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P13

MTX MULTI

MATRIX

OFF/ON

OFF

Turns the linear matrix correction and multi 
matrix correction functions on/off.

MATRIX (MULTI)

OFF/ON

OFF

Turns the multi matrix correction function on/
off.

MATRIX AREA IND

OFF/ON

OFF

Turns the zebra indication on/off in the area 
corresponding to the currently selected 
setting.

MATRIX COLOR DET

EXEC

Sets MTX (MULTI) AXIS to the axis 
corresponding to the detected color.

MULTI MTX PRESET

EXEC

Presets settings for 16 axes of MTX (MULTI) 
HUE and MTX (MULTI) SAT respectively.

MTX (MULTI) AXIS

B/B+/MG–/MG/
MG+/R/R+/YL–/
YL/YL+/G–/G/
G+/CY/CY+/B–

B

Selects the axis for which the multi matrix 
correction function can be changed. 

MTX (MULTI) HUE

(–99 to 99)

0

Adjusts the color phase affected by the multi 
matrix correction function in every sixteen-
axis mode.

MTX (MULTI) SAT

(–99 to 99)

0

Adjusts the saturation level affected by the 
multi matrix correction function in every 
sixteen-axis mode.

P14

V MODULATION V MOD

OFF/ON

ON

Turns the V modulation function on/off.

MASTER VMOD

(–99 to 99)

0

Turns the master V modulation function on/
off.

R VMOD

(–99 to 99)

0

Turns the R V modulation function on/off.

G VMOD

(–99 to 99)

0

Turns the G V modulation function on/off.

B VMOD

(–99 to 99)

0

Turns the B V modulation function on/off.

OUTPUT SELECT

1)

Y/R/G/B

Y

Selects the output signal from the TEST OUT 
connector, the input signal to the viewfinder, 
and the output signal from the VBS/SDI 
OUT

2)

.

P15

SATURATION

SATURATION

OFF/ON

OFF

Turns saturation adjustment function on/off.

SAT. LEVEL

(–99 to 99)

0

Sets the saturation level.

LOW KEY SAT

OFF/ON

OFF

Turns the low key saturation function on/off.

L.KEY SAT LEVEL

(–99 to 99)

0

Sets the saturation level of the low luminance 
part.

L.KEY SAT RANGE

LOW/L.MID/
H.MID/HIGH

HIGH

Sets the luminance level at which the low key 
saturation function becomes effective.

Y BLACK GAMMA

OFF/ON

OFF

Turns the Y black gamma function on/off.

Y BLK GAM LEVEL

(–99 to 99)

0

Sets the gamma curve in the low luminance 
part.

Y BLK GAM RANGE

LOW/L.MID/
H.MID/HIGH

HIGH

Sets the luminance level at which the Y black 
gamma becomes effective.

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Description

Содержание HDW-790

Страница 1: ... 790 HDW 790P OPERATION MANUAL English 1st Edition Revised 1 The CD ROM includes operation manuals for the HDW 790 790P HD Camcorder English and Japanese versions For details see 1 4 Using the CD ROM Manual on page 16 ...

Страница 2: ... must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For the State of California USA only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Perchlorate Material Lithium battery contains perchlorate For the customers in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directi...

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

Страница 5: ...ing Error Messages in Memory Label Operation 55 3 4 4 Confirming the Remaining Capacity on the Memory Label 56 3 4 5 Clearing Recorded Data 56 3 5 Freezing a Picture During Playback 57 3 6 Setting the Stand by off Timer During Rec Pause 58 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance 59 4 1 1 Adjusting the Black Balance 59 4 1 2 Adjusting t...

Страница 6: ...etting Marker Display 87 5 2 6 Setting the Viewfinder 88 5 2 7 Recording Shot Data Superimposed on the Color Bars 88 5 2 8 Setting the Shot ID 89 5 2 9 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows 91 5 2 10 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal in the Viewfinder 92 5 3 Adjustments and Settings from Menus 93 5 3 1 Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Selector Positions 93 5 3 2 Selecting Output...

Страница 7: ...ks in Operation Due to an Exhausted Battery 118 7 1 3 Using an AC Adaptor 119 7 1 4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System 119 7 2 Adjusting the Viewfinder 119 7 2 1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position 119 7 2 2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen 120 7 2 3 Detaching the Viewfinder 120 7 2 4 Detaching the Eyepiece 121 7 3 Mounting the Lens 122 7 4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length 122 7 5 Aud...

Страница 8: ... the Tape Transport System 136 8 2 4 Performing Maintenance After Use Under Severe Condition 136 8 3 Periodic Inspection 137 8 3 1 Hours Meter 137 8 3 2 List of Parts for the Periodic Inspection 137 8 4 Operation Warnings 139 Appendixes Specifications 141 General 141 Video Camera Section 141 VTR Section 142 Recommended Additional Equipment 142 Menu List 144 OPERATION Menu 144 PAINT Menu 151 MAINTE...

Страница 9: ... CONTENTS page appears Or if you have used the MAINTENANCE menu before the page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears 4 When the CONTENTS page is displayed push the MENU knob once and then turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to FORMAT Or turn the MENU knob until the FORMAT page appears from the CONTENTS page When any page of the MAINTENANCE menu is displayed turn the ...

Страница 10: ...ge PLEASE POWER OFF b ON TO CHANGE FORMAT appears 8 Set the POWER switch to OFF once and then to ON The camcorder will operate at the desired frame frequency Even if you do not push the MENU knob to execute the change the frame frequency selected in step 7 becomes effective only by turning the power of the camcorder off and on again ...

Страница 11: ...l Definition System Shooting functions to cope with different shooting conditions With the scene file function you can easily recall sets of adjustment values from the built in memory to match particular lighting conditions The ATW1 function provides automatic white balance adjustment in response to changing lighting conditions The TruEye 2 process yields distortion free video even with high inten...

Страница 12: ...he automatic power shut off function allows you to set the time to be displayed from among three patterns 1 LTC Longitudinal Time Code 2 VITC Vertical Interval Time Code Picture cache recording interval recording function Installing an optional HKDW 703 extension board allows the camcorder to constantly store a few seconds up to 8 seconds of the most current picture and sound data in the board s m...

Страница 13: ...r pad system that enables you to adjust the front to rear direction position to ensure proper balance without the use of any tools Freeze Mix function Apart from the freeze function to obtain a freeze frame picture from the playback picture on the VTR a freeze frame picture of the video signal input from the camera can be obtained The obitained freeze frame picture and the video from the camera ca...

Страница 14: ...che Board HKDW 703 Slow Shutter and Image Inverter Board HKDW 905R Viewfinder related equipment Name Purpose Magnification Part No Fog proof filter 1 547 341 11 Lens assembly 2 8 D to 2 0 D A 8262 537 A Lens assembly 3 6 D to 0 8 D A 8262 538 A Lens assembly 3 6 D to 0 4 D A 8267 737 A Lens assembly 3 magnification 2 4 D to 0 5 D A 8314 798 A BKW 401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket AC power supply Bat...

Страница 15: ...laser beam be directed into the lens of the camera Phenomena specific to CCD image sensors The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CCD Charge Coupled Device image sensors They do not indicate malfunctions White flecks Although the CCD image sensors are produced with high precision technologies fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases caused by cosmic...

Страница 16: ...States and or other countries 1 4 2 Reading the CD ROM Manual To read the operation manual contained on the CD ROM do the following 1 Insert the CD ROM in your CD ROM drive A cover page appears automatically in your browser If it does not appear automatically in the browser double click on the index htm file on the CD ROM 2 Select and click on the operation manual that you want to read This opens ...

