Sony DVCAM DSR-300AK Operating Instructions Manual Download

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2000 by Sony Corporation

Operating Instructions

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

3-203-818-12(1)

Digital Camcorder

DSR-300AK/300APK
DSR-300AL/300APL

Summary of Contents for DVCAM DSR-300AK

Page 1: ... by Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference 3 203 818 12 1 Digital Camcorder DSR 300AK 300APK DSR 300AL 300APL ...

Page 2: ...ä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti For customers in the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiat...

Page 3: ... Using Accessories 35 Using the Viewfinder 35 Fitting the 4 inch 5 inch Electronic Viewfinder 36 Fitting to a Tripod 36 Using an Optional Microphone 37 Using a Video Light 38 Fitting the Shoulder Strap 39 Connecting to Audio System 40 Using the RM LG1 Remote Control Unit 42 Using the Optional RM VJ1 Remote Control Unit Equipped With Microphone And Monitor 43 Using the Optional LC DS500 Carrying Ca...

Page 4: ... Space Editing 61 Using the Freeze Mix Function 62 Playback Checking Recorded Contents 63 Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately After Shooting Recording Review 63 Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder 63 Viewing Color Playback 63 Setting Time Values 64 Setting the User Bit Value 65 Setting the Time Code Value 66 Synchronization With External Time Code Signals Gen Lock 68 ClipLink Shoo...

Page 5: ...ng Auto Check Function 101 Menu 211 Selecting ClipLink Function 103 Menu 212 Selecting Audio Recording Mode 103 Menu 213 Selecting Audio Reference Level 104 Menu 214 Setting Fade In Fade Out for the Audio Recording Start and Stop Points 104 Menu 220 Using Setup Add for DSR 300A Only 105 Menu 221 Using Setup Remove for DSR 300A Only 105 Viewfinder Screen Indications 77 Changing the Viewfinder Displ...

Page 6: ...a Generated When Shooting 132 Glossary 135 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Continued White Balance Adjustment 106 Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value in Memory 106 Using the Preset White Balance Settings 107 Light Sources and Color Temperature 108 Using the ATW Auto Tracing White Balance Function 108 Black Balance Adjustment 109 Shutter Settings 110 Viewfinder Screen Adjustments 112 Adjus...

Page 7: ...corder is the same in all cases VCT U14 Tripod Adaptor Microphone DXF 801 801CE Viewfindera Test chart for flange focal length adjustment DSR 300A 300AP Camcorder DSR 300AK 300APK DSR 300AL 300APL Shoulder strap RM LG1 Remote Control Unit Switch guardb a Part No A 8279 329 A for DSR 300A Part No A 8326 150 A for DSR 300AP b The switch guard can be removed see page 12 VCL 718BX Zoom Lens Lens mount...

Page 8: ...operability Controlling with the RM VJ1 Remote Control Unit You can connect the optional RM VJ1 Remote Control Unit equipped with microphone and monitor to control DSR 300A 300AP while watching the video being shot See page 43 EZ easy mode function When there isn t time to check the camcorder settings simply press the EZ mode button to start the auto adjustment function using standard settings The...

Page 9: ...Freeze mix function The freeze mix function superimposes any previously recorded still picture on the viewfinder screen to facilitate framing the subject when reshooting the scene Edit Search Function Pressing the EDIT SEARCH buttons allows the tape to play back in search mode Set either of two playback speeds SetupLogTM function Settings at shooting are recorded onto the tape in real time This re...

Page 10: ...r Mark IN OUT points etc is recorded in the cassette memory ClipLink mode To use the ClipLink function select the menu setting to set the DSR 300A 300AP into ClipLink mode There is also a ClipLink continue function that enables clips to be continued even after a break in recording PCM digital audio Recording playback can be set to audio lock mode You are able to select between two channel recordin...

Page 11: ...ped with DV OUT connector The DV OUT connector is i LINK1 compatible You can connect Sony equipment with DV input connectors You can do cut editing and digital dubbing if you connect the DSR 70 70P Digital Videocassette Recorder with the DSBK 140 i LINK DV Input Output Board fitted to the DV OUT connector on the camcorder using an i LINK cable DV connecting cable See pages 26 46 and 59 ...

Page 12: ...Cue point at the current tape position during shooting See page 72 7 AUDIO LEVEL knob You can use this knob to manually adjust the channel 1 audio recording level 8 WHT BLK white black switch This switch is used for automatic adjustment of the white balance and black balance See pages 106 to 109 9 VTR button Press this button to start and stop recording on the VCR 0 Switch guard Prevents mis opera...

Page 13: ... it off press the EZ FOCUS button again If left on the function automatically turns off after about ten seconds Note If the easy focus function is still on when you press the VTR button it turns off automatically and recording starts about one second later 2 EDIT SEARCH buttons You can see the search playback while pressing either of these buttons at recording pause mode to quickly find the next r...

Page 14: ... page 108 4 EZ easy MODE button and indicator Press this button EZ mode on when you want to shoot immediately with automatic adjustment of the camcorder settings to standard values See page 93 for EZ mode setting When this function is used the iris and the white balance are adjusted automatically The total level control system functions Press this button again to return the camcorder to the previo...

Page 15: ...ndication shown in the display window 8 on page 16 COUNTER Shows the tape transport time in HH MM SS hours minutes and seconds TC Shows the time code value U BIT Shows the user bit data in the time code Buttons REW m Operation Rewinds the tape The indicator lights while the tape is being rewound Press while the tape is being rewound or during playback to view reverse search playback F FWD M Fast f...

Page 16: ...ected D External synchronization indication Appears when the internal time code generator is locked to an external signal input to the TC IN connector 3 on page 24 E Hold indication Appears when the internal time code generator is stopped F Audio level indicators These show the audio recording or playback levels of channel 1 and channel 2 G ClipLink log data indication H ClipLink continue indicati...

