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Sony HDW-F900 Camcorder User Manual

1. pees ooooo Remote connector Remote control cable Connecting the remote control unit Extension cable lengths An extension cable is supplied with the RCP 700 series or RM B150 Remote Control Unit and MSU 700 Master Setup Unit The length of each cable is as follows RCP 700 series 10 meters RM B150 100 meters MSU 700A 750 200 meters 5 34 Chapter 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 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 indicators 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 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 The cassette is not write protected There is no slack in the tape e Condensation does not form in the tape Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 1 eou
2. PB VIDEO settings Select SDI ONLY to see the camera image on the viewfinder and the monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connector even during playing back You can see the image seen by the camera all the time and change the menu setting any time you want To see a 4 68 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording recorded video signal you have to attach an HDCA 901 Camera Adaptor not supplied Since recorded HD SDI video signals are output to the HD SDI OUT connector of the HDCA 901 you can see a recorded video signal on the monitor connected to the HD SDI OUT connector At the SDI VF MON default setting the recorded video signals are output to the viewfinder MONITOR OUT connector and HD SDI OUT connector during play back The question mark changes back to the arrow to confirm the setting 5 To continue setting other items repeat steps 3 and 4 6 To end menu operations turn the DISPLAY switch to ON 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 4 8 9 Saving or Reading Setup Data to or from the Memory Stick Use the OPERATOR FILE page of the OPERATION menu to save the setup data of OPERATION menu pages to 8 to or read the data from a memory stick Settings for OVERRIDE on the AUTO IRIS page and D5600K on the OTHERS page are not saved For detailed information on
3. N WARNING DISPLAY L HOLD ADVANCE SHIFT CHA Leve CH2 gp auto MANUAL AUDIO SELECT AUDIO IN FRONT REAR CUE IN Mx Time code functions 3 Continued Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 31 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 dsiplayed in the following format Cooo0o 00 See Section 2 8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel page 2 38 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 O00000000 DISPLAY LCD switch Depending on the settings of the F RUN SET R RUN switch and the REAL TIME switch this switch selects data to display in the counter display section as follows CTL Control signal U BIT User bits TC Time code For more information see Time code displays page 2 40 ADVANCE button For setting the time code user bits or real time each press of this button increments the flashing digit selected by the S
4. 4 64 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Item Content BATT TYPE Selects the type of the battery LITHIUM DIGITAL OTHERS1 OTHERS2 AC ADP BEFORE END _ Displays the ALARM voltage set on the MAINTENANCE menu END Displays the END shutdown voltage set on the MAINTENANCE menu DC IN TYPE Selects the type of the battery input to the DC IN connector LITHIUM DIGITAL OTHERS1 OTHERS2 AC ADP BEFORE END _ Displays the ALARM voltage set on the MAINTENANCE menu END Displays the END voltage set on the MAINTENANCE menu a When AC ADP is selected appears at the position where the voltage should be displayed that is no values are displayed 3 Turn the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow gt to the item you want to set and push the MIC MENU knob The arrow changes to a question mark 4 Turn the MIC MENU knob to change the desired setting and push the MIC MENU knob The question mark changes back to the arrow to confirm the setting 5 To continue setting other items repeat steps 3 and 4 Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 65 CE 6 To end menu operations turn the DISPLAY switch to ON 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 4 8 8 Setting the D56
5. Continuous xe a DL ION HUMID Continuous 3 yyy s wv y A SLACK Continuous ent Set NNO TAPE Flashing 3843 w CA TAPE and E Flashing xk Set DO BATT Flashing 366 w w oy 2 BATT andE Flashing sent 3 ID No indication w on the display panel a During recording 6 14 Chapter 6 Maintenance b During playback fast forward or rewind display panel and in the viewfinder The speaker and earphone also give audible warnings Problem VTR action Corrective action Video head gap After clogged head is detected recording Clean the heads If recording is still clogged or problem continues but is substandard substandard turn off the power and consult in recording circuit your Sony representative 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 CPU Interface error VTR stops Turn off the power and consult your Sony representative Condensation on the Recording continues but stops if the tape Stop the tape and wait until the HUMID head drum Sticks to the head drum Playback fast indicator disappears forward and rewind do not operate The tape cannot be An error code appears in the time code Remove the cassette by the method wound prop
6. Connect to the MIC IN connector Set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired recording channel to FRONT Using the supplied microphone detached from the camcorder When using the supplied microphone with an extension cable always use an external power supply type cable 5 14 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Using the microphone attached to the camcorder When the HDVF 20A HD Electronic Viewfinder not supplied is used attach the microphone as follows T Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder Microphone holder Tighten the screw Place the microphone in the holder so that UP is at the top _Close the microphone holder Re A Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 15 Continued 3 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector and set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired recording channel to FRONT Connect to the MIC IN connector When the HDVF C30W HD Electronic Viewfinder not supplied is used The HDVF C30W is not equipped with the microphone holder Attach the CAC 12 Microphone Holder not supplied to the camcorder first then attach the supplied microphone For detailed information on how to attach the CAC 12 follow the procedure of steps 2 3 and 4 described in Using an external microphone attached to the camcorder in 5 5 2 Using an External Microphone on pages 5 19 to 5 20 5 16 Chapter 5 Setting Up the
7. 6 Checking the functions of the user bits and time code T Set the user bits as required For more information see Section 4 4 1 Setting the User Bits page 4 17 2 Set the time code For more information see Section 4 4 2 Setting the Time Code page 4 19 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 VTR 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 LCD switch to U BIT and check that the user bit value that was set is displayed Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 9 6 2 Maintenance 6 2 1 Cleaning the Video Heads To clean the video heads use a Sony BCT HD12CL Cleaning Cassette Follow the instructions given with the cleaning cassette as incorrect or excessive use could damage the video heads To clean the heads follow the procedure below 1 Load the cleaning cassette according to the procedure described in Loading a cassette page 3 1 2 After the cleaning cassette is inserted the tape runs automatically in PLAY mode for about 3 seconds to clean the head 3 After the tape runs the cleaning cassette is automatically evacuated Do not run the cleaning cassette 5 or more times con
8. Digital video Digital video signal Sampling frequency Y 74 25 MHz Pe 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 3 pin female 60 dBu A 4 Appendix GENLOCK IN BNC type 1 0 Vp p 75 W TC IN BNC type 0 5 V to 18 Vp p 10k W Signal outputs MONITOR OUT BNC type Y Ps Pr 1 0 Vp p 75 W unbalanced AUDIO OUT XLR 5 pin male 0dBm TC OUT BNC type 1 0 Vp p 75 W EARPHONE minijack 8 Q to 18 dBs variable Others DC IN XLR 4 pin male 11 to 17 VDC DC OUT 4 pin 11 to 17 V DC maximum current 0 1 A LENS 12 pin REMOTE 8 pin Appendix A 5 Supplied Accessories Microphone super cardioid directional external power supply type 1 Tripod Adaptor VCT 14 1 Shoulder Strap 1 Rain Cover 1 Operation Manual 1 Maintenance Manual 1 Recommended Additional Equipment Viewfinder HDVF 20A
9. 1 2000 ECS mode a The illustration shows the cycle through of the shutter speed in the case where 60 or 59 94 format is selected on the MULT FORMAT page of the MAINTENANCE menu When another format is selected the shutter speed corresponding to the selected format appears For detailed information on the relation between the shutter speed and format see page 4 9 When selecting ECS mode in step 3 You can change the speed by rotating the MIC MENU knob on the front of the camcorder To select S EVS mode You can select S EVS mode and change the speed with the PAINT menu For more information see Section 4 9 Paint Menu page 4 72 4 12 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 3 Adjusting the Audio Level If you set the AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 switches to AUTO the input levels for the corresponding channels are adjusted automatically Follow the procedure below to manually adjust the input levels for both audio channels 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 is entered to channels 1 and 2 l oX lt Z f 2000 ee ae Cil So ADVANCE SHIFT CH1 eve ORS PRESET F RUN R RUN REGEN O ome REAL TIME DF NDF 6 SET B
10. If an extender mechanism is incorporated in your lens put it into the operative position and check the effect Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 5 6 1 3 Testing the VTR Perform tests 1 to 6 consecutively 1 Testing the tape transport functions 1 2 6 6 Set the VTR SAVE STBY switch to SAVE and check that the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder goes on Set the VTR SAVE STBY switch to STBY and check that the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder goes off Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to R RUN Set the DISPLAY LCD switch to CTL Press the VTR START button and check the following points e The tape reels are turning The counter indication is changing The REC indicator in the viewfinder is on The RF and SERVO indicators on the display panel are off Press the VTR START button again and check that the tape stops and that the REC indicator in the viewfinder goes off Repeat the checks of steps 5 and 6 this time using the VTR button on the lens Press the RESET button and check that the counter display goes to 00 00 00 00 Turn on the LIGHT switch and check that the display panel is illuminated Chapter 6 Maintenance 10 Hold down the REW button to rewind the tape for a while then press the PLAY button Check that the rewind and playback functions operate normally 11 Press the STOP button and press the F FWD button Check that the fast forward function operates normally 2
11. Setting the User Bits page 4 17 and Section 4 4 2 Setting the Time Code page 4 19 Continued Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 33 DF NDF drop frame non drop frame switch This switch selects whether the time code advances in drop frame mode or non drop frame mode This switch is effective only when the format is set to one of 29 97 PsF 30 PsF 59 94 I or 60 I in the MULT FORMAT page of the MAINTENANCE menu DF Drop frame mode NDF Non drop frame mode REAL TIME switch This switch selects whether or not real time is to be recorded as VITC user bit data It is also used for setting the real time ON Real time is recorded as VITC user bit data OFF Real time is not recorded as VITC user bit data SET Sets the real time 1 Drop frame mode To eliminate the discrepancy between the actual time and the time code value generated by the time code generator when the format is set to either 29 97 PsF or 59 94 I in the MULT FORMAT page of the MAINTENANCE menu drop frame mode drops two frames frames 00 and 01 from the time code value at the beginning of each minute except every tenth minute 2 Non drop frame mode Non drop frame mode does not perform the processing of drop frame mode As a result when the format is set to either 29 97 PsF or 59 94 I in the MULT FORMAT page of the MAINTENANCE menu there will be a discrepancy between the actual time and the time code value of abo
12. CH 2 connectors in audio channels 3 and 4 AUTO Records inputs signals other than the signals connected to the AUDIO CH 1 CH 2 connectors that is signals which are not selected using the AUDIO IN switches This is effective only when the HDCA 901 camera adaptor is turned off if connected For example When the CH 1 of the AUDIO IN switch is set to FRONT The audio signal input to the AUDIO IN CH 1 connector is recorded in channel 3 Continued Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 7 When CH 1 of the AUDIO IN switch is set to REAR The signal input to the MIC IN connector is recorded in channel 3 MUTE Does not record any input signals in channels 3 and 4 For more information refer to the Maintenance Manual With the HDCA 901 not supplied connected to the camcorder you can record separate sounds in audio channels 3 and 4 CUE IN cue track input switch This switch selects the input signal to be recorded on the cue track CH 1 CH 1 input signal MIX Mixed input signals of CH 1 and CH 2 CH 2 CH 2 input signal AUDIO OUT audio output connector XLR type 5 pin male This connector outputs the audio signals recorded to audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4 The PB AUDIO CH item on the VTR SETUP page of the MAINTENANCE menu allows you to select the audio signal to be played back For more information refer to the Maintenance Manual AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 audio channel
13. DO PRESET FRUN Ran MANUAL REGEN AUDIO SELECT r AUDIO IN O ms REAL FRONT REAR NDF B ser Setting the user bits T Set the DISPLAY switch to U BIT 2 Set the REAL TIME switch to OFF 3 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to SET Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 17 4 Set the user bits by using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons SHIFT Selects a digit to set Each time you press the button the flashing digit moves one column to the right ADVANCE Increments the value of the flashing digit Hexadecimal digits A to F are displayed as follows Hexadecimal A B Cc D E F Display A b E d E F 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 Storing the user bits in memory The user bits settings are automatically retained in memory even when the power is turned off 4 18 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4 2 Setting the Time Code Follow the procedure below to set the time code DISPLAY em EPs vito NoFext Lk HOLD To 00000000 van SEC TAPE Eo BATT E See eee RE SERVO HUMID SAK Fj ADVANCE SHIFT CH weve CH DP
14. Press this button to view the recorded picture in the viewfinder or on the color video monitor The indicator lights during playback The 3 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 3 times normal speed search picture STOP button Press this button to stop the tape 2 26 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 5 Setup Menu Operating Section Setup menu operating section Memory Stick compartment Open the cover of the Memory Stick compartment Insert the Memory Stick not supplied with the notch facing upward and the label facing toward you into the slot MIC MENU knob Use this knob to change the page selection or a setting within the setup DENU Continued Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 27 MENU switch Push this switch to CANCEL to erase the menu settings and return to page selection mode or the TOP menu Push the switch up to display the l IND page of the operation menu For details on settings of this page see Section 4 8 2 Selecting the Items for Which the IND is to Light page 4 50 DISPLAY switch Use this switch to change the display on the viewfinder screen ON A message or character indicating the camcorder s settings or operation status is displayed on the viewfinder screen OFF
15. e 2 3 inch FIT CCDs with 2 200 000 picture elements provide a compact and lightweight unit with excellent image quality e Existing 2 3 inch lenses can be used e A new integrarted circuit techonolgy of the digital signal processing has improved picture quality and functionability e The camcorder can operate with any one of 8 different formats 59 941 601 30P 29 97P 501 25P 24P and 23 98P e The 12 bit AD converter has greatly improved picture quality e An new AD board and optimized signal processing improves the reproduction of brightest part in P format e You can load a user gamma data table created on a personal computer to the camcorder via a Memory Stick This allows the user to change the gamma settings 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 FIT Frame Interline Transfer 2 CCD Charge Coupled Device 3 Memory Stick is a trademark of Sony Corporation Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to create your own custom menu Five scene files are set in one group A maximum of 20 groups that is a maximum 100 scene files can be saved in a Memory Stick You can select a mode that allows the camcorder to output images seen through a camera to the viewfinder and the MONITOR OUT connector during playback Blur free shooting is ensured by a bui
16. page 4 55 3 Center marker The center marker indicates the center of the picture with a crosshair Continued Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 13 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 DISPLAY ASPECT display aspect control switch Use this switch to turn the markers and aspect mask function on or off DISPLAY When MARKER on the MARKER page of the OPERATION menu is set to ON pushing this switch to DISPLAY toggles the markers on the viewfinder screen on and off ASPECT When MASK on the MARKER page of the OPERATION menu is set to ON pushing this switch to the aspect mask function toggles on and off ZEBRA zebra pattern switch This switch controls the zebra pattern on the viewfinder screen ON The zebra pattern is displayed and stays 2 14 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 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 app
17. AUDIO SELECT r AUDIO IN FRONT REAR Setting the time code T Set the DISPLAY switch to TC Set the PRESET REGEN switch to PRESET Set the REAL TIME switch to ON or OFF A OO N Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to SET Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 19 Set the DF NDF switch as necessary DF Drop frame mode NDF Non drop frame mode The DF NDF switch is effective only when one of 59 94 I 60 I 29 97 PsF and 30 PsF is selected as format in the MULT FORMAT page of the MAINTENANCE manual 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 ADVANCE Increments the value of 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 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 Make the time code continuous When the F RUN SET R RUN switch is set to R RUN recording a number of scenes on the tape normally produces continuous time codes 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 p
18. OTHERS 1 OTHERS 2 AC ADP BEFORE END Alarm voltage 11 0 Vto 17 V ineffective when AC ADP is selected END END Shutdown voltage 11 0 V to 17 V ineffective when AC ADP is selected DC IN TYPE LITHIUM DIGITAL OTHERS 1 OTHERS 2 AC ADP BEFORE END Alarm voltage 11 0 Vto 17 V ineffective when AC ADP is selected END END Shutdown voltage 11 0 V to 17 V ineffective when AC ADP is selected Page Item Setting OTHERS 1 H PHASE 3072 0 1023 MONITOR OUT Y 30 0 30 Pb Pr 30 0 30 Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 89 Page Item Setting OTHERS 2 FAN MODE AUTO 1 AUTO 2 MIN MAX MENU RESUME OPE MENU ALL OFF DATA TYPE 1 2 3 4 5 69 WHITE MEMORY 8 2 COLOR BAR FULL 16 9 SMPTE 16 9 FULL 4 3 SMPTE 4 3 a Display type of the date 1 Y Mn D Year Month Day Month is expressed in figures 2 Mn D Month Day Month is expressed in figures 3 D M Y Day Month Year 4 D M Day Month 5 M D Y Month Day Year 6 M D Month Day 4 90 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 11 Using the Memory Stick The camcorder is equipped with a Memory Stick drive which enables you to save contents of the settings for OPERATOR SCENE and REFERENCE files respectively You can recreate suitable setup condition rapidly using data in the Memory Stick 4 11 1 Handling the Memory Stick The Memory Stick can be inserted or removed from the camcorder w
19. Testing the automatic audio level adjusting functions T Set the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switches to AUTO Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector at a suitable sound source Check that the level indications for both channels correspond to the sound level 3 Testing the manual audio level adjusting functions T Set the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switches to MANUAL 3 Set the DISPLAY switch to ON 4 Push the MENU switch to CANCEL then turn the MIC MENU knob Check that the level indications in the viewfinder go up and down Continued Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 7 4 1 2 5 lt ao A W N 6 8 Testing the earphone and speaker Set the VTR SAVE STBY switch to STBY Turn the MONITOR control and check that the speaker volume changes accordingly Connect an earphone to the 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 Testing external microphones Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors Set the LINE MIC 48V ON switches to MIC 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 indication in the viewfinder reflect the changing sound level Chapter 6 Maintenance
20. against a background through a window e Any high contrast scenes 2 20 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 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 C The video signal from the camera is d output and the DCC circuit does not S OT operate DCC CAM DCC ON The video signal from the camera is output and the DCC circuit operates OUTPUT DCC selector WHITE BAL white balance memory switch This switch determines the source of the white balance settings PRST preset Adjusts the color temperature corresponding to the position of the FILTER selector outer knob Use the PRST setting when you have no time to adjust the white balance 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 When this switch is adjusted the new setting wi
21. EMC Directive 89 336 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards e EN55103 1 Electromagnetic Interference Emission e EN55103 2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility Immunity This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment s E1 residential E2 commercial and light industrial E3 urban outdoors and E4 controlled EMC environment ex TV studio Pour les clients europ ens Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme a la Directive sur la compatibilit lectromagn tique EMC 89 336 CEE mise par la Commission de la Communaut europ enne La conformit a cett directive implique la conformit aux normes europ ennes suivantes e EN55103 1 Interf rences lectromagn tiques mission e EN55103 2 Sensibilit lectromagn tique immunit Ce produit est pr vu pour tre utilis dans les environnements lectromagn tiques suivants E1 r sidentiel E2 commercial et industrie l g re E3 urbain ext rieur et E4 environnement EMC contr l ex studio de t l vision Fur Kunden in Europa Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE Kennzeichnung und erf llt die EMV Direktive 89 336 EEC der EG Kommission Die Erf llung dieser Direktive bedeutet Konformit t f r die folgenden Europ ischen Normen e EN55103 1 Elektromagnetische Interferenz Emission e EN55103 2 Elekt
22. HD Electronic Viewfinder HDVF C30W HD Electronic Viewfinder Power supply and related equipment BP L60A Battery Pack BC L100 Battery Charger for BP L60A Battery Pack AC 550 AC Adaptor HDCAM cassette tapes BCT 22HD 40HD Memory label MLB 1M 100 Camera adaptor HDCA 901 A 6 Appendix 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 s ND Part No 3 174 685 01 ND filter 32 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 representative for more information about these filters Equipment for remote control RCP 700 Series Remote Control Unit RM B150 Remote Control Unit MSU 700A 750 Master Setup Unit Audio equipment C 74 microphone ECM MSS stereo microphone CAC 12 Microphone Holder CRS 3P Cradle Suspension WRR 810A 860A UHF Portable Tuner 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
23. 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 Continued Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 9 4 Remove the viewfinder cable and microphone cable from the clamps and disconnect them The viewfinder rotation bracket By fitting a BKW 401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket not supplied you can rotate the viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder For more information refer to the BKW 401 manual Using the BKW 401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket 5 10 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 3 Mounting the Lens Follow the procedure below to mount the lens For information about using the lens refer to the lens manual Mounting the lens 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 4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector 5 Secure the lens cable with the cable clamps Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 11 5 4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length If the lens does not stay in focus properly as you zoom from telephoto to wide
24. 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 and then can be recalled It is possible to shorten time for setting with duplicating the stored reference file to the other cameras through the Memory Stick Correction value to use a lens extender and for each lens can be stored as a lens file and then can be recalled It is possible to shorten time for adjustment when replacing the lens A high performance viewfinder is adjustable forward backward and sideways and has a full range of auxiliary equipment Chapter 1 Overview 1 3 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 Also recording and playback are allowed in any one of 8 different formats that the camera section supports The same cassette size S size as Digital BETACAM can be used to achieve the following long recording times Approximately 40 minutes at 30 frames Approximately 48 minutes at 25 frames Approximately 50 minutes at 24 frames The recording review function which automatically rewinds and plays back the last approximately 3 seconds of recording on the tape enables you to quickly confirm recorded contents No playback adaptor is needed to see the color p
25. The display on the viewfinder screen disappears MENU The setup menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen Assignable switches 1 2 You can assign the desired functions to each of assignable switch on the OTHERS page of the OPERATION menu For details see 4 8 8 Setting the D5600K Mode Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO on page 4 66 2 28 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 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 By assigning the RETURN function to the assignable switch es you can see the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder For details see 4 8 8 Setting the D5600K Mode Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO on page 4 66 Continued Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 29 Time code functions 2 TC IN time code input connector BNC type To synchronize the time code with an external time code connect the reference time code input here TC OUT time code output connector BNC type To synchronize the time code of an external VTR with that of the camcorder connect this connector to the time code input lock connector of the external VTR 2 30 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
26. adjustment progress message display area 4 34 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Extender EX is displayed when a lens extender is used D5600K mode This indicator is displayed when D5600K mode is used Filter This indicator indicates the currently selected filter types The digit 1 to 4 indicates the ND filter selection and the letter A B C or D indicates the CC filter selection White balance memory This indicator indicates the currently selected white balance automatic adjustment memory W A Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A W B Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to B W P Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST O J indicator This indicator lights when the setting of the camcorder is changed from the normal setting to other settings which are different from ones set on the IND page of the OPERATION menu For details see 4 8 2 Selecting the Items for Which the IND is to Light on page 4 50 Gain This indicator indicates the gain in dB of the video amplifier as set by the GAIN selector Zoom position This indicator indicates the length between wide angle and telephoto The indicator ranges from z0 to z99 Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 35 Power voltage This indicator indicates the power voltage Self diagnostics CAM When a fault has been detected in
27. 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 10 ft Adjusting the flange focal length Set the iris to manual 2 Open the iris Place the flange focal length adjustment chart about 3 m 10 ft away from the camera lit well enough to provide a satisfactory video output level 3 Loosen the fixing screws on the Ff ring flange focal length adjustment ring 4 Use manual or power zoom to set the lens to telephoto 5 12 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Point the camera at the chart by turning the focus ring and focus on it Set the zoom ring to wide angle Turn the Ff ring until the chart is in focus being careful not to disturb the focus ring Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto Tighten the Ff ring fixing screws Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 13 5 5 Audio Input System 5 5 1 Using the Supplied Microphone You can use the supplied microphone either detached from the camcorder using the extension cable or attached to the camcorder Using the microphone detached from the camcorder C D
28. another camcorder to be synchronized 4 24 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Procedure for time code synchronization Follow the procedure below to synchronize the time code Synchronizing the time code 1 Turn the POWER switch to ON 2 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to F RUN 3 Set the PRESET REGEN switch to PRESET Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 25 4 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC 5 Supply the time code to the TC IN connector and reference video signals that comply with the SMPTE time code standard and are in the proper phase relationship to the GENLOCK IN connector This operation synchronizes the internal time code generator with the external time code After synchronization 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 e 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
29. automatic black balance adjustment cannot be made If the black balance adjustment cannot be completed normally the error message ABB NG will appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen If this error message is displayed retry the black balance adjustment If the error message occurs again an internal check is necessary Refer to the Maintenance Manual for information about this internal check Black balance memory Values stored in memory are retained even when the camcorder power is turned off 4 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 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 AorB DISPLAY switch OFF 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 Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 5 2 Adjust the FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions ND filter CC filter 1 Clear A 5600K 2 1 4 ND B 3200K 3 1 16 ND Cc 4300K 4 1 64 ND D 6300K If the setting of the FILTER selector is changed a message reporting the setting appears
30. cA Manual adjustment of the audio levels of AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 13 T Set the AUDIO IN switch which corresponds to the channels to be adjusted among input signals connected to AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connectors to REAR To adjust channels and 2 set the both AUDIO IN switches to REAR 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switches corresponding to the channel selected in step 1 to MANUAL 3 Adjust the LEVEL controls corresponding to the channel selected in step 1 so that at the maximum sound level the level meter indicates 20 dB 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 values 0 H All of the bars go on These bars go on 30 0 _wo Normal input level Excessive input level 4 14 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Manually adjusting the audio level of the front microphone You can adjust the audio level input from the front microphone for channels and 2 by using the MIC MENU knob on the front of the camcorder ADVANCE PRESET F RUN REGEN SHIFT AUTO MANUAL O oma REAL TIME DF B B LER G Microphone audio level manual adjustment 1 T Set the AUDIO IN switch es corresponding to the desired channel s of the front mi
31. connector on the front of the camcorder the audio level indication appears on the viewfinder screen 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 DISPLAY page of the OPERATION menu 6 4 Chapter 6 Maintenance Testing the iris and zoom functions 1 Set the zoom to automatic zoom mode and check that the power zoom operates correctly Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the zoom functions manually 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 Set the iris switch on the lens to MANUAL and check that turning the iris ring manually adjusts the iris correctly Hold down the instant automatic iris button on the lens and point the camera at objects of different brightness Check that the iris ring turns as the instant automatic adjustment is made Set the iris switch on the lens back to AUTO and check the following points when the GAIN selector is moved from L to M to H For objects of the same brightness the iris is adjusted to correspond to the change in setting e The gain indicator on the viewfinder screen changes to correspond to the change in setting
32. diagnostics mode press this button once more For more information refer to the Maintenance Manual BACK TALLY indicator This indicator functions exactly the same way as the front tally indicator when the BACK TALLY switch is set to ON BACK TALLY switch This switch enables ON or disables OFF the operation of the BACK TALLY indicator ON Enables the BACK TALLY indicator operation OFF Disables the BACK TALLY indicator operation 2 36 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls WARNING indicator This indicator lights up or flashes when there is a fault in the VTR See Section 6 3 Operation Warnings page 6 14 for more information about the relationships between the operation of the indicator and the meanings of the indications LIGHT switch This switch controls the display panel light ON Turns the panel light on OFF Turns the panel light off 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 Section 2 8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel page 2 38 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 37 2 8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel Tape status battery status and level indicators Audio channel 1 level meter Audio channel 2 level meter OLG Ps VITC NDF EXT LK HOLD ao R m a VS LILI LA LALA LALA LT H IN S
33. external time code 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 26 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Releasing the time code synchronization First disconnect the external time code then set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to R RUN Changing 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 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 27 4 5 Setup Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen If the VF DISP switch is set to MENU the OPERATION menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen MIC MENU knob DISPLAY switch TOP MENU The menus of the camcorder are classified into categories according to the frequency of use number of users and so on The TOP MENU allow
34. for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen 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 cloth 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 4 6 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Make sure there are not bright spots in the rectangle 4 Adjust the lens iris If the lens is manually adjusted adjust it as appropriate If the lens has an automatic iris set the automatic manual switch on the lens to automatic 5 Push the AUTO W B BAL switch to WHT and release the switch AUTO W B BAL switch The switch returns to the center position and the adjustment is completed During adjustment the message AWB EXECUTING is displayed in the lower left portion of the viewfinder screen The white balance adjustment ends in a second with the message AWB OK and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in the memory A or B that was selected in step 1 Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 7 If the camera has a zoom lens with an automatic iris the iris ma
35. frames frames 00 and 01 from the time code value at the beginning of each minute except every tenth minute E E mode Electric to Electric mode When you operate a VTR in E E mode input video and or audio signals pass through electric circuits only and then come out from the output connectors without passing through electromagnetic conversion circuits such as recording heads You can use E E mode to directly check and monitor the input signals without recording them on tape EFP Electronic Field Production The use of electronic equipment such as portable video cameras VTRs and sound equipment for television production outside studios ENG Electronic News Gathering The use of electronic equipment such as portable video cameras VTRs and sound equipment for the production of daily news stories and short documentaries Appendix A 11 Ff See also Flange focal length FIT Frame Interline Transfer A type of CCD imager featuring substantially reduced vertical smear Flange focal length The distance from the plane of the lens mounting flange to the image focal plane Abbreviated to Ff Flare Dark or colored flashes caused by signal overload through extreme light reflections of polished objects or very bright lights As a result the dark part of the image becomes bleached looking Flicker Repeated change of brightness on the screen Genlock Generator lock To synchronize the pulse generator built into video equipme
36. illustrations below indicate the area where light detection occurs 1 2 3 4 5 6 E i e Te The override returns to 0 when you turn the camcorder off then on again 3 Turn the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow to the item you want to set and push the MIC MENU knob The arrow changes to a question mark 4 Turn the MIC MENU knob to change the desired setting and push the MIC MENU knob The question mark changes back to the arrow to confirm the setting 5 To continue setting other items repeat steps 3 and 4 Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 63 6 To end menu operations turn the DISPLAY switch to ON 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 4 8 7 Setting the Battery Use the BATT ALARM page of the OPERATION menu to select the type of battery that is currently being used When you change this setting the alarm voltage automatically changes to the value set on the MAINTENANCE menu T Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU 2 Tur the MIC MENU knob until the BATT ALARM page appears and push the MIC MENU knob The BATT ALARM page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item lt BATT ALARM gt BATT TYPE LITHIUM BEFORE END 11 5VU END 11 0U DC IN TYPE SAC ADP BEFORE END END
37. lights or does not light at the NORMAL column Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 51 The following table shows the brief explanation about the default settings displayed on the IND page Item Contents ND Goes off when the ND filter 1 is selected cc Goes off when the CC filter B is selected WHITE Goes off when the WHITE BAL switch white balance automatic adjustment memory is set to the position B D5600K _ Goes off when D5600K is set to OFF on the OTHERS page of the OPERATION menu GAIN Goes off when the GAIN switch is set to L SHUTTER Goes off when the electronic shutter is not used FAN Goes off when FAN mode is set to AUTO 1 on the MAINTEANCE menu EXT Goes off when the lens extender is not in use i e EX is OFF FORMAT Goes off when the format 23 98 PsF is selected 3 Perform the desired settings for each item Select whether the indicator lights or not in the IND column When you select the option that the IND lights select the conditions for lighting in the NORMAL column That is you can select the normal condition where the indicator does not light in the NORMAL column 4 52 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Turn the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow gt to the item you want to ses in the IND column and push the MIC MENU knob The arrow changes to a question mark Set the
38. setting to ON or OFF by turning the MIC MENU knob and push the MIC MENU knob The question mark changes back to the arrow to confirm the setting When you select ON in step then perform the setting for the normal operation status in the NORMAL column That is select the setting so that the indicator does not light When you select OFF in step go to step 4 Turn the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow gt to the NORMAL column of the item you selected in step and push the MIC MENU knob The arrow changes to a question mark Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 53 Turn the MIC MENU knob until the desired setting that is such a setting that the IND does not light is displayed and push the MIC MENU knob Item Contents in the NORMAL column ND Types of the ND filter 1 2 3 or 4 CC Types of the CC filter A B C or D WHITE White balance automatic adjustment memory P PRST AorB D5600K ON or OFF of the D5600K mode GAIN Switch position L M or H SHUTTER ON or OFF Standard mode and ECS mode FAN AUTO 1 AUTO 2 MIN or MAX EXT ON or OFF of the extender FORMAT Video format multi format 59 941 601 30PsF 29 97PsF 501 25PsF 24PsF or 23 98PsF The question mark changes back to the arrow to execute the setting Example To display the indicator when ND filter 1 or 2 is selecte
39. speed 4 10 setting the electronic shutter 4 9 shutter modes 4 9 standard mode 4 9 S EVS mode 4 9 4 12 SHUTTER selector 2 19 SLACK indicator 2 39 6 14 Speaker operation 2 11 testing 6 8 Specifications A 1 STOP button 2 26 Storage precautions 1 8 Super Enhanced Vertical definition System mode See S EVS mode S EVS mode 4 9 Supplied accessories A 6 System configuration 1 6 T TALLY indicator 2 36 TALLY switch 2 15 2 36 Tap for measure hook 2 12 TAPE and E indicator 2 38 6 14 Index l 7 Tape See also Cassette tape remaining tape indicator 2 38 4 36 4 49 6 14 testing the tape transport functions 6 6 TC IN connector 2 30 TC OUT connector 2 30 Tele File 3 16 A 6 Testing See Testing the camcorder before shooting Testing the camcorder before shooting audio level adjusting functions 6 7 camera section 6 2 earphone 6 8 external microphones 6 8 iris function 6 5 preparations for testing 6 1 speaker 6 8 tape transport functions 6 6 time code function 6 9 user bit functions 6 9 viewfinder 6 3 VTR section 6 6 zoom function 6 5 Testing the iris and zoom functions 6 5 Time code checking 6 9 displaying 2 32 2 40 free run mode 2 33 1 8 Index free run recording run switch 2 33 preset regeneration switch 2 33 resetting 2 32 setting 4 19 switch settings and displayed information 2 41 synchronizing 4 23 time code system 2 29 Time counter display 2 40 Time data displaying 2 32 resetting 2 3
40. switches 2 28 4 66 Attaching a UHF portable tuner 5 22 Audio audio functions 2 5 audio level adjustment 4 13 audio level indicator 4 37 4 49 level meter 2 38 4 14 line input 5 24 testing the audio functions 6 7 AUDIO IN switches 2 7 AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors and LINE MIC 48 V ON switches 2 8 AUDIO OUT connector 2 8 AUDIO SELECT switches 2 7 AUTO W B BAL switch 2 19 B BACK TALLY switch 2 36 BACK TALLY indictor 2 36 Battery See also Power supply Anton Bauer Ultralight System 5 6 Avoiding breaks in operation due to dead batteries 5 4 BATT indicator 2 38 3 5 6 1 6 14 Battery attachment 2 1 Battery status indicator 2 38 6 14 BC L100 Battery Charger 1 7 5 1 A 6 Hunting 4 8 Index l 1 Using the BP L60A Battery Pack 1 7 2 1 5 1 5 22 BC L100 1 7 5 1 A 6 BCT HD12CL 6 10 A 8 BETACAM holder kit 5 22 BKW 401 1 6 5 10 A 7 Black balance adjusting 4 2 error message 4 4 memory 4 4 BP L60A 1 7 2 1 5 1 5 22 A 6 BREAKER button 2 2 BRIGHT control 2 14 C C 74 1 7 5 17 A 7 CAC 12 Microphone Holder 1 7 5 18 CAC 12 1 7 5 18 A 7 Camera section features 1 1 specifications A 2 testing 6 2 Camera synchronization camera synchronization 4 27 changing to an external power supply 4 27 connection example 4 23 procedure 4 25 releasing time code synchronization 4 27 setting the user bits 4 26 Cameraman tally indicator 2 16 l 2 Index Cassette tape loading 3 1 preventing acciden
41. the HD SDI signal can be output Chapter 1 Overview 1 5 1 2 Example of System Configuration The diagram below shows a typical configuration of the camcorder for ENG and EFP In this manual the HDVF 20A HD Electronic Viewfinder not supplied is use to instruct how to operate the unit Viewfinder related equipment Viewfinder HDVF 20A Fog proof filter Part No 1 547 341 11 BKW 401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket HD Electronic Viewfinder HDVF C30W HD Electronic Viewfinder Video monitor for color image check while shooting Remote control equipment RCP 700 Series or RM B150 Remote Control Unit MSU 700A 750 Master Setup Unit 1 6 Chapter 1 Overview 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 Camera adaptor Audio signal source HDCA 901 for the input of the audio channels 3 and 4 and the HD SDI output External microphone C 74 etc CAC 12 Microphone Holder Audio equipment WRR 810A 860A UHF Portable Tuner Power source Battery AC power supply BC L100 100V AC Battery Charger AC 550 BP L60
42. the HDCA 901 Camera Adaptor not supplied is switched to that of the recorded image during the playback regardless of the PB VIDEO setting For detailed information see 4 8 8 Setting the D5600K Mode Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO on page 4 66 HDW F900 HD monitor HDCA 901 HD SDI input Ml daemn connector i i l ERRET HD SDI OUT Ss HD monitor connector ee MONITOR OUT Video input connector Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 15 3 4 Tele File The VTR section is compatible with the Tele File memory label system This system allows you to record the recording start timecode and shot markers onto the MLB 1M 100 memory label not supplied Follow the procedure below to record the starting timecode and shot markers 1 Insert the cassette onto which the MLB 1M 100 memory label has been attached 2 Press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens At the instant the recording starts the timecode of the recording start is recorded on the memory label 3 While shooting press the RET button on the lens to create the shot marker The timecode valid when you press the RET button is recorded on the label as the shot marker To confirm that the RET button is pressed Set the DISPLAY switch to ON Whenever you press the RET button the circle lights up on the right side of the REC lamp in the viewfinder If you set the POWER switch to
43. the position related to the camaera this indicator appears as a lighting question mark VTR When a fault has been detected in the position related to the VTR this indicator appears as a lighting question mark Time code This indicator indicates the time code value Iris setting This indicator indicates the f stop iris setting of the lens When the lens is fully opened the iris setting is highlighted For detailed information on how to set the fully open iris see the Maintenance Manual Remaining tape This indicator indicates the remaining tape recording time in minutes of the VTR Example of remaining tape indicator Display Tape time remaining F 30 Full to 30 minutes 30 25 30 to 25 minutes 25 20 25 to 20 minutes 20 15 20 to 15 minutes 15 10 15 to 10 minutes 10 5 10 to 5 minutes 5 0 5 to 2 minutes 5 0 flashing Less than 2 minutes 4 36 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Audio level These indicators indicate the level of audio channel and channel 2 The peak indication of the VTR level meter is related as follows to the audio level when an 1 kHz sine wave is input Audio channel 1 level _ O B a a O B O O indicator Audio channel 2 level e H O E B 0 a E T indicator VTR level meter e 40 30 20 10 0 dB indicator Shutter speed This indicator indicates the shutter speed However if the SHUTTER swit
44. white balance is automatically set to 3200 K when the FILTER selector is set to B to 4300 K when the FILTER selector is set to C and to 6300 K when the FILTER selector is set to D For more information see Section 4 1 2 Adjusting the White Balance page 4 5 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 Section 4 2 Setting the Electronic Shutter page 4 9 5 To start recording press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens Or if the VTR S S function is assigned to either of the assignable switches 1 2 these assignable switches function as VTR START STOP buttons For details see 4 8 8 Setting the D5600K Mode Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO on page 4 66 During recording the REC indicator in the viewfinder goes on Perform zooming and focus control if necessary 6 To stop recording press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens again The REC indicator goes off 3 8 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Cassette control buttons During recording the cassette control buttons EJECT REW F FWD PLAY STOP have no effect 3 2 2 Continuous Recording If the camcorder is in the recording pause mode simply pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens continues recording at exactly the next frame In other cases you firs
45. with the DC output cable supplied with the adaptor To use an external battery connect its DC output cable to the DC IN rm e O g fo gt 7 o gt Qa TI c gt O e gt o e h U o o o gt Qa e gt o 7 connector Continued Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 1 BREAKER button If excessive current flows within the unit the breaker is tripped automatically to shut off the power supply and protect the equipment After performing internal checks or adjustments use a pointed object such as a pen to press down lightly on this button If there is no problem the power will again be supplied POWER switch This switch turns the main power supply on and off 2 2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 2 Accessory Attachments ae 6N Se ie J 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 Lens mount special bayonet mount Use this for mounting the lens Continued Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 3 Lens locking lever After inserting the lens in the lens mount rotate the lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens in position Lens mount cap Remove this cap by pushing up o
46. 000000000 CAM CODE HDW F900 DATE 2000 01 01 Execute the last character of 14 characters The character table disappears from the screen Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 105 e When the file ID consists of less than 14 characters enter spaces in the remaining positions e Execute the file ID before saving data in the Memory Stick Otherwise the file ID is not saved with the other data This file ID is saved in the Memory Stick with another data To reset the file ID to the original one Push the MIC MENU knob to the CANCEL side before you enter the last character the 14th one that is while the character table is displayed on the screen The entered FILE ID is cancelled and the original one appears To delete entered characters 1 Push the MIC MENU knob until the character to be deleted is highlighted Each time you push the MIC MENU knob the highlighted character moves to the right one by one Or highlight the or in the character table then press the MIC MENU knob The highlighted character moves to the right or left according to the selected direction 2 Turm the MIC MENU knob until DEL is highlighted on the character table 3 Press the MIC MENU knob The character highlighted in step 1 is deleted and the next character moves up to this position 4 106 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To add characters T Push the MIC MENU knob un
47. 00K Mode Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO Use the OTHERS page of the OPERATION menu to turn on the gain amplifier providing an electrical equivalent of 5600K to assign the function of the assignable switches 1 and 2 placed on the setup menu operating section and to select the video signals during playback T Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU 2 Tum the MIC MENU knob until the OTHERS page appears and push the MIC MENU knob The OTHERS page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item lt OTHERS gt 8 DS600k 0FF ASSIGNABLE 1 OFF ASSIGNABLE 2 OFF PB VIDEO SDI UF MON 4 66 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Item Content D5600K Turns the D5600K gain amplifier on and off ASSIGNABLE 1 Assigns the function OFF D 12 dB D 24 dB VTR S S LENS RET or RETURN to the assignable 1 switch ASSIGNABLE 2 Assigns the function OFF D 12 dB D 24 dB VTR S S LENS RET or RETURN to the assignable 2 switch PB VIDEO SDI VF MON Outputs recorded video signals to the viewfinder MONITOR OUT connector and the HD SDI OUT connector SDIONLY Outputs the camera image to the viewfinder and the MONITOR OUT connector and the recorded video signals to the HD SDI OUT connector a This HD SDI OUT connector is standard on the HDCA 901 Camera Adaptor not supplied 3 Turn the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow gt to the item you want to s
48. 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 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 WS i o o 2e Audio functions 3 ALARM volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone alarm volume At the minimum position no sound can be heard Minimum Maximum ALARM volume control Continued 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 ALARL1 olume control is at the minimum position For more information refer to the Maintenance Manual MONITOR volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone volume for sounds other than the alarm sound At the minimum p
49. 2 4 20 setting 4 17 TOP menu 4 28 Tripod adaptor 5 25 mount 2 4 mounting 5 25 U User bits checking 6 9 displaying 2 32 2 40 memory 4 18 resetting 2 32 4 18 setting 4 17 synchronization 4 26 Using the supplied microphone 5 14 V Vertical smear 6 16 Video head cleaning 6 10 monitor 1 6 3 14 Viewfinder adjusting the position 5 7 BKW 401 Rotation Bracket 1 6 5 10 cleaning 6 10 detaching 5 9 front rear positioning lever 2 16 5 8 indicators on the viewfinder 2 42 left right positioning ring 2 16 5 7 operation 2 13 related equipment A 7 selecting display items 4 48 status display 4 34 stopper 2 16 5 9 testing 6 3 VITC 1 4 4 18 4 21 4 22 VTR specifications A 3 testing 6 6 operation and status indicators 2 39 features 1 4 VTR buttons 3 9 VTR SAVE STBY switch 2 25 VTR START button 2 25 W WARNING indicator 2 37 6 14 Warnings and indications display panel indications 2 39 6 14 parts and controls 2 35 TALLY indicator 6 14 viewfinder screen displays 6 14 warning sound 2 9 6 14 warning system 6 14 White balance adjusting 4 5 error messages 4 8 if you have no time to adjust the white balance 4 8 memory indicator 4 35 4 49 memory 4 8 WHITE BAL switch 2 21 WRR 28M 810 860 1 7 5 22 A 7 Z Zebra pattern 2 13 ZEBRA switch 2 14 Zoom position indicator 4 35 4 49 testing 6 5 Index l 9 Name Office Address Phone The material contained in this manual cons
50. 30PsF 29 97PsF 30 0 to 2700 Hz 25PsF 25 0 to 2300 Hz 24PsF 23 98PsF 24 0 to 2200 Hz Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 83 Page Item Setting Description SCENE 1 Saves and restores a scene file FILE 2 detail adjusted data customized to 3 certain shooting scenes 4 5 FILE STORE STANDARD Clears all current detail adjusted settings and switch settings and returns the settings to the reference file data READ Reads five scene files saved in a MS CAM Memory Stick belonging to the group number selected using the GP item into the memory of the camcorder GP 1to20 Selects the group number of the scene files to be written to or read from a Memory Stick Each group has five scene files WRITE Writes five scene files saved in the CAM MS memory of the camcorder into a Memory Stick with the group number selected using the GP item FILE ID Writes comments to the scene files to be saved in the memory stick CAM CODE Displays the name of the model of the file created DATE Displays the date when the file was created a You can save up to 20 groups five scene files are saved in one group that is 100 scene files in a Memory Stick Scene files are written or read in units of a group 4 84 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 10 Maintenance Menu The MAINTENANCE menu contains items for per
51. 40M Selects the preset matrix ITU 709 SMPTE WIDE NTSC EBU ITU 609 USER ON OFF Turns the user matrix correction MATRIX function on or off MULTI ON OFF Turns the multi matrix correction MATRIX function on or off a You cannot perform the setting when the MATRIX is set to OFF 4 82 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Page Item Setting Description SHUTTER SHUTTER ON OFF Turns SHUTTER or ECS to ON ECS or OFF 1 100 to When SHUTTER ECS is set to 1 2000 ON selects the shutter speed or ECS ECS ECS FREQ 30 to When ECS is selected sets the 4300 Hz d ECS frequency S EVS ON OFF Turns S EVS mode to ON or OFF 0 to 100 When S EVS is set to ON sets the S EVS vertical resolution a These are the shutter speed and ECS frequency in the case where 60 I or 59 94 I format is selected in the MULT FORMAT page of the MAINTENANCE menu When another format is selected the shutter speed and ECS frequency are as follows Shutter speed 601 59 941 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec SOI 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec 30PsF 29 97PsF 1 40 1 50 1 60 1 120 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 sec 25PsF 1 33 1 50 1 60 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 sec 24PsF 23 98PsF 1 32 1 48 1 50 1 60 1 96 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 sec ECS frequency 601 59 941 30 0 to 4300 Hz 50I 25 0 to 4700 Hz
52. A AC Adaptor Battery Pack Chapter 1 Overview 1 7 1 3 Precautions Use and Storage Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped After use Always turn off the power Before storing the camcorder for a long period Remove the battery pack Use and storage locations Store in a level ventilated place Avoid using or 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 1 8 Chapter 1 Overview 2 1 Power Supply Power supply Battery attachment Attach a BP L60A battery pack DC IN external power input connector XLR type 4 pin male To operate the HDW F900 using an AC power supply connect an AC 550 AC Adaptor
53. ANOS H0064 0064 MGH SONY HD CAMCORDER HDW F900 HDW F900H 7 ele File m za lt un a za S OPERATION MANUAL 1st Edition Revised 3 To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only For the customers in U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For the customers in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with the
54. Adjustments and Settings for Recording To return to the TOP menu from the PAINT menu The following two methods are available e Point the arrow to TOP on the right top on each page then press the MIC MENU knob e Push the MENU switch to the CANCEL side twice PAINT menu items This section introduces pages of the PAINT menu and items contained on each page To reset all current detailed adjusted settings and switch settings to the reference file data You can clear all current detailed adjusted settings and switch settings and returning the settings to the standard settings saved in the reference file Select STANDARD on the SCENE FILE page of the PAINT menu The message RECALLED is being displayed for about 3 seconds If you do not any operation while this message is being displayed all current detailed adjusted settings and switch settings and returns the setting to the standard settings If you push the MIC MENU knob while this message is being displayed operation is cancelled and all current detailed adjusted settings and switch settings are remained as they are For details refer to the Maintenance Manual To reset a specific item in the PAINT menu to its standard factory setting on each page Rotate the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow to the item and hold down the MIC MENU knob for three seconds to reset the selected item to its standard setting This function operates for items that require a precis
55. Camcorder 5 5 2 Using an External Microphone You can connect up to two external microphones using the AUDIO IN CH 1 and CH 2 connectors When you use an external power supply type microphone set the LINE MIC 48 V ON swtich to 48 V ON If a microphone you use is not the external power supply type set the LINE MIC 48 V ON switch to MIC Using a detached external microphone Set the LINE MIC 48 V ON switch to 48 V ON if you use an external power supply type microphone Otherwise set the switch to MIC External microphone CG Set the AUDIO IN switch for the AUDIO IN CH 1 channel to which the microphone or CH 2 is connected to REAR Using a detached external microphone Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 17 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 requires 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 Refer to the microphone holder or cradle suspension manual for more information 1 Assemble the CRS 3P Cradle Suspension and microphone h
56. EC FRM ABE EMME EME BAST E SMB RF SERVO HUMID SLACK Battery status indicator BATT T Fully charged Nearly dead BATT flashes Dead battery battery must be charged BATT and E flash Tape status indicator TAPE TOT Full at beginning Close to end TAPE flashes End tape must be replaced TAPE and E flash Tape status battery status and level indicators 2 38 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls VTR operation status and status indicators Lights in the self diagnostic mode testing display panel camera and VTR For more information refer to the Maintenance Manual Lights during playback t VITO NDF EXT LK_ HOLD oven Daa a D a E a i LILN LI LILA LAN LA LI MIN SEC FRM TAPE E Ree BATT E RMB Oeeer SERVO HUMID SLACK 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 Section 6 3 Operation Warnings page 6 14 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 refe
57. ELECT switches are set to MANUAL and the AUDIO IN switches are set to FRONT Continued Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 5 Audio functions 2 2 6 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 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 and 2 AUTO Select this setting for automatic adjustment MANUAL Select this setting for manual adjustment AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 audio input switches These switches select the audio input signals to be recorded for audio channels and 2 FRONT The input signal source is the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector REAR The input signal source is the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH2 connectors You can also record audio signals in audio channels 3 and 4 You can select the input signals to be recorded for audio channels 3 and 4 by using the AU REC CH 3 4 item on the VTR SETUP page of the MAINTENANCE menu The following three input signals are available 1 2 CH Records the same input signals connected to the AUDIO CH 1
58. ENU knob The highlighted character moves to the right or left according to the selected direction each time you push the MIC MENU knob Turn the MIC MENU knob until the desired character is highlighted in the character table Example To enter S lt OPERATOR FILE gt 9 TOP Sestara Ol2R4SR088 Hatton sone IURI tT Ins Dele character table by PRESET turning the MIC MENU knob cet Gan a DATE 2000 01 01 highlighted 4 104 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Push the MIC MENU knob The character selected in step is entered the cursor moves to the next position and that position is highlighted When there are no characters after the entered letter the next position is a space and the space is selected on the character table If you want to a space enter the space in the same way you enter a character lt OPERATOR FILE gt 9 TOP 4 amp x 0123456789 lt gt 7 ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPARS TUVWXYZI Ins Dele PRESET FILE ID_ S CAM CODE HDW F900 DATE 2000 01 01 The next position is highlighted 4 Enter the remaining characters by repeating step 3 By pushing the MIC MENU knob when the last position of the 14 characters is highlighted the entered FILE ID is executed and the character table disappears lt OPERATOR FILE gt 9 TOP 48 k 0123456789 lt gt ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPQRS TUUWXYZ Ins Dele PRESET FILE ID_ O00000
59. H 1 or CH 2 Line input connection 5 24 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 6 Tripod Mounting You can easily mount and dismount the camcorder on a tripod by using the supplied tripod adaptor T Attach the tripod adaptor to the tripod Tripod adaptor Select the screw hole in the tripod adaptor which best fits the screw on your tripod camera mount and thus gives the best balance for the camcorder Camera mount Slide the camcorder forward along the groove in the adaptor until it clicks Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 25 Removing the camcorder from the tripod adaptor Press the red button against the lever and move the lever in the direction indicated by the arrow Lever Removing the camcorder from the tripod adapter The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed If this happens press the red button against the level 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 26 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below Attaching the shoulder strap Continued Chapter 5
60. HIFT button 2 32 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls SHIFT button For setting the time code user bits or real time this button selects the digit to be changed The selected digit flashes PRESET REGEN preset regeneration 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 For more information see Make the time code continuous on page 4 20 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 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 Section 4 4 1
