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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HVR-Z1U/Z1N© 2005 Sony Corporation2-514-606-11(1)Digital HD Video Camera RecorderHVR-Z1U/Z1NOperating Instru

Getting started10Getting startedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder.The number in parenthes

Dubbing/Editing1007 Press x (stop) when you want to stop recording.b Note• You can only record additional audio on a tape recorded on your camcorder.

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing101Setting time valuesYour camcorder uses 2 types of time values: time code values and user bits.Setting the time code v

Dubbing/Editing1029 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.To cancel the time code settingSelect [CANCEL] in step 5 in step 6, or press TC RESET on the Re

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing1035 Select [PRESET] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.6 Select the first 2 digits by turning the S

Dubbing/Editing104Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder – Signal conversion functionConnect an analog video device to your camc

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing105Importing a picture to the computer1 Turn on the analog device.2 Set the POWER switch to VCR.Connect your camcorder t

Troubleshooting106TroubleshootingTroubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting107Cassette tapesLCD screen/viewfinderThe remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.• The temp

Troubleshooting108RecordingSymptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsThe tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP.cSet the POWER switch to CAMER

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting109PlaybackSymptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsCannot play back. cIf the tape has reached the end, rewind the tape (

Getting startedGetting started11Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) to

Troubleshooting110DubbingThe picture appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.• This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 wide mode on a 4:3 TV.

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting111Warning indicators and messagesSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsIf indicators appear on the LCD screen or in

Troubleshooting112Warning messagesIf messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details.Subjects Indications

Additional InformationAdditional Information113Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any country/

Additional Information114HDV format and recording/playbackYour camcorder is capable of recording in the HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats. It is recommended

Additional InformationAdditional Information115When labeling the cassetteBe sure to place the label only on the locations as shown in the following il

Additional Information116Compatibility of the DVCAM and DV formatsThe DVCAM format was developed as a more reliable and higher-end format than the con

Additional InformationAdditional Information1171)When using mini DVCAM video equipment to perform DV dubbing of a tape recorded in DV format, the tape

Additional Information118– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-F770/F970 (optional).• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast fo

Additional InformationAdditional Information119About i.LINKThe i.LINK Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant Interface. This section describes

Getting started122 Press BATT RELEASE and slide the battery pack up.To check the remaining battery – Battery InfoYou can check the battery’s current c

Additional Information120Maintenance and precautionsOn use and care• Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations.– An

Additional InformationAdditional Information121Note on moisture condensationMoisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into

Additional Information122It is recommended you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in an optimum state for a long time.To charge the

Additional InformationAdditional Information123SpecificationSystemVideo recording system (HDV)2 rotary heads, Helical scanning systemVideo recording s

Additional Information124GeneralPower requirementsDC 7.2 V (battery pack)Average power consumption (when using the battery pack, and external micropho

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference125Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsCamcorderA SHOT TRANSITION operation buttons (p. 40)B Eyecup (p. 16)C Vi

Quick Reference126A Hook for the shoulder strapB Zoom ring (p. 23)C Focus ring (p. 32)D FOCUS switch (AUTO/MAN (manual)/INFINITY) (p. 32)E ZOOM switch

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference127A LCD screen (p. 3, 15)B IRIS dial (p. 28)C RESET buttonIf you press RESET, all settings including the clock setting

Quick Reference128A LANC jack (blue)The LANC control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video device and peripherals connected to i

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference129A S VIDEO jack (p. 52, 54, 91, 94)B COMPONENT OUTPUT jack (p. 52, 54)C Tripod receptacleMake sure that the length of

Getting startedGetting started13• The top figures show an approximate number of minutes when the LCD BACKLIGHT switch is set to ON, and [VF POWER] is

Quick Reference130A Shoe adaptorTo connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory, loosen

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference131Remote CommanderA TC RESET button (p. 102)B DISPLAY button (p. 50)C SEARCH MODE button (p. 55)D ./> buttons (p. 55

Quick Reference132Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderFollowing indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference133IndexNumerics50i/60i SEL...82AA/V connecting cable...53, 54, 91, 94, 98, 104AC Adaptor/charger

Quick Reference134Lens hood... 130LETTER BOX ... 74Low-angle recording ... 21MManual focus...

