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2-639-667-13 (1)
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
HVR-A1U/A1N
© 2005 Sony Corporation
HVR-A1U/A1N 2-639-667-13(1)
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this For customers in the U.S.A. and manual thoroughly, and retain it for future CANADA reference. HVR-A1U only WARNING RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are To prevent fire or shock hazard, recyclable. You can help preserve do not expose the unit to rain or our environment by returning moisture. your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding r
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– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. For customers in the U.S.A. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. If you have any questions about this product, you – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a may call: circuit different from that to which the receiver Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-686- is connected. SONY (7669). – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV The number below is for the FCC related matters technician for help. only. The suppli
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Read this first (Continued) On the types of “Memory Stick” you On using the camcorder can use in your camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. There are two sizes of “Memory Stick.” You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or (p. 107). “Memory Stick Duo” (Size used with this unit) Microphone XLR Adaptor “Memory Stick” (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) • You cannot use any type of memory card except “Memory Stick Duo.” • “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory LCD pan
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• Television programs, films, video tapes, On the menu items, LCD panel, and other materials may be copyrighted. viewfinder, and lens Unauthorized recording of such materials • A menu item that is grayed out is not may be contrary to the copyright laws. available under the current recording or playback conditions. Playing back HDV tapes on other • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are devices manufactured using extremely high- A tape recorded in the HDV format cannot precision technology,
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Note on the icons used in this manual Table of Contents : Features available for the HDV format only. : Features available for the DVCAM format only. : Features available for the DV SP format only. Read this first ............................................................................................2 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ...............................................................9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ..........................................
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To initialize the settings Other part names and functions Indicators displayed during recording/playback .......................................28 Searching for the starting point ...............................................................31 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) .............................................................................................................31 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) ...........
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Jacks to connect external devices ...........................................................77 Using a computer Connecting to a computer .......................................................................78 Copying still images to a computer .........................................................78 Copying movies on a tape to the computer ............................................81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ........................................................................
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 33, 69) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. “Memory Stick Duo” (1) (p. 17, 107) Component video cable (1) (p. 33, 34) Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (1) (p. 108) USB cable (1) (p. 78) Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 118) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) XLR adaptor (1) (p. 19) Power cord (1) (p. 10) Wind Screen (1), Microphone (1) (p.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 109) after 2 Slide the POWER switch up to attaching it to your camcorder. OFF (CHG) . (The default setting.) POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug CHG (charge) lamp To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Be sure that the mark on the DC 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding plug is facing up. it in the direction of the arrow until it cl
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Getting Started Charging time 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Approximate time (min.) required when Adaptor and the wall outlet. you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Battery pack Charging time NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 NP-QM71D 260 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. NP-QM91D 360 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder Recording time and the DC plug. Approximate time
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) * Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. • Use the supplied or optional Sony “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). You Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off. cannot use the battery pack NP-FM30 with your Bottom: Recording time when recording with camcorder. the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed. • When attaching an optional video light, it is • Typical recording time shows the time when recommended that you use a NP-QM71D or you rep
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Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the respective 2 Hold the camcorder correctly. lamp. When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 16). POWER switch 3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip belt. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow to turn on the respective lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it down
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Step 4: 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 90 degrees to the Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for camcorder ( ), then rotate it to the best a few seconds until appears. angle to record or play ( ). This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LC
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Getting Started Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures (p. Simple display 23), or change the settings (p. 38) using the touch panel. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen. Touch the button on the LCD screen. DISPLAY/BATT INFO • Perform the same actions as explained above when you press the buttons on the LCD frame. • Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally while using
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Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] then touch . screen appears every time you turn on your CLOCK SET camcorder or change the POWER switch position. DATE • If you do not use your camcorder for about 2005 Y JANM 1D 12: 00 AM 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings OK may be cleared from the m
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Getting Started Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape 3 Close the lid. See 103 for details of usable cassettes and prevention of accidental erasure. • The recordable time varies depending on [ To eject the cassette REC MODE] (p. 57). Open the lid following the same procedure as described in step 1 and remove the cassette. 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. “Memory Stick Duo” You can use only a “Memory Stick
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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued) To eject a “Memory Stick Duo” Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. • Make sure that the “Memory Stick Duo” does not pop up and drop off when inserting and removing it from your camcorder.
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Getting Started Step 8: Installing the supplied microphone and hood with lens cover Installing the supplied 1 Attach the XLR adaptor to the microphone accessory shoe on the camcorder and tighten the screw of the XLR Install the supplied XLR adaptor and microphone. You can receive the desired adaptor. audio quality. 2 Connect the plug of the XLR adaptor to the Active Interface Shoe of the camcorder. 3 Attach the wind screen to the microphone . 4 Loosen the microphone holder sc
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Step 8: Installing the supplied microphone and hood with lens cover (Continued) When detaching the XLR adaptor 8 Select the channel with the REC Unplug the connector plug of the XLR CH SELECT switch. adaptor from the Active Internface Shoe beforehand. Detach the XLR adaptor after Used channels according to the position having loosened the screw of the XLR of the REC CH SELECT switch are as adaptor. follows: • When you unplug the microphone plug, unplug it while holding the PUSH button