61. N If this item is set to ON you can set the safety zone range 80 90 92 5 or 95 EFFECT To display the effective pixel area set to ON ASPECT MODE Select the aspect mode among 16 9 15 9 14 9 13 9 4 3 VAR H VAR V VISTA 1 or VIST 2 MASK To make the areas out of the selected aspect marker dimmer set to ON If this item is set to ON you can set the mask level 0 to 100 VAR WIDTH _ Effective only when VAR H or VAR V is selected at the ASPECT MODE item VAR H You can change the aspect size horizontally VAR V You can change the aspect size vertically a The DISPLAY ASPECT switch on the viewfinder allows you to display or not display the corresponding item The menu settings are also changed according to the operation of this switch 4 56 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 3 Perform the settings for each item First change the ON or OFF setting Then if there are choices of settings when you select ON for the item to be set select the desired settings Turn the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow gt to the item you want to set and push the MIC MENU knob The arrow changes to a question mark Turn the MIC MENU knob to change the desired setting and push the MIC MENU knob The question mark changes back to the arrow gt to execute the setting To continue setting other items repeat step 3 5 To end menu operations t
62. OFF within 1 second after a recording pause the recorded data is not guaranteed To clear recorded data For detailed information on how to clear data see the maintenance manual 1 Shot marker Time code to be used as the editing point when editing 3 16 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 4 1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance To always obtain excellent image quality when using this camcorder conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance be adjusted Black balance adjustment The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases e When the camcorder is first used When the camcorder has not been used for a long time e When the camcorder is used under conditions in which the surrounding temperature has changed greatly When the GAIN selector values have been changed by using the setup menu It is not usually necessary to adjust the black balance when using the camcorder after it has been briefly off White balance adjustment Always readjust the white balance when the lighting conditions change Viewfinder screen displays When the black balance white balance adjustment or white spots correction is started messages that report on the progress and results are displayed on the viewfinder screen 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 w
63. Setting Up the Camcorder 5 27 Attaching Pull up the strap to lock the fitting Clip Attaching the shoulder strap Removing Press here and pull in the direction shown by the Removing the shoulder strap 5 28 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 or forward by up to 10 mm 3 8 inch This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder 1 3 N E Im A 2 Shoulder pad Adjusting the shoulder pad position 1 Loosen the two screws 2 Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is in the most convenient position 3 Tighten the screws Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 29 5 9 Putting On the Rain Cover Attach the rain cover as illustrated below You can insert and remove cassette tapes operate various switches and controls and mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor with the rain cover attached To attach the shoulder strap pass the strap through this opening and tighten the drawstring To hold the grip insert your hand here To attach a video light or other accessory open the velcro tape Back of camcorder camcorder Close the velcro tape You can insert and To attac
64. Text output is cancelled when you turn the camcorder off then on again Continued Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 23 ere Shooting and recording playback functions 6 2 24 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 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 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 long time 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 Continued Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 25 F FWD fast forward button and indicator Press this button to fast forward the tape The indicator lights during fast forward PLAY playback button and indicator
65. Turm the MIC MENU knob until the desired menu page appears then push the MIC MENU knob The selected page is displayed 4 46 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 8 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu To set up or adjust the camcorder use the OPERATION menu The items that can be set up or adjusted by using the OPERATION menu are listed in the table below Items that can be set up or adjusted by using the OPERATION menu Adjustment or setup item Page Page name Reference Selection of viewfinder screen 1 VF DISPLAY Page 4 48 indicators IND setup 2 IND Page 4 50 Marker setup 3 MARKER Page 4 55 Gain selector setup 4 GAIN SW Page 4 58 Viewfinder setup 5 ZEBRA VF DTL Page 4 60 Auto iris setup 6 AUTO IRIS Page 4 62 Battery setup 7 BATT ALARM Page 4 64 D5600K assignable switches 8 OTHERS Page 4 66 setup and PB VIDEO Operator file 9 OPERATOR FILE Page 4 69 Lens file selection 10 LENS FILE Page 4 70 For information about other adjustment or setup operations see Section 4 9 Paint Menu page 4 72 Section 4 10 Maintenance Menu page 4 85 or refer to the Maintenance Manual Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 47 4 8 1 Selecting the Display Items To select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen from the VF DISPLAY page of the OPERATION menu turn on or off the indication next to each item Follow the procedure below to select the items
66. Turn the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow to the position where the selected page is to be moved then push the MIC MENU knob The selected page moves to the position pointed by the arrow To delete a page Display the TOP MENU screen 2 Turn the MIC MENU knob to select USER MENU CUSTOMIZE then push the MIC MENU knob The PAGE EDIT screen appears 3 Turn the MIC MENU knob to select the menu page to be deleted then push the MIC MENU knob The operation select screen appears 4 Turn the MIC MENU knob to select DELETE then push the MIC MENU knob The selected menu page is deleted and the PAGE EDIT screen is restosred Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 41 4 7 2 Setting Desired Items on a USER PAGE To set desired items on a USER PAGE follow the procedure below T Set USER PAGE 1 through USER PAGE 5 For setting USER PAGE 1 through USER PAGE 5 see 4 7 1 Setting Desired Menu Pages on the USER Menu on page 4 38 2 Display the TOP MENU screen For details on displaying the TOP MENU screen see To display the TOP MENU screen on page 4 29 3 Turn the MIC MENU knob to select USER MENU CUSTOMIZE then push the MIC MENU knob The PAGE EDIT screen appears 4 Tur the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow to U1 at the top of the screen then push the MIC MENU knob The arrow changes to a question mark 5 Tur the MIC MENU knob to select any of U2 through U6 then push th
67. amcorder 4 102 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Setting the FILE ID When data is written 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 written to the Memory Stick together with the data Tum the MIC MENU knob until the arrow points to FILE ID on the OPERATOR FILE page lt OPERATOR FILE gt READ MS CAM WRITE CAM gt MS PRESET FILE ID OooOG8Ao000000 FILE ID consisting up to 14 C IL AM CODE DATE 5000 01 01 characters or blank 2 Push the MIC MENU knob The character table consisting of three lines appears lt OPERATOR FILE gt 9 TOP amp k 0123456789 lt S ABCDEFGH LIRLMNOPORS TUVWXYZI Ins Dele PRESET Space FILE ID Space is CAM CODE HDW F900 highlighted DATE 2000 01 01 Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 103 When you set the file ID for the first time the top position is highlighted When the file ID has been set the top character of the file ID is highlighted 3 Enter the file ID When you set the file ID for the first time start from step 2 Press the MIC MENU knob until the character you wish to change is highlighted Each time you press the MIC MENU knob the highlighted character moves to the right one by one Or highlight the 4 or in the character table then push the MIC M
68. and 5 pin A converting adaptor may be required depending on the audio equipment to be connected to the camcorder Appendix A 7 Equipment for maintenance and easier handling BCT HD12CL Cleaning Cassette LC HD7 Carrying Case LC 304SFT Soft Carrying Case EX 410 Extension Circuit Board Design and specifications are subject to change without notice A 8 Appendix Glossary Aliasing Distortion that occurs when an analog signal is sampled to create a digital signal Bayonet mount A type of lens mount The lens can be inserted into the lens mount and quickly locked in place by simply rotating a lens locking ring Black balance adjustment To balance the black levels of the R G and B channels of a video camera so that black has no color Black set A reference level for black balance adjustment CC filter Color Conversion filter An optical filter for adjusting the white balance by optically correcting the color temperature of the subject CccD Charge Coupled Device A solid state imager used in most video cameras in place of a pickup tube The device converts light levels into electrical charges that are first stored and then output in the form of voltage variations Appendix A 9 Center marker A cross that indicates the center of the image on the viewfinder screen CTL Control signal in the form of regular pulses recorded along a longitudinal track on the video tape By counting these pulses it is possible to
69. attery Pack 1 7 5 1 Power voltage indicator 4 36 Precautions 1 8 PRESET REGEN switch 2 33 4 19 4 20 Protecting filter 6 11 Putting on the rain cover 5 30 1 6 Index R RCP 700 Series 1 6 5 33 5 34 A 7 Real time display 4 21 entering the real time in the VITC 4 21 REAL TIME switch 2 34 4 17 4 19 4 22 Recording basic procedure 3 5 cassette tape 3 1 A 6 checking the recording 3 13 continuous recording 3 9 shooting and recording playback functions 2 13 Recording review 3 14 Recording run See F RUN SET R RUN switch Reference video signal 4 23 REMOTE connector 2 23 Remote control connecting a remote control unit 5 33 MSU 700A 750 Master Setup Unit 1 6 2 23 5 34 A 7 RCP 700 Series Remote Control Unit 1 6 2 23 5 33 5 34 A 7 RM B150 Remote Control Unit 1 6 2 23 5 33 5 34 A 7 RESET button 2 32 RET button 4 21 REW button and indicator 2 25 RF indicator 2 39 6 14 RM B150 1 6 2 23 5 33 5 34 A 7 S Safety zone marker 2 13 Self diagnosis indicator 4 36 mode 2 39 SERVO indicator 2 39 6 14 Setup menu basic use 4 31 DIAGNOSIS menu 4 30 MAINTENANCE menu 4 30 4 85 OPERATION menu 4 30 4 47 PAINT menu 4 30 4 72 TOP menu 4 28 SHIFT button 2 33 Shooting See Recording Shooting conditions 2 18 Shoulder pad adjusting the position 5 29 feature 2 4 Shoulder strap attaching the shoulder strap 5 27 shoulder strap posts 2 3 Shutter indicator 4 37 4 49 ECS mode 4 9 selecting mode and
70. back camera picture The menu allows you to change the settings so that you can see images as seen by the camera on the viewfinder or on the HD monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connector even during playback In this case if you attach an HDCA 901 Camera Adaptor you can see the recorded images on an HD monitor connected to the HDCA 901 To use this function you have to choose the settings for the output signal For detailed information see 4 8 8 Setting the D5600K Mode Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO on page 4 66 You may also view the picture by pressing the PLAY REW button or PLAY F FWD button during searching by rewinding or fast forwarding See Section 2 3 Audio Functions page 2 5 for information about the switches and controls used to select the audio output signal and to adjust the audio level When a tape recorded in a different format is played back a warning message appears in the display window during playback Example When the format of the recorded tape is 59 941 and the format of the camcorder is set to 23 98 PsF the message 59 23 appears Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 13 3 3 1 Checking the Last Three Seconds of the Recording Recording Review If you press the RET button on the lens while recording is paused the last three seconds of the tape is automatically rewound and that segment is played back on the viewfinder screen Use this function to check whether recording wen
71. ch is set to OFF nothing is displayed Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 37 4 7 Using the USER Menu You can select desired pages from the OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE and DIAGNOSIS menu pages and copy and set them on the USER Menu If you set pages frequently used on the USER Menu you can easily call the pages and use them On the USER Menu USER PAGE 1 through USER PAGE 5 are provided You can place up to ten desired menu items on each of these pages 4 7 1 Setting Desired Menu Pages on the USER Menu 1 Display the TOP MENU screen For details on displaying the TOP MENU screen see To display the TOP MENU screen on page 4 29 2 Turn the MIC MENU knob to select USER MENU CUSTOMIZE then push the MIC MENU knob The PAGE EDIT screen appears Upon setting of numbers through 5 USER PAGE 1 through USER PAGE 5 have been set You can change these settings as desired 4 38 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 3 Turn the MIC MENU knob to select the number for which the menu page is to be set then push the MIC MENU knob The operation select screen appears gt SELECT MOVE DELETE RET 4 Turm the MIC MENU knob to select SELECT and push the MIC MENU knob The PAGE SELECT screen appears lt PAGE SELECT gt 71 lt TEST VF QUT gt lt CURSOR gt lt ZEBRA VUF DTL gt lt MARKER gt lt UF DISPLAY gt lt 7 1 IND gt
72. crophone to be recorded or adjusted to FRONT 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch es for the desired channel s to be recorded or adjusted to MANUAL Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 15 Microphone audio level manual adjustment 2 oO Set the DISPLAY switch to ON 4 Push the MENU switch to CANCEL to display the current audio level e g AUDIO LEVEL 70 5 Rotate the MIC MENU knob to adjust the audio level so that at the maximum sound level the level meter indicates 20 dB e The MIC MENU knob can be adjusted from 0 to 100 in 101 steps 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 The LEVEL controls on the left side of the camcorder do not function when the AUDIO IN switch is set to FRONT 6 Push the MENU switch to CANCEL to clear the audio level dsiplayed 4 16 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4 Setting the Time Data 4 4 1 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 WARNING DISPLAY JPB VITC NDF EXT LK___HOLD zn s oo OOOGOQ0G 2 s Q elenen SEC FAM LIGHT B RF SERVO HUMID SLACK ADVANCE SHIFT CH 1 ever
73. d Select ON for the item ND in the IND column then display 12 in the NORMAL column and execute the setting 4 To continue setting other items repeat step 3 5 To end menu operations turn the DISPLAY switch to ON 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 4 54 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 8 3 Setting the Marker Display Use the MARKER page of the OPERATION menu to specify the display setting for the various markers and to turn the mask function which dims all areas except the markers on or off Follow the procedure below to select the marker display T Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU 2 Turn the MIC MENU knob until the MARKER page appears and push the MIC MENU knob The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item lt MARKER gt MARKER gt ON CENTER gt ON SAFETY ZONE ON EFF OFF ECT ASPECT MODE 4 3 MASK OFF VAR WIDTH Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 55 You can select displaying or not displaying for the following item Item Contents MARKER Not to display all markers set to OFF CENTER To display the center marker set to ON If this item is set to ON you can select the type of center marker 1 to 4 SAFETY ZONE To display the safety zone set to O
74. ded in the LTC By flipping the internal switch you can enter the user bits in the VITC and the real time in the LTC Refer to the Maintenance Manual for more information Displaying the user bits being recorded in the VITC Set the DISPLAY switch to U BIT and then press and hold down the HOLD button The user bits that are being recorded in the VITC are displayed while the HOLD button is pressed 4 22 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4 4 Synchronizing the Time Code You can synchronize the internal time code generator of this camcorder with an external generator for the regeneration of an external time code You can also synchronize the time code generators of external VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder Connections for time code synchronization Connect both the reference video signal and the external time code as illustrated below Example 1 Synchronizing with an external time code Reference GENLOCK IN video signal o TC IN External time code Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 23 Example 2 Interconnecting a number of camcorders for time code synchronization MONITOR OUT Y channel MONITOR OUT Y channel GENLOCK IN MONITOR OUT Y channel Camcorder to be synchronized y To
75. determine the number of frames and hence the tape running time Used mainly to adjust the tracking position of video heads and to achieve time code continuity in continuous recording Color bar signal A test signal that can be displayed as vertical bars of different colors on a color video monitor This signal is used to check chrominance functions of color television and video systems such as cameras and monitors Color temperature The temperature in Kelvins K to represent the color of a light source determined by heating a perfectly black body until its color matches that of the light source Color temperature is higher when the color is bluish and lower when reddish Condensation Moisture condensation on the VTR tape transport mechanism Condensation on the head drum causes the tape to stick to the drum resulting in damage to the tape and a malfunction of the VTR CRT Cathode Ray Tube Video camera viewfinders are equipped with a CRT image display so you can monitor what you are shooting A 10 Appendix DCC Dynamic Contrast Control Also called automatic knee A video camera containing a DCC circuit can handle a wide dynamic range of luminance by automatically varying the knee point and knee slope Drop frame mode To eliminate the discrepancy between the actual time and the time code value generated by the time code generator when the format of the camcorder is set to either 29 97 Psf or 59 94 I drop frame mode drops two
76. e 4 93 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 Power Supply s scccssssssssssssscsssssssesesssscsscesssvesssssessessssssessesees 5 1 5 1 1 Using a BP L60A Battery Pack s s s 5 1 5 1 2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to Dead Batteries 5 4 5 1 3 Using an AC Adaptor 0 cececceeseeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeaeeneeeeseeaes 5 5 5 1 4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System 5 6 Adjusting the Viewfinder S 5 2 1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position 0 eee 5 7 5 2 2 Detaching the Viewfinder cceceseeceseeseeeeneeneeeeeeenes Mounting the Lens cssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssesesssessesesees Adjusting the Flange Focal Length Audio Input System See 5 5 1 Using the Supplied Microphone cee 5 14 5 5 2 Using an External Microphone 5 5 3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner for a UHF Wireless Microphone System ccceceseeseeeeseeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeee 5 22 5 5 4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment 0 5 24 Continued Table of Contents 3 5 6 Tripod Mounting csssssscscssessessssesseesessssessesseseeserseseesers 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 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting sssscsessesssssees 6 1 6 1 1 Preparations for Testing ccc eceeeseeeeeeee
77. e MIC MENU knob A USER PAGE setting screen appears U2 USER PAGE 1 setting screen USER P1 EDIT U3 USER PAGE 2 setting screen USER P2 EDIT U4 USER PAGE 3 setting screen USER P3 EDIT U5 USER PAGE 4 setting screen USER P4 EDIT U6 USER PAGE 5 setting screen USER P5 EDIT 4 42 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording lt USER P1 EDIT gt U2 TOP 6 Turn the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow to the first line then push the MIC MENU knob The ITEM SELECT screen appears lt ITEM SELECT gt ALL PRESET APL_RATIO ASPECT IND SW ASPECT MOD ASSIGN DIM ASSIGNABLE AT SET ABS AT SET ACC AT SET AWS AT SET BLK 1 2 3 4 5 6 Z 8 9 0 7 Select an item to be set following the procedure below To select from among items 1 through 10 Turn the MIC MENU knob to select an item to be set then push the MIC MENU knob The operation select screen appears Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 43 Turn the MIC MENU knob to select SELECT then push the MIC MENU knob The USER P1 EDIT screen is restored and the selected item is displayed lt USER P1 EDIT gt U2 TOP AT SET WHT ASSIGN DIM S To select items 11 and after Turn the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow to the figure at the top of the screen then push the MIC MENU knob The arrow changes to the question mark Turn the MIC MENU knob until a des
