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Printed in Japan
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference
HVR-S270E/S270P
© 2008 Sony Corporation
3-280-852-12(1)

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  • Page 1 Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference http://www.sony.net/ HVR-S270E/S270P Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. © 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    (This size can be used with your Your camcorder is capable of recording in camcorder.) HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. When recording in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that you use standard size DV cassettes or mini DV cassettes. When recording in DVCAM format, Sony “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 3 Using the camcorder About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • Do not hold the camcorder by the following part. • 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...
  • Page 4 – Horizontal lines appear on the screen during Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by recording under fluorescent lights. Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony – Images on the screen look horizontally Corporation, and produces superior images. divided when a subject is lighted with It adopts the MTF measurement system for flashlight.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first ...................2 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............8 Step 2: Attaching the supplied items ............9 Step 3: Preparing a power supply ............16 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ..18 Step 5: Adjusting the viewfinder and LCD panel ........19 Step 6: Setting the date and time ............21 Changing the language setting ............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents (Continued) Using the Menu Using the menu items ............63 Menu items .................... 65 (CAMERA SET) menu ..............68 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/ BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu ................ 75 Settings for the audio recording (HDV 2CH/4CH/XLR SET, etc.) (DISPLAY SET) menu ..............
  • Page 7 Additional Information Maintenance and precautions ..............107 HDV format and recording/playback ..........107 Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats........... 108 About the “Memory Stick” ..............110 About i.LINK..................111 About x.v.Color ................. 112 About handling of your camcorder ........... 113 Specifications ..................117 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...............121 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder ........128...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Wind Screen (1), Microphone (ECM-XM1) (1) (p. 12) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. • A cassette tape and a “Memory Stick Duo” are not included.

  • Page 9: Step 2: Attaching The Supplied Items

    FOCUS problem. Make sure that the lens is securely FOCUS INFNTY locked. Sony recommends that you set the lens FOCUS MACRO securing tab C as illustrated. ONE PUSH AF Mounting non-Carl Zeiss lens...
  • Page 10 ZOOM DISPLAY* Extender indicator** z Tips • When you attach a non-Carl Zeiss lens, Sony # shows the ASSIGN BTN number. recommends that you adjust the black balance * If your lens does not have a zoom display with the iris closed before recording.
  • Page 11 Make sure that the AGC switch is set to OFF. 4 Set the shutter speed to automatic adjustment mode (p. 35). 5 Fully open the aperture with the iris ring 6 Place the flange focal length adjustment test chart A about 2-3 meters (7-10 feet) away.
  • Page 12 Step 2: Attaching the supplied items (Continued) When the adjustment is completed, [Completed.] appears on the screen. Place the microphone A in the If the adjustment fails, [Could not adjust.] microphone holder C with the appears on the screen. Try the adjustment again. model name facing upward, close the cover, and shut the clamp.
  • Page 13 To open or close the shutter of the Attaching the lens hood with lens Lens hood with lens cover cover Move the lens cover lever up or down to open or close the lens cover. PUSH (lens hood release) button Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open the lens cover, and move the lever Align the marks on the lens hood to...
  • Page 14 • 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. Using non-Sony CompactFlash Cards When you use non-Sony CompactFlash Cards, data may be recorded incorrectly.
  • Page 15 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...

  • Page 16: Step 3: Preparing A Power Supply

    Step 3: Preparing a power supply The following power supplies are recommended for your camcorder. • BP-GL65/GL95/L60S/L80S Lithium-ion Battery pack Battery Pack • AC power using the AC-550, AC-DN2, Align these lines. AC-DN10 AC Adaptor Using a battery pack Approximate operating time (min.) when Back of the camcorder you use a fully charged battery pack.
  • Page 17 2 Connect an AC-550 AC Adaptor to an Using an AC Adaptor AC power source, then connect it to the DC IN 12V connector of the camcorder To use the AC-550 AC Adaptor (p. 17). Connect the camcorder to the AC power The power source switches supply through an AC-550 AC Adaptor as automatically from the battery pack to...

  • Page 18: Step 4: Turning The Power On And Holding Your Camcorder Properly

    Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly To record or play, set the CAMERA/VCR switch to respective positions. Hold the camcorder properly. When you use your camcorder for the first time, [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 21). POWER switch CAMERA/VCR switch Ensure a good grip, then fasten...

