Page 1 Support Website. IF|i_V Mi0i,..,+,0.,a. _.:.. el Ham, http://www.sony.net/ IrffoLITHIUM Video Cassette MEMaRYSTI[K _+ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) HDV 1080i -free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan © 2006 Sony Corporation 2887514110...
Page 2 ..To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION: REDUCE RISK ELECTRIC SNOCK, REMOVE COVER BACK}. USER-SERVICEA6LE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING QUAUFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Cleaning For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating Unplug the set from the w:dl outlet bef_>re the appliance, and keep this manual cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners future reference. or aerosol cleaners.
Page 4 INPORTANTSAFEGUARDS {Continued/ Lightning Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to tile added proteclinn this dnrir'lg a ]ightnir'lg slorm, or when it is left unallended and unused 121r set, ask tile service technician 1o perlornl routine long periods ol thne, unplug il lrnm file wall safety checks (as specilied by file manul_tclurer) nutlel and discolmect file antenna or cable syslem.
Page 5 Record the serial number in the space modifications not expressly approved in this provided below. Reler to these numbers whenever manual could void your authority to operate this you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. product. Note Model No. HDR-FX7...
Page 6 Read this first {Continued/ the user is encouraged to try to correct the • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick inteHi_rence by one or more of the following Duo" can be used only with nleHsl.lres: "Memory Stick PRO" compatible Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. equipment.
Page 7 Note • Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. • The carncorder is not dustproof, dripproof Take pictures of the sun only in low light or waterproof. conditions, such as at dusk. See "Maintenance and precautions"...
Page 8 About t heCarlZeisslens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system video cameras and offers a quality...
Page 9 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..............Read this first ................... Trying out the new HDV format! ............. Features of this camcorder ..............Handy Functions for Recording .............. Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! ........... Step 1: Checking supplied items ............Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover ........
Page 10 Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ....Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info) ........Locating a scene on a tape ..............Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) ....Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ....
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting ..................Warning indicators and messages ............Using your camcorder abroad .............. HDV format and recording/playback ............ About the "Memory Stick"..............About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ..........About i.LINK ..................Maintenance and precautions .............. Specifications ..................Identifying parts and controls ...............
Page 12 ER_ioy#Pg pictures _##h high flefit_itio_ quaf#y Trying eut the new HDV fermat! The HDV format has about 2 times the horizontal resolution of a standard TV resulting about 4 times the amount of pixels providing high quality images. Being HDV format compliant, your camcorder is ready...
Page 13 Superb spectroscopic characteristics and high definition are achieved by the use of three ClearVid CMOS sensors developed by Sony for high definition, enabling reproduction of digital high definition with excellent sensitivity and color reproducibility. [] CarlZeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 20Xoptical zoomlensinstalled...
Page 14 HandyFunctionsfor Recording You call record 1.2M still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" during recording movie. Moving subjects call be shot ill smooth moving slow-motion. Two settings profiles, including brightness, color, etc., call be saved ill your camcorder. This enables you to use saved settings data to quickly...
Page 15 Viewingvideo recordedin the HDVformat! Pictures recorded ill the HDV format call be played back as crisp HD (high definition) picture on a high definition TV. • For details on HDVI080i specification compliant TVs, see page 53. Your camcorder call down convert video recorded ill the HDV format to SD (standard definition) quality for playback on a conventional TV.
Page 16 Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems Make sure that you have following items Large eyecup(I) (p. 23) supplied with your carncorder. The number ill the parentheses indicates number of that item supplied. • The cassette tape and "Memory Stick Duo" are not included. See page 26, 105 and 106 for compatible cassettes and "Memory Stick Duo"...
Page 17 Step 2: Attachingthe lens hoodwith lens cover To opentheshutter of the Lenshood withlenscover Move the lens cover lever up and down open o1"close the lens cover. Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open the lens cover, and move Lens hood fixing screw the lever to CLOSE to close the lens...
Page 18 Step 3: Chargingthe batterypack You can charge the battery by With the I_ mark on the DC plug attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery facing the cassette compartment, pack (L series) to your camcorder. connect the AC Adaptor to the DC Note IN jack on your camcorder.