Page 17: ...place the lithium backup battery immediately For further information about replacing lithium battery see Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery page 31 K DVCAM indication Disappears when the cassette being played back is not for DVCAM format L Cassette memory indication Appears when using a cassette with cassette memory M Audio mode indications These show audio recording playback mode Fs32k 4...

Page 18: ...ime as shown below It is not displayed when no cassette is loaded Indication Tape time remaining TAPExxxxxxx 30 minutes or more TAPExxxxxx 25 to 30 minutes TAPExxxxx 20 to 25 minutes TAPExxxx 15 to 20 minutes TAPExxx 10 to 15 minutes TAPExx 5 to 10 minutes TAPEx 2 to 5 minutes TAPEx blinking 0 to 2 minutes TAPE blinking End of tape R Clip remaining indication This shows how many clip shots or Cue ...

Page 19: ...T CH 1 CH 2 ON OFF FRONT MIC LOW CUT ON OFF MONITOR OUT CHARACTER ON OFF AUTO MAN MATRIX FL H SAT STD CH 2 1 MENU button Press this button to display the VCR menu in the display window For details about the VCR menu see Setting on the VCR Section VCR Menu page 97 2 ADVANCE button When setting time code and user bit values or at menu setting press this button to increment the digit that has been se...

Page 20: ...t Note Set this switch ON when using the freeze mix function 8 TC time code mode switch 2 Sets the mode for advancing time code values when the TC mode switch 1 9 has been set to PRESET F RUN The time code advances continuously whether or not the camcorder is recording Use this setting to align the time code value with real time SET Use this setting to set the time code or user bit value R RUN The...

Page 21: ...e the battery pack DUR DURATION Displays the recording time of the current cut OFF Switches off the recording time display If however in advanced menu 6 you set the time code display item TC IND to ON see page 92 then the VCR time data time code counter or user bit value is displayed 0 ClipLink CONTINUE button When restarting ClipLink shooting press this button to add the new clip at the end of th...

Page 22: ... to insert a high pass filter in the microphone circuit reducing wind noise Normally leave the switch in the OFF position 6 MATRIX switch Selects the color matrix setting to change the picture color adjustment H SAT Colors are emphasized FL Colors appear normal even when shooting under fluorescent lighting STD The color matrix in standard setting is used Normally leave the switch in this position ...

Page 23: ...o right position of the viewfinder See page 35 5 Viewfinder fitting shoe Fix the DXF 801 801CE Viewfinder 6 REMOTE connector 1 mini jack Connect the RM LG1 Remote Control Unit to enable remote operation of the ClipLink function Note The RM 81 cannot be connected If you connect the optional cable Sony part number 1 790 779 11 to this connector you can control the zoom using the optional RM VJ1 Remo...

Page 24: ...he RM M7G VJ1 Be sure to turn off the power of the camcorder before disconnecting the equipment connected to this connector Otherwise the camcorder will not work properly Rear section 1 Cassette holder Power the camcorder and press the EJECT button to open the lid Insert the cassette and close the lid by pressing the indication PUSH 2 GEN LOCK IN gen lock video input VIDEO IN video input connector...

Page 25: ...S VIDEO OUT S video output connector DIN 4 pin This outputs the image being shot or played back as S video signals Connect to the S video input connector on an external VCR or video monitor 6 MONITOR OUT output connector Outputs the image being shot or played back as composite video signals Connect to the video input connector on an external VCR or video monitor Note The output signal from this co...

Page 26: ...tuner into the CA WR855 Camera Adaptor and connect the CA WR855 here For information about attaching a synthesized tuner see Connecting to Audio System page 40 7 Cable clamp Fasten an i LINK cable DV connecting cable to the clamp using the supplied binding tie so that the plug is not pulled out from the DV OUT connector 8 8 DV OUT connector 6 pin Connect to the DV input connector of an external VC...

Page 27: ... turn the MACRO ring 6 while holding this button down See page 115 5 F B flange focal length adjustment ring and F B flange focal length fixing knob F B adjustment ring To adjust the flange focal length loosen the F B fixing knob then turn the ring See page 113 F B fixing knob Fixes the F B adjustment ring 6 MACRO close up ring For close up turn this ring while holding the M button down See page 1...

Page 28: ...ing Recorded Contents page 63 0 VTR button This button starts and stops recording on the VCR Press it once to start recording and once more to stop qa Instant automatic iris adjustment button While using manual iris control press this button to switch temporarily to automatic iris control setting Automatic control is maintained as long as you hold the button down qs IRIS selector This selects the ...

Page 29: ...t as follows HIGH LOW Turn the light on and control the brightness OFF Turns the light off 4 TAKE TALLY indicator orange When using the ClipLink function while shooting this indicator lights when the TAKE button 6 on page 12 has been pressed to set a Mark IN point and goes out when a Mark OUT point is set 5 BATT battery indicator red This lights when the battery capacity is low 3 LIGHT switch and ...

Page 30: ...y of the viewfinder image See page 112 0 CONTRAST control This adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder image See page 112 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 112 qd Eyepiece release catch To view the viewfinder screen directly...

Page 31: ...this warning appears replace the lithium battery CR2032 within three or four days The lithium battery has an average service life of about two years however operation in ClipLink mode will shorten the lifetime until about one year when the DSBK 301A is fitted Inserting or replacing the lithium battery Notes Carefully read the instructions for inserting and replacing the lithium battery Lithium bat...

Page 32: ... cover and open the cover 3 Take out the lithium battery 4 Reverse step 3 to insert a replacement lithium battery Make sure that the symbol on the battery is facing you 5 Close the battery cover LI LITHIUM BATT 1POWER switch Catch Battery cover Press and pull forward Press down and pull out toward you 2 Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery ...

Page 33: ...fixing lever and remove the lens mount cap 2 With the lens fixing lever turned fully counterclockwise push in the lens aligning the projection on the lens with the cutout on the camcorder 3 Supporting the lens turn the lens fixing lever fully clockwise Replace the retaining rubber on the lens mount Retaining rubber Lens mount cap Lens fixing lever Align and push in Note When removing the lens rota...

