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Table of Contents

Read this first  ........................................................................................... 2

Trying out the new HDV format! ............................................................... 9

Features of this camcorder  .................................................................... 10

Handy Functions for Recording  ............................................................. 11

Viewing video recorded in the HDV format!  ........................................... 12

Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................ 13

Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover  .................................... 14

Step 3: Charging the battery pack  ......................................................... 15

Step 4:Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly  ...... 18

Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .................................... 19

Step 6: Setting the date and time ........................................................... 21

Changing the language setting........................................................... 22

Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” .................................. 23

Recording ............................................................................................... 25

Playback ................................................................................................ 28

Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings  ............................ 30

Adjusting the zoom.............................................................................. 30
Adjusting the focus manually .............................................................. 31
Adjusting the EXPOSURE/IRIS ............................................................ 32
Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance)......................................... 35
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) ................................. 36

Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons ..................................... 39

Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity)..................................... 40
Recording an index signal .................................................................. 41
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review).............. 41
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording 
(End search)........................................................................................ 41
 Using the Shot transition .................................................................... 42

Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder  ............................... 44

Changing the screen........................................................................... 44
Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ................. 44

 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality

Getting Started

 Recording/Playback

Summary of Contents for Handycam HDR-FX7E

Page 1: ...nformation on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website GB Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR FX7E Enjoying pictures with high definition quality 9 Getting Started 13 Recording Playback 25 Using the Menu 53 Dubbing Editing 73 Using a Computer 83 Troubleshooting 89 Additional Information 101 Quick Reference 116 ...

Page 2: ... transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again Disposal of Old Electrical Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall ...

Page 3: ...Stick compatible equipment Be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following part b Note The camcorder is not dustproof dripproof or waterproof See Maintenance and precautions p 108 Before connecting your camcorder to another device with an HDMI cable component video cable USB or i LINK c...

Page 4: ...edia etc TV color systems differ depending on the countries regions To view your recordings on a TV you need a PAL system based TV Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws On playing back HDV tapes on other devices You cannot play back a tape recorded in the HDV format on DV format vi...

Page 5: ... produces superior images It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens Also the lens for your camcorder is T coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors MTF Modulation Transfer Function The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens ...

Page 6: ...Playback 28 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings 30 Adjusting the zoom 30 Adjusting the focus manually 31 Adjusting the EXPOSURE IRIS 32 Adjusting to Natural Color White balance 35 Customizing the picture quality Picture profile 36 Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 39 Focusing on a distant subject Focus infinity 40 Recording an index signal 41 Reviewing the most recently ...

Page 7: ... display and the viewfinder MARKER VF B LIGHT DATA CODE etc IN OUT REC menu 66 Recording settings input and output settings VCR HDV DV DV REC MODE DV WIDE REC TV TYPE etc MEMORY SET menu 68 Settings for the Memory Stick Duo QUALITY ALL ERASE etc OTHERS menu 70 Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings USB SELECT QUICK REC BEEP etc Dubbing to VCR DVD HDD device etc 73 Recording pic...

Page 8: ...recording playback 102 About the Memory Stick 103 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack 105 About i LINK 107 Maintenance and precautions 108 Specifications 112 Identifying parts and controls 116 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder 121 Index 124 Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference ...

Page 9: ... pictures at the image bit rate of about 25 Mbps These operating instructions refer to the HDV1080i specification as HDV format unless there is a need to specify Why shoot in the HDV format By moving to digital video like the rest of the world you will be able to capture important moments in your life in high quality digital HDV format allowing you to relive them Your camcorder s down convert func...

Page 10: ...o Sonnar T 20 optical zoom lens lets you zoom in on distant objects and record in high definition quality 3 Realistic sound recording with built in high performance microphone The high performance stereo microphone built into this camcorder enables highly realistic sound recording 4 Detailed manual settings for serious filming Extensive manual setting functions allow you to shoot high definition v...

Page 11: ...tion 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 You can adjust the brightness using the EXPOSURE IRIS dial The EXPOSURE IRIS dial can be used to adjust EXPOSURE IRIS or AE SHIFT Still image Dual Rec p 27 Smooth slow recording p 56 Saving Camera profile p 70 EXPOSURE ...

Page 12: ...ou to copy pictures in HD high definition quality x Connecting to HDV1080i non compliant specification Use your camcorder to convert HDV format video to SD standard definition quality to enable copying x Copying Memory Stick Duo still images to a computer x Copying movie from tape to a computer You can copy movie to a computer and save to DVD from copying movie The computer will need to be set up ...

Page 13: ...tick Duo are not included See page 23 102 and 103 for compatible cassettes and Memory Stick Duo for your camcorder AC Adaptor 1 p 15 Mains lead 1 p 15 Wireless Remote Commander 1 p 120 A button type lithium battery is already installed A V connecting cable 1 p 48 73 Component video cable 1 p 48 USB cable 1 p 83 Large eyecup 1 p 20 Rechargeable battery pack NP F570 1 p 15 105 Lens hood with lens co...

Page 14: ...fixing screw and turn the lens hood in the opposite direction of the arrow in the illustration above z Tip If you attach remove or adjust an 62mm 2 1 2in PL filter or MC protector remove the lens hood To open the shutter of the Lens hood with lens cover Move the lens cover lever up and down to open or close the lens cover 1 2 Lens hood fixing screw Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open the len...

