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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder US
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference
The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Guide for the HVR-HD1000 series. (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese versions). For more details, see Using the CD-ROM Manual on page 11.

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HVR-HD1000U/HD1000N

2007 Sony Corporation

Printed in Japan

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Owners Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HVR-HD1000U/HD1000N Serial No. Model No. ACSerial No.
For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service

Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set. If the set has been exposed to rain or water. If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation. When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service.

Installation

Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

CAUTION

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-686 SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Continued ,

CAMERA SET menu (Continued)
If you set [SCENE SELECT], the settings of [SHUTTR SPEED] and [WHITE BAL.] are canceled.
1 Touch [MANUAL]. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure by touching. 3 Touch.
SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.
To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t.
You can also adjust the setting manually using the RING (p. 25).
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. B AUTO
The white balance is adjusted automatically.
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen. appears. 2 Touch [END].

OUTDOOR (

To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END].
If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL].
The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions:
Outdoors Night views, neon signs and fireworks Sunrise or sunset Under daylight fluorescent lamps

INDOOR (n)

Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a studio, or under sodium lamps or incandescent-like color lamps

EXPOSURE

You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background.

ONE PUSH (

The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light. 1 Touch [ONE PUSH]. 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper, to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject.
3 Touch [ ]. flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. b Notes
Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing white objects while is flashing quickly. flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set. When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECT] returns to [AUTO].

B AUTO

Select to adjust the shutter speed automatically.

MANUAL(

Adjust the shutter speed using /. You can select a shutter speed between 1/3 and 1/10000 second when the POWER switch is set to TAPE, and between 1/4 and 1/500 second when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY. Slower b Notes

You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable. Pictures recorded in the DV format are dubbed as SD (standard definition) images, regardless of the connection.
Menu setting Recorded Dubbing format format [VCR HDV/ [i.LINK DV] CONV]

HDV*1 Mixed HDV and DV

[AUTO] or HDV*2 [AUTO]* [AUTO] or DV
[OFF] [ON: SQUEEZE]/ [ON:EDGE CROP]
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.

DV only

*1 The VCR or DVD/HDD recorders need to be compliant with HDV1080i specification. *2 Parts recorded in DV format cannot be dubbed. *3 Parts recorded in both DV and HDV format can be dubbed.
When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], and the signal switches between HDV and DV formats, the picture and sound are interrupted temporarily. When the player and the recorder are both HDV1080i compatible devices such as HVR-HD1000U/HD1000N and are connected with the i.LINK cable, after pausing or stopping and then resuming the recording, the images will be unstable or rough at that point. Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (default setting) when connecting with an A/V connecting cable (p. 58).
Using an i.LINK cable (optional)
Select the required settings from the table below and make the menu settings.
Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing these menu settings, otherwise the VCR or DVD/HDD recorders may not correctly identify the video signal. Recorded Dubbing format format [VCR HDV/ [i.LINK DV] CONV] Menu setting
When connecting with the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO (optional)
Connect with S VIDEO jack instead of the video plug (yellow). This connection produces pictures more faithfully. The audio will not be output when you connect with the S VIDEO cable alone.

HDV*1 HDV only

[AUTO] or HDV [AUTO]
[OFF] [ON: SQUEEZE]/ [ON:EDGE CROP]
Recording pictures from a VCR

(Continued)

Dubbing to another device
1 Prepare your camcorder for
playback. Insert the recorded cassette. Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/ EDIT.
2 When dubbing to the VCR, insert
a cassette for recording. When dubbing to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the appropriate input (such as video input1 and video input2).

HDV1080i compatible device AV device with i.LINK output jack
1 Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/
2 Set the input signal of your
camcorder. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] when recording from an HDV format compatible device. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] or [AUTO] when recording from a DV format compatible device (p. 53).

t HD quality

t SD quality
3 Connect your VCR as a player to

your camcorder.

When an i.LINK cable is connected, the format of the input signal ( or ) will be indicated on the LCD screen of your camcorder (This indicator may appear on the screen of the playback device, however, it will not be recorded).

