVEL] is automatically set to [BRIGHT].

• When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is slightly reduced.

VF B.LIGHT

You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.

B NORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT

Brightens the viewfinder screen.

b Notes

• When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting.

• When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is slightly reduced.

VF COLOR

B ON

Displays images in the viewfinder in color.

OFF

Displays images in the viewfinder in black and white.

VF POWERMODE

B AUTO

When the LCD screen is closed or during reverse shooting, the finder is lit.

The LCD screen and finder are always lit.

DATA CODE

During playback, you can display the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording is displayed.

Using the Menu

Continued ,

Press the MENU button t select the (DISPLAY SET) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

B OFF

Data code is not displayed.

DATE

Displays the date and time.

CAMERA DATA

Displays camera setting data.

00:00:00:00

60min

HDV1080

AUTO

min

F1.7 1006

ASteadyShot off BExposure

is displayed when shooting with automatic adjustment of iris/gain/ shutter speed, and is displayed when shooting with manual adjustment.

CIris

is displayed in the iris value display area when you manually set the iris value to the maximum.

DGain EShutter speed FWhite balance

is displayed when you play back

images recorded using shot transition.

b Notes

• The exposure adjustment value (0EV), the shutter speed, and the iris value appear when still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played back.

• In the DATE display, the date and time are displayed in the same area. If you record a picture without setting the clock, [---- -- --] and [--:--:--] will appear.

Select to display the selected menu item at double the normal height.

REMAINING

B AUTO

Displays the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below.

• When you set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA with a cassette inserted.

• When you press N (Play) or the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button.

Always displays the remaining tape indicator.

DISP OUTPUT

B LCD PANEL

Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.

V-OUT/PANEL

Shows displays such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder.

LETTER SIZE

B NORMAL

Select to display the menu screen at normal size.

(IN/OUT REC)

Recording settings, input and output settings (VCR HDV/DV/DV REC MODE/ DV WIDE REC/ DOWN CONVERT, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.

See page 57 for details on selecting menu items.

Press the MENU button t select the

(IN/OUT REC) by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

REC FORMAT

You can select a recording format.

B HDV1080i ( )

Records in the HDV1080i specification.

DV ( )

Records in the DVCAM (DV) format. Set [DV REC MODE] when recording in

DVCAM (DV) format.

b Note

• When you output the recording picture using an i.LINK cable, set [i.LINK CONV] (p. 77) accordingly.

VCR HDV/DV

You can select the playback signal. Normally select [AUTO]. When your camcorder is connected to another device using an i.LINK cable, select the signal to input/output from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK). The selected signal is recorded or played back.

B AUTO

Switches the signals between HDV and DVCAM (DV) formats automatically when playing back a tape.

During i.LINK connection, switches the signals between HDV and DVCAM (DV) formats automatically, and inputs/outputs from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK).

HDV ( )

Plays back only the portions recorded in HDV format.

During i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs only HDV formatted signals from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK), and records/ plays back. You can also select this when connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc.

DV ()

Plays back only the portions recorded in DVCAM (DV) format.

During i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs only DVCAM (DV) formatted signals from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK), and records/plays back. You can also select this when connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc.

b Notes

• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing [VCR HDV/DV] setting. Otherwise, the connected device, such as a VCR, may not be able to recognize the video signal from your camcorder.

• When [AUTO] is selected and the signal switches between HDV and DVCAM (DV) formats, the picture and sound are interrupted temporarily.

• When [i.LINK CONV] is set to [ON], pictures are output as follows:

– at [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted to the

DVCAM (DV) format and output; a DVCAM (DV) signal is output as it is.

– at [HDV], an HDV signal is converted to the

DVCAM (DV) format and output; a DVCAM (DV) signal is not output.

– at [DV], a DVCAM (DV) signal is output as it

is; an HDV signal is not output.

DV REC MODE (DV Recording mode)

This function is effective only when [REC FORMAT] is set to [DV].

B DVCAM ( )

Records in the DVCAM format on a tape.

Using the Menu

Continued ,

Press the MENU button t select the (IN/OUT REC) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

DV SP ( )

Record in the SP (Standard Play) mode of the DV format to record for a longer time on a tape than in the DVCAM format.

b Notes

• If you record in the DV SP mode, a mosaic-like disturbance of picture may appear or sound may be interrupted when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs.

• When you mix recordings in the DVCAM mode and in the DV SP mode on one tape, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be continued properly between the scenes.

DV WIDE REC

You can select the aspect ratio for recording according to a type of your TV. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

B ON

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.

b Notes

• Set [DOWN CONVERT] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p. 77).

• When you select HDV format, the image size is fixed to 16:9. You cannot record in 4:3 size.

EXT REC CTRL

You can connect your camcorder to an HDV/DVCAM/DV compatible device (digital HD video camera recorder, digital video camera recorder, hard disc recorder, etc.) with an i.LINK cable, and record movies on your camcorder and the connected device simultaneously, or continue recording from your camcorder to the connected device. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the devices that you are connecting.

x REC CTL MODE

B OFF

Select not to record on a connected device.

