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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder US
2-887-519-11(1)
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
Caméscope
numérique HD
Operating Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference
The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Guide for the HVR-V1 series.
(Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese
versions).
For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 12.
http://www.sony.net/
Printed on 70% or more recycled pape
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WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A. 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 applia
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety Cleaning instructions completely before operating Unplug the set from the wall outlet before the appliance, and keep this manual for cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners future reference. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened Carefully observe all warnings, precautions with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instruc
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this set during a lightning Upon completion of any service or repairs to the storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for set, ask the service technician to perform routine long periods of time, unplug it from the wall safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. to determine that the set is in safe operating This will prevent damage to the set due to
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Read this first Regulatory Information English Declaration of Conformity Before operating the unit, please read this Trade Name: SONY manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No.: HVR-V1U Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Replace the battery with the Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 specified type only. Otherwise, fire This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. or injury may result. Operation is
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Read this first (Continued) � Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, This function that can be used when or the lens to direct sunlight for long USB cable is connected. periods of time may cause malfunctions. � Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might About this manual cause your camcorder to malfunction. � The images of the LCD screen and the Take pictures of the sun only in low light viewfinder used in this manual for conditions, such as at dusk. illustration purposes are captured usi
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Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................3 Read this first ...........................................................................................5 Using the CD-ROM Manual ....................................................................12 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................13 Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens cover .
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Using a Computer Connecting to a computer ......................................................................95 Copying still images to a computer ........................................................95 Copying movies on a tape to a computer ...............................................98 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ....................................................................................101 Warning indicators and messages ..................................................
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Large eyecup(1) (p. 21) 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 page 24, 114 and 118 for compatible cassettes and “Memory Stick Duo” for your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) (p. 16, 120) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 16) Lens hood with lens cover (1) (p.
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Getting Started To open the shutter of the Lens hood Attaching lens hood with lens with lens cover cover Move the lens cover lever up and down to open or close the lens cover. 2 1 Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open the lens cover, and move Lens hood fixing screw the lever to CLOSE to close the lens cover. Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow. Tighten the lens hood fixing screw. To remove the Lens hood with
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Getting Started After charging the battery Recording time The CHARGE lamp turns off when the Approximate time (min.) available when battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC you use a fully charged battery pack. Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Recording in the HDV format z Tip Continuous Typical Battery pack recording recording � You can check the remaining battery with time time* Battery info (p. 49). NP-F570 135 80 To remove the battery pack (supplied) 135 80 Slide the POWER switch to OFF
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) On the charging/recording/playback time Playing time � Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C Approximate time (min.) available when (77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)) is you use a fully charged battery pack. recommended). � The recording and playback time will be shorter HDV format pictures when you use your camcorder in low LCD panel LCD panel temperatures. Battery pack opened* closed � The recording and playback time will be shorter
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