Sony HVR-Z7P Manual
Sony
Videokamera
HVR-Z7P
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Operating Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference
HVR-Z7E/Z7P
2
Read this first
Before operating this unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
Types of cassette you can use in your
camcorder
Your camcorder is capable of recording in
HDV, DVCAM and DV formats.
When recording in HDV/DV format, Sony
recommends that you use mini DV
cassettes.
When recording in DVCAM format, Sony
recommends that you use mini DVCAM
cassettes. Your camcorder does not support
the Cassette Memory function (p. 118).
The HDV format
• Digital high-definition (HD) video signals
are recorded and played back on a DV
format cassette.
• HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2
format, which is adopted in BS (broadcast
satellite) digital and terrestrial digital
HDTV broadcastings and in Blu-ray disc
recorders.
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
in your camcorder
You can use any “Memory Stick” that has
the following markings.
“Memory Stick Duo”
(This size can be used with your
camcorder.)
“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
bNotes
• You cannot use any type of memory card
except “Memory Stick Duo.”
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used
only with “Memory Stick PRO”
compatible equipment.
• Do not attach a label or the like on a
“Memory Stick Duo” or a “Memory Stick
Duo” Adaptor.
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with
“Memory Stick” compatible equipment,
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the
“Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor.
Notes on use
3
Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following part.
bNotes
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof
or waterproof.
See “About handling of your camcorder”
( p. 124).
• Do not connect cables to your camcorder
with their terminals placed the wrong
way. Squeezing the terminals into your
camcorder's jacks may damage them or
results in a malfunction of your
camcorder.
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white,
red, blue, or green in color) that appear
constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder. These points are normal
results of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
Do not expose your camcorder’s
viewfinder, lens, or LCD screen to the
sun or strong light source for extended
periods.
• Intense light sources, especially the sun
will converge on the viewfinder or lens
and damage the internal parts of your
camcorder. Avoid sunlight or other strong
light sources when storing your
camcorder. Protect this device by always
closing the lens cover or by placing it in
its bag when not in use.
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the
picture and sound are recorded without
any problems.
LCD panel
Viewfinder
Lens hood
Accessory shoe
adaptor
Memory recording
unit
Microphone or
Microphone holder
Black point
White, red, blue or green points
Continued ,
4
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need a PAL
system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
• Because of the way that the image device
(CMOS sensor) reads out image signals,
the subjects passing by the frame rapidly
might appear crooked depending on the
recording conditions. This phenomenon
may be notable in displays having high
motion resolution.
• Because of the way that the image device
(CMOS sensor) reads out image signals,
the following phenomena may occur. The
phenomena can be reduced by adjusting
the shutter speed.
– Horizontal lines appear on the screen
during recording under fluorescent
lights.
– Images on the screen look horizontally
divided when a subject is lighted with
flashlight.
On playing back HDV tapes on other
devices
A tape recorded in the HDV format cannot
be played back on a device that is not
compatible with the HDV format.
Check the contents of tapes by playing
them back on this camcorder prior to
playing them back on other devices.
Notes on the icons used in this
manual
Features available for the HDV
format only.
Features available for the DVCAM
format only.
Features available for the DV SP
format only.
The function that can be used when
i.LINK cable is connected.
The function that can be assigned to
an ASSIGN button.
About this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the
viewfinder used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different.
• The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 23).
• Design and specifications of recording
media and other accessories are subject to
change without notice.
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by
Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony
Corporation, and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical
of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your
camcorder is T -coated to suppress
unwanted reflections and faithfully
reproduce colors.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The
number value indicates the amount of light
from a subject coming into the lens.
Read this first (Continued)
5
Table of Contents
Read this first ...........................................................................................2
Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............................................................8
Step 2: Attaching the supplied items ......................................................10
Step 3: Charging the battery pack ..........................................................16
Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly .....19
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................20
Step 6: Setting the date and time ...........................................................22
Changing the language setting .......................................................... 23
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................24
Recording ...............................................................................................26
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings .............................29
Adjusting the zoom ............................................................................. 29
Adjusting the focus manually.............................................................. 30
Adjusting the exposure ....................................................................... 32
Adjusting to natural color (White balance).......................................... 34
Adjusting the black balance ............................................................... 35
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)................................. 35
Adjusting the volume .......................................................................... 43
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................45
Recording an index signal .................................................................. 46
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review).............. 47
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
(End search) ....................................................................................... 47
Playing back the most recently recorded movies
(Last scene review)............................................................................. 47
Using the Shot transition ........................................................................48
Marking focal point on the screen (Focus marking) ...............................51
Playback .................................................................................................52
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................55
Changing the screen .......................................................................... 55
Displaying recording data (Data code) .............................................. 55
Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ................. 56
Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info).................................... 56
Locating a scene on a tape ....................................................................57
Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)................ 57
Getting Started
Recording/Playback
Continued ,
6
Searching for a recording start point (Index search)..........................57
Playing the picture on a TV .................................................................... 59
Using the menu items ........................................................... 66
Menu items ............................................................................................68
(CAMERA SET) menu .................................................................... 71
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/
BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.)
(AUDIO SET) menu .......................................................................78
Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/XLR SET, etc.)
(DISPLAY SET) menu ..................................................................... 81
Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP
OUTPUT, etc.)
(IN/OUT REC) menu ....................................................................... 85
Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./
VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.)
(TC/UB SET) menu ......................................................................... 89
(TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.)
(MEMORY SET) menu .................................................................... 91
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (ALL ERASE/FORMAT, etc.)
(OTHERS) menu .............................................................................92
Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (QUICK REC/BEEP,
etc.)
Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. ............................................... 96
Recording pictures from a VCR .......................................................... 100
Copying movies on a tape to a computer ............................................ 102
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................105
Warning indicators and messages ....................................................... 115
Using the Menu
Dubbing/Editing
Troubleshooting
Table of Contents (Continued)
7
Using your camcorder abroad ..............................................................117
Maintenance and precautions ..............................................................118
HDV format and recording/playback ................................................ 118
Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats........................................... 119
About the “Memory Stick” ................................................................. 121
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ............................................. 122
About i.LINK...................................................................................... 123
About x.v.Color ................................................................................. 124
About handling of your camcorder ................................................... 124
Specifications .......................................................................................128
Identifying parts and controls ...............................................................132
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder ......................................139
Index .....................................................................................................142
Additional Information
Quick Reference
8
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
• The cassette tape and “Memory Stick Duo” are
not included. See pages 2, 118 121 and for types
of cassette tapes and “Memory Stick Duo” that
you can use on your camcorder.
Carl Zeiss lens (VCL-412BWH) (1) (p. 10)
This lens is pre-mounted.
Memory Recording Unit (HVR-MRC1) (1)
( p. 14)
i.LINK Cradle (HVRA-CR1) (1) (p. 15)
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570) (1)
( p. 16 122, )
AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VQ1050) (1)
( )p. 16
Large eyecup (1) (p. 21)
Lens hood with lens cover (1) (p. 14)
This lens hood is pre-mounted.
Wind Screen (1), Microphone (ECM-XM1)
(1) (p. 13 )
Accessory shoe adaptor (1) (p. 133)
Accessory shoe kit (Accessory shoe (1),
Accessory shoe plate (1), screws (4))
( )p. 132
Lens mount cap (1) (p. 137),
Rear lens cap (1) (p. 137 )
Wireless Remote Commander
(RMT-831) (1) (p. )138
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 59, 96)
Component video cable (1) (p. 59)
9
Getting Started
Connecting cord (DK-415) (1) (p. 18)
Test chart for flange focal length
adjustment (1) (p. )11
CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder” (1)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
10
Step 2: Attaching the supplied items
Make sure to turn off the POWER switch of
your camcorder before mounting the lens.
Refer to the manuals provided with the lens
for details on the proper handling of the
lens.
1Push the lens locking lever C up and
remove the lens or the lens mount cap
from the lens mount.
2Align the center slot in the lens mount
with the center pin on the lens, and
insert the lens into the mount.
3While holding the lens in place, push
the lens locking lever C down to
mount the lens.
bNotes
• If the lens is not properly locked, it may come
off when in use, which may cause a serious
problem. Make sure that the lens is securely
locked. Sony recommends that you set the lens
securing tab B as illustrated.
1Push the lens locking lever C up and
remove the lens or the lens mount cap
from the lens mount.
2Align the center slot in the lens mount
with the center pin on the lens, and
insert the lens into the mount.
3While holding the lens in place, push
the lens locking lever C down to
mount the lens.
4Connect the lens cable to the LENS jack
A.
bNotes
• The maximum power current that your
camcorder can supply to a lens is 500 mA. Do
not attach an interchangeable lens that requires
over 500 mA power current. If you do so, it may
damage your camcorder.
• Power is not supplied to the LENS jack A un til
the lens locking lever is pushed down and C
the lens is securely mounted.
• Use a lens mount adaptor suitable for your lens.
– 1/3" bayonet mount lens
You can mount the lens without an adaptor.
– 2/3" bayonet mount lens
Use a Fujinon ACM-17.
A focal length is twice as that without the
adaptor.
– 1/2" bayonet mount lens
Use a Fujinon ACM-12.
A focal length is 1.3 times as that without the
adaptor.
– SONY 1/2" bayonet mount lens
Use a Fujinon ACM-19.
A focal length is 1.3 times as that without the
adaptor.
Your lens performance is not guaranteed.
• When you mount a lens other than a Carl Zeiss
lens, you cannot use the following menu items.
Even you set those menu items, the settings do
not take effect.
Mounting the lens
Mounting the Carl Zeiss lens
Mounting non-Carl Zeiss lens
For the lens with the lens cable (12 Pin)
AF ASSIST
ASSIGN BTN
CAMERA
ASSIGN#
FOCUS
FOCUS INFNTY
FOCUS MACRO
ONE PUSH AF
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Getting Started
# shows the ASSIGN BTN number.
*If your lens does not have a zoom display
function, the zoom position is not displayed on
the screen.
**Your camcorder does not display the extender
indicator when you use the extender function of
the lens.
# shows the ASSIGN BTN number.
• If the lens is not properly locked, it may come
off when in use, which may cause a serious
problem. Make sure that the lens is securely
locked. Sony recommends that you set the lens
securing tab B as illustrated.
