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Sony Handycam HDR-FX1 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony Handycam HDR-FX1 Operating Instructions Manual

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SON_
2_178_348_./1
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
HDR-FX1
F,| ;_V
M,o,,_oio,_a,
HDV1080i
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Cassette
InfoLITHIUM
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© 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 SON_ 2_178_348 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-FX1 F,| ;_V M,o,,_oio,_a, HDV1080i Cassette InfoLITHIUM © 2004 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Declaration of Conformity a risk of electric shock to persons. Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-FX This symbol is intended to alelt the Responsible Pmty: Sony Electwnics user to the presence of important Address: 16450 W Bemardo...
  • Page 3 CAUTION Notes on use are camioned that any changes modifications not expressly approved in this Yore- camcorder is capable of recording in both manual could void your authority to operate this HDV and DV formats. You can use only mini DV equipment.
  • Page 4 • Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might canse your • Do not hold the camcorder by the tbllowing pa_ts. camcorder to malfimction. Take pictmes of the sun only m low light conditions, such as at dusk. Playing back HDV tapes on other devices A tape recorded m the HDV fommt cannot be...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first ..................... Quick Start Guide Recording movies ..................Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items .............. Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............Using an outside power source ................. Step 3: Turning the power on ..............Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ........
  • Page 6 Adjusting thefocus ................... Adjusting the focus manually ..................Enhancing the outline to focus - PEAKING .............. Customizing the picture quality or sound ..........Customizing the picture quality- PICTURE PROFILE ..........Adjusting the audio recording level - Microphone volume level ........ Recording a picture using various features ..........
  • Page 7 Advanced operations Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ......... Using Menu Warning indicators and messages ..88 Selecting menu items ......Using the _d' (CAMERA SET) menu Additional Information - STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc ..........Using your camcorder abroad .... 90 Using the ,_ (AUDIO SET) menu HDV format and recording/playback...

  • Page 8: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Recordingmovies W Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 11. Press the battery pack and slide it down. Battery Pack Insert a cassette into the camcorder. _) Slide the OPEN/ Insert the cassette with Press...
  • Page 9 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time. see page 16. The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the default setting. To record in the DV lbnnat, see page 60.

  • Page 10: Gettingstarted

    Wireless Remote Commander Gettingstarted Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied A/V connecting cable (1) with your camcorder. The nnmber in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor Component video cable (1) Shoe adaptor (1) Power cord To attach it to your camcorder, see page 104.

  • Page 11: Step 2: Chargingthe Battery Pack

    Step 2: Chargingthe Press the battery pack slide down. battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) your camcorder. Note • You cannot use batteries other than the "IntbLITHIUM" batte W pack (L series) (p. 92). •...
  • Page 12 Tocheckthe remainingbattery Battery Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Info The (HG (charge) lamp lights tip and charging starts. DISPLAY/ BATI INFO Afterchargingthe battery You can check the battery' s current charge level The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the and its current remaining recording time both...
  • Page 13 Charging time • The top figures show an approximate munber minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set Approximate number of minutes required when to ON. you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack • The middle figures show an approximate nmnber at 25°((77°F).

  • Page 14: Using An Outside Power Source

    • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, Step 3: Turningthe the battel), inlbrmafion will not be conectly displayed in tbllowmg conditions. The batte!)' pack is not attached conectly. power on The battery pack is damaged. The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Batte_w inlbmlafion only.)

  • Page 15: Step 4: Adjustingthe Lcdpanel And Viewfinder

    "_" Tip Step 4: Adjustingthe • If you rotate the LCD panel until it faces down, you can close and restore the LCD panel to the original position with the LCD screen thcing out LCDpanel and • If you are using the battery pack fbr power som-ce, you can select the brighmess by setting [LCD BL viewfinder...

  • Page 16: Step 5: Setting The Date And Time

    When the picture in the viewfinder is Step 5: Setting the hardto see If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder date and time clearly under bright circnmstances, use the snpplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it a little and Set the date and time when using this align it with the groove of the viewfinder, then...

