Sony DSR-390L, DSR-390PL, DSR-390K1, DSR-390PK1, DSR-390K2, DSR-390PK2, DSR-570WSL, DSR-570WSPL Camcorder User manual

Digital Camcorder

Operating Instructions

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

Note

The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the DSR-390/570WS series of digital camcorders

(English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and

Spanish versions).

For more details, see page 14 “Using the CD-ROM

Manual.”

DSR-390L/390PL

DSR-390K1/390PK1

DSR-390K2/390PK2

DSR-570WSL/570WSPL



2003 Sony Corporation

3-776-646-12(1)

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the top.

Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

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. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

AVERTISSEMENT

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé.

Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.

WARNUNG

Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, darf das Gerät weder Regen noch

Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.

Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie

Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.

Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type.

Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.

ADVARSEL

Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare.

Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.

Brukt batteri returneres apparatleverandøren.

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.

Använd samma batterityp eller en likvärdig typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.

Kassera använt batteri enligt gällande föreskrifter.

VAROITUS

Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.

Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin.

Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

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For customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of

FCC Rules.

Für Kunden in Europa (nur DSR-390PL/390PK1/390PK2/

570WSPL)

Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die

EMV-Direktive (89/336/EEC) der EG-Kommission. Die

Erfüllung dieser Direktive bedeutek Konformität für die folgenden Europäischen Normen:

• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Interferenz (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Empfindlichkeit

(Immunität)

Dieses Produkt ist für den Einsatz unter folgenden elektromagnetischen Bedingungen ausgelegt:

E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem

Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und

E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).

For the customers in Europe (DSR-390PL/390PK1/

390PK2/570WSPL only)

This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC

Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the

European Community.

Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards:

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)

This product is intended for use in the following

Electromagnetic Environment(s):

E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3

(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.

TV studio).

Pour les clients européens (DSR-390PL/390PK1/390PK2/

570WSPL seulement)

Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) (89/336/CEE)

émise par la Commission de la Communauté européenne.

La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux normes européennes suivantes:

• EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)

• EN55103-2: Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)

Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements électromagnétiques suivants:

E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère),

E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).

Note about laser beams

Laser beams can damage the CCDs of this camcorder. In environments where laser beams are used, be careful to prevent the laser beams from striking the surfaces of the

CCDs.

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Chapter 1

Overview

Chapter 2

Fitting and

Connections

Product Configurations .................................................... 9

Features ........................................................................... 10

Features of the DSR-390/390P/570WS/570WSP Camera

Section .......................................................................... 10

Features of the DSR-570WS/570WSP Camera Section ... 12

Features of VCR Section ................................................... 12

Other Features ................................................................... 13

Using the CD-ROM Manual ............................................. 14

CD-ROM System Requirements ....................................... 14

Preparations ....................................................................... 14

To Read the CD-ROM Manual .......................................... 14

Location and Function of Parts ..................................... 15

Front View ......................................................................... 15

Right Side View ................................................................. 16

Left and Upper View ......................................................... 26

Rear and Bottom ................................................................ 28

VCL-716BX Zoom Lens (for DSR-390K2/390PK2) ....... 30

VCL-719BX Zoom Lens (for DSR-390K1/390PK1) ....... 32

DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder ............................................. 35

Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery ............... 37

Fitting the Lens ............................................................... 39

Using Accessories .......................................................... 41

Using the Viewfinder ......................................................... 41

Fitting the 5-inch Electronic Viewfinder ........................... 42

Fitting to a Tripod .............................................................. 42

Using an Optional Microphone ......................................... 43

Using a Video Light ........................................................... 44

Fitting the Shoulder Strap ................................................. 45

Connecting to Audio System ............................................. 46

Connecting a CA-370 Intercom Adaptor .......................... 48

Using the Optional LC-DS500 Carrying Case .................. 49

Using the Optional LC-DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case ... 49

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Chapter 2

Fitting and

Connections

(Continued)

Chapter 3

Shooting

Connections .................................................................... 50

Connecting a Number of Camcorders ............................... 50

Connecting an External VCR ............................................ 51

Connecting an i.LINK Digital Cassette Recorder ............. 51

Connecting a Camera Control Unit ................................... 52

Power Supply ................................................................... 53

Using a BP-L40A/IL75/M50/M100 Battery Pack ............ 53

Using an AC Adaptor ........................................................ 55

Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System ........... 55

Basic Procedure for Shooting ........................................ 57

Using the DynaLatitude Function ..................................... 58

Recording ........................................................................ 59

Usable Cassettes ................................................................ 59

Recording on the Internal VCR ......................................... 60

Recording External Video Signals ..................................... 64

Recording on an External VCR Using the VTR/CCU

Connector (26-pin) or DV OUT Connector ................. 64

Back Space Editing ......................................................... 67

Starting Back Space Editing at Any Tape Position ........... 67

Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space

Editing .......................................................................... 68

Using the Freeze Mix Function ......................................... 69

Playback — Checking Recorded Contents ................... 70

Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately After

Shooting — Recording Review .................................... 70

Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder ........... 70

Viewing Color Playback .................................................... 70

Setting Time Values ......................................................... 71

Setting the User Bit Value ................................................. 72

Setting the Time Code Value ............................................. 73

Synchronization With External Time Code Signals

— Gen-Lock ................................................................ 75

ClipLink Shooting ........................................................... 77

Setting Editing Points While Shooting .............................. 79

Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode ........................... 81

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Chapter 4

Viewfinder Screen

Indications and

Menus

Viewfinder Screen Indications ....................................... 85

Changing the Viewfinder Display ..................................... 85

Viewfinder Normal Indications ....................................... 87

Status Indications .............................................................. 90

Viewfinder Basic Menu ................................................... 92

Basic Menu Operations ..................................................... 92

Contents and Settings of Each Menu Page ........................ 92

Viewfinder Advanced Menu ............................................ 98

Advanced Menu Operations .............................................. 98

Contents and Settings of Each Menu Page ...................... 100

Video Output and Viewfinder Picture (DSR-570WS/

570WSP only) ............................................................ 107

Setup Files ..................................................................... 108

Calling up a Setup File .................................................... 108

Changing File Settings .................................................... 110

Saving File Settings ......................................................... 110

Using SetupNavi and SetupLog ................................... 113

Setting Up the Camera Using Data Recorded on Tape ... 113

Recording the Menu Settings Onto a Tape ...................... 114

Viewing SetupLog Data .................................................. 115

Chapter 5

Adjustments and

Settings

Setting on the VCR Section — VCR Menu ................... 117

VCR Menu Operation .................................................... 118

Basic Operation ............................................................... 118

Menu 101 Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar ... 119

Menu 201 Checking the Total Operating (Power-On)

Hours .......................................................................... 119

Menu 204 Selecting Frame Mode (DF/NDF) for Time

Code (for DSR-390/570WS only) .............................. 119

Menu 206 Selecting Battery Capacity Indication .......... 120

Menu 207 Setting Standby-On Period ........................... 120

Menu 210 Using Auto-Check Function .......................... 121

Menu 211 Selecting ClipLink Function ......................... 123

Menu 212 Selecting Audio Recording Mode ................. 123

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Adjustments and

Settings

(Continued)

Appendix

Menu 213 Selecting Audio Reference Level .................. 124

Menu 214 Setting Fade-In/Fade-Out for the Audio

Recording Start and Stop Points ................................ 124

Menu 220 Using Setup Add

(for DSR-390/570WS only) ....................................... 125

Menu 221 Using Setup Remove

(for DSR-390/570WS only) ....................................... 125

White Balance Adjustment ........................................... 126

Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value in

Memory ...................................................................... 126

Using the Preset White Balance Settings ........................ 127

Light Sources and Color Temperature ............................. 128

Using the ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)

Function ..................................................................... 128

Black Balance Adjustment ........................................... 129

Shutter Settings ............................................................ 130

Viewfinder Screen Adjustments .................................. 132

Adjusting the Lens ........................................................ 133

Flange Focal Length Adjustment .................................... 133

Iris Adjustments ............................................................... 134

Adjusting the Iris Sensitivity ........................................... 135

Macrophotography .......................................................... 135

Settings for Special Cases ........................................... 137

Skin Detail Correction ..................................................... 138

Adjusting Color in the Specified Area ............................ 138

Important Notes on Operation ..................................... 139

Characteristics of CCD Sensors ...................................... 140

Cleaning the Video Heads ............................................ 141

Warning System ............................................................ 142

Condensation ................................................................... 143

Troubleshooting ............................................................ 144

Specifications ................................................................ 146

Related Products .............................................................. 149

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Appendix

(Continued)

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories ...... 151

What Is ClipLink? .......................................................... 152

How ClipLink Changes Video Production Techniques ... 152

ClipLink Operation Flow ............................................... 153

Example System Configuration ...................................... 153

Data Generated When Shooting ...................................... 154

Glossary ......................................................................... 157

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Chapter

1

Overview

Product Configurations

The eight models, DSR-390L/390PL, DSR-390K1/

390PK1/, DSR-390K2/390PK2/ and DSR-570WSL/

570WSPL, comprise both NTSC and PAL versions and the components as shown in the figure below.

The operation of the basic camcorder is the same in all cases.

DSR-390K1/390PK1/390K2/390PK2

DSR-390L/390PL/570WSL/570WSPL c)

Microphone

VCT-U14 Tripod

Adaptor

DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder a)

Switch guard b)

Shoulder strap

Test chart for flange focal length adjustment

• Lens mount cap

• Binding tie

• Operating instructions

DSR-390/390P/570WS/

570WSP Camcorder a) Part No. A-8279-329-A (for DSR-390/570WS)

Part No. A-8326-150-A (for DSR-390P/570WSP) b) The switch guard can be removed. (See page 15.) c) Use an optional zoom lens with the DSR-570WS/570WSP.

VCL-716BX Zoom Lens

(for DSR-390K2/390PK2)

VCL-719BX Zoom Lens

(for DSR-390K1/390PK1)

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Features

The DSR-390/390P is a 4:3 standard screen type digital camcorder. The DSR-570WS/570WSP is a 16:9 wide screen type (4:3/16:9 switchable) digital camcorder.

The performance of the Camcorder CCDs is as follows.

DCC+ (dynamic contrast control plus)

Prevents white breakup when shooting a high intensity subject, and also prevents color faults in high intensity subject.

Black stretch and compress

Enables control of luminance signal levels in black areas without changing the hue.

DSR-390/390P

1

/

2

-inch IT type Power HAD CCD

The DSR-390/390P uses 1/2-inch IT type Power HAD

CCDs which excel in reduction of smear, sensitivity and picture quality.

• Smear: –115 dB

• Sensitivity: F13.0 (at 3200 K, 2000 lux)

• S/N: 64 dB (DSR-390)

62 dB (DSR-390P)

DSR-570WS/570WSP

2

/

3

-inch IT type Power HAD CCD

The DSR-570WS/570WSP uses 2/3-inch IT type

Power HAD CCDs with 520,000 pixels which excel in picture quality and sensitivity.

• Smear: –120 dB

• Sensitivity: F11.0 (at 3200 K, 2000 lux)

• S/N: 63 dB (DSR-570WS)

61 dB (DSR-570WSP)

Variety of detail corrections

• Skin detail function: this function gives a slightly softer appearance to the subject’s face. The target skin color can be automatically set.

• Black halo correction

• Red/green vertical detail correction: this function performs vertical detail compensation for both red and green signals.

• Horizontal detail frequency control

New Functions boost operability

EZ (easy) mode function

When there isn’t time to check the camcorder settings, simply press the EZ mode button to start the auto adjustment function using standard settings. There is no need to lose a shot for lack of setup time.

Features of the DSR-390/390P/

570WS/570WSP Camera Section

EZ (easy) focus

Press the EZ focus button before shooting to ensure a quick and accurate focus.

Following are common features of the DSR-390/390P and DSR-570WS/570WSP camera section.

Sophisticated image processing

Dual pixel readout (DPR

1)

)

When the gain is set to either 18 dB or 24 dB, the gain setting can be doubled (6 dB up) without increasing the noise level.

For more information about the DSR-570WS/570WSP, see

“Features of the DSR-570WS/570WSP Camera Section” on page 12.

Programmable gain

The amount of gain relative to the GAIN switch setting

(H, M, or L) can be programmed as –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 18 dB+DPR, 24 dB,

24 dB+DPR and hyper gain.

TruEye™ processing makes the following performance features possible. This digital signal processing has brought reproduction of natural colors to the level achieved by the human eye.

Hyper gain

Hyper gain (36 dB , or about 60 times greater than 0 dB (about 120 times greater for DSR-570WS/570WSP only)) can be easily set via one switch setting. This can also be done from remote equipment.

DynaLatitude™

Enables detailed adjustment of contrast control in each pixel in accordance with a histogram of luminance signal levels (see page 58).

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1) DPR = Dual Pixel Readout

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Auto tracing white balance (ATW)

This function automatically traces the white balance, which constantly changes as lighting conditions change. Auto tracing white balance is especially useful when there is no time to manually adjust the white balance or when shooting moves between indoor and outdoor locations.

Total level control system (TLCS)

Even if the incoming light exceeds the range in which the standard auto iris can control exposure, the auto gain control (AGC) or auto exposure (AE) backs up to ensure proper exposure.

Recording time (REC TIME) display

Recording time can be displayed in either of the following modes.

• Total recording time for all cuts (TTL

1)

)

• Total recording time for current cut (DUR

2)

)

Viewfinder super detail

Video signals for the viewfinder are mixed with DTL signals to make focusing easier.

Dual zebra pattern display

Two types of zebra patterns, zebra 1 and zebra 2 can be displayed simultaneously or independently. The zebra 1 can be set to the levels ranging from 70 to 90

IRE on the DSR-390/570WS (or from 70 to 90% on the DSR-390/570WSP) and the zebra 2 indicates the levels of 100 IRE or more for the DSR-390/570WS (or the levels of 100% or more for the DSR-390/

570WSP).

Color temperature display

When reading the white balance, the color temperature is displayed on the viewfinder screen.

Switching the color temperatures for the preset white balance

You can select the preset white balance at 3200 K or

5600 K by setting the FILTER control. The preset white balance can be switched to other value when the menu setting is changed (see page 93).

Video monitor output with text

The video signal with text superimposed that is shown in the viewfinder can also be output to an external video monitor.

1-kHz reference signal output

Along with a color bar, a 1-kHz reference signal can also be output.

Freeze mix function

The freeze mix function superimposes any previously recorded still picture on the viewfinder screen to facilitate framing the subject when reshooting the scene.

Edit Search Function

Pressing the EDIT SEARCH buttons allows the tape to play back in search mode. Set either of two playback speeds.

SetupLog

TM

function

Settings at shooting are recorded onto the tape in real time. This recorded data can then be used to reproduce the same shooting conditions in subsequent shots. It also makes it easier to identify the cause of problems in previous shots.

Video light control

A video light connector and control switch are equipped. You can turn the light on and off automatically as you start and stop the VCR operation.

High-performance viewfinder (DXF-801/

801CE)

• High resolution (600 TV lines of horizontal resolution)

• DISPLAY switch that can turn the character display on and off

• Light that can light the lens control elements

• Large-diameter eye cup for easier viewing and focusing

• PEAKING potentiometer for vertical and horizontal detail control

• Two indicators can be used as TALLY indicators

• Tough die-cast aluminum body

• Automatic aspect ratio switching between 16:9 and

4:3 (DSR-570WS/570WSP only)

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1) TTL = Total 2) DUR = Duration

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Features

Features of the DSR-570WS/

570WSP Camera Section

Following are features of the DSR-570WS/570WSP, considered only as a 16:9 wide screen type camcorder.

For features which are common with the DSR-390/

390P 4:3 standard screen type camcorder, see

“Features of the DSR-390/390P/570WS/570WSP

Camera Section” on the previous page.

Switchable between aspect ratios 16:9 and 4:3

Menu operations allows instantaneous switching between 16:9 (wide screen) and 4:3 (standard screen) aspect ratios. In 4:3 mode, 16:9 video signals produced by wide aspect CCDs are digitally processed to extract the section corresponding to a 4:3 screen (see page

105).

Addition of aspect ID signal

By menu settings, a wide-aspect ID signal

1)

can be added to video signals

2)

in 16:9 mode (see page 105).

Automatic switching of viewfinder aspect ratio

When the supplied DXF-801/801CE viewfinder is used, the scan size of the viewfinder screen switches automatically to match the current aspect ratio (16:9 or

4:3) (see page 105).

Features of VCR Section

Features of the VCR section are common to the DSR-

390/370P and DSR-570WS/570WSP.

The camcorder uses the DVCAM recording format.

The internal signal processing is digitalized to provide more stable output signals and higher reliability.

Compatible with consumer DV

A DV cassette recorded on a DV-format VCR can be played back on the camcorder. (Cassettes recorded in

LP mode cannot be played back.)

DVCAM cassettes

• This camcorder can use both standard-size and minisize DVCAM cassettes. According to cassette size, the camcorder automatically corrects reel position.

• The maximum recording/playback times are 184 minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for mini cassettes.

• DVCAM cassettes include a cassette memory.

Information about the editing points (ClipLink™ log data) that is specified while shooting is recorded into this cassette memory.

Able to record the external video signals

Fitting the optional DSBK-501/501P Analog

Composite Input Board enables the camcorder to record external analog video signals. (See pages 27, 64

and 93.)

ClipLink™ function

The ClipLink function links all stages from shooting to editing. Once editing points have been set with this function during shooting, they can be used to boost the efficiency of editing work.

Creation of clips

Using the ClipLink function, the camcorder operator can create clips to be used during editing.

The images captured at the Mark IN points are recorded in a compressed format onto the tape as

“Index Pictures”

3)

. In addition, editing point-related data (scene number, time code for Mark IN/OUT points, etc.) is recorded in the cassette memory.

ClipLink mode

To use the ClipLink function, select the menu setting to set the camcorder into ClipLink mode. There is also a ClipLink continue function that enables clips to be continued even after a break in recording.

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1) ID signals complying with EIAJ CPR-1204 (DSR-390/

570WS) or complying with ETS WSS (DSR-390P/

570WSP).

2) Video signals refer to the following:

• Video signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector and MONITOR OUT connector.

• The Y component of Y/C separate signals and the Y component of component signals output from the VTR/

CCU connector.

3) It is necessary to fit the optional DSBK-301A Index

Picture Board.

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PCM digital audio

Recording/playback can be set to audio lock mode.

You are able to select between two-channel recording

(with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz) mode or fourchannel recording (with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz) mode (CH-1 and CH-2 only).

Equipped with audio output connectors

During recording or playback, audio output can be monitored via a built-in speaker, a connected earphone or via (two-channel) audio output connectors.

Equipped with DV OUT connector

The DV OUT connector is i.LINK

1) compatible. You can connect Sony equipment with DV input connectors.

You can control cut editing, dubbing, recording, and recording pause if you connect the DSR-70A/70AP

Digital Videocassette Recorder (with the DSBK-140 i.LINK/DV Input/Output Board fitted) to the DV

OUT connector on the camcorder, using an i.LINK

cable (DV connecting cable). (See pages 29, 51, and

64.)

You can also connect a DSR-DU1 Video Disk Unit to record in parallel with recording to tape.

Color playback

Connect an external video monitor for color playback

(playback adaptor not required). This camcorder is equipped with two video monitor connectors: one for composite video output and the other for S-video output.

VCR data display

This camcorder is able to display the following data on the viewfinder screen.

• Time values (counter, time code, or user bit values)

• Audio recording levels

• Remaining tape time

• Operation mode of the VCR section

• Remaining battery capacity

• ClipLink information

Other Features

Can be combined with portable VCR and

CCU

You can connect Betacam VCRs, commercial S-VHS

VCRs, and the CCU-D50/D50P to the 26-pin VTR/

CCU connection on the front panel.

Improved right side cover

The right side cover features sturdy die cast construction. The audio adjustment cover 8 (see page

19) is a separate cover, for improved operability.

The VTR TRIGGER switch 4 (see page 25) has a window on its cover, allowing you to check the switch mode without opening the cover.

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1) is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.

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The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the DSR-390/570WS series of digital camcorders and players (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions).

CD-ROM System Requirements

The following are required to access the supplied CD-

ROM disc.

• Computer: PC with MMX Pentium 166 MHz or faster CPU, or Macintosh computer with PowerPC

CPU.

- Installed memory: 32 MB or more

- CD-ROM drive:

×

8 or faster

• Monitor: Monitor supporting resolution of 800

×

600 or higher

When these requirements are not met, access to the

CD-ROM disc may be slow, or not possible at all.

Preparations

To Read the CD-ROM Manual

To read the operation manual contained in the CD-

ROM disc, do the following.

1

Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive.

A cover page appears automatically in your browser.

If it does not appear automatically in the browser, double click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM disc.

2

Select and click the operation manual that you want to read.

A PDF file of the operation manual opens.

Note

If you lose the CD-ROM disc or become unable to read its content, for example because of a hardware failure, contact a Sony service representative.

The following software must be installed on your computer in order to use the operation manuals contained in the CD-ROM disc.

• Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 4.0 or higher, or

Netscape Navigator Version 4.0 or higher

• Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4.0 or higher

Notes

• If Microsoft Internet Explorer is not installed, it may be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.microsoft.com/ie

• If Netscape Navigator is not installed, it may be downloaded from the following URL: http://home.netscape.com/

• If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed, it may be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/ readstep.html

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• MMX and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel

Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

• PowerPC is a registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,

Inc.

• Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Netscape Navigator is a registered trademark of Netscape

Communications Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

• Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe

Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

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Location and Function of Parts

Front View

0

Switch guard

How to remove the switch guard

1. Detach the two screws (M3).

2. Remove the switch guard, and replace the screws detached in step 1.

1

MIC IN +48 V connector

2

VF connector

3

FILTER control

4

Lens mount

5

SHUTTER switch

6

TAKE button

7

AUDIO LEVEL knob

8

WHT/BLK switch

9

VTR button

1

MIC (microphone) IN +48 V connector (XLR 3pin, female)

Connect the supplied microphone or an optional microphone (operable with a 48 V supply).

2

VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)

This is the connector for the DXF-801/801CE viewfinder.

3

FILTER control

Select the color temperature conversion filter appropriate to the lighting conditions. (See page 58.)

4

Lens mount

Attach the zoom lens here.

5

SHUTTER switch

Use this switch to set the shutter speed, CLS (clear scan), or EVS setting (see page 130). Usually, set this switch to OFF.

6

TAKE button

Press this button to specify an editing point (Mark IN/

OUT or Cue point) at the current tape position during shooting. (See page 79.)

7

AUDIO LEVEL knob

You can use this knob to manually adjust the channel 1 audio recording level.

8

WHT/BLK (white/black) switch

This switch is used for automatic adjustment of the white balance and black balance. (See pages 126 to

129.)

9

VTR button

Press this button to start and stop recording on the

VCR.

0

Switch guard

Prevents mis-operation of the EZ MODE button (4

on page 17), A.IRIS MODE switch (6 on page 17), and ATW button (qf on page 17). When using these buttons and switch, open the guard.

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Right Side View

Front section

1

EZ FOCUS button

2

EDIT SEARCH buttons

3

LIGHT switch

4

EZ MODE button and indicator

5

ZEBRA button and indicator

6

A.IRIS MODE switch and indicator

7

MENU switch

8

W.BAL switch

9

MENU dial

0

POWER switch

qa

OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch

qs

NG button

qd

GAIN switch

qf

ATW button and indicator

1

EZ FOCUS button

Press this button to turn the “easy focus” function on.

This opens the iris, to make it easier to focus before shooting. The indication “EZ FOCUS” appears in the viewfinder while the function is on; to turn it off, press the EZ FOCUS button again. If left on, the function automatically turns off after about ten seconds.

Note

If the “easy focus” function is still on when you press the VTR button, it turns off automatically and recording starts about one second later.

2

EDIT SEARCH buttons

You can see the search playback while pressing either of these buttons at recording pause mode to quickly find the next recording start point. Two playback speeds are available. Press either of the buttons to the inner position to increase the speed.

3

LIGHT (video light) switch

Controls the video light connected as follows.

AUTO: turns on the video light during recording if the power switch on the light is set to on.

MAN (manual): allows the power switch on the video light to turn the light on and off.

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4

EZ (“easy”) MODE button and indicator

Press this button (EZ mode on) when you want to shoot immediately, with automatic adjustment of the camcorder settings to standard values. (See page 104

for EZ mode setting.) When this function is used, the iris and the white balance are adjusted automatically.

(The total level control system functions.) Press this button again to return the camcorder to the previous settings (EZ mode off).

Note

EZ mode does not function in the following cases.

• When the RM-M7G Remote Control Unit is connected

• When the CCU-D50/D50P Camera Control Unit is connected

• When external analog signals are being input.

5

ZEBRA button and indicator

Depress this button to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the viewfinder.

Depending on the zebra setting in advanced menu page

4 (see page 102), the zebra 1 for video levels between

70 to 90 IRE (or 70 to 90%) and the zebra 2 for video levels 100 IRE or more (or 100% or more) can be displayed independently or simultaneously.

6

A.IRIS (auto iris) MODE switch and indicator

When you use the auto iris function (by setting the iris selector on the lens to A), set this switch to suit the shooting conditions. Selecting BACK L gives more light to back-lit subjects, and selecting SPOT L adjusts for high contrast in spot-lit subjects. For normal shooting, set this switch to STD.

7

MENU switch

When you press this switch to the ON position, the basic menu is displayed. Keep pressing it to the ON position to cycle through the various menu displays.

When you press the switch to the STATUS position, the camcorder’s status (of current settings) is displayed.

8

W. BAL (white balance) switch

This selects the white balance setting from the preset value, the value in memory A or the value in memory

B. (See page 126.) You can select the preset white balance at 3200 K or 5600 K using the FILTER control (3 on page 15). You can change the preset color temperature on basic menu page 2. (See page

93.)

9

MENU dial

Use this dial to change menu pages or settings.

0

POWER switch

Powers the camcorder on or off.

qa

OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ (DynaLatitude/dynamic contrast control plus) switch

Use this switch to select the DCC+ function, the

DynaLatitude function, or color bar output.

Select the CAM/DCC+ position in most cases.

CAM/DCC+: This activates the DCC+ function.

