HD CAMCORDER HDW-730 HDW-750 HDW-750P OPERATION MANUAL 1st Edition (Revised 1) [English]
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 1-2 1-3 Features ..................................................................................... 1-1 1-1-1 Camera Features ............................................................... 1-1 1-1-2 VTR Features .................................................................... 1-4 Precautions ................................................................................ 1-7 Example of System Configuration ..........................................
3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-2-6 Shooting Pictures at Intervals (Interval Rec Function) (When Using an HKDW-703) ...................................... 3-28 3-2-7 Continuous Recording on the Previous Cut .................. 3-52 3-2-8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in the Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function) .. 3-53 Checking the Recording — Playback ................................... 3-55 3-3-1 Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording — Recording Review ..............................
4-6 Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen .............................. 4-46 4-6-1 Menu Configuration ...................................................... 4-46 4-6-2 Basic Use of the Menu .................................................. 4-49 4-6-3 Editing the USER Menu ................................................ 4-55 4-7 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen ............................. 4-64 4-7-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen ...........................................
4-11 Using the Scene Files ............................................................ 4-135 4-11-1 Storing Data in the Scene File ..................................... 4-135 4-11-2 Loading Scene Files .................................................... 4-145 4-11-3 Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings Saved in the Reference File ...... 4-150 4-12 Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a Memory Stick ..................................................................
Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 6-2 6-3 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting ................................ 6-1 6-1-1 Preparations for Testing .................................................. 6-1 6-1-2 Testing the Camera ......................................................... 6-2 6-1-3 Testing the VTR .............................................................. 6-5 Maintenance ............................................................................ 6-11 6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads .............
1-1 Features 1-1-1 Camera Features The features of the HDW-730/750/750P camera are described below. • 2/3-type Power HAD sensor CCDs with 2,000,000 picture elements provide a compact and lightweight unit with excellent image quality. The HDW-750/750P uses FIT 6)-type CCDs and the HDW-730 uses IT 7)-type CCDs. • Existing 2/3-inch lenses can be used. • A new integrated circuit technology for digital signal processing has improved picture quality and functionability.
1 • Blur-free shooting is ensured by a built-in, high-performance electronic shutter that provides a variety of modes, such as ECS 1) mode which reduces flickering on the monitor screen, and EVS 2) mode for the HDW-730 and S-EVS 3) mode for the HDW-750/750P 4) which improve vertical resolution. • Selectable video gain ensures a noise-free image. • A simple switch operation enables automatic adjustment of the black set, black balance, and white balance.
• A built-in circuit produces a color bar signal for easy adjustment of the color monitor. • The RM-B150 remote control unit (not supplied) controls camera functions and VTR functions. • Setup data made on the USER menu, including the various marker settings, can be stored on a Memory Stick as a user file. After storage, it can be recalled. • Setup data specified by video engineers, including the various detail settings, can be stored in the camcorder itself and on a Memory Stick as a reference file.
1 • Three down converter modes are available: SQUEEZE, LETTER BOX and CROP. • The camcorder is provided with the LIGHT connector. This feeds power to the light from a battery or AC adaptor connected to the camcorder. • The viewfinder supplied with NTSC/PAL type camcorders, such as the BVW-400A/400AP, can be attached to HDW-730/750/750P in emergencies (only when an HKDW-702 (not supplied) is attached). Some functions are not available with this viewfinder.
• It is possible to automatically rewind and review the last 2 seconds of the recording on the tape for a quick check immediately after shooting. • Compatible with the Tele-File 1) Memory Label system. By pressing the RET button on the lens while recording, the timecode valid when you pressed the button is recorded on a MLB-1M-100 memory label (not supplied) attached to the cassette. This is very helpful for management of the cassette tapes and to improve the efficiency of the tape editing.
1 • Four channels of analog audio can be converted to 20-bit digital signals. The converted four channels of digital audio can then be recorded. • Connecting an HDCA-901 camera adaptor (not supplied) allows the input of four audio channels. This also makes it possible for the HDSDI signal to be output. • When connecting the audio cable to AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors (XLR 3-pin), the audio signals input to the XLR 3-pin are recorded regardless of the AUDIO IN switch setting.
1-2 Precautions 1 Use and Storage Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped. After use Always turn off the power. Before storing the camcorder for a long period Remove the battery pack. Use and storage locations Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid using or storing the camcorder in the following places.
1-3 Example of System Configuration 1 The diagram below shows a typical configuration of the camcorder for ENG and EFP. For more information about the fittings, connections, or use of additional equipment and accessories, see Chapter 5 as well as the operation manuals for the connected equipment. Viewfinder-related equipment Fog-proof filter (Part No.
2-1 Power Supply 2 1 Battery attachment Attach a BP-L60A/M50/M100 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) To operate the HDW-730/750/750P using an AC power supply, connect an AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor with the DC output cable supplied with the adaptor. To use an external battery, connect its DC output cable to the DC IN connector.
3 POWER switch This switch turns the main power supply on and off. 2 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. MANUAL: The video light switch controls the light, turning it on and off manually.
2-2 Accessory Attachments 2 Lens cable clamp 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.
2 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 locking lever After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate the lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens in position. 6 Lens mount cap Remove this cap by pushing up on the lens locking lever.
2-3 Audio Functions 2 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 IN (microphone input) connector (XLR type, 5-pin, female) You can connect a supplied stereo microphone with an external power supply system. The connector supplies power (+48 V) to the microphone.
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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 and channel-2 adjustment method select) switches These switches select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 1 and 2. AUTO: Select this setting for automatic adjustment.
W (WIRELESS): The input signal source is a WRR-855A/855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit (not supplied). 2 With the HDCA-901 (not supplied) connected to the camcorder, you can record separate sounds in audio channels 3 and 4. For detailed information, see “When the HDCA-901 camera adaptor is used” on page 4-35. 7 CUE IN (cue track input) switch This switch selects the input signal to be recorded on the cue track.
2 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.
The internal volume control can be adjusted so that the alarm is audible even if the ALARM volume control is at the minimum position. 2 For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual (not supplied). qs MONITOR volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone volume for sounds other than the alarm sound. At the minimum position, no sound can be heard.
MONITOR switch This switch selects the audio output to the speaker or earphone.
2 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, the speaker sound is automatically cut off. See “6-3 Operation Warnings” on page 6-14 for information about alarms. ................................................................................................................
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. The signals output from these jacks are the same. You can connect two earphones to these jacks at the same time.
2-4 Shooting and Recording/ Playback Functions 2 Eyecup 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 information as the REC indicator in the viewfinder: it comes on during recording and flashes to indicate a problem.
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 PEAKING control This control adjusts the sharpness of the picture on the viewfinder screen to make focusing easier. It has no effect on the camera output signal.
2 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 camera image in black and white while shooting the picture and also see the playback picture from the VTR.
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 up this stopper to detach the viewfinder from the camera. qd LOCK knob Locks the viewfinder together with the Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever 9 after adjusting the front-rear positioning.
2 Shooting and recording/playback functions (2) qf 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 selects the type of ND (Neutral Density) filter. The white balance is stored in memory for each CC filter.
The relationships between the selector settings and filter selections as well as examples of filters for different shooting conditions are given below. 2 FILTER selector (outer) setting and CC filter selection FILTER selector (outer) setting CC filter selection A Cross filtera) B 3200K C 4300K D 6300K a) A type of special effect filter. Generates a cross-hair light ray on a highlighted portion.
2 qg 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/adjustment progress message display area for about 3 seconds. For more information about the shutter speed and mode settings, see “4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter” on page 4-12.
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 4-98. ql OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic contrast control) selector This selector switches the video signal that is output to the VTR, viewfinder, and video monitor, between the color bar signal and the camera output. BARS: Outputs the color bar signal. CAM: Outputs the camera signal.
2 w; 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 balance.
2 Shooting and recording/playback functions (3) ws VBS/SDI OUT (video signal output) connector (BNC type) (Only when an 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 you do not install an HKDW-702, ignore this connector. This connector outputs down-converted 525i/625i signals (75-ohm terminated) to the video monitor. The output signal can be selected as analog composite or SDI.
2 Note • The down-converted signal (analog composite/SDI signals) is delayed by several milliseconds, compared with the video signal recorded on the tape. • When an HKDW-702 is attached to an HDW-750/HDW-730 which operates with the 59.94I format, the HD signal is down-converted to the 525i signal. When an HKDW-702 is attached to an HDW-750P/ HDW-730 with the 50I format, the HD signal is down-converted to the 625i signal.
wh 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 signal). For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual (not supplied). This connector also inputs the NTSC/PAL composite video signal as the reference signal when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment.
2 Opening the cover Press on the tab. Shooting and recording/playback functions (4) wj 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 SWITCH function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 (push type), you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch as the VTR START button.
wk VTR SAVE/STBY (VTR power saving/standby) switch This switch controls the VTR power mode during pauses in recording (REC PAUSE). SAVE: Power saving mode. When you press the VTR START button, there is a short delay before recording starts, but power consumption is less than in standby mode, and battery life is extended. When the switch is set to SAVE, the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder lights. STBY: Standby mode. Recording starts as soon as you press the VTR START button.
2 es PLAY (playback) button and indicator Press this button to view the recorded picture in the viewfinder or on the color video monitor. The indicator lights during playback. The 4 times normal speed search function is provided to make it far quicker to find a desired location of the tape. Press the REW button or F FWD button during playback to view the 4 times normal speed search picture. ed STOP button Press this button to stop the tape.
2-5 Menu Operating Section 2 Menu operating section Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-29
1 Memory Stick compartment 2 MEMORY STICK OPEN button ACCESS lamp EJECT button Memory Stick 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.
Note Do not insert/remove a Memory Stick while the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing. Doing so may damage the data. 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.
2 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 the test signal screen, at the page which was on the screen when the previous menu access ended. (When the menu is first used, the first page is displayed.
2-6 Time Code System 2 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 analog composite signal as the reference video signal when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment.
2 • 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, see “4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches” on page 4-109. 2 TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC type) To synchronize the time code with an external time code, connect the reference time code input here.
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2 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 particular shot. When the HOLD button is activated, the time data is displayed in the following format: See “2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel” on page 2-42 for more information about the counter display.
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 the tape and sets the time code starting value accordingly. Thus, even when there is an indefinite break in recording, this setting ensures that time codes on the tape will be continuous.
2 qa DATA DISPLAY switch U-BIT: Display the user bit value. SHOT-TIME: Display the date and time from the shot data. SHOT-NO: Not used.
2-7 Warnings 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.
2 1 TALLY indicator Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW activates this indicator. The indicator lights during recording on the VTR. It also provides the same information as the REC indicator in the viewfinder; it lights up during recording and flashes to indicate a problem. The brightness of this indicator when it is lit can be controlled by the TALLY switch. 2 DISPLAY/ASPECT (display/aspect control) switch Use this switch to turn the markers on or off and to change the viewfinder screen aspect ratio.
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 panel light on. OFF: Turns the panel light off. 7 WARNING indicator This indicator lights up or flashes when there is a fault in the VTR.
2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel Tape status, battery status, and level indicators 2 Audio channel level meter: When the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch is set to CH-1/2, the audio channel level 1 is displayed. When the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch is set to CH-3/4, the audio channel level 3 is displayed. Audio channel level meter: When the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch is set to CH-1/2, the audio channel level 2 is displayed.
VTR operation and status indicators 2 Lights during playback. Warning indicators RF: Lights if the recording heads are clogged. SERVO: Lights if the servo motor fails. HUMID: Lights if condensation is on the drum. SLACK: Lights if the tape is not winding properly. For more information, see “6-3 Operation Warnings” on page 6-14. VTR operation and status indicators Note If the tape in the VTR becomes slackened, an error code appears automatically on the display section of the display panel.
Time code displays Lights in playback mode. 2 Lights when VITC is selected for the time code. Lights in non-drop frame mode. a) Lights when the camcorder is synchronized with an external time code. Lights when the time code generator is on hold. Lights when the time code, CTL, or real time is displayed. Lights in the following way when the HOLD button is pressed. Time counter display: Shows the time code, CTL, user bits, and real time.
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. 2 For details of setting the time code menu operation, see “4-5-1 Setting the Time Code” on page 4-35.
2-9 Indicators on the Viewfinder 2 Viewefinder screen Indicators on the Viewfinder 1 TALLY indicator This indicator lights in green when the camcorder is in Loop Rec mode. Also, this indicator blinks in green when the camcorder is in auto Interval Rec mode or manual Interval Rec mode. 2 REC (recording) indicator This indicator lights in red during recording. It also warns by flashing. For more information, see “6-3 Operation Warnings” on page 6-14.
