Sony DVW-700WS manual

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    DIGITAL BETACAM CAMCORDER D VW -700 D VW -700P D VW -700WS D VW -700WSP OPERATION MANUAL English 1st Edition (Revised 2) Digital 1000[...]

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    WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. LITHIUM BATTERY Should only be changed by technical personnel. There is a risk of explosion if handled improperly. LITIUMBATTERI Bör endast bytas av servicepersonal. Explosionsfara vid felaktig hantering. ADVARSE[...]

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    For the customers in 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 ra[...]

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    Table of Contents 1 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features ..................................................................................... 1-1 1-1-1 Camera Features .............................................................. 1-1 1-1-2 VTR Features .................................................................. 1-3 1-2 Example[...]

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    2 Table of Contents Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance ............ 4-1 4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance ........................................... 4-2 4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance .......................................... 4- 6 4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter ...........[...]

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    Table of Contents 3 4-9-2 Selecting the Functions ................................................. 4- 69 4-9-3 Selecting the Test Output .............................................. 4-72 4-9-4 Selecting the Aspect Ratio (DVW-700WS / 700WSP Only) ............................................................................. 4- 74 4-10 Using the Se[...]

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    4 Table of Contents 5-10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit ................................... 5-42 Chapter 6 M aintenance 6-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting ................................ 6-1 6-1-1 Preparations for Testing .................................................. 6-1 6-1-2 Testing the Camera ....................................[...]

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    1 Chapter 1 Overview 1- 1 Overview 1-1 Features The DVW-700 series 1) Digital BETACAM Camcorder combines a color video camera, which uses FIT 2) type Hyper HAD 3) 1000 sensor CCDs 4) , with a Digital BETACAM series portable videocassette recorder. Its excellent image quality, sensitivity, portability, and dust- and water- proof construction make it[...]

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    1 1-2 Chapter 1 Overview • Use of a built-in sophisticated electronic shutter, which has selectable modes, Clear Scan 1) , Extended Clear Scan, and Super Enhanced Vertical Definition, ensures shooting with little or no blurring. • Selectable video gain ensures a noise-free image. • A simple switch operation enables automatic adjustment of the[...]

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    1 Chapter 1 Overview 1- 3 1-1-2 VTR Features The VTR features of the DVW-700 series are described below. • Digital BETACAM format gives improved signal-to-noise ratio, frequency bandwidth, waveform characteristics, and detail playback characteristics to ensure higher video and audio quality. • After the last few seconds of recording, the VTR au[...]

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    1 1-4 Chapter 1 Overview 1-2 Example of System Configuration The diagram below shows a typical configuration of the camcorder for ENG and EFP. For more information about connections of the additional equipment and accessories, see Chapter 5, as well as the operation manuals for the connected equipment. BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket Color play[...]

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    1 Chapter 1 Overview 1- 5 Left-eye shooting viewfinder slide guide (Part No. A-8262-535-A) Fog-proof filter (Part No. 1-547-341-11) Audio equipment CAC-12 Microphone Holder WRR-28H / 28M / 28L / 810A / 860A UHF Portable Tuner External microphone C-74, etc. Sound signal source BC-L100 / L100CE Battery Charger BP-L60 / L90 Battery Pack Power source B[...]

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    1 1-6 Chapter 1 Overview 1-3 Precautions Use and Storage Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped. After use Always turn off the power. Before storing the camcorder for a long period Remove the battery pack. Use and storage locations Store in a ventilated place. Avoid using or storing th[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-1 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-1 Power Supply Power supply functions 1 Battery attachment Attach a BP-L60 / L90 Battery Pack, a DC-L1 Battery Adaptor loaded with an NP-1B / 1A Battery Pack, or a DC-L90 Battery Adaptor loaded with a BP-90A / 90 Battery Pack. 2 DC IN (exte[...]

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    2-2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 3 BREAKER button Excessive current in the internal circuitry, whatever the cause, will trip the internal circuit breaker, automatically cutting off the power. After checking that the problem has been corrected, press this button. The power should come on again. 4 POWER switch This switch[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-3 2 2-2 Accessory Attachments Accessory attachments 1 Shoulder strap posts Attach the supplied shoulder strap to these posts. 2 Light shoe Attach a video light, etc. to this shoe. 3 Lens mount This is a special bayonet type lens mount. 4 Lens locking lever After inserting the lens in the len[...]

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    2-4 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 5 Lens mount cap Remove this cap by pushing up on the lens locking lever. For protection from dust, always insert this cap when no lens is mounted. 6 Tripod mount Fit the supplied tripod adaptor to mount the camcorder on a tripod. 7 LENS connector (12-pin) Fit the lens cable to this conn[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-5 2 2-3 Audio Functions Audio functions (1) 1 Microphone This is a super-cardioid directional microphone with an external power supply system. You can use it as an interview microphone by connecting it to an extension cable (not supplied). 2 AUDIO IND (audio channel-1 recording level indicat[...]

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    2-6 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 3 MIC IN (microphone input) connector (mini XLR type, 3- pin, female) The supplied microphone connects to this connector. By using an extension cable (not supplied), you can connect a microphone other than the supplied one as long as it is a super cardioid microphone with an external pow[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-7 2 Audio functions (2)[...]

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    2-8 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 5 AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 / CH-2 (audio channel 1 and channel 2 recording level) controls These controls adjust the audio level of channels 1 and 2 when you set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 / CH-2 switches to MAN. 6 AUDIO SELECT CH-1 / CH-2 (audio channel-1 and channel-2 select) switches These switche[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-9 2 0 AUDIO IN CH-1 / CH-2 (audio channel 1 and channel 2 input) connectors (XLR type, 3-pin, female) and LINE / MIC / + 48 V ON (line input / microphone input / external power supply + 48 V on) selectors These are the audio input connectors for channels 1 and 2, to which you can connect a m[...]

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    2-10 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 Audio functions (3)[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-11 2 !™ ALARM volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone alarm volume. At the minimum position, no sound can be heard. ALARM volume control You can adjust the internal volume control so that the alarm is audible even at the minimum setting of the ALARM volume control. Refe[...]

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    2-12 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 !£ MONITOR volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone sound volume, excluding the alarm sound. At the minimum position, no sound can be heard. MONITOR volume control !¢ MONITOR (audio channels select) switch This switch selects the audio output to the speaker or earph[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-13 2 Audio functions (4) !∞ Built-in speaker During recording, the speaker can be used for monitoring the E-E sound 1) , and during playback for monitoring one or both audio channels. The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings. If an earphone is plugged into the EARPHONE j[...]

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    2-14 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 !§ EARPHONE jack Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in speaker, and you hear the alarms about the camcorder’s operation and status through the earphone.[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-15 2 2-4 Shooting and Record / Playback Functions Shooting and record / playback functions (1) Eyecup[...]

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    2-16 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 1 Viewfinder The viewfinder lets you view the camera image in black and white while shooting the picture and also see the playback picture from the VTR. It also displays various warnings and other information, a zebra pattern 1) , safety zone marker 2) , and center marker 3) . 2 BRIGHT [...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-17 2 5 ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch This switch controls the zebra pattern on the viewfinder screen. ON : The zebra pattern is displayed and stays. OFF : No zebra pattern is displayed. MOMENT : The zebra pattern is displayed and stays for a few seconds. The zebra pattern display is factory s[...]

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    2-18 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 Shooting and record / playback functions (2) !¡ FILTER selector This selector is a two-part knob that selects the most appropriate filter to match the light source. The outer ring selects the color temperature of the CC filter, and the inner knob selects the type of ND filter. Note tha[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-19 2 The relationships between the selector settings and filter selections as well as examples of filters for different shooting conditions are given below. Outer filter ring setting and CC filter Outer filter ring setting CC filter A Cross filter a) B 3200 K C 4300 K D 6300 K a) A special-e[...]

