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1. Setting the time code T Set the DISPLAY switch to TC 4 36 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 2 Set the PRESET REGEN CLOCK switch to PRESET 3 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to SET 4 Using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons set the time code SHIFT Selects a digit to set Each time you press the button the flashing digit moves one column to the right Pressing this button while holding 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 Resetting a modified numeric value to 00 00 00 00 To reset a numeric value that was modified press the RESET button 5 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to F RUN or R RUN F RUN Free run The time code generator keeps running regardless of the operating state of the VTR R RUN Recording run The time code generator runs only while recording Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 37 To set the drop frame mode non drop frame mode only for the 59 941 format model that is an HDW 750 and an HDW 730 which operates with the 59 941 format You can select the drop frame DF mode or non drop frame NDF mode on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu or OPERATION menu or on the VTR MODE 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu To make the time code continuou
2. Page Items Setting VTR MODE 3 TC OUT AUTO GENE DF NDF DF NDF EXT LK DF NDF INT EXT EXT LK UBIT INT EXT LTC UBIT FIX TIME VITC UBIT FIX TIME WATCH AUTO ADJ OFF ON UBIT GROUP ID 000 101 VTR MODE 4 REC TALLY BLINK OFF ON REC START STOP OFF ON MODE SELECT SEL OFF CONT TIMER SET 1H 3H 8H STABY OFF TIMER OFF 5MIN 1 0MIN 30MIN 60MIN STOP KEY FREEZE DSABL FRAME FIELD VTR MODE 5 LTC UB MARKER SET ALL OFF REC START MARK OFF ON SHOT MARKER 1 OFF ON SHOT MARKER 2 OFF ON SHOT TIME DISP MD HM DM HM D HMS PRESET WHT COLOR TEMP lt P gt 3200 COLOR FINE lt P gt 99 to 99 R GAIN lt P gt 99 to 99 B GAIN lt P gt 99 to 99 AWB ENABLE lt P gt OFF ON a Only for a camcorder which operates with the 59 941 format Appendix A 33 Page Items Setting DCC DCC FUNCTION SEL DCC AdaptiveKNEE FIX ADJUST DCC RANGE 400 450 500 550 600 DCC POINT 99 to 99 DCC GAIN 99 to 99 DCC PEAK FILTER 0to3 DCC DELAY TIME 99 to 99 AUTO IRIS 2 IRIS WINDOW 1 2 3 4 5 6 Variable IRIS WINDOW IND OFF ON IRIS LEVEL 99 to 99 IRIS APL RATIO 99 to 99 IRIS VAR WIDTH 20 to 479 IRIS VAR HEIGHT 20 to 269 IRIS VAR H POS 480 to 479 IRIS VAR V POS 270 to 269 IRIS SPEED 0 1 2 3 4 5 CLIP HIGH LIGHT OFF ON FUNCTION 3 WHT FILTER INH OFF ON COLOR BAR SEL SMPTE 100 75 SMPTE 4 3 100 4 3 75 4 3 RM COMMON MEM
3. Preventing accidental erasure Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 5 3 2 Recording 3 2 1 Basic Procedures This section describes the basic procedures for shooting and recording Before a shooting session ensure that the camcorder is functioning properly For more information see 6 1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting on page 6 1 Turning on the camcorder and loading a cassette Follow the procedure below Basic procedure for shooting from power supply to cassette loading T Attacha fully charged battery pack For details see 5 1 Power Supply on page 5 1 3 6 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Set the POWER switch to ON Check that warnings such as the HUMID indicator and so on do not appear and that the BATT indicator shows at least five segments If HUMID indicator appears wait until it disappears 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 e If the BATT indicator does not show at least five segments replace the battery pack with a fully charged one For detailed information on warnings see 6 4 Operation Warnings on page 6 18 Check that there are no obstructions near the cassette lid Then press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid After checking the points below load the cassette and close the cassette lid e The cassette is not wr
4. 3 TTR acnee HOLD button N hm D RESET button TEVEL 7 am Pra O access CH 1 CH 4 DATA DISPLAY a Lead r 3 Enee wt f y T J l Setting the user bits T Set the DISPLAY switch to DATA Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 39 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to SET Set the DATA DISPLAY switch to U BIT A 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 E d E Resetting a modified numeric value to 00 00 00 00 To reset a numeric value that was modified press the RESET button 5 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to F RUN or R RUN corresponding to the desired time code run mode The specified user bits will be recorded for both LTC and VITC To store the user bits in memory The user bits setting apart from the real time is automatically retained in memory even when the power is turned off 4 40 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 5 4 Synchronizing the Time Code You can synchron
5. T Adjusting the position backward or forward T Loosen the viewfinder front rear positioning lever and the LOCK knob Slide the viewfinder longitudinally to the most convenient position 3 Tighten the viewfinder front rear positioning lever and the LOCK knob 5 8 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 2 2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen Adjusting the viewfinder focus Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest Diopter adjusting ring Adjusting the viewfinder focus Adjusting the viewfinder screen Adjust the brightness contrast and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the control shown below BRIGHT control CONTRAST control PEAKING control Adjusting the viewfinder screen Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 9 5 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 Holding the viewfinder stopper up slide the viewfinder in the direction indicated by the arrow and detach it 5 10 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 4 Remove the viewfinder cable and microphone cable from the clamps and disconnect them 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 rig
6. 5 Bottom D 2 Shoulder pad Adjusting the shoulder pad position T 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 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 33 5 9 Putting On the Rain Cover Attach a rain cover as illustrated below You can operate various switches and controls and mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor with the rain cover attached When a shoulder belt is not used cover the holes on the rain cover with caps When you use a shoulder belt use these holes For details see the following diagram Rear Drawstring Velcro tape Pass the shoulder strap post clearly through this hole on the rain cover 5 34 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Insert the viewfinder barrel here with the eyecup out and fasten the drawings around the eyecup Drawstring Velcro tape Velcro tape Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 35 5 10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit Connecting the RM B150 Remote Control Unit not supplied enables remote control of the principal camera functions Connecting the remote control unit to the REMOTE connector 8 pin automatically puts the camcorder into remote control mode If you disconnect the remote control
7. Add the remaining items by repeating steps and You can add up to 10 items on one page When the 10th item is registered Add New Item disappears Deleting items from a page 1 Tum the MENU knob to move the mark to the item that you want to delete then push the MENU knob 2 Push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST The message DELETE ITEM OK appears 3 Push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST again The item is deleted Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 57 Replacing items on the page 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item that you want to replace then push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to the mark Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the position where you want to move the item then push the MENU knob O2ZOUSER1 EDIT PUSH TO ITEM INSERT sWHITE lt B gt CH AWB TEST OUT MENU OFF OFFSET WHITE lt A gt OFF WARM COOL lt A gt 3200 COLOR FINE lt A gt 0 MASTER BLACK 0 Add New Item The item selected in step 1 moves to the position that you selected in step 2 In the above example MASTER BLACK is moved to the top and other items are moved down one at a time 4 58 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Inserting a blank row Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the position where you want to insert a blank row and keep pushing the MENU k
8. Page OUTPUT SEL Setting items HD SDI OUT REAR BNC OUT SEL TEST OUT SELECT DOWN CON MODE Reference page 4 101 FUNCTION 1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt FRONT MIC SELECT DF NDF END SEARCH LOOP INTVAL REC LOOP REC TIME TAKE TOTAL TIME REC TIME PRE LIGHTING NUMBER OF FRAME TRIGGER INTERVAL 3 22 3 29 3 52 4 37 4 109 5 18 VF DISP 1 VF DISP VF DISPLAY MODE DISP EXTENDER DISP FILTER DISP WHITE DISP GAIN DISP SHUTTER DISP AUDIO DISP TAPE DISP IRIS a Only for a camcorder which operates with the 59 941 format A 10 Appendix Page Setting items Reference page VF DISP 2 DISP ZOOM 4 72 DISP COLOR TEMP DISP VOLT DISP DC IN DISP TIME CODE DISP WRR RF LVL PLED GAIN lt gt 2 47 SHUTTER lt gt WHT PRESET lt gt ATW RUN lt l gt EXTENDER lt gt FILTER lt l gt OVERRIDE lt l gt MARKER 1 MARKER 4 75 CENTER CENTER MARK SAFETY ZONE SAFETY AREA ASPECT ASPECT SELECT ASPECT MASK ASPECT MASK LVL 100 MARKER GAIN SW GAIN LOW 4 98 GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN TURBO TURBO SW IND Appendix A 11 Page Setting items Reference page VF SETTING ZEBRA 4 78 ZEBRA SELECT ZEBRA1 DET LVL ZEBRA2 DET LVL ASPECT VF DETAIL LEVEL VF DTL H LE
9. If you want to set a file ID for the data to be saved set the file ID before going to the step 3 For detailed information on setting the file ID see Setting the file ID on page 4 130 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to USER FILE SAVE and push the MENU knob The P00 USER SAVE window appears 7P00 USER SAVE DISPLAY MODE The mark is displayed to the left of POO at the top left of the window In this case you can change the page You can use up to 20 pages from P00 to P19 to save user files in the Memory Stick Each page can hold up to 5 files Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 123 4 Tum the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file number appears and push the MENU knob When POO page is selected POO USER SAVE By pushing the MENU DISPLAY knob when the mark is placed at the left of POO the mark moves to DISPLAY MODE 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired file No and push the MENU knob POO USER SAVE ESC The file number MEMORY STICK ACCESS indicated as NEW FILE DISPLAY MODE gt ALL is vacant The file number where data already has been saved the file name is displayed The message MEMORY STICK ACCESS appears and the ACCESS indicator is on The setting data is saved in the Memory Stick as the user file When the saving is completed the message COMPLETE
10. MAINTENANCE menu This menu contains items for performing camera maintenance operations such as changing the system or using infrequently used paint items FILE menu This menu is for performing file operations such as writing the reference file DIAGNOSIS menu This menu enables you to confirm the VTR status or identify a failed circuit board To return to the TOP menu The following two methods are available e Point the arrow to TOP on the right top on each page then press the MENU knob e Keep pushing the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to the ESCAPE side until the TOP menu appears 4 48 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 6 2 Basic Use of the Menu When you open the cover the MENU ON OFF switch appears If the MENU ON OFF switch is set to ON the USER menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF This section explains operations on the USER menu If an HKDW 702 not supplied and or HKDW 703 not supplied are not equipped with your camcorder some of items on the USER menu pages are not displayed But the operations are the same as those on menus other than the USER menu CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch MENU ON OFF switch MENU knob Cover Controls for use of the basic use of the menu Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 49 1 Switch the MENU ON OFF switch from OFF to ON The USER me
11. mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 4 Tum the MENU knob whether the selected item should appear in the viewfinder display the ON setting or not appear the OFF setting and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark Note that pushing the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST on this page has no effect 5 Toturn the setting of another item ON or OFF repeat steps 3 and 4 6 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover 4 72 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 7 3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Messages You can limit or suppress the messages that give details of setting changes and adjustment progress and results by setting a display mode The conditions under which messages are displayed and their correspondence with the display mode are as follows Setting change and adjustment progress messages and display modes Y Message is displayed N Message is not displayed Message Message Display mode display condition setting 1 2 3 When the filter selection FILTER n where n 1 2 3 4 N N has been changed When the gain setting has GAIN n where n 3dB 0dB N N Y been changed 3dB 6dB 9dB
12. 1 Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in 4 7 9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder on page 4 94 to display the WHITE page of the PAINT menu The WHITE page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item O2ZOWHITE COLOR TEMP lt A gt 3200 COLOR FINE lt A gt 0 R GAIN B GAIN COLOR TEMP COLOR FINE R GAIN B GAIN 4 104 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Item Content COLOR TEMP lt A gt Sets the color temperature for the desired value Adjust the value while looking at the real image because error tends to be bigger for adjustment of high color temperature COLOR FINE lt A gt Adjusts the value more precisely 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 The above table shows the adjustment of the white balance of channel A The items to which lt B gt is attached are used to adjust the white balance of channel B 2 Tum the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 3 Tum the MENU knob to change the desired setting and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the se
13. 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 2 36 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls PRESET REGEN CLOCK preset regeneration clock switch This switch selects whether to set a new time code or to match the existing time code that had been recorded PRESET Starts recording time code values on the tape from the newly set value REGEN Reads the existing time code on the tape and sets the time code starting value accordingly Thus even when there is an indefinite break in recording this setting ensures that time codes on the tape will be continuous Regardless of the setting of the F RUN SET R RUN switch the camcorder operates in R RUN mode CLOCK Makes the time code value coincide with the built in clock Regardless of the F RUN SET R RUN switch setting the camcorder always operates in F RUN mode For more information see To make the time code continuous on page 4 37 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 The time code generator keeps running regardless of the operation state of the VTR Use this position when matching the time code to real time
14. Appendix A 41 Page Items Setting Contents VTR MODE 3 DF NDF DF NDF Sets DF or NDF mode Continued DF Drop frame mode NDF Non drop frame mode EXT LK DF INT EXT Selects either internal setting NDF a or external setting for DF NDF INT Internal EXT External EXT LK UBIT INT EXT Sets whether the LTC UBIT setup value locks to an INT or an EXT source when the time code is locked to an external source INT Internal lock EXT External lock LTC UBIT FIX Sets the data to be recorded TIME in UBIT of LTC FIX Records the data that is set by the user TIME Records the present time VITC UBIT FIX Sets the data to be recorded TIME in UBIT of VITC FIX Records the data that is set by the user TIME Records the present time a Only for a camcorder which operates with the 59 94 format A 42 Appendix Page Items Setting Contents VTR MODE 3 WATCH AUTO OFF ON Matches the time of the built Continued ADJ in clock with the time data of the user bits of an external time code Turns the automatic time correction function of the built in clock on or off UBIT GROUP 000 101 Selects the UBIT GROUP ID ID VTR MODE 4 REC TALLY OFF ON Turns the tally illumination BLINK control on or off in the event of BATTERY BEFORE END TAPE BEFORE END REC START OFF ON Turns on or off the alarm STOP sound at REC START STOP MO
15. Checking the Recording Playback 3 3 1 Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording Recording Review sessssssesseseseeseserresesreseserrereseeresese 3 55 3 3 2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor Playback in Color sssssssssessssesesesresesrsreresresesrsseseseesese 3 56 Recording the Recording Start Time Code onto the Memory Label Tele File scscssssssssssssscssssssesssssescssessevessessesesees 3 58 Freezing a Picture during Playback scsscsssssssesseeseees 3 63 Setting the Stand by off Timer During Rec Pause 3 66 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 2 Recording Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance 4 1 4 1 1 Adjusting the Black Balance 4 1 2 Adjusting the White Balance i Setting the Electronic Shutter s e ssosesesosesososssossesesosesesosesese 4 2 1 Shutter Modes wo eseesseeesesesscseseseeecsesesseesseseeee 4 2 2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment Adjusting the Audio Level s Setting the Time Data 4 36 4 5 1 Setting the Time Code 4 5 2 Saving the Real Time in the Time Code 4 38 4 5 3 Setting the User Bits cccseseeceseeeceeeseeseeeeeeeaeereeees 4 39 4 5 4 Synchronizing the Time Code seeeceseeseeseeseneeeeeees 4 41 Table of Contents 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 4 10 Menu Disp
16. S100UTR MODE 5 LTC UB MARKER 0 REC START MARK SHOT MARKER 1 SHOT MARKER 2 SHOT TIME DISP MD HM 6 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of LTC UB MARKER changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 17 7 Tum the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired setting appears The setting changes in the following sequence SET ALL gt OFF S10OUTR MODE 5 LTC UB MARKER REC_START MARK SHOT MARKER 1 SHOT MARKER 2 SHOT TIME DISP Item Contents SET Determines whether or not markers are recorded for the items REC START MARK SHOT MARKER 1 and SHOT MARKER 2 which appear when you select SET ALL Records the recording start markers good shot marker 1 and good shot maker 2 OFF Does not record any markers When you select SET go to step 8 When you select ALL or OFF go to step 9 8 Set the marker s to be recorded to ON 3 18 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the marker to be set S1Q0OUTR MODE 5S LTC UB MARKER REC_ START MARK SHOT MARKER 1 SHOT MARKER 2 SHOT TIME DISP Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counter clockwise until the desired setting appears To record the marker to the tape select ON To not record the marker select OFF Push the MENU k
17. For instructions on how to select whether or not the signal is output from this connector ON OFF refer to the OUTPUT SEL page of the USER menu For details see 4 8 2 Selecting the Output Signals on page 4 101 REMOTE remote control connector 8 pin Connect the RM B150 Remote Control Unit not supplied which makes VTR control possible TEST OUT test output connector BNC type This connector outputs the HD Y black and white signal When an HKDW 702 extension board not supplied is installed the output signal can be selected as a down converted analog composite color or HD Y signal on the OUTPUT SEL page of the USER menu Depending on the internal board and menu settings the menu time code and shot data can be displayed over the image on the monitor You can use this connector to synchronize the time code of an external VTR to the time code of the camcorder For instructions on how to select the test output signal when an HKDW 702 is installed see 4 8 2 Selecting the Output Signals on page 4 101 2 24 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls GENLOCK IN genlock input connector BNC type This connector inputs an HD reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment Use the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock H phase phase of Horizontal sync signal For details refer to the Maintenance Manual not supplie
18. Or push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE side All settings or changes are discarded and the TIME DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu appears 4 8 7 Selecting the Lens File The LENS FILE page of the USER menu allows you to change the lens file according to the lens in use T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Tum the MENU knob until the LENS FILE page appears and push the MENU knob The LENS FILE page appears The name and the f stop iris setting of the lens currently selected appears 14O0LENS FILE LENS FILE SELECT F ID Oooooo0000000000 4 116 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to LENS FILE SELECT and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark Turn the MENU knob until the lens file No in use appears and push the MENU knob The mark changes to the mark and the mark at the left of the lens No changes to a mark The selected lens file is loaded To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 117 4 9 Saving Loading User Menu Data to from Memory Stick The camcorder is equipped with a memory stick drive which
19. e To prevent data loss make backups of data frequently In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data e 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 Note that there are certain restrictions on recording stage performances and other entertainment events even if they are recorded for personal use only A 52 Appendix Index A AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor 1 10 2 1 5 1 5 5 AC DN2B AC Adaptor 1 10 2 1 5 1 5 6 Accessory attachments 2 3 AC power supply 1 10 5 5 Adjusting the flange focal length 5 15 Adjustments and settings for recording assigning the functions to the ASSIGN 1 2 switches 4 109 audio level 4 28 black balance and white balance 4 1 electronic shutter 4 12 memory stick operations 4 118 menu display on the viewfinder screen 4 46 selecting the output signals 4 101 setting the color temperature 4 104 setting the date time of the internal clock 4 114 Setting the stand by off timer during rec pause 3 66 specifying an offset for the auto white balance setting 4 106 status display on the viewfinder screen 4 64 time data 4 35 ADVANCE button 2 36 ALARM volume control 2 9 Aliasing 1 9 ALL menu 4 46 Anto
20. gt 40M lt gt 50M lt gt 1H 2H gt 3H gt 4H lt gt 5H lt gt 7H lt gt 10H gt 15H gt 20H gt 30H lt gt 40H gt 50H gt 70H gt 100H where M means minutes 5M is 5 minutes and H means hours 1H is one hour 3 32 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 11 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of setting changes to a mark and the mark at the left of TAKE TOTAL TIME changes to a mark 1 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to REC TIME O2OFUNCTIONI ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt EZ FC ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt F MIC FRONT MIC SELECT KON DF NDF i END SEARCH OFF LOOP INTVAL_REC A INT TAKE _ TOTAL TIME REC TIME PRE LIGHTING 13 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of REC TIME changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 14 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired time to be recorded on the tape appears If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise REC TIME changes in the following sequence 5 SEC 10SEC gt 15SEC 20SEC gt 30SEC gt 40SEC gt 50SEC gt IMIN lt gt 2MIN lt 38MIN lt gt 39MIN lt gt 40MIN for 59 941 fomrat 48MIN for 501I format where SEC means seconds 5SEC is 5 seconds and MIN means minutes 1 MIN is one minute Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 33 You cannot set a
21. 99 to 0 to 99 Turns the VF detail function on or off and adjusts the level VF DTL H LEVEL Adjusts the VF H detail 99 to 0 to 99 VF DTL V LEVEL Adjusts the VF V detail 99 to 0 to 99 a When you use the viewfinder which is not equipped with the ZEBRA switch turns the display on or off using this item When you use the viewfinder with the ZEBRA switch the latest operation between the ZEBRA switch and this menu operation is effective b The sharpness setting in the viewfinder does not affect the recorded image Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 79 3 Tum the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 4 Tum the MENU knob to change the desired setting and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 5 Tocontinue setting other items repeat steps 3 and 4 6 To end menu operations turn the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover 4 80 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 7 6 Recording Superimposed Shot Data in Color Bars In the SHOT DISP page of the USER menu you can select which shot data is recorded superimposed on the color bars You can also se
22. About 6 seconds before About 4 seconds before for 59 941 format About 5 seconds before for 501 25PsF format 5 seconds About 5 seconds before About 4 seconds before for 59 941 format About 5 seconds before for 501 25PsF format 4 seconds 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 About 1 seconds before About 1 seconds before 0 seconds About 0 seconds before About 0 seconds before e After selecting the Loop Rec mode immediately changing the Loop Rec 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 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 21 During playback or recording review the picture data is not stored in the HKDW 703 s memory Picture data corresponding to the duration of playback or recording review will not be in memory and will not be recorded to tape To set the Loop Rec mode Follow the procedure below to turn Loop Rec mode on MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch Switches to be used for settings 1 Open the cover first Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the viewfinder screen when the last menu operation ende
23. Contact your dealer or a Sony service representative for more information about inspections 6 14 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 3 Periodic Inspection In order to utilize the capability and obtain the best performance of the camcorder and to prolong the life of the camcorder and the cassette tape periodic inspection is recommended 6 3 1 Hours Meter To display the hours meter on the viewfinder proceed as follows It is recommended to use the hour meter indication as a guide for periodic inspection T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob lt TOP MENU gt USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZE ALL OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE ETLE DIAGNOSIS 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to DIAGNOSIS then push the MENU knob When the DIAGNOSIS menu is used for the first time the CONTENTS page appears Or if you have used the DIAGNOSIS menu before the page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears 3 When the CONTENTS page is displayed push the MENU knob once then turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to HOURS METER and then push the MENU knob Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 15 When any page of the DIAGNOSIS menu is displayed turn the MENU knob until the HOURS METER page appears The following items are indicated Indication Meaning DRUM RUNNING XXXXH __ Total duration of drum rotation in units of hour TAPE RUNNING XXXXH Total duration of tape transport
24. If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise the number changes in the following sequence M gt 1SEC gt 2SEC 3SEC 4SEC gt SSEC lt gt 6SEC 7SEC 8SEC gt 9SEC gt 10SEC gt 15SEC 20SEC gt 30SEC gt 40SEC gt 50SEC gt IMIN lt gt 2MIN gt 3MIN lt gt 4MIN gt SMIN gt 6MIN lt gt 7MIN lt gt 8MIN lt gt 9MIN lt gt 10MIN gt 15MIN lt gt 20MIN gt 30MIN gt 40MIN gt 50MIN gt 1H lt gt 2H gt 3H gt 4H gt 5H gt 6H lt gt 12H lt gt 24H When a trigger interval time other than M is displayed the camcorder is in continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode The TALLY indicator green flashes 1 flash second 3 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of setting changes to a mark and the mark at the left of TRIGGER INTERVAL changes to a mark 3 46 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to PRE LIGHTING O2OFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt EZ FC ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt z FMI FRONT MIC SELECT NONG DF NDF END SEARCH OFF LOOP INTVAL_ REC M INT NUMBER OF FRAME 2 TRIGGER INTERUAL TSEC PRE LIGHTING OFF 5 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of PRE LIGHTING changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 6 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the des
25. Index 1 5 Power supply See also Battery Anton Bauer Ultralight System 5 6 dead battery 5 4 power supply 2 1 using the AC 550 550CE AC adaptor 1 10 5 5 using the AC DN2B AC adaptor 1 10 5 6 using the BP L60A Battery Pack 1 10 5 1 Precautions 1 7 PRESET REGEN CLOCK switch 2 37 Protecting filter 6 12 Putting on the rain cover 5 34 R Real time 4 37 4 114 REAR TALLY switch 2 41 Recording basic procedure 3 6 cassette tape 3 1 A 6 checking the recording 3 55 continuous recording 3 12 continuous recording on previous cut RE TAKE function 3 52 interval recording 3 28 recording start marker 3 20 recording start time code 3 58 searching for the last recorded portion End search function 3 53 1 6 Index shooting pictures at intervals Interval Rec function 3 28 3 40 shooting and recording playback functions 2 14 starting a shoot with a few seconds of pre stored picture Loop Rec function 3 20 superimposed shot data 4 81 Recording review 3 55 Recording run See F RUN SET R RUN switch Reference video signal 4 40 REMOTE connector 2 24 Remote control connecting a remote control unit 5 36 RM B150 Remote Control Unit 1 10 2 24 5 36 5 38 A 7 RESET button 2 36 RE TAKE function 3 52 REW button and indicator 2 27 RF indicator 2 43 6 14 RM B150 1 10 2 24 5 36 5 38 A 7 S Safety zone marker 2 16 SCENE file loading 4 145 resetting the camcorder setting to the standard setting 4 150
26. Page Items Setting Contents VTR MODE 2 REAR1 WRR_ SIDE1 Selects any of these knobs Continued LEVEL FRONT to adjust the audio level of F S1 the equipment that is connected to the wireless microphone and whatever is connected to the AUDIO IN CH 1 connector on the rear panel SIDE 1 Adjust it with the LEVEL knob left side on the side panel FRONT Adjust it with the MIC LEVEL knob on the front panel F S1 It can be adjusted using either the LEVEL knob left side or the MIC LEVEL knob The two knobs are linked to each other A 40 Appendix Page Items Setting Contents VTR MODE 2 REAR2 WRR SIDE2 Selects any of these knobs to Continued LEVEL FRONT adjust the audio level of the F S2 equipment that is connected to the wireless microphone and whatever is connected to the AUDIO IN CH 2 connector on the rear panel SIDE 2 Adjust it with the LEVEL knob right side on the side panel FRONT Adjust it with the MIC LEVEL knob on the front panel F S2 It can be adjusted using either the LEVEL knob right side or the MIC LEVEL knob The two knobs are linked to each other VTR MODE 3 TC OUT AUTO Selects the time code signal GENE 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
27. appears and the ACCESS indicator also goes off 4 124 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording If no Memory Stick has been inserted the message NO MEMORY STICK will appear Insert a Memory Stick When you select the file number where the data has been saved The message OVERWRITE OK YES NO appears In this case the mark is placed at the left of NO and NO blinks To stop overwriting press the MENU knob To overwrite move the mark to YES YES blinks and push the MENU knob You can select the contents of the user file to be displayed on the page For details see Selecting the display contents on page 4 132 To cancel the saving and return to the USER FILE page Before pushing the MENU knob in step 5 move the mark to ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and push the MENU knob The USER FILE page appears again and the mark is placed at the USER FILE SAVE item 6 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover 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 settings which are not to be saved in the Memory Stick For details see the Maintenance Manual Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 125 If data cannot be saved If one of the following error messages appears when you push the MENU
28. the XLR connection automatic detection function does not work correctly Continued Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 9 7 Checking the functions of the user bits and time code T Set the user bits as required For more information see 4 5 3 Setting the User Bits on page 4 38 2 Set the time code For more information see 4 5 1 Setting the Time Code on page 4 35 3 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to R RUN 4 Press the VTR START button and check that the tape starts and that the counter indication changes 5 Press the VIR START button again and check that the tape stops and that the counter indication also stops changing 6 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to F RUN and check that the counter indication changes regardless of whether the tape is running 7 Set the DISPLAY switch to DATA and the DATA DISPLAY switch to U BIT and check that the user bit value that was set is displayed 6 10 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 2 Maintenance 6 2 1 Cleaning the Video Heads To clean the video heads use a Sony BCT HD12CL Cleaning Cassette Follow the instructions given with the cleaning cassette as incorrect or excessive use could damage the video heads To clean the heads follow the procedure below T Load the cleaning cassette according to the procedure described in Loading a cassette page 3 1 2 After the cleaning cassette is inserted the tape runs automatically in PLAY mode for about 3 seconds to clean t
29. 2 2 Accessory Attachment 2 3 Audio Functions 2 4 Shooting and Recording Playback Functions ssessessessessesse 2 14 2 5 Menu Operating Section e esesesesososesosososososososososesososesososesosese 2 29 2 6 Time Code System 2 7 Warnings and Indications 2 39 2 8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel 2 42 2 9 Indicators on the Viewfinder eesesessoseseosesesroseseoseseoreseseosesee 2 46 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 1 About Cassettes s sssesssessseessessseosseesseesscosreossessseosseeseesseeosseeseeese 3 1 3 1 1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette ec eeeeeeeeseeneeeetees 3 1 3 1 2 Preventing Accidental Erasure 3 5 3 2 Recording esesesosesoeo00 3 2 1 Basic Procedures 3 6 3 2 2 Continuous Recording 3 12 3 2 3 Recording Good Shot Markers 3 15 3 2 4 Recording a Recording Start Marker 00 0 seeeceseeeeeeee 3 20 3 2 5 Starting a Shoot with a Few Seconds of Pre Stored Picture Data Loop Rec Function When Using an HKDW 703 Extension Board omanesa ni an n a 3 20 Continued Table of Contents 1 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 2 6 Shooting Pictures at Intervals Interval Rec Function When Using an HKDW 703 oo eeeeeeseeeeteeeeeeneeneeeees 3 28 3 2 7 Continuous Recording on the Previous Cut 3 52 3 2 8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in the Recording Pause Mode End Search Function 3 53
30. 6 Maintenance Specifications Power voltage 12 9 V DC Power consumption HDW 730 33 W with 12 V DC supply when recording HDW 750 750P 34 W with 12 V DC supply when recording Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 25 to 85 relative humidity Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Mass Approx 5 4 kg 11 lb 14 oz with viewfinder cassette and BP L60A Battery Pack gt Dimensions gt 5 3 K T CoN 5 iv z jo 2 x lt 37 m E 308 345 Dimensions in mm Appendix A 1 Video Camera Section General Imager 2 3 type CCD with 2 000 000 pixels Effective picture elements 1920 H x 1080 V Imager Configuration RGB 3 CCDs Spectral system F1 4 prism system with quartz filter Built in filters CC filter A Cross filter B 3200K C 4300K D 6300K ND filter 1 Clear 2 Y4ND 3 1 6 ND 4 1 64 ND Lens mount Special bayonet type Sensitivity 89 9 reflection chart 2000 1x F10 standard A 2 Appendix VTR Section General Usable cassette tapes BCT 22HD 40HD 2 inch HDCAM cassette tapes Tape speed Approx 96 7 mm s at 30 frames for 59 941 format Approx 80 6 mm s at 25 frames for 501 25PsF format Record playback time 40 minutes using BCT 40HD video cassette for 59 941 format 48 minutes using BCT 40HD video cassette for 501 25PsF format F
31. ALARM volume control is at the minimum position For more information refer to the Maintenance Manual not supplied MONITOR volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone volume for sounds other than the alarm sound At the minimum position no sound can be heard MONITOR audio channel select switch CH 1 2 CH 3 4 audio channel 1 2 audio channel 3 4 select switch MONITOR CH 1 CH 3 i MIX4 mix MONITOR switch CH 27 CH 4 CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch CH 1 2 CH 3 4 MONITOR switch and CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch This switch decides the audio channel to be selected by the MONITOR switch CH 1 2 Audio channels 1 and 2 CH 3 4 Audio channels 3 and 4 The following settings depend on the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch setting The signal output to the AUDIO OUT connector is switched CH 1 2 Audio channels 1 and 2 CH 3 4 Audio channels 3 and 4 e The audio signal indicated by the audio level meter in the display window is switched 2 10 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls MONITOR switch This switch selects the audio output to the speaker or earphone CH 1 2 CH 3 4 MONITOR switch Audio output position position CH 1 2 CH 1 Audio channel 1 MIX Mix sound of channels 1 and 2 CH 2 Audio channel 2 CH 3 4 CH 3 Audio channel 3 MIX Mix sound of channels 3 and 4 CH 4 Audio channel 4 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and C
32. APERTURE OFF ON Turns the aperture function on or off FLARE ON OFF Turns the flare function on or off EVS OFF ON Turns the EVS shutter on or off TEST SAW OFF Selects the test signal ANALOG DIGITAL Appendix A 19 Page Items Setting Contents WHITE COLOR Color Sets the temperature of TEMP lt A gt temperature WHITE A display COLOR 99 to 99 Adjusts the value more FINE lt A gt precisely when the color temperature adjustment through COLOR TEMP is not satisfactory R GAIN lt A gt 99 to 99 Only the value of R GAIN is changed B GAIN lt A gt 99 to 99 Only the value of B GAIN is changed COLOR Color Sets the temperature of TEMP lt B gt temperature WHITE B display COLOR 99 to 99 Adjusts the value more FINE lt B gt precisely when the color temperature adjustment through COLOR TEMP is not satisfactory R GAIN lt B gt 99 to 99 Only the value of R GAIN is changed B GAIN lt B gt 99 to 99 Only the value of B GAIN is changed A 20 Appendix Page Items Setting Contents BLACK MASTER 99 to 99 Adjusts the master black BLACK level R BLACK 99 to 99 Adjusts the R black level B BLACK 99 to 99 Adjusts the B black level MASTER 99 to 99 Adjusts the flare level of the FLARE master R FLARE 99 to 99 Adjusts the R flare level G FLARE 99 to 99 Ad
33. FUNCTION 1 page appears When a question mark appears at the left of the title page you can switch the pages Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise to display the desired page O2OFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt EZ FC ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt F MIC FRONT MIC SELECT MONO DF NDF DE END SEARCH OFF LOOP INTVAL REC OFF The DF NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only for a camcorder which operates with the 59 941 format that is HDW 750 and HDW 730 which operates with the 59 941 format In this manual menu operation is explained using the menus of a camcorder which operates with the 59 941 format 3 Push the MENU knob The mark appears at the left of the currently selected item and the mark appears at the left of the setting O2OFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt EZ FE ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt v FMIC gall ike SELECT nee ENO NBEARCH OFF LOOP INTUAL REC OFF 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to LOOP INTVAL REC 3 30 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 5 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of LOOP INTVAL REC changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark O2OFUNCTIONI ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt EZ FC ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt FRONT MIC SELECT DF NDF END SEARCH LOOP INTVAL REC 6 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until A INT appears If you turn the MENU k
