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Model information table Model HVR-A1J HVR-A1U HVR-A1N HVR-A1E HVR-A1P HVR-A1C Destination US, CND Color system NTSC NTSC NTSC • Abbreviation AR : Argentine model AUS : Australian model BR : Brazilian model CH : Chinese model CND : Canadian model...
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CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU PUBLISHED BY SONY.
1-3-3. Exiting the “Forced Power ON” Mode 1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data:01. 2) Select page: A, address: 10, set data:00 and press the “PAUSE (Write)” button of the adjustment remote commander. 3) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
C : Corrected by customer Indicates the appropriate Refer to “1-5-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table”. H : Corrected by dealer step to be taken. E : Corrected by service E.g. engineer 31 ..Reload the tape. 32 ..Turn on power again. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
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PG fault during normal drum Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform operations. operations from the beginning. Phase fault during normal drum Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform operations. operations from the beginning. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
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Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE6802 of EE-001 board) (With pitch angular velocity sensor output peripheral circuits. stopped.) Steadyshot function does not work well. Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE6801 of EE-001 board) (With yaw angular velocity sensor output peripheral circuits. stopped.) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
It is possible that a wire is snapped. NOTE FOR DISCONNECTING THE HARNESS (COAXIAL CABLE) When disconnecting the harness (coaxial cable), do not pull the harness part but pull off the connector body with tweezers etc. Harness (coaxial cable) Tweezers etc. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
3An angle is folded. Fold – FP-259 FLEXIBLE BOARD – and A, section are united 1The 2An angle is folded. and an angle is folded. FP-259 flexible board Adhesive tape Fold Fold Adhesive tape to Page 2-8 Adhesive tape Fold HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
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4Set the hinge assembly in the shown below. from Page 2-7 Hinge assembly 3Flexible clamp 5Roll the the FP-259 flexible board 1.5 times, in the direction of arrow Adhesive tape 7Hinge cover Claw (rear) 8Screw Claw 6Hinge cover (front) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 2-8E...
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Sheet attachment positions and procedures of processing the flexible boards/harnesses are shown. Sheet (DD) FP-261 flexible board TT board Shield sheet (BT) Fold Fold FP-251 flexible FP-250 flexible Fold Fold Sheet (HS) Sheet (HS) (Inserts it between the OO-001 board and the cabinet) OO-001 board Fold HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C HELP...
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LEFT INT_MIC_L (REAR R) (1/2) (1/2) xREAR RIGHT d-REAR RIGHT IC8203 MIC9002 CN8502 MICROPHONE UNIT (L) xREAR LEFT DELAY MIC_FL IC8202 d-REAR LEFT (FRONT L) (1/2) REVERSE MIC_RL : VIDEO SIGNAL (REAR L) (1/2) : AUDIO SIGNAL HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 3-11 3-12...
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In addition, ensure that the receiver is not covered with Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont dusts nor exposed to strong light. critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifie. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
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• Circled numbers refer to waveforms. • There are a few cases that the part printed on diagram isn’t mounted in this model. • C: panel designation (JAPANESE) プリント図共通ノート 【プリント図ノート】 ・ :無鉛半田を使用しています。 ・ :基板 :フレキシブル配線板 見ている面側のパターン。 :裏側のパターン (他のパターンについては表示されていません) ・スルーホールは省略。 ・○番号は波形図の照合番号。 ・プリント図には,本機で使用していない部品が記載されている 場合があります。 ・Cはパネル表示名称。 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 4-91...
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530 mVp-p Q2402 E REC/PB Q2407 E REC/PB A/V Connecting Cable In 440 mVp-p 450 mVp-p Q2403 E REC/PB Q2407 E REC/PB Component Video Cable In 370 mVp-p 590 mVp-p Q2404 E REC/PB Q2408 E REC/PB HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C TT-001 (3/6) 4-128...
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R3803 (IC3801 q;) REC/PB Component Video Cable In 1.3 Vp-p 3.3 Vp-p 3.3 msec (300Hz) IC2401 ed REC/PB R3812 (IC3801 i;) REC Component Video Cable In 1.6 Vp-p 3.5 Vp-p 40.84 MHz IC2401 eg REC/PB R3811 (IC3801 is) REC HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C TT-001 (4/6) 4-129...
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: Argentine model AUS : Australian model : Brazilian model : Chinese model CND : Canadian model : East European model HK : Hong Kong model : Japanese model : Tourist model : Korea model : North European model HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
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1-865-410-21 FP-263 FLEXIBLE BOARD C7223 1-115-467-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.22uF C7224 1-164-943-81 CERAMIC CHIP 0.01uF ******************** (S002 is not supplied, but it is included in this flexible board.) C7225 1-125-777-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1uF Refer to page 5-1 for mark 0. • HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 5-19...
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IC7204 8-759-359-49 IC NJM3414AV (TE2) C7615 1-164-937-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.001uF IC7205 8-759-359-49 IC NJM3414AV (TE2) C7616 1-107-826-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1uF IC7401 6-707-428-01 IC BD6639AGLV-E2 C7801 1-119-750-11 TANTAL. CHIP 22uF 6.3V IC7601 6-707-432-01 IC TLS26A102PFBR IC7602 6-703-228-01 IC TK11160CSCL-G HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 5-20...
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1-218-990-81 SHORT CHIP R7205 1-218-964-11 RES-CHIP 8.2K 1/16W R7405 1-218-973-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R7206 1-208-721-11 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/16W R7406 1-216-789-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R7207 1-218-963-11 RES-CHIP 6.8K 1/16W R7208 1-208-941-11 METAL CHIP 180K 0.5% 1/16W R7407 1-216-789-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 5-21...
ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER (RM-95) LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER (NEW LANC JIG) MECHANISM SECTION ADJUSTMENTS DATA PROCESS PREPARATIONS FOR CHECK, ADJUSTMENT AND SERVICE MODE REPLACEMENT OF MECHANISM BLOCK PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHECK, ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF MECHANICAL PARTS ADJUSTMENT HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
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Download the data. Save the data. (The same model of the same destination) After the EVR data is saved and downloaded, check the respective items of the EVR data. (Refer to page 6-3 for the items to be checked) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
Error rate check z z z Video S VIDEO OUT Y level adj. S VIDEO OUT chroma level adj. COMPONENT OUT Y level adj. COMPONENT OUT Pr level adj. COMPONENT OUT Pb level adj. Table 6-1-1 (1) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
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CAP FG duty adj. Switching position adj. Error rate check Video S VIDEO OUT Y level adj. S VIDEO OUT chroma level adj. COMPONENT OUT Y level adj. COMPONENT OUT Pr level adj. COMPONENT OUT Pb level adj. Table 6-1-1 (2) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
NTSC (XH5-3) Tracking standard SW/OL standard 8-967-997-51 (XH2-1) (XH2-3) 8-967-997-01 8-967-997-11 for PAL (XH5-3P) 8-967-997-55 J-16 J-17 J-18 System operation check for NTSC (XH5-5) CPC-7 jig AC power adaptor 8-967-997-61 J-6082-382-A 1-479-283-13 for PAL (XH5-5P) 8-967-997-66 Fig. 6-1-1 (1) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
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Fig. 6-1-1 (2) Note 1: This is the ROM used for upgrading the version of Mode Selector II to enable it to be used for the N mechanism. Set the indication to “Z” when using the mode selector II. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
(NEW LANC JIG) S Video LANC jack (Black) Color monitor Vectorscope (RM-95) Video Terminated (Yellow) 75 Ω Audio L A/V jack (White) Audio R DC IN jack (Red) AC IN AC adaptor CPC-7 jig (J-6082-382-A) EVF system adjustment Fig. 6-1-3 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
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Fig. 6-1-5. 1189 mm Note: Use a non-reflecting and non-glazing vellum paper. The Fig. 6-1-5 size must be A0 or larger and the joint between the white and black paper must not have any undulations. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
25: Initializing A and 1A page 26: Initializing B and 1B page 28: Initializing A, B, D, 1A and 1B page Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Perform “Modification of A, B, D, 1A, 1B Page Data” HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
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Note 2: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the A, B, D, 1A, 1B Page Data”) Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of A, B, D, 1A, 1B Page Data”) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C...
