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1. No M07 Sets whether to output a 1 kHz test tone Page AUDIO 3 Item AU SG 1kHz Settings ON OFF AUTO Default OFF Description during the Color Bar mode or not ON a 1 kHz test tone is output during the Color Bar mode OFF a 1 kHz test tone is not output during the Color Bar mode AUTO a 1 kHz test tone is output only when the CH 1 AUDIO SELECT switch on the inside panel is in the AUTO position MIC CH1 LEVEL SIDE1 FRONT F S1 FRONT When recording the front microphone sound on CH 1 select which control is to be used for the level adjustment SIDE 1 Adjust it with the LEVEL control left side on the side panel FRONT Adjust it with the MIC LEVEL control on the front panel F S1 It can be adjusted using either the LEVEL control left side or the MIC LEVEL control The two controls are linked to each other MIC CH2 LEVEL SIDE2 FRONT F S2 FRONT When recording the front microphone sound on CH 2 select which control is to be used for the level adjustment SIDE 2 Adjust it with the LEVEL control right side on the side panel FRONT Adjust it with the MIC LEVEL control on the front panel F S2 It can be adjusted using either the LEVEL control right side or the MIC LEVEL control The two controls are linked to each other REAR1 WRR LEVEL SIDE1 FRONT F S1 SIDE 1 Selects any of these controls to adjust the audio level of the equipment that i
2. If the pin remains in the engaged position 7 7 Attaching Detaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below Shoulder strap post Pull up the strap to lock Clip the fitting Removing the shoulder strap Press here and pull in the direction shown by the arrow to release Attaching Detaching the Shoulder Strap Japioowey y dN Humes Zz sajdeyo 117 Jeprooweg ey dN um s z seideyo HAI 118 7 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 Proceed as follows 1 3 SS z Bottom j 2 i Shoulder pad Adjusting the shoulder pad position Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad 2 Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is in the most convenient position 3 Bring down the lever to lock the shoulder pad in the selected position 7 9 Putting on the Rain Cover Not Supplied Attach the rain cover part number 3 191 064 02 as illustrated below You can insert and remove cassette tapes operate various switches and controls and mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor with the rain co
3. Mounting the Lens Japioowey y dN Bumes Zz sajdeyo 111 Jepiooweg y dN Bumes z Ja deyo HAI 112 7 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 Adjusting the flange focal length NN About 3 m 10 ft 1 Set the iris to manual 2 Open the iris Place the flange focal length adjustment chart about 3 m 10 ft away from the camera lit well enough to provide a satisfactory video output level 3 Loosen the fixing screws on the F f or F B ring flange focal length adjustment ring 4 Use manual or power zoom to set the lens to telephoto 5 Point the camera at the chart by turning the focus ring and focus on it 6 Set the zoom ring to wide angle T Tumthe FforFB ring until the chart is in focus being careful not to disturb the focus ring 8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto 9 Tighten the Ff or F B ring fixing screws Adjusting the Flange Focal Length Audio Input System 7
4. Shooting and Recording Playback Functions 19 S 01 U09 pUe Sed JO suonouny pue suoneoogq z Jaldeyp 0UOD pUe SEd JO SUOHOUNY pue suoneooq z Jeldeu9 WN 20 Shooting condition CC filter ND filter Sunrise and sunset inside B 3200K 1 clear studio Clear skies C 4300K or 2 1 4 ND or D 6300K 3 1 16 ND Cloudy or raining D 6300K 1 clear or 2 1 4 ND Very bright conditions such C 4300K or 3 1 16 ND or as snow at high altitudes D 6300K 4 1 64 ND or at the seashore ASSIGN 1 2 switches You can assign the desired functions to each of the ASSIGN 1 switch push button and ASSIGN 2 switch sliding on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu For details see 5 3 5 Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches on page 87 O SHUTTER selector Set this selector to ON to use the electronic shutter Push it down to SELECT to switch the shutter speed or mode setting within the range previously set with the setup menu When this selector is operated the new setting appears on the setting change adjustment progress message display area for about 3 seconds For details about the shutter speed and mode settings see 4 2 Setting the Electronic Shutter on page 55 AUTO W B BAL automatic white black balance adjustment switch This switch activates the white balance and black balance automatic adjustment functions WHIT Automatic adjustment of the white balan
5. 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 If you turn the knob quickly the numeric value changes rapidly If you turn it slowly you can make minute adjustments To toggle a setting on or off Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise Each turning operation of the knob toggles the ON and OFF settings 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 reset the setting to the initial value push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST a third time The message PRESET appears To reset to the initial setting push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST once more The action of the CANCEL PRST function differs for some setting items Some items are only affected by PRST Check the setting procedure for each item for more information To interrupt changing the settings By set
6. then press the MENU knob to display the GENLOCK page If a different page is displayed turn the MENU knob until the GENLOCK page appears then press the MENU knob to select the page The current setting of each item appears on the right of the item GENLOCK page M1G6OGENLOCK RETURN VIDEO GL H PHASE GL SC PHASE GL SC 0 180 SEL 4 Carry out setting operations as follows Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to GENLOCK and press the MENU knob The mark on the left of GENLOCK changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the GENLOCK setting changes to a mark Turn the MENU knob until OFF appears then press the MENU knob The mark returns to a mark and the mark returns to a mark and the setting is executed Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to RETURN VIDEO and press the MENU knob The mark changes to a mark and the mark changes to a mark Turn the MENU knob until ON appears then press the MENU knob The mark returns to a mark and the mark returns to a mark and the setting is executed 5 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section To see the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder screen Hold down the RET switch on the lens The image of the return video signal input to the GENLOCK IN connector is displayed on the viewfinder screen
7. F F FWD button and indicator 22 FILE menu 68 FILTER selector 19 flange focal length 112 Fog proof filter 125 FORMAT 136 FORMAT page 90 freeze frame mode 50 F RUN SET R RUN switch 26 FUNCTION 149 FUNCTION 1 132 FUNCTION 1 page 87 FUNCTION 2 133 FUNCTION 3 149 FUNCTION 4 149 FUNCTION window 82 G Gain 84 GAIN selector 20 GAIN SW_ 134 GAIN SW page 84 GAMMA 138 GENLOCK 149 GENLOCK IN connector 25 GENLOCK page 83 good shot marks 35 38 H HOLD button 26 HOURS METER 153 Imode 91 Interlace scan mode 91 Interval Rec Function 40 K KNEE 138 L Lens mounting 111 LENS connector 14 LENS FILE 136 lens file 90 LENS FILE 1 152 LENS FILE 2 152 LENS FILE3 152 LENS FILE page 90 Lens locking lever 14 Lens mount 14 Lens mount cap 14 LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 controls 16 LEVEL ADJ 142 LIGHT connector 14 Light shoe 14 LIGHT switch 13 27 LINE MIC 48 V ON switches 17 LOCK knob 19 LOW KEY SAT 141 M MAINTENANCE menu 68 Manual Interval Rec mode 44 MARKER 1 134 MARKER page 78 MARKER 2 134 Marker Display 78 MEMORY STICK 152 Memory Stick compartment 23 MEMORY STICK OPEN button 23 MEMORY STICK page 105 MENU knob 23 MENU ON OFF switch 23 Menu Organization 67 MIC IN connector 15 MIC LEVEL control 15 Microphone 15 MONITOR switch 15 MONITOR volume control 16 MTX LINEAR 140 MTX MULTI 140 N ND COMP 149 ND filter 53 non drop frame mode 64 O OFFSET WHT 135 OFFSET WHT page
8. LOCK arrow Matching line on the camcorder Holding the button in pull the battery pack up Detaching the battery pack 7 1 2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to an Exhausted Battery If you use both an internal battery pack attached to the camcorder and an external battery connected to the DC IN connector at the same time you can avoid breaks in operation due to dead batteries When the external battery begins to fail and an internal battery pack is also used Remove the DC output cable from the DC IN connector The power source will switch to the internal battery pack Power Supply Japioowey y dN Bumes Zz sajdeyo 107 Jepiooweg y dn Bumes z Jajdeyo HAI 108 When the external battery begins to fail and an internal battery pack is not used First load the camcorder with a fully charged internal battery pack then remove the DC output cable of the external battery from the DC IN connector The power source will switch to the internal battery pack To use an external battery again connect a fully charged external battery to the DC IN connector before unloading the internal battery pack The power source will switch to the external battery Continuous operation when operating with only an internal battery pack First connect a fully charged external battery to the DC IN connector then change the internal battery e When an internal battery pack is loaded and an ext
9. and pressing the switch For detailed information on the assignable switches see 5 3 5 Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches on page 87 Camcorder operations in Picture Cache mode The recording procedure in Picture Cache time is basically the same as that for normal recording However note the following differences e When you record in Picture Cache mode the picture you shoot is recorded to tape after the Picture Cache time elapses For this reason the tape does 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 Picture Cache time has elapsed During this time if you press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens 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 Picture Cache time set However if you start recording within the set Picture Cache time immediately after selecting the Picture Cache mode changing the Picture Cache time or performing playback or recording review the picture data for the duration of the Picture Cache time will not be stored in memory Thus the time the tape stops after the STOP button is pressed becomes shorter than the Picture Cache time The time code stops advancing while time data is being set when the F RUN SET R RUN switch is set to SET For this reason
10. cccccscsseeeeeeeeessseeeeeeeeeeeneenees 154 WO sisecesasennsanatacntes sasnannndindsewndewbdewnwvadansdanidanidandeccdneasecuuenaden 156 Table of Contents 7 M M AO Je deyo HAI 8 Overview 1 1 Features The DVW 970 970P is a camcorder in which a color video camera using 3 inch high definition CCDs of a 16 9 aspect ratio and a recorder of the Digital BETACAM format are combined integrally The camera s CCDs have approximately 1 000 000 picture elements pixels the number of effective pixels approximately 500 000 Its high imaging quality is established by the combination of Power HAD EX CCDs and advanced digital signal processing technologies In addition to resistance to vibration dust and moisture of the Betacam series camcorders this unit has various functions that make it ideal as a tool for ENG and EFP 1 The DVW 970 is for the NTSC broadcast system The DVW 970P is for the PAL broadcast system The description given in this manual applies to both models any differences being clearly noted in the text 2 Abbreviation of Power Hole Accumulated Diode Power HAD is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation 3 ENG Electronic News Gathering 4 EFP Electronic Field Production 1 1 1 Camera Features 2 3 inch Power HAD EX CCDs The high sensitivity low smear 2 3 inch Power HAD EX CCDs provide high image quality which is at the top of its class The unit is switchable bet
11. 150 Specifications FILE Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the FILE menu When the setting range in the Settings column is surrounded by parentheses _ the setup value is a relative value The setting range shown on the menu screen may differ from what is shown in the manual F ID 16 characters No Page Item Settings Default Description F01 USER FILE USER FILE LOAD EXEC See 6 1 Saving and Loading User Files on USER FILE SAVE EXEC page 97 F ID 16 characters USER PRESET EXEC See 5 4 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings on page 96 F02 USERFILE2 STORE USR PRESET EXEC Sets the pages registered in the USER menu to the standard setting CLEAR USR PRESET EXEC Clears the standard setting of pages registered in the USER menu CUSTOMIZE RESET EXEC Returns the setting of the pages registered in the USER menu to the factory default state LOAD CUSTOM DATA OFF ON OFF Selects whether to read the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE settings to be loaded by USER FILE LOAD LOAD OUT OF USER OFF ON OFF Selects whether to read pages not registered by USER FILE LOAD BEFORE FILE PAGE OFF ON OFF Selects whether to read data after USER FILE pages by USER FILE LOAD USER LOAD WHITE OFF ON OFF Selects whether to read white balance data by USER FILE LOAD FO3 ALL FILE ALL FILE LOAD EXEC Loads ALL
12. 5 3 10 Using UMID Data To perform operations from interviewing to editing effectively and to detect audio visual materials easily when reusing them metadata that provides additional information is recorded along with audio visual data on a tape As one of application of metadata the UMID Unique Material Identifier is internationally standardized What is a UMID The UMID Unique Material Identifier is a unique identifier for audio visual material defined by the SMPTE330M 2003 standard The UMID may be used either as the 32 byte Basic UMID or as the Extended UMID which includes an additional 32 bytes of Source Pack to make a total 64 bytes For details refer to SMPTE 330M Extended UMID 64 bytes Basic UMID 32 bytes Source Pack 32 bytes Globally unique ID is automatically recorded every shooting The Extended UMID is metadata that provides additional information such as location time date company and so on Spatial Universal label L Inst No Material Number Time Date Co ordinates Country Org User 12 bytes 1 3 bytes 16 bytes 8 bytes 12 bytes 4bytes 4bytes 4 bytes The UMID is applied as follows Material No Instance No Original material 00 00 00 Copied material generation number 1 byte random number 2 bytes t Distinguishing between the original material and copied material t material Using the Extended UMID You have
13. MIX Mixed signals selected by the AUDIO IN CH 1 and CH 2 switches CH 2 Signal selected by the AUDIO IN CH 2 switch AUDIO OUT audio output connector XLR type 5 pin male This connector outputs the audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4 The MONITOR CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switches allow you to select the audio signal to be monitored AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 audio channel 1 and channel 2 input connectors XLR type 3 pin female and LINE MIC 48 V ON line input microphone input external power supply 48V ON switches These are audio input connectors for channels 1 and 2 to which you can connect audio equipment or a microphone The LINE MIC 48V ON switches select the audio source of the audio input signals connected to each of these connectors LINE Line input audio equipment MIC Microphone with an internal power supply 48V ON Microphone with an external power supply system DC OUT 12 V DC power output connector 4 pin female This connector supplies power for a WRR 860A 862A 862B UHF Portable Tuner option Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF portable tuner Audio Functions 17 04 U0D pUe Sed JO SuoloUN4 pue suoneooq Zz 19 deyo 0 UOD pUe SEd JO SuOHOUNY pue suoneooq z 13 deyo WN 18 2 4 Shooting and Recording Playback Functions TALLY indicator BRIGHT control CONTRAST control PEAKING control ZEBRA switch O TALLY swi
14. Proceed as follows Set the shutter speed mode to SLS SLS 1 30 1 FRAME Example of view finder screen display for SLS setting operation 2 Turn the MENU knob until the desired number of frames appears The number of frames can be set to values in the range 1 to 8 and 16 1 frame nearly equals to 1 30 second DVW 970 or 1 25 second DVW 970P Changing the range of choice of shutter mode and speed settings You can reduce the time required to select the shutter mode and speed by narrowing the choice of settings in advance This can be done by using the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu Proceed as follows The settings selected on the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu become invalid when the RM B150 B750 Remote Control Unit is connected to the camcorder MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON while holding down the MENU knob The TOP menu appears lt TOP MENU gt USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZE ALL OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE DIAGNOSIS 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to OPERATION Setting the Electronic Shutter 57 BulpsooeyY 104 sumas pue sjuewysnipy yp Jaydeup Bulpsooay 104 shunjes pue sjuewysnipy p 194deyo HK 58 Press the MENU knob If this is the first time the OPERATION menu has been displayed the CONTENTS page of the OPERATION menu appears If the menu has been used before the l
15. ae 1 Peak ol 2 Lights when the time code CTL or real time is displayed Lights when the HOLD button is pressed 1 Time counter display Shows the time code CTL user bit data and real time 1 When the HOLD button is pressed to hold the time code value the time code is displayed in the format shown below When the HOLD button is pressed again to release the hold the time code is displayed in the normal format ae ee WLW LeeLee Time code display information DISPLAY DATA DISPLAY Displayed information switch position switch position CTL Any position CTL TC Any position Time code DATA U BIT User bits SHOT TIME Data and time from shot data SHOT NO Not used currently zero is displayed Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel 29 S 0 U09 pUe Sed JO suoloUN4 pue suoneoogq Zz Jaldeyp 2 9 Indicators in the Viewfinder Several indicators are provided above and below the viewfinder screen to indicate the current state and adjustments of the camera 0UOD pUe SEd JO SuOHOUNY pue suoneooq z seldeu9 WN 30 TALLY indicator REC indicator ALLY REC BATT indicator B T e Viewfinder screen indicator Spare indicator 6 SAVE indicator SAVE Indicators on the viewfinder TALLY green tally indicator This indicator lights when the camcorder is
16. 60 dB Sets the reference level of the front microphone REAR MIC REF 60 dB 50 dB 40 dB 60 dB Sets the reference level when the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector is set to MIC Specifications sexipueddy 143 sexipueddy 144 No Page Mo6_ AUDIO 2 Specifications Item Settings Default Description AU REC EMPHASIS OFF ON OFF Turns the emphasis function on off CUE REC OFF ON ON Turns cue audio recording on off AU REF LEVEL 20 dB 18 dB 16 20 dB Sets the output level of the 1 kHz test signal dB AU REF OUT 0 dB 4 dB 3 dB 0 dB Sets the output reference level AU CH12 AGC MONO STREO MONO Selects automatic adjustment mode of the MODE input levels of analog audio signals to be recorded on channels 1 and 2 MONO to independently adjust channel 1 and 2 or STREO stereo mode AU CH34 AGC OFF MONO MONO Selects automatic adjustment mode of the MODE STREO input levels of analog audio signals to be recorded on channels 1 and 2 MONO to independently adjust channel 1 and 2 STREO stereo mode or OFF AU AGC SPEC 6 9 12 15 17 6 dB Sets the AGC characteristics saturation dB level AU LIMITER MODE OFF 6 9 12 OFF Sets the limiter characteristics saturation 15 17 dB level for high level input signals in manual adjustment of the audio input level AU OUT LIMITER OFF ON ON Turns the audio output limiter on off
17. Auto Tracing White Balance The white balance of the picture being shot is adjusted automatically for varying lighting conditions B ATW When this switch is set to B and on the FUNCTION 2 page of the OPERATION menu WHITE B CH is set to ATW ATW is activated When this switch is adjusted the new setting appears on the setting change adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds You can assign the ATW ON OFF function to the ASSIGN 1 switch push button on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu For details see 5 3 5 Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches on page 87 TURBO GAIN button When shooting under extremely poor lighting conditions press the button once to boost the video gain to the value preset on the GAIN SW page of the USER menu up to 48 dB To stop boosting the gain press the button once more 69 a ee mg LQ VIDEO OUT connector TEST OUT connector REMOTE connector Shooting and recording playback functions 3 VIDEO OUT connector BNC type This connector outputs a composite video signal standard level 75 ohm terminated for a video monitor With a video monitor connected to this connector you can monitor the picture being shot by the camera or the picture played back by the VTR To choose between the composite video signal output and SDI signal output use the menu When synchronizing the tim
18. CACHE INTVAL REC changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark In this case you can select another item 8 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to CACHE REC TIME UO30OFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt ATW ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt E OFF TURBO SW TURBO DF NDF DF END SEARCH OFF CACHE INTVAL REC CACHE CACHE REC TIME OSEC 9 Press the MENU knob The mark on the left of CACHE REC TIME changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 1 Otun the MENU knob until the desired Picture Cache time appears As you turn the MENU knob the Picture Cache time changes in the following sequence OSEC 1SEC gt 2SEC gt 3SEC gt 4SEC gt 5SEC gt 6SEC lt gt 8SEC Recording 39 yoeghe q pue Bulpiooey g Jaydeun yoeq eld pue Bulpiooey E se deyo HAI 40 1 1 Press the MENU knob The mark on the left of CACHE REC TIME changes to a mark and the mark changes to a mark 12 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF The menu disappears and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen Settings made in Picture Cache mode are maintained until changed You can turn Picture Cache mode on and off by assigning the Picture Cache ON OFF function to one of the assignable switches ASSIGN 1 2 and TURBO GAIN
19. Equipment Power supply and related equipment BP GL65 GL95 L60S Battery Pack BC M50 M150 Battery Charger AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor AC DN10 AC Adaptor MPEG IMX cassette tapes BCT D6 D 12 D22 D32 D40 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 Specifications sexipueddy 129 sexipueddy 130 Optical attachments ND filter 1 4 ND Part No 3 174 685 01 ND filter 35 ND Part No 3 174 683 01 Consult your Sony representative for more information about these filters Equipment for remote control RM B150 B750 Remote Control Unit Wireless video audio transmission WLL CASO Wireless Camera Transmitter Memory Stick MSH 32 32 MB MSH 64 64 MB MSH 128 128 MB Audio equipment ECM 672 Microphone CAC 12 Microphone Holder CCXA 53 Audio Cable for converting 5 pin connector to two 3 pin connectors WRR 855A 855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit WRR 860 862 UHF Portable Tuner WRT 850 860 UHF Transmitter WRR Tuner Fitting service part number A 8278 057 A 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
20. changing Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to F RUN and check that the counter indication changes regardless of whether the tape is running Set the DISPLAY switch to DATA and the DATA switch to U BIT and check that the user bit data that was set is displayed 8 2 Maintenance 8 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 perform the following Load the cleaning cassette according to the procedure described in Loading a cassette page 31 The tape runs automatically in PLAY mode for about 5 seconds to clean the head After the tape runs the cleaning cassette is automatically ejected Do not run the cleaning cassette 5 or more times consecutively 8 2 2 Cleaning the Viewfinder Use a dust blower to clean the CRT screen and mirror inside the viewfinder barrel Clean the lens and protecting filter with a commercially available lens cleaner Never use organic solvents such as thinner Disassembling the eyepiece for cleaning dot Viewfinder Eyecup Eyecup barrel Protecting Packing holder filter ring 3 T Detach the eyepiece from the viewfinder barrel For the detaching procedure see 7 2 4 Detaching the Eyepiece on page 110 2 Remove the eyecup fro
21. then press the MENU knob to select the page The LENS FILE page shows the lens name and the f stop iris setting of the lens file currently selected U14OLENS FILE LENS FILE SELECT 1 F 1D OOOOOO0000000000 lt LENS INFORMATION gt L ID OOOOOg0000000000 CMF QO0oo000o0o0000o00 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to LENS FILE SELECT and press the MENU knob The mark changes to a mark and the mark changes to a mark 4 Turn the MENU knob until the lens file No in use appears then press the MENU knob The mark returns to a mark and the mark returns to a mark 5 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section 5 3 8 Selecting the Aspect Ratio The FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu allows you to select the aspect ratio of the video output signal Proceed as follows 1 Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in 5 3 4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting on page 86 to display the FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu Adjustments and Settings from Menus 1SOFORMAT 16 9 4 3 SELECT 16 9 SCAN MODE 3 I UC J SELECT UC UC J SELECT is displayed only for the DVW 970 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to 16 9 4 3 SELECT and press MENU knob The mark on the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a
22. 1H Sets the duration of time after which the TC display is to be turned off after power off when LCD DISPLAY HOLD is set to TIMER H hours VIDEO OUT F R EE PB EE Selects the video output signal during FF REW EE Input signal PB Playback signal STBY OFF TIMER OFF SMIN 10MIN 60MIN Sets the length of time for the stand by off 30MIN 60MIN timer STOP KEY FREEZE OFF FRAME OFF Selects the freeze function FIELD Specifications No Page Item Settings Default Description M10 ESSENCE LTC UB MARKER _ SET ALL OFF SET Sets whether to write the markers in UBIT of MARK LTC or not SET To independently select the ON OFF setting of the following items REC START MARK SHOT MARK 1 and SHOT MARK 2 ALL To write REC START MARK SHOT MARK 1 and SHOT MARK 2 all OFF None are written REC START MARK OFF ON OFF Turns REC START MARK on off SHOT MARK 1 OFF ON OFF Turns SHOT MARK 1 on off SHOT MARK 2 OFF ON OFF Turns SHOT MARK 2 on off SHOT TIME DISP MD HM DM HM MD HM Selects the format of the time to be displayed D HMS on the LCD MD HM Month day hour minute DM HM Day month hour minute D HMS Day hour minute second M11 ESSENCE OVER AUDIO LIMIT OFF ON ON Turns the function to write a mark when the MARK2 audio level exceeds 0 dB in recording on off GAIN CHG MARK OFF ON ON Turns the function to write a mark when the gain is changed in reco
23. 2 gt END SEARCH CACHE INTVAL REC For the DVW 970P the DF NDF item is not included If the USER menu has been used before the last accessed page appears In this case go to step 2 If this is the first time the USER menu has been displayed the CONTENTS page of the USER menu appears In this case follow the procedure below Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to the desired page number This indicates that the menu screen can be scrolled downwards This indicates that the menu screen can be scrolled upwards UF SETTING AUTO IRIS mark Press the MENU knob The selected page is displayed Go to step 4 Turn the MENU knob until the desired page appears Press the MENU knob A gt mark appears on the left of the item currently selected on the page UO80GAIN SW GAIN LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN TURBO TURBO SW IND Turn the move MENU knob to move the mark to the desired item e Turning the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera moves the mark up continuously e Turning the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camera moves the mark down continuously Press the MENU knob The mark on the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark UOQ8OGAIN SW GAIN LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN TURBO TURBO SW IND Turn the MENU knob to change the setting
24. 86 OPERATION menu 67 operation messages 127 Operation warnings 126 OPTION BOARD 153 OUTPUT 131 OUTPUT page 85 Output Signals 85 OUTPUT DCC selector 20 P PAINT menu 68 PEAKING control 18 Picture Cache Function 38 Picture Cache mode 38 Picture Cache time 38 PLAY button and indicator 22 Playback in Color 49 Power Supply 13 POWER switch 13 PRESET WHT 147 PRESET REGEN CLOCK switch 26 Progressive scan mode 91 PsF mode 91 Pull down mode 92 R Rain Cover 118 REAR TALLY indicator 28 REC indicator 30 Recording Review 49 recording start mark 35 38 REFERENCE 152 reference file 105 REMOTE connector 21 RESET button 26 RE TAKE function 47 return video signal 83 REW button and indicator 22 ROM VERSION 153 S SAVE indicator 30 SCENE FILE 141 151 scene file 101 loading 103 saving 101 SCENE FILE page 101 SET STATUS 135 SET STATUS page 82 SHIFT button 26 SHOT DISP 135 SHOT DISP page 79 S HOT ID 135 shot ID 80 S HOT ID page 80 shot marks 35 S houlder pad 14 shoulder pad 118 shoulder strap 117 S S S S S S S S S S S S S houlder strap posts 14 HT ENABLE 136 HT ENABLE page 58 HUTTER selector 20 ingle Trigger mode 44 KIN DETAIL 139 LS slow speed shutter mode 55 pare indicator 30 tand by off Timer 51 tatus Confirmation Windows 81 TATUS ON SEL OFF switch 23 TOP button 22 upplied accessories 128 supplied microphone 112 S S W STATUS 137 ystem configu
25. FOIOUSER FILE USER FILE LOAD D EXEC USER FILE SAVE EXEC F 1D OQOOOO000000000000 USER PRESET i EXEC 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to USER PRESET and press the MENU knob The message PRESET OK YES NO appears FOIOUSER FILE PRESET OK USER FILE LOAD USER FILE SAVE F 1D OQOOOO000000000000 USER PRESET D_ EXEC 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to YES and press the MENU knob The settings for all items in the USER menu are reset to the standard settings QG Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings Saving and Loading User Setting Data 6 1 Saving and Loading User Files The camcorder is equipped with a Memory Stick drive which enables you to save user files scene files lens files reference files and ALL files You can load these files from the Memory Stick for immediate recall of a particular setting configuration When a menu page is displayed you can set up the camcorder so that inserting a Memory Stick automatically jumps to the appropriate file related menu page For details about scene files see 6 2 Saving and Loading Scene Files on page 101 For details of the function for jumping to the appropriate file related menu page see 6 3 Jumping to a File Related Menu Page When Inserting a Memory Stick on page 105 Memory Sticks usable with this camcorder With this camcorder yo
26. LEVEL level to control control control is linked CH 1 with LEVEL CH 1 control Audio LEVEL CH 2 MIC LEVEL The MIC LEVEL level to control control control is linked CH 2 with LEVEL CH 2 control Note When you have operation of the LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 controls and MIC LEVEL control linked together if the MIC LEVEL control is set to 0 the audio signals on channels 1 and 2 cannot be recorded Check the position of the MIC LEVEL control before adjusting the LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 controls oe a TH ja r AUDIO IN FRONT REAR WIRELESS _ 5 1 4 4 2 Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the Front Microphone You can adjust the audio level input from the front microphone connected to the MIC IN connector which is to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 wa e When 1 and 2 are not displayed under the audio channel level meters the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch is set to the CH 3 4 position Set this switch to CH 1 2 e If the XLR connection automatic detection mode is on when the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connectors the camcorder detects the connection to the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connectors Thus the AUDIO IN switches are internally reset to REAR and the audio signals input to the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connectors are automatically selected Before adjusting the audio level of the front microphone confir
27. MEMORY STICK page of the FILE menu To make this setting proceed as follows 1 In the TOP menu select the FILE menu 2 Turn the MENU knob until the MEMORY STICK page of the FILE menu appears then press the MENU knob to select the page Alternatively on the CONTENTS page select MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK page FOS MEMORY STICK M S FORMAT gt EXEC M S IN gt JUMP T0 OFF 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to M S IN gt JUMP TO and press the MENU knob The mark on the left of M S IN gt JUMP TO changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 4 Turn the MENU knob to select the desired setting target FILE menu page Setting Description 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 geq Bunjes ses Bulpeo7 pue Bunes g uajdeyo Jumping to a File Related Menu Page When Inserting a Memory Stick 1 05 eyeq Humes 1esq Buipeo7 pue Bunes g Jajdeyo HAI 106 Setting Description REFER Jumps to the REFERENCE page USER 1 Jumps to the USER 1 page 5 Press the MENU knob to confirm the selection The mark returns to a mark and the mark returns to a mark In the following cases jumping to the target page is impossible When the power is turned on after you insert a M
28. Memory Stick has been inserted You can use up to 20 pages from P01 to P20 to save scene files in the Memory Stick Each page can hold up to 5 files To select a file proceed as follows Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file number appears then press the MENU knob PO1 SCENE STORE ESC DISPLAY MODE 0 ALL SCENE 1 FEB 05 02 STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD SFILE SAVE e MEMI 5 Saving and Loading Scene Files Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to the desired file number and press the MENU knob The message STORE OK YES NO appears P01 SCENE STORE ESC STORE OK YES NO DISPLAY MODE ALL SCENE1 STANDARD FEB 05 02 STANDARD STANDARD 05 STANDARD SFILE SAVE e MEMI 5 To carry out the storing move the gt mark to YES and press the MENU knob To cancel press the MENU knob leaving the mark pointing to NO You can select the contents of the user file to be displayed on the page For details see Selecting the display contents on page 103 5 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section To return to the SCENE FILE page After the message COMPLETE is displayed move the mark to ESC at the top right of the page by turning the MENU knob then press the MENU knob White balance setting data to be saved in the scene fi
29. R Memory Stick Stores any type of data except copyright protected data that requires the MagicGate copyright protection technology MagicGate Memory Stick Equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology Memory Stick ROM Stores pre recorded read only data You cannot record on Memory Stick ROM or erase the pre recorded data Available types of Memory Stick You can use a Memory Stick or a MagicGate Memory Stick with your product You can not use a Memory Stick Duo with your product 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 About a Memory Stick What is MagicGate MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Before using a Memory Stick Terminal Write protect tab Labelling position e When you set the Memory Stick erasure prevention switch to LOCK data cannot be recorded edited or erased Data may be damaged if You remove the Memory Stick or turn off the unit while it is reading or writing data You use the Memory Stick in a location subject to the effects of static electricity or electric noise We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data that you record on the Memory Stick Do not attach anything
30. RET REC SWITCH TURBO SWITCH Adjustments and Settings from Menus 87 sbulyjes paylejaq pue sAejdsiq nuaw s Ja deu9 sBues pejlejeq pue sxejdsiq nua Je deyo HAI ASSIGN lt 2 gt SEL window ce lt 2 gt SEL ESC OFF PICTURE CACHE ON OFF TEST OUT CHARACTER MARKER ZEBRA DS600 EXT REC CONTROL TURBO SW SEL window Qa SW SEL ESC OFF PICTURE CACHE ON OFF TEST QUT CHARACTER MARKER RE TAKE ATW RETURN _ VIDEO LENS RET REC SWITCH TURBO SWITCH Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 1 push type switch and TURBO GAIN button Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 2 slide type switch Function Content OFF Disables the switch PICTURE Assigns Picture Cache mode ON OFF CACHE function ON OFF TEST OUT Assigns the function to switch whether CHARACTER or not the characters are mixed to the video signal to be output from the TEST OUT connector MARKER Assigns the ON OFF function to display all markers 2 ZEBRA Assigns the zebra pattern display function D5600 Applies an electrical 5600K filter EXT REC Selects whether or not recording CONTROL control of external devices connected through the CCZ connector 26 pin of a CA 702 is possible UA01 to Assigns the items assigned in the UA10 3 ASSIGN SEL menu Function Description OFF Disables the switch PICTURE Assigns Picture Cache mode ON OFF CACHE function ON OFF TEST
31. SAW 99 to 99 For the V Saw white shading compensation x LENS R G B V PARA 99 to 99 For the V Parabola white shading s compensation F09 MEMORY M S FORMAT EXEC Formats a Memory Stick STICK M S IN gt JUMPTO OFF USER OFF See 6 3 Jumping to a File Related Menu Page ALL SCENE When Inserting a Memory Stick on page LENS REFER 105 USER1 152 Specifications DIAGNOSIS Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the DIAGNOSIS menu No Page Item Description D01 HOURS METER RESET METER Resets the resettable meters 2 DRUM RUNNING Displays the total time the drum has rotated TAPE RUNNING Displays the accumlated time the tape has run OPERATION Display the time that the unit has been powered THREADING Displays the number of time of tape threading DRUM RUNNING 2 Displays the total time the drum has rotated reset possible TAPE RUNNING 2 Displays the accumlated time the tape has run reset possible OPERATION 2 Display the time that the unit has been powered reset possible THREADING 2 Displays the number of time of tape threading reset possible D02 TIME DATE ADJUST HOUR MIN SEC YEAR MONTH DAY See 5 3 6 Setting the Date Time of the Internal Clock on page 89 D03 ROM VERSION AT Ver X XX SS Ver X XX FP Ver X XX EQ Ver X XX AU DISP Ver X XX D04 D
32. STATUS GAMMA OFF ON ON Turns the gamma correction on off CHROMA OFF ON ON ia the chroma of the composite signal on off MATRIX OFF ON ON Turns the linear matrix correction on off KNEE OFF ON ON Turns the knee correction on off WHITE CLIP OFF ON ON Turns the white clipping correction on off DETAIL OFF ON ON Turns the detail signal on off APERTURE OFF ON ON Turns the aperture function on off FLARE ON OFF ON Turns the flare function on off EVS OFF ON OFF Turns the EVS shutter on off TEST SAW OFF REC SAW OFF Selects the test signal P02 WHITE COLOR TEMP lt A gt Display color 3200 Sets the color temperature of WHITE A temperature COLOR FINE lt A gt 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the value more precisely when the color temperature adjustment through COLOR TEMP is not satisfactory R GAIN lt A gt 99 to 99 0 Only the value of R GAIN is changed B GAIN lt A gt 99 to 99 0 Only the value of B GAIN is changed D5600K lt A gt OFF ON OFF ae the WHITE A electronic 5600K filter on off COLOR TEMP lt B gt Display color 3200 Sets the color temperature of WHITE B temperature COLOR FINE lt B gt 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the value more precisely when the color temperature adjustment through COLOR TEMP is not satisfactory R GAIN lt B gt 99 to 99 0 Only the value of R GAIN is changed B GAIN lt B gt 99 to 99 0 Only the value of B GAIN is changed D5600K lt B gt OFF ON OFF ae the WHITE B electronic 5600K filter on off P03 BLACK
33. Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec However if the duration the light should be off is less than 5 seconds the light is on continuously When the LIGHT switch is set to MANUAL and the switch of the light is set to ON the light is always on Push the MENU knob The mark on the left of setting returns to a mark and the mark on the left of PRE LIGHTING returns to an mark 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 INTERVAL SEC FRAME indicating Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec appears along the bottom of the viewfinder Recording SEC indicates the trigger interval preset and FRAME indicates the number of frames preset The display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder The settings for Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec are maintained until changed However if you switch the camcorder power off all Manual Interval Rec mode settings are cleared except for the NUMBER OF FRAME TRIGGER INTERVAL and PRE LIGHTING settings To use Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec again after switching on the power perform steps 1 and 2 in Setting Single Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec on page 44 Recording in Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec Follow the procedure below to shoot