SYNCHRONOUS ( )

Select to record movies, sound and time code on a connected device in synchronization with your camcorder.

RELAY ()

Select to record movies, sound and time code on a connected device when a tape on your camcorder reaches close to the end during recording.

x STBY COMMAND

B REC PAUSE

Select to be able to stop recording on a connected device and set it to REC PAUSE using the recording stop operation of your camcorder.

STOP

Select to be able to stop recording on a connected device by setting it to STOP using the recording stop operation of your camcorder.

COMPONENT

You can select the type of connection when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack.

480i

Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack.

B 1080i/480i

Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal.

B SQUEEZE

Select to output video signals to a 16:9 wide TV or compatible.

On 16:9 compatible 4:3 TVOn 16:9 wide TV

i.LINK CONV

You can convert HDV format signals to DV format signals, and output the DV format signals from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK).

B OFF

Outputs the pictures from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) in accordance with the settings in [REC FORMAT] and [VCR HDV/DV].

Pictures in HDV format are converted to DV format, and pictures in DV format are output in DV format.

b Notes

• For input signal via an i.LINK connection, see [VCR HDV/DV] (p. 75).

• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting [i.LINK CONV]. Otherwise, the connected video device may not be able to recognize the video signal from your camcorder.

DOWN CONVERT

You can set an output video signal format for playing back movies recorded in the HDV format. Use this function for the following outputs.

– COMPONENT (480i) – S VIDEO – AUDIO/VIDEO

LETTER BOX

Select to output a video signal to a TV that is not 16:9 compatible.

On standard 4:3 TV

EDGE CROP

Select to output the central portion of an image with a ratio aspect of 4:3 by cropping the sides of the image.

On standard 4:3 TV

b Notes

• When a movie recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format with [DV WIDE REC] set to [ON] is viewed on a standard 4:3 TV, the images may appear vertically compressed. In this case, set [DV WIDE REC] to [OFF] before recording.

• The i.LINK output becomes a [SQUEEZE] output

Using the Menu

(TC/UB SET) menu

(TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.

See page 57 for details on selecting menu items.

Press the MENU button t select the (TC/UB SET) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

TC PRESET

x PRESET

You can preset the time code.

1 Select [TC PRESET] by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

2 Select [PRESET] by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

3 Select the first 2 digits by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. You can set the time code between 00:00:00:00 and 23:59:59:29.

4 Set other digits by repeating step 3. 5 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial, then press the dial.

x RESET

You can reset the time code (00:00:00:00). Select [RESET] in step 1 of the [PRESET].

UB PRESET

x PRESET

You can preset the user bit.

1 Select [UB PRESET] by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

2 Select [PRESET] by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

3 Select the first 2 digits by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

4 Set other digits by repeating step 3. 5 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial, then press the dial.

x RESET

You can reset the time code (00:00:00:00). Select [RESET] in step 1 of the [PRESET].

TC FORMAT

You can select the frame mode.

B AUTO

Select to set the frame mode automatically in accordance with the inserted cassette.

Select to set the frame mode to the drop frame mode.

NDF

Select to set the frame mode to the nondrop frame mode.

What is drop frame? Although 30 frames are considered as 1 second in time code processing, the actual frame frequency of an NTSC image signal is 29.97 frames/sec. As a result, the time code gradually lags behind real time as the recording gets longer. The drop frame function adjusts the time code to real time. In the drop frame process, the first 2 frames of each second are not recorded except in every tenth minute. Recording without the drop frame process is called non-drop frame recording.

TC RUN

You can select how the time code advances.

B REC RUN

Time code value advances only while recording. Select this when making the time code continuous at backspace editing.

FREE RUN

Time code value advances freely regardless of the camcorder’s current operation mode. Select this when adjusting the discrepancy between time code value and real time.

TC MAKE

B REGENERATE

Select to make the time code continuous at backspace editing. Regardless of the [TC RUN] setting, the running mode is automatically set to [REC RUN].

PRESET

Select when you do not want to make the time code continuous at backspace editing.

TC LINK

You can synchronize the time codes of multiple HVR-V1E/V1Ps. This function is useful for editing movies recorded by multiple camcorders.

1 Decide which camcorder will generate a

time code (main camcorder) and which camcorder will receive that time code (sub camcorder). Make sure a tape is loaded in the main camcorder.

2 Set the POWER switches of the main and

sub camcorders to CAMERA.

3 Connect the main camcorder to the sub

camcorder with an i.LINK cable.

4 Set the menu items of the main and sub

camcorders as follows:

• Set [TC RUN] to [FREE RUN]

• Set [TC MAKE] to [PRESET]

• Set the same [TC FORMAT] on both the main and sub camcorders (p. 78).

Set the sub camcorders as follows:

5 Select [TC/UB SET] t [TC LINK] with

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

6 A message “Synchronize TC with

connected device?” is displayed. Select [YES] to synchronize the time code of the sub camcorder to the time code of the main camcorder.

Remove the i.LINK cable when synchronization is completed.

