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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 13
Recording/
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Operating Guide
Using the Menu 59
Dubbing/Editing 81
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Read this first using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 Before operating the unit, please read this feet). manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes WARNING data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the To reduce fire or shock hazard, do communication cable (i.LINK, etc.) again. not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Notice for the customers in the Excess
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– (“Memory Stick Duo”) Disposal of waste – (“Memory Stick batteries (applicable in PRO Duo”) the European Union and – (“Memory Stick other European countries PRO-HG Duo”) with separate collection “Memory Stick Duo” systems) (This size can be used with your camcorder.) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
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Read this first (Continued) results of the manufacturing process and Using the camcorder do not affect the recording in any way. � Do not hold the camcorder by the following part. Lens hood Viewfinder with lens cover Black point White, red, blue or green points About temperature of your camcorder and battery pack LCD panel Microphone � Your camcorder has a protective function that disables recording or playback if the b Notes temperature of your camcorder or battery � The camcorder is no
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recording or playback is not possible due language before using your camcorder if to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage necessary (p. 22). media, etc. � Design and specifications of recording � TV color systems differ depending on the media and other accessories are subject to countries/regions. To view your change without notice. recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. � Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recordin
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Table of Contents Read this first ........................................................................................... 2 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! ............................................................... 9 Features of this camcorder .................................................................... 10 Handy Functions for Recording ............................................................. 11 Viewing video recorded in the HDV
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Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ................. 50 Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info).................................... 50 Locating a scene on a tape ....................................................................51 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)................. 51 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ................ 52 Searching for a recording start point (Index search).......................... 52 Play
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Table of Contents (Continued) Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .............................................................. 104 Maintenance and precautions .............................................................. 105 HDV format and recording/playback ................................................ 105 About the “Memory Stick” ................................................................. 106 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packv......................................
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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! High image quality Being HDV format compliant, your camcorder is ready to shoot crystal clear, high-definition images. What is the HDV format? The HDV format is a video format for shooting and playing back high definition images on popular DV standard cassette tapes. � Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i specification, which utilizes 1,080 effective 1,080 effective sc
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Features of this camcorder The HDV1080i specification digital HD video camera recorder has the following features to enable you to record beautiful scenery while traveling, etc., in high definition quality. 1 3-ClearVid CMOS sensor system installed This camcorder is fitted with the 3-ClearVid CMOS sensor system. Superb spectroscopic characteristics and high definition are achieved by the use of three ClearVid CMOS sensors developed by Sony for high definition, enabling reproduction of digital
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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Handy Functions for Recording Still image Dual Rec (p. 27) You can record 1.2M still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” during recording movie. Smooth slow recording (p. 66) Moving subjects can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion. Saving Camera profile (p. 78) Two settings profiles, including brightness, color, etc., can be saved in your camcorder. This enables you to use saved settings data to quickly reproduce suitable shooting settings. Iris ring
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Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 54) Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition) picture on a high definition TV. � For details on HDV1080i specification compliant TVs, see page 55. Viewing on a 16:9 TV/4:3 TV (p. 56) Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) quality for playback on a conventional TV. Dubbing to other video equipment (p. 81) x Connecting to
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Large eyecup (1) (p. 20) 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 p. 3, p. 105 and p. 106 for types of cassette tapes and “Memory Stick Duo” that you can use on your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) (p. 15, 107) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15) Lens hood w
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Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover To open or close the shutter of the Lens hood with lens cover Move the lens cover lever up or down to open or close the lens cover. Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open the lens cover, and move the lever to CLOSE to close the lens cover. PUSH (lens hood release) button Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow 2. To remove the Lens hood with lens cover Turn the lens
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Getting Started Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) with the 2 With the B mark on the DC plug facing outwards, connect the DC supplied AC Adaptor. plug to the DC IN jack on your b Notes camcorder. � You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) (p. 107). B mark DC plug DC IN jack 3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor. To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor Power cord (mains lead
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Ste Step p 3 3: : Ch Charg argi ing ng t the bat he battery pac tery pack k ( (C Cont onti inue nued) d) After charging the battery Recording time The CHG lamp turns off when the battery is Approximate time (min.) available when fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor you use a fully charged battery pack. from the DC IN jack. b Notes z Tips � You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with this camcorder. � You can check the remaining battery life with the battery info function (p. 50) Record
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Getting Started � The recording and playback time will be shorter Playing time when you use your camcorder in low Approximate time (min.) available when temperatures. you use a fully charged battery pack. � The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you HDV format pictures use your camcorder. LCD panel LCD panel Battery pack opened* closed Using an outside power source NP-F570 200 210 (supplied) You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain AC. While yo
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Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly To record or play back, set the POWER switch to the respective direction. 2 Hold the camcorder properly. When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 21). POWER switch 3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip belt. 1 While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch. Press and hold the green button when you slide the POWER switch from OFF (CHG). CAMERA: To record pictures. V
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Getting Started Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel The viewfinder Open the LCD panel 180 degrees (1), then You can view pictures using the viewfinder rotate it to the best angle to record or play to save the battery, or when the picture on back (2). the LCD screen is not clear. Viewfinder lens 1Open 180 degrees. adjustment lever Move it until the picture becomes clear. 290 degrees (max.) 2180 degrees (max.) b Notes � You may see primary colors shimmering in the v
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Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder (Continued) 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 Notes � Do not remove the pre-attached eyecup. Large eyecup (supplied) Attach with the protr