To i.LINK connector

To HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK)
4 Insert a cassette into the VCR. 5 Operate your camcorder to record
movies. Touch t[ [REC PAUSE]. REC CTRL] t
* An i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required.
If the desired item is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the item is displayed.
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued)
6 Start playing the cassette on your
VCR. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in

Recording movies.

7 Touch [REC START] at the point
you want to start recording.
2 Start playing the cassette.
The pictures on the VCR appear on the screen of your camcorder.

8 Stop recording.

Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE].
3 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene
you want to record. Check the image and press it fully.

9 Touch

You need an i.LINK cable for this operation. You cannot record TV programs from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK). You can record pictures from DV devices only in the DV format. Note the following when connecting with an i.LINK cable: The recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on a VCR while recording to your camcorder. You cannot record the picture and sound separately. If you pause or stop the recording and restart it, the picture may not be recorded smoothly. When a 4:3 video signal is input, it appears with black bands on the right and left sides on the screen of your camcorder.

Recorded format Format for copying to the computer Required software
Editing software capable of copying HDV signal Editing software capable of copying DV signal Editing software capable of copying DV signal

Recommended connection

Observe the following points when connecting to ensure the camcorder operates correctly.
Connect the camcorder to a computer via the USB cable. Make sure no other USB devices are connected to the computer. If your computer has a USB keyboard and a USB mouse as standard equipment, leave them connected and connect the camcorder to an available USB jack with the USB cable. Operation is not guaranteed if you connect two or more USB devices to the computer. Operation is not guaranteed if you connect the USB cable to the USB jack on a keyboard or USB hub. Make sure to connect the cable to the USB jack on the computer. Operation is not guaranteed even for the recommended environments.

DV b Notes

You cannot copy movies using a USB cable. Refer to the operating instructions of the software for the details on image copying. Refer to the operating instructions of the editing software for the recommended connection. Some editing software on the computer may not work correctly. You cannot change format DV to HDV.
The required menu settings vary depending on the recorded images and the format (HDV or DV) to be copied to the computer.
Recorded format Format for copying to the computer Menu setting*
[VCR HDV/DV] t [HDV] [i.LINK CONV] t [OFF]

Recorded format

Format for copying to the computer
Notes on connecting to the computer

Menu setting*

[VCR HDV/DV] t [HDV] [i.LINK CONV] t [ON:SQUEEZE]/ [ON:EDGE CROP] [VCR HDV/DV] t [DV] [i.LINK CONV] t [OFF]
* See page 36 for menu settings.
To copy HDV format images as they are without changing their format, an HDV compatible environment is required. For details, refer to your software instruction manual or contact the software manufacturer. To play movies by a regular DVD player, you need to create DVD video in the SD format. the DVD video is not in the HDV format.
Connect the i.LINK cable to the computer first, then to your camcorder. Connecting in the opposite order may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a malfunction of your camcorder. The computer may freeze or may not recognize the signal from your camcorder in the following situations. Connecting your camcorder to a computer that does not support the video signal formats appearing on the LCD screen of your camcorder display (HDV or DV). Changing [VCR HDV/DV] (p. 53) and [i.LINK CONV] (p. 56) settings while connected with an i.LINK cable. Changing [REC FORMAT] setting while connected with an i.LINK cable with the POWER switch set to TAPE or MEMORY (p. 54). Changing the POWER switch position while connected with an i.LINK cable.

The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 15). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.

Overall operations

The power does not turn on.
Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 15). Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 15).
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
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 again. If the problem persists, the battery may be wornout. Replace it with a new one (p. 15, 92). The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances. For example, when you open or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. Press the RESET button using a sharppointed object (If you press the RESET button, all settings are reset, except Personal Menu items).
The battery pack discharges too quickly.
Ambient temperature is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be wornout. Replace it with a new one (p. 15, 92).

The camcorder gets warm.

The camcorder may get warmer while you use it. This is not a malfunction.

Batteries/Power sources

The power abruptly turns off.
Charge the battery pack (p. 15).
Troubleshooting (Continued)

LCD screen/viewfinder

Menu items are grayed out.
You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. Depending on the functions, you may not be able to use them together (p. 83).
Cassette tapes/Memory Stick Duo
The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment.
Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 15). Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 95).

