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... format, which is capable of recording in HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. When recording in DVCAM format, Sony recommends that you use mini DV cassettes. Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it in your camcorder Your camcorder is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite) digital and terrestrial digital...
... format, which is capable of recording in HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. When recording in DVCAM format, Sony recommends that you use mini DV cassettes. Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it in your camcorder Your camcorder is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite) digital and terrestrial digital...
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.... Also, the lens for illustration purposes are used when i.LINK cable is equipped with the HDV format. Features available for the DV SP format only. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the way that can be... the lens. 4 The number value indicates the amount of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this camcorder prior to an ASSIGN button. Notes on other materials may be contrary to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors....
.... Also, the lens for illustration purposes are used when i.LINK cable is equipped with the HDV format. Features available for the DV SP format only. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the way that can be... the lens. 4 The number value indicates the amount of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this camcorder prior to an ASSIGN button. Notes on other materials may be contrary to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors....
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... Using the menu items 64 Menu items 66 (CAMERA SET) menu 69 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/ BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu 76 Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/XLR SET, etc.) (DISPLAY SET) menu 79 Display settings of the display and...
... Using the menu items 64 Menu items 66 (CAMERA SET) menu 69 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/ BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu 76 Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/XLR SET, etc.) (DISPLAY SET) menu 79 Display settings of the display and...
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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 137 Index ...140 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 137 Index ...140 7
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... Slide the unit upward while pushing the RELEASE lever of the Memory Recording Unit downward. z Tips • Refer to your camcorder as illustrated. HDV/DV jack (6-pin) 13 To remove the Memory Recording Unit Slide the unit upward while pushing the RELEASE lever of the Memory Recording... of the Memory Recording Unit on the i.LINK cradle. Attaching Memory Recording Unit Make sure that the HDV/DV jack cover is attached to the operating instructions of HVR- Getting Started pressing the PUSH (lens hood release) button. Attach the Memory Recording Unit to open the lens...
... Slide the unit upward while pushing the RELEASE lever of the Memory Recording Unit downward. z Tips • Refer to your camcorder as illustrated. HDV/DV jack (6-pin) 13 To remove the Memory Recording Unit Slide the unit upward while pushing the RELEASE lever of the Memory Recording... of the Memory Recording Unit on the i.LINK cradle. Attaching Memory Recording Unit Make sure that the HDV/DV jack cover is attached to the operating instructions of HVR- Getting Started pressing the PUSH (lens hood release) button. Attach the Memory Recording Unit to open the lens...
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...130 (supplied) 130 NP-F770 265 270 NP-F970 395 400 Typical recording time* 75 75 155 155 235 235 Recording in the DVCAM (DV) format Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-F570 (supplied) 130 75 135 75 NP-F770 275 160 280 160 NP-...F970 410 240 415 240 Top: When the LCD backlight turns on storage of the battery pack. Bottom: When recording with this camcorder. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. BATT RELEASE (battery release) button To store the battery...
...130 (supplied) 130 NP-F770 265 270 NP-F970 395 400 Typical recording time* 75 75 155 155 235 235 Recording in the DVCAM (DV) format Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-F570 (supplied) 130 75 135 75 NP-F770 275 160 280 160 NP-...F970 410 240 415 240 Top: When the LCD backlight turns on storage of the battery pack. Bottom: When recording with this camcorder. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. BATT RELEASE (battery release) button To store the battery...
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... low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will not be shorter depending on . Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DVCAM (DV) format pictures Battery pack NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 LCD panel opened* 180 LCD panel closed 190 375 390 570 595 * When ... on the conditions under the following conditions. - The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • Sony recommends that you use an NP-F970 battery pack when you use your camcorder with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to VCR/CAMERA. 5 Press the ...
... low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will not be shorter depending on . Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DVCAM (DV) format pictures Battery pack NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 LCD panel opened* 180 LCD panel closed 190 375 390 570 595 * When ... on the conditions under the following conditions. - The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • Sony recommends that you use an NP-F970 battery pack when you use your camcorder with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to VCR/CAMERA. 5 Press the ...
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Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 24 Do the following steps to CAMERA while pressing the green button. The factory setting is HDV format ([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 REC START/ STOP button B Recording lamp Recording lamp Lens hood POWER switch REC START/STOP button A Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on "Memory Stick Duo."
Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 24 Do the following steps to CAMERA while pressing the green button. The factory setting is HDV format ([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 REC START/ STOP button B Recording lamp Recording lamp Lens hood POWER switch REC START/STOP button A Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on "Memory Stick Duo."
