DIGITAL BETACAM CAMCORDER DVW-700 DVW-700P DVW-700WS DVW-700WSP Digital 1000 OPERATION MANUAL 1st Edition (Revised 2) English
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. LITHIUM BATTERY Should only be changed by technical personnel. There is a risk of explosion if handled improperly. LITIUMBATTERI Bör endast bytas av servicepersonal. Explosionsfara vid felaktig hantering. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare Udskiftning må kun foretages af en sagkyndig, og som beskrevet i servicemanualen.
For the customers in USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 1-2 1-3 Features ..................................................................................... 1-1 1-1-1 Camera Features .............................................................. 1-1 1-1-2 VTR Features .................................................................. 1-3 Example of System Configuration .......................................... 1-4 Precautions ................................................................................
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7 4-8 4-9 2 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance ............ 4-1 4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance ........................................... 4-2 4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance .......................................... 4-6 Setting the Electronic Shutter ............................................... 4-12 4-2-1 Shutter Modes ...............................................................
4-9-2 Selecting the Functions ................................................. 4-69 4-9-3 Selecting the Test Output .............................................. 4-72 4-9-4 Selecting the Aspect Ratio (DVW-700WS / 700WSP Only) ............................................................................. 4-74 4-10 Using the Setup Card ............................................................. 4-78 4-10-1 Handling the Setup Card ...............................................
5-10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit ................................... 5-42 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 6-2 6-3 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting ................................ 6-1 6-1-1 Preparations for Testing .................................................. 6-1 6-1-2 Testing the Camera ......................................................... 6-2 6-1-3 Testing the VTR .............................................................. 6-6 Maintenance ............................................
1-1 Features 1-1-1 Camera Features The features of the DVW-700 series camera are described below. • FIT-type Hyper HAD sensor CCDs ensure the very best possible image quality. • Digital signal processing has improved picture quality, stability, and reliability. • A setup menu enables you to control features such as status displays, messages, and markers; to select values or functions; and to operate a setup card.
1 • Use of a built-in sophisticated electronic shutter, which has selectable modes, Clear Scan 1), Extended Clear Scan, and Super Enhanced Vertical Definition, ensures shooting with little or no blurring. • Selectable video gain ensures a noise-free image. • A simple switch operation enables automatic adjustment of the black set, black balance, and white balance. Memory functions make it easy to replicate the settings appropriate for the lighting conditions. • Automatic shading adjustment.
1 1-1-2 VTR Features The VTR features of the DVW-700 series are described below. • Digital BETACAM format gives improved signal-to-noise ratio, frequency bandwidth, waveform characteristics, and detail playback characteristics to ensure higher video and audio quality. • After the last few seconds of recording, the VTR automatically rewinds and then plays back by pressing the RET button on the lens. This function enables a quick check of the recording.
1 1-2 Example of System Configuration The diagram below shows a typical configuration of the camcorder for ENG and EFP. For more information about connections of the additional equipment and accessories, see Chapter 5, as well as the operation manuals for the connected equipment. Video monitor Color playback Color image check while shooting Video monitor Video monitor BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket Field pickup unit Lens assembly a) (−2.8 D to +2.0 D) (Part No.
1 Left-eye shooting viewfinder slide guide (Part No. A-8262-535-A) Fog-proof filter (Part No. 1-547-341-11) Sound signal source External microphone C-74, etc.
1-3 Precautions 1 Use and Storage Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped. After use Always turn off the power. Before storing the camcorder for a long period Remove the battery pack. Use and storage locations Store in a ventilated place. Avoid using or storing the camcorder in the following places.
2-1 Power Supply 2 1 Battery attachment Attach a BP-L60 / L90 Battery Pack, a DC-L1 Battery Adaptor loaded with an NP-1B / 1A Battery Pack, or a DC-L90 Battery Adaptor loaded with a BP-90A / 90 Battery Pack. 2 DC IN (external power input) connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male) Connect an AC-550 / 550CE AC Adaptor with the DC output cable supplied with the adaptor. To use an external battery, connect its DC output cable to the DC IN connector.
2 3 BREAKER button Excessive current in the internal circuitry, whatever the cause, will trip the internal circuit breaker, automatically cutting off the power. After checking that the problem has been corrected, press this button. The power should come on again. 4 POWER switch This switch turns the main power supply on and off.
2-2 Accessory Attachments 2 Lens cable clamps Accessory attachments 1 Shoulder strap posts Attach the supplied shoulder strap to these posts. 2 Light shoe Attach a video light, etc. to this shoe. 3 Lens mount This is a special bayonet type lens mount. 4 Lens locking lever After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate the lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens in position.
5 Lens mount cap Remove this cap by pushing up on the lens locking lever. For protection from dust, always insert this cap when no lens is mounted. 2 6 Tripod mount Fit the supplied tripod adaptor to mount the camcorder on a tripod. 7 LENS connector (12-pin) Fit the lens cable to this connector. Contact your Sony representative for more information about the lens you are using. 8 Shoulder pad You can move the shoulder pad forwards or backwards by loosening the two screws.
2-3 Audio Functions 2 Audio functions (1) 1 Microphone This is a super-cardioid directional microphone with an external power supply system. You can use it as an interview microphone by connecting it to an extension cable (not supplied). 2 AUDIO IND (audio channel-1 recording level indicator) switch This switch determines whether the recording level of audio channel-1 is displayed on the viewfinder screen. ON : The recording level is displayed. OFF : The recording level is not displayed.
2 3 MIC IN (microphone input) connector (mini XLR type, 3- pin, female) The supplied microphone connects to this connector. By using an extension cable (not supplied), you can connect a microphone other than the supplied one as long as it is a super cardioid microphone with an external power supply system. The connector supplies power (+48 V) to the microphone. 4 MIC (microphone) AUDIO LEVEL control If the AUDIO IN switches are both set to FRONT, you can adjust the recording level of the microphone.
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2 5 AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 / CH-2 (audio channel 1 and channel 2 recording level) controls These controls adjust the audio level of channels 1 and 2 when you set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 / CH-2 switches to MAN. 6 AUDIO SELECT CH-1 / CH-2 (audio channel-1 and channel-2 select) switches These switches set the audio level adjustment for channels 1 and 2 to MANUAL or AUTO. 7 AUDIO IN (audio input) switches These switches select the audio input signals for audio channels 1 and 2.
0 AUDIO IN CH-1 / CH-2 (audio channel 1 and channel 2 input) connectors (XLR type, 3-pin, female) and LINE / MIC / +48 V ON (line input / microphone input / external power supply +48 V on) selectors These are the audio input connectors for channels 1 and 2, to which you can connect a microphone or other audio sources.
2 Audio functions (3) 2-10 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
!™ ALARM volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone alarm volume. At the minimum position, no sound can be heard. 2 Minimum Maximum ALARM volume control You can adjust the internal volume control so that the alarm is audible even at the minimum setting of the ALARM volume control. Refer to the Maintenance Manual for more information.
!£ MONITOR volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone sound volume, excluding the alarm sound. At the minimum position, no sound can be heard. 2 Minimum Maximum MONITOR volume control !¢ MONITOR (audio channels select) switch This switch selects the audio output to the speaker or earphone.
2 Audio functions (4) !∞ Built-in speaker During recording, the speaker can be used for monitoring the E-E sound 1), and during playback for monitoring one or both audio channels. The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings. If an earphone is plugged into the EARPHONE jack, the speaker sound is automatically cut off. See Section 6-3 “Operation Warnings” (page 6-12) for information about alarms. ................................................................................................
2 !§ EARPHONE jack Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in speaker, and you hear the alarms about the camcorder’s operation and status through the earphone.
2-4 Shooting and Record / Playback Functions 2 Eyecup Shooting and record / playback functions (1) Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-15
2 1 Viewfinder The viewfinder lets you view the camera image in black and white while shooting the picture and also see the playback picture from the VTR. It also displays various warnings and other information, a zebra pattern 1), safety zone marker 2), and center marker 3). 2 BRIGHT (brightness) control This control adjusts the picture brightness on the viewfinder screen. It has no effect on the camera output signal. 3 CONTRAST control This control adjusts the picture contrast on the viewfinder screen.
5 ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch This switch controls the zebra pattern on the viewfinder screen. ON : The zebra pattern is displayed and stays. OFF : No zebra pattern is displayed. MOMENT : The zebra pattern is displayed and stays for a few seconds. The zebra pattern display is factory set to indicate picture areas where the video level is approximately 70 % IRE (for the DVW-700 / 700WS) or 490 mV (for the DVW-700P / 700WSP).
2 Shooting and record / playback functions (2) !¡ FILTER selector This selector is a two-part knob that selects the most appropriate filter to match the light source. The outer ring selects the color temperature of the CC filter, and the inner knob selects the type of ND filter. Note that if the display mode is set to 3 when this selector is adjusted, the new setting will be indicated on the setting change / adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds (e.g.
The relationships between the selector settings and filter selections as well as examples of filters for different shooting conditions are given below. 2 Outer filter ring setting and CC filter Outer filter ring setting CC filter A Cross filter a) B 3200 K C 4300 K D 6300 K a) A special-effects filter that generates a highlighted dazzle.
2 !™ WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch This switch determines the source of white balance settings. PRST (preset) : Adjusts the color temperature corresponding to the position of the outer filter ring. Use the PRST setting when you have no time to adjust the white balance. A or B : When the AUTO W / B BAL switch is pushed to WHT, the white balance is automatically adjusted according to the current position of the outer filter ring, and the adjusted value is stored in either memory A or memory B.
BARS, DCC OFF An SMPTE type (for the DVW-700) or EBU type (for the DVW-700P) color bar signal is output and the DCC circuit does not operate. For example, use the setting for the following purposes. • Adjusting the video monitor • Recording the color bar signal CAM, DCC OFF The video signal from the camera is output and the DCC circuit does not operate. CAM, DCC ON The video signal from the camera is output and the DCC circuit operates.
