Sony HDR-FX1000 Bedienungsanleitung

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10Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ... 52Changing the screen...

100Troubleshooting (Continued)The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off.• This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 116).• Use t

101TroubleshootingYou cannot hear the sound on the TV connected with the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) or component video plugs.• If you are using an

102Troubleshooting (Continued)When connected using an i.LINK cable, no picture appears on the monitor screen during dubbing.• Set [VCR HDV/DV] accordi

103TroubleshootingThe computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again secure

104Warning indicators and messagesWhen an error occurs, a warning indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.Some symptoms you can fix b

105Troubleshooting (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature)• The battery pack is too hot. Replace the battery pack, or remove it a

106Memory Stick folders are full.• You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot delete created folders using your camcorder.• You will hav

107Additional InformationAdditional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Ad

108OceaniaNorth AmericaCentral AmericaSouth AmericaMiddle EastAfricaPhilippines 220/230 60 A/CSingapore 230 50 BFTaiwan 110 60 AThailand 220 50 C/BFVi

109Additional InformationOn TV color systemsYour camcorder is NTSC system, so its picture can only be viewed on an NTSC system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO

11Troubleshooting ...94Warning indicators and messages ...

110Maintenance and precautionsYour camcorder is capable of recording in both HDV and DV formats.You can use mini DV format cassettes only.Use a casset

111Additional Informationx When labeling the cassetteBe sure to place the label only on the locations shown in the following illustration so as not to

112• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals.• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the “Memory Stick Du

113Additional Informationaccording to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.With an AC Adapto

114devices. You can also control other devices using the i.LINK.i.LINK-compatible devices can be connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible application

115Additional InformationOn use and care• Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations.– Anywhere extremely hot or col

116condensation. If this happens, the cassette is sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after the cassette lid is opened. This is not a malfunction. Do

117Additional Informationx To clean the LCD screenIf fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean i

118Removing dust from inside the viewfinder1 Remove the eye piece of the viewfinder.Slide down the viewfinder release lever and hold it at the positio

119Additional InformationSpecificationsSystemVideo recording system (HDV)2 rotary heads, Helical scanning systemVideo recording system (DV)2 rotary he

12Enjoying pictures with high definition qualityTrying out the new HDV format!Being HDV format compliant, your camcorder is ready to shoot crystal cle

120**The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for still image resolution

121Additional InformationAC Adaptor AC-L100Power requirementsAC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 HzCurrent consumption0.35 A - 0.18 APower consumption18 WOutpu

122On trademarks• “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.• “Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,

123Quick ReferenceQuick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsThe numbers in ( ) are reference pages.A HDV/DV jack (56)B A/V Remote Connector (56)C

124A LCD screen (22)B Hook for the shoulder strap (125)C ZERO SET MEM button (54)D DATA CODE button (52)E Video control buttons (STOP/REW/PLAY*/FF/PAU

125Quick ReferenceA Hook for the shoulder strap (125)B Zoom lever (31)C PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button (30, 33)D Access lamp (27)E “Memory Stick Duo” slo

126A Remote sensor (front) (127)B FOCUS switch (32)C PUSH AUTO button (32)D ND FILTER switch (OFF/1/2/3) (36)E Handle zoom switch (FIX/VAR/OFF) (31)F

127Quick ReferenceRemove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.A PHOTO (30)The on-screen image when you press this button will be rec

128Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderThe numbers in ( ) are reference pages.The indicators will not be recorded on the tape during recording

129Quick ReferenceJ Tape transport indicatorRecording mode (SP or LP) appears when a tape recorded in the DV format is played back. K Data file nameL

13Enjoying pictures with high definition qualityFeatures of this camcorderThe HDV1080i specification digital HD video camera recorder has the followin

130Upper leftUpper rightCenterBottomz Tips• Indicators may look different or appear at different positions.Indicators when you made changesIndicator

131Quick ReferenceContinued ,IndexNumeric1080i/480i ...7912BIT...7316BIT...