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    2-20 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 !™ WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch This switch determines the source of white balance settings. PRST (preset) : Adjusts the color temperature corresponding to the position of the outer filter ring. Use the PRST setting when you have no time to adjust the white balance. A or B [...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-21 2 OUTPUT / DCC selector !¢ GAIN selector This selector switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditions during shooting. The gains corresponding to the L, M, and H settings are selected from the setup menu before use. The factory settings are L = 0 dB, M = 9 dB, [...]

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    2-22 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 !∞ AUTO W / B BAL (automatic white / black balance adjustment) switch This switch activates the adjustment functions of the white balance and black balance. WHT : Automatic adjustment of the white balance. If the WHITE BAL switch is set to A or B, the white balance setting is stored i[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-23 2 !• VIDEO OUT (video output) connector (BNC type) This connector outputs a composite signal (standard level, 75-ohm terminated) to the video monitor. If the video monitor is connected here, you can monitor the picture being shot by the camcorder as well as the picture recorded by the V[...]

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    2-24 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 Shooting and playback / record functions (3) !ª TEST OUT (test output) connector (BNC type) This connector outputs the video signal (standard level, 75-ohm terminated) for the video monitor. The output signal can be selected to be a composite, R, G, or B. The factory setting is composi[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-25 2 Shooting and record / playback functions (4) @º VTR START button Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. The effect is exactly the same as that of the VTR button on the lens. Opening the cover Press on the tab.[...]

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    2-26 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 @¡ VTR SAVE / STBY (VTR power saving / standby) switch This switch controls the VTR power mode during pauses in recording (REC PAUSE). SAVE : Power saving mode. When you press the VTR START button, there is a short delay before recording starts, but power consumption is less than in st[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-27 2 2-5 Setup Menu Operating Section Setup menu operating section 1 Setup card compartment Open the cover and insert an accessory setup card into the slot (a card is inserted when the camcorder is shipped from the factory), with the “SONY” logo facing you.[...]

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    2-28 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 2 MENU ON / OFF / PAGE (menu display / paging) switch This switch is used to display the setup menu on the viewfinder screen and to page through the menu items. ON : Displays the setup menu on the viewfinder screen, at the page which was on the screen when the previous menu access ended[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-29 2 2-6 Time Code System Time code functions (1) 1 GENLOCK IN (genlock input) connector (BNC type) • This connector inputs a reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked, or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment. • This connector also inputs a return vi[...]

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    2-30 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 3 TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC type) To synchronize the time code of an external VTR with that of the camcorder, connect this connector to the time code input lock connector of the external VTR. 4 TEST OUT (output) connector To synchronize the time code of an external VTR wi[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-31 2 Time code functions (2) Illustration : DVW-700 (for the NTSC broadcast system)[...]

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    2-32 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 5 HOLD (display hold) button Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data displayed in the counter display section. (The time code generator continues normal operation.) Pressing this button again releases the hold. One use of this feature is to determine the exact time of a par[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-33 2 PRESET : Starts recording time code values on the tape from the currently set value. REGEN : Reads the existing time code on the tape, and sets the time code starting value accordingly. Thus, even when there is an indefinite break in recording, this setting ensures that time codes on th[...]

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    2-34 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 2-7 Warnings and Indications The camcorder gives visual information and warnings without your having to look in the viewfinder. Warning and indication functions[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-35 2 1 Tally indicator Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW activates this indicator. The indicator lights during recording on the VTR. It also provides the same information as the REC indicator in the viewfinder: it comes on during recording and flashes to indicate a problem. 2 TALLY swi[...]

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    2-36 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 6 WARNING indicator This indicator lights up or flashes when there is a fault in the VTR. See Section 6-3 “Operation Warnings” (page 6-12) for more information about the relationships between the operation of the indicator and the meanings of the indications. 7 LIGHT switch This swi[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-37 2 2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel Tape status, battery status and level indicators Tape status, battery status and level indicators Audio channel 1 level meter Audio channel 2 level meter Tape status indicator Nearly dead : “BATT” flashes. Dead (battery must be charg[...]

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    2-38 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 VTR operation and status indicators VTR operation and status indicators Note If the tape in the VTR is slacked, an error code appears in the display section of the display panel. For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual. Warning indicators RF : Lights if the recording heads[...]

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    Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-39 2 Lights when the time code generator is on hold. Lights when VITC is selected for the time code. Lights in non-drop frame mode (DVW-700 only). Lights when the camcorder is synchronized with an external time code. Lights when the time code, CTL, or real time is displayed. Lights when the [...]

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    2-40 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2 Relationships between the REAL TIME, F-RUN / R-RUN, and DISPLAY switch settings and the time counter displays The REAL TIME, F-RUN / R-RUN and DISPLAY switches, in that order of priority, determine the value displayed by the time counter. Relationships between switch settings and the ti[...]

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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-1 3 Recording and Playback 3-1 About Cassettes This section describes the procedure for loading and unloading a cassette. See “Specifications” (page A-1) for information about the cassettes you can use in the camcorder. 3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette Loading a cassette 1 Turn on the POWER switch. 2 Pre[...]

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    3-2 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 3 Insert the cassette until it clicks in place, then close the cassette lid. Checking the tape for slack Pressing in the reels lightly, turn them gently with your fingers in the directions shown below. If the reels will not move, there is no slack. Checking the tape for slack Window outward Insert the cassette[...]

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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-3 3 Unloading a cassette With the power supply on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid, then take out the cassette. If you are not going to insert another cassette, close the cassette lid. It is possible to take out the cassette and close the cassette lid unless the battery voltage drops below about 9 [...]

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    3-4 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure The following procedure prevents cassettes from being recorded inadvertently. Preventing accidental erasure Push the plug in. To reuse the cassette, return the plug to its original position.[...]

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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-5 3 3-2 Recor ding 3-2-1 Basic Procedure This section describes the basic procedure for shooting and recording. Before a shooting session, make the checks listed in Section 6-1 “Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting” (page 6-1) to ensure that the camcorder is functioning properly. Turning on the camcorder and [...]

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    3-6 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 4 After checking the points below load the cassette, and close the cassette lid. • The cassette is not set to write-protected. • There is no slack in the tape. Basic procedure for shooting : from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording After turning on the power and loading a ca[...]

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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-7 3 Shooting Follow the procedure below. Basic procedure for shooting : from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording 1 Push the AUTO W / B BAL switch to BLK to adjust the black balance. 2 Select the CC/ND filter to match the lighting conditions, and adjust the white balance. (Continued)[...]

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    3-8 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 When the black balance and white balance settings are already in memory: Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B. When the white balance setting is not in memory and you do not have enough time to adjust the white balance: Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST, then set the FILTER selector to B for an automatic white ba[...]

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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-9 3 3-2-2 Continuous Recording If the camcorder is in the recording pause mode, simply pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens continues recording at exactly the next frame. In other cases, you first need to position the tape at an appropriate point. When the camcorder is in th[...]

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    3-10 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 If you turn off the power during a recording pause Follow the procedure below to continue recording. Continuous recording after turning off the power during a recording pause 1 Turn on the power again. 2 Press the RET button on the lens. (Make sure that CAM RET. is set to OFF on the FUNCTION 2 / 2 page of the[...]

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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-11 3 Continuous recording in other cases After rewinding or fast forward, after removing the cassette, or on a tape that has been partially recorded, you can obtain a continuous recording by following the procedure below. Continuous recording after rewinding or fast forward, after removing the cassette, or on a ta[...]

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    3-12 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3 3-3 Checking the Recording — Playback By pressing the PLAY button, you can review any length of the recording in the viewfinder in black and white. There are two other ways to review the recording. • Recording review : You can see the last few seconds of the recording in the viewfinder in black and white.[...]

