HDV - the Accessible HD Recording Format
HD can be Recorded on an Inexpensive DV Cassette Tape
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-HD1000P adopts the HDV format for HD recording. The HDV format allows you to shoot approximate 63minutes 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) SD (4:3) 576 lines

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.
DV non-linear editing system, while retaining HDV1080i a HD master on the tape for future use. DV Furthermore, the HVR-HD1000P offers a DV DV (LP) recording mode (4:3 or 16:9*4), which can provide a recording time of approximately 120 minutes in LP mode.*5
HD Recording (16:9) SD Editing / Monitoring (4:3)

HVL-LBP

LED video light using infoLITHIUM L series battery.

RM-1BP

A LANC remote controller with variable speed zooming.
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HVR-HD1000P

VCL-HG0737C
0.7x wide conversion lens

VCT-PG11RMB

A multi-purpose mid-spreader tripod with RM-1BP. Down conversion Squeeze i.LINK / Analog output

VCL-HG1737C

1.7x tele conversion lens

PHDVM-63DM

A professional durability tape for HDV, DVCAM*and DV.

Letter Box*6

2NP-F970
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 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. infoLITHIUM L series rechargeable battery pack (two packs)

NP-F570/770/970

infoLITHIUM L series rechargeable battery pack

AC-VQ1050D

AC adaptor/charger

UWP-C1/C2/C3

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

i.LINK cable (4pin-4pin)

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

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-HD1000P doesnt have DVCAM recording/playback capability.

1,080 lines

Picture Quality
HVR-HD1000P Specifications
Camera section Lens 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 1/25-1/215 1/50-1/215 1/3-1/10000 (Still Image: 1/3-1/425) 1/2-1/425 1/3-1/100 1/2-1/215 1/200-1/lux(1/25 Shutter Speed) 11 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed) HDV1080/50i, DV/DV(LP)576/50i (PAL) HDV1080/50i, DV/DV(LP)576/50i (PAL) 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 Mass (w/o Tape,Battery,etc) Mass(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 2.7Kg(6 lb 0 oz) 3.0Kg(6 lb 10 oz) 3.1Kg(6 lb 13 oz) 3.2Kg(7 lb 1 oz) 8.4V / (6.8V / 7.2V) 4.4W / 4.8W 4.2W / 4.6W 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) -20 to +60 C (-4 to 140 F) AC adaptor AC-L100 Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-F570 AV Cable Lens Cap (small) Lens Hood Microphone Windscreen Large size eye cup

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 is 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.

Focal length

*1 When the PHDVM-63DM miniDV cassette tape is used. The PHDVM-63DV is recommended for the HDV recording mode. The recording data rate of HDV1080i format is almost the same as that of DV format. *2 This brochure refers to the HDV1080i specification as the HDV format.
16:9 video mode 4:3 video mode 16:9 photo mode 4:3 photo mode
Full Compatibility with your Current DV System
The HVR-HD1000P offers benefits for SD productions, as well as HD. It is easy to use HDV recordings for your current DV editing work. The HVR-HD1000P has a down-conversion feature that outputs converted DV signals through the i.LINKTM connector*3 to your current
HVR-DR60 (Hard Disk Recording Unit)
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-HD1000P 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.
Larger pixel size Unique 45 angle pixel layout ClearVid CMOS Sensor
Optical 10x zoom by Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T*TM lens
The HVR-HD1000P 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.

with T* coating

without T* coating
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

Super SteadyShotTM (Optical) Image Stabilizer
The Super SteadyShot (Optical) feature of the HVR-HD1000P 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.)

Distributed by

Vertical smear

ClearVid CMOS Sensor

2008 Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. 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 and their respective logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Clear Photo LCD plus, , Blu-Ray are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 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.
MSD2007-661(10444V2)WEL0070

Printed in Hong Kong

A new camcorder has been created to meet the growing demand from users who are looking for mobility and professional appearance. The HVR-HD1000P features a shoulder-mount design and black matte body similar to that of professional camcorders; making it perfect for weddings, corporate communications, and sporting events where appearance makes a difference. Premium design characteristics and high-definition HDVTM1080i 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-HD1000P is the best choice on the market today as an entry level professional camcorder.

