Sony HDW-750CE manual

HD W -750/750CE HD CAMCORDER HD W -750 HD W -750CE OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 3)[...]

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[...]

For the customers in USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy [...]

For the customers in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards: • EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission) • EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Imm[...]

Für Kunden in Europa Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMV-Direktive (89/336/EEC) der EG-Kommission. Die Erfüllung dieser Direktive bedeutet Konformität für die folgenden Europäischen Normen: • EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Interferenz (Emission) • EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Empfindlichkeit (Immunität) Dieses[...]

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Table of Contents 1 (Continued) T able of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features ..................................................................................... 1-1 1-1-1 Camera Features ............................................................... 1-1 1-1-2 VTR Features ....................................................................[...]

Table of Contents 2 3-2-6 Shooting Pictures at Intervals (Interval Rec Function) (When Using the HKDW-703) ..................................... 3-27 3-2-7 Continuous Recording on the Previous Cut .................. 3-44 3-2-8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in the Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function) ...... 3-45 3-3 Check[...]

Table of Contents 3 (Continued) 4-7 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen ............................. 4-64 4-7-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen ......................................................... 4-65 4-7-2 Selecting the Display Items ........................................... 4-69 4-7-3 Display Mode and Setting Ch[...]

Table of Contents 4 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-1 Power Supply ............................................................................ 5-1 5-1-1 Using a BP-L60A Battery Pack ...................................... 5-1 5-1-2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to Dead Batteries .... 5-4 5-1-3 Using an AC Adaptor ...........................[...]

Table of Contents 5 Appendix Specifications ..................................................................................... A-1 Video Camera Section ............................................................... A-2 VTR Section .............................................................................. A-3 Supplied Accessories ...........[...]

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1 Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Overview 1-1 Features The HDW-750/750CE 1) HD Camcorder combines a HD color video camera, of which the effective picture elements are 1920(H) x 1080(V) and which uses 2/3-type Power HAD 2) sensor CCD 3) imagers with 2,000,000 picture elements, with an HDCAM portable videocassette recorder. Its excellent image quality, sensi[...]

1 Chapter 1 Overview 1-2 • A simple switch operation enables automatic adjustment of the black set, black balance, and white balance. Memory functions make it easy to replicate the white balance setting appropriate for the lighting conditions. • The ATW 1) function automatically adjusts the white balance for the varying lighting conditions duri[...]

1 Chapter 1 Overview 1-3 • Setup data specified by video engineers, including the video settings, can be stored in the camcorder itself and on a memory stick as a scene file. This makes it possible to load setup data appropriate for the scene. • Correction values for lens extenders and individual lenses can be stored as a lens file. The values [...]

1 Chapter 1 Overview 1-4 1-1-2 VTR Features The VTR features of this camcorder are described below. • Use of the HDCAM format allows high performance HD digital recording and playback while preserving the same ease of use as conventional camcorder equipment. • The same cassette size (S size) as Digital BETACAM can be used to achieve a long reco[...]

1 Chapter 1 Overview 1-5 generator. • A lithium battery is the back-up power supply for the built-in time code generator enabling the time code to be held for approximately 5 years without charging the camcorder power supply. • Optional long-life battery packs are available. • Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button o[...]

1 Chapter 1 Overview 1-6 1-2 Example of System Configuration The diagram below shows a typical configuration of the camcorder for ENG and EFP. Viewfinder-related equipment Video monitor for color image check while shooting Remote controll equipment RM-B150 Remote Control Unit Fog-proof filter (Part No. 1-547-341-11) BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Brac[...]

1 Chapter 1 Overview 1-7 Audio signal source External microphone C-74, etc. Audio equipment WRR- 810A/860A/862A/ 862B UHF Portable Tuner Power source AC power supply c) Battery BC-L120 Battery Charger BP-L60A Battery Pack HDCA-901 for the input of the audio channels 3 and 4 and the HD-SDI output Camera adaptor CAC-12 Microphone Holder WRR-855A/855B[...]

1 Chapter 1 Overview 1-8 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 level, ventilated place. Avoid using or sto[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-1 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-1 Power Supply Power supply 1 Battery attachment Attach a BP-L60A battery pack. Furthermore, by attaching an AC-DN2B AC Adaptor, you can operate the camcorder from AC power. 2 DC IN (external power input) connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male) T[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-2 3 POWER switch This switch turns the main power supply on and off. 4 LIGHT switch This switch selects the way in which a video light connected to the LIGHT connector is switched on and off. AUTO: When the video light switch is turned on, starting recording with the VTR turns on the light[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-3 8 9 3 12 4 5 6 7 2-2 Accessory Attachments Accessory attachments 1 Shoulder strap posts Attach the supplied shoulder strap to these posts. 2 Light shoe Attach an optional accessory such as a video light to this shoe. Lens cable clamp[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-4 3 LIGHT connector (2-pin, female) Connect the cable of the Anton Bauer Ultralight System attached to the light shoe. The system operates with lights powered by 12 V, with a maximum power consumption of 50 W. 4 Lens mount (special bayonet mount) Use this for mounting the lens. 5 Lens lock[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-5 2-3 Audio Functions Audio functions (1) 1 Microphone This is a super-cardioid directional stereo microphone with an external power supply (+48 V) system. If you assign the Front MIC MONO/STEREO function to either ASSIGN 1 or 2 switch, you can switch the monaural and stereo outputs. 2 MIC[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-6 Audio functions (2) 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; ADV ANCE SHIFT LEVEL AUTO CH-1 CH-2 CH-4 CH-3 MANUAL AUDIO SELECT FRONT REAR WIRELESS 10 01 0 0 PRESET DA T A DISPLA Y CUE IN AUDIO IN REGEN U-BIT SHOT CLOCK SET R-RUN F-RUN MIX CH-2 CH-1 R W F R W F MEMORY STICK TIME NO OPEN[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-7 4 LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel 1 and channel 2 recording level) controls These controls adjust the audio levels of channels 1 and 2 when audio input is from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors and the AUDIO SELECT switches are set to MANUAL. 5 AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel-1 [...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-8 W (WIRELESS): The input signal source is a WRR-855A/855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit (not supplied). With the HDCA-901 (not supplied) connected to the camcorder, you can record separate sounds in audio channels 3 and 4. 7 CUE IN (cue track input) switch This switch selects the input signa[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-9 ALARM qd qs qa Minimum Maximum Audio functions (3) qa ALARM volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone alarm volume. At the minimum position, no sound can be heard. ALARM volume control[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-10 The internal volume control can be adjusted so that the alarm is audible even if the ALARM volume control is at the minimum position. For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual. qs MONITOR volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone volume for sounds other tha[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-11 MONITOR switch This switch selects the audio output to the speaker or earphone. CH-1/2 CH-3/4 MONITOR switch Audio output position position CH-1/2 CH-1 Audio channel 1 MIX Mix sound of channels 1 and 2 CH-2 Audio channel 2 CH-3/4 CH-3 Audio channel 3 MIX Mix sound of channels 3 and 4 CH[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-12 qg qf Audio functions (4) qf Built-in speaker During recording, the speaker can be used for monitoring the E-E 1) sound, and during playback for monitoring playback sound. The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings. If an earphone is plugged into to the EARPHONE jack, t[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-13 qg EARPHONE jacks (minijack) You can monitor the E-E sound during recording and playback sound during playback. 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. T[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-14 1 78 2 3 4 5 6 q; qa qs 9 2-4 Shooting and Recording/ Playback Functions Shooting and recording/playback functions (1) 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 informat[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-15 2 BRIGHT (brightness) control This control adjusts the picture brightness on the viewfinder screen. It has no effect on the camera output signal. 3 CONTRAST control This control adjusts the picture contrast on the viewfinder screen. It has no effect on the camera output signal. 4 PEAKIN[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-16 6 TALLY switch This switch controls the TALLY indicator, setting its brightness (HIGH or LOW) or turning it off. HIGH: The TALLY indicator gets brighter. OFF: The TALLY indicator does not operate. LOW: The TALLY indicator gets dimmer. 7 Viewfinder The viewfinder lets you to view the cam[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-17 qa Cameraman tally indicator This indicator lights while the camcorder is operating. Slide the window open when you shoot, keeping your eye away from the viewfinder. This indicator flashes when the battery level is running low or the tape is nearing its end. qs Viewfinder stopper Pull u[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-18 Shooting and recording/playback functions (2) qd FILTER selector This selector is a dual knob that selects the most appropriate filter to match the light source illuminating the subject. The outer knob selects the color temperature of the CC (Color Conversion) filter, and the inner knob[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-19 The relationships between the selector settings and filter selections as well as examples of filters for different shooting conditions are given below. FILTER selector (outer) setting and CC filter selection FILTER selector (outer) setting CC filter selection A Cross filter a) B 3200K C[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-20 qf SHUTTER selector Set this selector to ON to use the electronic shutter. Set it to SEL to switch the shutter speed or mode setting within the range that has been previously set from the setup menu. When this selector is adjusted, the new setting will be indicated on the setting change[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-21 • OFF BARS • CAM • • ON DCC OUTPUT setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds. For information about setting the gain values, see “4-8-1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values” on page 4-97. qk OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dyn[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-22 ql WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch This switch determines the source of the white balance settings. PRST (preset): Adjusts the color temperature corresponding to the position of the FILTER selector (outer knob). Use the PRST setting when you have no time to adjust the white bala[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-23 wa ws wd wf wg Shooting and recording/playback functions (3) wa VBS/SDI OUT (video signal output) connector (BNC type) (Only when the HKDW-702 extension board (not supplied) is installed) In this manual, the illustration of the camcorder which the BNC connector is attached is used. If y[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-24 Note • The down-converted signal (analog composite/SDI signals) is delayed by several milliseconds, compared with the video signal recorded on the tape. • When the HKDW-702 is attached to the HDW-750, the HD signal is down-converted to the 525i signal. When the HKDW-702 is attached [...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-25 wg GENLOCK IN (genlock input) connector (BNC type) This connector inputs an HD reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment. Use the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock H- phase (phase of Horizontal sync signa[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-26 Shooting and recording/playback functions (4) wh 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. When the REC BUTTON function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 (push type), you can u[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-27 wj VTR SAVE/STBY (VTR power saving/standby) switch This switch controls the VTR power mode during pauses in recording (REC PAUSE). SAVE: Power saving mode. When you press the VTR START button, there is a short delay before recording starts, but power consumption is less than in standby [...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-28 3 1 2 4 5 OFF ON/SEL OFF ON ESCAPE MENU ST A TUS CANCEL/PRST 2-5 Menu Operating Section Menu operating section[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-29 1 Memory stick compartment Open the cover of the memory stick compartment by pressing the MEMORY STICK OPEN button. Insert the memory stick (not supplied) with the notch facing downward and the label facing toward you into the slot. MEMORY STICK OPEN button EJECT button Memory stick[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-30 2 MENU knob Use this knob to change the page selection or a setting within the menu. Push: If you push this knob when the arrow ( t ) is placed at the page title on the menu, the arrow ( t ) changes to the question mark (?) and you can change the page. When the arrow mark is placed at t[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-31 4 MENU ON/OFF (menu display) switch To use this switch, open the cover. This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen. Closing the cover results in automatically setting this switch to OFF. ON: Displays the menu on the viewfinder screen or th[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-32 2-6 Time Code System Time code functions (1) 1 GENLOCK IN (genlock input) connector (BNC type) • This connector inputs an HD reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment. This connector can input an NTSC/PAL an[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-33 • This connector also inputs a return video signal. You can display the image of the return video signal in the viewfinder screen when you set the RETURN VIDEO to ON on the GENLOCK page of the OPERATION menu. You can assign the RETURN VIDEO function to ASSIGN 1 switch. For details, se[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-34 ADV ANCE SHIFT LEVEL HOLD RESET DISPLA Y LIGHT WARNING OFF ON TC CTL DA TA AUTO CH-1 CH-2 CH-4 CH-3 MANUAL AUDIO SELECT FRONT REAR WIRELESS 10 01 0 0 PRESET DA T A DISPLA Y CUE IN AUDIO IN REGEN U-BIT SHOT CLOCK SET R-RUN F-RUN MIX CH-2 CH-1 R W F R W F MEMORY STICK TIME NO OPEN 4 5 6 7[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-35 4 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 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-36 9 PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK (preset/regeneration/clock) switch This switch selects whether to set a new time code or to match the existing time code that had been recorded. PRESET: Starts recording time code values on the tape from the newly set value. REGEN: Reads the existing time code on th[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-37 qa 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.[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-38 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2-7 W arnings and Indications The camcorder supplies you visual information and warnings by means of its indicators without you having to use the speaker, earphone or viewfinder. Warning and indication functions[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-39 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 lights up during recording and flashes to indicate a problem. The bright[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-40 5 BACK TALLY switch This switch turns the BACK TALLY and the REAR TALLY indicators on and off. ON: Switches on the BACK TALLY and REAR TALLY indicators. OFF: Switches off the BACK TALLY and REAR TALLY indicators. 6 LIGHT switch This switch controls the display panel light. ON: Turns the[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-41 H MIN SEC FRM 40 PEAK dB OVER EMPH OVER TAPE E B V H HOLD PB VITC NDF EXT-LK RF SERVO HUMID SLACK BATT E F 30 10 0 20 TAPE E B BATT E F 2-8 W arnings and Indications on the Display Panel Tape status, battery status, and level indicators Tape status, battery status, and level indicators [...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-42 H MIN SEC FRM 40 PEAK dB OVER EMPH OVER TAPE E B HOLD PB VITC NDF EXT-LK RF SERVO HUMID SLACK BATT E F 30 10 0 20 VTR operation and status indicators VTR operation and status indicators Note If the tape in the VTR becomes slackened, an error code appears automatically on the display sec[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-43 H MIN SEC FRM 40 PEAK dB OVER EMPH OVER TAPE E B V H HOLD PB VITC NDF EXT-LK RF SERVO HUMID SLACK BATT E F 30 10 0 20 Time code displays Time code displays Lights when the time code generator is on hold. Lights when VITC is selected for the time code. Lights when the camcorder is synchr[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-44 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 position of the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch. For details of setting the time code menu[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-45 BATT TALLY/REC VTR SAVE 1 2 3 4 5 Viewefinder screen 2-9 Indicators on the Viewfinder Indicators on the Viewfinder 1 TALLY indicator This indicator lights when the camcorder is in Loop Rec mode. Also, this indicator blinks when the camcorder is in auto Interval Rec mode or manual Interv[...]