34. HDW 730 750 750P in emergencies only when an HKDW 702 not supplied is attached Some functions are not available with this viewfinder e The camcorder has the ASSIGN 1 2 switches which can be assigned functions 1 1 2 VTR Features The VTR features of this camcorder are described below e Use of the HDCAM format allows high performance HD digital recording and playback while preserving the same ease of use as conventional camcorder equipment e The same cassette size S size as Digital BETACAM can be used to achieve a long recording time of approximately 40 minutes for 59 941 format and 48 minutes for 501 25PsF format e No playback adaptor is needed to see the color playback image on the monitor screen The 4 times normal speed search function provides quick positioning of the tape e LTC and VITC recording and LTC playback can be performed e 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 1 LTC Longitudinal Time Code 2 VITC Vertical Interval Time Code 1 4 Chapter 1 Overview e 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 e Compatible with the Tele File Memory Label system By pressing the RET button on the lens while recording the timecode valid when you pressed the button is recorded on a MLB 1
35. INS DEL 4 86 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Turn the MENU knob until the J mark moves to the character position that you want to select then push the MENU knob Example To change the S to D B ESC Move the mark toD D appears under the mark e mark ABCDEFGH I JKLMNOPARSTUVU XYZ 0123456789 8 x lt gt 0 ESHOT ID NAME END RET INS DEL ID 1 ESC Push the MENU 4 knob ESHOT ID NAME END The mark changes to the ABCDEFGH I JKLMNOPQ RSTUVUW mark XYZ 0123456789 amp 0 k r ia KTO RET INS DEL Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 87 To enter a space Move the J mark over the INS then push the MENU knob The space is entered in the position under the mark on the character entry row When there is a character under the mark the space is entered in that position and that and subsequent characters move to the right one at a time ID 1 ESC ESHOT IDNAME E END ABCDEFGH I JKLMNOPARSTUVUW Move the mark over XYZ 0123456789 4 amp x INS Push the MENU knob ID 1 ESC 7 ESHOT ID NAMEE END Space ABCDEFGH I JKLMNOPQRSTUVW XYZ 0123456789 amp O k 1 lt gt 70 M RET INS DEL Move the l mark over RET then push the MENU knob The mark over the space on the character entry row changes to a l mark 4 88 Chapter 4 Adju
36. 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 4 26 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 6 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Or close the cover of the Menu Operating section The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder To reduce the influence to the auto iris due to shooting a high luminance subject When shooting a high luminance subject the auto iris closes too much and a white crush may occur on the image In such a case you can reduce the influence to the auto iris by setting CLIP HIGH LIGHT to ON on the AUTO IRIS page of the USER menu Since the level exceeding a certain level is clipped the influence to the auto iris is reduced Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 27 4 4 Adjusting the Audio Level Setting the AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 switches to AUTO automatically adjusts the input levels of the audio signal to be recorded in audio channel CH 1 or CH 2 You can also adjust the audio level manually For the audio level of the signal to be recorded in audio channel CH 3 or CH 4 Only automatic adjustment of the audio level is available When the CH 1 2 CH 3 4
37. Its excellent image quality sensitivity portability and dust and water proof construction make it ideal as a camcorder for ENG and EFP in the same way as the earlier BV W 400A 400AP The introduction of a new integrated circuit technology LSTI for processing HD digital signals improves the image quality even further and simplifies setup initialization operations M Q oy 1 1 1 Camera Features The features of the HDW 730 750 750P camera are described below e 2 3 type Power HAD sensor CCDs with 2 000 000 picture elements provide a compact and lightweight unit with excellent image quality The HDW 750 750P uses FIT type CCDs and the HDW 730 uses IT type CCDs e Existing 2 3 inch lenses can be used e A new integrated circuit technology for digital signal processing has improved picture quality and functionability e A setup menu enables you to control features such as status displays messages and markers to select various types of settings to toggle switches and to operate a Memory Stick 1 The HDW 730 can operate with either the 59 941 or the SOI format The HDW 750 operates with the 59 941 format The HDW 750P can operate with either the 501 or the 25PsF format The descriptions given in this manual apply to all models any differences being clearly noted in the text 2 Power HAD Power Hole Accumulated Diode Power HAD is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation 3 CCD Charge Coupled Device
38. MENU CUSTOMIZE then push the MENU knob When the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu is first used the CONTENTS page appears Follow the procedure below Or if you have already used the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu the page that was on the screen when the last USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 55 3 When the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to one of USER 2 to USER 5 then push the MENU knob When another page is displayed turn the MENU knob until the desired page of USER 2 to USER 5 appears then push the MENU knob Example When you select the USER 2 page QSOUSER2 EDIT Add New Item 4 After confirming the mark at the left of Add New Item push the MENU knob The page on which you can add items appears 27OBLACK ESC eee SELECT ITEM eee MASTER BLACK R BLACK B BLACK MASTER FLARE R FLARE G FLARE B FLARE FLARE Q 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N HD TESTOUT SEL 4 56 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 5 Add the items Turn the MENU knob until the page that has the desired items appears then push the MENU knob Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired item then push the MENU knob The USER 2 page appears again The newly added item is displayed and Add New Item is displayed under the new item
39. Operation Warnings on page 6 18 for more information about the relationships between the operation of the indicator and the meanings of the indications Display panel VTR error messages battery status tape status audio level time data and so forth are displayed on this panel For more information see 2 8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel on page 2 42 REAR TALLY indicator This indicator is identical to the BACK TALLY indicator when the BACK TALLY switch is set to ON Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 41 2 8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel Tape status battery status and level indicators 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 PB VITC NDF EXT LK HOLD SEM R switch is set to CH 1 2 the moman nany audio channel level 2 is lier a a A E 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 BBB RF SERVO HUMID SLACK 4 Peak ap 2 Fully charged Nearly dead BATT flashes Dead battery battery must be charged BATT and E flash Tape status indicator TAPE mHENEEERE Ful
40. Parts and Controls 2 3 LIGHT connector 2 pin female Connect the cable of the Anton Bauer Ultralight System attached to the light shoe The system operates with lights powered by 12 V witha 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 QO Lens mount cap Remove this cap by pushing up on the lens locking lever For protection from dust always insert this cap when no lens is mounted LENS connector 12 pin Fit the lens cable to this connector Contact your Sony representative for more information about the lens you are using Tripod mount When using the unit on a tripod attach the supplied tripod adaptor Shoulder pad You can move the shoulder pad forwards or backwards by loosening the two screws Do this to ensure the best balance when shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder Do not remove screws instead of loosening them If you have removed them be sure to use the screws you removed or screws of the same length 8 mm If you fasten the shoulder pad using longer screws they may damage parts inside the unit 2 4 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 3 Audio Functions Audio functions 1 Microphone This is a super cardioid directional stereo microphone with an extern
41. 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 appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder The settings for the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode are maintained until changed However if you switch the camcorder power off Manual Interval Rec mode settings are cleared except for the NUMBER OF FRAME setting and the single trigger mode selection To use the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec function again after switching on the power perform steps to 2 Camcorder operation in the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode Follow the procedure below to shoot a picture in the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode 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 page 3 6 secure the camcorder so that it will not move 3 44 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 2 Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens The camcorder starts recording
42. Total time for shooting TAKE TOTAL TIME __ Y __ _ ___ _ Shooting interval a Time for recording on the tape REC TIME 3 38 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Notes on Auto Interval Rec mode Take note of the following points e Time code In Auto Interval Rec mode the internal time code generator runs in R RUN mode regardless of how the F RUN SET R RUN switch is set The real time of the shooting is saved in the user bits When you need to set the internal clock use the TIME DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu For details see 4 8 6 Setting the Date Time of the Internal Clock on page 4 114 e Audio The audio signal is not recorded in Auto Interval Rec mode e Cassette control buttons While recording in Auto Interval Rec mode the green tally indicator in the viewfinder flashes 4 flashes second you cannot use cassette control buttons EJECT REW F FWD PLAY and STOP To use the cassette control buttons stop Auto interval recording by pressing the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens e Menu operation While recording in Auto Interval Rec mode the green tally indicator in the viewfinder flashes 4 flashes second you cannot change the settings of LOOP INTVAL REC TAKE TOTAL TIME and REC TIME To change the settings stop Auto interval recording by pressing the VTR START button or VTR button on t
43. VTR START button or VTR button the camcorder stores preset number of frames at the preset trigger intervals However 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 for about 5 seconds in memory and actually records the stored picture data on the tape Thus the tape runs intermittently The REC indicator red is on while the camcorder is capturing the picture in the memory Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 49 To stop the recording in the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode You can stop the recording in the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode using the following two methods However the tape may continue to run to record the picture data stored in the memory at the instant the tape stopped e Press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens e Set the POWER switch to OFF Notes on Manual Interval Rec mode Take note of the following points which are common to the single trigger mode and continuous trigger mode Any differences are clearly noted if any e 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 the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode the real time of the shooting is sav
44. and Playback 2 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until M INT appears O2OFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt EZ FC ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt F MIC FRONT MIC SELECT MONO DF NDF DF END SEARCH OFF LOOP INTVAL REC tee NUMBER OF FRAME 1 TRIGGER INTERVAL SMIN PRE LIGHTING OFF If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise the setting changes in the following sequence OFF LOOP gt A INT lt gt M INT When M INT appears the camcorder turns in Manual Interval Rec mode and the TALLY indicator green flashes NUMBER OF FRAME TRIGGER INTERVAL and PRE LIGHTING appear under LOOP INTERVAL REC 3 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of LOOP INTVAL REC changes to a gt mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark In this case you can select another item Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 41 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to NUMBER OF FRAME O2OFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt EZ FC ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt F MIC FRONT MIC SELECT MONO DF NDF DF END SEARCH OFF LOOP INTVAL REC on NUMBER OF FRAME 1 TRIGGER INTERVAL SMIN PRE LIGHTING R OFF 5 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of NUMBER OF FRAME changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 6 Tum the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired number of frames to
45. at the left of the setting changes to a mark Any of 3 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 36 or 42 dB can be set for each of the L M and H positions in any sequence For TURBO any of 3 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 36 or 42 dB can be selected To change the gain corresponding to another switch position return to step 3 5 To end menu operations turn the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover 4 100 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 8 2 Selecting the Output Signals The OUTPUT SEL page of the USER menu allows you to select the type of video signals from the VBS SDI OUT connector and the TEST OUT connector these settings are effective only when the HKDW 702 is installed You can also set whether or not the video signal is output from the HD SDI OUT connector Follow the procedure below to select the output signal T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turm the MENU knob until the OUTPUT SEL page appears and push the MENU knob The OUTPUT SEL page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item O1OOUTPUT SEL HD SDI OUT OFF REAR BNC OUT SEL TEST QUT SELECT DOWN CON MODE LETTR Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 101 Item Content HD SDI OUT Sets whether or not the video signal is output from th
46. below FILTER selector outer setting and CC filter selection FILTER selector outer setting CC filter selection A Cross filter B 3200K 0 4300K D 6300K a A type of special effect filter Generates a cross hair light ray on a highlighted portion FILTER selector inner setting and ND filter selection FILTER selector inner setting ND filter selection Clear 2 1 4 ND 3 1 16 ND 4 1 64 ND Examples of shooting conditions and appropriate filters Shooting condition CC filter ND filter Sunrise and sunset B 3200 k 1 clear inside studio Clear skies C 4300 K or 2 1 4 ND or D 6300 K 3 1 16 ND Cloudy or raining D 6300 K 1 clear or 2 1 4 ND Very bright conditions C 4300 K or 3 1 16 ND or such as snow at high D 6300 K 4 1 64 ND altitudes or at the seashore Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 19 SHUTTER selector Set this selector to ON to use the electronic shutter Set it to SEL to switch the shutter speed or mode setting within the range that has been previously set from the setup menu When this selector is adjusted the new setting will be indicated on the setting change adjustment progress message display area for about 3 seconds For more information about the shutter speed and mode settings see 4 2 Setting the Electronic Shutter on page 4 12 AUTO W B BAL automatic white black balance a
47. cable or cut power to the AC adaptor during recording recording of picture data ends the instant the tape is stopped The recorded picture data is interrupted before the recording stop point For this reason make sure you do not change the battery while recording When the tape runs out during recording Please note that picture data at the instant the tape stopped is not recorded if the tape runs out and the camcorder stops The recorded picture data is interrupted before the recording stop point Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 27 3 2 6 Shooting Pictures at Intervals Interval Rec Function When Using an HKDW 703 Inserting an optional HKDW 703 extension board not supplied in the camcorder enables the camcorder to record pictures intermittently There are two kinds of Interval Rec mode e Auto Interval Rec mode In Auto Interval Rec mode pictures are automatically shot a frame at a time at the specified interval and stored in memory To use this function you must set the total time for shooting TAKE TOTAL TIME and the time to be recorded on the tape REC TIME on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu e Manual Interval Rec mode There are two kinds of Manual Interval Rec mode 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
48. confirm the remaining capacity on the memory label until the TELE FILE page of the FILE menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen The TELE FILE page appears 10 TELE FILE TOP TELE FILE CLEAR EXEC ID SIZE 1KBYTE REMAIN 100 STATUS STANDBY 2 Turn the MENU knob to move mark to TELE FILE CLEAR then push the MENU knob 10 TELE FILE TOP CLEAR DATA OK YES NO TELE FILE CLEAR DEXEC IKBYTE 100 STANDBY The message CLEAR DATA OK YES NO appears In this case the mark is displayed on the front of NO and NO blinks Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 61 3 Turn the MENU knob to move gt mark to YES YES blinks then push the MENU knob The data recorded on the memory label is cleared 100 appears at the REMAIN column e When the memory label is protected from accidental erasure you cannot clear recorded data e The time code data is cleared However the memory label ID is not cleared 3 62 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 5 Freezing a Picture during Playback Pressing the STOP button during playback stops playback and freezes the picture The VTR MODE 4 page of the MAINTENANCE menu allows you to set the freeze frame mode where you can view the frozen picture during playback Performing the settings required for freezing the picture 1 Follow steps to 4 in Recording markers to the tape
49. consult a Sony representative FILE ERROR The Memory Stick contains flashing data that cannot be loaded with this camcorder Do not try to load data saved with another camcorder Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 129 Setting the File ID Before data is saved to a Memory Stick it is useful to set a file ID for the Memory Stick to identify it When data is saved to a Memory Stick a file ID is saved to the Memory Stick together with the data 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to F ID on the USER FILE page 13OUSER FILE USER FILE LOAD EXEC USER FILE SAVE EXEC F ID QO00000000000000 USER PRESET EXEC 2 Push the MENU knob The F ID window where you can set the file ID appears ESC END ABCDEFGH I JKLMNOPQRSTUVUW XYZ 0123456789 amp 0 x 1 lt gt 0 RET INS DEL 4 130 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 3 Follow the procedure of steps 4 and 5 described in 4 7 7 Setting the Shot ID on page 4 84 to enter the file ID Execute the file ID before saving data in the Memory Stick Otherwise the file ID is not saved with the other data 4 When you finish entering the file ID turn the MENU knob to move the l mark to END then push the MENU knob The USER FILE page appears 130USER FILE USER FILE SAVE EXEC USER FILE LOAD D EXEC DOUOOOUOUOUOU000 USER PRESET File ID set in step
50. during adjustment and after adjustment For information about the display item selection see 4 7 2 Selecting the Display Items on page 4 70 For information about setting change and adjustment progress messages see 4 7 3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Messages on page 4 73 For information about marker display see 4 7 4 Setting the Marker Display on page 4 75 4 64 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 7 1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen All items that can be displayed on the viewfinder screen are shown below E I HDW 750 mi or o eT and appear only when color bars are displayed Extender EX is displayed when a lens extender is used Zoom position indicator This indicator indicates the approximate position of the variator of the zoom lens between wide angle and telephoto Color temperature This shows the currently selected color temperature UHF wireless microphone reception level This shows reception level of the wireless microphone when the UHF wireless microphone is attached using four W which appear at the right of W When four MM are lit the receiving condition is good 1 Zoom position indicator This indicator appears only when you use a lens that has a zoom position display function 2 Variator A group of lenses that are moved to adjust the focal lengt
51. e During auto interval recording mode once the VTR stops b During playback fast forward or rewind f The current format of the camcorder and the format with which the tape has been recorded are displayed in turn on the time counter display c Also 5 0 appears for the tape remaining indication d During recording or stop mode 6 18 Chapter 6 Maintenance Operation error messages An operation or error message is displayed in the operation error message display area in the viewfinder Operation error message Meaning AUTO INTERVAL M S Indicates the camera is in the Auto Interval Rec mode M S indicates the shooting interval MANU INTERVAL FRAME Indicates the camera is in the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode FRAME indicates the number of frames INTERVAL S M H FRAME_ Indicates the camera is in the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode S M H indicates the trigger interval and FRAME indicates the number of frames LOW LIGHT Appears depending on the setting to indicate the subject illumination is inadequate TAPE REC INH Appears when recording on a write protected cassette TELE FILE MEMORY FULL Appears when you load a cassette with a full memory label TELE FILE NEAR FULL Appears when you load a cassette with a memory label that is nearly full Retake Search Failed Appears when the camcorder fails to position the tape a
52. is displayed Lights in the following way when the HOLD button is pressed 00 00 00 00 Time counter display Shows the time code CTL user bits and real time The table on the next page lists the details of the displayed items and switch settings a Only for an HDW 750 HDW 730 which operates with the 59 941 format Time code displays 2 44 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 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 4 35 Switch settings related to time code and displayed information DISPLAY DATA DISPLAY Displayed switch position switch position information 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 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 45 2 9 Indicators on the Viewfinder Indicators on the Viewfinder TALLY indicator This indicator lights in green when the camcorder is in Loop Rec mode Also this indicator blinks in green when the camcorder is in auto Interval Rec mode or manual Interval Rec m
53. is in the recording pause mode simply pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens continues recording at exactly the next frame In other cases you first need to position the tape at an appropriate point When the camcorder is in the recording pause mode Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens positions the tape at the appropriate point automatically However the time taken before recording starts depends on the setting of the VTR SAVE STBY switch If the VTR SAVE STBY switch is in the SAVE position it takes about 4 seconds before recording starts If the VTR SAVE STBY switch is in the STBY position recording starts immediately However just after the switch position is changed from SAVE to STBY it takes about 4 seconds before recording starts 3 12 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback If you turn off the power during a recording pause Continuous recording after turning off the power during a recording pause 1 2 Turn on the power again Press the RET button on the lens The camcorder positions the tape at the appropriate point Note however that this function works only for continuously recorded material or consecutively joined segments totaling at least 3 seconds in length Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens to start recording Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 13 Continuous recordi
54. message continues to appear even after the black balance and white balance have been adjusted again For more information refer to Maintenance Manual Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 5 4 1 2 Adjusting the White Balance Follow the procedure below to automatically adjust the white balance 1 Adjust the switches as shown in the figure below FILTER selector GAIN switch OUTPUT DCC switch Set as low as CAM possible WHITE BAL switch Aor B When WHITE SWITCH lt B gt is set to MEM on the FUNCTION 2 page of the OPERATION menu If the setting on the GAIN selector or WHITE BAL switch is changed a message reporting the set position appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen 4 6 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 2 Adjust the FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions ND filter CC filter 1 Clear A Cross filter 2 1 4 ND B 3200K 3 1 16 ND C 4300K 4 1 64 ND D 6300K If the setting of the FILTER selector is changed a message reporting the set position appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen in display mode 3 3 Place a white test card under the same lighting conditions as the subject to be shot and zoom up to it Alternately any white object such as a cl
55. or for 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 generator runs only while recording This produces a tape with consecutive time code value even when shot intermittently For more information see 4 5 3 Setting the User Bits on page 4 38 and 4 5 1 Setting the Time Code on page 4 35 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 37 DATA DISPLAY switch U BIT Display the user bit value SHOT TIME Display the date and time from the shot data SHOT NO Not used 2 38 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 7 Warnings and Indications The camcorder supplies you visual information and warnings by means of its indicators without you having to use the speaker earphone or viewfinder Warning and indication functions Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 39 TALLY indicator Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW activates this indicator The indicator lights during recording on the VTR It also provides the same information as the REC indicator in the viewfinder it lights up during recording and flashes to indicate a problem The brightness of this indicator when it is lit can be controlled by the TALLY switch DISPLAY ASPECT display aspect control switch Use this switch to turn the markers on or off and to change the viewfinde
56. set GENLOCK ON OFF 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 You can also synchronize the user bits with external user bit data For more information refer to the Maintenance Manual 4 44 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To release the time code synchronization First disconnect the external time code then set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to R RUN To change the power supply from the battery pack to an external power supply during time code synchronization To maintain a continuous power supply connect the external power supply to the DC IN connector before removing the battery pack You may lose time code synchronization if you remove the battery pack first 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 When the NTSC PAL composite video signal is input as the reference video signal the genlock H phase cannot be adjusted Also subcarrier of the down converted signal composite video signal of the camcorder cannot be synchronized with external equipment when an HKDW 702 not supplied is installed Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recordi
57. 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 Manually adjusting the audio levels of the audio input from the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors Follow the procedure described below to adjust the audio levels of the audio input from the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors which are to be recorded in audio channels CH 1 and CH 2 ote 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 CH 1 CH 2 connectors is set to ON In this case start the operation from step 2 When the XLR connection automatic detection mode is set to OFF start the operation from step 1 You can set the XLR connection automatic detection mode on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu 4 28 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording o0 En o TTN a a o MIC LEVEL con Manual adjustment of the audio levels of AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 Set the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 switch which corresponds to the channels to be adjusted among input signals connected to AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors
58. to LOCK data cannot be recorded edited or erased e 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 e We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data that you record on the Memory Stick e Do not attach anything other than the supplied label to the Memory Stick labeling position Appendix A 51 e Attach the label so that it does not stick out beyond the labeling position e Carry and store the Memory Stick in its case e 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 e 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
59. to the Memory Stick at once Follow the procedure below 1 Tum the MENU knob until the desired SCENE STORE page appears and then push the MENU knob PO1 SCENE STORE ESC DISPLAY MODE SCENE1 SCENE2 NO FILE SCENE4 SCENES SFILE SAVE Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 141 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to 5FILE SAVE MEM 1 5 and then push the MENU knob SCENE_STORE ESC MORY STICK ACCESS PLAY MODE i SCENE 1 SCENE2 NO FILE SCENE4 SCENES SFILE SAVE The message MEMORY STICK ACCESS appears When the storing is completed the message COMPLETE appears and the ACCESS indicator goes off To cancel the storing Before pushing the MENU knob in step 2 move the mark to ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and push the MENU knob The SCENE STORE page appears again 3 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover If files have been stored in the page selected in step 1 those files are replaced with files loaded from the camcorder memory For example files from 001 to 005 are replaced in the page selected in step 1 4 142 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Setting the file ID Before the file is saved as a scene file it is useful to set a file ID to identify it When a file is stored in the camcorder memory or in a Memory Sti
60. 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 the Auto Interval Rec and continuous trigger modes of the Manual Interval Rec mode 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 the stable light and color temperature conditions 3 28 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Setting the Auto Interval Rec mode To record in Auto Interval Rec mode you need to turn on Auto Interval Rec and set the total time from starting to finishing shooting TAKE TOTAL TIME and time to be recorded on the tape REC TIME using the USER menu To make settings for Auto Interval Rec mode set TAKE TOTAL TIME first then REC TIME To turn on the light automatically before starting recording by setting the PRE LIGHTING item to ON be sure to set the LIGHT switch to AUTO Also set the switch of the light connected to the LIGHT connector to on Follow the procedure below to turn on Auto Interval Rec mode MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch Switches to be used for setting the Auto Interval Rec mode T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the viewfinder screen when the last menu operation ended will appear again Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 29 2 Tum the MENU knob until the
61. unit remote control mode is canceled RM B150 REMOTE connector Remote control cable Connecting the remote control unit When connecting the remote control unit to the camcorder The following switches on the camcorder will not function GAIN switch OUTPUT DCC switch WHITE BAL switch AUTO W B BAL switch SHUTTER ON OFF SEL switch TURBO GAIN button ASSIGN 1 switch to which the TURBO GAIN function is assigned 5 36 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder VTR START button VTR button on the lens and the ASSIGN 1 switch to which the REC SWITCH function is assigned When the VTR START STOP item on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to RM For detailed information on this function see the following Function of the VTR START button when the remote control unit is connected When you connect the remote control unit the settings of the paint adjustment that were in effect the last time the remote control unit was used are recalled 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 also VTR button on the lens and the ASSIGN 1 switch to which the REC START STOP function is assigned when the remote control unit is connected using the VTR START STOP item on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu Not to activate the
62. values using the PAINT menu For detailed information on the PAINT menu see PAINT Menu List on page A 19 e Shutter speed settings in the standard mode and ECS mode e Settings of ND CC filter knob when the optional BKDW 701 servo filter unit is equipped e White balance data to be stored or loaded depends on settings of the SCENE WHITE DATA on the REFERENCE page of the FILE menu For details see Data of the white balance to be stored in the scene file on page 4 140 4 11 1 Storing Data in the Scene File Follow the procedure below to store data as the scene file in the camcorder memory or the Memory Stick To store the data as the scene file in the Memory Stick insert the Memory Stick before starting the operation Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 135 1 Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in 4 7 9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder on page 4 94 to display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu The SCENE FILE page appears O40SCENE FILE DOOOOOOOUOO000000 DOOOOOOOUOO000000 QOOOOOOOUOO000000 OOOOOOOOUOO000000 OOOOOOO000000000 OSTANDARD SCENE RECALL EXEC SCENE STORE gt EXEC If you want to set a file ID for the data to be stored set the file ID before going to the step 2 For detailed information on setting the file ID see Setting the file ID on page 4 144 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark
63. 0 1 2000 Shutter speed in seconds in standard mode ECS ECS mode EVS S EVS mode a The available shutter speeds depend on the model For details see 4 2 1 Shutter Modes on page 4 12 Gain This indicator indicates the gain in dB of the video amplifier as set by the GAIN selector White balance memory This indicator 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 P Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST or when the preset button on the RM B150 has been pushed T ATW is being used Filter This indicator indicates the currently selected filter types Time code indicator This indicates the time code user bits or other information selected by the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch settings For more information see Relationships between the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch settings and the time counter displays on page 2 45 4 68 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording ID number indicator This indicates the ID number selected from ID 1 to ID 4 This indicator is displayed when the color bars are displayed and recorded together with the color bars Date and time indicator This shows the date and time of recording This indicator is displayed when the color bars are displayed and recorded together with the color bar
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65. 0 5 about 0 5 stop further open 0 75 about 0 75 stop further open e 1 about 1 stop further open e 0 25 about 0 25 stop further closed e 0 5 about 0 5 stop further closed e 0 75 about 0 75 stop further closed e 1 about 1 stop further closed Also you can set the area where light detection occurs Changing the reference value T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON When the USER menu is first used the CONTENTS page appears Or if you used the USER menu already the page that was on the screen when the last USER menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 When the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move mark to AUTO IRIS then push the MENU knob When any page of the USER menu is displayed turn the MENU knob until the AUTO IRIS page appears then push the MENU knob Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 21 The AUTO IRIS page appears OSOAUTO IRIS OVERRIDE SPEED HIGH LIGHT WINDOW WINDOW VAR WIDTH VAR HEIGHT VAR H POS VAR V POS O VVV VVU R R L R R R R R R I I I I I I 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to IRIS OVERRIDE The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 4 Tum the MENU knob until ON appears then push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the lef
66. 0 Chapter 1 Overview 2 1 Power Supply N Power supply Battery attachment Attach a BP L60A M50 M100 battery pack Furthermore by attaching an AC DN2B AC Adaptor you can operate the camcorder from AC power rc e O e gt 77 o gt Q T gt Q e gt o e h V o 7 o gt a O e gt r 2 o DC IN external power input connector XLR type 4 pin male To operate the HDW 730 750 750P using an AC power supply connect an AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor with the DC output cable supplied with the adaptor To use an external battery connect its DC output cable to the DC IN connector Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 1 POWER switch This switch turns the main power supply on and off LIGHT switch This switch selects the way in which a video light connected to the LIGHT connector is switched on and off AUTO When the video light switch is turned on starting recording with the VTR turns on the light MANUAL The video light switch controls the light turning it on and off manually 2 2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 2 Accessory Attachments Lens cable clamp Accessory attachments Shoulder strap posts Attach the supplied shoulder strap to these posts Light shoe Attach an optional accessory such as a video light to this shoe Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of
