Sony DCX-D50H Operating Instructions Manual Download

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2003 by Sony Corporation

Operating Instructions

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

3-776-794-11(1)

Color Video Camera

DXC-D50K/D50PK
DXC-D50L/D50PL
DXC-D50WSL/D50WSPL
DXC-D50H/D50PH

Summary of Contents for DCX-D50H

Page 1: ...ation Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference 3 776 794 11 1 ColorVideo Camera DXC D50K D50PK DXC D50L D50PL DXC D50WSL D50WSPL DXC D50H D50PH ...

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Page 3: ... Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements électromagnétiques suivants E1 résidentiel E2 commercial et industrie légère E3 urbain extérieur et E4 environnement EMC contrôlé ex studio de télévision Für Kunden in Europa für DXC D50PK D50PL D50WSPL D50PH Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMV Richtlinie 89 336 EWG der EG Kommission Angewandter Normen EN55...

Page 4: ...3 Fitting a VTR 25 Using the Camcorder Grip 26 Fitting the Lens 29 Using Accessories 31 Using the Viewfinder 31 Using an Optional Microphone 32 Fitting to a Tripod 33 Adjusting the Position of the Shoulder Pad 33 Using the LC 421 Carrying Case 34 Connections 35 Connecting a Portable VTR 35 Connecting a Number of Cameras Using a Camera Control Unit 35 Connecting a Number of Cameras Without Using a ...

Page 5: ...ng Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Viewfinder Screen Indications 49 Changing the Viewfinder Display 49 Viewfinder Normal Indications 52 Menu Operation 55 Displaying the Menus 55 Setting the Menus 56 Using the USER Menu 56 OPERATION Menu 60 PAINT Menu 63 MAINTENANCE Menu 66 FILE Menu 68 Storing and Retrieving a Scene File 70 Storing to and Retrieving from a Memory Stick 71 Continu...

Page 6: ...Shutter Settings 78 Setting the Clock and Timestamping Recordings 80 Viewfinder Screen Adjustments 81 Adjusting the Lens 82 Flange Focal Length Adjustment 82 Aperture Adjustments 83 Adjusting the Aperture Sensitivity 84 Macrophotography 85 Settings for Special Cases 86 Skin Detail Correction 86 Adjusting Color in the Specified Area 86 Appendix Important Notes on Operation 87 Characteristics of CCD...

Page 7: ...rations The eight models DXC D50K DXC D50L D50WSL DXC D50H DXC D50PK DXC D50PL D50WSPL and DXC D50PH comprise both NTSC and PAL versions and the components as shown in the figure on next page The operation of the basic camera unit is the same in all cases ...

Page 8: ... D50 D50P D50WSa D50WSP a Camera Head VCL 919BY Zoom Lens DXC D50K D50PK DXC D50L D50PL D50WSL D50WSPL a The DXC D50WS D50WSP camera head has only the L model DXC D50WSL D50WSPL configuration Camera adaptor The product kit does not include a camera adaptor to use a camera adaptor you will need to purchase a model CA D50 D50P or CA TX7 TX7P Product Configurations ...

Page 9: ...uminance signal levels in black areas without changing the hue Variety of detail corrections Skin detail function this function gives a slightly softer appearance to the subject s face The target skin color can be easily set with the Menu operation Black halo correction Red green vertical detail correction this function performs vertical detail compensation for both red and green signals Horizonta...

Page 10: ...eo monitor output with text The video signal with text superimposed that is shown in the viewfinder can also be output to an external video monitor 1 kHz audio reference signal output A 1 kHz audio reference signal can also be output during color bar output mode Edit Search Function when using DSR 1 1P When using the DXC D50 D50P D50WS D50WSP with the DSR 1 1P pressing the EDIT SEARCH buttons allo...

Page 11: ...WSP Features only on the DXC D50WS D50WSP is described in this section See Features on the DXC D50 D50P D50WS D50WSP page 9 for common features on a 4 3 standard screen type digital video camera and 16 9 wide screen type digital video camera Switchable between 16 9 and 4 3 aspect ratios A simple menu operation provides instant switching between the 16 9 and 4 3 aspect ratios In 4 3 mode a screen e...

