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Sony HVR-Z5N Operating Manual

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Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference
HVR-Z5U/Z5N
© 2008 Sony Corporation
4-114-857-11(1)

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  • Page 1 VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. 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-Z5U/Z5N © 2008 Sony Corporation 4-114-857-11(1)

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Types of cassette you can use in your camcorder Your camcorder is capable of recording in HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. When recording in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that you use mini DV cassettes. When recording in DVCAM format, Sony recommends that you use mini DVCAM cassettes.
  • Page 3 Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following part. Lens hood LCD panel Internal microphone Microphone or Microphone holder Viewfinder b Notes • The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See “About handling of your camcorder”...
  • Page 4 • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens cover ...10 Step 3: Charging the battery pack ...13 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ...17 Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ...18 Step 6: Setting the date and time ...20 Changing the language setting ...
  • Page 6 Using the menu items ... 64 Menu items ... 66 (CAMERA SET) menu ... 69 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/ BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu ... 77 Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE (DV Audio mode)/XLR SET, etc.)
  • Page 7 About the “Memory Stick” ... 122 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ... 123 About i.LINK... 124 About x.v.Color ... 125 About handling of your camcorder ... 125 Specifications ...129 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...134 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder ...140...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    (p. 13, 123) (Only for models HVR-Z5U) Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570) (1) (p. 13, 123) (Only for models HVR-Z5N) Lens hood with lens cover (1) (p. 12) This lens hood is pre-mounted. Wind Screen (1), Microphone (ECM-XM1) (1) (p. 10)
  • Page 9 Accessory shoe kit (Accessory shoe (1), Accessory shoe plate (1), screws (4)) (p. 134) Connecting cord (DK-415) (1) (p. 15) CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder” (1) Operating Guide (2)

  • Page 10: Step 2: Attaching The Supplied Microphone And The Lens Hood With Lens Cover

    Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens cover Attaching the supplied microphone When you use the supplied microphone (ECM-XM1) for recording sound, do the following steps. Attach the wind screen B to the supplied microphone A. Place the microphone A in the microphone holder C with the model name facing upward, close...
  • Page 11 When the CH1 switch is set to INT MIC CH2 switch Input channel and source position INT MIC Internal microphone Internal microphone INPUT1 Internal microphone (mono) XLR INPUT1 INPUT2 Internal microphone (mono) XLR INPUT2 When the CH1 is set to INPUT1 CH2 switch Input channel and source position...
  • Page 12 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 13: Step 3: Charging The Battery Pack

    Adaptor/Charger when the charge is completed. z Tips • You can check the remaining battery life with the battery info function (p. 55). To attach the battery pack Press the battery pack against the back of your camcorder and slide it down. Continued ,...
  • Page 14 Battery pack NP-F570 NP-F770 NP-F970 b Notes • For HVR-Z5N*: – The supplied battery pack is NP-F570. – You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with your camcorder. • For HVR-Z5U*: – The supplied battery pack is NP-F770. – You cannot use the NP-F330/F570 battery pack with your camcorder.
  • Page 15 – The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is worn-out. • Sony recommends that you use an NP-F970 battery pack when you use your camcorder with the Memory Recording Unit (optional).
  • Page 16 Adaptor/Charger or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the...

  • Page 17: 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 positions. When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 20). POWER switch...

  • Page 18: 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 19 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 20: 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 21: 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. 54). Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Press the MENU button and select the (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

  • Page 22: Step 7: Inserting A Tape Or A "Memory Stick Duo

    Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape See page 119 for details on tapes including which tapes can be used and how to protect from overwriting tapes. Slide and hold the EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.
  • Page 23 • 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 24: Recording/Playback

    Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo.” Do the following steps to record movies. • This camcorder can record movies in HDV or DVCAM (DV) format. The factory setting is HDV format ([REC FORMAT], p. 85).
  • Page 25 Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B). The recording lamp lights up during recording. To stop the movie recording, press the REC START/STOP button again. z Tips • When recording in HDV format, the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in DVCAM (DV) format, you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([DV WIDE REC], p.
  • Page 26 (p. 85, 86) – While using the fader – While using [SMTH SLW REC] – While using shot transition • The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for still disappears image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
  • Page 27 • Camera data stored on the tape will not be copied to the “Memory Stick Duo.” • You cannot store a still image during using your camcorder with [PB ZOOM] set to [ON] (p. 93).

