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(1)2-514-606-11(1). Digital HD Video Camera Recorder. Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.. HVR-Z1U/Z1N. HVR-Z1U/Z1N © 2005 Sony Corporation.

(2) Read this first. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA. WARNING. HVR-Z1U only RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.. Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.. 2. For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-686SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HVR-Z1U Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation..

(3) Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.HVRSerial No. Model No.ACSerial No.. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. b Note: • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that into which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The interface cable supplied must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.. Notes on use Your camcorder is capable of recording in HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats. When recording in HDV/DV format, it is recommended to use mini DV cassettes. When recording in DVCAM format, it is recommended to use mini DVCAM cassettes.. The HDV standards • Digital high-definition (HD) video signals are recorded and played back on a DV format cassette. • HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2 format, which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite) digital and terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings and in Blu-ray disc recorders. z Tip • Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i specification, which utilizes 1080 effective scanning lines, within the HDV standards, and records pictures at the image bit rate of about 25 Mbps. The i.LINK Interface is adopted as the digital interface enabling a digital connection with TVs and personal computers compatible with the HDV format.. Recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the country/ region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC 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.. The LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/ or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause. ,continued. 3.

(4) malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.. • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.. Playing back HDV tapes on other devices A tape recorded in the HDV format cannot be played back on a device that is not compatible with the HDV format. Check the contents of tapes by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them back on other devices.. Viewfinder. Connecting other devices LCD panel. Before connecting your camcorder to other device such as a VCR or a computer with an i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.. Using this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see. • The illustrations of the screen are those of when [50i/ 60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu is set to 60i.. Battery pack. Microphone. Using the camcorder • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in the following illustration.. Jack holder. • You can change the language to be used for screen display on your camcorder (p. 19).. 4.

(5) Table of Contents Read this first ............................................................................................. 2. Quick Start Guide Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8. Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items.............................................................. 10 Step 2: Charging the battery pack............................................................ 11 Using an outside power source ................................................................................. 13. Step 3: Turning the power on................................................................... 14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder...................................... 15 Adjusting the LCD panel ........................................................................................... 15 Adjusting the viewfinder ............................................................................................ 15. Step 5: Setting the date and time............................................................. 16 Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape.............................................................. 18 Step 7: Setting the screen language ........................................................ 19. Recording Recording movies .................................................................................... 20 Usable cassettes ....................................................................................................... 22 Using zoom ............................................................................................................... 22 Recording in mirror mode ......................................................................................... 24 Displaying the recording setup information – Status check ...................................... 24. Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 25 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 25 Recording the subject lit by strong light – SPOTLIGHT ............................................ 26 Adjusting the white balance ...................................................................................... 26. Recording using manual adjustments ...................................................... 28 Adjusting the iris ........................................................................................................ 28 Adjusting the gain ..................................................................................................... 29 Adjusting the shutter speed ...................................................................................... 30 Adjusting the volume of light – ND FILTER .............................................................. 30 Displaying the zebra pattern to adjust the brightness ............................................... 31. Adjusting the focus................................................................................... 32 Adjusting the focus manually .................................................................................... 32 Enhancing the outline to focus – PEAKING .............................................................. 34 ,continued. 5.

(6) Customizing the picture quality – PICTURE PROFILE ............................ 34 Customizing the sound............................................................................. 37 Adjusting the audio recording level – Microphone volume level ................................ 37 Connecting external audio sources ........................................................................... 38 Selecting the recording channel ................................................................................ 39. Recording a picture using various features.............................................. 40 Developing scenes smoothly – Shot transition .......................................................... 40 Revising a specific color – Color Correction .............................................................. 42 Fading in and out of a scene – FADER ..................................................................... 44 Recording an index signal at the beginning of recording ........................................... 44. Recording on a device connected via an i.LINK cable – External REC Control....................................................................... 45 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec Review ................. 47. Playback Viewing movies ........................................................................................ 48 Playing back in various modes .................................................................................. 49. Various playback functions ...................................................................... 50 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH ............. 50 Displaying the screen indicators ................................................................................ 50 Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data code .............................. 51 Displaying the video information – Status check ....................................................... 51. Playing the picture on a TV ...................................................................... 52 Viewing the picture on a high definition TV ............................................................... 52 Viewing the picture on a 16:9 TV or a 4:3 TV ............................................................ 54. Locating a scene on a tape for playback.................................................. 55 Searching for a scene by date of recording – Date search ....................................... 55 Searching for a recording start point – Index search ................................................. 56. 6.

(7) Advanced operations Using the Menu. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...............................106 Warning indicators and messages ...111. Selecting menu items .........................57 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc. ...............................................58. Additional Information. Using the (AUDIO SET) menu – INT MIC SET/XLR SET, etc. .....64. HDV format and recording/playback 114. Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu – LCD COLOR, etc. .....................68 Using the (IN/OUT REC) menu – REC FORMAT/DOWN CONVERT, etc. ...............................................70 Using the (TC/UB SET) menu – TC MAKE, etc. ..........................76. Using your camcorder abroad ..........113 Compatibility of the DVCAM and DV formats .......................................116 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ............................................117 About i.LINK .....................................119 Maintenance and precautions ..........120 Specification .....................................123. Using the (OTHERS) menu – CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc. ...............................................78. Quick Reference. Customizing Personal Menu ..............83. Identifying parts and controls ...........125. Assigning the functions ......................86. Index ................................................133. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to another tape ....................89 Recording pictures from a VCR or TV ............................................93 Connecting to a computer ..................96 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape ..........................................98 Setting time values ..........................101 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder – Signal conversion function .......................................104. Note on the icons used in this manual Features available for the HDV format only. Features available for the DVCAM format only. Features available for the DV SP format only. Features available only when [50i/60i SEL] of the menu is set to [50i]. Features available only when [50i/60i SEL] of the menu is set to [60i].. 7.

(8) Quick Start Guide. Recording movies. 1. Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 11.. Press the battery pack and slide it down.. Battery Pack. 2. Insert a cassette into the camcorder.. a Slide the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow to open the lid. The cassette compartment comes out automatically.. OPEN/EJECT. 8. lever. Quick Start Guide. b Insert the cassette with its window-side facing out, then push the center of the back of the cassette.. Window-side. c Press. on the cassette compartment. Close the cassette lid after the cassette compartment slides back in by itself..

(9) 3. Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 16. The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the default setting. To record in the DVCAM or DV format, see page 20.. Quick Start Guide. a Open the hood shutter. b Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle.. c While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to CAMERA.. d Press REC START/STOP. Recording starts. To change to standby mode, press REC START/STOP again.. 4. View the recorded picture on the LCD screen. a While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to VCR.. b Press m (rewind). c Press N (play) to start the playback. To stop, press x (stop). To turn off the power, set the POWER switch to OFF.. Quick Start Guide. 9.

