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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
GB
4-114-858-12(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 Types of “Memory Stick” you can use manual thoroughly, and retain it for future in your camcorder reference. You can use any “Memory Stick” that has the following markings. Notes on use Types of cassette you can use in your “Memory Stick Duo” camcorder (This size can be used with your Your camcorder is capable of recording in camcorder.) HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. When recording in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that you us
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Using the camcorder About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • Do not hold the camcorder by the following part. � 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 Lens hood LCD panel use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or
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Read this first (Continued) pack is beyond the safely operable range. Features available for the DV SP In this case, a message appears on the format only. screen or in the viewfinder (p. 113). The function that can be used when i.LINK cable is connected. On recording The function that can be assigned to � Before starting to record, test the an ASSIGN button. recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without About this manual any problems. � The images of the LC
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Table of Contents Read this first ...........................................................................................2 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............................................................8 Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens cover .............................................................................................9 Step 3: Charging the battery pack .......................................................
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Table of Contents (Continued) Locating a scene on a tape .................................................................... 54 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ................ 54 Searching for a recording start point (Index search) .......................... 54 Playing the picture on a TV .................................................................... 56 Using the Menu Using the menu items ...........................................................62 Menu items ..
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Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..............................................................115 Maintenance and precautions ..............................................................116 HDV format and recording/playback ................................................ 116 Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats........................................... 117 About the “Memory Stick” ................................................................. 119 About the “InfoLITHIUM
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Large eyecup (1) (p. 18) 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 pages 2, 116 and 119 for types of cassette tapes and “Memory Stick Duo” that you can use on your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570) (1) (p. 12, 120) AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VQ1050) (1) (p. 12) Lens ho
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Getting Started Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens cover Attaching the supplied 2 Place the microphone A in the microphone microphone holder C with the model name facing upward, close When you use the supplied microphone (ECM-XM1) for recording sound, do the the cover, and shut the clamp. following steps. 3 Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT1 jack D. 4 Put the microphone cable into the cable holder E. Put the cable in the outer cable holde
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens cover (Continued) When the CH1 switch is set to 6 Set the INPUT1 switch H to an INT MIC appropriate position for the CH2 switch Input channel and source microphone connected to the position INPUT1 jack D. INT MIC Internal LINE: For inputting sound from an microphone CH1 audio device (L) MIC: For inputting sound from an Internal external microphone that does microphone CH2* not support the +48V power (R) source. IN
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Getting Started To open or close the shutter of the Attaching the lens hood with lens lens hood with lens cover cover Move the lens cover lever up or down to open or close the lens cover. PUSH (lens hood release) button Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to Align the marks on the lens hood to open the lens cover, and move the lever those on the camcorder, and turn the to CLOSE to close the lens cover. lens hood in the direction of the arrow 2. To remove the lens hood with lens cover Turn
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) with the After charging the battery supplied AC Adaptor/Charger. All segments of the battery mark ( ) b Notes appear in the display window when the normal charge of the battery is completed. � You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) You can fully charge the battery pack if you (p. 120). continue charging the battery pack after the charge lamp turns off until th
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Getting Started Recording in the HDV format To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Push the Continuous Typical Battery pack recording recording BATT RELEASE (battery release) button time time* and remove the battery pack. NP-F570 130 65 130 65 NP-F770 265 130 275 135 NP-F970 395 195 410 205 Recording in the DVCAM (DV) format Continuous Typical BATT RELEASE Battery pack recording recording (battery release) button time time* NP-F570 130 65 To store the battery pack 135 65
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DVCAM (DV) format pictures Using an outside power source LCD panel LCD panel Battery pack opened* closed You can use the AC Adaptor/Charger to obtain AC power. NP-F570 180 190 NP-F770 375 390 To the wall outlet (wall socket) NP-F970 570 595 Power cord * When the LCD backlight turns on. AC Adaptor/ Charger On the battery pack � Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF. Mode change � The Battery Info (p. 53) will not be corr
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Getting Started � 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 (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor/Charger. 15
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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. 2 Hold the camcorder properly. When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19). 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 pl
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Getting Started Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel The viewfinder Open the LCD panel 180 degrees (1), then Viewfinder lens rotate it to the best angle to record or play adjustment lever back (2). Move it until the picture becomes clear. 1Open 180 degrees. 290 degrees (max.) 2180 degrees (max.) 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 th
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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. 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 protr
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Getting Started Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using your camcorder for the first time. If you do not 2 Select (OTHERS) by turning set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then appears every time you turn on your press the dial. camcorder or change the POWER switch positions. OTHERS RETURN CAMERA PROF. z Tips ASSIGN BTN -- :-- :-- CLOCK SET � If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 WORLD TIME LANGUAGE months, the built-in re
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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. 52). . Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Press the MENU button and select the (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE] (p. 91). 20
