Sony DNW-90/90P manual

DIGITAL CAMCORDER DNW -7/7P DNW -90/90P DNW -90WS DNW -90WSP DNW -9WS/9WSP OPERATION MANUAL English 1st Edition (Revised 5)[...]

W ARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. A VERTISSEMENT Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Afin d’écarter tout ris[...]

W ARNUNG Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, darf das Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden. Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal. For the customers in the USA This equipment has[...]

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not e[...]

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222- SONY (United States only) For the Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499- SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel- cadmium batteries. For the customers in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive(89/336/EEC) issued by the Comm[...]

Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements électromagnétiques suivants: E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision). Für Kunden in Europa Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMV-Direktive (89/336/E[...]

Table of Contents 1 Ta b le of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features ..................................................................................... 1-1 1-1-1 Camera Features .............................................................. 1-2 1-1-2 VTR Features .................................................................. 1-4 1-2 Examp[...]

2 Table of Contents 3-3 Checking the Recording— Playback .................................... 3-13 3-3-1 Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording — Recording Review ......................................................... 3-13 3-3-2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor — Playback in Color ..................................[...]

Table of Contents 3 4-8-3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Messages ........................................................ 4-58 4-8-4 Setting the Marker Display ........................................... 4-61 4-8-5 Recording Superimposed Shot Data in Color Bars ....... 4-63 4-8-6 Setting the Shot ID .......................[...]

4 Table of Contents 5-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder ....................................................... 5-10 5-2-1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position ................................ 5-10 5-2-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen ................. 5-12 5-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder ............................................. 5-13 5-2-4 Det[...]

Table of Contents 5 Appendix Specifications ..................................................................................... A-1 Video Camera Section ............................................................... A-2 VTR Section .............................................................................. A-5 Supplied Accessories ...........[...]

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1 Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Overview 1-1 Features The DNW-7/7P series 1) Digital Camcorder combines a color video camera, which uses IT 2) type Power HAD 3) sensor CCDs 4) , with a BETACAM SX series portable videocassette recorder. Its excellent image quality, sensitivity, portability, and dust- and water-proof construction make it ideal as a camcorde[...]

1 1-2 Chapter 1 Overview 1-1-1 Camera Features The features of the DNW-7/7P/90/90P/90WS/90WSP/9WS/9WSP series camera are described below. • Power HAD sensor CCDs ensure high sensitivity and high image quality. • Digital signal processing has improved picture quality, stability, and reliability. •A setup menu enables you to control features su[...]

1 Chapter 1 Overview 1-3 • The DynaLatitude 1) function enables detailed adjustment of contrast control in each pixel in accordance with a histogram of luminance signal levels. Useful in shooting scenes which contain both dark and bright spots. •A high-performance viewfinder is adjustable forward, backward and sideways, and has full auxiliary e[...]

1 1-4 Chapter 1 Overview 1-1-2 VTR Features The VTR features of this camcorder are described below. • Using the Betacam SX format, it provides picture quality as good as or better than the Betacam SP format. It supports nonlinear editing and high-speed transfer, while offering digital audio capability. • Use of low-cost Betacam SX tapes leads t[...]

1 Chapter 1 Overview 1-5 • Optional long-life battery packs are available. • Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens ensures recording continuity from the very next frame. •A slot-in UHF portable tuner (WRR-855A, not supplied) can be attached. • By connecting the VA-DN1 Camcorder Interface Adaptor (not s[...]

1 1-6 Chapter 1 Overview 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. a) For more information, see “Viewfinder and[...]

1 Chapter 1 Overview 1-7 Lens assembly a) ( − 2.8 D to + 2.0 D) (Part No. A-8262-537-A) Lens assembly a) ( − 3.6 D to − 0.8 D) (Part No. A-8262-538-A) Lens assembly a) ( − 3.6 D to + 0.4 D) (Part No. A-8267-737-A) Lens assembly a) (3 × magnification) ( − 3.6 D to + 0.4 D) (Part No. A-8314-798-A) External microphone C-74, etc. CAC-12 Micr[...]

1 1-8 Chapter 1 Overview 1-3 Precautions 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 th[...]

1 Chapter 1 Overview 1-9 1-4 Using the CD-R OM Manual The supplied CD-ROM includes Operation Manuals for the DNW-7/90/ 90WS/9WS series of Digital Camcorder (English, Japanese, French, and German versions). 1-4-1 CD-ROM System Requirements The following are required to access the supplied CD-ROM disc. • Computer: PC with MMX Pentium 166 MHz or fas[...]

1 1-10 Chapter 1 Overview Notes • If Microsoft Internet Explorer is not installed, it may be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.microsoft.com/ie • If Netscape Navigator is not installed, it may be downloaded from the following URL: http://home.netscape.com/ • If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed, it may be downloaded from the f[...]

1 Chapter 1 Overview 1-11 1-4-3 To Read the CD-ROM Manual To read the operation manual contained in the CD-ROM disc, do the following. 1 Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD drive. A cover page appears automatically in your browser. If it does not appear automatically in the browser, double click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM disc. 2 Select and cli[...]

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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-1 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-1 P ower Suppl y Power supply functions 1 Battery attachment Attach a BP-L60/L90 Battery Pack, a DC-L1 Battery Adaptor for loading an NP-1B Battery Pack, or a DC-L90 Battery Adaptor for loading a BP-90A Battery Pack. Furthermore, by attachi[...]

2-2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 3 BREAKER button Excessive current in the internal circuitry, whatever the cause, will trip the internal circuit breaker, automatically cutting off the power. If the breaker trips, consult your Sony service personnel. 4 POWER switch This switch turns the main power supply on and off. 5 L[...]

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-3 2 2-2 Accessory Attachments 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. 1 2 3 4 98 6 7 5 Lens cable clamps[...]

2-4 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 3 LIGHT connector Connect the cable of a video light attached to the light shoe. The maximum power consumption allowable for the video light is 30 W. 4 Lens mount This is a special bayonet type lens mount. 5 Lens locking lever After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate the lens m[...]

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-5 2 2-3 A udio Functions 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 MIC IN (microphone input) connector (XLR type, 3-[...]

2-6 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 3 MIC (microphone) AUDIO LEVEL control If one or both of the AUDIO IN switches are set to FRONT, you can adjust the recording level of the microphone. When AUDIO is set to ON in the VF DISPLAY 2/2 page of the setup menu and the viewfinder DISPLAY switch is set to ON, adjust the channel-1[...]

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-7 2 4 5 6 7 9 LEVEL ADVANCE SHIFT PRESET REGEN CLOCK DIAG DATA DISPLAY F-RUN R-RUN SET U-BIT SHOT TIME NO DF NDF AUTO AUDIO IN AUDIO SILECT MANUAL FRONT WIRELESS REAR 10 0 10 0 CH-1 CH-2 8 Audio functions (2)[...]

2-8 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 4 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 MANUAL. 5 AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 (audio channel-1 and channel-2 select) switches These switches s[...]

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-9 2 8 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[...]

