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Sony 4-111-862-11(1) Operating Manual

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4-111-862-11(1)
Enjoying pictures with
12
high definition quality
Getting Started
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Recording/
28
Playback
Using the Menu
62
Dubbing/Editing
84
Using a Computer
91
Troubleshooting
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Additional Information
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Quick Reference
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  • Page 1 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-FX1000 © 2008 Sony Corporation 4-111-862-11(1) Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Getting Started Recording/ Playback...
  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. •...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

  • Page 5: Read This First

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HDR-FX1000 Serial No.
  • Page 6 PRO Duo”) – (“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”) “Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be used with your camcorder.) “Memory Stick” (You cannot use with your camcorder.) • You cannot use any type of memory card except “Memory Stick Duo.” • “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used only with “Memory Stick PRO”...
  • Page 7 • 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 •...
  • Page 8 HDV format on DV format video cameras or on mini DV players. Check the contents of tapes by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them back on other devices. Note on the icons used in this manual...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover ...17 Step 3: Charging the battery pack ...18 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ...21 Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ...22 Step 6: Setting the date and time ...24 Changing the language setting ...
  • Page 10 Using the menu items ... 62 Menu items ... 64 (CAMERA SET) menu ... 66 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/ BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu ... 73 Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/DV AUDIO MIX, etc.) (DISPLAY SET) menu ...
  • Page 11 About the “Memory Stick” ... 111 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ... 112 About i.LINK... 113 About x.v.Color ... 114 About handling of your camcorder ... 115 Specifications ...119 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...123 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder ...128 Index ...131...

  • Page 12: Enjoying Pictures With High Definition Quality

    TV set is not available. This provides an easy path to HDV format video. • The down convert function converts HDV format video to DV for playback or editing when your camcorder is connected to a TV or VCR that is not HDV1080i compliant. The resulting image is displayed in SD (standard definition).

  • Page 13: Features Of This Camcorder

    This camcorder is fitted with the 3-ClearVid CMOS sensor system. Superb spectroscopic characteristics and high definition are achieved by the use of three ClearVid CMOS sensors developed by Sony for high definition, enabling reproduction of digital high definition with excellent sensitivity and color reproducibility.

  • Page 14: Handy Functions For Recording

    Moving subjects can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion. Saving Camera profile (p. 81) Two settings profiles, including brightness, color, etc., can be saved in your camcorder. This enables you to use saved settings data to quickly reproduce suitable shooting settings.

  • Page 15: Viewing Video Recorded In The Hdv Format

    • For details on HDV1080i specification compliant TVs, see page 58. Viewing on a 16:9 TV/4:3 TV (p. 59) Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) quality for playback on a conventional TV.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    • The cassette tape and “Memory Stick Duo” are not included. See p. 6, p. 110 and p. 111 for types of cassette tapes and “Memory Stick Duo” that you can use on your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 18) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 18) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.

  • Page 17: Step 2: Attaching The Lens Hood With Lens Cover

    Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover PUSH (lens hood release) button Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow To remove the Lens hood with lens...

  • Page 18: Step 3: Charging The Battery Pack

    DC plug DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (mains lead) Press the battery pack against the back of your camcorder and slide it down. To the wall outlet (wall socket) With the B mark on the DC plug facing outwards, connect the DC plug to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
  • Page 19 NP-F770 NP-F970 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. b Notes • You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with this camcorder. Recording in the HDV format Battery pack NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970...

  • Page 20: Playing Time

    Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.

  • Page 21: 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 back, set the POWER switch to the respective direction. When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 24). POWER switch While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch.

  • Page 22: Step 5: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder

    Press and hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button for a few seconds until 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.
  • Page 23 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.

  • Page 24: Step 6: Setting The Date And Time

    POWER switch positions. z Tips • 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.

  • Page 25: Changing The Language Setting

    z Tips • The date and time are automatically recorded on the tape, and can be displayed during playback (DATA CODE button, p. 52). Changing the language setting 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.

  • Page 26: Step 7: Inserting A Tape Or A "Memory Stick Duo

    Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape You can use mini DV (p. 110). Slide and hold the EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically comes out. Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press Window...
  • Page 27 • 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.