You cannot turn off the indicator.
You cannot turn off. Touch check the warning messages (p. 86). to
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
Touch the LCD screen lightly. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your camcorder (p. 19).
The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory.
This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear.
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 96).
The remaining tape indicator is not displayed.
Set [ REMAINING] to [ON] to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 58).
The picture in the viewfinder is not clear.
Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture appears clearly (p. 19).
The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding.
When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. This is not a malfunction.
The LCD screen does not turn on.
Set the LCD ON/OFF switch to ON.
You cannot operate functions using a Memory Stick Duo, even if a Memory Stick Duo is inserted.
Slide the POWER switch to MEMORY or PLAY/EDIT (p. 18). If you use a Memory Stick Duo formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (p. 47).
You cannot delete the recorded picture on the tape.
You cannot delete a recorded picture on tape; you can only rewind the tape and record again. The new recording overwrites the existing one.
You cannot delete pictures or format a Memory Stick Duo.
Cancel image protection on the picture (p. 68). The maximum number of pictures that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100.
You cannot record on the Memory Stick Duo.
The Memory Stick Duo is full. Insert another Memory Stick Duo or format the Memory Stick Duo (p. 47). Or, delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the Memory Stick Duo (p. 67). When the POWER switch is set to TAPE, you cannot record still images on the Memory Stick Duo with: When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set between 1/725 to 1/10000 second While executing [FADER] [D.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT] [SMTH SLW REC] [COLOR BAR]

Pictures in the DV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the pictures. DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 65) cannot be output. This occurs if you record on a tape in both HDV and DV formats. Disconnect and connect the HDMI cable, or slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder again.
You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.
You cannot input externally from a device connected with the A/V connecting cable. The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the input jack of the other device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder.
The picture appears distorted on a 4:3 TV.
This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Set [VIDEO OUT] on the (STANDARD SET) menu and play back the picture.
When connected using an i.LINK cable, no picture appears on the monitor screen or the picture is distorted during dubbing.
Set [VCR HDV/DV] on the (STANDARD SET) menu according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 53). If the device to be connected is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, you cannot dub in HD (high definition) image quality (p. 62). For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Down convert the pictures recorded in HDV format to DV format and dub in SD (standard definition) image quality (p. 62).
Black bands appear at the top and bottom on a 4:3 TV.
This happens when viewing a picture recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. This is not a malfunction.
You cannot add sound to the recorded tape.
You cannot add sound to the recorded tape on this unit.

Not available

If this function is set
[WHITE BAL.] [SHARPNESS] [SHUTTR SPEED] of the RING
NightShot [CINEMA EFECT] NightShot, [CINEMA EFECT], [OLD MOVIE], [SMTH SLW REC] [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE], [CINEMA EFECT] [SCENE SELECT] [SCENE SELECT], during tape recording NightShot, [SCENE SELECT], [MANUAL] of [SHUTTR SPEED] , [FADER], [D.EFFECT] [DIGITAL ZOOM], [D.EFFECT], while displaying the date and time [TELE MACRO] [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [SUPER NS], [COLOR SLOW S], [D.EFFECT] [SUPER NS], [COLOR SLOW S], [FADER] [SCENE SELECT], [PICT.EFFECT], when [ WIDE SELECT] is set to [4:3]

You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable.
You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable. [AE SHIFT]
New sound added to a recorded tape on another camcorder is not heard.
Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 54).
[SPOT FOCUS] [TELE MACRO] [COLOR SLOW S]
Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a tape to a Memory Stick Duo.
You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded if the tape has been used repeatedly for recording. [HISTOGRAM]
Functions that cannot be used together
Depending on the functions, you may not be able to use them together. The following list shows examples of menu items and functions that cannot be used at the same time.
Not available If this function is set

[DIGITAL ZOOM] [FADER]

[D.EFFECT]

BACK LIGHT function

[FIREWORKS], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE] NightShot, [TELE MACRO], [CINEMA EFECT], [OLD MOVIE], [COLOR SLOW S] NightShot, [CINEMA EFECT] NightShot
[OLD MOVIE] of [D.EFFECT]