2-10 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 Audio functions (3) !º ALARM volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone alarm volume. At the minimum position, no sound can be heard. ALARM volume control Minimum Maximum ! ™ ! º ! ¡[...]

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-11 2 !¡ 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. MONITOR volume control !™ MONITOR (audio channels select) switch This switch selects the audio output to the speaker or earp[...]

2-12 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 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 ja[...]

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-13 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.[...]

2-14 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 2-4 Shooting and Recor ding/ Pla ybac k Functions Shooting and recording/playback functions (1) Eyecup 1 4 2 3 6 7 8 9 !º 5[...]

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 [...]

2-16 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 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 [...]

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-17 2 Shooting and record/playback functions (2) !¶ !• !§ !¡ !£ !¢ !∞ !ª !™[...]

2-18 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 !¡ FILTER selector This selector is a knob that selects the most appropriate filter to match the light source. 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 t[...]

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-19 2 !™ TURBO GAIN button When shooting under extremely poor lighting conditions, slide the cover of this button to the left and press the button once to boost the video gain to the value preset with the menu (factory setting: 36 dB). To stop boosting the gain, press the button once more o[...]

2-20 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 !¢ OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic contrast control) selector This selector switches the video signal that is output to the VTR, viewfinder, and video monitor, between the color bar signal and the camera output. It also switches DCC 1) on and off when output from the camera is select[...]

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-21 2 !∞ GAIN selector This selector switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditions during shooting. The gains corresponding to the L, M, and H settings are selected from the setup menu before use. The factory settings are L = 0 dB, M = 9 dB, and H = 18 dB. Note t[...]

2-22 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 !• REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-pin) Connect the RM-P9 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) or VA-DN1 Camcorder Interface Adaptor (not supplied) to this connector. By connecting a camcorder interface adaptor, you can control the VTR from a 9-pin remote control device. Notes • [...]

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-23 2 Shooting and playback/record functions (3) @º 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[...]

2-24 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 Shooting and record/playback functions (4) @¡ 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. Press on the tab. Opening the cover @£ @¢ @∞ @™ @¡ 2 1 @§ @¶ EJECT REW 6[...]

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-25 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 standb[...]

2-26 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 2-5 Setup Menu Operating Section Setup menu operating section 1 Setup card compartment Open the cover and insert the BSC-1 Setup Card (not supplied) into the slot with the “SONY” logo facing you. 1 2 3 4[...]

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-27 2 2 Rotary encoder When the cursor is aligned with the page title of a setup menu, pressing the rotary encoder changes to the page switching mode. When the cursor is other than on the page title, pressing the rotary encoder switches to the mode in which you can change the value of the cur[...]

2-28 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 2-6 Time Code System 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 vi[...]

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-29 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 (BNC type) To synchronize the time code of an exte[...]

2-30 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 Time code functions (2) Illustration: DNW-7/90/90WS (for the NTSC broadcast system) LEVEL ADVANCE SHIFT PRESET REGEN CLOCK DIAG DATA DISPLAY F-RUN R-RUN SET U-BIT SHOT TIME NO DF NDF AUTO AUDIO IN AUDIO SILECT MANUAL FRONT WIRELESS REAR 10 0 10 0 CH-1 CH-2 HOLD RESET DISPLAY LOD LIGHT W[...]

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 par[...]

2-32 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 9 SHIFT button For setting the time code or user bits, this button selects the digit to be changed. The selected digit flashes. For more information, see Section 4-5-2 “Setting the Time Code” (page 4-27). !º PRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/CLOCK switch This switch determines the source[...]

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-33 2 !™ DATA DISPLAY switch U-BIT: Display the user bit value. SHOT-TIME: Display the date and time from the shot data. SHOT-NO.: Display the shot number from the shot data. Using the VTR menu, it is possible to set the unit to display the real time in the LTC user bits, or to record shot [...]

2-34 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 2-7 W arnings and Indications The camcorder gives visual information and warnings without your having to look in the viewfinder. Warning and indication functions 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 8 9 PRESET REGEN CLOCK DIAG DATA DISPLAY F-RUN R-RUN SET U-BIT SHOT TIME NO DF NDF[...]

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-35 2 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 DISPLAY s[...]

2-36 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 5 Back tally indicator This indicator functions exactly the same way as the front tally indicator when the back tally switch is set to ON. 6 Back tally switch This switch turns the back tally indicator on and off. 7 WARNING indicator This indicator lights up or flashes when there is a f[...]

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-37 2 2-8 W arnings and Indications on the Displa y P anel Tape status, battery status and level indicators Tape status, battery status and level indicators Audio channel 1 level meter Audio channel 2 level meter Tape status indicator Nearly dead: “BATT” flashes. Dead (battery must be cha[...]

2-38 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 VTR operation and status indicators VTR operation and status indicators Note If the tape in the VTR is slacked, an error code appears in the display section of the display panel. For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual. Warning indicators RF: Lights if the recording heads [...]

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-39 2 Lights when the time code generator is on hold. Lights when VITC is selected for the time code. Lights when the camcorder is synchronized with an external time code. Lights when the time code, CTL, or real time is displayed. Lights when the HOLD button is pressed. Time code displays Tim[...]

2-40 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 Relationships between the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch settings and the time counter displays Except during setting of the time code, the time counter display is determined by the positions of the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch. For details of setting the time code men[...]

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-1 3 Recording and Playback 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 Loading a cassette Note If you insert a cassette whi[...]

3-2 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 2 Press the EJECT button. The cassette lid will open. 3 Check that there is no slack in the tape, then slide in the cassette until it clicks into position, and close the cassette lid completely by pressing near the engraved “PUSH”. Cassette lid Window outward 1 2 Insert the cassette. Push and close the cas[...]

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-3 3 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. Checking the tape for slack Unloading a cassette With the power supply on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid, then take out t[...]

3-4 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 Push the plug in. To reuse the cassette, return the plug to its original position. 1 Turn the power off. 2 Open this rubber cover. 3 Pushing on the screw inside with a screwdriver, turn the screw clockwise until the cassette lid opens. 4 Stop turning the screw as soon as the cassette lid opens. Unloading a cas[...]

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-5 3 3-2 Recor ding 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. Turning on the camcorder and [...]

3-6 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 4 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. • The leader tape is wound on the take-up reel. Basic procedure for shooting : from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording [...]

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-7 3 Shooting Follow the procedure below. 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 filter to match the lighting conditions, and adjust the white balance. (Continued) 3,5 2 1,[...]

3-8 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 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 the PRST position. The white balance is automatically set to 3200[...]

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-9 3 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 to prevent the recording con[...]

3-10 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 If you turn off the power during a recording pause Follow the procedure below to continue recording. 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 s[...]

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-11 3 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. Continuous recording after rewinding or fast forward, after removing the cassette, or on a ta[...]

3-12 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 3-2-3 Recording Good Shot Markers It is possible to record a good shot marker on tape by pressing the RET button on the lens during recording. Press the RET button once to record shot marker 1. On the viewfinder screen, “ r ” and the time code of the marked point are displayed for about 3 seconds. Press t[...]

