Sony HVR MRC1K
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1. CompactFlash mode Mode icon STANDBY a REC 16 Status check indicator e The following information can be displayed on the status check indicator CAMERA mode of the camcorder having an exclusive jack 00 00 00 00 EXT DEVICE 878 HDV1080i e 2 REC FORMAT STATUS TIME CODE 00 00 05 24 CLIP 0001 CAM LINK OFF i REMAIN 36min y y STATUS CHECK END REC FORMAT Displays the recording format of this unit STATUS Displays the status recording playback etc TIME CODE Displays the time code during recording CLIP Displays the clip number during recording CAM LINK Displays the CAM LINK status of this unit When CAM LINK OFF is set you cannot record from the camcorder having an exclusive jack lt CF REMAIN Displays the CompactFlash remaining recording time dE REMAIN Displays the battery level When connected to an AC adaptor charger AC is displayed Not displayed when this unit is connected to the camcorder It is displayed when the unit is connected to the i LINK cradle VCR mode Indicators e The following information can be displayed on the LCD screen of the camcorder having an exclusive jack 00 00 00 00 HDV1080i HDVIN 60 F2 2 OaB CompactFlash connecting status This icon blinks when the remaining recording time of the CompactFlash is low or an error has occurred in this unit CompactFlash mode The2. HDV DV terminal Connect to a camcorder or computer with an i LINK cable CompactFlash slot door Eject lever Press this lever to eject the CompactFlash DC IN DC power input terminal Connect the AC adaptor etc to supply power to this unit Attachment screw hole This unit enables mounting to the camcorder equipped an accessory shoe or to directly mount to a tripod using the supplied shoe adaptor Use a tripod with 5 5 mm or shorter screws LCD screen display VIDEO mode During recording 60 060 SE 080m eooocoon1 During playback E t lt cF O8Omin e 0001 HDV gt 00 00 00 01 Power supply display This icon is not displayed when this unit is connected directly to the camcorder Displays the power supply icons when connected to a PC or camcorder using the i LINK cradle lo Battery pack in use Display the remaining battery capacity AC adaptor connected CAM LINK mode display When the CAM LINK is set to ON this icon is on When the CAM LINK is set to OFF this icon is off CompactFlash display Remains on under normal conditions Starts blinking in the following situations e When the remaining recording time is less than 5 minutes e When the CompactFlash slot door is open e When the clip number is 9999 Clip number display Displays the selected clip number or recording playback clip number Remaining CompactF
3. S O N Y 4 122 507 11 1 Memory Recording Unit Operating Instructions FOR HDV DVCAM DV HVR MRC1K 2008 Sony Corporation Table of contents Overview es scscacecncctaencstesacescancaancccnenecccccennentais 3 Checking included items cssseeeeeereeeee 4 Names of parts cccssseeesseeceesseeeeesseeeeeeaes 5 Memory Recording Unit i LINK Cradle cccceee 5 LCD screen display i cccisssiscciscstesisteertsresusenssesoseteecdess 6 Using in VIDEO Mode ccccseeeteeeeeeeeeeenees 7 Connecting this unit to a camcorder 0 0 ceceeeeeeteseeeetesees 7 Inserting removing optional memory media 8 Menwisetungs sssr apse kerre ea eaat e iaaii 8 Menu organization VIDEO mode 9 Recording images from the camcorder to this PAE soiirci anana a aaa iaaii 11 Recording images POWER switch at the ON side sssr 11 Playback the image recorded on a CompactFlash in this Unit cceeeeeee 14 Playback POWER switch to ON ecsseseesssseseesesseees 14 Useful functions in combination with a camcorder having an exclusive Jack srice 15 Using in COMPUTER MOde csseeeneeeee 18 Connecting to a COMPULEL sss sssini aeeai ssia 18 Menu organization COMPUTER mode 19 Folder saving format cscceseeeseeeeeeeee Polder organizations cinis taster netact eats Notes regarding COMPUTER mode Power supply sosssisdsnticssaicdesstisontesnanane
4. Press the CAM LINK button of this unit and set it to ON Set the CAMLINK SEL setting of the SETTING menu in this unit to SYNCHRO Set the EXT REC CTRL setting of the IN OUT REC menu in the camcorder to SYNCHRONOUS Connect the camcorder to this unit Press the REC START STOP button of the camcorder to start recording The above Step 3 is for HVR Z7 Z5 Z1 V1 5270 camcorders For details on another camcorder you want to connect to this unit refer to the operating instructions supplied with that camcorder For details on the types of camcorder that have an external REC control function and on motion detection refer to the Guide to supported models and their functions supplied with this unit Connecting to a camcorder without an external REC control function FOLLOW mode When connected to a camcorder that has no external REC control function this unit regularly checks the status of the camcorder and follows its recording operation Camcorder STANDBY STANDBY THttt ttt ttt ett ttt tt This unit STANDBY STANDBY Press the CAM LINK button of this unit and set it to ON Set the CAMLINK SEL setting of the SETTING menu in this unit to FOLLOW Connect the camcorder to this unit Press the REC START STOP button of the camcorder to start recording e There may be several seconds of delay behind the tape recording stopping point of the camcorder e For details on camcorders that have been t
5. depends on the specifications of the CompactFlash media and CompactFlash reader Can also connect to the HVRA CR1 i LINK cradle e The unit can be connected to a computer or camcorder via the HVRA CR1 i LINK cradle e The unit operates with a battery or AC adaptor via the HVRA CR1 i LINK cradle which enables you to record in a wide range of environments e This unit has two operating modes VIDEO mode and COMPUTER mode The mode is automatically selected depending on which device is connected The unit independently outputs playback video to the i LINK interface e VIDEO mode is for recording and playback an HDV DVCAM DYV stream via the i LINK terminal of the camcorder e COMPUTER mode enables the unit to be recognized as an external drive when connected to a computer via an i LINK terminal This mode enables high speed data transfer Supported models e This unit can be connected to a camcorder via a special interface e Refer to the supplied Guide to supported models and their functions for details on supported models when connecting via an i LINK terminal Checking included items Make sure that you have following items supplied in this Shoe adaptor 1 unit The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied Memory Recording Unit HVR MRC1 1 Ss Conversion adaptor 1 i LINK Cradle HVRA CR1 1 rade 0 i LINK cable 6 pin 4 pin 70 cm 1 CD ROM manual lt
6. Approximately 400 Mbps The baud rate is listed under Specifications in the operating instructions of individual equipment It may be indicated near the i LINK interface on some equipment The baud rate may vary from the indicated value when this unit is connected to equipment with a different maximum baud rate What is Mbps Mbps stands for megabits per second It is the volume of data that can be sent or received in 1 second For example a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in 1 second 28 To use i LINK functions of this unit This unit can be connected to Sony i LINK compatible devices other than camcorders e g VAIO computers This unit may not be compatible with certain i LINK video devices such as digital televisions DVD recorders players and MICROMV recorders players even if they are equipped with an i LINK jack Before connecting to another device confirm whether it is HDV DVCAM DV compatible For precautions on connecting and the availability of compatible software applications refer to the operating instructions of the device to be connected e When connecting an i LINK cable to this unit or a computer check the direction of the jack Forcibly inserting the jack may damage the terminal or cause a malfunction Always connect the i LINK cable to the computer first and then to this unit Connecting the i LINK cable to this unit first may cause this unit to malfunction becaus