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13 to 78 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Note 3: If other than adjustment address was initialized, the ad- justed data is not initialized. Fixed data-2 7C, 7D Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 7F to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-10...
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4E to 6F Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Reflective mode white balance adj. 72 to 76 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Contrast adj. (EVF) 78 to 81 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) COMPONENT OUT Y level adj. COMPONENT OUT Pr level adj. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-11...
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Fixed data-2 14 to 23 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 26 to B8 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 BA to C0 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 D0 to D7 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-12...
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Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of 9, 1D Page Data”) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL 00 to 2B Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 2D, 2E Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 30 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-14...
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Set the following data, and press PAUSE (Write) button. 2D: NTSC model 2F: PAL model Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Perform “Modification of F, 63 to 6F Page Data” HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-15...
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Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of F, 63 to 6F Page Data”) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL Color reproduction adj. AWB standard data input 40 to 5F Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) AWB adj. Fixed data-2 Color reproduction adj. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-24...
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80 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HALL adj. F No. and ND light quality standard data input LV standard data input Max gain adj. Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) PCGM standard data input HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-25...
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MR adj./Flange back and zoom lever center adj. Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Image sensor output 2ch matching adj. MR adj. 66 to 71 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 74, 75 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Mechanical shutter adj. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-26...
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6F Page table Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL Image sensor output 2ch matching adj. F7 to FB Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) AWB adj. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-27...
= 44505000 ± 895 Hz (NTSC) Specified value f = 37125000 ± 745 Hz (PAL) Switch setting 1) POWER ..........CAMERA-TAPE mode Checking method: 1) Check that the frequency (f) satisfies the specified value. TT-001 BOARD (SIDE A) IC1403 Fig. 6-1-6 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-28...
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(Note 1) satisfied the specified value 3. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check that the ND displayed data (Note 1) satisfied the specified value 4. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-29...
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Note 5: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: 58, 5A to 65. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-30...
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Press PAUSE (Write) button. (Note 4) Check the data changes to “01”. Note 4: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: B8 to F6. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-31...
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2) Make the height of flange back adjustment jig and the camera equal. 3) Check that the center of chart meets the center of shot image screen with the zoom lens at TELE end and WIDE end respec- tively. Below 3 cm Flange back adjustment jig Camera Fig. 6-1-8 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-32...
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Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Set the bit value of bit3 is “0”, and press PAUSE (6B) (Write) button. (Note 8) Perform “Flange Back Check”. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-33...
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TELE Set the bit value of bit3 is end and WIDE end respectively. “0”, and press PAUSE (6B) (Write) button. (Note 6) Perform “Flange Back Adjustment (2)”. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-34...
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1) Set the zoom lens to the TELE end and expose a subject that is more than 500 m away. (subjects with clear contrast such as building, etc.) (Nearby subjects less than 500 m away should not be in the screen) Perform “Flange Back Check”. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-35...
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Shoot the Siemens star with Processing after Completing Adjustment: the zoom WIDE end. Observe the TV monitor and Order Page Address Data Procedure check that the lens is focused. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-36...
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4) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. 5) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. 4) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. 5) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-37...
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Note 4: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: Order Page Address Data Procedure 6E, address: 00 to 0F. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-38...
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1) POWER ..........CAMERA-TAPE mode 2) NIGHT SHOT ..............OFF 3) DIGITAL ZOOM (Menu setting) ........OFF Press PAUSE (Write) button. 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ........OFF 5) FOCUS (Menu setting) .......... MANUAL 6) REC FORMAT (Menu setting) ......HDV1080i HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-39...
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6) REC FORMAT (Menu setting) ......HDV1080i “01”. Note 4: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6E, address: 10 to 1F. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Remove the C14 filter on the lens. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-40...
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Note 3: The right four digits of the page: 1 displayed data of the A = B C = D adjusting remote commander. 1:XX : XX XL or YL data XH or YH data E = F = 0 Color bar chart picture frame Monitor TV picture frame Fig. 6-1-11 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-41...
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Set data noted down at step 5, (6F) and press PAUSE (Write) button. Set the bit value of bit0 is “1”, and press PAUSE (66) (Write) button. (Note 3) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (*NTSC model only) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-42...
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1) POWER ..........CAMERA-TAPE mode 2) NIGHT SHOT ..............OFF 3) DIGITAL ZOOM (Menu setting) ........OFF 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ........OFF 5) FOCUS (Menu setting) .......... MANUAL 6) REC FORMAT (Menu setting) ......HDV1080i Fig. 6-1-12 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-43...
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Check that the each color luminance point is in each color reproduction frame. Note 5: When bit15 of the display data is “1”, the display data is “8000” to “FFFF”. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-44...
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1:XX:XX Displayed data Switch setting 1) POWER ..........CAMERA-TAPE mode 2) NIGHT SHOT ..............OFF 3) DIGITAL ZOOM (Menu setting) ........OFF 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ........OFF 5) FOCUS (Menu setting) .......... MANUAL Fig. 6-1-13 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-45...
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Check that the each color luminance point is in each color reproduction frame. Note 5: When bit15 of the display data is “1”, the display data is “8000” to “FFFF”. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-46...
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1) POWER ..........CAMERA-TAPE mode 2) NIGHT SHOT ..............OFF 3) DIGITAL ZOOM (Menu setting) ........OFF 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ........OFF 5) FOCUS (Menu setting) .......... MANUAL 6) REC FORMAT (Menu setting) ......HDV1080i Fig. 6-1-14 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-47...
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Check that the each color luminance point is in each color reproduction frame. Note 5: When bit15 of the display data is “1”, the display data is “8000” to “FFFF”. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-48...
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1:XX:XX Displayed data Switch setting 1) POWER ..........CAMERA-TAPE mode 2) NIGHT SHOT ..............OFF 3) DIGITAL ZOOM (Menu setting) ........OFF 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ........OFF 5) FOCUS (Menu setting) .......... MANUAL Fig. 6-1-15 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-49...
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Check that the each color luminance point is in each color reproduction frame. Note 5: When bit15 of the display data is “1”, the display data is “8000” to “FFFF”. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-50...
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Note 2: Press the PAUSE (Write) button of the adjustment remote commander each time to set data. Data Address NTSC PAL 4) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. 5) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-51...
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Note 5: When bit15 of the display data is “1”, the display data is “8000” to “FFFF”. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the bit value of bit0 is “0”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (69) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-52...
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Note 4: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: 2C. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. A clear chart must be shot in larger size than central nine grids. Fig.6-1-16 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-53...
