User manual SONY HVR-Z1U

[. . . ] 2-514-606-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HVR-Z1U/Z1N Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. HVR-Z1U/Z1N © 2005 Sony Corporation Read this first WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in the U. S. A. and CANADA HVR-Z1U only 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 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www. rbrc. org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. [. . . ] The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. AUD I O SET STBY RETURN AUD I O MON I CH1, CH2 AUD I O OUTPUT AUD I O MODE AUD I O LOCK AUD I O L I M I T M I C NR M I C SELECT [ MENU ] : END AUDIO MONI You can check the sound from headphones or the camcorder speaker by selecting either of them. GCH1, CH2 Select to listen to the CH1 and CH2 sounds separately in the L and R channels. However, you will hear the CH1 and CH2 sounds mixed from your camcorder speaker. Select to listen to the CH1 and CH2 sounds synthesized in channels L and R. CH1 CH2 CH1+CH2 AUDIO MIX You can select the sound to be output when playing back a tape on which sounds were added afterwards (p. 98). GCH1, CH2 MIX CH3, CH4 Select to output only the originally recorded sound (CH1, CH2). Select to synthesize and output the originally recorded sound (CH1, CH2) and the sound added afterwards (CH3, CH4). Select to output only the sound (CH3, CH4) added afterwards. b Note · You cannot select this item when playing back a tape recorded with [AUDIO MODE] set to [FS48K]. AUDIO OUTPUT You can select the audio output level to speakers, etc. 1Vrms G2Vrms Select to set the audio output level to 1 Vrms/FS. Select to set the audio output level to 2 Vrms/FS. 64 Using the Menu AUDIO MODE GFS32K ( FS48K ( ) ) Select to record in 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds) in DVCAM/DV SP format. Select to record in 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality) in DVCAM/DV SP format. b Note · You can add sound only on a tape recorded in Fs32K mode in DVCAM format. · [FS48K] is selected automatically in the HDV format. AUDIO LOCK GUNLOCK MODE Select to record the sampling clock for audio and video separately. LOCK MODE Select to record the sampling clock of audio and that of video synchronized. This mode is advantageous for digital processing during audio editing, or for making smooth transition of scenes. Using the Menu b Note · This item is automatically set to [LOCK MODE] in the DVCAM/HDV format. AUDIO LIMIT GOFF ON Select when you do not want to use the audio limiter function that prevents the sound from being distorted. Select to use the audio limiter function. b Note · This setting is valid when the AUDIO SELECT switch is set to MAN. MIC NR GON OFF Select to reduce noise from the microphone. Select to deactivate this function. MIC SELECT GINTERNAL MIC Select to use the internal microphone. 38). , continued Using the Menu 65 INT MIC SET You can set the wind noise reduction and the sensitivity for the external microphone. INT MIC SENS GNORMAL HIGH The standard setting. When a loud sound is recorded with this setting, the sound may be distorted. Make a trial recording in advance. INT MIC WIND GOFF AUTO Select when you want to record the sound as it is without reducing the noise caused by wind. Select to reduce the noise caused by wind. XLR SET XLR CH SEL You can select the input signal from an external microphone, and the channel to be recorded. GCH1 CH1, CH2 Select to record the input signal from the INPUT1 connector to channel 1, and that from the INPUT2 connector to channel 2. Select to record the input signal from the INPUT1 connector to channels 1 and 2. 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. GSEPARATE LINKED Select to record the sound in channel 1 separately from that in channel 2 (AGC separated). Select to record the sound in channel 1 and that in channel 2 as a set, like stereo sound (AGC linked). appears on the status check display. b Note · The [LINKED] setting is valid only when the AUDIO SELECT switches of both channels are set to AUTO, and the same item is selected for [INPUT1 LEVEL] and [INPUT2 LEVEL]. 66 Using the Menu INPUT1 LEVEL Select the input signal from the INPUT1 connector, either from a microphone or an audio device. GMIC LINE Select to input an audio signal from a microphone connected to the INPUT1 connector. Select to input an audio signal from an audio device connected to the INPUT1 connector. [. . . ] Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder. 39) , continued Quick Reference 129 A Shoe adaptor To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory. When you attach the shoe adaptor, be careful not to damage the LCD panel. [. . . ]