3-280-847-11(1)
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference
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Read this first
Before operating this unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
in your camcorder
You can use any “Memory Stick” that has
the following markings.
Notes on use
Types of cassette you can use in your
camcorder
Your camcorder is capable of recording in
HDV, DVCAM and DV formats.
When recording in HDV/DV format, Sony
recommends that you use mini DV
cassettes.
“Memory Stick Duo”
(This size can be used with your
camcorder.)
When recording in DVCAM format, Sony
recommends that you use mini DVCAM
cassettes. Your camcorder does not support
“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
The HDV format
• Digital high-definition (HD) video signals
are recorded and played back on a DV
format cassette.
• HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2
format, which is adopted in BS (broadcast
satellite) digital and terrestrial digital
HDTV broadcastings and in Blu-ray disc
recorders.
b Notes
• You cannot use any type of memory card
except “Memory Stick Duo.”
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used
only with “Memory Stick PRO”
compatible equipment.
• Do not attach a label or the like on a
“Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick
Duo Adaptor.
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with
“Memory Stick” compatible equipment,
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
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Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following part.
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white,
red, blue, or green in color) that appear
constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder. These points are normal
results of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
Lens hood
LCD panel
Viewfinder
Microphone or
Microphone holder
Accessory shoe
adaptor
Memoryrecording
unit
Black point
White, red, blue or green point
b Notes
Do not expose your camcorder’s
viewfinder, lens, or LCD screen to the
sun or strong light source for extended
periods.
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof
or waterproof.
• Do not connect cables to your camcorder
with their terminals placed the wrong
way. Squeezing the terminals into your
camcorder's jacks may damage them or
results in a malfunction of your
camcorder.
• Intense light sources, especially the sun
will converge on the viewfinder or lens
and damage the internal parts of your
camcorder. Avoid sunlight or other strong
light sources when storing your
camcorder. Protect this device by always
closing the lens cover or by placing it in
its bag when not in use.
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the
picture and sound are recorded without
any problems.
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Read this first (Continued)
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC
system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
• Because of the way that the image device
(CMOS sensor) reads out image signals,
the subjects passing by the frame rapidly
might appear crooked depending on the
recording conditions. This phenomenon
may be notable in displays having high
motion resolution.
About this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the
viewfinder used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different.
• The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
• Design and specifications of recording
media and other accessories are subject to
change without notice.
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by
Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony
Corporation, and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical
of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your
camcorder is T -coated to suppress
unwanted reflections and faithfully
reproduce colors.
On playing back HDV tapes on other
devices
A tape recorded in the HDV format cannot
be played back on a device that is not
compatible with the HDV format.
Check the contents of tapes by playing
them back on this camcorder prior to
playing them back on other devices.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The
number value indicates the amount of light
from a subject coming into the lens.
Notes on the icons used in this
manual
Features available for the HDV
format only.
Features available for the DVCAM
format only.
Features available for the DV SP
format only.
The function that can be used when
i.LINK cable is connected.
The function that can be assigned to
an ASSIGN button.
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Table of Contents
Read this first ...........................................................................................2
Recording/Playback
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................43
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
Playing back the most recently recorded movies
Using the Shot transition ........................................................................46
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Table of Contents (Continued)
Menu items ............................................................................................ 65
Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/XLR SET, etc.)
Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP
OUTPUT, etc.)
Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./
VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.)
(TC/UB SET) menu ......................................................................... 86
(TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.)
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (ALL ERASE/FORMAT, etc.)
etc.)
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 102
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Additional Information
HDV format and recording/playback ................................................ 115
Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats........................................... 116
About the “Memory Stick” ................................................................. 118
About i.LINK...................................................................................... 120
Quick Reference
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items
Large eyecup (1) (p. 19)
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
of cassette tapes and “Memory Stick Duo” that
you can use on your camcorder.
This lens hood is pre-mounted.
Carl Zeiss lens (VCL-412BWH) (1) (p. 10)
This lens is pre-mounted.
Memory Recording Unit (HVR-MRC1) (1)
Wind Screen (1), Microphone (ECM-XM1)
(1) (p. 12)
i.LINK Cradle (HVRA-CR1) (1) (p. 13)
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570) (1)
Accessory shoe kit (Accessory shoe (1),
Accessory shoe plate (1), screws (4))
AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VQ1050) (1)
Wireless Remote Commander
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied items
2 Align the center slot in the lens mount
Mounting the lens
with the center pin on the lens, and
insert the lens into the mount.
Make sure to turn off the POWER switch of
your camcorder before mounting the lens.
Refer to the manuals provided with the lens
for details on the proper handling of the
lens.
3 While holding the lens in place, push
the lens locking lever C down to
mount the lens.
4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS jack
A.
b Notes
• You can mount a 1/3" lens directly on your
camcorder. You can mount a 1/2" lens via the
Fujinon ACM-19 or equivalent. You can mount
a 2/3" lens via the Fujinon ACM-17 or
equivalent.
• If the lens is not properly locked, it may come
off when in use, which may cause a serious
problem. Make sure that the lens is securely
locked. Sony recommends that you set the lens
securing tab B as illustrated.
• Press the REC START/STOP button on the
handle or the START/STOP button on the
Remote Commander to record when using a
lens that does not have a lens cable.
Mounting the Carl Zeiss lens
z Tips
1 Push the lens locking lever C up and
remove the lens or the lens mount cap
from the lens mount.
• When you attach a non-Carl Zeiss lens, Sony
recommends that you adjust the black balance
with the iris closed before recording. (p. 33)
2 Align the center slot in the lens mount
with the center pin on the lens, and
insert the lens into the mount.
Adjusting the flange focal length (for
Carl Zeiss lens)
3 While holding the lens in place, push
the lens locking lever C down to
mount the lens.
You need to adjust the flange focal length
(the distance from the lens flange to the
plane of the image along the optical axis) in
the following cases.
b Notes
• If the lens is not properly locked, it may come
off when in use, which may cause a serious
problem. Make sure that the lens is securely
locked. Sony recommends that you set the lens
securing tab B as illustrated.
• After you have changed lenses.
• When you cannot adjust focus properly during
zoom in or out.
z Tips
• Your camcorder can store flange focal length
data for ten different Carl Zeiss lenses (VCL-
412BWH/VCL-308BWH). If you remount the
lens after you have mounted ten different lenses
and adjusted their flange focal length, you need
to adjust the flange focal length for the lens even
for the Carl Zeiss lens whose flange focal length
has been adjusted.
Mounting non-Carl Zeiss lens
1 Push the lens locking lever C up and
remove the lens or the lens mount cap
from the lens mount.
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4 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial E.
5 Turn the zoom ring D to the telephoto
position.
6 Turn the focus ring C until the subject
comes in focus, then press the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial E.
MANUAL
ZOOM
SERVO
7 Turn the zoom ring D to the wide angle
position.
8 Turn the focus ring C until the subject
comes in focus, then press the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial E.
Adjusting the flange focal length
automatically
When the adjustment is completed,
[Completed.] appears on the screen.
If the adjustment fails, [Could not adjust.]
appears on the screen. Try the adjustment
again.
1 Set the ND filter B to 1 to adjust
brightness so that the proper video light
level is obtained.
2 Place the flange focal length adjustment
test chart A about 2-3 meters (7-10
feet) away. Zoom in and set your
camcorder to locate the center of the
chart in the center of the screen.
z Tips
• You can check the focusing easily if you do the
following before adjusting the focal length.
–
Set [PEAKING] in the
(DISPLAY
3 Set the ZOOM switch F to SERVO.
– Press the ASSIGN button to which
[EXP.FOCUS] is assigned (L2 button by
4 Select [AUTO ADJUST] in [FLANGE
BACK] of the
(CAMERA SET)
5 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial E.
The flange focal length adjustment starts
and [EXECUTING] appears on the screen.
When the adjustment is completed,
[Completed.] appears on the screen.
If the adjustment fails, [Could not adjust.]
appears on the screen. Try the adjustment
again.