2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-46 3 BATT (battery) indicator This indicator starts flashing when the battery connected to the camcorder has fallen, and stays lit when the battery is exhausted. To prevent interruption during operation, replace the battery as soon as this indicator starts flashing. The level at which the [...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-1 3-1 About Cassettes This section describes the procedure for loading and unloading a cassette. See “ Specifications VTR Section ” (page A-3) for information about the cassettes you can use in the camcorder. 3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette Loading a cassette 1 Turn on the POWER switch. Note If the in[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-2 1 2 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". Insert the cassette. Push and close the cassette lid. Cassette lid W[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-3 Notes • To insert the tape correctly, make sure to stand the grip of the camcorder. • When inserting the tape, be careful that you don ’ t hit the tape against the tape holder. Checking the tape for slack Pressing in the reels lightly, turn them gently with your fingers in the directions shown below. If [...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-4 Cassette lid Unloading a cassette manually If the battery voltage drops below about 10.5 V, take out the cassette manually as illustrated below. Unloading a cassette manually You need not return the screw to its original position after taking out the cassette. Although the cassette lid is not locked, turning o[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-5 Push the plug in. To reuse the cassette, return the plug to its original position. 3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure The following procedure prevents cassettes from being recorded inadvertently. Preventing accidental erasure[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-6 3 4 1 2 2 3-2 Recording 3-2-1 Basic Procedure This section describes the basic procedure for shooting and recording. Before a shooting session, ensure that the camcorder is functioning properly. For more information, see ” 6-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting ” on page 6-1. Turning on the camcorder an[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-7 2 Set the POWER switch to ON. Check that the HUMID indicator does not appear and that the BATT indicator shows at least five segments. • If HUMID indicator appears, wait until it disappears. Note After turning off the power, check whether the drum is dry (even if the HUMID indicator is off) when the turning [...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-8 Basic procedure for shooting: from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording After turning on the power and loading a cassette, set the switches and selectors as shown below and begin operation. Switch and selector settings before shooting F-RUN/SET/R-RUN: F-RUN or R-RUN (set as neede[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-9 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. For detailed information on how to adjust the black balance, see “ 4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance ?[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-10 2 Select the CC filter and ND filter to match the lighting conditions, and adjust the white balance. When the black balance and white balance settings are already in memory: Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B. When the white balance setting is not in memory and you do not have enough time to adjust the white [...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-11 6 To stop recording, press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens again. The REC indicator in the viewfinder goes off. Cassette control buttons During recording, the cassette control buttons (EJECT, REW, F FWD, PLAY, STOP) have no effect.[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-12 3-2-2 Continuous Recording If the camcorder is in the recording pause mode, simply pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens continues recording at exactly the next frame. In other cases, you first need to position the tape at an appropriate point. When the camcorder is in t[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-13 1 3 2 If you turn off the power during a recording pause 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. The camcorder positions the tape at the appropriate point. Note, however, that this function works only for continuo[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-14 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. The End Search function also allows you to continue recording on the partially recorded tape.[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-15 3-2-3 Recording Good Shot Markers Good shot markers 1 and 2 are recorded to tape when the RET button on the lens is pressed during recording. Recording shot markers 1) 1 and 2 for scenes containing important images and sounds enables quick access to the marked points. This increases editing efficiency. For de[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-16 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to MAINTENANCE. 3 Push the MENU knob. When the MAINTENANCE menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears. Or if you have used the MAINTENANCE menu already, the page that was on the screen when the last FILE menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. 4 When t[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-17 6 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of LTC UB-MARKER changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. 7 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired setting appears. The setting changes in order of SET y ALL y OFF. Item Contents SET Determin[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-18 8 Set the marker(s) to be recorded to ON. 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the marker to be set. 2 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counter clockwise until the desired setting appears. To record the marker to the tape, select ON. To not record the marker, select OFF. 3 Perform settings of the remaini[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-19 3-2-4 Recording a Recording Start Marker You can record a recording start marker at the beginning of the recording. Using recording start markers enables quick access to the marked points, for efficient editing. For detailed information on recording start marker operations, refer to the manual supplied with y[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-20 The following table shows the approximate number of seconds worth of picture data (counting back from the time you begin recording) that will be recorded from memory. However, when changing from SAVE to STBY, or under the special situations explained in the notes on this page, the actual amount of data record[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-21 • During playback or recording review, the picture data is not stored in the HKDW-703 ’ s memory. Picture data corresponding to the duration of playback or recording review will not be in memory and will not be recorded to tape. To set the Loop Rec mode Follow the procedure below to turn Loop Rec mode on.[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-22 2 Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears. 3 Push the MENU knob. The t mark appears at the left of the currently selected item and the z mark appears at the left of the setting. 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to LOOP/INTVAL REC. When the question mark appears at the left of the title pag[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-23 5 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. 6 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until LOOP appears. If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the setting changes in order of[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-24 7 Push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to the t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to the z mark. In this case, you can select another item. 8 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to LOOP REC TIME. 9 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of LOOP REC T[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-25 Settings made in Loop Rec mode are maintained until changed. You can turn the Loop Rec mode on and off by pressing the ASSIGN 1/ 2 switch(es) to which the LOOP REC ON/OFF function is assigned. For detailed information on the ASSIGN 1/2 switches, see “ 4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches ” on [...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-26 • The time code stops advancing while time data is being set (when the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to SET). For this reason, if you start recording immediately after switching to F-RUN or R-RUN (i.e., to a position other than SET), you may overwrite a portion of the previously recorded time code. Turning [...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-27 3-2-6 Shooting Pictures at Intervals (Interval Rec Function) (When Using the HKDW-703) Inserting the optional HKDW-703 extension board (not supplied) in the camcorder, enables the camcorder to record pictures intermittently. There are two kinds of Interval Rec modes: auto Interval Rec mode and manual Interval[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-28 Follow the procedure below to turn on auto Interval Rec mode Switches to be used for setting the auto Interval Rec mode 1 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The page that was on the viewfinder screen when the last menu operation ended will appear again. 2 Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears. M[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-29 3 Push the MENU knob. The t mark appears at the left of the currently selected item and the z mark appears at the left of the setting. 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to LOOP/INTVAL REC. 5 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-30 6 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until A INT appears. If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the setting changes in order of OFF y LOOP y A INT y M INT. When A INT appears, the camcorder is in auto Interval Rec mode. The TALLY indicator (green tally) flashes (one flash/seco[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-31 9 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of TAKE TOTAL TIME changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. 10 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired TAKE TOTAL TIME appears. If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, TAKE TO[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-32 13 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of REC TIME changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the question mark. 14 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired time to be recorded on the tape appears. If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterc[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-33 15 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to PRE-LIGHTING 16 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of PRE-LIGHTING changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the question mark. 17 Push the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired time to turn on the light b[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-34 18 To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the message “ AUTO INTERVAL **M**S ” indicating auto Interval Rec mode appears along the bottom of the viewfinder. **M**S indicates the shooting interval. For example, when TAKE TOTAL TIME i[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-35 2 Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens. The camcorder starts recording in auto Interval Rec mode. After the camcorder stores the 150 frames of picture data (for about five minutes) in memory, and actually records the stored picture data on the tape. Thus the tape runs inter[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-36 Time required for shooting and time required for recording on the tape The auto Interval Rec mode is effective for shooting objects that moves very slowly. You do, however, need to set the total time for shooting (TAKE TOTAL TIME) and the time for recording on the tape (REC TIME). The time for shooting is the[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-37 Notes on auto Interval Rec mode Take note of the following points. • Time code In auto Interval Rec mode, the internal time code generator runs in R- RUN mode regardless of how the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set. The real time of the shooting is saved in the user bits. When you need to set the internal clock[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-38 • When the camcorder power is switched off during auto interval recording • When you set the POWER switch to OFF, the camcorder will switch off by itself after the tape has run for a few seconds to record the picture data stored in the memory. • If you remove the battery, unplug the DC cable, or cut pow[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-39 2 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until M INT appears. If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the setting changes in order of OFF y LOOP y A INT y M INT. When M INT appears, the camcorder is in manual Interval Rec mode. The TALLY indicator (green tally) flashes (2 flashes/se[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-40 02 FUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW <1> : EZ-FC ASSIGN SW <2> : F.MIC FRONT MIC SELECT: MONO DF/NDF : DF END SEARCH : OFF LOOP/INTVAL REC : M INT NUMBER OF FRAME : 1 , 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to NUMBER OF FRAME. 5 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of NUMBER OF FRAME changes to the z ma[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-41 (Continued) 8 To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the message “MANU INTERVAL *FRAME” indicating manual Interval Rec mode appears along the bottom of the viewfinder. *FRAME indicates the number of frames set in step 6. The display[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-42 2 Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens. The camcorder starts recording in manual Interval Rec mode. Each time you press the VTR START button or VTR button, the camcorder stores the picture data of the set number of frames. The camcorder stores the 150 frames of picture data[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-43 • Cassette control buttons While recording in manual Interval Rec mode (the green tally flashes (2 flashes/second)), you cannot use cassette control buttons (REW, F FWD, PLAY and STOP). Note that the camcorder stops the manual interval recording if you press the EJECT button while manual interval recording.[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-44 3-2-7 Continuous Recording on the Previous Cut By assigning the RE-TAKE function to the ASSIGN 1 switch, you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch to position the tape at the most recent cut, clear it and record the new cut. For detailed information, see “ 4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches ” on page [...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-45 3-2-8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in the Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function) The End Search Function allows the camcorder to search for the end of the recording on the tape after the recorded portion is rewound and played back. To use this function, set the END SEARCH function t[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-46 3-3 Checking the Recording — Playback By pressing the PLAY button, you can review any length of recording in the viewfinder in black and white. There are two other ways to review the recording. • Recording review: You can view the last 2 seconds of the recording in the viewfinder in black and white. • C[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-47 HD monitor HD SDI input connector HDW-750/750CE HD SDI OUT 3-3-2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor — Playback in Color Connect an HD color video monitor with the HD SDI input connector to the HD SDI OUT connector of the camcorder. By pressing the PLAY button, you can view the recorded pictur[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-48 When using the HKDW-702 extension board (not supplied) for down converting Connect the color video monitor to the TEST OUT connector or VBS/ SDI OUT connector of the camcorder (when the HKDW-702 is installed). By pressing the PLAY button, you can view the recorded picture The signal output from each connector[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-49 1 2 Memory label Window outlet Cassette holder 3-4 Recording the Recording Start T ime Code onto the Memory Label - T ele-File The VTR section is compatible with the Tele-File memory label system. This system allows you to record the recording start time code, model name, serial No. and TAPE format onto the M[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-50 2 Press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens. At the instant the recording starts, the time code of the recording start is recorded on the memory label. To confirm the remaining capacity on the memory label 1 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob . The TOP menu appears. 2 [...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-51 The TELE FILE page appears. The remaining capacity of the memory label is displayed at the REMAIN column. You can record the recording start time code about 130 times on the memory label of 1 Kilobyte. Note When the remaining capacity of the memory label becomes 0 %, you can not record the recording start tim[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-52 To clear recorded data 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “To confirm the remaining capacity on the memory label” until the TELE FILE page of the FILE menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. The TELE FILE page appears. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move t mark to TELE FILE CLEAR, then push the MENU knob. The message [...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-53 3 Turn the MENU knob to move t mark to YES ( “ YES ” blinks), then push the MENU knob. The data recorded on the memory label is cleared. 100 % appears at the REMAIN column. Notes • When the memory label is protected from accidental erasure, you cannot clear recorded data. • The time code data is clear[...]