You can record movies with the synchronized time codes.

b Notes

• If you want to execute [TC LINK] for more than three camcorders, repeat the steps for multiple sub camcorders with one main camcorder.

• Some frame shifting may occur over time after time code synchronization.

• Some frame shifting may occur if you turn the power off and back on. After turning the power off and back on, you are recommended to set [TC LINK] again.

TC/UB DISP

You can select the time code or the user bit to be displayed on the screen.

B TC

Select to display the time code (00:00:00:00).

U-BIT

Select to display the user bit (00 00 00 00).

UB TIME REC

B OFF

Select when you do not want to set the user bits to the real time clock.

Select to set the user bits to the real time clock.

Using the Menu

(MEMORY SET)

Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (QUALITY/ALL ERASE, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.

See page 57 for details on selecting menu items.

Press the MENU button t select the

(MEMORY SET) by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

QUALITY

B FINE ( )

Records still images at the fine image quality level.

STANDARD ( )

Records still images at the standard image quality level.

Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” (MB) and the number of recordable pictures

1.2M

0.9M 1080 × 810

VGA 640 × 480

1440

810

16MB 25 34 96 115

32MB 51 69 190 240

64MB 100 135 390 490

128MB 205 280 780 980

256MB 370 500 1400 1750

512MB 760 1000 2850 3600

1GB 1550 2100 5900 7300

1.2M

60 80 240 240

120 160 485 485

240 325 980 980

490 650 1970 1970

890 1150 3550 3550

1800 2400 7200 7200

3650 4900 14500 14500

0.2M 640 × 360

1.2M

0.9M

VGA 640 × 480

0.2M 640 × 360

1080 ×

1440

810

2GB 3150 4300 12000 15000

4GB 6300 8500 23500 29500

Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality. Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image quality.

* Recording: Image size fixed to [ 1.2M] in

HDV or DVCAM (DV) format (16:9) and [0.9M] in DVCAM (DV) format (4:3). Playback: Image size is fixed to [ 1.2M] in HDV format, [ 0.2M] in DVCAM (DV) format (16:9) and [VGA (0.3M)] in DVCAM (DV) format (4:3).

b Note

• The specifications are for the “Memory Stick

Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording environment.

1.2M

7500 10000 30000 30000

14500 19500 59000 59000

Approximate data size of a picture (kB)

1.2M 0.9M VGA 0.2M

600 450 150 130

260 190 60 60

Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.

Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image quality

ALL ERASE

You can delete all the pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” without image protection, or in the selected folder.

1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT

FOLDER]. [ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on

the “Memory Stick Duo.” [CURRNT FOLDER]: Deletes all the

images in the selected folder.

2 Select [YES] t [YES] by using the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

[ Erasing all data...] is displayed. [Completed] is displayed when all unprotected images are deleted.

b Notes

• Release the write protect tab on the “Memory Stick Duo” beforehand when using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab (p. 118).

• The folder will not be deleted even when you delete all the pictures in the folder.

• Do not do any of the following while [ Erasing all data...] is displayed:

– Operate the POWER switch/operation

buttons.

– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”

FORMAT

You do not need to format the “Memory Stick Duo” since it is already formatted at the factory. If you want to format the “Memory Stick Duo,” select

t[YES].

[YES]

b Notes

• Do not do any of the following while [ Formatting…] is displayed:

– Operate the POWER switch/operation

buttons.

– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”

• Formatting erases everything on the “Memory Stick Duo” including protected image data and newly created folders.

FILE NO.

B SERIES

Assigns file numbers in sequence even if the “Memory Stick Duo” is replaced with another one. The file number is reset when a new folder is created or the recording folder is replaced with another.

RESET

Resets the file number to 0001 each time the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed.

NEW FOLDER

When you select [YES], you can create a new folder (102MSDCF to 999MSDCF) on a “Memory Stick Duo.” When a folder is full (a maximum of 9,999 images are stored), a new folder is automatically created.

b Notes

• You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 81), or delete them using your computer.

• The number of recordable pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” may decrease as the number of folders increases.

REC FOLDER (Recording folder)

You can select the folder to be used for recording by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

z Tips

• As the default setting, pictures are saved in the 101MSDCF folder.

• Once you record a picture in a folder, the same folder will be set as the default folder for playback.

PB FOLDER (Playback folder)

You can select the playback folder by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

Using the Menu

(OTHERS) menu

Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (USB SELECT/QUICK REC/ BEEP, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.

See page 57 for details on selecting menu items.

Press the MENU button t select the

(OTHERS) by turning the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

CAMERA PROF. (Camera profile)

You can save up to 20 camera setting profiles on a “Memory Stick Duo” and 2 in your camcorder. Using these saved profiles let you quickly obtain suitable camera settings later. When using multiple camcorders of this model, you can save the setting on a “Memory Stick Duo” and load them into the other camcorders.

z Tip

• The items that can be saved in the camera profile are set values of the menu, the picture profiles, and the buttons. You can save these set values all in the camera profile.

x To save camera profile settings

1 Select [SAVE] by the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

2 Using the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,

select [MEMORY STICK] to save the settings on the “Memory Stick Duo” or [CAMERA] to save the settings in your camcorder.

