Sony Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HVR-Z1U/Z1N Operating Instructions
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If [ND1] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to 1 to turn on
[ND1].
If [ND2] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to 2 to turn on
[ND2].
If [ND OFF] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to OFF to turn off
the indicator.
bNote
If you move the ND FILTER switch during
recording, the picture and sound may be distorted.
If you adjust the iris manually, no ND filter indicator
will appear even if the ND filter should be activated.
zTip
If you close the iris extensively when recording a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60318/w300_HVR-Z1U_d-30.png "Page 31
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If [ND1] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to 1 to turn on
[ND1].
If [ND2] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to 2 to turn on
[ND2].
If [ND OFF] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to OFF to turn off
the indicator.
bNote
If you move the ND FILTER switch during
recording, the picture and sound may be distorted.
If you adjust the iris manually, no ND filter indicator
will appear even if the ND filter should be activated.
zTip
If you close the iris extensively when recording a...")
Recording Recording31 If [ND1] flashes Set the ND FILTER switch to 1 to turn on [ND1]. If [ND2] flashes Set the ND FILTER switch to 2 to turn on [ND2]. If [ND OFF] flashes Set the ND FILTER switch to OFF to turn off the indicator. bNote If you move the ND FILTER switch during recording, the picture and sound may be distorted. If you adjust the iris manually, no ND filter indicator will appear even if the ND filter should be activated. zTip If you close the iris extensively when recording a...
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4Select the desired level by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
Select a value from [70] to [100] or [100+].
If you select [70], the zebra pattern appears
at the part of 70±5 % of the brilliance
signal.
If you select [100+], the zebra pattern
appears at all areas of the brilliance signal
over 100 %.
The default setting is [100+].
5Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
6Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to
ZEBRA.
The zebra pattern will appear.
To hide the zebra pattern
Set...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60318/w300_HVR-Z1U_d-31.png "Page 32
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4Select the desired level by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
Select a value from [70] to [100] or [100+].
If you select [70], the zebra pattern appears
at the part of 70±5 % of the brilliance
signal.
If you select [100+], the zebra pattern
appears at all areas of the brilliance signal
over 100 %.
The default setting is [100+].
5Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
6Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to
ZEBRA.
The zebra pattern will appear.
To hide the zebra pattern
Set...")
Recording32 4Select the desired level by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Select a value from [70] to [100] or [100+]. If you select [70], the zebra pattern appears at the part of 70±5 % of the brilliance signal. If you select [100+], the zebra pattern appears at all areas of the brilliance signal over 100 %. The default setting is [100+]. 5Press MENU to hide the menu screen. 6Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to ZEBRA. The zebra pattern will appear. To hide the zebra pattern Set...
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Recording Recording33 1During recording or in the standby mode, set the FOCUS switch to MAN (manual). 9 appears. 2Rotate the focus ring and adjust the focus. 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any farther. 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer. Tips for focusing manually It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom...
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Recording34 Enhancing the outline to focus – PEAKING You can enhance the outline of the image on the screen for easier focusing. During recording or in standby mode, set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to PEAKING. To cancel peaking Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to OFF. bNote The peaking is not recorded on the tape. You cannot use the peaking function when the zebra pattern is activated (p. 31). zTip For easier focusing, use peaking together with the expanded focus. You can change peaking color and...
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1In the standby mode, press PICTURE
PROFILE.
2Select a picture profile number by
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
[PP1] through [PP6] are available.
3Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
4Select an item to be adjusted by
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
5Adjust the picture quality by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
ItemAdjustment
[COLOR
LEVEL]–7 (low) to +7 (high)
–8: black...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60318/w300_HVR-Z1U_d-34.png "Page 35
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1In the standby mode, press PICTURE
PROFILE.
2Select a picture profile number by
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
[PP1] through [PP6] are available.
3Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
4Select an item to be adjusted by
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
5Adjust the picture quality by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
ItemAdjustment
[COLOR
LEVEL]–7 (low) to +7 (high)
–8: black...")
Recording Recording35 1In the standby mode, press PICTURE PROFILE. 2Select a picture profile number by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. [PP1] through [PP6] are available. 3Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 4Select an item to be adjusted by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 5Adjust the picture quality by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. ItemAdjustment [COLOR LEVEL]–7 (low) to +7 (high) –8: black...
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6Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other
items.
7Select [ RETURN] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
8Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
A picture profile indicator appears.
To cancel the picture profile recording
Select [OFF] in step 2, then press the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial.
To check the picture profile settings
During recording or in the standby mode, press
STATUS CHECK (p. 24).
To copy the picture profile setting to
other picture...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60318/w300_HVR-Z1U_d-35.png "Page 36
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6Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other
items.
7Select [ RETURN] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
8Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
A picture profile indicator appears.
To cancel the picture profile recording
Select [OFF] in step 2, then press the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial.
To check the picture profile settings
During recording or in the standby mode, press
STATUS CHECK (p. 24).