Страница 17: ...attery connect its DC output cable to the DC IN connector When this connector is not being used attach the supplied XLR connector cover onto it c POWER switch Turns the main power supply on and off d LIGHT switch Determines how a video light connected to the LIGHT connector is turned on and off AUTO When the switch on the video light is in the on position putting the camcorder in recording mode tu...

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

Страница 19: ... earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built in speaker When an alarm is indicated you can hear the alarm sound through the earphone You can connect earphones to both connectors at the same time 1 E E Abbreviation of Electric to Electric In E E mode video and audio signals input to the camcorder are output after passing through internal electric circuits only This can be used to check ...

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

Страница 21: ...BU format audio signal is selected the emphasis setting depends on the setting of AU REC EMPHASIS page 159 on the AUDIO 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu m LINE AES EBU MIC selectors Select the audio source of the audio input signals input to the AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 connectors LINE Line input audio equipment AES EBU AES EBU format audio signal MIC Microphone input If this selector is set to the MIC posi...

Страница 22: ...viewfinder screen It has no effect on the camera output signal d CONTRAST control Adjusts the picture contrast on the viewfinder screen It has no effect on the camera output signal e PEAKING control Adjusts the sharpness of the picture on the viewfinder screen to make focusing easier It has no effect on the camera output signal f ZEBRA switch Controls the zebra pattern1 on the viewfinder screen ON...

Страница 23: ...lide the window open when you shoot with your eye away from the viewfinder This indicator flashes when the battery level is running low or the tape is almost full l Viewfinder stopper Pull up this stopper to detach the viewfinder from the camera m LOCK knob To adjust the viewfinder position in the front rear direction loosen this knob and the viewfinder front rear positioning lever After adjustmen...

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

Страница 25: ...nctions to Assignable Switches on page 96 Shooting and recording playback functions 3 v HD SDI OUT connector BNC type w HD SDI OUT connector BNC type Output an HD SDI signal for a video monitor You can select whether or not the signal is output from these connectors using the OUTPUT SEL page of the USER menu When an optional HKDW 702 extension board is attached to the camcorder the camcorder outpu...

Страница 26: ...e does not run for a certain period In such a case the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder lights This function is effective when a setting other than OFF is selected for the STBY OFF TIMER item on the VTR MODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu The STBY OFF TIMER item also allows you to select the length of time until the camcorder turns to power saving mode For detailed information see 3 6 Setting th...

Страница 27: ...hange item settings c STATUS ON SEL OFF menu display on page selection display off switch To enable this switch set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Closing the switch cover automatically sets the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF ON SEL Each time this switch is pushed upward a window to confirm the menu settings and status of the camcorder appears on the viewfinder screen The window consists of three pages ...

Страница 28: ...itch set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF CANCEL PRST Pushing this switch up to this position displays the message to confirm whether the previous settings are cancelled or settings are reset to their initial values depending on the menu operating condition Pushing this switch up to this position again cancels the previous settings or ...

Страница 29: ... display the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder screen when you set RETURN VIDEO to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu You can assign the RETURN VIDEO function to the ASSIGN 1 switch For details see 5 3 5 Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches on page 96 b TC IN time code input connector BNC type To synchronize the time code of this camcorder to an external time cod...

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

Страница 31: ...he USER menu pushing this switch to DISPLAY toggles the markers on the viewfinder screen on and off ASPECT Pushing this switch to ASPECT toggles the viewfinder screen aspect ratio between 16 9 and 4 3 For details see 5 2 5 Setting Marker Display on page 87 Setting the MENU ON OFF switch to ON displays the menu on the viewfinder screen even if the DISPLAY switch is set to OFF c TALLY switch Control...

Страница 32: ...to ON this indicator has the same function as the BACK TALLY indicator 2 8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel Tape status battery status and audio level Close to end TAPE flashes End tape must be replaced TAPE and E flash Audio channel level meter When the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch is set to CH 1 2 the audio channel level 1 is displayed When the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch is set to CH 3 4 the audi...

Страница 33: ... 4 Operation Warnings on page 139 Lights during playback Lights when the time code generator is on hold Lights in playback mode Lights in non drop frame mode Lights when the camcorder is synchronized with an external time code Lights when the time code CTL or real time is displayed 1 When the HOLD button is pressed to hold the time code value the time code is displayed in the format shown below Wh...

Страница 34: ...cording even when a cassette is not loaded in the camcorder c BATT battery indicator Starts flashing when power level of the battery connected to the camcorder has been reduced and stays lit when the battery is exhausted To prevent interruption during operation replace the battery as soon as this indicator starts flashing The level at which the indicator starts flashing can be set on the BATTERY p...

Страница 35: ...he cassette compartment lid will open 3 Check that there is no slack in the tape Then slide in the cassette until it clicks into position and close the cassette lid completely by pressing near the engraved PUSH To load the cassette correctly insert the tape with the grip of the camcorder pointing upward as illustrated When inserting the cassette be careful that you don t hit the tape against the c...

Страница 36: ...on When you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time take out the cassette to protect the tape and turn off the power Unloading a cassette manually manual eject When you cannot unload a cassette even if you press the EJECT button take out the cassette manually as illustrated below You need not return the screw to its original position after taking out the cassette Although the cassette c...

Страница 37: ...After checking the points below load the cassette and close the cassette lid The cassette is not write protected There is no slack in the tape From adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording After turning on the power and loading a cassette set the switches and selectors as shown below and begin operation Shooting 1 Push the AUTO W B BAL switch to BLK to adjust the black b...

Страница 38: ... exactly from the next frame In other cases you first need to position the tape at an appropriate point When the camcorder is in Recording Pause mode Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens continues recording at exactly the next frame However the time taken before recording starts depends on the setting of the VTR SAVE STBY switch If the VTR SAVE STBY switch i...

Страница 39: ...ges and sounds enables quick access to the marked points This increases editing efficiency For detailed information on shot marker operations refer to the manual supplied with your VTR A setting on the SHOT MARKER page of the MAINTENANCE menu determines whether or not good shot marks are recorded to the tape 1 Shot mark Time code of the scene to be used as the editing point when editing Setting fo...

Страница 40: ...o end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Or close the switch cover The menu display disappears from the viewfinder screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder Recording a shot mark 1 Press the RET button once On the viewfinder screen z and the time code of the marked point are displayed for about 3 secon...

Страница 41: ...mory After selecting the Picture Cache mode immediately changing the Picture Cache time or performing playback or recording review the picture data stored in memory before this operation becomes unstable This means that when you press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens the previously stored picture data will not be recorded During playback or recording review the picture data is no...

Страница 42: ... the left of the setting changes to a mark 10Turn the MENU knob until the desired Picture Cache time appears As you turn the MENU knob the Picture Cache time changes in the following sequence 0SEC y 1SEC y 2SEC y 3SEC y 4SEC y 5SECy 6SECy 7SEC1 1 7 sec for 59 94i format 8 sec for 50i 25PsF format 11Push the MENU knob The z mark on the left of CACHE REC TIME changes to a b mark and the mark changes...

Страница 43: ...ecorded picture data equal to that recorded during the Picture Cache time will be lost because it has not yet been recorded on the tape before the tape stops For this reason make sure you do not change the battery while recording When the tape runs out during recording Please note that if the tape runs out and the camcorder stops during recording a certain amount of recorded picture data equal to ...

Страница 44: ...TIME REC TIME and PRE LIGHTING appear 7 Push the MENU knob The z mark on the left of CACHE INTVAL REC changes to a b mark and the camcorder enters the item selection mode 8 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to TAKE TOTAL TIME 9 Push the MENU knob The b mark on the left of TAKE TOTAL TIME changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 10Turn the MENU knob until ...