This prevents color faults when shooting highintensity subjects.

CAM/DL: This setting uses the DynaLatitude function, which finely adjusts the contrast of each pixel according to a histogram of luminance signal levels. Access advanced menu page 2 to set the

DynaLatitude function ON or OFF. The

DynaLatitude effect can be set to any of three levels, Low, STD (standard), and High with basic menu page 2.

BARS: This setting displays color bars.

For details of menu operation, see Chapter 4 “Viewfinder

Screen Indications and Menus” (See page 85).

qs

NG button

When using the ClipLink function during shooting, you can designate a particular scene as “NG” (No

Good) by pressing this button before shooting the next scene. Press the button again to cancel the NG setting.

qd

GAIN switch

This selects one of the three gain settings, high, medium or low. You can choose the gain values assigned to the H, M and L settings from values from

–3 dB to 24 dB + DPR and hyper gain. (See page

100.) The factory default selections are 18 dB (H), 9 dB (M) and 0 dB (L).

Note

When the HYPER GAIN switch (7 on page 25) is in the ON position, the GAIN switch has no effect.

qf

ATW (auto tracing white balance) button and indicator

Press this button, turning the indicator on, when you to automatically adjust the white balance to follow changes in the lighting conditions. (See page 128.)

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Rear section

EJECT

STOP REW PLAY F FWD

1

EJECT button

2

Tape transport buttons and indicators

3

EARPHONE connector

4

WARNING indicator

5

LIGHT switch

6

DISPLAY switch

7

AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knobs

8

Audio adjustment cover

9

Display window

0

RESET/(MENU SET) button

qa

Speaker

qs

ALARM knob

qd

MONITOR knob

1 EJECT Z button

Press to open the cassette holder (1 on page 27) when the camcorder is powered.

2

Tape transport buttons and indicators

These buttons transport the tape as shown below.

Note

During recording, none of these buttons operates.

Buttons Operation

REW m

Rewinds the tape. The indicator lights while the tape is being rewound.

Press while the tape is being rewound or during playback to view reverse search playback.

F FWD M Fast forwards the tape. The indicator lights while the tape is being fast forwarded.

Press while the tape is being fast forwarded or during playback to view forward search playback.

PLAY N Plays back the recorded video. The indicator lights during playback.

STOP x

Stops the tape.

3

EARPHONE connector (mini-jack)

Connect an earphone or headphones. This outputs the same sound that would be output to the speaker (qa on

page 21), but mutes the speaker.

4

WARNING indicator

This lights or blinks when an abnormality occurs.

For details, see “Warning System” on page 142.

5

LIGHT switch

This switches the display window (9 on page 19) light on or off.

6

DISPLAY switch

Switches time value indication shown in the display window (9 on page 19).

COUNTER: Shows the tape transport time in

HH:MM:SS (hours, minutes and seconds).

TC: Shows the time code value.

U-BIT: Shows the user bit data in the time code.

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7

AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio recording level adjustments for channels 1 and 2) knobs

When the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches

(4 on page 23) are set to MAN, these knobs adjust the audio levels being recorded on channels 1 and 2.

The audio levels are indicated in the display window 9.

For details, see “9 Display window”.

8

Audio adjustment cover

Open this to reveal the audio setting switches and make audio adjustments.

9

Display window

Shows the following items. Use the LIGHT switch (5

on page 18) to light up the display window.

A

Playback indication

B

DATE indication

C

Non-drop frame indication (DSR-390/570WS only)

D

External synchronization lock indication

S

Time value indication

R

Clip remaining indication

Q

Tape remaining indication

P

Battery capacity indication

O

Service indication a) When the optional DSBK-301A is fitted

PB DATE NDF EXT-LK

E

Hold indication

F

Audio level indicators

HOLD

OVER dB

0

OVER

G

ClipLink log data indication

H

ClipLink continue indication

-12

-20

H MIN SEC FRM

CLIP

TAPE

CL CONT IP

DVCAM

BATT

E

DIAG

F Li

RF SERVO HUMID SLACK

1

-30

-

-40

∞

F

8

32k

F

8

48k

2

CL CONT IP

DVCAM

Li

I

IP indication a)

J

Lithium backup battery warning

N

M

Audio mode indications

Warning indications

K

DVCAM indication

L

Cassette memory indication

Indication

A

Playback indication

B

DATE indication

C

Non drop-frame indication (DSR-

390/570WS only)

D

External synchronization indication

E

Hold indication

F

Audio level indicators

G

ClipLink log data indication

H

ClipLink continue indication

I

IP (Index Picture) indication

Indications in the display window

Description

Appears during playback, fast forward or rewind with the time data display showing a time code or user bit value.

Appears when the date or time is displayed in the time value indication area

S

.

Appears when non-drop frame mode is selected.

Appears when the internal time code generator is locked to an external signal input to the TC IN connector ( 3 on page 28).

Appears when the internal time code generator is stopped.

These show the audio recording or playback levels of channel 1 and channel 2.

Appears when using a cassette with cassette memory containing ClipLink log data.

Appears when back space editing using ClipLink function is possible.

Appears when the ClipLink function is set to on in the VCR menu and Index Picture recording is allowed. (The optional DSBK-301A is required.)

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Indication

J

Lithium backup battery warning

Indications in the display window (continued)

Description

Appears when the voltage of the internal lithium backup battery (CR2032) is low. If this indication appears, replace the lithium backup battery immediately.

K

DVCAM indication

L

Cassette memory indication

M

Audio mode indications

For further information about replacing lithium battery, see “Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery” (page 37).

Disappears when the cassette being played back is not for DVCAM format.

Appears when using a cassette with cassette memory.

These show audio recording/playback mode.

Fs32k: 4-channel mode (32kHz sampling frequency)

Fs48k: 2-channel mode (48kHz sampling frequency)

N

Warning indications

O

Service indication

P

Battery capacity indication

For further information about selecting audio recording mode, see “Selecting Audio

Recording Mode



Menu 212” (page 123).

Include the following.

RF: Appears when the video heads are clogged, or when there is a fault in the recording system.

SERVO: Appears when the servo lock is not functioning.

HUMID: Appears when there is condensation on the drum.

SLACK: Appears when there is a tape winding fault.

For measures against warning indications, see “Warning System” (page 142).

Appears during maintenance or VCR menu operations (page 117). It does not appear during normal operation.

This indicates the battery capacity and voltage as shown below.

Change menu setting for the battery you are using.

For menu settings, see “Selecting Battery Capacity Indication



Menu 206” (page 120).

Battery voltage

Indication

BATT E[ xxxxxx ]F

BP-L40A/IL75

15.0 V or more

NP-1B/BP-90A

12.5 V or more

BP-M50/M100

14.0 V or more

BATT E[ xxxxx ]F

BATT E[ xxxx p ]F

BATT E[ xxx p ]F

BATT E[ xx pp ]F

BATT E[ xx pp ]F (blinking) 1)

BATT E[ x pp

]F (blinking)

BATT E[ ppp ]F (blinking)

14.0 to 15.0 V

13.0 to 14.0 V

12.0 to 13.0 V

12.0 to 12.5 V

11.75 to 12.0 V

11.5 to 11.75 V

11.3 to 12.0 V 11.3 to 11.5 V

11.25 to 11.3 V 11.25 to 11.3 V

11.0 to 11.25 V 11.0 to 11.25 V

11.0 V or less 11.0 V or less

13.65 V to 14.0 V

13.40 V to 13.65 V

12.90 V to 13.40 V

12.40 V to 12.90 V

12.25 V to 12.40 V

11.00 V to 12.25 V

11.0 V or less

1) Replace the battery pack when this indication appears.

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Indication

Q

Tape remaining indication

R

Clip remaining indication

Indications in the display window (continued)

Description

During recording or pause mode, this indication shows the remaining tape time as shown below. It is not displayed when no cassette is loaded.

Indication

TAPE xxxxxxx

TAPE xxxxxx

TAPE xxxxx

TAPE xxxx

Tape time remaining

30 minutes or more

25 to 30 minutes

20 to 25 minutes

15 to 20 minutes

TAPE xxx

TAPE xx

TAPE x

TAPE x (blinking)

TAPE (blinking)

10 to 15 minutes

5 to 10 minutes

2 to 5 minutes

0 to 2 minutes

End of tape

This shows how many clip shots or Cue points can be recorded

1)

.

Indication

CLIP xxxxxx

Clip shots

51 or more

Cue point

101 points or more

CLIP xxxxx

CLIP xxxx

CLIP xxx

41 to 50

31 to 40

21 to 30

81 to 100 points

61 to 80 points

41 to 60 points

CLIP xx

CLIP x

CLIP x

(blinking)

2)

CLIP

CLIP (blinking) 2)

11 to 20

1 to 10

1 to 3

Cannot record

Cannot record

21 to 40 points

1 to 20 points

1 to 6 points

S


1) The optional DSBK-301A is required for Index Picture recording.

2) When back space editing using ClipLink function is possible (when CONT is displayed)

Depending on the DISPLAY switch (

6

on page 18) setting, this shows a counter value, time code value or user bit value. Press the MENU button (

1

on page 22) to display the VCR menu.

0

RESET/(MENU SET) (counter reset/VCR menu) button

Resets the time value shown in the display window.

This button operates differently depending on settings of the DISPLAY switch (6 on page 18) and the TC mode switch 1 (9 on page 23) and 2 (8 on page 23).

Switch setting

DISPLAY: COUNTER

DISPLAY: TC

TC mode switch 1: PRESET

TC mode switch 2: SET

DISPLAY: U-BIT

TC mode switch 1: PRESET

TC mode switch 2: SET

RESET button operation

Resets counter value to

0:00:00.

Resets time code to

00:00:00:00.

Resets user bit a) to

00 00 00 00.

a)Bits of time code recorded on tape, in which users can record necessary information.

Also, this button is used to change menu settings.

For details on the VCR menu, see “Setting on the VCR

Section



VCR Menu” (page 117).

qa

Speaker

Outputs the recorded or playback audio. When a warning indicator appears in the viewfinder or display window, the speaker sounds a warning tone.

The speaker is muted (does not output a warning tone) when an earphone is connected to the EARPHONE connector (3 on page 18).

For details on the warning tone, see “Warning System”

(page 142).

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qs

ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via the speaker (qa on page 21) or EARPHONE connector (3 on page 18). Turning this knob to the minimum setting mutes the alarm tone.

qd

MONITOR (monitor volume adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the sound other than the warning tone that is output via the speaker (qa on page

21) or EARPHONE connector (3 on page 18).

Turning this knob to the minimum setting mutes the audio output.

Operation panel under the cover

Right side

1

MENU button

2

ADVANCE button

3

SHIFT button

REC TIME SKIN DTL

TTL

DUR

EXT VTR

OUTPUT

ON

OFF

COMPONENT.

VBS

OFF Y/C

MENU ADVANCE SHIFT

TTL RESET SET

VTR

TRIGGER

MONITOR SELECT

MIX

CH-1

CH-2

PARALLE

L

INT ONLY

EXT ONLY

ON

OFF

HYPER

GAIN

FILE

STD

SETUP

FRONT MIC

LOW CUT

ON

OFF

EXT

ClipLink

CONTINUE

PRESET

REGEN

DATE/TIME

ON

OFF

SET

R-RUN

MONITOR OUT

CHARACTER

AUDIO LEVEL

AUTO

MAN

LITHIUM BATT

VJ MIC

WIRELESS

AUDIO SELECT

CH-1 CH-2

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

4

AUDIO SELECT

(CH-1/CH-2) switches

5

AUDIO IN (CH-1/

CH-2) switches

6

Lithium battery compartment

7

MONITOR OUT CHARACTER switch

8

TC mode switch 2

9

TC mode switch 1

0

ClipLink CONTINUE button

qa

MONITOR SELECT switch

1

MENU button

Press this button to display the VCR menu in the display window.

For details about the VCR menu, see “Setting on the VCR

Section —VCR Menu” (page 117).

2

ADVANCE button

When setting time code and user bit values, or at menu

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In other case, keep pressing this button to show the clip remaining indication instead of time value.

(Example: CLIP 045)

For time code and user bit settings, see page 71.

On how to use the ADVANCE button for menu settings, see

“Setting on the VCR Section —VCR Menu” (page 117).

3

SHIFT button

When setting time code and user bit values, or at menu setting, keep pressing this button to select a digit. The selected digit will start blinking.

In other case, keep pressing this button to show the date (when the DISPLAY switch (6 on page 18) is set to U-BIT) and time (when the DISPLAY switch is set to TC) instead of time value.

For time code and user bit settings, see page 71.

On how to use the SHIFT button for menu settings, see

“Setting on the VCR Section —VCR Menu” (page 117).

4

AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) (audio recording level adjustments manual/auto selection for channels 1 and 2) switches

These select the audio recording level adjustment method.

AUTO: Use the AGC (automatic gain control) circuit to automatically adjust the audio level.

MAN: Enables users to manually adjust the AUDIO

LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knobs (7 on page 19) for each channel. Select AUTO if excess input levels are likely to occur.

5

AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) (audio input selection for channels 1 and 2) switches

These select the input signals to channels 1 and 2.

FRONT: Signals from the microphone connected to the MIC IN +48 V connector.

VJ MIC: Signals from the remote control unit with microphone connected to the REMOTE connector

2

WIRELESS: Signals from the WRR-855A synthesized tuner connected to the WRR connector via the CA-WR855 Camera Adaptor.

REAR: Signals from a microphone or external equipment connected to the AUDIO IN (CH-1/

CH-2) connectors.

6

Lithium battery compartment

Insert the supplied CR2032 Lithium Battery.

On how to fit the lithium battery, see page 37.

7

MONITOR OUT (monitor output)

CHARACTER switch

Set ON to superimpose text information on the monitor output.

Note

Set this switch ON when using the freeze mix function.

8

TC (time code) mode switch 2

Sets the mode for advancing time code values when the TC mode switch 1 9 has been set to PRESET.

F-RUN: The time code advances continuously whether or not the camcorder is recording. Use this setting to align the time code value with real time.

SET: Use this setting to set the time code or user bit value.

R-RUN: The time code value advances only during recording. Use this setting to have consecutive recordings on the tape.

Note for the DSR-390/570WS

There are two time code frame modes: drop-frame

(DF) mode and non drop-frame (NDF) mode. This product is shipped with drop-frame mode selected.

For details on switching between drop-frame mode and non drop-frame mode, see “Selecting Frame Mode (DF/NDF) for Time Code (for DSR-390/570WS only) —Menu 204”

(page 119).

For details on drop-frame mode and non drop-frame mode, see “Drop-frame mode (for DSR-390/570WS only)” on page

74.

9

TC (time code) mode switch 1

Selects between resetting the time code value or continuing from the time code value at the end of the previous recording.

PRESET: This starts recording time code values on the tape from the currently set value.

REGEN: During back space editing, this reads the tape’s current time code value and sets the time code to record starting from that value. The time code value is advanced in R-RUN mode regardless of the setting on TC mode switch 2 8.

DATE/TIME: This synchronizes the time code to the real time clock set in the VCR menu (see page

119). In this case the time code of the DSR-390/

570WS is recorded in DF (drop-frame mode).

Note

If the ClipLink function is set to on (meaning ClipLink shooting is allowed) in menu 211 and

CONT

is displayed in the display window, regardless of the setting of this switch, the time code generator automatically enters the REGEN mode at recording.

(When not performing ClipLink shooting, set the

ClipLink function to oFF (see page 123)).

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0

ClipLink CONTINUE button

When restarting ClipLink shooting, press this button to add the new clip at the end of the recorded clips.

Note

When restart recording without pressing this button, the pre-recorded ClipLink log data and Index Pictures are deleted.

For details , see “ClipLink Shooting” (page 77).

qa

MONITOR SELECT (audio monitor selection) switch

Selects audio output via the speaker (qa on page 21) or earphone.

CH-1: Channel 1 audio

MIX: Mixed audio (channels 1 and 2)

CH-2: Channel 2 audio

EXT: The sound selected by an external VCR connected to the VTR/CCU connector (0 on

page 29)

Left side

1

REC TIME switch

2

SKIN DTL switch

3

EXT VTR OUTPUT switch


TTL

DUR

EXT VTR

OUTPUT

ON

OFF

COMPONENT.

VBS

OFF Y/C


TTL RESET SET

VTR

TRIGGER

MONITOR SELECT

MIX

CH-1

CH-2

ON

OFF

HYPER

GAIN

FILE

STD

SETUP

PARALLE L

INT ONLY

EXT ONLY

FRONT MIC

LOW CUT

ON

OFF

EXT

ClipLink

CONTINUE

PRESET

REGEN

DATE/TIME

ON

OFF

SET

R-RUN

MONITOR OUT

CHARACTER

AUDIO LEVEL

LITHIUM BATT

VJ MIC

WIRELESS

AUTO

MAN

AUDIO SELECT

CH-1 CH-2

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

4

VTR TRIGGER switch

5

FRONT MIC LOW CUT switch

6

SETUP switch

7

HYPER GAIN switch

8

SKIN DTL SET button

9

TTL RESET button

1

REC (recording) TIME switch

Selects the recording time indication in the viewfinder.

TTL (TOTAL): Displays the total recording time.

The total recording time is not reset even when you stop the VCR and power off the camcorder, for example, to replace the battery pack.

DUR (DURATION): Displays the recording time of the current cut.

OFF: Switches off the recording time display.

If, however, in advanced menu 6 you set the time code display item (TC IND) to ON (see page

103), then the VCR time data (time code, counter, or user bit value) is displayed.

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Note

The recording time displayed when this switch is set to

TTL or DUR is obtained by counting the duration of the internal reference signal input to the camcorder.

The value may not agree exactly with the value derived from the time code values. Furthermore, the value displayed may not be correct when another manufacture’s VCR is connected to the camcorder.

2

SKIN DTL (skin detail) switch

Set this switch to ON to use the skin detail correction function.

For details, see “Skin Detail Correction” (page 138).

3

EXT VTR OUTPUT switch

Depending on the external VCR connected to the

VTR/CCU connector (0 on page 29), this switches the video signal output to the VCR.

COMPONENT, VBS: Component/composite video signal

Y/C: S-video signal

Note

When a CCU (camera control unit) is connected, component video signals/composite video signals are output, regardless of the setting of this switch.

4

VTR TRIGGER switch

Sets the function of the VTR button on the camcorder or lens when a VCR is connected to the VTR/CCU connector (0 on page 29) or DV OUT connector (8

on page 29).

PARALLEL: Operates both internal and external

VCRs.

INT ONLY: Operates the internal VCR only.

External VCR operation is performed locally.

EXT ONLY: Operates the external VCR only.

Set this switch to INT ONLY when you need to do cut editing or dubbing using the DV OUT connector.

5

FRONT MIC LOW CUT switch

Set this switch to ON to insert a high-pass filter in the microphone circuit, reducing wind noise.

Normally leave the switch in the OFF position.

6

SETUP switch

This selects the setup method for this camcorder.

FILE: Set up using both a setup file and the setup menu.

STD: Set up using the setup menu. The setup file is no longer displayed.

7

HYPER GAIN switch

Setting this switch to ON increases the gain by a factor of about 60 with respect to 0 dB (a 30 dB increase by electronic amplification and a 6 dB increase for DPR, bringing about a total gain increase of 36 dB, or an increase 42 dB for the DSR-570WS/570WSP only).

When this switch is in the ON position, the indication

“HYPER” appears in the viewfinder, and the GAIN

UP indicator in the viewfinder also lights.

When finished shooting, return this switch to OFF position. The “HYPER” indication disappears and the

GAIN UP indicator goes out.

Note

Increasing the gain with this switch reduces the horizontal resolution by approx. 50%.

8

SKIN DTL (skin detail ) SET button

Press this button with the SKIN DTL switch 2 to display the area detect cursor on viewfinder screen.

Place the cursor on the target and press this button to perform skin detail correction.

For details, see “Skin Detail Correction” (page 138).

9

TTL (total) RESET button

Pressing this button resets the total recording time

(TTL selection) to 0.

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Left and Upper View

Front section

1

Shoulder strap fitting

2

Attachment shoe for large viewfinder

3

Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole

4

Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

5

Viewfinder fitting shoe

6

REMOTE connector 1

7

Viewfinder front-to-back position locking knob

8

Fitting for optional microphone holder

9

Video light connector

0

LENS connector

qa

VIDEO OUT connector

qs

REMOTE connector 2

1

Shoulder strap fitting

To use the supplied shoulder strap, fix one end here and the other end to the right side. (See page 45.)

2

Attachment shoe for large viewfinder

This allows you to attach the optional electronic viewfinder. (See page 42.)

3

Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole

Attach optional video lights or other accessories. (See

page 44.)

4

Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of the viewfinder. (See page 41.)

5

Viewfinder fitting shoe

Fix the DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder.

6

REMOTE connector 1 (mini-jack)

Connect the RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit to enable remote operation of the ClipLink function.

Note

The RM-81 cannot be connected.

If you connect the optional cable (Sony part number:

1-790-779-11) to this connector, you can control the zoom using the optional RM-VJ1 Remote Control Unit

(equipped with microphone and monitor), even when using the conventional lens.

For details, consult your Sony dealer.

7

Viewfinder front-to-back position locking knob

Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of the viewfinder. (See page 41.)

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8

Fitting for optional microphone holder

You can fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder here. (See page 43.)

9

Video light connector

A video light with a maximum power consumption of

30 W such as the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent can be connected.

0

LENS connector (12-pin)

If you use a lens with cable, connect the lens cable.

qa

VIDEO OUT connector (BNC)

This outputs the video signal captured by the camcorder.

qs

REMOTE connector 2 (10-pin)

Connect the optional RM-M7G Remote Control Unit to this connector. Set the CAMERA SELECT switch on the bottom of RM-M7G to 1.

Notes

• EZ mode cannot be used if the RM-M7G is connected to the camcorder.

• Be sure to turn off the power of the camcorder before connecting the RM-M7G.

• Be sure to turn off the power of the camcorder before disconnecting the equipment connected to this connector. Otherwise, the camcorder will not work properly.

• To control this unit from a CCU (camera control unit), connect the RM-M7G to the CCU.

Rear section

a) When the optional DSBK-501/501P is fitted

1

Cassette holder

Power the camcorder and press the EJECT button to open the lid. Insert the cassette and close the lid by pressing the indication “PUSH” .

2

GEN LOCK IN (gen lock video input)/VIDEO

IN (video input) connector (BNC)

1

Cassette holder

2

GEN LOCK IN/VIDEO IN connector a)

3

TC IN connector

4

TC OUT connector

5

S VIDEO OUT connector

6

MONITOR OUT connector

7

AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors

GEN LOCK IN: When synchronizing the camcorder to an external signal, input a reference video signal (VBS or BS). (See page 93.)

VIDEO IN: When the optional DSBK-501/501P

Analog Composite Input Board is fitted to the camcorder, you can input the analog video signals

(VBS) to this connector.

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3

TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC)

Input an external signal for synchronizing the built-in time code generator. Use an SMPTE (DSR-390/

570WS) or EBU (DSR-390P/570WSP) time code signal.

Note

Use a jitterless LTC signal. Using an LTC signal reproduced by other equipment may cause the camcorder to malfunction.

4

TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC)

This outputs time code signals from the built-in time code generator. When a time code signal is input to the TC IN connector, this output signal is synchronized to it.

For details about time code, see “Setting the Time code

Value” on page 73.

5

S VIDEO OUT (S-video output) connector (DIN

4-pin)

This outputs the image being shot or played back as Svideo signals. Connect to the S-video input connector on an external VCR or video monitor.

6

MONITOR OUT (output) connector

Outputs the image being shot or played back as composite video signals. Connect to the video input connector on an external VCR or video monitor.

Note

The output signal from this connector may discontinue when switching the operation between recording and playback. Do not use as a reference signal for external equipment.

7

AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 (audio output channel

1 and 2) connectors (phono jacks)

These output the sound being recorded or played back.

Connect to a stereo amplifier or video monitor’s audio input connectors.

Rear and Bottom

1

TALLY indicator

2

TALLY switch

3

Battery attachment interface

4

DC IN connector

5

AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors and input selection switches

6

WRR connector

7

Cable clamp

8

DV OUT connector

9

DC OUT connector

0

VTR/CCU connector

qa

BREAKER button

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1

TALLY (back tally) indicator (red)

This indicator lights during recording. It will not light if the TALLY switch 2 is set to OFF. This indicator also blinks to indicate warnings in the same manner as the REC/TALLY indicator in the viewfinder.

2

TALLY switch

Set this switch to ON to activate the TALLY indicator

1 function.

For details, see “Warning System” on page 142.

3

Battery attachment interface

Attach a battery pack or an AC-DN1/DN2A AC

Adaptor. When using the WRR-855A synthesized tuner (for wireless microphones), attach the CA-

WR855 Camera Adaptor here.

For information about fitting a battery pack or an AC adaptor, see “Power Supply” (page 53). For information about attaching a synthesized tuner, see “Connecting to

Audio System” (page 46).

4

DC IN (DC power input) connector (XLR 4-pin, male)

To use the camcorder with an AC power supply connect an optional AC-550/550CE or CMA-8A/

8ACE AC Adaptor.

5

AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (audio input channel 1 and 2) connectors (XLR 3-pin, female) and input selection switches

Connect a microphone or other external audio equipment. Set the input selection switches as shown below according to the microphone or equipment.

MIC+48V ON (right position): For connecting to a

48-V microphone

Note

If this position is selected for a microphone other than

48-V microphone, the microphone may be damaged.

MIC (center position): For connecting any microphone other than 48-V microphone

LINE (left position): For connecting an external audio signal source such as a stereo amplifier.

6

WRR (synthesizer tuner/intercom adaptor) connector (7-pin)

Connect a CS-WR855 Camera Adaptor with attached

WRR-855 UHF Synthesizer Tuner, or a CA-370

Intercom Adaptor for the CCU-D50/D50P.

See “Connecting to Audio System” (page 46) for more information about how to connect a UHF synthesizer tuner.

See “Connecting a CA-370 Intercom Adaptor” (page 48) for more information about how to connect an intercom adaptor.