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference135ZZEBRA LEVEL...31Zebra pattern ...31Zoom...22ZOOM DIS

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Getting started141 Set the mode switch to VCR/CAMERA.No power will be supplied if the mode switch is set to CHARGE.2 Attach the connecting cord (DK-41

Getting startedGetting started15Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderAdjusting the LCD panelYou can adjust the angle and brightness of the LC

Getting started16When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to seeIf you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances,

Getting startedGetting started173 Press MENU.4 Select the (OTHERS) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.5 Select [CLOCK SET]

Getting started18Step 6: Inserting a cassette tapeFor the information about the type of cassette you can use with your camcorder, and details on these

Getting startedGetting started19Step 7: Setting the screen languageYou can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.1 Turn on your camcorder.2

2Read this firstWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.This symbol is intended to alert the user to the pr

Recording20RecordingRecording moviesYou can record movies in HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats, in addition to either 50i or 60i system.Before recording, fol

RecordingRecording21To record in the DV formatOn the (IN/OUT REC) menu, set [REC FORMAT] to [DV], and [ REC MODE] to [DV SP] (p. 71).When the menu s

Recording22However, the transition from the last recorded scene may not be smooth.• The following functions may not work correctly with a tape recorde

RecordingRecording23To record a wider range of viewPress the W side of the power zoom lever.The subject appears farther away (Wide angle).To record a

Recording24Recording in mirror modeYou can turn the LCD panel towards the subject so that you and your subject can share the image being recorded. You

RecordingRecording25To turn off the display of the recording setup informationPress STATUS CHECK.b Note• Information of the picture profile setup does

Recording26b Note• The back light function is canceled when you press the ASSIGN button assigned to SPOTLIGHT.• You cannot use the back light function

RecordingRecording27the same lighting condition as that of the subject.5 Press (one-push) WHT BAL.A or B flashes quickly.When the white balance is

Recording28Recording using manual adjustmentsYou can manually adjust the iris, gain, etc. according to the brightness of the recording scene or in ord

RecordingRecording29To restore automatic adjustmentPress IRIS, or set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK.b Note• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUT

3Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers wh

Recording30Adjusting the shutter speedYou can manually adjust and fix the shutter speed for your convenience. Depending on the shutter speed, you can

RecordingRecording31If [ND1] flashesSet the ND FILTER switch to 1 to turn on [ND1].If [ND2] flashesSet the ND FILTER switch to 2 to turn on [ND2].If [

Recording324 Select the desired level by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.Select a value from [70] to [100] or [100+]. If you selec

RecordingRecording331 During recording or in the standby mode, set the FOCUS switch to MAN (manual).9 appears.2 Rotate the focus ring and adjust the f

Recording34Enhancing the outline to focus – PEAKINGYou can enhance the outline of the image on the screen for easier focusing.During recording or in s

RecordingRecording35 1 In the standby mode, press PICTURE PROFILE.2 Select a picture profile number by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the

Recording366 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other items.7 Select [ RETURN] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.8 Select [OK] by tur

RecordingRecording37If you decide not to reset the picture profile, select [NO].6 Press PICTURE PROFILE.b Note• If you select [TYPE3] in [SKINTONE DTL

Recording38The audio level meter appears.2 During recording or in the standby mode, adjust the volume of the microphone by turning the AUDIO LEVEL dia

RecordingRecording39To connect the cable of the microphone or audio deviceAlign the pins of the plug to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 connectors, and connect t

4malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunctio

Recording409 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.b Note• When you use an external microphone, make sure that the wind screen will not be included in th

RecordingRecording41Step 1: Store the settings1Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC repeatedly to turn on the STORE lamp.2 Adjust the desired items manually.To adju

