Page 1 Support Website. I-lli:::lV M+n+,..D,°,_,v,++o http://www.sony.net/ H."tml _I.) Inf°LITHIUM Cassette M_MSRY£TIEK using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) III I IIIIIII HDV 1080i Printed on 70% or more recycled paper -free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan © 2008 Sony Corporation 4111862110...
Page 2 ..To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION: REDUCE RISK ELECTRIC SNOCK, REMOVE COVER BACK}. USER-SERVICEA6LE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING QUAUFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
Page 3 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. •...
Page 4 I_PORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS I • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Page 5: Readthis First
Class B digital provided below. Rellzr to these numbers whenever device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this These limits are designed to provide reasonable product. protection against...
Page 6 Read this first {Continued/ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • You cannot use any type of memory card Increase the separation between the equipment except "Memory Stick Duo." and receiver. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used Connect the equipment into an outlet on a only with "Memory...
Page 7 •Do not connect cables toyour camcorder Donotexpose yourcamcorder's with their terminals placed the w rong viewfinder, l ens,or LCD screen tothe way. Squeezing the t erminals into your sunorstrong lightsource forextended camcorder's jacks may d amage them or periods. results illamalfunction ofyour camcorder.
Page 8 Read this first {Continued/ Onplaying backHDV tapeson other devices You cannot play back a tape recorded ill the HDV format on DV format video cameras o1"on mini DV players. Check the contents of tapes by playing them back on this camcorder prior playing them back on other devices.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........Read this first ................... Trying out the new HDV format! ............. Features of this camcorder ..............Handy Functions for Recording .............. Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! ........... Step 1: Checking supplied items ............
Page 10 Table ofConte_ts (Continued) Changing/checking settings in your camcorder ....... Changing the screen Displaying recording data (Data code) ..........Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ....Checking the remaining battery (Battery ]nfo) ........Locating a scene on a tape ..............
Page 11 Troubleshooting ..................Warning indicators and messages ............Using your camcorder abroad .............. Maintenance precautions .............. HDV format and recording/playback ..........About the "Memory Stick"..............About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ..........About i.LINK ..................About x.v,Color ................. About handling of your camcorder ...........
Page 12: Trying Out The New Hdv Format
ER_iWiW flict_res with high flefit_itio_ quality Trying eut the new HDV fermat! Being HDV format compliant, your camcorder is ready to shoot crystal clear, high-definition images, tm:cas_ ;{£E_Cl l_3fl...
Page 13: Featuresof This Camcorder
Superb spectroscopic characteristics and high definition are achieved by the use of three ClearVid CMOS sensors developed by Sony for high definition, enabling reproduction of digital high definition with excellent sensitivity and color reproducibility. [] 20 × optical zoom G Lensinstalled...
Page 14: Handy Functions
HandyFunctionsfor Recording You call record 1.2M still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" during recording movie. Moving subjects call be shot ill smooth moving slow-motion. Two settings profiles, including brightness, color, etc., call be saved ill your camcorder. This enables you to use saved settings data to quickly...
Page 15: Viewing Video Recorded
Viewingvideo recordedin the HDVformat! Pictures recorded ill the HDV format call be played back as crisp HD (high definition) picture on a high definition TV. • For details on HDVI080i specification compliant TVs, see page 58. Your camcorder call down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard €-a definition) quality for playback on a conventional TV.
Page 16: Step 1: Checking
Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems Make sure that you have following items Large eyecup (1) (p. 23) supplied with your carncorder. The number ill the parentheses indicates number of that item supplied. • The cassette tape and "Memory Stick Duo" are not included. See p. 6, p. 110 and p. 111 lot types of cassette tapes and "Memory Stick Duo"...
Page 17: Step 2: Attaching
Step 2: Attachingthe lens hoodwith lens cover To openor close theshutter ofthe Lenshood withlenscover Move the lens cover lever up or down open or close the lens cover. Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open the lens cover, and move the lever to CLOSE to close the lens...
Page 18: Step 3: Charging
Step 3: Chargingthe batterypack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) with the With the • mark on the DC plug facing outwards, connect the DC supplied AC Adaptor. plug to the DC IN jack on your Notes camcorder.
Page 19 Aftercharging thebattery Recording t ime Tile CHG lamp turns off when tile battery Approximate time (rain.) available when fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor you use a fully charged battery pack. fi'om the DC IN jack. Notes "_" Tips • You cannot use tile NP-F330 battery pack with this camcorder.
Page 20 Step 3: 8barging the battery pack {Santinued} Playingtime • The recording and playback time will be shorter whei1 yoLI LlSe your camcorder ill lOW Approximate time (rain.) available when temperatures. you use a fully charged battery pack. • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you HDV format pictures...
Page 21: Step 4: Turning
Step 4: Turningthe poweron and holdingyour camcorderproperly To record or play back, set the POWER Hold the camcorder properly. switch to the respective direction. When you use your carncorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 24). ¢D POWER switch...