  • Page 17: Step 6: Inserting A Cassette Tape

    Press MEN[. Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use mini DV M1k" cassettes only. For details on these cassettes (such as write- r[MENU]: protection), see page 9 i. fO Note Select the _ (OTHERS) menu • Do not fblce the cassette into the colnpartnlent This turning...

  • Page 18: Step7: Settingthe Screenlanguage

    Insert a cassette with its window-side Step7: Settingthe facing out. screenlanguage Push the center of the back Window-side of the cassette Iightly. You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. MENU Press _ on the cassette compartment.
  • Page 19 Select [LANG[ AGE] by turning SEL/P[ SH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 0:00:00 LANGUAGE ENGISIMP] FRAN_AIS ESPANOL PORTUGUES [MENU]:END Select the desired language by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Press MEN[ to hide the menu screen. "_°...

  • Page 20: Recording

    Recording While pressing the green button, the POWER switch to CAMERA. Recordingmovies The HDV format lamp lights up and your camcorder is set to recording standby (the You can record movies in either the HDV or default setting). the DV format. It takes some time for your camcorder to be set to recording...
  • Page 21 To record from a low-angle Recording status ([STBY] (standby) Use the REC START STOP bntton on the [REC] (recording)) handle after releasing the HOLD lever. Time code or tape counter (hour: To view the pictnre during recording, face the minute: second) panel or the viewfinder...

  • Page 22: Recording For A Longer Time Dv

    • Following fimctions may not work correctly with the Set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/ tape recorded in the HDV t'ormat and the DV tbrmat mixed: REMOTE. Zero set inelno_y Date search Index search Press the power zoom lever slightly a slower zoom.

  • Page 23: Recording In Mirror Mode

    Press the handle zoom lever to zoom in or out. Note • You cannot adjust tile zoom speed by pressing handle zoom lever. Change tile zoom speed by setting [HANDLE ZOOM] (p 54). You can tuna the LCD panel towards •...

  • Page 24: Displaying The Recording Setup Information - Status Check

    Note • Information of the pictm-e profile senlp does not appeai when i! is set to [OFF]. You can check the setup value of the following items in the standby mode or during recording. • Audio setup such as microphone volume level (p.

  • Page 25: Adjustingthe Exposure

    • You cannot use the back light fimction if2 or more Adjustingthe items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted manually. exposure The exposure is adjusted automatically in the default setting. If you want to record brighter or darker pictures than those of the auto exposure When the subject is lit by strong light, such as adjustment, use the manual adjustment...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The White Balance

    the same lighting condition as that of the subject. Press _sz (one-push) WHT BAL. _s_ A or _l.aB flashes quickly. You can adjust the white balance according When the white balance is adjusted, _a_ A to the light of the recording environment.

  • Page 27: Recording Using Manualadjustments

    item Recording scene Recording using [OUTDOOR] • general night views, manualadjustments ( -_- ) neon signs, oi fireworks • sunset, su1]iise • undei daylight fluorescent lamps You can manually adjust the iris, gain, etc. [INDOOR] (_@) • at par D, or in studios according to the brighmess of the recording...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Gain

    To restore automatic adjustment Press IRIS, or set the AUTO LO(K switch to AUTO LOCK. Note • If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO You can manually adjust the light volume LOCK, other manually adjusted items (gain, shutter entering the lens.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Shutter Speed

    During recording or in the standby mode, set the AlTO LOCK switch the center position to release the auto lock mode. You can manually adjust and fix the shutter speed for your convenience. Depending Press GAIN. the shutter speed, you can make the subject The currem gain value appears.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Volume Of Light - Nd Filter

    If [ND2] flashes To restoreautomatic adjustment Set the ND FILTER switch to 2 to tnrn on Press SHUTTER SPEED, or set the AUTO [ND2]. LOCK switch to AUTO LO(K. Note If [ND OFF] flashes • It'you set tile AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO Set the ND FILTER switch to OFF to mrn oft"...

