Table Of Contents - Sony HVR-Z1E Operating Instructions Manual

Table of Contents

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Quick Start Guide
Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8
Getting started
Step 1: Checking supplied items.............................................................. 10
Step 2: Charging the battery pack............................................................ 11
Using an outside power source ................................................................................. 14
Step 3: Turning the power on................................................................... 15
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder...................................... 15
Adjusting the LCD panel ........................................................................................... 15
Adjusting the viewfinder ............................................................................................ 16
Step 5: Setting the date and time............................................................. 17
Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape.............................................................. 18
Step 7: Setting the screen language ........................................................ 19
Recording
Recording movies .................................................................................... 21
Usable cassettes ....................................................................................................... 23
Using zoom ............................................................................................................... 23
Recording in mirror mode ......................................................................................... 25
Displaying the recording setup information - Status check ...................................... 25
Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 26
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 26
Recording the subject lit by strong light - SPOTLIGHT ............................................ 27
Adjusting the white balance ...................................................................................... 27
Recording using manual adjustments ...................................................... 29
Adjusting the iris ........................................................................................................ 29
Adjusting the gain ..................................................................................................... 30
Adjusting the shutter speed ...................................................................................... 31
Adjusting the volume of light - ND FILTER .............................................................. 31
Displaying the zebra pattern to adjust the brightness ............................................... 32
Adjusting the focus................................................................................... 33
Adjusting the focus manually .................................................................................... 33
Enhancing the outline to focus - PEAKING .............................................................. 35
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