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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HVR-Z1U/Z1N
2-514-606-11(1)
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
HVR-Z1U/Z1N
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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For customers in the U.S.A. and Read this first CANADA HVR-Z1U only WARNING RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Lithium-Ion batteries are expose the unit to rain or moisture. recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ C
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Owner’s Record Notes on use The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space Your camcorder is capable of recording in HDV, provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever DVCAM, and DV formats. you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this When recording in HDV/DV format, it is product. recommended to use mini DV cassettes. Model No.HVR- When recording in DVCAM format, it is Serial No.
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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 Viewfinder played back on a device that is not compatible with the HDV format. Check the contents of tapes by playing them back on th
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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............................ 34 Customizing the sound............................................................................. 37 Adjusting the audio recording level – Microphone volume level ................................37 Connecting external audio sources ...........................................................................38 Selecting the recording channel ............................................................................
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Advanced operations Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...............................106 Using the Menu Warning indicators and messages ...111 Selecting menu items .........................57 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu Additional Information – STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc. ...............................................58 Using your camcorder abroad ..........113 Using the (AUDIO SET) menu HDV format and recording/playback 114 – INT MIC SET/XLR SET, etc. .....64 Compatibility of the DVCAM and
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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 DVCAM or DV format, see page 20. 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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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) Power cord (1) Component video cable (1) Connecting cord (DK-415) (1) Shoe adaptor (1) To attach it to your camcorder, see page 130. Lens hood (1) This is attached to your ca
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Getting started 4 While pressing the battery back down, Step 2: Charging the slide it in the direction of the arrow. The charge lamp lights up and charging battery pack starts. You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) to When the battery was successfully the AC Adaptor/charger. charged The battery mark on the display window will b Note light up in the shape of a full battery ( ) that You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” batter
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2 Press BATT RELEASE and slide the C Possible recording time using the battery pack up. viewfinder. To check the remaining battery – Battery Charging time Approximate number of minutes required when Info you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack using the supplied AC Adaptor/charger at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.) Battery pack Full charge (Practical charge) NP-F570 (supplied) 145 (85) NP-F770 230 (170) NP-F970 310 (250) b Note NP-F330/F530/500/510/710 battery p
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Getting started * With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to ON. Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording b Note time time Figures are those of 60 Hz. They may be slightly longer at 50 Hz. NP-F970 355 195 The recording and playback time will be shorter 385 200 when you use your camcorder in low temperature. 380 200 The battery life will be slightly shorter when you use both of the LCD panel and the viewfinder than when The top figures show an approximate number of you use onl
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1 Set the mode switch to VCR/ Step 3: Turning the CAMERA. No power will be supplied if the mode power on switch is set to CHARGE. You need to set the POWER switch to the 2 Attach the connecting cord (DK-415) respective power mode to record or play back to the camcorder. pictures. Press the attaching part of the connecting When using this camcorder for the first time, cord (DK-415), and slide it down. the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 16). 3 Connect the connecting cord (DK-415) While pres
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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. 68). 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 When [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) 3 Press MENU. menu is set to 50i, the clock is displayed in 24-hour display. CAMERA SET WB PRESET WB OUTDR LVL GA I N SETUP SHOT TRANS COLOR CORRCT STEADYSHOT STDYSHOT TYP [ ] MENU : END 4 Select the (OTHERS) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. OTHERS RETURN ASS I GN BTN CLOCK SET WORLD T I ME LANGUAGE QU I CK REC BEEP REC LAMP [MENU ]: END 5 Select [CLOCK SET] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, th
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2 Insert a cassette with its window-side Step 6: Inserting a facing out. cassette tape Push the center of the back Window-side of the cassette lightly. 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 114. b Note Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid
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Getting started 5 Select [LANGUAGE] by turning the Step 7: Setting the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. screen language You can select the language to be used on the 6 Select the desired language by turning LCD screen. 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. POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD pa
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Recording 3 While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Recording movies appears on the LCD screen. The HDV format lamp lights up and your You can record movies in HDV, DVCAM, camcorder is set to recording standby after a while. and DV formats, in addition to either 50i or Your camcorder is set to record using the 60i system. 1080/60i specification of the HDV format Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in in the default setting. “Getting started” (p. 10 - p. 19). To
