3-868-500-03 (1) Digital Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record CAUTION The model and serial numbers are located on the top. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. For the customers in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Product Configurations ............................. 6 Features ...................................................... 7 Camera features ............................................7 VTR features.................................................8 Location and Function of Parts ................ 9 Front view.....................................................9 Right side view ...........................................10 Left and upper view ................................
Recording Analog Composite Signals (with a CBK-SC01 InstalledDSR-450WS/450WSP only) ............... 64 Playing and Checking Recorded Contents ............................................. 65 Checking the recorded contents immediately after shooting — Recording Review.65 Checking the recording on the color video monitor ..............................................65 Setting the date/time of the internal clock ............................................... 105 Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches ......
Chapter 1 Overview Overview Chapter Product Configurations The DSR-400/450WS Digital Camcorder series is made up of the DSR-400K/400PK, DSR-400L/400PL, and DSR-450WSL/450WSPL models depending on the product configuration, as shown in the figure below. The camcorders comprise both NTSC and PAL versions. The operation of the basic camcorder is the same in all cases.
images. (The video image is recorded as an interlaced scan signal (60i) by 2-3 pull-down conversion.) Features * * “DVCAM” and “Power HAD” are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Camera features 2/3-inch Power HAD EX CCDs The three high-sensitivity, low-smear 2/3-inch Power HAD EX CCDs provide high image quality putting this camera at the top of its class for a standard NTSC/PAL definition camcorder.
Chapter 1 Overview to a value close to the scan frequency of a computer display, so that the horizontal band and flicker that appear when recording a computer display can be reduced. • Slow shutter (DSR-450WS/450WSP only) A slow shutter function allows you to set the exposure time longer than 1 frame. By doing so, sensitivity is improved dramatically. Also, dreamlike images using the afterimages can be shot.
Location and Function of Parts Front view Chapter 1 Overview 5 VF connector 6 Lens mount 7 FILTER selector 8 ZEBRA button 1 Lens mount cap 9 ASSIGN 1/2 switches 2 LENS connector 0 Lens locking lever qa MENU knob qs SHUTTER switch 3 REC button 4 AUTO W/B BAL switch a Lens mount cap Remove by pushing up the lens locking lever (page 10). When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for protection from dust. b LENS connector (12-pin) Connect the lens cable.
Chapter 1 Overview * The range over which the subject is sharply in focus. Thus, “reducing the depth of field” means that the range is reduced as well, and “increasing the depth of field” means that it is increasing as well. k MENU knob Changes the page selection or a setting within the menu. h ZEBRA button Press to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the viewfinder screen. The zebra pattern is factory set to indicate picture areas where the video level is approximately 70%.
set this switch to MAN. However, when using the interval recording mode, the video light is automatically turned on immediately before recording starts. • To ensure proper operation of the video light, Sony recommends the use of the battery pack BP-GL65, BP-GL95, or BP-L60S with the camcorder. * DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control): Against a very bright background with the iris opening adjusted to the subject, objects in the background will be lost in the glare.
Left side of the LCD monitor 1 LCD button 2 RESET button Chapter 1 Overview 3 DISPLAY button 4 DISP SEL button a LCD button Controls the LCD monitor. Each time pressing this button, the setting changes as follows. L: The LCD monitor is adjusted for viewing indoors. H: The LCD monitor is adjusted for viewing outdoors. OFF: The LCD monitor is turned off. b RESET (counter reset) button Resets the display of the time data when the LCD monitor display is set to STATUS with the DISP SEL button.
Rear section 1 PLAY button and indicator 2 REW button and indicator REV EDIT SEARCH PLAY F FWD FWD STOP 4 F FWD button and indicator 5 STOP button 6 WARNING indicator 7 TAPE indicator 8 Built-in speaker Chapter 1 Overview 3 EDIT SEARCH +FWD/–REV buttons REW 9 AUDIO adjustment cover 0 EARPHONE jack a PLAY button and indicator Press to view a playback image using the viewfinder or a LCD monitor. The indicator lights during playback.
Operation panel under the AUDIO adjustment cover 5 Arrow key 1 MONITOR OUT CHARACTER switch 2 MONITOR SELECT switch AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 MIX CH-2 6 AUDIO LEVEL controls ON OFF Chapter 1 Overview MONITOR MONITOR OUT SELECT CHARACTER 3 PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch 7 F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch PRESET REGEN CLOCK F-RUN SET R-RUN AUDIO SELECT LITHIUM BATT FRONT MIC LOW OUT 4 Lithium battery compartment CH-1 REC TRIGGER ON OFF CH-1 AUDIO IN PARALLEL INT ONLY EXT ONLY FRONT WRR REAR 9 AUDIO IN switches 0 R
The following settings can be made on the AUDIO page of the MAINTENANCE menu. • Audio recording format Select either Fs48K or 32K. • Audio reference level Select either –12 dB or –20 dB (DSR-400/450WS), –12 dB or –18 dB (DSR-400P/450WSP). • Audio fade-in/fade-out Select either ON or OFF. j REC TRIGGER (external VTR trigger) switch Sets the function of the REC button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens when an external VTR is connected to the (i.LINK) DV OUT connector (page 18).
f Viewfinder fitting shoe Attach the DXF-801 Viewfinder. Chapter 1 Overview g LIGHT (video light) connector (2-pin, female) A video light with a maximum power consumption of 50 W, such as the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent can be connected (page 33). h MIC IN (microphone input) (+48V) connector (XLR type, 3-pin, female) Connect the supplied microphone to this connector.
g TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC type) To synchronize the time code of the camcorder to an external time code, connect the camcorder to the external equipment with the reference time code using this connector. For details about how to adjust the pad, see “Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position” on page 32.
e “Memory Stick” slot i WRR connector (7-pin) Connect a CA-WR855 Camera Adaptor with attached WRR-855 UHF Synthesizer Tuner. For details, see “Using a wireless microphone system” on page 35. Chapter 1 Overview j “Memory Stick” access indicator “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick”. The “Memory Stick” access indicator lights up when the “Memory Stick” is being accessed for reading or writing. For details about how to insert a “Memory Stick”, see “To insert a “Memory Stick”” on page 109.
Lens VCL-917BY Zoom Lens (DSR-400K/400PK only) 8 Iris ring 2 MACRO selector 9 RET button 3 Zoom ring 4 Focus ring 0 Motorized zoom lever qa Iris mode selector Chapter 1 Overview 1 F.f adjustment ring and F.f fixing knob Lens hood qs Instant automatic iris adjustment button 5 ZOOM selector 6 Focal servo module connector qd VTR button 7 Zoom remote control connector qf MACRO ring a F.f (flange focal length) adjustment ring and F.f fixing knob F.
m VTR button This button starts and stops recording on the VTR. Press it once to start recording, and once more to stop. n MACRO (close-up) ring For close-up, turn this ring while holding the MACRO selector down. Chapter 1 Overview In the recording pause state, the camcorder waits for a certain period of time in the standby-on mode and then automatically switches to standby-off mode.
f TALLY (tally) indicator (green) Flashes when the camcorder is in Interval Rec mode. Flashing quickens while you are shooting in Interval Rec mode. g REC/TALLY (recording/tally) indicators (red) Functions as follows. • Flashes from the time when you press the REC button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens until recording starts, then stay on continuously during recording. • Indicates a fault (page 125). The lower indicator can also function by setting in the menu (page 87).