(10) Getting started. Large eyecup (1) To attach it to your camcorder, see page 16.. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.. Wireless Remote Commander (1). AC Adaptor/charger (1). A/V connecting cable (1). Power cord (1) Component video cable (1). Connecting cord (DK-415) (1) Shoe adaptor (1) To attach it to your camcorder, see page 130.. Lens hood (1) This is attached to your camcorder.. Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) To insert the batteries in the Remote Commander, see page 131. Cleaning cassette (1). b Note • If you attach an optical filter (optional) or so, remove the lens hood.. Shoulder strap (1) To attach it to your camcorder, see page 126. Operating Instructions (This manual) (1). 10. Getting started.

(11) Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) to the AC Adaptor/charger.. While pressing the battery back down, slide it in the direction of the arrow. The charge lamp lights up and charging starts.. When the battery was successfully charged The battery mark on the display window will light up in the shape of a full battery ( ) that indicates that the battery has been sufficiently charged for use. If you continue charging until the CHARGE lamp turns off and FULL appears on the display window, the battery has now been fully charged and can be used for a little longer period. Remove the battery pack from the AC Adaptor/ charger.. To attach the battery pack to the camcorder. To the wall outlet. Press the battery pack and slide it down.. Power cord Battery pack. Charge lamp Mode switch. To remove the battery pack. Display window AC Adaptor/charger. 1. Set the mode switch to CHARGE.. 2. Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor/charger.. 3. Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.. 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF. ,continued. Getting started. 11. Getting started. b Note • You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) (p. 117). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor/ charger with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor/charger. Disconnect the AC Adaptor/ charger from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs.. 4.

(12) 2 Press BATT RELEASE and slide the battery pack up.. To check the remaining battery – Battery Info. C Possible recording time using the viewfinder.. Charging time Approximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack using the supplied AC Adaptor/charger at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.) Battery pack. Full charge (Practical charge). NP-F570 (supplied). 145 (85). NP-F770. 230 (170). NP-F970. 310 (250). b Note • NP-F330/F530/500/510/710 battery packs cannot be used with your camcorder.. Recording time You can check the battery’s current charge level and its current remaining recording time when the power is turned off. The remaining recording time in the selected recording format appears.. 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF. 2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle.. 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The battery information appears for about 7 seconds. Keep the button pressed to view it for about 20 seconds.. Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). Recording in the HDV format Battery pack. Continuous Typical recording recording time time. NP-F570 (supplied). 105 115 115. 55 60 60. NP-F770. 220 245 235. 120 120 120. NP-F970. 335 370 360. 185 190 190. Recording in the DVCAM/DV SP format BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0%. 50%. 100%. REC T I ME AVA I LABLE LCD SCREEN: 1 0 5 min V I EWF I NDER: 1 1 5 min. A Battery charge level: Displays approximate remaining amount of power left in the battery pack. B Possible recording time using the LCD panel.. 12. Getting started. Battery pack Continuous recording time. Typical recording time. NP-F570 (supplied). 110 125 120. 60 60 60. NP-F770. 235 255 250. 130 130 130.

(13) Battery pack Continuous recording time. Typical recording time. NP-F970. 195 200 200. 355 385 380. z Tip • You can also use NP-F550/F730/F750/F960 battery packs. After charging these battery packs, make a trial recording with them before an actual recording to see the recording time. The recording time varies depending on the environment where the camcorder is used. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to display the recording time on the screen.. b Note • Figures are those of 60 Hz. They may be slightly longer at 50 Hz. • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature. • The battery life will be slightly shorter when you use both of the LCD panel and the viewfinder than when you use only the LCD panel. • The battery information will not be correctly displayed when the battery pack is discharged.. Getting started. • The top figures show an approximate number of minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set to ON, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF]. • The middle figures show an approximate number of minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set to OFF, and [VF POWER] is set to [OFF]. • The bottom figures show an approximate number of minutes when recording with the viewfinder. • “Typical recording time” means an approximate number of minutes that you can record using external microphones 1 and 2, and you repeatedly start/stop recording, move the POWER switch to change the power mode, and zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter.. * With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to ON.. Using an outside power source. You can use the AC Adaptor/charger as the power source when you do not want the battery to run out. PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor/ charger. To the wall outlet. Playing time Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). HDV format pictures Battery pack LCD panel opened*. LCD panel closed. NP-F570 (supplied). 155. 175. NP-F770. 325. 365. NP-F970. 485. 550. Power cord AC Adaptor/ charger. Mode switch. DVCAM/DV SP format pictures Battery pack LCD panel opened*. LCD panel closed. NP-F570 (supplied). 175. 200. NP-F770. 365. 410. NP-F970. 550. 625. Connecting cord (DK-415). ,continued. Getting started. 13.

(14) 1. Set the mode switch to VCR/ CAMERA. No power will be supplied if the mode switch is set to CHARGE.. Step 3: Turning the power on. Press the attaching part of the connecting cord (DK-415), and slide it down.. You need to set the POWER switch to the respective power mode to record or play back pictures. When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 16).. 3. Connect the connecting cord (DK-415) to the AC Adaptor/charger.. While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch.. 4. Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor/charger.. 5. Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.. 2. Attach the connecting cord (DK-415) to the camcorder.. The power turns on.. • CAMERA: To record pictures. • VCR: To play or edit pictures.. To turn off the power Set the POWER switch to OFF.. 14. Getting started.

(15) Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Adjusting the LCD panel. Getting started. You can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to meet various recording situations. Even when there are obstructions between you and the subject, you can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel.. z Tip • If you rotate the LCD panel until it faces down, you can close and restore the LCD panel to the original position with the LCD screen facing out. • If you are using the battery pack for power source, you can select the brightness by setting [LCD BL LEVEL] on the [LCD/VF SET] menu (p. 68). • When you use your camcorder in bright conditions using the battery pack, set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF ( appears). This position saves battery power. • Even if you change the brightness of the LCD panel, the brightness of recorded pictures is not affected.. Adjusting the viewfinder. You can view images using the viewfinder when you close the LCD panel. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is hard to see. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever. 180 degrees Up to about 100 degrees. Open the LCD panel 180 degrees, then rotate it to the desired position.. To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1. Lift up the viewfinder.. 2. Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture is clear.. Adjust the brightness by pressing LCD BRIGHT – or +.. Getting started. 15.

