User manual SONY Q002HDR1

[. . . ] Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. For customers in the U. S. A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www. rbrc. org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in the U. S. A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. [. . . ] · For an i. LINK connection, select this to record/play back the input/ output signals in the HDV format only. Select this when connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc. · Select this to play back the signals in the DV format only. · For an i. LINK connection, select this to record/play back the input/ output signals in the DV format only. Select this when connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc. 89). HDV DV b Note · Disconnect the i. LINK cable before setting [VCR HDV/DV]. Otherwise, the connected TV may not be able to recognize the video signal from this camcorder. · When [AUTO] is selected and the signal switches between HDV and DV, the picture and sound disappear temporarily. · When [i. LINK CONV] is set to [ON], pictures are output as follows: ­ at [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted to the DV format and output; a DV signal is output as it is. ­ at [HDV], an HDV signal is converted to the DV format and output; a DV signal is not output. ­ at [DV], a DV signal is output as it is; an HDV signal is not output. , continued Using the Menu 69 REC FORMAT Selects a recording format when the POWER switch is set at CAMERA. The format lamp of the selected format will light up during recording. GHDV1080i ( ) DV ( ) Select to record in the HDV1080i specification. Select to record in the DV format. z Tip · When you output the picture during recording simultaneously to a connected device using the i. LINK cable, also set [i. LINK CONV] accordingly (p. 72). REC MODE GSP ( SP ) LP ( LP ) Select to record in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a tape. Select to increase the recording time to 1. 5 times that of the SP mode (Long Play). The use of Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassettes is recommended to get the most out of your camcorder. b Note · You cannot add sound on a tape recorded in the LP mode. · If you record in the LP mode, a random square noise may appear or sound may be interrupted when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs. · When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between the scenes. 70 Using the Menu DV 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 recording. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV as well. GON Select to view the recorded pictures on a 16:9 wide TV screen. On the LCD screen or viewfinder screen On a 4:3 TV screen* On a 16:9 wide TV screen Using the Menu OFF ( ) Select to view the recorded pictures on a 4:3 TV screen. On the LCD screen or viewfinder screen The dark bars are translucent on the screen. On a 4:3 TV screen On a 16:9 wide TV screen* * The playback picture may look different depending on the TV connected. , continued Using the Menu 71 COMPONENT 480i G1080i/480i Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. i. LINK CONV When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, this setting is effective only when [HDV1080i] is selected in [REC FORMAT]. When the POWER switch is set to VCR, this setting is effective only when [AUTO] or [HDV] is selected in [VCR HDV/DV]. GOFF ON (HDVcDV) Select to output the pictures from the HDV/DV jack in accordance with the [REC FORMAT] and [VCR HDV/DV] settings. [. . . ] 60 Menu letter size (LETTER SIZE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Microphone volume level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 C Camera settings data display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]