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

Dubbing/Editing
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To dub to an AV device
Connect your camcorder to a VCR using the A/
V connecting cable (supplied).
* When there is an S video jack on the device to be 
connected, connect an S video cable (optional) to 
that jack instead of using the yellow video plug of 
the A/V connecting cable (supplied). This 
connection produces higher quality DVCAM (DV) 
format pictures. The audio will not be output if you 
connect with the S video cable alone.
bNote
 Select the   (OTHERS) menu,...

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Dubbing to another tape
1Connect the recording device to your 
camcorder (p. 89).
2Prepare the recording device.
 Insert a cassette for recording.
 If the recording device has an input 
selector, set it to the input mode.
3Prepare your camcorder for playback.
 Insert the recorded cassette.
 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
4Start the playback on your camcorder, 
and record it on the VCR.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied 
with your VCR for details.
5When the dubbing is...

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Recording pictures 
from a VCR or TV
You can record pictures or TV programs 
from a VCR or TV on a tape inserted in your 
camcorder.
Connecting a VCR or TV
To record from an HDV compatible device
You can record and edit pictures from an HDV 
compatible VCR. Use your camcorder as a 
recorder and connect it to an HDV compatible 
device using an i.LINK cable (optional). On this camcorder (recorder), select the   
(IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then 
[AUTO] (p. 70) before...

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To record from a DVCAM (DV)/AV device
You can record and edit pictures or TV 
programs from a VCR or TV. Use your 
camcorder as a recorder and connect it to a VCR 
using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). You 
can connect a DVCAM (DV) compatible device 
also using an i.LINK cable (optional).When you use an i.LINK cable to connect a 
DVCAM (DV) compatible device, select the 
 (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], 
then [DV] or [AUTO] (p. 70) before 
connecting.
* When there is an S video...

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Recording movies
Insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder 
before the following operations.
1Connect your TV or VCR to your 
camcorder as a playback device (p. 93, 
94).
2If you are recording from a VCR, 
insert a cassette.
3Set the POWER switch to VCR.
4Set your camcorder to recording 
pause.
While pressing X (pause), press both z 
REC (record) buttons simultaneously.
5Start playing the cassette on your 
VCR, or select a TV program.
The picture played on the...

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Connecting to a 
computer
To use your camcorder by connecting it to a 
computer using an i.LINK cable, the computer 
must have an i.LINK interface, and application 
software to read video signals must be installed 
on the computer.
Refer to the manual supplied with the 
application software for the system 
requirements of the computer.
Connecting the computer
 Before connecting your camcorder to the 
computer with an i.LINK cable, be sure to 
insert the connector plug in the proper...

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[AUDIO LOCK] to [UNLOCK MODE] in 
[i.LINK CONV] (p. 73).
bNote
 Pictures may not be imported correctly depending 
on the application software of the computer.
 You cannot import pictures recorded in the DVCAM 
(DV) format in the HDV format.
To import pictures from the computer to 
your camcorder
In the HDV format
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [HDV] (p. 70) and 
[HDVtDV CONV] to [OFF] in [i.LINK 
CONV] (p. 73).
In the DVCAM (DV) format
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] (p. 70). 

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Dubbing sound to a 
recorded tape 
You can record additional audio to the 
original sound on a tape recorded in the 
DVCAM format and the FS32K audio mode.
Preparing for audio dubbing
1Input audio in one of the following 
ways.
 Using the internal microphone (no 
connection required).
 Connecting a microphone or an audio 
device (optional) to the INPUT1/INPUT2 
connectors. (A)
 Connecting an audio device (optional) to 
the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. (B)
2Select the   (AUDIO SET) menu, 
[MIC...

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 When the microphone is connected to the 
INPUT2 connector, set [INPUT2 
LEVEL] to [MIC].
 If the microphone is powered through its 
cable, set the INPUT1/INPUT2 
PHANTOM switch to ON.
To use an audio device
 When the audio device is connected to the 
INPUT1 connector, set [INPUT1 
LEVEL] to [LINE], and set the INPUT1 
PHANTOM switch to OFF.
 When the audio device is connected to the 
INPUT2 connector, set [INPUT2 
LEVEL] to [LINE], and set the INPUT2 
PHANTOM switch...

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7Press x (stop) when you want to stop 
recording.
bNote
 You can only record additional audio on a tape 
recorded on your camcorder. The sound may 
deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded 
on other camcorders (including other HVR-Z1U/
Z1N camcorders).
zTip
 You can adjust the recording volume of additional 
audio manually.
Checking and adjusting the 
recorded sound 
1Play back the tape on which you have 
recorded audio following the 
procedures in “Recording sound” 
(p....