  • Page 19: Step 5: Adjusting The Viewfinder And Lcd Panel

    Step 5: Adjusting the viewfinder and LCD panel To adjust the viewfinder position The viewfinder To adjust the viewfinder left-to-right To attach the large eyecup position, loosen the left-to-right fixing ring. To adjust the front-to-back position, loosen To attach the supplied large eyecup, stretch the front-to-back position locking knob.
  • Page 20 Step 5: Adjusting the viewfinder and LCD panel (Continued) To adjust the brightness b Notes • When you set the VIDEO OUT switch to LCD, Set the brightness in [VF B.LIGHT] of video signals cannot be output from the VIDEO (DISPLAY SET) menu (p.

  • Page 21: Step 6: Setting The Date And Time

    Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not Push the MENU/STATUS switch set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen to MENU. appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the CAMERA/VCR switch position.

  • Page 22: Changing The Language Setting

    Step 6: Setting the date and time (Continued) Set [Y] (year) by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. You can set any year up to the year 2079. --:--:--:-- CLOCK SET 2008 0 : 00 MENU : CANCEL Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, then press the dial.

  • Page 23: Step 7: Inserting A Tape Or A "Memory Stick Duo

    Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Press the center of Cassette tape the cassette. The camcorder can use standard-size and mini-size DVCAM/DV cassettes. For details about usable cassette, see “Types of cassette you can use in your camcorder” on page 2.
  • Page 24 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued) • If a cassette is not inserted completely or gets stuck when being inserting, take out the cassette Close the cassette lid until it and reinsert it. If your insert a cassette forcibly, clicks.
  • Page 25 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the right direction until it clicks. Access lamp b Notes • 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.

  • Page 26: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording REC START/STOP button C Recording lamp Recording lamp TALLY switch Lens hood CAMERA/VCR switch REC START/ POWER switch STOP button A REC START/ STOP button B Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo.” Do the following steps to record movies.
  • Page 27 Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B, C). zREC 00:04:50:04 60min [STBY] t [REC] 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.
  • Page 28 • You can turns on and off the video light linked b Notes with the start and stop recording when you • Specifications are for Sony “Memory Stick connect the connector to the LIGHT connector Duo.” The actual number of recordable pictures...
  • Page 29 2 Press the (play) button to search for the scene you want to save as a still image. Press the ASSIGN button to which [PHOTO] is assigned at the scene. b Notes • The recorded date and time on the tape and the stored date and time on the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 30: Changing The Settings Of Your Camcorder Recordings

    Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings • When you set [FOCUS MACRO] to [OFF] or Adjusting the zoom the focus ring to the mode A position (p. 31), you cannot focus on a subject within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) regardless of the zoom position (p.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Focus Manually

    Adjusting the focus manually Adjusting focus manually in mode A In mode A, you can manually adjust focus without automatic adjustment functions. ASSIGN Set the focus ring to the mode A position and focus manually using the focus scale on ASSIGN 1-6 the lens.
  • Page 32 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) z Tips b Notes • If you want to adjust focus automatically or use • You cannot use the expanded focus when [REC automatic adjustment functions such as one CTL MODE] in [EXT REC CTRL] is set to push auto focus during manual focus other than [OFF] (p.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Exposure

    b Notes that you close the aperture (increasing F value). The current F value appears on the • Images, details of which are enhanced, will not screen. be recorded on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.” 1 During recording or standby, set the z Tips CAMERA MODE switch F to •...
  • Page 34 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) If the ND icon flashes during the iris b Notes automatic adjustment, set the ND filter D • When you set CAMERA MODE switch F to to the position that the icon indicates. The AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris, ND icon does not flash during the manual shutter speed, white balance) also become...