Page 34: ...using a lens with a 6 pin connector This camcorder head has a 12 pin LENS connector If the lens cable has a 6 pin connector fit an adaptor cable LO 612 manufactured by Canon or ECF 124 manufactured by Fujinon or equivalent When using a lens with a 6 pin connector the following limitations apply The lens iris f value is not displayed in the viewfinder Iris operation may be slow in auto iris mode an...

Page 35: ...old the viewfinder stopper up Left eye adaptor By fitting a left eye adaptor you can use the camcorder with your left eye to the viewfinder Note You cannot stow the camcorder attached with a left eye adaptor in the LC DS500 Carrying Case For details consult your Sony dealer Adjusting the viewfinder position To adjust the viewfinder left to right position loosen the left to right fixing ring and to...

Page 36: ... VF Cable Guide Fixing ring Shoe a Stopper screw a Adaptor cable 8 pin y 20 pin 20 pin 8 pin a Supplied with the Accessory Shoe Kit Fitting to a Tripod First fit the VCT U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod then mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor Removal Note After removing the camcorder if the tripod adaptor pin has not returned to its original position hold down the red button and move the le...

Page 37: ...screw of the CAC 12 Microphone Holder then open the holder and replace the microphone adaptor with the one supplied with the ECM 670 Microphone 2 Insert the microphone in the microphone holder close the holder and tighten the screw Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN 48 V connector Microphone adaptor attach the CAC 12 Microphone Holder Screws removed from the camcorder CAC 12 Fitting an opt...

Page 38: ...can turn the light on and off automatically as you start and stop the VCR operation The output of the video light connector on the DSR 300A 300AP is controlled to 12 V even when the camcorder is supplied with 12 V or more power through the DC IN connector or battery pack The brightness or color temperature of the light will not change according to voltage increase Notes Do not use a video light wi...

Page 39: ...ht with a long cable Insert the cable into the grip from the front hole and take out from the rear hole as shown in the figure Fitting the Shoulder Strap This section describes the procedure for fitting the supplied shoulder strap to the camcorder g Pull up the strap to lock the fiting 1 Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting 2 Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the othe...

Page 40: ... an external audio system Using a wireless microphone system You can use the wireless microphone system including a WRT 810A 830A UHF Wireless Microphone and a WRR 810A 855A 860A UHF Portable Tuner to record sound For details on using the wireless microphone system see the operating instructions for the microphone and tuner To connect a WRR 855A 1 Open the cover of the WRR connector 2 Insert the W...

Page 41: ... 057 A to the rear of the camcorder as shown in the following figure 1 Pass a screwdriver through the holes and tighten the screws 2 Loosen the adjustment screws 3 Adjust the metal fitting position for a battery pack to be attached and tighten the adjustment screws to fix its position 4 Attach the holder kit two fittings and four screws supplied with the tuner to the WRR tuner fitting one for the ...

Page 42: ...e RM LG1 Remote Control Unit You can control the DSR 300A 300AP using the supplied RM LG1 Remote Control Unit Location and Function of Parts 1 Cable with mini plug Connect to the REMOTE connector 1 6 on page 23 on the DSR 300A 300AP 2 Switches 1 and 2 You can assign functions to these switches using advanced menu page 3 see page 90 of the DSR 300A 300AP Each can be used as the following types of s...

Page 43: ...ding ties Using the Optional RM VJ1 Remote Control Unit Equipped With Microphone And Monitor By connecting the RM VJ1 Remote Control Unit to the camcorder you can control the camcorder while watching the image on the LCD screen of the Remote Control Unit Note Be sure to use the CCA 7 7A Cable only when connecting the RM VJ1 When using a conventional lens such as the VCL 918BY you can control the z...

Page 44: ...0 Carrying Case For details on using the carrying case refer to the instruction manual supplied with the carrying case Using the Optional LC DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case For details on using the soft carrying case refer to the instruction manual supplied with the soft carrying case Using Accessories ...

Page 45: ...using the basic menu page 3 see page 84 VTR VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT GEN LOCK IN VIDEO OUT GEN LOCK IN VIDEO OUT GEN LOCK IN Example 1 Camcorder 2 synchronized to the signal from camcorder 1 Camcorder 1 DSR 300A 300AP CCZ A Camera Cable BNC cable Portable VTR To camera connector To video input connector Camcorder 2 DSR 300A 300AP Example 2 Camcorders 1 and 2 synchronized to the signal from a special ef...

Page 46: ...R connector 26 pin or the DV OUT connector for recording Notes There is no power supply connection between the camcorder and VCR Provide separate power supplies The VTR connector always outputs the signals from the camera The playback video of the internal VCR cannot be output Also a CCU connection cannot be made When no VCR is connected to the VTR connector 26 pin it does not supply signals VCR C...

Page 47: ...in a place with an ambient temperature between 10 C and 30 C 50 F to 86 F Before long term storage discharge the battery fully This extends the battery life It is recommended that the BP L40 L40A be used at 30 W or less The specified capacity may not be obtained if it is connected to the camcorder with accessories which is operated at 30 W or higher especially when the ambient temperature is low A...

Page 48: ...ry pack To use an external battery again connect a fully charged external battery to the DC IN connector before unloading the internal battery pack The power source will switch to the external battery Continuous operation when operating with only an internal battery pack First connect a fully charged external battery to the DC IN connector then change the internal battery Notes Whenever an interna...

Page 49: ...camcorder and accessories is 38 W or higher use the AC DN2A AC adaptor lower than 150 W To AC power source LOCK To AC power source POWER switch ON DC IN CAMERA CCU CMA 8A 8ACE AC Adaptor CCQX 3 cable Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System You can equip the camcorder with a special battery mount which the Anton Bauer Corporation has developed for its Intelligent Battery System and Ultrali...

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Page 51: ...Basic ProcedHure for Shooting FILTER control Focusing ring VTR button RET button POWER switch ZEBRA button 1 Power the camcorder 2 Set the FILTER control appropriately for the lighting conditions Chapter 3 Shooting Continued ...