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... 0.9M - Recording in HDV format/DVCAM (DV) format (16:9): 1.2M - Be sure to insert a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick Duo" in your camcorder, Assign [PHOTO] to any one of ASSIGN buttons (p. 43). 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR. 2 Press the N (play) button to search for Sony "Memory Stick Duo." z Tips • ...the "Memory Stick Duo." • You cannot store a still image during using the fader - Playing back in a movie and record it on your camcorder with [PB ZOOM] set to save as a still image. appears when the recording is completed. When you want to [25] (p. 84)
... 0.9M - Recording in HDV format/DVCAM (DV) format (16:9): 1.2M - Be sure to insert a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick Duo" in your camcorder, Assign [PHOTO] to any one of ASSIGN buttons (p. 43). 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR. 2 Press the N (play) button to search for Sony "Memory Stick Duo." z Tips • ...the "Memory Stick Duo." • You cannot store a still image during using the fader - Playing back in a movie and record it on your camcorder with [PB ZOOM] set to save as a still image. appears when the recording is completed. When you want to [25] (p. 84)
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...button (p. 43). 2 Press the ASSIGN button to the manual focus mode. The screen returns to the original size when you release the button, your camcorder returns to which [FOCUS] is displayed on a distant subject (Focus infinity) b Notes • Focus infinity is available when the focus ring is ...you start recording during manual focusing. z Tips • The focal distance is always displayed while you turn the focus ring in [HDV PROGRE.] or [DV PROGRE.] of the screen is set the focus ring to other than [OFF] (p. 86). • The center of the screen is magnified by about...
...button (p. 43). 2 Press the ASSIGN button to the manual focus mode. The screen returns to the original size when you release the button, your camcorder returns to which [FOCUS] is displayed on a distant subject (Focus infinity) b Notes • Focus infinity is available when the focus ring is ...you start recording during manual focusing. z Tips • The focal distance is always displayed while you turn the focus ring in [HDV PROGRE.] or [DV PROGRE.] of the screen is set the focus ring to other than [OFF] (p. 86). • The center of the screen is magnified by about...
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... • 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... 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 HDV format and DVCAM (DV) format are mixed. 50 Press m (rewind) to VCR while pressing the green button. Slide the POWER ...
... • 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... 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 HDV format and DVCAM (DV) format are mixed. 50 Press m (rewind) to VCR while pressing the green button. Slide the POWER ...
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...the POWER switch to view using the VOLUME/MEMORY button. You cannot play back movies recorded on the DV format tape in the SP mode. To search for how to that your camcorder only when its contents are recorded in the LP mode. • Time code and user bits will ... Search). Continued , 51 Recording/Playback • You cannot play back movies recorded in HDV format on DVCAM (DV) format video cameras or mini DV players. • You can play back a DV format tape on your camcorder does not support. To display a single image, move B to switch displays during rewind, press and hold ...
...the POWER switch to view using the VOLUME/MEMORY button. You cannot play back movies recorded on the DV format tape in the SP mode. To search for how to that your camcorder only when its contents are recorded in the LP mode. • Time code and user bits will ... Search). Continued , 51 Recording/Playback • You cannot play back movies recorded in HDV format on DVCAM (DV) format video cameras or mini DV players. • You can play back a DV format tape on your camcorder does not support. To display a single image, move B to switch displays during rewind, press and hold ...
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...again while the information is displayed. Check the data code that is displayed on the screen when you play back a tape recorded with your camcorder on your camcorder for about 7 seconds. When the POWER switch E is set to CAMERA, the display changes in the following sequence: AUDIO t OUTPUT t...set to VCR, the display changes in the following items. • Audio setup such as microphone volume level (p. 76) • Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 83) • Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 43) • Camera setup (p. 69) • External devices 54 1 Press the ...
...again while the information is displayed. Check the data code that is displayed on the screen when you play back a tape recorded with your camcorder on your camcorder for about 7 seconds. When the POWER switch E is set to CAMERA, the display changes in the following sequence: AUDIO t OUTPUT t...set to VCR, the display changes in the following items. • Audio setup such as microphone volume level (p. 76) • Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 83) • Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 43) • Camera setup (p. 69) • External devices 54 1 Press the ...
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...in SD quality. A movie recorded in SD quality is played back in HD quality. Jacks on what type of [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK SET] after connecting your camcorder to the TV with the device to be connected. COMPONENT IN AUDIO A HDMI i.LINK (for HDV1080i) B C Continued , ...57 Connecting to a high definition TV A movie recorded in HD quality is connected and connectors used. If you connect your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Recording/Playback Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on your...