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 indicator starts flashing can be set on the BATTERY page of the MAINTENANCE menu. For details, see the Maintenance Manual.
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 3 Loading a cassette Recording and Playback 1 Turn on the POWER switch. POWER switch HUMID display Note If the interior of the VTR section is damp, the HUMID indicator will light. If this happens, wait until the indicator goes off before going on to step 2.
2 3 Press the EJECT button. The cassette lid will open. Cassette lid 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. Window outward. Cassette holder Push and close the cassette lid.
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. 3 Checking the tape for slack Pressing in the reels lightly, turn them gently with your fingers in the directions shown below. If the reels will not move, there is no slack. Checking the tape for slack Unloading a cassette With the power supply on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid. Then take out the cassette.
Unloading a cassette manually If the battery voltage drops below about 10.5 V, take out the cassette manually as illustrated below. 3 Cassette lid 1 Turn the power off. 2 Open this rubber cover. 3 Pushing on the screw inside with a screwdriver, turn the screw clockwise until the cassette lid opens. Unloading a cassette manually You need not return the screw to its original position after taking out the cassette.
3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure The following procedure prevents cassettes from being recorded inadvertently. 3 Push the plug in. To reuse the cassette, return the plug to its original position.
3-2 Recording 3-2-1 Basic Procedures This section describes the basic procedures for shooting and recording. Before a shooting session, ensure that the camcorder is functioning properly. 3 For more information, see “6-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting” on page 6-1. Turning on the camcorder and loading a cassette Follow the procedure below. Basic procedure for shooting : from power supply to cassette loading 1 Attach a fully charged battery pack. For details, see “5-1 Power Supply” on page 5-1.
2 Set the POWER switch to ON. Check that warnings, such as the HUMID indicator and so on, do 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 on the power again. • If the BATT indicator does not show at least five segments, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.
Basic procedures 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.
Shooting Follow the procedure below. 3 Basic procedure for shooting: from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording 1 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK to adjust the black balance. For detailed information on how to adjust the black balance, see “4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance” on page 4-2.
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. 3 When the white balance setting is not in memory and you do not have enough time to adjust the white balance: Set the WHITE BAL switch to the PRST position.
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.
3-2-2 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. 3 When the camcorder is in the recording pause mode Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens positions the tape at the appropriate point automatically.
If you turn off the power during a recording pause 3 Continuous recording after turning off the power during a recording pause 1 Turn on the power again. 2 Press the RET button on the lens. The camcorder positions the tape at the appropriate point. Note, however, that this function works only for continuously recorded material or consecutively joined segments totaling at least 3 seconds in length. 3 Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens to start recording.
Continuous recording in other cases 3 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. For details, see “3-2-8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in the Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function)” on page 3-53.
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 detailed information on shot marker operations, refer to the manual supplied with your VTR.
1 Open the cover, first. Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob . The TOP menu appears. 3 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 MAINTENANCE menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen.
4 When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to VTR MODE 5, then push the MENU knob. When any page of the MAINTENANCE menu is displayed, turn the MENU knob until the VTR MODE 5 page appears, then push the MENU knob. 3 The VTR MODE 5 page appears. 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to LTC UB-MARKER. 6 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of LTC UB-MARKER changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.
7 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired setting appears. The setting changes in the following sequence: SET y ALL y OFF. 3 Item Contents SET Determines whether or not markers are recorded for the items REC START MARK, SHOT MARKER 1 and SHOT MARKER 2 which appear when you select SET. ALL Records the recording start markers, good shot marker 1 and good shot maker 2. OFF Does not record any markers. When you select SET, go to step 8.
1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the marker to be set. 3 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 Push the MENU knob. 4 Perform settings of the remaining markers repeating steps 1, 2 and 3. 9 To end the menu opration, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or close the cover.
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. 3 For detailed information on recording start marker operations, refer to the manual supplied with your VTR. You can set whether or not recording start markers are recorded using the VTR MODE 5 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
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 recorded may be shorter. Loop Rec time setting and recording start point Loop Rec time VTR STBY mode VTR SAVE mode 7 (seconds) About 7 seconds before (for 59.
• 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. 3 To set the Loop Rec mode Follow the procedure below to turn Loop Rec mode on. Cover MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch Switches to be used for settings 1 Open the cover, first. Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
2 Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears. When the question mark appears at the left of the title page, you can switch the pages. Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise to display the desired page. 3 The DF/NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only for a camcorder which operate with the 59.94I format, that is, HDW-750 and HDW-730 which operates with the 59.94I format. In this manual, menu operation is explained using the menus of a camcorder which operates with the 59.
5 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 3 6 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until LOOP appears. If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the setting changes in the following sequence: OFF y LOOP y A. INT y M. INT. When LOOP appears, the camcorder is in the Loop Rec mode where picture, sound, and time code are constantly saved in memory.
7 Push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a 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 TIME changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 10 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired Loop Rec time appears.
11 Push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of LOOP REC TIME changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark. 3 12 To end the menu opration, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or close the cover. The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder. Settings made in Loop Rec mode are maintained until changed.
not stop immediately when you press the VTR START button. After the VTR START button is pressed, all tape operation buttons (EJECT, REW, F FWD, PLAY, and STOP) stop functioning until the Loop Rec time has elapsed. During this time, if you press the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens, the recording starts again as if there were no pause in recording • The time the tape stops after the VTR START button is pressed equals the Loop Rec time set.
3-2-6 Shooting Pictures at Intervals (Interval Rec Function) (When Using an HKDW-703) 3 Inserting an optional HKDW-703 extension board (not supplied) in the camcorder, enables the camcorder to record pictures intermittently. There are two kinds of Interval Rec mode: • Auto Interval Rec mode In Auto Interval Rec mode, pictures are automatically shot a frame at a time at the specified interval and stored in memory.
Setting the Auto Interval Rec mode To record in Auto Interval Rec mode, you need to turn on Auto Interval Rec and set the total time from starting to finishing shooting (TAKE TOTAL TIME) and time to be recorded on the tape (REC TIME), using the USER menu. Notes • To make settings for Auto Interval Rec mode, set TAKE TOTAL TIME first, then REC TIME. • To turn on the light automatically before starting recording by setting the PRE-LIGHTING item to ON, be sure to set the LIGHT switch to AUTO.
2 Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears. When a question mark appears at the left of the title page, you can switch the pages. Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise to display the desired page. 3 The DF/NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only for a camcorder which operates with the 59.94I format, that is, HDW-750 and HDW-730 which operates with the 59.94I format. In this manual, menu operation is explained using the menus of a camcorder which operates with the 59.
5 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 3 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 the following sequence: OFF y LOOP y A. INT y M. INT. When A. INT appears, the camcorder is in Auto Interval Rec mode.
7 Push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark. In this case, you can select another item. 3 8 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to TAKE TOTAL TIME. 9 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of TAKE TOTAL TIME changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 10 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired TAKE TOTAL TIME appears.
11 Push the MENU knob. The ? mark at the left of setting changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of TAKE TOTAL TIME changes to a t mark. 12 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to REC TIME. 3 13 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of REC TIME changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 14 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired time to be recorded on the tape appears.
3 You cannot set a REC TIME that is more than one thirtieth of TAKE TOTAL TIME. For example: When TAKE TOTAL TIME is set to 1H, the maximum value of REC TIME is 2 MIN. (60 minutes divided by 30 gives 2 minutes.) The time setting to be displayed when turning the MENU knob changes within the available setting times. Be sure to set REC TIME after setting TAKE TOTAL TIME. 15 Push the MENU knob.
If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the PRE-LIGHTING time changes in the following sequence: OFF y 2SEC y 5SEC y 10SEC. Notes • To turn on the light automatically before starting recording by setting the PRE-LIGHTING item to ON, be sure to set the LIGHT switch to AUTO. Also, set the switch of the light connected to the LIGHT connector to on. The light automatically turns on and off in Auto Interval Rec mode.
3 Note The settings for Auto Interval Rec mode are maintained until changed. However, if you switch off the camcorder power, Auto Interval Rec mode is cleared except for the TAKE TOTAL TIME, REC TIME and PRE-LIGHTING settings. To use the Auto Interval Rec function again after switching on the power, perform steps 1 to 6.
flashes in the viewfinder screen. When the camcorder is capturing the picture in the memory, the REC indicator (red) in the viewfinder lights. After the time to be recorded on the tape (REC TIME) has elapsed, the camcorder automatically stops shooting and recording. To continue auto interval recording Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens again. The camcorder starts recording in Auto Interval Rec mode again.
Time required for shooting and time required for recording on the tape 3 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 time required to shoot objects that moves very slowly.
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 RRUN 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, use the TIME DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu. For details, see “4-8-6 Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock” on page 4114. • Audio The audio signal is not recorded in Auto Interval Rec mode.
3 • When the camcorder power is switched off during recording in Auto Interval Rec mode • 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 power to the AC adaptor while auto interval recording, the picture data shot and stored before recording stops (maximum 5 seconds) will not be recorded.
2 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until M. INT appears. 3 If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the setting changes in the following sequence: OFF y LOOP y A. INT y M. INT. When M. INT appears, the camcorder turns in Manual Interval Rec mode and the TALLY indicator (green) flashes. NUMBER OF FRAME, TRIGGER INTERVAL and PRE-LIGHTING appear under LOOP/INTERVAL REC. 3 Push the MENU knob.
4 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to NUMBER OF FRAME. 5 Push the MENU knob. 3 The t mark at the left of NUMBER OF FRAME changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 6 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired number of frames to be recorded at shooting appears. If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the number changes in the following sequence: 1 y 2 y 4 y 8. 7 Push the MENU knob.
8 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to TRIGGER INTERVAL. 3 9 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of TRIGGER INTERVAL changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 10 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise to display M. If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the number changes in the following sequence: M y 1SEC y 2SEC........12H y 24H.
12 To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section. The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the message “MANU INTERVAL *FRAME”, indicating the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode, appears along the bottom of the viewfinder. *FRAME indicates the number of frames set in step 6. 3 The display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder.
2 Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens. The camcorder starts recording in the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode. The TALLY indicator (green) in the viewfinder flashes (2 flashes/second) and the message “MANU INTERVAL *FRAME” flashes on the viewfinder screen. Each time you press the VTR START button or VTR button, the camcorder captures and stores the picture data of the preset number of frames.
2 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise to display the desired trigger interval. 3 If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the number changes in the following sequence: M y 1SEC y 2SEC y 3SEC y 4SEC y 5SEC y 6SEC y 7SEC y 8SEC y 9SEC y 10SEC y 15SEC y 20SEC y 30SEC y 40SEC y 50SEC y 1MIN y 2MIN y 3MIN y 4MIN y 5MIN y 6MIN y 7MIN y 8MIN y 9MIN y 10MIN y 15MIN y 20MIN y 30MIN y 40MIN y 50MIN y 1H y 2H y 3H y 4H y 5H y 6H y 12H y 24H.
4 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to PRE-LIGHTING. 3 5 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of PRE-LIGHTING changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 6 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired time interval to turn on the light before recording starts appears. If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the PRE-LIGHTING time changes in the following sequence: OFF y 2SEC y 5SEC y 10SEC.
• When the LIGHT switch is set to MANUAL and the switch of the light is set to ON, the light is always on. 7 Push the MENU knob. The ? mark at the left of setting changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of PRE-LIGHTING changes to a t mark. 3 8 To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section.
Camcorder operation in the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode Follow the procedure below to shoot pictures in the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode. Note When you use cassettes on which nothing is recorded, such as brand new cassettes, be sure to record color bars for more than 2 seconds at the beginning of a cassette.
3 To stop the recording in the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode You can stop the recording in the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode using the following two methods. However, the tape may continue to run to record the picture data stored in the memory at the instant the tape stopped . • Press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens. • Set the POWER switch to OFF.
However, the tape may run to record the picture data stored in the memory before stopping the manual interval recording. • Menu operation In the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode, you cannot change the settings of LOOP/INTVAL REC and NUMBER OF FRAME on the FUNCTION 1 page after the camcorder starts recording. To change the settings, stop the recording pressing the EJECT button or setting the POWER switch to OFF.
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. 3 For detailed information, see “4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches” on page 4-109.
• If you use a recorded tape, the timecode previously recorded may be displayed, even though the new picture and audio are correctly recorded. 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 to ON on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu.