Page 19 Aftercharging thebattery Recording t ime The CHARGE lamp turns off wben the Approximate time (rain.) available when battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC you use a fully charged battery pack. Adaptor from the DC IN,jack. Recording in the HDV format "8"Tip •...
Page 20 Step 3: 8barging the battery pack {Santinued} Playingtime • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you Approximate time (rain.) available when camcnrder. yonr you use a fully charged battery pack. HDV format pictures You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain...
Page 21: Properly
Step 4: Turningthe poweronand holdingyour camcorderproperly To record or play back, slide the POWER Hold the camcorder properly. switch to the respective direction. When using it for the first time, [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 24). ¢D POWER switch Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip belt.
Page 22 Step 5: Adjustingthe LCDpanel andviewfinder Toturnoff theLCDbacklightto make thebattery last longer Open the LCD panel while pressing tS"ess and hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO OPEN button 90 degrees to the camcorder button for a few seconds until :_o'F_ appears. ((_)), then rotate it to the best angle to This setting is practical...
Page 23 Whenthepicture in theviewfinder is hardtosee If you cannot see the picture ill the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and align it with the eyecup groove ill the viewfinder. You call attach the large eyecup facing either the right or left side.
Page 24 Step 6: Setting the date andtime Set the date and time when using this Select _'_J (OTHERS)by turning camcorder for the first time. If you do )lot set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then appears every time you turn on your...
Page 25 "_i° Tip • The dale and lime do nol appeal" during recording, but lhey are automalically recorded on lhe lape, and can be displayed during playback ([DATA CODE] (p. 67)). You call change the on-screen displays to show messages ill a specified language. Select the screen language ill [LANGUAGE] (p.
Page 26: Stick Duo
Step7: Insertinga tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" Note • Do not push the portion marked _DO NOT PUSH) while it is sliding in. It You call use mini DV |_, cassettes _nly cause a malfln]ction. (p. 105). Close the lid. Slide and hold the _-- OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.
Page 27 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in the right direction until it clicks. Access lamp Note • If yOU insert "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.
Page 28 Regorflh_g/Playflack Recording Rec lamp button [] food PHOTO/EXPANDED. FOCUS button Rec lam POWER switch REC START/STOP button [] This camcorder records movies on tape and still images on "Memory Stick Duo". procedure for recording movies is below. • This camcorder can record movies in either HDV or DV format. The factory setting is HDV format ([REC FORMAT] p.
Page 29 Press the REC START/STOP button (or [_). [STBY] -..+ IREC] The Rec lamp lights up during recording. To stop the movie recording, press the REC START/STOP button again. "_" Tips • When recording in HDV format, the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recoMing in DV lormat, you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([DV WIDE REC] p.
Page 30 Torecord still images Press the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button. The image is recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo." Recording is complete when [l[[l[[Idisappears. You call also record still images during movie recording. "_" Tips • When you are not recording a movie, you will hear the shutter click. •...
Page 31 Playback Zoom lever PLAY button switch VOLUME/ OWER MEMORY button SEL/PUSH EXEC dial MEMORY/PLAY MEMORY/INDEX button button You call play back movies as follows. POWER While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to VCR. "o Start playing back. Press _ (rewind) to go to the point you want...
Page 32 Tosearch fora scene whileviewinga movie Press IIH_/'_,gl during playback (Picture Search). To view during fast forward press and hold and to view during rewind press and hold _ (Skip Scan), Note • Reverse picture sem'ch/skip scan is not possible with tapes recorded in HDV lk)rmat. Toadjustthevolume Adjust using...
Page 33: Recordings
Changing the settingsof your camcorder recordings IUsing thehandle zoom (_) Set the handle zoom switch to H (high) or L (low). "_" Tip • You can set the zoom speed of the handle zoom lever in [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 61 ). (_) Press the handle zoom lever [] to zoom...
Page 34 Cha_ging the settings of your camco_der recordings {goi_tinued} Rotate the focus ring [] and adjust the focus. changes to l_ when the focus cannot he adjusted any farther. changes to _ when the focus cannot he adjusted any closer. fO Note •...
Page 35 You can assign any one of [EXPOSURE] (the default setting), [IRIS] and [AE • The focal distance information (lor when it is SHIFT] to the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial [] dark and hard to adjust the locus) appears lor about 3 seconds in the lollowing cases. (It will from the menu (p.