Page 12: ...wise the camera may not function properly EZ MODE EZ FOCUS ZEBRA ON OFF LOWCUT MIC ATW STD SPOT L BACK L ON OFF qg GAIN switch 1 5600K button 2 EDIT SEARCH buttons 3 A IRIS MODE switch and indicator 4 EZ MODE button and indicator 5 EZ FOCUS button 6 ZEBRA switch 7 MIC LOW CUT switch 8 ATW button and indicator 9 Memory Stick slot 0 MENU switch qa W BAL switch qs OUTPUT DCC switch qd MENU dial qf PO...

Page 13: ...l Panel the easy mode function is disabled 5 EZ FOCUS button Press this button to turn the easy focus function on This opens the aperture to make it easier to focus before beginning shooting The indication EZ FOCUS appears in the viewfinder while the function is on to turn it off press the EZ FOCUS button again If left on the function automatically turns off after about ten seconds Note If the eas...

Page 14: ... Screen Indications and Menus page 49 qf POWER switch This powers the camera on and off There are two different ON settings as follows ON STBY This puts the VTR on standby In this state pressing the VTR button on the camera head the lens or a camera adaptor starts recording immediately ON SAVE This puts the VTR in the power saving state with the video head drum stationary In this state it takes a ...

Page 15: ...tch Use this switch to turn the shutter on off or set the shutter speed or CLS clear scan setting see page 78 Usually set this switch to OFF 6 WHT BLK white balance black balance switch This switch is used for automatic adjustment of the white balance and black balance See pages 73 to 77 7 AUDIO LEVEL knob When the DSR 1 1P is attached you can use this knob to manually adjust the channel 1 audio r...

Page 16: ...ht position of the viewfinder See page 31 7 Viewfinder front to back position locking knob Loosen this knob to adjust the front to back position of the viewfinder See page 31 8 MONITOR OUT connector BNC Outputs both the camera video and the character information as displayed on the viewfinder screen You can connect an optional LCD color monitor to this connector 9 VIDEO OUT connector BNC This outp...

Page 17: ...camera control unit connect the remote control unit or remote control panel to the camera control unit EZ mode cannot be used if a remote control unit or a remote control panel is connected to the camera head Before attaching detaching the remote control unit or remote control panel to from the camera head be sure to turn off the camera Otherwise the camera may not function properly qs VTR and cam...

Page 18: ...ustment ring and F B fixing knob 6 MACRO ring 7 ZOOM selector 8 Zoom remote control connector 9 VTR button 0 Shtl button qa RET button qs Motorized zoom lever qd IRIS selector qf Instant automatic aperture adjustment button qg DIP switch qh Aperture gain adjustment trimmer Location and Function of Parts qj Shuttle memory position setting knob ...

Page 19: ...ton This allows you to check the video signal as follows When operating with a portable VTR connected via other equipment when the VTR is in recording pressing this button connects the E E video signal1 from the VTR to the viewfinder When operating with a DSR 1 1P or PVV 3 3P mounted on the camera head when the VTR is in recording pause mode press this button to review the last few seconds of the ...

Page 20: ...he light on and control the brightness OFF Turns the lights off DXF 801 801CE Viewfinder 4 TAKE TALLY indicator orange This indicator functions as a green tally lamp when the CCU is connected with this camera 5 BATT battery indicator red This lights when the battery capacity is low 1 Eyepiece focusing knob 2 Stopper 3 LIGHT switch and light 4 TAKE TALLY indicator 5 BATT indicator 6 REC TALLY indic...

Page 21: ...r image See page 81 qa Tally lamp When the TALLY switch qf is in the ON position this operates in the same way as the REC TALLY indicators 6 qs BRIGHT brightness control This adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image See page 81 qd Eyepiece release catch To view the viewfinder screen directly press this catch and hinge up the eyepiece qf TALLY switch Set this switch to the ON position to use ...

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Page 23: ...ay come loose when the camcorder is moved If you have difficulty finding CR2032 type lithium batteries contact your Sony dealer Before attaching detaching peripheral equipment to from the camera head be sure to turn off the camera Otherwise the camera may not function properly The camera head uses a lithium battery CR2032 to retain date and time data When the lithium battery s voltage falls the cl...

Page 24: ... on the rear of the camera head Pull the catch of the cover toward you while pushing it downward For detaching the VTR or camera adaptor see Fitting a VTR on the next page 2 Take out the lithium battery 3 Reverse step 2 to insert a replacement lithium battery Make sure that the symbol on the battery is facing you 4 Close the battery cover Replacing the Lithium Battery ...

