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Sony HANDYCAM HDR-FX1000E Operating Manual

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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-FX1000E
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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Enjoying pictures with
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high definition quality
Getting Started
13
Recording/
25
Playback
Using the Menu
59
Dubbing/Editing
81
Using a Computer
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Troubleshooting
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Additional Information
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Quick Reference
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  • Page 1 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-FX1000E © 2008 Sony Corporation 4-111-863-11(1) Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Getting Started Recording/ Playback...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE...

  • Page 3: Notes On Use

    Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and...
  • Page 4 Read this first (Continued) Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following part. Lens hood with lens cover LCD panel b Notes • The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See “About handling of your camcorder” (p.
  • Page 5 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 a PAL system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first ... 2 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! ... 9 Features of this camcorder ... 10 Handy Functions for Recording ... 11 Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! ... 12 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ...
  • Page 7 Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ... 50 Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info) ... 50 Locating a scene on a tape ...51 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)... 51 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ... 52 Searching for a recording start point (Index search)...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents (Continued) Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ... 104 Maintenance and precautions ... 105 HDV format and recording/playback ... 105 About the “Memory Stick” ... 106 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packv ... 107 About i.LINK ... 108 About x.v.Color...

  • Page 9: Enjoying Pictures With High Definition Quality

    Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! High image quality Being HDV format compliant, your camcorder is ready to shoot crystal clear, high-definition images. What is the HDV format? The HDV format is a video format for shooting and playing back high definition images on popular DV standard cassette tapes.

  • Page 10: Features Of This Camcorder

    This camcorder is fitted with the 3-ClearVid CMOS sensor system. 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.

  • Page 11: Handy Functions For Recording

    Handy Functions for Recording Still image Dual Rec (p. 27) You can record 1.2M still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” during recording movie. Smooth slow recording ( Moving subjects can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion. Saving Camera profile (p. 78) Two settings profiles, including brightness, color, etc., can be saved in your camcorder.

  • Page 12: Viewing Video Recorded In The Hdv Format

    Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 54) Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition) picture on a high definition TV. • For details on HDV1080i specification compliant TVs, see page 55. Viewing on a 16:9 TV/4:3 TV (p.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. • The cassette tape and “Memory Stick Duo” are not included. See p. 3, p. 105 and p. 106 for types of cassette tapes and “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 14: Step 2: Attaching The Lens Hood With Lens Cover

    Step 2: 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 cover Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction to the arrow 2 in the illustration while...

  • Page 15: Step 3: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) with the supplied AC Adaptor. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) (p. 107). DC plug DC IN jack To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor...
  • Page 16 Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) After charging the battery The CHG lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. z Tips •...

  • Page 17: Using An Outside Power Source

    Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. HDV format pictures LCD panel Battery pack opened* NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 DV format pictures LCD panel Battery pack opened* NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 * When the LCD backlight turns on. On the battery pack •...

  • Page 18: 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 direction. When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 21). While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch.

  • Page 19: Step 5: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder

    Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 180 degrees (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play back (2). 1Open 180 degrees. 290 degrees (max.) 2180 degrees (max.) DISPLAY/BATT INFO button z Tips •...
  • Page 20 Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder (Continued) 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 21: Step 6: Setting The Date And Time

    Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch positions.

  • Page 22: Changing The Language Setting

    Step 6: Setting the date and time (Continued) z Tips • The date and time are automatically recorded on the tape, and can be displayed during playback (DATA CODE button, p. 49). Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.

  • Page 23: Step 7: Inserting A Tape Or A "Memory Stick Duo

    Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 105). Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever The cassette compartment automatically comes out.
  • Page 24 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued) Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the right direction until it clicks. Access lamp b Notes • If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo,”...

  • Page 25: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording REC START/STOP button B PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button Recording lamp Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo.” Do the following steps to record movies. z Tips • This camcorder can record movies in HDV or DV format. The factory setting is HDV format ([REC FORMAT] p.
  • Page 26 Recording (Continued) Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B). 60min [STBY] t [REC] 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 DV format, you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([DV WIDE REC] p.
  • Page 27 ([PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS] p. 79). • 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 28: Changing The Settings Of Your Camcorder Recordings

    Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings Adjusting the zoom Move the power zoom lever C slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Wide view: (Wide angle) 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.