  • Page 35: Adjusting To Natural Color (White Balance)

    • The shutter speed is fixed to 1/50 when you set the SHUTTER switch I to OFF. • It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. Sony recommends that you set up CAMERA MODE your camcorder on something stable such as a...
  • Page 36 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) -7 (bluish) to 0 (normal, the default setting) to +7 (reddish). Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Set the WHT BAL switch D to E to set the value. You can also set the white any one of PRST/A/B.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Black Balance

    b Notes Adjusting the black balance • You cannot adjust the black balance while the color bars are displayed. • When using a non-Carl Zeiss lens, close the iris prior to the adjustment. Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) CAMERA POWER 1:CLEAR 2:1/4ND...
  • Page 38 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) To change the picture profile Picture profile number (setting Recording condition You can change the settings stored in [PP1] name) through [PP6]. Default settings the same 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button :USER as when Picture Profile is [OFF]...
  • Page 39 BLACK LEVEL To set the black level. 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.
  • Page 40 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) 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. When you set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to ON, [KNEE] is automatically adjusted. Item Description and settings [AUTO SET]...
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) COLOR CORRCT (Continued) 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.
  • Page 43 WB SHIFT To set items for the white balance shift. 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.
  • Page 44 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) SKINTONE DTL To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles. 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.
  • Page 45 To name the picture profile settings 4 Select the number of the picture profile that you want to copy to with the SEL/ You can name picture profile1 through 6. PUSH EXEC dial A. 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button 5 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Volume

    CH1 and the right- side sound in CH2. z Tips • Sony recommends that you set CH2 of the REC CH SELECT switch to the center position in the following cases: – To avoid no audio input to CH2 by recording the same audio input with that inputted to CH1.
  • Page 47 z Tips connected to the AUDIO INPUT1 (L) jack, or a microphone that does not need • Set the INPUT1/2/3/4 switch to MIC+48V a power supply is connected to the when using the supplied microphone. AUDIO INPUT4 jack, as illustrated. 3 Set the level of input to be recorded on each audio track.
  • Page 48 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) x 4CH/FS32K recording Monitor the recording sound You can select audio output via headphones or line-out. AUDIO MONITOR CH1/2 CH3/4 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 RESET AUDIO MONITOR CH1/2 REC CH SELECT MONITOR CH3/4...

  • Page 49: Assigning The Functions To The Assign Buttons

    Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons • REC LAMP[R] (p. 91) Some functions need to be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a • PICTURE PROFILE (p. 37) single function to any one of the ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 1-3 buttons to 6 buttons on the body or the L1, L2 and RET buttons on the lens.

  • Page 50: Recording An Index Signal

    Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued) function is located, with the SEL/ Recording an index signal PUSH EXEC dial A. When you record a scene with an index signal, you can easily find the scene during playback on a device that supports this Select the ASSIGN button to function.

  • Page 51: Reviewing The Most Recently Recorded Scenes (Rec Review)

    • End search will not work correctly if a blank Reviewing the most recently section exists between recorded sections on the tape. recorded scenes (Rec review) You can view about 2 seconds of the scene Playing back the most recently recorded just before you stopped the tape.

  • Page 52: Using The Shot Transition

    [SHOT-B]: To start Sony recommends that you use a tripod to transition to the SHOT-B avoid image blurring. when the recording is You can set the following items in [SHOT started.
  • Page 53 Press the SHOT TRANSITION/ FOCUS MARKING button D 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.
  • Page 54 Using the Shot transition (Continued) • If you use the following buttons and switch during the shot transition operation, the shot transition will be canceled: – PICTURE PROFILE button – MENU/STATUS switch – ASSIGN button to which [EXP.FOCUS] is assigned •...

  • Page 55: Marking Focal Point On The Screen (Focus Marking)

    Marking focal point on the screen (Focus marking) You can mark a focal point, at which you set a subject in focus, on the LCD screen Press the A button for marking a prior to the recording. You can use this focal point at position A or the B function during the manual focus.

  • Page 56: Playback

    Playback MEMORY/PLAY button MEMORY/INDEX button MEMORY/DELETE button MEMORY -/+ buttons DATA CODE REVIEW DISPLAY LCD BRIGHT STOP PLAY PAUSE SLOW PLAY INDEX DELETE MEMORY PLAY button POWER switch CAMERA/VCR switch SEL/PUSH EXEC dial MONITOR dial You can play back movies as follows: Set the POWER switch to ON and the CAMERA/VCR switch to VCR CAMERA POWER...
  • Page 57 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.
  • Page 58 Playback (Continued) 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.

