Sony HVR-Z1 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Unpacking Your Housing....................................................................................3

Housing Features and Controls......................................................................4-5

Preparing the Camera & Housing.................................................................6-10

Opening the housing..............................................................................6

Removing the saddle.............................................................................6

Setting the camcorder............................................................................6

Setting the saddle..................................................................................7
Installing the saddle...............................................................................7
Connecting the saddle...........................................................................7

Placing the camcorder...........................................................................8

Closing the housing...............................................................................8

Adjusting the IRIS and MENU knobs.....................................................9

Viewfinder eyepiece adjustment............................................................9

Replacing the bayonet lens....................................................................9

Installing accessories...........................................................................10

Water Entry...........................................................................................10

Housing Camera & Operations...................................................................11-15

Power ON/OFF.....................................................................................11

Power save..........................................................................................11

Mode settings.......................................................................................11

Zooming...............................................................................................12

Focusing...............................................................................................12

White balance......................................................................................13

Light buttons.........................................................................................13

Effects...................................................................................................14

Review..................................................................................................14

Index marker.........................................................................................14

Back light..............................................................................................14
Display..................................................................................................14

Menu....................................................................................................15

Iris adjustment knob.............................................................................15

ND filter knob........................................................................................15

Gain......................................................................................................15

Shutter..................................................................................................15

Maintenance.......................................................................................................16

Servicing O-rings..................................................................................16

Specifications....................................................................................................17

Optional Accessories........................................................................................18

General Shooting Tips......................................................................................19

Warranty.............................................................................................................20