• Press the REC START/STOP button on the
handle or the START/STOP button on the
Remote Commander to record when using a
lens that does not have a lens cable.
zTips
• When you attach a non-Carl Zeiss lens, Sony
recommends that you adjust the black balance
with the iris closed before recording. (p. 35)
You need to adjust the flange focal length
(the distance from the lens flange to the
plane of the image along the optical axis)
when you have changed lenses.
zTips
• Your camcorder can store flange focal length
data for ten different Carl Zeiss lenses (VCL-
412BWH/VCL-308BWH). If you remount the
lens after you have mounted ten different lenses
and adjusted their flange focal length, you need
to adjust the flange focal length for the lens even
for the Carl Zeiss lens whose flange focal length
has been adjusted.
ASSIGN BTN
LENS
L1
L2
FLANGE BACK
FOCUS DISP
FOCUS MACRO
HANDLE ZOOM
SHOT TRANSITION
STEADYSHOT
S.TRANS/F.MARK
ZOOM DISPLAY*
Extender indicator**
For the lens without the lens cable (12 Pin)
AF ASSIST
ASSIGN BTN
CAMERA
ASSIGN#
FOCUS
FOCUS INFNTY
FOCUS MACRO
ONE PUSH AF
ASSIGN BTN
LENS
L1
L2
RET
AT IRIS LMT
CAM DATA DSP (Iris value)
FLANGE BACK
FOCUS DISP
For the lens with the lens cable (12 Pin)
FOCUS MACRO
HANDLE ZOOM
SHOT TRANSITION
STEADYSHOT
S.TRANS/F.MARK
ZOOM DISPLAY
Adjusting the flange focal length (for
Carl Zeiss lens)
For the lens without the lens cable (12 Pin)
Continued ,
12
Adjusting the flange focal length
automatically
1Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to
MANUAL.
2Set the IRIS switch E to MAN.
3Set the gain to 0dB with the gain switch
H.
If you have not changed the gain switch
setting from the default, set the gain
switch H to L.
Press the GAIN button to enable manual
gain adjustment.
4Set the shutter speed to automatic
adjustment mode (p. .33)
5Fully open the aperture with the iris ring
I.
6Place the flange focal length adjustment
test chart A about 2-3 meters (7-10
feet) away.
Adjust the lighting or the ND filter B
so that a subject is properly lighted.
7Set the ZOOM switch J to SERVO.
8Select [AUTO ADJUST] in [FLANGE
BACK] of (CAMERA SET) menu
(p. .78)
9Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial G.
The flange focal length adjustment starts
and [EXECUTING] appears on the screen.
When the adjustment is completed,
[Completed.] appears on the screen.
If the adjustment fails, [Could not adjust.]
appears on the screen. Try the adjustment
again.
Adjusting the flange focal length
manually
1 1Perform steps through 6 of
“Adjusting the flange focal length
automatically.”
2Set the ZOOM switch J to MANUAL.
3Select [MANU ADJUST] in [FLANGE
BACK] of (CAMERA SET)
menu.
4Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial G.
5Turn the zoom ring D fully to the
telephoto side.
6Turn the focus ring C until the subject
comes in focus, then press the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial G.
7Turn the zoom ring D fully to the wide
angle side.
Step 2: Attaching the supplied items (Continued)
13
Getting Started
8Turn the focus ring C until the subject
comes in focus, then press the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial G.
When the adjustment is completed,
[Completed.] appears on the screen.
If the adjustment fails, [Could not adjust.]
appears on the screen. Try the adjustment
again.
zTips
• You can check the focusing easily if you do the
following before adjusting the focal length.
– Set [PEAKING] in the (DISPLAY
SET) menu to [ON] (p. 81).
– Press the ASSIGN button to which
[EXP.FOCUS] is assigned (L2 button by
default) (p. 45).
• If the adjustment fails, confirm the following.
– A bright subject is not within the view.
– The ND filter switch does not stop at halfway
between two positions.
1Attach the wind screen B to the
supplied microphone A.
2Place the microphone A in the
microphone holder C with the
model name facing upward, close
the cover, and shut the clamp.
3Connect the plug of the
microphone to the INPUT1 jack
D.
Push the plug in the jack until it is
securely locked.
4Put the microphone cable into the
cable holder E.
5Select the channel with the REC
CH SELECT switch F.
The channel to be used differs
depending on the relationship between
the REC CH SELECT switch positions
and the input jacks.
See the table below.
Attaching the supplied
microphone
LINE
INPUT2 INPUT1
MIC
MIC
LINE
MIC
MIC
INPUT2 INPUT1
Put the cable in the outer cable holder.
Continued ,
14
z Tips
• See page 43 for adjusting the volume.
• Set the INPUT1/INPUT2 switch to MIC+48V
when you use the supplied microphone.
• When you connect a device that supports the
+48V power source to the INPUT1 or INPUT2
jack, set the INPUT1/INPUT2 switch to MIC
prior to connecting the device. When you
disconnect the device, set the INPUT1/INPUT2
switch to MIC first, then disconnect it.
Align the marks on the lens hood to
those on the camcorder, and turn the
lens hood in the direction of the
arrow 2.
To remove the Lens hood with lens
cover
Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction
to the arrow 2 in the illustration while
pressing the PUSH (lens hood release)
button.
z Tips
• If you attach or remove a 72mm (2 7/8 in.) PL
filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood
with lens cover.
To open or close the shutter of the
Lens hood with lens cover
Move the lens cover lever up or down to
open or close the lens cover.
Make sure that the HDV/DV jack cover is
closed.
Attach the Memory Recording Unit to your
camcorder as illustrated after inserting your
CompactFlash Card into it.
For details, refer to the Operating
Instructions of the Memory Recording Unit
on the CD-ROM.
REC CH SELECT
switch position Input jack Channel to
be used
CH1, CH2 INPUT1 Channel1
Channel2
INPUT2 -
CH1 INPUT1 Channel1
INPUT2 Channel2
Attaching the lens hood with lens
cover
PUSH (lens hood release) button
Attaching Memory Recording Unit
Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to
open the lens cover, and move the lever to
CLOSE to close the lens cover.
Step 2: Attaching the supplied items (Continued)
15
Getting Started
b Notes
• You cannot use the HDV/DV jack when the
Memory Recording Unit is attached to your
camcorder.
• We recommend using Sony CompactFlash
Cards with your Memory Recording Unit.
When you use non-Sony CompactFlash
Cards, data may be recorded incorrectly.
When you use non-Sony CompactFlash
Cards, we recommend that you test them
beforehand as follows.
1 Format the CompactFlash Card w ith the
Memory Recording Unit.
2 Record at least 20 clips of ab out 10
seconds each in HDV recording mode.
3 If you have nonlinear editing software,
load the files into it and check whether
you can edit the data correctly.
To remove the Memory Recording
Unit
Slide the unit upward while pushing the
RELEASE lever of the Memory Recording
Unit downward.
To attach the Memory Recording Unit
to the i.LINK Cradle
Attach the Memory Recording Unit to the
i.LINK Cradle as illustrated.
To remove the Memory Recording
Unit from the i.LINK Cradle
Slide the unit upward while pushing the
RELEASE lever of the Memory Recording
Unit downward.
z Tips
• Refer to the operating instructions of HVR-
MRC1 on the supplied CD-ROM for details on
the i.LINK cradle.
Using non-Sony CompactFlash Cards
HDV/DV jack (6-pin)
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack (L series) with the
supplied AC Adaptor/Charger.
bNotes
• You cannot use batteries other than the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series)
(p. 122).
1Set the mode change switch to
CHARGE.
2Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor/Charger.
3Connect the mains lead to the
wall socket.
4Place the battery pack in the slot
of the AC Adaptor/Charger, press
it down, and slide it in the
direction of the arrow as
illustrated.
The charge lamp turns on and charging
starts.
After charging the battery
All segments of the battery mark ( )
appear in the display window when the
normal charge of the battery is completed.
You can fully charge the battery pack if you
continue charging the battery pack after the
charge lamp turns off until the battery mark
with “FULL” appears (full charge). The
battery life of the fully charged battery is
slightly longer than that of the normally
charged battery.
Remove the battery pack from the AC
Adaptor/Charger when the charge is
completed.
zTips
• You can check the remaining battery life with
the battery info function (p. 56).
To attach the battery pack
Press the battery pack against the back of
your camcorder and slide it down.
2
4
4
4
444 1
3
Charge lamp
17
Getting Started
To remove the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Push the
BATT RELEASE (battery release) button
and remove the battery pack.
To store the battery pack
If the battery pack will not be used for a
while, run down the battery and store it. See
page 123 for details on storage of the
battery pack.
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
bNotes
• You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with
this camcorder.
Recording in the HDV format
Recording in the DVCAM (DV) format
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder
while the LCD panel is closed.
*Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
HDV format pictures
Battery pack Charging time
NP-F570 (supplied) 145
NP-F770 230
NP-F970 310
BATT RELEASE
(battery release) button
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
NP-F570
(supplied)
130 75
130 75
NP-F770 265 155
270 155
NP-F970 395 235
400 235
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
Battery pack LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
NP-F570
(supplied)
175 180
NP-F770 360 375
NP-F970 545 570
Continued ,
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DVCAM (DV) format pictures
*When the LCD backlight turns on.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF.
• The Battery Info (p. 56) will not be correctly
displayed under the following conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– 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 Memory Recording Unit or a video light
(optional).
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C
(77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)) is
recommended).
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
You can use the AC Adaptor/Charger to
obtain AC power.
1Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor/Charger.
2Connect the mains lead to the wall
socket.
3Connect the connecting cable (DK-415)
to the AC Adaptor/Charger.
4Set the mode change switch of the AC
Adaptor/Charger to VCR/CAMERA.
5Press the connecting part of the
connecting cable (DK-415) against the
back of your camcorder in the battery
slot and slide it down.
On the AC Adaptor/Charger
• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC
Adaptor/Charger. Disconnect the AC Adaptor/
Charger from the wall outlet immediately if any
malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor/Charger placed in a
narrow space, such as between a wall and
furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor/Charger or battery terminal with any
metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor/
Charger.
Battery pack LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
NP-F570
(supplied)
180 190
NP-F770 375 390
NP-F970 570 595
Using an outside power source
1
2
4
3
5
AC Adaptor/
Charger
Mains
lead
To the wall
socket
Mode
change
switch
Connecting cord
DK-415
Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
19
Getting Started
Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your
camcorder properly
To record or play back, set the POWER
switch to the respective positions.
When you use your camcorder for the first
time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears
( p. 22).
1Slide the POWER switch to
CAMERA or VCR while you press
the green button.
CAMERA: To record pictures.
VCR: To play or edit pictures.
bNotes
• The current date and time appear on the LCD
screen for a few seconds when you turn on your
camcorder once you set the date and time
([CLOCK SET], p. 22).