Adjusting the flange focal length
manually
1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Adjusting
the flange focal length automatically.”
2 Set the ZOOM switch F to MANUAL.
3 Select [MANU ADJUST] in [FLANGE
BACK] of the
menu.
(CAMERA SET)
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied items (Continued)
The channel to be used differs
Attaching the supplied
microphone
depending on the relationship between
the REC CH SELECT switch positions
and the input jacks.
See the table below.
REC CH SELECT
switch position
Channel to
be used
Input jack
CH1, CH2
INPUT1 Channel1
Channel2
INPUT2
-
CH1
INPUT1 Channel1
INPUT2 Channel2
z Tips
INPUT2 INPUT1
• Set the INPUT1/INPUT2 switch to MIC+48V
when you use the supplied microphone.
LINE
MIC
MIC
LINE
MIC
MIC
INPUT2
INPUT1
Attaching the lens hood with lens
cover
1
2
Attach the wind screen B to the
supplied microphone A.
Place the microphone A in the
microphone holder C with the
model name facing upward, close
the cover, and shut the clamp.
PUSH (lens hood release) button
3
Connect the plug of the
microphone to the INPUT1 jack
D.
Align the marks on the lens hood to
those on the camcorder, and turn the
lens hood in the direction of the
arrow 2.
4
5
Put the microphone cable into the
cable holder E.
To remove the Lens hood with lens
cover
Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction
to the arrow 2 in the illustration while
Select the channel with the REC
CH SELECT switch F.
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b Notes
pressing the PUSH (lens hood release)
button.
• You cannot use the HDV/DV jack when the
Memory Recording Unit is attached to your
camcorder.
z Tips
• If you attach or remove a 72mm (2 7/8 in.) PL
filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood
with lens cover.
To remove the Memory Recording
Unit
Slide the unit upward while pushing the
RELEASE lever of the Memory Recording
Unit downward.
To open or close the shutter of the
Lens hood with lens cover
Move the lens cover lever up or down to
open or close the lens cover.
To attach the Memory Recording Unit
to the i.LINK Cradle
Attach the Memory Recording Unit to the
i.LINK Cradle as illustrated.
Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to
open the lens cover, and move the lever
to CLOSE to close the lens cover.
Attaching Memory Recording Unit
To remove the Memory Recording
Unit from the i.LINK Cradle
Slide the unit upward while pushing the
RELEASE lever of the Memory Recording
Unit downward.
Make sure that the HDV/DV jack cover is
closed.
Attach the Memory Recording Unit to your
camcorder as illustrated.
For details, refer to the Operating
Instructions of the Memory Recording Unit
on the CD-ROM.
z Tips
• Refer to the operating instructions of HVR-
MRC1 on the supplied CD-ROM for details on
the i.LINK cradle.
HDV/DV jack (6-pin)
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack (L series) with the
supplied AC Adaptor/Charger.
After charging the battery
All segments of the battery mark (
appear in the display window when the
)
normal charge of the battery is completed.
You can fully charge the battery pack if you
continue charging the battery pack after the
charge lamp turns off until the battery mark
with “FULL” appears (full charge). The
battery life of the fully charged battery is
slightly longer than that of the normally
charged battery.
b Notes
• You cannot use batteries other than the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series)
2
Remove the battery pack from the AC
Adaptor/Charger when the charge is
completed.
3
4
z Tips
1
• You can check the remaining battery life with
To attach the battery pack
Press the battery pack against the back of
your camcorder and slide it down.
Charge lamp
1
2
3
4
Set the mode change switch to
CHARGE.
Connect the power cord to the AC
Adaptor/Charger.
Connect the power cord to the
wall outlet.
Place the battery pack in the slot
of the AC Adaptor/Charger, press
it down, and slide it in the
direction of the arrow as
illustrated.
The charge lamp turns on and charging
starts.
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Recording in the HDV format
To remove the battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Push the
BATT RELEASE (battery release) button
and remove the battery pack.
Battery pack
NP-F570
(supplied)
125
125
260
260
390
390
70
70
NP-F770
145
145
220
220
NP-F970
Recording in the DVCAM (DV) format
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
BATT RELEASE
(battery release) button
Battery pack
NP-F570
(supplied)
130
130
270
275
400
410
75
75
To store the battery pack
If the battery pack will not be used for a
while, run down the battery and store it. See
page 120 for details on storage of the
battery pack.
NP-F770
NP-F970
155
155
235
235
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Top:
When the LCD backlight turns on.
Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder
while the LCD panel is closed.
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
Battery pack
NP-F570 (supplied)
NP-F770
Charging time
145
230
310
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
NP-F970
Recording time
HDV format pictures
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
Battery pack
NP-F570
(supplied)
175
180
b Notes
• You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with
this camcorder.
NP-F770
NP-F970
360
545
375
570
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
DVCAM (DV) format pictures
To the wall
outlet
2
Power
cord
1
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
Battery pack
NP-F570
(supplied)
180
190
AC Adaptor/
Charger
4
Mode
change
switch
NP-F770
NP-F970
375
570
390
595
3
* When the LCD backlight turns on.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF.
displayed under the following conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery
Info only).
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Connecting cord
DK-415
1 Connect the power cord to the AC
Adaptor/Charger.
• Sony recommends that you use an NP-F970
battery pack when you use your camcorder with
the Memory Recording Unit or a video light
(optional).
2 Connect the power cord to the wall
outlet.
3 Connect the connecting cable (DK-415)
to the AC Adaptor/Charger.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C
(77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)) is
recommended).
4 Set the mode change switch of the AC
Adaptor/Charger to VCR/CAMERA.
5 Press the connecting part of the
connecting cable (DK-415) against the
back of your camcorder in the battery
slot and slide it down.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor/Charger
Using an outside power source
• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC
Adaptor/Charger. Disconnect the AC Adaptor/
Charger from the wall outlet immediately if any
malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
You can use the AC Adaptor/Charger to
obtain AC power.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor/Charger placed in a
narrow space, such as between a wall and
furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor/Charger or battery terminal with any
metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor/
Charger.
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Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your
camcorder properly
To record or play back, set the POWER
switch to the respective positions.
When you use your camcorder for the first
time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears
2
Hold the camcorder properly.
POWER switch
3
Ensure a good grip, then fasten
the grip belt.
1
Slide the POWER switch to
CAMERA or VCR while you press
the green button.
Slide the POWER
switch while
pressing the green
button.
CAMERA: To record pictures.
VCR: To play or edit pictures.
b Notes
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF while
pressing the green button.
• The current date and time appear on the LCD
screen for a few seconds when you turn on your
camcorder once you set the date and time
b Notes
• If warning messages appear on the screen,
follow the instructions.
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Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder
The LCD panel
The viewfinder
Open the LCD panel 180 degrees (1), then
rotate it to the best angle to record or play
back (2).
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the picture
becomes clear.
1Open 180 degrees.
290 degrees
(max.)
2180 degrees
(max.)
TC/U-BIT DATA CODE
b Notes
• You may see primary colors shimmering in the
viewfinder when you move your eye line. This
is not a malfunction. The shimmering colors
will not be recorded on the recording media.
DISPLAY/BATT INFO button
z Tips
z Tips
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
• To display images both on the LCD display and
in the viewfinder, set [VF POWERMODE] to
• You can see your mirror image on the LCD
screen by setting the LCD panel facing you. The
image will be recorded in a normal image.
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
• To display images in black and white in the
Press and hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO
button for a few seconds until
appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or when you
want to save battery power. The recorded
picture will not be affected by the setting.
To turn on the LCD backlight, press and
hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button for
a few seconds until
disappears.
z Tips
• You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen
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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. You can attach
the large eyecup facing either the right or
left side.
b Notes
• Do not remove the pre-attached eyecup.
Large eyecup (supplied)
Attach with the
protruding part at
the top.
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Step 6: Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using your
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.
2
3
4
Select
(OTHERS) by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then
press the dial.