[SCENE SELECT]

[SPOT METER] [EXPOSURE]
[CINEMA EFECT] of [D.EFFECT]
[SCENE SELECT], [SPOT METER], [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE], other than 0 in [AE SHIFT], [PICT.EFFECT], when [ WIDE SELECT] is set to [4:3] [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] of [SHUTTR SPEED] , [SUPER NS], [COLOR SLOW S], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT]

[SMTH SLW REC]

When [COLOR BAR] is set, all the Not available menu items on the list are not available.
Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss
The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (L series). Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (L series) (p. 92). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 15).
E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss
Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from E.
101-1001(Warning indicator pertaining to files)
The file is damaged. The file is unreadable (p. 90).

The HDV/DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to other i.LINK-compatible devices. You can also control other devices using the i.LINK. i.LINK-compatible devices can be connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV devices. When two or more i.LINK-compatible devices are daisy-chained with the unit, operation becomes possible from any device in the chain. Note that operation method may vary, or data transactions may not be possible, depending on specifications and characteristics of the connected devices.
Normally, only one device can be connected to this unit with an i.LINK cable. When connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible device having two or more HDV/DV Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of the device to be connected.
Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or received in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second.
To use i.LINK functions on this unit
For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video devices having an i.LINK Interface, see page 62. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK-compatible devices made by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as well as to video devices. Some i.LINK compatible video devices, such as Digital Televisions, DVD, MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are not compatible with this unit. Before connecting to other devices, be sure to confirm whether the device is compatible with an HDV/DV device or not. For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions for the device to be connected.
i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

x When not using your camcorder for a long time
Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a cassette for about 3 minutes. Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this state, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, [%Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette] or [% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.] appears. The indicator will not appear when the moisture condenses on the lens. x If moisture condensation has occurred None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette lid open. Your camcorder can be used again when both of the following conditions are met:
The warning message does not appear when the power is turned on. Neither % or Z flash when a cassette is inserted and video operation buttons are touched.
x How to avoid moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about one hour).

Video head

If you play back a tape recorded in HDV format, the image and sound may freeze for a while (about 0.5 seconds). This occurs if the HDV signals cannot be recorded or played back correctly because of dirt on the tape or video head. Depending on the cassette, this fairly infrequently occurs even if the cassette is brand new or is not used a lot. If this freezing point is created while playing back, you can solve this problem and see the pictures by rewinding after slightly forwarding. Such a freezing point cannot be recovered if it was created while recording. To prevent such a problem, use the Sony mini DV cassette.
If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the cleaning cassette. Playback pictures do not move. Playback pictures do not appear. The sound breaks off. [x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the screen during recording. The following phenomenon occurs in HDV format.
If moisture starts to condense, your camcorder sometimes cannot detect condensation. If this happens, the cassette is sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after the cassette lid is opened. This is not a malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is ejected. x Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as shown below.
When you bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device. When you bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside. When you use your camcorder after a squall or a shower. When you use your camcorder in a hot and humid place.