  • Page 28: 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 29: Adjusting The Focus Manually

    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. – To record horizontal stripes. – To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Image Brightness

    Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Using the expanded focus (Expanded focus) Assign [EXP.FOCUS] to any one of the ASSIGN buttons beforehand (p. 46). During standby, press the ASSIGN button to which [EXP.FOCUS] is assigned. [EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the center of the screen is magnified by about 2.0 times.
  • Page 31 The volume of the light decreases the more that you close the aperture (increasing F value). The current F value appears on the screen. (CAMERA SET) menu t 1 Select [IRIS/EXPOSURE] t [RING ASSIGN] t [IRIS] (p. 69). 2 During recording or standby, set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to MANUAL.
  • Page 32 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) To restore automatic adjustment Press the IRIS/EXPOSURE button I, or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO. The values next to which disappear, or appears next to those values. b Notes • When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F...

  • Page 33: Adjusting To Natural Color (White Balance)

    – [DV PROGRE.]t[SCAN TYPE]t[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 lamps.
  • Page 34 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) respectively. Unless a white balance is readjusted, values will remain even after the power has been turned off. When you select PRESET, [OUTDOOR], [INDOOR] or [MANU WB TEMP] is selected, according to which one you previously set with [WB PRESET] in the (CAMERA SET) menu.

  • Page 35: Customizing The Picture Quality (Picture Profile)

    (Picture profile) You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [GAMMA] and [DETAIL]. Connect your camcorder to a TV or monitor, and adjust the picture quality while observing the picture on the TV or monitor screen.
  • Page 36 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. To cancel the picture profile recording Select [OFF] in step 2 with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. To change the picture profile You can change the settings stored in [PP1] through [PP6].
  • Page 37 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 38 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. Item [MODE]...
  • Page 39 COLOR DEPTH To set the color depth for each color phase. 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 40 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) COLOR CORRCT (Continued) Item [MEM1 COLOR] [MEM1 REVISN] [MEM2 COLOR] [MEM2 REVISN] z Tips • Setting both memories to the same setting doubles the color correction effect. • The settings of [COLOR CORRCT] will be retained even if the power is turned off. However, if you want to correct colors that may change according to time of the day, weather, location, etc., it is recommended...
  • Page 41 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] [R-B] [LB[COL TEMP]] Sets a color temperature offset value. -9 (bluish) to +9 (reddish) [CC[MG/GR]] Sets a color correct offset value.
  • Page 42 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) SKINTONE DTL To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles. Item [ON/OFF] [LEVEL] [COLOR SEL] PROFILE NAME To name the picture profiles set in [PP1] through [PP6] (p. 43). COPY To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number.
  • Page 43 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 3 Select [SETTING] t [PROFILE NAME] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 4 Select a letter with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Volume

    Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume of an internal microphone or a microphone connected to the INPUT1/INPUT2 jack. z Tips • See page 10 for details on attaching the supplied...
  • Page 45 Notes • You cannot use the HDV/DV jack when the Memory Recording Unit is attached to your camcorder. • When you use the Memory Recording Unit, set appropriate items in [EXT REC CTRL] of the (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 88).

  • Page 46: 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 7 buttons. Functions you can assign to the ASSIGN buttons The buttons in parentheses indicate that the functions are assigned to the buttons by...

  • Page 47: Recording An Index Signal

    Select the function that you want to assign with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. Select [ RETURN] with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A. Press the MENU button B to hide the menu screen. z Tips •...

  • Page 48: Playing Back The Most Recently Recorded Movies (Last Scene Review)

    Tips • If you press the ASSIGN button again during the last scene review, your camcorder plays back the last 5 seconds of the most recently recorded movie, then goes standby at the end of the recording.
  • Page 49 Sony recommends that you use a tripod to avoid image blurring. You can set the items, such as transition curve and transition time, in [SHOT...
  • Page 50 Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued) b Notes • When you change [SHOT TRANSITION] (p. 48), press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly to exit the shot transition screen. • You cannot return from the stored SHOT-A or SHOT-B settings to previous settings after you execute the shot transition during recording.

  • Page 51: 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 DVCAM (DV) during playback of a tape in which HDV format and DVCAM (DV) format are mixed.
  • Page 52 DV players. • You can play back a DV format tape on your camcorder only when its contents are recorded in the SP mode. You cannot play back movies recorded on the DV format tape in the LP mode.
  • Page 53 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 54: 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 (not displayed) as you press the button.

