Sony HVR-Z5P - Manual

8 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items 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...

9 Gett in g S ta rte d Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens cover When you use the supplied microphone (ECM-XM1) for recording sound, do the following steps. 1 Attach the wind screen B to the supplied microphone A . 2 Place the microphone A in the microphone holder C...

10 When the CH1 switch is set to INT MIC When the CH1 is set to INPUT1 6 Set the INPUT1 switch H to an appropriate position for the microphone connected to the INPUT1 jack D . LINE: For inputting sound from an audio device MIC: For inputting sound from an external microphone that does not support th...

11 Gett in g S ta rte d Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow 2 . To remove the lens hood with lens cover Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction to the arrow 2 in the illustration while pressing the PUSH (lens hood rele...

12 Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) with the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) (p. 120). 1 Set the mode change switch to CHARGE. 2 Connect the power cord (main...

13 Gett in g S ta rte d To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Push the BATT RELEASE (battery release) button and remove the battery pack. To store the battery pack If the battery pack will not be used for a while, run down the battery and store it. See page 121 for details on sto...

14 DVCAM (DV) format pictures * 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. 53) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions.– The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The batter...

16 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly To record or play back, set the POWER switch to the respective positions.When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19). 1 Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR while you press the green but...

17 Gett in g S ta rte d Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Open the LCD panel 180 degrees ( 1 ), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play back ( 2 ). z Tips • You can see your mirror image on the LCD screen by setting the LCD panel facing you. The image will be recorded in a no...

19 Gett in g S ta rte d Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using your camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch positions. z Tips • If you do not use your ca...

20 z Tips • The date and time are automatically recorded on the tape, and can be displayed during playback (DATA CODE button, p. 52). . You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.Press the MENU button and select the (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Select the...

21 Gett in g S ta rte d Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” See page 116 for details on tapes including which tapes can be used and how to protect from overwriting tapes. 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment auto...

22 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the right direction until it clicks. b Notes • If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo,” the “Memory Stick Duo” slot, or image data may be damaged. To eject a “Memory Stick...

23 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k Recording/Playback Recording Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo.” Do the following steps to record movies. • This camcorder can record movies in HDV or DVCAM (DV) format. The factory setting is HDV format ([REC FORMAT], p. 83). 1...

24 3 Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B ). The recording lamp lights up during recording.To stop the movie recording, press the REC START/STOP button again. z Tips • When recording in HDV format, the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in DVCAM (DV) format, you can switch the aspect r...

25 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k To capture still images 1 Assign [PHOTO] to the ASSIGN 7/PHOTO button (p. 44). 2 Press the ASSIGN 7/PHOTO button or the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander.A still image will be recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” disappears when the recording is completed. You can cap...

26 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings . Move the power zoom lever D slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. z Tips • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (a...

27 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases. – To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops. – To record horizontal stripes.– To record a subject with little contrast between the subject an...

28 Assign [EXP.FOCUS] to any one of the ASSIGN buttons beforehand (p. 44).During standby, press the ASSIGN button to which [EXP.FOCUS] is assigned.[EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the center of the screen is magnified by about 2.0 times. It will be easier to confirm the focus setting during manual focus...

29 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k The volume of the light decreases the more that you close the aperture (increasing F value). The current F value appears on the screen. 1 Select (CAMERA SET) menu t [IRIS/EXPOSURE] t [RING ASSIGN] t [IRIS] (p. 67). 2 During recording or standby, set the AUTO/MANUAL swit...

30 To restore automatic adjustment Press the IRIS/EXPOSURE button I , or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO.The values next to which is displayed disappear, or appears next to those values. b Notes • When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (gain, shutter speed,...

33 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k b Notes • When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to AUTO, other manual adjustments (iris, gain, and shutter speed) also become automatic. You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [GAMMA] and [DETAIL].Connect your camcorder to a TV ...