  • 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 the PHOTO/ EXPANDED FOCUS button D beforehand ([PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS], p. 79). During standby, press the PHOTO/ EXPANDED FOCUS button D. [EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the center of the screen is magnified by about 2.0 times.
  • Page 31 value). The current F value appears on the screen. 1 Select [IRIS] from (CAMERA SET) menu t [IRIS/EXPOSURE] t [RING ASSIGN] (p. 63). 2 During recording or standby, set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to MANUAL. 3 When the iris is automatically adjusted, press the IRIS/EXPOSURE button H.
  • Page 32 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) z Tips • When you press the GAIN button C while is displayed on the screen next to the gain value, disappears and you can adjust the gain manually. When you press the GAIN button C again, appears and you can adjust the gain with the iris ring.

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

    To adjust the shutter speed automatically Press the SHUTTER SPEED button D twice, or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO. The shutter speed value disappears, or appears next to the shutter speed value. b Notes • When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, white balance) also become automatic.

  • Page 34: Customizing The Picture Quality (Picture Profile)

    Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Indicator Shooting conditions • White balance values adjusted for light (Memory A) sources can be stored in memory A and (Memory B) memory B. Follow the steps in “To save the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B”...
  • Page 35 Picture profile number (setting Recording condition name) You can assign your own :USER setting You can assign your own :USER setting. Appropriate setting to :PORTRAIT record people Appropriate setting to :CINEMA record film-like pictures Appropriate setting to :SUNSET record sunset Appropriate setting to :MONOTONE record monotone pictures...
  • Page 36 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) GAMMA To select a gamma curve. Item [STANDARD] [CINEMATONE1] [CINEMATONE2] BLK COMPNSTN To select a gamma curve characteristic for dark areas. Item [OFF] [STRETCH] [COMPRESS] KNEE POINT To set the point at which video signal compression starts in order to prevent over-highlighting, by limiting signals in high contrast areas of the subject to the dynamic range of your camcorder.
  • Page 37 COLOR PHASE To set the color phase. Item Description and settings -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 38 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. 39). COPY To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Volume

    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 40 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch A of the channel to be adjusted to MAN. appears on the screen. Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial B to adjust the volume during recording or standby. To restore automatic adjustment Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch A to AUTO.

  • Page 41: 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 6 buttons. Functions you can assign to the ASSIGN buttons The buttons in parentheses indicate that the functions are assigned to the buttons by...

  • Page 42: Recording An Index Signal

    Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued) Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. Press the MENU button B to hide the menu screen. z Tips • Shot transition is assigned to the ASSIGN 4, 5 and 6 buttons (p. 43). Cancel the shot transition assignment to return to the pre-setting assignment.

  • Page 43: Using The Shot Transition

    Sony recommends that you use a tripod to avoid image blurring. SHOT-A SHOT-B You can set the transition curve and duration using [SHOT TRANSITION] (p.
  • Page 44 Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued) Store the settings (shot) 1 Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION STORE screen. STBY SHOT TRANSITION 2 Adjust the desired items manually. See pages 28 to 34 for details on adjustment.
  • Page 45 – The ASSIGN button to which [SMTH SLW REC] is assigned. z Tips • You can also make a transition from 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 46: Playback

    Playback SEL/PUSH EXEC dial You can play back movies as follows. Slide the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the green button. Start playing back. Press (rewind) to go to the point you want to view, then press N (play) to start playback.
  • Page 47 z Tips • See page 125 for indicators displayed on the screen during playback. • See page 49 for how to switch displays during playback. • To play back the tape recorded using a monaural microphone connected, see [MULTI-SOUND] (p. 70). •...
  • Page 48 Playback (Continued) Playback (Continued) b Notes • Still images cannot be restored once you delete them. • You cannot delete still images when the “Memory Stick Duo” is write-protected (p. 106) or the still image is protected (p. 93). z Tips •...