Page 22: Step 5: Adjusting
Step 5: Adjustingthe LCDpanel andviewfinder Open the LCD panel 180 degrees ((!)), then You can view pictures using the viewfinder rotate it to the best angle to record or play to save the battery, or when the picture the LCD screen is not clear.
Page 23 Whenthepicture in theviewfinder is hardtosee If you cannot see the picture ill 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 ill the viewfinder. You call attach the large eyecup facing either the right or left side.
Page 24: Step 6: Setting The Date Andtime
Step 6: Setting the date andtime Set the date and time when using this Select _'_J (OTHERS)by turning camcorder for the first time. If you do )lot set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then appears every time you turn on your...
Page 25 "_° Tips • The dale and time are automatically recorded on lhe t_pe, and can be displayed durillg ph_yback (DATA CODE button, p. 52). You call change the on-screen displays show messages in a specified language, Press the MENU button to select ¢D (OTHERS)
Page 26: Step 7: Inserting A Tape Or A "Memory
Step7: Insertinga tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. You can use mini DV ]1[_,cassettes _nly Notes (p. l lo). • Do not push the portion marked _DO NOT PUSH) while the cassette compartment is sliding in.
Page 27 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in the right direction until it clicks. Access lamp Notes • If yOU insert "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in the wrong direction, the "Memory Stick Duo," the "Memory Stick Duo" slot, or image data may be damaged.
Page 28 REC START/STOP button [] Recording lamp FOCUS button Recording lamp switch REC START/STOP button Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on "Memory Stick Duo." Do the following steps to record movies. "_" Tips • This camcorder can record movies in HDV or DV l_)rmat. The lhctory setting is HDV format ([RE( _ FORMAT] p.
Page 29 Press the REC START/STOP button (or [_). [STBY] -_ [REC] The recording lamp lights up during recording. To stop the movie recording, press the REC START/STOP button again, "_" Tips • When recording in HDV form_t, the _spect r_tio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in DV li)rmat, you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([DV WIDE REC] p.
Page 30: Recording
3650 recording. 1550 2100 6000 7500 Notes 3150 4300 12000 15000 • Specifications are fk>r Sony "Memory Stick 6300 8500 23500 29500 Duo." The actual number of recordable pictures can vary depending on the recording 12500 17000 48000 60000 environment and the type of "Memory Stick...
Page 31: Changing The Settings
Changing the settingsof your camcorder recordings IUsing thehandle zoom Set the handle zoom switch to VAR or FIX, "_" Tips • When you set the handle zoom switch [] to VAR, you can zoom in or nut at variable speed. •...
Page 32 Cha_ging the settings of your camco_der recordings {goi_tinued} Rotate the focus ring adjust the focus. changes to i_ when the focus cannot he adjusted any farther. changes to _ when the focus cannot adjusted any closer. "_" Tips For focusing manually •...
Page 33: Adjusting
Using theexpanded focus (Expanded f ocus) Assign [EXP.FOCUS] to the PHOTO/ EXPANDED FOCUS button beforehand ([PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS], p. 82). During standby, press the PHOTO/ EXPANDED FOCUS button [EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the center of the screen is magnified by about 2.0 times. It will be easier to confirm focus...
Page 34 Cha_ging the settings of your camco_der recordings {goi_tinued} value). The current F value appears on the also manually preset one or two of these screen. parameters and Mjust the remaining parameter(s) with the iris ring. (_) Select [IRIS] from (CAMERA SET) menu ---+ [IRIS/EXPOSURE]...
Page 35 fO Notes "_" Tips • When ynu set 1he AUTO/MANUAL switch [] • When you press the GAIN button [] while _! is displayed on the screen next to tile gain value, to AUTO, other mammlly adjusled items (iris, shuller speed, white balance) also become [_ disappears and you can adjust the gain manually.
Page 36: Recording
Cha_ging the settings of your camco_der recordings {go(_tinued) Toadjusttheshutter s peed automatically _'ess the SHUTTER SPEED button twice, or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO. The shutter speed value disappears, appears next to the shutter speed value. Notes • When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch [] to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, white balance) also become automatic.
Page 37: The Picture Quality
To adjust t hewhitebalance automatically _.a_ A • White balance vahms F_'ess the WHT BAL button or set the (Memory adjusted for light AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO. tx°z_B sources can be stored (Memory in memory A and memory B. Follow the fO Notes steps in "To save the •...
Page 38 Cha_ging the settings of your camco_der reco_dings {goi_tinued} (_) Press the PICTURE PROFILE button (_) Select the PICTURE PROFILE number with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial [_. You can assign your own :USER setting Select [SETTING] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial [_. You can assign your own :USER setting.
Page 39 GAMMA To select a gamma curve. [STANDARD] Standard gamma curve [CINEMATONE1 Gamma curve 1 lk_r producing tone ol' l'ihn camera images [CINEMATONE2] Gamma curve 2 lk_r producing tone ol' l'ihn camera images BLK COMPNSTN To select a gamma curve characteristic for dark areas.
Page 40 Cha_ging the settings of your camco_der recordings {goi_tinued} COLOR PHASE To set the color phase. -7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish) COLOR DEPTH To set the color depth. This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors. The color looks deeper as you increase the setting value to more positive side, and lighter as you decrease the value to more negative side.