2 !∞ AUTO W / B BAL (automatic white / black balance adjustment) switch This switch activates the adjustment functions of the white balance and black balance. WHT : Automatic adjustment of the white balance. If the WHITE BAL switch is set to A or B, the white balance setting is stored in the corresponding memory. BLK : Selects either of the following two functions. • Automatic adjustment of the black set and the black balance. The setting is stored in a separate memory.
!• VIDEO OUT (video output) connector (BNC type) This connector outputs a composite signal (standard level, 75-ohm terminated) to the video monitor. If the video monitor is connected here, you can monitor the picture being shot by the camcorder as well as the picture recorded by the VTR. When synchronizing the time code of an external VTR with that of the camcorder, connect this connector to the video input connector of the external VTR.
2 Shooting and playback / record functions (3) !ª TEST OUT (test output) connector (BNC type) This connector outputs the video signal (standard level, 75-ohm terminated) for the video monitor. The output signal can be selected to be a composite, R, G, or B. The factory setting is composite, and the setting returns to composite whenever the power is switched on. Depending on the internal board setting, the setup menu can be displayed over the image on the monitor.
2 Opening the cover Press on the tab. Shooting and record / playback functions (4) @º VTR START button Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. The effect is exactly the same as that of the VTR button on the lens.
2 @¡ VTR SAVE / STBY (VTR power saving / standby) switch This switch controls the VTR power mode during pauses in recording (REC PAUSE). SAVE : Power saving mode. When you press the VTR START button, there is a short delay before recording starts, but power consumption is less than in standby mode, and battery life is extended. When the switch is set to SAVE, the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder lights. STBY : Standby mode. Recording starts as soon as you press the VTR START button.
2-5 Setup Menu Operating Section 2 Setup menu operating section 1 Setup card compartment Open the cover and insert an accessory setup card into the slot (a card is inserted when the camcorder is shipped from the factory), with the “SONY” logo facing you.
2 2 MENU ON / OFF / PAGE (menu display / paging) switch This switch is used to display the setup menu on the viewfinder screen and to page through the menu items. ON : Displays the setup menu on the viewfinder screen, at the page which was on the screen when the previous menu access ended.(When the menu is first used, the first page is displayed.) OFF : Removes the setup menu from the viewfinder screen.
2-6 Time Code System 2 Time code functions (1) 1 GENLOCK IN (genlock input) connector (BNC type) • This connector inputs a reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked, or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment. • This connector also inputs a return video signal. 2 TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC type) To synchronize the time code with an external time code, connect the reference time code input here.
2 3 TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC type) To synchronize the time code of an external VTR with that of the camcorder, connect this connector to the time code input lock connector of the external VTR. 4 TEST OUT (output) connector To synchronize the time code of an external VTR with that of the camcorder, set the test output signal to composite video and connect this connector to the video input connector of the external VTR.
2 Illustration : DVW-700 (for the NTSC broadcast system) Time code functions (2) Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-31
2 5 HOLD (display hold) button Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data displayed in the counter display section. (The time code generator continues normal operation.) Pressing this button again releases the hold. One use of this feature is to determine the exact time of a particular shot. See Section 2-8 “Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel” (page 2-37) for more information about the counter display.
PRESET : Starts recording time code values on the tape from the currently set value. REGEN : Reads the existing time code on the tape, and sets the time code starting value accordingly. Thus, even when there is an indefinite break in recording, this setting ensures that time codes on the tape will be continuous. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN / R-RUN switch, in this position the camcorder is always in R-RUN mode.
2-7 Warnings and Indications The camcorder gives visual information and warnings without your having to look in the viewfinder.
1 Tally indicator Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW activates this indicator. The indicator lights during recording on the VTR. It also provides the same information as the REC indicator in the viewfinder: it comes on during recording and flashes to indicate a problem. 2 TALLY switch This switch controls the tally indicator, setting its brightness (HIGH or LOW) or turning it off.
6 WARNING indicator This indicator lights up or flashes when there is a fault in the VTR. 2 See Section 6-3 “Operation Warnings” (page 6-12) for more information about the relationships between the operation of the indicator and the meanings of the indications. 7 LIGHT switch This switch turns the display panel illumination on and off. 8 Display panel VTR error messages, battery status, tape status, audio level, time data, and so forth are displayed on this panel.
2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel Tape status, battery status and level indicators 2 Audio channel 1 level meter Audio channel 2 level meter Battery status indicator Fully charged Nearly dead : “BATT” flashes. Dead (battery must be charged) : “BATT” and “E” flash. Tape status indicator Full (at beginning) Close to end : “TAPE” flashes. End (tape must be replaced) : “TAPE” and “E” flash.
VTR operation and status indicators Lights in the self-diagnostic mode (testing display panel, camera, and VTR). For more information, see Section 6-3 “Operation Warnings” (page 6-12). 2 Lights during playback. Warning indicators RF : Lights if the recording heads are clogged. SERVO : Lights if the servo motor fails. HUMID : Lights if condensation is on the drum. SLACK : Lights if the tape is not winding properly. For more information, see Section 6-3 “Operation Warnings” (page 6-12).
Time code displays 2 Lights in playback mode. Lights when VITC is selected for the time code. Lights in non-drop frame mode (DVW-700 only). Lights when the camcorder is synchronized with an external time code. Lights when the time code generator is on hold. Lights when the time code, CTL, or real time is displayed. Lights when the HOLD button is pressed. Time counter display : Shows the time code, CTL, user bits, and real time.
2 Relationships between the REAL TIME, F-RUN / R-RUN, and DISPLAY switch settings and the time counter displays The REAL TIME, F-RUN / R-RUN and DISPLAY switches, in that order of priority, determine the value displayed by the time counter.
3-1 About Cassettes This section describes the procedure for loading and unloading a cassette. See “Specifications” (page A-1) for information about the cassettes you can use in the camcorder. 3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette 3 Loading a cassette Recording and Playback 1 Turn on the POWER switch. POWER switch HUMID display If the interior of the VTR section is damp, the HUMID indicator will light. If this happens, wait until the indicator goes off before going on to step 2.
3 Insert the cassette until it clicks in place, then close the cassette lid. Insert the cassette. Window outward 3 Push and close the cassette lid. Checking the tape for slack Pressing in the reels lightly, turn them gently with your fingers in the directions shown below. If the reels will not move, there is no slack.
Unloading a cassette With the power supply on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid, then take out the cassette. If you are not going to insert another cassette, close the cassette lid. It is possible to take out the cassette and close the cassette lid unless the battery voltage drops below about 9 V. Unloading a cassette manually If the battery voltage drops below about 9V, take out the cassette manually as illustrated below. Cassette lid 1 Turn the power off. 2 Open this rubber cover.
3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure The following procedure prevents cassettes from being recorded inadvertently. 3 Push the plug in. To reuse the cassette, return the plug to its original position.
3-2 Recording 3-2-1 Basic Procedure This section describes the basic procedure for shooting and recording. Before a shooting session, make the checks listed in Section 6-1 “Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting” (page 6-1) to ensure that the camcorder is functioning properly. 3 Turning on the camcorder and loading a cassette Follow the procedure below. Basic procedure for shooting : from power supply to cassette loading 1 Load a fully charged battery pack. 2 Set the POWER switch to ON.
4 3 After checking the points below load the cassette, and close the cassette lid. • The cassette is not set to write-protected. • There is no slack in the tape. Basic procedure for shooting : from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording After turning on the power and loading a cassette, set the switches and selectors as shown below and begin operation. AUDIO IND : ON Iris : Automatic Zoom : Automatic AUDIO SELECT CH-1 / CH-2 : AUTO GAIN : Set as low as possible.
Shooting Follow the procedure below. 3 Basic procedure for shooting : from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording 1 Push the AUTO W / B BAL switch to BLK to adjust the black balance. 2 Select the CC/ND filter to match the lighting conditions, and adjust the white balance.
When the black balance and white balance settings are already in memory: Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B. When the white balance setting is not in memory and you do not have enough time to adjust the white balance: Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST, then set the FILTER selector to B for an automatic white balance setting for 3200 K, to C for 4300 K, or to D for 6300 K. 3 For more information, see Section 4-1-2 “Adjusting the White Balance” (page 4-6).
3-2-2 Continuous Recording If the camcorder is in the recording pause mode, simply pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens continues recording at exactly the next frame. In other cases, you first need to position the tape at an appropriate point. When the camcorder is in the recording pause mode Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens positions the tape at the appropriate point automatically.
If you turn off the power during a recording pause Follow the procedure below to continue recording. 3 Continuous recording after turning off the power during a recording pause 1 Turn on the power again. 2 Press the RET button on the lens. (Make sure that CAM RET. is set to OFF on the FUNCTION 2 / 2 page of the setup menu. For more information, see Section 4-9-2 “Selecting the Functions” (page 469).) The camcorder positions the tape at the appropriate point.
Continuous recording in other cases After rewinding or fast forward, after removing the cassette, or on a tape that has been partially recorded, you can obtain a continuous recording by following the procedure below. 3 Continuous recording after rewinding or fast forward, after removing the cassette, or on a tape that has been partly recorded 1 Looking in the viewfinder, press the PLAY button to start playback. 2 Press the STOP button at the desired point to begin recording.
3-3 Checking the Recording — Playback 3 By pressing the PLAY button, you can review any length of the recording in the viewfinder in black and white. There are two other ways to review the recording. • Recording review : You can see the last few seconds of the recording in the viewfinder in black and white. • Color playback : You can see the recording in color on a color video monitor without the need for any external adaptor.
3-3-2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor — Playback in Color Connect a color video monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector of the camcorder, and press the PLAY button.