2Hold the camcorder properly.
3Ensure a good grip, then fasten
the grip belt.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF while
pressing the green button.
bNotes
• If warning messages appear on the screen,
follow the instructions.
POWER switch
Slide the POWER
switch while
pressing the green
button.
20
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder
Open the LCD panel 180 degrees (1), then
rotate it to the best angle to record or play
back (2).
zTips
• You can see your mirror image on the LCD
screen by setting the LCD panel facing you. The
image will be recorded in a normal image.
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
Press and hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO
button for a few seconds until appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or when you
want to save battery power. The recorded
picture will not be affected by the setting.
To turn on the LCD backlight, press and
hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button for
a few seconds until disappears.
zTips
• You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen
from [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 84).
bNotes
• You may see primary colors shimmering in the
viewfinder when you move your eye line. This
is not a malfunction. The shimmering colors
will not be recorded on the recording media.
zTips
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight from [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 84).
• To display images both on the LCD display and
in the viewfinder, set [VF POWERMODE] to
[ON](p. 84).
• To display images in black and white in the
viewfinder, set [VF COLOR] to [OFF] (p. 84).
• Because the LCD panel on your camcorder is a
full-screen display, bottom of the screen may
look distorted, such as horizontal lines on the
screen. This does not affect on your images
recorded on your CompactFlash Card or tape.
The LCD panel
TC/U-BIT D ATA CODE
2180 degrees
(max.)
290 degrees
(max.)
DISPLAY/BATT INFO button
1Open 180 degrees.
The viewfinder
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the picture
becomes clear.
21
Getting Started
When the picture in the viewfinder is
hard to see
If you cannot see the picture in the
viewfinder clearly under bright
circumstances, use the supplied large
eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch
it slightly and align it with the eyecup
groove in the viewfinder. You can attach
the large eyecup facing either the right or
left side.
bNotes
• Do not remove the pre-attached eyecup.
Large eyecup (supplied)
Attach with the
protruding part at
the top.
22
Step 6: Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using your
camcorder for the first time. If you do not
set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or change the POWER switch
positions.
zTips
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may
be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the rechargeable battery and then set the
date and time again (p. 127).
Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for
the first time.
1Press the MENU button.
2Select (OTHERS) by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then
press the dial.
3Select [CLOCK SET] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then
press the dial.
4Set [Y] (year) by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
You can set any year up to the year
2079.
5Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour
and minute, then press the dial.
The clock starts.
SEL / PUSH EXEC
MENU P
P
SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial
MENU
button
OTHERS
RETURN
CAMERA PROF.
ASSIGN BTN
CLOCK SET
- -
:
- -
:
- -
WORLD TIME
LANGUAGE
QUICK REC
DATE REC
[MENU ]: END
CLOCK SET
[MENU ]: CANCEL
M DY
- -
2008
--:--:--:--
0 : 00 11
CLOCK SET
[MENU ]: CANCEL
M DY
- -
2008
--:--:--:--
0 : 00 11
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Getting Started
zTips
• The date and time are automatically recorded on
the tape, and can be displayed during playback
(DATA CODE button, p. 55).
.
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Press the MENU button to select the
(OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial.
Select the screen language in
[LANGUAGE] (p. 93).
Changing the language setting
24
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”
See page 118 for details on tapes including
which tapes can be used and how to protect
from overwriting tapes.
1Slide and hold the OPEN/
EJECT lever in the direction of the
arrow and open the lid.
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out.
2Insert a cassette with its window
facing outwards, then press
.
The cassette compartment automatically
slides back in.
bNotes
• Do not push the portion marked
while the cassette
compartment is sliding in. Doing so may
cause a malfunction.
3Close the lid.
zTips
• The recordable time varies depending on [DV
REC MODE] (p. 86).
To eject the cassette
Open the lid following the same procedure
as described in step 1 and remove the
cassette.
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”
marked with ,
or
(p. 121 ).
1Open the “Memory Stick Duo”
slot cover in the direction of the
arrow.
Cassette tape
OPEN/EJECT lever
Lid
Window
Push the center of the back of
the cassette lightly.
Cassette
compartment
“Memory Stick Duo”
{DO NOT PUSH}
“Memory Stick Duo” slot cover
25
Getting Started
2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot
in the right direction until it clicks.
bNotes
• If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into
the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory
Stick Duo,” the “Memory Stick Duo” slot,
or image data may be damaged.
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo”
once.
bNotes
• 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.
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick
Duo,” be careful with the “Memory Stick Duo”
from popping out and dropping.
Access lamp
26
Recording/Playback
Recording
Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo.” Do the
following steps to record movies.
• This camcorder can record movies in HDV or DVCAM (DV) format. The factory setting is HDV format
([REC FORMAT] p. 85).
1Open the shutter of the lens hood.
2Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the green button.
Lens hood
REC START/
STOP button B
POWER switch
REC START/STOP button A
Recording lamp
Recording lamp
Slide the POWER
switch while pressing
the green button.
27
Recording/Playback
3Press the REC START/STOP button (or A B).
The recording lamp lights up during recording.
To stop the movie recording, press the REC START/STOP button again.
z Tips
• When recording in HDV format, the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in DVCAM (DV)
format, you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([DV WIDE REC] p. 87).
• You can change the screen display during recording (p. 55).
• Indicators displayed on the screen during recording are shown on page 139.
• The recording lamp can be set to stay off ([REC LAMP[F]], [REC LAMP[R]] p. 94).
• You cannot record movies on a “Memory Stick Duo.”
• For low angle recording, the REC START/STOP button on the handle is convenient. Release the
HOLD lever to enable the REC START/STOP button. It might be helpful if you set the LCD panel
face up or close it after turning it face down, or lift the viewfinder up during the low angle recording.
zREC
60min
REC
00:04:50:04
[STBY] t [REC]
Continued ,
28
To capture still images
1 Assign [PHOTO] to an ASSIGN button.
2 Press the ASSIGN button to which
[PHOTO] is assigned or the PHOTO
button on the Remote Commander.
A still image will be recorded on the
“Memory Stick Duo.” appears
when the recording is completed.
You can capture still images during
movie recording.
bNotes
• You cannot store a still image under the
following conditions:
– When the shutter speed is slower than 1/50
– While using the fader
– While using smooth slow rec
– While using shot transition
– When [SCAN TYPE] is set to [25] (p. 86)
zTips
• See page 141 for indicators that appear on the
screen during recording.
Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”
(MB) and the number of recordable
pictures
bNotes
• Specifications are for Sony “Memory Stick
Duo.” The actual number of recordable pictures
can vary depending on the recording
environment and the type of “Memory Stick
Duo.”
zTips
• Image sizes of still images are as follows:
– Recording in HDV format/DVCAM (DV)
format (16:9): 1.2M
– Recording in DVCAM (DV) format (4:3):
0.9M
– Playing back in HDV format: 1.2M
– Playing back in DVCAM (DV) format (16:9):
0.2M
– Playing back in DVCAM (DV) format (4:3):
VGA
To store still images captured from
movies on a tape on “Memory Stick
Duo”
You can capture an image in a movie and
record it on a “Memory Stick Duo” as a still
image. Be sure to insert a recorded tape and
a “Memory Stick Duo” in your camcorder,
Assign [PHOTO] to any one of ASSIGN
buttons (p. 45).
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
2 Press the N (play) button to search for
the scene you want to save as a still
image. Press the ASSIGN button to
which [PHOTO] is assigned or the
PHOTO button on your Remote
Commander at the scene.
bNotes
• The recorded date and time on the tape and the
stored date and time on the “Memory Stick
Duo” are both saved on the “Memory Stick
Duo.” When you view the still images, only the
recorded date and time on the tape will be
displayed on the screen (Data code, p. 55).
• Camera data stored on the tape will not be
copied to the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• You cannot store a still image during using your
camcorder with [PB ZOOM] set to [ON] (p. 94).
1.2M
1440
×
810
0.9M
1080 ×
810
VGA
640 ×
480
0.2M
640 ×
360
256MB 370 500 1400 1750
512MB 760 1000 2850 3600
1GB 1550 2100 5900 7300
2GB 3150 4300 12000 15000
4GB 6300 8500 23500 29500
8GB 12500 17000 48000 60000
1.2M
Recording (Continued)
29
Recording/Playback
Changing the settings of your camcorder
recordings
.
Set the ZOOM switch E to SERVO.
Move the power zoom lever D slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
z Tips
• The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1
cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about
80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
• The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom
positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about 2
5/8 feet) from your camcorder.
• When you set [FOCUS MACRO] to [OFF] or
the focus ring to the mode A position (p. , 30)
you cannot focus on a subject within 80 cm
(about 2 5/8 feet) regardless of the zoom
position (p. 74).
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever D. If you move your fing er off the power
zoom lever D, the operation sound of the
power zoom lever D may also be recorded.
1 Set the ZOOM switch E to SERVO.
2 Set the handle zoom switch B to VAR
or FIX.
z Tips
• When you set the handle zoom switch B to
VAR, you can zoom in or out at variable
speed.
• When you set the handle zoom switch B to
FIX, you can zoom in or out at fixed speed
set in [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 74).
3 Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom
in or out.
b Notes
• You cannot use the handle zoom lever A when
the handle zoom switch B is set to OFF.
• You cannot change the zoom speed of the zoom
lever D with the handle zoom switch B.
You can zoom at the desired speed by
turning the zoom ring C. Fine adjustment
is also possible.
1 Set the ZOOM switch E to MANUA L.
2 Turn the zoom ring C to z oom in or
out.
z Tips
• You can remove the zoom pin.
Adjusting the zoom
Using the zoom lever
Close view: (Telephoto)
Wide view: (Wide angle)
Using the handle zoom
Using the zoom ring
Continued ,
30
You can adjust the focus manually for
different recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
– To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
– To record horizontal stripes.
– To record a subject with little contrast between
the subject and its background.
– When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
In mode A, you can manually adjust focus
without automatic adjustment functions.
Set the focus ring to the mode A position
and focus manually using the focus scale on
the lens.
b Notes
• Turn the focus ring slowly. If it is forced against
either end, the focus ring may move toward the
mode B position and move past the end, and
make noises.
In mode B, you can use the automatic
adjustment functions during manual focus
adjustment. Set the focus ring to the mode
B position and do the following steps.
1 Assign [FOCUS] to an ASSIGN button
(p. 45).
2 Press the ASSIGN button to which
[FOCUS] is assigned.
