Sony Handycam HDR-FX1000 Manuals

US 4-111-862-11(1) © 2008 Sony Corporation Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-FX1000 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality 12 Getting Started 16 Recording/ Playback 28 Using the Menu 62 Dubbing/Editing 84 Using a Computer 91 Troubleshooting 94 Additional Information 107 Quick Reference 123 Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía rápida en español 135 http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

SERVICE MANUAL Sony EMCS Co. LEVEL 2 Link SERVICE NOTE MODEL INFORMATION TABLE SPECIFICATIONS FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM BLOCK DIAGRAMS DISASSEMBLY PRINTED WIRING BOARDS REPAIR PARTS LIST SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS Link Revision History Revision History HDR-FX1000/FX1000E_L2 Ver. 1.2 2009.03 DIGITAL HD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part num- ber specified. Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié. 2009C0800-1 © 2009.03 Published by Kohda TEC 9-852-622-33 RMT-831 US Model Canadian Model AEP Model UK Model E Model Australian Model Hong Kong Model Chinese Model Korea Model Tourist Model Japanese Model HDR-FX1000/FX1000E N MECHANISM (MDX-N220) Photo: HDR-FX1000 Revised-1 Replace the previously issued SERVICE MANUAL 9-852-622-32 with this Manual.

HDR-FX1000 High Defi nition MiniDV (HDV™) Handycam ® Camcorder The Sony® HDR-FX1000 Handycam® camcorder delivers HD-broadcast- quality moving images. with 24p Progressive Scan Mode, the HDR-FX1000’s high-quality lens lets you capture vibrant images with incredible details. cinematone Gamma™ and cinematone color technologies provide the color and gamma range to give your footage an even more fi lm-like feel. Film-Like Progressive Scan In addition to 1080/60i recording, the HDR-FX1000 offers 1080/24p and 1080/30p Progressive Scan modes for capturing videos with fi lm-like results. Signals scanned at 24p/30p are converted to 60i, then recorded onto MiniDV tape. This allows footage to be played and edited using existing HDV equipment. cinematone Gamma and cinematone color Cinematone Gamma technology deepens colors by allowing users to specify a gamma curve with contrast characteristics similar to those of fi lm. Cinematone Color technology recreates fi lm-like color tones. 3x 1/3” clearVid™ cMOS Sensors w/Exmor™ Technology The HDR-FX1000 features three 1/3” ClearVid CMOS Sensors, each having 1,120k total pixels. The 3 independent CMOS sensors each handle one of the color elements — red, green, blue — for improved color reproduction. Dark scenes can be captured with low noise thanks to Exmor-derived technology that features a new column A/D converter and dual noise reduction. Minus Auto Gain control When shooting in overly bright conditions, this feature enables the selection of gain settings in the negative range for satisfying results with minimal noise. Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP) Technology To record HD videos with stunningly beautiful colors, the HDR-FX1000 uses an EIP processor to process the vast amounts of pixel data coming from its 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensors. Working together, the EIP and 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor imaging system provide extremely high image quality with smooth gradations and detailed image reproduction. G Lens: 29.5mm wide-Angle to 590mm (20x) Telephoto Equipped with a 29.5mm wide-angle G Lens made from an advanced 10 group, 15 element lens including Extra-low Dispersion glass. This reduces chromatic aberration caused by light refraction and produces video with extremely low color fringing. The 20x optical zoom (29.5mm-590mm: 35mm conversion) lets you zoom in on faraway subjects with no loss in image quality. Superior Low-Light Shooting capabilities Lets you shoot in light as low as 1.5 lux (at 1/30 fi xed shutter speed with auto iris and auto gain). This allows you to capture sharp detail and brilliant colors even in less-than-perfect conditions where professional lighting cannot be used. Additional Features • 3x Built-in Neutral Density (ND) Filters • 3x Manual Rings for Superior Control: Zoom, Focus and Iris • 3.2” Xtra Fine LCD™ Display (921K pixels) • Optical SteadyShot™ Image Stabilization • Manual Gain/Shutter/White Balance Adjustment • 2:3 Pull-down to 60i for Editing on Most HDV Software • Minus Auto Gain Control (Minus AGC) • Assign Buttons • Additional Record and Zoom Lever Control on Handle • 0.45” Xtra Fine LCD™ View Finder • HDMI™ Connection Prosumer HD Sony Electronics Inc. | 16530 Via Esprillo | San Diego, CA 92127 | 1.800.222.7669 | www.sony.com