  • Page 28: Recording/Playback

    Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo.” Do the following steps to record movies. z Tips • This camcorder can record movies in HDV or DV format. The factory setting is HDV format ([REC FORMAT] p. 77). Open the shutter of the lens hood.
  • Page 29 Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B). 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 DV format, you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([DV WIDE REC] p.
  • Page 30 ([PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS] p. 82). • The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.

  • Page 31: Changing The Settings Of Your Camcorder Recordings

    Close view: (Telephoto) 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.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Focus Manually

    Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Adjusting the focus manually 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.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Image Brightness

    Using the expanded focus (Expanded focus) Assign [EXP.FOCUS] to the PHOTO/ EXPANDED FOCUS button D beforehand ([PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS], p. 82). During standby, press the PHOTO/ EXPANDED FOCUS button D. [EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the center of the screen is magnified by about 2.0 times.
  • Page 34 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) value). The current F value appears on the screen. 1 Select [IRIS] from SET) menu t [IRIS/EXPOSURE] t [RING ASSIGN] (p. 66). 2 During recording or standby, set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to MANUAL.
  • Page 35 (CAMERA SET) menu is set to [24] • 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 appears lamps.

  • Page 36: Adjusting To Natural Color (White Balance)

    Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) To adjust the shutter speed automatically Press the SHUTTER SPEED button D twice, or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO. The shutter speed value disappears, or appears next to the shutter speed value.

  • Page 37: Customizing The Picture Quality (Picture Profile)

    You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [COLOR LEVEL] and [SHARPNESS]. Connect your camcorder to a TV or monitor, and adjust the picture quality while observing the picture on the TV or monitor screen.
  • Page 38 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Picture profile number (setting Recording condition name) You can assign your own :USER setting You can assign your own :USER setting. Appropriate setting to :PORTRAIT record people Appropriate setting to :CINEMA record film-like pictures...
  • Page 39 Controls gamma curve characteristics to produce solid black. KNEE POINT To set the point at which video signal compression starts in order to prevent over-highlighting, by limiting signals in high contrast areas of the subject to the dynamic range of your camcorder. Item Description and settings [AUTO] Automatically sets the knee point.
  • Page 40 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) COLOR PHASE To set the color phase. Item COLOR DEPTH To set the color depth. This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic 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 41 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 42: Adjusting The Volume

    Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) To name the picture profile settings You can name picture profile1 through 6. 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button 2 Select the picture profile that you want to name with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial...
  • Page 43 Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch A of the channel to be adjusted to MAN. appears on the screen. Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial B to adjust the volume during recording or standby. To restore automatic adjustment Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch A to AUTO.

  • Page 44: Assigning The Functions To The Assign Buttons

    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. Functions you can assign to the ASSIGN buttons The buttons in parentheses indicate that the functions are assigned to the buttons by...

  • Page 45: Recording An Index Signal

    [REC REVIEW] is assigned during standby. The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scene will be played back, then your camcorder returns to standby. Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (End search) Assign [END SEARCH] to one of the ASSIGN buttons (p.

  • Page 46: Using The Shot Transition

    Sony recommends that you use a tripod to avoid image blurring. SHOT-A SHOT-B You can set the transition curve and duration using [SHOT TRANSITION] (p.
  • Page 47 Store the settings (shot) 1 Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION STORE screen. STBY 0 : 0 0 : 0 5 SHOT TRANSITION STORE SHOT-A SHOT-B 2 Adjust the desired items manually. See pages 31 to 37 for details on adjustment.
  • Page 48 Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued) – The ASSIGN button to which [SMTH SLW REC] is assigned. z Tips • You can also make a transition from the SHOT- A to saved SHOT-B or from the SHOT-B to the SHOT-A.

  • Page 49: Playback

    : 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 DV during playback of a tape in which HDV format and DV format are mixed.
  • Page 50 Playback (Continued) z Tips • See page 130 for indicators displayed on the screen during playback. • See page 52 for how to switch displays during playback. • To play back the tape recorded using a monaural microphone connected, see [MULTI-SOUND] (p.
  • Page 51 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. 111) or the still image is protected (p. 96). 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.

  • Page 52: Changing/Checking The Settings In Your Camcorder

    Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder Changing the screen 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 E. The screen indicators turn on (displayed) and off (undisplayed) as you press the button.

