Sony DSR-370PK1 manual

 2001 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Note The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the DSR-370/570WS series of digital camcorders (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions). For more details, see page 14 “[...]

CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Le[...]

Table of Contents 3 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 1 Overview T able of Contents Product Configurations .................................................... 9 Features ........................................................................... 10 Features of the DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP Camera Section ...................................[...]

4 Table of Contents T ab le of Contents Chapter 3 Shooting Connections .................................................................... 50 Connecting a Number of Camcorders ............................... 50 Connecting an External VCR ............................................ 51 Connecting an i.LINK Digital Cassette Recorder ............. 51[...]

Table of Contents 5 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings (Continued) Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Viewfinder Screen Indications ....................................... 85 Changing the V ie wfinder Display ..................................... 85 Viewfinder Normal Indications ....................................... 87 Status Indic[...]

6 Table of Contents T able of Contents Appendix Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings (Continued) Menu 213 Selecting Audio Reference Lev el .................. 124 Menu 214 Setting Fade-In/F ade-Out for the Audio Recording Start and Stop Points ................................ 124 Menu 220 Using Setup Add (for DSR-370/570WS only) ......................[...]

Table of Contents 7 Chart of Optional Components and Accessories ...... 151 What Is ClipLink? .......................................................... 152 Ho w ClipLink Chang es V ideo Production T ec hniques ... 152 ClipLink Operation Flow ............................................... 153 Example System Conf iguration .........................[...]

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Chapter 1 Overview 9 Chapter 1 Over vie w Pr oduct Configurations The eight models, DSR-370L/370PL, DSR-370K1/ 370PK1/, DSR-370K2/370PK2/ and DSR-570WSL/ 570WSPL, comprise both NTSC and PAL versions and the components as shown in the figure below. The operation of the basic camcorder is the same in all cases. VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor Microphone DXF-8[...]

Chapter 1 Overview 10 Chapter 1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1) DPR = Dual Pixel Readout Features The DSR-370/370P is a 4:3 standard screen type digital camcorder. The[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 11 Auto tracing white balance (ATW) This function automatically traces the white balance, which constantly changes as lighting conditions change. Auto tracing white balance is especially useful when there is no time to manually adjust the white balance or when shooting moves between indoor and outdoor locations[...]

Chapter 1 Overview 12 Chapter 1 Overview Features Features of the DSR-570WS/ 570WSP Camera Section Following are features of the DSR-570WS/570WSP, considered only as a 16:9 wide screen type camcorder. For features which are common with the DSR-370/ 370P 4:3 standard screen type camcorder, see “ Features of the DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP Camera Sec[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 13 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1) is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995 [...]

Chapter 1 Overview 14 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts Using the CD-R OM Manual The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the DSR-370/570WS series of digital camcorders and players (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions). CD-ROM System Requirements The following are required to access the suppli[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 15 Front Vie w 1 MIC (microphone) IN +48 V connector (XLR 3- pin, female) Connect the supplied microphone or an optional microphone (operable with a 48 V supply). 2 VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin) This is the connector for the DXF-801/801CE viewfinder. 3 FILTER control Select the color temperature conversion[...]

Chapter 1 Overview 16 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts Right Side View Front section 1 EZ FOCUS button 2 EDIT SEARCH buttons 3 LIGHT switch 4 EZ MODE button and indicator 5 ZEBRA button and indicator 6 A.IRIS MODE switch and indicator 7 MENU switch 8 W.BAL switch 9 MENU dial 0 POWER switch qa OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch qs NG button qd[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 17 9 MENU dial Use this dial to change menu pages or settings. 0 POWER switch Powers the camcorder on or off. qa OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ (DynaLatitude/dynamic contrast control plus) switch Use this switch to select the DCC+ function, the DynaLatitude function, or color bar output. Select the CAM/DCC+ position in most ca[...]

Chapter 1 Overview 18 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts EJECT F FWD STOP PLAY REW Rear section 1 EJECT Z button Press to open the cassette holder ( 1 on page 27) when the camcorder is powered. 2 Tape transport buttons and indicators These buttons transport the tape as shown below. Note During recording, none of these buttons opera[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 19 Indications in the display window 7 AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio recording level adjustments for channels 1 and 2) knobs When the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches ( 4 on page 23) are set to MAN, these knobs adjust the audio levels being recorded on channels 1 and 2. The audio levels are indicated in the d[...]

Chapter 1 Overview 20 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts Indications in the display window (continued) This indicates the battery capacity and voltage as shown below. Change menu setting for the battery you are using. For menu settings, see “ Selecting Battery Capacity Indication  Menu 206 ” (page 120). Battery voltage Indic[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 21 9 RESET/(MENU SET) (counter reset/VCR menu) button Resets the time value shown in the display window. This button operates differently depending on settings of the DISPLAY switch ( 6 on page 18) and the TC mode switch 1 ( 9 on page 23) and 2 ( 8 on page 23) . Also, this button is used to change menu settings[...]