Page 25: ...lign the projection on the bottom of the DSR 1 1P with the slot on the camera head 4 Slide the DSR 1 1P and the camera head together in the groove as far as possible Tighten the two screws in the grip connector and the two screws in the shoulder pad section This section explains how to attach the DSR 1 1P to the camera head The method for attaching a PVV 3 3P is similar When replacing the camera h...

Page 26: ...type of camcorder grip and the method for attaching it differ slightly depending on the type of VTR Attaching a camcorder grip to the DSR 1 1P The CAC H101 optional is required 1 Adjust the viewfinder to the full forward position For details see Adjusting the viewfinder position on page 31 2 Remove the camera head grip s three screws then pull up the grip to remove it 3 Remove the VTR connection p...

Page 27: ... between the camera head and the DSR 1 1P Also tighten the two screws in the shoulder pad section See page 33 7 Screw the grip for the DVCAM camcorder Grip for the DVCAM camcorder Connection plate Attaching a camcorder grip to the PVV 3 3P The CAC H102 optional is required 1 Perform steps 2 to 4 in Fitting a VTR 2 Adjust the viewfinder to the full forward position For details see Adjusting the vie...

Page 28: ...g Grip for the Betacam camcorder 3 Remove the grip s three screws then pull up the grip to remove it 4 Remove the PVV 3 3P s shoulder strap fitting 5 Attach the cover using the screw supplied with the CAC H102 then screw in to attach the grip for the Betacam camcorder Screw Cover Fitting a VTR ...

Page 29: ...rubber which prevents the lens mount from coming loose then raise the lens fixing lever and remove the lens mount cap 2 With the lens fixing lever turned fully counterclockwise push in the lens aligning the projection on the lens with the cutout on the camera 3 Supporting the lens turn the lens fixing lever fully clockwise Replace the retaining rubber on the lens mount Retaining rubber Lens mount ...

Page 30: ...s connector into the LENS connector on the camera head until it clicks into place Fasten the cable with the clamps LENS connector Triangular mark Fitting optional filters Loosen the lens hood fixing screw to remove the lens hood then attach the filter Fitting the Lens Remove lens hood Lens hood fixing screw Filter optional ...

Page 31: ... connector on the front of the camera head 2 Loosen the viewfinder left to right position fixing ring then pulling up the retaining catch slide the viewfinder out VF connector Retaining catch To fit the viewfinder Reverse the removal procedure Using Accessories Viewfinder left to right position fixing ring Adjusting the viewfinder position To adjust the viewfinder left to right position loosen the...

Page 32: ... the microphone holder close the holder and tighten the screw Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN 48 V connector Microphone adaptor MIC IN 48 V connector Mark Note You cannot stow the camera attached with a left eye adaptor in the LC 421 Carrying Case For details consult your Sony dealer Using an Optional Microphone To use a long microphone such as the optional ECM 670 672 fit an optional C...

Page 33: ...d adaptor Removal VCT U14 Tripod Adaptor Side the camera forward along the slot until it clicks firmly into place Tripod Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow Note After removing the camera if the tripod adaptor pin has not returned to its original position hold down the red button and move the lever in the direction of the arrow to return the pin to its origina...

Page 34: ...g When an optional microphone ECM 670 672 C 74 etc is attached loosen the microphone fixing screws move the microphone to the lowest position and fix before stowing Example of fully stowed carrying case Align the camera with the base of the carrying case Lever Base VCT U14 Tripod Adaptor Fasten straps LC 421 Carrying Case DXC D50 D50P D50WS D50WSP Color Video Camera This can be stored with the fol...

Page 35: ... you to monitor a clear picture with no flecking The output video signal from the VIDEO OUT connector of this unit is a composite video signal Connect the VIDEO OUT connector of this unit to a composite video signal input connector of the monitor Connecting a Number of Cameras Using a Camera Control Unit When using a number of cameras in the studio it may be necessary to use a CCU D50 D50P TX7 TX7...

Page 36: ...ply DXF 51 Prompter video signal Return video signal Reference sync signal CCU D50 D50P Camera Control Unit CCU D50 D50P Camera Control Unit VTR chroma keyer etc Switcher video monitor etc RM M7G Camera Remote Control Unit RCP D50 D51 Remote Control Panel a Switching of the SDI Y R Y B Y R G B signals can be done with the System Setting switch located on the front panel of the CCU and by changing ...