OTHERS
RETURN
CAMERA PROF.
ASSIGN BTN
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
LANGUAGE
QUICK REC
DATE REC
z Tips
--
:
--:--
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may
be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the rechargeable battery and then set the
[
]
MENU :END
Select [CLOCK SET] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then
press the dial.
--:--:--:--
CLOCK SET
Y
M
D
2008
-
JAN
-
1
12 : 00 AM
[
]
MENU :CANCEL
Set [Y] (year) by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
SEL / PUSH EXEC
P
MENU
P
You can set any year up to the year
2079.
MENU
button
SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial
--:--:--:--
CLOCK SET
Y
M
D
Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for
the first time.
2008
-
JAN
-
1
12 : 00 AM
[
]
MENU :CANCEL
1
Press the MENU button.
5
Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour
and minute, then press the dial.
The clock starts.
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.
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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”
b Notes
Cassette tape
• Do not push the portion marked
while the cassette
compartment is sliding in. Doing so may
cause a malfunction.
{DO NOT PUSH}
which tapes can be used and how to protect
from overwriting tapes.
3
Close the lid.
1
Slide and hold the
EJECT lever in the direction of the
arrow and open the lid.
OPEN/
z Tips
• The recordable time varies depending on [DV
To eject the cassette
Open the lid following the same procedure
as described in step 1 and remove the
cassette.
OPEN/EJECT lever
Lid
“Memory Stick Duo”
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out.
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”
marked with
,
or
(p. 118).
2
Insert a cassette with its window
facing outwards, then press
.
1
Open the Memory Stick Duo slot
cover in the direction of the
arrow.
Push the center of the back of
the cassette lightly.
Cassette
compartment
Memory Stick Duo slot cover
Window
The cassette compartment automatically
slides back in.
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2
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,” the Memory Stick Duo slot, or
image data may be damaged.
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo”
once.
b Notes
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake
or knock your camcorder, turn the power off,
eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the
battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be
damaged.
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick
Duo,” be careful with the “Memory Stick Duo”
from popping out and dropping.
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Recording/Playback
Recording
Recording lamp
Lens hood
REC START/
STOP button B
Recording lamp
POWER switch
REC START/STOP button A
Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo.” Do the
following steps to record movies.
• This camcorder can record movies in HDV or DVCAM (DV) format. The factory setting is HDV format
1
Open the shutter of the lens hood.
2
Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the green button.
Slide the POWER
switch while pressing
the green button.
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3
Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B).
zREC
00:04:50:04
60min
REC
[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 DVCAM (DV)
• Indicators displayed on the screen during recording are shown on page 136.
• You cannot record movies on a “Memory Stick Duo.”
• For low angle recording, the REC START/STOP button on the handle is convenient. Release the
HOLD lever to enable the REC START/STOP button. It might be helpful if you set the LCD panel
face up or close it after turning it face down, or lift the viewfinder up during the low angle recording.
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Recording (Continued)
– Playing back in DVCAM (DV) format (4:3):
VGA
To capture still images
1 Assign [PHOTO] to an ASSIGN button.
To store still images captured from
movies on a tape on “Memory Stick
Duo”
You can capture an image in a movie and
record it on a “Memory Stick Duo” as a still
image. Be sure to insert a recorded tape and
a “Memory Stick Duo” in your camcorder,
Assign [PHOTO] to any one of ASSIGN
buttons (p. 43).
2 Press the ASSIGN button to which
[PHOTO] is assigned or the PHOTO
button on the Remote Commander.
A still image will be recorded on the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
appears
when the recording is completed.
You can capture still images during
movie recording.
z Tips
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
screen during recording.
2 Press the N (play) button to search for
the scene you want to save as a still
image. Press the ASSIGN button to
which [PHOTO] is assigned or the
PHOTO button on your Remote
Commander at the scene.
Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”
(MB) and the number of recordable
pictures
1.2M
1440
810
0.9M
1080 × 640 ×
810 480
VGA
0.2M
640 ×
360
b Notes
×
• The recorded date and time on the tape and the
stored date and time on the “Memory Stick
Duo” are both saved on the “Memory Stick
Duo.” When you view the still images, only the
recorded date and time on the tape will be
• Camera data stored on the tape will not be
copied to the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• You cannot store a still image during using your
1.2M
256MB
512MB
1GB
370
500
1400
1750
770
1550
3150
6300
1000
2100
2900
6000
3650
7500
2GB
4300 12000 15000
8500 23500 29500
4GB
8GB
12500 17000 48000 60000
• You cannot store a still image under the
following conditions:
b Notes
• Specifications are for Sony “Memory Stick
Duo.” The actual number of recordable pictures
can vary depending on the recording
environment and the type of “Memory Stick
Duo.”
– When the shutter speed is slower than 1/60
– While using the fader
– While using smooth slow rec
– While using shot transition
– When [SCAN TYPE] is set to [24] or [24A]
z Tips
• Image sizes of still images are as follows:
– Recording in HDV format/DVCAM (DV)
format (16:9): 1.2M
– Recording in DVCAM (DV) format (4:3):
0.9M
– Playing back in HDV format: 1.2M
– Playing back in DVCAM (DV) format (16:9):
0.2M
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Changing the settings of your camcorder
recordings
• When you set [FOCUS MACRO] to [OFF] or
Adjusting the zoom
you cannot focus on a subject within 80 cm
(about 2 5/8 feet) regardless of the zoom
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever D. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever D, the operation sound of the
power zoom lever D may also be recorded.
Using the handle zoom
1 Set the ZOOM switch E to SERVO.
2 Set the handle zoom switch B to VAR
or FIX.
z Tips
• When you set the handle zoom switch B to
VAR, you can zoom in or out at variable
speed.
• When you set the handle zoom switch B to
FIX, you can zoom in or out at fixed speed
.
Using the zoom lever
3 Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom
Set the ZOOM switch E to SERVO.
Move the power zoom lever D slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
in or out.
b Notes
• You cannot use the handle zoom lever A when
the handle zoom switch B is set to OFF.
• You cannot change the zoom speed of the zoom
Wide view: (Wide angle)
lever D with the handle zoom switch B.
Using the zoom ring
You can zoom at the desired speed by
turning the zoom ring C. Fine adjustment
is also possible.
1 Set the ZOOM switch E to MANUAL.
Close view: (Telephoto)
2 Turn the zoom ring C to zoom in or
out.
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.
z Tips
• You can remove the zoom pin.
• The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom
positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about 2
5/8 feet) from your camcorder.
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
Adjusting the focus manually
Adjusting focus manually in mode A
In mode A, you can manually adjust focus
without automatic adjustment functions.
Set the focus ring to the mode A position
and focus manually using the focus scale on
the lens.
ZEBRA AE SHIFT
5
REC REVIEW
ASSIGN 1-6
buttons
4
6
ASSIGN
1
2
3
CH1
AUDIO LEVEL
b Notes
CH2
• Turn the focus ring slowly. If it is forced against
either end, the focus ring may move toward the
mode B position and move past the end, and
make noises.
Adjusting focus manually in mode B
In mode B, you can use the automatic
adjustment functions during manual focus
adjustment. Set the focus ring to the mode
B position and do the following steps.
1 Assign [FOCUS] to an ASSIGN button
Mode B
2 Press the ASSIGN button to which
[FOCUS] is assigned.
9 appears on the screen.
Mode A
Focus ring
3 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
9 changes to
bring any further subject in focus. 9
changes to when you cannot bring
any closer subject in focus.
when you cannot
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.
z Tips
For manual focus
• Zoom in and bring your camcorder in focus,
then gradually zoom out.
• Fully zoom out and gradually zoom in when you
shoot a close subject.
– To record a subject with little contrast between
the subject and its background.
– When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
To restore automatic adjustment
Press the ASSIGN button to which
[FOCUS] is assigned once again.
9 disappears and the automatic focus
adjustment is restored.