35 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k BLACK LEVEL To set the black level. GAMMA To select a gamma curve. BLACK GAMMA To correct gamma in low intensity area. Item Description and settings [MASTER BLACK] Sets the master black level.-15 to +15 [BLACK R] Sets the black level of Rch.[MASTER BLACK] + [BLACK R] is...

36 KNEE To set knee point and slope for video signal compression to reduce over-highlighting by limiting signals in high contrast area of the subject to the dynamic range of your camcorder. COLOR MODE To set type and level of colors. COLOR LEVEL To set the color level. COLOR PHASE To set the color p...

37 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k COLOR DEPTH To set the color depth for each color phase.This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors. The color looks deeper as you increase the setting value to more positive side, and lighter as you decrease the value t...

39 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k WB SHIFT To set items for the white balance shift. DETAIL To set items for the detail. Item Description and settings [FILTER TYPE] Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift. [LB-CC] : Film type (color conversion and correction) [R-B] : Video type (correcti...

40 SKINTONE DTL To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles. PROFILE NAME To name the picture profiles set in [PP1] through [PP6] (p. 41). COPY To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number. RESET To reset the picture profile to the default setting. Item...

41 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k To name the picture profile settings You can name picture profile1 through 6. 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button B . 2 Select the picture profile that you want to name with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A . 3 Select [SETTING] t [PROFILE NAME] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A . 4 ...

42 You can adjust the volume of an internal microphone or a microphone connected to the INPUT1/INPUT2 jack. z Tips • See page 9 for details on attaching the supplied microphone, and on the CH1 (INT MIC/INPUT1) and the CH2 (INT MIC/INPUT1/INPUT2) switches. 1 Set the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2) switch A of the...

44 Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons Some functions need to be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a single function to any one of the ASSIGN 1 to 7 buttons. Functions you can assign to the ASSIGN buttons The buttons in parentheses indicate that the functions are assig...

45 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k 4 Select the function that you want to assign with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A . 5 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A . 6 Select [ RETURN] with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A . 7 Press the MENU button B to hide the menu screen. z Tips • Shot transition is assigned to the...

46 You can set your camcorder to automatically rewind the tape to the beginning of the most recently recorded scene, play back to the end of the scene, then stop the tape. 1 Assign [LAST SCN RVW] to an ASSIGN button (p. 44). 2 During standby, press the ASSIGN button to which [LAST SCN RVW] is assign...

47 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k conditions smoothly. If you store manually adjusted settings of white balance, you can smoothly shift from one scene to another under different conditions, such as from indoor to outdoor.Sony recommends that you use a tripod to avoid image blurring.You can set the items...

48 b Notes • When you change [SHOT TRANSITION] (p. 46), press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly to exit the shot transition screen. • You cannot return from the stored SHOT-A or SHOT-B settings to previous settings after you execute the shot transition during recording. • If you press the following but...

49 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k Playback You can play back movies as follows: 1 Slide the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the green button. 2 Start playing back. Press m (rewind) to go to the point you want to view, then press N (play) to start playback. • x : STOP • X : PAUSE (Press N or X again t...

50 • You cannot play back movies recorded in HDV format on DVCAM (DV) format video cameras or mini DV players. • You can play back a DV format tape on your camcorder only when its contents are recorded in the SP mode. You cannot play back movies recorded on the DV format tape in the LP mode. • Time ...

51 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k To delete still images from the “Memory Stick Duo” 1 Do the steps of “To view still images” to display still images that you want to delete. 2 Press the MEMORY/DELETE button. 3 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.The still image will be deleted. b Notes • Still ima...

52 Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder You can turn on and off the display of the time code, tape counter, and other information on the screen. Press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button E . The screen indicators turn on (displayed) and off (not displayed) as you press the button.When the POWER...

53 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k E Shutter speed F White balance appears during playback of the movie recorded with the shot transition or [MANU WB TEMP]. b Notes • The exposure correction value (0EV), shutter speed and iris will be displayed during viewing of still images on “Memory Stick Duo.” • Date...