Page 37: ... You can adjust the synchronization using the MAINTENANCE menus See page 66 Example 1 Camera 2 synchronized to the signal from camera 1 CA D50 D50P Camera 1 DXC D50 D50P D50WS D50WSP CCZ A Camera Cable BNC cable Portable VTR To camera connector To video input connector CA D50 D50P Camera 2 DXC D50 D50P D50WS D50WSP Example 2 Cameras 1 and 2 synchronized to the signal from a special effects unit or...

Page 38: ... attached b Requires the dedicated DL L90 Battery Case when the DSR 1 1P is attached or the dedicated DC 500 Battery Case when the PVV 3 3P is attached c Requires the dedicated BKW L601 Battery Case when the PVV 3 3P is attached Battery low indications When the voltage of the supply to the camera head lowers to or below 11 0 V LOW BATT appears in the viewfinder At this time the BATT indicator in t...

Page 39: ...ow temperatures the usable time of battery packs decreases The usable time of battery packs increases if they are warmed to the room temperature about 20 C 68 F before use at low temperatures Compared to the BP L40A the BP IL75 offers better performance at low temperature The BP IL75 is recommended for use at low temperature Carrying a spare battery pack is recommended The BP L40A and BP IL75 are ...

Page 40: ...ring digital data among Memory Stick compatible products Because it is removable Memory Stick can also be used for external data storage Types of Memory Stick There are two types of Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick that are equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology and general Memory Stick You can use either type of Memory Stick with your camera However because your camera doe...

Page 41: ...d in the sun Under direct sunlight Very humid or subject to corrosive gases When you carry or store a Memory Stick keep it in its case Access lamp If the access lamp is lit or flashing data are being read from or written to the Memory Stick Do not shake the camera or subject it to shock Do not turn off the power of the camera or remove the Memory Stick This may damage the data Memory Stick and are...

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Page 43: ...LTER control Focusing ring RET button VTR button ZEBRA switch POWER switch 1 Attach the VTR or camera adaptor to the camera head then turn each device s power on 2 Set the FILTER control and the 5600K button appropriately for the lighting conditions continued 5600K button ...

Page 44: ...5 Check the lens settings page 83 and flange focal length adjustment page 82 6 Adjust the eyepiece focus and the contrast and brightness of the viewfinder image page 81 7 Check the sound system settings Microphone connections Settings on the VTR refer to the VTR instructions 1 Depth of field This is the range over which the subject is sharply in focus 8 If required switch on the center marker and ...

Page 45: ...on on the lens Depending on how long the button is pressed the tape is automatically rewound over the last two to ten seconds from the paused position and then this part is played back in the viewfinder If the RET button is kept pressing about ten seconds of the recording review is possible The VTR then returns to the paused state Note This function may not be provided by some VTRs Refer to the in...

Page 46: ...hen insert a cassette into the DSR 1 1P 2 Perform steps 2 to 12 in Basic Procedure for Shooting page 43 3 Press and hold either of the EDIT SEARCH buttons REV or FWD The tape is moved in reverse or forward search mode for as long as you hold down the REV or FWD button and the image is shown in the viewfinder To change the playback speed Press the REV or FWD button down firmly into the inner positi...

Page 47: ...position and stops When you release the Shtl button the lens returns to the position it was in before the operation Note The motorized zoom lever does not function while the Shtl button 2 is held down DIP switch settings The DIP switches 3 on the VCL 919BY zoom lens are used to make shuttle shot settings By DIP switch settings the shuttle shot function can be assigned to the VTR button and the RET...

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Page 49: ... in the viewfinder and the video monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connector as follows Normal indications These show the operating state of the camera and connected VTR See page 52 Status indications Pressing the MENU switch to the OFF STATUS side while the normal indications are present calls a display of current settings See page 51 USER menu These provide settings for the lens aperture shut...

Page 50: ... 10 STANDARD SCENE WHITE DATA ON RESET M1 TOP ALL MENU RESET TOP MENU USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZE OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE PLAY TAPE NEAR END TCG 12 34 56 00 03 08 01 5600K 12 34 56PM 64ND SKIN W A 36dB 100 4HZ 30 25 F5 6 FILE menu Status indications Press the MENU switch toward the OFF STATUS side Normal indications Set the POWER switch to ON Press the MENU switch toward the ON CANCEL side U...