  • Page 55: 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. Displaying the settings in your...

  • Page 56: Locating A Scene On A Tape

    Commander. b Notes • Each day of recording must be longer than 2 minutes. Your camcorder may not detect the date if the recording of that date is short. • The date search may not work properly if a blank section exists on the tape.
  • Page 57 Press the STOP button C on the Remote Commander. b Notes • Recording between indexes must be longer than 2 minutes. Your camcorder may not detect the date if the recording between the indexes is short. • The index search may not work properly if a...

  • Page 58: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    Notes • Set all the necessary menu items before you connect your camcorder to a TV. If you change the settings of [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK SET] after connecting your camcorder to the TV with an i.LINK cable, the TV may not recognize video signals properly.
  • Page 59 • Your TVs may not function correctly (for example, no sound or image). Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction.
  • 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. Cable i.LINK cable (optional)
  • Page 61 Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV A movie recorded in HD quality is converted and played back in SD quality. A movie recorded in SD quality is played back in SD quality. COMPONENT IN AUDIO To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set the down-convert setting as follows: For HDV format signals: (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT]...
  • Page 62 • 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 63 * Change the settings according to the TV connected. z Tips • 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: HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t video.

  • Page 64: Using The Menu

    Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired menu item is highlighted, then press the dial to select the item. The available menu items vary depending on the position of the power switch of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out.
  • Page 65 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 Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen.

  • Page 66: Menu Items

    Menu items (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 69) IRIS/EXPOSURE GAIN SETUP SMOOTH GAIN HYPER GAIN AGC LIMIT MINUS AGC WB PRESET WB OUTDR LVL WB TEMP SET ATW SENS SMOOTH WB AE SHIFT AE RESPONSE AT IRIS LMT ECS FREQ. FLCKR REDUCE CNTRST ENHCR BACK LIGHT SPOTLIGHT...
  • Page 67 (DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 80) ZEBRA HISTOGRAM PEAKING MARKER EXP.FOCUS TYPE CAM DATA DSP AU.LVL DISP ZOOM DISPLAY FOCUS DISP SHUTTER DISP LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOR LCD BL LEVEL VF B.LIGHT VF COLOR VF POWERMODE LETTER SIZE REMAINING DISP OUTPUT (IN/OUT REC) menu (p.
  • Page 68 Menu items (Continued) (TC/UB SET) menu (p. 89) TC PRESET TC COUNTUP UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC RUN TC MAKE TC LINK UB TIME REC UB-DATE/TC-TIME (MEMORY SET) menu (p. 91) ALL ERASE FORMAT FILE NO. NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER PB FOLDER (OTHERS) menu (p.

  • Page 69: (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 64 for details on selecting menu items.
  • Page 70 (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. enables low noise recording. 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 71 MIDDLE Automatically adjusts the white balance while increasing redness or blueness. b Notes • This is only effective when white balance is adjusted automatically. • [ATW SENS] is not effective under a clear sky or the sun. SMOOTH WB You can set the transition speed at which the color temperature values shifts from one value to another, set for the white balance memory switch positions, when you switch...
  • Page 72 Reduces camera shakes at a low level. Slight unsteadiness remains in movies, which make the movies look as they are. WIDE CONV. This item is provided for a wide conversion lens (optional), and especially effective for Sony VCL-HG0872A wide conversion lens. ) when...
  • Page 73 AF ASSIST When you set this function to [ON], you can temporarily focus manually using the focus ring during the auto focus adjustment. The default setting is [OFF]. b Notes • This function is effective only when the FOCUS switch is set to AUTO (p. 29). FOCUS MACRO When you set this function to [ON], you can focus on a subject within 80 cm (about...
  • Page 74 Press the MENU button t select the Select [EXECUTE], and press the REC START/STOP button on the [SMTH SLW REC] screen. A recording of the length set in [REC TIME] is stretched by 4 times and recorded as a slow-motion movie. Recording ends when [Recording...] disappears from the screen.

  • Page 75: 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 76 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]. b Notes • This function is automatically set to [OFF]...

