Sony HDR-FX1 User Manual

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Read 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 power source ................................................................................. 14

Step 3: Turning the power on................................................................... 14

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder...................................... 15

Adjusting the LCD panel ........................................................................................... 15

Adjusting the viewfinder ............................................................................................ 15

Step 5: Setting the date and time............................................................. 16

Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape.............................................................. 17

Step 7: Setting the screen language........................................................ 18

Recording

Recording movies .................................................................................... 20

Recording for a longer time ................................................................................ 22

Using zoom ............................................................................................................... 22

Recording in mirror mode ......................................................................................... 23

Displaying the recording setup information – Status check ...................................... 24

Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 25

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 25

Recording the subject lit by strong light – SPOT LIGHT ........................................... 25

Adjusting the white balance ...................................................................................... 26

Recording using manual adjustments...................................................... 27

Adjusting the iris ........................................................................................................ 28

Adjusting the gain ..................................................................................................... 28

Adjusting the shutter speed ...................................................................................... 29

Adjusting the volume of light – ND FILTER .............................................................. 30

Displaying the zebra pattern to adjust the brightness ............................................... 31

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Sony HDR-FX1 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder