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Sony HVR-Z7E Operating Manual

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Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference
The model number and the serial number are located at the name plate on the left of the
unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. HVR-
HVR-Z7E/Z7P
AND
Serial No. ______________________
© 2008 Sony Corporation
3-280-848-11(1)
HVR-MRC1

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  • Page 1 The model number and the serial number are located at the name plate on the left of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HVR- Serial No.

  • Page 2: Read This First

    (This size can be used with your Your camcorder is capable of recording in camcorder.) HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. When recording in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that you use mini DV cassettes. When recording in DVCAM format, Sony “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 3 Using the camcorder About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • Do not hold the camcorder by the following part. • A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high- precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective...
  • Page 4 Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl recording conditions. This phenomenon Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by may be notable in displays having high Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony motion resolution. Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first ...................2 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............8 Step 2: Attaching the supplied items ............10 Step 3: Charging the battery pack ............14 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ..17 Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ........18 Step 6: Setting the date and time ............20 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 6: Using The Menu Items

    Table of Contents (Continued) Playing the picture on a TV ..............57 Using the Menu Using the menu items ............64 Menu items .................... 66 (CAMERA SET) menu ..............69 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/ BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu ...............
  • Page 7 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..............115 Maintenance and precautions ..............116 HDV format and recording/playback ..........116 Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats........... 117 About the “Memory Stick” ..............119 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ..........120 About i.LINK..................121 About x.v.Color ................. 122 About handling of your camcorder ...........

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Large eyecup (1) (p. 19) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. • The cassette tape and “Memory Stick Duo” are not included.
  • Page 9 Connecting cord (DK-415) (1) (p. 16) Test chart for flange focal length adjustment (1) (p. 10) CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder” (1) Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

  • Page 10: Step 2: Attaching The Supplied Items

    Mounting the Carl Zeiss lens z Tips 1 Push the lens locking lever C up and • When you attach a non-Carl Zeiss lens, Sony remove the lens or the lens mount cap recommends that you adjust the black balance from the lens mount.
  • Page 11 4 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial E. 5 Turn the zoom ring D to the telephoto position. 6 Turn the focus ring C until the subject comes in focus, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial E. MANUAL SERVO 7 Turn the zoom ring D to the wide angle ZOOM...
  • Page 12 Step 2: Attaching the supplied items (Continued) The channel to be used differs Attaching the supplied depending on the relationship between microphone the REC CH SELECT switch positions and the input jacks. See the table below. REC CH SELECT Channel to Input jack switch position be used...
  • Page 13 pressing the PUSH (lens hood release) b Notes button. • You cannot use the HDV/DV jack when the Memory Recording Unit is attached to your z Tips camcorder. • If you attach or remove a 72mm (2 7/8 in.) PL To remove the Memory Recording filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood with lens cover.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 3: Charging the battery pack After charging the battery You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) with the All segments of the battery mark ( supplied AC Adaptor/Charger. appear in the display window when the normal charge of the battery is completed. b Notes You can fully charge the battery pack if you continue charging the battery pack after the...
  • Page 15 To remove the battery pack Recording in the HDV format Continuous Typical Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Push the Battery pack recording recording BATT RELEASE (battery release) button time time* and remove the battery pack. NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 Recording in the DVCAM (DV) format Continuous Typical...
  • Page 16 1 Connect the mains lead to the AC Info only). Adaptor/Charger. • Sony recommends that you use an NP-F970 battery pack when you use your camcorder with 2 Connect the mains lead to the wall the Memory Recording Unit or a video light socket.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Turning The Power On And Holding Your Camcorder Properly

    Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly To record or play back, set the POWER switch to the respective positions. Hold the camcorder properly. When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.

  • Page 18: Step 5: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder

    Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel The viewfinder Open the LCD panel 180 degrees (1), then Viewfinder lens rotate it to the best angle to record or play adjustment lever back (2). Move it until the picture becomes clear.
  • Page 19 When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and align it with the eyecup groove in the viewfinder.

  • Page 20: Step 6: Setting The Date And Time

    Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using your camcorder for the first time. If you do not Select (OTHERS) by turning set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then appears every time you turn on your press the dial.
  • Page 21 z Tips • The date and time are automatically recorded on the tape, and can be displayed during playback (DATA CODE button, p. 53). Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE] (p.

  • Page 22: Step 7: Inserting A Tape Or A "Memory Stick Duo

    Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” b Notes Cassette tape • Do not push the portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while the cassette See page 116 for details on tapes including compartment is sliding in. Doing so may which tapes can be used and how to protect cause a malfunction.
  • Page 23 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks. Access lamp b Notes • If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo,” the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data may be damaged.

  • Page 24: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording Recording lamp REC START/ STOP button B Recording lamp Lens hood POWER switch REC START/STOP button A Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo.” Do the following steps to record movies. • This camcorder can record movies in HDV or DVCAM (DV) format. The factory setting is HDV format ([REC FORMAT] p.
  • Page 25 Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B). zREC 00:04:50:04 60min [STBY] t [REC] The recording lamp lights up during recording. To stop the movie recording, press the REC START/STOP button again. z Tips • When recording in HDV format, the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in DVCAM (DV) format, you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([DV WIDE REC] p.
  • Page 26 • You cannot store a still image under the b Notes following conditions: • Specifications are for Sony “Memory Stick – When the shutter speed is slower than 1/50 Duo.” The actual number of recordable pictures – While using the fader can vary depending on the recording –...