3 Searching for the end of the recording, then switching to recording pause mode To start the recording again after rewinding the recorded tape, playing it back and stopping the camcorder, follow the procedure below. Press the RET button on the Lens. The tape automatically runs and stops at the end of the recorded portion of the tape. The camcorder automatically switches to recording pause mode and is ready to start recording again.
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. • Color playback: You can see the recording in color on a color video monitor without the need for any external adaptor.
3-3-2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor — Playback in Color 3 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 picture. HDW-730/750/750P HD monitor HD SDI input connector HD SDI OUT Color playback Note If HD SDI OUT is set to OFF on the OUTPUT SEL page of the USER menu, you cannot view the picture. Set HD SDI OUT to ON.
When using an 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 an HKDW-702 is installed). By pressing the PLAY button, you can view the recorded picture. The signal output from each connector depends on the menu settings. For detailed information, see “4-8-2 Selecting the Output Signals” on page 4-101.
3-4 Recording the Recording Start Time Code onto the Memory Label — Tele-File 3 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 MLB-1M-100 memory label (not supplied). This is very helpful for management of the cassette tapes and to improve the efficiency of the tape editing. The memory label attached to the cassette is automatically detected.
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 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to FILE. 3 Push the MENU knob. When the FILE menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears.
The TELE FILE page appears. 3 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 time code any more. “0 %” is displayed at the REMAIN column and the message “MEMORY FULL” is displayed at the STATUS column.
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. 3 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 “CLEAR DATA OK? YES NO” appears. In this case, the t mark is displayed on the front of “NO” and “NO” blinks.
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. 3 Notes • When the memory label is protected from accidental erasure, you cannot clear recorded data. • The time code data is cleared. However, the memory label ID is not cleared.
3-5 Freezing a Picture during Playback Pressing the STOP button during playback stops playback and freezes the picture. The VTR MODE 4 page of the MAINTENANCE menu allows you to set the freeze-frame mode where you can view the frozen picture during playback. Performing the settings required for freezing the picture 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Recording markers to the tape” on page 3-15 to display the VTR MODE 4 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to STOP KEY FREEZE, then push the MENU knob. 3 The t mark at the left of STOP KEY FREEZE changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 3 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired freeze mode appears. If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the freeze mode changes in the following sequence: OFF y FRAME y FIELD. 4 Setting Contents OFF Deactivates the freeze function.
5 To end menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section. Viewing frozen pictures 1 Push the PLAY button to start playback. 2 Push the STOP button at the instant when you want to freeze the picture. 3 The tape stops running and the picture is frozen. The time code is displayed in the counter display and the PLAY indicator blinks (one flash/second).
3-6 Setting the Stand-by off Timer During Rec-Pause 3 The VTR SAVE/STBY switch allows you to control the VTR power mode during pauses in recording (rec-pause) or when stopped. However, even in the standby mode (with the VTR SAVE/STBY switch set to STBY), you can set the VTR in such a way that the mode is automatically switched from the standby mode to save mode when the tape does not run for a preset time, using the VTR MODE 4 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
3 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired STBY OFF TIMER appears. If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, STBY OFF TIMER changes in the following sequence: 60MIN y 30MIN y 10MIN y 5MIN y OFF. In order not to enter in the VTR SAVE mode, select OFF. To enter the VTR SAVE mode, select the desired time. 4 Press the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of the STBY OFF TIMER changes to an t mark and the ? mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark.
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. Black balance adjustment White balance adjustment Always readjust the white balance when the lighting conditions change.
4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance In automatic black balance mode, adjustments are performed in the following sequence: 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. 4 1 Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to CAM. 2 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK and release the switch. AUTO W/B BAL switch The switch returns to the center position, and the adjustment is executed.
During adjustment, the following message is displayed on the viewfinder screen. The messages change in the following sequence : -BLACK SET- → -BLACK BAL- 1) → -CHECK- 4 The black balance adjustment ends in a few seconds with the message “BLACK:OK” and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in memory. Notes • During the black balance adjustment, the iris is automatically closed.
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 4 Error message Meaning BLACK : NG IRIS NOT CLOSED The lens iris did not close; adjustment was impossible. BLACK : NG TIME LIMIT Adjustment could not be completed within the standard number of attempts.
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 and white balance memory contents have been lost. Adjust the black balance and white balance again. Contact your Sony representative if this message continues to appear even after the black balance and white balance have been adjusted again.
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. FILTER selector 4 GAIN switch: Set as low as possible.
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 set position appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen (in display mode 3). 3 Place a white test card under the same lighting conditions as the subject to be shot and zoom up to it.
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. 4 AUTO W/B BAL switch The switch returns to the center position, and the adjustment is executed. During adjustment, the message “WHITE : OP” is displayed on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3).
The white balance adjustment ends in a second with the message “WHITE : OK”, and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in the memory (A or B) that was selected in step 1. Approximate color temperature of the object Note If the camera has a zoom lens with an automatic iris, the iris may hunt 1) during the adjustment. To prevent this, adjust the iris gain knob (marked with IG, IS, or S) on the lens. For more information, refer to the lens operation manual. .........................................
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 Error message Meaning WHITE : NG LOW LEVEL The white video level is too low. Either make open the lens iris or increase the gain. WHITE : NG The color temperature is too high.
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 White Balance” on page 4-6. White balance memory Values stored in memory are held until the white balance is next adjusted.
4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter This section describes the shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter of the camcorder, and describes the procedure for selecting the shutter speed and mode. 4-2-1 Shutter Modes 4 The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and the shutter speeds that can be selected are listed below. Selectable shutter modes and speeds Mode Shutter speed Application Standard HDW-730 (59.
Mode Shutter speed Application EVS a) (Enhanced Vertical HDW-730 (59.94I format)/ HDW-750: 1/60 sec. (fixed) Improved vertical resolution. However, the sensitivity and dynamic range are reduced. definition System) HDW-730 (50I format)/ HDW-750P (50I fomrat): 1/50 sec. (fixed) a) For an HDW-750P, operating with the 25PsF format, this function is not available. 4 Notes • Whatever the operating mode of the electronic shutter, the sensitivity of the CCD decreases with increasing shutter speed.
4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed Use the SHUTTER selector to select a shutter mode or a standard-mode shutter speed. To set the shutter speed in ECS mode, with the SHUTTER switch set to ON and the ECS mode selected, use the MENU knob for adjustment. You can use the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu to narrow the range of choice in advance, or to select in advance whether or not you use ECS.
2 Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL. 4 SHUTTER selector 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.
3 4 Before the message from step 2 disappears, push the SHUTTER selector to SEL again and repeat until the desired mode or speed appears. Pushing the SHUTTER selector to SEL repeatedly allows you to cycle through the settings of mode and speed preselected on the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu. Note that all modes and all standard-mode speeds listed in the table on page 4-12 are preselected using the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu. Standard mode ECS mode 1/100 for the HDW-730 (59.
Setting the shutter speed in ECS mode Follow the procedure below. 4 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, until the desired frequency appears.
The frequency range can be changed as shown below. HDW-730 (59.94I format): 60.0 to 4300 Hz HDW-730 (50I format): 50.0 to 4700 Hz HDW-750: 30.0 to 4300 Hz HDW-750P (50I format): 25.0 to 4700 Hz HDW-750P (25PsF format): 25.0 to 2100 Hz 4 When an RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is connected You can set the shutter speed of ECS with the rotary encoder of the RM-B150.
1 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob. The TOP menu appears. 4 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 the viewfinder screen. 4 When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to SHT ENABLE, then push the MENU knob.
The SHT ENABLE page appears, and the current settings are displayed on the page. The menu is for a camcorder which operates with the 59.94I format. 4 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 a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 6 Turn the MENU knob until ON appears, then push the MENU knob.
4-3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to enable the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent white crush from the subject on which a spot light is turned. The reference value for the lens iris can be set within the following range with respect to the standard value. • 0.25: about 0.25 stop further open • 0.5: about 0.5 stop further open • 0.75: about 0.
The AUTO IRIS page appears. 4 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 a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 4 Turn the MENU knob until ON appears, then push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of the selected item changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark. The IRIS OVERRIDE is set to ON. 5 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF.
To open the iris by 0.25 stop: Turn the MENU knob further counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera. One bar (s) appears in the upper part to the left of the F number in the iris indication. To open the iris by 0.5 stop: Turn the MENU knob further counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera. One bar (x) appears in the upper part to the left of the F number in the iris indication. To open the iris by 0.
To close the iris by 0.75 stop: Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camera. Two bars (sx) appear in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication. 4 To close the iris by 1 stop: Turn the MENU knob further clockwise as seen from the front of the camera. Two bars (xx) appear in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication. Opening the lens iris Iris opened by 0.25 stop Iris opened by 0.5 stop Iris opened by 0.
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. Selecting the automatic iris window 1 Follow the procedure of steps 1 and 2 described in “Changing the reference value” on page 4-21 to display the AUTO IRIS page. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to IRIS WINDOW IND.
5 Turn the MENU knob until the desired auto iris window appears, then push the MENU knob. The shaded parts in the illustrations indicate the area where light detection occurs. 4 Auto iris window The z mark at the left of the selected item changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark. If you select VARIABLE, the following items become effective and you can set the window of the desired size. Set each item to the desired size.
6 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. Or close the cover of the Menu Operating section. The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder. 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.
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. 4 For the audio level of the signal to be recorded in audio channel CH-3 or CH-4 Only automatic adjustment of the audio level is available.
4 MIC LEVEL control 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 IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors to REAR. To adjust and record both of channels 1 and 2, set the both AUDIO IN CH-1 and AUDIO IN CH-2 switches to REAR. 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) corresponding to the channel selected in step 1 to MANUAL.
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 level is too high. Corresponding peak value Off 4 Those bars go on. These bars go on.
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-2) controls, confirm the setting of the MIC LEVEL control.
4 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 CH-2 switch(es) corresponding to the channel to be adjusted and recorded to FRONT. For detailed information, see “Recording the stereo sound” on page 5-18. 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) for the desired channel(s) selected in step 1 to MANUAL.
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 second bar from the top may turn on occasionally, but do not allow the top bar to go on. If it goes on, the audio level is too high. Note You cannot adjust the audio level of the L channel and R channel separately even if the stereo microphone is connected.
Input level of the audio channels CH-3 and CH-4 The levels of the audio signals recorded in audio channels CH-3 and CH4 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 switches. The XLR connector automatic detection function does not affect audio signals recorded in audio channels CH-3 and CH-4.
When an HDCA-901 camera adaptor is used With an HDCA-901 (not supplied) connected to the camcorder, you can record separate sounds on audio channels 3 and 4. To record external audio signals from the HDCA-901 on audio channels 3 and 4, change the setting of CAMERA ADAPTER to ENABL on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu. In such a case, the external audio signals are recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 regardless of the settings of AUDIO CH3/4 on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
4-5 Setting the Time Data 4-5-1 Setting the Time Code The time code setting range is from 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 : 59 : 29 (hour : minute : second : frame). Follow the procedure below to set the time code. 4 HOLD button RESET button Setting the time code 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.
2 Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET. 3 4 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. 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 down the HOLD button moves the flashing digit one to the left. ADVANCE: Increments the value of the flashing digit. Pressing this button while holding down the HOLD button decrements the flashing digit.
To set the drop frame mode/non-drop frame mode (only for the 59.94I format model, that is, an HDW-750 and an HDW-730 which operates with the 59.94I format) 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. 4 To make the time code continuous When the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to R-RUN, recording a number of scenes on the tape normally produces continuous time codes.
4-5-3 Setting the User Bits By setting the user bits (up to 8 hexadecimal digits), you can record user information such as the date, time, or scene number on the time code track. Follow the procedure below to set the user bits. 4 HOLD button RESET button Setting the user bits 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to DATA.
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 the HOLD button moves the flashing digit one to the left. ADVANCE: Increments the value of the flashing digit. Pressing this button while holding down the HOLD button decrements the flashing digit.
4-5-4 Synchronizing the Time Code You can synchronize the internal time code generator of this camcorder with an external generator for the regeneration of an external time code. You can also synchronize the time code generators of external VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder. Connections for time code synchronization Connect both the reference video signal and the external time code as illustrated below.
Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders for time code synchronization TEST OUT a) TC OUT Reference camcorder 4 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 an HKDW-702 (not supplied) is installed, the down-converted video signal of the camcorder cannot be used as the reference signal. When interconnecting a number of camcorders, output the HD analog component signal (HD-Y signal) from the TEST OUT connector.