  • Page 59: Changing/Checking The Settings In Your Camcorder

    Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder • When you assign [DISPLAY] of [ASSIGN BTN] to an ASSIGN button, you can use the ASSIGN button to change the screen. DISPLAY LCD BRIGHT • To output a signal containing information on DATA CODE REVIEW indicators such as icons via the COMPONENT PLAY INDEX...

  • Page 60: Displaying The Settings In Your Camcorder (Status Check)

    Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder (Continued) appears during playback of the movie recorded with the iris, gain and Push the MENU/STATUS switch shutter speed manually adjusted. C to STATUS. C Iris appears in the iris value display area during playback of the movie Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D recorded with the iris manually adjusted until a desired display shows up...

  • Page 61: Connecting A Monitor Or A Tv

    Connecting a monitor or a TV To connect to a monitor or recorder without an HDV/DV jack, use audio and video cables as below. You do not need an audio cable to connect a monitor that supports SDI audio input via an SDI cable.
  • Page 62 Connecting a monitor or a TV (Continued) b Notes (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [SDI/CMPNT] (p. 83) for an external device to • Set which HDV format signals are inputted from your camcorder via an SDI cable or a component video cable.

  • Page 63: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Using the menu items You can change various settings or make CAMERA SET (p. 68) detailed adjustments using the menu items AUDIO SET (p. 75) displayed on the screen. DISPLAY SET (p. 77) IN/OUT REC (p. 81) TC/UB SET (p.
  • Page 64 Using the menu items (Continued) Turn 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. S T B Y 00:00:28:10 BEEP MENU : END Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU to hide the menu screen.

  • Page 65: Menu Items

    Menu items Available menu items (z) vary depending on the CAMERA/VCR switch position. Position of CAMERA/VCR switch: CAMERA (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 68) GAIN SETUP – SMOOTH GAIN – HYPER GAIN – AGC LIMIT – WB PRESET – WB OUTDR LVL –...
  • Page 66 Menu items (Continued) Position of CAMERA/VCR switch: CAMERA (DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 77) ZEBRA – HISTOGRAM – PEAKING – MARKER – CAM LEVELING – EXP.FOCUS TYPE – CAM DATA DSP – AU.LVL DISP – ZOOM DISPLAY – FOCUS DISP – SHUTTER DISP –...
  • Page 67 Position of CAMERA/VCR switch: CAMERA (MEMORY SET) menu (p. 87) ALL ERASE – FORMAT FILE NO. NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER PB FOLDER – (OTHERS) (p. 89) CAMERA PROF. ASSIGN BTN CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE PB ZOOM – QUICK REC –...

  • Page 68: (Camera Set) Menu

    (CAMERA SET) menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the HYPER GAIN recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) When you set this function to [ON] ), you can increase the gain to its limit. The default setting is [OFF]. The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when b Notes the items are selected.
  • Page 69 WB TEMP SET AE SHIFT You can set the color temperature between You can set an offset value to adjust the 2,300K and 15,000K in 100K steps when automatic exposure adjustment value you set [WB PRESET] to [MANU WB between [-7] (dark) and [+7] (bright) with TEMP].
  • Page 70 Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Example: TYPE 4 CNTRST ENHCR 16:9 When you set this function to [ON], your camcorder detects high contrast images, such as backlit scenes, and automatically improves the unexposed images.
  • Page 71 STEADYSHOT HANDLE ZOOM ON/OFF You can select the zoom speed for the FIX When you select [ON], you can reduce position of the handle zoom switch from [1] camera shakes. Select [OFF] ( ) when (slow) through [8] (fast). The default setting you use a tripod (optional) to make images is [3].
  • Page 72 Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 3 Start recording. Select [EXECUTE], then press the REC STBY START/STOP button on the [SMTH SLW Fading out Fading in REC] screen. WHITE FADER A slow-motion movie about 4 times longer than your [REC TIME] setting is recorded.
  • Page 73 B OFF Select [REC TIME] t [0.5sec], [1sec], [1.5sec] or [2sec] with the SEL/PUSH Not use this function. EXEC dial. ON ( 3 Perform the following step if you are Records a movie by stop motion (or frame- changing the interval time from the default by-frame) technique.
  • Page 74 Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. x.v.Color When you set this function to [ON], you can record with the wider color range. Your camcorder can reproduce brilliant and vivid colors for flowers and the beautiful blue- green of tropical oceans that cannot be TYPE 3 matched by conventional technologies.

