User ManualTable of ContentsOperating Instructions1Read this first2HVR-Z1E only2HVR-Z1E only2Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment for business use (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)3Note on the icons used in this manual7Read this first 25Quick Start Guide5Recording movies 85Getting started5Step 1: Checking supplied items 105Step 2: Charging the battery pack 115Using an outside power source 145Step 3: Turning the power on 155Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 155Adjusting the LCD panel 155Adjusting the viewfinder 165Step 5: Setting the date and time 175Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape 185Step 7: Setting the screen language 195Recording5Recording movies 215Usable cassettes 235Using zoom 235Recording in mirror mode 255Displaying the recording setup information - Status check 255Adjusting the exposure 265Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 265Recording the subject lit by strong light - SPOTLIGHT 275Adjusting the white balance 275Recording using manual adjustments 295Adjusting the iris 295Adjusting the gain 305Adjusting the shutter speed 315Adjusting the volume of light - ND FILTER 315Displaying the zebra pattern to adjust the brightness 325Adjusting the focus 335Adjusting the focus manually 335Enhancing the outline to focus - PEAKING 355Customizing the picture quality - PICTURE PROFILE 356Customizing the sound 386Adjusting the audio recording level - Microphone volume level 386Connecting external audio sources 396Selecting the recording channel 406Recording a picture using various features 416Developing scenes smoothly - Shot transition 416Revising a specific color -Color Correction 436Fading in and out of a scene- FADER 456Recording an index signal at the beginning of recording 456Recording on a device connected via an i.LINK cable - External REC Control 466Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes - Rec Review 486Playback6Viewing movies 496Playing back in various modes 506Various playback functions 516Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording - END SEARCH 516Displaying the screen indicators 516Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Data code 526Displaying the video information - Status check 526Playing the picture on a TV 536Viewing the picture on a high definition TV 536Viewing the picture on a 16:9 TV or a 4:3 TV 556Locating a scene on a tape for playback 566Searching for a scene by date of recording - Date search 566Searching for a recording start point - Index search 576Advanced operations7Recording movies8Step 1: Checking supplied items10Step 2: Charging the battery pack11When the battery was successfully charged12To attach the battery pack to the camcorder12To remove the battery pack12To check the remaining battery - Battery Info12Charging time13Recording time13Playing time13Step 3: Turning the power on15To turn off the power15Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder15To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen15When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see16Step 5: Setting the date and time17Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape18To eject the cassette19Step 7: Setting the screen language19Recording movies21To record using the 1080/60i specification (NTSC system)21To record in the DVCAM/DV format21To turn the power off22To record from a low-angle22Indicators displayed during recording22Using the handle zoom24Using the zoom ring24To turn off the display of the recording setup information26Adjusting the exposure26To recall adjustment data from the memory28To use the preset white balance28To restore the automatic white balance28Recording using manual adjustments29To restore automatic adjustment30To restore automatic adjustment30To restore automatic adjustment31To hide the zebra pattern33Adjusting the focus33To focus on a distant subject34To use the expanded focus34To adjust the focus automatically34To focus automatically temporarily34To cancel peaking35Customizing the picture quality - PICTURE PROFILE35To cancel the picture profile recording37To check the picture profile settings37To copy the picture profile setting to other picture profiles37To reset the picture profile settings37Customizing the sound38To restore automatic adjustment39To attach an external microphone39To connect the cable of the microphone or audio device40Recording a picture using various features41Step 1: Store the settings42Step 2: Check the stored settings (Shot)42Recording using the Shot transition function42To cancel the operation43To cancel the operation44To specify a color44A recommended way to specify a color44To cancel the operation45To cancel the operation46Recording on a device connected via an i.LINK cable - External REC Control46To stop recording47Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes - Rec Review48Viewing movies49To adjust the volume49To stop playback49To pause49To fast forward or rewind49To review movies on the viewfinder49Indicators displayed during tape playback49To fast forward or rewind during playback - Picture search50To view the picture while fast forwarding or rewinding - Skip scan50To play back in various modes50Various playback functions51To cancel the operation51Camera settings data display52To hide the camera settings data52To turn off the video information52Playing the picture on a TV53When your TV is connected to a VCR54To view the picture on a 4:3 TV55When your TV is connected to a VCR56When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)56Locating a scene on a tape for playback56To cancel the operation56To cancel the operation57Using the Menu58Selecting menu items58Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc.59Using the (AUDIO SET) menu - INT MIC SET/XLR