34. UB MARKER MIOOESSENCE MARK LTC UB MARKER 0 REC_START MARK SHOTMARK 1 SHOTMARK 2 SHOT TIME DISP MD HM 6 Push the MENU knob The mark to the left of LTC UB MARKER changes to the mark and the mark to the left of the setting changes to the mark 7 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired setting appears The setting changes in the order of SET ALL gt OFF MI1OOESSENCE MARK LTC UB MARKER 7 SET REC START MARK OFF SHOTMARK 1 OFF SHOTMARK 2 OFF MD HM SHOT TIME DISP Item Contents SET Determines whether to record REC START MARK SHOT MARK 1 and SHOT MARK 2 in accordance with the ON OFF setting fot that item ALL Records all of REC START MARK SHOT MARK 1 and SHOT MARK 2 OFF Does not record any marks If you select SET go to step 8 If you select ALL or OFF go to step 9 8 Set the mark s to be recorded to ON Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to the mark to be set Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired setting appears To record the mark on the tape select ON To not record the mark select OFF Perform settings for the remaining marks repeating steps 1 and 2 9 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF to end the menu operation Recording 37 yoeghe q pue Bulpiooey g Jaydeun yoeq eld pue Bulpiooey E se deyo HAI 38 Shot mark recording When SHOT MARK 1
35. adjustment 52 automatic iris adjustment 59 automatic iris window 60 automatic white balance adjustment 53 Index BACK TALLY indicator 27 BACK TALLY switch 27 BATT indicator 30 BATTERY 143 Battery attachment 13 battery pack 107 Battery status indicator 28 BKW 401 110 black balance 52 BLACK GAMMA 138 BLACK FLARE 137 BLK SHADING 142 BP GL65 GL95 L60S 107 BRIGHT control 18 Built in speaker 16 C Camera operator tally indicator 19 CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch 24 cassette loading 31 unloading 32 CBK MB01 40 CBK SD01 49 CC filter 53 CCD image sensors 127 CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch 15 Cleaning video heads 125 viewfinder 125 color temperature 85 Condensation 121 continues recording 34 Continuous Trigger mode 44 CONTRAST control 18 CUE IN switch 17 D DATA DISPLAY switch 26 Date Time of the Internal Clock 89 DC IN connector 13 DC OUT 12 V connector 17 DCC ADJUST 148 DETAIL 1 138 DETAIL 2 139 DETAIL 3 139 DEV STATUS 153 DIAGNOSIS menu 68 diopter adjustment 109 Diopter adjustment ring 19 display mode 77 Display panel 28 DISPLAY switch 26 27 drop frame mode 64 E EARPHONE jacks 15 ECS Extended Clear Scan mode 55 EJECT button 22 Eject button 23 End Search function 48 error messages 127 ESSENCE MARK 147 ESSENCE MARK page _ 36 37 ESSENCE MARK2 147 ESSENCE MARK2 page 36 essence marks 35 EVS Enhanced Vertical definition System mode 56 external microphone 113 Eyepiece 110 disassembling 125
36. appears As you turn the MENU knob the setting changes in the following sequence OFF gt CACHE lt gt A INT gt M INT When A INT appears the camcorder is in Auto Interval Rec mode The TALLY indicator green in the viewfinder flashes one flash second while the camcorder is in this mode Also TAKE TOTAL TIME REC TIME and PRE LIGHTING appear UOSOFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt TURBO SW DF NDF END SEARCH CACHE INTVAL REC A INT TAKE TOTAL TIME 5 M REC TIME SSEC PRE LIGHT ING OFF Press the MENU knob The mark on the left of CACHE INTVAL REC changes to a mark and the mark of the setting changes to a mark Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to TAKE TOTAL TIME UOSOFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt TURBO SW DF NDF END SEARCH CACHE INTVAL REC ha TAKE TOTAL TIME M REC TIME SSEC PRE LIGHT ING OFF 9 Press the MENU knob Recording 41 yoeghe q pue Bulpiooey g Jaydeun yoeq eld pue Bulpiooey E sa deyo HAI 42 The gt mark on the left of TAKE TOTAL TIME changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 10 Turn the MENU knob until the desired setting of TAKE TOTAL TIME appears As you turn the MENU knob the setting of TAKE TOTAL TIME changes in the following sequence 5M gt 10M gt 15M gt 20M gt 30M gt 40M gt 50M gt
37. be attached and tighten the adjustment screws to fix its position Attach the mount plate supplied with the WRR 862 2 Attach the battery pack For details about attaching the battery pack see 7 1 1 Using a Battery Pack on page 107 Mount plate supplied with WRR 862 3 Connect the tuner power cord to the DC OUT connector of the camcorder and the audio output cable to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector LINE MIC 48 V ON switch Set the LINE MIC 48 V ON switch for the channel to which the audio out cable is attached to MIC AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 switches When the XLR connection to AUDIO IN CH1 or automatic detection function is CH2 connector set to OFF onthe AUDIO 1 page to DC OUT connector of the MAINTENANCE menu set the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 switch for the channel to which the audio output cable is connected to REAR Audio Input System Japioowey y dN Bumes Zz sajdeyo 115 Jepiooweg ey dN Bumes z Ja deyo HANI 116 7 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 CH1 or CH2 connector LINE MIC 48 V ON switch ON switch for the channel to which the audio out cable is attached to LINE Set the LINE MIC 48 V Audio equipment AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 switches When the audio cable is connect
38. code cannot be synchronized with the reference video signal In this case set the GENLOCK item to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu User bit settings during time code synchronization When the time code is synchronized only the time data is synchronized with the external time code value Therefore the user bits can have their own settings for each camcorder To synchronize the user bits with external user bit data set the EXT LK UBIT item on the TIME CODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu to EXT 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 Camera synchronization during time code synchronization During time code synchronization the camera is genlocked to the reference video signal input from the GENLOCK IN connector Setting the Time Data Menu Displays and Detailed Settings 5 1 Menu Organization and Operation 5 1 1 Menu Organization The following shows the organization of menus that you can use to make various settings and adjustments TOP menu L USER submenu 1 OUTPUT page 2 TEST OU
39. detached external microphone LINE MIC 48 V ON switch Set the LINE MIC 48 V ON switch to 48 V ON if you use an external power supply type microphone Otherwise set the switch to MIC External microphone AUDIO IN for 2 CH 1 or CH 2 AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 switches When the audio cable is connected to either the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector with the XLR connection automatic detection function set to ON on the AUDIO 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector is automatically selected as the signal to be recorded This is true regardless of the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 switch settings This is called XLR connection automatic detection function When the XLR connection automatic detection function is set to OFF factory setting set the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 switch corresponding to the channel to which the microphone is connected to REAR Note In order for the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors on the camcorder to be able to provide a phantom 48 V power supply female XLR connectors 3 pin are fitted If the microphone cable has a female connector use an adaptor Using an external microphone attached to the camcorder You can attach an external microphone to the camcorder using the optional CAC 12 microphone holder T Remove the fixing screws for external microphone holder 2 Attach the CAC 12 Microphone Holder Audio Input System
40. file ALL FILE SAVE EXEC Saves ALL file F ID 16 characters To name ALL file ALL PRESET EXEC Returns items in the ALL file to preset values STORE ALL PRESET EXEC Sets the preset values of items in the ALL file CLEAR ALL PRESET EXEC Clears the preset values of items in the ALL file 3SEC CLR PRESET OFF ON OFF Turns on and off the function to clear the standard setting when the MENU knob is kept pressed for 3 seconds F04 SCENEFILE 1 See 6 2 Saving and Loading Scene Files on 2 page 101 3 i i iy 4 E 5 STANDARD SCENE RECALL EXEC SCENE STORE EXEC Specifications s X pu ddy 151 No Page Item Settings Default Description F05 REFERENCE REFERENCE STORE EXEC Saves the reference file in internal memory REFERENCE CLEAR EXEC Clears the reference file REFERENCE LOAD EXEC Loads the reference file REFERENCE SAVE EXEC Saves the reference file to Memory Stick F ID 16 characters To name the reference file SCENE WHITE DATA OFF ON OFF See White balance setting data to be saved in the scene file on page 102 FO6 LENS FILE 1 LENS FILE RECALL EXEC Loads lens files LENS FILE STORE EXEC Saves lens files F ID 16 characters To name lens files LENS NO OFFSET EXEC To clear lens files SOURCE MEMORY ME
41. five seconds of video in memory so disc access is intermittent While recording in Auto Interval Rec mode the TALLY indicator green in the viewfinder flashes 4 flashes second and the message AUTO INTERVAL M S flashes on the viewfinder screen When the camcorder is capturing the picture in memory the REC indicator in the viewfinder lights After the length of time for recording on the tape REC TIME has elapsed the camcorder automatically stops 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 To interrupt auto interval recording Press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens The camcorder stops recording However the tape may run for recording picture data already stored in memory To end auto interval recording You can exit Auto Interval Rec mode using the following two methods Set the POWER switch to OFF e Set CACHE INTVAL REC to OFF on the FUNCTION 1 page Time required for shooting and time required for recording on the tape Auto Interval Rec mode is effective for shooting objects that move very slowly To use this function you need to set the total time for shooting TAKE TOTAL TIME and the length of time for recording on the tape REC TIME The time required for shooting is the time required to capture the very slowly moving subject and th
42. g Jeideyo 121 eoueuslule g Jedeuo 122 2 Check that the color bars are displayed on the viewfinder screen and adjust the BRIGHT CONTRAST and PEAKING controls to give the best color bar display 3 Check each of the following operations The menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen Turn the MENU knob and check that the menu page changes to the next page Press the MENU knob and check that settings of each item of the selected page are displayed Turn the MENU knob and check that the mark moves within the page Press the MENU knob and check that the mark placed before the item changes to a mark and the mark placed before the setting of the item changes to a mark Turn the MENU knob and check that the setting of the selected item changes 4 Set the OUTPUT DCC switch to CAM and change the inner FILTER ND filter selector position in the sequence of 1 2 3 and 4 and the outer FILTER CC filter selector position in the sequence B C D A and B Check that the FILTER indicator on the viewfinder screen displays the correct numbers 5 Carry out of the following operations and check that that the indicator lights if the corresponding item has been turned on on the LED page of the USER menu Set the gain to anything but 0 dB by using the GAIN selector and the GAIN SW page of the OPERATION menu Set the SHUTTER selector to ON Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST Use the lens extende
43. if you start recording immediately after switching to F RUN or R RUN i e to a position other than SET you may overwrite a portion of the previously recorded time code Positions of essence marks such as shot marks may be shifted depending on the Picture Cache time setting Menu operation for the Picture Cache time setting is disabled during recording To change the setting once Recording stop the recording by pressing the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens When power is lost during recording e When the power is turned off during recording the camera will switch off by itself after the tape has run for a few seconds If you remove the battery pull out the DC cable or cut power to the AC adaptor during recording actual recording of picture data ends the instant the tape is stopped However a certain amount of recorded picture data equal to that recorded during the Picture Cache time will be lost because it has not yet been recorded on the tape before the tape stops For this reason make sure you do not change the battery while recording When the tape runs out during recording Please note that if the tape runs out and the camcorder stops during recording a certain amount of recorded picture data equal to that recorded during the Picture Cache time will be lost because it has not yet been recorded on the tape 3 2 5 Shooting Picture at Intervals Interval Rec Function with CBK MB01 Inserting
44. in Picture Cache mode Also this indicator lights when a green tally signal is received from the camera control unit It flashes in Interval Rec mode REC recording red tally indicator This indicator lights red when recording starts and remains lit during recording It also lights when a red tally signal is received from the camera control unit and flashes to give a warning For details see 8 3 Operation Warnings on page 126 BATT battery indicator This indicator starts flashing when the battery connected to the camcorder is nearly exhausted and stays lit when the battery is completely exhausted The battery power level at which the indicator starts flashing can be set on the BATTERY page of the MAINTENANCE menu For details refer to the Maintenance Manual 4 warning indicator This indicator lights when any of the following conditions occurs with the corresponding item set to ON on the LED page of the USER menu e The gain is set to other than 0 dB e The SHUTTER selector is set to ON The WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST e ATW is enabled e The lens extender is used Indicators in the Viewfinder The FILTER selector is set to other than ND 1 CC B e The reference value of auto iris override is not the standard value Spare indicator This is a spare indicator Setting the REC TALLY item to BOTH on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu makes it possible to use thi
45. lens having serial transmission ability is mounted L ID Display only _ To show the lens specific ID when a serial lens is connected L MF Display only To show the name of the lens manufacturer when a serial lens is connected 19 FORMAT 16 9 4 3 SELECT 16 9 4 3 16 9 See 5 3 8 Selecting the Aspect Ratio on page 90 SCAN MODE I PsF 24P See 5 3 9 Setting the CCD 24P is selectable Scan Mode on page 91 only when CBK FC01 is connected V LPF 24P 30P OFF ON ON See 5 3 9 Setting the CCD only when CBK FC01 is Scan Mode on page 91 connected UC J SELECT UC J UC Selects the signal format DVW 970 only 20 UMID SET EX OWNERSHIP REC _ OFF ON OFF See 5 3 10 Using UMID COUNTRY CODE 4 byte alphanumeric Data onipage 23 strings ORGANIZATION 4 byte alphanumeric strings USER CODE 4 byte alphanumeric strings INSTANCE NO RND GEN RND TIME ZONE 00 00 to 25 1Ato 1F 2A 00 to 2F 32 3A to 3F MACHINE n Specifications PAINT Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the PAINT menu When the setting range in the Settings column is value The setting range shown on the menu screen may differ from what is shown in the manual surrounded by parentheses the setup value is a relative No Page Item Settings Default Description P01 SW
46. mark 3 Turn the MENU knob to display the desired aspect ratio and press the MENU knob The mark returns to a mark and the mark returns to a mark 4 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section To display the aspect ratio of 16 9 4 3 on the viewfinder screen By setting the DISP 16 9 4 3 ID item on the VF DISP 2 page of the USER menu to ON 16 9 or 4 3 appears on the viewfinder screen according to the setting on the FORMAT page For details see 5 2 2 Selecting the Display Items on page 76 To display 16 9 in color bars By setting the SHOT 16 9 ID on the SHOT DISP page of the USER menu to ON you can record a 16 9 mode indicator superimposed on the color bars For details see 5 2 6 Recording Shot Data Superimposed on the Color Bars on page 79 Color bars EBU type 16 9 mode indicator on the color bar display 5 3 9 Setting the CCD Scan Mode Since the camcorder has CCDs that use an all pixels read out method a progressive scan mode is also available in addition to the conventional interlace scan mode You can select either of the following modes using the FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu e I interlace scan mode e PsF progressive scan mode Installing the CBK FCO1 allows you to select the 24P mode DVW 970 only Eac
47. more information see To make the time code consecutive on page 64 O F RUN SET R RUN free run set recording run switch This switch selects the operating mode for the internal time code generator F RUN Time code keeps advancing regardless of the operating state of the VTR Use this setting when aligning the time code with real time or when synchronizing the time code with an external time code SET Set the switch to this position to set the time code or user bits R RUN The time code value advances only during recording Use this setting to have a consecutive time code on the tape For details see 4 5 1 Setting the Time Code on page 63 and 4 5 3 Setting the User Bits on page 64 DATA DISPLAY switch U BIT To display the user bit value SHOT TIME To display the date and time from the shot data SHOT NO Not used 2 7 Warnings and Indications Besides the viewfinder speaker and earphones the indicators and displays described in this section also provide you with information such as the operating state of the camcorder and warnings TALLY indicator DISPLAY switch TALLY switch BACK TALLY indicator B BACK TALLY switch O LIGHT switch B WARNING indicator Display panel REAR TALLY indicator Warning and indication functions TALLY indicator Setting the TALLY switch on the viewfinder to HIGH or LOW enables this indicator It lights when
48. of important data When carrying the camcorder with the Memory Stick inserted close the cover of the menu operating section Avoid removing the Memory Stick from the insertion slot while the access indicator is lit Do not format the Memory Stick using a PC Formatting of Memory Sticks can be performed on the MEMORY STICK page of the FILE menu 6 1 2 Saving USER Menu Data User File to the Memory Stick You can save USER menu settings held in the camcorder as user files in the Memory Stick You can save up to 100 user files in the Memory Stick Insert the Memory Stick then proceed as follows T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the USER FILE page appears then press the MENU knob to select the page Alternately select USER FILE on the CONTENTS page USER FILE page FOIOUSER FILE USER FILE LOAD EXEC USER FILE SAVE EXEC F 1D QOO00000000000000 D_ EXEC USER PRESET If you want to set a file ID for the data to be saved Set the file ID before going to step 3 For details on setting the file ID see Setting the file ID on page 99 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to USER FILE SAVE and press the MENU knob The POO USER SAVE page appears P00 USER SAVE DISPLAY 00o1 When a appears on the left of POO at the top left of the page yo
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50. 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 Extension boards CBK FCO1 Pull Down 24P Board for the DVW 970 only CBK SDO1 SDI Output Board CBK MBO1 Picture Cache Board Equipment for maintenance and easier handling BCT HD12CL Cleaning Cassette LC DN7 Hard Carrying Case LC DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case Tripod Adaptor VCT 14 Rain cover Part No 3 191 064 02 Maintenance Manual Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Notes e Always make a test recording and verify that it was recorded successfully SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR ITS RECORDING MEDIA EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER Menu List This section briefly explains menus that the camcorder provides for adjustments and setting
51. page appears P00 USER LOAD DISPLAY MODE ALL 001 USER1 JAN 0O1 04 002 USER2 JAN 15 04 FEB 05 04 FEB 20 04 003 NO FILE 004 USER4 005 USERS 4 Tur the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file number appears then press the MENU knob POO USER LOAD DISPLAY MODE ALL USER1 USER2 JAN 01 04 JAN 15 04 FEB 05 04 FEB 20 04 NO FILE USER4 USERS 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to the desired file number to be loaded and press the MENU knob The message LOAD OK YES NO appears POO USER LOAD ESC LOAD 0K YES NO DISPLAY MODE USER1 JAN 01 04 JAN 15 04 FEB 05 04 FEB 20 04 USERS 6 To carry out the load move the mark to YES and press the MENU knob To cancel press the MENU knob leaving the mark pointing to NO The ACCESS indicator lights When the load is completed the message COMPLETE appears and the ACCESS indicator goes off The USER FILE page appears again T To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section If data cannot be loaded If one of the following error messages appears during or after the load operation then the data was not loaded Data load error messages Error message Cause Action NO MEMORY No Memory Insert or reinsert the STICK flashing Stick is inserted Memory Stick MEMORY STICK Circuit or Rec
52. page of the OPERATION menu allows you to make settings for UMID data Proceed as follows 1 Holding down the MENU knob set the MENU ON OFF switch from OFF to ON The TOP menu appears 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to OPERATION and press the MENU knob If this is the first time the OPERATION menu has been displayed the CONTENTS page appears If the menu has been used before the last accessed page appears 3 If the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move the mark to UMID SET and press the MENU knob If a different page is displayed turn the MENU knob until the UMID SET page appears then press the MENU knob The current settings appear on the right side of each item UMID SET page 200UMID SET EX OWNERSHIP REC OFF COUNTRY CODE OOO a ORGANI ZATION 00000 USER CODE O 0000 INSTANCE NO i RND TIME ZONE 00 00 00 MACHINE 0000000000000 Proceed as follows Item Contents EX OWNERSHIP Specifies whether to record the REC user data COUNTRY CODE Sets the country code ORGANIZATION Sets the organization code USER CODE Sets the user code INSTANCE NO Specifies how to generate the instance number Adjustments and Settings from Menus Item Contents TIME ZONE MACHINE Sets the time difference from UTC Displays the machine specific number 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want
53. picture in the memory The camcorder stores picture data about 5 seconds worth in memory and then actually records the stored picture data on the tape The tape runs intermittently To stop recording in Single Trigger mode You can stop recording in Single Trigger mode of Manual Rec Interval 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 e Press the EJECT button e Set the POWER switch to OFF Setting Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec 1 Follow the procedure in steps 1 to 9in Setting Single Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec on page 44 2 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise to display the desired trigger interval UOSOFUNCT ION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt TURBO SW DF NDF END SEARCH CACHE INTVAL REC M INT NUMBER OF FRAME 1 TRIGGER INTERVAL 1SEC PRE LIGHTING OFF If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise the number changes in the following sequence M gt 1SEC 4 gt 2SEC lt gt 3SEC gt 4SEC gt 5SEC 6SEC gt 7SEC lt gt 8SEC 9SEC gt 10SEC gt 15SEC gt 20SEC gt 30SEC gt 40SEC 50SEC gt IMIN lt gt 2MIN gt 3MIN gt 4MIN lt gt 5MIN lt gt 6MIN gt TMIN lt gt 8MIN gt 9MIN gt 10MIN gt 15MIN gt 20MIN gt 30MIN gt 40MIN gt 50MIN gt 1H gt 2H gt 3
54. pictures in Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec 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 After performing the basic procedures for shooting and recording following the instructions in 3 2 Basic Procedures on page 33 secure the camcorder so that it will not move 2 Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens The camcorder starts recording in Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec and the flashing cycle of the TALLY indicator green changes from 1 flash second to 4 flashes second and the message INTERVAL SEC FRAME flashes on the viewfinder screen When you use the PRE LIGHTING function the light turns on when you press the VTR START button After the preset PRE LIGHTING time has elapsed the camcorder captures the picture in the memory The camcorder stores picture data about 5 seconds worth in memory and then actually records the stored picture data on the tape Thus the tape runs intermittently The REC indicator in the viewfinder is on while the camcorder is capturing the picture in the memory To stop recording in Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec You can stop recording in Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec using the following two methods However the tape may continue to run to record the picture data stored
55. recording indicator Setting change and adjustment progress message display area Operation error message display area Filter O and appear only when color bars are displayed Iris setting auto iris override Remaining tape White balance memory Status display on the viewfinder Extender EX is displayed when a lens extender is used Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen Zoom position This indicator appears only when you use a lens that has a zoom position display function It aia the approximate position of the variator of the zoom lens between wide angle and telephoto 1 Variator A group of lenses that are moved to adjust the focal length Color temperature This indicates the currently selected color temperature UHF wireless microphone reception level This indicates reception level of the wireless microphone when the UHF wireless microphone is attached using four E which appear at the right of W When four W are lit the receiving condition is good DC IN battery voltage or remaining capacity This shows the battery voltage or remaining capacity of an internal battery pack When the power is supplied from an AC adaptor connected to the DC IN connector DC IN appears When the DISP BATT REMAIN item is set to INT on the VF DISP 2 page of the USER menu the battery voltage is not indicated However when the Anton B
56. recording time of approximately 40 minutes for the DVW 970 and 48 minutes for the DVW 970P is achieved Metadata for easier and more comfortable operation It is possible to record recording start markers and good shot markers on the tape while shooting and search automatically for required cuts when editing Time Code operations inevitable in broadcasting LTC and VITC recording and LTC playback can be performed The built in time code generator can be synchronized with an external generator A lithium battery is the back up power supply for the built in time code generator enabling the time code to be held for approximately 5 years without being charged with the camcorder power supply The time code can be displayed in the LCD window screen even when the power is off The automatic power shut off function allows you to set the time when the time code display disappears 1 LTC Longitudinal Time Code 2 VITC Vertical Interval Time Code Audio functions e A slot in UHF portable tuner WRR 855A 855B not supplied can be attached Four channels of 20 bit digital audio can be recorded as well as four channels of 16 bit digital audio When an audio cable is connected to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors XLR 3 pin the audio signals input to the XLR 3 pin connectors are recorded regardless of the AUDIO IN switch setting This function is called the XLR connection automatic detection function The AUDIO OUT connect
57. switch the pages FURBO Sl TURBO Turn the MENU knob END SEARCH OFF clockwise or counterclockwise to display CACHE INTVAL REC OFF the desired page The DF NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only for the DVW 970 Press the MENU knob A mark appears on the left of the currently selected item and a mark appears on the left of the setting Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to CACHE INTVAL REC UOS3SOFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt i ATW ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt OFF TURBO DF END SEARCH OFF CACHE INTVAL REC OFF Press the MENU knob The gt mark on the left of CACHE INTVAL REC changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark UO3OFUNCT ION 1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt TURBO SW DF NDF END SEARCH CACHE INTVAL REC 6 Turn the MENU knob until CACHE appears As you turn the MENU knob the setting changes in the following sequence OFF gt CACHE lt gt A INT lt gt M INT When CACHE appears the camcorder is in Picture Cache mode where picture sound and time code are constantly saved in memory The TALLY indicator green in the viewfinder is on while picture data is being stored in memory UOSOFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt TURBO SW DF NDF END SEARCH CACHE INTVAL REC CACHE CACHE REC TIME OSEC 7 Press the MENU knob The mark on the left of
58. the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu In this case the settings stored in the independent data region will be renewed according to the change of settings in the remote control data region Thus the settings of the paint data made with the remote control unit can be retained even if the remote control unit is removed However if the switch position on the remote control unit differs from the one on the camcorder the switch position on the camcorder takes precedence over that on the remote control unit Connecting the Remote Control Unit For details on menu operations see 5 1 2 Basic Menu Operations on page 68 To keep the video quality before a remote control unit is connected Set RM COMMON MEMORY to ON on the FUNCTION 3 menu of the MAINTENANCE menu and set all the volume on the remote control unit to the relative value mode After making these settings connect the remote control unit For details refer to the operation manual supplied with the remote control unit Maintenance 8 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 8 1 1 Preparations for Testing T Attacha fully charged battery pack 2 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID indicator does not appear and that the battery power level is sufficient If
59. the VTR starts recording Like the REC indicator in the viewfinder it also flashes to provide warnings The brightness of this indicator when it is lit can be switched with the TALLY switch DISPLAY switch This switches the indications on the viewfinder screen on or off ON The indications appear on the viewfinder screen OFF The indications do not appear on the viewfinder screen Note Setting the MENU ON OFF switch to ON displays the menu on the viewfinder screen even if the DISPLAY switch is set to OFF TALLY switch This switch controls the TALLY indicator as follows HIGH The TALLY indicator brightness is high OFF The TALLY indicator is disabled LOW The TALLY indicator brightness is low BACK TALLY indicator When the BACK TALLY switch is set to ON this indicator has the same function as the TALLY indicator BACK TALLY switch This switch enables or disables the BACK TALLY and REAR TALLY indicators ON The BACK TALLY and REAR TALLY indicators are enabled OFF The BACK TALLY and REAR TALLY indicators are disabled LIGHT switch This switch turns on off the display panel light Warnings and Indications 27 S 01 U09 pUe Sed JO SuoloUN4 pue suoneoogq z Jaldeyp 01UOD pUe SEd JO SuOHOUNY pue suoneooq z Jeldeup WN 28 WARNING indicator This indicator lights up or flashes when there is a fault in the VTR For details see 8 3 Operation Warnings on page 126 Displa
60. to enter a country code organization code and user code Set the country code referring to the ISO 3166 table and set the organization code and user code independently For details see UMID menu setup on page 94 ID generated when shooting Same as the above Material source ID detecting Source Pack Shooting information when where and who Same as the above t Metadata pack that identifies the source of material unit by defining the when where and who of the material unit with which it is associated Functions of UMID data The UMID data enables the following e Add a globally unique ID to every shot of audio visual material The unique ID is used to detect the material source and to link it with the original source material e Distinguishing between original material and copied material 00 is added to the Instance Number for original material Adjustments and Settings from Menus 93 sbulyjas paylejaq pue sAejdsiq nuaw g Ja deup sBumes pejlejeq pue sxejdsiq nua gs Je deyo HAI 94 Recording based on the UTC The UTC is used when recording the UMID This enables uniform control of source material recorded all over the world based on the universal time code Calculating the date difference among source materials The source material is recorded based on the MJD Modified Julian Date which enables easy calculation of date difference among source materials UMID menu setup The UMID SET
61. while you are holding down the RET switch When the return video function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 switch you can see the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder screen while you are holding down the ASSIGN 1 switch even if the RETURN VIDEO item is set to OFF on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu When no signal is input to the GENLOCK IN connector the image is not changed even if you hold down the RET switch on the lens Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen 83 sum s paylejeq pue sAejdsiq nuaw g Ja deup sBumes pejrejeq pue sxejdsiq nua Je deyo HAI However the image is switched while you are holding down the ASSIGN 1 switch to which the return video function is assigned even if no signal is input to the GENLOCK IN connector Adjustments and Settings from Menus 5 3 Adjustments and Settings from Menus The camcorder provides menus for adjustments and settings 5 3 1 Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Selector Positions 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 To set the gain values proceed as follows 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the GAIN SW page appears then press the MENU knob to select the page The current sett
62. 0 30 M TRIGGER INTERVAL 40 50 SEC 1 to 10 15 20 30 40 50 MIN 1 2 3 4 6 12 24 H sexipueddy 1 32 Specifications USER No Page Item Settings Default Description menu 04 FUNCTION 2 D5600 OFF ON OFF Turns on and off the function which electrically applies a 5600K color temperature filter WIDE AWB OFF ON ON Turns on and off the function which widens the range adjustable by Auto White Balance WHITE SWITCH lt B gt MEM ATW MEM Sets the function of the WHITE BAL B switch SHOCKLESS WHITE OFF 1 2 3 1 Changes the white gain smoothly when operating the WHITE BAL switch ATW SPEED 1to5 4 Changes the speed of the Auto Tracing White operation LOW LIGHT OFF ON OFF Turns the warning display on off when the video average level is less than the preset value LOW LIGHT LEVEL 99 to 99 0 Sets the level at which the LOW LIGHT function becomes effective VF BATT WARNING 10 20 10 Sets the threshold value of remaining battery capacity to make the remaining capacity indication flash O 05 VF DISP 1 VF DISP OFF ON OFF See 5 2 2 Selecting the VF DISP MODE 1 2 3 3 Display Items on page 76 DISP EXTENDER OFF ON ON DISP FILTER OFF ON ON DISP WHITE OFF ON ON DISP GAIN OFF ON ON DISP SHUTTER OFF ON ON DISP AUDIO OFF ON ON DISP TAPE OFF ON ON DISP IRIS OFF ON ON O 06 VF DISP 2 DISP ZOOM OFF ON ON
63. 00000000 HS28 Bt 012345678 9 lt gt ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOP ARSTUUWXYZ abedefghi jk Imnorarstuvwxyz INS DEL RET ESC END 5 Repeat step 4 for each of the remaining characters 6 When the input is complete turn the MENU knob to move the W mark over END then press the MENU knob This ends the input and returns to the original SHOT ID page To insert a space Proceed as follows 1 In step 4 above move the W mark over INS and p press the MENU knob gt CM 15 QOOOOOO00000 OOOOOOOO00oo gt Oooo00000000o 1H 48 x 012345678 lt gt ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOP ARSTUUUXYZ labcdefshijk Imnorarstuvwxyz MNS DEL RET ESC END Move the W mark over INS 2 Move the ill mark over RET then press the MENU knob U11OSHOT ID Space inserted D 3 0 ID 4 matata ta taalalata a 1 4 amp O k 012345678 9 lt gt ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOP QRSTUVUXYZI abcdefghijk lmnoparstuvwxyz DEL RET ESC END To delete a character In step 4 of the procedure for setting the shot ID move the E mark over DEL and press the MENU knob This deletes the character under the Mi mark in the shot ID row To cancel deleting the character move the W mark over RET and press the MENU knob To cancel entering or changing shot ID Before executing step 6 of the procedure for setting the shot ID move the mark to ESC at the top right of the scr
64. 1H lt gt 2H gt 3H gt 4H gt 5H gt 7H gt 10H gt 15H gt 20H lt gt 30H gt 40H lt gt 50H 4 gt 70H gt 100H Here M means minutes 5M is 5 minutes and H means hours 1H is one hour 1 1 Press the MENU knob The mark on the left of TAKE TOTAL TIME changes to a mark and the mark changes to a mark 1 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to REC TIME UOSOFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt END SEARCH CACHE INTVAL REC A INT TAKE_TOTAL TIME 5M REC TIME amp SSEC PRE LIGHTING OFF 1 3 Press the MENU knob The gt mark on the left of REC TIME returns toa mark and the mark of the setting returns to a mark 14 Turn the MENU knob until the desired time to be recorded on the tape appears As you turn the MENU knob the setting of REC TIME changes in the following sequence SSEC 10SEC gt 15SEC gt 20SEC gt 30SEC gt 40SEC gt 50SEC gt IMIN gt 2MIN lt gt aaa 38MIN lt gt 39MIN lt gt 40MIN Here SEC means seconds 5SEC is 5 seconds and MIN means minutes 1 MIN is one minute 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 displayed when you turn the MENU knob changes within the available setting times B
65. 5 Audio Input System 7 5 1 Using the Supplied Microphone You can use the supplied microphone either detached from or attached to the camcorder Using the microphone detached from the camcorder Gos ag Connect to the MIC IN connector Set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired audio recording channel to FRONT Using the supplied microphone detached from the camcorder When using the supplied microphone with an extension cable always use an external power supply type cable Using the microphone attached to the camcorder 1 Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder clamp Clamp of the Microphone holder 2 Place the microphone in the microphone holder Tighten the screw Place the microphone in the holder so that UP is at the top i i 3 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector then set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired recording channel to FRONT Connect to the MIC IN connector 7 5 2 Using an External Microphone You can connect up to two external microphones using the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 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 Using a
66. 7 Attaching Detaching the Shoulder Strap 117 7 8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ccssss0 118 7 9 Putting on the Rain Cover Not Supplied 118 7 10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit 00 119 Chapter 8 Maintenance 8 1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting 121 8 1 1 Preparations for Testing eeescceesseceesseeeeseeeenseeeeees 121 8 1 2 estima the Camera eneen e A iS 121 8 1 3 Testine the VPR rse a tena a a ange 123 8 2 Maintenance ssssssesennnunnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn 125 8 2 1 Cleaning the Video Heads ii c0 ccdisecesecdecadeec eek Sivas 125 8 2 2 Cleaning the Viewfinder eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeerrsresrrsrrrereses 125 8 3 Operation WarningS csscccccesesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 126 Appendixes SPECINGCATONS iiaia a paaa aoaia aaiae 128 General ca bees crt Sas cae Sze as e coe du acon a a E EAE SSS 128 Vid o Camera Sectolin nra n a ahead 128 VTR Sector rne ne TAi E Eass 129 Recommended Additional Equipment ssssessseesseessessseeeesee 129 Menu MES oa siaceuevauautdveteat teuengusieusaceaceaunideuevvaicesanecanesoreueanamee 131 OPERA TION Menu sais Seeds th anetares eG tats 131 PAINT Men si asana e aE aE E TE E aiai 137 MAINTENANCE Menu snsssessssessesssesssseressesrssssessessssssreseesses 142 Table of Contents FILE Menu 151 DIAGNOSIS Men en citi iesita ionnas 153 About a Memory Stick
