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Operating Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference
The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Guide for the HVR-HD1000 series.
(English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese versions).
For more details, see "Using the CD-ROM Manual" on page 11.
HVR-HD1000U/HD1000N
© 2007 Sony Corporation
3-278-988-12(1)

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  • Page 1 The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Guide for the HVR-HD1000 series. (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese versions). For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 11. HVR-HD1000U/HD1000N © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-278-988-12(1)

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    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 your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HVR-HD1000U/HD1000N Serial No. Model No. AC- Serial No.

  • Page 3: Replacement Parts

    Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

  • Page 4: Read This First

    Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-686 SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information...
  • Page 5 The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Continued ,...

  • Page 6: Notes On Use

    Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Lens hood panel EVF block LCD panel Battery pack...
  • Page 7 • The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See “On using your camcorder” (p. 94). • When connecting your camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug...
  • Page 8 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    ... 33 Using the Menu Using the menu items ... 36 Menu items ...37 CAMERA SET menu ...39 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions MEMORY SET menu ...46 Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” PICT.APPLI. menu ...49...
  • Page 10 Warning indicators and messages ... 85 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators ... 85 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ... 88 Maintenance and precautions ... 89 Usable cassette tapes ... 89 About the “Memory Stick” ... 90 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ... 92 About i.LINK ...

  • Page 11: Using The Cd-Rom Manual

    Using the CD-ROM Manual English The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operating Guide for the HVR- HD1000U/HD1000N series in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese in PDF format. Preparation The following program must be installed on your computer in order to read the Operating Guide contained on the CD- ROM.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    To attach the lens cap to the grip belt Remove the grip belt and attach the lens cap by leading the grip belt through the attachment on the lens cap string. Then attach the grip belt to the camcorder again.

  • Page 13: Step 2: Attaching The Supplied Microphone, Eyecup And The Lens Hood

    Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone, eyecup and the lens hood Attaching the supplied microphone Attach the wind screen 1 to the microphone 2. Unlock the stopper of the microphone holder 3 and open the cover. Align the convex part of the microphone with the concave part of the holder, then place the microphone into the holder.
  • Page 14 Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood (Continued) Attaching the lens hood 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...

  • Page 15: Step 3: Charging The Battery Pack

    (L series) (p. 92) after attaching it to your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the L series to your camcorder. Attach the battery pack to your camcorder. Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow while pressing it until it clicks.
  • Page 16 Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Push the [BATT (battery) RELEASE] button and remove the battery pack. [BATT (battery) RELEASE] When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p.

  • Page 17: Playing Time

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

  • Page 18: Step 4: Turning The Power On And Setting The Date And Time

    You can set the desired date and time by touching (p. 36). b Notes • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 z Tips • The date and time are not displayed while • If the buttons on the touch panel do not work...

  • Page 19: Step 5: Making Setting Adjustments Before Recording

    Step 5: Making setting adjustments before recording The LCD panel Open the LCD panel (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 180 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) To turn off the LCD screen Set the LCD ON/OFF switch to OFF. This helps to make the battery last longer.

  • Page 20: Step 6: Inserting A Tape Or A "Memory Stick Duo

    Step 6: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape You can use mini DV (p. 89). b Notes • The recordable time varies depending on [ REC MODE] (p. 54). Slide and hold the EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.
  • Page 21 • 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 22: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording START/STOP B Recording movies Movies are recorded on a tape. Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides. Slide the POWER switch to TAPE while pressing the green button. Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch to the lock position (the POWER switch side), the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally.
  • Page 23 To record high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec) See page 24 for details. Recording still images Still images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides. Slide the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the green button.

  • Page 24: Zooming

    • You can not change the zoom speed of the zoom lever A on the handdle. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

  • Page 25: Controlling The Image Settings Manually With The Ring

    z Tips • During the standby mode, still images will be stored in the same way as when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY. • When the POWER switch is set to TAPE, still images will be recorded at image size 4.6M in the HDV format, 3.4M (4:3) or 4.6M (16:9) in the DV format.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Exposure For Backlit Subjects

    BACK LIGHT again. Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). z Tips • A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded.

  • Page 27: Playback

    Playback Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/EDIT while pressing the green button. Playing movies Touch to rewind to the desired scene, then touch to start playback. Toggles Play or Pause as you touch* 60min 60min P-MENU Rewind/Fast forward Stop** * Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes. is displayed instead of when a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 28: Viewing Still Images

    Playback (Continued) Viewing still images Touch The most recently recorded image is displayed. Switches the playback media* is displayed on the tape playback screen. To display pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the Index screen Touch . Touch one of the pictures to back to the single display mode. A Previous/Next 6 pictures B The picture displayed before switching to the index screen To view pictures in other folders, touch...