67. 1 5 e Four channels of analog audio can be converted to 20 bit digital signals The converted four channels of digital audio can then be recorded Connecting an HDCA 901 camera adaptor not supplied allows the input of four audio channels This also makes it possible for the HD SDI signal to be output When connecting the audio cable to AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors XLR 3 pin the audio signals input to the XLR 3 pin are recorded regardless of the AUDIO IN switch setting This function is called the XLR connection automatic detection function The AUDIO OUT connector XLR 5 pin allows the camcorder to output signals from two channels at the same time stereo recording The camcorder searches for the most recently recorded cut and records the new cut over it RE TAKE function The camcorder searches for the point most recently recorded on the tape and automatically switches to paused recording mode rec pause End Search function The camcorder can record GPS data with the video data on the tape This feature is available when an HKDW 704 GPS UNIT is attached 1 6 Chapter 1 Overview 1 2 Precautions Use and Storage Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped After use Always turn off the power Before storing the camcorder for a long period Remove the battery pack Use and storage locations Store in a level ventilated place Avoid u
68. 12dB 18dB 24dB 30dB 36dB 42dB When the setting of the WHITE n wheren ACH B N N Y WHITE BAL switch has CH PRESET or ATW RUN been changed When the OUTPUT DCC_ DCC ON or OFF N YY selector has been set to DCC ON or OFF When the shutter speed SS 1 100 for the 59 941or N Y Y and mode setting has been 25PsF format model 1 60 for changed the 501 or 25PsF format model or 1 33 or 1 50 for 25PsF format model or 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 ECS EVS Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 73 Message Message Display mode display condition setting 1 2 3 When the black or white E g WHITE OK N Y Y balance has been adjusted For more information see Section 4 1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance page 4 1 a This is also displayed for about 3 seconds when the SHUTTER selector is set to ON Changing the display mode The currently set display mode appears on the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu Follow the procedure below to change it 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in 4 7 2 Selecting the Display Items page 4 70 until the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu is on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to VF DISPLAY MODE and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 3 Turn the MENU knob until
69. 3 Perform operations from step 3 in Saving data to the Memory Stick on page 4 122 This file ID is stored in the Memory Stick with data Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 131 Selecting the display contents You can select the contents of the file to be displayed on the USER SAVE window and USER LOAD window 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to DISPLAY MODE and push the MENU knob 2 Tum the MENU knob untile the desired type of the display contents appears and then push the MENU knob POO USER SAVE DISPLAY MODE USER1 USER2 NO FILE USER4 USERS Item Contents ALL File ID 10 characters and store date year month date F ID File ID 16 characters DATE Store date year month date hours minutes seconds 4 132 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 10 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings You can clear all current settings for items of the USER menu and return settings to the standard settings factory settings or preset settings When you first use the camcorder the standard settings are the same as the factory settings You can change them The changed data are treated as preset settings For detailed information on how to change the factory settings see the Maintenance Manual Follow the procedure below to reset all settings to the standard setting T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The pa
70. 4 ENG Electronic News Gathering 5 EFP Electronic Field Production 6 FIT Frame Interline Transfer 7 IT Interline Transfer 8 Memory Stick is a trademark of Sony Corporation Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 e Blur free shooting is ensured by a built in high performance electronic shutter that provides a variety of modes such as ECS mode which reduces flickering on the monitor screen and EVS mode for the HDW 730 and S EVS mode for the HDW 750 750P which improve vertical resolution Selectable video gain ensures a noise free image A simple switch operation enables automatic adjustment of the black set black balance and white balance Memory functions make it easy to replicate the white balance setting appropriate for the lighting conditions The ATW function automatically adjusts the white balance for the varying lighting conditions during shooting The TruEye process is used to ensure naturally colored pictures even when shooting very bright subject The video gain can be boosted to 42 dB instantly using the TURBO GAIN button Character display functions on the viewfinder indicate switch settings automatic black and white balance adjustment status indications and warnings The warning system uses various types of warning indicators and sounds to inform you of VTR faults end of tape low battery etc e The camcorder is equipped with a dual wheel filter disk for adjusting the filter settin
71. 5 2 1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position 5 7 5 2 2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen 5 9 5 2 3 Detaching the Viewfinder oo eee eeseeeeeeeeeeee 5 10 5 2 4 Detaching the Eyepiece 0 cs eceeeseseeeeeeseeeeeeeneeneeeenees 5 12 5 3 Mounting the Lens 5 4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length 5 5 Audio Input System sesso 5 17 5 5 1 Using the Supplied Microphone 5 17 5 5 2 Using an External Microphone ccscsceceeeereeteeeeeees 5 19 5 5 3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner for a UHF Wireless Microphone System ccesssseseesesseceeeeeeseeeeeeeseeaeeees 5 24 5 5 4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment 00 5 28 5 6 Tripod Mounting essessesseeee X 5 7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 5 8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position 5 9 Putting On the Rain Cover 5 10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit 4 Table of Contents Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting scsscscssssssssee 6 1 6 1 1 Preparations for Testing 6 1 2 Testing the Camera 6 2 6 1 3 Testing the VTR 1 6 5 6 2 Maintenance ceceeseeeeees 6 11 6 2 1 Cleaning the Video Heads 6 11 6 2 2 Cleaning the Viewfinder 0 0 6 11 6 2 3 Cleaning the Tape Transport System 6 2 4 Performing Maintenance After Use Under Severe Condition senan testers hast eemstion Nea aeiets 6 2 5 Note About the Battery Terminal 6 3 Pe
72. 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 6 1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting Check the functions of the camcorder before setting out for a shooting session preferably by operating the camcorder together with a color video monitor 6 1 1 Preparations for Testing 6 Attach a fully charged battery pack 2 Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID indicator does not appear and that the BATT indicator shows at least five segments If the HUMID indicator appears wait until it disappears e If the BATT indicator does not show at least five segments replace the battery pack with a fully charged one D gt a D gt 2 gt O 0 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 6 Maintenance 6 1 Condensation If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place or use it in a damp location condensation may form on the head drum Then if the camcorder is operated in this state the tape may adhere to the drum and cause a failure or even permanent damage Do the following to prevent this from happening e When moving the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place be sure no cassette is loaded in th
73. 98 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording The GAIN SW page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item GAIN LOW O7OGAIN SW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN TURBO TURBO SW IND Item Content GAIN LOW Sets the gain value corresponding to the L position of the GAIN selector GAIN MID Sets the gain value corresponding to the M position of the GAIN selector GAIN HIGH Sets the gain value corresponding to the H position of the GAIN selector GAIN TURBO Sets the gain value corresponding to TURBO GAIN button selection TURBO OFF When you operate the GAIN switch after SW IND pressing the TURBO GAIN button once the video gain is changed according to the GAIN switch 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 switch if you do not press the TURBO GAIN button once more Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 99 3 Tum the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 4 Tum the MENU knob to change the desired setting and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark
74. ARA 99 to 99 LENS RGB V SAW 99 to 99 LENS RGB V PARA 99 to 99 MEMORY STICK FORMAT MS IN gt JUMP TO OFF USER ALL SCENE LENS REFER TELE FILE TELEFILE CLEAR a For detailed information on OUTPUT SELECT see a on page A 16 A 48 Appendix DIAGNOSIS Menu List Page HOURS METER Itmes RESET METER DRUM RUNNING TAPE RUNNING OPERATION THREADING DRUM RUNNING 2 TAPE RUNNING 2 OPERATION 2 THREADING 2 TIME DATE ADJUST HOUR MIN SEC YEAR MONTH DAY ROM VERSION AT Ver X XX SS Ver X XX FP Ver X XX EQ Ver X XX DEV STATUS 0 EEPROM LSI OPTION BOARD DOWN CONVERTER HD SDI OUTPUT PICTURE CHACHE Appendix A 49 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 c
75. AY MODE Selecting the display mode DISP EXTENDER _ Extender indicator DISP FILTER Types of the ND filter DISP WHITE White balance memory indicator DISP GAIN Gain indicator DISP SHUTTER Shutter speed and ECS mode indicator DISP AUDIO Audio level indicator DISP TAPE Remaining tape indicator DISP IRIS Iris opening indicator a The viewfinder display can be also turned on or off by pressing the DISPLAY switch on the viewfinder b For detailed information on the display mode see 4 7 3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Messages on page 4 73 Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 71 VF DISP 2 page Item Contents DISP ZOOM Zoom position indicator DISP COLOR TEMP Displays the color temperature DISP VOLT Displays the battery voltage of an internal battery pack or an external battery connected to the DC IN connector DISP DC IN Displayed when the power is supplied from an external battery connected to the DC IN connector DISP WRR RF LVL Displays the reception level of the wireless microphone DISP TIME CODE Displays the time code a When an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System or the BP M50 M100 battery pack is used the remaining battery capacity of those batteryt is displayed as a percentage when DISP VOLT is set to OFF 3 Turm the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and push the MENU knob The
76. DE SEL Sets the time code TC SELECT OFF display after power off as CONT follows SEL The TC display turns off after the elapse of the time set by the TIMER SET below OFF Not displayed CONT Displayed Appendix A 43 Page Items Setting Contents VTR MODE 4 TIMER SET 1H 3H Sets the duration of time Continued 8H after which the TC display is to be turned off after power off when the MODE SELECT item above is set to SEL H hours STBY OFF OFF Sets the length of time for TIMER 5MIN the stand by off timer 10MIN 30MIN 60MIN STOP KEY OFF Selects the freeze function FREEZE FRAME FIELD A 44 Appendix Page VTR MODE 5 Items LTC UB MARKER Setting SET ALL OFF Contents Sets whether to write the marker in UBIT of LTC or not SET Whether to write the marker or not is determined by the ON OFF setting of the following items REC START MARK SHOT MARKER 1 and SHOT MARKER 2 as described below ALL REC START MARK SHOT MARKER 1 and SHOT MARKER 2 are all written OFF None are written REC START MARK OFF ON Turns REC START MARK on or off SHOT MARKER 1 OFF ON Turns SHOT MARKER 1 on or off SHOT MARKER 2 OFF ON Turns SHOT MAKER 2 on or off SHOT TIME DISP MD HM DM HM D HMS Sets the format of the time to be displayed on the LCD MD HM Month day hour minute DM HM
77. Day month hour minute D HMS Day hour minute second Appendix A 45 FILE Menu List Page Items Setting USER FILE USER FILE LOAD USER FILE SAVE F ID 16 characters USER PRESET USER FILE2 STORE USR PRESET CLEAR USR PRESET CUSTOMIZE RESET LOAD CUSTOM DATA OFF ON LOAD OUT OF USER OFF ON BEFORE FILE PAGE OFF ON USER LOAD WHITE OFF ON ALL FILE ALL FILE LOAD ALL FILE SAVE F ID 16 characters ALL PRESET STORE ALL PRESET CLEAR ALL PRESET 3SEC CLR PRESET OFF ON SCENE FILE oy BR oj Nj STANDARD SCENE RECALL SCENE STORE F ID 16 characters A 46 Appendix Page Items Setting REFERENCE REFERENCE STORE REFERENCE CLEAR REFERENCE LOAD REFERENCE SAVE F ID 16 characters SCENE WHITE DATA OFF LENS FILE 1 LENS FILE RECALL LENS FILE STORE F ID 16 characters LENS NO OFFSET SOURCE MEMORY LENS FILE 2 LENS M VMOD 99 to 99 LENS CENTER H 480 to 479 LENS CENTER V 270 to 269 OUTPUT SELECT Y R G B LENS R FLARE 99 to 99 LENS G FLARE 99 to 99 LENS B FLARE 99 to 99 a For detailed information on OUTPUT SELECT see a on page A 16 Appendix A 47 Page Items Setting LENS FILE 3 SHADING CH SEL R G B OUTPUT SELECT Y R G B LENS RGB H SAW 99 to 99 LENS RGB H P
78. E minijack 8 Q gt to 18 dBs variable Others DC IN XLR 4 pin male 11 to 17 V DC Appendix DC OUT 4 pin 11 to 17 V DC maximum current 0 1 A LENS 12 pin REMOTE 8 pin Supplied Accessories HD Electronic Viewfinder HDVF 20A 1 Stereo microphone super cardioid directional external power supply type 1 Shoulder Strap 1 Lens mount securing rubber 1 Operation Manual 1 CD ROM 1 Only for an HDW 750P Recommended Additional Equipment Power supply and related equipment BP L60A Battery Pack BC L120 Battery Charger for BP L60A Battery Pack BP M50 M100 Battery Pack BC M5S0 Battery Charger for BP M50 M100 Battery Pack AC 550 S50CE AC Adaptor AC DN2B AC Adaptor HDCAM cassette tapes BCT 22HD 40HD Memory label MLB 1M 100 A 6 Appendix Camera adaptor HDCA 901 Memory Stick MSA 8A 8MB MSA 16A 16MB MSA 32A 32MB MSA 64A 64 MB Viewfinder and related equipment BKW 401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket Fog proof filter Part No 1 547 341 11 Lens assembly farsighted Part No A 8262 537 A Lens assembly low magnification Part No A 8262 538 A Lens assembly standard magnification with special compensation for aberrations Part No A 8267 737 A Optical attachments ND filter t s ND Part No 3 174 685 01 ND filter 1 2 ND Part No 3 174 683 01 Cross filter Part No 3 174 682 01 Mount ring Part No 3 186 442 01 Consult your Sony represen
79. EC ON OFF 3 TEST OUT CHRACTER 4 MARKER ON OFF 5 EZ FOCUS 6 RE TAKE ATW 08 RETURN VIDEO 09 LENS RET ASS lt 2 gt SEL window ASS lt 2 gt SEL ESC OFF F MIC MONO STEREO LOOP REC ON OFF TEST OUT CHRACTER MARKER ON OFF ZEBRA ON OFF 4 110 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 1 push type switch Function OFF Content Disables the switch F MIC MONO STEREO Assigns the monaural stereo switch function when the stereo microphone is connected to the MIC IN connector LOOP REC ON OFF Assigns the Loop Rec mode ON or OFF function TEST OUT CHARACTER Assigns the function to switch whether or not the characters are mixed to the video signal to be output from the TEST OUT connector MARKER ON OFF Assigns the ON OFF function to display all markers EZ FOCUS Assigns the ON OFF function of the EZ FOCUS function RE TAKE Assigns the RE TAKE function to the switch ATW Assigns the ON OFF function of auto tracing white balance RETURN VIDEO Assigns the ON OFF function to display the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder to the switch 9 LENS RET Assigns the same function as that of the RET switch on the lens to the switch REC SWITCH Assigns the VTR S S start stop function to the switch TURBO SWITCH Assigns the turbo gain function to the switch ZEBRA ON
80. EL control is turned fully counterclockwise to 0 the audio signal input to AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors cannot be recorded Before adjusting the audio level using the LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 controls confirm the setting of the MIC LEVEL control 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 in audio channels CH 1 and CH 2 ote 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 set to ON when the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors the camcorder detects the connection to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors Thus the AUDIO IN switch is internally reset to REAR and the audio signals input to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors are automatically selected Before adjusting the audio level of the front microphone confirm that no cables are connected to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors Or set the REAR XLR AUTO to OFF on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 31 cD C r AUDIO IN Microphone audio level manual adjustment 1 1 To record the stereo sound set both AUDIO IN CH 1 and C
81. ET 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 changes to 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 by the 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 or noise may be added to the cue audio for the first 2 or 3 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 3 52 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback If you use a recorded tape the timecode previously recorded may be displayed even though the new picture and audio are correctly recorded 3 2 8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in the Recording Pause Mode End Search Function The End Search Function allows the camcorder to search for the end of the recording on the tape after the recorded portion is rewound and played back To use this function set the END SEARCH function to ON on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu For detailed information on menu operation see 4 6 2 Basic Use of the Menu on page 4 49 Tape running direction Recorded portion Blank portion The current tape Searching for the end of the position recorded por
82. H 2 switches to FRONT To record the monaural sound set the AUDIO IN CH 1 and or CH 2 switch es corresponding to the channel to be adjusted and recorded to FRONT For detailed information see Recording the stereo sound on page 5 18 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch es for the desired channel s selected in step 1 to MANUAL 4 32 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 3 Rotate the MIC LEVEL knob to adjust the audio level so that at the maximum sound level the level meter indicates 18 dB segment above 20 segments The 10 bars from the bottom among 17 bars go on with the normal input volume e The second bar from the top may turn on occasionally but do not allow the top bar to go on If it goes on the audio level is too high You cannot adjust the audio level of the L channel and R channel separately even if the stereo microphone is connected 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 MIC IN connectors on the VTR MODE 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu At the factory setting Example 1 Example 2 Audio level MIC LEVEL LEVEL CH 1 The LEVEL CH 1 control to the CH 1 control control is linked with MIC LEVEL control Audio level MIC LEVEL LEVEL CH 2 The LEVEL CH 2 control to the CH 2 control control is linked with MIC LEVEL control When you select that LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 control s is linked with the MIC LE
83. ILTER selector is set to C and to 6300 K when the FILTER selector is set to D For more information see 4 1 2 Adjusting the White Balance on page 4 6 3 Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the focus and zoom 4 if necessary set the electronic shutter for an appropriate mode and speed For more information see 4 2 Setting the Electronic Shutter on page 4 12 5 Tostart recording press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens Or if the REC BUTTON function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 switch this switch functions as VTR START STOP buttons For details see 4 8 5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1 2 Switches on page 4 109 During recording the REC indicator in the viewfinder goes on Perform zooming and focus control if necessary 3 10 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 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 Note on cassettes When crash recording without doing continuous recording or recording by using RE TAKE function if you use a recorded tape the timecode previously recorded may be displayed for a few seconds even though the new video and audio signals have been correctly recorded Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 11 3 2 2 Continuous Recording If the camcorder
84. INE lt B gt precisely if the adjustment by WARM COOL lt B gt is not satisfactory Appendix A 17 Page Items Setting Contents SHT ENABLE SHUTTER OFF ON Sets the ECS mode to ECS ON or OFF SHUTTER 1 33 2 OFF ON Set 1 33 shutter mode to ON or OFF SHUTTER 1 50 OFF ON Set 1 50 shutter mode to ON or OFF SHUTTER OFF ON Sets 1 100 1 60 shutter 1 100 1 60 mode to ON or OFF SHUTTER OFF ON Sets 1 125 shutter mode 1 125 to ON or OFF SHUTTER OFF ON Sets 1 250 shutter mode 1 250 to ON or OFF SHUTTER OFF ON Sets 1 500 shutter mode 1 500 to ON or OFF SHUTTER OFF ON Sets 1 1000 shutter 1 1000 mode to ON or OFF SHUTTER OFF ON Sets 1 2000 shutter 1 2000 mode to ON or OFF a only for a camcorder which operates with the 25PsF format b only for a camcorder which operates with the 25PsF format c 1 100 for a camcorder which operates with the 25 PsF 59 94I format 1 60 for a camcorder which operates with the 25 PsF 50I format A 18 Appendix PAINT Menu List Page Items Setting Contents SW STATUS GAMMA OFF ON Turns the gamma correction on or off BLACK GAMMA OFF ON Turns the black gamma correction on or off MATRIX OFF ON Turns the linear matrix correction on or off KNEE OFF ON Turns the knee correction on or off WHITE CLIP OFF ON Turns the white clipping correction on or off DETAIL OFF ON Turns the detail signal on or off
85. LIGHT connector to on The light automatically turns on and off in Auto Interval Rec mode However if the duration when the light should be off is less than 5 seconds the light is on continuously e When the LIGHT switch is set to MANUAL and the switch of the light is set to ON the light is always on 1 9 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of setting changes to a mark and the mark at the left of PRE LIGHTING changes to an gt mark 20 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 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 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 35 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 to 6 Camcorder operation in Auto Interval Rec mode F
86. M 100 memory label not supplied attached to the cassette This is very helpful for management of the cassette tapes and to improve the efficiency of the tape editing 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 charging the camcorder power supply Optional long life battery packs are available Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens ensures recording continuity from the very next frame The time code is displayed in the LCD window screen even when the power is off The automatic power shut off function has three time code indication settings The camcorder continuously stores a few seconds of the most recent picture data Recording is started with this data when the REC button is pressed This prevents the loss of picture data Loop Rec function This feature is available when an HKDW 703 not supplied is attached The camcorder can shoot pictures at intervals This feature is available when an HKDW 703 not supplied is attached A slot in UHF portable tuner WRR 855A 855B not supplied can be attached 1 Tele File The Tele File system is a non contact data reading writing system It allows a variety of data to be stored on a 1 2 inch tape label with an non contact IC memory Chapter 1 Overview
87. M RUNNING or 5 DRUM RUNNING 2 of the hours meter duration of drum rotation in units of hour B 2 TAPE RUNNING or 6 TAPE RUNNING 2 of the hours meter duration of tape transport in units of hour R Replacement is required Replaced with the part pointed by the arrow O Coat with oil G Coat with grease For details on periodic inspection contact your nearest Sony dealer Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 17 6 4 Operation Warnings When a problem occurs either at power on or during operation warnings are given by the WARNING indicator and TALLY indicator in the display panel and in the viewfinder The speaker and earphone also give audible warnings Operation warnings Display panel Indicators in the viewfinder Warning sounds Problem VTR action Corrective action Warning Flashing xX Continuous 2 flashes s _ e e e 4 beeps s Battery continuous 39 1 flash s 3e lt 4flashes s 1 beep s status WARNING REC tally BATT MDD indication Continuous beep RF Continuous 0 Sen 2 Video head gap clogged After clogged head or failure in power supply Clean the heads If recording is still i i or problem in recording system for the drum recorder is detected substandard turn off the power and consult circuit recording continues but may be substandard your Sony representative SERVO Continuous J sone
88. OFF Assigns the zebra pattern display function to the switch Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 111 a When an HKDW 703 is not installed even though you can assign this function to the ASSIGN 1 switch on the ASS lt 1 gt SEL window the ASSIGN 1 switch does not work b Even when MARKER is set to OFF on the MARKER page of the USER menu the ASSIGN 1 switch allows you to display or not to display all markers c EZFOCUS When EZ FOCUS is set to ON the iris stays open and the video level is automatically adjusted to the proper level by the electronic shutter when an excessive amount of light passes through the lens The depth of field is shallow because the iris stays open and it is easy to check whether the object is in clear focus Pressing the switch again sets the EZ FOCUS function to OFF This function automatically returns to OFF about 10 seconds after being set to ON d Evenif RETURN VIDEO 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 Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 2 slide type switch Function Content OFF Disables the switch F MIC MONO STEREO Assigns the monaural stereo switch function when the stereo microphone is connected to the MIC IN connector LOOP REC ON OFF Assigns the Loop Rec mode ON or OFF function TEST OUT CHARACTER Assigns the function to switc
89. ORY OFF ON VTR START STOP RM CAM PARA GENLOCK GENLOCK OFF ON RETURN VIDEO OFF ON GL H PHASE COASE 99 to 99 GL H PHASE FINE 99 to 99 A 34 Appendix Page Items Setting ND COMP ND OFFSET ADJUST OFF ON CLEAR ND OFFSET EXEC FORMAT CURRENT Displays the curent format NEXT 59 94i 50i 50i 25P a For an HDW 730 b For an HDW 750P Appendix A 35 Detailed information on items related to the VTR section on the MAINTENANCE menu In this section detailed information on items in the MAINTENANCE menu related to the VTR section are described Page Items Setting Contents BATTERY BEFORE 5 10 15 Used when a BP M50 END 1 M100 Battery Pack is used Sets the voltage warning level just before the battery ends END 1 0 1 2 3 4 Used when a BP M50 5 M100 Battery Pack is used Sets the voltage level at which the battery ends and the camcorder stops operation just before the battery ends BEFORE 11 0 to Used when a BP L60A END 2 13 0V in Battery Pack is used Sets 0 1V steps the voltage warning level just before the battery ends END 2 10 5 to Used when a BP L60A 11 5 V in Battery Pack is used Sets 0 1V steps the voltage level at which the battery ends and the camcorder stops operation just before the battery ends A 36 Appendix Page Items Setting Contents BATTERY BEFORE 11 0 to Used when a battery pack Continued END 3 13 0V
90. REC TIME that is more than one thirtieth of TAKE TOTAL TIME For example When TAKE TOTAL TIME is set to 1H the maximum value of REC TIME is 2 MIN 60 minutes divided by 30 gives 2 minutes The time setting to be displayed when turning the MENU knob changes within the available setting times Be sure to set REC TIME after setting TAKE TOTAL TIME 15 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of setting changes to a mark and the mark at the left of TAKE TOTAL TIME changes to an mark 1 6 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to PRE LIGHTING O2OFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt 2 EZ EC ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt lt FMIC FRONT MIC SELECT MONO DF NDF DF END SEARCH OFF LOOP INTVAL_REC A INT TAKE_TOTAL TIME REC TIME PRE LIGHTING 1 7 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of PRE LIGHTING changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 1 8 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired time to turn on the light before starting recording appears 3 34 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise the PRE LIGHTING time changes in the following sequence OFF gt 2SEC gt 5SEC gt 10SEC To turn on the light automatically before starting recording by setting the PRE LIGHTING item to ON be sure to set the LIGHT switch to AUTO Also set the switch of the light connected to the
91. SAT OFF ON Turns the low key saturation SAT function on or off L KEY SAT 99 to 99 Sets the saturation level of LEVEL the low luminance part L KEY SAT LOW L MID Sets the luminance level at RANGE H MID HIGH which the low key saturation function becomes effective Y BLACK OFF ON Turns the Y black gamma GAMMA function on or off Y BLK GAM 99 to 99 Sets the gamma curve in the LEVEL low luminance part Y BLK GAM LOW L MID Sets the luminance level at RANGE H MID HIGH which the Y black gamma becomes effective Appendix A 29 Page Items Contents SCENE Recalls the scene file saved in the memory FILE of the camcorder STANDARD Clears all current detail adjusted settings and switch settings and returns the settings to the standard settings saved in the reference file SCENE Recalls the scene file from the memory of RECALL the camcorder or the memory stick SCENE Stores the scene file in the memory of the STORE camcorder or the memory stick F ID 16 characters A 30 Appendix MAINTENANCE Menu List Page Items Setting WHT SHADING CH SEL R G B TEST SHADING OUTPUT SELECT Y R G B R G B WHITE H SAW 99 to 99 R G B WHITE H PARA 99 to 99 R G B WHITE V SAW 99 to 99 R G B WHITE V PARA 99 to 99 WHITE SAW PARA OFF ON BLK SHADING CH SEL R G B TEST SHADING OUTP
92. SEC gt 1 SEC gt 2 SEC gt 3 SEC gt 4 SEC gt 5 SEC gt 6 SEC gt 7 SEC for 59 941 8 SEC for 50 I Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 25 1 1 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of LOOP REC TIME changes to a gt mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 1 2 To end the menu opration set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder Settings made in Loop Rec mode are maintained until changed You can turn the Loop Rec mode on and off by pressing the ASSIGN 1 2 switch es to which the LOOP REC ON OFF function is assigned For detailed information on the ASSIGN 1 2 switches see 4 8 5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1 2 Switches on page 4 109 e You can change the Loop Rec mode menu settings while recording any changes that you make however do not take effect until after the recording operation is completed e When recording in Loop Rec mode VITC is not recorded when the F RUN SET R RUN switch is set to R RUN When it is set to the F RUN position VITC is recorded Camcorder operations in Loop Rec mode The recording procedure in Loop Rec mode is basically the same as that for normal recording Please note however the following differences When you record in Loop Rec mo
93. SHUTTER ECS camcorder which SHUTTER i SHUTTER operates with the 59 941 SHUTTER i format SHUTTER SHUTTER SHUTTER 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the mode or shutter speed you want The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 6 Tum the MENU knob until ON appears then push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark To set another mode or speed continuously return to step 5 For only the shutter speed set to ON you can select the shutter speed using the SHUTTER switch 7 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 viewfinder 4 20 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to enable the shooting of clear pictures of back lit subjects or to prevent white crush from the subject on which a spot light is turned The reference value for the lens iris can be set within the following range with respect to the standard value 0 25 about 0 25 stop further open e
94. SONY HD CAMCORDER HDW 730 HDW 750 HDW 750P 4a Tele File MEMORY STICK mm OPERATION MANUAL 1st Edition Revised 5 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 U S A 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 Increase 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 tha
95. Servo lock lost Recording continues but is substandard Turn off the power and consult your Sony representative Note that this indication may be given momentarily when the tape starts Moving but this does not indicate a problem HUMID Continuous xt oy ej ey 3 Condensation on the Recording continues but stops if the tape Stop the tape and wait until the HUMID gapas c head drum sticks to the head drum Playback fast indicator disappears DD forward and rewind do not operate SLACK Continuous sot sone ey Failure in the tape VTR stops An error code appears in the time Remove the cassette by the method transport mechanism code display section of the display panel described in the Maintenance Manual Close Look up the error code in the Maintenance the cassette lid without loading a cassette Manual turn off the power and consult your Sony representative TAPE Flashing se a se CD Near the end of tape Operation continues Be prepared to change the cassette TAPE andE Flashing x Sen ey N99 End of tape Record playback and fast forward do Change the cassette or rewind the tape i not operate BATT Flashing se se se E 2 Low battery Operation continues Change the battery BATT andE Flashing X eyo Dead battery Operation stops Change the battery Time se Playback of a tape Audio is muted even though the picture counter recorded with a format is played back different from that of the camcorder a During recording
96. Settings for Recording 4 119 Removing the Memory Stick Open the cover of the Memory Stick compartment Push the eject button after confirming that the ACCESS indicator access indicator is not lit The Memory Stick pops out ee Wey SSC ACCESS indicator EJECT button MEMORY STICK OPEN button Removing the Memory Stick Do not remove the Memory Stick while the ACCESS indicator is lit The camcorder is reading or writing data on the Memory Stick Protecting saved data To prevent accidental erasure of important setup data use the write protect switch on the Memory Stick Slide the switch right to the write protect position It is now impossible to write or delete data on the Memory Stick 4 120 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Write protect switch on the Memory Stick Notes on using and storing the Memory Stick e Avoid touching the connector of the Memory Stick or contacting it with a metal object When attaching a label to the Memory Stick use only the label supplied for the Memory Stick Do not drop bend or submit the Memory Stick to external shock Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Avoid getting liquids on the Memory Stick 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 h
97. TORAGE 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 A 8 Appendix Menu List This section briefly explains menus that the camcorder provides for adjustments and settings using tables For the menu configuration see 4 6 1 Menu Configuration on page 4 47 Chapter 4 elaborates on adjustments and settings to be made using the USER menu This manual also explains some of adjustments and settings to be made using the OPERATION menu PAINT menu MAINTENANCE menu FILE menu and DIAGNOSIS menu For detailed information on these menus refer to the Maintenance Manual OPERATION Menu List Some pages of the OPERATION menu have been registered in the USER menu at the factory The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to edit the USER menu to suit your requirements This section describes the list of the OPERATION menu pages first registered in the USER menu For detailed information on functions see the reference pages given in the table The section then describes the list of the pages on the OPERATION menu excluding those registered in the USER menu Appendix A 9
98. TPUT SEL page of the USER menu you cannot view the picture Set HD SDI OUT to ON For detailed information see 4 8 2 Selecting the Output Signals on page 4 101 3 56 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback When using an HKDW 702 extension board not supplied for down converting Connect the color video monitor to the TEST OUT connector or VBS SDI OUT connector of the camcorder when an HKDW 702 is installed By pressing the PLAY button you can view the recorded picture The signal output from each connector depends on the menu settings For detailed information see 4 8 2 Selecting the Output Signals on page 4 101 NTSC PAL monitor HDW 730 750 750P SDI input connector or video input connector Es i Video input VBS SDI OUT connector TEST OUT a As the output signal from the VBS SDI OUT connector when SDI is selected on the OUTPUT SEL page of the USER menu connect to the SDI input connector When VBS is selected connect to the video input connector Note When REAR BNC OUT SEL is set to OFF on the OUTPUT SEL page of the USER menu the signal is not output from the VBS SDI OUT connector For detailed information see 4 8 2 Selecting the Output Signals on page 4 101 b When SD is selected as the output signal from the TEST OUT connector connect to the video input connector Color playback Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 57 3 4 Recording the Recording St
99. TTER selector is set to ON VTR SAVE indicator Lights up when the VTR section is set to power save mode by setting the VTR SAVE STBY switch to SAVE Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 47 3 1 About Cassettes This section describes the procedure for loading and unloading a cassette See Specifications VTR Section page A 3 for information about the cassettes you can use in the camcorder 3 1 1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette Loading a cassette 2e 1 Turn on the POWER switch POWER switch D D i fe 2 gt vo D gt a lt o 2 x HUMID display 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 Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 1 2 Press the EJECT button The cassette lid will open Cassette lid 3 Check that there is no slack in the tape Then slide in the cassette until it clicks into position and close the cassette lid completely by pressing near the engraved PUSH Insert the cassette Window outward Cassette holder Push and close the cassette lid 3 2 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback e To insert the tape correctly make sure to stand the grip of the camcorder When inserting the tape be careful that you don t hit the tape against the tape ho
100. There are three windows which are switched each time the switch is pushed upward Each window 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 confirmation window to be displayed on the menu For details see Display don t display status confirmation windows on page 4 92 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 31 MENU ON OFF menu display switch To use this switch open the cover This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen Closing the cover results in automatically setting this switch to OFF ON Displays the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen at the page which was on the screen when the previous menu access ended When the menu is first used the first page is displayed OFF Removes the menu from the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen CANCEL PRST ESCAPE menu setting cancellation menu presetting returning page 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 th
101. UT SELECT Y R G B R G B BLACK H SAW 99 to 99 R G B BLACK H PARA 99 to 99 R G B BLACK V SAW 99 to 99 R G B BLACK V PARA 99 to 99 BLACK SAW PARA OFF ON MASTER BLACK 99 to 99 MASTER GAIN TMP 3 0 3 6 9 1 2 1 8 24 30 36 42 dB LEVEL ADJ Y LEVEL 99 to 99 SYNC LEVEL 99 to 99 Pr LEVEL 99 to 99 Pb LEVEL 99 to 99 TEST SAW OFF ANALOG DIGITAL OUTPUT SELECT Y R G B a For detailed information on OUTPUT SELECT see a on page A 16 Appendix A 31 Page Items Setting SD LEVEL ADJ SD VBS LEVEL 99 to 99 SD VBS SETUP LVL 0 7 5 SD VF Y LEVEL 99 to 99 SD VF R Y LEVEL 99 to 99 SD VF B Y LEVEL 99 to 99 BATTERY BEFORE END 1 5 10 15 END 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 BEFORE END 2 11 0 to 13 0V END 2 10 5 to 11 5V BEFORE END 3 11 0 to 13 0V END 3 10 5 to 11 5V VTR MODE 1 VIDEO OUT F R EE PB AUDIO OUT F R CUE EE REC AUDIO OUT EE SAVE CAMERA ADAPTER ENBLE DISABLE AUDIO CH3 4 MODE CH1 2 or SW REAR XLR AUTO OFF ON VTR MODE 2 AU REC EMPHASYS OFF ON CUE REC OFF ON AU REF LEVEL 18 dB 20 dB AU REF OUT 0 dB 4 dB 3 dB AU SG 1KHz ON OFF AUTO MIC CH1 VR SEL SIDE 1 FRONT F S1 MIC CH2 VR SEL SIDE 2 FRONT F S2 REAR1 WRR LEVEL SIDE 1 FRONT F S1 REAR2 WRR LEVEL SIDE 2 FRONT F S2 a Only for a camcorder which operates with the 59 941 format A 32 Appendix