4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance Conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance be adjusted. Always readjust the white balance when the lighting conditions change. If the black balance or white balance adjustment is started when the display mode is set to 2 or 3, messages that report on the adjustment progress and results are displayed on the viewfinder screen. Change the display mode to 1 to suppress these messages.
4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance In automatic black balance mode, the black balance is adjusted after the black set is adjusted. The black shading can also be adjusted afterwards. Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu. Refer to the Maintenance Manual for information about manual black balance adjustment. Follow the procedure below to adjust the black balance. 4 1 Set the switches as follows: GAIN : Set as low as possible.
2 Push the AUTO W / B BAL switch to BLK, and release the switch. 4 AUTO W / B BAL switch The switch returns to the center position, and the adjustment is completed. During adjustment, the following messages are displayed on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3). The messages change in the following sequence : -BLACK SET- → -BLACK BAL- 1) → -CHECK- Message during adjustment (Continued) ............................................................................................................
The black balance adjustment ends in a few seconds with the message “BLACK : OK,” and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in memory. 4 Notes • During the black balance adjustment, the iris is automatically closed. • During the black balance adjustment, the gain selection circuit is automatically activated so you may see flickering on the viewfinder screen, but this is not a fault.
Black balance adjustment error messages Error message Meaning BLACK : NG IRIS NOT CLOSED The lens iris did not close; adjustment was impossible. BLACK : NG R (or G or B) : TIME LIMIT Adjustment could not be completed within the standard number of attempts. BLACK : NG R (or G or B) : OVERFLOW The difference between the reference value and the current value is so great that it exceeds the range. Adjustment was impossible.
If a memory error occurs If the error message “: MEMORY : NG” flashes on the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, the black balance memory content has been lost. Adjust the black balance again. Contact your Sony representative if this message continues to appear even after the black balance has been adjusted again. For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual.
2 Adjust the two-part FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions. The relationships between the various selector settings and filter selections are listed in the tables below.
3 Place a white test card under the same lighting conditions as the subject to be shot, and zoom up to it. Alternatively, any white object such as a cloth or a wall could be used. The absolute minimum white area is as follows: Rectangle centered on the screen: the lengths of the sides are 70 % of the length or the width of the screen. 4 The white object must be within the rectangle and have an area of at least 10 % of the screen. Note Make sure there are no bright spots in the rectangle.
The switch returns to the center position, and the adjustment is completed. During adjustment, the message “WHITE : OP” is displayed on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3). The white balance adjustment ends in a second with the message “WHITE : OK”, and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in the memory (A or B) that was selected in step 1. Approximate color temperature of the object Note If the camera has a zoom lens with an automatic iris, the iris may hunt 1) during the adjustment.
If automatic white balance adjustment cannot be made If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, an error message will appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3). Possible messages are listed below. White balance adjustment error messages 4 Error message Meaning WHITE : NG LEVEL TOO LOW The white video level is too low. Either make the lighting brighter or increase the gain. WHITE : NG COLOR TEMP. HIGH The color temperature is too high.
If you have no time to adjust the white balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. A white balance for each of the CC filter is automatically taken to correspond to the setting of the outer FILTER ring. White balance memory Values stored in memory are saved for about one week when the camcorder is turned off. There are two sets of white balance memories, A and B, and adjustments for each of the filters can be automatically stored in the memory corresponding to the setting (A or B) of the WHITE BAL switch.
4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter This section describes the shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter of the camcorder, and describes the procedure for selecting the shutter speed and mode. 4-2-1 Shutter Modes 4 The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and the shutter speeds that can be selected are listed below.
Selectable shutter modes and speeds (continued) Mode Shutter speed Application Super EVS (Super Enhanced Vertical Definition) DVW-700 / 700WS : 1/60 sec. (automatic setting) Improved vertical resolution. Flicker is less than in standard mode, but fast-moving objects are more blurred. DVW-700P / 700WSP : 1/50 sec. (automatic setting) Notes • Whatever the operating mode of the electronic shutter, the sensitivity of the CCD decreases with increasing shutter speed.
4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed Use the SHUTTER selector to select a shutter mode or a standard-mode shutter speed. Use the CLS / ECS page of the setup menu to select a shutter speed in CLS / ECS mode. You can use the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setup menu to narrow the range of choice in advance, or to select in advance whether you use CLS, ECS, or Super EVS mode.
3 Before the message from step 2 disappears, push the SHUTTER selector to SEL again and repeat until the desired mode or speed appears. Pushing the SHUTTER selector to SEL repeatedly allows you to cycle through the settings of mode and speed preselected on the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setup menu. Note that all modes and all standard-mode speeds listed in the table on page 4-12 are preselected using the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setup menu.
Setting the shutter speed in CLS or ECS mode Follow the procedure below. 4 Setting the shutter speed in CLS or ECS mode 1 Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. (When this menu is first used, the lowest-numbered page of the currently selected pages for configuring the menu appears.
4 CLEAR SCAN page (factory settings) While the CLEAR SCAN page is displayed, the camcorder is automatically set to CLS / ECS mode. 3 Press the UP button repeatedly to increment the frequency, or the DOWN button repeatedly to decrement it, until the desired frequency appears. The frequency switches continuously from ECS mode (248 speeds in the range of 30.4 Hz to 58.3 Hz for the DVW-700 / 700WS; 295 speeds in the range of 25.4 Hz to 48.
Changing the range of choice of shutter mode and speed settings You can reduce the time required to select the shutter mode and speed by narrowing the choice of settings in advance. This can be done by using the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setup menu. Follow the procedure below. 4 Note The SHUTTER SPEED page cannot be accessed when a remote control unit is connected to the camcorder. Changing the range of choice of shutter mode and speed settings 1 Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON.
CLS / ECS mode Super EVS mode Shutter speeds selectable in standard mode 4 SHUTTER SPEED page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the mode or shutter speed you want (or use the ITEM + UP / DOWN function). 4 • Press the UP button if you use the selected shutter mode or speed. • Press the DOWN button if you do not use it. Note that pushing the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to CANCEL / PRST has no effect on the SHUTTER SPEED page.
4-3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to enable the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to obtain special effects. The reference value for the lens iris can be set within the following range with respect to the standard value as defined by an F number. 4 • • • • 0.5: about 0.5 stop further open 0.25: about 0.25 stop further open −0.25: about 0.25 stop further closed −0.5: about 0.
• Press the DOWN button twice to close the iris by 0.5 stop. Two bars appear in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication. 4 Opening the lens iris Iris opened by 0.5 stop (two bars) Iris opened by 0.25 stop (one bar) Closing the lens iris Iris closed by 0.5 stop (two bars) Iris closed by 0.25 stop (one bar) Opening or closing the lens iris When the RM-P9 Remote Control Unit is connected The IRIS control knob of the RM-P9 can be used for lens iris setting.
4-4 Adjusting the Audio Level If you set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 / CH-2 switches to AUTO, the input levels for the corresponding channels are adjusted automatically. Follow the procedure below to manually adjust the level for both audio channels. 4 Audio level manual adjustment 1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 / CH-2 switches to MANUAL. 2 Adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 / CH-2 controls so that at the maximum sound level the level meter indicates −20 dB.
Adjusting the audio level of the microphone You can adjust the audio level input from the microphone for channels 1 and 2 by using the MIC AUDIO LEVEL control on the front of the camcorder. 4 Microphone audio level adjustment 1 Set either or both AUDIO IN switches to FRONT as follows: • When using the front microphone input for both channels 1 and 2: Set both AUDIO IN switches to FRONT.
4 Turn the MIC AUDIO LEVEL control on the front of the camcorder to adjust the audio level while seeing the audio level indication. • When the incoming audio level is normal, the nine bars from the bottom are on. • The second bar from the top may turn on occasionally, but do not allow the top bar to go on. If it goes on, the audio level is too high. Corresponding peak value 4 Off These bars go on. These bars go on.
4-5 Setting the Time Data 4-5-1 Setting the User Bits Note If you are using the time code and the user bits, set the user bits first. Setting the time code first will cause an error because the time code generator stops while the user bits are being set. By setting the user bits (up to hexadecimal 8 digits), you can record user information such as the date, time, or scene number on the time code track. Follow the procedure below to set the user bits.
2 Set the F-RUN / R-RUN switch to SET. 3 Set the REAL TIME switch to OFF. 4 Set the user bits, using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons. SHIFT : Selects a digit to set. Each time you press it, the flashing column moves one to the right. ADVANCE : Increments the value of the flashing digit. 4 Hexadecimal digits A to F are displayed as follows: Hexadecimal A B C D E F Display A b C d E F 5 Set the F-RUN / R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.
4-5-2 Setting the Time Code If you are using the time code and the user bits, set the user bits first. If you set the time code first, it will not be correct because the time code generator will stop while the user bits are being set. The time code setting range is from 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 : 59 : 29 (hour : minute : second : frame) for the DVW-700 / 700WS, or to 23 : 59 : 59 : 24 for the DVW-700P / 700WSP. Follow the procedure below to set the time code.
4 2 Set the PRESET / REGEN switch to PRESET. 3 Set the F-RUN / R-RUN switch to SET. 4 Set the REAL TIME switch to ON or OFF. 5 If you are using the DVW-700, set the DF / NDF switch. DF : Drop frame mode NDF : Non-drop frame mode 6 Using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons, set the time code. SHIFT : Selects a digit to set. Each time you press it, the flashing column moves to the right one digit. ADVANCE : Increments the flashing digit. 7 Set the F-RUN / R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.
4 Press the RET button on the lens. This reads the previous recording, and synchronizes the internal time code generator, thus allowing the new time code recorded to follow on consecutively. 4-5-3 Saving the Real Time in the VITC Follow the procedure below to save the real time in the VITC. HOLD button 4 DISPLAY switch Illustration : DVW-700 / 700WS (for the NTSC broodcast system) Saving the real time in the VITC 1 Set the REAL TIME switch to SET.