Page 15: ...series p 105 1 Press the battery pack and slide it down 2 With the B mark on the DC plug facing the cassette compartment connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder 3 Connect the Mains lead to the AC Adaptor 4 Connect the Mains lead to the wall socket 5 Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG The CHARGE lamp lights up and charging starts DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Mains lead To the wall ...

Page 16: ... DV format Top When the LCD backlight turns on Middle When the LCD backlight turns off Bottom Recording time when recording with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop turning the power on off and zooming Battery pack Charging time NP F570 supplied 260 NP F770 370 NP F970 485 BATT RELEASE battery release button Batter...

Page 17: ... you use your camcorder in low temperatures The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain AC While you are using the AC Adaptor the battery pack will not lose its charge even when it is attached to your camcorder Connect your camcorder as shown in Step3 Charging the battery pack p 15 On the AC Ada...

Page 18: ...t pictures b Note After you have set the date and time CLOCK SET p 21 the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds 2 Hold the camcorder properly 3 Ensure a good grip then fasten the grip belt To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF CHG b Note If warning messages appear on the screen follow the inst...

Page 19: ...NFO button for a few seconds until appears This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to save battery power The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting To turn on the LCD backlight press and hold the DISPLAY BATT INFO button for a few seconds until disappears z Tip See LCD BRIGHT p 64 to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen You can ...

Page 20: ...ed 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 NOTE Do not remove the pre attached eyecup Large eyecup supplied Attach with the protruding part at the top Step 5 Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Continued ...

Page 21: ...hen you set the clock for the first time 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select OTHERS by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial then press the dial 3 Select CLOCK SET by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial then press the dial 4 Set Y year by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial then press the dial You can set any year up to the year 2079 5 Set M month D day hour and minute then press the dial The clock starts SEL PUSH EX...

Page 22: ...atically recorded on the tape and can be displayed during playback DATA CODE p 64 You can change the on screen displays to show messages in a specified language Select the screen language in LANGUAGE p 71 Changing the language setting Step 6 Setting the date and time Continued ...

Page 23: ...matically slides back in b Note Do not push the portion marked while it is sliding in It may cause a malfunction 3 Close the lid z Tip The recordable time varies depending on DV REC MODE p 66 To eject the cassette Open the lid following the same procedure as described in step 1 and remove the cassette You can use only a Memory Stick Duo marked with or p 103 1 Open the jack cover Cassette tape OPEN...

Page 24: ...Memory Stick Duo Lightly push the Memory Stick Duo once b Notes When the access lamp is lit or flashing your camcorder is reading writing data Do not shake or knock your camcorder turn the power off eject the Memory Stick Duo or remove the battery pack Otherwise image data may be damaged When inserting or ejecting the Memory Stick Duo be careful with the Memory Stick Duo from popping out and dropp...

Page 25: ...ord movies in either HDV or DV format The factory setting is HDV format REC FORMAT p 66 1 Open the shutter of the lens hood 2 While pressing the green button set the POWER switch to CAMERA Lens hood REC START STOP button B POWER switch REC START STOP button A Rec lamp PHOTO EXPANDED FOCUS button Rec lamp If the POWER switch is set to OFF CHG slide it while pressing the green button Continued ...

Page 26: ... You can change the screen display during recording p 44 Indicators displayed on the screen during recording are shown on page 121 The recording lamp can be set to stay off REC LAMP p 72 You cannot record the movie on a Memory Stick Duo To record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder 1 then rotate it 180 degrees toward the lens 2 z Tip A mirror image of the subject appears ...

Page 27: ...ovie you will hear the shutter click The still image size is as follows When recording in HDV or DV 16 9 format 1 2M 1 440 810 dots When recording in DV 4 3 format 0 9M 1 080 810 dots You can change the image quality and number of recordable images QUALITY p 68 Indicators displayed on the screen during shooting are shown on page 121 You can set the PHOTO EXPANDED FOCUS button to start the expanded...

Page 28: ...g back a tape recorded in the HDV and DV formats and the signal switches between HDV and DV the picture and sound disappear temporarily You cannot play back the tape recorded in the HDV format on video cameras of the DV format or mini DV players z Tips Indicators displayed on the screen during playback are shown on page 122 You can change the screen display during playback p 44 To play back the ta...

Page 29: ...still images 1 Slide the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press the MEMORY PLAY button 3 Select still image that you want to look using the VOLUME MEMORY button To stop viewing still images press the MEMORY PLAY button once more To display the list of still photos index screen 1 Slide the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press the MEMORY INDEX button 3 Select a picture by pressing the VOLUME MEMORY button To display a ...

Page 30: ...lever may also be recorded 1 Set the handle zoom switch B to H high or L low z Tip You can set the zoom speed of the handle zoom lever in HANDLE ZOOM p 58 2 Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom in or out b Notes You cannot adjust the zoom speed by pressing the handle zoom lever You cannot use the handle zoom lever when the handle zoom switch is set to OFF You cannot change the zoom speed of the z...

Page 31: ...fault when you set the POWER switch to OFF CHG for more than 12 hours z Tips For focusing manually It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function Move the power zoom lever towards T telephoto to adjust the focus and then towards W wide angle to adjust the zoom for recording When you want to record a close up image of a subject move the power zoom lever towards W wide angle to ...

Page 32: ...6 z Tips Even if you open the aperture more than F2 8 i e make the iris value smaller such as F1 6 during camera EXPOSURE IRIS setting changing the zoom from wide to telephoto will change the iris to F2 8 When the EXPOSURE IRIS dial is set to EXPOSURE appears next to the values that can be set with the EXPOSURE IRIS dial x EXPOSURE the default setting You can adjust the display brightness by adjus...