3 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-54[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-1 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance To always obtain excellent image quality when using this camcorder, conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance be adjusted. The black balance will require adjustment in the[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-2 4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance In automatic black balance mode, adjustments are performed in the following order: clamp level, black set, and black balance. Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu. Follow the procedure below to adjust the black balance. 1 Set the [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-3 During adjustment, the following message is displayed on the viewfinder screen. 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 automatic[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-4 If automatic black balance adjustment cannot be made If the black 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. Black balance adjustment error messages Erro[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-5 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 b[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-6 4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance Follow the procedure below to automatically adjust the white balance. 1 Adjust the switches as shown in the figure below. If the setting on the GAIN selector or WHITE BAL switch is changed, a message reporting the set position appears for about 3 seconds in the[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-7 2 Adjust the FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions. ND filter CC filter 1 Clear A Cross filter 2 1/4 ND B 3200K 3 1/16 ND C 4300K 4 1/64 ND D 6300K If the setting of the FILTER selector is changed, a message reporting the setting appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and a[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-8 4 Adjust the lens iris. If the lens is manually adjusted, adjust it as appropriate. If the lens has an automatic iris, set the automatic/manual switch on the lens to automatic. 5 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to WHT and release the switch. The switch returns to the center position, and the adjus[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-9 The white balance adjustment ends in a second with the message “ WHITE : OK ” , and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in the memory (A or B) that was selected in step 1. Note If the camera has a zoom lens with an automatic iris, the iris may hunt 1) during the adjustment. To pr[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-10 If the automatic white balance adjustment cannot be made If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, an error message will appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3). Possible messages are listed below. White balance adjustment error messages[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-11 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 B, to C for 4300 K and to D for 6300 K. For details about setting the white balance manually, see “4-1-2 Adjusting the Wh[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-12 4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter This section describes the shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter of the camcorder, and describes the procedure for selecting the shutter speed and mode. 4-2-1 Shutter Modes The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter an[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-13 • Under artificial light, particularly fluorescent or mercury lamps, the light intensity may appear to be constant, but the strengths of each of the R, G and B colors are actually changing in synchronization with the frequency of the power supply ( “ flicker ” ). Using an electronic shut[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-14 Setting the shutter mode and standard-mode shutter speed Once the shutter speed is selected, it is retained even when the camcorder power is turned off. 1 Follow the procedure described in “ 4-7-2 Selecting the Display Items ” (page 4-69) to set to VF DISPLAY MODE to 2 or 3 from the VF DIS[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-15 1/100 ( or 1/60 ) 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 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 : ECS : 60.00 Hz 3 Before the message from step 2 disappears, push the SHUT[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-16 12 Setting the shutter speed in ECS mode Follow the procedure below. 1 Set the shutter speed mode to ECS. ECS (Extended clear scan) page (factory settings) 2 Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera to increase the value, or clockwise to decrease the value, unti[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-17 The frequency range can be changed between 30.0 and 4300 Hz (for the 59.94I format) or between 25.0 and 4700 Hz (for the 50I format). When the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is connected You can set the shutter speed of ECS with the rotary encoder of the RM-B150. Changing the range of choice of s[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-18 The TOP menu appears. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to OPERATION. 3 Push the MENU knob. When the OPERATION menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears. Or if you used the OPERATION menu already, the page that was on the screen when the last OPERATION menu operation ended appears on[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-19 The SHT ENABLE page appears, and the current settings are displayed on the page. 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the mode or shutter speed you want. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. 6 T[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-20 4-3 Changing the Reference V alue for Automatic Iris Adjustment The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to enable the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent white crush from the subject on which a spot light is turned. The reference value for th[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-21 The AUTO IRIS page appears. 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to IRIS OVERRIDE. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. 4 Turn the MENU knob until ON appears, then push the MENU knob. The z mark at[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-22 6 Turn the MENU knob to change the reference value. Note Be sure to confirm that the shutter speed is set to any mode other than ECS. The changed reference value is retained until the power of the camcorder is turned off. Even if the reference value is changed, it reverts to the standard value[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-23 F5 . 6 F5 . 6 F5 . 6 Opening or closing the lens iris When the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is connected The IRIS control knob of the RM-B150 can be used for lens iris setting. The bar display ( s ) will not appear, however. Closing the lens iris Iris closed by 0.5stop (one bar) Iris closed by [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-24 Selecting the automatic iris window 1 Follow the procedure of steps 1 and 2 described in “ Changing the reference value ” on page 4-20 to display the AUTO IRIS page. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to IRIS WINDOW IND. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to the z mar[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-25 5 Turn the MENU knob until the desired auto iris window appears, then push the MENU knob. Auto iris window The z mark at the left of the selected item changes to the t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to the z mark. If you select VARIABLE, the following items become effec[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-26 To reduce the influence to the auto iris due to shooting a high luminance subject When shooting a high luminance subject, the auto iris closes too much and a white crush may occur on the image. In such a case, you can reduce the influence to the auto iris by setting CLIP HIGH LIGHT to ON on th[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-27 4-4 Adjusting the Audio Level Setting the AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 switches to AUTO automatically adjusts the input levels of the audio signal to be recorded in audio channel CH-1 or CH-2 . You can also adjust the audio level manually. For the audio level of the signal to be recorded in audio ch[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-28 1 2 3 LEVEL AUTO CH-1 CH-2 CH-4 CH-3 MANUAL AUDIO SELECT FRONT REAR WIRELESS 10 01 0 0 N AUDIO IN R W F R W F Manual adjustment of the audio levels of AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 1 Set the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switch which corresponds to the channels to be adjusted among input signals connected to AUDIO [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-29 3 Adjust the LEVEL controls corresponding to the channel selected in step 1 so that at the maximum sound level, the level meter indicates -18 dB (segment above 20 segment). The second bar from the top may turn on occasionally, but do not allow the top bar to go on. If it goes on, the audio lev[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-30 Note When you select that the MIC LEVEL control is linked with the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) control(s), if the MIC LEVEL control is turned fully counterclockwise to 0, the audio signal input to AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors cannot be recorded. Before adjusting the audio level using the LEVEL (CH-1/CH[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-31 1 2 3 LEVEL AUTO CH-1 CH-2 CH-4 CH-3 MANUAL AUDIO SELECT FRONT REAR WIRELESS 10 01 0 0 N AUDIO IN R W F R W F Microphone audio level manual adjustment (1) 1 To record the stereo sound, set both AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 switches to FRONT. To record the monaural sound, set the AUDIO IN CH-1 and/or[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-32 3 Rotate the MIC LEVEL knob to adjust the audio level so that at the maximum sound level, the level meter indicates -18 dB (segment above 20 segments). • The 10 bars from the bottom among 17 bars go on with the normal input volume. • The two bar from the top may turn on occasionally, but d[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-33 Input level of the audio channels CH-3 and CH-4 The levels of the audio signals recorded in audio channels CH-3 and CH- 4 are automatically adjusted. You cannot adjust them manually. You can select the audio signal to be recorded in audio channels CH-3 and CH-4 using the AUDIO IN CH-3/CH-4 swi[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-34 1 4 2 3 ADV ANCE SHIFT LEVEL HOLD RESET DISPLA Y LIGHT WARNING OFF ON TC CTL DA T A AUTO CH-1 CH-2 CH-4 CH-3 MANUAL AUDIO SELECT FRONT REAR WIRELESS 10 01 0 0 PRESET DA T A DISPLA Y CUE IN AUDIO IN REGEN U-BIT SHOT CLOCK SET R-RUN F-RUN MIX CH-2 CH-1 R W F R W F MEMORY STICK TIME NO OPEN 4-5 S[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-35 2 Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET. 3 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. 4 Using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons, set the time code. SHIFT: Selects a digit to set. Each time you press the button, the flashing digit moves one column to the right. Pressing this button while holding [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-36 To set the drop frame mode/non-drop frame mode You can select the drop frame (DF) mode or non-drop frame (NDF) mode on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu or OPERATION menu or on the VTR MODE 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu To make the time code continuous When the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is se[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-37 1 4 2,5 3 ADV ANCE SHIFT LEVEL HOLD RESET DISPLA Y LIGHT WARNING OFF ON TC CTL DA TA AUTO CH-1 CH-2 CH-4 CH-3 MANUAL AUDIO SELECT FRONT REAR WIRELESS 10 01 0 0 PRESET DA T A DISPLA Y CUE IN AUDIO IN REGEN U-BIT SHOT CLOCK SET R-RUN F-RUN MIX CH-2 CH-1 R W F R W F MEMORY STICK TIME NO OPEN 4-5-[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-38 2 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. 3 Set the DATA DISPLAY switch to U-BIT. 4 Set the user bits by using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons. SHIFT: Selects a digit to set. Each time you press the button, the flashing digit moves one column to the right. Pressing this button while holding down [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-39 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[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-40 Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders for time code synchronization TEST OUT a) Reference camcorder TC OUT TC IN GENLOCK IN b) TC OUT TEST OUT a) GENLOCK IN b ) TC IN TC OUT TEST OUT a) To another camcorder to be synchronized a) When the HKDW-702 (not supplied) is installed, the do[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-41 5 4 3 1 2 Procedure for time code synchronization Follow the procedure below to synchronize the time code. Synchronizing the time code 1 Turn the POWER switch to ON. 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 to TC. (Conti[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-42 5 Supply the time code and reference video signals that comply with the SMPTE time code standard and are in the proper phase relationship to the TC IN connector and to the GENLOCK IN connector respectively. This operation synchronizes the internal time code generator with the external time cod[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-43 To release the time code synchronization First disconnect the external time code, then set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN. To change the power supply from the battery pack to an external power supply during time code synchronization To maintain a continuous power supply, connect the exter[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-44 4-5-5 Setting the Cassette Numbers and Shot Numbers Follow the procedure below to set a cassette number or shot number. Setting a cassette number or shot number 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to DATA. RESET button HOLD button[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-45 2 Set the DATA DISPLAY switch to SHOT-NO. A cassette number (left-hand 3 digits) and a shot number (right-hand 3 digits) appear in the display panel. 3 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. The rightmost digit of the shot number starts flashing. 4 Set the cassette number or shot number (up to[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-46 4-6 Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen 4-6-1 Menu Configuration The following shows the configuration of menus that you can use to make various settings and adjustments. a) In this manual, the USER menu consisting of items and pages registered at the factory is used. You use the USER MENU C[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-47 TOP menu The menus of the camcorder are composed of submenus classified into categories according to the frequency of use, purpose of use and so on. The TOP menu allows you to select the desired submenus. To display the TOP menu screen: While holding down the MENU knob, set the MENU ON/OFF swi[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-48 • ALL menu: This menu contains all items of the OPERATION menu, PAINT menu, MAINTENANCE menu, FILE menu and DIAGNOSIS menu. • OPERATION menu: This menu contains items for changing settings according to conditions related to the subject when the camcorder is being operated. • PAINT menu T[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-49 4-6-2 Basic Use of the Menu If the MENU ON/OFF switch is set to ON, the USER menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. This section explains operations on the USER menu. If the HKDW-702 (not supplied) and/or HKDW-703 (not supplied) are not equipped with your camcorder, some of items on the U[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-50 1 Switch the MENU ON/OFF switch from OFF to ON. The USER menu will be displayed. When the USER menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears. Follow the procedure below. Or if you used the USER menu already, the page that was on the screen when the last USER menu operation ended appears on the[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-51 2 Push the MENU knob. The desired page is displayed. Start step 4. 