Sony HVR-V1E User Guide

Move the power zoom lever C slightly for 
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster 
zoom.

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• The minimum distance required between your 

camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1 
cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 
80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

• The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom 

positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about 2 
5/8 feet) from your camcorder.

• When [FOCUS MACRO] is set to [OFF], you 

cannot focus on a subject within 80cm (about 2 
5/8 feet) regardless of the zoom position (p. 71).

• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom 

lever. If you move your finger off the power 
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power 
zoom lever may also be recorded.

1

Set the handle zoom switch B to H 
(high) or L (low).

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• You can set the zoom speed of the handle 

zoom lever in [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 72).

2

Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom 
in or out.

b

• You cannot adjust the zoom speed by pressing 

the handle zoom lever. 

• You cannot use the handle zoom lever when the 

handle zoom switch 

B

 is set to OFF.

• You cannot change the zoom speed of the zoom 

lever C with the handle zoom switch

 B

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You can zoom at the desired speed by 
turning the zoom ring D. Fine adjustment 
is also possible.

b

• Turn the zoom ring 

D

 at a reasonable speed. If 

you turn it too fast, the zoom speed may not 
catch up with the zoom ring rotating speed.

A

B

C

D

Close view: (Telephoto)

Wide view: (Wide angle)

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