78. e value to be entered You can change the standard settings by saving the changed settings in the reference file using the FILE menu Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 73 List of the PAINT menu Page Item Setting Description SW FLARE ON OFF Turns flare correction on or off STATUS GAMMA ON OFF Turns gamma correction on or off BLK ON OFF Turns black gamma correction on or off GAM KNEE ON OFF Turns knee correction on or off WHT ON OFF Turns white clipping on or off CLIP DETAIL ON OFF Turns the detail signal on or off LVL ON OFF Turns the level depend function of the DEP detail signal on or off SKIN DTL ON OFF Turns the skin detail on or off MATRIX ON OFF Turns linear matrix correction on or off 4 74 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Page Item Setting Description VIDEO WHITE 99 0 99 Adjusts the white level of R G and B LEVEL BLACK 99 0 99 Adjusts the R G B and master black level FLARE 99 0 99 Adjusts the R G B and master flare level GAMMA 99 0 99 Adjusts the R G B and master gamma correction curve VMOD 99 0 99 Adjusts the R G B and master V modulation shading FLARE ON OFF Turns the flare correction circuit on or off VMOD ON OFF Turns the V modulation shading on or off TEST 1 Selects the test signal 2 1 Outputs the analog test signal OFF 2 Outputs
79. e video light on and off automatically as you start and stop VTR operation using the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens Contact your Sony representative for more information 5 6 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 2 Adjusting the Viewfinder For maximum viewing convenience you can adjust the viewfinder position in the left right and backward forward directions 5 2 1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position Adjusting the position to the left or right Adjusting the position to the left or right 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 Storing the camcorder in the carrying case Always store the camcorder with the viewfinder moved fully in the direction opposite to the barrel and the viewfinder left right positioning ring tightened Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 7 Adjusting the position backward or forward aN Adjusting the position backward or forward T Loosen the viewfinder front rear positioning lever 2 Slide the viewfinder longitudinally to the most convenient position 3 Tighten the viewfinder front rear positioning lever 5 8 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 2 2 Detaching the Viewfinder Detaching the viewfinder T
80. ecorded inadvertently Push the plug in To reuse the cassette return the plug to its original position Preventing accidental erasure 3 4 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 2 Recording 3 2 1 Basic Procedure This section describes the basic procedure for shooting and recording Before a shooting session ensure that the camcorder is functioning properly For more information see Section 6 1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting page 6 1 Turning on the camcorder and loading a cassette Follow the procedure below 4 3 Basic procedure for shooting from power supply to cassette loading Attacha fully charged battery pack For details see 5 1 Power Supply on page 5 1 2 Set the POWER switch to ON Check that the HUMID indicator does not appear and that the BATT indicator shows at least five segments If HUMID indicator appears wait until it disappears e If the BATT indicator does not show at least five segments replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 5 3 Check that there are no obstructions near the cassette lid Then press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid 4 After checking the points below load the cassette and close the cassette lid e The cassette is not write protected e There is no slack in the tape Basic procedure for shooting from adju
81. eeeees 4 31 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen ssssesssssseeee 4 34 4 6 1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen 4 34 Using the USER Menu cscssssssssssssssssseessssssesesssssessessseene 4 38 4 7 1 Setting Desired Menu Pages on the USER Menu 4 38 4 7 2 Setting Desired Items on a USER PAGE 4 42 4 7 3 Displaying the USER Menu 4 45 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu 4 47 4 8 1 Selecting the Display Items c cc eceeseeeeeeteeeeeeeeees 4 48 4 8 2 Selecting the Items for Which the IND is to Light 4 50 4 8 3 Setting the Marker Display 0 0 0 0 cceecscesceeeeereereeeeeees 4 55 Table of Contents 4 9 4 10 4 11 4 8 4 Setting the GAIN Selector Values ceeeeeeeteeteeees 4 58 4 8 5 Setting the Viewfinder cc ceeceeseseeeeeeseeseeeeteeeeees 4 60 4 8 6 Setting the Automatic Iris oo eee 4 62 4 8 7 Setting the Battery 0 eee eeeeecseneteeeeseeees 4 64 4 8 8 Setting the D5600K Mode Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO nonan hirini iaaii s 4 66 4 8 9 Saving or Reading Setup Data to or from the Memory S dkorea a 4 8 10 Selecting the Lens File Paint Menu scccsssssssssssssescsesssessessssssesessssssssessesessseseesesees Maintenance Menu Using the Memory Stick ditties 4 11 1 Handling the Memory Stick axcaveuterdunvoredveseteesicsseteteseees 4 91 4 11 2 Using Data on the Memory Stick in Case of an OPERATOR Bile pronssinen vers
82. erly display section of the display panel Look described in the Maintenance Manual up the error code in the Maintenance Close the cassette lid without loading a Manual cassette turn off the power and consult your Sony representative Near the end of tape Operation continues Be prepared to change the cassette End of tape Record playback and fast forward do not Change the cassette or rewind the tape operate Low battery Operation continues Change the battery Dead battery Operation stops Change the battery CPU Interface error Recording continues but some operations Turn off the power and consult your Sony such as recording review and cueing do representative not operate If another problem also occurs its indication is given priority c Also 5 0 appears for the tape remaining indication d During recoding or stop mode Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 15 Notes on CCD image sensors Vertical smear Smear tends to be produced when an extremely bright object is being shot it is more likely to occur with a faster electronic shutter speed e Vertical tails show on the image e Bright object mercury lamp the sun reflections etc Monitor screen Vertical smear Aliasing When patterns of stripes or lines are shot they may appear jagged 6 16 Chapter 6 Maintenance Specifications Power voltage 12 0 V DC Power consumption 40 W with 12 V DC supply when
83. erture function on or off Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 79 Page Item Setting Description SKIN DETAIL SKIN DTL ON OFF Turns on or off the skin tone detail function SKIN GATE ON OFF Turn the zebra indication of the skin tone detail portion on or off CH SW ON OFF Turns each channel of the skin detail function on or off Channel 1 is fixed to ON GATE ON OFF Turns each channel of the skin gate function on or off Any one of channels is set to on PHASE AUTO Sets automatically the region of each channel the skin detail function affects 0 359 Adjusts the center phase of the hue being processed by the skin tone detail function to each channel WIDTH 0 90 Adjusts the width of the hue being processed by the skin tone detail function to each channel SAT 99 0 99 Adjusts the saturation level of the hue being processed by the skin tone detail function to each channel LEVEL 99 0 99 Sets the skin tone detail amount to each channel 4 80 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Page Item Setting Description USER R G R B 99 0 99 Sets arbitrary R G or R B MATRIX user set matrix coefficients G R G B 99 0 99 Sets arbitrary G R or G B user set matrix coefficients B R B G 99 0 99 Sets arbitrary B R o
84. eseeeeteeeeeeeeeenes 6 1 6 1 2 Testing the Camera 00 cece eeseeeeeeseseeecseseeeeeeas 6 2 6 1 3 Testing the VIR osoosu direol 6 6 6 2 Maintenance cscscssessssccsssssssesesssscsssssessesssessesessssesessseeees 6 10 6 2 1 Cleaning the Video Heads 0 cee eeseeeeeeeeee 6 10 6 2 2 Cleaning the Viewfinder 6 10 6 3 Operation Warnings 6 14 Appendix Specifications scsscccssssssssssssseesssssscsssssseessssssssessssssssesssessssseesers A 1 Video Camera Secoya n a aaa A 2 VIR SOCti Om sistissessecsdsiitecssssssatssevassccdetidesesestssdivvensensdsdbisesssezias A 3 Supplied Accessories seceeieee A 6 Recommended Additional Equipment A 6 GOSSA yinin nnana Index 4 Table of Contents 1 1 Features The HDW F900 HD Camcorder combines a HD color video camera of which the effective picture elements are 1920 H x 1080 V and which uses 2 3 inch FIT CCD imagers with 2 200 000 picture elements with an HDCAM portable videocassette recorder The camcorder allows you to perform recording and playback with various formats covering 501 30P 29 97P 25P 24P and 23 98P as well as 60I and 59 94 formats The introduction of a new integrated circuit technology LSD for processing HD digital signals improves the image quality even further and simplifies setup initialization operations M Q 1 1 1 Camera Features The features of the HDW F900 camera are described below
85. et and push the MIC MENU knob The arrow changes to a question mark 4 Turn the MIC MENU knob to change the desired setting and push the MIC MENU knob Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 67 To turn the D5600K gain amplifier on or off When color temperature is high signal to noise ratio of blue component becomes better as compared to the correction with the CC filter And also when lighting is dark and color temperature is high it is possible to correct color temperature with sensitivity higher than CC filter When you change the setting of the D5600K gain amplifier it is necessary to perform automatic white balance adjustment For details see 4 1 2 Adjusting the White Balance on page 4 5 To assign the function to the assignable switches Function Content OFF Does not assign the function to the assignable switch D 12 dB Assigns the ON OFF function for additional 12 dB gain in the digital picture element to the assignable switch D 24 dB Assigns the ON OFF function for additional 24 dB gain in the digital picture element to the assignable switch VTR S S Assigns the VTR S S start stop function to the assignable switch LENS RET Assigns the same function as that of the RET switch on the lens to the assignable switch RETURN Assigns the ON OFF function to display the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder to the assignable switch
86. eud UleW 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 the camcorder e Whenever you turn on the power check that the HUMID indicator does not appear If it appears wait until it disappears before loading a cassette For more information see Section 3 1 1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette page 3 1 and Section 6 3 Operation Warnings page 6 14 6 1 2 Testing the Camera Set the switches and selectors as follows Iris Automatic Zoom 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 vi ewfinder 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 1 Set the D ISPLAY switch to MENU and check that the setup menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MIC MENU knob and check that the setup menu pa
87. forming camera maintenance operations such as changing the system or infrequently used paint item This section gives lists of items that can be performed on the MAINTENANCE menu For detailed information about how to set items refer to the maintenance manual Selecting the MAINTENANCE menu 1 while pushing the MIC MENU knob change the DISPLAY switch from OFF to MENU The TOP menu screen will appear 2 Turn the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow until it points to MAINTENANCE 3 Push the MIC MENU knob The MAINTENANCE menu screen will appear To return to the TOP menu from the PAINT menu The following two methods are available e Point the arrow to TOP on the right top on each page then press the MIC MENU knob e Push the MENU switch to the CANCEL side twice Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 85 MAINTENANCE menu items Page Item Setting AUTO SETUP AUTO BLACK AUTO WHITE AUTO LEVEL TEST ON OFF Page Item Setting WHITE SHADING V SAW R G B 99 0 99 V PARA R G B 99 0 99 H SAW R G B 99 0 99 H PARA R G B 99 0 99 WHITE R G B 99 0 99 V MODE R G B M 99 0 99 ON OFF Page Item Setting BLACK SHADING V SAW R G B 99 0 99 V PARA R G B 99 0 99 H SAW R G B 99 0 99 H PARA R G B 99 0 99 BLK SET R G B 99 0 99 BLACK R G B M 99 0 99 MASTER GAIN 3 0 3 6 12 18 dB 4 86 Chapter 4 Adjustments a
88. ge changes t o the next page 3 Push the MIC MENU knob and check that settings of each item of the selected page are displayed 4 Turn the MIC MENU knob and check that the arrow moves within the page 5 Push the MIC MENU knob and check that the arrow changes t o a question mark 6 Turn the MIC MENU knob and check that the setting of the selected i tem or the ON OFF indicator changes 4 Set the OUTPUT DCC switch to CAM and change the FILTER selector position in the sequence of 1 2 3 4 Check that the FILTER indicator on the viewfinder screen displays the correct nu mbers Continued Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 3 9 Check each of the following operations and make sure that the indicator lights if the corresponding item has been turned on in the IND page 1 Set the gain to anything but 0 dB by using the GAIN selector and the GAIN SW page of the OPERATION menu 2 Set the SHUTTER selector to ON 3 Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST 4 Use the lens extender 5 Set the FILTER selector to anything but 1B Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL repeatedly and check that the shutter setting changes on the viewfinder screen Pointing the camera at a suitable subject focus the camera and check the picture on the viewfinder screen Set both of the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT and check that when sound is input to a microphone connected to the MIC IN
89. h the BKW 401 Viewfinder remove cassette Rotation Bracket not supplied tapes here remove hook C from hook A and insert the end of the microphone in here You can operate switches To take the microphone out of the and controls on the rain cover open the velcro tape camcorder from here extend the microphone holder outside of the rain cover and attach the microphone After attaching the microphone close hooks A and B 5 30 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder You can operate switches and knobs on the camcorder from here To replace the BP L60A Battery Pack insert and remove the battery packs here To fit the WRR 810A 860A UHF Portable Tuner open the velcro tape Front of camcorder To connect external equipment pass the cables through here and tighten the drawstring When no Insert the viewfinder barrel here let the external equipment is eyecup protrude and tighten the drawstring used fold this up and connect it to the velcro tape on the bottom Continued Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 31 Front of camcorder Bottom of camcorder Close the velcro tape Back of D camcorder Front of vy corde camcorder To mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor attach Back of it through these holes camcorder 5 32 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit Connecting the RCP 700 Series Remo
90. he shutter speeds that can be selected are listed below Selectable shutter modes and speeds Mode Shutter speed Application Standard 601 59 941 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec 50l 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec 30PsF 29 97PsF 1 40 1 50 1 60 1 120 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 sec 25PsF 1 33 1 50 1 60 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 sec 24PsF 23 98PsF 1 32 1 48 1 50 1 60 1 96 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 sec ECS Extended 601 59 941 30 0 to 4300 Hz For shooting fast moving subjects with little blurring For obtaining images Clear Scan 501 25 0 to 4700 Hz with no horizontal 30PsF 29 97PsF 30 0 to 2700 Hz bands of noise when 25PsF 25 0 to 2300 Hz shooting subjects 24PsF 23 98PsF 24 0 to 2200 Hz such as monitor screens S EVS 1 60 sec automatic setting 0 Improved vertical Enhanced to 100 resolution However Vertical the sensitivity and definition dynamic range are System reduced Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Continued 4 9 e Whatever the operating mode of the electronic shutter the iris opens 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 frequenc
91. he 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 setting change adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds For information about setting the gain values see Section 4 8 4 Setting the GAIN Selector Values page 4 58 OUTPUT DCC output signal dynamic contrast control selector This selector switches the video signal that is output to the VTR viewfinder and video monitor between the color bar signal and the camera output BARS Outputs the color bar signal The DCC indicator automatically goes off When the AU REC 1 KHz item on the VTR SETUP page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to either 0 dB or 20 dB the 1 kHz audio signal is also output with the color bar signals CAM Outputs the camera signal It also switches DCC on and off when output from the camera is selected 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 Shooting a subject indoors
92. hen the power is turned off Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 1 gt i 7 3 D gt 7 gt Qa n gt Ce 7 h e D Q e 2 4 1 1 Adjusting the Black Balance In automatic black balance mode adjustments are performed in the following order clamp level black set and black balance Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu Follow the procedure below to adjust the black balance T Set the switches as shown in the figure below GAIN switch OUTPUT DCC Set as low as switch CAM possible DISPLAY switch OFF 4 2 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 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 completed During adjustment the following message is displayed on the viewfinder screen ABB EXECUT ING The black balance adjustment ends in a few seconds with the message ABB OK and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in memory Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 3 During the black balance adjustment the iris is automatically closed e During the black balance adjustment the gain selection circuit is automatically activated so you may see flickering on the viewfinder screen but this is not a fault If
93. her page 1 Tum the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow to the page number then press the MIC MENU knob Or when the arrow mark is placed at a position other than the page number push the MENU switch to CANCEL The camcorder is in page selecting mode 2 Turn the MIC MENU knob until the desired page appears To end menu operations Turn the DISPLAY switch to OFF Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 33 4 6 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 DISPLAY switch is set to ON the items for which an ON setting was made in the VF DISPLAY page of the OPERATION menu or with related switches are displayed at the top and bottom of the screen The messages that give details of the settings and adjustment progress and results can also be made to appear for about 3 seconds while settings are being changed during adjustment and after adjustment For information about marker display see Section 4 8 3 Setting the Marker Display page 4 55 For information about the display item selection see Section 4 8 1 Selecting the Display Items page 4 48 4 6 1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen All items that can be displayed on the viewfinder screen are shown below Setting change and
94. hile using a waveform monitor to monitor the waveforms output by the camera Usually the support of a video engineer is 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 This menu allows you to perform almost the same settings as those of the PAINT menu of the MSU 700A 750 Master Setup Unit not supplied e MAINTENANCE menu This menu contains items for performing camera maintenance operations such as changing the system or infrequently used paint items This menu allows you to perform almost the same settings as those of the MAINTENANCE menu of the MSU 700A 750 Master Setup Unit not supplied FILE menu This menu is used for performing file operations such as writing the reference file DIAGNOSIS menu This menu enables you to confirm the VTR status or a failed circuit board 4 30 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 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 MIC MENU knob e Push the MENU switch to the CANCEL side twice 4 5 1 Basic Use of the Setup Menu DISPLAY switch MIC MENU knob MENU switch T Switch the DISPLAY switch from OFF to MENU The OPERATION menu will be displayed Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Setti
95. hite balance adjustment In the light of a particular color temperature to adjust the white levels of the R G and B channels of a color video camera so that any white object shot in that light is reproduced as a truly white image White shading When shooting a white object the upper and lower portions of the screen may appear magenta or green while the central portion appears white This is called white shading Zebra pattern In a video camera striped patterns that appear in the viewfinder screen to indicate areas of the image where the video level is approximately 70 and 100 Used to confirm the video level of the subject If a zebra pattern appears on the skin when the subject is a human being that is a correct exposure Zoom To gradually change the field of view of a camera lens from wide to narrow angle zoom in or narrow to wide angle zoom out Appendix A 15 Index A AC 550 AC Adaptor 1 7 2 1 5 1 5 5 Accessory attachments 2 3 AC power supply 1 7 5 5 Adjusting the flange focal length 5 12 Adjustments and settings for recording audio level 4 13 black balance and white balance 4 1 electronic shutter 4 9 memory stick operations 4 91 PAINT menu 4 72 setup menu display on the viewfinder screen 4 28 setup using the OPERATION menu 4 47 status display on the viewfinder screen 4 34 time data 4 17 ADVANCE button 2 32 ALARM volume control 2 9 Aliasing 6 16 Anton Bauer Ultralight System 5 6 Assignable
96. id When inserting the tape be careful that you don t hit the tape against the tape holder 3 2 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 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 o Turn the power off Open this rubber cover Pushing on the screw inside with a screwdriver turn the screw counterclockwise until the cassette lid opens 2P 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 1 2 Preventing Accidental Erasure The following procedure prevents cassettes from being r
