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Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen

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Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST

or when the preset button on the RM-B150/B750 has
been pushed.

Displayed when ATW is being used.

Filter

This indicates the currently selected filter types.

D5600 indication

This appears when the electric 5600K color temperature
filter function has been activated on the FUNCTION 2
page of the MAINTENANCE menu.

Time code

This indicates the time code, user bits or other information
selected by the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY
switch settings.

For more information, see “Relationships between the
DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch settings and
the time counter displays” on page 33.

ID number

This indicates the ID number selected from ID 1 to ID 4.
The ID number is recorded together with the color bars.

Date and time

This indicates the date and time of recording, which are
recorded together with the color bars.

Model name and serial number

This indicates the model name and serial number of the
camcorder, which are recorded together with the color
bars.

16:9 mode

This indicates the 16:9 mode.

5-2-2 Selecting the Display Items

To select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen
from the VF DISP 1 and VF DISP 2 pages of the USER
menu, turn on or off the indication next to each item.

To select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder
screen, proceed as follows:

Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.

The last accessed menu page appears on the
viewfinder screen.

Turn the MENU knob until the VF DISP 1 or VF DISP
2 page appears, and press the MENU knob to select the
page.

The current setting is displayed on the right of each
item.

VF DISP 1 page

You can select the following items to be displayed on
the screen on the VF DISP 1 or VF DISP 2 page.

VF DISP 1 page

1) The viewfinder display can be also turned on or off by using the

DISPLAY switch on the viewfinder.

2) For detailed information on the display mode, see

“5-2-3 Display

Modes and Setting Change Confirmation/Adjustment Progress
Messages” on page 80

VF DISP 2 page

CANCEL/PRST /
ESCAPE switch

MENU ON/OFF switch

MENU knob

Item

Description

VF DISP

Turning on or off the viewfinder
display

VF DISP MODE

Selecting the display mode

DISP EXTENDER

Extender indicator

DISP FILTER

Types of the ND and CC filters

DISP WHITE

White balance memory indicator

DISP GAIN

Gain indicator

DISP SHUTTER

Shutter speed and ECS mode
indicator

DISP AUDIO

Audio level indicator

DISP TAPE

Remaining tape indicator

DISP IRIS

Iris opening indicator

Item

Description

DISP ZOOM

Zoom position indicator

DISP COLOR
TEMP.

Displays the color temperature.

DISP BATT
REMAIN

Displays the battery voltage/
remaining capacity of an internal
battery pack or an external battery
connected to the DC IN
connector.

U04 VF DISP 1

VF DISP : ON

VF DISP MODE : 3

DISP EXTENDER : ON

DISP FILTER : ON

DISP WHITE : ON

DISP GAIN : ON

DISP SHUTTER : ON

DISP AUDIO : ON

DISP TAPE : ON

DISP IRIS : ON

Summary of Contents for Digital betacam DVW-970

Page 1: ...English 1st Edition TM The supplied CD ROM includes operation manuals for the DVW 970 970P Digital Camcorder English Japanese French German Italian Spanish and Chinese versions in PDF format For more details see 1 4 Using the CD ROM Manual on page 15 ...

Page 2: ...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 the USA and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTE...

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Page 6: ...19 2 4 Shooting and Recording Playback Functions 22 2 5 Menu Operating Section 27 2 6 Time Code System 29 2 7 Warnings and Indications 31 2 8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel 32 2 9 Indicators in the Viewfinder 34 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 1 About Cassette 35 3 1 1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette 35 3 1 2 Preventing Accidental Erasure 36 3 2 Recording 37 3 2 1 Basic Procedur...

Page 7: ...2 1 Shutter Modes 59 4 2 2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed 60 4 3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Ad justment 62 4 4 Adjusting the Audio Level 64 4 4 1 Manually Adjusting the Audio Input Level of the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 Connectors 64 4 4 2 Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the Front Microphone 65 4 4 3 Input level of audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 66 4 5 Setting the Tim...

Page 8: ...signing Functions to Assignable Switches 90 5 3 6 Setting the Date Time of the Internal Clock 92 5 3 7 Selecting the Lens File 93 5 3 8 Selecting the Aspect Ratio 93 5 3 9 Setting the CCD Scan Mode 94 5 3 10 Using UMID Data 96 5 4 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Set tings 99 Chapter 6 Saving and Loading User Setting Data 6 1 Saving and Loading User Files 100 6 1 1 Handling the Memory ...

Page 9: ...xternal Microphone 116 7 5 3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner for a UHF Wireless Microphone System 117 7 5 4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment 119 7 6 Tripod Mounting 119 7 7 Attaching Detaching the Shoulder Strap 120 7 8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position 121 7 9 Putting on the Rain Cover Not Supplied 121 7 10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit 122 Chapter 8 Maintenance 8 1 Testing the Camcord...

Page 10: ...10 Table of Contents Menu List 134 OPERATION Menu 134 PAINT Menu 140 MAINTENANCE Menu 145 FILE Menu 153 DIAGNOSIS Menu 155 About a Memory Stick 156 Index 158 ...

Page 11: ...a 24 fps2 progressive scan video can be recorded subjected to pull down 24P mode providing imaging quality close to that of film DVW 970 only 1 More precisely 29 97 fps 2 More precisely 23 98 fps Camera signal processing for high quality video The 14 bit A D converter provides stable high quality images and reliability The high performance electronic shutter allows you to select extended clear sca...

Page 12: ...ppears 1 LTC Longitudinal Time Code 2 VITC Vertical Interval Time Code Audio functions A slot in UHF portable tuner WRR 855A 855B not supplied can be attached Four channels of 20 bit digital audio can be recorded as well as four channels of 16 bit digital audio When an audio cable is connected to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors XLR 3 pin the audio signals input to the XLR 3 pin connectors are re...

Page 13: ...ore the REC button is pressed Picture Cache Function and to shoot pictures at intervals Interval Rec CBK FC01 Pull Down 24P Board for the DVW 970 only With the board installed a 24 fps progressive scan video can be recorded subjected to 2 3 pull down CBK SD01 SDI Output Board Installing the board enables SDI signal output from the VIDEO OUT connectors ...

Page 14: ...oard CBK MB01 Viewfinder related equipment Name Purpose Magnification Part No Fog proof filter 1 547 341 11 Lens assembly 2 8 D to 2 0 D A 8262 537 A Lens assembly 3 6 D to 0 8 D A 8262 538 A Lens assembly 3 6 D to 0 4 D A 8267 737 A Lens assembly 3 magnification 2 4 D to 0 5 D A 8314 798 A BKW 401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket AC power supply Battery Product Model name AC Adaptor AC 550 550CE AC Ad...

Page 15: ...emperature white flecks may appear on the screen 1 4 Using the CD ROM Manual The supplied CD ROM includes versions of the Operation Manual for the DVW 970 970P in English Japanese French German Italian Spanish and Chinese 1 4 1 CD ROM System Requirements The following are required to access the supplied CD ROM disc Computer PC with Intel Pentium CPU Installed memory 64 MB or more CD ROM drive 8 or...