67. AD page by changing the DISPLAY MODE setting For details see Selecting the display contents on page 100 T 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 display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the screen USER menu settings to be saved in the Memory Stick Settings for items on all pages of the USER menu are saved in the Memory Stick as a user file However you can select the items which are not to be saved in the Memory Stick Use the items LOAD CUSTOM DATA LOAD OUT OF USER BEFORE FILE PAGE and USER LOAD WHITE on the USER FILE2 page of the FILE menu If data cannot be saved If one of the following error messages appears during or after the save operation then the data was not saved Data save error messages Error message Cause Action NO MEMORY No Memory Insert or reinsert the STICK flashing Stick is inserted Memory Stick MEMORY STICK The LOCK Set the LOCK switch LOCKED switch on the to the write enable Memory Stick position is set to the write protect position MEMORY STICK Circuit or Check the circuitry or ERROR Memory Stick replace the Memory flashing fault Stick Setting the file ID Before data is saved to a Memory Stick it is useful to se
68. AKE function 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 INVALID OPERATION ON BOARD BATTERY EMPTY Appears when e there is only one recorded cut when recording using the RE TAKE function e the recorded cuts are less than 3 sec when recording using the RE TAKE function e the RE TAKE function was denied for some reason e g as Picture Cache was on e when you execute the RE TAKE operation before the recording pause operation has completed Appears when the backup battery for the internal clock has been used up 1 In this case position the tape at the point where you want to start the recording manually 2 To replace the backup battery contact your nearest Sony dealer Phenomena specific to CCD image sensors The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CCD Charge Coupled Device image sensors They do not indicate malfunctions White flecks Although the CCD image sensors are produced with high precision technologies fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases caused by cosmic rays etc This is related to the principle of CCD image sensors and is not a malfunction The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases e when operating at a high environmental temperature e when you have
69. Adjustment 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to IRIS WINDOW then press the MENU knob The mark changes to a mark and the mark changes to a mark 5 Turn the MENU knob until the desired auto iris window appears then press the MENU knob 1 2 3 4 5 6 m a The shaded parts indicate the area where light detection occurs Auto iris window The mark on returns to a mark and the mark returns to a 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 Item Setting IRIS VAR WIDTH The width of the window IRIS VAR HEIGHT The height of the window IRIS VAR H POS The position of the window in the horizontal direction IRIS VAR V POS The position of the window in the vertical direction 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 screen To counter problems with very bright highlights If the subject is too bright the iris may close too much leaving the overall image dark or the highlights may be blown out In such cases setting the highlight clip function on reduces the luminance range avoiding problems from the automatic iris correction In the AUTO IRIS page of th
70. B You can use the WRR 855A 855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit simply by inserting it into the slot in the camcorder and fastening the fixing screws Undo the four fixing screws holding the cover of the slot and remove the cover 2 Insert the WRR 855A 855B and fasten the four fixing screws Set the AUDIO IN switch to WIRELESS For the operation of the WRR 855A 855B refer to the manual supplied with the WRR S55A 855B e When the XLR connection automatic detection function is on even if the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 switch is set to WIRELESS the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector is automatically selected when an audio cable is connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector In sucha case set REAR XLR AUTO to OFF on the AUDIO 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu The audio signals to be recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 depend on the settings of the AUDIO IN CH 3 CH 4 switches without being affected by the XLR connection automatic detection function Fitting the WRR 862 with a battery pack 1 1 Attach the WRR tuner fitting not supplied service part number A 8278 057 A to the back of the camcorder Use a Phillips type screwdriver to tighten the four screws placed in the tuner fitting For three of these screws insert the screwdriver through the corresponding hole and tighten the screw Loosen the adjustment screws Adjust the tuner fitting position for a battery pack to
71. DJUST DCC FUNCTION DCC ADP K FIX DCC Selects the function assigned to the DCC SEL switch ADP is Adaptive knee and FIX is fixed knee DCC D RANGE 400 450 500 550 600 Sets the timing range when the DCC switch is 600 set to the ON position DCC POINT 99 to 99 For the DCC minimum knee point adjustment DCC GAIN 99 to 99 For the gain adjustment to DCC detected value DCC DELAY TIME 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the DCC reaction speed M14 AUTOIRIS 2 IRIS WINDOW 1 2 3 4 5 6 VAR Selects the auto iris detection window VAR is variable IRIS WINDOW IND OFF ON OFF Turns on and off the function which displays a frame marker for the auto iris detection window IRIS LEVEL 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the level of the auto iris target value IRIS APL RATIO 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the mix ratio of auto iris detection peak value and average value IRIS VAR WIDTH 20 to 465 245 Sets the width and height of detection frame when the auto iris detection window is set to VAR IRIS VAR HEIGHT 17 to 120 72 Sets the height of detection frame when the DVW 970 auto iris detection window is set to VAR 20 to 142 85 DVW 970P IRIS VAR H POS 447 to 446 0 Sets the horizontal position of detection frame when the auto iris detection window is set to VAR IRIS VAR V POS 104 to 104 0 Sets the vertical position of detection frame DVW 970 when the auto iris detection window is set to 124 to 123 0 VAR DVW 970P IRIS SPEED 99 to 99 0 Adjust
72. E ALL OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE DIAGNOSIS 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the 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 menu operation ended appears Recording 35 yoeghe q pue Bulpiooey g Jaydeun yoeq eld pue Bulpiooey E sa deyo HAI 36 4 When the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move the mark to ESSENCE MARK then push the MENU knob When any page of the MAINTENANCE menu is displayed turn the MENU knob until the ESSENCE MARK or ESSENCE MARK2 page appears then push the MENU knob ESSENCE MARK page M1QOESSENCE MARK LTC UB MARKER REC START MARK SHOTMARK 1 SHOTMARK 2 SHOT TIME DISP MD HM M11OESSENCE MARK2 OVER AUDIO LIMIT GAIN CHG MARK FILTER CHG MARK SHUTTER CHG MARK WHITE CHG MARK FLASH MARK FLASH MARK LEVEL E MARK SD LINE The following items on these pages are for setting the corresponding essence marks Mark Condition starts REC START MARK To be recorded when recording SHOT MARK 1 2 To be recorded when the RET button on the lens is manually operated OVER AUDIO To be recorded when the audio LIMIT level exceeds 0 dBFS GAIN CHG MARK _ To be recorded when the gain value changes luminance suddenly changes such as when the f
73. E to STBY it takes about 4 seconds before recording starts If you turn off the power during a recording pause Continuous recording after turning off the power during a recording pause 1 Tum onthe power again 2 Press the RET button on the lens If an analog composite signal is input to the GENLOCK IN connector make sure that RETURN VIDEO is set to OFF on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu 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 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 7 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in Recording Pause Mode End Search Function on page 48 Continuous recording after rewinding or fast forward after removing the cassette or on a tape that has been partly recorded 1 Looking in the viewfinder press the PLAY button to start playback 2 Press the STOP button at the desired point to begin record
74. ET R RUN switch to F RUN or R RUN F RUN Free run The time code generator keeps running R RUN Recording run The time code generator runs only while recording To set the drop frame mode non drop frame mode only for the DVW 970 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 TMECODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu To make the time code consecutive When the F RUN SET R RUN switch is set to R RUN recording a number of scenes on the tape normally produces consecutive time code However once you remove the tape and record on another tape the time code will no longer be contiguous when you use again the original tape for recording In this case to make the time code consecutive proceed as follows Set the PRESET REGEN CLOCK switch to REGEN 2 Use the PLAY buttons to play back 3 Watching the playback find the point of the previous recording on the tape from which you wish to continue recording and press the STOP button 4 Press the RET button on the lens This reads the previous recording and synchronizes the internal time code generator thus allowing the new time code recorded to follow on consecutively 4 5 2 Saving the Actual Time in the Time Code Setting the PRESET REGEN CLOCK switch to CLOCK saves the actual time in the time code When it is necessary to set the actual time use the TIME DATE page of the DIA
75. EV STATUS I O EEPROM LSI FRAM SCI Displays ROM version Displays the self diagnosis D05 OPTION BOARD SDI OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT PULL DOWN 24P PICTURE CACHE Displays installed options 1 DVW 970 only Specifications sexipueddy 153 sexipueddy 154 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 Once attached to a Memory Stick Duo adapter Memory Stick Duo turns to the same size as standard Memory Stick and thus can be used with products compliant with standard Memory Stick Types of Memory Stick Memory Stick is available in the following four types to meet various requirements in functions Memory Stick R Stored data are not overwritten You can write data to Memory Stick R with Memory Stick R compatible products only Copyright protected data that requires MagicGate copyright protection technology cannot be written to Memory Stick
76. EVEL control Check that the channel 1 and 2 audio level meter in the display panel show more and more segments as you turn the control counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camcorder 4 Testing the earphone and speaker 1 2 Turn the MONITOR volume control and check that the speaker volume changes accordingly Connect an earphone to the front or rear EARPHONE jack Check that the speaker sound is cut off and that you can hear the sound from the microphone in the earphone Turn the MONITOR volume control and check that the earphone volume changes accordingly Connect the earphone to the other EARPHONE jack Check the earphone as in step 3 5 Testing external microphones 1 Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connectors Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting aoueueluley g seideyo 123 eoueuslule g Je deyo 124 Set the LINE MIC 48V ON switches as follows If the connected microphone is of the internal power supply type set the switch to MIC e If the connected microphone is of the external power supply type set the switch to 48V ON Set the AUDIO IN switches to REAR Aim the microphones at a sound source Check that the audio level meter in the display panel and the audio level indicators in the viewfinder reflect the changing sound level 6 Checking the XLR connection automatic detection function Before starting to check remove the fro
77. F switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the SHOT ID page appears and press the MENU knob to select the page SHOT ID page 1OSHOT ID 1 QOO000000000 2 QOOOOOQOUO0000 3 QOOOOOU00000 4 goo0000000000 U gt I I I I 1 D D D D 3 Turm the MENU knob to move the mark to the ID one of ID 1 to ID 4 you want to set and press the MENU knob A mark appears over the first character position in the string and characters can now be input 1OSHOT ID 7H qd QOOOQOOO0O00000 gt QOOOQOOOUO0000 gt QOOOOO000000 4 amp k 012345678 9 lt gt ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOP QRSTUUWXYZ abcdefghisk Imnorarstuvuwxyz INS DEL RET ESC END 4 Enter or change the shot ID When you are entering the whole shot ID go to step Turn the MENU knob to move the ll mark to the character which you want to change then press the MENU knob A character table appears U11OSHOT ID e ID 1 E q ID 2 00000000000 ID 3 ID 4 1HS OOOOOOoo00000 po0000000000 amp k 012345678 9 lt gt ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOP ARSTUUWXYZ abedefghi Jk Imnorarstuvwxyz INS DEL RET ESC END Turn the MENU knob until the Hi mark moves to the character position that you want to select then press the MENU knob Example To input U11OSHOT ID ID 1 i q OOOOO0000000 ID 2 ID 3 QOOQOQOQOOO0000 ID 4 0000
78. FLARE MASTER BLACK 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the master black level R BLACK 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the R black level B BLACK 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the B black level MASTER FLARE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the flare level of the master R FLARE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the R flare level G FLARE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the G flare level B FLARE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the B flare level FLARE OFF ON ON Turns the flare correction circuit on off TEST OUT SELECT ENC R G B ENC Selects the output signal of TEST OUT connector Specifications sexipueddy 137 No Page Item Settings Default Description P04 GAMMA GAMMA OFF ON ON Turns the gamma correction function on off STEP GAMMA 0 35 to 0 90 0 45 Sets the master gamma correction curve in steps MASTER GAMMA 99 to 99 0 Sets the master gamma correction curve R GAMMA 99 to 99 0 Sets the R gamma correction curve G GAMMA 99 to 99 0 Sets the G gamma correction curve B GAMMA 99 to 99 0 Sets the B gamma correction curve TEST OUT SELECT ENC R G B ENC Selects the output signal of TEST OUT connector GAMMA SELECT STD FILM STD Selects the gamma table GAM SEL STD 1 to6 3 Selects the gamma table of STD GAM SEL FILM 1to5 1 Selects the gamma table of FILM PO5 BLACK GAMMA BLACK GAMMA OFF ON OFF Turns the black gamma correction on off BLACK GAM RANGE_ LOW L MID HIGH Sets the range affected b
79. GNOSIS Depending on the internal switch settings display of the TOP menu may be disabled For details ask your Sony service representative Submenus selected in the TOP menu These are the following menus e USER menu This menu includes monitor output settings viewfinder settings and commonly used functions This menu is normally displayed when the MENU ON OFF switch is changed to ON e USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu This menu allows you to add pages to or delete pages from the USER menu to suit your needs e 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 Menu Organization and Operation 67 sum s paylejaq pue sAejdsiq nuaw g Ja deu9 sBues pejlejeq pue sxejdsiq nuey gs Je deyo HAI 68 e 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 Although you can also use an external remote control panel or master setup unit to set the items on this menu this menu is effective when using the camcorder by itself outdoors e MAINTENANCE menu This menu contains items for performing camera maintenance operations such as ch
80. GNOSIS menu For details see 5 3 6 Setting the Date Time of the Internal Clock on page 89 Setting the Time Data 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 To set the user bits proceed as follows TA T LIGHT WARNING ADVANCE SAET RY cock _Jraun eon sox OPEN O ACCESS 1 Data oispa CVE Chet sr Mx 6 ME son bw cH Setting the user bits Set the DISPLAY switch to DATA Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to SET Set the DATA DISPLAY switch to U BIT A N 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 Hexadecimal digits A to F are displayed as follows Hexadecimal A B C D E F Display A b C d E To reset the user bit data to 00 00 00 00 Press the RESET button 5 Set the F RUN SE
81. H lt gt 4H gt 6H gt 12H gt 24H When a trigger interval time other than M is displayed the camcorder is in Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec The TALLY indicator green flashes 1 flash second Recording yoeghe q pue Bulpiooey g Jaydeun yoeq eld pue Bulpiooey E sa deyo HAI 46 Push the MENU knob The mark on the left of setting returns to a mark and the mark on the left of TRIGGER INTERVAL returns to an mark Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to PRE LIGHTING UOSOFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt TURBO SW DF NDF END SEARCH CACHE INTVAL REC M INT NUMBER OF FRAME 1 TRIGGER INTERVAL 1SEC PRE LIGHT ING OFF Push the MENU knob The mark on the left of PRE LIGHTING changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired time interval at which 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 2SEC 5SEC gt 10SEC Notes To turn on the light automatically before recording starts 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 Continuous
82. ID number the screen on the VF DISP 1 or VF DISP 2 page This indicates the ID number selected from ID 1 to ID 4 The ID number is recorded together with the color bars VF DISP 1 page sBumes pejrejeq pue sxejdsiq nua Je deyo HAI Date and time Item Description This indicates the date and time of recording which are VF DISP Turning on or off the viewfinder recorded together with the color bars display VF DISP MODE i i 2 Model name and serial number Selecting the display mode This indicates the model name and serial number of the DISP EXTENDER Extender indicator camcorder which are recorded together with the color DISP FILTER Types of the ND and CC filters bars DISP WHITE White balance memory indicator 16 9 mode DISP GAIN Gain indicator This indicates the 16 9 mode DISP SHUTTER Shutter speed and ECS mode indicator eee DISP AUDIO Audio level indicator 5 2 2 Selecting the Display Items DISP TAPE Remaining tape indicator DISP IRIS Iris opening indicator To select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen 1 The viewfinder display can be also turned on or off by using the DISPLAY switch on the viewfinder 2 For detailed information on the display mode see 5 2 3 Display Modes and Setting Change Confirmation Adjustment Progress Messages on page 77 from the VF DISP 1 and VF DISP 2 pages of the USER menu turn on or off the indication next to each item To selec
83. Japioowey ou dN Bumes Zz Jaydeyo 113 Jepiooweg ey dN Bumes z Ja deyo HII 114 Screws removed in step 1 CAC 12 Note When you detach the CAC 12 Microphone Holder once you have attached to the camcorder be careful not to lose the two screws fixing the CAC 12 After detaching the CAC 12 be sure to put the two screws back into their original places see the figure illustrating the step 1 operation 3 Open the CAC 12 and remove the microphone adaptor Microphone adaptor Loosen the screw 1 Attach the microphone adaptor when using a small diameter external microphone 4 Place an ECM 672 electret condenser microphone in the CAC 12 Tighten th screw ECM 672 or similar 4 microphone i f 9 DISTE EN 5 Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN CH1 or AUDIO IN CH2 connector Set the LINE MIC 48 V ON switch to 48 V ON if you use an external power supply type microphone Otherwise set the switch to MIC Audio Input System 7 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 e WRR 855A 855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit e WRR 860 862 UHF Portable Tuner For each of these UHF portable tuners use the following attachment procedure For details refer to the UHF portable turner manual Fitting the WRR 855A 855
84. L65 GL95 L60S Wireless video audio transmission __ Wireless Camera WLL CA50 Transmitter External microphone ECM 672 or similar microphone CAC 12 Microphone Holder Analog audio equipment CCXA 53 audio cable WRR 860 862 UHF Portable Tuner WRR 855 series UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit Control signals RM B150 B750 Remote Control Unit Memory Stick see page 130 Extension board Product Model name Pull Down 24P Board CBK FC01 1 SDI Output Board CBK SD01 Picture Cache Board CBK MB01 1 For the DVW 970 only Audio output XLR 5 pin connector for stereo microphone service part Video output ______ Video monitor for color image check during shooting Example of System Configuration 11 MAIMOAQ_ Ja deuD M M AO Je deyo n 12 1 3 Precautions Use and Storage Do not subject the unit to severe shocks The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped After use Always turn off the power Before storing the unit for a long period Remove the battery pack Use and storage locations Store in a level ventilated place Avoid using or storing the unit in the following places e Places subject to temperature extremes e Very damp places e Places subject to severe vibration e Nea
85. MENU knob to move the mark to the item above which you want to insert a blank line The EDIT FUNCTION page appears 2 Select BLANK and press the MENU knob The previously displayed page appears again and a blank line is inserted above the specified item You cannot insert a blank line on a page where 10 items have already been 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 using the EDIT PAGE of the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu To add a page Proceed as follows T while holding down the MENU knob move 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 mark to USER MENU CUSTOMIZE then press the MENU knob If this is the first time the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu has been displayed the CONTENTS page of the menu appears If the menu has been used before the last accessed page appears Menu Organization and Operation 71 sbulyjes paylejeq pue sAejdsiq nuaw g Ja deup sBues pejrejeq pue sxejdsiq nua gs Je deyo HAI 72 3 Ifthe CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move the mark to EDIT PAGE then press the MENU knob to display the EDIT PAGE screen If a different page is displayed turn the MENU knob until the EDIT PAGE screen appears then press the MENU knob to select the page EDIT PAGE EQIOEDIT PAGE 4
86. MORY1 Number of selected lens file IRIS GAIN 99 to 99 O Iris gain value of lens file LENS AUTO RECALL OFF ON ON Turns the automatic recall function for serial lens L ID Display only To show the lens specific ID when a serial lens is connected L MF Display only To show the name of the lens manufacturer when a serial lens is connected F07 LENSFILE2 LENS M VMOD 99 to 99 O For the lens file V Saw shading LENS CENTER H 48 to 47 0 For the horizontal position compensation of lens file center marker LENS CENTER V 15 to 14 0 For the vertical position compensation of lens file center marker TEST OUT SELECT ENC R G B ENC Selects signal output to TEST OUT connector LENS R FLARE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the lens file flare R LENS G FLARE 99 to 99 O Adjusts the lens file flare G LENS B FLARE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the lens file flare B LENS W R OFST 99 to 99 O Adjusts the R compensation value for white LENS W B OFST 99 to 99 O Adjusts the B compensation value for white FO8 LENS FILE 3 SHADING CH SEL R G B TEST R Selects the channel adjusted by this menu If TEST is selected the setting is the same as the setting of TEST OUT SELECT TEST OUT SELECT ENC R G B ENC Selects the signal output to the TEST OUT connector LENS R G B H SAW 99 to 99 For the H Saw white shading compensation LENS R G B H PARA 99 to 99 For the H Parabola white shading gt compensation F LENS R G B V
87. Note that there are certain restrictions on recording stage performances and other entertainment events even if they are recorded for personal use only a Memory Stick sra and MagicGate Memory Stick are trademarks of Sony Corporation Memory Stick Duo and Memory STICK Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Memory Stick PRO and Memory STICK PRO are trademarks of Sony Corporation MagicGate and MAGICGATE are trademarks of Sony Corporation About a Memory Stick sexipueddy 155 X pu 156 Index Symbols LED 134 Numerics 24P mode 92 A ABNORMAL window 81 AC adaptor 108 AC 550 550CE 108 ACCESS indicator 23 Accessory Attachments 14 accidental erasure 32 AC DN10 108 actual time in the time code 64 ADVANCE button 26 ALARM volume control 16 Aliasing 127 ALL FILE 151 ALL menu 67 Anton Bauer Ultralight System 108 aspect ratio 90 ASSIGN 1 2 switches 20 ASSIGN SEL window 87 Assignable Switches 87 ATW 55 133 Audio channel level meter 28 Audio Functions 15 AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connectors 17 AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 switches 17 audio level 61 AUDIO OUT connector 17 AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 switches 16 AUDIO STATUS window 82 AUDIO 1 143 AUDIO 2 144 AUDIO 3 145 Auto Interval Rec mode 41 AUTO IRIS 135 AUTO IRIS2 148 AUTO IRIS page 59 AUTO SHADING 149 Auto Tracing White 55 133 AUTO W B BAL switch 20 automatic black balance
88. OLOR TEMP lt A gt 3200 COLOR FINE lt A gt 0 R GAIN D5600K COLOR TEMP COLOR FINE R GAIN B GAIN D5600K Item Description COLOR Sets the color temperature for the TEMP lt A gt 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 lt A gt when the color temperature adjustment through COLOR TEMP is not satisfactory R GAIN lt A gt _ Only the value of R GAIN is changed B GAIN lt A gt Only the value of B GAIN is changed D5600K Sets the color temperature to approximately 5600K The above table shows the adjustment of the white balance of channel A Items followed by lt B gt are used to adjust the white balance of channel B Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and press MENU knob The mark on the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark Turn the MENU knob to change the setting and press the MENU knob The mark returns to a mark and the mark returns to a mark To set other items go back to step 3 Adjustments and Settings from Menus 6 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section 5 3 4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting By sett
89. OUT Assigns the function to switch whether CHARACTER or not text is superimposed on the video signal to be output from the TEST OUT connector MARKER Assigns the ON OFF function to display all markers 2 RE TAKE Assigns the RE TAKE function ATW Assigns the ON OFF function of auto tracing white balance RETURN Assigns the ON OFF function to display VIDEO the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder LENS RET Assigns the same function as that of the RET switch on the lens REC SWITCH Assigns the VTR S S start stop function TURBO Assigns the TURBO GAIN function SWITCH ZEBRA Assigns the zebra pattern display function D5600 Applies an electrical 5600K filter UA01 to Assigns the items assigned in the UA10 ASSIGN SEL menu 1 This does not appear if the CBK MBO01 is not installed 2 Even when the MARKER item is set to OFF on the MARKER page of the USER menu the ASSIGN 1 switch or TURBO GAIN button allows you to display or not to display all markers 3 Even if the RETURN VIDEO item is set to OFF on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu you can use this switch to display the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder 4 This does not appear if nothing is assigned in the Assign menu Adjustments and Settings from Menus 1 This does not appear if the CBK MBO01 is not installed 2 Even when the MARKER item is set to OFF on the MARKER page of the USE
90. QUTPUT TEST OUT 3 FUNCTION 1 UF AUTO IRIS 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to where you want to add the page then press the MENU knob The EDIT FUNCTION display appears EDIT FUNCTION ESC INSERT MOVE DELETE BLANK 5 Select INSERT and press the MENU knob The selection screen appears CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 z 8 9 6 Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to the desired page then press the MENU knob This adds the number and name of the selected page above the item selected in step 4 To cancel adding a page Before pressing the MENU knob in step 6 turn the MENU knob to move the mark to ESC at the top right of the screen then press the MENU knob The EDIT PAGE screen appears again To delete a page by using the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch Proceed as follows 1 Open the EDIT PAGE and turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the page to be deleted Menu Organization and Operation 2 Push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST The message DELETE PAGE OK appears EO1OEDIT PAGE ai DELETE PAGE OK 02 03 FUNCTION 1 gt 04 VF DISP 1 05 UF DISP 2 06 717 07 MARKER 1 08 GAIN SW 09 UF_SETTING 10 AUTO IRIS 3 Push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST again In the above example the VF DISP 1 page is deleted To delete a page by using the menu Proceed as follows Onthe EDIT PAGE screen of the USER MENU CU
91. R menu the ASSIGN 2 switch allows you to display or not to display all markers 3 This does not appear if nothing is assigned in the Assign menu Note For functions that are assigned to the ASSIGN 2 slide type switch you cannot change those settings using other menus The function assigned to ASSIGN 2 switch takes precedence over the menu setting 4 Tum the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and press MENU knob The mark changes to a mark and the mark by the setting changes to a mark 5 Turn the MENU knob to switch to the desired setting and press the MENU knob The mark returns to a gt mark and the mark returns to a mark confirming the setting 6 To continue with other settings repeat steps 3 and 4 To return to the previous page Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to ESC at the right top of the window and press the MENU knob Alternatively push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE side To end the menu operation Set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section Operation of the assignable switches when UA01 to UA10 are assigned When an on off switchable function or menu item is assigned to one of the assignable switches each time the switch is pressed toggles the function on or off When another type of menu item is assigned pressing the switch displays the item and its setting value on the viewfinder scree
92. Review scsieisesdsccjsssscessaasedatacsss sesvanedcuvasesseaeease 49 3 3 2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor Playback 1m Color acce a a a 49 3 4 Freezing a Picture During Playback cccceeeeeeeee 50 3 5 Setting the Stand by off Timer During Rec Pause 51 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance 52 4 1 1 Adjusting the Black Balance eee ceeceeeseceesseeesteeeeees 52 4 1 2 Adjusting the White Balance eeeeeesseceesteeeeneeeees 53 4 2 Setting the Electronic Shutter cccssseseeeeeeeees 55 4 2 1 Shutter Mde Sanoi aaea noaie aE 55 4 2 2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed 56 4 3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Ad a ATTE 59 4 4 Adjusting the Audio Level cctteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 61 4 4 1 Manually Adjusting the Audio Input Level of the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 Connectors isi cscnictinininiiine 61 4 4 2 Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the Front IU TPIS sauces ie docarcan a n 62 4 4 3 Input level of audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 63 4 5 Setting the Time Data 0 ecceeeessseeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeees 63 4 5 1 Setting the Time Code ices ove ceasesdessseeusseds sesserdegcdvecteesshs 63 4 5 2 Saving the Actual Time in the Time Code 0 64 4 5 3 Setting the User Bits yi ccskcgis sacacdscees secs ee otagnncagee temas 64 4 5 4 Synchronizing the Time Cod
93. S mode Gain This indicates the gain of the video amplifier as set by the GAIN selector White balance memory This indicates the currently selected white balance automatic adjustment memory A Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A B Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to B Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen 75 sum s p e q pue sAejdsiq nuaw s 13 dey9 P Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON or when the preset button on the RM B150 B750 has been pushed T Displayed when ATW is being used The last accessed menu page appears on the viewfinder screen Filter 2 Turnthe MENU knob until the VF DISP 1 or VF DISP This indicates the currently selected filter types 2 page appears and press the MENU knob to select the page D5600 indication ed es This appears when the electric 5600K color temperature The current setting is displayed on the right of each filter function has been activated on the FUNCTION 2 item page of the MAINTENANCE menu VF DISP 1 page U04OVF DISP 1 gt Time code This indicates the time code user bits or other information selected by the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch settings For more information see Relationships between the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch settings and the time counter displays on page 29 You can select the following items to be displayed on
94. SONY DIGITAL CAMCORDER DVW 970 970P Power HAD DHEIN BETACAM OPERATION MANUAL 1st Edition Revised 2 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only For the customers in the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna lIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or
95. STANDARD SCENE RECALL SCENE STORE F ID SCENE21 Carry out the procedure from step 3 in 6 2 1 Saving a Scene File page 101 The set file ID is saved together with the data Selecting the display contents You can select the items of file information to be displayed on the SCENE STORE pages P01 to P20 or the SCENE RECALL pages P01 to P20 used for saving data to or loading data from a Memory Stick For details see Selecting the display contents on page 100 6 2 2 Loading a Scene File Proceed as follows 1 In the TOP menu select the FILE menu 2 Turn the MENU knob until the SCENE FILE page appears then press the MENU knob to select the page Alternatively on the CONTENTS page select SCENE FILE and press the MENU knob to display the SCENE FILE page Saving and Loading Scene Files geq Bunjes 1 sn Bulpeo7 pue Bunes g uajdeyo 103 geq Humes 1esq Buipeo7 pue Humes g Jajdeyo MI 104 3 Load a scene file To load a scene file stored in the camcorder Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired file number and press the MENU knob The UI which is displayed on the left of the file number changes to W The camcorder is set up according to the loaded scene file FO40OSCENE FILE o1 SCENE 25 SCENE 26 oS OSTANDARD SCENE RECALL SCENE STORE F 1D SCENE21 To cancel the selected scene file Move the mark to I and press the MENU knob E changes t
96. STOMIZE menu move the mark to the page to be deleted and press the MENU knob The EDIT FUNCTION page appears 2 Select DELETE and press the MENU knob The previously displayed page appears again and the message DELETE OK appears at the upper right 3 To delete turn the menu knob to move the mark to YES and press the MENU knob To change the order of pages Proceed as follows 1 Display the EDIT PAGE screen of the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the page that you want to move The EDIT FUNCTION page appears 2 Select MOVE then press the MENU knob The EDIT PAGE screen appears again 3 Turn MENU knob to move the mark to the position to where you want to move the page selected in step 1 EOIOEDIT PAGE PUSH TO PAGE INSERT 01 OQUTPUT 2 TEST OUT FUNCTION 1 UF DISP 1 7 l LED MARKER 1 GAIN SW VF_SETTING AUTO IRIS 4 Press the MENU knob The page selected in step 1 is moved to the position selected in step 3 In the above example AUTO IRIS moves to the 04 position and the VF DISP 1 and following items move down one line Menu Organization and Operation 73 sum s paylejeq pue sAejdsiq nuaw g Ja deuD 5 2 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen The viewfinder screen displays not only the video picture but also characters and messages indicating the camcorder settings and operating status a center marker a
97. Saving USER Menu Data User File to the Memory Stick page 98 The set file ID is saved in the Memory Stick with the data Selecting the display contents You can select the contents of the file to be displayed on the USER SAVE page and USER LOAD page Proceed as follows 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to DISPLAY MODE and press the MENU knob Saving and Loading User Files 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark until the desired type of the display contents see the following table appears then press the MENU knob POO USER LOAD DISPLAY MODE 001 USER1 002 USER2 003 NO FILE 004 USER4 005 USERS Display type ALL Description File ID 10 characters and date month day year for the DVW 970 and day month year for the DVW 970P FID File ID 16 characters DATE Saved date year month day hours minutes seconds MODEL Information on the model 6 1 3 Loading Saved Data from a Memory Stick The data loaded from the Memory Stick overwrites the data saved in the camcorder Proceed as follows 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the screen 2 Tur the MENU knob until the USER FILE page appears then press the MENU knob Alternatively select USER FILE on the CONTENTS page 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to USER FILE LOAD and press the MENU knob The POO USER LOAD
98. See 5 2 2 Selecting the DISP COLOR TEMP OFF ON OFF Display Items n page 76 DISP BATT REMAIN INT VOLT AUTO INT DISP DC IN OFF ON OFF DISP 16 9 4 3 ID OFF ON OFF DISP WRR RF LVL OFF ON OFF DISP E MARK IND OFF ON OFF DISP TIME CODE OFF ON OFF Specifications sexipueddy 133 sexipueddy 134 USER No Page Item Settings Default Description menu O 07 LED GAIN lt gt OFF ON ON See 2 9 Indicators in the SHUTTER lt gt OFF ON ON Viewinder on page 30 WHT PRESET lt gt OFF ON ON ATW RUN lt l gt OFF ON ON EXTENDER lt gt OFF ON ON FILTER lt l gt OFF ON OFF OVERRIDE lt gt OFF ON ON O 08 MARKER 1 MARKER OFF ON OFF See 5 2 4 Setting the Marker CENTER OFF ON OFF Display on page 78 SAFETY ZONE OFF ON OFF SAFETY AREA 80 90 92 95 90 ASPECT OFF ON OFF ASPECT SELECT 14 9 13 9 4 3 4 3 ASPECT MASK 4 3 OFF ON OFF ASPECT MASK LVL 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 4 100 MARKER OFF ON OFF 09 MARKER 2 USER BOX OFF ON OFF Turns the box cursor on off USER BOX WIDTH 1 to 465 245 Adjusts the width from the center to right or left side of the box cursor USER BOX HEIGHT 1 to 120 DVW 970 72 Adjusts the height from the 1 to 142 DVW 970P 85 Sa amas Gea eae RENG USER BOX H POS 461 to 461 0 Adjusts the H position of the center USER BOX V POS 118 to 118 0 Adjusts the V position of the DV
99. T R RUN switch to F RUN or R RUN corresponding to the desired operating mode for the time code generator The set user bit data will be recorded for both LTC and VITC To store the user bit setting in memory The user bit setting apart from the real time is automatically retained in memory even when the power is turned off 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 other camcorders 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 To another camcorder to be synchronized TEST OUT ee eres oO TEST OUT GENLOCK IN ene nee nee een nen n ene e een ene oO H TEST OUT 1 Set GENLOCK to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu if GENLOCK is set to OFF Example 1 Synchronizing with an external time code TC IN External time code 1 Set GENLOCK to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu if GENLOCK is set to OFF Procedure for time code synchronization To synchronize the time code proceed as follows oF N Synchronizing the
100. T SERIAL NO OFF ON OFF SHOT ID SEL OFF ID 1 ID 2 ID 3 OFF ID 4 SHOT 16 9 ID OFF ON OFF SHOT BLINK CHARA OFF ON OFF O 15 SET STATUS STATUS ABNORMAL OFF ON ON See 5 2 8 Displaying the STATUS FUNCTION OFF ON ON PET EA STATUS AUDIO OFF ON ON 16 OFFSET OFFSET WHITE lt A gt OFF ON OFF See 5 3 4 Specifying an UHT WARIM COOL lt A gt Displayer a200 Batance Setting on page 86 COLOR FINE lt A gt 99 to 99 0 OFFSET WHITE lt B gt OFF ON OFF WARM COOL lt B gt Display color 3200 temperature COLOR FINE lt B gt 99 to 99 0 Specifications sexipueddy 135 sexipueddy 136 USER No Page Item Settings Default Description menu 17 SHT ENABLE SHUTTER SLS OFF ON ON See 4 2 Setting the SHUTTER ECS OFF ON ON eon Shutter on page SHUTTER 1 32 OFF ON ON The items which can be set SHUTTER 1 33 OFF ON ON differ depending on the CCD scan mode setting see page SHUTTER 1 40 OFF ON ON 91 a SHUTTER 1 48 OFF ON ON SHUTTER 1 50 OFF ON ON SHUTTER 1 60 OFF ON ON SHUTTER 1 96 OFF ON ON SHUTTER 1 100 OFF ON ON SHUTTER 1 120 OFF ON ON SHUTTER 1 125 OFF ON ON SHUTTER 1 250 OFF ON ON SHUTTER 1 500 OFF ON ON SHUTTER 1 1000 OFF ON ON SHUTTER 1 2000 OFF ON ON O 18 LENS FILE LENS FILE SELECT 1 to 17 1 See 5 3 7 Selecting the Lens FID Display only kile On page 30 17 can be selected only when a