Page 52: ...reducing the exposure by the equivalent of six stops Use it to prevent hunting1 or to reduce the depth of field2 1 3200 EZ FOCUS button for the EZ focus function see page 13 11Setup the VCR section according to your shooting objectives then start recording During recording the REC TALLY indicator s in the viewfinder light s and REC appears on the viewfinder screen Depending on the setting of the R...

Page 53: ... page 70 Notes on using cassettes Before storing the cassette rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case preferably on end instead of flat on its side The storage case of a DVCAM cassette is specially designed to eusure a long period storage of the tape Storing a cassette in any other condition not rewound out of its case etc may cause the video and audio ...

Page 54: ...ommended that you pre record at least 40 seconds of color bar signals at the beginning of the tape When dubbing tapes using the DSR 70 70P a continuous recorded section of approximately five seconds is required before the recording start point It is recommended to record color bars or a similar signal beforehand at the start point of the source tape to be dubbed on this unit This section describes...

Page 55: ...indow If it is shown do not use the equipment until the HUMID indication disappears Continued 2 Press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and insert the cassette Make sure that the cassette s REC SAVE switch is set to REC then check for tape slack before loading the cassette For details on handling cassettes see Cassettes for the DSR 300A 300AP on page 53 Inserting a standard size cassett...

Page 56: ... the cassette holder from closing when you press down on it Internal parts of the camcorder may become bent or otherwise damaged if you attempt to close the cassette holder after inserting a mini size cassette in the wrong direction such as with the cassette turned backside front so the reel holes face the cassette holder window or with the cassette turned sideways so that a short side enters firs...

Page 57: ...the VTR button on the camcorder or lens For instructions on continuing to record after a pause see Back Space Editing page 60 To stop recording Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens then press the STOP button With this state it is impossible to start back space editing To remove the cassette Check that the power is on then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and remove the c...

Page 58: ...ecording When the battery is getting exhausted When the battery is getting exhausted the BATT indication in the display window blinks once a second see page 17 Replace the battery with a charged battery immediately If you continue to use the low battery the BATT indication will blink four times a second and the operation will stop For description of how to replace batteries see Power Supply on pag...

Page 59: ...on the camcorder or lens The external VCR starts recording To pause recording Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens Using the viewfinder to see playback pictures For the internal VCR Press the PLAY button For the external VCR Press the RET button on the lens when the internal VCR is in recording or no cassette is inserted in the internal VCR While holding it down you can see the return vid...

Page 60: ...ge 66 4 Press the PLAY button The recorded contents are displayed on the viewfinder screen Back Space Editing Operation Step Restart an interrupted recording see step 2 above Check the recorded contents Stop recording Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens then press the STOP button This section describes the steps for recording several scenes continuously 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 pages 54 to ...

Page 61: ... replace the battery during this interval as the automatic recording continuity will be lost Note also that the recording continuity is lost in the following cases If the POWER switch is turned on and off repeatedly If the camcorder is left powered off for several hours If the camcorder is subject to severe vibration while powered off If for any other reason the automatic recording continuity func...

Page 62: ... when using only the viewfinder for freeze mix operation 2 Perform steps 2 to 10 from Basic Procedure for Shooting page 51 3 Play back the tape on which the image to be used for framework alignment has been recorded and press the MENU switch to ON position The following indication appears on the screen For details of the playback operation see page 63 4 Press the MENU dial when you see the image y...

Page 63: ... point When the ClipLink function is set to oFF and you press the VTR button on DSR 300A 300AP or the lens during recording preview the recording preview is halted and recording starts In this case back space editing is not possible Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder You can view a monochrome playback of the recording in the viewfinder 1 Turn the power on 2 Load a cassette 3 Press the P...

Page 64: ... 32k F8 48k Time value indication DISPLAY switch Type of time value DISPLAY switch setting Counter of tape transport time COUNTER Time code TC User bits U BIT H MIN SEC 1 dB 2 PB DATE NDF EXT LK HOLD CLIP TAPE BATT DIAG E F RF SERVO HUMID SLACK Li 40 30 12 0 IP CL CONT OVER OVER WARNING RESET MENU SET LIGHT DISPLAY ON OFF COUNTER TC U BIT 20 DVCAM F8 32k F8 48k 2 1 Counter The camcorder uses three...

Page 65: ...F TTL RESET HYPER GAIN PARALLEL PRESET DATE TIME F RUN REGEN F RUN R RUN VJ MIC WIRELESS SET INT ONLY EXT ONLY FRONT REAR MIX EXT VBS COMPONENT MONITOR SELECT Y C SET ClipLink CONTINUE ADVANCE SHIFT CH 1 CH 2 ON OFF FRONT MIC LOW CUT ON OFF MONITOR OUT CHARACTER ON OFF AUTO MAN MATRIX FL H SAT STD CH 2 Operation Step Select a digit Press the SHIFT button Each time you press the SHIFT button the ne...

Page 66: ...eset Press the RESET MENU SET button The display returns to 00 00 00 00 Operation Step Adjust the discrepancy bestrewn time code value and real time Select the drop frame mode Need not adjust the discrepancy between time code value and real time Select the non drop frame mode This section describes the steps for setting time code recording methods for particular shooting conditions and setting ini...

Page 67: ...d or when the cassette tape has been removed from the camcorder between shootings 1 Set the TC mode switch 1 to REGEN Time code advance is automatically set to R RUN even if the TC mode switch 2 has been set to F RUN 2 Perform steps 1 to 6 of Starting Back Space Editing at Any Tape Position on page 60 When the camcorder is at the recording pause state the recorded time code is read from the tape a...

Page 68: ...and time code signals to an external reference signal If the reference camcorder is gen locked to an external reference signal any other connected camcorders are gen locked to the same reference signal To edit and compile a recording that is shot using multiple camcorders it is necessary to synchronize the video and time code of the various camcorders by gen lock GEN LOCK IN Reference video signal...

