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When recording in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that you use mini DVCAM cassettes. Types of "Memory Stick" you use mini DV cassettes. "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it for future reference. Read this first Before operating this...played back on a DV format cassette. • HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2 format, which is capable of cassette you can use in your camcorder You can use any "Memory Stick" that you can use in your camcorder Your camcorder is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite) digital and ...
When recording in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that you use mini DVCAM cassettes. Types of "Memory Stick" you use mini DV cassettes. "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it for future reference. Read this first Before operating this...played back on a DV format cassette. • HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2 format, which is capable of cassette you can use in your camcorder You can use any "Memory Stick" that you can use in your camcorder Your camcorder is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite) digital and ...
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..., the subjects passing by playing them back on -screen displays in this manual • The images of such materials may be notable in the HDV format cannot be played back on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other... language are subject to playing them back on the icons used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. This phenomenon may appear different. • The on other devices. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is connected. Features available for illustrating the operating procedures.
..., the subjects passing by playing them back on -screen displays in this manual • The images of such materials may be notable in the HDV format cannot be played back on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other... language are subject to playing them back on the icons used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. This phenomenon may appear different. • The on other devices. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is connected. Features available for illustrating the operating procedures.
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...) Playing the picture on a TV 57 Using the Menu 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... 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 87 (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) (MEMORY SET) menu 89 Settings for...
...) Playing the picture on a TV 57 Using the Menu 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... 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 87 (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) (MEMORY SET) menu 89 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 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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...lever of the Memory Recording Unit on the i.LINK cradle. Attach the Memory Recording Unit to your camcorder. To attach the Memory Recording Unit to the i.LINK Cradle Attach the Memory Recording Unit to ... refer to the i.LINK Cradle as illustrated. z Tips • Refer to close the lens cover. HDV/DV jack (6-pin) 13 To remove the Memory Recording Unit from the i.LINK Cradle Slide the unit upward... while pushing the RELEASE lever of HVR- To open or close the shutter of the Lens hood with lens cover. Move the lens...
...lever of the Memory Recording Unit on the i.LINK cradle. Attach the Memory Recording Unit to your camcorder. To attach the Memory Recording Unit to the i.LINK Cradle Attach the Memory Recording Unit to ... refer to the i.LINK Cradle as illustrated. z Tips • Refer to close the lens cover. HDV/DV jack (6-pin) 13 To remove the Memory Recording Unit from the i.LINK Cradle Slide the unit upward... while pushing the RELEASE lever of HVR- To open or close the shutter of the Lens hood with lens cover. Move the lens...
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...the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to OFF. See page 121 for a while, run down the battery and store it. Recording in the HDV format Battery pack Continuous recording time NP-F570 130 (supplied) 130 NP-F770 265 270 NP-F970 395 400 Typical recording time* 75 75 ...F770 230 NP-F970 310 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Bottom: When recording with this camcorder. b Notes • You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed 180 360 375 545 570 ...
...the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to OFF. See page 121 for a while, run down the battery and store it. Recording in the HDV format Battery pack Continuous recording time NP-F570 130 (supplied) 130 NP-F770 265 270 NP-F970 395 400 Typical recording time* 75 75 ...F770 230 NP-F970 310 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Bottom: When recording with this camcorder. b Notes • You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed 180 360 375 545 570 ...
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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." 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. Do the following steps to CAMERA while pressing the green button. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 24
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." 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. Do the following steps to CAMERA while pressing the green button. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 24
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...Stick Duo" You can capture still images during recording. When you want to save as a still image. z Tips • See page 139 for Sony "Memory Stick Duo." z Tips • Image sizes of "Memory Stick Duo." When the shutter speed is completed. While using shot transition - appears... when the recording is slower than 1/50 - You can capture an image in your camcorder with [PB ZOOM] set to [ON] (p. 92). • You cannot store a still image under the following conditions: - Recording in HDV format/DVCAM (DV) format (16:9): 1.2M - While using smooth slow rec - ...