Page 36 Cha_ging the settings of your camco_der recordings {goi_tinued} "8° Tips Adjust the picture quality • The range of f_mus, an important effect of the aperture, is called lhe deplh of field. The deplh turning the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial ol field gets shallower as the aperlure is opened, and deeper as lhe aperture is closed.
Page 37 -i_-Tip If NO1 flashes during standby mode, set the ND FILTER switch to l to turn on the • This is convenient for adjusling the brighlness No 1 indicator. If No 2 flashes, set the ND while a hislogram (p. 65) is displayed. FILTER switch to 2 to turn on the NO2...
Page 38 Cha_ging the settings of your camco_der recordings {goi_tinued} @ At[just the shutter speed b_ turning SEL/PUSH EXEC dial [Oj. You call set a shutter speed between second 1/10000 second. The selected shutter speed appears the screen. For example, if you select 1/100 second, [100] appears.
Page 39 To restore the automatic w hite The display changes, t_o_ A ----*_P.,_B balance -_.'- (OUTDOOR)_ (INDOOR) tS"ess the WHT BAL button or set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK. _eA A • White balance vahms Notes (MEMORY adjusted for light •...
Page 40 Cha_ging the settings of your camco_der reco_dings {goi_tinued} Tochange thepicture profile You can change the settings in [PPl] through [PP6]. Appropriate selting to (_) Press the PICTURE PROFILE button :PORTRAIT record people (_) Select the PICTURE PROFILE number Appropriate selting lo :CINEMA record fihn-like pictures...
Page 41 (_) Select a letter by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial [_, then press the dial. [PROFILE To name the set picture Repeat this operation until a complete NAME] profiles [PP1 ] through name is entered. [PP6] (p. 39) PICT. PROFILE [COPY] To copy a picture profile V ....
Page 42: Buttons
Assigningthe of yss_ gha_SisS ths ssttisSs samss_dsr rsssrdisgs {gsstisssd/ functionsto the ASSIGN buttons Toresetthepicture profilesettings You call reset the picture profile settings You may need to assign some functions to each picture profile number. You cannot the ASSIGN buttons. You can assign a reset all picture profile settings...
Page 43 5 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial [_, then press the dial. ASSIGN button Press the MENU button [] to hide the menu. "_" Tips • Shol transili(m is assigned lo the ASSIGN buttons 1, 2 and 3 (p. 45). Cancel lhe shot transition assignment lo relurn lo the pre-setling assignment.
Page 44 kssigNng th8 (u_stions to th8 kS$(GNbuttons, If you make all index for a scene, you call easily search for the scene later (p. 50). You can view about 2 seconds of the scene The index function will make it easier recorded just before...
Page 45 You call set the transition curve Press the ASSIGN button to duration using [SHOT TRANS] (p. 62). which [END SEARCH] is ASSIGN button1-3 assigned. The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the carncorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished.
Page 46 assigning the _u_stions to the ASSIGN buttons {Continued) from the current ones to the stored ones. Check the stored settings @ Press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly "_" Tip to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION • Press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly to CHECK screen.
Page 47: Camcorder
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder You can check the setup value of the following items. • Audio setup such as [DV AUDIO MIX] (p. 64) • Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 69) • Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p.
Page 48 C_aa_in_/c_eckin_ t_e sett_s in yoa_ ca_cordar {Co_t_aaedl Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button The approximate recordable time in the selected format and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing...
Page 49 Locatinga scene on a tape Press <I<IREW The tape stops automatically wben the tape counter reaches "0:00:00." The tape counter returns to the time code display, and the zero set memory display disappears. Press PLAY Playback starts frorn the point designated "0:00:00"...
Page 50 Lacatin# a scene a_ a tape {go_tinued) Playback starts automatically fl'om the Press _ (previous)/l_l_l (next) point where the selected index signal recorded. [] on the Remote Commander select a recording date. You call select the previous or the next date of the present point on the tape.
Page 51 Playingthe picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC power (p. 18). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.
