Color Correction
The Color Correction function allows users to adjust the color of a target object without affecting the color of other objects. This feature can be used to create special effects, for example, showing the color of a red apple only on B&W picture. Up to two colors can be selected as target colors and each can be controlled in terms of color phase, color phase width and color gain as well as skin color.

DVCAM Support
The DVCAM and DV formats are supported by the HVR Series to offer full backward compatibility with the standard definition DV world. Users can also select 16:9 and 4:3 modes both for DVCAM and DV operation.

Versatile Timecode/Userbit Operation
Timecode/Userbit Preset function allows any time to be selected as a starting timecode. Also, "DF" or "NDF," "Rec Run" or "Free Run" and "Regenerate" or "Preset" can be selected for the timecode operation.

Viewfinder B/W and Color Selectable
The user can operate the viewfinder in color or in black-and-white.

Simultaneous Operation of LCD panel and Viewfinder
The camcorder's LCD panel and viewfinder can be operated simultaneously. "LCD panel" or "VF turn on" can be selected through the "VF Power" menu. If "Auto" is selected, the viewfinder will turn on only when the LCD panel is closed, and if "On" is selected, both LCD panel and Viewfinder will be operating.

All Scan Mode
"All Scan Mode" is similar to the "Under Scan Mode" of other camcorders. This feature is useful when checking image quality for Web applications. However, unlike the "Under Scan Mode" the HV blanking area is not displayed.

Auto Exposure Override
While in the Auto Iris mode, AE can be shifted by using Iris dial. This allows the user to adjust Iris easily (or Gain if Gain is set to Auto).

Black Stretch
Black Stretch function raises only the black portion of an image to broaden dynamic range.

4:3 Output
The HVR-Z1U offers several features useful for videographers who also need to output 4:3 images. The converted SD output (i.LINKr Output, S-Video Output or Composite Output) can be connected to compatible SD devices. If the monitor is 4:3, "Letter Box" can be selected and if the monitor is 16:9, "Squeeze" can be selected.

Setup Level Select
Setup level can be selected between 0% and 7.5% when the camcorder is operated in SD mode. This function is available only in NTSC mode. AF Assist
Auto Focus Assist function allows the user to control the focus while in auto focus mode. This function is very useful for "touching up" the focus if needed.

External Record Control
External devices such as VTRs or HDD recorders can be controlled via i.LINK. "Rec Control Mode" menu and "Stand-by Command" menu are in the "External Rec Control" menu. "Rec Control Mode" menu can control "Synchronous" or "Relay." "Synchronous" starts the recording process in both the external device and the camcorder. And "Relay" starts the external device when the camcorder is stopped. "Stand-by Command" menu can be selected as "Rec Pause" or "Stop." "Rec Pause" can trigger to the external device when Rec Pause button is pushed.

White Balance Outdoor Level Shift
When the white balance is selected in "Outdoor" mode, it can be shifted (-7~0-+7) either through the menu or Assign Button. This feature allows the user to adjust the white balance with fixed color temperature.

Hyper Gain
Hyper gain (more than 18 dB) enables image acquisition in extreme low-light conditions, even less than 3 lux.

All Display Off
Display mode can be selected if the "Display" function is assigned. In the "All Display Off" mode, only mode status on the LCD panel or viewfinder is shown.

Zoom Display Selectable
Zoom display type can be selected by "Bar" or "Number." When "Number" is selected, it will be displayed from "0" to "99" following the zoom position. This is useful for remembering the zoom position with an actual number.

Selectable Peaking Level and Color
Peaking color and level can be selected. Color can be selected from "White," "Red" and "Yellow," and "Level" can be selected from "High," "Middle" and "Low." On the HDR-FX1, it is fixed as White and Middle.

Expanded Focus Off Mode
Expand focus can be changed to normal with two selections: "Auto Off" and "Manual Off." In addition to the "Auto Off" mode provided on the HDV consumer camcorder, "Manual Off" mode is added for the HVR-Z1U. When "Manual Off" is selected, the expanded focus will change to normal when the Expand Focus button is pushed again.

Safety Zone and 4:3 Marker
"Safety Zone" and "4:3 Marker" are added in the Marker menu, in addition to the "Center Marker" on the HDV consumer camcorder. "Safety zone" displays the inner area of the screen and "4:3 Marker" displays the 4:3 area in order to define picture width when the shot is used both for 16:9 and 4:3 display. All markers can be displayed simultaneously.

XLR Connectors and Mic Power Supply
Two XLR connectors are provided and a built-in stereo microphone is standard. Mic Phantom power is supplied via XLR connectors.

Independent Audio Record Level Set
Each channel of audio record level can be controlled independently.

Audio Monitoring
Various modes are available for audio monitoring, such as Ch1 and Ch2, Ch1 only, Ch2 only and Ch1+Ch2 Mixed.