97. iption KNEE POINT 99 0 99 Sets the R G B and master knee point R G B M level SLOPE 99 0 99 Sets the R G B and master knee slope R G B M level WHT 99 0 99 Sets the R G B and master of the white R G B M clipping level KNEE 99 0 99 Sets the knee saturation level SAT LEVEL KNEE ON OFF Turns the knee correction circuit on or off KEY ON OFF Turns the knee saturation function on or SAT off WHT ON OFF Turns the white clipping function on or off CLIP TEST 1 Selects the test signal 2 1 Outputs the analog test signal OFF 2 Outputs the digital test signal OFF Does not output any test signal 4 78 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Page Item Setting Description DETAIL1 LEVEL 99 0 99 Sets the general level of the detail signal LIMITER 99 0 99 Sets the detail limiter M WHT BLK CRISP 99 0 99 Sets the crispening level H V RATIO 99 0 99 Sets the level of the V detail signal FREQ 99 0 99 Sets the frequency of the H signal LVL DEP 99 0 99 Sets the level depend DETAIL ON OFF Turns the detail correction function on or off LVL DEP ON OFF Turns the level depend function on or off FINE DTL 99 0 99 Sets the level of the fine detail signal ON OFF Turns the fine detail function on or off DETAIL 2 KNEE 99 0 99 Sets the knee aperture level APERTURE ON OFF Turns the knee ap
98. ired item appears then push the MIC MENU knob The question mark changes to the arrow gt Turn the MIC MENU knob to select an item to be set then push the MIC MENU knob The operation select screen appears 4 44 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Turn the MIC MENU knob to select SELECT then push the MIC MENU knob The USER P1 EDIT screen is restored and the selected item is displayed Repeat steps 6 and 7 as required 8 When setting of all items on the page is completed turn the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow to TOP at the top of the screen then push the MIC MENU knob The TOP MENU screen is restored To change the order of the items You can change the order of the items by the same method as that for the menu pages To delete an item You can delete an item by the same method as that for the menu pages 4 7 3 Displaying the USER Menu 1 Display the TOP MENU screen For details on displaying the TOP MENU screen see To display the TOP MENU screen on page 4 29 2 Turn the MIC MENU knob to select USER then push the MIC MENU knob The menu page set for setting number on the PAGE EDIT screen appears Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 45 To display other USER pages Tum the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow to the figure at the top of the screen then push the MIC MENU knob The arrow changes to a question mark 2
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100. ith the power turned on or off Removing the Memory Stick 1 Open the cover of the Memory Stick compartment 2 Push the eject button after confirming that the access indicator of the Memory Stick is not lit The Memory Stick pops out Removing the Memory Stick Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 91 Do not remove the Memory Stick while the access indicator is lit the camcorder is reading or writing data on the Memory Stick Inserting the Memory Stick Open the cover of the Memory Stick compartment Hold the Memory Stick with the notch facing upward and the arrow facing toward you and insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick insertion slot until it clicks into place Then close the cover Inserting the Memory Stick e 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 e You may not be able to remove or insert the Memory Stick because the extender of the lens stands in the way In such a case remove the lens then insert or remove the Memory Stick 4 92 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Avoid on using and storing the Memory Stick e Avoid touching the connector of the Memo
101. layback image on the monitor screen The 3 times normal speed search function provides quick positioning of the tape LTC and VITC recording and LTC playback can be performed 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 the MLB 1M 100 memory label not supplied attached to the cassette This is very helpful for management of the cassette tapes and to improve the efficiency of the tape editing 1 LTC Longitudinal Time Code 2 VITC Vertical Interval Time Code 3 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 1 4 Chapter 1 Overview e The built in time code generator can be synchronized with an external generator e 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 e Optional long life battery packs are available e Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens ensures recording continuity from the very next frame e Two analog audio input channels and the microphone can be recorded at the same time e Connecting the HDCA 901 camera adaptor not supplied allows you to input four audio input channels Also
102. ll be indicated on the setting change adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds Continued Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 21 Shooting and recording playback functions 4 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 Also assigning the RETURN function to the assignable switch allows you to view the image of the input signal on the viewfinder For details see 4 8 8 Setting the D5600K Mode Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO on page 4 66 2 22 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls REMOTE remote control connector 8 pin Connect the RCP 700 Series or RM B150 Remote Control Unit not supplied with which VTR control is possible You can also connect and use the MSU 700A 750 Master Setup Unit not supplied Shooting and recording playback functions 5 MONITOR OUT connector BNC type This connector outputs the HD video signal 75 ohm terminated Y Ps Pr To include the text on the viewfinder screen with the output signal push the DISPLAY switch to MENU while pushing the MENU switch to CANCEL
103. lt SWITCH ASSIGN1 gt lt SWITCH ASSIGN2 gt lt PRESET WHITE gt lt OPERATOR FILE gt 1 2 3 4 5 6 Z 8 9 0 Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 39 5 Select a menu page to be set following the procedure below To select from among menu pages 1 through 10 Turn the MIC MENU knob to select a menu page to be set then push the MIC MENU knob To select pages 11 and after Turn the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow to the figure at the top of the screen then push the MIC MENU knob The arrow changes to a question mark Turn the MIC MENU knob until the desired menu page appears then push the MIC MENU knob The question mark changes to an arrow gt Turn the MIC MENU knob to select a menu page to be set then push the MIC MENU knob The selected menu page is set on the USER Menu and the screen returns to the TOP MENU screen To change the order of the pages 1 Display the TOP MENU screen 2 Turn the MIC MENU knob to select USER MENU CUSTOMIZE then push the MIC MENU knob The PAGE EDIT screen appears 4 40 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording urn the ob to select the menu page to be moved 3 Turn the MIC MENU knob to select th page to b d then push the MIC MENU knob The operation select screen appears 4 Turn the MIC MENU knob to select MOVE then push the MIC MENU knob The PAGE EDIT screen is restored 5
104. lt in high performance electronic shutter that provides a variety of modes such as ECS mode which reduces flickering on the monitor screen and S EVS mode which improves 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 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 The camcorder is equipped with a dual wheel filter disk for adjusting the filter setting to the shooting and lighting conditions Override function which makes fine adjustment of the reference value for brightness of automatic iris control is provided A built in circuit produces a color bar signal for easy adjustment of the color monitor e The remote control unit controls camera functions and VTR functions Setup data specified by the camera operator including the various marker settings can be stored in the camcorder itself and on a memory stick as an operator file and then can be recalled 1 ECS Extended Clear Scan 2 S EVS Super Enhanced Vertical definition System 1 2 Chapter 1 Overview
105. 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 Tap for measure hook This is the hole for the M3 screw effective screw length 6mm located at the position of the flange focal length You can use this tap to attach the hook for a tape measure to measure the distance between the position of the flange focus and an object The effective length of the supplied screw is 6 mm 2 12 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 4 Shooting and Recording Playback Functions Shooting and recording playback functions 1 Viewfinder When the HDVF 20A not supplied is used 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 1 Zebra pattern The zebra pattern aids in manual iris adjustment by indicating areas of the picture where the video level is approximately 70 and 100 and above 2 Safety zone marker The safety zone marker is a rectangle indicating the effective picture area For more information see Section 4 8 3 Setting the Marker Display
106. n the lens locking lever For protection from dust always insert this cap when no lens is mounted Tripod mount When using the unit on a tripod attach the supplied tripod adaptor LENS connector 12 pin Fit the lens cable to this connector Contact your Sony representative for more information about the lens you are using 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 2 4 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 3 Audio Functions zi 00 Audio functions 1 Microphone This is a super cardioid directional microphone with an external power supply 48 V system You can use it as an interview microphone by connecting it to an extension cable not supplied MIC IN microphone input connector XLR type 3 pin female The supplied microphone connects to this connector You can connect a microphone other than the supplied one as long as it corresponds to an external power supply system The connector supplies power 48 V to the microphone MIC MENU knob This knob adjusts the audio level of the front microphone To adjust the front microphone level set the DISPLAY switch to ON then push the MENU switch to CANCEL The audio level indication will appear on the viewfinder screen Note that you can do this only when the AUDIO S
107. nd Settings for Recording Page Item Setting OHB MATRIX PHASE 0 23 45 68 90 113 135 158 180 203 225 248 270 293 315 338 HUE 99 0 99 SAT 99 0 99 ALL CLEAR Clears paint values of HUE and SAT for each PHASE to 0 MATRIX ON OFF OHB MATRIX ON OFF Page Item Setting AUTO IRIS WINDOW 1 2 3 4 5 6 OVERRIDE 99 0 99 IRIS LEVEL 99 0 99 APL RATIO 99 75 99 IRIS GAIN 99 0 99 Page Item Setting CAM ID DATE CAM ID 14 letters DATE TIME Date time Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 87 Page Item Setting MULT FORMAT CURRENT Currently selected format only display NEXT New format 601 59 941 501 30PsF 29 97PsF 25PsF 24PsF 23 98PsF a Select the desired format in the NEXT column In the CURRENT column the currently selected format is displayed Newly selected format is executed after the power is turned off and on It is then displayed in the CURRENT column on this page Page Item Setting VTR SETUP FF REW AUDIO EE CUE PB AUDIO CH 1 2 3 4 AU REC CH 3 4 AUTO 1 2 CH MUTE AU REC 1KHz MUTE 0 dB 20 dB AU EMPHASIS ON OFF TC OUT TCG PB TCG CTL TIMER 24H 10H REAL TIME AUTO MANU 4 88 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Page Item Setting BATT ALARM BATT TYPE LITHIUM DIGITAL
108. nged from the current setting Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 49 3 Turn the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow to the item you want to set and push the MIC MENU knob The arrow changes to a question mark 4 Turn the MIC MENU knob to change the desired setting and push the MIC MENU knob The question mark changes back to the arrow gt to execute the setting To continue setting other items repeat steps 3 and 4 6 To end menu operations turn the DISPLAY switch to ON 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 4 8 2 Selecting the Items for Which the IND is to Light To select the items for which the indicator is to light up on the viewfinder screen use the IND page of the OPERATION menu Follow the procedure below to select these items T Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU 4 50 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 2 Turn the MIC MENU knob until the IND page appears and push the MIC MENU knob The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item IND gt 2 TOP LIND NORMAL gt ON 1 ON ON The above IND page indicates the default settings All items have been set to ON at the factory However you can change the normal condition as to whether the indicator
109. ngs for Recording 4 31 lt UF DISPLAY gt EX Page number TAPE TC AUDIO CC IRIS WHITE MESSAG ALL DS600K GAIN 2 Tur the MIC MENU knob until the desired page appears 3 Push the MIC MENU knob The arrow points to the currently selected item lt UF DISPLAY gt 1 EX BATT TAPE TC cc 0 AUDIO IRIS_ WHITE MESSAG D5600K GAIN_ SHUTT 4 Tur the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow gt to the item you want to set 5 Push the MIC MENU knob The arrow changes to a flashing question mark 4 32 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 6 Turm the MIC MENU knob to change the setting Tf you turn the knob quickly the numeric value changes rapidly If you turn it slowly you can make minute adjustments Canceling a modified value If you push the MENU switch to CANCEL before pushing the MIC MENU knob in step 7 the setting will return it its original value Interrupting setting operations If you turn the DISPLAY switch to OFF the menu screen display will disappear When you turn the DISPLAY switch to MENU again the values that were displayed when you interrupted the setting operations will reappear so you can continue making settings 7 Push the MIC MENU knob The question mark changes to an arrow to confirm the setting 8 To continue changing the settings of items on the same page repeat steps 4 to 7 To move to anot
110. not affect the recorded image 3 Turn the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow gt to the item you want to set and push the MIC MENU knob The arrow changes to a question mark 4 Turn the MIC MENU knob to change the desired setting and push the MIC MENU knob The question mark changes back to the arrow to confirm the setting 5 To continue setting other items repeat steps 3 and 4 6 To end menu operations turn the DISPLAY switch to ON 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 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 61 4 8 6 Setting the Auto matic Iris Use the AUTO IRIS page of the OPERATION menu to select items related to the automatic iris T Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU 2 Turn the MIC MENU knob until the AUTO IRIS page appears and push the MIC MENU knob The AUTO IRIS page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item lt AUTO IRIS gt WINDOW OVERRIDE 1 6 TOP 4 62 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Item Content WINDOW Selects the automatic iris window OVERRIDE Sets the override to temporarily change the reference value for brightness of the automatic iris level 99 fully closed iris to 99 fully open iris a The shaded parts in the
111. nt to an external reference master synch signal HAD Hole Accumulated Diode A CCD sensor structure designed to suppress certain types of noise inherent to CCDs A 12 Appendix Horizontal resolution The capability of a video camera or a display unit to preserve detail in the horizontal direction Usually expressed as the number of vertical lines that can be distinguished in the reproduced image of a test chart Hunting Repeated brightening and darkening of an image resulting from repeated response to automatic iris control LTC Longitudinal Time Code A time code recorded along the tape in the forward direction of a tape run A VTR cannot reproduce LTC when tape run stops to output a still picture The output level is very low when tape runs slowly so an LTC read error is likely to occur while the VTR is playing back in slow motion See also Time code and VITC Memory Stick Memory Stick is the removable storage media used with the camcorder You can easily save and delete the data ND filter Neutral Density filter ND filters reduce the amount of incident light equally across the entire visible wavelength range without affecting color Non drop frame mode Non drop frame mode does not perform the processing of drop frame mode As a result when the format of the camcorder is set to either 29 97 Psf or 59 94 I there will be a discrepancy between the actual time and the time code value of about 86 seconds in one day Ap
112. ocations and Functions of Parts and Controls 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 Section 4 2 Setting the Electronic Shutter page 4 9 MIC MENU knob When the DISPLAY switch is set to ON or when the lens is using the automatic iris operation with the DISPLAY switch set to OFF pressing and turning the MIC MENU knob sets the iris override 1 iris in 1 4 iris steps The iris override setting returns to 0 when you turn off the camcorder then on again AUTO W B BAL automatic white black balance adjustment 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 Continued Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 19 GAIN selector This selector switches the gain of the video amplifier to match t
113. older A Part No 3 680 581 01 Microphone holder A Part No 3 680 581 01 5 18 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 2 Remove the external microphone holder attachment screws Continued Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 19 4 Open the CAC 12 and remove the microphone adaptor Microphone adaptor 5 20 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 6 Mount the microphone into the cradle suspension 7 Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN connector for channel or 2 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 When you connect a microphone to the AUDIO IN connector for channel 1 and 2 set the appropriate LINE MIC 48V ON switch to MIC Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 21 5 5 3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner for a UHF Wireless Microphone System To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system fit the WRR 810A 860A 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 Using a BP L60A Battery Pack 1 1 Attach the tuner fitting not supplied to the back of the camcorder Pass a screwdriver through the holes and tighten the screws Loosen the adjustment screw
114. ons 3 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 When this selector is adjusted the new setting will be indicated on the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds The white balance is stored in memory for each CC filter Continued Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 17 The relationships between the selector settings and filter selections as well as examples of filters for different shooting conditions are given below FILTER selector outer setting and CC filter selection FILTER selector outer setting CC filter selection A 5600K B 3200K Cc 4300K D 6300K FILTER selector inner setting and ND filter selection FILTER selector inner setting ND filter selection 1 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 A 5600 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 A 5600 K or 3 1 16 ND or such as snow at high D 6300 K 4 1 64 ND altitudes or at the seashore 2 18 Chapter 2 L
115. operations 4 98 4 102 Extended Clear Scan mode See ECS mode Extender indicator 4 35 4 49 External microphone testing 6 8 use 5 18 External time code 4 23 Eyecup 2 13 6 11 Index 1 3 F F stop indicator 4 36 4 49 F FWD button and indicator 2 26 Filter CC filter 2 18 4 6 filter indicator 4 35 4 49 fog proof filter 6 13 ND filter 2 18 4 6 protecting filter 6 11 selecting 2 18 4 6 FILTER selector 2 17 Flicker 4 10 F RUN SET R RUN switch 2 33 free run recording run switch 2 33 4 18 4 20 Fog proof filter 1 6 6 13 A 7 G Gain gain indicator 4 35 4 49 setting the GAIN selector values 4 58 GAIN selector 2 20 GENLOCK IN connector 2 22 2 29 H HDCA 901 2 8 A 6 HDVF 20A A 6 Head cleaning 6 10 HOLD button 2 32 HUMID indicator 2 39 3 5 6 1 6 14 l 4 Index I Iris setting indicator 4 36 4 49 L Lens locking lever 2 4 mounting 5 11 mount 2 3 mount cap 2 4 LENS connector 2 4 LEVEL controls 2 7 Light shoe 2 3 LIGHT switch 2 37 Line input audio 5 24 LTC 1 4 4 18 4 22 M Maintenance video head cleaning 6 10 viewfinder cleaning 6 10 MAINTENANCE menu 4 30 4 85 Memory Stick compartment 2 27 handling 4 91 reading saved data from a Memory Stick 4 99 setting the file ID 4 103 writing data to a Memory Stick 4 94 Menu DIAGNOSIS menu 4 30 MAINTENANCE menu 4 30 4 85 OPERATION menu 4 30 4 47 PAINT menu 4 30 4 72 TOP menu 4 28 Microphone supplied microphone 2 5 using an e
116. operations on the OPERATOR FILE page see 4 11 2 Using Data on the Memory Stick on page 4 93 Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 69 This section gives a brief explanation about the OPERATOR FILE page Item Content READ MS CAM Reads data from the memory stick WRITE CAM MS Writes data to the memory stick PRESET Returns data to the preset status that was set by using the file menu FILE ID Sets a file ID consisting of up to 14 alphanumeric characters symbols and spaces CAM CODE Displays the camera model code that is saved on the memory stick DATE Displays the date when the data was saved 4 8 10 Selecting the Lens File Use the Lens File page of the OPERATION menu to change the lens file according to the lens in use T Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU 2 Tur the MIC MENU knob until the LENS FILE page appears and push the MIC MENU knob The LENS FILE page appears The name and the f stop iris setting of the lens currently selected appears 4 70 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording lt LENS FILE gt FILE 1 HA14x8 F2 0 IMAGE INVERT The IMAGE INVERT item is displayed only when the HKDW 902 Image Invertor Board is mounted Turn the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow gt to FILE on the LENS FILE page and push the MIC MENU knob The arrow changes to a question mark T