Page 52 Haying the picture o_ a TV {Continued) Jacks on yourcamcorder Open the ,jack cover and connect the cable. Q--- ... >,_" Signal flow _'_, (IN/OUT REC) COMPONENT menu --+ Component video cable VIDEOIN [VCR HDV/DV] (supplied) (Green) IAUTO] (p. 69) (Blue) PB/CB @ ..
Page 53 .._:, Signal flow HDMI (IN/OUT REC) morn,-_ HDMI cable (optional) [VCR HDV/DV] _....[AUTO] (p. 69) Notes • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. • Pictures in the DV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the pictures.
Page 54 P_ayingthe picture o_ a TV {Continued) Tosettheaspect r atioaccording t o theconnected T V(16:9/4:3) Change [TV TYPE] setting to match your TV (p. 70). Note • When you play back a tape recorded ira the DV lormat on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, sel [DV WIDE RECI to [OFF1 (an your camcorder when recording a picture (p.
Page 55 .._:, Signal flow (IN/OUT REC) lllenu AN connecting cable with S VIDEO [VCR HDV/DV] [AUTO] (p. (,9) S VIDEO (optional) [TV TYPE] -_ _(Red) [16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 70) White) AUDIO "..(Yellow) VIDEO Notes • When connecling only an S VIDE() plug (S VIDE() channel), audio...
Page 56 Us#_g _b_Mem_ Usingthe menuitems _5 AUDIO SET (p. 64) You call change various settings o1"make detailed ac[justments using the menu items DISPLAY SET (p. 65) displayed on the screen. IN/OUT REC (p. 69) _MEMORY SET (p. 71) OTHERS (p. 73) No]flEB_......
Page 57 Menu items Available menu items vary depending on the POWER switch position, Position of POWER switch: __ _ (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 59) EXPOSURE/IRIS SMTH SLW REC CNTRST ENHCR STEADYSHOT COLOR BAR AF ASSIST AE SHIFT AE RESPONSE AGC LIMIT AT IRIS LMT AWB SENS FLCKR REDUCE...
Page 58 Menu items {Centinued) Position of POWERswitch: __ (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 69) REC FORMAT VCR HDV/DV • DV REC MODE • • DV WIDE REC • COMPONENT • • i.LINK CONV • • TV TYPE • • (MEMORY SET) menu (p. 71) QUALITY •...
Page 59 (CAMERA SET) menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions(EXPOSURE/IRIS/ STEADYSHOT/BACK LIGHT, etc.) Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the general The default settings are marked with •. shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth The indicators ill parentheses appear...
Page 60 Select "ahen a wide conversion lens (optional) is attached. This mode is the When you set [AF ASSIST] to [ON], you most effective with Sony VCL-HG0862 can briefly focus manually by turning wide conversion lens. focus ring during the auto focus.
Page 61 • INTELLIGENT Adjustment is automatically performed to achieve a natural atmosphere according to You call adjust the exposure between the brightness of the scene. (dark) and +7 (bright) using the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. [] and the setting value appear HIGH when [AE SHIFT] is set to anything...
Page 62 tS+ess the MENU button ---+ select the _(CAMERA SET) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC ASSIGN button 1 several times beR)re changing [TRANS TIME] or [TRANS CURVE] setting. Select this setting to set the transition time and curve. See page 45 for details on using the shot transition function.
Page 63 • You cannot use the back light lhnction if 2 or To cancel before starting the operation, more items otlt of iris, gain, and shutter speed select [OFF] in step (_). are adjusted manually. Once you press the REC START/STOP •...
Page 64 ,(AUDIOSET)menu Settings for the audio recording (AUDIO REC LV/DV AU. MODE, etc.) Note • When recording in the HDV fommt, sound is The default settings are marked with •. automatically recorded in [16B1T] mode. The indicators ill parentheses appear when the items are selected.
Page 65 [] (DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings of the display andthe Notes viewfinder (MARKER/VFB.LIGHT/DATA • You cannot adjust the hulance of the sound CODE,etc.) recorded on a tape in the 16-bit DV audio mode. • The setting automatically returns to the default setting when you set the POWER switch OFF The default settings are marked with _'.
Page 66 tS"ess the MENU button ---+ select the _ (DISPLAY SET) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC d a. Note This item is useful when you adjust exposure. You call adjust EXPOSURE/ • Screen indicators are not output l]rom the analog IRIS while checking [HISTOGRAM] jacks when a marker is displayed.
