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     1998 by Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. 3-861-961- 12 (1) Digital Camcor der DSR-300F/300PF DSR-300K/300PK DSR-300L/300PL[...]

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    2 LITHIUM BATTERY Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Note Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immedia[...]

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    Table of Contents 3 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 1 Overview T able of Contents Product Configurations .................................................... 7 Features ............................................................................. 8 Features on Camera Section ................................................ 8 Features on V[...]

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    4 Table of Contents T able of Contents Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Displa ys and Menus T able of Contents Chapter 3 Shooting Basic Procedure f or Shooting ........................................ 47 Recording ........................................................................ 49 Cassettes for the DSR-300/300P ..................................[...]

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    Table of Contents 5 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Setting on the VCR Section — VCR Menu ..................... 91 VCR Menu Operation ...................................................... 92 Basic Operation ................................................................. 92 Menu 101 Setting the Real T ime Clock and Calendar ..... 93 Menu 201[...]

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    6 Table of Contents T able of Contents Appendixes Important Notes on Operation ..................................... 113 Characteristics of CCD Sensors ...................................... 113 Cleaning the Video Heads ............................................ 114 W arning System ............................................................ 115 [...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 7 Pr oduct Configurations Chapter 1 Overview The six models, DSR-300F, DSR-300K, DSR-300L, DSR-300PF, DSR-300PK and DSR-300PL, comprise both NTSC and PAL versions and the components as shown in the figure below. The operation of the basic camcorder is the same in all cases. VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor Microphone DXF[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 8 Chapter 1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1) DPR = Dual Pixel Readout 2) TTL = Total Features Features on Camera Section 1 / 2 -inch IT type Power HA[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 9 Viewfinder super detail Video signals for the viewfinder are mixed with DTL signals to make focusing easier. Dual zebra pattern display Two types of zebra patterns, zebra 1 and zebra 2 can be displayed simultaneously or independently. The zebra 1 can be set to the levels ranging from 70 to 90 IRE on the DSR-3[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 10 Chapter 1 Overview ClipLink™ function The ClipLink function links all stages from shooting to editing. Once editing points have been set with this function during shooting, they can be used to boost the efficiency of editing work. Creation of clips Using the ClipLink function, the camcorder operator can create clips to be us[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 11 Fr ont View 1 MIC (microphone) IN +48 V connector (XLR 3- pin, female) Connect the supplied microphone or an optional microphone (operable with a 48 V supply). 2 VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin) This is the connector for the DXF-701WS/701WSCE viewfinder. 3 FILTER control Select the color temperature conver[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 12 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P arts Right Side Vie w Front section 1 EZ FOCUS button 2 EDIT SEARCH buttons 3 LIGHT switch 4 EZ MODE button and indicator 5 ZEBRA button and indicator 6 A.IRIS MODE switch and indicator 7 MENU switch 8 W.BAL switch 9 MENU dial 0 POWER switch !¡ OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch !™ NG button[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 13 0 POWER switch Powers the camcorder on or off. !¡ OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ (DynaLatitude/dynamic contrast control plus) switch Use this switch to select the DCC+ function, the DynaLatitude function, or color bar output. Select the CAM/DCC+ position in most cases. CAM/DCC+: This activates the DCC+ function. This preve[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 14 Chapter 1 Overview EJECT F FWD STOP PLAY REW Location and Function of P arts Rear section 1 EJECT 6 button Press to open the cassette holder ( 1 on page 23) when the camcorder is powered. 2 Tape transport buttons and indicators These buttons transport the tape as shown below. Note During recording, none of these buttons operat[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 15 Indications in the display window 7 AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio recording level adjustments for channels 1 and 2) knobs When the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches ( 4 on page 19) are set to MANUAL, these knobs adjust the audio levels being recorded on channels 1 and 2. The audio levels are indicated in th[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 16 Chapter 1 Overview This indicates the battery capacity and voltage as shown below. Change menu setting for the battery you are using. For menu settings, see “Selecting Battery Capacity Indication  Menu 206” (page 94). Battery voltage Indication BP-L40/L60/L60A/ NP-1B/BP-90A L90/L90A BATT E[ pppppp ]F 15.0 V or more 12.5[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 17 9 RESET/(MENU SET) (counter reset/VCR menu) button Resets the time value shown in the display window. This button operates differently depending on settings of the DISPLAY switch ( 6 on page 14) and the TC mode switch 1 ( 9 on page 19) and 2 ( 8 on page 19) . Also, this button is used to change menu settings[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 18 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P arts !