  • Page 27: Changing The Settings Of Your Camcorder Recordings

    Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings • When you set [FOCUS MACRO] to [OFF] or Adjusting the zoom the focus ring to the mode A position (p. 28), you cannot focus on a subject within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) regardless of the zoom position (p.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Focus Manually

    Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Adjusting the focus manually Adjusting focus manually in mode A In mode A, you can manually adjust focus without automatic adjustment functions. ZEBRA AE SHIFT REC REVIEW ASSIGN 1-6 Set the focus ring to the mode A position buttons and focus manually using the focus scale on ASSIGN...
  • Page 29 adjustment, set the focus ring to mode B. You • The center of the screen is magnified by about cannot use the automatic adjustment functions 1.5 times when [SCAN TYPE] in [HDV in mode A. PROGRE.] or [DV PROGRE.] of the (IN/ OUT REC) menu is set to [25].

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Exposure

    Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) z Tips Adjusting the exposure • The F value becomes close to F2.0 as the zoom position changes from W to T even when you open the aperture by setting the F value lower than F2.0, such as F1.6.
  • Page 31 z Tips range of 1/3 second through 1/10000 second or the extended clear scan • While recording a bright subject, diffraction may occur if you close the aperture further down, resulting in a fuzzy focus (this is a The denominator of the set shutter speed common phenomenon with video cameras).

  • Page 32: Adjusting To Natural Color (White Balance)

    Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) WB TEMP], which you have selected in Adjusting to natural color (White [WB PRESET] of the (CAMERA balance) SET) menu. Indicator Shooting conditions • White balance values adjusted for light (Memory A) sources can be stored in memory A and (Memory B)

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Black Balance

    the dial to set the temperature. You can also set the color temperature from the menu ([WB Select [BLK BALANCE] in the TEMP SET] p. 70). (CAMERA SET) menu with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To save the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B 1 Set the white balance memory switch to Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH...
  • Page 34 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as Select a picture profile number [GAMMA] and [DETAIL]. with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. Connect your camcorder to a TV or You can record with the settings of the monitor, and adjust the picture quality selected picture profile.
  • Page 35 BLACK LEVEL To set the black level. Item Description and settings [MASTER BLACK] Sets the master black level. -15 to +15 [BLACK R] Sets the black level of Rch. [MASTER BLACK] + [BLACK R] is the black level of Rch. -15 to +15 [BLACK G] Sets the black level of Gch.
  • Page 36 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) KNEE To set knee point and slope for video signal compression to reduce over-highlighting by limiting signals in high contrast area of the subject to the dynamic range of your camcorder. Item Description and settings [MODE] Selects a mode either automatic or manual.
  • Page 37 COLOR DEPTH To set the color depth for each color phase. This function is more effective for deep colors and less effective for light colors. The color looks deeper as you decrease the setting value to more negative side, and lighter as you increase the value to more positive side.
  • Page 38 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) COLOR CORRCT (Continued) Item Description and settings [MEM1 COLOR] Sets colors stored in Memory 1. [PHASE] : Sets color phase. 0 (purple) t 8 (red) t 16 (yellow) t 24 (green) t 31 (blue) [RANGE] : Sets color phase range.
  • Page 39 DETAIL To set items for the detail. Item Description and settings [LEVEL] Sets the detail level. -7 to +7 [MANUAL SET] [ON/OFF] : Turns on and off the manual detail adjustment. [ON] : Enables the manual detail adjustment (automatic optimization will not be performed). [OFF] : Disables the manual detail adjustment.
  • Page 40 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) SKINTONE DTL To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles. Item Description and settings [ON/OFF] Suppresses details in skin-tone areas to reduce wrinkles. Select [ON] when you want to use this function. You can also select other areas. [LEVEL] Sets the adjustment level.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Volume

    To name the picture profile settings 4 Select the number of the picture profile that you want to copy to with the SEL/ You can name picture profile1 through 6. PUSH EXEC dial A. 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button 5 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
  • Page 42 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch (CH1/CH2) A of the channel to be adjusted to MAN. appears on the screen. Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial B to adjust the volume during recording or standby. To restore automatic adjustment Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch (CH1/CH2) the manually adjusted channel to AUTO.

  • Page 43: Assigning The Functions To The Assign Buttons

    Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons • TC RESET (p. 87) Some functions need to be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a • TC COUNTUP (p. 87) single function to any one of the ASSIGN 1 •...

  • Page 44: Recording An Index Signal

    Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued) Recording an index signal Select the ASSIGN button to which you want to assign a If you record a scene with an index signal, function with the SEL/PUSH you can easily find that scene during playback (p.

  • Page 45: Reviewing The Most Recently Recorded Scenes (Rec Review)

    • End search will not work correctly if a blank Reviewing the most recently section exists between recorded sections on the tape. recorded scenes (Rec review) You can view about 2 seconds of the scene Playing back the most recently recorded just before you stopped the tape.

  • Page 46: Using The Shot Transition

    [SHOT-B]: To start Sony recommends that you use a tripod to transition to the SHOT-B avoid image blurring. when the recording is You can set the following items in [SHOT started.
  • Page 47 Press the SHOT TRANSITION/ FOCUS MARKING button C again to bring up the shot transition check screen. The CHECK lamp turns on. Press the A button to check SHOT-A, or the B button to check SHOT-B. The image will be displayed with the settings stored in the selected SHOT.
  • Page 48 Using the Shot transition (Continued) • If you press the following buttons during the shot transition operation, the operation will be canceled: – PICTURE PROFILE – MENU – STATUS CHECK – EXPANDED FOCUS • You can also make a transition from the SHOT- A to the SHOT-B or from the SHOT-B to the SHOT-A.