9 appears on the screen.
3 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
9 changes to when you cannot
bring any further subject in focus. 9
changes to when you cannot bring
any closer subject in focus.
z Tips
For manual focus
• Zoom in and bring your camcorder in focus,
then gradually zoom out.
• Fully zoom out and gradually zoom in when you
shoot a close subject.
To restore automatic adjustment
Press the ASSIGN button to which
[FOCUS] is assigned once again.
9 disappears and the automatic focus
adjustment is restored.
z Tips
• If you want to adjust focus automatically or use
automatic adjustment functions such as one
push auto focus during manual focus
Adjusting the focus manually
ZEBRA
ASSIGN
CH1
AUDIO LEVEL
CH2
4
1
2
3
5 6
AE SHIFT REC REVIEW
ASSIGN 1-6
buttons
Mode B
Mode A
Focus ring
Adjusting focus manually in mode A
Adjusting focus manually in mode B
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
31
Recording/Playback
adjustment, set the focus ring to mode B. You
cannot use the automatic adjustment functions
in mode A.
You can use this function only in mode B.
Do steps 1 and 2 of “Adj usting focus
manually in mode B” in advance.
1 Assign [ONE PUSH AF] to an ASSIGN
button (p. 45).
2 Record a movie while holding the
ASSIGN button to which [ONE PUSH
AF] is assigned.
Automatic focus functions as long as
you hold the ASSIGN button (9
disappears).
z Tips
• The focal distance is always displayed while
you turn the focus ring in mode A. In mode B,
the focal distance is displayed for about 3
seconds in the following cases:
– When you press the ASSIGN button to which
[FOCUS] is assigned (9 appears on the
screen).
– When you turn the focus ring while 9 is
displayed on the screen.
The focal distance is not displayed when you
use non-Carl Zeiss lenses.
During standby, press the ASSIGN button
to which [EXP.FOCUS] is assigned.
[EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the
center of the screen is magnified by about
2.0 times. It will be easier to confirm the
focus setting during manual focusing. The
screen returns to the original size when you
press the button again.
b Notes
• You cannot use the expanded focus when [REC
CTL MODE] in [EXT REC CTRL] is set to
other than [OFF] (p. 88).
• The center of the screen is magnified by about
1.5 times when [SCAN TYPE] in [HDV
PROGRE.] or [DV PROGRE.] of the (IN/
OUT REC) menu is set to [25].
• The screen returns to the original size when you
start recording during the expanded focus
display.
z Tips
• You can select a type of an expanded image
displayed during the expanded focus
([EXP.FOCUS TYPE] p. 82).
b Notes
• Focus infinity is available when the focus ring is
set to the mode B position. It is not available
during the auto focus.
1 Assign [FOCUS INFNTY] to an
ASSIGN button (p. 45).
2 Press the ASSIGN button to which
[FOCUS INFNTY] is assigned.
appears on the screen.
If you release the button, your camcorder
returns to the manual focus mode. This
function enables you to set focus on a distant
subject even when the focus is automatically
set on a close subject.
Using automatic focus temporarily
(One push auto focus)
Using the expanded focus (Expanded
focus)
Focusing on a distant subject (Focus
infinity)
Continued ,
32
You can manually adjust the iris to control
the volume of the light entering the lens. By
adjusting the iris, you can change or close
the aperture of the lens, which is expressed
as an F value between F1.6 and F11. The
volume of the light increases the more that
you open the aperture (decreasing F value).
The volume of the light decreases the more
that you close the aperture (increasing F
value). The current F value appears on the
screen.
1During recording or standby, set the
AUTO/MANUAL switch F to
MANUAL.
2Set the IRIS switch B to MAN.
3Adjust the iris with the iris ring C.
During the manual iris adjustment, you
can temporarily return to the auto iris
adjustment while holding down the
PUSH AUTO button A.
zTips
• The F value becomes close to F2.0 as the zoom
position changes from W to T even when you
open the aperture by setting the F value lower
than F2.0, such as F1.6.
• The range of focus, an important effect of the
aperture, is called the depth of field. The depth
of field gets shallower as the aperture is opened,
and deeper as the aperture is closed. Use the
aperture creatively to obtain the desired effect in
your photography.
• This is handy for making the background
blurred or sharp.
To adjust the iris automatically
Set the IRIS switch B or
AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO.
bNotes
• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F
to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (gain,
shutter speed, white balance) also become
automatic.
.
You can record the subject clearly by using
the ND filter D when the recording
environment is too bright. If you do not
want to reduce the volume of light, use the
ND filter 1. The ND filters 2, 3 and 4
reduce the volume of light to about 1/4,
1/16 and 1/64, respectively.
If the ND icon flashes during the iris
automatic adjustment, set the ND filter D
to the position that the icon indicates. The
ND icon does not flash during the manual
iris adjustment.
bNotes
• If you change the ND filters D during
recording, the movie and sound may be
distorted.
• will flash when your camcorder cannot
detect the ND filter positions (1/2/3/4). Check
the ND filter position.
Adjusting the exposure
Adjusting the iris
L
GAIN WHT BAL
SHUTTER
SPEED AUTO MANUAL
SEL / PUSH EXEC
MENU
M
H
B
A
PRESET
MAN
PUSH AUTO
IRIS
TW
AUTO
Adjusting the volume of light
(ND filter)
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
33
Recording/Playback
zTips
• While recording a bright subject, diffraction
may occur if you close the aperture further
down, resulting in a fuzzy focus (this is a
common phenomenon with video cameras). The
ND filter D suppresses this phenomenon and
gives better recording results.
You can adjust the gain manually when you
do not want to use the AGC (automatic gain
control).
1Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to
MANUAL during recording or standby.
2Set the gain switch H to H, M or L.
The gain value set for the selected gain
switch position appears on the screen.
You can set the gain value for each gain
switch position from [GAIN SETUP] of
the (CAMERA SET) menu
( p. 71).
To adjust the gain automatically
Press the GAIN button I, or set the
AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO.
bNotes
• When you set AUTO/MANUAL switch F to
AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris,
shutter speed, white balance) also become
automatic.
You can manually adjust and fix the shutter
speed. You can make a moving subject look
still or emphasize the movement of a
moving subject by adjusting the shutter
speed.
1During recording or standby, set
AUTO/MANUAL switch F to
MANUAL.
2Press the SHUTTER SPEED button E.
3Change the shutter speed displayed on
the screen by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial G.
You can adjust the shutter speed in a
range of 1/3 second through 1/10000
second or the extended clear scan
( ).
The denominator of the set shutter speed
appears on the screen. For example,
[100] appears on the screen when you
set the shutter speed to 1/100 second.
The larger the value on the screen, the
faster the shutter speed.
4Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial G to
lock the shutter speed.
To readjust the shutter speed, do steps
2 to 4.
zTips
• When recording a subject such as a monitor
screen, set the shutter speed in the extended
clear scan ( ) range in order to obtain
images with no horizontal bands of noise. You
can set the shutter speed for the extended clear
scan from [ECS FREQ.] in the
(CAMERA SET) menu (p. 73).
To adjust the shutter speed
automatically
Press the SHUTTER SPEED button E
twice, or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch
F to AUTO.
bNotes
• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F
to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris,
gain, white balance) also become automatic.
zTips
• It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower
shutter speed. Manual focusing with your
camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended.
• The picture may flicker or change colors under
fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, or mercury
lamps. You can reduce flickering by setting the
shutter speed to an appropriate frequency in the
extended clear scan ( ) range
([ECS FREQ.] p. 73).
Adjusting the gain
Adjusting the shutter speed
Continued ,
34
You can adjust and fix the white balance
according to the lighting conditions of
recording environment. You can store white
balance values in memory A ( A) and
memory B ( B), respectively. Unless a
white balance is readjusted, values will
remain even after the power has been
turned off.
1During recording or standby, set
the AUTO/MANUAL switch E to
MANUAL.
2Press the WHT BAL button B.
3Set the white balance memory
switch A to any one of PRESET/
A/B.
Select A or B for recording with the
white balance setting stored in memory
A or B. Select PRESET for recording
with the white balance setting set in
[OUTDOOR], [INDOOR] or [MANU
WB TEMP], which you have selected in
[WB PRESET] of the (CAMERA
SET) menu.
zTips
• You can change the outdoor white balance
setting by setting offset. Press (one push)
button C wh ile (outdoor) is selected and
turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D to se lect an
offset value from -7 (bluish) to 0 (normal, the
default setting) to +7 (reddish). You can also set
the white balance offset value from the menu
([WB OUTDR LVL] p. 71).
• You can change the color temperature. Set [WB
PRESET] to [MANU WB TEMP] and the white
balance memory switch A to PRESET, then
press the (one push) button C. T urn the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D until the desired
temperature appears on the screen, then press
Adjusting to natural color (White
balance)
L
GAIN WHT BAL
SHUTTER
SPEED
AUTO MANUAL
SEL / PUSH EXEC
MENU
M
H
B
A
PRESET
Indicator Shooting conditions
A
(Memory A)
B
(Memory B)
• White balance values
adjusted for light
sources can be stored
in memory A and
memory B. Follow the
steps in “To save the
adjusted white balance
value in memory A or
B .” (p. 35)
Outdoor
([OUTDOOR])
• Recording sunset/
sunrise, just after
sunset or just before
sunrise
• Recording neon signs
or fireworks
• Under daylight color
fluorescent lamps
n
Indoor
([INDOOR])
• Under the lighting
conditions that change
in many ways, such as
a party hall
• Under strong light
such as in a
photography studio
• Under sodium lamps
or mercury lamps
Color
temperature
([MANU WB
TEMP])
• Color temperature can
be set between 2300K
and 15000K (the
default setting is
6500K).
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
35
Recording/Playback
the dial to set the temperature. You can also set
the color temperature from the menu ([WB
TEMP SET] p. 72).
To save the adjusted white balance
value in memory A or B
1Set the white balance memory switch to
A ( A) or B ( B) in step 3 of
“Adjusting to natural color (White
balance).”
2Capture a white subject, s uch as white
paper, full-screen in the same lighting
condition as the one in which the subject
is.
3Press (one push) button C.
A or B starts flashing rapidly. It
will stay on when the white balance
adjustment is completed and the
adjusted value is stored in A or
B.
To adjust the white balance
automatically
Press the WHT BAL button B or set the
AUTO/MANUAL switch E to AUTO.
bNotes
• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch E
to AUTO, other manual adjustments (iris, gain,
and shutter speed) also become automatic.