Page 16: ... versions of the operation manuals English version Contact your Sony service representative When ordering be sure to specify the part number of the manual you want Note Part No Models covered 3 869 913 0X DVW 970 970P Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Micro...

Page 17: ... the adaptor To use an external battery connect its DC output cable to the DC IN connector c POWER switch This switch turns the main power supply on and off d LIGHT switch This determines how a video light connected to the LIGHT connector is turned on and off AUTO When the switch on the video light is in the on position putting the camcorder in recording mode turns the video light on automatically...

Page 18: ...the lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens in position f Lens mount cap Remove this cap by pushing up the lens locking lever When no lens is mounted keep this cap fitted for protection from dust g LENS connector 12 pin Fit the lens cable to this connector Contact your Sony representative for more information about the lens you can use h Tripod mount When using the camcorder on a tripod a...

Page 19: ...n hear the alarm sound through the earphone 1 E E Abbreviation of Electric to Electric In E E mode video and audio signals input to the camcorder are output after passing through internal electric circuits only This can be used to check input signals e MONITOR switch and CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch These switches together determine the channel selection for audio monitor output MONITOR switch and CH 1 2 ...

Page 20: ...1 CH 2 audio channel 1 and channel 2 recording level controls These controls adjust the audio levels of channels 1 and 2 when the AUDIO SELECT switches are set to MANUAL j AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 audio channel 1 and channel 2 adjustment method selection switches These switches select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 1 and 2 AUTO Select this setting for automatic adjustme...

Page 21: ...recorded on the cue track CH 1 Signal selected by the AUDIO IN CH 1 switch MIX Mixed signals selected by the AUDIO IN CH 1 and CH 2 switches CH 2 Signal selected by the AUDIO IN CH 2 switch m AUDIO OUT audio output connector XLR type 5 pin male This connector outputs the audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4 The MONITOR CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switches allow you to selec...

Page 22: ...e zebra pattern is displayed and stays OFF No zebra pattern is displayed MOMENT The zebra pattern is displayed and stays for 5 to 6 seconds The zebra pattern is factory set to indicate picture areas where the video level is approximately 70 You can use the setup menu to change the setting so that areas where the video level is 100 and above are also displayed at the same time 1 The zebra pattern a...

Page 23: ...from the viewfinder This indicator flashes when the battery level is running low or the disc is almost full l Viewfinder stopper Pull up this stopper to detach the viewfinder from the camera m LOCK knob To adjust the viewfinder position in the front rear direction loosen this knob and the viewfinder front rear positioning lever After adjustment retighten this knob and the viewfinder front rear pos...

Page 24: ...CAM Outputs the video signal from the camera When this is selected you can switch DCC1 on and off with this selector 1 DCC Dynamic Contrast Control Against a very bright background with the iris opening adjusted to the subject objects in the background will be lost in the glare The DCC function will suppress the high intensity and restore much of the lost detail and is particularly effective in th...

Page 25: ...or you can monitor the picture being shot by the camera or the picture played back by the VTR To choose between the composite video signal output and SDI signal output use the menu When synchronizing the time code of an external VTR with that of the camcorder connect this connector to the GENLOCK IN connector of the external VTR By installing the CBK SD01 extension board not supplied you can outpu...

Page 26: ... In such a case the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder lights This function is effective when a setting other than OFF is selected for the STBY OFF TIMER item on the VTR MODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu The STBY OFF TIMER item also allows you to select the length of time until the camcorder turns to power saving mode For detailed information see 3 5 Setting the Stand by off Timer During Rec Pau...

Page 27: ...by pressing and turning this knob Turn Turn this knob to change the page or change item settings c STATUS ON SEL OFF menu display on page selection display off switch To enable this switch set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF ON SEL Each time this switch is pushed upward a window to confirm the menu settings and status of the camcorde...

Page 28: ...EL PRST preset ESCAPE switch To enable this switch set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF CANCEL PRST Pushing this switch up to this position displays the message to confirm whether the previous settings are cancelled or settings are reset to their initial values depending on the menu operating condition Pushing this switch up to this po...

Page 29: ... the sub carrier phase This connector also accepts a return video signal You can display the return video signal in the viewfinder screen while holding the RET button down with RETURN VIDEO set to ON on the GENLOCK page of the OPERATION menu b TC IN time code input connector BNC type To synchronize the time code of this unit to an external time code input the reference time code to this connector ...

Page 30: ... set a new time code or to follow the already recorded time code PRESET Records time code with a preset initial value REGEN Records time code continuous with the existing time code recorded on the tape Regardless of the setting of the F RUN SET R RUN switch the camcorder operates in R RUN mode CLOCK Records time code synchronized to the internal clock Regardless of the setting of the F RUN SET R R...

Page 31: ...e viewfinder screen OFF The indications do not appear on the viewfinder screen Setting the MENU ON OFF switch to ON displays the menu on the viewfinder screen even if the DISPLAY switch is set to OFF c TALLY switch This switch controls the TALLY indicator as follows HIGH The TALLY indicator brightness is high OFF The TALLY indicator is disabled LOW The TALLY indicator brightness is low d BACK TALL...

Page 32: ... Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel Tape status battery status and audio level Tape status battery status and level indicators Close to end TAPE flashes End tape must be replaced TAPE and E flash Audio channel level meter When the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch is set to CH 1 2 the audio channel level 1 is displayed When the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch is set to CH 3 4 the audio channel level 3 is displ...

Page 33: ...e 8 3 Operation Warnings on page 129 Lights during playback Lights when the time code generator is on hold Lights in playback mode Lights when VITC is selected for the time code Lights in non drop frame mode DVW 970 only Lights when the camcorder is synchronized with an external time code Lights when the time code CTL or real time is displayed 1 When the HOLD button is pressed to hold the time cod...

Page 34: ...order is nearly exhausted and stays lit when the battery is completely exhausted The battery power level at which the indicator starts flashing can be set on the BATTERY page of the MAINTENANCE menu For details refer to the Maintenance Manual d warning indicator This indicator lights when any of the following conditions occurs with the corresponding item set to ON on the LED page of the USER menu ...

Page 35: ...ator will light If this happens wait until the indicator goes off before going on to step 2 2 Press the EJECT button The cassette compartment lid will open 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 To insert the tape correctly make sure to stand the grip of the camcord...

Page 36: ... not repeat this unloading operation Unloading a cassette manually If the battery voltage drops below about 10 5 V take out the cassette manually as illustrated below Unloading a cassette manually You need not return the screw to its original position after taking out the cassette Although the cassette compartment lid is not locked turning on the power makes the cassette lid operable again 3 1 2 P...

Page 37: ...ter 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 From adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording After turning on the power and loading a cassette set the switches and selectors as shown below and begin operation Switch and selector settings before shooting Shooting Proceed as follo...

Page 38: ...inuous Recording If the camcorder is in the recording pause mode simply pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens continues recording exactly from the next frame In other cases you first need to position the tape at an appropriate point When the camcorder is in Recording Pause mode Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens conti...

