Sony HVR-Z1U, Instructions Manual

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Large, 16:9 Widescreen
Color Viewfinder
The 0.44-inch type
color LCD viewfinder
displays high-resolution
color pictures of approx.
250,000 pixels in a
widescreen aspect ratio
of 16:9. Operators can
also select to display pictures in black and white.
The size of the eyepiece has been increased to
allow viewing of images even while wearing
glasses. The supplied large-size eye cap provides
superior light-excluding capability, and allows easy
focusing and comfortable use of the viewfinder.
Advanced Features for Professional Results
OPERATIONAL VERSATILITY
Large, 16:9 Widescreen
Hybrid LCD Monitor
The HVR-Z1U includes a 3.5-inch type color LCD
monitor with a high resolution of approx. 250,000
pixels, which allows for viewing of the input source
during recording, or checking the playback picture
on location in a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9.
This large screen is also helpful in setting menus or
audio recording levels, as well as monitoring the
camera and audio status while mounted on a
tripod. The hybrid LCD monitor combines the
characteristics of both transmissive and reflective
LCD panels. The transmissive LCD panel is well
suited to dark conditions, such as those found in
the studio, while the reflective LCD panel provides
clear viewing in bright conditions, such as under
strong sunlight.
Simultaneous Operation of LCD
Monitor and Viewfinder
The LCD monitor and viewfinder can be used
simultaneously. The LCD monitor is located above
and in front of the handle, which places it on the
same level as the viewfinder. This allows operators
to perform focus adjustments on the subject with
the LCD viewfinder, while adjusting the color
balance with the LCD monitor.
With LCD
Monitor On**
With LCD Viewfinder
and Monitor On
With LCD
Viewfinder On
Continuous
Recording Time*
NP-F570
(supplied)
NP-F770
(optional)
NP-F970
(optional)
* Continuous recording time, indoors at 25C°.
**With LCD backlight on
Battery Life
Long Operating Time
With the optional NP-F970 InfoLITHIUM
TM
Rechargeable Battery Pack attached, the HVR-Z1U
can continuously record in HDV mode for up to 360
minutes, or up to 380 minutes in DVCAM/DV mode.
Built-in Microphone
ECM-678
Electret Condenser
Microphone (optional)
Zoom Ring
Iris Dial
Assign Buttons
HDV
115 min
235 min
360 min
DVCAM/DV
120 min
250 min
380 min
HDV
105 min
220 min
335 min
DVCAM/DV
110 min
235 min
355 min
HDV
100 min
210 min
315 min
DVCAM/DV
105 min
220 min
335 min
4:3 Marker