  • Page 75: (Audio Set) Menu

    (AUDIO SET) menu Settings for the audio recording (HDV 2CH/ 4CH/XLR SET, etc.) AU.LMT CH1,2 The default settings are marked with B. You can set the clipping-noise reduction The indicators in parentheses appear when function for CH1 and CH2. the items are selected. See page 63 for details on selecting B OFF menu items.
  • Page 76 Does not reduce noise from the microphone (ECM-XM1). microphone. • Set [INPUT TRIM] to [+12dB] for the optional microphone (Sony ECM-NV1). b Notes • The INPUT TRIM function adjusts the input • The setting is not effective when you set the level from an external microphone.

  • Page 77: (Display Set) Menu

    (DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings of the display and the function. If it is distorted at the recording point, lower the total volume level manually. viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP • If you set INPUT TRIM too far to the minus OUTPUT, etc.) side, the microphone volume becomes too low, resulting in a poor signal to noise ratio.
  • Page 78 Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. B OFF MARKER Does not display a histogram. ON/OFF NORMAL When you select [ON], you can display Displays a histogram. markers. The default setting is [OFF]. ADVANCE Markers will not be recorded on a tape or “Memory Stick Duo.”...
  • Page 79 z Tips z Tips • You can display all types of markers at the same • The settings appear on the screen during time. the manual adjustment regardless of the • You can obtain a balanced composition by settings of this function. positioning the subject at the cross points of the •...
  • Page 80 Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. FOCUS DISP LCD BL LEVEL You can select how to display the focal You can adjust the backlight level of the distance during manual focus. LCD screen.

  • Page 81: (In/Out Rec) Menu

    (IN/OUT REC) menu Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./ Always displays the remaining time of a VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.) tape. The remaining time is not displayed when you insert a new tape or a tape that is rewound to the beginning.
  • Page 82 Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (IN/OUT REC) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. SCAN TYPE signals to or from the external device via HDV/DV (i.LINK) jack for You can select a scan type for recording in recording or playback. HDV format.
  • Page 83 DOWN CONVERT • Image may be distorted or time code may not be properly connected between the scenes recorded You can select a down convert type when in the DVCAM mode and DV SP mode. you down-covert HDV signal to DV signal. Use this function for signals outputting DV WIDE REC from the following output jacks:...
  • Page 84 Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (IN/OUT REC) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. SD-SDI SET b Notes • When you set [HDV t DV CONV] to [ON] VIDEO INDEX during 4-channel audio recording on an HDV Adds a video index signal that includes device, only audio in the channel selected in information on aspect ratio and signal [DOWN CONV AU] is outputted from the...

  • Page 85: (Tc/Ub Set) Menu

    (TC/UB SET) menu (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) *HVR-MRC1(supplied) or HVR-DR60 The default settings are marked with B. (optional) The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. b Notes See page 63 for details on selecting • When this function is set to [EXT ONLY], menu items.
  • Page 86 Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (TC/UB SET) with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. 2 Select [PRESET] with the SEL/PUSH 1 Insert a tape to the main camcorder from EXEC dial. which you want to generate the time code. 3 Select the first 2 digits with the SEL/PUSH 2 Set the CAMERA/VCR switches of the EXEC dial.

  • Page 87: (Memory Set) Menu

    (MEMORY SET) menu b Notes Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (ALL ERASE/FORMAT, etc.) • This function is available in the following cases: – [TC MAKE] : [PRESET] – [TC RUN] : [FREE RUN] The default settings are marked with B. –...
  • Page 88 Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (MEMORY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. FORMAT REC FOLDER (Recording folder) You do not need to format the Memory You can select a folder in which you want “ Stick Duo” since it is already formatted at to store still images.