  • Page 49: Marking Focal Point On The Screen (Focus Marking)

    Marking focal point on the screen (Focus marking) You can mark a focal point, at which you button for marking a focal point at set a subject in focus, on the LCD screen position B. prior to the recording. You can use this When you press the A button, and A function during the manual focus.

  • Page 50: Playback

    Playback VOLUME/MEMORY button PLAY button TC/U-BIT DATA CODE MEMORY/PLAY button MEMORY/INDEX button SEL/PUSH EXEC dial MEMORY/DELETE button You can play back movies as follows: Slide the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the green button. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button.
  • Page 51 • You cannot play back movies recorded in HDV format on DVCAM (DV) format video cameras or mini DV players. • You can play back a DV format tape on your camcorder only when its contents are recorded in the SP mode.
  • Page 52 Playback (Continued) b Notes • Still images cannot be restored once you delete them. • You cannot delete still images when the “Memory Stick Duo” is write-protected (p. 119) or the still image is protected (p. 104). z Tips • To delete a still image in the index, move B to the still image using the VOLUME/MEMORY button, then do steps 2 and 3.

  • Page 53: Changing/Checking The Settings In Your Camcorder

    Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder • When you assign [DISPLAY] of [ASSIGN BTN] to an ASSIGN button, you can use the ASSIGN button to change the screen. Displaying recording data (Data TC/U-BIT DATA CODE code) You can display information, including date, time and camera data, automatically stored during recording on the screen during playback.

  • Page 54: Displaying The Settings In Your Camcorder (Status Check)

    Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder (Continued) C Iris appears in the iris value display Press the STATUS CHECK button area during playback of the movie recorded with the iris manually adjusted to its maximum value. D Gain Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D E Shutter speed until a desired display shows up on the screen.

  • Page 55: Locating A Scene On A Tape

    Locating a scene on a tape To cancel the operation Press the STOP button C on the Remote Commander. b Notes • Each day of recording must be longer than 2 minutes. Your camcorder may not detect the date if the recording of that date is short. •...
  • Page 56 Locating a scene on a tape (Continued) To cancel the operation Press the STOP button C on the Remote Commander. b Notes • Recording between indexes must be longer than 2 minutes. Your camcorder may not detect the date if the recording between the indexes is short.

  • Page 57: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to obtain AC power (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Jacks on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable.
  • Page 58 Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t Component video cable [AUTO] (83) (supplied) [VIDEO OUT] t (Green) Y [COMPONENT] t (Blue) P [1080i/576i] (85) (Red) P A/V connecting cable (supplied)
  • Page 59 : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t i.LINK cable (optional) [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [OFF] (86) b Notes • Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i. For details, confirm the specifications of your TV.
  • Page 60 Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV A movie recorded in HD quality is converted and played back in SD quality. A movie recorded in SD quality is played back in SD quality. COMPONENT IN S VIDEO VIDEO/AUDIO...
  • Page 61 : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] Component video cable t[AUTO] (83) (supplied) (Green) Y [VIDEO OUT] t[COMPONENT] (Blue) P t[1080i/576i] (85) (Red) P [VIDEO OUT] t[DOWN CONVERT] A/V connecting cable t[SQUEEZE]/ (White) (supplied)
  • Page 62 Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t A/V connecting cable with [AUTO] (83) S VIDEO (optional) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER (White) BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85)
  • Page 63 When connecting to your TV via a VCR Select the connecting method on page 94 depending on the input jack of the VCR. Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).

  • Page 64: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Using the menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial displayed on the screen. until the icon of the desired menu is highlighted, then press the dial to select the menu.
  • Page 65 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired setting is highlighted or to bring up the desired setting, then press the dial to confirm the setting. S T B Y 00:00:28:10 BEEP MENU : END Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen.

  • Page 66: Menu Items

    Menu items Available menu items (z) vary depending on the POWER switch position. Position of POWER switch: CAMERA (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 69) GAIN SETUP – SMOOTH GAIN – HYPER GAIN – AGC LIMIT – BLK BALANCE – WB PRESET –...
  • Page 67 Position of POWER switch: CAMERA (DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 79) ZEBRA – HISTOGRAM – PEAKING – MARKER – CAM LEVELING – EXP.FOCUS TYPE – CAM DATA DSP – AU.LVL DISP – ZOOM DISPLAY – FOCUS DISP – SHUTTER DISP – LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOR LCD BL LEVEL...
  • Page 68 Menu items (Continued) Position of POWER switch: CAMERA (MEMORY SET) menu (p. 89) ALL ERASE – FORMAT FILE NO. NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER PB FOLDER – (OTHERS) (p. 90) CAMERA PROF. ASSIGN BTN CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE PB ZOOM –...