Normally, you do not need to adjust the
black balance.
The black balance may become off in some
recording conditions.
If that happens, adjust the black balance.
The adjusted settings are stored only
temporarily. The settings return to the
default settings when you turn the power
off and back on.
1Press the MENU button during
standby.
2Select [BLK BALANCE] in the
(CAMERA SET) menu with
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
3Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial.
The black balance adjustment starts. It
will take about 15 seconds.
4When [Completed.] appears on
the screen, press the MENU
button to end this menu.
If the black balance adjustment fails
Check that the iris is closed, then try the
adjustment again.
bNotes
• When using a non-Carl Zeiss lens, close the iris
prior to the adjustment.
Adjusting the black balance
Customizing the picture quality
(Picture profile)
SEL / PUSH EXEC
MENU PROFILE
PICTURE CHECK
ST ATUS
A B
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Recording/Playback
BLACK LEVEL
To set the black level.
GAMMA
To select a gamma curve.
BLACK GAMMA
To correct gamma in low intensity area.
Item Description and settings
[MASTER BLACK] Sets the master black level.
-15 to +15
[BLACK R] Sets the black level of Rch.
[MASTER BLACK] + [BLACK R] is the black level of Rch.
-15 to +15
[BLACK G] Sets the black level of Gch.
[MASTER BLACK] + [BLACK G] is the black level of Gch.
-15 to +15
[BLACK B] Sets the black level of Bch.
[MASTER BLACK] + [BLACK B] is the black level of Bch.
-15 to +15
Item Description and settings
[STANDARD] Standard gamma curve
[CINEMATONE1] Gamma curve 1 for producing tone of film camera images
[CINEMATONE2] Gamma curve 2 for producing tone of film camera images
[ITU709] Gamma curve that corresponds to ITU-709. Gain in low intensity area:
4.5
[G5.0] Gamma curve with 5.0 of a low intensity area gain
[PD] Gamma curve for producing tone similar to DCR-PD series
[x.v.] Gamma curve similar to x.v.Color
Item Description and settings
[RANGE] Selects a correcting range.
HIGH / MIDDLE / LOW
[LEVEL] Sets the correcting level.
-7 (maximum black compression) to +7 (maximum black stretch)
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KNEE
To set knee point and slope for video signal compression to reduce over-highlighting by
limiting signals in high contrast area of the subject to the dynamic range of your camcorder.
COLOR MODE
To set type and level of colors.
COLOR LEVEL
To set the color level.
COLOR PHASE
To set the color phase.
Item Description and settings
[MODE] Selects a mode either automatic or manual.
[AUTO] : to set the knee point and slope automatically.
[MANUAL] : to set the knee point and slope manually.
[AUTO SET] Sets the maximum point and sensitivity in the automatic mode.
[MAX POINT] : Sets the maximum point.
90% ~ 100%
[SENSITIVITY] : Sets the sensitivity.
HIGH/MIDDLE/LOW
[MANUAL SET] Sets the knee point and slope manually.
[POINT] : Sets the knee point.
75% ~ 105%
[SLOPE] : Sets the knee slope.
-5(gentle) ~ +5(steep)
Item Description and settings
[TYPE] Selects a type of colors
[STANDARD] : Standard colors
[CINEMATONE1] : Film camera image-like colors good with
[GAMMA] set to [CINEMATONE1]
[CINEMATONE2] : Film camera image-like colors good with
[GAMMA] set to [CINEMATONE2]
[ITU709 MTX] : Colors corresponding to ITU-709
[LEVEL] Sets a color level when you set [TYPE] to the settings other than
[STANDARD].
1 (close to color settings of [STANDARD]) - 8 (color settings of the
selected type)
Item Description and settings
-7 (light) to +7 (dark), -8: black and white
Item Description and settings
-7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish)
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Recording/Playback
COLOR DEPTH
To set the color depth for each color phase.
This function is more effective for deep colors and less effective for light colors. The color
looks deeper as you increase the setting value to more positive side, and lighter as you
decrease the value to more negative side. This function is effective even if you set [COLOR
LEVEL] to [-8] (monotone).
COLOR CORRCT
To set items for the color correction.
Item Description and settings
[R] -7 to +7 (depth of red)
[G] -7 to +7 (depth of green)
[B] -7 to +7 (depth of blue)
[C] -7 to +7 (depth of cyan)
[M] -7 to +7 (depth of magenta)
[Y] -7 to +7 (depth of yellow)
Item Description and settings
[TYPE] Selects color correction type.
[OFF] : Not correct colors.
[COLOR REVISN] : Corrects colors stored in memory. Colors not
stored in memory (displayed in black and
white when [COLOR EXTRCT] is set) will
not be corrected.
[COLOR EXTRCT] : Displays areas in colors that are stored in the
memory. The other areas are displayed in
black and white. You can use this function to
add effects on your movies or to confirm the
colors to be stored in the memory.
[MEMORY SEL] Selects a memory to be effective.
[1]: Sets Memory 1 to be effective.
[2]: Sets Memory 2 to be effective.
[1&2]: Sets both Memory 1 and 2 to be effective.
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COLOR CORRCT (Continued)
z Tips
• Setting both memories to the same setting doubles the color correction effect.
• The settings of [COLOR CORRCT] will be retained even if the power is turned off. However, if you want
to correct colors that may change according to time of the day, weather, location, etc., it is recommended
that you set [COLOR CORRCT] again prior to recording.
• If you change the white balance value or the settings of [WB SHIFT], [COLOR LEVEL] or [COLOR
PHASE] of the picture profile, the settings of [RANGE] and [PHASE] of the selected memory will
change. When you change the white balance value or the settings of the above picture profile items after
you have set [RANGE] and [PHASE], check the settings of [COLOR CORRCT] prior to recording.
• During the automatic white balance adjustment, the white balance value automatically varies according to
the lighting conditions of your recording environment. The manual white balance adjustment is
recommended when you use [COLOR CORRCT].
Item Description and settings
[MEM1 COLOR] Sets colors stored in Memory 1.
[PHASE] : Sets color phase.
0 (purple) t 8 (red) t 16 (yellow) t
24 (green) t 31 (blue)
[RANGE] : Sets color phase range.
0 (no color selection), 1 (narrow: to select only a
single color) to 31 (wide: to select multiple colors
in similar color phase)
[SATURATION] : Sets saturation.
0 (to select from light colors to dark colors) to 31
(to select dark color)
[ONE PUSH SET]: Automatically sets [PHASE] for a subject at the
center of the marker. [SATURATION] is set to 0.
[MEM1 REVISN] Corrects colors in Memory 1.
[R GAIN] : Corrects the redness of the color in Memory 1. Tone of
cyan becomes higher as the redness decreases.
-15 (less reddish) to +15 (more reddish)
0 for no correction
[B GAIN] : Corrects the blueness of the color in Memory 1. Tone
of yellow becomes higher as the blueness decreases.
-15 (less bluish) to +15 (more bluish)
0 for no correction
[MEM2 COLOR] Sets colors stored in Memory 2.
See [MEM1 COLOR] for description and settings.
[MEM2 REVISN] Corrects colors in Memory 2.
See [MEM1 REVISN] for description and settings.
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Recording/Playback
WB SHIFT
To set items for the white balance shift.
DETAIL
To set items for the detail.
Item Description and settings
[FILTER TYPE] Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift.
[LB-CC] : Film type (color conversion and correction)
[R-B] : Video type (correction of R and B levels)
[LB[COL TEMP]] Sets a color temperature offset value.
-9 (bluish) to +9 (reddish)
[CC[MG/GR]] Sets a color correct offset value.
-9 (greenish) to +9 (magentish)
[R GAIN] Sets an R level.
-9 (low R level) to +9 (high R level)
[B GAIN] Sets a B level.
-9 (low B level) to +9 (high B level)
Item Description and settings
[LEVEL] Sets the detail level.
-7 to +7
[MANUAL SET] [ON/OFF] : Turns on and off the manual detail adjustment.
[ON] : Enables the manual detail adjustment (automatic
optimization will not be performed).
[OFF] : Disables the manual detail adjustment.
[V/H BALANCE] : Sets the horizontal (H) and vertical (V) balance of
detail.
[B/W BALANCE]: Selects the balance of the upper DETAIL (P) and
the lower DETAIL (N).
TYPE 1 (off to the lower DETAIL (N) side) to
TYPE 5 (off to the upper DETAIL (P) side)
[BLACK LIMIT] : Sets the limit level of the lower DETAIL (N).
0 (Low limit level: likely to be limited) to 7 (High
limit level: not likely to be limited)
[WHITE LIMIT] : Sets the limit level of the upper DETAIL (P).
0 (Low limit level: likely to be limited) to 7 (High
limit level: not likely to be limited)
[CRISPENING] : Sets the crispening level.
0 (shallow crispening level) to 7 (deep crispening
level)
[HI-LIGHT DTL] : Sets the DETAIL level in the high intensity areas.
-2 to +2
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SKINTONE DTL
To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles.
PROFILE NAME
To name the picture profiles set in [PP1] through [PP6] (p. 43).
COPY
To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number.
RESET
To reset the picture profile to the default setting.
Item Description and settings
[ON/OFF] Suppresses details in skin-tone areas to reduce wrinkles. Select [ON]
when you want to use this function. You can also select other areas.
[LEVEL] Sets the adjustment level.
1 (less adjust the detail) to 8 (more adjust the detail)
[COLOR SEL] Sets color items for the detail adjustment.
[PHASE] : Sets the color phase.
0 (purple) t 32 (red) t 64 (yellow) t
96 (green) t 127 (blue)
[RANGE] : Sets the color range.
0 (selects no color), 1 (narrow: selects a single
color) to 31 (wide: selects multiple colors in
similar color phases and saturation)
The detail will not be adjusted when you set
[RANGE] to 0.
[SATURATION] : Sets the color saturation.
0 (selects a light color) to 31 (selects a deep color)
[REVERSE] : Reverses the selected color range.
If you execute this function when a color has been
selected, colors that were not selected will be
selected instead.
[Y LEVEL] : Sets the color brightness.
0 (selects a dark color) to 31 (selects a brigh
color)
[Y RANGE] : Sets the color brightness range.
1 (narrows the brigtness range) to 32 (expands the
brighness range)
[ONE PUSH SET]: Automatically adjusts [PHASE],
[SATURATION] and [Y LEVEL] for a subject at
the center of the marker. [RANGE] and
[Y RANGE] will not be changed.
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Recording/Playback
To name the picture profile settings
You can name picture profile1 through 6.
