User manual SONY HDR-FX1

[. . . ] 2-178-348-11(1) Operating Instructions Read this first Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-FX1 © 2004 Sony Corporation Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 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 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www. rbrc. org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in the U. S. A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. [. . . ] 4 Press MENU to hide the menu screen. ZEBRA LEVEL See page 31 for details. CENTER MARKR GOFF ON Select when you do not want to display the center marker on the screen (p. Select to display the center marker on the screen. b Note · The center marker and its position do not affect the adjustment, setting, or recording in any way. Using the Menu 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. GOFF ON ( ) Select to record in the standard recording mode. Select to record pictures using the FRAME REC function. 1 Select [ON], then press the dial. 3 Press REC START/STOP. A picture (approximately 6 frames) is recorded, and your camcorder enters the standby mode. 4 Move the subject and repeat step 3. b Note · When you use frame recording continuously, the remaining tape time will not be indicated correctly. · You cannot record index signals during frame recording. DV WIDE REC See page 40 for details. Using the Menu 55 Using the (AUDIO SET) menu ­ AUDIO MIX, 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. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. AUD I O SET RETURN MULT I ­SOUND AUD I O MIX AUD I O MODE WIND M I C / L I NE I N [ MENU ] : END STEREO MULTI-SOUND You can select how to play back audio on a tape that was recorded in stereo mode using another camcorder. GSTEREO 1 2 Select to play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with both main and sub sound. Select to play back a stereo tape with the left channel sound or a dual sound track tape with the main sound. Select to play back a stereo tape with the right channel sound or a dual sound track tape with the sub sound. b Note · You can play back a dual sound track cassette on this camcorder. · The setting returns to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. AUDIO MIX You can adjust the audio balance between the originally recorded sound (ST1) and sound added afterwards (ST2) on the tape (p. 79). b Note · You cannot adjust sound recorded in 16 bit audio mode. · Only the originally recorded sound will be heard when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. AUDIO MODE G12BIT 16BIT ( ) Select to record in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). Select to record in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality). b Note · When recording in the HDV format, sound is automatically recorded in [16BIT] mode. 56 Using the Menu WIND GON OFF Standard setting. Select when you want to record the sound as it is without reducing the noise caused by wind. MIC/LINE IN GEXT MIC LINE Select to input an audio signal when a microphone is connected to the MIC/LINE jack. Select to input an audio signal when an audio device is connected to the MIC/LINE jack. Using the Menu Using the Menu 57 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. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. LCD / VF SET RETURN LCD COLOR LCD BL LEVEL VF B . L I GHT [ MENU ] : END LCD COLOR Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the color on the LCD screen. The recorded picture will not be affected by this setting. Low intensity High intensity LCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen's backlight. [. . . ] MTF stands for Modulation Transfer Function. The value number indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens. Quick Reference , continued Quick Reference 103 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. 51) To remove the lens hood Loosen the lens hood fixing screw, then turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow. Hood fixing screw To attach the lens hood Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the opposite direction of the arrow in the figure above. [. . . ]