2 Set the real time, using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons. 3 Set the REAL TIME switch to ON. The real time will be recorded in the VITC and the user bits in the LTC. 4 By changing an internal setting, you can specify that the real time is recorded in the LTC and the user bits in the VITC. For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual. Displaying the real time held in the VITC Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT and hold down the HOLD button.
4-5-4 Synchronizing the Time Code You can synchronize the internal time code generator of this camcorder with an external generator for the regeneration of an external time code. You can also synchronize the time code generators of external VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder. Connections for time code synchronization Connect both the reference video signal and the external time code as illustrated below.
Example 2 : Interconnecting a number of DVW-700 series camcorders for time code synchronization VIDEO OUT or TEST OUT 2) TC OUT Reference camcorder TC IN 4 GENLOCK IN 1) TC OUT VIDEO OUT or TEST OUT 2) Camcorder to be synchronized GENLOCK IN 1) TC IN TC OUT VIDEO OUT or TEST OUT 2) Camcorder to be synchronized To another camcorder to be synchronized ....................................................................................................................................
Procedure for time code synchronization Follow the procedure below to synchronize the time code. 4 Synchronizing the time code 1 Turn on the POWER switch. 2 Set the F-RUN / R-RUN switch to F-RUN. 3 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.
4 4 Supply the time code to the TC IN connector and reference video signals that comply with the SMPTE (DVW-700 / 700WS) or EBU (DVW-700P / 700WSP) time code standard and are in the proper phase relationship to the GENLOCK IN connector (set GENLOCK to ON with the FUNCTION 2 / 2 page). This operation synchronizes the internal time code generator with the external time code. After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect the external time code without losing the synchronization.
Changing the power supply from the battery pack to an external power supply during time code synchronization To maintain a continuous power supply, connect the external power supply to the DC IN connector before removing the battery pack. You may lose time code synchronization if you remove the battery pack first. Camera synchronization during time code synchronization During time code synchronization, the camera is genlocked to the reference video signal input from the GENLOCK IN connector.
4-6 Setup Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen If the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch is set to ON, the setup menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. Use this setup menu to select settings and also to select which items are displayed on the viewfinder screen as well as how they are displayed. 4-6-1 Setup Menu Configuration 4 The setup menu is displayed as individual pages. The pages that make up the setup menu and brief details of the function of each page are listed in the table below.
Pages and functions of the setup menu (continued) Page Page name number Function Reference 6 Sets the shutter speed and mode. Section 4-2 “Setting the Electronic Shutter” 7 SHUTTER SPEED a) 8 9 CLEAR SCAN Sets the CLS shutter speed. Section 4-2 “Setting the Electronic Shutter” ‘!’ LED Section 4-7-2 “Setting the Indicator” Sets the operation of the indicator. SETUP CARD Accesses the setup card. Section 4-10 “Using the Setup Card” 10 FUNCTION 1/2 Selects functions to use.
Note When the camcorder is connected to a remote control unit and is being controlled remotely, the SHUTTER SPEED, SETUP CARD, and LEVEL 5 / 9 pages and several pages of the engineer-oriented menu (AUTO SHADING, DCC ADJUSTMENT, MEASUREMENT MODE, and DATA RESET pages) are not displayed. For information about the function of each page, refer to the relevant sections in this manual or the Maintenance Manual. 4 When changing the setup menu You can configure the setup menu to display only the pages you need.
4-6-2 Basic Use of the Setup Menu Use the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch, MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch, and the UP and DOWN buttons to manipulate the setup menu. 4 UP button MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch DOWN button MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch Controls for use of the setup menu Follow the procedure below to use the setup menu. 1 Display the setup menu. 2 Select a page. 3 Select an item. 4 Change the setting of that item, or turn the function or display of that item on or off.
Displaying the setup menu. 4 Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON to display the setup menu. The status display along the top and bottom disappears from the viewfinder screen, and the page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears. When this menu is first used, the lowest-numbered page of the currently selected pages for menu configuration appears. This also occurs if you set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON while holding the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch at CANCEL.
(b) To start the menu from page B, set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON while holding the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch at CANCEL /PRST. Pages A and B are displayed alternately by repeating the sequence of operation (a) → closing the menu → operation (b) (or vice versa). Paging through the menu Push the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch from ON to PAGE. Every time you push this switch to PAGE, the next page of the menu is displayed.
Selecting an item Push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to ITEM. Every time you push this switch to ITEM, the cursor (arrow), which indicates the selected item, moves to the next item. Cursor Movement sequence 4 Cursor movement sequence You can also move the cursor using the UP and DOWN buttons as follows: ITEM + UP : Hold down the UP button while holding the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch at ITEM. The cursor will keep moving up.
Decrementing a setting Press the DOWN button to decrement the setting of the selected item. Every time you press the DOWN button, the setting decrements by one step. Changing ON / OFF selection Press the UP button to select ON, or the DOWN button to select OFF. Canceling the settings and resetting to the initial settings You can cancel the settings and reset them to their initial values (those set at the factory, or in engineer mode) by pushing the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to CANCEL / PRST.
4-7 Indicators in the Viewfinder The indicators of the status of the camcorder and the results of adjustments are arranged along the top and bottom edges of the viewfinder screen. 4-7-1 Layout of Indicators in the Viewfinder The indicators in the viewfinder are arranged as illustrated below. 4 Spare indicator REC indicator BATT indicator Viewfinder screen indicator Spare indicator VTR SAVE indicator Indicators in the viewfinder 1, 5 Spare indicators These indicators are not currently used.
2 REC (recording) indicator This indicator lights in red during recording. It also warns by flashing. For more information, see Section 6-3 “Operating Warnings” (page 6-12). 3 BATT (battery) indicator This indicator starts to flash when the voltage of the battery connected to the camcorder has fallen. This indicator stays on for a few minutes when the battery is dead. To prevent any interruption in operation, change the battery as soon as it gets low.
4-7-2 Setting the Indicator Select the items to be indicated by the indicator from the ‘!’ LED page of the setup menu. Note that at the factory the ‘!’ page is not set for display. To access the ‘!’ LED page, either set the camcorder to engineer mode, or select the ‘!’ LED page from the MENU SELECT page before use. See Section 4-6-1 “Setup Menu Configuration” (page 4-36) for more information about the engineer mode and selecting the display page.
2 Push the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until the ‘!’ LED page shown below appears (or use the PAGE + UP / DOWN function). Select whether the conditions.
5 To end the menu operation, return the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to OFF. The setup menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the current status of the camcorder appear along the top and bottom of the viewfinder.
4-8 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen The viewfinder screen displays not only the video picture but also characters and messages indicating the camcorder settings and operating status, a center marker, a safety zone marker, etc. When the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch is set to OFF, the items set to ON by related switches and the VF DISPLAY page of the setup menu appear along the top and bottom of the screen.
4-8-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen All items that can be displayed on the viewfinder screen are shown below. Setting change and adjustment progress message display area (For more information, see Section 4-8-3 “Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Messages (page 4-57).) 4 Status display on the viewfinder screen 1 Extender indicator This indicator appears when a lens extender is used.
4 Battery state indicator This indicator appears when an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum series battery is used and the amount of power remaining has fallen to a singledigit value. 5 Time code indicator This indicator indicates the time code. 6 Iris setting indicator 1) This indicator indicates an abbreviated iris setting (F number) and the fluctuation width (−0.5 to +0.5) of the reference value of the automatic iris adjustment. This indicator does not appear if the standard value has been selected.
8 Audio level indicator This indicator indicates the level of the audio channel 1 if the AUDIO IND switch of the viewfinder is set to ON. This indicator roughly corresponds to the peak indication of the level meter of the internal VTR of a sine wave input as follows: Audio channel 1 level indicator 4 VTR level meter Audio level indicator For information about turning the audio level indicator on and off, see Section 4-4 “Adjusting the Audio Level” (page 4-22).
!¡ White balance memory indicator This indicator indicates the currently selected white balance automatic adjustment memory. A : The WHITE BAL switch is set to A. B : The WHITE BAL switch is set to B. P : The WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST. M : The WHITE BAL switch of the RM-P9 Remote Control Unit is set to MANUAL. !™ Filter indicator This indicator indicates the currently selected filter types.
4-8-2 Selecting the Display Items 4 To select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen from the VF DISPLAY page, turn on or off the indication next to each item. Selection of the following items can be turned on or off on the VF DISPLAY page. • Display mode (For more information, see Section 4-8-3 “Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Messages” (page 4-57).
1 Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. (When this menu is first used, the lowest-numbered page of the currently selected pages for configuring the menu appears). 2 Push the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until the VF DISPLAY page shown below appears (or use the PAGE + UP / DOWN function).
4 Press the UP or DOWN button to specify whether that item is to appear on the viewfinder screen (ON) or not (OFF). To turn it ON : Press the UP button. To turn it OFF : Press the DOWN button. Note that pushing the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to CANCEL / PRST on this page has no effect. 4 To turn the setting of another item ON or OFF, repeat steps 3 and 4. 5 To end the menu operation, return the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to OFF.
4-8-3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Messages You can limit or suppress the messages that give details of setting changes and adjustment progress and results by setting a display mode. The conditions under which messages are displayed and their correspondence with the display mode are as follows: Setting change and adjustment progress messages and display modes Y : Message is displayed. N : Message is not displayed.
a) This is also displayed for about 3 seconds when the camcorder is turned on. b) This is also displayed for about 3 seconds when the SHUTTER selector is set to ON. Changing the display mode The currently set display mode appears on the VF DISPLAY page of the setup menu. Follow the procedure below to change it.
4-8-4 Setting the Marker Display Use the MARKER 1 / 2 page of the setup menu to switch the display of the center and safety zone markers on or off and to select whether the area indicated by the safety zone marker is 80 % or 90 % of the screen area. Setting the marker display Follow the procedure below to set details of the marker display. 4 Setting the marker display 1 Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON.
