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- Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 1
HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-FX7E Enjoying pictures with high definition quality 9 Getting Started 13 Recording/ Playback 25 Using the Menu 53 Dubbing/Editing 73 Using a Computer 83 Troubleshooting 89 Additional Information 101 Quick Reference 116 © 2006 Sony Corporation - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 2
. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 3
equipment Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor LCD panel Battery pack Microphone Viewfinder b Note • The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See "Maintenance and precautions" (p. 108). • Before connecting your - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 4
the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. • Compensation for the contents of recordings DV format video cameras or on mini DV players. Check the contents of tapes by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them back on other devices. Note on the icons used in this manual - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 5
developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 6
Rec review 41 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (End search 41 Using the Shot transition 42 Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder 44 Changing the screen 44 Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check 44 Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 7
the menu items 53 Menu items 54 (CAMERA SET) menu 56 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/ IRIS/ STEADYSHOT/BACK LIGHT, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu 61 Settings for the audio recording (AUDIO REC LV/DV AU. MODE - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 8
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 89 Warning indicators and messages 98 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 101 HDV format and recording/playback 102 About the "Memory Stick 103 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 105 About i.LINK 107 Maintenance and precautions 108 - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 9
camcorder adopts the HDV1080i specification, which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines, within the HDV standards, and records pictures at the image bit rate of about 25 Mbps. 1,080 effective scanning lines • These operating instructions to DV for playback or editing when your camcorder is - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 10
The HDV1080i specification digital HD video camera recorder has the following features to enable you to record beautiful scenery while traveling, etc., in high definition quality. 1 3-ClearVid CMOS sensor system installed This camcorder is fitted with the 3-ClearVid CMOS sensor system. Superb - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 11
Smooth slow recording (p. 56) Moving subjects can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion. Saving Camera profile (p. 70) Two settings profiles, including brightness, color, etc., can be saved in your camcorder. This enables you to use saved settings data to quickly reproduce suitable shooting settings - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 12
i.LINK cable allows you to copy pictures in HD (high definition) quality. x Connecting to HDV1080i non-compliant specification Use your camcorder to convert HDV format video to SD (standard be set up differently depending on whether HDV or DV format video is to be copied. See page 86 for details. 12 - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 13
Stick Duo" for your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15) Large eyecup(1) (p. 20) Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) (p. 15, 105) Mains lead (1) (p. 15) Lens hood with lens cover (1) (p. 14) Getting Started Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 120) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A button-type - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 14
up and down to open or close the lens cover. 2 1 Lens hood fixing screw Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow. Tighten the lens hood fixing screw. To remove the Lens hood with lens cover - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 15
DC plug facing the cassette compartment, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. B mark DC plug DC IN jack AC Adaptor To the wall socket Mains lead 1 Press the battery pack and slide it down. 3 Connect the Mains lead to the AC Adaptor. 4 Connect the Mains lead - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 16
time 155 160 155 320 335 320 480 500 480 Typical recording time* 90 95 90 185 195 185 290 300 290 Recording in the DV format Battery pack Continuous recording time NP-F570 160 (supplied) 165 160 NP-F770 335 350 335 NP-F970 500 520 500 Typical recording time* 100 - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 17
battery pack. HDV format pictures Battery pack NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 LCD panel opened* 245 LCD panel closed 245 510 510 760 760 DV format pictures Battery or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder is - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 18
] screen appears (p. 21). 2 Hold the camcorder properly. POWER switch 1 While pressing the green OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. CAMERA: To record pictures. VCR: To play or edit pictures. time you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 19
Press and hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button for a few seconds until appears. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 20
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder (Continued) When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and align it with the eyecup - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 21
camcorder or change the POWER switch position. z Tip • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery ) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. OTHERS RETURN CAMERA PROF. ASSIGN BTN PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE QUICK REC [ - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 22
Step 6: Setting the date and time (Continued) z Tip • The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the tape, and can be displayed during playback ([DATA CODE] (p. 64)). Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 23
marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in. It may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. z Tip • The recordable time varies depending on [DV REC MODE] (p. 66). To eject the cassette Open the lid following the same procedure as described in step 1 and remove the cassette. "Memory Stick Duo" You - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 24
Duo" once. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. • When inserting or ejecting the "Memory - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 25
for recording movies is below. • This camcorder can record movies in either HDV or DV format. The factory setting is HDV format ([REC FORMAT] p. 66). 1 Open the shutter of the lens hood. 2 While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to CAMERA - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 26
ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in DV format, you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([DV WIDE REC] p. 67). • You can change the movie on a "Memory Stick Duo". To record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees toward the lens (2). z Tip - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 27
a movie, you will hear the shutter click. • The still image size is as follows: - When recording in HDV or DV (16:9) format: 1.2M (1,440 × 810 dots) - When recording in DV (4:3) format: 0.9M (1,080 × 810 dots) • You can change the image quality and number of recordable images ([ QUALITY] (p. 68 - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 28
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 mini-DV players. z Tips • Indicators displayed on the screen during playback are shown on page 122. • You can change the screen display during playback (p. 44 - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 29
Recording/Playback To search for a scene while viewing a movie Press M/m during playback (Picture Search). To view during fast forward press and hold M and to view during rewind press and hold m (Skip Scan). b Note • Reverse picture search/skip scan is not possible with tapes recorded in HDV format - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 30
angle) Close view: (Telephoto) z Tips • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) from your camcorder. • Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 31
. b Note • The setting returns to automatic adjustment (default) when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours. z Tips For focusing manually • It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 32
using a conversion lens (optional)). - When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual. - When you rotate the focus ring. To more than F2.8 (i.e. make the iris value smaller, such as F1.6) during camera EXPOSURE/IRIS setting, changing the zoom from wide to telephoto will change the iris to - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 33
or the iris, gain and shutter speed are all set manually. z Tip • You can adjust the AE SHIFT from the menu (p. 58). 1 During recording or standby, set the AUTO LOCK switch A to the center position to release the auto lock mode. This operation is not required when AE SHIFT is assigned to - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 34
camcorder recordings (Continued) If flashes during standby mode, is a common phenomenon with video cameras). The ND filter suppresses this phenomenon temporarily by setting the AUTO LOCK switch A to HOLD after the manual adjustment. To restore automatic adjustment Press the GAIN button B, or set - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 35
is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended. • The picture may flicker switch A to the center position to release the auto lock mode. 2 Press the WHT BAL button B. 3 Display desired item by turning the SEL - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 36
b Notes • If you set the AUTO LOCK switch A to AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, shutter speed) also become temporarily automatic. • The setting time of day, the weather, or the camera person, and store them in the memory. Connect your camcorder to a TV or monitor, and adjust the - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 37
reddish) [CINEMATONE GAMMA] When you set [ON], pictures are recorded with the gamma curve that reproduces the natural gradation sequence, similar to that of film cameras [PROFILE To name the set picture NAME] profiles [PP1] through [PP6] (p. 36) Continued , 37 Recording/Playback - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 38
Changing t he set tings of your camcorder recordings (Cont inued) Item [COPY] [RESET] Adjustment To copy a picture profile setting to other picture profiles To restore the default setting of the picture profile 6 - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 39
each the ASSIGN button 1 to 6. Functions you can assign to the ASSIGN buttons • MARKER (p. 63) • D.EXTENDER (p. 60) • FOCUS INFNTY (p. 40) • REC REVIEW (p. 41) • END SEARCH (p. 41) • INDEX MARK (p. 41) • PEAKING (p. 62) • STEADYSHOT (p. 57) • COLOR BAR (p. 57) • SPOTLIGHT (p. 60) • BACK LIGHT (p. 59 - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 40
shot transition, select [SHOT TRANS] t [YES] in step 3. Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity) b Note • [FOCUS INFNTY] is only available during the manual focus. It is not available during the auto focus. 1 Assign [FOCUS INFNTY] to one of the ASSIGN buttons (p. 39). 2 Press the ASSIGN button - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 41
of the ASSIGN buttons in advance. (p. 39). 2 Press the ASSIGN button assigned to [REC REVIEW] during standby mode. The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to the standby. Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 42
back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording and those outdoor. Use a tripod to avoid camera-shake. SHOT-A SHOT-B 1 Assign [SHOT TRANS SHOT-A SHOT-B STORE 2 Adjust the desired items manually. See pages 30 to 36 for details on adjustment - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 43
ones to the stored ones. z Tip • Press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly to cancel the SHOT TRANSITION. b Notes • You cannot zoom, focus, or adjust manually while checking or activating the Shot transition. • When you change [SHOT TRANS] (p. 59), press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly to exit the shot - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 44
Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) You can check the setup value of the following items. • Audio setup such as [DV AUDIO MIX] (p. 61) • Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.) (p. 66) • Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 39) • Camera setup. (p. 56) • Picture profile - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 45