7. be formatted or replaced In either case all data on the CompactFlash will be deleted Back up your data from the CompactFlash before sending it for repairs Sony does not guarantee against data being deleted during repair work e 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 Power sources Symptom Cause Remedy This unit gets warm e This unit may get warmer while you use it This is not a malfunction The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time e The ambient temperature is too high or too low or the battery pack has not been charged enough This is not a malfunction Fully charge the battery pack again If the problem persists the battery pack may be worn out Replace it with a new one p 22 The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances The battery pack discharges too quickly Recording Symptom The ambient temperature is too high or too low or the battery pack has not been charged enough This is not a malfunction Fully charge the battery pack again If the problem persists the battery pack may be worn out Replace it with a new one p 22 Cause Remedy Pressing the REC switch does not start recording e This unit is writing the video you just shot to the CompactFlash Wa
8. time You can select 0 5sec 1sec 1 5sec or 2sec e INT TIME Selects the interval time between recordings You can select 30 sec 1 min 5 min or 10 min CAMLINK SEL When CAM LINK is set to ON select the type of camcorder linked operation e FOLLOW Uses this setting when connecting to a camcorder that has no external REC control function The unit follows the camcorder operation e SYNCHRO Uses this setting when connecting to a camcorder that has an external REC control function The unit operates simultaneously with the camcorder SLEEP MODE Switches the sleep mode ON OFF e OFF Sleep mode is set to OFF e Imin If the i LINK cable is disconnected and no operation is done for more than one minute this unit automatically switches to SLEEP status Only when using i LINK cradle e 5min If the i LINK cable is disconnected and no operation is done for more than five minutes this unit automatically switches to SLEEP status Only when using i LINK cradle To return to normal status reconnect the i LINK cable to this unit or turn the POWER switch off and back on In SLEEP MODE this unit is not completely switched off but continues to run using low power consumption 10 CAMERA NO You can assign a number to the data clip name when recording Use this mode to assign non overlapping numbers to clip names recorded simultaneously on more than one camcorder or to manage cl
9. to HVR Z1 HDR FX1 1 Attach this unit to the supplied i LINK cradle When removing this unit slide the unit upward while pushing the RELEASE lever downward Attach the supplied shoe adaptor to the supplied i LINK cradle Attach the supplied conversion adaptor to the supplied shoe adaptor Mount the supplied shoe adaptor to the shoe adaptor mount of HVR Z1 HDR FX1 Screw the knob of the supplied shoe adaptor Connect the supplied i LINK cable to the pHDV DV jack on this unit and the HDV DV jack on the HVR Z1 HDR FX1 7 Attach an optional battery pack NP F570 F770 F970 to this unit e Do not use the shoe adaptor attached on HVR Z1 HDR PX1 e Use the supplied conversion adaptor when you attach this unit to DSR 450WS DSR 400 au A A U N Attaching this unit to a camcorder except for HVR Z1 HDR FX1 1 Attach this unit to the supplied i LINK cradle When removing this unit slide the unit upward while pushing the RELEASE lever downward Attach the supplied shoe adaptor to the supplied i LINK cradle Attach the supplied shoe adaptor to the accessory shoe of your camcorder Screw the knob of the supplied shoe adaptor Connect the supplied i LINK cable to the HDV DV jack on this unit and the pHDV DV jack on your camcorder Attach an optional battery pack NP F570 F770 F970 to this unit a ur U N Inserting removing optional memory media e CompactFlash with 133x 2GB or more specifications are
10. C adaptor charger AC switch VQ1050B optional CHARGE lamp Battery pack 1 Set the mode change switch of the AC adaptor charger to CHARGE You cannot charge when the mode change switch is set to VCR CAMERA 2 Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor charger Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet When installing the battery pack press it down while sliding it in the direction of the arrow Charging begins and the CHARGE lamp on the AC adaptor charger comes on When charging is completed all of the segments of the battery life indicator appear in the display window normal charge The CHARGE lamp goes off but if you continue charging until the FULL battery life indicator appears the battery capacity will be slightly longer full charge A w 5 When charging is completed remove the battery pack from the AC adaptor charger e This unit can be used with an InfoLITHIUM battery pack L series but does not support the battery info function e This unit cannot be used to charge the battery pack installed 22 Remaining battery time indication in the AC adaptor charger display window This indication is provided by data communications between the AC adaptor charger and the InfoLITHIUM battery pack This unit does not have a data communications function so the displayed time may differ from the actual remaining time This is not a malfunction Charging time Charging times for a c
11. LayerlI Stereo 16 bit 48 kHz 3 4 CH DVCAM DV recording playback Video DV Audio PCM digital 12 16 bit 32kHz 48kHz Input signal HDV recording playback MPEG 2 TS DVCAM DYV recording playback DV embedded Recordable time 2GB Approx 9 minutes 4GB Approx 18 minutes 8GB Approx 36 minutes 16 GB Approx 72 minutes General Power requirement DC 7 2 V battery pack DC 8 4 V AC adaptor Power consumption 2 2W 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity 20 20 C to 90 35 C no condensation Dimensions HVR MRC1 Approx 57 x 102 x 34 mm 21 4x41 8 x 13 8 in HVR MRC1 HVRA CRI1 Approx 77 x 106 x 51 mm 31 8x41 4x21 8 in including the projecting parts w h d Mass HVR MRC1 Approx 130 g 4 oz HVR MRC1 HVRA CRI1 Approx 210 g 7 oz excluding CompactFlash and battery pack i LINK IEEE1394 6 pin connector S400 Input output jack 30 Included items Memory Recording Unit 1 i LINK cradle 1 i LINK cable 6 pin 4 pin 70 cm 1 Shoe adaptor 1 Conversion adaptor 1 Operating instructions 1 Guide to supported models and their functions 1 CD ROM manual 1 Optional accessories AC adaptor charger AC VQ1050B Battery pack NP F570 F770 F970 60i 30p and 24p shown in this specification are actually 59 94i 29 97p and 23 976p respectively Design and specifications are sub
