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... (broadcast satellite) digital and terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings and in your camcorder You can use any type of "Memory Stick" you can use in your camcorder Your camcorder is capable of recording in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that has the following markings. Your camcorder does not support the Cassette Memory function (p. 116). Read this first...
... (broadcast satellite) digital and terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings and in your camcorder You can use any type of "Memory Stick" you can use in your camcorder Your camcorder is capable of recording in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that has the following markings. Your camcorder does not support the Cassette Memory function (p. 116). Read this first...
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... malfunction of the way that the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them back on other accessories are subject to change without any problems. • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot ...can be provided, even if recording or playback is beyond the safely operable range. On playing back HDV tapes on other materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. • Because of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a device that can be ...
... malfunction of the way that the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them back on other accessories are subject to change without any problems. • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot ...can be provided, even if recording or playback is beyond the safely operable range. On playing back HDV tapes on other materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. • Because of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a device that can be ...
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... Playing the picture on a TV 56 Using the Menu Using the menu items 62 Menu items 64 (CAMERA SET) menu 67 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/ BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu 75 Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE (DV Audio mode... of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP OUTPUT, etc.) (IN/OUT REC) menu 83 Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./ VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.) (TC/UB SET) menu 86 (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) (MEMORY SET) menu 88 Settings for...
... Playing the picture on a TV 56 Using the Menu Using the menu items 62 Menu items 64 (CAMERA SET) menu 67 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/ BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu 75 Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE (DV Audio mode... of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP OUTPUT, etc.) (IN/OUT REC) menu 83 Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./ VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.) (TC/UB SET) menu 86 (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) (MEMORY SET) menu 88 Settings for...
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Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 115 Maintenance and precautions 116 HDV format and recording/playback 116 Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats 117 About the "Memory Stick 119 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 120 About i.LINK 121 About x.v.Color 122 About handling of your camcorder 122 Specifications 126 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 130 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder 136 Index ...139 7
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 115 Maintenance and precautions 116 HDV format and recording/playback 116 Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats 117 About the "Memory Stick 119 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 120 About i.LINK 121 About x.v.Color 122 About handling of your camcorder 122 Specifications 126 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 130 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder 136 Index ...139 7
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...: When recording with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is NP-F570. • You cannot use a fully charged battery pack. Recording in the HDV format Battery pack Continuous recording time NP-F570 130 130 NP-F770 265 275 NP-F970 395 410 Typical recording time* 65 65 130 135... the POWER switch to OFF. Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. HDV format pictures Battery pack NP-F570 NP-F770 NP-F970 LCD panel opened* 175 360 545 LCD panel closed . * Typical recording time shows the...
...: When recording with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is NP-F570. • You cannot use a fully charged battery pack. Recording in the HDV format Battery pack Continuous recording time NP-F570 130 130 NP-F770 265 275 NP-F970 395 410 Typical recording time* 65 65 130 135... the POWER switch to OFF. Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. HDV format pictures Battery pack NP-F570 NP-F770 NP-F970 LCD panel opened* 175 360 545 LCD panel closed . * Typical recording time shows the...
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... ([REC FORMAT], p. 83). 1 Open the shutter of the lens hood. 2 Slide the POWER switch to record movies. • This camcorder can record movies in HDV or DVCAM (DV) format. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording REC START/ STOP button B Recording lamp Recording lamp Lens hood ASSIGN 7/ PHOTO button POWER switch REC ...
... ([REC FORMAT], p. 83). 1 Open the shutter of the lens hood. 2 Slide the POWER switch to record movies. • This camcorder can record movies in HDV or DVCAM (DV) format. Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Recording REC START/ STOP button B Recording lamp Recording lamp Lens hood ASSIGN 7/ PHOTO button POWER switch REC ...
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... You can capture still images during using shot transition • The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for indicators that ASSIGN... button as a still image. While using the fader - Recording in HDV format: 1.2M - To capture still images 1 Assign [PHOTO] to the ASSIGN 7/ PHOTO button (p.... be displayed on the screen (Data code, p. 52). • Camera data stored on your camcorder with [PB ZOOM] set to save as follows: - Playing back in DVCAM (DV) format ...
... You can capture still images during using shot transition • The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for indicators that ASSIGN... button as a still image. While using the fader - Recording in HDV format: 1.2M - To capture still images 1 Assign [PHOTO] to the ASSIGN 7/ PHOTO button (p.... be displayed on the screen (Data code, p. 52). • Camera data stored on your camcorder with [PB ZOOM] set to save as follows: - Playing back in DVCAM (DV) format ...
