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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

4-12

4-2 Setting the Electronic

Shutter

This section describes the shutter modes that can be used with the
electronic shutter of the camcorder, and describes the procedure for
selecting the shutter speed and mode.

4-2-1 Shutter Modes

The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and the
shutter speeds that can be selected are listed below.

Selectable shutter modes and speeds

Mode

Standard

ECS (Extended
Clear Scan)

EVS
(Enhanced
Vertical
definition
System)

Notes

• Whatever the operating mode of the electronic shutter, the sensitivity

of the CCD decreases with increasing shutter speed.

• When the automatic iris is used, the iris opens wider and wider as the

shutter speed increases, thus reducing the depth of field.

Shutter speed

MSW-900: 1/100, 1/125,
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000 (sec.)
MSW-900P: 1/60, 1/125,
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000 (sec.)

MSW-900: 60.1 to 7000 Hz

MSW-900P: 50.2 to 9000
Hz

Shutter speed currently
selected in the Standard or
ECS mode

Application

For shooting fast-moving
subjects with little blurring.

For obtaining images with no
horizontal bands of noise
when shooting subjects such
as monitor screens.

Improved vertical resolution.
However, the sensitivity and
dynamic range are reduced.

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Summary of Contents for MSW-900

Page 1: ...DIGITAL CAMCORDER MSW 900 900P OPERATION MANUAL English 1st Edition Revised 1 ...

Page 2: ...ment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense You are cautioned that any changes or...

Page 3: ...with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards EN55103 1 Electromagnetic Interference Emission EN55103 2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility Immunity This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment s E1 residential E2 commercial and light industrial E3 urban outdoors and E4 controlled EMC environment ex TV studio ...

Page 4: ...ection 2 29 2 6 Time Code System 2 33 2 7 Warnings and Indications 2 39 2 8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel 2 42 2 9 Indicators on the Viewfinder 2 46 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 1 About Cassettes 3 1 3 1 1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette 3 1 3 1 2 Preventing Accidental Erasure 3 5 3 2 Recording 3 6 3 2 1 Basic Procedure 3 6 3 2 2 Continuous Recording 3 12 3 2 3 Recording Goo...

Page 5: ... Time Code onto the Memory Label Tele File 3 50 3 5 Recording Video Signals from External Equipment When Using the MSDW 904 3 55 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance 4 1 4 1 1 Adjusting the Black Balance 4 2 4 1 2 Adjusting the White Balance 4 6 4 2 Setting the Electronic Shutter 4 12 4 2 1 Shutter Modes 4 12 4 2 2 Selecting the Shu...

Page 6: ...4 7 8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows 4 89 4 7 9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder 4 93 4 8 Adjustments and Settings from Menus 4 97 4 8 1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values 4 97 4 8 2 Selecting the Output Signals 4 100 4 8 3 Setting the Color Temperature Manually 4 102 4 8 4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting 4 104 4 8 5 Assigning Func...

Page 7: ... Ultralight System 5 6 5 2 Adjusting the Viewfinder 5 7 5 2 1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position 5 7 5 2 2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen 5 9 5 2 3 Detaching the Viewfinder 5 10 5 2 4 Detaching the Eyepiece 5 12 5 3 Mounting the Lens 5 14 5 4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length 5 15 5 5 Audio Input System 5 17 5 5 1 Using the Supplied Microphone 5 17 5 5 2 Using an External Microphone 5 20...

Page 8: ...ntenance 6 11 6 2 1 Cleaning the Video Heads 6 11 6 2 2 Cleaning the Viewfinder 6 12 6 3 Operation Warnings 6 14 Appendix Specifications A 1 Video Camera Section A 2 VTR Section A 4 Supplied Accessories A 7 Recommended Additional Equipment A 7 Menu List A 10 OPERATION Menu List A 10 PAINT Menu List A 20 MAINTENANCE Menu List A 33 FILE Menu List A 38 DIAGNOSIS Menu List A 41 Index I 1 ...

Page 9: ...series camera are described below Power HAD EX sensor CCDs ensure high sensitivity and high image quality The progressive scan mode is also available as the CCD scan mode in addition to the conventional interlace scan mode The camcorder has the ability to switch between the conventional aspect ratio of 4 3 and a wide screen aspect ratio of 16 9 A 12 bit AD converter has improved picture quality st...

Page 10: ...or varying lighting conditions during shooting The TruEyeTM 3 process is used to ensure naturally colored pictures even when shooting very bright subjects The video gain can be boosted to 48 dB instantly using the TURBO GAIN button 42 dB is the factory setting A high performance viewfinder is adjustable forward backward and sideways and has a full range of auxiliary equipment Character display fun...

Page 11: ...150 Remote Control Unit 8 pin not supplied controls some of the camera functions and the VTR functions By connecting a CA 701 Camera Adaptor not supplied you can input CH 3 and CH 4 audio signals and output SDI2 signals By connecting a CA 702 702P Camera Adaptor not supplied the camcorder can be connected to a portable VTR with a CCZ 26 pin cable allowing you to record external analog video signal...

Page 12: ... on the tape while shooting and search automatically for required cuts when editing It is possible to automatically rewind and review the last 2 seconds of the recording on the tape for a quick check immediately after shooting Compatible with the Tele File3 Memory Label system By pressing the RET button on the lens while recording the time code valid when you pressed the button is recorded on the ...

Page 13: ...e REC button is pressed Loop Rec Function The camcorder can record an analog composite signal from external equipment connected to the GENLOCK IN connector This feature is available when an MSDW 904 not supplied is attached 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 1...

Page 14: ... 8 D to 2 0 D Part No A 8262 537 A Lens assemblya 3 6 D to 0 8 D Part No A 8262 538 A Lens assemblya 3 6 D to 0 4 D Part No A 8267 737 A Lens assembly a 3 magnification 2 4 D to 0 5 D Part No A 8314 798 A 1 2 Example of System Configuration The diagram below shows a typical configuration of the camcorder for ENG and EFP For more information about the fittings connections or use of additional equip...

Page 15: ...Charger BP L60A Battery Pack Camera adaptor CAC 12 Microphone Holder WRR 855A 855B slot in UHF portable tuner CCXA 53 audio cable AC DN2B AC Adaptor AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor CA 755 755P Camera adaptor CCU 550A 700A Camera control unit CA 701 for the input of the audio channels 3 4 and the SDI output CA 702 702P for CCZ 26 pin output analog composite SDI input a 120 V AC or 220 to 240 V AC ...

Page 16: ...storing the camcorder in the following places Places subject to temperature extremes Very damp places Places subject to severe vibration Near strong magnetic fields In direct sunlight or close to heaters for extended periods To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable communications devices The use of portable telephones and other communications devices near this unit can result in misop...

Page 17: ...0A battery pack Furthermore by attaching an AC DN2B AC Adaptor you can operate the camcorder from AC power 2 DC IN external power input connector XLR type 4 pin male To operate the MSW 900 900P using an AC power supply connect an AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor with the DC output cable supplied with the adaptor To use an external battery connect its DC output cable to the DC IN connector ...

Page 18: ...on when starting recording with the VTR starts since a DC 12V signal is output from the LIGHT connector during recording When recording in Interval Rec mode with the MSDW 903 not supplied the light is automatically turned on before the start of recording since a DC 12V signal can be automatically output before a frame picture is shot MANUAL A DC 12V signal is always output from the LIGHT connector...

Page 19: ...nd Controls 2 3 8 9 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 Lens cable clamp 2 2 Accessory Attachments Accessory attachments 1 Shoulder strap posts Attach the supplied shoulder strap to these posts 2 Light shoe Attach an optional accessory such as a video light to this shoe ...

Page 20: ...e lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens in position 6 Lens mount cap Remove this cap by pushing up on the lens locking lever For protection from dust always insert this cap when no lens is mounted 7 LENS connector 12 pin Fit the lens cable to this connector Contact your Sony representative for more information about the lens you are using 8 Tripod mount When using the unit on a tripod a...

Page 21: ...N microphone input connector XLR type 5 pin female The supplied microphone connects to this connector By using an extension cable not supplied you can connect a microphone other than the supplied one as long as it is provided with an external power supply system The connector supplies power 48 V to the microphone 3 MIC LEVEL knob This knob adjusts the audio level of the microphone connected to the...

Page 22: ...and Controls 2 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 ADVANCE SHIFT LEVEL AUTO CH 1 CH 2 CH 4 CH 3 MANUAL AUDIO SELECT FRONT REAR WIRELESS 10 0 10 0 PRESET DATA DISPLAY AUDIO IN REGEN U BIT SHOT CLOCK SET R RUN F RUN R W F R W F MEMORY STICK TIME NO OPEN Audio functions 2 ...

Page 23: ...to be recorded for audio channels 1 and 2 FRONT The input signal source is the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector REAR The input signal source is the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors WIRELESS The input signal source is a WRR 855A 855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit not supplied Note Since the REAR XLR AUTO item is set to ON on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENA...

Page 24: ...r has been set at the factory so that the input signals to be recorded to audio channels 3 and 4 are the same as the ones input to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors To activate these switches change the setting of the AUDIO CH3 4 MODE item from CH1 2 to SW on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu With a CA 701 not supplied connected to the camcorder you can record separate sounds on audio ch...

Page 25: ...o which you can connect audio equipment or a microphone The LINE MIC 48V ON switches select the audio source of the audio input signals connected to each of these connectors LINE Line input audio equipment MIC Microphone with an internal power supply 48V ON Microphone with an external power supply system 9 DC OUT DC power output connector This connector supplies power for a WRR 810A 860A 862A 862B...

Page 26: ...nctions of Parts and Controls 2 10 ALARM qs qa q Minimum Maximum Audio functions 3 0 ALARM volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone alarm volume At the minimum position no sound can be heard ALARM volume control ...

Page 27: ...ect switch CH 1 2 CH 3 4 audio channel 1 2 audio channel 3 4 select switch MONITOR switch and CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch This switch decides the audio channel to be selected by the MONITOR switch CH 1 2 Audio channels 1 and 2 CH 3 4 Audio channels 3 and 4 The following settings depend on the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch setting The signal output to the AUDIO OUT connector 7 is switched CH 1...

Page 28: ...switch selects the audio output to the speaker or earphone CH 1 2 CH 3 4 MONITOR switch Audio output position position CH 1 2 CH 1 Audio channel 1 MIX Mix sound of channels 1 and 2 CH 2 Audio channel 2 CH 3 4 CH 3 Audio channel 3 MIX Mix sound of channels 3 and 4 CH 4 Audio channel 4 ...

Page 29: ...nforce visual warnings If an earphone is plugged into to the EARPHONE jack the speaker sound is automatically cut off See 6 3 Operation Warnings on page 6 14 for information about alarms 1 E E sound Electric to Electric sound The term E E sound refers to an audio signal that has passed though the amplifier but has not been recorded on the tape In other words you can directly monitor the recording ...

Page 30: ...ng recording and playback sound during playback Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built in speaker and you hear the alarms about the camcorder s operation and status through the earphone The signals output from these jacks are the same You can connect two earphones to these jacks at the same time ...

Page 31: ...ack Functions Shooting and recording playback functions 1 1 TALLY indicator Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW activates this indicator The indicator lights during recording on the VTR It also provides the same information as the REC indicator in the viewfinder it comes on during recording and flashes to indicate a problem ...

Page 32: ...tch controls the zebra pattern on the viewfinder screen ON The zebra pattern1 is displayed and stays OFF No zebra pattern is displayed MOMENT The zebra pattern is displayed and stays for 5 to 6 seconds The zebra pattern is factory set to indicate picture areas where the video level is approximately 70 The setup menu can be used to specify that areas where the video level is 100 and above are to be...

Page 33: ...arnings and messages related to the settings or operating conditions of the camcorder a zebra pattern safety zone marker 1 and center marker 2 8 Diopter adjustment ring Use this ring to adjust the viewfinder image for your vision 9 Viewfinder front rear positioning lever Use this lever to move the viewfinder forward or backward 0 Viewfinder left right positioning ring Use this ring to move the vie...

Page 34: ...icator lights while the camcorder is operating Slide the window open when you shoot keeping your eye away from the viewfinder This indicator flashes when the battery level is running low or the tape is nearing its end qs Viewfinder stopper Pull up this stopper to detach the viewfinder from the camera ...

Page 35: ...b selects the color temperature of the CC Color Conversion filter and the inner knob selects the type of ND Neutral Density filter The white balance is stored in memory for each CC filter Note that if the display mode is set to 3 when this selector is adjusted the new setting will be indicated on the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds e g FILTER 3 For detailed information on the display mode se...

Page 36: ...l effect filter Generates a cross hair light ray on a highlighted portion FILTER selector inner setting and ND filter selection FILTER selector inner setting ND filter selection 1 Clear 2 1 4 ND 3 1 16 ND 4 1 64 ND Examples of shooting conditions and appropriate filters Shooting condition CC filter ND filter Sunrise and sunset B 3200 K 1 clear inside studio Clear skies C 4300 K or 2 1 4 ND or D 63...

Page 37: ...ns WHT Automatic adjustment of the white balance If the WHITE BAL switch is set to A or B the white balance setting is stored in the corresponding memory The memory can store the white balance setting for each CC filter BLK Automatic adjustment of the black set and black balance qh ASSIGN assignable switches 1 2 You can assign the desired functions to each of ASSIGN 1 switch push type and ASSIGN 2...

Page 38: ...Values on page 4 97 qk OUTPUT DCC output signal dynamic contrast control selector This selector switches the video signal that is output to the VTR viewfinder and video monitor between the color bar signal and the camera output BARS Outputs the color bar signal CAM Outputs the camera signal It also switches DCC1 on and off when output from the camera is selected OUTPUT DCC selector 1 DCC Dynamic C...

Page 39: ... outer knob is at the same position as it was when this WHITE BAL switch was adjusted the stored value is called from memory and the camcorder automatically adjusts itself to that value You can use the AUTO W B BAL switch even when the ATW 1 is in use B ATW When this switch is set to B whereas on the FUNCTION 2 page of the OPERATION menu WHITE B CH is set to ATW 1 the ATW is activated When this sw...

Page 40: ...oting under extremely poor lighting conditions slide the cover of this button to the left and press the button once to boost the video gain to the value preset on the GAIN SW page of the USER menu up to 48 dB To stop boosting the gain press the button once more Shooting and recording playback functions 3 ...

Page 41: ...ormation on how to select the output signal see 4 8 2 Selecting the Output Signals on page 4 100 ws REMOTE remote control connector 8 pin Connect the RM B150 Remote Control Unit not supplied which makes VTR and camera control possible wd TEST OUT test output connector BNC type This connector outputs the video signal standard level 75 ohm terminated for the video monitor The output signal can be se...

Page 42: ...play the image of the return video signal in the viewfinder screen while holding the RET button down when you set the RETURN VIDEO to ON on the GENLOCK page of the OPERATION menu For details see 4 7 9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder on page 4 93 You can assign the RETURN VIDEO function to ASSIGN 1 switch For detailed information on how to assign the function see 4...

Page 43: ...g the cover Shooting and recording playback functions 4 wg VTR START button Press this button to start recording Press it again to stop recording The effect is exactly the same as that of the VTR button on the lens When the REC SWITCH function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 push type you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch as the VTR START button ...

Page 44: ... standby mode for a long time wj EJECT cassette eject button Press this button to eject or load a cassette wk REW rewind button and indicator Press this button to rewind the tape The indicator lights during rewinding wl F FWD fast forward button and indicator Press this button to fast forward the tape The indicator lights during fast forward e PLAY playback button and indicator Press this button t...

Page 45: ...2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 29 3 1 2 4 5 OFF ON SEL OFF ON ESCAPE MENU STATUS CANCEL PRST 2 5 Menu Operating Section Menu operating section ...