Chapter 1 Overview b Trigger mode PARA: Operates both internal and external VTRs. INT: Operates the internal VTR only. EXT: Operates the external VTR only. k Iris setting/auto iris override Indicates the F value (iris setting) of the lens. Also, the auto iris override is displayed using two squares which appear in the upper and lower parts respectively. c Extender “EX” is displayed when a lens extender is used. For details, see “Adjusting the iris” on page 55.
Status display on the LCD monitor The following display appears when the LCD monitor display is set to STATUS with the DISP SEL button. Chapter 1 Overview q White balance memory Indicates the currently selected white balance automatic adjustment memory. A: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A. B: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to B. P: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST or when the preset button on an RM-B150 has been pushed. T: Displayed when ATW is being used.
f Audio format Indicates the audio format of image that is currently playing or being recorded. 32k: 12 bit Fs32K (4ch mode) 44.1k: 16 bit Fs44.1K (2ch mode) 48k: 16 bit Fs48K (2ch mode) Chapter 1 Overview Note Recording in 16 bit Fs32K and 16 bit Fs44.1K are not possible on the camcorder. h Audio level indicators Indicates the audio recording or playback levels of channel 1 and channel 2. i Lithium backup battery warning Appears when the voltage of the internal lithium backup battery (CR2032) is low.
l Warning indicators Displays warnings when trouble with recording or moisture condensation occurs. For details, see “Operation Warnings” on page 125. TCG and UBG can be displayed when the tape is stopped and during recording, and TCR and UBR are displayed during playback. CLK can be displayed when the center of the arrow key is pressed while TC is being displayed by pressing the DISPLAY button.
Note Chapter 1 Overview 26 If you lose the CD-ROM disc or become unable to read its content, for example because of a hardware failure, you can purchase a new CD-ROM disc to replace one that has been lost or damaged. Contact your Sony service representative. • Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Preparation Chapter This camcorder uses a lithium battery to retain stored data. When using the camcorder for the first time, be sure to attach the supplied lithium battery (CR2032). The camcorder will not operate correctly without this lithium battery. After attaching the lithium battery, set the date and time of the internal clock (see “Setting the date/time of the internal clock” on page 105). Notes • Carefully read the instructions for attaching and replacing the lithium battery.
Preparing the Lens Mounting the lens Mount the lens using the following procedure. For information about using the lens, refer to the operating instructions for the lens. Chapter 2 Preparation 3 Adjusting the flange focal length It is necessary to adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the lens flange to the plane of the image along the optical axis) in the following cases.
Preparing a Power Supply 2 Slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder. The following power supplies are recommended for the camcorder. • BP-GL65/GL95/L60S Lithium-ion Battery Pack • AC power using the AC-550, AC-DN2, AC-DN10 AC adaptor “LOCK” arrow Using a battery pack When a BP-GL65/GL95/L60S Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for the time shown below. Model name Operating time BP-GL65 Approx.
To use the AC-DN10 AC adaptor Mount an AC-DN10 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply. The AC-DN10 can supply up to 100 W of power. to an AC power source Adjusting the Viewfinder Chapter 2 Preparation Depending on the eyesight of the operator — whether longsighted or shortsighted — the optimal position of the viewfinder image varies. Adjusting brightness, contrast, and so on, improves the visibility of the viewfinder screen.
To use the camcorder with your left eye By fitting a left eye adaptor to the DXF-801, you can use the camcorder with your left eye to the viewfinder. Note You cannot stow the camcorder in the carrying case with the left-eye adaptor attached. For details, consult your Sony dealer. For details, consult your Sony dealer. To adjust contrast and brightness Carry out these adjustments with the color bars displayed. 1 Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to the BARS position. The color bars appear in the viewfinder.
Using the Shoulder Strap 1 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting. You can shift the shoulder pad backward or forward by up to 35 mm (1 7/16 inches). This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder. Chapter 2 Preparation g 1,3 Pull up the strap to lock the fitting. Clip 2 Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the other side of the grip in the same way.
Using a Video Light First fit the VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod, then mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor. You can use the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent for this camcorder. Use a video light powered by 12 V with maximum power consumption of 50 W. • If you connect the video light to the LIGHT connector on the camcorder and set the LIGHT switch to AUTO, you can turn the light on and off automatically as you start and stop the VTR operation.
Preparing Audio Input System To use the microphone detached from the camcorder You can use the supplied microphone detached from the camcorder. Using the supplied microphone 1 Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder clamp. Chapter 2 Preparation Clamp of the microphone holder Connect to the MIC IN connector. Set the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) switch for the desired audio recording channel to FRONT.
Use the microphone adaptor when using a smalldiameter external microphone. When attaching an ECM-670, use the microphone adaptor supplied with these microphone. Open the CAC-12. 4 Set the switches as follows. • Set the AUDIO IN input selection switch as indicated below, depending on the type of microphone used. - When using a microphone with an internal power supply, set it to MIC (center). - When using a microphone with an external power supply, set it to MIC +48V ON (right).
For details on using the wireless microphone system, see the operating instructions for the microphone and tuner. To attach a WRR-861/862 (When using a BP-GL65/GL95/L60S Battery Pack) To attach a WRR-855 1 1 Open the cover of the WRR connector. Attach a WRR tuner fitting (not supplied, service part number A-8278-057-A) to the back of the camcorder. 1 Use a Phillips type screwdriver to tighten the four screws placed in the tuner fitting as illustrated below.
4 Connect the tuner power cord to the DC OUT connector of the camcorder, and the audio output cable to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector. 5 Set the switches as below. Connecting line input audio equipment 1 Connect an audio mixer or other external audio system component to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connector as shown below. Connecting the RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit enables remote control of the principal camera and VTR functions.
Function of the REC button when the remote control unit is connected You can select the function of the REC button on the camcorder when the remote control unit is connected, using the RM REC START item on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu. Chapter 2 Preparation To disable the camcorder REC button and the lens VTR button On the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, set RM REC START to RM. If the REC SWITCH function is assigned to the ASSIGN switch, this setting also disables these controls.
Chapter 2 Preparation To use settings of the paint adjustment data stored in the “independent data region” even when a remote control unit is connected Set RM COMMON MEMORY to ON on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu. In this case, the settings stored in the “independent data region” will be renewed according to the change made by remote control unit. Thus, the settings of the paint data made with the remote control unit can be retained even if the remote control unit is removed.