(16) When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it a little and align it with the groove of the viewfinder, then slide it up to the end. You can attach the large eyecup facing either the right or left side.. Large eyecup (supplied). Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. b Note • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery (p. 122) and then set the date and time again.. z Tip • To select the brightness of the viewfinder backlight when you are using the battery pack, select the (LCD/VF SET) menu, then [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 68). • To display the picture on both the LCD panel and the viewfinder during recording, select the (LCD/ VF SET) menu, [VF POWER], then [ON] (p. 69). • To display the picture in black and white on the viewfinder, select the (LCD/VF SET) menu, [VF COLOR], then [OFF] (p. 69).. POWER switch. 1. Turn on your camcorder (p. 14).. 2. Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. Proceed to step 6 when you set the clock for the first time.. 16. Getting started.

(17) 3. When [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu is set to 50i, the clock is displayed in 24-hour display.. Press MENU. CAMERA SET WB PRESET WB OUTDR LV L GA I N SETUP SHOT TRANS COLOR CORRCT STEADYSHOT STDYSHOT TYP [ MENU ] : END. 4. Getting started. Select the (OTHERS) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. OTHERS RETURN ASS I GN BTN CLOCK SET WORLD T I ME LANGUAGE QU I CK REC BEEP REC LAMP [ MENU ] : END. 5. Select [CLOCK SET] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 1 2 0 min CLOCK SET. 2005 Y JAN M. 1 D 12 : 00 AM. [ MENU ] : CANCEL. 6. Set [Y] (year) by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 1 2 0 min CLOCK SET. 2005 Y JAN M. 1 D 12 : 00 AM. [ MENU ] : CANCEL. You can set any year up to the year 2079.. 7. Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute in the same way as was done in step 6, then press the dial. When [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu is set to 60i, the clock is displayed in 12-hour display: 12:00:00AM is midnight and 12:00:00PM is midday. Getting started. 17.

(18) Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape For the information about the type of cassette you can use with your camcorder, and details on these cassettes (such as write-protection, etc.), see page 114.. 2. Insert a cassette with its window-side facing out.. Window-side. Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly.. b Note • Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.. 1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.. 3. Press on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.. OPEN/EJECT. lever. Lid. 4. Close the lid.. To eject the cassette 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.. lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically comes out.. 2 Take out the cassette, then press The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.. 3 Close the lid.. 18. Getting started. ..

(19) Step 7: Setting the screen language. 5. Select [LANGUAGE] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.. 6. Select the desired language by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 7. Press MENU to hide the menu screen.. Getting started. z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.. POWER switch. 1. Turn on your camcorder.. 2. Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle.. 3. Press MENU.. 4. Select the (OTHERS) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. OTHERS RETURN ASS I GN BTN CLOCK SET WORLD T I ME LANGUAGE QU I CK REC BEEP REC LAMP [ MENU ] : END. STBY. Getting started. 19.

(20) Recording. 3. Recording movies. appears on the LCD screen. The HDV format lamp lights up and your camcorder is set to recording standby after a while. Your camcorder is set to record using the 1080/60i specification of the HDV format in the default setting. To record using the 1080/50i specification (PAL system), see “To record using the 1080/50i specification (PAL system)” below. To record in the DVCAM/DV format, see “To record in the DVCAM/DV format” below.. You can record movies in HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats, in addition to either 50i or 60i system. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 10 - p. 19). Movies will be recorded along with stereo sound. Camera recording lamp Format lamps. Camera recording lamp. 1. POWER switch and REC START/STOP. Open the shutter of the lens hood.. While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to CAMERA.. 4. Press REC START/STOP. Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamps light up. Press REC START/STOP again to stop recording.. To record using the 1080/50i specification (PAL system) Change the setting of [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu (p. 82). Recording in DVCAM/DV will be done also using the 50i (PAL) system.. 2. 20. Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle.. Recording. To record in the DVCAM/DV format To record in the DVCAM format On the (IN/OUT REC) menu, set [REC FORMAT] to [DV], and [ REC MODE] to [DVCAM] (p. 71). When the menu screen is turned off, appears on the LCD screen, the DVCAM format lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set to recording standby..

(21) To record in the DV format On the (IN/OUT REC) menu, set [REC FORMAT] to [DV], and [ REC MODE] to [DV SP] (p. 71). When the menu screen is turned off, appears on the LCD screen, the DVCAM format lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set to recording standby.. Indicators displayed during recording The indicators will not be recorded on the tape. The camera settings data (p. 51) will not be displayed during recording.. 6 0 min HDV1080i. To turn the power off. REC. 00:00:00:00 6 0 min. ND. 1. Set the POWER switch to OFF. CH1 CH2. To record from a low-angle. HOLD lever. Recording. Use the REC START/STOP button on the handle after releasing the HOLD lever. To view the picture during recording, face the LCD panel or the viewfinder upward, or face the LCD screen down, then close and restore the LCD panel to the original position with the LCD screen facing out.. A Recording format (HDV1080i, DVCAM, or DV SP) B Remaining battery The indicated time may not be correct, depending on the environment where you are using your camcorder. When you open or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time. C 50i/60i system indicator (p. 82) D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) E Time code or user bits The time code of this camcorder can be preset. You can reset or preset the time code even during recording (p. 101). F Recording capacity of the tape (p. 80) G Microphone volume level (p. 37) H ND filter If [ND1] or [ND2] flashes on the screen, activate the ND filter (p. 30). b Note • Before changing the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF. • When the camcorder is left in recording standby for more than about 3 minutes, your camcorder exits the recording standby mode (the drum stops rotating) to prevent tape wear and battery loss. Since the power does not turn off, you can restart recording by pressing REC START/STOP again. It takes some time to restart recording, but this not a malfunction. When recording in the HDV format, you can shorten the time until recording starts by setting [QUICK REC] on the (OTHERS) menu to [ON] (p. 78). ,continued. Recording. 21.