102. UT connector to the VIDEO IN connector of the monitor c Ifyou connect the TEST OUT connector to the monitor by setting TEST OUT SELECT to SD the down converter automatically operates even if REAR BNC OUT SEL is set to OFF d When no picture is displayed on the monitor with the TEST OUT connector feeding the monitor make sure the type of monitor HD monitor NTSC PAL monitor and the signal format of the output signal of the camcorder 1080i 525i 625i match e When the NTSC PAL viewfinder or NTSC PAL monitor is connected the markers and zebra patterns are not displayed when CROP is selected 3 Turm the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 4 Tum the MENU knob to change the desired setting and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark To continue the setting of another output signal repeat steps 3 and 4 5 To end menu operations turn the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 103 4 8 3 Setting the Color Temperature Manually You can adjust the value of the white balance manually by setting the color temperature The WHITE page of the PAINT menu allows you to do this setting
103. UTO to OFF on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 25 Fitting the WRR 860A Using 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 Pass a screwdriver through the holes and tighten the screws Loosen the adjustment screws Adjust the tuner fitting position for a BP L60A M50 M100 Battery Pack to be attached and tighten the adjustment screws to fix its position Attach the BETACAM holder kit supplied with the tuner 2 Attach the battery pack For more information about attaching the BP L60A M50 M100 Battery Pack see 5 1 1 Using a Battery Pack on page 5 1 Back of camcorder BP L60A M50 M100 BETACAM holder kit WRR tuner fitting 5 26 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 2 Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting WRR 860A 3 Connect the tuner power cord to the DC OUT connector of the camcorder and the audio output cable to the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 connector Set the LINE MIC 48 V ON switch for the channel to which the audio out cable is attached to MIC AUDIO IN switch When the XLR connection automatic detection function is set to OFF on the VTR MODE 1 page of DC OUT AUDIO IN for CH 1 the MAINTENANCE menu set the AUDIO or CH 2 IN switch for the channel to which the audio output cable is connecte
104. VEL VF DTL V LEVEL AUTO IRIS IRIS OVERRIDE 4 21 IRIS SPEED CLIP HIGH LIGHT IRIS WINDOW IRIS WINDOW IND IRIS VAR WIDTH IRIS VAR HEIGHT IRIS VAR H POS IRIS VAR V POS SHOT ID ID 1 4 84 ID 2 ID 3 ID 4 SHOT DISP SHOT DATE 4 81 SHOT TIME SHOT MODEL NAME SHOT SERIAL NO SHOT ID SEL SHOT BLINK CHARA A 12 Appendix Page SET STATUS Setting items STATUS ABNORMAL STATUS FUNTION STATUS AUDIO STATUS GPS Reference page 4 93 USER FILE USER FILE SAVE USER FILE LOAD F ID USER PRESET 4 122 4 126 4 130 4 133 LENS FILE LENS FILE SELECT F ID F STOP 4 116 a Only when an HKDW 704 is installed Appendix A 13 The following is the list of the pages of the OPERATION menu that are not included in the USER menu at the factory When the range of setting is surrounded by parenthesis in the setting column the setup value is the relative value The range of setting in parenthesis can be different from what shown in the manual depending on the setting in the layer lower than this menu Page FUNCTION 2 Items Setting Contents WHITE MEM ATW Sets the function of the SWITCH lt B gt WHITE BAL B switch SHOCKLESS OFF 1 2 3 Changes the white gain WHITE smoothly when operating the WHITE BAL switch LOW LIGHT OFF ON Turns the warni
105. VEL control if the LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 control s is turned fully counterclockwise to 0 the audio signal input to AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors cannot be recorded Before adjusting the audio level using the MIC LEVEL control confirm the setting of the LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 controls Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 33 Input level of the audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 The levels of the audio signals recorded in audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 are automatically adjusted You cannot adjust them manually You can select the audio signal to be recorded in audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 using the AUDIO IN CH 3 CH 4 switches The XLR connector automatic detection function does not affect audio signals recorded in audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 At the factory setting since audio signals to be recorded in audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 are the same as those to be recorded in audio channels CH 1 and CH 2 CH 1 CH 2 copy mode the CH 3 CH 4 switches are not activated To activate these switches change the setting of AUDIO CH3 4 MODE from CH1 2 to SW on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu The audio signal of the L channel is recorded in stereo recording or the monaural sound is recorded in monaural recording The audio signal input to AUDIO IN CH 1 Ay F connector is recorded The audio signal of the wireless microphone is recorded The audio signal of the R channel is recorded in CH 4 stereo recording or the mon
106. VTR START button on the camcorder Select RM To activate the VTR START button on the camcorder Select CAM In this case the VTR START button on the remote control unit is not activated To activate the VTR START button on both the camcorder and the remote control unit Select PARA Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 37 When removing the remote control unit from the camcorder The setting of the camcorder returns to the setting in effect before the remote control unit was connected By setting the menu setting the setting of the paint adjustment made with the remote control unit can be retained even after the remote control unit is removed from the camcorder For details see Structure of the paint adjustment data on the next page When connecting the monitor to the MONITOR OUT connector of the remote control unit The MONITOR connector of the RM B150 BNC type outputs the same signal as that from the TEST OUT connector on the camcorder When the HKDW 702 is installed you can also connect an NTSC monitor When you connect the HD monitor select the HD Y signal as the output signal from the TEST OUT connector on the OUTPUT SET page of the USER menu When connecting an NTSC monitor select the SD signal analog composite video For details see 4 8 2 Selecting the Output Signals on page 4 101 Use the black cable supplied with the RM B150 to connect the monitor to the MONITOR connector on the RM B150 5 38 Chapte
107. age is displayed turn the MENU knob to move mark to GENLOCK then push the MENU knob When any page of the MAINTENANCE menu is displayed turn the MENU knob until the GENLOCK page appears then push the MENU knob The GENLOCK page appears and the current settings are displayed on the page 15OGENLOCK GENLOCK RETURN VIDEO GL H PHASE COASE GL H PHASE FINE Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 95 4 Perform the following setting Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to GENLOCK and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of GENLOCK setting changes to a mark and the mark at the left of GENLOCK setting changes to a mark Turn the MENU knob until OFF appears then push the MENU knob The mark at the left of GENLOCK changes to a mark and the mark at the left of GENLOCK setting changes to a mark And the setting is executed Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to RETURN VIDEO and push the MENU knob The mark changes to a mark and the mark changes to a mark Turn the MENU knob until ON appears then push the MENU knob The mark changes to the mark and the mark changes 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 4 96 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To see the image of the return video signal on the vie
108. ain 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 first used e When the camcorder is used under conditions in which the surrounding temperature has changed greatly e When the camcorder has not been used for a long time e When the GAIN selector 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 balance adjustment is started messages that report on the progress and results are displayed on the viewfinder screen when VF DISP MODE 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 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 1 gt 2 c 77 r 3 L gt r 7 o gt Qa 2 kp ot gt Q o h e J o Q e x 2 gt Q 4 1 1 Adjusting the Black Balance In automatic black balance mode adjustments are performed in the following sequ
109. al power supply 48 V system If you assign the Front MIC MONO STEREO function to either ASSIGN 1 or 2 switch you can switch the monaural and stereo outputs MIC IN microphone input connector XLR type 5 pin female You can connect a supplied stereo microphone with an external power supply system The connector supplies power 48 V to the microphone MIC LEVEL knob This knob adjusts the audio level of the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 5 Audio functions 2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 6 LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 audio channel 1 and channel 2 recording level controls These controls adjust the audio levels of channels 1 and 2 when audio input is from the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors and the AUDIO SELECT switches are set to MANUAL AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 audio channel 1 and channel 2 adjustment method select switches These switches select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 1 and 2 AUTO Select this setting for automatic adjustment MANUAL Select this setting for manual adjustment QO AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 audio input select switches AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 switches These switches select the audio input signals to be recorded for audio channels and 2 FRONT Th
110. alance and black balance have been adjusted again For more information refer to Maintenance Manual Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 11 4 2 Setting the Electronic Shutter This section describes the shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter of the camcorder and describes the procedure for selecting the shutter speed and mode 4 2 1 Shutter Modes The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and the shutter speeds that can be selected are listed below Selectable shutter modes and speeds Mode Shutter speed Application Standard HDW 730 59 941 format For shooting fast moving HDW 750 1 100 1 125 subjects with little blurring 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec HDW 730 501 format HDW 750P 501 format 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec HDW 750P 25PsF format 1 33 1 50 1 60 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec ECS Extended HDW 730 59 94 format For obtaining images with no Clear Scan 60 0 to 4300 Hz horizontal bands of noise HDW 730 501 format 50 0 when shooting subjects such to 4700 Hz as monitor screens HDW 750 30 0 to 4300 Hz HDW 750P 501 format 25 0 to 4700 Hz HDW 750P 25PsF format 25 0 to 2100 Hz 4 12 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Mode Shutter speed Application EVS HDW 730 59 941 format Improved vertical Enhanced HDW 750 1 60 sec fixed
111. an 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 e 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 R e Memory Stick Stores any type of data except copyright protected data that requires the MagicGate copyright protection technology e MagicGate Memory Stick Equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology e 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 with your product You can not use a Memory Stick Duo with your product A 50 Appendix Note on data read write speed Data read write speed may vary depending on the combination of the Memory Stick and Memory Stick compliant product you use What is MagicGate MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Before using a Memory Stick Terminal Write protected tab Labelling position e When you set the Memory Stick erasure prevention switch
112. arning indicator lights You can use the LED page of the USER menu to set whether or not the warning indicator lights 4 90 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording FUNCTION window FUNCTION BERGE RRR RRR This menu is for a FORMAT 59 944 camcorder which ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt EZ FC operates with 59 941 ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt F MIC format LOOP REC REAR BNC TEST QUT HD SDI This window allows you to confirm the assigned function of the ASSIGN 1 2 switches ON OFF of the Loop Rec function ON OFF of the output the output signal of BNC connectors HD SDI connector VBS SDI OUT connector and TEST OUT connectors and the currently selected format AUDIO STATUS window AUDIO STATUS BEER RR RRR RR ERR EMPHASYS OFF NDF STEREO CH1 FRONT CH3 WIRELES REAR CH4 WIRELES o 40 30 A LLLLOLI E L This window allows you to confirm the following items related to audio ON OFF of EMPHASIS setting conditions of DF NDF only for an HDW 730 operating with 59 94 format and the HDW 750 and FRONT MIC MONO STEREO Type of input signal to audio channels CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 e Input level of audio channels CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 91 Display don t display status confirmation windows You can use the SET STATUS page of the USER menu to set whether or not the status confirmation windows are displayed To display the status confirmation
113. art No 1 547 341 11 BKW 401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket BKDW 701 Servo filter unit Video monitor for color image check while shooting HDCA 901 for the input of the audio channels 3 and 4 and the HD SDI output Lens assembly 3 6 D to 0 8 D Part No A 8262 538 A Lens assembly 3 6 D to 0 4 D Part No A 8267 737 A Lens assembly 3 x magnification 2 4 D to 0 5 D Part No A 8314 798 A Extension Audio signal source board Power source B External microphone HKDW 703 for anay C 74 etc picture cache AC power BC L120 M50 HKDW 702 for supply Battery CAC 12 Microphone converting the signal Memory Stick W Charger Holder to 525i 625i signal HKDW 704 for AO 550 Audio equipment i i BP L60A recording the GPS Remote controll 550CE data equi M50 M100 WRR 810A 860A 862A Ampon AC Adaptor p Battery Pack 862B UHF Portable Tuner RM B150 Remote Control Unit AC DN2B E ae es AC Adaptor in portable tuner CCXA 53 audio cable a Be sure to attach the HKDW 702 1 or higher to the HDW 730 750P b For more information see Viewfinder and related equipment on page A 7 c 120 V AC or 220 to 240 V AC 1 1
114. art Time Code onto the Memory Label Tele File The VTR section is compatible with the Tele File memory label system This system allows you to record the recording start time code model name serial No and TAPE format onto the MLB 1M 100 memory label not supplied This is very helpful for management of the cassette tapes and to improve the efficiency of the tape editing The memory label attached to the cassette is automatically detected To record the recording start time code onto the memory label Follow the procedure below to record the recording start time code T Insert the cassette onto which the MLB 1M 100 memory label has been attached Memory label Window outlet Cassette holder 2 Press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens 3 58 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback At the instant the recording starts the time code of the recording start is recorded on the memory label To confirm the remaining capacity on the memory label 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 e OPERATION PAINT e MAINTENANCE e eFILE eDIAGNOSIS 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to FILE 3 Push the MENU knob When the FILE menu is first used the CONTENTS page appears Or if you used the FILE menu already the page that was on the screen when the last FILE menu operati
115. ast forward time Approx 5 minutes using BCT 40HD video cassette Rewind time Approx 5 minutes using BCT 40HD video cassette Continuous recording time Approx 90 minutes using BP L60A Battery Pack Approx 40 minutes using BP M50 Battery Pack Approx 120 minutes using BP M100 Battery Pack Appendix A 3 Digital video Digital video signal Sampling frequency Y 74 25 MHz Ps PR 37 125 MHz Quantization 10 bits sample 8 bits sample for compression processing Compression Coefficient recording system Channel coding S NRZI PR IV Error correction Reed Solomon code Error concealment Adaptive three dimensional Audio with standard playback machine Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz dB Dynamic range 85 dB min emphasis ON Distortion 0 08 max Cross talk 70 dB max Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Input output connectors Signal inputs AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 XLR 3 pin female 60 dBu 4 dBu 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms MIC IN XLR 5 pin female 50 dBu A 4 Appendix GENLOCK IN BNC type 1 0 Vp p 75 Q TC IN BNC type 0 5 V to 18 Vp p 10k Q Signal outputs TEST OUT BNC type 1 0 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced VBS SDI OUT BNC type only when an HKDW 702 is installed 75 Q unbalanced VBS OUT 1 0 Vp p SDI OUT 0 8 Vp p HD SDI OUT BNC type 0 8 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced AUDIO OUT XLR 5 pin male 0 dBm TC OUT BNC type 1 0 Vp p 75 Q EARPHON
116. ation on how to select the display contents see Selecting the display contents on page 4 132 4 144 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 11 2 Loading Scene Files Follow the procedure below 1 Follow the instructions in steps 1 to 3 described in 4 7 9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder on page 4 94 to display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu The SCENE FILE page appears 2 Load the scene file To load the scene file stored in the camcorder Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired file No and push the MENU knob The O which is displayed at the left of the file No changes to W The camcorder is set up according to the loaded scene file O40SCENE FILE o1 AAAAAAANAAAAAA BBBBBBBBBBBBB CCCCCCCCCCCCC DDDDDDDDDDDDD NO FILE 05 OSTANDARD SCENE RECALL SCENE STORE FID To cancel the selected scene file Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to W and push the MENU knob W changes to O The camcorder returns to the settings before selecting the scene file Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 145 You can load the scene file stored in the camcorder on the SCENE RECALL window to be displayed in step covered in To load the scene file saved in the Memory Stick To load the scene file saved in the Memory Stick Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to SCENE RECALL and p
117. aural sound is recorded in monaural recording F The audio signal input to AUDIO IN CH 2 R connector is recorded Ww The audio signal of the wireless microphone is recorded Audio signals to be recorded in audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 4 34 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording When an HDCA 901 camera adaptor is used With an HDCA 901 not supplied connected to the camcorder you can record separate sounds on audio channels 3 and 4 To record external audio signals from the HDCA 901 on audio channels 3 and 4 change the setting of CAMERA ADAPTER to ENABL on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu In such a case the external audio signals are recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 regardless of the settings of AUDIO CH3 4 on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu Adjust the level of the input signal using the level adjustment knob of the HDCA 901 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 35 4 5 Setting the Time Data 4 5 1 Setting the Time Code The time code setting range is from 00 00 00 00 to 23 59 59 29 hour minute second frame Follow the procedure below to set the time code 8200 F mi ait HOLD button R N HOLD RESET O RESET button an AUTO MANUAL TAUDIO SELECT T z mE l FRONT F k REAR a r WIRELESS w
118. automatic detection function 6 9 zoom function 6 4 Testing the iris and zoom functions 6 4 Time code checking 6 10 displaying 2 36 2 44 free run mode 2 37 free run recording run switch 2 37 preset regeneration switch 2 37 resetting 2 36 setting 4 35 switch settings and displayed information 2 45 synchronizing 4 40 time code system 2 33 Time counter display 2 44 Time data displaying 2 44 resetting 4 36 setting 4 35 TOP menu 4 46 Tripod adaptor 5 29 mount 2 4 mounting 5 29 TURBO GAIN button 2 22 1 8 Index U User bits checking 6 10 displaying 2 45 memory 4 38 resetting 4 39 setting 4 37 synchronization 4 43 User file See USER menu setting USER menu setting data to be saved as a user file 4 125 loading from the memory stick 4 126 resetting 4 133 saving as the user file to the memory stick 4 122 setting the file ID 4 130 USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu 4 46 4 55 Using the supplied microphone 5 17 v Vertical smear 1 8 Video head cleaning 6 11 monitor 1 10 3 56 3 57 Viewfinder adjusting the focus 5 9 adjusting the position 5 7 adjusting the screen 5 9 BATT indicator 2 47 BKW 401 Rotation Bracket 1 10 5 11 cleaning 6 11 detaching 5 10 display mode and setting change and adjustment progress message 4 73 eyepiece 5 12 front rear positioning lever 2 16 5 8 indicators on the viewfinder 2 46 left right positioning ring 2 16 5 7 REC indicator 2 46 related equipment A 7 selecting display it
119. be recorded at shooting appears If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise the number changes in the following sequence 1 lt gt 2 4 lt gt 8 7 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of setting changes to a mark and the mark at the left of NUMBER OF FRAME changes to a mark 3 42 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 8 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to TRIGGER INTERVAL O2OFUNCTIONI ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt z EZ FC ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt ae ie FRONT MIC SELECT DF NDF END SEARCH LOOP INTVAL_REC M INT NUMBER OF FRAME 8 TRIGGER INTERVAL SMIN PRE LIGHTING OFF Q Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of TRIGGER INTERVAL changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 1 0 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise to display M Tf you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise the number changes in the following sequence M gt 1SEC gt 2SEC 12H gt 24H When M appears the camcorder is in the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode and PRE LIGHTING disappears 11 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of setting changes to a mark and the mark at the left of TRIGGER INTERVAL changes to a mark Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 43 1 2 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section
120. blinks and push the MENU knob You can select the contents of the user file to be displayed on the page For details see Selecting the display contents on page 4 144 4 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover To return to the SCENE FILE page After the message COMPLETE is displayed in step 3 move the mark to ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and push the MENU knob The SCENE FILE page appears again Data of the white balance to be stored in the scene file Data of the white balance to be stored in the scene file depends on the setting of SCENE WHITE DATA on the REFERENCE page of the FILE menu OSOREFERENCE REFERENCE STORE EXEC REFERENCE CLEAR EXEC REFERENCE LOAD Eee REFERENCE SAVE _ F ID fionain Ani SCENE WHITE DATA 0FF INDICATOR lt gt OFF 4 140 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording When SCENE WHITE DATA is set to ON Data of the white balance selected when you store the scene file is stored For example when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A the adjusted values in memory A are stored in the scene file when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST the preset value is stored When SCENE WHITE DATA is set to OFF Data of the white balance is not stored in the scene file Saving scene files stored in the camcorder memory to the Memory Stick You can save five scene files stored in the camcorder
121. board not supplied in the camcorder the camcorder is able to constantly store a few seconds up to 7 seconds for the 59 94 format model or up to 8 seconds for the 501 25PsF format model worth of the most current picture and sound data in the board s 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 Setting the Loop Rec time Loop Rec mode To record in Loop Rec mode you need to turn on Loop Rec mode and set the picture data storage time Loop Rec time using the USER menu Loop Rec time The Loop Rec time and VTR SAVE STBY switch settings determine the number of seconds of picture data that will be stored in the HKDW 703 s memory and recorded when you press the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens 3 20 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback The following table shows the approximate number of seconds worth of picture data counting back from the time you begin recording that will be recorded from memory However when changing from SAVE to STBY or under the special situations explained in the notes on this page the actual amount of data recorded may be shorter Loop Rec time setting and recording start point Loop Rec time VTR STBY mode VTR SAVE mode 7 seconds About 7 seconds before About 4 seconds before for 59 941 format 8 seconds About 8 seconds before About 5 seconds before for 501 25PsF format 6 seconds
122. by turning the MENU knob and push the MENU knob The SCENE FILE page appears again Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 147 Loading the scene file stored in the Memory Stick into the camcorder memory You can load up to five scene files stored in the Memory Stick into the camcorder memory at once 1 Tum the MENU knob until the SCENE RECALL page which contains the desired scene files appears and push the MENU knob 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to 5FILE LOAD MEM 1 5 and then push the MENU knob PO1 SCENE RECALL ESC MEMORYSTICK ACCESS DISPLAY MODE 001 SCENE1 002 SCENE2 NO FILE 003 004 SCENE4 005 SCENES xxx SFILE LOAD The message MEMORY STICK ACCESS appears When loading is complete the message COMPLETE appears and the ACCESS indicator goes off 4 148 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording e The scene files loaded from the Memory Stick overwrite data stored in the camcorder memory e To load the scene file stored in the camcorder memory under the condition where the Memory Stick has been inserted return to the P00 SCENE RECALL page and load the desired scene file in the camcorder memory e When there is a file where no data is stored NO FILE is displayed a file that has the same file number is not overwritten in the camcorder In the window displayed in step 2 the content of the scene file 3 in the camcorder memory is not repla
123. ce is waterproof When cleaning the fog proof filter wipe it very gently with a soft cloth to avoid impairing the anti fogging coating 6 2 3 Cleaning the Tape Transport System In order to utilize the capability and obtain the best performance of the camcorder and to prolong the life of the camcorder and the cassette tape cleaning the tape transport system regularly is recommended For details on how and when to clean the tape transport system contact your nearest Sony dealer 6 2 4 Performing Maintenance After Use Under Severe Condition After using the camcorder in dusty location or near beach or hot spring or when water has got inside the camcorder due to bad weather or similar situations inspection and cleaning is recommended For details on inspection and cleaning contact your nearest Sony dealer Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 13 6 2 5 Note About the Battery Terminal The battery terminal of this unit the connector for battery packs and AC adaptors is a consumable part The unit may not operate properly if the pins of the battery terminal are bent or deformed by shock or vibrations or if they become corroded due to prolonged outdoor use If you notice bending deformation or surface corrosion contact your dealer or a Sony service representative as soon as possible to have the battery terminal replaced Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime
124. ced To cancel the loading Before pushing the MENU knob in step 2 move the mark to ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and push the MENU knob The SCENE FILE page appears again Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 149 4 11 3 Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings Saved in the Reference File You can reset the settings of the camcorder to the settings saved in the reference file standard settings For detailed information on the items subject to the reference file see the Maintenance Manual On the SCENE FILE page turn the MENU knob to move the mark to STANDARD then push the MENU knob O40SCENE FILE AAAAAAANAAAAAA BBBBBBBBBBBBB CCECCCECCCCCCG DDDDDDDDDDDDD NO FILE 05 ESTANDARD SCENE RECALL gt DEXEC PETNE STURE gt EXEC The U1 which is displayed at the left of STANDARD changes to W When W changes to L the settings of the camcorder are reset to the settings stored in the reference file If you press the MENU knob again while ll is lit operation is canceled and the camcorder returns to the settings before STANDARD was selected 4 150 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 12 Jumping to a File Related Menu Page When Inserting a Memory Stick A Memory Stick enables you to save user files scene files lens files reference files and ALL files When you insert a Memory Stick wi
125. ch 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 setting the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF the menu disappears from the viewfinder 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 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark The setting is executed To continue setting other items in the same page repeat steps from 4 to 7 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 53 To move to another page T Tum the MENU knob to move the mark to the page number then push the MENU knob Or when the mark is placed at a position other than the page number push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to ESCAPE The mark appears in front of the page number The camcorder is in page selecting mode 2 Tum the MENU knob until the desired page appears 3 Push the MENU knob when th
126. 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 played back Using a CCXA 53 Audio Cable not supplied you can convert from a 5 pin connection to two 3 pin connections AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 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 48 V 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 DC power output connector This connector supplies power for a WRR 810A 860A 862A 862B UHF Portable Tuner not supplied Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF portable tuner 2 8 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Audio functions 3 ALARM volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone alarm volume At the minimum position no sound can be heard ALARM oO Minimum Maximum ALARM volume control Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 9 The internal volume control can be adjusted so that the alarm is audible even if the
127. ck a file ID is stored in the Memory Stick together with the file 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to F ID on the SCENE FILE page O40SCENE FILE QOOOOOOOOO000000 DOOOOOOOUOO000000 DOOOOOOOOO000000 DOOOOOOOUOO000000 QOOOOOO000000000 OSTANDARD SCENE RECALL EXEC BCENE STORE gt EXEC 2 Push the MENU knob The F ID window where you can set the file ID appears ESG END ABCDEFGH I JKLMNOPQRSTUVUW XYZ 0123456789 amp x 1320 RET INS DEL Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 143 3 Follow the procedure of steps 4 and 5 described in 4 7 7 Setting the Shot ID on page 4 84 to enter the file ID Execute the file ID before storing the scene file in the Memory Stick or the camcorder memory Otherwise the file ID is not stored with the other data 4 When you finish entering the file ID turn the MENU knob to move the J mark to END and then push the MENU knob The SCENE FILE page appears O40SCENE FILE 05 OSTANDARD SCENE RECALL EXEC SCENE STORE EXEC F ID AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Perform operations from step 2 in 4 11 1 Storing Data in the Scene File on page 4 135 This file ID is saved in the Memory Stick with data Selecting the display contents You can select the contents of the file to be displayed on the SCENE STORE window and SCENE RECALL window For detailed inform
128. clockwise or counterclockwise until LOOP appears If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise the setting changes in the following sequence OFF 4 gt LOOP gt A INT lt gt M INT When LOOP appears the camcorder is in the Loop Rec mode where picture sound and time code are constantly saved in memory The TALLY lamp green is on while the picture data is being stored in the memory O2OFUNCT ION ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt EZ FC ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt F MIC FRONT MIC SELECT MONO DF NDF DF END SEARCH OFF LOOP INTVAL REC LOOP LOOP REC TIME OSEC 3 24 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 7 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of LOOP INTVAL REC changes to a gt mark and the mark at 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 LOOP REC TIME O2OFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt EZ FC ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt z F MIC FRONT MIC SELECT MONO DF NDF DF END SEARCH OFF LOOP INTVAL REC LOOP LOOP REC TIME OSEC Q Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of LOOP REC TIME changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 1 0 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired Loop Rec time appears Tf you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise the Loop Rec time changes in the following sequence 0
129. cording 4 51 5 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark OIOOUTPUT SEL HD SDI OUT OFF REAR BNC OUT SEL OFF TEST QUT SELECT HD DOWN CON MODE PLETTR 6 Tum the MENU knob to change the settings To increase a setting value Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera To decrease a setting value Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camera As turning the MENU knob the setting increases or decreases one step by one step 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 To select the ON setting turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera To select the OFF setting turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camera 4 52 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 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 swit
130. ct has a compensation function and the problem may be alleviated by automatic black balance adjustment see page 4 2 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 1 8 Chapter 1 Overview Aliasing When fine patterns stripes or lines are shot they may appear jagged or flicker Phenomena specific to IT type CCD Image Sensors HDW 730 only When an extremely bright object such as a strong spotlight or flashlight is being shot cross type or T type noise may be produced This is a specific phenomenon called blooming which is related to the structure of the IT type CCD and is not a malfunction Keep such an characteristics of the IT type CCD in mind when using this product Chapter 1 Overview 1 9 1 3 Example of System Configuration For more information about the fittings connections or use of additional equipment and accessories see Chapter 5 as well as the operation manuals for the connected equipment The diagram below shows a typical configuration of the camcorder for ENG and EFP Viewfinder related equipment Lens assembly 2 8 D to 2 0 D Part No A 8262 537 A Fog proof filter Camera adaptor P
131. ct this connector to the time code input lock connector of the external VTR 2 34 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls OFE ON LIGHT WARNING JANCE SHIFT PRESET w o REGEN CLOCK AUTO MANUAL MEMORY STICK bei TAUDIO SELECT O acces E CH 2 DATA DISPLAY CU cH uar Mix E swe MP sod ree oH Time code functions 2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 35 HOLD display hold button Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data displayed in the counter display section The time code generator continues normal operation Pressing this button again releases the hold One use of this feature is to determine the exact time of a particular shot When the HOLD button is activated the time data is displayed in the following format a ee e WILE LIL LLL See 2 8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel on page 2 42 for more information about the counter display RESET counter reset button This button resets the time data displayed on the counter display section to 00 00 00 00 and the user bit data to 00000000 DISPLAY LCD switch CTL Control signal TC Time code DATA The item selected by the DATA DISPLAY switch For more information see Time code displays on page 2 44
132. d This connector also inputs the NTSC PAL composite video signal as the reference signal when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment In this case the genlock H phase cannot be adjusted Beyond that the subcarrier of the down converted signal composite video signal cannot be synchronized with external equipment when an HKDW 702 not supplied is installed Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 25 Opening the cover Press on the tab Shooting and recording playback functions 4 VTR START button Press this button to start recording Press it again to stop recording The effect is exactly the same as that of the VTR button on the lens When the REC SWITCH function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 push type you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch as the VTR START button 2 26 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls VTR SAVE STBY VTR power saving standby switch This switch controls the VTR power mode during pauses in recording REC PAUSE SAVE Power saving mode When you press the VTR START button there is a short delay before recording starts but power consumption is less than in standby mode and battery life is extended When the switch is set to SAVE the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder lights STBY Standby mode Recording starts as soon as you press the VTR START button Avoid allowing the camcorder to remain in STBY standby mode for a
133. d to REAR Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 27 5 5 4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment Connect the audio output connector of the audio equipment that supplies the line input signal to the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 connector Set the LINE MIC 48 V ON switch for the channel to which the audio signal source is connected to LINE Audio equipment AUDIO IN switch At the factory setting when the audio cable is connected o either the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 connector AUDIO IN for CH 1 he signal input to the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 oF CH 2 connector is automatically selected as the signal to be recorded This is true regardless of he AUDIO IN switch setting This is called XLR connection automatic detection function When the XLR connection automatic detection unction is set to OFF on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu set the AUDIO IN switch corresponding to the channel to which he audio equipment is connected to REAR Line input connection 5 28 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 6 Tripod Mounting You can easily mount and dismount the camcorder on a tripod by using the VCT 14 tripod adaptor not supplied T Attacha tripod adaptor to the tripod Tripod adaptor Camera mount Slide the camcorder forward along the groove in the adaptor until it clicks Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 29 Removing the camco