  • Page 53: Displaying The Settings In Your Camcorder (Status Check)

    Check the data code that is displayed on the screen when you play back the tape on your camcorder for the accurate shutter speed. • When you record a movie with the gain set to [-6dB] and play it back with the data code, the gain value is displayed as [---].

  • Page 54: Locating A Scene On A Tape

    Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) During playback, press the ZERO SET MEM button H on your camcorder or the ZERO SET MEMORY button D on the Remote Commander at the scene where you want to create a cue point.

  • Page 55: Searching For A Scene By Date Of Recording (Date Search)

    Press the STOP button F 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...

  • Page 56: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    Open the jack cover and connect the cable. b Notes • Make all menu settings on your camcorder before connecting. The TV may not recognize the video signal properly when changing [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK CONV] settings after connecting with an i.LINK...
  • Page 57 A movie recorded in SD quality is played back in SD quality. COMPONENT IN AUDIO Type Camcorder Component A/V cable (supplied) b Notes • If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals.
  • Page 58 • 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 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the TV to be attached. Cable HDMI cable (optional) i.LINK cable (optional)
  • Page 59 Notes • When you play back a tape recorded in the DV format on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [DV WIDE REC] to [OFF] on your camcorder when recording a picture (p. 78). z Tips •...
  • Page 60 • 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 4-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.
  • Page 61 * Change the settings according to the TV connected. b Notes • If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows:...

  • Page 62: Using The Menu

    MENU : END The available menu items vary depending on the position of the power switch of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 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.
  • Page 63 Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen. To return to the previous screen, select RETURN].

  • Page 64: Menu Items

    Menu items (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 66) PROG.SCAN IRIS/EXPOSURE GAIN SETUP AGC LIMIT MINUS AGC WB PRESET AWB SENS AE SHIFT AE RESPONSE AT IRIS LMT FLCKR REDUCE CNTRST ENHCR BACK LIGHT SPOTLIGHT STEADYSHOT AF ASSIST HANDLE ZOOM D.EXTENDER FADER SMTH SLW REC INTERVAL REC DV FRAME REC...
  • Page 65 LCD COLOR LCD BL LEVEL VF B.LIGHT VF POWERMODE LETTER SIZE REMAINING DISP OUTPUT (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 77) REC FORMAT VCR HDV/DV DV REC MODE DV WIDE REC COMPONENT i.LINK CONV TV TYPE (MEMORY SET) menu (p. 80) ALL ERASE FORMAT FILE NO.

  • Page 66: (Camera Set) 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 62 for details on selecting menu items.
  • Page 67 The dynamic range of your camcorder is not reduced when you set [MINUS AGC] to [ON]. B ON Enables minus gain control during automatic gain control, as required.
  • Page 68 • Flickering may not be reduced for certain light sources. CNTRST ENHCR When you set this function to [ON], your camcorder detects high contrast images, such as backlit scenes, and automatically improves the unexposed images. The default setting is [ON].
  • Page 69 WIDE CONV. This is for use with wide conversion lenses (optional). It is the optimum setting for use with a Sony VCL-HG0872A wide conversion lens. AF ASSIST When you set this function to [ON], you can temporarily focus manually using the focus ring during the auto focus adjustment.
  • Page 70 Press the MENU button t select the After executing [SMTH SLW REC] with an ASSIGN button, you can also cancel [SMTH SLW REC] by pressing the ASSIGN button again. See page 44 for details on how to use the ASSIGN buttons. You can select the [SMTH SLW REC] settings suitable for your recording.

  • Page 71: Shot Transition

    That type of animation uses a technique of changing the subject, such as a doll or a toy's positions and recording it at each different position while your camcorder sits still. Use the Remote Commander to reduce camera shakes. B OFF Not use this function.
  • Page 72 This function helps you to adjust colors when you view movies recorded with your camcorder on a TV or a monitor. The default setting is [OFF]. (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

  • Page 73: (Audio Set) Menu

    Plays back with sub sound (or the right channel sound). b Notes • You can play back, but cannot record a dual sound track cassette on your camcorder. DV AUDIO MIX You can monitor the sound dubbed from another device or recorded through 4- channel microphone during playback.