Page 33: ...ve 3 Adjust the picture quality by turning the EXPOSURE IRIS dial G z Tip If you set the AUTO LOCK switch A to HOLD after manual adjustment the manually adjusted items are saved To restore automatic adjustment Press the EXPOSURE IRIS button H or set the AUTO LOCK switch A to AUTO LOCK b Notes If you set the AUTO LOCK switch A to AUTO LOCK other manually adjusted items gain shutter speed white bala...

Page 34: ...FF b Note The zebra pattern is not recorded on the tape z Tip This is convenient for adjusting the brightness while a histogram p 62 is displayed You can adjust the gain manually when shooting blackish or dark objects if you do not want the AGC auto gain control to be activated 1 During recording or standby set the AUTO LOCK switch A to the center position to release the auto lock 2 Press the GAIN...

Page 35: ...e POWER switch to OFF CHG for more than 12 hours z Tips It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended The picture may flicker or change colors under fluorescent lamps sodium lamps or mercury lamps You can adjust the white balance according to the light of the recording environment You can set two sets of whit...

Page 36: ...matic adjustment when you set the POWER switch to OFF CHG for more than 12 hours You can customize the picture quality by adjusting COLOR LEVEL SHARPNESS etc You can set 6 different picture quality settings depending on the recording time of day the weather or the camera person and store them in the memory Connect your camcorder to a TV or monitor and adjust the picture quality while observing the...

Page 37: ...then press the dial Picture profile number setting name Recording condition PP1 PORTRAIT Appropriate setting to record people PP2 CINEMA Appropriate setting to record film like pictures PP3 SUNSET Appropriate setting to record sunset PP4 MONOTONE Appropriate setting to record monotone pictures PP5 You can assign your own setting PP6 You can assign your own setting Item Adjustment COLOR LEVEL 7 low...

Page 38: ...z Tips Each name can be up to 12 characters long Characters that can be used in profile names A Z 0 9 _ 5 Select OK by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A then press the dial The profile name is changed 6 Select RETURN t OK by the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A To copy the picture profile setting to other picture profiles 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button C 2 Select the picture profile that you want to copy f...

Page 39: ...o each the ASSIGN button 1 to 6 Functions you can assign to the ASSIGN buttons MARKER p 63 D EXTENDER p 60 FOCUS INFNTY p 40 REC REVIEW p 41 END SEARCH p 41 INDEX MARK p 41 PEAKING p 62 STEADYSHOT p 57 COLOR BAR p 57 SPOTLIGHT p 60 BACK LIGHT p 59 FADER p 60 DISPLAY p 44 Picture profile p 36 SHOT TRANS p 42 b Note The ASSIGN buttons 4 to 6 are exclusively used for memory playback when the POWER sw...

Page 40: ...to hide the menu z Tips Shot transition is assigned to the ASSIGN buttons 1 2 and 3 p 42 Cancel the shot transition assignment to return to the pre setting assignment To cancel the shot transition select SHOT TRANS t YES in step 3 b Note FOCUS INFNTY is only available during the manual focus It is not available during the auto focus 1 Assign FOCUS INFNTY to one of the ASSIGN buttons p 39 2 Press t...

Page 41: ...SSIGN button assigned to INDEX MARK again b Note You cannot record an index signal on a recorded tape afterward You can view about 2 seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape This is convenient during playback of the latest scene check 1 Assign REC REVIEW to one of the ASSIGN buttons in advance p 39 2 Press the ASSIGN button assigned to REC REVIEW during standby mode The last ...

Page 42: ...ng conditions smoothly If you register the manual adjustment function of the white balance the scenes will develop smoothly between objects indoor and those outdoor Use a tripod to avoid camera shake You can set the transition curve and duration using SHOT TRANS p 59 1 Assign SHOT TRANS to the ASSIGN buttons p 39 z Tip Shot transition is assigned to ASSIGN buttons 1 2 and 3 2 Store the settings sh...

Page 43: ...ally while checking or activating the Shot transition When you change SHOT TRANS p 59 press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly to exit the shot transition screen You cannot return from the stored SHOT A or SHOT B settings to previous settings after you activate the shot transition during recording If you press the following buttons during the shot transition operation the operation is canceled PICTURE...

Page 44: ... Output signal setup VCR HDV DV etc p 66 Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons p 39 Camera setup p 56 Picture profile p 36 1 Press the STATUS CHECK button B 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A to display the desired item When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA the items appear in the following order AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t CAMERA t PICT PROFILE When the POWER switch is set to VCR the items appear ...

Page 45: ...recordable time in the selected format and battery information appear for about 7 seconds You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing the button again while the information is displayed Checking the remaining battery Battery Info 139 139 Remaining battery approx Recording capacity approx ...

Page 46: ... memory display disappears 4 Press PLAY 5 Playback starts from the point designated 0 00 00 on the tape counter To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET MEMORY 4 again before rewinding b Notes There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the time code and the tape counter Zero set memory will not function correctly if there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape You can lo...

Page 47: ... You can locate the point where an index signal is recorded p 41 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press SEARCH M 1 on the Remote Commander repeatedly to select INDEX SEARCH 3 Press previous next 2 on the Remote Commander to select an index point You can select the index signal of the point that you want to start playing back the tape Playback starts automatically from the point where the selected i...