Page 69: ...play window The internal time code generator will maintain its externally synchronized state even after you disconnect the reference time code signal The precision of this synchronization phase alignment of time codes depends on the precision of the camcorder s sync signal generator Notes After setting up external synchronization allow a few seconds for the camcorder s sync signal generator to sta...

Page 70: ...cedure for Shooting page 51 2 Perform steps 1 and 2 page 55 in Recording on the Internal VCR Check the following points 2 2 3 H MIN SEC FRM 1 dB 2 PB DATE NDF EXT LK HOLD CLIP TAPE BATT DIAG E F RF SERVO HUMID SLACK Li 40 30 12 0 IP CL CONT OVER OVER WARNING RESET MENU SET LIGHT DISPLAY ON OFF COUNTER TC U BIT 20 DVCAM F8 32k F8 48k REC TIME SKIN DTL EXT VTR OUTPUT VTR TRIGGER AUDIO LEVEL AUDIO SE...

Page 71: ...assette memory and up to 198 clips Index Pictures can be recorded in a 16 Kbit cassette memory 3 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 switch to AUTO or MAN see page 56 4 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens Recording begins when the TALLY indicator stays lit after blinking for a moment The camcorder enters ClipLink continue mode in which back space editing is possible using ClipLink functio...

Page 72: ...nplug the power supply connector connected to a battery pack or AC outlet while the POWER switch is still set to ON as this may cause the ClipLink function to operate abnormally Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF before disconnecting the power supply Setting Editing Points While Shooting You can use the TAKE button to record a time code for a Cue point or a Mark IN OUT point Setting Mark IN OU...

Page 73: ...ctures of each Mark IN point are recorded onto the tape when the DSBK 301A is fitted Setting Cue points as you shoot The following data is recorded onto the cassette when you specify a Cue point to highlight a scene Time codes HH MM SS for Rec IN OUT points Time codes HH MM SS frame for Cue points Scene number The scene number counter is automatically incremented with each Rec OUT point specificat...

Page 74: ...tions do not appear in the display window access the VCR menu and set ClipLink function to on see page 103 Make sure there are enough capacity for recording clips see page 18 CLIP and IP when the DSBK 301A is fitted appear in the display window Remaining clips Check point 6 To finish shooting press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens This stops recording operation During recording pause in Cli...

Page 75: ...en Mark IN and Mark OUT points are recorded into cassette memory The Index Pictures for the recorded scene are recorded after the recorded scene when the DSBK 301A is fitted Repeat steps 5 and 6 to start recording the next scene The Index Pictures are recorded onto the tape as described below when the DSBK 301A is fitted When all Index Pictures are recorded at the end of the recordings When two or...

Page 76: ...ous recording Previous recording New recording Previous Index Pictures erased New Index Pictures are recorded when the DSBK 301A is fitted ClipLink log data overwritten by new data Previous Index Pictures retained but invalid New Index Pictures are recorded when the DSBK 301A is fitted New recording Previous recording ClipLink log data overwritten by new data ClipLink Shooting ...

Page 77: ...2 Basic menu This provides settings for the lens iris shutter speed and so forth and also a titling screen See the section Viewfinder Basic Menu on page 83 Advanced menu This provides settings for the center marker zebra pattern viewfinder screen indications and so forth See the section Viewfinder Advanced Menu on page 88 Chapter4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus MENU dial POWER switch MENU...

Page 78: ...enu a The menu configuration differs according to the camcorder s switch settings the connected VCR and the type of input signal A eight page configuration results when all of the basic menu pages are displayed Page 8a Displaying the normal indications and switching to the basic menu To display the normal indications move the POWER switch to the ON position To switch to and from the basic menu use...

Page 79: ... an external VCR is connected Viewfinder Normal Indications The significance of each of the indications shown in the figure is as follows 1 VCR operation status indication This indicates the VCR s current operation status REC PLAY etc 2 TAKE CUE indication This displays a TAKE or CUE indication when using the ClipLink function for recording TAKE When recording in Mark mode this indication appears ...

Page 80: ...qs VCR warning indication This shows warning indications about operation or status of the VCR Indication Tape remaining F 30 At least 30 minutes 30 25 25 30 minutes 25 20 20 25 minutes 20 15 15 20 minutes 15 10 10 15 minutes 10 5 5 10 minutes 5 0 2 5 minutes 5 0 flashing 0 2 minutes Indication Meaning NO TAPE There is no tape loaded REC INHIBIT The tape is in the recording inhibited state LOW BATT...

Page 81: ... page 8 CAM Always displayed BARS Displayed whenever color bars are displayed OFF Not displayed If the clock indication is displayed during recording it is recorded onto the image Indication Filter setting 3200 1 3200K 56ND 2 5600K 1 8ND 5600 3 5600K 56ND 4 5600K 1 64ND Example indication Meaning 18 dB Gain setting is 18 dB DPR 18 dB The DPR function is enabled In this case the DPR function approx...

Page 82: ... switch has been set to ON the basic menu page 1 setting for the item SHUTTER shutter speed CLS frequency EVS is displayed here Status Indications If you set the MENU switch to STATUS while a menu is being displayed the camcorder s current setting status will be shown in this display area a When both the DCC and DynaLatitude functions are set to OFF Display Description WHITE White balance adjustme...

Page 83: ...using the MENU switch and turn the MENU dial You can change settings only with the MENU dial Press and turn the MENU dial to align the cursor to the desired item and press the MENU dial To reset any item to its shipped settings press the MENU dial for 2 seconds Item Settings A IRIS Sets a base value for auto adjustment of lens iris 1 0 0 5 0 normal value 0 5 1 0 Negative adjustment values set a na...

Page 84: ... the screen If you set VIDEO IN to EXT and input an external VBS signal from the GEN LOCK IN connector the image in the viewfinder and the signal output from the MONITOR OUT connector are switched to the external video signal When inputting an external video signal is input EXT INPUT always blinks on the screen Notes When VIDEO IN is set to EXT video signals are not output from the S VIDEO OUT con...