Page 46: ...y Stick compartment Open the cover of the Memory Stick compartment by pressing the MEMORY STICK OPEN button Insert the Memory Stick not supplied with the notch facing downward and the label facing toward you into the slot MEMORY STICK OPEN button EJECT button Memory Stick ...

Page 47: ... of the items 3 STATUS ON SEL OFF menu display on paging display off switch To enable this switch set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF ON SEL Each time this switch is pushed upward the window to confirm the menu settings and conditions of the camcorder is displayed on the viewfinder screen There are three windows which are switched ea...

Page 48: ...st signal screen 5 CANCEL PRST ESCAPE menu setting cancellation menu presetting returning page switch To enable this switch set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF CANCEL PRST Pushing this switch up to this position displays the message to confirm whether the previous settings are cancelled or settings are reset to their initial values de...

Page 49: ...ent Use the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock H phase phase of Horizontal sync signal and the sub carrier phase For details refer to the Maintenance Manual This connector also inputs a return video signal You can display the image of the return video signal in the viewfinder screen while holding the RET button down when you set the RETURN VIDEO to ON on the GENLOCK page of the OPERATION menu ...

Page 50: ...this connector For details see 3 5 Recording Video Signals from External Equipment When Using the MSDW 904 on page 3 55 2 TC IN time code input connector BNC type To synchronize the time code with an external time code connect the reference time code input here 3 TC OUT time code output connector BNC type To synchronize the time code of an external VTR with that of the camcorder connect this conne...

Page 51: ... LEVEL HOLD RESET DISPLAY LIGHT WARNING OFF ON TC CTL DATA AUTO CH 1 CH 2 CH 4 CH 3 MANUAL AUDIO SELECT FRONT REAR WIRELESS 10 0 10 0 PRESET DATA DISPLAY AUDIO IN REGEN U BIT SHOT CLOCK SET R RUN F RUN R W F R W F MEMORY STICK TIME NO OPEN 4 5 6 7 8 9 q qa Time code functions 2 ...

Page 52: ...n the Display Panel on page 2 42 for more information about the counter display 5 RESET counter reset button This button resets the time data displayed on the counter display section to 00 00 00 00 and the user bit data to 00000000 6 DISPLAY LCD switch CTL Control signal TC Time code DATA The item selected by the DATA DISPLAY switch For more information see Time code displays on page 2 44 7 ADVANC...

Page 53: ...oincide with the built in clock Regardless of the F RUN SET R RUN switch setting the camcorder always operates in F RUN mode For more information see To make the time code continuous on page 4 36 0 F RUN SET R RUN free run set recording run switch This switch selects the operating mode for the internal time code generator F RUN The time code generator keeps running regardless of the operation stat...

Page 54: ... Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 38 qa DATA DISPLAY switch U BIT Display the user bit value SHOT TIME Display the date and time from the shot data SHOT NO Display the shot number from the shot data ...

Page 55: ... and Controls 2 39 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 7 Warnings and Indications The camcorder supplies you visual information and warnings by means of its indicators without you having to use the speaker earphone or viewfinder Warning and indication functions ...

Page 56: ...reen OFF The indications do not appear on the viewfinder screen Note When you turn the MENU ON OFF switch to ON the menu will appear on the viewfinder screen even if the DISPLAY switch is set to OFF 3 TALLY switch This switch controls the TALLY indicator setting its brightness HIGH or LOW or turning it off HIGH The TALLY indicator gets brighter OFF The TALLY indicator does not operate LOW The TALL...

Page 57: ...ration Warnings on page 6 14 for more information about the relationships between the operation of the indicator and the meanings of the indications 8 Display panel VTR error messages battery status tape status audio level time data and so forth are displayed on this panel For more information see 2 8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel on page 2 42 9 REAR TALLY indicator This indicator ...

Page 58: ... is displayed Battery status indicator Fully charged Nearly dead BATT flashes Dead battery battery must be charged BATT and E flash Tape status indicator Full at beginning 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 2 is displayed When the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch is set to CH 3 4 ...

Page 59: ... and status indicators Note If the tape in the VTR becomes slackened an error code appears automatically on the display section of the display panel For more information refer to the Maintenance Manual Warning indicators RF Lights if the recording heads are clogged SERVO Lights if the servo motor fails HUMID Lights if condensation is on the drum SLACK Lights if the tape is not winding properly For...

Page 60: ... the time code Lights when the camcorder is synchronized with an external time code Lights when the time code CTL or real time is displayed Lights in the following way when the HOLD button is pressed Time counter display Shows the time code CTL user bits and real time The table on the next page lists the details of the displayed items and switch settings Lights in playback mode Lights in non drop ...

Page 61: ...ned by the position of the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch For details of setting the time code menu operation see 4 5 1 Setting the Time Code on page 4 34 Switch settings related to time code and displayed information DISPLAY DATA DISPLAY Displayed switch position switch position information CTL Any position CTL TC Any position Time code DATA U BIT User bits SHOT TIME Data and time from sh...

Page 62: ... indicator This indicator lights when the camcorder is in Loop Rec mode Also this indicator lights when the green tally signal is sent from the camera control unit 2 REC recording indicator This indicator lights in red while recording and when the red tally signal is sent from the camera control unit It also warns by flashing For more information see 6 3 Operation Warnings on page 6 14 ...

Page 63: ...e following conditions and if the corresponding items have been set to ON on the LED page of the USER menu The gain is set to anything but 0 dB The SHUTTER selector is ON The WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST ATW is being used The lens extender is used The FILTER selector is set to anything but ND 1 CC B The reference value of the auto iris adjustment is anything but the standard value 5 Spare indic...

Page 64: ...and unloading a cassette See Specifications VTR Section page A 4 for information about the cassettes you can use in the camcorder 3 1 1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette Loading a cassette 1 Turn on the POWER switch Note If the interior of the VTR section is damp the HUMID indicator will light If this happens wait until the indicator goes off before going on to step 2 ...

Page 65: ... cassette lid Cassette lid Window outward Cassette holder 2 Press the EJECT button The cassette 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 ...

Page 66: ...ently with your fingers in the directions shown below If the reels will not move there is no slack Checking the tape for slack Unloading a cassette With the power supply on press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid Then take out the cassette If you are not going to insert another cassette close the cassette lid It is possible to take out the cassette and close the cassette lid unless the bat...

Page 67: ... until the cassette lid opens 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 lid is not locked turning on the power makes the cassette lid operable again ...

Page 68: ...back 3 5 Push the plug in To reuse the cassette return the plug to its original position 3 1 2 Preventing Accidental Erasure The following procedure prevents cassettes from being recorded inadvertently Preventing accidental erasure ...

Page 69: ...g session ensure that the camcorder is functioning properly For more information see 6 1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting on page 6 1 Turning on the camcorder and loading a cassette Follow the procedure below Basic procedure for shooting from power supply to cassette loading 1 Attach a fully charged battery pack For details see 5 1 Power Supply on page 5 1 Continued ...

Page 70: ... whether the drum is dry even if the HUMID indicator is off when the turning on the power again If the BATT indicator does not show at least five segments replace the battery pack with a fully charged one 3 Check that there are no obstructions near the cassette lid Then press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid 4 After checking the points below load the cassette and close the cassette lid Th...

Page 71: ...H 2 AUTO Zoom Automatic OUTPUT DCC CAM DCC ON DISPLAY ON Basic procedure for shooting from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording After turning on the power and loading a cassette set the switches and selectors as shown below and begin operation Switch and selector settings before shooting ...

Page 72: ...re for shooting from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording 1 Push the AUTO W B BAL switch to BLK to adjust the black balance For detailed information on how to adjust the black balance see 4 1 1 Adjusting the Black Balance on page 4 2 Continued 1 2 2 4 5 6 3 5 ...

Page 73: ... set to C and to 6300 K when the FILTER selector is set to D For more information see 4 1 2 Adjusting the White Balance on page 4 6 3 Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the focus and zoom 4 If necessary set the electronic shutter for an appropriate mode and speed For more information see 4 2 Setting the Electronic Shutter on page 4 12 5 To start recording press the VTR START button or the VT...

Page 74: ... 6 To stop recording press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens again The REC indicator in the viewfinder goes off Cassette control buttons During recording the cassette control buttons EJECT REW F FWD PLAY STOP have no effect ...

Page 75: ...ecording pause mode Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens positions the tape at the appropriate point automatically However the time taken before recording starts depends on the setting of the VTR SAVE STBY switch If the VTR SAVE STBY switch is in the SAVE position it takes about 4 seconds before recording starts If the VTR SAVE STBY switch is in the STBY pos...

Page 76: ...e video signal is input to the GENLOCK IN connector make sure that RETURN VIDEO is set to OFF on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu The camcorder positions the tape at the appropriate point Note however that this function works only for continuously recorded material or consecutively joined segments totaling at least 3 seconds in length 3 Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VT...

Page 77: ...nd Search Function on page 3 45 Continuous recording after rewinding or fast forward after removing the cassette or on a tape that has been partly recorded 1 Looking in the viewfinder press the PLAY button to start playback 2 Press the STOP button at the desired point to begin recording To continue from the end of recording already on the tape press the STOP button immediately after the end of the...

Page 78: ...e manual supplied with your VTR A setting on the VTR MODE 5 page of the MAINTENANCE menu determines whether or not good shot markers are recorded Recording markers on the tape The VTR MODE 5 page of the MAINTENANCE menu allows you to decide whether or not markers such as good shot markers and or recording start markers are recorded on the tape 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON while pushing the M...

Page 79: ...ge appears Or if you have used the MAINTENANCE menu already the page that was on the screen when the last FILE menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 4 When the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to VTR MODE 5 then push the MENU knob The VTR MODE 5 page appears 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to LTC UB MARKER Continued ...

Page 80: ... until the desired setting appears The setting changes in the order of SET y ALL y OFF Item Contents SET Determines whether or not markers are recorded for the items REC START MARK SHOT MARKER 1 and SHOT MARKER 2 which appear when you select SET ALL Records the recording start markers good shot marker 1 and good shot maker 2 OFF Does not record any markers If you select SET go to step 8 If you sel...

Page 81: ...ON To not record the marker select OFF 3 Perform settings for the remaining markers repeating steps 1 and 2 9 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF to end the menu operation Recording a shot marker 1 Press the RET button once On the viewfinder screen z and the time code of the marked point are displayed for about 3 seconds Recording a shot marker 2 Press the RET button twice On the viewfinder screen X...

Page 82: ...Pre Stored Picture Data Loop Rec Function When Using an MSDW 903 Extension Board By installing the optional MSDW 903 extension board not supplied in the camcorder the camcorder is able to constantly store a few seconds up to 8 seconds worth of the most current picture and sound data in the board s memory Thus when you press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens the recording starts wi...

Page 83: ...About 4 seconds before About 4 seconds before 3 seconds About 3 seconds before About 3 seconds before 2 seconds About 2 seconds before About 2 seconds before 1 seconds About 1 seconds before About 1 seconds before 0 seconds About 0 seconds before About 0 seconds before Notes After selecting the Loop Rec mode immediately changing the Loop Rec time or performing playback or recording review the pict...

Page 84: ...NU knob MENU ON OFF switch To set the Loop Rec mode Follow the procedure below to turn Loop Rec mode on 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the viewfinder screen when the last menu operation ended will appear again Continued ...

Page 85: ...erclockwise to display the desired page The DF NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only for the MSW 900 02 FUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW 1 ATW ASSIGN SW 2 OFF DF NDF DF END SEARCH OFF LOOP INTVAL REC OFF 2 Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears 3 Push the MENU knob The t mark appears at the left of the currently selected item and the z mark appears at the left of the setting 4 Turn the MEN...

Page 86: ...NTVAL REC changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the mark 6 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until LOOP appears If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise the setting changes in order of OFF y LOOP y A INT y M INT When LOOP appears the camcorder is in the Loop Rec mode where picture sound and time code are constantly saved in memory ...

Page 87: ... MENU knob The t mark at the left of LOOP REC TIME changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the mark 10 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired Loop Rec time appears If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise the Loop Rec time changes in order of 0 SEC y 1 SEC y 2 SEC y 3 SEC y 4 SEC y 5 SEC y 6 SEC y 8 SEC 11 Set the MENU O...

Page 88: ...y the same as that for normal recording Please note however the following differences When you record in Loop Rec mode the picture you shoot is recorded to tape after the Loop Rec time elapses For this reason the tape does not stop immediately when you press the STOP button After the STOP button is pressed the REC lamp in the viewfinder begins flashing once every second and all tape operation butt...

Page 89: ...tself after the tape has run for a few seconds If you remove the battery pull out the DC cable or cut power to the AC adaptor during recording actual recording of picture data ends the instant the tape is stopped However a certain amount of recorded picture data equal to that recorded during the Loop Rec time will be lost because it has not yet been recorded on the tape before the tape stops For t...

Page 90: ... you set the PRE LIGHTING function to ON the light connected to the LIGHT connector automatically turns on before the start of recording This allows you to record pictures under stable lighting conditions In manual Interval Rec mode setting the number of frames to be recorded at one shooting NUMBER OF FRAME enables the camcorder to record the picture of the number of frames set each time the VTR S...

Page 91: ...page that was on the viewfinder screen when the last menu operation ended will appear again 2 Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch When a question mark appears in the top left corder of the title page you can switch the pages Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise to display the desired page The DF NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only ...

Page 92: ... MENU knob to move the t mark to LOOP INTVAL REC 5 Push the MENU knob The t mark to the left of LOOP INTVAL REC changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the mark 02 FUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW 1 ATW ASSIGN SW 2 OFF DF NDF DF END SEARCH OFF LOOP INTVAL REC OFF 02 FUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW 1 ATW ASSIGN SW 2 OFF DF NDF DF END SEARCH OFF LOOP INTVAL REC OFF Continued ...

Page 93: ...ppears the camcorder is in Auto Interval Rec mode The TALLY indicator green tally flashes one flash second while the camcorder is in this mode Also TAKE TOTAL TIME and REC TIME appear 7 Push the MENU knob The z mark to the left of LOOP INTVAL REC changes to the t mark and the mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark In this case you can select another item 8 Turn the MENU knob to move...

Page 94: ... you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise TAKE TOTAL TIME changes in order of 5M y 10M y 15M y 20M y 30M y 40M y 50M y 1H y 2H y 3H y 4H y 5H y 7H y 10H y 15H y 20H y 30H y 40H y 50H y 70H y 100H where M means minutes 5M is 5 minutes and H means hours 1H is one hour 11 Push the MENU knob The mark to the left of setting changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of TAKE TOTAL TIME...

Page 95: ...hanges in order of 5 SEC y 10SEC y 15SEC y 20SEC y 30SEC y 40SEC y 50SEC y 1MIN y 2MIN y 38MIN y 39MIN y 40MIN where SEC means seconds 5SEC is 5 seconds and MIN means minutes 1MIN is one minute You cannot set a REC TIME that is less than one thirtieth as long as TAKE TOTAL TIME For example When TAKE TOTAL TIME is set to 1H the smallest value of REC TIME is 2 MIN 60 minutes divided by 30 gives 2 mi...

Page 96: ...clockwise or counterclockwise the PRE LIGHTING time changes in the order of OFF y 2SEC y 5SEC y 10SEC Notes To turn on the light automatically before the start of recording by setting the PRE LIGHTING item to ON be sure to set the LIGHT switch to AUTO Also set the switch of the light connected to the LIGHT connector to on The light automatically turns on and off in Auto Interval rec mode However i...

Page 97: ...e top and bottom of the viewfinder Note The settings for Auto Interval Rec mode are maintained until changed However if you switch off the camcorder power Auto Interval Rec mode is cleared except for the TAKE TOTAL TIME and REC TIME settings To use the Auto Interval Rec function again after switching on the power perform steps 1 to 6 Camcorder operation in Auto Interval Rec mode Follow the procedu...