101. T page FUNCTION 1 page VF DISP 1 page VF DISP 2 page t LED page MARKER 1 page GAIN SW page VF SETTING page AUTO IRIS page SHOT ID page SHOT DISP page SET STATUS page t LENS FILE page USER FILE page USER MENU CUSTOMIZE submenu ALL submenu Just as with the USER submenu each submenu is composed of pages On these pages you can make various settings and adjustments Some pages have a window for more settings This manual refers to these submenus as the menu OPERATION submenu PAINT submenu MAINTENANCE submenu FILE submenu Le DIAGNOSIS submenu 1 In this manual the USER menu consisting of items and pages registered at the factory is used You use the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu to add or delete pages according to how the camcorder is being used 2 This menu appears only when the CBK SDO1 is installed For details see 5 1 3 Editing the USER Menu on page 70 TOP menu The menus of the camcorder are composed of submenus classified into categories according to the frequency of use Chapter 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 lt TOP MENU gt USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZE ALL OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE DIA
102. W 970 center 141 to 140 DVW 970P CENTER H POS 48 to 47 0 Adjusts the H position of the center marker CENTER V POS 15 to 14 0 Adjusts the V position of the center marker O 10 GAIN SW GAIN LOW 3 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 O See 5 3 1 Setting Gain GAIN MID 30 36 42 48 9 Values for the GAIN Selector Positions on page 84 GAIN HIGH 18 GAIN TURBO 42 TURBO SW IND OFF ON OFF O 11 VF SETTING ZEBRA OFF ON OFF See 5 2 5 Setting the ZEBRA SELECT 1 2 BOTH 1 Viewinaer on PA08 02 ZEBRA1 DET LEVEL 20 to 107 70 ZEBRA1 APT LEVEL 1 to 20 10 ZEBRA2 DET LEVEL 52 to 109 100 VF DTL LEVEL 99 to 99 0 VF ASPECT AUTO 16 9 AUTO Specifications USER No Page Item Settings Default Description menu O 12 AUTO IRIS IRIS OVERRIDE OFF ON OFF See 4 3 Changing the IRIS SPEED 99 to 99 g pay abies ea eae on CLIP HIGH LIGHT OFF ON OFF page 59 IRIS WINDOW 1 2 3 4 5 6 VAR 1 IRIS WINDOW IND OFF ON OFF IRIS VAR WIDTH 20 to 465 245 IRIS VAR HEIGHT 17 to 120 DVW 970 72 20 to 142 85 DVW 970P IRIS VAR H POS 447 to 446 IRIS VAR V POS 104 to 104 DVW 970 124 to 123 DVW 970P O 13 SHOT ID ID 1 12 characters See 5 2 7 Setting the Shot ID 2 ID on page 80 ID 3 ID 4 O 14 SHOT DISP SHOT DATE OFF ON OFF See 5 2 6 Recording Shot SHOT TIME OFF ON OFF pata Eeee ae SHOT MODEL NAME OFF ON OFF SHO
103. a deyD HAI 10 CBK MB01 Picture Cache Board Installing the board allows the camcorder to record up to several seconds of the picture before the REC button is pressed Picture Cache Function and to shoot pictures at intervals Interval Rec CBK FC01 Pull Down 24P Board for the DVW 970 only With the board installed a 24 fps progressive scan video can be recorded subjected to 2 3 pull down CBK SD01 SDI Output Board Installing the board enables SDI signal output from the VIDEO OUT connectors Features 1 2 Example of System Configuration 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 7 Setting Up the Camcorder as well as the operation manuals for the connected equipment Viewfinder related equipment 3 x magnification Name Purpose Magnification Part No Fog proof filter 1 547 341 11 Lens assembly 2 8 D to 2 0 D A 8262 537 A Lens assembly 3 6 D to 0 8 D A 8262 538 A Lens assembly 3 6Dto 0 4D A 8267 737 A Lens assembly 2 4 D to 0 5D A 8314 798 A Audio input signals BKW 401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket AC power supply Product Model name AC Adaptor AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor AC DN10 Battery Product Model name ____ Battery Charger BC M150 M50 Battery Pack BP G
104. alance adjustment is started messages that report on the progress and results are displayed on the viewfinder screen when the VF DISP MODE item is set to 2 or 3 on the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu Black balance and white balance adjustment values that are automatically set by the camcorder and the various settings are stored in the camcorder memory and retained even when the power is turned off Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance Chapter 4 1 1 Adjusting the Black Balance To automatically adjust the black balance In automatic black balance mode adjustments are performed in the following order clamp level black set and black balance Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu Note that the automatic black balance adjustment includes a function to correct for white flecks caused in the CCDs by cosmic rays in addition to the normal black balance operation To adjust the black balance proceed as follows OUTPUT DCC switch AUTO W B BAL switch Set the OUTPUT DCC switch to CAM 2 Push the AUTO W B BAL switch to BLK and release the switch The switch returns to the center position and the adjustment is executed During adjustment the following message is displayed on the viewfinder screen The messages change in the following sequence BLACK SET gt BLACK BALANCE ABB EXECUTING BLACK SET The black balance adju
105. an optional CBK MBO1 extension board in the camcorder enables the camcorder to record pictures at various intervals There are two kinds of Interval Rec mode Auto Interval Rec In Auto Interval Rec mode pictures are automatically shot a frame at a time at the specified interval and stored in memory To use this function you must set the total time for shooting TAKE TOTAL TIME and the length of time for recording on the tape REC TIME Manual Interval Rec There are two modes of Manual Interval Rec e Single Trigger mode Setting the number of frames to be recorded at one shooting NUMBER OF FRAME enables the camcorder to record the number of frames preset each time the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens is pressed Continuous Trigger mode Pictures are automatically shot by preset frames at preset intervals by pressing the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens In Auto Interval Rec and Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec by setting the PRE LIGHTING function to ON the light connected to the LIGHT connector automatically turns on before recording starts This allows you to record pictures under stable light and color temperature conditions Auto Interval Rec mode settings To make settings before shooting To record in Auto Interval Rec mode you need to turn on Auto Interval Rec and set the total time from start to finish of shooting TAKE TOTAL TIME and the length of time for recording on t
106. and SHOT MARK 2 are set to ON on the ESSENCE MARK page good shot marks shot mark 1 and shot mark 2 are recorded when you press the RET button of the lens If LTC UP MARKER is set to OFF the marks are recorded only in the system area If LTC UP MARKER is set to ALL the marks are recorded in the LTC UBIT area even when SHOT MARK 1 and SHOT MARK 2 are set to OFF To record a shot mark 1 Press the RET button on the lens once On the viewfinder screen and the time code of the marked point are displayed for about 3 seconds To record a shot mark 2 Press the RET button on the lens twice On the viewfinder screen X and the time code of the marked point are displayed for about 3 seconds For detailed information on shot mark operations refer to the manual supplied with your VTR When you perform the setting to confirm the image of the return video signal in the viewfinder see page 83 shot mark 1 and shot mark 2 cannot be recorded by operating the RET button of the lens Recording start mark recording When REC START MARK set to ON on the ESSENCE MARK page a recording start mark is recorded at the beginning of recording If LTC UP MARKER is set to OFF the mark is recorded only in the system area If LTC UP MARKER is set to ALL the mark is recorded in the LTC UBIT area even when REC START MARK is set to OFF For detailed information on recording start mark operations refer to the manual supplied with your VTR Setting
107. anging the system or using infrequently used paint items e FILE menu This menu is for performing file operations such as writing the reference file e DIAGNOSIS menu This menu enables you to confirm the VTR status or identify a failed circuit board Returning to the TOP menu from other menus There are two methods e Align the mark with TOP at the top right of the menu page and press the MENU knob e Push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE position repeatedly until the TOP menu appears CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch MENU ON OFF switch MENU knob Cover of the menu operating section 5 1 2 Basic Menu Operations When you open the cover of the menu operating section the MENU ON OFF switch appears If the MENU ON OFF switch is set to ON the menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Menu Organization and Operation Controls used for the basic use of the menu operations This section explains operations on the USER menu But the operations are the same as those on menus other than the USER menu Also if the optional extension boards are not installed in your camcorder some items on the USER menu pages are not displayed Proceed as follows Switch the MENU ON OFF switch from OFF to ON A USER menu page normally appears Example u030FUNCTIONI ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt ASSIGN SW lt
108. ark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 3 Turn the MENU knob until the desired display mode appears and press the MENU knob The mark returns to a mark and the mark returns to a mark 4 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section 5 2 4 Setting the Marker Display Use the MARKER 1 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 CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the MARKER 1 page appears and press the MENU knob to select the page The current setting of each item appears on the right of the item MARKER 1 page UO7OMARKER 1 MARKER CENTER SAFETY ZONE SAFETY AREA ASPECT ASPECT SELECT ASPECT MASK A ASPECT MASK LUL 100 MARKER You can set the following items on the MARKER 1 page Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen Item Description MARKER Not to display all markers set to OFF CENTER To display the center marker set to ON SAFETY To display the safety zone set to ON ZONE SAFETY To select the safety zone range 80 AREA 90 92 5 or 95 when SAFETY ZONE i
109. ark on the left of the setting returns to a mark 8 Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to TRIGGER INTERVAL UOSOFUNCT ION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt END SEARCH CACHE INTVAL REC M INT NUMBER OF FRAME 1 TRIGGER INTERVAL SMIN PRE LIGHTING OFF O Press the MENU knob The mark on the left of TRIGGER INTERVAL changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 10 Tum the MENU knob to display M UOSOFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt TURBO SW DF NDF END SEARCH CACHE INTVAL REC NUMBER OF FRAME TRIGGER INTERVAL PRE LIGHTING If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise the number changes in the following sequence M gt ISEC gt 2SEC 12H gt 24H When M appears the TALLY indicator green flashes 2 flashes second and PRE LIGHTING disappears 1 1 Press the MENU knob The mark on the left of TRIGGER INTERVAL returns to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting returns to a mark 12 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the message MANU INTERVAL FRAME indicating 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 The display indicating the current status of the camcorder appear
110. ast accessed page appears If the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move the mark to SHT ENABLE then press the MENU knob to display the SHT ENABLE page If a different page is displayed turn the MENU knob until the SHT ENABLE page appears then press the MENU knob to select the page SHT ENABLE page 17OSHT ENABLE SHUTTER SHUTTER SHUTTER SHUTTER This menu display is for the DVW 970 For the DV W 970P SHUTTER 1 60 is displayed instead of SHUTTER 1 100 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the shutter mode or shutter speed you want then press the MENU knob The mark on the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark Turn the MENU knob until ON appears then press the MENU knob The mark on the left of the selected item returns to a gt mark and the mark on the left of the setting returns to a mark To set another mode or speed return to step 5 Note that only the shutter speeds set to ON can be selected with the SHUTTER selector To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF 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 screen When you set SHT DISP MODE to DEG on the FUNCTION 4 page the shutter speed indications in Setting the El
111. ating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the screen 5 2 5 Setting the Viewfinder Use the VF SETTING page of the USER menu to select items related to the viewfinder Proceed as follows CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the VF SETTING page appears and press the MENU knob to select the page The current setting of each item appears on the right of the item VF SETTING page UOSOVUF SETTING ZEBRA OFF ZEBRA SELECT 1 ZEBRA DET LEVEL 70 ZEBRA APT LEVEL 10 ZEBRA2 DET LEVEL 100 UF DETAIL LEVEL OFF UF_ASPECT AUTO Item Description ZEBRA Turns the zebra display on or off 1 ZEBRA SELECT Selects ZEBRA 1 ZEBRA 2 or BOTH Adjusts the level of the zebra 1 factory setting 70 display ZEBRA 1 DET LVL ZEBRA 1 APT LVL Adjusts the aperture level of the zebra 1 display 1 to 10 to 20 ZEBRA 2 DET LVL Adjusts the level of the zebra 2 factory setting 100 display VF DETAIL LEVEL Adjusts the sharpness of the viewfinder 2 Turns the VF detail function on or off and adjusts the level VF ASPECT Selects the viewfinder aspect ratio AUTO 16 9 2 1 When you use the viewfinder which is not equipped with the ZEBRA switch turns the display on or off using thi
112. atus battery status and level indicators VTR operation status and status indicators Lights during playback t VITC NDF EXT LK HOLD E EE over Coors LILI LI LALA LA LI LA MIN SEC FRM TAPE ENEEHEEEEB BATT E SSBB eee RF SERVO HUMID SLACK Warning indication 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 details see 8 3 Operation Warnings on page 126 Relationships between the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch settings and the time counter displays Except during setting of the time code the time counter display is determined by the position of the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch For details of setting the time code menu operation see 4 5 1 Setting the Time Code on page 63 Switch settings related to time code and displayed VTR operation and status indicators Time code display Lights in playback mode Lights when VITC is selected for the time code Lights in non drop frame mode DVW 970 only Lights when the camcorder is synchronized with an external time code Lights when the time code generator is on hold do over E o jini VI C NOF EX LK kh Ay pe ILI LILI LN S 10 S BEBBeBB LEE EET Ba HUMID a SLACK
113. auer intelligent battery system or the BP GL65 GL95 L60S battery pack is used the remaining battery capacity is automatically detected and indicated as a percentage even when the DISP BATT REMAIN item is set to OFF The indicated value changes in steps of 10 e Until the remaining battery capacity is reduced to 40 the indications MAX 90 80 40 are displayed for 3 seconds in the viewfinder each time the remaining battery capacity reduces by 10 e When the remaining battery capacity is less than 40 the indication is displayed all the time e When the remaining battery capacity is less than 10 the indication flashes When the remaining battery capacity is reduced further the LOW indication flashes 1 This value can be set to either 10 or 20 on the FUNCTION 2 page of the OPERATION menu Essence mark indication This appears when an essence mark has been recorded indicator This flashes when the color bars are displayed and is recorded together with the color bars 16 9 mode recording indicator This indicates recording in the 16 9 mode This indicator is recorded together with the color bars Setting change and adjustment progress message display area For details see 5 2 3 Display Modes and Setting Change Confirmation Adjustment Progress Messages on page 77 D Operation error message display area For details see Operation error messages on page 127 Iris setting auto iris
114. cause of an inherent characteristic of CCDs Before using EVS mode or ECS mode check the shooting conditions You can turn on or off the EVS mode on the SW STATUS page of the PAINT menu 4 2 2 Selecting the Shutter Mode _ and Shutter Speed Use the SHUTTER selector to select a shutter mode or a standard mode shutter speed To set the shutter speed in ECS or SLS mode with the SHUTTER selector set to ON and the ECS or SLS 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 SLS Setting the shutter mode and the shutter speed in standard mode Once the shutter speed is selected it is retained even when the camcorder power is turned off Setting the Electronic Shutter Follow the procedure described in 5 2 2 Selecting the Display Items page 76 to set the VF DISPLAY MODE item to 2 or 3 on the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL 3 SHUTTER selector The current shutter setting indication appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen Examples SS 1 250 ECS 60 00 Hz Before the shutter setting indication disappears push the SHUTTER selector down to SELECT again and repeat this until the desired mode or speed appears Pus
115. ce If the WHITE BAL switch is set to A or B the white balance setting is stored in the corresponding memory The memory stores a separate white balance setting for each filter setting BLK Automatic adjustment of the black set and black balance GAIN selector This selector switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditions during shooting The gains corresponding to the L M and H settings can be selected from the setup menu The factory settings are L 0 dB M 9 dB and H 18 dB When this selector is adjusted the new setting appears on the setting change adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds For details about setting the gain values see 5 3 1 Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Selector Positions on page 84 Shooting and Recording Playback Functions 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 following two BARS Outputs the color bar signal CAM Outputs the video signal from the camera When this is selected you can switch DCC on and off with this selector 1 DCC Dynamic Contrast Control Against a very bright background with the iris opening adjusted to the subject objects in the background will be lost in the glare The DCC function will suppress the high intensity and restore much of the lost detai
116. ch of the L M and H positions in any sequence For TURBO any of 3 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 36 42 or 48 dB can be selected To change the gain corresponding to another switch position return to step 3 5 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section The menu display disappears and the current status of the camcorder is shown along the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen 5 3 2 Selecting the Output Signals When the optional CBK SD01 extension board is installed you can select the type of video signals VBS SDJ from the VIDEO OUT SEL connector on the OUTPUT page of the USER menu Proceed as follows 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the OUTPUT page appears then press the MENU knob to select the page OUTPUT page UO 1O0UTPUT REAR BNC OUT SEL UBS Item Description REAR BNC OUT Selects the type of the video signal to SEL be output from the VIDEO OUT connector SDI Outputs the SDI signal When SDI is selected connect the VIDEO OUT connector to the SDI IN connector of the video monitor VBS Outputs the analog composite video signal When VBS is selected connector the VIDEO OUT connector to the VIDEO IN connector of the video monitor 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to REAR BNC OUT SEL and pre
117. cstscetiesns 105 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Camcorder 7 1 Power Supply ssssssssnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnna 107 7 1 1 Using a Battery Pack eeeeseeeeseeeserresresrrrrresressseese 107 7 1 2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to an Exhausted Batty enen na a a E 107 7 1 3 Using an AC Adaptor seseeeseeseeseeeseseresresseseresresseeseseese 108 Table of Contents 5 6 7 1 4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System 0 00 108 7 2 Adjusting the Viewfinder ccccceeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeees 109 7 2 1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position eeeeeeeees 109 7 2 2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen 109 7 2 3 Detaching the Viewfinder eee eeeeeseesneceeeeeeeeeeneees 110 1 2 4 Detachine the Eyepiece 2 33 enim edakewms 110 7 3 Mounting the LenS eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeensenseneenees 111 7 4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length cccssssseeeeees 112 7 5 Audio Input System ccccccsssseeeeeeeeessseeeeeeeeessseeeneeees 112 7 5 1 Using the Supplied Microphone eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 112 7 5 2 Using an External Microphone ceceeeeeeseceeeeeeeees 113 7 5 3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner for a UHF Wireless Microphone System 1 0 csscasosacsssesscsacechvancscesnactuacndecascess 114 7 5 4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment 116 7 6 Tripod Mounting ssssssnnnuunnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 116 7
118. d retry the white balance adjustment If the error message occurs again contact your Sony service representative If you have no time to adjust the white balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST The white balance is automatically set as follows depending on the FILTER selector setting B 3200K C 4300K D 6300K For details about setting the white balance manually see To automatically adjust the white balance on page 53 White balance memory Values stored in memory are held until the white balance is next adjusted There are two sets of white balance memories A and B and adjustments for each of the filters can be automatically stored in the memory corresponding to the setting A or B of the WHITE BAL switch The camcorder has four built in filters so a total of eight 4 x 2 adjustments can be stored The number of memories allocated to each of A and B can be limited to one by setting the WHT FILTER INH item to ON on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu In this case the memory contents are not linked to the filter settings If the WHITE BAL switch is set to B and on the FUNCTION 2 page of the OPERATION menu the WHITE SWITCH lt B gt item is set to ATW the ATW Auto Tracing White function is activated to automatically adjust the white balance of the picture being shot for varying lighting conditions 4 2 Setting the Electronic Shutter This section describes the shutter modes tha
119. d stops at the end of the recording The camcorder is in recording pause mode Note When the STOP KEY FREEZE function is set to become active on the VTR MODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu the picture is frozen once you push the STOP button during playback To activate the end search function push Recording the STOP button again to stop the camcorder and then press the RET button on the lens 3 3 Checking Recording and 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 e Recording review You can view the last 2 seconds of the recording in the viewfinder in black and white e Color playback You can see the recording in color on a color video monitor without the need for any external adaptor You may also view the picture during searching by rewinding or fast forwarding by pressing the PLAY REW button or PLAY F FWD button See 2 3 Audio Functions on page 15 for information about the switches and controls used to select the audio output signal and to adjust the audio level 3 3 1 Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording Recording Review If you press the RET button on the lens while recording is paused the last two seconds of the recording is played back on the viewfinder screen and the color LCD Use this function to check whether recording went smoothly If you hold the RET button d
120. de EXT LK UBIT INT EXT INT 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 INT Internal lock EXT External lock LTC UBIT FIX TIME FIX Sets the data to be recorded in UBIT of LTC FIX Records the data that is set by the user TIME Records the present time VITC UBIT FIX TIME FIX Sets the data to be recorded in UBIT of VITC FIX Records the data that is set by the user TIME Records the present time WATCH AUTO ADJ OFF ON ON Turns the automatic time correction function of the built in clock on off With ON the time of the built in clock matches with the time data of the user bits of an external time code UBIT GROUP ID 000 101 000 Selects the UBIT GROUP ID VITC INS LINE 1 12to 19H 16H Selects the line into which VITC is to be DVW 970 inserted 9 to 22H 19H DVW 970P VITC INS LINE 2 12to 19H 18H Selects the line into which VITC is to be DVW 970 inserted 9 to 22 H 21H DVW 970P Mog VTR MODE REC TALLY BLINK OFF ON ON Turns the tally illumination control on off in the event of BATTERY BEFORE END DISC BEFORE END REC START BEEP OFF ON OFF Turns on off the alarm sound at REC START STOP LCD DISPLAY TIMER OFF CONT TIMER Sets the time code TC display after power HOLD off as follows TIMER The TC display turns off after the elapse of the time set by the LCD HOLD TIMER below OFF Not displayed CONT Displayed LCD HOLD TIMER 1H 3H 8H
121. detail function SKIN DTL SELECT 1 2 3 1 Selects the channels to be displayed on the menu SKIN DETAIL OFF ON ON Turns the color detail function on off for the selected channels SKIN DETAIL LVL 99 to 99 Sets the level of the color detail signal SKIN DTL SAT 99 to 99 Adjusts the saturation level of the hue possessed by the color detail function SKIN DTL HUE 0 to 359 0 Adjusts the center phase of the hue possessed by the color detail function SKIN DTL WIDTH 0 to 359 40 Adjusts the width of the hue possessed by the color detail function Specifications sexipueddy 139 sexipueddy 140 No Page Item Settings Default Description P11 MTX LINEAR MATRIX OFF ON ON Turns the linear matrix correction and user set matrix correction functions on off MATRIX USER OFF ON OFF Turns the user set matrix correction function on off MATRIX PRESET OFF ON ON Turns the preset matrix correction function on off MATRIX R G 99 to 99 0 Sets the arbitrary R G user set matrix coefficients MATRIX R B 99 to 99 0 Sets the arbitrary R B user set matrix coefficients MATRIX G R 99 to 99 0 Sets the arbitrary G R user set matrix coefficients MATRIX G B 99 to 99 0 Sets the arbitrary G B user set matrix coefficients MATRIX B R 99 to 99 0 Sets the arbitrary B R user set matrix coefficients MATRIX B G 99 to 99 0 Se
122. displayed retry the black balance adjustment Keep pushing the AUTO W B BAL to BLK until BLACK SET appears after BLACK BALANCE appears If the error message occurs again contact your Sony service representative If the lens cable is not firmly connected to the LENS connector it may not be possible to adjust the lens iris If this happens the black balance will be incorrect Black balance memory Values stored in memory are held until the black balance is next adjusted 4 1 2 Adjusting the White Balance To automatically adjust the white balance When you make automatic white balance adjustment the adjustment value obtained is saved in memory Proceed as follows If the setting of the GAIN selector or WHITE BAL switch is changed a message reporting the new setting position appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen 2 Set the FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions as follows FILTER selector outer knob setting and CC filter selection FILTER selector outer CC filter knob setting A Cross filter B 3200K C 4300K D 6300K FILTER selector inner knob setting and ND filter selection FILTER selector ND filter inner knob setting 1 Clear 2 1 4 ND 3 1 6 ND 4 1 54 ND Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance 53 Bup o2 4 104 sum s pue syuawy
123. e tape at the most recent cut clear it and record the new cut For detailed information see 5 3 5 Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches on page 87 Tape running direction Cut 1 Cut 2 Cut3 Cut 4 Example After recording cut 3 clearing cut 3 and recording cut 4 after cut 2 Continuous recording the new cut after the cut before the most recent cut In the above example with the camcorder in the recording pause mode after recording the cut 3 press the RET switch on the lens while holding the ASSIGN 1 switch down The camcorder automatically positions the tape at the end point of cut 2 and turns in the recording pause mode Record cut 4 Cut 4 is recorded after cut 2 e When pictures consisting of cuts recorded using the RE TAKE function are played back on a VTR for professional use the CHANNEL CONDITION indicator which indicates the condition of the played back signal of the VTR may be lit in yellow noise may be added to the cue audio for the first 2 or 3 seconds or the previously recorded timecode may be displayed for a few seconds To avoid this it is recommended that you make the first part of the cut in the above example cut 4 about 3 seconds longer Recording 47 yoeghe q pue Bulpiooey g Jaydeun yoeq eld pue Bulpiooey E sa deyo HAI 48 In the following cases the RE TAKE function is not accepted The message INVALID OPERATION is di
124. e 0 ceeeceeeseeesseeesneeeeees 65 Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings 5 1 Menu Organization and Operation cccccessssseees 67 Sula Ment Orcantzaon asmen aaa aa 67 5 1 2 Basic Menu Operations ssssssessseeessseessressrsseressseessese 68 5 1 3 Editing the USER Menu 0 cscesscsssteceserssetserenneenss 70 5 2 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen 74 5 2 1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen 74 5 2 2 Selecting the Display ems s3 ci ccssiecdesiscsseassdcastassecevonses 76 5 2 3 Display Modes and Setting Change Confirmation Adjustment Progress Messages csscceeseeeeeseeeenteeees 77 5 2 4 Setting the Marker Display cceeesceessecesteeeesteeeenes 78 5 2 5 Setting the Viewfinder 5 aeecsscescaebe ruc sctehcat biheraeeonentesly 78 4 Table of Contents 5 2 6 Recording Shot Data Superimposed on the Color Bars 79 5 2 7 Setting the Shot UD ccssscissesccseahidsssessevacseaseddasasesseareisdoccevs 80 5 2 8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Window 81 5 2 9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal in the Viewfinder sated ntccuitiebia pied eer asked atke eettacd ated 83 5 3 Adjustments and Settings from Menus 000 84 5 3 1 Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Selector Positions 84 5 3 2 Selecting the Output Signals 0 ee eeeceeeseeeenteeenteeees 85 5 3 3 Setting the Color Temperature Manual
125. e In the case of Japan For Japan if the country code is JP it is 2 bytes if JPN it is 3 bytes Thus enter the following JP__ or JPN _ where _ represents a space ORGANIZATION organization code When you select this item the character table appears Refer to COUNTRY CODE above Enter an abbreviated 4 byte alphanumeric string for the organization code Note There are no problems in recording or playing back audio video signals if ORGANIZATION is not set Organization codes must be acquired by applying to the SMPTE registration office When no organization code has been acquired it is forbidden to enter an arbitrary string As a rule the code 00 must be entered Freelance operators who do not belong to an origination should enter ce USER CODE When you select this item the USER CODE window appears Refer to the COUNTRY CODE window above Enter the 4 byte alphanumeric strings for user identification The user code is registered with each organization locally It is usually not centrally registered When the user code is less than 4 bytes enter the user code from the beginning of the 4 bytes and enter the space character 20h in the remaining strings This user code is determined by the organization The methods used depend on the organization User bits cannot be entered when no organization code has been entered INSTANCE NO Select the method for generating the numbers to be used to identif
126. e Code The time code setting range is from 00 00 00 00 to 23 59 59 29 hours minutes seconds frames for the DVW 970 and from 00 00 00 00 to 23 59 59 24 for the DVW 970P To set the time code proceed as follows Ti ye loef m oE oN m LIGHT WARNING F RUN s A DATA DISPLAY QUER E DF y we MP Audio signals to be recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 Setting the time code T Set the DISPLAY switch to TC 2 Set the PRESET REGEN CLOCK switch to PRESET 3 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to SET The first leftmost digit of time code flashes 4 Using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons set the time code SHIFT Selects a digit to set Each time you press the button the flashing digit moves one column to the right Pressing this button while holding 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 Setting the Time Data 63 BulpsooeyY J0 sum s pue sjuewysnipy yp Jaydeup Bulpso9ay 104 sbuljes pue sjuewysnipy p 19 deyo HAI 64 To reset the time code value to 00 00 00 00 Press the RESET button 5 Set the F RUN S
127. e Item Settings Default Description M01 WHT SHADING WHT SHAD CH R G B TEST R Selects the channel adjusted by this menu If SEL TEST is selected the setting is the same as the setting of TEST OUT SELECT TEST OUT SELECT ENC R G B ENC Selects the signal output to the TEST OUT connector R G B WHT H SAW 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the H Saw white shading compensation R G B WHT H PARA 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the H Parabola white shading compensation R G B WHT V SAW 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the V Saw white shading compensation R G B WHT V PARA 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the V Parabola white shading compensation WHITE SAW PARA OFF ON ON Turns white shading Saw and Parabola compensation on and off M02 BLK SHADING BLK SHAD CH SEL R G B TEST R Selects the channel adjusted by this menu If TEST is selected the setting is the same as the setting of TEST OUT SELECT TEST OUT SELECT ENC R G B ENC Selects the signal output to the TEST OUT connector R G B BLK H SAW 99 to 99 For the H Saw black shading compensation R G B BLK H PARA 99 to 99 For the H Parabola black shading compensation R G B BLK V SAW _ 99 to 99 For the V Saw black shading compensation R G B BLK V PARA 99 to 99 For the V Parabola black shading compensation BLACK SAW PARA OFF ON ON Turns black shading Saw and Parabola compensation on and off MASTER BLACK 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the master black level MASTER 3 0 3 6 9 1 2 1 8 0 dB Temporarily adjusts t
128. e MONITOR connector BNC type of the RM B150 B750 outputs the same signal as that from the TEST OUT connector on the camcorder Use the black cable supplied with the RM B150 B750 to connect the monitor to the MONITOR connector on the RM B150 B750 When the remote control unit is disconnected from the camcorder The camcorder settings return to the settings in effect before the remote control unit was connected By making a 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 below Structure of the paint adjustment data The non volatile memory of the camcorder used for storing paint adjustment data consists of two regions as shown below one is the independent data region that is used when a remote control unit is not connected and the other is the remote control data region that is used when a remote control unit is connected Paint adjustment data is automatically selected and output to the hardware of the camcorder depending on whether or not a remote control unit such as the RM B150 is connected Connecting the Remote Control Unit Japioowey y dN Bumes Zz Jaydeyo 119 Jepiooweg eu dN Bumes z Ja deyo HAI 120 Non volatile memory Independent data region MASTER BLACK MASTER GAMMA Setup KNEE POINT menu of
129. e USER menu set the CLIP HIGH LIGHT item to ON 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 channels and 2 You can also adjust the audio level manually For the audio level of the signal to be recorded in audio channels 3 and 4 The input levels of audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 are automatically adjusted or fixed When the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch is set to CH 3 4 the audio channel level meters display the level of the audio signals recorded in audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 You can select the audio input signals to be recorded for audio channel CH 3 and 4 by using the AUDIO IN CH 3 CH 4 switches 4 4 1 Manually Adjusting the Audio Input Level of the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 Connectors Follow the procedure described below to adjust the audio levels of the audio input from the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connectors which are to be recorded in audio channels CH 1 and CH 2 When 1 and 2 are not displayed under the audio channel level meters the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch is set to the CH 3 4 position Set this switch to CH 1 2 At the factory setting the XLR connection automatic detection mode of the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connectors is set to OFF If the setting has been changed to ON start the operation from step 2 Start the operation from step 1 with the XLR connection automatic detection mode set to OFF You can
130. e camcorder must be arranged so that during this time the subject is always in the frame The tape recording time indicates the running time of the completed recording The camcorder calculates the time lapse interval from these two times Total time for shooting TAKE TOTAL TIME Shooting interval n EE E EI Time for recording on the tape REC TIME Notes on Auto Interval Rec operation Note the following points Time code In Auto Interval Rec mode the internal time code generator runs in R RUN mode regardless of how the F RUN SET R RUN switch is set The actual 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 5 3 6 Setting the Date Time of the Internal Clock on page 89 Audio Audio signals are not recorded in Auto Interval Rec mode Cassette control buttons While recording in Auto Interval Rec mode you cannot use the cassette control buttons EJECT REW F FWD PLAY and STOP To use these buttons stop recording by pressing the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens Menu operation While recording in Auto Interval Rec mode you cannot change the settings of CACHE INTVAL REC TAKE Recording yoeghe q pue Bulpiooey g Jaydeun yoeq eld pue Bulpiooey E sa deyo HAI 44 TOTAL TIME and REC TIME To change the settings stop recordi
131. e code of an external VTR with that of the camcorder connect this connector to the GENLOCK IN connector of the external VTR By installing the CBK SD01 extension board not supplied you can output an SDI signal supporting embedded audio and the EDH function from this connector For details on how to select the output signal see 5 3 2 Selecting the Output Signals on page 85 TEST OUT connector BNC type This connector outputs the video signal standard level 75 ohm terminated for a video monitor The output signal can be selected from composite or RGB The factory setting is composite and the setting returns to composite whenever the unit is powered on Depending on menu settings menus time code and shot data can be superimposed on the image on the monitor For details on how to select the test output signal refer to the Maintenance Manual REMOTE connector 8 pin Connect the RM B150 B750 Remote Control Unit which makes it possible to control the VTR and camera remotely Shooting and Recording Playback Functions 21 S 01 U09 pUe seg JO suonouny pue suoneooq z Jaldeyp 0UOD pUe Sed JO SuOHOUNY pue suoneooq z Jeldeup WN 22 VTR START button VTR SAVE STBY connector amp EJECT button REW button and indicator F FWD button and indicator D PLAY button and indicator D STOP button Shooting and recording playback functions 4 VTR START button Press th
132. e item you want to set and press MENU knob The mark on the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 6 Turn the MENU knob to display the desired value and press the MENU knob The mark returns to a mark and the mark returns to a mark T Tocontinue the remaining settings repeat steps 5 and 6 8 When you finish settings turn the MENU knob to move the mark to OK then press the MENU knob The internal clock is set with the date and time set in steps 5 to 7 The TIME DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu appears again The time set on the TIME ADJUST setting window is displayed To cancel the setting Before executing step 8 move the mark to ESC at the top right of the window and press the MENU knob Alternatively 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 Adjustments and Settings from Menus 89 sum s paylejeq pue sAejdsiq nuaw g Je deup sBues pejlejeq pue sxejdsiq nuaw gs Je deyo HAI 90 5 3 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 Proceed as follows T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the LENS FILE page appears
133. e of horizontal sync signal and the sub carrier phase This connector also accepts a return video signal You can display the return video signal in the viewfinder screen while holding the RET button down with RETURN VIDEO set to ON on the GENLOCK page of the OPERATION menu TC IN time code input connector BNC type To synchronize the time code of this unit to an external time code input the reference time code to this connector TC OUT time code output connector BNC type To synchronize the time code of an external VTR to that of the camcorder connect this connector to the reference time code input connector of the external VTR Time Code System 25 S 0 U09 pUe seg JO suoloUN4 pue suoneooq Zz Jaldeyp 0 UOD pUe SEd JO SuOHOUNY pue suoneooq Zz Jeldeup WN 26 HOLD button LIGHT WARNING RESET button DISPLAY switch ADVANCE button SHIFT button PRESET REGEN CLOCK switch F RUN SET R RUN switch DATA DISPLAY switch r wa Time code functions 2 HOLD display hold button Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data displayed in the counter display section The time code generator continues running Pressing this button again releases the hold You can use this button for example to dete