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-13 3 3-3 Chec king the Recor ding — Pla ybac k 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 2 seconds of the recording in the viewfinder in black and white[...]

3-14 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 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. Color playback Video input connector VIDEO OUT Color video monitor DNW-7/7P/90/90P/ 90WS/90WSP series[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-1 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-1 Adjusting the Blac k Balance and the White Balance Conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance be adjusted. The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases. • When the camcorder is first used • When the[...]

4-2 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance In automatic black balance mode, the black balance is adjusted after the black set is adjusted. Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu. Refer to the Maintenance Manual for information about manual black balance adjustment. Follow th[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-3 4 2 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK, and release the 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). Message during adjustment .......................[...]

4-4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 The black balance adjustment ends in a few seconds with the message “BLACK : OK,” and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in memory. Notes • During the black balance adjustment, the iris is automatically closed. • During the black balance adjustment, the gain selection circui[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-5 4 Black balance memory Values stored in memory are held until the black balance is next adjusted. If a memory error occurs If the error message “: STORED DATA : NG” flashes on the viewfinder screen when the camcorder is turned on, the black balance memory content has been lost. Adjust the bla[...]

4-6 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 If the setting of the GAIN selector or WHITE BAL switch is changed, a message reporting the set position appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen (in display mode 3). 2 Adjust the FILTER selector to suit the lighting[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-7 4 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: 4 Adjust the lens iris. If the lens is manually adjusted, adjust it [...]

4-8 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 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[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-9 4 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 If a[...]

4-10 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 If you have no time to adjust the white balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white balance is automatically set to 3200 K when the FILTER selector is in position 1, and to 5600 K in other positions. White balance memory Values stored in memory are held until the white balance is next [...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-11 4 4-2 Setting the Electr onic 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 The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter a[...]

4-12 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Mode Application Shutter speed ECS (Extended Clear Scan) (For DNW-90/ 90P/90WS/ 90WSP only) DNW-90/90WS: 248 speeds in the range of 30.4 Hz to 58.3 Hz DNW-90P/90WSP: 295 speeds in the range of 25.4 Hz to 48.7 Hz For shooting subjects such as monitor screens with vertical scanning frequencies o[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-13 4 • When using the electronic shutter, set FIELD/FRAME to FLD (field accumulation mode) on the FUNCTION 2/2 page of the setup menu. 4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed Use the SHUTTER selector to select a shutter mode or a standard-mode shutter speed. To set the shutter speed in CLS/ECS[...]

4-14 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 1/100 (or 1/60) 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250 1/125 The current shutter setting appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen. E.g.: SS : 1/250 or : CLS : 60.6 Hz 3 Before the message from step 2 disappears, push the SHUTTER[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-15 4 Setting the shutter speed in CLS mode Follow the procedure below. Setting the shutter speed in CLS mode 1 Set the shutter speed mode to CLS. CLEAR SCAN page (factory settings) (Continued) 1 2 The value indicated differs between camcorder models. CLS:60.0Hz[...]

4-16 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 2 Turn the rotary encoder counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera to increase the value, or clockwise to decrease the value, until the desired frequency appears. The frequency ranges as follows. DNW-7: 60.0 Hz to 10156 Hz in 263 steps DNW-90/90WS: 60.1 Hz to 7000 Hz in 260 steps,[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-17 4 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. Note The SHUTTER[...]

4-18 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 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 rotary encoder). 4 To use the selected mode or speed (the “ON” setting), turn the rotary encoder counterclockwise as seen[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-19 4 4-3 Changing the Reference V alue for A utomatic 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 r[...]

4-20 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 • To close the iris by 0.25 stop: turn the rotary encoder clockwise as seen from the front of the camera. One bar appears in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication. • To close the iris by 0.5 stop: turn the rotary encoder further clockwise as seen from the front [...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-21 4 When the RM-P9 Remote Control Unit is connected The IRIS control knob of the RM-P9 can be used for lens iris setting. The bar display ( π ) will not appear, however.[...]

4-22 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-4 Adjusting the A udio Le vel 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. Audio level manual adjustment 1 Set the AUDIO SEL[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-23 4 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. Microphone audio level adjustment 1 Set either or both AUDIO IN switches to FRONT as follows: • When u[...]

4-24 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 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 [...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-25 4 4-5 Setting the Time Data 4-5-1 Setting the User Bits 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. Setting the user bits 1 Set the DISPLAY [...]

4-26 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 3 Set the DATA DISPLAY switch to U-BIT. 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. Pressing this button while holding down the HOLD button moves the flashing digit one to the left.[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-27 4 4-5-2 Setting the Time Code The time code setting range is from 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 : 59 : 29 (hour : minute : second : frame) for the DNW-7/90/90WS/9WS, or to 23 : 59 : 59 : 24 for the DNW-7P/90P/90WSP/9WSP. Follow the procedure below to set the time code. Setting the time code 1 Set[...]

4-28 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4 If you are using the DNW-7/90/90WS/9WS, set the DF/NDF switch. DF: Drop frame mode NDF: Non-drop frame mode 5 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. Pressing this button [...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-29 4 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 Time Code Setting the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to CLOCK saves the re[...]

4-30 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 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. C[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-31 4 Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders for time code synchronization .................................................................................................................................... 1) Set GENLOCK to ON from the FUNCTION 2/2 page of the setup menu. For informatio[...]

4-32 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Procedure for time code synchronization Follow the procedure below to synchronize the time code. Synchronizing the time code 1 Turn on the POWER switch. 2 Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET. 3 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN. 4 Set the DISPLAY switch of the camcorder to TC. 1 [...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-33 4 5 Supply the time code to the TC IN connector and reference video signals that comply with the SMPTE (DNW-7/90/90WS/9WS) or EBU (DNW-7P/90P/90WSP/9WSP) 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 o[...]

4-34 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 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 th[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-35 4 2,5 HM I N SEC FRM 40 PEAK dB OVER EMPH OVER TAPE E B V H HOLD DIAG PB VITC NDF EXT-LK RF SERVO HUMID SLACK 00:00:00:00 BATT E ppppppp ppppppp F 12 30 10 0 ∞ 20 LEVEL ADVANCE SHIFT PRESET REGEN CLOCK DIAG DATA DISPLAY F-RUN R-RUN SET U-BIT SHOT TIME NO DF NDF AUTO AUDIO IN AUDIO SILECT MANUA[...]

4-36 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 3 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. The rightmost digit of the shot number starts flashing. 4 Using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons, set the cassette number or shot number (up to 999). SHIFT: Selects a digit to set. Each time you press this button, the flashing digit moves one to the left. [...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-37 4 4-6 Setup Menu Displa y 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-[...]

4-38 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Pages and functions of the setup menu (continued) Page number Page name Function Reference MASTER GAIN Sets the GAIN selector value. Section 4-9-1 “Setting the GAIN Selector Values” 5 a) 6 a) SHOT ID Sets the shot data ID. Section 4-8-6 “Setting the Shot ID” 7 a) SHOT DATA DISP. Select[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-39 4 Note When the camcorder is connected to a remote control unit and is being controlled remotely, the SHUTTER SPEED and several pages of the engineer-oriented menu (MEASUREMENT and DATA RESET pages) are not displayed. There are also some pages which are displayed but which you cannot use to chan[...]