Connections Chapter 3 Connections Connecting a Monitor As illustrated below, you can connect a color video monitor to the MONITOR OUT or VIDEO OUT connector of the camcorder.
Using an i.LINK Connection Using the (i.LINK) DV OUT connector, you can connect external recording equipment to the camcorder. In this section, connections to equipment using DVCAM or DV format are explained. Note When there is no equipment connected to the (i.LINK) DV OUT connector on the camcorder, the setting of the REC TRIGGER switch does not affect the internal VTR. Making a backup of the images being recorded The audio and image being recorded can be backed up on an external VTR through i.
To record by clip using the internal VTR while simultaneously recording on an external VTR While recording material consecutively by time on an external VTR, the material needed for editing can be recorded clip by clip using the internal VTR of the camcorder. 1 Set the REC TRIGGER switch to INT ONLY. 2 Press the recording button of the external VTR. Recording starts on the external VTR. 3 Press the REC button on the camcorder. Chapter 3 Connections Recording starts on the internal VTR.
To control the camcorder from the VTR using the editing function To control the camcorder from a non-linear editing system By connecting a VTR with an i.LINK connector to the (i.LINK) DV OUT connector of the camcorder using an i.LINK cable (DV cable), you can control playback and recording of the camcorder and perform cut editing and digital copy. Using the i.LINK cable (DV cable), you can transfer video and audio signals to a non-linear editing system from the camcorder.
Other Connections Example 1: When camcorder 2 is synchronized with the signal of camcorder 1 DSR-450WS/450WSP Connecting a number of camcorders Chapter 3 Connections When using two or more synchronized camcorders, connect an external sync signal to the GENLOCK IN connector, supplying a VBS or BS signal. The camcorder will then operate synchronized to this signal. You can adjust the synchronization using the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Recording and Playback Chapter To insert a mini-size cassette Insert the cassette with the cassette window (on the front) facing outward. Push the cassette between the both guides. Inserting a Cassette 1 2 Set the POWER switch to ON. Guides While sliding the OPEN lever in the direction of the arrow, open the cassette lid. 4 Mini-size cassette match marks Close the cassette lid until it clicks. Top of the lid Press the lid firmly until it clicks.
inserted in the correct position or may cause a malfunction. • When inserting a cassette, hold the center of the cassette and insert it straight toward the compartment. Holding the side of the cassette may cause it to be inserted incorrectly. • When inserting a cassette, put the camcorder on a horizontal and stable surface. Basic Procedure for Shooting 2 8 Chapter 4 Recording and Playback 11 12,13 1 1 Set the POWER switch to ON.
8 If required, switch on the center marker and/or safety zone in the viewfinder image. Recording For details, see “Setting the marker display” on page 100. Also, press the ZEBRA button to display zebra pattern in the viewfinder. 9 If necessary, adjust the white balance and black balance (page 50). 10 If necessary, adjust the iris and gain. For details about the adjustment of iris, see “Iris ring” on page 19, “Instant automatic iris adjustment button” on page 19, and “Adjusting the iris” on page 55.
and may not record and or play back correctly. For instructions on removing tape slack, see next page. • Follow the instructions in “Inserting a Cassette” on page 45 to insert a cassette, or the camcorder may be damaged. To prevent accidental erasure Set the REC/SAVE switch to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents.
Compatibility on editing using DV connectors When this digital camcorder is connected to other DVCAM or DV video equipment using DV cable (i.LINK cable), the recording format of edited tapes is defined according to recorder’s format as described below. Read through “Limitations on editing” before editing, because you may find the limitations when you use the tapes edited in some conditions.
Adjusting the black balance/white balance To ensure excellent image quality when using this camcorder, conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance be adjusted. If the black balance or white balance adjustment is started, messages that report on the progress and results are displayed on the viewfinder screen when the VF DISP MODE item is set to 2 or 3 on the VF DISP 1 page of the OPERATION menu. 2 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLACK and release the switch.
To adjust the white balance 3 It is necessary to adjust the white balance each time the principal lighting source changes. 1 Place a white test card under the same lighting conditions as for the subject to be shot and zoom up to it. Alternatively, any white object such as a cloth or a wall can be used. The absolute minimum white area is as follows. Set the switches and selectors as shown in the figure below. FILTER selector Rectangle centered on the screen.
Note If the camera has a zoom lens with an automatic iris, the iris may hunt.* To prevent this, adjust the iris gain knob (indicated as IG, IS, or S) on the lens. For details, refer to the lens operation manual. * Hunting: Repeated brightening and darkening of the image, resulting from repeated response to automatic iris control.
Shutter mode Shutter speed Application To select the shutter mode and shutter speed ECS (Extended Clear Scan) DSR-400/ 450WS Scan Mode: I 60.0 to 6000 Hz Scan Mode: PsF 30.0 to 7000 Hz Scan Mode: 24P 2) 24.0 to 5000 Hz DSR400P/ 450WSP Scan Mode: I 50.0 to 6000 Hz Scan Mode: PsF 25.0 to 6000 Hz For obtaining images with no horizontal bands of noise when shooting subjects such as monitor screens. Use the SHUTTER switch to select a shutter mode or a standard-mode shutter speed.
4 Before the shutter setting indication in step 3 disappears, push the SHUTTER switch down to SELECT again. Repeat this until the desired mode or speed appears. The settings of mode and speed preselected on the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu displayed. Note that all modes and all standard-mode speeds listed in the table on page 52 are preselected using the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu.
3 Turn the MENU knob until ON appears, then press the MENU knob. Adjusting the iris z changes to b, ? changes to z, and the selection is set. To set another mode or speed, return to step 2. To set the automatic iris Note that only the mode and the shutter speeds set to ON can be selected with the SHUTTER switch. The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to aid the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent blown-out highlights.
appear in the upper part to the left of the F number in the iris indication. To stop down the iris by 0.5 stop Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camcorder. One bar (s) appears in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication. To stop down the iris by 1 stop Turn the MENU knob further clockwise as seen from the front of the camcorder. Two bars (ss) appear in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication.
You can see the iris sensitivity trimmer when removing the gum cap on the front of the lens driving unit. Use a miniscrewdriver to turn the trimmer. If you turn it clockwise, the sensitivity increases, and if you turn it counterclockwise, the sensitivity decreases. It is recommended that you confirm the iris sensitivity after replacing the lens.
2 Press the DISPLAY button of the LCD monitor to display TC on the counter display section. 3 Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET. 4 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. 5 6 Note The first (left-most) digit of time code flashes. When the scan mode is 24P, see “Setting the CCD scan mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)” on page 107 (DSR450WS only). Use the arrow key to set the time code value including the last (right-most) digit of the time code.
synchronize the time code generators of other camcorders/ VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder. To synchronize the time code Connections for time code synchronization Connect both the reference video signal and the external time code as illustrated below.