134. d will appear again 3 22 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 2 Tur the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears When the question mark O2OFUNCTION1 appears at the left of the le age yu ca RSSI U 2 aie switch the pages gt FRONT MIC SELECT MONO Turn the MENU knob DF NDF DF Gloclewise or END SEARCH OFF counterclockwise to LOOP INTVAL REC OFF display the desired page The DF NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only for a camcorder which operate with the 59 941 format that is HDW 750 and HDW 730 which operates with the 59 941 format In this manual menu operation is explained using the menus of a camcorder which operates with the 59 941 format 3 Push the MENU knob The mark appears at the left of the currently selected item and the mark appears at the left of the setting O2OFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt EZ FC ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt FMIC FRONT MIC SELECT MONO DF NDE DF END SEARCH OFF LOOP INTVAL REC OFF 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to LOOP INTVAL REC S Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 23 5 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of LOOP INTVAL REC changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark O2OFUNCTIONI ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt gt E srFC ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt FRONT MIC SELECT DF NDF END SEARCH LOOP INTVAL REC 6 Turn the MENU knob
135. de the picture you shoot is recorded to tape after the Loop Rec time elapses For this reason the tape does 3 26 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback not stop immediately when you press the VTR START button After the VTR START button is pressed all tape operation buttons EJECT REW F FWD PLAY and STOP stop functioning until the Loop Rec time has elapsed During this time if you press the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens the recording starts again as if there were no pause in recording The time the tape stops after the VTR START button is pressed equals the Loop Rec time set However if you start recording within the set Loop Rec time immediately after selecting the Loop Rec mode changing the Loop Rec time or performing playback or recording review the picture data for the duration of the Loop Rec time will not be stored in memory Thus the time the tape stops after the VTR START button is pressed becomes shorter than the Loop Rec 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 if you start recording immediately after switching to F RUN or R RUN i e to a position other than SET you may overwrite a portion of the previously recorded time code Turning off the camera 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
136. djustment switch This switch activates the white balance and black balance automatic adjustment functions WHT Automatic adjustment of the white balance If the WHITE BAL switch is set to A or B the white balance setting is stored in the corresponding memory The memory can store the white balance setting for each CC filter BLK Automatic adjustment of the black set and black balance ASSIGN assignable switches 1 2 You can assign the desired functions to each of ASSIGN 1 switch push type and ASSIGN 2 switch slide type on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu For details see 4 8 5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1 2 Switches on page 4 109 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 are selected from the setup menu before use The factory settings are L 0 dB M 6 dB and H 12 dB When this selector is adjusted the new setting will be indicated on the 2 20 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls setting change adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds For information about setting the gain values see 4 8 1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values on page 4 98 OUTPUT DCC output signal dynamic contrast control selector This selector switches the video signal that is output to the VTR viewfinder and video m
137. e HD SDI OUT connector When OFF is selected the HD SDI circuit is disconnected which saves power REAR BNC OUT Selects the type of the video signal to be SEL output from the VBS SDI OUT connector one of VBS SDI OFF When OFF is selected the down converter stops This saves power TEST OUT SELECT Selects the type of the video signal to be output from the TEST OUT connector When HD is selected the HD Y signal is output When SD is selected the down converted color composite signal is output DOWN CON MODE Selects the conversion mode of the down converter among SQEZE LETTR and CROP SQEZE The picture is displayed without distortion on a monitor with the 16 9 aspect ratio On a monitor with the 4 3 aspect ratio the picture is distorted horizontally LETTR Displays the picture without distortion on a monitor with the 4 3 aspect ratio the video signal of the 16 9 aspect ratio is output by adding a blank area no signal black top and bottom CROP Cropping both the left and right sides of a video image with the 16 9 aspect ratio a video signal with the 4 3 aspect ratio is output a When an HKDW 702 not supplied is not installed these items are not displayed on the OUTPUT SEL page 4 102 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording b When SDI is selected connect the VBS SDI OUT connector to the SDI IN connector of the monitor When VBS is selected connect the VBS SDI O
138. e MIC IN connector Recording the stereo sound You can record either stereo sound or monaural sound using the supplied stereo microphone To record the stereo sound To record the L and R audio signals of the stereo sound in channels 1 and 2 set both AUDIO IN CH 1 and CH 2 switches to FRONT To record the L and R audio signals of the stereo sound in channels 3 and 4 set both AUDIO IN CH 3 and CH 4 switches to F Confirm that the front microphone selection function is set to STEREO At the factory the function of FRONT MIC SELECT is assigned to ASSIGN 2 slide type Slide the ASSIGN 2 switch to the front lens side If you have removed the FRONT MIC SELECT function from the ASSIGN 2 switch set FRONT MIC SELECT to STEREO on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu or OPERATION menu To record the monaural sound Set the appropriate AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 and or CH 4 switch es corresponding to the channel s to which you want to record the monaural sound to FRONT or F Set the front microphone selection function to MONO 5 18 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5 2 Using an External Microphone You can connect up to two external monau AUDIO IN CH 1 and CH 2 connectors W ral microphones using the hen 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 se
139. e and speed preselected on the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu Note that all modes and all standard mode speeds listed in the table on page 4 12 are preselected using the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu Standard mode 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 ECS mode 1 100 for the HDW 730 59 941 format HDW 750 1 60 for the HDW 730 501 format HDW 750P 50 format For the HDW 750P 25PsF format the available shutter speeds are 1 33 1 50 1 60 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec 4 16 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Setting the shutter speed in ECS mode Follow the procedure below T Set the shutter speed mode to ECS ECS 60 00Hz ECS Extended clear scan page factory settings 2 Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera to increase the value or clockwise to decrease the value until the desired frequency appears Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 17 The frequency range can be changed as shown below HDW 730 59 941 format 60 0 to 4300 Hz HDW 730 501I format 50 0 to 4700 Hz HDW 750 30 0 to 4300 Hz HDW 750P 25 0 to 2100 Hz When an RM B150 Remote Control Unit is connected You can set the shutter speed of ECS with the rotary encoder of the RM B150 Changing the range of choice of shutter mode and speed settings You can reduce the time requi
140. e camcorder 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 3 1 and Section 6 4 Operation Warnings on page 6 18 6 1 2 Testing the Camera Set the switches and selectors as follows SERVO MAN VTR SAVE STBY SAVE GAIN Set as low as possible WHITE BAL A or B OUTPUT DCC BARS 6 2 Chapter 6 Maintenance Testing the viewfinder 1 Adjust the position of the viewfinder 2 Check that the color bars are displayed in the viewfinder and adjust the BRIGHT CONTRAST and PEAKING controls to give the best color bar display 3 Check each of the following operations e The menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen Turn the MENU knob and check that the menu page changes to the next page Push the MENU knob and check that settings of each item of the selected page are displayed e Turn the MENU knob and check that the arrow mark moves within the page e Push the MENU knob and check that the arrow mark placed before the item changes to the circle and the circle placed before the setting of the item changes to the question mark e Turn the MENU knob and check that the setting of the selected item or ON OFF changes 4 Set the OUTPUT DCC switch to CAM and change the ND FILTER selector posi
141. e desired page appears To end menu operations You can end menu operations by the following two methods 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 viewfinder screen 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 detailed information on the viewfinder display see 4 7 2 Selecting the Display Items on page 4 70 4 54 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 6 3 Editing the USER Menu The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to configure a USER menu that consists only of pages and items that you need by adding deleting or replacing the pages The USER 1 to USER 5 pages allow you to add delete or replace the items Adding a new page The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to add the new page to the USER menu On the USER 1 page the items are already set at the factory USER 2 to USER 5 pages are blank You can register up to 10 items including the blank row on each page T while holding down the MENU knob change 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
142. e 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 CH 1 CH 2 connectors WIRELESS The input signal source is a WRR 855A 855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit not supplied CH 3 CH 4 switches These switches select the audio input signals to be recorded for audio channels 3 and 4 To activate CH 3 CH 4 switches set AUDIO CH3 4 MODE to SW on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu 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 CH 1 CH 2 connectors Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 7 W WIRELESS The input signal source is a WRR 855A 855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit not supplied With the HDCA 901 not supplied connected to the camcorder you can record separate sounds in audio channels 3 and 4 For detailed information see When the HDCA 901 camera adaptor is used on page 4 35 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 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 to audio
143. e of the PAINT menu Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 13 4 2 2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed Use the SHUTTER selector to select a shutter mode or a standard mode shutter speed To set the shutter speed in ECS mode with the SHUTTER switch set to ON and the ECS mode selected use the MENU knob for adjustment You can use the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu to narrow the range of choice in advance or to select in advance whether or not you use ECS Setting the shutter mode and standard mode shutter speed Once the shutter speed is selected it is retained even when the camcorder power is turned off 1 Follow the procedure described in 4 7 2 Selecting the Display Items page 4 70 to set to VF DISPLAY MODE to 2 or 3 from the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu 4 14 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 2 Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL SHUTTER selector The current shutter setting appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen E g SS 1 250 or ECS 60 00 Hz Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 15 3 Before the message from step 2 disappears push the SHUTTER selector to SEL again and repeat until the desired mode or speed appears Pushing the SHUTTER selector to SEL repeatedly allows you to cycle through the settings of mod
144. e 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 2 32 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 6 Time Code System Time code functions 1 GENLOCK IN genlock input connector BNC type e This connector inputs an HD reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment This connector can input an NTSC PAL analog composite signal as the reference video signal when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 33 This connector also inputs a return video signal You can display the image of the return video signal in the viewfinder screen when you set the RETURN VIDEO to ON on the GENLOCK page of the OPERATION menu You can assign the RETURN VIDEO function to ASSIGN 1 switch For details see 4 8 5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1 2 Switches on page 4 109 TC IN time code input connector BNC type To synchronize the time code with an external time code connect the reference time code input here TC OUT time code output connector BNC type To synchronize the time code of an external VTR with that of the camcorder conne
145. eater direct sunlight high humidity excessive dust When storing and carrying the Memory Stick keep it in its original case to ensure protection of important data When carrying the camcorder with the Memory Stick inserted close the cover e Avoid removing the Memory Stick from the insertion slot while the ACCESS indicator is lit Do not format the Memory Stick using a PC The MEMORY STICK page of the FILE menu allows you to format the Memory Stick For detailed information on how to format refer to the maintenance manual Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 121 4 9 2 Saving Loading User Menu Data to from Memory Stick The section explains the operations to save data to and load it from the Memory Stick Operations are done from the USER FILE page of the USER menu You can recreate suitable setup condition rapidly using data in the Memory Stick Saving data to the Memory Stick You can save up to 100 user files in the Memory Stick Insert the Memory Stick then follow the procedure below T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Tum the MENU knob until the USER FILE page appears and push the MENU knob 13OUSER FILE USER FILE LOAD D EXEC USER FILE SAVE EXEC F 1D 0000000000000000 USER PRESET EXEC 4 122 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
146. ection Menu operating section Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 29 Memory Stick compartment MEMORY STICK OPEN button ACCESS lamp EJECT button Memory Stick Open the cover of the Memory Stick compartment by pressing the MEMORY STICK OPEN button Insert the Memory Stick not supplied with the notch facing downward and the label facing toward you into the slot 2 30 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Do not insert remove a Memory Stick while the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing Doing so may damage the data MENU knob Use this knob to change the page selection or a setting within the menu Push If you push this knob when the arrow gt is placed at the page title on the menu the arrow changes to the question mark and you can change the page When the arrow mark is placed at the position other than the page title the camcorder turns in mode where you can change the settings by pushing this knob Turn Turn this knob to change the page or change the settings of the items STATUS ON SEL OFF menu display on paging 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 the window to confirm the menu settings and conditions of the camcorder is displayed on the viewfinder screen
147. ed in the user bits e Audio The audio signal is not recorded in Manual Interval Rec mode e Cassette control buttons While recording in the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode the green tally flashes 2 flashes second you cannot use cassette control buttons REW F FWD PLAY and STOP Note that the camcorder stops recording in the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode if you press the EJECT button While recording in the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode you cannot use 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 3 50 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback However the tape may run to record the picture data stored in the memory before stopping the manual interval recording e Menu operation In the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode you cannot change the settings of LOOP INTVAL REC and NUMBER OF FRAME on the FUNCTION 1 page after the camcorder starts recording To change the settings stop the recording pressing the EJECT button or setting the POWER switch to OFF In the continuous trigger mode the Manual Interval Rec mode you cannot change the settings of LOOP INTVAL REC NUMBER OF FRAME and TRIGGER INTERVAL after the camcorder starts recording To change the settings stop the recording pressing the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens or setting the POWER switch
148. emperature COLOR FINE lt A gt Adjusts the value more precisely if the adjustment by WARM COOL lt A gt is not satisfactory OFFSET WHITE lt B gt _ Turns the setting of the offset for channel B ON or OFF ON Adds the offset adjusted on this page to the white balance WARM COOL lt B gt Sets the offset for the white balance 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 lt B gt Adjusts the value more precisely if the adjustment by WARM COOL lt B gt is not satisfactory 2 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 Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 107 3 Tum the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 4 Tum the MENU knob to change the desired setting and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 5 To continue another setting repeat steps 3 and 4 To continue the sett
149. ems 4 70 setting 4 78 status display 4 64 stopper 2 17 5 10 testing 6 3 VTR SAVE indicator 2 47 VITC 1 4 4 39 VTR specifications A 3 testing 6 5 operation and status indicators 2 43 features 1 4 VTR SAVE STBY switch 2 27 VTR START button 2 26 VBS SDI OUT connector 2 23 W WARNING indicator 2 41 6 14 Warnings and indications display panel indications 2 42 6 14 parts and controls 2 39 status confirmation window 4 90 TALLY indicator 2 40 6 14 viewfinder screen displays 6 14 warning sound 2 9 6 14 warning system 6 14 White balance adjusting 4 6 error messages 4 10 if you have no time to adjust the white balance 4 11 memory indicator 4 68 memory 4 11 WHITE BAL switch 2 22 White flecks 1 8 WRR 810A 860A 862A 862B 1 10 5 24 A 7 WRR 855A 855B 1 10 5 24 A 7 Z Zebra pattern 2 15 ZEBRA switch 2 15 Zoom position indicator 4 65 testing 6 4 Index l 9 Name Office Address Phone The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other than the operation or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual without the express written permission of Sony Corporation Sony Corporation 2008 01 2002 HDW 730 750 750P SY 3 62
150. enables you to save the user file scene files lens files reference files and ALL files This section explains how to handle the Memory Stick and save load a user file to from the Memory Stick You can use a Memory Stick with memory capacity of up to 64 MB with the camcorder For detailed information on the scene file see 4 11 Using the Scene Files on page 4 135 For detailed information on the lens files reference files and ALL files refer to the Maintenance Manual 4 9 1 Handling the Memory Stick The Memory Stick can be inserted or removed from the camcorder with the power turned on or off Inserting the Memory Stick 1 Push the MEMORY STICK OPEN button The cover of the Memory Stick compartment opens ay MEMORY STICK OPEN button 4 118 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the notch facing downward and the arrow facing toward you and insert the Memory Stick into the memory stick insertion slot until it clicks into place Then close the cover Memory Stick Inserting the 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 Chapter 4 Adjustments and
151. ence clamp level black set and black balance Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu Follow the procedure below to adjust the black balance T Set the OUTPUT DCC switch to CAM 2 Push the AUTO W B BAL switch to BLK and release the switch AUTO W B BAL switch The switch returns to the center position and the adjustment is executed 4 2 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording During adjustment the following message is displayed on the viewfinder screen The messages change in the following sequence BLACK SET gt BLACK BAL gt CHECK BLACK OP BLACK SET The black balance adjustment ends in a few seconds with the message BLACK OK and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in memory 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 1 If the existing black balance adjustment is satisfactory the message BLACK BAL may not appear that is the automatic black balance adjustment may be omitted to save time Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 3 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
152. es a microphone holder A Part No 3 680 581 01 which is not supplied with the CRS 3P The procedure for attaching an external microphone using a CAC 12 and CRS 3P is shown below For more information refer to the manual supplied with the microphone holder or cradle suspension manual 1 Assemble the CRS 3P Cradle Suspension and microphone holder A Part No 3 680 581 01 Microphone holder A Part No 3 680 581 01 5 20 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 2 Remove the external microphone holder attachment screws 12 Microphone Holder 3 Attach the CAC Screws removed in step 2 CAC 12 Continued Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 21 4 Open the CAC 12 and remove the microphone adaptor Microphone adaptor Loosen the screw 5 Mount the assembly from step 1 in the CAC 12 Tighten the screw 5 22 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 6 Mount the microphone into the cradle suspension 7 Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN CH 1 or AUDIO IN CH 2 connector Set the corresponding AUDIO IN switch to REAR Set the LINE MIC 48V ON switch to 48V ON or MIC in accordance with the type of the microphone power supply If the microphone you connect to AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 is of the internal batteries type set the appropriate LINE MIC 48V ON switch to MIC If the microphone you connect to AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 is
153. f GAMMA the B black gamma OUTPUT Y R G B Selects the output signal of SELECT VBS SDI OUT and TEST OUT a For detailed information on OUTPUT SELECT see a on page A 16 Page KNEE Items Settings Contents KNEE OFF ON Turns the knee correction circuit on or off KNEE POINT 50 to 109 Sets the knee point level KNEE SLOPE 99 to 99 Set the knee slope level KNEE OFF ON Turns the knee saturation SATURATION function on or off KNEE SAT 99 to 99 Sets the knee saturation LEVEL level WHITE CLIP OFF ON Turns the white clipping function on or off WHITE 100 0 Adjusts the white clipping CLIP LEVEL to 109 5 level Appendix A 23 Page Items Setting Contents DETAIL1 DETAIL OFF ON Sets the detail correction function on or off APERTURE OFF ON Turns the aperture correction function on or off DETAIL LEVEL 99 to 99 Sets the general level of the detail signal APERTURE 0 to 15 Sets the aperture level LEVEL DETAIL H V 99 to 99 Sets the level of the V detail RATIO signal CRISPENING 99 to 99 Sets the crispening level LEVEL OFF ON Turns the level depend DEPEND function on or off LEVEL 99 to 99 Sets the level of level DEPEND LVL depend DETAIL FREQ 99 to 99 Sets the frequency of the H detail signal Page Items Setting Contents DETAIL 2 KNEE OFF ON Turns the knee aperture APERTURE function on o
154. ff 3 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to R RUN Continued Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 5 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 The RF and SERVO indicators on the display panel are off 6 Press the VTR START button again and check that the tape stops and that the REC indicator in the viewfinder goes off 7 Repeat the checks of steps 5 and 6 this time using the VTR button on the lens If the REC SWITCH function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 switch repeats the checks of steps 5 and 6 this time using the ASSIGN 1 button 8 Press the RESET button and check that the counter display goes to 00 00 00 00 Q Tum on the LIGHT switch and check that the display panel is illuminated 1 O 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 1 Set the AUDIO IN CH 1 and CH 2 switches to FRONT 6 6 Chapter 6 Maintenance 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH 1 and CH 2 switches to AUTO Set the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch to CH 1 2 4 Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector at a suitable sound source Check
155. g 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 VTR button on the lens The camcorder stops recording However the tape may run to record picture data stored in memory until you interrupt Auto interval recording To end auto interval recording You can clear Auto Interval Rec mode by the following two methods e Set the POWER switch to OFF e Set LOOP INTVAL REC to OFF on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 37 Time required for shooting and time required for recording on the tape The Auto Interval Rec mode is effective for shooting objects that moves very slowly You do however need to set the total time for shooting TAKE TOTAL TIME and the time for recording on the tape REC TIME The time for shooting is the time required to shoot objects that moves very slowly The camcorder stores the picture data a frame at a time as it is shot at the certain specified interval and records the picture data on tape when up to the picture data for about 5 seconds are stored in memory The time for recording on the tape is the length of recording the picture data shot during TAKE TOTAL TIME The camcorder calculates the shooting interval based on two set values TAKE TOTAL TIME and REC TIME
156. g Loading User Menu Data to from Memory Stick ctsccssscvecsvsccesccsscesstesevsscevessssosssocesscespscsscsvoscesess 4 118 4 9 1 Handling the Memory Stick oo eeeeeeeeeeeee 4 118 4 9 2 Saving Loading User Menu Data to from Memory StiCk 5c2 sescivistesenssssroitaserosnserderdeoaeesonesesesees 4 122 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard SOteimn gs sivsesssiscssaccoscescsesevecsesteatsaveascascevevecetvovcsssescobsasesvoevecsssaes 4 133 Continued Table of Contents 3 4 11 Using the Scene Files senesesesososesosesescsososcsososcsososesososesosesese 4 135 4 11 1 Storing Data in the Scene File ee eeeeseereeeeteeeees 4 135 4 11 2 Loading Scene Files oo eeesseeeseseeeeeeseeeeseeees 4 145 4 11 3 Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings Saved in the Reference File 0 0 0 0 cece 4 150 4 12 Jumping to a File Related Menu Page When Inserting a Memory Stick s cscissscvccecsccssesedsesetsssscescvcessasbsvocecsesoossedsacctsasese 4 151 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder S L Power Supply sccccsccsccsisscccescceesorstcsse cosessccovecsssvessecesscasocscescscveaesse 5 1 5 1 1 Using a Battery Pack eeseesssesseeesesesssesserssesrersessssessee 5 1 5 1 2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to Dead Batteries 5 4 5 1 3 Using an AC Adaptor cc cesescecsseeseeeeseeseeeceeeeeeeeeeneenes 5 5 5 1 4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System 5 6 5 2 Adjusting the Viewfinder i 5 7
157. g to the shooting and lighting conditions e Override function which makes fine adjustment of the reference value for brightness of automatic iris control is provided 1 ECS Extended Clear Scan 2 EVS Enhanced Vertical definition System 3 S EVS Super Enhanced Vertical definition System 4 When the HDW 750P operates with the 25PsF format neither S EVS mode nor EVS mode is availabele 5 ATW Auto Tracing White balance 6 TruEye TruEye is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation 1 2 Chapter 1 Overview e A built in circuit produces a color bar signal for easy adjustment of the color monitor The RM B150 remote control unit not supplied controls camera functions and VTR functions Setup data made on the USER menu including the various marker settings can be stored on a Memory Stick as a user file After storage it can be recalled Setup data specified by video engineers including the various detail settings can be stored in the camcorder itself and on a Memory Stick as a reference file After storage it can be loaded This makes it possible to shorten setup time by duplicating the stored reference file to other cameras through the Memory Stick Setup data specified by video engineers including the video settings can be stored in the camcorder itself and on a Memory Stick as a scene file This makes it possible to load setup data appropriate for the scene Correction values for lens extenders and individual lense
158. ge that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Tum the MENU knob until the USER FILE page appears and then push the MENU knob 13OUSER FILE USER FILE LOAD D EXEC USER FILE SAVE EXEC F 1D OO00000000000000 USER PRESET gt EXEC Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 133 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to USER PRESET and push the MENU knob 13QUSER FILE PRESET DATA OK YES NO USER FILE LOAD USER FILE SAVE F 1D 0000000000000000 USER PRESET D EXEC The message PRESET OK YES NO appears In this case the gt mark is placed at the left of NO and NO blinks 4 Turm the MENU knob to move the mark to YES YES blinks and push the MENU knob Settings for all items in the USER menu are reset to the standard settings 4 134 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 11 Using the Scene Files You can save various detail adjusted data customized to certain shooting scenes as a scene file Loading the scene file you can quickly recreate setup conditions suitable for the scene You can store up to five scene files in the camcorder memory and up to 100 scene files in a Memory Stick Beyond that you can load data stored in the Memory Stick into the camcorder memory Data that can be stored in the scene file You can store the following data in a scene file e Adjusted
159. ghtening and darkening of an image resulting from repeated response to automatic iris control Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 9 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 WHITE NG The white video level is too low Either make open LOW LEVEL the lens iris or increase the gain WHITE NG The color temperature is too high Select a suitable COLOR TEMP HIGH filter setting WHITE NG The color temperature is too low Select a suitable COLOR TEMP LOW filter setting WHITE NG Adjustment could not be completed within the TIME LIMIT standard number of attempts WHITE NG The white area could not be checked POOR WHITE AREA WHITE NG The white video level is too high Either narrow the LEVEL TOO HIGH lens iris opening or change the ND filter If any of the above error messages is displayed retry the white balance adjustment If the error message occurs again an internal check is necessary For information about this internal check refer to Maintenance Manual 4 10 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording If you have no time to adjust the white balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST The wh
160. h Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 65 DC IN battery indicator This shows the battery voltage of an internal battery pack or an external battery connected to the DC IN connector When the power is supplied from an external battery pack connected to the DC IN connector DC IN appears When the DISP VOLT item is set to OFF on the VF DISP 2 page of the USER menu the battery indicator does not appear except when the Anton Bauer battery or BP M50 M100 battery pack is used The remaining battery capacity of those batteries is automatically detected and the battery indicator shows the detected remaining battery capacity as a percentage even when the DISP VOLT item is set to OFF It changes in units of 10 Until the remaining battery capacity is reduced to 40 the indicators MAX 90 80 40 are displayed for three seconds on the viewfinder each time the remaining battery capacity reduces by 10 When the remaining battery capacity is less than 40 this battery indicator is displayed all the time When the remaining battery capacity is less than 10 the battery indicator blinks When the remaining battery capacity is reduced further the LOW indicator blinks a This value can be set to either 10 or 20 on the FUNCTION 2 page of the OPERATION menu Setting change and adjustment progress message display area For detailed information see 4 7 3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Me
161. h whether or not the characters are mixed to the video signal to be output from the TEST OUT connector 4 112 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Function Content MARKER ON OFF Assigns the ON OFF function to display all markers ZEBRA ON OFF Assigns the zebra pattern display function to the switch a Even when MARKER is set to OFF on the MARKER page of the USER menu the ASSIGN 2 switch allows you to display or not to display all markers For functions that are assigned to the ASSIGN 2 switch you cannot change those settings using other menus The function assigned to ASSIGN 2 switch takes precedence over the menu setting 4 Tur the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and push the MENU knob To return to the FUNCTION 1 page Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to ESC on the right top of the window and push the MENU knob Or push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE side To end menu operations Set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Or close the cover Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 113 4 8 6 Setting the Date Time of the Internal Clock You can set or change the date and time of the internal clock The date and time set are stored in the time code Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in 4 7 9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder on page 4 94 to display
162. hange the page You can use up to 20 pages from P01 to P20 to store scene files in the Memory Stick Each page can hold up to 5 files 4 138 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file No appears and then push the MENU knob P01 SCENE STORE ESC DISPLAY MODE gt ALL SCENEIO 00 08 01 NEW FILE NEW FILE NEW FILE NEW FILE SFILE SAVE e MEM1 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired file No and then push tthe MENU knob SCENE STORE ESC MORY STICK ACCESS PLAY MODE ALL SCENE 1 00 08 01 NEW F IL NEW FILE NEW FILE NEW FILE SFILE SAVE e MEM1 5 The message MEMORY STICK ACCESS appears When the storing is completed the message COMPLETE appears and the ACCESS indicator also goes off To cancel the storing and return to the SCENE FILE page Before pushing the MENU knob in step move the mark to ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and push the MENU knob The SCENE FILE page appears again Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 139 When you select the file No where the data has been saved The message OVERWRITE OK YES NO appears In this case the mark is placed at the left of NO and NO blinks To stop overwriting press the MENU knob Repeat step To overwrite move the mark to YES YES
163. he CONTENTS page is displayed When another page is displayed turn the MENU knob until the EDIT PAGE appears then push the MENU knob The EDIT PAGE appears O1OEDIT PAGE Add New Page 01 QUTPUT SEL FUNCTION UF SETTING 4 60 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to Add New Page then push the MENU knob The REMAIN PAGE where you can select the page to be added appears REMAIN PAGE ESC ooo PELECT PAGE eee 3 3 4 USER_5 FUNCTION 2 UF DISP 1 MARKER 2 TEST amp RET OFFSET WHT 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired page then push the MENU knob The selected page is added to the last page of the USER menu To cancel adding a page Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to ESC at the right top of the screen then push the MENU knob The EDIT PAGE appears again Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 61 To delete a page 1 Tum the MENU knob to move the mark to the page to be deleted 2 Push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST The message DELETE PAGE OK appears O1OEDIT PAGE DELETE PAGE OK Add New Page 01 QUTPUT SEL FUNCTION UF SETTING USER 1 3 Push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST again In the above example the VF DISP 2 page is deleted 4 62 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To
164. he 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 e PAINT e MAINTENANCE eFILE eDIAGNOSIS The display of the TOP menu is inhibited according to AT circuit board switch settings inside the camcorder Refer to the Maintenance Manual for more information The TOP menu has the following submenus e USER menu This menu contains items for making settings or changing the settings needed to operate the camcorder 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 the desired pages or delete them to suit your needs Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 47 ALL menu This menu contains all items of the OPERATION menu PAINT menu MAINTENANCE menu FILE menu and DIAGNOSIS menu OPERATION menu This menu contains items for changing settings according to conditions related to the subject when the camcorder is being operated PAINT menu 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
165. he head 3 After the tape runs the cleaning cassette is automatically ejected Do not run the cleaning cassette 5 or more times consecutively 6 2 2 Cleaning the Viewfinder Use a dust blower to clean the CRT screen and mirror inside the barrel Clean the lens and protecting filter with a commercially available lens cleaner Never use organic solvents such as thinners Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 11 Disassembling the eyepiece for cleaning 1 m DOY Viewfinder Eyecup Protecting Packing Eyecup barrel holder filter ring L ____ 3 1 Detach the eyepiece from the viewfinder barrel For the detaching procedure see the following 5 2 4 Detaching the Eyepiece on page 5 12 2 Remove the eyecup from the eyecup holder 3 Remove the protecting filter together with the packing rig from inside the eyecup folder 4 Detach the protecting filter from the packing ring 6 12 Chapter 6 Maintenance 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 eyepie
166. he lens Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 39 When the camcorder power is switched off during recording in Auto Interval Rec mode When you set the POWER switch to OFF the camcorder will switch off by itself after the tape has run for a few seconds to record the picture data stored in the memory If you remove the battery unplug the DC cable or cut power to the AC adaptor while auto interval recording the picture data shot and stored before recording stops maximum 5 seconds will not be recorded Do not change the battery during auto interval recording When tape runs out during auto interval recording Note that the picture data maximum 5 seconds shot and stored before the tape stops is not recorded if the tape runs out and the camcorder stops Setting the Manual Interval Rec mode There are two kinds of Manual Interval Rec mode 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 e 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 Setting the single trigger mode 1 Follow the procedure in steps 1 to 5 in Setting the Auto Interval Rec mode on page 3 29 to select LOOP INTVAL REC on the FUNCTION 1 page 3 40 Chapter 3 Recording