3 Select [

4 Select [YES] in the check screen by

NEW FILE] or an existing

profile name by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The camera profile settings are saved.

z Tips

• If you select [NEW FILE] in [MEMORY STICK], the profile name is [MS01] (when saving the camera profile for the first time).

• If you select [NEW FILE] in [CAMERA], the profile name is [CAM1] or [CAM2].

• If you select an existing camera profile as a destination, the camera profile is overwritten.

• A camera profile saved on “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be viewed or edited on a computer.

• You can copy a camera profile by loading the camera profile stored in your camcorder and saving it onto a “Memory Stick Duo.”

x To change profile name

You can change the camera profile name.

1 Select [PROFILE NAME] by the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

2 Select the camera profile that you want

to change the name by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. [PROFILE NAME] screen appears.

3 Change the profile name by turning the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

z Tip

• The method of inputting the name is the same as the method of setting the name of the picture profile (p. 41).

4 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial, then press the dial. Profile name is changed.

x To load camera profile settings

You can load the camera profile settings and use your camcorder with the settings.

1 Select [LOAD] by the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

2 Select the camera profile, from which

you want to load the settings, by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

3 Select [YES] in the check screen.

Your camcorder is restarted and the selected camera profile becomes effective.

b Note

• You cannot load camera profile settings that have been saved by a different model of camcorder or edited on a computer.

x To delete camera profile settings

1 Select [DELETE] by the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

2 Select the camera profile you want to

delete by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

3 Select [YES] in the check screen.

ASSIGN BTN

See page 43.

PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS

You can select a function to assign to the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button (p. 33).

B PHOTO

Records a still image (p. 28).

EXP.FOCUS

The PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button acts the same function as the EXPANDED FOCUS button (p. 33).

b Note

• If [EXP.FOCUS] is selected, you cannot record still images with the main unit button. Please use the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander.

CLOCK SET

See page 22.

WORLD TIME

When you use your camcorder abroad, you can adjust the clock to the local time by setting the time difference with the

PUSH EXEC

dial.

SEL/

When you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the original setting.

LANGUAGE

You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.

z Tip

• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) in case that you cannot fine your native tongue among the options.

USB SELECT

You can connect the camcorder to a personal computer with a USB cable and view pictures on the “Memory Stick Duo” on the computer (p. 95). You can also connect the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible printer (p. 93) using this function.

B Memory Stick

Select to view pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the computer or to export them to the computer.

PictBridge PRINT

Select to connect your camcorder to a PictBridge compatible printer to print out directly (p. 93).

PB ZOOM (Playback zoom)

When you set [PB ZOOM] to [ON], you can enlarge movie images about 1.1 to 5 times (still images about 1.5 to 5 times, the default setting is [OFF]). You can adjust the magnification with the zoom lever. To end the zoom, press the W side of the zoom lever.

z Tip

• To move the zoom horizontally, press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then turn the dial. To move the zoom vertically, press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial one more time, then turn the dial.

QUICK REC

You can slightly reduce the recording start point time when resuming recording by turning the POWER switch from OFF (CHG) to CAMERA.

Using the Menu

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Press the MENU button t select the (OTHERS) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

B OFF

It takes some time to restart recording from the state that the drum has stopped rotating, but the transition from the last recorded scene is smooth.

ON ( )

The time shortens slightly until recording restarts from the state that the drum has stopped rotating, but the transition from the last recorded scene may not be smooth.

Select this when you do not want to miss a recording chance.

z Tips

• If [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], the interval between scenes freezes for a moment (editing on your computer is recommended).

• When the camcorder is left in standby for more than about 3 minutes, your camcorder exits from standby (the drum stops rotating) to prevent tape wear and battery loss. Since the power does not turn off, you can restart recording by pressing the REC START/STOP button again.

DATE REC

B OFF

Select not to superimpose the date and time on the pictures.

Select to superimpose the date and time on the pictures.

z Tips

• When [DV WIDE REC] is set to [OFF], the date and time are displayed outside the 4:3 area but properly recorded on images.

• When you record in the HDV format, the date and time are displayed at different positions during recording and playback.

REC LAMP (Recording lamp)

The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording when you set this to [OFF] (the default setting is [ON]).

REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)

The default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 136).

z Tip

• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit.

HOURS METER

You can display the cumulative operation time of your camcorder with the total hours of operation, drum rotation, tape running, or the total number of tape unthreading operations.

OPERATION

Select to display the total hours of operation in 10-hour increments.

DRUM RUN

Select to display the total hours of drum rotation in 10-hour increments.

TAPE RUN

Select to display the total hours of tape running in 10-hour increments.

THREADING

Select to display the total number of tape unthreading operation in 10-operation increments.

BEEP

B ON

Activates a melody when you start/stop recording.

OFF

Cancels the melody.

Dubbing/Editing

Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc.

Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

Connecting to external devices

The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR, DVD/HDD device and the connectors used.