Page 48: ...s after connecting with an i LINK cable Pictures recorded in the DV format are played back as SD standard definition images regardless of the connection High definition TV 16 9 wide or 4 3 TV B C A HDMI i LINK COMPONENT IN AUDIO for HDV1080i HD high definition image quality An HDV formatted picture is played back as it is HD image quality A DV formatted picture is played back as it is SD image qua...

Page 49: ...ting IN OUT REC menu t VCR HDV DV t AUTO p 66 COMPONENT t 1080i 576i p 67 b Note An A V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals Connect the white and red plugs of the A V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV 1 2 3 4 2 3 A Component video cable supplied A V connecting cable supplied Green Y Blue PB CB Red PR CR Red White Yellow Continued ...

Page 50: ...g HDMI OUT jack to an external device supplies high quality images and digital audio to you IN OUT REC menu t VCR HDV DV t AUTO p 66 i LINK CONV t OFF p 67 b Notes Your TV needs to have an i LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i For details confirm the specifications of your TV If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i connect your camcorder and TV with the supplied component video cable and A V con...

Page 51: ...onnecting cable for that purpose Connecting to a 16 9 wide or 4 3 TV Signal flow Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting IN OUT REC menu t VCR HDV DV t AUTO p 66 COMPONENT t 576i p 67 TV TYPE t 16 9 4 3 p 67 b Note A V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals Connect the white and red plugs of the A V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV IN OUT REC menu t VCR HDV DV t AU...

Page 52: ...INE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 etc If your TV VCR has a 21 pin adaptor EUROCONNECTOR Use a 21 pin adaptor optional to view playback pictures IN OUT REC menu t VCR HDV DV t AUTO p 66 TV TYPE t 16 9 4 3 p 67 b Notes When connecting only an S VIDEO plug S VIDEO channel audio signals are not output To output audio signals connect the white and red plugs of the A V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable to the au...

Page 53: ...TRST ENHCR STEADYSHOT COLOR BAR AF ASSIST AE SHIFT MENU END AUDIO SET p 61 DISPLAY SET p 62 IN OUT REC p 66 MEMORY SET p 68 OTHERS p 70 4 Select the desired item by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial then press the dial The available menu items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder Unavailable items will be grayed out 5 Select the desired setting by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial then pre...

Page 54: ...C LIMIT z AT IRIS LMT z AWB SENS z FLCKR REDUCE z HANDLE ZOOM z SHOT TRANS z DV FRAME REC z BACK LIGHT z SPOTLIGHT z D EXTENDER z FADER z AUDIO SET menu p 61 AUDIO REC LV z DV AU MODE z MULTI SOUND z DV AUDIO MIX z DISPLAY SET menu p 62 PEAKING z HISTOGRAM z MARKER z EXP FOCUS TYPE z CAM DATA DSP z AU LVL DISP z LCD BRIGHT z z LCD COLOR z z LCD BL LEVEL z z VF B LIGHT z z VF POWERMODE z z DATA COD...

Page 55: ...TYPE z z MEMORY SET menu p 68 QUALITY z z ALL ERASE z FORMAT z z FILE NO z z NEW FOLDER z z REC FOLDER z z PB FOLDER z OTHERS p 70 CAMERA PROF z z ASSIGN BTN z z PHOTO EXP FOCUS z z CLOCK SET z z WORLD TIME z z LANGUAGE z z USB SELECT z PB ZOOM z QUICK REC z BEEP z z REC LAMP z REMOTE CTRL z z Position of POWER switch CAMERA VCR ...

Page 56: ...e screen brightness by turning the dial down Press the MENU button t select the CAMERA SET by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial EXPOSURE IRIS Fast moving subjects and actions which cannot be captured under the general shooting conditions can be shot in smooth moving slow motion This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing Select EXECUTE and press the REC START STOP button on th...

Page 57: ...B STANDARD Select to activate the standard SteadyShot function SOFT Select to activate the SteadyShot function so that it leaves a slight unsteadiness on the picture so the picture looks natural WIDE CONV Select when a wide conversion lens optional is attached This mode is the most effective with Sony VCL HG0862 wide conversion lens x ON OFF You can display the color bar or record it on the tape b...

Page 58: ...dle or under a blueish light source such as in outdoor shade B INTELLIGENT Adjustment is automatically performed to achieve a natural atmosphere according to the brightness of the scene HIGH Redness or blueness will decrease MIDDLE LOW Redness or blueness will increase b Notes This is only effective when white balance is adjusted automatically AWB SENS is not effective under a clear sky or the sun...

Page 59: ...ernately recording a few frames and then moving the subject a little Operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander to prevent camera shake B OFF Select to record in the standard recording mode ON Select to record pictures using the DV FRAME REC function 1 Select ON by the SEL PUSH EXEC dial 2 Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen 3 Press the REC START STOP button A picture approximatel...

Page 60: ... displayed about 1 5 times larger The picture quality deteriorates due to the digital process You can enlarge images of distant subjects such as wild birds The default setting is OFF b Note This is automatically set to OFF if you turn the power off and back on You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes 1 Select the desired effect in STBY during fad...

Page 61: ...reo sound with high quality Press the MENU button t select the AUDIO SET by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial AUDIO REC LV DV AU MODE DV Audio mode b Note When recording in the HDV format sound is automatically recorded in 16BIT mode You can select whether to play back audio recorded using other devices with dual sound or stereo sound B STEREO Plays back with main and sub sound or stereo sound 1 Play...