7

Cable clamp

Fasten an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) to the clamp using the supplied binding tie so that the plug is not pulled out from the DV OUT connector 8.

i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Binding tie

8

DV OUT connector (6-pin)

Connect to the DV input connector of an external VCR via an i.LINK cable.

Notes

• This connector will not work as an input connector.

• When external equipment, such as a VCR, is connected to this connector, the ClipLink function and the function for audio fade-in/fade-out during recording do not work.

9

DC OUT (DC power output) connector (4-pin, female)

This connector supplies power for a WRR-810A/860A

UHF Portable Tuner.

0

VTR/CCU connector (26-pin, male)

Connect an external VCR or CCU-D50/D50P or other camera control unit.

Notes

• This connector always outputs the signals from the camera. It is impossible to output the playback video of the internal VCR.

• The image size on the viewfinder or on the screen of the RM-VJ1 does not switch automatically, even if the aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) of the return signal, input from an external VCR, is switched.

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• When a CCU is connected to this connector and a battery pack is attached, power is supplied automatically from the battery pack. Always power off the camcorder before attaching or detaching a battery pack or switching the power.

qa

BREAKER (breaker reset) button

If an excessive current flows in the internal circuits, the internal circuit breaker shuts off the power supply.

Push this button after eliminating the cause of the excessive current.

VCL-716BX Zoom Lens (for DSR-390K2/390PK2)

When using a lens other than VCL-716BX or VCL-719BX, see page 40 and page 134 (“Designating the lens”).

4

MACRO selector

1

Iris ring

2

Zoom ring

3

Focus ring

Lens hood

5

F.f adjustment ring and F.f fixing knob

6

MACRO ring

7

ZOOM selector

8

Zoom remote control connector

9

RET button

0

VTR button

qa

Instant automatic iris adjustment button

qs

Iris selector

qd

Motorized zoom lever

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1

Iris ring

For manual iris control, set the Iris selector qs to the

“M” position, and turn this ring.

2

Zoom ring

For direct manual zoom control, set the ZOOM selector 7 to the “MANU.” position, and turn this ring.

3

Focus ring

Turn this ring to focus the lens on the subject.

4

MACRO (close-up) selector

For close-up work, turn the MACRO ring 6 while holding this button down. (See page 135.)

5

F.f (flange focal length) adjustment ring and F.f

(flange focal length) fixing knob

F.f adjustment ring : To adjust the flange focal length, loosen the F.f fixing knob, then turn the ring. (See page 133.)

F.f fixing knob: Fixes the F.f adjustment ring.

6

MACRO (close-up) ring

For close-up, turn this ring while holding the MACRO selector down. (See page 135.)

7

ZOOM selector

This selects the mode of zoom operation.

SERVO: power zoom

MANU. (manual): manual zoom

8

Zoom remote control connector (8-pin)

Connect the optional Lens Remote Control Unit for remote control of zooming.

For details of the lens remote control unit, please contact

Fuji Photo Optical Co., Ltd.

9

RET (return) button

This allows you to check the video signal.

When the internal VCR is in recording pause mode, press this button to review the last few seconds of the recording in the viewfinder (recording review). When an external VCR is connected, pressing this button connects the E-E video signal 1) from the external VCR to the viewfinder while the internal VCR is recording or no tape is inserted in the internal VCR.

When a CCU (camera control unit) is connected, you can view the return video from the CCU in the viewfinder.

For details, see “Playback — Checking Recorded Contents”

(page 70).

0

VTR button

This button starts and stops recording on the VCR.

Press it once to start recording, and once more to stop.

qa


While using manual iris control, press this button to switch temporarily to automatic iris control setting.

Automatic control is maintained as long as you hold the button down.

qs

Iris selector

This selects the mode of iris operation. (See page

134.)

A (automatic): automatic iris

M (manual): manual iris qd


Use this to carry out a power zoom. Pressing the lever harder increases the zoom speed.

W end: zoom toward wide angle

T end: zoom toward telephoto

..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

1) E-E video signal: “electric-to-electric” video signal.

This is an input video signal which has passed through internal electrical circuits, but which has not been converted to a magnetic signal.

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VCL-719BX Zoom Lens (for DSR-390K1/390PK1)

When using a lens other than VCL-716BX or VCL-719BX, see page 40 and page 134 (“Designating the lens”).

1

Iris ring

2 Zoom ring

3 Focus ring

4

M (close-up) button

5 F.B adjustment ring

and F.B fixing knob

6 MACRO ring

7 ZOOM selector

8

Zoom remote control

connector

9 VTR button

0 Shtl button qa

RET button qs

Motorized zoom lever qd Iris selector qf

Instant automatic iris adjustment button qg

Dip switchs qh Iris gain adjustment trimmer qj Shuttle memory position knob

1

Iris ring

For manual iris control, set the Iris selector qd to the

“M” position, and turn this ring.

2

Zoom ring

For direct manual zoom control, set the ZOOM selector 7 to the “MANU.” position, and turn this ring.

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3

Focus ring

Turn this ring to focus the lens on the subject.

4

M (close-up) button

For close-up work, turn the MACRO ring 6 while holding this button down. (See page 135.)

5

F.B (flange focal length) adjustment ring and

F.B (flange focal length) fixing knob

F.B adjustment ring : To adjust the flange focal length, loosen the F.B fixing knob, then turn the ring. (See page 133.)

F.B fixing knob: Fixes the F.B adjustment ring.

6

MACRO (close-up) ring

For close-up, turn this ring while holding the M button down. (See page 135.)

7

ZOOM selector

This selects the mode of zoom operation.

SERVO: power zoom

MANU. (manual): manual zoom

8

Zoom remote control connector (8-pin)

Connect the optional Lens Remote Control Unit for remote control of zooming.

9

VTR button

This button starts and stops recording on the VCR.

Press it once to start recording, and once more to stop.

0

Shtl button

Use this for shuttle shot function (see next page).

qa

RET (return) button

This allows you to check the video signal.

When the internal VCR is in recording pause mode, press this button to review the last few seconds of the recording in the viewfinder (recording review). When an external VCR is connected, pressing this button connects the E-E video signal from the external VCR to the viewfinder while the internal VCR is recording or no tape is inserted in the internal VCR.

Note

The E-E video from an external VCR connected to the

DV OUT connector cannot be displayed in the viewfinder.

When a CCU (camera control unit) is connected, you can view the return video from the CCU in the viewfinder.

For details, see “Playback — Checking Recorded Contents”

(page 70).

qs


Use this to carry out a power zoom. Pressing the lever harder increases the zoom speed.

W end: zoom toward wide angle

T end: zoom toward telephoto qd

Iris selector

This selects the mode of iris operation. (See page

134.)

A (automatic): automatic iris

M (manual): manual iris qf


While using manual iris control, press this button to switch temporarily to automatic iris control setting.

Automatic control is maintained as long as you hold the button down.

qg

Dip switchs

These are used to make settings for shuttle shot function.

This section is normally covered by a rubber cap.

qh

Iris gain adjustment trimmer

Use this to adjust the iris gain.

This section is normally covered by a rubber cap.

qj

Shuttle memory position knob

Use this for the shuttle shot function (see next page).

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Shuttle shot function

What is the shuttle shot function?

The shuttle shot function allows you to zoom at maximum speed to a preset position (shuttle memory position) simply by pressing the lens Shtl button.

When you release the Shtl button, the lens returns to the original position.

Position before operation

Shuttle memory position

Hold Shtl button down.

Shtl button

Release Shtl button.

To set the shuttle memory position

While pressing the Shtl button, rotate the shuttle memory position knob to set the zoom position.

Rotate the knob to the T side to move in the telephoto direction, and rotate to the W side to move in the wideangle direction.

Dip switch settings

The dip switches on the VCL-719BX zoom lens (see

page 32) are used to make shuttle shot settings.

Dip switches

Shuttle memory position knob

To zoom to the preset shuttle memory position

Press the Shtl button and keep it held down. The lens zooms to the preset position and stops.

When you release the Shtl button, the lens returns to the position it was in before the operation.

Note

The motorized zoom lever does not function while the

Shtl button is held down.

By dip switch settings, the shuttle shot function can be assigned to the VTR button and the RET button.

Purpose

Turn shuttle shot function on or off

Turn on

Dip switch setting

(number: position)

1: ON

Turn off

1: OFF

Assign shuttle shot function to

VTR button

Turn VTR control function off

2: OFF

2: ON

Assign shuttle shot function to

RET button

Turn shuttle shot function on

Turn return video display function off

3: OFF

Turn shuttle shot function on

3: ON

Dip switch 4 is reserved. It is not used currently.

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DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder

Note

You can switch the scan size of the DXF-801/801CE in accordance with the aspect ratio selected on the

1

Eyepiece focusing knob

2

Stopper

Microphone holding screw

Microphone holder

Microphone camera or camcorder. It operates in 4:3 mode when connected to the DSR-390/390P. It operates in either

4:3 or 16:9 mode when connected to the DSR-570WS/

570WSP.

TALLY

TAKE REC BATT

SHUTTER GAIN UP

4

TAKE/TALLY indicator

5

BATT indicator

6

REC/TALLY indicators

7

GAIN UP indicator

8

SHUTTER indicator

Eye cup

9

PEAKING control

0

CONTRAST control

qa

Tally lamp

qs

BRIGHT control

qd

Eyepiece release catch

qf

TALLY switch

qg

DISPLAY switch

3

LIGHT switch and light

HIGH LOW OFF

LIGHT qh

Viewfinder connector

1

Eyepiece focusing knob

Turn this to adjust the viewfinder focus to match your eyesight. (See page 132.)

2

Stopper

Lift up when detaching the viewfinder (See page 41).

3

LIGHT switch and light

The light lights the lens and the switch controls the light as follows.

HIGH/LOW: Turn the light on and control the brightness.

OFF: Turns the light off.

4

TAKE/TALLY indicator (orange)

When using the ClipLink function while shooting, this indicator lights when the TAKE button (6 on page

15) has been pressed to set a Mark IN point and goes out when a Mark OUT point is set.

5

BATT (battery) indicator (red)

This lights when the battery capacity is low.

Note

This indicator flashes when switches and knobs on the camera control unit are operated. This is normal and not a malfunction.

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6

REC/TALLY (recording/tally) indicators (red)

• These flashe from the time when you press the VTR button on the lens or camcorder until recording starts, then stay on continuously during recording.

• These are also used to indicate a fault. (See page

142.)

• When a CCU (camera control unit) is connected, these indicators light only when a CALL signal is received from the CCU. They do not light or flash during VCR recording or in the case of a VCR fault.

• The lower indicator can be disabled by menu setting.

(See page 102.)

7

GAIN UP indicator (orange)

This lights when the gain is 3 dB or more.

8

SHUTTER indicator (red)

This lights when the SHUTTER switch (5 on page

15) is in the ON position. (If the EVS is selected, the indicator will not light.)

9

PEAKING control

This adjusts the outline intensity of the viewfinder image. (See page 132.)

0

CONTRAST control

This adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder image. (See

page 132.)

qa

Tally lamp

When the TALLY switch qf is in the ON position, this operates in the same way as the REC/TALLY indicators 6.

qs

BRIGHT (brightness) control

This adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image.

(See page 132.)

qd

Eyepiece release catch

To view the viewfinder screen directly, press this catch, and hinge up the eyepiece.

qf

TALLY switch

Set this switch to the ON position to use the tally lamp qa .

qg

DISPLAY switch

Set this switch to OFF when you want to remove the character data from the viewfinder and the monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connector.

However, items which are set to OFF in advanced menu page 5 and page 6 are not displayed even when this switch is set to ON.

qh

Viewfinder connector (20-pin)

Connect this to the VF connector (2 on page 15).

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Fitting and

Connections

Chapter

2

Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery

This camcorder uses a lithium battery to retain stored data. When using the camcorder for the first time, be

sure to insert the supplied lithium battery

(CR2032). The camcorder will not operate correctly without this lithium battery.

Lifetime of the lithium battery

When the lithium battery’s voltage falls, the lithium backup battery warning

Li

appears in the display window. If this warning appears, replace the lithium battery (CR2032) within three or four days.

The lithium battery has an average service life of about two years, however operation in ClipLink mode will shorten the lifetime until about one year (when the

DSBK-301A is fitted).

Inserting or replacing the lithium battery

Notes

• Carefully read the instructions for inserting and replacing the lithium battery. Lithium batteries can

explode if misused.

• Use only CR2032 Lithium Batteries. Other types of lithium batteries may come loose when this camcorder is moved. If you have difficulty finding

CR2032 Lithium Batteries, contact your Sony dealer.

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Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery

1

Turn the POWER switch on.

2

Press down the catch at the top of the battery cover and open the cover.

2

Catch

Press and pull forward.

LI

LITHIUM BATT

Battery cover

3

Take out the lithium battery.

1

POWER switch

Press down and pull out toward you.

4

Reverse step

3

to insert a replacement lithium battery.

Make sure that the + symbol

on the battery is facing you.

5

Close the battery cover.

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Fitting the Lens

Use the following procedure to fit the lens.

1

Remove the retaining rubber which prevents the lens mount from coming loose, then raise the lens fixing lever, and remove the lens mount cap.

Note

Be sure to turn off the power before fitting the lens.

Retaining rubber

Lens fixing lever

Lens mount cap

2

With the lens fixing lever turned fully counterclockwise, push in the lens, aligning the projection on the lens with the cutout on the camcorder.

Align and push in.

3

Supporting the lens, turn the lens fixing lever fully clockwise. Replace the retaining rubber on the lens mount.

Note

When removing the lens, rotate the lens fixing lever with your finger on the curved part of the lever.

You could injure your finger if you rotate the fixing lever with your finger on the tip of the lever.


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Fitting the Lens

If using a

1

/

2

” lens other than the VCL-716BX/

719BX on DSR-390/390P

If the connector on the lens attachment section is a 14pin connector (VCL-714BXA and other lenses), then the lens may be operated in the same way as the VCL-

716BX/719BX.

If the lens has a 7-pin connector, then the following limitations apply.

• The lens iris f. value is not displayed in the viewfinder.

• Iris operation may be slow in auto iris mode, and hunting may occur. If this happens, you should adjust the iris sensitivity (see page 135).

If using a lens with a 6-pin connector

This camcorder head has a 12-pin LENS connector. If the lens cable has a 6-pin connector, fit an adaptor cable: LO-612 (manufactured by Canon) or ECF-124

(manufactured by Fujinon) or equivalent.

When using a lens with a 6-pin connector, the following limitations apply.

• The lens iris f. value is not displayed in the viewfinder.

• Iris operation may be slow in auto iris mode, and hunting may occur. If this happens, you should adjust the iris sensitivity (see page 135).

If using a

2

/

3

” lens (for only DSR-390/390P)

Fit the lens using the optional LO-32BMT 2 /

3

” lens adaptor.

Fitting optional filters

Loosen the lens hood fixing screw to remove the lens hood, then attach the filter.

Use a commercially available M82

×

0.75 size screw to attach the filter.

Remove lens hood

Filter (optional)

Lens hood fixing screw

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Using Accessories

Using the Viewfinder

Removing the Viewfinder

Remove any microphone from the viewfinder before beginning.

1

Pull the viewfinder connector out of the VF connector on the front.

2

Loosen the viewfinder left-toright position fixing ring, then pulling up the retaining catch, slide the viewfinder out.

VF connector

Retaining catch

Viewfinder left-to-right position fixing ring

To fit the viewfinder

Reverse the removal procedure. (You need not hold the viewfinder stopper up.)

Left eye adaptor

By fitting a left eye adaptor, you can use the camcorder with your left eye to the viewfinder.

Note

You cannot stow the camcorder attached with a left eye adaptor in the LC-DS500 Carrying Case.


Adjusting the viewfinder position

To adjust the viewfinder left-to-right position, loosen the left-to-right fixing ring, and to adjust the front-toback position loosen the front-to-back position locking knob.

Viewfinder left-to-right position fixing ring

Viewfinger front-to-back position locking knob


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Fitting the 5-inch Electronic Viewfinder

You can fit the optional DXF-51/51CE (5-inch)/(DXF-

41/41CE (4-inch)) Electronic Viewfinder. To fit, the following parts are required.

How to fit

Remove the cover of the grip and attach the shoe and stopper screw (accessory shoe kit).

VF Cable

Required parts to fit

Name Part No.

Accessory Shoe Kit A-8274-968-B

Adaptor cable (8-pin y 20-pin) 1-783-665-11

(DXF-41/41CE only)

Shoe a)

Stopper screw a)

Fixing ring

Guide

8-pin

For details, contact your Sony dealer.

20-pin

Adaptor cable (8-pin y 20-pin) a) Supplied with the Accessory Shoe Kit

Fitting to a Tripod

First fit the VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod, then mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.

Removal

VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor

Slide the camcorder forward along the slot, until it clicks firmly into place.

Tripod

Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow.

Note

After removing the camcorder, if the tripod adaptor pin has not returned to its original position, hold down the red button and move the lever in the direction of the arrow to return the pin to its original position. It is not possible to mount a camcorder with the pin left out.

Pin

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Using an Optional Microphone

Fitting the optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder

Remove the two retaining screws (M3

×

8) for the optional microphone holder, then use these screws to attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder.

Screws removed from the camcorder

CAC-12

Fitting an optional microphone

Use the following procedure to attach an optional

ECM-670 Microphone.

1

Loosen the screw of the CAC-

12 Microphone Holder, then open the holder and replace the microphone adaptor with the one supplied with the ECM-

670 Microphone.

2

Insert the microphone in the microphone holder, close the holder, and tighten the screw.

Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN +48 V connector.

Microphone adaptor

MIC IN +48 V connector

Mark


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Fitting optional microphones (operable with a

48 V supply) other than the ECM-670

Use the same fitting procedure as for the ECM-670, but note the following differences with respect to the microphone adaptor.

Using a Video Light

You can use the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent for this comcorder. Use a video light powered by 12 V with maximum power consumption of 30 W.

• If you connect the video light to the video light connector 9 on the camcorder (page 27) and set the

LIGHT switch 3 to AUTO (page 16), you can turn the light on and off automatically as you start and stop the VCR operation.

• The output of the video light connector on the camcorder is controlled to 12 V even when the

ECM-672: no microphone adaptor required.

Slender microphones (19 mm ( 3 /

4

inch) diameter):

use the microphone adaptor supplied with the

CAC-12.

camcorder is supplied with 12 V or more power

(through the DC IN connector or battery pack). The brightness or color temperature of the light will not change according to voltage increase.

Notes

• Do not use a video light with power consumption of over 30 W.

• The brightness or color temperature of the light will change when the supplied voltage is under 12 V.

To fit the video light

Fit the video light to the camcorder grip or the accessory shoe on the viewfinder and connect the video light cable to the video light connector.

1

Remove the cover of the camcorder grip and break off projection A (see the figure).

When using a video light with a long cable

You can pass part of the cable through the camcorder grip.

Projection B

Projection A

2

Pass the cable through the grip as shown in the figure and replace the cover.

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When using equipment other than this camcorder for power supply

Break off projections A and B on the camcorder. (See step

1

of the previous section “When using a video light with a long cable”.) Insert the cable into the grip from the front hole and take out from the rear hole as shown in the figure.

Fitting the Shoulder Strap

This section describes the procedure for fitting the supplied shoulder strap to the camcorder.

1

Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting.

Pull up the strap to lock the fiting.

g

2

Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the other side of the grip in the same way.

Clip


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Removing the shoulder strap

g

Press here to release.

Connecting to Audio System

The camcorder is able to record sound not only from the attached microphone but also from a wireless microphone or an external audio system.

For connecting an intercom adaptor, see page 48.

Using a wireless microphone system

You can use the wireless microphone system including a WRT-810A/830A UHF Wireless Microphone and a

WRR-810A/855A/860A UHF Portable Tuner to record sound.

To connect a WRR-855A

1

Open the cover of the WRR connector.

For details on using the wireless microphone system, see the operating instructions for the microphone and tuner.

WRR connector

WRR

2

Insert the WRR-855A into the

CA-WR855.

Fasten the screws (supplied with the WRR-855A).

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3

Fit the attachment plate on the rear side of the CA-WR855 to the V-groove on the battery attachment interface, and then slide the CA-WR855 down until it connects to the WRR connector.

CA-WR855

4

Set one of the AUDIO IN (CH-

1/CH-2) switches to

WIRELESS.

To connect a WRR-810A/860A

Attach the WRR tuner fitting (not supplied) (Part No.

A-8278-057-A) to the rear of the camcorder as shown in the following figure.

2,3

4

5

1

Pass a screwdriver through the holes and tighten the screws .

2

Loosen the adjustment screws.

3

Adjust the metal fitting position for a battery pack to be attached, and tighten the adjustment screws to fix its position.

1 4

WRR-810A/860A

4

Attach the holder kit (two fittings and four screws, supplied with the tuner) to the WRR tuner fitting

(one for the upper position and the other for the lower position).

5

Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting.

For details about the WRR tuner fitting (Part No. A-8278-

057-A), contact your Sony dealer.


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Using an external audio system

Connect an audio mixer or other external audio system component to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connector as shown below.

AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) switches: Set to REAR.

VJ MIC

WIRELESS

CH-1 CH-2

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

Input selection switch: Set to LINE.

LINE

+48V ON

MIC

AUDIO IN

CH-1/CH-2

To audio mixer, etc.

Connecting a CA-370 Intercom Adaptor

You can connect a CA-370 Intercom Adaptor to this unit to enable intercom communications.


1

LEVEL knob

1

LEVEL knob

Adjusts the volume of intercom communications.

2

INTERCOM connector (mini-jack)

Connect the optional DR-100 Intercom Headset.

2

INTERCOM connector

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Connecting the CA-370 Intercom Adaptor to this camcorder

Fit the attachment plate on the read side of the CA-370 to the V-groove on the battery attachment interface, and then slide the CA-370 down until it connects to the WRR connector.

WRR connector

CA-370

Using the Optional LC-DS500

Carrying Case

For details on using the carrying case, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the carrying case.

Using the Optional LC-DS300SFT

Soft Carrying Case

For details on using the soft carrying case, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the soft carrying case.


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Connections

Connecting a Number of Camcorders

When using two or more synchronized camcorders, connect an external sync signal to the GEN LOCK IN connector, supplying a VBS or BS signal. The camcorder will then operate synchronized to this signal.

You can adjust the synchronization using the basic menu page 5. (See page 94.)

Note

When you fit the optional DSBK-501/501P, set the

VIDEO IN to CAM using the basic menu page 4. (see

page 93.)

Example 1: Camcorder 2 synchronized to the signal from camcorder 1

DSR-390/390P/570WS/570WSP

Camcorder 1

BNC cable

Portable VTR

DSR-390/390P/570WS/570WSP

Camcorder 2

VTR/CCU

VIDEO OUT

To camera connector

GEN LOCK IN

VIDEO OUT

To video input connector

CCZ-A Camera Cable

Example 2: Camcorders 1 and 2 synchronized to the signal from a special effects unit or similar

BNC cable

BNC cable

Special effects unit or similar

Video input connector

Sync signal output connector

Video input connector

Sync signal output connector

BNC cable

BNC cable

BNC cable

Camcorder 1

VIDEO OUT

GEN LOCK IN

DSR-390/390P/570WS/570WSP

Camcorder 2

DSR-390/390P/570WS/570WSP

VIDEO OUT

GEN LOCK IN

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Connecting an External VCR

You can connect the following external VCRs to the

VTR/CCU connector (26-pin) or the DV OUT connector for recording.

Connector

VTR/CCU connector

DV OUT connector

VCR

BVW-50/50P/35/

35P (portable)

Digital

Videocassette

Recorder DSR-

20/20P/70A/

70AP/2000/

2000P, etc.

Connecting cable

CCZ-A Camera cable (max. length

10 m (33 ft.)) i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

(max. length

4.5 m (14 ft.))

Notes

• Although power can be supplied to the camcorder from an external VTR, the camcorder may not operate correctly in some such cases, depending on the power supply capacity of the VTR. It is recommended that you power the camcorder from a battery pack or from an external power supply.

• The VTR/CCU connector always outputs the signals from the camera. (The playback video of the internal

VCR cannot be output.)

• When no VCR is connected to the VTR/CCU connector (26-pin), it does not supply signals.

• A hub cannot be used to control a VCR connected to the DV OUT connector, because the REC command is not transmitted to the external VCR when a hub is used.

However, a hub can be used to control this camcorder from an external VCR.

Connecting an i.LINK Digital Cassette Recorder

When you connect an i.LINK-compatible digital VCR

(such as the DSR-70A/70AP) to the DV OUT connector of this camcorder using an i.LINK cable

(DV connecting cable), you can perform a cut editing or dubbing. In this case, set the camcorder’s VTR

TRIGGER switch to INT ONLY.

The camcorder begins to play when a PLAY command is received from the connected VCR.

DSR-70A/70AP Digital

Videocassette Recorder

DSR-390/390P/570WS/570WSP

DV OUT DV IN i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Notes

• The camcorder does not support noiseless various speed playback.

• To protect the tape, slow playback is automatically cancelled if the slow playback lasts for about one minute.

• When dubbing tapes using the DSR-70A/70AP, a continuous recorded section of approximately five seconds is required before the recording start point. It is recommended to record color bars or a similar signal beforehand at the start point of the source tape to be dubbed on this camcorder.


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Connections

Connecting a Camera Control Unit

You can connect CCU-D50/D50P Camera Control

Unit (CCU) to the VTR/CCU connector of this camcorder.

Note the following when connecting a CCU.

• The only video signal formats that can be transmitted from this camcorder to the CCU are VBS and R–Y/

B–Y/Y.

• A CCU cannot be used at the same time as a remote control device connected to the REMOTE1 or

REMOTE2 connector of this camcorder.

• When the camcorder is gen-locked to a CCU reference signal, and then gen-locked to another external reference signal, the other external reference signal overrides the CCU reference signal for camcorder gen-lock.

• The REC/TALLY indicator on the front of the DXF-

801/801CE viewfinder lights only when a CALL signal is received from the CCU. It does not light or flash during VTR recording or on errors.

• The interface gain of microphone input is –20 dB.

• Three types of power supply are available for powering the camcorder under CCU operation.

The camcorder uses power sources, if present, in the order EXT DC IN >Battery Pack > CCU.

Before switching the camcorder power supply between CCU and another power source, always turn off the camcorder's Power switch.