Chapter 1 Overview 22 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts qa ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knob Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via the speaker ( 0 on page 21) or EARPHONE connector ( 3 on page 18) . Turning this knob to the minimum setting mutes the alarm tone. qs MONITOR (monitor volume adjustment) kn[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 23 3 SHIFT button When setting time code and user bit values, or at menu setting, keep pressing this button to select a digit. The selected digit will start blinking. In other case, keep pressing this button to show the date (when the DISPLAY switch ( 6 on page 17) is set to U-BIT) and time (when the DISPLAY sw[...]

Chapter 1 Overview 24 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts REC TIME SKIN DTL EXT VTR OUTPUT VTR TRIGGER A UDIO LEVEL A UDIO SELECT A UDIO IN CH-1 LITHIUM BA TT MENU TTL DUR ON OFF OFF TTL RESET PARALLE L PRESET DATE/TIME F-RUN REGEN F-RUN R-RUN VJ MIC WIRELESS SET INT ONL Y EXT ONL Y FRONT REAR MIX EXT VBS COMPONENT . MONITOR SELECT [...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 25 Note The recording time displayed when this switch is set to TTL or DUR is obtained by counting the duration of the internal reference signal input to the camcorder. The value may not agree exactly with the value derived from the time code values. Furthermore, the value displayed may not be correct when anot[...]

Chapter 1 Overview 26 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts Left and Upper View Front section 1 Shoulder strap fitting To use the supplied shoulder strap, fix one end here and the other end to the right side. (See page 45.) 2 Attachment shoe for large viewfinder This allows you to attach the optional electronic viewfinder. ( See page [...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 27 8 Fitting for optional microphone holder You can fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder here. (See page 43.) 9 Video light connector A video light with a maximum power consumption of 30 W such as the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent can be connected. 0 LENS connector (12-pin) If you use a lens with c[...]

Chapter 1 Overview 28 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts Rear and Bottom 6 WRR connector 7 Cable clamp 8 DV OUT connector 9 DC OUT connector 0 VTR/CCU connector qa BREAKER button 3 TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC) Input an external signal for synchronizing the built-in time code generator. Use an SMPTE (DSR-370/ 570WS) or EB[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 29 1 TALLY (back tally) indicator (red) This indicator lights during recording. It will not light if the TALLY switch 2 is set to OFF. This indicator also blinks to indicate warnings in the same manner as the REC/TALLY indicator in the viewfinder. 2 TALLY switch Set this switch to ON to activate the TALLY indic[...]

Chapter 1 Overview 30 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts VCL-716BX Zoom Lens (f or DSR-370K2/370PK2) When using a lens other than VCL-716BX or VCL-719BX, see page 40 and page 134 ( “ Designating the lens ” ). • When this connector is used with a battery pack attached, operation may be interrupted due to exhaustion of the batt[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 31 1 Iris ring For manual iris control, set the Iris selector qs to the “ M ” position, and turn this ring. 2 Zoom ring For direct manual zoom control, set the ZOOM selector 7 to the “ MANU. ” position, and turn this ring. 3 Focus ring Turn this ring to focus the lens on the subject. 4 MACRO (close-up) [...]

Chapter 1 Overview 32 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts VCL-719BX Zoom Lens (for DSR-370K1/370PK1) When using a lens other than VCL-716BX or VCL-719BX, see page 40 and page 134 ( “ Designating the lens ” ). 1 Iris ring For manual iris control, set the Iris selector qd to the “ M ” position, and turn this ring. 2 Zoom ring [...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 33 5 F.B (flange focal length) adjustment ring and F.B (flange focal length) fixing knob F.B adjustment ring : To adjust the flange focal length, loosen the F.B fixing knob, then turn the ring. (See page 133.) F.B fixing knob: Fixes the F.B adjustment ring. 6 MACRO (close-up) ring For close-up, turn this ring w[...]

Chapter 1 Overview 34 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts Shuttle shot function What is the shuttle shot function? The shuttle shot function allows you to zoom at maximum speed to a preset position (shuttle memory position) simply by pressing the lens Shtl button. When you release the Shtl button, the lens returns to the original po[...]

Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 35 DXF-801/801CE Vie wfinder Note You can switch the scan size of the DXF-801/801CE in accordance with the aspect ratio selected on the camera or camcorder. It operates in 4:3 mode when connected to the DSR-370/370P. It operates in either 4:3 or 16:9 mode when connected to the DSR-570WS/ 570WSP. HIGH LOW OFF LI[...]

Chapter 1 Overview 36 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts 6 REC/TALLY (recording/tally) indicators (red) • These flashe from the time when you press the VTR button on the lens or camcorder until recording starts, then stay on continuously during recording. • These are also used to indicate a fault. (See page 142.) • When a CCU[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 37 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Inser ting and Replacing the Lithium Battery This camcorder uses a lithium battery to retain stored data. When using the camcorder for the first time, be sure to insert the supplied lithium battery (CR2032) . The camcorder will not operate correctly without this lithium battery.[...]