  • Page 77: (Audio Set) Menu

    TYPE Selects a type of the color bars. TYPE 1 TYPE 2 TYPE 3 TYPE 4 (75% brightness of TYPE 3) TONE Outputs audio tone signals (1 kHz: full bit -20 dB) when you set [TONE] to [ON]. The default setting is [OFF]. (AUDIO SET) menu Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/XLR SET, etc.)
  • Page 78 Press the MENU button t select the INT MIC SET INT MIC NR You can reduce noise from the internal microphone. B ON Reduces noise from the internal microphone. appears on the status check screen. Does not reduce noise from the internal microphone.
  • Page 79 • Set [INPUT TRIM] to [0dB] for the supplied microphone (ECM-XM1). • Set [INPUT TRIM] to [+12dB] for a microphone with an average sensitivity, including the optional microphone (Sony ECM- NV1). • The INPUT TRIM function adjusts the input level from an external microphone. When using a highly sensitive microphone or recording loud sound, set this to the minus side.

  • Page 80: (Display Set) Menu

    Press the MENU button t select the (AUDIO SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. recording and the sound dubbed in CH3 and CH4. CH3,CH4 Outputs only the sound dubbed in CH3 and CH4. (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.
  • Page 81 B OFF Does not display a histogram. NORMAL Displays a histogram. ADVANCE Displays a histogram, and a bar that indicates an average of the brightness levels around the center of an image (within the marker) on the histogram. Average Darker Brighter Brightness z Tips...

  • Page 82: Zoom Display

    Press the MENU button t select the GUIDEFRAME When you select [ON], you can display frame markers that help you to check horizontal and vertical positions of a subject. The default setting is [OFF]. b Notes • You cannot output display information , such as the time code, to an external device via external output jacks when [MARKER] is set to [ON].
  • Page 83 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 84: Disp Output

    Press the MENU button t select the • When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is slightly reduced. VF COLOR B ON Displays images in the viewfinder in color. Displays images in the viewfinder in black and white. VF POWERMODE B AUTO Turns on the viewfinder while you close...

  • Page 85: (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 86: Dv Wide Rec

    When playing back those movies, a momentary pause will occur between scenes. In this case, you can copy the movies without the pause from your camcorder to a computer via an i.LINK cable and use them on the computer as normal movies.
  • Page 87 VIDEO OUT COMPONENT You can select [480i] or [1080i/480i] depending on your TV when you connect your camcorder to a TV via a component cable. 480i Supports connection between your camcorder and a TV with a component input jack that supports the 480i format.
  • Page 88 [i.LINK SET]. Otherwise, the connected video device may not be able to recognize the video signal from your camcorder. EXT REC CTRL You can connect your camcorder to an HDV/DVCAM/DV compatible device (digital HD video camera recorder, digital video camera recorder, hard disc recorder, etc.) with an i.LINK cable, and record...

  • Page 89: (Tc/Ub Set) Menu

    (TC/UB SET) menu (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 64 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select the (TC/UB SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
  • Page 90 This function is useful for editing movies recorded by multiple camcorders. 1 Insert a tape to the main camcorder from which you want to generate the time code. 2 Set the POWER switches of the main and sub camcorders to CAMERA.

  • Page 91: (Memory Set) Menu

    Notes • You cannot delete the new folder once you have created it on your camcorder. Format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 91) or delete it on your computer. • The number of recordable pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 92: (Others) Menu

    Notes • You cannot load camera profile that has been saved by a different model of camcorder or edited on a computer. To save a camera profile 1 Select [SAVE] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

  • Page 93: World Time

    SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 3 Select [MEMORY STICK] or [CAMERA] for a “Memory Stick Duo” or your camcorder as a copy destination of the camera profile. 4 Select [NEW FILE] or an existing profile name with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

  • Page 94: Hours Meter

    • 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 95 the total number of tape unthreading operations. OPERATION Displays the total hours of operation in 10- hour increments. DRUM RUN Displays the total hours of drum rotation in 10-hour increments. TAPE RUN Displays the total hours of tape running in 10-hour increments.

  • Page 96: 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/ Charger for this operation (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
  • Page 97 • 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. Cable...
  • Page 98 Connect with S VIDEO jack instead of the video plug (yellow). This connection produces pictures more faithfully. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM (DV) format pictures. The audio will not be output when you connect with the S VIDEO cable alone. Format supported by the VCR/DVD device Camcorder recording DVCAM format (DV)
  • Page 99 • 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/DVD device. – Data codes (date/time/camera settings data) may not be displayed or recorded depending on the device or application.