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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-13 3 3-3-2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor — Playback in Color Connect a color video monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector of the camcorder, and press the PLAY button. Color playback DVW-700 series VIDEO OUT Color video monitor Video input connector[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-1 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance Conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance be adjusted. The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases. • When the camcorder is first used • When the [...]

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    4-2 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance In automatic black balance mode, the black balance is adjusted after the black set is adjusted. The black shading can also be adjusted afterwards. Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu. Refer to the Maintenance Manual for informati[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-3 4 2 Push the AUTO W / B BAL switch to BLK, and release the switch. The switch returns to the center position, and the adjustment is completed. During adjustment, the following messages are displayed on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3). Message during adjustment .....................[...]

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    4-4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 The black balance adjustment ends in a few seconds with the message “BLACK : OK,” and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in memory. Notes • During the black balance adjustment, the iris is automatically closed. • During the black balance adjustment, the gain selection circui[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-5 4 Black balance adjustment error messages If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the black balance adjustment. If the error message occurs again, an internal check is necessary. Refer to the Maintenance Manual for information about this internal check. Note The black balance canno[...]

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    4-6 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 If a memory error occurs If the error message “: MEMORY : NG” flashes on the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, the black balance memory content has been lost. Adjust the black balance again. Contact your Sony representative if this message continues to a[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-7 4 2 Adjust the two-part FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions. The relationships between the various selector settings and filter selections are listed in the tables below. Inner filter knob setting and ND filter Inner filter knob setting ND filter 1 Straight through 2 1/4 ND 3 1/16 ND [...]

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    4-8 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 The white object must be within the rectangle and have an area of at least 10 % of the screen. Note Make sure there are no bright spots in the rectangle. AUTO W / B BAL switch 3 Place a white test card under the same lighting conditions as the subject to be shot, and zoom up to it. Alternativel[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-9 4 The switch returns to the center position, and the adjustment is completed. During adjustment, the message “WHITE : OP” is displayed on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3). The white balance adjustment ends in a second with the message “WHITE : OK”, and the adjustment setting[...]

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    4-10 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 If automatic white balance adjustment cannot be made If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, an error message will appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3). Possible messages are listed below. White balance adjustment error messages Err[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-11 4 If you have no time to adjust the white balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. A white balance for each of the CC filter is automatically taken to correspond to the setting of the outer FILTER ring. White balance memory Values stored in memory are saved for about one week when the camcorder[...]

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    4-12 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter This section describes the shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter of the camcorder, and describes the procedure for selecting the shutter speed and mode. 4-2-1 Shutter Modes The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter an[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-13 4 Selectable shutter modes and speeds (continued) Super EVS (Super Enhanced Vertical Definition) DVW-700 / 700WS : 1/60 sec. (automatic setting) Improved vertical resolution. Flicker is less than in standard mode, but fast-moving objects are more blurred. DVW-700P / 700WSP : 1/50 sec. (automatic[...]

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    4-14 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed Use the SHUTTER selector to select a shutter mode or a standard-mode shutter speed. Use the CLS / ECS page of the setup menu to select a shutter speed in CLS / ECS mode. You can use the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setup menu to narrow the range of choic[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-15 4 3 Before the message from step 2 disappears, push the SHUTTER selector to SEL again and repeat until the desired mode or speed appears. Pushing the SHUTTER selector to SEL repeatedly allows you to cycle through the settings of mode and speed preselected on the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setup m[...]

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    4-16 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Setting the shutter speed in CLS or ECS mode Follow the procedure below. Setting the shutter speed in CLS or ECS mode 1 Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. (When this menu is first used,[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-17 4 CLEAR SCAN page (factory settings) While the CLEAR SCAN page is displayed, the camcorder is automatically set to CLS / ECS mode. 3 Press the UP button repeatedly to increment the frequency, or the DOWN button repeatedly to decrement it, until the desired frequency appears. The frequency switch[...]

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    4-18 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Changing the range of choice of shutter mode and speed settings You can reduce the time required to select the shutter mode and speed by narrowing the choice of settings in advance. This can be done by using the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setup menu. Follow the procedure below. Note The SHUTTER[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-19 4 SHUTTER SPEED page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the mode or shutter speed you want (or use the ITEM + UP / DOWN function). 4 • Press the UP button if you use the selected shutter mode or speed. • Press the DOWN b[...]

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    4-20 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to enable the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to obtain special effects. The reference value for the lens iris can be set within the following ran[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-21 4 • Press the DOWN button twice to close the iris by 0.5 stop. Two bars appear in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication. Opening or closing the lens iris When the RM-P9 Remote Control Unit is connected The IRIS control knob of the RM-P9 can be used for lens iris set[...]

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    4-22 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-4 Adjusting the Audio Level If you set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 / CH-2 switches to AUTO, the input levels for the corresponding channels are adjusted automatically. Follow the procedure below to manually adjust the level for both audio channels. Audio level manual adjustment 1 Set the AUDIO SEL[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-23 4 Adjusting the audio level of the microphone You can adjust the audio level input from the microphone for channels 1 and 2 by using the MIC AUDIO LEVEL control on the front of the camcorder. Microphone audio level adjustment 1 Set either or both AUDIO IN switches to FRONT as follows: • When u[...]

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    4-24 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4 Turn the MIC AUDIO LEVEL control on the front of the camcorder to adjust the audio level while seeing the audio level indication. • When the incoming audio level is normal, the nine bars from the bottom are on. • The second bar from the top may turn on occasionally, but do not allow the [...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-25 4 4-5 Setting the Time Data 4-5-1 Setting the User Bits Note If you are using the time code and the user bits, set the user bits first. Setting the time code first will cause an error because the time code generator stops while the user bits are being set. By setting the user bits (up to hexadec[...]

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    4-26 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 2 Set the F-RUN / R-RUN switch to SET. 3 Set the REAL TIME switch to OFF. 4 Set the user bits, using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons. SHIFT : Selects a digit to set. Each time you press it, the flashing column moves one to the right. ADVANCE : Increments the value of the flashing digit. Hexadeci[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-27 4 4-5-2 Setting the Time Code If you are using the time code and the user bits, set the user bits first. If you set the time code first, it will not be correct because the time code generator will stop while the user bits are being set. The time code setting range is from 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 to 23[...]

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    4-28 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 2 Set the PRESET / REGEN switch to PRESET. 3 Set the F-RUN / R-RUN switch to SET. 4 Set the REAL TIME switch to ON or OFF. 5 If you are using the DVW-700, set the DF / NDF switch. DF : Drop frame mode NDF : Non-drop frame mode 6 Using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons, set the time code. SHIFT : S[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-29 4 4 Press the RET button on the lens. This reads the previous recording, and synchronizes the internal time code generator, thus allowing the new time code recorded to follow on consecutively. 4-5-3 Saving the Real Time in the VITC Follow the procedure below to save the real time in the VITC. Sa[...]

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    4-30 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 2 Set the real time, using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons. 3 Set the REAL TIME switch to ON. The real time will be recorded in the VITC and the user bits in the LTC. By changing an internal setting, you can specify that the real time is recorded in the LTC and the user bits in the VITC. For mor[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-31 4 4-5-4 Synchronizing the Time Code You can synchronize the internal time code generator of this camcorder with an external generator for the regeneration of an external time code. You can also synchronize the time code generators of external VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder. C[...]

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    4-32 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Example 2 : Interconnecting a number of DVW-700 series camcorders for time code synchronization VIDEO OUT or TEST OUT 2) TC OUT TC IN GENLOCK IN 1) TC OUT VIDEO OUT or TEST OUT 2) GENLOCK IN 1) TC IN TC OUT VIDEO OUT or TEST OUT 2) To another camcorder to be synchronized ......................[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-33 4 Procedure for time code synchronization Follow the procedure below to synchronize the time code. Synchronizing the time code 1 Turn on the POWER switch. 2 Set the F-RUN / R-RUN switch to F-RUN. 3 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. (Continued)[...]

