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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder GB
3-280-848-11(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 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 u
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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) � Compensation for the contents of About this manual recordings cannot be provided, even if � The images of the LCD screen and the recording or playback is not possible due viewfinder used in this manual for to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage illustration purposes are captured using a media, etc. digital still camera, and therefore may � TV color systems differ depending on the appear different. countries/regions. To view your � The on-screen display
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Table of Contents Read this first ...........................................................................................2 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............................................................8 Step 2: Attaching the supplied items ......................................................10 Step 3: Charging the battery pack ..........................................................14 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly .....17
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Table of Contents (Continued) Playing the picture on a TV .................................................................... 57 Using the Menu Using the menu items ...........................................................64 Menu items ............................................................................................ 66 (CAMERA SET) menu .................................................................... 69 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/
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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. 19) 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. Lens hood with lens cover (1) (p. 12) This lens hood is pre-mounted. Carl Zeiss lens (VCL-412BWH) (1) (p.
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Getting Started Connecting cord (DK-415) (1) (p. 16) Test chart for flange focal length adjustment (1) (p. 10) CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder” (1) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 9
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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. 3 While holding the lens in place, push Refer to the manuals provided with the lens the lens locking lever C down to for details on the proper handling of the mount the lens. lens. 4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS jack A. b Notes � You can
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Getting Started 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 SERVO 7 Turn the zoom ring D to the wide angle ZOOM 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. 1
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied items (Continued) The channel to be used differs Attaching the supplied depending on the relationship between microphone the REC CH SELECT switch positions and the input jacks. See the table below. REC CH SELECT Channel to Input jack switch position be used CH1, CH2 INPUT1 Channel1 Channel2 INPUT2 - CH1 INPUT1 Channel1 INPUT2 Channel2 z Tips INPUT2 INPUT1 � See page 41 for adjusting the volume. LINE LINE MIC MIC � Set the INPUT1/INPUT2 switch to MIC+48V MIC M
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Getting Started pressing the PUSH (lens hood release) b Notes button. � You cannot use the HDV/DV jack when the Memory Recording Unit is attached to your z Tips camcorder. � If you attach or remove a 72mm (2 7/8 in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood To remove the Memory Recording with lens cover. Unit Slide the unit upward while pushing the To open or close the shutter of the RELEASE lever of the Memory Recording Lens hood with lens cover Unit downward. Move the lens cover
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" After charging the battery battery pack (L series) with the All segments of the battery mark ( ) supplied AC Adaptor/Charger. appear in the display window when the normal charge of the battery is completed. b Notes You can fully charge the battery pack if you � You cannot use batteries other than the continue charging the battery pack after the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) charge lamp turns off until the battery m
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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 75 (supplied) 130 75 NP-F770 265 155 270 155 NP-F970 395 235 400 235 Recording in the DVCAM (DV) format Continuous Typical BATT RELEASE Battery pack recording recording (battery release) button time time* NP-F570 130 75 To store the battery
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DVCAM (DV) format pictures To the wall Mains 1 socket LCD panel LCD panel lead Battery pack opened* closed 2 NP-F570 180 190 AC Adaptor/ (supplied) 4 Charger Mode NP-F770 375 390 3 change NP-F970 570 595 switch * When the LCD backlight turns on. On the battery pack � Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF. � The Battery Info (p. 54) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. – The battery pack is n
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Getting Started 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. 20). 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 pict
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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 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.) 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 o
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Getting Started 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. 19
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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 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 rechargeable batte
