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1998 by Sony Corporation

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

3-861-961-12(1)

Digital Camcorder

DSR-300F/300PF
DSR-300K/300PK
DSR-300L/300PL

Summary of Contents for 300PF

Page 1: ...ony Corporation Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference 3 861 961 12 1 Digital Camcorder DSR 300F 300PF DSR 300K 300PK DSR 300L 300PL ...

Page 2: ...uipment 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 interferenc...

Page 3: ...701WSCE Viewfinder 28 Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery 31 Fitting the Lens 32 Using Accessories 34 Using the Viewfinder 34 Using an Optional Microphone 35 Using a Video Light 36 Fitting the Shoulder Strap 38 Connecting to Audio System 39 Fitting to a Tripod 41 Using the LC 421 Carrying Case 42 Connections 43 Connecting a Number of Camcorders 43 Connecting an External VCR 43 Power Supply...

Page 4: ...ntents Immediately After Shooting Recording Review 58 Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder 58 Viewing Color Playback 58 Setting Time Values 59 Setting the User Bit Value 60 Setting the Time Code Value 61 Synchronization With External Time Code Signals Gen Lock 63 ClipLink Shooting 65 Setting Editing Points While Shooting 67 Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode 69 Viewfinder Screen Indicati...

Page 5: ...ode 97 Menu 213 Selecting Audio Reference Level 98 Menu 214 Setting Fade In Fade Out for the Audio Recording Start and Stop Points 98 Menu 220 Using Setup Add for DSR 300 Only 99 White Balance Adjustment 100 Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value in Memory 100 Using the Preset White Balance Settings 101 Light Sources and Color Temperature 102 Using the ATW Auto Tracing White Balance Function 10...

Page 6: ...portant Notes on Operation 113 Characteristics of CCD Sensors 113 Cleaning the Video Heads 114 Warning System 115 Condensation 116 Troubleshooting 117 Specifications 119 Related Products 121 Chart of Optional Components and Accessories 122 Glossary 123 ...

Page 7: ...s and the components as shown in the figure below The operation of the basic camcorder is the same in all cases VCT U14 Tripod Adaptor Microphone DXF 701WS 701WSCE Viewfinder Test chart for flange focal length adjustment DSR 300 300P Camcorder VCL 714BXA Zoom Lens DSR 300K 300PK DSR 300L 300PL DSR 300F 300PF LC 300SFT Soft Carrying Case Shoulder strap RM LG1 Remote Control Unit Switch guard ...

Page 8: ...ns boost operability EZ easy mode function When there isn t time to check the camcorder settings simply press the EZ mode button to start the auto adjustment function using standard settings There is no need to lose a shot for lack of setup time EZ easy focus Press the EZ focus button before shooting to ensure a quick and accurate focus Dual pixel readout DPR1 When the gain is set to either 18 dB ...

Page 9: ...ay back in search mode Set either of two playback speeds SetupLogTM function Settings at shooting are recorded onto the tape in real time This recorded data can then be used to reproduce the same shooting conditions in subsequent shots It also makes it easier to identify the cause of problems in previous shots Video light control A video light connector and control switch are equipped You can turn...

Page 10: ...e set to audio lock mode Selectable between two channel recording with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz mode or four channel recording with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz mode CH 1 and CH 2 only Equipped with audio output connectors During recording or playback audio output can be monitored via a built in speaker a connected earphone or via two channel audio output connectors Color playback Connect ...

Page 11: ...ou can use this knob to manually adjust the channel 1 audio recording level 8 WHT BLK white black switch This switch is used for automatic adjustment of the white balance and black balance See pages 100 to 103 9 VTR button Pressing this button starts and stops recording on the VCR 0 Switch guard fitting screws If you will not use the EZ MODE button 4 on page 13 A IRIS MODE switch 6 on page 13 and ...

Page 12: ...on is on to turn it off press the EZ FOCUS button again If left on the function automatically turns off after about ten seconds Note If the easy focus function is still on when you press the VTR button it turns off automatically and recording starts about one second later 2 EDIT SEARCH buttons You can see the search playback while pressing either of these buttons at recording pause mode to quickly...

Page 13: ...ress this button EZ mode on when you want to be able to shoot immediately with automatic adjustment of the camcorder settings to standard values See page 88 for EZ mode setting When this function is used the iris and the white balance are adjusted automatically The total level control system functions Press this button again to return the camcorder to the previous settings EZ mode off Note When th...

Page 14: ...hes time value indication shown in the display window 8 on page 15 COUNTER Shows the tape transport time in HH MM SS hours minutes and seconds TC Shows the time code value U BIT Shows the user bit data in the time code 1 EJECT button 2 Tape transport buttons and indicators 3 EARPHONE connector 4 WARNING indicator 5 LIGHT switch 6 DISPLAY switch 7 AUDIO LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 knobs 8 Display window 9 RESE...

Page 15: ...nal synchronization indication Appears when the internal time code generator is locked to an external signal input to the TC IN connector 3 on page 23 e Hold indication Appears when the internal time code generator is stopped f Audio level indicators These show the audio recording or playback levels of channel 1 and channel 2 g ClipLink log data indication h ClipLink continue indication Appears wh...

Page 16: ...s replace the lithium backup battery immediately For further information about replacing lithium battery see Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery page 31 k DVCAM indication Disappears when the cassette being played back is not for DVCAM format l Cassette memory indication Appears when using a cassette with cassette memory m Audio mode indications These show audio recording playback mode Fs3...