Page 98: ...ata the REC indicator in the viewfinder lights After the time to be recorded on the tape REC TIME has elapsed the camcorder automatically stops shooting and recording To continue automatic interval recording Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens again The camcorder starts automatic interval recording again To interrupt automatic interval recording Press the VTR ...

Page 99: ... time required to shoot objects that moves very slowly The camcorder stores the picture data a frame at a time as it is shot at the certain specified interval and records the picture data on tape when up to 150 frames are stored in memory The time for recording on the tape is the length of recording the picture data shot during TAKE TOTAL TIME The camcorder calculates the shooting interval based o...

Page 100: ...t recorded in Auto Interval Rec mode Cassette control buttons While recording in Auto Interval Rec mode the green tally indicator in the viewfinder flashes 4 flashes second you cannot use cassette control buttons EJECT REW F FWD PLAY and STOP To use the cassette control buttons stop automatic interval recording by pressing the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens Menu operation While rec...

Page 101: ... maximum 5 seconds 150 frames will not be recorded Do not change the battery during automatic interval recording When tape runs out during automatic interval recording Note that the picture data maximum 5 seconds 150 frames shot and stored before the tape stops is not recorded if the tape runs out and the camcorder stops Setting the manual Interval Rec To record in manual Interval Rec mode you nee...

Page 102: ...ars the camcorder is in manual Interval Rec mode The TALLY indicator green tally flashes 2 flashes second Also NUMBER OF FRAME appears 3 Push the MENU knob The z mark to the left of LOOP INTVAL REC changes to the t mark and the mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark In this case you can select another item 02 FUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW 1 ATW ASSIGN SW 2 OFF DF NDF DF END SEARCH OFF LOOP IN...

Page 103: ...ob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired number of frames to be recorded at shooting appears If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise the number changes in order of 1 y 2 y 4 y 8 7 Push the MENU knob The mark to the left of setting changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of NUMBER OF FRAME changes to the t mark 02 FUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW 1 ATW ASSIGN SW 2 OFF DF NDF D...

Page 104: ...tting for manual Interval Rec mode are maintained until changed However if you switch off camcorder power manual Interval Rec mode is cleared except for the NUMBER OF FRAME setting To use manual Interval Rec function again after switching on the power perform steps 1 to 2 Camcorder operation in manual Interval Rec mode Follow the procedure below to shoot the picture in manual Interval Rec mode aft...

Page 105: ... flashes 2 flashes second While recording in manual Interval Rec mode the message MANU INTERVAL FRAME flashes in the viewfinder screen and the REC indicator is on while storing the picture data in the memory To end manual interval recording You can clear manual Interval Rec mode by the following two methods However the tape may run to record the picture data stored in the memory at the instant the...

Page 106: ... the settings stop manual interval recording by setting the POWER switch to OFF or pressing the EJECT button When the camcorder power is switched off during manual interval recording When you set the POWER switch to OFF the camcorder will switch off by itself after the tape has run for a few seconds to record the picture data stored in the memory If you remove the battery unplug the DC cable or cu...

Page 107: ...e with the camcorder in the recording pause mode after recording the cut 3 press the RET switch on the lens while holding the ASSIGN 1 switch down The camcorder automatically positions the tape at the end point of cut 2 and turns in the recording pause mode Record cut 4 Cut 4 is recorded after cut 2 Note When pictures consisting of cuts recorded using the RE TAKE function are played back by the VT...

Page 108: ...led information on menu operation see 4 6 2 Basic Use of the Menu on page 4 49 End Search function Searching for the end of the recording and turning in recording pause mode To start the recording again after rewinding the recorded tape playing it back and stopping the camcorder follow the procedure Press the RET button on the Lens The tape automatically runs and stops at the end of the recording ...

Page 109: ...he FORMAT page appears 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to REVERSE IMAGE then push the MENU knob The t mark to the left of REVERSE IMAGE changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the mark Item Contents REVERSE IMAGE To reverse the orientation of the image and record the reversed image as a normal image set this item to ON H DELAY Makes fine horizontal adjust...

Page 110: ...t OFF go to step 8 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to H DELAY REV IMG then push the MENU knob The t mark to the left of H DELAY REV IMG changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the mark 6 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired horizontal position is obtained 7 Push the MENU knob The z mark to the left of the H DELAY REV IMG chan...

Page 111: ...ols used to select the audio output signal and to adjust the audio level 3 3 1 Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording Recording Review If you press the RET button on the lens while recording is paused the last two seconds of the tape is automatically rewound and that segment is played back on the viewfinder screen Use this function to check whether recording went smoothly If you hold the R...

Page 112: ... Note If REAR BNC OUT SEL is set to OFF on the OUTPUT SEL page of the USER menu you cannot view the picture Set REAR BNC OUT SEL to VBS You can select either VBS or SDI as the output signal of the VIDEO OUT connector when the MSDW 902 not supplied is installed For detailed information see 4 8 2 Selecting the Output Signals on page 4 100 VIDEO IN connector a SDI IN connector b VIDEO OUT connector M...

Page 113: ...time code model name serial No and TAPE format onto the MLB 1M 100 memory label not supplied This is very helpful for management of the cassette tapes and to improve the efficiency of the tape editing The memory label attached to the cassette is automatically detected To record the recording start time code onto the memory label Follow the procedure below to record the recording start time code 1 ...

Page 114: ...start is recorded on the memory label To confirm the remaining capacity on the memory label 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob The TOP menu appears 2 Turn the MENU knob to move t mark to FILE 3 Push the MENU knob When the FILE menu is first used the CONTENTS page of the FILE menu appears Or if you used the FILE menu already the page that was on the screen when the last ...

Page 115: ...ENU knob until the TELE FILE page appears then push the MENU knob The TELE FILE page appears The remaining capacity of the memory label is displayed at the REMAIN column You can record the recording start time code about 130 times on the memory label of 1 Kilobyte Note When the remaining capacity of the memory label becomes 0 you can not record the recording start time code any more 0 is displayed...

Page 116: ...nt progress message display area of the viewfinder When loading the cassette onto which the memory label whose memory capacity is 0 is attached When loading the cassette onto which the memory label whose memory capacity is 0 is attached and starting stopping the recording To clear recorded data 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in To confirm the remaining capacity on the memory label until the TELE FILE page ...

Page 117: ...ge CLEAR DATA OK YES NO appears In this case the t mark is displayed on the front of NO ant NO blinks 3 Turn the MENU knob to move t mark to YES YES blinks then push the MENU knob The data recorded on the memory label is cleared 100 appears at the REMAIN column Notes When the memory label is protected from accidental erasure you cannot clear recorded data The time code data is cleared However the ...

Page 118: ...select which signals you will record pictures being shot by the camcorder or video signals from the external equipment connected to the GENLOCK IN connector using the EXT VIDEO IN page of the OPERATION menu When the REC VIDEO SOURCE function is assigned to the ASSIGN 2 switch you can switch the signal to be recorded regardless of the setting on the EXT VIDEO IN page of the OPERATION menu Note You ...

Page 119: ...lect the signals 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob The TOP menu appears 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to OPERATION TOP MENU USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZE ALL OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE DIAGNOSIS MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch Continued ...

Page 120: ...already the page that was on the screen when the last OPERATION menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 4 When the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to EXT VIDEO IN then push the MENU knob When any page of the OPERATION menu is displayed turn the MENU knob until the EXT VIDEO IN page appears then push the MENU knob The EXT VIDEO IN page appears Continue...

Page 121: ... t mark to the left of REC VIDEO SOURCE changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the mark Item Contents CAM Records the pictures being shot by the camcorder EXT Records video signals from the external equipment connected to the GENLOCK IN connector 6 Turn the MENU knob to display EXT Continued ...

Page 122: ...op of the viewfinder screen Notes Even when EXT is selected as the REC VIDEO SOURCE if the external video signal is not input to the GENLOCK IN connector the camcorder does not change to EXT mode and the pictures being shot by the camcorder are recorded on the tape Even if GENLOCK ON OFF is set to OFF on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu the camcorder is automatically synchronized with the ...

Page 123: ...ding the V sync signal undergo digital processing internally There will not be any problems when you see the pictures of the output video signals on the monitor However if you want to output the V sync signals that are at the same position as the V sync signals of the external signal use the menu to select the appropriate V sync delay 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in Selecting the signals to be recorded o...

Page 124: ...or The pictures are displayed at the correct position on the video monitor a VIDEO Outputs the video signals excluding the V sync signal with delayed by 8 horizontal lines against the input signals to the GENLOCK IN connector from the TEST OUT connector or the VIDEO OUT connector The V sync signal is the same as the V sync signal input to the GENLOCK IN connector On the video monitor pictures are ...

Page 125: ...esired delay mode appears 4 Push the MENU knob The z mark to the left of the selected item changes to the t mark and the mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark 5 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder scree...

Page 126: ...the EXT VIDEO IN page of the USER menu The SETUP REMOVE item allows you to eliminate the setup signal from the external video signals within a range of from 0 to 10 in 0 5 steps The elimination range has been set to 7 5 at the factory Note When the UC J SELECT item is set to UC on the FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu a 7 5 setup signal is automatically added to the composite video signal output f...

Page 127: ...t been used for a long time When the GAIN selector values have been changed by using the USER menu It is not usually necessary to adjust the black balance when using the camcorder after it has been off White balance adjustment Always readjust the white balance when the lighting conditions change Viewfinder screen displays If the black balance or white balance adjustment is started messages that re...

Page 128: ...ual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu For detailed information on the manual black balance adjustment refer to the Maintenance Manual Follow the procedure below to adjust the black balance 1 Set the OUTPUT DCC switch to CAM 2 Push the AUTO W B BAL switch to BLK and release the switch The switch returns to the center position and the adjustment is executed AUTO W B BAL sw...

Page 129: ...age BLACK OK and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in memory Notes During the black balance adjustment the iris is automatically closed During the black balance adjustment the gain selection circuit is automatically activated so you may see flickering on the viewfinder screen but this is not a fault BLACK OP BLACK SET The messages change in the following sequence BLACK SET BLACK BAL ...

Page 130: ... retry the black balance adjustment Keep pushing the AUTO W B BAL to BLK until BLACK SET appears after the BLACK BAL appears If the error message occurs again an internal check is necessary For information about this internal check refer to the Maintenance Manual Note If the lens cable is not firmly connected to the lens connector it may not be possible to adjust the lens iris If this happens the ...

Page 131: ...rror occurs If the error message STORED DATA NG flashes on the viewfinder screen when the camcorder is turned on the black balance memory content has been lost Adjust the black balance again Contact your Sony representative if this message continues to appear even after the black balance has been adjusted again For more information refer to the Maintenance Manual ...

Page 132: ...f the setting on the GAIN selector or WHITE BAL switch is changed a message reporting the set position appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen GAIN switch Set as low as possible OUTPUT DCC switch CAM FILTER selector WHITE BAL switch A or B a a When WHITE SWITCH B is set to MEM on the FUNCTION 2 page of the OPERATION me...

Page 133: ...ing change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen in display mode 3 3 Place a white test card under the same lighting conditions as the subject to be shot and zoom up to it Alternately any white object such as a cloth or a wall could be used The absolute minimum white area is as follows Note Make sure there are not bright spots in the rectangle Rectangle centered on ...

Page 134: ...the lens has an automatic iris set the automatic manual switch on the lens to automatic 5 Push the AUTO W B BAL switch to WHT and release the switch The switch returns to the center position and the adjustment is executed During adjustment the message WHITE OP is displayed on the viewfinder screen in display mode 2 or 3 AUTO W B BAL switch ...

Page 135: ...ed in step 1 Note If the camera has a zoom lens with an automatic iris the iris may hunt1 during the adjustment To prevent this adjust the iris gain knob marked with IG IS or S on the lens For more information refer to the lens operation manual WHITE OK K Approximate color temperature of the object 1 Hunting Repeated brightening and darkening of an image resulting from repeated response to automat...

Page 136: ...HITE AREA WHITE NG LEVEL TOO HIGH If any of the above error messages is displayed retry the white balance adjustment If the error message occurs again an internal check is necessary For information about this internal check refer to Maintenance Manual The white video level is too low Either make open the lens iris or increase the gain The color temperature is too high Select a suitable filter sett...

Page 137: ...t 4 2 adjustments can be stored The number of memories allocated each A and B can be limited to one each by setting WHT FILTER INH to ON on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu In this case the memory contents are not linked to the filters When the WHITE BAL switch is set to B whereas on the FUNCTION 2 page of the OPERATION menu WHITE SWITCH B is set to ATW the ATW function is activated to ...

Page 138: ...es Whatever the operating mode of the electronic shutter the sensitivity of the CCD decreases with increasing shutter speed When the automatic iris is used the iris opens wider and wider as the shutter speed increases thus reducing the depth of field Shutter speed MSW 900 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec MSW 900P 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec MSW 900 60 1 to 7000 Hz MSW 900P 50...

Page 139: ...P setting the shutter speed to 1 100 or 1 60 can reduce this flicker When a bright object is shot in EVS mode or ECS mode in such a manner that it fills the screen the upper edge of the picture may have poor quality because of an inherent characteristic of CCD Before using EVS mode or ECS mode check the shooting conditions You can turn on or off the EVS mode on the SW STATUS page of the PAINT menu...

Page 140: ...e the shutter speed is selected it is retained even when the camcorder power is turned off 1 Follow the procedure described in 4 7 2 Selecting the Display Items page 4 69 to set to VF DISPLAY MODE to 2 or 3 from the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu 2 Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL SHUTTER selector Continued ...

Page 141: ...0 0 Hz 3 Before the message from step 2 disappears push the SHUTTER selector to SEL again and repeat until the desired mode or speed appears Pushing the SHUTTER selector to SEL repeatedly allows you to cycle through the settings of mode and speed preselected on the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu Note that all modes and all standard mode speeds listed in the table on page 4 12 are preselecte...

Page 142: ... Follow the procedure below 1 Set the shutter speed mode to ECS ECS Extended clear scan page factory settings 2 Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera to increase the value or clockwise to decrease the value until the desired frequency appears ECS 60 0Hz Continued ...

Page 143: ... choice of shutter mode and speed settings You can reduce the time required to select the shutter mode and speed by narrowing the choice of settings in advance This can be done by using the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu Follow the procedure below Note The settings selected on the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu become invalid when the RM B150 Remote Control Unit is connected to the c...

Page 144: ...PERATION menu already the page that was on the screen when the last OPERATION menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 4 When the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move t mark to SHT ENABLE then push the MENU knob When any page of the OPERATION menu is displayed turn the MENU knob until the SHT ENABLE page appears then push the MENU knob TOP MENU USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZ...

Page 145: ...of the setting changes to the z mark To set another mode or speed continuously return to step 5 For only the shutter speed set to ON you can select the shutter speed using the SHUTTER switch 7 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF When you close the cover the MENU ON OFF switch is set to OFF automatically The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the display indicati...

Page 146: ... about 1 stop further open 0 5 about 0 5 stop further closed 1 about 1 stop further closed Also you can set the area where light detection occurs Changing the reference value 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON When the USER menu is first used the CONTENTS of the USER menu page appears Or if you used the USER menu already the page that was on the screen when the last USER menu operation ended appea...

Page 147: ...ears then push the MENU knob The z mark to the left of the selected item changes to the t mark and the mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark The IRIS OVERRIDE is set to ON 5 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF When you close the cover the MENU ON OFF switch is set to OFF automatically The AUTO IRIS page disappears from the viewfinder Continued 09 AUTO IRIS IRIS OVERRIDE ON IRIS SPEED...

Page 148: ...kwise as seen from the front of the camera One bar s appears in the upper part to the left of the F number in the iris indication To open the iris by 1 stop Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera Two bars ss appear in the upper part to the left of the F number in the iris indication To close the iris by 0 5 stop Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front ...