SET, etc.65Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu - LCD COLOR, etc.69Using the (IN/OUT REC) menu - REC FORMAT/ DOWN CONVERT, etc.71Using the (TC/UB SET) menu - TC MAKE, etc.77Using the (OTHERS) menu - CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc.79Customizing Personal Menu84Assigning the functions87Dubbing/Editing90Dubbing to another tape90To dub to an HDV compatible device90To dub to a DVCAM (DV) device91To dub to an AV device92Recording pictures from a VCR or TV94To record from an HDV compatible device94To record from a DVCAM (DV)/AV device95Connecting to a computer97Connecting the computer97To import pictures on a tape to the computer97To import pictures from the computer to your camcorder98Dubbing sound to a recorded tape99The channel on which the audio is recorded100Setting time values102To cancel the time code setting103To reset the time code103Drop frame mode103To cancel the user bits setting104To reset the user bits104To set the user bits to the real time clock104Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder - Signal conversion function105After importing the picture and sound106Troubleshooting107Troubleshooting107Warning indicators and messages112Additional Information114Using your camcorder abroad114Power supply114On TV color systems114Simple setting of the clock by time difference114HDV format and recording/playback115What is the HDV () format?115Playback115Copyright signal115Audio mode115Notes on cassette tapes115Notes on the License116Compatibility of the DVCAM and DV formats117Differences between the DVCAM and DV formats117Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes117Compatibility on playback117Compatibility on editing using DV jacks117Limitations on editing118About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack118What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?118To charge the battery pack118To use the battery pack effectively118About remaining battery time indicator119About storage of the battery pack119About battery life119About i.LINK120What is i.LINK?120About i.LINK Baud rate120To use i.LINK functions on this unit120About the required i.LINK cable120Maintenance and precautions121On use and care121Moisture condensation121Video head122LCD screen122Cleaning the casing122About care and storage of the lens122To charge the pre-installed battery123Removing dust from inside the viewfinder123Specification124System124Input/Output connectors124LCD screen124General125AC Adaptor/charger AC-VQ850125Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570)125Quick Reference126Identifying parts and controls126To attach the shoulder strap127To attach the shoe adaptor131To remove the lens hood131To insert the batteries132Index134Numerics134A134B134C134D134E134F134G134H134I134L134M135N135O135P135Q135R135S135T135U135V135W135X135Z136Size: 4.69 MBPages: 136Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsOperating Instructions1Read this first2HVR-Z1E only2HVR-Z1E only2Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment for business use (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)3Note on the icons used in this manual7Read this first 25Quick Start Guide5Recording movies 85Getting started5Step 1: Checking supplied items 105Step 2: Charging the battery pack 115Using an outside power source 145Step 3: Turning the power on 155Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 155Adjusting the LCD panel 155Adjusting the viewfinder 165Step 5: Setting the date and time 175Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape 185Step 7: Setting the screen language 195Recording5Recording movies 215Usable cassettes 235Using zoom 235Recording in mirror mode 255Displaying the recording setup information - Status check 255Adjusting the exposure 265Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 265Recording the subject lit by strong light - SPOTLIGHT 275Adjusting the white balance 275Recording using manual adjustments 295Adjusting the iris 295Adjusting the gain 305Adjusting the shutter speed 315Adjusting the volume of light - ND FILTER 315Displaying the zebra pattern to adjust the brightness 325Adjusting the focus 335Adjusting the focus manually 335Enhancing the outline to focus - PEAKING 355Customizing the picture quality - PICTURE PROFILE 356Customizing the sound 386Adjusting the audio recording level - Microphone volume level 386Connecting external audio sources 396Selecting the recording channel 406Recording a picture using various features 416Developing scenes smoothly - Shot transition 416Revising a specific color -Color Correction 436Fading in and out of a scene- FADER 456Recording an index signal at the beginning of recording 456Recording on a device connected via an i.LINK cable - External REC Control 466Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes - Rec Review 486Playback6Viewing movies 496Playing back in various modes 506Various playback functions 516Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording - END SEARCH 516Displaying the screen indicators 516Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Data code 526Displaying the video information - Status check 526Playing the picture on a TV 536Viewing the picture on a high definition TV 536Viewing the picture on a 16:9 TV or a 4:3 TV 556Locating a scene on a tape for playback 566Searching for a scene by date of recording - Date search 566Searching for a recording start point - Index search 576Advanced operations7Recording movies8Step 1: Checking supplied items10Step 2: Charging the battery pack11When the battery was successfully charged12To attach the battery pack to the camcorder12To remove the battery pack12To check the remaining battery - Battery Info12Charging time13Recording time13Playing time13Step 3: Turning the power on15To turn off the