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
z Tips
• If you want to adjust focus automatically or use
automatic adjustment functions such as one
push auto focus during manual focus
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adjustment, set the focus ring to mode B. You
cannot use the automatic adjustment functions
in mode A.
• The center of the screen is magnified by about
1.5 times when [SCAN TYPE] in [HDV
PROGRE.] or [DV PROGRE.] of the
(IN/
OUT REC) menu is set to [24], [24A], or [30].
• The screen returns to the original size when you
start recording during the expanded focus
display.
Using automatic focus temporarily
(One push auto focus)
You can use this function only in mode B.
Do steps 1 and 2 of “Adjusting focus
manually in mode B” in advance.
z Tips
• You can select a type of an expanded image
displayed during the expanded focus
([EXP.FOCUS TYPE] p. 79).
1 Assign [ONE PUSH AF] to an ASSIGN
2 Record a movie while holding the
ASSIGN button to which [ONE PUSH
AF] is assigned.
Focusing on a distant subject (Focus
infinity)
Automatic focus functions as long as
you hold the ASSIGN button (9
disappears).
b Notes
• Focus infinity is available when the focus ring is
set to the mode B position. It is not available
during the auto focus.
z Tips
1 Assign [FOCUS INFNTY] to an
• The focal distance is always displayed while
you turn the focus ring in mode A. In mode B,
the focal distance is displayed for about 3
seconds in the following cases:
– When you press the ASSIGN button to which
[FOCUS] is assigned (9 appears on the
screen).
ASSIGN button (p. 43).
2 Press the ASSIGN button to which
[FOCUS INFNTY] is assigned.
appears on the screen.
If you release the button, your camcorder
returns to the manual focus mode. This
function enables you to set focus on a distant
subject even when the focus is automatically
set on a close subject.
– When you turn the focus ring while 9 is
displayed on the screen.
The focal distance is not displayed when you
use non-Carl Zeiss lenses.
Using the expanded focus (Expanded
focus)
During standby, press the ASSIGN button
to which [EXP.FOCUS] is assigned.
[EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the
center of the screen is magnified by about
2.0 times. It will be easier to confirm the
focus setting during manual focusing. The
screen returns to the original size when you
press the button again.
b Notes
• You cannot use the expanded focus when [REC
CTL MODE] in [EXT REC CTRL] is set to
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
z Tips
Adjusting the exposure
• The F value becomes close to F2.0 as the zoom
position changes from W to T even when you
open the aperture by setting the F value lower
than F2.0, such as F1.6.
• The range of focus, an important effect of the
aperture, is called the depth of field. The depth
of field gets shallower as the aperture is opened,
and deeper as the aperture is closed. Use the
aperture creatively to obtain the desired effect in
your photography.
• This is handy for making the background
blurred or sharp.
To adjust the iris automatically
Set the IRIS switch B or
AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO.
SHUTTER
WHT BAL SPEED
AUTO
MANUAL
GAIN
SEL
/
PUSH EXEC
b Notes
MENU
L
M
H
B
A
• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F
to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (gain,
shutter speed, white balance) also become
automatic.
PRESET
.
Adjusting the volume of light
(ND filter)
Adjusting the iris
You can manually adjust the iris to control
the volume of the light entering the lens. By
adjusting the iris, you can change or close
the aperture of the lens, which is expressed
as an F value between F1.6 and F11. The
volume of the light increases the more that
you open the aperture (decreasing F value).
The volume of the light decreases the more
that you close the aperture (increasing F
value). The current F value appears on the
screen.
You can record the subject clearly by using
the ND filter D when the recording
environment is too bright. If you do not
want to reduce the volume of light, use the
ND filter 1. The ND filters 2, 3 and 4
reduce the volume of light to about 1/4,
1/16 and 1/64, respectively.
If the ND icon flashes during the iris
automatic adjustment, set the ND filter D
to the position that the icon indicates. The
ND icon does not flash during the manual
iris adjustment.
1 During recording or standby, set the
AUTO/MANUAL switch F to
MANUAL.
b Notes
2 Set the IRIS switch B to MAN.
• If you change the ND filters D during
recording, the movie and sound may be
distorted.
will flash when your camcorder cannot
detect the ND filter positions (1/2/3/4). Check
the ND filter position.
3 Adjust the iris with the iris ring C.
During the manual iris adjustment, you
can temporarily return to the auto iris
adjustment while holding down the
PUSH AUTO button A.
•
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z Tips
range of 1/4 second through 1/10000
second or the extended clear scan
• While recording a bright subject, diffraction
may occur if you close the aperture further
down, resulting in a fuzzy focus (this is a
common phenomenon with video cameras). The
ND filter D suppresses this phenomenon and
gives better recording results.
(
).
The denominator of the set shutter speed
appears on the screen. For example,
[100] appears on the screen when you
set the shutter speed to 1/100 second.
The larger the value on the screen, the
faster the shutter speed.
Adjusting the gain
You can adjust the gain manually when you
do not want to use the AGC (automatic gain
control).
4 Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial G to
lock the shutter speed.
To readjust the shutter speed, do steps
2 to 4.
1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to
MANUAL during recording or standby.
z Tips
2 Set the gain switch H to H, M or L.
The gain value set for the selected gain
switch position appears on the screen.
You can set the gain value for each gain
switch position from [GAIN SETUP] of
• You can set the shutter speed between 1/4
second and 1/10000 second in the following
settings:
– [HDV PROGRE.]t[SCAN TYPE]t[24] or
[24A]
the
(CAMERA SET) menu
– [DV PROGRE.]t[SCAN TYPE]t[24]
• When recording a subject such as a monitor
screen, set the shutter speed in the extended
To adjust the gain automatically
Press the GAIN button I, or set the
AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO.
clear scan (
) range in order to obtain
images with no horizontal bands of noise. You
can set the shutter speed for the extended clear
scan from [ECS FREQ.] in the
b Notes
• When you set AUTO/MANUAL switch F to
AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris,
shutter speed, white balance) also become
automatic.
To adjust the shutter speed
automatically
Press the SHUTTER SPEED button E
twice, or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch
F to AUTO.
Adjusting the shutter speed
You can manually adjust and fix the shutter
speed. You can make a moving subject look
still or emphasize the movement of a
moving subject by adjusting the shutter
speed.
b Notes
• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F
to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris,
gain, white balance) also become automatic.
z Tips
1 During recording or standby, set
AUTO/MANUAL switch F to
MANUAL.
• It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower
shutter speed. Manual focusing with your
camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended.
• The picture may flicker or change colors under
fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, or mercury
lamps. You can reduce flickering by setting the
shutter speed to an appropriate frequency in the
extended clear scan (
2 Press the SHUTTER SPEED button E.
3 Change the shutter speed displayed on
the screen by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial G.
) range
You can adjust the shutter speed in a
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
WB TEMP], which you have selected in
Adjusting to natural color (White
balance)
[WB PRESET] of the
SET) menu.
(CAMERA
Indicator
Shooting conditions
• White balance values
adjusted for light
sources can be stored
in memory A and
memory B. Follow the
steps in “To save the
adjusted white balance
A
(Memory A)
B
(Memory B)
• Recording sunset/
sunrise, just after
sunset or just before
sunrise
SHUTTER
AUTO
MANUAL
GAIN
WHT BAL SPEED
Outdoor
([OUTDOOR])
SEL
/
PUSH EXEC
MENU
L
M
H
B
A
PRESET
• Recording neon signs
or fireworks
• Under daylight color
fluorescent lamps
• Under the lighting
conditions that change
in many ways, such as
a party hall
• Under strong light
such as in a
photography studio
• Under sodium lamps
or mercury lamps
n
Indoor
([INDOOR])
You can adjust and fix the white balance
according to the lighting conditions of
recording environment. You can store white
balance values in memory A (
A) and
memory B ( B), respectively. Unless a
white balance is readjusted, values will
remain even after the power has been
turned off.
• Color temperature can
be set between 2300K
and 15000K (the
default setting is
6500K).