  • Page 29: Using Pb Zoom

    Using PB zoom You can magnify images from about 1.1 to 5 times (from about 1.5 to 5 times in still images) the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever. 1 Play back the picture you want to magnify.

  • Page 30: Searching For The Starting Point

    Make sure that the POWER switch is set to TAPE. Touch 0:00:00 CANCEL 60min STBY 0:00:00 The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to standby.

  • Page 31: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. b Notes • Make all menu settings on your camcorder before connecting. The TV may not recognize the video signal properly if the [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK CONV] setting is changed after the TV and your camcorder were connected with an i.LINK cable.

  • Page 32: Connecting To A High Definition Tv

    Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Connecting to a high definition TV Type Camcorder Component video cable (optional) A/V connecting cable (supplied) • An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.

  • Page 33: Connecting To A 16:9 (Wide) Or 4:3 Tv

    • If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, connect your camcorder and TV with the optional component video cable and supplied A/V connecting cable as illustrated in • The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
  • Page 34 TV. i.LINK cable (optional) • The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages...
  • Page 35 • If you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one type of cable to output images from a jack other than the i.LINK jack, the order...

  • Page 36: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Using the menu items Slide the POWER switch to the desired position while pressing the green button. TAPE: settings on a tape MEMORY: settings on a “Memory Stick Duo” PLAY/EDIT: settings for viewing/editing Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item. Unavailable items will be grayed out.

  • Page 37: Menu Items

    Available menu items (z) vary depending on the position of the Menu items switch. CAMERA SET menu SCENE SELECT SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. SHARPNESS SHUTTR SPEED AUTOSLW SHTR AE SHIFT CAMERA COLOR WB SHIFT SPOT FOCUS FOCUS TELE MACRO SUPER NS NS LIGHT COLOR SLOW S...
  • Page 38 Menu items (Continued) USB SELECT EDIT/PLAY menu VAR.SPD PB REC CTRL END SEARCH STANDARD SET menu VCR HDV/DV REC FORMAT DV SET VOLUME MIC LEVEL AU.LVL DISP LCD/VF SET COMPONENT DOWN CONVERT STATUS CHECK GUIDEFRAME COLOR BAR DATA CODE REMAINING REC LAMP BEEP DISP OUTPUT...

  • Page 39: Camera Set Menu

    CAMERA SET menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 36 for details on selecting menu items. SCENE SELECT...
  • Page 40 CAMERA SET menu (Continued) b Notes • If you set [SCENE SELECT], the settings of [SHUTTR SPEED] and [WHITE BAL.] are canceled. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the...
  • Page 41 • If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment.
  • Page 42 To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
  • Page 43 • Remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down in this case.
  • Page 44 CAMERA SET menu (Continued) ZEBRA Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the screen where brightness is at a preset level. This is useful as a guide when adjusting the brightness. When you change the default setting, is displayed. The zebra pattern is not recorded.
  • Page 45 CONV.LENS When using an optional conversion lens, use this function to record using the optimum compensation for camera shake for each lens. B OFF Select this when the conversion lens (optional) is not used. WIDE CONV. ( Select this to use the wide conversion lens (optional).

  • Page 46: Memory Set Menu

    MEMORY SET menu Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 36 for details on selecting menu items. STILL SET QUALITY B FINE ( Records still images at the fine image quality level.
  • Page 47 Sony Corporation. The number of pictures you can record varies depending on the recording environment and the recording media. • The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
  • Page 48 Touch [YES] t b Notes • You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 47), or delete them using your computer. • The number of recordable pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 49: Pict.appli. Menu

    PICT.APPLI. menu Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 36 for details on selecting menu items. FADER You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes.
  • Page 50 PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued) z Tips • You can select the first picture for the slide show with [START]. D.EFFECT (Digital effect) You can add digital effects to recording/ playback. 1 Touch the desired effect. 2 Adjust the effect with touch Effect Items to adjust CINEMA...
  • Page 51 PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to a picture during recording or playback. B OFF Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting. SKINTONE* Makes skin texture look more smoother and more appealing. NEG.ART The color and brightness are reversed. SEPIA Pictures appear in sepia.

  • Page 52: Edit/Play Menu

    [END]. PictBridge PRINT See page 69. USB SELECT You can connect the camcorder to a personal computer with a USB cable and import pictures to the computer. You can also connect the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible printer (p. 69) using this function.