power15Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder15To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen15When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see16Step 5: Setting the date and time17Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape18To eject the cassette19Step 7: Setting the screen language19Recording movies21To record using the 1080/60i specification (NTSC system)21To record in the DVCAM/DV format21To turn the power off22To record from a low-angle22Indicators displayed during recording22Using the handle zoom24Using the zoom ring24To turn off the display of the recording setup information26Adjusting the exposure26To recall adjustment data from the memory28To use the preset white balance28To restore the automatic white balance28Recording using manual adjustments29To restore automatic adjustment30To restore automatic adjustment30To restore automatic adjustment31To hide the zebra pattern33Adjusting the focus33To focus on a distant subject34To use the expanded focus34To adjust the focus automatically34To focus automatically temporarily34To cancel peaking35Customizing the picture quality - PICTURE PROFILE35To cancel the picture profile recording37To check the picture profile settings37To copy the picture profile setting to other picture profiles37To reset the picture profile settings37Customizing the sound38To restore automatic adjustment39To attach an external microphone39To connect the cable of the microphone or audio device40Recording a picture using various features41Step 1: Store the settings42Step 2: Check the stored settings (Shot)42Recording using the Shot transition function42To cancel the operation43To cancel the operation44To specify a color44A recommended way to specify a color44To cancel the operation45To cancel the operation46Recording on a device connected via an i.LINK cable - External REC Control46To stop recording47Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes - Rec Review48Viewing movies49To adjust the volume49To stop playback49To pause49To fast forward or rewind49To review movies on the viewfinder49Indicators displayed during tape playback49To fast forward or rewind during playback - Picture search50To view the picture while fast forwarding or rewinding - Skip scan50To play back in various modes50Various playback functions51To cancel the operation51Camera settings data display52To hide the camera settings data52To turn off the video information52Playing the picture on a TV53When your TV is connected to a VCR54To view the picture on a 4:3 TV55When your TV is connected to a VCR56When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)56Locating a scene on a tape for playback56To cancel the operation56To cancel the operation57Using the Menu58Selecting menu items58Using the (CAMERA SET) menu - STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc.59Using the (AUDIO SET) menu - INT MIC SET/XLR SET, etc.65Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu - LCD COLOR, etc.69Using the (IN/OUT REC) menu - REC FORMAT/ DOWN CONVERT, etc.71Using the (TC/UB SET) menu - TC MAKE, etc.77Using the (OTHERS) menu - CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc.79Customizing Personal Menu84Assigning the functions87Dubbing/Editing90Dubbing to another tape90To dub to an HDV compatible device90To dub to a DVCAM (DV) device91To dub to an AV device92Recording pictures from a VCR or TV94To record from an HDV compatible device94To record from a DVCAM (DV)/AV device95Connecting to a computer97Connecting the computer97To import pictures on a tape to the computer97To import pictures from the computer to your camcorder98Dubbing sound to a recorded tape99The channel on which the audio is recorded100Setting time values102To cancel the time code setting103To reset the time code103Drop frame mode103To cancel the user bits setting104To reset the user bits104To set the user bits to the real time clock104Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder - Signal conversion function105After importing the picture and sound106Troubleshooting107Troubleshooting107Warning indicators and messages112Additional Information114Using your camcorder abroad114Power supply114On TV color systems114Simple setting of the clock by time difference114HDV format and recording/playback115What is the HDV () format?115Playback115Copyright signal115Audio mode115Notes on cassette tapes115Notes on the License116Compatibility of the DVCAM and DV formats117Differences between the DVCAM and DV formats117Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes117Compatibility on playback117Compatibility on editing using DV jacks117Limitations on editing118About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack118What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?118To charge the battery pack118To use the battery pack effectively118About remaining battery time indicator119About storage of the battery pack119About battery life119About i.LINK120What is i.LINK?120About i.LINK Baud rate120To use i.LINK functions on this unit120About the required i.LINK cable120Maintenance and precautions121On use and care121Moisture condensation121Video head122LCD screen122Cleaning the casing122About care and storage of the lens122To charge the pre-installed battery123Removing dust from inside the viewfinder123Specification124System124Input/Output connectors124LCD screen124General125AC Adaptor/charger AC-VQ850125Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570)125Quick Reference126Identifying parts and controls126To attach the shoulder strap127To attach the shoe adaptor131To remove the lens hood131To insert the batteries132Index134Numerics134A134B134C134D134E134F134G134H134I134L134M135N135O135P135Q135R135S135T135U135V135W135X135Z136Size: 4.69 MBPages: 136Language: EnglishOpen manual