Page 51: ...playing the USER menu While the normal indications are displayed press the MENU switch toward the ON CANCEL side The USER menu is displayed On the USER menu basic camera settings and selection of scene files can be performed USER PAGE 1 U1 A IRIS OVERRIDE 0 DTL LEVEL 0 MASTER BLACK 0 PRESET MATRIX STD SCREEN MODE 16 9 Displaying the TOP MENU While the normal indications are displayed while holding...

Page 52: ...E TAPE PVV 3 3P only 1 VTR warning indicationa b c 2 VTR operation status indicationa b c 3 Time data indicationa b c 4 Status display area 5 Camera ID indicationc 6 5600K indicationc 7 Filter setting indicationc 8 SKIN DTL indicationc 9 White balance indicationc qa Shutter setting indicationc qs Audio recording level indicatorsa b c qd Tape remaining indicationa b c qf Lens f stop indicationc qg ...

Page 53: ...indication When the SHUTTER switch is set to ON the shutter speed or CLS frequency set on page 1 SHUTTER of the PAINT menu is displayed here You can select the shutter speed or the CLS frequency with the SHUTTER switch Indication Meaning EZ Operating in EZ mode The ATW function is selected ATW The ATW function is selected The ATW button was pressed and the indicator is lit W A White balance memory...

Page 54: ... indication is shown in one of the following ways according to the CLOCK IND setting on page M3 of the MAINTENANCE menu CAM Always displayed BARS Displayed whenever color bars are displayed OFF Not displayed If the clock indication is displayed during recording it is superimposed on the image Note If the charge of the lithium battery inside the camera head is exhausted the clock indication cannot ...

Page 55: ...TER BLACK 0 PRESET MATRIX STD SCREEN MODE 16 9 Displaying the TOP MENU The TOP MENU can be displayed in either of the following ways While holding the MENU dial pressed press the MENU switch toward the ON CANCEL side Select TOP at the right top on the menu TOP MENU USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZE OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE To make the TOP MENU disappear Turn off the camera or press the MENU switch ...

Page 56: ...ve the cursor to the item whose value you wish to return to its default then hold the MENU dial pressed for three seconds Using the USER Menu You can select desired pages from among the OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE and FILE menu pages and copy and set them on the USER menu If you register pages frequently used on the USER menu you can easily call those pages and use them In addition USER PAGE 1 thr...

Page 57: ...s registered on the USER menu and the screen returns to the PAGE EDIT screen To change the order of the pages 1 Display the TOP MENU For details see Displaying the TOP MENU on page 55 2 Turn the MENU dial to select USER MENU CUSTOMIZE then press the MENU dial 3 Display page U1 PAGE EDIT For details see Displaying your desired menu page on page 55 The PAGE EDIT screen is displayed 4 Turn the MENU d...

Page 58: ...you select a line for which no item has been registered the ITEM SELECT screen shown in Step 6 is displayed 6 Turn the MENU dial to select SELECT then press the MENU dial The ITEM SELECT screen appears ITEM SELECT 1 RET 1 GAIN L 2 GAIN M 3 GAIN H 4 OUTPUT DCC 5 5600K DIMMER 6 OPERATION RESET 7 A IRIS OVERRIDE 8 WHT C TEMP 9 WHT C TEMP FINE 10 WHT C TEMP R GAIN 7 Select an item to be registered fol...

Page 59: ...ues 1 Display the TOP MENU For details see Displaying the TOP MENU page 55 2 Turn the MENU dial to select USER MENU CUSTOMIZE then press the MENU dial 3 Display page U12 For details see Displaying your desired menu page on page 55 4 Turn the MENU dial to select CUSTOMIZE MENU RESET then press the MENU dial The prompt RESET OK is displayed 5 Press the MENU dial The indication USER MENU RESET is dis...

Page 60: ...ctory preset values AUTO IRIS 2 AUTO IRIS 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the reference value for auto aperture OVERRIDE 0 PRESET WHITE 3 COLOR TEMP 1520K to 3200K To adjust the preset color temperature value 3200K to 65535K when the W BAL switch is set to PRE for white balance FINE 0 99 to 0 to 99 To fine tune the preset color temperature value for white balance R GAIN 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the R red...