117. or Lights up when the settings of the camcorder are changed from the ones set on the IND page of the OPERATION menu For details see 4 8 2 Selecting the Items for Which the IND is to Light on page 4 50 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 43 3 1 About Cassettes This section describes the procedure for loading and unloading a cassette See Specifications VTR Section page A 3 for information about the cassettes you can use in the camcorder 3 1 1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette Loading a cassette 1 Turn on the POWER switch POWER switch D D iv fe 2 gt Ke o gt Q a g9 lt to o ig 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 e To insert the tape correctly make sure the tape in the cassette is facing up towards you before you try to close the cassette l
118. osition no sound can be heard vo MONITOR CH 1 MIX CH 2 Q Minimum Maximum MONITOR volume control MONITOR audio channel select switch This switch selects the audio channel to be output from the speaker or earphone CH 1 Channel audio MIX Mixed sound of channels 1 and 2 CH 2 Channel 2 audio During playback the signals of the audio channels selected from the PB AUDIO CH item on the VTR SETUP page of the MAINTENANCE manual are output 2 10 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls pe Q 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 Section 6 3 Operation Warnings page 6 14 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 though 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 Continued Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 11 Audio functions 5 EARPHONE jack You can
119. pendix A 13 Override Temporarily allows the iris to be manually adjusted while in automatic iris adjustment mode Shutter speed The length of time for which the shutter stays open The higher the shutter speed the more clearly a moving object can be shot S N Signal to Noise ratio The ratio of the strength of the desired signal to the accompanying electronic interference the noise If S N is high sounds are reproduced with less noise and pictures are reproduced clearly without snow Time code A digitally encoded signal that is recorded on video tape to identify each frame of video by hour minute second and frame number There are two kinds of recorded signals longitudinal time code LTC and vertical interval time code VITC Time code synchronization To synchronize the built in time code generator of video equipment such as a VTR to an external time code User bits Bits provided in the time code that the user can use to record such information such as date scene number or reel number on video tape A 14 Appendix Vertical smear A bright vertical line that appears on the screen when shooting a very bright object with a CCD camera Also called smear Video gain Amount of amplification for video signals expressed in decibels dB VITC Vertical Interval Time Code Unlike LTC VITC is recorded in the same tracks as the video information so they can be read with editing recorder See also Time code and LTC W
120. piece on the previous page with that of the eyepiece locking ring then insert the eyepiece into the viewfinder barrel 3 gt Tum the eyepiece locking ring clockwise until its LOCK indication arrow points to the match mark on the viewfinder barrel Fog proof filter Depending on the temperature and humidity the protecting filter may mist because of vapor or your breath To ensure that the viewfinder is always clear replace the protecting filter with a fog proof filter Part No 1 547 341 11 not supplied Fitting the fog proof filter Replace the protecting filter on the packing ring with the fog proof filter Be sure to correctly assemble the fog proof filter the packing ring and the eyecup so that the reassembled eyepiece is waterproof When cleaning the fog proof filter wipe it very gently with a soft cloth to avoid impairing the anti fogging coating Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 13 6 3 Operation Warnings When a problem occurs either at power on or during operation warnings are given by the WARNING indicator and TALLY indicator in the Operation warnings Display panel Indicators in the viewfinder Warning sounds Warning Flashing X Continuous 306 2 flashes s e e Battery continuous e 1 flash s et 4 flashes s 4 beeps s status WARNING REC tally BATT 1 beep s indication Continuous beep RF Continuous sept sent 3 SERVO Continuous ent ent
121. r B G user set matrix coefficients MATRIX ON OFF Turns the linear matrix correction function on or off PRESET ON OFF Turns the preset matrix on or off SMPTE 240M Selects the preset matrix ITU 709 SMPTE WIDE NTSC EBU ITU 601 USER ON OFF Turns the user matrix MATRIX correction function on or off MULTI ON OFF Turns the multi matrix MATRIX correction function on or off a You cannot perform the setting when the MATRIX is set to OFF Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 81 Page Item Setting Description MULTI PHASE 2 23 45 68 Sets the region the multi matrix MATRIX 90 113 135 correction function can 158 180 203 be changed sixteen axis mode 225 248 270 293 315 338 HUE 99 0 99 Adjusts the color phase the multi matrix correction function affects in every sixteen axis mode SAT 99 0 99 Adjusts the satulation level the multi matrix correction function affects in every sixteen axis mode ALL CLEAR Push the Clears the HUE and SAT values MIC MENU in each phase to 0 knob AUTO DET Push the Automatic color detection MIC MENU function Detects the color axis by knob focusing on a subject when you center that subject in the detection gate and push the MIC MENU knob MATRIX ON OFF Turns the linear matrix correction function on or off PRESET ON OFF Turns the preset matrix on or off SMPTE 2
122. r more information refer to the BC L100 manual Note on using the battery pack A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully recharged Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 1 ie O gt Cc gt D e e 3 O e Qa L Attaching the battery pack T Press the battery pack against the back of the camcorder aligning the side line of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder BP L60A Align these lines 2 Slide the battery pack down until its LOCK arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder Matching line on the camcorder LOCK arrow 5 2 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Detaching the battery pack Holding the button in pull the battery pack up Detaching the 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 the external battery begins to fail and an internal battery pack is also used Remove the DC output cable from the DC IN connector The power source will switch to the internal battery pack When the external battery begins to fail and an internal battery pack is not used First load the camcorder with a fully charged internal battery pack then remove
123. r to the Maintenance Manual Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 39 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 M F EX LK Lights when the time code CTL or real time is displayed Lights in the following way when the HOLD button is pressed ronan UWL 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 Time code displays 2 40 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Relationships between the REAL TIME F RUN SET R RUN and DISPLAY switch settings and the time counter displays The time counter display is determined first by the REAL TIME switch setting then by the F RUN SET R RUN switch setting and finally by the DISPLAY switch setting Switch settings related to time code and displayed information REAL TIME F RUN SET R RUN DISPLAY switch Displayed switch position switch position position information ON or OFF SET TC or CTL Time code U BIT User bits F RUN or R RUN CTL CTL TC Time code U BIT User bits SET Any position Any position Acrual time Chapter 2 Locations and Function
124. re below If the tape is recorded with a format which is different from the format for the camcorder selected on the MULT FORMAT page of the MAINTENANCE menu trecording may not continu smoothly Noise and so on occurs at the point where recordings are continued 12 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 Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 11 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 12 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 three other ways to review the recording e Recording review You can view the last 3 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 e Color play
125. 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 8 kg 17 lb 10 oz with lens cassette and BP L60A Battery Pack Dimensions x pu ddy Dimensions in mm Appendix A 1 Video Camera Section General Imager 3 inch frame interline transfer type CCD with 2 200 000 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 5600K B 3200K C 4300K D 6300K ND filter 1 Clear 2 4 ND 3 1 16 ND 4 1 64 ND Lens mount Special bayonet type Sensitivity 60 I 59 94 I 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 Record playback time 40 minutes at 30 frames using BCT 40HD video cassette 48 minutes at 25 frames using BCT 40HD video cassette 50 minutes at 24 frames using BCT 40HD video cassette Fast forward time Approx 6 minutes using BCT 40HD video cassette Rewind time Approx 6 minutes using BCT 40HD video cassette Continuous recording time Approx 80 minutes using BP L60A Battery Pack Appendix A 3
126. rily fixed when creating the gamma curve 4 76 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Page Item Setting Description BLK GAMMA RGB LEVEL 99 0 99 Adjusts the R G B and master black gamma RGB RANGE 15 25 35 50 Sets the upper limit of the video level which the RGB black gamma affects ON OFF Turns the RGB black gamma correction function on or off Y LEVEL 99 0 99 Adjusts the Y black gamma to adjust the contrast without changing the chroma phase of the dark part RANGE 15 25 35 50 Sets the upper limit of the video level which the Y black gamma affects ON OFF Turns the Y black gamma correction function on or off TEST 1 2 OFF Selects the test signal 1 Outputs the analog test signal 2 Outputs the digital test signal OFF Does not output any test signal Page Item Setting Description SATURATION SATURATION 99 99 Sets the saturation choosing between black and white 99 or standard 0 ON OFF Turns the saturation function on or off LOW KEY SAT 99 0 99 Sets the lower limit of the video level which the low key saturation affects ON OFF Turns the low key saturation function on or off Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 77 Page Item Setting Descr
127. rocedure below 1 2 3 Set the PRESET REGEN switch to REGEN Use the tape transport buttons to play back 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 20 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 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 Or press the assignable switch if it is assigned to the LENS RET function on the OTHERS page of the OPERATION menu For details see 4 8 8 Setting the D5600K Mode Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO on page 4 66 4 4 3 Entering the Real Time in the VITC Follow the procedure below to enter the real time in the VITC DISPLAY switch DISPLAY TAPE BATT E SS eeee FF SENO HND SAK fi ADVANCE SHIFT CHA Leven L o PRESET Faun sed auto a MANUAL REGEN AUDIO SELECT r AUDIO IN Oe ReaL FRONT TIME ke CH 2 10 Entering the real time in the VITC Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 21 Set the REAL TIME switch to SET 2 Use the ADVANCE and SHIFT buttons to set the real time Set the REAL TIME switch to ON The real time is recorded in the VITC and the user bits that were set are recor
128. romagnetische Empfindlichkeit Immunit t Dieses Produkt ist f r den Einsatz unter folgenden elektromagnetischen Bedingungen ausgelegt E1 Wohnbereich E2 kommerzieller und in beschr nktem Ma e industrieller Bereich E3 Stadtbereich im Freien und E4 kontrollierter EMV Bereich z B Fernsehstudio Table of Contents Chapter1 Overview 1 1 1 2 1 3 j CAUUIPOS wisccscssscsonszsccascescussscossceanssessscsteteacecsenesntsestsuesvevesesneseeseaey 1 1 Felel Camera MEAWIPeS oenn o e a asttestentes 1 1 bebe VTR Feat re Sino AA E EE 1 4 Example of System Configuration 1 6 PrecautiOns csscssccssssscsscsessencees 1 8 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 Controls Power Supply we 2 1 Accessory Attachment 2 3 Audio Functions Shooting and Recording Playback Functions 00000088 2 13 Setup Menu Operating Section scsssesssssssccsssssesssesees 2 27 Time Code System Warnings and Indications 2 35 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel 2 38 Indicators on the Viewfinder HDVF 20A not supplied Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 1 3 2 3 3 About Cassettes cscccssscsssssscccssssscssesssssssssssssessssssassssssesesesnsees 3 1 3 1 1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette oe 3 1 3 1 2 Preventing Accidental Erasure 0 0 0 0 cece 3 4 Recording sc
129. row to confirm the setting Any of 3 0 3 6 12 or 18 dB can be set for each of the L M and H positions in any sequence To change the gain corresponding to another switch position return to step 3 5 To end menu operations turn the DISPLAY switch to ON 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 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 59 4 8 5 Setting the Viewfinder Use the ZEBRA VF DTL page of the OPERATION menu to select items related to the viewfinder T Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU 2 Turm the MIC MENU knob until the ZEBRA VF DTL page appears and push the MIC MENU knob The ZEBRA VF DTL page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item lt ZEBRA VF DTL gt ZEBRA cates ZEBRAIl 70 ZEBRA2 100 UF DTL 0 gt ON 4 60 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Item Content ZEBRA Turns the zebra display on or off and selects the zebra display level ZEBRA 1 Adjusts the level of the zebra 70 display 50 70 82 ZEBRA 2 Adjusts the level of the zebra 100 display 88 100 112 VF DTL Adjusts the sharpness in the viewfinder 99 to 0 to 99 3 Turns the VF detail function on or off and adjusts the level a The sharpness setting in the viewfinder does
130. roximately 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 Section 4 8 5 Setting the Viewfinder page 4 60 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 Diopter adjustment ring Use this ring to adjust the viewfinder image for your vision Continued Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 15 Shooting and recording playback functions 2 Viewfinder left right positioning ring Use this ring to move the viewfinder sideways Viewfinder front rear positioning lever Use this lever to move the viewfinder forward or backward Cameraman tally indicator This indicator lights while the camcorder is operating Slide the window open when you shoot keeping your eye away from the viewfinder This indicator flashes when the battery level is running low or the tape is nearing its end Viewfinder stopper Pull up this stopper to detach the viewfinder from the camera 2 16 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Shooting and recording playback functi
131. ry Stick or contacting it with a metal object e 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 e Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick e Avoid getting liquids on the Memory Stick e Avoid using or storing the Memory Stick in a location subject to extremely high temperature such as the hot inside of a car or the outdoors exposed to a burning sun or a place near a heater direct sunlight high humidity excessive dust e When storing and carrying the Memory Stick keep it in its original case to ensure protection of important data e 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 e Do not format the Memory Stick using a PC 4 11 2 Using Data on the Memory Stick in Case of an OPERATOR File The operations of saving data to the Memory Stick and reading the saved data from the Memory Stick are done from the OPERATOR FILE page of the OPERATION menu For detailed information on how to write read the data into from the Memory Stick refer to the Maintenance Manual Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 93 Writing data to the Memory Stick Following the procedure below 2 3 4 MENU switch 1 5 Writing data to the Memory Stick T Set the DISPLAY
132. s Adjust the metal fitting position for a BP L60A 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 Battery Pack see Section 5 1 1 Using a BP L60A Battery Pack page 5 1 BP L60A BETACAM holder kit WPR tuner fitting 5 22 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 connector for channel 1 or channel 2 Set the LINE MIC 48 V ON switch for the channel to which the audio out cable is attached to MIC Set the AUDIO IN switch for the channel to which the audio out i DC OUT AUDIO IN for cable is attached to REAR CH 1 or CH 2 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 23 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 which Set the AUDIO IN switch for the channel to which the audio signal source is connected to REAR Set the LINE MIC 48 V ON switch for the channel to source is connected to LINE he audio signal Audio equipment AUDIO IN for C
133. s of Parts and Controls 2 41 2 9 Indicators on the Viewfinder HDVF 20A not supplied LLY REC Viewefinder screen Indicators on the Viewfinder TALLY indicator Not used in the camcorder BATT indicator Starts flashing when the battery voltage supplied to the camcorder drops below the minimum level and stays lit when the battery is exhausted To prevent interruption during operation replace the battery as soon as this indicator starts flashing 2 42 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls The level at which the indicator starts flashing can be set on the BATT ALARM page of the MAINTENANCE menu Also you can confirm the set alarm voltage on the BATT ALARM page of the OPERATION menu For more information see 4 8 7 Setting the Battery on page 4 64 TALLY REC indicator red Depending on the status this indicator will light up or flash When lit The image shot by the camera is being recorded This indicator will be brighter than usual for a moment after it is first lit This is only a warning and not a malfunction When flashing The servo system of the VTR section is unlocked and so on For more information on the status by which the TALLY REC indicator will light or flash see 6 3 Opeation Warnings on page 6 14 VTR SAVE indicator Lights up when the VTR section is set to power save mode by setting the VTR SAVE STBY switch to SAVE warning indicat
134. s to be read from the Memory Stick appears SORERA TOR FILE gt EAD 0K gt READ_ MS CAM WRITE CAM gt MS PRESET FILE ID Bese CAM CODE HDW F9 DATE 3000 01 01 If no Memory Stick is inserted the message NO MEMORY STICK appears Insert a Memory Stick 4 100 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording e To end the reading of data push the MENU switch to CANCEL e To continue the reading of data go to step 5 The data read from the Memory Stick overwrite the data stored in the camcorder 5 Push the MIC MENU knob When the reading is completed the message COMPLETE appears 6 To end the menu operations set the DISPLAY switch to ON The setup menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the current status of the camcorder appear along the top and bottom of the viewfinder Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 101 If data cannot be read If one of the following error messages appears when you push the MIC MENU knob in step 5 then the data was not read Data read error messages Error message Reason Action NO MEMORY No Memory Stick is Insert or reinsert the STICK inserted Memory Stick MEMORY STICK Circuit or Memory Stick Recheck and consult a ERROR flashing fault Sony representative FILE ERROR The memory contains data Do not try to read data flashing that cannot be read with written with another this camcorder c
135. s you to select the desired menu categories 4 28 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording To display the TOP MENU screen Set the DISPLAY switch from the OFF position to the MENU position while holding down the MIC MENU knob TOP MENU USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZE OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE DIAGNOSIS The contents of the TOP MENU will differ according to IF circuit board switch settings inside the HDW F900 camcorder Refer to the Maintenance Manual for more information The TOP MENU has the following submenus e USER menu This menu allows you to register items used frequently This menu can contain up to 60 pages You can add or delete items using the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu e USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu This menu allows you to add desired menu pages or items or delete them to suit your needs For detailed information see 4 7 Using the USER Menu on page 4 38 Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 29 e OPERATION menu This menu contains items for changing settings according to conditions related to the subject when a normal cameraman is operating the camcorder This menu is normally displayed when the DISPLAY switch is changed to MENU For detailed information on adjustments and setups using this OPERATION menu see 4 8 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu on page 4 47 e PAINT menu This menu contains items for making detailed image adjustments w
136. secutively 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 6 10 Chapter 6 Maintenance Disassembling the eyepiece for cleaning 1 a TTY Viewfinder Eyecup Protecting Packing Eyecup barrel holder filter ring n 3 T Detach the eyepiece from the viewfinder barrel For the detaching procedure see the following Detaching the eyepiece on the next page 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 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 11 Detaching the eyepiece Tum the eyepiece locking ring fully counterclockwise to line up the red match mark on the locking ring with the red match mark on the viewfinder barrel Locking ring Locking ring match mark Match mark on the viewfinder barrel 2 Detach the eyepiece Match mark on end of eyepiece 6 12 Chapter 6 Maintenance Refitting the eyepiece 1 Align the match mark on the eyepiece locking ring with that on the viewfinder barrel 2 Align the match mark on the end of the eyepiece see step 2 in Detaching the eye