...Stick Duo" You can capture still images during recording. When you want to save as a still image. z Tips • See page 139 for Sony "Memory Stick Duo." z Tips • Image sizes of "Memory Stick Duo." When the shutter speed is completed. While using shot transition - appears... when the recording is slower than 1/50 - You can capture an image in your camcorder with [PB ZOOM] set to [ON] (p. 92). • You cannot store a still image under the following conditions: - Recording in HDV format/DVCAM (DV) format (16:9): 1.2M - While using smooth slow rec - ...
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... set to other than [OFF] (p. 86). • The center of the screen is magnified by about 1.5 times when [SCAN TYPE] in [HDV PROGRE.] or [DV PROGRE.] of the screen is magnified by about 3 seconds in mode A. This function enables you press the button again. adjustment,...use the automatic adjustment functions in mode B. The focal distance is set the focus ring to the original size when you release the button, your camcorder returns to which [ONE PUSH AF] is assigned. If you start recording during manual focusing. appears on a distant subject (Focus infinity) b...
... set to other than [OFF] (p. 86). • The center of the screen is magnified by about 1.5 times when [SCAN TYPE] in [HDV PROGRE.] or [DV PROGRE.] of the screen is magnified by about 3 seconds in mode A. This function enables you press the button again. adjustment,...use the automatic adjustment functions in mode B. The focal distance is set the focus ring to the original size when you release the button, your camcorder returns to which [ONE PUSH AF] is assigned. If you start recording during manual focusing. appears on a distant subject (Focus infinity) b...
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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 HDV format and DVCAM (DV) format are mixed. 50
.... • 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 HDV format and DVCAM (DV) format are mixed. 50
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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 search for how to delete. 2 Press the MEMORY/DELETE button. 3 Select [YES] with the ...To display the list of still images, press the MEMORY/INDEX button again. To adjust the volume Adjust the volume with time code that your camcorder only when its contents are recorded in the LP mode. • Time code and user bits will be displayed correctly when you want to ...
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 search for how to delete. 2 Press the MEMORY/DELETE button. 3 Select [YES] with the ...To display the list of still images, press the MEMORY/INDEX button again. To adjust the volume Adjust the volume with time code that your camcorder only when its contents are recorded in the LP mode. • Time code and user bits will be displayed correctly when you want to ...
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... will be displayed. • An accurate shutter speed may not be displayed in the same area when you play back the tape on your camcorder (Status check) You can view the battery information for about 7 seconds. D Gain E Shutter speed F White balance appears during playback of the... is 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 ...
... will be displayed. • An accurate shutter speed may not be displayed in the same area when you play back the tape on your camcorder (Status check) You can view the battery information for about 7 seconds. D Gain E Shutter speed F White balance appears during playback of the... is 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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... an i.LINK cable, 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 be connected. If you connect your camcorder to a high definition TV A movie recorded in HD quality is played back in SD quality.... HDV/DV 2 COMPONENT OUT HDMI OUT 3 1 4 b Notes • Set all the necessary menu items before you change the ...
... an i.LINK cable, 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 be connected. If you connect your camcorder to a high definition TV A movie recorded in HD quality is played back in SD quality.... HDV/DV 2 COMPONENT OUT HDMI OUT 3 1 4 b Notes • Set all the necessary menu items before you change the ...
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... example, no sound or image). Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of your TV. Connecting HDMI OUT jack to an external device supplies high quality images and digital audio to the... t [1080i/576i] (85) 4 A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red) (Yellow) b Notes • When you . 58 B1 HDMI cable (optional) HDMI IN (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) b Notes • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI cable. An A/V connecting cable is an interface to output audio signals. z Tips •...
... example, no sound or image). Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of your TV. Connecting HDMI OUT jack to an external device supplies high quality images and digital audio to the... t [1080i/576i] (85) 4 A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red) (Yellow) b Notes • When you . 58 B1 HDMI cable (optional) HDMI IN (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (83) b Notes • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI cable. An A/V connecting cable is an interface to output audio signals. z Tips •...