Color
temperature
([MANU WB
TEMP])
1
During recording or standby, set
the AUTO/MANUAL switch E to
MANUAL.
z Tips
• You can change the outdoor white balance
setting by setting offset. Press (one push)
(outdoor) is selected and
turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D to select an
offset value from -7 (bluish) to 0 (normal, the
default setting) to +7 (reddish). You can also set
the white balance offset value from the menu
2
3
Press the WHT BAL button B.
button C while
Set the white balance memory
switch A to any one of
PRESET/A/B.
• You can change the color temperature. Set [WB
PRESET] to [MANU WB TEMP] and the white
balance memory switch A to PRESET, then
Select A or B for recording with the
white balance setting stored in memory
A or B. Select PRESET for recording
with the white balance setting set in
[OUTDOOR], [INDOOR] or [MANU
press the
(one push) button C. Turn the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D until the desired
temperature appears on the screen, then press
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the dial to set the temperature. You can also set
the color temperature from the menu ([WB
2
3
Select [BLK BALANCE] in the
(CAMERA SET) menu with
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
To save the adjusted white balance
value in memory A or B
1 Set the white balance memory switch to
Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial.
A (
A) or B (
B) in step 3 of
“Adjusting to natural color (White
balance).”
The black balance adjustment starts. It
will take about 15 seconds.
2 Capture a white subject, such as white
paper, full-screen in the same lighting
condition as the one in which the subject
is.
4
When [Completed.] appears on
the screen, press the MENU
button to end this menu.
3 Press
A or
(one push) button C.
B starts flashing rapidly. It
will stay on when the white balance
adjustment is completed and the
adjusted value is stored in
B.
A or
If the black balance adjustment fails
Check that the iris is closed, then try the
adjustment again.
To adjust the white balance
automatically
b Notes
Press the WHT BAL button B or set the
AUTO/MANUAL switch E to AUTO.
• When using a non-Carl Zeiss lens, close the iris
prior to the adjustment.
b Notes
Customizing the picture quality
(Picture profile)
• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch E
to AUTO, other manual adjustments (iris, gain,
and shutter speed) also become automatic.
Adjusting the black balance
Normally, you do not need to adjust the
black balance.
The black balance may become off in some
recording conditions.
If that happens, adjust the black balance.
The adjusted settings are stored only
temporarily. The settings return to the
default settings when you turn the power
off and back on.
SEL / PUSH EXEC
PICTURE STATUS
PROFILE CHECK
MENU
1
Press the MENU button during
standby.
A
B
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
You can customize the picture quality by
adjusting picture profile items such as
[GAMMA] and [DETAIL].
Connect your camcorder to a TV or
monitor, and adjust the picture quality
while observing the picture on the TV or
monitor screen.
Picture quality settings for different
recording conditions are stored in [PP1]
through [PP6] as default settings.
2
3
Select a picture profile number
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
You can record with the settings of the
selected picture profile.
Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.
b Notes
• When you set [x.v.Color] to [ON], the picture
profile will be disabled.
To cancel the picture profile recording
Picture profile
number (setting
name)
Select [OFF] in step 2 with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.
Recording condition
To change the picture profile
You can change the settings stored in [PP1]
through [PP6].
PP1
:USER
Default settings the same
as when Picture Profile is
[OFF]
PP2
:USER
Default settings the same
as when Picture Profile is
[OFF]
1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button
B.
2 Select the PICTURE PROFILE number
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
PP3
Example settings of
:PRO COLOR pictures recorded by a
professional shoulder
camcorder with ITU709
gamma
3 Select [SETTING] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.
4 Select an item to be adjusted with the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
PP4
Example settings of
pictures recorded by a
professional handy
camcorder with PD
gamma
5 Adjust the picture quality with the SEL/
:PD COLOR
PUSH EXEC dial A.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other
items.
7 Select [ RETURN] with the SEL/
PP5
Example settings of
PUSH EXEC dial A.
:FILM LOOK1 pictures recorded on
cinema color negative film
8 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial A.
PP6
Example settings of
A picture profile indicator appears.
:FILM LOOK2 pictures screened with
cinema color print film
z Tips
• You can assign picture profiles to the ASSIGN
buttons and use them to turn the picture profiles
1
During standby, press the
PICTURE PROFILE button B.
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BLACK LEVEL
To set the black level.
Item
Description and settings
[MASTER BLACK]
Sets the master black level.
-15 to +15
[BLACK R]
[BLACK G]
[BLACK B]
Sets the black level of Rch.
[MASTER BLACK] + [BLACK R] is the black level of Rch.
-15 to +15
Sets the black level of Gch.
[MASTER BLACK] + [BLACK G] is the black level of Gch.
-15 to +15
Sets the black level of Bch.
[MASTER BLACK] + [BLACK B] is the black level of Bch.
-15 to +15
GAMMA
To select a gamma curve.
Item
Description and settings
[STANDARD]
[CINEMATONE1]
[CINEMATONE2]
[ITU709]
Standard gamma curve
Gamma curve 1 for producing tone of film camera images
Gamma curve 2 for producing tone of film camera images
Gamma curve that corresponds to ITU-709. Gain in low intensity area:
4.5
[G5.0]
[PD]
Gamma curve with 5.0 of a low intensity area gain
Gamma curve for producing tone similar to DCR-PD series
Gamma curve similar to x.v.Color
[x.v.]
BLACK GAMMA
To correct gamma in low intensity area.
Item
Description and settings
[RANGE]
Selects a correcting range.
HIGH / MIDDLE / LOW
[LEVEL]
Sets the correcting level.
-7 (maximum black compression) to +7 (maximum black stretch)
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
KNEE
To set knee point and slope for video signal compression to reduce over-highlighting by
limiting signals in high contrast area of the subject to the dynamic range of your camcorder.
Item
Description and settings
[MODE]
Selects a mode either automatic or manual.
[AUTO]
: to set the knee point and slope automatically.
[MANUAL] : to set the knee point and slope manually.
[AUTO SET]
Sets the maximum point and sensitivity in the automatic mode.
[MAX POINT]
: Sets the maximum point.
90% ~ 100%
[SENSITIVITY] : Sets the sensitivity.
HIGH/MIDDLE/LOW
[MANUAL SET]
Sets the knee point and slope manually.
[POINT]
: Sets the knee point.
75% ~ 105%
[SLOPE]
: Sets the knee slope.
-5(gentle) ~ +5(steep)
COLOR MODE
To set type and level of colors.
Item
Description and settings
Selects a type of colors.
[STANDARD] : Standard colors
[TYPE]
[CINEMATONE1] : Film camera image-like colors good with
[GAMMA] set to [CINEMATONE1]
[CINEMATONE2] : Film camera image-like colors good with
[GAMMA] set to [CINEMATONE2]
[ITU709 MTX]
: Colors corresponding to ITU-709
[LEVEL]
Sets a color level when you set [TYPE] to the settings other than
[STANDARD].
1 (close to color settings of [STANDARD]) - 8 (color settings of the
selected type)
COLOR LEVEL
To set the color level.
Item
Description and settings
-7 (light) to +7 (dark), -8: black and white
COLOR PHASE
To set the color phase.
Item
Description and settings
-7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish)
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COLOR DEPTH
To set the color depth for each color phase.
This function is more effective for deep colors and less effective for light colors. The color
looks deeper as you decrease the setting value to more negative side, and lighter as you
increase the value to more positive side. This function is effective even if you set [COLOR
LEVEL] to [-8] (monotone).
Item
[R]
[G]
[B]
[C]
[M]
[Y]
Description and settings
-7 to +7 (depth of red)
-7 to +7 (depth of green)
-7 to +7 (depth of blue)
-7 to +7 (depth of cyan)
-7 to +7 (depth of magenta)
-7 to +7 (depth of yellow)
COLOR CORRCT
To set items for the color correction.
Item
Description and settings
Selects color correction type.
[TYPE]
[OFF]
: Not correct colors.