ON / OFF of safety zone marker indicator Safety zone area setting ON / OFF of center marker indicator Setting of display position of center marker (horizontal) Setting of display position of center marker (vertical) 4 MARKER 1 / 2 page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the desired item (or use the ITEM + UP / DOWN function).
Note that the CANCEL and PRESET functions can also be used for the SAFETY AREA, CENTER H, and CENTER V selections. If the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch is pressed twice to CANCEL / PRST, all the previous settings are canceled. If the switch is pressed twice more to CANCEL / PRST, the settings are reset to their initial values. 5 To end the menu operation, return the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to OFF.
Setting the camera ID Follow the procedure below to set the camera ID. 4 Setting the camera ID 1 Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. (When this menu is first used, the lowest-numbered page of the currently selected pages for configuring the menu appears).
Camera ID (Squares indicate spaces; they are displayed this way only on this menu page.) 4 When the CAMERA ID page appears, the cursor is at the first character position. 3 Press the UP or DOWN button repeatedly to cycle through the character set until the desired character appears. Pressing the UP button cycles the character set in the sequence of space (π), alphabetic characters A to Z, numerals 0 to 9, then symbols. Pressing the DOWN button cycles the character set in the opposite direction.
5 To end the menu operation, return the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to OFF. The setup menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the current status of the camcorder appear along the top and bottom of the viewfinder. 4 Deleting a character Follow the procedure below. Deleting a character 1 Move the cursor to the position of the character to be deleted.
2 Press the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to CANCEL / PRST. The character is deleted. 3 (1) To delete another character, move the cursor as follows: Moving to right : Press the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to ITEM. Moving to left : Press the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to CANCEL / PRST. (2) Return to step 2 to delete the character.
4-9 Adjustments and Settings From the Setup Menu The camcorder provides a menu for adjustments and settings. The basic method of using this setup menu was described in Section 4-6-2 “Basic Use of the Setup Menu” (page 4-39). This section elaborates how to use the setup menu to carry out each adjustment and setting. The adjustments and settings provided by the setup menu are listed below.
4-9-1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values Before using the camcorder, use the MASTER GAIN page of the setup menu to set the gains corresponding to the L, M, and H positions of the GAIN selector, which switches the gain of the video amplifier. Setting the GAIN selector values Follow the procedure below to set a gain value for each switch position. 4 Setting the GAIN selector values 1 Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON.
Gain corresponding to L position of GAIN selector Gain corresponding to M position of GAIN selector Gain corresponding to H position of GAIN selector 4 MARKER GAIN page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the desired position of the gain to change (LOW, MID, or HIGH) (or use the ITEM + UP / DOWN function). 4 Press the UP or DOWN button repeatedly until the desired gain appears.
5 To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to OFF. The setup menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the current status of the camcorder appear along the top and bottom of the viewfinder. 4-9-2 Selecting the Functions Use the FUNCTION 2 / 2 page of the setup menu to select the camcorder functions related to return video signal. Selecting required functions Follow the procedure below to select the required functions.
2 Push the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until the FUNCTION 2 / 2 page shown below appears (or use the PAGE + UP / DOWN function). Function names 4 FUNCTION 2 / 2 page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the item whose setting you want to change (or use the ITEM + UP / DOWN function). 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to change the setting of the selected function.
FIELD / FRAME : Switches between field (FLD) / frame (FRM) for the method of charge accumulation at the CCD sensor. For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual. A. IRIS (automatic iris) OVERRIDE : Press the UP button to enable fine adjustment of the reference value of the automatic iris adjustment; to disable it (OFF), press the DOWN button.
4-9-3 Selecting the Test Output Use the TEST OUT page of the setup menu to select the type of video signal to be output from the TEST OUT connector. Selecting the test output Follow the procedure below to select the test output signal. 4 Selecting the test output 1 Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen.
Composite video signal output Either of R, G, B, R−G, or B−G signal outputs 4 TEST OUT page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the desired output (or use the ITEM + UP / DOWN function). Note that the test output signal reverts to ENC (encoded) every time the camcorder is switched on. The R−G and B−G signal outputs can be selected only when R−G / B−G SEL on the OPERATION MODE page is set to ON.
4-9-4 Selecting the Aspect Ratio (DVW-700WS / 700WSP Only) Use the WIDE SCREEN page of the setup menu to select the aspect ratio of the video output signal and other related items. Selecting required functions Follow the procedure below to select the required function. 4 Selecting the aspect ratio 1 Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen.
Function names 4 WIDE SCREEN page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the item whose setting you want to change (or use the ITEM + UP / DOWN function). 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to change the setting of the selected item. 16:9 / 4:3 MODE : Press the DOWN button to select a 16:9 aspect ratio. Press the UP button to select a 4:3 aspect ratio.
4 “16:9” indicator on the color bar display “16:9” VF ID : To indicate 16:9 mode on the viewfinder screen, press the UP button (ON). The “16:9” indicator stays on in 16:9 mode. To turn off the indicator, press the down button (OFF).
Notes • When the BOX / 4:3 LIMITS setting is 4:3 and the 16:9 / 4:3 MODE setting is 16:9, the BOX CURSOR setting on the MARKER 2 / 2 page cannot be changed. • The LEVEL 1 / 9 page can be individually set for both 16:9 and 4:3 mode. To change the setting of another function, return to step 3. 5 To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to OFF.
4-10 Using the Setup Card You can save the contents of the setup menu in the supplied accessory “setup card” (inserted at the factory). This data enables rapid recreation of suitable setup conditions. 4-10-1 Handling the Setup Card The setup card can be inserted or removed from the camcorder with the power turned on or off. 4 Removing the setup card Push up on the tab on the right-hand side of the card insertion lid to open the lid.
Inserting the setup card Hold the setup card with the “SONY” logo facing you so you can read it, slide it into the insertion slot, then close the lid. 4 Inserting the setup card Note Make sure that you can read the “SONY” logo when you insert the card. If there is some resistance when you insert the card, the card might be turned around or upside down. Do not force the card into the slot. Check that the card is correctly oriented, then try inserting it again.
4-10-2 Using Data on the Setup Card The operations of saving data to the setup card and reading the saved data from the setup card are done from the SETUP CARD page of the setup menu. 4 Note You cannot access the SETUP CARD page when a remote control unit is connected. Writing data to the setup card Follow the procedure below. Writing data to the setup card 1 Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen.
2 Push the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until the SETUP CARD page shown below appears (or use the PAGE + UP / DOWN function). Data read message Data write message Setting of write protection function 4 Setting of card ID SETUP CARD page (factory settings) If no card is inserted, the message “CARD NOT INSERTED!” appears. Close the menu and insert a card.
4 5 • To end writing data, push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to CANCEL / PRST. • To continue the writing of data, go on to step 6. 6 Press the UP button. The displayed card ID and the setting data stored in the camcorder are written to the card. While the data is being written, the message “WRITING DATA!” is displayed. When the writing is completed, the message “WRITE : OK” appears. 7 To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to OFF.
Updating the data If data is already saved on the card, a message asking whether or not that data is to be updated is displayed when the UP button is pressed in step 6 (page 4-82). The message is illustrated below. 4 Press the UP button to update (overwrite) the data.
Protecting saved data To protect data that has been saved on a setup card, set WRITE PROTECT on the SETUP CARD page to ON in advance. Nothing will be written to the card when the UP button is pressed in step 6 (page 482). Follow the procedure below. 4 Protecting saved data 1 Move the cursor to the WRITE PROTECT position. The message “UP : ON, DOWN : OFF” appears. 2 Press the UP button to set the write protection function (ON); press the DOWN button to release it (OFF).
If data cannot be written Data cannot be written if one of the following error messages appears when the UP button is pressed in step 6 (page 4-82). Data write error messages Error message Reason Action CARD NOT INSERTED! No setup card is inserted. Close the menu and insert or reinsert the card. WRITE PROTECTED! WRITE PROTECT is set to ON. Set WRITE PROTECT to OFF. WRITE ERROR! Circuit or card fault (flashing) Check the circuitry, or replace the card with a verified card.
2 Push the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until the SETUP CARD page shown below appears (or use the PAGE + UP / DOWN function). Data read message Data write message 4 Setting of write protection function Setting of card ID SETUP CARD page (factory settings) If no card is inserted, the message “CARD NOT INSERTED!” message appears. Close the menu and insert a card.
4 5 • To end reading data, push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to CANCEL / PRST. • To continue the reading of data, go on to step 6. Note The data and the card ID read from the card overwrite the data stored in the camcorder. Before going on to step 6, re-check the card ID and decide whether it is necessary to read the data and card ID from the card. 6 Press the UP button. While data is being read, the message “READING DATA!” is displayed. When reading is completed, the message “READ : OK” appears.
If data cannot be read Data cannot be read if one of the following error messages appears when the UP button is pressed in step 6 (page 4-87). Data read error messages 4 Error message Reason Action CARD NOT INSERTED! No setup card is inserted. Close the menu and insert or reinsert the card. READ ERROR! (flashing) Circuit or card fault Re-check, and consult a Sony representative. CARD DATA NG! The card contains the (flashing) data that cannot be read into this camcorder.
Currently set card ID, or 10 spaces 4 3 Press the UP or DOWN button repeatedly to cycle through the character set until the desired character appears. If you press the UP button, the character set cycles in the sequence of space (π), alphabetic characters A to Z, numerals 0 to 9, then symbols. If you press the DOWN button, the character set cycles in the opposite direction. 4 Press the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to ITEM to move the cursor to the next position.
6 4 To end writing the ID, press the UP button; to return and correct the ID, press the DOWN button. If you press the UP button, the message disappears. If you press the DOWN button, the message disappears and the cursor reappears above the left-most character of the card ID (return to the status of step 2). If a correction is necessary after you press the UP button, press the UP button again to re-display the cursor above the card ID and enable correction (return to the status of step 2).
