Sony HDR-FX1 Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions Read this first Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-FX1 2-178-348-11(1) © 2004 Sony Corporation - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature SONY Model No.: HDR-FX1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Notes on use Your camcorder is capable of recording in both HDV and DV formats. You can use only mini DV cassettes in your camcorder. The HDV standards • Digital high-definition (HD) video signals are recorded and played back on - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see. Using the camcorder • To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in the following illustration. • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 8 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 10 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 11 Using an outside - SPOT LIGHT 25 Adjusting the white balance 26 Recording using manual adjustments 27 Adjusting the iris ...28 Adjusting the gain ...28 - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
focus manually 32 16:9 wide rec mode 40 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes - Rec Review 41 Playback Viewing movies 42 Playing camera settings data - Data code 44 Displaying the video information - Status check 45 Playing the picture on a TV 46 Viewing the picture on a high definition - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
Troubleshooting 83 Warning indicators and messages .....88 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 90 HDV format and recording/playback ..91 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 92 About i.LINK 94 Maintenance and precautions 95 Specification 98 Quick Reference Identifying parts - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 11. Press the battery pack and slide it down. Battery Pack 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press on the EJECT lever in its window - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
16. The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the default setting. To record in the DV format, see page 60. a Open the hood shutter. b Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. c While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to CAMERA. d Press REC START/STOP. Recording starts. To - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
to your camcorder, see page 16. Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) To insert the batteries in the Remote Commander, see page 105. Cleaning cassette (1) Shoulder strap (1) To attach it to your camcorder, see page 101. Operating Instructions (This manual) (1) 10 Getting - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs. Battery pack 1 Press the battery pack and slide it down. 2 With the b mark on the DC plug facing the battery pack, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. b mark DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Power cord - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
selected recording format appears. 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The battery information appears for about 7 seconds. Keep the button pressed to view it for about 20 seconds. 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Press - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
485 b Note • NP-F330/F530/500/510/710 battery packs cannot be used with your camcorder. Recording time Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). Recording in the HDV format Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time NP - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
SET] screen appears (p. 16). While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch. The power turns on. Connect your camcorder as shown in "Step 2: Charging the battery pack" (p. 11). • CAMERA: To record pictures. • VCR: To play or edit pictures. To turn off the power Set the POWER switch to OFF - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
When you use your camcorder in bright conditions using the battery pack, set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF ( appears). This position saves battery power. • Even if Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is hard to see. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Open the LCD - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
. b Note • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable button-type battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 97) and then set the date and time again. z Tip - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
Getting started 3 Press MENU. CAMERA SET WB PRESET AE RESPONSE GA I N SETUP SHOT TRANS STEADYSHOT STDYSHOT TYP Note • Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. OPEN/ - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing out. Window-side Push the center of the back of then press . The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. 3 Close the lid. 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. 3 Press MENU. 4 Select the (OTHERS) menu - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
] : END 6 Select the desired language by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 7 Press MENU to hide the menu screen. z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Getting started 19 - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
POWER switch and REC START/STOP 1 Open the shutter of the lens hood. 2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle. 3 While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The HDV format lamp lights up and your camcorder is set to recording standby (the default setting). It takes some - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
CAMERA SET) menu is set to [ON]. It helps composing pictures on the screen. H ND filter If [ND1] or [ND2] flashes on the screen, activate the ND filter (p. 30). b Note • Before changing the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). • When the camcorder pictures in the HDV format and the - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
tape recorded in the HDV format and the DV in the LP mode should be played back only on this camcorder. Using zoom 1 Set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/ REMOTE. switch to H (high) or L (low). You can set the zoom speed of H or L of the handle zoom lever in [HANDLE ZOOM] on the (CAMERA SET) menu. - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
zoom speed of the power zoom lever on the camera itself by switching the handle zoom switch. Using the will become louder as the zoom motor rotates at high speeds. If the motor noise is so loud that the attention of small children attracted to the camcorder while you record them. Up to about 100 - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