  • Page 53: Standard Set Menu

    VCR HDV/DV Select the playback signal. Normally select [AUTO]. When your camcorder is connected to another device using an i.LINK cable, select the signal to input/output from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK). The selected signal is recorded or played back.
  • Page 54 STANDARD SET menu (Continued) able to recognize the video signal from your camcorder. • When [AUTO] is selected, if the signal switches between HDV and DV formats, the picture and sound are interrupted temporarily. • When [i.LINK CONV] is set to...
  • Page 55 B NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording.
  • Page 56 Display pictures in the viewfinder in color. Display pictures in the viewfinder in black and white. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording.
  • Page 57 – [VIDEO OUT] (p. 56) – HDMI OUT (p. 101) HOURS METER The cumulative operation time of your camcorder will be displayed with the total hours of operation, drum rotation, tape running, or the total number of tape unthreading operations.
  • Page 58 STANDARD SET menu (Continued) DATA CODE During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. B OFF Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. CAMERA DATA (below) Displays camera setting data. 60min F1.

  • Page 59: Time/Langu. Menu

    ON ( Slightly reduces the time it takes to start recording when you attempt to record right after you switch on the camcorder (set the POWER switch to TAPE from the OFF (CHG) position), or when you attempt to record when the recording stanby mode is canceled.

  • Page 60: Customizing Personal Menu

    Customizing Personal Menu You can add desired menu items to any Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings for each POWER switch position. This is convenient if you add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu. Adding a menu item You can add up to 28 menu items for each POWER switch position.
  • Page 61 Arranging the order of menu items displayed on Personal Menu t [P-MENU SET UP] Touch t [SORT]. If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch Touch the menu item you want to move. Touch to move the menu item to the desired place. Touch To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4.

  • Page 62: Dubbing/Editing

    ** 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 the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio jack on the device.
  • Page 63 • When the player and the recorder are both HDV1080i compatible devices such as HVR-HD1000U/HD1000N and are connected with the i.LINK cable, after pausing or stopping and then resuming the recording, the images will be unstable or rough at that point.
  • Page 64 • Note the following when connecting with an i.LINK cable: – The recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder. – Data codes (date/time/camera settings data) may not be displayed or recorded depending on the device or application.

  • Page 65: Recording Pictures From A Vcr

    “Memory Stick Duo.” 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 66: Recording Still Images

    • When a 4:3 video signal is input, it appears with black bands on the right and left sides on the screen of your camcorder. Recording still images Perform steps 1 to 4 in “Recording movies”.

  • Page 67: Dubbing Pictures From A Tape To A "Memory Stick Duo

    • The date and time the picture is recorded on the tape and stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” are recorded. On your camcorder, the date and time the picture is recorded on the tape are displayed. Camera setting data recorded on the tape cannot be stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”...

  • Page 68: Marking Images On The "Memory Stick Duo" With Specific Information (Print Mark/Image Protection)

    • To cancel Print mark, touch the image again to cancel Print mark in step 3. • Do not mark images on your camcorder if the “Memory Stick Duo” already has some images with the Print mark put on using other devices.

  • Page 69: Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)

    You can print out pictures using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer. Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 15). Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” containing still images into your camcorder and turn on the printer.
  • Page 70 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued) – Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. – Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from your camcorder. • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on again and restart the operation from the beginning.

  • Page 71: Using A Computer

    Notes on connecting to a computer • When you are using a USB cable or an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure to connect the connector in the correct direction. If you insert the connector forcibly, it may be damaged, and cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
  • Page 72 Copying still images to a computer (Continued) To USB jack • Do not connect your camcorder to the computer at this point. • The computer may not recognize the camcorder if you connect them with the USB cable before turning on your camcorder.
  • Page 73 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 74: Copying Movies On A Tape To A Computer

    Observe the following points when connecting to ensure the camcorder operates correctly. • Connect the camcorder to a computer via the USB cable. Make sure no other USB devices are connected to the computer. • If your computer has a USB keyboard and a...
  • Page 75 (p. 15). 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 76 MPEG2. When copying the movie in the HDV format from the computer to your camcorder Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [HDV] and [i.LINK CONV] to [OFF] (p. 53). b Notes • To copy an HDV format movie edited on a...

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 15). 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. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
  • Page 78 The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. The remaining tape indicator is not displayed. • Set [ display the remaining tape indicator (p.
  • Page 79 (p. 89). • The tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette (p. 95). You cannot record on the “Memory Stick Duo.”...
  • Page 80 Troubleshooting (Continued) • There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction. [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot or [SUPER NS]. You cannot use [SUPER NS].
  • Page 81 • This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 95). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette. “---” is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time.
  • Page 82 HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the pictures. • DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 65) cannot be output. • This occurs if you record on a tape in both HDV and DV formats.
  • Page 83 HDMI cable. • You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable. New sound added to a recorded tape on another camcorder is not heard. • Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 54).
  • Page 84 Troubleshooting (Continued) Not available If this function is set [CINEMA EFECT] [SCENE SELECT], of [D.EFFECT] [SPOT METER], [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE], other than 0 in [AE SHIFT], [PICT.EFFECT], when [ SELECT] is set to [4:3] [SMTH SLW REC] [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] of [SHUTTR SPEED] , [SUPER NS], [COLOR SLOW S],...

