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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder GB
2-887-521-14(1)
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
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 18.
http://www.sony.net/
Printed on 70% or more recycled paper
HVR-V1E/V1P
using VOC
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L:\SONY\PV\CX91030\1130insatuPDF\2887521121_GB\2887521111HVRV1UVIN\01GB01REG. fm 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
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L:\SONY\PV\CX91030\1130insatuPDF\2887521121_GB\2887521111HVRV1UVIN\01GB01REG. fm IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety Cleaning instructions completely before operating Unplug the set from the wall outlet before the appliance, and keep this manual for cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners future reference. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened Carefully observe all warnings, precautions with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.
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L:\SONY\PV\CX91030\1130insatuPDF\2887521121_GB\2887521111HVRV1UVIN\01GB01REG. fm IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this set during a lightning Upon completion of any service or repairs to the storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for set, ask the service technician to perform routine long periods of time, unplug it from the wall safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. to determ
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Read this first and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) English issued by the Commission of the European Community. Before operating the unit, please read this Compliance with these directives implies manual thoroughly, and retain it for future conformity to the following European reference. standards: • EN60065:Product Safety (supplied AC CAUTION Adaptor only) � EN55103-1:Electromagnetic Interference Replace the battery with the (Emission) specified type only. Otherwise, fire � EN55103-
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Read this first (Continued) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking help prevent potential negative Lithium-Ion batteries. consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be Owner's Record caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space The recycling of materials will help to provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever conserve natural resources. For more
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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,
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L:\SONY\PV\CX91030\1130insatuPDF\2887521121_GB\2887521111HVRV1UVIN\01GB01REG. fm Read this first (Continued) b Notes Notes on use You cannot use any type of memory card except “Memory Stick Duo.” Types of cassette you can use in your “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick camcorder PRO Duo” can be used only with Your camcorder is capable of recording in “Memory Stick PRO” compatible HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. equipment. When recording in HDV/DV format, it is Do not attach a label or t
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b Notes camcorder. Avoid sunlight or other strong light sources when storing your • The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof camcorder. Protect this device by always or waterproof. closing the lens cover or by placing it in See “Maintenance and precautions” its bag when not in use. (p. 130). � Before connecting your camcorder to On recording another device with an HDMI cable, � Before starting to record, test the component video cable, USB or i.LINK recording function to make sure the
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L:\SONY\PV\CX91030\1130insatuPDF\2887521121_GB\2887521111HVRV1UVIN\01GB01REG. fm Read this first (Continued) 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. 29). Design and
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L:\SONY\PV\CX91030\1130insatuPDF\2887521121_GB\2887521111HVRV1UVIN\01GB00BOO KTOC.fm Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................3 Read this first ...........................................................................................5 Using the CD-ROM Manual ....................................................................18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ........................................................
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L:\SONY\PV\CX91030\1130insatuPDF\2887521121_GB\2887521111HVRV1UVIN\01GB00BOO KTOC.fm Locating a scene on a tape .................................................................... 56 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ................ 56 Searching for a recording start point (Index search).......................... 56 Playing the picture on a TV .................................................................... 58 Using the Menu Using the menu items .....................
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L:\SONY\PV\CX91030\1130insatuPDF\2887521121_GB\2887521111HVRV1UVIN\01GB00BOO KTOC.fm Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. ................................................92 Recording pictures from a VCR .............................................................96 Copying movies from tape to “Memory Stick Duo” as still images .........98 Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo” ......................99 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) .....
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L:\SONY\PV\CX91030\1130insatuPDF\2887521121_GB\2887521111HVRV1UVIN\01GB02CD.f m Using the CD-ROM Manual 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 CD- ROM. Adobe Reader Version 7.0 or higher z Tip If Adobe Reader is not installed, yo
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Getting Started L:\SONY\PV\CX91030\1130insatuPDF\2887521121_GB\2887521111HVRV1UVIN\01GB03GET. fm Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Large eyecup (1) (p. 27) 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 30, 121 and 125 for compatible cassettes and “Memory Stick Duo” for your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack
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L:\SONY\PV\CX91030\1130insatuPDF\2887521121_GB\2887521111HVRV1UVIN\01GB03GET. fm Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens cover Attaching the supplied 4 Connect the plug of the microphone microphone to the INPUT1 jack 5. 1 2 5 Put the microphone cable into the cable holder 4. 3 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