Page 61: ... the viewfinder GAIN ON ON OFF To turn on off the display of GAIN setting value on the viewfinder WHITE ON ON OFF To turn on off the display of WHITE setting value on the viewfinder ND FILTER ON ON OFF To turn on off the display of FILTER setting value on the viewfinder 5600K ON ON OFF To turn on off the 5600K indication on the viewfinder SHUTTER ON ON OFF To turn on off the display of SHUTTER set...

Page 62: ...ot TLCS 11 AGC ON ON OFF To set if AGC is to be activated or not when TLCS is activated AGC LIMIT 12 3 6 9 12 15 18 To adjust the limit value for AGC when TLCS is activated AGC CHANGE F 5 6 F 4 F 2 8 To adjust the aperture value at which AGC auto POINT F2 8 F 2 OPEN gain control is to be activated when TLCS is activated AE ON ON OFF To set if AE electronic shutter is to be activated or not when TL...

Page 63: ...9 to 0 to 99 To decrease the black level in the detail correction contour correction FREQUENCY 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust thickness of contour lines for the detail correction contour correction CRISP 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the level at which noise signals are to be removed in the detail correction contour correction GAMMA BLACK P4 GAMMA LEVEL 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the gamma curve GAMMA R 0 B 0...

Page 64: ...zebra pattern will be displayed to indicate the location where the skin tone is activated PHASE 0 0 to 359 to 0 To adjust the color phase when the skin tone detail is activated the color phase is automatically calculated when SET is executed but it can be manually changed WIDTH 30 0 to 30 to 90 To adjust the width of color phase when skin tone detail is activated as the value becomes smaller the w...

Page 65: ...o 0 to 99 To adjust the R G R B axes G 0 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the G R G B axes B 0 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the B R B G axes PRESET MATRIX STD STD HI SAT To adjust the preset matrix FL STD Standard color tone HI SAT For more vivid picture The color intensity increases a little FL For shooting under fluorescent light to prevent the skin color s becoming greenish LOW KEY P9 LEVEL 0 99 to 0 to ...

Page 66: ...e date and time settings are not reset CLOCK M3 Ex 2003 04 30 08 32 45 To set the date and time HOUR TYPE 12H 12H 24H To select the type of time indication DATE TYPE 1 1 to 6 To select the type of date indication 1 Y Mn D year month day month in numerics 2 Mn D month day month in numerics 3 D M Y day month year 4 D M day month 5 M D Y month day year 6 M D month day CLOCK IND OFF OFF CAM BARS To se...

Page 67: ...5 PAL FULL 75 FULL 100 TONE ON ON OFF To turn on off 1 kHz tone signal output When TONE is set to ON the tone signal is output in color bar mode VF PB SELECT Y Y VBS To select the video output to the viewfinder available when the DSR 1 1P is connected Y Monochrome signal VBS Color signal SCREEN MODE 16 9 16 9 4 3 To select the aspect ratio of the output signal Not available for the DXC D50 D50P WI...

Page 68: ...Selectable Remarks Initial value values SCENE FILE1 F1 PAGE 1 2 1 2 2 2 To select a scene file Up to 20 files can be set or selected If the 11th file or onward is not set Page 2 2 will not be displayed STORE To store a scene file PAGE 1 2 1 to 10 To retrieve the scene file corresponding to the selected PAGE 2 2 11 to 20 number STANDARD To select if the standard settings are to be used or not SCENE...

Page 69: ...a Note If any scene file data are stored in the camera they are replaced by the data from the Memory Stick WRITE CAMERAtMS To write the data in the camera to the Memory Stick Note If any scene file data are stored in the Memory Stick they are replaced by the data from the camera FILE ID A filename within 8 characters can be set CAM CODE The model name of the camera is automatically displayed DATE ...

Page 70: ... 5 Turn the MENU dial to select a scene file number corresponding to the memory cell in which you wish to store the setting data then press the MENU dial 6 Turn the MENU dial to select FILE NAME then press the MENU dial The arrow changes to a question mark 7 Enter a filename within 8 characters 8 Press EXECUTE The setting values of the camera adjusted in Step 1 are stored in the camera as a scene ...