(CCU or EX DC power is recommended for shooting over extended periods.)

• Before using a CCU, set the camcorder’s EZ mode to

OFF (see page 17). (The advanced menu does not appear unless it is set to OFF.)

• The color matrix switching function of the CCU-D50/

D50P does not work with this camcorder.

• When the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ item on page 2 of the advanced menu is set to DL, the knee adjustment function of the CCU-D50/D50P does not work.

• Refer to the Operation Manual of the CCU-D50/

D50P for information about connections between this unit and the CCU-D50/D50P.

CCZ-A cable transmission distance when CCU connected

The following table shows cable transmission lengths when a CCU is connected to the DSR-390/390P/

570WS/570WSP.

Connected viewfinder

Maximum transmission distance

Power from CCU Power not from CCU

DXF-801/801CE

(1.5-inch type)

300 m a)

300 m a)

DXF-51/51CE

(5-inch type)

300 m a)

300 m a) a) The maximum transmission distance of gen-lock signals and return video is 150 m.

For details, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative.

Video signals transmittable from this unit to a camera control unit

Video signals transmittable from this unit to a camera control unit are only VBS and R-Y/B-Y/Y.

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Power Supply

The following power supplies can be used with this camcorder.

• BP-L40A/IL75 lithium-ion battery pack

• BP-M50/M100 nickel metal hydride battery pack

• NP-1B Ni-Cd Battery Pack (The DC-L1Battery

Adaptor is required.)

• BP-90A Ni-Cd Battery Pack (The DC-L90 Battery

Adaptor is required.)

• AC power (The AC-550/550CE, AC-DN1, AC-

DN2B or CMA-8A/8ACE AC Adaptor is required.)

Alternatively, you can make combined use of internal and external batteries, by mounting one of the above batteries as an internal battery and connecting an external battery that can be a BP-90A contained in a

DC-210 Battery Adaptor and connected to the DC IN connector of the camcorder.

Note

Power this unit off before switching between the battery pack and AC power.

Using a BP-L40A/IL75/M50/M100 Battery Pack

With a battery pack, the camcorder will operate continuously for the time shown below.

DSR-390/390P

BP-L40A: Approx. 80 minutes

BP-M50: Approx. 100 minutes

BP-IL75: Approx. 180 minutes



BP-L40A: Approx. 70 minutes


BP-IL75: Approx. 140 minutes


Before use, charge the battery pack with a BC-L50/

L100/L100CE/M50 Battery Charger.

Notes on using the battery pack

• A warm battery pack may not be fully recharged.

• Even when fully charged, battery packs gradually lose their charge naturally. Use the battery packs as soon as possible after recharging.

• To prolong the life of battery packs, store them in a cool place (about 20°C (68°F

)

), and charge in a place with an ambient temperature between 10°C and 30°C

(50°F to 86°F).

• Before long-term storage, discharge the battery fully.

This extends the battery life if the battery is of the lithium-ion type.

• It is recommended that the BP-L40A be used at 30 W or less. The specified capacity may not be obtained if it is connected to the camcorder with accessories which operate at 30 W or higher, especially when the ambient temperature is low.

• At low temperatures, the usable time of battery packs decreases. When the ambient temperature is 0°C

(32°F), usable time decreases by about 10%.

(However, the usable time is affected by the power consumption of the camcorder in addition to the usage status of the battery packs.) The usable time of battery packs increases if they are warmed to the room temperature (about 20°C (68°F)) before use at low temperatures.

• If you use the BP-L40A at temperatures of 0°C

(32°F) or below, when power consumption of the camcorder and accessories is 40 W or higher (due to using a video light, for example), power may fail after a short time (a few minutes). To increase the usable time, store the BP-L40A in a warm place, and power on the camcorder before the BP-L40A cools down.

• Compared to the BP-L40A, the BP-IL75 offers better performance at low temperatures. The BP-IL75 is recommended for use at low temperatures.

• Carrying a spare battery pack is recommended.

The Info function (remaining time display) does not function when a BP-IL75 is connected to this unit.

Operation is the same as with a normal lithium ion battery.

The BP-L40A/IL75 is free from memory effect.

There is no need to discharge it fully before recharging.


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Power Supply

Attaching the battery pack

1

Press the battery pack against the rear 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.

Detaching the battery pack

LOCK

Holding the button in, pull the battery pack up.

LOCK

BP-L40A/IL75/M50/M100

Align these lines.

Matching line on the camcorder

LOCK

“LOCK” arrow

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Using an AC Adaptor

Using a CMA-8A/8ACE AC Adaptor

Connect the camcorder to the AC power supply as shown in the following figure, and turn the POWER switch of the CMA-8A/8ACE ON.

LOCK

To AC power source

CMA-8A/8ACE

AC Adaptor

POWER switch: ON

CCQX-3 cable

CAMERA/CCU

DC IN

Using the Anton Bauer

Intelligent Battery System

When using an Anton Bauer battery to power this unit, set “Menu 206 Selecting Battery Capacity Indication

(see page 120)” according to the battery.

If the Anton Bauer battery supports remaining capacity indication, a number indicating the remaining capacity can be displayed in the viewfinder.

Contact your Sony dealer for more information.

Using an AC-DN1 AC Adaptor

Mount the AC-DN1 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery, then connect to the AC power source.

To AC power source

Note

When power consumption of the camcorder and accessories is 38 W or higher, use the AC-DN2A/

DN2B AC adaptor (lower than 150 W).


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Shooting

Basic Procedure for Shooting

Chapter

3

RET button

Focusing ring

1

Power the camcorder.

2

Set the FILTER control appropriately for the lighting conditions.

FILTER control

VTR button

POWER switch

ZEBRA button

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Basic Procedure for Shooting

1

Filter setting Lighting conditions

1 (3200) Studio halogen lighting (incandescent), sunrise and sunset.

2 (5600K +

1 /

8

ND)

Sunlight.

Use it to prevent hunting 1) or to reduce the depth of field 2) .

3 (5600K)

4 (5600K +

/

64

ND)

Cloudy or rainy outdoor shooting, and fluorescent lighting.

Sunlight.

Use it to prevent hunting 1) or to reduce the depth of field 2) .

3

Check the switch settings on the camcorder. (See

pages 15 to 30).

If there is not sufficient time to check the camcorder settings, you can use “EZ mode” by setting the EZ MODE button ON. The camcorder is automatically adjusted to standard settings, and the iris and the white balance are adjusted automatically. (See page 104.)

4

Check the settings in the basic menu (page 92) and advanced menu (page 98).

5

Check the lens settings (pages 39 and 40) and flange focal length adjustment (page 133).

6

Adjust the eyepiece focus, and the contrast and brightness of the viewfinder image (page 132).

7

Check the sound system settings.

• Microphone connections

• Settings on the VCR section

8

If required, switch on the center marker and/or safety zone (basic menu page 6 and advanced menu page 4) and zebra pattern (ZEBRA button) in the viewfinder image.

9

Adjust the white balance (page 126) and black balance (page 129).

10

Turn the focusing ring so that the subject is sharply in focus. It may be convenient to use the

EZ FOCUS button for the “EZ focus” function (see

page 16).

11

Setup the VCR section according to your shooting objectives, then start recording.

• During recording, the REC/TALLY indicator(s) in the viewfinder light(s), and “REC” appears on the viewfinder screen.

• Depending on the setting of the REC TIME switch (see page 24), you can display the total recording time or the length of the current cut on the viewfinder screen.

• You can use the AUDIO LEVEL knob on the front to manually adjust the channel 1 audio level.

To do this, you must first set up the VCR section to enable manual adjustment of the audio recording level.

12

To pause recording, press the VTR button again.

Using the DynaLatitude Function

This function detects the bright and dark parts of the subject and automatically adjusts for the appropriate contrast. The DynaLatitude function enables finegrained contrast adjustment according to the luminance level of each pixel. It is effective when shooting scenes with mixed light and dark parts.

DL OFF DL ON

However, the brightness of the subject on the screen may change if the subject moves during shooting.

Also, for some subjects, there may be increased noise in dark sections of the picture.

For information on turning this function on and off, see page 100. For information on setting effect levels, see page

93.

..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

1) Hunting: This occurs if the automatic iris function is not able to reach a stable state, and as a result the image brightness keeps changing, alternately lighter and darker.

2) Depth of field: This is the range over which the subject is sharply in focus.

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Chapter 3 Shooting

Recording

Usable Cassettes

This camcorder can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below.

Model name Size

PDV-64

*

/94

*

/124

*

/184

*

/34

*

PDVM-12 * /22 * /32 * /40 *

Standard size

Mini size

The * in each model name is actually “ME”

(indicating that a cassette memory is contained), or

“N” (indicating that no cassette memory is contained).

The numbers in the model names show maximum recording/playback time (minutes) for each model. For example, the maximum recording/playback time of the

PDV-184ME is 184 minutes.

Note

If you insert an incorrect type of cassette, it will be automatically ejected.

Notes on using cassettes

• Before storing the cassette, rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case, preferably on end instead of flat on its side. The storage case of a DVCAM cassette is specially designed to eusure a long-period storage of the tape.

Storing a cassette in any other condition (not rewound, out of its case, etc.) may cause the video and audio contents to become damaged over time.

• If the cassette memory connector (contact point) becomes dirty, connection problems may occur and cause a loss of functions. Remove away any dust or dirt from this area before using the cassette.

• If the cassette is dropped on the floor or otherwise receives a hard impact, the tape may become slackened and may not record and or play back correctly. For instructions on removing tape slack, see next page.

• Follow the instructions on page 61 to insert a cassette, or the camcorder may be damaged.

DVCAM cassettes

The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassette’s appearance.

Mini size

Standard size

Preventing accidental erasure

Set the REC/SAVE switch to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents.

REC/SAVE switch

Set to SAVE

REC

SAVE

Cassette memory

REC/SAVE switch

For ClipLink shooting, a DVCAM cassette including

“cassette memory” is necessary. In the cassette memory, data required for editing the recorded video

(ClipLink log data) is stored. This unit can record or play back the cassettes with cassette memory of 16 kbits or less.

For details of ClipLink log data, see “ClipLink Shooting”

(page 77).

If you insert a cassette into the camcorder when this switch is set to SAVE, the camcorder will not record when you press the REC button.

To enable recording

Set the REC/SAVE switch back to REC.

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Recording

Checking the tape for slack

Turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack.

Insert the cassette into the cassette holder, close the cassette holder, and after about 10 seconds take it out.

See page 61 on how to insert a cassette.

Paper clip, etc.

Reel

Recording on the Internal VCR

This section describes basic recording operations using the internal VCR.

Notes

• When you will not perform ClipLink shooting, set the

ClipLink function to oFF in the VCR menu. (See

page 123 for menu setting and see page 77 for details of ClipLink shooting.)

• Before shooting, mount or connect any required equipment or accessories and check the power supply. (See Chapter 2 “Fitting and Connections”.)

Also, it is desireable to make sure for problems in camcorder’s internal operations using the auto-check function. (See “Using Auto-Check Function —Menu

210” on page 121.)

• When using a tape recorded by this camcorder to transfer digital (video/audio/time code) signals at four times the normal speed from the DSR-85/85P Digital

Videocassette Recorder to the ES-7 EditStation for editing purposes, there must be about at least 40 seconds of recording on the tape before the IN point.

To perform editing without problems, it is recommended that you pre-record at least 40

seconds of color bar signals at the beginning of the

tape.

• When dubbing tapes using the DSR-70A/70AP, a continuous recorded section of approximately five seconds is required before the recording start point. It is recommended to record color bars or a similar signal beforehand at the start point of the source tape to be dubbed on this camcorder.

1 3

2

1

4

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Chapter 3 Shooting

1

Set the POWER switch to ON and check the following items in the display window.

Item to check

How is the battery?

Has the lithium battery been inserted and is it charged?

Is there a condensation problem?

Indication and steps

BATT E [ xxxxxx ] F: The battery is fully charged.

If two or fewer marks appear and the indication is blinking, replace the battery.

Make sure that the

Li

is not shown in the display window. If it is shown, replace the lithium battery.

“

See also

9

Display window” (page 19)

“Inserting and Replacing the

Lithium Battery” (page 37)

Make sure that the “HUMID” indication is not shown in the display window. If it is shown, do not use the equipment until the “HUMID” indication disappears.

“Condensation” (page 143)

Inserting a mini-size cassette 2

Press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder, and insert the cassette.

Make sure that the cassette’s REC/SAVE switch is set to REC, then check for tape slack before loading the cassette.

For details on handling cassettes, see “Usable

Cassettes” on page 59.

Inserting a standard-size cassette

PUSH

Stage

Guides

Indication “PUSH”

Cassette holder window

Mini-size cassette match marks

PUSH

Indication “PUSH”

Cassette holder window

Insert the cassette with the cassette window (on the front) facing outward.

Lock

Insert the cassette with the cassette window (on the front) facing outward. Push the cassette between the both guides along the stage until it goes under the lock.

Press “PUSH” on the cassette holder solidly to close the holder.

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Recording

Notes

• Turn the power on and then insert or eject the cassette.

• When inserting a mini-size cassette, confirm the cassette is under the lock (see the above figure), and then close the cassette holder. If the cassette is not inserted fully under the lock, a stopper will prevent the cassette holder from closing when you press down on it.

• Internal parts of the camcorder may become bent or otherwise damaged if you attempt to close the cassette holder after inserting a mini-size cassette in the wrong direction (such as with the cassette turned backside front so the reel holes face the cassette holder window or with the cassette turned sideways so that a short side enters first).

• If

CL

appears in the display window when the cassette is loaded, it means that data has already been recorded into the cassette memory. If you record under this condition whether the ClipLink function is available or not, the existing cassette memory data will be overwritten. To avoid this, insert a new cassette.

• After inserting the cassette, close the cassette holder solidly by pressing on the “PUSH” indication on the holder. Unless the cassette holder is closed solidly, the tape will not be loaded and the tape operation buttons will not function. If you find the tape

3

Make the switch settings shown in the figure below.

operation buttons inoperable, press on the “PUSH” indication again to make sure that the cassette holder is solidly closed.

PUSH

Do not insert cassette sideways.

PUSH

Do not insert cassette backside front.

WARNING

RESET

PB DATE NDF EXT-LK HOLD

OVER dB

0

OVER

LIGHT

ON

OFF

H MIN SEC FRM

CLIP CL CONT IP

TAPE

BATT E

DIAG

F

DVCAM

Li


-12

-20

1

-30

-40

-

•

F 8

F 8

32k

48k

2

DISPLAY

COUNTER

TC

U-BIT

(MENU SET)


TTL

DUR

EXT VTR

OUTPUT

ON

OFF

COMPONENT.

VBS

OFF Y/C


TTL RESET SET

VTR

TRIGGER

PARALLE L

INT ONLY

EXT ONLY

ON

OFF

HYPER

GAIN

FILE

STD

SETUP

FRONT MIC

LOW CUT

ON

OFF

MONITOR SELECT PRESET

MIX

EXT

CH-1

CH-2

ClipLink

CONTINUE

REGEN

DATE/TIME R-RUN

SET

MONITOR OUT

CHARACTER

ON

OFF

AUDIO LEVEL

AUTO

MAN

LITHIUM BATT

VJ MIC

WIRELESS

AUDIO SELECT

CH-1 CH-2

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

AUDIO SELECT

(CH-1/CH-2) switches: AUTO

a)

TC mode switch 2: F-RUN or R-RUN

b)

TC mode switch 1: PRESET b) a) When one of these switches is set to MAN, the recording volume can be manually adjusted. For details, see “Manually adjusting audio recording level” on page 63.

b) For details, see “Setting the Time Code Value” on page 73.

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Chapter 3 Shooting

4

Display menu 212 and select the audio recording mode (two-channel mode or four-channel mode).

For menu operation, see “Selecting Audio Recording

Mode — Menu 212” (page 123).

Note

One of the following warning indications appears in the display area when you change the audio mode setting during recording pause.

Warning indication

Status

Fs 48k (flashes four times per second)

Fs 32k (flashes four times per second)

Attempting to switch from 32-kHz mode (four-channel mode) to 48-kHz mode (two-channel mode).

Attempting to switch from 48-kHz mode (two-channel mode) to 32-kHz mode (four-channel mode).

The recordings at switching points prevent editing.

Avoid changing the audio mode once you have started recording.

5

Set up the camcorder to suit your recording objectives, and press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

Recording begins when the TALLY indicator stays lit after blinking for a moment.

Manually adjusting audio recording level

1

In step

3

above (“Recording on the Internal

VCR”), set the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches to MAN (see page 62).

During recording, the tape transport buttons

(EJECT, REW, F FWD, PLAY, and STOP) cannot be used.

Operation

To view image being shot

To listen to audio track being shot

Step

•

Look into the viewfinder.

•

Connect a video monitor to the

MONITOR OUT connector or S

VIDEO OUT connector.

Connect an earphone to the

EARPHONE connector or listen to the audio from the speaker.

To pause recording Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

For instructions on continuing to record after a pause, see “Back

Space Editing” (page 67).

To stop recording

Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens, then press the

STOP button.

With this state, it is impossible to start back space editing.

To remove the cassette

Check that the power is on, then press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and remove the cassette. Close the cassette holder.

2

While checking the audio level in the display window, turn the AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knob for the channel being used for microphone or wireless microphone system connection (CH-1 or

CH-2) so that the maximum audio level is under

0 dB.

WARNING

RESET


OVER dB

0

OVER

LIGHT

ON

OFF

H MIN SEC FRM

CLIP

TAPE

BATT E

DIAG

CL CONT IP

F

DVCAM

Li


-12

-20

1

-30

-40

F

8

F

8

-

•

32k

48k

2

DISPLAY

COUNTER

TC

U-BIT

(MENU SET)

Audio level indications

AUDIO LEVEL

(CH-1/CH-2) knobs


TTL

ON

EXT VTR

OUTPUT

COMPONENT.

DUR OFF VBS

OFF Y/C


TTL RESET SET

VTR

TRIGGER

PARALLE L

INT ONLY

EXT ONLY

ON

OFF

HYPER

GAIN

FILE

STD

SETUP FRONT MIC

LOW CUT

ON

OFF

MONITOR SELECT

PRESET

MIX

CH-1

CH-2

REGEN

EXT

DATE/TIME

ClipLink

CONTINUE

R-RUN

SET

MONITOR OUT

CHARACTER

ON

OFF

AUDIO LEVEL

AUTO

MAN

LITHIUM BATT

VJ MIC

WIRELESS

AUDIO SELECT

CH-1 CH-2

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

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When the battery is getting exhausted

When the battery is getting exhausted, the BATT indication in the display window blinks once a second

(see page 20). Replace the battery with a charged battery immediately.

If you continue to use the low battery, the BATT indication will blink four times a second, and the operation will stop.

For description of how to replace batteries, see “Power

Supply” on page 53.

Note

Turn the POWER switch OFF before replacing the battery.

Recording on an External VCR

Using the VTR/CCU Connector

(26-pin) or DV OUT Connector

Set the VTR TRIGGER switch as follows when operating this unit to control an external VCR connected to the VTR/CCU connector or the DV OUT connector.

Simultaneous recording on the external and

internal VCR: PARALLEL

Recording on the external VCR: EXT ONLY

For information about connectable VCRs, see “Connecting an External VCR” (page 51).

Recording External Video

Signals

When the optional DSBK-501/501P Analog

Composite Input Board is fitted to this camcorder, you can record external video signals.

1

Connect the external video signals to the GEN

LOCK IN/VIDEO IN Connector.

2

Set VIDEO IN to EXT using basic menu page 4.

For details, see “Viewfinder Basic Menu” on page 92.

3

Press the EJECT switch to open the cassette holder, and insert the cassette.

4

Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

The camcorder starts recording.

Notes

• If the external video signals include noise, such as jitter, the camcorder may not record signals properly.

• When recording external analog video signals, signals are not output from the S VIDEO OUT connector.

• When recording external analog video signals, setup log data is not recorded on the tape (see page 115).

Notes

• When the VTR TRIGGER switch is set to INT

ONLY, the camcorder controls only the internal VCR even if an external VCR is connected.

• When external VCRs are connected to the VCR/CCU and DV OUT connectors, both VCRs operate in the same way under the control of the VTR button of this camcorder or of the lens.

If you do not want to operate an external VCR connected to the DV OUT connector, set the iLINK

CTL item on page 3 of the advanced menu to OFF.

• When external equipment, such as VCR, is connected to the DV OUT connector, the ClipLink and the audio fade-in/fade-out function during recording do not work.

Note about simultaneous use of an external

VCR connected to the VTR/CCU connector

(26-pin) and an RM-M7G Remote Control Unit connected to the REMOTE connector (10-pin)

About 15 seconds are required after the camcorder and an external VCR are powered on for control of the camcorder from a remote control unit to become possible.

This limitation does not apply to the external VCR if it is powered on after you have confirmed that the camcorder can be controlled from the remote control unit.

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Recording on the internal and external

VCRs simultaneously

1

Set the switches as shown in the table below.

Switch

VTR TRIGGER switch

EXT VTR OUTPUT switch

Setting

PARALLEL

Set depending on the connected VCR.

2

For an external VCR connected to the VTR/CCU connector, put the VCR into the recording paused state.

For an external VCR connected to the DV OUT connector, do one of the following, depending on the setting of the iLINK CTL item on page 3 of the advanced menu.

Set to ALL: Put the VCR into either the stopped or recording paused state.

Set to REC/P: Put the VCR into the recording paused state.

3


The both VCRs start recording simultaneously.

To pause recording, press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens again.

The both VCRs go into the recording paused state.

If either VCR comes to end of tape during

recording, one VCR stops at the end of the tape, and the other will continue recording. To restart simultaneous recording, perform the following.

When the internal VCR has run out of tape:

Change the cassette, and press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

When the external VCR has run out of tape:

Change the cassette, and start recording with the controls on the external VCR.

Note

After replacing the cassette on the external

VCR, do not press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens, as this will pause the internal VCR.

To operate either VCR during recording,

change the VTR TRIGGER switch setting. Both

VCRs continue recording at the time of switching.

Setting to INT ONLY: The camcorder can operate only the internal VCR.

Setting to EXT ONLY: The camcorder can operate only the external VCR.

Note

When two external VCRs are connected using the

VTR/CCU connector and the DV OUT connector, both VCRs operate identically in response to operations with this camcorder or with the lens

VTR button.

If the tape on one of the VCR ends, exchange the cassette and then resume recording by external

VCR operations.

Recording on the external VCR only

1

Set the VTR TRIGGER switch to EXT ONLY.

2

For an external VCR connected to the VTR/CCU connector, put the VCR into the recording paused state.

For an external VCR connected to the DV OUT connector, do one of the following, depending on the setting of the iLINK CTL item on page 3 of the advanced menu.

Set to ALL: Put the VCR into either the stopped or recording paused state.

Set to REC/P: Put the VCR into the recording paused state.

3


The external VCR starts recording.

To pause recording


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Using the viewfinder to see playback pictures

To see playback pictures of the internal VCR

Press the PLAY button.

To see playback pictures of an external VCR

For an external VCR connected to the VTR/CCU

connector: Press the RET button on the lens when the internal VCR is recording or no cassette is loaded in the internal VCR. While holding down the RET button, you can see the return video from the external VCR.

For an external VCR connected to the DV OUT

connector: With the VTR TRIGGER switch of this camcorder set to PARALLEL or EXT

ONLYand with the internal VCR stopped or having no cassette loaded, start playback on the external VCR.

Note

Depending on the VCR model, an external VCR may not output return video when INPUT SELECT is set to i.LINK on the external VCR. In this case, set INPUT

SELECT to another position.

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Back Space Editing

This section describes the steps for recording several scenes continuously.

1

Follow steps

1

to

5

(pages 60 to 63) in the procedure “Recording on the Internal VCR” to begin recording.

To continue the time code that has been recorded on the tape, set the TC mode switch 2 to R-RUN in step

3

(page 62).

For details of time codes, see “Setting the Time Code

Value” on page 73.

2

When you have finished recording a scene, press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

This pauses the recording operation.

Note

Do not do any of the following before the next scene is shot as it will interrupt the recording

(the recording will not be continuous).

• Remove the cassette.

• Transport the tape (play, rewind, fast forward).

• Press the STOP button.

• Replace the battery when the camcorder is powered.

3

When you are ready to shoot the next scene, again press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

This restarts the recording operation.

4

Repeat steps

2

and

3

for each scene to be shot.

Operation

Restart an interrupted recording

(see step 2 above)

Step

See next section “Starting Back

Space Editing at Any Tape Position”.

Check the recorded contents

Stop recording

See “Checking the Recorded

Contents Immediately After Shooting

—Recording Review” on page 70.

Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens, then press the

STOP button.

If there is a long period before shooting the next scene

Once put the camcorder into recording pause mode, it waits a certain (user-definable) period of time and then automatically switches to standby-off mode. When the camcorder is in standby-off mode, it takes time for the recording to start after pressing the VTR button.

For details on setting the timeout value for automatic switching to standby-off mode, see “Setting Standby-On

Period — Menu 207” on page 120.

Starting Back Space Editing at

Any Tape Position

This section describes the steps for inserting a new scene at any desired position on the tape.

The following steps can also be used to restart recording after an interruption has occurred.

1

Perform step

1

(page 61) in “Recording on the

Internal VCR”.

2

Insert the cassette containing the previous recording.

3

Perform steps

3

and

4

(pages 62 and 63) in

“Recording on the Internal VCR”.

To continue from the last time code of the previous recording, set TC mode switch 1 to REGEN.

For details about time codes, see “Setting the Time

Code Value” on page 73.

4


The recorded contents are displayed on the viewfinder screen.

Operation at playback Step

Fast forward the tape Press the F FWD button.

Rewind the tape Press the REW button.

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• If the POWER switch is turned on and off repeatedly.

• If the camcorder is left powered off for several hours.

• If the camcorder is subject to severe vibration while powered off.

• If for any other reason the automatic recording continuity function is unable to operate correctly.

• If the lithium battery (CR2032) is exhausted, or if no lithium battery has been fitted.

STOP button

REW button

PLAY button

F FWD button

EJECT STOP REW PLAY F FWD

5

Press the STOP button when the tape reaches the position where the new recording will start (see the

figure above).