54 Locating a scene on a tape b Notes • See page 135 for details on how to use the Remote Commander. You can search scenes by recording dates. 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR. 2 Press the SEARCH M. button A on the Remote Commander repeatedly to select [DATE SEARCH]. 3 Press the . (previous)/ > (nex...

55 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k To cancel the operation Press the STOP button C on the Remote Commander. b Notes • Recording between indexes must be longer than 2 minutes. Your camcorder may not detect the date if the recording between the indexes is short. • The index search may not work properly if ...

56 Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to obtain AC power (p. 12).Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Jacks on your camco...

59 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set the down-convert setting as follows:For HDV format signals: (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT] For DV format signals: (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [DV WIDE CONV] z Tips • When your T...

61 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k z Tips • If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows:HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t video. • See page 121 for the details of i.LINK. When connecting to your TV ...

62 Using the Menu Using the menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen. 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. 2 Press the MENU button. The menu index screen appears. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the icon of the desir...

63 U sin g the M e n u 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired setting is highlighted or to bring up the desired setting, then press the dial to confirm the setting. 6 Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen. To return to the previous screen, select [ RETURN]. BEEP [ MENU ] : END S T B...

64 . Menu items Available menu items ( z ) vary depending on the POWER switch position. Position of POWER switch: CAMERA VCR (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 67) IRIS/EXPOSURE z – GAIN SETUP z – SMOOTH GAIN z – HYPER GAIN z – AGC LIMIT z – MINUS AGC z – WB PRESET z – WB OUTDR LVL z – WB TEMP SET z – ATW SENS z...

67 U sin g the M e n u (CAMERA SET) menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 62 for details on selecting menu items. ...

68 You can set the transition speed at which the gain setting shifts from one value to another, set for the gain switch positions, when you switch the gain switch from a position to another. You can select the transition speed from [FAST], [MIDDLE] and [SLOW] or set to [OFF]. The default setting is ...

69 U sin g the M e n u MIDDLE LOW Automatically adjusts the white balance while increasing redness or blueness. b Notes • This is only effective when white balance is adjusted automatically. • [ATW SENS] is not effective under a clear sky or the sun. You can set the transition speed at which the col...

70 b Notes • When you record a movie with the shutter speed set in [ECS FREQ.] and play it back with the data code, the shutter speed value is displayed as [---]. B ON Reduces flickering. Flickering of the screen under a light source such as fluorescent lamps will be reduced. OFF Not reduce flickeri...

71 U sin g the M e n u When you set this function to [ON], you can temporarily focus manually using the focus ring during the auto focus adjustment. The default setting is [OFF]. b Notes • This function is effective only when the FOCUS switch is set to AUTO (p. 27). When you set this function to [ON...

72 Select [EXECUTE], and press the REC START/STOP button on the [SMTH SLW REC] screen.A recording of the length set in [REC TIME] is stretched by 4 times and recorded as a slow-motion movie.Recording ends when [Recording...] disappears from the screen.To cancel [SMTH SLW REC], press the MENU button....

73 U sin g the M e n u Select [REC TIME] t [0.5sec], [1sec], [1.5sec] or [2sec] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 3 Perform the following step if you are changing the interval time from the default setting of [30sec]. If you are keeping the default interval time, go straight to step 4 . Select [INTERVAL]...

74 x TRANS CURVE You can select the transition curve. Characteristics of the transition curves are illustrated in the following graphs. * 1: parameter level * 2: time LINEAR Makes the transition linearly. B SOFT STOP Makes the transition slowly at the end. SOFT TRANS Makes the transition slowly at t...

75 U sin g the M e n u x TYPE Selects a type of the color bars. x TONE Outputs audio tone signals (1 kHz: full bit -18 dB) when you set [TONE] to [ON]. The default setting is [OFF]. TYPE 1 TYPE 2 TYPE 3 TYPE 4 (75% brightness of TYPE 3) (AUDIO SET) menu Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/X...

