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

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Setting time values
Your camcorder uses 2 types of time values: 
time code values and user bits.
Setting the time code value
1Set the POWER switch to VCR or 
CAMERA.
2Press MENU.
3Select the   (TC/UB SET) menu 
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, 
then press the dial.
4Select [TC MAKE] by turning the 
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the 
dial.
5Select [PRESET] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
6Set the time code value.
1Select [TC PRESET] by turning...

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9Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
To cancel the time code setting
Select [CANCEL] in step 5 in step 6, or press 
TC RESET on the Remote Commander.
In case of operating the Remote Commander, 
make sure that the time code is 00:00:00:00, and 
then set [REMOTE CTRL] to [OFF].
To reset the time code
Select [RESET] in step 2 in step 6.
Drop frame mode
In the NTSC standard, the time code value is 
based on 30 frames per second, but the exact 
video frame frequency is in fact 29.97 frames...

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5Select [PRESET] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
6Select the first 2 digits by turning the 
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the 
dial.
7Repeat step 6 to set up the other digits.
8Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH 
EXEC dial, then press the dial.
9Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
To cancel the user bits setting
Select [CANCEL] in step 8.
To reset the user bits
Select [RESET] in step 5.
To set the user bits to the real time clock
Select the...

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Connecting an analog 
VCR to the computer 
via your camcorder 
 
– Signal conversion function
Connect an analog video device to your 
camcorder using the A/V connecting cable (supplied), and a digital device such as a 
computer to your camcorder using an i.LINK 
cable (optional). Your camcorder converts 
the analog video signal from the VCR to a 
digital signal and transmits it to the computer 
to be dubbed.
To use the signal conversion function, 
application software to import video...

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Importing a picture to the 
computer
1Turn on the analog device.
2Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet 
using the supplied connecting cable (DK-
415) and AC Adaptor/charger for the power 
supply. 
3Press MENU.
4Select the   (IN/OUT REC) menu 
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, 
then press the dial.
5Select [A/V t DV OUT] by turning 
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press 
the dial.
6Select [ON] by turning the SEL/PUSH 
EXEC dial, then press...

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 
If you run into any problem using your 
camcorder, use the following table to 
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and 
contact your Sony dealer. 
If “C:ss:ss” is displayed on the LCD 
screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis 
display function is activated. See page 111 
for details.
Overall operations
Batteries/Power sources
SymptomCause and/or Corrective Actions
The power does not turn on.  The battery pack...

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Cassette tapes
LCD screen/viewfinder
The remaining battery time indicator 
does not indicate the correct time. The temperature of the environment is too high or too low, or the battery 
pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction.
cFully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the 
battery pack with a new one. It may be damaged (p. 11, 118).
The power turns off frequently 
although the remaining battery 
indicator indicates that the...

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Recording
SymptomCause and/or Corrective Actions
The tape does not start when you 
press REC START/STOP.cSet the POWER switch to CAMERA (p. 14).
cThe tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.
cSet the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 114).
cThe tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the 
cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the 
cassette (p. 120).
The tape does not start when you 
press...

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Playback
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Cannot play back.cIf the tape has reached the end, rewind the tape (p. 48).
Cannot play back in reverse direction.cReverse playback is not possible with the tape recorded in the HDV 
format.
Horizontal lines appear on the 
picture. The displayed pictures are 
not clear or do not appear.cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (p. 121). 
Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines 
look jagged.cAdjust [SHARPNESS] to the –...

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Dubbing
The picture appears distorted on the 
4:3 TV. This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 wide mode on 
a 4:3 TV.
cTo play back the picture, set [DOWN CONVERT] on the   (IN/
OUT REC) menu (p. 74).
cBefore recording, set [DV WIDE REC] on the   (IN/OUT REC) 
menu to [OFF] (p. 72).
Noises appear and  is displayed 
on the screen. On the   (OTHERS) menu, change the [50i/60i SEL] setting to 50i 
and playback the tape (p. 82).
 appears on the LCD screen.  This appears...