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    4-34 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4 Supply the time code to the TC IN connector and reference video signals that comply with the SMPTE (DVW-700 / 700WS) or EBU (DVW-700P / 700WSP) time code standard and are in the proper phase relationship to the GENLOCK IN connector (set GENLOCK to ON with the FUNCTION 2 / 2 page). This opera[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-35 4 Changing the power supply from the battery pack to an external power supply during time code synchronization To maintain a continuous power supply, connect the external power supply to the DC IN connector before removing the battery pack. You may lose time code synchronization if you remove th[...]

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    4-36 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-6 Setup Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen If the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch is set to ON, the setup menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. Use this setup menu to select settings and also to select which items are displayed on the viewfinder screen as well as how they are displayed.[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-37 4 Pages and functions of the setup menu (continued) Page number Page name F unction Reference 7 a) CLEAR SCAN Sets the CLS shutter speed. Section 4-2 “Setting the Electronic Shutter” 8 Sets the operation of the indicator. Section 4-7-2 “Setting the Indicator” ‘!’ LED 9 a) SETUP CARD [...]

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    4-38 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Note When the camcorder is connected to a remote control unit and is being controlled remotely, the SHUTTER SPEED, SETUP CARD, and LEVEL 5 / 9 pages and several pages of the engineer-oriented menu (AUTO SHADING, DCC ADJUSTMENT, MEASUREMENT MODE, and DATA RESET pages) are not displayed. For inf[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-39 4 4-6-2 Basic Use of the Setup Menu Use the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch, MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch, and the UP and DOWN buttons to manipulate the setup menu. Controls for use of the setup menu Follow the procedure below to use the setup menu. 1 Display the setup menu. 2 Select a page. 3 S[...]

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    4-40 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Displaying the setup menu. Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON to display the setup menu. The status display along the top and bottom disappears from the viewfinder screen, and the page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears. When this menu is first used, the l[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-41 4 (b) To start the menu from page B, set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON while holding the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch at CANCEL /PRST. Pages A and B are displayed alternately by repeating the sequence of operation (a) → closing the menu → operation (b) (or vice versa). Paging thr[...]

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    4-42 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Selecting an item Push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to ITEM. Every time you push this switch to ITEM, the cursor (arrow), which indicates the selected item, moves to the next item. Cursor movement sequence You can also move the cursor using the UP and DOWN buttons as follows: ITEM + UP[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-43 4 Decrementing a setting Press the DOWN button to decrement the setting of the selected item. Every time you press the DOWN button, the setting decrements by one step. Changing ON / OFF selection Press the UP button to select ON, or the DOWN button to select OFF. Canceling the settings and reset[...]

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    4-44 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Viewfinder screen BATT indicator 4-7 Indicators in the Vie wfinder The indicators of the status of the camcorder and the results of adjustments are arranged along the top and bottom edges of the viewfinder screen. 4-7-1 Layout of Indicators in the Viewfinder The indicators in the viewfinder ar[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-45 4 2 REC (recording) indicator This indicator lights in red during recording. It also warns by flashing. For more information, see Section 6-3 “Operating Warnings” (page 6-12). 3 BATT (battery) indicator This indicator starts to flash when the voltage of the battery connected to the camcorder[...]

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    4-46 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-7-2 Setting the Indicator Select the items to be indicated by the indicator from the ‘!’ LED page of the setup menu. Note that at the factory the ‘!’ page is not set for display. To access the ‘!’ LED page, either set the camcorder to engineer mode, or select the ‘!’ LED page[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-47 4 2 Push the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until the ‘!’ LED page shown below appears (or use the PAGE + UP / DOWN function). ‘!’ LED page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the desired item (or use [...]

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    4-48 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 5 To end the menu operation, return the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to OFF. The setup menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the current status of the camcorder appear along the top and bottom of the viewfinder.[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-49 4 4-8 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen The viewfinder screen displays not only the video picture but also characters and messages indicating the camcorder settings and operating status, a center marker, a safety zone marker, etc. When the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch is set to OFF, the ite[...]

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    4-50 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-8-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen All items that can be displayed on the viewfinder screen are shown below. Status display on the viewfinder screen 1 Extender indicator This indicator appears when a lens extender is used. 2 Zoom position indicator 1) This indicator in[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-51 4 4 Battery state indicator This indicator appears when an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum series battery is used and the amount of power remaining has fallen to a single- digit value. 5 Time code indicator This indicator indicates the time code. 6 Iris setting indicator 1) This indicator indicates a[...]

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    4-52 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 8 Audio level indicator This indicator indicates the level of the audio channel 1 if the AUDIO IND switch of the viewfinder is set to ON. This indicator roughly corresponds to the peak indication of the level meter of the internal VTR of a sine wave input as follows: Audio level indicator For [...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-53 4 !¡ White balance memory indicator This indicator indicates the currently selected white balance automatic adjustment memory. A : The WHITE BAL switch is set to A. B : The WHITE BAL switch is set to B. P : The WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST. M : The WHITE BAL switch of the RM-P9 Remote Contro[...]

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    4-54 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-8-2 Selecting the Display Items To select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen from the VF DISPLAY page, turn on or off the indication next to each item. Selection of the following items can be turned on or off on the VF DISPLAY page. • Display mode (For more information, see[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-55 4 1 Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. (When this menu is first used, the lowest-numbered page of the currently selected pages for configuring the menu appears). 2 Push the MENU ON / OFF [...]

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    4-56 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to specify whether that item is to appear on the viewfinder screen (ON) or not (OFF). To turn it ON : Press the UP button. To turn it OFF : Press the DOWN button. Note that pushing the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to CANCEL / PRST on this page has no effect. T[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-57 4 4-8-3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Messages You can limit or suppress the messages that give details of setting changes and adjustment progress and results by setting a display mode. The conditions under which messages are displayed and their correspondence with the [...]

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    4-58 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 a) This is also displayed for about 3 seconds when the camcorder is turned on. b) This is also displayed for about 3 seconds when the SHUTTER selector is set to ON. Changing the display mode The currently set display mode appears on the VF DISPLAY page of the setup menu. Follow the procedure b[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-59 4 4-8-4 Setting the Marker Display Use the MARKER 1 / 2 page of the setup menu to switch the display of the center and safety zone markers on or off and to select whether the area indicated by the safety zone marker is 80 % or 90 % of the screen area. Setting the marker display Follow the proced[...]

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    4-60 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 MARKER 1 / 2 page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the desired item (or use the ITEM + UP / DOWN function). 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to specify the setting for the selected item as follows: CENTER or SAFETY ZONE sel[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-61 4 Note that the CANCEL and PRESET functions can also be used for the SAFETY AREA, CENTER H, and CENTER V selections. If the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch is pressed twice to CANCEL / PRST, all the previous settings are canceled. If the switch is pressed twice more to CANCEL / PRST, the settin[...]

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    4-62 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Setting the camera ID Follow the procedure below to set the camera ID. Setting the camera ID 1 Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. (When this menu is first used, the lowest-numbered page[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-63 4 When the CAMERA ID page appears, the cursor is at the first character position. 3 Press the UP or DOWN button repeatedly to cycle through the character set until the desired character appears. Pressing the UP button cycles the character set in the sequence of space ( π ), alphabetic character[...]

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    4-64 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 5 To end the menu operation, return the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to OFF. The setup menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the current status of the camcorder appear along the top and bottom of the viewfinder. Deleting a character Follow the procedure below. D[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-65 4 2 Press the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to CANCEL / PRST. The character is deleted. 3 (1) To delete another character, move the cursor as follows: Moving to right : Press the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to ITEM. Moving to left : Press the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to CANCEL / [...]