4-40 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-6-2 Basic Use of the Setup Menu Use the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch, the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ ITEM switch, and the rotary encoder to manipulate the setup menu. 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[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-41 4 Displaying the setup menu 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[...]

4-42 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 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 You can also use the rotary encoder as follows to switch items. While a question mar[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-43 4 Changing the setting of ON/OFF selection of a selected item Check that the cursor is by the desired item, then press the rotary encoder. A question mark appears at the left of the setting value. Next carry out one of the following operations. To increase a setting value Turn the rotary encoder[...]

4-44 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 The action of the CANCEL/PRST function differs for some setting items. Some items are only affected by PRST; check the setting procedure for each item for more information. To confirm a setting Press the rotary encoder once more. The question mark at the left of the setting value disappears, a[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-45 4 4-7 Indicators in the Vie wfinder 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. [...]

4-46 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 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. For more inf[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-47 4 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[...]

4-48 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 2 Push the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until the ‘!’ LED page shown below appears (or use the rotary encoder). ‘!’ LED page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the desired item (or use the rotary encoder)[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-49 4 4 Turn the rotary encoder to select whether the indicator should light with respect to the selected item (the “ON” setting), or not light (the “OFF” setting). For the “ON” setting: Press the rotary encoder, and when a question mark appears to the left of the “ON/OFF” indication[...]

4-50 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-8 Status Displa y on the Vie wfinder 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, and the v[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-51 4 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. Status display on the viewfinder screen 1 Extender indicator This indicator appears when a lens extender is used. 2 Zoom position indicator 1) This indicator in[...]

4-52 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4 Shot number indicator This shows the shot number. 5 Battery state indicator When an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System is used, this shows the remaining battery capacity numerically. 6 Self-diagnosis indicator When a fault has been detected in the camcorder, the indication “xxx?” app[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-53 4 !º Audio level indicator This indicator indicates the level of the audio channel 1. This indicator roughly corresponds to the peak indication of the level meter of the internal VTR of a sine wave input as follows: Audio level indicator For information about turning the audio level indicator o[...]

4-54 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 !£ Gain indicator This indicator indicates the gain (in dB) of the video amplifier, as set by the GAIN selector. !¢ 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 [...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-55 4 @º Model name and serial number indicator This displays the model name and serial number of the camcorder. This indicator is recorded together with the color bars. 4-8-2 Selecting the Display Items To select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen from the VF DISPLAY page, turn on [...]

4-56 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Selecting the display items Follow the procedure below to select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen. Selecting the display items 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 t[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-57 4 VF DISPLAY 1/2 page (factory settings) VF DISPLAY 2/2 page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the desired item (or use the rotary encoder). 4 Turn the rotary encoder to select whether the selected item should appear in the vie[...]

4-58 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 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. The setup menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of [...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-59 4 Setting change and adjustment progress messages and display modes Y: Message is displayed. N: Message is not displayed. Message display condition Message Display mode setting 123 When the filter selection has been changed FILTER : n (where n = 1, 2, 3, 4) When the gain setting has been changed[...]

4-60 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 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. Changing the display mode 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in Section 4-8-2 “Selecting the Display Items” (page 4-55), until the VF DISPLAY 1/2 page of t[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-61 4 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%, 90% or 100% of the screen area. Setting the marker display Follow the proc[...]

4-62 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 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 rotary encoder). 4 For each item, operate the rotary encoder as follows (directions indicated as seen from the front of the camera). CENTER or SAF[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-63 4 If any of the above selections is set to ON, the corresponding marker is displayed. Note that the CANCEL and PRESET functions can also be used for the 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. [...]

4-64 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Use the following procedure. Selecting the shot data for superimposed recording 1 Set the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to ON. The last page accessed appears in the viewfinder display (initially the SHOT DATA page appears). 2 Press the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch repeatedly toward the PAGE position (or [...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-65 4 3 Push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch repeatedly toward the ITEM position until the cursor is positioned to the left of the item you wish to set (or use the rotary encoder). The items and their meanings are as follows: DATE: date TIME: time MODEL NAME: model name SERIAL NO.: serial number CA[...]

4-66 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 5 Press the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch toward the ITEM position (or use the rotary encoder), to advance the cursor to the next position, then return to step 4 to make the next on/off setting. 6 To exit from the menu, return the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to the OFF position. The setup menu disa[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-67 4 Setting the shot ID Follow the procedure below to set the shot ID. Setting the shot 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 cu[...]

4-68 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 3 Press the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch repeatedly toward the ITEM position, until the ID (one of ID-1 to ID-4) you wish to set has the cursor to the left of it (or use the rotary encoder). When you press the rotary encoder once more, a question mark appears by the selected ID, and a characte[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-69 4 7 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. Deleting a character Follow the procedure below. Delet[...]

4-70 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 2 Press the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch to CANCEL/PRST. The character below the character position cursor disappears, and is replaced by a space ( π ). 3 (1) To delete another character, press the rotary encoder repeatedly until the cursor is at the position of the character to be deleted. ([...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-71 4 The last page accessed appears in the viewfinder display. When this menu is first used, the lowest-numbered on of the currently selected pages appears. 2 Press the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch toward the PAGE position (or use the rotary encoder) until the OPERATION MODE 2/2 page appears, as shown b[...]

4-72 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 To neither display nor output the information: turn the rotary encoder clockwise as seen from the front of the camera to select “OFF”. 5 To exit from the menu, return the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to OFF. The set up menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the c[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-73 4 4-9-2 “Selecting the Functions” 4-9 Adjustments and Settings Fr om 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 4-40). This section elaborates how [...]

4-74 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 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 and the TURBO GAIN switch, which switches the gain of the video amplifier. Setting the GAIN selector va[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-75 4 MASTER GAIN page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the desired position (LOW, MID, HIGH or TURBO) (or use the rotary encoder). 4 Press the rotary encoder, to display a question mark to the left of the display. 5 Turn the rota[...]

4-76 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 If the settings of the GAIN selector values have been changed, the black set must also be adjusted. For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual. 6 Press the rotary encoder, so that the question mark disappears. 7 To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to OFF. The [...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-77 4 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 one of the currently selected pages appears.) 2 Push the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE u[...]

4-78 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 GENLOCK: To use the signal input to the GENLOCK IN connector as a camera genlock signal or for an external time code lock (the “ON” setting), turn the rotary encoder counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera, and in order not to use it (the “OFF” setting), turn the rotary e[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-79 4 DYNALATITUDE: An image with extreme contrast, leading to white smudging in the background or black smudging in a subject, can be detected, and both white and black smudging corrected. Turning the rotary encoder counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera switches in turn through the [...]