76 x INT MIC NR You can reduce noise from the internal microphone. B ON Reduces noise from the internal microphone. appears on the status check screen. OFF Does not reduce noise from the internal microphone. x INT MIC SENS You can set recording sensitivity of the internal microphone. B NORMAL Sensit...

77 U sin g the M e n u b Notes • The setting is not effective when you set the INPUT1 switch to LINE. x INPUT1 TRIM You can adjust the input signal level from INPUT1.You can select from [-18dB], [-12dB], [-6dB], [0dB], [+6dB] and [+12dB]. The default setting is [0dB]. b Notes • The setting is not ef...

78 recording and the sound dubbed in CH3 and CH4. CH3,CH4 Outputs only the sound dubbed in CH3 and CH4. (DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP OUTPUT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B . The indicators in parentheses appear when the i...

79 U sin g the M e n u B OFF Does not display a histogram. NORMAL Displays a histogram. ADVANCE Displays a histogram, and a bar that indicates an average of the brightness levels around the center of an image (within the marker) on the histogram. z Tips • The left area on the graph shows the darker ...

80 x GUIDEFRAME When you select [ON], you can display frame markers that help you to check horizontal and vertical positions of a subject. The default setting is [OFF]. b Notes • You cannot output display information , such as the time code, to an external device via external output jacks when [MARK...

81 U sin g the M e n u You can select how to display the focal distance during manual focus. B METER Displays the focal distance in meters. FEET Displays the focal distance in feet. You can select how to display the shutter speed. B SECOND Displays the shutter speed in seconds. DEGREE Displays the s...

82 • When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is slightly reduced. B ON Displays images in the viewfinder in color. OFF Displays images in the viewfinder in black and white. B AUTO Turns on the viewfinder while you close the LCD panel or record in mirror mode. ON Always turns o...

83 U sin g the M e n u (IN/OUT REC) menu Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.) The default settings are marked with B . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 62 for details on selecting menu items. You...

84 [PROGRESSIVE]. The default setting is [INTERLACE]. x SCAN TYPE You can select a scan type for recording in HDV format. B 50 Captures 50 fields per second in an interlace scan. 25 Captures 25 frames per second. b Notes • Selectable [SCAN TYPE] settings differ depending on the setting of [REC TYPE]...

85 U sin g the M e n u x DOWN CONVERT You can select a down convert type when you down-covert HDV signal to DV signal.Use this function for signals outputting from the following output jacks: – Component (576i) – S Video– Audio/Video B SQUEEZE Outputs a horizontally compressed image while maintainin...

86 SYNCHRONOUS ( ) Records movies, sound and time code on a connected device in synchronization with your camcorder. RELAY ( ) Records movies, sound and time code on a connected device when a tape on your camcorder reaches close to the end during recording. EXT ONLY ( ) You can operate an external r...

87 U sin g the M e n u 2 Select [PRESET] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 3 Select the first 2 digits with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 4 Set other digits by repeating step 3 . 5 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. x RESET You can reset the user bit (00 00 00 00).Select [RESET] in step 1 of the [PRESET]...

88 b Notes • This function is available in the following cases: – [TC MAKE] : [PRESET]– [TC RUN] : [FREE RUN]– [UB TIME REC] : [OFF] • The time lag may occur between the set time code and the actual time as time goes on. Do [UB-DATE/TC-TIME] again prior to recording. • The date saved in the user bit...

89 U sin g the M e n u b Notes • Do not do any of the following while [ Formatting…] is displayed: – Operate the POWER switch/buttons.– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.” • Formatting erases everything on the “Memory Stick Duo” including protected image data and newly created folders. B SERIES Assigns fi...

90 (OTHERS) menu Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (QUICK REC/BEEP, etc.) The default settings are marked with B . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 62 for details on selecting menu items. You can save up to 99 camera setting profiles...

93 D ubbi n g/ Editing Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger for this operation (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. The connection method...

96 1 Prepare your camcorder for playback. Insert the recorded cassette.Slide the POWER switch to VCR. Set [DOWN CONVERT]/[DV WIDE CONV] according to the playback device (TV, etc.) (p. 85). 2 Prepare your VCR/DVD device for recording. When dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for recording.When dubb...