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Processing after Completing Adjustment: Check the data is “00”. Order Page Address Data Procedure Processing after Completing Adjustment: Press PAUSE (Write) button. Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (6B) Press PAUSE (Write) button. (6B) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-54...
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Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. Check the data is “00” to “07”. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (6B) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-55...
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Press PAUSE (Write) button. (69) Check the data is “04” Press PAUSE (Write) button. Wait for 1 second. Check that the entire screen is white. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (69) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-56...
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With the set in still state, check that the displayed data (Note 1) satisfies the YAW data specified value. Steady shot operation check Shake the set vertically and horizontally to check that the steady shot function operates normally. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-57...
RF_MON REG_GND REG_GND EXT_DA EVF_VCO FRRV EVF_VG REC_CRRT1 PSIG REC_CRRT0 REG_GND REG_GND Adjustment remote commander (NEW LANC JIG) LANC jack (RM-95) TT-001 board NN-001 board DC IN jack CN7005 AC IN AC adaptor CPC-7 jig (J-6082-382-A) Fig. 6-1-17 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-58...
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’ + 21 Convert D ’ to a hexadeci- Convert D ’ to a hexadeci- mal number, and obtain D mal number, and obtain D (Note 2, 3) (Note 2, 3) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-59...
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DC voltage (A) to the Press PAUSE (Write) button. specified value of NORMAL mode. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Change the data and set the DC voltage (B) to the specified value of BRIGHT mode. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Fig. 6-1-18 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-60...
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“80” to “BF”.) Change the data and set the voltage (A) to the specified Press PAUSE (Write) button. value. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Pedestal Pedestal A: Between the reversed waveform pedestal and non-reversed waveform pedestal Fig. 6-1-19 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-61...
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EVF screen is not colored. (Note 3) Note 3: To write in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM), press the PAUSE (Write) button each time to set the data. 3 steps peak Pedestal A: Between the pedestal and 3 steps peak Fig. 6-1-20 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-62...
D (Note 3) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Read the data and this data is named D Press PAUSE (Write) button. Note 5: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: C, address: 46 and 4D. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-63...
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LCD screen is not colored. Subtract 4 from the data. (Note 3) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Note 3: To write in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM), press the PAUSE (Write) button each time to set the data. Fig. 6-1-21 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-64...
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Note 3: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 3) Using a ball-point pen etc., push the center of “ ” indicated C, address: 71. in the part C. Note 4: If the data is “01”, adjustment has error. Fig. 6-1-22 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-65...
However, the pinch roller is cleaned with alcohol. Note 3: When cleaning the capstan shaft, be carefull not to move the oil seal. If the oil seal is moved, oil will leak. Capstan shaft cleaning Oil seal Drum Pinch roller Fig. 6-2-1 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-66...
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• The grease must not contain any dust or other matter. (otherwise it can cause various trouble.) • Observe the noted amount of grease. (otherwise the oozed grease can cause troubles.) • Suncall (FG-87HSR) : Part cord. 7-640-006-08 • FLOIL grease (SG-941) : Part cord. 7-662-001-39 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-67...
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(not used in N mechanism) Mode Selector II Connector (black) 6-pin (not used in N mechanism) Relay board Mode Selector II Battery such as NP-55, NP-77 conversion board (N) (power supply) (Ref. No. J-29) Connector (white) 6-pin Fig. 6-2-3 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-68...
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3. Mode Selector II Power Off Turn off the main power of the Mode Selector II as follows. Press the RVS and FF buttons at the same time for 2 seconds or longer while the power is on. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-69...
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AUTO ing the output signals from sensors with the stored memory. Turn- ing on the RVS or FF button performs the same operation. STATUS Present status of sensor appears. (example: EJ) Fig. E HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-70...
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When the level of the battery used to supply power to this system decreases, this display appears asynchronously. When this hap- pens, all operations are disabled and the battery must be replaced. BATT DOWN CHANGE PLEASE Fig. F HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-71...
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Attach the flexible adhesive sheet along the Attach the flexible board while aligning outer shape of the drum base block assy. its side with the outer profile of the Flexible board adhesive portion flexible adhesive sheet. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-73...
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3 Shaft (inside the LS frame) Three screws × (M1.4 Frame Cassette compartment 2 Shaft (inside the LS frame) ass'y LS chassis groove A LS chassis groove E LS chassis groove D LS chassis groove C HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-74...
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TG6 catcher 1 from the chassis of the capstan motor block in motor block. the direction of the arrow A. 1 TG6 catcher Capstan motor block 2 TG6 catcher TG6 catcher Hook C Hook B Hook B Capstan motor block TG6 catcher Chassis Hook B HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-75...
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Br, and the holder's claw must 5 Motor holder block not be melt. Claw A ass'y • Be careful not to damage the terminal due to attaching the soldering iron tip too long time. Screw Capstan cover M1.2 × 6.5 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-76...
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: Grease of a ball of 1.0 mm (M1.2 × 1.5) diameter (2 locations) First, insert the portion C of the motor Dowel A worm into the motor holder's hole. 2 Worm shaft (2J) Motor holder Worm shaft (2J) 1 Motor holder base Hole HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-77...
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: 941 made by Hakko Mfg. Soldering iron tip: T1-1BC temperature: 300 ± 10 ° C Soldering iron tip Soldering iron tip contacting time within 2 sec. 6 TOP Sensor (Q9002) TOP Sensor (Q9002) 4 Two solderings 5 Claw FP-031 flexible board HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-78...
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Soldering iron tip : T1-1BC : 300 ± 10 ° C Soldering iron tip temperature Soldering iron tip contacting time: within 2 sec. Be careful not to create the hollow soldering, Br, and the holder's claw must not be melt. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-79...
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• The flexible board must not have any LED (LED9001) temperature: 300 ± 10 ° C breakdown. Soldering iron tip • The retainer plate and LED block must not Soldering iron tip contacting time within have any deformation. 2 sec. FP-031 flexible board HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-80...
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• The reel lock release must be full engaged. • The flexible board should not be pinched by anything. • (Must not be left in the half-installed state.) The retainer plate must not touch with the MIC terminal. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-81...
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T-reel table ass'y 1. table ass’y. Then insert it into the T-reel shaft. While rotating it, snap it in. (Verify that it is locked.) T reel shaft Claw 1 T reel table ass'y Claw T reel shaft HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-82...
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Key Points in Re-assembling 1 Extension spring (SB) S brake block ass'y 2 Hook of the S positioning S positioning Extension spring (SB) (Be careful not to elongate the spring hook.) 5 S positioning Claw 4 S positioning Dowel Claw 3 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-83...
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Insert the lever 2 of the S brake block ass'y into the hole of the LS chassis, and install the S brake block ass'y 1 in the S brake shaft. 1 S brake block ass'y 2 Lever S brake block ass'y Hole of the LS chassis S brake shaft HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-84...
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Apply grease Points to be noted TG1 shaft hole Apply grease inside the hole of the TG1 shaft hole Amount of grease: A ball of grease of 1.0 mm diameter. (Re-application of grease to the already-greased-point is not necessary.) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-85...
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S-reel table ass’y 3 from the S reel shaft. Tightening torque: 0.06 ± 0.01 N•m (0.61 ± 0.1 kgf•cm) S reel shaft Claw 3 S reel table ass'y Claw 1 Screw (M1.4 × 2.0) FWD ADJ 2 Tension regulator band S reel shaft HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-86...