  • Page 31: Displaying The Zebra Pattern To Adjust The Brightness

    Select a value from [70] to [100] or [100t]. If you select [70], the zebra pattern appears at the part of 70±5 % of the brilliance signal. If you select [100+], the zebra pattern appears at all areas of the brilliance signal If there is a part of the screen where over 100 %.

  • Page 32: Adjusting Thefocus

    During recording or in the standby Adjustingthe focus mode, set the FOCIS switch to MAN (manual). The focus is adjusted automatically in the appears. default setting. Rotate the focus ring and adjust focus. changes to _ when the l_cus cannot be adjusted any farther.

  • Page 33: Enhancing The Outline To Focus - Peaking

    To focusautomaticallytemporarily "_" Tip • For easier focusing, use peaking together with the Record the subject with PUSH AUTO pressed. expanded focus If you release the button, the setting returns to manual focusing. Use this function to shift the focus from one subject to another.

  • Page 34: Customizingthe Picture Quality Or Sound

    Customizingthe PICTURE picture quality or sound SEL/PUSH [XEC You can customize the picture quality adjusting the color intensity, brightness, white balance, etc. You can set 6 different picture quality settings depending on the recording time of day, the weather, oa"the camera person, and store them in the memory.
  • Page 35 Item Adjustment Item Adjustment [SKINTONE To make wrinkles less [CINE- [CINEFRAME 30]: DTL] noticeable by suppressing FtLA_NIE] Pictmes are recorded with a outlines on the part of skin cinema-like atlnosphele. This color to be enhanced. produces the feel of smoothness better than [TYPEI] (the color range...

  • Page 36: Picture Profile

    Select [COPY] by turning the SEL/ PISH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Select the number of the picture profile to be copied to by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. You can adjust the microphone volume when Select [YES] again by turning the SEL/...

  • Page 37: Recordinga Picture Usingvarious Features

    Recordinga picture CHECK usingvarious START/STOP --SHOTTRANSITION-- features You can register the settings of lbcus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter speed, and white balance, and then change the recording setting from the current one to the registered one, resulting in a smooth transition of scenes (Shot...

  • Page 38: Fading In And Out Of A Scene- Fader

    Recordingusingthe Shottransition function Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC repeatedly to turn on the EXEC lamp. Press RE(? START/STOP. You can add the following effects to Press the button (A or B) in which currently recording pictures. desired setting stored. Assign the FADER function to one of the Pictnres will be recorded...

  • Page 39: Recording An Index Signal At The Beginning Of Recording

    Press RE(" START/STOP. Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the index function. The FADER indicator stops flashing disappears when the fade is complete. When pressed during recording appears for about 7 seconds and an index To cancel the operation signal is recorded. Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the FADER function repeatedly...

  • Page 40: Recordingin 16:9 Wide Rec Modedv

    * The playback pictm-e may look different depending on the TV connected. Recordingin 16:9 wide rec modeDV MENU You can display pictures recorded in the DV lbrmat on the entire TV screen by setting [DV WIDE REC] on the _;_ (CAMERA SET) menu at the time of recording.

  • Page 41: Reviewingthe Most Recently Recorded Scenes - Rec Review

    Reviewingthe most recently recorded scenes - Rec Review You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. _!iii__i_i!_ In the standby mode, press REC REVIEW. The last f_w seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back.

  • Page 42: Playback

    Playback Press _ (rewind) to go to the point you want to view. Viewing movies Press (play) to start playback. Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. Some of the operations are possible using the To adjust the volume Remote Connnander.

  • Page 43: Playing Back In Various Modes

    Note Press • When playing back a tape recorded in the HDV and I11_ (frame) DV formats, and the signal switches between play back frame on the Remote and DV, the picnlre and solmd disappear by frame Commander during playback tempomrily.

  • Page 44: Various Playback Functions

    Note Various playback • The END SEARCH fimction will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded functions sections on tile rope. You can locate the end of the last recording, or display the date of recording and camera settings data.