  • Page 69: (Camera Set) Menu

    (CAMERA SET) menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the HYPER GAIN recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) When you set this function to [ON] ), you can increase the gain to its limit. The default setting is [OFF]. The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when b Notes the items are selected.
  • Page 70 Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. WB TEMP SET AE SHIFT You can set the color temperature between You can set an offset value to adjust the 2300K and 15000K in 100K steps when automatic exposure adjustment value you set [WB PRESET] to [MANU WB between [-7] (dark) and [+7] (bright) with...
  • Page 71 [HDV1080i]: [HDV PROGRE.] t [REC Example: TYPE 4 TYPE] t [SCAN TYPE] 16:9 [DV]: [DV PROGRE.] t [SCAN TYPE] SCAN TYPE Frequency range 50.00 Hz to 200.0 Hz 25.00 Hz to 200.0 Hz FLCKR REDUCE photometric area B ON Reduces flickering. Flickering of the AE RESPONSE screen under a light source such as fluorescent lamps will be reduced.
  • Page 72 Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. during recording of a subject under strong FOCUS MACRO light, such as a stage. For example, you can prevent people's faces from over- When you set this function to [ON], you highlighting.
  • Page 73 To cancel before starting the operation, select [OFF] in step 1. The setting will be cleared every time you press the REC START/STOP button. [START TRIGGR]* STBY Fading out Fading in [END TRIGGER] WHITE FADER * The default setting is [START TRIGGR]. BLACK FADER 3 Start recording.
  • Page 74 Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 1 Select [ON/OFF] t [ON] with the SEL/ DV FRAME REC PUSH EXEC dial. 2 Perform the following step if you are You can record stop motion (or frame-by- changing the recording time from the frame) animation movies.
  • Page 75 TYPE S.TRANS/F.MARK Selects a type of the color bars. You can select a function to be assigned to the SHOT TRANSITION/FOCUS MARKING button. B SHOT TRANSITION Select to assign the shot transition function to the button. TYPE 1 FOCUS MARKING Select to assign the focus marking function to the button.

  • Page 76: (Audio Set) Menu

    (AUDIO SET) menu Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH Settings for the audio recording (DV EXEC dial. AU.MODE/XLR SET, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. FLANGE BACK The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.
  • Page 77 (p. 41). microphone (ECM-XM1). • Set [INPUT TRIM] to [12dB] for the optional INPUT1 MIC NR microphone (Sony ECM-NV1). Reduces noise from the microphone. • The INPUT TRIM function adjusts the input level from an external microphone. When using B ON a highly sensitive microphone or recording loud Reduces noise from the microphone.
  • Page 78 Press the MENU button t select the (AUDIO SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. CH3,CH4 • When recording loud sound, the sound may be distorted at either the input point or the Outputs only the sound dubbed in CH3 and recording point.

  • Page 79: (Display Set) Menu

    (DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings of the display and the B OFF viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP Does not display a histogram. OUTPUT, etc.) NORMAL Displays a histogram. The default settings are marked with B. ADVANCE The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.
  • Page 80 Press the MENU button t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. z Tips b Notes • You can focus more easily using this • You cannot display markers on an external device connected to your camcorder via an function in combination with the analog jack.
  • Page 81 CAM DATA DSP (Camera data ZOOM DISPLAY display) B BAR When you set this function to [ON], you Displays a bar that indicates the zoom can constantly display the iris, shutter speed position. and gain settings on the screen. The default NUMBER setting is [OFF].
  • Page 82 Press the MENU button t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. z Tips b Notes • Shutter speed slower than 360° are displayed in • When you connect your camcorder to outside multiples of 360°, such as 360° × 2. power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting.

  • Page 83: (In/Out Rec) Menu

    (IN/OUT REC) menu Recording settings, input and output rewound to the beginning. It is displayed settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./ when you start playback or recording. VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.) DISP OUTPUT The default settings are marked with B. You can select outputs to which display The indicators in parentheses appear when information, such as time code, is the items are selected.
  • Page 84 Press the MENU button t select the (IN/OUT REC) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. SCAN TYPE signals to or from the external device via HDV/DV (i.LINK) jack for You can select a scan type for recording in recording or playback. HDV format.
  • Page 85 – S Video • Image may be distorted or time code may not be properly connected between the scenes recorded – Audio/Video in the DVCAM mode and DV SP mode. B SQUEEZE Outputs a horizontally compressed image DV WIDE REC while maintaining its original height.
  • Page 86 Press the MENU button t select the (IN/OUT REC) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. SYNCHRONOUS i.LINK SET Records movies, sound and time code on a connected device in synchronization with HDV t DV CONV your camcorder. When you set this function to [ON], you can convert HDV format signals to DV RELAY format signals and output the DV format...

  • Page 87: (Tc/Ub Set) Menu

    (TC/UB SET) menu (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) 2 Select [PRESET] with the SEL/PUSH The default settings are marked with B. EXEC dial. The indicators in parentheses appear when 3 Select the first 2 digits with the SEL/PUSH the items are selected. EXEC dial.
  • Page 88 Press the MENU button t select the (TC/UB SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 1 Insert a tape to the main camcorder from b Notes which you want to generate the time code. • This function is available in the following cases: 2 Set the POWER switches of the main and –...

  • Page 89: (Memory Set) Menu

    (MEMORY SET) menu Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (ALL FORMAT ERASE/FORMAT, etc.) You do not need to format the Memory “ Stick Duo” since it is already formatted at The default settings are marked with B. the factory. If you want to format the The indicators in parentheses appear when Memory Stick Duo,”...

  • Page 90: (Others) Menu

    (OTHERS) menu Press the MENU button t select the (MEMORY SET) with the SEL/ Settings while recording on a tape or other PUSH EXEC dial. basic settings (QUICK REC/BEEP, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. REC FOLDER (Recording folder) The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.

  • Page 91: World Time

    1 Select [COPY] with the SEL/PUSH Duo” or [CAMERA] to save it in your camcorder. EXEC dial. 3 Select [ NEW FILE ] or an existing 2 Select the camera profile that you want profile name with the SEL/PUSH to copy with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. EXEC dial.
  • Page 92 Press the MENU button t select the (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. PB ZOOM (Playback zoom) DATE REC B OFF When you set this function to [ON], you can enlarge movie images about 1.1 to 5 Does not superimpose the date and time on times (still images about 1.5 to 5 times) images.
  • Page 93 REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) When you set this function to [ON], you can use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 136). The default setting is [ON]. z Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit.