Procedure for time code synchronization Follow the procedure below to synchronize the time code. 4 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.
5 4 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 code. After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect the external time code without losing the synchronization. However, the synchronization will be disrupted if you connect or disconnect the time code during recording.
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 external power supply to the DC IN connector before removing the battery pack. You may lose time code synchronization if you remove the battery pack first.
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.
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 switch from the OFF position to the ON position. 4 Note The display of the TOP menu is inhibited according to AT circuit board switch settings inside the camcorder. Refer to the Maintenance Manual for more information.
• 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. 4 • PAINT menu This menu contains items for making detailed image adjustments while using a waveform monitor to monitor the waveforms output by the camera. Support of a video engineer is usually required to use this menu.
4-6-2 Basic Use of the Menu When you open the cover, the MENU ON/OFF switch appears. If the MENU ON/OFF switch is set to ON, the USER menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON/ OFF switch to OFF. This section explains operations on the USER menu. If an HKDW-702 (not supplied) and/or HKDW-703 (not supplied) are not equipped with your camcorder, some of items on the USER menu pages are not displayed.
1 Switch the MENU ON/OFF switch from OFF to ON. The USER menu will be displayed. 4 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 viewfinder screen. In this case, go to step 2. 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to desired page. Scrolls downward. Scrolls upward.
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 MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired item. Turning the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera: Moves the t mark up continuously. Turning the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camera: Moves the t mark down continuously.
5 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 4 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 camera. To decrease a setting value Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camera. As turning the MENU knob, the setting increases or decreases one step by one step.
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 / ESCAPE switch is set to CANCEL/ PRST, the message “CANCEL?” appears. To cancel the previous setting, push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/ PRST again.
To move to another page 1 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark 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 ? mark appears in front of the page number. The camcorder is in page selecting mode. 2 Turn the MENU knob until the desired page appears. 3 Push the MENU knob when the desired page appears.
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 The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to add the new page to the USER menu. On the USER 1 page, the items are already set at the factory. USER 2 to USER 5 pages are blank.
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 page 4 4 After confirming the t mark at the left of Add New Item, push the MENU knob. The page on which you can add items appears.
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 under the new item. 3 Add the remaining items by repeating steps 1 and 2. You can add up to 10 items on one page. When the 10th item is registered, Add New Item disappears.
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 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the position where you want to move the item, then push the MENU knob. The item selected in step 1 moves to the position that you selected in step 2. In the above example, MASTER BLACK is moved to the top and other items are moved down one at a time.
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. 4 Keep pushing the MENU knob for about 1.5 seconds. In the above example, a blank row is inserted between MASTER BLACK and WHITE CH. Note You cannot insert a blank row on a page where 10 items have been already registered.
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 4 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 the t mark to USER MENU CUSTOMIZE, then push the MENU knob. When the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears. Follow the procedure below.
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 appears. 4 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired page, then push the MENU knob. The selected page is added to the last page of the USER menu. To cancel adding a page Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to ESC at the right top of the screen, then push the MENU knob. The EDIT PAGE appears again.
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. 4 3 Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST again. In the above example, the VF DISP 2 page is deleted.
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 a z mark. The message “PUSH TO PAGE INSERT” appears at the right top of the screen. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the position where you want to move the page selected in step 1.
4-7 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen 4 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 switch is set to ON, the items for which an “ON” setting was made in the VF DISP1 page of the USER menu or with related switches are displayed at the top and bottom of the screen.
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. 4 qh,qj,qk and ql appear only when color bars are displayed. 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 the zoom lens, between wide angle and telephoto. 3 Color temperature This shows the currently selected color temperature.
4 5 DC IN/battery indicator This shows the battery voltage of an internal battery pack or an external battery connected to the DC IN connector. When the power is supplied from an external battery pack connected to the DC IN connector, DC IN appears. When the DISP VOLT item is set to OFF on the VF DISP 2 page of the USER menu, the battery indicator does not appear, except when the Anton Bauer battery or BP-M50/M100 battery pack is used.
9 Remaining tape This indicator indicates the remaining tape recording time (in minutes) of the VTR. Example of remaining tape indicator Display Tape time remaining F - 30 Full to 30 minutes 30 - 25 30 to 25 minutes 25 - 20 25 to 20 minutes 20 - 15 20 to 15 minutes 15 - 10 15 to 10 minutes 10 - 5 10 to 5 minutes 5-0 5 to 2 minutes 5 - 0 (flashing) Less than 2 minutes 4 0 Audio level These indicators indicate the level of audio channel 1 and channel 2.
qa Shutter speed This indicator indicates the shutter speed or the shutter mode. However, if the SHUTTER switch is set to OFF, nothing is displayed. 1/33, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 Shutter speed (in seconds): in standard mode. a) ECS: ECS mode EVS: S-EVS mode 4 a) The available shutter speeds depend on the model. For details, see “4-2-1 Shutter Modes” on page 4-12. qs Gain This indicator indicates the gain (in dB) of the video amplifier, as set by the GAIN selector.
qh ID number indicator This indicates the ID number selected from ID 1 to ID 4. This indicator is displayed when the color bars are displayed and recorded together with the color bars. qj Date and time indicator This shows the date and time of recording. This indicator is displayed when the color bars are displayed and recorded together with the color bars. qk Model name and serial number indicator This shows the model name and serial number of the camcorder.
4-7-2 Selecting the Display Items To select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen from the VF DISP 1 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. 4 CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch MENU knob 1 MENU ON/OFF switch 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.
The VF DISPLAY page appears. The current settings of items appear to the right of each item. 4 You can select the following items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen on the VF DISP 1 or VF DISP 2 page.
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 an internal battery pack or an external battery connected to the DC IN connector. DISP DC IN Displayed when the power is supplied from an external battery connected to the DC IN connector. DISP WRR RF LVL Displays the reception level of the wireless microphone. DISP TIME CODE Displays the time code.
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 display mode are as follows: Setting change and adjustment progress messages and display modes Y: Message is displayed. N: Message is not displayed.
Message display condition Message Display mode setting 1 2 3 When the black or white E.g. WHITE : OK N Y Y balance has been adjusted For more information, see Section “4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance” (page 4-1). 4 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 to change it.
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 an HKDW-702 is installed and the NTSC viewfinder and/or the NTSC monitor are connected, all markers and zebra patterns are not displayed if DOWN CON MODE is set to CROP on the OUTPUT SEL page of the USER menu, even if the marker display is set to ON.
The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. 4 You can select displaying or not-displaying for the following item. 4-76 Item Contents MARKER Not to display all markers, set to OFF. CENTER To display the center marker, set to ON. CENTER MARK To select the type center marker (1 to 4), when CENTER is set to ON. SAFETY ZONE To display the safety zone, set to ON. SAFETY AREA To select the safety zone range (80%, 90%, 92.5 % or 95 %), when SAFETY ZONE is set to ON.
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 the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 2 Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of the selected item changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark.
4-7-5 Setting the Viewfinder Use the VF SETTING page of the USER menu to select items related to the viewfinder. 4 CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE swtich MENU knob 1 MENU ON/OFF switch 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 page appears, and push the MENU knob.
The VF SETTING page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. 4 Item Content ZEBRA Turns the zebra display on or off. a) ZEBRA SELECT Selects ZEBRA 1, ZEBRA 2 or BOTH. ZEBRA 1 DET. LVL Adjusts the level of the zebra 1 (70%) display. ZEBRA 2 DET. LVL Adjusts the level of the zebra 2 (100%) display. ASPECT Turns the aspect MARKER display on or off. VF DETAIL LEVEL Adjusts the sharpness in the viewfinder (–99 to 0 to 99).
3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 4 4 Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of the selected item changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark. 5 To continue setting other items, repeat steps 3 and 4.
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 ID page is recorded superimposed on the picture. Use the following procedure. 4 CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE swtich MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch Selecting the shot data for superimposed recording 1 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The SHOT DISP page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. 4 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 NAME Selects whether or not the model name is superimposed (ON or OFF). SHOT SERIAL NO Selects whether or not the serial number is superimposed (ON or OFF).
3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 4 Turn the MENU knob to select whether or not to record the selected item superimposed on the picture, and push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of the selected item changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark.
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 setting can be changed using the SHOT DISP page of the USER menu. 4 Note When the menu is displayed, the shot ID is not displayed even if the color bar signal is output. Follow the procedure below to set the shot ID.
2 Turn the MENU knob until the SHOT ID page appears, and push the MENU knob. 4 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the ID (one of ID-1 to ID-4) you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The window for entering the shot ID appears. The r mark appears over the top of the character on the character entry row. You can now enter the characters (character setting mode).
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.
2 Turn the MENU knob until the r mark moves to the character position that you want to select, then push the MENU knob. Example: To change the “S” to “D” Move the r mark to D. D appears under the ? mark. 4 Push the MENU knob. The ? mark changes to the r mark.
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 at a time. 4 Move the r mark over INS. Push the MENU knob. Space Move the r mark over RET, then push the MENU knob. The ? mark over the space on the character entry row changes to a r mark.
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 row changes to a r mark. 4 5 Repeat step 4 to enter remaining characters. 6 When you finish entering characters, turn the MENU knob to move the r mark over END, then push the MENU knob.
4-7-8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows 4 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 • GPS window (only when an HKDW-704 GPS UNIT is attached) For detailed information on the GPS window, refer to the OPERATION MANUAL supplied with an HKDW-704. ABNORMAL window This window allows you to confirm why the (warning) indicator lights.
FUNCTION window This menu is for a camcorder which operates with 59.94I format. 4 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, the output signal of BNC connectors (HD SDI connector, VBS/SDI OUT connector and TEST OUT connectors) and the currently selected format. AUDIO STATUS window This window allows you to confirm the following items related to audio.
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 CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch as the STATUS ON/ SEL / OFF switch when the MENU ON/OFF switch is set to OFF (when the cover is closed, OFF is automatically selected). 4 By pushing the STATUS ON/SEL / OFF switch up to ON/SEL, the confirmation window appears.
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. 4 The SET STATUS page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. Item Content ABNORMAL Selects whether or not the ABNORMAL window is displayed (ON or OFF).
3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 4 4 Turn the MENU knob to select whether or not to DISPLAY the selected window, then push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of the selected item changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark.
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 viewfinder screen. 3 When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to move t mark to GENLOCK, then push the MENU knob.
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 a z mark and the z mark at the left of GENLOCK setting changes to a ? mark. 4 2 Turn the MENU knob until OFF appears, then push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of GENLOCK changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of GENLOCK setting changes to a z mark. And the setting is executed.
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 input in to the GENLOCK IN connector is displayed on the viewfinder screen while you are pressing the RETURN switch on the lens.
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 switches the gain of the video amplifier. 4 Follow the procedure below to set the gain. 1 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The GAIN SW page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. 4 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 value corresponding to the H position of the GAIN selector. GAIN TURBO Sets the gain value corresponding to TURBO GAIN button selection.
3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 4 4 Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of the selected item changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark.
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 is output from the HD SDI OUT connector. Follow the procedure below to select the output signal. 1 4 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
4 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 SEL a) Selects the type of the video signal to be output from the VBS/SDI OUT connector (one of VBS/SDI b) /OFF). When OFF is selected, the down converter stops. This saves power.c) TEST OUT SELECT a) Selects the type of the video signal to be output from the TEST OUT connector.
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 down converter automatically operates even if REAR BNC OUT SEL is set to OFF.
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 4 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 494 to display the WHITE page of the PAINT menu. The WHITE page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item.
Item Content COLOR TEMP 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 Adjusts the value more precisely when the color temperature adjustment through COLOR TEMP is not satisfactory. R GAIN Only the value of R GAIN is changed. B GAIN Only the value of B GAIN is changed. 4 The above table shows the adjustment of the white balance of channel A.
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. 4 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 4-94 to display the OFFSET WHT page of the OPERATION menu. The OFFSET WHT page appears.
2 Item Content OFFSET WHITE 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 Sets the offset for the white balance of channel A, using the color temperature. Adjust the value while looking at the real image because error tends to be bigger for adjustment of high color temperature. COLOR FINE Adjusts the value more precisely if the adjustment by WARM-COOL is not satisfactory.
3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 4 4 Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of the selected item changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark. 5 To continue another setting , repeat steps 3 and 4.
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 page appears, and push the MENU knob. The FUNCTION 1 page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. Item Content ASSIGN SW 1 Assigns the function to ASSIGN 1 (push-type) switch.
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 the MENU knob. The ASS <1> or <2> SEL window corresponding to the selected switch appears. ASS <1> SEL window 4 Scrolls down on the window.