Page 17: ...pe in which users can record necessary information q Tape remaining indication During recording or pause mode this indication shows the remaining tape time as shown below It is not displayed when no cassette is loaded Indication Tape time remaining TAPEppppppp 30 minutes or more TAPEpppppp 25 to 30 minutes TAPEppppp 20 to 25 minutes TAPEpppp 15 to 20 minutes TAPEppp 10 to 15 minutes TAPEpp 5 to 10...

Page 18: ...DVANCE SHIFT CH 1 CH 2 ON OFF FRONT MIC LOW CUT ON OFF MONITOR OUT CHARACTER ON OFF AUTO MAN MATRIX FL H SAT STD CH 2 1 MENU button 2 ADVANCE button 3 SHIFT button 1 MENU button Press this button to display the VCR menu in the display window For details about the VCR menu see Setting on the VCR Section VCR Menu page 91 2 ADVANCE button When setting time code and user bit values or at menu setting ...

Page 19: ...witch ON when using the freeze mix function 8 TC time code mode switch 2 Sets the mode for advancing time code values when the TC mode switch 1 9 has been set to PRESET F RUN The time code advances continuously whether or not the camcorder is recording Use this setting to align the time code value with real time SET Use this setting to set the time code or user bit value R RUN The time code value ...

Page 20: ...mple to replace the battery pack DUR DURATION Displays the recording time of the current cut OFF TC Switches off the recording time display If however in advanced menu 6 you set the time code display item TC IND to ON see page 87 then the VCR time data time code counter or user bit value is displayed 0 ClipLink CONTINUE button When restart ClipLink shooting press this button to add the new clip at...

Page 21: ...gh pass filter in the microphone circuit reducing wind noise Normally leave the switch in the OFF position 6 MATRIX switch Selects the color matrix setting to change the picture color adjustment H SAT Colors are emphasized FL Colors appear normal even when shooting under fluorescent lighting STD The color matrix in standard setting is used Normally leave the switch in this position 7 HYPER GAIN sw...

Page 22: ... ClipLink function Note The RM 81 cannot be connected 6 Viewfinder front to back position locking knob Loosen this knob to adjust the front to back position of the viewfinder See page 34 7 Fitting for optional microphone holder You can fit an optional CAC 12 Microphone Holder here See page 35 8 Video light connector A video light with a maximum power consumption of 30 W such as the Anton Bauer Ult...

Page 23: ...y dealer Rear section 1 Cassette holder Power the camcorder and press the EJECT button to open the lid Insert the cassette and close the lid by pressing the indication PUSH 2 GEN LOCK IN gen lock video input connector BNC When synchronizing the camcorder to an external signal input a reference video signal VBS or BS 1 Cassette holder 2 GEN LOCK IN connector 3 TC IN connector 4 TC OUT connector 5 S...

Page 24: ...e image being shot or played back as S video signals Connect to the S video input connector on an external VCR or video monitor 6 MONITOR OUT output connector Outputs the image being shot or played back as composite video signals Connect to the video input connector on an external VCR or video monitor Note The output signal from this connector may discontinue when switching the operation between r...

Page 25: ...this position is selected for a microphone other than 48 V microphone the microphone may be damaged MIC center position For connecting any microphone other than 48 V microphone LINE left position For connecting an external audio signal source such as a stereo amplifier 6 WRR synthesized tuner connector 7 pin Insert the WRR 855A synthesized tuner into the CA WR855 Camera Adaptor and connect the CA ...

Page 26: ...using ring 2 Manual zoom control 3 Iris ring 4 F f fixing knob 5 F f adjustment ring 6 Zoom remote control connector 7 Focus remote control connector 8 ZOOM selector 9 Iris selector 0 Instant automatic iris button Power zoom switch RET button MACRO button and ring VTR button Filter attaching thread ...

Page 27: ...atic iris control setting The automatic setting is maintained as long as you hold the button down Power zoom switch Use this to carry out a power zoom W end zoom toward wide angle T end zoom toward telephoto Pressing the switch harder increases the zoom speed RET return button This allows you to check the video signal as follows When the internal VCR is in recording pause mode press this button to...

Page 28: ...when the battery capacity is low 2 TAKE TALLY indicator orange When using the ClipLink function while shooting this indicator lights when the TAKE button 6 on page 11 has been pressed to set a Mark IN point and goes out when a Mark OUT point is set Note You can switch the scan size of the DXF 701WS 701WSCE in accordance with the aspect ratio selected on the camera or camcorder However it operates ...

Page 29: ...essories here 8 Tally lamp When the TALLY switch is in the ON position this operates in the same way as the REC TALLY indicators 3 9 Eyepiece release catch To view the viewfinder screen directly press this catch and hinge up the eyepiece 0 BRIGHT brightness control This adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image See page 106 CONTRAST control This adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder image Se...

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Page 31: ...verage service life of about two years however operation in ClipLink mode will shorten the lifetime until about one year when the DSBK 301 is fitted Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery 1 Turn the POWER switch on 2 Press down the catch at the top of the battery cover and open the cover 3 Take out the lithium battery 4 Reverse step 3 to insert a replacement lithium battery Make sure that the...

Page 32: ...re to fit the lens Note Be sure to turn off the power before fitting the lens 1 Remove the retaining rubber which prevents the lens mount from coming loose then raise the lens fixing lever and remove the lens mount cap 2 With the lens fixing lever turned fully counterclockwise push in the lens aligning the projection on the lens with the cutout on the camcorder 3 Supporting the lens turn the lens ...

Page 33: ...his camcorder head has a 12 pin LENS connector If the lens cable has a 6 pin connector fit an adaptor cable LO 612 manufactured by Canon or ECF 124 manufactured by Fujinon or equivalent If using a 2 3 lens Fit the lens using the optional LO 32BMT 2 3 lens adapter Fitting optional filters Loosen the lens hood fixing screw to remove the lens hood then attach the filter ...