Page 41 SKINTONE D TL To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles. i 0 esr_ipi_0 s [ON/OFF] Suppresses details in skin-tone areas to reduce wrinkles. Select ION] when you want to use this function. You can also select other areas. [LEVEL] Sets the adjustment level.
Page 42 Charging the settings of your camco_der reco_dings {goi_tinued} Tonamethe pictureprofile settings (_) Select the number of the picture profile that you want to copy to with the SEL/ You call name picture profile l through PUSH EXEC dial IN. @ Press the PICTURE PROFILE button...
Page 43 Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch [] of the channel to be adjusted to MAN. ,bMappears on the screen. Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial [] adjust the volume during recording or standby. To restore automatic a djustment Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch [] to AUTO.
Page 44: Assign Buttons
Assigningthe functionsto the ASSIGN buttons Some functions need to be assigned to the ASSIGN 4-6 buttons ASSIGN buttons for use. You call assign single function to ally one of the ASSIGN to 6 buttons. Functions assign to the ASSIGN buttons The buttons ill parentheses indicate...
Page 45: To The Assign Buttons
To cancel t he operation Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH F_'ess tile ASSIGN button to which [INDEX EXEC dial [_. MARK] is assigned again before you start recording. Notes Press the MENU button [] to hide • You cannot record an index signal on a recorded the menu screen.
Page 46: Continued
• End search will not work correctly if a blank Sony recommends that you use a tripod section exists between recorded sections on the avoid image blurring. tape. You can set the transition...
Page 47: Using The Shot Transition
Store the settings (shot) _1, Record using the shot transition function (_) Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION (_ Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly STORE screen. to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION EXEC screen. !%_°"_ _i_ST_Y- ST 0 R E...
Page 48 assigning th8 _u_stions to th8 aSSiGNbuttons {Continued} The ASSIGN hutton to which [SMTH SLW REC] is assigned. "_" Tips • You can also make _,m,nsition f?'om the SHOT- A to saved SHOT-B or from the SHOT-B to the SHOT-A. For example, to make a transition from the SHOT-A to the SHOT-B, display the shot transition check screen, press the ASSIGN 5 button to bring up the SHOT-A and press the...
Page 49 Playback VOLUME/ MEMORY button PLAY button POWER switch SEL/PUSH EXEC dial MEMORY/INDEX button_ MEMORY/DELETE button You call play back movies as follows. Slide the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the POWER green button. Start playing back. Press _ (rewind) to go to the point you want to view, then press...
Page 50 "_° Tips • See page 130 lor indicators displayed on the screen during playback. • See page 52 for how to switch displays during playback. • To play back the tape recorded using a monaural microphone connecled, see [MULTI-SOUND] (p. 73). •...
Page 51 Notes • Still images cannot be restored once you delete them. • You cannot delete still images when the "Memory Stick Duo" is write-protected (p. 111 ) or the still image is protected (p. 96). "_" Tips • To delete a still image in the index, move I_ to the still image using the VOLLIME/MEMORY button, then do steps (g) and (_).
Page 52 Changing/checking the settingsin your camcorder You can display information, including date, time and camera data, automatically stored during recording on the screen during playback. Set the POWER switch [] to VCR. Press the DATA CODE button during playback or pause. The screen changes (date and time...
Page 53 AUDIO --+ OUTPUT --+ ASSIGN Shutter speed CAMERA White balance When the POWER switch is set to appears during playback of the movie recorded with the shot transition. VCR, the display changes in the following sequence: AUDIO ---+ OUTPUT ---+ ASSIGN fO Notes •...
Page 54 Locatinga scene on a tape Commander at the scene where you want to create a cue point. The tape counter is reset to "0:00:00" and +0÷ appears on the screen. +o÷ If the tape counter is not dis_yed, press the DISPLAY button _ID21. Press the STOP button [] when you want to stop playback.
Page 55 You call search scenes by recording dates. You call search scenes by indexes recorded at the start of recording (p. 45). Set the POWER switch to VCR. Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press the SEARCH M. button [] Press the SEARCH M.
Page 56 Playingthe pictureon a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC power (p. 18). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.
Page 57: Continued
i.LINK COMPONENT HDMI (for HDV1080i AUDIO ©÷ , _.: Signal flow <_. (IN/OUT REC) 1ILO111.1 -...+ Component AN cable COMPONENT [VCR HDV/DV] (supplied) VIDEOIN [AUTO] (p. 77) [COMPONENT] -...+ ¢<d]Z_(Green) @tt_._2Jq VIDEO [1080i/480i1 (p. 79) (Blue) PB/CB I _(Red) PR/CR (White) AUDIO _,m_...
Page 58: Continued
Haying the picture o_ a TV {Continued) Signal flow HDMI (IN/OUT REC) menu --+ HDMI cable (optional) IVCR HDV/DV] ..[AUTO] (p. 77) Notes • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. • Pictures in the DV R)rmat are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the pictures.