Recording42To cancel the operationPress STORE/CHECK/EXEC repeatedly until the STORE/CHECK/EXEC lamps are all turned off.Revising a specific color – Co

RecordingRecording4310Adjust the color tone.Increasing [R] makes the selected color reddish, and decreasing [R] makes it less reddish (as cyan increas

Recording44Fading in and out of a scene– FADERYou can add the following effects to currently recording pictures.Assign the FADER function to one of th

RecordingRecording45Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the index function.When pressed during recording appears for about 7 seconds and an index sign

Recording464 Select the (IN/OUT REC) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.5 Select [EXT REC CTRL] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXE

RecordingRecording47Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec ReviewYou can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped t

Playback48PlaybackViewing moviesMake sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder.Some of the operations are possible using the Remo

PlaybackPlayback49b Note• Due to the difference in the synchronization, the picture and sound will disappear momentarily where the system switches bet

5Read this first ... 2Quick Start GuideRecording movies ...

Playback50Various playback functionsYou can locate the end of the last recording, or display the date of recording and camera settings data.Searching

PlaybackPlayback51Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data codeDuring playback, you can view the date/time data and the camera setting

Playback52Playing the picture on a TVTV connections differ depending on the type of TV.Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied co

PlaybackPlayback53DVCAM (DV) format is played back, an equivalent picture with DVCAM (DV) format is output regardless of [COMPONENT] setting.• Only vi

Playback54Viewing the picture on a 16:9 TV or a 4:3 TVConnect your camcorder and your TV or VCR using either cables described below.To connect the TV

PlaybackPlayback55menu, [DV WIDE REC], then [OFF] before recording (p. 72).When your TV is connected to a VCRConnect your camcorder to the LINE IN inp

Playback56Searching for a recording start point – Index searchYou can locate the point where an index signal is recorded (p. 44).1 Set the POWER switc

Using the MenuUsing the Menu57BAdvanced operationsUsing the MenuSelecting menu itemsYou can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using

Using the Menu58Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc.You can select the items listed below on the CAMERA SET menu. For details

Using the MenuUsing the Menu59SHOT TRANSSelect this setting to set the transition duration, time, and start timer. See page 40 for details on using th

6Customizing the picture quality – PICTURE PROFILE ... 34Customizing the sound...

Using the Menu60COLOR CORRCTSelect this setting to revise a specific color to be recorded as you desire. See page 42 for details on using the Color Co

Using the MenuUsing the Menu61AF ASSIST AE RESPONSESelect the speed used to adjust the exposure automatically in accordance with the brightness of the

Using the Menu62FLCKR REDUCE b Note• You cannot select this item when [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu is set to 50i. It is always set to [OFF].HA

Using the MenuUsing the Menu63SETUP b Note• When [50i/60i SEL] in the (OTHERS) menu is set to 50i, this item is set to [0%] automatically. FRAME

Using the Menu64Using the (AUDIO SET) menu – INT MIC SET/XLR SET, etc.You can select the items listed below on the AUDIO SET menu. For details on ho

Using the MenuUsing the Menu65AUDIO MODE b Note• You can add sound only on a tape recorded in Fs32K mode in DVCAM format. You cannot add sound on a

Using the Menu66INT MIC SETYou can set the wind noise reduction and the sensitivity for the external microphone.INT MIC SENSINT MIC WINDXLR SETXLR CH

Using the MenuUsing the Menu67INPUT1 LEVELSelect the input signal from the INPUT1 connector, either from a microphone or an audio device.INPUT1 TRIMYo

Using the Menu68Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu – LCD COLOR, etc.You can select the items listed below on the LCD/VF SET menu. For details on how to sel

Using the MenuUsing the Menu69VF COLORVF POWERb Note• If you select [ON], the battery life will become a little shorter.GON Select to display picture

7Advanced operationsUsing the MenuSelecting menu items ...57Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc. ...