¡ ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knob Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via the speaker ( 0 on page 17) or earphone ( 3 on page 14) . Turning this knob to the minimum setting mutes the alarm tone. !™ MONITOR (monitor volume adjustment) knob Contr[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 19 3 SHIFT button When setting time code and user bit values, or at menu setting, keep pressing this button to select a digit. The selected digit will start blinking. In other case, keep pressing this button to show the date (when the DISPLAY switch ( 6 on page 14) is set to U-BIT) and time (when the DISPLAY sw[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 20 Chapter 1 Overview REC TIME SKIN DTL EXT VTR OUTPUT VTR TRIGGER A UDIO LEVEL A UDIO SELECT A UDIO IN CH-1 LITHIUM BA TT MENU TTL DUR ON OFF OFF TTL RESET HYPER GAIN PARALLE L PRESET DATE/TIME F-RUN REGEN F-RUN R-RUN VJ MIC WRR SET INT ONL Y EXT ONL Y FRONT REAR MIX EXT VBS COMPONENT . MONITOR SELECT Y/C SET ClipLink CONTINUE A[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 21 Note The recording time displayed when this switch is set to TTL or DUR is obtained by counting the duration of the internal reference signal input to the camcorder. The value may not agree exactly with the value derived from the time code values. Furthermore, the value displayed may not be correct when anot[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 22 Chapter 1 Overview Left and Upper View Front section 1 Shoulder strap fitting To use the supplied shoulder strap, fix one end here and the other end to the right side. (See page 38.) 2 Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole Attach optional video lights or other accessories here. 3 Viewfinder left-to-right position fixing ring L[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 23 9 LENS connector (12-pin) If you use a lens with cable, connect the lens cable. 0 VIDEO OUT connector (BNC) This outputs the video signal captured by the camcorder. !¡ REMOTE connector 2 (10-pin) Connect the optional RM-M7G Remote Control Unit to this connector. Set the CAMERA HEAD SELECT switch on the bott[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 24 Chapter 1 Overview Rear and Bottom 1 TALLY (back tally) indicator (red) This indicator lights during recording. It will not light if the TALLY switch 2 is set to OFF. This indicator also blinks to indicate warnings in the same manner as the REC/TALLY indicator in the viewfinder. 6 WRR connector 7 DC OUT connector 8 VTR connect[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 25 3 Battery attachment interface Attach a battery pack or an AC-DN1 AC Adaptor. When using the WRR-855A synthesized tuner (for wireless microphones), attach the CA-WR855 Camera Adaptor here. For information about fitting a battery pack or an AC adaptor, see “Power Supply” (page 44). For information about a[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 26 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P arts VCL-714BXA Zoom Lens 1 Focusing ring 2 Manual zoom control 3 Iris ring 4 F.f. fixing knob 5 F.f. adjustment ring 6 Zoom remote control connector 7 Focus remote control connector 8 ZOOM selector 9 Iris selector 0 Instant automatic iris button !¡ Power zoom switch !™ RET butt[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 27 1 Focusing ring Turn this ring to focus the lens on the subject. 2 Manual zoom control For direct manual zoom control, set the ZOOM selector to the “M” position, and turn this control. 3 Iris ring For manual iris control, set the iris selector to the “M” position, and turn this ring. 4 F.f. (flange f[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 28 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P arts DXF-701WS/701WSCE Vie wfinder SHUTTER GAIN UP TAKE BATT REC TALLY 1 BATT indicator 2 TAKE/TALLY indicator 3 REC/TALLY indicators 4 SHUTTER indicator 5 GAIN UP indicator 6 Eyepiece focusing knob 7 Accessory fixing screw hole 8 Tally lamp 9 Eyepiece release catch 0 BRIGHT contro[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 29 4 SHUTTER indicator (red) This lights when the SHUTTER switch ( 5 on page 11) is in the ON position. (If the EVS is selected, the indicator will not light.) 5 GAIN UP indicator (orange) This lights when the gain is 3 dB or more. 6 Eyepiece focusing knob Turn this to adjust the viewfinder focus to match your [...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 31 LI LITHIUM BATT 1 POWER switch Catch Battery cover Press and pull forward. Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections The camcorder uses a lithium battery to retain stored data. When using the camcorder for the first time, be sure to insert the supplied lithium battery (CR2032). The camc[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 32 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Fitting the Lens Retaining rubber Lens mount cap Lens fixing lever Align and push in. In the case of the DSR-300K/300PK/300F/300PF model, the lens is already fitted. In other cases, use the following procedure to fit the lens. Note Be sure to turn off the power before fitting th[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 33 Remove lens hood Lens hood fixing screw Filter (optional) If using a lens with a 6-pin connector This camcorder head has a 12-pin LENS connector. If the lens cable has a 6-pin connector, fit an adaptor cable: LO-612 (manufactured by Canon) or ECF-124 (manufactured by Fujinon) or[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 34 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections VF connector Retaining catch Viewfinder left-to-right position fixing ring Viewfinger front-to-back position locking knob Viewfinder left-to-right position fixing ring Using Accessories Using the Viewfinder Removing the Viewfinder Remove any microphone from the viewfinder before[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 35 Screws removed from the camcorder CAC-12 Microphone holder M4 × 6 screws Microphone adaptor Using an Optional Micr ophone To use a long microphone such as the optional ECM- 670/672, remove the supplied microphone holder, and fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder to the camco[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 36 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections MIC IN +48 V connector Using Accessories Mark 2 Insert the microphone in the microphone holder, close the holder, and tighten the screw. Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN +48 V connector. Fitting optional microphones (operable with a 48 V supply) other than the ECM-670 [...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 37 1 Remove the cover of the camcorder grip and break off projection A (see the figure). 2 Pass the cable through the grip as shown in the figure and replace the cover. When using equipment other than the camcorder for power supply Break off projections A and B on the camcorder. (S[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 38 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using Accessories 1 Open the cover of the clip. Fitting the Shoulder Strap This section describes the procedure for fitting the supplied shoulder strap to the camcorder. 1 Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting. 2 Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 39 WRR WRR connector CA-WR855 Fasten the screws (supplied with the WRR-855A). Connecting to A udio System The DSR-300/300P is able to record sound not only from the microphone attached but also from a wireless microphone or an external audio system. Using a wireless microphone syst[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 40 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using Accessories WRR-810A/860A Input selection switch: Set to LINE. To audio mixer, etc. AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 5 4 14 2,3 LINE MIC +48V ON A UDIO IN CH-1 FRONT VJ MIC WRR REAR CH-2 To connect a WRR-810A/860A Attach the WRR tuner fitting (not supplied) (Part No. A-8278-057-A) to th[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 41 VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor Side the camcorder forward along the slot, until it clicks firmly into place. Tripod Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow. Pin Fitting to a T ripod First fit the VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod, then mount the camc[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 42 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Align the camcorder with the base of the carrying case. Base VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor Fasten straps. LC-421 Carrying Case Cassettes, camera cables, etc. Using Accessories Using the LC-421 Carrying Case Stowing the camcorder Align the camcorder with the base of the case, and slide [...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 43 Connecting an External VCR You can use a following external VCR connected to the VTR connector (26-pin) for recording. VTR VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT GEN LOCK IN VIDEO OUT GEN LOCK IN VIDEO OUT GEN LOCK IN Example 1: Camcorder 2 synchronized to the signal from camcorder 1 Camcorder 1 D[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 44 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections LOCK Align these lines. BP-L40/L60/L60A/L90/L90A P o wer Suppl y The following power supplies can be used with the camcorder. • BP-L40/L60/L60A/L90/L90A lithium-ion battery pack • NP-1B Ni-Cd Battery Pack (The DC-L1Battery Adaptor is required.) • BP-90A Ni-Cd Battery Pack [...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 45 LOCK Matching line on the camcorder “LOCK” arrow 2 Slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder. LOCK LOCK Holding the button in, pull the battery pack up. Detaching the battery pack Avoiding breaks in operation due to d[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 46 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections P ower Suppl y Using an AC-DN1 AC Adaptor Mount the AC-DN1 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery, then connect to the AC power source. Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Batter y System You can equip the camcorder with a special battery mount which the Anton Bauer Corpora[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 47 Chapter 3 Shooting Basic Pr ocedure f or Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 3 Check the switch settings on the camcorder. (See pages 11 to 25). If there is not sufficient time to check the camcorder settings, you can use “easy mode” by setting the EZ MODE button ON. The camcorder is automatically adjusted to standard settings, an[...]