38 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 1 Turn the POWER switch on. 2 Press down the catch at the top of the battery cover and open the cover. 3 Take out the lithium battery. 4 Reverse step 3 to insert a replacement lithium battery. Make sure that the + symbol on the battery is facing you. 5 Close the battery cover. L[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 39 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Use the following procedure to fit the lens. Note Be sure to turn off the power before fitting the lens. Fitting the Lens 1 Remove the retaining rubber which prevents the lens mount from coming loose, then raise the lens fixing lever, and remove the lens mount cap. 2 With the le[...]

40 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections If using a 1 / 2 ” lens other than the VCL-716BX/ 719BX on DSR-370/370P If the connector on the lens attachment section is a 14- pin connector (VCL-714BXA and other lenses), then the lens may be operated in the same way as the VCL- 716BX/719BX. If the lens has a 7-pin connecto[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 41 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using the Viewfinder Removing the Viewfinder Remove any microphone from the viewfinder before beginning. 1 Pull the viewfinder connector out of the VF connector on the front. 2 Loosen the viewfinder left-to- right position fixing ring, then pulling up the retaining catch, slide [...]

42 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using Accessories Fitting the 5-inch Electr onic Viewfinder You can fit the optional DXF-51/51CE (5-inch)/(DXF- 41/41CE (4-inch)) Electronic Viewfinder. To fit, the following parts are required. Required parts to fit Name Part No. Accessory Shoe Kit A-8274-968-B Adaptor cable (8[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 43 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections MIC IN +48 V connector Mark Using an Optional Micr ophone Fitting the optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder Remove the two retaining screws (M3 × 8) for the optional microphone holder, then use these screws to Microphone adaptor attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder. Screws removed f[...]

44 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using Accessories Projection B Projection A Fitting optional microphones (operable with a 48 V supply) other than the ECM-670 Use the same fitting procedure as for the ECM-670, but note the following differences with respect to the microphone adaptor. ECM-672: no microphone adap[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 45 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections When using equipment other than this camcorder for power supply Break off projections A and B on the camcorder. (See step 1 of the previous section “ When using a video light with a long cable ” .) Insert the cable into the grip from the front hole and take out from the rear[...]

46 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Removing the shoulder strap Connecting to A udio System g Press here to release. Using Accessories The camcorder is able to record sound not only from the attached microphone but also from a wireless microphone or an external audio system. Using a wireless microphone system You [...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 47 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 3 Fit the attachment plate on the rear side of the CA-WR855 to the V-groove on the battery attachment interface, and then slide the CA-WR855 down until it connects to the WRR connector. 4 Set one of the AUDIO IN (CH- 1/CH-2) switches to WIRELESS. CA-WR855 To connect a WRR-810A/8[...]

48 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using Accessories Using an external audio system Connect an audio mixer or other external audio system component to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connector as shown below. Input selection switch: Set to LINE. To audio mixer, etc. AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 LINE MIC +48V ON A UDIO IN CH-1 VJ MI[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 49 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Connecting the CA-370 Intercom Adaptor to this camcorder Using the Optional LC-DS500 Carrying Case For details on using the carrying case, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the carrying case. Using the Optional LC-DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case For details on using the [...]

50 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Connections Connecting a Number of Camcor ders When using two or more synchronized camcorders, connect an external sync signal to the GEN LOCK IN connector, supplying a VBS or BS signal. The camcorder will then operate synchronized to this signal. You can adjust the synchronizat[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 51 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Connecting an External VCR Connecting an i.LINK Digital Cassette Recor der When you connect an i.LINK-compatible digital VCR (such as the DSR-70A/70AP) to the DV OUT connector of this camcorder using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you can perform a cut editing or dubbing[...]

52 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Connecting a Camera Contr ol Unit You can connect CCU-M5A/M5AP Camera Control Unit (CCU) to the VTR/CCU connector of this camcorder. Note the following when connecting a CCU. • The only video signal formats that can be transmitted from this camcorder to the CCU are VBS and R?[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 53 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections P ower Suppl y The following power supplies can be used with this camcorder. • BP-L40/L40A/L60/L60A/L90/L90A lithium-ion battery pack • BP-M50/M100 nickel metal hydride battery pack • NP-1B Ni-Cd Battery Pack (The DC-L1Battery Adaptor is required.) • BP-90A Ni-Cd Battery[...]

54 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections P ower Suppl y LOCK Detaching the battery pack Avoiding breaks in operation due to dead batteries If you use both an internal battery pack and an external battery connected to the DC IN connector at the same time, you can avoid breaks in operation due to the dead batteries. When[...]

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 55 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using an A C Adaptor Using a CMA-8A/8ACE AC Adaptor Connect the camcorder to the AC power supply as shown in the following figure, and turn the POWER switch of the CMA-8A/8ACE ON. Using an AC-DN1 AC Adaptor Mount the AC-DN1 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery, then con[...]