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) TEST OUT CHARACTER Assigns the function to switch whether or not the characters are mixed to the video signal to be output from the TEST OUT connector.
a) 4 When an HKDW-703 is not installed, even though you can assign this function to the ASSIGN 1 switch on the ASS <1> SEL window, the ASSIGN 1 switch does not work. 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.
Function Content MARKER ON/OFF Assigns the ON/OFF function to display all markers.a) ZEBRA ON/OFF Assigns the zebra pattern display function to the switch. a) Even when MARKER is set to OFF on the MARKER page of the USER menu, the ASSIGN 2 switch allows you to display or not to display all markers. 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.
4-8-6 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” on page 4-94 to display the TIME/DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu. 4 The t mark is placed at ADJUST. 2 Push the MENU knob. The TIME ADJUST setting window appears.
Item 3 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. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 4 Turn the MENU knob to display the desired value, and push the MENU knob.
To cancel the setting Before performing the operation in step 6, move the t mark to ESC on the right top of the window and push the MENU knob. Or push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE side. All settings or changes are discarded and the TIME/DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu appears. 4 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.
3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to LENS FILE SELECT, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. 4 Turn the MENU knob until the lens file No. in use appears, and push the MENU knob. The z mark changes to the t mark and the ? mark at the left of the lens No. changes to a z mark. The selected lens file is loaded.
4-9 Saving/Loading User Menu Data to/from Memory Stick 4 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 the Memory Stick. You can use a Memory Stick with memory capacity of up to 64 MB with the camcorder. For detailed information on the scene file, see “4-11 Using the Scene Files” on page 4-135.
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. 4 Memory Stick Inserting the Memory Stick. Note If it does not fit into the slot properly or if there is some resistance when you insert it, the Memory Stick may be turned around or upside down. Do not force the Memory Stick into the slot.
Removing the Memory Stick Open the cover of the Memory Stick compartment. Push the eject button after confirming that the ACCESS indicator (access indicator) is not lit. The Memory Stick pops out. 4 ACCESS indicator EJECT button MEMORY STICK OPEN button Removing the Memory Stick Note Do not remove the Memory Stick while the ACCESS indicator is lit. The camcorder is reading or writing data on the Memory Stick.
Write protect switch on the Memory Stick 4 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, bend, or submit the Memory Stick to external shock. • Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick. • Avoid getting liquids on the Memory Stick.
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. 4 Saving data to the Memory Stick You can save up to 100 user files in the Memory Stick. Insert the Memory Stick, then follow the procedure below. 1 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
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 the MENU knob. The P00 USER SAVE window appears. 4 The ? mark is displayed to the left of P00 at the top left of the window. In this case, you can change the page. You can use up to 20 pages, from P00 to P19, to save user files in the Memory Stick.
4 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file number appears, and push the MENU knob. When P00 page is selected By pushing the MENU knob when the ? mark is placed at the left of P00, the t mark moves to DISPLAY MODE. 4 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file No., and push the MENU knob. The file number indicated as NEW FILE is vacant. The file number where data already has been saved, the file name is displayed.
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 stop overwriting, press the MENU knob. To overwrite, move the t mark to YES (YES blinks) and push the MENU knob. You can select the contents of the user file to be displayed on the page.
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 4 Error message Reason Action NO MEMORY STICK (flashing) No Memory Stick is inserted. Insert or reinsert the Memory Stick. MEMORY STICK LOCKED The write protect switch on Set the write protect switch the Memory Stick is set to to the write enable position. the write protect position.
3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to USER FILE LOAD, and push the MENU knob. The P00 USER LOAD window appears. 4 4 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file No. appears, and push the MENU knob. When P00 page is selected By pushing the MENU knob when the ? mark is placed at the left of P00, the t mark moves to DISPLAY MODE.
5 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file number to be loaded, and push the MENU knob. 4 The message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS ” appears and the ACCESS indicator is on. When the loading is completed, the message “COMPLETE!” appears and the ACCESS indicator also goes off. The setting data is loaded in the camcorder from the Memory Stick. Note The data loaded from the Memory Stick overwrite the data saved in the camcorder.
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 Reason Action NO MEMORY STICK (flashing) No Memory Stick is inserted. Insert or reinsert the Memory Stick. MEMORY STICK ERROR (flashing) Circuit or Memory Stick fault. Recheck, and consult a Sony representative. The Memory Stick contains data that cannot be loaded with this camcorder.
Setting the File ID Before data is saved to 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 page. 2 Push the MENU knob. 4 The F. ID window where you can set the file ID appears.
3 Follow the procedure of steps 4 and 5 described in “4-7-7 Setting the Shot ID” on page 4-84 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 MENU knob to move the r mark to END, then push the MENU knob. The USER FILE page appears. File ID set in step 3 Perform operations from step 3 in “Saving data to the Memory Stick” on page 4-122.
Selecting the display contents You can select the contents of the file to be displayed on the USER SAVE window and USER LOAD window. 4 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to DISPLAY MODE, and push the MENU knob. 2 Turn the MENU knob untile the desired type of the display contents appears, and then push the MENU knob. Item Contents ALL File ID (10 characters) and store date (year/month/date) F.
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 settings. You can change them. The changed data are treated as preset settings. 4 For detailed information on how to change the factory settings, see the Maintenance Manual.
3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to USER PRESET, and push the MENU knob. 4 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 the MENU knob. Settings for all items in the USER menu are reset to the standard settings.
4-11 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 scene files in a Memory Stick. Beyond that, you can load data stored in the Memory Stick into the camcorder memory.
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 4-94 to display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu. The SCENE FILE page appears. 4 If you want to set a file ID for the data to be stored, set the file ID before going to the step 2. For detailed information on setting the file ID, see “Setting the file ID” on page 4-144. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to SCENE STORE, and then push the MENU knob.
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.
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. 4 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 “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. To overwrite, move the t mark to YES (YES blinks) and push the MENU knob.
1 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file No. appears, and then push the MENU knob. 4 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file No., and then push tthe MENU knob. The message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS ” appears. When the storing is completed, the message “COMPLETE!” appears, and the ACCESS indicator also goes off.
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 push the MENU knob. You can select the contents of the user file to be displayed on the page. 4 For details, see “Selecting the display contents” on page 4-144.
When SCENE WHITE DATA is set to ON: Data of the white balance selected when you store the scene file is stored. For example, when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A, the adjusted values in memory A are stored in the scene file, when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST, the preset value is stored. When SCENE WHITE DATA is set to OFF: Data of the white balance is not stored in the scene file.
2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to 5FILE SAVE T MEM 1-5, and then push the MENU knob. 4 The message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS ” appears. When the storing is completed, the message “COMPLETE!” appears and the ACCESS indicator goes off. To cancel the storing Before pushing the MENU knob in step 2, move the t mark to ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and push the MENU knob. The SCENE STORE page appears again.
Setting the file ID Before the file is saved as a scene file, it is useful to set a file ID 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 SCENE FILE page. 4 2 Push the MENU knob. The F. ID window where you can set the file ID appears.
3 Follow the procedure of steps 4 and 5 described in “4-7-7 Setting the Shot ID” on page 4-84 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 4 When you finish entering the file ID, turn the MENU knob to move the r mark to END, and then push the MENU knob. The SCENE FILE page appears.
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 4-94 to display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu. 4 The SCENE FILE page appears. 2 Load the scene file. To load the scene file stored in the camcorder Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file No., and push the MENU knob. The s which is displayed at the left of the file No. changes to x.
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 knob. 4 The P00 SCENE RECALL window appears. On the P00 page, the scene files saved in the camcorder memory are displayed. You can also recall the scene file stored in the camcorder memory on this page.
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 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file No. appears, and push MENU knob. 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file No., and then push the MENU knob. 4 The message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS ” appears. When the loading is completed, the message “COMPLETE!” appears. The camcorder is set up according to the loaded scene file. For the file No.
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. 4 1 Turn the MENU knob until the SCENE RECALL page which contains the desired scene files appears, and push the MENU knob. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to 5FILE LOAD t MEM 1-5, and then push the MENU knob. The message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS ” appears.
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 the camcorder memory. • When there is a file where no data is stored (NO FILE is displayed), a file that has the same file number is not overwritten in the camcorder.
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 to the settings saved in the reference file (standard settings). For detailed information on the items subject to the reference file, see the Maintenance Manual. 4 On the SCENE FILE page, turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to STANDARD, then push the MENU knob. The s, which is displayed at the left of STANDARD, changes to x.
4-12 Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a Memory Stick A Memory Stick enables you to save user files, scene files, lens files, reference files and ALL files. When you insert a Memory Stick with a menu opened, a preset menu page related to the desired file from among five kinds of files is automatically displayed. This allows you to jump to the file page saved and used in the Memory Stick. You can select the file page to be displayed using the MEMORY STICK page of the FILE menu.
3 4 4 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired file page appears. Item Contents OFF Disables this function. USER Jumps to the USER FILE page. ALL Jumps to the ALL FILE page. SCENE Jumps to the SCENE FILE page. LENS Jumps to the LENS FILE 1 page. REFER Jumps to the REFERENCE page. USER 1 Jumps to the USER 1 page. Press the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of MS IN > JUMP TO changes to an t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to the z mark.
5-1 Power Supply The following power supplies can be used with the camcorder. • BP-L60A Lithium-ion Battery Pack • BP-M50/M100 Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable Battery Pack • AC power using the AC-550/550CE or AC-DN2B AC adaptor 5-1-1 Using a Battery Pack When a BP-L60A Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for about 90 minutes. Before use, charge the battery pack with a BC-L120 Battery Charger. It takes about 2.5 hours to charge one BP-L60A.
Attaching a battery pack 1 Press a battery pack against the back of the camcorder, aligning the side line of a battery pack with the line on the camcorder. Back of camcorder BP-L60A/M50/ M100 Align these lines. 5 2 Slide a battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder.
Detaching a battery pack Holding the button in, pull a battery pack up.
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 an external battery begins to fail and an internal battery pack is also used Remove the DC output cable from the DC IN connector. The power source will switch to an internal battery pack.
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 the AC-DN2B AC adaptor Mount an 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. AC-DN2B 5 to wall outlet Connecting to an AC power source using the AC-DN2B AC Adaptor 5-1-4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System By fitting the camcorder with the Anton Bauer Ultralight system, and setting the LIGHT switch to AUTO, you can switch the light on and off automatically as you start and stop VTR operation.
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 5 Adjusting the position to the left or right 1 Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring. 2 Slide the viewfinder to the most convenient position. 3 Tighten the viewfinder left-right positioning ring.
Adjusting the position backward or forward 5 Adjusting the position backward or forward 1 Loosen the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and the LOCK knob. 2 Slide the viewfinder longitudinally to the most convenient position. 3 Tighten the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and the LOCK knob.
5-2-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen Adjusting the viewfinder focus Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest. Diopter adjusting ring 5 Adjusting the viewfinder focus Adjusting the viewfinder screen Adjust the brightness, contrast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the control shown below.
5-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder Viewfinder stopper 5 Detaching the viewfinder 1 Point the viewfinder barrel up or down. 2 Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring. 3 Holding the viewfinder stopper up, slide the viewfinder in the direction indicated by the arrow and detach it.
4 Remove the viewfinder cable and microphone cable from the clamps and disconnect them. The viewfinder rotation bracket By fitting a BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (not supplied), you can rotate the viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder. For more information, refer to the BKW-401 manual.
5-2-4 Detaching the Eyepiece Removing the eyepiece gives a clear view of the screen further away. It is also easy to remove dust from the viewfinder screen and mirror when the eyepiece is detached. 1 Turn the eyepiece locking ring fully counterclockwise to line up the red match mark on the locking ring with the red match mark on the viewfinder barrel. Locking ring 5 Locking ring match mark Match mark on the viewfinder barrel 2 Detach the eyepiece.
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 with that of the eyepiece locking ring, then insert the eyepiece into the viewfinder barrel. 5 Match mark on the end of eyepiece 3 Turn the eyepiece locking ring clockwise until its “LOCK” indication arrow points to the match mark on the viewfinder barrel.
5-3 Mounting the Lens Follow the procedure below to mount the lens. For information about using the lens, refer to the lens manual. Lens mount securing rubber 5 Mounting the lens 1 Push the lens locking lever up and remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount. 2 Align the center slot in the lens mount with the center pin on the lens, and insert the lens into the mount. 3 Holding the lens in place, push the lens locking lever down to mount the lens.