Page 149: ...150 Remote Control Unit is connected The IRIS control knob of the RM B150 can be used for lens iris setting The bar display s will not appear however Closing the lens iris Iris closed by 0 5 stop one bar Iris closed by 1 stop two bars Iris opened by 0 5 stop one bar Iris opened by 1 stop two bars Opening the lens iris ...

Page 150: ...changes to the mark 3 Turn the MENU knob until ON appears then push the MENU knob The z mark to the left of the selected item changes to the t mark and the mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark The setting is executed The currently selected auto iris window appears on the viewfinder screen If it is not necessary to display the auto iris window on the viewfinder set to OFF 4 Turn th...

Page 151: ...he desired size Item Setting IRIS VAR WIDTH The width of the window IRIS VAR HEIGHT The height of the window IRIS VAR H POS The position of the window in the horizontal direction IRIS VAR V POS The position of the window in the vertical direction 6 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF When you close the cover the MENU ON OFF switch is set to OFF automatically The menu disappears from the viewfinder s...

Page 152: ... When shooting a high luminance subject the auto iris closes too much and a white crush may occur on the image In such a case you can reduce the influence to the auto iris by setting CLIP HIGH LIGHT to ON on the AUTO IRIS page of the USER menu Since the level exceeding a certain level is clipped the influence to the auto iris is reduced ...

Page 153: ... channel CH 3 and 4 by using the AUDIO IN CH 3 CH 4 switches Manually adjusting the audio levels of the audio input from the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors Follow the procedure described below to adjust the audio levels of the audio input from the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors which are to be recorded in audio channels CH 1 and CH 2 Note When 1 and 2 are not displayed under the audio channel level ...

Page 154: ...of AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 1 Set the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 switch which corresponds to the channels to be adjusted among input signals connected to AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors to REAR To adjust and record both of channels 1 and 2 set the both AUDIO IN CH 1 and AUDIO IN CH 2 switches to REAR 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch es corresponding to the channel selected in step 1 to MANUAL MIC LEVEL control Conti...

Page 155: ...select the audio level controls to be used for adjusting the level of the audio signals input to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors on the VTR MODE 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu At the factory setting Example 1 Example 2 Audio level to the CH 1 Audio level to the CH 2 40 30 10 0 20 1 2 Corresponding peak value Off These bars go on Normal input level Those bars go on Excessive input level LEVEL CH ...

Page 156: ...h is to be recorded in audio channels CH 1 and CH 2 Notes 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 detection mode is set to ON when the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors the camcorder detects the connection to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 con...

Page 157: ...l adjustment 1 1 Set either or both AUDIO IN switch es to FRONT as follows When using the front microphone input for both channels 1 and 2 Set both AUDIO IN switches to FRONT When using the front microphone input for either channel 1 or 2 Set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired channel to FRONT 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch es for the desired channel s selected in step 1 to MANUAL Continued ...

Page 158: ...input to the MIC IN connectors on the VTR MODE 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu At the factory setting Example 1 Example 2 Audio level to the CH 1 Audio level to the CH 2 Note When you select that LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 control s is linked with the MIC LEVEL control if the LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 control s is turned fully counterclockwise to 0 the audio signal input to AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors cannot be recor...

Page 159: ...he ones input to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors To activate this switch change the setting of the AUDIO CH3 4 MODE item from CH1 2 to SW on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu The XLR connector automatic detection function does not affect audio signals recorded on audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 Audio signals to be recorded in audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 CH 4 CH 3 R W F R W F The audio si...

Page 160: ...ELESS 10 0 10 0 PRESET DATA DISPLAY AUDIO IN REGEN U BIT SHOT CLOCK SET R RUN F RUN R W F R W F MEMORY STICK TIME NO OPEN 4 5 Setting the Time Data 4 5 1 Setting the Time Code The time code setting range is from 00 00 00 00 to 23 59 59 29 hour minute second frame Follow the procedure below to set the time code Setting the time code 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC RESET button HOLD button Continued ...

Page 161: ...ding down the HOLD button moves the flashing digit one to the left ADVANCE Increments the value of the flashing digit Pressing this button while holding down the HOLD button decrements the flashing digit Resetting a modified numeric value to 00 00 00 00 To reset a numeric value that was modified press the RESET button 5 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to F RUN or R RUN F RUN Free run The time code ...

Page 162: ...e the time code continuous follow the procedure below 1 Set the PRESET REGEN CLOCK switch to REGEN 2 Use the PLAY buttons to play back 3 Watching the playback find the point of the previous recording on the tape from which you wish to continue recording and press the STOP button 4 Press the RET button on the lens This reads the previous recording and synchronizes the internal time code generator t...

Page 163: ...RESET DATA DISPLAY AUDIO IN REGEN U BIT SHOT CLOCK SET R RUN F RUN R W F R W F MEMORY STICK TIME NO OPEN 4 5 3 Setting the User Bits By setting the user bits up to 8 hexadecimal digits you can record user information such as the date time or scene number on the time code track Follow the procedure below to set the user bits Setting the user bits 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to DATA RESET button HOLD b...

Page 164: ...of the flashing digit Pressing this button while holding down the HOLD button decrements the flashing digit Hexadecimal digits A to F are displayed as follows Hexadecimal A B C D E F Display A b C d E F Resetting a modified numeric value to 00 00 00 00 To reset a numeric value that was modified press the RESET button 5 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to F RUN or R RUN corresponding to the desired t...

Page 165: ...can also synchronize the time code generators of external VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder Connections for time code synchronization Connect both the reference video signal and the external time code as illustrated below Example 1 Synchronizing with an external time code GENLOCK IN a Reference video signal TC IN External time code a Set GENLOCK to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MA...

Page 166: ...number of camcorders for time code synchronization TEST OUT Reference camcorder TC OUT TC IN GENLOCK IN a TC OUT TEST OUT GENLOCK IN a TC IN TC OUT TEST OUT To another camcorder to be synchronized a Set GENLOCK to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu if GENLOCK is set to OFF ...

Page 167: ...re for time code synchronization Follow the procedure below to synchronize the time code Synchronizing the time code 1 Turn the POWER switch to ON 2 Set the PRESET REGEN CLOCK switch to PRESET 3 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to F RUN 4 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC Continued ...

Page 168: ...of the external time code However wait for a few seconds until the sync generator stabilizes before recording If the frequency of the reference video signal is not the same as the frame frequency of the camcorder the camera cannot be correctly genlocked In such a case the time code is not correctly synchronized with the external time code When GENLOCK ON OFF is set to OFF on the GENLOCK page of th...

Page 169: ... external power supply during time code synchronization To maintain a continuous power supply connect the external power supply to the DC IN connector before removing the battery pack You may lose time code synchronization if you remove the battery pack first Camera synchronization during time code synchronization During time code synchronization the camera is genlocked to the reference video sign...

Page 170: ... Setting a cassette number or shot number 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to DATA 1 5 4 3 5 2 5 ADVANCE SHIFT LEVEL HOLD RESET DISPLAY LIGHT WARNING OFF ON TC CTL DATA AUTO CH 1 CH 2 CH 4 CH 3 MANUAL AUDIO SELECT FRONT REAR WIRELESS 10 0 10 0 PRESET DATA DISPLAY AUDIO IN REGEN U BIT SHOT CLOCK SET R RUN F RUN R W F R W F MEMORY STICK TIME NO OPEN RESET button HOLD button Continued ...

Page 171: ...T Selects a digit to set Each time you press the button the flashing digit moves one column to the right Pressing this button while holding down the HOLD button moves the flashing digit one to the left ADVANCE Increments the value of the flashing digit Pressing this button while holding down the HOLD button decrements the flashing digit To reset the cassette number or shot number to 001 Select any...

Page 172: ...Menu on page 4 54 b This menu appears only when the MSDW 904 is installed USER MENU CUSTOMIZE sub menu ALL sub menu OPERATION sub menu PAINT sub menu MAINTENANCE sub menu FILE sub menu DIAGNOSIS sub menu OUTPUT SEL page FUNCTION 1 page VF DISP 1 page VF DISP 2 page LED page MARKER page GAIN SW page VF SETTING page AUTO IRIS page SHOT ID page SHOT DISP page SET STATUS page EXT VIDEO IN page b USER ...

Page 173: ...osition Note The display of the TOP menu is inhibited according to switch settings inside the MSW 900 900P camcorder Refer to the Maintenance Manual for more information The TOP menu has the following submenus USER menu This menu contains items for making settings or changing the settings needed to operate the camcorder This menu is normally displayed when the MENU ON OFF switch is changed to ON U...

Page 174: ... you can also use an external remote control panel or master setup unit to set the items on this menu this menu is effective when using the camcorder by itself outdoors MAINTENANCE menu This menu contains items for performing camera maintenance operations such as changing the system or using infrequently used paint items FILE menu This menu is for performing file operations such as writing the ref...

Page 175: ...plains operations on the USER menu But the operations are the same as those on menus other than the USER menu Also if the optional extension boards such as MSDW 902 MSDW 903 and or MSDW 904 are not equipped with your camcorder some of items on the USER menu pages are not displayed Controls for use of the basic use of the menu MENU ON OFF switch CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch MENU knob Continued ...

Page 176: ...u used the USER menu already the page that was on the screen when the last USER menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen In this case go to step 2 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to desired page 02 FUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW 1 ATW ASSIGN SW 2 OFF DF NDF DF END SEARCH OFF LOOP INTVAL REC OFF Scrolls downward Scrolls upward tmark This menu is for the MSW 900 For the MSW 900P the DF NDF...

Page 177: ...left of the item currently selected on the page 4 Turn the move MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired item Turning the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera Moves the t mark up continuously Turning the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camera Moves the t mark down continuously 07 GAIN SW GAIN LOW 0dB GAIN MID 9dB GAIN HIGH 18dB GAIN TURBO 42dB TURBO ...

Page 178: ... Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camera As turning the MENU knob the setting increases or decreases one step by on step If you turn the knob quickly the numeric value changes rapidly If you turn it slowly you can make minute adjustments To toggle a setting on or off To select the ON setting turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera To selec...

Page 179: ... appears To reset to the initial setting push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST once more The action of the CANCEL PRST function differs for some setting items Some items are only affected by PRST Check the setting procedure for each item for more information To interrupt changing the settings By setting the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF the menu disappears from the viewfinder screen By set...

Page 180: ...amcorder is in page selecting mode 2 Turn the MENU knob until the desired page appears 3 Push the MENU knob when the desired page appears To end menu operations Turn the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Or close the cover This results in automatically setting the switch to OFF 4 6 3 Editing the USER Menu The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to configure a USER menu that consists only of pages and item...

Page 181: ...ENU knob change the MENU ON OFF switch from the OFF position to the ON position The TOP menu appears 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to USER MENU CUSTOMIZE then push the MENU knob When the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu is first used the CONTENTS page appears Follow the procedure below Or if you have already used the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu the page that was on the screen when the last USER MEN...

Page 182: ...nob until the desired page of USER 2 EDIT to USER 5 EDIT appears then push the MENU knob Example When you select the USER 2 EDIT page 4 After confirming the t mark to the left of Add New Item push the MENU knob The page on which you can select items to be added appears 03 USER2 EDIT Add New Item 27 BLACK ESC SELECT ITEM MASTER BLACK 0 R BLACK 0 B BLACK 0 MASTER FLARE 0 R FLARE 0 G FLARE 0 B FLARE ...

Page 183: ...ew item 3 Add the remaining items by repeating steps 1 and 2 You can add up to 10 items on one page When the 10th item is registered Add New Item disappears Deleting items from a page You can delete items from USER 1 EDIT to USER 5 EDIT pages 1 Open the page of the USER 1 EDIT to USER 5 EDIT pages from which you want to delete items Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item to be deleted 2...

Page 184: ... push the MENU knob The t mark to the left of the selected item changes to the z mark 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the position where you want to move the item then push the MENU knob The item selected in step 1 move to the position that you selected in step 2 In the above example MASTER BLACK is moved to the top and other items are moved down one at a time 02 USER1 EDIT PUSH TO ITEM...

Page 185: ...a blank row is inserted between MASTER BLACK and WHITE B CH Note You cannot insert a blank row on a page where 10 items have already been registered 02 USER1 EDIT PUSH TO ITEM INSERT MASTER BLACK 0 WHITE B CH AWB TEST OUT MENU OFF OFFSET WHITE A OFF WARM COOL A 3200 COLOR FINE A 0 Add New Item 02 USER1 EDIT MASTER BLACK 0 WHITE B CH AWB TEST OUT MENU OFF OFFSET WHITE A OFF WARM COOL A 3200 COLOR F...

Page 186: ...he USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu is first used the CONTENTS page appears Follow the procedure below Or if you have already used the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu the page that was on the screen when the last USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to EDIT PAGE then push the MENU knob when the CONTENTS page is displayed When another pa...

Page 187: ...to Add New Page then push the MENU knob The REMAIN PAGE where you can select the page to be added appears 5 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired page then push the MENU knob The selected page is added to the last page of the USER menu To cancel adding a page Before pushing the MENU knob in step 5 turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to ESC at the right top of the screen then push ...

Page 188: ...he page to be deleted 2 Push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST The message DELETE PAGE OK appears 3 Push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST again In the above example the VF DISP 2 page is deleted 01 EDIT PAGE DELETE PAGE OK Add New Page 01 OUTPUT SEL 02 FUNCTION 1 03 VF DISP 1 04 VF DISP 2 05 LED 06 MARKER 1 07 GAIN SW 08 VF SETTING 09 AUTO IRIS ...

Page 189: ...e screen 2 Turn MENU knob to move the t mark to the position where you want to move the page selected in step 1 In the above example USER 1 is inserted in the 04 position and the LED page and pages after that move down one at a time after the operation in the following step 3 is completed 3 Push the MENU knob The page selected in step 1 is moved to the position selected in step 2 01 EDIT PAGE PUSH...

Page 190: ...ettings and adjustment progress and results can also be made to appear for about 3 seconds while settings are being changed during adjustment and after adjustment For information about the display item selection see 4 7 2 Selecting the Display Items on page 4 69 For information about setting change and adjustment progress messages see 4 7 3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress M...

Page 191: ...is good 5 Remaining battery battery voltage indicator This shows the battery voltage attached to the camcorder or connected to the DC IN connector When an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System is used the indication is automatically switched and shows the remaining battery capacity of the Anton Bauer battery numerically 6 16 9 mode recording indicator This indicates recording in the 16 9 mode Thi...

Page 192: ...ing time in minutes of the VTR Example of remaining tape indicator Display Tape time remaining F 30 Full to 30 minutes 30 25 30 to 25 minutes 25 20 25 to 20 minutes 20 15 20 to 15 minutes 15 10 15 to 10 minutes 10 5 10 to 5 minutes 5 0 5 to 2 minutes 5 0 flashing Less than 2 minutes 0 Audio level These indicators indicate the level of audio channel 1 and channel 2 The peak indication of the VTR le...

Page 193: ...tor indicates the currently selected white balance automatic adjustment memory A Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A B Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to B P Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST or when the preset button on the RM B150 has been pushed T ATW is being used qf Filter This indicator indicates the currently selected filter types qg Time code indicat...

Page 194: ...recorded together with the color bars qk Model name and serial number indicator This displays the model name and serial number of the camcorder This indicator is recorded together with the color bars ql 16 9 mode indicator This indicates the 16 9 mode w Cassette number indicator This displays the cassette number This indicator is recorded together with the color bars wa Shot number indicator This ...

Page 195: ...or off the indication next to each item Follow the procedure below to select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the VF DISP 1 or VF DISP 2 page appears and push the MENU knob MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch CANCEL PRST ESCAPE...

Page 196: ...the ND filter DISP WHITE White balance memory indicator DISP GAIN Gain indicator DISP SHUTTER Shutter speed and ECS mode indicator DISP AUDIO Audio level indicator DISP TAPE Remaining tape indicator DISP IRIS Iris opening indicator a The viewfinder display can be also turned on or off by using the DISPLAY switch on the viewfinder b For detailed information on the display mode see 4 7 3 Display Mod...