Professional Design

Shoulder-mount design
The HVR-HD1000P 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-HD1000P camcorder Conventional LCD device Clear Photo LCD plus is in a 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
Long Operating Time With infoLITHIUMTM L Series Battery
The HVR-HD1000P camcorder uses standard infoLITHIUM L series batteries, like the DSR-PD170P, HVR-Z1P, and HVR-V1P. With the NP-F970, a maximum operating time of approximate 10 hours can be achieved thanks to the power management system and low power consumption of the ClearVid CMOS Sensor.
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.

Super NightShotTM

NP-F970 (optional)

Rec indicator light

Smooth Slow Rec
The Smooth Slow Rec function of the HVR-HD1000P camcorder enables slow-motion playback by capturing images at four times faster than the normal field rate (200 fields/s). In this mode,
Stereo shotgun microphone (stereo mini plug)
The Super NightShot function of the HVR-HD1000P ON camcorder uses a built-in OFF 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

Camera Control Ring

A special camera control ring is located on the lens unit of the HVR-HD1000P camcorder. Any one of the following functions can be assigned to the ring for easy adjustment:
* Focus (default) * Zoom * Brightness * Shutter * Video: 1/3~1/10000 sec. * Photo: 1/3~1/425 sec. * AE Shift * WB Shift

While the HVR-HD1000P doesnt contain all the features youd find in a higher end professional camcorders, such as DVCAM recording/playback, 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-HD1000P camcorder, you can take 6.1-megapixel, 2848 x 2136-quality, 4:3-aspect images.
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-HD1000P camcorder during playback. HDV footage will give you a 1.2-megapixel, 1440 x 810 pixel still image of that magic moment.

Dual Rec

DC power input 123,200 dots Color EVF Adjustable shoulder pad
You can take 4.6-megapixel (16:9-aspect) photos while you are shooting HDV video simply by pressing the photo button.
Workflow Using HDV Shooting and Photo Data Creation
Ergonomically Designed Handle
The ergonomically designed handle of the HVR-HD1000P 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. For working videographers starting out with a limited budget, the HVR-HD1000P 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.
Cassette tape compartment (miniDV cassette) Photo button

6.1M (Photo Mode) 4.6M (Dual Rec) Capturing

Memory Stick Duo

Printing

3 Photo Album

For disc label / jacket design

DV non-liner editing

Down converted DV

5 DVD/Tape

HDMI output connector Memory Stick Duo slot USB connector

HDV non-liner editing

Your Client

6 Blu-ray Disc.

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.

Rewind/Fast forward
* Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes. ** is displayed instead of when a Memory Stick Duo with recorded images is inserted and a tape is not being played.
To adjust the sound volume
If you cannot find [VOLUME] in (p. 61). , touch [MENU] t (STANDARD SET) t [VOLUME]

t [VOLUME], then

to adjust the volume.
To search for a scene during playback
Touch and hold / during playback (Picture Search), or forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan).
You can play back in various modes ([ VAR.SPD PB], p. 58).

while fast

Playback (Continued)

Viewing still images

Touch.

60min 60 min 10/10

MEMORY PLAY
The most recently recorded image is displayed.
Switches the playback media* Previous/Next
* is displayed on the tape playback screen.
Go to the index screen display
To display pictures on a Memory Stick Duo on the Index screen
Touch. Touch one of the pictures to back to the single display mode.
A Previous/Next 6 pictures B The picture displayed before switching to the index screen
To view pictures in other folders, touch / , then touch (p. 54).
t [PB FOLDER], select a folder with

Using PB zoom

You can magnify images from about 1.1 to 5 times (from about 1.5 to 5 times in still images) the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever.
1 Play back the picture you want to magnify. 2 Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto). 3 Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. 4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto).