Page 59 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. - i SV°E° II ,,, COMPONENT IN ®_ AUDIO 6÷ Tosettheaspectratioaccording t otheconnected T V(16:g/4:3) Change TYPE] setting...
Page 60 P_ayingthe Nctum o_ a TV {Continued} , __: Signal flow (IN/OUT REC) lil_nu [VCR HDV/DV] -_ Component cable (supplied) COMPONENT IAUTO] (p. 77) VIDEO IN ® [COMPONENT] [480i] (p. 79) ...._(Green) TYPE1 (Blue) PB/CB VIDEO 116:91/14:31" (p. 79) (Red) PR/CR (White) AUDIO...
Page 61 , ,.: Signal flow A/V connecting cable with (IN/OUT REC) S VIDEO (optional) S VIDEO menu -..-* [VCR HDV/DV] [Tv[AUTO]TYPEIqZ-..-* hite) VIDEO [16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 79) AUDIO (Yellow) "8" Tips • When cnnnecting only all S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not oulpul. To oulpul audio signals, connect lhe white and red pings of the A/V cnnnecling cable w'ith S VIDEO lo lhe audio input jack nf your TV.
Page 62 #s#_g _b_Mem_ Usingthe menuitems You can change various settings o1"make _:CAMERA SET (p. 66) detailed Mjustments using the menu items AUDIO SET (p. 73) displayed on the screen. DISPLAY SET (p. 74) IN/OUT (p. 77) MEMORY SET (p. 80) OTHERS (p.
Page 63 U! Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen. To return to the previous screen, select [ _ RETURN]. €.- cag=...
Page 64 Menu items Available menu items (0) vary depending on the POWER switch position. Position of POWERswitch: __ (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 66) PROG.SCAN • IRIS/EXPOSURE • GAIN SETUP • AGC LIMIT • MINUS AGC • WB PRESET • AWB SENS •...
Page 65 Position of P OWER switch: LCD COLOR • • LCD BL LEVEL • • VF B.LIGHT • • VF POWERMODE • • LETTER SIZE • • REMAINING • • DISP OUTPUT • • (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 77) REC FORMAT •...
Page 66 (CAMERA SET) menu Notes Settingsto adjustyour camcorderto the • When the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to recording conditions(GAIN SETUP/BACK AUTO, the IRIS/EXPOSURE button is not LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, e tc.) available. "_" Tips The default settings are marked with I_. The indicators ill parentheses appear when...
Page 67 (_ Set the g ain v alue with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, and p ress the dial. You c all select the value between -6dB You can set the auto white balance and 2 1dB b y3dB. The l arger the value, operation under a reddish light source such the h igher the g ain.
Page 68 tS"ess the MENU button ---+ select the _(CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. ] You can select the speed at which When you set this function to [ON] (1_I), automatic exposure adjustment function you can correct backlighting. The default follows changes ill the brightness...
Page 69 This is for use with "aide conversion lenses press the REC START/STOP button. (optional). It is the optimum setting for use with a Sony VCL-HG0872A wide conversion lens. Fading Fading WHITE FADER When you set this function to [ON], you...
Page 70 tS"ess the MENU button ---+ select the _(CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. After executing [SMTH REC] with "_" Tips all ASSIGN button, you call also cancel • When [ _ TRIG] is set to [ON], you can also [SMTH SLW REC] by pressing...
Page 71 The operation of your camcorder differs (_) Move the subject and repeat step @. depending on when you press the REC Notes START/STOP button. If you press the button during [INTERVAL • When you use frame recording continuously, the remaining tape time will not be indicated REC] recording, the recording temporarily correctly.
Page 72 tS"ess the MENU button ---+ select the _(CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. SOFT TRANS Notes Make the transition slo,aly at the • This fuIlction is to [OFF] alltomatically beginning and end, and linearly when you turn the power nff and back nn. between.
Page 73 (AUDIO SET)menu Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.IODE/DV AUDIO MIX, etc.) The default settings are marked with •. You can select whether to play back audio The indicators ill parentheses appear when the items are selected. recorded using other devices with dual sound or stereo sound.
Page 74 [] (DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings of the display and the _'OFF viewfinder (MARKER/VFB.LIGHT/DISP Does not disphty a histogram. OUTPUT, etc.) NORMAL Displays a histogram. The default settings are marked with I_. ADVANCE The indicators ill parentheses appear when the items are selected. Displ:_ys a histogram, and a bar that page 62 for details...
Page 75 Notes • You cannot record an image wid_ enhanced delails on a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo." You can set a type of the expanded focus display. "_" Tips • TYPE1 • You can focus more easily using this function in cnmbilmlion with the expanded [_mus function Simply enlarges...
Page 76 tS"ess the MENU button ---+ select the D (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. You can at!just the brightness of the When you set this function to [ON], you view finder. can display the audio level meter on the screen.
Page 77 (IN/OUTREC) menu rewound to the b eginning. Itis displayed Recording s ettings, i nputandoutput when you s tart playback orrecording. settings (VCRHDV/DV/DV R ECMODE/DV WIDEREC/TVTYPE,etc.) The default settings are marked with •. You call select outputs to which display The indicators in parentheses appear when information, such as time code, is the items are selected.