  • Page 45: Displaying The Video Information - Status Check

    Camera settings d ata display In the date time data display, the date and time is displayed in the same area. If you record the picture without setting the clock, [..] and [--:--:--] will appear. You can check the setup value of the following items.

  • Page 46: Playingthe Picture On A Tv

    TV connections differ depending on the type Playingthe picture on of TV. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the wall a TV outlet for the power supply (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. To copy to another tape, see page 70.
  • Page 47 lbrmat is played back, an eqnivalent signal with [480i] is output, even if [1080i/480i] selected. • Only video signals are output from the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the AiV connecting cable to the audio input jack ofyonr To connect...
  • Page 48 TV or VCR When you have an S video jack _AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO IN Component video cable (supp_dt ..PB/CB Signal flow To connect the TV using the A/V Connect your camcorder and your TV or connecting cable using either cables described below.

  • Page 49: Locatinga Scene Ona Tape For Playback

    When your TV is connectedto a VCR Locatinga scene ona (onnect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the AiV connecting cable. Set tape for playback the input selector on the VCR to LINE. When your TV is monaural(When your TV has onlyone audio inputjack) (onnect the yellow plug o1"the AV connecting...
  • Page 50 To cancel the operation • The Date search will not filnction conectly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on Press ZERO SET MEMORY again. the tape. Note • There may be a discrepancy of several seconds beiween the time code and the tape counter.

  • Page 51: Menu Items

    £_ IN/OUT RE( (p. 59) OTHERS (p. 62) Usingthe Menu STBY Selecting menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen. Select the desired item by turning SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

  • Page 52: Using The

    setting is selected. The settings you can ac!iust Usingthe vaiT depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can (CAMERA SET)menu operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. - STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC,etc. You can select the items listed below on the CAMERA SET menu.
  • Page 53 Select this setting to set the transition duration and time. See page 37 for details on using the shot transition function. TRANSTIME Select the time that takes to make a transition from the current setting to the selected setting. DtLration from [2.0 sec] through [15.0 sec] are available. It is set to [4.0 sec] in the defauh setting.
  • Page 54 t>ON Select to activate the Stea@Shot fimction. You can select the type of the SteadyShot fimction in [STDYSHOT TYP]. ( '_2 ) Select to deactivate the SteadyShot fimction. Select when recording using a tripod More natural pictures are produced You can also deactivate the Stea@Shot fimction by using the ASSIGN...
  • Page 55 Speeds 1 through 8 are available. The larger the number, the faster the zoom speed. Select [OK] by turning tile SEL/P[ SH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Press MENU to hide the menu screen. See page 31 for details. DOFF Select when you do not want to display the center marker on the...

  • Page 56: Set) Menu

    va W depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can Usingthe ,} (AUDIO operate at the moment. Unavailable items will SET)menu- AUDIO etc. be grayed out. MIX, You can select the items listed below on the AUDIO SET menn.
  • Page 57 >ON Standard setting. OF F Select when you want to record the sound as it is without re&_cing the noise cansed by wind DENT MIC Select to input an audio signal when a microphone is connected to the MICiLINE jack LINE Select to input an audio signal when an al_dio device is connected the MICiLINE...

  • Page 58: Set) Menu Etc

    power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. Usingthe [] (LCDNF Unavailable items will be grayed oF_t. SET)menu- LCD e tc. COLOR, _RKTURN BL LEVEL You can select the items listed below on the LIGHT LCDiVF SET menu.

  • Page 59: Type, Etc

    setting is selected. The settings you can adjust Usingthe (IN/OUT vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can REC)menu- REC FORMAT/TV operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. TYPE, etc. _IN/OUT _RETURN You can select the items listed below on the IN/...

  • Page 60: Searching For A Scene By Date Of Recording - Date Search

    Play) mode on a tape LP (_) Select to increase the recording time to 1 5 times that of the SP mode (Long Play). The use of Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassettes recommended to get the most out of yore camcorder. Note •...
  • Page 61 • Disconnect the iLINK cable before setting [i.LINK CONV]. Otherwise, the connected video device may not be able to recognize tile video si_lal flom this camcorder. need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected. l>16:9 Select to view yore pictmes on a 16:9 wide TV.