(22) However, the transition from the last recorded scene may not be smooth. • The following functions may not work correctly with a tape recorded in the HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats mixed: – Date search – Index search z Tip • You can record the color bars on a tape. If you record movies including the color bars, you can adjust the color while observing the color bars when you are viewing the pictures on a TV or monitor. To display the color bars, press BARS. Press BARS again to hide the color bars. There are 2 types of color bar. You can select either one in [BARS TYPE] on the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 62). • To ensure smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to the next, note the following. – Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will start recording again without an obvious break even if you turn the power off). – Do not record pictures in the HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats on the same tape. – Do not record pictures in the system of 50i and 60i on the same tape. • You can superimpose the time and date on the picture by setting [DATE REC] on the (OTHERS) menu (p. 81). The time and date are always displayed on the screen during recording. • The recording time, date, and the camera settings data are recorded automatically on the tape without being displayed on the screen. You can view this information during playback by pressing DATA CODE (p. 51). • To display the time data, press TC/U-BIT (p. 103). • To attach an external microphone (optional), see page (p. 38).. Usable cassettes. When recording in HDV/DV format, it is recommended that you use mini DV cassettes. When recording in DVCAM format, it is recommended that you use mini DVCAM cassettes. b Note • The transition from the last recorded scene to the next may not be smooth with the [DV SP] setting. • You cannot record in the LP mode of the DV format. • If you use a mini DV cassette when [ REC MODE] is set to [DVCAM], the possible recording. 22. Recording. time will be 1/3 shorter than that indicated on the tape.. Using zoom. Zoom levers are mounted on the camera itself and on the handle. Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but use it sparingly for the best results. 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)*. 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)*. * The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus with that side of the lever.. 1. Set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/ REMOTE.. 2. Press the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Press it further for a faster zoom..

(23) To record a wider range of view Press the W side of the power zoom lever. The subject appears farther away (Wide angle). To record a closer view Press the T side of the power zoom lever. The subject appears closer (Telephoto).. z Tip • You can display the zoomed position with a number or a bar display. Select [BAR] or [NUMBER] in [ZOOM DISPLAY] on the (OTHERS) menu (p. 80). The zoom position is displayed with a bar display in the default setting.. You can adjust the zoom speed with the handle zoom switch when using the handle zoom lever. Handle zoom lever. Handle zoom switch. Using the zoom ring You can zoom at the desired speed. Fine adjustment is also possible.. 1 Set the ZOOM switch to RING. 2 Rotate the zoom ring to zoom. Recording. Using the handle zoom. b Note • You cannot adjust the zoom speed by pressing the handle zoom lever. Change the zoom speed by setting [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 62). • You cannot use the handle zoom lever when the handle zoom switch is set to OFF. • You cannot change the zoom speed of the power zoom lever on the camera itself by switching the handle zoom switch.. b Note • Rotate the zoom ring at an appropriate speed. Zooming may not be able to catch up the rotating speed of the ring if it is rotated too fast. • When you zoom using the Remote Commander, set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/REMOTE. • Zoomed position and picture angle change when the ZOOM switch is switched from LEVER/REMOTE to RING. • If you rotate the zoom ring fast, motor noise will become louder as the zoom motor rotates at high speeds. If the motor noise is so loud that can be recorded, use the zoom lever or the Remote Commander.. Zoom ring. 1 Set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/ REMOTE.. 2 Set the handle zoom switch to H (high) or L (low). You can set the zoom speed of H or L of the handle zoom lever in [HANDLE ZOOM] on the (CAMERA SET) menu. In the default setting, [H] is set to 6, and [L] is set to 3 (p. 62).. 3 Press the handle zoom lever to zoom in or out.. Recording. 23.

(24) Recording in mirror mode. You can turn the LCD panel towards the subject so that you and your subject can share the image being recorded. You can also utilize this function when recording yourself, or to keep the attention of small children attracted to the camcorder while you record them. Up to about 100 degrees. Displaying the recording setup information – Status check You can check the setup value of the following items in the standby mode or during recording. • Audio setup such as microphone volume level (p. 37) • Output setup ([COMPONENT], [i.LINK CONV], and [DOWN CONVERT] settings) (p. 73) • Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 86) • CAMERA setting • Picture profile setup (p. 34). Open the LCD panel 180 degrees, then rotate it towards the subject until it clicks. A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded.. 1. Press STATUS CHECK.. 2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to display the desired item. Each time you turn the dial, the items appear in the following order: AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t CAMERA t PICT. PROFILE. 24. Recording.

(25) To turn off the display of the recording setup information Press STATUS CHECK. b Note • Information of the picture profile setup does not appear when it is set to [OFF].. Adjusting the exposure The exposure is adjusted automatically in the default setting. If you want to record brighter or darker pictures than those of the auto exposure adjustment, use the manual adjustment function (p. 28), or customize the picture quality by using the PICTURE PROFILE function (p. 34).. Recording. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects When your subject has its back to the sun or other light, you can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from becoming shadowed. Assign the BACK LIGHT function to one of the ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 86 for details on how to assign a function.. ASSIGN 1 – 6. Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the BACK LIGHT function. . appears.. To cancel the back light function, press the button again.. ,continued. Recording. 25.

(26) b Note • The back light function is canceled when you press the ASSIGN button assigned to SPOTLIGHT. • You cannot use the back light function if 2 or more items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted manually.. Recording the subject lit by strong light – SPOTLIGHT When the subject is lit by strong light, such as in a theater, use the spotlight function to prevent people’s faces from appearing excessively white. Assign the SPOTLIGHT function to one of the ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 86 for details on how to assign a function.. Adjusting the white balance. You can adjust the white balance according to the light of the recording environment. The white balance adjustment data for 2 different recording conditions can be set up and memorized separately in memory A and B. During recording, you can recall the setup data from the memory with the WHT BAL (white balance) switch. The setup data will be retained for about 3 months as long as it is not readjusted even if the power is disconnected.. (one-push) WHT BAL ASSIGN 1 – 6. During recording or in the standby mode, press the ASSIGN button assigned to the SPOTLIGHT function. appears. To cancel the spotlight function, press the button again.. b Note • The spotlight function is canceled when you press the ASSIGN button assigned to BACK LIGHT. • You cannot use the spotlight function if 2 or more items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted manually.. 26. Recording. 1. During recording or in the standby mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode.. 2. Press WHT BAL.. 3. Set the WHT BAL switch to A or B.. 4. Shoot a white subject such as a piece of paper filling the entire screen under.

