Using In Video Mode; Recording Time; Connecting This Unit To A Camcorder; Inserting/Removing Optional Memory Media - Sony HVR-Z7E Operating Manual

Using in VIDEO mode

Connecting this unit to a camcorder

Refer to the operating instructions of the camcorder.
Connecting the shoe connector of the unit enables the
camcorder to supply power and a stream signal.
Inserting/removing optional
memory media
• Although this unit has been tested with CompactFlash,
Sony does not guarantee its operation with all
CompactFlash.
The operation of this unit with Sony CompactFlash has
been checked.
• CompactFlash with 133x 2GB or more specifications are
recommended for this unit. (A speed of less than 133x is
not guaranteed; space less than 2GB is not guaranteed.)
• Always format a new CompactFlash with this unit
before use.
• Do not remove the CompactFlash while the access lamp
is blinking.
Inserting the CompactFlash
1
Open the CompactFlash slot door while sliding the
OPEN latch.
2
Push the CompactFlash in the correct direction until it
clicks into place.
3
Close the CompactFlash slot door.
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Removing the CompactFlash
1
Open the CompactFlash slot door and push the eject
lever 1 to remove the CompactFlash.
2
Close the CompactFlash slot door.
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CompactFlash capacity and available

recording time

CompactFlash available recording time
2GB Approx. 9 min.
4GB Approx. 18 min.
8GB Approx. 36 min.
16GB Approx. 72 min.
Notes
Do not repeatedly insert or remove the CompactFlash over a
short amount of time. Doing so may cause mis-recognition of
the CompactFlash and memory malfunction. If you open the
CompactFlash slot door while the unit is recording or in
playback, operations will stop. If that occurs, be sure that the
status on the LCD screen changes to x (playback/recording
is stopped) before removing the CompactFlash.
When ejecting the CompactFlash, forcefully pressing the eject
lever and allowing the CompactFlash to be pointed
downward when ejected will cause the CompactFlash to fall.

Menu settings

Check the individual settings and change them if necessary.
For details, see page 7.
1
Display the menu screen on the LCD screen by
pressing the MENU button.
2
Select the desired setting by pressing the PREVIOUS/
REW button or the NEXT/FF button and press the
PLAY/EXEC button.
3
Select the desired item by pressing the PREVIOUS/REW
button or the NEXT/FF button and press the PLAY/
EXEC button.
4
Return to the VIDEO mode screen by pressing the
STOP button. Press the MENU button to close the
menu screen.
Notes
You cannot record or play back movies while the menu
screen is displayed on the LCD screen. Also, you cannot
change to the menu screen on the LCD screen during
recording or playback.
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