Sony HDR-FX1000E Bedienungsanleitung

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10Features of this camcorderThe HDV1080i specification digital HD video camera recorder has the following features to enable you to record beautiful s

100Troubleshooting (Continued)The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it

101TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesWhen an error occurs, a warning indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.Some symptom

102 (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature)• The battery pack is too hot. Replace the battery pack, or remove it and put it in a

103TroubleshootingMemory Stick folders are full.• You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot delete created folders using your camcorder

104Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with yo

105Additional InformationMaintenance and precautionsYour camcorder is capable of recording in both HDV and DV formats.You can use mini DV format casse

106x When labeling the cassetteBe sure to place the label only on the locations shown in the following illustration so as not to cause a malfunction o

107Additional Information• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals.• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force t

108according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.With an AC Adaptor/Charger, the remaini

109Additional Informationdevices. You can also control other devices using the i.LINK.i.LINK-compatible devices can be connected using an i.LINK cable

11Enjoying pictures with high definition qualityHandy Functions for RecordingYou can record 1.2M still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” during recordi

110On use and care• Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations.– Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave them ex

111Additional Informationcondensation. If this happens, the cassette is sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after the cassette lid is opened. This is

112x To clean the LCD screenIf fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it.On handling the casi

113Additional InformationRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder1 Remove the eye piece of the viewfinder.Slide down the viewfinder release lever and

114SpecificationsSystemVideo recording system (HDV)2 rotary heads, Helical scanning systemVideo recording system (DV)2 rotary heads, Helical scanning

115Additional Information**The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for s

116AC Adaptor AC-L100Power requirementsAC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 HzCurrent consumption0.35 A - 0.18 APower consumption18 WOutput voltageDC 8.4 V*Oper

117Additional InformationOn trademarks• “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.• “Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “ ,”

118Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsThe numbers in ( ) are reference pages.A HDV/DV jack (53)B A/V Remote Connector (53)C HDMI OUT jack (

119Quick ReferenceA LCD screen (19)B Hook for the shoulder strap (120)C ZERO SET MEM button (51)D DATA CODE button (49)E Video control buttons (STOP/R

12Viewing video recorded in the HDV format!Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition)picture on a high defin

120A Hook for the shoulder strap (120)B Zoom lever (28)C PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button (27, 30)D Access lamp (24)E “Memory Stick Duo” slot (23)F Grip be

121Quick ReferenceA Remote sensor (front) (122)B FOCUS switch (29)C PUSH AUTO button (29)D ND FILTER switch (OFF/1/2/3) (33)E Handle zoom switch (FIX/

122Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.A PHOTO (27)The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded onto the

123Quick ReferenceIndicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderThe numbers in ( ) are reference pages.The indicators will not be recorded on the tape d

124J Tape transport indicatorRecording mode (SP or LP) appears when a tape recorded in the DV format is played back. K Data file nameL Picture number/

125Quick ReferenceUpper leftUpper rightCenterBottomz Tips• Indicators may look different or appear at different positions.Indicators when you made ch

126IndexNumeric1080i/576i...7612BIT...7016BIT...703-ClearV

127Quick Referencefolder) ...78REC FOLDER (Recording folder) ...78FORMAT...77, 10

128Index (Continued)PEAKING ...71, 94PHOTO...79PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button...

129Quick ReferenceZZEBRA ...71, 94ZERO SET MEM button...51Zero set memory...51ZERO SET MEMORY button...

13Getting StartedGetting StartedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.The number in the

14Step 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 the direction o

15Getting StartedStep 3: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) with the supplied AC Adaptor.b Notes• You

16After charging the batteryThe CHG lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. z Tips• You can c

17Getting StartedPlaying timeApproximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.HDV format picturesDV format pictures* When t

18Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properlyTo record or play back, set the POWER switch to the respective direction.When you us

19Getting StartedStep 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderOpen the LCD panel 180 degrees (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play

2Read this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.To reduce fire or shock hazard, do n

20When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to seeIf you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplie

21Getting StartedStep 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 t

22z Tips• The date and time are automatically recorded on the tape, and can be displayed during playback (DATA CODE button, p. 49).You can change the

23Getting StartedStep 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 105).1 Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT lever

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

25Recording/PlaybackRecording/PlaybackRecordingYour camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo.” Do the following steps to

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

27Recording/PlaybackTo capture still imagesPress the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button or the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander. A still image will be re

28Changing the settings of your camcorder recordingsMove the power zoom lever C slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.z Tips•

29Recording/PlaybackYou can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases.– To record a subje

3Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)This symbol on the batter

30Assign [EXP.FOCUS] to the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button D beforehand ([PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS], p. 79).During standby, press the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button

31Recording/Playbackvalue). The current F value appears on the screen.1 Select [IRIS] from (CAMERA SET) menu t [IRIS/EXPOSURE] t [RING ASSIGN] (p. 6

32z Tips• When you press the GAIN button C while is displayed on the screen next to the gain value, disappears and you can adjust the gain manually

33Recording/PlaybackTo adjust the shutter speed automaticallyPress the SHUTTER SPEED button D twice, or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO.The shutt

34To 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 “Adjusting to natu

35Recording/Playback1 During standby, press the PICTURE PROFILE button B.2 Select a picture profile number with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.You can selec

36GAMMATo select a gamma curve.BLK COMPNSTNTo select a gamma curve characteristic for dark areas.KNEE POINTTo set the point at which video signal comp

37Recording/PlaybackCOLOR PHASETo set the color phase.COLOR DEPTHTo set the color depth.This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less

38SKINTONE DTLTo adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles.PROFILE NAMETo name the picture profiles set in [PP1] through [PP6] (p. 39).CO

39Recording/PlaybackTo name the picture profile settingsYou can name picture profile1 through 6.1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button B.2 Select the pict

4Using the camcorder• Do not hold the camcorder by the following part.b Notes• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See “About han

401 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 the volume during

41Recording/PlaybackAssigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttonsSome functions need to be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a si

425 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 to the ASSIGN 4, 5

43Recording/Playback2 Press the ASSIGN button to which [END SEARCH] is assigned.The last scene of the most recent recording will be played back for ab

442 Store the settings (shot)1 Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION STORE screen.2 Adjust the desired items manually.S

45Recording/Playback– 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

46PlaybackYou can play back movies as follows.1 Slide the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the green button. 2 Start playing back.Press m (rewind

47Recording/Playbackz Tips• See page 125 for indicators displayed on the screen during playback.• See page 49 for how to switch displays during playba

48b Notes• Still images cannot be restored once you delete them.• You cannot delete still images when the “Memory Stick Duo” is write-protected (p. 10

49Recording/PlaybackChanging/checking the settings in your camcorderYou can turn on and off the display of the time code, tape counter, and other info

5recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.• TV color systems differ depending on the countries/

50E Shutter speedF White balance appears during playback of the movie recorded with the shot transition.b Notes• The exposure correction value (0EV),

51Recording/PlaybackLocating a scene on a tape b Notes• See page 122 for details on how to use the Remote Commander.1During playback, press the ZERO

52You can search scenes by recording dates.1 Set the POWER switch to VCR.2 Press the SEARCH M. button A on the Remote Commander repeatedly to select [

53Recording/PlaybackPlaying the picture on a TVConnection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and connectors us

54Connecting to a high definition TV: Signal flowType Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 74)[COMPONENT] t

55Recording/Playback (IN/OUT REC) menu t[VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 74)b Notes• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.• Pictures in the DV format are no

56To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)Change [TV TYPE] setting to match your TV (p. 76).b Notes• When you play back a tape

57Recording/Playback: Signal flowType Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) menu t[VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 74)[COMPONENT] t [576i] (p. 76)[T

58* Change the settings according to the TV connected.b Notes• If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output ima

59Using the MenuUsing the MenuUsing the menu itemsYou can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the s

6Table of ContentsRead this first ... 2Trying out the new HDV

606 Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen.To return to the previous screen, select [ RETURN].Using the menu items (Continued)