134. e setting changes to a mark 4 Turn the MENU knob until ON appears then press the MENU knob The mark on the left of the selected item returns to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting returns to a mark The IRIS OVERRIDE item is set to ON factory setting OFF Set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF The AUTO IRIS page disappears from the viewfinder screen Turn the MENU knob to change the reference value The changed reference value is retained until the power of the camcorder is turned off Even if the reference value is changed it reverts to the standard value every time the power is turned on To open the iris by 0 5 stop Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera One bar L appears in the upper part to the left of the F number in the iris indication To open the iris by 1 stop Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera Two bars OO appear in the upper part to the left of the F number in the iris indication To stop down the iris by 0 5 stop Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camera One bar L appears in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication To stop down the iris by 1 stop Turn the MENU knob further clockwise as seen from the front of the camera Two bars OO appear in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication Changing the Re
135. e sure to set REC TIME after setting TAKE TOTAL TIME Recording 1 5 Press the MENU knob The mark on the left of REC TIME returns toa mark and the mark returns to a mark 1 6 Tun the MENU knob to move the gt mark to PRE LIGHTING UOSOFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt TURBO SW DF NDF END SEARCH CACHE INTVAL REC A INT TAKE TOTAL TIME 5M SSEC REC TIME PRE LIGHTING i OFF 17 Press the MENU knob The mark on the left of PRE LIGHTING changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 18 Tum the MENU knob until the desired time to turn on the light before starting to record appears As you turn the MENU knob the PRE LIGHTING time changes in the following sequence OFF gt 2SEC gt 5SEC gt 10SEC Notes e Set the LIGHT switch on the camcorder to AUTO to turn on the light before recording The light switch must also be set to ON With these settings the light turns on and off automatically However the light remains on continuously if the off time is less than 5 seconds When the LIGHT switch is set to MANUAL and the light switch is set to ON the light remains on continuously 1 9 Press the MENU knob The mark on the left of PRE LIGHTING returns to a mark and the mark returns to a mark 20 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF The menu disappears from the viewf
136. ecause error tends to be bigger for adjustment of high color temperature Item Description COLOR FINE Adjusts the value more precisely if the lt A gt adjustment by WARM COOL lt A gt is not satisfactory OFFSET Turns the setting of the offset for WHITE lt B gt channel B ON or OFF ON Adds the offset adjusted on this page to the white balance WARM COOL _ Sets the offset for the white balance lt B gt of channel B 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 lt B gt adjustment by WARM COOL lt B gt is not satisfactory 4 Set the WHITE BAL switch to the position corresponding to the desired channel A or B If the WHITE BAL switch is not set to A or B when you operate the camcorder the adjustment value will not be reflected in the output signal 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to the item you want to set and press MENU knob The mark on the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 6 Turn the MENU knob to change the setting and press the MENU knob The mark returns to a mark and the mark returns to a mark To set other items go back to step 3 To set the other white balance channel go back to step 2 T To end
137. ectronic Shutter seconds e g 1 100 can be changed to degrees 360 is equivalent to shutter OFF 4 3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to aid the shooting of clear pictures of back lit subjects or to prevent blown out highlights The reference value for the lens iris can be set within the following range with respect to the standard value e 0 5 about 0 5 stop further open e 1 about 1 stop further open e 0 5 about 0 5 stop further closed e 1 about 1 stop further closed Changing the reference value Proceed as follows T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON If this is the first time the USER menu has been displayed the CONTENTS page of the USER menu appears If the menu has been used before the last accessed page appears 2 Ifthe CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move the mark to AUTO IRIS then press the MENU knob to display the AUTO IRIS page If a different page is displayed turn the MENU knob until the AUTO IRIS page appears then press the MENU knob to select the page AUTO IRIS page OOAUTO IRIS OVERRIDE HIGH LIGHT WINDOW WINDOW IND VAR WIDTH_ VAR HEIGHT VAR H POS VAR V POS 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to IRIS OVERRIDE then press the MENU knob The mark on the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark on the left of th
138. ed to either the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector with REAR XLR AUTO set to ON on the AUDIO 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector is automatically selected as the signal to be recorded This is true regardless of the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 switch settings This is called XLR connection automatic detection function When the XLR connection automatic detection function is set to OFF factory setting set the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 switch corresponding to the channel to which the audio equipment is connected to REAR Tripod Mounting 7 6 Tripod Mounting You can easily mount and dismount the camcorder on a tripod by using the VCT 14 tripod adaptor not supplied Attach the tripod adaptor to the tripod Tripod adaptor Camera mount Slide the camcorder forward along the groove in the adaptor until it clicks While pressing the red button against the lever move the lever in the direction indicated by the arrow Removing the camcorder from the tripod adapter The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed If this happens press the red button against the lever a second time and move the lever as shown below until the pin returns to the stowed position If the pin remains in the engaged position you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor Stowed position
139. eeeees 23 2 6 Time Code SYSteM isiiisietcnccccccissasiccsiccaveantecadaieresaieatiaetse 25 2 7 Warnings and Indications sssseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 27 2 8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel 28 2 9 Indicators in the Viewfinder esseeeeeeeseeeeeeeees 30 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 1 About Cassette aciccisiicissinscsinanceasnditessnnmneiseteeineensesssierise 31 3 1 1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette ee eeeeeeeeteeees 31 3 1 2 Preventing Accidental Erasure ec eeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeees 32 3 2 Recording snsssncceactudectcinniaeanansaabandsuatamassandeiedecinernanaeedante 33 3 2 1 Basic Procedures eeseeseeeeseeesesressreeresressereresressesseseese 33 3 2 2 Continuous Recording esesseeeseeeesseesseessereseresseesssese 34 3 2 3 Recording Essence Marks cccceesseceesteceenteeeteeeneeees 35 3 2 4 Starting a Shoot with a Few Seconds of Pre Stored Picture Data Picture Cache Function with CBK MB01 38 3 2 5 Shooting Picture at Intervals Interval Rec Function with CBK MBOI Jennerien a aaia 40 3 2 6 Continuous Recording on Previous Cut eeeeeeeeeees 47 3 2 7 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in Recording Pause Mode End Search Function 48 3 3 Checking Recording and Playback cccssssseeeeeeee 49 Table of Contents 3 3 3 1 Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording Recording
140. een then press the MENU knob or push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch down to ESCAPE This cancels all changes and returns to the SHOT ID page 5 2 8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows You can confirm the settings or status of the camcorder on the screen by displaying the following three windows e ABNORMAL lt gt window e FUNCTION window e AUDIO STATUS window Indications on the windows ABNORMAL lt gt window ABNORMAL lt gt BERR R RRR R RRR GAIN ON 3dB SHUTTER ON WHT PRESET a ATW RUN EXTENDER FILTER OVERRIDE This window allows you to confirm why the warning indicator lights You can use the LED page of the USER menu to set whether or not the warning indicator lights Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen 81 sum s paylejaq pue sAejdsiq nuaw g Ja deup sBumes pejrejeq pue sxejdsiq nuaw Je deyo HAI 82 FUNCTION window FUNCTION CTT FORMAT I ASSIGN lt 1 gt _ATW lt T gt TURBO lt 2 gt OFF ZEBRA OFF SELECT 1 DET 70 APT 10 DET2 100 P CACHE OFF OSEC Actual State REAR BNC OFF This window allows you to confirm the assigned function of the ASSIGN 1 2 switches ON OFF of the Picture Cache function and ON OFF of the output of the VIDEO OUT connector AUDIO STATUS window AUDIO STATUS te CH1 FRONT CH3 WIRELES REAR CH4 WIRELES 40 30 20 10 0 7 E a This window allows you to confirm the followi
141. eep s WARNING REC tally BATT DDD Continuous beep RF Lit Sex 3 eje ojo 1 Video After clogged head Clean the head If head gap _ is detected recording is still clogged or recording continues substandard turn off the problem in but may be power and consult your recording substandard Sony service circuit representative SERVO Lit Sex Sex ey Servo lock Recording Turn off the power and lost continuous but may contact your Sony be substandard service representative This indication may be given momentarily when the tape starts moving but this does not indicate a problem HUMID Lit 3 30 oj o o 1 Condensa Recording Stop the tape and wait tion on the continues but stops until the HUMID indicator enon P optical if the tape sticks to disappears pickup the head drum Playback fast forward and rewind do not operate SLACK Lit sex sex The tape VTRstops An error Remove the cassette by cannot be code appears inthe the method described in wound time code display _ the Maintenance Manual properly section of the Close the cassette lid display panel Look without loading a up the error code in cassette turn off the the Maintenance power and consult your Manual Sony service representative TAPE Flashing w DD Near the Operation Be prepared to change end of continues the cassette tape TAPE and Flashing 3 3o AD End of Recording stops Cha
142. elow If the reels will not move there is no slack yoeq eld pue Bulpiooey E sa deyo ni Checking the tape for slack Unloading a cassette With the power supply on press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment lid Then take out the cassette If you are not going to insert another cassette close the cassette lid It is possible to take out the cassette and close the cassette compartment lid unless the battery voltage drops below about 10 5 V Do not repeat this unloading operation Unloading a cassette manually If the battery voltage drops below about 10 5 V take out the cassette manually as illustrated below Cassette compartment lid Turn the power off 0Open this rubber cover 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 Although the cassette compartment lid is not locked turning on the power makes the cassette lid operable again About Cassette 3 1 2 Preventing Accidental Erasure The following procedure prevents cassettes from being recorded inadvertently Push the plug in To reuse the cassette return the plug to its original position Preventing accidental erasure 3 2 Recording 3 2 1 Basic Procedure
143. emory Stick When OFF is selected for the M S IN gt JUMP TO item When any of the following menu pages is already displayed A file related page such as the USER FILE page of the FILE menu MEMORY STICK ALL FILE SCENE FILE LENS FILE REFERENCE FILE or ROM VERSION page Jumping to a File Related Menu Page When Inserting a Memory Stick Setting Up the Camcorder 7 1 Power Supply The following power supplies can be used with the camcorder e BP GL65 GL95 L60S Lithium ion battery pack e AC power using the AC 550 550CE or AC DN10 AC adaptor 7 1 1 Using a Battery Pack When a BP GL95 battery pack is used the camcorder will operate continuously for about 180 minutes When a BP GL65 is used the camcorder will operate continuously for about 120 minutes Before use charge the battery pack with a BC M50 M150 Battery Charger It takes about 145 minutes to charge one BP GL95 For details refer to the battery charger operation manual Note on using the battery pack A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully recharged Attaching the battery pack T Press the battery pack against the back of the camcorder aligning the line on the side of the battery pack with the matching line on the camcorder Back of camcorder Battery pack Align these lines Chapter 2 Slide the battery pack down until its LOCK arrow yp points at the matching line on the camcorder
144. ere n 1 2 3 4 been changed m A B C D When the gain GAIN n where n N IN JY setting has been 3 dB 0 dB 3 dB 6 dB changed 9 dB 12 dB 18 dB 24 dB 30 dB 36 dB 42 dB 48 dB When the WHITE n N IN JY setting of the where n A CH B CH WHITE BAL PRESET switch has been or ATW RUN changed When the DCC ON or OFF N JY IY OUTPUT DCC selector has been set to DCC ON or OFF When the SS 1 100 DVW 970 or N Y JY shutter speed 1 60 DVW 970P and mode or 1 125 1 250 1 500 setting has been 1 1000 1 2000 ECS changed SLS When the black E g AWB OK N Y Y or white balance has been adjusted 1 This is also displayed for about 3 seconds when the SHUTTER selector is set to ON 2 For details see 4 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance on page 52 Changing the display mode The currently set display mode appears on the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu To change it proceed as follows Folow steps 1 and 2 in 5 2 2 Selecting the Display Items page 76 until the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu appears on the screen Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen T7 sum s paylejeq pue sAejdsiq nuaw s 13 deyo sBues pejlejeq pue sxejdsiq nua g Je deyo HAI 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to VF DISPLAY MODE and press the MENU knob The mark on the left of WF DISPLAY MODE changes to a mark and the m
145. ernal battery is connected to the DC IN connector the external battery is always used as the power source e There may be some noise on the video signal at the instant the power sources are switched F a on IE B to an AC power source 7 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 to an AC power source Power switch on DC output cable supplied with the AC 550 550CE Using an AC adaptor Using the AC DN10 AC adaptor Mount the AC DN10 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack then connect to the AC power supply The AC DN10 can supply up to 100 W of power Power Supply Connecting to an AC power source using the AC DN10 AC Adaptor 7 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 This system operates with lights powered by 12 V with a maximum power consumption of 50 W 7 2 Adjusting the Viewfinder For maximum viewing convenience you can adjust the viewfinder position in the left right and backward forward directions 7 2 1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position Adjusting the
146. ettings for the remaining marks repeating steps 5 to 8 10 When you set FLASH MARK to ON select the threshold value 1 to 20 of the luminance level change for recording the mark 11 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF to end the menu operation Settings for recording good shot marks and recording start mark to the LTC UBIT area Good shot marks shot mark 1 and shot mark 2 and recording start mark can also be recorded to the LTC UBIT area of tape Follow the procedures below MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob The TOP menu appears lt TOP MENU gt USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZE ALL OPERATION MAINTENANCE DIAGNOSIS 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the 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 menu operation ended appears 4 When the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move the mark to ESSENCE MARK then push the MENU knob When any page of the MAINTENANCE menu is displayed turn the MENU knob until the ESSENCE MARK page appears then push the MENU knob ESSENCE MARK page M1Q0OESSENCE MARK LTC UB MARKER SET REC_START MARK OFF SHOTMARK 1 OFF SHOTMARK 2 OFF MD HM SHOT TIME DISP 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to LTC
147. ference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment 59 BulpsooeyY 104 sum s pue sjuewysnipy yp Jaydeup Bulpso9ay 104 sBumjes pue sjuewysnipy p Jeydeyo HAI 60 OOFS 6 Opening the lens iris lris opened by 1 stop two bars Iris opened by 0 5 stop one bar Stopping down the lens iris Iris stopped down by 1 stop two bars t Iris stopped down by 0 5 stop one bar Adjusting the reference value for automatic iris adjustment When the RM B150 B750 Remote Control Unit is connected The IRIS control knob of the RM B150 B750 can be used for lens iris setting In this case the bar display O does not appear Selecting the automatic iris window Proceed as follows T Follow the procedure of steps 1 and 2 described in the P P previous item Changing the reference value page 59 to display the AUTO IRIS page 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to IRIS WINDOW IND then press the MENU knob The mark on the left of IRIS WINDOW IND changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 3 Turn the MENU knob until ON appears then press the MENU knob The mark returns to a mark and the mark returns to a mark The currently selected auto iris window appears on the screen If it is not necessary to display the auto iris window on the screen set to OFF Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris
148. function on off L KEY SAT LEVEL 99 to 99 0 Sets the saturation level of the low luminance part L KEY SAT RANGE LOW L MID HIGH Sets the luminance level at which the low key H MID HIGH saturation function becomes effective Y BLACK GAMMA OFF ON OFF Turns the Y black gamma function on off Y BLK GAM LEVEL 99 to 99 0 Sets the gamma curve in the low luminance part Y BLK GAM RANGE LOW L MID HIGH Sets the luminance level at which the Y black H MID HIGH gamma becomes effective P15 SCENE FILE 1 Recalls the scene file saved in the memory of 2 E the camcorder 3 r 4 5 ee 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 F ID 16 characters Stores the scene file in the memory of the camcorder or the Memory Stick Sets the File ID Specifications sexipueddy 141 MAINTENANCE Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the MAINTENANCE menu When the setting range in the Settings column is surrounded by parentheses the setup value is a relative value The setting range shown on the menu screen may differ from what is shown in the manual No Pag
149. ge 2 Turn the MENU knob until M INT appears UOSOFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt TURBO SW DF NDF END SEARCH CACHE INTVAL REC M INT NUMBER OF FRAME 1 TRIGGER INTERVAL SMIN PRE LIGHT ING OFF As you turn the MENU knob the setting changes in the following sequence OFF CACHE lt gt A INT gt M INT When M INT appears the camcorder is in Manual Interval Rec mode and the TALLY indicator green in the viewfinder flashes NUMBER OF FRAME Recording TRIGGER INTERVAL and PRE LIGHTING appear 3 Press the MENU knob The mark on the left of CACHE INTVAL REC changes to a gt mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to NUMBER OF FRAME UOSOFUNCT ION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt TURBO SW DF NDF END SEARCH CACHE INTVAL REC M INT NUMBER OF FRAME 1 TRIGGER INTERVAL SMIN PRE LIGHTING OFF 5 Press the MENU knob The gt mark on the left of NUMBER OF FRAME changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 6 Tum the MENU knob until the desired number of frames to be recorded in each shot appears As you turn the MENU knob the number changes in the following sequence 1 2 4 lt gt 8 7 Press the MENU knob The mark on the left of NUMBER OF FRAME returns to a mark and the m
150. h an external VTR via a CCZ cable when the CA 702 is connected M16 FUNCTION 4 SET DISP MODE SEC DEG SEC Selects whether to display the shutter speed in seconds or degrees AWB FIXED AREA OFF ON OFF Selects whether or not to perform AWB for all pixels in the rectangular area of 25 by 25 M17 GENLOCK GENLOCK OFF ON ON Turns genlock on and off RETURN VIDEO OFF ON OFF Turns return video on and off GL H PHASE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the genlock H phase GL SC PHASE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the genlock subcarrier phase GL SC 0 180 SEL 0 180 180 For coarse adjustment of the genlock subcarrier phase M18 ND COMP ND OFFSET OFF ON Turns on and off the mode which sets ND ADJUST neutral density filter color compensation gt values 3 CLEAR ND EXEC Clears ND filter color compensation values a OFFSET amp M19 AUTO SHADING AUTO BLK EXEC EXEC Executes the auto black shooting function SHADING RESET BLK SHD EXEC EXEC Clears black shooting compensation values TEST OUT SELECT ENC R G B ENC Selects the signal output to the TEST OUT connector MASTER GAIN 3 0 3 6 9 1 2 1 8 0 dB Temporarily sets the master gain value TMP 24 30 36 42 48 dB Specifications 149 No Page M20 VANC RX Item UMID LINE Settings 0 12 13 15 to 19 DVW 970 0 9 10 12 to 18 DVW 970P Default 0 Description Selects the line on which the UMID is to be recorded sexipueddy
151. h mode is described below using timing charts interlace scan mode CCD output F Video output signal 2 Si E r O Odd E Even Interlace scan mode timing chart The video signal of an odd scanning line and that of an even scanning line are output from the CCD alternately Thus the timing of the odd field video signal and even field video signal are different PsF progressive scan mode O E O E CCD output Lf U LI Video output signal 2X E Q A r O Odd E Even Progressive scan mode timing chart The video signal of an odd scanning line and that of an even scanning line are output from the CCD at the same time Then they are sent to the memory and separated into odd field and even field scanning lines Thus the timing of an odd field video signal and an even field video signal are the same Adjustments and Settings from Menus 91 sum s paylejeq pue sAejdsiq nuaw s 13 dey9 sum pejrejeq pue sxejdsiq nuaw g Je deyo NN 24P pull down mode DVW 970 with CBK FC01 only 23 98 frames per second lt gt CCD output A O E i B O E C O E O E O E Video output signal z j 29 97 frames per second O Odd E Even 24P mode timing chart After reading from the CCDs in 24P mode 23 98 frames per second a pull down conversion is carried out to
152. h the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST The message PRESET DATA OK appears 3 Push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST again The item is deleted To delete items from a page by using the menu Proceed as follows T Move the mark to the item to be deleted and press the MENU knob The EDIT FUNCTION page appears 2 Select DELETE and press the MENU knob The previously displayed page appears again and the message DELETE OK YES NO appears at the upper right 3 To delete turn the MENU knob to move the mark to YES and press the MENU knob To change the order of the items on a page Proceed as follows 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item to be replaced then press the MENU knob The EDIT FUNCTION page appears 2 Select MOVE then press the MENU knob The previously displayed page appears again 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the position where you want to move the item then press the MENU knob EO2OUSER 1 EDIT WHITE lt B gt CH TEST OUT MENU OFFSET WHITE lt A gt WARM COOL lt A gt COLOR FINE lt A gt MASTER BLACK The item selected in step 1 moves to the position that you selected in step 3 In the above example MASTER BLACK is moved to the top and the other items are moved down one line To insert a blank line You can insert a blank line above the selected item Proceed as follows T Turn the
153. he last accessed menu page appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the SHOT DISP page appears and press the MENU knob to select the page The current setting of each item appears on the right of the item Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen 79 sum s paylejeq pue sAejdsiq nuaw g Ja deup sBules pejrejeq pue sxejdsiq nuaw g Je deyo HAI 80 SHOT DISP page U120SHOT DISP DATE T TIME MODEL NAME SERIAL NO ID SEL 16 9 ID BLINK CHARA Item Description SHOT DATE Selects whether or not the shot date is superimposed ON or OFF SHOT TIME Selects whether or not shot time is superimposed ON or OFF SHOT MODEL Selects whether or not the model name NAME is superimposed ON or OFF SHOT SERIAL Selects whether or not the serial NO number is superimposed ON or OFF SHOT ID SEL Selects whether or not the shot ID set on the SHOT ID page is superimposed 1 to 4 or OFF SHOT 16 9 ID Selects whether or not the 16 9 mode indicator is superimposed ON or OFF SHOT BLINK Selects whether or not the blinking is CHARA superimposed ON or OFF 1 To carry out superimposed recording select the SHOT ID number 1 to 4 Not to carry out superimposed recording select OFF 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and press MENU knob The mark on the left of the selected item changes to a mark a
154. he master gain value GAIN TMP 24 30 36 42 48 dB Mo3 LEVEL ADJ ENC VIDEO LEVEL 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the encoder video level gt 3 RGB LEVEL 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the R G B video level a TEST OUT SELECT ENC R G B ENC Selects the signal output to the TEST OUT D connector H BLANKING 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the H blanking width WIDTH 142 Specifications No M04 Page BATTERY Item BEFORE END 1 Settings 5 10 15 to 95 100 in 5 steps Default 5 Description Used when a Sony made battery pack such as BP GL65 GL95 is used Set the voltage warning level just before the battery ends END 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 Used when a Sony made battery pack such as BP GL65 GL95 is used Set the voltage level at which the battery ends and the camcorder stops operation just before the battery ends BEFORE END 2 11 0 to 17 0 V in 0 1 V steps 11 3 Used when a Sony made battery pack such as BP L60S is used Set the voltage warning level just before the battery ends END 2 10 5 to 11 5 V in 0 1 V steps Used when a Sony made battery pack such as BP L60S is used Set the voltage level at which the battery ends and the camcorder stops operation just before the battery ends BEFORE END 3 11 0 to 17 0 V in 0 1 V steps Used when a battery pack other than a Sony made one or an external power connected to the DC IN connector is used Set the voltage warning level jus
155. he tape REC TIME using the USER menu To make settings for Auto Interval Rec mode set TAKE TOTAL TIME first then REC TIME To turn on the light automatically before recording starts set the LIGHT switch to AUTO To turn on Auto Interval Rec mode proceed as follows MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears When the question mark appears at the left corner of the title page you can ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt switch the pages TURBO SW Turn the MENU knob Phin eE Roi clockwise or counterclockwise to display the desired page The DF NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only for the DVW 970 H UOSOFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SU lt 1 gt CACHE INTVAL REC 3 Press the MENU knob A gt mark appears on the left of the currently selected item and a mark appears on the left of the setting 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to CACHE INTVAL REC UOSOFUNCT ION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt TURBO SW DF NDE END SEARCH CACHE INTVAL REC Press the MENU knob The gt mark on the left of CACHE INTVAL REC changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark UO3OFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt OFF END SEARCH OFF CACHE INTVAL REC OFF Turn the MENU knob until A INT
156. heck and ERROR Memory Stick consult your Sony flashing fault representative OTHER The Memory Do not try to load MODELS FILE Stick contains data saved from flashing data that cannot another camcorder be loaded into this camcorder 6 2 Saving and Loading Scene Files You can save various settings for shooting a particular scene as a scene file Loading the scene file you can quickly recreate setup conditions suitable for the scene You can save up to five scene files in the camcorder memory and up to 100 scene files in a Memory Stick You can also load data from the Memory Stick into the camcorder memory Data that can be saved in a scene file You can save the following data in a scene file e Values adjusted using the PAINT menu except the items that return to the default values when power is on such as TEST OUT SELECT e Shutter speed settings made in the standard mode and ECS mode The white balance data can be loaded only when the SCENE WHITE DATA setting on the REFERENCE page of the FILE menu is ON 6 2 1 Saving a Scene File Proceed as follows to save a scene file in the camcorder memory or the Memory Stick To save a scene file in the Memory Stick insert the Memory Stick before starting the operation 1 In the TOP menu select the FILE menu 2 Turn the MENU knob until the SCENE FILE page appears then press the MENU knob to select the page A
157. hing the SHUTTER selector down to SELECT 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 the previous page are preselected using the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu By factory default all available shutter modes and shutter speeds are displayed in the sequence shown in the following figure You can use the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu to make a setting so that only the desired or most frequently used modes and speeds are displayed Standard mode 1 100 gt 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 SLS mode lt ECS mode 1 100 for the DVW 970 1 60 for the DVW 970P Setting the shutter speed in ECS mode Proceed as follows Set the shutter speed mode to ECS ECS 60 00Hz Example of view finder screen display for ECS setting operation 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 between 60 1 and 7000 Hz DVW 970 or between 50 2 and 9000 Hz DVW 970P When the RM B150 B750 Remote Control Unit is connected You can set the shutter speed of ECS with the rotary encoder of the RM B150 B750 Setting the shutter speed in SLS mode
158. his switch to OFF ON Displays the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen at the last accessed page When the menu is used for the first time the first page is displayed OFF Removes the menu from the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen CANCEL PRST preset ESCAPE switch To enable this switch set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF CANCEL PRST Pushing this switch up to this position displays the message to confirm whether the previous settings are cancelled or settings are reset to their initial values depending on the menu operating condition Pushing this switch up to this position again cancels the previous settings or resets the settings to their initial values ESCAPE Use this switch when the menu page which has a hierarchical structure is opened Each time the switch is pushed to this position the page returns to one stage higher in the hierarchy Menu Operating Section 2 6 Time Code System GENLOCK IN connector TC IN connector TC OUT connector Time code functions 1 GENLOCK IN connector BNC type This connector accepts a reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment Use the items GL H PHASE GL SC PHASE and GL SC 0 180 SEL on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock H phase phas
159. hooting Shooting Proceed as follows Basic procedure for shooting from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording T Push the AUTO W B BAL switch to BLK to adjust the black balance For details of black balance adjustment see 4 1 1 Adjusting the Black Balance on page 52 2 Select the CC filter and ND filter to match the lighting conditions and adjust the white balance When the white balance settings are already in memory Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B When the white balance setting is not in memory and you do not have enough time to adjust the white balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST Recording yoeghe q pue Bulpiooey Jaydeun yoeq eld pue Bulpiooey E sa deyo HAI 34 This automatically adjusts the white balance as follows depending on the setting of the FILTER knob B 3200K C 4300K D 6300K For details see 4 1 2 Adjusting the White Balance on page 53 3 Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the focus and zoom 4 f necessary set the electronic shutter for an appropriate mode and speed For details see 4 2 Setting the Electronic Shutter on page 55 S To start recording press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens If the recording start stop function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 switch this switch functions as VTR START button For details see 5 3 5 Assigning Functions to Assignab
160. hutter 55 BulpsooeyY 104 sumes pue sjuewysnipy p Jaydeup Bulps09ay 104 sum s pue sjuewjsnipy p Jeydeyo HAI 56 frames 1 2 sec for the DVW 970 2 3 sec for the DVW 970P EVS Enhanced Vertical definition System mode This mode is used to improved vertical resolution However the sensitivity and dynamic range are reduced The shutter speed is set to the same value as that currently selected in Standard or ECS mode e Whatever the operating mode of the electronic shutter the sensitivity of the CCD decreases with increasing shutter speed When the automatic iris is used the iris opens wider as the shutter speed increases thus reducing the depth of field Under artificial light particularly fluorescent or mercury lamps the light intensity may appear to be constant but the red green and blue intensities are actually changing in synchronization with the frequency of the power supply causing flicker Using an electronic shutter under such lighting could make the flicker even worse Color flicker is particularly likely to happen when the power supply frequency is 60 Hz with the DV W 970 or 50 Hz with the DVW 970P However if the power frequency is 50 Hz with the DVW 970 or 60 Hz with the DVW 970P setting the shutter speed to 1 100 or 1 60 can reduce this flicker When a bright object is shot in EVS mode or ECS mode in such a manner that it fills the screen the upper edge of the picture may have poor quality be
161. ick into the camcorder memory in a single operation After displaying the SCENE FILE page page 101 turn the MENU knob to move the mark to SCENE RECALL and press the MENU knob A SCENE RECALL page appears 2 Turn the MENU knob until the SCENE RECALL page which contains the desired scene files appears then press the MENU knob 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to SFILE LOAD MEM 1 5 and press the MENU knob The message RECALL OK YES NO appears PO1 SCENE RECALL ESC RECALL OK YES NO DISPLAY MODE ALL SCENE1 SCENE2 NO FILE SCENE4 SCENES SFILE LOAD gt MEMI 5 4 To carry out the recall move the mark to YES and press the MENU knob To cancel press the MENU knob leaving the mark pointing to NO When loading is complete the message COMPLETE appears and the ACCESS indicator goes off 5 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section e The scene files loaded from the Memory Stick overwrite data saved in the camcorder memory To load the scene file saved in the camcorder memory when the Memory Stick is inserted return to the POO SCENE RECALL page and load the desired scene file in the camcorder memory When there is no file to be loaded shown as NO FILE an existing file of the same number is unaffected In the example shown in step 3 MEM 3 is not ove
162. iece end with the red marks on the eyepiece locking ring and the viewfinder barrel Then insert the eyepiece into the viewfinder barrel Red mark on the end of the eyepiece 3 Turn the eyepiece locking ring clockwise until its LOCK arrow points at the red mark on the viewfinder barrel When the eyecup is worn out replace it with a new one service part number 3 723 079 03 7 3 Mounting the Lens To mount the lens proceed as follows For information about using the lens refer to the lens manual 1 3 Lens mount securing rubber Mounting the lens Push the lens locking lever upward 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 downward to mount the lens If the lens is not firmly locked it may come off while the camcorder is being used This could cause a serious accident Make sure the lens is firmly locked It is recommended that the lens mount securing rubber supplied be put on the lens locking lever as illustrated above 4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector Connecting a cable to the LENS connector while in powered status may cause a malfunction or damage the unit Turn off the power before you make a connection with the LENS connector 5 Secure the lens cable with the cable clamps
163. in the memory at the instant the tape stopped e Press the VIR START button or the VTR button on the lens Set the POWER switch to OFF Notes on Manual Interval Rec operation Take note of the following points which are common to Single Trigger mode and Continuous Trigger mode Differences are clearly noted if any Time code In Manual Interval Rec mode the internal time code generator runs in R RUN mode regardless of how the F RUN SET R RUN switch is set Also in Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec the actual time of the shooting is saved in the user bits Audio Audio signals are not recorded in Manual Interval Rec mode Cassette control buttons While recording in Single Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec the green TALLY indicator in the viewfinder flashes 2 flashes second you cannot use the cassette control buttons REW F FWD PLAY and STOP Note that the camcorder stops recording in the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode if you press the EJECT button While recording in Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec the TALLY indicator green flashes 4 flashes second you cannot use the cassette control buttons EJECT REW F FWD PLAY and STOP To stop recording press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens However the tape may run to record the picture data stored in the memory before stopping the manual interval recording Menu operation In Single Trigger
164. inder screen and the message AUTO INTERVAL M S indicating Auto Interval Rec mode appears along the bottom of the viewfinder M S indicates the shooting interval For example when TAKE TOTAL TIME is set to 1H and REC TIME is set to 30 SEC the message AUTO INTERVAL 00M04S appears The shooting interval is 4 seconds The display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder 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 Recording in Auto Interval Rec mode Proceed as follows 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 After performing the basic procedures for shooting and recording following the instructions in 3 2 1 Basic Procedures page 33 secure the camcorder so that it will not move 2 Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens The camcorder starts recording in Auto Interval Rec mode When you use the PRE LIGHTING function recording starts after the light is switched on The actual recording to disc begins when the camcorder has saved about
165. ing To continue from the end of recording already on the tape press the STOP button immediately after the end of the previous recording within 0 5 seconds 3 Press the RET button The tape will rewind and will be positioned at the desired point to continue recording 4 Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens to start recording 3 2 3 Recording Essence Marks Various essence marks such as shot marks can be recorded on tape Recording essence marks for scenes containing important images and sounds enables quick access to the marked points This increases editing efficiency There are essence marks that are automatically recorded by starting recording or firing the flash and those you can manually record when necessary For good shot marks shot mark and shot mark 2 and recording start mark among available essence marks you can select recording in the LTC UBIT area and or recording in the system area as required to maintain compatibility with conventional systems Settings for recording essence marks to the system area Settings on the ESSENCE MARK and ESSENCE MARK2 pages of the MAINTENANCE menu determine which essence marks are to be recorded on the system area of tape Follow the procedures below MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob The TOP menu appears lt TOP MENU gt USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZ
166. ing 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 Proceed as follows 1 Holding down the MENU knob move the MENU ON OFF switch from OFF to ON The TOP menu appears Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to OPERATION and press the MENU knob If this is the first time the OPERATION menu has been displayed the CONTENTS page appears If the menu has been used before the last accessed page appears If the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move the mark to OFFSET WHITE and press the MENU knob to display the OFFSET WHT page If a different page is displayed turn the MENU knob until the OFFSET WHT page appears and press the MENU knob to select the page The current settings of each item appears on the right of the item OFFSET WHT page 1G6OOFFSET WHT OFFSET WHITE lt A gt OFF WARM COOL lt A gt 3200 COLOR FINE lt A gt 0 OFFSET WHITE lt B gt OFF WARM COOL lt B gt 3200 COLOR FINE lt B gt 0 Item Description OFFSET Turns the setting of the offset for WHITE lt A gt channel A ON or OFF ON Adds the offset adjusted on this page to the white balance WARM COOL _ When OFFSET WHITE lt A gt is ON lt A gt sets the offset for the white balance of channel A using the color temperature Adjust the value while looking at the real image b
167. ing of each item appears on the right of the item GAIN SW page UOSOGAIN SW GAIN LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN TURBO TURBO SW IND Item Description 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 Item TURBO SW IND Description OFF When you operate the GAIN selector after pressing the TURBO GAIN button once the video gain is changed according to the GAIN selector operation ON When the video gain is boosted to the video gain to the value preset by pressing the TURBO GAIN button once the video gain is not changed even if you operate the GAIN selector until you press the TURBO GAIN button once more 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and press MENU knob The mark on the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 4 Turn the MENU knob to change the setting and press the MENU knob The mark on the left of the selected item returns to a gt mark and the mark on the left of the setting returns to a mark Any of 3 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 36 42 or 48 dB can be set for ea
168. is 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 switch push button you can use the switch as the REC START button VTR SAVE STBY standby switch This switch controls the VTR power mode during pauses in recording SAVE Power saving mode When you press the VTR START button there is a short delay before recording starts but power consumption in this mode is less than in standby mode so that battery life is extended When the switch is set to SAVE the SAVE indicator in the viewfinder lights STBY Standby mode Recording starts as soon as you press the REC START button e Avoid allowing the camcorder to remain in STBY standby mode for a long time e Even if the switch is set to the STBY position the camcorder can automatically turn to power saving mode if the tape does not run for a certain period In such a case the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder lights This function is effective when a setting other than OFF is selected for the STBY OFF TIMER item on the VTR Shooting and Recording Playback Functions MODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu The STBY OFF TIMER item also allows you to select the length of time until the camcorder turns to power saving mode For detailed information see 3 5 Setting the Stand by off Timer During Rec Pause on page 51 EJECT button Pres
169. justment by indicating areas of the picture where the video level is approximately 70 and 100 and above For information about how to change the zebra pattern setting in the setup menu see 5 2 5 Setting the Viewfinder on page 78 TALLY switch This switch controls the TALLY indicator setting its brightness HIGH or LOW or turning it off HIGH The TALLY indicator brightness is high OFF The TALLY indicator is disabled LOW The TALLY indicator brightness is low Viewfinder The viewfinder lets you view the image in black and white while shooting recording or playing back It also displays various warnings and messages related to the settings or operating conditions of the camcorder a zebra pattern safety zone marker D and center marker 7 1 The safety zone marker is a rectangle indicating the effective picture area 2 The center marker indicates the center of the picture with a crosshair For details see 5 2 4 Setting the Marker Display on page 78 Diopter adjustment ring Use this ring to adjust the viewfinder image for your vision Viewfinder front rear positioning lever To adjust the viewfinder position in the front rear direction loosen this lever and the LOCK knob After adjustment retighten this lever and the LOCK knob Viewfinder left right positioning ring Loosen this ring to move the viewfinder sideways Camera operator tally indicator This indicator lights while the camco
170. l and is particularly effective in the following cases Shooting people in the shade on a sunny day Shooting a subject indoors against a background through a window Any high contrast scene BARS DCC OFF A color bar signal is output and the DCC circuit does not operate For example use the setting for the following purposes e Adjusting the video monitor e Recording the color bar signal CAM DCC OFF The video signal from the camera is output and the DCC circuit does not operate ANdtno CAM DCC ON The video signal from the camera is output and the DCC circuit operates OUTPUT DCC selector WHITE BAL white balance memory switch This switch controls the white balance setting PRST preset Adjusts the color temperature corresponding to the position of the FILTER selector Use the PRST setting when you have no time to adjust the white balance A or B When the AUTO W B BAL switch is pushed to WHT the white balance is automatically adjusted according to the current position of the FILTER selector and the adjusted value is stored in either memory A or memory B There are two memories for each filter allowing a total of eight adjustments to be stored When this switch is set to A or B the camcorder automatically adjusts itself to the stored value corresponding to the current settings of this switch and the FILTER selector You can use the AUTO W B BAL switch even when ATW is in use 1 ATW
171. lance adjustment ends in about one second with the message shown in the following Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance If the camera has a zoom lens with an automatic iris the iris may hunt during the adjustment To prevent this adjust the iris gain knob indicated as IG IS or S on the lens 1 Hunting Repeated brightening and darkening of the image resulting from repeated response to automatic iris control For details 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 Error message Meaning AWB NG The white video level is too low LOW LEVEL Either open the lens iris or increase the gain AWB NG The color temperature is too high COLOR TEMP HIGH Select a suitable filter setting AWB NG The color temperature is too low COLOR TEMP LOW Select a suitable filter setting AWB NG Adjustment could not be completed TIME LIMIT within the standard number of attempts AWB NG The white area could not be POOR WHITE AREA _ checked AWB NG The white video level is too high OVER LEVEL Either stop down the lens iris or change the ND filter If any of the above error messages is displaye
172. lash is exposed or the unit is moved indoors from outdoors FILTER CHG To be recorded when the filter is MARK changed SHUTTER CHG To be recorded when the shutter MARK speed changes WHITE CHG To be recorded when the white MARK balance changes FLASH MARK To be recorded when the You can check whether any of the essence marks that are automatically recorded OVER AUDIO LIMIT GAIN CHG MARK FILTER CHG MARK SHUTTER CHG MARK WHITE CHG MARK FLASH MARK has been recorded by setting the display for recorded essence marks ON Recording For details on the display setting see 5 2 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen page 74 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item to be set MI1OOESSENCE MARK LTC UB MARKER 3 SET REC_START MARK OFF gt SHOTMARK 1 OFF SHOTMARK 2 OFF SHOT TIME DISP MD HM 6 Push the MENU knob The mark to the left of the item changes to the mark and the mark to the left of the setting changes to the mark 7 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counter clockwise until the desired setting appears To record the mark on tape select ON To not record the mark select OFF Whether or not to record good shot marks shot mark 1 and shot mark 2 and recording start mark in the system area is determined by the ON OFF settings of the corresponding items regardless of the LTC UB MARKER setting on the ESSENCE MARK page 8 Push the MENU knob 9 Perform s
173. le The white balance setting data selected when you save the scene file is saved For example when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A the adjusted values in memory A are saved in the scene file and when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST the preset value is saved Saving scene files from the camcorder memory to the Memory Stick You can save five scene files from the camcorder to the Memory Stick in a single operation Proceed as follows After displaying the SCENE FILE page page 101 turn the MENU knob to move the mark to SCENE STORE then press the MENU knob One of the SCENE STORE pages appears 2 Turn the MENU knob until the desired SCENE STORE page appears then press the MENU knob P01 SCENE STORE ESC DISPLAY MODE 0 ALL SCENE 1 SCENE2 FEB 05 02 FEB 06 02 NO FILE SCENE4 FEB 08 02 SCENES FEB 08 02 SFILE SAVE MEMI S 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to SFILE SAVE MEM 1 5 and press the MENU knob The message SAVE OK YES NO appears P01 SCENE STORE ESC SAVE OK YES NO DISPLAY MODE j ALL SCENE 1 SCENE2 NO FILE SCENE4 SCENES SFILE SAVE e MEMI 5 4 To carry out the save move the mark to YES and press the MENU knob To cancel press the MENU knob leaving the mark pointing to NO When the save is completed the message COMPLETE appears 5 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF s
174. le Switches on page 87 During recording the REC indicator lights in the viewfinder Perform zooming and focus control if necessary 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 When crash recording without doing continuous recording on a recorded tape or when recording with the RE TAKE function the timecode recorded previously may be displayed for a few seconds when playing back the first part of the cut Recording 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 exactly from the next frame In other cases you first need to position the tape at an appropriate point When the camcorder is in Recording Pause mode Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens continues recording at exactly the next frame However the time taken before recording starts depends on the setting of the VTR SAVE STBY switch Ifthe VTR SAVE STBY switch is in the SAVE position it takes about 4 seconds before recording starts Ifthe VTR SAVE STBY switch is in the STBY position recording starts immediately However just after the switch position is changed from SAV
175. lects whether or not the FUNCTION FUNCTION _ window is displayed ON or OFF STATUS Selects whether or not the STATUS AUDIO AUDIO window is displayed ON or OFF 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and press MENU knob The mark on the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 4 Turn the MENU knob to select whether or not to display the selected window then press the MENU knob The mark returns to a mark and the mark returns to a mark 5 To continue setting other windows repeat steps 3 and 4 6 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section 5 2 9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal in the Viewfinder You can set whether or not to see the image of the return video signal in the viewfinder using the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu Proceed as follows T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON while holding down the MENU knob The TOP menu appears 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to MAINTENANCE then press the MENU knob If this is the first time the MAINTENANCE menu has been displayed the CONTENTS page of the MAINTENANCE menu appears If the menu has been used before the last accessed page appears 3 If the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move the mark to GENLOCK
176. lternatively select SCENE FILE on the CONTENTS page to display the SCENE FILE page SCENE FILE page FO4OSCENE FILE STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD O5 OSTANDARD SCENE RECALL SCENE STORE F ID If you want to set a file ID for the data to be saved Set the file ID before going to step 3 For details on setting the file ID see Setting the file ID on page 103 Saving and Loading Scene Files geq Bunjes 1 sn Bulpeo7 pue Bunes g sajdeyo 101 eyeq Humes 1 sn Buipeo7 pue Humes g Jajdeyo HAI 102 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to SCENE STORE and press the MENU knob FO4OSCENE FILE STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD oS STANDARD OSTANDARD SCENE RECALL SCENE STORE F 1D The SCENE STORE page appears P00 SCENE STORE DISPLAY MODE STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD 4 Select the desired file number When no Memory Stick has been inserted Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired file number and press the MENU knob When the save is completed the SCENE FILE page appears again When you select a file number where data has already been saved The message OVERWRITE OK YES NO appears In this case the mark is placed on the left of NO e To stop overwriting press the MENU knob e To overwrite move the mark to YES and press the MENU knob When a
177. ly 85 5 3 4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance SEINE e ea iea a ai E 86 5 3 5 Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches 87 5 3 6 Setting the Date Time of the Internal Clock 89 5 3 7 Selecting the Lens File si siccciscc cstssscssacteasscaasssreoalinanseaaes 90 5 3 8 Selecting the Aspect Ratio cee eeeseessceesteceesteeeeeeees 90 5 3 9 Setting the CCD Scan Mode cece eeeeeceesneceesteeeeeeees 91 5 3 10 Using UMID Data siciscccssicdessadaascahedantivstsacieusiebaantvsoeades 93 5 4 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Set COINS asec E A A E TS 96 Chapter 6 Saving and Loading User Setting Data 6 1 Saving and Loading User Files s eecceeesseeeeeees 97 6 1 1 Handling the Memory Stick 0 0 eeeceeeseeesteeeeteees 97 6 1 2 Saving USER Menu Data User File to the Memory SUCK 25 icc5ste favs nepuaneteds ton n a n a eins 98 6 1 3 Loading Saved Data from a Memory Stick 0 0 100 6 2 Saving and Loading Scene Files csssseeseeees 101 6 2 1 Saving a Scene File ses sicicsisiccssvaicsaneasasaciede ccdavasevenareaadoens 101 0 272 Loading a Scene File san sdecsdedadecneacecerceaes n e 103 6 2 3 Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings Saved in the Reference File 0 0 0 eeeeeeeee 105 6 3 Jumping to a File Related Menu Page When Inserting a Memory Stick wvcsisiicsseicisssssccsuaisinvecsdteceisseasse
178. m that no cables are connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connectors Alternatively set the REAR XLR AUTO item to OFF on the AUDIO 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu To adjust the audio level of the front microphone proceed as follows Adjusting the Audio Level Manual adjustment of the audio levels of the front microphone 1 Set either or both of the AUDIO IN switch es to FRONT as follows When using the front microphone input for both channels 1 and 2 Set both AUDIO IN switches to FRONT When using the front microphone input for either channel 1 or 2 Set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired channel to FRONT 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch es for the desired channel s selected in step 1 to MANUAL 3 Turm the MIC LEVEL control and adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to 20 dB for a normal input volume The 9 bars from the bottom among 17 bars go on with the normal input volume e The second top bar may turn on occasionally but do not allow the top bar to go on If it goes on the audio level is too high Using the LEVEL controls You can select the audio level controls to be used to adjust the level of the front microphone on the AUDIO 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu At the factory Example 1 Example 2 setting Audio MIC LEVEL LEVEL CH 1 The MIC LEVEL level to control control control is linked CH 1 with LEVEL CH 1 control Audio MIC LEVEL LEVEL CH 2 The MIC LEVEL level to cont
179. m the eyecup holder 3 Remove the protecting filter together with the packing ring from inside the eyecup holder 4 Detach the protecting filter from the packing ring 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 When cleaning the fog proof filter wipe it very gently with a soft cloth to avoid damaging the anti fogging coating Maintenance eoueueluley g seideyo 125 eoueuslule g Jedeuo 126 8 3 Operation Warnings When a problem occurs at power on or during operation a warning is given by the relevant indicators in the display Operation warnings panel in the viewfinder and on the camcorder body The speaker and earphone also give audible warnings Display panel Indicators in viewfinder Warning Problem VTR operation Action to take sounds Warning Status xe Lit o Battery Flashing 4 flash s 4 beeps s status Lit A 4 flashes A ae indication gt O E 1 b
180. mode of Manual Interval Rec you cannot change the settings of CACHE INTVAL REC and NUMBER OF FRAME on the FUNCTION 1 page after the camcorder starts recording To change the settings stop recording by pressing the EJECT button or setting the POWER switch to OFF While recording in Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec you cannot change the settings of CACHE INTVAL REC NUMBER OF FRAME and TRIGGER INTERVAL on the FUNCTION 1 page To change these settings stop recording by pressing the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens or by setting the POWER switch to OFF When the camcorder power is switched off during recording in Manual Interval Rec mode e When you set the POWER switch to OFF the camcorder will switch off by itself after disc access has continued for a few seconds to record the picture data stored in memory If you remove the battery unplug the DC cable or cut the power to the AC adaptor during manual interval recording picture data stored before recording stops a maximum of 10 seconds may be lost Take care when changing the battery When tape runs out during recording in Manual Interval Rec mode Note that picture data a maximum of 5 seconds at the instant the tape stopped is not recorded if the tape runs out and the camcorder stops 3 2 6 Continuous Recording on Previous Cut By assigning the RE TAKE function to the ASSIGN 1 switch you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch to position th
181. modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For the customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium lon batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries 2 For the State of California USA only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Perchlorate Material Lithium battery contains perchlorate For the customers in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards e EN55103 1 Electromagnetic Interference Emission e EN55103 2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility Immunity This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment s E1 residential E2 commercial and light industrial E3 urban outdoors and E4 cont
182. n You can then change the setting by pressing and turning the MENU knob The viewfinder screen display disappears approximately 3 seconds after the last operation 5 3 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 reflected in the time code Proceed as follows 1 Holding down the MENU knob move the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The TOP menu appears 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to DIAGNOSIS and press the MENU knob If this is the first time the DIAGNOSIS menu has been displayed the CONTENTS page appears If the menu has been used before the last accessed page appears 3 If the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move the mark to TIME DATE and press the MENU knob to display the TIME DATE page If a different page is displayed turn the MENU knob until the TIME DATE page appears then press the MENU knob to select the page The mark is displayed at ADJUST TIME DATE page DO2OT IME DATE ADJUST HOUR MIN SEC YEAR MONTH DAY 4 Press the MENU knob The TIME ADJUST setting window appears TIME ADJUST ESC HOUR MIN SEC Item Description 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 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to th
183. n when the viewfinder DISPLAY switch is set to ON or the VF DISP item on the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu is set to ON For details of the viewfinder display see 5 2 2 Selecting the Display Items on page 76 5 1 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 Adding a new page The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to add a new page to the USER menu While the EDIT page contains factory preset items the USER 1 EDIT to USER 19 EDIT pages and the ASSIGN SEL EDIT page are all blank in their initial state You can register up to 10 items including blank lines on each of these pages To add a new page proceed as follows T while holding down the MENU knob move 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 mark to USER MENU CUSTOMIZE then press the MENU knob If this is the first time the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu has been displayed the CONTENTS page of the menu appears Menu Organization and Operation EOOOCONTENTS 01 PAGE 02 US 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 US 10 WOONOUAWN mommmmmmm o0o0000000 SARRAR m If the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu has been used before the last accessed page appears 3 Ifthe CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to mo
184. n the RM REC START item on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to RM For details of the function of the VTR START button see the item Function of the VTR START button when the remote control unit is connected on this page Paint adjustment when the remote control unit is connected If RM COMMON MEMORY is set to OFF on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu The settings of the paint adjustment that were in effect the last time the remote control unit was used are recalled Function of the VTR START button when the remote control unit is connected You can select the function of the VTR START button on the camcorder when the remote control unit is connected using the RM REC START item on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu To disable the camcorder VTR START button and the lens VTR button On the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu set RM REC START to RM If the same function as that of the VTR START button is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 switch or the TURBO GAIN button this setting also disables these controls To enable the camcorder VTR START button and the lens VTR button On the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu set RM REC START to CAM or PARA If the same function as that of the VTR START button is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 switch or the TURBO GAIN button this setting also enables these controls When the monitor is connected to the remote control unit Th
185. nd playback sound during playback Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built in speaker When an alarm is indicated you can hear the alarm sound through the earphone 1 E E Abbreviation of Electric to Electric In E E mode video and audio signals input to the camcorder are output after passing through internal electric circuits only This can be used to check input signals MONITOR switch and CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch These switches together determine the channel selection for audio monitor output EARPHONE jack front Built in speaker EARPHONE jack rear ALARM volume control MONITOR switch and CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch MONITOR CH 1 S CH 3 f MIX kmx MONITOR switch CH 2 LJ CH 4 CH 1 2 CH 3 4 CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch MONITOR switch and CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch This determines the pair of audio channels selected with the MONITOR switch CH 1 2 position channels 1 and 2 CH 3 4 position channels 3 and 4 The signals output from the AUDIO OUT connector and EARPHONE jacks and the audio level meter in the display window also depend on the setting of this switch MONITOR switch This selects the audio monitor channels output to the earphone or speaker depending on the setting of the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch Audio Functions 15 S 01 U09 pUe seg JO SuooUN4 pue suoneooq Zz Jaldeyp S 01 U09 pUe SEd Jo SuoOUNY pue suo e907 Z
186. nd the mark on 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 color bars and press the MENU knob The mark on returns to a mark and the mark returns to a mark 5 To continue setting other items repeat steps 3 and 4 6 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section Carrying out superimposed recording To actually record the items selected for superimposed recording on the SHOT DISP page set the OUTPUT DCC switch to BARS DCC OFF The items selected for superimposed recording appear on the screen and are recorded superimposed on the color bars Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen 5 2 7 Setting the Shot ID On 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 You can select the SHOT ID to be recorded superimposed on the color bars on the SHOT DISP page When the menu is displayed the shot ID is not displayed even if the color bar signal is output To set the shot ID proceed as follows CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch 1 Set the MENU ON OF
187. ng by pressing the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens 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 memory If you remove the battery unplug the DC cable or cut power to the AC adaptor during auto interval recording picture data stored before recording stops a maximum of 5 seconds may be lost Take care when changing the battery When tape runs out during auto interval recording Note that picture data a maximum of 5 seconds shot and stored before the tape stops is not recorded if the tape runs out and the camcorder stops Manual Interval Rec mode Manual Interval Rec has the following two modes Single Trigger mode Each time the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens is pressed the camcorder captures to memory a single shot consisting of the specified number of video frames Continuous Trigger mode Once the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens is pressed the camcorder captures consecutive shots to memory at the specified interval with each shot consisting of the specified number of video frames Setting Single Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec Proceed as follows 1 Carry out steps 1 to 5 of the procedure To make settings before shooting page 41 to select CACHE INTVAL REC on the FUNCTION 1 pa
188. ng items related to audio e DF NDF setting only for the DVW 970 e Type of input signal to audio channels 1 to 4 e Input level of audio channels 1 to 4 You can use the SET STATUS page of the USER menu to set whether or not the status confirmation windows are displayed Displaying 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 of the menu operating section is closed OFF is automatically selected Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen By pushing the STATUS ON SEL OFF switch up to ON SEL the confirmation window appears Each time you push this switch up to ON SEL the window switches After 10 seconds the window disappears automatically To make the window disappear promptly after displaying the window push this switch down to OFF Disabling display of the status confirmation windows Proceed as follows T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the SET STATUS page appears and press the MENU knob to select the page The current setting of each item appears on the right of the item SET STATUS page U130SET STATUS STATUS ABNORMAL STATUS FUNCTION STATUS AUDIO Item Description STATUS Selects whether or not the ABNORMAL ABNORMAL window is displayed ON or OFF STATUS Se
189. nge the cassette E tape BATT Flashing w w wx omm 4 Battery Operation Change the battery almost continues exhausted BATT and Flashing 3 set x AOD Battery Operation stops Change the battery E exhausted 1 During recording 2 During playback fast forward or stop 3 Additionally 5 0 appears for the tape remaining indication 4 During recording or in stop mode Operation Warnings 5 The VTR once stops recording in auto interval recording mode Operation error messages An operation or error message is displayed in the operation error message display area see page 74 in the viewfinder Operation error message AUTO INTERVAL M S Meaning 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 shot mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode FRAME indicates the number of frames INTERVAL S M H FRAME LOW LIGHT Indicates the camera is in the consecutive mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode S M H indicates the trigger interval and FRAME indicates the number of frames Appears if set to ON on the menu to indicate the subject illumination is inadequate TAPE REC INH Retake Search Failed Appears when recording on a write protected cassette Appears when the camcorder fails to position the tape at recording starting point when recording using the RE T
190. nnected to the LIGHT connector is turned on and off AUTO When the switch on the video light is in the on position putting the camcorder in recording mode turns the video light on automatically When using the auto interval recording mode the video light is automatically turned on immediately before recording starts MANUAL You can turn the video light on or off manually using its own switch Power Supply 13 S 01 U09 pUe Sed JO suoloUN4 pue suoneoogq Zz Jaldeyp 0UOD pUe SEd JO SuOHOUNY pue suoneooq Zz Jeldeu9 WN 14 2 2 Accessory Attachments Shoulder pad Shoulder strap posts Attach the supplied shoulder strap to these posts For details see 7 7 Attaching Detaching the Shoulder Strap on page 117 Light shoe Attach an optional accessory such as a video light to this shoe LIGHT connector 2 pin female Connect the cable of an 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 Lens mount special bayonet mount Use this for mounting the lens 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 Lens mount cap Remove this cap by pushing up the lens locking lever When no lens is mounted keep this cap fitted for protection from dust LENS connector 12 pin Fit the lens cable to thi
191. nt microphone connected to the MIC IN connector if it is connected 1 2 Perform the operations of steps 1 and 2 explained in 5 Testing external microphones Set the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches to FRONT Perform the operations of steps 4 and 5 explained in 5 Testing external microphones When performing the operation of step 5 in 5 Testing external microphones if the audio level meters in the display panel and audio level indicators in the viewfinder reflect the changing sound level the function of the XLR connection automatic detection works correctly If it does not reflect the changing sound level the function of the XLR connection automatic detection function is off Set REAR XLR AUTO to ON on the AUDIO 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu If it does not reflect even after making this setting the XLR connection automatic detection function does not work correctly 7 Checking the user bit and time code functions Set the user bits as required For the operation see 4 5 3 Setting the User Bits on page 64 Set the time code For the operation see 4 5 1 Setting the Time Code on page 63 3 Set the FRUN SET R RUN switch to R RUN Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting Press the VTR START button and check that recording starts and that the counter indication changes Press the VTR START button again and check that the tape stops and that the counter indication also stops
192. o O The camcorder returns to the settings before selecting this scene file To load a scene file saved in the Memory Stick Proceed as follows Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to SCENE RECALL and press the MENU knob The POO SCENE RECALL page appears P00 SCENE RECALL DISPLAY MODE MEM lt 1 gt STANDARD MEM lt 2 gt STANDARD MEM lt 3 gt STANDARD MEM lt 4 gt STANDARD MEM lt 5 gt NO FILE Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file number appears then press the MENU knob Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired file number and press the MENU knob The message RECALL OK YES NO appears P01 SCENE RECALL ESC RECALL OK YES NO DISPLAY MODE 0 ALL SCENE 1 SCENE2 NO_FILE SCENE 4 SCENES SFILE LOAD gt MEMI 5 4 To carry out the recall move the mark to YES and press the MENU knob Saving and Loading Scene Files To cancel press the MENU knob leaving the mark pointing to NO When the loading is completed the message COMPLETE appears The camcorder is set up according to the loaded scene file If no file is present with a particular file number this is shown as NO FILE 5 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Loading scene files from a Memory Stick into the camcorder memory You can load up to five scene files stored in the Memory St
193. off Repeat the checks of steps 5 and 6 this time using the VTR button on the lens Press the RESET button and check that the indication in the counter display is 00 00 00 00 Turn on the LIGHT switch and check that the display panel is illuminated 10 Hold down the REW button to rewind the tape for a while then press the PLAY button Check that the rewind and playback functions operate normally 11 Press the STOP button and press the F FWD button Check that the fast forward function operates normally 2 Testing the automatic audio level adjusting functions Set the AUDIO IN CH 1 and CH 2 switches to FRONT Set the AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 switches to AUTO Set the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch to CH 1 2 Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector at a suitable sound source Check that the level indications for channels 1 and 2 correspond to the sound level respectively Set the AUDIO IN CH 3 and CH 4 switches to F Set the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch to CH 3 4 Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector at a suitable sound source Check that the level indications for both channels 3 and 4 correspond to the sound level Be sure to reset the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch to CH 1 2 after checking the channels 3 and 4 3 Testing the manual audio level adjusting functions Set the AUDIO IN CH 1 and CH 2 switches to FRONT Set the AUDIO SELECT CH 1 and CH 2 switches to MANUAL Turn the MIC L
194. on 1 CD ROM manual 1 Specifications Video Camera Section General Imager 5 inch type CCD with 1 000 000 pixels Effective picture elements 980 H x 988 V with DVW 970 980 H x 1164 V with DVW 970P Imager Configuration RGB 3 CCDs Spectral system 1 4 prism system with quartz filter Built in filters CC filter A Cross filter B 3200K C 4300K D 6300K ND filter 1 Clear 2 1 4 ND 3 1 16 ND 4 1 4 ND Special bayonet mount F11 standard 89 9 reflection chart 2000 1x Minimum illumination 0 008 1x at F1 4 48 dB gain 16 frame slow shutter Video S N ratio 65 dB Y typical for the DVW 970 63 dB Y typical for the DVW 970P Modulation at screen center 4 3 mode 55 16 9 mode 70 0 05 or less for entire screen area excluding distortion due to lens Geometric distortion None identified excluding distortion due to lens 145 dB Y typical Lens mount Sensitivity Registration Smear Viewfinder CRT 2 inch monochrome quick start type Horizontal resolution 4 3 mode 600 TV lines at screen center 16 9 mode 450 TV lines at screen center VTR Section General Usable cassette tapes BCT D6 D12 D22 D32 D40 1 2 inch Digital BETACAM cassette tapes Tape speed Approx 96 7 mm s at 30 frames for the DVW 970 Approx 80 6 mm s at 25 frames for the DVW 970P Record playback time 40 minutes using BCT D40 video cassette DV W 970 48 minutes using BCT D40 video ca
195. or XLR 5 pin allows the camcorder to output signals as stereo audio Other VTR functions Recording continuity from the very next frame is ensured 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 A 4 times normal speed search function provides quick positioning of the tape The camcorder searches for the most recently recorded cut and records the new cut over it This function is called the RE TAKE function The camcorder searches for the point most recently recorded on the tape and automatically switches to paused recording mode REC pause This function is called the End Search function 1 1 3 Other Features Proper balancing design A new shoulder pad system that enables position adjustment in the front to rear direction with no need to use a tool ensures proper balance when using the unit Instant operation assignable switches Function assignable switches are provided on the side panel Assigning the functions most useful to you by selecting them on the menu pages will create a smooth shooting environment Function extension interface and optional boards e An extension connector can be attached to the battery attachment on the rear panel to allow various camera adapters to be fitted e Use of the following optional boards permits you to expand the functions Features 9 M IM AQ 19 dey9 M M AO J
196. ot with a Few Seconds of Pre Stored Picture Data Picture Cache Function with CBK MB01 By installing the optional CBK MBO1 extension board in the camcorder the camcorder is able to constantly store a few seconds up to 8 seconds worth of the most current picture and sound data in the boards memory Thus when you press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens the recording starts with the data stored a few seconds before Recording After selecting the Picture Cache mode immediately changing the Picture Cache time or performing playback or recording review the picture data stored in memory before this operation are made to be unrecordable This means that when you press the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens the previously stored picture data will not be recorded During playback or recording review the picture data is not stored in the MSDW 903s memory Picture data corresponding to the duration of playback or recording review will not be in memory and will not be recorded to tape Setting procedure To turn Picture Cache mode on proceed as follows MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the viewfinder screen Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears When the question mark EK UOSOFUNCTION1 appears at the left corner of A ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt gt ATW the title page you can ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt _ OFF
197. other than the supplied label to the Memory Stick labeling position 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 Do not use or store the Memory Stick in a location that is Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun Under direct sunlight Very humid or subject to corrosive substances ACCESS Indicator If the access indicator is turned on or is flashing data is being read from or written to the Memory Stick At this time do not shake the computer or product or subject them to shock Do not turn off the power of the computer and product or remove the Memory Stick This may damage the data Precautions To prevent data loss make backups of data frequently In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law When you use a Memory Stick that has been pre recorded be sure that the material has been recorded in accordance with copyright and other applicable laws The Memory Stick application software may be modified or changed by Sony without prior notice
198. override This indicates the f stop iris setting of the lens Also the auto iris override is displayed using bars which appear in the upper and lower parts to the left of the F number respectively For details see Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment on page 59 Remaining tape This indicator indicates the remaining tape recording time in minutes of the VTR Examples of remaining disc recording time indication Indication Remaining disc recording time 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 2 to 0 minute Audio level These indicate the level of audio channel and channel 2 The peak indication of the VTR level meter is related as follows to the audio level when an 1 kHz sine wave is input Audio channel 1 level indicator __ 1 o a C E E E C Audio channel 2 level indicator 2 7 m m E A 30 VTR level meter e indicator 40 20 17 14 dB Shutter speed This indicates the shutter speed or the shutter mode However if the SHUTTER selector is set to OFF nothing is displayed 1 100 DV W 970 or 1 60 DVW 970P 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 Shutter speed in seconds in standard mode ECS ECS mode EVS EVS mode 1F to 8F 16F Number of frames in SL