12. REC MODE on the menu screen LCD screen display in interval recording mode Remains on during z 1cF O00 min aia e H 0001 DV e 00 00 00 01 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 lt CFI L O00 min Cac 0001 DV e 00 00 00 01 e The speed will slow according to the volume of data being written because of limitations of the CompactFlash capacity For that reason the following usages are recommended when operating loop recording Use a new CompactFlash more than 300x Format a CompactFlash before starting loop recording CAM LINK is turned OFF automatically while in the interval and loop recording modes Press the REC button to starting recording e The data recorded by loop recording mode is updated at regular intervals When updating the data the whole recording time may be shortened e Updates the data regardless of update intervals when starting recording by a camcorder during loop recording mode in HDV 13 Playback the image recorded on a CompactFlash in this unit To play back video clip recorded on a CompactFlash in this unit you need
13. This manual gt 1 Operating instructions 1 Guide to supported models and their functions 1 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 RELEASE button Press this button to remove this unit CAM LINK button Press this button to switch to CAM LINK ON FOLLOW SYNCHRO to record video in conjunction with the recording operation of the camcorder or to CAM LINK OFF to record with this unit alone Default setting is CAM LINK ON PREVIOUS REW button Press this button during standby to go back to the previous clip Press this button during playback to stop playback and restart playback from the beginning of the current clip Keep this button pressed down during playback to play the current clip backwards at triple the normal speed When the menu screen is displayed on the LCD screen press this button to move the cursor CompactFlash slot door OPEN latch Slide the button to open the CompactFlash slot door If the CompactFlash door is opened while the CompactFlash is being accessed such as when recording or during playback operations will stop O LCD screen MENU LCD BACK LIGHT button Press this button to display the menu screen on the LCD screen Press the MENU LCD BACK LIGHT button long enoug
14. ar editing system or computer 1 Attach the HVRA CR1 i LINK cradle and optional AC adaptor to this unit For extended use the AC adaptor is recommended This unit can still be operated with the battery pack attached 2 Connect this unit to the computer via the optional i LINK cable 3 Slide the POWER switch of this unit to ON This unit cannot receive power from the computer When this unit is set to COMPUTER mode the following screen is displayed on the LCD screen Computer requirements For Windows users E e OS Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 or later Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or later E Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 or later i Windows Vista Standard installation is required Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded For Macintosh users e OS Mac OS X v10 3 or later 18 Menu organization COMPUTER mode root HDV DV NTSC DV PAL DRIVE SETTING TC FORMAT DV FILETYPE CAMERA NO AUTO NDF DF AVI RAW DV Boldface settings are default settings HDV Operate in the VIDEO mode Set this mode when reading or writing HDV stream data on a CompactFlash in this unit using editing software DV NTSC Operate in the VIDEO mode Set this mode when reading or writing DV NTSC format stream data on a CompactFlash in this unit using the editing software DV PAL Operate in th
15. ccurred Turn this unit off and then back on X 91 0 e Internal error has occurred Turn this unit off and then back on X 99 0 e Internal error has occurred Turn this unit off and then back on Caution message Message Cause Corrective Action MEDIA INCOMPATIBLE e Displays when inserting an incompatible CompactFlash into this unit Use the recommended type of CompactFlash FORMAT ERROR e Displays when not formatting a CompactFlash with this unit etc Format the CompactFlash using this unit When this message is displayed press the STOP button on this unit to display the screen for formatting a CompactFlash e The CompactFlash you are using may be damaged Check the type you are using CLIP NUMBER FULL e Displays 9999 at the clip number when no more recording is possible Delete all of the clips recorded by this unit or format the CompactFlash after copying clips recorded in the 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 27 The HDV DV jack provided on this unit is an i LINK compliant jack This section describes the i LINK standard and its features What is i LINK i LINK is a digital serial interface for sending and receiving digital video digital audio and o
16. corder e The body is small and light with a weight of about 130 g and connects directly to a camcorder without a cable to provide camcorder mobility Power is supplied from the camcorder so no additional battery is required weight and size have thus been minimized The power saving design also enables longer recording time e The operational status such as operating mode remaining CompactFlash capacity or recording format etc can be checked on the LCD screen of the camcorder Not having to check the unit itself means you can concentrate more on what you are shooting e The camcorder used with this unit can output a record command without a tape inserted This synchronizes the unit to the REC STOP operation of the camcorder and so audio and video can be recorded on the CompactFlash unit only A loop recording mode is also available which enables you to record repeatedly Recording on small light and highly versatile CompactFlash e CompactFlash used as recording media e CompactFlash is less subject to strong vibration or high altitude and are highly resistant to impact such as being dropped This enables recording in a wide range of environments e A highly versatile CompactFlash media 16GB enables about 1 hour and 12 minutes of recording of an HDV DVCAM DV stream e Connecting the unit to a computer via a commercial CompactFlash reader allows faster data transfer to the computer than when using a tape The data transfer time
17. e VIDEO mode Set this mode when reading or writing DV PAL format stream data on a CompactFlash in this unit using the editing software DRIVE Operate as an external removable media of the computer Default setting SETTING You can set this when in VIDEO mode Settings are reflected in setting in the VIDEO mode operation when connecting to a camcorder For details about setting refer to Menu organization VIDEO mode e For the following cases operate Safety remove Device for Windows or Remove by putting the media icon into the trash for Mac OS etc and check that the access lamp turns off When switching the each modes DRIVE HDV or DV NTSC DV PAL When disconnecting the i LINK cable from the computer When turning off the power of this unit To recognize this unit again after these operations disconnect i LINK cable from the computer once then reconnect it e Depending on the video editing software this unit may not be recognized without switching the mode before starting the software If you change the operation mode frequently the computer and this unit may not communicate correctly Switch the mode of this unit at intervals about 5 seconds or more HDV DV NTSC and DV PAL mode may not be recognized because of a limitation of the computer when switching them directly If that situation occurs disconnect this unit from the computer then select the mode If th