Page 197: ...isplayed numerically regardless of this setting 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set and push the MENU knob The t mark to the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the mark 4 Turn the MENU knob whether the selected item should appear in the viewfinder display the ON setting or not appear the OFF setting a...

Page 198: ...justment progress and results by setting a display mode The conditions under which messages are displayed and their correspondence with the display mode are as follows Setting change and adjustment progress messages and display modes Y Message is displayed N Message is not displayed Message display condition When the filter selection has been changed When the gain setting has been changed When the...

Page 199: ... to change it 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in 4 7 2 Selecting the Display Items on page 4 69 until the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu is on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to VF DISPLAY MODE and push the MENU knob The t mark to the left of VF DISPLAY MODE changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the mark Message SS 1 100 MSW 900 or 1 60 MSW...

Page 200: ... OFF 4 7 4 Setting the Marker Display Use the MARKER page of the USER menu to switch the display of the center and safety zone markers on or off and to select whether the area indicated by the safety zone marker is 80 90 or 100 of the screen area 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU kn...

Page 201: ...set to ON SAFETY ZONE To display the safety zone set to ON SAFETY AREA To select the safety zone range 80 90 92 5 or 95 when SAFETY ZONE is set to ON ASPECT To display the aspect marker set to ON ASPECT SELECT To select the type of the aspect marker ASPECT MASK To make the areas out of the selected aspect marker dimmer set to ON ASPECT MASK LVL To set the mask level 1 2 1 4 or 1 8 when the ASPECT ...

Page 202: ...nges to the mark 2 Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting and push the MENU knob The z mark to the left of the selected item changes to the t mark and the mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark 4 To continue setting other items repeat step 3 5 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the display indicating ...

Page 203: ...enu to select items related to the viewfinder 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the VF SETTING page appears and push the MENU knob MENU knob MENU ON OFF switch CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch Continued ...

Page 204: ... level of the zebra 2 100 display VF DETAIL LEVEL Adjusts the sharpness in the viewfinder 99 to 0 to 99 b Turns the VF detail function on or off and adjusts the level a When you use the viewfinder which is not equipped with the ZEBRA switch turns the display on or off using this item When you use the viewfinder with the ZEBRA switch the latest operation between the ZEBRA switch and this menu opera...

Page 205: ...n the MENU knob to change the desired setting and push the MENU knob The z mark to the left of the selected item changes to the t mark and the mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark 5 To continue setting other items repeat steps 3 and 4 6 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the display indicating the current sta...

Page 206: ...ch of the shot IDs 1 to 4 set in the SHOT DATA page is recorded superimposed on the picture Use the following procedure Selecting the shot data for superimposed recording 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the SHOT DISP page appears and push the MENU knob MENU knob MENU ON...

Page 207: ...me is NAME superimposed ON or OFF SHOT SERIAL Selects whether or not the serial number is NO superimposed ON or OFF SHOT ID SEL a Selects whether or not the shot ID set in the SHOT ID page is superimposed 1 to 4 or OFF SHOT 16 9 ID Selects whether or not the 16 9 mode indicator is superimposed ON or OFF a To carry out superimposed recording select the SHOT ID number 1 to 4 Not to carry out superim...

Page 208: ...he picture and push the MENU knob The z mark to the left of the selected item changes to the t mark and the mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark 5 To continue setting other items repeat steps 3 and 4 6 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF To carry out superimposed recording To actually record the items selected for superimposed recording in the SHOT DISP page s...

Page 209: ...and the setting can be changed using the SHOT DISP page of the USER menu You can select the SHOT ID to be recorded superimposed on the color bars on the SHOT DISP page Note When the menu is displayed the shot ID is not displayed even if the 7XLorbarsignalisoutput Follow the procedure below to set the shot ID Setting the shot ID 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen whe...

Page 210: ...S DEL m 2 Turn the MENU knob until the SHOT ID page appears and push the MENU knob 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the ID one of ID 1 to ID 4 you want to set and push MENU knob The window for entering the shot ID appears The r marks appear over the top of the character on the character entry row You can now enter the characters character setting mode Continued ...

Page 211: ...irst go to step 2 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the r mark to the character which you want to change then push the MENU knob The r mark changes to the mark and the character table appears The r mark moves to the character table Continued ID 1 ESC SHOT IS NAME END ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW XYZ 0123456789 RET INS DEL m ...

Page 212: ...ou want to select then push the MENU knob ID 1 ESC SHOT ID NAME END ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW XYZ 0123456789 RET INS DEL m ID 1 ESC SHOT ID NAME END ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW XYZ 0123456789 RET INS DEL m Example To change the S to D Move the r mark to D D appears under the mark Push the MENU knob The mark changes to the r mark Continued ...

Page 213: ...k the space is entered in that position and that and subsequent characters move to the right one at a time Move the r mark over RET then push the MENU knob The mark over the space on the character entry row changes to the r mark ID 1 ESC SHOT IDNAME END ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW XYZ 0123456789 RET INS DEL m ID 1 ESC SHOT ID NAME END ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW XYZ 0123456789 RET INS DEL m Move the r mar...

Page 214: ...hanges to the r mark 5 Repeat step 4 to enter remaining characters 6 When you finish entering characters turn the MENU knob to move the r mark over END then push the MENU knob The character setting mode is cleared and the SHOT ID page appears To cancel entering or changing shot ID Before performing step 6 operation move the t mark to ESC at top right of the window then push the MENU knob Or before...

Page 215: ...creen by displaying the following windows ABNORMAL window FUNCTION window AUDIO STATUS window ABNORMAL window This window allows you to confirm why the warning indicator lights You can use the LED page of the USER menu to set whether or not the warning indicator lights ABNORMAL GAIN ON 12dB SHUTTER ON EVS WHT PRESET ON WB ATW RUN ON OFF EXTENDER ON OFF FILTER OFF 2 OVERRIDE ON 0 ...

Page 216: ...TUS window This window allows you to confirm the following items related to audio ON OFF of EMPHASIS and setting condition of DF NDF only for the MSW 900 Type of input signal to audio channels CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 Input level of audio channels CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 FUNCTION ASSIGN SW 1 ATW ASSIGN SW 2 OFF LOOP REC OFF 0SEC Actual State REAR BNC OFF AUDIO STATUS EMPHASYS OFF NDF CH1 FRONT CH3 WIRELES CH2 REAR...

Page 217: ... windows You can use the MENU CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch as the STATUS ON SEL OFF switch when the MENU ON OFF switch is set to OFF when the cover is closed OFF is automatically selected To disappear the window promptly after displaying the window push this switch down to OFF By pushing the STATUS ON SEL OFF switch up to ON SEL the confirmation window appears Each time you push this switch up to ON ...

Page 218: ...til the SET STATUS page appears and push the MENU knob The SET STATUS page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item Item Content ABNORMAL Selects whether or not the ABNORMAL window is displayed ON or OFF FUNCTION Selects whether or not the FUNCTION window is displayed ON or OFF STATUS AUDIO Selects whether or not the STATUS AUDIO window is displayed ON or OFF 12 SET ...

Page 219: ...mark to the left of the selected item changes to the t mark and the mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark 5 To continue setting other windows repeat steps 3 and 4 6 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF 4 7 9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder You can set whether or not the image of the return video signal input to the GENLOCK IN co...

Page 220: ...hen the last MAINTENANCE menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 3 When the CONTENTS page is displayed turn the MENU knob to move t mark to GENLOCK then push the MENU knob When any page of the MAINTENANCE menu is displayed turn the MENU knob until the GENLOCK page appears then push the MENU knob The GENLOCK page appears and the current settings are displayed on the page 15 GENLOCK GE...

Page 221: ...eft of GENLOCK changes to the t mark and the mark to the left of GENLOCK setting changes to the z mark And the setting is executed 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to RETURN VIDEO and push the MENU knob The t mark changes to the z mark and the t mark changes to the mark 4 Turn the MENU knob until ON appears then push the MENU knob The z mark changes to the t mark and the mark changes to the...

Page 222: ...tion is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 switch you can see the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder screen while you are pressing the ASSIGN 1 switch even if RETURN VIDEO is set to OFF on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu Note When any signal is not input to the GENLOCK IN connector the image is not changed even if you press the RET switch on the lens However the image is switched wh...

Page 223: ...e the GAIN SW page of the USER menu to set the gains corresponding to the L M and H positions of the GAIN selector which switches the gain of the video amplifier Follow the procedure below to set the gain 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the GAIN SW page appears and push...

Page 224: ...ion of the GAIN selector GAIN TURBO Sets the gain value corresponding to TURBO GAIN button selection TURBO OFF When you operate the GAIN switch after SW IND pressing the TURBO GAIN button once the video gain is changed according to the GAIN switch operation ON When the video gain is boosted to the video gain to the value preset by pressing the TURBO GAIN button once the video gain is not changed e...

Page 225: ...he selected item changes to the t mark and the mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark Any of 3 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 36 42 or 48 dB can be set for each of the L M and H positions in any sequence For TURBO any of 3 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 36 42 or 48 dB can be selected To change the gain corresponding to another switch position return to step 3 5 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF ...

Page 226: ...he VIDEO OUT connector when the MSDW 902 not supplied is installed Follow the procedure below to select the output signal 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the OUTPUT SEL page appears and push the MENU knob The OUTPUT SEL page appears The current setting of an item appear...

Page 227: ...ctor of the video monitor OFF This allows you to save the power a When the MSDW 902 not supplied is not installed this selection is not effective 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to REAR BNC OUT SEL and push the MENU knob The t mark to the left of REAR BNC OUT SEL changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the mark 4 Turn the MENU knob to change the desired s...

Page 228: ...llows you to do this setting 1 Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in 4 7 9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder on page 4 93 to display the WHITE page of the PAINT menu The WHITE page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item 02 WHITE COLOR TEMP A 3200 COLOR FINE A 0 R GAIN A 0 B GAIN A 0 COLOR TEMP B 3200 COLOR FINE B 0 R GAIN...

Page 229: ...table shows the adjustment of the white balance of channel A The items to which B is attached are used to adjust the white balance of channel B 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set and push MENU knob The t mark to the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the mark 3 Turn the MENU knob to change the desire...

Page 230: ...RATION menu allows you to do this setting 1 Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in 4 7 9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder on page 4 93 to display the OFFSET WHT page of the OPERATION menu The OFFSET WHT page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item 16 OFFSET WHT OFFSET WHITE A OFF WARM COOL A 3200 COLOR FINE A 0 OFFSET WHIT...

Page 231: ...t satisfactory OFFSET WHITE B Turns the setting of the offset for channel B ON or OFF ON Adds the offset adjusted on this page to the white balance WARM COOL B Sets the offset for the white balance of channel B using the color temperature Adjust the value while looking at the real image because error tends to be bigger for adjustment of high color temperature COLOR FINE B Adjusts the value more pr...

Page 232: ...he left of the setting changes to the mark 4 Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting and push the MENU knob The z mark to the left of the selected item changes to the t mark and the mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark To continue another setting repeat steps 3 and 4 To continue the settings of the other white balance channel go back to step 2 5 To end menu operations set...

Page 233: ...ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears and push the MENU knob The FUNCTION 1 page appears The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item Item Content ASSIGN SW 1 Assigns the function to ASSIGN 1 push type switch ASSIGN SW 2 Assigns the function to ASSIGN 2 slide type switch k 02 FUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW 1 ATW ASSIGN SW 2 OFF DF NDF...

Page 234: ...108 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to either ASSIGN SW 1 or 2 to which you want to assign the function and push MENU knob The ASSIGN 1 or 2 SEL window corresponding to the selected switch appears ASSIGN 1 SEL window ASSIGN 2 SEL window Continued ...

Page 235: ...unction to the switch ATW Assigns the ON OFF function of auto tracing white balance RETURN VIDEO Assigns the ON OFF function to display the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder to the switch C LENS RET Assigns the same function as that of the RET switch on the lens to the switch REC SWITCH Assigns the VTR S S start stop function to the switch TURBO SWITCH Assigns the turbo gain funct...

Page 236: ...gns the ON OFF function to display all markers b REC VIDEO SOURCE c Selects which signals you will record pictures being shot by the camcorder or video signals from external equipment connected to GENLOCK IN connector a When the MSDW 903 is not installed this item does not appear since this function is not effective b Even when MARKER is set to OFF on the MARKER page of the USER menu the ASSIGN 2 ...

Page 237: ... knob to change the desired setting and push the MENU knob The z mark to the left of the selected item changes to the t mark and the mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark 6 To continue another setting repeat steps 3 and 4 To return to the FUNCTION 1 page Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to ESC on the right top of the window and push the MENU knob Or push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE...

Page 238: ...nal clock The date and time set are stored in the time code 1 Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in 4 7 9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder on page 4 93 to display the TIME DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu The t mark is placed at ADJUST 02 TIME DATE ADJUST EXEC HOUR 12 MIN 55 SEC 58 YEAR 00 MONTH 07 DAY 31 Continued ...

Page 239: ...value SEC Sets the seconds value YEAR Sets the year MONTH Sets the month DAY Sets the day 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set and push MENU knob The t mark to the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the mark TIME ADJUST ESC HOUR 12 MIN 55 SEC 58 YEAR 00 MONTH 07 DAY 31 OK Continued ...

Page 240: ...turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to OK then push the MENU knob The internal clock is set with the date and time set in steps 3 to 5 The TIME DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu appears again The time set on the TIME ADJUST setting window is displayed To cancel the setting Before performing the operation in step 6 move the t mark to ESC on the right top of the window and push the MENU knob Or push...

Page 241: ... in use 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the LENS FILE page appears and push the MENU knob The LENS FILE page appears The name and the f stop iris setting of the lens currently selected appears 14 LENS FILE LENS FILE SELECT 1 F ID F STOP 1 7 Continued ...

Page 242: ... is loaded Not to use the lens file Select OFF 5 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen 4 8 8 Selecting the Aspect Ratio The FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu allows you to select the aspect ratio of the video outp...

Page 243: ...changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the mark 3 Turn the MENU knob to display the desired aspect ratio and push the MENU knob The z mark changes to the t mark and the mark to the left of the aspect ratio changes to the z mark 4 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF To display the aspect ratio of 16 9 on the viewfinder By setting the DISP 16 ...

Page 244: ...g the SHOT 16 9 ID on the SHOT DISP page of the USER menu to ON you can record a 16 9 mode indicator superimposed in color bars 16 9 indicator on the color bar display For detailed information 4 7 6 Recording Superimposed Shot Data in Color Bars on page 4 80 COLOR BAR SMPTE type COLOR BAR EBU type ...

Page 245: ... either of the following modes using the FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu I Interlace scan mode PsF progressive scan mode Each mode is described below 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 v...

Page 246: ...ield video signal and an even field video signal are the same Setting the CCD scan mode to the progressive scan mode The scan mode of the camcorder has been set to the interlace scan mode at the factory The FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu allows you to change the CCD scan mode to the progressive scan mode 1 Follow the procedures given in steps 1 to 3 described in 4 7 9 Confirming the Image of th...

Page 247: ...The t mark to the left of SCAN MODE changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the mark 3 Turn the MENU knob to display PsF and push the MENU knob The z mark changes to the t mark and the mark to the left of the SCAN MODE changes to the z mark 4 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF ...

Page 248: ...y Stick You can use a Memory Stick with memory capacity of up to 64 MB with the camcorder For detailed information on the scene file see 4 11 Using the Scene Files on page 4 139 For detailed information on the lens files reference files and ALL files refer to the Maintenance Manual 4 9 1 Handling the Memory Stick The Memory Stick can be inserted or removed from the camcorder with the power turned ...