  • Page 94: Dubbing/Editing

    Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Connecting to external devices The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR, DVD/HDD device and the connectors used.
  • Page 95 : Signal flow Camcorder Cable External device AV device with audio/video A/V connecting cable jacks* (supplied) (Yellow) t SD quality* (White) (Red) Pictures recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format are dubbed in the SD (standard definition) quality, regardless of the connection. When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the device, and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio jack on the device.
  • Page 96 • When the recorder is HVR-Z7E/Z7P, set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] (p. 83). • When the player and the recorder are both HDV1080i compatible devices such as HVR-Z7E/Z7P and connected with the i.LINK cable, after pausing or stopping and then resuming the recording, the images will be a bit choppy or rough at that point.
  • Page 97 b Notes Dubbing to another device • The following cannot be output via the HDV/ DV interface (i.LINK): – Indicators Prepare your camcorder for – Titles that are recorded on other camcorders playback. • Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not output from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) Insert the recorded cassette.

  • Page 98: Recording Pictures From A Vcr

    Recording pictures from a VCR You can record pictures from a VCR on a HDV1080i AV device with tape. You can record a scene as a still image compatible device i.LINK jack on a “Memory Stick Duo.” You can record pictures in the HDV format by connecting an HDV1080i specification compatible device.

  • Page 99: Recording Still Images

    b Notes Connect your VCR as a player to • You cannot record TV programs from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK). your camcorder. • User bits are not recorded when dubbing from a When an i.LINK cable is connected, the DVCAM (DV) device via an i.LINK cable. format of the input signal ( •...

  • Page 100: Copying Movies On A Tape To A Computer

    Copying movies on a Recording pictures from a VCR (Continued) tape to a computer Connect your camcorder to the computer Start playing the cassette. with an i.LINK cable. The computer needs to have an i.LINK The pictures on the VCR appear on the connector and be installed with editing screen of your camcorder.
  • Page 101 Step:1 Connect an i.LINK cable Format for Recorded copying to Menu setting* format the computer [VCR HDV/DV] t [HDV] [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [OFF] HDV/DV interface [VCR HDV/DV] t [HDV] (i.LINK) DVCAM [i.LINK SET] t (DV) [HDV t DV i.LINK cable (optional) CONV] t [ON]...
  • Page 102 Copying movies on a tape to a computer (Continued) When copying the movie in the Step:2 Copying the movies DVCAM (DV) format from the Use the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to computer to your camcorder obtain AC power (p. 14). Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] (p. 83). 1 Prepare editing software (not provided).

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Power sources/LCD screen/Remote Commander···p. 103 • Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”···p. 104 •...
  • Page 104 Troubleshooting (Continued) The picture in the viewfinder is not clear. • Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture appears clearly (p. 18). The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared. • If you change [VF POWERMODE] to [AUTO], the finder light remains off while the LCD panel is open (p.
  • Page 105 Recording The recording does not start when you press the REC START/STOP button. • Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA (p. 24). • The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. • Set the write-protect tab of the cassette to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 116). •...
  • Page 106 Troubleshooting (Continued) End search or last scene review does not work. • Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 45). • There is nothing recorded on the cassette. • There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction. Auto focus does not function.
  • Page 107 Cannot use Situation [TC LINK] Your camcorder is not connected to an external device via an i.LINK cable. [TC COUNTUP] [TC MAKE] is set to [REGENERATE]. [UB-DATE/TC-TIME] [TC MAKE] is set to [REGENERATE]. [TC RUN] is set to [REC RUN]. [UB TIME REC] is set to [ON].
  • Page 108 Troubleshooting (Continued) Horizontal stripes appear on the image. • This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction. This can be improved by changing the shutter speed (p. 31). Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. •...
  • Page 109 The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off. • This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 124). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette tape. “---” is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing back was recorded without setting the date and time.
  • Page 110 Troubleshooting (Continued) Connecting to TV You cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the i.LINK cable. • You cannot view the picture in the HD (high definition) quality on the TV if an i.LINK jack of the TV is not compatible with the HDV1080i specification (p. 57). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
  • Page 111 Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed. • You cannot zoom pictures from connected devices on your camcorder. Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected device. • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p.
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting (Continued) Your computer freezes. • Set [VCR HDV/DV] correctly according to the connected device (p. 83). • Disconnect the cable from your computer and camcorder. Reboot your computer, and connect your computer and camcorder following the steps in the correct order (p. 101).

  • Page 113: Warning Indicators And Messages

    • The battery pack is nearly used up. persists even after you have tried a couple • Depending on the operating, of times, contact your Sony dealer or local environment, or battery conditions, E authorized Sony service facility. may flash, even if there are approximately 5 to 10 minutes remaining.
  • Page 114 Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Warning messagess If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.

  • Page 115: Additional Information

    Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply Viewing HDV format pictures recorded in HDV format You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor/ You need an HDV1080i compatible TV (or Charger supplied with your camcorder monitor) with a component jack and within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz AUDIO/VIDEO input jack or an HDMI...

  • Page 116: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions Copyright signal HDV format and recording/ When you play back playback If the cassette you play back on your Your camcorder is capable of recording in camcorder contains copyright signals, you HDV/DVCAM/DV formats. cannot copy it to a tape in another video It is recommended to use a cassette with the camera connected to your camcorder.