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    48 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 8 If required, switch on the center marker and/or safety zone (basic menu page 4 and advanced menu page 4) and zebra pattern (ZEBRA button) in the viewfinder image. 9 Adjust the white balance (page 100) and black balance (page 103) . 10 Turn the focusing ring so that the subject is sharply in focus. It may b[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 49 Chapter 3 Shooting Recor ding Cassettes f or the DSR-300/300P The DSR-300/300P can use standard-size and mini- size DVCAM and DV series metal tape cassettes. (To ensure high-quality playback, editing, and storage of recorded contents, we recommend using highly reliable DVCAM cassettes). The following table lists the cassettes [...]

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    50 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Checking the tape for slack Paper clip, etc. Reel Recording See page 51 on how to insert a cassette. Turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack. Insert the cassette into the cassette holder, close the cassette holder, and after about 10 seconds take[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 51 Chapter 3 Shooting 1 Set the POWER switch to ON and check the following items in the display window. Item to check Indication and steps See also How is the battery? BATT E [ pppppp ] F: The battery is fully charged. If two or fewer marks appear and the indication is blinking, replace the battery. “ 8 Display window” (page [...]

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    52 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Recor ding 3 Make the switch settings shown in the figure below. PUSH PUSH • After inserting the cassette, close the cassette holder solidly by pressing on the “PUSH” indication on the holder. Unless the cassette holder is closed solidly, the tape will not be loaded and the tape operation buttons will [...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 53 Chapter 3 Shooting 4 Display menu 212 and select the audio recording mode (two-channel mode or four-channel mode). For menu operation, see “Selecting Audio Recording Mode — Menu 212” (page 97). Note One of the following warning indications appears in the display area when you change the audio mode setting during recordin[...]

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    54 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting To pause recording, press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens again. The both VCRs go into the recording paused state. If either VCR comes to end of tape during recording, one VCR stops at the end of the tape, and the other will continue recording. To restart simultaneous recording, perform the following[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 55 Chapter 3 Shooting Operation at playback Step Fast forward the tape Press the F FWD button. Rewind the tape Press the REW button. If there is a long period before shooting the next scene Once put the camcorder into recording pause mode, it waits a certain (user-definable) period of time and then automatically switches to stand[...]

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    56 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting EJECT F FWD STOP PLAY REW Back Space Editing REV button FWD button 5 Press the STOP button when the tape reaches the position where the new recording will start (see the figure above). This stops the tape. 6 Press the RET button on the lens. This rewinds the tape slightly and runs it until the continue point[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 57 Chapter 3 Shooting To change the playback speed Press the REV or FWD button down firmly into the inner position to make the tape move at the faster speed. Press the button down lightly to make the tape move at the slower speed. Note Do not shut off the power while using the edit search function. The VCR may not be able to find[...]

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    58 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting EJECT F FWD STOP PLAY REW Pla ybac k — Chec king Recorded Contents Chec king the Recorded Contents Immediately After Shooting — Recording Re view F FWD button STOP button REW button PLAY button Immediately after shooting, you can use the recording review function to automatically rewind and play back the[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 59 Chapter 3 Shooting 2 Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button. This resets the counter shown in the viewfinder and display window as “0:00:00:00”. The counter value starts advancing as the tape is transported. It shows negative values if the tape is rewound past the point where the counter was reset. Note Discontinuous recording [...]

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    60 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Setting the User Bit V alue Note Setting the user bit value may be disallowed in some cases at ClipLink shooting. For details, see step 4 on page 66 in “ClipLink Shooting”. 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT. The user bits indication appears. 2 Set the TC mode switch 1 to PRESET. 3 Set the TC mode switch [...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 61 Chapter 3 Shooting Setting the Time Code V alue For details of setting user bits, see “Setting the User Bit Value” on previous page. Note Setting the time code value may be disallowed in some cases at ClipLink shooting. For details, see step 4 on page 66 in “ClipLink Shooting”. 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. 2 Set the[...]