18. e combination of the settings of the editing software HDV DV NTSC DV PAL and this unit are incorrect images may be distorted or recognized incorrectly 19 Folder saving format Folder organization The file folder organization of this unit is as follows Media ROOT VIDEO HVR XX_CCCC_YYYY MM DD_hhmmss M2T XX_CCCC_YYYY MM DD_hhmmss DX XX_CCCC_YYYY MM DD_hhmmss M2T XX_CCCC_YYYY MM DD_hhmmss DX XX_CCCC_YYYY MM DD_hhmmss AVI XX_CCCC_YYYY MM DD_hhmmss DX XX_CCCC_YYYY MM DD_hhmmss AVI XX_CCCC_YYYY MM DD_hhmmss DX An actual file name has numbers as the following information XX_CCCC_YYYY MM DD_hhmmss DV a pian Saa XX_CCCC_YYYY MM DD_hhmmss IDX e CCCC Clip No 0001 to 9999 e YYYY Year 1995 to 2094 XX_CCCC_YYYY MM DD_hhmmss DV e MM Month 01 to 12 XX_CCCC_YYYY MM DD_hhmmss DX eDD Day 01 to 31 i ehh Hour 00 to 23 emm Minute 00 to 59 ess Second 00 to 59 l e M2T AVI DV Extension Tracks dat When not setting the clock set file name will be xx_cccc_0000 00 00_000000 extension When the file is separated the bottom number of the file name will be counted up When cache recording in HDV format the cache part may be separated as a 14 second file maximum Files The maximum file size is 4 GB If a clip size exceeds 4 GB that clip will be divided into multiple parts XX_CCCC_YYYY MM DD_hhmmss M2T XX_CCCC_YYYY MM DD_hhmmss DV Data recorded in HDV format DV fo
19. e of static electricity When using an i LINK cable to connect this unit to a device equipped with an i LINK jack switch off the device and remove the power cord from the AC outlet before connecting or disconnecting the i LINK cable If the i LINK cable is connected or disconnected while the power cord of the device is connected to the AC outlet a high voltage current 8 to 40 V output from the i LINK jack of the device will flow into this unit and damage it Before changing the HDV DV format etc of the camcorder disconnect the i LINK cable Changing the format after connecting the i LINK cable the video signal may not be recognized correctly Required i LINK cable Use a Sony i LINK cable i LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation Optional CompactFlash CompactFlash e 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 Operations with all CompactFlash cards are not guaranteed even though the conditions above are met e The operation of this unit with Sony CompactFlash has been checked We recommend you to use a Sony CompactFlash In other ordinary CompactFlash cards the data may not be recorded correctly in rare cases depending on the product When using a CompactFlash other than the recommended one testing the CompactFlash beforehand is recommended as follows 1 Format the CompactFlash with the Memo
20. ed automatically every time the recording time of one clip over about 20 minutes but this clip is operated as a same clip If the i LINK cable is disconnected or the power of the connecting device turned off during recording recording stops but the data recorded until that point is recorded If the power of this unit is turned off by battery exhaustion or mistakenly sliding the POWER switch the data recorded until the power off is detected is recorded ona CompactFlash in this unit If the battery pack is removed or the jack of the AC adaptor disconnected during recording the data at the moment the power goes off may not be written correctly The interval recording smooth slow recording DV frame recording operation of the camcorder are not timed so operations are not guaranteed Do not switch the audio mode of the camcorder while recording Depending on the PC application there may not be any audio E Recording video simultaneously on this unit and 2 3 4 5 Aw N a camcorder Connecting to a camcorder with an external REC control function SYNCHRO mode When connected to a camcorder that has an external REC control function this unit can be controlled by the camcorder to record video data simultaneously to the camcorder recording on tape e Clips recorded by this unit include several frames after the recording stopping point on the tape Camcorder STANDBY REC STANDBY rec stor This unit STANDBY REC STANDBY
21. eoanrn 22 Preparing the power SUPPLY ssrin 22 Trouble shooting sissescsnccestseccctnnias canes tvsssines IPO WF SOUNCES sis aE a aE EA A Eii ROCOLPdING siisii Connecting a computer Warning indicators cccccseeseeeeeeeeeeeeenes Self diagnosis display Caution MESSAGE siisii ikasira About i LINK scststttet stent eben ccuetucane 28 Optional CompactFlash s cceeeeeeees 29 CompactFlash ssiru yie enini a 29 Specifications ccccescssseceesesssteeeeeeneeseees 30 PRO GAUGING sicaiissadnndsindeinisiaininiceieniansenicniantstiaest 31 Getting the best performance from the battery ACK osiccisiessedewcasiitccwamvestuarsuncieeccaive 32 On trademarks e InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation i LINK and g are trademarks of Sony Corporation e HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan Ltd e Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the U S and other countries e CompactFlash is the registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual Integrated architecture to the cam
22. ested in FOLLOW mode refer to Guide to supported models and their functions supplied with this unit 11 E Recording on this unit during camcorder tape replacement When connected to a camcorder that has an external REC control function you can record video on this unit only while changing the tape of the camcorder n5 minutes before end of tape Camcorder REC Changing the tape REC STANDBY REC stor This unit STANDBY REC STANDBY 1 Press the CAM LINK button of this unit and set it to ON Set the CAMLINK SEL setting of the SETTING menu in this unit to SYNCHRO Set the EXT REC CTRL setting of the IN OUT REC menu in the camcorder to RELAY 2 3 4 Connect the camcorder to this unit 5 Press the REC START STOP button of the camcorder to start recording e When the remaining time of the tape is less than 5 minutes the camcorder sends a command to this unit to start recording e The recording by this unit can be stopped from the camcorder after changing the tape or by pressing the STOP button of this unit e The noise of the tape change is recorded e The above Step 3 is for the camcorder having an exclusive jack For details on another camcorder you want to connect to this unit refer to the operating instructions supplied with that camcorder e For details on camcorders that have an external REC control function and on motion detection refer to the Guide to supported models and their function
23. h for the backlight of the LCD screen to come on or off REPEAT button Press this button to change the auto repeat mode Each time you press the button the mode cycles through each of the following changes REPEAT1 Repeatedly plays back the selected clip only ALL REPEAT Repeatedly plays back all clips OFF NEXT FF button Press this button during standby to go to the next clip Press this button during playback to stop playback and restart playback from the beginning of the next clip Keep this button pressed down during playback to play the current clip forwards at triple the normal speed When the menu screen is displayed on the LCD screen press this button to move the cursor PLAY EXEC button Press this button to play recorded files Press this button during playback to pause playback When the menu screen is displayed on the LCD screen press this button to execute the selected menu item REC button Press two buttons together to start recording STOP button Press this button to return to the VIDEO mode screen Press this button to stop recording or playback When a menu is selected press this button to cancel it POWER switch Press this button to turn the power of this unit on or off The VIDEO mode and COMPUTER mode switch automatically REC lamp Access lamp REC lamp Access lamp comes on during recording in VIDEO mode REC lamp Access lamp blinks while accessing the computer in COMPUTER mode