To cancel, touch [END].

While using PB zoom, images on the LCD panel and images that are output from the video signal are zoomed. The i.LINK output will not be affected.
Searching for the starting point
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)
END SEARCH will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. Make sure that the POWER switch is set to TAPE. Touch t
60min END SEARCH EXECUTING
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. Make sure that the POWER switch is set to TAPE. Touch t

STBY 0:00:00

1 0:00:00

CANCEL

Touch here to cancel the operation.
The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to standby.
The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished.

Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i specification. For details, confirm the specifications of your TV. If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, connect your camcorder and TV with the optional component video cable and supplied A/V connecting cable as illustrated in. The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
SD (standard definition) image quality
An HDV formatted picture is down converted to DV format (SD image quality) and played back. A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).

i.LINK

S VIDEO VIDEO/AUDIO

VIDEO/AUDIO

To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Change the [VIDEO OUT] setting to match your TV.
When you play back a tape recorded in the DV format on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [ WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on your camcorder when recording a picture (p. 60).
(STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (59) [COMPONENT] t [576i] (62) [DOWN CONVERT] t [VIDEO OUT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP](62)
A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.
(STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (59) [DOWN CONVERT] t [i.LINK CONV] t [ON:SQUEEZE]/ [ON:EDGE CROP] (62)
The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)

(White) (Red) (Yellow)

(STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (59) [DOWN CONVERT] t [VIDEO OUT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP](62)
When connecting only an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable to the audio input jack of your TV. This connection produces higher resolution pictures compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type ).

COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter)
When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON], you can record an image brighter in color even in dark places. and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] appear on the screen. To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF].
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 48) when it is hard to focus automatically. The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down at this time.
SUPER NS (Super NightShot)
The picture will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot recording if you set [SUPER NS] to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 31) is also set to ON. and [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] appear on the screen. To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER NS] to [OFF], or set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF.
Do not use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in bright places. This may cause a malfunction. Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional). Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 48) when it is hard to focus automatically.
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the screen where brightness is at a preset level. This is useful as a guide when adjusting the brightness. When you change the default setting, is displayed. The zebra pattern is not recorded. B OFF
The zebra pattern is not displayed.
The left area on the graph shows the darker areas of the picture while the right area shows the brighter areas.

SELF-TIMER

A still image is recorded after about 10 seconds. Press PHOTO when [SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON] and appears. To cancel the count down, touch [RESET]. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 70 IRE.
The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 100 IRE or higher. b Notes
Portions of the screen where brightness is about 100 IRE or higher may appear overexposed.

DIGITAL ZOOM

You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10 (the default setting) while recording on a tape. Note that the image quality decreases when you are using the digital zoom.

FILE NO.

B SERIES
Assigns file numbers in sequence even if the Memory Stick Duo is replaced with another one. The file number is reset when a new folder is created or the recording folder is replaced with another.

ALL ERASE

Deletes all the pictures without image protection on a Memory Stick Duo or in the selected folder.
Resets the file number to 0001 each time the Memory Stick Duo is changed.
MEMORY SET menu (Continued)

NEW FOLDER

You can create a new folder (102MSDCF to 999MSDCF) on a Memory Stick Duo. When 9,999 images are stored in the current folder, a new folder is automatically created for storing subsequent images. Touch [YES] t
You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the Memory Stick Duo (p. 53), or delete them using your computer. The number of recordable pictures on a Memory Stick Duo may decrease as the number of folders increases.
REC FOLDER (Recording folder)
Select the folder to be used for recording with / , then touch.
As the default setting, pictures are saved in the 101MSDCF folder. Once you record a picture in a folder, the same folder will be set as the default folder for playback.
PB FOLDER (Playback folder)
Select the playback folder with then touch. / ,

PICT.APPLI. menu

Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 42 for details on selecting menu items.
INT.REC-STL (Interval photo recording)
You can record still images on the Memory Stick Duo at a selected interval. This function is useful to observe the movement of clouds or the changes in daylight, etc.
You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes.
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode, then touch. 2 Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete.
[a]: Recording [b]: Interval
1 Touch t a desired interval time (1, 5 or 10 minutes) t t [ON] t t. 2 Press PHOTO fully. stops flashing and the interval still image recording starts.
To cancel before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in step 1. Once you press START/STOP, the setting is canceled.

