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2-887-515-12(1)
Enjoying pictures with
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high definition quality
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 13
Recording/
25
Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu 53
Dubbing/Editing 73
HDR-FX7E
Using a Computer 83
Troubleshooting 89
Additional Information 101
Quick Reference 116
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this Notice manual thoroughly, and retain it for future If static electricity or electromagnetism causes reference. data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do Disposal of Old Electrical not expose the unit to rain or & Electronic Equipment moisture. (Applicable in the European Union and other CAUT
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“Memory Stick Duo” Using the camcorder (This size can be used with your � Do not hold the camcorder by the camcorder.) following part. “Memory Stick” (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) Lens hood b Note � You cannot use any type of memory card except “Memory Stick Duo.” LCD panel Battery pack � “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 Micr
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Read this first (Continued) � TV color systems differ depending on the About menu items, LCD panel, countries/regions. To view your viewfinder, and lens recordings on a TV, you need a PAL � A menu item that is grayed out is not system-based TV. available under the current recording or � Television programs, films, video tapes, playback conditions. and other materials may be copyrighted. � The LCD screen and the viewfinder are Unauthorized recording of such materials manufactured using
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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
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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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Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info).................................... 45 Locating a scene on a tape ....................................................................46 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)................. 46 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ................ 46 Searching for a recording start point (Index search).......................... 47 Playing the picture on a TV ......................................................
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .....................................................................................89 Warning indicators and messages ......................................................... 98 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .............................................................. 101 HDV format and recording/playback .................................................... 102 About the “Memory Stick” .....................................................
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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 The HDV format has about 2 times the horizontal resolution of a standard TV resulting in about 4 times the amount of pixels providing high quality images. 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 new video format for shooting and playing back high de
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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. 56) Moving subjects can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion. Saving Camera profile (p. 70) 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. EXPOSURE/
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Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 48) 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 50. Viewing on a 16:9 TV/4:3 TV (p. 48) 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. 73) 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 page 23, 102 and 103 for compatible cassettes and “Memory Stick Duo” for your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) (p. 15, 105) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15) Lens hood with lens cover (1) (p.
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Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover 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. 2 1 Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open the lens cover, and move Lens hood fixing screw the lever to CLOSE to close the lens cover. 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
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Getting Started Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery 2 With the B mark on the DC plug facing the cassette compartment, pack (L series) to your camcorder. connect the AC Adaptor to the DC b Note IN jack on your camcorder. � You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) (p. 105). B mark DC plug DC IN jack 3 Connect the Mains lead to the AC Adaptor. To the wall socket AC Adaptor 4 Connect the Main
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) After charging the battery Recording time The CHARGE lamp turns off when the Approximate time (min.) available when battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC you use a fully charged battery pack. Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Recording in the HDV format z Tip Continuous Typical Battery pack recording recording � You can check the remaining battery with time time* Battery info (p. 45). NP-F570 155 90 To remove the battery pack (supplied) 160 95
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Getting Started � The recording and playback time will be shorter Playing time depending on the conditions under which you Approximate time (min.) available when use your camcorder. you use a fully charged battery pack. HDV format pictures Using an outside power source LCD panel LCD panel You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain AC. Battery pack opened* closed While you are using the AC Adaptor, the NP-F570 245 245 battery pack will not lose its charge even (supplied) when it is attached to y
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Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly To record or play back, slide the POWER switch to the respective direction. 2 Hold the camcorder properly. When using it for the first time, [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 21). POWER switch 3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten 1 While pressing the green button, the grip belt. 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
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Getting Started Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder To turn off the LCD backlight to make The LCD panel the battery last longer Open the LCD panel while pressing the Press and hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO OPEN button 90 degrees to the camcorder button for a few seconds until appears. (1), then rotate it to the best angle to This setting is practical when you use your record or play (2). camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to save battery power. The recorded pictur
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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 NOTE � Do not remove the pre-attached eyecup. Attach with the protruding part at the top. La