  • Page 89: (Others) Menu

    (OTHERS) menu Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (QUICK REC/BEEP, etc.) Duo” or [CAMERA] to save it in your camcorder. The default settings are marked with B. 3 Select [ NEW FILE ] or an existing The indicators in parentheses appear when profile name with the SEL/PUSH the items are selected.
  • Page 90 Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (OTHERS) with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. To copy a camera profile PB ZOOM (Playback zoom) You can copy camera profile saved on your camcorder to a “Memory Stick Duo.” When you set this function to [ON], you 1 Select [COPY] with the SEL/PUSH can enlarge movie images about 1.1 to 5 EXEC dial.
  • Page 91 DATE REC HOURS METER B OFF You can display the cumulative operation time of your camcorder with the total hours Does not superimpose the date and time on of operation, drum rotation, tape running, or images. the total number of tape unthreading operations.

  • Page 92: Dubbing/Editing

    Dubbing/Editing Recording pictures from a VCR You can record pictures from a VCR on a HDV1080i AV device with tape. You can record a scene as a still image compatible device i.LINK jack on a “Memory Stick Duo.” You can record pictures in the HDV format by connecting an HDV1080i specification compatible device.
  • Page 93 DVCAM (DV) format compatible device (p. 81). Press x (STOP) to stop recording. Connect your VCR as a player to b Notes your camcorder. • You cannot record TV programs from the When an i.LINK cable is connected, the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK). format of the input signal ( •...

  • Page 94: Copying Movies On A Tape To A Computer

    Copying movies on a Recording pictures from a VCR (Continued) tape to a computer Connect your camcorder to the computer Start playing the cassette. with an i.LINK cable. The computer needs to have an i.LINK The pictures on the VCR appear on the connector and be installed with editing screen of your camcorder.
  • Page 95 The required menu settings vary depending Step:1 Connect an i.LINK cable on the recorded images and the format (HDV or DVCAM (DV)) to be copied to the computer. Format for Recorded copying to Menu setting* format the computer HDV/DV [VCR HDV/DV] HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) t [HDV]...
  • Page 96 Copying movies on a tape to a computer (Continued) When copying the movie in the Step:2 Copying the movies DVCAM (DV) format from the Use the optional AC Adaptor to obtain AC computer to your camcorder power (p. 17). Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] (p. 81). 1 Prepare editing software (not provided).

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Power sources/LCD screen···p. 97 • Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”···p. 98 •...
  • Page 98 Troubleshooting (Continued) The picture in the viewfinder is not clear. • Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture appears clearly (p. 19). Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo” The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 16). •...
  • Page 99 You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to the next. • Do not record progressive pictures in different [REC TYPE] settings on the same tape. • Perform End search (p. 51). • Do not remove the cassette (the picture will be recorded continuously without a break even when you turn the power off).
  • Page 100 Troubleshooting (Continued) Cannot use Situation [SMTH SLW REC] [REC TYPE] of [HDV PROGRE.] is set to [PROGRESSIVE]. [REC TYPE] of [HDV PROGRE.] is set to [INTERLACE] and [SCAN TYPE] is set to [25]. [SCAN TYPE] of [DV PROGRE.] is set to [25]. [REC CTL MODE] of [EXT REC CTRL] is set to [EXT ONLY].
  • Page 101 The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked. • This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. 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.
  • Page 102 Troubleshooting (Continued) • Set the CH1 switch to AUTO. • Set the INPUT1 switch to an appropriate position for the device connected to the AUDIO INPUT1(L) jack. • Make sure that the connector of the cable connected to the AUDIO INPUT1(L) is locked. •...
  • Page 103 The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off. • This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 114). • Use the Sony standard size DV or mini DV cassette tape. “---” is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 104 Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected with the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) or component video plug. • If you are using an S VIDEO plug or component video plug, make sure the audio cable is also connected (p.
  • Page 105 Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, restart the computer, then connect the computer to your camcorder correctly. You cannot view or copy a movie recorded on a tape to a computer.

  • Page 106: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If the problem % (Moisture condensation warning)* persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local • Eject the cassette, remove the power authorized Sony service facility. source, and then leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette lid open (p.

  • Page 107: Additional Information

    Additional Information Maintenance and precautions the next recording when you have played HDV format and recording/ back the tape. playback Copyright signal Your camcorder is capable of recording in When you play back HDV/DVCAM/DV formats. If the cassette you play back on your It is recommended to use a cassette with the camcorder contains copyright signals, you mark to record in the HDV/...