Страница 45: ...UTO to turn on the light before recording The light switch must also be set to ON With these settings the light turns on and off automatically However the light remains on continuously if the off time is less than 5 seconds When the LIGHT switch is set to MANUAL and the light switch is set to ON the light remains on continuously 19Push the MENU knob The z mark on the left of PRE LIGHTING returns t...

Страница 46: ...ime required for shooting is the time required to capture the very slowly moving subject and the camcorder must be arranged so that during this time the subject is always in the frame The tape recording time indicates the running time of the completed recording The camcorder calculates the time lapse interval from these two times Time code In Auto Interval Rec mode the internal time code generator...

Страница 47: ...TVAL REC changes to a b mark and the mark on the left of the setting changes to a z mark 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to NUMBER OF FRAME 5 Push the MENU knob The b mark on the left of NUMBER OF FRAME changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 6 Turn the MENU knob until the desired number of frames to be recorded in each shot appears As you turn the M...

Страница 48: ...ton or the VTR button the camcorder captures and stores the picture data of the preset number of frames The REC indicator in the viewfinder is on while the camcorder is capturing the picture in the memory The camcorder stores picture data about 5 seconds worth in memory and then actually records the stored picture data on the tape The tape runs intermittently To stop recording in Single Trigger mo...

Страница 49: ... Setting Single Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec on page 47 Recording in Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec When you use blank cassettes such as brand new cassettes be sure to record color bars for more than 2 seconds at the beginning of a cassette 1 After performing the basic procedures for shooting and recording following the instructions in 3 2 1 Basic Procedures on page 37 secur...

Страница 50: ...g in Manual Interval Rec mode Note that picture data a maximum of 5 seconds at the instant the tape stopped is not recorded if the tape runs out and the camcorder stops 3 2 7 Continuous Recording on Previous Cut By assigning the RE TAKE function to the ASSIGN 1 switch you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch to position the tape at the most recent cut clear it and record the new cut For detailed informatio...

Страница 51: ...ding review You can view the last 2 seconds of the recording in the viewfinder in black and white Color playback You can see the recording in color on a color video monitor without the need for any external adaptor You may also view the picture during searching by rewinding or fast forwarding by pressing the PLAY REW button or PLAY F FWD button See 2 3 Audio Functions on page 19 for information ab...

Страница 52: ...r the HD SDI OUT connector is switched back and forth between the camera image and the recorded image However the PB VIDEO item on the FUNCTION 2 page of the OPERATION menu allows you to change the setting so that the image seen through the camera is sent to the viewfinder and the TEST OUT connector even while you are playing back a video tape The HD SDI output from the HD SDI OUT connector is swi...

Страница 53: ...apes and to improve the efficiency of tape editing The memory label attached to the cassette is detected automatically 3 4 1 Recording the Recording Start Time Code onto the Memory Label 1 Insert the cassette onto which the MLB 1M 100 memory label has been attached into the camcorder 2 Press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens At the instant the recording starts the time code of the...

Страница 54: ...k is displayed until the appropriate mark appears on the viewfinder The mark changes in the order of OK t NG t KP t ERASE If the display disappears before you select the appropriate mark Continue pushing the ASSIGN 1 switch until the desired mark appears If the desired mark disappears from the viewfinder while that mark is displayed the mark recorded before will be overwritten and the mark newly d...

Страница 55: ...clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired Tele File mark appears The Tele File mark changes in the order of OK y NG y KP 6 Push the MENU knob The z mark to the left of TELE FILE MARK changes to a b mark and the mark to the left of the setting changes to a z mark 7 To end menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF 3 4 3 Warning Error Messages in Memory Label Operation When Tele File mar...

Страница 56: ...de any more 0 is displayed on the REMAIN line and the message MEMORY FULL is displayed on the STATUS line 3 4 5 Clearing Recorded Data 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in Setting the Tele File mark to be recorded for the first time after power on page 54 to display the TELE FILE page of the FILE menu 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to TELE FILE CLEAR then push the MENU knob The message CLEAR DATA OK ...

Страница 57: ...u want to freeze the picture The tape stops running and the picture is frozen The time code is displayed in the counter display and the PLAY indicator flashes one flash second Changing to another mode To cancel the freeze frame mode for viewing the frozen picture and change to another mode proceed as follows To restart playback Push the PLAY button To search the color picture Push the F FWD or REW...

Страница 58: ...on the tape page 39 to display the VTR MODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to STBY OFF TIMER then push the MENU knob The b mark on the left of STBY OFF TIMER changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 3 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired STBY OFF TIMER appears When you turn the MENU knob cloc...

Страница 59: ...ite balance adjustment is started messages that report on the progress and results are displayed on the viewfinder screen when the VF DISP MODE item is set to 2 or 3 on the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu For detailed information on the display mode see 5 2 3 Display Modes and Setting Change Confirmation Adjustment Progress Messages on page 85 Black balance and white balance adjustment values that...

Страница 60: ...Adjusting the white balance automatically When you make automatic white balance adjustments the adjustment value obtained is saved in memory 1 Set the switches and selectors as shown in the following figure If the setting of the GAIN selector or WHITE BAL switch is changed a message reporting the new setting position appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message...

Страница 61: ...ent To prevent this adjust the iris gain knob indicated as IG IS or S on the lens 1 Hunting Repeated brightening and darkening of the image resulting from repeated response to automatic iris control For details refer to the lens operating manual of the lens If the automatic white balance adjustment cannot be made If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed normally an error message will ap...

Страница 62: ...ed to automatically adjust the white balance of the picture being shot for varying lighting conditions 4 2 Setting the Electronic Shutter This section describes the shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter of the camcorder and describes the procedure for selecting the shutter speed and shutter mode 4 2 1 Shutter Modes The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter...

Страница 63: ... of the OPERATION menu to narrow the range of choice in advance or to select in advance whether or not you use the ECS mode For details see Changing the range of choice of shutter mode and speed settings on page 65 1 The SLS mode is effective only when an optional HKDW 905R is installed Setting the shutter mode and the shutter speed in standard mode Once the shutter speed is selected it is retaine...

Страница 64: ...terimage effect You can select the slow shutter speed from among 1 to 8 16 32 and 64 1 Set the shutter speed mode to SLS When the camcorder enters the SLS mode SLS 1 xx FRAME appears indicates the number of frames and a number from 1 to 64 m the sequence described below is shown 2 While at the top of the current shutter is displayed turn the MENU knob until the desired number of frames appears If ...

Страница 65: ...nob If this is the first time the OPERATION menu has been displayed the CONTENTS page of the OPERATION menu appears If the menu has been used before the page accessed last appears 4 If the CONTENTS page is displayed push the MENU knob once and then turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to SHT ENABLE then push the MENU knob to display the SHT ENABLE page If a different page is displayed turn the ME...

Страница 66: ...eference value When you push the MENU knob in ECS or SLS1 mode the camcorder enters a mode where you can change the frequency in the ECS mode or the number of frames in the SLS mode by turning the MENU knob 1 The SLS mode is effective only when an optional HKDW 905R extension board is installed in the camcorder The changed reference value is retained until the power of the camcorder is turned off ...

Страница 67: ... to IRIS WINDOW then push the MENU knob The b mark changes to a z mark and the z mark changes to a mark 5 Turn the MENU knob until the desired auto iris window appears then push the MENU knob Auto iris window The z mark returns to a bmark and the mark returns to a z mark If you select VAR the following items become effective and you can set the window to the desired size Set each item to the desir...