  • Page 62: Etc

    setting is selected. The settings you can ac_just Usingthe (OTHERS) valT depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can menu-cLOCK SET/WORLD operate at the moment. Unavailable items will TIME, be grayed out. etc. You can select the items listed below on the OTHERS menu.
  • Page 63 Select to turn on the camera recording lamps on the f!ont and rear of your camcorder &bring recording. Select this setting in file tbllowing recording situations The camera recording lamps on the front and rear will not light up during recording.
  • Page 64 I>AUTO Select to display the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds: • After you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR with a cassette inse_ted, and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape. • After you press _ (play) or DISPLAYiBATT INFO.

  • Page 65: (Others) Menu

    CustomizingPersonal Menu You can add frequently used menu items to The available items vary depending on the Personal Menu t)r easier and taster access. power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. Note You can add frequently used menu items to •...
  • Page 66 Select a menu category by turning Select [P-MEN[ SETUP] by turning SELiP[ SH EXEC dial, then press the the SELiP[ SH EXEC dial, then press dial. the dial. ,_:_1120mm STBY 0:00:00 [20rain STBY 0:00:00 MENU]:END MENU]: Select a menu item by turning the SEL/ Select [DELETE]...
  • Page 67 Move the menu item to the desired place by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 0:00:00 You can sort the menus added to Personal Menu in the desired order. Press P-MEN[. Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To sort more items, repeat steps 4 to 6. Press P-MEN[.

  • Page 68: The Functions

    Select [RESET] by turning the SEL/ Assigningthe PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. functions [ 20rrin STBY 0:00:00 Depending on the functions, you need to assign them to the ASSIGN buttons to use them. You can assign single function to each ASSIGN 1/2/ 3 button.
  • Page 69 by turning SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. [ASSIGN1] through [ASSIGN3] available. [..] is displayed at the number that no function is assigned. Select the function to be assigned turning SEL/P[ SH EXE( 2dial, then press the dial. Select [OK] by turning SEL/PUSH...

  • Page 70: Tape

    Dubbing/Editing You can copy a picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such Dubbingto another as VCRs). Connect your camcorder to a VCR as shown tape in the following illustration. To dubto an HDV compatibledevice ( onnect your camcorder to an HDV compatible device using an i.LINK cable (optional).
  • Page 71 To dub to a DV device (onnect yotLr camcorder to a V(R using an i.LINK cable (optional). iLINK compatible devices iLINK jack HDV/DV jack iLINK cane (optional) Signal flow To select the video format to be dubbed • When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO] and the signal switches between...
  • Page 72 To dubto an AV device ( onnect your camcorder to a VCR using the A' V connecting cable (supplied). When you have an S video jack on your VCR * S video cable (optional) VCRs INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AN connecting cable _'?..._Signal flow (supplied)
  • Page 73 Connect the recording device to your camcorder (p. 70). Prepare the recording device. • Insert a cassette for recording. • If the recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Prepare 3'our camcorder for playback. • Insert the recorded cassette •...
  • Page 74 You can record pictures or TV programs Recordingpictures from a VCR or TV on a tape inserted in your camcorder. from a VCRor TV To record from an HDV compatibledevice Yon can record and edit pictures from an HDV On this camcorder (recorder), select the _, compatible...

  • Page 75: Or Tv

    To record from a DV/AVdevice When you use an i.LINK cable to connect a DV can record edit pictures or TV compatible device, select the _,_. (IN/OUT programs from a VCR or TV. Use your camcorder as a recorder and connect it to a VCR REC) menu, [V(R HDViDV],...
  • Page 76 Press • (stop) to stop recording. Note • When you use an i.LINK cable the lecorded picture Insert a cassette ibr recording m yonr camcorder becolnes !ough when a picture is paused on your before the ibllowing operations. • When you use an iiINK cable, you cannot record the picture and sound separately.