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Chapter 3 Shooting 57 Chapter 3 Shooting Basic Pr ocedure f or Shooting FILTER control Focusing ring VTR button RET button POWER switch ZEBRA button 1 Power the camcorder. 2 Set the FILTER control appropriately for the lighting conditions. (Continued)[...]

58 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 3 Check the switch settings on the camcorder. (See pages 15 to 30). If there is not sufficient time to check the camcorder settings, you can use “ EZ mode ” by setting the EZ MODE button ON. The camcorder is automatically adjusted to standard settings, and the iris and the white balance are adjusted auto[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting 59 Chapter 3 Shooting Recor ding Usable Cassettes This camcorder can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below. The * in each model name is actually “ ME ” (indicating that a cassette memory is contained), or “ N ” (indicating that no cassette memory is contained). The numbers in the model names show maximum recording/playback[...]

60 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Checking the tape for slack Paper clip, etc. Reel Recording Turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack. Insert the cassette into the cassette holder, close the cassette holder, and after about 10 seconds take it out. See page 61 on how to insert a c[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting 61 Chapter 3 Shooting 1 Set the POWER switch to ON and check the following items in the display window. Item to check Indication and steps See also How is the battery? BATT E [ xxxxxx ] F: The battery is fully charged. If two or fewer marks appear and the indication is blinking, replace the battery. “ 8 Display window ” (page[...]

62 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Recor ding 3 Make the switch settings shown in the figure below. PUSH PUSH operation buttons inoperable, press on the “ PUSH ” indication again to make sure that the cassette holder is solidly closed. Do not insert cassette backside front. Do not insert cassette sideways. TC mode switch 2: F-RUN or R-RUN[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting 63 Chapter 3 Shooting 4 Display menu 212 and select the audio recording mode (two-channel mode or four-channel mode). For menu operation, see “ Selecting Audio Recording Mode — Menu 212 ” (page 123). Note One of the following warning indications appears in the display area when you change the audio mode setting during recor[...]

64 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Recor ding on an External VCR Using the VTR/CCU Connector (26-pin) or D V OUT Connector Set the VTR TRIGGER switch as follows when operating this unit to control an external VCR connected to the VTR/CCU connector or the DV OUT connector. Simultaneous recording on the external and internal VCR: PARALLEL Recor[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting 65 Chapter 3 Shooting Recording on the internal and external VCRs simultaneously 1 Set the switches as shown in the table below. 2 For an external VCR connected to the VTR/CCU connector, put the VCR into the recording paused state. For an external VCR connected to the DV OUT connector, do one of the following, depending on the se[...]

66 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Using the viewfinder to see playback pictures To see playback pictures of the internal VCR Press the PLAY button. To see playback pictures of an external VCR For an external VCR connected to the VTR/CCU connector: Press the RET button on the lens when the internal VCR is recording or no cassette is loaded in[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting 67 Chapter 3 Shooting Operation at playback Step Fast forward the tape Press the F FWD button. Rewind the tape Press the REW button. If there is a long period before shooting the next scene Once put the camcorder into recording pause mode, it waits a certain (user-definable) period of time and then automatically switches to stand[...]

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

Chapter 3 Shooting 69 Chapter 3 Shooting To change the playback speed Press the REV or FWD button down firmly into the inner position to make the tape move at the faster speed. Press the button down lightly to make the tape move at the slower speed. Note Do not shut off the power while using the edit search function. The VCR may not be able to find[...]

70 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting EJECT F FWD STOP PLAY REW Pla yback — Chec king Recor ded Contents Chec king the Recorded Contents Immediately After Shooting — Recording Re view Immediately after shooting, you can use the recording review function to automatically rewind and play back the last 2 to 10 seconds of the recording to check [...]

Chapter 3 Shooting 71 Chapter 3 Shooting 2 Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button. This resets the counter shown in the viewfinder and display window as “ 0:00:00:00 ” . The counter value starts advancing as the tape is transported. It shows negative values if the tape is rewound past the point where the counter was reset. Note Discontinuous recordi[...]

72 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Setting Time V alues Setting the User Bit V alue Note Setting the user bit value may be disallowed in some cases at ClipLink shooting. For details, see step 4 on page 78 in “ ClipLink Shooting ” . 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT. The user bits indication appears. 2 Set the TC mode switch 1 to PRESET. 3[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting 73 Chapter 3 Shooting Setting the Time Code V alue For details of setting user bits, see “ Setting the User Bit Value ” on previous page. Note Setting the time code value may be disallowed in some cases at ClipLink shooting. For details, see step 4 on page 78 in “ ClipLink Shooting ” . 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. 2 Se[...]

74 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Setting Time V alues 6 Use the TC mode switch 2 to set the desired running mode. If you select F-RUN, the time code starts advancing immediately. Drop-frame mode (for DSR-370/570WS only) Time code is processed as 30 frames per second, but the exact video frame frequency for NTSC signals is in fact 29.97 fram[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting 75 Chapter 3 Shooting Synchr onization With External Time Code Signals — Gen-Lock Connection for gen-lock Locking the video and time code signals to another camcorder’s video and time code signals Using one camcorder as reference, to its video and time code signals, lock the other camcorders’ video and time code signals. No[...]