1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button
B.
2 Sel ect the picture profile that you want
to name with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
A.
3 Select [SETTING] t [PROFILE
NAME] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
A.
4 Select a letter with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A. Repeat this operation
until a complete name is entered.
z Tips
• Each name can be up to 12 characters long.
Characters that can be used in profile
names:
• A to Z
• 0 to 9
• - _ / # & : . @
5 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial A.
The profile name is changed.
6 Select [ RETURN] t [OK] with
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
To copy the picture profile setting to
other picture profiles
1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button
B.
2 Select the picture profile that you want
to copy from with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.
3 Select [SETTING] t [CO PY] with
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
4 Select the number of the pic ture profile
that you want to copy to with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial A.
5 Select [YES] w ith the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.
6 Select [ RETURN] t [OK] with th e
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
To reset the picture profile settings
You can reset the picture profile settings by
each picture profile number. You cannot
reset all picture profile settings at once.
1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button
B.
2 Select the number of the pic ture profile
that you want to reset with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial A.
3 Select [SETTING] t [RESE T] t
[YES] t [ RETURN] t [OK]
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
You can adjust the volume of a microphone
connected to the INPUT1/INPUT2 jack.
z Tips
• See page 13 for details on attaching the supplied
microphone and on the REC CH SELECT
switch.
CANCEL
OK
P I CTURE PROF I LE END
PICT. PROFILE
Adjusting the volume
LINE
INPUT2 INPUT1
MIC
MIC
LINE
MIC
MIC
A
B
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44
1Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch
(CH1/CH2) A of the channel to be
adjusted to MAN.
appears on the screen.
2Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial B to
adjust the volume during
recording or standby.
To restore automatic adjustment
Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch (CH1/CH2) A of
the manually adjusted channel to AUTO.
b Notes
• When you use a microphone that does not
support the MIC+48V, set the INPUT1/INPUT2
switch to MIC. If you use it with the INPUT1/
INPUT2 switch set to MIC+48V, it may be
damaged or the recorded sound may be
distorted.
z Tips
• For other settings, see the (AUDIO SET)
menu (p. 78).
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
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Recording/Playback
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons
Some functions need to be assigned to the
ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a
single function to any one of the ASSIGN 1
to 6 buttons on the body or the L1, L2 and
RET buttons on the lens.
b Notes
• The following functions cannot be assigned to
the RET button.
– FOCUS (for changing between automatic
focus and manual focus)
– ONE PUSH AF
– FOCUS INFNTY
– FOCUS MACRO
– STEADYSHOT
z Tips
• The RET button is an assignable button on non-
Carl Zeiss lenses.
Functions you can assign to the
ASSIGN buttons
The buttons in parentheses indicate that the
functions are assigned to the buttons by
default.
• FOCUS (p. 30)
• EXP.FOCUS (p. 31) (L2 button)
• ONE PUSH AF (p. 31)
• FOCUS INFNTY (p. 31)
• FOCUS MACRO (p. 74)
• D.EXTENDER (p. 74) (L1 button)
• HYPER GAIN (p. 71)
• BLK BALANCE (p. 35)
• AE SHIFT (p. 72) (ASSIGN 5 button)
• INDEX MARK (p. 46)
• STEADYSHOT (p. 74)
• BACK LIGHT (p. 73)
• SPOTLIGHT (p. 74)
• FADER (p. 74)
• COLOR BAR (p. 77)
• LAST SCN RVW (p. 47)
• REC REVIEW (p. 47) (ASSIGN 6 button/RET
button)
• END SEARCH (p. 47)
• ZEBRA (p. 81) (ASSIGN 4 button)
• MARKER (p. 82)
• PEAKING (p. 81)
• DISPLAY (p. )55
• TC RESET (p. 89)
• TC COUNTUP (p. 89)
• PHOTO (p. 28)
• REC LAMP[F] (p. 94)
• REC LAMP[R] (p. 94)
• PICTURE PROFILE (p. 35)
1Press the MENU button B.
2Select the (OTHERS) t
[ASSIGN BTN] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.
3Select [CAMERA] or [LENS],
whichever the ASSIGN button to
which you want to assign a
function is located, with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial A.
ZEBRA
456
AE SHIFT REC REVIEW
ASSIGN
1
2
3
SEL / PUSH EXEC
MENU PR
PIC
A B
ASSIGN 1-3
buttons
ASSIGN 4-6 buttons
L1 button
L2 button
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46
4Select the ASSIGN button to
which you want to assign a
function with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.
• You can select the ASSIGN 1 through 6
buttons on the body and the L1, L2 and RET
button on the lens.
• [------] appears if no function is assigned to
the ASSIGN button.
5Select the function that you want
to assign with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.
6Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.
7Select [RETURN] with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial A.
8Press the MENU button B to hide
the menu screen.
If you record a scene with an index signal,
you can easily find that scene during
playback (p. 57).
The index function will make it easier to
check the transition of recording or edit
your pictures using index signals.
1Assign [INDEX MARK] to one of
the ASSIGN buttons (p. .45)
2Press the ASSIGN button to
which [INDEX MARK] is assinged.
During recording
appears for about 7 seconds and an
index signal is recorded.
During standby
flashes.
After you press the REC START/STOP
button to start recording, appears
for about 7 seconds and an index signal
is recorded.
To cancel the operation
Press the ASSIGN button to which [INDEX
MARK] is assigned again before you start
recording.
b Notes
• You cannot record an index signal on a recorded
tape afterward.
Recording an index signal
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued)
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Recording/Playback
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene
recorded just before you stopped the tape.
This is convenient during playback of the
latest scene check.
Press the REC REVIEW button or the
ASSIGN button to which [REC
REVIEW] is assigned during
standby.
The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most
recently recorded scenes will be played
back, then your camcorder returns to
standby.
1Assign [END SEARCH] to one of
the ASSIGN buttons (p. .45)
2 Press the ASSIGN button to
which [END SEARCH] is
assigned.
The last scene of the most recent
recording will be played back for about
5 seconds, and the camcorder goes
standby at the point where the last
recording has finished.
b Notes
• End search will not work once you eject the
tape.
• End search will not work correctly if a blank
section exists between recorded sections on the
tape.
You can set your camcorder to
automatically rewind the tape to the
beginning of the most recently recorded
scene, play back to the end of the scene,
then stop the tape.
1Assign [LAST SCN RVW] to an
ASSIGN button (p. 45).
2During standby, press the
ASSIGN button to which [LAST
SCN RVW] is assigned.
The last scene review starts.
b Notes
• If the recording time of the movie is short,
[LAST SCN RVW] may not work correctly.
z Tips
• If you press the ASSIGN button again during
the last scene review, your camcorder plays
back the last 5 seconds of the most recently
recorded movie, then goes standby at the end of
the recording.
Reviewing the most recently
recorded scenes (Rec review)
Searching for the last scene of
the most recent recording
(End search)
Playing back the most recently
recorded movies (Last scene
review)
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Using the Shot transition
You can store settings of focus, zoom, iris,
gain, shutter speed and white balance, and
smoothly shift from the current settings to
the stored settings (shot transition).
For example, you can shift the focus from
closer objects to farther objects, or change
the depth of field by adjusting the iris. You
can also develop scenes under different
conditions smoothly. If you store manually
adjusted settings of white balance, you can
smoothly shift from one scene to another
under different conditions, such as from
indoor to outdoor.
Sony recommends that you use a tripod to
avoid image blurring.
You can set the following items in [SHOT
TRANSITION] of the (CAMERA
SET) menu (p. 76 ).
b Notes
• You cannot manually adjust the focus, zoom,
iris, gain, shutter speed and white balance while
the CHECK or EXEC lamp is on. You can
manually adjust the focus, zoom and iris, even
the CHECK or EXEC lamp is on when you set
[FOCUS TRANS], [ZOOM TRANS] and [IRIS
TRANS] to [OFF], respectively.
• When [EXT REC CTRL] is set to [EXT
ONLY], setting [REC LINK] (linked recording)
to [SHOT-A] or [SHOT-B] links the start of
transition to the start of recording on an external
device (HVR-MRC1 or HVR-DR60).
Item Description and settings
TRANS TIME Setting of transition time
(the default setting is
[4.0sec])
You can set the transition
time by 0.5 sec between
[3.5sec] and [15.0sec], or
select from [20sec],
[30sec], [45sec] and
[60sec].
START TIMER Setting of timer to start
shot transition (the
default setting is [OFF])
You can select from
[5sec], [10sec] and
[20sec].
REC LINK Setting of transition
linked with start of
recording (the default
setting is [OFF])
[OFF]: Not to start
transition when the
recording is started.
[SHOT-A]: To start
transition to the SHOT-A
when the recording is
started.
[SHOT-B]: To start
transition to the SHOT-B
when the recording is
started.
FOCUS TRANS Setting ([ON]/[OFF]) of
focus transition (the
default setting is [ON])
ZOOM TRANS Setting ([ON]/[OFF]) of
zoom transition (the
default setting is [ON])
IRIS TRANS Setting ([ON]/[OFF]) of
iris transition (the default
setting is [ON])
Item Description and settings
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Recording/Playback
1Set [S.TRANS/F.MARK] of the
(CAMERA SET) menu to
[SHOT TRANSITION].
2Press the SHOT TRANSITION/
FOCUS MARKING button C to
bring up the shot transition store
screen.
The STORE lamp turns on.
3Press the A button to store the
settings in SHOT-A, or the B
button to store the settings in
SHOT-B.
b Notes
• The settings stored in SHOT-A or
SHOT-B will be erased when you set
the POWER switch to OFF.
4Press the SHOT TRANSITION/
FOCUS MARKING button C
again to bring up the shot
transition check screen.
The CHECK lamp turns on.
Press the A button to check SHOT-A, or
the B button to check SHOT-B. The
image will be displayed with the
settings stored in the selected SHOT.
The focus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter
speed and white balance are
automatically adjusted to the stored
settings.
b Notes
• The settings do not shift to the stored
settings with the transition time set in
[TRANS TIME] (p. 48).
5Press SHOT TRANSITION/FOCUS
MARKING button again to C
bring up the shot transition
execution screen.
The EXEC lamp turns on.
6Press the REC START/STOP
button A (or B) .
Press the A button for recording with
SHOT-A, or the B button for recording
with SHOT-B.
The settings shift from the current ones
to the stored ones.
b Notes
• When you change [SHOT TRANSITION]
( 48p. ), press the SHOT TRANSITION/FOCUS
MARKING button repeatedly to exit the shot
transition screen.