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    4-66 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-9-2 “Selecting the Functions” 4-9 Adjustments and Settings From the Setup Menu The camcorder provides a menu for adjustments and settings. The basic method of using this setup menu was described in Section 4-6-2 “Basic Use of the Setup Menu” (page 4-39). This section elaborates how t[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-67 4 4-9-1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values Before using the camcorder, use the MASTER GAIN page of the setup 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. Setting the GAIN selector values Follow the procedure [...]

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    4-68 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 MARKER GAIN page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the desired position of the gain to change (LOW, MID, or HIGH) (or use the ITEM + UP / DOWN function). 4 Press the UP or DOWN button repeatedly until the desired gain app[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-69 4 5 To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to OFF. The setup menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the current status of the camcorder appear along the top and bottom of the viewfinder. 4-9-2 Selecting the Functions Use the FUNCTION 2 / 2 [...]

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    4-70 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 2 Push the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until the FUNCTION 2 / 2 page shown below appears (or use the PAGE + UP / DOWN function). FUNCTION 2 / 2 page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the item whose sett[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-71 4 FIELD / FRAME : Switches between field (FLD) / frame (FRM) for the method of charge accumulation at the CCD sensor. For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual. A. IRIS (automatic iris) OVERRIDE : Press the UP button to enable fine adjustment of the reference value of the automatic i[...]

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    4-72 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-9-3 Selecting the Test Output Use the TEST OUT page of the setup menu to select the type of video signal to be output from the TEST OUT connector. Selecting the test output Follow the procedure below to select the test output signal. Selecting the test output 1 Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE s[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-73 4 TEST OUT page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the desired output (or use the ITEM + UP / DOWN function). Note that the test output signal reverts to ENC (encoded) every time the camcorder is switched on. The R − G and[...]

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    4-74 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-9-4 Selecting the Aspect Ratio (DVW-700WS / 700WSP Only) Use the WIDE SCREEN page of the setup menu to select the aspect ratio of the video output signal and other related items. Selecting required functions Follow the procedure below to select the required function. Selecting the aspect rat[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-75 4 WIDE SCREEN page (factory settings) 3 Push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the item whose setting you want to change (or use the ITEM + UP / DOWN function). 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to change the setting of the selected item. 16:9 / 4:3 MOD[...]

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    4-76 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 “16:9” indicator on the color bar display “16:9” VF ID : To indicate 16:9 mode on the viewfinder screen, press the UP button (ON). The “16:9” indicator stays on in 16:9 mode. To turn off the indicator, press the down button (OFF).[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-77 4 Notes • When the BOX / 4:3 LIMITS setting is 4:3 and the 16:9 / 4:3 MODE setting is 16:9, the BOX CURSOR setting on the MARKER 2 / 2 page cannot be changed. • The LEVEL 1 / 9 page can be individually set for both 16:9 and 4:3 mode. To change the setting of another function, return to step [...]

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    4-78 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-10 Using the Setup Card You can save the contents of the setup menu in the supplied accessory “setup card” (inserted at the factory). This data enables rapid recreation of suitable setup conditions. 4-10-1 Handling the Setup Card The setup card can be inserted or removed from the camcord[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-79 4 Inserting the setup card Hold the setup card with the “SONY” logo facing you so you can read it, slide it into the insertion slot, then close the lid. Inserting the setup card Note Make sure that you can read the “SONY” logo when you insert the card. If there is some resistance when yo[...]

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    4-80 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 4-10-2 Using Data on the Setup Card The operations of saving data to the setup card and reading the saved data from the setup card are done from the SETUP CARD page of the setup menu. Note You cannot access the SETUP CARD page when a remote control unit is connected. Writing data to the setup [...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-81 4 2 Push the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until the SETUP CARD page shown below appears (or use the PAGE + UP / DOWN function). SETUP CARD page (factory settings) If no card is inserted, the message “CARD NOT INSERTED!” appears. Close the menu and insert a card. 3 Push the [...]

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    4-82 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 5 • To end writing data, push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to CANCEL / PRST. • To continue the writing of data, go on to step 6 . 6 Press the UP button. The displayed card ID and the setting data stored in the camcorder are written to the card. While the data is being written, the [...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-83 4 Updating the data If data is already saved on the card, a message asking whether or not that data is to be updated is displayed when the UP button is pressed in step 6 (page 4-82). The message is illustrated below. Press the UP button to update (overwrite) the data.[...]

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    4-84 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 Protecting saved data To protect data that has been saved on a setup card, set WRITE PROTECT on the SETUP CARD page to ON in advance. Nothing will be written to the card when the UP button is pressed in step 6 (page 4- 82). Follow the procedure below. Protecting saved data 1 Move the cursor to[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-85 4 If data cannot be written Data cannot be written if one of the following error messages appears when the UP button is pressed in step 6 (page 4-82). Data write error messages Error message CARD NOT INSERTED! WRITE PROTECTED! WRITE ERROR! (flashing) Reason No setup card is inserted. WRITE PROTE[...]

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    4-86 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 2 Push the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until the SETUP CARD page shown below appears (or use the PAGE + UP / DOWN function). SETUP CARD page (factory settings) If no card is inserted, the message “CARD NOT INSERTED!” message appears. Close the menu and insert a card. 3 P[...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-87 4 5 • To end reading data, push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to CANCEL / PRST. • To continue the reading of data, go on to step 6 . Note The data and the card ID read from the card overwrite the data stored in the camcorder. Before going on to step 6 , re-check the card ID and decide[...]

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    4-88 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 If data cannot be read Data cannot be read if one of the following error messages appears when the UP button is pressed in step 6 (page 4-87). Data read error messages Error message CARD NOT INSERTED! READ ERROR! (flashing) CARD DATA NG! (flashing) Reason No setup card is inserted. Circuit or [...]

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    Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-89 4 3 Press the UP or DOWN button repeatedly to cycle through the character set until the desired character appears. If you press the UP button, the character set cycles in the sequence of space ( π ), alphabetic characters A to Z, numerals 0 to 9, then symbols. If you press the DOWN button, the [...]

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    4-90 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4 6 To end writing the ID, press the UP button; to return and correct the ID, press the DOWN button. If you press the UP button, the message disappears. If you press the DOWN button, the message disappears and the cursor reappears above the left-most character of the card ID (return to the statu[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-1 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-1 Power Supply You need to power on the camcorder for the flange focal length adjustment, viewfinder focus and screen adjustment, etc., which are described later. The following power supplies can be used with the camcorder. • A BP-L60 / L90 lithium-ion battery pack • An NP-1B /[...]

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    5-2 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 Attaching the battery pack 1 Press the battery pack against the back of the camcorder, aligning the side line of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder. 2 Slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder. Back of camcorder BP-L60 / L90 Matching line[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-3 5 Detaching the battery pack Detaching the battery pack Holding the button in, pull the battery pack up.[...]

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    5-4 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-1-2 Using an NP-1B / 1A Battery Pack The camcorder will operate continuously for about 40 minutes with an NP-1B / 1A Battery Pack. Use of this battery pack requires a DC-L1 Battery Adaptor (not supplied). Before use, charge the battery pack with a BC-1WD Battery Charger for about 1 hour. For more informati[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-5 5 2 Mount the DC-L1 Battery Adaptor on the back of the camcorder. Using two NP-1B / 1A Battery Packs simultaneously For long shooting sessions, attach a DC-520 Battery Adaptor (not supplied) to a DC-L1 Battery Adaptor. The camcorder will operate continuously for about 80 minutes. For more information, refer to[...]

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    5-6 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-1-3 Using a BP-90A / 90 Battery Pack The camcorder will operate for about 120 minutes with a BP- 90A / 90 Battery Pack. Use of this battery pack requires a DC-L90 Battery Adaptor (not supplied). Before use, charge the battery pack with a BC-210 / 210CE / 410 / 410CE Battery Charger for about 2 hours. For m[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-7 5 2 Mount the DC-L90 Battery Adaptor on the back of the camcorder. 5-1-4 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to Dead Batteries If you use both an internal battery pack and an external battery connected to the DC IN connector at the same time, you can avoid breaks in operation due to the dead batteries. When the e[...]