(27) the same lighting condition as that of the subject.. 5. Press. (one-push) WHT BAL.. A or B flashes quickly. When the white balance is adjusted, A or B lights up and the adjustment data is memorized.. To recall adjustment data from the memory 1 During recording or in the standby. 2 Set the WHT BAL switch to A or B. 3 Press WHT BAL. The white balance is set to the recalled adjustment. b Note • Avoid subjecting your camcorder to mechanical shock while A or B is flashing. • If A or B does not change from flashing to lit steadily, your camcorder is unable to set up the white balance. In this case, use the preset or automatic white balance.. To use the preset white balance Your camcorder has the preset white balance values for indoor recording and outdoor recording. In addition, you can adjust the color temperature ranging in ±7 steps from 5800K for outdoor recording (p. 58). A step is equivalent to about 500K.. 1 During recording or in the standby mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode.. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Item. Recording scene. [OUTDOOR] ( ). • general night views, neon signs, or fireworks • sunset, sunrise • under daylight fluorescent lamps. [INDOOR] (n). • at party or in studios where lighting conditions change quickly • under video lamps such as those in a studio, under sodium lamps, mercury lamps, or warm white fluorescent lamps. Recording. mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode.. 5 Select the desired item by turning the. It is set to [OUTDOOR] in the default setting.. 6 Press MENU to hide the menu screen. 7 Set the WHT BAL switch to PRESET. 8 Press WHT BAL. The white balance is set to the selected setting. z Tip • When [OUTDOOR] is selected, you can adjust the white balance value for outdoor recording in [WB OUTDR LVL] on the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 58). You can assign this function to one of the ASSIGN buttons (p. 86).. To restore the automatic white balance Press WHT BAL, or set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK. b Note • If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, shutter speed) also become temporarily automatic.. 2 Press MENU. 3 Select the (CAMERA SET) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 4 Select [WB PRESET] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. Recording. 27.

(28) Recording using manual adjustments You can manually adjust the iris, gain, etc. according to the brightness of the recording scene or in order to obtain desired effects. Adjust the iris, gain, shutter speed, and white balance after setting the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode. Depending on the position of the AUTO LOCK switch, you can hold or release the settings of these functions. Position. Purpose. AUTO LOCK. To adjust automatically.. Center (to release the auto lock mode). To adjust manually.. HOLD. Select this position after adjusting the settings manually to retain them.. Adjusting the iris. You can manually adjust the light volume entering the lens. As the iris is opened (smaller aperture values), the light volume increases. The range of focus narrows and only the subject appears in sharp focus. As the iris is closed (larger aperture values), the light volume decreases and the range of focus widens.. IRIS dial. See page 26 for details on how to adjust the white balance. b Note • If you want to set the exposure intentionally to other than a proper level, adjust the iris, gain, and shutter speed manually. • If you adjust only one of either iris, shutter speed, or gain manually, you can record with iris priority, shutter speed priority, or gain priority, respectively. z Tip • To adjust the brightness of pictures, set all of the iris, gain, and shutter speed to the manual adjustment mode, then rotate the iris dial.. 1. During recording or in the standby mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode.. 2. Press IRIS. The current aperture value (F) appears.. 3. Rotate the IRIS dial to a desired aperture value. The aperture value (F) varies from F1.6 to F11, and Close, and the corresponding value appears.. 28. Recording.

(29) To restore automatic adjustment Press IRIS, or set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK. b Note • If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items (gain, shutter speed, white balance) also become temporarily automatic. • As you shift the zoom from W (wide) to T (telephoto), the aperture value varies from F1.6 to F2.8.. Adjusting the gain. Adjust the gain manually when shooting blackish or dark objects if you do not want the AGC (auto gain control) to be activated.. During recording or in the standby mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode.. 2. Press GAIN. The current gain value appears.. 3. Set the GAIN switch to the desired position. 3 gain levels (H, M, L) are available. You can set the value for the respective positions with [GAIN SETUP] on the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 58). The default settings for each position are 18 dB (H), 9 dB (M) and 0 dB (L). The larger the number, the greater the gain.. To restore automatic adjustment Press GAIN, or set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK. b Note • If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, shutter speed, white balance) also become temporarily automatic. z Tip • You can increase the gain level up to about 36 dB by using Hyper-gain (p. 87).. Recording. 29. Recording. z Tip • You can select the rotation direction of the iris dial with [IRIS DIAL] on the (OTHERS) menu (p. 79). • The iris has an important effect on the “depth of field,” that is, the focused range. An open iris makes the depth of field shallower (shorter focused range), and a closed iris makes the depth of field deeper (longer focused range). Use the iris effectively according to your purpose of recording.. 1.

(30) Adjusting the shutter speed. number that appears on the screen, the slower the shutter speed.. To restore automatic adjustment You can manually adjust and fix the shutter speed for your convenience. Depending on the shutter speed, you can make the subject look still, or on the contrary, emphasize the fluidity of movement.. Press SHUTTER SPEED, or set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK. b Note • If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, white balance) also become temporarily automatic. z Tip • 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.. Adjusting the volume of light – ND FILTER. 1. During recording or in the standby mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode.. 2. Press SHUTTER SPEED.. 3. Adjust the shutter speed by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. When 60i is selected in [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu, you can select a shutter speed between 1/4 second and 1/ 10000 second. When 50i is selected in [50i/60i SEL], you can select a shutter speed between 1/3 second and 1/10000 second. The selected shutter speed appears on the screen. For example, if you select 1/100 second, [100] appears. The larger the number that appears on the screen, the faster the shutter speed. The smaller the. 30. Recording. You can record the subject clearly by using the ND filter when the recording environment is too bright. There are 2 levels of ND filter setting. ND filter 1 reduces the volume of light to about 1/6, and ND filter 2 to about 1/32.. If [ND1] or [ND2] flashes in the standby mode, set the ND FILTER switch to the respective position..

(31) If [ND1] flashes Set the ND FILTER switch to 1 to turn on [ND1]. If [ND2] flashes Set the ND FILTER switch to 2 to turn on [ND2]. If [ND OFF] flashes Set the ND FILTER switch to OFF to turn off the indicator.. If there is a part of the screen where brightness is over a certain level, the part may appear excessively white when played back. By displaying the zebra pattern on such a part, you can be reminded to adjust the brightness before recording. Select the brightness level to display the zebra pattern in the menu setting.. Recording. b Note • If you move the ND FILTER switch during recording, the picture and sound may be distorted. • If you adjust the iris manually, no ND filter indicator will appear even if the ND filter should be activated.. Displaying the zebra pattern to adjust the brightness. z Tip • If you close the iris extensively when recording a bright subject, diffraction may occur, resulting in a fuzzy focus. (This is a common phenomenon with video cameras.) The ND filter suppresses this phenomenon and gives better recording results.. 1. During recording or in the standby mode, press MENU.. 2. Select the (CAMERA SET) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 3. Select [ZEBRA LEVEL] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. ,continued. Recording. 31.