This stops the tape.

6

Press the RET button on the lens.

This rewinds the tape slightly and runs it until the continue point (specified by step

5

), then sets the camcorder to recording pause state.

7


This starts recording.

The edit search function enables you to search for the continue position. For details, see next section.

Note

If you turn the POWER switch off during recording, or when recording is paused, the camcorder automatically goes through its shut-down sequence, then powers off.

When you next turn the POWER switch on, the camcorder automatically finds the point at which recording ended, and sets itself up so that you can carry in with continuous recording. Note that this operation takes several seconds: do not turn the

POWER switch is turned off or replace the battery during this interval, as the automatic recording continuity will be lost.

Note also that the recording continuity is lost in the following cases.

Using the Edit Search Function

While Back Space Editing

You can use the edit search function to find the desired tape location when continuing to record from any other location on the tape. Press and hold one of the EDIT

SEARCH buttons to activate the search playback function for as long as you hold down it.

1

Turn on the power, then insert a cassette into the

VCR.

2

Perform steps

2

to

12

in “Basic Procedure for

Shooting” (page 57).

3

Press and hold either of the EDIT SEARCH buttons (REV or FWD).

REV button

FWD button

The tape is moved in reverse or forward search mode for as long as you hold down the REV or

FWD button, and the image is shown in the viewfinder.

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To change the playback speed

Press the REV or FWD button down firmly into the inner position to make the tape move at the faster speed. Press the button down lightly to make the tape move at the slower speed.

Note

Do not shut off the power while using the edit search function. The VCR may not be able to find the continue point.

4

Release the REV or FWD button when you find the tape location where you wish to continue shooting.

The VCR enters recording pause mode.

5

Press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens.

The VCR starts recording.

The following indication appears on the screen.

For details of the playback operation, see page 70.

4

Press the MENU dial when you see the image you want to freeze.

The frozen playback image is displayed, mixed with the shooting image, in monochrome. The indication “FREEZE MIX ON” appears on the screen.

Using the Freeze Mix Function

The freeze mix function superimposes a freeze-frame image of a previously recorded shot on the shooting image displayed on the viewfinder screen.

You can use this function to easily frame a subject within the same framework from a previous shot.

Note

When the camcorder is in EZ mode, the freeze mix function is disabled. Press the EZ MODE button to release the EZ mode beforehand. (See page 17.)

1

Connect a color monitor to the MONITOR OUT connector and set the MONITOR OUT

CHARACTER switch to ON. (It is not necessary to set the MONITOR OUT CHARACTER switch to ON when using only the viewfinder for freeze mix operation.)

2

Perform steps

2

to

10

from “Basic Procedure for

Shooting” (page 57).

3

Play back the tape on which the image to be used for framework alignment has been recorded, and press the MENU switch to ON position.

To release the freeze mix mode, press the MENU dial again.

To change the freeze-frame image


Use the tape transport buttons to find the desired image and then perform step

4

again.

5

Once you have framed your subject, press the

MENU dial to cancel the freeze mix function.

6

Find the recording start point or insert a new cassette for recording, then begin recording.

Notes

• If you use the tape transport buttons during back space editing, the back space editing mode will be stopped. When you were using the ClipLink function at shooting, if you simply restart the recording you will lose any ClipLink data that was recorded. To avoid this, press the ClipLink CONTINUE button before restarting recording.

• Signals are not output from the DV OUT connector while using the freeze mix function.

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Playback — Checking Recorded Contents

Checking the Recorded Contents

Immediately After Shooting

— Recording Review

Immediately after shooting, you can use the recording review function to automatically rewind and play back the last 2 to 10 seconds of the recording to check the recorded contents.

Performing recording review

With recording paused, press the RET button on the lens.

Depending on how long you hold down the button, the tape is automatically rewound over the last 2 to 10 seconds of the recording, and then this last part of the recording is shown in the viewfinder. You can also listen to the recorded sound via an earphone or the speaker. After the recorded part is played back, the camcorder is automatically returns to the pause state.

Notes

• During recording review, do not turn the POWER switch off. The camcorder may not be able to find the continue point.

• When the ClipLink function is set to oFF and you press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens during recording preview, the recording preview is halted and recording starts. In this case, back space editing is not possible.

• When a CCU (camera control unit) is connected, the lens RET button does not function for recording review.

STOP button

REW button

PLAY button

F FWD button

EJECT

STOP REW PLAY F FWD

Operation

Fast forward the tape

Rewind the tape

Stop the tape

Step

Press the F FWD button.

Press the REW button.

Press the STOP button.

Note

If two or more series of Index Pictures are recorded separately on the tape, they may be played back at back space editing points.

For details about Index Pictures, see “ClipLink Shooting”

(page 77).

Viewing Color Playback

Using a color television or color video monitor, you can view a color playback (with no playback adaptors).

Connect a color television or color video monitor to the MONITOR OUT connector or the S VIDEO OUT connector.

See the previous section “Viewing Monochrome

Playback in the Viewfinder” for playback operation.

Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder

You can view a monochrome playback of the recording in the viewfinder.

1

Turn the power on.

2

Load a cassette.

3


This starts playback, during which a monochrome playback of the recording is shown in the viewfinder.

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Setting Time Values

The camcorder uses three types of time values: counter values, time code values, and user bits.

The time value is displayed in the viewfinder screen and in the display window.


WARNING

RESET

(MENU SET)


OVER dB

0

OVER

LIGHT

ON

OFF

H MIN SEC FRM

CLIP

TAPE

BATT E

DIAG

CL CONT IP

F

DVCAM

Li


-12

-20

1

-30

-40

F

8

F

8

-

•

32k

48k

2

DISPLAY

COUNTER

TC

U-BIT

DISPLAY switch

2

Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button.

This resets the counter shown in the viewfinder and display window as “0:00:00:00”.

The counter value starts advancing as the tape is transported. It shows negative values if the tape is rewound past the point where the counter was reset.

Note

Discontinuous recording in the tape may cause the counter to malfunction during playback.

Use the DISPLAY switch to switch time value indications.

Type of time value DISPLAY switch setting

Counter of tape transport time COUNTER

Time code TC

User bits U-BIT

Note

The time code and user bits cannot be displayed if the tape does not have time code and/or user bits recordings or if the time code was recorded using a non-compatible method.

For details of the time value indication in the viewfinder, see page 87.

Resetting the counter

The counter value shows the tape’s running time in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames format. Before starting a tape, perform the following steps to reset the counter.

2

WARNING

RESET

(MENU SET)

Counter


OVER dB

0

OVER

H MIN SEC

CLIP

TAPE

BATT E

DIAG

CL CONT IP

F

DVCAM

Li


-12

-20

1

-30

F

F

-40

-

•

8

8

32k

48k

2

LIGHT

ON

OFF

DISPLAY

COUNTER

TC

U-BIT

1

Displaying the date/time

The camcorder automatically records the real time of the built-in clock on the tape in addition to time codes and video/audio signals.

Perform the following steps to display the date or time instead of the time value.

1

Confirm the following.

Parts to confirm

State

Display window The VCR menu is not displayed.

TC mode switch

1/2

Set the position other than

PRESET/SET.

2

Set the DISPLAY switch to TC or U-BIT.

3

Press the SHIFT button.

While pressing the SHIFT button, the date or time is displayed at the location of the time value indication.

DISPLAY switch setting

TC

U-BIT

Indication

Time

Date

For description of how to set the built-in clock, see

“Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar

— Menu 101” on page 119.

1

Set the DISPLAY switch to COUNTER.

The time value indication in the display window shows the current counter value.

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Setting the User Bit Value

You can set the user bits as eight-digit hexadecimal values (base 16) to have the date, time, scene number, and other information inserted into the time code.

When using both the time code and user bits, set up the user bits first. If you set the time code first, the internal time code generator will remain stopped while you set the user bits, which will set the time value off from the original setting.

Note

Setting the user bit value may be disallowed in some cases at ClipLink shooting. For details, see step

4

on

page 78 in “ClipLink Shooting”.

WARNING

RESET

4


OVER dB

0

OVER

LIGHT

ON

OFF

H MIN SEC FRM

CLIP

TAPE

BATT E

DIAG

CL CONT IP

F

DVCAM

Li


-12

-20

1

-30

-40

F 8

F 8

-

•

32k

48k

2

DISPLAY

COUNTER

TC

U-BIT

(MENU SET)

1


TTL

DUR

ON

OFF

EXT VTR

OUTPUT

COMPONENT.

VBS

OFF Y/C


TTL RESET SET

VTR

TRIGGER


MIX

CH-1

CH-2

REGEN

PARALLE L

INT ONLY

EXT ONLY

ON

OFF

HYPER

GAIN

FILE

STD

SETUP

FRONT MIC

LOW CUT

ON

OFF

EXT

ClipLink

CONTINUE

DATE/TIME

ON

OFF

R-RUN

SET

MONITOR OUT

CHARACTER

AUDIO LEVEL

AUTO

MAN

LITHIUM BATT

VJ MIC

WIRELESS

AUDIO SELECT

CH-1 CH-2

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

1

Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT.

The user bits indication appears.

2

Set the TC mode switch 1 to PRESET.

3

Set the TC mode switch 2 to SET.

This causes the left-most digit in the user bits indication to start blinking.

4

Set the user bits.

2 3

Operation Step

Select a digit


Each time you press the SHIFT button, the next digit to the right starts blinking.

Change a value

Press the ADVANCE button.

Each time you press the ADVANCE button, the displayed value is incremented to F and returns to 0.

Reset Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button.

The display returns to “00 00 00 00”.

Hexadecimal digits A to F are displayed as follows.

Hexadecimal digit

A B C D E

Display

A b C d E

F

F

5

Perform step

6

in “Setting the Time Code Value” on page 74.

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Setting the Time Code Value

This section describes the steps for setting time code recording methods for particular shooting conditions and setting initial values.

When using both the time code and user bits, setup the

user bits first. If you set the time code first, the internal time code generator will remain stopped while you set the user bits, which will set the time value off from the original setting.

For details of setting user bits, see “Setting the User Bit

Value” on previous page.

Note

Setting the time code value may be disallowed in some cases at ClipLink shooting. For details, see step

4

on

page 78 in “ClipLink Shooting”.

5

WARNING

RESET

4


OVER dB

0

OVER

LIGHT

ON

OFF

H MIN SEC FRM

CLIP

TAPE

BATT E

DIAG

CL CONT IP

F

DVCAM

Li


-12

-20

1

-30

-40

-

•

F 8

F 8

32k

48k

2

DISPLAY

COUNTER

TC

U-BIT

(MENU SET)


TTL

DUR

ON

OFF

EXT VTR

OUTPUT

COMPONENT.

VBS

OFF Y/C


TTL RESET SET

VTR

TRIGGER

MONITOR SELECT

MIX

CH-1

CH-2

PARALLE L

INT ONLY

EXT ONLY

ON

OFF

HYPER

GAIN

FILE

STD

SETUP

FRONT MIC

LOW CUT

ON

OFF

EXT

ClipLink

CONTINUE

PRESET

REGEN

DATE/TIME

ON

OFF

R-RUN

SET

MONITOR OUT

CHARACTER

AUDIO LEVEL

AUTO

MAN

LITHIUM BATT

VJ MIC

WIRELESS

AUDIO SELECT

CH-1 CH-2

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

1

2 3,6

1

Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

2


3

Set the TC mode switch 2 to SET.

This causes the left-most digit in the time code display to start blinking.

4

Set the time code initial value.

Operation Step

Select a digit


Each time you press the SHIFT button, the next digit to the right starts blinking.

Change a value

Reset

Press the ADVANCE button.

Each time you press the ADVANCE button, the displayed value increases.


The display returns to “00:00:00:00”.

The time code value can be set anywhere in the range of “00:00:00:00” to “23:59:59:29” (DSR-

390/570WS) or “23:59:59:24 (DSR-390P/

570WSP).

5

For the DSR-390/570WS, use menu 204 to select the frame mode.

Operation Step

Adjust the discrepancy bestrewn time code value and real time

Need not adjust the discrepancy between time code value and real time

Select the dropframe mode.

Select the nondrop-frame mode.

For more information about the drop-frame/non-dropframe mode, see “Drop-frame mode (for DSR-390/

570WS only)” on next page.

For details of menu operations, see page 119.

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6

Use the TC mode switch 2 to set the desired running mode.

Operation

Time code advances freely regardless of the VCR’s current operation mode.

Time code value advances only while recording.

If you select F-RUN, the time code starts advancing immediately.

Setting

F-RUN

R-RUN

Drop-frame mode (for DSR-390/570WS only)

Time code is processed as 30 frames per second, but the exact video frame frequency for NTSC signals is in fact 29.97 frames per second. In prolonged recording, this leads to a discrepancy between the time code and the real time.

Drop-frame mode corrects for this by skipping two frame counts at the beginning of every minute which is not a multiple of ten.

Example: When the minute value is changing from

11 to 12

Restarting an interrupted recording

Perform the following steps to make the time code continuous when the recording has been interrupted or when the cassette tape has been removed from the camcorder between shootings.

1

Set the TC mode switch 1 to REGEN.

Time code advance is automatically set to R-RUN even if the TC mode switch 2 has been set to F-

RUN.

2

Perform steps

1

to

6

of “Starting Back Space

Editing at Any Tape Position” on page 67.

When the camcorder is at the recording pause state, the recorded time code is read from the tape and synchronized to the internal time code generator.

3

Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens to restart back space editing.

05:12:00:00

05:12:00:01

These two are dropped.

In non-drop-frame mode, however, no frame counts are omitted, and there is a gradual deviation of the time code from real time.

Setting the time code to the real time clock and calendar

Set the TC mode switch 1 to DATE/TIME.

This synchronizes the time code generator to real time

(recorded in the user bits) and date (recorded in the time code), using the real time clock and calendar set in menu 101.

Once you set this switch to DATE/TIME position, it is not possible to retrieve the previous value (user bits and time code) in the time code generator.

For how to set the real time clock and calendar, see

“Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar — Menu 101” on page 119.

Making the time code continuous in back space editing

Set the TC mode switch 2 to R-RUN and start back space editing.

For back space editing operations, see “Back Space

Editing” on page 67.

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Synchronization With External Time Code Signals — Gen-Lock

To edit and compile a recording that is shot using multiple camcorders, it is necessary to synchronize the video and time code of the various camcorders (by gen-lock).

Note

Synchronization with external time code signals (by gen-lock) may be disallowed in some cases at

ClipLink shooting. For details, see step

4

on page 78

in “ClipLink Shooting”

Connection for gen-lock

Connect the reference video and time code signals to the camcorder as shown below.

Locking the video and time code signals to an external reference signal

GEN LOCK IN

TC IN

Reference video signal

Reference time code signal

Locking the video and time code signals to another camcorder’s video and time code signals

Using one camcorder as reference, to its video and time code signals, lock the other camcorders’ video and time code signals.

If the reference camcorder is gen-locked to an external reference signal, any other connected camcorders are gen-locked to the same reference signal.

Composite video signal (used as reference video signal)

Time code signal (used as reference time code signal)

Reference camcorder

VIDEO OUT a)

TC OUT

Locked camcorder a) The output signal from the MONITOR OUT connector on the camcorder may discontinue when switching the operation between recording and playback.

Use the output signal from the VIDEO OUT connector.

TC IN

GEN LOCK IN

TC OUT

VIDEO OUT a)

Notes

• When connecting a number of camcorders, power them on beginning with the reference camcorder.

• The H phase and subcarrier phase must be adjusted when operating under external synchronization.

For details, consult your

Sony dealer.

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Locking the internal time code generator to the reference time code

Perform the following steps to synchronize the camcorder’s internal time code generator to an external time code.

1


2

Set the TC mode switch 2 to F-RUN.

3

Connect a reference time code and video signal to the camcorder.

For connections, see the previous section “Connection for gen-lock”.

“EXT-LK” will be displayed in the display window. The internal time code generator will maintain its externally synchronized state even after you disconnect the reference time code signal.

The precision of this synchronization (phase alignment) of time codes depends on the precision of the camcorder’s sync signal generator.

Notes

• After setting up external synchronization, allow a few seconds for the camcorder’s sync signal generator to stabilize before recording.

• Only the time code can be externally synchronized.

User bits cannot be externally synchronized.

• If you turn the POWER switch on or off while the camcorder is operating under external synchronization, synchronization precision will be reduced.

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ClipLink Shooting

The ClipLink function is intended to be used at various stages from recording to editing. When you record using this function, Index Pictures are automatically recorded along with the time code, scene number, and other data, all of which make for more efficient editing.

For an overview of the ClipLink function, see page 152.

To record Index Pictures, the optional DSBK-301A

Index Picture Board is required.

On how to attach the DSBK-301A, see the operating instructions for the DSBK-301A.

Notes

• When external equipment, such as a VCR, is connected to the DV OUT connector, you cannot shoot with ClipLink.

• On this camcorder, you can also use the ClipLink function without recording Index Pictures. However, if you perform ClipLink shooting on the unit without fitting the optional DSBK-301A, the recorded tape may occasionally cause malfunctions at ClipLink continue on a DSR-1/1P.

When you perform ClipLink shooting for a system that contains both the DSR-1/1P and this camcorder, fit the optional DSBK-301A Index Picture Board to this camcorder.

2

WARNING

RESET


OVER dB

0

OVER

LIGHT

ON

OFF

H MIN SEC FRM

CLIP

TAPE

BATT E

DIAG

CL CONT IP

F

DVCAM

Li


-12

-20

1

-30

-40

-

F

8

F

8

•

32k

48k

2

DISPLAY

COUNTER

TC

U-BIT

(MENU SET)


TTL

ON

EXT VTR

OUTPUT

COMPONENT.

DUR OFF VBS

OFF Y/C


TTL RESET SET

VTR

TRIGGER

PARALLE

L

INT ONLY

EXT ONLY

ON

OFF

HYPER

GAIN

FILE

STD

SETUP FRONT MIC

LOW CUT

ON

OFF

MONITOR SELECT

PRESET

MIX

CH-1

CH-2

REGEN

EXT

DATE/TIME

ClipLink

CONTINUE

R-RUN

SET

MONITOR OUT

CHARACTER

ON

OFF

AUDIO LEVEL

LITHIUM BATT

VJ MIC

WIRELESS

AUTO

MAN

AUDIO SELECT

CH-1 CH-2

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

2

3

1

Turn the power on and perform steps

2

to

10

in

“Basic Procedure for Shooting” (page 57).

2

Perform steps

1

and

2

(page 61) in “Recording on the Internal VCR”. Check the following points.

Check point

Check to see if the the

ClipLink function is on (or set it to on).

Check whether or not the cassette includes cassette memory. (The camcorder supports cassettes with up to 16 Kbits of cassette memory.)

Make sure that the lithium battery has been correctly inserted and is not used up.

Method

See “Selecting ClipLink

Function —Menu 211” under “Setting on the VCR

Section —VCR Menu”

(page 123).

appears in the display window when the loaded cassette includes cassette memory. (The ClipLink function cannot be used unless appears in the display window.)

Li

appears in the display window if the lithium battery has not been inserted or is used up.

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CLIP

and

IP

appear in the display window.

Display Meaning

CLIP

IP

The camcorder is in ClipLink mode.

The camcorder is in ClipLink mode and can record Index Pictures (when the DSBK-301A is fitted).

The following display appears on the viewfinder screen.

ClipLink mode indication: CLIP

M or C a)

Clip remaining a) For details, see “Basic menu page 7” (page 95).

To record the cassette name/number

Access basic menu page 7 to specify a name or number for the inserted cassette (see page 95).

Notes

• If you use a cassette that contains data recorded via a different VCR when you enter a cassette name/number in the cassette memory, you may lose any data that was previously written to the cassette memory. Also, if you use a cassette that contains data recorded in ClipLink mode on the camcorder for recording on a different VCR, you may lose any data that was previously written to the cassette memory.

• When you power the camcorder or insert a cassette, black squares (x) blink in the place of the clip remaining indication in the display window (during this, the cassette memory data is being checked). Start recording after the blinking ends, or the ClipLink function will be disabled.

• When

CL

appears in the display window, it means that data has already been recorded into the cassette memory. If you record under this condition whether the ClipLink function is available or not, the existing cassette memory data will be overwritten. To avoid this, you can either insert a new cassette or follow the procedure for appending cassette memory data, as described in the section “Resuming Recording in

ClipLink Mode” (page 81). If the

CL

is flashing, it means abnormality of the cassette memory. In this case, it is impossible to continue recording

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• The number of recordable clips varies with cassette memory capacity. Up to 45 clips (Index

Pictures) can be recorded in a 4-Kbit cassette memory and up to 198 clips (Index Pictures) can be recorded in a 16-Kbit cassette memory.

3

Set the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switch to

AUTO or MAN (see page 23).

4


Recording begins when the TALLY indicator stays lit after blinking for a moment.

The camcorder enters ClipLink continue mode (in which back space editing is possible using

ClipLink function) and indication

CONT

appears in the display window.

During recording, the time code (HH:MM:SS format) at the recording start (Rec IN) point is recorded into the camcorder’s internal memory.

Index Pictures are also recorded if you use the

DSBK-301A.

Note

When

CONT

appears, regardless of the setting of the

TC mode switch 1, the time code generator automatically enters REGEN mode. Consequently, you cannot freely specify a time code nor can you use the external synchronization (genlock) function.

5

To stop recording, press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens.

This sets recording pause mode.

The time codes (HH:MM:SS) for the current clip

(contents between the Rec IN and Rec OUT points) are recorded along with the scene number

(as scene 001) in the cassette memory. The last

Index Picture in the recorded scene is also recorded when the DSBK-301A is fitted.

Note

While data is being recorded in the cassette memory, cutting the power supply or opening the cassette holder is disallowed. If you turn the

POWER switch off or press the EJECT button, black squares (x) blink in the place of the clip remaining indication in the display window. When the data has been recorded, the power supply is cut or the cassette is ejected.

To continuously record the next scene

Repeat steps

4

and

5

.

The scene number will be automatically incremented from the previous number.

You can set or clear an “NG” designation for the previously recorded scene before shooting the next scene.

If you have stopped the recording, see “Resuming

Recording in ClipLink Mode” (page 81).

Notes

• During recording pause, pressing the STOP/PLAY/F

FWD/REW buttons, performing edit search, or ejecting the cassette will interrupt the ClipLink shooting. With this state, it is impossible to start back space editing using ClipLink function. (The ClipLink continue mode is canceled and indication

CONT

in the display window disappears.) To perform back space editing at the recording stop position, press the

ClipLink CONTINUE button before resuming recording. If you do resume recording without pressing this button first, the previous recorded data

(and Index Pictures) will be overwritten or otherwise invalidated.

• Each time you press the STOP button, the number of remaining clips is decremented by one. If you resume recording with the same VCR, the number of remaining clips is automatically incremented by one.

For details, see “Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode”

(page 81).

• Do not unplug the power supply connector

(connected to a battery pack or AC outlet) while the

POWER switch is still set to ON, as this may cause the ClipLink function to operate abnormally. Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF before disconnecting the power supply.

Setting Editing Points While

Shooting

You can use the TAKE button to record a time code for a Cue point or a Mark IN/OUT point.

Setting Mark IN/OUT points as you shoot

The following data is recorded onto the cassette when you specify Mark IN/OUT points while shooting continuously at length, instead of during linked recording of each scene.

• Time codes (HH:MM:SS) for Mark IN/OUT points

• Scene number: The scene number counter is automatically incremented with each Mark OUT point specification.

• NG specification, cassette name/number

• Index Pictures for all Mark IN points (when the

DSBK-301A is fitted): these are recorded each time recording is stopped.

Note

The time codes for Rec IN/OUT points are not recorded.

Perform the following procedure.

1

Perform steps

1

to

3

from “ClipLink Shooting”

(pages 77 and 78).

2

Access basic menu page 7 and perform the following operations.

1) Set MARK/CUE to MARK.

The ClipLink mode indication “CLIP M” appears on the viewfinder screen.

2) Set the cassette name or number if necessary.

For details of menu operations, see “Basic Menu

Operations” (page 92).

3


The camcorder starts recording, and the REC/

TALLY indicator(s) light(s) in the viewfinder.

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4

Press the TAKE button when you find a shot where you would like to set a Mark IN point.

TAKE button

The TAKE/TALLY indicator (orange) lights in the viewfinder and “TAKE” appears on the screen.

5

Press the TAKE button when you find a shot where you would like to set a Mark OUT point.

The TAKE/TALLY indicator (orange) goes out in the viewfinder and the “TAKE” disappears from the screen.

At this time, the time code (HH:MM:SS) at the

Mark IN/OUT point for scene 001 is recorded to the camcorder’s internal memory, and then recorded to the cassette memory.

To set/clear NG

If you press the NG button before you set the next

Mark IN point, the previous scene will be designated as “NG” (“NG” appears on the screen).

Once NG has been set, you can cancel it by pressing the NG button again before you set the next Mark IN point (the “NG” on the screen disappears).

6

Repeat steps

4

and

5

as needed to record time codes at Mark IN/OUT points, scene numbers, and

NG designations to cassette memory.

The scene number is automatically incremented each time you specify a Mark IN point.

7

To finish shooting, press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

This stops the recording operation.

The Index Pictures of each Mark IN point are recorded onto the tape (when the DSBK-301A is fitted).

Setting Cue points as you shoot

The following data is recorded onto the cassette when you specify a Cue point to highlight a scene.

• Time codes (HH:MM:SS) for Rec IN/OUT points

• Time codes (HH:MM:SS:frame) for Cue points

• Scene number: The scene number counter is automatically incremented with each Rec OUT point specification.

• NG designation, cassette name/number (if set from the camcorder)

• Index Pictures for all Rec IN points (when the

DSBK-301A is fitted): these are recorded each time recording is stopped.

Perform the following procedure.

1

Perform steps

1

to

3

in “ClipLink Shooting”

(pages 77 and 78).

2

Access basic menu page 7 and perform the following operations.

1) Set MARK/CUE to CUE.

The ClipLink mode indication “CLIP C” appears on the viewfinder screen.

2) Set the cassette name or number if necessary.