  • Page 117: Compatibility Of The Dvcam/Dv Formats

    To prevent accidental erasure On Sony HDV1080i compliant TVs Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set it to SAVE. An HDV format compatible TV with the component input jack is required to view playback pictures recorded in the HDV format.
  • Page 118 Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes Compatibility on editing using DV jacks The recording format of the picture is defined according to the recorder’s format When this camcorder is connected to other as described below. digital video equipment using an i.LINK cable, the recording format of edited tapes Recorder’s Cassette’s...

  • Page 119: About The "Memory Stick

    b Notes Photographic Experts Group) format. The file extension is “.JPG.” • If you use tapes as in 1) to 3) above for editing, • A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a the functions may be limited regardless of the computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have format of players and recorders.

  • Page 120: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) – Places with extremely high humidity or conform to the universal standard. (These subject to corrosive gases. models are not sold in some regions.) • If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor has been used with another device, format it •...

  • Page 121: About I.link

    About storage of the battery pack battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently. • If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up on To use the battery pack effectively your camcorder once a year to maintain proper •...

  • Page 122: About X.v.color

    • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and b Notes is a trademark approved by many corporations. • When connecting a device with an i.LINK •...

  • Page 123: Moisture Condensation

    If moisture condensation has occurred casing, unplug your camcorder and have it None of the functions except cassette checked by a Sony dealer before operating it ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn any further. off your camcorder, and leave it for about •...
  • Page 124 (optional), the video heads may be worn out. Please contact your Sony is not used a lot. dealer or local authorized Sony service facility If this freezing point is created while to have the video heads replaced.
  • Page 125 Removing dust from inside the – Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time. viewfinder About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft Remove the eye piece of the cloth in the following instances: viewfinder.

  • Page 126: Specifications

    Specifications System Fast forward/rewind time Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a PHDVM- Video recording system (HDV) 63DM cassette and rechargeable 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system battery pack) Video recording system (DVCAM (DV)) Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a PHDVM- 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system 63DM cassette and AC Adaptor) Still image recording system...
  • Page 127 LCD screen information at the time of recording. **Still image resolution is obtained by the Picture unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid 8.0 cm (3.2 type, aspect ratio 16:9) CMOS Sensor and image processing Total dot number system (new Enhanced Imaging 921 600 (1 920 ×...
  • Page 128 Specifications (Continued) Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 Dimensions (approx.) 176 × 199 × 439 mm Maximum output voltage (6 15/16 × 7 13/16 × 17 9/32 in.) DC 8.4 V (w/h/d) Output voltage including the projecting parts DC 7.2 V 176 × 199 × 439 mm Capacity (6 15/16 ×...
  • Page 129 • Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

  • Page 130: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Accessory shoe mount (130) G Grip belt (17) B Microphone holder (12) H Microphone (12) C Microphone fixing clamper (12) I Accessory shoe adaptor (131) D Zoom lever (27) J Lens hood with lens cover (12) E EXPANDED FOCUS/L2 button (43)
  • Page 131 To mount the accessory shoe adaptor Mount the accessory shoe adaptor on the accessory shoe mount as illustrated. To remove the accessory shoe adaptor Do the reverse procedure to mounting the accessory shoe adaptor to remove it. Continued ,...
  • Page 132 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) 67 8 A Front remote sensor (93) R White balance memory switch (32) B Front recording lamp (92) S Gain switch (31) The recording lamp flashes if the * The ASSIGN 2 button, ASSIGN 5 button/AE remaining tape or battery is low.
  • Page 133 K PUSH (lens hood release) button (12) HDV/DV jack (57) B COMPONENT OUT jack (57) L Cable holder (12) C A/V OUT jack (57) M Memory Stick Duo slot (22) D LANC N Access lamp (22) jack The LANC control jack is used for O REC START/STOP button (24) controlling the tape transport of video OPEN/EJECT lever (22)
  • Page 134 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) 1 2 3 4 CHECK STORE EXEC SHOT TRANSITION/FOCUS MARKING A Hook for shoulder strap (134) To attach the shoulder strap B Handle zoom lever (27) Attach the shoulder strap (optional) to the hooks for the shoulder strap. C REC START/STOP button (24) D Handle zoom switch (27) E Rear remote sensor (93)
  • Page 135 TC/U-BIT DATA CODE 1 2 3 4 MANUAL SERVO ZOOM A Lens cover lever (13) J Video control buttons (STOP/REW/ PLAY/FF/PAUSE/REC/SLOW) (50) B Focus ring (28) K VOLUME/MEMORY button (50) C Zoom ring (27) L MEMORY/DELETE button (50) D Iris ring (30) M MEMORY/INDEX button (50) E ZOOM switch (27) N MEMORY/PLAY button (50)

  • Page 136: Remote Commander

    Remote Commander may Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop, not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Slow) (50) Use of another battery may present a risk of fire F ZERO SET MEMORY or explosion.

  • Page 137: Indicators For The Lcd Screen And Viewfinder

    Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. The indicators will not be recorded on the tape during recording. Recording movies Recording still images 00:04:50:04 1.2M HDV1080i A Recording format ( G Recording folder (90) ) (83) H Image size (26) B Remaining battery (approx.)