  • Page 100: Recording Pictures From A Vcr

    • Your camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be attached. • Your camcorder can only record from an NTSC source. For example, French video or TV programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly.
  • Page 101 – If you pause or stop the recording and restart it, the picture may not be recorded smoothly. • If video signals inputted to your camcorder via HDV/DV jack experience the phenomenon of jittering (variation in frequency), that jittering is transmitted to the video signals outputted from the A/V remote connector.

  • Page 102: Copying Movies On A Tape To 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 103 • The computer may freeze or may not recognize the signal from your camcorder in the following situations. – Connecting your camcorder to a computer that does not support the video signal formats appearing on the LCD screen of your camcorder display (HDV or DVCAM (DV)).
  • Page 104 AC power (p. 13). 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 105: 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 106: 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/Remote Commander···p. 106 • Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”···p. 107 •...
  • Page 107 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. The remaining tape indicator is not displayed.
  • Page 108 • The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 122). • Format the “Memory Stick Duo” on your camcorder (p. 91) or insert another “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 22). • You cannot record still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following cases.
  • Page 109 [COLOR BAR] is set to [ON]. [DATE REC] is set to [ON]. AC power source is being used. Your camcorder is not connected to an external device via an i.LINK cable. [TC MAKE] is set to [REGENERATE]. [TC MAKE] is set to [REGENERATE].
  • Page 110 Troubleshooting (Continued) Cannot use [WORLD TIME], [DATE REC] [x.v.Color] [ECS FREQ.] [INTERVAL REC] [DV FRAME REC] [EXT REC CTRL] 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 111 • Set [DV AUDIO MIX] for the DVCAM (DV) format 4-ch recording (p. 79). • 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 112 • The tape you are playing was recorded with [HYPER GAIN] set to [ON]. 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 113 • Pictures in the HDV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the pictures. • DVCAM (DV) format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 100) cannot be output.
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting (Continued) Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed. • You cannot zoom pictures from connected devices on your camcorder. Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected device. • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p.
  • Page 115 Your computer freezes. • Set [VCR HDV/DV] correctly according to the connected device (p. 85). • Disconnect the cable from your computer and camcorder. Reboot your computer, and connect your computer and camcorder following the steps in the correct order (p. 103).

  • Page 116: Warning Indicators And Messages

    You can fix some problems associated with the symptoms 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 display) C:04:ss •...

  • Page 117: Warning Messages

    Z (Eject cassette warning)* Slow flashing: • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 119). Fast flashing: • Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 126). • The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 116). * When [BEEP] is set to [ON] (p. 94), you hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen.

  • Page 118: Additional Information

    Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor/ Charger supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. On TV color systems...

  • Page 119: Maintenance And Precautions

    BS (broadcast satellite) digital, terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings, in Blu-ray Disc recorders, etc. Playback • Your camcorder can play back pictures in both the DVCAM (DV) format and HDV1080i specification. • Your camcorder can play back pictures recorded...

  • Page 120: Compatibility Of The Dvcam/Dv Formats

    If the gold-plated connector on the cassette is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape indicator may not show correctly. Gold-plated connector On Sony HDV1080i compliant TVs An HDV format compatible TV with the component input jack is required to view playback pictures recorded in the HDV format.
  • Page 121 DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM b Notes • This camcorder complies with the DVCAM format.Though mini DV cassettes can be used for recording, we recommend you use mini DVCAM cassettes to get the most out of the high reliability of the DVCAM format.

  • Page 122: 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 123: 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 124: 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 125: 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 126: Moisture Condensation

    • 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 127 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 128 Adaptor/Charger 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/Charger connected or the battery pack attached. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery.