: Signal flow

Camcorder Cable External device

HDV1080i compatible device

• i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required on the external device.

i.LINK cable (optional)

t HD quality*

i.LINK cable (optional)

A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

Pictures recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format are dubbed in the SD (standard definition) quality,

regardless of the connection.

When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the device, and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio jack on the device.

b Note

• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.

(Red) (White) (Yellow)

AV device with i.LINK jack t SD quality*

AV device with S VIDEO jack t SD quality*

AV device with audio/video

jacks* t SD quality*

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Dubbing/Editing

Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. (Continued)

Jacks on your camcorder

Open the jack cover and connect the cable.

Using an i.LINK cable (optional)

The dubbed format (HDV/DV) differs depending on the recording format or the format supported by the VCR/DVD device. See the table below for selecting the appropriate settings, and perform necessary menu setting.

b Note

• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing these menu settings, otherwise the VCR/DVD device may not correctly identify the video signal.

z Tip

• This camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be connected.

Format supported by the

(DV)

VCR/DVD device

HDV

format*

DVCAM

(DV)

DVCAM

(DV)

DVCAM

(DV)

–*

DVCAM

(DV)

Camcorder

Copy format

Copy HDV recording as HDV

Convert HDV recording to DVCAM (DV)

Copy DVCAM (DV) recording as DVCAM

recording format

HDV HDV –*

HDV

DVCAM

(DV)

When tape is recorded in both HDV and DVCAM (DV) format

Convert both HDV and DVCAM (DV) format to

HDV/

DVCAM

DVCAM (DV)

Copy only portions recorded in HDV format

Copy only portions recorded in DVCAM (DV) format

*1Recording device compliant with the HDV1080i specification.

The tape advances, but no video or sound is recorded (blank).

Picture is not recognized (no recording is made).

HDV HDV –*

DVCAM

HDV –*

DVCAM

(DV)

format

DVCAM

(DV)

DVCAM

(DV)

DVCAM

(DV)

–*

DVCAM

(DV)

Menu setting

[VCR HDV/DV] (p. 75)

[i.LINK CONV] (p. 77)

[AUTO]

[AUTO] [ON]

[HDV] [OFF]

[DV] [OFF]

[OFF]

[ON]

[OFF]

b Notes

• When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], and the signal switches between HDV and DVCAM (DV) formats, the picture and sound are interrupted temporarily.

• When the recorder is HVR-V1U/V1N, set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] (p. 75).

• When the player and the recorder are both HDV1080i compatible devices such as HVR-V1U/V1N and connected with the i.LINK cable, after pausing or stopping and then resuming the recording, the images will be a bit choppy or rough at that point.

• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) when connecting with an A/V connecting cable (p. 74).

Dubbing/Editing

When connecting with the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)

Connect with S VIDEO jack instead of the video plug (yellow). This connection produces pictures more faithfully. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM (DV) format pictures. The audio will not be output when you connect with the S VIDEO cable alone.

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Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. (Continued)

Dubbing to another device

1 Prepare your camcorder for

playback.

Insert the recorded cassette. Slide the POWER switch to VCR.

Set [DOWN CONVERT] according to the playback device (TV, etc.) (p. 77).

2 Prepare your VCR/DVD device for

recording.

When dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for recording. When dubbing to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording.

If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the appropriate input (such as video input1 and video input2).

3 Connect your VCR/DVD device to

your camcorder as a recording device.

See page 85 for connection details.

4 Start playback on the camcorder,

and recording on the VCR/DVD device.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording device for details.

b Notes

• The following cannot be output via the HDV/ DV interface (i.LINK):

– Indicators – Titles that are recorded on other camcorder

• Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not output from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) jack during playback pause or in any playback mode other than normal playback.

• Note the following when connecting with an i.LINK cable:

– The recorded picture becomes rough when a

picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR/DVD device.

– Data codes (date/time/camera settings data)

may not be displayed or recorded depending on the device or application.

– You cannot record the picture and sound

separately.

• When dubbing to a DVD recorder from your camcorder in DVCAM (DV) format through an i.LINK cable, you may not operate your camcorder on your DVD recorder even its instruction manual says you can. If you can set the input mode to DV on your DVD recorder and can input/output pictures, foll ow the steps in “Dubbing to another device.”

z Tips

• To record the date/time and camera settings data when connected by the A/V connecting cable, display them on the screen.

• When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures.

• When an i.LINK cable is connected, the format of the output signal ( or

) will be indicated on the LCD screen of

your camcorder.

5 When dubbing is complete, stop

your camcorder and the VCR/DVD device.

Recording pictures from a VCR

You can record pictures from a VCR on a tape. You can record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo.” You can record pictures in the HDV format by connecting an HDV1080i specification compatible device. Be sure to insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder beforehand. You can connect your camcorder to a VCR device using an i.LINK cable. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

b Notes

• You need an i.LINK cable for this operation.

• You cannot perform this operation with the A/V connecting cable.

• Your camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be attached.

HDV1080i compatible device

t HD quality t SD quality

To i.LINK connector

: Signal flow

* An i.LINK jack which is compatible with

HDV1080i specification is required.