  • Page 108: Compatibility Of The Dvcam/Dv Formats

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) To prevent accidental erasure On Sony HDV1080i compliant TVs Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set it to SAVE. An HDV format compatible TV with the component input jack is required to view playback pictures recorded in the HDV format.
  • Page 109 Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes Compatibility on editing using DV jacks The recording format of the picture is defined according to the recorder’s format When this camcorder is connected to other as described below. digital video equipment using an i.LINK cable, the recording format of edited tapes Recorder’s Cassette’s...

  • Page 110: About The "Memory Stick

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) b Notes • Still image format: Your camcorder compresses and records image data in the JPEG (Joint • If you use tapes as in 1) to 3) above for editing, Photographic Experts Group) format. The file the functions may be limited regardless of the extension is “.JPG.”...

  • Page 111: About I.link

    On image data compatibility • Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations: • Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick – Places subject to extremely high temperature, Duo” by your camcorder conform to the such as a car parked outside in the summer.

  • Page 112: About X.v.color

    • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE software, refer also to the operating 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and instructions for the device to be connected. is a trademark approved by many corporations.

  • Page 113: About Handling Of Your Camcorder

    Your checked by a Sony dealer before operating it camcorder can be used again when both of any further.
  • Page 114 (about 0.5 seconds). a cleaning cassette (optional), the video heads This occurs if the HDV signals cannot be may be worn out. Please contact your Sony recorded or played back correctly because dealer or local authorized Sony service facility of dirt on the tape or video head.
  • Page 115 Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the camcorder after charging the pre-installed cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. rechargeable battery. Use cleaning paper moistened with the However, even if the pre-installed liquid. rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as On handling the casing long as you are not recording the date.
  • Page 116 Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Remove dust inside the eye piece and viewfinder with a blower.

  • Page 117: Specifications

    Specifications System 63 min (using a PHDVM-63DM cassette) Video recording system (HDV) Recording/playback time (DVCAM) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system 184 min (using a PHDV-276DM Video recording system (DVCAM (DV)) cassette) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system 41 min (using a PHDVM-63DM Still image recording system cassette) Exif Ver.
  • Page 118 (R)/AUDIO INPUT3/AUDIO INPUT4 **Still image resolution is obtained by the jack unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid XLR 3-pin, female, CMOS Sensor and image processing -48 dBu: 3kΩ(kilohms) system (new Enhanced Imaging +4 dBu: 10kΩ(kilohms)
  • Page 119 DC IN 12V connector Mass (approx.) XLR 4-pin, female, 11 V - 17 V 4.0 kg (8 lb 12 oz) camera body only 5.2 kg (11 lb 7 oz) including Carl Zeiss LCD screen lens (VCL-412BWS) 6.3 kg (13 lb 15 oz) including battery Picture pack (BP-GL95), cassette (PHDV- 8.0 cm (3.2 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
  • Page 120 • Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