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b Notes • You cannot use the HDV/DV jack when the Memory Recording Unit is attached to your camcorder. • When you use the Memory Recording Unit, set appropriate items in [EXT REC CTRL] of the (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 85). 43 Recording/Playback To remove the Memory Recording Unit Slide the Memory Recording Unit upward while pushing its RELEASE lever downward.
b Notes • You cannot use the HDV/DV jack when the Memory Recording Unit is attached to your camcorder. • When you use the Memory Recording Unit, set appropriate items in [EXT REC CTRL] of the (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 85). 43 Recording/Playback To remove the Memory Recording Unit Slide the Memory Recording Unit upward while pushing its RELEASE lever downward.
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.... • x : STOP • X : PAUSE (Press N or X again to restart the playback) • m : REW (Rewind, review) • M : FF (Cue, fast forward) • y : SLOW b Notes • Your camcorder automatically goes into a stopped state when it is in pause for more than 3 minutes. • The screen may temporarily go to the point you want... to view, then press N (play back movies as follows: 1 Slide the POWER switch to go blank losing images and sound when signals switch between HDV and DVCAM (DV) during playback of a tape in which...
.... • x : STOP • X : PAUSE (Press N or X again to restart the playback) • m : REW (Rewind, review) • M : FF (Cue, fast forward) • y : SLOW b Notes • Your camcorder automatically goes into a stopped state when it is in pause for more than 3 minutes. • The screen may temporarily go to the point you want... to view, then press N (play back movies as follows: 1 Slide the POWER switch to go blank losing images and sound when signals switch between HDV and DVCAM (DV) during playback of a tape in which...
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z Tips • See page 138 for indicators displayed on your camcorder does not support. To display the list of still images, press the MEMORY/INDEX button again. 50 To stop viewing still images, press the MEMORY/... displays during playback. To adjust the volume Adjust the volume with time code that your camcorder only when its contents are recorded in the SP mode. Playback (Continued) • You cannot play back movies recorded in HDV format on DVCAM (DV) format video cameras or mini DV players. • You can play...
z Tips • See page 138 for indicators displayed on your camcorder does not support. To display the list of still images, press the MEMORY/INDEX button again. 50 To stop viewing still images, press the MEMORY/... displays during playback. To adjust the volume Adjust the volume with time code that your camcorder only when its contents are recorded in the SP mode. Playback (Continued) • You cannot play back movies recorded in HDV format on DVCAM (DV) format video cameras or mini DV players. • You can play...
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...such as microphone volume level (p. 42, 75) • Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 83) • Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 44) • Camera setup (p. 67) • Optional external recording unit HVR-MRC1 or HVR-DR60 1 Press the STATUS CHECK button C. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...is connected) To hide the display Press the STATUS CHECK button C. Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) You can view the battery information for up on your camcorder on "Memory Stick Duo." • Date and time will be displayed in the selected format and...
...such as microphone volume level (p. 42, 75) • Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 83) • Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 44) • Camera setup (p. 67) • Optional external recording unit HVR-MRC1 or HVR-DR60 1 Press the STATUS CHECK button C. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...is connected) To hide the display Press the STATUS CHECK button C. Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) You can view the battery information for up on your camcorder on "Memory Stick Duo." • Date and time will be displayed in the selected format and...
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Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on your camcorder to a TV. A movie recorded in SD quality is played back in HD quality. Refer also to a high definition TV A movie recorded in HD quality is ..., the TV may not recognize video signals properly. Jacks on what type of [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK SET] after connecting your camcorder to the TV with the device to obtain AC power (p. 12). If you connect your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. COMPONENT IN AUDIO A HHDDMMI I ii..LLIINNKK...
Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on your camcorder to a TV. A movie recorded in SD quality is played back in HD quality. Refer also to a high definition TV A movie recorded in HD quality is ..., the TV may not recognize video signals properly. Jacks on what type of [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK SET] after connecting your camcorder to the TV with the device to obtain AC power (p. 12). If you connect your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. COMPONENT IN AUDIO A HHDDMMI I ii..LLIINNKK...
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B3 HDMI cable (optional) HHDDMMI I IINN (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) b Notes • Use an HDMI cable ...if copyright protection signals are not output. Continued , 57 Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI logo. • Pictures in the pictures. ...signals. z Tips • HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video and audio signals. Recording/Playback Type Camcorder Cable A 2 Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal ...
B3 HDMI cable (optional) HHDDMMI I IINN (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) b Notes • Use an HDMI cable ...if copyright protection signals are not output. Continued , 57 Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI logo. • Pictures in the pictures. ...signals. z Tips • HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video and audio signals. Recording/Playback Type Camcorder Cable A 2 Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal ...
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.... Refer to be attached. 58 Select a cable that fits the terminal on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Cable : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting C 1 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [OFF] (85) b Notes • Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible...