Page 85: ...oting with displaying the recording time of the current cut in the viewfinder with the REC TIME switch set to DUR the recording time indication flashes to remind you that the recording time has passed 00 00 to 59 59 minute to second See Setting the recording time in seconds Basic menu page 6 To set the cassette name number Note When using a cassette without cassette memory you cannot set the casse...

Page 86: ...u can create a title of up to four lines each of twelve alphanumeric or punctuation characters and then save it It is then possible to record the title over the picture while shooting Note You cannot set the skin detail correction while a title is displayed Initial cursor position Space Entering the title page 7 1 Press the MENU switch or turn the MENU dial as necessary to display basic menu page ...

Page 87: ... CHECK DIAG indication appears in the status display area whenever the camcorder s automatic self diagnostic function detects an abnormality Access this page and perform error checking This page is displayed as basic menu page 1 CHECK DIAG will also be displayed if there is a problem on the sync signal input to the GEN LOCK IN connector Input a proper sync signal and then perform error checking To...

Page 88: ...he MENU dial to blink the cursor and press the MENU switch to move the cursor among the menu items While the cursor is blinking you can move the cursor by turning the MENU dial To change settings This operation is the same as for the basic menus For a description of basic menu operations see page 83 To reinitialize all settings in the advanced menu to their factory defaults 1 Align the cursor to A...

Page 89: ...U and press the MENU dial c The menu configuration differs according to the connected accessories such as remote control unit Some pages or items may not displayed Move the POWER switch to the ON position with the MENU dial held down Turn the MENU dial a Align the cursor to ALL RESET and press the MENU dial Advanced menu page 1 Turn the MENU dial to cancel resetting Press the MENU dial to reset Tu...

Page 90: ... FILTER knob settings Only two adjustment values A and B are stored in memory 2 4FL Correspondence with FILTER knob settings Each of the four knob settings can be used to set A and B adjustment values for a total of eight settings TONE Selects whether or not to output a 1 kHz audio signal with the color bars when the OUTPUT DL DCC has been set to BARS ON normal value Output audio signal OFF Do not...

Page 91: ...Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 91 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Advanced menu page 4 a For DSR 300AP 70 ...

Page 92: ...D or CUSTOM is specified see EZ mode settings on next column A IRIS AGC Selects auto iris adjustment which sets an F stop value that can be switched to AGC displayed only when the EZ MODE is set to CUSTOM F1 4 F2 F2 8 normal value F4 F5 6 A IRIS AE Selects auto iris adjustment which sets an F stop value that can be switched to AE displayed only when the EZ MODE is set to CUSTOM F5 6 F8 F11 F16 nor...

Page 93: ... menu page 9 Advanced menu page 10 See Basic menu page 1 page 83 Item Settings M BLACK and STRETCH M GAMMA Adjusts the gamma curve DTL LEV Adjusts the detail 99 to 0 normal value to 99 V DTL LEV Adjusts the vertical detail 99 to 0 normal value to 99 99 to 0 normal value to 99 DTL FREQ Adjusts the central frequency of the detail LL L M normal value H HH Item Settings SAT Adjusts the saturation of t...

Page 94: ...page 63 3 Press the MENU switch upward to STATUS position The display changes to page 1 of the status display Each time you press upward the MENU switch the status display cycles through the status pages and playback display in the order page 2 page 3 the playback display containing the current settings and page 1 Status display page 2 Status display page 3 Note In the following cases changed sett...

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Page 96: ...age 103 Audio recording mode selection 212 Page 103 Audio reference level selection 213 Page 104 Fade in fade out setting for the audio recording start and stop points 214 Page 104 Use setup add DSR 300A only 220 Page 105 Use setup remove DSR 300A only 221 Page 105 Setting on the VCR Section VCR Menu Operation Menu No Real time clock and calendar settings Cumulative hour counts Head drum operating...

Page 97: ...ET MENU SET LIGHT DISPLAY ON OFF COUNTER TC U BIT 20 DVCAM F8 32k F8 48k REC TIME SKIN DTL EXT VTR OUTPUT VTR TRIGGER AUDIO LEVEL AUDIO SELECT AUDIO IN CH 1 LITHIUM BATT MENU TTL DUR ON OFF OFF TTL RESET HYPER GAIN PARALLEL PRESET DATE TIME F RUN REGEN F RUN R RUN VJ MIC WIRELESS SET INT ONLY EXT ONLY FRONT REAR MIX EXT VBS COMPONENT MONITOR SELECT Y C SET ClipLink CONTINUE ADVANCE SHIFT CH 1 CH 2...

Page 98: ...et can be displayed in the time value indication see page 64 in the following way On the DSR 300A Displayed in mmddyyyy format Example 10081998 On the DSR 300AP Displayed in ddmmyyyy format Example 08101998 Menu 201 Checking the Total Operating Power On Hours 1 Display menu 201 and press the SHIFT button Pressing the SHIFT button cycles through the following display items 2 Check the indication th...

Page 99: ...red battery name is displayed then press the ADVANCE button Pressing the ADVANCE button cycles through the following indications nI y LI y Antn y Auto a To use the Anton Bauer Magnum Battery System a special battery mount developed by Anton Bauer Corporation is required For details contact an Anton Bauer dealer or your Sony dealer 3 Press the RESET MENU SET button and then the MENU button The sett...

Page 100: ...d in the display window and the video and audio recording qualities Preparations for testing Make preparations as shown in the table below To perform the auto check 1 Display menu 210 2 Press the SHIFT button to make the auto check function indication oFF start blinking then press the ADVANCE button to change the indication to on To cancel the auto check function press the MENU button to close the...

Page 101: ... and audio see step 7 Display Diagnostic result At good VCR s internal operations are normal If the video and audio recording qualities are normal the unit is ready for use At ng 01 There may be a problem in the VCR or the cassette Contact your Sony dealer At ng 02 There may be a problem in VCR s internal operations or data loading from the tape Clean the video heads using the DVM 12CL Cleaning Ca...