• When the internal time code generator is set to F-RUN mode, the precision of the synchronization may be reduced if you turn the POWER switch off and on or keep the camcorder turned off for a long time. • When the GENLOCK item is set to OFF on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu, the time code cannot be synchronized with the reference video signal. In this case, set the GENLOCK item to ON.
Back Space Editing This section describes the steps for recording several scenes continuously. 1 Follow steps in “Basic Procedure for Shooting” on page 46 to begin recording. To continue the time code that has been recorded on the tape, set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to RRUN. 2 camcorder is in standby-off mode, it takes time for the recording to start after pressing the REC button.
4 Press the STOP button when the tape reaches the position where you want to start the new recording (see the figure in step 3). 1 Insert the cassette containing the previous recording. 2 Perform steps 2 to 11 in “Basic Procedure for Shooting” on page 46. 3 Press and hold either of the +FWD or –REV button of the EDIT SEARCH +FWD/–REV buttons. This stops playback. 5 Press the RET button on the lens.
You can select either 30S, 1M, 5M, 10M, 30M, or 1H. Here S means seconds (30S is 30 seconds), M means minutes (5M is 5 minutes), and H means hours (1H is one hour). Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec) 3 Interval Rec mode is effective for shooting objects that move very slowly. As shown in the following figure, you need to set the recording time for one recording session (REC TIME) and the total time consisting of one recording session and the following interval (INTERVAL TIME).
The camcorder starts recording in Interval Rec mode. When you use the pre-lighting function, recording starts after the light is switched on. While recording in Interval Rec mode, the TALLY indicator (green) in the viewfinder flashes (4 flashes/ second) and the message “INTERVAL” appears on the viewfinder screen. While recording, the REC indicator in the viewfinder lights.
Playing and Checking Recorded Contents By pressing the PLAY button, you can review any length of recording on the viewfinder screen in black and white or in color on the LCD monitor. There are two other ways to review the recording. • Recording review: You can view the last two to ten seconds of the recording on the viewfinder screen in black and white or in color on the LCD monitor.
Menu Displays and Detailed Settings Chapter Menu Organization and Operation The following shows the organization of menus in this camcorder. For details about USER MENU CUSTOMIZE, see “Editing the USER menu” on page 95. The USER menu consisting of items and pages registered at the factory is used. The number in parenthesis is the page number that setting is displayed on.
1st hierarchy Menu selection 2nd hierarchy 3rd hierarchy Page 8 CLOCK ADJUST (91) HOUR (91) MIN (91) SEC (91) YEAR (91) MONTH (91) DAY (91) OUTPUT LCD BRIGHT LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOR REAR BNC OUT SEL 2) MONITOR OUT MONI OUT VFDISP MONI OUT MENU MONI OUT TC MONI OUT MARKER MONI OUT ZEBRA FUNCTION 1 ASSIGN SW <1> ASSIGN SW <2> ASSIGN SW <3> ASSIGN SW <4> DF/NDF 3) INTERVAL REC REC TIME INTERVAL TIME PRE-LIGHTING FUNCTION 2 D5600 WIDE AWB WHITE SWITCH SHOCKLESS WHITE ATW SPEED LOW LIGHT LO
Menu selection 2nd hierarchy 1st hierarchy Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings (Continued) MARKER 2 USER BOX USER BOX WIDTH USER BOX HEIGHT USER BOX H POS USER BOX V POS CENTER H POS CENTER V POS GAIN SW GAIN LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN TURBO TURBO SW IND VF SETTING ZEBRA ZEBRA SELECT ZEBRA1 DET LEVEL ZEBRA1 APT LEVEL ZEBRA2 DET LEVEL VF DETAIL LEVEL VF ASPECT 1) AUTO IRIS IRIS OVERRIDE IRIS SPEED CLIP HIGH LIGHT IRIS WINDOW IRIS WINDOW IND IRIS VAR WIDTH IRIS VAR HEIGHT IRIS VAR H POS
Menu selection 1st hierarchy 2nd hierarchy PAINT LENS FILE LENS FILE SELECT F.
Menu selection 1st hierarchy Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings MAINTENANCE (Continued) 70 Menu Organization and Operation 2nd hierarchy 3rd hierarchy DETAIL 2 KNEE APERTURE KNEE APT LVL DETAIL COMB CROSS COLOR CROSS COLOR LVL DETAIL LIMIT DTL WHT LMT DTL BLK LMT DTL V-BLK LMT DETAIL 3 FINE DTL FINE DTL LVL V DTL CREATION H/V CONTROL MODE SKIN DETAIL SKIN DETAIL ALL SKIN DETECT SKIN AREA IND SKIN DTL SELECT SKIN DETAIL SKIN DETAIL LVL SKIN DTL SAT SKIN DTL HUE SKIN DTL WIDTH MTX LIN
Menu selection 2nd hierarchy 1st hierarchy BLACK SHADING BLK SHAD CH SEL R/G/B BLK H SAW R/G/B BLK H PARA R/G/B BLK V SAW R/G/B BLK V PARA BLACK SAW/PARA MASTER BLACK MASTER GAIN(TMP) BATTERY BEFORE END 1 END1 BEFORE END 2 END 2 BEFORE END 3 END 3 AUDIO AU MODE AU HEADROOM AU FADE AU SG(1KHz) F AUDIO VOL VTR MODE REC TALLY BLINK STBY OFF TIMER REC FORMAT SETUP ADD 1) PRESET WHT COLOR TEMP COLOR FINE
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Menu selection 1st hierarchy FILE Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings (Continued) 72 Menu Organization and Operation 2nd hierarchy 3rd hierarchy USER FILE USER FILE LOAD USER FILE SAVE F. ID USER PRESET USER FILE 2 STORE USR PRESET CLEAR USR PRESET CUSTOMIZE RESET LOAD CUSTOM DATA LOAD OUT OF USER BEFORE FILE PAGE USER LOAD WHITE ALL FILE ALL FILE LOAD ALL FILE SAVE F. ID ALL PRESET STORE ALL PRESET CLEAR ALL PRESET SCENE FILE 1 2 3 4 5 STANDARD SCENE RECALL SCENE STORE F.
Menu selection 2nd hierarchy 1st hierarchy DIAGNOSIS 3rd hierarchy RESET METER DRUM RUNNING TAPE RUNNING OPERATION THREADING DRUM RUNNING-2 TAPE RUNNING-2 OPERATION-2 THREADING-2 TIME/DATE CLOCK ADJUST HOUR MIN SEC YEAR MONTH DAY DEV STATUS 1 I/O FP1 FP2 CN FRAM AT EEPROM DCP1 DCP2 PA LSI PX BCS SCI SY RM 1) DEV STATUS 2 AUTO CHECK HUMID TIMER RESET OPTION BOARD 1) SDI OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT 1) Only for the DSR-450WS/450WSP The TOP menu The TOP menu consists of the following submenus.