Macintosh..74 Maintenance and precautions..89 MEMORY SET menu.. 46 Memory Stick. 90 Memory Stick Duo.20 FORMAT..47 Menu.. 36 MIC LEVEL..55 Mirror mode..26 Moisture condensation.95 MONOTONE.. 49 MOSAIC FADER. 49
Getting Started. 12 GUIDEFRAME. 57
HD (high definition) image quality. 32 HDMI cable.. 33
NEG.ART..51 NEW FOLDER.48 NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)..43 NTSC..81, 88 Number of recordable pictures..46
REC FOLDER (Recording folder). 48 REC MODE (Recording mode). 54 Rec review.. 30 Recording.. 22 Recording time. 16 REMAINING.. 58 Remaining battery. 16, 104 Reversal Playback. 52 RING. 25 RING SETTING. 45
STILL SET..46 SUNRSE SUNSET (Sunrise and sunset).39 SUPER NS (Super NightShot)..43
Tape counter..104 TELE MACRO..43, 83 Time code..104 TIME/LANGU. menu..59 TRAIL..50 TV...31 TV color systems.88 TWILIGHT..39
OLD MOVIE.50 ONE PUSH..40 OUTDOOR..40
S VIDEO jack.. 31, 33, 62 SCENE SELECT. 39, 83 SD (standard definition) image quality. 33 Searching for the starting point.. 30 SELF-TIMER.. 44 SEPIA.. 51 SHARPNESS.. 41, 83 SHUTTR SPEED.. 41 SKINTONE. 51 SLIDE SHOW.. 49 SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording). 51, 84 SNOW.. 39 SOLARIZE. 51 SP (Standard Play).. 54 Specifications.. 98 SPOT FOCUS. 42, 83 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter). 40, 83 SPOTLIGHT. 39 STANDARD. 46 STANDARD SET menu. 53 STATUS CHECK. 57 STEADYSHOT. 44, 80 STILL.. 50 Still image. 23, 28, 46
PAL..88 PASTEL..51 PB FOLDER (Playback folder).48 PB zoom.29 Personal Menu.36, 60 PICT.APPLI. menu (Picture Application menu).49 PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)..51 Playback..27 Playing time.17 P-MENU.See Personal Menu PORTRAIT (Soft portrait).39 Power cord (Mains lead).15 Print..69 Print mark..68
USB SELECT..52 Using abroad..88
VAR.SPD PB (Various speed playback)..52 VCR HDV/DV.53 VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder brightness).56 VF COLOR.56 VIDEO OUT.56 VOLUME..55
Warning indicators..85 Warning messages.86 WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift).42 WHITE BAL. (White balance).40, 83 WHITE FADER.49 Windows..71, 72 WORLD TIME.59 Write-protect tab.89
QUALITY..46 QUICK REC (Quick recording).59
REC CTRL (Recording control)..65

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HDV - the Accessible HD Recording Format
HD can be Recorded on DigitalMaster professional tape as well as consumer MiniDV.
Video and television technology, as well as viewer preferences, are moving from standard definition (SD) to high definition (HD) - just like black and white television moved to color in the past. HD has almost twice the number of scanning lines available than SD. This means you can see much sharper detail and finer image quality when your work is viewed on a HD display monitor. The HVR-HD1000U adopts the HDV format for HD recording. The HDV format allows you to shoot approximate 63 minutes of HD video on a miniDV cassette tape*1. There are two standards of HDV format. One is HDV720p and the other is HDV1080i, which has 1,080 scanning lines and is used by most broadcasters already using HD. Sony has adopted the HDV1080i standard for all its HDV products. *2
HD (16:9) Edge Crop *3 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Not all products with an i.LINK connector will necessarily communicate with each other. For information on compatibility, operating conditions, and proper connection, please 1,080 lines SD (4:3) 480 lines refer to the documentation supplied with any device with an i.LINK connector. For information on devices that include an i.LINK connection, please contact your nearest Sony office. *4 Squeezed recording. *5 When a DVM80PRL standard miniDV cassette tape is used. If you record in LP mode, pictures may appear mosaic-like or sound may be interrupted when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs. *6 Letter box mode is not available from the i.LINK connector. i.LINK / Analog output Letter Box*6 Down conversion Squeeze
DV non-linear editing system, while retaining an HD master on the tape for future use. Furthermore, the HVR-HD1000U offers a DV recording mode (4:3 or 16:9*4), which can

HDV1080i DV DV (LP)

Options

HVR-DR60

An external Hard Disk Recording Unit with a 60GB capacity and 4.5 hours of recording time for HDV, DVCAM*, and DV.

HVL-LBP

LED video light using infoLITHIUM L series battery.

RM-1BP

A LANC remote controller with variable speed zooming.
provide a recording time of approximately 120 minutes in LP mode.*5
HD Recording (16:9) SD Editing / Monitoring (4:3)

VCT-PG11RMB

A multi-purpose mid-spreader tripod with RM-1BP.

VCL-HG0737C

0.7x wide conversion lens

VCL-HG1737C

1.7x tele conversion lens

PHDVM-63DM

Sonys recommended Professional Tape for HDV, DVCAM* and DV.