  • Page 49: 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 (undisplayed) as you press the button.

  • Page 50: Displaying The Settings In Your Camcorder (Status Check)

    Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder (Continued) E Shutter speed F White balance appears during playback of the movie recorded with the shot transition. b Notes • The exposure correction value (0EV), shutter speed and iris will be displayed during viewing of still images on “Memory Stick Duo.”...

  • Page 51: Locating A Scene On A Tape

    Locating a scene on a tape b Notes • See page 122 for details on how to use the Remote Commander. Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) During playback, press the ZERO SET MEM button H on your camcorder or the ZERO SET MEMORY button D on the Remote Commander at the scene where...

  • Page 52: Searching For A Scene By Date Of Recording (Date Search)

    Locating a scene on a tape (Continued) Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) You can search scenes by recording dates. Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press the SEARCH M. button A on the Remote Commander repeatedly to select [DATE SEARCH].

  • Page 53: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC power (p. 15). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Jacks on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable.
  • Page 54 Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Connecting to a high definition TV Type Camcorder Component A/V cable (supplied) b Notes • If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals.
  • Page 55 Type Camcorder HDMI cable (optional) b Notes • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. • Pictures in the DV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the pictures. • DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 81) cannot be output. •...
  • Page 56 Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV COMPONENT IN AUDIO To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Change [TV TYPE] setting to match your TV (p. 76). b Notes •...
  • Page 57 Type Camcorder Component A/V cable (supplied) b Notes • If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not outputted. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. i.LINK cable (optional) b Notes • The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
  • Page 58 Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) z Tips • When connecting only an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO to the audio input jack of your TV.

  • Page 59: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Using the menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen. POWER switch SEL/PUSH EXEC dial While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch. Press and hold the green button when you slide the POWER switch from...
  • Page 60 Using the menu items (Continued) Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen. To return to the previous screen, select RETURN].

  • Page 61: Menu Items

    Menu items Available menu items (z) vary depending on the POWER switch position. (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 63) PROG.SCAN IRIS/EXPOSURE GAIN SETUP AGC LIMIT MINUS AGC WB PRESET AWB SENS AE SHIFT AE RESPONSE AT IRIS LMT FLCKR REDUCE CNTRST ENHCR BACK LIGHT SPOTLIGHT STEADYSHOT...
  • Page 62 Menu items (Continued) LCD COLOR LCD BL LEVEL VF B.LIGHT VF POWERMODE LETTER SIZE REMAINING DISP OUTPUT (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 74) REC FORMAT VCR HDV/DV DV REC MODE DV WIDE REC COMPONENT i.LINK CONV TV TYPE (MEMORY SET) menu (p. 77) ALL ERASE FORMAT FILE NO.

  • Page 63: (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 59 for details on selecting menu items.
  • Page 64 Press the MENU button t select the 3 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 4 Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen. AGC LIMIT You can select the upper limit for the Auto Gain Control (AGC) from [OFF] (21dB, the default setting), [18dB], [15dB], [12dB], [9dB], [6dB], [3dB] and [0dB].
  • Page 65 AE RESPONSE You can select the speed at which the automatic exposure adjustment function follows changes in the brightness of the subject. You can select the speed from [FAST], [MIDDLE] and [SLOW]. The default setting is [FAST]. AT IRIS LMT You can select the highest iris value for the automatic adjustment from [F11], [F9.6], [F8], [F6.8], [F5.6], [F4.8] and [F4].
  • Page 66 WIDE CONV. This is for use with wide conversion lenses (optional). It is the optimum setting for use with a Sony VCL-HG0872A wide conversion lens. AF ASSIST When you set this function to [ON], you can temporarily focus manually using the focus ring during the auto focus adjustment.
  • Page 67 After executing [SMTH SLW REC] with an ASSIGN button, you can also cancel [SMTH SLW REC] by pressing the ASSIGN button again. See page 41 for details on how to use the ASSIGN buttons. You can select the [SMTH SLW REC] settings suitable for your recording.
  • Page 68 Press the MENU button t select the The operation of your camcorder differs depending on when you press the REC START/STOP button. If you press the button during [INTERVAL REC] recording, the recording temporarily stops. If you press it again, the [INTERVAL REC] recording restarts, If you press the button during [INTERVAL REC] interval, the [INTERVAL REC]...
  • Page 69 SOFT TRANS Make the transition slowly at the beginning and end, and linearly in between. b Notes • You cannot change [TRANS TIME] and [TRANS CURVE] settings during store, check, or execution of [SHOT TRANSITION]. Cancel [SHOT TRANSITION] setting by pressing the ASSIGN 4 button several times before changing [TRANS TIME] or [TRANS CURVE] setting.