199. own longer at most 10 seconds of the tape is rewound and played back After playback the camcorder is ready to start recording again By assigning the LENS RET function to the ASSIGN 1 switch you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch in the same way as the RET button on the lens For details see 5 3 5 Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches on page 87 The recording review functions only works if the recording you have made is at least 3 seconds long 3 3 2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor Playback in Color Connect a color video monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector of the camcorder By pressing the PLAY button you can view the recorded picture When the optional CBK SDO1 SDI Output Board is installed you can connect a color video monitor provided with an SDI IN connector Color Video monitor DVW 970 970P VIDEO IN connector 1 a Lz a VIDEO OUT connector SDI IN connector 2 1 When VBS is selected as the output signal of the VIDEO OUT connector 2 When SDI is selected as the output signal of the VIDEO OUT connector only when the CBK SD01 is installed Color playback Notes You can select either VBS or SDI as the output signal of the VIDEO OUT connector when the CBK SDO1 is installed When the CBK SD01 is not installed the OUTPUT page is not displayed The output is fixed to VBS For details see 5 3 2 Selecting the O
200. position to the left or right Proceed as follows Adjusting the position to the left or right 1 Loosen the viewfinder left right positioning ring 2 Slide the viewfinder to the s convenient position 3 Tighten the viewfinder left right positioning ring To store the camcorder in the carrying case Always store the camcorder with the viewfinder moved fully in the direction opposite to the barrel and the viewfinder left right positioning ring tightened Adjusting the position backward or forward Proceed as follows 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 7 2 2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen Adjusting the viewfinder focus Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest Diopter adjustment ring Adjusting the viewfinder focus Adjusting the viewfinder screen Adjust the brightness contrast and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the controls shown below Adjusting the viewfinder screen Adjusting the Viewfinder Japioowey y dN Bumes Zz sajdeyo 109 Jepiooweg e
201. positioning function for continuous recording push the STOP button first and then push the RET button When remotely controlling the camcorder from an RM B150 B750 remote control unit not supplied You can perform the same operation from an RM B150 B750 3 5 Setting the Stand by off Timer During Rec Pause 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 page of the MAINTENANCE menu 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in Settings for recording essence marks to the system area page 35 to display the VTR MODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to STBY OFF TIMER then push the MENU knob MO8OVTR MODE TALLY BLINK ON START BEEP OFF DISPLAY HOLD TIMER HOLD TIMER H 1 VIDEO RATE SOM STBY OFF TIMER 60MIN STOP KEY FREEZE OFF The mark on the left of STBY OFF TIMER changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 3 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired STBY OFF TIMER appears If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise STB Y OFF TIMER changes in the following se
202. press this knob when the arrow is placed at the page title on the menu the arrow changes to a question mark and you can change the page by turning this knob When the arrow mark is placed at a position other than the page title you can change the setting of the current item by pressing and turning this knob Turn Turn this knob to change the page or change item settings STATUS ON SEL OFF menu display on page selection display off switch To enable this switch set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF ON SEL Each time this switch is pushed upward a window to confirm the menu settings and status of the camcorder appears on the viewfinder screen The window consists of three pages which are switched each time the switch is pushed upward Each page is displayed for about 10 seconds OFF To clear the page immediately after display push this switch down to the OFF position You can select the pages to be displayed on the menu For details see 5 2 8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows on page 81 MENU ON OFF switch To use this switch open the cover Menu Operating Section 23 S 0 U09 pUe seg Jo suonouny pue suoneoogq Zz Jaldeyp 0UOD pUe Sed JO SuOHOUNY pue suoneooq z Jeldeu9 WN 24 This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen Closing the cover automatically sets t
203. quence 60MIN gt 30MIN gt 10MIN gt 5MIN lt gt 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 mark on the left of STB Y OFF TIMER returns to an mark and the mark to the left of the setting returns to the mark 5 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Setting the Stand by off Timer During Rec Pause 51 yoeghe q pue Bulpiooey g Ja deun Bulpso9ay 104 sbumjes pue sjuewysnipy p Joydeyo HAI 52 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance To ensure excellent image quality when using this camcorder conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance be adjusted Black balance adjustment The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases e When the camcorder is used for the first time e When the camcorder has not been used for a long time e When the camcorder is used under conditions in which the surrounding temperature has changed greatly e When the GAIN selector L M H values have been changed by using the USER menu It is not usually necessary to adjust the black balance when using the camcorder after it has been off White balance adjustment Always readjust the white balance when the lighting conditions change Viewfinder screen displays If the black balance or white b
204. r Set the inner FILTER ND filter selector to anything but 1 Set the outer FILTER CC filter selector to anything but B Set the iris override to a value other than 0 fey Move the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL repeatedly and check that the shutter setting changes on the viewfinder screen 7 Pointing the camera at a suitable subject focus the camera and check the picture on the viewfinder screen 8 Set both of the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT and check that when sound is input to a microphone connected to the MIC IN connector on the front of the camcorder the audio level indicators appear on the viewfinder screen Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting 9 Check that setting the ZEBRA switch to ON and OFF makes the zebra pattern appear and disappear on the viewfinder screen The results of checking in steps 3 to 9 may not be as expected depending on the settings relating to the viewfinder display function In this case set the desired items on the VF DISP 1 and VF DISP 2 pages of the USER menu For details see 5 2 2 Selecting the Display Items on page 76 Testing the iris and zoom functions 1 Set the zoom to automatic zoom mode and check that the power zoom operates correctly 2 Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the zoom functions manually 3 Set the iris switch on the lens to AUTO and point the camera at objects of different brightness Check that the automatic iris adjustment operates co
205. r not a time code signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector TEST OUT SELECT ENC R G B ENC Selects the output signal of TEST OUT Specifications s X pu ddy 131 USER No Page Item Settings Default Description menu O 03 FUNCTION 1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt OFF CACHE ATW See 5 3 5 Assigning CHARA MARKR Functions to Assignable RTAKE ATW RET V Switches on page 87 RET REC TURBO D5600 ZEBRA etc ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt OFF CACHE OFF CHARA MARKR EXT V ZEBRA 5600 etc TURBO SW OFF CACHE TURBO CHARA MARKR RTAKE ATW RET V RET REC TURBO D5600 ZEBRA etc DF NDF DF NDF DF Switches between drop frame DVW 970 only DF mode and non drop frame NDF mode END SEARCH ON OFF OFF Turns the END SEARCH function on off CACHE INTVAL REC OFF CACHE A INT OFF See 3 2 4 Starting a Shoot M INT with a Few Seconds of Pre CACHE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 SEC OSEC Sfored Picture Data Picture Cache Function with CBK CACHE REC TIME MB01 on page 38 A INT 5 10 15 20 30 40 50 5 MIN See 3 2 5 Shooting Picture TAKE TOTAL TIME MIN at Intervals Interval Rec 1 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 Function with CBK MB0O1 30 40 50 70 100 H on page 40 A INT 5 10 15 20 30 40 50 5 SEC REC TIME SEC 1 to 40 MIN M INT except TRIGGER OFF 2SEC 5SEC OFF INTERVAL M 10SEC PRE LIGHTING M INT 1 2 4 8 1 NUMBER OF FRAME M INT M 1 to 10 15 2
206. r strong magnetic fields e Indirect sunlight or close to heaters for extended periods To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable communications devices The use of portable telephones and other communications devices near this unit can result in malfunctions and interference with audio and video signals It is recommended that the portable communications devices near this unit be powered off Note on laser beams Laser beams may damage the CCDs If you shoot a scene that includes a laser beam be careful not to let the laser beam be directed into the lens of the camera Use at a high temperature If the unit is used at a high temperature white flecks may appear on the screen Precautions Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Chapter 2 1 Power Supply amp POWER switch O LIGHT switch D Battery attachment B DC IN connector Battery attachment Attach a battery pack BP GL65 BP GL95 or BP L60S Furthermore by attaching an AC DN10 AC Adaptor you can operate the camcorder from AC power DC IN connector XLR type 4 pin male To operate the camcorder 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 POWER switch This switch turns the main power supply on and off LIGHT switch This determines how a video light co
207. raised the master gain sensitivity e when operating in Slow Shutter mode This product has a compensation function and the problem may be alleviated by automatic black balance adjustment see page 52 Vertical smear When an extremely bright object such as a strong spotlight or flashlight is being shot vertical tails may be produced on the screen or the image may be distorted Vertical tails shown on the image Monitor screen Bright object e g strong spotlight strong reflected light flashlight the sun Aliasing When fine patterns stripes or lines are shot they may appear jagged or flicker Operation Warnings eoueueluley g seideyo 127 sexipueddy 128 Appendixes Specifications General Power voltage 12 VDC 5 0 1 0 V Power consumption Approx 29 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 Approx 5 4 kg 12 lb 2 oz with microphone viewfinder BCT D40 cassette and BP GL95 Battery Pack Mass Dimensions in mm inches 308 121 4 345 135 8 Supplied accessories Shoulder strap 1 Microphone super cardioid directional external power supply type 1 Lens mount securing rubber 1 Operation guide Japanese version 1 DVW 970 only Operation manual English versi
208. ration 11 T TALLY indicator 18 27 30 TALLY switch 18 27 Tape status indicator 28 TC IN connector 25 TC OUT connector 25 TEST OUT 131 TEST OUT connector 21 Time code display 29 time code setting 63 time code synchronization 65 TIME DATE 153 TIME DATE page 89 TIMECODE 146 TOP menu 67 tripod 116 tripod adaptor 116 Tripod mount 14 TURBO GAIN button 21 TURBO SW SEL window 88 U U U U u U U U U HF portable tuners 114 JMID SET 136 MID SET page 94 ser bits 64 JSER FILE 151 Jser File 98 JSER FILE2 151 USER menu 67 JSER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu 67 Index x pul 157 xepu 158 V V MODULATION 140 VANCRX 150 Vertical smear 127 VF DISP 1 133 VF DISP 1 page 76 VF DISP 2 133 VF DISP 2 page 76 VF SETTING 134 VF SETTING page 79 VIDEO OUT connector 21 Viewfinder 19 detaching 110 Viewfinder front rear positioning lever 19 Viewfinder left right positioning ring 19 viewfinder position 109 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket 110 Viewfinder stopper 19 VTR MODE 146 VTR operation status and status indicators 29 VTR SAVE STBY switch 22 VTR START button 22 W Warning indicator 30 WARNING indicator 28 WHITE 137 WHITE BAL switch 20 white balance 53 White flecks 127 WHITE page 86 WHT SHADING 142 WRR 855A 855B 114 WRR 860 862 114 X XLR connection automatic detection 113 116 Z ZEBRA switch 18 Index The material contained in this manual consists
209. rder is recording Slide the window open when you shoot with your eye away from the viewfinder This indicator flashes when the battery level is running low or the disc is almost full Viewfinder stopper Pull up this stopper to detach the viewfinder from the camera LOCK knob To adjust the viewfinder position in the front rear direction loosen this knob and the viewfinder front rear positioning lever After adjustment retighten this knob and the viewfinder front rear positioning lever AUTO W B BAL switch W TURBO GAIN button WHITE BAL switch OUTPUT DCC selector GAIN selector Shooting and recording playback functions 2 FILTER selector Use this selector to select the most appropriate filter to match the light source illuminating the subject When this selector is used with the display mode set to 3 the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds e g ND 1 CC B The relationships between the selector settings and filter selections as well as examples of filters for different shooting conditions are as follows FILTER selector outer knob setting CC filter selection A Cross filter B 3200K C 4300K D 6300K 1 A type of special effect filter which generates a cross of light on a highlighted portion FILTER selector inner knob setting ND filter selection 1 Clear 2 1 4 ND 3 116 ND 4 1 64 ND
210. rding on off FILTER CHG MARK OFF ON ON Turns the function to write a mark when the ND filter or CC filter is changed in recording on off SHUTTER CHG OFF ON ON Turns the function to write a mark when the MARK shutter speed or shutter mode is changed in recording on off WHITE CHG MARK OFF ON ON Turns the function to write a mark when the white balance is changed in recording on off FLASH MARK OFF ON ON Turns the function to write a mark when an extreme luminunce change occurs in recording on off FLASH MARK 1 to 20 10 Sets the threshold of the Iluminance change LEVEL to permit a mark to be written for FLASH MARK E MARK SD LINE 12 13 15 16 17 18 17 Specifies the essence mark output SDI VANC 19 DVW 970 LINE number to be recorded on the tape 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 DVW 970P M12 PRESET WHT COLORTEMP lt P gt Display color 3200 White balance preset value temperature COLOR FINE lt P gt 99 to 99 0 R GAIN lt P gt 99 to 99 0 R gain preset value Px me B GAIN lt P gt 99 to 99 0 B gain preset value 5 D5600K lt P gt OFF ON OFF Turns the electric 5600K filter on off amp AWB ENABLE lt P gt OFF ON OFF Turns the function which automatically acquires the preset value for automatic white balance adjustment on off Specifications 147 sexipueddy 148 No Page Item Settings Default Description M13 DCC A
211. recording level controls These controls adjust the audio levels of channels 1 and 2 when the AUDIO SELECT switches are set to MANUAL Audio Functions AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 audio channel 1 and channel 2 adjustment method selection switches These switches select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 1 and 2 AUTO Select this setting for automatic adjustment MANUAL Select this setting for manual adjustment AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 audio input selection switches CH 1 CH 2 switches These switches select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 FRONT The input signal source is the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector REAR The input signal source is the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connectors WIRELESS The input signal source is a WRR 855A 855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit option CH 3 CH 4 switches These switches select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 F front The input signal source is the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector R rear The input signal source is the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connectors W wireless The input signal source is a WRR 855A 855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit not supplied CUE IN cue track input switch This switch selects the input signal to be recorded on the cue track CH 1 Signal selected by the AUDIO IN CH 1 switch
212. reezes pictures in frame mode This mode is effective for freezing pictures of objects that are not moving FIELD Freezes pictures in field mode This mode is effective for freezing moving pictures Freezing a Picture During Playback 4 Push the MENU knob The mark on the left of the setting returns to a mark and the mark on the left of STOP KEY FREEZE returns to an mark 5 To end menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Viewing frozen pictures T Push the PLAY button to start playback 2 Push the STOP button at the instant when you want to freeze the picture The tape stops running and the picture is frozen The time code is displayed in the counter display and the PLAY indicator flashes one flash second Changing to another mode To cancel the freeze frame mode for viewing the frozen picture and change to another mode proceed as follows To restart playback Push the PLAY button To view the pictures shot by the camcorder Push the STOP button To rewind the tape Push the REW button To fast forward the tape Push the F FWD button To eject the tape Push the EJECT button e In the freeze frame mode you cannot start recording pictures on the tape To start recording the shot pictures again push the STOP button to finish playback and then push the VTR START button e When changing to the recording pause mode from the freeze frame mode by using the end search function or
213. rmine the exact time of a particular shot When the HOLD button is activated the time data is displayed in the following format ee ee ee WILLIE LLL For details of the counter display see 2 8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel on page 28 O RESET button Pressing this button resets the time data displayed on the counter display section to 00 00 00 00 or the user bit data to 00000000 DISPLAY LCD display switch CTL Control signal TC Time code DATA The item selected by the DATA DISPLAY switch For details see Time code display on page 29 ADVANCE button For setting the time code user bits or real time each press of this button increments the flashing digit selected by the SHIFT button SHIFT button For setting the time code user bits or real time this button selects the digit to be changed The selected digit flashes PRESET REGEN regeneration CLOCK switch This switch selects whether to set a new time code or to follow the already recorded time code Time Code System PRESET Records time code with a preset initial value REGEN Records time code continuous with the existing time code recorded on the tape Regardless of the setting of the FFRUN SET R RUN switch the camcorder operates in R RUN mode CLOCK Records time code synchronized to the internal clock Regardless of the setting of the F RUN SET R RUN switch the camcorder operates in F RUN mode For
214. rol control control is linked CH 2 with LEVEL CH 2 control When you have operation of the MIC LEVEL control and LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 controls linked together if the LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 controls are set to 0 the audio signals on channels 1 and 2 cannot be recorded Check the position of the LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 controls before adjusting the MIC LEVEL control 4 4 3 Input level of audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 The levels of the audio signals recorded in audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 are automatically adjusted or fixed 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 and CH 4 switches To adjust the audio recording level Set AU CH34 AGC MODE on the AUDIO 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu as follows For automatic adjustment Set to STREO or MONO To fix the level Set to OFF The XLR connector automatic detection function does not affect audio signals recorded on audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 F The audio signal from the front microphone is recorded AUTO F R The audio signal input to the AUDIO gt R IN CH1 connector is recorded w AUTO W The audio signal of the wireless microphone is recorded F Same as with the CH 3 switch F R The audio signal input to the AUDIO gt R IN CH2 connector is recorded w W Same as with the CH 3 switch Sf 4 5 Setting the Time Data 4 5 1 Setting the Tim
215. rolled EMC environment ex TV studio Voor de Klanten in Nederland e Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval KCA Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat e Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel e Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden For the customers in Taiwan only B9 ELAN Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 FQ ALUI6S siivesisnicdiassncaniinsensendensaadanenvenerersiaianaadiniwannvunusbananans 8 1 1 1 Camera Features n o a A aii 8 T1252 VITR Featite Sienna n a tease 9 Ta1 3 Other Feat t Sinin a a a ticcessveins 9 1 2 Example of System Configuration ccceseeeeee 11 t3 PLE CAUTIONS scssicccusispincatdvancadeasausassvivaudecssutuvntacaisuccietannana 12 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 1 Power Supply ccctcescseccsercatavinccasrieatntian niieedeectcennies 13 2 2 Accessory Attachment ccssesseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeereeeeeees 14 2 3 Audio FUNCTIONS ccceceeeenseseeesseeeeeneneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 15 2 4 Shooting and Recording Playback Functions 18 2 5 Menu Operating Section cccceseseseeeeeeeeeeeee
216. rrectly 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 e For objects of the same brightness the iris is adjusted to correspond to the change in setting e The gain indicator on the viewfinder screen changes to correspond to the change in setting 6 Ifan extender mechanism is incorporated in your lens put the extender lever of the lens into the 2x position and check the following points e The indication EX appears at the top left on the viewfinder screen e The auto iris functions correctly 8 1 3 Testing the VTR Perform tests 1 to 7 consecutively 1 Testing the tape transport functions 1 Set the VTR SAVE STBY switch to VTR SAVE and check that the SAVE indicator in the viewfinder goes on Set the VTR SAVE STBY switch to STBY and check that the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder goes off Set the F RUN SET R RUN to R RUN Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL Press the VTR START button and check the following points e The tape reels are turning e The counter indication is changing e The REC indicator in the viewfinder is on e The RF and SERVO indicators on the display panel are off Press the VTR START button again and check that the tape stops and that the REC indicator in the viewfinder goes
217. rwritten 6 2 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 details about the items in the reference file refer to the Maintenance Manual On the SCENE FILE page turn the MENU knob to move the mark to STANDARD and press the MENU knob FO4OSCENE FILE SCENE 25 oS F ESTANDARD SCENE RECALL JD EXEC SCENE STORE i EXEC F ID SCENE21 The O displayed on the left of STANDARD changes to W When W changes to O the settings of the camcorder are reset to the settings saved in the reference file If you press the MENU knob again while W is displayed the operation is cancelled and the camcorder returns to the settings before STANDARD was selected 6 3 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 The camcorder menu system allows you to make a setting so that when a Memory Stick holding these files is inserted while in menu operating mode a menu page relating to the desired file is automatically displayed on the screen Thus you can proceed to file operation quickly This is very convenient especially when you manage data files using Memory Sticks The page to be displayed can be selected on the
218. s This section describes the basic procedures for shooting and recording Before a shooting session ensure that the camcorder is functioning properly For details see 8 1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting on page 121 From turning on the camcorder to loading a cassette Proceed as follows N B amp O Basic procedure for shooting from power supply to cassette loading 1 Attacha fully charged battery pack For details see 7 1 Power Supply on page 107 2 Set the POWER switch to ON Check that the HUMID indicator does not appear and that the battery power level is sufficient If HUMID indicator appears wait until it disappears 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 3 Check that there are no obstructions near the cassette lid Then press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid 4 After checking the points below load the cassette and close the cassette lid e The cassette is not write protected e There is no slack in the tape 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 AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 AUTO DISPLAY ON Iris AUTO Zoom AUTO F RUN SET R RUN F RUN or R RUN set as needed Switch and selector settings before s
219. s The TruEye 2 process yields distortion free video even with high intensity colors The TURBO GAIN button enables an instantaneous boost of the video gain to the maximum 48 dB 1 ATW Auto Tracing White balance 2 TruEye TruEye is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation Wide range of menu settings The menus provide the following operations among others e Status display message and marker display settings e Camera adjustment settings e Switch function assignment e Memory Stick operations You can also assign any settings to the USER menu to create customized menus Saving and recalling settings in a Memory Stick Using an optional Memory Stick D you can save menu settings for particular shooting conditions for recall as required 1 Memory Stick is a trademark of Sony Corporation High functionality viewfinder The 2 inch monochrome viewfinder allows accurate focusing The switch settings automatic black balance and white balance items status warnings and so on appear on the viewfinder screen Remote control connectors By connecting an optional RM B150 B750 or similar remote control unit you can control the camera settings of this unit externally 1 1 2 VTR Features Digital BETACAM format Use of the Digital BETACAM format provides superior S N frequency range waveform characteristics and reproducibility of details for high quality video and audio A long
220. s along the top and bottom of the viewfinder The settings for Single Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec are maintained until changed However if you switch the camcorder power off all Manual Interval Rec mode settings are cleared except for the NUMBER OF FRAME setting and the single trigger mode selection To use Single Trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec function again after switching on the power perform steps 1 and 2 Recording in Single Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec Follow the procedure below to shoot a picture in Single Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec 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 After performing the basic procedure for shooting and recording following the instructions in 3 2 1 Basic Procedures on page 33 secure the camcorder so that it will not move 2 Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens The camcorder starts recording in Single Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec 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 the VTR button the camcorder captures and stores the picture data of the preset number of frames The REC indicator in the viewfinder is on while the camcorder is capturing the
221. s as a REC indicator SAVE indicator This indicator lights when the VTR SAVE STBY switch is set to SAVE putting the VTR into power save mode Recording and Playback Chapter 3 1 About Cassette This section describes the procedure for loading and unloading a cassette See Specifications VTR Section on page 129 for information about the cassettes you can use in the camcorder 3 1 1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette Loading a cassette 1 Turn on the POWER switch POWER switch HUMID indicator 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 Press the EJECT button The cassette compartment lid will open Cassette compartment 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 M D id P Window outwards Cassette holder Push and close the lid e To insert the tape correctly make sure to stand the grip of the camcorder e When inserting the tape be careful that you don t hit the tape against the tape holder About Cassette 31 yoeghe q pue Bulpiooey g Jaydeun Checking the tape for slack Pressing in the reels lightly turn them gently with your fingers in the directions shown b
222. s connected to the wireless microphone and whatever is connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 connector on the rear panel SIDE 1 Adjust it with the LEVEL control left side on the side panel FRONT Adjust it with the MIC LEVEL control on the front panel F S1 It can be adjusted using either the LEVEL control left side or the MIC LEVEL control The two controls are linked to each other REAR2 WRR LEVEL SIDE2 FRONT F S2 SIDE 2 Selects any of these controls to adjust the audio level of the equipment that is connected to the wireless microphone and whatever is connected to the AUDIO IN CH2 connector on the rear panel SIDE 2 Adjust it with the LEVEL control right side on the side panel FRONT Adjust it with the MIC LEVEL control on the front panel F S2 It can be adjusted using either the LEVEL control right side or the MIC LEVEL control The two controls are linked to each other Specifications sexipueddy 145 sexipueddy 146 No Page Item Settings Default Description Mos TIMECODE TC OUT AUTO GENE AUTO Selects the time code signal output AUTO Outputs the time code generator output during recording and outputs the time code reader output during playback GENE Outputs the time code generator output during recording and playback DF NDF DF NDF DF Sets DF or NDF mode DVW 970 only DF Drop frame mode NDF Non drop frame mo
223. s connector Contact your Sony representative for more information about the lens you can use Accessory Attachments D Shoulder strap posts Light shoe LIGHT connector O Lens mount Lens locking lever O Lens mount cap LENS connector Tripod mount Lens cable clamp Tripod mount When using the camcorder on a tripod attach the tripod adaptor optional Shoulder pad You can move the shoulder pad forwards or backwards by raising up the shoulder pad locking lever Do this to ensure the best balance when shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder For details see 7 8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position on page 118 2 3 Audio Functions Microphone MIC IN connector Audio functions 1 Microphone This is a super cardioid directional monaural microphone with an external power supply 48 V system MIC IN microphone input connector XLR type 3 pin female Connect the supplied microphone to this connector A microphone other than the supplied one may also be connected as long as it can operate with the power 48 V supplied from this connector By fitting a 5 pin connector service part number A 1053 453 A you can also use a stereo microphone MIC microphone LEVEL control This control adjusts the audio level of the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector EARPHONE jacks minijacks You can monitor the E E sound during recording a
224. s item When you use the viewfinder with the ZEBRA switch the most recent operation of the ZEBRA switch and this menu operation is effective 2 The sharpness setting at the viewfinder does not affect the recorded image 3 When the VF ASPECT item is set to AUTO this is linked to the 16 9 4 3 selection on the FORMAT page 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and press the MENU knob The mark on the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 4 Tur the MENU knob to change the setting and press the MENU knob The mark returns to a mark and the mark returns to a mark 5 To continue setting other items repeat steps 3 and 4 6 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 screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the screen 5 2 6 Recording Shot Data Superimposed on the Color Bars In the SHOT DISP page of the USER menu you can select which shot data is recorded superimposed on the color bars You can also select which of the shot IDs 1 to 4 set in the SHOT DATA page is recorded superimposed on the picture Proceed as follows CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON T
225. s set to ON ASPECT To display the aspect marker set to ON ASPECT To select the type 4 3 13 9 14 9 of SELECT the aspect marker ASPECT To make the areas out of the selected MASK aspect marker dimmer set to ON ASPECT To set the mask level 1 2 1 4 or 1 8 MASK LVL when the ASPECT MASK is set to ON 100 To display the effective pixel area set to MARKER ON 1 The ASPECT MASK item is for processing the signal to be output to the viewfinder When R G or B is selected for the TEST OUT SELECT item from the menu the same video signal is output to the viewfinder and the TEST OUT connector Thus when the ASPECT MASK item is set to ON with R G B selected the masked video signal is output to the TEST OUT connector 3 Perform the settings for each item Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to the item you want to set and press MENU knob The mark on the left of the selected item changes to the mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark Turn the MENU knob to change the setting and press the MENU knob The mark on the left of the selected item returns to a gt mark and the mark on the left of the setting returns to a mark 4 To continue setting other items repeat step 3 5 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 display indic
226. s the auto iris operation speed CLIP HIGH LIGHT OFF ON OFF Turns on and off the function which during auto iris adjustment ignores very bright areas by dulling the reaction to high luminescence Specifications No Page Item Settings Default Description M15 FUNCTION 3 WHT FILTER INH OFF ON OFF Turns on and off the function which inhibits independent white memory for each filter position COLOR BAR SEL _ SMPTE EBU SNG SMPTE Selects the color bar type DVW 970 EBU DVW 970P REC TALLY UPPER BOTH UPPER Selects whether to light the upper tally indicator only or both upper and lower tally indicators COLOR VF INPUT COMP VBS BOTH COMP For video input selection when a color viewfinder is used USER amp ALL ONLY OFF ON OFF Selects whether to show only USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZE and ALL menus in the top menu RM COMMON OFF ON OFF Selects whether or not to share settings for MEMORY when an RM remote control unit is connected and when the unit is used alone RM REC START RM CAM PARA RM Selects which VTR START STOP buttons on the RM camera or both are enabled when an RM series remote control unit is connected REC INH WITH OFF ON ON Selects whether to disable recording CCU operations when a CCU is connected A large viewfinder cannot be used with the OFF setting EXT VTR REC CTL OFF ON OFF Selects whether to synchronize recording wit
227. s this button to eject or load a cassette REW rewind button and indicator Press this button to rewind the tape The indicator lights during rewinding F FWD fast forward button and indicator Press this button to fast forward the tape The indicator lights during fast forward PLAY 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 STOP button Press this button to stop the tape 2 5 Menu Operating Section MENU knob Memory Stick compartment STATUS ON SEL OFF switch MENU ON OFF switch A CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch ont loFF Menu operation section Memory Stick compartment SSS Open the cover of the Memory Stick compartment by pressing the MEMORY STICK OPEN button and insert the Memory Stick To remove press the eject button During data writing loading to from the Memory Stick the ACCESS indicator lights or flashes For details see 6 1 1 Handling the Memory Stick on page 97 MENU knob Use this knob to change the page selection or a setting within the menu Press If you
228. s using tables For the menu organization and the USER menu see Chapter 5 OPERATION Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the OPERATION menu Some pages of the OPERATION menu have been registered in the USER menu at the factory These pages are indicated by a circle O in the USER menu column The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to add and delete pages in the USER menu to suit your requirements USER No Page Item menu O 01 OUTPUT REAR BNC OUT SEL When the setting range in the Settings column is surrounded by parentheses the setup value is a relative value The setting range shown on the menu screen may differ from what is shown in the manual Settings VBS SDI Default VBS Description See 5 3 2 Selecting the Output Signals on page 85 O 02 TEST OUT TEST OUT MARKER TEST OUT VFDISP OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF Selects whether or not the marker signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector Selects whether or not the VF DISP display signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector TEST OUT MENU TEST OUT ZEBRA OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF Selects whether or not the MENU display signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector Selects whether or not the ZEBRA display signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector TEST OUT TC OFF ON OFF Selects whether o
229. 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 The messages that give details of the settings and adjustment progress and results can also be made to appear for about 3 seconds while settings are being changed during adjustment and after adjustment For information about the display item selection see 5 2 2 Selecting the Display Items on page 76 For information about setting change and adjustment progress messages see 5 2 3 Display Modes and Setting Change Confirmation Adjustment Progress Messages on page 77 For information about marker display see 5 2 4 Setting the Marker Display on page 78 5 2 1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen All items that can be displayed on the viewfinder screen are shown below sBules pejlejeq pue sxejdsiq nua g Je deyo ll 74 Extender Color temperature UHF wireless microphone reception level DC IN battery voltage or remaining capacity erence roem Model name and serial number DVW 97 Date and time ID number Time code ee position DVW 970_ __ 04 12 25 _ 12 10 ole AWB NG LEVEL T00 HIGH Eoy oV DN IN O Essence mark indication D indicator 16 9 mode
230. set the XLR connection automatic detection mode on the AUDIO 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu REAR WIRELESS MIC LEVEL control Manual adjustment of the audio levels of AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 1 To adjust the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH1 or AUDIO IN CH2 connector set the AUDIO IN CH 1 or AUDIO IN CH 2 switch to REAR To adjust both input signals set both switches to REAR 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch es corresponding to the channel s selected in step 1 to MANUAL 3 With the LEVEL control for the channel selected in step 1 adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to 20 dB for a normal input volume The second bar from the top may turn on occasionally but do not allow the top bar 0 dB to go on If it goes on the audio level is too high 0 S05 g gt Allbars go on These bars goon lt 3 0 o Normal input level Excessive input level Using the LEVEL controls You can select the audio level controls to be used to adjust the level of the audio signals input to the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connectors on the AUDIO 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu Adjusting the Audio Level BulpsooeyY 104 sBum s pue sjuewysnipy p Jaydeup Bulpsoday 104 sum s pue sjuewysnipy p 19 deyo M 62 At the factory Example 1 Example 2 setting Audio LEVEL CH 1 MIC LEVEL The MIC
231. snfpy p 13 deyo Bulpio9ay 104 shumjes pue sjuewysnipy p Jeydeyo HAI If the setting of the FILTER selector is changed a message reporting the setting appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen in display mode 3 Place a white test card under the same lighting conditions as for the subject to be shot and zoom up to it Alternatively any white object such as a cloth ora wall can be used The absolute minimum white area is as follows figure and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in the memory A or B that was selected in step 1 Approximate color temperature of the subject Rectangle centered on the screen The lengths of the sides are 70 of the length and width of the screen The white object must be within the rectangle and have an area of at least 10 of the screen Make sure there are not bright spots in the rectangle Adjust the lens iris Manually adjusted lens set the iris to an appropriate setting Lens with automatic iris set the automatic manual switch on the lens to automatic Push the AUTO W B BAL switch to WHT and then release the switch AUTO W B BAL switch The switch returns to the center position and the adjustment is executed During adjustment the message AWB EXECUTING is displayed on the viewfinder screen in display mode 2 or 3 The white ba