Page 34: ...finder left to right position fixing ring then pulling up the retaining catch slide the viewfinder out To fit the viewfinder Reverse the removal procedure You need not hold the viewfinder stopper up Left eye adaptor By fitting a left eye adaptor you can use the camcorder with your left eye to the viewfinder Note You cannot stow the camcorder attached with a left eye adaptor in the LC 421 Carrying ...

Page 35: ...rophone holder Remove the two microphone holder retaining screws M4 6 from the viewfinder remove the microphone holder then replace the screws in their original positions Fitting the optional CAC 12 Microphone Holder Remove the two retaining screws M3 8 for the optional microphone holder then use these screws to attach the CAC 12 Microphone Holder Fitting an optional microphone Use the following p...

Page 36: ...onsumption of 30 W If you connect the video light to the video light connector on the DSR 300 300P page 22 and set the LIGHT switch to AUTO page 12 you can turn the light on and off automatically as you start and stop VCR operation The output of the video light connector on the DSR 300 300P is controlled to 12 V even when the camcorder is supplied with 12 V or more power through the DC IN connecto...

Page 37: ...ugh the grip as shown in the figure and replace the cover When using equipment other than the camcorder for power supply Break off projections A and B on the camcorder See step 1 of the previous section When using a video light with a long cable Insert the cable into the grip from the front hole and take out from the rear hole as shown in the figure Projection B Projection A ...

Page 38: ...procedure for fitting the supplied shoulder strap to the camcorder 1 Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting 2 Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the other side of the grip in the same way 2 Hook the clip over a shoulder strap fitting Removing the shoulder strap Open the cover of the clip and move the clip downwards to release it from the fitting ...

Page 39: ...microphone system including a WRT 810A 830A UHF Wireless Microphone and a WRR 810A 855A 860A UHF Portable Tuner to record sound For details on using the wireless microphone system see the operating instructions for the microphone and tuner To connect a WRR 855A 1 Open the cover of the WRR connector 2 Insert the WRR 855A into the CA WR855 3 Fit the attachment plate on the rear side of the CA WR855 ...

Page 40: ...n the screws 2 Loosen the adjustment screws 3 Adjust the metal fitting position for a battery pack to be attached and tighten the adjustment screws to fix its position 4 Attach the holder kit two fittings and four screws supplied with the tuner to the WRR tuner fitting one for the upper position and the other for the lower position 5 Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting For details about the W...

Page 41: ...rection of the arrow Pin Fitting to a Tripod First fit the VCT U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod then mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor Removal Note After removing the camcorder if the tripod adaptor pin has not returned to its original position hold down the red button and move the lever in the direction of the arrow to return the pin to its original position It is not possible to mount a ...

Page 42: ...gages correctly push forward until it locks into place Notes Turn the viewfinder downward slide it fully rearward and to the left then fix before stowing When an optional microphone ECM 670 672 C 74 etc is attached loosen the microphone fixing screws move the microphone to the lowest position and fix before stowing Lever Example of fully stowed carrying case DSR 300 300P Camcorder This can be stor...

Page 43: ...DSR 300 300P BNC cable Video input connector BNC cable Camcorder 2 Camcorder 1 DSR 300 300P Sync signal output connector BNC cable BNC cable Connections Connecting a Number of Camcorders When using two or more synchronized camcorders connect an external sync signal to the GEN LOCK IN connector supplying a VBS or BS signal The camcorder will then operate synchronized to this signal You can adjust t...

Page 44: ...ible after recharging To prolong the life of battery packs store them in a cool place about 20 C 68 F and charge in a place with an ambient temperature between 10 C and 30 C 50 F to 86 F At low temperatures the usable time of battery packs decreases When the ambient temperature is 0 C 32 F usable time decreases by about 10 However the usable time is affected by the power consumption of the connect...

Page 45: ...harged internal battery pack then remove the DC output cable of the external battery from the DC IN connector The power source will switch to the internal battery pack To use an external battery again connect a fully charged external battery to the DC IN connector before unloading the internal battery pack The power source will switch to the external battery Continuous operation when operating wit...

Page 46: ... Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System You can equip the camcorder with a special battery mount which the Anton Bauer Corporation has developed for its Intelligent Battery System and Ultralight System When the camcorder is used with an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum series battery the remaining battery capacity is shown numerically in the viewfinder display Contact your Sony dealer for more informati...

Page 47: ...button POWER switch ZEBRA button Continued 1 Hunting This occurs if the automatic iris function is not able to reach a stable state and as a result the image brightness keeps changing alternately lighter and darker 2 Depth of field This is the range over which the subject is sharply in focus Filter setting Lighting conditions Studio halogen lighting incandescent sunrise and sunset 2 5600K 1 8 ND S...

Page 48: ...t up the VCR section according to your shooting objectives then start recording During recording the REC TALLY indicator s in the viewfinder light s and REC appears on the viewfinder screen Depending on the setting of the REC TIME switch see page 20 you can display the total recording time or the length of the current cut on the viewfinder screen You can use the AUDIO LEVEL knob on the front to ma...

Page 49: ...ink Shooting page 65 Notes on using cassettes Before storing the cassette rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case preferably on end instead of flat on its side The storage case of a DVCAM cassette is specially designed to eusure a long period storage of the tape Storing a cassette in any other condition not rewound out of its case etc may cause the vide...

Page 50: ...deocassette Recorder to the ES 7 EditStation for editing purposes there must be about at least 40 seconds of recording on the tape before the IN point To perform editing without problems it is recommended that you pre record at least 40 seconds of color bar signals at the beginning of the tape This section describes basic recording operations using the internal VCR Notes When you will not perform ...