4-80 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 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. Follow the procedure below to select the test output signal. Selecting the test output 1 Set the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to ON. The page that was[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-81 4 FUNCTION 1/2 page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the desired output (or use the rotary encoder). Note that the test output signal reverts to ENC (encoded) every time the camcorder is switched on. 4 Press the rotary encoder[...]

4-82 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 7 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 screen. 4-9-4 Selecting the Aspect Ratio (DNW-90WS/ 90WSP/[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-83 4 2 Push the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch repeatedly toward PAGE until the WIDE SCREEN page shown below appears (or use the rotary encoder). WIDE SCREEN page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch repeatedly toward ITEM until the cursor reaches the item whose setting you want to c[...]

4-84 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4 Use the rotary encoder to change the setting of the selected item. 16:9/4:3 MODE: Turn the rotary encoder clockwise to select a 16:9 aspect ratio, or counterclockwise to select a 4:3 aspect ratio. VF ASPECT: Turn the rotary encoder clockwise to change the aspect ratio of the viewfinder scree[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-85 4 “16:9” indicator on the color bar display “16:9” VF ID: Turn the rotary encoder counterclockwise to keep a 16:9 mode indicator displayed on the the viewfinder screen when the 16:9 mode is selected (ON), or clockwise not to display the 16:9 mode indicator on the viewfinder screen (OFF).[...]

4-86 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Notes • The BOX CURSOR setting on the MARKER 2/2 page cannot be changed in the following cases. - The BOX/4:3 LIMITS setting is 4:3. - The 16:9/4:3 MODE setting is 4:3 with the VF ASPECT set to 16:9. • The LEVEL 1/9 page can be individually set for both 16:9 and 4:3 mode. To change the set[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-87 4 4-10 VTR Men u Displa y in the Displa y P anel When the camcorder is stopped, hold down the ADVANCE button and press the SHIFT button for at least one second to display the VTR menu in the display panel. Using the VTR menu, you can carry out with ease some of the system settings, including adj[...]

4-88 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4 LTC UBIT Select the contents of the LTC user bits. LTC UBIT MARKER Select which LTC user bit markers to record. REC START Select whether to record recording start MARKER markers. SHOT MARKER 1 Select whether to record shot markers 1. SHOT MARKER 2 Select whether to record shot markers 2. 5 V[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-89 4 Buttons used in the VTR menu Operations in the VTR menu relating to the internal clock Menu numbers 1, 2 and 6 are for settings relating to the internal clock. The following summarizes the procedure in these menus. 1 Access the VTR menu. 2 For menu numbers 2 and 6, press the ADVANCE button to [...]

4-90 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4 Change the internal clock setting as required. 5 Press the SHIFT button. 6 Exit the VTR menu. For details of operation for menu numbers 1, 2, and 6, see the respective sections, “Changing the time setting of the internal clock” (page 94), “Changing the date setting of the internal cloc[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-91 4 Menu item settings and indications in the display panel TIME SET Setting Indication Internal clock time 1:xx xx xx DATE SET Setting Indication Internal clock date 2:xx xx xx REC START/STOP TONE Setting Indication No tone on starting and stopping 3:0xx recording Sound tone on starting and 3:1xx[...]

4-92 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 SHOT TIME DISP SEL Setting Indication Show shot time as 3:xx0 “month-day:hour-minute” Show shot time as 3:xx1 “day-month:hour-minute” Show shot time as 3:xx2 “day:hour-minute-second” LTC UBIT Setting Indication Set LTC user bits to fixed 4:0xxxx user bit values Set LTC user bits to[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-93 4 REC START MARKER 1) Setting Indication Recording start marker recorded 4:x00xx in user bits Recording start marker not recorded 4:x01xx in user bits 1) This switch is effective when the LTC UBIT MARKER setting is 0 (“SW”). SHOT MARKER 1 2) Setting Indication Shot marker 1 recorded 4:x0x0x [...]

4-94 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 SHOT DATA Setting Indication Use standard mode for shot data 5:20 Use extended mode for shot data 5:21 WATCH IC REVISE Setting Indication Adjustment for internal clock 7:xxx (frames/hour) 4-10-3 Example Operations in the VTR Menu This section describes typical examples of setting operations ca[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-95 4 4 Press the SHIFT button. The minutes indication flashes. 5 Set the minutes value. To increase the value, press the ADVANCE button. To decrease the value, hold down the HOLD button and press the ADVANCE button. 6 Press the RESET button to set the seconds value to 00. If before you press the RE[...]

4-96 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Changing the date setting of the internal clock 1 Hold down the ADVANCE button and press the SHIFT button for at least one second. This displays the VTR menu. 2 Press the ADVANCE button once. This moves to DATE SET. 3 Press the SHIFT button. The year indication flashes. 4 Set the year. To incr[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-97 4 8 Set the day. To increase the value, press the ADVANCE button. To decrease the value, hold down the HOLD button and press the ADVANCE button. 9 Press the SHIFT button. The corrected date appears in the display. 10 Hold down the ADVANCE button and press the SHIFT button to exit the VTR menu. S[...]

4-98 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 6 Hold down the ADVANCE button and press the SHIFT button to exit the VTR menu. If the new setting is not saved correctly When you press the SHIFT button in step 5 , an indication “3:Ex xx” appears. Make the setting once more. Recording all markers in the LTC user bits 1 Hold down the ADVA[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-99 4 Recording shot data in the VITC user bits 1 Hold down the ADVANCE button and press the SHIFT button for at least one second. This displays the VTR menu. 2 Press the ADVANCE button four times. 3 Press the SHIFT button. The current setting of VITC UBIT flashes. 4 Press the ADVANCE button until t[...]

4-100 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Changing the internal clock adjustment The rate of advancement of the internal clock while the camcorder is powered off can be adjusted as follows. 1 Hold down the ADVANCE button and press the SHIFT button for at least one second. This displays the VTR menu. 2 Press the ADVANCE button six tim[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-101 4 4-11 Using the Setup Car d You can save the contents of the setup menu in the BSC-1 Setup Card (not supplied). This data enables rapid recreation of suitable setup conditions. 4-11-1 Handling the Setup Card The setup card can be inserted or removed from the camcorder with the power turned on [...]

4-102 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 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. 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 y[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-103 4 4-11-2 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. Writing data to the setup card Follow the procedure below. Writing data to the setup card 1 Set the MENU ON/O[...]

4-104 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 2 Push the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until the SETUP CARD page shown below appears (or use the rotary encoder). SETUP CARD page (factory settings) If no card is inserted, the message “CARD NOT INSERTED!” appears. Close the menu and insert a card. 3 Push the MENU CANCEL/PR[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-105 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 rotary encoder. The displayed card ID and the setting data stored in the camcorder are written to the card. While the data is being written, the [...]

4-106 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 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 in step 6 (page 4-105). The message is illustrated below. To update the data, press the rotary encoder. ∗∗∗ SETUP CARD ∗∗∗ READ ( m CAM) WRITE ( m CARD) [...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-107 4 Protecting saved data If you set the WRITE PROTECT setting to “ON” in engineer mode to protect data written to a setup card, then pressing the rotary encoder in step 6 of the foregoing procedure (page 4-105) does not carry out overwriting. Follow the procedure below (possible in engineer [...]