to OFF (CHG), then press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button C. The approximate recordable time in the selected format and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing the button again while the information is displayed. Remaining - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 46
Locating a scene on a tape 3 Press mREW 3. The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches "0:00:00." The tape counter returns to the time 1 code display, and the zero set memory 2 display disappears. 3 5 6 4 Press PLAY 5. 4 Playback starts from the point 7 designated "0:00: - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 47
the date changes. To cancel the operation Press STOP 6 on the Remote Commander. b Notes • If one day's recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • The Date search will not function correctly when there is a blank section - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 48
to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Selecting the connection method according to your TV type and connectors High definition TV HD (high definition) image quality* • An HDV formatted picture is played back as it is (HD image quality). • A DV - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 49
the cable. 2 3 4 1 Connecting to a high definition TV Type Camcorder Cable TV A 2 Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR : Signal flow Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 66) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/576i] (p. 67) A/V connecting cable - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 50
audio to you. C 4 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 66) [i.LINK CONV] t [OFF] (p. 67) b Notes • set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. • This camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 51
monaural mode, use a connecting cable for that purpose. : Signal flow Type Camcorder Cable DV] t [AUTO] (p. 66) [i.LINK CONV] t [ON] (p. 67) b Notes • The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. • This camcorder - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 52
(Type ). A/V connecting cable 3 (supplied) (Red) (White) (Yellow) (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (p. 66) [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 67) * Change the settings according to the TV connected. b Notes • If you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one type of cable to output - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 53
button. 2 Press the MENU button to display the menu index screen. CAMERA SET EXPOSURE/IRIS SMTH SLW REC CNTRST ENHCR STEADYSHOT COLOR BAR AF ASSIST END -:--:-- The available menu items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 5 Select the desired - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 54
POWER switch position. Position of POWER switch: CAMERA VCR (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 56) EXPOSURE/IRIS SMTH - z - z - z - z - z - z - z - z - z - AUDIO REC LV DV AU. MODE MULTI-SOUND DV AUDIO MIX (DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 62) z - z - - z - z PEAKING HISTOGRAM MARKER EXP - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 55
Using the Menu Position of POWER switch: CAMERA VCR (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 66) REC FORMAT z - VCR HDV/DV - z DV REC MODE z z DV WIDE REC z - COMPONENT z z i.LINK CONV z z TV TYPE z z (MEMORY SET) menu (p. 68) QUALITY z z ALL ERASE - z FORMAT z z FILE NO. z z NEW - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 56
adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/IRIS/ STEADYSHOT/BACK LIGHT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 53 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) by - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 57
STEADYSHOT x ON/OFF You can compensate for camera shake (the default setting is [ON]). Set mode is not recommended for recording with camera is attached. This mode is the most effective with Sony VCL-HG0862 wide the next time you switch on the camcorder. x TYPE You can select the color bar - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 58
Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. AE SHIFT You adjustment from [F11] (the default settings), [F5.6], [F4]. b Note • If you adjust the iris manually, you cannot obtain the effect of [AT IRIS LMT]. AWB SENS You can set the auto white balance operation - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 59
recording a few frames and then moving the subject a little. Operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander to prevent camera shake. B OFF Select to record in the standard recording mode. ON ( ) Select to record pictures using the DV FRAME REC function. 1 Select [ON] by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 60
(CAMERA SET) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. • You cannot use the back light function if 2 or more items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted manually. ] (during fading in) or [REC] (during fading out) mode. 2 Press the REC START/STOP button. The fader indicator stops flashing and - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 61
when you set [AUDIO REC LV] to [MANUAL]. The recording sound level increases as the DV AU. MODE (DV Audio mode) B 12BIT Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). 16BIT ( ) Records in the 16-bit mode a dual sound track cassette on your camcorder. • The setting automatically returns to [STEREO] - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 62
SET) by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. b Notes • You cannot adjust the balance of the sound recorded on a tape in the 16-bit DV audio mode. • The setting automatically returns to the default setting when you set the POWER switch OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours. (DISPLAY SET) menu Display - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 63
right area shows the brighter areas. • If you set ZEBRA to [70] or [100], the guide is displayed (p. 34). MARKER When you set [ON/OFF] to [ON], you can display [CENTER value z Tips • When set to manual, the values are displayed regardless of the camera data display settings. • indicates auto settings. - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 64
that will be displayed when [DATA CODE] is set to [CAMERA DATA] (p. 64). AU.LVL DISP (Audio level display) Since screen. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [LCD BL LEVEL] is select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is slightly reduced. VF B.LIGHT You can - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 65
and is displayed when shooting with manual adjustment. C Iris is displayed in the iris value display area when you manually set the iris value to such as those described below. • When you set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA with a cassette inserted. • When you press N (PLAY) or the DISPLAY/ - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 66
DV You can select the playback signal. Normally select [AUTO]. When your camcorder DV format and output; a DV signal is not output. - at [DV], a DV signal is output as it is; an HDV signal is not output. DV REC MODE (DV Recording mode) This function is effective only when [REC FORMAT] is set to [DV - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 67
play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs. • When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape, the playback mode for the HDV format recording. DV WIDE REC You can select the aspect ratio for recording according to a type of your TV. Refer also to the instruction manuals - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 68
the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. 4:3 Select to view your pictures on a 4:3 standard TV. HDV/DV (16:9) format pictures DV (4:3) format pictures b Notes • This is not effective for the i.LINK output. • When you connect your camcorder to a TV with an i.LINK cable to play back the tape, [TV TYPE] cannot be - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 69
Playback: Image size is fixed to [ 1.2M] in HDV format, [ 0.2M] in DV format (16:9) and [VGA (0.3M)] in DV format (4:3). b Note • The specifications are for the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording environment. Approximate - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 70
button t select the (OTHERS) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. CAMERA PROF. (Camera profile) You can save up to two kinds of camera setups in your camcorder as camera profiles. Using these saved profiles lets you quickly obtain suitable camera settings later. z Tip • The items that can be saved in - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 71
/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Profile name is changed. x To load camera profile settings You can load the camera profile settings and use your camcorder with the settings. 1 Select [LOAD] by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 2 Select the camera profile which you want to load by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 72
when resuming recording by turning the POWER switch from OFF (CHG) to CAMERA. B OFF It takes some time to restart recording from the state that the camcorder is left in standby for more than about 3 minutes, your camcorder exits from standby (the drum stops rotating) to prevent tape wear and battery - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 73
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with used. : Signal flow Camcorder Cable External device i.LINK cable (optional) 2 HDV1080i compatible device t HD quality*1 Dubbing/Editing • - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 74
format Camcorder recording format Format supported by the VCR/DVD device HDV format*1 DV format Menu setting [VCR HDV/DV] [i.LINK CONV] (p. 66) (p. 67) Copy HDV recording as HDV HDV HDV -*3 [OFF] Convert HDV recording to DV HDV DV DV [AUTO] [ON] Copy DV recording as DV DV DV DV - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 75
, the picture and sound are interrupted temporarily. • When the recorder is HDR-FX7E, set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] (p. 66). • When the player and the recorder are both HDV1080i compatible devices such as HDRFX7E and connected with the i.LINK cable, after pausing or stopping and then resuming the - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 76
you may not operate your camcorder on your DVD recorder even its instruction manual says you can. If you can set the input mode to DV on your DVD recorder and can input/output pictures, follow the steps in "Dubbing to another device." z Tips • To record the date/time and camera settings data when - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 77
jack t HD quality t SD quality To i.LINK connector : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) To HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) * An i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required. Recording movies 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR. 2 Set the input signal of your camcorder. Set - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 78
record TV programs from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK). • You can record pictures from DV devices only in the DV format. • Note the following when connecting with an i.LINK cable: - The recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. - You cannot - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 79
date and time at which the picture was stored on the "Memory Stick Duo" are recorded. On your camcorder, the date and time at which the picture was recorded on the tape are displayed. Camera setting data recorded on the tape cannot be stored on the "Memory Stick Duo." • Movies will be - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 80
to obtain power from the wall socket. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo", containing still images into your camcorder and turn on the printer. Connecting your camcorder to the printer 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR. 2 Press the MENU button, and select (OTHERS) menu t [USB SELECT] t [PictBridge PRINT - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 81
cable from the printer. - Remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder. • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the • Some printer models may not support the date/ time printing function. Refer to your printer's operating instructions for details. • We cannot guarantee - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 82
) (Continued) z Tip • PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can print still images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model or manufacturer. 82 - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 83
the movie on a tape in the HDV format to the computer t p. 86 Copying the movie on a tape in the DV format to the computer t p. 86 About connection There are 2 ways to connect your camcorder to a computer: - USB cable To copy still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" - i.LINK cable To copy movies on - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 84