137. sescsssssessesssesessesens 3 5 3 2 1 Basic Procedure 3 5 3 2 2 Continuous Recording 3 9 Checking the Recording Playback ccscssssssssesssssesees 3 13 3 3 1 Checking the Last Three Seconds of the Recording R cotdine REVIEW seisine eiia ern 3 14 Continued Table of Contents 1 3 4 3 3 2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor Playback in Color veccc ssceeercensaheches sdeceragneesoceuons seetenevennoss 3 14 3 3 3 Checking the Camera Picture on the Viewfinder and or Color Video Monitor cece ceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 15 TONG File ssissssascsccesscrsacesshsiscacasendessscesosscedssesdascnctessceacssecacaossaeses 3 16 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for 4 1 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 2 Recording Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance 4 1 4 1 1 Adjusting the Black Balance 0 cceeeeeeeeseeeteeteeeeeeenes 4 2 4 1 2 Adjusting the White Balance we 45 Setting the Electronic Shutter 4 9 4 2 1 Shutter Modes o0 eee 49 4 2 2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed 4 10 Adjusting the Audio Level Saadbescsacestesd Setting the Time Data 4 4 1 Setting the User Bits 4 4 2 Setting the Time Code eee 4 4 3 Entering the Real Time in the VITC 4 21 4 4 4 Synchronizing the Time Code 4 23 Setup Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen 0 4 28 4 5 1 Basic Use of the Setup Menu e cc eeeceseeceeseneeree
138. ssages Error message Reason Action NO MEMORY No Memory Stick is Insert or reinsert the Memory STICK inserted 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 4 98 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Reading saved data from a Memory Stick Follow the procedure below 2 3 4 5 MENU switch 1 6 Reading saved data from a Memory Stick T Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen When this menu is first used the lowest numbered one of the currently selected pages appears Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 99 2 Tum the MIC MENU knob until the OPERATOR FILE page appears and then push the MIC MENU knob lt OPERATOR FILE gt Reads data READ MS CAM WRITE CAM gt MS Writes data PRESET Reads user preset data FILE ID eee ee i i i CAM CODE HDW F90 Indicates file ID setting DATE 3000 01 01 OPERATOR FILE page factory settings 3 Move the arrow by turning the MIC MENU knob until it points to READ MS gt CAM 4 push the MIC MENU knob A message READ OK asking whether or not data i
139. sting 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 Iris Automatic AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 AUTO Zoom Automatic F RUN SET R RUN GAIN Set as low OUTPUT DCC F RUN or R RUN as possible CAM DCC ON setas needed Switch and selector settings before shooting 3 6 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Shooting Follow the procedure below 3 5 2 oe 1 2 5 6 amp Basic procedure for shooting from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording T Push the AUTO W B BAL switch to BLK to adjust the black balance For detailed information on how to adjust the black balance see 4 1 1 Adjusting the Black Balance on page 4 2 2 Select the CC filter and ND filter to match the lighting conditions and adjust the white balance Continued Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 7 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
140. switch to MENU The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen When this MENU is first used the lowest page number of the previously selected will appear 4 94 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 2 Turn the MIC MENU knob until the OPERATOR FILE page appears and then push the MIC MENU knob lt OPERATOR FILE gt Reads data READ MS CAM WRITE CAM MS Writes data PRESET Reads user preset data FILE ID 00000000000000 Indicates file ID setting CAM CODE HDW F900 DATE 2000 01 0 OPERATOR FILE page 3 Move the arrow by turning the MIC MENU knob until it points to WRITE CAM gt MS and push the MIC MENU knob WRITE OK appears If no Memory Stick has been inserted the message NO MEMORY STICK will appear Insert a Memory Stick lt OPERATOR FILE gt WRITE OK READ_ MS CAM WRITECCAM MS PRESET FILE ID_ 00000000000000 CAM CODE HDW F900 DATE 2000 01 01 Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 95 e To end the writing of data push the MENU switch to CANCEL e To continue the writing of data go to step 4 4 Push the MIC MENU knob The setting data stored in the camcorder is written to the Memory Stick When the writing is completed the message COMPLETE appears 5 To end the menu operations set the DISPLAY switch to ON The setup men
141. t 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 e If the VTR SAVE STBY switch is in the SAVE position it takes about 4 seconds before recording starts e 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 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 9 If you turn off the power during a recording pause 2 1 3 Continuous recording after turning off the power during a recording pause Tumonthe power again 2 Press the RET button on the lens The camcorder positions the tape at the appropriate point Note however that this function works only for continuously recorded material or consecutively joined segments totaling at least 4 seconds in length 3 Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens to start recording 3 10 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Continuous recording in other cases After rewinding or fast forward after removing the cassette or on a tape that has been partially recorded you can obtain a continuous recording by following the procedu
142. t 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 assignable switch es using the OPERATION menu you can use the assignable switch es in the same way as the RET button on the lens For details see 4 8 8 Setting the D5600K Mode Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO on page 4 66 The recording review functions only works if the recording you have made is at least 3 seconds long 3 3 2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor Playback in Color Connect a color video monitor to the MONITOR OUT connector of the camcorder and press the PLAY button HDW F HD monitor ia Ly O 7 J APP Video input MONITOR OUT connector Color playback 3 14 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 3 3 Checking the Camera Picture on the Viewfinder and or Color Video Monitor Usually during playback of a tape if you press the PLAY button the image sent to the viewfinder or the MONITOR connector is switched back and forth between the camera image and to recorded image However the PB VIDEO item on the OTHERS page allows you to change the setting so that the image seen through the camera is sent to the viewfinder and the MONITOR OUT connector even while you are playing back a video tape The HD SDI output from
143. tal erasure 3 4 slack checking 3 3 unloading 3 3 usable cassettes A 6 CC filter 2 18 4 6 Center marker 2 13 Cleaning BCT HD12CL cleaning cassette 6 10 A 8 video heads 6 10 viewfinder 6 10 Color playback 3 14 Condensation 6 2 Continuous recording 3 9 CONTRAST control 2 14 Control signal display 2 32 2 40 CRS 3P Cradle Suspension 5 18 A 7 CTL 2 32 2 40 CUE IN switch 2 8 D D5600K mode indicator 4 35 4 49 DCC function 2 20 DC IN connector 2 1 DC OUT connector 2 8 DF NDF switch 2 34 DIAG button 2 36 Diopter adjustment ring 2 15 Display panel tape status battery status and level indicators 2 38 status and warning indicators 2 39 6 14 time code displays 2 40 DISPLAY switch 2 28 DISPLAY LCD switch 2 32 DISPLAY ASPECT switch 2 14 4 56 Drop frame non drop frame mode DF NDF switch 2 34 switching the mode 4 20 E Earphone checking 6 8 EARPHONE jack 2 12 ECS mode 4 9 4 12 E E sound 2 11 EJECT button 2 25 Electronic shutter See Shutter Equipment setup adjusting the flange focal length 5 12 adjusting the shoulder pad position 5 29 adjusting the viewfinder 5 7 attaching the shoulder strap 5 27 audio input system 5 14 connecting the remote control unit 5 33 mounting the lens 5 11 power supply 5 1 putting on the rain cover 5 30 storing the camcorder in the carrying case 5 7 tripod mounting 5 25 Error messages adjusting the black balance 4 4 adjusting the white balance 4 8 memory stick
144. te Control Unit not supplied enables remote control of the principal camera functions Turning the POWER switch of the camcorder to ON when the remote control unit is connected to the REMOTE connector 8 pin automatically puts the camcorder into remote control mode If you disconnect the remote control unit remote control mode is canceled e Always turn the POWER switch to OFF before connecting or disconnecting the remote control cable When you turn off the camcorder power the settings and adjustments made with the switches and controls of the remote control unit are canceled The settings and adjustments made with the setup menu are saved but some of them are not written in the setup card Connecting the RM B150 Remote Control Unit not supplied Use the black cable supplied with the RM B150 to connect the monitor output connector Y signal on the camcorder to the monitor input connector on the RM B150 To output the character information that is displayed in the viewfinder screen as well push the VF DISP switch on the camcorder to MENU while holding the MENU switch on the RM B150 in the CANCEL position Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 33 Connecting the MSU 700A 750 Master Setup Unit not supplied Connecting the MSU 700A 750 Master Setup Unit enables various camera settings and adjustments to be made Remote Control Unit RCP 700 Series or RM B150 Master Setup Uni MSU 700A 750
145. the DC output cable of the external battery from the DC IN connector The power source will switch to the internal battery pack To use an external battery again connect a fully charged external battery to the DC IN connector before unloading the internal battery pack The power source will switch to the external battery Continuous operation when operating with only an internal battery pack First connect a fully charged external battery to the DC IN connector then change the internal battery e When an internal battery pack is loaded and an external battery is connected to the DC IN connector the external battery is always used as the power source e There may be some noise on the video signal at the instant the power sources are switched 5 4 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 1 3 Using an AC Adaptor Connect the camcorder to the AC power supply through the AC 550 AC Adaptor as shown in the following figure and turn the POWER switch of the AC 550 on Wall outlet Power switch on AC 550 AC Adaptor DC OUT DC output cable supplied with the AC 550 Connecting to an AC power source Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5 5 1 4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System You can equip the camcorder with a special battery mount that the Anton Bauer Corporation has developed for its Ultralight System Ultralight System By installing this system on the camcorder you can switch th
146. the digital test signal OFF Does not output any test signal Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 75 Page Item Setting Description GAMMA LEVEL 99 0 99 Sets the R G B and master gamma correction curve COARSE 0 40 0 45 Sets the master gamma correction 0 50 curve in terms of individual steps TABLE STANDARD Selects the gamma table 1 2 3 4 5 6 USER 1 2 3 4 5 GAMMA ON OFF Turns the gamma correction function on or off TEST 1 2 OFF Selects the test signal 1 Outputs the analog test signal 2 Outputs the digital test signal OFF Does not output any test signal a STANDARD 1 INTIAL GAIN 3 5 equivalent to ENG camcorder 2 INTIAL GAIN 4 0 LOW equivalent to EFP camera 3 INTIAL GAIN 4 0 HIGH equivalent to EFP camera 4 INTIAL GAIN 4 0 equivalent to SMPT 240M 5 INTIAL GAIN 4 5 equivalent to ITU 709 6 INTIAL GAIN 5 0 b USER 1 to 5 Selects the user gamma table stored in the camcorder About the user gamma function You can create the desired gamma table using a personal computer on which special software has been installed and load this table into your camcorder via a Memory Stick When a user gamma table is selected gamma LEVEL COARSE or ON OFF and knee POINT SLOPE ON OFF or AUTO KNEE or both may become disabled This is because the gamma and knee are compulso
147. til the character located after the position where you want to add a character is highlighted lt OPERATOR FILE gt 9 TOP amp k 0123456789 lt gt 7 ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPQRS TUVWXEZI Ins Dele PRESET A character will be added in front of this character FILE ID_ 0000 CAM CODE HDW F900 DATE 2000 01 01 2 Turm the MIC MENU knob until INS is highlighted on the character table lt OPERATOR FILE gt 9 TOP 28 Xt 0 is ae lt gt 27 ABCDEFS ELANOPORS Highlight INS TUVWXYZI I PRESET FILE ID_ 00080000000000 CAM CODE HDW F900 DATE 2000 01 01 3 Press the MIC MENU knob A space is placed and highlighted before the character highlighted in step 1 Characters after this move down one by one Add the desired character at the highlighted position Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 107 5 1 Power Supply You need to power on the camcorder to adjust the flange focal length and make other adjustments which are described later First prepare the power supply The following power supplies can be used with the camcorder e A BP L60A lithium ion battery pack e AC power using AC 550 5 1 1 Using a BP L60A Battery Pack When a BP L60A Battery Pack is used the camcorder will operate continuously for about 80 minutes Before use charge the battery pack with a BC L100 Battery Charger It takes about 2 5 hours to charge one BP L60A Fo
148. to be displayed on the viewfinder screen T Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU The OPERATION menu appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turm the MIC MENU knob until the VF DISPLAY page appears and push the MIC MENU knob The VF DISPLAY page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item lt UF DISPLAY gt EX ON ZOOM OFF ND ON CE 0 IRIS ON WHITE ON MESSAG ALL DS600K ON GAIN ON SHUTT 4 48 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording You can select the following items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen Item Contents EX Extender indicator ZOOM Zoom position indicator ND Type of the ND filter CC Type of the CC filter d IRIS Iris opening indicator WHITE White balance memory indicator D5600K D5600K mode indicator GAIN Gain indicator SHUTT Shutter speed and ECS mode indicator BATT Power voltage indicator TAPE Remaining tape indicator TC Time code indicator AUDIO Audio level indicator MESSAGE Settings for the message to be displayed ALL Indicates all of the messages WRM Indicates warning messages and higher AT Indicates the auto setup information and higher OFF Does not indicate any messages a Three settings are available ON Displays OFF Does not display 3S Displays the new setting for about 3 seconds when the setting is cha
149. u disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the current status of the camcorder appear along the top and bottom of the viewfinder To read user preset data Current settings of items related to the OPERATION menu can be saved as user preset data You can read user preset data by selecting PRESET on the OPERATOR FILE page The current settings related to the OPERATION menu is replaced with the user preset data For detailed information on how to save the settings as user preset data refer to the Maintenance Manual 4 96 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 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 If you set the write protect switch to the write protect position in step 4 when pushing the MIC MENU knob in the previous section page 4 87 MEMORY STICK LOCKED appears and the already saved data will not be overwritten Write protect switch on the Memory Stick Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 97 If data cannot be written If one of the following error messages appears when you push the MIC MENU knob in step 4 of the procedure in the previous section page 4 87 then the data was not written Data write error me
150. urn the DISPLAY switch to ON 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 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 57 4 8 4 Setting the GAIN Selector Values Before using the camcorder use the GAIN SW page of the OPERATION 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 DISPLAY switch to MENU 2 Turm the MIC MENU knob until the GAIN SW page appears and push the MIC MENU knob The GAIN SW page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item lt GAIN SW gt LOW gt 0 dB MIDDLE 6 dB HIGH 12 dB 4 58 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Item Content LOW Sets the gain value corresponding to the L position of the GAIN selector MIDDLE Set the gain value corresponding to the M position of the GAIN selector HIGH Set the gain value corresponding to the H position of the GAIN selector 3 Turn the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow to the item you want to set and push the MIC MENU knob The arrow changes to a question mark 4 Turn the MIC MENU knob to change the desired setting and push the MIC MENU knob The question mark changes back to the ar
151. urn the MIC MENU knob to display the name of the lens in use in this case the lens file number corresponding the name of the lens displayed appears then push the MIC MENU knob The question mark changes back to the arrow and the name and the iris setting of the selected lens file To end menu operations turn the DISPLAY switch to ON 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 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 71 4 9 Paint Menu The PAINT menu contains various detail adjustment items such as white clipping It also enables you to save up to 100 sets of detail adjusted data customized to certain shooting scenes SCENE FILE page 5 scene files for each group x 20 groups to a Memory Stick For information about how to set items see Section 4 5 1 Basic Use of the Setup Menu page 4 31 For detailed information on the Paint Menu refer to the Maintenance Manual Selecting the PAINT menu T while pushing the MIC MENU knob change the DISPLAY switch from OFF to MENU The TOP menu screen will appear TOP MENU x USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZE OPERAT ION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE DIAGNOSIS 2 Turm the MIC MENU knob to move the arrow until it points to PAINT 3 Push the MIC MENU knob The PAINT menu screen will appear 4 72 Chapter 4
152. ut 86 seconds per one day of recording In case of 30 PsF and 60 I a discrepancy will not occur 2 34 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 ss A nO ri Le Wa EUT larome Ervi asin SSSat Warning and indication functions Continued Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 35 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 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 DIAG self diagnostics button Pressing this button when the VTR is stopped switches the camcorder to self diagnostics mode In self diagnostics mode it is possible to carry out a display panel test a VTR test or a camera test and display the test result To exit from self
153. xternal microphone 5 17 using the supplied microphone 5 14 Microphone audio level adjustment 4 13 Microphone holder A 5 18 MENU switch 2 28 MIC IN connector 2 5 MIC MENU knob 2 5 2 19 2 27 MLB 1M 100 3 16 A 6 MONITOR volume control 2 10 MONITOR switch 2 10 MONITOR OUT connector 2 23 MSU 700A 750 1 6 5 34 A 7 N ND filter 2 18 4 6 Notes on CCD image sensors 6 16 0 OPERATION menu finding a page 4 47 lighting the INDindicator 4 50 operator file 4 69 selecting the display items 4 48 selecting the lens file 4 70 setting the automatic iris 4 62 setting the assignable switches 4 66 setting the battery 4 64 setting the D5600K mode 4 66 setting the gain selector 4 58 setting the marker display 4 55 setting the viewfinder 4 60 OUTPUT DCC selector 2 20 P Page AUTO IRIS page 4 47 4 62 BATT ALARM 4 47 4 64 GAIN SW page 4 47 4 58 LENS FILE page 4 47 4 70 MARKER page 4 47 4 55 OPERATOR FILE page 4 47 4 69 OTHERS page 4 47 4 66 VF DISPLAY page 4 47 4 48 Index l 5 ZEBRA VF DTL 4 47 4 60 IND page 4 47 4 50 PAINT menu 4 30 4 72 PEAKING control 2 14 Playback checking the recording 3 13 color playback 3 14 parts and controls 2 13 recording review 3 14 using a color video monitor 3 14 PLAY button and indicator 2 26 POWER switch 2 2 Power supply See also Battery Anton Bauer Ultralight System 5 6 dead battery 5 4 power supply 2 1 using AC power 1 7 5 5 using the BP L60A B
154. y 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 If the automatic white balance adjustment cannot be made If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed normally the error message AWB NG will appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen If this error message is displayed retry the white balance adjustment If the error message occurs again an internal check is necessary Refer to the Maintenance Manual for information about this internal check If you have no time to adjust the white balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST The white level is reset to the value saved in the reference file factory setting 3200K The white balance is automatically set according to the FILTER selector outer knob position White balance memory Values stored in memory are retained even when the camcorder power is turned off 1 Hunting Repeated brightening and darkening of an image resulting from repeated response to automatic iris control 4 8 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 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 t
155. y 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 is 60 Hz However if the power supply is 50 Hz setting the shutter speed to 1 100 can reduce this flicker 4 2 2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed Setting the shutter mode standard mode ECS mode and standard mode shutter speed Use the SHUTTER selector to select a shutter mode or a 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 Selecting the Display Items page 4 39 to set SHUTT to ON from the VF DISPLAY page of the OPERATION menu 2 Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL 4 10 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 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 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 all of the pre selected settings of mode and speed Continued Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 11 Standard mode 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000

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