  • Page 129: Specifications

    Specifications System Video recording system (HDV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Video recording system (DVCAM (DV)) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Still image recording system Exif Ver. 2.2* Audio recording system (HDV) Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio Layer-2, Quantization: 16 bits Fs48kHz (stereo) transfer rate: 384 kbps Audio recording system (DVCAM (DV))
  • Page 130 Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. **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 131 (6 3/4 × 7 1/2 × 17 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts with the battery pack (NP-F770) HVR-Z5N: 169 × 188 × 451 mm (6 3/4 × 7 1/2 × 17 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 169 ×...
  • Page 132 Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (supplied with HVR-Z5N) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Maximum charge voltage DC 8.4 V Maximum charge current 3.0 A Capacity 15.8 Wh (2 200 mAh) Type Li-ion Design and specifications are subject to change...
  • Page 133 • 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 134: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Accessory shoe mount (134) B Hook for shoulder strap (137) C BATT RELEASE button (14) D Zoom lever (28) E ASSIGN 7/PHOTO button (26) F Access lamp (23) G “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 135 A Front recording lamp (94) The recording lamp flashes if the remaining tape or battery is low. B Internal microphone (10) C Front remote sensor (94) D FOCUS switch (29) E ND filter (33) F PUSH AUTO button (29) G ASSIGN 1 button/ZEBRA button (46) H ASSIGN 2 button/AE SHIFT button* (46) I ASSIGN 3 button/REC REVIEW...
  • Page 136 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A ASSIGN 4 button (46) B ASSIGN 5 button* (46) C ASSIGN 6 button (46) D Memory Recording Unit jack (44) For an optional memory recording unit (HVR-DR60 or HVR-MRC1) HDV/DV jack (58) F A/V Remote Connector (58) G HDMI OUT jack (58) (headphones) jack For stereo mini-jack headphones...
  • Page 137 A Handle zoom lever (28) B Hook for shoulder strap (137) C Handle zoom switch (28) D Lens cover lever (12) E Focus ring (29) F Zoom ring (28) G Iris ring (30) H GAIN button (32) I WHT BAL button* (33) J SHUTTER SPEED button (30) OPEN/EJECT lever (22) L SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (20)
  • Page 138 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A TC/U-BIT button Switches between time code and user bit to display on the LCD screen. B DATA CODE button (54) C Video control buttons (STOP/REW/ PLAY*/FF/PAUSE/REC/SLOW) (51) D VOLUME/MEMORY button* (51) E MEMORY/DELETE button (51) F MEMORY/INDEX button* (51) G MEMORY/PLAY button (51) H DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (54)

  • Page 139: 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 140: 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 ( B Remaining battery (approx.) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D During recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: second:...

  • Page 141: Viewing Movies

    Viewing movies 00:04.50:04 HDV1080i K Tape transport indicator Recording mode (DVCAM or DV SP) appears when a tape recorded in the DVCAM or DV SP format is played back. Viewing still images 101-0011 L Data file name M Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder N Playback folder (92)
  • Page 142 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder (Continued) Indicators when you made changes Upper left Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning Recording format (85) DV WIDE REC (86)* QUICK REC (94)** DV FRAME REC (75)* ND filter (33) INTERVAL REC (74) EXT REC CTRL (88) REC TYPE SCAN TYPE (85)

  • Page 143: Index

    Index Access lamp ...23 Accessory shoe ...134 Accessory shoe kit ...9 Accessory shoe mount ...134 Accessory shoe plate...134 ADVANCE...81 AE RESPONSE ...71 AE SHIFT...71 AE SHIFT button...46 AF ASSIST...73 AGC LIMIT...70 ALL ERASE...91 ALL FILES...91 ALL OUTPUT...84 ASPECT ...81 ASSIGN 7/PHOTO button ...26, 46 ASSIGN BTN ...93 ASSIGN buttons ...46...
  • Page 144 Index (Continued) ECS FREQ..71, 110 ECS (Extended clear scan) ...32 END SEARCH ...48 End search ...48 END TRIG ...73 Expanded focus ...30 EXPOSURE ...69 EXP.FOCUS...30, 46 EXP.FOCUS TYPE...82 EXT ONLY ...88 EXT REC CTRL ...88, 110 Extended clear scan (ECS) ...32 FADER ...73, 109 FILE NO.
  • Page 145 Macintosh ...105 MANU WB TEMP ...34, 70 MARKER ...81, 109 Memory A...34 Memory B...34 Memory Recording Unit jack ...44 MEMORY SET menu ...91 “Memory Stick”...2, 122 “Memory Stick Duo”...22, 122 Insert/Eject...22 Number of recordable pictures ...26 Write-protect tab...122 “Memory Stick Duo” slot cover ...22 MEMORY/DELETE button ...53...
  • Page 146 TV color systems ... 118 UB PRESET ... 89 UB TIME REC ... 90 UB-DATE/TC-TIME... 90, 109 Using the menu items ... 64 Using your camcorder abroad ... 118 VCR HDV/DV... 85 VF B.LIGHT... 83, 109 VF COLOR... 84 VF POWERMODE... 84 Video control buttons...

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