  • Page 74: (Display Set) Menu

    (DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP OUTPUT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 62 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
  • Page 75 b Notes • You cannot record an image with enhanced details on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.” z Tips • You can focus more easily using this function in combination with the expanded focus function (p. 33). MARKER ON/OFF When you select [ON], you can display markers.
  • Page 76 Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [LCD BL LEVEL] is automatically set to [BRIGHT]. • When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is slightly reduced.

  • Page 77: (In/Out Rec) Menu

    You can select a type of output signal to an external device for playing back a movie on the device. Select [AUTO] in most cases. When you connect your camcorder to an external device with an i.LINK cable, select a type of input and output signals to and from the external device via the HDV/DV jack.
  • Page 78 HDV signals to or from an external device via the (i.LINK) jack for recording or playback. Select this setting when you connect your camcorder to your computer. Plays back only DV format sections of a tape. During the i.LINK connection, inputs or...
  • Page 79 Notes • This is not effective for the i.LINK output. • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1 system or via an HDV/DV S VIDEO jack for playing back the tape, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9].

  • Page 80: (Memory Set) Menu

    Notes • You cannot delete the new folder once you have created it on your camcorder. Format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 80) or delete it on your computer. • The number of recordable pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 81: (Others) Menu

    (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. CAMERA PROF. (Camera profile) You can save up to two camera setting profiles in your camcorder. Using these saved profiles let you quickly obtain suitable camera settings later. z Tips • You can save menu settings, picture profiles and button settings as a camera profile.

  • Page 82: World Time

    Commander. CLOCK SET See page 24. (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. WORLD TIME When you use your camcorder abroad, you can adjust the clock to the local time by setting the time difference with the dial. PUSH EXEC When you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the original setting.
  • Page 83 • When this function is set to [ON], the interval between scenes freezes for a moment (editing on your computer is recommended). • When the camcorder is left in standby for more than about 3 minutes, your camcorder exits from standby (the drum stops rotating) to prevent tape wear and battery loss.

  • Page 84: Dubbing/Editing

    Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 18). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Connecting to external devices The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR, DVD/HDD device and the connectors used.
  • Page 85 * Pictures recorded in the DV format are dubbed in the SD (standard definition) quality, regardless of the connection. ** When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the device, and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio jack on the device.
  • Page 86 • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing these menu settings, otherwise the VCR/DVD device may not correctly identify the video signal. z Tips • This camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be connected. Copy format...
  • Page 87 Notes • The following cannot be output via the DV interface (i.LINK): – Indicators – Titles that are recorded on other camcorder • Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not output from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) jack during playback pause or in any playback mode other than normal playback.

  • Page 88: Recording Pictures From A Vcr

    Be sure to insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder beforehand. You can connect your camcorder to a VCR device using an i.LINK cable. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.
  • Page 89 REC (record) buttons simultaneously. Start playing the cassette on your VCR. The picture played on the VCR appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Press (PAUSE) again at the point you want to start recording. Press x (STOP) to stop recording.
  • Page 90 Recording pictures from a VCR (Continued) Recording still images Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder beforehand, and set [PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS] to [PHOTO] (the default setting) (p. 82). Perform steps 1 to 4 in “Recording movies.”...

  • Page 91: Using A Computer

    • The HDV/DV jack of your camcorder does not have a power-supply function. • When you connect your camcorder to a computer via an i.LINK cable, make sure that the terminals of the i.LINK cable are placed the right way. Squeezing the terminals into jacks may damage the terminals and jacks, or result in a malfunction of your camcorder.
  • Page 92 (p. 18). 1 Prepare editing software (not provided). 2 Turn on your computer. 3 Insert a tape into your camcorder and set the POWER switch to VCR. 4 Set the menu of your camcorder. The menu settings vary depending on the copying image.

  • Page 93: Copying Still Images To A Computer

    A Folder containing image files recorded by other camcorders without the folder creation function (for playback only). B Folder containing image files recorded by your camcorder when no new folders have been created, only [101MSDCF] is displayed. C Folder containing movie data recorded...