running on the computer. For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on as an Administrator. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder. 3 Prepare the power source for your camcorder. Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC power (p. 15). 4 Set the POWER switch to VCR. 5 Press the MENU button - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 85
tray. Click this icon. Task tray 2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device-Drive]. Click here. 3 Click [OK]. 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and computer. If [USB CONNECTING] does not appear on the LCD screen, do only step 4. b Note • Remove the USB cable according to the correct - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 86
mouse as standard equipment, leave them connected and connect the camcorder to an available USB jack with the USB cable. • DV capable of copying DV signal Editing software DV capable of copying DV signal b Notes • You cannot copy movies using a USB cable. • Refer to the operating instructions - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 87
may not recognize the signal from your camcorder in the following situations. - Connecting your camcorder to a computer that does not support the video signal formats appearing on the LCD screen of your camcorder display (HDV or DV). - Changing [VCR HDV/DV] (p. 66) and [i.LINK CONV] (p. 67) settings - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 88
edited on a computer back onto a tape in HDV format is possible so long as your editing software supports copying HDV movies onto tape. For details, contact the software manufacturer. When copying the movie in the DV format from the computer to your camcorder Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] (p. 66). 88 - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 89
problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 90
Troubleshooting (Continued) The battery pack discharges too quickly. • Ambient temperature is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery commander mode camcorder does not support - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 91
Troubleshooting The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding. • When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. This is not a malfunction. You cannot delete pictures or format the "Memory Stick Duo." • - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 92
Troubleshooting (Continued) The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image. • Shutter speed, gain, white balance or iris cannot be adjusted manually. • Set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode. Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 93
Troubleshooting The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked. • This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way that the image device (CMOS is damaged. • The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p. 103). • Only the file name is - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 94
Troubleshooting (Continued) Horizontal lines appear on the picture. The displayed pictures are not clear or do not appear. • Video head is dirty. Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 109). You cannot hear the sound recorded with 4CH MIC REC on another camcorder. • Set [DV - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 95
Troubleshooting New sound added to a recorded tape on another camcorder is not heard. • Adjust [DV AUDIO MIX] from [ST1] (original sound (p. 48). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. • Down convert the pictures recorded in HDV format and play back in DV format (SD image quality) - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 96
Troubleshooting (Continued) Black zone appears at top and bottom of a 4:3 TV screen. • This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode from your camcorder. When connected using an i.LINK cable, no picture appears on the monitor screen during dubbing. • Set [VCR HDV/DV] according - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 97
Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on the computer. • - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 98
your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C: (or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p. 105). • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 99
screen, follow the instructions. x Battery/Power Use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p. 105 type of "Memory Stick Duo" incompatible with your camcorder is inserted (p. 103). Protected file. Cannot delete . You cannot delete created folders using your camcorder. • You will have to format the "Memory - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 100
it. x Others Change to correct tape format. • The pictures cannot be played back because of an incompatible format. No output image in "VCR HDV/DV". Change format. • Stop playback or signal input, or change [VCR HDV/DV] setting (p. 66). x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette. (p. 109) 100 - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 101
to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is PAL system, so its picture can only be viewed on jack. A component video cable and A/V connecting cable are also needed. Viewing DV format pictures recorded in DV format You need a TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. A connecting cable - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 102
to record and play back digital high definition (HD) video signals on a DV cassette. Your camcorder adopts the Interlace mode with 1,080 effective scan lines of screen ruling another video camera connected to your camcorder. x When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 103
as not to cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Do not put a label along this border show correctly. Gold-plated connector On Sony HDV1080i compliant TVs An HDV format "Memory Stick." *2 The types of "Memory Stick" that support high speed data transfer. The speed of data transfer varies depending - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 104
for, and may occur in the following cases: • If you eject the "Memory Stick Duo," turn the power off on your camcorder, or remove the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the "Memory Stick Duo" (while the access lamp is lit or flashing). • If you - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 105