2 Turn the MENU knob until the desired page appears. 3 Push the MENU knob. The t mark appears at the left of the item currently selected on the page. 4 Turn the move MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired item. Turning the[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-52 5 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. 6 Turn the MENU knob to change the settings. To increase a setting value Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the ca[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-53 To cancel the setting/to reset the setting to the initial setting You can cancel the setting and reset it to its initial value (one set at the factory, or preset value) by pushing the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST before pushing the MENU knob in step 7. When the CANCEL/PRST / ESCA[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-54 To move to another page 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t arrow to the page number, then push the MENU knob. Or, when the t mark is placed at a position other than the page number, push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to ESCAPE. The question mark appears in front of the page number. The camco[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-55 (Continued) 4-6-3 Editing the USER Menu The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to configure a USER menu that consists only of pages and items that you need by adding, deleting or replacing the pages. The USER 1 to USER 5 pages allow you to add, delete or replace the items. Adding a new page T[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-56 3 When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to one of USER 2 to USER 5, then push the MENU knob. When another page is displayed, turn the MENU knob until the desired page of USER 2 to USER 5 appears, then push the MENU knob. Example: When you select the USER 2 [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-57 5 Add the items. 1 Turn the MENU knob until the page that has the desired items appears, then push the MENU knob. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired item, then push the MENU knob. The USER 2 page appears again. The newly added item is displayed and Add NEW Item is displayed[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-58 Replacing items on the page 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item that you want to replace, then push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to the z mark. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the position where you want to move the item, then pu[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-59 Inserting a blank row Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the position where you want to insert a blank row, and keep pushing the MENU knob for about 1.5 seconds. A blank row is inserted. In the above example, a blank row is inserted between MASTER BLACK and WHITE <B> CH. ? 02 USER1[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-60 Adding/deleting/replacing pages You can add a new page to the USER menu, delete a page from the USER menu or replace pages. To add a page 1 While holding down the MENU knob, set the MENU ON/OFF switch from the OFF position to the ON position. The TOP menu appears. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-61 REMAIN PAGE ESC SELECT PAGE 00.USER 1 01.USER 2 02.USER 3 03.USER 4 04.USER 5 05.FUNCTION 2 06.VF DISP 1 07.MARKER 2 08.TEST & RET 09.OFFSET WHT , 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to Add New Page, then push the MENU knob. The REMAIN PAGE where you can select the page to be added app[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-62 To delete a page 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the page to be deleted. 2 Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST. The message “ DELETE PAGE OK? ” appears. 3 Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST again. In the above example, the VF DISP 2 page is delet[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-63 To move a page 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the page that you want to move. The t mark at the left of the selected page changes to the z mark. The message “ PUSH TO PAGE INSERT ” appears at the right top of the screen. 2 Turn MENU knob to move the t mark to the position where[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-64 4-7 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen The viewfinder screen displays not only the video picture but also characters and messages indicating the camcorder settings and operating status, a center marker, a safety zone marker, etc. When the MENU ON/OFF switch is set to OFF and the DISPLAY s[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-65 4-7-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen All items that can be displayed on the viewfinder screen are shown below. 1 Extender EX is displayed when a lens extender is used. 2 Zoom position indicator 1) This indicator indicates the approximate position of the variator 2) of th[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-66 5 Remaining battery/battery voltage indicator This shows the battery voltage of the DC IN connector. When an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System is used, the indication is automatically switched and shows the remaining battery capacity of the Anton Bauer battery numerically. 6 Subject illum[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-67 -40 -30 -20 -17 -14 (dB) 9 Audio level These indicators indicate the level of audio channel 1 and channel 2. The peak indication of the VTR level meter is related as follows to the audio level when an 1-kHz sine wave is input. 0 Shutter speed This indicator indicates the shutter speed or the s[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-68 qd Filter This indicator indicates the currently selected filter types. qf Time code indicator This indicates the time code, user bits or other information selected by the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch settings. For more information, see “ Relationships between the DISPLAY switch an[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-69 4-7-2 Selecting the Display Items To select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen from the VF DISP and VF DISP 2 pages of the USER menu, turn on or off the indication next to each item. Follow the procedure below to select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen. 1 Set [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-70 The VF DISPLAY page appears. The current settings of items appear to the right of each item. You can select the following items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen on the VF DISP 1 or VF DISP 2 page. V F DISP 1 pag e Item Contents VF DISP ON or OFF of the viewfinder display a) VF DISPLAY [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-71 VF DISP 2 page Item Contents DISP ZOOM Zoom position indicator DISP COLOR TEMP Displays the color temperature DISP VOLT a) Displays the battery voltage of the DC IN connector. DISP WRR RF LVL Displays the reception level of the wireless microphone. DISP TIME CODE Displays the time code a) When[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-72 4-7-3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Messages You can limit or suppress the messages that give details of setting changes and adjustment progress and results by setting a display mode. The conditions under which messages are displayed and their correspondence with the [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-73 Message display condition When the black or white balance has been adjusted a) This is also displayed for about 3 seconds when the SHUTTER selector is set to ON. Changing the display mode The currently set display mode appears on the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu. Follow the procedure below [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-74 4-7-4 Setting the Marker Display Use the MARKER page of the USER 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. Note When the HKDW-702 is installed and the NTS[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-75 The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. You can select displaying or not-displaying for the following item. Item Contents MARKER Not to display all markers, set to OFF. CENTER To display the center marker, set to ON. CENTER MARKER To select the type center marker (1 to[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-76 3 Perform the settings for each item. 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. 2 Turn the MENU knob to change the d[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-77 4-7-5 Setting the Viewfinder Use the VF SETTING page of the USER menu to select items related to the viewfinder. 1 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. 2 Turn the MENU knob until the VF SETTING pa[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-78 The VF SETTING page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. Item Content ZEBRA a) Turns the zebra display on or off. ZEBRA SELECT Selects ZEBRA 1, ZEBRA 2 or BOTH. ZEBRA 1 DET LEVEL Adjusts the level of the zebra 1 (70%) display. ZEBRA 2 DET LEVEL Adjusts the [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-79 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. 4 Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the MENU knob[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-80 4-7-6 Recording Superimposed Shot Data in Color Bars In the SHOT DISP. page of the USER menu, you can select which shot data is recorded superimposed on the color bars. You can also select which of the shot IDs (1 to 4) set in the SHOT DATA page is recorded superimposed on the picture. Use the[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-81 The SHOT DISP page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. Item Content SHOT DATE Selects whether or not the shot data is superimposed (ON or OFF). SHOT TIME Selects whether or not shot time is superimposed (ON or OFF). SHOT MODEL Selects whether or not the mo[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-82 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. 4 Turn the MENU knob to select whether or not to record the selected item [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-83 4-7-7 Setting the Shot ID In the SHOT ID page of the USER menu, you can set a shot ID of up to 12 alphanumeric characters, spaces, and symbols. When the OUTPUT/DCC switch is set to BARS, DCC OFF, this shot ID is output with the color bar signal. The shot ID comprises ID1 to ID4, and the settin[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-84 10 SHOT ID ID-1 : SHOT-IS NAME ID-2 : ID-3 : ID-4 : , ID-1 ESC SHOT-IS NAME END ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW XYZ 0123456789 !#$%&()*+ ,-./:;<=>?@ RET INS DEL m 2 Turn the MENU knob until the SHOT ID page appears, and push the MENU knob. 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the ID (o[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-85 4 Enter or change the shot ID. When you enter the shot ID first, go to step 2 . 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the r mark to the character which you want to change, then push the MENU knob. The r mark changes to the ? mark and the character table appears. The r mark moves to the character table.[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-86 2 Turn the MENU knob until the r mark moves to the character position that you want to select, then push the MENU knob. ID-1 ESC ? SHOT-ID NAME END ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW XYZ 0123456789 !#$%&()*+ ,-./:;<=>?@ RET INS DEL m ID-1 ESC SHOT-ID NAME END ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW XYZ 0123456[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-87 To enter a space Move the r mark over the INS, then push the MENU knob. The space is entered in the position under the ? mark on the character entry row. When there is a character under the ? mark, the space is entered in that position, and that and subsequent characters move to the right one [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-88 To delete a character Move the r mark over DEL, then push the MENU knob. The character under the ? mark is deleted and the subsequent characters move to the left one at a time. To cancel deleting the character Move the r mark over RET, then push the MENU knob. The ? mark on the character entry[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-89 4-7-8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows You can confirm the settings or status of the camcorder on the viewfinder screen by displaying the following windows. • ABNORMAL <!> window • FUNCTION window • AUDIO STATUS window ABNORMAL <!> window This window allows you to c[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-90 FUNCTION window This window allows you to confirm the assigned function of the ASSIGN 1/2 switches, ON/OFF of the Loop Rec function, ON/OFF of the output and the output signal of BNC connectors (HD SDI connector, VBS/SDI OUT connector and TEST OUT connectors). AUDIO STATUS window This window a[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-91 OFF ON/SEL ST A TUS Display/don ’ t display status confirmation windows You can use the SET STATUS page of the USER menu to set whether or not the status confirmation windows are displayed. To display the status confirmation windows You can use the MENU CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch as the STA[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-92 To disable display of the status confirmation windows 1 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. 2 Turn the MENU knob until the SET STATUS page appears, and push the MENU knob. The SET STATUS page app[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-93 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. 4 Turn the MENU knob to select whether or not to DISPLAY the selected wind[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-94 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to MAINTENANCE, then push the MENU knob. When the MAINTENANCE menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears. Or if you used the MAINTENANCE menu already, the page that was on the screen when the last MAINTENANCE menu operation ended appears on the viewfi[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-95 4 Perform the following setting. 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to GENLOCK, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of GENLOCK setting changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of GENLOCK setting changes to the ? mark. 2 Turn the MENU knob until OFF appears, then push th[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-96 To see the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder screen Press the RET switch on the lens. The image of the return video signal is displayed on the viewfinder screen while you are pressing the RETURN switch on the lens. When the RETURN VIDEO function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 swi[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-97 4-8 Adjustments and Settings from Menus The camcorder provides menus for adjustments and settings. 4-8-1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values Before using the camcorder, use the GAIN SW page of the USER menu to set the gains corresponding to the L, M, and H positions of the GAIN selector, which sw[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-98 The GAIN SW page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. Item Content GAIN LOW Sets the gain value corresponding to the L position of the GAIN selector. GAIN MID Sets the gain value corresponding to the M position of the GAIN selector. GAIN HIGH Sets the gain [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-99 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. 