To copy the picture profile setting to
other picture...")
Recording36 6Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other items. 7Select [ RETURN] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 8Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. A picture profile indicator appears. To cancel the picture profile recording Select [OFF] in step 2, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. To check the picture profile settings During recording or in the standby mode, press STATUS CHECK (p. 24). To copy the picture profile setting to other picture...
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If you decide not to reset the picture profile,
select [NO].
6Press PICTURE PROFILE.
bNote
If you select [TYPE3] in [SKINTONE DTL], the
effect may also be applied to a color that is not a skin
color.
When [SKINTONE DTL] is set to [OFF],
[SKINTONE LVL] setting will not be effective, and
the edge of the part of skin color will be enhanced at
the strongest level.
If you adjust all of the iris, shutter speed and gain
manually, you cannot obtain the effect of [AE
SHIFT].
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If you decide not to reset the picture profile,
select [NO].
6Press PICTURE PROFILE.
bNote
If you select [TYPE3] in [SKINTONE DTL], the
effect may also be applied to a color that is not a skin
color.
When [SKINTONE DTL] is set to [OFF],
[SKINTONE LVL] setting will not be effective, and
the edge of the part of skin color will be enhanced at
the strongest level.
If you adjust all of the iris, shutter speed and gain
manually, you cannot obtain the effect of [AE
SHIFT].
...")
Recording Recording37 If you decide not to reset the picture profile, select [NO]. 6Press PICTURE PROFILE. bNote If you select [TYPE3] in [SKINTONE DTL], the effect may also be applied to a color that is not a skin color. When [SKINTONE DTL] is set to [OFF], [SKINTONE LVL] setting will not be effective, and the edge of the part of skin color will be enhanced at the strongest level. If you adjust all of the iris, shutter speed and gain manually, you cannot obtain the effect of [AE SHIFT]. ...
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Recording38 The audio level meter appears. 2During recording or in the standby mode, adjust the volume of the microphone by turning the AUDIO LEVEL dial. Adjust the microphone level of channel 1 by turning the CH1 dial, and that of channel 2 by turning the CH2 dial. Adjust the internal microphone volume by turning the CH1 dial. To restore automatic adjustment Set the AUDIO SELECT switch of the manually adjusted channels to AUTO. bNote You cannot adjust the volume of audio input via the...
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To connect the cable of the microphone
or audio device
Align the pins of the plug to the INPUT1 or
INPUT2 connectors, and connect them
securely.
Selecting the recording channel
The following settings are required to record
the audio source connected to the INPUT1 or
INPUT2 connector.
1In the standby mode, press MENU.
2Select the (AUDIO SET) menu by
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
3Select [MIC SELECT] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60318/w300_HVR-Z1U_d-38.png "Page 39
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To connect the cable of the microphone
or audio device
Align the pins of the plug to the INPUT1 or
INPUT2 connectors, and connect them
securely.
Selecting the recording channel
The following settings are required to record
the audio source connected to the INPUT1 or
INPUT2 connector.
1In the standby mode, press MENU.
2Select the (AUDIO SET) menu by
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
3Select [MIC SELECT] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the...")
Recording Recording39 To connect the cable of the microphone or audio device Align the pins of the plug to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 connectors, and connect them securely. Selecting the recording channel The following settings are required to record the audio source connected to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector. 1In the standby mode, press MENU. 2Select the (AUDIO SET) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 3Select [MIC SELECT] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the...
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9Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
bNote
When you use an external microphone, make sure
that the wind screen will not be included in the
picture using [ALLSCAN MODE] (p. 87).
If you connect a device other than PHANTOM
compatible devices, set the PHANTOM switch to
OFF. Otherwise, the connected device may be
damaged.
zTip
To avoid the noise caused by strong wind, set
[INPUT1 WIND] or [INPUT2 WIND] to [ON],
according to the connector the external device is
connected to (p. 67)....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60318/w300_HVR-Z1U_d-39.png "Page 40
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9Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
bNote
When you use an external microphone, make sure
that the wind screen will not be included in the
picture using [ALLSCAN MODE] (p. 87).
If you connect a device other than PHANTOM
compatible devices, set the PHANTOM switch to
OFF. Otherwise, the connected device may be
damaged.
zTip
To avoid the noise caused by strong wind, set
[INPUT1 WIND] or [INPUT2 WIND] to [ON],
according to the connector the external device is
connected to (p. 67)....")
Recording40 9Press MENU to hide the menu screen. bNote When you use an external microphone, make sure that the wind screen will not be included in the picture using [ALLSCAN MODE] (p. 87). If you connect a device other than PHANTOM compatible devices, set the PHANTOM switch to OFF. Otherwise, the connected device may be damaged. zTip To avoid the noise caused by strong wind, set [INPUT1 WIND] or [INPUT2 WIND] to [ON], according to the connector the external device is connected to (p. 67)....