76 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Locking the internal time code generator to the reference time code Perform the following steps to synchronize the camcorder ’ s internal time code generator to an external time code. 1 Set the TC mode switch 1 to PRESET. 2 Set the TC mode switch 2 to F-RUN. 3 Connect a reference time code and video signal[...]

Chapter 3 Shooting 77 Chapter 3 Shooting ClipLink Shooting The ClipLink function is intended to be used at various stages from recording to editing. When you record using this function, Index Pictures are automatically recorded along with the time code, scene number, and other data, all of which make for more efficient editing. For an overview of t[...]

78 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting ClipLink Shooting CLIP and IP appear in the display window. The following display appears on the viewfinder screen. To record the cassette name/number Access basic menu page 7 to specify a name or number for the inserted cassette (see page 95). Notes • If you use a cassette that contains data recorded via [...]

Chapter 3 Shooting 79 Chapter 3 Shooting To continuously record the next scene Repeat steps 4 and 5 . The scene number will be automatically incremented from the previous number. You can set or clear an “ NG ” designation for the previously recorded scene before shooting the next scene. If you have stopped the recording, see “ Resuming Record[...]

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

Chapter 3 Shooting 81 Chapter 3 Shooting Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode You can avoid this and continue recording in ClipLink mode from the previous recording stop point by performing the following steps. Note If you stop recording during the first ten seconds of recording, you may not be able to use these steps to continue recording in ClipLi[...]

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

Chapter 3 Shooting 83 Chapter 3 Shooting When recording in ClipLink mode is started and previous recording is overwritten When recording in ClipLink mode is started after a previous recording Previous recording New recording Previous Index Pictures: erased New Index Pictures are recorded (when the DSBK-301A is fitted). ClipLink log data: overwritte[...]

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Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 85 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus ON OFF MENU STATUS Changing the Vie wfinder Display Use the dial and switches shown in the following figure to switch the viewfinder display among the normal indications, basic menu pages and advanced menu pages. Chapter 4 Vie wfinder Screen Indic[...]

86 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Displaying the normal indications and switching to the basic menu To display the normal indications, move the POWER switch to the ON position. To switch to and from the basic menu, use the MENU switch or MENU dial. “ CHECK DIAG ” appears befor[...]

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 87 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus During normal operation, the following items can be indicated in the viewfinder. a) Whether or not to display can be selected by menu setting. b) This is recorded over the picture being shot. c) Displayed only when an external VCR is connected Vie[...]

88 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Time data values appear during playback, fast forward, rewind, or recording review. 4 NG indication An “ NG ” (No Good) indication appears if you designate a recorded scene as “ NG ” when using the ClipLink function for recording. 5 Clip m[...]

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 89 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Note Even if there is an external VCR connected to the DV OUT connector, the above indications do not appear if iLINK CTL on page 3 of the advanced menu is set to OFF. qg White balance indication The following indications appear. qh SKIN DTL indic[...]

90 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus w; Filter setting indication This shows the setting of the FILTER control. wa Clock indication The clock indication is shown in one of the following ways (according to the CLOCK IND setting of OFF, CAM, or BARS in advanced menu page 8). (See page [...]

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 91 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Notes • Status indicators will not be displayed during EZ mode. • When the CCU function switch is set to TITLE ON, the title display is given priority and the normal status display ( see page 86 ) does not appear. However, the status display d[...]

92 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Vie wfinder Basic Menu Contents and Settings of Each Menu Pa ge Each page ’ s contents and settings are described below. Basic menu page 1 To display the basic menu pages, press the MENU switch downward (to ON position) or press the MENU dial wh[...]

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 93 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Basic menu page 2 Basic menu page 3 This is displayed when the SETUP switch has been set to FILE. For details of this operation, see “ Setup Files ” (page 108). Basic menu page 4 This is displayed when the optional DSBK-501/501P Analog Composi[...]

94 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Viewfinder Basic Men u Basic menu page 5 This menu is displayed when CAM is selected on the basic menu page 4 and an external sync signal is input to the GEN LOCK IN connector. a) This applies when using an external sync signal to synchronize oper[...]

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 95 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 3 Turn the MENU dial until the desired character appears, and press it. The character cycles through the following sequence. 4 Turn the MENU dial to move the text entry arrow. 5 Return to step 3 and repeat the text entry procedure. 6 After complet[...]

96 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Vie wfinder Basic Menu Initial cursor position 3 Press the MENU dial. This brings up the cursor on the screen, and switches to cursor transport mode. 4 Turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to the position where you wish to insert a character. To [...]

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 97 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus When “ CHECK DIAG ” is displayed The “ CHECK DIAG ” indication appears in the status display area whenever the camcorder ’ s automatic self diagnostic function detects an abnormality. Access this page and perform error checking. (This pa[...]

