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Features of this camcorder
The HDV1080i specification digital HD video camera recorder has the following features to enable you to record beautiful scenery while traveling, etc., in high definition quality.
1
3-ClearVid CMOS sensor system installed
This camcorder is fitted with the 3-ClearVid CMOS sensor system. 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.
2
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 20X optical zoom lens installed
The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 20
optical zoom lens lets you zoom in on distant objects and record in high definition quality.
3
Realistic sound recording with built-in high performance microphone
The high performance stereo microphone built into this camcorder enables highly realistic sound recording.
4
Detailed manual settings for serious filming
Extensive manual setting functions allow you to shoot high definition videos with customized settings.
- The zoom ring, focus ring and EXPOSURE/IRIS dial provide full manual control.
- You can manually fine-adjust the shutter speed, white balance and gain.
5
Connecting to other devices
Superb external connectability is provided by a “Memory Stick Duo” slot, USB port, HDMI
OUT jack, and headphone jack on the left side of your camcorder and an i.LINK (HDV/DV) jack, COMPONENT OUT jack, A/V OUT jack, and DC IN jack on the right side.
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Table of contents
- 2 Read this first
- 9 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality
- 9 Trying out the new HDV format!
- 10 Features of this camcorder
- 11 Handy Functions for Recording
- 13 Getting Started
- 13 Step 1: Checking supplied items
- 14 Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover
- 15 Step 3: Charging the battery pack
- 18 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly
- 19 Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder
- 21 Step 6: Setting the date and time
- 22 Changing the language setting
- 23 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”
- 25 Recording/Playback
- 25 Recording
- 28 Playback
- 30 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings
- 30 Adjusting the zoom
- 31 Adjusting the focus manually
- 32 Adjusting the EXPOSURE/IRIS
- 35 Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance)
- 36 Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)
- 39 Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons
- 40 Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity)
- 41 Recording an index signal
- 41 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)
- 41 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (End search)
- 42 Using the Shot transition
- 44 Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder
- 44 Changing the screen
- 44 Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check)
- 45 Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info)
- 46 Locating a scene on a tape
- 46 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)
- 46 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)
- 47 Searching for a recording start point (Index search)
- 53 Using the Menu
- 53 Using the menu items
- 54 Menu items
- 56 (CAMERA SET) menu
- 56 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/IRIS/ STEADYSHOT/BACK LIGHT, etc.)
- 61 (AUDIO SET) menu
- 61 Settings for the audio recording (AUDIO REC LV/DV AU. MODE, etc.)
- 62 (DISPLAY SET) menu
- 62 Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DATA CODE, etc.)
- 66 (IN/OUT REC) menu
- 66 Recording settings, input and output settings (VCR HDV/DV/DV REC MODE/ DV WIDE REC/ TV TYPE, etc.)
- 68 (MEMORY SET) menu
- 68 Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (QUALITY/ALL ERASE, etc.)
- 70 (OTHERS) menu
- 70 Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (USB SELECT/QUICK REC/ BEEP, etc.)
- 73 Dubbing/Editing
- 73 Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc.
- 76 Recording pictures from a VCR
- 79 Copying movies from tape to “Memory Stick Duo” as still images
- 79 Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”
- 80 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)
- 83 Using a Computer
- 83 Connecting to a computer
- 83 Copying still images to a computer
- 86 Copying movies on a tape to a computer
- 89 Troubleshooting
- 89 Troubleshooting
- 98 Warning indicators and messages
- 101 Additional Information
- 101 Using your camcorder abroad
- 103 About the “Memory Stick”
- 105 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
- 107 About i.LINK
- 108 Maintenance and precautions
- 112 Specifications
- 116 Quick Reference
- 116 Identifying parts and controls
- 121 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder
- 124 Index