4-108 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Error message CARD NOT INSERTED! WRITE PROTECTED! WRITE ERROR! (flashing) Reason No setup card is inserted. WRITE PROTECT is set to ON. Circuit or card fault Action Close the menu and insert or reinsert the card. Set WRITE PROTECT to OFF. Check the circuitry, or replace the card with a verifi[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-109 4 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 one of the currently selected pages appears.) 2 Push the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE [...]

4-110 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 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 . Notes • 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[...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-111 4 7 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. If data cannot be read If when you press the rotary enco[...]

4-112 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 2 Press the rotary encoder. The currently set card ID appears. If no card ID is currently set, 10 spaces ( π ) appear. The cursor is at the left-most character or space. 3 Turn the rotary encoder clockwise as seen from the front of the camera until the character you wish to set appears. The [...]

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-113 4 5 To change the card ID, press the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch toward the CANCEL position. If a correction is required after once pressing the rotary encoder, press the rotary encoder once again, to display the cursor above the card ID and enable correction (returning to the state in step 2 [...]

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Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-1 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-1 P ower Suppl y 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. •A BP-L60/L90 lithium-ion battery pack • An NP-1B or[...]

5-2 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 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. 2 Slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder. BP-L60/L90 Align these lines. Back of camcor[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-3 5 Detaching the battery pack Detaching the battery pack Holding the button in, pull the battery pack up. L O C K[...]

5-4 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-1-2 Using an NP-1B Battery Pack The camcorder will operate continuously for about 40 minutes with an NP-1B 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/1WDCE Battery Charger for about 1 hour. For more information, [...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-5 5 2 Mount the DC-L1 Battery Adaptor on the back of the camcorder. 5-1-3 Using a BP-90A Battery Pack The camcorder will operate for about 120 minutes (DNW-7/7P), 110 minutes (DNW-90/90P) or 105 minutes (DNW-90WS/90WSP) with a BP- 90A Battery Pack. Use of this battery pack requires a DC-L90 Battery Adaptor (not [...]

5-6 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 Attaching the battery pack 1 Fit a BP-90A Battery Pack in the DC-L90 Battery Adaptor. 2 Mount the DC-L90 Battery Adaptor on the back of the camcorder. 1 Push the lever up. 2 Open the side cover. 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Connect the plug. 5 Close the side cover and push the lever down. Back of camcorder 1[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-7 5 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 al[...]

5-8 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-1-5 Using an AC Adaptor Using an AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor Connect the camcorder to the AC power supply as shown in the following figure, and turn the POWER switch of the AC-550/550CE on. Using an AC Adaptor Using an AC-DN1/DN2 AC Adaptor Mount the AC-DN1/DN2 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery, th[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-9 5 5-1-6 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System By fitting the camcorder with the Anton Bauer Ultralight System, and setting the LIGHT switch to AUTO, you can switch the light on and off automatically as you start and stop VTR operation. (This system operates with lights powered by 12 V, with a maximum power c[...]

5-10 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-2 Adjusting the Vie wfinder 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 Adjusting the position to left or right 1 Loosen the viewfinder left-right [...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-11 5 Adjusting the position backward or forward Adjusting the position backward or forward 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. 2 3 1[...]

5-12 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-2-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen Adjusting the viewfinder focus Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest. Adjusting the viewfinder focus Adjusting the viewfinder screen Adjust the brightness, contrast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the controls shown[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-13 5 5-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder 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[...]

5-14 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 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. Using the BKW-401 Viewfind[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-15 5 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 a[...]

5-16 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 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 viewfin[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-17 5 5-3 Mounting the Lens Follow the procedure below to mount the lens. For information about using the lens, refer to the lens manual. 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,[...]

5-18 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 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 f[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-19 5 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.[...]

5-20 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-5 A udio 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 Using the microphone detached from the camcorder Note When using the supplied microphone with an extension cable[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-21 5 Using the microphone attached to the camcorder 1 Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder. 2 Place the microphone in the microphone holder. Microphone holder Place the microphone in the holder so that “UP” is at the top. 1 2 Close the microphone holder. Tighten the screw. (Continued) 3 1 2 UP[...]

5-22 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 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.[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-23 5 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 [...]

5-24 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 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 [...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-25 5 2 Remove the external microphone holder attachment screws. 3 Attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder. (Continued) Screws removed in step 2 CAC-12[...]

5-26 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 1 2 3 4 Open the CAC-12 and remove the microphone adaptor. 5 Mount the assembly from step 1 in the CAC-12. Open the CAC-12. Loosen the screw. Close the CAC-12. Microphone adaptor 1 2 3 Tighten the screw.[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-27 5 6 Mount the microphone into the cradle suspension. 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 ca[...]

5-28 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-5-3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system, fit one of the following UHF portable tuners: • WRR-855A UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit • WRR-28M/810A/860A UHF Portable Tuner For each of these UHF portable tuners, use the following at[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-29 5 2 Insert the WRR-855A, and fasten the four fixing screws. For the operation of the WRR-855A, refer to the manual supplied with the WRR- 855A. Fitting a WRR-28M (using a BP-L60/L90 Battery Pack) 1 (1) Attach the WRR tuner fitting (not supplied, service part number A-8278-057-A) to the back of the camcorder. [...]

5-30 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 (2) Attach the battery pack. For more information about attaching the BP-L60/L90 Battery Pack, see Section 5-1-1 “Using a BP-L60/L90 Battery Pack” (page 5-1). 2 Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting. Adjustment screws Back of camcorder WRR-28M Holes BETACAM holder kit WRR tuner fitting L O C K BP-L60[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-31 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. Fitting a WRR-28M (using an NP-1B or BP-90A Battery Pack) Before attempting the following attachment, make sure that an NP-1B Battery Pack is contained in the DC-[...]

5-32 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 1 Attach the BETACAM holder kit supplied with the tuner to the WRR tuner fitting. 2 Mount the tuner on the battery adaptor. BETACAM holder kit WRR-28M 1 Attach the hook to the bracket. 2 Tighten the screw. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ?[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-33 5 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. AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 DC OUT Set the AUDIO IN switch for the appropriate channel to REAR. • ?[...]

5-34 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 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. Line input connection AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 Set the LINE/MIC/ + 48 V ON selector for the appropriate channel to LINE. Audio equipm[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-35 5 5-6 T ripod Mounting You can easily mount and dismount the camcorder on a tripod by using the tripod adaptor (not supplied). 1 Attach the tripod adaptor to the tripod. 2 Mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor. Tripod adaptor Select the screw hole in the tripod adaptor that fits the screw on your tripod c[...]

5-36 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 Removing the camcorder from the tripod adaptor Removing the camcorder from the tripod adaptor 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 [...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-37 5 5-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below. Attaching the shoulder strap Shoulder strap post[...]

5-38 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 Attaching the shoulder strap Removing the shoulder strap Pull up the strap to lock the fitting. Removing Attaching Clip Press here to release. ∫ ∫[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-39 5 5-8 Adjusting the Shoulder P ad P osition 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. Adjusting the shoulder pad position 1 Loosen the two screws. 2 Sli[...]