of the following items in the standby mode or during recording. • Audio setup such as microphone volume level (p. 36) • Output setup ([COMPONENT], [i.LINK CONV], and [TV TYPE] settings) (p. 60) • Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 68) • Picture profile setup (p. 34) 1 Press STATUS CHECK - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
darker pictures than those of the auto exposure adjustment, use the manual adjustment function (p. 27), or customize the picture quality by if 2 or more items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted manually. Recording the subject lit by strong light - SPOT LIGHT When the subject is lit - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
flashing. • If A or B does not change from flashing to lit steadily, your camcorder is unable to set up the white balance. In this case, use the preset or automatic white balance. To use the preset white balance Your camcorder has 2 sets of preset white balance values to be selected according to - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
the settings of these functions. Position Purpose AUTO LOCK To adjust automatically. Center (to To adjust manually. release the auto lock mode) HOLD Select this position after adjusting the settings manually to retain them. See page 26 for details on how to adjust the white balance. b Note - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
Adjusting the iris You can manually adjust the light volume entering the lens. As the iris is opened (smaller to AUTO LOCK. b Note • If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items (gain, shutter speed, white balance) also become temporarily automatic. • As you shift the - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
can set the value for the respective positions with [GAIN SETUP] on the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 52). The default settings for each position are 18 dB the number, the greater the gain. Adjusting the shutter speed You can manually adjust and fix the shutter speed for your convenience. Depending on the - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended. • The picture in a fuzzy focus. (This is a common phenomenon with video cameras.) The ND filter suppresses this phenomenon and gives better recording results. - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
[100] or [100+]. If you select [70], the zebra pattern appears at the part of 70±5 % of the brilliance signal. If you select [100+], the zebra pattern 1 During recording or in the standby mode, press MENU. 2 Select the (CAMERA SET) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
is adjusted automatically in the default setting. Adjusting the focus manually You can adjust the focus manually according to the recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases. - To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops. - To record horizontal stripes. - To record - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
and hard to adjust the focus) appears for about 3 seconds in the following cases. (It will not be displayed correctly if you are using a conversion lens (optional).) - When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual. - When you rotate the focus ring. Enhancing the outline to focus - PEAKING - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
day, the weather, or the camera person, and store them in the memory. Connect your camcorder to a TV or monitor, and setting to record in the HDV format PP2 Appropriate setting to SHARPNESS] Adjustment -7 (low) to +7 (high) -8: black and white -7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish) 0 (softer) to - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
part of skin color to be enhanced. [TYPE1] (the color range recognized as a skin color is narrow) to [TYPE3] (the color range recognized as a skin color is wide) In the case , similar to that of film cameras. Item [CINEFRAME] [COPY] [RESET] Adjustment [CINEFRAME 30]: Pictures are recorded with - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
automatically. • If you adjust the gain manually, you cannot obtain the effect of [AGC LIMIT]. • If you select [CINEFRAME 24] when the shutter speed is slower adjust the volume of audio input from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the HDV/DV jack. z Tip • To check the audio setting information in greater - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
menu (p. 53). Step 1: Store the settings 1 Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC repeatedly to turn on the STORE lamp. 2 Adjust the desired items manually. To adjust the camera setup items such as iris manually, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode. See pages 26 to 29 for - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
:05 EXEC SHOT A SHOT B S E Transition bar S: start E: end b Note • You cannot zoom, focus, or adjust manually while checking or activating the Shot transition. • When you change [SHOT TRANS] on the (CAMERA SET) menu, turn off the STORE/ CHECK/EXEC lamp by pressing the button. • You cannot return - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
Recording 2 Press REC START/STOP. The FADER indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete. To cancel the operation Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the FADER function repeatedly until the FADER indicators disappear. b Note • You cannot use the FADER function together with [ - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
can display pictures recorded in the DV format on the entire TV screen by setting [DV WIDE REC] on the (CAMERA SET) menu at the time of recording. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV as well. [ON] Select [ON] to view the recorded pictures on a 16:9 wide TV screen - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
most recently recorded scenes - Rec Review You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. In the standby mode, press REC REVIEW. The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to the standby mode. Recording - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
camcorder. Some of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander. When you want to play back recordings on your TV, see page 46. When playing back the tape, select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV stop mode. To review movies on the or LP) B Remaining battery C Tape transport indicator D Time - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
