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Enjoying pictures with
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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 16
Recording/
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Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu 62
Dubbing/Editing 84
HDR-FX1000
Using a Computer 91
Trouble
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WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Never expose the batter
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • Read these instructions. � Keep these instructions. � Heed all warnings. � Follow all instructions. � Do not use this apparatus near water. � Clean only with dry cloth. � Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. � Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, st
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) � Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. � This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this For customers in the U.S.A. manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- CAUTION 222-SONY (7669). Replace the battery with the The number below is for the FCC related matters only. specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Regulatory Information Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can ca
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Read this first (Continued) – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. � You cannot use any type of memory card – Increase the separation between the equipment except “Memory Stick Duo.” and receiver. � “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a only with “Memory Stick PRO” circuit different from that to which the receiver compatible equipment. is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV � Do not attach a label or the like on a tech
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� Do not connect cables to your camcorder Do not expose your camcorder’s with their terminals placed the wrong viewfinder, lens, or LCD screen to the way. Squeezing the terminals into your sun or strong light source for extended camcorder's jacks may damage them or periods. results in a malfunction of your camcorder. � Intense light sources, especially the sun will converge on the viewfinder or lens About menu items, LCD panel, and damage the internal parts of your camcorder. Avoid s
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Read this first (Continued) On playing back HDV tapes on other devices You cannot play back a tape recorded in the HDV format on DV format video cameras or on mini DV players. Check the contents of tapes by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them back on other devices. Note on the icons used in this manual Features available for the HDV format only Features available for the DV format only This function that can be used when i.LINK cable is connected. The function
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Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................3 Read this first ...........................................................................................5 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! .............................................................12 Features of this camcorder .....................................................................13 Handy Functions for Recording ....................
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Table of Contents (Continued) Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ............................... 52 Changing the screen........................................................................... 52 Displaying recording data (Data code)............................................... 52 Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ................. 53 Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info) .................................... 53 Locating a scene on a tape .........
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ......................................................................................94 Warning indicators and messages .......................................................104 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..............................................................107 Maintenance and precautions ..............................................................110 HDV format and recording/playback ...........................................
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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. � Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i specification, which utilizes 1,080 effective 1,080 effective scanning lines, within the HDV standards, and sc
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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Features of this camcorder The HDV1080i specification digital HD video camera recorder has the following features to enable you to record beautiful scenery while traveling, etc., in high definition quality. 1 3-ClearVid CMOS sensor system installed 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 hi
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Handy Functions for Recording Still image Dual Rec (p. 30) You can record 1.2M still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” during recording movie. Smooth slow recording (p. 69) Moving subjects can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion. Saving Camera profile (p. 81) Two settings profiles, including brightness, color, etc., can be saved in your camcorder. This enables you to use saved settings data to quickly reproduce suitable shooting settings. Iris ring (p. 33) You can adjust the brightness using th
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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 57) 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 58. Viewing on a 16:9 TV/4:3 TV (p. 59) Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) quality for playback on a conventional TV. Dubbing to
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Large eyecup (1) (p. 23) 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. 6, p. 110 and p. 111 for types of cassette tapes and “Memory Stick Duo” that you can use on your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) (p. 18, 112) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 18) Lens hood with lens cover (
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Getting Started Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover 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. Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open the lens cover, and move the lever to CLOSE to close the 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 2. To remove the Lens hood with lens cove
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) with the 2 With the B mark on the DC plug facing outwards, connect the DC supplied AC Adaptor. plug to the DC IN jack on your b Notes camcorder. � You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) (p. 112). B mark DC plug DC IN jack 3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor. To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor Power cord (mains lead) 4 Connect the
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Getting Started After charging the battery Recording time The CHG lamp turns off when the battery is Approximate time (min.) available when fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor you use a fully charged battery pack. from the DC IN jack. b Notes z Tips � You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with this camcorder. � You can check the remaining battery life with the battery info function (p. 53) Recording in the HDV format To remove the battery pack Continuous Typical Battery pack recordin
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) � The recording and playback time will be shorter Playing time when you use your camcorder in low Approximate time (min.) available when temperatures. you use a fully charged battery pack. � The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you HDV format pictures use your camcorder. LCD panel LCD panel Battery pack opened* closed Using an outside power source NP-F570 200 210 (supplied) You can use the AC A