Page 78 tS"ess the MENU button ---+ select the _.(IN/OUT REC) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. • AUTO Autonmtically switches bet'aeen signals and DV signals during playback. During the iilNK connection, recognizes This function is available only when you HDV signals and DV signals, set [REC FORMAT] to [DV].
Page 79 I,'16:9 Select to view your pictures on a 16:9 (wide) TV. You call select [480i1 or [1080i/480i] depending on your TV when you connect HDV/DV (16:9) DV (4:3) format format pictures pictures your camcorder to a TV via a component @11@1 A/V cable.
Page 80 (MEMORYSET) menu Settingsfor the "Memory Stick Duo" (ALL ERASE/FORMAT,etc.) You do not need to format the "Memory Stick Duo" since it is already formatted The default settings are marked with •. the factory. If you want to format The indicators ill parentheses appear when...
Page 81 (OTHERS) menu Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (QUICK REC/BEEP, etc.) The default settings are marked with You call select a folder in which you want The indicators in parentheses appear when to store still images. the items are selected.
Page 82 Fh'ess the MENU button ---+ select the _ (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. N Tochange the cameraprofilename You call change the camera profile name. (_) Select [PROFILE NAME] with the When you use your camcorder abroad, SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. can adjust the clock to the local time by...
Page 83 ON (_) The time shortens slightly, until recording restarts from the state that the drum has stopped rotating, but the transition from the last recorded scene may not be smooth. Select this when you do not want to miss a recording chance.
Page 84 DubbiW/Eg#iW Dubbingto VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor this operation (p. 18). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. The connection method and the image quality will differ depending...
Page 85 , ,.: Signal flow HDV1080i compatible i.LINK cable (optional) device i.LmNK HD quality_ © ..• i.L1NK jack whicb is compatible with HDV llt80i specification is required on file external device. AV device with i.LINK jack -* SD quality* i.LINK cable (optional) i.LINK AV device with S VIDEO jack AN connecting...
Page 86 #ubbing te VCK #V#Ng# #evice, etco {ge_tinued) Notes • Disconnect tile i.LINK cable be[k>rechanging these menu settings, olherwise ll_e VCR/DVD device may not correctly idenlily the video signal. "_" Tips • This camcorder has a 4-pin i.L1NK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device 1o be connecled.
Page 87 Notes • The following cannot be output via the _, HDV/ DV interface (i.LINK): Indicatnrs Prepare your camcorder for Titles that are recorded on other camcorder playback. • Pictures recorded in the HDV lormat are not Insert the recorded cassette. output from the _, HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) jack during playback pause or in any playback Slide the POWER switch to VCR.
Page 88 Recordingpicturesfrom a VCR You can record pictures fl'om a VCR on a H DV 1080i AV device with tape. You can record a scene as a still image compatible device i.LINK jack on a "Memory Stick Duo." You can record pictures ill the HDV format by connecting...
Page 89 Set the POWER switch to VCR. Set the input signal of your camcorder. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] wben recording from all HDV format compatible device, Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] o1" Start playing the cassette on your [AUTO] when recording from a DV VCR.
Page 90 Recording pictures _rom a VCR{Continued/ Be sure to insert a "Memory Stick Duo" for recording in your camcorder beforehand, and set [PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS] [PHOTO] (the default setting) (p. 82). Perform steps 1 to 4 in "Recording movies." Start playing the cassette. The pictures on the VCR appear...
Page 91 gs&g a gemButer Copying movieson a tape to a computer Connect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable. The cornputer needs to have all i.LINK connector and he installed with editing [VCR HDV/DV] software that call copy video signals.
Page 92 Copying movies o_ a tape to a computer {gon_inued} Notes on connecting t o thecomputer "_" Tips • Check the specs, features and latest information • Connect the i.LINK cable to the computer lirsl. your software Oll lhe soflware manufaclurer's then lo your camcorder.
Page 93 Copying still imagesto a computer Folder containing image files recorded by your camcorder when no new folders have been created, only [ 101MSDCF] • For details on precautions and compatible displayed. application soflware, refizr also to the operating instructions of the device to be connected. Folder containing movie...
Page 94: Troubleshooting
AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. • When the battery pack is tot) hot or cold, the CHG lamp may flash slowly, indicating that the battery pack cannot be charged.
Page 95 • The indicated lime may not be correct in certain circumstances. For example, when you open or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery, time. battery pack discharges too quickly. • Ambient temperature is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough.
Page 96 TrouNeshooting {Continued} The remaining tape indicator is not displayed. • Set [['_'l REMAINING] to [ON] to always disphty the remaining tape indicator (p. 76). The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding. • When using the AC Ad:tptor, rewindlfast forward speed increases (compared with battery...
Page 97 •Do not record pictures inthe H DV and DV formats on the s ame tape. •Do not record pictures inSP mode and L P mode on the s ame lape. O •Avoid stopping then recording amovie inthe L P mode. O •When [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], you cannot record a smooth transition...