[COLOR REVISN] : Corrects colors stored in memory. Colors not
stored in memory (displayed in black and
white when [COLOR EXTRCT] is set) will
not be corrected.
[COLOR EXTRCT] : Displays areas in colors that are stored in the
memory. The other areas are displayed in
black and white. You can use this function to
add effects on your movies or to confirm the
colors to be stored in the memory.
[MEMORY SEL]
Selects a memory to be effective.
[1]: Sets Memory 1 to be effective.
[2]: Sets Memory 2 to be effective.
[1&2]: Sets both Memory 1 and 2 to be effective.
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
COLOR CORRCT (Continued)
Item
Description and settings
[MEM1 COLOR]
Sets colors stored in Memory 1.
[PHASE]
: Sets color phase.
0 (purple) t 8 (red) t 16 (yellow) t
24 (green) t 31 (blue)
: Sets color phase range.
[RANGE]
0 (no color selection), 1 (narrow: to select only a
single color) to 31 (wide: to select multiple colors
in similar color phase)
[SATURATION] : Sets saturation.
0 (to select from light colors to dark colors) to 31
(to select dark color)
[ONE PUSH SET]: Automatically sets [PHASE] for a subject at the
center of the marker. [SATURATION] is set to 0.
[MEM1 REVISN]
Corrects colors in Memory 1.
[R GAIN]
: Corrects the redness of the color in Memory 1. Tone of
cyan becomes higher as the redness decreases.
-15 (less reddish) to +15 (more reddish)
0 for no correction
[B GAIN]
: Corrects the blueness of the color in Memory 1. Tone
of yellow becomes higher as the blueness decreases.
-15 (less bluish) to +15 (more bluish)
0 for no correction
[MEM2 COLOR]
[MEM2 REVISN]
Sets colors stored in Memory 2.
See [MEM1 COLOR] for description and settings.
Corrects colors in Memory 2.
See [MEM1 REVISN] for description and settings.
WB SHIFT
To set items for the white balance shift.
Item
Description and settings
Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift.
[FILTER TYPE]
[LB-CC]
[R-B]
: Film type (color conversion and correction)
: Video type (correction of R and B levels)
[LB[COL TEMP]]
[CC[MG/GR]]
[R GAIN]
Sets a color temperature offset value.
-9 (bluish) to +9 (reddish)
Sets a color correct offset value.
-9 (greenish) to +9 (magentish)
Sets an R level.
-9 (low R level) to +9 (high R level)
[B GAIN]
Sets a B level.
-9 (low B level) to +9 (high B level)
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DETAIL
To set items for the detail.
Item
Description and settings
[LEVEL]
Sets the detail level.
-7 to +7
[MANUAL SET]
[ON/OFF]
[ON]
: Turns on and off the manual detail adjustment.
: Enables the manual detail adjustment (automatic
optimization will not be performed).
[OFF]
: Disables the manual detail adjustment.
[V/H BALANCE] : Sets the horizontal (H) and vertical (V) balance of
detail.
[B/W BALANCE]: Selects the balance of the upper DETAIL (P) and
the lower DETAIL (N).
TYPE 1 (off to the lower DETAIL (N) side) to
TYPE 5 (off to the upper DETAIL (P) side)
[BLACK LIMIT] : Sets the limit level of the lower DETAIL (N).
0 (Low limit level: likely to be limited) to 7 (High
limit level: not likely to be limited)
[WHITE LIMIT] : Sets the limit level of the upper DETAIL (P).
0 (Low limit level: likely to be limited) to 7 (High
limit level: not likely to be limited)
[CRISPENING] : Sets the crispening level.
0 (shallow crispening level) to 7 (deep crispening
level)
[HI-LIGHT DTL] : Sets the DETAIL level in the high intensity areas.
-2 to +2
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
SKINTONE DTL
To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles.
Item
Description and settings
[ON/OFF]
Suppresses details in skin-tone areas to reduce wrinkles. Select [ON]
when you want to use this function. You can also select other areas.
[LEVEL]
Sets the adjustment level.
1 (less adjust the detail) to 8 (more adjust the detail)
[COLOR SEL]
Sets color items for the detail adjustment.
[PHASE]
: Sets the color phase.
0 (purple) t 32 (red) t 64 (yellow) t
96 (green) t 127 (blue)
: Sets the color range.
[RANGE]
0 (selects no color), 1 (narrow: selects a single
color) to 31 (wide: selects multiple colors in
similar color phases and saturation)
The detail will not be adjusted when you set
[RANGE] to 0.
[SATURATION] : Sets the color saturation.
0 (selects a light color) to 31 (selects a deep color)
[REVERSE]
: Reverses the selected color range.
If you execute this function when a color has been
selected, colors that were not selected will be
selected instead.
[Y LEVEL]
[Y RANGE]
: Sets the color brightness.
0 (selects a dark color) to 31 (selects a brigh
color)
: Sets the color brightness range.
1 (narrows the brigtness range) to 32 (expands the
brighness range)
[ONE PUSH SET]: Automatically adjusts [PHASE],
[SATURATION] and [Y LEVEL] for a subject at
the center of the marker. [RANGE] and [Y
RANGE] will not be changed.
PROFILE NAME
COPY
To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number.
RESET
To reset the picture profile to the default setting.
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4 Select the number of the picture profile
that you want to copy to with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial A.
To name the picture profile settings
You can name picture profile1 through 6.
1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button
5 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH
B.
EXEC dial A.
2 Select the picture profile that you want
to name with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
A.
6 Select [ RETURN] t [OK] with the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
3 Select [SETTING] t [PROFILE
NAME] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
A.
To reset the picture profile settings
You can reset the picture profile settings by
each picture profile number. You cannot
reset all picture profile settings at once.
4 Select a letter with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A. Repeat this operation
until a complete name is entered.
1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button
B.
PICT. PROFILE
2 Select the number of the picture profile
that you want to reset with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial A.
3 Select [SETTING] t [RESET] t
CANCEL
OK
[YES] t [
RETURN] t [OK]
P I CTURE PROF I LE END
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
z Tips
Adjusting the volume
• Each name can be up to 12 characters long.
Characters that can be used in profile
names:
• A to Z
• 0 to 9
You can adjust the volume of a microphone
connected to the INPUT1/INPUT2 jack.
z Tips
• - _ / #
& : .
@
microphone and on the REC CH SELECT
switch.
5 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial A.
The profile name is changed.
INPUT2 INPUT1
LINE
MIC
MIC
LINE
MIC
MIC
6 Select [
RETURN] t [OK] with
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
To copy the picture profile setting to
other picture profiles
1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button
B.
2 Select the picture profile that you want
to copy from with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.
A
3 Select [SETTING] t [COPY] with
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
B
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
1
2
Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch
(CH1/CH2) 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 (CH1/CH2) A of
the manually adjusted channel to AUTO.
b Notes
• When you use a microphone that does not
support the MIC+48V, set the INPUT1/INPUT2
switch to MIC. If you use it with the INPUT1/
INPUT2 switch set to MIC+48V, it may be
damaged or the recorded sound may be
distorted.
z Tips
• For other settings, see the
(AUDIO SET)
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Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons
• PHOTO (p. 26)
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 on the body or the L1, L2 and
RET buttons on the lens.
b Notes
L1 button
ASSIGN 4-6 buttons
• The following functions cannot be assigned to
the RET button.
– FOCUS (for changing between automatic
focus and manual focus)
ZEBRA AE SHIFT REC REVIEW
4
5
6
– ONE PUSH AF
– FOCUS INFNTY
– FOCUS MACRO
– STEADYSHOT
SEL
/
PUSH EXEC
PIC
PR
MENU
ASSIGN
1
z Tips
• The RET button is an assignable button on non-
Carl Zeiss lenses.
ASSIGN 1-3
buttons
2
3
A
B
Functions you can assign to the
ASSIGN buttons
The buttons in parentheses indicate that the
functions are assigned to the buttons by
default.
