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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HVR-Z1E/Z1P
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Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
HVR-Z1E/Z1P
© 2005 Sony Corporation
HVR-Z1E/Z1P
2-514-607-12(1)
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G:\HDR_HVR\HVR_Kaihan\2514607111\2514607121HVRZ1E\01GB001REG.fm master:Right 01GB001REG.fm Page 2 Thursday, June 9, 2005 8:33 PM EN55103-1 : Electromagnetic Interference (Emission) Read this first EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity) This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment(s): WARNING E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not EMC environ
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G:\HDR_HVR\HVR_Kaihan\2514607121\2514607121HVRZ1E\01GB001REG.fm master:Right 01GB001REG.fm Page 3 Friday, June 10, 2005 3:37 PM Disposal of Waste Electrical and Notes on use Electronic Equipment for business use Your camcorder is capable of recording in HDV, (Applicable in the European Union and DVCAM, and DV formats. other European countries with separate When recording in HDV/DV format, it is collection systems) recommended to use mini DV cassettes. When recording in DVCAM format, i
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G:\HDR_HVR\HVR_Kaihan\2514607111\2514607121HVRZ1E\01GB001REG.fm master:Right 01GB001REG.fm Page 4 Thursday, June 9, 2005 8:33 PM malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. near a window or outdoors. 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. Playing back HDV tapes on other devices A tape recorded in the HDV format cannot be Vie
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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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Customizing the picture quality – PICTURE PROFILE............................ 35 Customizing the sound............................................................................. 38 Adjusting the audio recording level – Microphone volume level ................................38 Connecting external audio sources ...........................................................................39 Selecting the recording channel ............................................................................
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Advanced operations Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...............................107 Using the Menu Warning indicators and messages ...112 Selecting menu items .........................58 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu Additional Information – STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc. ...............................................59 Using your camcorder abroad ..........114 Using the (AUDIO SET) menu – INT HDV format and recording/playback 115 MIC SET/XLR SET, etc. ...............65 Compatibility of the
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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 17. The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the default setting. To record in the DVCAM or DV format, see page 21. 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 m
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G:\HDR_HVR\HVR_Kaihan\2514607111\2514607121HVRZ1E\01GB03PRE.fm master:Right 01GB03PRE.fm Page 10 Thursday, June 9, 2005 8:35 PM Getting started Large eyecup (1) To attach it to your camcorder, see page 16. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Wireless Remote Commander (1) The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor/charger (1) A/V connecting cable (1) Mains lead (1) Component video cable (1) Co
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Getting started G:\HDR_HVR\HVR_Kaihan\2514607111\2514607121HVRZ1E\01GB03PRE.fm master:Right 01GB03PRE.fm Page 11 Friday, June 10, 2005 10:30 AM Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) Step 2: Charging the R6 (size AA) batteries (2) To insert the batteries in the Remote battery pack Commander, see page 132. You can charge the battery by attaching the Cleaning cassette (1) “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) to the AC Adaptor/charger. Shoulder strap (1) To attach it to your camcorder, see
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2 Press BATT RELEASE and slide the 4 While pressing the battery back down, battery pack up. slide it in the direction of the arrow. To check the remaining battery – Battery The charge lamp lights up and charging starts. Info When the battery was successfully charged The battery mark on the display window will light up in the shape of a full battery ( ) that indicates that the battery has been sufficiently charged for use. If you continue charging until the CHARGE lamp turns off and FULL
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Getting started C Possible recording time using the Battery pack Continuous Typical viewfinder. recording recording time time Charging time NP-F970 355 195 Approximate number of minutes required when 385 200 you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack 380 200 using the supplied AC Adaptor/charger at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.) The top figures show an approximate number of minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set Battery pack Full charge to ON, and [VF PO
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* With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to ON. 1 Set the mode switch to VCR/ b Note CAMERA. Figures are those of 60 Hz. They may be slightly No power will be supplied if the mode longer at 50 Hz. switch is set to CHARGE. The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature. The battery life will be slightly shorter when you use 2 Attach the connecting cord (DK-415) both of the LCD panel and the viewfinder than when you use only the LCD panel. to
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Getting started Step 3: Turning the Step 4: Adjusting the power on LCD panel and viewfinder You need to set the POWER switch to the respective power mode to record or play back pictures. Adjusting the LCD panel When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). While pressing the green button, set the You can adjust the angle and brightness of POWER switch. the LCD panel to meet various recording The power turns on. situations. Even when there are obst
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G:\HDR_HVR\HVR_Kaihan\2514607111\2514607121HVRZ1E\01GB03PRE.fm master:Right 01GB03PRE.fm Page 16 Thursday, June 9, 2005 8:38 PM z Tip When the picture in the viewfinder is • If you rotate the LCD panel until it faces down, you hard to see can close and restore the LCD panel to the original If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder position with the LCD screen facing out. clearly under bright circumstances, use the If you are using the battery pack for power source, you can selec
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Getting started G:\HDR_HVR\HVR_Kaihan\2514607111\2514607121HVRZ1E\01GB03PRE.fm master:Right 01GB03PRE.fm Page 17 Thursday, June 9, 2005 8:36 PM 1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 15). Step 5: Setting the date and time 2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. Set the date and time when using this Proceed to step 6 when you set the clock for the first time. camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your 3 Press MEN
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G:\HDR_HVR\HVR_Kaihan\2514607111\2514607121HVRZ1E\01GB03PRE.fm master:Right 01GB03PRE.fm Page 18 Thursday, June 9, 2005 8:36 PM 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and Step 6: Inserting a minute in the same way as was done in step 6, then press the dial. cassette tape For the information about the type of cassette you can use with your camcorder, and details on these cassettes (such as write-protection, etc.), see page 115. b Note Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This m
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Getting started 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. The cassette compartment automatically POWER switch 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 d
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5 Select [LANGUAGE] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 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 20