The OPERATION menu This menu contains items for changing settings according to conditions related to the subject when the camcorder is being operated. The PAINT menu This menu contains items for making detailed image adjustments while using a waveform monitor to monitor the waveforms output by the camera. Support of a video engineer is usually required to use this menu.
Menu list The pages of the menu that have been registered in the USER menu at the factory are indicated by the page (Page1 to 8) in the “USER menu” column. The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to add and delete pages in the USER menu to suit your requirements. Note When the setting range in the “Settings” column is surrounded by parentheses ( ), the setup value is a relative value. The setting range shown on the menu screen may differ from what is shown in the manual.
Page Item Settings Default USER Description menu File FUNCTION 1 ASSIGN SW <1> OFF/ MARKER/ ATW/LENS RET/REC SWITCH/ TURBO SWITCH ATW Page7 See “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” on page 106. AP DF/NDF DF/NDF DF INTERVAL REC OFF/ON OFF REC TIME 0.5S/1.0S/ 1.5S/2.0S/5S/ 10S/30S/1M/ 5M/10M 0.
Page Item VF DISP 2 Settings Default USER Description menu File DISP COLOR TEMP OFF/ON OFF – AP DISP BATT REMAIN AUTO/VOLT/ INT INT See “Selecting the display items” on page 98. DISP DC IN OFF/ON OFF OFF/ON ON OFF/ON OFF OFF/ON OFF Page6 See “Setting the marker display” on page 100.
Page Item Settings Default USER Description menu File AUTO IRIS IRIS OVERRIDE OFF/ON OFF Page1 See “Adjusting the iris” on page 55. AP IRIS SPEED (–99 to 99) 0 – Adjusts the speed of automatic iris. A P Sc R St CLIP HIGH LIGHT OFF/ON OFF Turns the function that ignores detection of very bright highlights or reacts slowly to them on or off. AP IRIS WINDOW 1/2/3/4/5/VAR 1 See “Adjusting the iris” on page 55.
Page Item Settings Default USER Description menu File OFF/ON ON – See “To select the shutter mode and shutter speed” on page 53. The items which can be set differ depending on the CCD scan mode setting (page 108). AP LENS FILE SELECT 1 to 17 (17 only when serial lens connected) 1 – See “Selecting the lens file” on page 106. – F.ID Displays file name. Blank 16:9/4:3 SELECT 16:9 / 4:3 16:9 Page4 See “Selecting the aspect ratio (DSR- A P 450WS/450WSP only)” on page 106.
The PAINT menu Page Item Settings Default USER Description menu SW STATUS GAMMA OFF/ON ON – Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings BLACK/ FLARE Turns the chroma of the composite signal on or off. MATRIX Turns the linear matrix correction on or off. KNEE Turns the knee correction on or off. WHITE CLIP Turns the white clipping correction on A P Sc St or off. DETAIL Turns the detail signal on or off. APERTURE Turns the aperture function on or off.
Page Item Settings Default USER Description menu File GAMMA GAMMA OFF/ON ON – Turns the gamma correction function on or off. A P Sc St STEP GAMMA 0.35 to 0.90 (in 0.05 steps) 0.45 Sets the master gamma correction curve in steps. A P Sc R St MASTER GAMMA (–99 to 99) 0 Sets the master gamma correction curve. BLACK GAMMA R GAMMA Sets the R gamma correction curve. G GAMMA Sets the G gamma correction curve. B GAMMA Sets the B gamma correction curve.
Page Item Settings Default USER Description menu DETAIL 1 DETAIL OFF/ON ON – APERTURE DETAIL LEVEL (–99 to 99) 0 Page1 Sets the general level of the detail signal. – Sets the level of the V detail signal. CRISPENING Sets the crispening level. OFF/ON ON Turns the level depend function on or off. 0 Sets the level of the level depend. DETAIL FREQUENCY Sets the frequency of the H detail signal.
Page Item Settings Default USER Description menu MTX LINEAR MATRIX OFF/ON ON – Turns the linear matrix correction and A P Sc R St user set matrix correction functions on or off. MATRIX (USER) OFF Turns the user-set matrix correction function on or off. MATRIX (PRESET) ON Turns the preset matrix correction function on or off. 0 Sets the arbitrary R-G user-set matrix coefficients. MATRIX R-G MTX MULTI File (–99 to 99) MATRIX R-B Sets the arbitrary R-B user-set matrix coefficients.
Page Item Settings Default USER Description menu File LOW KEY SAT LOW KEY SAT OFF/ON OFF – A P Sc R St L.KEY SAT LEVEL (–99 to 99) 0 Sets the saturation level of the low luminance part. L.KEY SAT RANGE LOW/L.MID/ H.MID/HIGH HIGH Sets the luminance level at which the low key saturation function becomes effective. Y BLACK GAMMA OFF/ON OFF Turns the Y black gamma function on or off. Y BLK GAM LEVEL (–99 to 99) 0 Sets the gamma curve in the low luminance part. Y BLK GAM RANGE LOW/L.
Page Item Settings Default USER Description menu File BLACK SHADING BLK SHAD CH SEL R/G/B R – Selects the channel adjusted by this menu. AP R/G/B BLK H SAW (–99 to 99) 0 Compensates horizontal Saw black shading. P BATTERY R/G/B BLK H PARA Compensates horizontal Parabola black shading. R/G/B BLK V SAW Compensates vertical Saw black shading. R/G/B BLK V PARA Compensates vertical Parabola black shading.
Page Item Settings Default USER Description menu File AUDIO AU MODE FS32K/FS48K FS48K Page4 Sets the audio recording level. AP AU HEADROOM NTSC: –12dB/ –20dB PAL: –12dB/ –18dB NTSC: –20dB PAL: –18dB – AU FADE OFF/ON OFF Turns the audio fade-in and fade-out functions on or off. AU SG (1KHz) OFF/ON OFF Sets whether to output a 1 kHz test tone during the Color Bar mode or not.
Page Item Settings Default USER Description menu File AUTO IRIS 2 IRIS WINDOW 1/2/3/4/5/VAR 1 – Selects the auto iris detection window. VAR is variable. A P R St IRIS WINDOW IND OFF/ON OFF Turns on and off the function which displays a frame marker for the auto iris detection window. – IRIS LEVEL (–99 to 99) 0 Adjusts level of the auto iris target value.
Page Item Settings Default USER Description menu File GENLOCK GENLOCK OFF/ON ON – AP GL H PHASE (–99 to 99) 0 Page5 Sets genlock horizontal phase. GL SC PHASE ND COMP AUTO SHADING Turns genlock on and off. Sets genlock subcarrier phase. GL SC 0/180 SEL 0/180 180 ND OFFSET ADJUST OFF/ON OFF – Turns on and off the mode which sets – ND (neutral density) filter color compensation values. CLEAR ND OFFSET After asking YES/NO, executes the function.