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Hook A Shaft C Hook B RVS brake shaft RVS brake block ass’y Key Points in Re-assembling Hook B RVS brake block ass'y Hook A RVS brake holder RVS brake shaft RVS brake spring RVS brake block ass'y HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-87...
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Soldering iron tip : T1-1BC : 300 ± 10 ° C Soldering iron tip temperature Soldering iron tip contacting time: within 2 sec. Be careful not to create the hollow soldering, bridge formation, and the holder's claw must not be melt. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-88...
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Apply grease inside the boss of the outside. TG6 pivot shaft boss. TG6 lever Amount of grease: A ball of grease TG6 shaft of 1.0 mm diameter. (Re-application of grease to the already-greased-point is not necessary.) Hook A TG6 pivot shaft boss HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-89...
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(pinch return) Apply the grease when installing Amount of grease: A ball of grease of 1.0 mm diameter (Re-application of grease to the already-greased- point is not necessary) Hole of the Pinch arm shaft retainer hole LS chassis HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-90...
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2 Pendulum ass'y Key Points in Re-assembling Pendulum shaft S-reel After installation, move it toward the S-reel side. Mecha chassis section (rear view) Relay gear hole 1 Washer Points to be noted Washer Do not re-use the washer. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-91...
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• Be sure that the claws at two locations C of the rail are placed on the claw bearing A of the drum base block ass'y. • Be sure that the claw D of the rail is inserted inside the groove B of the drum base block ass'y. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-92...
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Tip of the GL arm Position B (two locations) Position A Groove of the rail 3 Screw (M1.4 × 2.0) 4 Rail ULE mode Dowel Rail Dowel Groove of the mecha chassis Coaster (S) ass'y Coaster (T) ass'y HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-93...
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GL (T) arm plate GL (T) arm plate is placed parallel to the chassis. GL (T) shaft Key Points 2 GL arm ass'y (S) in Re-assembling Alignment mark GL arm (S) shaft GL rack GL arm (T) shaft HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-94...
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3 GL arm claw 3 Torsion coil spring (T) 4 Torsion coil spring (T) 4 GL gear (T) GL arm (T) ass'y Torsion coil spring (T) GL arm claw Groove of the GL gear (T) Torsion coil spring (T) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-95...
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(M1.4 × 1.4) 5 GL rack groove GL rack shaft 7 LS chassis ass'y Be careful not to damage the flexible board. Grooves of the LS chassis ass'y Shafts of the mecha chassis ass'y 8 Mecha chassis ass'y HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-96...
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The position so that the conversion gear shaft is visible LS shassis Shafts of the mecha chassis ass'y 4 GL lack groove Position of alignment 8 Screw (M1.4 × 1.4) GL lack shaft 9 Screw (M1.4 × 1.4) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-97...
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On the side inside of press arm Cam base assy Apply grease Shaft in the screw hole Cam gear assy GL rack shaft Apply grease on the Shaft sliding surface of the GL rack shaft and the Apply grease Apply grease GL rack groove. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-98...
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∆ Wire type Soldering iron : 941 made by Hakko Mfg. 1 Four solderings Soldering iron tip: T1-1BC temperature: 300 ± 10 ∞ C Soldering iron tip Soldering iron tip contacting time within 2 sec. 3 Four solderings HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-99...
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Points to be noted Check that the belt has no twisting, dirt, scratches, or grease splashes when installed. Apply grease Apply grease when installing Amount of grease: A ball of Conversion grease of 1.0 mm diameter gear shaft HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-100...
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Side of inside 2 Cam gear ass'y Cam gear assy Mode gear ass'y Dowel B Cam gear shaft Cam gear assy Key Points in Re-assembling Cam gear assy Mode gear assy Dowel B Cam gear assy Mode slider assy HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-101...
Mode slider shaft Hook must face 6 Mode slider ass'y 2 Extension spring (pinch limitter) upward. Hook must face downward. Rear view LS chassis claw Cam gear shaft 1 Capstan cover Don't re-use the capstan Mode slider shaft cover HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-102...
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Apply grease FP-032 flexible board with the mode gear ass'y. FP-032 flexible board Mode gear ass'y • After cleaning, grease is applied. • Be careful so that the dust should not be adhered to the greased surface. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-103...
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Remove the No. 2 gear 2 from the No. 2 gear shaft. Install the No. 1 gear 1 in the No. 1 gear shaft. 1 No.1 gear 2 No.2 gear Mode gear ass'y No.1 gear No.1 gear shaft No.2 gear No. 2 gear shaft Mode gear ass'y HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-104...
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Amount of grease: A ball of Side of inside grease of 1.0 mm diameter Conversion Cam bear ass'y gear shaft Do not apply grease to the locations other than those specified . Make sure to follow the amount of grease to be applied. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C HELP...
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On the side inside of press arm Cam base assy Apply grease Shaft in the screw hole Cam gear assy GL rack shaft Apply grease on the Shaft sliding surface of the GL rack shaft and the Apply grease Apply grease GL rack groove. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C HELP...
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Apply grease Apply grease on the sliding surface of the FP-032 flexible board with the mode gear ass'y. FP-032 flexible board Mode gear assy Be careful so that the dust should not be adhered to the greased surface. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C HELP...
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Soldering iron : 941 made by Hakko Mfg. 2 locations Soldering iron tip: T1-1BC temperature: 300 ± 10 ° C Soldering iron tip Soldering iron tip contacting time within LED (LED901) 2 sec. FP-031 flexible board FP-031 flexible board HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C HELP...
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Soldering iron tip contacting time: within 2 sec. Be careful not to create the hollow soldering, Soldering bridge formation, and the holder's claw must not be melt. Soldering at the two locations FP-228 Flexible adhesive sheet FP-031 Flexible adhesive sheet HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C HELP...
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GL arm (T) shaft Alignment mark GL arm ass'y (S) GL arm (S) shaft GL rack GL arm (T) shaft Screw (M1.4 × 1.4) Cam gear ass'y Mode gear assy Cam gear assy HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C HELP...
TG1 nut TG2 nut Flange on the TG1 Flange on the TG1 Band adjuster Fixing screw TG1 nut Block gauge, pin gauge, etc TG2 nut Flange on the TG1 Flange on the TG1 Adjustment screwdriver Band adjuster Fig. 6-2-4 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-105...
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LS cam plate fixing screw A LS cam plate fixing screw B Pressing the center of the LS chassis block with the force of 10.0 ± 1.0N•m (102.0 ± 10.2kgf•cm) while holding the cam fixing screw B . Fig. 6-2-5 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-106...
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Select page: 0, address: 10 and set data: 00. TG5 TG4 TG3 TG2 Select page: 3, address: 26 and set data: 00, and press the PAUSE (Write) button. Select page: 3, address: 33 and set data: 00. Fig. 6-2-8 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-107...
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Entrance side Exit side (Increases the spring tension) Move the tension coil spring hook to another spring stay in the direction of A. Tension regulator spring Tenshion regulator ass'y (TG1 guide) LS chassis ass'y Fig. 6-2-12 Fig. 6-2-10 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-108...
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(TG2). (Refer to “3-4. TG2/TG4 Guide Fine Adjustment.) Drum TG1 guide Measure the difference of tape run at this position Clearance between tape Tape and upper/lower flanges becomes equality. TG1 guide Fig. 6-2-13 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-109...