Page 249: ...ntil it clicks into place Then close the cover Inserting the Memory Stick Note If it does not fit into the slot properly or if there is some resistance when you insert it the Memory Stick may be turned around or upside down Do not force the Memory Stick into the slot Confirm the direction of the notch and arrow on the Memory Stick before inserting the Memory Stick and then try inserting it again M...

Page 250: ...emoving the Memory Stick Note Do not remove the Memory Stick while the BUSY indicator is lit the camcorder is reading or writing data on the Memory Stick Protecting saved data To prevent accidental erasure of important setup data use the write protect switch on the Memory Stick Slide the switch right to the write protect position It is now impossible to write or delete data on the Memory Stick BUS...

Page 251: ...on the Memory Stick Avoid using or storing the Memory Stick in a location subject to extremely high temperature such as the hot inside of a car or the outdoors exposed to a burning sun or a place near a heater direct sunlight high humidity excessive dust When storing and carrying the Memory Stick keep it in its original case to ensure protection of important data When carrying the camcorder with t...

Page 252: ...u You can recreate suitable setup condition rapidly using data in the Memory Stick Saving data to the Memory Stick You can save up to 100 user files in the Memory Stick Insert the Memory Stick then follow the procedure below 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the USER FILE...

Page 253: ...3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to USER FILE SAVE and push MENU knob The P00 USER SAVE window appears The mark is displayed to the left of P00 at the top left of the window In this case you can change the page You can use up to 20 pages from P00 to P19 to save user files in the Memory Stick Each page can hold up to 5 files P00 USER SAVE ESC DISPLAY MODE ALL 001 NEW FILE 002 NEW FILE 003 NE...

Page 254: ...hen the saving is completed the message COMPLETE appears and the BUSY indicator also goes off P00 USER SAVE ESC DISPLAY MODE ALL 001 NEW FILE 002 NEW FILE 003 NEW FILE 004 NEW FILE 005 NEW FILE P00 USER SAVE ESC MEMORY STICK ACCESS DISPLAY MODE ALL 001 NEW FILE 002 NEW FILE 003 NEW FILE 004 NEW FILE 005 NEW FILE When P00 page is selected By pushing the MENU knob when the mark is placed to the left...

Page 255: ...To cancel the saving and return to the USER FILE page Before pushing the MENU knob in step 5 move the t mark to ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and push the MENU knob The USER FILE page appears again and the t mark is placed at the USER FILE SAVE item 6 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displa...

Page 256: ...ta from a Memory Stick Follow the procedure below 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the USER FILE page appears and push the MENU knob Reason No Memory Stick is inserted The write protect switch on the Memory Stick is set to the write protect position Circuit or Memory Sti...

Page 257: ...esired file No appears and push MENU knob P00 USER LOAD ESC DISPLAY MODE ALL 001 USER1 00 08 01 002 USER2 00 08 10 003 NO FILE 004 USER4 00 09 20 005 USER5 00 10 03 P00 USER LOAD ESC DISPLAY MODE ALL 001 USER1 00 08 01 002 USER2 00 08 10 003 NO FILE 004 USER4 00 09 20 005 USER5 00 10 03 When P00 page is selected By pushing the MENU knob when the mark is placed to the left of P00 the t mark moves t...

Page 258: ...o goes off Note The data loaded from the Memory Stick overwrite the data saved in the camcorder To cancel the loading and return to the USER FILE page Before pushing the MENU knob in step 5 move the t mark to ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and push the MENU knob The USER FILE page appears again and the t mark is placed at the USER FILE LOAD item 6 To end menu operation...

Page 259: ...a was not loaded Data load error messages Error message NO MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK ERROR flashing FILE ERROR flashing Reason No Memory Stick is inserted Circuit or Memory Stick fault The Memory Stick contains data that cannot be loaded with this camcorder Action Insert or reinsert the Memory Stick Recheck and consult a Sony representative Do not try to load data saved with another camcorder ...

Page 260: ...he Memory Stick to identify it When data is saved to a Memory Stick a file ID is saved to the Memory Stick together with the data 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to F ID on the USER FILE page 2 Push the MENU knob The F ID window where you can set the file ID appears F ID ESC END ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW XYZ 0123456789 RET INS DEL m Continued ...

Page 261: ...ile ID before saving data in the Memory Stick Otherwise the file ID is not saved with the other data 4 When you finish entering the file ID turn the MENU knob to move the r mark to END then push the MENU knob The USER FILE page appears Perform operations from step 3 in Saving data to the Memory Stick on page 4 126 This file ID is stored in the Memory Stick with data File ID set in step 3 ...

Page 262: ... move the t mark to DISPLAY MODE and push the MENU knob 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark until the desired type of the display contents appears and push the MENU knob Item Contents ALL File ID 10 characters and store date year month date F ID File ID 16 characters DATE Store date year month date hours minutes seconds P00 USER SAVE ESC DISPLAY MODE F ID 001 USER1 002 USER2 003 NO FILE 004 US...

Page 263: ...tings are the same as the factory settings You can change them The changed data are treated as preset settings For detailed information on how to change the factory settings see the Maintenance Manual Follow the procedure below to reset all settings to the standard setting 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinde...

Page 264: ...rk to USER PRESET and push MENU knob The message PRESET DATA OK YES NO appears In this case the t mark is placed to the left of NO and NO blinks 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to YES YES blinks and push MENU knob Settings for all items in the USER menu are reset to the standard settings ...

Page 265: ...u can store the following data in a scene file Adjusted values using the PAINT menu For detailed information on the PAINT menu refer to the Maintenance Manual not supplied Shutter speed settings in the standard mode and ECS mode White balance data to be stored or loaded depends on settings of the SCENE WHITE DATA on the REFERENCE page of the FILE menu For details see Data of the white balance to b...

Page 266: ...he SCENE FILE page appears If you want to set a file ID for the data to be stored set the file ID before going to the step 3 For detailed information on setting the file ID see Setting the file ID on page 4 147 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to SCENE STORE and push the MENU knob 04 SCENE FILE 1 2 3 4 5 STANDARD SCENE RECALL EXEC SCENE STORE EXEC F ID 04 SCENE FILE 1 2 3 4 5 STANDARD SCENE...

Page 267: ...SCENE STORE window appears SCENE STORE ESC DISPLAY MODE ALL MEM 1 NEW FILE MEM 2 NEW FILE MEM 3 NEW FILE MEM 4 NEW FILE MEM 5 NEW FILE P00 SCENE STORE ESC DISPLAY MODE ALL MEM 1 NEW FILE MEM 2 NEW FILE MEM 3 NEW FILE MEM 4 NEW FILE MEM 5 NEW FILE SCENE STORE screen When no Memory Stick has been inserted P00 SCENE STORE screen When a Memory Stick has been inserted Continued ...

Page 268: ...ppears In this case the t mark is placed to the left of NO and NO blinks To stop overwriting press the MENU knob To overwrite move the t mark to YES YES blinks and push the MENU knob When a Memory Stick has been inserted The mark is displayed to the left of P00 at the top left of the window In this case you can change the page You can use up to 20 pages from P01 to P20 to store scene files in the ...

Page 269: ...ired file No and push MENU knob The message MEMORY STICK ACCESS appears When the storing is completed the message COMPLETE appears and the BUSY indicator also goes off To cancel the storing and return to the SCENE FILE page Before pushing the MENU knob in step 2 move the t mark to ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and push the MENU knob The SCENE FILE page appears again P...

Page 270: ... the display contents on page 4 148 4 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF To return to the SCENE FILE page After the message COMPLETE is displayed in step 3 move the t mark to ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and push the MENU knob The SCENE FILE page appears again Data of the white balance to be stored in the scene file Data of the white balance to ...

Page 271: ...n memory A are stored in the scene file when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST the preset value is stored When SCENE WHITE DATA is set to OFF Data of the white balance is not stored in the scene file Saving scene files stored in the camcorder memory to the Memory Stick You can save five scene files stored in the camcorder to the Memory Stick at once Follow the procedure below 1 Turn the MENU kno...

Page 272: ...n the storing is completed the message COMPLETE appears and the BUSY indicator goes off To cancel the storing Before pushing the MENU knob in step 3 move the t mark to ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and push the MENU knob The SCENE FILE page appears again 4 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Note If files have been stored in the page selected in s...

Page 273: ...corder memory or in a Memory Stick a file ID is stored in the Memory Stick together with the file 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to F ID on the SCENE FILE page 2 Push the MENU knob The F ID window where you can set the file ID appears 04 SCENE FILE 1 2 3 4 5 STANDARD SCENE RECALL EXEC SCENE STORE EXEC F ID F ID ESC END ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW XYZ 0123456789 RET INS DEL m Continued ...

Page 274: ...le ID turn the MENU knob to move the r mark to END then push the MENU knob The SCENE FILE page appears Perform operations from step 2 in 4 11 1 Storing Data in the Scene File on page 4 139 This file ID is saved with data Selecting the display contents You can select the contents of the file to be displayed on the SCENE STORE window and SCENE RECALL window For detailed information on how to select ...

Page 275: ...ile To load the scene file stored in the camcorder Move the t mark to the desired file No and push the MENU knob The s which is displayed to the left of the file No changes to x The camcorder is set up according to the loaded scene file To cancel the selected scene file Move the t mark to x and push the MENU knob x changes to s The camcorder returns to the settings before selecting this scene file...

Page 276: ...CALL window appears To load the scene file on this page go to step 3 When a Memory Stick has been inserted the P00 SCENE RECALL window appears On the P00 page the scene files saved in the camcorder memory are displayed You can also recall the scene file stored in the camcorder memory on this page 04 SCENE FILE 1 AAAAAAAAAAAAA 2 BBBBBBBBBBBBB 3 CCCCCCCCCCCCC 4 DDDDDDDDDDDDD 5 NO FILE STANDARD SCENE...

Page 277: ...and push MENU knob 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file No and push MENU knob The message MEMORY STICK ACCESS appears When the loading is completed the message COMPLETE appears The camcorder is set up according to the loaded scene file If the file No of the file where no data is stored NO FILE is displayed in the column of that file To cancel the loading Before pushing the M...

Page 278: ...e SCENE RECALL page appears 2 Turn the MENU knob until the SCENE RECALL page which contains the desired scene files appears and push the MENU knob 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to 5FILE LOAD t MEM 1 5 and push the MENU knob The message MEMORY STICK ACCESS appears When loading is complete the message COMPLETE appears and the BUSY indicator goes off P01 SCENE RECALL ESC MEMORY STICK ACCESS...

Page 279: ... FILE page appears again 4 To end menu operations set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Notes The scene files loaded from the Memory Stick overwrite data stored in the camcorder memory When there is a file where no data is stored NO FILE is displayed a file that has the same file number is not overwritten in the camcorder In the window displayed in step 3 the content of the scene file 3 in the camcord...

Page 280: ...ings saved in the reference file standard settings For detailed information on the items subject to the reference file see the Maintenance Manual On the SCENE FILE page turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to STANDARD then push the MENU knob The s which is displayed to the left of STANDARD changes to x When x changes to s the settings of the camcorder are reset to the settings stored in the refer...

Page 281: ...sing a BP L60A Battery Pack When a BP L60A Battery Pack is used the camcorder will operate continuously for about 110 minutes Before use charge the battery pack with a BC L120 Battery Charger It takes about 2 5 hours to charge one BP L60A For more information refer to the BC L120 manual Note on using the battery pack A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully recharged Setting Up the Camcorde...

Page 282: ...pack against the back of the camcorder aligning the side line of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder 2 Slide the battery pack down until its LOCK arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder BP L60A Align these lines Back of camcorder Matching line on the camcorder LOCK arrow ...

Page 283: ...Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5 3 Detaching the battery pack Detaching the battery pack Holding the button in pull the battery pack up LOCK ...

Page 284: ...th a fully charged internal battery pack then remove the DC output cable of the external battery from the DC IN connector The power source will switch to the internal battery pack To use an external battery again connect a fully charged external battery to the DC IN connector before unloading the internal battery pack The power source will switch to the external battery Continuous operation when o...

Page 285: ...tor 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 Wall outlet AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor Power switch on DC output cable supplied with the AC 550 550CE DC OUT DC IN ...

Page 286: ... power Connecting to an AC power source using the AC DN2B AC Adaptor 5 1 4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System By fitting the camcorder with the Anton Bauer Ultralight system and setting the LIGHT switch to AUTO you can switch the light on and off automatically as you start and stop VTR operation This system operates with lights powered by 12 V with a maximum power consumption of 50 W to wall ...

Page 287: ...the position to the left or right Adjusting the position to the left or right 1 Loosen the viewfinder left right positioning ring 2 Slide the viewfinder to the most convenient position 3 Tighten the viewfinder left right positioning ring To store the camcorder in the carrying case Always store the camcorder with the viewfinder moved fully in the direction opposite to the barrel and the viewfinder ...

Page 288: ... position backward or forward Adjusting the position backward or forward 1 Loosen the viewfinder front rear positioning lever 2 Slide the viewfinder longitudinally to the most convenient position 3 Tighten the viewfinder front rear positioning lever 2 1 3 ...

Page 289: ...e diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest Adjusting the viewfinder focus Adjusting the viewfinder screen Adjust the brightness contrast and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the controls shown below Adjusting the viewfinder screen Diopter adjustment ring BRIGHT control CONTRAST control PEAKING control ...

Page 290: ...e Viewfinder Detaching the viewfinder 1 Point the viewfinder barrel up or down 2 Loosen the viewfinder left right positioning ring 3 Holding the viewfinder stopper up slide the viewfinder in the direction indicated by the arrow and detach it Viewfinder stopper Continued ...

Page 291: ...them The viewfinder rotation bracket By fitting a BKW 401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket not supplied you can rotate the viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder For more information refer to the BKW 401 manual Using the BKW 401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket ...

Page 292: ... 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 line up the red marks on the locking ring and the viewfinder barrel 2 Detach the eyepiece LOC K LOCK LOC K Mark red Mark red Locking ring Mark end of eyepiece red ...

Page 293: ...epiece end see step 2 in the illustration for eyepiece detachment with those on the eyepiece locking ring and viewfinder barrel Then insert the eyepiece into the viewfinder barrel 3 Turn the eyepiece locking ring clockwise until its LOCK arrow points at the mark on the viewfinder barrel Note When the eyecup is worn out replace it with a new one service part number 3 723 079 02 ...

Page 294: ...r pin on the lens and insert the lens into the mount 3 Holding the lens in place push the lens locking lever down to mount the lens Note 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 be put on the lens locking lever as illustrated above ...

Page 295: ...ength The position of the controls for adjusting the flange focal length vary somewhat from lens to lens Check the identification of the various controls in the lens manual Adjusting the flange focal length 1 Set the iris to manual 2 Open the iris Place the flange focal length adjustment chart about 3 m 10 ft away from the camera lit well enough to provide a satisfactory video output level 3 Loose...

Page 296: ...us 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 Tighten the F f or F B ring fixing screws ...

Page 297: ...tached from or attached to the camcorder Using the microphone detached from the camcorder Using the microphone detached from the camcorder Note When using the supplied microphone with an extension cable always use an external power supply type cable Connect to the MIC IN connector Set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired recording channel to FRONT ...

Page 298: ...corder 1 Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder clamp 2 Place the microphone in the microphone holder 1 2 Place the microphone in the holder so that UP is at the top Close the microphone holder Tighten the screw Clamp of the Microphone holder Loosen the screw Open the clamp Continued ...

Page 299: ...Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5 19 Connect to the MIC IN connector 3 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector then set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired recording channel to FRONT ...

Page 300: ...ne set the LINE MIC 48 V ON switch to MIC Using a detached external microphone Using a detached external microphone Monaural microphone AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 switches At the factory setting when the audio cable is connected to either the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 connector the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 connector is automatically selected as the signal to be recorded This is true regardles...