(32) 4. Select the desired level by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Select a value from [70] to [100] or [100+]. If you select [70], the zebra pattern appears at the part of 70±5 % of the brilliance signal. If you select [100+], the zebra pattern appears at all areas of the brilliance signal over 100 %. The default setting is [100+].. 5. Press MENU to hide the menu screen.. 6. Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to ZEBRA. The zebra pattern will appear.. To hide the zebra pattern. Adjusting the focus The focus is adjusted automatically in the default setting.. Adjusting the focus manually. You can adjust the focus manually according to the 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 and its background. – When you want to focus on a subject in the background.. Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to OFF. b Note • The zebra pattern is not recorded on the tape. • You cannot use the zebra pattern when the peaking function is activated (p. 34).. – To record a stationary subject using a tripod.. Focus ring. 32. Recording.

(33) 1. During recording or in the standby mode, set the FOCUS switch to MAN (manual). 9 appears.. 2. Rotate the focus ring and adjust the focus. 9 changes to. when the focus cannot be adjusted any farther. 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer.. Record the subject with PUSH AUTO pressed. If you release the button, the setting returns to manual focusing. Use this function to shift the focus from one subject to another. The scenes will transition smoothly. z Tip • The focal distance information (for when it is dark and hard to adjust the focus) appears for about 3 seconds in the following cases. (It will not be displayed correctly if you are using a conversion lens (optional).) – When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual. – When you rotate the focus ring. • If [EXP. FOCUS] on the (OTHERS) menu is set to [MANUAL OFF], the screen will remain expanded even a certain time have passed after you press EXPANDED FOCUS. The image returns to the original size when you press REC START/ STOP. • When [AF ASSIST] on the (CAMERA) menu is set to [ON], you can focus manually by rotating the focus ring during auto focusing (p. 61).. Recording. 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 fully magnify the image, then adjust the focus.. To focus automatically temporarily. To focus on a distant subject Record the subject with the FOCUS switch slid down to INFINITY. appears. If you release the switch, it returns to automatic focusing. Use this function to record a distant subject when a close subject is focused using automatic focusing.. To use the expanded focus Press EXPANDED FOCUS. [EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the center of the screen is magnified by about 2 times. It will be easier to confirm the focus setting during manual focusing. The screen returns to the original size after about 5 seconds. As long as the focus ring is rotated, the image remains magnified. The image returns to the original size in about 2 seconds after you release the ring, or when you press REC START/ STOP.. To adjust the focus automatically Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO. Recording. 33.

(34) Enhancing the outline to focus – PEAKING You can enhance the outline of the image on the screen for easier focusing.. Customizing the picture quality – PICTURE PROFILE You can customize the picture quality by adjusting the color intensity, brightness, white balance, 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 picture on the TV or monitor screen. At the default setting, [PP1] through [PP6] are registered with picture quality settings for the following recording conditions. Picture profile number. Recording condition. PP1. Appropriate setting to record in the HDV format. PP2. Appropriate setting to record in the DVCAM (DV) format. PP3. Appropriate setting to record people. b Note • The peaking is not recorded on the tape. • You cannot use the peaking function when the zebra pattern is activated (p. 31).. PP4. Appropriate setting to record film-like pictures. PP5. Appropriate setting to record sunset. z Tip • For easier focusing, use peaking together with the expanded focus. • You can change peaking color and level in [PEAKING] on the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 60).. PP6. Appropriate setting to record in black and white. During recording or in standby mode, set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to PEAKING.. To cancel peaking Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to OFF.. 34. Recording. You can change the above default settings at your convenience..

(35) Item. Adjustment. [SKINTONE To make wrinkles less DTL] noticeable by suppressing the outlines on the part in skin color to be enhanced. [OFF]: No adjustment [TYPE1] (the color range recognized as a skin color is narrow) to [TYPE3] (the color range recognized as a skin color is wide). 1 2. In the standby mode, press PICTURE PROFILE. Select a picture profile number by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. [PP1] through [PP6] are available.. 3. Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 4. Select an item to be adjusted by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 5. Adjust the picture quality by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Item. Adjustment. [COLOR LEVEL]. –7 (low) to +7 (high) –8: black and white. [COLOR PHASE]. –7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish). [SHARPNESS]. 0 (softer) to 15 (clearer). [AE SHIFT]. –7 (darker) to +7 (lighter). [AGC LIMIT]. Select the upper limit for the auto gain control (AGC) ([OFF], 12dB, 6dB, 0dB). [OFF] is 18dB.. [AT IRIS LMT]. Select the highest aperture value for the automatic adjustment (F11, F6.8, F4).. Recording. [SKINTONE Sets the enhancement level of LVL] the edge of the part in skin color for setting [SKINTONE DTL]. [HIGH] (to enhance strongly) to [LOW] (to enhance weakly). [WB SHIFT] –7 (to make white parts bluish) to +7 (to make white parts reddish) [ATW SENS]. To set the auto white balance operation under a reddish light source such as an incandescent lamp or candle, or under a blueish light source such as in outdoor shade. [HIGH] (reddishness or blueishness is reduced) to [LOW] (reddishness or blueishness is increased) [ATW SENS] is not effective under a clear sky or the sun.. [BLACK STRTCH]. [ON]: To raise the γ curve characteristics of the dark part so that the gradation of the dark part is reproduced better.. ,continued. Recording. 35.

(36) Item. Adjustment. [CINEMATONE γ ]. [OFF]: Normal recording [TYPE1]: A better tone scale than the standard video gamma reproduces natural intermediate colors between a skin color and neutral colors. A skin color will look lively when recorded with this setting. Further, the reproduction of extremely precise description of highlighted parts provides depth in pictures. [TYPE2]: In addition to the features of [TYPE1], this setting is capable of extremely precise description of the entire exposure zone from shadowed parts to highlighted parts, which enables reproduction of a deeper black.. [CINEFRAME]. When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 60i [OFF]: Normal recording [CINEFRAME 30]: Pictures are recorded with a cinema-like atmosphere. This produces the feeling of smoothness better than [CINEFRAME 24]. [CINEFRAME 24]: Pictures are recorded with the atmosphere of 24 frames per second adopted by film recording. When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 50i [OFF]: Normal recording [CINEFRAME 25]: Pictures are recorded with a cinema-like atmosphere.. 6. [COPY]. To copy a picture profile setting to other picture profiles.. [RESET]. To restore the default setting of the picture profile.. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other items.. 8. Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. A picture profile indicator appears.. To cancel the picture profile recording Select [OFF] in step 2, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.. To check the picture profile settings During recording or in the standby mode, press STATUS CHECK (p. 24).. To copy the picture profile setting to other picture profiles 1 Press PICTURE PROFILE. 2 Select the number of the picture profile to be copied from by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 3 Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 4 Select [COPY] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 5 Select the number of the picture profile to be copied to by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 6 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. If you decide not to copy the settings, select [NO].. 7 Press PICTURE PROFILE. To reset the picture profile settings You can reset the picture profile settings by picture profile number. You cannot reset all picture profile settings at once.. 1 Press PICTURE PROFILE. 2 Select the number of the picture profile to be reset by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 3 Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 4 Select [RESET] by turning the SEL/. 7. 36. Select [ RETURN] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. Recording. PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 5 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial..