  • Page 85: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. 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 86: Moisture Condensation

    • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 90). (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) • The camcorder is unsteady, so camera- shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and shoot the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear.

  • Page 87: Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    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. 47), or delete them using your computer. x Dual Rec Cannot save still picture.

  • Page 88: Additional Information

    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 89: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions Usable cassette tapes 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 90: About The "Memory Stick

    “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Do not put a label “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” along this border. * This camcorder does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer, but supports 4-bit parallel data transfer as is the case with “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
  • Page 91 “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- TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.)

  • Page 92: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

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

  • Page 93: About I.link

    Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of the device to be connected. z Tips • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

  • Page 94: About X.v.color

    (during HDV/DV dubbing). About x.v.Color • x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. • xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.
  • Page 95 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 cleaning cassette.
  • Page 96 (optional), it might be because the video heads are worn out. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video heads replaced. LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage.
  • Page 97 Adaptor or while the battery pack is inserted. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all without the AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery.

  • Page 98: Specifications

    0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function) “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.
  • Page 99 The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. Input/Output connectors VIDEO OUT jack Pin jack 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) S VIDEO OUT jack 4pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω...
  • Page 100 Type Lithium ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. On trademarks • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • “Memory Stick,” “ Duo,” “ PRO Duo,” “...

  • Page 101: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Cold shoe B HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) (31, 63, LANC jack (blue) The LANC control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video devices and peripherals connected to it. D i (Headphone) jack E REC START/STOP button (22) F Power zoom lever (24)
  • Page 102 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A Eyecup B Viewfinder (19) C LCD screen/touch panel (7, 19) D LCD ON/OFF switch (19) E Lens hood release lever (14) F Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (19) G Hook for the Shoulder belt Attach the Shoulder belt (optional). H BATT(battery) RELEASE button (16) I Battery pack (15) J CHG (charge) lamp (15)
  • Page 103 A Microphone (13) B Cassette compartment lid (20) OPEN/EJECT lever (20) D REC lamp (Camera recording lamp) • The REC lamp lights up in red during recording (p. 58). • The REC lamp flashes if the remaining tape or battery power is low. E Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (8) F Infrared port G Grip belt...

  • Page 104: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback

    Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies A Recording format ( (54) Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed in the DV format. B Remaining battery (approx.) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D During recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: second) During playback: Time code (hour: minute: second: frame)
  • Page 105 Viewing movies N Tape transport indicator O Video operation buttons (27) Viewing still images P Data file name Q Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder R Playback folder (48) S Previous/Next folder icon The following indicators appear when the first or last picture of the current folder is displayed and when there are multiple folders on the same “Memory Stick Duo.”...
  • Page 106 Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Indicators when you made changes Upper left Q.REC Bottom Upper left Indicator SP LP Upper right Indicator Center Indicator Upper right Center Bottom Meaning Indicator Recording format (54) Manual sound level adjustment (55) AUDIO MODE* (54) Recording mode* (54)
  • Page 107 ** The setting can be made only for the pictures in the HDV format. b Notes • Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see. Other indicator Indicator Meaning Information (86)

  • Page 108: Index

    Index Numeric 1080i/480i...56 12BIT...54 16BIT...54 480i...56 AC Adaptor ...15 AE SHIFT...41, 83 ALL ERASE...47 AUDIO MIX ...54 AUDIO MODE ...54 AUTOSLW SHTR (Auto slow shutter)...41 AU.LVL DISP (Audio level display) ...55 A/V connecting cable ...32, 62 A/V OUT jack ...31 BACK LIGHT...26 Battery ...15 BEACH ...39...
  • Page 109 NEG.ART ...51 NEW FOLDER...48 NS LIGHT (NightShot Light) ...43 NTSC ...81, 88 Number of recordable pictures...46 OLD MOVIE ...50 ONE PUSH...40 OUTDOOR...40 PAL...88 PASTEL...51 PB FOLDER (Playback folder) ...48 PB zoom ...29 Personal Menu ...36, 60 PICT.APPLI. menu (Picture Application menu)...49 PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) ...51 Playback...27...
  • Page 110 Index (Continued) X.V.COLOR...45, 94 ZEBRA ...44 Zoom ...24...
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