STBY REC

To cancel [INT.REC-STL], select [OFF] in step 1.

Fading out

Fading in

SLIDE SHOW

Plays back in sequence the images stored on a Memory Stick Duo, or in a folder (slide show).

The image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is somewhat less than normal recording.
To cancel [SMTH SLW REC], select [END].

PictBridge PRINT

See page 75.
VAR.SPD PB (Various speed playback)
You can play back in various modes while viewing movies.
1 Touch the following buttons during playback.

To Touch

You can connect the camcorder to a personal computer with a USB cable and import pictures to the computer. You can also connect the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible printer (p. 75) using this function. B Memory Stick
Select this to view pictures on a Memory Stick Duo on the computer or to import them to the computer.
change the playback direction* play back slowly**

(frame)

To reverse direction: (frame) t (frame) during playback pause. To reverse direction: (frame) during frame playback.
Select this when you connect the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible printer to print out directly (p. 75).

play back frame by frame

* Horizontal lines may appear at the top, bottom, or in the center of the screen. This is not a malfunction. **Pictures output from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) cannot be played back smoothly in slow mode.

2 Touch

To return to the normal playback mode, touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from frame playback).
You will not hear the recorded sound. You may see mosaic-like images of the previously played picture. Pictures in the HDV format are not output from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) when they are paused or played back in any mode other than normal playback mode. Pictures in the HDV format may appear distorted during:

STANDARD SET menu

Picture search Reverse playback Playing back slowly to the reverse direction and playing back frame by frame to the reverse direction are not available in HDV format.
Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 42 for details on selecting menu items.
REC CTRL (Movie recording control)

See page 71.

VCR HDV/DV
Select the playback signal. Normally select [AUTO]. When your camcorder is connected to another device using an i.LINK cable, select the signal to input/output from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK). The selected signal is recorded or played back. Using the Menu B AUTO

Use headphones to monitor the sound when adjusting it.

BRIGHT

Brightens the LCD screen. b Notes
When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording.
x LCD COLOR You can adjust the color on the LCD screen with /.
Low intensity High intensity
STANDARD SET SET menu (Continued)
x VF B.LIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. B NORMAL
Interface (i.LINK). The DV format signal is output unchanged. B OFF ON:SQUEZE
Output signals to a 16:9 wide TV or a TV compatible with 16:9 wide mode. On a 4:3 TV compatible with 16:9 wide mode
Brightens the viewfinder screen.

x VF COLOR B ON

Display pictures in the viewfinder in color.

On a 16:9 wide TV

Display pictures in the viewfinder in black and white. b Notes

ON:EDGE CROP

Display the center of the picture in 4:3 aspect ratio by cropping the both sides of the picture. On a 4:3 standard TV

COMPONENT

Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 576i
Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. b Notes
For an i.LINK input, refer to VCR HDV/DV (p. 59). Be sure to disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing the setting. Otherwise, the connected device may not be able to recognize the video signal properly.

B 1080i/576i

Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal.
x VIDEO OUT You can set the HDV output format for the following outputs.
COMPONENT (576i) S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO

DOWN CONVERT

You can set an output video signal type from HDV format signals. x i.LINK CONV When set to [ON:SQUEEZE]/[ON:EDGE CROP], converts the HDV signal to the DV format and output it from the HDV/DV

B SQUEZE

Output signals to a 16:9 wide TV or a TV compatible with 16:9 wide mode.
On a 4:3 TV compatible with 16:9 wide mode
[i.LINK CONV] (p. 62) [VIDEO OUT] (p. 62) HDMI OUT (p. 107)

HOURS METER

The cumulative operation time of your camcorder will be displayed with the total hours of operation, drum rotation, tape running, or the total number of tape unthreading operations.