(37) If you decide not to reset the picture profile, select [NO].. 6 Press PICTURE PROFILE.. Adjusting the audio recording level – Microphone volume level You can adjust the microphone volume while recording. Checking the volume with headphones is recommended. If you input external audio sources, you can adjust the recording level of channel 1 and channel 2 separately. (To adjust the volume of the internal microphone, operate the AUDIO SELECT CH1 switch and the CH1 dial. The recording level of channel 1 and channel 2 are adjusted in unison.). 1. Recording. b Note • If you select [TYPE3] in [SKINTONE DTL], the effect may also be applied to a color that is not a skin color. • When [SKINTONE DTL] is set to [OFF], [SKINTONE LVL] setting will not be effective, and the edge of the part of skin color will be enhanced at the strongest level. • If you adjust all of the iris, shutter speed and gain manually, you cannot obtain the effect of [AE SHIFT]. • If you adjust the iris manually, you cannot obtain the effect of [AT IRIS LMT]. • If the object is so bright that the aperture value set in [AT IRIS LMT] is not appropriate, the shutter speed may reach: – up to 1/2000 when [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu is set to 60i. – up to 1/1750 when [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu is set to 50i. • If you adjust the gain manually, you cannot obtain the effect of [AGC LIMIT]. • If you select [CINEFRAME 24] when the shutter speed is slower than 1/30, the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/60. • If you select [CINEFRAME 30] when the shutter speed is slower than 1/15, the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/30. • If you select [CINEFRAME 25] when the shutter speed is slower than 1/12, the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/25. • If you change the setting of [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu, [CINEFRAME] is set to [OFF] for PP1 through PP6.. Customizing the sound. Set the AUDIO SELECT switch of the channel to be adjusted (CH1 or CH2) to MAN. To adjust the internal microphone, set the CH1 switch to MAN. ,continued. Recording. 37.

(38) The audio level meter appears.. 2. During recording or in the standby mode, adjust the volume of the microphone by turning the AUDIO LEVEL dial. Adjust the microphone level of channel 1 by turning the CH1 dial, and that of channel 2 by turning the CH2 dial. Adjust the internal microphone volume by turning the CH1 dial.. Connecting external audio sources Connect an external microphone and/or audio device to the INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors.. To attach an external microphone Only a microphone of 21 mm in diameter can be attached.. 1 Loosen the microphone holder screw, To restore automatic adjustment. and open the cover.. Set the AUDIO SELECT switch of the manually adjusted channels to AUTO. b Note • You cannot adjust the volume of audio input via the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the HDV/DV jack. z Tip • To check the audio setting information in greater detail, press STATUS CHECK (p. 24). You can also check the microphone volume during automatic adjustment. • When using an external microphone, set [MIC SELECT] on the (AUDIO SET) menu to [XLR] (p. 65). • To link the audio level of channel 1 and channel 2 when using external microphones, select the (AUDIO SET) menu, [XLR SET], [XLR AGC LINK], then [LINKED] (p. 66). Make sure that the AUDIO SELECT switches, CH1 and CH2, are both set to AUTO.. 2 Place the microphone in the microphone holder, close the cover, and tighten the screw. Hook the microphone cable on the cable holder. External microphone (optional) Cable holder. b Note • If the microphone part of the attached external microphone is long, it may obstruct the light of a video light, etc. attached to the shoe adaptor.. 38. Recording.

(39) 1. In the standby mode, press MENU.. Align the pins of the plug to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 connectors, and connect them securely.. 2. Select the (AUDIO SET) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 3. Select [MIC SELECT] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 4. Select [XLR] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 5. Select [XLR SET] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. Selecting the recording channel. 6. Select [XLR CH SET] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. The following settings are required to record the audio source connected to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector.. 7. Select a channel by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. XLR connector (male). Connector. XLR CH SET. INPUT1. CH1. Channel 1. CH1, CH2. Channel 1 Channel 2. CH1. Channel 2. CH1, CH2. None. INPUT2. 8. Recorded channel. Set [INPUT1 LEVEL] or [INPUT2 LEVEL], and the PHANTOM switch for each connector. Source. Connector. Menu. PHANTOM switch. Microphone. INPUT1. [INPUT1 LEVEL] – [MIC]. ON. INPUT2. [INPUT2 LEVEL] – [MIC]. ON. ,continued. Recording. 39. Recording. To connect the cable of the microphone or audio device.

(40) 9. Source. Connector. Menu. PHANTOM switch. Audio device. INPUT1. [INPUT1 LEVEL] – [LINE]. OFF. INPUT2. [INPUT2 LEVEL] – [LINE]. OFF. Recording a picture using various features Developing scenes smoothly – Shot transition. Press MENU to hide the menu screen.. b Note • When you use an external microphone, make sure that the wind screen will not be included in the picture using [ALLSCAN MODE] (p. 87). • If you connect a device other than PHANTOM compatible devices, set the PHANTOM switch to OFF. Otherwise, the connected device may be damaged. z Tip • To avoid the noise caused by strong wind, set [INPUT1 WIND] or [INPUT2 WIND] to [ON], according to the connector the external device is connected to (p. 67). • It is recommended that you set [MIC NR] to [OFF] (p. 65) when: – you use the microphone at a distance from the camcorder. – you set [XLR CH SEL] to [CH1], and input sound only from the INPUT1 connector. – you set [INPUT1 LEVEL]/[INPUT2 LEVEL] to [LINE].. You can register the settings of focus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter speed, and white balance, and then change the recording setting from the current one to the registered one, resulting in a smooth transition of scenes (Shot transition). For example, you can shift the focus from closer objects to farther objects, or change the depth of field by adjusting the iris. In addition, you can develop scenes under different recording 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. SHOT A. SHOT B. Set the transition curve and duration using [SHOT TRANS] on the (CAMERA SET) menu. You can use a timer to start the shot transition (p. 59).. 40. Recording.