Page 51: ...ndow If it is shown do not use the equipment until the HUMID indication disappears Continued 2 Press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and insert the cassette Make sure that the cassette s REC SAVE switch is set to REC then check for tape slack before loading the cassette For details on handling cassettes see Cassettes for the DSR 300 300P on page 49 Inserting a standard size cassette P...

Page 52: ...vent the cassette holder from closing when you press down on it Internal parts of the camcorder may become bent or otherwise damaged if you attempt to close the cassette holder after inserting a mini size cassette in the wrong direction such as with the cassette turned backside front so the reel holes face the cassette holder window or with the cassette turned sideways so that a short side enters ...

Page 53: ... the VTR button on the camcorder or lens For instructions on continuing to record after a pause see Back Space Editing page 55 To stop recording Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens then press the STOP button With this state it is impossible to start back space editing To remove the cassette Check that the power is on then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and remove the ...

Page 54: ... external VCR Press the RET button on the lens when the internal VCR is in recording or no cassette is inserted in the internal VCR While holding it down you can see the return video from the external VCR Switch Setting VTR TRIGGER switch PARALLEL EXT VTR OUTPUT switch Set depending on the connected VCR Audio input level setting switch on the connected VCR 20 dB Recording When the battery is getti...

Page 55: ...4 Press the PLAY button The recorded contents are displayed on the viewfinder screen Back Space Editing Operation Step Restart an interrupted recording see step 2 above Check the recorded contents Stop recording Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens then press the STOP button This section describes the steps for recording several scenes continuously 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 pages 51 to 53 in ...

Page 56: ...ned off or replace the battery during this interval as the automatic recording continuity will be lost Note also that the recording continuity is lost in the following cases If the POWER switch is turned on and off repeatedly If the camcorder is left powered off for several hours If the camcorder is subject to severe vibration while powered off If for any other reason the automatic recording conti...

Page 57: ...CTER switch to ON when using only the viewfinder for freeze mix operation 2 Perform steps 2 to 10 from Basic Procedure for Shooting page 47 3 Play back the tape on which the image to be used for framework alignment has been recorded and press the MENU switch to ON position The following indication appears on the screen PLAY mFREEZE MIX ONmPUSH EXIT MENU YESmPUSH For details of the playback operati...

Page 58: ...ue point If you press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens during recording review the camcorder stops the recording review and starts recording In this case when ClipLink mode is oFF it is impossible to start back space editing Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder You can view a monochrome playback of the recording in the viewfinder 1 Turn the power on 2 Load a cassette 3 Press the PL...

Page 59: ...2k F8 48k Time value indication DISPLAY switch Type of time value DISPLAY switch setting Counter of tape transport time COUNTER Time code TC User bits U BIT H MIN SEC 1 dB 2 PB DATE NDF EXT LK HOLD CLIP TAPE BATT DIAG E F RF SERVO HUMID SLACK Li 40 30 12 0 IP CL CONT OVER OVER WARNING RESET MENU SET LIGHT DISPLAY ON OFF COUNTER TC U BIT 20 DVCAM F8 32k F8 48k 2 1 Counter The camcorder uses three t...

Page 60: ...SET HYPER GAIN PARALLEL PRESET DATE TIME F RUN REGEN F RUN R RUN SET INT ONLY EXT ONLY FRONT VJ MIC WRR REAR MIX EXT VBS COMPONENT MONITOR SELECT Y C SET ClipLink CONTINUE ADVANCE SHIFT CH 1 CH 2 ON OFF FRONT MIC LOW CUT ON OFF MONITOR OUT CHARACTER ON OFF AUTO MAN MATRIX FL H SAT STD CH 2 Operation Step Select a digit Press the SHIFT button Each time you press the SHIFT button the next digit to t...

Page 61: ...RESET MENU SET button The display returns to 00 00 00 00 Operation Step Adjust the discrepancy bestrewn time code value and real time Select the drop frame mode Need not adjust the discrepancy between time code value and real time Select the non drop frame mode Continued This section describes the steps for setting time code recording methods for particular shooting conditions and setting initial ...

Page 62: ...moved from the camcorder between shootings 1 Set the TC mode switch 1 to REGEN Time code advance is automatically set to R RUN even if the TC mode switch 2 has been set to F RUN 2 Perform steps 1 to 6 of Starting Back Space Editing at Any Tape Position on page 55 When the camcorder is at the recording pause state the recorded time code is read from the tape and synchronized to the internal time co...

Page 63: ...code signals to an external reference signal If the reference camcorder is gen locked to an external reference signal any other connected camcorders are gen locked to the same reference signal To edit and compile a recording that is shot using multiple camcorders it is necessary to synchronize the video and time code of the various camcorders by gen lock GEN LOCK IN Reference video signal TC IN Re...

Page 64: ...w The internal time code generator will maintain its externally synchronized state even after you disconnect the reference time code signal The precision of this synchronization phase alignment of time codes depends on the precision of the camcorder s sync signal generator Notes After setting up external synchronization allow a few seconds for the camcorder s sync signal generator to stabilize bef...

Page 65: ... SEC FRM 1 dB 2 PB DATE NDF EXT LK HOLD CLIP TAPE BATT DIAG E F RF SERVO HUMID SLACK Li 40 30 12 0 IP CL CONT OVER OVER WARNING RESET MENU SET LIGHT DISPLAY ON OFF COUNTER TC U BIT 20 DVCAM F8 32k F8 48k REC TIME SKIN DTL EXT VTR OUTPUT VTR TRIGGER AUDIO LEVEL AUDIO SELECT AUDIO IN CH 1 LITHIUM BATT MENU TTL DUR ON OFF OFF TTL RESET HYPER GAIN PARALLEL PRESET DATE TIME F RUN REGEN F RUN R RUN SET ...