For details of menu operations, see “Basic Menu


3


The camcorder starts recording, and the REC/

TALLY indicator lights in the viewfinder.

4

Press the TAKE button when you find a shot where you would like to set a Cue point.

The “CUE” indication appears (for about 1 second) on the viewfinder screen. At this point, the time code (HH:MM:SS:frame) at the Cue point is recorded into the cassette memory.

5

Repeat step

4

to specify more Cue points.

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6

To finish shooting, press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

This stops recording operation.

Time codes (HH:MM:SS) and scene number

(scene 001) are recorded to the cassette memory and the Index Picture of the Rec IN point is recorded onto the tape (when the DSBK-301A is attached).

Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode

During recording pause in ClipLink mode, pressing the

STOP/PLAY/F FWD/REW buttons, performing edit search, or ejecting the cassette will interrupt the

ClipLink shooting. With this state, it is impossible to start back space editing using ClipLink function. (The

ClipLink continue mode is canceled and indication

CONT

in the display window disappears.) If you resume recording on the same cassette, the previously recorded data will be overwritten.

You can avoid this and continue recording in ClipLink mode from the previous recording stop point by performing the following steps.

Note

If you stop recording during the first ten seconds of recording, you may not be able to use these steps to continue recording in ClipLink mode.

1 3

2

1 4

1

Perform steps

2

to

10

in “Basic Procedure for

Shooting” (page 57) and step

1

(page 61) in

“Recording on the Internal VCR”.

2

Insert a cassette if one is not already loaded.

The

CL

and indications should appear in the display window.

Note

If the

CL

is flashing, it means abnormality of the cassette memory. In this case, it is impossible to continue recording from that data on ClipLink mode.

3

Check the following points.

Check point

CLIP

and IP

(when the DSBK-

301A is fitted) appear in the display window

Remaining clips

Result and response

If these indications do not appear in the display window, access the

VCR menu and set ClipLink function to on (see page 123).

Make sure there are enough capacity for recording clips (see page 21).

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4

Press the ClipLink CONTINUE button.

The tape remaining indication in the display window flashes as the camcorder automatically searches the recording stop point. When it finds the recording stop point, it stops and enters recording pause mode.

Once it has stopped, check that the

CONT indication appears in the display window.

To find the recording stop point efficiently

If you press the ClipLink CONTINUE button after rewinding or fast forwarding the tape to the position between the previous recording’s start point and stop points, the recording stop point can more efficiently be found via an automatic search function.

If the recording stop point cannot be found, the

CONT

indication flashes in the display window.

5


This starts the recording function.

6

When the recording is finished, set recording pause mode (or specify a Mark OUT point).

The time code (HH:MM:SS), scene number (serial number of scene during which recording was stopped) and other data for the current clip

(contents between the Rec IN and Rec OUT points or between Mark IN and Mark OUT points) are recorded into cassette memory. The Index Pictures for the recorded scene are recorded after the recorded scene when the DSBK-301A is fitted.

Repeat steps

5

and

6

to start recording the next scene.

The Index Pictures are recorded onto the tape as described below when the DSBK-301A is fitted.

When all Index Pictures are recorded at the end of the recordings

Index Pictures

A B C D

E F G

Recording start

Recording stop

Recording restart

(ClipLink continue)

Recording stop

A B C D E F G

Clip

When two or more series of Index Pictures are separately recorded

Two or more series of Index Pictures may be recorded if ClipLink shooting is once interrupted due to ejecting the cassette and resumed (in case of changing the camcorder on resuming, for example).

Index Pictures A

A B C

Index Pictures B

D E F G

Recording start

Recording stop

Remove cassette.

Recording restart

(ClipLink continue)

Recording stop

Clip

A B C

Camcorder A

D E F

Camcorder B

G

Insert cassette in camcorder B.

If there is no need for ClipLink continue

It is not necessary to press the ClipLink CONTINUE button when restarting recording.

See step

4

in the previous section “Resuming

Recording in ClipLink Mode”.

The contents recorded on the cassette may differ in this case depending on the settings when the recording is restarted.

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When recording in ClipLink mode is started and previous recording is overwritten

Previous recording

New recording

Previous Index Pictures: erased

New Index Pictures are recorded (when the


ClipLink log data: overwritten by new data

When recording in ClipLink mode is started after a previous recording

Previous recording

New recording

Previous Index Pictures: retained but invalid

New Index Pictures are recorded (when the


ClipLink log data: overwritten by new data

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Chapter

4

Viewfinder Screen

Indications and Menus

Viewfinder Screen Indications

There are four types of indication screen which appear in the viewfinder, as follows.

• Normal indications

These show the operating state of the camcorder.

(See page 87.)

• Status indications

Pressing the MENU switch up while the normal indications are present calls a display of current settings. (See page 90.)

• Basic menu

This provides settings for the lens iris, shutter speed and so forth, and also a titling screen. (See the

section “Viewfinder Basic Menu” on pages 92 to 97.)

• Advanced menu

This provides settings for the center marker, zebra pattern, viewfinder screen indications, and so forth.

(See the section “Viewfinder Advanced Menu” on pages 98 to 106.)

Changing the Viewfinder Display

Use the dial and switches shown in the following figure to switch the viewfinder display among the normal indications, basic menu pages and advanced menu pages.

MENU dial

POWER switch

MENU switch

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Viewfinder Screen Indications

Displaying the normal indications and switching to the basic menu

To display the normal indications, move the POWER switch to the ON position.

To switch to and from the basic menu, use the MENU switch or MENU dial.

“CHECK DIAG” appears before basic menu page 1 when the self diagnostic function has detected an abnormality. (see page 97.)

Display by holding the

MENU switch up while the normal indications are present.

Display by moving the

POWER switch to the

ON position.

Switch by pressing the

MENU switch down or press and turn the

MENU dial downward.

Status indications

Normal indications

Page 1 a)

Page 2

Basic menu

Page 9

b)

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Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus a) For the DSR-570WS/570WSP, when MENU MODE on page 9 of the advanced menu is set to 2, an aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) switching menu appears before page 1 of the basic menu.

b) The menu configuration differs according to the camcorder’s switch settings, the connected VCR, accessories (remote control devices), and the type of input signal. A nine-page configuration results when all of the basic menu pages are displayed.

Viewfinder Normal Indications

During normal operation, the following items can be indicated in the viewfinder.

1

VCR operation status indication

2

TAKE/CUE indication

3

Recording time or time data indication a)

4

NG indication

5

Clip mode indication

6

Clip remaining indication

7

Status display area

8

EZ FOCUS indication

9

LOW LIGHT indication a)

0

Audio recording level indicators a)

qa

Tape remaining indication a)

a) Whether or not to display can be selected by menu setting.

b) This is recorded over the picture being shot.

c) Displayed only when an external VCR is connected qs

VCR warning indication

qd

External VCR status indication c)

qf

VCR recording mode indication c)

qg

White balance indication

qh

SKIN DTL indication

qj

EVS indication

qk

Lens f-stop indication a)

ql

Gain indication a)

w;

Filter setting indication a)

wa

Clock indication a), b)

ws

Voltage/error indication

wd

Shutter setting indication a)

The significance of each of the indications shown in the figure is as follows.

1

VCR operation status indication

This indicates the VCR’s current operation status

(REC, PLAY, etc.).

2

TAKE/CUE indication

This displays a TAKE or CUE indication when using the ClipLink function for recording.

TAKE: When recording in Mark mode, this indication appears when a Mark IN point is set and disappears when the next Mark OUT point is set.

CUE: When recording in Cue mode, this indication appears for about 1 second when a Cue point is set.

3

Recording time or time data indication

This shows the following values.

• When the REC TIME switch is in the TTL position:

The total recording time. (When an external VCR is connected, you can select whether to show the recording time of the internal VCR or of the external

VCR using advanced menu page 4. See page 102 for

more information.)

• When the REC TIME switch is in the DUR position:

The duration of the current recording cut.

When there is an external VCR connected to the

VTR/CCU connector or the DV OUT connector, you can switch the display as follows, according to the setting of the VTR TRIGGER switch.

VTR TRIGGER switch setting

Display

PARALLEL or INT ONLY

EXT ONLY

Recording time of the current cut on the internal VCR

Recording time of the current cut on the external VCR

Note

Recording time for an external VCR (total recording time, or recording time of the current cut) is calculated based on the time that REC2 is displayed in the external VCR status indication.

• When the REC TIME switch is in the OFF position and the item TC IND in advanced menu page 6 is set to “ON”: A time data value depending on the

DISPLAY switch settings as shown in the following table.


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DISPLAY switch setting

COUNTER

TC

U-BIT

Time data displayed

CNT: Tape transport time

TCG: a time code from the time code generator

TCR: a time code from the time code reader

UBG: a user bit value from the time code generator

UBR: a user bit value from the time code reader

Time data values appear during playback, fast forward, rewind, or recording review.

4

NG indication

An “NG” (No Good) indication appears if you designate a recorded scene as “NG” when using the

ClipLink function for recording.

5

Clip mode indication

A “CLIP M” or “CLIP C” indication appears when you use the ClipLink function for recording.

CLIP M: Indicates shooting in Mark mode

CLIP C: Indicates shooting in Cue mode

6

Clip remaining indication

The number of available clips is displayed when you use the ClipLink function for recording.

7

Status display area

One of the following values or messages is displayed to indicate the camcorder’s current status or its operation status.

• New values when changing camcorder’s settings

• Messages indicating progress or results of adjustments

• The camcorder’s current settings

• SetupLog data recorded to a tape during shooting (see

page 115)

8

EZ FOCUS indication

This appears when the EZ FOCUS button is pressed, enabling the “easy focus” function.

Note

The status indication is not shown while this indication appears.

9

LOW LIGHT indication

This warning appears if the lighting level is inadequate.

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0

Audio recording level indicators

These show the recording levels of audio channels 1 and 2.

Channel 1

Channel 2

–

∞

–2 dB 0 dB qa

Tape remaining indication

This shows the tape remaining as follows.

Indication

F-30

30-25

25-20

20-15

15-10

10-5

5-0

5-0 (flashing)

Tape remaining

At least 30 minutes

25 - 30 minutes

20 - 25 minutes

15 - 20 minutes

10 - 15 minutes

5 - 10 minutes

2 - 5 minutes

0 - 2 minutes qs

VCR warning indication

This shows warning indications about operation or status of the VCR.

Indication Meaning

NO TAPE

REC INHIBIT

There is no tape loaded.

The tape is in the recording inhibited state.

LOW BATT

BATT END

The battery is almost exhausted.

The battery is exhausted.

TAPE NEAR END The tape is near the end.

TAPE END The tape is at the end.

SERVO The servo lock has been lost.

HUMID

RF

SLACK

MP TAPE

There is condensation.

The video heads are clogged, or there is some other fault in the recording system.

The tape is not wound properly.

An incorrect type of cassette has been loaded. (The cassette is automatically ejected and the indication disappears in about two seconds.)

CLIP DATA ERR Abnormality of ClipLink log data in the cassette memory data.

Indication

AUDIO 48kHz?

AUDIO 32kHz?

ERROR:91-13F

CLIP CONT?

CLIP NEAR END

CLIP END

Meaning

At back space editing, you are switching from 32 kHz audio recording mode (4-channel mode) to 48 kHz audio recording mode (2-channel mode).

At back space editing, you are switching from 48 kHz audio recording mode (2-channel mode) to 32 kHz audio recording mode (4-channel mode).

Failure in loading or saving the cassette memory data.

Asking whether you will continue shooting in ClipLink mode or not when the cassette contains ClipLink data.

(The indication disappears when you press the ClipLink CONTINUE button or start the next shooting without pressing it.)

At ClipLink shooting, capacity for only

1 to 3 clips remains.

Impossible to record any more clip shots.

Note

If the message appears other than above, contact your

Sony dealer.

qd

External VCR (connected to the VTR/CCU connector

(26-pin) or DV OUT connector

) status indication (when an external VCR is connected)

Shows the external VCR operation status.

Notes

• When the VTR TRIGGER switch is set to INT

ONLY, operation status is not shown for an external

VCR connected to the DV OUT connector, even if that VCR starts recording.

• When there are external VCRs connected to both the

VTR/CCU and DV OUT connectors, REC2 is displayed when either VCR starts recording.

• When iLINK CTL on page 3 of the advanced menu is set to OFF, the status of an external VCR connected to the DV OUT connector is not displayed.

• Depending on the type of external VCR connected to the DV OUT connector, status may not be displayed.

qf

VCR recording mode indication (when an external VCR is connected to the VTR connector

(26-pin) or DV OUT connector

)

Shows recording mode of the internal and external

VCRs set by the VTR TRIGGER switch.

Indication

PARA

INT

EXT

Meaning

Simultaneous recording of the internal and external VCRs

Recording on the internal VCR

Recording on the external VCR

Note

Even if there is an external VCR connected to the DV

OUT connector, the above indications do not appear if iLINK CTL on page 3 of the advanced menu is set to

OFF.

qg

White balance indication

The following indications appear.


EZ Operating in EZ mode (The ATW function is selected.)

ATW

W:A

W:B

W:P

W:M

The ATW function is selected (The ATW button was pressed and the indication is lit.)

White balance memory A is selected.

White balance memory B is selected.

Preset white balance is selected.

Manual adjustment is performed remotely.

qh

SKIN DTL indication

This appears when the skin detail function is activated

(The SKIN DTL switch is set ON.) qj

EVS indication

This appears when the EVS (Enhanced Vertical definition System) function is enabled. (See page

130.)

qk

Lens f-stop indication

This shows the f-stop of the lens.

Note

Depending on the lens being used, this indication may differ slightly from the actual f-stop on the lens.

ql

Gain indication

This shows the gain value, and the settings of the

HYPER GAIN switch (see page 100) and the DPR

(Dual Pixel Readout) function as shown in the following table.


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Example indication Meaning

18 dB

DPR 18 dB

HYPER

Gain setting is 18 dB.

The DPR function is enabled.

In this case the DPR function approximately doubles the gain (an increase of 6 dB) over the current gain setting (in this case 18 dB).

The HYPER GAIN switch is in the

ON position.

In this case, regardless of the current gain setting, the hyper gain function increase the gain by a factor of about 60 with respect to 0 dB (to 36 dB). In the case of the

DSR-570WS/570WSP, menu switching allows the gain to be increased by a factor of about 120 with respect to 0 dB (to 42 dB).

w;

Filter setting indication

This shows the setting of the FILTER control.

Indication

3200

56ND

5600

56ND

Filter setting

1 (3200K)

2 (5600K +

1

/

8

ND)

3 (5600K)

4 (5600K +

1

/

64

ND) wa

Clock indication

The clock indication is shown in one of the following ways (according to the CLOCK IND setting of OFF,

CAM, or BARS in advanced menu page 8). (See page

105.)

OFF: Not displayed.

CAM: Always displayed.

BARS: Displayed whenever color bars are displayed.

If the clock indication is displayed during recording, it is recorded onto the image.

ws

Voltage/error indication

When power in the camcorder’s batteries grows low and the error message LOW BATT appears, the voltage is displayed. When power is normal, you can view the voltage by pressing the MENU switch up to the STATUS side and holding it there to view the status indication.

An error message is displayed when an abnormality has been detected by the auto diagnostic function

(page 97). If there is a voltage drop below 11.3 V DC and an error has been detected, the low voltage indication alternates at one-second intervals with the error indication.

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If an error message appears, contact your Sony dealer.

If using an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System

The remaining battery capacity is shown as a percentage.

wd

Shutter setting indication

When the SHUTTER switch has been set to ON, the basic menu page 1 setting for the item SHUTTER

(shutter speed, CLS frequency, EVS) is displayed here.

Status Indications

If you set the MENU switch to STATUS while a menu is being displayed, the camcorder’s current setting status will be shown in this display area.

Display

WHITE

A.IRIS

SETUP FILE

DCC+ or DL a) When both the DCC+ and DynaLatitude functions are set to OFF

Description

White balance adjustment method selection (PRE/A/B) and color temperature during auto white balance adjustment

Iris adjustment method selection

(STD/SPOT L/BACK L)

Setting of the SETUP switch (page

25)

For DCC+ indication: ON with the

OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch set to

CAM/DCC+ (DCC+ ON), and OFF with the switch set to CAM/DL and DL in advanced menu page 2 (page 100) set to OFF (both DCC+ and

DynaLatitude OFF).

For DL indication: When setting the

OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to DL and

DL in advanced menu page 2 to OFF

(DynaLatitude OFF), LOW, STD or

HIGH is displayed according to DL

LEV setting in basic menu page 2

(page 93).

Notes

• Status indicators will not be displayed during EZ mode.

• When the CCU function switch is set to TITLE ON, the title display is given priority and the normal status display (see page 86) does not appear.

However, the status display does appear while you press the camcorder’s MENU switch up to the

STATUS side and hold it there.


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Viewfinder Basic Menu

To display the basic menu pages, press the MENU switch downward (to ON position) or press the MENU dial while the normal indications are being shown in the viewfinder. The basic menu configuration can include up to nine pages. (The configuration depends on the switch settings.)

Contents and Settings of Each

Menu Page

Each page’s contents and settings are described below.

Basic menu page 1

Basic Menu Operations

The common operations on all basic menu pages are described below.

To change the page or item

The cursor is moved downward each time you press the MENU switch down. Once the cursor has reached the last item on a page, press down the MENU switch to go to the next page. When the last page is being displayed, pressing down the MENU switch returns the display to the normal indications.

The cursor is moved upward each time you press up the MENU switch. Once the cursor has reached the first item on a page, pressing up the MENU switch returns the display to the normal indications.

The cursor starts blinking when you press the MENU dial. In this state, you can change the page or item by turning the MENU dial.

To change settings

Align the cursor to the desired item using the MENU switch and turn the MENU dial.

You can change settings only with the MENU dial.

Press and turn the MENU dial to align the cursor to the desired item and press the MENU dial.

To reset any item to its shipped settings, press the

MENU dial for 2 seconds.

Item

Settings

A. IRIS

Sets a base value for auto adjustment of lens iris.

DTL LEV

Sets the detail

(edge) emphasis.

M. BLACK

Sets the master pedestal level.

STRETCH

Sets black stretch/ compress value.

SHUTTER

Sets shutter speed or CLS/EVS setting. (see page

130.)

–1.0, –0.5, ±0 (normal value), +0.5,

+1.0

Negative adjustment values set a narrower lens iris and positive values set a wider lens iris.

–99 to ±0 (normal value) to +99

Negative adjustment values soften the image’s edges and positive values sharpen them.


Negative adjustment values make dark areas of the picture darker and increase the contrast. Positive adjustment values dark areas of the picture lighter and reduce the contrast.


This function adjusts the intensity of dark areas of the screen. Negative values make these areas darker

(black compress) and positive values make these areas brighter (black stretch).

DSR-390/570WS: 1/100 (normal

value), 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,

1/2000, EVS, CLS (60.4 Hz to

200.3 Hz)

DSR-390P/570WSP: 1/60 (normal

value), 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,

EVS, CLS (50.3 Hz to 201.4 Hz)

This selects either the shutter speed, the scan frequency, or EVS for the clear scan function. When the

SHUTTER switch is set to OFF, this item cannot be set.

For the DSR-570WS/570WSP, when MENU MODE on page 9 of the advanced menu is set to 2, an aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) switching menu appears before page 1 of the basic menu.

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This is displayed when the optional DSBK-501/501P

Analog Composite Input Board is fitted to the camcorder.

Item

SKIN DTL

Sets the amount of skin detail correction.

DL LEV

Sets the

DynaLatitude level.

PRE WHT

Sets the color temperature of the preset white balance.

Settings

0.0 to 0.5 (normal value) to 1.0

Smaller values set a softer skin detail.

LOW, STD (normal value), HIGH

Set the amount of DynaLatitude effects as high level, standard level

(STD), or low level.

When the filter is 3200 or CROSS:

2200 to 3200 (normal value) to 4300, filter 5600K, 5600K + 1/8ND

When the filter is 5600K + 1/64ND:

4600 to 5600 (normal value) to 12000

Item

VIDEO

IN

Selects the signal to be recorded onto the internal

VCR.

Settings

CAM (normal value)

Records the signal shot by this camcorder.

EXT

Records the signal input from the GEN LOCK IN/

VIDEO IN connector. The image on the viewfinder and the signal output from the

MONITOR OUT connector are switched to the external video signal. When inputting the external video signal, “EXT INPUT” blinks on the screen.


This is displayed when the SETUP switch has been set to FILE.

For details of this operation, see “Setup Files” (page 108).

If you set VIDEO IN to EXT and input the external

VBS signal from the GEN LOCK IN connector, the image in the viewfinder and the signal output from the

MONITOR OUT connector are switched to the external video signal. When inputting the external video signal, “EXT INPUT” always blinks on the screen.

Notes

• When VIDEO IN is set to EXT, the video signals are not output from the S VIDEO OUT connector.

• When VIDEO IN is set to EXT, the basic menu page

5 is not displayed.

• This page is not displayed when a CCU (camera control unit) is connected.


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This menu is displayed when CAM is selected on the basic menu page 4 and an external sync signal is input to the GEN LOCK IN connector.

Item Settings

SC PHASE

Sub carrier phase adjustment for when the camcorder is genlocked.

a)

000 to 999

H PHASE

Horizontal phase adjustment for when the camcorder is genlocked.

a)

000 to 135 (normal value) to 199

a) This applies when using an external sync signal to synchronize operation of several camcorders (see page 50).

Note

This page is not displayed when a CCU (camera control unit) is connected.

Item

MARKER

Sets marker display ON/OFF.

DUR TIME

Sets the recording time.

Setting the recording time before shooting helps you with making scenes of equal duration.

When shooting with displaying the recording time of the current cut in the viewfinder (with the

REC TIME switch set to DUR), the recording time indication flashes to remind you that the recording time has passed.

Settings

ON (normal value), OFF

Markers are displayed when this setting is ON and is not displayed when it is OFF.

When the setting is ON, go to advanced menu page 4 to select the type of marker (see page

102).

00:00 to 59:59 (minute : second)

See “Setting the recording time in seconds”.

Setting the recording time in seconds

Move the cursor to DUR TIME, then press the MENU dial.

A value of seconds appears.


If you turn the MENU dial when “59” is displayed, the number under “MM” increased by one.

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Item

MARK/CUE

Selects Mark mode or Cue mode

CHG REEL NO.

Sets the cassette name/number

Settings

MARK (normal value), CUE

See “ClipLink Shooting” (page 77).

See “To set the cassette name/ number” below.

To set the cassette name/number

Note

When using a cassette without cassette memory, you cannot set the cassette name or number.

1

Load a cassette.

2

Press the MENU switch to move the cursor to

CHG REEL NO., then press the MENU dial.

3

Turn the MENU dial until the desired character appears, and press it.

The character cycles through the following sequence.

(Space)

4

Turn the MENU dial to move the text entry arrow.

5

Return to step

3

and repeat the text entry procedure.

6

After completing text entry, move the text entry cursor to the parenthesis position.

The display changes as follows.

7

Check your cassette name/number setting, and press the MENU dial if no more changes are required. (To make changes or to abort the procedure for this setting, return to step

2

.)

This writes the new cassette name/number to the cassette memory, after which the display changes as follows.

The cursor (

→

) changes to the text entry arrow (

↓

) and the current cassette name/number is displayed.

(“NO TAPE” is displayed if you neglected to load a cassette.)

Current cassette name/number


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Basic menu pages 8 and 9

You can create a title of up to four lines, each of twelve alphanumeric or punctuation characters, and then save it. It is then possible to record the title over the picture while shooting.

Note

You cannot set the skin detail correction while a title is displayed.

Entering the title (basic menu page 8)

1

Press the MENU switch or turn the MENU dial as necessary to display basic menu page 8 (title setting display) in the viewfinder.

3

Press the MENU dial.

This brings up the cursor on the screen, and switches to cursor transport mode.

Initial cursor position

4

Turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to the position where you wish to insert a character.

To reverse the direction, turn the dial in the opposite direction.

5

Repeat steps

2

to

4

until the title is complete.

If a title is already present, it appears on this screen.

2

Press and turn the MENU dial until the desired character appears.

The character cycles through the following sequence.

(Space)

Press the MENU dial when the desired character appears.

6

Align the cursor to EXIT and press the MENU dial.

This displays basic menu page 8 again.

The title created is retained, even when you power the camcorder off.

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To record a title (basic menu page 9)

1

Access basic menu page 9 (title display).

When “CHECK DIAG” is displayed

The “CHECK DIAG” indication appears in the status display area whenever the camcorder’s automatic self diagnostic function detects an abnormality. Access this page and perform error checking. (This page is displayed as basic menu page 1.)

“CHECK DIAG” will also be displayed if there is a problem on the sync signal input to the GEN LOCK

IN connector. Input a proper sync signal and then perform error checking.

2

Press the MENU dial once.

The title is superimposed to the picture displayed on the viewfinder screen.

3

Start shooting.

4

To stop the title recording, press the MENU switch or MENU dial to clear the title display.

When using the CCU-D50/D50P Camera Control Unit

When the CCU function switch is set to TITLE ON, the title display is given priority and the normal status display (see page 86) does not appear.

However, the status display does appear while you press the camcorder’s MENU switch up to the

STATUS side and hold it there.

To perform error checking


The error checking performs on the digital signal processing (DSP) and memory circuits and the results are displayed.

When no error is detected, “OK” appears.

Example: If an abnormality is detected in the DSP circuit.

The error message “DIAG ERROR” appears when the normal indications are displayed. If this message appears, contact your Sony dealer.


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Viewfinder Advanced Menu

Advanced Menu Operations

See also the figure on next page.

To reinitialize all settings in the advanced menu to their factory defaults

To display the advanced menu

Move the POWER switch to the ON position while holding down the MENU dial.

Note

The advanced menu does not appear when the camcorder is in EZ mode.

Take the camcorder out of EZ mode first.

To change the page

Align the cursor to the page number and press the

MENU dial so that the page number is blinking. Turn the dial until the desired page.

To select items in a page

Press the MENU dial to blink the cursor, and press the

MENU switch to move the cursor among the menu items. While the cursor is blinking, you can move the cursor by turning the MENU dial.

To change settings

This operation is the same as for the basic menus.

For a description of basic menu operations, see page 92.