DV, the picture and sound disappear temporarily. • You cannot play back the tape recorded in the HDV format on video cameras of the DV format or miniDV players. • Recording mode (SP or LP) appears when a tape recorded in the DV format is played back. Playing back - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
recorded in the HDV format, and [COMPONENT] on the (IN/OUT REC) menu is set to [1080i/480i]. Displaying the date/time and camera settings data camcorder or Remote Commander during playback or playback pause. Each time you press the button, the indicators appear in turn as follows: Date/time t Camera - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
items. • Audio setup such as audio mix (p. 56) • Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 59) • Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 68) A SteadyShot off B Exposure C Aperture value If you manually adjust the aperture value to the maximum, appears. D Gain E Shutter speed F White - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. To copy to another tape, see page 70. Viewing the picture on a high definition TV When you have an S video jack TV on your TV or VCR S video cable (optional) Yellow A/V connecting cable (supplied) White Red Component video cable - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
[VCR HDV/DV] before connecting the i.LINK cable. Otherwise, the TV might not be able to recognize the video signal correctly. • Pictures in the DV format are not output from the COMPONENT OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the pictures. z Tip • If you connect your camcorder to - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
flow Blue Red Connect your camcorder and your TV or VCR using either cables described below. To connect the TV using the component video cable This connection is recommended when your TV has COMPONENT VIDEO jacks. • To view the picture recorded in the HDV format, set [COMPONENT] on the (IN/ OUT - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
jack of your TV or VCR. When you want to play the sound in monaural mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for that purpose. b Note • Pictures in the DV format are not output from the COMPONENT OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the pictures. Locating a scene on a tape for - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
where the date changes. To cancel the operation Press STOP on the Remote Commander. b Note • If 1 day's recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. SEARCH MODE . / > STOP 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR. 2 Press SEARCH MODE - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
dial. The available menu items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 1 2 0min STBY 0:00:00 icon of the desired menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. CAMERA SET (p. 52) AUDIO SET (p. 56) LCD/VF SET (p. 58) REMOTE CTRL ON - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
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. CAMERA SET STBY RETURN WB PRESET OUTDOOR AE RESPONSE GA I N SETUP SHOT TRANS STEADYSHOT STDYSHOT TYP - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
SHOT TRANS Select this setting to set the transition duration and time. See page 37 for details on using the shot transition function. TRANS TIME Select the time that takes to make a transition from the current setting to the selected setting. Duration from [2.0 sec] through [15.0 sec] are - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
well when a wide conversion lens other than VCL- HG0872 (optional) is attached to your camcorder. • When using VCL- not recommended for recording with camera panning technique. Select to activate lens (optional) is attached. This mode is the most effective with Sony VCL-HG0872 wide conversion lens - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
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 - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
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 mode (1 stereo sound with high quality). b Note • When recording in the HDV format, sound is automatically recorded in [16BIT] mode. - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
WIND GON OFF MIC/LINE IN GEXT MIC LINE Standard setting. Select when you want to record the sound as it is without reducing the noise caused by wind. 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 - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
G. 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 recorded picture will not be affected by this setting. Low intensity High intensity LCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the brightness of the LCD - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
grayed out. I N / OUT REC RETURN VCR HDV / DV REC MODE COMPONENT i . L I NK CONV TV TYPE A / V DV OUT AUTO [ MENU ] : END VCR HDV/DV Select the playback signal. Normally select [AUTO]. When the camcorder is connected to another device using an i.LINK cable, select the signal to be input/output - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
connected device using an i.LINK cable, also set [i.LINK CONV] camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. i.LINK CONV When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
camcorder. You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected. G16:9 Select to view your pictures on a 16:9 wide TV. The recorded pictures will appear as follows: When HDV When you view pictures recorded with [DV WIDE REC] on the (CAMERA SET) menu set to [ON] on a 4:3 standard TV, - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
the ASSIGN buttons (p. 68). 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 - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
camera recording lamps on the front and rear of your camcorder during recording. Select this setting in the following recording situations. The camera switch is set to CAMERA. The lamp of the format that is selected in [VCR HDV/ DV] lights up from the lens side to close the iris and decrease the - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
ON DISP OUTPUT Select 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. Select to always display the - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
(customizing). You can customize the Personal Menu for each power mode of your camcorder. 1 Press P-MENU. 2 Select the desired item by turning the SEL/PUSH access. b Note • You can add up to 28 menu items each for the CAMERA and VCR modes. If you want to add more, you must delete a less important - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