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    The CHG lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 18). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
  • Page 95 • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 115). The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a cassette with the Cassette Memory function. • This camcorder does not support the Cassette Memory function, so the indicator does not appear. Continued ,...
  • Page 96 • The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 50). • Format the “Memory Stick Duo” on your camcorder or insert another “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 80). • You cannot record still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following cases.
  • Page 97 [EXPOSURE] is manually adjusted. [BACK LIGHT] is set to [ON]. No tape is inserted. Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder. The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to SAVE. [INTERVAL REC] is set to [ON]. [COLOR BAR] is set to [ON].
  • Page 98 Troubleshooting (Continued) Cannot use [LCD BL LEVEL], [VF B.LIGHT] [WORLD TIME] [x.v.Color] [INTERVAL REC] [DV FRAME REC] Shutter speed, gain, white balance or iris cannot be adjusted manually. • Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. •...
  • Page 99 You cannot hear the sound recorded with 4CH microphone recording on another camcorder. • Set [DV AUDIO MIX] (p. 73). • You cannot reproduce the sound recorded in CH3 and CH4 on your camcorder for the HDV format 4-ch recording. No sound or only a low sound is heard.
  • Page 100 • The tape you are playing was recorded with the gain set to -6dB. Noises appear and • The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (NTSC). This is not a malfunction. Date Search does not work correctly.
  • Page 101 • DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 84) cannot be output. • This occurs if you record on a tape in both HDV and DV formats. Disconnect and connect the HDMI cable, or slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder again.
  • Page 102 Troubleshooting (Continued) When connected using an i.LINK cable, no picture appears on the monitor screen during dubbing. • Set [VCR HDV/DV] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 77). You cannot add sound to the recorded tape. • You cannot add sound to the recorded tape on this unit. You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable.
  • Page 103 Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, restart the computer, then connect the computer to your camcorder correctly.

  • Page 104: Warning Indicators And Messages

    LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C: (or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis...

  • Page 105: Moisture Condensation

    Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. x Battery/Power Cannot use this battery in the camcorder. (p. 112) x Moisture condensation %Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette (p. 115) % Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.
  • Page 106 Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot delete created folders using your camcorder. • You will have to format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 80), or delete them using your computer.

  • Page 107: Additional Information

    Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
  • Page 108 Using your camcorder abroad (Continued) Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Oceania Countries/regions Australia New Zealand North America Countries/regions Canada Central America Countries/regions Bahamas Costa Rica Cuba Dominican (rep) El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama South America Countries/regions Argentina...
  • Page 109 On TV color systems Your camcorder is NTSC system, so its picture can only be viewed on an NTSC system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. System Used in NTSC Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,...

  • Page 110: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions HDV format and recording/ playback Your camcorder is capable of recording in both HDV and DV formats. You can use mini DV format cassettes only. Use a cassette with the Your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function.

  • Page 111: About The "Memory Stick

    – If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the power off on your camcorder, or remove the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 112: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCR- TRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.)

  • Page 113: About I.link

    To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on your...

  • Page 114: About X.v.color

    • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

  • Page 115: About Handling Of Your Camcorder

    • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
  • Page 116 Such a freezing point cannot be recovered if it was created while recording. To prevent such a problem, use the Sony mini DV cassette. • If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony cleaning cassette (optional).
  • Page 117 Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid. On handling the casing • If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. • Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish.
  • Page 118 Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Removing dust from inside the viewfinder Remove the eye piece of the viewfinder. Slide down the viewfinder release lever and hold it at the position (1), then lift the eye piece of the viewfinder as indicated with the arrow in the illustration (2).

  • Page 119: Specifications

    * “Exif” is a file format for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. Continued ,...
  • Page 120 Specifications (Continued) **The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. Output connectors A/V Remote Connector 10-pin connector When A/V connecting cable is connected Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω...
  • Page 121 • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.
  • Page 122 • 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. • HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