1) Align the cursor to ALL RESET and press the

MENU dial. (The indication changes to “ALL

RESET SURE?”.)

2) Press the MENU dial again. (The indication changes to “ALL RESET OK” and reinitialization completes.) To cancel the reinitialization, turn the

MENU dial (without pressing).

Note

When using the VCL-716BX Zoom Lens, after performing the above operations, set LENS SEL (see

page 102) to 3.

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The following example shows settings for the DSR-

570WS/570WSP. The settings are somewhat different from those for the DSR-390/390P.

Move the POWER switch to the ON position with the

MENU dial held down.

Advanced menu page 1

Turn the MENU dial.

a)

Confirmation screen

Align the cursor to

“ALL RESET” and press the MENU dial.

Turn the MENU dial

(to cancel resetting).

Normal indications


Press the

MENU dial.

b)

Turn the

MENU dial.

a)


Press the

MENU dial.

b)

Press the MENU dial

(to cancel resetting).

Turn the MENU dial.

Turn the

MENU dial.

a)

Advanced menu page 9 c)

Turn the MENU dial.

a) a) Set the cursor to the page number (blinking) and turn the MENU dial.

b) Set the cursor to EXIT MENU and press the MENU dial.

c) This page is not displayed for the DSR-390/390P. Therefore, pages 10 to 15 are moved forward, becoming pages 9 to 14.

Note

After page 1 of the advanced menu, some pages and items may not be displayed, depending on the connected accessories

(remote control devices), type of input signal, switch settings, and so on.

Press the

MENU dial.

b)


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Contents and Settings of Each Menu Page

Each page’s contents and settings are described below.

Advanced menu page 1

Use this page to return all menu settings to their factory preset values.

For details of this operation, see “Advanced Menu



The following example is for the DSR-570WS/

570WSP. HYPER is not displayed for the DSR-390/

390P.

Note

When using the VCL-716BX Zoom Lens, execute

ALL RESET and then set LEN SEL (see page 102) to

3.

Item

LOW

Sets the L position.

Settings

GAIN

This sets gain values for the positions of the GAIN switch.

The HIGH, MID, and LOW values must be set so that LOW

< MID < HIGH.

–3 dB, 0 dB (normal value), 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB,

12 dB, 18 dB, 18 dB + DPR,

24 dB

MID

Sets the M position.

HIGH

Sets the H position.

0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB

(normal value), 12 dB,

18 dB, 18 dB + DPR, 24 dB,

24 dB + DPR

3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB,

18 dB (normal value),

18 dB + DPR, 24 dB, 24 dB

+ DPR, HYPER GAIN

36 dB (normal value),

42 dB

HYPER

Sets the HYPER position.

Displayed only for DSR-

570WS/570WSP.

DL

Sets DynaLatitude function

ON/OFF. This setting is valid only when the

OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch has been set to CAM/DL.

ON (normal value), OFF

When set to ON, the amount of DynaLatitude effects is set in the basic menu page 2

(see page 93).

For details on the

DynaLatitude function, see page 58.

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a) For DSR-390P/570WSP: EBU75

Item

AWB MEM

Selects whether or not to make the FILTER control settings (1 to 4) correspond to separate white balance adjustment values stored in memory.

TONE

Selects whether or not to output a 1-kHz audio signal with the color bars when the

OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ has been set to

BARS.

BARS

Selects normal width or narrower width for color bars.

2 (normal value): No correspondence with FILTER control settings. Only two adjustment values (A and B) are stored in memory.

2

×

4FL: Correspondence with

FILTER control settings. Each of the four control settings can be used to set A and B adjustment values, for a total of eight settings.

ON (normal value): Outputs audio signal.

OFF: Does not output audio signal.

SMPTE (normal value for DSR-

390/570WS): Normal width

EBU75 (normal value for DSR-

390P/570WSP): EBU 75%

EBU100 (for DSR-390P/

570WSP): EBU 100%

SPLIT (for DSR-390P/570WSP):

Not for normal operation

SNG: Narrower than normal (used for satellite communications, etc.)

REMOTE1

Sets a function for switch 1 of the RM-

LG1 connected to the

REMOTE connector 1.

REMOTE2

Sets a function for switch 2 of the RM-

LG1 connected to the

REMOTE connector 1.

REC (normal value): Specifies recording start/stop.

MARK: Specifies a Mark IN/OUT point.

CUE: Specifies a Cue point.

NG: Specifies NG/OK.

REC: Specifies recording start/stop.

MARK (normal value): Specifies a Mark IN/OUT point.

CUE: Specifies a Cue point.

NG: Specifies NG/OK.

BAUD RATE

Sets a baud rate for a computer connected to the REMOTE connector 2 (to be supported in the future version).

iLINK CTL

Selects whether to control from the camera the start and stop of recording by the external VCR connected to the DV

OUT connector.

Settings

9600, 38400 (normal value)

REC/P (normal value): When an external VCR is recording or recording paused, control from the camera according to the setting of the VTR TRIGGER switch.

ALL: When an external VCR is recording, recording paused, or stopped, control from the camera according to the setting of the VTR

TRIGGER switch.

For the DSR-1500/1500P/1600/

1600P/1800/1800P/2000/2000P, which cannot be set to recording paused, set this item to ALL.

OFF: Do not control from the camera.


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a) a) For DSR-390P/570WSP: 70%

Item

MARKER

Selects ON/OFF setting for center marker, size setting, and display ON/OFF setting.

The safety zone value differs as follows, depending on the

LIMITS setting.

LIMITS set to OFF: % value with respect to viewfinder screen

LIMITS set to value other than OFF: % value with respect to

LIMITS value

Settings

CENT/90% (normal value):

Displays center marker and safety zone marker at 90% size.

CENT/80%: Displays center marker and safety zone marker at

80% size.

90%: Displays only safety zone marker at 90% size.

80%: Displays only safety zone marker at 80% size.

CENT: Displays only center marker.

LIMITS DSR-570WS/

570WSP

DSR-390/

390P

• 16:9 mode

OFF (normal value): Outputs safety zone according to scan size.

4:3: 4:3 section safety zone




• 4:3 mode











Item

ZEBRA

Selects type of zebra pattern display.

ZEBRA1

Sets base level for zebra pattern 1.

Settings

1 (normal value): Displays the zebra pattern over parts having a video level. between 70 and 90

IRE (or 70 and 90%).

Use the next item (ZEBRA1) to select the base level.

2: Displays the zebra pattern over parts having video levels of 100

IRE or above (or 100% or above).

1/2: Dual display (both 1 and 2)

70 IRE (normal value) to 90 IRE

(DSR-390/570WS) or 70%

(normal value) to 90% (DSR-

390P/570WSP):

Can be set for each IRE step or

1% step.

REC TIME

Selects whether to show the recording time (TTL) of the internal VCR or of the external VCR.

VF TALLY

Selects whether or not to use more than one

REC/TALLY indicators in the viewfinder

(displayed only when the DXF-801/801CE viewfinder is attached).

LENS SEL

Select the types of the lens.

INT (normal value): Recording time of the internal VCR

EXT: Recording time of the external VCR connected to the

VTR/CCU connector (26-pin) or

DV OUT connector.

×

1: Uses only the upper REC/

TALLY indicator.

×

2 (normal value): Uses two

REC/TALLY indicators.

1 (normal value), 2,3,4

For details, see “Designating the lens” on page 134.

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Advanced menu page 5 Advanced menu page 6

Item

SS IND a)

Selects the mode for showing the shutter setting when displaying the normal indications.

Settings

3SEC: Displays shutter setting for three seconds only when the setting has been changed.

ALWAYS (normal value):

Displays the shutter setting at all times.

ON (normal value):

Displays.

OFF: Not display.

LL IND a)

Selects whether or not to show the LOW LIGHT indication on the normal indications when inadequate lighting is detected.

IRIS IND a)

Selects whether or not to show the lens’s F-stop value

(iris indication) on the normal indications. The Fstop value is always displayed when in EZ mode.

GAIN IND a)

Selects whether or not to always show the gain setting indication on the normal indications.

FILTER IND a)

Selects whether or not to always show the FILTER control setting indication on the normal indications.

The FILTER control setting indication is always displayed when in EZ mode.

WHITE IND a)

Selects whether or not to show the setting of the white balance switch.

SKIN IND a)

Selects whether or not to show the setting for skin detail correction.


Displays.


ON (normal value): Always displays.

OFF: Displays for two seconds only when the setting has been changed.

ON (normal value): Always displays.

OFF: Displays for two seconds only when the setting has been changed.

ON (normal value): Displays.


ON (normal value): Displays.


a) When the viewfinder’s DISPLAY switch is set to OFF, indications related to these items are not displayed even when menu settings are set to ON.

Item

AUDIO IND

a)

Selects whether or not to show the audio level indication on the normal indications.

Settings


Displays.


TAPE IND a)

Selects whether or not to show the remaining tape indication on the normal indications.

TC IND

a)

Selects whether or not to show the time data indication on the normal indications.

ID IND a)

Selects whether or not to display the camera ID when displaying color bars.


Displays.



Displays.



Displays.


ID SET a)

Sets the camera ID (up to eight characters, including alphanumeric, symbols, and spaces).

See “To set the camera ID” on below.

a) When the viewfinder’s DISPLAY switch is set to OFF, indications related to these items are not displayed even when menu settings are set to ON.

To set the camera ID

1

Press the MENU switch or turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to ID SET.

The cursor (

→

) changes to the text entry arrow (

↓

).

Current camera ID

(Continued)


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2

Press and turn the MENU dial to move the text entry arrow.

Turn the MENU dial downward to move the cursor to the right, or upward to move it to the left.

3

Press and turn the MENU dial to enter the desired characters.

The displayed character changes as you turn the dial.

4

Return to step

2

and repeat the text entry procedure.

5

When you have finished entering the text, press and turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to the parenthesis position.

This clears the displayed menu and returns to the normal indications.


a) At shipping, the EZ MODE is set to STD.

Item

EZ MODE

When the EZ MODE button has been set to EZ mode

ON, this selects whether or not to change the settings of other switches and menus to the standard settings. (The

EZ mode function cannot be used during remote operation.)

A.IRIS-AGC

Selects auto iris adjustment which sets an F-stop value that can be switched to AGC

(displayed only when the EZ

MODE is set to CUSTOM).

Settings

STD (normal value):

Changes settings to standard settings.

CUSTOM: Changes only some settings to standard settings.

For details of the settings when STD or CUSTOM is specified, see “EZ mode settings” below.

• DSR-570WS/570WSP

OPEN, F2.8 (normal value),

F4, F5.6

• DSR-390/390P

OPEN, F2, F2.8 (normal value), F4, F5.6

Item

A.IRIS-AE

Selects auto iris adjustment which sets an F-stop value that can be switched to AE

(displayed only when the EZ

MODE is set to CUSTOM).

AGC LIMIT

Sets an upper limit value for

AGC adjustment (displayed only when the EZ MODE is set to CUSTOM).

Settings

F5.6 , F8, F11, F16 (normal value)

0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB (normal value)

EZ mode settings

The following settings are set for the camcorder when

EZ mode has been selected.

Item

Setup file

Detail level

Master black

Black stretch

Skin detail

Shutter

Freeze mix

Gain

Hyper gain

Iris control method

Auto iris control mode

Iris override

Color bar output

STD

±0

Not output

12dB AGC upper limit

AGC’s F-stop value F2.8

AE’s F-stop value F16

ATW

DynaLatitude

DCC+

F-stop value indication

ON

OFF

ON

ON

Settings

STD

STD

±0

±0

±0

OFF

CUSTOM

Selectable

Selectable

Selectable

Selectable

OFF

OFF (AE mode) OFF (AE mode)

OFF OFF

AGC mode

OFF

Automatic

AGC mode

OFF

Automatic

STD

Selectable

Not output

Selectable

Selectable

Selectable

ON

OFF

ON

ON

Filter indication

Clock indication

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

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Advanced menu page 8 Advanced menu page 9 (DSR-570WS/

570WSP only)

Item

CLOCK IND

Selects whether or not to display the date/time on the normal indications.

DATE MODE

Selects the date display format.

TIME MODE

Selects whether to display a

12-hour clock (showing A.M.

and P.M. hours) or a 24-hour clock.

Settings

OFF (normal value): Not display.

CAM: Displays.

BARS: Displays only when color bars are displayed.

YY MM DD (normal

value): Year/month/day

MM DD YY : Month/day/ year

DD MM YY : Day/month/ year

12hours: 12-hour clock

24hours (normal value):

24-hour clock

Note

Use the VCR menu to set the date and time (see page

119).

Item

16:9/4:3

Selects whether to put the camera in 16:9 mode or 4:3 mode.

WIDE ID

Selects whether or not to add a wide aspect ID signal to video output signals in 16:9 mode.

VF SCAN

Selects 16:9 or 4:3 as the viewfinder scan size when using the supplied

DXF-801/801CE

Viewfinder.

MENU MODE

Selects whether or not switch the mode (16:9/

4:3) on the basic menu.

Settings

16:9 (normal value)

4:3 a)

ON (normal value): Adds.

OFF: Does not add.

AUTO (normal value):

Automatically switch to 16:9 size when the camera is in 16:9 mode, and automatically switch to 4:3 size when the camera is in

4:3 mode.

a)

FULL: Regardless of camera’s mode (16:9

b)

or 4:3), the viewfinder picture completely fills the display area.

1 (normal value): Selects the

16:9 or 4:3 mode only with the advanced menu.

2: Selects the 16:9 or 4:3 mode with both the basic and advanced menus.

a) Compared to 16:9 mode, the 4:3 mode video appears as if a zoom lens has been adjusted slightly toward the telephoto end (see figure on page 107).

b) When the camera is in 16:9 mode, the viewfinder picture appears stretched vertically (see figure on page 107).


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Advanced menu pages 9 to 12 (DSR-390/

390P) or pages 10 to 13 (DSR-570WS/

570WSP)

These pages are displayed only when the SETUP switch has been to FILE.

For details of this operation, see “Setup Files” (page 108).

Advanced menu pages 13, 14 (DSR-390/

390P) or pages 14, 15 (DSR-570WS/

570WSP)

These pages are displayed only when the SETUP switch has been to FILE.

For details of this operation, see “Using SetupNavi and

SetupLog” (page 113).

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Video Output and Viewfinder Picture (DSR-570WS/570WSP only)

The video output and viewfinder picture of DSR-

570WS/570WSP vary as shown below according to the settings of the 16:9/4:3 item and the VF SCAN item of the advanced menu page 9.

Subject

2 /

3

-inch optics

4:3 effective area

16:9 effective area

Item

16:9/4:3

VF SCAN

Settings

16:9

AUTO

The camera outputs 16:9 video.

The scan size of the viewfinder picture is 16:9 size.

Viewfinder picture

Item

16:9/4:3

VF SCAN

Settings

16:9

FULL

The camera outputs 16:9 video.

The viewfinder picture is 16:9 video that has been stretched vertically to completely fill the display area.

Viewfinder picture

Item

16:9/4:3

VF SCAN

Viewfinder picture

Settings

4:3

AUTO or FULL

The camera outputs 4:3 video that has been electronically extracted from the effective area of the 16:9 aspect ratio. Compared to 16:9 video, this video appears as if a zoom lens has been adjusted slightly toward the telephoto end.

The picture in the viewfinder is 4:3 video, which completely fills the display area.


107

Setup Files

You can use setup files to reproduce a particular configuration of settings. You can also revise the contents of setup files.

There are eight types of setup files, of which five are factory preset setup files and the other three are user files.

3

Move the cursor to SELECT FILE with the MENU switch and use the MENU dial to select the desired file.

Calling up a Setup File

This describes how to call up a setup file and use it to replace the current menu settings.

1

Set the SETUP switch to FILE.

SETUP switch

The camcorder is set according to the currentlyselected file data.

2

Access basic menu page 3.

Current file a)

Selected file

File

STD

HISAT

FL

FILMLIKE

SVHS/VHS

USER1 to USER3

Description

Settings for shooting under standard conditions

Settings for making pictures vivid

Settings for shooting under fluorescent lighting

Settings for making pictures like ones shot by film camera

This mode is more effective when used with DCC OFF and

DL-OFF.

Settings to optimize camera image for recording and playback characteristics of S-

VHS, VHS, or Hi-8 tape

User setup files (set to STD at shipping)

4

Move the cursor to CHG FILE and press the

MENU dial.

The display changes as shown below and the selected file is called up.

a) An asterisk (*) appears in front of any factory preset file whose contents have been revised at least once.

You can also call up these files via a similar operation in advanced menu page 10 (page 9 on the DSR-390/

390P). In this page, a file recorded onto a tape can also be called up.

For details, see “To call up files recorded onto a tape ”

(page 109).

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To call up files recorded onto a tape

Load the cassette that contains the recorded files.

1


2

Access advanced menu page 10 (page 9 on the

DSR-390/390P).

(The following figure shows an example for the

DSR-570WS/570WSP.)

5

Press the MENU dial to call up the file. To abort the call up operation, move the MENU dial (the display returns to the one shown in step

3

).

During the call up operation, the following display appears.

3

Move the cursor to SELECT FILE with the MENU switch and move the MENU dial to select TAPE.

a) The model name DSR-570WS/570WSP or DSR-390/

390P is displayed when a tape saved by one of those models is read. Nothing is displayed when a tape saved by previous models (DSR-500WS/500WSP, etc.) is read.

When the call up operation ends, the display changes as shown below.

Name of file recorded onto tape

4

Move the cursor to CHG FILE and press the

MENU dial.

The screen appears as shown below.

The settings of the camcorder are now replaced by the settings in the called file.

Note

Files saved to tape by the DSR-390/390P cannot be recalled by other models.


109

Setup Files

Changing File Settings

When using advanced menu page 11 or 12 (page 10 or

11 on the DSR-390/390P), you can change the settings about picture quality in setup files. (In basic menu page 1, a part of items are changeable.)

The changes are accepted only until another file is called up, after which the original settings are restored.

If you save the changes, store the modified file as one of the user files or record it in a cassette. (See the

following section “Saving File Settings”.)

1

Perform the steps described in “To call up files recorded onto a tape” on page 109 to call up the selected file.

2

Access advanced menu page 11 or 12 (page 10 or

11 on the DSR-390/390P).


DSR-570WS/570WSP.)

Page 12 (page 11 on DSR-390/390P)

Item

SAT

Adjusts the saturation of the image.

Settings

–99 to ±0 (normal value) to

+99

Negative adjustment values decrease the saturation and positive adjustment values increase the saturation.


+99

HUE

Adjusts the hue of the image.

SKIN SAT

Adjusts the saturation in the specified area of the image.

SKIN HUE

Adjusts the hue in the specified area of the image.


+99

Negative adjustment values decrease the saturation and positive adjustment values increase the saturation.


+99

Currently selected file a)

Saving File Settings

Files whose settings have been changed for certain shooting conditions can be saved as a user file or onto a tape.

For details, see “To save setup files to a tape” (page 111).

1


Currently selected file

a) a) An asterisk (*) appears in front of any factory preset file whose contents have been revised at least once.

3

Make the desired changes.

Page 11 (page 10 on DSR-390/390P)

Item

Settings

M.BLACK, STRETCH and

DTL LEV

M.GAMMA

Adjusts the gamma curve.

See “Basic menu page 1”

(page 92).


+99


+99

V DTL LEV

Adjusts the vertical detail.

DTL FREQ

Adjusts the central frequency of the detail.

LL, L, M (normal value), H,

HH

110


SETUP switch

2

Call up a setup file whose settings approximate the desired shooting conditions and then change some of the settings.

For details of this operation, see “Calling up a Setup

File” (page 108), “Changing File Settings” above,

“Viewfinder Basic Menu” (pages 92 to 97), and

“Viewfinder Advanced Menu” (pages 98 to 106).

3

Access advanced menu page 13 (page 12 on DSR-

390/390P).


DSR-570WS/570WSP.)

Currently selected file a) a) An asterisk (*) appears in front of any factory preset file whose contents have been revised at least once.

4

Move the cursor to DESTINATION FILE with the

MENU switch and turn the MENU dial to select

USER1, USER2, or USER3.

To save setup files to a tape

Load the tape onto which the file will be recorded.

1

Perform steps

1

to

4

of “Saving File Settings” and select TAPE as the file saving destination.

File in which current settings are to be stored

5

Move the cursor to STORE FILE? with the MENU switch and press the MENU dial.

The display changes as shown below.

2

Move the cursor to STORE FILE? with the MENU switch and press the MENU dial.

The display changes as shown below.


DSR-570WS/570WSP.)

6

Press the MENU dial to store the file. To abort the save operation, move the MENU dial (the display returns to the one shown at step

4

).

When the save operation is finished, the display changes as shown below.

(Continued)


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Setup Files

3

Press the MENU dial to store the file. To abort the save operation, move the MENU dial (the screen returns to the screen shown in step

2

).

The tape automatically rewinds and recording starts.

The display changes as shown below. (“CAN

NOT WRITE” appears on the screen if no tape is loaded or if the loaded tape is write-protected.) a) During recording, the model name DSR-390/390P or

DSR-570WS/570WSP is displayed.

After the settings are stored, the following display appears.

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Using SetupNavi and SetupLog

The SetupNavi function records a setting of the setup menu and setup files onto a tape, so that the same settings can be called up and used again or copied to another camera.

The SetupLog function records a camera setting every few seconds at shooting and displays the recorded data in the viewfinder during playback.

Note

The setup navigation function cannot be used with the

RCP-TX7, RM-M7G, or CCU-D50/D50P connected.

To use this function, disconnect the RCP-TX7, RM-

M7G, or CCU-D50/D50P, power the camera off, and then power it on again.

Setting Up the Camera Using

Data Recorded on Tape

The procedure to replace camera’s menu settings with settings recorded onto video tape is described here.

1

Insert the cassette onto which the data was recorded. Set the SETUP switch to FILE, then set the POWER switch to ON while holding down the

MENU dial.

Advanced menu page 1 appears.


DSR-570WS/570WSP.)

”NO TAPE” is displayed if you neglected to load a cassette.

3

Move the cursor to RECALL DATA with the

MENU switch to call up the data recorded on the tape. (Press the MENU switch to cancel.)

The tape is rewound and playback starts. The display changes as follows and the call up operation begins.

Name of data being called up a) The model name DSR-570WS/570WSP or DSR-390/

390P is displayed when a tape saved by one of those models is read. Nothing is displayed when a tape saved by previous models (DSR-500WS/500WSP, etc.) is read.

To abort the call up operation while in progress


After the data has been read, the following display appears.

2

Turn the MENU dial until advanced menu page 14

(page 13 on DSR-390/390P) appears.

For details of menu operation, see “Advanced Menu


(Continued)


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4


To cancel the setup of data that has been read, rotate the MENU dial.

The previous menu settings are overwritten by the data recorded on the tape.

“NO TAPE” appears if you neglected to load a cassette.

6


The following display appears.

5

Change the menu settings if necessary.

Recording the Menu Settings

Onto a Tape

1

Load the tape onto which the settings are to be recorded. Turn the camcorder power on.

2

Make your basic menu settings.

For details of this operation, see “Basic Menu


3

Again, set the POWER switch to ON while holding down the MENU dial.

4

Make your advanced menu settings.

For details of this operation, see “Advanced Menu


5

Access advanced menu page 15 (page 14 on DSR-

390/390P) and move the cursor to STORE DATA.


DSR-570WS/570WSP.)

7

Set the cursor to “NAME SET” and press the

MENU dial. (Press the MENU switch to cancel.)

The cursor ( c) changes to the text entry cursor (x).

8

Enter a name for the data.

Moving the text entry cursor: Press the MENU switch down to move the cursor to the right, and press the MENU switch up to move the cursor to the left.

Selecting the character: Turn the MENU dial until the desired character appears.

9

After completing text entry, move the cursor to the parenthesis position.

The display changes as follows.

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10

Move the cursor to “SURE TO STORE?” and press the MENU dial (press the MENU switch to cancel).

The tape is rewound and the recording starts. The display changes as follows and the data recording begins.

1

Turn the power on and load the tape that contains the recording to be viewed.

2

Play back the tape.

For details of playback operation, see page 70.

3

Press the MENU switch upward (to STATUS position).

The display changes to page 1 of the status display.

Name of data being recorded a) During recording, the model name DSR-390/390P or

DSR-570WS/570WSP is displayed.

To abort the data recording while in progress


After the data has been recorded, the following display appears.

Settings during recording

Each time you press upward the MENU switch, the status display cycles through the status pages and playback display in the order: page 2, page 3, the playback display (containing the current settings), and page 1.

Status display (page 2)

Notes

• It takes about three and a half minutes to record the data.

• The former setupnavi data or the recorded contents of the tape are overwritten.

Viewing SetupLog Data

The SetupLog function records camcorder settings every few seconds at shooting and displays the recorded data in the viewfinder during playback.

Note

Setup log data is not displayed when playing back a tape containing externally recorded analog signals.

To view the SetupLog Data, perform the following procedure.

Status display (page 3)


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Notes

• SetupLog data is not recorded while SetupNavi data or a setup file is being recorded onto the portion of a tape. (If you play back that portion of a tape containing SetupNavi data or a setup file, the data displayed in the setup display is not the SetupLog data of the playback picture.)

• In the following cases, changed settings that were not recorded may appear as blank settings.

– SetupLog data is overwritten at intervals of a few seconds during recording. If the settings are changed frequently for certain items, it may not always be recorded in time.

– If the recording time is very short, recording may be ended before all of the data has been overwritten.

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Adjustments and

Settings

Chapter

5

Setting on the VCR Section — VCR Menu

You can use the VCR menu for settings on the VCR section.

Operation

Real time clock and calendar settings

Cumulative hour counts:

• Head drum operating hours

• Tape transport hours

• Operating (power-on) hours

Frame mode selection for time code (DSR-390/570WS only)

Battery capacity indication selection

Standby-on period setting

Use auto-check function

Selection of ClipLink function

Audio recording mode selection

Audio reference level selection

Fade-in/fade-out setting for the audio recording start and stop points

Use setup add (DSR-390/570WS only)

Use setup remove (DSR-390/570WS only)

Menu No.