  • Page 138: Viewing Movies

    Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder (Continued) Viewing movies Viewing still images qs qd 00:04:50:04 1.2M 101-0011 MEMORY PLAY HDV1080i K Data file name J Tape transport indicator Recording mode (DVCAM or DV SP) L Picture number/Total number of appears when a tape recorded in the DVCAM recorded pictures in the current or DV SP format is played back.
  • Page 139 Center Indicators when you made changes Indicator Meaning Warning (113) Upper left Upper right 00:00:00:00 Bottom Indicator Meaning HISTOGRAM (79) CAM LEVELING Center Bottom (80) DV AU.MODE (DV Upper left Audio mode) (76)* Manual volume Indicator Meaning control(41) Recording format (83) Manual focus (28) Picture profile (33) DV WIDE REC (85)*...

  • Page 140: Index

    Index Numeric A/V connecting cable..58, 94 CNTRST ENHCR ..71, 106 A/V connecting cable with COLOR BAR ....... 75 21-pin adaptor.......63 S VIDEO......62, 94 COLOR CORRCT (Color A/V OUT jack...... 58 Correct)......... 37 COLOR DEPTH ....37 A button........46 COLOR LEVEL....
  • Page 141 DV PROGRE......84 FORMAT ......89 Indoor ........32 DV REC MODE FREE RUN ......87 INPUT1 jack....12, 41 (Recording mode) ....84 FS32K ........76 INPUT1 MIC NR ....77 DV SP ........84 FS48K ........76 INPUT1 switch .....41 DV WIDE CONV....85 INPUT1 TRIM .....77 DV WIDE REC ....84, 85 INPUT1 WIND ....77 DVCAM .......84...
  • Page 142 Index (Continued) LCD backlight ......18 TC/UB SET menu ..87 Picture Search....... 51 LCD BL LEVEL ..82, 106 Using the menu..... 64 PLAY button ......50 LCD BRIGHT ......82 Playing time......15 MENU button ...... 20 LCD COLOR .......82 Power cord......16 Menu items ......
  • Page 143 RELAY .........86 STBY COMMAND ..... 86 VF COLOR ......82 REMAINING .......82 STEADYSHOT ... 72, 106 VF POWER MODE .....82 Remaining battery....54 STOP ........86 Video control buttons ..134 Remote Commander ...136 Supplied items......8 Video head......124 REMOTE CTRL (Remote SYNCHRONOUS....86 VIDEO OUT ......85 control)........93 S.TRANS/F.MARK .....
  • Page 144 Index (Continued) Zoom ring ......27 ZOOM switch.......27 ZOOM TRANS ....46...

  • Page 145: Operating Instructions

    The model number and the serial number are located at the name plate on the left of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HVR- Serial No.
  • Page 146 • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Table of contents • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Overview ............

  • Page 147: Overview

    Overview Integrated architecture to the camcorder Supported models • The body is small and light with a weight of about 130 g • This unit can be connected to a camcorder via a special and connects directly to a camcorder without a cable to interface.

  • Page 148: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Memory Recording Unit / i.LINK Cradle Attaching to the i.LINK cradle Attach this unit to the i.LINK cradle by sliding the unit in the direction of the arrow. 1 RELEASE button 9 PLAY/EXEC button Press this button to remove this unit. Press this button to play recorded files.

  • Page 149: Lcd Screen Display

    LCD screen display VIDEO mode During recording During playback 2 3 4 1 Power supply display 8 Status display This icon is not displayed when this unit is connected Displays the status with an icon. directly to the camcorder. x Power is on and playback/recording is stopped Displays the power supply icons when connected to a PC z Recording or camcorder using the i.LINK cradle.

  • Page 150: Using In Video Mode

    • Although this unit has been tested with CompactFlash, Sony does not guarantee its operation with all CompactFlash. The operation of this unit with Sony CompactFlash has CompactFlash capacity and available been checked. recording time • CompactFlash with 133x 2GB or more specifications are recommended for this unit.

  • Page 151: Menu Organization (Video Mode)

    Menu organization (VIDEO mode) root CLIP SELECT DELETE CLIP FORMAT REC MODE NORMAL CACHE INTERVAL LOOP i.LINK MODE AUTO SETTING TC FORMAT AUTO DV FILETYPE RAW DV INTERVAL REC TIME 0.5sec 1sec 1.5sec 2sec INT.TIME 30sec 1min 5min 10min CAMLINK SEL FOLLOW SYNCHRO SLEEP MODE...
  • Page 152 CAMERA NO SETTING You can assign a number to the data clip name when recording. TC FORMAT Use this mode to assign non-overlapping numbers to clip Follows the DF/NDF of the time code from the camcorder names recorded simultaneously on more than one camcorder, connected to this unit.

  • Page 153: Recording Images From The Camcorder To This Unit

    Recording images from the camcorder to this unit x Recording video simultaneously on this unit and Images recorded by the camcorder can be recorded onto this unit. a camcorder – Connecting to a camcorder with an “external REC control” function (SYNCHRO mode) Recording images When connected to a camcorder that has an external REC (POWER switch at the ON side)

  • Page 154: Interval Recording Mode

    x Recording on this unit during camcorder tape Cache recording mode replacement The most recent approximately maximum 14 seconds of When connected to a camcorder that has an external REC video and audio captured by the camcorder are held in a control function, you can record video on this unit only buffer memory and automatically recorded when the while changing the tape of the camcorder.
  • Page 155 Loop recording mode Repeats overwrite-recording using the available space on the CompactFlash. You cannot select this mode if the remaining recording time is less than 5 minutes (CompactFlash icon is flashing). Setting loop recording mode Select [LOOP] from [REC MODE] on the menu screen. LCD screen display in loop recording mode Remains on during recording Notes...