  • Page 123: Quick Reference

    B A/V Remote Connector (56) C HDMI OUT jack (56) (headphones) jack When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. E DC IN jack (18) F Remote sensor (back) (127) G Recording lamp (back) (28) The recording lamp flashes if the remaining tape or battery is low.
  • Page 124 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A LCD screen (22) B Hook for the shoulder strap (125) C ZERO SET MEM button (54) D DATA CODE button (52) E Video control buttons (STOP/REW/ PLAY*/FF/PAUSE/REC/SLOW) (49) F VOLUME/MEMORY button* (50) G MEMORY/DELETE button (50) H MEMORY/INDEX button* (50) I MEMORY/PLAY button (50) J DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (52, 53)
  • Page 125 A Hook for the shoulder strap (125) B Zoom lever (31) C PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button (30, 33) D Access lamp (27) E “Memory Stick Duo” slot (26) F Grip belt (21) G Iris ring (33) H Zoom ring (31) I MIC jack When a microphone is connected, it is dominantly used for sound recording over the internal microphone.
  • Page 126 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A Remote sensor (front) (127) B FOCUS switch (32) C PUSH AUTO button (32) D ND FILTER switch (OFF/1/2/3) (36) E Handle zoom switch (FIX/VAR/OFF) (31) F ASSIGN 1 button/ZEBRA button (44) G ASSIGN 2 button*/AE SHIFT button (44) H ASSIGN 3 button/REC REVIEW button (44)

  • Page 127: Remote Commander

    Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • 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 HDV1080i A Recording format ( (77) Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed in the DV format.

  • Page 129: Viewing Movies

    Viewing movies 0:08:12:17 HDV1080i J Tape transport indicator Recording mode (SP or LP) appears when a tape recorded in the DV format is played back. Viewing still images 101-0011 K Data file name L Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder M Playback folder (81) N Previous/Next folder icon...
  • Page 130 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder (Continued) Indicators when you made changes Upper left 60min Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning Recording format (77) SP LP DV REC MODE (78)* DV WIDE REC (78)* QUICK REC (82)** DV FRAME REC (71)* ND filter (36) INTERVAL REC (70) Upper right...

  • Page 131: Index

    Index Numeric 1080i/480i ...79 12BIT...73 16BIT...73 3-ClearVid CMOS sensor system ...13 480i ...79 6sec AFTER ...69 6sec BEFORE...69 6sec CENTER...69 AC Adaptor...18 Access lamp ...27 ADVANCE...74 AE RESPONSE ...68 AE SHIFT...67 AF ASSIST...69 AGC LIMIT...67 ALL ERASE...80 ALL FILES...80 ALL OUTPUT...77 ASSIGN BTN ...82 ASSIGN buttons ...44 AT IRIS LMT ...68...
  • Page 132 Index (Continued) folder)...81 REC FOLDER (Recording folder)...81 FORMAT ...80, 111 G Lens ...13 Gain ...35 GAIN button...35 GAIN SETUP...66 GAMMA ...39 Grip belt...21 GUIDEFRAME...75 HANDLE ZOOM...69 Handle zoom...31 HDMI cable ...58 HDMI OUT jack ...56 HDV ...77 HDV format...12, 109 HDV1080i ...77 HDV/DV jack...84 Headphones jack...123...
  • Page 133 TRIG LEVEL... 70 Tripod receptacle... 123 Troubleshooting...94 TV...56 TV color systems ...109 TV TYPE...79 Using the menu items ...62 Using your camcorder abroad ...107 VCR HDV/DV ...77 VF B.LIGHT ...76, 98 VF POWERMODE ...76 Video control buttons ...124 Video head...116 Viewfinder...22...
  • Page 134 Index (Continued) ZEBRA ...74, 97 ZERO SET MEM button...54 Zero set memory...54 ZERO SET MEMORY button...54 Zoom ...31 Zoom lever ...31 Zoom ring ...31...