Page Item Settings Default USER Description menu File ALL FILE ALL FILE LOAD Displays the FILE selection screen. EXEC – – ALL FILE SAVE Saves ALL file. F.ID Displays Blank character input mode (up to 16 character). Names ALL file. A ALL PRESET After asking YES/NO, executes the function. Returns items in ALL file to preset values. – STORE ALL PRESET EXEC Sets preset values of items in ALL file. CLEAR ALL PRESET SCENE FILE Loads ALL file.
Page Item LENS FILE 1 LENS FILE RECALL Displays the FILE selection LENS FILE STORE screen. LENS FILE 2 Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings LENS FILE 3 MEMORY STICK Settings Default USER Description menu File EXEC – – Saves lens file. F. ID Displays Blank character input mode (up to 16 characters). Names lens file. L LENS NO OFFSET After asking YES/NO, executes the function. EXEC Clears lens file. – SOURCE – MEMORY 1 Displays number of selected lens file.
The DIAGNOSIS menu Page Item Settings Default USER Description menu File HOURS METER RESET METER Displays the RESET METER selection screen. EXEC – – DRUM RUNNING 000000H to 999999H – TAPE RUNNING Displays the RESET METER selection screen. Display only. OPERATION THREADING 000000 to 999999 DRUM RUNNING–2 000000H to 999999H TAPE RUNNING–2 OPERATION–2 TIME/DATE 000000 to 999999 CLOCK ADJUST Displays the TIME ADJUST selection screen.
Page Item Settings Default USER Description menu File DEV STATUS 2 AUTO CHECK After asking YES/NO, executes the function. EXEC – – – – HUMID TIMER RESET OPTION BOARD SDI OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings 92 Menu Organization and Operation See “Using the auto-check function” on page 120. Resets the humid alarm. – Displays status of installed option board.
Displaying menus Basic menu operations Viewfinder By pressing and turning the MENU knob, you can set various menu items. In the remainder of this section, the viewfinder screen is generally shown as an example of the menu display, but a similar display also appears on the LCD monitor. LCD monitor To select the setting items and values on the menu MENU switch Turn the MENU knob to select in the cases explained below.
To confirm the setting items and values on the menu Each time you press the MENU knob, the menu display switches in the following sequence. Example: When using the OPERATION menu ?U00 CONTENTS USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZE ALL OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE DIAGNOSIS If the menu has not been used This section explains menu operations using the USER menu as an example. The operations are the same for the ALL, OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, FILE, and DIAGNOSIS menus.
2 Turn the MENU knob until the desired page appears. ?U01 USER 1 IRIS OVERRIDE : DETAIL LEVEL : MASTER BLACK : BLACK GAMMA : MASTER BLK GAMMA: COLOR TEMP
: 3 TOP OFF 0 0 OFF 0 3200 To cancel setting Before pressing the MENU knob in step 6 of the above procedure, flick the MENU switch to CANCEL. To return to the standard settings By pressing and holding the MENU knob in step 5 of the above procedure, the settings return to the standard. To move to another page Press the MENU knob. b and z appear.
?E00 CONTENTS 01.EDIT 02.USER 03.USER 04.USER 05.USER 06.USER 07.USER 08.USER 09.USER 10.USER PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TOP Repeat steps 4 to 6 to add the remaining items. You can add up to 10 items on one page. EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT To delete items from a page by using the MENU knob If the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu has been used before, the last accessed page appears. 3 7 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “To add a new page” on page 95. 2 Press the MENU knob.
To insert a blank line The EDIT FUNCTION page appears. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “To add a new page” on page 95. 2 Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to move b to the item above which you want to insert a blank line. 5 The CONTENTS page appears. 6 The EDIT FUNCTION page appears. 3 Turn the MENU knob to move b to INSERT, and press the MENU knob again. Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired page, then press the MENU knob again.
The previous screen appears again. 4 Turn the MENU knob to move b to the position to where you want to move the page selected in step 2, and press the MENU knob. The page selected in step 2 is moved to the position selected in step 4. Resetting USER menu settings to the standard settings You can return all settings in the USER menu to the standard settings. 1 Display the USER FILE page of the FILE menu. For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 93.
VF DISP 2 page Setting change confirmation/adjustment progress messages and display modes Item Description DISP COLOR TEMP Displays the color temperature. DISP BATT REMAIN1) Displays the battery voltage and remaining capacity of an internal battery pack or an external battery connected to the DC IN connector. DISP DC IN DISP 16:9/4:3 ID Displayed when the power is supplied from an external battery connected to the DC IN connector.
Setting the marker display Setting the viewfinder You can switch the display of the center and safety zone markers on or off and select whether the area indicated by the safety zone marker is 80%, 90%, 92%, or 95% of the screen area. Use the VF SETTING page of the OPERATION menu to select items related to the viewfinder. 1 1 Display the MARKER 1 page of the OPERATION menu. For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 93.
Recording shot data superimposed on the color bars In the SHOT DISP page of the OPERATION menu, you can select which shot data is recorded superimposed on the color bars. You can also select which of the shot IDs (1 to 4) set in the SHOT ID page is recorded superimposed on the picture. 1 Display the SHOT DISP page of the OPERATION menu. On the SHOT ID page of the OPERATION menu, you can set a shot ID of up to 12 alphanumeric characters, spaces, and symbols.
2 Turn the MENU knob until x moves to the character position that you want to select, then press the MENU knob. Example: When entering the letter “+” 12 SHOT ID ID-1 ID-2 ID-3 ID-4 TOP :? + : ssssssssssss : ssssssssssss : ssssssssssss i#$%&'()*+,-./012345678 9:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP QRSTUVWXYZ[ ]abcdefghijk lmnopqrstuvwxyz~ ESC END 4 Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining characters. 5 When the input is complete, turn the MENU knob to move x over END, then press the MENU knob.
• REC FORMAT: Recording format • AUDIO MODE: Audio bit rate • DF/NDF (DSR-400/450WS only): Setting condition of DF/NDF • INTERVAL REC: Condition of Interval Rec • VTR TRIGGER MODE: Trigger mode • STANDBY OFF TIMER: Standby-off timer setting To display the status confirmation windows Flick the MENU switch to STATUS when the menu is not displayed.
Selecting the output signals (DSR-450WS/450WSP only) Setting the color temperature manually When the CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board is installed, you can select the type of video signals from the VIDEO OUT connector on the OUTPUT page. You can select either VBS or SDI. Please note that only the picture obtained during recording is displayed on a CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board. Playback picture cannot be output. You can adjust the value of the white balance manually by setting the color temperature.