  • Page 77: To A Computer

    • Be sure to set [VCR HDViDV] and [i.LINK Connectingto a CONV] on the _-_/ (IN/OUT REC) menn before connecting the i.LINK cable. If you computer connect the i.LINK cable first, the computer may hang up or may not recognize the signal from yonr camcorder.
  • Page 78 You can record additional audio to the Dubbingsoundto a original sound on a tape recorded in the DV fomlat. You can add sound to a tape already recordedtape DV recorded in the 12-bit mode without erasing the original sound. Audio device (such as CD/MD players) Internal microphone LINE OUT...
  • Page 79 On blank sections of the tape. Press • (stop) when you want to stop When the write-protect tab of the cassette is set to SAVE. recording. On the tape leco_ded on another device with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). •...
  • Page 80 Turn the SEL/P[ SH EXEC dial to adj ust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the sound recorded afterwards (ST2), then press the dial. The original sound (ST1) is ontput in the defauh setting. The ac!justed audio balance returns to the defauh setting about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other power sources have...

  • Page 81: Via Your Camcorder Dv

    (supplied), and a digital device such as a Connecting ananalog computer to your camcorder using an iiINK cable (optional). Your camcorder converts VCRto the computer the analog video signal from the VCR to a digital signal and transmits it to the computer via your camcorder DV to be dubbed.
  • Page 82 • Analog signals aie not output from file COMPONENT OUTPUT jack Turn on the analog device. Set the POWER switch to VCR. Use the AC Adaptor (supplied) as the power source. Press MEN[. Select the _ (IN/OUT REC) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,...

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If'_C:l-ll-l:l-ll-1 '' is displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is activated. See page 88 for If you run into any problem using your details.
  • Page 84 AC Adaptor fronl tile wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer The barre!), pack may be damaged (p 11, 93). The battely pack is not charged -> Set tile POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
  • Page 85 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions An utgmown language appears on the + See page 18. screen An unknown indicator appears on the +Refer to the indicator list (p 106) screen The picture in the viewfinder is not +Use the viewfindm lens adjustment leve_ to adjust the lens (p 15).
  • Page 86 Sympt°m Cause and/°r C°rrective Acti°ns A vertical band appeals when • This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfimction. recording a bright subject Tiny spots m white appear on the • The spots appear at a slower slmttm speed This is not a malflmction. screen Oblique stripes appear on the screen.
  • Page 87 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cannot view the picture or hea! the a_Set [COMPONENT] on the '_ (IN/OUT RE(') menu according to the sound on the TV connected with the requirements of the cotmected device (p. 60). component video cable. -)When you are using the component video cable, make sure the red and...

  • Page 88: Warning Indicators

    If the problmn persists even after diagnosis display) you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service t:acility. C:04:VIVI +A batte W pack that is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is being used.
  • Page 89 If messages appear on the screen, check the lbllowing. See the page in parentheses for details. Subjects Indications corrective Act!ons! References Battery Use the "InfoLITHIL_I" battery pack. -'1See page 92. Batte! 7 level is low. -)Charge tile batte! 7 (p 1t) Old battery.

  • Page 90: Usingyourcamcorder Abroad

    HDV format. See the table abroad below. It is recommended to use an i.LINK cable to connect these TVs. Powersupply Sony TV models You can use your camcorder in any country/ regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with KD-34XBR960 KD-36XS955 KD-34XS955...

  • Page 91: Hdvformatand Recording/Playback

    Notes on cassettetapes HDVformatand To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set recording/playback to SAVE. Your camcorder is capable of recording in both HDV and DV formats. You can use only mini DV cassettes in your camcorder.

  • Page 92: Aboutthe "Infolithium

    The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates _,=| _V HDV and are trademarks the power consumption according to the Sony Corporation and JVC. operating conditions of your camcorder, displays the remaining battery time in minutes. All other prodnct names mentioned herein may...
  • Page 93 Put the battery pack in a pocket to wann it leave your camcorder in tape recording up, and insert it in your camcorder right standby until the power goes off. belbre you start taking shots. Aboutbattery life Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-F770i F970 (optional).