4 Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the MENU knob[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-100 4-8-2 Selecting the Output Signals The OUTPUT SEL page of the USER menu allows you to select the type of video signals from the VBS/SDI OUT connector and the TEST OUT connector (these settings are effective only when the HKDW-702 is installed). You can also set whether or not the video signal[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-101 Item Content HD SDI OUT Sets whether or not the video signal is output from the HD SDI OUT connector. When OFF is selected, the HD SDI circuit is disconnected, which saves power. REAR BNC OUT Selects the type of the video signal to be SEL a) output from the VBS/SDI OUT connector (one of VBS/S[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-102 b) When SDI is selected, connect the VBS/SDI OUT connector to the SDI IN connector of the monitor. When VBS is selected, connect the VBS/SDI OUT connector to the VIDEO IN connector of the monitor. c) If you connect the TEST OUT connector to the monitor by setting TEST OUT SELECT to SD, the do[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-103 4-8-3 Setting the Color Temperature Manually You can adjust the value of the white balance manually by setting the color temperature. The WHITE page of the PAINT menu allows you to do this setting. 1 Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in “ 4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Retur[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-104 Item Content COLOR TEMP <A> Sets the color temperature for the desired value. Adjust the value while looking at the real image because error tends to be bigger for adjustment of high color temperature. COLOR FINE <A> Adjusts the value more precisely when the color temperature adju[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-105 4-8-4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting By setting an offset for the value of auto white balance, you can make the picture warmer or colder. The OFFSET WHT page of the OPERATION menu allows you to do this setting. 1 Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in “ 4[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-106 Item Content OFFSET WHITE <A> Turns the setting of the offset for channel A ON or OFF. ON: Adds the offset adjusted on this page to the white balance WARM-COOL <A> Sets the offset for the white balance of channel A, using the color temperature. Adjust the value while looking at th[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-107 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. 4 Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the MENU kno[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-108 4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches You can assign the desired function to ASSIGN 1 and 2 switches. 1 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. 2 Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 p[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-109 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to either ASSIGN SW 1 or 2 to which you want to assign the function, and push MENU knob. The ASS <1> or <2> SEL window corresponding to the selected switch appears. m m , ASS <1> SEL ESC 00.OFF 01.F.MIC MONO STEREO 02.LOOP REC ON/OFF 0[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-110 Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 1 (push-type) switch Function Content OFF Disables the switch. F.MIC MONO STEREO Assigns the monaural/stereo switch function when the stereo microphone is connected to the MIC IN connector. LOOP REC ON/OFF Assigns the Loop Rec mode ON or OFF function. a)[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-111 b) Even when MARKER is set to OFF on the MARKER page of the USER menu, the ASSIGN 1 switch allows you to display or not to display all markers. c) EZ FOCUS When EZ FOCUS is set to ON, the iris stays open and the video level is automatically adjusted to the proper level by the electronic shutt[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-112 Note For functions that are assigned to the ASSIGN 2 switch, you cannot change those settings using other menus. The function assigned to ASSIGN 2 switch takes precedence over the menu setting. 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push MENU knob. The t mark[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-113 4-8-6 Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock You can set or change the date and time of the internal clock. The date and time set are stored in the time code. 1 Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in “ 4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder ?[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-114 2 Push the MENU knob. The TIME ADJUST setting window appears. Item Contents HOUR Sets the hour value. MIN Sets the minutes value. SEC Sets the seconds value. YEAR Sets the year. MONTH Sets the month. DAY Sets the day. 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and pu[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-115 4 Turn the MENU knob to display the desired value, and push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of the selected item changes to the t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to the z mark. 5 To continue the remaining settings, repeat steps 3 and 4. 6 To end menu operations, s[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-116 4-8-7 Selecting the Lens File The LENS FILE page of the USER menu allows you to change the lens file according to the lens in use. 1 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. 2 Turn the MENU knob unti[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-117 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to LENS FILE SELECT, and push MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. 4 Turn the MENU knob until the lens file No. in use appears, and push the MENU kn[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-118 4-9 Saving/Loading User Menu Data to/from Memory Stick The camcorder is equipped with a memory stick drive, which enables you to save the user file, scene files, lens files, reference files and ALL files. This section explains how to handle the memory stick and save/load a user file to/from t[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-119 2 Hold the memory stick with the notch facing downward and the arrow facing toward you, and insert the memory stick into the memory stick insertion slot until it clicks into place. Then, close the cover. Inserting the memory stick. Note If it does not fit into the slot properly or if there is[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-120 Removing the memory stick Open the cover of the memory stick compartment. Push the eject button after confirming that the BUSY indicator (access indicator) is not lit. The memory stick pops out. Removing the memory stick Note Do not remove the memory stick while the BUSY indicator is lit, the[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-121 Write protect switch on the memory stick Notes on using and storing the memory stick • Avoid touching the connector of the memory stick or contacting it with a metal object. • When attaching a label to the memory stick, use only the label supplied for the memory stick. • Do not drop, be[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-122 4-9-2 Saving/Loading User Menu Data to/from Memory Stick The section explains the operations to save data to and load it from the memory stick. Operations are done from the USER FILE page of the USER menu. You can recreate suitable setup condition rapidly using data in the memory stick. Savin[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-123 If you want to set a file ID for the data to be saved, set the file ID before going to the step 3. For detailed information on setting the file ID, see “ Setting the file ID ” on page 4-130. 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to USER FILE SAVE, and push MENU knob. The P00 USER SAVE w[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-124 4 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file number appears, and push MENU knob. 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file No., and push MENU knob. The message “ MEMORY STICK ACCESS ” appears and the BUSY indicator is on. The setting data is saved [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-125 If no memory stick has been inserted, the message “ NO MEMORY STICK ” will appear. Insert a memory stick. When you select the file number where the data has been saved The message “ OVERWRITE OK YES NO ” appears. In this case, the t mark is placed at the left of NO, and NO blinks. To [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-126 If data cannot be saved If one of the following error messages appears when you push the MENU knob in step 5 of the procedure in the previous section (page 4- 124), then the data was not saved. Data save error messages Error message NO MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK LOCKED MEMORY STICK ERROR (flas[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-127 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to USER FILE LOAD, and push MENU knob. The P00 USER LOAD window appears. 4 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file No appears, and push MENU knob. (Continued) ?P00 USER LOAD ESC DISPLAY MODE : ALL 001.USER1 00/08/01 002.USER2 0[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-128 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file number to be loaded, and push MENU knob. The message “ MEMORY STICK ACCESS ” appears and the BUSY indicator is on. The setting data is loaded in the camcorder from the memory stick. When the loading is completed, the message “ [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-129 If data cannot be loaded If one of the following error messages appears when you push the MENU knob in step 5 (on page 4-128), then the data was not loaded. Data load error messages Error message NO MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK ERROR (flashing) FILE ERROR (flashing) Reason No memory stick is ins[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-130 Setting the File ID When data is saved in a memory stick, it is useful to set a file ID for the memory stick to identify it. When data is saved to a memory stick, a file ID is saved to the memory stick together with the data. 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to F. ID on the USER FILE p[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-131 3 Follow the procedure of steps 4 and 5 described in “ 4-7-7 Setting the Shot ID ” on page 4-83 to enter the file ID. Note Execute the file ID before saving data in the memory stick. Otherwise, the file ID is not saved with the other data. 4 When you finish entering the file ID, turn the [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-132 Selecting the display contents You can select the contents of the file to be displayed on the USER SAVE window and USER LOAD window. 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to DISPLAY MODE, and push the MENU knob. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the type of the display contents, an[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-133 4-10 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings You can clear all current settings for items of the USER menu and return settings to the standard settings (factory settings or preset settings). When you first use the camcorder, the standard settings are the same as the factory sett[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-134 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to USER PRESET, and push MENU knob. The message “ PRESET OK? YES NO ” appears. In this case, the t mark is placed at the left of NO and NO blinks. 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to YES (YES blinks), and push MENU knob. Settings for all item[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-135 4-1 1 Using the Scene Files You can save various detail-adjusted data customized to certain shooting scenes as a scene file. Loading the scene file, you can quickly recreate setup conditions suitable for the scene. You can store up to five scene files in the camcorder memory and up to 100 sce[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-136 1 Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in “4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder” on page 4- 93 to display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu. The SCENE FILE page appears. If you want to set a file ID for the data to be stored, set the file ID[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-137 When no memory stick has been inserted, the SCENE STORE window appears. When a memory stick has been inserted, the P00 SCENE STORE window appears. SCENE STORE ESC DISPLAY MODE : ALL MEM(1):NEW FILE MEM(2):NEW FILE MEM(3):NEW FILE MEM(4):NEW FILE MEM(5):NEW FILE , ?P00 SCENE STORE ESC DISPLAY [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-138 3 Select the file No. When no memory stick has been inserted: Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file No., and push the MENU knob. When the storing is completed, the SCENE FILE page appears again. When you select the file number where the data has been stored: The message ?[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-139 P01 SCENE STORE ESC STORE DATA OK? YES NO DISPLAY MODE : ALL 001.SCENE1 00/08/01 002.NEW FILE 003.NEW FILE 004.NEW FILE 005.NEW FILE ***.5FILE SAVE MEM1-5 , , < 1 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file No appears, and push MENU knob. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-140 When you select the file No. where the data has been saved: The message “ OVERWRITE OK YES NO ” appears. In this case, the t mark is placed at the left of NO, and NO blinks. To stop overwriting, press the MENU knob. Repeat step 2 . To overwrite, move the t mark to YES (YES blinks) and pus[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-141 P01 SCENE STORE ESC STORE DATA OK? YES NO DISPLAY MODE : ALL 001.SCENE1 00/08/01 002.SCENE2 00/08/10 003.NO FILE 004.SCENE4 00/09/20 005.SCENE5 00/10/03 ***.5FILE SAVE MEM1-5 , , < When SCENE WHITE DATA is set to ON: Data of the white balance selected when you store the scene file is store[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-142 P01 SCENE STORE ESC MEMORY STICK ACCESS DISPLAY MODE : ALL 001.SCENE1 00/08/01 002.SCENE2 00/08/10 003.NO FILE 004.SCENE4 00/09/20 005.SCENE5 00/10/03 ***.5FILE SAVE MEM1-5 , < 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to 5FILE SAVE T MEM 1-5, and push MENU knob. The message “ MEMORY STICK[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-143 Setting the file ID When the file is saved as a scene file, it is useful to set a file to identify it. When a file is stored in the camcorder memory or in a memory stick, a file ID is stored in the memory stick together with the file. 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to F. ID on the SC[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-144 3 Follow the procedure of steps 4 and 5 described in “ 4-7-7 Setting the Shot ID ” on page 4-83 to enter the file ID. Note Execute the file ID before storing the scene file in the memory stick or the camcorder memory. Otherwise, the file ID is not stored with the other data. 4 When you fi[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-145 4-11-2 Loading Scene Files Follow the procedure below. 1 Follow the instructions in steps 1 to 3 described in “ 4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder ” on page 4-93 to display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu. The SCENE FILE page appears. 2 Load the s[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-146 You can load the scene file stored in the camcorder on the SCENE RECALL window to be displayed in step 1 covered in “ To load the scene file saved in the memory stick. ” To load the scene file saved in the memory stick 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to SCENE RECALL, and push MENU[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-147 P01 SCENE RECALL ESC MEMORY STICK ACCESS DISPLAY MODE : ALL 001.SCENE1 00/08/01 002.SCENE2 00/08/10 003.NO FILE 004.SCENE4 00/09/20 005.SCENE5 00/10/03 ***.5FILE LOAD MEM1-5 , , The ? mark is displayed to the left of P00 at the top left of the window. In this case, you can change the page. 2 [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-148 Loading the scene file stored in the memory stick into the camcorder memory You can load up to five scene files stored in the memory stick into the camcorder memory at once. 1 Turn the MENU knob until the SCENE RECALL page which contains the desired scene files appears, and push the MENU knob[...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-149 Notes • The scene files loaded from the memory stick overwrite data stored in the camcorder memory. • To load the scene file stored in the camcorder memory under the condition where the memory stick has been inserted, return to the P00 SCENE RECALL page and load the desired scene file in [...]