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    5-8 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 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 internal battery pack is loaded and an external battery is connected to the DC IN connector, the external batt[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-9 5 5-1-6 Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System and Ultralight System You can equip the camcorder with a special battery mount which the Anton Bauer Corporation has developed for its Intelligent Battery System and Ultralight System. • Intelligent Battery System : With an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum s[...]

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    5-10 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder For maximum viewing convenience, you can adjust the viewfinder position in the left-right and backward-forward directions. 5-2-1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position Adjusting the position to left or right Adjusting the position to left or right 1 Loosen the viewfinder left-right p[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-11 5 Adjusting the position backward or forward Adjusting the position backward or forward 1 Loosen the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever. 2 Slide the viewfinder longitudinally to the most convenient position. 3 Tighten the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever. Using the viewfinder with your left eye By[...]

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    5-12 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 2 Detach the slide guide from the viewfinder. 3 Attach the left-eye shooting slide guide (Part No. A-8262-535-A) with the screws removed in step 2 . 4 Reattach the viewfinder to the camcorder. Slide guide Left-eye shooting slide guide (Part No. A-8262-535-A)[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-13 5 5-2-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen Adjusting the viewfinder focus Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest. Adjusting the viewfinder focus Adjusting the viewfinder screen Adjust the brightness, contrast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the controls shown[...]

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    5-14 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder Detaching the viewfinder 1 Point the viewfinder barrel up or down. 2 Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring. 3 Holding the viewfinder stopper up, slide the viewfinder in the direction indicated by the arrow and detach it. 4 Remove the viewfinder cable and microphone[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-15 5 The viewfinder rotation bracket By fitting a BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (not supplied), you can rotate the viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder. For more information, refer to the BKW-401 manual. Using the BKW-401 Viewfind[...]

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    5-16 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-2-4 Detaching the Eyepiece Removing the eyepiece gives a clearer view of the screen from further away. It is also easy to remove dust from the viewfinder screen and mirror when the eyepiece is detached. 1 Turn the eyepiece locking ring fully counterclockwise, to line up the red marks on the locking ring a[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-17 5 Reattaching the eyepiece 1 Align the mark on the eyepiece locking ring with the one on the viewfinder barrel. 2 Align the mark on the eyepiece end (see step 2 in the illustration for eyepiece detachment) with those on the eyepiece locking ring and viewfinder barrel. Then insert the eyepiece into the viewfin[...]

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    5-18 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-3 Mounting the Lens Follow the procedure below to mount the lens. For information about using the lens, refer to the lens manual. Mounting the lens 1 Push the lens locking lever up and remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount. 2 Align the center slot in the lens mount with the center pin on the lens,[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-19 5 5-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length If the lens does 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 f[...]

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    5-20 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5 Point the camera at the chart, and focus on it. 6 Set the zoom to wide angle. 7 Turn the Ff ring until the chart is in focus, being careful not to disturb the focus ring. 8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto. 9 Tighten the Ff ring fixing screws.[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-21 5 5-5 Audio Input System 5-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone You can use the supplied microphone either detached from or attached to the camcorder. Using the microphone detached from the camcorder Using the microphone detached from the camcorder Note When using the supplied microphone with an extension cable,[...]

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    5-22 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 Using the microphone attached to the camcorder 1 Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder. 2 Place the microphone in the microphone holder. Microphone holder Place the microphone in the holder so that “UP” is at the top. Close the microphone holder. Tighten the screw.[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-23 5 3 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector, and set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired recording channel to FRONT. Connect to the MIC IN connector.[...]

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    5-24 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-5-2 Using an External Microphone You can connect up to two external microphones, using the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 connectors. When you use an external power supply type microphone, set the LINE / MIC / + 48 V ON selector for the appropriate AUDIO IN connector to + 48 V ON. If a microphone you use is not t[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-25 5 Using an external microphone attached to the camcorder You can attach an external microphone to the camcorder by using a CAC-12 Microphone Holder (not supplied). Additionally, by using a CRS-3P Cradle Suspension (not supplied), you can reduce the mechanical vibration noise from the VTR, and can also attach [...]

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    5-26 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 2 Remove the external microphone holder attachment screws. 3 Attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder. Screws removed in step 2 CAC-12[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-27 5 4 Open the CAC-12 and remove the microphone adaptor. 5 Mount the assembly from step 1 in the CAC-12. Loosen the screw. Microphone adaptor Open the CAC-12. Close the CAC-12. Tighten the screw. (Continued)[...]

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    5-28 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 6 Mount the microphone into the cradle suspension. 7 Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN connector for channel 1 or 2. Set the corresponding AUDIO IN switch to REAR. Set the LINE / MIC / + 48 V ON selector to + 48 V ON or MIC in accordance with the type of the microphone power supply. Notes • You[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-29 5 5-5-3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) Use of a Sony wireless microphone system requires a WRR-28H / 28M / 28L / 810A / 860A UHF Portable Tuner. Attach the tuner to the camcorder as shown below. (The following example uses the WRR-28M.) Refer to the UHF portable tuner ma[...]

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    5-30 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 2 Mount the tuner on the metal fitting. 3 Connect the tuner power cord to the DC OUT connector of the camcorder, and the audio output cable to the AUDIO IN connector for channel 1 or 2. WRR-28M DC OUT Set the LINE / MIC / + 48 V ON selector for the appropriate channel to MIC. Set the AUDIO IN switch for the[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-31 5 Using an NP-1B / 1A or a BP-90A / 90 Battery Pack Before attempting the following attachment, make sure that an NP-1B / 1A Battery Pack is contained in the DC-L1 Battery Adaptor or that a BP- 90A / 90 Battery Pack is contained in the DC-L90 Battery Adaptor. 1 Attach the BETACAM holder kit supplied with the [...]

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    5-32 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 3 Connect the tuner power cord to the DC OUT connector of the camcorder, and the audio output cable to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector. AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 DC OUT Set the LINE / MIC / + 48 V ON selector for the appropriate channel to MIC. Set the AUDIO IN switch for the appropriate channel to REAR.[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-33 5 5-5-4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment Connect the audio output connector of the audio equipment that supplies the line input signal to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector. Line input connection 50440 Audio equipment AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 Set the AUDIO IN switch for the appropriate channel to REAR. Set[...]

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    5-34 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-6 Tripod Mounting You can easily mount and dismount the camcorder on a tripod by using the supplied tripod adaptor. 1 Attach the tripod adaptor to the tripod. 2 Mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor. Tripod adaptor Camera mount Select the screw hole in the tripod adaptor that fits the screw on your tr[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-35 5 Removing the camcorder from the tripod adaptor Removing the camcorder from the tripod adaptor Note The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed. If this happens, press the red button against the lever a second time and move the lever as shown below until the [...]

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    5-36 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below. Attaching the shoulder strap Shoulder strap post[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-37 5 Attaching the shoulder strap Removing the shoulder strap Clip Pull up on the strap to lock the fitting. Removing Press here to release. Attaching[...]

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    5-38 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position You can shift the shoulder pad from its center position backward or forward by up to 10 mm (3/8 inch). This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder. Adjusting the shoulder pad position 1 Loosen the two screws. 2 Slide[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-39 5 5-9 Putting On the Rain Co ver Attach the rain cover as illustrated below. This cover is so designed that you can change cassettes, reach the controls, and mount the camcorder on a tripod with the cover on. When attaching the shoulder strap, pass it through these sleeves and fasten the drawstrings. Insert y[...]