5-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length If the lens does not stay in focus properly as you zoom from telephoto to wide angle, adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the plane of the lens mounting flange to the imaging plane). Make this adjustment after mounting or changing the lens. Adjusting the flange focal length The position of the controls for adjusting the flange focal length vary somewhat from lens to lens. Check the identification of the various controls in the lens manual.
5 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 Tighten the F.f or F.B ring fixing screws.
5-5 Audio Input System 5-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone The MIC IN connector is the XLR-5-pin (female), so the supplied stereo microphone attached to the camcorder can be used. Attaching in the supplied microphone in the microphone holder 1 Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder clamp. 5 Loosen the screw. Clamp of the Microphone holder Open the clamp. 2 Place the microphone in the microphone holder. Place the microphone in the holder so that “UP” is at the top. Tighten the screw.
3 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector, then set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired recording channel to FRONT or F. Connect to the MIC IN connector. 5 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 signals of the stereo sound in channels 1 and 2, set both AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 switches to FRONT.
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 condenser microphone that requires external power (phantom power), set the LINE/ MIC/+48 V ON switch to +48 V ON. If the microphone being used does not require external power (dynamic microphone), set the LINE/MIC/+48 V ON switch to MIC.
Note AUDIO IN 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 5 You can attach an external microphone to the camcorder by using the CAC-12 Microphone Holder (not supplied). Additionally, by using the CRS-3P Cradle Suspension (not supplied), you can reduce the mechanical vibration noise from the VTR, and can also attach a long microphone.
2 Remove the external microphone holder attachment screws. 3 Attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder.
4 Open the CAC-12 and remove the microphone adaptor. Open the CAC-12. Microphone adaptor Loosen the screw. 5 5 Mount the assembly from step 1 in the CAC-12. Close the CAC-12. Tighten the screw.
6 Mount the microphone into the cradle suspension. Microphone 5 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 you connect to AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 is of the internal batteries type, set the appropriate LINE/MIC/+48V ON switch to MIC.
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 following attachment procedure. (The WRR-860A is taken as an example below.) Refer to the UHF portable turner manual for more information.
2 Insert the WRR-855A/855B, and fasten the four fixing screws. WRR-855A/ 855B 5 Set the AUDIO IN switch to WIRELESS for the channel to be used. For the operation of the WRR-855A/855B, refer to the manual supplied with the WRR-855A/855B.
Fitting the WRR-860A (Using a Battery Pack) 1 5 (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 screws. 2 Loosen the adjustment screws. 3 Adjust the tuner fitting position for a BP-L60A/M50/M100 Battery Pack to be attached, and tighten the adjustment screws to fix its position. 4 Attach the BETACAM holder kit supplied with the tuner. (2) Attach the battery pack.
2 Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting. WRR-860A 5 3 Connect the tuner power cord to the DC OUT connector of the camcorder, and the audio output cable to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector. Set the LINE/MIC/ +48 V ON switch for the channel to which the audio out cable is attached to MIC.
5-5-4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment Connect the audio output connector of the audio equipment that supplies the line input signal to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector. Set the LINE/MIC/ +48 V ON switch for the channel to which the audio signal source is connected to LINE.
5-6 Tripod Mounting You can easily mount and dismount the camcorder on a tripod by using the VCT-14 tripod adaptor (not supplied). 1 Attach a tripod adaptor to the tripod. Tripod adaptor Camera mount 5 2 Mount the camcorder on a tripod adaptor. Slide the camcorder forward along the groove in the adaptor until it clicks.
Removing the camcorder from a tripod adaptor Red button Lever While pressing the red button against the lever, move the lever in the direction indicated by the arrow. 5 Removing the camcorder from a tripod adapter Note A tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed. If this happens, press the red button against the lever a second time and move the lever as shown below until the pin returns to the stowed position.
5-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below.
Attaching Clip Pull up the strap to lock the fitting. Attaching the shoulder strap 5 Removing Press here and pull in the direction shown by the arrow to release.
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. Bottom 5 Shoulder pad Adjusting the shoulder pad position 1 Loosen the two screws. 2 Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is in the most convenient position. 3 Tighten the screws.
5-9 Putting On the Rain Cover Attach a rain cover as illustrated below. You can operate various switches and controls, and mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor with the rain cover attached. When a shoulder belt is not used, cover the holes on the rain cover with caps. When you use a shoulder belt, use these holes. For details, see the following diagram. 5 Rear Front Velcro tape Drawstring Pass the shoulder strap post clearly through this hole on the rain cover.
Insert the viewfinder barrel here with the eyecup out and fasten the drawings around the eyecup.
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 remote control unit, remote control mode is canceled.
— VTR START button (VTR button on the lens and the ASSIGN 1 switch to which the REC SWITCH function is assigned) (When the VTR START/STOP item on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to RM.) For detailed information on this function, see the following “Function of the VTR START button when the remote control unit is connected”. • 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 The setting of the camcorder returns to the setting in effect before the remote control unit was connected. By setting the menu setting, the setting of the paint adjustment made with the remote control unit can be retained even after the remote control unit is removed from the camcorder. For details, see “Structure of the paint adjustment data” on the next page.
Structure of the paint adjustment data Non-volatile memory Setup menu of the camcorder RM-B150 Independent data region MASTER BLACK MASTER GAMMA KNEE POINT DETAIL LEVEL R/B GAIN Remote control R/B BLACK data region MASTER BLACK MASTER GAMMA KNEE POINT DETAIL LEVEL R/B GAIN R/B BLACK Hardware of the camera 5 RM-B150 connected or not connected 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
5 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 return to the settings that were in effect before the remote control unit was connected.
6-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting Check the functions of the camcorder before setting out for a shooting session, preferably by operating the camcorder together with a color video monitor. 6-1-1 Preparations for Testing 6 Attach a fully charged battery pack. 2 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID indicator does not appear and that the BATT indicator shows at least five segments. • If the HUMID indicator appears, wait until it disappears.
Condensation If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may form on the head drum. Then, if the camcorder is operated in this state, the tape may adhere to the drum and cause a failure or even permanent damage. Do the following to prevent this from happening. • When moving the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, be sure no cassette is loaded in the camcorder.
Testing the viewfinder 1 2 3 Adjust the position of the viewfinder. 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. Check each of the following operations. • The menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. • Turn the MENU knob and check that the menu page changes to the next page. • Push the MENU knob and check that settings of each item of the selected page are displayed.
• Use the lens extender. • Set the ND FILTER selector to anything but “1”. • Set the reference value of the auto iris to other than the standard value. 6 6 Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL repeatedly, and check that the shutter setting changes on the viewfinder screen. 7 Pointing the camera at a suitable subject, focus the camera and check the picture on the viewfinder screen.
3 Set the iris switch on the lens to AUTO and point the camera at objects of different brightness. Check that the automatic iris adjustment operates correctly. 4 Set the iris switch on the lens to MANUAL and check that turning the iris ring manually adjusts the iris correctly. 5 Set the iris switch on the lens back to AUTO and check the following points when the GAIN selector is moved from L to M to H. • For objects of the same brightness, the iris is adjusted to correspond to the change in setting.
4 Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL. 5 Press the VTR START button and check the following points. • The tape reels are turning. • The counter indication is changing. • The REC indicator in the viewfinder is on. • The RF and SERVO indicators on the display panel are off. 6 Press the VTR START button again and check that the tape stops and that the REC indicator in the viewfinder goes off. 7 Repeat the checks of steps 5 and 6, this time using the VTR button on the lens.
2 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 and CH-2 switches to AUTO. 3 Set the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch to CH-1/2. 4 Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector at a suitable sound source. Check that the level indications for both channels 1 and 2 correspond to the sound level. 5 Set the AUDIO IN CH-3 and CH-4 switches to F. 6 Set the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch to CH-3/4. 7 Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector at a suitable sound source.
2 Connect an earphone to one EARPHONE jack. Check that the speaker sound is cut off and that you can hear the sound from the microphone in the earphone. 3 Turn the MONITOR control and check that the earphone volume changes accordingly. 4 Connect the earphone to the other EARPHONE jack. Check the earphone by repeating step 3. (5) Testing external microphones 6 1 Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors.
(6) Checking the XLR connection automatic detection function Before starting to check, remove the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector if it is connected. 1 Perform operations of steps 1 and 2 explained in “(5) Testing external microphones”. 2 Set the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT. 3 Perform operations of steps 4 and 5 explained in “(5) Testing external microphones”.
(7) Checking the functions of the user bits and time code 1 Set the user bits as required. For more information see “4-5-3 Setting the User Bits”on page 4-38. 2 Set the time code. For more information, see “4-5-1 Setting the Time Code” on page 4-35. 6 3 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN. 4 Press the VTR START button, and check that the tape starts and that the counter indication changes.
6-2 Maintenance 6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads To clean the video heads, 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 the procedure described in “Loading a cassette” (page 3-1). 2 After the cleaning cassette is inserted, the tape runs automatically in PLAY mode for about 3 seconds to clean the head.
Disassembling the eyepiece for cleaning Viewfinder barrel 6 1 Eyecup holder Protecting filter Packing ring Eyecup Detach the eyepiece from the viewfinder barrel. For the detaching procedure, see the following “5-2-4 Detaching the Eyepiece” on page 5-12. 2 Remove the eyecup from the eyecup holder. 3 Remove the protecting filter, together with the packing rig, from inside the eyecup folder. 4 Detach the protecting filter from the packing ring.
Fog-proof filter Depending on the temperature and humidity, the protecting filter may mist because of vapor or your breath. To ensure that the viewfinder is always clear, replace the protecting filter with a fog-proof filter (Part No. 1-547-341-11, not supplied). Fitting the fog-proof filter Replace the protecting filter on the packing ring with the fog-proof filter. Be sure to correctly assemble the fog-proof filter, the packing ring, and the eyecup so that the reassembled eyepiece is waterproof.
6-3 Operation Warnings When a problem occurs either at power on or during operation, warnings are given by the WARNING indicator and TALLY indicator, in the display panel, and in the viewfinder. The speaker and earphone also give audible warnings.
Operation/error messages An operation or error message is displayed in the operation/error message display area in the viewfinder. Operation/error message Meaning AUTO INTERVAL **M**S Indicates the camera is in the Auto Interval Rec mode. **M**S indicates the shooting interval. MANU INTERVAL *FRAME Indicates the camera is in the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode. *FRAME indicates the number of frames.
Operation/error message Meaning Retake Search Failed Appears when the camcorder fails to position the tape at recording starting point when recording using the re-take function. a) Humid Disturbed INT REC Appears when there are portions where recording has failed due to condensation while shooting pictures at intervals (using the interval rec function). ON-BOARD BATTERY EMPTY Appears when the backup battery for the internal clock has been used up.
Notes on CCD image sensors Vertical smear Smear tends to be produced when an extremely bright object is being shot; it is more likely to occur with a faster electronic shutter speed. Vertical tails show on the image. Bright object (mercury lamp, the sun, reflections, etc.) Monitor screen 6 Vertical smear Aliasing When patterns of stripes or lines are shot, they may appear jagged.
Specifications Power voltage 12 +5.0 –1.0 V DC Power consumption HDW-730: 33 W (with 12 V DC supply, when recording) HDW-750/750P: 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.
Video Camera Section General Imager 2/3-type CCD with 2,000,000 pixels Effective picture elements 1920 (H) × 1080 (V) Imager Configuration RGB 3 CCDs Spectral system F1.4 prism system (with quartz filter) A 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 Lens mount Special bayonet type Sensitivity 89.
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/25PsF format) Record/playback time 40 minutes (using BCT-40HD video cassette) (for 59.94I format) 48 minutes (using BCT-40HD video cassette) (for 50I/25PsF format) Fast forward time Approx. 5 minutes (using BCT-40HD video cassette) Rewind time Approx.
Digital video Digital video signal Sampling frequency Quantization Y 74.25 MHz PB/PR 37.125 MHz 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 machine) A Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 –1.0 dB Dynamic range 85 dB min. (emphasis ON) Distortion 0.08% max. Cross talk –70 dB max.
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 an 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 A AUDIO OUT (XLR, 5-pin, male) 0 dBm TC OUT (BNC type) 1.
DC OUT (4-pin) 11 to 17 V DC, maximum current 0.
Camera adaptor HDCA-901 Memory Stick MSA-8A (8MB) MSA-16A (16MB) MSA-32A (32MB) MSA-64A (64 MB) 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-8267-737-A) Optical attachments ND filter (1/8 ND) (Part No. 3-174-685-01) ND filter (1/32 ND) (Part No.