Using the Menu70Using the (IN/OUT REC) menu – REC FORMAT/DOWN CONVERT, etc.You can select the items listed below on the IN/OUT REC menu. For details

Using the MenuUsing the Menu71– at [HDV], an HDV signal is converted to an audio-unlocked DV signal; a DV signal is not output.– at [DV], a DV signal

Using the Menu72DV WIDE REC You can display pictures recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format on the entire TV screen by setting this item at the time of r

Using the MenuUsing the Menu73COMPONENTWhen [50i/60i SEL] is set to 60iWhen [50i/60i SEL] is set to 50ib Note• If you set [HDVtDV CONV] in [i.LINK CON

Using the Menu74• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting [i.LINK CONV]. Otherwise, the connected video device may not be able to recognize the vid

Using the MenuUsing the Menu75A/V c DV OUT You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and convert the signal transmitte

Using the Menu76Using the (TC/UB SET) menu – TC MAKE, etc.You can select the items listed below on the TC/UB SET menu. For details on how to select

Using the MenuUsing the Menu77TC MAKEUB TIME RECGREGENERATE Select to make the time code continuous at backspace editing. Regardless of the [TC RUN] s

Using the Menu78Using the (OTHERS) menu – CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc.You can select the items listed below on the OTHERS menu. For details on how to

Using the MenuUsing the Menu79 BEEPREC LAMPFORMAT LAMPb Note• The format lamp lights up according to the format of the playback or of an input signal

Quick Start Guide8Quick Start GuideRecording movies1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.To charge the battery, see page 11.2 Insert a ca

Using the Menu80 DATA CODESelect the item to be displayed when you press DATA CODE (p. 51).LETTER SIZEREMAINING DISP OUTPUTb Note• You cannot input a

Using the MenuUsing the Menu81EXP. FOCUSHOURS METERThe cumulative operation time of your camcorder will be displayed with the total hours of operation

Using the Menu8250i/60i SELYou can switch the system, 1080/60i (NTSC system) or 1080/50i (PAL system), used by your camcorder to record. It is set to

Using the MenuUsing the Menu83Customizing Personal MenuThe available items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder.Unavailable items will b

Using the Menu844 Select a menu category by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.5 Select a menu item by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

Using the MenuUsing the Menu85Arranging the order of menus displayed on Personal Menu – SortYou can sort the menus added to Personal Menu in the desir

Using the Menu863 Select [RESET] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.4 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press t

Using the MenuUsing the Menu872 Select the (OTHERS) menu by turning SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.3 Select [ASSIGN BTN] by turning SEL/PUS

Using the Menu88[ALLSCAN MODE]. During the simple allscan display, a black frame appears around the screen. Press the button again to restore the prev

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing89Dubbing/EditingDubbing to another tapeYou can copy a picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices

Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide93 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.The date and time is not set up in the default setti

Dubbing/Editing90To dub to a DVCAM (DV) deviceConnect your camcorder to a VCR using an i.LINK cable (optional).To select the video format to be dubbed

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing91To dub to an AV deviceConnect your camcorder to a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied).* When there is an S v

Dubbing/Editing92Dubbing to another tape1 Connect the recording device to your camcorder (p. 89).2 Prepare the recording device.• Insert a cassette fo

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing93Recording pictures from a VCR or TVYou can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV on a tape inserted in your

Dubbing/Editing94To record from a DVCAM (DV)/AV deviceYou can record and edit pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV. Use your camcorder as a record

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing95Recording moviesInsert a cassette for recording in your camcorder before the following operations.1 Connect your TV or

Dubbing/Editing96Connecting to a computerTo use your camcorder by connecting it to a computer using an i.LINK cable, the computer must have an i.LINK

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing97[AUDIO LOCK] to [UNLOCK MODE] in [i.LINK CONV] (p. 73).b Note• Pictures may not be imported correctly depending on the

Dubbing/Editing98Dubbing sound to a recorded tape You can record additional audio to the original sound on a tape recorded in the DVCAM format and the

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing99• When the microphone is connected to the INPUT2 connector, set [INPUT2 LEVEL] to [MIC].• If the microphone is powered