AV device with i.LINK jack

i.LINK cable (optional)

To HDV/DV interface (i.LINK)

Dubbing/Editing

Recording movies

1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.

2 Set the input signal of your

camcorder.

Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] when recording from an HDV format compatible device.

Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] or [AUTO] when recording from a DVCAM (DV) format compatible device (p. 75).

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Recording pictures from a VCR (Continued)

b Notes

3 Connect your VCR as a player to

your camcorder.

When an i.LINK cable is connected, the format of the input signal (

or ) will be indicated on the LCD screen of your camcorder (This indicator may appear on the screen of the playback device, however, it will not be recorded).

4 Insert a cassette into the VCR.

5 Set your camcorder to recording

pause.

While pressing X (PAUSE), press both z REC (record) buttons

simultaneously.

• You cannot record TV programs from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK).

• User bits are not recorded when dubbing from a DVCAM (DV) device via an i.LINK cable.

• You can record pictures from DV devices only in the DVCAM (DV) format.

• Note the following when connecting with an i.LINK cable:

– The recorded picture becomes rough when a

– You cannot record the picture and sound

– If you pause or stop the recording and restart

z Tip

• When a 4:3 video signal is input, it appears with black bands on the right and left sides on the screen of your camcorder.

Recording still images

Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder beforehand, and set [PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS] to [PHOTO] (the default setting) (p. 83).

picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR.

separately.

it, the picture may not be recorded smoothly.

6 Start playing the cassette on your

VCR.

The picture played on the VCR appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.

7 Press X (PAUSE) again at the

point you want to start recording.

8 Press x (STOP) to stop

recording.

1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in

“Recording movies.”

2 Start playing the cassette.

The pictures on the VCR appear on the screen of your camcorder.

3 Press the PHOTO/EXPANDED

FOCUS button at the scene you want to record.

b Note

• Movies will be fixed to image size [ 1.2M] when playing back in the HDV format. Movies will be fixed to image size [ 0.2M] (16:9) or [VGA (0.3M)] (4:3) when playing back in the DVCAM (DV) format.

Copying movies from tape to “Memory Stick Duo” as still images

You can record still images on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Be sure to insert a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick Duo” in your camcorder, and set [PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS] to [PHOTO] (the default setting) (p. 83) beforehand.

1 Set the POWER switch to the

VCR.

2 Search and record the scene you

want to record.

Press N (play) to play back the tape, then press the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button at the scene you want to record.

b Notes

• The date and time at which the picture was recorded on the tape and the date and time at which the picture was stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” are recorded. On your camcorder, the date and time at which the picture was recorded on the tape are displayed. Camera setting data recorded on the tape cannot be stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”

• Movies will be fixed to image size [ 1.2M] when playing back in the HDV format. Movies will be fixed to image size [ 0.2M] (16:9) or [VGA (0.3M)] (4:3) when playing back in the DVCAM (DV) format.

• You cannot record still images while using [PB ZOOM] (p. 83).

Dubbing/Editing

Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”

1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.

2 Playback a picture you want to

delete (p. 30).

3 Press the MEMORY/DELETE

button.

MEMORY/ DELETE

[Delete this image?] will be displayed.

4 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

The picture is deleted.

b Note

• The pictures cannot be restored once they are deleted.

z Tips

• To delete images from the index screen, use the

VOLUME/MEMORY button to move the B mark to the images you want to and perform steps 3 and 4.

• To delete all pictures at once, select [ ALL ERASE] (p. 80).

b Note

• Pictures cannot be deleted when a “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab is set to the write-protect position (p. 118), or when the selected picture is protected (p. 103).

Printing recorded images

compliant printer)

You can print out pictures using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer.

(PictBridge

Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder to obtain power from the wall outlet. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”, containing still images into your camcorder and turn on the printer.

Connecting your camcorder to the printer

1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.

2 Press the MENU button, and

select (OTHERS) menu t [USB SELECT] t [PictBridge PRINT] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

3 Connect the USB cable to the

(USB) jacks of your camcorder and the printer.

USB cable (supplied)

One of the images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed.

Printing

1 Select the image you want to print

with the VOLUME/MEMORY button.

Dubbing/Editing

2 Set the number of copies you

want to print if necessary.

If you do not want to set the number, go to step 3 (the number will be automatically set to 1).

1 Select [SET] t [COPIES] with the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

2 Select the number by turning the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

3 Select [ RETURN] by turning the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

The PictBridge selection screen appears again.

z Tip

• You can set the number up to 20.

3 To print the date/time on the

image, set as follows.

If you do not want to print the date/time, go to step 4.

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Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued)

1 Select [SET] t [DATE/TIME] t

[DATE] or [DAY & TIME] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

2 Select [ RETURN] by turning the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

The PictBridge selection screen appears again.

4 Select [EXEC] t [YES] with the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

When printing is finished, [Printing...] disappears and the image selection screen appears again.

Press the MENU button when printing is completed.

b Notes

• We do not guarantee proper operation when a PictBridge incompatible device is connected.

• Refer also to the operating instructions for the printer to be used.

• Do not attempt the following operations when the printer is connected ( is on the screen). The operations may not be performed properly.