Page 301: ...TR and can also attach a long microphone Note however that use of the CRS 3P requires a microphone holder A Part No 3 680 581 01 which is not supplied with the CRS 3P The procedure for attaching an external microphone using a CAC 12 and CRS 3P is shown below For more information refer to the manual supplied with the microphone holder or cradle suspension manual 1 Assemble the CRS 3P Cradle Suspens...

Page 302: ...Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5 22 2 Remove the external microphone holder attachment screws 3 Attach the CAC 12 Microphone Holder Screws removed in step 2 CAC 12 Continued ...

Page 303: ... Camcorder 5 5 23 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 Open the CAC 12 and remove the microphone adaptor 5 Mount the assembly from step 1 in the CAC 12 Open the CAC 12 Loosen the screw Microphone adaptor Close the CAC 12 Tighten the screw Continued ...

Page 304: ... to REAR Set the LINE MIC 48V ON switch to 48V ON or MIC in accordance with the type of the microphone power supply If the microphone you connect to AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 is of the internal batteries type set the appropriate LINE MIC 48V ON switch to MIC If the microphone you connect to AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 is of the external power supply type set the appropriate LINE MIC 48V ON switch to 48V ON ...

Page 305: ...A 862B UHF Portable Tuner For each of these UHF portable tuners use the following attachment procedure The WRR 860A is taken as an example below Refer to the UHF portable turner manual for more information Fitting the WRR 855A 855B You can use the WRR 855A 855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit simply by inserting it into the slot in the camcorder and fastening the fixing screws 1 Undo the four fixing sc...

Page 306: ... AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 connector is automatically selected when an audio cable is connected to the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 connector In such a case set REAR XLR AUTO to OFF on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu The audio signals to be recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 depend on the settings of the AUDIO CH 3 CH 4 switches without being affected by the XLR connection automatic detection fun...

Page 307: ... to the back of the camcorder 1 Pass a screwdriver through the holes and tighten the screws 2 Loosen the adjustment screws 3 Adjust the tuner fitting position for a BP L60A Battery Pack to be attached and tighten the adjustment screws to fix its position 4 Attach the BETACAM holder kit supplied with the tuner 2 Attach the battery pack For more information about attaching the BP L60A Battery Pack s...

Page 308: ...uner fitting 3 Connect the tuner power cord to the DC OUT connector of the camcorder and the audio output cable to the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 connector AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 switches When the XLR connection automatic detection function is set to OFF on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu set the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 switch for the channel to which the audio output cable is connected to REAR D...

Page 309: ... IN CH 1 CH 2 switches At the factory setting when the audio cable is connected to either the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 connector the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 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 dete...

Page 310: ...unt and dismount the camcorder on a tripod by using the VCT 14 tripod adaptor not supplied 1 Attach the tripod adaptor to the tripod 2 Mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor Tripod adaptor Camera mount Slide the camcorder forward along the groove in the adaptor until it clicks ...

Page 311: ...f this happens press the red button against the lever a second time and move the lever as shown below until the pin returns to the stowed position If the pin remains in the engaged position you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor If the pin remains in the engaged position Lever Red button Stowed position Pin While pressing the red button against the lever move the lever i...

Page 312: ...5 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 32 5 7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below Attaching the shoulder strap Shoulder strap post ...

Page 313: ...etting Up the Camcorder 5 33 Attaching the shoulder strap Removing the shoulder strap Pull up the strap to lock the fitting Removing Attaching Clip Press here and pull in the direction shown by the arrow to release ...

Page 314: ...ting backward by up to 10 mm 3 8 inch or forward by up to 25 mm 1 inch This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder Adjusting the shoulder pad position 1 Loosen the two screws 2 Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is in the most convenient position 3 Tighten the screws Shoulder pad Bottom ...

Page 315: ...emove cassette tapes operate various switches and controls and mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor with the rain cover attached Use these slits when attaching the shoulder strap Use this slit when attaching a video light or other accessory to the light shoe Velcro tape Drawstring Insert your hand here to hold the grip Rear Front ...

Page 316: ...5 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 36 Insert the viewfinder barrel here with the eyecup out and fasten the drawings around the eyecup Drawstring Velcro tape Velcro tape ...

Page 317: ... camcorder into remote control mode If you disconnect the remote control unit remote control mode is canceled When connecting the remote control unit to the camcorder The following switches on the camcorder will not function GAIN switch OUTPUT DCC switch WHITE BAL switch AUTO W B BAL switch SHUTTER ON OFF SEL switch VTR START button switch VTR button on the lens and the ASSIGN 1 switch to which th...

Page 318: ... the remote control unit was connected By setting the menu setting the setting of the paint adjustment made with the remote control unit can be retained even after the remote control unit is removed from the camcorder For details see Structure of the paint adjustment data on the next page When connecting the monitor to the MONITOR OUT connector of the remote control unit The MONITOR connector of t...

Page 319: ...depending on whether or not the remote control unit is connected to the camcorder Thus when the remote control unit is connected to the camcorder the effective data region is switched to the remote control data region and the settings of the paint adjustment that were in effect the last time the remote control unit was used are recalled Setup menu of the camcorder RM B150 Non volatile memory Indep...

Page 320: ...hus the settings of the paint data made with the remote control unit can be retained even if the remote control unit is removed However if the switch position on the remote control unit differs from the one on the camcorder the switch position on the camcorder takes precedence over that on the remote control unit Also it is possible to keep the settings that are in effect before you connect the re...

Page 321: ...he HUMID indicator does not appear and that the BATT indicator shows at least five segments If the HUMID indicator appears wait until it disappears If the BATT indicator does not show at least five segments replace the battery pack with a fully charged one 3 Check that there are no obstructions near the cassette lid and then press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid 4 After checking the poin...

Page 322: ... When moving the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place be sure no cassette is loaded in the camcorder Whenever you turn on the power check that the HUMID indicator does not appear If it appears wait until it disappears before loading a cassette For more information see 3 1 1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette on page 3 1 and Section 6 3 Operation Warnings page 6 14 6 1 2 Testing the Camera Set...

Page 323: ...e selected page are displayed Turn the MENU knob and check that the arrow mark moves within the page Push the MENU knob and check that the arrow mark placed before the item changes to the circle z and the circle z placed before the setting of the item changes to the question mark Turn the MENU knob and check that the setting of the selected item or ON OFF changes 4 Set the OUTPUT DCC switch to CAM...

Page 324: ...N to SEL repeatedly and check that the shutter setting changes on the viewfinder screen 7 Pointing the camera at a suitable subject focus the camera and check the picture on the viewfinder screen 8 Set both of the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT and check that when sound is input to a microphone connected to the MIC IN connector on the front of the camcorder the audio level indicators appear on the vie...

Page 325: ...ANUAL and check that turning the iris ring manually adjusts the iris correctly 5 Set the iris switch on the lens back to AUTO and check the following points when the GAIN selector is moved from L to M to H For objects of the same brightness the iris is adjusted to correspond to the change in setting The gain indicator on the viewfinder screen changes to correspond to the change in setting 6 If an ...

Page 326: ...ART button and check the following points The tape reels are turning The counter indication is changing The REC indicator in the viewfinder is on The RF and SERVO indicators on the display panel are off 6 Press the VTR START button again and check that the tape stops and that the REC indicator in the viewfinder goes off 7 Repeat the checks of steps 5 and 6 this time using the VTR button on the len...

Page 327: ...d CH 2 switches to FRONT 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH 1 and 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 both channels 1 and 2 correspond to the sound level 5 Set the AUDIO IN CH 3 and CH 4 switches to F 6 Set the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch to CH 3 4 7 Aim the microphone ...

Page 328: ...er volume changes accordingly 2 Connect an earphone to one EARPHONE jack Check that the speaker sound is cut off and that you can hear the sound from the microphone in the earphone 3 Turn the MONITOR control and check that the earphone volume changes accordingly 4 Connect the earphone to the other EARPHONE jack Check the earphone by repeating step 3 5 Testing external microphones 1 Connect externa...

Page 329: ...sound level 6 Checking the XLR connection automatic detection function Before starting to check remove the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector if it is connected 1 Perform operations of steps 1 and 2 explained in 5 Testing external microphones 2 Set the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT 3 Perform operations of steps 4 and 5 explained in 5 Testing external microphones When performing the operatio...

Page 330: ...ation see 4 5 3 Setting the User Bits on page 4 37 2 Set the time code For more information see 4 5 1 Setting the Time Code on page 4 34 3 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to R RUN 4 Press the VTR START button and check that the tape starts and that the counter indication changes 5 Press the VTR START button again and check that the tape stops and that the counter indication also stops changing 6 Se...

Page 331: ...uld damage the video heads To clean the heads follow the procedure below 1 Load the cleaning cassette according to the procedure described in Loading a cassette on page 3 1 2 After the cleaning cassette is inserted the tape runs automatically in PLAY mode for about 3 seconds to clean the head 3 After the tape runs the cleaning cassette is automatically ejected Note Do not run the cleaning cassette...

Page 332: ...cting filter with a commercially available lens cleaner Caution Never use organic solvents such as thinners Disassembling the eyepiece for cleaning 1 Detach the eyepiece from the viewfinder barrel For the detaching procedure see the following 5 2 4 Detaching the Eyepiece on page 5 12 Viewfinder barrel Eyecup holder Protecting filter Packing ring Eyecup Continued ...

Page 333: ... of vapor or your breath To ensure that the viewfinder is always clear replace the protecting filter with a fog proof filter Part No 1 547 341 11 not supplied Fitting the fog proof filter Replace the protecting filter on the packing ring with the fog proof filter Be sure to correctly assemble the fog proof filter the packing ring and the eyecup so that the reassembled eyepiece is waterproof Note W...

Page 334: ...ound properly Near the end of tape End of tape Low battery Dead battery VTR action After clogged head is detected recording continues but is substandard Recording continues but is substandard Recording continues but stops if the tape sticks to the head drum Playback fast forward and rewind do not operate VTR stops An error code appears in the time code display section of the display panel Look up ...

Page 335: ...when an extremely bright object is being shot it is more likely to occur with a faster electronic shutter speed Vertical smear Aliasing When patterns of stripes or lines are shot they may appear jagged Vertical tails show on the image Monitor screen Bright object mercury lamp the sun reflections etc ...

Page 336: ...W with 12 V DC supply when recording Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 25 to 85 relative humidity Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Mass Approx 5 3 kg 11 lb 11 oz with microphone viewfinder BCT 60MX and BP L60A Battery Pack Dimensions Dimensions in mm Appendix ...

Page 337: ...r the MSW 900 980 H x 1164 V for the MSW 900P 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 type Sensitivity 89 9 reflection chart 2000 lx F11 standard ...

Page 338: ... Modulation 16 9 mode 70 4 3 mode 55 Registration 0 05 or better for entire screen area excluding lens distortion Geometrick distortion None identified excluding distortion due to lens Smear Y typical 140 dB Viewfinder CRT 2 inch monochrome quick start type Horizontal resolution 16 9 mode 450 TV lines 4 3 mode 600 TV lines ...

Page 339: ...SW 900 Approx 53 776 mm s at 25 frames MSW 900P Record playback time 60 minutes using BCT 60MX video cassette MSW 900 71 minutes using BCT 60MX video cassette MSW 900P Fast forward time Approx 5 minutes using BCT 60MX video cassette Rewind time Approx 5 minutes using BCT 60MX video cassette Continuous recording time Approx 110 minutes using BP L60A Battery Pack ...

Page 340: ...rror correction Reed Solomon code Audio with standard playback machine Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB 1 0 Dynamic range 85 dB min emphasis ON Distortion 0 08 max Cross talk 70 dB max Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Input output connectors Signal inputs AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 XLR 3 pin female 60 dBu 4 dBu 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms MIC IN XLR 3 pin female 60 dBu with an external power supply sy...

Page 341: ...nal outputs TEST OUT BNC type 1 0 Vp p 75 Ω unbalanced VIDEO OUT BNC type 75 Ω unbalanced VBS OUT 1 0 Vp p SDI OUT 0 8 Vp p only when the MSDW 902 is installed AUDIO OUT XLR 5 pin male 0 dBm TC OUT BNC type 1 0 Vp p 75 Ω EARPHONE minijack 8 Ω to 18 dBs variable Others DC IN XLR 4 pin male 11 to 17 V DC ...

Page 342: ... Shoulder Strap 1 Lens mount securing rubber 1 Operation Manual 1 CD ROM 1 Recommended Additional Equipment Power supply and related equipment BP L60A Battery Pack BC L120 Battery Charger for BP L60A Battery Pack AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor AC DN2B AC Adaptor MPEG IMX cassette tapes BCT 6MX 12MX 22MX 32MX 60MX Memory label MLB 1M 100 Camera adaptor CA 701 CA 702 702P CA 755 755P ...

Page 343: ...Equipment for remote control RM B150 Remote Control Unit Audio equipment C 74 microphone ECM MS5 stereo microphone CAC 12 Microphone Holder CRS 3P Cradle Suspension WRR 855A UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit WRR 810A 860A 862A UHF Portable Tuner WRT 27 UHF Transmitter BTA 27 UHF Portable Tuner Attachment Kit CCXA 53 Audio Cable for converting 5 pin connector to two 3 pin connectors For Audio equipment de...

Page 344: ... MB MSA 8A 8 MB MSA 16A 16 MB MSA 32A 32 MB MSA 64A 64 MB Equipment for maintenance and easier handling BCT D12CL Cleaning Cassette Hard Carrying Case LC DS200SFT Soft Carrying Case Tripod Adaptor VCT 14 Rain cover WRR Tuner Fitting service part number A 8278 057 A Maintenance Manual Design and specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 345: ...enus refer to the Maintenance Manual The MSW 900 900P also has the ALL menu that contains all items of the OPERATION menu PAINT menu MAINTENANCE menu FILE menu and DIAGNOSIS menu OPERATION Menu List Some pages of the OPERATION menu have been registered in the USER menu at the factory The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to edit the USER menu to suit your requirements This section describes the ...

Page 346: ...CTION 1 ASSIGN SW 1 3 21 3 27 3 45 4 36 ASSIGN SW 2 4 107 DF NDF END SEARCH LOOP INTVAL REC LOOP REC TIME TAKE TOTAL TIME REC TIME NUMBER OF FRAME PRE LIGHTING VF DISP 1 VF DISP 4 70 VF DISPLAY MODE DISP EXTENDER DISP FILTER DISP WHITE DISP GAIN DISP SHUTTER DISP AUDIO DISP TAPE DISP IRIS ...

Page 347: ... VOLT DISP 16 9 ID DISP WRR RF LVL DISP TIME CODE LED GAIN 2 47 SHUTTER WHT PRESET ATW RUN EXTENDER FILTER OVERRIDE MARKER 1 MARKER 4 74 CENTER SAFETY ZONE SAFETY AREA ASPECT ASPECT SELECT ASPECT MASK 4 3 ASPECT MASK LVL 100 MARKER GAIN SW GAIN LOW 4 98 GAIN MID GAIN HIGH GAIN TURBO TURBO SW IND ...

Page 348: ... APT LVL ZEBRA2 DET LEVEL VF DETAIL LEVEL AUTO IRIS IRIS OVERRIDE 4 20 IRIS SPEED CLIP HIGH LIGHT IRIS WINDOW IRIS WINDOW IND IRIS VAR WIDTH IRIS VAR HEIGHT IRIS VAR H POS IRIS VAR V POS SHOT ID ID 1 4 83 ID 2 ID 3 ID 4 SHOT DISP SHOT DATE 4 80 SHOT TIME SHOT MODEL NAME SHOT SERIAL NO SHOT ID SEL SHOT 16 9 ID ...

Page 349: ... STATUS ABNORMAL 4 89 STATUS FUNCTION STATUS AUDIO EXT VIDEO IN REC VIDEO SOURCE 3 55 EE OUTPUT DELAY SETUP REMOVE a USER FILE USER FILE LOAD 4 126 4 130 4 134 USER FILE SAVE 4 137 F ID USER PRESET LENS FILE LENS FILE SELECT 4 115 F ID F STOP a Only for MSW 900 ...