2NP-F970

infoLITHIUM L series rechargeable battery pack (two packs)

NP-F570/770/970

infoLITHIUM L series rechargeable battery pack

AC-VQ1050B

AC adaptor/charger

UWP-C1/C2/C3

UHF Synthesized Wireless Microphone Package
VMC-IL4408A/ IL4415A/IL4435

i.LINK cable (4pin-4pin)

VMC-IL4615/4635
i.LINK cable (4pin-6pin 1.5m/3.5m)

VMC-30VC

3m Component Video Cable

VMC-30FS

3m Multi AV Cable

VMC-15HD/30HD

HDMI cable (1.5m/3m)

VF-37CPK S

Filter Kit
*HVR-HD1000U doesnt have DVCAM recording/playback capability.

Picture Quality

HDV Recording

DV Recording

HVR-DR60 Brings HDV to IT Workflows
The optional external HVR-DR60 Hard Disk Recording Unit gives you a hybrid operation, where video and audio are recorded simultaneously to hard disk drive (HDD) and tape. The HDV or DV images are recorded as movie files in the HDD for quick nonlinear editing, enabling the operator to archive the source tape as soon as the shoot is finished.
HVR-DR60 (Hard Disk Recording Unit)
HVR-HD1000U Specifications
Camera section Lens Focal length 16:9 video mode 4:3 video mode 16:9 photo mode 4:3 photo mode Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, 10x (optical), f = 5.4 to 54 mm, filter diameter: 37 mm 40 to 400mm*to 490mm*to 400mm*to 370mm*1 Auto,manual(Ring/Panel) 1/2.9-inch, ClearVid CMOS Sensor system MAX. 6.1M (2848 x 2136) (4:3) Approx. 3200K pixels Approx. 2280K pixels Approx. 1710K pixels Approx. 2280K pixels Approx. 3040K pixels 1/30-1/250 1/60-1/250 1/4-1/10000 (Still Image: 1/4-1/500) 1/2-1/500 1/4-1/100 1/2-1/250 1/240-1/lux(1/30 Shutter Speed) 11 lux(1/30 Shutter Speed) HDV1080/60i, DV/DV(LP)480/60i (NTSC) HDV1080/60i, DV/DV(LP)480/60i (NTSC) Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette Max. 94.5 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette RCA Pin x3 RCA Pin x1 mini-DIN 4-pin x1 HDMI connector HDV/DV input/output Audio output Audio input Headphone LANC USB DC Input Others LCD viewfinder LCD monitor Speaker General Weight (w/o Tape,Battery,etc) Weight (w/Battery)*3 NP-F570 NP-F770 NP-F970 Power Requirements (AC adaptor/Battery) Power Consumption HDV (VF/VF+LCD) DV Operating temperature Storage temperature Supplied Accessory i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin connector) RCA Pin x2 (L,R) Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm), ECM-PS1 external shot-gun stereo microphone is supplied. Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm) Stereo mini-mini jack (2.5 mm) TYPE B connector AC-L100 AC adaptor is supplied. 0.27-inch type*2, approx. 123,200 dots, 16:9 aspect ratio 2.7-inch type*2, Clear Photo LCD plus, approx. 211,200 dots, hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio, touchscreen 16mm 6 lb 0 oz (2.7Kg) 6 lb 10 oz (3.0Kg) 6 lb 13 oz (3.1Kg) 7 lb 1 oz (3.2Kg) 8.4V / 7.2V 4.6W / 5.0W 4.4W / 4.8W 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C) -4 to 140 F (-20 to +60 C) AC adaptor AC-L100 Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-F570 AV Cable Lens Cap (small) Lens Hood Microphone Windscreen Large size eye cup