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Capstan Tape height in the REV mode is lower Tape Capstan motor TG5 TG4 TG3 TG2 TG6 guide Drum Fig. 6-2-15 TG6 guide, Adjustment nut TG5 guide TG4 guide Fig. 6-2-14 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-110...
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STOP mode to FWD. 10% or less at both entrance side (B) and exit side (C), when taking the amplitude (A) in the CUE or REV mode as 100%) FWD mode B 10% C 10% Fig. 6-2-17 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-111...
(NEW LANC JIG) Osilloscope S Video LANC jack (Black) Terminated 75 Ω Video (RM-95) (Yellow) COMPONENT OUT jack Audio L (White) DC IN jack A/V jack Audio R (Red) AC IN AC adaptor CPC-7 jig (J-6082-382-A) Fig. 6-3-1 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-112...
3) From Table 6-3-2, obtain D and H that correspond to D 11) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. Example: If D = 77881, 12) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. – 65536 = 12345 = FE HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-114...
No data is returned from IC4001 When the ODD channel is defective Data of page: C, Contents of defect address: 12 Writing into EEP ROM (IC5402) is defective Adjustment data is out of range No data is returned from IC4001 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-116...
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1C can be selected. After the data reading/writing finished, return the data on page: 0, address: 10 to “00”. Initial Value of Page 1C: Address: B3 to C8 Initial Initial Initial Address Address Address value value value Table 6-3-4 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-117...
Change the data and set the Y signal level (A) to the (PAL) specified value. (NTSC) Press PAUSE (Write) button. (PAL) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Note 2: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Fig. 6-3-3 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-118...
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Cb signal level (B) to the (PAL) specified value. (NTSC) Press PAUSE (Write) button. (PAL) Check the burst signal (C) to the specified value. Note 2: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-119...
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Set the bit value of bit2 is “0”, and press PAUSE (18) (Write) button. Note 2: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Fig. 6-3-5 Fig. 6-3-6 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-120...
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(Write) sbutton. Note 2: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, Note 2: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. “4-4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Fig. 6-3-8 Fig. 6-3-7 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-121...
The 7.35 kHz signal level during EMP ON is −6 ± 2 dB from the signal level TV monitor during EMP OFF. Video Checking Method: 1) Check that the playback signal level is the specified value. Fig. 6-3-9 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-122...
Adjustment remote commander Measuring Instrument Specified value Data of page: 7 address: 09 is “09” Checking method: 1) Connect the XLR adaptor to the Active Interface Shoe. 2) Select page: 7, address: 09, and check that the data is “09”. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-123...
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1) Input 1 kHz, +2.19 mVp-p (–60 dBs) signal in the XLR termi- 2) Check that the 1 kHz signal level is the specified value. nal (INPUT1). 2) Check that the 1 kHz signal level is the specified value. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-124...
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2) INPUT2: INPUT LEVEL ..........MIC ATT 3) INPUT2: +48V ..............OFF Checking method: 1) Input 1 kHz, +21.9 mVp-p (–40 dBs) signal in the XLR termi- nal (INPUT2). 2) Check that the 1 kHz signal level is the specified value. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-125...
(The new adjusting data will not be recorded in the nonvolatile memory if this step is not performed) 4) After completing all adjustments, turn off the main power sup- ply (8.4 V) once. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-126...
(The new adjusting data will not be recorded in the nonvolatile memory if this step is not performed) 4) After completing all adjustments, turn off the main power sup- ply (8.4 V) once. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-127...
Because the upper digit of the adjustment number is B ( ), and the lower digit is D ( ), the meeting point “189” of 1 and 2 in the above table is the corresponding decimal number. Table 6-4-1 HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-128...
EMG Code (Emergency Code) Codes corresponding to the errors which occur are written in 6B page, addresses 14 to 17. The type of error indicated by the code are shown in the following table. Code Emergency Type No error HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-129...
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(FC to FF). Note: After completing adjustments, be sure to initialize the data of addresses F4 to FF to “00”. Initializing method: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “00”. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-130...
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PB, REC, CUE, REVIEW, PAUSE, FF, REW positions. When pinch roller is pressed, and the tension regulator is ON, the mechanism is operating at this position in modes in which normal images are shown. NULL Code not existing in the MD. Default value. Status before finding any mechanism position. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-131...
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COMPONENT OUT jack (HH-001 board CN105) Used Not used MIC jack (FP-245 flexible J8501) Mono Stereo Using method: 1) Select page: 7, address: F4. 2) By discriminating the bit value of display data, the state of jack can be discriminated. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-132...
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When bit value = 1 When bit value = 0 REC PROOF SW (Mechanism chassis) SAVE Using method: 1) Select page: 7, address: F4. 2) By discriminating the bit value of display data, the state of switch can be discriminated. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-133...
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(IC4802 <zvc ) (S001) (S001) PANEL PANEL CLOSE OPEN − − − − − − (KEY AD5) (FP-248 flexible) (FP-248 flexible) (IC4802 <zvv ) (S002) (S002) DOWN T t UP EXPOSURE lever (KEY AD6) (CK12300 block) (IC4802 <zvb ) (RV2401) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-134...
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1000th place digit and 100th place digit of counted time (decimal digit) Hour (L) 10th place digit and 1st place digit of counted time (decimal digit) (BCD code) Minute Using method: 1) The record of use data is displayed at page: 7, addresses: A4 to HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-135...
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1) The record of use data is displayed at page: 7, addresses: 90 to Initializing method: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-136...
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“Detailed” code (Occurred the last time) *1 : “01” t “C”, “03” t “E” Using method: 1) The past self-diagnosis codes are displayed at page: 7, ad- dress: BC to C6. Refer to “1-5. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNC- TION” for detail of the self-diagnosis code. HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-137...
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FOR CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT Take a copy of CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION FRAME with a clear sheet for use. For Indoor HD mode (NTSC model) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N For Indoor SD mode (NTSC model) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-138...
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FOR CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT Take a copy of CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION FRAME with a clear sheet for use. For Outdoor HD mode (NTSC model) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N For Outdoor SD mode (NTSC model) HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-139...
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FOR CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT Take a copy of CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION FRAME with a clear sheet for use. For Indoor HD mode (PAL model) HVR-A1E/A1P/A1C For Indoor SD mode (PAL model) HVR-A1E/A1P/A1C HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-140...
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FOR CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT Take a copy of CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION FRAME with a clear sheet for use. For Outdoor HD mode (PAL model) HVR-A1E/A1P/A1C For Outdoor SD mode (PAL model) HVR-A1E/A1P/A1C HVR-A1J/A1U/A1N/A1E/A1P/A1C 6-141E 6-141...
Record the serial number in the space of important operating and provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever maintenance (servicing) you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this instructions in the literature product. accompanying the appliance. Model No. HVR- Serial No.
If you have any questions about this product, you – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a may call: circuit different from that to which the receiver Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-686- is connected. SONY (7669). – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV The number below is for the FCC related matters technician for help.
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Read this first (Continued) On the types of “Memory Stick” you On using the camcorder can use in your camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. There are two sizes of “Memory Stick.” You can use “Memory Stick Duo”...
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• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly cause your camcorder to malfunction. by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Take pictures of the sun only in low light Corporation, and produces superior images.
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Table of Contents 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. Read this first ....................2 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ...............9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............10 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...13...