Page 66: ...n be recorded in a 4 Kbit cassette memory and up to 198 clips Index Pictures can be recorded in a 16 Kbit cassette memory 3 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 switch to AUTO or MANUAL see page 52 4 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens Recording begins when the TALLY indicator stays lit after blinking for a moment The camcorder enters ClipLink continue mode in which back space editing is p...

Page 67: ...r supply connector connected to a battery pack or AC outlet while the POWER switch is still set to ON as this may cause the ClipLink function to operate abnormally Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF before disconnecting the power supply Setting Editing Points While Shooting You can use the TAKE button to record a time code for a Cue point or a Mark IN OUT point Setting Mark IN OUT points as yo...

Page 68: ...res of each Mark IN point are recorded onto the tape when the DSBK 301 is fitted Setting Cue points as you shoot The following data is recorded onto the cassette when you specify a Cue point to highlight a scene Time codes HH MM SS for Rec IN OUT points Time codes HH MM SS frame for Cue points Scene number The scene number counter is automatically incremented with each Rec OUT point specification ...

Page 69: ...indications do not appear in the display window access the VCR menu and set ClipLink function to on see page 97 Make sure there are enough capacity for recording clips see page 17 CLIP and IP when the DSBK 301 is fitted appear in the display window Remaining clips Check point 6 To finish shooting press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens This stops recording operation During recording pause in...

Page 70: ...IN and Mark OUT points are recorded into cassette memory The Index Pictures for the recorded scene are recorded after the recorded scene when the DSBK 301 is fitted Repeat steps 5 and 6 to start recording the next scene The Index Pictures are recorded onto the tape as described below when the DSBK 301 is fitted When all Index Pictures are recorded at the end of the recordings When two or more seri...

Page 71: ...er a previous recording Previous recording New recording Previous Index Pictures erased New Index Pictures are recorded when the DSBK 301 is fitted ClipLink log data overwritten by new data Previous Index Pictures retained but invalid New Index Pictures are recorded when the DSBK 301 is fitted New recording Previous recording ClipLink log data overwritten by new data ...

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Page 73: ...titling screen See the section Viewfinder Basic Menu on page 78 Advanced menu This provides settings for the center marker zebra pattern viewfinder screen indications and so forth See the section Viewfinder Advanced Menu on page 83 Changing the Viewfinder Display Use the buttons and switches shown in the following figure to switch the viewfinder display among the normal indications basic menu page...

Page 74: ...er the picture being shot c Displayed only when an external VCR is connected Viewfinder Normal Indications The significance of each of the indications shown in the figure is as follows 1 VCR operation status indication This indicates the VCR s current operation status REC PLAY etc 2 TAKE CUE indication This displays a TAKE or CUE indication when using the ClipLink function for recording TAKE When ...

Page 75: ...as follows VCR warning indication This shows warning indications about operation or status of the VCR Indication Tape remaining F 30 At least 30 minutes 30 25 25 30 minutes 25 20 20 25 minutes 20 15 15 20 minutes 15 10 10 15 minutes 10 5 5 10 minutes 5 0 2 5 minutes 5 0 flashing 0 2 minutes Indication Meaning NO TAPE There is no tape loaded REC INHIBIT The tape is in the recording inhibited state ...

Page 76: ...ayed BARS Displayed whenever color bars are displayed OFF Not displayed If the clock indication is displayed during recording it is recorded onto the image Indication Filter setting 3200a 1 3200K 56ND 2 5600K 1 8ND 5600 3 5600K 56ND 4 5600K 1 64ND Example indication Meaning 18 dB Gain setting is 18 dB DPR 18 dB The DPR function is enabled In this case the DPR function approximately doubles the gai...

Page 77: ...en the SHUTTER switch has been set to ON the shutter speed or CLS frequency set in basic menu page 1 is displayed here Status Indications If you set the MENU switch to STATUS while a menu is being displayed the camcorder s current setting status will be shown in this display area T A 3200K R S STD R X STD OFF E I I I I T C H A C W A M D OFF S S BATT 13 0 V a When both the DCC and DynaLatitude func...

Page 78: ...l To change settings Align the cursor to the desired item using the MENU switch and turn the MENU dial You can change settings only with the MENU dial Press and turn the MENU dial to align the cursor to the desired item and press the MENU dial To reset any item to its shipped settings press the MENU dial for 2 seconds Item Settings A IRIS Sets a base value for auto adjustment of lens iris 1 0 0 5 ...

Page 79: ...ow level DL LEV Sets the DynaLatitude level Item Settings SC PHASE Sub carrier phase adjustment for when the camcorder is genlocked a 000 normal value to 999 H PHASE Horizontal phase adjustment for when the camcorder is genlocked a 000 to 100 normal value to 199 Item Settings MARKER Sets marker display ON OFF ON normal value OFF Markers are displayed when this setting is ON and is not displayed wh...

Page 80: ...assette name number below Current cassette name number 3 Turn the MENU dial until the desired character appears and press it 4 Turn the MENU dial to move the text entry arrow 5 Return to step 3 and repeat the text entry procedure 6 After completing text entry move the text entry cursor to the parenthesis position The display changes as follows MARK CUE MARK CHG REEL NO mWRITE YESmPUSH DEF 7 Check ...