98 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Vie wfinder Adv anced Menu Ad vanced Men u Operations See also the figure on next page. To display the advanced menu Move the POWER switch to the ON position while holding down the MENU dial. Note The advanced menu does not appear when the camcord[...]

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 99 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus a) Set the cursor to the page number (blinking) and turn the MENU dial. b) Set the cursor to EXIT MENU and press the MENU dial. c) This page is not displayed for the DSR-370/370P. Therefore, pages 10 to 15 are moved forward, becoming pages 9 to 14[...]

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

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 101 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Advanced menu page 3 a) For DSR-370P/570WSP: EBU75 Item AWB MEM Selects whether or not to make the FILTER control settings (1 to 4) correspond to separate white balance adjustment values stored in memory. 2 (normal value): No correspondence with [...]

102 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Vie wfinder Adv anced Menu MARKER Selects ON/OFF setting for center marker, size setting, and display ON/OFF setting. The safety zone value differs as follows, depending on the LIMITS setting. LIMITS set to OFF: % value with respect to viewfinder[...]

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 103 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Advanced menu page 5 Item Settings SS IND a) Selects the mode for showing the shutter setting when displaying the normal indications. 3SEC: Displays shutter setting for three seconds only when the setting has been changed. ALWAYS (normal value): [...]

104 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Vie wfinder Adv anced Menu 2 Press and turn the MENU dial to move the text entry arrow. Turn the MENU dial downward to move the cursor to the right, or upward to move it to the left. 3 Press and turn the MENU dial to enter the desired characters.[...]

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 105 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Advanced menu page 8 Note Use the VCR menu to set the date and time (see page 119). Item Settings CLOCK IND Selects whether or not to display the date/time on the normal indications. OFF (normal value): Not display. CAM: Displays. BARS: Displays [...]

106 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Vie wfinder Adv anced Menu Advanced menu pages 9 to 12 (DSR-370/ 370P) or pages 10 to 13 (DSR-570WS/ 570WSP) These pages are displayed only when the SETUP switch has been to FILE. For details of this operation, see “ Setup Files ” (page 108).[...]

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 107 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Video Output and Viewfinder Picture (DSR-570WS/570WSP onl y) Subject 2 / 3 -inch optics 4:3 effective area 16:9 effective area Item Settings 16:9/4:3 16:9 VF SCAN AUTO The camera outputs 16:9 video. The scan size of the viewfinder picture is 16:9[...]

108 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Setup Files You can use setup files to reproduce a particular configuration of settings. You can also revise the contents of setup files. There are eight types of setup files, of which five are factory preset setup files and the other three are u[...]

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 109 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus To call up files recorded onto a tape Load the cassette that contains the recorded files. 1 Set the SETUP switch to FILE. 2 Access advanced menu page 10 (page 9 on the DSR-370/370P). (The following figure shows an example for the DSR-570WS/570WSP[...]

110 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Setup Files Changing File Settings When using advanced menu page 11 or 12 (page 10 or 11 on the DSR-370/370P), you can change the settings about picture quality in setup files. (In basic menu page 1, a part of items are changeable.) The changes a[...]

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 111 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 3 Access advanced menu page 13 (page 12 on DSR- 370/370P). (The following figure shows an example for the DSR-570WS/570WSP.) a) An asterisk (*) appears in front of any factory preset file whose contents have been revised at least once. 4 Move the[...]

112 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 3 Press the MENU dial to store the file. To abort the save operation, move the MENU dial (the screen returns to the screen shown in step 2 ). The tape automatically rewinds and recording starts. The display changes as shown below. ( “ CAN NOT W[...]

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 113 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Using SetupNa vi and SetupLog The SetupNavi function records a setting of the setup menu and setup files onto a tape, so that the same settings can be called up and used again or copied to another camera. The SetupLog function records a camera se[...]

114 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Using SetupNavi and SetupLog 4 Press the MENU dial. To cancel the setup of data that has been read, rotate the MENU dial. The previous menu settings are overwritten by the data recorded on the tape. 5 Change the menu settings if necessary. Recor [...]

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 115 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 10 Move the cursor to “ SURE TO STORE? ” and press the MENU dial (press the MENU switch to cancel). The tape is rewound and the recording starts. The display changes as follows and the data recording begins. a) During recording, the model nam[...]

116 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Notes • SetupLog data is not recorded while SetupNavi data or a setup file is being recorded onto the portion of a tape. (If you play back that portion of a tape containing SetupNavi data or a setup file, the data displayed in the setup display[...]

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 117 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Setting on the VCR Section — VCR Menu You can use the VCR menu for settings on the VCR section. Frame mode selection for time code (DSR-370/570WS only) 204 Page 119 Battery capacity indication selection 206 Page 120 Standby-on period setting 207 Page 120 Use auto-check func[...]

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

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 119 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Menu 101 Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar 1 Display menu 101 and press the SHIFT button. The current calendar setting appears in the setting mode format (yyyymmdd). Example: May 1, 2002 Note The first two digits of the year setting cannot be changed. 2 Use the SHIFT a[...]