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    5-40 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 Front When connecting external equipment, pass the connection cables through this sleeve and fasten the drawstrings. When not using this sleeve, fold it onto the velcro tape at the bottom of the rain cover. Change the BP-90A / 90 Battery Packs through this sleeve. To attach a WRR-28H / 28M / 28L / 810A / 86[...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-41 5 Front Back Close the velcro tape. Front Back You can mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor through these holes. Rain cover bottom[...]

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    5-42 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5 5-10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit Connecting the RM-P9 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) enables remote control of the principal camera functions. Turning the POWER switch of the camcorder to ON when the RM-P9 is connected to the REMOTE connector, automatically puts the camcorder into remote control [...]

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    Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-43 5 Notes on RM-P9 operation The functions and use of some switches and controls on the RM-P9 depend on the camera that is connected. In the RM-P9 Operation and Maintenance Manual those switches and controls are explained separately for each camera. For operation of the RM-P9 connected to one of the DVW-700 ser[...]

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    Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 6 Maintenance 6-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting Check the functions of the camcorder before setting out for a shooting session, preferably by operating the camcorder together with a color video monitor. 6-1-1 Preparations for Testing Follow the procedure below. Preparations for testing 1 Load a fully charged batter[...]

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    6-2 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 4 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. 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 cam[...]

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    Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-3 6 Testing the viewfinder 1 Adjust the position of the viewfinder. 2 Check that the color bars are displayed in the viewfinder, and adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST, and PEAKING controls to give the best color bar display. Also check that the message “BARS” flashes on the center of the viewfinder screen. 3 (1) Set the MENU O[...]

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    6-4 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 5 Check each of the following operations, and make sure that the indicator lights if the corresponding item has been turned on in the ‘!’ LED page. (1) Set the gain to anything but 0 dB by the GAIN selector and on the MASTER GAIN page of the setup menu. (2) Set the SHUTTER selector to ON. (3) Set the WHITE BAL switch[...]

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    Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-5 6 Testing the iris and zoom functions 1 Set the zoom to automatic zoom mode and check that the power zoom operates correctly. 2 Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the zoom functions manually. 3 Set the iris to automatic adjustment mode and point the camera at objects of different brightness. Check that the automati[...]

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    6-6 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-1-3 Testing the VTR Perform tests (1) to (6) consecutively in the given order. (1) Testing the tape transport functions 1 Set the VTR SAVE / STBY switch to SAVE and check that the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder goes on. 2 Set the VTR SAVE / STBY switch to STBY and check that the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfind[...]

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    Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-7 6 10 Hold down the REW button to rewind the tape for a while, then press the PLAY button. Check that the rewind and playback functions operate normally. 11 Press the STOP button and press the F FWD button. Check that the fast forward function operates normally. (2) Testing the automatic audio level adjusting functions 1 Se[...]

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    6-8 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 (4) Testing the earphone and speaker 1 Set the VTR SAVE / STBY switch to STBY. 2 Turn the MONITOR control and check that the speaker volume changes accordingly. 3 Connect an earphone to the EARPHONE jack. Check that the speaker sound is cut off and that you can hear the sound from the microphone in the earphone. 4 Turn t[...]

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    Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-9 6 (6) Checking the functions of the user bits and time code 1 Set the user bits as required. For more information, see Section 4-5-1 “Setting the User Bits” (page 4-25). 2 Set the time code. For more information, see Section 4-5-2 “Setting the Time Code” (page 4- 27). 3 Set the F-RUN / R-RUN switch to R-RUN. 4 Pres[...]

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    6-10 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 6-2 Maintenance 6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads To clean the video heads, always use a Sony BCT-D12CL Cleaning Cassette. Carefully follow the instructions given with the cleaning cassette, as incorrect or excessive use could damage the video heads. 6-2-2 Cleaning the Viewfinder • Use a dust blower to clean the CRT scre[...]

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    Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-11 6 2 Remove the eyecup from the eyecup holder. 3 Remove the protecting filter together with the packing ring from inside the eyecup holder. 4 Detach the protecting filter from the packing ring. Fog-proof filter Depending on the temperature and humidity, the protecting filter may mist because of vapor or your breath. To ens[...]

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    6-12 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 Display panel Warning / indication RF Flashing / continuous Continuous a) Indicators : Continuous : 1 flash / s. WARNING REC / tally BATT : 2 flashes / s. : 4 flashes / s. a) : 1 beep / s. : 4 beeps / s. Warning sound SERVO Continuous HUMID Continuous Continuous a) b) SLACK Continuous TAPE c) Flashing a) TAPE and E Cont[...]

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    Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-13 6 Corrective action Problem VTR action Clean the heads. If recording is still substandard, turn off the power and consult your Sony representative. Video head gap clogged or problem in recording circuit. After clogged head is detected, recording continues but is substandard. Turn off the power and consult your Sony repres[...]

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    6-14 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 Notes on CCD Image Sensors Vertical smear Smear tends to be produced when an extremely bright object is being shot; it is more likely to occur with a faster electronic shutter speed. Vertical smear Aliasing When patterns of stripes or lines are shot, they may appear jagged. Vertical tails show on the image. Bright objec[...]

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    Appendix A-1 A Specifications Power voltage 12 + 5.0 − 1.0 V DC Power consumption 28 W (12 V DC supply, when recording) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating humidity 25 % to 85 % (relative humidity) Storage temperature − 20°C to + 60°C ( − 4°F to + 140°F) Mass Approx. 7 kg (15 lb 7 oz) (with lens, cassette and B[...]

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    A-2 Appendix A Video Camera Section General Imager 2 / 3 -inch frame interline-transfer type Hyper HAD 1000 CCD Imager Configuration RGB, 3 CCDs Spectral system F 1.4 prism system (with quartz filter) Built-in filters CC filter A : Cross filter B : 3200 K C : 4300 K D : 6300 K ND filter 1 : Straight through 2 : 1 / 4 ND 3 : 1 / 16 ND 4 : 1 / 64 ND [...]

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    Appendix A-3 A Lens mount Special bayonet type Sensitivity 89.9 % reflection chart, 2000 lx (F8 standard) Minimum illumination 1.9 lx (at F 1.4, + 30 dB gain) S / N DVW-700 / 700WS : 62 dB (Y typical) DVW-700P / 700WSP : 60 dB (Y typical) Horizontal resolution DVW-700 / 700P : 850 or more TV lines (at center) DVW-700WS / 700WSP : 680 TV lines (16:9[...]

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    A-4 Appendix A Viewfinder CRT 1 1 / 2 -inch monochrome, quick start type Horizontal resolution DVW-700 / 700P : 600 TV lines (at center) DVW-700WS / 700WSP : 450 TV lines (16:9 mode) (at center) 600 TV lines (4:3 mode) (at center) Eyepiece magnification exceeds that of the DVW- 700 / 700P. VTR Section General Usable cassettes 1 / 2 -inch Digital BE[...]

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    Appendix A-5 A Video (with standard playback machine) Bandwidth L uminance 0 to 5.75 MHz + 0.5 − 0.7 dB Chrominance (R − Y, B − Y) 0 to 2.75 MHz + 0.5 − 0.7 dB S / N L uminance 62 dB min. Differential gain 2 % max. Differential phase 1° max. K-factor (2T pulse) 1 % max. Y / C delay 15 ns max. Audio (with standard playback machine) Frequenc[...]

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    A-6 Appendix A GENLOCK IN (BNC type) 1.0 V p-p, 75 Ω TC IN (BNC type) 0.5 V to 18 V p-p, 10 k Ω Signal outputs VIDEO OUT (BNC type) 1.0 V p-p, 75 Ω , unbalanced TEST OUT (BNC type) 1.0 V p-p, 75 Ω , unbalanced (internally connected with REMOTE connector) AUDIO OUT (XLR, 3-pin, male) 0 dBm TC OUT (BNC type) 1.0 V p-p, 75 Ω EARPHONE (minija[...]