132Index (Continued)folder)...81REC FOLDER (Recording folder)...81FORMAT ...80, 11

133Quick ReferencePEAKING...74, 97PHOTO...82PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button...

134Index (Continued)ZZEBRA...74, 97ZERO SET MEM button...54Zero set memory...54ZERO SET MEMORY button...

135Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolSpanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPaso 1: Comprobación de los elementos suministradosAsegúrese de

136Paso 2: Colocación del parasol del objetivo con la tapa del objetivoAlinee las marcas en el parasol con las marcas en la videocámara y gire el para

137Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPaso 3: Carga de la bateríaPuede cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie L) con el adaptador de alimentaci

138Después de cargar la bateríaEl indicador CHG se apaga cuando la batería está completamente cargada. Desconecte el adaptador de alimentación de ca d

139Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolTiempo de reproducciónTiempo aproximado (m) disponible cuando utiliza una batería completamente cargada.H

14Handy Functions for RecordingYou can record 1.2M still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” during recording movie.Moving subjects can be shot in smooth

140Paso 4: Encendido y sujeción adecuados de la videocámaraPara grabar o reproducir, coloque el interruptor POWER en la dirección respectiva.La primer

141Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPaso 5: Ajuste del panel LCD y el visorAbra el panel LCD 180 grados (1), luego gírelo hasta encontrar el

142Cuando tenga dificultades para ver la imagen del visorSi no puede ver claramente la imagen en el visor en condiciones de brillo, use el ocular gran

143Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPaso 6: Ajuste de la fecha y la horaAjuste la fecha y la hora cuando use la videocámara por primera vez.

144z Consejos• La fecha y la hora se graban automáticamente en la cinta y se pueden ver durante la reproducción (botón DATA CODE).Puede cambiar las in

145Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPaso 7: Inserción de una cinta o un “Memory Stick Duo”Solamente puede utilizar casetes mini DV .1 Deslice

1461 Abra la tapa de la ranura del “Memory Stick Duo” en la dirección que indica la flecha.2 Inserte el “Memory Stick Duo” en la ranura para “Memory S

147Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolGrabaciónEsta videocámara graba películas en cinta e imágenes en “Memory Stick Duo”. Proceda de la siguie

1483 Presione el botón REC START/STOP A (o B).El indicador de grabación se ilumina durante la grabación.Para detener la grabación, presione nuevamente

149Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPara capturar imágenes fijasPresione el botón PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS o el botón PHOTO del control remoto. S

15Enjoying pictures with high definition qualityViewing video recorded in the HDV format!Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as cri

16Getting StartedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.The number in the parentheses ind

17Getting StartedStep 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens coverAlign the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in

18Step 3: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) with the supplied AC Adaptor.b Notes• You cannot use batt

19Getting StartedAfter charging the batteryThe CHG lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. z

2To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “

20Playing timeApproximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.HDV format picturesDV format pictures* When the LCD backligh

21Getting StartedStep 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properlyTo record or play back, set the POWER switch to the respective direct

22Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderOpen the LCD panel 180 degrees (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play back (2).z Tips

23Getting StartedWhen the picture in the viewfinder is hard to seeIf you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances,

24Step 6: Setting the date and timeSet the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, [CLOCK SET

25Getting Startedz Tips• The date and time are automatically recorded on the tape, and can be displayed during playback (DATA CODE button, p. 52).You

26Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 110).1 Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT lever in the directi

27Getting Started2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the right direction until it clicks.b Notes• If you insert the “M

28Recording/PlaybackRecordingYour camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo.” Do the following steps to record movies.z T

29Recording/Playback3 Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B).The recording lamp lights up during recording. To stop the movie recording, press the R

3SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.• Read these instructions.• Keep t

30To capture still imagesPress the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button or the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander. A still image will be recorded on the “Mem

31Recording/PlaybackChanging the settings of your camcorder recordingsMove the power zoom lever C slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a fa

32You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases.– To record a subject behind a window

33Recording/PlaybackAssign [EXP.FOCUS] to the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button D beforehand ([PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS], p. 82).During standby, press the PHOTO/EXPA