– Operate the POWER switch. – Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. – Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from your

camcorder.

• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on again and restart the operation from the beginning.

• Depending on your printer, the top, bottom or side edges may be cut. Particularly when printing a wide (16:9) image, the sides may be cut significantly.

• Some printer models may not support the date/ time printing function. Refer to your printer’s operating instructions for details.

• We cannot guarantee the printing of images recorded with a device other than your camcorder.

z Tip

• PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can print s till images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model or manufacturer.

Using a Computer

Connecting to a computer

Copying still images to a computer

When connecting your camcorder to a computer, the following operations are available:

Copying the still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” to the computer

t p. 95

Copying the movie on a tape in the HDV format to the computer

t p. 98

Copying the movie on a tape in the DVCAM (DV) format to the computer

t p. 98

About connection

There are 2 ways to connect your camcorder to a computer:

– USB cable

To copy still images on a “Memory Stick Duo”

– i.LINK cable

To copy movies on a tape

Notes on connecting to a computer

• When you are using a USB cable or an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure to connect the connector in the correct direction. If you insert the connector forcibly, it may be damaged, and cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

• You cannot do the following: – Copying pictures on a tape to a computer with

a USB cable.

– Copying pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo”

to a computer with an i.LINK cable.

• Remove the USB cable according to the correct procedure when disconnecting it from the computer (p. 97).

System requirements

For Windows users

• OS: Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded.

• CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster

• Others: USB port (provided as standard).

For Macintosh users

• OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2/ v10.3/v10.4)

• Others: USB port (provided as standard).

Step:1 Using the USB cable

• You can do this operation with the standard driver on your computer. You do not need to install any software.

• If your computer has a Memory Stick slot, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” on which pictures are recorded into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor (optional), then insert it into the Memory Stick slot on your computer to copy still images to the computer.

• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and your computer is not compatible with it, connect your camcorder with the USB cable instead of using the Memory Stick slot on the computer.

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Copying still images to a computer (Continued)

4 Set the POWER switch to VCR.

5 Press the MENU button.

To USB jack

The menu index screen is displayed.

USB cable (supplied)

To USB jack

• Do not connect your camcorder to the computer at this point.

• The computer may not recognize the camcorder if you connect them with the USB cable before turning on your camcorder.

• See page 98 for the recommended connection.

1 Turn on the computer.

Close down all applications running on the computer.

For Windows 2000/Windows XP

Log on as an Administrator.

2 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into

your camcorder.

3 Prepare the power source for

your camcorder.

Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC power (p. 16).

6 Select (OTHERS) t [USB

SELECT] t [ Memory Stick] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 83).

7 Connect the USB cable to the

(USB) jacks on your camcorder and your computer.

It may take a while until your computer recognizes your camcorder for the first time.

Step:2 Copying the pictures

Disconnecting the USB cable

For Windows users

Double-click the [Removable Disk] icon displayed in [My Computer]. Then, drag and drop a picture in the folder onto the hard disk drive of your computer.

A Folder containing image files recorded

by other camcorders without the folder creation function (for playback only).

B Folder containing image files recorded

by your camcorder when no new folders have been created, only [101MSDCF] is displayed.

C Folder containing movie data recorded

by other camcorders without the folder creation function (for playback only)

Folder File Meaning

101MSDCF (up to 999MSDCF)

DSC0ss ss.JPG

Still image file

ssss are numbers between 0001 and

9999.

For Macintosh users

Double-click the drive icon, then drag and drop the desired picture file onto the hard disk of your computer.

For Windows users

If [USB CONNECTING] appears on the LCD screen, follow the procedure below to disconnect the USB cable.

1 Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon

on the task tray.

Click this icon.

Task tray

2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage

Device-Drive].

Click here.

3 Click [OK]. 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the

camcorder and computer.

If [USB CONNECTING] does not appear on the LCD screen, do only step 4.

b Note

• Remove the USB cable according to the correct procedure, otherwise files in the “Memory Stick Duo” may not be updated correctly. Also, this may cause a malfunction of the “Memory Stick Duo.”

For Macintosh users

1 Close down all applications running on the

computer.

2 Drag and drop the drive icon on the

desktop onto the [Trash] icon.

3 Disconnect the USB cable from the

camcorder and computer.

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Copying still images to a computer (Continued)

b Notes

• If you are using Mac OS X, turn off the computer before disconnecting the USB cable and ejecting the “Memory Stick Duo.”

• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the access lamp is lit.

• Make sure to disconnect the USB cable before turning off your camcorder.

Recommended connection

Observe the following points when connecting to ensure the camcorder operates correctly.

• Connect the camcorder to a computer via the USB cable. Make sure no other USB devices are connected to the computer.

• If your computer has a USB keyboard and a USB mouse as standard equipment, leave them connected and connect the camcorder to an available USB jack with the USB cable.

• Operation is not guaranteed if you connect two or more USB devices to the computer.

• Operation is not guaranteed if you connect the USB cable to the USB jack on a keyboard or USB hub.

• Make sure to connect the cable to the USB jack on the computer.