Page 98 TrouNeshooting {Continued} [LCD BL LEVEL], AC power source is being used. [VF B.LIGHT] [WORLD TIME] Date and time are not set. [x.v.Color] [REC FORMAT] is set to [DV]. [INTERVAL REC] [PROG.SCAN] is set to [24] or [30]. [DV FRAME REC] [REC FORMAT] is set to [HDV1080i].
Page 99 If you are playing back pictures stored on a "Memory Stick Duo," see also the Cassette tapes/ "Memory Stick Duo" section (p. 95). You cannot play back tape. • Slide the POWER switch to VCR. • Rewind the tape (p. 49). Image data stored...
Page 100 • This occurs it"tile tape or video head is dirty (p. 116). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette tape. "---" is displayed on the screen. • Tile tape you are playing back was recorded v, ithout setting the date and time.
Page 101 You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected with the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) or component video plugs. • If you are using an S VIDE(.) plug or component video plugs, make sure tile red and white plugs are also connected (p.
Page 102 TrouNeshooting {Continued} When connected using an i.LINK cable, no picture appears on the monitor screen during dubbing. • Set [VCR HDV/DV] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 77). You cannot add sound to the recorded tape. • You cannot add sound to the recorded tape on this unit. You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable.
Page 103 computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, restart the computer, then connect the computer your camcorder correctly. You cannot view or copy a movie recorded on a tape...
Page 104: Warningindicatorsand Messages
Warningindicatorsand messages E:61 :r-lr-1 / E:62:r-lr-1 • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts When an error occurs, a warning indicator from "E." appears on the LCD screen or in the view finder.
Page 105 _,EI_ _l--I (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack If messages appear on the screen, follow the temperature) instructions. • The battery pack is too hot. Replace the battery pack, or remove it and put it in a • Battery/P0wer cool place. Cannot use this battery in the (Warning indicator...
Page 106 Warning indicators and messages {Sontinusd} 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 "Memor'y Stick Duo" (p. 80), or delete them using your computer.
Page 107: Usingyour Camcorderabroad
Add#io_mf#pformati'o_p Usingyour camcorderabroad Powersupply call your camcorder ill ally country/region using Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within V to 240 V, 50/60 range. Use a commercially available plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design wall outlet [b]. AC-LIO0 Representative plugof power supply cordof countries/regions around theworld.
Page 108 gsing your camcorder abroad {gon_inued} Philippines 220/230 Singapore Taiwan Thailand C/BF Viemam 22(I Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia New Zealand 230/240 North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type (anada Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 Costa Rica...
Page 109 OnTVcolorsystems Viewing HDV formatpicturesrecorded in HDVformat Your carncoMer is NTSC system, so its picture can only be viewed on an NTSC You need an HDV1080i compatible TV (or system TV with all AUDIO/VIDEO input monitor) with a component jack ,jack. AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
Page 110: Maintenanceand Precautions
Maintenanceand precautions Copyrightsignal N Whenyouplayhack If the cassette you play back on your Your camcorder is capable of recording camcorder contains copyright signals, both HDV and DV formats. cannot copy it to a tape in another video You call use mini DV format cassettes only.
Page 111: About The "Memory Stick
When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on the locations shown in the following Memory Stick Duo illustration so as not to cause a malfunction (with MagicGate) of your camcorder. Memory Stick PRO Duo Do not put a label Memory Stick PRO-HG along this border.
Page 112: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
Nainteaance and precautions{gantinued} • Do not touch, or allow metallic ohjects to come might not be able to remove it from the into contact with the terminals. camcurder. • Do not bend, drop ur apply strong force to the • Do not leave the "Memory Stick Micro" within "Memory Stick Duo."...
Page 113: About I.link
according tothe operating conditions About t heremaining battery time your carncorder, and d isplays the r emaining indicator battery time i llminutes. With a ll A C AdaptoffCharger, • When the power goes off even though remaining battery time a nd c harging time remaining battery...
Page 114: About X.v,Color
• i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE fO Notes 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • When connecting a device with an i.LINK •...
Page 115: About Handling Of Your Camcorder
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside tire @ If moisture condensation hasoccurred casing, unplug ynur camcnrder and have ix checked by a Sony dealer before operating it None of the functions except cassette any further.
Page 116 0.5 seconds). a cleaning cassette (optional), the video heads This occurs if the HDV signals cannot may be worn out. Please contact your Sony recorded or played back correctly because dealer or local authorized Sony service facility of dirt on the tape or video head. Depending tn have the vide() heads replaced.
Page 117 N To clean the LCD screen fully discharged in about 3 months if you If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen do not use your camcorder at all without dirty, it is recommended you use a soft AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack...
Page 118 Mainteaance and precautions(Santinued) Removing dustfrominside the viewfinder Remove the eye piece of the viewfinder. Slide down the viewfinder release lever and hold it at the position ((_)), then lift the eye piece of the viewfinder as indicated with the arrow ill the illustration ((_)).