Page 62: ...ect on the screen is enhanced for easier focusing The default setting is OFF x COLOR WHITE RED YELLOW are available for the outline color The default setting is WHITE x LEVEL HIGH MIDDLE LOW are available for the outline level The default setting is MIDDLE b Note The image with enhanced outline is not recorded on the tape z Tip This makes focusing easier when used with expanded focus display p 32 ...

Page 63: ...ns of the subject is displayed the default setting is OFF b Note Screen indicators are not output from the analog jacks when a marker is displayed z Tips You can display the center marker and the guideframe marker at the same time You can obtain a balanced composition by positioning the subject at the cross points of the guideframe marker Markers are displayed only on the LCD panel and viewfinder ...

Page 64: ...lect BRIGHT the recordable time with the battery is slightly reduced You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder B NORMAL Standard brightness BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen b Notes When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources BRIGHT is automatically selected for the setting When you select BRIGHT the recordable time with the battery is slightly reduced B AUTO When the LCD s...

Page 65: ...yed in the same area If you record a picture without setting the clock and will appear B NORMAL Select to display the menu screen at normal size 2x Select to display the selected menu item at double the normal height B AUTO Displays the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below When you set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA with a cassette inserted Wh...

Page 66: ...ays back only the portions recorded in HDV format During i LINK connection inputs outputs only HDV formatted signals from the HDV DV interface i LINK and records plays back You can also select this when connecting the camcorder to a computer etc DV Plays back only the portions recorded in DV format During i LINK connection inputs outputs only DV formatted signals from the HDV DV interface i LINK a...

Page 67: ...hen connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack 576i Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack B 1080i 576i Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal You can convert signals in HDV format to DV format and output pictures in DV format from the HDV DV interface i ...

Page 68: ... Records still images at the fine image quality level STANDARD Records still images at the standard image quality level Capacity of the Memory Stick Duo MB and the number of recordable pictures Press the MENU button t select the MEMORY SET by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial QUALITY 1 2M 1440 810 0 9M 1080 810 VGA 640 480 0 2M 640 360 16MB 25 34 96 115 60 80 240 240 32MB 51 69 190 240 120 160 485 48...

Page 69: ... Stick Duo beforehand when using the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect tab p 104 The folder will not be deleted even when you delete all the pictures in the folder Do not do any of the following while Erasing all data is displayed Operate the POWER switch operation buttons Eject the Memory Stick Duo You do not need to format the Memory Stick Duo since it is already formatted at the factory I...

Page 70: ...ses appear when the items are selected See page 53 for details on selecting menu items You can save up to two kinds of camera setups in your camcorder as camera profiles Using these saved profiles lets you quickly obtain suitable camera settings later z Tip The items that can be saved in the camera profile are set values of the menu the picture profiles and the buttons You can save these set value...

Page 71: ...XPANDED FOCUS button acts the same function as the EXPANDED FOCUS button p 32 b Note If EXP FOCUS is selected you cannot record still images with the main unit button Please use the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander See p 21 When you use your camcorder abroad you can adjust the clock to the local time by setting the time difference with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial When you set the time difference to...

Page 72: ... last recorded scene may not be smooth Select this when you do not want to miss a recording chance z Tips If QUICK REC is set to ON the interval between scenes freezes for a moment editing on your computer is recommended When the camcorder is left in standby for more than about 3 minutes your camcorder exits from standby the drum stops rotating to prevent tape wear and battery loss Since the power...

Page 73: ...in the SD standard definition quality regardless of the connection 2 When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video jack on the device and connect the white left channel or red right channel plug to the audio jack on the device 2 i LINK cable optional i LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required on the...

Page 74: ...evice to be connected Copy format Camcorder recording format Format supported by the VCR DVD device Menu setting HDV format 1 DV format VCR HDV DV p 66 i LINK CONV p 67 Copy HDV recording as HDV HDV HDV 3 AUTO OFF Convert HDV recording to DV HDV DV DV ON Copy DV recording as DV DV DV DV OFF When tape is recorded in both HDV and DV format Convert both HDV and DV format to DV HDV DV DV DV AUTO ON Co...

Page 75: ...device for recording When dubbing to the VCR insert a cassette for recording When dubbing to the DVD recorder insert a DVD for recording If your recording device has an input selector set it to the appropriate input such as video input1 and video input2 3 Connect your VCR DVD device to your camcorder as a recording device See page 73 for connection details 4 Start playback on the camcorder and rec...

Page 76: ... on a Memory Stick Duo You can record pictures in the HDV format by connecting an HDV1080i specification compatible device Be sure to insert a cassette or a Memory Stick Duo for recording in your camcorder beforehand You can connect your camcorder to a VCR device using an i LINK cable Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 15 Refer also to the ...

Page 77: ...our camcorder When an i LINK cable is connected the format of the input signal or will be indicated on the LCD screen of your camcorder this indicator may appear on the screen of the playback device however it will not be recorded 4 Insert a cassette into the VCR 5 Set your camcorder to recording pause While pressing X PAUSE press both z REC record buttons simultaneously HDV1080i compatible device...

Page 78: ...e recording and restart it the picture may not be recorded smoothly z Tip When a 4 3 video signal is input it appears with black bands on the right and left sides on the screen of your camcorder Be sure to insert a Memory Stick Duo for recording in your camcorder beforehand and set PHOTO EXP FOCUS to PHOTO the default setting p 71 1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in Recording movies 2 Start playing the cass...