24. h water and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth e Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish Using chemicals such as thinner benzine alcohol chemical cloths repellent insecticide and sunscreen Handling with above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time 31 Getting the best performance from the battery pack e 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 e The battery is depleted when this unit is in recording standby or playback pause Always switch off the power supply to save energy e Have enough battery packs ready to last two or three times the expected shooting duration and test shoot with them before the session e The battery packs are not waterproof Be careful not to allow them to get wet Indication of remaining battery pack capacity If the battery pack fails even though the indication suggests there is adequate capacity fully recharge the battery pack This will correct the remaining capacity indication However if the battery pack is used for a long time at high temperature is left fully charged or has been very heavily used the indication may not be correctly restored In this ca
25. he following warning indicators may appear on the LCD screen Message Cause Corrective Action A O0 00 1 00 00 P 00 00 M 00 00 F 00 00 X 00 00 Self diagnosis display 26 If an error recurs after you repeat corrective action several times contact Sony Customer Service or the place of purchase A 12 0 e CompactFlash related error has occurred Transfer speed of the CompactFlash may be slow Be sure that the CompactFlash you are using is the recommended type A 19 0 e The CompactFlash you are using is not recognized Check the type you are using 1 12 00 e Internal error has occurred Turn this unit off and then back on PAZ e Internal error has occurred Turn this unit off and then back on P 21 0 e Internal error has occurred Turn this unit off and then back on M 21 0 e Recorded image was not processed correctly Turn this unit off and then back on F 11 0 e Internal error has occurred Turn this unit off and then back on F 12 0 e There is a conflict in the CompactFlash logic structure Move the required data to the computer and reformat the CompactFlash using this unit F 21 0 e Internal error has occurred Turn this unit off and then back on F 22 0 e Internal error has occurred Turn this unit off and then back on F 29 0 e Firmware is not recorded F 91 0 e Internal error has occurred Turn this unit off and then back on F 92 0 e Internal error has o
26. ip data by assigning numbers Press the PREVIOUS REW previous clip rewind or NEXT FF next clip fast forward button to select the number and press the PLAY EXEC playback execute button Select the digits one by one The display returns to the menu after two digits are selected The factory default setting is 00 ALL RESET Restores all default settings Recording images from the camcorder to this unit Images recorded by the camcorder can be recorded onto this unit Recording images POWER switch at the ON side The different methods of recording are as follows Recording video simultaneously on this unit and a camcorder Recording on this unit during camcorder tape replacement Recording video from this unit Operating cache recording Operating interval recording Operating loop recording A 0 KB file may be created but the file cannot be opened because it does not have video data Do not delete the 0 KB file on your computer If you do this clip cannot be played back When changing the tape the audio may mute on some camcorder models At the recorded part only video is recorded When HDV recording with this unit if you start the tape recording with the camcorder the i LINK output stream is cut for about 0 5 seconds so when that video is recorded onto this unit it is the cut form In this case the file will be separated before and after changing the tape recording started The file will be separat
27. it for a while and then slide the REC switch The CompactFlash of the unit is full Delete unnecessary clips Format this unit by selecting DELETE and then FORMAT The ACCESS lamp remains on even when you stop recording This unit is recording the image you just shot Do not remove the AC adaptor or the battery pack while the lamp is turned on Recording stops 24 Fragmentation has occurred Format this unit by selecting DELETE and then FORMAT Connecting a computer Symptom Cause Remedy An error message appears when you place the supplied CD ROM in your computer Set the computer display as follows 1024 x 768 dots or more high color 16 bits 65 000 colors or more The image or sound on this unit cannot be played back correctly e Depending on the computer you are using the played back image or sound may stop temporarily but this does not affect the images or sound copied to your computer e Playback software is not installed on your computer Install playback software on your computer The extension of a file is not displayed on your computer To display the extension follow the steps below In the window folder click Tools Folder option gt View tab Under Advanced Settings uncheck Hide file extensions for known file types Click OK 25 Warning indicators Self diagnosis display When an error occurs t
28. ject to change without notice Precautions On use and care e Do not use or store this unit and accessories in the following locations Anywhere excessively hot or cold Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as under direct sunlight near heaters or in a car parked in the sun They may cause malfunction or become deformed Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration This unit may cause malfunction Near strong radio waves or radiation This unit may not be able to record properly Near AM receivers and video equipment Noise may occur Ona sandy beach or anywhere dusty If sand or dust gets in this unit the unit may permanently cause malfunction Near windows or outdoors where the LCD screen may be exposed to direct sunlight This damages the LCD screen Anywhere very humid e Operate this unit on DC 7 2 V battery pack or DC 8 4 V AC Adaptor For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions Do not let this unit get wet for example from rain or sea water 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 Do not use a defor
29. lash capacity display Displays the remaining recording time in minutes Format type display Displays the recording playback clip format TC time code display Displays the time code Status display Displays the status with an icon Power is on and playback recording is stopped Recording B Playback Pil Pausing playback gt gt Fast forward lt lt Rewind REC mode display Displays REC mode setting in the menu NORMAL Not displayed Cache recording mode iy Interval recording mode CREC Loop recording mode O Repeat mode display Displays the repeat status during playback Cot REPEAT 1 Q REPEAT ALL Loop recording display Time display of is the total time recorded by loop recording Displays L to the left of the time display A series of images recorded from the beginning to the end of recording is called a clip for this unit Using in VIDEO mode Connecting this unit to a camcorder Turn the power of this unit off when you attach this unit to the camcorder Attaching this unit directly to a camcorder having an exclusive jack Make sure that the HDV DV jack cover is closed Attach this unit to your camcorder as illustrated e You cannot use the HDV DV jack when this unit is attached to your camcorder e Switch CAMERA VIDEO mode of the camcorder after you turn the power of this unit off Attaching this unit with a supplied shoe adaptor Attaching this unit