Page 119: Specifications
Specifications System Recording Pixels (HDV/DV 16:9 still recording): Video recording system (HDV) Max. 1.20 Mega (1 440 x 810) pixels** 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Gross: Approx. 1 120 000 pixels Video recording system (Dr) Effective (movie, 16:9): 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning...
Page 120 Specificatiens {gentinued} General **The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image Power requirements processing system (Enhanced Imaging DC 7.2 V (battery pack) Processor) allows for still image DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) resolution equivalent to the sizes...
Page 121 (approx.) • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord genuine Sony battery charger or a device (mains lead) that can charge the battery pack. * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other •...
Page 122 Noteson the License USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN • "Handycam" CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING • "'Memory Slick, "',_,,, "'Memory Suck VIDEO INFORMATION PACKAGED Duo," "MEMORY SI|[K [}L!B,"...
Page 123: Identifyingparts And Controls
Quick Ref_re_ce Identifyingparts and controls The numbers ill ( ) are reference pages, Tripod receptacle _ HDV/DVjack (56) Make sure that the length of the tripod A/V Remote Connector (56) screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). HDMI OUT jack (56) Otherwise, you cannot...
Page 124 Nentifying pa_tsand contrNs (Continued} LCD screen (22) Lens cover lever (17) * Each of the PLAY button, VOLUME/ Hook for the shoulder strap (125) MEMORY button and MEMORY/INDEX ZERO SET MEM button (54) button has a raised tactile dot. (The VOLUME/ MEMORY button has it on the + side.) Use it to DATA CODE...
Page 125 To attach theshoulder s trap Hook for the shoulder strap (125) [] Zoom lever (31) Attach the shoulder strap (optional) to the hooks for the shoulder strap. PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button (30, 33) Access lamp (27) "Memory Stick Duo" slot (26) Grip belt (21) Iris ring (33) [] Zoom...
Page 126 Nentifying pa_tsand contrNs (Continued} * ASSIGN 2 button/AE SHIFT button, WHT Remote sensor (front) (127) BAL button, IRIS/EXPOSURE button have FOCUS switch (32) raised tactile dots for your collvenience locating the buttons. PUSH AUTO button (32) ND FILTER switch (OFF/I/2/3) (36) Handle zoom...
Page 127 Remote Commander not function properly. In this case, replace tile Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop, battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Slow) (49) Use of another battery may present a risk nf fire [] ZERO SET MEMORY (54) or explosion.
Page 128: Indicatorsfor The Lcdscreen Andviewfinder
Indicatorsfor the LCDscreen andviewfinder The numbers ill ( ) are reference pages. The indicators will not be recorded on the tape during recording. (HDV1080i orDV) Recording folder (81) Recording format (77) hnage size (30) Recording mode (_ orLP) is also displayed in the DV lk)rmat.
Page 129 Tape transport indicator Data file name Recording mode (SP or LP) appears when a Picture numbeffTotal number lape recorded in lhe DV format is played recorded pictures in the current back. playback folder Playback folder (81 ) Previous/Next folder icon The {_, appeal"...
Page 130 In#icat#rs for the L## ssreen an_ vi÷w_inder {C#at_nus@ Bottom HISTOGRAM (74) Upper left Upper right J_16b J_12b DV AU.MODE (73)* Manual volume control (42) Manual focus (32) _ [_ Picture prol'ile (37) Bot/om Center SPOTLIGHT (68) BACK LIGHT (68) Upperleft SteadyShot off (68) PEAKING...
Page 131: Index
Index Numeric BATT RELEASE (battery DC plug ........ release) button ...... 19 Deleting camera profile settings 1080i/481)i ......Battery ..........12B1T ........Battery lnfk>....53 Deleting still images ..... 50 16BIT ........D1SP OUTPUT ..... 77 Battery pack ....18 3-ClearVid CMOS sensor BEEP ........
Page 132 MEMORY/INDEX button ...49 INTERVAL ......folder) ......MEMORY/PLAY button ..49 INTERVAL ... 70. 98 REC FOLDER (Recording folder) ......Menu IN/OUT menu ..... FORMAT ..... 80, 111 AUDIO SET meml ..73 h'is ring ......... CAMERA SET menu ...66 IRIS/EXPOSURE ..
Page 133 PEAKING ....... 74, 97 Troubleshooting ....94 PHOTO ......... TV ......... S VIDEO cable ..... PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS TV color systems ....109 S VIDEO jack ....59, 85 button ........TV TYPE ......Self-diagnosis display ..104 PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS ..82 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ..
Page 134 ZEBRA ......74, 97 ZERO SET MEM breton..54 Zero set memory ....ZERO SET MEMORY button ........Zoom ........Zoom lever ......Zoom ring ......
Page 135 $pa[flsh &tick &lide/&da r_pida e_ espaM/ Paso1: ComprobaciGn de los elementos suministrados Asegtirese de que su videocfimara contiene Cable de conexi6n los siguientes elementos, El ndmero entre par6ntesis indica cantidad del elemento. Adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca (1) Ocular grande Cable de alimentacidn Bateria...