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    62 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 6 Use the TC mode switch 2 to set the desired running mode. If you select F-RUN, the time code starts advancing immediately. Drop-frame mode (for DSR-300 Only) In the NTSC standard, the time code value is based on 30 frames per second, but the exact video frame frequency is in fact 29.97 frames per second an[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 63 Chapter 3 Shooting Synchr onization With External Time Code Signals — Gen-Loc k Connection for gen-lock Locking the video and time code signals to another camcorder’s video and time code signals Using one camcorder as reference, to its video and time code signals, lock the other camcorders’ video and time code signals. N[...]

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    64 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Locking the internal time code generator to the reference time code Perform the following steps to synchronize the camcorder’s internal time code generator to an external time code. 1 Set the TC mode switch 1 to PRESET. 2 Set the TC mode switch 2 to F-RUN. 3 Connect a reference time code and video signal t[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 65 Chapter 3 Shooting ClipLink Shooting The ClipLink function is intended to be used at various stages from recording to editing. When you record using this function, Index Pictures are automatically recorded along with the time code, scene number, and other data, all of which make for more efficient editing. For an overview of t[...]

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    66 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting The following display appears on the viewfinder screen. To record the cassette name/number Access basic menu page 5 to specify a name or number for the inserted cassette (see page 80). Notes • If you use a cassette that contains data recorded via a different VCR, when you enter a cassette name/number in th[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 67 Chapter 3 Shooting To continuously record the next scene Repeat steps 4 and 5 . The scene number will be automatically incremented from the previous number. You can set or clear an “NG” designation for the previously recorded scene before shooting the next scene. If you have stopped the recording, see “Resuming Recording[...]

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    68 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 4 Press the TAKE button when you find a shot where you would like to set a Mark IN point. The TAKE/TALLY indicator (orange) lights in the viewfinder and “TAKE” appears on the screen. 5 Press the TAKE button when you find a shot where you would like to set a Mark OUT point. The TAKE/TALLY indicator (orang[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 69 Chapter 3 Shooting Resuming Recor ding in ClipLink Mode You can avoid this and continue recording in ClipLink mode from the previous recording stop point by performing the following steps. Note If you stop recording during the first ten seconds of recording, you may not be able to use these steps to continue recording in ClipL[...]

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    70 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 4 Press the ClipLink CONTINUE button. The tape remaining indication in the display window flashes as the camcorder automatically searches the recording stop point. When it finds the recording stop point, it stops and enters recording pause mode. Once it has stopped, check that the CONT indication appears in [...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 71 Chapter 3 Shooting When recording in ClipLink mode is started and previous recording is overwritten When recording in ClipLink mode is started after a previous recording Previous recording New recording Previous Index Pictures: erased New Index Pictures are recorded (when the DSBK-301 is fitted). ClipLink log data: overwritten[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 73 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus ON OFF MENU STATUS    m A.IRIS : ± 0 DTL LEV: ± 0 M.BLACK: ± 0 STRETCH: ± 0 SHUTTER: OFF       m TITLE IND(YES m PUSH)        T  : A 3200 K  R S : S T D [...]

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    74 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus TCG 12:34:56:00 PARA NG AUTO BLACK -OK- 198  EZ FOCUS :LOW LIGHT 98 04 01 SS : 1/1000 10:00AM 30-25 DIAG ERROR REC TAPE NEAR END REC2 During normal operation, the following items can be indicated in the viewfinder. 1 VCR operation status indica[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 75 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 5 Clip mode indication A “CLIP M” or “CLIP C” indication appears when you use the ClipLink function for recording. CLIP M: Indicates shooting in Mark mode CLIP C: Indicates shooting in Cue mode 6 Clip remaining indication The number of ava[...]

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    76 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus !£ External VCR status indication (when an external VCR is connected) Shows the external VCR operation status. !¢ VCR recording mode indication (when an external VCR is connected) Shows recording mode of the internal and external VCRs set by the[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 77 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus @™ Voltage/error indication The current voltage is displayed whenever the power supply voltage dips below 11.3 V DC. However, you can also display the current voltage at any time by pressing and holding the MENU switch in the upward position (th[...]