Page 67 • The items displayed by setting [CAM DATA • When you select [BRIGHT], Ihe recordable DSP] to [ON] are difli_rent fi'om the items that time with the battery is slighlly reduced. will be displayed when [DATA CODE] is set to [CAMERA DATA] (p.
Page 68 _'ess the MENU button ---+ select the _ (DISPLAY SET) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC d a. ,!::_ 60min 0:00:00 • AUTO Displays the remaining tape indicator about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below. i_ilHDV1080i 60rnin[_] • When you set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA witb a cassette inserted.
Page 69 (IN/OUTREC) menu Recordingsettings, input and output Plays back only the portions recorded settings (VCR HDV/DV/DV REC MODE/DV HDV format. WIDE REC/TV TYPE, etc.) During i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs only HDV lbrmatted signals from the _, HDV/DV interface (i.LINK), and records/ The default settings are marked with...
Page 70 tS"ess the MENU button ---+ select the _,, (IN/OUT REC) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC LP L(_P) and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. Increases the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). Notes • If you record in the LP mode, a mosaicqike You can convert signals in HDV format...
Page 71 (MEMORY SET) menu Settings f or the"Memory StickDuo" Select to view your pictures on a 4:3 (QUALITY/ALL ERASE, etc.) standard HDV/DV (16:9) DV (4:3) format The default settings are marked with •. format pictures )ictures The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.
Page 72 (4:3). Note You do not need to format the "Memory • The specifications are for the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. The number Stick Duo" since it is already formatted at of recordable pictures varies depending on the the facto U.
Page 73 (OTHERS) menu Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (USB SELECT/QUICK REC/ BEEP, etc.) When you select [YES], you call create a The default settings are marked with _'. new folder (102MSDCF to 999MSDCF) The indicators in parentheses appear when a "Memory Stick Duo."...
Page 74 tS"ess the MENU button ---+ select the _ (OTHERS) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. ] Note @ Change the profile name b'y turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC diah • If [EXP.FOCUS] is selected, you cannot record still images with the main unit button. Please "_"...
Page 75 I,,ON When you set [PB ZOOM] to [ON], call enlarge movie images about 1.1 to 5 Actiw_tes a melody when you start/stop recording. times (still images about 1.5 to 5 times). (The default setting is [OFFI). You call adjust the magnification with the zoom Cancels the melody.
Page 76 DubbiW/Ed#iW Dubbingto VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. Connect your carncorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 18). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR, DVD/HDD...
Page 77 Jacks on yourcamcorder Open the ,jack cover and connect the cable. Using ani.LINKcable(optional) The dubbed format (HDV/DV) differs depending on the recoMing format or the format supported by the VCR/DVD device. See the table below for selecting the appropriate settings, and perform necessary menu...
Page 78 #ubbing t# VC& #V#Ng# #evice, etco{g#_tinued) Notes If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the appropriate input • When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to IAUTO], and (such as video inputl and video input2). the signal switches between HDV and DV formats, the picture and snund are interrupted temporarily.
Page 79 Recordingpictures from a VCR • When dubbing to a DVD recorder from ynm" You can record pictures from a VCR on a camcorder in DV format through an i.LINK tape. You can record a scene as a still image cable, nnt operate yotu"...
Page 80 Recording pictures from a VCR{Continued/ HDV1080i AV device with compatible device i.LINK jack Set the POWER switch to VCR. Set the input signal of your -_ HD quality -_ SD quality camcorder. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] wben recording from all HDV format compatible device.
Page 81 Be sure to insert a "Memory Stick Duo" recording in your camcorder beforehand, and set [PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS] [PHOTO] (the default setting) (p. 74). Perform steps 1 to 4 in "Recording movies." Start playing the cassette. Start playing the cassette on your VCR.
Page 82 Copyingmoviesfrom Deleting recorded tape to "Memory picturesfrom the Stick Duo"as still "Memory Stick Duo" images Set the POWER switch to VCR. You can record still images on a "Memory Stick Duo." Be sure to insert a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick Duo"...