Страница 68: ...AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors which are to be recorded in audio channels CH 1 and CH 2 When 1 and 2 are not displayed under the audio channel level meters the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch is set to the CH 3 4 position Set this switch to CH 1 2 1 Set either or both of the AUDIO IN switches to REAR as follows When adjusting the signals of audio channels 1 and 2 input to AUDIO IN CH1 AUDIO IN CH2 connectors ...

Страница 69: ...ntrol and adjust it so that the audio level meter shows up to 20 dB for a normal input volume The 9 bars from the bottom among the 17 bars go on with the normal input volume The second top bar may turn on occasionally but do not allow the top bar to go on If it goes on the audio level is too high Even if a stereo microphone is connected you cannot adjust the levels of the L channel and R channel s...

Страница 70: ...UDIO 3 then push the MENU knob again When any page of the MAINTENANCE menu is displayed turn the MENU knob until the AUDIO 3 page appears then push the MENU knob The AUDIO 3 page appears 4 Select the method to be used to adjust the audio input level of audio channels CH 3 and CH 4 To adjust the audio input level automatically 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the channel to be adjusted au...

Страница 71: ...ting 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 hours minutes seconds frames 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC 2 Set the PRESET REGEN CLOCK switch to PRESET 3 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to SET The first leftmost digit of time code flashes 4 Using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons set the time code SHIFT Selects a digit to set Each time you...

Страница 72: ... synchronizes the internal time code generator as a result allowing the new time code recorded to continue consecutively 4 5 2 Saving the Actual Time in the Time Code Setting the PRESET REGEN CLOCK switch to CLOCK saves the actual time in the time code When it is necessary to set the actual time use the TIME DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu For details see 5 3 6 Setting the Date Time of the Interna...

Страница 73: ...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 5 Supply a time code signal and a reference video signal complying with the SMPTE standard to the TC IN connector and to the GENLOCK IN connector respectively This operation synchronizes the internal time code generator with the external time code After about 10 secon...

Страница 74: ...h the reference video signal In this case set the GENLOCK item to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu User bit settings during time code synchronization When the time code is synchronized only the time data is synchronized with the external time code value Therefore the user bits can have their own settings for each camcorder To synchronize the user bits with external user bit data set ...

Страница 75: ...bled For details ask your Sony service representative Submenus selected in the TOP menu The following menus can be selected from the TOP menu USER menu This menu includes monitor output settings viewfinder settings and commonly used functions This menu is normally displayed when the MENU ON OFF switch is changed to ON USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu This menu allows you to add pages to or delete pages fr...

Страница 76: ...e top right of the menu page once following setting is made while holding the MENU knob set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON to display the TOP menu Push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE position repeatedly until the TOP menu appears 5 1 2 Basic Menu Operations When you open the cover of the menu operating section the MENU ON OFF switch appears If the MENU ON OFF switch is set to ON th...

Страница 77: ... toggle a setting on or off Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise Each turning operation of the knob toggles the ON and OFF settings To cancel the setting to reset the setting to the initial setting You can cancel the setting and reset it to its initial value one set at the factory or a preset value by pushing the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST before pushing the MENU knob in ...

Страница 78: ...y indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the screen when the viewfinder DISPLAY switch is set to ON or the VF DISP item on the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu is set to ON For details of the viewfinder display see 5 2 2 Selecting Display Items on page 84 5 1 3 Editing the USER Menu The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to configure a USER menu that con...

Страница 79: ...ELETE ITEM OK appears 3 Push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST again The item is deleted To change the order of items on a page 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the item to be replaced then push the MENU knob 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the position where you want to move the item then push the MENU knob The item selected in step 1 moves to the position that you...

Страница 80: ...o CANCEL PRST The message DELETE PAGE OK appears 4 Push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch to CANCEL PRST again In the above example the VF DISP 2 page will be deleted To change the order of pages 1 Follow steps 1 2 and 3 in Adding a new page on page 78 to display the EDIT PAGE page of the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the page that you want to move The b mark chan...

Страница 81: ...urn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the desired item then push the MENU knob The ASSIGN EDIT window appears again displaying the newly added item 4 To add the remaining items repeat steps 2 and 3 You can add up to 10 items To delete items or to change the order of items You can delete items from the page or change the order of items on the page by following the same operations as those for add...

Страница 82: ...Change Confirmation Adjustment Progress Messages on page 85 For information about marker display see 5 2 5 Setting Marker Display on page 87 5 2 1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen All items that can be displayed on the viewfinder screen are shown below a Extender EX is displayed when a lens extender is used b Zoom position This indicator appears only when you use a lens that h...

Страница 83: ...splay area For details see 5 2 3 Display Modes and Setting Change Confirmation Adjustment Progress Messages on page 85 h Operation error message display area For details see Operation error messages on page 140 i Iris setting auto iris override This indicates the f stop iris setting of the lens Also the auto iris override is displayed using bars which appear in the upper and lower parts of the scr...

Страница 84: ... freeze frame picture obtained by the Freeze Mix function and the video currently being input from the camera are mixed For details see 5 3 10 Using the Freeze Mix Function on page 103 5 2 2 Selecting Display Items To select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen from the VF DISP 1 and VF DISP 2 pages of the USER menu turn the indication next to each item on or off 1 Set the MENU ON OF...

Страница 85: ...page of the USER menu appears on the screen 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to VF DISP MODE then push the MENU knob The b mark on the left of VF DISP MODE changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 3 Turn the MENU knob until the desired display mode appears then push the MENU knob The z mark returns to a b mark and the mark returns to a z mark Item Desc...

Страница 86: ... pre adjusted at the factory 4 Perform the settings for each item 1 Turn the MENU knob to move b mark to the item you want to set then push the MENU knob The b mark on the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 2 Turn the MENU knob to change the setting then push the MENU knob 3 To continue setting other items repeat steps 1 and 2 ...

Страница 87: ... knob to select the page The current setting of each item appears on the right of the item You can set the following items on the MARKER 1 page 1 The ASPECT MASK item is for processing the signal to be output to the viewfinder When R G or B is selected for the OUTPUT SELECT item from the menu the masked video signal is output to the TEST OUT connector Item Description GAIN GAIN switch position L M...

Страница 88: ...eration will be effective 2 The sharpness setting at the viewfinder does not affect the recorded image 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the item you want to set then push the MENU knob The b mark on the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 4 Turn the MENU knob to change the setting then push the MENU knob The z mark ret...

Страница 89: ...he screen and are recorded superimposed on the color bars 5 2 8 Setting the Shot ID On the SHOT ID page of the USER menu you can set a shot ID of up to 12 alphanumeric characters spaces and symbols When the OUTPUT DCC switch is set to BARS this shot ID is output with the color bar signal The shot ID comprises ID1 to ID4 and you can select the SHOT ID to be recorded using the SHOT DISP page For det...

Страница 90: ...ct then push the MENU knob To enter a space Move the v mark over the INS then push the MENU knob The space is entered in the position under the mark on the character entry row When there is a character under the mark subsequent characters move to the right one at a time Move the v mark over RET then push the MENU knob The mark over the space on the character entry row changes to a v mark To delete...

Страница 91: ...TION window This window allows you to confirm the assigned function of the ASSIGN 1 2 switches and the TURBO GAIN button ON OFF of the Picture Cache function and ON OFF of the output of the BNC connectors such as TEST OUT and HD SDI OUT connectors AUDIO STATUS window This window allows you to confirm the following items related to audio ON OFF of EMPHASIS setting criteria for DF NDF and FRONT MIC ...