*1 When the PHDVM-63DM DigitalMasterTM mini cassette tape is used. The PHDVM-63DM is Sonys recommended tape for HDV recording. The recording data rate of HDV 1080i format is almost the same as that of DV format. *2 This brochure refers to the HDV1080i specification as the HDV format.
Full Compatibility with your Current DV System
The HVR-HD1000U offers benefits for SD productions, as well as HD. It is easy to use HDV recordings for your current DV editing work. The HVR-HD1000U has a down-conversion feature that outputs converted DV signals through the i.LINK connector*3 to your current
High-quality Imaging System
1/2.9-inch ClearVid CMOS SensorTM
The next generation of Sony imaging sensor, the ClearVid CMOS Sensor used in the HVR-HD1000U camcorder, is quite unique and different from current CMOS technology. The ClearVid CMOS Sensor uses a unique pixel layout rotated 45 degrees to provide high resolution and high sensitivity. This pixel layout technology is also used in higher end professional camcorders. The ClearVid CMOS Sensor, coupled with an Enhanced Imaging ProcessorTM (EIP), generates stunning images. Moreover, thanks to the CMOS technology, bright objects do not cause vertical smear.
Optical 10x zoom by Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T*TM lens
The HVR-HD1000U camcorder can adapt to a wide range of shooting situations and features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T* lens with 10x optical zoom, as featured on higher end professional HDV camcorders. The T* lens coating suppresses unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduces colors for professional-looking results.
without T coating with T coating
Super SteadyShot (Optical) Image Stabilizer
Larger pixel size Unique 45 angle pixel layout
Focus System Imaging system Maximum still image recording Gross pixels Effective pixels 16:9 video mode 4:3 video mode 16:9 photo mode 4:3 photo mode Shutter Speed Auto Slow ShutterON Auto Slow ShutterOFF Manual Scene Selection Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Smooth Slow Rec Minimum illumination Auto Slow ShutterON Auto Slow ShutterOFF VTR section Recording format Play out/Down conversion format HDV/DV SP Playback/Recording time DV LP Connectors Component video output Composite video output S-Video output HDMI output
The Super SteadyShot (Optical) feature of the HVR-HD1000U is an image stabilizer using an active optical lens method that functions without any deterioration in image quality. The lens itself shifts vertically and horizontally to compensate for the polarized light axis in real time.

*1 These values are calculated to be equivalent to the 35 mm film. *2 Viewable area, measured diagonally. *3 Inluding a battery and a tape (60min.)

HVR-HD1000U

Digital High Definition HDV Camcorder

ClearVid CMOS Sensor

Vertical smear
Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 www.sony.com/HDV

V-2378-A (MK10431V2)

2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. Sony, DVCAM, ClearVid CMOS Sensor, Enhanced Imaging Processor, DigitalMaster, SteadyShot, NightShot, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, Memory Stick Duo, Clear Photo LCD plus, Blu-Ray and their respective logos are trademarks of Sony. HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited.Vario-Sonnar T* is a trademark of Carl Zeiss AG. Printed in USA (3/08)

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A new camcorder has been created to meet the growing demand from users who are looking for mobility and professional appearance. The HVR-HD1000U features a shoulder-mount design and black matte body similar to that of professional camcorders; making it perfect for weddings, corporate communications, colleges, universities and sporting events where appearance makes a difference. Premium design characteristics and high-definition HDV 1080i recording are the main features of this new one-piece shoulder camcorder, ideal for working videographers on a budget. A built-in down-converter creates DV material, perfect for standard DVD productions. Plus, a special still photo mode is ideal for producing DVD cases and making wedding photo albums. Whether you are recording weddings and corporate communications or helping students make a documentary, the HVR-HD1000U is the best choice on the market today as an entry level professional camcorder.

Professional Design

Shoulder-mount design
The HVR-HD1000U is lightweight and easy to use even for beginners, it provides a professional camcorder shoulder-mount design allows for easy balance and stable operation.

Other Features

Wide Clear Photo LCD plusTM Monitor on Viewfinder Unit Provides Easy Viewing
A large, freely rotating 2.7-inch* type LCD screen is located on the top of the viewfinder unit to provide easy viewing when the HVR-HD1000U camcorder is in a

Rec indicator light

Conventional LCD device Clear Photo LCD plus
Long Operating Time With infoLITHIUMTM L Series Battery
The HVR-HD1000U camcorder uses standard infoLITHIUM L series batteries, like the DSR-PD170, HVR-Z1U, and HVR-V1U. With the NP-F970, a maximum operating time of approximately 10 hours can be achieved thanks to the power management system and low power consumption of the ClearVid CMOS Sensor.

