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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HVR-Z1E/Z1P
2-514-607-13(1)
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
HVR-Z1E/Z1P
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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� EN55103-1 : Electromagnetic Interference (Emission) Read this first � EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity) This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment(s): WARNING E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not EMC environment ex. TV studio). expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open ATTENTION the cabinet. Refer servi
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Disposal of Waste Electrical and Notes on use Electronic Equipment for business use Your camcorder is capable of recording in HDV, (Applicable in the European Union and DVCAM, and DV formats. other European countries with separate When recording in HDV/DV format, it is collection systems) recommended to use mini DV cassettes. When recording in DVCAM format, it is recommended to use mini DVCAM cassettes. Your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function. The HDV standar
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� Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens � Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. � Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. Playing back HDV tapes on other Viewfinder devices A tape recorded in the HDV format cannot be played back o
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Table of Contents Read this first ............................................................................................. 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items.............................................................. 10 Step 2: Charging the battery pack............................................................ 11 Using an outside power source ......
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Customizing the picture quality – PICTURE PROFILE............................ 35 Customizing the sound............................................................................. 38 Adjusting the audio recording level – Microphone volume level ................................38 Connecting external audio sources ...........................................................................39 Selecting the recording channel ............................................................................
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Advanced operations Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...............................107 Using the Menu Warning indicators and messages ...112 Selecting menu items .........................58 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu Additional Information – STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc. ...............................................59 Using your camcorder abroad ..........114 Using the (AUDIO SET) menu – INT HDV format and recording/playback 115 MIC SET/XLR SET, etc. ...............65 Compatibility of the
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Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 11. Press the battery pack and slide it down. Battery Pack 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. Slide the OPEN/ Insert the cassette with Press on the EJECT lever in its window-side facing cassette the direction of the out, then push the center compartment. Close the cassette lid after arrow to open the lid. of the back of the the cassette compartment The cassette compar
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Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 17. The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the default setting. To record in the DVCAM or DV format, see page 21. Open the hood shutter. Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press REC START/STOP. Recording starts. To change to standby mode, pre
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Getting started Large eyecup (1) To attach it to your camcorder, see page 16. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Wireless Remote Commander (1) The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor/charger (1) A/V connecting cable (1) Mains lead (1) Component video cable (1) Connecting cord (DK-415) (1) Shoe adaptor (1) To attach it to your camcorder, see page 131. Lens hood (1) This is attached to your ca
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Getting started Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) Step 2: Charging the R6 (size AA) batteries (2) To insert the batteries in the Remote battery pack Commander, see page 132. You can charge the battery by attaching the Cleaning cassette (1) “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) to the AC Adaptor/charger. Shoulder strap (1) To attach it to your camcorder, see page 127. b Note � You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) (p. 118). Operating Instructions
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2 Press BATT RELEASE and slide the 4 While pressing the battery back down, battery pack up. slide it in the direction of the arrow. To check the remaining battery – Battery The charge lamp lights up and charging starts. Info When the battery was successfully charged The battery mark on the display window will light up in the shape of a full battery ( ) that indicates that the battery has been sufficiently charged for use. If you continue charging until the CHARGE lamp turns off and FULL
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Getting started C Possible recording time using the Battery pack Continuous Typical viewfinder. recording recording time time Charging time NP-F970 355 195 Approximate number of minutes required when 385 200 you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack 380 200 using the supplied AC Adaptor/charger at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.) � The top figures show an approximate number of minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set Battery pack Full charge to ON, and [VF PO
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* With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to ON. 1 Set the mode switch to VCR/ b Note CAMERA. � Figures are those of 60 Hz. They may be slightly No power will be supplied if the mode longer at 50 Hz. switch is set to CHARGE. � The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature. � The battery life will be slightly shorter when you use 2 Attach the connecting cord (DK-415) both of the LCD panel and the viewfinder than when you use only the LCD panel. to
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Getting started Step 3: Turning the Step 4: Adjusting the power on LCD panel and viewfinder You need to set the POWER switch to the respective power mode to record or play back pictures. Adjusting the LCD panel When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). While pressing the green button, set the You can adjust the angle and brightness of POWER switch. the LCD panel to meet various recording The power turns on. situations. Even when there are obst
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z Tip When the picture in the viewfinder is � If you rotate the LCD panel until it faces down, you hard to see can close and restore the LCD panel to the original If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder position with the LCD screen facing out. clearly under bright circumstances, use the � If you are using the battery pack for power source, you can select the brightness by setting [LCD BL supplied large eyecup. LEVEL] on the [LCD/VF SET] menu (p. 69). To attach the large eyecup,
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Getting started 1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 15). Step 5: Setting the date and time 2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. Set the date and time when using this Proceed to step 6 when you set the clock for camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the first time. the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your 3 Press MENU. camcorder. CAMERA SET b Note WB PRESET WB OUTDR LVL � If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 GA I N SETUP SHOT TRANS
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7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and Step 6: Inserting a minute in the same way as was done in step 6, then press the dial. cassette tape For the information about the type of cassette you can use with your camcorder, and details on these cassettes (such as write-protection, etc.), see page 115. b Note � Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT
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Getting started 2 Insert a cassette with its window-side Step 7: Setting the facing out. screen language Push the center of the back Window-side of the cassette lightly. You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. 3 Press on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically POWER switch slides back in. 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. 3 Press MENU. 4 Close the lid. 4 Select the (OTHERS) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC d
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5 Select [LANGUAGE] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 6 Select the desired language by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU to hide the menu screen. z Tip � Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Getting started 20