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    Appendix A-7 A Supplied Accessories Microphone (super cardioid directional, external power supply type) (1) Tripod adaptor (VCT-14) (1) Shoulder strap (1) Rain cover (1) Setup card (BSC-1) (1) Carrying case (LC-777) (1) (only with DVW-700P / 700WSP) Tuner metal fitting (1) Operation Manual (1) Maintenance Manual Part 1 1) (1) Recommended Additional[...]

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    A-8 Appendix A Viewfinder and related equipment Fog-proof filter (Part No. 1-547-341-11) Lens assembly (farsighted) ( − 2.8 D to + 2.0 D) (Part No. A-8262-537-A) Lens assembly (low magnification) ( − 3.6 D to − 0.8 D) (Part No. A- 8262-538-A) Lens assembly (standard magnification with special compensation for aberrations) ( − 3.6 D to + 0.4[...]

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    Appendix A-9 A WRT-27 UHF Transmitter BTA-27 UHF Portable Tuner Attachment Kit Equipment for maintenance and easier handling BCT-D12CL Cleaning Cassette LC-777 Carrying Case 1) LC-304SFT Soft Carrying Case EX-410 Extension Board Maintenance Manual Part 2 2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. ............................[...]

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    A-10 Appendix A Glossary Aliasing Distortion of the signal caused by overlap of the baseband signal and the lower sideband signal when the signal is demodulated. Bayonet mount A type of lens mount. The lens can be inserted into the lens mount and quickly locked in place by simply rotating the lens locking ring. Black balance adjustment To balance t[...]

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    Appendix A-11 A Color bar signal A test signal which can be displayed as vertical bars of different colors on a color video monitor. This signal is used to check chrominance functions of color television and video systems such as cameras and monitors. Color temperature The temperature in Kelvins (K) to represent the color of a light source, determi[...]

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    A-12 Appendix A Diopter A measure of lens power ; its unit is the reciprocal of 1 m (3.28 ft). A diopter lens is a simple supplementary lens placed over the main camera lens to alter its effective focal length. Drop frame mode SMPTE time code runs at 30 frames / second, while the NTSC color television system runs at about 29.97 frames / second. Thi[...]

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    Appendix A-13 A ENG Electronic News Gathering. The use of electronic equipment such as portable video cameras, VTRs, and sound equipment for the production of daily news stories and short documentaries. Ff See Flange focal length. FIT Frame Interline Transfer. A type of CCD imager featuring substantially reduced vertical smear. See also CCD and Ver[...]

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    A-14 Appendix A Horizontal resolution The capability of a video camera or a display unit to preserve detail in the horizontal direction. Usually expressed as the number of vertical lines which can be distinguished in the reproduced image of a test chart. Hunting Repeated brightening and darkening of an image resulting from repeated response to auto[...]

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    Appendix A-15 A Sawtooth waveform A form of signal resembling the teeth of a saw. A video signal having a sawtooth waveform is used to check linearity and other characteristics of video amplifiers. Shutter speed The length of time for which the shutter stays open. The higher the shutter speed, the more clearly a moving object can be shot. Smear See[...]

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    A-16 Appendix A User bits A total of 32 bits are provided in the time code which the user can use to record such information as date, scene number, or reel number on video tape. Vertical smear A bright vertical line which appears on the screen when shooting a very bright object with a CCD camera. Also called smear. Video gain Amount of amplificatio[...]

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    Appendix A-17 A Zebra pattern In a video camera, striped patterns which appear in the viewfinder screen to indicate areas of the image where the video level is higher than a certain value. If a zebra pattern appears on the skin when the object is a human being, that is a correct exposure. Zoom To gradually change the field of view of a camera lens [...]

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    Index I-1 AUDIO OUT connector 2-8 Audio level indicator 4-52 AUDIO SELECT CH-1 / CH-2 switches 2-8 AUTO W / B BAL switch 2-22, 4-3, 4-8 Automatic iris closing 4-20 opening 4-20 B Back tally indicator 2-35 Back tally switch 2-35 BATT indicator 4-45 Battery Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System 5-9 state indicator 4-51 Battery adaptor DC-L1 1-5, 5-4[...]

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    I-2 Index BC-210 / 210CE / 410 / 410CE Battery Charger 1-5, 5-6 BC-L100 / L100CE Battery Charger 1-5, 5-1 BETACAM holder kit 5-31 BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket 1-5, 5-15 Black balance and black set adjusting black shading 4-4 error messages 4-5 memory 4-5 BP-90A / 90 Battery Pack 1-5, 5-6 BP-L60 / L90 Battery Pack 1-5, 5-1 BREAKER button 2-2 [...]

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    Index I-3 DIAG button 2-35 Diopter adjustment ring 2-17, 5-13 Display display mode and message 4-57 indicators 2-37 markers 4-59 setup menu 4-40 status 2-37 warnings 2-37 DOWN button 2-28 Dynamic Contrast Control 2-20 E Earphone testing 6-8 EARPHONE jack 2-14 E-E sound 2-13 EJECT button 2-26 Electronic shutter See shutter. Error messages about blac[...]

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    I-4 Index HUMID indicator 2-38, 3-5, 6-1, 6-12 I, J, K Indicators in the viewfinder 4-44 Iris automatic adjustment 4-20 automatic closing 4-20 automatic opening 4-20 changing the reference value 4-20 testing 6-5 Iris setting indicator 4-51 L Lens locking lever 2-4 mount 2-4 mount cap 2-4 mounting 5-18 LENS connector 2-4 Lighting (shooting) conditio[...]

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    Index I-5 See also Battery and Power Supply. O Operation status warning indicator 4-45 setting 4-46 Operation warnings 6-12 OUTPUT / DCC selector 2-20 P, Q Parts and controls accessory attachments 2-3 audio functions 2-5 power supply 2-1 setup menu operating section 2-27 shooting and record / playback functions 2-15 time code system 2-29 warnings a[...]

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    I-6 Index REMOTE connector 2-22 RESET button 2-32 REW button and indicator 2-26 RF indicator 2-38, 6-12 RM-P9 Remote Control Unit 1-4, 4-21, 5-42 S Safety zone marker 2-16, 4-53 Selecting the functions 4-69 Selecting the display items 4-54 Self-diagnosis indicator 4-50 SERVO indicator 2-38, 6-12 Setting up adjusting the flange focal length 5-19 adj[...]

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    Index I-7 selecting mode and speed 4-14 setting the electronic shutter 4-12 shutter modes 4-12 SHUTTER selector 2-22 Shutter speed and mode indicator 4-52 SLACK indicator 2-38, 6-12 Spare indicators 4-44 Speaker 2-13 testing 6-8 Specifications A-1 STOP button 2-26 Storing the camcorder 1-6, 5-10 Super EVS mode 4-13 System configuration 1-4 T Tape r[...]

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    I-8 Index resetting 2-32 setting 4-25 synchronizing 4-33 Tripod mount 2-4 Tripod mounting 5-34 tripod adaptor 5-34 U UHF portable tuner (WRR-28H / 28M / 28L / 810A / 860A) 1-5, 5-29 UP button 2-28 User bits displaying 2-31, 2-39 resetting 2-31 setting 4-25 storing the setting in memory 4-26 testing 6-9 V Video gain selecting 4-67 head cleaning 6-10[...]

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    Index I-9 display panel indications 2-37 operation warnings 6-12 parts and controls 2-37 viewfinder screen displays 4-44, 4-50, 6-12 warning sound 2-11, 6-12 See also Display. WHITE BAL switch 2-20, 4-6 White balance adjusting 4-6 error messages 4-10 memory 4-11 White balance memory indicator 4-53 WRR-28H / 28M / 28L / 810A / 860A UHF Portable Tune[...]

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    Sony Corporation B & P Company Printed in Japan 2002.03.13 ©1994 DVW-700 DVW-700P DVW-700WS DVW-700WSP (UC / EK, ) 3-184-832- 03 (1)[...]