camcorder conform to the "Design rule for Camera File system" universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder on your camcorder or remove the battery pack. To use the battery pack effectively • Battery pack - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 106
to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause. • Have spare battery packs ready for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 107
i.LINK-compatible devices made by Sony (for example, a VAIO series DV device or not. For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions for the device to be connected. b Note • When connecting a device with an i.LINK terminal to your camcorder - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 108
(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 HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 109
a problem, use the Sony mini DV cassette. • If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM12CLD Sony service facility to have the video heads replaced. LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 110
about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The preinstalled rechargeable - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 111
Removing dust from inside the viewfinder 1 Remove the viewfinder. While sliding the viewfinder release lever to the left 1, remove the viewfinder 2. 2 1 2 Remove dust from inside the viewfinder and the part shown below with a blower. 3 Attach the viewfinder following the reverse procedure of step 1. - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 112
Audio recording system (DV) Rotary heads, PCM cassette and rechargeable battery pack) Approx. 32 ~ 3 1/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera *3 37.4 ~ 748 mm (1 1/2 ~ 29 1/2 in.) camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 113
number 211 200 (960 × 220) General Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDV recording 5.9 W DV recording 5.7 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HDV - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 114
Specifications (Continued) AC Adaptor AC-L15A Power requirements AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8.4 V* Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F) Dimensions ( - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 115
U.S. and other countries. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • HDMI, HDMI logo, and companies. Furthermore, ™ and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this manual. Notes on the License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 116
button (25) I Battery pack (15) J Accessory shoe K Focus ring (31) L Zoom ring (30) M LANC jack The LANC control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video device and peripherals connected to it. N POWER switch (18) O COMPONENT OUT jack (48) P A/V OUT jack (48) Q HDV/DV jack (48) R DC - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 117
L SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (21) M STATUS CHECK button (44) N PICTURE PROFILE button (36) O i (headphones) jack When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. P Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 118
is dominantly used for sound recording over the internal microphone. I Rec lamp (front) (25) The rec lamp flashes if the remaining tape or battery is low. J Remote sensor (front) (120) K Lens (5) L Lens hood with lens cover (14) M Microphone 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd To attach the shoulder strap Attach - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 119
(44, 45) H VOLUME/MEMORY button* (29) I RESET button If you press the RESET button, all settings including the clock setting (except the Picture profile and Camera profile settings) return to the default. J HDMI OUT jack (48) K USB jack (80) L "Memory Stick Duo" slot (23) * Each of the PLAY button - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 120
camcorder, your VCR may also operate. In that case, select a commander mode battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 121
format ( or ) (66) Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed in the DV format. B Remaining battery (approx.) C Recording status ([STBY] indicator Data code during recording The date/time during recording and the camera setting data will be recorded automatically. They do not appear on the - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 122
Viewing still images 28 125min 1.2M qs 101-0011 qd qf 9/9 101 MEMORY PLAY qg K Tape transport indicator Recording mode (SP or LP) appears when a tape recorded in the DV format is played back. L Data file name M Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 123
73) Zero set memory (46) LCD backlight off (19) Meaning Warning (98) Bottom Indicator 9 ~ . n A Meaning HISTOGRAM (62) DV AU. MODE (DV Audio mode) (61)* AUDIO REC LV (61) Manual focus (31) Picture profile (36) SPOTLIGHT (60) Backlight (59) SteadyShot off (57) PEAKING (62) D.EXTENDER (60) AE SHIFT - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 124
62 DISPLAY/BATT INFO button 19, 44, 45 Down convert function...........9 Dubbing 73 DV 66 DV AUDIO MIX 61 DV AU. MODE (DV Audio mode 61 DV format 66 DV FRAME REC 59 DV REC MODE (Recording mode 66 DV WIDE REC 67 D.EXTENDER (Digital Extender)...........60, 92 E End search 41, 92, 94 - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 125
HANDLE ZOOM 58 Handle zoom 30 HD (high definition) image quality 48 41 Indicators 123 Indoor 36 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 105 Insulation sheet 120 INTELLIGENT 28 Menu AUDIO SET menu ........61 CAMERA SET menu....56 DISPLAY SET menu jack 118 Microphone 118 Mirror mode 26 MIX 61 Moisture - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 126
review 41, 94 REC START/STOP button 25 Recording 25 126 Recording time 16 REMAINING 65 Remaining battery TRANS TIME 59 Transmitter 120 Tripod receptacle 116 Troubleshooting 89 TV 48 TV color systems 101 items ...........53 Using your camcorder abroad 101 V VCR HDV/DV 66 VF B.LIGHT 64 - Sony HDRFX7E | User Manual - Page 127
W Warning indicators 98 Warning messages 99 WB SHIFT 37 White balance 35 WHITE FADER 60 WHT BAL button 35 Wide angle 30 WIDE CONV 57 Windows 83 WORLD TIME 71 Write-protect tab .........102, 104 Z Zebra 34 ZEBRA switch 34 Zero set memory 46 ZERO SET MEMORY button 46 Zoom 30 Zoom lever
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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-FX7E
Enjoying pictures with
high definition quality
9
Getting Started
13
Recording/
Playback
25
Using the Menu
53
Dubbing/Editing
73
Using a Computer
83
Troubleshooting
89
Additional Information
101
Quick Reference
116