Sony HVR-Z1 User Manual
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PREPARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING
SETTING THE SADDLE
AUDIO
Factory settings for the audio on the PHENOM have both
channels set to HYD (Hydrophone). Switching audio settings
to EXT permits you to use external audio equipment when
connected to the PHENOM bulkhead connectors (optional).
Factory settings for the audio on the PHENOM have both
channels set to HYD (Hydrophone). Switching audio settings
to EXT permits you to use external audio equipment when
connected to the PHENOM bulkhead connectors (optional).
ZOOM
The range on the zoom wheel (p.12) can be adjusted on the
saddle. Set the ZOOM to FULL if you want to zoom through
the entire camcorder's range (wide to telephoto). MED only
allows you to zoom from wide to mid-telephoto.
The range on the zoom wheel (p.12) can be adjusted on the
saddle. Set the ZOOM to FULL if you want to zoom through
the entire camcorder's range (wide to telephoto). MED only
allows you to zoom from wide to mid-telephoto.
INSTALLING THE SADDLE
Place the saddle under camcorder with its handle pointing
the back of the camcorder. Align the thumb screw's saddle
and guide pin with the camcorder's tripod mounting holes.
Hand tighten the thumb screw to secure the saddle to the
camcorder.
Place the saddle under camcorder with its handle pointing
the back of the camcorder. Align the thumb screw's saddle
and guide pin with the camcorder's tripod mounting holes.
Hand tighten the thumb screw to secure the saddle to the
camcorder.
CONNECTING THE SADDLE
LANC: Connect the cable from the rear of the saddle to the
camcorders LANC jack.
VIDEO: Connect the video cable (yellow band) terminated
with a 3.5mm plug to the camcorder's A/V jack. The other
video cable is connected to the S VIDEO connector.
AUDIO (HDR-FX1): Connect the audio cable from the front
of the saddle to the camcorder's MIC jack.
AUDIO (HVR-Z1): Connect the adapter plug (supplied) to
the camcorder's INPUT 1 MIC jack. Connect the audio cable
from the front of the saddle to adapter plug.
NOTE: It is important to route all cables as shown in the
diagram. This will prevent any damages to the cables when
inserting the saddle into the housing.
LANC: Connect the cable from the rear of the saddle to the
camcorders LANC jack.
VIDEO: Connect the video cable (yellow band) terminated
with a 3.5mm plug to the camcorder's A/V jack. The other
video cable is connected to the S VIDEO connector.
AUDIO (HDR-FX1): Connect the audio cable from the front
of the saddle to the camcorder's MIC jack.
AUDIO (HVR-Z1): Connect the adapter plug (supplied) to
the camcorder's INPUT 1 MIC jack. Connect the audio cable
from the front of the saddle to adapter plug.
NOTE: It is important to route all cables as shown in the
diagram. This will prevent any damages to the cables when
inserting the saddle into the housing.
Thumbscrew
S VIDEO
LANC
A/V
MIC
Settings
Installing
Connecting the HDR-FX1
Connecting the HVR-Z1
S VIDEO
LANC
A/V
MIC (INPUT 1)