LETTER BOX

Output signals to a TV that is not compatible with 16:9 wide mode. On a 4:3 standard TV

OPERATION

Displays the total hours of operation in 10hour increments.

DRUM RUN

Displays the total hours of drum rotation in 10-hour increments.

REMAINING

Displays the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below.
When you set the POWER switch to PLAY/ EDIT or TAPE with a cassette inserted. When you touch (Play/Pause).

CALIBRATION

See page 102.
QUICK REC (Quick recording)
You can slightly reduce the recording start point time when you start recording by

TIME/LANGU. menu

pressing START/STOP. This function is useful to compensate for time lapse at the click of the shutter. B OFF
Takes more time to reach the recording start point, but a smooth transition can be recorded.
See page 42 for details on selecting menu items.

See page 24.

WORLD TIME
When using your camcorder abroad, you can set the time difference by touching / , the clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.
Slightly reduces the time it takes to start recording when you attempt to record right after you switch on the camcorder (set the POWER switch to TAPE from the OFF (CHG) position), or when you attempt to record when the recording stanby mode is canceled. b Notes
If [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], the interval between scenes freezes for a moment (editing on your computer is recommended).

LANGUAGE

You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.
Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.
If the recording standby mode continues more than approximately 3 minutes, the drum will stop rolling, and the standby mode is canceled. This is to protect the tape and to prevent from unnecessarily battery exhausting.
Customizing Personal Menu
You can add desired menu items to any Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings for each POWER switch position. This is convenient if you add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu.

Deleting a menu item

t [P-MENU SET UP] t [DELETE]. If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch /.
60min STBY Select button to delete. 0:00:00 END

Adding a menu item

You can add up to 28 menu items for each POWER switch position. Delete a less important menu item, if you want to add more.

Copying still images to a computer (Continued)
4 Set the POWER switch to PLAY/
To USB jack USB cable (optional)

5 Touch [

] t [MENU] t (PICT.APPLI.) t [USB SELECT] t [ Memory Stick].
6 Connect the USB cable to the
(USB) jacks on your camcorder and your computer. It may take a while until your computer recognizes your camcorder for the first time.

To USB jack

Do not connect your camcorder to the computer at this point. The computer may not recognize the camcorder if you connect them with the USB cable before turning on your camcorder. See page 105 for the recommended connection.
Step:2 Copying the pictures
Double-click the [Removable Disk] icon displayed in [My Computer]. Then, drag and drop a picture in the folder onto the hard disk drive of your computer.

1 Turn on the computer.

Close down all applications running on the computer. For Windows 2000/Windows XP/ Windows Vista Log on as an Administrator.
2 Insert a Memory Stick Duo into
3 Prepare the power source for
your camcorder. Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC power (p. 21).
A Folder containing image files recorded by other camcorders without the folder creation function (for playback only). B Folder containing image files recorded by your camcorder when no new folders have been created, only [101MSDCF] is displayed. C Folder containing movie data recorded by other camcorders without the folder creation function (for playback only)

Folder File Meaning

Disconnecting the USB cable
If [USB CONNECTING] appears on the LCD screen, follow the procedure below to disconnect the USB cable. 1 Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon on the task tray.

Click this icon.

101MSDCF (up to 999 MSDCF)

DSC0ss ss.JPG

Still image file
ssss are numbers between 0001 and

Task tray

Double-click the drive icon, then drag and drop the desired picture file onto the hard disk of your computer.
2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device-Drive]. Using a Computer

Click here.