Страница 92: ... displayed the CONTENTS page of the MAINTENANCE menu appears If the menu has been used before the page accessed last appears 3 If the CONTENTS page is displayed push the MENU knob once then turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to GENLOCK then push the MENU knob again to display the GENLOCK page If a different page is displayed turn the MENU knob until the GENLOCK page appears then push the MENU k...

Страница 93: ...5 3 1 Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Selector Positions Before using the camcorder use 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 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The menu page accessed last appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Turn the MENU knob until the GAIN SW page appears the...

Страница 94: ... no picture is displayed on the monitor with the TEST OUT connector feeding the monitor make sure the type of monitor HD monitor NTSC PAL monitor and the signal format of the output signal of the camcorder 1080i 525i match 4 The markers and zebra patterns are not displayed for an SD VBS signal output from the TEST OUT connector when CROP is selected 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the i...

Страница 95: ...o a b mark and the mark returns to a z mark To continue setting other items repeat steps 4 and 5 6 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF 5 3 4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting By setting an offset for the value of auto white balance you can make the picture warmer or colder The OFFSET WHT page of the OPERATION menu allows you to make this setting 1 Hold...

Страница 96: ...til the FUNCTION 1 page appears then push the MENU knob to select the page The current setting of each item appears on the right of the item 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the item corresponding to the switch to which you want to assign the function then push the MENU knob The corresponding ASSIGN SW window appears Item Description OFFSET WHITE A Turns the setting of the offset for cha...

Страница 97: ...aying all markers RE TAKE Assign the RE TAKE function that allows the camcorder to search for the cut most recently recorded and records the new cut over it ATW Assigns the ON OFF function of auto tracing white balance RETURN VIDEO Assigns the ON OFF function for displaying the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder 2 LENS RET Assigns the same function as that of the RET button on the ...

Страница 98: ...nd the current setting are displayed appears at the left of the item 3 Turn the MENU knob to change the setting while is displayed Viewfinder screen display When the function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 switch push type the display disappears from the viewfinder screen 3 seconds after you perform the last operation When the function is assigned to the ASSIGN 2 switch slide type the display remains...

Страница 99: ...top right of the window then push the MENU knob Alternatively push the CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE side All settings or changes are discarded and the TIME DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu appears 5 3 7 Selecting a Lens File The LENS FILE page of the USER menu allows you to change the lens file according to the lens in use 1 Set the MENU ON OFF switch to ON The menu page accessed la...

Страница 100: ...ganization code and user code Set the country code referring to the ISO 3166 table and set the organization code and user code independently For details see UMID menu setup on page 101 Functions of UMID data The UMID data enables the following Addition of a globally unique ID to every shot of audio visual material The unique ID is used to detect the material source and to link it with the original...

Страница 101: ...ENU knob to change the setting of the selected item or to display the desired value then push the MENU knob The z mark returns to a b mark and the mark returns to a z mark 6 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF Additional information on the UMID SET menu items EX OWNERSHIP REC Specify whether to record the user data ON The user data COUNTRY CODE ORGANIZATION and USER CODE ar...

Страница 102: ...n you select this item the TIME ZONE window appears The UTC is calculated based on the local time using the time zone If the time zone is not set properly the UTC will not be recorded correctly Set the time difference from UTC When setting summer time or daylight savings time change the code to one which will advance the time by 1 hour When you change the time zone adjust the built in clock to loc...

Страница 103: ...he camera as a freeze frame picture 1 Holding down the MENU knob set the MENU ON OFF switch from OFF to ON The TOP menu appears 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to OPERATION then push the MENU knob If this is the first time the OPERATION menu has been displayed the CONTENTS page appears If the menu has been used before the page accessed last appears 3 If the CONTENTS page is displayed turn ...

Страница 104: ... store the picture manually see Storing the freeze frame picture manually on page 104 8 If necessary set the duration of display of the freeze frame picture on the viewfinder when it is stored to memory 1 Follow steps 1 2 and 3 in Settings to store the video from the camera as a freeze frame picture on page 103 to display the FREEZE MIX page of the OPERATION menu and then push the MENU knob 2 Turn...

Страница 105: ...he setting changes to a mark 3 Turn the MENU knob to set CAM FREEZE SEL to FREZE then push the MENU knob The z mark returns to a b mark and the mark returns to a z mark 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to FREEZE MIX SEL then push the MENU knob The b mark on the left of FREEZE MIX SEL changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting changes to a mark 5 Turn the MENU knob to set ...

Страница 106: ...played automatic adjustment of black balance and white balance cannot be carried out While the freeze frame picture is displayed settings on certain functions cannot be verified This is due to limitations of the Freeze Mix function and because of the limitations functions which utilize analog circuits cannot be reflected to the freeze frame picture display For example the results of gain value set...

Страница 107: ...107 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings 6 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF ...

Страница 108: ...oes not exceed 128 MB For details see Memory Stick in Specifications on page 143 6 1 1 Handling the Memory Stick The Memory Stick can be inserted to or removed from the camcorder with the power turned on or off Inserting the Memory Stick 1 Push the MEMORY STICK OPEN button The cover of the Memory Stick compartment opens 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the notch facing downward and the label side faci...

Страница 109: ...umidity 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 the Memory Stick inserted close the cover of the menu operating section Avoid removing the Memory Stick from the insertion slot while the access indicator is lit Do not format the Memory Stick using a PC Formatting of the Memory Stic...

Страница 110: ...he screen USER menu settings to be saved in the Memory Stick Settings for items on all pages of the USER menu are saved in the Memory Stick as a user file However you can select saved data that are not to be loaded from the Memory Stick by using the items LOAD CUSTOM DATA LOAD OUT OF USER BEFORE FILE PAGE and USER LOAD WHITE on the USER FILE2 page of the FILE menu If data cannot be saved If one of...

Страница 111: ...to P19 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to DISPLAY MODE then push the MENU knob 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark until the desired type of the display contents see the following table appears then push the MENU knob 6 1 3 Loading Saved Data from a Memory Stick The data loaded from the Memory Stick overwrites the data saved in the camcorder 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to U...

Страница 112: ...SELECT Shutter speed settings made in the standard mode and ECS mode The white balance data can be loaded only when the SCENE WHITE DATA setting on the REFERENCE page of the FILE menu is ON 6 2 1 Saving a Scene File To save a scene file in the Memory Stick insert the Memory Stick before starting the operation 1 In the TOP menu select the FILE menu 2 Turn the MENU knob until the SCENE FILE page app...

Страница 113: ...ect the contents of the user file to be displayed on the page For details see Selecting the display contents on page 114 5 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF To return to the SCENE FILE page After the message COMPLETE is displayed move the b mark to ESC at the top right of the page by turning the MENU knob then push the MENU knob White balance setting data to be saved in t...

Страница 114: ...r data 4 When you finish entering the file ID turn the MENU knob to move the v mark to END then push the MENU knob The SCENE FILE page appears again Follow the procedure from step 3 in 6 2 1 Saving a Scene File page 112 The set file ID is saved together with the data Selecting the display contents You can select the items of file information to be displayed on the SCENE STORE pages P01 to P20 or t...

Страница 115: ...appears 2 Turn the MENU knob until the page that contains the desired scene files appears then push the MENU knob 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to 5FILE LOAD b MEM 1 5 then push the MENU knob When loading is complete the message COMPLETE appears and the ACCESS indicator goes off 4 To end the menu operation set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF The scene files loaded from the Memory Stick ove...