Page 79: ...d on the Memory Stick Duo are recorded On your camcorder the date and time at which the picture was recorded on the tape are displayed Camera setting data recorded on the tape cannot be stored on the Memory Stick Duo Movies will be fixed to image size 1 2M when playing back in the HDV format Movies will be fixed to image size 0 2M 16 9 or VGA 0 3M 4 3 when playing back in the DV format You cannot ...

Page 80: ...rinter You can print out pictures using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder to obtain power from the wall socket Insert the Memory Stick Duo containing still images into your camcorder and turn on the printer 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press the MENU button and select OTHERS menu t USB SELECT t PictBridge PRINT...

Page 81: ...S with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial When printing is finished Printing disappears and the image selection screen appears again Press the MENU button when printing is completed b Notes We do not guarantee proper operation when a PictBridge incompatible device is connected Refer also to the operating instructions for the printer to be used Do not attempt the following operations when the printer is connec...

Page 82: ...a Imaging Products Association CIPA You can print still images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera regardless of model or manufacturer Printing recorded images PictBridge compliant printer Continued ...

Page 83: ...K cable Remove the USB cable according to the correct procedure when disconnecting it from the computer p 85 Copying still images to a computer For Windows users OS Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded CPU MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster Others U...

Page 84: ...e supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC power p 15 4 Set the POWER switch to VCR 5 Press the MENU button The menu index screen is displayed 6 Select OTHERS t USB SELECT t Memory Stick with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 71 7 Connect the USB cable to the USB jacks on your camcorder and your computer It may take a while until your computer recognizes your camcorder for the first time For Windows users Double c...

Page 85: ...below to disconnect the USB cable 1 Click the Unplug or eject hardware icon on the task tray 2 Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Drive 3 Click OK 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and computer If USB CONNECTING does not appear on the LCD screen do only step 4 b Note Remove the USB cable according to the correct procedure otherwise files in the Memory Stick Duo may not be upda...

Page 86: ...vies on a tape to a computer Connect your camcorder to the computer with an i LINK cable The computer needs to have an i LINK connector and be installed with editing software that can copy video signals The software required depends on the format of the recorded pictures and the format for copying to the computer HDV or DV as shown in the table below b Notes You cannot copy movies using a USB cabl...

Page 87: ... LINK cable Changing REC FORMAT setting while connected with an i LINK cable with the POWER switch set to CAMERA p 66 Changing the POWER switch position while connected with an i LINK cable The format HDV or DV of input output signal appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder while connected with an i LINK cable Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC power p 15 1 Prepare editing software not pr...

Page 88: ...hen copying the movie in the HDV format from the computer to your camcorder Set VCR HDV DV to HDV and i LINK CONV to OFF p 66 67 b Note To copy an HDV format movie edited on a computer back onto a tape in HDV format is possible so long as your editing software supports copying HDV movies onto tape For details contact the software manufacturer When copying the movie in the DV format from the comput...

Page 89: ... while you use it This is not a malfunction The CHARGE lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged Slide the POWER switch to OFF CHG p 15 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly p 15 Connect the mains lead to the wall socket properly The battery charge is completed p 15 The CHARGE lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged Attach the battery pack to the camcord...

Page 90: ...he Remote Commander and the remote sensor Keep strong light sources such as sunlight or overhead lighting away from the remote sensor otherwise the Remote Commander may not function properly Insert a fresh battery in the compartment with its terminals matching those of the compartment p 120 Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander Select a commander mode other than VTR 2...

Page 91: ...not work Set the handle zoom switch to H or L p 30 You cannot record on the Memory Stick Duo Release the lock on the write protect tab of the Memory Stick Duo if there is one p 104 The Memory Stick Duo is full Delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the Memory Stick Duo p 79 Format the Memory Stick Duo on your camcorder or insert another Memory Stick Duo p 69 You cannot record still images on the ...

Page 92: ...ctions and menu items Shutter speed gain white balance or iris cannot be adjusted manually Set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode Tiny spots in white red blue or green appear on the screen This phenomenon appears when using a slow shutter speed p 34 This is not a malfunction Cannot use Situation BACK LIGHT EXPOSURE is set to manual Two or more of iris gain sh...

Page 93: ...ck bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen This can be improved by changing the shutter speed p 34 Fine patterns flicker diagonal lines look jagged Adjust SHARPNESS to 0 side p 37 If you are playing back pictures stored on a Memory Stick Duo refer also to the Cassette tapes Memory Stick Duo section p 90 You cannot play back tape Slide the POWER switch to turn on the VCR Rewind ...

Page 94: ...y p 109 Use the Sony mini DV cassette is displayed on the screen The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time A blank section on the tape is being played The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read Noises appear and or is displayed on the screen The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder PAL This is not a malfunction D...

Page 95: ...nel or component video plug If you are using an S VIDEO plug or component video plug make sure the red and white plugs of the A V connecting cable are also connected p 48 You cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the TV connected with the component video cable Set COMPONENT according to the requirements of the connected device p 67 When you are using the component video cable make sure the ...

Page 96: ...om your camcorder When connected using an i LINK cable no picture appears on the monitor screen during dubbing Set VCR HDV DV according to the requirements of the connected device p 66 You cannot add sound to the recorded tape You cannot add sound to the recorded tape on this unit You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable Still pictures cannot be du...