  • Page 156: Playback The Image Recorded On A Compactflash In This Unit

    Playback the image recorded on a CompactFlash in this unit To play back video clip recorded on a CompactFlash in this Trick playback unit, you need to connect this unit to a playback device via an i.LINK cable. When the playback image is output to i.LINK, the clip is played at 3x, 6x, and 9x the normal speed.

  • Page 157: Useful Functions In Combination With Hvr-Z7/S270

    You can record the time code of the HVR-Z7/S270 without a Useful functions in combination tape in the HVR-Z7/S270. with HVR-Z7/S270 If you want to record video using the time code of the HVR-Z7/S270, set the time code setting of the Tapeless external REC control HVR-Z7/S270 as follows.
  • Page 158 Display the operational status of this unit on the HVR-Z7/S270 LCD screen CAMERA mode – Indicators – Status check indicator • The following information can be displayed on the LCD • The following information can be displayed on the status screen of the HVR-Z7/S270.
  • Page 159 VCR mode – Indicators – Status check indicator • The following information can be displayed on the LCD • The following information can be displayed on the status screen of the HVR-Z7/S270. check indicator (VCR mode) of the HVR-Z7/S270. 1 CompactFlash connecting status PB FORMAT This icon blinks when the remaining recording time of the Displays the playback format of this unit.

  • Page 160: Using In Computer Mode

    Using in COMPUTER mode Connecting to a computer You can transfer recorded images on this unit as a file in HDV or DV format to a nonlinear editing system or computer. Attach the HVRA-CR1 i.LINK cradle and optional AC adaptor to this unit. For extended use, the AC adaptor is recommended.

  • Page 161: Menu Organization (Computer Mode)

    Menu organization (COMPUTER mode) root DV-NTSC DV-PAL DRIVE SETTING TC FORMAT AUTO DV FILETYPE RAW DV CAMERA NO *Boldface settings are default settings. Notes • For the following cases, operate “Safety remove Device (for Operate in the VIDEO mode. Set this mode when reading or Windows)”...

  • Page 162: Folder Saving Format

    • Segmented files recorded from HDV stream Some computer applications cannot play back the transitions between segmented files properly. If this happens, join the files using the “Sony Recording Unit Utility” or “M2T File Connection Tool” (*). * Available from the Sony support page...

  • Page 163: Notes Regarding Computer Mode

    Notes regarding COMPUTER mode • Do not save other data files in the HVR folder. • Do not transfer data from a computer to this unit in COMPUTER mode. Write back data from a computer to this unit by streaming. Write back data after selecting HDV or DV-NTSC, DV-PAL format in PC MODE in the menu.

  • Page 164: Power Supply

    Power supply Remaining battery time indication in the AC Preparing the power supply adaptor/charger display window This indication is provided by data communications between The following will explain the optional AC-VQ1050 AC the AC adaptor/charger and the “InfoLITHIUM” battery adaptor/charger. pack.
  • Page 165 AC adaptor/charger To connect this unit to a wall outlet Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC adaptor/charger For prolonged operation, such as playing the recorded or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause images, you can operate this unit from a domestic wall outlet a malfunction.

  • Page 166: Trouble Shooting

    • During repair work, Sony may perform a minimal check of the data on a CompactFlash in order to verify improvements or the occurrence of defective symptoms. However, Sony never copies or saves the data.

  • Page 167: Connecting A Computer

    Connecting a computer Symptom Cause/Remedy t Set the computer display as follows: An error message appears when you – 1024 × 768 dots or more, high color (16 bits, 65,000 colors) or more. place the supplied CD-ROM in your computer. •...

  • Page 168: Warning Indicators

    Self-diagnosis display When an error occurs the following warning indicators may appear on the LCD screen. Message Cause/Corrective Action If an error recurs after you repeat corrective action several times, contact Sony A:ss:ss/I:ss:ss/P:ss:ss/ Customer Service or the place of purchase. M:ss:ss/F:ss:ss/X:ss:ss...

  • Page 169: Caution Message

    CompactFlash to a computer or other suitable media. If the above symptoms do not improve, try with a different CompactFlash. If the above symptoms still do not improve even several attempts are made, contact your Sony dealer.

  • Page 170: About I.link

    • i.LINK is an easy-to-remember term for the IEEE 1394 disconnect the i.LINK cable. Changing the format after proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many connecting the i.LINK cable, the video signal may not be corporations in Japan and overseas.

  • Page 171: Optional Compactflash

    Optional CompactFlash CompactFlash • A CompactFlash 133x 2 GB or higher is recommended for use with this unit. (A speed of less than 133x is not guaranteed; space less than 2GB is not guaranteed.) • When using a CompactFlash for the first time, be sure to format it with this unit.

  • Page 172: Specifications

    Specifications System File system FAT32 CompactFlash 133x 2 GB or more The capacity is the value when 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes. The actual usable capacity may be slightly less because administrative files etc. are included. File format HDV recording MPEG-2TS (.m2t) DVCAM/DV recording AVI-Type1...

  • Page 173: Precautions

    If this unit gets wet, it may permanently cause malfunction. • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug this unit and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on this unit.

  • Page 174: Getting The Best Performance From The Battery Pack

    Getting the best performance from the battery pack • If the ambient temperature is low, the battery pack performance deteriorates, reducing the operating time. To maximize the operating time, the following techniques are recommended. – Keep the battery pack warm in a pocket, and load it into the unit immediately before shooting.
  • Page 175 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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