Page 39: ...recording 3 2 3 Recording Essence Marks Various essence marks such as shot marks can be recorded on tape Recording essence marks for scenes containing important images and sounds enables quick access to the marked points This increases editing efficiency There are essence marks that are automatically recorded by starting recording or firing the flash and those you can manually record when necessar...

Page 40: ... UB MARKER setting on the ESSENCE MARK page 8 Push the MENU knob 9 Perform settings for the remaining marks repeating steps 5 to 8 10When you set FLASH MARK to ON select the threshold value 1 to 20 of the luminance level change for recording the mark 11Set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF to end the menu operation Settings for recording good shot marks and recording start mark to the LTC UBIT area Go...

Page 41: ...the desired setting appears The setting changes in the order of SET y ALL y OFF If you select SET go to step 8 If you select ALL or OFF go to step 9 8 Set the mark s to be recorded to ON 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the mark to be set 2 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired setting appears To record the mark on the tape select ON To not record the mark se...

Page 42: ...T button or the VTR button on the lens the recording starts with the data stored a few seconds before Setting the Picture Cache time Picture Cache mode To record in Picture Cache mode you need to turn on Picture Cache mode and set the picture data storage time Picture Cache time using the USER menu The Picture Cache time and VTR SAVE STBY switch settings determine the number of seconds of picture ...

Page 43: ...ob The z mark on the left of CACHE INTVAL REC changes to a b mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a z mark In this case you can select another item 8 Turn the MENU knob to move the bmark to CACHE REC TIME 9 Press the MENU knob The b mark on the left of CACHE REC TIME changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 10Turn the MENU knob until the de...

Page 44: ...write a portion of the previously recorded time code Positions of essence marks such as shot marks may be shifted depending on the Picture Cache time setting Menu operation for the Picture Cache time setting is disabled during recording To change the setting once stop the recording by pressing the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens When power is lost during recording When the power is ...

Page 45: ... of CACHE INTVAL REC changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 6 Turn the MENU knob until A INT appears As you turn the MENU knob the setting changes in the following sequence OFF y CACHE y A INT y M INT When A INT appears the camcorder is in Auto Interval Rec mode The TALLY indicator green in the viewfinder flashes one flash second while the camcorder is in t...

Page 46: ...e MENU knob The z mark on the left of REC TIME returns to a b mark and the mark returns to a z mark 16Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to PRE LIGHTING 17Press the MENU knob The b mark on the left of PRE LIGHTING changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 18Turn the MENU knob until the desired time to turn on the light before starting to record appears As y...

Page 47: ...ess the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens The camcorder stops recording However the tape may run for recording picture data already stored in memory To end auto interval recording You can exit Auto Interval Rec mode using the following two methods Set the POWER switch to OFF Set CACHE INTVAL REC to OFF on the FUNCTION 1 page Time required for shooting and time required for recording o...

Page 48: ...e 2 Turn the MENU knob until M INT appears As you turn the MENU knob the setting changes in the following sequence OFF y CACHE y A INT y M INT When M INT appears the camcorder is in Manual Interval Rec mode and the TALLY indicator green in the viewfinder flashes NUMBER OF FRAME TRIGGER INTERVAL and PRE LIGHTING appear 3 Press the MENU knob The z mark on the left of CACHE INTVAL REC changes to a b ...

Page 49: ...ingle Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec The TALLY indicator green in the viewfinder flashes 2 flashes second and the message MANU INTERVAL FRAME flashes on the viewfinder screen Each time you press the VTR START button or the VTR button the camcorder captures and stores the picture data of the preset number of frames The REC indicator in the viewfinder is on while the camcorder is capturing the ...

Page 50: ...ed However if you switch the camcorder power off all Manual Interval Rec mode settings are cleared except for the NUMBER OF FRAME TRIGGER INTERVAL and PRE LIGHTING settings To use Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec again after switching on the power perform steps 1 and 2 in Setting Single Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec on page 48 Recording in Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Inte...

Page 51: ...on the lens or by setting the POWER switch to OFF When the camcorder power is switched off during recording in Manual Interval Rec mode When you set the POWER switch to OFF the camcorder will switch off by itself after disc access has continued for a few seconds to record the picture data stored in memory If you remove the battery unplug the DC cable or cut the power to the AC adaptor during manua...

Page 52: ...rtion is rewound and played back To use this function set the END SEARCH function to ON on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu For detailed information on menu operation see 5 1 2 Basic Menu Operations on page 71 END SEARCH function Searching for the end of the recording and turning in recording pause mode To start the recording again after rewinding the recorded tape playing it back and stopping...

Page 53: ...the tape is rewound and played back After playback the camcorder is ready to start recording again By assigning the LENS RET function to the ASSIGN 1 switch you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch in the same way as the RET button on the lens For details see 5 3 5 Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches on page 90 The recording review functions only works if the recording you have made is at least 3 se...

Page 54: ...ay and the PLAY indicator flashes one flash second Changing to another mode To cancel the freeze frame mode for viewing the frozen picture and change to another mode proceed as follows To restart playback Push the PLAY button To view the pictures shot by the camcorder Push the STOP button To rewind the tape Push the REW button To fast forward the tape Push the F FWD button To eject the tape Push t...

Page 55: ... MENU knob to move the b mark to STBY OFF TIMER then push the MENU knob The b mark on the left of STBY OFF TIMER changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 3 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired STBY OFF TIMER appears If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise STBY OFF TIMER changes in the following sequence 60MIN y 30...

Page 56: ...the progress and results are displayed on the viewfinder screen when the VF DISP MODE item is set to 2 or 3 on the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu Black balance and white balance adjustment values that are automatically set by the camcorder and the various settings are stored in the camcorder memory and retained even when the power is turned off 4 1 1 Adjusting the Black Balance To automatically a...

Page 57: ...o automatically adjust the white balance When you make automatic white balance adjustment the adjustment value obtained is saved in memory Proceed as follows 1 Set the switches and selectors as shown in the figure below If the setting of the GAIN selector or WHITE BAL switch is changed a message reporting the new setting position appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment pro...

Page 58: ...ent this adjust the iris gain knob indicated as IG IS or S on the lens 1 Hunting Repeated brightening and darkening of the image resulting from repeated response to automatic iris control For details refer to the lens operation manual If the automatic white balance adjustment cannot be made If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed normally an error message will appear for about 3 second...

Page 59: ...lance of the picture being shot for varying lighting conditions 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 shutter mode 4 2 1 Shutter Modes The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and the shutter speeds that can be sel...

Page 60: ...d Shutter Speed Use the SHUTTER selector to select a shutter mode or a standard mode shutter speed To set the shutter speed in ECS or SLS mode with the SHUTTER selector set to ON and the ECS or SLS mode selected use the MENU knob for adjustment You can use the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu to narrow the range of choice in advance or to select in advance whether or not you use ECS SLS Setti...