5-1 Power Supply You need to power on the camcorder for the flange focal length adjustment, viewfinder focus and screen adjustment, etc., which are described later. The following power supplies can be used with the camcorder.
Attaching the battery pack 1 Press the battery pack against the back of the camcorder, aligning the side line of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder. Back of camcorder BP-L60 / L90 Align these lines. 5 2 Slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder.
Detaching the battery pack Holding the button in, pull the battery pack up.
5-1-2 Using an NP-1B / 1A Battery Pack The camcorder will operate continuously for about 40 minutes with an NP-1B / 1A Battery Pack. Use of this battery pack requires a DC-L1 Battery Adaptor (not supplied). Before use, charge the battery pack with a BC-1WD Battery Charger for about 1 hour. For more information, refer to the BC-1WD manual. Attaching the battery pack 5 1 Slide an NP-1B / 1A Battery Pack into the DC-L1 Battery Adaptor.
2 Mount the DC-L1 Battery Adaptor on the back of the camcorder. Back of camcorder 5 Using two NP-1B / 1A Battery Packs simultaneously For long shooting sessions, attach a DC-520 Battery Adaptor (not supplied) to a DC-L1 Battery Adaptor. The camcorder will operate continuously for about 80 minutes. For more information, refer to the DC-520 manual.
5-1-3 Using a BP-90A / 90 Battery Pack The camcorder will operate for about 120 minutes with a BP- 90A / 90 Battery Pack. Use of this battery pack requires a DC-L90 Battery Adaptor (not supplied). Before use, charge the battery pack with a BC-210 / 210CE / 410 / 410CE Battery Charger for about 2 hours. For more information, refer to the BC-210 / 210CE / 410 / 410CE manual. Attaching the battery pack 5 1 Fit a BP-90A / 90 Battery Pack in the DC-L90 Battery Adaptor. 1 Push the lever up.
2 Mount the DC-L90 Battery Adaptor on the back of the camcorder. Back of camcorder 5-1-4 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to Dead Batteries If you use both an internal battery pack and an external battery connected to the DC IN connector at the same time, you can avoid breaks in operation due to the dead batteries. When the external battery begins to fail and an internal battery pack is also used Remove the DC output cable of the external battery from the DC IN connector.
Continuous operation when operating with only an internal battery pack First, connect a fully charged external battery to the DC IN connector, then change the internal battery. 5 Notes • Whenever an internal battery pack is loaded and an external battery is connected to the DC IN connector, the external battery is always used as the power source. • There may be some noise on the video signal at the instant the power sources are switched.
5-1-6 Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System and Ultralight System You can equip the camcorder with a special battery mount which the Anton Bauer Corporation has developed for its Intelligent Battery System and Ultralight System. • Intelligent Battery System : With an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum series battery, the camcorder viewfinder screen can indicate the amount of battery power remaining in the form of characters.
5-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder For maximum viewing convenience, you can adjust the viewfinder position in the left-right and backward-forward directions. 5-2-1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position Adjusting the position to left or right 5 Adjusting the position to left or right 1 Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring. 2 Slide the viewfinder to the most convenient position. 3 Tighten the viewfinder left-right positioning ring.
Adjusting the position backward or forward Adjusting the position backward or forward 5 1 Loosen the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever. 2 Slide the viewfinder longitudinally to the most convenient position. 3 Tighten the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever. Using the viewfinder with your left eye By attaching a left-eye shooting viewfinder slide guide (Part No. A8262-535-A, not supplied), you can use the camcorder easily with your left eye looking through the viewfinder.
2 Detach the slide guide from the viewfinder. Slide guide 5 3 Attach the left-eye shooting slide guide (Part No. A-8262-535-A) with the screws removed in step 2. Left-eye shooting slide guide (Part No. A-8262-535-A) 4 Reattach the viewfinder to the camcorder.
5-2-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen Adjusting the viewfinder focus Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest. Diopter adjustment ring 5 Adjusting the viewfinder focus Adjusting the viewfinder screen Adjust the brightness, contrast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the controls shown below.
5-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder Viewfinder stopper 5 Detaching the viewfinder 1 Point the viewfinder barrel up or down. 2 Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring. 3 Holding the viewfinder stopper up, slide the viewfinder in the direction indicated by the arrow and detach it. 4 Remove the viewfinder cable and microphone cable from the clamps and disconnect them.
The viewfinder rotation bracket By fitting a BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (not supplied), you can rotate the viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder. For more information, refer to the BKW-401 manual.
5-2-4 Detaching the Eyepiece Removing the eyepiece gives a clearer view of the screen from further away. It is also easy to remove dust from the viewfinder screen and mirror when the eyepiece is detached. 1 Turn the eyepiece locking ring fully counterclockwise, to line up the red marks on the locking ring and the viewfinder barrel. Mark (red) Mark (red) 5 Locking ring 2 Detach the eyepiece.
Reattaching the eyepiece 1 Align the mark on the eyepiece locking ring with the one on the viewfinder barrel. 2 Align the mark on the eyepiece end (see step 2 in the illustration for eyepiece detachment) with those on the eyepiece locking ring and viewfinder barrel. Then insert the eyepiece into the viewfinder barrel. 3 Turn the eyepiece locking ring clockwise until its “LOCK” arrow points at the mark on the viewfinder barrel. Note A worn or torn eyepiece pad should be a new one (Part No.
5-3 Mounting the Lens Follow the procedure below to mount the lens. For information about using the lens, refer to the lens manual. 5 Mounting the lens 1 Push the lens locking lever up and remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount. 2 Align the center slot in the lens mount with the center pin on the lens, and insert the lens into the mount. 3 Holding the lens in place, push the lens locking lever down to mount the lens. 4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector.
5-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length If the lens does not stay in focus properly as you zoom from telephoto to wide angle, adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the plane of the lens mounting flange to the imaging plane). Make this adjustment after mounting or changing the lens. Adjusting the flange focal length The positions of the controls for adjusting the flange focal length vary somewhat from lens to lens. Check the identification of the various controls in the lens manual.
5 Point the camera at the chart, and focus on it. 6 Set the zoom to wide angle. 7 Turn the Ff ring until the chart is in focus, being careful not to disturb the focus ring. 8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto. 9 Tighten the Ff ring fixing screws.
5-5 Audio Input System 5-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone You can use the supplied microphone either detached from or attached to the camcorder. Using the microphone detached from the camcorder Connect to the MIC IN connector. 5 Set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired recording channel to FRONT. Using the microphone detached from the camcorder Note When using the supplied microphone with an extension cable, always use an external power supply type cable.
Using the microphone attached to the camcorder 1 Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder. Microphone holder 5 2 Place the microphone in the microphone holder. Tighten the screw. Place the microphone in the holder so that “UP” is at the top. Close the microphone holder.
3 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector, and set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired recording channel to FRONT. Connect to the MIC IN connector.
5-5-2 Using an External Microphone You can connect up to two external microphones, using the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 connectors. When you use an external power supply type microphone, set the LINE / MIC / +48 V ON selector for the appropriate AUDIO IN connector to +48 V ON. If a microphone you use is not the external power supply type, set the LINE / MIC / +48 V ON selector to MIC.
Using an external microphone attached to the camcorder You can attach an external microphone to the camcorder by using a CAC-12 Microphone Holder (not supplied). Additionally, by using a CRS-3P Cradle Suspension (not supplied), you can reduce the mechanical vibration noise from the VTR, and can also attach a long microphone. Note, however, that use of the CRS-3P requires a microphone holder (A) (Part No. 3-680-581-01), which is not supplied with the CRS-3P.
5 2 Remove the external microphone holder attachment screws. 3 Attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder.
4 Open the CAC-12 and remove the microphone adaptor. Loosen the screw. Open the CAC-12. Microphone adaptor 5 5 Mount the assembly from step 1 in the CAC-12. Tighten the screw. Close the CAC-12.
6 Mount the microphone into the cradle suspension. Microphone 5 7 Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN connector for channel 1 or 2. Set the corresponding AUDIO IN switch to REAR. Set the LINE / MIC / +48 V ON selector to +48 V ON or MIC in accordance with the type of the microphone power supply. Notes • You can only connect an external power supply type microphone to the MIC IN connector.
5-5-3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) Use of a Sony wireless microphone system requires a WRR-28H / 28M / 28L / 810A / 860A UHF Portable Tuner. Attach the tuner to the camcorder as shown below. (The following example uses the WRR-28M.) Refer to the UHF portable tuner manual for more information. When using a BP-L60 / L90 Battery Pack 1 (1) Attach the supplied tuner metal fitting to the back of the camcorder.
2 Mount the tuner on the metal fitting. WRR-28M 5 3 Connect the tuner power cord to the DC OUT connector of the camcorder, and the audio output cable to the AUDIO IN connector for channel 1 or 2. Set the LINE / MIC / +48 V ON selector for the appropriate channel to MIC. Set the AUDIO IN switch for the appropriate channel to REAR.
Using an NP-1B / 1A or a BP-90A / 90 Battery Pack Before attempting the following attachment, make sure that an NP-1B / 1A Battery Pack is contained in the DC-L1 Battery Adaptor or that a BP90A / 90 Battery Pack is contained in the DC-L90 Battery Adaptor. 1 Attach the BETACAM holder kit supplied with the tuner to the battery adaptor. BETACAM holder kit 5 2 Mount the tuner on the battery adaptor. WRR-28M 1 Attach the hook to the bracket. 2 Tighten the screw.
3 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. Set the LINE / MIC / +48 V ON selector for the appropriate channel to MIC. 5 DC OUT Set the AUDIO IN switch for the appropriate channel to REAR.
5-5-4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment Connect the audio output connector of the audio equipment that supplies the line input signal to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector. Set the LINE / MIC / +48 V ON selector for the appropriate channel to LINE. Audio equipment Set the AUDIO IN switch for the appropriate channel to REAR.