Page 81: ...ording press the MENU switch or MENU dial to clear the title display Entering the title page 6 1 Press the MENU switch or turn the MENU dial as necessary to display basic menu page 6 title setting display in the viewfinder mTITLE SET YESmPUSH If a title is already present it appears on this screen 2 Press and turn the MENU dial until the desired character appears and press it The character cycles ...

Page 82: ...ayed if there is a problem on the sync signal input to the GEN LOCK IN connector Input a proper sync signal and then perform error checking mCHECK DIAG YESmPUSH To perform error checking Press the MENU dial The error checking performs on the digital signal processing DSP and memory circuits and the results are displayed When no error is detected OK appears Example If an abnormality is detected in ...

Page 83: ...he MENU dial to blink the cursor and press the MENU switch to move the cursor among the menu items While the cursor is blinking you can move the cursor by turning the MENU dial To change settings This operation is the same as for the basic menus For a description of basic menu operations see page 78 To reinitialize all settings in the advanced menu to their factory defaults 1 Align the cursor to A...

Page 84: ...NE OFF BARS SMPTE REMOTE1 REC REMOTE2 MARK BAUD RATE 38400 EXIT MENU YESmPUSH T C G 2 3 4 5 6 1 0 0 N D 0 4 1 8 0 9 0 1 0 0 M A S 1 0 0 0 S 1 1 8 9 M 0 mPAGE10 NEXTm PREVm4 SAT 0 HUE 0 SKIN SAT O SKIN HUE 0 EXIT MENU YESmPUSH a Set the cursor to the page number blinking and turn the MENU dial b Set the cursor to EXIT MENU and press the MENU dial c The menu configuration differs according to the co...

Page 85: ... with FILTER knob settings Only two adjustment values A and B are stored in memory 2 4FL Correspondence with FILTER knob settings Each of the four knob settings can be used to set A and B adjustment values for a total of eight settings TONE Selects whether or not to output a 1 kHz audio signal with the color bars when the OUTPUT DL DCC has been set to BARS ON normal value Output audio signal OFF D...

Page 86: ...Advanced menu page 5 PAGE5 NEXTm PREVm4 mSS IND ALWAYS LL IND ON IRIS IND ON GAIN IND ON FILTER IND ON WHITE IND ON SKIN IND ON EXIT MENU YESmPUSH REC TIME Selects whether to show the recording time TTL of the internal VCR or of the external VCR VF SDTL Sets the detail level of images on the viewfinder screen displayed when using a viewfinder other than the DXF 701 701CE 701WS 701WSCE Item Setting...

Page 87: ...Current camera ID 3 Press and turn the MENU dial to enter the desired characters The displayed character changes as you turn the dial 4 Return to step 2 and repeat the text entry procedure 5 When you have finished entering the text press and turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to the parenthesis position This clears the displayed menu and returns to the normal indications Advanced menu page 7 PA...

Page 88: ...lectable AE s F stop value F16 Selectable ON DynaLatitude OFF DCC F stop value indication ON OFF ON ON ON ON Filter indication Clock indication ON ON OFF OFF Advanced menu page 8 PAGE8 NEXTm PREVm4 SET CLOCK W VTR CLOCK IND OFF mDATE MODE YY MM DD TIME MODE 12hours EXIT MENU YESmPUSH Note Use the VCR menu to set the date and time see page 93 Item Settings CLOCK IND Selects whether or not to displa...

Page 89: ...ts the vertical detail 99 to 0 normal value to 99 99 to 0 normal value to 99 DTL FREQ Adjusts the central frequency of the detail LL L M normal value H HH Item Settings SAT Adjusts the saturation of the image 99 to 0 normal value to 99 Negative adjustment values decrease the saturation and positive adjustment values increase the saturation HUE Adjusts the hue of the image 99 to 0 normal value to 9...

Page 90: ...h time you press upward the MENU switch the status display cycles through the status pages and playback display in the order page 2 page 3 the playback display containing the current settings and page 1 Status display page 2 P L A T C R 2 3 4 5 6 1 0 0 Y P LOG 2 3 U T E S R S 0 EV 0 L CK 0 E CH 0 I L A T 1 100 I L B R T T S A D M S S W A 0 Status display page 3 P L A T C R 2 3 4 5 6 1 0 0 W A Y P ...

Page 91: ... 95 Selection of ClipLink function 211 Page 97 Audio recording mode selection 212 Page 97 Audio reference level selection 213 Page 98 Fade in fade out setting for the audio recording start and stop points 214 Page 98 Use setup add DSR 300 only 220 Page 99 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Setting on the VCR Section VCR Menu Operation Menu No Real time clock and calendar settings Cumulative hour c...

Page 92: ...ING RESET MENU SET LIGHT DISPLAY ON OFF COUNTER TC U BIT 20 DVCAM F8 32k F8 48k REC TIME SKIN DTL EXT VTR OUTPUT VTR TRIGGER AUDIO LEVEL AUDIO SELECT AUDIO IN CH 1 LITHIUM BATT MENU TTL DUR ON OFF OFF TTL RESET HYPER GAIN PARALLEL PRESET DATE TIME F RUN REGEN F RUN R RUN SET INT ONLY EXT ONLY FRONT VJ MIC WRR REAR MIX EXT VBS COMPONENT MONITOR SELECT Y C SET ClipLink CONTINUE ADVANCE SHIFT CH 1 CH...

Page 93: ...be displayed in the time value indication see page 59 in the following way On the DSR 300 Displayed in mmddyyyy format Example 10081998 On the DSR 300P Displayed in ddmmyyyy format Example 08101998 Menu 201 Checking the Total Operating Power On Hours 1 Display menu 201 and press the SHIFT button Pressing the SHIFT button cycles through the following display items 2 Check the indication then press ...