Страница 116: ...perations quickly This is very convenient especially when you manage data files using Memory Sticks The page to be displayed can be selected on the MEMORY STICK page of the FILE menu 1 In the TOP menu select the FILE menu 2 Turn the MENU knob until the MEMORY STICK page of the FILE menu appears then push the MENU knob to select the page Alternatively on the CONTENTS page select MEMORY STICK 3 Turn...

Страница 117: ... to a z mark In the following cases jumping to the target page is impossible When the power is turned on after you insert a Memory Stick When OFF is selected for the M S IN JUMP TO item When any of the following menu pages is already displayed A file related page such as the USER FILE page of the FILE menu MEMORY STICK ALL FILE SCENE FILE LENS FILE REFERENCE FILE or ROM VERSION page Notes ...

Страница 118: ...attery pack 1 Press the battery pack against the back of the camcorder aligning the line on the side of the battery pack with the matching line on the camcorder 2 Slide the battery pack down until its LOCK arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder Detaching the battery pack 7 1 2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to an Exhausted Battery If you use both an internal battery pack attached to ...

Страница 119: ...onnect to the AC power supply The AC DN10 can supply up to 100 W of power 7 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 7 2...

Страница 120: ...ust the brightness contrast and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the controls shown below 7 2 3 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 4 Remove the viewfinder cable and microphone cable from the clamps and...

Страница 121: ...d the viewfinder barrel 2 Detach the eyepiece To reattach the eyepiece 1 Align the red marks on the eyepiece locking ring and the viewfinder barrel 2 Align the red mark on the end of the eyepiece end with the red marks on the eyepiece locking ring and the viewfinder barrel Then insert the eyepiece into the viewfinder barrel 3 Turn the eyepiece locking ring clockwise until its LOCK arrow points at ...

Страница 122: ... not stay in focus properly as you zoom from telephoto to wide angle adjust the flange focal length the distance from the plane of the lens mounting flange to the imaging plane Make this adjustment after mounting or changing the lens Adjusting the flange focal length The position of the controls for adjusting the flange focal length vary somewhat from lens to lens Check the identification of the v...

Страница 123: ...hone To record stereo sound To record the L and R audio signals of stereo sound in channels 1 and 2 set both AUDIO IN CH 1 and CH 2 switches to FRONT To record the L and R audio signals of stereo sound in channels 3 and 4 set both AUDIO IN CH 3 and CH 4 switches to F Confirm that FRONT MIC SELECT on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu is set to STEREO At the factory the function of FRONT MIC SELE...

Страница 124: ...ide to side and tighten the viewfinder left right positioning ring on the camcorder Then connect the plug to the VF connector on the camcorder When an HDVF C30W is connected NG or is displayed for EEPROM STATUS on the DEV STATUS page page 168 of the DIAGNOSIS menu However this is not a malfunction 7 5 2 Using an External Microphone You can connect up to two external microphones using the AUDIO IN ...

Страница 125: ...ne Otherwise set the switch to OFF Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN CH1 or AUDIO IN CH2 connector When you detach the CAC 12 Microphone Holder once you have attached it to the camcorder be careful not to lose the two screws fixing the CAC 12 After detaching the CAC 12 be sure to put the two screws back into their original places see the figure illustrating the step 1 operation Note Ext...

Страница 126: ...lied with the WRR 855A 855B Fitting the WRR 861A 861B 862A 862B with a battery pack 1 1 Attach the WRR tuner fitting not supplied service part number A 8278 057 A to the back of the camcorder 1 Use a Phillips type screwdriver to tighten the four screws placed in the tuner fitting For three of these screws insert the screwdriver through the corresponding hole and tighten the screw 2 Loosen the adju...

Страница 127: ...n even after the camcorder is removed If this happens press Set the LINE AES EBU MIC switch for the channel to which the audio out cable is attached to MIC and set the 48V OFF switch to OFF AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 switches Set the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 switch for the channel to which the audio output cable is connected to REAR to AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector to DC OUT connector Audio equipment AUDIO I...

Страница 128: ...f the pin remains in the engaged position you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor 7 7 Attaching Detaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below Removing the shoulder strap Stowed position Pin Shoulder strap post Clip Pull up the strap to lock the fitting Press here and pull in the direction shown by the arrow to ...

Страница 129: ... the lever to lock the shoulder pad in the selected position 7 9 Attaching the Rain Cover Not Supplied Attach the rain cover part number 3 191 064 02 as illustrated below You can insert and remove cassette tapes operate various switches and controls and mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor with the rain cover attached Shoulder pad Bottom When ashoulder belt is not used cover the holes on the ...

Страница 130: ...RT button and the lens VTR button On the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu set VTR START STOP to RM If the same function as that of the VTR START STOP button is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 switch or the TURBO GAIN button this setting also disables these controls To enable the camcorder VTR START button and the lens VTR button On the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu set VTR START STOP to ...

Страница 131: ...u disconnect a remote control unit Set RM COMMON MEMORY to ON on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu In this case the settings stored in the independent data region will be renewed according to the change of settings in the remote control data region As a result the settings of the paint data made with the remote control unit can be retained even if the remote control unit is removed Howev...

Страница 132: ... the tape Condensation If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place or use it in a damp location condensation may form on the head drum Then if the camcorder is operated in this state the tape may adhere to the drum and cause a failure or even permanent damage Do the following to prevent this from happening When moving the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place be sure no ...

Страница 133: ...the LED page 6 Move the SHUTTER selector from ON 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 camcord...

Страница 134: ...t the AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 switches to AUTO 3 Set the CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch to CH 1 2 4 Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector at a suitable sound source Check that the level indications for channels 1 and 2 correspond to the sound level respectively 5 Set the AUDIO IN CH 3 and CH 4 switches to F 6 Set AUDIO SELECT CH3 and AUDIO SELECT CH4 to AUTO on the AUDIO 3 page of the MAINTENA...

Страница 135: ...xternal microphone to either the AUDIO IN CH1 or AUDIO IN CH2 connector 3 Set the AUDIO IN switch that corresponds to the channel to which the external microphone is connected to REAR 4 Aim the microphones at a sound source 5 Check that the audio level meter in the display panel and the audio level indicators in the viewfinder reflect the changing sound level 6 Checking the user bit and time code ...

Страница 136: ...rom the packing ring Fog proof filter Depending on the temperature and humidity the protecting filter may mist because 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 with the fog proof filter Be sure to correctly as...

Страница 137: ...s The following items are indicated 1 Resettable 4 To turn off the hours meter set the MENU ON OFF switch to OFF 8 3 2 List of Parts for the Periodic Inspection The table below indicates the approximate time until each part needs replacement or maintenance Note that the indicated time does not necessarily mean the guaranteed period of service condition The time when the part needs replacement or m...

Страница 138: ...placement is required r Replaced with the part pointed by the arrow r O Coat with oil G Coat with grease For details on periodic inspection contact your nearest Sony dealer 9 T tension regulator band assembly B R R R 10 Pinch roller assembly B R R R 11 Reel drive assemblt A O O R 12 S tension regulator arm assembly A G G R 13 S idler assembly LOW A R R R 14 T idler assembly A R R R No Part Guide f...

Страница 139: ...n off the power and consult your Sony service representative SERVO Lit Servo lock lost Recording continuous but may be substandard Turn off the power and contact your Sony service representative This indication may be given momentarily when the tape starts moving but this does not indicate a problem HUMID Lit 1 Condensa tion on the optical pickup Recording continues but stops if the tape sticks to...

Страница 140: ...tte Retake Search Failed Appears when the camcorder fails to position the tape at recording starting point when recording using the RE TAKE function 1 Humid Disturbed INT REC Appears when there are portions where recording has failed due to condensation while shooting pictures at intervals using the interval rec function INVALID OPERATION Appears when there is only one recorded cut when recording ...