  • Page 135: Spanish Quick Guide/Guía Rápida En Español

    Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Paso 1: Comprobación de los elementos suministrados Asegúrese de que su videocámara contiene los siguientes elementos. El número entre paréntesis indica la cantidad del elemento. Adaptador de alimentación de ca (1) Cable de alimentación (1) Control remoto inalámbrico (1) Tiene instalada una pila de litio tipo botón.
  • Page 136 Paso 2: Colocación del parasol del objetivo con la tapa del objetivo Botón PUSH (liberación del parasol del objetivo) Alinee las marcas en el parasol con las marcas en la videocámara y gire el parasol del objetivo en la dirección que indica la flecha Para extraer el Parasol del objetivo con tapa del objetivo...
  • Page 137 Paso 3: Carga de la batería Puede cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie L) con el adaptador de alimentación de ca suministrado. b Notas • No se puede utilizar baterías que no sean “InfoLITHIUM” (serie L). Clavija Toma de de cc entrada de cc Al tomacorriente de pared...
  • Page 138 Paso 3: Carga de la batería (Continuación) Después de cargar la batería El indicador CHG se apaga cuando la batería está completamente cargada. Desconecte el adaptador de alimentación de ca de la toma de entrada de cc. z Consejos • Puede comprobar la carga restante de la batería con la función de información de la batería.
  • Page 139 Tiempo de reproducción Tiempo aproximado (m) disponible cuando utiliza una batería completamente cargada. HDV Imágenes de formato Panel LCD Batería abierto* NP-F570 (suministrada) NP-F770 NP-F970 DV Imágenes de formato Panel LCD Batería abierto* NP-F570 (suministrada) NP-F770 NP-F970 * Con la luz de fondo de la pantalla LCD encendida.
  • Page 140 Paso 4: Encendido y sujeción adecuados de la videocámara Para grabar o reproducir, coloque el interruptor POWER en la dirección respectiva. La primera vez que utilice la videocámara, aparecerá la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ]. Mientras presiona el botón verde, deslice el interruptor POWER. CAMERA: para grabar imágenes.
  • Page 141 Paso 5: Ajuste del panel LCD y el visor El panel LCD Abra el panel LCD 180 grados (1), luego gírelo hasta encontrar el mejor ángulo para grabar o reproducir (2). 1Abra 180 grados. 290 grados (máx.) 2180 grados (máx.) Botón DISPLAY/BATT INFO z Consejos •...
  • Page 142 Paso 5: Ajuste del panel LCD y el visor (Continuación) Cuando tenga dificultades para ver la imagen del visor Si no puede ver claramente la imagen en el visor en condiciones de brillo, use el ocular grande suministrado. Para colocar el ocular grande, ensánchelo un poco y alinéelo con la ranura del ocular en el visor.
  • Page 143 Paso 6: Ajuste de la fecha y la hora Ajuste la fecha y la hora cuando use la videocámara por primera vez. De lo contrario, la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ] aparecerá cada vez que encienda la videocámara o cambie las posiciones del interruptor POWER.
  • Page 144 Paso 6: Ajuste de la fecha y la hora (Continuación) z Consejos • La fecha y la hora se graban automáticamente en la cinta y se pueden ver durante la reproducción (botón DATA CODE). Cambio del ajuste de idioma Puede cambiar las indicaciones en pantalla para que muestren mensajes en un idioma en particular.

  • Page 145: Stick Duo

    Paso 7: Inserción de una cinta o un “Memory Stick Duo” Casete/cinta Solamente puede utilizar casetes mini DV Deslice y sostenga la palanca OPEN/EJECT en el sentido de la flecha y abra la tapa. Palanca OPEN/EJECT Tapa El compartimiento del casete sale automáticamente.
  • Page 146 Paso 7: Inserción de una cinta o un “Memory Stick Duo” (Continuación) Abra la tapa de la ranura del “Memory Stick Duo” en la dirección que indica la flecha. Tapa de la ranura del “Memory Stick Duo” Inserte el “Memory Stick Duo” en la ranura para “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 147 Grabación Botón REC START/STOP B Botón PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS Indicador de grabación Esta videocámara graba películas en cinta e imágenes en “Memory Stick Duo”. Proceda de la siguiente forma para grabar películas. z Consejos • Esta videocámara puede grabar películas en formato HDV o DV. El ajuste predeterminado es el formato HDV ([FORM.GRAB.]).
  • Page 148 Grabación (Continuación) Presione el botón REC START/STOP A (o B). [ESPERA] t [GRAB.] El indicador de grabación se ilumina durante la grabación. Para detener la grabación, presione nuevamente el botón REC START/STOP. z Consejos • Al grabar en el formato HDV, el formato está fijado en 16:9. Al grabar en formato DV, puede cambiar a 4:3 ([GRAB.PAN.DV]).
  • Page 149 ([PHOTO/ EXP.FOCUS]). • La disposición única de píxeles del sensor ClearVid CMOS de Sony y el sistema de procesamiento de imágenes (Enhanced Imaging Processor) permiten una resolución de imágenes fijas equivalente a los tamaños descritos.

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