Page 94: ...y name is displayed then press the ADVANCE button Pressing the ADVANCE button cycles through the following indications nI n LI n Antn n Auto a To use the Anton Bauer Magnum Battery System a special battery mount developed by Anton Bauer Corporation is required For details contact an Anton Bauer dealer or your Sony dealer 3 Press the RESET MENU SET button and then the MENU button The settings are r...

Page 95: ...w and the video and audio recording qualities Preparations for testing Make preparations as shown in the table below To perform the auto check 1 Display menu 210 2 Press the SHIFT button to make the auto check function indication oFF start blinking then press the ADVANCE button to change the indication to on To cancel the auto check function press the MENU button to close the menu 3 Press the RESE...

Page 96: ...ee step 7 Display Diagnostic result At good VCR s internal operations are normal If the video and audio recording qualities are normal the unit is ready for use At ng 01 There may be a problem in the VCR or the cassette Contact your Sony dealer At ng 02 There may be a problem in VCR s internal operations or data loading from the tape Clean the video heads using the DVM 12CL Cleaning Cassette see p...

Page 97: ...udio recording mode Example 32 4 channel mode with 32 kHz sampling frequency 3 Press the RESET MENU SET button and then the MENU button The settings are recorded and display window returns to the display shown before the VCR menu 212 48 Menu 211 Selecting ClipLink Function This setting must be made when not using the ClipLink function For details of the ClipLink function see ClipLink Shooting page...

Page 98: ...ystem containing both consumer DV and professional equipment setting the audio reference level to 12 dB is recommended Changing the audio reference level setting from 20 dB or 18 dB to 12 dB increases the audio recording level by 8 dB or 6 dB whether the AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 switch is set to AUTO or MANUAL Menu 214 Setting Fade In Fade Out for the Audio Recording Start and Stop Points You can re...

Page 99: ...FF indication start blinking then press the ADVANCE button to change the setting to on 3 Press the RESET MENU SET button and then the MENU button The settings are recorded and display window returns to the display shown before the VCR menu During recording the signal of the image being shot contains setup add when it is output from the camcorder s S VIDEO OUT and MONITOR OUT connectors During play...

Page 100: ...and tones remain natural The color of light emitted varies from one light source to another and as the lighting changes the apparent color of an illuminated subject changes It is therefore necessary to adjust the white balance each time the principal lighting source changes Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value in Memory You can save two white balance values in separate memories A and B Unless...

Page 101: ...HT TRY AGAIN Light level is too low Increase the illumination level open the iris or use the GAIN switch to increase the video signal level Check the setting of the FILTER control After these checks retry the adjustment AUTO WHITE NG TRY AGAIN The subject is not white or the lighting level is too high Use a white subject Lower the illumination level stop down the iris or use the GAIN switch to dec...

Page 102: ... sunrise or before sunset Fluorescent light warm white 4 000 3 500 Studio lighting 3 200 Halogen lamps and video lights Yellow light 3 000 2 500 Thirty minutes after sunrise or before sunset Incandescent lighting Sodium street lighting Sunrise or sunset Candlelight Red light 2 000 Using the ATW Auto Tracing White Balance Function The ATW function continuously adjusts the white balance automaticall...

Page 103: ... Black Balance Adjustment Correct adjustment of the black a balance is important for optimum operation of a camcorder It is necessary when using the camcorder for the first time or after a significant period out of use and also when there has been a sudden change in temperature The adjustment value is saved in memory and readjustment is not normally necessary after powering the camcorder off or si...

Page 104: ...e shutter speed reduces blurring when shooting a fast moving subject It is also possible to reduce flicker when shooting under fluorescent lighting by changing the shutter speed CLS Clear Scan function When shooting a computer screen or projected image horizontal bands may appear in the camcorder image This is because the vertical scan frequency of the computer generated image is different from th...

Page 105: ...ge reduce the frequency and if there is a white band increase the frequency To return from the basic menu to the normal indications Press the MENU switch as many times as necessary until the normal indications appear The new setting of the shutter speed or clear scan frequency appears in the normal screen display When shooting is finished Set the SHUTTER switch to the OFF position The SHUTTER indi...

Page 106: ...rom 3 to 0 diopters1 default when shipped is 0 diopters Using an optional part allows you to modify the adjustment range to 2 to 1 diopters or 0 5 to 3 diopters For details consult your Sony dealer Contrast and brightness adjustment Carry out these adjustments with the color bars displayed 1 Set the OUTPUT DL DCC switch to the BARS position The color bars appear in the viewfinder 2 Watching the co...

Page 107: ... Place the supplied flange focal length adjustment test chart at a range of about 3 meters 10 feet and adjust the lighting so that an appropriate video output level is obtained with the iris at f 1 4 4 Loosen the screw of the Ff adjustment ring 5 Set the ZOOM selector to the M position 6 Move the manual zoom control to the telephoto position 7 Turn the focusing ring so that the test chart is in fo...

Page 108: ...ayed in advanced menu page 4 see page 86 When the subject is a person Adjust the iris manually so that the zebra pattern appears on the highlights of the subject s face For other subjects Adjust the iris manually so that the zebra pattern appears on the most important parts of the subject Adjustment method Operation Automatic adjustment mode The iris is adjusted automatically to adapt to changes i...

Page 109: ...e Reducing the size of the image After completing steps 1 to 4 above if you wish to reduce the size of the image turn the MACRO ring back slightly then use the manual zoom control again to focus the image 1 F f MACRO S M ZOOM 4 2 3 Adjusting the Iris Sensitivity You usually need not adjust the iris sensitivity because lenses are equipped with iris sensitivity adjustment function In auto iris mode ...