Page 83 Printingrecorded images(PictBridge compliant printer) Note • Piclm'es ca1111ot deleted whell a "Memory You can print out pictures using a Stick Duo" with the write-protect lab is set to lhe write-protecl position (p. 107), or when the PictBridge compliant printer without selecled picture is protected (p.
Page 84 Printing _'ecotded images {NctgHdge_mNi_t philter}{go_tinued} (_) Select [SET] _ [DATE/TIME] [DATE] or [DAY & TIME] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Select [ :g3 RETURN] by turning SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. The PictBridge selection screen appears again. One of the images stored on the "Memory Stick Duo"...
Page 85 _° Tip • PiclBridge is an induslry slandard eslablished by lhe Camera & hnaging Producls Associalion /C1PA). You can print slill images without using a compuler by connecling a prinler direclly lo a digilal video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model or manulhcmrer.
Page 86 Us&g a Computer Connectingto a Copyingstill images computer to a computer When connecting your camcorder to a computer, the following operations available: ForWindows users Copying the still images on a "Memory • OS: Windows 2000 Prolessional/Windows Stick Duo" to the computer Millennium Edition/Windows XP Home...
Page 87 Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press the MENU button. The menu index screen is To USB jack displayed. USB cable _,_J (OTHERS) --, [USB Select _4 (supplied) SELECT] --, [_I Memory Stick] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 74). To USB jack Connect the USB cable to the _' (USB) jacks on your camcorder...
Page 88 Copying _imm images to a computer {Continued/ DeskLop ForWindowsusers on the If [USB CONNECTING] appears Lt_ ,,_3_,'_ Floppy (P,:) LCD screen, follow the procedure below I±_ _ Local Disk (Q) disconnect the USB cable. Local Disk (13:) (_) Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon _i ]_ DVD/CD-RW DriYe(E:)
Page 89 Copying movieson a tape to a computer Notes Connect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable. • lfynu are using Mac OS X, turn off the computer bef_)re disconnecting the USB cable The computer needs to have an i.LINK and ejecting the "Memnry Stick Dun."...
Page 90 Copying movies o_ a tape to a camputer {gontinued} • The computer may freeze or may not recognize tile signal from your camcorder in tile following situations. Connecting your camcorder to a computer [VCR HDV/DVI that does not support tile video signal tkmnats --+ [HDV] appearing on the LCD screen of your...
Page 91 movie if Ihe video compression lormal MPEG2. Whencopying themovieinthe HDV formatfrom the computer toyour camcorder Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [HDV] and [i.LINK CONV] to [OFFI (p. 69, 70). Note • To copy an HDV format movie edited on a computer back onto a tape in HDV format is possible so long as your editing sol:ware supports copying HD'v' movies onto tape.
Page 92: Troubleshooting
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 18). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
Page 93 battery pack discharges too quickly. • Ambient temperature is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery, may be worn-out. Replace it with a new one (p.
Page 94 TrssNsshsstiss {go_tisssS} The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding. • When using the AC Adaptor_ revdndlfast forv, ard speed increases (compared with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. This is not a malfunction. You cannot delete pictures or format the "Memory Stick Duo."...
Page 95 The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image. • Sel IBEEP] to [ONI (p. 75). • There is no shutter sound while during movie shooting. End search does not work. • Do not eject the cassette af(er recording (p.
Page 96 TrssNsshsstiss {go_tisssS} subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked. • This is called the focal phme phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the v, ay that the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending...
Page 97 • This occurs il'the tape or video head is dirty (p. 112). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette. "---" is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date :rod time.
Page 98 TrssNsshsstiss {go_tisssS} sound added to a recorded tape on another camcorder is not heard. • Adjust IDV AUDIO MIX] from [STI] (original sound) side until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 64). J_4ch=12bappears on the LCD screen. • This appears v, hen you play back a tape recorded un uther recording devices using a 4oh...
Page 99 Black zone appears at top and bottom of a 4:3 TV screen. • This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. This is not a malfunction. Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed. •...
Page 100 TrssNsshsstiss {go_tisssS} The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer :rod camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on the computer. •...
Page 101: Warningindicatorsand Messages
E:61 :I-ID / E:62:I-ID / E:91 :F-ID • There is less than 5 minutes remaining • Contact your Sony dealer or local on the tape. authorized Sony service facility. Inform • No cassette is inserted7 them of the 5-digit code, which starts •...