Page 102: ...the other audio recording mode Example 32 4 channel mode with 32 kHz sampling frequency 3 Press the RESET MENU SET button and then the MENU button The settings are recorded and display window returns to the display shown before the VCR menu Menu 211 Selecting ClipLink Function This setting must be made when not using the ClipLink function For details of the ClipLink function see ClipLink Shooting ...

Page 103: ... in a editing system containing both consumer DV and professional equipment setting the audio reference level to 12 dB is recommended Changing the audio reference level setting from 20 dB or 18 dB to 12 dB increases the audio recording level by 8 dB or 6 dB whether the AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 switch is set to AUTO or MAN Menu 214 Setting Fade In Fade Out for the Audio Recording Start and Stop Point...

Page 104: ... the setup is removed from the output video signal To have the setup added during playback set the setup add to on Blinking Setup add on oFF indication Menu 221 Using Setup Remove for DSR 300A Only Use this menu to remove setup from a video signal which contains setup when the DSBK 501 501P is fitted 1 Display menu 221 Setup remove is factory set to on If the setting does not need to be changed pr...

Page 105: ...n the image and tones remain natural The color of light emitted varies from one light source to another and as the lighting changes the apparent color of an illuminated subject changes It is therefore necessary to adjust the white balance each time the principal lighting source changes Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value in Memory You can save two white balance values in separate memories A ...

Page 106: ...menu page 2 See page 84 BARS AUTO WHITE NG C TEMP HI CHG FILTER TRY AGAIN The color temperature is too high Try the following in this order of precedence 1 If the FILTER control is in position 1 change it to position 2 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 camcorder Fit an appr...

Page 107: ...e or before sunset Fluorescent light warm white 4 000 3 500 Studio lighting 3 200 Halogen lamps and video lights Yellow light 3 000 2 500 Thirty minutes after sunrise or before sunset Incandescent lighting Sodium street lighting Sunrise or sunset Candlelight Red light 2 000 M M m M m M m Using the ATW Auto Tracing White Balance Function The ATW function continuously adjusts the white balance autom...

Page 108: ...y dealer Black Balance Adjustment Correct adjustment of the black balance is important for optimum operation of a camcorder It is necessary when using the camcorder for the first time or after a significant period out of use and also when there has been a sudden change in temperature The adjustment value is saved in memory and readjustment is not normally necessary after powering the camcorder off...

Page 109: ...blurring when shooting a fast moving subject It is also possible to reduce flicker when shooting under fluorescent lighting by changing the shutter speed CLS Clear Scan function When shooting a computer screen or projected image horizontal bands may appear in the camcorder image This is because the vertical scan frequency of the computer generated image is different from the vertical scan frequenc...

Page 110: ...ge reduce the frequency and if there is a white band increase the frequency To return from the basic menu to the normal indications Press the MENU switch as many times as necessary until the normal indications appear The new setting of the shutter speed or clear scan frequency appears in the normal screen display When shooting is finished Set the SHUTTER switch to the OFF position The SHUTTER indi...

Page 111: ...rom 3 to 0 diopters1 default when shipped is 0 diopters Using an optional part allows you to modify the adjustment range to 2 to 1 diopters or 0 5 to 3 diopters For details consult your Sony dealer Contrast and brightness adjustment Carry out these adjustments with the color bars displayed 1 Set the OUTPUT DL DCC switch to the BARS position The color bars appear in the viewfinder 2 Watching the co...

Page 112: ...is ring to f 1 4 fully open 3 Place the supplied flange focal length adjustment test chart at a range of about 3 meters 10 feet and adjust the lighting so that an appropriate video output level is obtained with the iris at f 1 4 4 Loosen the F B fixing knob 5 Set the ZOOM selector to the MANU position 6 Turn the zoom ring to the telephoto position 7 Turn the focus ring so that the test chart is in...

Page 113: ...ct s face For other subjects Adjust the iris 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 when shooting a white subject Set the number in advanced menu page 4 pag...

Page 114: ... 5BE S20X6 1BE Canon YH18X6 7IRS H21aX5 8 H15aX6 H9aX3 8 Set up the data with Sony dealer Set up the data with Sony dealer If you use the lens that is not mentioned above set the lens number as follows When using a lens without an extender set it to 1 When using a lens with an extender set it to 2 When using a lens with a ratio converter set it to 2 You can also ask a Sony dealer more precise sett...

Page 115: ...h to FL See page 22 This eliminates the blue green cast and restores natural hues Shooting conditions When shooting bright areas mixed with dark areas Example A person indoors looking through a window at a bright landscape outdoors Set DL to ON in the advanced menu page 2 and then set the OUTPUT DL DCC switch to CAM DL See page 90 This prevents white breakup and color faults in bright areas When a...

Page 116: ...ng the area press the SKIN DTL SET button again to display the cursor Return to step 2 4 Turn the MENU dial to change the SKIN AREA value 99 to 99 so that the zebra pattern may be displayed in the target area Use basic menu page 1 to set the correction level see page 83 You can also change color in the designated area see the following section Adjusting Color in the Specified Area You can adjust t...

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Page 118: ...act your Sony dealer Important Notes on Operation Fitting the zoom lens It is important to fit the lens correctly as otherwise damage may result Be sure to refer to the section Fitting the Lens See page 33 Do not cover the unit while operating Putting a cloth for example over the unit can cause excessive internal heat build up Operation and storage Avoid storing or operating the unit in the follow...

Page 119: ...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 camcorder Use of the electronic shutter increases this effect White flecks White flecks may appear on the screen during use under high temperature conditions White flecks may also appear under normal temperature conditions if the sensitivit...

Page 120: ...STOP PLAY and EJECT buttons function Replacing the video heads If cleaning the video heads fails to restore picture quality the heads may be due for replacement Keep a check of the hours of head drum operation with normal use the heads should need replacing after about 1 500 hours of use When the heads need replacement contact your Sony dealer Check the hours of head drum operation using the VCR m...