WRT-27 UHF Transmitter BTA-27 UHF Portable Tuner Attachment Kit For Audio equipment described above, confirm whether the connector is male or female and the number of pins on the connector. The audio input connectors of the camcorder are female and 3-pin and the audio output connectors are male and 5-pin. A converting adaptor may be required depending on the audio equipment to be connected to the camcorder.
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” on page 4-47. 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 made using the OPERATION menu, PAINT menu, MAINTENANCE menu, FILE menu and DIAGNOSIS menu. For detailed information on these menus, refer to the Maintenance Manual.
Page Setting items Reference page OUTPUT SEL HD SDI OUT 4-101 REAR BNC OUT SEL TEST OUT SELECT DOWN CON MODE FUNCTION 1 ASSIGN SW <1> 3-22, 3-29, 3-52, 4-37, ASSIGN SW <2> 4-109, 5-18 FRONT MIC SELECT DF/NDF a) END SEARCH LOOP/INTVAL REC LOOP REC TIME TAKE TOTAL TIME REC TIME PRE-LIGHTING A NUMBER OF FRAME TRIGGER INTERVAL VF DISP 1 VF DISP 4-71 VF DISPLAY MODE DISP EXTENDER DISP FILTER DISP WHITE DISP GAIN DISP SHUTTER DISP AUDIO DISP TAPE DISP IRIS a) Only for a camcorder which operates w
Page Setting items Reference page VF DISP 2 DISP ZOOM 4-72 DISP COLOR TEMP. DISP VOLT DISP DC IN DISP TIME CODE DISP WRR RF LVL ‘!’LED MARKER 1 GAIN SHUTTER WHT PRESET ATW RUN EXTENDER FILTER OVERRIDE MARKER 2-47 4-75 A CENTER CENTER MARK SAFETY ZONE SAFETY AREA ASPECT ASPECT SELECT ASPECT MASK ASPECT MASK LVL 100% MARKER GAIN SW GAIN LOW 4-98 GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN TURBO TURBO SW IND.
Page Setting items Reference page VF SETTING ZEBRA 4-78 ZEBRA SELECT ZEBRA1 DET.LVL ZEBRA2 DET.LVL ASPECT VF DETAIL LEVEL VF DTL H LEVEL VF DTL V LEVEL AUTO IRIS IRIS OVERRIDE 4-21 IRIS SPEED CLIP HIGH LIGHT IRIS WINDOW IRIS WINDOW IND.
Page Setting items Reference page SET STATUS STATUS ABNORMAL 4-93 STATUS FUNTION STATUS AUDIO STATUS GPS a) 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 a) Only when an HKDW-704 is installed.
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 depending on the setting in the layer lower than this menu.
Page Items Setting Contents MARKER 2 USER BOX OFF/ON Turns the box cursor on or off. USER BOX WIDTH 1 to 479 Width (from the center to right or left side) USER BOX HEIGHT 1 to 269 Height (from the center to top or bottom) USER BOX H POS. (–480 to 479) H position of the center USER BOX V POS. (–270 to 269) V position of the center CENTER H POS. (–480 to 479) H position of the center marker CENTER V POS.
Page Items Setting Contents TEST OUT TEST OUT MARKER OFF/ON Selects whether or not the marker signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector. TEST OUT VF DISP OFF/ON Selects whether or not the VF DISP display signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector. TEST OUT MENU OFF/ON Selects whether or not the MENU display signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector.
Page Items OFFSET WHT OFFSET WHITE Setting Contents OFF/ON ON: Adds the offset adjusted on this page to the white balance of channel A. WARM COOL Sets the offset for the Color temperature white balance of channel A, using the color display temperature. Adjust the value while looking at the real image because error tends to be greater for adjustment of high color temperature. COLOR FINE (–99 to 99) Adjusts the value more precisely if the adjustment by WARMCOOL is not satisfactory.
Page Items Setting Contents SHT ENABLE SHUTTER ECS OFF/ON Sets the ECS mode to ON or OFF. A SHUTTER 1/33 a) OFF/ON Set 1/33 shutter mode to ON or OFF. SHUTTER 1/50 b) OFF/ON Set 1/50 shutter mode to ON or OFF. SHUTTER 1/100 (1/60) c) OFF/ON Sets 1/100 (1/60) shutter mode to ON or OFF. SHUTTER 1/125 OFF/ON Sets 1/125 shutter mode to ON or OFF. SHUTTER 1/250 OFF/ON Sets 1/250 shutter mode to ON or OFF. SHUTTER 1/500 OFF/ON Sets 1/500 shutter mode to ON or OFF.
PAINT Menu List Page Items Setting Contents SW STATUS GAMMA OFF/ON Turns the gamma correction on or off. BLACK GAMMA OFF/ON Turns the black gamma correction on or off. MATRIX OFF/ON Turns the linear matrix correction on or off. KNEE OFF/ON Turns the knee correction on or off. WHITE CLIP OFF/ON Turns the white clipping correction on or off. DETAIL OFF/ON Turns the detail signal on or off. APERTURE OFF/ON Turns the aperture function on or off.
Page Items Setting WHITE COLOR TEMP Color temperature display Sets the temperature of WHITE A. COLOR FINE (–99 to 99) Adjusts the value more precisely when the color temperature adjustment through COLOR TEMP is not satisfactory. R GAIN (–99 to 99) Only the value of R GAIN is changed. B GAIN (–99 to 99) Only the value of B GAIN is changed. COLOR TEMP Color temperature display Sets the temperature of WHITE B.
Page Items Setting Contents BLACK MASTER BLACK (–99 to 99) Adjusts the master black level. R BLACK (–99 to 99) Adjusts the R black level. B BLACK (–99 to 99) Adjusts the B black level. MASTER FLARE (–99 to 99) Adjusts the flare level of the master. R FLARE (–99 to 99) Adjusts the R flare level. G FLARE (–99 to 99) Adjusts the G flare level. B FLARE (–99 to 99) Adjusts the B flare level. FLARE OFF/ON Turns the flare correction circuit on or off.
Page Items Setting Contents GAMMA GAMMA OFF/ON Turns the gamma correction function on or off. MASTER GAMMA (–99 to 99) Sets the master gamma correction curve. R GAMMA (–99 to 99) Sets the R gamma correction curve. G GAMMA (–99 to 99) Sets the G gamma correction curve. B GAMMA (–99 to 99) Sets the B gamma correction curve. OUTPUT SELECT a) Y/R/G/B Selects the output signal of VBS/SDI OUT and TEST OUT. A GAMMA SELECT STD/FILM Selects the gamma table.
Page Items Setting Contents BLK GAMMA BLACK GAMMA OFF/ON Turns the black gamma correction on or off. BLK GAMMA RANGE LOW/L.MID/ Sets the range affected by H.MID/HIGH black gamma. MASTER BLK GAMMA (–99 to 99) Adjusts the master black gamma. R BLACK GAMMA (–99 to 99) Sets the correction curve of the R black gamma. G BLACK GAMMA (–99 to 99) Sets the correction curve of the G black gamma. B BLACK GAMMA (–99 to 99) Sets the correction curve of the B black gamma.
Page Items Setting Contents DETAIL1 DETAIL OFF/ON Sets the detail correction function on or off. APERTURE OFF/ON Turns the aperture correction function on or off. DETAIL LEVEL (–99 to 99) Sets the general level of the detail signal. APERTURE LEVEL (0 to 15) Sets the aperture level. DETAIL H/V RATIO (–99 to 99) Sets the level of the V detail signal. CRISPENING (–99 to 99) Sets the crispening level. LEVEL DEPEND OFF/ON Turns the level depend function on or off.
Page Items Setting Contents SD DETAIL SD DETAIL OFF/ON Turns the detail function on or off. SD DETAIL LEVEL (–99 to 99) Turns the general level of the detail signal. SD CRISPENING (0 to15) Sets the crispening level. SD DTL WHT LIMIT (–99 to 99) Sets the detail white limiter. SD DTL BLK LIMIT (–99 to 99) Sets the detail black limiter. SD LEVEL DEPEND OFF/ON Turns the level depend function on or off. SD LV DEPEND LVL (0 to 15) Sets the level depend level. SD DTL FREQ.
Page Items Setting Contents SKIN DETAIL SKIN DETAIL ALL OFF/ON Turns on all of 1, 2 and 3 of the skin detail setting. SKIN DETECT A A-26 Executes auto hue detection function. SKIN AREA IND OFF/ON Turns the zebra indication on or off in the area of the currently selected type of the skin detail setting. SKIN DTL SELECT 1/2/3 Selects one of three skin detail settings, which you want to set. The settings of the following items belong to the setting number selected in this item.
Page Items Setting Contents MTX LINEAR MATRIX OFF/ON Turns the linear matrix correction and user-set matrix correction functions on or off. MATRIX (USER) OFF/ON Turns the user-set matrix correction function on or off. MATRIX (PRESET) OFF/ON Turns the preset matrix on or off. MATRIX (PRST) SEL 1/2/3/4/5/6 Select the preset matrix. MATRIX (USER) R-G (–99 to 99) Sets the arbitrary R-G userset matrix coefficients.
Page Items Setting Contents MTX MULTI MATRIX OFF/ON Turns the linear matrix correction and multi matrix correction functions on or off. MATRIX (MULTI) OFF/ON Turns the multi matrix correction function on or off. MATRIX AREA IND OFF/ON Turns the zebra indication on or off in the area corresponding to the currently selected setting. MATRIX COLOR DET A A-28 Executes the automatic color detection function.
Page Items Setting Contents OFF/ON Turns the V modulation function on or off. MASTER V MOD (–99 to 99) Turns the master V modulation function on or off. R V MOD (–99 to 99) Turns the R V modulation function on or off. G V MOD (–99 to 99) Turns the G V modulation function on or off. B V MOD (–99 to 99) Turns the B V modulation function on or off. OUTPUT SELECTa) Y/R/G/B Selects the output signal of VBS/SDI OUT and TEST OUT.
Page Items Contents SCENE 1 FILE 2 Recalls the scene file saved in the memory of the camcorder. 3 4 5 STANDARD Clears all current detail-adjusted settings and switch settings and returns the settings to the standard settings saved in the reference file. SCENE RECALL Recalls the scene file from the memory of the camcorder or the memory stick. SCENE STORE Stores the scene file in the memory of the camcorder or the memory stick. F.
MAINTENANCE Menu List Page Items WHT SHADING CH SEL Setting R/G/B / TEST SHADING OUTPUT SELECT a) 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 / TEST SHADING OUTPUT SELECT a) Y/R/G/B R/G/B BLACK H SAW (–99 to 99) R/G/B BLACK H PARA (–99 to 99) R/G/B BLACK V SAW (–99 to 99) R/G/B BLACK V PARA (–99 to 99) BLACK SAW/PARA OFF/ON LEVEL ADJ A MASTE
Page Items SD LEVEL ADJ SD VBS LEVEL SD VBS SETUP LVL BATTERY VTR MODE-1 A VTR MODE-2 Setting (–99 to 99) 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) BEFORE END 1 5/10/15% END 1 0/1/2/3/4/5% BEFORE END 2 11.0 to 13.0V END 2 10.5 to 11.5V BEFORE END 3 11.0 to 13.0V END 3 10.5 to 11.
Page Items Setting VTR MODE-3 TC OUT AUTO/GENE DF/NDF a) DF/NDF EXT-LK DF/NDF a) INT/EXT VTR MODE-4 VTR MODE-5 EXT-LK UBIT INT/EXT LTC UBIT FIX/TIME VITC UBIT FIX/TIME WATCH AUTO ADJ OFF/ON UBIT GROUP ID 000/101 REC TALLY BLINK OFF/ON REC START STOP OFF/ON MODE SELECT SEL/OFF/CONT TIMER SET 1H/3H/8H STABY OFF TIMER OFF/5MIN/10MIN/ 30MIN/60MIN STOP KEY FREEZE DSABL/FRAME/FIELD LTC UB-MARKER SET/ALL/OFF REC START MARK OFF/ON SHOT MARKER 1 OFF/ON SHOT MARKER 2 OFF/ON S
Page Items DCC ADJUST DCC FUNCTION SEL DCC/AdaptiveKNEE/FIX DCC RANGE 400/450/500/550/600% DCC POINT (–99 to 99) AUTO IRIS 2 A FUNCTION 3 GENLOCK A-34 Appendix Setting DCC GAIN (–99 to 99) DCC PEAK FILTER 0 to 3 DCC DELAY TIME (–99 to 99) IRIS WINDOW 1/2/3/4/5/6/Variable IRIS WINDOW IND.