167. he linear matrix MULTI correction and multi matrix correction functions on or off MATRIX OFF ON Turns the multi matrix MULTI correction function on or off MATRIX OFF ON Turns the zebra indication on AREA IND or off in the area corresponding to the currently selected setting MATRIX Executes the automatic color COLOR DET detection function MTX B B MG Sets the region in which the MULTI AXIS MG MG R multi matrix correction R YL YL function can be changed YL G G sixteen axis mode G CY CY B MTX MULTI 99 to 99 Adjusts the color phase HUE affected by the multi matrix correction function in every sixteen axis mode MTX MULTI 99 to 99 Adjusts the saturation level SAT affected by the multi matrix correction function in every sixteen axis mode A 28 Appendix Page Items Setting Contents V V MOD OFF ON Turns the V modulation MODULATION function on or off MASTER 99 to 99 Turns the master V V MOD modulation function on or off R V MOD 99 to 99 Turns the R V modulation function on or off G V MOD 99 to 99 Turns the G V modulation function on or off B V MOD 99 to 99 Turns the B V modulation function on or off OUTPUT Y R G B Selects the output signal of SELECT VBS SDI OUT and TEST OUT a For detailed information on OUTPUT SELECT see a on page A 16 Page Items Setting Contents LOW KEY LOW KEY
168. he reference level 20dB Head Room AU REC OUT 0dB 4dB Sets the output reference 3dB level AU SG ON OFF Sets whether to output a 1kHz AUTO 1 kHz test tone 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 A 38 Appendix Page Items Setting Contents VTR MODE 2 MIC CH1 SIDE1 When recording the front Continued LEVEL FRONT microphone sound on CH 1 F S1 selects which control knob is to be used for the level adjustment SIDE 1 Adjust it with the LEVEL knob left side on the side panel FRONT Adjust it with the MIC LEVEL knob on the front panel F S1 It can be adjusted using either the LEVEL knob left side or the MIC LEVEL knob The two knobs are linked to each other MIC CH2 SIDE2 When recording the front LEVEL FRONT microphone sound on CH 2 F S2 selects which control knob is to be used for the level adjustment SIDE 2 Adjust it with the LEVEL knob right side on the side panel FRONT Adjust it with the MIC LEVEL knob on the front panel F S2 It can be adjusted using either the LEVEL knob right side or the MIC LEVEL knob The two knobs are linked to each other Appendix A 39
169. ht leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder For more information refer to the BKW 401 manual Using the BKW 401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 11 5 2 4 Detaching the Eyepiece Removing the eyepiece gives a clear view of the screen further away It is also easy to remove dust from the viewfinder screen and mirror when the eyepiece is detached 1 Tumthe eyepiece locking ring fully counterclockwise to line up the red match mark on the locking ring with the red match mark on the viewfinder barrel Locking ring Locking ring match mark Match mark on the viewfinder barrel 2 Detach the eyepiece 5 12 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Refitting the eyepiece 1 Align the match mark on the eyepiece locking ring with that on the viewfinder barrel 2 Align the match mark on the end of the eyepiece with that of the eyepiece locking ring then insert the eyepiece into the viewfinder barrel Match mark on the end of eyepiece 3 gt Tum the eyepiece locking ring clockwise until its LOCK indication arrow points to the match mark on the viewfinder barrel When the eyecup is worn out replace it with a new one service part number 3 723 079 03 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 13 5 3 Mounting the Lens Follow the procedure below to mount the lens For information about
170. hts during recording on the VTR It also provides the same information as the REC indicator in the viewfinder it comes on during recording and flashes to indicate a problem 2 14 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 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 zebra pattern switch This switch controls the zebra pattern on the viewfinder screen 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 The setup menu can be used to specify that areas where the video level is 100 and above are to be displayed at the same time For information about how to set the zebra pattern is to be displayed to indicate areas of 100 or more see 4 7 5 Setting the Viewfinder on page 4 78 1 Zebra pattern The zebra pattern aids in manual iris adjustment by indicating areas of the picture where the video level is approxima
171. in other than a BP M50 M100 0 1V L60A or an external power steps connected to the DC IN connector is used Sets the voltage warning level just before the battery ends END3 10 5 to Used when a battery pack 11 5 V in other than a BP M50 M100 0 1V L60A or an external power steps connected to the DC IN connector is used Sets the voltage level at which the battery ends and the camcorder stops operation just before the battery ends VTR MODE 1 VIDEO F R EE PB Selects the video output OUT signal during FF REW FF REW AUDIO F R CUE EE Selects the audio output OUT signal during FF REW FF REW REC AUDIO EE SAVE Selects the audio output OUT signal during recording CAMERA _ ENABL Selects whether the camera ADAPTOR DSABL adaptor is enabled to use or not enabled ENABL Camera adaptor can be used DSABL Camera adaptor cannot be used Appendix A 37 Page Items Setting Contents VTR MODE 1 AUDIO CH1 2 Selects the sources to be Continued MODE SW 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 OFF ON Turns the XLR connection AUTO automatic detection on or off VTR MODE 2 AU REC OFF ON Turns the audio emphasis EMPHASIS during recording on or off CUE REC OFF ON Turns recording the input signal in a cue track on or off AU REF LEVEL 18dB Sets t
172. in units of hour OPERATION XXXXH Total duration of power on status in units of hour THREADING XXXX Total number of threadings DRUM RUNNING 2 XXXXH Duration of drum rotation TAPE RUNNING 2 XXXXH Duration of tape transport OPERATION 2 XXXXH Duration of power on status THREADING 2 XXXX Number of threadings 1 Resettable 4 To turn off the hours meter set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF 6 16 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 3 2 List of Parts for the Periodic Inspection The table below indicates the approximate time until each part needs replacement or maintenance Note that the indicated time does not necessarily mean the guaranteed period of service condition The time when the part needs replacement or maintenance differs depending on the environment and conditions of use Guide for No Part replacement Hours maintenanos 2000 4000 6000 1 Upper drum assembly A R l R 2 Slip ring assembly A R I R 3 Brush assembly A R 1 R 4 Total drum assembly A R 5 AHC roller assembly A R R R 6 CR washer A R R R 7 Timing belt B R 8 S tension regulator band assembly B R R R 9 T tension regulator band assembly B R R R 10 Pinch roller assembly B R R R 11 Reel drive assemblt A O O R 12 S tension regulator arm assembly A G G R 13 S idler assembly LOW A R R R 14 T idler assembly A R R R A 1 DRU
173. in the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode The TALLY indicator green in the viewfinder flashes 2 flashes second and the message MANU INTERVAL FRAME flashes on the viewfinder screen Each time you press the VTR START button or VTR button the camcorder captures and stores the picture data of the preset number of frames The REC indicator red is on while the camcorder is capturing the picture in the memory The camcorder stores picture data for about 5 seconds in memory and actually records the stored picture data on the tape The tape runs intermittently To stop the recording in the single trigger mode You can stop the recording in the single triger mode of the Manual Rec Interval mode using the following two methods However the tape may continue to run to record the picture data stored in the memory at the instant the tape stopped e Press the EJECT button Set the POWER switch to OFF Setting the continuous trigger mode 1 Follow the procedure in steps 1 to 9 in Setting the single trigger mode on page 3 40 Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 45 2 Tum the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise to display the desired trigger interval O2OFUNCTIONI ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt gt EZ FE ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt F MIC FRONT MIC SELECT MONO DF NDF DF END SEARCH OFF LOOP INTVAL REC MINI NUMBER OF FRAME TRIGGER INTERVAL isec PRE LIGHTING OFF
174. indication To close the iris by 0 25 stop Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camera One bar Q appears in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication To close the iris by 0 5 stop Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camera One bar W appears in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 23 To close the iris by 0 75 stop Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camera Two bars OW appear in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication To close the iris by 1 stop Turn the MENU knob further clockwise as seen from the front of the camera Two bars WE appear in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication OUOFS 6 Opening the lens iris ris opened by 0 25 stop ris opened by 0 5 stop ris opened by 0 75 stop ris opened by 1 stop Closing the lens iris ris closed by 0 25 stop ris closed by 0 5 stop ris closed by 0 75 stop ris closed by 1 stop Opening or closing the lens iris 4 24 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording When the RM B150 Remote Control Unit is connected The IRIS control knob of the RM B150 can be used for lens iris setting The bar display O will not appear however Selecting the automatic iris window 1 Follow the
175. ings of the other white balance channel go back to step 2 6 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover 4 108 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 8 5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1 2 Switches You can assign the 1 Set the MENU The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Tur the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears and desired function to ASSIGN 1 and 2 switches ON OFF switch to ON push the MENU knob The FUNCTION 1 page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item gt O2OFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt gt EZ FC ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt gt F MIC FRONT MIC SELECT MONG DF NDF END SEARCH OFF LOOP INTVAL REC OFF LOOP REC TIME OSEE Item ASSIGN SW 1 Content Assigns the function to ASSIGN 1 push type switch ASSIGN SW 2 Assigns the function to ASSIGN 2 slide type switch Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 109 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to either ASSIGN SW 1 or 2 to which you want to assign the function and push the MENU knob The ASS lt 1 gt or lt 2 gt SEL window corresponding to the selected switch appears ASS lt 1 gt SEL window ASS lt 1 gt SEL Scrolls down on the ESC window 0 F 1 F MIC_ MONO STEREO 2 LOOP R
176. ired time interval to turn on the light before recording starts appears If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise the PRE LIGHTING time changes in the following sequence OFF gt 2SEC gt 5SEC gt 10SEC 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 the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode However if the duration when the light should be off is less than 5 seconds the light is on continuously Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 47 e When the LIGHT switch is set to MANUAL and the switch of the light is set to ON the light is always on 7 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of setting changes to a mark and the mark at the left of PRE LIGHTING changes to a mark 8 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 the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode appears along the bottom of the viewfinder 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
177. isplay signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector TEST OUT OFF ON Selects whether or not ZEBRA the ZEBRA display signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector OUTPUT Y R G B Selects the output signal SELECT from the TEST OUT or VBS SDI OUT connector a When an HKDW 702 is installed if Y is selected the color signal is output from the connector with SD selected as its signal A 16 Appendix Page Items Setting Contents OFFSET WHT OFFSET OFF ON ON Adds the offset WHITE lt A gt adjusted on this page to the white balance of channel A WARM Color Sets the offset for the COOL lt A gt temperature white balance of channel display A using the color temperature Adjust the value while looking at the real image because error tends to be greater for adjustment of high color temperature COLOR 99 to 99 Adjusts the value more FINE lt A gt precisely if the adjustment by WARM COOL lt A gt is not satisfactory OFFSET OFF ON ON Adds the offset WHITE lt B gt adjusted on this page to the white balance of the channel B WARM Color Sets the offset for the COOL lt B gt temperature white balance of channel display B using the color temperature Adjust the value while looking at the real image because error tends to be greater for adjustment of high color temperature COLOR 99 to 99 Adjusts the value more F
178. ite balance is automatically set to 3200 K when the FILTER selector is in position B to C for 4300 K and to D for 6300 K For details about setting the white balance manually see 4 1 2 Adjusting the White Balance on page 4 6 White balance memory Values stored in memory are held until the white balance is next adjusted 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 each A and B can be limited to one each by setting WHT FILTER INH to ON on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu In this case the memory contents are not linked to the filters When the WHITE BAL switch is set to B whereas on the FUNCTION 2 page of the OPERATION menu WHITE SWITCH lt B gt is set to ATW the ATW function is activated to automatically adjust the white balance of the picture being shot for varying lighting conditions If a memory error occurs If the error message STORED DATA NG flashes on the viewfinder screen when the camcorder is turned on the white balance and black balance memory contents have been lost Adjust the white balance and black balance again Contact your Sony representative if this message continues to appear even after the white b
179. ite balance of the picture being shot is adjusted automatically for the varying lighting conditions 2 22 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Shooting and recording playback functions 3 VBS SDI OUT video signal output connector BNC type Only when an HKDW 702 extension board not supplied is installed In this manual the illustration of the camcorder which the BNC connector is attached is used If you do not install an HKDW 702 ignore this connector This connector outputs down converted 5251 6251 signals 75 ohm terminated to the video monitor The output signal can be selected as analog composite or SDI Refer to the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu Selecting OFF stops the converter For instructions on how to select the output signal see 4 8 2 Selecting the Output Signals on page 4 101 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 23 The down converted signal analog composite SDI signals is delayed by several milliseconds compared with the video signal recorded on the tape e When an HKDW 702 is attached to an HDW 750 HDW 730 which operates with the 59 94 format the HD signal is down converted to the 525i signal When an HKDW 702 is attached to an HDW 750P HDW 730 with the 501 format the HD signal is down converted to the 625i signal HD SDI OUT HD SDI output connector BNC type This connector outputs the HD SDI signal to the video monitor
180. ite protected e There is no slack in the tape Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 7 Basic procedures for shooting from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording After turning on the power and loading a cassette set the switches and selectors as shown below and begin operation DISPLAY ON AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 Iris AUTO Automatic Zoom Automatic OUTPUT DCC CAM DCC ON F RUN SET R RUN F RUN or R RUN set as needed Switch and selector settings before shooting 3 8 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Shooting Follow the procedure below Basic procedure for shooting from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording 1 Push the AUTO W B BAL switch to BLK to adjust the black balance For detailed information on how to adjust the black balance see 4 1 1 Adjusting the Black Balance on page 4 2 Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 9 2 Select the CC filter and ND filter to match the lighting conditions and adjust the white balance When the black balance and white balance settings are already in memory Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B When the white balance setting is not in memory and you do not have enough time to adjust the white balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to the PRST position The white balance is automatically set to 3200 K when the FILTER selector is set to B to 4300 K when the F
181. ithium 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 lon batteries CYC Qiks 822 For the customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride 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 Nickel Metal Hydride batteries For the customers in Taiwan only od on Table of Contents Chapter1 Overview 1 1 TROAGUIES 2ccscesscesescccesvisessecsscesssscessstesverssesascescesatdesesssssetedctectecsedees 1 1 1 1 1 Camera Features ccccccssssssssssssceecsscesceesesseseessseenseneeees 1 1 1 1 2 VTR Features s secstecsieseesascacesaassaselceclosteuksdecosssseasbleadcvetouns 1 4 1 2 Precautions esesesesesesosesesoscsososeses 1 7 1 3 Example of System Configuration EEEE 1 10 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 1 Power Supply
182. ize the internal time code generator of this camcorder with an external generator for the regeneration of an external time code You can also synchronize the time code generators of external VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder Connections for time code synchronization Connect both the reference video signal and the external time code as illustrated below Example 1 Synchronizing with an external time code m a g CX TC IN External time code a In addition to the HD Y signal the NTSC composite video signal can be input as the reference video signal i Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 41 Example 2 Interconnecting a number of camcorders for time code synchronization TEST OUT TEST OUT GENLOCK IN i TEST OUT To another camcorder to be synchronized a When an HKDW 702 not supplied is installed the down converted video signal of the camcorder cannot be used as the reference signal When interconnecting a number of camcorders output the HD analog component signal HD Y signal from the TEST OUT connector For details see 4 8 2 Selecting the Output Signals on page 4 101 Set GENLOCK to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu g 4 42 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Procedure for time code synchronization Follow the procedure below to synchronize
183. justs the G flare level B FLARE 99 to 99 Adjusts the B flare level FLARE OFF ON Turns the flare correction circuit on or off OUTPUT Y R G B Selects the output signal of SELECT VBS SDI OUT and TEST OUT a For detailed information on OUTPUT SELECT see a on page A 16 Appendix A 21 Page Items Setting Contents GAMMA GAMMA OFF ON Turns the gamma correction function on or off MASTER 99 to 99 Sets the master gamma GAMMA correction curve R GAMMA 99 to 99 Sets the R gamma correction curve G GAMMA 99 to 99 Sets the G gamma correction curve B GAMMA 99 to 99 Sets the B gamma correction curve OUTPUT Y R G B Selects the output signal of SELECT VBS SDI OUT and TEST OUT GAMMA SELECT STD FILM Selects the gamma table GAM SEL 1to4 Select the gamma table of STD FILM STD FILM a For detailed information on OUTPUT SELECT see a on page A 16 A 22 Appendix Page BLK GAMMA Items Setting Contents BLACK OFF ON Turns the black gamma GAMMA correction on or off BLK GAMMA LOW L MID Sets the range affected by RANGE H MID HIGH black gamma MASTER 99 to 99 Adjusts the master black BLK GAMMA gamma R BLACK 99 to 99 Sets the correction curve of GAMMA the R black gamma G BLACK 99 to 99 Sets the correction curve of GAMMA the G black gamma B BLACK 99 to 99 Sets the correction curve o
184. knob in step the previous setting is canceled If the switch is pressed twice more to CANCEL PRST the setting is reset to its initial value 4 To continue setting other items repeat step 3 5 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 77 4 7 5 Setting the Viewfinder Use the VF SETTING page of the USER menu to select items related to the viewfinder CANCEL PRST ESCAPE swtich MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Tum the MENU knob until the VF SETTING page appears and push the MENU knob 4 78 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording The VF SETTING page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item O80OUF ZEBRA ZEBRA SELEC ZEBRAI ZEBRA2 ASPECT UF DTL UF DTL SETTING DET LUL DET LUL UF DETAIL LEVEL H LEVEL Y LEVEL Item ZEBRA Content Turns the zebra display on or off ZEBRA SELECT Selects ZEBRA 1 ZEBRA 2 or BOTH ZEBRA 1 DET LVL Adjusts the level of the zebra 1 70 display ZEBRA 2 DET LVL Adjusts the level of the zebra 2 100 display ASPECT Turns the aspect MARKER display on or off VF DETAIL LEVEL Adjusts the sharpness in the viewfinder
185. knob in step 5 of the procedure in the previous section page 4 124 then the data was not saved Data save error messages Error message Reason Action NO MEMORY No Memory Stick is Insert or reinsert the STICK flashing inserted Memory Stick MEMORY STICK The write protect switch on Set the write protect switch LOCKED the Memory Stick is set to to the write enable position the write protect position MEMORY STICK Circuit or Memory Stick Check the circuitry or ERROR flashing fault replace the Memory Stick Loading saved data from a Memory Stick Follow the procedure below T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Tum the MENU knob until the USER FILE page appears and push the MENU knob 4 126 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to USER FILE LOAD and push the MENU knob The POO USER LOAD window appears USER LOAD ESC LAY MODE USER1 USER2 NO_ FILE USER4 USERS 4 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file No appears and push the MENU knob When POO page is selected POO USER LOAD By pushing the MENU gt DISPLAY MODE knob when the mark USER1 is placed at the left of USER2 NO_ FILE POO the mark USER moves to DISPLAY USERS MODE Continued Chapte
186. l at beginning Close to end TAPE flashes End tape must be replaced TAPE and E flash Tape status battery status and level indicators 2 42 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls VTR operation and status indicators Lights during playback VITG NDF EXT LK HOLD We E oer OTe LILLA LALA LALA LI MIN SEC FRM TAPE E SBR BATT E SMe SERVO HUMID SLACK 1 Peak ae 2 Warning indicators RF Lights if the recording heads are clogged SERVO Lights if the servo motor fails HUMID Lights if condensation is on the drum SLACK Lights if the tape is not winding properly For more information see 6 4 Operation Warnings on page 6 18 VTR operation and status indicators If the tape in the VTR becomes slackened an error code appears automatically on the display section of the display panel For more information refer to the Maintenance Manual Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 43 Time code displays Lights in playback mode Lights when VITC is selected for the time code Lights in non drop frame mode Lights when the camcorder is synchronized with an external time code Lights when the time code generator is on hold ___RBVIVC NOFEX LK HOLD oa OVER Lights when the time code CTL or real time
187. l return to the settings that were in effect before the remote control unit was connected When RM COMMON MEMORY is set to ON on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu you can use settings of the paint adjustment data stored in the independent data region even if you connect the remote control unit In this case the settings stored in the independent data region will be renewed when you change the settings on the remote control unit 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 Also it is possible to keep the settings that are in effect before you connect the remote control unit In this case you should set the volume to the relative mode on the remote control unit For details refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RM B150 1 Absolute value volume control The data corresponding to the rotation degree position of the volume controls is output The data corresponding to the rotation amount is called the relative value volume 2 Absolute value switch Like the toggle switches or slide switches except the momentary switches the switches or controls whose positions must coincide with their functions are called absolute value switches 5 40 Chapter
188. lay on the Viewfinder Screen ssscsesssssseees 4 46 4 6 1 Menu Configuration cccecesceseeeseeteeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeees 4 46 4 6 2 Basic Use of the Menu o0 cee eeseceescseeeeeeseneeeee 4 49 4 6 3 Editing the USER Menu ou cee eeseeseeceseereeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 55 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen csccscsssssseees 4 64 4 7 1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder 4 7 2 Selecting the Display Items 4 7 3 Display Mode and Setting Change md Adjustinent Piogies MESSAGES Foenant a adei R ves 4 73 4 7 4 Setting the Marker Display s eseesseseessseeseseeesseerssereeee 4 75 4 7 5 Setting the Viewfinder e ssesesseeeeseseeesseeeseersesesrsesrsees 4 78 4 7 6 Recording Superimposed Shot Data in Color Bars 4 81 4 7 7 Setting the Shot ID wee eeseeeeeeeeeee 4 7 8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows 4 7 9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal n the Viewfinder siteon 4 94 Adjustments and Settings from Menus sesesssesosssesosesosessse 4 98 4 8 1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values oe 4 98 4 8 2 Selecting the Output Signals oes 4 101 4 8 3 Setting the Color Temperature Manually 0 0 0 4 104 4 8 4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setge h antes atin adi EEA a a 4 106 4 8 5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1 2 Switches 4 8 6 Setting the Date Time of the Internal Clock 4114 4 8 7 Selecting the Lens File oe eeseeeceseseeeeeeees 4 116 Savin
189. lder Checking the tape for slack Pressing in the reels lightly turn them gently with your fingers in the directions shown below If the reels will not move there is no slack Checking the tape for slack Unloading a cassette With the power supply on press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid Then take out the cassette 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 lid unless the battery voltage drops below about 10 5 V Do not repeat this unloading operation Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 3 Unloading a cassette manually If the battery voltage drops below about 10 5 V take out the cassette manually as illustrated below Cassette lid Turn the power off Open 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 lid is not locked turning on the power makes the cassette lid operable again 3 4 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 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
190. lect which of the shot IDs 1 to 4 set in the SHOT ID page is recorded superimposed on the picture Use the following procedure CANCEL PRST ESCAPE swtich MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch Selecting the shot data for superimposed recording T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the SHOT DISP page appears and push the MENU knob Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 81 The SHOT DISP page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item 110SHOT DISP DATE TIME MODEL NAME SERIAL NO ID SEL BLINK CHARA Item Content SHOT DATE Selects whether or not the shot data is superimposed ON or OFF SHOT TIME Selects whether or not shot time is superimposed ON or OFF SHOT MODEL Selects whether or not the model name is NAME superimposed ON or OFF SHOT SERIAL Selects whether or not the serial number is NO superimposed ON or OFF SHOT ID SEL Selects whether or not the shot ID set in the SHOT ID page is superimposed 1 to 4 or OFF 8 SHOT BLINK Selects whether or not the blinking is CHARA superimposed ON or OFF a To carry out superimposed recording select the SHOT ID number 1 to 4 Not to carry out superimposed recording select OFF 4 82 Chapter 4 Adjustme
191. lected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark To continue another setting repeat steps 2 and 3 4 To end menu operations turn the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 105 4 8 4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting By setting an offset for the value of auto white balance you can make the picture warmer or colder The OFFSET WHT page of the OPERATION menu allows you to do this setting 1 Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in 4 7 9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder on page 4 94 to display the OFFSET WHT page of the OPERATION menu The OFFSET WHT page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item 1600FFSET 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 4 106 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Item Content OFFSET WHITE lt A gt Turns the setting of the offset for channel A ON or OFF ON Adds the offset adjusted on this page to the white balance WARM COOL 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 because error tends to be bigger for adjustment of high color t
192. long time Even if the switch is set to the STBY position the camcorder can automatically turn to power saving mode when 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 STILL TIMER item on the VTR MODE 4 page of the MAINTENANCE menu The STILL TIMER item also allows you to select the time until the camcorder turns to power saving mode For detailed information refer to the Maintenance Manual EJECT cassette eject button Press 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 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 27 PLAY playback button and indicator Press this button to view the recorded picture in the viewfinder or on the color video monitor The indicator lights during playback The 4 times normal speed search function is provided to make it far quicker to find a desired location of the tape Press the REW button or F FWD button during playback to view the 4 times normal speed search picture STOP button Press this button to stop the tape 2 28 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 5 Menu Operating S
193. move a page 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the page that you want to move The mark at the left of the selected page changes to a mark The message PUSH TO PAGE INSERT appears at the right top of the screen Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the position where you want to move the page selected in step 1 O1OEDIT PAGE PUSH TO PAGE INSERT Add New Page 01 QUTPUT SEL FUNCTION 1 YF DISP 1 UF SETTING USER 1 In the above example USER 1 is inserted in the 04 position and the LED page and pages after that move down one at a time after the operation in the following step 3 is completed Push the MENU knob The page selected in step 1 is moved to the position selected in step 2 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 63 4 7 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen The viewfinder screen displays not only the video picture but also characters and messages indicating the camcorder settings and operating status a center marker a safety zone marker etc When the MENU ON OFF switch is set to OFF and the DISPLAY 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
194. n Bauer Ultralight System 5 6 ASSIGN switches 2 20 4 109 Attaching a UHF portable tuner 5 24 Audio AU AU audio functions 2 5 audio level adjustment 4 28 audio level indicator 4 67 level meter 2 42 4 30 line input 5 28 testing the audio functions 6 7 DIO IN switches 2 7 DIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors and LINE MIC 48 V ON switches 2 8 AU DIO IN CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 switches 2 7 AU AU DIO OUT connector 2 8 DIO SELECT switches 2 7 Auto Interval Rec function 3 29 Automatic iris adjustment 4 21 AU TO W B BAL switch 2 20 B BACK TALLY switch 2 41 BACK TALLY indictor 2 40 Battery See also Power supply Anton Bauer Ultralight System 5 6 Index l 1 Avoiding breaks in operation due to dead batteries 5 4 BATT indicator 2 47 3 7 6 1 6 14 Battery attachment 2 1 Battery status indicator 2 47 6 14 BC L120 M5S0 Battery Charger 1 10 5 1 A 6 Hunting 4 9 Using the BP L60A M50 M100 Battery Pack 1 10 2 1 5 1 5 26 BC L120 1 10 5 1 A 6 BCT HD12CL 6 11 A 8 BKW 401 1 10 5 11 A 7 Black balance adjusting 4 2 error message 4 4 memory 4 5 BP L60A M50 M100 1 10 2 1 5 1 5 26 A 6 BRIGHT control 2 15 Built in speaker 2 12 C C 74 1 9 A 7 CAC 12 Microphone Holder 1 10 5 22 CAC 12 1 10 5 22 A 7 Camera section features 1 1 specifications A 2 testing 6 2 l 2 Index Camera synchronization camera synchronization 4 44 changing to an external power supply 4 44 connec
195. ndicator This indicator lights while the camcorder is operating Slide the window open when you shoot keeping your eye away from the viewfinder This indicator flashes when the battery level is running low or the tape is nearing its end Viewfinder stopper Pull up this stopper to detach the viewfinder from the camera LOCK knob Locks the viewfinder together with the Viewfinder front rear positioning lever after adjusting the front rear positioning Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 17 Shooting and recording playback functions 2 FILTER selector This selector is a dual knob that selects the most appropriate filter to match the light source illuminating the subject The outer knob selects the color temperature of the CC Color Conversion filter and the inner knob selects the type of ND Neutral Density filter The white balance is stored in memory for each CC filter Note that if the display mode is set to 3 when this selector is adjusted the new setting will be indicated on the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds e g FILTER 3 For detailed information on the display mode see 4 7 3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Messages on page 4 73 2 18 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls The relationships between the selector settings and filter selections as well as examples of filters for different shooting conditions are given
196. ng 4 45 4 6 Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen 4 6 1 Menu Configuration The following shows the configuration of menus that you can use to make various settings and adjustments USER MENU CUSTOMIZE sub menu Just as with the __ ALL sub menu TOP menu __ OPERATION sub menu L USER sub menu t PAINT sub menu MAINTENANCE sub menu ___ FILE sub menu DIAGNOSIS sub menu OUTPUT SEL page FUNCTION 1 page VF DISP 1 page F DISP 2 page LED page IARKER page AIN SW page F SETTING page UTO IRIS Page HOT ID page HOT DISP page ET STATUS page SER FILE page LENS FILE page QE CHAMNNP USER sub menu each sub menu 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 sub menus as the menu a 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 For details see 4 6 3 Editing the USER Menu on page 4 55 4 46 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording TOP menu The menus of the camcorder are composed of submenus classified into categories according to the frequency of use purpose of use and so on The TOP menu allows you to select the desired submenus To display the TOP menu screen While holding down t
197. ng display on or off when the video average level is less than the preset value LOW LIGHT 99 to 99 Sets the level at which LEVEL the LOW LEVEL function becomes effective BATTERY 10 20 Selects the remaining WARNING amount of the alarm voltage when the Anton battery is connected A 14 Appendix Page Items Setting Contents MARKER 2 USER BOX OFF ON Turns the box cursor on or off USER BOX 1 to 479 Width from the center WIDTH to right or left side USER BOX 1 to 269 Height from the center HEIGHT to top or bottom USER BOX 480 to 479 H position of the center H POS USER BOX 270 to 269 V position of the center V POS CENTER 480 to 479 H position of the center H POS marker CENTER V 270 to 269 V position of the center POS marker ASPECT OFF ON Turns the SAFETY SAFE ZONE MODE display on or off for the aspect mode selected in the ASPECT SELECT item on the MARKER 1 page ASPECT 80 90 Select the range of the SAFE AREA 92 5 95 _ aspect safety zone Appendix A 15 Page Items Setting Contents TEST OUT TEST OUT OFF ON Selects whether or not MARKER the marker signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector TEST OUT OFF ON Selects whether or not VF DISP the VF DISP display signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector TEST OUT OFF ON Selects whether or not MENU the MENU d
198. ng 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 blinks 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 FF button To eject the tape Push the EJECT button 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 end search mode from the freeze frame mode push the STOP button first and then push the RET button When remotely controlling the camcorder from an RM B150 remote control unit not supplied You can perform the same operation from an RM B150 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 65 3 6 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 s
199. ng 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 8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in the Recording Pause Mode End Search Function on page 3 53 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 recording 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 14 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 2 3 Recording Good Shot Markers Good shot markers and 2 are recorded to tape when the RET button on the lens is pressed during recording Recording shot markers 1 and 2 for scenes containing important images and sounds enables quick access to the marked points This increases editing efficiency For detailed information on sho
200. 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 outer knob and the adjusted value is stored in either memory A or memory B There are two memories for each CC filter so a total of eight adjustments can be stored When the FILTER selector outer knob is at the same position as it was when this WHITE BAL switch was adjusted the stored value is called from memory and the camcorder automatically adjusts itself to that value B ATW When this switch is set to B whereas on the FUNCTION 2 page of the OPERATION menu WHITE B CH is set to ATW the ATW is activated When this switch is adjusted the new setting will be indicated 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 type on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu For details see 4 8 5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1 2 Switches on page 4 109 TURBO GAIN button When shooting under extremely poor lighting conditions slide the cover of this button to the left and press the button once to boost the video gain to the value preset on the GAIN SW page of the USER menu up to 42 dB factory setting 42 dB To stop boosting the gain press the button once more 1 ATW Auto Tracing White Balance The wh
201. nob Perform settings of the remaining markers repeating steps and To end the menu opration set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder Recording a shot marker 1 Press the RET button once On the viewfinder screen and the time code of the marked point are displayed for about 3 seconds Recording a shot marker 2 Press the RET button twice On the viewfinder screen X and the time code of the marked point are displayed for about 3 seconds Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 19 3 2 4 Recording a Recording Start Marker You can record a recording start marker at the beginning of the recording Using recording start markers enables quick access to the marked points for efficient editing For detailed information on recording start marker operations refer to the manual supplied with your VTR You can set whether or not recording start markers are recorded using the VTR MODE 5 page of the MAINTENANCE menu For detailed information on setting whether or not recording start markers are recorded see Recording markers to the tape on page 3 15 3 2 5 Starting a Shoot with a Few Seconds of Pre Stored Picture Data Loop Rec Function When Using an HKDW 703 Extension Board By installing the optional HKDW 703 extension