Page 102 Warning indicators and messages {gontinusd} Fast flashing: The tape is locked - check the • The tape has run out.* tab. (p. 105) _-- (Eject cassette warning)* Cannot record due to copyright protection. (p. 105) Slow flashing: • The v,rite-protect tab on the cassette •...
Page 103 Cannot record still images Memory Stick. • You cannot record still images in tile following cases: When the shutter speed is 1/60 or less - While using [FADER] -While using [SMTH SLW REC] While checking or executing shot transition • PictBridgecompliant p rinter Check the connected device.
Page 104: Usingyour Camcorderabroad
Addffio_mf fidormafi'o_ Usingyour camcorderabroad Powersupply Viewing HDV format pictures recorded in HDV format You call use your camcorder ill ally country/region using the AC Adaptor You need an HDV1080i compatible TV (or supplied with your camcorder within monitor) with a component jack AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.
Page 105: Hdvformat And Recording/Playback
HDVformat and recording/playback Copyrightsignal Your camcorder is capable of recording both HDV and DV formats. N When youplayhack You call use mini DV format cassettes only. Use a cassette with the M_n_-_ mark. If the cassette you play back on your camcorder contains copyright...
Page 106: Aboutthe "Memory Stick
Aboutthe "Memory H#V _ormat and _ecording/ Nayback {ge_tinued) Stick" N When labeling the cassette A "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable Be sure to place the ]abe]only on the IC recording medium with a large data locations shown in the following capacity.
Page 107 • Data read/write speed may vary depending on • Dn not insert anything other than a "Memory the combination of the "Memory Stick" and Stick Duo" into the "Memnry Stick Duo" slot. "Memory Stick" compliant product ynu use. Doing so may cause a malfimction. On a location for use Ona "MemoryStickDuo"witha Do not use or keep the "Memory...
Page 108: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
Aboutthe About _he "Nemo_y Stick" "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Onimagedatacompatibility • hnage data liles recoMed (m a "Memory Stick This unit is compatible with an Duo" by ynur camcorder conform 1o the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). "Design rule for Camera File system" universal Your camcorder operates only with an standard established by the JE1TA (Japan...
Page 109 Use alarge capacity battery pack: NP-F771t/ About battery life F970 (optional). •Frequem use of t he L CD s creen or afrequent • Battery capacity decre_ses over time playback, fast li_rward or r ewind operation through repeated use. If decreased usage time wears...
Page 110: Abouti.link
• i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and fO Note is a trademark approved by many corporations. • When connecting _,device with an i.LINK •...
Page 111: Maintenanceand Precautions
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the N If moisture condensation hasoccurred casing, unplug your camcnrder and have it None of the functions except cassette checked by a Sony dealer before operating it ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn any further. off your camcorder,...
Page 112 (optional), the video heads This occurs if the HDV signals cannot may be worn out. Please contact your Sony recorded or played back correctly because dealer or local authorized Sony service facility of dirt on the tape or video head.
Page 113 N To clean the LCD screen discharged in about 3 months if you do If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen not use your camcorder at all without dirty, it is recommended you use a soft AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack cloth to clean it.
Page 114 Mainteaance and precautions(Santinued) Removing dustfrominside the viewfinder Remove the viewfinder. While sliding the viewfinder release lever to the left 0, remove the viewfinder O. Remove dust from inside the viewfinder and the part shown below with a blower. Attach the viewfinder following the reverse procedure of step 1.
Page 115: Specifications
AC Adaptor) such as your camcorder's setting Viewfinder inl_)mmtion at the time of recording. Electric viewfinder (color) *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced hnaging Processor) allows for still image resolution...
Page 116 Specifications (Continued} General of the image sensor's effective pixel COlll][. Power requirements *3The focal length figures are actual DC 7.2 V (battery pack) figures resulting from wide angle pixel DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) mad out. Average power consumption During camera recording using...
Page 117 ACAdaptor A C-L15A Power requirements AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption Output voltage DC 8.4 V* Operating temperature 0 ':'C to 40 ':'C (32 °F to 104 ':'F) Storage temperature -20 ':'C to + 60 ':'C (-4 ':'F to + 140 ':'F) Dimensions (approx.) 100ram...