• Operation is not guaranteed even for the recommended environments.

Copying movies on a tape to a computer

Connect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable. The computer needs to have an i.LINK connector and be installed with editing software that can copy video signals. The software required depends on the format of the recorded pictures and the format for copying to the computer (HDV or DVCAM (DV)) as shown in the table below.

Recorded format

DVCAM

b Notes

• You cannot copy movies using a USB cable.

• Refer to the operating instructions of the software for the details on image copying.

• Refer to the operating instructions of the editing software for the recommended connection.

• Some editing software on the computer may not work correctly.

• You cannot change format DVCAM (DV) to HDV.

The required menu settings vary depending on the recorded images and the format (HDV or DVCAM (DV)) to be copied to the computer.

Recorded format

Format for copying to the computer

HDV HDV

HDV

(DV)

HDV HDV

DVCAM

(DV)

DVCAM

(DV)

Format for copying to the computer

Required software

Editing software capable of copying HDV signal

Editing software capable of copying DVCAM (DV) signal

Menu setting*

[VCR HDV/DV] t [HDV] [i.LINK CONV] t [OFF]

Recorded format

Format for copying to the computer

Menu setting*

[VCR HDV/DV]

HDV

DVCAM

(DV)

t [HDV] [i.LINK CONV] t [ON]

[VCR HDV/DV]

DVCAM

(DV)

DVCAM

(DV)

t [DV] [i.LINK CONV] t [OFF]

* See page 57 for menu settings.

z Tips

• To copy HDV format images as they are without changing their format, an HDV compatible environment is required. For details, refer to your software instruction manual or contact the software manufacturer.

• To play movies by a regular DVD player, you need to create DVD video in the SD format. the DVD video is not in the HDV format.

Step:1 Connect an i.LINK cable

HDV/DV interface

(i.LINK)

i.LINK cable (optional)

Notes on connecting to the computer

• Connect the i.LINK cable to the computer first, then to your camcorder. Connecting in the opposite order may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a malfunction of your camcorder.

• The computer may freeze or may not recognize the signal from your camcorder in the following situations.

– Connecting your camcorder to a computer

that does not support the video signal formats appearing on the LCD screen of your camcorder display (HDV or DVCAM (DV)).

– Changing [VCR HDV/DV] (p. 75) and

[i.LINK CONV] (p. 77) settings while connected with an i.LINK cable.

– Changing [REC FORMAT] setting while

connected with an i.LINK cable with the POWER switch set to CAMERA (p. 75).

– Changing the POWER switch position while

connected with an i.LINK cable.

• The format (HDV or DVCAM (DV)) of input/ output signal appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder while connected with an i.LINK cable.

Step:2 Copying the movies

Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC power (p. 16).

1 Prepare editing software (not provided). 2 Turn on your computer. 3 Insert a tape into your camcorder and set

the POWER switch to VCR.

4 Set the menu of your camcorder.

The menu settings vary depending on the copying image.

5 Copy images to the computer with your

software.

b Notes

• If images are copied in HDV format but not recognized, your editing software may not support HDV format. Convert the images to DVCAM (DV) format according to step 4 and copy again.

• A tape recorded in DVCAM (DV) format cannot be copied to a computer in HDV format.

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Copying movies on a tape to a computer (Continued)

z Tip

• When images recorded in HDV format are copied to a computer, the file size is about 2GB (almost the same as a DV file) for a 10-minute movie if the video compression format is MPEG2.

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. 75, 77).

b Note

• To copy an HDV format movie edited on a computer back onto a tape in HDV format is possible so long as your editing software supports copying HDV movies onto tape. For details, contact the software manufacturer.

When copying the movie in the DVCAM (DV) format from the computer to your camcorder

Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] (p. 75).

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Sony HVR-V1N Operating Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read this first

Using the CD-ROM Manual

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Step 3: Charging the battery pack

Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder

Step 6: Setting the date and time

Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”

Recording/Playback

Recording

Playback

Adjusting the zoom

Adjusting the focus manually

Adjusting the EXPOSURE/IRIS

Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)

Adjusting the volume

Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons

Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity)

Recording an index signal

Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)

Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (End search)

Playing back the most recently recorded movies (Last scene review)

Using the Shot transition

Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder

Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check)

Changing the screen

Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info)

Locating a scene on a tape

Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)

Searching for a recording start point (Index search)

Playing the picture on a TV

Using the Menu

Using the menu items

Menu items

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/IRIS/ STEADYSHOT/BACK LIGHT, etc.)

(AUDIO SET) menu

Settings for the audio recording (DV AU. MODE/XLR SET, etc.)

Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DATA CODE, etc.)

Recording settings, input and output settings (VCR HDV/DV/DV REC MODE/ DV WIDE REC/ DOWN CONVERT, etc.)

(TC/UB SET) menu

(TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.)

Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (QUALITY/ALL ERASE, etc.)

(OTHERS) menu

Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (USB SELECT/QUICK REC/ BEEP, etc.)

Dubbing/Editing

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”

Using a Computer

Connecting to a computer

Copying still images to a computer

Copying movies on a tape to a computer