• EXP.FOCUS (p. 29) (L2 button)
• ONE PUSH AF (p. 29)
L2 button
• FOCUS MACRO (p. 71)
• HYPER GAIN (p. 68)
• INDEX MARK (p. 44)
1
2
Press the MENU button B.
Select the
(OTHERS) t
[ASSIGN BTN] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.
• BACK LIGHT (p. 70)
• SPOTLIGHT (p. 71)
• FADER (p. 71)
3
Select [CAMERA] or [LENS],
whichever the ASSIGN button to
which you want to assign a
function is located, with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial A.
• LAST SCN RVW (p. 45)
button)
• END SEARCH (p. 45)
• MARKER (p. 79)
• PEAKING (p. 78)
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Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued)
Recording an index signal
4
Select the ASSIGN button to
which you want to assign a
function with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.
• You can select the ASSIGN 1 through 6
buttons on the body and the L1, L2 and RET
button on the lens.
If you record a scene with an index signal,
you can easily find that scene during
The index function will make it easier to
check the transition of recording or edit
your pictures using index signals.
•
[------] appears if no function is assigned to
the ASSIGN button.
1
2
Assign [INDEX MARK] to one of
the ASSIGN buttons (p. 43).
5
Select the function that you want
to assign with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.
Press the ASSIGN button to
which [INDEX MARK] is assinged.
During recording
6
7
8
Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.
appears for about 7 seconds and an
index signal is recorded.
During standby
flashes.
Select [RETURN] with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial A.
After you press the REC START/STOP
button to start recording,
for about 7 seconds and an index signal
is recorded.
appears
Press the MENU button B to hide
the menu screen.
To cancel the operation
Press the ASSIGN button to which [INDEX
MARK] is assigned again before you start
recording.
b Notes
• You cannot record an index signal on a recorded
tape afterward.
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• End search will not work correctly if a blank
section exists between recorded sections on the
tape.
Reviewing the most recently
recorded scenes (Rec review)
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene
recorded just before you stopped the tape.
This is convenient during playback of the
latest scene check.
Playing back the most recently
recorded movies (Last scene
review)
You can set your camcorder to
automatically rewind the tape to the
beginning of the most recently recorded
scene, play back to the end of the scene,
then stop the tape.
Press the REC REVIEW button or the
ASSIGN button to which [REC
REVIEW] is assigned during
standby.
The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most
recently recorded scenes will be played
back, then your camcorder returns to
standby.
1
2
Assign [LAST SCN RVW] to an
ASSIGN button (p. 43).
During standby, press the
ASSIGN button to which [LAST
SCN RVW] is assigned.
Searching for the last scene of
the most recent recording
(End search)
The last scene review starts.
b Notes
1
2
Assign [END SEARCH] to one of
the ASSIGN buttons (p. 43).
• If the recording time of the movie is short,
[LAST SCN RVW] may not work correctly.
z Tips
• If you press the ASSIGN button again during
the last scene review, your camcorder plays
back the last 5 seconds of the most recently
recorded movie, then goes standby at the end of
the recording.
Press the ASSIGN button to
which [END SEARCH] is
assigned.
The last scene of the most recent
recording will be played back for about
5 seconds, and the camcorder goes
standby at the point where the last
recording has finished.
b Notes
• End search will not work once you eject the
tape.
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Using the Shot transition
You can store settings of focus, zoom, iris,
gain, shutter speed and white balance, and
smoothly shift from the current settings to
the stored settings (shot transition).
For example, you can shift the focus from
closer objects to farther objects, or change
the depth of field by adjusting the iris. You
can also develop scenes under different
conditions smoothly. If you store manually
adjusted settings of white balance, you can
smoothly shift from one scene to another
under different conditions, such as from
indoor to outdoor.
Item
Description and settings
REC LINK
Setting of transition
linked with start of
recording (the default
setting is [OFF])
[OFF]: Not to start
transition when the
recording is started.
[SHOT-A]: To start
transition to the SHOT-A
when the recording is
started.
[SHOT-B]: To start
transition to the SHOT-B
when the recording is
started.
Sony recommends that you use a tripod to
avoid image blurring.
You can set the following items in [SHOT
TRANSITION] of the
(CAMERA
FOCUS TRANS Setting ([ON]/[OFF]) of
focus transition (the
Item
Description and settings
default setting is [ON])
TRANS TIME
Setting of transition time
(the default setting is
[4.0sec])
ZOOM TRANS Setting ([ON]/[OFF]) of
zoom transition (the
default setting is [ON])
You can set the transition
time by 0.5 sec between
[3.5sec] and [15.0sec], or
select from [20sec],
[30sec], [45sec] and
[60sec].
IRIS TRANS
Setting ([ON]/[OFF]) of
iris transition (the default
setting is [ON])
b Notes
• You cannot manually adjust the focus, zoom,
iris, gain, shutter speed and white balance while
the CHECK or EXEC lamp is on. You can
manually adjust the focus, zoom and iris, even
the CHECK or EXEC lamp is on when you set
[FOCUS TRANS], [ZOOM TRANS] and [IRIS
TRANS] to [OFF], respectively.
START TIMER Setting of timer to start
shot transition (the
default setting is [OFF])
You can select from
[5sec], [10sec] and
[20sec].
• When [EXT REC CTRL] is set to [EXT
ONLY], setting [REC LINK] (linked recording)
to [SHOT-A] or [SHOT-B] links the start of
transition to the start of recording on an external
device (HVR-MRC1 or HVR-DR60).
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A
4
Press the SHOT TRANSITION/
FOCUS MARKING button C
again to bring up the shot
transition check screen.
The CHECK lamp turns on.
Press the A button to check SHOT-A, or
the B button to check SHOT-B. The
image will be displayed with the
settings stored in the selected SHOT.
The focus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter
speed and white balance are
B
A button
C
automatically adjusted to the stored
settings.
CHECK
STORE EXEC
A
B
SHOT TRANSITION/FOCUS MARKING
b Notes
• The settings do not shift to the stored
settings with the transition time set in
B button
1
2
Set [S.TRANS/F.MARK] of the
(CAMERA SET) menu to
[SHOT TRANSITION].
5
6
Press SHOT TRANSITION/FOCUS
MARKING button C again to
bring up the shot transition
execution screen.
Press the SHOT TRANSITION/
FOCUS MARKING button C to
bring up the shot transition store
screen.
The EXEC lamp turns on.
Press the REC START/STOP
button A (or B) .
The STORE lamp turns on.
Press the A button for recording with
SHOT-A, or the B button for recording
with SHOT-B.
3
Press the A button to store the
settings in SHOT-A, or the B
button to store the settings in
SHOT-B.
The settings shift from the current ones
to the stored ones.
b Notes
b Notes
• The settings stored in SHOT-A or
SHOT-B will be erased when you set
the POWER switch to OFF.
• When you change [SHOT TRANSITION]
MARKING button repeatedly to exit the shot
transition screen.
• You cannot return from the stored SHOT-A or
SHOT-B settings to previous settings after you
execute the shot transition during recording.
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Using the Shot transition (Continued)
• If you press the following buttons during the
shot transition operation, the operation will be
canceled:
– PICTURE PROFILE
– MENU
– STATUS CHECK
– EXPANDED FOCUS
• You can also make a transition from the SHOT-
A to the 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 A button
to bring up the SHOT-A and press the REC
START/STOP button. Then, display the shot
transition execution screen and press the B
button.
• You can rehearse the shot transition by pressing
the respective buttons (A or B) to which your
customized settings are assigned before pressing
the REC START/STOP button in step 6.
• The settings stored in the memory (SHOT-A/
SHOT-B) are cleared when you remove the Carl
Zeiss lens, or you adjust the flange focal length.
To cancel the operation
Press the SHOT TRANSITION/FOCUS
MARKING button C repeatedly to exit
the shot transition screen.
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Marking focal point on the screen
(Focus marking)
You can mark a focal point, at which you
set a subject in focus, on the LCD screen
prior to the recording. You can use this
function during the manual focus.
button for marking a focal point at
position B.