5-6 Tripod Mounting You can easily mount and dismount the camcorder on a tripod by using the supplied tripod adaptor. 1 Attach the tripod adaptor to the tripod. Tripod adaptor Select the screw hole in the tripod adaptor that fits the screw on your tripod camera mount and gives the best balance for the camcorder. Camera mount 5 2 Mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor. Slide the camcorder forward along the groove in the adaptor until it clicks.
Removing the camcorder from the tripod adaptor Press the red button against the lever and move the lever indicated by the arrow. Red button Lever Removing the camcorder from the tripod adaptor 5 Note The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed. If this happens, press the red button against the lever a second time and move the lever as shown below until the pin returns to the stowed position.
5-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below.
Attaching Pull up on the strap to lock the fitting. Clip Attaching the shoulder strap Removing 5 Press here to release.
5-8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position You can shift the shoulder pad from its center position backward or forward by up to 10 mm (3/8 inch). This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder. Bottom view 5 Shoulder pad Adjusting the shoulder pad position 1 Loosen the two screws. 2 Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is in the most convenient position. 3 Tighten the screws.
5-9 Putting On the Rain Cover Attach the rain cover as illustrated below. This cover is so designed that you can change cassettes, reach the controls, and mount the camcorder on a tripod with the cover on. When attaching the shoulder strap, pass it through these sleeves and fasten the drawstrings. Insert your hand here to hold the grip. When attaching a video light, pass it through this velcro tape opening. Button A 5 Button B Back Button C Front Close the velcro tape.
Access the controls on the camcorder through these sleeves. Change the BP-L60 / L90, NP-1B / 1A Battery Packs through this sleeve. To attach a WRR-28H / 28M / 28L / 810A / 860A UHF Portable Tuner, open the velcro tape. Front 5 Change the BP-90A / 90 Battery Packs through this sleeve. When connecting external equipment, pass the connection cables through this sleeve and fasten the drawstrings. When not using this sleeve, fold it onto the velcro tape at the bottom of the rain cover.
Rain cover bottom Front Close the velcro tape. Back Front 5 You can mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor through these holes.
5-10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit Connecting the RM-P9 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) enables remote control of the principal camera functions. Turning the POWER switch of the camcorder to ON when the RM-P9 is connected to the REMOTE connector, automatically puts the camcorder into remote control mode. If you disconnect the RM-P9, remote control mode is canceled. 5 Notes • Always turn the POWER switch to OFF before connecting or disconnecting the remote control cable.
Notes on RM-P9 operation The functions and use of some switches and controls on the RM-P9 depend on the camera that is connected. In the RM-P9 Operation and Maintenance Manual those switches and controls are explained separately for each camera. For operation of the RM-P9 connected to one of the DVW-700 series, refer to the explanations for the BVP-90 / 90P as well as the notes below. • All the control knobs, switches, and indicators of the RM-P9 are operable. • Set the MODE switch to 1.
6-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting Check the functions of the camcorder before setting out for a shooting session, preferably by operating the camcorder together with a color video monitor. 6-1-1 Preparations for Testing Follow the procedure below. 6 1 Load a fully charged battery pack. 2 Set the POWER switch to ON, and check that the HUMID indicator does not appear and that the BATT indicator shows at least five segments.
4 6 After checking the points below, load the cassette and close the cassette lid. • The cassette is not write-protected. • There is no slack in the tape. Condensation If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may form on the head drum. Then, if the camcorder is operated in this state, the tape may adhere to the drum, and cause a failure or even permanent damage. Do the following to prevent this from happening.
Testing the viewfinder 1 2 Adjust the position of the viewfinder. 3 (1) Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON and check that the setup menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. (2) Push the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to PAGE and check that the setup menu page changes to the next page. (3) Push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to ITEM and check that the cursor moves within the current page.
6 5 Check each of the following operations, and make sure that the indicator lights if the corresponding item has been turned on in the ‘!’ LED page. (1) Set the gain to anything but 0 dB by the GAIN selector and on the MASTER GAIN page of the setup menu. (2) Set the SHUTTER selector to ON. (3) Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. (4) Use the lens extender. (5) Set the two-part FILTER selector to anything but 1 B.
Testing the iris and zoom functions 1 Set the zoom to automatic zoom mode and check that the power zoom operates correctly. 2 Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the zoom functions manually. 3 Set the iris to automatic adjustment mode and point the camera at objects of different brightness. Check that the automatic iris adjustment operates correctly. 4 Set the iris to manual adjustment mode and check that turning the iris ring adjusts the iris correctly.
6-1-3 Testing the VTR Perform tests (1) to (6) consecutively in the given order. (1) Testing the tape transport functions 6 1 Set the VTR SAVE / STBY switch to SAVE and check that the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder goes on. 2 Set the VTR SAVE / STBY switch to STBY and check that the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder goes off. 3 Set the F-RUN / R-RUN switch to R-RUN. 4 Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL. 5 Press the VTR START button and check the following points.
10 Hold down the REW button to rewind the tape for a while, then press the PLAY button. Check that the rewind and playback functions operate normally. 11 Press the STOP button and press the F FWD button. Check that the fast forward function operates normally. (2) Testing the automatic audio level adjusting functions 1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 / CH-2 switches to AUTO. 2 Set the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT. 3 Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector at a suitable sound source.
(4) Testing the earphone and speaker 6 1 Set the VTR SAVE / STBY switch to STBY. 2 Turn the MONITOR control and check that the speaker volume changes accordingly. 3 Connect an earphone to the EARPHONE jack. Check that the speaker sound is cut off and that you can hear the sound from the microphone in the earphone. 4 Turn the MONITOR control and check that the earphone volume changes accordingly.
(6) Checking the functions of the user bits and time code 1 Set the user bits as required. For more information, see Section 4-5-1 “Setting the User Bits” (page 4-25). 2 Set the time code. For more information, see Section 4-5-2 “Setting the Time Code” (page 427). 3 Set the F-RUN / R-RUN switch to R-RUN. 4 Press the VTR START button, and check that the tape starts and that the counter indication changes.
6-2 Maintenance 6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads To clean the video heads, always use a Sony BCT-D12CL Cleaning Cassette. Carefully follow the instructions given with the cleaning cassette, as incorrect or excessive use could damage the video heads. 6-2-2 Cleaning the Viewfinder • Use a dust blower to clean the CRT screen and mirror inside the barrel. • Clean the lens and protecting filter with a commercially available lens cleaner. Caution Never use organic solvents such as thinners.
2 Remove the eyecup from the eyecup holder. 3 Remove the protecting filter together with the packing ring from inside the eyecup holder. 4 Detach the protecting filter from the packing ring. Fog-proof filter Depending on the temperature and humidity, the protecting filter may mist because of vapor or your breath. To ensure that the viewfinder is always clear, replace the protecting filter with a fog-proof filter (Part No. 1-547-341-11, not supplied).
6-3 Operation Warnings When a problem occurs either at power on or during operation, warnings are given by the WARNING indicator and tally indicator, in the display panel, and in the viewfinder. The speaker and earphone also give audible warnings. Operation warnings Display panel Warning / indication Indicators Flashing / continuous Warning sound : Continuous : 1 flash / s. WARNING RF Continuous a) SERVO Continuous 6 REC / tally : 2 flashes / s. : 4 flashes / s. BATT : 4 beeps / s. : 1 beep / s.
Problem VTR action Corrective action Video head gap clogged or problem in recording circuit. After clogged head is detected, recording continues but is substandard. Clean the heads. If recording is still substandard, turn off the power and consult your Sony representative. Servo lock lost. Recording continues but is substandard. Turn off the power and consult your Sony representative.
Notes on CCD Image Sensors Vertical smear Smear tends to be produced when an extremely bright object is being shot; it is more likely to occur with a faster electronic shutter speed. Vertical tails show on the image. Bright object (mercury lamp, the sun, reflections, etc.) Monitor screen 6 Vertical smear Aliasing When patterns of stripes or lines are shot, they may appear jagged.
Specifications Power voltage +5.0 12 −1.0 V DC Power consumption 28 W (12 V DC supply, when recording) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating humidity 25 % to 85 % (relative humidity) Storage temperature −20°C to +60°C (−4°F to +140°F) Mass Approx.
Video Camera Section General Imager 2 /3-inch frame interline-transfer type Hyper HAD 1000 CCD Imager Configuration RGB, 3 CCDs Spectral system F 1.4 prism system (with quartz filter) A Built-in filters CC filter A : Cross filter B : 3200 K C : 4300 K D : 6300 K ND filter 1 : Straight through 2 : 1/4 ND 3 : 1/16 ND 4 : 1/64 ND Electronic shutter speed DVW-700 / 700WS : • 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 second • 260 speeds from 60.1 to 7000 Hz (CLS mode) • 248 speeds from 30.4 to 58.
Lens mount Special bayonet type Sensitivity 89.9 % reflection chart, 2000 lx (F8 standard) Minimum illumination 1.9 lx (at F 1.
Viewfinder CRT 1 1/2-inch monochrome, quick start type Horizontal resolution DVW-700 / 700P : 600 TV lines (at center) DVW-700WS / 700WSP : 450 TV lines (16:9 mode) (at center) 600 TV lines (4:3 mode) (at center) Eyepiece magnification exceeds that of the DVW700 / 700P. VTR Section General Usable cassettes 1 /2-inch Digital BETACAM cassettes BCT-D6 / D12 / D22 / D32 / D40 A Tape speed Approx. 96.7 mm / s Record / playback time 40 minutes (using BCT-D40) Fast forward time Approx.