dial, then press the dial. The available items vary depending on the power mode of the camcorder. Only the available items are displayed. 1 2 0min STBY 0:00:00 ADD STDYSHOT TYP A d d t o CAMERA m o d e ' s P-MENU? YES NO [ P-MENU ] : END 6 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
Arranging the order of menus displayed on Personal Menu - Sort You can sort the menus added to Personal Menu in the desired order. 1 Press P-MENU. 1 2 0min STBY P-MENU END SHOT TRANS ASS I GN BTN REC FORMAT AE RESPONSE WB PRESET GA I N SETUP [ P-MENU ] : END 0:00:00 2 Select [P-MENU SETUP] by - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
3 Select [RESET] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 1 2 0min STBY 0:00:00 RESET I n i t i a l i ze CAMERA m o d e ' s P-MENU s e t t i n g ? YES NO [ P-MENU ] : END 4 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 120min RESET STBY 0:00:00 Are - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
. To activate the SteadyShot fucntion, press the same button again. You can select the effect level of the SteadyShot function at [STDYSHOT TYP] on the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 54). • There are independent buttons of DISPLAY and BARS, however you can assign them also to the ASSIGN buttons at your - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
not be able to recognize the video signal from the camcorder at the time of dubbing. • When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO] and the signal switches between HDV and DV, the picture and sound disappear temporarily. • When the recorder is an HDR-FX1, set [VCR HDV/ DV] on the (IN/OUT REC) menu to - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
picture nor sound will be dubbed. b Note • If you change the settings of [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK CONV] with the i.LINK cable connected, the video device may not be able to recognize the video signal from the camcorder at the time of dubbing. • If [i.LINK CONV] is set to [OFF] while [VCR - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
setting) (p. 64). • When you connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red or the white plug to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV. z Tip • To record the date/time and camera - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
to VCR. 4 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for details. 5 When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. b Note • When you use an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
connect it to an HDV compatible device using an i.LINK cable (optional). Recorder On this camcorder (recorder), select the (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], then [AUTO] (p. 59) before connecting. Player HDV/DV jack i.LINK cable (optional) Signal flow b Note • In case of digital broadcasting, you - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
cable (optional) Dubbing/Editing AUDIO/VIDEO jack HDV/DV jack Yellow A/V connecting cable (supplied) White Red Connecting with an i.LINK cable i.LINK jack i.LINK cable • When you connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack, - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
smoothly. z Tip • The i.LINK lamp, HDV or DV, on the HDV/DV jack holder will light up and indicate the format of the input signal when you use an i.LINK cable. • When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. • When you use an - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
installed on the computer. Refer to the manual supplied with the application software for the system requirements of the computer. HDV/DV jack i.LINK cable (optional) Connecting the computer • Before connecting your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
output jacks Do not connect the Video plug (yellow). CAUDIO/VIDEO jack A/V connecting cable (supplied) Audio R (red) Audio L (white) BMIC (PLUG IN POWER)/ You cannot record additional audio: - When the tape is recorded in the HDV format. - When the tape is recorded in the 16-bit mode. - When the tape - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
Note • You can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on your camcorder. The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on other camcorders (including other HDR-FX1 camcorders). z Tip • You can manually adjust the microphone volume when you are: - Recording sound from an - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
the dial. The original sound (ST1) is output in the default setting. The adjusted audio balance returns to the default setting about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other power sources have been disconnected. 6 Press MENU to hide the menu screen. 80 Dubbing/Editing - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
/Editing Refer to the manual supplied with the application software for the system requirements of the computer. When you have an S video jack on your VCR S video cable (optional) AUDIO/VIDEO jack Yellow A/V connecting cable (supplied) White Red HDV/DV jack i.LINK cable (optional) Signal flow - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
are not output from the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack. 1 Turn on importing on the computer. Refer to the manual supplied with the program software or its on-line help for details camcorder may not be able to output the signal to the computer correctly depending on the video signal input to your camcorder - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem Overall operations 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 - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
) lamp flashes while cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the problem the battery pack is being charged. persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged (p. 11, 93). The battery pack is not charged. cSet - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 32). A vertical band appears when • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is recording candlelight or electric light too high. This is not a malfunction. in the dark. ,continued Troubleshooting 85 - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
cable or a component video cable, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable not work. • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA. • The cassette was ejected after recording (p. 44 Review. • The tape was recorded in both HDV and DV formats. This is not a malfunction. 86 Troubleshooting - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