Page 61: ...ter speed mode to SLS Example of view finder screen display for SLS setting operation 2 Turn the MENU knob until the desired number of frames appears The number of frames can be set to values in the range 1 to 8 and 16 1 frame nearly equals to 1 30 second DVW 970 or 1 25 second DVW 970P Changing the range of choice of shutter mode and speed settings You can reduce the time required to select the s...

Page 62: ...inder screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen 4 3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to aid the shooting of clear pictures of back lit subjects or to prevent blown out highlights The reference value for the lens iris can be...

Page 63: ...t to the left of the F number in the iris indication To stop down the iris by 1 stop Turn the MENU knob further clockwise as seen from the front of the camera Two bars ss appear in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication Adjusting the reference value for automatic iris adjustment When the RM B150 B750 Remote Control Unit is connected The IRIS control knob of the RM B150 B...

Page 64: ...ust the audio level manually For the audio level of the signal to be recorded in audio channels 3 and 4 The input levels of audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 are automatically adjusted or fixed When the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch is set to CH 3 4 the audio channel level meters display the level of the audio signals recorded in audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 You can select the audio input signals to be recorded...

Page 65: ...rols 4 4 2 Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the Front Microphone You can adjust the audio level input from the front microphone connected to the MIC IN connector which is to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 When 1 and 2 are not displayed under the audio channel level meters the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch is set to the CH 3 4 position Set this switch to CH 1 2 If the XLR connection automatic de...

Page 66: ...annot be recorded Check the position of the LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 controls before adjusting the MIC LEVEL control 4 4 3 Input level of audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 The levels of the audio signals recorded in audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 are automatically adjusted or fixed You cannot adjust them manually You can select the audio signal to be recorded in audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 using the AUDIO IN CH ...

Page 67: ...frame mode non drop frame mode only for the DVW 970 You can select the drop frame DF mode or non drop frame NDF mode on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu or OPERATION menu or on the TIMECODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu To make the time code consecutive When the F RUN SET R RUN switch is set to R RUN recording a number of scenes on the tape normally produces consecutive time code However once y...

Page 68: ... 00 00 00 00 Press the RESET button 5 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to F RUN or R RUN corresponding to the desired operating mode for the time code generator The set user bit data will be recorded for both LTC and VITC To store the user bit setting in memory The user bit setting apart from the real time is automatically retained in memory even when the power is turned off 4 5 4 Synchronizing the ...

Page 69: ...external time code When the GENLOCK ON OFF item is set to OFF on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu the time code cannot be synchronized with the reference video signal In this case set the GENLOCK item to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu User bit settings during time code synchronization When the time code is synchronized only the time data is synchronized with the external ti...

Page 70: ...selected in the TOP menu These are the following menus USER menu This menu includes monitor output settings viewfinder settings and commonly used functions This menu is normally displayed when the MENU ON OFF switch is changed to ON USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu This menu allows you to add pages to or delete pages from the USER menu to suit your needs ALL menu This menu contains all items of the OPERAT...

Page 71: ...E position repeatedly until the TOP menu appears 5 1 2 Basic Menu Operations When you open the cover of the menu operating section the MENU ON OFF switch appears If the MENU ON OFF switch is set to ON the menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Controls used for the basic use of the menu operations This section explains operatio...

Page 72: ... initial value one set at the factory or preset value by pushing the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST before pushing the MENU knob in step 7 When the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch is set to CANCEL PRST the message CANCEL appears To cancel the previous setting push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST again To reset the setting to the initial value push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to ...

Page 73: ...r initial state You can register up to 10 items including blank lines on each of these pages To add a new page proceed as follows 1 While holding down the MENU knob move the MENU ON OFF switch from the OFF position to the ON position The TOP menu appears 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to USER MENU CUSTOMIZE then press the MENU knob If this is the first time the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu ha...

Page 74: ...DIT FUNCTION page appears 2 Select MOVE then press the MENU knob The previously displayed page appears again 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the position where you want to move the item then press the MENU knob The item selected in step 1 moves to the position that you selected in step 3 In the above example MASTER BLACK is moved to the top and the other items are moved down one line To...

Page 75: ...SP 1 page is deleted To delete a page by using the menu Proceed as follows 1 On the EDIT PAGE screen of the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu move the b mark to the page to be deleted and press the MENU knob The EDIT FUNCTION page appears 2 Select DELETE and press the MENU knob The previously displayed page appears again and the message DELETE OK appears at the upper right 3 To delete turn the menu knob to...

Page 76: ...on Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings The page selected in step 1 is moved to the position selected in step 3 In the above example AUTO IRIS moves to the 04 position and the VF DISP 1 and following items move down one line ...

Page 77: ...page 80 For information about marker display see 5 2 4 Setting the Marker Display on page 81 5 2 1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen All items that can be displayed on the viewfinder screen are shown below Status display on the viewfinder a Extender EX is displayed when a lens extender is used b Zoom position This indicator appears only when you use a lens that has a zoom posit...

Page 78: ...ode recording indicator This indicates recording in the 16 9 mode This indicator is recorded together with the color bars i Setting change and adjustment progress message display area For details see 5 2 3 Display Modes and Setting Change Confirmation Adjustment Progress Messages on page 80 j Operation error message display area For details see Operation error messages on page 130 k Iris setting a...

Page 79: ... be displayed on the viewfinder screen proceed as follows 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the VF DISP 1 or VF DISP 2 page appears and press the MENU knob to select the page The current setting is displayed on the right of each item VF DISP 1 page You can select the following items to be displayed on the scre...

Page 80: ...etting a display mode The conditions under which messages are displayed and their correspondence with the display mode are as follows 1 This is also displayed for about 3 seconds when the SHUTTER selector is set to ON 2 For details see 4 1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance on page 56 Changing the display mode The currently set display mode appears on the VF DISP 1 page of the USER ...

Page 81: ...nector 3 Perform the settings for each item 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the item you want to set and press MENU knob The b mark on the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 2 Turn the MENU knob to change the setting and press the MENU knob The z mark on the left of the selected item returns to a b mark and the mar...

Page 82: ...of the menu operating section The menu disappears from the screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the screen 5 2 6 Recording Shot Data Superimposed on the Color Bars In the SHOT DISP page of the USER menu you can select which shot data is recorded superimposed on the color bars You can also select which of the shot IDs 1 to 4 set i...

Page 83: ...SHOT ID to be recorded superimposed on the color bars on the SHOT DISP page When the menu is displayed the shot ID is not displayed even if the color bar signal is output To set the shot ID proceed as follows 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the SHOT ID page appears and press the MENU knob to select the page SHOT ID pag...

Page 84: ... then press the MENU knob or push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch down to ESCAPE This cancels all changes and returns to the SHOT ID page 5 2 8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows You can confirm the settings or status of the camcorder on the screen by displaying the following three windows ABNORMAL window FUNCTION window AUDIO STATUS window Indications on the windows ABNORMAL window This win...

Page 85: ...llows 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the SET STATUS page appears and press the MENU knob to select the page The current setting of each item appears on the right of the item SET STATUS page FUNCTION FORMAT I ASSIGN 1 ATW 2 OFF T TURBO ZEBRA OFF SELECT 1 DET 70 APT 10 DET2 100 P CACHE OFF 0SEC Actual State R...

