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

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– at [HDV], an HDV signal is converted to an audio-unlocked DV signal; a DV signal is 
not output.
– at [DV], a DV signal is output as it is; an HDV signal is not output.
 An HDV signal cannot be converted to a DVCAM signal.
REC FORMAT
Selects a recording format when the POWER switch is set at CAMERA. The 
format lamp of the selected format will light up during recording.
zTip When you output the picture during recording simultaneously to a connected device using 
an i.LINK cable, also set [i.LINK CONV] accordingly (p. 73).
 REC MODE 
This setting is valid only when [REC FORMAT] is set to [DV].
bNote You cannot add sound on a tape recorded in the DV SP mode.
 If you record in the DV SP mode, a mosaic-like disturbance of picture may appear or sound 
may be interrupted when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs.
 When you mix recordings in the DVCAM mode and in the DV SP mode on one tape, the 
playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be continued properly between 
the scenes. GHDV1080i 
()Select to record using the HDV1080i specification.
DV 
( )Select to record in the DVCAM/DV format. In addition, you need to 
set [ REC MODE] below.
GDVCAM 
()Select to record in the DVCAM format on the tape.
DV SP ( )Select to record in the SP mode of the DV format when you want to 
record for a long time on the tape.
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DV WIDE REC   
You can display pictures recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format on the entire TV 
screen by setting this item at the time of recording. Refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with your TV as well.
EXT REC CTRL
See page 45 for details.
GONSelect to view the recorded pictures on a 16:9 wide TV screen.
OFF ()Select to view the recorded pictures on a 4:3 TV screen.
* The playback picture may look different depending on the TV 
connected.
On the LCD screen or viewfinder screen
On a 4:3 TV screen*
On a 16:9 wide TV 
screen
On the LCD screen or viewfinder screen
On a 4:3 TV screen
On a 16:9 wide TV 
screen* The dark bars are 
translucent on the screen. 
						

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COMPONENT
When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 60i
When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 50i
bNote If you set [HDVtDV CONV] in [i.LINK CONV] to [ON] when [576p/576i] or [480p/
480i] is selected, no video signals will be output from   HDV/DV jack.
i.LINK CONV
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, this setting is effective only when 
[HDV1080i] is selected in [REC FORMAT].
When the POWER switch is set to VCR, this setting is effective only when 
[AUTO] or [HDV] is selected in [VCR HDV/DV].
HDVtDV CONV
AUDIO LOCK
This setting is effective only when [HDVtDV CONV] is set to [ON].
bNote See [VCR HDV/DV] for information about an input signal via an i.LINK connection. 480iSelect when connecting your camcorder to a TV that is compatible 
with 480i. 
480p/480iSelect when connecting your camcorder to a TV that is compatible 
with 480p. 
G1080i/480iSelect when connecting your camcorder to a TV that is compatible 
with 1080i. 
576iSelect when connecting your camcorder to a TV that is compatible 
with 576i. 
576p/576iSelect when connecting your camcorder to a TV that is compatible 
with 576p. 
G1080i/576iSelect when connecting your camcorder to a TV that is compatible 
with 1080i. 
GOFFSelect to output the signals from the   HDV/DV jack in accordance 
with the [REC FORMAT] and [VCR HDV/DV] settings.
ONSelect to output the signals in the DV format from the   HDV/DV 
jack.
GLOCK MODESignals which sampling clock for audio and that for video are 
synchronized are output from the   HDV/DV jack.
UNLOCK MODESignals which sampling clock for audio is separate from that of video 
are output from the   HDV/DV jack.
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 Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting [i.LINK CONV]. Otherwise, the connected 
video device may not be able to recognize the video signal from this camcorder.
DOWN CONVERT
Select the picture format to be output when you play back the tape recorded in the 
HDV specification.
This setting is effective for the following output:
- COMPONENT OUTPUT (at 480p/480i and 576p/576i)
- S VIDEO
- AUDIO/VIDEO
- i.LINK (when [HDVtDV CONV] is set to [ON] in [i.LINK CONV])
zTip When you view pictures that were recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format with [DV WIDE 
REC] set to [ON] on a 4:3 standard TV, pictures may appear as they are in height, but are 
compressed in width depending on the TV. If you view the recorded pictures on such type 
of 4:3 standard TV, set [DV WIDE REC] to [OFF] before recording. GSQUEEZESelect to output signals to a 16:9 wide TV or a TV compatible with 
16:9 wide mode.
Pictures will appear as follows:
LETTER BOXSelect to output signals to a TV that is not compatible with 16:9 wide 
mode.
Pictures will appear as follows:
EDGE CROPSelect to display the center of the picture in 4:3 aspect ratio by 
cropping the both sides of the picture.
Pictures will appear as follows:
On a 16:9 wide TV
On a TV compatible 
with 16:9 wide mode
On a 4:3 standard 
TV
On a 4:3 standard 
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A/V c DV OUT   
You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and 
convert the signal transmitted from the connected devices to the appropriate signal 
on your camcorder.
GOFF Select when you are not using the Signal conversion function.
ON ( )To output analog images and sound in digital format using your 
camcorder.
The analog signal input to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack of your camcorder 
will be converted and output from the i.LINK Interface of your 
camcorder.
For details, see page 104. 
						