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    78 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Vie wfinder Basic Menu Contents and Settings of Each Pag e Each page’s contents and settings are described below. Basic menu page 1    m A.IRIS : ± 0 DTL LEV: ± 0 M.BLACK: ± 0 STRETCH: ± 0 SHUTTER: OFF    To [...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 79 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Basic menu page 2    m SKIN DTL: OFF DL LEV : STD       Basic menu page 3 This menu is displayed only when an external sync signal is input to the VCR connected to the camcorder.    m SC PHASE: 000 H PH[...]

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    80 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Vie wfinder Basic Menu Basic menu page 5    m MARK/CUE: MARK CHG REEL NO. (YES m PUSH)     To set the cassette name/number Note When using a cassette without cassette memory, you cannot set the cassette name or number. 1[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 81 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Initial cursor position (Space) 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 until the title is complete.    EXIT(YES m PUSH) DSR-300       6 Align the cursor to EXIT and press the MENU dial. This displays basic menu page 6 again. The ti[...]

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    82 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus When “CHECK DIAG” is displayed The “CHECK DIAG” indication appears in the status display area whenever the camcorder’s automatic self diagnostic function detects an abnormality. Access this page and perform error checking. (This page is [...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 83 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Vie wfinder Ad v anced Menu Adv anced Menu Operations See also the figure on next page. To display the advanced menu Move the POWER switch to the ON position while holding down the MENU dial. To change the page Align the cursor to the page number [...]

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    84 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Vie wfinder Ad v anced Menu Contents and Settings of Each P age Each page’s contents and settings are described below. Advanced menu page 1 Use this page to return all menu settings to their factory preset values. For details of this operation, [...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 85 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Advanced menu page 3  PAGE3 (NEXT m $ PREV m 4 )  m AWB MEM : 2 PRE. WHT : 3200 TONE : ON  BARS : SMPTE a)  REMOTE1 : REC REMOTE2 : MARK BAUD RATE: 38400   EXIT MENU (YES m PUSH) a) For DSR-300P: EBU75 Item Setting[...]

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    86 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Item MARKER Selects ON/OFF setting for center marker, size setting (percentage of viewfinder screen area), and display ON/OFF setting. CENT/90% (normal value): Displays center marker and safety zone marker at 90% size. CENT/80%: Displays center ma[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 87 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Advanced menu page 6  PAGE6 (NEXT m $ PREV m 4 )  m AUDIO IND: ON TAPE IND: ON  TC IND: ON  ID IND: OFF ID SET: µ  ( )    EXIT MENU (YES m PUSH) To set the camera ID 1 Press the MENU switch or turn the MENU dial t[...]

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    88 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus EZ mode settings The following settings are set for the camcorder when EZ mode has been selected. Item Settings STD CUSTOM Matrix STD Selectable Detail level ±0 Selectable Master black ±0 Selectable Black stretch ±0 Selectable Skin detail OFF O[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 89 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Advanced menu page 9  m PAGE9 (NEXT m $ PREV m 4 )  M.BLACK : ± O STRETCH : ± 0 M.GAMMA : ± O DTL LEV : ± 0 V DTL LEV: ± 0  DTL FREQ : M   EXIT MENU (YES m PUSH) Advanced menu page 10  m PAGE10(NEXT m $ PRE[...]

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    90 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Using SetupLog The SetupLog function records camcorder settings every few seconds at shooting and displays the recorded data in the viewfinder during playback. To view the SetupLog Data, perform the following procedure. 1 Turn the power on and loa[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 91 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings You can use the VCR menu for settings on the VCR section. Frame mode selection for time code (DSR-300 only) 204 Page 93 Battery capacity indication selection 206 Page 94 Standby-on period setting 207 Page 94 Use auto-check function 210 Page 95 Selection of ClipLink function 21[...]

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    92 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 Press the MENU button. “DIAG” appears in the display window and the time data display in the display window switches to the menu display. 2 Press the ADVANCE button repeatedly until the desired menu appears. 3 Press the SHIFT button. This shows the current settings for t[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 93 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Menu 101 Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar 1 Display menu 101 and press the SHIFT button. The current calendar setting appears in the setting mode format (yyyymmdd). Example: October 8, 1998 Note The first two digits of the year setting cannot be changed. 2 Use the SHIF[...]