Page 86: ...ob to select the page The current setting of each item appears on the right of the item GENLOCK page 4 Carry out setting operations as follows 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to GENLOCK and press the MENU knob The b mark on the left of GENLOCK changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the GENLOCK setting changes to a mark 2 Turn the MENU knob until OFF appears then press the MENU k...

Page 87: ...es the gain of the video amplifier To set the gain values proceed as follows 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the GAIN SW page appears then press the MENU knob to select the page The current setting of each item appears on the right of the item GAIN SW page Item Description GAIN LOW Sets the gain value corres...

Page 88: ... Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to REAR BNC OUT SEL and press the MENU knob The b mark on the left of REAR BNC OUT SEL changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 4 Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting and press the MENU knob The z mark returns to a b mark and the mark on the left of the setting returns to a z mark 5 To end the menu operation ...

Page 89: ...e TOP menu appears 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to OPERATION and press the MENU knob If this is the first time the OPERATION menu has been displayed the CONTENTS page appears If the menu has been used before the last accessed page appears 3 If the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to OFFSET WHITE and press the MENU knob to display the OFFSET WHT page If a ...

Page 90: ...OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears then press the MENU knob to select to page The current settings of each item appears on the right of the item FUNCTION 1 page 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the item corresponding to the switch to which you want to assign the function and press the MENU k...

Page 91: ...OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 1 push type switch and TURBO GAIN button Function Description OFF Disables the switch PICTURE CACHE ON OFF 1 Assigns Picture Cache mode ON OFF function TEST OUT CHARACTER Assigns the function to switch whether or not text is superimposed on the video signal to be output from the TEST OUT conne...

Page 92: ... turn the MENU knob until the TIME DATE page appears then press the MENU knob to select the page The b mark is displayed at ADJUST TIME DATE page 4 Press the MENU knob The TIME ADJUST setting window appears 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the item you want to set and press MENU knob The b mark on the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting...

Page 93: ...signal Proceed as follows 1 Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in 5 3 4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting on page 89 to display the FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu UC J SELECT is displayed only for the DVW 970 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to 16 9 4 3 SELECT and press MENU knob The b mark on the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z m...

Page 94: ... using timing charts I interlace scan mode Interlace scan mode timing chart The video signal of an odd scanning line and that of an even scanning line are output from the CCD alternately Thus the timing of the odd field video signal and even field video signal are different PsF progressive scan mode Progressive scan mode timing chart The video signal of an odd scanning line and that of an even sca...

Page 95: ... to 3 described in 5 3 4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting on page 89 to display the FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to SCAN MODE and press the MENU knob The b mark on the left of SCAN MODE changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark UC J SELECT is displayed only for the DVW 970 3 Turn the MENU knob...

Page 96: ...ization code and user code Set the country code referring to the ISO 3166 table and set the organization code and user code independently For details see UMID menu setup on page 97 Functions of UMID data The UMID data enables the following Add a globally unique ID to every shot of audio visual material The unique ID is used to detect the material source and to link it with the original source mate...

Page 97: ...o change the setting of the selected item or to display the desired value and press the MENU knob The z mark returns to a b mark and the mark returns to a z mark 6 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Additional information on the UMID SET menu items EX OWNERSHIP REC Specify whether to record the user data ON The user data COUNTRY CODE ORGANIZATION and USER CODE are recorded...

Page 98: ...tes enter the user code from the beginning of the 4 bytes and enter the space character 20h in the remaining strings This user code is determined by the organization The methods used depend on the organization User bits cannot be entered when no organization code has been entered INSTANCE NO Select the method for generating the numbers to be used to identify the original video images RND Random GE...

Page 99: ...nob until the USER FILE page appears and press the MENU knob USER FILE page 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to USER PRESET and press the MENU knob The message PRESET OK YES b NO appears 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to YES and press the MENU knob The settings for all items in the USER menu are reset to the standard settings F01 USER FILE USER FILE LOAD EXEC USER FILE SAVE EXEC F ...

Page 100: ...xceed 128 MB For details see Memory Stick in Specifications on page 133 6 1 1 Handling the Memory Stick The Memory Stick can be inserted to or removed from the camcorder with the power turned on or off Inserting the Memory Stick Proceed as follows 1 Push the MEMORY STICK OPEN button The cover of the Memory Stick compartment opens 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the notch facing downward and the label...

Page 101: ...eep it in its original case to ensure protection of important data When carrying the camcorder with the Memory Stick inserted close the cover of the menu operating section Avoid removing the Memory Stick from the insertion slot while the access indicator is lit Do not format the Memory Stick using a PC Formatting of Memory Sticks can be performed on the MEMORY STICK page of the FILE menu 6 1 2 Sav...

Page 102: ...order appears along the top and bottom of the screen USER menu settings to be saved in the Memory Stick Settings for items on all pages of the USER menu are saved in the Memory Stick as a user file However you can select the items which are not to be saved in the Memory Stick Use the items LOAD CUSTOM DATA LOAD OUT OF USER BEFORE FILE PAGE and USER LOAD WHITE on the USER FILE2 page of the FILE men...

Page 103: ...mory Stick overwrites the data saved in the camcorder Proceed as follows 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The last accessed menu page appears on the screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the USER FILE page appears then press the MENU knob Alternatively select USER FILE on the CONTENTS page 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to USER FILE LOAD and press the MENU knob The P00 USER LOAD page appear...

Page 104: ...ings made in the standard mode and ECS mode The white balance data can be loaded only when the SCENE WHITE DATA setting on the REFERENCE page of the FILE menu is ON 6 2 1 Saving a Scene File Proceed as follows to save a scene file in the camcorder memory or the Memory Stick To save a scene file in the Memory Stick insert the Memory Stick before starting the operation 1 In the TOP menu select the F...

Page 105: ...n page 106 5 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section To return to the SCENE FILE page After the message COMPLETE is displayed move the b mark to ESC at the top right of the page by turning the MENU knob then press the MENU knob White balance setting data to be saved in the scene file The white balance setting data selected when y...

Page 106: ...U knob to move the x mark to END then press the MENU knob The SCENE FILE page appears again Carry out the procedure from step 3 in 6 2 1 Saving a Scene File page 104 The set file ID is saved together with the data Selecting the display contents You can select the items of file information to be displayed on the SCENE STORE pages P01 to P20 or the SCENE RECALL pages P01 to P20 used for saving data ...

Page 107: ...witch to OFF Loading scene files from a Memory Stick into the camcorder memory You can load up to five scene files stored in the Memory Stick into the camcorder memory in a single operation 1 After displaying the SCENE FILE page page 104 turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to SCENE RECALL and press the MENU knob A SCENE RECALL page appears 2 Turn the MENU knob until the SCENE RECALL page which c...

Page 108: ...nables you to save user files scene files lens files reference files and ALL files The camcorder menu system allows you to make a setting so that when a Memory Stick holding these files is inserted while in menu operating mode a menu page relating to the desired file is automatically displayed on the screen Thus you can proceed to file operation quickly This is very convenient especially when you ...