34value). The current F value appears on the screen.1 Select [IRIS] from (CAMERA SET) menu t [IRIS/EXPOSURE] t [RING ASSIGN] (p. 66).2 During record

35Recording/Playbackz Tips• When you press the GAIN button C while is displayed on the screen next to the gain value, disappears and you can adjust

36To adjust the shutter speed automaticallyPress the SHUTTER SPEED button D twice, or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO.The shutter speed value dis

37Recording/PlaybackTo save the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B1 Set the white balance memory switch to A ( A) or B ( B) in step 3 of “

381 During standby, press the PICTURE PROFILE button B.2 Select a picture profile number with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.You can select the items from [

39Recording/PlaybackGAMMATo select a gamma curve.BLK COMPNSTNTo select a gamma curve characteristic for dark areas.KNEE POINTTo set the point at which

4• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord

40COLOR PHASETo set the color phase.COLOR DEPTHTo set the color depth.This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achr

41Recording/PlaybackSKINTONE DTLTo adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles.PROFILE NAMETo name the picture profiles set in [PP1] throug

42To name the picture profile settingsYou can name picture profile1 through 6.1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button B.2 Select the picture profile that y

43Recording/Playback1 Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch A of the channel to be adjusted to MAN. appears on the screen.2 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial B to adjust

44Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttonsSome functions need to be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a single function to a

45Recording/Playback5 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.6 Press the MENU button B to hide the menu screen.z Tips• Shot transition is assigned

462 Press the ASSIGN button to which [END SEARCH] is assigned.The last scene of the most recent recording will be played back for about 5 seconds, and

47Recording/Playback2 Store the settings (shot)1 Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION STORE screen.2 Adjust the desire

48– The ASSIGN button to which [SMTH SLW REC] is assigned.z Tips• You can also make a transition from the SHOT-A to saved SHOT-B or from the SHOT-B to

49Recording/PlaybackPlaybackYou can play back movies as follows.1 Slide the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the green button. 2 Start playing ba

5Read this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.Replace the battery with the specifi

50z Tips•See page 130 for indicators displayed on the screen during playback.•See page 52 for how to switch displays during playback.• To play back th

51Recording/Playbackb Notes• Still images cannot be restored once you delete them.• You cannot delete still images when the “Memory Stick Duo” is writ

52Changing/checking the settings in your camcorderYou can turn on and off the display of the time code, tape counter, and other information on the scr

53Recording/PlaybackE Shutter speedF White balance appears during playback of the movie recorded with the shot transition.b Notes• The exposure correc

54Locating a scene on a tape b Notes• See page 127 for details on how to use the Remote Commander.1During playback, press the ZERO SET MEM button H o

55Recording/PlaybackYou can search scenes by recording dates.1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.2 Press the SEARCH M. button A on the Remote Commander repe

56Playing the picture on a TVConnection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and connectors used. Use the suppli

57Recording/PlaybackConnecting to a high definition TV: Signal flowType Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p.

58 (IN/OUT REC) menu t[VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 77)b Notes• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.• Pictures in the DV format are not output from the

59Recording/PlaybackTo set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)Change [TV TYPE] setting to match your TV (p. 79).b Notes• When yo

6– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

60: Signal flowType Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) menu t[VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 77)[COMPONENT] t [480i] (p. 79)[TV TYPE] t [16:9]/

61Recording/Playback* Change the settings according to the TV connected.b Notes• If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of c

62Using the MenuUsing the menu itemsYou can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen.1 While

63Using the Menu6 Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen.To return to the previous screen, select [RETURN].