  • Page 121: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Pr/Cr Pb/Cb A Accessory shoe (127) N Lens (9) B Shoulder strap fitting (13) O PUSH AUTO button (33) C Handle zoom lever (30) P IRIS switch (33) D REC START/STOP button (26) Q Zoom lever (32)
  • Page 122 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) 67 89 A AUDIO INPUT2 (R) jack (46) P POWER switch (18) B AUDIO INPUT1 (L) jack (46) Q AUDIO LEVEL dial Adjusts the audio input level of CH1. C Lens mount securing tab (9) R WHT/BLK switch (35) D ND filter (33) S REC START/STOP button (26)
  • Page 123 SHOT TRANSITION/ FOCUS MARKING CHECK ST ORE EXEC A LIGHT MAN/AUTO switch adjusted to the subject, objects in the background will be lost in the glare. The DCC Select AUTO or MAN to automatically or function will suppress the high intensity and manually turn on and off a video light restore much of the lost detail and is particularly connected to the LIGHT connector.
  • Page 124 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) G WHT BAL switch (34) H MENU/STATUS switch (63) I SHOT TRANSITION/FOCUS MARKING button (52) J A button (52) K B button (52) L Handle zoom switch (30) M Shoulder strap fitting (13) N ASSIGN 1-3 buttons (49) O ASSIGN 4 button/ZEBRA button (49) P ASSIGN 5 button/AE SHIFT button (49)
  • Page 125 DATA CODE REVIEW ST OP PLA Y P AUSE SLO W RESET AUDIO MONITOR CH1/2 REC CH SELECT CH3/4 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 1 CH 2 2CH MODE AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO CH 3 CH 4 LINE LINE LINE...
  • Page 126 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) DISPLAY LCD BRIGHT PLAY INDEX DELETE MEMORY 7 89 q; S VIDEO LANC MANUAL SERVO HD/SD SDI OUT ZOOM AUDIO INPUT3 AUDIO INPUT4 A Accessory shoe mount(127) P Memory Recording Unit (14) B Recording lamp (26) Q S VIDEO jack (61) C Cassette lid (23) LANC jack...
  • Page 127 To mount the accessory shoe To dismount the accessory shoe 1 Lift the edge of the accessory shoe plate Cover and pull it in the direction opposite to that of the arrow on the shoe plate and remove it from the accessory shoe. 2 Loosen the four screws and remove the accessory shoe from the mount.

  • Page 128: Indicators For The Lcd Screen And Viewfinder

    Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. The indicators will not be recorded on the tape during recording. Recording movies Recording still images 00:04:50:04 1.2M HDV1080i A Recording format ( G Recording folder (88) ) (81) H Image size (28) B Remaining battery (approx.)

  • Page 129: Viewing Movies

    Viewing movies Viewing still images qs qd 00:04:50:04 1.2M 101-0011 MEMORY PLAY HDV1080i J Tape transport indicator K Data file name Recording mode (DVCAM or DV SP) L Picture number/Total number of appears when a tape recorded in the DVCAM recorded pictures in the current or DV SP format is played back.
  • Page 130 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder (Continued) Center Indicators when you made changes Indicator Meaning Warning (106) Upper left Upper right 00:00:00:00 Bottom Indicator Meaning HISTOGRAM (77) CAM LEVELING Center Bottom (79) HDV 2CH/4CH Upper left (75)** DV AU.MODE (DV Indicator Meaning Audio mode) (75)*...
  • Page 131 Indicators on the sub LCD screen A Recording format B Time code/user bit C Tape remaining indicator D Battery capacity indicator E 2CH/4CH audio mode F Audio level indicator...

  • Page 132: Index

    Index AU.LMT CH3,4....75 CLOCK SET ......21 AU.LVL DISP CNTRST ENHCR ..70, 99 A button........52 (Audio level display) ... 79 COLOR BAR ....... 74 Access lamp......25 COLOR CORRCT (Color Accessory shoe ....127 Correct)......... 41 Accessory shoe kit....8 B button........ 52 COLOR DEPTH ....41 Accessory shoe mount..127 BACK LIGHT ....
  • Page 133 INPUT3 MIC NR ....76 DV REC MODE (Recording mode) ....82 INPUT3 switch .....46 Gain ........34 DV SP ........82 INPUT3 TRIM .....76 GAIN SETUP ...... 68 DV WIDE CONV....83 INPUT3 WIND ....76 GAIN switch ......34 DV WIDE REC ....82, 83 INPUT4 MIC NR ....76 GAMMA ......
  • Page 134 Index (Continued) Lens cover lever ....13 Using the menu..... 63 PLAY button ......56 Lens hood with lens cover..13 Menu items ......65 POWER switch ....18 LENS jack ......9 MENU/STATUS switch ..63 Pre-installed rechargeable battery.........115 Lens mount ......9 Microphone......12 PRESET .......
  • Page 135 Volume .........57 RET button ......49 Tape counter....... 128 TAPE RUN ......91 V-OUT/PANEL....81 TC COUNTUP..... 85, 100 S VIDEO jack .......61 TC LINK ...... 86, 100 SAFETY ZONE ....78 Warning indicators .....106 TC MAKE......86 SCAN TYPE......82 TC OUT jack...... 121 Warning messages ....106 SDI OUTPUT .......83 TC PRESET ......

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