30. med or damaged battery pack Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF when you are not using this unit e Do not wrap this unit with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside e When disconnecting the mains lead pull it by the plug and not the lead Do not damage the mains lead such as by placing anything heavy on it e Keep metal contacts clean e If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked consult your local authorized Sony service facility wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin if any liquid gets in your eyes wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor E When not using this unit for a long time e Use up the battery pack completely before storing it LCD screen e Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen as it may cause damage e If this unit is used in a cold place a residual image may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction e While using this unit the back of the LCD screen may heat up This is not a malfunction E To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty it is recommended you use the LCD Cleaning Cloth optional to clean it When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit optional do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid On handling the casing e If the casing is soiled clean this unit body with a soft cloth lightly moistened wit
31. nect i LINK cable or switch the mode of this unit e Do not use defragmentation on your computer e Due to the limitations of Windows this unit may not be detected when normal computer operation is restored after standby or hibernation For this reason hibernation is not supported by this unit e Due to the specifications of Mac OS X to disconnect this unit from a Mac with Mac OS X and connect it again perform the following steps To reuse this unit To use this unit restart the computer or use Disk Utility To use Disk Utility follow the steps Start Disk Utility Applications Utilities Click the triangle mark on the left of the CompactFlash icon to display the CompactFlash volume and partition name Select grayed out partition name VIDEO from Disk Utility window Select Mount from the Option menu The selected name VIDEO is displayed on the desktop again If it is still unmounted select Unmount and then select Mount again Exit Disk Utility o gt uw A WN 21 Power supply Preparing the power supply The following will explain the optional AC VQ1050 AC adaptor charger To charge the battery pack When using an InfoLITHIUM battery pack L series optional as the power supply for this unit charge the battery back as follows before use When charging the battery pack refer to the operating instructions supplied with the AC adaptor charger optional Mode change A
32. ode of this unit video is recorded runs automatically using the time code REGENERATE of the tape base If the time code of the tape base cannot be read the time code starts from 00 00 00 01 When starting When starting recording ona tape recording on or CompactFlash in CompactFlash in this unit the time this unit the time code value advances code value REC RUN from the preset time advances from the code of the preset time code of PRESET camcorder having the camcorder an exclusive jack having an exclusive jack The preset time code The preset time value advances code value FREE RUN constantly and data advances constantly and data is recorded using the data code e If you want to use REC RUN with a tape in the camcorder having an exclusive jack set REC CTL MODE of the camcorder having an exclusive jack to SYNCHRONOUS and set CAMLINK SEL of this unit to SYNCHRO 15 Display the operational status of this unit on the camcorder having an exclusive jack LCD screen CAMERA mode Indicators e The following information can be displayed on the LCD screen of the camcorder having an exclusive jack 00 00 00 00 HDV1080i HDVour CH1 HMI CH2 TIE CompactFlash connecting status This icon blinks when the remaining recording time of the CompactFlash is low or an error has occurred in this unit CompactFlash mode The same icon as the mode icon of this unit is displayed
33. ompletely exhausted InfoLITHIUM battery pack NP F570 NP F770 NP F970 are as follows Battery pack Time for full Time for normal charge charge NP F570 Approx 145 minutes Approx 85 minutes NP F770 Approx 230 minutes Approx 170 minutes NP F970 Approx 310 minutes Approx 250 minutes Operating times for continuous recording Operating times for continuous recording using an InfoLITHIUM battery pack NP F570 NP F770 NP F970 are as follows Battery pack Operating time from full charge Operating time from normal charge NP F570 Approx 420 minutes Approx 380 minutes NP F770 Approx 870 minutes Approx 780 minutes NP F970 Approx 1 320 minutes Approx 1 180 minutes Battery pack Before changing the battery pack slide the POWER switch to OFF CHG Charging recording playback time e Times measured with the camcorder at 25 C 77 F Recommended range is 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F e Recording and playback times are shorter at lower temperatures e Recording and playback times are shorter depending on the conditions of use of this unit e Except for the NP F570 F770 F970 operating time is not ensured AC adaptor charger Do not short circuit the DC plug of the AC adaptor charger or battery terminal with any metallic objects This may cause a malfunction To install the battery pack to this unit Slide the battery pack in the direction of the lt mark
34. on the battery pack To remove the battery pack from this unit Press the BATT RELEASE button of this unit and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow To connect this unit to a wall outlet For prolonged operation such as playing the recorded images you can operate this unit from a domestic wall outlet without worrying about battery life 1 Set the mode change switch of the AC adaptor charger to VCR CAMERA When the mode change switch is set to CHARGE there is no power supply 2 Connect the DK cable to the DC IN jack on this unit 3 Connect the DK cable to the AC adaptor charger 4 With the power cord connect the AC adaptor charger to a wall outlet You can leave the battery pack installed while operating from AC power The power supply to the DC IN jack has priority To use the AC adaptor charger from a vehicle power supply For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the AC adaptor charger Notes on battery pack AC adaptor e Avoid the following while the ACCESS lamp is lit Failure to do so may cause malfunction Removing the battery pack Removing the AC adaptor while charging with the AC adaptor e Always turn off the POWER switch before removing the battery pack or the AC adaptor 23 Trouble shooting Please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer Note in case of repairs e Some kinds of repair work may require that the CompactFlash