.... Refer to be attached. 58 Select a cable that fits the terminal on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Cable : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting C 1 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [OFF] (85) b Notes • Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible...
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...red plugs to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. • This camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that the camcorder is connected. E 1 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [ON] (85) b Notes • The... it recognizes that fits the terminal on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Cable D Component A/V cable (supplied) 2 (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t[AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t[COMPONENT] t[1080i/...
...red plugs to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. • This camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that the camcorder is connected. E 1 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [ON] (85) b Notes • The... it recognizes that fits the terminal on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Cable D Component A/V cable (supplied) 2 (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t[AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t[COMPONENT] t[1080i/...
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...; This connection produces higher resolution pictures compared with S VIDEO (optional) 2 (White) (Red) (Yellow) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) b Notes • When connecting only an S ...the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO to the LINE IN input on the input jack of cable to the TV connected. Connect your camcorder to the audio input jack of your TV via a VCR Select the connecting method on page 93 depending on the VCR using more ...
...; This connection produces higher resolution pictures compared with S VIDEO (optional) 2 (White) (Red) (Yellow) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) b Notes • When connecting only an S ...the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO to the LINE IN input on the input jack of cable to the TV connected. Connect your camcorder to the audio input jack of your TV via a VCR Select the connecting method on page 93 depending on the VCR using more ...
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...of recording images. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is calculated based on [SCAN TYPE], see [HDV PROGRE.] (p. 83) or [DV PROGRE.] (p. 84). LCD COLOR You can select how to display the focal distance during manual focus. BRIGHT ... backlight level of the viewfinder. For details on this function. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. The shutter speed equal to the period that your camcorder to outside power sources, [LCD BL LEVEL] is automatically set to [50], 1/50 second is defined as 360° × 2. ...
...of recording images. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is calculated based on [SCAN TYPE], see [HDV PROGRE.] (p. 83) or [DV PROGRE.] (p. 84). LCD COLOR You can select how to display the focal distance during manual focus. BRIGHT ... backlight level of the viewfinder. For details on this function. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. The shutter speed equal to the period that your camcorder to outside power sources, [LCD BL LEVEL] is automatically set to [50], 1/50 second is defined as 360° × 2. ...
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... • Set also [i.LINK SET] as necessary when you connect your camcorder to or from the external device via the HDV/DV (i.LINK) jack for recording or playback. You can select an HDV recording format from an external device via the HDV/DV jack. Select this setting when you connect your computer. The indicators...
... • Set also [i.LINK SET] as necessary when you connect your camcorder to or from the external device via the HDV/DV (i.LINK) jack for recording or playback. You can select an HDV recording format from an external device via the HDV/DV jack. Select this setting when you connect your computer. The indicators...
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... of a tape recoded by another device. • Image may be distorted or time code may not be fixed to 16:9 and you connect your camcorder to connect. DV WIDE REC You can select a scan type for playback (p. 84). • The aspect ratio will be properly connected between the ...] set it to [DV]. B 1080i/576i Supports connection between your camcorder and a TV with a component input jack that come with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. [PROGRESSIVE]. B 50 Captures 50 fields per second. x SCAN TYPE You can record a movie in HDV format. DV PROGRE. Press the MENU button t select the (IN...
... of a tape recoded by another device. • Image may be distorted or time code may not be fixed to 16:9 and you connect your camcorder to connect. DV WIDE REC You can select a scan type for playback (p. 84). • The aspect ratio will be properly connected between the ...] set it to [DV]. B 1080i/576i Supports connection between your camcorder and a TV with a component input jack that come with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. [PROGRESSIVE]. B 50 Captures 50 fields per second. x SCAN TYPE You can record a movie in HDV format. DV PROGRE. Press the MENU button t select the (IN...
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... the connecting devices. x DV WIDE CONV You can connect your camcorder to the connected device. i.LINK SET x HDV t DV CONV When you can output DV format signals without any format conversion. You can convert HDV format signals to DV format signals and output the DV format signals... set [DV WIDE CONV] to DV signal. x REC CTL MODE B OFF Does not record on your camcorder and the connected device simultaneously, or continue recording from your camcorder to an HDV/DVCAM/DV compatible device (digital HD video camera recorder, digital video camera recorder, hard disc recorder, etc.)...
... the connecting devices. x DV WIDE CONV You can connect your camcorder to the connected device. i.LINK SET x HDV t DV CONV When you can output DV format signals without any format conversion. You can convert HDV format signals to DV format signals and output the DV format signals... set [DV WIDE CONV] to DV signal. x REC CTL MODE B OFF Does not record on your camcorder and the connected device simultaneously, or continue recording from your camcorder to an HDV/DVCAM/DV compatible device (digital HD video camera recorder, digital video camera recorder, hard disc recorder, etc.)...