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Operating
Instructions
Read this first
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
HDR-FX1E
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE Read this first ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies Before operating the unit, please read this may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder. manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or mois
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The LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens The LCD screen and the viewfinder are Notes on use manufactured using extremely high-precision Your camcorder is capable of recording in both technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are HDV and DV formats. You can use only mini DV operational for effective use. cassettes in your camcorder. 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 The HDV
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Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Using the camcorder To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in the following illustration. Viewfinder You can change the language to be used for screen display on your camcorder (p. 18). LCD panel Battery pack Microphone Jack holder 4
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Table of Contents Read this first ............................................................................................. 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items.............................................................. 10 Step 2: Charging the battery pack............................................................ 11 Using an outside power source ......
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Adjusting the focus................................................................................... 32 Adjusting the focus manually .....................................................................................32 Enhancing the outline to focus – PEAKING ..............................................................33 Customizing the picture quality or sound ................................................. 34 Customizing the picture quality – PICTURE PROFILE ...........................
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Advanced operations Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .................................83 Using the Menu Warning indicators and messages .....88 Selecting menu items .........................51 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu Additional Information – STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc. ...............................................52 Using your camcorder abroad ............90 Using the (AUDIO SET) menu HDV format and recording/playback ..91 – AUDIO MIX, etc. ........................56 About the “InfoLI
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Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 11. Press the battery pack and slide it down. Battery Pack 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with cPress on the EJECT lever in its window-side facing cassette the direction of the out, then push the center compartment. Close the cassette lid after arrow to open the lid. of the back of the the cassette compartment The cassette c
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Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 16. The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the default setting. To record in the DV format, see page 60. a Open the hood shutter. b Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. c While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to CAMERA. d Press REC START/STOP. Recording starts. To change to standby mode, pres
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Getting started Wireless Remote Commander (1) Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied A/V connecting cable (1) with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) Component video cable (1) Shoe adaptor (1) Mains lead (1) To attach it to your camcorder, see page 104. Lens hood (1) This is attached to your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) To insert the batteries i
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Getting started 1 Press the battery pack and slide it Step 2: Charging the down. 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. 92). Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Use a nearby wall socket when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the w
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To check the remaining battery – Battery 5 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Info The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. After charging the battery You can check the battery’s current charge level The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the and its current remaining recording time both battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC during charging or when the power is turned off. Adaptor from the DC IN jack. The remaining recording time in the selected recording format appears.
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Getting started The top figures show an approximate number of Charging time minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set Approximate number of minutes required when to ON. you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack The middle figures show an approximate number of at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set recommended.) to OFF. The bottom figures show an approximate number of Battery pack minutes when recording with the viewfinder. “T
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The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be correctly Step 3: Turning the displayed in following conditions. – The battery pack is not attached correctly. power on – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) You need to set the POWER switch to the respective power mode to record or play back pictures. Using an outside power source When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK
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Getting started z Tip If you rotate the LCD panel until it faces down, you Step 4: Adjusting the can close and restore the LCD panel to the original position with the LCD screen facing out. LCD panel and If you are using the battery pack for power source, you can select the brightness by setting [LCD BL LEVEL] on the [LCD/VF SET] menu (p. 58). viewfinder When you use your camcorder in bright conditions using the battery pack, set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF ( appears). This p
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When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see Step 5: Setting the If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the date and time supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it a little and Set the date and time when using this align it with the groove of the viewfinder, then camcorder for the first time. If you do not set slide it up to the end. You can attach the large the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen eyecup facing
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Getting started 3 Press MENU. Step 6: Inserting a CAMERA SET WB PRESET cassette tape AE RESPONSE GA I N SETUP SHOT TRANS STEADYSHOT STDYSHOT TYP You can use mini DV cassettes only. HANDLE ZOOM For details on these cassettes (such as write- [ ] MENU : END protection), see page 91. b Note 4 Select the (OTHERS) menu by Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. then press the dial. 1 Slide the OPEN
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2 Insert a cassette with its window-side Step 7: Setting the facing out. screen language Push the center of the back Window-side of the cassette lightly. You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. 3 Press on the cassette compartment. POWER switch The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. 3 Press MENU. 4 Close the lid. 4 Select the (OTHERS) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
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Getting started 5 Select [LANGUAGE] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 0:00:00 LANGUAGE DEUTSCH E HN I KA ENGL I SH ENG[SIMP ] ESPAÑOL FRANÇA I S I TAL I ANO [MENU ]: END 6 Select the desired language by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU to hide the menu screen. z Tip Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Getting started 19
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Recording 3 While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Recording movies The HDV format lamp lights up and your camcorder is set to recording standby (the You can record movies in either the HDV or default setting). It takes some time for your camcorder to be the DV format. set to recording standby. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 10 - p. 18). Movies will be recorded along with stereo sound. Camera recording lamp Format lamps 4 Select the