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

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 121 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Example: 8 minutes If the setting does not need to be changed, press the MENU button to close the menu. 2 Press the SHIFT button until the standby-on period starts blinking, then press the ADVANCE button. Each press of the ADVANCE button changes the setting as follows. 08 (fa[...]

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

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 123 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Menu 212 Selecting A udio Recording Mode The audio recording mode can be set to either of the following modes. 48-kHz mode (factory setting): Enables two- channel recording mode with 48-kHz sampling frequency. 32-kHz mode: Enables four-channel recording mode with 32-kHz sampl[...]

124 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Menu 213 Selecting A udio Reference Le vel The audio reference level can be set to either of the following. – 20 dB (factory setting for DSR-370/570WS) or – 18 dB (factory setting for DSR-370P/ 570WSP): Audio reference level for professional use – 12 dB: Audio reference[...]

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 125 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Menu 220 Using Setup Add (f or DSR-370/570WS only) Use this menu to add setup to the playback video signals. 1 Display menu 220. The setup add is factory-set to oFF. If the setting does not need to be changed, press the MENU button to close the menu. 2 Press the SHIFT button [...]

126 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 Make the following settings. • POWER switch: ON • OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch: one of the CAM positions • Lens iris selector: A (automatic) • ATW button: off 2 Set the FILTER control according to the lighting conditions. (See page 57.) 3 Set the W. BAL switch to A or B. 4[...]

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 127 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings To save the white balance adjustment for different lighting conditions, repeat steps 2 to 4 above. You can save two different values for the white balance, in memories A and B. Note The color temperature display is an approximate guide. There is a margin of error in the displ[...]

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

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 129 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 2 If black balance adjustment cannot be completed automatically The warning message “ AUTO BLACK -NG- ” appears in the viewfinder. Make the necessary corrections, then carry out the process again. Warning messages for black balance adjustment Message Meaning and correct[...]

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

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 131 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings When using the clear scan function Watching the monitor screen, adjust the frequency to give minimum interference. If there is a black band in the monitor image, reduce the frequency, and if there is a white band, increase the frequency. To return from the basic menu to the n[...]

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

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 133 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings RET IRIS W T M A ZOOM MANU. SERVO 9 4,11 2 1 3 86 5 7 Adjusting the Lens Flange Focal Length Adjustment It is necessary to adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the lens flange to the plane of the image along the optical axis) in the following cases. • When a le[...]

134 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings RET IRIS W T M A There are three ways of adjusting the iris: automatically, manually, and with the instant automatic iris adjustment function. Iris adjustment To make the image lighter when shooting against the light In the automatic iris adjustment mode, set the A.IRIS MODE [...]

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 135 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings You can see the iris sensitivity trimmer when removing the gum cap on the front of the lens driving unit. Use a mini-screwdriver to turn the trimmer. If you turn it clockwise, the sensitivity increases, and if you turn it counterclockwise, the sensitivity decreases. It is rec[...]

136 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 3 Slide the M button toward the rear of the camcorder, and turn the MACRO ring fully in the direction shown by the arrow. 4 Move the ZOOM selector to the MANU. position, and turn the manual zoom control to focus the image. Ending close-up shooting Return the MACRO ring to its[...]

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 137 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Settings for special cases The background is very bright, and the subject is too dark. Settings f or Special Cases Setting Effect Set the A.IRIS MODE switch to BACK L, turning the indicator on. This lightens the foreground. The subject is under a spotlight. Set the A.IRIS MOD[...]

138 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings SKIN DTL ON OFF SET 2,3 1 Skin Detail Correction This camcorder provides an easy push-button function that designates an active skin tone area Note The SKIN DTL SET button is disabled while a title is displayed in basic menu page 8 or color bars are displayed. Before skin det[...]

Appendix 139 Appendix Fitting the zoom lens It is important to fit the lens correctly, as otherwise damage may result. Be sure to refer to the section “ Fitting the Lens ” (See page 39) . Do not cover the unit while operating Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can cause excessive internal heat build-up. Operation and storage Avoid stor[...]

140 Appendix Appendix Vertical tail on the image Bright object (electric light, sun, etc.) Monitor screen Characteristics of CCD Sensor s The following effects may appear in the image. They are characteristic of camcorders using CCDs (charge- coupled devices), and do not indicate a malfunction. Vertical smear When shooting a very bright object, suc[...]

Appendix 141 Appendix Cleaning the Video Heads Always use the special-purpose Sony DVM-12CLD Cleaning Cassette for cleaning the audio and video heads. Follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette carefully, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads. Note The DVM-12CLD Cleaning Cassette can be used only once. When the [...]

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

Appendix 143 Appendix Condensation If you move a camcorder suddenly from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a very humid location, condensation may form on the head drum. If it is operated in this state, the tape may adhere to the drum, and cause a failure or even permanent damage. Take the following steps to prevent this from happenin[...]