Page 97: ...omputer screen Insert a Memory Stick Duo in the correct direction then push it all the way in You cannot use an i LINK cable Connect the camcorder and the computer using the USB cable Slide the POWER switch to turn on the VCR and set USB SELECT to Memory Stick p 71 The computer does not recognize the Memory Stick Duo during camcorder operations such as tape playback or editing Finish any camcorder...

Page 98: ...ET button p 119 and operate your camcorder again E 61 ss E 62 ss E 91 ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Inform them of the 5 digit code which starts from E 101 1001 Warning indicator pertaining to files The file is damaged The file is unreadable p 105 E Battery level warning The battery pack is nearly used up Depending on the operating environment or battery con...

Page 99: ...e Z Reinsert the cassette p 23 Check if the cassette is damaged QZ The tape is locked check the tab p 102 Cannot record due to copyright protection p 102 x Memory Stick Duo Incompatible type of Memory Stick A type of Memory Stick Duo incompatible with your camcorder is inserted p 103 Protected file Cannot delete Cancel file protection using your computer Reinsert the Memory Stick p 23 103 Reinsert...

Page 100: ... printer and switch it on again then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it Error Cancel the task Switch off the printer and switch it on again then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it x Others Change to correct tape format The pictures cannot be played back because of an incompatible format No output image in VCR HDV DV Change format Stop playback or signal input or change VCR HDV DV set...

Page 101: ...DV format You need a TV with the AUDIO VIDEO input jack A connecting cable is also needed Simple setting of the clock by time difference When you are abroad you can easily adjust the clock to the local time by setting the time difference Select WORLD TIME then set the time difference p 71 System Used in PAL Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hu...

Page 102: ... Your camcorder can play back pictures recorded in the HDV 720 30p format but cannot output it from the HDV DV interface i LINK To prevent a blank section from being created on the tape Go to the end of the recorded section using END SEARCH p 41 before you begin the next recording when you have played back the tape Copyright signal x When you play back If the cassette you play back on your camcord...

Page 103: ...ation of all types of Memory Stick Duo on your camcorder See the list below for more details Still image format Your camcorder compresses and records image data in the JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format The file extension is JPG File names of still images 101 0001 This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder DSC00001 JPG This file name appears on the display of a computer A Mem...

Page 104: ...ry Stick Duo Do not let the Memory Stick Duo get wet Be careful to keep Memory Stick Duo media out of the reach of small children There is danger that a child might swallow it Do not insert anything other than a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot Doing so may cause a malfunction x On a location for use Do not use or keep the Memory Stick Duo in the following locations Places subject t...

Page 105: ...HIUM battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor charger The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder and displays the remaining battery time in minutes With an AC Adaptor charger the remaining bat...

Page 106: ...at the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or if left in a fully charged state or when the battery pack is frequently used Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only The E mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery time remaining depending on the operating conditions or ambie...

Page 107: ...device There are 3 types S100 approx 100Mbps S200 approx 200Mbps S400 approx 400Mbps The baud rate is listed under Specifications in the operating instructions of each piece of equipment It is also indicated near the i LINK interface on some devices The baud rate may differ from the indicated value when the unit is connected to a device with a different maximum baud rate Mbps stands for megabits p...

Page 108: ...ecting the mains lead pull it by the plug and not the lead Do not damage the mains lead such as by placing anything heavy on it Keep metal contacts clean Keep the Remote Commander and button type battery out of children s reach If the battery is accidentally swallowed consult a doctor immediately If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked consult your local authorized Sony service facility wash...

Page 109: ...is freezing point is created while playing back you can solve this problem and see the pictures by rewinding after slightly forwarding Such a freezing point cannot be recovered if it was created while recording To prevent such a problem use the Sony mini DV cassette If the following problem occurs clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM 12CLD cleaning cassette optional Playback pict...

Page 110: ...well ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust To prevent mold periodically clean the lens as described above It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time On charging the pre installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre installed rechargeable battery to retain the date time and other settings even when the POWE...

Page 111: ...wfinder 1 Remove the viewfinder While sliding the viewfinder release lever to the left 1 remove the viewfinder 2 2 Remove dust from inside the viewfinder and the part shown below with a blower 3 Attach the viewfinder following the reverse procedure of step 1 2 1 ...

Page 112: ...DVM60 cassette and AC Adaptor Viewfinder Electric viewfinder color Image device 4 5 mm 1 4 type 3CMOS sensor Recording Pixels HDV DV16 9 still recording Max 1 20 Mega 1 440 810 pixels 2 Gross Approx 1 120 000 pixels Effective movie 4 3 778 000 pixels Effective movie 16 9 1 037 000 pixels Effective still 4 3 778 000 pixels Effective still 16 9 1 037 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T 20 Opti...

Page 113: ... aspect ratio 16 9 Total dot number 211 200 960 220 General Power requirements DC 7 2 V battery pack DC 8 4 V AC Adaptor Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness HDV recording 5 9 W DV recording 5 7 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness HDV recording 5 9 W DV recording 5 7 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 ...

Page 114: ...excluding the projecting parts Mass approx 190 g 6 7 oz excluding the power cord See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications Rechargeable batterypack NP F570 Maximum output voltage DC 8 4 V Output voltage DC 7 2 V Capacity 15 8 Wh 2 200 mAh Dimensions approx 38 4 20 6 70 8 mm 1 9 16 13 16 2 7 8 in w h d Mass approx 100 g 3 5 oz Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Type Lith...