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... not compatible with HDV1080i, connect your TV. • This camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. Type Camcorder Cable : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages 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 ...8226; 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 ...
... not compatible with HDV1080i, connect your TV. • This camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. Type Camcorder Cable : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages 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 ...8226; 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 ...
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... [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [ON] (86) b Notes • The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that fits the terminal on the TV to be attached. * Change the settings according to the audio input jack of your TV. • This camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK ...your TV. Refer to output audio signals. 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[COMPONENT]...
... [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [ON] (86) b Notes • The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that fits the terminal on the TV to be attached. * Change the settings according to the audio input jack of your TV. • This camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK ...your TV. Refer to output audio signals. 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[COMPONENT]...
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... 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/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) * Change the settings...
... 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/DV] t [AUTO] (83) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85) * Change the settings...
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... images. The default setting is [50.00Hz]. CNTRST ENHCR When you set the shutter speed so that horizontal strips do not want to [ON], your camcorder detects high contrast images, such as fluorescent lamps will be reduced for the automatic adjustment from [FAST], [MIDDLE] and [SLOW]. b Notes • The ... 200.0 Hz FLCKR REDUCE B ON Reduces flickering. How to select [SCAN TYPE] depends on the setting of [REC FORMAT] 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...
... images. The default setting is [50.00Hz]. CNTRST ENHCR When you set the shutter speed so that horizontal strips do not want to [ON], your camcorder detects high contrast images, such as fluorescent lamps will be reduced for the automatic adjustment from [FAST], [MIDDLE] and [SLOW]. b Notes • The ... 200.0 Hz FLCKR REDUCE B ON Reduces flickering. How to select [SCAN TYPE] depends on the setting of [REC FORMAT] 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...
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AU.LVL DISP (Audio level display) When you set this function to [ON], you can display the audio level meter on [SCAN TYPE], see [HDV PROGRE.] (p. 84) or [DV PROGRE.] (p. 84). FOCUS DISP You can select how to display the shutter speed. B SECOND Displays the shutter speed ...METER Displays the focal distance in degrees. DEGREE Displays the shutter speed in meters. When [SCAN TYPE] is set to the period that your camcorder reads image data from the settings that the settings are automatically adjusted values. • The displayed settings are different from the image sensor is...
AU.LVL DISP (Audio level display) When you set this function to [ON], you can display the audio level meter on [SCAN TYPE], see [HDV PROGRE.] (p. 84) or [DV PROGRE.] (p. 84). FOCUS DISP You can select how to display the shutter speed. B SECOND Displays the shutter speed ...METER Displays the focal distance in degrees. DEGREE Displays the shutter speed in meters. When [SCAN TYPE] is set to the period that your camcorder reads image data from the settings that the settings are automatically adjusted values. • The displayed settings are different from the image sensor is...
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...select a type of signals. DV ( ) Records in parentheses appear when the items are marked with B. VCR HDV/DV You can record or play back a movie reproduced by the selected type of output signal to an external ...device through an i.LINK cable (p. 86). During the i.LINK connection, recognizes HDV signals and DVCAM (DV) signals, and automatically inputs or outputs the Continued , 83 Using the Menu DISP OUTPUT... Set also [DV REC MODE] when you connect your camcorder to the LCD screen and viewfinder. When you record in this format.
...select a type of signals. DV ( ) Records in parentheses appear when the items are marked with B. VCR HDV/DV You can record or play back a movie reproduced by the selected type of output signal to an external ...device through an i.LINK cable (p. 86). During the i.LINK connection, recognizes HDV signals and DVCAM (DV) signals, and automatically inputs or outputs the Continued , 83 Using the Menu DISP OUTPUT... Set also [DV REC MODE] when you connect your camcorder to the LCD screen and viewfinder. When you record in this format.