Страница 141: ...era Section General Imager 2 3 inch type CCD with 2 000 000 pixels Effective picture elements 1920 H 1080 V Imager Configuration RGB 3 CCDs Spectral system F1 4 prism system with quartz filter Built in filters CC filter A Cross filter B 3200K C 4300K D 6300K ND filter 1 Clear 2 1 4 ND 3 1 16 ND 4 1 64 ND Lens mount Special bayonet mount Sensitivity F10 standard 89 9 reflection chart 2000 lx Minimu...

Страница 142: ...o 20 kHz 0 5 0 8 dB Dynamic range 85 dB min emphasis ON Distortion THD 0 08 max Cross talk 70 dB max Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Input output connectors Signal inputs AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 XLR type 3 pin female 60 dBu 50 dBu 40 dBu 4 dBu AES EBU 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms MIC IN XLR type 5 pin female 60 dBu 50 dBu 40 dBu LPF ON GENLOCK IN BNC type 1 0 Vp p 75 Ω unbalanced TC IN BNC type 0 5 V to 18 Vp...

Страница 143: ... A converting adaptor may be required depending on the audio equipment to be connected to the camcorder Extension boards HKDW 702 Down Converter Board HKDW 703 Picture Cache Board HKDW 905R Slow Shutter and Image Inverter Board Equipment for maintenance and easier handling BCT HD12CL Cleaning Cassette LC DN7 Hard Carrying Case LC DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case Tripod Adaptor VCT 14 Rain cover Part No...

Страница 144: ...n registered in the USER menu at the factory These pages are indicated by a circle a in the USER menu column The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to add and delete pages in the USER menu to suit your requirements When the setting range in the Settings column is surrounded by parentheses the setup value is a relative value The setting range shown on the menu screen may differ from what is shown ...

Страница 145: ...T OUT CHARACTER MARKER RE TAKE ATW RETURN VIDEO LENS RET REC SWITCH TURBO SWITCH TELE FILE MARK ZEBRA FREEZE MANUAL TRIG TURBO FRONT MIC SELECT MONO STREO STREO Selects stereo or monaural when a stereo microphone is connected to the front MC IN connector DF NDF2 DF NDF DF Switches between drop frame DF mode and non drop frame NDF mode END SEARCH OFF ON OFF Turns the END SEARCH function on off CACH...

Страница 146: ...switch SHOCKLESS WHITE OFF 1 2 3 1 Changes the white gain smoothly when operating the WHITE BAL switch ATW SPEED 1 to 5 4 Changes the speed of the Auto Tracing White operation LOW LIGHT OFF ON OFF Turns the warning display on off when the video average level is less than the preset value LOW LIGHT LEVEL 99 to 99 0 Sets the level at which the LOW LIGHT function becomes effective VF BATT WARNING 10 ...

Страница 147: ...P GAIN OFF ON ON DISP SHUTTER OFF ON ON DISP AUDIO OFF ON ON DISP TAPE OFF ON ON a 06 VF DISP 2 DISP IRIS OFF ON ON See 5 2 2 Selecting Display Items on page 84 DISP ZOOM OFF ON ON DISP COLOR TEMP OFF ON OFF DISP BATT REMAIN INT VOLT AUTO INT DISP DC IN OFF ON OFF DISP WRR RF LVL OFF ON OFF DISP FREEZE OFF ON OFF See 5 3 10 Using the Freeze Mix Function on page 103 DISP TIME CODE OFF ON OFF See 5 ...

Страница 148: ...h from the center to right or left side of the box cursor USER BOX HEIGHT 1 to 269 135 Adjusts the height from the center to top or bottom of the box cursor USER BOX H POS 480 to 479 0 Adjusts the H position of the center USER BOX V POS 270 to 269 0 Adjusts the V position of the center CENTER H POS 479 to 479 0 Adjusts the H position of the center marker CENTER V POS 268 to 268 0 Adjusts the V pos...

Страница 149: ...VAR 1 IRIS WINDOW IND OFF ON OFF IRIS VAR WIDTH 20 to 479 240 IRIS VAR HEIGHT 20 to 269 135 IRIS VAR H POS 460 to 460 0 IRIS VAR V POS 249 to 249 0 a 14 SHOT ID ID 1 12 characters See 5 2 8 Setting the Shot ID on page 89 ID 2 ID 3 ID 4 a 15 SHOT DISP SHOT DATE OFF ON OFF See 5 2 7 Recording Shot Data Superimposed on the Color Bars on page 88 SHOT TIME OFF ON OFF SHOT MODEL NAME OFF ON OFF SHOT SER...

Страница 150: ...ut signal from the VBS SDI OUT1 18 OFFSET WHT OFFSET WHITE A OFF ON OFF See 5 3 4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting on page 95 WARM COOL A Display color temperature 3200 WARM COOL BAL A 99 to 99 0 OFFSET WHITE B OFF ON OFF WARM COOL B Display color temperature 3200 WARM COOL BAL B 99 to 99 0 19 SHT ENABLE SHUTTER ECS OFF ON ON See 4 2 Setting the Electronic Shutter on page 62...

Страница 151: ...n the setting range in the Settings column is surrounded by parentheses the setup value is a relative value The setting range shown on the menu screen may differ from what is shown in the manual 21 UMID SET EX OWNERSHIP REC OFF ON OFF See 5 3 8 Using AMID Data on page 100 COUNTRY CODE 4 alphanumeric characters ORGANIZATION 4 alphanumeric characters USER CODE 4 alphanumeric characters INSTANCE NO R...

Страница 152: ...9 to 99 0 Adjusts the G black level B BLACK 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the B black level MASTER FLARE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the flare level of the master R FLARE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the R flare level G FLARE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the G flare level B FLARE 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the B flare level FLARE OFF ON ON Turns the flare correction circuit on off OUTPUT SELECT1 Y R G B Y Selects the output signal from the TEST...

Страница 153: ...45 0 to 14 0 0 0 Sets the R knee point level KNEE SLOPE R 99 to 99 0 Sets the R knee slope level KNEE POINT G 45 0 to 14 0 00 Sets the G knee point level KNEE SLOPE G 99 to 99 0 Sets the G knee slope level KNEE POINT B 45 0 to 14 0 0 0 Sets the B knee point level KNEE SLOPE B 99 to 99 0 Sets the B knee slope level P08 DETAIL 1 DETAIL OFF ON ON Sets the detail correction function on off APERTURE OF...

Страница 154: ...L LVL 99 to 99 0 Sets the level of the color detail signal SKIN DTL SAT 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the saturation level of the hue possessed by the color detail function SKIN DTL HUE 0 to 359 0 Adjusts the center phase of the hue possessed by the color detail function SKIN DTL WIDTH 0 to 359 40 Adjusts the width of the hue possessed by the color detail function P12 MTX LINEAR MATRIX OFF ON OFF Turns the l...

Страница 155: ...N ON Turns the V modulation function on off MASTER VMOD 99 to 99 0 Turns the master V modulation function on off R VMOD 99 to 99 0 Turns the R V modulation function on off G VMOD 99 to 99 0 Turns the G V modulation function on off B VMOD 99 to 99 0 Turns the B V modulation function on off OUTPUT SELECT1 Y R G B Y Selects the output signal from the TEST OUT connector the input signal to the viewfin...