  • Page 94: About I.link

    Sony (e.g. a VAIO with not only the device that this unit is series personal computer) as well as to video connected to but also with other devices via the device.

  • Page 95: Maintenance And Precautions

    Your camcorder can be checked by a Sony dealer before operating used again if [] or _ does not appear when the any further. power is turned on again.
  • Page 96 Please contact cassette lid unti! the cassette is _iected. your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony Note on moisture condensation service facility to have the video head replaced.
  • Page 97 Remove dust from inside the viewfinder • To prevent molds periodically clean the lens as described above. the part shown below with a blower. It is recommended you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in an optimum state for a long time.

  • Page 98: Specification

    Color temperature Specification [AUTO] lONE-PUSH AiB] [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) _ Iinimum illumination System 3 Ix (lux) (F 1.6) Video recording system (HDV) Input/Output connectors 2 rota D' heads Helical scanning system Audio/Video input/output Video recording system (DV) Video...

  • Page 99: Specification

    General Rechargeablebattery pack (NP-F570) Power requirements Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V DC 7.2 V (batter?. pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Output voltage DC 7.2 V Average power consumption (when using battery pack) Capacity During camera recording using the viewfinder 15.8 Wh (2 200 mAh) s_ith norlnal brightness:...

  • Page 100: Quickreference

    QuickReference Identifying parts and controls SHOT TRANSITION operation buttons PO_$ER switch (p. 14) (p.37) Eyecup (p. 16) Viewfinder release lever (p. 97) Rear relnote sensor Rear camera recording lamp (p. 20) BATT RELEASE (battery release) button (p. 12) REC START/STOP button (p.
  • Page 101 Hook for the shoulder strap SH[ TTER SPEED button (p. 29) * Each of the buttons has a raised tactile dot. (The Zoom ring (p. 23) ASSIGN button has it on the 2 button) Use it to Focus ring (p. 32) identit}' the location of the buttons.
  • Page 102 LCD screen (p. 3, 15) * Each of the buttons has a raised tactile dot. (The VOLUME button has it on the + side) Use it to IRIS dial (p. 28) identi_, tile location of the buttons RESET button If you press RESET, all settings inclnding the clock setting (except the Personal Menu and Picture Profile settings) return to the defauh.
  • Page 103 LANC jack (blue) Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) Your cmncorder is equipped with a Carl The _ LAN( control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. device and peripherals connected to it. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Son?'...
  • Page 104 --.% To remove the lens hood Shoe adaptor To connect an accessory, press down and Loosen the lens hood fixing screw, then turn the push it to the end, and then tighten the lens hood in the direction of the arrow. screw.
  • Page 105 Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries ® matching the + and - on the batteries the + and - in the batter)' compartment. Replace the cover back untilit clicks. DISPLAY button (p. 44) SEARCH MODE button (p. 50) _/1_I,t buttons (p.
  • Page 106 Following indicators will appear on the LCD Indicators Meanings screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of '_,_ SteadyShot off(p 54, 68) yonr camcorder. _o_F LCD backlight off(p. Example: Indicators in the CAMERA mode through Pictme Profile (p. 34) Time code (p 44)/Tape counter (p 44)/ Index recording (p.

  • Page 107: Index

    COLOR LEVEL ....34 i.LINK cable Index COLOR PHASE ....34 46, 70, 71, 74, 75, 77, 8i COMPONENT ....i.LINK (ONV ....Index search ...... Component video Numerics cable ...... 46, 48 Index signal ....... 16:9 wide recording Computer connection ..
  • Page 108 WORLD TIME ....62 NTS( ......... Smooth transition See END SEARCH Write-protect tab ....91 SP (Standard Play) See Recording mode (RE(: Operation confirmation beep MODE) See BEEP Zebra pattern ..... SPOT LIGHT ..... ZEBRA LEVEL ..31 STATUS CHE(K ..
  • Page 109 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan 2178348110...

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