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Using the   (TC/UB 
SET) menu
 – TC MAKE, etc.
You can select the items listed below on the TC/
UB SET 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 out.
TC PRESET
You can preset or reset the time code (p. 101).
UB PRESET
You can preset or reset the user bits (p. 102).
TC FORMAT 
You can select the frame mode.
bNote When [50i/60i SEL] on the   (OTHERS) menu is set to 50i, the non-drop frame mode 
is selected automatically.
TC RUN
You can select how the time code advances.
 T C / UB  SET
  RETURN
TC  PRESET
UB  PRESET
TC  FORMAT
TC  RUN
TC  MAKE
UB  T I ME  REC
 [MENU]: END
00:00:00:00
GAUTOSelect to set the frame mode automatically in accordance with the 
inserted cassette.
DFSelect to set the frame mode to the drop frame mode.
NDFSelect to set the frame mode to the non-drop frame mode.
GREC RUNTime code value advances only while recording. Select this when 
making the time code continuous at backspace editing.
FREE RUNTime code value advances freely regardless of the camcorder’s 
current operation mode. Select this when adjusting the discrepancy 
between time code value and real time. 
						

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TC MAKE
UB TIME REC
GREGENERATESelect to make the time code continuous at backspace editing. 
Regardless of the [TC RUN] setting, the running mode is 
automatically set to [REC RUN].
PRESETSelect when you do not want to make the time code continuous at 
backspace editing.
GOFFSelect when you do not want to set the user bits to the real time clock.
ONSelect to set the user bits to the real time clock. 
						

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Using the   (OTHERS) 
menu
 – CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, 
etc.
You can select the items listed below on the 
OTHERS 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 out.
ASSIGN BTN
You can assign functions to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 86).
 CLOCK SET
You can set the date and time (p. 16).
WORLD TIME
You can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set the 
time difference by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, the clock will be adjusted 
in accordance with the time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the 
clock returns to the originally set time.
LANGUAGE
You can select or change the language used for the on-screen display (p. 19). 
For HVR-Z1U:
You can select from English, Simplified English, or Canadian-French.
For HVR-Z1N:
You can select from English, Simplified English, Latin American Spanish, 
Brazilian-Portuguese, Traditional-Chinese, or Korean.
QUICK REC 
When the camcorder is left in recording standby for more than about 3 minutes, 
your camcorder exits the recording standby mode (the drum stops rotating) to 
prevent tape wear and battery loss. Since the power does not turn off, you can 
restart recording by pressing REC START/STOP again. 
OTHERS
  RETURN
ASS I GN  BTN
CLOCK  SET
WORLD  T I ME
LANGUAGE
QU I CK  REC
BEEP
REC  LAMP
 [MENU]: END
STBY
GOFFIt takes some time to restart recording from the state that the drum has 
stopped rotating, but the transition from the last recorded scene is 
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 BEEP
REC LAMP
FORMAT LAMP
bNote The format lamp lights up according to the format of the playback or of an input signal from 
another device when [VCR HDV/DV] on the   (IN/OUT REC) menu is set to [AUTO].
IRIS DIAL
You can select the rotation direction of the iris dial to open or close the iris.
ONThe time shortens slightly until recording restarts from the state that 
the drum has stopped rotating, but the transition from the last recorded 
scene may not be smooth. Select this when you do not want to miss a 
recording chance.
MELODYSelect to play a melody when you start/stop recording, or when an 
unusual condition occurs on your camcorder.
GNORMALSelect to sound a beep instead of the melody.
OFFSelect to cancel the melody and the beep sound.
GONSelect to turn on the camera recording lamps on the front and rear of 
your camcorder during recording.
OFFSelect this setting in the following recording situations. The camera 
recording lamps on the front and rear will not light up during 
recording.
 When you do not want the subject to be nervous about being 
recorded.
 When you are recording close to the subject.
 When the subject reflects the light of the recording lamp.
GONSelect to turn on the format lamp. The lamp of the format that is 
selected in [REC FORMAT] lights up when the POWER switch is set 
to CAMERA. The lamp of the format that is selected in [VCR HDV/
DV] lights up when the POWER switch is set to VCR.
OFFSelect when you do not want to turn on the format lamp. The i.LINK 
lamp also does not light up. 
GNORMALSelect to rotate clockwise when looked at from the lens side to close 
the iris and decrease the light volume.
OPPOSITESelect to rotate counter clockwise when looked at from the lens side 
to close the iris and decrease the light volume.
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 DATA CODE
Select the item to be displayed when you press DATA CODE (p. 51).
LETTER SIZE
REMAINING
 DISP OUTPUT
bNote You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO or the 
ASSIGN button assigned to the DISPLAY function while [V-OUT/PANEL] is selected.
ZOOM DISPLAY
GDATE/CAMSelect to display the date and time, or the camera settings data during 
playback.
DATESelect to display the date and time during playback. 
GNORMALSelect to display the menu screen at normal size.
2xSelect to display the selected menu item at double the normal height.
GAUTOSelect to display the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds:
 After you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR with a 
cassette inserted, and your camcorder calculates the remaining 
amount of tape.
 After you press N (play) or DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
ONSelect to always display the remaining tape indicator.
GLCD PANELSelect to show indicators such as the time code on the LCD screen and 
in the viewfinder.
V-OUT/PANELSelect to show indicators such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD 
screen, and in the viewfinder.
GBARSelect to indicate the zoomed position using the bar display.
NUMBERSelect to indicate the zoomed position using numbers (0 through 99).