Page 118 WHICH LICENSE Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA. L.L.C., 250 Corporation. STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, • "lnfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony COLORADO 80206. Corporation. • i.LINK and _, are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Page 119: Identifyingparts And Controls
Quick Ref_re_ce Identifyingparts and controls The numbers ill ( ) are reference pages. [] Zoom lever (33) Focus ring (34) Viewfinder (22) [] Zoom ring (33) Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (22) LANC jack The _ LANC control jack is used for Viewfinder release lever (114)
Page 120 Nentifying pa_tsand contrNs (Continued} Hook for the shoulder strap (121) Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod EXPOSURE/IRIS button (35) screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). EXPOSURE/IRIS dial (35) Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod PUSH AUTO FOCUS...
Page 121 ® To attach theshoulder s trap BATT RELEASE (battery release) button (19) Attach the shoulder strap (optional) to the Hook for the shoulder strap (121) hooks for the shoulder strap. [] ['-- OPEN/EJECT lever (26) Grip belt (21) Handle zoom switch (H/L/OFF) (33)
Page 122 Nentifying pa_tsand contrNs (Continued} iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii Toattachthejack cover LCD screen (22) Video control buttons (REW, PLAY*, Attach the ,jack cover as shown in the FF, PAUSE, STOP, SLOW, REC) (31) illustration. ZEBRA switch (37) MEMORY/DELETE button (82)
Page 123 Remote Commander not flmction properly. In this case, replace the Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop, battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Slow) (31 ) Use of another battery may present a risk nf fire [] ZERO SET MEMORY (49) or explosion.
Page 124: Indicatorsfor The Lcdscreen Andviewfinder
Indicatorsfor the LCDscreen andviewfinder The numbers ill ( ) are reference pages. The indicators will not be recorded on the tape during recording. (HDV1080i orDV) Recording folder (73) Recording format (69) hnage size (71) Recording mode (_ or_) is_dso displayed in the DV lormat.
Page 125 Tape transport indicator Data file name Recording mode (SP or LP) appears when a Picture numbeffTotal number lape recorded in lhe DV format is played recorded pictures in the current back. playback folder Playback folder (73) Previous/Next folder icon The {_, appeal"...
Page 126 In&tarots tot the LgB screen a_l_ viBwfi_8_ {80_ti_ue_} Bottom HISTOGRAM (65) Upper left Upper right _16b DV AU. MODE (DV Audio mode) (64)* AUDIO REC LV (64) Manual focus (34) Bottom Picture profile (39) SPOTLIGHT (63) Upper left Backlight (62) off (60) _'_' SteadyShot...
Page 127: Index
Index Numeric BLACK FADER ....63 Deleting camera profile settings ..........Button-type lithium battery 1080i/480i ................. Deleting recorded pictures 12B1T .................. 16BIT ........DIAL ASSIGN ..... 59 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV ... 51 DIAL ROTATE ....59 CAM DATA DSP (Camera 3-ClearVid CMOS sensor DIAL SENS ......
Page 128 INTELLIGENT ....61 MEMORY/DELETE button Focus ring ................Folder IN/OUT REC menu ..... 69 MEMORY/INDEX button ... 31 NEW FOLDER ..... 73 IRIS ........MEMORY/PLAY button ..31 i.LINK ........ PB FOLDER (Playback folder) ......Menu i.LINK cable .... 53, 79, 89 REC FOLDER (Recording AUDIO SET meml ..
Page 129 (Playback folder) ....Remaining battery ....48 PB ZOOM (Playback Remote Commander..123 zoom) ........Tape counter....49. 124 REMOTE CTRL (Remote PEAKING ......Tape ...... See Cassette control) ......... PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS Telephoto ......RESET ......button ........Ti me code ......
Page 130 While balance ...... WHITE FADER ....63 WHT BAL button ....38 Wide _,ngle......WIDE CONV ....... Windew_.......86 WORLD TIME..... 74 Wrde-protect l_,b..105, 107 Zebra ........ZEBRA swilch ..... 37 Zet_ sel memot3, ....49 ZERO SET MEMORY button ........

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