4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-150 04 SCENE FILE 1 :AAAAAAAAAAAAA 2 :BBBBBBBBBBBBB 3 :CCCCCCCCCCCCC 4 :DDDDDDDDDDDDD 5 :NO FILE STANDARD SCENE RECALL : EXEC SCENE STORE : EXEC F.ID : , 4-11-3 Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings Saved in the Reference File You can reset the settings of the camcorder[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-1 5-1 Power Supply The following power supplies can be used with the camcorder. • A BP-L60A lithium-ion battery pack • AC power using AC-550/550CE or AC-DN2B 5-1-1 Using a BP-L60A Battery Pack When a BP-L60A Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for about 110 minutes. Before use, ch[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-2 L O C K 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-L60A Align these lines. Back of[...]

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

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-4 5-1-2 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 dead batteries. When the external battery begins to fail and an internal battery pack is also u[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-5 5-1-3 Using an AC Adaptor Using the AC-550/550CE AC adaptor Connect the camcorder to the AC power supply through the AC-550/ 550CE AC Adaptor as shown in the following figure, and turn the POWER switch of the AC-550/550CE on. Using an AC Adaptor Wall outlet AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor Power switch on DC output c[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-6 Using the AC-DN2B AC adaptor Mount the AC-DN2B on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply. The AC-DN2B can supply up to 150 W of power. Connecting to an AC power source using the AC-DN2B AC Adaptor 5-1-4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System By fitting the camco[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-7 5-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder For maximum viewing convenience, you can adjust the viewfinder position in the left-right and backward-forward directions. 5-2-1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position Adjusting the position to the left or right Adjusting the position to the left or right 1 Loosen the viewfinder left-[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-8 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 1 3[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-9 1 3 4 2 5-2-2 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. Viewfinder stopper (Continued)[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-10 4 Remove the viewfinder cable and microphone cable from the clamps and disconnect them. The viewfinder rotation bracket By fitting a BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (not supplied), you can rotate the viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the [...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-11 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,[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-12 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 5-13 5 Point the camera at the chart by turning the focus ring and focus on it. 6 Set the zoom ring to wide angle. 7 Turn the F.f or F.B 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 [...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-14 3 1 2 UP 1 2 Place the microphone in the holder so that “ UP ” is at the top. Close the microphone holder. Tighten the screw. Clamp of the Microphone holder Loosen the screw. Open the clamp 5-5 Audio Input System 5-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone The MIC IN connector is the XLR-5-pin (female), so the [...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-15 3 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector, then set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired recording channel to FRONT. Recording the stereo sound You can record either stereo sound or monaural sound using the supplied stereo microphone. To record the stereo sound: To record the L and R audio signal[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-16 AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 Set the LINE/MIC/+48 V ON switch to +48 V ON if you use an external power supply type microphone. Otherwise, set the switch to MIC. 5-5-2 Using an External Microphone You can connect up to two external monaural microphones using the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 connectors. When using a conde[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-17 Note AUDIO CH-1 and CH-2 are female XLR (3-pin) connectors. When the microphone cable connector is female, use a converting adaptor. Using an external microphone attached to the camcorder You can attach an external microphone to the camcorder by using the CAC-12 Microphone Holder (not supplied). Additionall[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-18 2 Remove the external microphone holder attachment screws. 3 Attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder. Screws removed in step 2 CAC-12[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-19 3 1 2 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. Microphone adaptor Close the CAC-12. Tighten the screw. (Continued)[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-20 6 Mount the microphone into the cradle suspension. 7 Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or AUDIO IN CH-2 connector. Set the corresponding AUDIO IN switch to REAR. Set the LINE/MIC/+48V ON switch to +48V ON or MIC in accordance with the type of the microphone power supply. If the microphone yo[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-21 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/855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit • WRR-810A/860A/862A/862B UHF Portable Tuner For each of these UHF portable tuners, use the f[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-22 2 Insert the WRR-855A/855B, and fasten the four fixing screws. For the operation of the WRR-855A/855B, refer to the manual supplied with the WRR-855A/855B. Note When the XLR connection automatic detection function is effective, even if the AUDIO IN switch is set to WIRELESS, the signal input to the AUDIO IN[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-23 Back of camcorder Adjustment screws BETACAM holder kit BP-L60A WRR tuner fitting Holes Fitting the WRR-860A (Using a BP-L60A Battery Pack) 1 (1) Attach the WRR tuner fitting (not supplied, service part number: A-8278-057-A) to the back of the camcorder. 1 Pass a screwdriver through the holes and tighten the[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-24 AUDIO IN for CH-1 or CH-2 WRR-860A Set the LINE/MIC/ +48 V ON switch for the channel to which the audio out cable is attached to MIC. DC OUT 2 Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting. 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[...]

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-25 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 Set the LINE/MIC/ +48 V ON switch for the channel to which the audio signal source is connected to LINE. Aud[...]

5 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-26 5-6 T ripod Mounting You can easily mount and dismount the camcorder on a tripod by using the VCT-14 tripod adaptor (not supplied). 1 Attach the tripod adaptor to the tripod. 2 Mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor. Tripod adaptor Camera mount Slide the camcorder forward along the groove in the adaptor [...]

5 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-27 Removing the camcorder from the tripod adaptor Removing the camcorder from the tripod adapter 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 [...]

5 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-28 5-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below. Attaching the shoulder strap Shoulder strap post[...]

5 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-29 Attaching the shoulder strap Removing the shoulder strap Pull up the strap to lock the fitting. Removing Attaching Clip Press here and pull in the direction shown by the arrow to release.[...]

5 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-30 1,3 2 5-8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position You can shift the shoulder pad from its center position (factory setting) backward by up to 10 mm (3/8 inch) or forward by up to 25 mm (1 inch). This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder. Adjusting the should[...]

5 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-31 5-9 Putting On the Rain Cover Attach the rain cover as illustrated below. You can insert and remove cassette tapes, operate various switches and controls, and mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor with the rain cover attached. Use these slits when attaching the shoulder strap. Use this slit when attachi[...]

5 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-32 Insert the viewfinder barrel here with the eyecup out and fasten the drawings around the eyecup. Drawstring Velcro tape Velcro tape[...]

5 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-33 5-10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit Connecting the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) enables remote control of the principal camera functions. Connecting the remote control unit to the REMOTE connector (8-pin) automatically puts the camcorder into remote control mode. If you disconnect the remo[...]

5 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-34 — TURBO GAIN button (ASSIGN 1 switch to which the TURBO GAIN function is assigned) • When you connect the remote control unit, the settings of the paint adjustment that were in effect the last time the remote control unit was used are recalled. When removing the remote control unit from the camcorder Th[...]

5 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-35 Structure of the paint adjustment data As the illustration above shows, non-volatile memory of the camcorder consists of two regions: one is the independent data region that becomes effective when the remote control unit is not connected, and the other is the remote control data region that becomes effectiv[...]

5 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-36 Settings of the absolute value volume controls 1) and absolute value switches 2) are overwritten by those on the remote control unit after the remote control unit is connected. When the remote control unit is removed from the camcorder, the independent data region becomes effective. Thus the camcorder will [...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-1 3 4 1 2 Maintenance 6-1 T esting the Camcorder Before Shooting Check the functions of the camcorder before setting out for a shooting session, preferably by operating the camcorder together with a color video monitor. 6-1-1 Preparations for Testing 1 Attach a fully charged battery pack. 2 Set the POWER switch to ON and c[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-2 Condensation If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may form on the head drum. Then, if the camcorder is operated in this state, the tape may adhere to the drum and cause a failure or even permanent damage. Do the following to prevent this from happeni[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-3 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 Check each of the following operations. • The menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. • Turn the [...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-4 5 Check each of the following operations and make sure that the indicator lights if the corresponding item has been turned on in the '!' LED page of the USER menu. • Set the gain to anything but 0 dB by using the GAIN selector and the GAIN SW page of the OPERATION menu. • Set the SHUTTER selector to ON. •[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-5 Testing the iris and zoom functions 1 Set the zoom to automatic zoom mode and check that the power zoom operates correctly. 2 Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the zoom functions manually. 3 Set the iris switch on the lens to AUTO and point the camera at objects of different brightness. Check that the automatic [...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-6 6-1-3 Testing the VTR Perform tests (1) to (7) consecutively. (1) Testing the tape transport functions 1 Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE and check that the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder goes on. 2 Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY and check that the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder goes off. 3 Set the [...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-7 9 Turn on the LIGHT switch and check that the display panel is illuminated. 10 Hold down the REW button to rewind the tape for a while, then press the PLAY button. Check that the rewind and playback functions operate normally. 11 Press the STOP button and press the F FWD button. Check that the fast forward function opera[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-8 (3) Testing the manual audio level adjusting functions 1 Set the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 switches to FRONT. 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 and CH-2 switches to MANUAL. 3 Turn the MIC LEVEL knob. Check that the audio level meter in the display panel increases by turning it counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-9 2 Set the LINE/MIC/+48V ON switch to +48V ON or MIC in accordance with the type of the microphone power supply. If the microphone you connect to AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH2 is of the internal batteries type, set the appropriate LINE/MIC/+48V ON switch to MIC. If the microphone you connect to AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH2 is of the exter[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-10 3 Perform operations of steps 4 and 5 explained in “ (5) Testing external microphones ” . When performing the operation of step 5 in “ (5) Testing external microphones ” , if the audio level meters in the display panel and audio level indicators in the viewfinder reflect the changing sound level, the function of[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-11 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 Set the DISPLAY switch to DATA and the DATA DISPLAY switch to U-BIT, and check that the user bit value that was set is displayed.[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-12 6-2 Maintenance 6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads To clean the video heads, use a Sony BCT-HD12CL Cleaning Cassette. Follow the instructions given with the cleaning cassette, as incorrect or excessive use could damage the video heads. To clean the heads, follow the procedure below. 1 Load the cleaning cassette according to[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-13 1 3 42 Disassembling the eyepiece for cleaning 1 Detach the eyepiece from the viewfinder barrel. For the detaching procedure, see the following “ Detaching the eyepiece ” on the next page. 2 Remove the eyecup from the eyecup holder. 3 Remove the protecting filter, together with the packing rig, from inside the eyecu[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-14 Detaching the eyepiece 1 Turn the eyepiece locking ring fully counterclockwise to line up the red match mark on the locking ring with the red match mark on the viewfinder barrel. 2 Detach the eyepiece. Locking ring Locking ring match mark Match mark on the viewfinder barrel Match mark on end of eyepiece[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-15 Refitting the eyepiece 1 Align the match mark on the eyepiece locking ring with that on the viewfinder barrel. 2 Align the match mark on the end of the eyepiece (see step 2 in “ Detaching the eyepiece ” on the previous page) with that of the eyepiece locking ring, then insert the eyepiece into the viewfinder barrel.[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-16 Display panel Indicators in the viewfinder Warning sounds Warning/ Flashing/ :Continuous :2 flashes/s : Battery continuous :1 flash/s :4 flashes/s 4 beeps/s status WARNING REC/tally BATT :1 beep/s indication : Continuous beep RF Continuous a) a) SERVO Continuous HUMID Continuous a) b) SLACK Continuous TAPE c) Flashing a[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-17 Problem Video head gap clogged or problem in recording circuit. Servo lock lost. Condensation on the head drum. The tape cannot be wound properly. Near the end of tape. End of tape. Low battery. Dead battery. VTR action After clogged head is detected, recording continues but is substandard. Recording continues but is su[...]