• You cannot return from the stored SHOT-A or
SHOT-B settings to previous settings after you
execute the shot transition during recording.
STORE
SHOT
A B
TRANSITION/FOCUS MARKING
EXEC
CHECK
A
B
C
A button
B button
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50
• If you press the following buttons during the
shot transition operation, the operation will be
canceled:
– PICTURE PROFILE
– MENU
– STATUS CHECK
– EXPANDED FOCUS
• You can also make a transition from the SHOT-
A to the SHOT- B or from the SHOT-B to the
SHOT-A. For example, to make a transition
from the SHOT-A to the SHOT-B, display the
shot transition check screen, press the A button
to bring up the SHOT-A and press the REC
START/STOP button. Then, display the shot
transition execution screen and press the B
button.
• You can rehearse the shot transition by pressing
the respective buttons (A or B) to which your
customized settings are assigned before pressing
the REC START/STOP button in step 6.
• The settings stored in the memory (SHOT-A/
SHOT-B) are cleared when you remove the Carl
Zeiss lens, or you adjust the flange focal length.
To cancel the operation
Press the SHOT TRANSITION/FOCUS
MARKING button C repeatedly to exit
the shot transition screen.
Using the Shot transition (Continued)
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Playback
You can play back movies as follows:
1Slide the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the green button.
2Start playing back.
Press m (rewind) to go to the point you want to view, then press N (play) to start
playback.
•x : STOP
•X N : PAUSE (Press 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 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.
TC/U-BIT DATA CODE
PLAY button
MEMORY/INDEX button
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial MEMORY/DELETE button
MEMORY/PLAY button
VOLUME/MEMORY button
Slide the POWER
switch while pressing
the green button.
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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 only when its contents are recorded in the SP
mode. You cannot play back movies recorded on the DV format tape in the LP mode.
• Time code and user bits will not be displayed correctly when you play back a tape with no time code
or user bit data, or a tape with time code that your camcorder does not support.
z Tips
• See page 141 for indicators displayed on the screen during playback.
• See page 55 for how to switch displays during playback.
To search for a scene while viewing a movie
Press and hold m M/ during playback (Picture Search). To view during fast forward, press
and hold M. To view during rewind, press and hold m (Skip Scan).
To adjust the volume
Adjust the volume with the VOLUME/MEMORY button.
To view still images
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
2 Press the MEMORY/PLAY button.
3 Select still image that you want to view using the VOLUM E/MEMORY button.
To stop viewing still images, press the MEMORY/PLAY button aga in.
To display the list of still images (index screen)
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
2 Press the MEMORY/INDEX button.
3 Select a still image using the VOLUME/MEMORY button.
To display a single image, move B to that image and press the MEMO RY/PLAY button.
To stop displaying the list of still images, press the MEMORY/INDEX button again.
To delete still images from the “Memory Stick Duo”
1 Do the steps of “To view still images” to display still images that you want to delete.
2 Press the MEMORY/DELETE button.
3 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The still image will be deleted.
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101
Continued ,
54
b Notes
• Still images cannot be restored once you delete them.
• You cannot delete still images when the “Memory Stick Duo” is write-protected (p. 121) or the still image
is protected (p. 106).
z Tips
• To delete a still image in the index, move B to the still image using the VOLUME/MEMORY button,
then do steps 2 and 3.
• To delete all still images, do [ ALL ERASE] of the (MEMORY SET) menu (p. 91).
Playback (Continued)
55
Recording/Playback
Changing/checking the settings in your
camcorder
You can turn on and off the display of the
time code, tape counter, and other
information on the screen.
Press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO
button A.
The screen indicators turn on (displayed)
and off (not displayed) as you press the
button.
When the POWER switch is set to
CAMERA, the screen changes (detailed
display t t simple display no display) as
you press the button.
z Tips
• You can display the screen indicators during
playback on a TV. Select [V-OUT/PANEL] of
[DISP OUTPUT] (p. 85).
• When you assign [DISPLAY] of [ASSIGN
BTN] to an ASSIGN button, you can use the
ASSIGN button to change the screen.
You can display information, including
date, time and camera data, automatically
stored during recording on the screen
during playback.
1Set the POWER switch E to VCR.
2Press the DATA CODE button B
during playback or pause.
The screen changes (date and time
display t camera dat a display t no
display) as you press the button.
A Steady Shot off
B Exposure
appears during playback of the
movie recorded with the iris, gain and
shutter speed automatically adjusted.
appears during playback of the
movie recorded with the iris, gain and
shutter speed manually adjusted.
Changing the screen
SEL / PUSH EXEC
MENU PROFILE
PICTURE
CHECK
STATUS
TC/U-BIT DATA CODE
A
E D
B
C
Displaying recording data (Data
code)
Continued ,
56
C Iris
appears in the iris value display
area during playback of the movie
recorded with the iris manually adjusted
to its maximum value.
D Gain
E Shutter speed
F White balanc e
appears during playback of the
movie recorded with the shot transition
or [MANU WB TEMP].
b Notes
• The exposure correction value (0EV), shutter
speed and iris will be displayed during viewing
of still images on “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Date and time will be displayed in the same area
when you select the date and time display. If
you record without setting date and time, [-- --
----] and [--:--:--] will be displayed.
• An accurate shutter speed may not be displayed
when you play back a tape recorded with your
camcorder on another device. Check the data
code that is displayed on the screen when you
play back the tape on your camcorder for the
accurate shutter speed.
• A shutter speed is indicated with [---] during
playback of the movie recorded with the
extended clear scan ( ).
You can check the settings of the following
items.
• Audio setup such as microphone volume level
(p. 78)
• Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.)
(p. 85)
• Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons
(p. 45)
• Camera setup (p. 71)
• External devices
1Press the STATUS CHECK button
C.
2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D
until a desired display shows up
on the screen.
When the POWER switch E is set to
CAMERA, the display changes in the
following sequence:
AUDIO t OU TPUT t ASSIGN t
CAMERA t EXT DEVICE (when an
external device is connected)
When the POWER switch E is set to
VCR, the display changes in the
following sequence:
AUDIO t OU TPUT t ASSIGN t
EXT DEVICE (when an external device
is connected)
To hide the display
• Press the STATUS CHECK button C.
Set the POWER switch E to OFF, then
press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button
A. The approximate recordable time in the
selected format and battery information
appear for about 7 seconds. You can view
the battery information for up to 20 seconds
by pressing the button again while the
information is displayed.
Displaying the settings in your
camcorder (Status check)
Checking the remaining battery
(Battery Info)
65
60
Remaining battery (approx.)
Recording capacity (approx.)
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder (Continued)
57
Recording/Playback
Locating a scene on a tape
b Notes
• 138See page for details on how to use the
Remote Commander.
You can search scenes by recording dates.
1Set the POWER switch to VCR.
2Press the SEARCH M. button A
on the Remote Commander
repeatedly to select [DATE
SEARCH].
3Press the . > (previous)/
(next) button B on the Remote
Commander to select a recording
date.
You can select a date previous or next to
the date of the current tape position.
Playback automatically starts from the
scene recorded on the selected date.
To cancel the operation
Press the STOP button C on the Remote
Commander.
b Notes
• Each day of recording must be longer than 2
minutes. Your camcorder may not detect the
date if the recording of that date is short.
• The date search may not work properly if a
blank section exists on the tape.
You can search scenes by indexes recorded
at the start of recording (p. 46).
1Set the POWER switch to VCR.
2Press the SEARCH M. button A
on the Remote Commander
repeatedly to select [INDEX
SEARCH].
3Press the . > (previous)/
(next) button B on the Remote
Commander to select an index
point.
You can select an index previous or next
to the index of the current tape position.
Playback automatically starts from the
scene marked by the index.
Searching for a scene by date of
recording (Date search)
C
A
B
Searching for a recording start
point (Index search)
Continued ,
58
To cancel the operation
Press the STOP button C on the Remote
Commander.
b Notes
• Recording between indexes must be longer than
2 minutes. Your camcorder may not detect the
date if the recording between the indexes is
short.
• The index search may not work properly if a
blank section exists on the tape.
Locating a scene on a tape (Continued)
59
Recording/Playback
Playing the picture on a TV
Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and
connectors used.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to obtain AC power (p. 16).
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.
Jacks on your camcorder
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.
b Notes
• Set all the necessary menu items before you connect your camcorder to a TV. If you change the settings of
[VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK SET] after connecting your camcorder to the TV with an i.LINK cable, the
TV may not recognize video signals properly.
Connecting to a high definition TV
HDV/DV
HDMI OUT
1
COMPONENT
OUT
2
3
4
B CA
HDMI i.LINKCOMPONENT IN
AUDIO
(for HDV1080i)
A movie recorded in HD quality is played back in HD quality.
A movie recorded in SD quality is played back in SD quality.
Continued ,
60
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages
Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting
(IN/OUT REC)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[AUTO] (85)
[VIDEO OUT] t
[COMPONENT] t
[1080i/576i] (87)
b Notes
• When you only connect a component video cable, audio signals are not outputted. An A/V connecting
cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable
to the audio input jack of your TV.
(IN/OUT REC)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[AUTO] (85)
b Notes
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
• Pictures in the DVCAM (DV) format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection
signals are recorded in the pictures.
• DVCAM (DV) format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 100) cannot be output.
• Your TVs may not function correctly (for example, no sound or image). Do not connect the HDMI OUT
jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause
a malfunction.
z Tips
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video and audio signals.
Connecting HDMI OUT jack to an external device supplies high quality images and digital audio to you.
3
4
A
Component video cable
(supplied)
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y
(Blue) P
B
/C
B
(Red) P
R
/C
R
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
HDMI
IN
B1
HDMI cable (optional)
Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)
61
Recording/Playback
(IN/OUT REC)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[AUTO] (85)
[i.LINK SET] t [HDV
t t DV CONV] [OFF]
( )88
b Notes
• Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i. For details, confirm the
specifications of your TV.
• If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i, connect your camcorder and TV with the supplied
component video cable and A/V connecting cable as illustrated in .
• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. Refer to the instruction
manuals supplied with your TV.
• This camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the TV to be attached.
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages
Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting
C2
i.LINK cable (optional)
Continued ,
62
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Set the down-convert setting as follows:
For HDV format signals:
(IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OU T] t [DOWN CONVERT]
For DV format signals:
(IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OU T] t [DV WIDE CONV]
z Tips
• When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack), connect the yellow plug of the
A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right
channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. When you want to play back the sound in
monaural mode, use a connecting cable for that purpose.
Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
E F G
S VIDEO VIDEO/AUDIO
VIDEO/AUDIO
i.LINK
D
COMPONENT IN
AUDIO
A movie recorded in HD quality is converted and played
back in SD quality. A movie recorded in SD quality is played
back in SD quality.
Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)
63
Recording/Playback
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages
Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting
(IN/OUT REC)
[VCR HDV/DV]
t[AUTO] (85)
[VIDEO OUT]
t[COMPONENT]
t[1080i/576i] (87)
[VIDEO OUT]
t[DOWN CONVERT]
t[SQUEEZE]/
[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE
CROP]* (87)
b Notes
• When you only connect a component video cable, audio signals are not outputted. An A/V connecting
cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable
to the audio input jack of your TV.
(IN/OUT REC)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[AUTO] (85)
[i.LINK SET] t [HDV
t t DV CONV] [ON]
( )88
b Notes
• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. Refer to the instruction
manuals supplied with your TV.
• This camcorder has a 6-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the TV to be attached.
* Change the settings according to the TV connected.
3
D
4
Component video cable
(supplied)
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y
(Blue) P
B
/C
B
(Red) P
R
/C
R
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
2
E
i.LINK cable (optional)
Continued ,
64
b Notes
• If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more th output images, the order of an one type of cable to
priority of the TV input jacks is as follows:
HDMI t component video t t S VIDEO vid eo.
• See page 123 for the details of i.LINK.
(IN/OUT REC)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[AUTO] (85)
[VIDEO OUT] t
[DOWN CONVERT] t
[SQUEEZE]/[LETTER
BOX]/[EDGE CROP]*
( )87
b Notes
• When connecting only an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. To output
audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable to the
audio input jack of your TV.
• This connection produces higher resolution pictures compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type ).
(IN/OUT REC)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[AUTO] (85)
[VIDEO OUT] t
[DOWN CONVERT] t
[SQUEEZE]/[LETTER
BOX]/[EDGE CROP]*
( )87
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages
Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting
* Change the settings according to the TV connected.
4
A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (optional)
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
4
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)
65
Recording/Playback
When connecting to your TV via a VCR
Select the connecting method on page 96 depending on the input jack of the VCR. Connect
your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the
input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR)
Use a 21-pin adaptor (optional) to view playback pictures.
66
Using the Menu
Using the menu items
You can change various settings or make
detailed adjustments using the menu items
displayed on the screen.
1Set the POWER switch to
CAMERA or VCR.
2Press the MENU button.
The menu index screen appears.
SEL / PUSH EXEC
MENU
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial MENU button
POWER switch
STBY
3Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
until the icon of the desired menu
is highlighted, then press the dial
to select the menu.
CAMERA SET (p. 71)
AUDIO SET (p. 78)
DISPLAY SET (p. 81)
IN/OUT REC (p. 85)
TC/UB SET (p. 89)
MEMORY SET (p. 91)
OTHERS (p. 92)
4Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
until the desired menu item is
highlighted, then press the dial to
select the item.
The available menu items vary
depending on the position of the power
switch of your camcorder. Unavailable
items will be grayed out.
OTHERS STBY
RETURN
CAMERA PROF.
ASSIGN BTN
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
LANGUAGE
QUICK REC
DATE REC
[
MENU ]: END
ASSIGN BTN
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
LANGUAGE
QUICK REC
DATE REC
BEEP
REC LAMP[F]
OFF
STBY
67
Using the Menu
5Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
until the desired setting is
highlighted or to bring up the
desired setting, then press the
dial to confirm the setting.
6Press the MENU button to hide
the menu screen.
To return to the previous screen, select
[ RETURN].
BEEP
[MENU ]: END
ST BY 00:00:28:10
ON
OFF
68
.
Menu items Available menu items (z) vary depending on the POWER switch
position.
Position of POWER switch: CAMERA VCR
(CAMERA SET) menu (p. 71)
GAIN SETUP z –
SMOOTH GAIN z –
HYPER GAIN z –
AGC LIMIT z –
BLK BALANCE z –
WB PRESET z –
WB OUTDR LVL z –
WB TEMP SET z –
ATW SENS z –
SMOOTH WB z –
AE SHIFT z –
AE WINDOW z –
AE RESPONSE z –
AT IRIS LMT z –
ECS FREQ. z –
FLCKR REDUCE z –
CNTRST ENHCR z –
BACK LIGHT z –
SPOTLIGHT z –
STEADYSHOT z –
AF ASSIST z –
FOCUS MACRO z –
HANDLE ZOOM z –
D.EXTENDER z –
FADER z –
SMTH SLW REC z –
INTERVAL REC z –
DV FRAME REC z –
SHOT TRANSITION z –
S.TRANS/F.MARK z –
x.v.Color z –
COLOR BAR z –
FLANGE BACK z –
(AUDIO SET) menu (p. 78)
DV AU.MODE z –
AUDIO LIMIT z –
XLR SET z –
AUDIO CH SEL – z
DV AUDIO MIX – z
69
Using the Menu
(DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 81)
ZEBRA z –
HISTOGRAM z –
PEAKING z –
MARKER z –
CAM LEVELING z –
EXP.FOCUS TYPE z –
CAM DATA DSP z –
AU.LVL DISP z –
ZOOM DISPLAY z –
FOCUS DISP z –
SHUTTER DISP z –
LCD BRIGHT z z
LCD COLOR z z
LCD BL LEVEL z z
VF B.LIGHT z z
VF COLOR z z
VF POWERMODE z z
LETTER SIZE z z
REMAINING z z
DISP OUTPUT z z
(IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 85)
REC FORMAT z –
VCR HDV/DV – z
HDV PROGRE. z –
DV PROGRE. z –
DV REC MODE z z
DV WIDE REC z –
VIDEO OUT z z
i.LINK SET z z
EXT REC CTRL z –
(TC/UB SET) menu (p. 89)
TC PRESET z z
TC COUNTUP z z
UB PRESET z z
TC RUN z z
TC MAKE z z
TC LINK z –
UB TIME REC z z
UB-DATE/TC-TIME z z
Position of POWER switch: CAMERA VCR
Continued ,
70
(MEMORY SET) menu (p. 91)
ALL ERASE – z
FORMAT z z
FILE NO. z z
NEW FOLDER z z
REC FOLDER z z
PB FOLDER – z
(OTHERS) (p. 92)
CAMERA PROF. z z
ASSIGN BTN z z
CLOCK SET z z
WORLD TIME z z
LANGUAGE z z
PB ZOOM – z
QUICK REC z –
DATE REC z –
BEEP z z
REC LAMP[F] z –
REC LAMP[R] z –
REMOTE CTRL z z
HOURS METER z z
Position of POWER switch: CAMERA VCR
Menu items (Continued)
71
Using the Menu
(CAMERA SET)
menu
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the
recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/BACK
LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.)
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 66 for details on selecting
menu items.
You can set gain values for H, M and L
positions of the GAIN switch. The default
settings of [H], [M] and [L] are 18dB, 9dB
and 0dB, respectively.
1Select [H], [M] or [L] with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial.
2Set the gain value with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial, and press the dial.
You can select the value between -6dB
and 21dB by 3dB. The larger the value,
the higher the gain.
3Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial.
4Press the MENU button to hide the
menu screen.
You can set the transition speed at which
the gain setting shifts from one value to
another, set for the gain switch positions,
when you switch the gain switch from a
position to another. You can select the
transition speed from [FAST], [MIDDLE]
and [SLOW] or set to [OFF]. The default
setting is [OFF].
Press the MENU button seletct the
(CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial.
GAIN SETUP
SMOOTH GAIN
When you set this function to [ON]
( ), you can increase the gain to its
limit. The default setting is [OFF].
bNotes
• During the hyper gain, you cannot use the
following function.
– [BACK LIGHT]
– [SPOTLIGHT]
• During the hyper gain, the picture quality will
be reduced due to noise.
• [HYPER GAIN] is automatically set to [OFF] if
you turn the power off and back on.
zTips
• You are recommended to use this function with
manual focus.
You can select the upper limit for the Auto
Gain Control (AGC) from [OFF] (21dB, the
default setting), [18dB], [15dB], [12dB],
[9dB], [6dB], [3dB] and [0dB].
bNotes
• If you adjust the gain manually, you cannot
obtain the effect of [AGC LIMIT].
See page 35.
You can use the preset white balance. For
more details, see page 34.
You can set an offset value to adjust the
outdoor white balance when you set [WB
PRESET] to [OUTDOOR]. You can select
the offset value from [-7] (bluish) - [0]
(normal) - [+7] (reddish). The default
setting is [0] .
HYPER GAIN
AGC LIMIT
BLK BALANCE
WB PRESET
WB OUTDR LVL
Continued ,
72
You can set the color temperature between
2300K and 15000K in 100K steps when
you set [WB PRESET] to [MANU WB
TEMP].
You can set the auto white balance
operation under a reddish light source such
as an incandescent lamp or candle, or under
a blueish light source such as in outdoor
shade.
BINTELLIGENT
Automatically adjusts the white balance so
that scenes look natural for the light
source.
HIGH
Automatically adjusts the white balance
while reducing redness or blueness.
MIDDLE
LOW
Automatically adjusts the white balance
while increasing redness or blueness.
bNotes
• This is only effective when white balance is
adjusted automatically.
• [ATW SENS] is not effective under a clear sky
or the sun.
You can set the transition speed at which
the color temperature values shifts from one
value to another, set for the white balance
memory switch positions, when you switch
the white balance memory switch from a
position to another. You can select the
transition speed from [FAST], [MIDDLE]
and [SLOW] or set to [OFF]. The default
setting is [OFF].
You can set an offset value to adjust the
automatic exposure adjustment value
between [-7] (dark) and [+7] (bright) with
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The default
setting is [0] . and selected value
appears on the screen when you change the
value from the default setting.
bNotes
• This function is not effective while you adjust
the iris, shutter speed and gain all manually.
• This function is not effective when [HYPER
GAIN] is set to [ON].
You can select a photometric area in which
the automatic exposure adjustment function
detects changes in the brightness of the
subject to automatically adjust the
exposure. This function is not effective
during the manual exposure adjustment.
z Tips
• The photometric area stays the same even when
you change the aspect ratio.
WB TEMP SET
ATW SENS
SMOOTH WB
AE SHIFT
AE WINDOW
STANDARD TYPE 1
TYPE 3TYPE 2
TYPE 5TYPE 4
Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
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