Page 109: ...cases jumping to the target page is impossible When the power is turned on after you insert a Memory Stick When OFF is selected for the M S IN JUMP TO item When any of the following menu pages is already displayed A file related page such as the USER FILE page of the FILE menu MEMORY STICK ALL FILE SCENE FILE LENS FILE REFERENCE FILE or ROM VERSION page REFER Jumps to the REFERENCE page USER 1 Jum...

Page 110: ...y pack 1 Press the battery pack against the back of the camcorder aligning the line on the side of the battery pack with the matching line on the camcorder 2 Slide the battery pack down until its LOCK arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder Detaching the battery pack Detaching the battery pack 7 1 2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to an Exhausted Battery If you use both an internal bat...

Page 111: ...er source There may be some noise on the video signal at the instant the power sources are switched 7 1 3 Using an AC Adaptor Using the AC 550 550CE AC adaptor Connect the camcorder to the AC power supply through the AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor as shown in the following figure and turn the POWER switch of the AC 550 550CE on Using an AC adaptor Using the AC DN10 AC adaptor Mount the AC DN10 on the cam...

Page 112: ...ction opposite to the barrel and the viewfinder left right positioning ring tightened Adjusting the position backward or forward Proceed as follows Adjusting the position backward or forward 1 Loosen the viewfinder front rear positioning lever and the LOCK knob 2 Slide the viewfinder longitudinally to the most convenient position 3 Tighten the viewfinder front rear positioning lever and the LOCK k...

Page 113: ...er Using the BKW 401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket For more information refer to the BKW 401 manual 7 2 4 Detaching the Eyepiece Removing the eyepiece gives a clearer view of the screen from further away It is also easy to remove dust from the viewfinder screen and mirror when the eyepiece is detached 1 Turn the eyepiece locking ring fully counterclockwise to align the red marks on the locking ring ...

Page 114: ...enter pin on the lens and insert the lens into the mount 3 Holding the lens in place push the lens locking lever downward to mount the lens If the lens is not firmly locked it may come off while the camcorder is being used This could cause a serious accident Make sure the lens is firmly locked It is recommended that the lens mount securing rubber supplied be put on the lens locking lever as illust...

Page 115: ...lange focal length adjustment ring 4 Use manual or power zoom to set the lens to telephoto 5 Point the camera at the chart by turning the focus ring and focus on it 6 Set the zoom ring to wide angle 7 Turn the F f or F B ring until the chart is in focus being careful not to disturb the focus ring 8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto 9 Tighte...

Page 116: ...hone to the camcorder using the optional CAC 12 microphone holder 1 Remove the fixing screws for external microphone holder 2 Attach the CAC 12 Microphone Holder Place the microphone in the holder so that UP is at the top Tighten the screw Close the microphone holder Connect to the MIC IN connector Note External microphone AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 switches When the audio cable is connected to either the...

Page 117: ...le Tuner for a UHF Wireless Microphone System To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system fit one of the following UHF portable tuners WRR 855A 855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit WRR 860 862 UHF Portable Tuner For each of these UHF portable tuners use the following attachment procedure For details refer to the UHF portable turner manual Fitting the WRR 855A 855B You can use the WRR 855A 855B UHF Syn...

Page 118: ...ws insert the screwdriver through the corresponding hole and tighten the screw 2 Loosen the adjustment screws 3 Adjust the tuner fitting position for a battery pack to be attached and tighten the adjustment screws to fix its position 4 Attach the mount plate supplied with the WRR 862 2 Attach the battery pack For details about attaching the battery pack see 7 1 1 Using a Battery Pack on page 110 2...

Page 119: ...AR XLR AUTO set to ON on the AUDIO 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector is automatically selected as the signal to be recorded This is true regardless of the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 switch settings This is called XLR connection automatic detection function When the XLR connection automatic detection function is set to OFF factory setting set the AUDIO IN ...

Page 120: ...n 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 If the pin remains in the engaged position 7 7 Attaching Detaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below Removing the shoulder strap Note Stowed position Pin Shoulder strap post Clip Pull up the str...

Page 121: ...most convenient position 3 Bring down the lever to lock the shoulder pad in the selected position 7 9 Putting on the Rain Cover Not Supplied Attach the rain cover part number 3 191 064 02 as illustrated below You can insert and remove cassette tapes operate various switches and controls and mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor with the rain cover attached 1 3 2 Shoulder pad Bottom When ashoul...

Page 122: ...TART button and the lens VTR button On the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu set RM REC START to RM If the same function as that of the VTR START button is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 switch or the TURBO GAIN button this setting also disables these controls To enable the camcorder VTR START button and the lens VTR button On the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu set RM REC START to CAM or ...

Page 123: ...independent data region even when you disconnect a remote control unit Set RM COMMON MEMORY to ON on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu In this case the settings stored in the independent data region will be renewed according to the change of settings in the remote control data region Thus the settings of the paint data made with the remote control unit can be retained even if the remote ...

Page 124: ...ape Condensation does not form in the tape Condensation If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place or use it in a damp location condensation may form on the head drum Then if the camcorder is operated in this state the tape may adhere to the drum and cause a failure or even permanent damage Do the following to prevent this from happening When moving the camcorder from a cold ...

Page 125: ... check that the shutter setting changes on the viewfinder screen 7 Pointing the camera at a suitable subject focus the camera and check the picture on the viewfinder screen 8 Set both of the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT and check that when sound is input to a microphone connected to the MIC IN connector on the front of the camcorder the audio level indicators appear on the viewfinder screen 9 Check ...

Page 126: ... 2 switches to FRONT 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 switches to AUTO 3 Set the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch to CH 1 2 4 Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector at a suitable sound source Check that the level indications for channels 1 and 2 correspond to the sound level respectively 5 Set the AUDIO IN CH 3 and CH 4 switches to F 6 Set the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch to CH 3 4 7 Aim the microphone ...

Page 127: ...y panel and audio level indicators in the viewfinder reflect the changing sound level the function of the XLR connection automatic detection works correctly If it does not reflect the changing sound level the function of the XLR connection automatic detection function is off Set REAR XLR AUTO to ON on the AUDIO 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu If it does not reflect even after making this setting th...

Page 128: ...assembling the eyepiece for cleaning 1 Detach the eyepiece from the viewfinder barrel For the detaching procedure see 7 2 4 Detaching the Eyepiece on page 113 2 Remove the eyecup from the eyecup holder 3 Remove the protecting filter together with the packing ring from inside the eyecup holder 4 Detach the protecting filter from the packing ring Fog proof filter Depending on the temperature and hum...

Page 129: ...ur Sony service representative SERVO Lit Servo lock lost Recording continuous but may be substandard Turn off the power and contact your Sony service representative This indication may be given momentarily when the tape starts moving but this does not indicate a problem HUMID Lit 1 Condensa tion on the optical pickup Recording continues but stops if the tape sticks to the head drum Playback fast f...

