Media Loan
The Library Group
(360)867-6253
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA 98505
http://www.evergreen.edu/media
Recycled & Recyclable
SonyVX1000/10.4.02/hs/lc
Operating Guide for
Sony VX-1000
16MM WORK ORDER REQUIRED
3 Chip Digital Camcorder—Proficiency Required
Precautions:
Avoid mechanical shock
Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields
or mechanical vibration
Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when not using
Do Not use near water
Do Not aim at the sun or other bright objects
Do Not expose camcorder to extreme temperatures
Do Not leave unattended (remember borrower is totally
liable for lost or damaged equipment)
Do Not touch the surface of the lens
Do Not try to clean the electronic viewfinder or LCD
panel
Do Not lift or carry by the viewfinder
Do Not wrap up the camcorder and operate since heat
may build up internally
Do Not force camera to accept tape.
Do make sure that there is no protruding labels on the
tape (can interfere with cassette insertion)
Do test before checking out & returning to Media Loan
Specifications:
Image Device: 3 CCD’s (Charged Coupled Device)
Video Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system
Video Signal: NTSC color
Format: Use mini DV cassette ME (metal evaporative)
Recording and Playback Time: 1 hour with a 60 min. tape @SP
Resolution: Over 500 lines
Viewfinder: Color LCD
Zoom: 10x optical; 20x digital; (42-420mm when converted to a
35mm still camera)
Photo shot: Captures more than 500 images on a 60 minute tape
*Iris: Between F1.6 and F11. Note: When focusing in telephoto,
cannot use F1.6
Shutter Speeds: 1/4 to 1/10,000
Min. Illumination: 4 lux (F1.6); recommended more than 100 lux.
Audio Recording Format: Rotary heads, PCM (Pulse Code
Modulation) system: 16 bit (48 kHz), or 12 bit (32 kHz)
Mic: 4-capsule stereo w/external mic jack
Battery Power: Typical recording time (with a full charged
battery)=40 min.
Manual Controls:
Program Auto Exposure (3-mode AE): Shutter priority, iris priority,
and night mode
Manual exposure: Iris and gain (20 step), shutter speed (16 speeds)
Manual White Balance
Custom Preset: Controls auto exposure shift, white balance.
Special Features:
*A/V Digital Fader and Overlap Transitions: Fades to/from black or
from previous still pictures
*Photo Mode: Records still image and audio signal for 7 seconds
*Interval and Frame Recording: For single frame recording and
time-lapse effects
*2-Speed Search Feature
*Steadyshot Picture Stabilization
*Zebra-Pattern Feature: Indicates overexposed areas
*Full Range Auto Focus: From macro to infinity
*ND Filter: Prevents picture from going out of focus under bright
light conditions
Editing:
*DV Interface: For direct input and output, digital-to-digital audio
and video editing with virtually no quality loss (A/V control)
*Time Code: For hour, minute, second, and frame; identifies and
locates scenes for editing
Media Loan VX1000 Package Includes:
AC adapter w/battery charger and DC cable
Dubbing cables (S-VHS & RCA)
Remote control
Hood cap
Two eyecups
Pelican case
BeachTek Dual XLR Adapter
Camcorder and Palmcorder Proficiency Required