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Page 116: ...lamp flashes if the remaining tape or battery is low G PHOTO EXPANDED FOCUS button 27 H REC START STOP button 25 I Battery pack 15 J Accessory shoe K Focus ring 31 L Zoom ring 30 M LANC jack The LANC control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video device and peripherals connected to it N POWER switch 18 O COMPONENT OUT jack 48 P A V OUT jack 48 Q HDV DV jack 48 R DC IN jack 15 2 3...

Page 117: ...CHECK button 44 N PICTURE PROFILE button 36 O i headphones jack When you use headphones the speaker on your camcorder is silent P Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch Otherwise you cannot attach the tripod securely and it may damage your camcorder Q FOCUS button 31 R EXPANDED FOCUS button 32 The ASSIGN button 2 FOCUS button and SHUTTER SPEED...

Page 118: ...rophone is connected it is dominantly used for sound recording over the internal microphone I Rec lamp front 25 The rec lamp flashes if the remaining tape or battery is low J Remote sensor front 120 K Lens 5 L Lens hood with lens cover 14 M Microphone To attach the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap optional to the hooks for the shoulder strap 7 8 9 1 3 5 6 2 4 qd qa qs 0 Identifying parts a...

Page 119: ...you press the RESET button all settings including the clock setting except the Picture profile and Camera profile settings return to the default J HDMI OUT jack 48 K USB jack 80 L Memory Stick Duo slot 23 Each of the PLAY button VOLUME MEMORY button and MEMORY INDEX button has a raised tactile dot The MEMORY INDEX button has it on the side Use it to identify the location of the buttons To attach t...

Page 120: ...supplied with your camcorder your VCR may also operate In that case select a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR or cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper To change the battery of the Remote Commander 1 While pressing on the tab inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case 2 Place a new battery with the side facing up 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remo...

Page 121: ...minute second During playback Time code hour minute second frame E Recording capacity of the tape approx F Audio level display 64 G Recording folder 70 H Image size 68 I Quality FINE or STD 68 J Recording indicator The date time during recording and the camera setting data will be recorded automatically They do not appear on the screen during recording but you can check them as DATA CODE during pl...

Page 122: ... 70 O Previous Next folder icon The appear when the first or last picture of the current folder is displayed and when there are multiple folders on the same Memory Stick Duo You can move to Previous Next folder with the VOLUME MEMORY button Viewing movies 120 HDV1080i 12 0 08 12 17 qa 2 1 5 4 min min Viewing still images 125min 101 0011 1 2M 9 9 101 MEMORY PLAY 8 qs qd qf qg 2 Indicators for the L...

Page 123: ...connection 48 73 Zero set memory 46 LCD backlight off 19 Indicator Meaning Z Warning 98 2 Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Indicator Meaning HISTOGRAM 62 DV AU MODE DV Audio mode 61 AUDIO REC LV 61 9 Manual focus 31 Picture profile 36 SPOTLIGHT 60 Backlight 59 SteadyShot off 57 PEAKING 62 D EXTENDER 60 AE SHIFT 58 EXPOSURE IRIS dial control 32 Auto setting 63 n A B White balance 35 The setting...

Page 124: ...assette compartment 23 CHARGE lamp 15 Charging time 16 CINEMA 36 CINEMATONE GAMMA 37 CLOCK SET 21 71 CNTRST ENHCR 57 92 COLOR BAR 57 COLOR LEVEL 37 COLOR PHASE 37 COMPONENT 67 COMPONENT OUT jack 49 Component video cable 49 Computer 83 Connect TV 48 VCR 73 COPY 38 CURRNT FOLDER 69 D DATA CODE 64 DATE 64 Date search 46 DATE TIME 22 121 DC IN jack 15 DC plug 15 Deleting camera profile settings 71 Del...

Page 125: ...backlight 19 LCD BL LEVEL 64 LCD BRIGHT 64 LCD COLOR 64 Lens hood fixing screw 14 Lens hood with lens cover 14 LETTER SIZE 65 LINEAR 59 LP Long Play 67 M Macintosh 83 Mains lead 15 Maintenance 108 MARKER 63 MEMORY SET menu 68 Memory Stick 2 103 Memory Stick Duo 23 104 Insert Eject 23 Number of recordable pictures 68 Write protect tab 104 Memory Stick Duo adaptor 104 Memory Stick Duo slot 24 Memory...

Page 126: ...EC dial 21 SHARPNESS 37 SHOT TRANS 39 59 Shot transition 42 Shoulder strap 118 Shutter speed 34 SHUTTER SPEED button 34 SKINTONE DTL 37 Skip scan 28 SMTH SLW REC Smooth slow recording 56 SMTH SLW REC Smooth slow recording 92 SOFT STOP 59 SOFT TRANS 59 SP Standard Play 66 Specifications 112 SPOTLIGHT 60 ST1 61 ST2 61 STANDARD 68 Status check 44 STATUS CHECK button 44 STEADYSHOT 57 STEREO 61 Still i...

Page 127: ...ssages 99 WB SHIFT 37 White balance 35 WHITE FADER 60 WHT BAL button 35 Wide angle 30 WIDE CONV 57 Windows 83 WORLD TIME 71 Write protect tab 102 104 Z Zebra 34 ZEBRA switch 34 Zero set memory 46 ZERO SET MEMORY button 46 Zoom 30 Zoom lever 30 Zoom ring 30 ...

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