Page 350: ...F DISP TEST OUT OFF ON MENU TEST OUT OFF ON ZEBRA TEST OUT OFF ON TC TEST OUT ENC R G B SELECT Selects whether or not the marker signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector Selects whether or not the VF DISP display signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector Selects whether or not the MENU display signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT con...

Page 351: ...RNING Sets the function of the WHITE BAL B switch Changes the white gain smoothly when operating the WHITE BAL switch Turns the warning display on or off when the video average level is less than the preset value Sets the level at which the LOW LEVEL function becomes effective Selects the remaining amount of the alarm voltage when the Anton battery is connected ...

Page 352: ...r bottom H position of the center V position of the center H position of the center marker V position of the center marker Page Items Setting Contents MARKER 2 USER BOX OFF ON USER BOX 1 to 465 WIDTH USER BOX 1 to 142 HEIGHT USER BOX 466 to 465 H POS USER BOX 143 to 142 V POS CENTER 466 to 465 H POS CENTER V 143 to 142 POS ...

Page 353: ...djust the value while looking at the real image because error tends to be greater for adjustment of high color temperature Adjusts the value more precisely if the adjustment by WARM COOL A is not satisfactory ON Adds the offset adjusted on this page to the white balance of the channel B Sets the offset for the white balance of channel B using the color temperature Adjust the value while looking at...

Page 354: ...shutter mode to ON or OFF Sets 1 500 shutter mode to ON or OFF Sets 1 1000 shutter mode to ON or OFF Sets 1 2000 shutter mode to ON or OFF a 1 100 for the MSW 900 1 60 for the MSW 900P Page Items Setting Contents FORMAT 16 9 4 3 16 9 4 3 SELECT SCAN I PsF MODE REVERSE OFF ON IMAGE H DELAY 6 to 6 REV IMG UC J UC J SELECT a Selects the aspect ratio Selects the CCD scan mode Reverses the picture orie...

Page 355: ...N TEST SAW OFF ON Turns the gamma correction on or off Turns the chroma of the composite signal on or off Turns the linear matrix correction on or off Turns the knee correction on or off Turns the white clipping correction on or off Turns the detail signal on or off Turns the aperture function on or off Turns the flare function on or off Turns the EVS shutter on or off Selects the test signal ...

Page 356: ...99 to 99 Sets the temperature of WHITE A Adjusts the value more precisely when the color temperature adjustment through COLOR TEMP is not satisfactory Only the value of R GAIN is changed Only the value of B GAIN is changed Sets the temperature of WHITE B Adjusts the value more precisely when the color temperature adjustment through COLOR TEMP is not satisfactory Only the value of R GAIN is changed...

Page 357: ...LARE 99 to 99 B FLARE 99 to 99 FLARE OFF ON TEST OUT ENC R G B SELECT Adjusts the master black level Adjusts the R black level Adjusts the B black level Adjusts the flare level of the master Adjusts the R flare level Adjusts the G flare level Adjusts the B flare level Turns the flare correction circuit on or off Selects the output signal of TEST OUT ...

Page 358: ...STANDARD SELECT FILM GAMMA SEL 1 to 6 STD STD FILM 1 to 5 FILM Turns the gamma correction function on or off Sets the master gamma correction curve in steps Sets the master gamma correction curve Sets the R gamma correction curve Sets the G gamma correction curve Sets the B gamma correction curve Selects the output signal of TEST OUT Selects the gamma table Selects the gamma table of STD FILM ...

Page 359: ...ON WHITE 100 0 CLIP LEVEL to 109 5 Turns the black gamma correction on or off Sets the range affected by black gamma Adjusts the master black gamma Sets the correction curve of the R black gamma Sets the correction curve of the G black gamma Sets the correction curve of the B black gamma Selects the output signal of TEST OUT Turns the knee correction circuit on or off Sets the knee point level Set...

Page 360: ...END LEVEL 99 to 99 DEPEND LVL DETAIL FREQ 99 to 99 Sets the detail correction function on or off Turns the aperture correction function on or off Sets the general level of the detail signal Sets the aperture level Sets the level of the V detail signal Sets the crispening level Turns the level depend function on or off Sets the level of level depend Sets the frequency of the H detail signal ...

Page 361: ...T DETAIL 99 to 99 BLK LIMIT DETAIL 99 to 99 V BLK LMT Turns the knee aperture function on or off Sets the knee aperture level Sets the level at which the comb filter becomes effective Turns the cross color component on or off Sets the suppression level of the cross color Sets the both detail black and white limiters Sets the detail white limiter Sets the detail black limiter Sets the V detail blac...

Page 362: ...L 99 to 99 V DTL NAM G CREATION R G Y H V CONTROL H V V MODE Turns the fine detail function on or off Sets the level at which the fine detail function becomes effective Selects the source signal of the V DTL signal Select the operation mode of DETAIL H V RATIO on the DETAIL 1 page ...

Page 363: ...ndication on or off in the area of the currently selected type of the color detail function Selects the type of the color detail function The following items depend on the selected type of the color detail function Turns the color detail function on or off for the type selected in the above item Sets the level of the color detail signal Adjusts the saturation level of the hue possessed by the colo...

Page 364: ... correction and user set matrix correction functions on or off Turns the user set matrix correction function on or off Turns the preset matrix correction function on or off Sets the arbitrary G R user set matrix coefficients Sets the arbitrary B R user set matrix coefficients Sets the arbitrary R G user set matrix coefficients Sets the arbitrary B G user set matrix coefficients Sets the arbitrary ...

Page 365: ... or off Turns the multi matrix correction function on or off Turns the zebra indication on or off in the area corresponding to the currently selected setting Turns the automatic detection function on or off Sets the region in which the multi matrix correction function can be changed sixteen axis mode Adjusts the color phase affected by the multi matrix correction function in every sixteen axis mod...

Page 366: ...dulation function on or off Turns the master V modulation function on or off Turns the R V modulation function on or off Turns the G V modulation function on or off Turns the B V modulation function on or off Selects the output signal of TEST OUT Turns the low key saturation function on or off Sets the saturation level of the low luminance part Sets the luminance level at which the low key saturat...

Page 367: ...he memory of the camcorder Clears all current detail adjusted settings and switch settings and returns the settings to the standard settings saved in the reference file Recalls the scene file from the memory of the camcorder or the memory stick Stores the scene file in the memory of the camcorder or the memory stick 16 characters ...

Page 368: ...to 99 R G B WHITE V PARA 99 to 99 WHITE SAW PARA OFF ON BLK SHADING CH SEL R G B SHADING TEST OUT SELECT ENC R G B R G B BLACK H SAW 99 to 99 R G B BLACK H PARA 99 to 99 R G B BLACK V SAW 99 to 99 R G B BLACK V PARA 99 to 99 BLACK SAW PARA OFF ON MASTER BLACK 99 to 99 MASTER GAIN TMP 3 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 LEVEL ADJ ENC VIDEO LEVEL 99 to 99 RGB LEVEL 99 to 99 TEST OUT SELECT ENC R G B ...

Page 369: ...DE CH1 2 SW REAR EXL AUTO OFF ON FRONT MIC REF 60 dB 50 dB REAR 1 MIC REF 60 dB 50 dB REAR 2 MIC REF 60 dB 50 dB VTR MODE 2 AU DATA LENGTH 16 bit 20 bit AU REC EMPHASIS OFF ON AU REF LEVEL 18 dB 20 dB AU REF OUT 0 dB 4 dB 3 dB AU SG 1KHz ON OFF AUTO MIC CH1 LEVEL SIDE 1 FRONT F S1 MIC CH2 LEVEL SIDE 2 FRONT F S2 REAR1 WRR VR LEVEL SIDE 1 FRONT F S1 REAR2 WRR VR LEVEL SIDE 2 FRONT F S2 ...

Page 370: ... 22 H b VITC INS LINE 2 12 H to 19 H a 9 H to 22 H b VTR MODE 4 REC TALLY BLINK OFF ON REC START STOP OFF ON MODE SELECT SEL OFF CONT TIMER SET 1H 3H 8H VTR MODE 5 LTC UB MARKER SET ALL OFF REC START MARK OFF ON SHOT MARKER 1 OFF ON SHOT MARKER 2 OFF ON SHOT TIME DISP MD HM DM HM D HMS PRESET WHT COLOR TEMP P 3200 COLOR FINE P 99 to 99 R GAIN P 99 to 99 B GAIN P 99 to 99 AWB ENABLE P OFF ON a Only...

Page 371: ...le IRIS WINDOW IND OFF ON IRIS LEVEL 99 to 99 IRIS APL RATIO 99 to 99 IRIS VAR WIDTH 4 to 479 IRIS VAR HEIGHT 1 to 269 IRIS VAR H POS 480 to 479 IRIS VAR V POS 270 to 269 IRIS SPEED 1 2 3 4 5 CLIP HIGH LIGHT OFF ON FUNCTION 3 TEST SAW SAW REC SAW REC WHT FILTER INH OFF ON COLOR BAR SEL SMPTE EBU SNG RM COMMON MEMORY OFF ON REC TALLY UPPER BOTH COLOR VF INPUT COMP VBS BOTH EXT VTR REC CTL OFF ON RE...

Page 372: ...A Appendix A 37 Page Items Settings GENLOCK GENLOCK OFF ON RETURN VIDEO OFF ON GL H PHASE 99 to 99 GL SC PHASE 99 to 99 GL SC 0 180 SEL 0 180 ND COMP ND OFFSET OFF ON CLEAR ND OFFSET ...

Page 373: ...E USR PRESET CLEAR USR PRESET CUSTOMIZE RESET LOAD CUSTOM DATA OFF ON LOAD OUT OF USER OFF ON BEFORE FILE PAGE OFF ON USER LOAD WHITE OFF ON ALL FILE ALL FILE LOAD ALL FILE SAVE F ID 16 characters ALL PRESET STORE ALL PRESET CLEAR ALL PRESET 3SEC CLR PRESET OFF ON SCENE FILE 1 2 3 4 5 STANDARD SCENE RECALL SCENE STORE F ID 16 characters ...

Page 374: ... NO OFFSET SOURCE MEMORY LENS FILE 2 LENS M VMOD 99 to 99 LENS CENTER H 466 to 465 LENS CENTER V 143 to 142 TEST OUT SELECT ENC R G B R G B G LENS R FLARE 99 to 99 LENS G FLARE 99 to 99 LENS B FLARE 99 to 99 LENS W R OFST 99 to 99 LENS W B OFST 99 to 99 LENS FILE 3 SHADING CH SEL R G B TEST OUT SEL ENC R G B LENS R G B H SAW 99 to 99 LENS R G B H PARA 99 to 99 LENS R G B V SAW 99 to 99 LENS R G B ...

Page 375: ...Appendix A 40 A Page Items Settings TELE FILE TELE FILE CLEAR EXEC ID only displayed SIZE REMAIN STATUS ...

Page 376: ...G TAPE RUNNING OPERATION THREADING DRUM RUNNING 2 TAPE RUNNING 2 OPERATION 2 THREADING 2 TIME DATE ADJUST HOUR MIN SEC YEAR MONTH DAY ROM VERSION AT Ver X XX SS Ver X XX FP Ver X XX EQ Ver X XX DEV STATUS I O EEPROM LSI OPTION BOARD SCI PICTURE CACHE SDI OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT ...

Page 377: ...LLY switch 2 40 BACK TALLY indictor 2 40 Battery See also Power supply Anton Bauer Ultralight System 5 6 Index A AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor 1 7 2 1 5 1 5 5 AC DN2B AC Adaptor 1 7 2 1 5 1 5 6 Accessory attachments 2 3 AC power supply 1 7 5 5 Adjusting the flange focal length 5 15 Adjustments and settings for recording assigning the functions to the ASSIGN 1 2 switches 4 107 audio level 4 27 black bala...

Page 378: ... 5 23 A 8 Camera section features 1 1 specifications A 2 testing 6 2 Camera synchronization camera synchronization 4 43 changing to an external power supply 4 43 connection example 4 39 procedure 4 41 releasing time code synchronization 4 43 setting the user bits 4 42 Cameraman tally indicator 2 18 CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch 2 32 Cassette number indicator 4 68 setting 4 44 Cassette tape loading 3 1...

Page 379: ...de 4 12 4 16 E E sound 2 13 EJECT button 2 28 Electronic shutter See Shutter End Search function 3 45 Equipment setup adjusting the flange focal length 5 15 adjusting the shoulder pad position 5 34 adjusting the viewfinder 5 7 attaching the shoulder strap 5 32 audio input system 5 17 connecting the remote control unit 5 37 mounting the lens 5 14 power supply 5 1 putting on the rain cover 5 35 stor...

Page 380: ...icator 4 67 setting the GAIN selector values 4 97 GAIN selector 2 21 GENLOCK IN connector 2 26 2 33 Good shot marker 3 15 H Head cleaning 6 11 HOLD button 2 36 HUMID indicator 2 43 3 7 6 1 6 14 I J K Internal clock setting 4 112 Iris setting indicator 4 66 L Lens lens mount securing rubber 5 14 locking lever 2 4 mounting 5 14 mount 2 4 mount cap 2 4 LENS connector 2 4 LEVEL controls 2 7 LIGHT conn...

Page 381: ... 9 MSDW 903 1 6 3 19 3 27 A 9 MSDW 904 1 6 2 26 2 34 3 55 A 9 N ND filter 2 19 4 7 Notes on CCD image sensors 6 15 O OPERATION menu 4 48 OUTPUT DCC selector 2 22 P Q PAINT menu 4 48 PEAKING control 2 16 5 9 Playback checking the recording 3 48 color playback 3 49 parts and controls 2 15 recording review 3 48 using a color video monitor 3 49 PLAY button and indicator 2 28 POWER switch 2 2 Power sup...

Page 382: ...re stored picture Loop Rec function 3 19 superimposed shot data 4 80 Recording review 3 48 Recording run mode See F RUN SET R RUN switch Reference video signal 4 39 REMOTE connector 2 25 Remote control connecting a remote control unit 5 37 RM B150 Remote Control Unit 1 6 2 25 5 37 5 38 A 8 Removing a setup signal 3 63 RESET button 2 36 RE TAKE function 3 44 REW button and indicator 2 28 RF indicat...

Page 383: ...9 STOP button 2 28 Storage precautions 1 8 Supplied accessories A 7 System configuration 1 6 T TALLY indicator 2 15 2 40 TALLY switch 2 17 2 40 TAPE and E indicator 2 42 6 14 Tape See also Cassette tape remaining tape indicator 2 42 4 66 6 14 testing the tape transport functions 6 6 TC IN connector 2 34 TC OUT connector 2 34 TEST OUT connector 2 25 Tele File 3 50 Testing See Testing the camcorder ...

Page 384: ...4 47 Tripod adaptor 5 30 mount 2 4 mounting 5 30 TURBO GAIN button 2 24 U User bits checking 6 10 displaying 2 44 memory 4 38 resetting 4 38 setting 4 37 synchronization 4 42 User file see USER menu setting USER menu setting data to be saved as a user file 4 129 loading from the memory stick 4 130 resetting 4 137 saving as the user file to the memory stick 4 126 setting the file ID 4 134 USER MENU...

Page 385: ...ions A 4 testing 6 6 operation and status indicators 2 43 features 1 4 VTR SAVE STBY switch 2 27 VTR START button 2 27 W WARNING indicator 2 41 6 14 Warnings and indications display panel indications 2 42 6 14 parts and controls 2 39 status confirmation window 4 89 TALLY indicator 2 40 6 14 viewfinder screen displays 6 14 warning sound 2 10 6 14 warning system 6 14 White balance adjusting 4 6 erro...

Page 386: ...Index I 10 Name Office Address Phone ...

Page 387: ... 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 388: ...Sony Corporation B P Company 2001 MSW 900 900P SY 3 206 081 02 1 ...

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