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    94 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 Display menu 204. The menu number and the current frame mode setting are shown. Example: dF (drop-frame mode) If the setting does not need to be changed, press the MENU button to close the menu. 2 Press the SHIFT button to make the frame mode start blinking, then press the A[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 95 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Example: 8 minutes If the setting does not need to be changed, press the MENU button to close the menu. 2 Press the SHIFT button until the standby-on period starts blinking, then press the ADVANCE button. Each press of the ADVANCE button changes the setting as follows. 08 (fac[...]

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    96 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 6 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens. Test recording starts. The display changes as shown below during recording. (The hyphen following “At” moves to right.) After about 1 minute, the tape is rewound to the recording start position and playback starts. The follo[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 97 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Menu 212 Selecting A udio Recording Mode The audio recording mode can be set to either of the following modes. 48-kHz mode (factory setting): Enables two- channel recording mode with 48-kHz sampling frequency. 32-kHz mode: Enables four-channel recording mode with 32-kHz sampli[...]

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    98 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Menu 213 Selecting A udio Reference Le vel The audio reference level can be set to either of the following. –20 dB (factory setting for DSR-300) or –18 dB (factory setting for DSR-300P): Audio reference level for professional use –12 dB: Audio reference level commonly us[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 99 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Menu 220 Using Setup Add (f or DSR-300 Only) Use this menu to add setup to the playback video signals. 1 Display menu 220. The setup add is factory-set to oFF. If the setting does not need to be changed, press the MENU button to close the menu. 2 Press the SHIFT button to make[...]

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    100 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 Make the following settings. • POWER switch: ON • OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch: one of the CAM positions • Lens iris selector: A (automatic) • ATW button: off 2 Set the FILTER control according to the lighting conditions. (See page 47.) 3 Set the W. BAL switch to A or B. 4[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 101 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings To save the white balance adjustment for different lighting conditions, repeat steps 2 to 4 above. You can save two different values for the white balance, in memories A and B. To recall a white balance value from memory Before beginning shooting, set the W. BAL switch to the[...]

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    102 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Light Sour ces and Color T emperature Adjustment of the white balance to match the light source is essential to ensure correct color rendering. The color of a light source is indicated as a color temperature in kelvins (K). It is higher for bluish light, and lower for reddish[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 103 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 2 If black balance adjustment cannot be completed automatically The warning message “AUTO BLACK -NG-” appears in the viewfinder. Make the necessary corrections, then carry out the process again. Warning messages for black balance adjustment Message Meaning and correctio[...]

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    104 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 2 13 1 Set the SHUTTER switch to the ON position. The SHUTTER indicator in the viewfinder comes on, and it is now possible to change the shutter speed or clear scan frequency setting and to set the EVS function. (If the EVS is already selected, the SHUTTER indicator will not [...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 105 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings When using the clear scan function Watching the monitor screen, adjust the frequency to give minimum interference. If there is a black band in the monitor image, reduce the frequency, and if there is a white band, increase the frequency. To return from the basic menu to the n[...]

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    106 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Vie wfinder Screen Adjustments The following adjustments are provided to improve the visibility of the viewfinder screen. Although these adjustments may make the viewfinder image clearer, they have no effect on the output video signal from the camcorder. Adjusting the eyepiec[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 107 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 9 RET W T M A S M ZOOM 86 5 4,11 2 1 7 3 Adjusting the Lens Flange Focal Length Adjustment It is necessary to adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the lens flange to the plane of the image along the optical axis) in the following cases. • When a lens is fitted [...]

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    108 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings RET W T M A There are three ways of adjusting the iris: automatically, manually, and with the instant automatic iris adjustment function. Iris adjustment Iris Adjustments Iris ring Instant automatic iris button Iris selector ZEBRA button A.IRIS MODE switch To make the image l[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 109 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Adjusting the Lens Macr ophotography Use the macro function when the subject is less than about 1.1 m (4 feet) (for the VCL-714BXA) from the front of the lens. It is possible to shoot close-ups down to a range of 10 mm (wide angle, f = 7.5 mm). 1 Bring the lens up to the subj[...]

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    110 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Settings for special cases The background is very bright, and the subject is too dark. Settings f or Special Cases Setting Effect Set the A.IRIS MODE switch to BACK L, turning the indicator on. This lightens the foreground. The subject is under a spotlight. Set the A.IRIS MOD[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 111 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings SKIN DTL ON OFF SET 2,3 1 Settings f or Special Cases Skin Detail Correction The DSR-300/300P provides an easy push-button function that designates an active skin tone area Note The SKIN DTL SET button is disabled while a title is displayed in basic menu page 7 or color bars [...]