  • Page 70: (Audio Set) Menu

    (AUDIO SET) menu Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/DV AUDIO MIX, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 59 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select the (AUDIO SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

  • Page 71: (Display Set) Menu

    (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. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 59 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
  • Page 72 Press the MENU button t select the b Notes • You cannot record an image with enhanced details on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.” z Tips • You can focus more easily using this function in combination with the expanded focus function (p.
  • Page 73 AU.LVL DISP (Audio level display) When you set this function to [ON], you can display the audio level meter on the screen. The default setting is [ON]. Audio level meter LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

  • Page 74: (In/Out Rec) Menu

    Press the MENU button t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. rewound to the beginning. It is displayed when you start playback or recording. DISP OUTPUT You can select outputs to which display information, such as time code, is outputted.
  • Page 75 B AUTO Automatically switches between HDV signals and DV signals during playback. During the i.LINK connection, recognizes HDV signals and DV signals, and automatically inputs or outputs the signals to or from the external device via the HDV/DV (i.LINK) jack for recording or playback.
  • Page 76 Press the MENU button t select the COMPONENT You can select [576i] or [1080i/576i] depending on your TV when you connect your camcorder to a TV via a component A/V cable. 576i Supports connection between your camcorder and a TV with a component input jack that supports the 576i format.

  • Page 77: (Memory Set) Menu

    (MEMORY SET) menu Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (ALL ERASE/FORMAT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 59 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select the (MEMORY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

  • Page 78: (Others) Menu

    Press the MENU button t select the (MEMORY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. REC FOLDER (Recording folder) You can select a folder in which you want to store still images. Select the folder with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. z Tips •...
  • Page 79 To change the camera profile name You can change the camera profile name. 1 Select [PROFILE NAME] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 2 Select the camera profile of which you want to change the name with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. [PROFILE NAME] screen appears.
  • Page 80 Press the MENU button t select the 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 81: 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 for this operation (p. 15). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Connecting to external devices The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR, DVD/HDD device and the connectors used.
  • Page 82 Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. (Continued) Camcorder i.LINK cable (optional) • i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required on the external device. i.LINK cable (optional) A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) A/V connecting cable (supplied) * Pictures recorded in the DV format are dubbed in the SD (standard definition) quality, regardless of the connection.
  • Page 83 b Notes • 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.
  • Page 84 Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. (Continued) Dubbing to another device Prepare your camcorder for playback. Insert the recorded cassette. Slide the POWER switch to VCR. Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (TV, etc.) (p. 76). Prepare your VCR/DVD device for recording.

  • Page 85: Recording Pictures From A Vcr

    Recording pictures from a VCR You can record pictures from a VCR on a tape. You can record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo.” You can record pictures in the HDV format by connecting an HDV1080i specification compatible device.
  • Page 86 Recording pictures from a VCR (Continued) Recording movies Set the POWER switch to VCR. Set the input signal of your camcorder. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] when recording from an HDV format compatible device. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] or [AUTO] when recording from a DV format compatible device (p.
  • Page 87 Recording still images Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder beforehand, and set [PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS] to [PHOTO] (the default setting) (p. 79). Perform steps 1 to 4 in “Recording movies.” Start playing the cassette. The pictures on the VCR appear on the screen of your camcorder.