Page 110: ...X switch to FL See page 21 This eliminates the blue green cast and restores natural hues Shooting conditions When shooting bright areas mixed with dark areas Example A person indoors looking through a window at a bright landscape outdoors Set DL to ON in the advanced menu page 2 and then set the OUTPUT DL DCC switch to CAM DL See page 85 Prevents white breakup and color faults in bright areas When...

Page 111: ...N DTL SET button again to display the cursor Return to step 2 4 Turn the MENU dial to change the SKIN AREA value 99 to 99 so that the zebra pattern may be displayed in the target area Use basic menu page 1 to set the correction level see page 78 You can also change color in the designated area see the following section Adjusting Color in the Specified Area You can adjust the color of the specified...

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Page 113: ...erating Putting a cloth for example over the unit can cause excessive internal heat build up Operation and storage Avoid storing or operating the unit in the following conditions In excessive heat or cold operating temperature range 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Remember that in summer in warm climates the temperature inside a car with the windows closed can easily exceed 50 C 122 F In damp or dusty l...

Page 114: ...STOP PLAY and EJECT buttons function Replacing the video heads If cleaning the video heads fails to restore picture quality the heads may be due for replacement Keep a check of the hours of head drum operation with normal use the heads should need replacing after about 1 500 hours of use When the heads need replacement contact your Sony dealer Check the hours of head drum operation using the VCR m...

Page 115: ...your Sony dealer Continuousa RF a a a Servo lock lost Recording continues but quality is poor Power off and consult your Sony dealer SERVO Continuousa a a a Condensa tion on head drum The VCR stops and all operations are inhibited except eject Without powering off wait until the HUMID indication disappears HUMID Continuous The tape cannot be wound properly Operation stops Consult your Sony dealer ...

Page 116: ...move the cassette before moving the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place Before inserting a cassette turn the power on and check that the HUMID indication is not showing in the display window If it is showing wait do not insert a cassette until the HUMID indication disappears You can save waiting time if you keep the camcorder powered For details of cassette insertion and removal see t...

Page 117: ...arge the battery pack page 44 It is not possible to eject the cassette The POWER switch is turned off The battery pack is exhausted Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one page 44 Press on the PUSH indication to close the holder solidly and then press the EJECT button page 51 The playback sound does not hear The video heads are dirty The playback picture quality is poor The playback pict...

Page 118: ...k shooting is allowed in menu 211 CONT is displayed in the display window and the time code generator is in the REGEN mode Only the REGEN mode can be used for ClipLink shooting If you will not perform ClipLink shooting set the ClipLink function to oFF see page 97 The time code value does not advance though the TC mode switch 1 or 2 is set to the F RUN or DATE TIME Troubleshooting ...

Page 119: ... 494 vertical DSR 300 752 horizontal 582 vertical DSR 300P Imaging area 6 4 4 8 mm corresponds to 1 2 inch picture tube Built in filter settings 1 3200K 2 5600K 1 8ND 3 5600K 4 5600K 1 64ND Lens mount Sony 1 2 inch bayonet mount Signal standards EIA standard signal NTSC color system DSR 300 CCIR standard signal PAL color system DSR 300P Scanning system 525 lines 2 1 interlace DSR 300 625 lines 2 1...

Page 120: ...approx 2 lb 6 oz including lens hood External dimensions 110 186 mm diameter length 43 8 73 8 inches with lens hood focused at infinity DXF 701WS 701WSCE Viewfinder Picture tube 1 5 inch monochrome Indicators REC TALLY 2 BATT SHUTTER GAIN UP Resolution 600 TV lines Power supply 12 V DC Power consumption 2 1 W Mass 660 g approx 1 lb 7 oz Maximum external dimensions 236 W 85 H 219 D mm 93 8 33 8 85 ...

Page 121: ...F 300PF 300K 300PK Battery products BP L40 L60 L60A L90 L90A Battery Pack NP 1B BP 90A Battery Pack BC 1WD 1WDCE 410 410CE Battery Charger BC L50 L100 L100CE Battery Charger AC power supply CMA 8A 8ACE AC Adaptor AC 550 550CE DN1 DN2A AC Adaptor Synthesized tuner products CA WR855 Camera Adaptor WRR 810A 855A 860A UHF Synthesized Tuner Microphone products ECM 670 672 Electret Condenser Microphone ...

Page 122: ...O 8800 8800P U matic VCR CCZ A cable CCZQ A cable S VHS VCR DVCAM mini size cassette tape DVCAM standard size cassette tape BC 1WD 1WDCE Battery Charger AC DN1 AC Adaptor b NP 1B Battery Pack LC 300SFT Soft Carrying Case BC L100 L100CE Battery Charger CA WR855 Camera Adaptor WRR 855A UHF Synthesized Tuner RM LG1 Remote Control Unit DXF 41 41CE 4 inch Viewfinder a DSBK 301 Index Picture Bord AC DN2...

Page 123: ...load through extreme light reflections of polished objects or very bright lights Flicker Repeated change of brightness on the screen which is caused by frequency difference between the camera s scanning and the variations in the lightning Gen lock Abbreviation of generator lock It refers to the synchronization of a VCR to a reference sync signal HAD Hole Accumulated Diode A CCD sensor structure de...

Page 124: ...tain a higher resolution picture Sync This refers to the sync synchronization signal The sync signal is used as a reference signal for duplicating the scanning patterns recorded via a camera when playing back the recording on a monitor The sync signal actually includes two signals a horizontal sync signal and a vertical sync signal Time code The time code is a tape position information signal that...

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