Page 130: ...nsecutive mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode S M H indicates the trigger interval and FRAME indicates the number of frames LOW LIGHT Appears if set to ON on the menu to indicate the subject illumination is inadequate TAPE REC INH Appears when recording on a write protected cassette Retake Search Failed Appears when the camcorder fails to position the tape at recording starting point when recordi...

Page 131: ...mera Section General Imager 2 3 inch type CCD with 1 000 000 pixels Effective picture elements 980 H 988 V with DVW 970 980 H 1164 V with DVW 970P Imager Configuration RGB 3 CCDs Spectral system F1 4 prism system with quartz filter Built in filters CC filter A Cross filter B 3200K C 4300K D 6300K ND filter 1 Clear 2 1 4 ND 3 1 16 ND 4 1 64 ND Lens mount Special bayonet mount Sensitivity F11 standa...

Page 132: ...N Distortion THD 0 08 max Cross talk 70 dB max Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Input output connectors Signal inputs AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 XLR type 3 pin female 60 dBu 50 dBu 40 dBu 4 dBu 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms MIC IN XLR type 3 pin female 60 dBu 50 dBu 40 dBu GENLOCK IN BNC type 1 0 Vp p 75 Ω unbalanced TC IN BNC type 0 5 V to 18 Vp p 10 k Ω Signal outputs TEST OUT BNC type 1 0 Vp p 75 Ω unbalanced V...

Page 133: ... 860 UHF Transmitter WRR Tuner Fitting service part number A 8278 057 A For Audio equipment described above confirm whether the connector is male or female and the number of pins on the connector The audio input connectors of the camcorder are female and 3 pin and the audio output connectors are male and 5 pin A converting adaptor may be required depending on the audio equipment to be connected to...

Page 134: ...er from what is shown in the manual USER menu No Page Item Settings Default Description a 01 OUTPUT REAR BNC OUT SEL VBS SDI VBS See 5 3 2 Selecting the Output Signals on page 88 a 02 TEST OUT TEST OUT MARKER OFF ON OFF Selects whether or not the marker signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector TEST OUT VFDISP OFF ON OFF Selects whether or not the VF DISP display signal is m...

Page 135: ...INTVAL REC OFF CACHE A INT M INT OFF See 3 2 4 Starting a Shoot with a Few Seconds of Pre Stored Picture Data Picture Cache Function with CBK MB01 on page 42 CACHE CACHE REC TIME 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 SEC 0 SEC A INT TAKE TOTAL TIME 5 10 15 20 30 40 50 MIN 1 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 40 50 70 100 H 5 MIN See 3 2 5 Shooting Picture at Intervals Interval Rec Function with CBK MB01 on page 44 A INT REC TIME 5 ...

Page 136: ...T LEVEL 99 to 99 0 Sets the level at which the LOW LIGHT function becomes effective VF BATT WARNING 10 20 10 Sets the threshold value of remaining battery capacity to make the remaining capacity indication flash a 05 VF DISP 1 VF DISP OFF ON OFF See 5 2 2 Selecting the Display Items on page 79 VF DISP MODE 1 2 3 3 DISP EXTENDER OFF ON ON DISP FILTER OFF ON ON DISP WHITE OFF ON ON DISP GAIN OFF ON ...

Page 137: ... DVW 970 72 Adjusts the height from the center to top or bottom of the box cursor 1 to 142 DVW 970P 85 USER BOX H POS 461 to 461 0 Adjusts the H position of the center USER BOX V POS 118 to 118 DVW 970 0 Adjusts the V position of the center 141 to 140 DVW 970P CENTER H POS 48 to 47 0 Adjusts the H position of the center marker CENTER V POS 15 to 14 0 Adjusts the V position of the center marker a 1...

Page 138: ...E OFF ON OFF See 5 2 6 Recording Shot Data Superimposed on the Color Bars on page 82 SHOT TIME OFF ON OFF SHOT MODEL NAME OFF ON OFF SHOT SERIAL NO OFF ON OFF SHOT ID SEL OFF ID 1 ID 2 ID 3 ID 4 OFF SHOT 16 9 ID OFF ON OFF SHOT BLINK CHARA OFF ON OFF a 15 SET STATUS STATUS ABNORMAL OFF ON ON See 5 2 8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows on page 84 STATUS FUNCTION OFF ON ON STATUS AUDIO OFF ...

Page 139: ...E LENS FILE SELECT 1 to 17 1 See 5 3 7 Selecting the Lens File on page 93 17 can be selected only when a lens having serial transmission ability is mounted F ID Display only 19 FORMAT 16 9 4 3 SELECT 16 9 4 3 16 9 See 5 3 8 Selecting the Aspect Ratio on page 93 SCAN MODE I PsF 24P I See 5 3 9 Setting the CCD Scan Mode on page 94 UC J SELECT DVW 970 only UC J UC Selects the signal format 20 UMID SE...

Page 140: ... 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the value more precisely when the color temperature adjustment through COLOR TEMP is not satisfactory R GAIN A 99 to 99 0 Only the value of R GAIN is changed B GAIN A 99 to 99 0 Only the value of B GAIN is changed D5600K A OFF ON OFF Turns the WHITE A electronic 5600K filter on off COLOR TEMP B Display color temperature 3200 Sets the color temperature of WHITE B COLOR FINE B 99...

Page 141: ...BLACK GAMMA 99 to 99 0 Sets the correction curve of the B black gamma TEST OUT SELECT ENC R G B ENC Selects the output signal of TEST OUT connector P06 KNEE KNEE OFF ON ON Turns the knee correction circuit on off KNEE POINT 50 to 109 85 0 Sets the knee point level KNEE SLOPE 99 to 99 0 Set the knee slope level KNEE SATURATION OFF ON ON Turns the knee saturation function on off KNEE SAT LEVEL 99 to...

Page 142: ...he V DTL signal H V CONTROL MODE H V V V Select the operation mode of DETAIL H V RATIO on the DETAIL 1 page H V H and V both enabled V V DTL only enabled P10 SKIN DETAIL SKIN DETAIL ALL OFF ON OFF Turns on all of 1 2 and 3 of the color detail function SKIN DETECT Moves to color detection page EXEC Executes the color detail function SKIN AREA IND OFF ON OFF Turns the zebra indication on off in the ...

Page 143: ... ON OFF Turns the multi matrix correction function on off MATRIX AREA IND OFF ON OFF Turns the zebra indication on off in the area corresponding to the currently selected setting MATRIX COLOR DET Moves to color detection page EXEC Detects color MTX MULTI AXIS B B MG MG MG R R YL YL YL G G G CY CY B B Selects the axis for which the multi matrix correction function can be changed MTX MULTI HUE 99 to...

Page 144: ...e in the low luminance part Y BLK GAM RANGE LOW L MID H MID HIGH HIGH Sets the luminance level at which the Y black gamma becomes effective P15 SCENE FILE 1 Recalls the scene file saved in the memory of the camcorder 2 3 4 5 STANDARD Clears all current detail adjusted settings and switch settings and returns the settings to the standard settings saved in the reference file SCENE RECALL Recalls the...