component video cable, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable CAMERA SET) menu to [OFF] (p. 40). • The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (p. 64). (OTHERS) menu cSet [VCR HDV/DV] on the (IN/OUT REC) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 87 - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
source. Reconnect it again and operate your camcorder again. cChange the tape. E:61:ss / E:62:ss cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
Battery Moisture condensation Cassette/Tape Others Indications Use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Battery level is low. Old battery protection. Cannot add audio. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. Not recorded in SP mode. Cannot add in "VCR HDV/DV". Change format. Already added to CAMERA mode's P-MENU - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC system-based camcorder. If you want HDV compatible TVs An HDV compatible TV with the component input jack is required to view playback pictures recorded in the HDV format. See the table below. It is recommended to use an i.LINK cable to connect these TVs. Sony - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
HDV ( ) format? The HDV format is a video format developed to record and play back digital high definition (HD) video signals on a DV cassette. Your camcorder adopts the Interlace mode with 1080 effective scan lines of screen ruling (1080i record such software. Your camcorder does not record - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
are trademarks. HDV and are trademarks of Sony Corporation and JVC. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this manual. About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
correctly. Note, however, that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or when the battery pack is frequently used. Use the remaining battery time indication as a guide to the approximate shooting time - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
the device is compatible with HDV/DV or not. For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions for the device to be connected. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during HDV/DV dubbing). i.LINK and are - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. • Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
Sony service facility to have the video head replaced. LCD screen • Do not add excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder case in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time. About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the lens - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
molds periodically clean the lens as described above. It is recommended you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in an optimum state for a long time. To charge the pre-installed button-type battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed button-type battery to retain the date, time - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
3CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 1 120 000 pixels Effective: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Combined power zoom lens Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced COMPONENT OUTPUT jack Y: 1 Vp-p (kilohms) (Ø 3.5 mm), Stereo type HDV/DV jack i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4- - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
battery pack) During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDV recording 7.4 W DV recording 6.9 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HDV the NP-F570 rechargeable battery pack, DVM60 cassette and lens hood. Supplied accessories See page 10. AC - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
Identifying parts and controls Camcorder A SHOT TRANSITION operation buttons (p. 37) B Eyecup (p. 16) C Viewfinder release lever (p. 97) D Rear remote sensor E Rear camera recording lamp (p. 20) F BATT RELEASE (battery release) button (p. 12) G REC START/STOP button (p. 20) H i.LINK lamps (HDV/DV - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
) C Focus ring (p. 32) D FOCUS switch (AUTO/MAN (manual)/ INFINITY) (p. 32) E ZOOM switch (p. 22) F ND 26) K Handle zoom switch (H/L/OFF) (p. 22) L REC REVIEW button (p. 41) M Format lamps (p. 20) N Viewfinder (p. camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. ,continued Quick Reference 101 - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
15) K LCD BACKLIGHT switch (p. 15) L ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 49) M BARS button (p. 21) N REC START/STOP button and HOLD lever (p. 21) O AUTO/MAN (manual) audio switch (p. 36) P CHG (charge) lamp (p. 11) Q DC IN jack (p. 11) R AUDIO LEVEL dial (p. 36) * Each of the buttons has a raised tactile - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
can reproduce fine images. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality as fine as a Carl Zeiss lens. The lens for your camcorder is also T*coated to suppress unwanted - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
attach the shoe adaptor 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 - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
Commander 2 Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - on the batteries to the + and - in the battery compartment. 3 Replace the cover back until lens (optional). • When you are operating with the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder, your VCR may also operate. In that case, - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder. Example: Indicators in the CAMERA mode Time code (p. 44)/Tape counter (p. 44)/ Self and sound in digital format (p. 61)* HDV input/DV input (p. 76) Zero set memory (p. 49) Warning (p. 88) Manual focus (p. 32) Backlight (p. 25) Spot - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
(CENTER MARKR 55 Charging the battery Battery pack 11 Pre-installed button-type battery 97 CINEFRAME 35 CINEMATONE 35 Cleaning cassette 96 Clock set (CLOCK SET) ...16 Color bar 21 COLOR LEVEL 34 COLOR PHASE 34 COMPONENT 60 Component video cable 46, 48 Computer connection ........ 77 - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
43 Frame 43 Reverse 43 Slow 43 Playing time 13 R Rec review 41 Recording capacity Display 21 REMAINING 64 Recording format (REC FORMAT 60 53 TV color systems 90 TV TYPE 61 U Using abroad 90 V VCR HDV/DV 59 Video head 96 Viewfinder Adjusting 15 Brightness (VF B.LIGHT)......58 - Sony HDR-FX1 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
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