5-40 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-9 Using the XLR Caps When the XLR-type connectors (DC IN, AUDIO OUT, AUDIO IN CH- 1/CH-2) at the rear of the camcorder are not in use, you can use the supplied XLR caps for protection as shown below.[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-41 5 5-10 Putting On the Rain Co ver Attach the rain cover (not supplied), close the velcro tapes and fasten the drawstrings as illustrated. Velcro tape Drawstring Insert your hand here to hold the grip. Use these slits when attaching the shoulder strap. Use this slit when attaching a video light or other access[...]

5-42 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 Insert the viewfinder barrel here. Velcro tape Velcro tape Drawstring[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-43 5 5-11 Connecting the Remote Contr ol 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[...]

5-44 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 Notes on RM-P9 operation For operation of the RM-P9, refer to the RM-P9 Operation and Maintenance Manual 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. • The A/B/MANUAL selector, WHITE BALANCE RED/BLUE control knobs,[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-45 5 5-12 Connecting a V A-DN1 Camcor der Interface Adaptor By connecting a VA-DN1 Camcorder Interface Adaptor, you can control some of the functions of the VTR from a 9-pin remote control device. TC OUT VA-DN1 Camcorder Interface Adaptor REMOTE DC OUT DC IN 9 pins 9 pins BVR-3 Remote Control Unit[...]

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Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 6 Maintenance 6-1 T esting the Camcorder Bef ore 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. Preparations for testing 1 Load a fully charged batt[...]

6-2 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 4 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. • The leader tape is wound on the take-up reel. Condensation If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a damp location, conden[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-3 6 Testing the viewfinder 1 Adjust the position of the viewfinder. 2 Check that the color bars are displayed in the viewfinder, and adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST, and PEAKING controls to give the best color bar display. 3 (1) Set the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to ON and check that the setup menu is displayed on the viewfinder sc[...]

6-4 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6 Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL repeatedly, and check that the shutter setting changes on the viewfinder screen. 7 Pointing the camera at a suitable subject, focus the camera and check the picture on the viewfinder screen. 8 (1) Set both of the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT and the DISPLAY switch on the viewfinde[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-5 6 (Continued) 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. 5 Hold down the instant auto iris button o[...]

6-6 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 3 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN. 4 Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL. 5 Press the VTR START button and check the following points. • The tape reels are turning. • The counter indication is changing. • The REC indicator in the viewfinder is on. • The RF and SERVO indicators on the display panel are off. 6 Pr[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-7 6 2 Set the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT. 3 Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector at a suitable sound source. Check that the level indications for both channels correspond to the sound level. 3 Testing the manual audio level adjusting functions 1 Set the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT. 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1/[...]

6-8 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 5 Testing external microphones 1 Set the LINE/MIC selectors to MIC. 2 Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors. 3 Set the AUDIO IN switches to REAR. 4 Aim the microphones at a sound source. 5 Check that the audio level meter in the display panel and the audio level indication in the viewfinder re[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-9 6 6 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN, and check that the counter indication changes regardless of whether the tape is running. 7 By setting the DISPLAY switch to DATA, and set the DATA DISPLAY switch to U-BIT, you can check that the user bit value set is displayed.[...]

6-10 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-2 Maintenance 6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads To clean the video heads, always use a Sony BCT-5CLN 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 scree[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-11 6 1 Detach the eyepiece unit from the viewfinder. For more information, see Section 5-2-4 “Detaching the Eyepiece” (page 5-15). 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. [...]

6-12 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 Display panel Warning/ indication RF Flashing/ continuous Continuous a) Indicators : Continuous : 1 flash/s. WARNING REC/tally BATT : 2 flashes/s. : 4 flashes/s. a) : 1 beep/s. : 4 beeps/s. Warning sound SERVO Continuous HUMID Continuous Continuous a) b) SLACK Continuous TAPE c) Flashing a) TAPE and E Continuous BATT BA[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-13 6 Corrective action Problem VTR action Clean the heads. If recording is still substandard, turn off the power and consult your Sony representative. Video head gap clogged or problem in recording circuit. After clogged head is detected, recording continues but is substandard. Turn off the power and consult your Sony repres[...]

6-14 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 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 smear Aliasing When patterns of stripes or lines are shot, they may appear jagged. Vertical tails show on the image. Monitor scre[...]

Appendix A-1 A Specifications Power voltage 12 + 5.0 − 1.0 V DC Power consumption DNW-7/7P: 29 W DNW-90/90P: 31 W DNW-90WS/90WSP: 32 W DNW-9WS/9WSP: 31.5 W (with 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°[...]

A-2 Appendix A Dimensions Dimensions in mm (inches) Video Camera Section General Imager DNW-7/7P/9WS/9WSP: 2 / 3 -inch interline-transfer type Power HAD CCD DNW-90/90P/90WS/90WSP: 2 / 3 -inch frame-interline-transfer type Power HAD CCD Imager Configuration RGB, 3 CCDs Spectral system F 1.4 prism system (with quartz filter) 345 (13 / ) 308 (12 / ) 3[...]

Appendix A-3 A Built-in filters ND filter 1 : Straight through 2 : 5600K + 1 / 8 ND 3 : 5600K 4 : 5600K + 1 / 64 ND Electronic shutter speed 1 / 100 , 1 / 125 , 1 / 250 , 1 / 500 , 1 / 1000 , 1 / 2000 second (DNW-7/90/90WS/9WS) • CLS mode: 60.0 Hz to 10156 Hz in 263 steps (DNW-7) 60.1 Hz to 7000 Hz in 260 steps (DNW-90/90WS/9WS) • ECS mode: 30.[...]

A-4 Appendix A S/N DNW-7/90/90WS/9WS: 63 dB (Y typical) DNW-7P/90P/90WSP/9WSP: 61 dB (Y typical) Modulation (at center) DNW-7/7P: 60% DNW-90/90P: 70% DNW-90WS/90WSP/9WS/9WSP (4:3 mode): 55% DNW-90WS/90WSP/9WS/9WSP (16:9 mode): 70% Registration 0.05% or better for entire screen area (excluding lens distortion) Geometric distortion None identified (e[...]

Appendix A-5 A VTR Section General Usable cassette tapes 1 / 2 -inch BETACAM SX cassette tapes BCT-12SX/22SX/32SX/60SX BETACAM SP cassette tapes BCT-30MA series UVWT-30MA series Tape speed Approx. 59.575 mm/s Record/playback time 60 minutes (using BCT-60SX) Fast forward time Approx. 5 minutes (using BCT-60SX) Rewind time Approx. 5 minutes (using BC[...]

A-6 Appendix A Audio (when using standard playback machine) Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz + 0.5 dB Dynamic range 85 dB min. Distortion 0.08% max. Crosstalk 70 dB max. Wow and flutter Below measurable level Input/output connectors Signal inputs AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (XLR, 3-pin, female) − 60 dBu 1) / + 4 dBu for DVW-7/90/90WS/9WS, or − 60 dBs [...]