97 D ubbi n g/ Editing Recording pictures from a VCR You can record pictures from a VCR on a tape. You can record a scene as a still image 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 “...

98 3 Connect your VCR as a player to your 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 but it will not be recorded). 4 Insert a cassette into t...

99 D ubbi n g/ Editing Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder and assign [PHOTO] to the ASSIGN 7/PHOTO button (p. 44) beforehand. 1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in “Recording movies.” 2 Start playing the cassette. The pictures on the VCR appear on the screen of your camcorder...

100 (HDV or DVCAM (DV)) to be copied to the computer. * See page 62 for menu settings. z Tips • To copy HDV format images as they are without changing their format, an HDV compatible environment is required.For details, refer to your software instruction manual or contact the software manufacturer. ...

101 D ubbi n g/ Editing Use the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to obtain AC power (p. 12). 1 Prepare editing software (not provided). 2 Turn on your computer. 3 Insert a tape into your camcorder and set the POWER switch to VCR. 4 Set the menu of your camcorder.The menu settings vary depending on the co...

102 Copying still images to a computer • For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions of the device to be connected. • Required hardware: “Memory Stick Duo” slot, Memory Stick Reader/Writer compatible with “Memory Stick Duo.” For Windows us...

103 Tr oub leshoot ing Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer.• Power sources/LCD screen/Remote Commander···p. 103• Casse...

104 Troubleshooting (Continued) The picture in the viewfinder is not clear. • Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture appears clearly (p. 17). The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared. • If you change [VF POWERMODE] to [AUTO], the finder light remains off while the LCD panel...

110 Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the i.LINK cable. • You cannot view the picture in the HD (high definition) quality on the TV if an i.LINK jack of the TV is not compatible with the HDV1080i specification (p. 56). Refer to the instruction manuals s...

111 Tr oub leshoot ing Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed. • You cannot zoom pictures from connected devices on your camcorder. Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected device. • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] while connected with an A/V connecting cable...

112 Troubleshooting (Continued) The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again securely.• Disconnect the cable from the computer, restart the computer, then connect the computer to your camcorder correctly. You cannot view or copy a mo...

113 Tr oub leshoot ing Warning indicators and messages When an error occurs, a warning indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.You can fix some problems associated with the symptoms yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony deal...

114 Z (Eject cassette warning)* Slow flashing: • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 116). Fast flashing: • Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 123). • The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 113). * When [BEEP] is set to [ON] (p. 92), you hear a melody when the warn...

115 Add iti onal I n fo rmat io n Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor/Charger supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is PAL system,...

116 Maintenance and precautions Your camcorder is capable of recording in HDV/DVCAM/DV formats.It is recommended to use a cassette with the mark to record in the HDV/ DVCAM/DV format.It is recommended to use a cassette with the mark to record in the DVCAM format.Your camcorder is not compatible with...

117 A d d iti o n a l I n fo rm a tio n x To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set it to SAVE. x When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on the locations shown in the following illustration so as not to cause a malfunction of your camcorder....

118 Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes The recording format of the picture is defined according to the recorder’s format as described below. b Notes • This camcorder complies with the DVCAM format.Though mini DV cassettes can be used for recording, we recommend you use mini DVCAM cassettes to get the ...

119 Add iti onal I n fo rmat io n b Notes • If you use tapes as in 1) to 3) above for editing, the functions may be limited regardless of the format of players and recorders. Limitations on editing You may find the following limitations when editing a tape produced by dubbing or editing using the HD...

120 – Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases. x On the “Memory Stick Duo” adaptor • When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick Duo” adaptor. • When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” i...

121 Add iti onal I n fo rmat io n battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently. To use the battery pack effectively • Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or below, and the length of time you can use the ...

122 b Notes • Normally, only one device can be connected to this unit with an i.LINK cable. When connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible device having two or more HDV/DV interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of the device to be connected. • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE ...