3 Click [OK]. 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and computer. If [USB CONNECTING] does not appear on the LCD screen, do only step 4.
Remove the USB cable according to the correct procedure, otherwise files in the Memory Stick Duo may not be updated correctly. Also, this may cause a malfunction of the Memory Stick Duo.
1 Close down all applications running on the computer. 2 Drag and drop the drive icon on the desktop onto the [Trash] icon. 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and 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 42 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. 59) and [i.LINK CONV] (p. 62) 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. 60). Changing the POWER switch position while connected with an i.LINK cable.
The format (HDV or DV) of input/output signal appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder while connected with an i.LINK cable.
Step:1 Connect an i.LINK cable
Step:2 Copying the movies
Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC power (p. 21). 1 Prepare editing software (not provided). 2 Turn on your computer. 3 Insert a tape into your camcorder and set the POWER switch to VCR. 4 Set the menu of your camcorder. The menu settings vary depending on the copying image. 5 Copy images to the computer with your software.
If images are copied in HDV format but not recognized, your editing software may not support HDV format. Convert the images to DV format according to step 4 and copy again. A tape recorded in DV format cannot be copied to a computer in HDV format. Continued ,
HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) i.LINK cable (optional)
Copying movies on a tape to a computer (Continued)
When images recorded in HDV format are copied to a computer, the file size is about 2GB (almost the same as a DV file) for a 10-minute movie if the video compression format is MPEG2.
When copying the movie in the HDV format from the computer to your camcorder
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [HDV] and [i.LINK CONV] to [OFF] (p. 59).

For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder 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 the product. Be particularly careful of the lens. Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead). Do not damage the power cord (mains lead) such as by placing anything heavy on it. Keep metal contacts clean. 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.
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.

General

Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDV recording 4.4 W DV recording 4.2 W During camera recording using the LCD & viewfinder with normal brightness: HDV recording 4.8 W DV recording 4.6 W Operating temperature 0 C to + 40 C (32 F to 104 F) Storage temperature -20 C to + 60 C (-4 F to + 140 F) Dimensions (approx.) 460 mm (10 4/1/1/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 460 mm (10 4/1/1/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts with the supplied battery pack NP-F570 attached Mass (approx.) 2.7 kg (6 lb 0 oz) main unit only 3.0 kg (6 lb 10 oz) including the NPF570 rechargeable battery pack and cassette (PHDVM-63DM), and lens hood with lens cover , microphone. Supplied accessories See page 18.

Input/Output connectors

VIDEO OUT jack Pin jack 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms) S VIDEO OUT jack 4pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 (ohms) AUDIO OUT jack Pin jack Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 k (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 k (kilohms) COMPONENT OUT jack Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms) PB/PR, CB/CR: 350 mV, 75 (ohms) HDMI OUT jack Type A (19-pin) Headphone jack Stereo minijack ( 3.5 mm) LANC jack Stereo mini-minijack ( 2.5 mm) USB jack B MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Stereo minijack ( 3.5 mm) HDV/DV jack i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector S100)

AC Adaptor AC-L100

Power requirements AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W
Picture 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total dot number (960 220)
Specifications (Continued)
Output voltage DC 8.4 V* Operating temperature 0 C to + 40 C (32 F to 104 F) Storage temperature -20 C to + 60 C (-4 F to + 140 F) Dimensions (approx.) 81 mm (1 15/3/1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord (mains lead)
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications.
Memory Stick Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. is a trademark. x.v.Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media, Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Intel, Intel Core and Pentium are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation and its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. 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.

D REC lamp (Camera recording lamp)
Indicators displayed during recording/playback

5 qs 9

Recording still images during tape recording (Dual Rec)
A Recording format ( (60) B Remaining battery (approx.)
I Recording folder (54) J Image size (52) K Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (52) L Number of recorded still images (30)
Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed in the DV format.
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D During recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: second) During playback: Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.) (64) F Review button for still images on the Memory Stick Duo (29)
Appears when Memory Stick Duo is inserted.

60min 60 min

G END SEARCH/Rec review display switch button (36) H Personal Menu button (42)
M Memory Stick Duo indicator and the number of images that can be recorded (approx.)
Data code during recording
The date/time during recording and the camera setting data will be recorded automatically. They do not appear on the screen during recording, but you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p. 64).