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To initialize the settings Other part names and functions Indicators displayed during recording/playback........28 Searching for the starting point ...............31 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) ......................31 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)......31 Remote Commander ................32 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ......32 Connecting to a TV for viewing..............33...
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Jacks to connect external devices............77 Using a computer Connecting to a computer ...............78 Copying still images to a computer ............78 Copying movies on a tape to the computer ..........81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ..................83 Warning indicators and messages ............98 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...............102 HDV format and recording/playback............103 Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV format ..........105 About the “Memory Stick”..............107...
Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 33, 69) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. “Memory Stick Duo” 16MB (1) (p. 17, 107) Component video cable (1) (p.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 109) after Slide the POWER switch up to attaching it to your camcorder. OFF (CHG) . (The default setting.) POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug CHG (charge) lamp To the wall outlet...
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Charging time Connect the power cord to the AC Approximate time (min.) required when Adaptor and the wall outlet. you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Battery pack Charging time NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-QM71D The CHG (charge) lamp turns off...
Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) * Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. • Use the supplied or optional Sony “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). You Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off. cannot use the battery pack NP-FM30 with your Bottom: Recording time when recording with camcorder.
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the respective Hold the camcorder correctly. lamp. When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 16). POWER switch Ensure a good grip, then fasten...
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder To turn off the LCD backlight to make The LCD panel the battery last longer Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for camcorder (), then rotate it to the best a few seconds until appears.
Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures (p. Simple display 23), or change the settings (p. 38) using the touch panel. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.
Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not Select [CLOCK SET] with set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] then touch screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch CLOCK SET position.
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape Close the lid. See 103 for details of usable cassettes and prevention of accidental erasure. To eject the cassette • The recordable time varies depending on [ REC MODE] (p. 57). Open the lid following the same procedure as described in step and remove the...
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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued) To eject a “Memory Stick Duo” Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick Duo,”...
Step 8: Installing the supplied microphone and hood with lens cover Installing the supplied Attach the XLR adaptor to the microphone accessory shoe on the camcorder and tighten the screw of the XLR Install the supplied XLR adaptor and microphone.
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Step 8: Installing the supplied microphone and hood with lens cover (Continued) When detaching the XLR adaptor Select the channel with the REC Unplug the connector plug of the XLR CH SELECT switch. adaptor from the Active Internface Shoe beforehand. Detach the XLR adaptor after Used channels according to the position having loosened the screw of the XLR of the REC CH SELECT switch are as...
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To open and close the lens cover Move the lens cover lever up and down to open or close the lens cover. Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open the lens cover, and move the lever to CLOSE to close the lens cover.
Recording PHOTO Open the lens cover. POWER switch REC START/ REC START/STOP STOP Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp to select a recording medium. Movies on tape: The CAMERA-TAPE If the POWER lamp lights up.
Playback Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Start playing back. Movies Still images Touch , then touch Touch The most recently recorded image is start playback. displayed. P-MENU Stop ...
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 1/2 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 ft.) for telephoto.
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To adjust the focus manually.. • The NightShot and Super NightShot function use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the Set the FOCUS/ZOOM switch to infrared port with your fingers or other objects and remove the supplied lens hood with ...
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. (Continued) • A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded. To use a tripod ...... Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.) to the tripod receptacle ...
To initialize the settings ..... To adjust the movie volume .. Press RESET to initialize all the Move the EXPOSURE/VOL lever up settings, including the setting of the date or down to adjust the volume. Move the and time.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images In the CAMERA-TAPE mode 60min 60min FINE 1920 Recording folder (52) Recording format ( ) (57) Image size (50) Remaining battery (approx.) Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (49) ...
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( ) is a reference page. The indicators during recording will not be recorded. Viewing movies Viewing still images qg 9 qh qj MEMORY PLAY wd wf Tape transport indicator Data file name Video operation buttons (23) ...
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Indicators when you made i.LINK connection (33, changes 71, 72) Slide show (52) You can check the [DISP GUIDE] (p. 62) LCD backlight off (14) to check the function of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. Center Upper left Upper right...
Searching for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp Reviewing the most recently lights up (p. 22). recorded scenes (Rec review) Searching for the last scene of the You can view about 2 seconds of the scene most recent recording (END SEARCH) recorded just before you stopped the tape.
Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. the Remote Commander. 27). Insulation sheet • To change the battery, see page 114. Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) You can locate the point where the recording date changes.
Connecting to a TV for viewing Connection methods and image quality will differ depending on what TV to be connected and connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 10). See page 36 for “Notes on Connection” and refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
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Connecting to a TV for viewing (Continued) : Signal flow Camcorder Menu Setting Type Cable (STANDARD SET) i.LINK cable (optional) [VCR HDV/DV] [AUTO] (p. 57) [i.LINK CONV] [OFF] (p.61) Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) P (STANDARD SET) (Red) P [VCR HDV/DV] ...
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: Signal flow Camcorder Menu Setting Type Cable Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) P (STANDARD SET) (Red) P [VCR HDV/DV] [AUTO] (p. 57) [COMPONENT]* A/V connecting cable (supplied) (p. 60) [DOWN CONVERT]* (Red) (p. 61) (White) (Yellow) Do not connect the S video plug and the video plug (yellow).
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Connecting to a TV for viewing (Continued) Notes on Connection Type Notes • Requires HDV1080i specification connectors. Consult your TV manufacturer for details. See page 104 for a list of supported devices. The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. Refer to the •...
Using the menu items Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA-TAPE lamp: settings on a tape CAMERA- MEMORY lamp: settings on a “Memory Stick Duo” PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item.
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Select the desired item. • You can also touch the item directly to select it. Customize the item. After finishing the settings, touch (close) to hide the menu screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen.
Menu items • The menu items available for the operation () differ depending on where the lit lamp for the POWER switch is positioned. Position of lamp: TAPE MEMORY PLAY/EDIT CAMERA SET menu (p. 43) – PROGRAM AE –...
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Position of lamp: TAPE MEMORY PLAY/EDIT PICT.APPLI. menu (p. 52) – – FADER – – SLIDE SHOW – D. EFFECT – PICT. EFFECT – – INT.REC-STL – – SHOT TRANS – – ...
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Menu items (Continued) Position of lamp: TAPE MEMORY PLAY/EDIT DISP OUTPUT MENU ROTATE – – CALIBRATION – – DATE REC – – QUICK REC ASSIGN BTN TIME/LANGU. menu (p.
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CAMERA SET menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (SPOT METER/WHITE SUNSET&MOON**( ) BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with . The indicators in parentheses appear when Select to maintain the atmosphere of the items are selected. situations such as sunsets, general night See page 38 for details on selecting views or fireworks.
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CAMERA SET menu (Continued) – At party scenes or studios where the EXPOSURE lighting conditions change quickly You can fix the brightness of a picture – Under the video lamps of those at a studio, manually. When recording indoors on or under sodium lamps or incandescent-like color lamps a clear day, for instance, you can avoid...
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SHUTTR SPEED CAMERA COLOR You can adjust the color intensity with You can manually adjust and fix the shutter appears when [CAMERA speed for your convenience. Depending on COLOR] is anything other than the default the shutter speed, you can make the subject setting.
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CAMERA SET menu (Continued) • If you select [CINEFRAME30] or [CINEFRAME24] and set the shutter speed to 1/30 or slower, the shutter speed is automatically reset to 1/60. WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) Set the FOCUS/ZOOM switch to You can adjust the white balance to the MANUAL (p.
