Sony HVR-V1U Camcorder User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................3
Read this first ...........................................................................................5
Using the CD-ROM Manual ....................................................................12
Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................13
Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with
lens cover ...................................................................................14
Step 3: Charging the battery pack ..........................................................16
Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly .....19
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................20
Step 6: Setting the date and time ...........................................................22
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................24
Recording ...............................................................................................26
Playback .................................................................................................29
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings .............................31
Adjusting the zoom ............................................................................. 31
Adjusting the focus manually.............................................................. 32
Adjusting the EXPOSURE/IRIS............................................................ 33
Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance)......................................... 37
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)................................. 38
Adjusting the volume .......................................................................... 42
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................43
Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity) .................................... 44
Recording an index signal.................................................................. 44
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)..............45
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
(End search) ....................................................................................... 45
Playing back the most recently recorded movies
(Last scene review)............................................................................. 45
Using the Shot transition.................................................................... 46
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................48
Changing the screen .......................................................................... 48
Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check)................. 48
Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info).................................... 49
Getting Started
Recording/Playback
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