When you press the A button, V and A
appear on the focus marking bar. When
you press the B button, v and B appear
on the focus marking bar.
This mark appears when
you press the B button.
Current focal point
60min
STBY 00:01:01:19
FOCUS MARKING
A
A button
CHECK
STORE
EXEC
A
B
This mark appears when
you press the A button.
B button
B
SHOT TRANSITION/FOCUS MARKING
The color of the marks changes when
position A or B matches the current
focal point.
1
2
Set [S.TRANS/F.MARK] of the
(CAMERA SET) menu to
[FOCUS MARKING].
b Notes
Press the SHOT TRANSITION/
FOCUS MARKING button B.
• The focus marking function does not work when
[FOCUS MACRO] is set to [ON].
The focus marking bar appears at the
bottom of the screen.
• You cannot use the focus marking when you use
a non-Carl Zeiss lens. Marking positions A and
B will be cleared when you dismount the lens or
turn off the power.
3
4
Adjust the focus by turning the
focus ring A and set a focal
point.
z Tips
• You can use the focus marking function during
the expanded focus.
A cursor on the focus marking bar
moves as you turn the focus ring.
Press the A button for marking a
focal point at position A or the B
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Playback
VOLUME/MEMORY button
PLAY button
TC/U-BIT DATA CODE
MEMORY/PLAY button
MEMORY/INDEX button
MEMORY/DELETE button
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
You can play back movies as follows:
1
Slide the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the green button.
Slide the POWER
switch while pressing
the green button.
2
Start playing back.
Press m (rewind) to go to the point you want to view, then press N (play) to start
playback.
• x : STOP
• X : PAUSE (Press N or X again to restart the playback)
• m : REW
(Rewind, review)
• M : FF (Cue, fast forward)
• y : SLOW
b Notes
• Your camcorder automatically goes into a stopped state when it is in pause for more than 3 minutes.
• The screen may temporarily go blank losing images and sound when signals switch between HDV
and DVCAM (DV) during playback of a tape in which HDV format and DVCAM (DV) format are
mixed.
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• You cannot play back movies recorded in HDV format on DVCAM (DV) format video cameras or
mini DV players.
• You can play back a DV format tape on your camcorder only when its contents are recorded in the SP
mode. You cannot play back movies recorded on the DV format tape in the LP mode.
• Time code and user bits will not be displayed correctly when you play back a tape with no time code
or user bit data, or a tape with time code that your camcorder does not support.
z Tips
To search for a scene while viewing a movie
Press and hold m/M during playback (Picture Search). To view during fast forward, press
and hold M. To view during rewind, press and hold m (Skip Scan).
To adjust the volume
Adjust the volume with the VOLUME/MEMORY button.
To view still images
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
2 Press the MEMORY/PLAY button.
3 Select still image that you want to view using the VOLUME/MEMORY button.
To stop viewing still images, press the MEMORY/PLAY button again.
To display the list of still images (index screen)
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
2 Press the MEMORY/INDEX button.
101–0050
101
1/19
3 Select a still image using the VOLUME/MEMORY button.
To display a single image, move B to that image and press the MEMORY/PLAY button.
To stop displaying the list of still images, press the MEMORY/INDEX button again.
To delete still images from the “Memory Stick Duo”
1 Do the steps of “To view still images” to display still images that you want to delete.
2 Press the MEMORY/DELETE button.
3 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The still image will be deleted.
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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. 118) or the still image
z Tips
• To delete a still image in the index, move B to the still image using the VOLUME/MEMORY button,
then do steps 2 and 3.
• To delete all still images, do [
ALL ERASE] of the
(MEMORY SET) menu (p. 88).
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Changing/checking the settings in your
camcorder
• When you assign [DISPLAY] of [ASSIGN
BTN] to an ASSIGN button, you can use the
ASSIGN button to change the screen.
Displaying recording data (Data
code)
TC/U-BIT DATA CODE
B
You can display information, including
date, time and camera data, automatically
stored during recording on the screen
during playback.
A
1
2
Set the POWER switch E to VCR.
Press the DATA CODE button B
during playback or pause.
The screen changes (date and time
display t camera data display t no
display) as you press the button.
SEL / PUSH EXEC
PICTURE STATUS
PROFILE CHECK
MENU
E
D
C
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 A.
A SteadyShot off
The screen indicators turn on (displayed)
and off (not displayed) as you press the
button.
When the POWER switch is set to
CAMERA, the screen changes (detailed
display t simple display t no display) as
you press the button.
B Exposure
appears during playback of the
movie recorded with the iris, gain and
shutter speed automatically adjusted.
appears during playback of the
movie recorded with the iris, gain and
shutter speed manually adjusted.
z Tips
• You can display the screen indicators during
playback on a TV. Select [V-OUT/PANEL] of
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Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder (Continued)
C Iris
appears in the iris value display
1
2
Press the STATUS CHECK button
C.
area during playback of the movie
recorded with the iris manually adjusted
to its maximum value.
D Gain
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D
until a desired display shows up
on the screen.
E Shutter speed
F White balance
When the POWER switch E is set to
CAMERA, the display changes in the
following sequence:
appears during playback of the
movie recorded with the shot transition
or [MANU WB TEMP].
AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t
CAMERA t EXT DEVICE (when an
external device is connected)
b Notes
When the POWER switch E is set to
VCR, the display changes in the
following sequence:
• The exposure correction value (0EV), shutter
speed and iris will be displayed during viewing
of still images on “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Date and time will be displayed in the same area
when you select the date and time display. If
you record without setting date and time, [--- --
---- ] and [--:--:--] will be displayed.
AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t
EXT DEVICE (when an external device
is connected)
• An accurate shutter speed may not be displayed
when you play back a tape recorded with your
camcorder on another device. Check the data
code that is displayed on the screen when you
play back the tape on your camcorder for the
accurate shutter speed.
To hide the display
• Press the STATUS CHECK button C.
• A shutter speed is indicated with [---] during
playback of the movie recorded with the
Checking the remaining battery
(Battery Info)
extended clear scan (
).
Set the POWER switch E to OFF, then
press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button
A. The approximate recordable time in the
selected format and battery information
appear for about 7 seconds. You can view
the battery information for up to 20 seconds
by pressing the button again while the
information is displayed.
Displaying the settings in your
camcorder (Status check)
You can check the settings of the following
items.
• Audio setup such as microphone volume level
• Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.)
Remaining battery (approx.)
• Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons
• Camera setup (p. 68)
• External devices
60
65
Recording capacity (approx.)
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Locating a scene on a tape
To cancel the operation
Press the STOP button C on the Remote
Commander.
b Notes
•
Each day of recording must be longer than 2
minutes. Your camcorder may not detect the
date if the recording of that date is short.
A
B
• The date search may not work properly if a
blank section exists on the tape.
C
Searching for a recording start
point (Index search)
You can search scenes by indexes recorded
b Notes
Remote Commander.
1
2
Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Searching for a scene by date of
recording (Date search)
Press the SEARCH M. button A
on the Remote Commander
repeatedly to select [INDEX
SEARCH].
You can search scenes by recording dates.
1
2
Set the POWER switch to VCR.
3
Press the . (previous)/>
(next) button B on the Remote
Commander to select an index
point.
Press the SEARCH M. button A
on the Remote Commander
repeatedly to select [DATE
SEARCH].
You can select an index previous or next
to the index of the current tape position.
Playback automatically starts from the
scene marked by the index.
3
Press the . (previous)/>
(next) button B on the Remote
Commander to select a recording
date.
You can select a date previous or next to
the date of the current tape position.
Playback automatically starts from the
scene recorded on the selected date.
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Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder (Continued)
To cancel the operation
Press the STOP button C on the Remote
Commander.
b Notes
• Recording between indexes must be longer than
2 minutes. Your camcorder may not detect the
date if the recording between the indexes is
short.
• The index search may not work properly if a
blank section exists on the tape.
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