Sony Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HVR-Z1U/Z1N Operating Instructions

Using the Menu
Using the Menu61
AF ASSIST
 
AE RESPONSE
Select the speed used to adjust the exposure automatically in accordance with the 
brightness of the subject. [FAST], [MIDDLE], and [SLOW] are available. It is set 
to [FAST] in the default setting.
MARKER
 
bNote The center marker and its position do not affect the adjustment, setting, or recording in any 
way.
MARKER SEL
You can select the type of marker to be displayed on the screen when [MARKER] 
is set to [ON]. Select whether each type is to...

Using the Menu62
FLCKR REDUCE 
bNote You cannot select this item when [50i/60i SEL] on the   (OTHERS) menu is set to 50i. 
It is always set to [OFF].
HANDLE ZOOM
Select this item to set the zoom speed of position H and L of the handle zoom 
switch (p. 23).
1Select [H] or [L] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the 
dial.
2Select a zoom speed by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the 
dial.
Speeds 1 through 8 are available. The larger the number, the faster the zoom 
speed.
3Select [OK]...

Using the Menu
Using the Menu63
SETUP    
bNote When [50i/60i SEL] in the   (OTHERS) menu is set to 50i, this item is set to [0%] 
automatically.
 FRAME REC   
You can record pictures with a stop-motion animated effect by alternately 
recording a few frames and then moving the subject a little. Operate your 
camcorder using the Remote Commander to prevent camera shake.
* A picture consists of 6 frames when [50i/60i SEL] is set to 60i, and 5 frames when it is set 
to 50i.
b
Note When you use frame...

Using the Menu64
Using the   (AUDIO 
SET) menu
 – INT MIC SET/XLR 
SET, etc.
You can select the items listed below on the 
AUDIO SET menu. For details on how to select 
items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 57).
The default settings are marked with G. The 
indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust 
vary depending on the power mode of your 
camcorder. The screen shows the items you can 
operate at the moment. Unavailable items will 
be grayed out.
AUDIO...

Using the Menu
Using the Menu65
AUDIO MODE   
bNote You can add sound only on a tape recorded in Fs32K mode in DVCAM format. You cannot 
add sound on a tape recorded in Fs48K mode.
 [FS48K] is selected automatically in the HDV format.
AUDIO LOCK 
bNote This item is automatically set to [LOCK MODE] in the DVCAM/HDV format.
AUDIO LIMIT
bNote This setting is valid when the AUDIO SELECT switch is set to MAN.
MIC NR
MIC SELECT
GFS32K ( )Select to record in 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds) in DVCAM/DV SP...

Using the Menu66
INT MIC SET
You can set the wind noise reduction and the sensitivity for the external 
microphone.
INT MIC SENS
INT MIC WIND
XLR SET
XLR CH SEL
You can select the input signal from an external microphone, and the channel to 
be recorded.
XLR AGC LINK
You can select whether the AGC (Auto Gain Control) of channel 1 is linked with 
or separated from channel 2 when using an external microphone.
bNote The [LINKED] setting is valid only when the AUDIO SELECT switches of both channels 
are set...

Using the Menu
Using the Menu67
INPUT1 LEVEL
Select the input signal from the INPUT1 connector, either from a microphone or 
an audio device.
INPUT1 TRIM
You can select the level of input signal from the INPUT1 connector. This setting 
is effective only when [INPUT1 LEVEL] is set to [MIC].
-18 dB, -12 dB, -6 dB, 0 dB, +6 dB, +12 dB are available. It is set to 0 dB in the 
default setting.
INPUT1 WIND
This setting is effective only when [INPUT1 LEVEL] is set to [MIC].
INPUT2 LEVEL
Select the input signal...

Using the Menu68
Using the   (LCD/VF 
SET) menu
 – LCD COLOR, etc.
You can select the items listed below on the 
LCD/VF SET menu. For details on how to 
select items, see “Selecting menu items” 
(p. 57).
The default settings are marked with G. The 
settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen 
shows the items you can operate at the moment. 
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
LCD COLOR
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the color on the LCD screen. The...

Using the Menu
Using the Menu69
VF COLOR
VF POWER
bNote If you select [ON], the battery life will become a little shorter. GON Select to display pictures in the viewfinder in color.
OFF Select to display pictures in the viewfinder in black and white.
GAUTOSelect when you do not want to display pictures on the viewfinder 
when the LCD panel is open.
ONSelect to display pictures on the viewfinder even when the LCD panel 
is open. 

Using the Menu70
Using the   (IN/OUT 
REC) menu
 – REC FORMAT/
DOWN CONVERT, etc.
You can select the items listed below on the IN/
OUT REC menu. For details on how to select 
these items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 57).
The default settings are marked with G. The 
indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust 
vary depending on the power mode of your 
camcorder. The screen shows the items you can 
operate at the moment. Unavailable items will 
be grayed...