Page 136 Paso2: Colocaci6ndel parasoldel objetivocon la tapa del objetivo Paraabriro cerrarel obturadordel Parasol d el objetivo contapadel objetivo Mueva la palanca de la tapa del objetivo hacia arriba o abajo para abrir o cerrar la tapa del objetivo. Mueva la palanca de la tapa del objetivo a la posicidn...
Page 137 Paso3: Cargade la bateria Puede cargar la bateria "InfoLITHIUM" (serie L) con el _" Con la marca I_ de la clavija de cc adaptador de alimentacibn de ca hacia fuera, conecte la clavija de cc a la toma de entrada de cc de suministrado.
Page 138 Pase 3: garga de ma bateda {gantinuagi6_} Despu_s decargarla bateria Tiemp0degrabaci6n El indicador se apaga cuando Tiempo aproximado (m) disponible cuando bateria estfi completamente cargada. utiliza una bateria completamente cargada. Desconecte el adaptador de alimentaci6n Notas ca de la toma de entrada de cc.
Page 139 Tiemp0derepr0ducci6n Acerca del tiempo de cargalgrabacibnl reproduccidn Tiernpo aproxirnado (rn) disponible cuando • Tiempn medidn con la videncfimm'a a 25 °C utiliza una baterfa completamente cargada. Se recomienda de 10 °C a 30 °C • E1 tiempn de grabacidn y de reproducci6n serfi HDV Img_genes de formato mils cnrto cuandn use la videocfimara...
Page 140 Paso4: Encendidoy sujeci6n adecuadosde la videoc_imara Para grabar o reproducir, coloque Sostenga la videoc_mara interruptor POWER en la direcci6n respectiva. correctamente. La prirnera vez que utilice la videocfimara, aparecerfi la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ]. Interruptor POWER Aseg0rese de que la sostiene correctamente y luego ajuste la Mientras presiona el botbn verde, correa de sujecibn.
Page 141 Paso5: Ajustedel panel LCDy el visor Puede ver imfigenes uti|izando el visor para Abra el panel LCD 80 grados (0), luego ahorrar energia de la bateria o cuando gfi'elo hasta encontrar el mejor fingulo para imagen en la pantalla LCD no sea clara. grabar o reproducir ((g)),...
Page 142 Paso 5:kiust8 ds_paas_LCDy e_viso_ {8oatinuasi@_) Cuando tengadificultades paraverla imagendelvisor Si no puede ver claramente la imagen ell el visor ell condiciones de brillo, use el ocular grande suministrado. Para colocar el ocular grande, ensfinchelo un poco y alin6elo la ranura del ocular en el visor.
Page 143 Paso6: Ajustede la fecha y la hera Ajuste la fecha y la hora cuando use la Seleccione (OTROS)girando videocfimara por primera vez. De 1o contrario, la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ] el selector SEL/PUSH EXEC, aparecerfi cada vez que encienda luego presione el selector. videocfimara o cambie las posiciones...
Page 144 Paso 6:Aiuste dema f echa y_a ho_a { gontinuaci@_/ "_" Consejos • La fecha y la hora se graban aulom4ficamente en la cinla y se pueden ver duranle reproducci6n (bol6n DATA CODE). Puede carnbiar las indicaciones en pantalla para que muestren mensajes en un idioma en particular.
Page 145 Paso7: InserciGnde unacinta o un "Memory Stick Duo" Presione ligeramenle el centro de la parte Ventanilla Solamente puede utilizar casetes mini DV Deslice y sostenga la palanca OPEN/EJECT en el sentido de la flecha y abra la tapa. Palanca ..d OPEN/EJECT Compartimiento del casete...
Page 146 Abra la tapa de la ranura del -" Inserte el "Memory Stick Duo" "Memory Stick Duo" en la la ranura para "Memory Stick Duo" en el sentido correcto hasta direccibn que indica la flecha. calce. Tapa de la ranura del Indicador de acceso "Memory Stick Duo"...
Page 147 Grabaci6n Bot6n REC START/STOP [] de grabaci6n Bot6n PHOTO/EXPANDED -- del objetivo FOCUS Indicador grabaci6n POWER Bot6n REC START/ STOP Esta videocfimara graba pelfculas en cinta e imfigenes en "Memory Stick Duo". Proceda de la siguiente forrna para grabar peliculas. "i_"...
Page 148 Grabac[6g_ {Co_t[nuac[6n} Presione el botbn REC START/STOP (o [_). [ESPERA] [GRAB.] El indicador de grabaci6n se ilmnina durante la grabaci6n. Para detener la grabaci6n, presione nuevamente el bot6n START/STOP. "_" Consejos • A] grabar en el formato HDV, el fk>rmato estfi fijado en 16:9. AI grabar en iormato DV, puede cambiar a 4:3 ([GRAB.PAN.DV]).
Page 149 • La disposicidn Onica de pixeles del sensor no se copian en el "Memory Stick Duo". ClearVid CMOS de Sony y el sistema de procesamiento de imfigenes (Enhanced hnaging • No se puede ahnacenar una imagen lija mienlras "__.

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