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AUTO • Remove the lens cover with hood (supplied) or the conversion lens (optional). Trigger the flash (optional) automatically. • The maximum shooting distance using [NS AUTO LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 ft.). Trigger the flash (optional) automatically. The flash goes off prematurely to reduce COLOR SLOW S the red-eye phenomenon.
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CAMERA SET menu (Continued) HISTOGRAM DIGITAL ZOOM When you set [HISTOGRAM] to [ON], You can select the maximum zoom level the [HISTOGRAM] (a graph to display in case you want to zoom to a level greater a distribution of tones in your picture) than 10 ×...
MEMORY SET menu Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/ WIDE CONV.( ) NEW FOLDER, etc.) Select this to use the wide conversion lens (optional). The default settings are marked with . The indicators in parentheses appear when TELE CONV.( ) the items are selected.
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[FINE] is on top, and [STANDARD] is on the 1970 bottom. 256MB 1400 • When using the “Memory Stick Duo” made by 3550 Sony Corporation. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording 512MB 2850 environment. 1000 1300...
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Approximate image size of a picture FORMAT (kB) “Memory Stick Duo” has been formatted at the factory, and does not require 4:3 picture formatting. 1920 × 1440 × 1080 × 640 × 1440 1080 To execute formatting, touch [YES] twice 1380 ...
PICT.APPLI. menu MEMORY SET menu (Continued) Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback (SLIDE REC FOLDER (Recording folder) SHOW/PICT. EFFECT, etc.) Select the folder to be used for recording The default settings are marked with . with , then touch The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.
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Touch [PB FOLDER]. Touch Select [ALL FILES ( )] or [CURRNT appears. FOLDER ( )], then touch If you select [CURRNT FOLDER ( To cancel [D. EFFECT], touch [OFF] in all the images in the current playback step ...
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PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued) SEPIA INT.REC-STL Pictures appear in sepia. (Interval photo recording) B&W You can record still images on the Pictures appear in black and white. “Memory Stick Duo” at a selected interval. This function is useful to observe the SOLARIZE movement of clouds or the changes in daylight, etc.
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START TIMER EXEC Set the timer to start the shot transition. Touch [NEXT] [EXEC-A] or [EXEC- B] and the recording setting changes to OFF the registered one. Touch [BACK] to The timer is not used. register again or touch [END] to finish the operation.
EDIT/PLAY menu Settings for editing or playing back in various modes (VAR.SPD PB/END • Pictures in the HDV format may appear SEARCH, etc.) distorted during: – Picture search The default settings are marked with . – Reverse playback The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.
STANDARD SET menu Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/ • When [AUTO] is selected and the signal LCD/VF SET/DISP OUTPUT, etc.) switches between HDV and DVCAM (DV) formats, the picture and sound disappear The default settings are marked with . temporarily.
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STANDARD SET menu (Continued) • When you mix recordings in the DVCAM • [FS48K] is selected automatically in the HDV mode and in the DV SP mode on one tape, the format. playback picture may be distorted or the time •...
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• Sound is recorded in the [STEREO] setting MIC NR if the microphone is not connected, even if another setting is selected. ON Reduce noise from the microphone. XLR SET You can select this setting when using an Deactivate this function. extension microphone.
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STANDARD SET menu (Continued) • If either the CH1 or CH2 setting is changed to • When you select [ON], the battery life is [AUTO] or [MANUAL], the other setting is slightly reduced during recording. automatically changed to the same setting. ...
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SQUEZE 1080i/480i Output signals to a 16:9 wide TV or a TV Select when connecting your camcorder to compatible with 16:9 wide mode. a TV compatible with 1080i. On a 4:3 TV • Video signals cannot be output via the compatible with HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack when 16:9 wide mode...
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STANDARD SET menu (Continued) MEMORY STICK DRUM RUN Select to view pictures in the “Memory Displays the total hours of drum rotation Stick Duo.” in 10-hour increments. PictBridge PRINT TAPE RUN See page 75. Displays the total hours of tape running in 10-hour increments.
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PRESET • The time code and user bits cannot be displayed properly if the tape does not have time code You do not want to make the time code and/or user bits recordings or if the time code continuous at backspace editing. was recorded using a non-compatible method.
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STANDARD SET menu (Continued) OFF CENTER MARKER Color bar is not displayed. Select to display the marker at the center of the screen. (It is set to [ON] in the default setting.) Color bar is displayed. [TYPE1] (the default ...
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Aperture value DISP OUTPUT * Appears only during tape playback. LCD PANEL • The exposure adjustment value (0EV), a shutter Shows displays such as the time code on speed, and the aperture value appear when still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.
STANDARD SET menu (Continued) TIME/LANGU. menu (CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE) See page 38 for details on selecting menu items. The time shortens slightly until recording restarts from the state that the drum has stopped rotating, but the transition from CLOCK SET the last recorded scene may not be smooth.
Customizing Personal Menu You can add desired menu items to Deleting a menu item Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings for each POWER switch position. This is convenient if you add frequently used menu items to Personal Touch [P-MENU SET UP] ...
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Customizing Personal Menu (Continued) Arranging the order of menu items displayed on Personal Menu Touch [P-MENU SET UP] [SORT]. If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch Touch the menu item you want to move. Touch to move the menu item to the desired place.
Dubbing to another device such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 10). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Connecting to external devices The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the video equipment and the connectors used.
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Dubbing to another device such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc. (Continued) Using an i.LINK cable (optional) The dubbed format (HDV or DVCAM (DV)) differs depending on the video recording format or recording equipment format. Select the required settings from the table below and make the menu settings.
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Dubbing to another device • The following cannot be output via the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) jack: – Indicators – Pictures edited with [PICT. EFFECT] (p. 53) Prepare your camcorder for or [D. EFFECT] (p. 53). playback. – Titles that are recorded on other camcorder. •...
Recording pictures from a You can record pictures from a VCR on Recording movies a tape. You can record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Be sure to insert a cassette or a “Memory Slide the POWER switch down to Stick Duo”...
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo” Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording. You can record still images on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Make sure you have a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted Stop recording.
Deleting recorded pictures Marking images on the from the “Memory Stick “Memory Stick Duo” with Duo” specific information (Image protection/Print mark) When you are using a “Memory Stick Slide the POWER switch down to Duo” with the write-protect tab, make sure turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can print out pictures using a Selecting still images for PictBridge compliant printer without printing (Print mark) connecting the camcorder to a computer. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard is used to select images for Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor printing on your camcorder.
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Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued) • We cannot guarantee the operation of models beginning. that are not PictBridge compatible. • If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9 ratio, left and right ends of the image may be cut off.
Jacks to connect external devices • The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory.
Connecting to a Copying still images computer to a computer System requirements When connecting your camcorder to the computer, you can operate the followings: For Windows users • OS: Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Copy the still images on a “Memory Millennium Edition/Windows XP Home Stick Duo”...
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Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. to USB jack [MENU] Touch (STANDARD SET) [USB SELECT] [MEMORY STICK] USB cable (supplied) Connect the USB cable (supplied) to the USB jack on your camcorder.
Copying still images to a computer (Continued) Disconnecting the USB cable (supplied) For Windows users If [USB CONNECT] appears on the LCD screen, follow the procedure below to disconnect the USB cable. Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon on the task tray.