Video (with standard playback machine) Bandwidth S/N Luminance +0.5 0 to 5.75 MHz −0.7 dB Chrominance (R−Y, B−Y) +0.5 0 to 2.75 MHz −0.7 dB Luminance 62 dB min. Differential gain 2 % max. Differential phase 1° max. K-factor (2T pulse) 1 % max. Y / C delay 15 ns max. Audio (with standard playback machine) Frequency response +0.5 20 Hz to 20 kHz −1.0 dB Dynamic range 85 dB min. Distortion (at 1 kHz) 0.08 % max. Crosstalk (at 1 kHz) 70 dB max.
GENLOCK IN (BNC type) 1.0 V p-p, 75 Ω TC IN (BNC type) 0.5 V to 18 V p-p, 10 kΩ Signal outputs VIDEO OUT (BNC type) 1.0 V p-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced TEST OUT (BNC type) 1.0 V p-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced (internally connected with REMOTE connector) AUDIO OUT (XLR, 3-pin, male) 0 dBm A TC OUT (BNC type) 1.0 V p-p, 75 Ω EARPHONE (minijack) 8 Ω, −∞ to −18 dBu (or −18 dBs) variable Others DC IN (XLR, 4-pin, male) 11 to 17 V DC DC OUT (4-pin) 11 to 17 V DC, maximum current 0.
Supplied Accessories Microphone (super cardioid directional, external power supply type) (1) Tripod adaptor (VCT-14) (1) Shoulder strap (1) Rain cover (1) Setup card (BSC-1) (1) Carrying case (LC-777) (1) (only with DVW-700P / 700WSP) Tuner metal fitting (1) Operation Manual (1) Maintenance Manual Part 1 1) (1) Recommended Additional Equipment Power supply and related equipment BP-L60 / L90 Battery Pack NP-1B / 1A Battery Pack BP-90A / 90 Battery Pack BC-L100 / L100CE Battery Charger (for BP-L60 / L90) BC-
Viewfinder and related equipment Fog-proof filter (Part No. 1-547-341-11) Lens assembly (farsighted) (−2.8 D to +2.0 D) (Part No. A-8262-537-A) Lens assembly (low magnification) (−3.6 D to −0.8 D) (Part No. A8262-538-A) Lens assembly (standard magnification with special compensation for aberrations) (−3.6 D to +0.4 D) (Part No. A-8267-737-A) Lens assembly (3 × magnification) (–3.6D to +4.0D) (Part No. A-8314798-A) Left-eye shooting viewfinder slide guide (Part No.
WRT-27 UHF Transmitter BTA-27 UHF Portable Tuner Attachment Kit Equipment for maintenance and easier handling BCT-D12CL Cleaning Cassette LC-777 Carrying Case 1) LC-304SFT Soft Carrying Case EX-410 Extension Board Maintenance Manual Part 2 2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. A .................................................................................................................................... 1) This carrying case is supplied with the DVW-700P / 700WSP.
Glossary Aliasing Distortion of the signal caused by overlap of the baseband signal and the lower sideband signal when the signal is demodulated. Bayonet mount A type of lens mount. The lens can be inserted into the lens mount and quickly locked in place by simply rotating the lens locking ring. Black balance adjustment To balance the black levels of the R, G, and B channels of a video camera so that black has no color. Black set A reference level for black balance adjustment. A CCD Charge-Coupled Device.
Color bar signal A test signal which can be displayed as vertical bars of different colors on a color video monitor. This signal is used to check chrominance functions of color television and video systems such as cameras and monitors. Color temperature The temperature in Kelvins (K) to represent the color of a light source, determined by heating a perfectly black body until its color matches that of the light source. Color temperature is higher when the color is bluish and lower when reddish.
Diopter A measure of lens power ; its unit is the reciprocal of 1 m (3.28 ft). A diopter lens is a simple supplementary lens placed over the main camera lens to alter its effective focal length. Drop frame mode SMPTE time code runs at 30 frames / second, while the NTSC color television system runs at about 29.97 frames / second. This means that a length of 1 hour as indicated by time code is longer than the actual clock time of 1 hour by 108 frames, or about 3.6 seconds.
ENG Electronic News Gathering. The use of electronic equipment such as portable video cameras, VTRs, and sound equipment for the production of daily news stories and short documentaries. Ff See Flange focal length. FIT Frame Interline Transfer. A type of CCD imager featuring substantially reduced vertical smear. See also CCD and Vertical smear. Flange focal length The distance from the plane of lens mounting flange to the image focal plane. Abbreviated to Ff.
Horizontal resolution The capability of a video camera or a display unit to preserve detail in the horizontal direction. Usually expressed as the number of vertical lines which can be distinguished in the reproduced image of a test chart. Hunting Repeated brightening and darkening of an image resulting from repeated response to automatic iris control.
Sawtooth waveform A form of signal resembling the teeth of a saw. A video signal having a sawtooth waveform is used to check linearity and other characteristics of video amplifiers. Shutter speed The length of time for which the shutter stays open. The higher the shutter speed, the more clearly a moving object can be shot. Smear See Vertical smear. SMPTE Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, a professional association established in the U.S.A.
User bits A total of 32 bits are provided in the time code which the user can use to record such information as date, scene number, or reel number on video tape. Vertical smear A bright vertical line which appears on the screen when shooting a very bright object with a CCD camera. Also called smear. Video gain Amount of amplification for video signals, expressed in decibels (dB). A VITC Vertical Interval Time Code.
Zebra pattern In a video camera, striped patterns which appear in the viewfinder screen to indicate areas of the image where the video level is higher than a certain value. If a zebra pattern appears on the skin when the object is a human being, that is a correct exposure. Zoom To gradually change the field of view of a camera lens from wide to narrow angle (zoom in) or narrow to wide angle (zoom out).
Index A AC-550 / 550CE AC Adaptor 1-5, 5-8 Accessories A-7 Accessory attachments 2-3 Adjustment and settings for recording audio level 4-22 black balance and white balance 4-1 electronic shutter 4-12 reference value for automatic iris adjustment 4-20 time data 4-25 ADVANCE button 2-32 ALARM volume control 2-11 Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System 5-9 Anton Bauer Ultralight System 5-9 Audio level adjustment 4-22 level meter 2-37, 4-24 line input from audio equipment 5-33 testing the audio functions 6-7 AUD
BC-210 / 210CE / 410 / 410CE Battery Charger 1-5, 5-6 BC-L100 / L100CE Battery Charger 1-5, 5-1 BETACAM holder kit 5-31 BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket 1-5, 5-15 Black balance and black set adjusting black shading 4-4 error messages 4-5 memory 4-5 BP-90A / 90 Battery Pack 1-5, 5-6 BP-L60 / L90 Battery Pack 1-5, 5-1 BREAKER button 2-2 BRIGHT control 2-16 Build-in speaker 2-13 C C-74 1-5, A-8 CAC-12 Microphone Holder 1-5, 5-25 Camera ID 4-36, 4-61 Cameraman tally indicator 2-17 Camera section features 1-1
DIAG button 2-35 Diopter adjustment ring 2-17, 5-13 Display display mode and message 4-57 indicators 2-37 markers 4-59 setup menu 4-40 status 2-37 warnings 2-37 DOWN button 2-28 Dynamic Contrast Control 2-20 E Earphone testing 6-8 EARPHONE jack 2-14 E-E sound 2-13 EJECT button 2-26 Electronic shutter See shutter.
HUMID indicator 2-38, 3-5, 6-1, 6-12 I, J, K Indicators in the viewfinder 4-44 Iris automatic adjustment 4-20 automatic closing 4-20 automatic opening 4-20 changing the reference value 4-20 testing 6-5 Iris setting indicator 4-51 L Lens locking lever 2-4 mount 2-4 mount cap 2-4 mounting 5-18 LENS connector 2-4 Lighting (shooting) conditions 2-19 Light shoe 2-3 LIGHT switch 2-36 Line input from audio equipment 5-33 LINE / MIC / +48V ON selectors 2-9 Loading a cassette 3-1 LTC 1-3 I-4 Index M Maintenance c
See also Battery and Power Supply.
REMOTE connector 2-22 RESET button 2-32 REW button and indicator 2-26 RF indicator 2-38, 6-12 RM-P9 Remote Control Unit 1-4, 4-21, 5-42 S Safety zone marker 2-16, 4-53 Selecting the functions 4-69 Selecting the display items 4-54 Self-diagnosis indicator 4-50 SERVO indicator 2-38, 6-12 Setting up adjusting the flange focal length 5-19 adjusting the shoulder pad position 5-38 adjusting the viewfinder 5-10 attaching shoulder strap 5-36 audio input system 5-21 carrying case 5-10 connecting a remote control uni
selecting mode and speed 4-14 setting the electronic shutter 4-12 shutter modes 4-12 SHUTTER selector 2-22 Shutter speed and mode indicator 4-52 SLACK indicator 2-38, 6-12 Spare indicators 4-44 Speaker 2-13 testing 6-8 Specifications A-1 STOP button 2-26 Storing the camcorder 1-6, 5-10 Super EVS mode 4-13 System configuration 1-4 T Tape remaining tape indicator 4-51 remaining tape time 4-51 TAPE status indicator 2-37, 6-12 testing the tape transport functions 6-6 See also Cassette tape.
resetting 2-32 setting 4-25 synchronizing 4-33 Tripod mount 2-4 Tripod mounting 5-34 tripod adaptor 5-34 U UHF portable tuner (WRR-28H / 28M / 28L / 810A / 860A) 1-5, 5-29 UP button 2-28 User bits displaying 2-31, 2-39 resetting 2-31 setting 4-25 storing the setting in memory 4-26 testing 6-9 V Video gain selecting 4-67 head cleaning 6-10 monitor 1-4, 3-13 TEST OUT connector 2-24, 2-30, 4-32 VIDEO OUT connector 2-23, 4-32 Viewfinder 2-16, 5-10 adjusting the diopter 5-13 adjusting the position 5-10 adjusting
display panel indications 2-37 operation warnings 6-12 parts and controls 2-37 viewfinder screen displays 4-44, 4-50, 6-12 warning sound 2-11, 6-12 See also Display.
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