Page 121: ...your Sony dealer Continuousa RF a a a Servo lock lost Recording continues but quality is poor Power off and consult your Sony dealer SERVO Continuousa a a a Condensa tion on head drum The VCR stops and all operations are inhibited except eject Without powering off wait until the HUMID indication disappears HUMID Continuous The tape cannot be wound properly Operation stops Consult your Sony dealer ...

Page 122: ...ening Remove the cassette before moving the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place Before inserting a cassette turn the power on and check that the HUMID indication is not showing in the display window If it is showing wait do not insert a cassette until the HUMID indication disappears You can save waiting time if you keep the camcorder powered For details of cassette insertion and remov...

Page 123: ... Recharge the battery pack page 47 It is not possible to eject the cassette The POWER switch is turned off The battery pack is exhausted Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one page 47 Press on the PUSH indication to close the holder solidly and then press the EJECT button page 55 The playback sound does not hear The video heads are dirty The playback picture quality is poor The playback...

Page 124: ... ClipLink shooting is allowed in menu 211 CONT is displayed in the display window and the time code generator is in the REGEN mode Only the REGEN mode can be used for ClipLink shooting If you will not perform ClipLink shooting set the ClipLink function to oFF see page 103 The time code value does not advance though the TC mode switch 1 or 2 is set to the F RUN or DATE TIME ...

Page 125: ...erline transfer CCD Pixel resolution 768 horizontal 494 vertical DSR 300A 752 horizontal 582 vertical DSR 300AP Imaging area 6 4 4 8 mm corresponds to 1 2 inch picture tube Built in filter settings 1 3200K 2 5600K 1 8ND 3 5600K 4 5600K 1 64ND Lens mount Sony 1 2 inch bayonet mount Signal standards EIA standard signal NTSC color system DSR 300A CCIR standard signal PAL color system DSR 300AP Scanni...

Page 126: ... External dimensions 110 186 mm diameter length 43 8 73 8 inches with lens hood focused at infinity DXF 801 801CE Viewfinder Picture tube 1 5 inch monochrome Indicators REC TALLY 2 BATT SHUTTER GAIN UP Resolution 600 TV lines Power supply 12 V DC Power consumption 2 1 W Mass 620 g approx 1 lb 5 oz Maximum external dimensions 241 W 91 H 203 D mm 91 2 35 8 8 inches 536 211 8 270 103 4 192 7 5 8 247 ...

Page 127: ...igital Videocassete Recorder VA 5 5P 90 90P VTR Adaptor Battery products BP L40 L40A L60 L60A L90 L90A Battery Pack NP 1B BP 90A Battery Pack BC 1WD 1WDCE 410 410CE Battery Charger BC L50 L100 L100CE Battery Charger AC power supply CMA 8A 8ACE AC Adaptor AC 550 550CE DN1 DN2A AC Adaptor Synthesized tuner products CA WR855 Camera Adaptor WRR 810A 855A 860A UHF Synthesized Tuner Microphone products ...

Page 128: ... standard size cassette tape BC 1WD 1WDCE Battery Charger AC DN1 AC Adaptor b NP 1B Battery Pack LC DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case BC L100 L100CE Battery Charger CA WR855 Camera Adaptor WRR 855A UHF Synthesized Tuner RM LG1 Remote Control Unit DSBK 301A Index Picture Bord AC DN2A AC Adaptor c a Optional accessory shoe kit is required for fitting For details consult your Sony dealer b Use when power c...

Page 129: ... s hard disk You can also transfer OK scenes only NG scenes are skipped Next begin rough editing by viewing the Index Pictures on the EditStation s GUI display and rearranging them as you wish This eliminates the difficult work of matching up a handwritten shot list with recorded scenes After you have completed this rough editing you can then transfer only the recordings needed for your video prog...

Page 130: ...ta recorded onto DVCAM cassettes links shooting and editing operations DVCAM standard cassette or DVCAM mini cassette Index Pictures recorded on tape ClipLink log data recorded in cassette memory ClipLink log data transfer ES 3 7 EditStation non linear editing system DSR 60a 80 85b or DSR 60Pa 80P 85Pb Digital Videocassette Recorder Index Pictures Video output QSDI ClipLink log data RS 422A interf...

Page 131: ... 72 144 216 288 360 432 504 Tape Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene n DSBK 301A s internal memory option After shooting the Index Pictures in the internal memory are recorded onto the video tape Index Picture 480 lines NTSC or 576 lines PAL 720 dots ClipLink log data Description Reel number cassette number Data maximum length 8 digits consisting of alphanumeric characters and or symbols This is left bl...

Page 132: ...ess the camcorder s TAKE button Mark IN and Mark OUT time codes are recorded alternately Cue point time codes This type of data is especially useful when shooting scenes that may contain unexpected events such as when shooting for sports coverage or documentaries Set the camcorder to CUE mode before you start to record While recording each time you press the camcorder s TAKE button the current tim...

Page 133: ...rs of Mark IN and Mark OUT points can be recorded if using a cassette with 16 Kbits of cassette memory When in CUE mode up to 396 time codes points including all cue point time codes and all Mark Rec IN and Mark Rec OUT time codes can be recorded if using a cassette with 16 Kbits of cassette memory 12 23 15 10 12 34 20 20 12 39 24 23 12 23 16 12 34 20 20 12 39 24 Actual time code Time code recorde...

Page 134: ...icker Repeated change of brightness on the screen which is caused by frequency difference between the camera s scanning and the variations in the lightning Gen lock Abbreviation of generator lock It refers to the synchronization of a VCR to a reference sync signal HAD Hole Accumulated Diode A CCD sensor structure designed to suppress certain types of noise inherent CCDs See also CCD Head drum A me...

Page 135: ...a higher resolution picture Sync This refers to the sync synchronization signal The sync signal is used as a reference signal for duplicating the scanning patterns recorded via a camera when playing back the recording on a monitor The sync signal actually includes two signals a horizontal sync signal and a vertical sync signal Time code The time code is a tape position information signal that incl...

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