Copying movies on a tape to the computer For Macintosh users Connect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable (optional). Close down all applications running on the The computer needs to be provided with computer. an i.LINK connector and be installed ...
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Copying movies on a tape to the computer (Continued) Notes on connecting to the computer Copied format Recorded • Connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the Menu setting* to the format computer first, then to your camcorder. computer Connecting in the opposite order may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a [VCR HDV/DV] malfunction of your camcorder.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 10). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
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Troubleshooting (Continued) The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. • The temperature of the environment is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one.
• Set [VF POWER] of [LCD/VF SET] to [ON] to display the picture in the viewfinder regardless of whether the LCD panel is open or closed (p. 60). Cassette tapes The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 10). •...
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Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot format the “Memory Stick Duo.” • Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p. 107) Image protection cannot be applied. • Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p. 107) •...
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• Format the “Memory Stick Duo” on your camcorder or insert another “Memory Stick Duo.” (p. 51) • You cannot record movies with this unit on the “Memory Stick Duo.” • When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE, you cannot record still images on the “Memory Stick Duo”...
Troubleshooting (Continued) END SEARCH does not work correctly. • There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is not a malfunction. Adjusting the image during recording Refer also to “Menu” (p. 92). The TELE MACRO button does not function. •...
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The subjects passing by the frame might appear crooked. • This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the frame rapidly might crooked depending on the recording conditions.
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Troubleshooting (Continued) The pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” are not played back in the actual size or aspect ratio. • Pictures recorded on other devices may not appear in the actual size. This is not a malfunction. Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back. •...
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The picture or sound breaks off. • The tape was recorded in both HDV and DVCAM (DV) formats. This is not a malfunction. The sound breaks off. • Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 112). “---” is displayed on the screen. •...
Troubleshooting (Continued) appears on the LCD screen. • This appears when you play back a tape recorded on other recording devices using a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). This camcorder does not comply with the 4ch microphone recording standard. Remote Commander The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
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You cannot adjust [EXPOSURE] manually. • You cannot adjust the exposure manually with: – NightShot – [COLOR SLOW S] – [COLOR BAR] – When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 25) • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is canceled. [WHITE BAL.] does not function.
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Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S]. • You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with: – [FADER] – [D. EFFECT] – [PROGRAM AE] – [SHUTTR SPEED] – [COLOR BAR] – NightShot – [SPOT METER] – When [EXPOSURE] is anything other than [AUTO] –...
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– [PROGRAM AE] – When [ WIDE SELECT] of [DV SET] is set to [4:3] You cannot use [PICT. EFFECT]. • You cannot use [PICT. EFFECT] together with: – [COLOR BAR] – [OLD MOVIE] of [D. EFFECT] • [PICT. EFFECT] cannot be set to [SKNTON DETAIL] while using the BACK LIGHT function.
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Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot add sound to the recorded tape. • You cannot add sound to the recorded tape on this unit. New sound added to a recorded tape on another camcorder is not heard. • Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [CH1, CH2] (original sound) side until the sound is heard appropriately (p.
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[Removable Disk] does not appear on the computer screen. • Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp, then set [USB SELECT] to [MEMORY STICK]. • Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder. • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on the computer.
Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. (Battery level warning) If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony • The battery pack is nearly used up. dealer or local authorized Sony service •...
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Fast flashing: Description of warning • The tape has run out.* messages (Eject cassette warning)* If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Slow flashing: Battery • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p.104). Fast flashing: Use the “...
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued) “Memory Stick Duo” No file. • No file is recorded or there is no readable file on the “Memory Stick Insert a Memory Stick (p. 17). Duo.” Reinsert the Memory Stick. Memory Stick folders are full. •...
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Flash Charging… Cannot record still images. • You are trying to record a still image while charging the flash (optional) Others Cannot record due to copyright protection (p. 103). Change to correct tape format. • The pictures cannot be played back because of an incompatible format.
Using your camcorder abroad Power supply Viewing HDV format pictures recorded in HDV format You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor You need an HDV1080i compatible TV supplied with your camcorder within the (or monitor) with a component jack and AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.
HDV format and recording/playback Copyright signal Your camcorder is capable of recording in HDV/DVCAM/DV formats. When you play back It is recommended to use a cassette with If the cassette you play back on your mark to record in the HDV/ camcorder contains copyright signals, you DVCAM/DV format.
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See the table below for the main To prevent accidental erasure 2004/05 models. Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set it to SAVE. Sony TV models KLV-32M1, KLV-23M1, KLV-S23A10, KLV-S19A10, KDE55XBR950, KDE-50XS955, KDE-42XS955, KDE-37XS955, KE-42M1, KDF-60XS655, KDF-55XS655, KDF-60WE655,...
Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats The DVCAM format was developed as a Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes more reliable and higher-end format than The recording format of the picture is the consumer DV format. Explained here defined according to the recorder’s format are the differences, compatibility, and as described below.
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Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats (Continued) Compatibility on editing using DV Limitations on editing jacks You may find the following limitations when editing a tape produced by dubbing When this camcorder is connected to other or editing using the HDV/DV Interface digital video equipment using an i.LINK (i.LINK) jack: cable, the recording format of edited tapes...
About the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable the combination of the “Memory Stick” and IC recording medium with a data capacity “Memory Stick” compliant product you use. that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk. On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,”...
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About the “Memory Stick” (Continued) conform to the universal standard. (These On a location for use models are not sold in some regions.) Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick • If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” Duo”...
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack QM71D/QM91D (optional). • Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or rewind operation This unit is compatible with an wears out the battery pack faster. “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). We recommend using a large capacity battery Your camcorder operates only with an pack: NP-QM71D/QM91D (optional).
Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of the device to be connected. • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Before casing, unplug your camcorder and have it connecting to other devices, be sure to checked by a Sony dealer before operating it confirm whether the device is compatible any further. with an HDV/DVCAM (DV) device or not.
The indicator will not appear when • If the following problem occurs, clean the video the moisture condenses on the lens. heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM- 12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). If moisture condensation has occurred –...
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony Touch [CANCEL] to cancel. service facility to have the video head replaced. The position of the “×” changes. If you did LCD screen not press the right spot, start from step again.
Remote Commander black and white) may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
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Specifications (Continued) General Mass (approx.) 190 g (6.7 oz) main unit only Power DC 7.2 V (battery pack) * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other requirements DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) specifications. Average power During camera recording using consumption the viewfinder with normal Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FM50)
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• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc in the U.S. and other countries. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE [Description of main button functions on toolbar of the Adobe Acrobat Reader Ver5.0 (for Windows)] Toolbar Printing a text Reversing the screens displayed once • To reverse the previous screens (operation) one by one, click 1. Click the Print button 2.
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE 【Adobe Acrobat Reader Ver 5.0 ( for Windows) ツールバー内にある主なボタンの機能説明】 ツールバー 文章を印刷する 一度表示した画面へ逆戻りする 1. 印刷ボタン をクリックする。 ・ 前の画面 (操作) へ1つずつ逆戻りする場合、 をクリック 2. プリンター、印刷範囲、印刷部数、および他のオプショ する。 ンを指定して 「OK」 をクリックする。 ・ 戻した画面 (操作) を1 つずつ前に進める場合、 をク リックする。 印刷の応用: ページ内で印刷したい範囲を設定するには、 グラフィッ サービスマニュアルへの応用:...