35. on of the video camera operation part stop recording video data with STOP button of the video camera operation part on the tape Tips If there is no tape in the SYNCHRONUS or RELAY settings you can start or stop recording the image on a CompactFlash in this unit e STBY COMMAND Desired setting For details refer to the operating instructions for the external REC control of the camcorder having an exclusive jack Set this unit as follows e CAMLINK SEL SYNCHRO e Press the CAM LINK button to set to CAM LINK ON You can record the time code of the camcorder having an exclusive jack without a tape in the camcorder having an exclusive jack If you want to record video using the time code of the camcorder having an exclusive jack set the time code setting of the camcorder having an exclusive jack as follows Time code value always advances e TC MAKE PRESET PEENE FREE RUN e TC RUN Time code value only advances during recording e TC MAKE PRESET festa REC RUN e TC RUN In combination with the time code settings of the camcorder having an exclusive jack this unit operates as follows Time code of this unit with a tape in Time code of this unit without a tape is recorded using the data code TC MAKE TC RUN _ the camcorder in the camcorder having an exclusive having an exclusive jack jack When starting The internal time recording ona tape c
36. one by one The display returns to the menu e INTERVAL after four digits are selected If there is no clip number the previous clip number is Sets the interval recording mode Only DVCAM DV format is valid selected e LOOP Sets the loop recording mode DELETE Deletes the recorded data or formats the CompactFlash e CLIP Displays the three clip numbers from those displayed on the normal screen Selects and deletes clips When inputting the stream signal from the camcorder INTERVAL and LOOP is valid i LINK MODE e ALL AUTO Automatically switches to the camcorder Deletes all the recorded clips recording playback format e FORMAT e HDV Plays back HDV format only Formats the CompactFlash DV ncesestissss Plays back DVCAM DV format only If there is no clip you cannot make a selection SETTING TC FORMAT Follows the DF NDF of the time code from the camcorder connected to this unit e AUTO Follows the time code format of the camcorder NDE ziras Records the time code in NDF format DF oansnnnannan Records the time code in DF format The default AUTO setting is NDF If time code information from the camcorder is not obtained this unit is set to the most recent recording setting DV FILE TYPE Changes the DV recording format AVI Records video in AVI format e RAW DV Records video in DV format INTERVAL e REC TIME Selects the interval recording
37. or playback to start at the changed speed e The screen may not be displayed correctly during trick playback or playback If that situation occurs stop the playback once and try to replay Repeat playback This unit can automatically repeat playback of all or one clip in this unit To set repeat mode Display p1 or ep on the LCD screen by pressing the REPEAT button on this unit 21 REPEAT 1 The recorded image in the desired clip is repeatedly playback ep ALL REPEAT ALL REPEAT plays back all recorded images in this unit to the last clip then goes back to the first clip and repeats playback OFF Start playback from the desired clip and stop it after playback of the last clip REPEAT mode Clip Clip number OFF REPEAT 1 REPEAT ALL Clip A File A 1 File A 2 File A 3 Clip B File B 1 File B 2 File B 3 Clip C File C 1 File C 2 File C 3 Useful functions in combination with a camcorder having an exclusive jack Tapeless external REC control Even if there is no tape in the camcorder having an exclusive jack you can start or stop recording the image on this unit Set the EXT REC CTRL setting of the camcorder having an exclusive jack as follows e REC CTRL MODE EXT ONLY You can start or stop recording the image on a CompactFlash in this unit with START STOP button only If there is a tape in the camcorder having an exclusive jack you can start recording video data with REC butt
38. recommended for this unit A speed of less than 133x is not guaranteed space less than 2GB is not guaranteed Operations with all CompactFlash cards are not guaranteed even though the conditions above are met e The operation of this unit with Sony CompactFlash has been checked We recommend you to use a Sony CompactFlash Inserting the CompactFlash 1 Open the CompactFlash slot door while sliding the OPEN latch 2 Push the CompactFlash in the correct direction until it clicks into place 3 Close the CompactFlash slot door Removing the CompactFlash 1 Open the CompactFlash slot door and push the eject lever to remove the CompactFlash 2 Close the CompactFlash slot door CompactFlash capacity and available recording time CompactFlash available recording time 2GB Approx 9 min 4GB Approx 18 min 8GB Approx 36 min 16GB Approx 72 min Do not repeatedly insert or remove the CompactFlash over a short amount of time Doing so may cause mis recognition of the CompactFlash and memory malfunction If you open the CompactFlash slot door while the unit is recording or in playback operations will stop If that occurs be sure that the status on the LCD screen changes to W playback recording is stopped before removing the CompactFlash When ejecting the CompactFlash forcefully pressing the eject lever and allowing the CompactFlash to be pointed downward when ejected will cause the CompactFla
39. rmat data recorded when DV FILE TYPE is set to When playback HDV compatible playback software is RAW DV needed For playback on Windows Raw DV compatible playback software is needed XX_CCCC_YYYY MM DD_hhmmss AVI DV format data recorded when DV FILE TYPE is set to XX_CCCC_YYYY MM DD_hhmmss IDX and Tracks AVI dat Information files of recording data in folders number of files number of frames starting time code etc Used with a connection tool Do not delete this file e During HDV recording a new file will be created at the recording starting point of the tape e 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 20 Notes regarding COMPUTER mode e Do not save other data files in the HVR folder e 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 e Do not change the folder or file names nor format a CompactFlash on your computer Error messages may appear Delete data or format a CompactFlash on this unit to increase the capacity of the CompactFlash e When removing the CompactFlash media by OS operation from a computer do not discon
40. ry Recording Unit 2 Record more than twenty outtakes around ten minutes in HDV recording mode 3 Load the files in your non linear editing software and confirm whether the editing is proceeded correctly or not e When using a CompactFlash for the first time be sure to format it with this unit e Data may be corrupted or the CompactFlash may not work in the following cases If you remove the CompactFlash during data reading writing If you move the CompactFlash close to a strong magnetic field e The CompactFlash may become hot just after use Handle with care Do not peel the label off the CompactFlash or attach another label to it e When storing or carrying the CompactFlash put it in the protective case supplied e Do not get water on the CompactFlash e Do not apply excessive force on the label surface of the CompactFlash Do not touch the terminal of the CompactFlash with your hand or any metal object 29 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 2 TS m2t DVCAM DYV recording AVI Typel AVD RAW DV DV Codec HDV recording playback Video MPEG 2 1080 60i 30p 24p 1080 50i 25p Audio 2 CH MPEG 1 Audio LayerlI Stereo 16 bit 48 kHz 1 2 CH 4 CH MPEG 2 Audio