123 Add iti onal I n fo rmat io n exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen. – Anywhere very humid. • Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating...

124 x How to avoid moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about one hour). Video he...

125 Add iti onal I n fo rmat io n – Handling with above substances on your hands. – Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time. About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances:– When there ...

126 Specifications System Video recording system (HDV) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Video recording system (DVCAM (DV)) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Still image recording system Exif Ver. 2.2 * Audio recording system (HDV) Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio Layer-2,Quantization: 16 bit...

127 A d d iti o n a l Info rmati o n Color temperature [AUTO] (one push) A/B [INDOOR] (3 200K)[OUTDOOR] (5 800K±7 offset levels)[MANU WB TEMP] (2 300K - 15 000K in 100K steps) Minimum illumination 1.5 lx (lux) (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/25, auto gain, auto iris) (F 1.6) * “Exif” is a file format for sti...

128 Dimensions (approx.) 169 × 188 × 451 mm (6 3/4 × 7 1/2 × 17 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts169 × 188 × 451 mm (6 3/4 × 7 1/2 × 17 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts with the battery pack (NP-F570) Mass (approx.) 2.2 kg (5 lb 1 oz) including the lens hood with lens co...

129 Add iti onal I n fo rmat io n On trademarks • “Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,” “ ,” “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLI...

130 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Accessory shoe mount (130) B Hook for shoulder strap (133) C BATT RELEASE button (13) D Zoom lever (26) E ASSIGN 7/PHOTO button (25) F Access lamp (22) G “Memory Stick Duo” slot (21) H Grip belt (16) I Micro...

131 Quic k Re fe re n ce A Front recording lamp (92)The recording lamp flashes if the remaining tape or battery is low. B Internal microphone (9) C Front remote sensor (92) D FOCUS switch (27) E ND filter (31) F PUSH AUTO button (27) G ASSIGN 1 button/ZEBRA button (44) H ASSIGN 2 button/AE SHIFT but...

132 A ASSIGN 4 button (44) B ASSIGN 5 button * (44) C ASSIGN 6 button (44) D Memory Recording Unit jack (42)For an optional memory recording unit (HVR-DR60 or HVR-MRC1) E HDV/DV jack (56) F A/V Remote Connector (56) G HDMI OUT jack (56) H i (headphones) jack For stereo mini-jack headphones I REC STA...

133 Quic k Re fe re n ce A Handle zoom lever (26) B Hook for shoulder strap (133) C Handle zoom switch (26) D Lens cover lever (11) E Focus ring (27) F Zoom ring (26) G Iris ring (28) H GAIN button (30) I WHT BAL button * (31) J SHUTTER SPEED button (28) K OPEN/EJECT lever (21) L SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...

135 Quic k Re fe re n ce Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. A PHOTO (25) The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded onto the “Memory Stick Duo” as a still image. B Memory control buttons (Index, –/+, Memory/playback) (50) C SEARCH M. (54) D . > E V...

136 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.The indicators will not be recorded on the tape during recording. A Recording format ( or , ) (83) B Remaining battery (approx.) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D During recording:Tape ...

137 Quic k Re fe re n ce K Tape transport indicator Recording mode (DVCAM or DV SP) appears when a tape recorded in the DVCAM or DV SP format is played back. L Data file name M Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder N Playback folder (89) O Previous/Next fold...

138 Upper left Upper right Center Bottom z Tips • Indicators may look different or appear at different positions. Indicators when you made changes Indicator Meaning Recording format (83) DV WIDE REC (84) * QUICK REC (91) ** DV FRAME REC (73) * ND filter (31) INTERVAL REC (72) EXT REC CTRL (85) REC T...

139 Continued , Quic k Re fe re n ce Index A Access lamp ..........................22 Accessory shoe ...................130 Accessory shoe kit ..................8 Accessory shoe mount ........130 Accessory shoe plate...........130 ADVANCE ...........................79 AE RESPONSE ......................