61Using the Menu.Menu itemsAvailable menu items (z) vary depending on the POWER switch position.Position of POWER switch: CAMERA VCR (CAMERA SET) menu

62LCD 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. 74)REC FORMAT z –VCR H

63Using the Menu(CAMERA SET) menuSettings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.)The default set

643 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.4 Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen.You can select the upper limit for the Auto Gain Control (

65Using the MenuYou can select the speed at which the automatic exposure adjustment function follows changes in the brightness of the subject. You can

66B STANDARDReduces camera shakes at a standard level.SOFTReduces camera shakes at a low level. Slight unsteadiness remains in movies, which make the

67Using the MenuAfter executing [SMTH SLW REC] with an ASSIGN button, you can also cancel [SMTH SLW REC] by pressing the ASSIGN button again. See page

68The operation of your camcorder differs depending on when you press the REC START/STOP button.If you press the button during [INTERVAL REC] recordin

69Using the MenuSOFT TRANSMake the transition slowly at the beginning and end, and linearly in between.b Notes• You cannot change [TRANS TIME] and [TR

7Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ... 50Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info)...

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

71Using the Menu(DISPLAY SET) menuDisplay settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP OUTPUT, etc.)The default settings are mar

72b 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 this function in

73Using the MenuWhen you set this function to [ON], you can display the audio level meter on the screen. The default setting is [ON]. You can adjust

74rewound to the beginning. It is displayed when you start playback or recording.You can select outputs to which display information, such as time cod

75Using the MenuB AUTOAutomatically switches between HDV signals and DV signals during playback.During the i.LINK connection, recognizes HDV signals a

76You can select [576i] or [1080i/576i] depending on your TV when you connect your camcorder to a TV via a component A/V cable.576iSupports connectio

77Using the Menu(MEMORY SET) menuSettings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (ALL ERASE/FORMAT, etc.)The default settings are marked with B.The indicators in

78You 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 will be store

79Using the Menux To change the camera profile nameYou can change the camera profile name.1 Select [PROFILE NAME] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.2 Select

8Table of Contents (Continued)Using your camcorder abroad ...104Maintenance and precautions

80ON ( )The time shortens slightly until recording restarts from the state that the drum has stopped rotating, but the transition from the last record

81Dubbing/EditingDubbing/EditingDubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc.Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adap

82b Notes• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.Using an i.LINK cable (optional)The dubbed format (HDV/DV) differs depending on the recording

83Dubbing/Editingb Notes• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing these menu settings, otherwise the VCR/DVD device may not correctly identify the

841 Prepare your camcorder for playback.Insert the recorded cassette. Slide the POWER switch to VCR.Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (TV

85Dubbing/EditingRecording 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 Stic

861 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 compatible devic

87Dubbing/EditingBe sure to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder beforehand, and set [PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS] to [PHOTO] (the default

88Using a ComputerCopying movies on a tape to a computerConnect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable.The computer needs to have an i.LI

89Using a ComputerNotes on connecting to the computer• Connect the i.LINK cable to the computer first, then to your camcorder. Connecting in the oppos

9Enjoying pictures with high definition qualityEnjoying pictures with high definition qualityTrying out the new HDV format!Being HDV format compliant,

90Copying still images to a computer• For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions of the

91TroubleshootingContinued ,TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot t

92Troubleshooting (Continued)• The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances. For example, when you open or close the LCD panel, it t

93TroubleshootingThe remaining tape indicator is not displayed.•Set [ REMAINING] to [ON] to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 73).The c

94Troubleshooting (Continued)• Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape. • Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode.

95TroubleshootingShutter speed, gain, white balance or iris cannot be adjusted manually.• Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL.Tiny spots in white, re

96Troubleshooting (Continued)If you are playing back pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo,” see also the Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo” section (

97TroubleshootingThe movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off.• This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 111).• Use the Sony mini

98Troubleshooting (Continued)You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected with the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) or component video plugs.• If you a

99TroubleshootingWhen connected using an i.LINK cable, no picture appears on the monitor screen during dubbing.• Set [VCR HDV/DV] according to the req