  • Page 88: Using A Computer

    Using a Computer Copying movies on a tape to a computer Connect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable. The computer needs to have an i.LINK connector and be installed with editing software that can copy video signals. The software required depends on the format of the recorded pictures and the format for copying to the computer (HDV or DV) as...
  • Page 89 Notes on connecting to the computer • Connect the i.LINK cable to the computer first, then to your camcorder. Connecting in the opposite order may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a malfunction of your camcorder. • The computer may freeze or may not recognize the signal from your camcorder in the following situations.

  • Page 90: Copying Still Images To A Computer

    Copying still images to a computer System requirements • For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions of the device to be connected. • Required hardware: “Memory Stick Duo” slot, “Memory Stick” Reader/Writer compatible with “Memory Stick Duo.”...

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    The CHG lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 15). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
  • Page 92 Troubleshooting (Continued) • The indicated time 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. The battery pack discharges too quickly. •...
  • Page 93 The remaining tape indicator is not displayed. • Set [ REMAINING] to [ON] to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 73). The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding. • When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with battery operation) and therefore increases noise.
  • Page 94 Troubleshooting (Continued) • Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape. • Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode. • When [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], you cannot record a smooth transition (p. 79). The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.
  • Page 95 Cannot use [LCD BL LEVEL], [VF B.LIGHT] [WORLD TIME] [x.v.Color] [INTERVAL REC] [DV FRAME REC] 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 96 Troubleshooting (Continued) Playback If you are playing back pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo,” see also the Cassette tapes/ “Memory Stick Duo” section (p. 92). You cannot play back tape. • Slide the POWER switch to VCR. • Rewind the tape (p. 46). Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 97 The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off. • This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 111). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette tape. “---” is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing back was recorded without setting the date and time.
  • Page 98 Troubleshooting (Continued) 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 VIDEO plug or component video plugs, make sure the red and white plugs are also connected (p.
  • Page 99 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. 74). 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 100 Troubleshooting (Continued) Connecting to a computer The 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 to your camcorder correctly.

  • Page 101: Warning Indicators And Messages

    LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C: (or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis...

  • Page 102: Moisture Condensation

    Warning indicators and messages (Continued) (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature) • The battery pack is too hot. Replace the battery pack, or remove it and put it in a cool place. (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature) •...
  • Page 103 Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot delete created folders using your camcorder. • You will have to format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 77), or delete them using your computer. Cannot record still images on Memory Stick.

  • Page 104: Additional Information

    Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is PAL system, so its picture can only be viewed on a PAL system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.

  • Page 105: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions HDV format and recording/ playback Your camcorder is capable of recording in both HDV and DV formats. You can use mini DV format cassettes only. Use a cassette with the Your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function.

  • Page 106: About The "Memory Stick

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on the locations shown in the following illustration so as not to cause a malfunction of your camcorder. After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of the picture or the sound.

  • Page 107: About The "Infolithium" Battery Packv

    • Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals. • Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the “Memory Stick Duo.” • Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo.” • Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet. •...

  • Page 108: About I.link

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. With an AC Adaptor/Charger, the remaining battery time and charging time appear. To charge the battery pack • Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.

  • Page 109: 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 110: About Handling Of Your Camcorder

    • 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 111 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 112 Maintenance and precautions (Continued) To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
  • Page 113 Removing dust from inside the viewfinder Remove the eye piece of the viewfinder. Slide down the viewfinder release lever and hold it at the position (1), then lift the eye piece of the viewfinder as indicated with the arrow in the illustration (2).