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-18 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[...]

A Appendix A-1 345 308 37 206 269 127 Specifications Power voltage 12 +5.0 V DC – 1.0 Power consumption 34 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 ° F to +140 ° F) Mass Approx. 5.4 kg (11 [...]

Appendix A-2 A Video Camera Section General Imager 2 / 3 -type CCD with 2,000,000 pixels Effective picture elements 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) Imager Configuration RGB 3 CCDs Spectral system F1.4 prism system (with quartz filter) Built-in filters CC filter A: Cross filter B: 3200K C: 4300K D: 6300K ND filter 1: Clear 2: 1 / 4 ND 3: 1 / 16 ND 4: 1 / 64 ND [...]

A Appendix A-3 VTR Section General Usable cassette tapes BCT-22HD/40HD 1 / 2 -inch HDCAM cassette tapes Tape speed Approx. 96.7 mm/s (at 30 frames) (for 59.94I format) Approx. 80.6 mm/s (at 25 frames) (for 50I format) Record/playback time 40 minutes (using BCT-40HD video cassette) (for 59.94I format) 48 minutes (using BCT-40HD video cassette) (for [...]

Appendix A-4 A Digital video Digital video signal Sampling frequency Y 74.25 MHz P B /P R 37.125 MHz Quantization 10 bits/sample (8 bits/sample for compression processing) Compression Coefficient recording system Channel coding S-NRZI PR-IV Error correction Reed-Solomon code Error concealment Adaptive three dimensional Audio (with standard playback[...]

A Appendix A-5 GENLOCK IN (BNC type) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω TC IN (BNC type) 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 k Ω Signal outputs TEST OUT (BNC type) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω , unbalanced VBS/SDI OUT (BNC type) (only when the HKDW-702 is installed) 75 Ω , unbalanced VBS OUT: 1.0 Vp-p SDI OUT: 0.8 Vp-p HD SDI OUT (BNC type) 0.8 Vp-p, 75 Ω , unbalanced AUDIO OUT (XLR, 5-[...]

Appendix A-6 A Others DC IN (XLR, 4-pin, male) 11 to 17 V DC DC OUT (4-pin) 11 to 17 V DC, maximum current 0.1 A LENS (12-pin) REMOTE (8-pin) Supplied Accessories HD Electronic Viewfinder (HDVF-20A) (1) Stereo microphone (super cardioid directional, external power supply type) (1) Shoulder Strap (1) Lens mount securing rubber (1) Operation Manual ([...]

A Appendix A-7 Camera adaptor HDCA-901 Viewfinder and related equipment BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket Fog-proof filter (Part No. 1-547-341-11) Lens assembly (farsighted) (Part No. A-8262-537-A) Lens assembly (low magnification) (Part No. A-8262-538-A) Lens assembly (standard magnification with special compensation for aberrations) (Part No. A[...]

Appendix A-8 A Extension boards HKDW-702 DOWN CONVERTER BOARD HKDW-703 PICTURE CACHE BOARD Equipment for maintenance and easier handling BCT-HD12CL Cleaning Cassette Hard Carrying Case LC--DS200SFT Soft Carrying Case Tripod Adaptor VCT-14 Rain cover WRR Tuner Fitting (service part number: A-8278-057-A) Maintenance Manual Design and specifications a[...]

A Appendix A-9 Menu List This section briefly explains menus that the camcorder provides for adjustments and settings using tables. For the menu configuration, see “ 4-6-1 Menu Configuration ” (4-46). Chapter 4 elaborates on adjustments and settings to be made using the USER menu. This manual also explains some of adjustments and settings to be[...]

Appendix A-10 A Page Setting items Reference page OUTPUT SEL HD SDI OUT 4-100 REAR BNC OUT SEL TEST OUT SELECT DOWN CON MODE FUNCTION 1 ASSIGN SW <1> 3-21, 3-27, 3-44, 4-36, ASSIGN SW <2> 4-108, 5-15 FRONT MIC SELECT DF/NDF a) END SEARCH LOOP/INTVAL REC LOOP REC TIME TAKE TOTAL TIME REC TIME PRE-LIGHTING NUMBER OF FRAME VF DISP 1 VF DIS[...]

A Appendix A-11 Page Setting items Reference page VF DISP 2 DISP ZOOM 4-71 DISP COLOR TEMP. DISP VOLT DISP WRR RF LVL DISP TIME CODE ‘ ! ’ LED GAIN <!> 2-46 SHUTTER <!> WHT PRESET <!> ATW RUN <!> EXTENDER <!> FILTER <!> OVERRIDE <!> MARKER 1 MARKER 4-74 CENTER CENTER MARK SAFETY ZONE SAFETY AREA ASPECT [...]

Appendix A-12 A Page Setting items Reference page VF SETTING ZEBRA 4-77 ZEBRA SELECT ZEBRA1 DET.LEVEL ZEBRA2 DET.LEVEL ASPECT VF DETAIL LEVEL VF DTL H LEVEL VF DTL V LEVEL AUTO IRIS IRIS OVERRIDE 4-20 IRIS SPEED CLIP HIGH LIGHT IRIS WINDOW IRIS WINDOW IND. IRIS VAR WIDTH IRIS VAR HEIGHT IRIS VAR H POS IRIS VAR V POS SHOT ID ID-1 4-83 ID-2 ID-3 ID-4[...]

A Appendix A-13 Page Setting items Reference page SET STATUS STATUS ABNORMAL 4-89 STATUS FUNTION STATUS AUDIO USER FILE USER FILE SAVE 4-122, 4-126, 4-130, USER FILE LOAD 4-133 F.ID USER PRESET LENS FILE LENS FILE SELECT 4-116 F.ID F STOP[...]

Appendix A-14 A The following is the list of the pages of the OPERATION menu that are not included in the USER menu at the factory. Note When the range of setting is surrounded by parenthesis ( ) in the setting column, the setup value is the relative value. The range of setting in parenthesis ( ) can be different from what shown in the manual depen[...]

A Appendix A-15 Turns the box cursor on or off. Width (from the center to right or left side. Height (from the center to top or bottom. H position of the center V position of the center H position of the center marker V position of the center marker Page Items Setting Contents MARKER 2 USER BOX OFF/ON USER BOX 1 to 479 WIDTH USER BOX 1 to 269 HEIGH[...]

Appendix A-16 A Page Items Setting Contents TEST OUT TEST OUT OFF/ON MARKER TEST OUT OFF/ON VF DISP TEST OUT OFF/ON MENU TEST OUT OFF/ON ZEBRA OUTPUT Y/R/G/B SELECT Selects whether or not the marker signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector. Selects whether or not the VF DISP display signal is mixed to the output signal from [...]

A Appendix A-17 Page Items Setting Contents OFFSET WHT OFFSET OFF/ON WHITE <A> WARM Color COOL <A> temperature display COLOR ( – 99 to 99) FINE <A> OFFSET OFF/ON WHITE <B> WARM Color COOL <B> temperature display COLOR ( – 99 to 99) FINE <B> ON: Adds the offset adjusted on this page to the white balance of cha[...]

Appendix A-18 A Page Items Setting Contents SHT ENABLE SHUTTER OFF/ON ECS SHUTTER OFF/ON 1/100 (1/60) a) SHUTTER OFF/ON 1/125 SHUTTER OFF/ON 1/250 SHUTTER OFF/ON 1/500 SHUTTER OFF/ON 1/1000 SHUTTER OFF/ON 1/2000 Sets the ECS mode to ON or OFF. Sets 1/100 (1/60) a) shutter mode to ON or OFF. Sets 1/125 shutter mode to ON or OFF. Sets 1/250 shutter m[...]

A Appendix A-19 PAINT Menu List Page Items Setting Contents SW STATUS GAMMA OFF/ON BLACK GAMMA OFF/ON MATRIX OFF/ON KNEE OFF/ON WHITE CLIP OFF/ON DETAIL OFF/ON APERTURE OFF/ON FLARE ON/OFF EVS OFF/ON TEST SAW OFF/ ANALOG/ DIGITAL Turns the gamma correction on or off. Turns the black gamma correction on or off. Turns the linear matrix correction on [...]

Appendix A-20 A Page Items Setting Contents WHITE COLOR Color TEMP <A> temperature display COLOR ( – 99 to 99) FINE <A> R GAIN <A> ( – 99 to 99) B GAIN <A> ( – 99 to 99) COLOR Color TEMP <B> temperature display COLOR FINE <B> ( – 99 to 99) R GAIN <B> ( – 99 to 99) B GAIN <B> ( – 99 to 99) [...]

A Appendix A-21 Page Items Setting Contents BLACK MASTER ( – 99 to 99) BLACK R BLACK ( – 99 to 99) B BLACK ( – 99 to 99) MASTER ( – 99 to 99) FLARE R FLARE ( – 99 to 99) G FLARE ( – 99 to 99) B FLARE ( – 99 to 99) FLARE OFF/ON OUTPUT Y/R/G/B SELECT Adjusts the master black level. Adjusts the R black level. Adjusts the B black level. A[...]

Appendix A-22 A Page Items Setting Contents GAMMA GAMMA OFF/ON MASTER ( – 99 to 99) GAMMA R GAMMA ( – 99 to 99) G GAMMA ( – 99 to 99) B GAMMA ( – 99 to 99) OUTPUT Y/R/G/B SELECT GAMMA SEL 1/2/3/4/ (STD) Turns the gamma correction function on or off. Sets the master gamma correction curve. Sets the R gamma correction curve. Sets the G gamma [...]

A Appendix A-23 Page Items Setting Contents BLK BLACK OFF/ON GAMMA GAMMA BLK GAMMA LOW/L.MID/ RANGE H.MID/HIGH MASTER ( – 99 to 99) BLK GAMMA R BLK ( – 99 to 99) GAMMA G BLK ( – 99 to 99) GAMMA B BLK ( – 99 to 99) GAMMA OUTPUT Y/R/G/B SELECT Page Items Settings Contents KNEE KNEE OFF/ON KNEE POINT 50 to 109 KNEE SLOPE ( – 99 to 99) KNEE O[...]