64.Menu itemsAvailable menu items (z) vary depending on the POWER switch position.Position of POWER switch: CAMERA VCR (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 66)PROG.S

65Using the MenuLCD COLOR z zLCD BL LEVEL z zVF B.LIGHT z zVF POWERMODE z zLETTER SIZE z z REMAINING z zDISP OUTPUT z z (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 77)REC F

66(CAMERA SET) menuSettings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.)The default settings are mark

67Using the Menu2 Set the gain value with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, and press the dial. You can select the value between -6dB and 21dB by 3dB. The large

68You can select the speed at which the automatic exposure adjustment function follows changes in the brightness of the subject. You can select the sp

69Using the MenuB STANDARDReduces camera shakes at a standard level.SOFTReduces camera shakes at a low level. Slight unsteadiness remains in movies, w

7• Do not connect cables to your camcorder with their terminals placed the wrong way. Squeezing the terminals into your camcorder's jacks may dam

70After executing [SMTH SLW REC] with an ASSIGN button, you can also cancel [SMTH SLW REC] by pressing the ASSIGN button again. See page 44 for detail

71Using the MenuThe operation of your camcorder differs depending on when you press the REC START/STOP button.If you press the button during [INTERVAL

72SOFT TRANSMake the transition slowly at the beginning and end, and linearly in between.b Notes• You cannot change [TRANS TIME] and [TRANS CURVE] set

73Using the Menu(AUDIO SET) menuSettings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/DV AUDIO MIX, etc.)The default settings are marked with B.The indicators

74(DISPLAY SET) menuDisplay settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP OUTPUT, etc.)The default settings are marked with B.The

75Using the Menub Notes• You cannot record an image with enhanced details on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.”z Tips• You can focus more easily using th

76When you set this function to [ON], you can display the audio level meter on the screen. The default setting is [ON]. You can adjust the brightness

77Using the Menurewound to the beginning. It is displayed when you start playback or recording.You can select outputs to which display information, su

78B AUTOAutomatically switches between HDV signals and DV signals during playback.During the i.LINK connection, recognizes HDV signals and DV signals,

79Using the MenuYou can select [480i] or [1080i/480i] depending on your TV when you connect your camcorder to a TV via a component A/V cable.480iSupp

8On playing back HDV tapes on other devicesYou cannot play back a tape recorded in the HDV format on DV format video cameras or on mini DV players.Che

80(MEMORY SET) menuSettings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (ALL ERASE/FORMAT, etc.)The default settings are marked with B.The indicators in parentheses ap

81Using the MenuYou can select a folder in which you want to store still images.Select the folder with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.z Tips• The still images

82x To change the camera profile nameYou can change the camera profile name.1 Select [PROFILE NAME] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.2 Select the camera pr

83Using the MenuON ( )The time shortens slightly until recording restarts from the state that the drum has stopped rotating, but the transition from t

84Dubbing/EditingDubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc.Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this op

85Dubbing/Editingb Notes• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.Using an i.LINK cable (optional)The dubbed format (HDV/DV) differs depending on

86b Notes• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing these menu settings, otherwise the VCR/DVD device may not correctly identify the video signal.z

87Dubbing/Editing1 Prepare your camcorder for playback.Insert the recorded cassette. Slide the POWER switch to VCR.Set [TV TYPE] according to the play

88Recording pictures from a VCR You can record pictures from a VCR on a tape. You can record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo.” You can

89Dubbing/Editing1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.2 Set the input signal of your camcorder.Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] when recording from an HDV format c

9Table of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...3Read this first ...

90Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder beforehand, and set [PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS] to [PHOTO] (the default setting) (p. 82

91Using a ComputerUsing a ComputerCopying movies on a tape to a computerConnect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable.The computer needs

92Notes on connecting to the computer• Connect the i.LINK cable to the computer first, then to your camcorder. Connecting in the opposite order may ca

93Using a ComputerCopying still images to a computer• For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating inst

94TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem

95Troubleshooting• The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances. For example, when you open or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1

96Troubleshooting (Continued)The remaining tape indicator is not displayed.•Set [ REMAINING] to [ON] to always display the remaining tape indicator (

97Troubleshooting• Do not record pictures in the HDV and DV formats on the same tape.• Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape.

98Troubleshooting (Continued)Shutter speed, gain, white balance or iris cannot be adjusted manually.• Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL.Tiny spots

99TroubleshootingIf you are playing back pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo,” see also the Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo” section (p. 95).You c