232. splayed on the viewfinder screen for three seconds 1 When only one cut has been recorded 2 When the length of the recorded cuts is less than three seconds 3 When Picture Cache is ON The RE TAKE function is also not accepted after recording stops until the recording pause operation is completed about 1 second The message INVALID OPERATION is displayed In this case the RE TAKE function will be accepted when you perform the RE TAKE operation again after the message disappears 3 2 7 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in 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 For detailed information on menu operation see 5 1 2 Basic Menu Operations on page 68 Tape running direction ee ee Recorded portion Blank portion __ The current tape position Searching for the end of the recorded portion and turning in recording pause mode END SEARCH function Searching for the end of the recording and turning in recording pause mode To start the recording again after rewinding the recorded tape playing it back and stopping the camcorder follow the procedure Press the RET button on the lens The tape automatically runs an
233. ss the MENU knob The mark on the left of REAR BNC OUT SEL changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 4 Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting and press the MENU knob The mark returns to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting returns to a mark 5 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section 5 3 3 Setting the Color Temperature Manually You can adjust the value of the white balance manually by setting the color temperature Proceed as follows 1 Holding down the MENU knob move the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The TOP menu appears 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to PAINT and press the MENU knob Adjustments and Settings from Menus 85 sum s paylejeq pue sAejdsiq nuaw sg Ja deup sBues pejlejeq pue sxejdsiq nua g Je deyo HAT 86 If this is the first time the PAINT menu has been displayed the CONTENTS page appears If the menu has been used before the last accessed page appears If the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move the mark to WHITE and press the MENU knob to display the WHITE page If a different page is displayed turn the MENU knob until the WHITE page appears and press the MENU knob to select the page The current setting of each item appears on the right of the item WHITE page PO2OWHITE C
234. ssette DVW 970P Fast forward time Approx 5 minutes using BCT D40 video cassette Approx 5 minutes using BCT D40 video cassette Continuous recording time Approx 170 minutes using BP GL95 Battery Pack Approx 110 minutes using BP GL65 Battery Pack Rewind time Digital video Sampling frequency Y 13 5 MHz R Y B Y 6 75 MHz Quantization 10 bits sample Compression Coefficient recording system Channel coding S NRZI PR IV Error correction Reed Solomon code Audio with standard playback machine Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 0 8 dB Dynamic range 85 dB min emphasis ON Distortion THD 0 08 max Cross talk 70 dB max Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Input output connectors Signal inputs AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 XLR type 3 pin female 60 dBu 50 dBu 40 dBu 4 dBu 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms MIC IN XLR type 3 pin female 60 dBu 5S0 dBu 40 dBu GENLOCK IN BNC type 1 0 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced TC IN BNC type 0 5 V to 18 Vp p 10 k Q Signal outputs TEST OUT BNC type 1 0 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced VIDEO OUT BNC type 75 Q unbalanced VBS OUT 1 0 Vp p SDI OUT 0 8 Vp p only when the CBK SD01 is installed AUDIO OUT XLR type 5 pin male 0 dBm TC OUT BNC type 1 0 Vp p 75 Q EARPHONE minijack 8 Q co to 18 dBs variable Others DC IN XLR type 4 pin male 11 to 17 V DC DC OUT 4 pin 11 to 17 V DC maximum rated current 0 1 A LENS 12 pin REMOTE 8 pin Recommended Additional
235. stment ends in a few seconds with the message ABB OK and the adjustment value is automatically stored in memory e During the black balance adjustment the iris is automatically closed e During the black balance adjustment the gain selection circuit is automatically activated so you may see flickering on the viewfinder screen but this is not a fault 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 T Set the switches and selectors as shown in the figure below FILTER selector step 2 OUTPUT DCC switch CAM WHITE BAL switch AorB GAIN selector Set as low as possible 1 White balance setting values are stored in memory B only when the WHITE SWITCH lt B gt item is set to MEM on the FUNCTION 2 page of the OPERATION menu Error message Meaning ABB NG The lens iris did not close adjustment IRIS NOT was impossible CLOSED ABB NG Adjustment could not be completed TIME LIMIT within the standard number of attempts ABB NG The difference between the reference R or G or B value and the current value is so great OVERFLOW that it exceeds the range Adjustment was impossible If any of the above error messages is
236. t a file ID for the Memory Stick to identify it When data is saved to a Memory Stick the file ID is saved to the Memory Stick together with the data Set the file ID before saving data in the Memory Stick Otherwise the file ID is not saved with the other data Proceed as follows Saving and Loading User Files 99 geq Bunjes 1 sn Bulpeo7 pue Bunes g uajdeyo eyeq Humes 1 sN Buipeo7 pue Burnes g Jajdeyo HAI 100 On the USER FILE page turn the MENU knob to move the mark to F ID FOIOUSER FILE TOP USER FILE LOAD EXEC USER FILE SAVE EXEC oooogooooo0o0000000 EXEC F ID USER PRESET 2 Press the MENU knob A character table appears allowing you to select characters you want to enter FOIOUSER FILE USER FILE LOAD USER FILE SAVE F ID m qa 18 amp X 012345678 9 lt gt ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOP QRSTUUWXYZ abcdefghiik Imnorarstuvwxyz INS DEL RET ESC END 3 Follow the procedure of steps 4 and 5 described in 5 2 7 Setting the Shot ID page 80 to enter the file ID 4 When you finish entering the file ID turn the MENU knob to move the W mark to END then press the MENU knob The entered file ID is now displayed FOIOUSER FILE TOP USER FILE LOAD EXEC USER FILE SAVE D EXEC BOOOOUOOUUUO000000 USER PRESET File ID set in step 3 After setting the file ID carry out the procedure from step 3 in 6 1 2
237. t before the battery ends END 3 10 5 to 14 0 V in 0 1 V steps Used when a battery pack other than a Sony made one or an external power connected to the DC IN connector is used Set the voltage level at which the battery ends and the camcorder stops operation just before the battery ends BATT REMAIN DISP 1 2 3 1 Standard mode 2 LCD remaining indication mode One W on the LCD indicates 10 for a battery classified in lt Others EXT DC gt type 3 ANTON mode Remaining detection of the ANTON type is made even for a battery classified in lt SONY gt type M05 AUDIO 1 AUDIO OUT F R CUE EE EE Selects the audio output signal during FF REW CUE cue audio signal EE Input signal REC AUDIO OUT CA 701 AUDIO IN AUDIO CH3 4 MODE EE SAVE ENABL DSABL CH1 2 SW EE ENABL SW Selects the audio output signal during recording EE Input signal SAVE Not to output When a CA 701 camera adaptor is connected select whether or not to enable input of audio channels 3 and 4 from the camera adaptor ENABL Camera adaptor can be used DSABL Camera adaptor cannot be used Selects the sources to be recorded to channels CH 3 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 OFF Turns the XLR connection automatic detection on off FRONT MIC REF 60 dB 50 dB 40 dB
238. t can be used with the electronic shutter of the camcorder and describes the procedure for selecting the shutter speed and shutter mode 4 2 1 Shutter Modes The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and the shutter speeds that can be selected are shown below Standard mode Use this mode for shooting fast moving subjects with little blurring CCD scan mode Shutter speed sec DVW 970 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 DVW 970P_ 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 PsF DVW 970 1 40 1 60 1 120 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 DVW 970P_ 1 33 1 50 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 24P DVW 970 only 1 32 1 48 1 96 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 ECS Extended Clear Scan mode Use this mode for obtaining images with no horizontal bands of noise when shooting subjects such as monitor screens CCD scan mode Shutter speed DVW 970 60 00 to 6000 Hz DVW 970P_ 50 00 to 6000 Hz PsF DVW 970 30 00 to 7000 Hz DVW 970P_ 25 00 to 6000 Hz 24P DVW 970 only 24 00 to 5000 Hz SLS slow speed shutter mode The SLS mode can only be selected when the CCD scan mode is set to I interlace scan Use this mode For shooting subjects in low level lighting conditions You can select the shutter speed from among 1 1 30 sec for the DVW 970 1 25 sec for the DVW 970P to 8 16 Setting the Electronic S
239. t the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen proceed as follows VF DISP 2 page Item Description DISP ZOOM Zoom position indicator DISP COLOR Displays the color temperature TEMP DISP BATT Displays the battery voltage CANCEL PRST REMAIN remaining capacity of an internal ESCAPE switch battery pack or an external battery MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch connected to the DC IN connector 76 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen Item DISP DC IN Description Displayed when the power is supplied from an external battery connected to the DC IN connector Displays the 16 9 4 3 mode indicator DISP 16 9 4 3 ID DISP WRR RF LVL Displays the reception level of the wireless microphone DISP E MARK IND Displayed when an essence mark has been recorded DISP TIME CODE Displays the time code 5 2 3 Display Modes and Setting Change Confirmation 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 DISP VIDEO RATE Displays the recording video signal rate Setting change confirmation adjustment progress messages and display modes Y Message is displayed N Message is not displayed 1 When an Anton Bauer Intelligent Ba
240. tch Viewfinder front rear positioning lever D Viewfinder Diopter adjustment ring Eyecup Shooting and recording playback functions 1 TALLY indicator Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW enables this indicator The indicator lights during recording on the VTR Like the REC indicator in the viewfinder it flashes to indicate a problem You can set the indicator brightness with the TALLY switch BRIGHT brightness control This control adjusts the picture brightness on the viewfinder screen It has no effect on the camera output signal CONTRAST control This control adjusts the picture contrast on the viewfinder screen It has no effect on the camera output signal 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 ZEBRA switch This switch controls the zebra pattern on the viewfinder screen Shooting and Recording Playback Functions ON The zebra pattern is displayed and stays OFF No zebra pattern is displayed MOMENT The zebra pattern is displayed and stays for 5 to 6 seconds The zebra pattern is factory set to indicate picture areas where the video level is approximately 70 You can use the setup menu to change the setting so that areas where the video level is 100 and above are also displayed at the same time 1 The zebra pattern aids in manual iris ad
241. the 30 frames 29 97 frames per second of the normal progressive scan mode Setting the CCD scan mode to the progressive scan mode The scan mode of the camcorder has been set to the TSOFORMAT interlace scan mode at the factory The FORMAT page of 16 9 4 3 SELECT the OPERATION menu allows you to change the CCD gt SCAN MODE scan mode to the progressive scan mode or 24P mode UC J SELECT DV W 970 with CBK FCO1 only 1 Follow the procedures given in steps 1 to 3 described in 5 3 4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting on page 86 to display the FORMAT 4 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF page of the OPERATION menu switch to OFF 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to SCAN wa a a tele SANTO When the CBK FC01 is connected V LPF 24P 30P The mark on the left of SCAN MODE changes to OFF ON is displayed under SCAN MODE on the a mark and the mark on the left of the setting menu With this function set to ON flicker in the vertical changes to a mark direction of horizontal slanted lines in PsF 24P mode will be decreased default is ON TSOFORMAT 16 9 4 3 SELECT SCAN MODE UC J SELECT UC J SELECT is displayed only for the DVW 970 3 Turn the MENU knob to display PsF or 24P and press the MENU knob The mark changes to a mark and the mark changes to a mark Q2 Adjustments and Settings from Menus
242. the DETAIL LEVEL camcorder R B GAIN R B BLACK Hardware of the camera Remote control data RM B150 region MASTER BLACK MASTER GAMMA KNEE POINT DETAIL LEVEL RM B150 R B GAIN connected R B BLACK o o RM B150 not connected Thus when a remote control unit is connected to the camcorder the effective data region is switched to the remote control data region and the settings of the paint adjustment that were in effect last time the remote control unit was used are recalled Settings of the absolute value volume D and absolute value switches 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 1 Absolute value volume The data corresponding to the rotation degree position of the volume knob is output The data corresponding to the rotation amount change is called the relative value volume 2 Absolute value switch Toggle switches or slide switches except the temporary switches or controls whose positions must coincide with their functions are called absolute value switches To use settings of the paint adjustment data stored in the independent data region even when you disconnect a remote control unit Set RM COMMON MEMORY to ON on
243. the H detail signal 138 Specifications No Page Item Settings Default Description P08 DETAIL 2 KNEE APERTURE OFF ON OFF Turns the knee aperture function on off KNEE APT LVL 99 to 99 0 Sets the knee aperture level DETAIL COMB 99 to 0 0 Sets the level at which the comb filter becomes effective CROSS COLOR ON OFF OFF Turns the cross color component on off CROSS COLOR LVL 0to 99 43 Sets the suppression level of the cross color DETAIL LIMIT 99 to 99 0 Sets the both detail black and white limiters DTL WHT LIMIT 99 to 99 Sets the detail white limiter DTL BLK LIMIT 99 to 99 Sets the detail black limiter DTL V BLK LMT 99 to 99 Sets the V detail black limiter P09 DETAIL 3 FINE DTL OFF ON OFF Turns the fine detail function on off FINE DTL LVL 99 to 99 0 Sets the level at which the fine detail function becomes effective V DTL CREATION NAM G R G Y R G Selects the source signal of the V DTL signal H V CONTROL MODE H V V V Select the operation mode of DETAIL H V RATIO on the DETAIL 1 page H V H and V both enabled V V DTL only enabled P10 SKIN DETAIL SKIN DETAIL ALL OFF ON OFF Turns on all of 1 2 and 3 of the color detail function SKIN DETECT Moves to color EXEC Executes the color detail function detection page SKIN AREA IND OFF ON OFF Turns the zebra indication on off in the area of the currently selected type of the color
244. the HUMID indicator appears wait until it disappears 3 Check that there are no obstructions near the cassette lid and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid 4 After checking the points below load the cassette and close the cassette lid e The cassette is not write protected e There is no slack in the tape e Condensation does not form in the tape Chapter Condensation If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place or use it ina 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 e When moving the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place be sure no cassette is loaded in the camcorder e Whenever you turn on the power check that the HUMID indicator does not appear If it appears wait until it disappears before loading a cassette For more information see 3 1 1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette on page 31 and 8 3 Operation Warnings on page 126 8 1 2 Testing the Camera Set the switches and selectors as follows Iris Automatic WHITE BAL A or B VTR SAVE STBY SAVE OUTPUT DCC BARS GAIN Set as low as possible Testing the viewfinder Proceed as follows 1 Adjust the position of the viewfinder Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting eoueueluley
245. the Picture Cache time Picture Cache mode To record in Picture Cache mode you need to turn on Picture Cache mode and set the picture data storage time Picture Cache time using the USER menu The Picture Cache time and VTR SAVE STBY switch settings determine the number of seconds of picture data that will be stored in memory and recorded when you press the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens 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 Picture Cache time setting and recording start point Picture Cache time 8 seconds 6 seconds Recording start point VTR STBY mode About 8 seconds before About 6 seconds before VTR SAVE mode About 4 seconds before About 4 seconds before 5 seconds 4 seconds About 5 seconds before About 4 seconds before About 4 seconds before About 4 seconds before 3 seconds About 3 seconds before About 3 seconds before 2 seconds About 2 seconds before About 2 seconds before 1 seconds 0 seconds About 1 seconds before About 0 seconds before About 1 seconds before About 0 seconds before 3 2 4 Starting a Sho
246. the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section Note When using the OFFSET WHITE function is displayed as the WARM color temperature indication and is displayed as the COOL temperature indication in the viewfinder 5 3 5 Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches You can assign the desired function to the ASSIGN 1 2 switches and the TURBO GAIN button Proceed as follows 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the viewfinder screen Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears then press the MENU knob to select to page The current settings of each item appears on the right of the item FUNCTION 1 page UO3OFUNCT ION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt TURBO SW DF NDF END SEARCH CACHE INTVAL REC Item Description push type switch ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt Assigns the function to ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt Assigns the function to ASSIGN 2 slide type switch TURBO SW Assigns the function to the TURBO GAIN button 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item corresponding to the switch to which you want to assign the function and press the MENU knob The corresponding ASSIGN SEL window appears ASSIGN lt 1 gt SEL window coo lt 1 gt SEL ESC OFF PICTURE CACHE ON OFF TEST OUT CHARACTER MARKER RE TAKE AT RETURN VIDEO LENS
247. time code Turn on the POWER switch Set the PRESET REGEN CLOCK switch to PRESET Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to F RUN Set the DISPLAY switch to TC Supply a time code signal and a reference video signal complying with the SMPTE for the DVW 970 or EBU for the DVW 970P standard and in proper phase relationship to the TC IN connector and to the GENLOCK IN connector respectively Setting the Time Data 65 BulpsooeyY J0 sum s pue sjuewsnipy p Jajdeup Bulpi099ay 104 shunjes pue sjuewysnipy p Joydeyo HAI 66 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 there will be noise on the recorded image if you connect or disconnect the time code signal during recording When you finish the above procedure the internal time code is immediately synchronized with the external time code and the counter display will show the value of the external time code However wait for a few seconds until the sync generator stabilizes before recording If the frequency of the reference video signal is not the same as the frame frequency of the camcorder the camera cannot be correctly genlocked In sucha case the internal time code is not correctly synchronized with the external time code When the GENLOCK ON OFF item is set to OFF on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu the time
248. ting the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF the menu disappears from the screen By setting the MENU ON OFF switch to ON again the values that were displayed when you interrupted the setting operations will reappear so you can continue making settings Press the MENU knob The mark returns to a mark and the mark returns to a mark The setting is confirmed To continue setting other items in the same page repeat steps from 4 to 7 To move to another page Proceed as follows T Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the page number then press the MENU knob If the mark is placed at a position other than the page Menu Organization and Operation 69 sum s paylejaq pue sAejdsiq nuaw g Ja deup sBumes pejlejeq pue sxejdsiq nua gs Je deyo HAI 70 number push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to ESCAPE A mark appears in front of the page number The camcorder is now in page selecting mode 2 Turn the MENU knob until the desired page appears 3 Press the MENU knob when the desired page appears To end menu operations You can end menu operations using the following two methods e Turn the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF e Close the cover of the menu operating section When you close the cover the MENU ON OFF switch is set to OFF automatically 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 scree
249. to set and press the MENU knob The mark to the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark to the left of the setting changes to a mark 5 Turn the MENU knob to change the setting of the selected item or to display the desired value and press the MENU knob The mark returns to a gt mark and the mark returns to a mark 6 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Additional information on the UMID SET menu items EX OWNERSHIP REC Specify whether to record the user data ON The user data COUNTRY CODE ORGANIZATION and USER CODE are recorded on the tape OFF The user data are not recorded COUNTRY CODE When you select this item the character table appears 20 UMID SET TOP EX OWNERSHIP REC OFF COUNTRY CODE OOO a ORGANIZATION QOOO0 USER CODE op 0000 INSTANCE_NO RND 0123456789ABCDEFGHI JKL MNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefshis klmnorarstuvwxyz INS DEL RET ESC END Enter an abbreviated alphanumeric string 4 byte alphanumeric strings according to the values defined in ISO 3166 1 There are about 240 country codes Find your own country code on the following home page Refer to ISO 3166 1 http www din de gremien nas nabd iso3 166ma cod stp 1 en_listp1 html When the country code is less than 4 bytes the active part of the code will occupy the first part of the 4 bytes and the remainder must be filled with the space character 20h Exampl
250. ts the arbitrary B G user set matrix coefficients P12 MTX MULTI MATRIX OFF ON ON Turns the linear matrix correction and multi matrix correction functions on off MATRIX MULTI OFF ON OFF Turns the multi matrix correction function on off MATRIX AREA IND OFF ON OFF Turns the zebra indication on off in the area corresponding to the currently selected setting MATRIX COLOR DET Moves to color EXEC _ Detects color detection page MTX MULTI AXIS B B MG MG B Selects the axis for which the multi matrix MG R R YL correction function can be changed YL YL G G G CY CY B MTX MULTI HUE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the color phase affected by the multi matrix correction function in every sixteen axis mode MTX MULTI SAT 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the saturation level affected by the multi matrix correction function in every sixteen axis mode P13 V MODULATION V MOD OFF ON ON Turns the V modulation function on off MASTER VMOD 99 to 99 0 Turns the master V modulation function on off R VMOD 99 to 99 Turns the R V modulation function on off G VMOD 99 to 99 Turns the G V modulation function on off B VMOD 99 to 99 Turns the B V modulation function on off TEST OUT SELECT ENC R G B ENC Selects the output signal of TEST OUT Specifications No Page Item Settings Default Description P14 LOW KEY SAT LOW KEY SAT OFF ON OFF Turns the low key saturation
251. ttery System or the BP GL65 GL95 L60S battery pack is used the setting of this item determines the display as follows INT The remaining battery capacity is shown as a percentage when there is a change and when the capacity is low AUTO The remaining battery capacity is shown as a percentage except that when this is impossible the battery voltage appears VOLT The battery voltage is shown Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and press the MENU knob The mark on the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark Turn the MENU knob to select whether the selected item should appear in the viewfinder display the ON setting or not appear the OFF setting and press the MENU knob The mark returns to a mark and the mark returns to a mark Note that pressing the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST on this page has no effect To set another item to ON or OFF repeat steps 3 and 4 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 display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the screen Message Message Display display mode setting condition 1 2 3 When the filter ND n CC m N N JY selection has wh
252. u can change the page Up to 20 pages from POO to P19 can be used to save user files in the Memory Stick Each page can hold up to 5 files 4 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file number appears and press the MENU knob POO USER SAVE DISPLAY 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired file number and press the MENU knob The message SAVE OK YES NO appears When a file number is shown as NEW FILE this means that the file is empty When data is stored in a file number the file name appears POO USER SAVE ESC SAVE OK YES NO DISPLAY MO ALL M FILE ETLE FILE FILE FILE 6 To carry out the save move the mark to YES and press the MENU knob To cancel press the MENU knob leaving the mark pointing to NO The ACCESS indicator lights When the saving is completed the message COMPLETE appears and the ACCESS indicator goes off If no Memory Stick has been inserted the message NO MEMORY STICK will appear Insert a Memory Stick If you select a file number where data has already been saved The message OVERWRITE OK YES NO appears In this case the mark appears on the left of NO which is flashing e To stop overwriting press the MENU knob e To overwrite move the mark to YES and press the MENU knob You can select the information displayed on each USER SAVE or USER LO
253. u can use Memory Sticks whose capacity does not exceed 128 MB For details see Memory Stick in Specifications on page 130 6 1 1 Handling the Memory Stick The Memory Stick can be inserted to or removed from the camcorder with the power turned on or off Inserting the Memory Stick Proceed as follows T Push the MEMORY STICK OPEN button The cover of the Memory Stick compartment opens Chapter MEMORY STICK OPEN button 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the notch facing downward and the label side facing toward you and insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick insertion slot until it clicks into place Then close the cover Label side of Memory Stick 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 Confirm the direction of the notch and arrow on the Memory Stick before inserting the Memory Stick and then try inserting it again Removing the Memory Stick Press the MEMORY STICK OPEN button to open the cover of the Memory Stick compartment Push the eject button after confirming that the ACCESS indicator is not lit The Memory Stick pops out Saving and Loading User Files 97 eea Bunjes asn Bulpeo7 pue Bunes 913 deyo geq Bumjes 1 sN Buipeo7 pue B
254. u dN Bumes z Ja deyo HANI 110 7 2 3 Detaching the Viewfinder Viewfinder stopper Detaching the viewfinder T 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 Using the viewfinder rotation bracket By fitting a BK W 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 Using the BKW 401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket For more information refer to the BKW 401 manual Adjusting the Viewfinder 7 2 4 Detaching the Eyepiece Removing the eyepiece gives a clearer view of the screen from further away It is also easy to remove dust from the viewfinder screen and mirror when the eyepiece is detached 1 Tumthe eyepiece locking ring fully counterclockwise to align the red marks on the locking ring and the viewfinder barrel Red mark Red mark LOCK Line up the red marks Locking ring 2 Detach the eyepiece Reattaching the eyepiece 1 Align the red marks on the eyepiece locking ring and the viewfinder barrel 2 Align the red mark on the end of the eyep
255. unes g Jaydeyo M 98 Check that the ACCESS indicator is not lit Eject button Do not remove the Memory Stick while the ACCESS indicator is lit You may lose data or damage the Memory Stick Protecting saved data To prevent accidental erasure of important setup data use the LOCK switch on the Memory Stick Slide the switch right to the write protect position The message MEMORY STICK LOCKED is displayed It is now impossible to write or delete data on the Memory Stick aD LOCK LOCK switch on the Memory Stick Notes on using and storing the Memory Stick Avoid touching the connector of the Memory Stick or contacting it with a metal object When attaching a label to the Memory Stick use only the label supplied for the Memory Stick Do not drop bend or submit the Memory Stick to external shock Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Saving and Loading User Files Avoid getting liquids on the Memory Stick Avoid using or storing the Memory Stick in a location subject to extremely high temperature such as the hot inside of a car or the outdoors exposed to a burning sun or a place near a heater direct sunlight high humidity excessive dust When storing and carrying the Memory Stick keep it in its original case to ensure protection
256. utput Signals on page 85 Checking Recording and Playback 49 yoeghe q pue Bulpiooey g Jaydeun yoeq eld pue Bulpiooey E sa deyo HAI 50 3 4 Freezing a Picture During Playback Pressing the STOP button during playback stops playback and freezes the picture The VTR MODE 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 Settings for recording essence marks to the system area page 35 to display the VTR MODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu MO80VUTR MODE REC TALLY BLINK ON OFF TIMER 1H REC START BEEP LCD DISPLAY HOLD LCD HOLD TIMER REC VIDEO RATE SOM STBY OFF TIMER 60MIN STOP KEY FREEZE OFF 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to STOP KEY FREEZE then push the MENU knob MO80VUTR MODE REC TALLY BLINK ON REC START BEEP OFF LCD DISPLAY HOLD TIMER LCD HOLD TIMER 1H E REC VIDEO RATE STBY OFF TIMER STOP KEY FREEZE OFF SOM 60MIN The mark on the left of STOP KEY FREEZE changes to a mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 3 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired freeze mode appears The freeze mode changes in the following sequence OFF gt FRAME lt gt FIELD Setting Contents OFF Deactivates the freeze function FRAME F
257. ve the mark to one of USER 1 EDIT to USER 19 EDIT and ASSIGN SEL EDIT then press the MENU knob to display the page If a different page is displayed turn the MENU knob until the desired page appears then press the MENU knob to select the page Example When you select the USER 2 EDIT page EO2OUSER 2 EDIT gt 4 Move the mark to the item to be added this operation is unnecessary if no item exists on the page as shown in the figure for step 3 then press the MENU knob The EDIT FUNCTION display appears EDIT FUNCTION ESC gt INSERT MOVE DELETE BLANK 5 Move the mark to INSERT and press the MENU knob The page for the last added item appears P2S5OBLACK FLARE MASTER BLACK R BLACK B BLACK MASTER FLARE R FLARE G FLARE B FLARE FLARE TEST OUT SELECT Zooo00000 Q 6 Add the items Turn the MENU knob until the page that has the desired items appears then press the MENU knob Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to the desired item then press the MENU knob The USER 2 EDIT page appears again displaying the newly added item T Add the remaining items by repeating steps 4 to 6 You can add up to 10 items on one page To delete items from a page by using the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch You can delete items from any of the USER 1 EDIT to USER 19 EDIT pages Proceed as follows 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item to be deleted 2 Pus
258. ver attached When you use a shoulder strap use these holes For details see When a shoulder belt is not used cover the holes on the rain cover with caps the following diagram 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 drawstring around the eyecup Velcro tape Velcro tape Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position Putting on the Rain Cover Not Supplied 7 10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit Connecting the RM B150 B750 Remote Control Unit optional 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 the remote control mode is cancelled b gt RM B150 B750 REMOTE connector Remote control cable Camcorder switch functions when the remote control unit is connected The following switches on the camcorder do not function e GAIN selector OUTPUT DCC switch WHITE BAL switch AUTO W B BAL switch SHUTTER selector TURBO GAIN button ASSIGN 1 switch to which the TURBO GAIN function is assigned VTR START button VTR button on the lens and the ASSIGN 1 or the TURBO GAIN switch to which the VTR START STOP function is assigned Whe
259. ween a 16 9 aspect ratio wide image and 4 3 standard aspect ratio You can select an interlaced scan mode or progressive scan mode 30 fps frames per second for the DV W 970 25 fps for the DVW 970P With the optional CBK FCO1 Pull Down Board installed a 24 fps progressive scan video can be recorded subjected to pull down 24P mode providing imaging quality close to that of film DVW 970 only 1 More precisely 29 97 fps 2 More precisely 23 98 fps Features Chapter Camera signal processing for high quality video The 14 bit A D converter provides stable high quality images and reliability The high performance electronic shutter allows you to select extended clear scan mode ECS and high vertical resolution mode EVS to obtain clear high quality video 1 ECS Extended Clear Scan 2 EVS Super Enhanced Vertical Definition System Shooting functions to cope with different shooting conditions e A slow shutter function up to JA second is provided as a standard feature This allows noiseless shooting under very poor lighting conditions and a variety of expressive possibilities such as shots of moving subjects which are smoothed out by afterimages Owing to the scene file function you can easily recall sets of adjustment values from the built in memory to match the parucolar lighting conditions The ATW function provides automatic white balance adjustment in response to changing lighting condition
260. witch to OFF If files have been saved in the page selected in step 2 those files are replaced with files loaded from the camcorder memory For example files from 001 to 005 are replaced Setting the file ID Before the data is saved as a scene file it is useful to set a file ID to identify it The set file ID is saved together with the data To set the file ID proceed as follows On the SCENE FILE page turn the MENU knob to move the mark to F ID FO4OSCENE FILE STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD oS B OSTANDARD SCENE RECALL SCENE STORE F ID 2 Press the MENU knob A character table appears allowing you to select characters you want to enter FO4OSCENE FILE TOP 1 4 amp O x 012345678 9 lt gt ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOP QRSTUVUXYZI abcdefghijk lmnoparstuvwxyz INS DEL RET ESC END OSTANDARD SCENE RECALL F EXEC SCENE STORE EXEC F ID E qd 3 Carry out the operations for steps 4 and 5 described in 5 2 7 Setting the Shot ID page 80 to enter the file ID Set the file ID before saving the scene file in the Memory Stick or the camcorder memory 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 W mark to END then press the MENU knob The SCENE FILE page appears again FO4OSCENE FILE STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD OS O
261. y black gamma H MID HIGH MASTER BLK 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the master black gamma GAMMA R BLACK GAMMA 99 to 99 0 Sets the correction curve of the R black gamma G BLACK GAMMA 99 to 99 0 Sets the correction curve of the G black gamma B BLACK GAMMA 99 to 99 0 Sets the correction curve of the B black gamma TEST OUT SELECT ENC R G B ENC Selects the output signal of TEST OUT connector POG KNEE KNEE OFF ON ON Turns the knee correction circuit on off KNEE POINT 50 to 109 85 0 Sets the knee point level KNEE SLOPE 99 to 99 0 Set the knee slope level KNEE SATURATION OFF ON ON Turns the knee saturation function on off KNEE SAT LEVEL 99 to 99 0 Sets the knee saturation level WHITE CLIP OFF ON ON Turns the white clipping function on off WHITE CLIP LEVEL 100 0 to 109 5 109 0 Adjusts the white clipping level DVW 970 105 0 DVW 970P P07 DETAIL 1 DETAIL OFF ON ON Sets the detail correction function on off APERTURE OFF ON ON Turns the aperture correction function on off F DETAIL LEVEL 99 to 99 0 Sets the general level of the detail signal x APERTURE LVL 99 to 99 Sets the aperture level z DTL H V RATIO 99 to 99 Sets the level of the V detail signal CRISPENING 99 to 99 0 Sets the crispening level LEVEL DEPEND OFF ON ON Turns the level depend function on off LEVEL DEPEND LVL 99 to 99 Sets the level of the level depend DETAIL FREQUENCY 99 to 99 Sets the frequency of
262. y panel This displays VTR related warnings battery status tape status audio levels time data and so on For details see 2 8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel on page 28 REAR TALLY indicator When the BACK TALLY switch is set to ON this indicator has the same function as the TALLY indicator Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel 2 8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel Tape status battery status and audio level 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 os Ea of audio channel level 2 is PB VITC NDF EXT LK HOLD AAV SE LILLY LELI LALA LI S w MIN SEC FRM displayed When the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch is set to CH 3 4 the audio channel level 4 is displayed APE EMM BA EBB BBM RF SERVO HUMID SLACK 4 Jrcax aa 2 Battery status indicator BATT BEEBE Fully charged Nearly dead BATT flashes Dead battery battery must be charged BATT and E flash Tape status indicator eae COCO ES Full at beginning Close to end TAPE flashes End tape must be replaced TAPE and E flash Tape st
263. y the original video images RND Random GEN Generation number of times of copy Ask the system administrator for selection TIME ZONE When you select this item the TIME ZONE window appears The UTC is calculated based on the local time using the time zone If the time zone is not set the UTC is not recorded correctly TIME ZONE ESC GREENWICH AZORES M ATRANTIC ARZENT INE HALIFAX NEW YORK CHICAGO UTC UTC O1 UTC 02 UTC 03 UTC 04 UTC 05 UTC 06 UTC 07 DENVER UTC 08 LOSANGELES UTC 09 ALASKA Set the time difference from UTC When setting the summer time or daylight savings time change the code to one which will advance the time by 1 hour When you change the time zone adjust the built in clock to local time and turn the power of the camcorder off and then the power on again MACHINE An identification number specific to the machine is displayed This number cannot be set or modified by users Adjustments and Settings from Menus 95 sum s pajlejaq pue sAejdsiq nuaw g Ja deup sBues pejlejeq pue sxejdsiq nuey gs Je deyo HAI 5 4 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings You can return all settings in the USER menu to the standard settings Proceed as follows 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu appears on the screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the USER FILE page appears and press the MENU knob USER FILE page
264. z Ja deyp WN 16 CH 1 2 CH 3 4 MONITOR Audio output switch switch position position CH 1 2 CH 1 Audio channel 1 MIX Mix sound of channels 1 and 2 CH 2 Audio channel 2 CH 3 4 CH 3 Audio channel 3 MIX Mix sound of channels 3 and 4 CH 4 Audio channel 4 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 ALARM volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone alarm volume At the minimum position no sound can be heard ALARM gt p Minimum Maximum ALARM volume control Built in speaker The speaker can be used to monitor E E sound during recording and playback sound during playback The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings If you connect an earphone to the EARPHONE jack the speaker is automatically muted See 8 3 Operation Warnings on page 126 for information about alarms ADVANCE SHIFT PRESET F RUN LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 controls AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 switches AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 switches CUE IN switch AUDIO OUT connector AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connectors and LINE MIC 48V ON switches DC OUT 12V connector Audio functions 2 LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 audio channel 1 and channel 2

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