144 Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting chart Cause T r oub leshooting You can use this chart to establish possible causes of an apparent problem; always double-check before sending the camcorder for repair. If a problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Symptoms Remedy The camcorder does not power on when you turn the POWER switch on. There is no [...]

Appendix 145 Appendix Troubleshooting chart (continued) Symptoms Cause Remedy The time code setting is not possible. At the recording, the ClipLink function is set to on (meaning ClipLink shooting is allowed) in menu 211, CONT is displayed in the display window and the time code generator is in the REGEN mode. Only the REGEN mode can be used for Cl[...]

146 Appendix Appendix Input connectors AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2:XLR-3 pin × 2, male – 60 dBu, 3 k Ω +4 dBu, 10 k Ω (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms) GEN LOCK IN: BNC 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω VIDEO IN: BNC 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω (When fitting DSBK-501/501P. The connector shares with GEN LOCK IN) TC IN: BNC 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 k Ω DC IN: XLR-4 pin, female Output connectors D[...]

Appendix 147 Appendix Minimum illumination 0.25 lux (at F/1.4, +42 dB) 0.4 lux (at F/1.8, +42 dB) Sensitivity 2000 lux (F/11.0 standard, 3200 K) Gain levels Selectable – 3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 18 dB + DPR, 24 dB, 24 dB + DPR, hyper gain Video S/N ratio (output from the VIDEO OUT connector) 63 dB (typical) (DSR-570WS) 61 dB (t[...]

148 Appendix Appendix Specifications Power supply 11 to 17 V DC Power consumption 24 W Operating temperature 0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F) Storage temperature – 20 ° C to +60 ° C ( – 4 ° F to 140 ° F) Mass 3.7 kg approx. (8 lb 2 oz) (camcorder only) External dimensions in millimeters (inches) Tape transport system Tape speed Appro[...]

Appendix 149 Appendix VCL-719BX Zoom Lens Focal length 6.7 to 127 mm Zoom Manual or power, selectable; zoom ratio: 19 × Maximum aperture 1:1.4 Iris control Manual or automatic, selectable; f/1.4 to f/16 and C (closed) Range of object field Wide angle: 772 × 579 mm (30 1 / 2 × 22 7 / 8 inches) Telephoto: 42 × 32 mm (1 3 / 4 × 1 5 / 16 inches) F[...]

150 Appendix Appendix Microphone products ECM-670/672 Electret Condenser Microphone C-74 Condenser Microphone CAC-12 Microphone Holder EC-0.5C2/0.3C2 Microphone Cable Studio equipment SEG-2550A/2550AP Special Effects Unit DFS-300/300P/500/500P DME Switcher DCK-500/500P Digital Chroma Keyer WEX-2000 Wipe Pattern Extender DXF-51/51CE 5-inch Viewfinde[...]

Appendix 151 Appendix EC-0.5C2/0.3C2 Microphone Cable ECM-670/672 and C-74 Microphone RM-M7G Remote Control Unit CCA-7/CCA-7-7A cable VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor Tripod LC-DS500 Carrying Case LCR-1 Raincover DC-L90 Battery Adaptor CMA-8A/8ACE or AC- 550/550CE AC Adaptor Video monitor CCZ-A cable CCZ-A cable VA-5/5P + BVV-5/5PS VA-5/5P + DNV-5/5P DC-L1 B[...]

152 Appendix Appendix What Is ClipLink? The ClipLink TM function greatly improves the efficiency of the video production process as a whole by recording various editing-related data on tape when shooting. As such, ClipLink is a revolutionary function that transcends the conventional separation of shooting and editing. Note When an external equipmen[...]

Appendix 153 Appendix ClipLink Operation Flo w The following is a detailed description of how to use the ClipLink function during the video production process. Example System Configuration The following illustration shows the optimum system configuration for using the ClipLink function. ClipLink operation is possible even with a system containing e[...]

154 Appendix Appendix ClipLink Operation Flo w Data Generated When Shooting The following describes the kinds of data that is generated when using the ClipLink function. Index Pictures When shooting, a single-frame image from the Mark IN point at the start of each scene is recorded as a still picture into the DSBK-301A ’ s internal memory. These [...]

Appendix 155 Appendix How to record ClipLink log data The following describes how to record the various ClipLink log data items. OK/NG status To designate a scene as “ NG ” , press the NG button on the camcorder while shooting the scene or at any time before you begin shooting the next scene. All scenes that do not receive an “ NG ” designa[...]

156 Appendix Appendix Time codes recorded for Mark IN/OUT points There is a gap between actual time codes and Mark IN/ OUT time codes recorded in the cassette memory, as shown in the figure below. The frame digit is incremented at each Mark IN point and is decremented at each Mark OUT point. Recording capacity for Mark IN/OUT time codes and Cue poi[...]

Appendix 157 Appendix Aliasing Distortion of the signal caused by overlap of the baseband signal and lower sideband signal when the signal is demodulated. Aperture compensation Electronic compensation for frequency response degradations caused to sampled high-frequency signals by the limited aperture of CCD image sensors. Black balance adjustment T[...]

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

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