...in SD quality. A movie recorded in SD quality is played back in HD quality. Jacks on what type of [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK SET] after connecting your camcorder to the TV with the device to be connected. COMPONENT IN AUDIO A HDMI i.LINK (for HDV1080i) B C Continued , ...57 Connecting to a high definition TV A movie recorded in HD quality is connected and connectors used. If you connect your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Recording/Playback Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on your...
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...connect the HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI logo. • Pictures in the pictures. • DVCAM (DV) format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 98) cannot be output. • Your TVs may cause a malfunction. Playing the picture on a ...TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Cable A 3 Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/576i] (85)...
...connect the HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI logo. • Pictures in the pictures. • DVCAM (DV) format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 98) cannot be output. • Your TVs may cause a malfunction. Playing the picture on a ...TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Cable A 3 Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/576i] (85)...
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...TV Menu Setting C 2 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [OFF] (86) b Notes • Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with your camcorder and TV with the supplied component video cable and A/V connecting cable as illustrated in ... fits the terminal on the TV to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i. Select a cable that the camcorder is not compatible with HDV1080i, connect your TV. • This camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. For details, confirm the specifications of your TV. • If your...
...TV Menu Setting C 2 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [OFF] (86) b Notes • Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with your camcorder and TV with the supplied component video cable and A/V connecting cable as illustrated in ... fits the terminal on the TV to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i. Select a cable that the camcorder is not compatible with HDV1080i, connect your TV. • This camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. For details, confirm the specifications of your TV. • If your...
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...61 Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV. • This camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. Recording/Playback Type Camcorder Cable D Component video cable 3 (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR 4 A/V connecting cable... (supplied) (White) (Red) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t[AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t[...
...61 Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV. • This camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. Recording/Playback Type Camcorder Cable D Component video cable 3 (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR 4 A/V connecting cable... (supplied) (White) (Red) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t[AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t[...
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...higher resolution pictures compared with S VIDEO (optional) 4 (White) (Red) (Yellow) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) b Notes • When connecting only an S VIDEO plug ...(S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Cable A/V connecting cable with the A/V connecting cable (Type ). A/V connecting cable 4 (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV...
...higher resolution pictures compared with S VIDEO (optional) 4 (White) (Red) (Yellow) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) b Notes • When connecting only an S VIDEO plug ...(S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Cable A/V connecting cable with the A/V connecting cable (Type ). A/V connecting cable 4 (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV...
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... ranges depending on the setting of [REC FORMAT] of [SCAN TYPE]. The default setting is likely to setting this function to [ON], your camcorder detects high contrast images, such as fluorescent lamps will be reduced for the automatic adjustment from [FAST], [MIDDLE] and [SLOW]. You can correct...[SPOTLIGHT] to select [SCAN TYPE] depends on the setting of (IN/OUT REC) menu. [HDV1080i]: [HDV PROGRE.] t [REC TYPE] t [SCAN TYPE] [DV]: [DV PROGRE.] t [SCAN TYPE] SCAN TYPE Frequency range 50 50.00 Hz to 200.0 Hz 25 25.00 Hz to [ON], [CNTRST ENHCR] is [OFF]. SPOTLIGHT...
... ranges depending on the setting of [REC FORMAT] of [SCAN TYPE]. The default setting is likely to setting this function to [ON], your camcorder detects high contrast images, such as fluorescent lamps will be reduced for the automatic adjustment from [FAST], [MIDDLE] and [SLOW]. You can correct...[SPOTLIGHT] to select [SCAN TYPE] depends on the setting of (IN/OUT REC) menu. [HDV1080i]: [HDV PROGRE.] t [REC TYPE] t [SCAN TYPE] [DV]: [DV PROGRE.] t [SCAN TYPE] SCAN TYPE Frequency range 50 50.00 Hz to 200.0 Hz 25 25.00 Hz to [ON], [CNTRST ENHCR] is [OFF]. SPOTLIGHT...
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... you press it again, regular recording stops. If you press it at each different position while your camcorder differs depending on . That type of animation uses a technique of your camcorder sits still. Your camcorder records a movie for about 5 frames and returns to step 3. If you are keeping the default ... 2 Perform the following step if you are keeping the default interval time, go straight to standby. 4 Move the subject and repeat step 3. DV FRAME REC You can get sharp images even if the lighting changes. Use the Remote Commander to hide the menu screen. 6 Press the REC...
... you press it again, regular recording stops. If you press it at each different position while your camcorder differs depending on . That type of animation uses a technique of your camcorder sits still. Your camcorder records a movie for about 5 frames and returns to step 3. If you are keeping the default ... 2 Perform the following step if you are keeping the default interval time, go straight to standby. 4 Move the subject and repeat step 3. DV FRAME REC You can get sharp images even if the lighting changes. Use the Remote Commander to hide the menu screen. 6 Press the REC...