202. nob clockwise or counterclockwise the setting changes in the following sequence OFF LOOP gt A INT lt gt M INT When A INT appears the camcorder is in Auto Interval Rec mode The TALLY indicator green flashes one flash second while the camcorder is in this mode Also TAKE TOTAL TIME REC TIME and PRE LIGHTING appear O2OFUNCTIONI GN SW lt 1 gt IEZ FC GN SW lt 2 gt a a bF MIC SELECT ND SEARCH Z INTVAL_REC A INT KE_TOTAL TIME 5M TIME LIGHTING Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 31 7 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of LOOP INTVAL REC changes to a gt mark and the mark at 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 TAKE TOTAL TIME O2OFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt E2 FC ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt F MIC FRONT MIC SELECT MONO DF NDF DF END SEARCH OFF LOOP INTVAL_REC _A INT TAKE_ TOTAL TIME REC TIME PRE LIGHTING 9 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of TAKE TOTAL TIME changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 1 0 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired TAKE TOTAL TIME appears If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise TAKE TOTAL TIME changes in the following sequence 5M gt 10M gt 15M lt gt 20M lt gt 30M lt
203. nob for about 1 5 seconds A blank row is inserted O2OUSERI EDIT PUSH TO ITEM INSERT MASTER BLACK 0 WHITE lt B gt CH AWB TEST OUT MENU OFF OFFSET WHITE lt A gt OFF WARM COOL lt A gt 3200 COLOR FINE lt a gt 0 Add New Item Keep pushing the MENU knob for about 1 5 seconds O2OUSERI EDIT MASTER BLACK gt WHITE lt B gt CH TEST OUT MENU OFFSET WHITE lt A gt WARM COOL lt A gt COLOR FINE lt A gt Add New Item In the above example a blank row is inserted between MASTER BLACK and WHITE lt B gt CH You cannot insert a blank row on a page where 10 items have been already registered Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 59 Adding deleting replacing pages You can add a new page to the USER menu delete a page from the USER menu or replace pages To add a page 1 While holding down the MENU knob set the MENU ON OFF switch from the OFF position to the ON position The TOP menu appears 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to USER MENU CUSTOMIZE then push the MENU knob When the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu is first used the CONTENTS page appears Follow the procedure below Or if you have already used the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu the page that was on the screen when the last USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to EDIT PAGE then push the MENU knob when t
204. nts and Settings for Recording 6 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark Turn the MENU knob to select whether or not to record the selected item superimposed on the picture and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark To continue setting other items repeat steps 3 and 4 To end menu operations turn the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover To carry out superimposed recording To actually record the items selected for superimposed recording in the SHOT DISP page set the OUTPUT DCC switch to BARS DCC OFF The items selected for superimposed recording appear in the viewfinder screen and are recorded superimposed on the picture Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 83 4 7 7 Setting the Shot ID In the SHOT ID page of the USER menu you can set a shot ID of up to 12 alphanumeric characters spaces and symbols When the OUTPUT DCC switch is set to BARS DCC OFF this shot ID is output with the color bar signal The shot ID comprises ID1 to ID4 and the setting can be changed using the SHOT DISP page of the USER menu When the menu is displayed the shot ID is not displayed even if the color bar signal i
205. nu will be displayed O2OFUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW lt 1 gt E2 FE ASSIGN SW lt 2 gt gt F MIC FRONT MIC SELECT MONO DF NDF DF END SEARCH OFF LOOP INTVAL REC OFF When the USER menu is first used the CONTENTS page appears Follow the procedure below Or if you used the USER menu already the page that was on the screen when the last USER menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen In this case go to step 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to desired page Scrolls downward ONTENTS TOP 01 OUTPUT S 02 DISP 1 Scrolls upward 03 DISP 2 04 N_ SW 05 CTIONI 06 SHOT ID 07 T_ DISP 08 R1 09 AUTO IRIS mark 0 SET STATUS 4 50 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Push the MENU knob The desired page is displayed Start step 4 Turn the MENU knob until the desired page appears Push the MENU knob The mark appears at the left of the item currently selected on the page Q1OOUTPUT SEL HD SDI OUT OFF REAR BNC OUT SEL OFF TEST QUT SELECT HD DOWN CON MODE LETTR Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired item Turning the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera Moves the mark up continuously Turning the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camera Moves the mark down continuously Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Re
206. o input system 5 17 connecting the remote control unit 5 36 mounting the lens 5 14 power supply 5 1 putting on the rain cover 5 34 storing the camcorder in the carrying case 5 7 tripod mounting 5 29 Error messages adjusting the black balance 4 4 adjusting the white balance 4 10 memory stick operations 4 126 4 129 EVS mode 4 13 Extended Clear Scan mode See ECS mode Extender indicator 4 65 Extension board 1 10 A 8 External microphone testing 6 8 use 5 19 Index l 3 External time code 4 40 Eyecup 2 14 6 12 Eypiece detaching 5 12 refitting 5 13 F F stop indicator 4 66 F FWD button and indicator 2 27 FILE menu 4 46 A 36 Filter CC filter 2 18 4 7 filter indicator 4 68 fog proof filter 6 13 ND filter 2 18 4 7 protecting filter 6 12 selecting 2 19 4 7 FILTER selector 2 18 Flicker 4 13 F RUN SET R RUN switch 2 37 free run recording run switch 2 37 4 36 4 39 Fog proof filter 1 10 6 13 A 7 G Gain gain indicator 4 68 setting the GAIN selector values 4 98 GAIN selector 2 20 GENLOCK IN connector 2 25 2 33 Good shot marker 3 15 1 4 Index H HD SDI OUT connector 2 24 HDCA 901 2 8 A 7 HDVF 20A A 6 Head cleaning 6 11 HKDW 702 1 10 2 23 2 24 3 57 4 101 HKDW 703 1 10 3 20 3 28 HKDW 704 1 10 4 90 HOLD button 2 36 HUMID indicator 2 43 3 7 6 1 6 14 LJ K Internal clock setting 4 114 Interval recording Auto Interval Rec mode 3 29 Manual Interval Rec mode 3 40 Iris se
207. ode REC recording indicator This indicator lights in red during recording It also warns by flashing For more information see 6 4 Operation Warnings on page 6 18 2 46 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls BATT battery indicator This indicator starts flashing when the battery connected to the camcorder has fallen and stays lit when the battery is exhausted To prevent interruption during operation replace the battery as soon as this indicator starts flashing The level at which the indicator starts flashing can be set on the BATTERY page of the MAINTENANCE menu For details see the Maintenance Manual warning indicator This indicator lights up when the camcorder is used under one or more of the following conditions and if the corresponding items have been set to ON on the LED page of the USER menu e The gain is set to anything but 0 dB The SHUTTER selector is ON The WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST e ATW is being used The lens extender is used The FILTER selector is set to anything but ND 1 CC A e The reference value of the auto iris adjustment is anything but the standard value For an HDW 750P which operates with the 25PsF format this indicator functions as follows For the 1 50 shutter speed this indicator does not light even when the SHUTTER selector is set to ON For a shutter speed other than 1 50 this indicator lights up when the SHU
208. of the external power supply type set the appropriate LINE MIC 48V ON switch to 48V ON Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 23 5 5 3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner for a UHF Wireless Microphone System To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system fit one of the following UHF portable tuners e WRR 855A 855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit e WRR 810A 860A 862A 862B UHF Portable Tuner For each of these UHF portable tuners use the following attachment procedure The WRR 860A is taken as an example below Refer to the UHF portable turner manual for more information Fitting the WRR 855A 855B You can use the WRR 855A 855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit simply by inserting it into the lot in the camcorder and fastening the fixing screws T Undo the four fixing screws holding the cover of the slot and remove the cover 5 24 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 2 Insert the WRR 855A 855B and fasten the four fixing screws WRR 855A 855B Set the AUDIO IN switch to WIRELESS for the channel to be used For the operation of the WRR 855A 855B refer to the manual supplied with the WRR 855A 855B When the XLR connection automatic detection function is effective even if the AUDIO IN switch is set to WIRELESS the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 connector is automatically selected when the audio cable is connected to the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 connector In such a case set REAR XLR A
209. ollow the procedure below to shoot and record the picture in Auto Interval Rec mode after turning on Auto Interval Rec mode and making the required settings 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 3 6 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 Auto Interval Rec mode 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 After the camcorder stores the picture data for about five seconds in memory and actually records the stored picture data on the tape Thus the tape runs intermittently 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 3 36 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback flashes in the viewfinder screen When the camcorder is capturing the picture in the memory the REC indicator red in the viewfinder lights After the time to be recorded on the tape REC TIME has elapsed the camcorder automatically stops shooting and recordin
210. on See 2 3 Audio Functions on page 2 5 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 tape is automatically rewound and that segment is played back on the viewfinder screen Use this function to check whether recording went smoothly If you hold the RET button down 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 4 8 5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1 2 Switches on page 4 109 The recording review functions only works if the recording you have made is at least 3 seconds long Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 55 3 3 2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor Playback in Color Connect an HD color video monitor with the HD SDI input connector to the HD SDI OUT connector of the camcorder By pressing the PLAY button you can view the recorded picture HDW 730 750 750P HD monitor Cay OT e HD SDI input HD SDI OUT connector Color playback If HD SDI OUT is set to OFF on the OU
211. on ended appears on the viewfinder screen 4 When the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move the mark to TELE FILE then push the MENU knob When any page of the FILE menu is displayed turn the MENU knob until the TELE FILE page appears then push the MENU knob Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 59 The TELE FILE page appears 10 TELE FILE TOP TELE FILE CLEAR EXEC ID SIZE 1KBYTE REMAIN 100 STATUS STANDBY The remaining capacity of the memory label is displayed at the REMAIN column You can record the recording start time code about 130 times on the memory label of 1 Kilobyte When the remaining capacity of the memory label becomes 0 you can not record the recording start time code any more 0 is displayed at the REMAIN column and the message MEMORY FULL is displayed at the STATUS column Warnings on the viewfinder screen when the remaining capacity is 0 In the following cases the message TELE FILE MEMORY FULL is displayed at the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder e When loading the cassette onto which the memory label whose memory capacity is 0 is attached e When loading the cassette onto which the memory label whose memory capacity is 0 is attached and starting stopping the recording 3 60 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback To clear recorded data 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in To
212. on page 3 15 to display the VTR MODE 4 page of the MAINTENANCE menu OSOVTR MODE 4 REC TALLY BLANK REC START STOP MODE SELECT TIMER SET STBY OFF TIMER STOP KEY FREEZE Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 63 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to STOP KEY FREEZE then push the MENU knob OSOVTR MODE 4 REC TALLY BLANK ON REC START STOP OFF MODE SELECT i SEL TIMER SET 1H STBY OFF TIMER 60MIN STOP KEY FREEZE OFF The mark at the left of STOP KEY FREEZE changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 3 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired freeze mode appears If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise the freeze mode changes in the following sequence OFF FRAME gt FIELD Setting Contents OFF Deactivates the freeze function FRAME Freezes 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 4 Push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark and the mark at the left of STOP KEY FREEZE changes to a mark 3 64 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 5 To end menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section Viewi
213. onitor between the color bar signal and the camera output BARS Outputs the color bar signal CAM Outputs the camera signal It also switches DCC on and off when output from the camera is selected 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 0 BARS CAM DCC OFF a The video signal from the camera is 7 output and the DCC circuit does not S T operate DCC CAM DCC ON M 7 The video signal from the camera is output and the DCC circuit operates OUTPUT DCC selector 1 DCC Dynamic Contrast Control Also called automatic knee 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 detail and is particularly effective in the following cases Shooting a subject against a bright sky e Shooting a subject indoors against a background through a window Any high contrast scenes Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 21 WHITE BAL white balance memory switch This switch determines the source of the white balance settings PRST preset Adjusts the color temperature corresponding to the position of the FILTER selector outer knob Use the PRST setting when you have
214. ontrols 2 11 Audio functions 4 Built in speaker During recording the speaker can be used for monitoring the E E sound and during playback for monitoring playback sound The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings If an earphone is plugged into to the EARPHONE jack the speaker sound is automatically cut off See 6 4 Operation Warnings on page 6 18 for information about alarms 1 E E sound Electric to Electric sound The term E E sound refers to an audio signal that has passed through the amplifier but has not been recorded on the tape In other words you can directly monitor the recording input signal as opposed to the simultaneous playback output signal 2 12 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls EARPHONE jacks minijack You can monitor the E E sound during recording and playback sound during playback Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built in speaker and you hear the alarms about the camcorder s operation and status through the earphone The signals output from these jacks are the same You can connect two earphones to these jacks at the same time Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 13 2 4 Shooting and Recording Playback Functions Shooting and recording playback functions 1 TALLY indicator Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW activates this indicator The indicator lig
215. or the GPS window refer to the Operation Manual supplied with an HKDW 704 Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 93 3 Tum the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at 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 push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 5 Tocontinue setting other windows repeat steps 3 and 4 6 To end menu operations turn the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover 4 7 9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder You can set whether or not the image of the return video signal is displayed on the viewfinder using the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob The TOP menu appears 4 94 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to MAINTENANCE then push the MENU knob When the MAINTENANCE menu is first used the CONTENTS page appears Or if you used the MAINTENANCE menu already the page that was on the screen when the last MAINTENANCE menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 3 When the CONTENTS p
216. oth or a wall could be used The absolute minimum white area is as follows Rectangle centered on the screen The lengths of the sides are 70 of the length or the 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 Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 7 4 Adjust the lens iris If the lens is manually adjusted adjust it as appropriate Tf the lens has an automatic iris set the automatic manual switch on the lens to automatic 5 Push the AUTO W B BAL switch to WHT and release the switch AUTO W B BAL switch The switch returns to the center position and the adjustment is executed During adjustment the message WHITE OP is displayed on the viewfinder screen in display mode 2 or 3 4 8 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording The white balance adjustment ends in a second with the message WHITE OK and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in the memory A or B that was selected in step 1 Approximate color temperature of the object 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 marked with IG IS or S on the lens For more information refer to the lens operation manual 1 Hunting Repeated bri
217. owing item Item Contents MARKER Not to display all markers set to OFF CENTER To display the center marker set to ON CENTER MARK To select the type center marker 1 to 4 when CENTER is set to ON SAFETY ZONE To display the safety zone set to ON SAFETY AREA To select the safety zone range 80 90 92 5 or 95 when SAFETY ZONE is set to ON ASPECT To display the aspect marker set to ON ASPECT SELECT To select the aspect mode ASPECT MASK To make the areas out of the selected aspect marker dimmer set to ON ASPECT MASK LVL To set the mask level 0 to 8 when the ASPECT MASK is set to ON 100 MARKER To display the effective pixel area set to ON 4 76 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 3 Perform the settings for each item Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a gt mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark Note that the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE function can be used for the ASPECT MASK LVL item If the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch is pressed twice to CANCEL PRST before pushing the MENU
218. 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 an internal battery e When an internal battery pack is loaded and an external battery is connected to the DC IN connector the external battery is always used as the power source There may be some noise on the video signal at the instant the power sources are switched 5 4 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 1 3 Using an AC Adaptor Using the AC 550 550CE AC adaptor Connect the camcorder to the AC power supply through the AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor as shown in the following figure and turn the POWER switch of the AC 550 550CE on Wall outlet Power switch on AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor PED DC OUT DC IN DC output cable supplied with the AC 550 550CE Using an AC Adaptor Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5 Using the AC DN2B AC adaptor Mount an AC DN2B on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack then connect to the AC power supply The AC DN2B can supply up to 150 W of power AC DN2B p t0 wall outlet Connec
219. procedure of steps 1 and 2 described in Changing the reference value on page 4 21 to display the AUTO IRIS page 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to IRIS WINDOW IND The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 3 Turm the MENU knob until ON appears then push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark The setting is executed The currently selected auto iris window appears on the viewfinder screen If it is not necessary to display the auto iris window on the viewfinder set to OFF 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to IRIS WINDOW The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 25 5 Turn the MENU knob until the desired auto iris window appears then push the MENU knob 1 2 3 4 5 6 The shaded parts in the illustrations indicate the area where light detection occurs Auto iris window The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes 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
220. r 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 127 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired file number to be loaded and push the MENU knob POO USER LOAD ESC MEMORY STICK ACCESS DISPLAY MODE USER1 USER2 00 00 NO FILE USER4 00 USERS 00 The message MEMORY STICK ACCESS appears and the ACCESS indicator is on When the loading is completed the message COMPLETE appears and the ACCESS indicator also goes off The setting data is loaded in the camcorder from the Memory Stick The data loaded from the Memory Stick overwrite the data saved in the camcorder To cancel the loading and return to the USER FILE page Before pushing the MENU knob in step 5 move the mark to ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and push the MENU knob The USER FILE page appears again and the mark is placed at the USER FILE LOAD item To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover 4 128 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording If data cannot be loaded If one of the following error messages appears when you push the MENU knob in step 5 on page 4 128 then the data was not loaded Data load error messages Error message Reason Action NO MEMORY No Memory Stick is STICK flashing inserted Insert or reinsert the Memory Stick MEMORY STICK Circuit or Memory Stick ERROR flashing fault Recheck and
221. r 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Structure of the paint adjustment data Non volatile memory Independent data region MASTER BLACK MASTER GAMMA Setup menu of the 4 KNEE POINT DETAIL camcorder LEVEL RIB GAIN Hardware of the camera MASTER BLACK MASTER GAMMA KNEE POINT DETAIL LEVEL R B GAIN R B BLACK RM B150 connected or not connected As the illustration above shows non volatile memory of the camcorder consists of two regions one is the independent data region that becomes effective when the remote control unit is not connected and the other is the remote control data region that becomes effective when the remote control unit is connected Paint adjustment data is automatically selected depending on whether or not the remote control unit is connected to the camcorder Thus when the 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 the last time the remote control unit was used are recalled Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 39 Settings of the absolute value volume controls 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 wil
222. r details see 4 7 2 Selecting the Display Items on page 4 70 Testing the iris and zoom functions T 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 6 4 Chapter 6 Maintenance 3 Set the iris switch on the lens to AUTO and point the camera at objects of different brightness Check that the automatic iris adjustment operates correctly 4 Set the iris switch on the lens to MANUAL and check that turning the iris ring manually adjusts the iris correctly 5 Set the iris switch on the lens back to AUTO and check the following points when the GAIN selector is moved from L to M to H e For objects of the same brightness the iris is adjusted to correspond to the change in setting The gain indicator on the viewfinder screen changes to correspond to the change in setting 6 if an extender mechanism is incorporated in your lens put the extender lever of the lens into the 2x position and check the following points EX display appears at the left top on the viewfinder The auto iris functions correctly 6 1 3 Testing the VTR Perform tests 1 to 7 consecutively 1 Testing the tape transport functions 1 Set the VTR SAVE STBY switch to SAVE and check that the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder goes on 2 Set the VTR SAVE STBY switch to STBY and check that the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder goes o
223. r off KNEE 0 to 199 Sets the knee aperture level APT LEVEL DETAIL 99 to 99 Sets the detail white limiter WHT LIMIT DETAIL 99 to 99 Sets the detail black limiter BLK LIMIT DETAIL 99 to 99 Sets the V detail black limiter V BLK LMT A 24 Appendix Page Items Setting Contents SD SD DETAIL OFF ON Turns the detail function on DETAIL or off SD DETAIL 99 to 99 Turns the general level of the LEVEL detail signal SD 0 to15 Sets the crispening level CRISPENING SD DTL 99 to 99 Sets the detail white limiter WHT LIMIT SD DTL 99 to 99 Sets the detail black limiter BLK LIMIT SD LEVEL OFF ON Turns the level depend DEPEND function on or off SD LV 0 to 15 Sets the level depend level DEPEND LVL SD DTL 0 to 3 Sets the frequency of the H FREQ detail signal SD DTL 0 to 7 Sets the V detail H V RATIO SD CROSS 0 to 15 Sets the cross color COLOR suppression level a Only for a camcorder which operates with the 59 941 format Appendix A 25 Page Items Setting Contents SKIN SKIN OFF ON Turns on all of 1 2 and 3 of DETAIL DETAIL ALL the skin detail setting SKIN Executes auto hue detection DETECT function SKIN OFF ON Turns the zebra indication on AREA IND or off in the area of the currently selected type of the skin detail setting SKIN 1 2 3 Selects one of three skin DTL SELECT detail settings which you want to se
224. r screen aspect ratio DISPLAY When the MARKER is set to ON on the MARKER 1 page of the USER menu pushing this switch to DISPLAY toggles the markers on the viewfinder screen on and off Even if the DISPLAY switch is set to OFF the USER menu appears by setting the MENU ON OFF switch is set to ON ASPECT Pushing this switch to ASPECT toggles the viewfinder screen aspect ratio between 16 9 and 4 3 For details see 4 7 4 Setting the Marker Display on page 4 75 TALLY switch This switch controls the TALLY indicator setting its brightness HIGH or LOW or turning it off HIGH The TALLY indicator gets brighter OFF The TALLY indicator does not operate LOW The TALLY indicator gets dimmer BACK TALLY indicator This indicator is identical to the TALLY indicator when the BACK TALLY switch is set to ON This indicator may not work in the same manner as the TALLY indicator according to a certain condition 2 40 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls BACK TALLY switch This switch turns the BACK TALLY and the REAR TALLY indicators on and off ON Switches on the BACK TALLY and REAR TALLY indicators OFF Switches off the BACK TALLY and REAR TALLY indicators LIGHT switch This switch controls the display panel light ON Turns the panel light on OFF Turns the panel light off WARNING indicator This indicator lights up or flashes when there is a fault in the VTR See 6 4
225. rder from a tripod adaptor While pressing the red button against the lever move the lever in the direction indicated by the arrow Red button Removing the camcorder from a tripod adapter A tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed If this happens press the red button against the lever a second time and move the lever as shown below until the pin returns to the stowed position If the pin remains in the engaged position you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor Stowed position Pin If the pin remains in the engaged position 5 30 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below Shoulder strap post Attaching the shoulder strap Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 31 Pull up the strap to lock the fitting Clip Attaching Attaching the shoulder strap Press here and pull in the direction shown by the arrow to Removing Removing the shoulder strap 5 32 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position You can shift the shoulder pad from its center position factory setting backward by up to 10 mm 3 8 inch or forward by up to 25 mm 1 inch This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder
226. red 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 Follow the procedure below The settings selected on the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu become invalid when the RM B150 Remote Control Unit is connected to the camcorder MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch Changing the range of choice of shutter mode and speed settings 4 18 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 1 gt 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 e OPERATION e PAINT SURINTENANCE eDIAGNOSIS 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to OPERATION 3 Push the MENU knob When the OPERATION menu is first used the CONTENTS page appears Or if you used the OPERATION menu already the page that was on the screen when the last OPERATION menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 4 When the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move the mark to SHT ENABLE then push the MENU knob When any page of the OPERATION menu is displayed turn the MENU knob until the SHT ENABLE page appears then push the MENU knob Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 19 The SHT ENABLE page appears and the current settings are displayed on the page Vros TD ENABEE The menu is for a
227. resolution However the Vertical HDW 730 501 format sensitivity and dynamic definition HDW 750P 501 fomrat range are reduced System 1 50 sec fixed a For an HDW 750P operating with the 25PsF format this function is not available e Whatever the operating mode of the electronic shutter the sensitivity of the CCD decreases with increasing shutter speed e When the automatic iris is used the iris opens wider and wider as the shutter speed increases thus reducing the depth of field e Under artificial light particularly fluorescent or mercury lamps the light intensity may appear to be constant but the strengths of each of the R G and B colors are actually changing in synchronization with the frequency of the power supply flicker Using an electronic 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 59 941 format or 50 Hz with the 501I format However if the power frequency is 50 Hz with the 59 94 format or 60Hz 501 format 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 because of an inherent characteristic of CCD Before using EVS mode or ECS mode check the shooting conditions You can turn on or off the EVS mode on the SW STATUS pag
228. riodic Inspection 6 3 1 Hours Meter 6 3 2 List of Parts for the Periodic Inspection 0 0 6 17 6 4 Operation Warnings sesesesesesesososososesososesososesosesesosesosseessese 6 18 Appendix Specifications cissscccsasssiccciasesscecdeccecsesssssocsccansasveescsonecesecsc esonsiesdesoreasies A 1 Video Camera Section ccsesceccsssseseeeeeseeseeeeneesceeseecseeneeeeeeesees A 2 VTR SEC OM aen a a a aa A 3 Supplied Accessories 00 0 ccsssssscsscsesessescseseeseessesseeseseessesesees A 6 Recommended Additional Equipment 0 cece cece A 6 Menu List ssscssssssessssesssssessssssssssssessssessssseessseeessseessseseessenesssseeneess A 9 OPERATION Menu List ceecesessesceseeceeeceeeeeeeeseeseeeeneeaeeeees A 9 PAINT Menus LAist 2scs sscssvecessassvvesececaabeveapeccuadesssestes auseseestceenases A 19 MAINTENANCE Menu List ccceceecesceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeaeens A 31 FILE Menu listes a E aa aaa A 46 DIAGNOSIS Menu List 0 ccceeeecsseceeeeseeseeeeeeeseeeceeeeeeaeeeeeees A 49 About a Memory Stick cccsccssssscscsssssesscsessesscssesessecseseesessers A 50 Inde A E E I T E ETE T I 1 Table of Contents 5 1 1 Features The HDW 730 750 750P HD Camcorder combines an HD color video camera of which the effective picture elements are 1920 H x 1080 V and which uses 2 3 type Power HAD sensor CCD imagers with 2 000 000 picture elements with an HDCAM portable videocassette recorder
229. s Model name and serial number indicator This shows the model name and serial number of the camcorder This indicator is displayed when the color bars are displayed and recorded together with the color bars indicator This blinks when the color bars are displayed and is recorded with the color bars Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 69 4 7 2 Selecting the Display Items To select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen from the VF DISP 1 and VF DISP 2 pages of the USER menu turn on or off the indication next to each item Follow the procedure below to select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Tum the MENU knob until the VF DISP 1 or VF DISP 2 page appears and push the MENU knob 4 70 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording The VF DISPLAY page appears The current settings of items appear to the right of each item OSOVF DISP 1 DISP SPLAY MODE EXTENDER U U D D D D D D D D You can select the following items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen on the VF DISP 1 or VF DISP 2 page VF DISP 1 page Item Contents VF DISP ON or OFF of the viewfinder display VF DISPL
230. s When the F RUN SET R RUN switch is set to R RUN recording a number of scenes on the tape normally produces continuous time codes If however you take the cassette out at some point the time code will no longer be continuous To make the time code continuous follow the procedure below 1 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 Real Time in the Time Code Setting the PRESET REGEN CLOCK switch to CLOCK saves the real time in the time code When it is necessary to set the real time use the TIME DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu For details see 4 8 6 Setting the Date Time of the Internal Clock on page 4 114 4 38 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 5 3 Setting the User Bits By setting the user bits up to 8 hexadecimal digits you can record user information such as the date time or scene number on the time code track Follow the procedure below to set the user bits
231. s can be stored as a lens file The values can then be recalled This makes it possible to shorten adjustment time when the lens is replaced A high performance viewfinder is adjustable forward backward and sideways and has a full range of auxiliary equipment The camcorder is provided with the XLR 5 pin connector which allows connection of a stereo microphone The ASSIGN 1 2 switches allow microphone mode to be switched between stereo and monaural The HD SDI output corresponding to Embedded Audio makes it possible to monitor the camera image and playback image Attaching an HKDW 702 down converter not supplied converting to a 525i 625i signal allows the camera image and playback image to be monitored on an NTSC PAL monitor This board makes it possible to output the SDI signal corresponding to Embedded Audio 1 When an HKDW 702 is attached to an HDW 750 or an HDW 730 which operates with the 59 94 format the HD signal is down converted to a 525i signal When an HKDW 702 is attached to an HDW 750P or an HDW 730 with the 50I format the HD signal is down converted to a 625i signal Chapter 1 Overview 1 3 Three down converter modes are available SQUEEZE LETTER BOX and CROP The camcorder is provided with the LIGHT connector This feeds power to the light from a battery or AC adaptor connected to the camcorder e The viewfinder supplied with NTSC PAL type camcorders such as the BVW 400A 400AP can be attached to
232. s output Follow the procedure below to set the shot ID CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch Setting the shot ID T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 4 84 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 2 Tum the MENU knob until the SHOT ID page appears and push the MENU knob 10OSHOT ID SHOT IS_ NAME oooooguo000o ooo000000000 oo0000000000 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the ID one of ID 1 to ID 4 you want to set and push the MENU knob The window for entering the shot ID appears The J mark appears over the top of the character on the character entry row You can now enter the characters character setting mode ID 1 4 ESHOT IS NAMEE END ABCDEFGH I JKLMNOPQRSTUVUY XYZ 0123456789 amp x 1 lt gt 0 RET INS DEL Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 85 4 Enter or change the shot ID When you enter the shot ID first go to step Turn the MENU knob to move the J mark to the character which you want to change then push the MENU knob The J mark changes to the mark and the character table appears The J mark moves to the character table ID 1 ESC 2 BSHOT IS NAME END 4 ABCDEFGH I JKLMNOPQRSTUVUY XYZ 0123456789 amp x 1 i lt 70 RET
233. setting the File ID 4 143 storing 4 135 SERVO indicator 2 43 6 14 SHIFT button 2 36 Shooting See Recording Shot ID 4 84 Shoulder pad adjusting the position 5 33 feature 2 4 Shoulder strap attaching the shoulder strap 5 31 shoulder strap posts 2 3 Shutter changing the range of choice of shutter mode and speed settings 4 18 indicator 4 68 ECS mode 4 12 4 17 EVS mode 4 13 selecting mode and speed 4 14 setting the electronic shutter 4 12 shutter modes 4 12 standard mode 4 12 SHUTTER selector 2 20 SLACK indicator 2 43 6 14 Speaker operation 2 12 testing 6 7 Specifications A 1 STATUS ON SEL OFF switch 2 31 Status confirmation window 4 90 STOP button 2 28 Storage precautions 1 7 Supplied accessories A 6 System configuration 1 10 T TALLY indicator 2 14 2 40 TALLY switch 2 16 2 40 TAPE and E indicator 2 42 6 14 Tape See also Cassette tape remaining tape indicator 2 42 4 67 6 14 testing the tape transport functions 6 5 TC IN connector 2 34 TC OUT connector 2 34 TEST OUT connector 2 24 Tele File 3 58 Testing See Testing the camcorder before shooting Testing the camcorder before shooting audio level adjusting functions 6 7 camera section 6 2 earphone 6 7 external microphones 6 8 front microphone 6 6 iris function 6 4 preparations for testing 6 1 speaker 6 7 tape transport functions 6 5 Index l 7 time code function 6 10 user bit functions 6 10 viewfinder 6 3 VTR section 6 5 XLR connection
234. sing or storing the camcorder in the following places e Places subject to temperature extremes e Very damp places e Places subject to severe vibration e Near strong magnetic fields e In direct 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 misoperations 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 a laser beam become directed into the lens of the camera Chapter 1 Overview 1 7 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 raised the master gain sensitivity e when operating in Slow Shutter mode This produ
235. ssage on page 4 73 Subject illumination indicator This appears depending on the setting to indicate the subject illumination is inadequate Iris setting auto iris override This indicator indicates the f stop iris setting of the lens Also the auto iris override is displayed using two ll which appear in the upper and lower parts to the left of the F number respectively 4 66 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Remaining tape This indicator indicates the remaining tape recording time in minutes of the VTR Example of remaining tape indicator Display Tape time remaining F 30 Full to 30 minutes 30 25 30 to 25 minutes 25 20 25 to 20 minutes 20 15 20 to 15 minutes 15 10 15 to 10 minutes 10 5 10 to 5 minutes 5 0 5 to 2 minutes 5 0 flashing Less than 2 minutes Audio level These indicators indicate the level of audio channel 1 and channel 2 The peak indication of the VTR level meter is related as follows to the audio level when an 1 kHz sine wave is input oe level _ a oO a O T O 0 Audio ch l 2 level Aucocmene zie OD VTR level meter e 40 30 20 17 14 dB indicator Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 67 Shutter speed This indicator indicates the shutter speed or the shutter mode However if the SHUTTER switch is set to OFF nothing is displayed 1 33 1 60 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 100