Страница 156: ... detail adjusted settings and switch settings and returns the settings to the standard settings saved in the reference file SCENE RECALL Recalls the scene file from the memory of the camcorder or the Memory Stick SCENE STORE Stores the scene file in the memory of the camcorder or the Memory Stick F ID 16 characters Sets the File ID No Page Item Settings Default Description No Page Item Settings De...

Страница 157: ...er black level MASTER GAIN TMP 3 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 36 42 dB 0 dB Temporarily adjusts the master gain value M03 LEVEL ADJ Y LEVEL 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the chrominance level of the output signal to the TEST OUT connector and to the viewfinder SYNC LEVEL 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the SYNC level of the output signal to the TEST OUT connector and to the viewfinder Pr LEVEL 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the Pr level of t...

Страница 158: ...IN connector is used Sets the voltage level at which the battery ends and the camcorder stops operation just before the battery ends M06 AUDIO 1 AUDIO OUT F R CUE EE CUE Selects the audio output signal during FF REW CUE cue audio signal EE Input signal REC AUDIO OUT EE SAVE EE Selects the audio output signal during recording EE Input signal SAVE Not output CAMERA ADAPTER ENABL DSABL ENABL When a c...

Страница 159: ...d 2 MONO to independently adjust channel 1 and 2 or STREO stereo mode AU CH34 AGC MODE MONO STREO MONO Selects the automatic adjustment mode of the input levels of analog audio signals to be recorded on channels 3 and 4 MONO to independently adjust channel 3 and 4 or STREO stereo mode AU AGC SPEC 6 9 12 15 17 dB 6 dB Sets the AGC characteristics saturation level AU LIMITER MODE OFF 6 9 12 15 17 dB...

Страница 160: ... REAR1 WRR LEVEL SIDE1 FRONT F S1 SIDE 1 Selects any of these controls to adjust the audio level of the equipment that is connected to the wireless microphone and whatever is connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 connector on the rear panel SIDE 1 Adjust it with the LEVEL control left side on the side panel FRONT Adjust it with the MIC LEVEL control on the front panel F S1 It can be adjusted using either ...

Страница 161: ...C UBIT setup value locks to an INT or an EXT source when the time code is locked to an external source INT Internal lock EXT External lock LTC UBIT FIX TIME FIX Sets the data to be recorded in UBIT of LTC FIX Records the data that is set by the user TIME Records the present time VITC UBIT FIX TIME FIX Sets the data to be recorded in UBIT of VITC FIX Records the data that is set by the user TIME Re...

Страница 162: ...BY OFF TIMER OFF 5MIN 10MIN 30MIN 60MIN 60MIN Sets the length of time for the stand by off timer when the VTR SAVE STBY switch is set to STBY STOP KEY FREEZE OFF FRAME FIELD OFF Selects the type of frozen picture to be used when the recorded video signal is stopped by pushing the STOP button during playback EMERGENCY EJECT ENABL DSABL DSABL Sets whether the emergency cassette ejection is permitted...

Страница 163: ...ee point adjustment is done with DCC OFF as with DCC ON M14 AUTO IRIS 2 IRIS WINDOW 1 2 3 4 5 6 VAR 1 Selects the auto iris detection window VAR is variable IRIS WINDOW IND OFF ON OFF Turns the function which displays a frame marker for the auto iris detection window on and off IRIS LEVEL 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the level of the auto iris target value IRIS APL RATIO 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the mix ratio of ...

Страница 164: ... signal from the HD SDI OUT connector OFF Does not carry out synchronous recording Selects the display method when the recording trigger signal is output from the HD SDI OUT connector when an HDW 250 S280 is recording CHARA REC 2 is displayed on the display section of the viewfinder G TYL The green tally is turned on R TLY The REC tally is turned on Pay attention to the fact that this REC tally is...

Страница 165: ...0 VANC RX UMID LINE1 0 9 to 20 0 Selects the line on which the UMID is to be recorded First field When 0 is selected the UMID is not recorded UMID LINE2 0 564 to 593 0 Selects the line on which the UMID is to be recorded Second field When 0 is selected the UMID is not recorded No Page Item Settings Default Description No Page Item Settings Default Description F01 USER FILE1 USER FILE LOAD EXEC See...

Страница 166: ...XEC Saves the reference file in internal memory REFERENCE CLEAR EXEC Clears the reference file REFERENCE LOAD EXEC Loads the reference file REFERENCE SAVE EXEC Saves the reference file to a Memory Stick F ID 16 characters To name the reference file SCENE WHITE DATA OFF ON OFF See White balance setting data to be saved in the scene file on page 113 F06 LENS FILE 1 LENS FILE RECALL EXEC Loads lens f...

Страница 167: ...alue for the lens file LENS W B OFST 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the white B compensation value for the lens file F08 LENS FILE 3 SHADING CH SEL R G B TEST R Selects the channel adjusted by shading If TEST is selected the setting is the same as the setting of OUTPUT SELECT OUTPUT SELECT3 Y R G B Y Selects the output signal from the TEST OUT connector the input signal to the viewfinder and the output signal...

Страница 168: ...the total time the drum has rotated reset possible TAPE RUNNING 2 Displays the accumulated time the tape has run reset possible OPERATION 2 Displays the times that the unit has been powered on reset possible THREADING 2 Displays the number of times of tape threading reset possible D02 TIME DATE ADJUST See 5 3 6 Setting the Date Time of the Internal Clock on page 98 HOUR MIN SEC YEAR MONTH DAY D03 ...

Страница 169: ...ransfer with this type of Memory Stick 1 Operation is not guaranteed for all of the compliant products Some products may not accept this type of Memory Stick Memory Stick ROM Stores pre recorded read only data You cannot record on Memory Stick ROM or erase the pre recorded data Memory Stick with Memory Select Function Composed of multiple 128 MB memory units The mechanical switch at the back of th...

Страница 170: ...of the computer and product or remove the Memory Stick This may damage the data Precautions To prevent data loss make backups of data frequently In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law When you use a Memory Stick that has been pre recorded be sure that the material has been recorded in accordance with copyright ...

Страница 171: ...er 20 C Camera operator tally indicator 23 CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch 28 Cassette loading 35 unloading 36 CC filter 60 CCD image sensors 15 CH 1 2 CH 3 4 switch 19 Cleaning video heads 136 viewfinder 136 Color temperature 95 Condensation 132 Continues recording 38 Continuous Trigger mode 47 CONTRAST control 22 CUE IN switch 21 D DATA DISPLAY switch 30 Date Time of the Internal Clock 98 DC IN connec...

Страница 172: ...witch 30 R Rain Cover 129 REAR TALLY indicator 32 REC indicator 34 Recording Review 51 REFERENCE 166 Reference file 115 REMOTE connector 25 RESET button 30 RE TAKE function 50 Return video signal 92 REW button and indicator 26 ROM VERSION 168 S SATURATION 155 SCENE FILE 156 166 Scene file 112 loading 114 saving 112 SCENE FILE page 112 SD DETAIL 154 SET STATUS 149 SET STATUS page 92 SHIFT button 30...

Страница 173: ...ninglever 23 Viewfinder left right positioning ring 23 Viewfinder position 119 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket 120 Viewfinder stopper 23 VTR MODE 162 VTR operation status and status indicators 33 VTR SAVE indicator 34 VTR SAVE STBY switch 26 VTR START button 26 W Warning indicator 34 WARNING indicator 32 WHITE 152 WHITE BAL switch 24 White balance 60 White flecks 15 WHITE page 95 WHITE SHADING 156 WRR...

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Страница 175: ... 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 ...

Страница 176: ...Sony Corporation HDW 790 790P SY 3 994 220 02 1 Printed in Japan 2008 02 13 2007 ...

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