Page 71: ... menu on page 55 2 Turn the MENU dial to select READ MStCAMERA then press the MENU dial All scene files stored in the Memory Stick are written to the camera If any scene file has already been stored in the camera that is replaced with the data from the Memory Stick Storing the operator file 1 Display page F3 OPERATOR FILE of the FILE menu For details see Displaying your desired menu on page 55 2 T...

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Page 73: ...as described above the same two A and B white balance values apply to all four settings of the FILTER control It is possible however to change the AWB MEMORY MODE setting on page 4 WHITE MEMORY of the OPERATION menu see page 60 so that there are eight possibly different values for the A and B positions and for the four FILTER control settings Adjusting the white balance ensures that as lighting co...

Page 74: ...te When using a camera control unit or remote control unit if the W B BALANCE switch of the control unit is set to PRESET or MANUAL it is not possible to carry out white balance adjustment on the camera 1 Make the following settings on the camera POWER switch ON SAVE OUTPUT DCC switch one of the CAM positions Lens aperture selector A automatic ATW button OFF 2 Set the FILTER control according to t...

Page 75: ...precedence 1 If the FILTER control is in position 1 or 2 change it to position 3 or 4 then retry the adjustment 2 Check that the subject is completely white then retry the adjustment 3 The color temperature may be outside the range of the camera Fit an appropriate color temperature conversion filter then retry the adjustment AWB NG C TEMP LOW The color temperature is too low Try the following in t...

Page 76: ...hite Balance Adjustment Using the ATW Auto Tracing White Balance Function The ATW function continuously adjusts the white balance automatically to adapt to changes in lighting conditions Note Depending on the shooting conditions automatic adjustment may not necessarily give optimum results For the best possible results use the W BAL switch To use the ATW function Press the ATW button turning the i...

Page 77: ... camera off or simply when lighting conditions change 1 Move the POWER switch to the ON SAVE position and check that the OUTPUT DCC switch is in one of the CAM positions 2 Push the WHT BLK switch in the BLK direction and release The lens aperture closes and black balance adjustment is carried out During the adjustment the legend ABB EXECUTING appears in the viewfinder ABB EXECUTING REFERENCE READ ...

Page 78: ...s DXC D50P D50WSPL to 1 2000 s Increasing the shutter speed reduces blurring when shooting a fast moving subject It is also possible to reduce flicker when shooting under fluorescent lighting by changing the shutter speed CLS Clear Scan function When shooting a computer screen or projected image horizontal bands may appear in the camera image This is because the vertical scan frequency of the comp...

Page 79: ...e frequency and if there is a white band increase the frequency For details on CLS setting see page P1 SHUTTER of the PAINT menu To exit the menut to return to the normal indications Press the MENU switch to the OFF STATUS side The new setting of the shutter speed or CLS frequency appears in the normal screen display When shooting is finished Set the SHUTTER switch to the OFF position The SHUTTER ...

Page 80: ...rsor to HOUR TYPE then press the MENU dial to select it 3 Turn the MENU dial to select either of 12H or 24H then press the MENU dial to register it 4 Turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to DATE TYPE then press the MENU dial to select it 5 Turn the MENU dial to select the indication method of year month and day then press the MENU dial to register it 6 Turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to the...

Page 81: ...ult when shipped is 0 diopters Using an optional part allows you to modify the adjustment range to 2 to 1 diopters or 0 5 to 3 diopters For details consult your Sony dealer PEAKING control CONTRAST control BRIGHT control Eyepiece focusing knob OUTPUT DCC switch Viewfinder Screen Adjustments Contrast and brightness adjustment Carry out these adjustments with the color bars displayed 1 Set the OUTPU...

Page 82: ...to f 1 8 fully open 3 Place the supplied flange focal length adjustment test chart at a distance of about 3 meters 10 feet and adjust the lighting so that an appropriate video output level is obtained with the aperture at f 1 8 4 Loosen the F B fixing screw 5 Set the ZOOM selector to the MANU position 6 Move the manual zoom control to the telephoto position 7 Turn the focusing ring so that the tes...

Page 83: ... so that the zebra pattern appears on the highlights of the subject s face For other subjects Adjust the aperture manually so that the zebra pattern appears on the most important parts of the subject Designating the lens You have to designate the lens number according to the types of your lens If the number is not designated properly other colors may appear on the upper and lower of the screen whe...