Viewing movies

qf 4 5

2 qh 0

qj qk ql
N Tape transport indicator O Video operation buttons (33)
P Data file name Q Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder R Playback folder (54) S Previous/Next folder icon
The following indicators appear when the first or last picture of the current folder is displayed and when there are multiple folders on the same Memory Stick Duo.

: Touch

to move to the previous to move to the next folder.

folder. : Touch

/ to move to either the previous or the next folder.
T Image delete button (73) U Tape playback select button (34) V Previous/Next image button (34) W Index screen display button (34) X Image protection mark (74) Y Print mark (74) Quick Reference
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)
Indicators when you made changes

Upper left

Center

Indicator Meaning

Upper right
Color Slow Shutter (49) PictBridge connecting (75) EZ Warning (91) NightShot (31) Super NightShot (49)

Bottom

Recording format (60)
AE SHIFT (47) WB SHIFT (48) Picture effect (57) Digital effect (56) 9 Manual focus (48) SCENE SELECT (45) Sharpness (47)
Manual sound level adjustment (61) AUDIO MODE* (60)

Recording mode* (60) Self-timer recording (50) WIDE SELECT* (60) QUICK REC** (64) Interval photo recording (55)
Backlight (32) White balance (46) SteadyShot off (50) Zebra (50) Tele macro (49) CAMERA COLOR (48) CONV.LENS (51) X.V.COLOR** (51) SPOT METER (46)/ EXPOSURE (46) SHUTTR SPEED (47) ZOOM by RING SETTING(31)
HDV input/ DV input (71) HDV output/ DV output (37, 70) i.LINK connection (37, 70, 71) Slide show (55)
* The settings can be made only for the pictures in the DV format.
** The setting can be made only for the pictures in the HDV format.
Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see.

Other indicator

Information (92)

Numeric

1080i/576i..62 12BIT.60 16BIT.60 21-pin adaptor..41 576i..62 Component video cable. 38 Computer.. 77 CONV.LENS.. 51 HDMI cable. 39 HDMI OUT jack.37 HDV format. 59 HDV1080i.. 60 HDV/DV Interface.. 37 HISTOGRAM..50
DATA CODE. 24, 64 DATE/TIME. 64, 110 Delete pictures. 73 DIGITAL ZOOM.. 50, 89 DISP OUTPUT (Display output). 64 Display indicators. 110 DOWN CONVERT. 62 Dual Rec.. 30 Dubbing. 68 DV format.. 59 DV SET.. 60 D.EFFECT (Digital effect). 56, 89
AC Adaptor.21 AE SHIFT..47, 89 ALL ERASE..53 AUDIO MIX.60 AUDIO MODE..60 AUTOSLW SHTR (Auto slow shutter)..47 AU.LVL DISP (Audio level display).61 A/V connecting cable..38, 68 A/V OUT jack..37
Image protection. 74 Image size (IMAGE SIZE).52 INDOOR.. 46 InfoLITHIUM battery pack..98 INT.REC-STL (Interval photo recording).55 i.LINK..99 i.LINK cable.39, 69, 72 i.LINK CONV..62
EDIT/PLAY menu.. 58 END SEARCH. 36, 59 EXPOSURE. 46, 89 LANDSCAPE..45 LANGUAGE. 65 LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light level).. 61 LCD BRIGHT..61 LCD COLOR.. 61 LCD/VF SET. 61 LP (Long Play). 60
BACK LIGHT..32 Battery..21 BEACH..45 BEEP.64
FADER. 55, 89 FILE NO. (File number). 53 FIREWORKS.. 45 FLASH (Flash motion). 56 FOCUS.. 48, 86 FORMAT.. 53 Frame-by-frame Playback. 58
CALIBRATION..102 CAMERA COLOR.48 CAMERA DATA..64 CAMERA SET menu.45 CANDLE..45 Cassette..26, 95 Charging time..22 Cleaning cassette.101 CLOCK SET.24 COLOR BAR..63 COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter).49, 86, 89 COMPONENT.62 COMPONENT OUT jack.37