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    Appendix 113 Appendix Care of the unit Remove dust and dirt from the surfaces of the lenses or optical filters using a blower. If the body of the unit is dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth. In extreme cases, use a cloth steeped in a little neutral detergent, then wipe dry. Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or thinners, as these may ca[...]

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    114 Appendix Appendix Cleaning the Video Heads Always use the special-purpose Sony DVM-12CL Cleaning Cassette for cleaning the audio and video heads. Follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette carefully, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads. Note The DVM-12CL Cleaning Cassette can be used only once. When the DV[...]

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    Appendix 115 Appendix W arning System When the camcorder is powered on, or if a fault occurs during operation, a warning is given in the following ways: • By warning indications in the display window. • By means of the WARNING indicator together with a warning tone from the speaker or earphone. • By the warning indicators in the viewfinder. Y[...]

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    116 Appendix Appendix Condensation If you move a camcorder suddenly from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a very humid location, condensation may form on the head drum. If it is operated in this state, the tape may adhere to the drum, and cause a failure or even permanent damage. Take the following steps to prevent this from happenin[...]

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    Appendix 117 Appendix Troubleshooting chart The indication “Er91-13F” appears in the display window. Cause T r oubleshooting You can use this chart to establish possible causes of an apparent problem; always double-check before sending the unit for repair. If a problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Symptoms Remedy The unit does not power [...]

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    118 Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting chart (continued) Symptoms Cause Remedy The time code setting is not possible. At the recording, the ClipLink function is set to on (meaning ClipLink shooting is allowed) in menu 211, CONT is displayed in the display window and the time code generator is in the REGEN mode. Only the REGEN mode can be used for Cl[...]

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    Appendix 119 Appendix Input connectors AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2:XLR-3 pin × 2, male –60 dBu, 3 k Ω +4 dBu, 10 k Ω (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms) GEN LOCK IN: BNC 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω TC IN: BNC 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 k Ω DC IN: XLR-4 pin, female Output connectors AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2: phono jack –10 dBu, 47 k Ω (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms) VIDEO OUT: BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75[...]

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    120 Appendix Appendix External dimensions in millimeters (inches) Tape transport system Tape speed Approx. 28.2 mm/s Recording/playback time (using PDV-184ME) Max. 184 minutes Fast forward/rewind time (using PDV-184ME) Max. 12 minutes Usable cassettes Video system (at playback with the DSR-85/ 85P) Audio system (at playback with the DSR-85/ 85P) Sp[...]

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    Appendix 121 Appendix Supplied accessories LC-300SFT Soft Carrying Case 1) (1) VCL-714BXA Zoom Lens 2) (1) DXF-701WS/701WSCE Viewfinder (1) Microphone (1) Wind screen (1) VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor (1) Shoulder strap (1) RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit (1) Lens mount cap (1) Flange focal length adjustment test chart (1) Switch guard (1) Operating Instructio[...]

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    122 Appendix Appendix Char t of Optional Components and Accessories EC-0.5C2/0.3C2 Microphone Cable ECM-670/672 and C-74 Microphone RM-M7G Remote Control Unit CCA-7 cable VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor Tripod LC-421 Carrying Case LCR-1 Raincover DC-L90 Battery Adaptor BP-L40/L60/L60A/ L90/L90A Battery Pack CMA-8A/8ACE or AC- 550/550CE AC Adaptor BC-L50 Bat[...]

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    Appendix 123 Appendix Aliasing Distortion of the signal caused by overlap of the baseband signal and lower sideband signal when the signal is demodulated. Aperture compensation Electronic compensation for frequency response degradations caused to sampled high-frequency signals by the limited aperture of CCD image sensors. Black balance adjustment T[...]

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    124 Appendix Appendix S/N Signal-to-Noise ratio. The relation of the strength of the desired signal to the accompanying electronic interference, the noise. If S/N is high, sounds are reproduced with less noise and pictures are reproduced clearly without snow. Search The search function enables recorded images or time codes to be viewed while the ta[...]