NP-F970 (optional)

quad-speed images are captured for three seconds, stored in the built-in buffer memory, and then recorded to tape (in either HDV or DV format) as slow-motion pictures lasting 12 seconds.*7
*7 When using this function, the resolution of the camera image is decreased. Sounds can not be recorded while shooting in this mode.
low-level position or on a tripod. This also makes it easy for a director or client to see what the camera operator is shooting. The LCD uses 211,200 dots widescreen Clear Photo LCD plus device that provides proper brightness and a high level of color reproduction.
Stereo shotgun microphone (stereo mini plug)
*viewable area measured diagonally

Super NightShot

The Super NightShot function of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder uses a built-in

OFF ON

Smooth Slow Rec
The Smooth Slow Rec function of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder enables slow-motion playback by capturing images at four times faster than the normal field rate (240 fields/s). In this mode,
infrared light emitter that allows you to record an object in zero lux light levels. It also enables night-time monitoring and surveillance.
Diverse Range of Photo-creation Functions
While the HVR-HD1000U doesnt contain all the features youd find in a higher end professional camcorders, such as DVCAM recording/playback,

Camera Control Ring

A special camera control ring is located on the lens unit of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder. Any one of the following functions can be assigned to the ring for easy adjustment:

* Focus (default) * Zoom * Brightness * Shutter * Video: 1/4~1/10000 sec. * Photo: 1/4~1/500 sec. * AE Shift * WB Shift
XLR audio connectors, and TC preset menu, it does boast a diverse range of photo-creation functions. These photo-creation functions are available at the touch of a button. You can store high-quality still images on Memory Stick DuoTM media*8, and then use them to design DVD cases, website content, news, etc.
*8 Memory Stick Duo media is not supplied.

Photo Mode

In Photo mode of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder, you can take 6.1-megapixel, 2848 x 2136-quality, 4:3-aspect images.
DC power input 123,200 dots Color EVF Adjustable shoulder pad
Capturing from recorded video
In case you missed the perfect timing for your still photo while videotaping, you can capture and save still frames from recorded video by just pressing the photo button of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder during playback. HDV footage will give you a 1.2-megapixel, 1440 x 810 pixel still image of that magic moment.

Dual Rec

You can take 4.6-megapixel (16:9-aspect) photos while you are shooting HDV video simply by pressing the photo button.
Ergonomically Designed Handle
The ergonomically designed handle of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder contains a convenient record button and zoom control, essential for low position shooting. There are two cold shoes on the front and rear of the handle. You can attach two accessories like the HVL-LBP Battery Video Light and HVR-DR60 Hard Disk Recording Unit.
Cassette tape compartment (miniDV cassette) Photo button
Workflow Using HDV Shooting and Photo Data Creation
For working videographers starting out with a limited budget, the HVR-HD1000U camcorder provides flexibility and an amazing selection of features like HDV shooting and photo data creation. Even if you are still using SD for your projects, HD is the way of the future. Down-conversion allows you to shoot in HD to create a high-quality master tape and still use your existing DV nonlinear editing system and SD display monitor for playback and viewing.
6.1M (Photo Mode) Memory Stick Duo Printing 4.6M (Dual Rec) Capturing

3 Photo Album

For disc label / jacket design

DV non-liner editing

HDMI output connector Memory Stick DuoTM slot USB connector Down converted DV

5 DVD/Tape

Your Client

HDV non-liner editing

6 Blu-ray Disc.
HDV i.LINK connector LANC connector Headphone jack Video/Audio output connectors

[Workflow chart]

1 Shoot the original footage in HDV mode. 2 Create photo images using the photo data creation functions. 3 Make a photo album for your client using the photo data. 4 Edit your HDV recordings in the down-converted DV signal format. 5 Use your edited content and photo data for standard DVD/tape making. 6 Use the original HDV footage for HD-quality Blu-ray DiscTM making.

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Super NightShot Function
The Super NightShot function of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder
uses a built-in infrared light emitter that allows you to record an object in zero lux light levels. It also enables night-time monitoring and surveillance.