Specifying an offset for the auto white balance setting Setting the date/time of the internal clock By setting an offset for the value of auto white balance, you can make the picture warmer or colder. You can set or change the date and time of the internal clock. The date and time set here are reflected in the time code. 1 Display the OFFSET WHT page of the OPERATION menu. 1 For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 93.
Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches You can assign the desired function to any of the ASSIGN switches. 1 Display the FUNCTION 1 page on the OPERATION menu. For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 93. To return to the previous page Move b to ESC at the right top of the window and press the MENU knob. The FUNCTION 1 page is displayed again. Selecting the lens file You can change the lens file according to the lens in use.
To display the aspect ratio of 16:9 or 4:3 on the viewfinder I (interlace scan) mode By setting the DISP 16:9/4:3 ID item to ON on the VF DISP 2 page of the OPERATION menu, “16:9” or “4:3” appears on the viewfinder screen according to the setting of the procedure above. CCD output For details, see “Selecting the display items” on page 98. Video output signal O: Odd E: Even The video signal of an odd scanning line and that of an even scanning line are output from the CCD alternately.
. 24P PULLDWN MODE DF/NDF Purpose Notes 2.3 (2-3 pulldown) DF To obtain film-like image as interlace signal. – NDF To re-convert to 24P with non-linear editing software (NLE). (Select according to your NLE.) • You can start recording at frame 0 or frame 5 of the time code. Therefore, when setting the time code or recording in backspace editing mode, the value of the least significant digit is limited to 0 or 5.
Saving and Loading the User Setting Data Saving and Loading User Files The camcorder is equipped with a “Memory Stick” slot, which enables you to save the settings in the USER menu as a user file onto the “Memory Stick”. You can load these files from the “Memory Stick” for immediate recall of a particular setting configuration. In addition to user file, you can save scene files, lens files, reference files and ALL files in a “Memory Stick”.
Saving USER menu data (user file) to the “Memory Stick” Check that the access indicator is not lit. 2 Gently press in and release. Pull the “Memory Stick” towards you to withdraw it from the slot. You can save USER menu settings held in the camcorder as user files in the “Memory Stick”. You can save up to 100 user files in the “Memory Stick”. Insert the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot, then proceed as follows. 1 Display the USER FILE page of the FILE menu.
The message “SAVE OK? YES b NO” appears. P00 USER SAVE ESC SAVE OK? YES NO DISPLAY MODE : ALL 001.NEW 002.NEW 003.NEW 004.NEW 005.NEW FILE FILE FILE FILE FILE When a file number is shown as NEW FILE, this means that the file is empty. When data is stored in a file number, the file name appears. To set the file ID Before data is saved to a “Memory Stick”, it is useful to set a file ID for the “Memory Stick” to identify it.
(P00 to P19), that are the pages to save and call up the data to and from “Memory Stick”. 3 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file appears. 1 4 Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired file number to be loaded, and press the MENU knob again. Display the USER FILE LOAD page or the USER FILE SAVE page of the USER FILE menu. For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 93. 2 The message “LOAD OK? YES b NO” appears.
?P00 SCENE STORE Saving and Loading Scene Files You can save various settings for shooting a particular scene as a scene file. Loading the scene file, you can quickly recreate setup conditions suitable for the scene. You can save up to five scene files in the camcorder memory and up to 100 scene files in a “Memory Stick”. You can also load data from the “Memory Stick” into the camcorder memory and vice versa.
3 To carry out the storing, turn the MENU knob to move b to YES and press the MENU knob. To cancel, press the MENU knob leaving b pointing to NO. 3 Turn the MENU knob until the desired SCENE STORE page appears, then press the MENU knob. P01 SCENE STORE DISPLAY MODE You can select the contents of the user file to be displayed on each page of SCENE STORE and SCENE RECALL. 001.SCENE1 002.SCENE2 003.NO FILE 004.SCENE4 005.SCENE5 ESC : FEB/08/02 FEB/08/02 ***.
3 b to the desired file number, and press the MENU knob again. Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob until x moves to the character position that you want to select, then press the MENU knob. s on the left of the file number changes to x. The camcorder is set up according to the loaded scene file. Example: When entering the letter “+” F04 SCENE FILE TOP F04 SCENE FILE !#$%&'()*+,-.
according to the loaded scene file. If no file is present with a particular file number, this is shown as “NO FILE”. To load scene files from a “Memory Stick” into the camcorder memory You can reset the settings of the camcorder to the settings saved in the reference file (standard settings). You can load up to five scene files stored in the “Memory Stick” into the camcorder memory in a single operation. For the items to be saved in the reference file, see page 74. 1 2 Press the MENU knob.
Displaying a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” enables you to save user files, scene files, lens files, reference files and ALL files. The camcorder menu system allows you to make a setting so that when a “Memory Stick” holding these files is inserted while in menu operating mode, a menu page relating to the desired file is automatically displayed on the screen. Thus you can proceed to file operation quickly.
Appendix Important Notes on Operation Use and Storage Do not subject the unit to severe shocks The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped. Do not cover the unit while operating Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can cause excessive internal heat build-up. After use Always turn off the power. Before storing the camcorder for a long period Remove the battery pack. Chapter 7 Appendix Shipping • Remove the cassette before transporting the unit.
About the LCD panels LCD panels are manufactured with extremely highprecision technology that yields effective pixel rates of 99.99% or higher. However, very rarely, one or more pixels may be permanently dark or permanently lit in white, red, blue, or green. This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Such pixels have no effect on the recorded data, and the unit may be used with confidence even if they are present. form on the drum.
Maintenance Cleaning the video heads Always use the special-purpose Sony DVM-12CLD Cleaning Cassette for cleaning the audio and video heads. Follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette carefully, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads. Preparations for testing Make preparations as shown below.
4 Insert the cassette to be used for test recording and playback, and close the cassette lid (page 45). Check the REC/SAVE switch of the cassette before inserting it, and if the switch is set to SAVE, set it to REC and then insert the cassette. REC PLEASE RECORDING (PUSH REC BUTTON) 5 Press the REC button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens. Test recording starts. After about 1 minute, the tape is rewound to the recording start position and playback starts.
About i.LINK The camcorder is equipped with the DV IN/OUT connector based on i.LINK (IEEE1394) standard. This section explains the specifications and features of i.LINK. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface designed to integrate the devices equipped with i.LINK connector. By connecting i.LINK devices, i.LINK allows your device to: - Transmit and receive data such as digital audio and digital video signals in two ways - Control other i.
About a “Memory Stick” What is “Memory Stick”? “Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is removable, “Memory Stick” can also be used for external data storage. “Memory Stick” is available in two sizes: standard size and compact “Memory Stick Duo” size.
Precautions • To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data. • Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law. When you use a “Memory Stick” that has been pre-recorded, be sure that the material has been recorded in accordance with copyright and other applicable laws. • The “Memory Stick” application software of the camcorder may be modified or changed by Sony without prior notice.