(41) REC START/STOP. Recording using the Shot transition function 1 Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC repeatedly to turn on the EXEC lamp.. 2 Press REC START/STOP. 3 Press the button (A or B) in which the desired setting was stored. Pictures will be recorded with the settings that were changed automatically from the current ones to the stored ones. 1 2 0 min REC SHOT TRANS. S. Step 1: Store the settings 1 Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC repeatedly to turn on the STORE lamp.. 2 Adjust the desired items manually. To adjust the camera setup items such as iris manually, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode. See pages 26 to 30 for details on adjustment.. 3 Press a button (A or B) to select the storage location. The setting is stored in the selected button. The settings are called Shot A and Shot B respectively. b Note • If you set the POWER switch to OFF, the settings stored in Shot A and B are deleted.. Step 2: Check the stored settings (Shot) 1 Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC repeatedly to turn on the CHECK lamp.. 2 Press the button (A or B) in which the setting was stored. The selected setting will take effect on the picture on the screen. The focus, zoom, and so on, are automatically adjusted as stored in the setting. b Note • You cannot check the transition time, curve set, and start timer using [SHOT TRANS] on the (CAMERA SET) menu.. Transition bar S: start E: end. Recording. 00:00:05:00 EXEC SHOT A SHOT B. E 3 sec. Countdown display*. *Appears when the start timer is activated.. b Note • You cannot zoom, focus, or adjust manually while checking or activating the Shot transition. • When you change [SHOT TRANS] on the (CAMERA SET) menu, turn off the STORE/ CHECK/EXEC lamp by pressing the button. • You cannot return from the stored Shot A or 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 PROFILE – MENU – P-MENU – EXPANDED FOCUS – STATUS CHECK z Tip • You can record using both settings by making them change either from Shot A to Shot B or from Shot B to Shot A. For example, to change from Shot A to Shot B, turn on the CHECK lamp and press A followed by REC START/STOP, then turn on the EXEC lamp and press B. • You can rehearse the shot transition by pressing the button (A or B), in which the desired setting was stored, before pressing REC START/STOP in step 2.. Recording. 41.

(42) To cancel the operation Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC repeatedly until the STORE/CHECK/EXEC lamps are all turned off.. 5. Select a revision type by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. [OFF] Normal recording.. Revising a specific color – Color Correction. [COLOR REVISN] Revises the color that has been set in the memory. You cannot revise the color that is not included in the memory (the part is displayed in black and white as set in [COLOR EXTRCT]).. You can select and revise up to 2 specific colors of objects, such as leaves and sky, that will be recorded in your favorite color tone.. [COLOR EXTRCT] Displays only the parts set in the memory in color, and displays other parts in black and white. You can use this not only as an effect, but also for checking a color when you set the memory. appears.. 6. Select [MEMORY SEL] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. [1] (the default setting) Only memory 1 is effective.. 42. [2] Only memory 2 is effective.. 1. During recording or in the standby mode, press MENU.. 2. Select the (CAMERA SET) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 7. Select [MEM1 COLOR] or [MEM2 COLOR] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 3. Select [COLOR CORRCT] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 8. Adjust [PHASE], [RANGE], and [SATURATION] while referring to “To specify a color” (p. 43).. 4. Select [TYPE] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 9. Select [MEM1 REVISN] or [MEM2 REVISN] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. Recording. [1&2] Both memories 1 and 2 are effective..

(43) 10Adjust the color tone. Increasing [R] makes the selected color reddish, and decreasing [R] makes it less reddish (as cyan increases). Increasing [B] makes the selected color blueish, and decreasing [B] makes it less blueish (as yellow increases). No adjustment will be made at 0.. To specify a color Select. PHASE. Color phase from 0 through 31. 0 (violet) - 8 (red) - 16 (yellow) - 24 (green) - 31 (blue) In the default setting, memory 1 is set to 19, memory 2 to 8.. RANGE. Range of color phase from 0 though 31. 0: No color is selected. 1: Narrow range (single color) - 31: Wide range (The other colors of similar color phase are also selected.) In the default setting, memory 1 is set to 13, memory 2 to 8.. SATURATION. Color saturation from 0 through 31. 0: Colors from deep to light are all selected - 31: Only deep colors are selected. In the default setting, memory 1 is set to 0, memory 2 to 15.. 11Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.. 12Press MENU to hide the menu screen. To cancel the operation Select [OFF] in step 5. b Note • If the selected color range is too narrow, the color revision may not be visible. • In the [COLOR EXTRCT] setting, only the colors of the effective memory are applied. • In the [COLOR REVISN] setting, the color of the memory that is set to be ineffective will neither be applied nor revised. z Tip • If you set both memories to the same setting, the revision effect will be doubled. • The Color Correction setting will be retained even if the power is turned off. However, if you want to revise colors influenced by time of a day, weather, location, etc., it is recommended that you revise them just before recording. • If you change the setting of the white balance value, [WB SHIFT] of PICTURE PROFILE, [SATURATION], and [PHASE], color range and phase adjusted will change. If the above settings have changed from when you set the Color Correction, check the Color Correction setting before recording. • When the white balance is adjusted automatically, the white balance setting may vary automatically depending on the object. To use the Color Correction effectively, adjust the white balance manually.. Recording. Option. A recommended way to specify a color 1 Select [COLOR EXTRCT] to change colors to black and white, except the target color. You will easily recognize the selected range.. 2 Set [RANGE] to 4 or 5 to make a memory of a single color.. 3 Set [SATURATION] to 0 to select very light colors.. 4 Set [PHASE] so that a color is applied to the target object.. 5 Set [RANGE] so that the desired range of the picture can be previewed in the selected color.. 6 If you do not need the light colored part, set [SATURATION] so that colors are applied only to the desired part.. 7 To use the setting as a revised color, select [OK], go back to [TYPE] and change the setting from [COLOR EXTRCT] to [COLOR REVISN].. Recording. 43.

(44) Fading in and out of a scene – FADER You can add the following effects to currently recording pictures. Assign the FADER function to one of the ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 86 for details on how to assign a function.. 2. Press REC START/STOP. The FADER indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete.. To cancel the operation Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the FADER function repeatedly until the FADER indicators disappear. b Note • You cannot use the FADER function together with [FRAME REC] (Frame recording).. Recording an index signal at the beginning of recording. ASSIGN 1 – 6 REC START/STOP. If you make an index for a scene, you can easily search for the scene later (p. 56). The index function will make it easier to check the transition of recording or edit your pictures using index signals. Assign the index function to one of the ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 86 to assign a function.. [BLACK FADER]. [WHITE FADER]. ASSIGN 1 – 6. 1. Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the FADER function in the standby mode (to fade in) or during recording (to fade out). Each time you press the button, the indicator changes as follows: [BLACK FADER] t [WHITE FADER] t no display. 44. Recording. REC START/STOP.

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