41. s supplied with this unit e During RELAY recording the cache recording cannot be operated E Recording video from this unit You can use this unit to start or stop recording a video input signal from an i LINK without linked operation to a device connected with this unit Camcorder STANDBY STANDBY This unit EEJ stanosy ES stanpsy STANDBY CO OCO OCD O REC REC REC 1 Press the CAM LINK button of this unit and set it to OFF 2 Slide the REC button to start recording 12 Cache recording mode The most recent approximately maximum 14 seconds of video and audio captured by the camcorder are held in a buffer memory and automatically recorded when the recording button is pressed To set cache recording Select CACHE from REC MODE on the menu screen e After cache recording it may take about 30 seconds to write data of the cache part Interval recording mode Records a series of videos at regular intervals This function is useful to observe things like cloud movements or daylight changes Only DVCAM DV format is valid Selecting an interval recording time Select SETTING INTERVAL REC TIME on the menu screen to set the time You can select 0 5sec 1sec 1 5sec or 2sec Setting the interval time Select SETTING INTERVAL INT TIME on the menu screen to set the time You can select 30sec 1min 5min or 10min Setting interval recording Select INTERVAL from
42. same icon as the mode icon of this unit is displayed CompactFlash mode Mode icon STANDBY a PLAY p FF gt gt REW lt lt PLAY PAUSE Pil REC Time code of the playback signal of this unit This time code is displayed during playback of a video recorded by this unit Data code This data code is displayed during playback of a video recorded by this unit Status check indicator e The following information can be displayed on the status check indicator VCR mode of the camcorder having an exclusive jack 00 00 00 00 EXT DEVICE 6 6 PB FORMAT HDV1080i STATUS CLIP 0001 REPEAT MODE OFF T REMAIN 35min y STATUS CHECK END PB FORMAT Displays the playback format of this unit STATUS Displays the status recording playback etc CLIP Displays the clip number during playback REPEAT MODE Displays the playback mode 1 means repeat 1 clip ALL means repeat all clips lt CF REMAIN Displays the CompactFlash remaining recording time dE REMAIN Displays the battery level When this unit is connected to an AC adaptor charger AC is displayed Not displayed when this unit is connected to the camcorder It is displayed when the unit is connected to the i LINK cradle 17 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 nonline
43. se use the indication time as a rough guideline to estimate the remaining capacity Battery pack storage e If the battery pack is not used for a long time to maintain its performance it should be fully charged and then fully discharged with this unit about once a year Remove the battery pack from this unit and store in a cool dry place e To fully discharge the battery pack with this unit leave it powered on until the battery pack is exhausted Battery pack lifetime e The battery pack has a limited lifetime As it is repeatedly used over a long time interval the capacity gradually reduces When the operating time is much less than the original value it is time to replace the battery pack e The lifetime varies from one individual battery pack to another depending on the pattern of use and how it has been stored 32 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http Awww sony net
44. sh to fall Menu settings Check the individual settings and change them if necessary For details see page 9 1 Display the menu screen on the LCD screen by pressing the MENU button 2 Select the desired setting by pressing the PREVIOUS REW button or the NEXT FF button and press the PLAY EXEC button 3 Select the desired item by pressing the PREVIOUS REW button or the NEXT FF button and press the PLAY EXEC button 4 Return to the VIDEO mode screen by pressing the STOP button Press the MENU button to close the menu screen You cannot record or play back movies while the menu screen is displayed on the LCD screen Also you cannot change to the menu screen on the LCD screen during recording or playback Menu organization VIDEO mode root CLIP SELECT DELETE CLIP ALL FORMAT REC MODE NORMAL CACHE INTERVAL LOOP i LINK MODE AUTO F HDV DV SETTING TC FORMAT AUTO F NDF DF DV FILETYPE AVI RAW DV INTERVAL REC TIME 0 5sec sec 1 5sec 2sec INT TIME 30sec 1min 5min 10min CAMLINK SEL T FOLLOW SYNCHRO SLEEP MODE OFF E 1min 5min CAMERA NO EREN Boldface settings are default settings CLIP SELECT REC MODE You can select the clip number directly e NORMAL Press the PREVIOUS REW previous clip rewind or NEXT Sets the normal recording mode FF next clip fast forward button to select the number and e CACHE press the PLAY EXEC playback execute button Sets the cache recording mode Select the digits
45. ther data between this unit and other equipment equipped with an i LINK terminal You can also control other equipment using i LINK i LINK compatible equipment can be connected using an i LINK cable Possible applications are operations and data exchange with various digital AV equipment When two or more i LINK compatible equipment are connected to this unit operations and data exchange are possible with equipment directly connected to this unit and also with equipment connected to this unit via other equipment Note however that the method of operation may vary depending on the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected Also there are cases where operations and data exchange may not be possible even if the connection is made e Normally only one device can be connected to this unit using i LINK cable When you connect this unit to HDV DVCAM DV compliant equipment that allows multiple connections refer to the operating instructions of the equipment to be connected e i LINK is an easy to remember term for the IEEE 1394 proposed by Sony and is a trademark approved by many corporations in Japan and overseas e IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers About the i LINK baud rate The maximum baud rate of i LINK varies depending on the equipment There are three types S100 Approximately 100 Mbps S200 Approximately 200 Mbps S400
46. to connect this unit to a playback device via an i LINK cable Playback POWER switch to ON The playback method is as follows e Standard playback e Trick playback e Repeat playback To select the playback format Select i LINK MODE on the menu screen and select the desired setting AUTO HDV or DV For details on selecting the menu see page 8 AUTO Automatically switch the HDV DV format signal during playback HDV Only play back the part recorded in HDV format DV Only play back the part recorded in DVCAM DV format Standard playback In this mode the recorded clip in this unit is output to the i LINK depending on the type of format To play back normally Select the clip number in CLIP SELECT of the menu or display the desired clip number on the LCD screen by pressing I lt or PP Play back the image by pressing the gt button on this unit e When you pause during playback with this unit no stream is output e During playback the screen may become momentarily blue or frozen for about 0 5 second at the transition between scenes when switching clips 14 Trick playback When the playback image is output to i LINK the clip is played at 3x 6x and 9x the normal speed To play back at the changed speed Keep pressing K or PI button during playback to start playback at the changed speed e The sequence of change is 3x 6x 9x and then back to 3x e It takes a few seconds f
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