Appendix A-7 A Signal outputs VIDEO OUT (BNC type) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced TEST OUT (BNC type) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced (internally connected with REMOTE connector) AUDIO OUT (XLR, 5-pin, male) 0 dBm TC OUT (BNC type) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms EARPHONE (minijack) 8 ohms, −∞ to − 18 dBu (or − 18 dBs) variable Others DC IN (XLR, 4-pin, mal[...]

A-8 Appendix A Supplied Accessories Microphone (super cardioid directional, external power supply type) (1) Shoulder strap (1) XLR caps (5) Operation Manual (1) Maintenance Manual Part 1 1) (1) Recommended Additional Equipment Power supply and related equipment BP-L60/L90 Battery Pack NP-1B Battery Pack BP-90A Battery Pack BC-L100/L100CE Battery Ch[...]

Appendix A-9 A BETACAM SP cassette tapes BCT-30MA series UVWT-30MA series Viewfinder and related equipment BVF-VC10W Color Viewfinder 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. A-8262-538-A) Lens assembly (s[...]

A-10 Appendix A Audio equipment C-74 microphone ECM-MS5 stereo microphone CAC-12 Microphone Holder CRS-3P Cradle Suspension WRR-855A UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit WRR-28H/28M/28L/810A/860A UHF Portable Tuner WRT-27 UHF Transmitter BTA-27 UHF Portable Tuner Attachment Kit Equipment for maintenance and easier handling BCT-5CLN Cleaning Cassette LC-777 C[...]

Appendix A-11 A Glossary Aliasing Distortion of the signal caused by overlap of the baseband signal and the lower sideband signal when the signal is demodulated. ATW Auto Tracing White balance. The white balance is automatically adjusted for the lighting conditions during shooting. Bayonet mount A type of lens mount. The lens can be inserted into t[...]

A-12 Appendix A 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. Condensation Moisture condensation on the VTR tape transport mechanism.[...]

Appendix A-13 A 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. Drop frame mode adjusts the running of time code to elimi[...]

A-14 Appendix A 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. Flare Dark or colored flashes caused by signal overload t[...]

Appendix A-15 A 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 auto[...]

A-16 Appendix A Reference video signal A video signal that contains a sync signal or sync and burst signals, used as a reference for synchronization of video equipment. 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.[...]

Appendix A-17 A Time code A digitally encoded signal which is recorded on video tape to identify each frame of video by hour, minute, second and frame number. SMPTE time code is applied to NTSC system, and EBU time code to PAL and SECAM systems. There are two kinds of recorded signals : longitudinal time code (LTC) and vertical interval time code ([...]

A-18 Appendix A White balance adjustment In the light of a particular color temperature, to adjust the white levels of the R, G, and B channels of a color video camera so that any white object shot in that light is reproduced as a truly white image. See also Color temperature. White shading When shooting a white object, the upper and lower portions[...]

Index I-1 AUDIO OUT connector 2-8 Audio level indicator 4-53 AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 switches 2-8 AUTO W/B BAL switch 2-21, 4-3, 4-7 Automatic iris closing 4-20 opening 4-20 B BATT indicator 4-46 Battery Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System 5-9 state indicator 4-52 Battery adaptor DC-L1 1-7, 5-4 DC-L90 1-7, 5-6 Battery attachment 2-1 Battery charg[...]

I-2 Index BC-L100/L100CE Battery Charger 1-7, 5-1 BETACAM holder kit 5-32 BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket 1-6, 5-14 Black balance and black set adjusting error messages 4-4 memory 4-5 BP-90A Battery Pack 1-7, 5-5 BP-L60/L90 Battery Pack 1-7, 5-1 BREAKER button 2-2 BRIGHT control 2-15 BSC-1 Setup Card 1-6, 4-101 Built-in speaker 2-12 BVR-3 Remot[...]

Index I-3 DC OUT connector 2-9 DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control) 2-20 DF/NDF switch 2-33 DIAG button 2-35 Diopter adjustment ring 2-16, 5-13 Display display mode and message 4-58 indicators 2-37 markers 4-61 setup menu 4-40 status 2-37 warnings 2-37 Dynamic Contrast Control 2-20 E Earphone testing 6-7 EARPHONE jack 2-13 ECS mode 4-12 E-E sound 2-12 EJ[...]

I-4 Index H Head cleaning 6-10 HOLD button 2-31 HUMID indicator 2-38, 3-5, 6-1, 6-12 I, J, K Indicators in the viewfinder 4-45 Iris automatic adjustment 4-20 automatic closing 4-20 automatic opening 4-20 changing the reference value 4-20 testing 6-4 Iris setting indicator 4-52 L LCD LIGHT switch 2-36 Lens locking lever 2-4 mount 2-4 mount cap 2-4 m[...]

Index I-5 N ND (Neutral Density) filter 2-18, 4-6 NP-1B Battery Pack 1-7, 5-4 See also Battery and Power Supply. O Operation status warning indicator 4-46 setting 4-47 Operation warnings 6-12 OUTPUT/DCC selector 2-20 P, Q Parts and controls accessory attachments 2-3 audio functions 2-5 power supply 2-1 setup menu operating section 2-26 shooting and[...]

I-6 Index Remote control 5-43 remote control unit (BVR-3) 1-6, 2-9, 5-45 remote control unit (RM-P9) 1-6, 4-21, 5-43 REMOTE connector 2-22 RESET button 2-31 REW button and indicator 2-25 RF indicator 2-38, 6-12 RM-P9 Remote Control Unit 1-6, 4-21, 5-43 Rotary encoder 2-27 S Safety zone marker 2-15 Selecting the functions 4-76 Selecting the display [...]

Index I-7 SHIFT button 2-32 Shooting 3-7 shooting conditions 2-18 See also Recording. Shot data 4-63 recording in the VITC user bits 4-99 Shot ID 4-66 Shot number AUTO SHOT NO. RESET 4-91 indicator 4-52 setting 4-35 Shoulder pad 2-4 adjusting the position 5-39 Shoulder strap attaching 5-37 Shoulder strap posts 2-3 Shutter changing the shutter setti[...]

I-8 Index viewfinder 6-3 VTR section 6-5 zoom function 6-4 Test output selecting information to output 4-70 synchronizing 4-31 TEST OUT connector 2-23, 2-29, 4-31 Time code displaying 2-31, 2-39 resetting 2-31 setting 4-27 synchronizing 4-30 testing 6-8 Time code indicator 4-54 Time counter display 2-39 Time data displaying 2-31, 2-39 resetting 2-3[...]

Index I-9 rotation bracket (BKW-401) 1-6, 5-14 screen displays See Display. selecting information to display 4-70 specifications A-4 stopper 2-16, 5-13 testing 6-3 VITC 1-4 VTR features 1-4 operation and status indicators 2-38 specifications A-5 testing 6-5 VTR SAVE indicator 4-46 VTR SAVE/STBY switch 2-25 VTR START button 2-24 W, X, Y WARNING indi[...]

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