236. stments and Settings for Recording To delete a character Move the J mark over DEL then push the MENU knob The character under the mark is deleted and the subsequent characters move to the left one at a time To cancel deleting the character Move the J mark over RET then push the MENU knob The mark on the character entry row changes to a J mark 5 Repeat step 4 to enter remaining characters 6 When you finish entering characters turn the MENU knob to move the l mark over END then push the MENU knob The character setting mode is cleared and the SHOT ID page appears To cancel entering or changing shot ID Before performing step 6 operations move the mark to ESC at top right of the window then push the MENU knob All changes or entered characters are discarded and the SHOT ID page appears Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 89 4 7 8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows You can confirm the settings or status of the camcorder on the viewfinder screen by displaying the following windows ABNORMAL lt gt window e FUNCTION window e AUDIO STATUS window e GPS window only when an HKDW 704 GPS UNIT is attached For detailed information on the GPS window refer to the OPERATION MANUAL supplied with an HKDW 704 ABNORMAL lt gt window ABNORMAL lt gt t sr apenas cls aac ts ISHUTTER _ ON WHT PRESET This window allows you to confirm why the w
237. supply If the microphone you connect to AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 is of the internal batteries type set the appropriate LINE MIC 48V ON switch to MIC If the microphone you connect to AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 is of the external power supply type set the appropriate LINE MIC 48V ON 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 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 Checking the XLR connection automatic detection function Before starting to check remove the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector if it is connected 1 Perform operations of steps 1 and 2 explained in 5 Testing external microphones 2 Set the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT Perform operations of steps 4 and 5 explained in 5 Testing external microphones When performing the operation of step 5 in 5 Testing external microphones if the audio level meters in the display panel and audio level indicators in the viewfinder reflect the changing sound level the function of the XLR connection automatic detection works correctly If it does not reflect the changing sound level the function of the XLR connection automatic detection is set to OFF Set REAR XLR AUTO to ON on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu If it does not reflect even after you set REAR XLR AUTO to ON
238. t The settings of the following items belong to the setting number selected in this item SKIN OFF ON Turns the skin detail function DETAIL on or off SKIN 99 to 99 Sets the level of the skin DETAIL LVL detail signal SKIN 99 to 99 Adjusts the saturation level of DTL SAT the hue SKIN 0 to 359 Adjusts the center phase of DTL HUE the hue SKIN 0 to 359 Adjusts the width of the hue DTL WIDTH A 26 Appendix Page MTX LINEAR Items Setting Contents MATRIX OFF ON Turns the linear matrix correction and user set matrix correction functions on or off MATRIX OFF ON Turns the user set matrix USER correction function on or off MATRIX OFF ON Turns the preset matrix on or PRESET off MATRIX 1 2 3 4 5 6 Select the preset matrix PRST SEL MATRIX 99 to 99 Sets the arbitrary R G user USER R G set matrix coefficients MATRIX 99 to 99 Sets the arbitrary R B user USER R B set matrix coefficients MATRIX 99 to 99 Sets the arbitrary G R user USER G R set matrix coefficients MATRIX 99 to 99 Sets the arbitrary G B user USER G B set matrix coefficients MATRIX 99 to 99 Sets the arbitrary B R user USER B R set matrix coefficients MATRIX 99 to 99 Sets the arbitrary B G user USER B G set matrix coefficients Appendix A 27 Page Items Setting Contents MTX MATRIX OFF ON Turns t
239. t any changes or 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 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 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 Environments E1 residential E2 commercial and light industrial E3 urban outdoors E4 controlled EMC environment ex TV studio The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents For the customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES L
240. t marker operations refer to the manual supplied with your VTR A setting on the VTR MODE 5 page of the MAINTENANCE menu determines whether or not good shot markers are recorded to the tape Recording markers to the tape Follow the procedures below to perform settings for recording markers MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch 1 Shot marker Time code of the scene to be used as the editing point when editing Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 15 1 Open the cover first 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 e PAINT e MAINTENANCE FIL e E eDIAGNOSIS 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 MAINTENANCE menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 3 16 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 4 When the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move the mark to VTR MODE 5 then push the MENU knob When any page of the MAINTENANCE menu is displayed turn the MENU knob until the VTR MODE 5 page appears then push the MENU knob The VTR MODE 5 page appears 100UTR MODE 5 LTC UB MARKER REC_START MARK SHOT MARKER 1 SHOT MARKER 2 SHOT TIME DISP
241. t of the setting changes to a mark The IRIS OVERRIDE is set to ON 5 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Or close the cover of the Menu Operating section The AUTO IRIS page disappears from the viewfinder 6 Tum the MENU knob to change the reference value Be sure to confirm that the shutter speed is set to any mode other than ECS The changed reference value is retained until the power of the camcorder is turned off Even if the reference value is changed it reverts to the standard value every time the power is turned on The reference value is normally set to the standard value 4 22 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To open the iris by 0 25 stop Turn the MENU knob further counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera One bar Q appears in the upper part to the left of the F number in the iris indication To open the iris by 0 5 stop Turn the MENU knob further counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera One bar W appears in the upper part to the left of the F number in the iris indication To open the iris by 0 75 stop Turn the MENU knob further counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera Two bars OW appear 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 WE appear in the upper part to the left of the F number in the iris
242. t recording starting point when recording using the re take 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 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 19 Operation error message Meaning INVALID OPERATION Appears when e there is only one recorded cut when recording using the RE TAKE function the recorded cuts are less than 3 sec when recording using the RE TAKE function ethe 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 ON BOARD BATTERY EMPTY Appears when the backup battery for the internal clock has been used up Full Top Sensor Error Indicates that the trouble of the full top sensor is detected Replace the full top sensor VTR ERROR POWER OFF ON Indicates that the trouble of the MCU for controlling the VTR section is detected REC Current ARM Indicates that the trouble of the power supply system for the drum recorder is detected Recording continues but may not be substandard a In this case position the tape at the point where you want to start the recording manually b Contact your nearest Sony dealer c For detailed information on the full top sensor refer to the Maintenance Manual 6 20 Chapter
243. t the LINE MIC 48 V ON switch to MIC Using a detached external microphone Monaural microphone Cary AUDIO IN switch At the factory setting AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 when the audio cable is connected to either the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 connec the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH automatically selected as the signal to be rec regardless of the AUDIO IN switch setting TI connection automatic detection function When the XLR connection automatic detection function is set to OFF on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu set the AUDIO IN switch corresponding to the ch microphone is connected to REAR 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 Or 2 connector is orded This is true his is called XLR annel to which the Using a detached external Chapter 5 microphone Setting Up the Camcorder 5 19 AUDIO IN CH 1 and CH 2 are female XLR 3 pin connectors When the microphone cable connector is female use a converting adaptor Using an external microphone attached to the camcorder You can attach an external microphone to the camcorder by using the CAC 12 Microphone Holder not supplied Additionally by using the CRS 3P Cradle Suspension not supplied you can reduce the mechanical vibration noise from the VTR and can also attach a long microphone Note however that use of the CRS 3P requir
244. tative for more information about these filters Equipment for remote control RM B150 Remote Control Unit Audio equipment C 74 microphone ECM MSS stereo microphone CAC 12 Microphone Holder CCXA 53 Audio Cable CRS 3P Cradle Suspension WRR 855A 855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit WRR 810A 860A 862A 862B UHF Portable Tuner Appendix WRT 27 UHF Transmitter BTA 27 UHF Portable Tuner Attachment Kit For Audio equipment described above confirm whether the connector is male or female and the number of pins on the connector The audio input connectors of the camcorder are female and 3 pin and the audio output connectors are male and 5 pin A converting adaptor may be required depending on the audio equipment to be connected to the camcorder Extension boards HKDW 702 DOWN CONVERTER BOARD HKDW 703 PICTURE CACHE BOARD HKDW 704 GPS UNIT Equipment for maintenance and easier handling BCT HD12CL Cleaning Cassette Hard Carrying Case LC DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case Tripod Adaptor VCT 14 Rain cover WRR Tuner Fitting service part number A 8278 057 A Maintenance Manual 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 S
245. tely 70 and 100 and above Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 15 TALLY switch This switch controls the TALLY indicator setting its brightness HIGH or LOW or turning it off HIGH The TALLY indicator gets brighter OFF The TALLY indicator does not operate LOW The TALLY indicator gets dimmer Viewfinder The viewfinder lets you to view the camera image in black and white while shooting the picture and also see the playback picture from the VTR It also displays various warnings and messages related to the settings or operating conditions of the camcorder a zebra pattern safety zone marker and center marker Also you can use the BVF V20 V20CE black and white viewfinder with the 525i 625i method and BVF VC10 color viewfinder Diopter adjustment ring Use this ring to adjust the viewfinder image for your vision Viewfinder front rear positioning lever Locks the viewfinder together with the LOCK knob after adjusting the front rear positioning Viewfinder left right positioning ring Use this ring to move the viewfinder sideways 1 Safety zone marker The safety zone marker is a rectangle indicating the effective picture area For more information see 4 7 4 Setting the Marker Display on page 4 75 2 Center marker The center marker indicates the center of the picture with a crosshair 2 16 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Cameraman tally i
246. th a menu opened a preset menu page related to the desired file from among five kinds of files is automatically displayed This allows you to jump to the file page saved and used in the Memory Stick You can select the file page to be displayed using the MEMORY STICK page of the FILE menu 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in 4 7 9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder on page 4 94 to display the MEMORY STICK page of the FILE menu The MEMORY STICK page appears 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to MS IN gt JUMP TO then push the MENU knob 09 MEMORY STICK FORMAT MS IN gt JUMP TO EXEC OFF The mark at the left of MS IN gt JUMP TO changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 151 3 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired file page appears Item Contents OFF Disables this function USER Jumps to the USER FILE page ALL Jumps to the ALL FILE page SCENE Jumps to the SCENE FILE page LENS Jumps to the LENS FILE 1 page REFER Jumps to the REFERENCE page USER 1 Jumps to the USER 1 page 4 Press the MENU knob The mark at the left of MS IN gt JUMP TO changes to an gt mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to the mark In the following cases the camcorder does not jump
247. that the level indications for both channels and 2 correspond to the sound level 5 Set the AUDIO IN CH 3 and CH 4 switches to F 6 Set the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch to CH 3 4 7 Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector at a suitable sound source Check that the level indications for both channels 3 and 4 correspond to the sound level 8 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 3 Turn the MIC LEVEL knob Check that the audio level meter in the display panel increases by turning it counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera 4 Testing the earphone and speaker 1 Tum the MONITOR control and check that the speaker volume changes accordingly Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 7 5 6 8 Connect an earphone to one EARPHONE jack Check that the speaker sound is cut off and that you can hear the sound from the microphone in the earphone Turn the MONITOR control and check that the earphone volume changes accordingly Connect the earphone to the other EARPHONE jack Check the earphone by repeating step 3 Testing external microphones Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors Set the LINE MIC 48V ON switch to 48V ON or MIC in accordance with the type of the microphone power
248. the TIME DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu O20T IME DATE gt ADJUST The mark is placed at ADJUST 2 Push the MENU knob The TIME ADJUST setting window appears TIME ADJUST 4 114 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Item Contents HOUR Sets the hour value MIN Sets the minutes value SEC Sets the seconds value YEAR Sets the year MONTH Sets the month DAY Sets the day 3 Turm the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 4 Tur the MENU knob to display the desired value and push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 5 To continue the remaining settings repeat steps 3 and 4 6 When you finish the settings turn the MENU knob to move the gt mark to OK then push the MENU knob The internal clock is set with the date and time set in steps 3 to 5 The TIME DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu appears again The time set on the TIME ADJUST setting window is displayed Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 115 To cancel the setting Before performing the operation in step 6 move the mark to ESC on the right top of the window and push the MENU knob
249. the desired display mode appears and play pp push the MENU knob The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 4 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover 4 74 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 7 4 Setting the Marker Display Use the MARKER page of the USER menu to switch the display of the center and safety zone markers on or off and to select whether the area indicated by the safety zone marker is 80 90 or 100 of the screen area When an HKDW 702 is installed and the NTSC viewfinder and or the NTSC monitor are connected all markers and zebra patterns are not displayed if DOWN CON MODE is set to CROP on the OUTPUT SEL page of the USER menu even if the marker display is set to ON CANCEL PRST ESCAPE swtich MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the MARKER page appears and push the MENU knob Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 75 The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item OGOMARKER 1 MARKER CENTER CENTER SAFETY SAFETY ASPECT ASPECT SELECT MASK MASK LUL 100 MARKER You can select displaying or not displaying for the foll
250. the time code A N Synchronizing the time code Turn the POWER switch to ON 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 Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 43 5 Supply the time code and reference video signals that comply with the SMPTE time code standard and are in the proper phase relationship to the TC IN connector and to the GENLOCK IN connector respectively This operation synchronizes the internal time code generator with the external time code After about 10 seconds you can disconnect the external time code without losing the synchronization However the synchronization will be disrupted if you connect or disconnect the time code during recording e When you finish the above procedure the 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 such a case the time code is not correctly synchronized with the external time code When GENLOCK ON OFF is set to OFF on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu the time code cannot be synchronized with the reference video signal In this case
251. the top and bottom of the viewfinder The settings for the continuos trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode are maintained until changed However if you switch the camcorder power off Manual Interval Rec mode settings are cleared except for the NUMBER OF FRAME TRIGGER INTERVAL and PRE LIGHTING settings To use the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec function again after switching on the power perform steps to 2 in Setting the single trigger mode on page 3 40 3 48 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Camcorder operation in the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode Follow the procedure below to shoot pictures in the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode 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 3 6 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 the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode 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 After you press the
252. ting to an AC power source using the AC DN2B AC Adaptor 5 1 4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System By fitting the camcorder with the Anton Bauer Ultralight system and setting the LIGHT switch to AUTO you can switch the light on and off automatically as you start and stop VTR operation This system operates with lights powered by 12 V with a maximum power consumption of 50 W 5 6 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 2 Adjusting the Viewfinder When the viewfinder is attached do not leave the camera or the camcorder with the eyepiece facing the sun Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire For maximum viewing convenience you can adjust the viewfinder position in the left right and backward forward directions 5 2 1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position Adjusting the position to the left or right Adjusting the position to the left or right T Loosen the viewfinder left right positioning ring 2 Slide the viewfinder to the most convenient position 3 Tighten the viewfinder left right positioning ring Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 7 To store the camcorder in a 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
253. tion and turning in recording pause mode End Search function Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 53 Searching for the end of the recording then switching to recording pause mode To start the recording again after rewinding the recorded tape playing it back and stopping the camcorder follow the procedure below Press the RET button on the Lens The tape automatically runs and stops at the end of the recorded portion of the tape The camcorder automatically switches to recording pause mode and is ready to start recording again When the STOP KEY FREEZE function is set to become active on the VTR MODE 4 page of the MAINTENANCE menu the picture is frozen once you push the STOP button during playback To activate the end search function push the STOP button again to stop the camcorder and press the RET button 3 54 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 3 Checking the Recording Playback By pressing the PLAY button you can review any length of recording in the viewfinder in black and white There are two other ways to review the recording 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 butt
254. tion example 4 40 procedure 4 42 releasing time code synchronization 4 44 setting the user bits 4 43 Cameraman tally indicator 2 17 CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch 2 32 Cassette tape loading 3 1 preventing accidental erasure 3 5 slack checking 3 3 unloading 3 3 usable cassettes A 6 CC filter 2 18 4 7 CCD image sensors 1 8 Center marker 2 16 Cleaning BCT HD12CL cleaning cassette 6 11 A 8 video heads 6 11 viewfinder 6 11 Color playback 3 56 Condensation 6 2 Continuous recording continuous recording 3 12 continuous recording on previous cut RE TAKE function 3 52 Continuous trigger mode in Manual Interval Rec mode 3 44 CONTRAST control 2 15 CRS 3P Cradle Suspension 5 20 A 7 CTL 2 36 CUE IN switch 2 8 D DATA DISPLAY switch 2 38 DCC function 2 21 DC IN connector 2 1 DC OUT connector 2 8 DIAGNOSIS menu 4 46 A 39 Diopter adjustment ring 2 16 Display panel tape status battery status and level indicators 2 42 status and warning indicators 2 43 6 14 time code displays 2 44 DISPLAY switch 2 36 DISPLAY LCD switch 2 36 DISPLAY ASPECT switch 2 40 Drop frame non drop frame mode 4 37 E Earphone checking 6 7 EARPHONE jacks 2 13 ECS mode 4 12 4 17 E E sound 2 12 EJECT button 2 27 Electronic shutter See Shutter End Search function 3 53 Equipment setup adjusting the flange focal length 5 15 adjusting the shoulder pad position 5 33 adjusting the viewfinder 5 7 attaching the shoulder strap 5 31 audi
255. tion in the sequence of 1 2 3 4 Check that the FILTER indicator on the viewfinder screen displays the correct numbers 5 Check each of the following operations and make sure that the indicator lights if the corresponding item has been turned on in the l LED page of the USER menu e Set the gain to anything but 0 dB by using the GAIN selector and the GAIN SW page of the OPERATION menu e Set the SHUTTER selector to ON Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST Continued Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 3 e Use the lens extender Set the ND FILTER selector to anything but 1 e Set the reference value of the auto iris to other than the standard value 6 Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL repeatedly and check that the shutter setting changes on the viewfinder screen 7 Pointing the camera at a suitable subject focus the camera and check the picture on the viewfinder screen 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 Q Check that setting the ZEBRA switch to ON and OFF makes the zebra pattern appear and disappear on the viewfinder screen The current display status may inhibit one or more of the displays or operations mentioned in steps 3 to 9 If this happens set the desired items in the VF DISP1 and VF DISP 2 pages of the USER menu Fo
256. to OFF When the camcorder power is switched off during recording in Manual Interval Rec mode When you set the POWER switch to OFF the camcorder will switch off by itself after the tape has run for a few seconds to record the picture data stored in the memory If you remove the battery unplug the DC cable or cut the power to the AC adaptor while manual interval recording the image currently being shot on the camcorder maximum 5 seconds will not be recorded Do not change the battery while recording in Manual Interval Rec mode e When tape runs out during recording in Manual Interval Rec mode Note that the picture data maximum 5 seconds at the instant the tape stopped is not recorded if the tape runs out and the camcorder stops Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 51 3 2 7 Continuous Recording on the Previous Cut By assigning the RE TAKE function to the ASSIGN 1 switch you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch to position the tape at the most recent cut clear it and record the new cut For detailed information see 4 8 5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1 2 Switches on page 4 109 Tape running direction Cut 1 Cut 2 Cur s Cut 4 Example After recording cut 3 clearing cut 3 and recording cut 4 after cut 2 Continuous recording of a new cut after the cut before the most recent cut In the above example with the camcorder in the recording pause mode after recording cut 3 press the R
257. to REAR To adjust and record both of channels 1 and 2 set the both AUDIO IN CH 1 and AUDIO IN CH 2 switches to REAR Set the AUDIO SELECT switch es corresponding to the channel selected in step 1 to MANUAL Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 29 3 Adjust the LEVEL controls corresponding to the channel selected in step 1 so that at the maximum sound level the level meter indicates 18 dB segment above 20 segment The second bar from the top may turn on occasionally but do not allow the top bar to go on If it goes on the audio level is too high Corresponding peak value 0 Off Those bars go on These bars go on TU UT TUTTE OO Normal input level Excessive input level Using the LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 controls You can select the audio level controls to be used for adjusting the level of the audio signals input to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors on the VTR MODE 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu At the factory setting Example 1 Example 2 Audio level LEVEL CH 1 MIC LEVEL The MIC LEVEL control is to the CH 1 control control linked with LEVEL CH 1 control Audio level LEVEL CH 2 MIC LEVEL The MIC LEVEL control is to the CH 2 control control linked with LEVEL CH 2 control 4 30 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording When you select that the MIC LEVEL control is linked with the LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 control s if the MIC LEV
258. to SCENE STORE and then push the MENU knob O40SCENE FILE QOOOO00000000000 QOOOO00000000000 QOOOO00000000000 QOOOOO00000000000 DO0O0000000000000 OSTANDARD SCENE RECALL EXEC PECENE STORE DEXEC 4 136 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording When no Memory Stick has been inserted the SCENE STORE window appears When a Memory Stick has been inserted the POO SCENE STORE window appears SCENE STORE window When no Memory Stick has been inserted SCENE STORE ESC DISPLAY MODE ALL POO SCENE STORE window When a Memory Stick has been inserted P00 SCENE STORE ESC DISPLAY MODE ALL Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 137 3 Select the file No When no Memory Stick has been inserted Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired file No and push the MENU knob SCENE STORE ESC DISPLAY MODE gt ALL When the storing is completed the SCENE FILE page appears again When you select the file number where the data has been stored The message OVERWRITE OK YES NO appears In this case the mark is placed at the left of NO and NO blinks To stop overwriting press the MENU knob To overwrite move the mark to YES YES blinks and push the MENU knob When a Memory Stick has been inserted The mark is displayed to the left of POO at the top left of the window In this case you can c
259. to the preset page e When the power is turned on after you insert a Memory Stick e When OFF is selected for the MS IN gt JUMP TO item e When a file related menu page has already been displayed When a page related to FILE category such as the USER FILE page is displayed When one of the following MEMORY STICK USER FILE ALL FILE SCENE FILE LENS FILE REFERENCE FILE or ROM VERSION registered in other categories is displayed 4 152 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 5 1 Power Supply The following power supplies can be used with the camcorder e BP L60A Lithium ion Battery Pack e BP M50 M100 Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable Battery Pack e AC power using the AC 550 550CE or AC DN2B AC adaptor 5 1 1 Using a Battery Pack When a BP L60A Battery Pack is used the camcorder will operate continuously for about 90 minutes Before use charge the battery pack with a BC L120 Battery Charger It takes about 2 5 hours to charge one BP L60A For more information refer to the BC L120 manual When a BP MS50 or M100 Battery Pack is used the camcorder will operate continuously for about 40 minutes with the BP M50 and about 120 minutes with the BP M100 Before use charge the battery pack with a BC M50 Battery Charger It takes about 2 hours to charge one BP M50 and about 4 hours to charge one BP M100 For more information refer to the BC M50 manual Note on using the battery pack A warm battery pack ma
260. tting indicator 4 66 L Lens lens mount securing rubber 5 14 locking lever 2 4 mounting 5 14 mount 2 4 mount cap 2 4 LENS connector 2 4 LEVEL controls 2 7 LIGHT connector 2 4 Light shoe 2 3 LIGHT switch 2 2 2 41 Line input audio 5 28 LOCK ring 2 17 Loop Rec function 3 20 LTC 1 4 4 39 M Maintenance video head cleaning 6 11 viewfinder cleaning 6 11 MAINTENANCE menu 4 46 A 31 Manual Interval Rec mode continuous trigger mode 3 45 single trigger mode 3 40 Memory stick compartment 2 30 handling 4 118 Menu list DIAGNOSIS menu list A 39 FILE menu list A 36 MAINTENANCE menu list A 31 OPERATION menu list A 9 PAINT menu list A 19 Microphone supplied microphone 2 5 using an external microphone 5 20 using the supplied microphone 5 17 Microphone level adjustment external microphone 4 28 front microphone 4 31 Microphone holder 5 21 MENU knob 2 31 MENU ON OFF switch 2 32 MICIN connector 2 5 MIC LEVEL knob 2 5 MLB 1M 100 3 58 A 6 MONITOR volume control 2 10 MONITOR switch CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch 2 10 MONITOR switch 2 11 N ND filter 2 18 4 7 O OPERATION menu 4 47 A 9 OUTPUT DCC selector 2 21 P Q PAINT menu 4 47 A 19 PEAKING control 2 15 Playback checking the recording 3 55 color playback 3 56 freezing a picture during playback 3 63 parts and controls 2 14 recording review 3 55 using a color video monitor 3 56 PLAY button and indicator 2 28 POWER switch 2 2
261. uch a way that the mode is automatically switched from the standby mode to save mode when the tape does not run for a preset time using the VTR MODE 4 page of the MAINTENANCE menu 1 Follow steps to 4 in Recording markers on the tape on page 3 15 to display the VTR MODE 4 page of the MAINTENANCE menu 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to STBY OFF TIMER then push the MENU knob OSOUTR MODE 4 REC TALLY BLINK ON REC_START STOP OFF HODE SELECT SEL MER SET 1H STBY OFF TIMER 60MIN STOP KEY FREEZE OFF The mark at the left of STBY OFF TIMER changes to a mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark 3 66 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired STBY OFF TIMER appears If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise STBY OFF TIMER changes in the following sequence 60MIN gt 30MIN lt 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 Press the MENU knob The mark at the left of the STBY OFF TIMER changes to an gt mark and the mark to the left of the setting changes to the mark To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 67 4 1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance To always obt
262. ush MENU knob O40SCENE FILE AAAAAAAAAAAAA Bi BEBEBBEEEES CCCCCCCCCCC BODBDDDDBDDDD OS NO FILE OSTANDARD SCENE RECALL DEXEC SCENE STORE EXEC F 1D go0000000000d000 The P00 SCENE RECALL window appears On the POO page the scene files saved in the camcorder memory are displayed You can also recall the scene file stored in the camcorder memory on this page P00 SCENE RECALL ESC DISPLAY MODE gt Ff AAAAAAAAAANAAA BBBBBBBBBBBBB CCCCCCCCCCCCC DDDDDDDDDDDDD NO FILE 4 146 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording The mark is displayed to the left of POO at the top left of the window In this case you can change the page Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file No appears and push MENU knob Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired file No and then push the MENU knob P0O1 SCENE RECALL ESC MEMORY STICK ACCESS DISPLAY MODE SCENE1 SCENE2 NO FILE SCENE4 SCENES SFILE LOAD The message MEMORY STICK ACCESS appears When the loading is completed the message COMPLETE appears The camcorder is set up according to the loaded scene file For the file No of the file where no data is stored NO FILE is displayed in the column of that file To cancel the loading Before pushing the MENU knob in step move the mark to ESC at the right top of the window
263. using the lens refer to the lens manual ens mount securing 3 rubber Mounting the lens T Push the lens locking lever up and remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount 2 Align the center slot in the lens mount with the center pin on the lens and insert the lens into the mount 3 Holding the lens in place push the lens locking lever down to mount the lens Tf 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 be put on the lens locking lever as illustrated above 4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector 5 Secure the lens cable with the cable clamps 5 14 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length If the lens does not stay in focus properly as you zoom from telephoto to wide angle adjust the flange focal length the distance from the plane of the lens mounting flange to the imaging plane Make this adjustment after mounting or changing the lens Adjusting the flange focal length The position of the controls for adjusting the flange focal length vary somewhat from lens to lens Check the identification of the various controls in the lens manual 7 ee m 10 ft Adjusting the flange focal length T Set the iris to manual 2 Open the iris Place the flange focal length adjustment chart abo
264. ut 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 Continued Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 15 5 Point the camera at the chart by turning the focus ring and focus on it 6 Set the zoom ring to wide angle Turn the Ff or F B ring until the chart is in focus being careful not to disturb the focus ring 8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto 9 Tighten the F f or F B ring fixing screws 5 16 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5 Audio Input System 5 5 1 Using the Supplied Microphone The MIC IN connector is the XLR 5 pin female so the supplied stereo microphone attached to the camcorder can be used Attaching in the supplied microphone in the microphone holder T Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder clamp Clamp of the Microphone holder Open the clamp 2 Place the microphone in the microphone holder Place the microphone in the holder so that UP is at the top Close the microphone holder Continued Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 17 3 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector then set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired recording channel to FRONT or F Connect to th
265. viewfinder screen in display mode 2 or 3 Possible messages are listed below Black balance adjustment error messages Error message Meaning BLACK NG The lens iris did not close adjustment was IRIS NOT CLOSED impossible BLACK NG Adjustment could not be completed within TIME LIMIT the standard number of attempts BLACK NG The difference between the reference R or G or B OVERFLOW value and the current value is so great that it exceeds the range Adjustment was impossible If any of the above error messages is displayed retry the black balance adjustment Keep pushing the AUTO W B BAL switch to BLK until BLACK SET appears after the CHECK appears If the error message occurs again an internal check is necessary For information about this internal check refer to Maintenance Manual 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 4 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Black balance memory Values stored in memory are held until the black balance is next adjusted If a memory error occurs If the error message STORED DATA NG flashes on the viewfinder screen when the camcorder is turned on the black balance and white balance memory contents have been lost Adjust the black balance and white balance again Contact your Sony representative if this
266. wfinder screen Press the RET switch on the lens The image of the return video signal input in to the GENLOCK IN connector is displayed on the viewfinder screen while you are pressing the RETURN switch on the lens 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 pressing the ASSIGN 1 switch even if RETURN VIDEO is set to OFF on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu When any signal is not input to the GENLOCK IN connector the image is not changed even if you press the RET switch on the lens However the image is switched while you are pressing the ASSIGN 1 switch to which the RETURN VIDEO function is assigned even if any signal is not input to the GENLOCK IN connector Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 97 4 8 Adjustments and Settings from Menus The camcorder provides menus for adjustments and settings 4 8 1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values Before using the camcorder use the GAIN SW page of the USER menu to set the gains corresponding to the L M and H positions of the GAIN selector which switches the gain of the video amplifier Follow the procedure below to set the gain T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Tum the MENU knob until the GAIN SW page appears and push the MENU knob 4
267. windows You can use the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch as the STATUS ON SEL OFF switch when the MENU ON OFF switch is set to OFF when the cover is closed OFF is automatically selected 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 disappear the window promptly after displaying the window push this switch down to OFF 4 92 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To disable display of the status confirmation windows T Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the SET STATUS page appears and push the MENU knob The SET STATUS page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item 120SET STATUS STATUS ABNORMAL STATUS FUNTION STATUS AUDIO GPS Item Content ABNORMAL Selects whether or not the ABNORMAL window is displayed ON or OFF FUNCTION Selects whether or not the FUNCTION window is displayed ON or OFF STATUS AUDIO Selects whether or not the STATUS AUDIO window is displayed ON or OFF GPS Selects whether or not the GPS window is displayed ON or OFF a When the HKDW 704 not supplied is installed this item appears F
268. y not be able to be fully recharged Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 1 2 r gt te e gt o o o 3 e e a L Attaching a battery pack Press a battery pack against the back of the camcorder aligning the side line of a battery pack with the line on the camcorder Back of camcorder BP L60A M50 M100 Align these lines 2 Slidea battery pack down until its LOCK arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder LOCK arrow Matching line on the camcorder 5 2 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Detaching a battery pack Holding the button in pull a battery pack up Detaching a battery pack Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 3 5 1 2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to Dead Batteries If you use both an internal battery pack and an external battery connected to the DC IN connector at the same time you can avoid breaks in operation due to dead batteries When an external battery begins to fail and an internal battery pack is also used Remove the DC output cable from the DC IN connector The power source will switch to an internal battery pack When an 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 an external battery from the DC IN connector The

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