  • Page 114: Specifications

    Specifications System Video recording system (HDV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Video recording system (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 (DV)
  • Page 115 **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. Output connectors A/V Remote Connector 10-pin connector When A/V connecting cable is connected Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω...
  • Page 116 • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.
  • Page 117 • 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 118: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. HDV/DV jack (53) B A/V Remote Connector (53) C HDMI OUT jack (53) (headphones) jack When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. E DC IN jack (15) F Remote sensor (back) (122) G Recording lamp (back) (25)
  • Page 119 A LCD screen (19) B Hook for the shoulder strap (120) C ZERO SET MEM button (51) D DATA CODE button (49) E Video control buttons (STOP/REW/ PLAY*/FF/PAUSE/REC/SLOW) (46) F VOLUME/MEMORY button* (47) G MEMORY/DELETE button (47) H MEMORY/INDEX button* (47) I MEMORY/PLAY button (47) J DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (49, 50) K RESET button...
  • Page 120 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A Hook for the shoulder strap (120) B Zoom lever (28) C PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button (27, 30) D Access lamp (24) E “Memory Stick Duo” slot (23) F Grip belt (18) G Iris ring (30) H Zoom ring (28) I MIC jack When a microphone is connected, it is...
  • Page 121 A Remote sensor (front) (122) B FOCUS switch (29) C PUSH AUTO button (29) D ND FILTER switch (OFF/1/2/3) (33) E Handle zoom switch (FIX/VAR/OFF) (28) F ASSIGN 1 button/ZEBRA button (41) G ASSIGN 2 button*/AE SHIFT button (41) H ASSIGN 3 button/REC REVIEW button (41) I AUDIO LEVEL switch (39) J AUDIO LEVEL dial (39)

  • Page 122: 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 123: 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 0:08:13 HDV1080i A Recording format ( (74) Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed in the DV format.

  • Page 124: Viewing Movies

    Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder (Continued) Viewing movies HDV1080i J Tape transport indicator Recording mode (SP or LP) appears when a tape recorded in the DV format is played back. Viewing still images 0:08:12:17 K Data file name L Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder...
  • Page 125 Indicators when you made changes Upper left 60min Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning Recording format (74) SP LP DV REC MODE (75)* DV WIDE REC (75)* QUICK REC (79)** DV FRAME REC (68)* ND filter (33) INTERVAL REC (67) Upper right Indicator Meaning INDEX MARK (42)

  • Page 126: Index

    Index Numeric 1080i/576i...76 12BIT...70 16BIT...70 3-ClearVid CMOS sensor system...10 576i...76 6sec AFTER ...66 6sec BEFORE...66 6sec CENTER ...66 AC Adaptor ...15 Access lamp...24 ADVANCE ...71 AE RESPONSE...65 AE SHIFT...64 AF ASSIST...66 AGC LIMIT ...64 ALL ERASE...77 ALL FILES...77 ALL OUTPUT ...74 ASSIGN BTN...79 ASSIGN buttons...41 AT IRIS LMT...65...
  • Page 127 folder) ...78 REC FOLDER (Recording folder) ...78 FORMAT...77, 106 G Lens...10 Gain ...32 GAIN button ...32 GAIN SETUP ...63 GAMMA ...36 Grip belt ...18 GUIDEFRAME ...72 HANDLE ZOOM ...66 Handle zoom...28 HDMI cable ...55 HDMI OUT jack...53 HDV...74 HDV format ...9, 104 HDV1080i ...74 HDV/DV jack ...81 Headphones jack ...118...
  • Page 128 Index (Continued) PEAKING ...71, 94 PHOTO...79 PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button...25 PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS ...79 Picture profile ...34 PICTURE PROFILE button ...34 Picture Search...47 PLAY button ...46 Playback ...46 Playing time...17 Power cord...15 POWER switch...18 Pre-installed rechargeable battery...112 PROG. SCAN...63, 94 PUSH AUTO button ...29 PUSH (lens hood release) button...14 QUICK REC...79...
  • Page 129 ZEBRA ...71, 94 ZERO SET MEM button ...51 Zero set memory ...51 ZERO SET MEMORY button ...51 Zoom...28 Zoom lever...28 Zoom ring ...28...

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