Page 84: ...er and lower of the screen are most minimized It should be noted that it takes several seconds until the results of a lens change is reflected on the screen If an extender of the lens or a conversion lens is used first turn it off then select the lens number In this case care must be taken that color shading caused by light sources will not be generated More accurate setting is possible using meas...

Page 85: ...ve the focusing ring to the closest focus position 3 Slide the M button toward the rear of the camera and turn the MACRO ring fully in the direction shown by the arrow 4 Move the ZOOM selector to the MANU position and turn the manual zoom control to focus the image To finish close up shooting Return the MACRO ring to its original position turn fully in the opposite direction to the arrow in the fi...

Page 86: ... the EVS Enhanced Vertical definition System function Set EVS to ON on pageP1 SHUTTER of the PAINT menu Note Enabling the EVS function tends to increase the occurrence of aliasing problems moiré patterns Therefore normally leave the function disabled This enhances the vertical resolution When you wish to give a lush effect as when shooting a wedding or similar occasion Set PRESET MATRIX to HI SAT ...

Page 87: ...an concentrate the sun s rays and melt the interior of the viewfinder Do not use the viewfinder close to strong magnetic fields This can cause picture distortion Shipping Use the optional LC 421 Carrying Case for optimal shipping If sending the camera by truck ship air or other transportation service first store it in the carrying case then pack the carrying case in the supplied carton or an equiv...

Page 88: ...y are characteristic of cameras using CCDs Charge Coupled Devices and do not indicate a malfunction Vertical smear When shooting a very bright object such as a light the highlight tends to produce vertical tails This effect is much reduced in this camera White flecks If the camera is operated at a high temperature white flecks may appear in the image Important Notes on Operation ...

Page 89: ...m The VTR emits a warning tone when it detects head clogging Disconnect the power and consult your Sony dealer The SERVO indication may flash momentarily when the tape transport starts but this does not indicate a problem SERVO The servo lock has been lost Recording continues but the recording may not be satisfactory Stop the tape transport Wait until the HUMID indication does not appear when you ...

Page 90: ...e CCU VTR CMA connector of an optional camera adaptor Horizontal resolution center DXC D50 D50P 920 TV lines DXC D50WS D50WSP 850 TV lines 4 3 mode 800 TV lines 16 9 mode Minimum illumination 0 5 lux at f 1 4 36 dB 0 8 lux at f 1 8 36 dB Sensitivity 2000 lux f 11 0 standard 3200 K Gain levels Selectable 3 dB 0 dB 3 dB 6 dB 9 dB 12 dB 18 dB 24 dB 30 dB 36 dB Video output Composite signal 1 0 Vp p s...

Page 91: ...35 8 8 inches Scan size Switchable between 4 3 and 16 9 Supplied accessories VCL 919BY Zoom Lens1 1 DXF 801 801CE Viewfinder2 1 Microphone2 1 Wind screen2 1 VCT U14 Tripod Adaptor2 1 Lens mount cap 1 Flange focal length adjustment test chart 1 Operating Instructions 1 set Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Related Products There is a range of Sony products available to ...

Page 92: ... 10 m 33 ft 25 m 82 ft 50 m 164 ft 100 m 328 ft Camera cables with Z type 26 pin connectors CCZ A2 A5 A10 A25 A50 A100 Camera cables with Z type 26 pin and Q type 14 pin connectors CCZQ A2 A5 A10 A2AM CCZZ 1B 1E Cable Extension Connector Camera cables with Q type 14 pin connectors CCQ 2BRS 5BRS 10BRS CCQ 10AM 25AM 50AM 100AM CCZJ 2 Camera Cable with Z type 26 pin connector and J type 10 pin connec...

Page 93: ...corder CA TX7 TX7P Camera Adaptora CCZ A cable CCZ A cable CA D50 D50P Camera Adaptor CAC 12 Microphone Holder CCU TX7 TX7P Camera Control Unit CCU D50 D50P Camera Control Unit DXF 51 5 inch Viewfinder DXC D50 D50P D50WS D50WSP DSR 50 50P Portable VTR DVW 250 250P Digital Betacam Recorder RCP D50 D51 Remote Control Panel a When the CA TX7 TX7P is connected to the camera use the 76 pin DIGITAL conn...

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