Appendix A-24 A Page Items Setting Contents DETAIL1 DETAIL OFF/ON APERTURE OFF/ON DETAIL LEVEL ( – 99 to 99) APERTURE (0 to 15) LEVEL DETAIL H/V ( – 99 to 99) RATIO CRISPENING ( – 99 to 99) LEVEL OFF/ON DEPEND LEVEL ( – 99 to 99) DEPEND LVL DETAIL FREQ ( – 99 to 99) Page Items Setting Contents DETAIL 2 KNEE OFF/ON APERTURE KNEE (0 to 199)[...]

A Appendix A-25 Page Items Setting Contents SD SD DETAIL OFF/ON DETAIL SD DETAIL (–99 to 99) LEVEL SD (0 to15) CRISPENING SD DTL (–99 to 99) WHT LIMIT SD DTL (–99 to 99) BLK LIMIT SD LEVEL OFF/ON DEPEND SD LV (0 to 15) DEPEND LVL SD DTL (0 to 3) FREQ. SD DTL (0 to 7) H/V RATIO SD CROSS (0 to 15) COLOR a) Turns the detail function on or off. T[...]

Appendix A-26 A Page Items Setting Contents SKIN SKIN OFF/ON DETAIL DETAIL ALL SKIN DETECT SKIN OFF/ON AREA IND SKIN 1/2/3 DTL SELECT SKIN OFF/ON DETAIL SKIN ( – 99 to 99) DETAIL LVL SKIN ( – 99 to 99) DTL SAT. SKIN 0 to 359 DTL HUE SKIN 0 to 359 DTL WIDTH Turns on all of 1, 2 and 3 of the skin detail setting. Executes auto hue detection functi[...]

A Appendix A-27 Page Items Setting Contents MTX MATRIX OFF/ON LINEAR MATRIX OFF/ON (USER) MATRIX OFF/ON (PRESET) MATRIX 1/2/3/4/5/6 (PRST) SEL MATRIX ( – 99 to 99) (USER) R-G MATRIX ( – 99 to 99) (USER) R-B MATRIX ( – 99 to 99) (USER) G-R MATRIX ( – 99 to 99) (USER) G-B MATRIX ( – 99 to 99) (USER) B-R MATRIX ( – 99 to 99) (USER) B-G Tur[...]

Appendix A-28 A Page Items Setting Contents MTX MATRIX OFF/ON MULTI MATRIX OFF/ON (MULTI) MATRIX OFF/ON AREA IND MATRIX COLOR DET MTX B/B+/MG-/ (MULTI)AXIS MG/MG+/R/ R+/YL-/YL/ YL+/G-/G/ G+/CY/ CY+/B- MTX (MULTI) ( – 99 to 99) HUE MTX (MULTI) ( – 99 to 99) SAT Turns the linear matrix correction and multi matrix correction functions on or off. T[...]

A Appendix A-29 Page Items Setting Contents V V MOD OFF/ON MODULATION MASTER ( – 99 to 99) V MOD R V MOD ( – 99 to 99) G V MOD ( – 99 to 99) B V MOD ( – 99 to 99) OUTPUT Y/R/G/B SELECT Page Items Setting Contents LOW KEY LOW KEY SAT. OFF/ON SAT. L.KEY.SAT. ( – 99 to 99) LEVEL L.KEY.SAT. LOW/L.MID/ RANGE H.MID/HIGH Y BLACK OFF/ON GAMMA Y B[...]

Appendix A-30 A Page Items Contents SCENE 1 FILE 2 3 4 5 STANDARD SCENE RECALL SCENE STORE F.ID Recalls the scene file saved in the memory of the camcorder. Clears all current detail-adjusted settings and switch settings and returns the settings to the standard settings saved in the reference file. Recalls the scene file from the memory of the camc[...]

A Appendix A-31 MAINTENANCE Menu List Page Items Setting WHT SHADING CH SEL R/G/B SHADING OUTPUT SELECT Y/R/G/B R/G/B WHITE H SAW ( – 99 to 99) R/G/B WHITE H PARA ( – 99 to 99) R/G/B WHITE V SAW ( – 99 to 99) R/G/B WHITE V PARA ( – 99 to 99) WHITE SAW/PARA OFF/ON BLK SHADING CH SEL R/G/B SHADING OUTPUT SELECT Y/R/G/B R/G/B BLACK H SAW ( –[...]

Appendix A-32 A Page Items Setting SD LEVEL ADJ SD VBS LEVEL ( – 99 to 99) SD VBS SETUP LVL 0 %/7.5 % a) SD VF Y LEVEL ( – 99 to 99) SD VF R-Y LEVEL ( – 99 to 99) SD VF B-Y LEVEL ( – 99 to 99) BATTERY BEFORE END 11.0 to 13V END 10.5 to 11.5V VTR MODE-1 VIDEO OUT (F/R) EE/PB AUDIO OUT(F/R) CUE/EE REC AUDIO OUT EE/SAVE CAMERA ADAPTER ENBLE/DI[...]

A Appendix A-33 Page Items Setting VTR MODE-3 TC OUT AUTO/GENE DF/NDF a) DF/NDF EXT-LK DF/NDF a) INT/EXT EXT-LK UBIT INT/EXT LTC UBIT FIX/TIME VITC UBIT FIX/TIME WATCH AUTO ADJ OFF/ON UBIT GROUP ID 000/101 VTR MODE-4 REC TALLY BLINK OFF/ON REC START STOP OFF/ON MODE SELECT SEL/OFF/CONT TIMER SET 1H/3H/8H VTR MODE-5 LTC UB-MARKER SET/ALL/OFF REC STA[...]

Appendix A-34 A Page Items Setting AUTO IRIS 2 IRIS WINDOW 1/2/3/4/5/6/Variable IRIS WINDOW IND. OFF/ON IRIS LEVEL ( – 99 to 99) IRIS APL RATIO ( – 99 to 99) IRIS VAR WIDTH 20 to 479 IRIS VAR HEIGHT 20 to 269 IRIS VAR H POS ( – 480 to 479) IRIS VAR V POS ( – 270 to 269) IRIS SPEED 0/1/2/3/4/5 CLIP HIGH LIGHT OFF/ON FUNCTION 3 WHT FILTER INH[...]

A Appendix A-35 FILE Menu List Page Items Setting USER FILE USER FILE LOAD USER FILE SAVE F. ID 16 characters USER PRESET USER FILE2 STORE USR PRESET CLEAR USR PRESET CUSTOMIZE RESET LOAD CUSTOM DATA OFF/ON LOAD OUT OF USER OFF/ON BEFORE FILE PAGE OFF/ON USER LOAD WHITE OFF/ON ALL FILE ALL FILE LOAD ALL FILE SAVE F. ID 16 characters ALL PRESET STOR[...]

Appendix A-36 A Page Items Setting REFERENCE REFERENCE STORE REFERENCE CLEAR REFERENCE LOAD REFERENCE SAVE F. ID 16 characters SCENE WHITE DATA OFF LENS FILE 1 LENS FILE RECALL LENS FILE STORE F. ID 16 characters F STOP 1.0 to 3.4 LENS NO OFFSET SOURCE MEMORY LENS FILE 2 LENS M VMOD ( – 99 to 99) LENS CENTER H – 480 to 479 LENS CENTER V – 270[...]

A Appendix A-37 DIAGNOSIS Menu List Page Itmes HOURS METER RESET METER DRUM RUNNING TAPE RUNNING OPERATION THREADING DRUM RUNNING - 2 TAPE RUNNING - 2 OPERATION - 2 THREADING - 2 TIME/DATE ADJUST HOUR MIN SEC YEAR MONTH DAY ROM VERSION AT: Ver X.XX SS: Ver X.XX FP: Ver X.XX EQ: Ver X.XX DEV STATUS I/O EEPROM LSI OPTION BOARD DOWN CONVERTER HD - SDI[...]

Appendix A-38 A[...]

Index I-1 ADVANCE button 2-35 ALARM volume control 2-9 Aliasing 6-18 ALL menu 4-46 Anton Bauer Ultralight System 5-6 ASSIGN switches 2-20, 4-108 Attaching a UHF portable tuner 5-21 Audio audio functions 2-5 audio level adjustment 4-27 audio level indicator 4-65 level meter 2-41, 4-29 line input 5-25 testing the audio functions 6-7 AUDIO IN switches[...]

Index I-2 Avoiding breaks in operation due to dead batteries 5-4 BATT indicator 2-46, 3-7, 6-1, 6-16 Battery attachment 2-1 Battery status indicator 2-46, 6-16 BC-L120 Battery Charger 1-7, 5-1, A-6 Hunting 4-9 Using the BP-L60A Battery Pack 1-7, 2-1, 5-1, 5-23 BC-L120 1-7, 5-1, A-6 BCT-HD12CL 6-12, A-8 BKW-401 1-6, 5-10, A-7 Black balance adjusting[...]

Index I-3 CONTRAST control 2-15 CRS-3P Cradle Suspension 5-17, A-7 CTL 2-35 CUE IN switch 2-8 D DATA DISPLAY switch 2-37 DCC function 2-21 DC IN connector 2-1 DC OUT connector 2-8 DIAGNOSIS menu 4-46, A-37 Diopter adjustment ring 2-16 Display panel tape status, battery status, and level indicators 2-41 status and warning indicators 2-42, 6-16 time [...]

Index I-4 F F-stop indicator 4-66 F FWD button and indicator 2-27 FILE menu 4-46, A-35 Filter CC filter 2-18, 4-7 filter indicator 4-68 fog-proof filter 6-15 ND filter 2-18, 4-7 protecting filter 6-13 selecting 2-19, 4-7 FILTER selector 2-18 Flicker 4-12 F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch 2-36 free run/recording run switch 2-36, 4-35, 4-38 Fog-proof filter 1-6[...]

Index I-5 Menu list DIAGNOSIS menu list A-37 FILE menu list A-35 MAINTENANCE menu list A-31 OPERATION menu list A-9 PAINT menu list A-19 Microphone supplied microphone 2-5 using an external microphone 5-17 using the supplied microphone 5-14 Microphone level adjustment external microphone 4-27 front microphone 4-30 Microphone holder 5-18 MENU knob 2[...]

Index I-6 R Real time 4-36, 4-113 REAR TALLY switch 2-40 Recording basic procedure 3-6 cassette tape 3-1, A-6 checking the recording 3-46 continuous recording 3-12 continuous recording on previous cut (RE-TAKE function) 3-44 recording start marker 3-19 recording start time code 3-49 searching for the last recorded portion (End search function) 3-45[...]

Index I-7 Shoulder strap attaching the shoulder strap 5-28 shoulder strap posts 2-3 Shutter changing the range of choice of shutter mode and speed settings 4-17 indicator 4-67 ECS mode 4-16 selecting mode and speed 4-13 setting the electronic shutter 4-12 shutter modes 4-12 standard mode 4-12 S-EVS mode 4-12 SHUTTER selector 2-20 SLACK indicator 2-[...]

Index I-8 XLR connection automatic detection function 6-9 zoom function 6-5 Testing the iris and zoom functions 6-5 Time code checking 6-10 displaying 2-35, 2-43 free run mode 2-36 free run/recording run switch 2-36 preset/regeneration switch 2-36 resetting 2-35 setting 4-34 switch settings and displayed information 2-44 synchronizing 4-39 time cod[...]

Index I-9 Viewfinder adjusting the position 5-7 BATT indicator 2-46 BKW-401 Rotation Bracket 1-6, 5-10 cleaning 6-12 detaching 5-9 display mode and setting change and adjustment progress message 4-72 front-rear positioning lever 2-16, 5-8 indicators on the viewfinder 2-45 left-right positioning ring 2-16, 5-7 REC indicator 2-45 related equipment A-[...]

Index I-10 Name Office Address Phone[...]

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