Operation Warnings When a problem occurs at power on or during operation, a warning is given by one of the following.
STATUS screen of the LCD monitor WARNING lamp and viewfinder Warning sounds Continuous Warning indicator :Continuous :1 flash/s :4 flashes/s 1 beep/s 4 beeps/s Indicators in viewfinder REC/ TALLY 1) 1) 1) Warning: BATT (remaining battery capacity also flashes.) Warning: LID OPEN 2) Chapter 7 Appendix 126 VTR operation Action to take Reference signal problem during recording. A warning sound is heard when a reference signal problem is detected during recording.
Error code list Error code Action to take Er07-*** Turn off the power and consult your Sony representative. Or you may be able to eject the cassette using the following procedure. However, because it may damage the cassette, any damage is your responsibility. When “Warning: SLACK” appears 1 Turn off the camcorder. This may take about 15 seconds. 2 When the camcorder is turned off, turn it on again. 3 If the error code disappears, change the cassette because it may be damaged.
Troubleshooting You can use this chart to establish possible causes of an apparent problem; always double-check before sending the camcorder for repair. If a problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. When the indication “Er00-***” appears in the LCD monitor, see “Error code list” on page 127. Symptoms Cause Remedy The camcorder does not power on when you turn the POWER switch on. There is no battery pack loaded. Attach a battery pack (page 29). The battery pack is exhausted.
Symptoms Cause Remedy The equipment connected to the It sometimes takes time for the connected camcorder via an i.LINK connection equipment to recognize the operation. does not react as expected, for example, the video image does not appear on its screen. Wait for about 15 seconds. If the connected equipment still does not react, do the following. • Check the i.LINK connection, for example, by re-inserting the i.LINK cable. • Turn the power off, and connect the cable again. • Change the i.LINK cable.
Video Camera Section Specifications General Power voltage 12 V DC +5.0/–1.0 V Power consumption Approx. 17 W (with 12 V DC supply, when recording with the LCD monitor off) Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Recording format DVCAM, DV-SP Continuous operating time Approx. 300 min. (with BP-GL95) Mass Approx. 3.9 kg (8 lb 10 oz) (main body only) Approx. 6.
Microphone Type Black electret condenser microphone Directivity Super cardioid Frequency response 100 Hz to 20 kHz Output impedance 100 Ω Power voltage 48 V DC Mass Approx. 115 g (4 oz) Dimensions 162 × 21 mm (6 1/2 × 27/32 inch) (length × diameter) (excluding cable) Tape section Video system (at playback with the DSR-1800A) Bandwidth Luminance (Y): 30 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB Chrominance (R-Y/B-Y): 30 Hz to 1.5 MHz +1.0/–5.0 dB S/N ratio Luminance: Min. 55 dB K-factor (2T pulse) Max. 2% Y/C time delay Max.
AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connector (3-pin, female) 2 1 3 Pin number Signal Standard 1 MIC IN (G) GND 2 MIC IN (X) –60dBu 3 MIC IN (Y) When ZI is equal to or more than 3kΩ/ +4dBu, 10kΩ BALANCED Related Products There is a range of Sony products available to meet every conceivable video shooting requirement. For details, consult your Sony sales representative or supplier.
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories For DSR-400/400P LMD series LCD Monitor ECM-670/672 and C-74 Microphone DSR-50/50P Digital Videocassette Recorder CAC-12 Microphone Holder DXF-51/51CE * 5-inch Viewfinder DSR-1500A/1600A/1800A/2000A Digital Videocassette Recorder DVCAM mini size cassette tape DVCAM standard size cassette tape DSR-400/400P VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor Tripod AC-550 AC Adaptor BC-M50 Battery Charger AC-DN2B/AC-DN10 AC Adaptor BC-M150 Battery Charger CA-WR855 Camera Adaptor NTSC:
For DSR-450WS/450WSP LMD series LCD Monitor ECM-670/672 and C-74 Microphone DSR-50/50P Digital Videocassette Recorder CAC-12 Microphone Holder DXF-51/51CE * 5-inch Viewfinder DSR-1500A/1600A/1800A/2000A Digital Videocassette Recorder DVCAM mini size cassette tape DVCAM standard size cassette tape DSR-450WS/450WSP CBK-SC01 Analog Composite Input Board CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board BP-GL65/GL95/L60S Battery Pack BC-M50 Battery Charger BC-M150 Battery Charger RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit VCT-U14 Tripod
Glossary ATW Auto Tracing White balance. The white balance is automatically adjusted for the lighting conditions during shooting. Bayonet type A type of lens mount. The lens can be inserted into the lens mount and fixed in place by rotating a ring. Black balance To balance the black level of the R, G, and B signals so that black has no color. CCD Abbreviation for charge-coupled device. A semiconductor used in place of a camera tube.
code. Using this mode produces a difference of approximately 86 seconds per day between real time and time code, which causes problems when editing programs in units of seconds using the number of frames as a reference. NTSC Abbreviation for National Television System Committee. NTSC is a color TV broadcasting system adopted mainly in North American countries, and in parts of Asia and Central and South America. PAL Abbreviation for Phase Alternating Line.
Index Automatic iris setting 55 Window 56 Symbols B * (Asterisk indicator) 22 Back space editing 61 BATT indicator 21 Battery attachment interface 17 Battery capacity indicator 24 Battery pack Attaching 29 Detaching 29 Operation time 29 BATTERY page 85 Black balance Adjusting 50 BLACK GAMMA page 81 BLACK SHADING page 85 BLACK/FLARE page 80 BRIGHT control 21 Built-in speaker 13 Numerics 16:9 mode recording indicator 22 16:9/4:3 mode indicator 23 24P mode 107 5600 indicator 23 5600K button 10 A C CAME
G Hold indicator 24 HOURS METER page 91 LENS connector 9 LENS FILE page 79 LENS FILE 1 page 90 LENS FILE 2 page 90 LENS FILE 3 page 90 Lens locking lever 10 Lens mount 9 Lens mount cap 9 LIGHT connector 16 LIGHT switch 10, 20 Lithium battery Attaching and Replacing 27 Service life 27 Warning Indicator 24 Lithium battery compartment 14 LOW KEY SAT page 84 I M I (interlace scan) mode 107 i.
Using settings of the paint adjustment data stored in the “independent data region” even when you disconnect a remote control unit 39 RESET button 12 RET button 19 REW button and indicator 13 RM-B150/B750 37 S T TALLY indicator 17, 21 Tally lamp 21 TALLY switch 17 TALLY switch (viewfinder) 21 TAPE indicator 13 Tape indicator 16 Tape remaining indicator 24 TC IN connector 17 TC OUT connector 17 TCG 25 TCR 25 Time code Indicator 23 Making the time code consecutive 58 Saving the actual time 58 Setting 57 Syn
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