Page Items ND COMP ND OFFSET ADJUST OFF/ON CLEAR ND OFFSET EXEC CURRENT Displays the curent format. NEXT 59.
Detailed information on items related to the VTR section on the MAINTENANCE menu In this section, detailed information on items in the MAINTENANCE menu related to the VTR section are described. Page Items Setting Contents BATTERY BEFORE END 1 5/10/15% Used when a BP-M50/ M100 Battery Pack is used. Sets the voltage warning level just before the battery ends. END 1 0/1/2/3/4/ 5% Used when a BP-M50/ M100 Battery Pack is used.
Page Items Setting Contents BATTERY (Continued) BEFORE END 3 11.0 to 13.0V (in 0.1V steps) Used when a battery pack other than a BP-M50/M100/ L60A or an external power connected to the DC IN connector is used. Sets the voltage warning level just before the battery ends. END3 10.5 to 11.5 V (in 0.1V steps) Used when a battery pack other than a BP-M50/M100/ L60A or an external power connected to the DC IN connector is used.
Page Items Setting Contents VTR MODE-1 (Continued) AUDIO MODE CH1/2/ SW Selects the sources to be recorded to channels CH3/4. CH1/2: Same sources as CH-1/2. SW: Signals selected by the AUDIO IN CH-3/CH-4 switches. REAR XLR AUTO OFF/ON Turns the XLR connection automatic detection on or off . AU REC EMPHASIS OFF/ON Turns the audio emphasis during recording on or off. CUE REC OFF/ON Turns recording the input signal in a cue track on or off.
Page Items Setting Contents VTR MODE-2 (Continued) MIC CH1 LEVEL SIDE1/ FRONT/ F+S1 When recording the front microphone sound on CH 1, selects which control knob is to be used for the level adjustment. SIDE 1: Adjust it with the LEVEL knob (left side) on the side panel. FRONT: Adjust it with the MIC LEVEL knob on the front panel. F + S1: It can be adjusted using either the LEVEL knob (left side) or the MIC LEVEL knob. (The two knobs are linked to each other.
Page Items Setting VTR MODE-2 (Continued) REAR1/WRR LEVEL SIDE1/ Selects any of these knobs FRONT/ to adjust the audio level of the equipment that is F+S1 connected to the wireless microphone and whatever is connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector on the rear panel. Contents SIDE 1: Adjust it with the LEVEL knob (left side) on the side panel. FRONT: Adjust it with the MIC LEVEL knob on the front panel. F + S1: It can be adjusted using either the LEVEL knob (left side) or the MIC LEVEL knob.
Page Items VTR MODE-2 (Continued) REAR2/WRR SIDE2/ Selects any of these knobs to LEVEL FRONT/ adjust the audio level of the equipment that is connected F+S2 to the wireless microphone and whatever is connected to the AUDIO IN CH-2 connector on the rear panel. SIDE 2: Adjust it with the LEVEL knob (right side) on the side panel. Setting Contents FRONT: Adjust it with the MIC LEVEL knob on the front panel. F + S2: It can be adjusted using either the LEVEL knob (right side) or the MIC LEVEL knob.
Page Items Setting Contents VTR MODE-3 DF/NDF a) DF/NDF Sets DF or NDF mode. DF: Drop frame mode (Continued) NDF: Non drop frame mode EXT-LK DF/ NDF a) INT/EXT Selects either internal setting or external setting for DF/ NDF. INT: Internal EXT-LK UBIT INT/EXT Sets whether the LTC UBIT setup value locks to an INT or an EXT source when the time code is locked to an external source.
Page Items VTR MODE-3 (Continued) WATCH AUTO OFF/ON ADJ Matches the time of the builtin clock with the time data of the user bits of an external time code. Turns the automatic time correction function of the built-in clock on or off . UBIT GROUP ID 000/101 Selects the UBIT GROUP ID. REC TALLY BLINK OFF/ON Turns the tally illumination control on or off in the event of BATTERY BEFORE END/ TAPE BEFORE END. REC START/ STOP OFF/ON Turns on or off the alarm sound at REC START/ STOP.
Page Items Setting Contents VTR MODE-4 (Continued) TIMER SET 1H/3H/ 8H Sets the duration of time after which the TC display is to be turned off after poweroff, when the MODE SELECT item, above, is set to SEL (H: hours). STBY OFF TIMER OFF/ 5MIN/ 10MIN/ 30MIN/ 60MIN Sets the length of time for the stand-by off timer. STOP KEY FREEZE OFF/ FRAME/ FIELD Selects the freeze function.
Page Items Setting VTR MODE-5 LTC UB-MARKER SET/ALL/ Sets whether to write the marker in UBIT of LTC or OFF not. Contents SET: Whether to write the marker or not is determined by the ON/OFF setting of the following items REC START MARK, SHOT MARKER 1 and SHOT MARKER 2, as described below. ALL: REC START MARK, SHOT MARKER 1 and SHOT MARKER 2 are all written. OFF: None are written. Turns REC START MARK on or off. REC START MARK OFF/ON SHOT MARKER 1 OFF/ON Turns SHOT MARKER 1 on or off.
FILE Menu List Page Items USER FILE USER FILE LOAD Setting USER FILE SAVE F. ID 16 characters USER PRESET USER FILE2 STORE USR PRESET CLEAR USR PRESET CUSTOMIZE RESET ALL FILE A LOAD CUSTOM DATA OFF/ON LOAD OUT OF USER OFF/ON BEFORE FILE PAGE OFF/ON USER LOAD WHITE OFF/ON ALL FILE LOAD ALL FILE SAVE F. ID 16 characters ALL PRESET STORE ALL PRESET CLEAR ALL PRESET 3SEC CLR PRESET SCENE FILE OFF/ON 1 2 3 4 5 STANDARD SCENE RECALL SCENE STORE F.
Page Items REFERENCE REFERENCE STORE Setting REFERENCE CLEAR REFERENCE LOAD REFERENCE SAVE LENS FILE 1 F. ID 16 characters SCENE WHITE DATA OFF LENS FILE RECALL LENS FILE STORE F. ID 16 characters LENS NO OFFSET SOURCE MEMORY LENS FILE 2 LENS M VMOD (–99 to 99) LENS CENTER H –480 to 479 LENS CENTER V –270 to 269 OUTPUT SELECT a) Y/R/G/B LENS R FLARE (–99 to 99) LENS G FLARE (–99 to 99) LENS B FLARE (–99 to 99) A a) For detailed information on OUTPUT SELECT, see a) on page A-16.
Page Items LENS FILE 3 SHADING CH SEL Setting R/G/B OUTPUT SELECT a) Y/R/G/B LENS RGB H SAW (–99 to 99) LENS RGB H PARA (–99 to 99) LENS RGB V SAW (–99 to 99) LENS RGB V PARA (–99 to 99) MEMORY STICK FORMAT MS IN > JUMP TO TELE FILE OFF/USER/ALL/ SCENE/LENS/REFER TELEFILE CLEAR a) For detailed information on OUTPUT SELECT, see a) on page A-16.
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 A SEC YEAR MONTH DAY ROM VERSION AT: Ver X.XX SS: Ver X.XX FP: Ver X.XX EQ: Ver X.
About a “Memory Stick” What is “Memory Stick”? “Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is removable, “Memory Stick” can also be used for external data storage. “Memory Stick” is available in two sizes: standard size and compact “Memory Stick Duo” size.
Note on data read/write speed Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” compliant product you use. What is MagicGate ? MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Before using a “Memory Stick” Terminal Write-protected tab Labelling position A • When you set the “Memory Stick” erasure prevention switch to “LOCK,” data cannot be recorded, edited, or erased.
• Attach the label so that it does not stick out beyond the labeling position. • Carry and store the “Memory Stick” in its case. • Do not touch the connector of the “Memory Stick” with anything, including your finger or metallic objects. • Do not strike, bend, or drop the “Memory Stick.” • Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick.” • Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet.
Index A AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor 1-8, 2-1, 5-1, 5-5 AC-DN2B AC Adaptor 1-8, 2-1, 5-1, 5-6 Accessory attachments 2-3 AC power supply 1-8, 5-5 Adjusting the flange focal length 5-15 Adjustments and settings for recording assigning the functions to the ASSIGN 1/2 switches 4-109 audio level 4-28 black balance and white balance 4-1 electronic shutter 4-12 memory stick operations 4-118 menu display on the viewfinder screen 4-46 selecting the output signals 4-101 setting the color temperature 4-104 setting the date
Avoiding breaks in operation due to dead batteries 5-4 BATT indicator 2-47, 3-7, 6-1, 6-14 Battery attachment 2-1 Battery status indicator 2-47, 6-14 BC-L120/M50 Battery Charger 1-8, 5-1, A-6 Hunting 4-9 Using the BP-L60A/M50/ M100 Battery Pack 1-8, 2-1, 5-1, 5-26 BC-L120 1-8, 5-1, A-6 BCT-HD12CL 6-11, A-8 BKW-401 1-8, 5-11, A-7 Black balance adjusting 4-2 error message 4-4 memory 4-5 BP-L60A/M50/M100 1-8, 2-1, 5-1, 5-26, A-6 BRIGHT control 2-15 Built-in speaker 2-12 C C-74 1-9, A-7 CAC-12 Microphone Holder
Continuous trigger mode in Manual Interval Rec mode 3-44 CONTRAST control 2-15 CRS-3P Cradle Suspension 5-20, A-7 CTL 2-36 CUE IN switch 2-8 D DATA DISPLAY switch 2-38 DCC function 2-21 DC IN connector 2-1 DC OUT connector 2-8 DIAGNOSIS menu 4-46, A-39 Diopter adjustment ring 2-16 Display panel tape status, battery status, and level indicators 2-42 status and warning indicators 2-43, 6-14 time code displays 2-44 DISPLAY switch 2-36 DISPLAY (LCD) switch 2-36 DISPLAY/ASPECT switch 2-40 Drop frame/non-drop fra
External time code 4-40 Eyecup 2-14, 6-12 Eypiece detaching 5-12 refitting 5-13 F F-stop indicator 4-66 F FWD button and indicator 2-27 FILE menu 4-46, A-36 Filter CC filter 2-18, 4-7 filter indicator 4-68 fog-proof filter 6-13 ND filter 2-18, 4-7 protecting filter 6-12 selecting 2-19, 4-7 FILTER selector 2-18 Flicker 4-13 F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch 2-37 free run/recording run switch 2-37, 4-36, 4-39 Fog-proof filter 1-8, 6-13, A-7 G Gain gain indicator 4-68 setting the GAIN selector values 4-98 GAIN selector 2
Line input (audio) 5-28 LOCK ring 2-17 Loop Rec function 3-20 LTC 1-4, 4-39 M Maintenance video head cleaning 6-11 viewfinder cleaning 6-11 MAINTENANCE menu 4-46, A-31 Manual Interval Rec mode continuous trigger mode 3-45 single trigger mode 3-40 Memory stick compartment 2-30 handling 4-118 Menu list DIAGNOSIS menu list A-39 FILE menu list A-36 MAINTENANCE menu list A-31 OPERATION menu list A-9 PAINT menu list A-19 Microphone supplied microphone 2-5 using an external microphone 5-20 using the supplied micro
Power supply (See also Battery.
setting the File ID 4-143 storing 4-135 SERVO indicator 2-43, 6-14 SHIFT button 2-36 Shooting See Recording.
time code function 6-10 user bit functions 6-10 viewfinder 6-3 VTR section 6-5 XLR connection automatic detection function 6-9 zoom function 6-4 Testing the iris and zoom functions 6-4 Time code checking 6-10 displaying 2-36, 2-44 free run mode 2-37 free run/recording run switch 2-37 preset/regeneration switch 2-37 resetting 2-36 setting 4-35 switch settings and displayed information 2-45 synchronizing 4-40 time code system 2-33 Time counter display 2-44 Time data displaying 2-44 resetting 4-36 setting 4-35
BKW-401 Rotation Bracket 1-8, 5-11 cleaning 6-11 detaching 5-10 display mode and setting change and adjustment progress message 4-73 eyepiece 5-12 front-rear positioning lever 2-16, 5-8 indicators on the viewfinder 2-46 left-right positioning ring 2-16, 5-7 REC indicator 2-46 related equipment A-7 selecting display items 4-70 setting 4-78 status display 4-64 stopper 2-17, 5-10 testing 6-3 VTR SAVE indicator 2-47 VITC 1-4, 4-39 VTR specifications A-3 testing 6-5 operation and status indicators 2-43 features
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