Page 145: ...SAW PARA OFF ON ON Turns white shading Saw and Parabola compensation on and off M02 BLK SHADING BLK SHAD CH SEL R G B TEST R Selects the channel adjusted by this menu If TEST is selected the setting is the same as the setting of TEST OUT SELECT TEST OUT SELECT ENC R G B ENC Selects the signal output to the TEST OUT connector R G B BLK H SAW 99 to 99 0 For the H Saw black shading compensation R G B...

Page 146: ...IN connector is used Set the voltage level at which the battery ends and the camcorder stops operation just before the battery ends BATT REMAIN DISP 1 2 3 1 1 Standard mode 2 LCD remaining indication mode One x on the LCD indicates 10 for a battery classified in Others EXT DC type 3 ANTON mode Remaining detection of the ANTON type is made even for a battery classified in SONY type M05 AUDIO 1 AUDI...

Page 147: ...nd 2 MONO to independently adjust channel 1 and 2 or STREO stereo mode AU CH34 AGC MODE OFF MONO STREO MONO Selects automatic adjustment mode of the input levels of analog audio signals to be recorded on channels 1 and 2 MONO to independently adjust channel 1 and 2 STREO stereo mode or OFF AU AGC SPEC 6 9 12 15 17 dB 6 dB Sets the AGC characteristics saturation level AU LIMITER MODE OFF 6 9 12 15 ...

Page 148: ...it with the MIC LEVEL control on the front panel F S2 It can be adjusted using either the LEVEL control right side or the MIC LEVEL control The two controls are linked to each other REAR1 WRR LEVEL SIDE1 FRONT F S1 SIDE 1 Selects any of these controls to adjust the audio level of the equipment that is connected to the wireless microphone and whatever is connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 connector on t...

Page 149: ... the user bits of an external time code UBIT GROUP ID 000 101 000 Selects the UBIT GROUP ID VITC INS LINE 1 12 to 19 H DVW 970 16H Selects the line into which VITC is to be inserted 9 to 22 H DVW 970P 19H VITC INS LINE 2 12 to 19 H DVW 970 18H Selects the line into which VITC is to be inserted 9 to 22 H DVW 970P 21H M09 VTR MODE REC TALLY BLINK OFF ON ON Turns the tally illumination control on off...

Page 150: ...ite a mark when the ND filter or CC filter is changed in recording on off SHUTTER CHG MARK OFF ON ON Turns the function to write a mark when the shutter speed or shutter mode is changed in recording on off WHITE CHG MARK OFF ON ON Turns the function to write a mark when the white balance is changed in recording on off FLASH MARK OFF ON ON Turns the function to write a mark when an extreme luminunc...

Page 151: ...to iris target value IRIS APL RATIO 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the mix ratio of auto iris detection peak value and average value IRIS VAR WIDTH 20 to 465 245 Sets the width and height of detection frame when the auto iris detection window is set to VAR IRIS VAR HEIGHT 17 to 120 DVW 970 72 Sets the height of detection frame when the auto iris detection window is set to VAR 20 to 142 DVW 970P 85 IRIS VAR H ...

Page 152: ...iewfinder cannot be used with the OFF setting EXT VTR REC CTL OFF ON OFF Selects whether to synchronize recording with an external VTR via a CCZ cable when the CA 702 is connected M16 GENLOCK GENLOCK OFF ON ON Turns genlock on and off RETURN VIDEO OFF ON OFF Turns return video on and off GL H PHASE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the genlock H phase GL SC PHASE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the genlock subcarrier phase G...

Page 153: ... menu to the factory default state LOAD CUSTOM DATA OFF ON OFF Selects whether to read the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE settings to be loaded by USER FILE LOAD LOAD OUT OF USER OFF ON OFF Selects whether to read pages not registered by USER FILE LOAD BEFORE FILE PAGE OFF ON OFF Selects whether to read data after USER FILE pages by USER FILE LOAD USER LOAD WHITE OFF ON OFF Selects whether to read white bala...

Page 154: ...sation of lens file center marker TEST OUT SELECT ENC R G B ENC Selects signal output to TEST OUT connector LENS R FLARE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the lens file flare R LENS G FLARE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the lens file flare G LENS B FLARE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the lens file flare B LENS W R OFST 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the R compensation value for white LENS W B OFST 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the B compensation value for ...

Page 155: ...s the total time the drum has rotated reset possible TAPE RUNNING 2 Displays the accumlated time the tape has run reset possible OPERATION 2 Display the time that the unit has been powered reset possible THREADING 2 Displays the number of time of tape threading reset possible D02 TIME DATE ADJUST See 5 3 6 Setting the Date Time of the Internal Clock on page 92 HOUR MIN SEC YEAR MONTH DAY D03 ROM V...

Page 156: ...emory Stick Duo with your product Note on data read write speed Data read write speed may vary depending on the combination of the Memory Stick and Memory Stick compliant product you use What is MagicGate MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Before using a Memory Stick When you set the Memory Stick erasure prevention switch to LOCK data cannot be recorded ed...

Page 157: ...ccordance with copyright and other applicable laws The Memory Stick application software may be modified or changed by Sony without prior notice Note that there are certain restrictions on recording stage performances and other entertainment events even if they are recorded for personal use only Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick are trademarks of Sony Corporation Memory Stick Duo and are tra...

Page 158: ...dicator 23 CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch 28 cassette loading 35 unloading 36 CBK MB01 44 CBK SD01 53 CC filter 57 CCD image sensors 130 CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch 19 Cleaning video heads 128 viewfinder 128 color temperature 88 Condensation 124 continues recording 38 Continuous Trigger mode 48 CONTRAST control 22 CUE IN switch 21 D DATA DISPLAY switch 30 Date Time of the Internal Clock 92 DC IN connector 17 ...

Page 159: ...ull down mode 95 R Rain Cover 121 REAR TALLY indicator 32 REC indicator 34 Recording Review 53 recording start mark 39 42 REFERENCE 154 reference file 108 REMOTE connector 25 RESET button 30 RE TAKE function 51 return video signal 86 REW button and indicator 26 ROM VERSION 155 S SAVE indicator 34 SCENE FILE 144 153 scene file 104 loading 106 saving 104 SCENE FILE page 104 SET STATUS 138 SET STATUS...

Page 160: ...der left right positioning ring 23 viewfinder position 112 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket 113 Viewfinder stopper 23 VTR MODE 149 VTR operation status and status indicators 33 VTR SAVE STBY switch 26 VTR START button 26 W Warning indicator 34 WARNING indicator 32 WHITE 140 WHITE BAL switch 24 white balance 57 WHITE page 89 WHT SHADING 145 WRR 855A 855B 117 WRR 860 862 117 X XLR connection automatic de...

Page 161: ... for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other than the operation or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual without the express written permission of Sony Corporation ...

Page 162: ...Sony Corporation DVW 970 970P SY 3 869 913 01 1 Printed in Japan 2005 06 13 2005 ...

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