101

201

204

206

207

210

211

212

213

214

220

221

Reference

Page 119

Page 119

Page 119

Page 120

Page 120

Page 121

Page 123

Page 123

Page 124

Page 124

Page 125

Page 125

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings

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VCR Menu Operation

Basic Operation

5

1,6

Display window

WARNING

RESET


OVER dB

0

OVER

H MIN SEC FRM

CLIP

TAPE

BATT E

DIAG

CL

CONT IP

F

DVCAM

Li


-12

-20

1

-30

-

-40

F 8

F

8

32k

48k

2

LIGHT

ON

OFF

DISPLAY

COUNTER

TC

U-BIT

(MENU SET)


TTL

DUR

EXT VTR

OUTPUT

ON

OFF

COMPONENT.

VBS

OFF Y/C


TTL RESET SET

VTR

TRIGGER

ON

OFF

HYPER

GAIN

FILE

STD

SETUP

ON

OFF

PARALLE L

INT ONLY

EXT ONLY

FRONT MIC

LOW CUT


MIX

CH-1

CH-2

REGEN

EXT

DATE/TIME

ClipLink

CONTINUE

SET

R-RUN

MONITOR OUT

CHARACTER

ON

OFF

AUDIO LEVEL

LITHIUM BATT

VJ MIC

WIRELESS

AUTO

MAN

AUDIO SELECT

CH-1 CH-2

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

2,4

3,4

1

Press the MENU button.

“DIAG” appears in the display window and the time data display in the display window switches to the menu display.

Menu No. (blinking)

Year (factory-set to 2001)

2

Press the ADVANCE button repeatedly until the desired menu appears.

3


This shows the current settings for the menu selected by step

2

.

The setting can be changed for the digit that is blinking.

To exit from changing settings

Press the MENU button to close the menu.

4

Change the settings.

Operation Step

Select digit to be changed Press the SHIFT button.

Change the value Press the ADVANCE button.

5


This records the new setting and returns to a blinking display of the menu number.

6


This returns the display window to the display shown before the VCR menu.

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Menu 101

Setting the Real Time

Clock and Calendar

1

Display menu 101 and press the SHIFT button.

The current calendar setting appears in the setting mode format (yyyymmdd).

Example: May 1, 2002

Blinking

Note

The first two digits of the year setting cannot be changed.

2

Use the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons to set the desired date.

If there are no more new settings to be made, go directly to step

5

.

3

Press the SHIFT button while the date display is blinking (Example: 20020501).

The current time (real time clock) setting is displayed.

Example: 10:15:05 PM

On the DSR-390/570WS: Displayed in mmddyyyy format (Example: 05012002)

On the DSR-390P/570WSP: Displayed in ddmmyyyy format (Example: 01052002)

Menu 201

Checking the Total

Operating (Power-On) Hours

1

Display menu 201 and press the SHIFT button.

Pressing the SHIFT button cycles through the following display items.

Indication

Head drum operating hours

Tape transport hours

Total operating hours

Menu number

Example

A 0492Hr b 0480Hr

C 0853Hr

201 0492

2

Check the indication, then press the RESET/

(MENU SET) button, followed by the MENU button.


Blinking

4

Use the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons to set the current time.

5


This starts the clock advance operation.

6



The date set can be displayed in the time value indication (see page 71) in the following way.

Menu 204

Selecting Frame Mode

(DF/NDF) for Time Code (for

DSR-390/570WS only)

Select frame modes when setting the time code.

Drop-frame mode (factory setting): When adjusting the discrepancy between time code value and real time

Non-drop-frame mode: When you need not adjust the discrepancy between time code value and real time

For details of time code settings, see page 73.


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1

Display menu 204.

The menu number and the current frame mode setting are shown.

Example: dF (drop-frame mode)

Blinking

Frame mode indication

If the setting does not need to be changed, press the MENU button to close the menu.

2

Press the SHIFT button to make the frame mode start blinking, then press the ADVANCE button.

This switches the frame mode display as shown below.

Example: ndF (non-drop-frame mode)

Blinking

3

Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button and then the MENU button.

The settings are recorded and the display window returns to the display shown before the VCR menu.


2

Press the SHIFT button until the desired battery name is displayed, then press the ADVANCE button.

Pressing the ADVANCE button cycles through the following indications.

nIcd

y LI y nI-H y Antn y Auto


Auto

(factory setting)

Automatic detection of battery type.

nIcd Indication for NP-1B/BP-90A battery is selected.

Display for NiCd Anton Bauer battery that does not support remaining capacity indication.

LI nI-H

Antn

Indication for BP-L40A/IL75 battery is selected.

Indication for BP-M50/M100 battery is selected.

Display for Nickel Hydride Anton

Bauer battery that does not support remaining capacity indication.

Display for Anton Bauer battery that supports remaining capacity indication. a) a) To use the Anton Bauer Battery System, a dedicated battery mount developed by Anton Bauer

Corporation is required.

For details, contact an Anton Bauer dealer or your

Sony dealer.

3



Menu 206

Selecting Battery

Capacity Indication

This selects the indication type of battery capacity.

1

Display menu 206.

The selected menu number is displayed, along with the name of the currently selected battery.

Example: nIcd (Indication for the NP-1B/BP-

90A)

Menu 207

Setting Standby-On

Period

At recording pause state, the camcorder waits for a certain standby-on period and then automatically switches to standby-off mode. This standby-on period can be set in advance.

Blinking

Selected battery capacity indication

120


1

Display menu 207.

The selected menu number is displayed, along with the current standby-on period setting (in minutes).

Example: 8 minutes

To perform the auto-check

1

Display menu 210.

Blinking

Standby-on period


2

Press the SHIFT button until the standby-on period starts blinking, then press the ADVANCE button.

Each press of the ADVANCE button changes the setting as follows.

08 (factory setting)

y 01 y 03 y 05

3



Blinking

Auto-check function indication

2

Press the SHIFT button to make the auto-check function indication (oFF) start blinking, then press the ADVANCE button to change the indication to

“on”.

To cancel the auto-check function, press the

MENU button to close the menu.

3


This changes the display and opens the cassette holder. If there is a cassette in the holder, it is ejected (except during recording).

Menu 210

Using Auto-Check

Function

On the DSR-390/390P/570WS/570WSP, the internal check can be automatically performed using the autocheck function. Meanwhile, a test recording and playback are also performed for about 1 minute.

Before shooting, it is desirable to perform auto-check and make sure for problems in VCR’s internal operations through the result of the internal check displayed in the display window and the video and audio recording qualities.

Preparations for testing

Make preparations as shown in the table below.

Preparation

Connect a monitor to the MONITOR OUT or S

VIDEO OUT connector

Refer to

Page 28

Connect an earphone or headphones to the

EARPHONE connector

Page 18

Prepare a cassette for test recording/playback Page 59

Blinking

4

Insert the cassette and close the cassette holder.

The display changes to the following, and the tape is loaded.

Blinking

5

Use the tape transport buttons to change the tape position for test recording if necessary, or advance to step

6

.

(Continued)


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6


Test recording starts.

The display changes as shown below during recording. (The hyphen following “At” moves to right.)

After about 1 minute, the tape is rewound to the recording start position and playback starts. The following is displayed during playback.

7

Check the recording quality of the playback video on the viewfinder or monitor screen. Check the recording quality of the playback audio from the earphone or headphones.

If the recording quality is poor

There may be some kind of problem whether or not it is detected by the internal check. Refer to the section “Troubleshooting”(page 144) and repeat the test. If the recording quality remains poor, contact your Sony dealer.

When playback ends, the internal check result is displayed and the camcorder enters recording pause mode.

8

After confirming the result (see the next section

“Confirming the result”), press the MENU button.

The display window returns to the display shown before the VCR menu.

Confirming the result

The result of the internal check is displayed in code as shown in the table below. When a problem is indicated, follow the instructions to check the camcorder and cassette. If no errors can be found, contact your Sony dealer. Also, be sure to check the quality of the playback video and audio (see step

7

).

Display

At good

At ng-01

At ng-02

At ng-03

At ng-04

At ng-05 o-HAUL

At Abort

Diagnostic result

VCR’s internal operations are normal. If the video and audio recording qualities are normal, the unit is ready for use.

There may be a problem in the VCR or the cassette. Contact your Sony dealer.

There may be a problem in VCR’s internal operations or data loading from the tape.

Clean the video heads using the DVM-

12CLD Cleaning Cassette (see page 141) and repeat the auto-check. If the result is the same, contact your Sony dealer.

There may be a problem in the link between the camera and VCR sections. If not, correct the error and repeat the auto-check. If the result is the same, contact your Sony dealer.

Check whether the REC/SAVE switch is set to SAVE. If so, repeat the auto-check with setting the switch to REC or using another cassette whose REC/SAVE switch is set to

REC. If the result is the same, contact your

Sony dealer.

Check whether a cassette is inserted. If not, insert a cassette and repeat the auto-check.

If the result is the same, contact your Sony dealer.

If the video and audio recording qualities are normal, the unit is ready for use. However, the unit requires service. It is desirable to consult your Sony dealer.

The test recording or playback and internal check have aborted (when a tape transport button was pressed during recording or playback or when the tape ended). To resume the auto-check, press the MENU button to close the menu and perform the procedure described in the previous section

“To perform the auto-check”.

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Menu 211

Selecting ClipLink

Function

Menu 212

Selecting Audio

Recording Mode

This setting must be made when not using the

ClipLink function.

For details of the ClipLink function, see “ClipLink

Shooting” (page 77).

1

Display menu 211.

The ClipLink function is factory-set to on.

Blinking

ClipLink function on/oFF indication

The audio recording mode can be set to either of the following modes.

48-kHz mode (factory setting): Enables twochannel recording mode with 48-kHz sampling frequency.

32-kHz mode: Enables four-channel recording mode with 32-kHz sampling frequency (for CH-1 and

CH-2).

1

Display menu 212.

The menu number and current audio recording mode is displayed.

Example: 48 (2-channel mode with 48-kHz sampling frequency)


2

Press the SHIFT button to make the ClipLink function on/oFF indication start blinking. Press the

ADVANCE button to change the indication to oFF.

3


The settings are recorded and display window returns to the display Ûêown before the VCR menu.

Blinking

Audio recording mode indication


2

Press the SHIFT button to make the audio recording mode indication start blinking, then press the ADVANCE button.

This switches the mode setting to the other audio recording mode.

Example: 32 (4-channel mode with 32-kHz sampling frequency)

Blinking

3


The settings are recorded and display window returns to the display shown before the VCR menu.


123


Menu 213

Selecting Audio

Reference Level

The audio reference level can be set to either of the following.

–20 dB (factory setting for DSR-390/570WS) or

–18 dB (factory setting for DSR-390P/

570WSP): Audio reference level for professional use

–12 dB: Audio reference level commonly used for consumer DV (The maximum level is 0 dB.)

1

Display menu 213.

The menu number and current audio reference level is displayed.

Example: –20 dB (for DSR-390/570WS)

Changing the audio reference level setting from

–20 dB (or –18 dB) to –12 dB increases the audio recording level by 8 dB (or 6 dB) whether the

AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switch is set to

AUTO or MAN.

Menu 214

Setting Fade-In/Fade-

Out for the Audio Recording

Start and Stop Points

You can reduce noise at back space editing points (if necessary) by setting the fade-in/fade-out to on. The fade-in/fade-out transition time is within one frame

(

1

/

30

seconds for DSR-390/570WS or

1

/

25

seconds for

DSR-390P/570WSP).

1

Display Menu 214.

The fade-in/fade-out is factory-set to oFF.

a)

Blinking

Audio reference level indication a) For DSR-390P/570WSP: –18


2

Press the SHIFT button to make the audio reference level display start blinking, then press the ADVANCE button.

This switches the setting to the other audio reference level.

Example: –12 dB

Blinking

3



When using the camcorder in a editing system containing both consumer DV and professional equipment, setting the audio reference level to

–12 dB is recommended.

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Blinking

Fade-in/fade-out setting indication


2

Press the SHIFT button to make the fade-in/fadeout setting indication start blinking, then press the

ADVANCE button to change the setting to on.

3



Menu 220

Using Setup Add (for

DSR-390/570WS only)

Use this menu to add setup to the playback video signals.

1

Display menu 220.

The setup add is factory-set to oFF.

Menu 221

Using Setup Remove

(for DSR-390/570WS only)

Use this menu to remove setup from a video signal which contains setup (when the DSBK-501/501P is fitted).

1

Display menu 221.

Setup remove is factory-set to on.

Blinking

Setup add on/oFF indication

Blinking

Setup remove on/oFF indication


2

Press the SHIFT button to make the setup add on/ oFF indication start blinking, then press the


3



Note

During recording the signal of the image being shot contains setup add, when it is output from the camcorder’s S VIDEO OUT and MONITOR OUT connectors.

During playback, the setup is removed from the output video signal.

To have the setup added during playback, set the setup add to on.


2

Press the SHIFT button to make the setup remove on/oFF indication start blinking, then press the


3



Note

Even if you set setup remove to on, the video signals output from the camcorder’s MONITOR OUT connector during recording will contain setup.

However, signals with setup removed are recorded onto tape.


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White Balance Adjustment

Adjusting the white balance ensures that as lighting conditions change white objects remain white in the image and tones remain natural.

The color of light emitted varies from one light source to another, and as the lighting changes the apparent color of an illuminated subject changes. It is therefore, necessary to adjust the white balance each time the principal lighting source changes.

Saving an Appropriate White

Balance Value in Memory

You can save two white balance values in separate memories, A and B. Unless changed, the saved values are retained for approximately ten years, even when the camcorder is turned off.

Once a value is saved, you can automatically restore the adjustment by moving the W. BAL switch to the A or B position. This makes shooting under alternating lighting conditions easy.

1

Make the following settings.

• POWER switch: ON

• OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch: one of the CAM positions

• Lens iris selector: A (automatic)

• ATW button: off

2

Set the FILTER control according to the lighting conditions. (See page 57.)

3

Set the W. BAL switch to A or B.

4

Arrange a white subject (paper, cloth, etc.) under the same lighting conditions as for shooting, and zoom in on it so that as far as possible the whole screen is white.

The minimum white area requirements for the adjustment are shown in the following figure.

Center of the screen

Area of white within this rectangle should be equivalent to at least 10% of the image area.

Separate white balance values for each

FILTER control setting

In the default case, as described above, the same two A and B white balance values apply to all four settings of the FILTER control. It is possible, however, to change the AWB MEM setting in advanced menu page 3 (see

page 101) so that there are eight possibly different values for the A and B positions.

4 1 2 1

approximately 70% of the height of the image approximately 70% of the width of the image

5

Push the WHT/BLK switch in the WHT direction and release.

The white balance adjustment is carried out.

During the adjustment the legend “AUTO WHITE

-OP-” appears in the viewfinder.

After a few seconds the adjustment is complete, and the legend in the viewfinder changes to

“AUTO WHITE -OK-” plus a color temperature, as shown in the following figure.

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5 1 3

The adjustment value is automatically saved in memory A or B as selected above.

To save the white balance adjustment for different lighting conditions, repeat steps

2

to

4

above. You can save two different values for the white balance, in memories A and B.

Note

The color temperature display is an approximate guide.

There is a margin of error in the displayed color temperature when the white balance is adjusted on another DSR-390/390P/570WS/570WSP, camera, or camcorder, even under the same conditions.

The margin of error is higher for higher temperatures.

To recall a white balance value from memory

Before beginning shooting, set the W. BAL switch to the A or B position. This automatically sets the camcorder to the white balance adjustment saved in the corresponding memory.

If white balance adjustment cannot be completed automatically

The warning message “AUTO WHITE -NG-” appears in the viewfinder.

Make the necessary corrections, then carry out the process again.

Warning messages for white balance adjustment

Message

Meaning and corrections to be made

AUTO WHITE

-NG-

:LOW LIGHT

TRY AGAIN

Light level is too low.

• Increase the illumination level, open the iris, or use the GAIN switch to increase the video signal level.

• Check the setting of the FILTER control.

• After these checks, retry the adjustment.

AUTO WHITE

-NG-

: ??

TRY AGAIN

AUTO WHITE

-NG-

:C.TEMP.LOW

CHG.FILTER

TRY AGAIN

The subject is not white or the white area is too small, or the lighting level is too high.

• Use a white subject.

• Lower the illumination level, stop down the iris, or use the GAIN switch to decrease the video signal level.

• Check the setting of the FILTER control.

• After these checks, retry the adjustment.

The color temperature is too low. Try the following, in this order of precedence.

(1) If the FILTER control is in position 2,

3 or 4, change it to position 1, then retry the adjustment.

(2) Check that the subject is completely white, then retry the adjustment.

(3) The color temperature may be outside the range of the camcorder.

Fit an appropriate color temperature conversion filter, then retry the adjustment.

Message

AUTO WHITE

-NG-

:C.TEMP.HI

CHG.FILTER

TRY AGAIN

WHITE:PRESET

BARS


The color temperature is too high. Try the following, in this order of precedence.

(1) If the FILTER control is in position 1, change it to position 2, 3 or 4, then retry the adjustment.

(2) Check that the subject is completely white, then retry the adjustment.

(3) The color temperature may be outside the range of the camcorder.

Fit an appropriate color temperature conversion filter, then retry the adjustment.

The W. BAL switch is in the PRESET position.

Move the W. BAL switch to the A or B position.

The camcorder is outputting a color bar signal.

Move the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to one of the CAM positions.

Using the Preset White Balance

Settings

The camcorder provides preset white balance settings, for instant shooting with approximately the correct adjustment.

There are also particular shooting conditions under which the preset values may give better results than the human eye adjustment.

1

Set the W. BAL switch to PRESET.

2

Set the FILTER control.

The white balance is automatically adjusted for

3200 K when the FILTER control is in position 1 and for 5600 K in position 2, 3 or 4.

You can change those values (3200 K and 5600 K) to other values in basic menu page 2 (See page 93).


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White Balance Adjustment

Light Sources and Color

Temperature

Adjustment of the white balance to match the light source is essential to ensure correct color rendering.

The color of a light source is indicated as a color temperature in kelvins (K). It is higher for bluish light, and lower for reddish light. When the camcorder is shipped it is adjusted for use with video lights (studio lamps with a color temperature of 3200 K). For use with other light sources, therefore, adjustment is required.

First use the FILTER control to set the approximate color temperature, then carry out white balance adjustment.

The following table shows typical color temperature values for different light sources.

Color temperatures of different light sources

Light source Color temperature (K)

Artificial Natural

Clear sky

Light cloud

M 10,000

8,000

Cloudy or rainy skies

Blue light

M

7,000

6,000

5,000

Direct sunlight, noon

Fluorescent light

(daylight white)

Mercury lighting

Fluorescent light

(white) m

White light

M

One hour after sunrise or before sunset

Fluorescent light

(warm white)

4,000

3,500

3,200 Studio lighting

Halogen lamps and video lights m

Yellow light

M

3,000

2,500

Thirty minutes after sunrise or before sunset

Sunrise or sunset

Incandescent lighting

Sodium streetlighting

Candlelight m

Red light 2,000

Using the ATW (Auto Tracing

White Balance) Function

The ATW function continuously adjusts the white balance automatically to adapt to changes in lighting conditions.

Note

Depending on the shooting conditions, automatic adjustment may not necessarily give optimum results.

For the best possible results, use the W. BAL switch.

To use the ATW function

Press the ATW button turning the indicator on.

This activates the ATW function, and the ATW indication appears in the viewfinder.

To disable the ATW function, press the ATW button again, turning the indicator off.

If the ATW function does not operate correctly

A warning message appears in the viewfinder as shown in the table below.

Message Meaning and correction to be made

:C.TEMP.LOW

If the FILTER control is in position 2, 3 or

4, change it to position 1, then retry the

ATW operation.

:C.TEMP.HIGH

If the FILTER control is in position 1, change it to position 2, 3 or 4, then retry the ATW operation.

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Black Balance Adjustment

Correct adjustment of the black balance is important for optimum operation of a camcorder. It is necessary when using the camcorder for the first time or after a significant period out of use, and also when there has been a sudden change in temperature.

The adjustment value is saved in memory, and readjustment is not normally necessary after powering the camcorder off or simply when lighting conditions change.

2 1

1

Turn on the power and check that the OUTPUT/

DL/DCC+ switch is in one of the CAM positions.

2

Push the WHT/BLK switch in the BLK direction and release.

The lens iris closes, and black balance adjustment is carried out.

During the adjustment the legend “AUTO BLACK

-OP-” appears in the viewfinder.

If black balance adjustment cannot be completed automatically

The warning message “AUTO BLACK -NG-” appears in the viewfinder.

Make the necessary corrections, then carry out the process again.

Warning messages for black balance adjustment

Message

AUTO BLACK

-NG-

: IRIS

NOT CLOSED

TRY AGAIN

:

AUTO BLACK

-NG-

??

TRY AGAIN

BARS


The lens iris did not close fully.

Check whether the lens cable is connected properly, and whether there is a fault in the lens. If a second attempt to carry out the adjustment fails, consult your Sony dealer.

The iris opened during adjustment or there is a hardware error.

Close the iris and try again. If this fails, consult your Sony dealer.

The camcorder is outputting a color bar signal.

Move the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to one of the CAM positions.

After a few seconds the adjustment is complete, and the legend in the viewfinder changes to

“AUTO BLACK -OK-”.


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Shutter Settings

This section covers the settings for electronic shutter speed, CLS (clear scan ) and EVS function.

The new value for the shutter speed or clear scan frequency and EVS setting remains set until changed, even when the camcorder is powered off.

Shutter speeds

There are five shutter speeds, from

1

/

100

s (DSR-390/

570WS) or 1 /

60

s (DSR-390P/570WSP) to 1 /

2000

s.

Increasing the shutter speed reduces blurring when shooting a fast-moving subject. It is also possible to reduce flicker when shooting under fluorescent lighting by changing the shutter speed.

CLS (Clear Scan) function

When shooting a computer screen or projected image, horizontal bands may appear in the camcorder image.

This is because the vertical scan frequency of the computer-generated image is different from the vertical scan frequency of the video system. The clear scan function allows you to select a vertical scan frequency to reduce this interference.

EVS (Enhanced Vertical Scan)

This function enhances the vertical scan resolution from 400 to 450 lines (or 450 to 530 lines) to reduce flicker. However, this increases the aliasing.

1 3 2

1

Set the SHUTTER switch to the ON position.

The SHUTTER indicator in the viewfinder comes on, and it is now possible to change the shutter speed or clear scan frequency setting and to set the

EVS function. (If the EVS is already selected, the

SHUTTER indicator will not light.)

2

Operate the MENU switch and MENU dial to align the cursor with the item “SHUTTER” in basic menu page 1.

Setting the shutter speed, CLS and EVS function

Notes on setting the shutter speed

• The faster you make the shutter speed, the darker the image becomes. Check the brightness in the viewfinder, and if necessary increase the lighting level or adjust the iris.

• When the shutter speed is very fast, shooting a high intensity subject may cause long vertical tails to appear on the highlights (smear).

Note on setting the CLS function

The vertical scan frequencies of computer screens vary, and it may not be possible to eliminate the interference patterns entirely. Note also that the vertical scan frequency may change depending on the software being run.

3

Turn the MENU dial to select the required shutter speed, scan frequency or EVS.

The shutter speed or clear scan frequency setting changes in the following order:

1/100

DSR-390/570WS

1/250 1/500

1/60

DSR-390P/570WSP

DSR-390/570WS

200.3Hz

• • •

60.4Hz

1/1000 1/2000 EVS

201.4Hz

• • •

50.3Hz

DSR-390P/570WSP

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When using the clear scan function

Watching the monitor screen, adjust the frequency to give minimum interference.

If there is a black band in the monitor image, reduce the frequency, and if there is a white band, increase the frequency.

To return from the basic menu to the normal indications

Press the MENU switch as many times as necessary until the normal indications appear. The new setting of the shutter speed or clear scan frequency appears in the normal screen display.

When shooting is finished

Set the SHUTTER switch to the OFF position.

The SHUTTER indicator in the viewfinder goes off.


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Viewfinder Screen Adjustments

The following adjustments are provided to improve the visibility of the viewfinder screen.

Although these adjustments may make the viewfinder image clearer, they have no effect on the output video signal from the camcorder.

Eyepiece focusing knob

BRIGHT control

CONTRAST control

PEAKING control

Contrast and brightness adjustment

Carry out these adjustments with the color bars displayed.

1

Set the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to the BARS position.

The color bars appear in the viewfinder.

2

Watching the color bars, turn the CONTRAST and

BRIGHT controls to adjust the contrast and brightness.

3

Return the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to its original position.

OUTPUT/DL/

DCC+ switch

Outline emphasis adjustment

Turning the PEAKING control changes the degree of outline emphasis in the viewfinder image, to make focusing easier.

Adjusting the eyepiece focus

Depending on the eyesight of the operator — whether longsighted or shortsighted — the optimal position of the viewfinder image varies. Adjust the eyepiece focus to get the clearest viewfinder image for your eyesight. First focus the image with the lens, then adjust the eyepiece focusing knob. The adjustment range is from –3 to 0 diopters

1)

(default when shipped is 0 diopters).

Using an optional part allows you to modify the adjustment range to –2 to +1 diopters or –0.5 to +3 diopters.


..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

1) Diopter: A unit to indicate the degree of convergence or divergence of a bundle of rays.

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Adjusting the Lens

Flange Focal Length Adjustment

It is necessary to adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the lens flange to the plane of the image along the optical axis) in the following cases.

• When a lens is fitted for the first time

• After changing lenses

• When during zoom operations the focus does not match properly from telephoto to wide angle

4,11 2 1 3

About 3 m (10 feet)

9

Flange focal length adjustment test chart

RET

W

T

A

M

IRIS

8 6 7 5

SERVO

ZOOM

MANU.

1

Set the IRIS selector to the M position.

2

Turn the iris ring to open it.

3

Place the supplied flange focal length adjustment test chart at a range of about 3 meters (10 feet), and adjust the light so that an appropriate video output level is obtained with the iris open.

4

Loosen the F.B fixing knob.

5

Set the ZOOM selector to the MANU. position.

6

Turn the zoom ring to the telephoto position.

7

Turn the focus ring so that the test chart is in focus.

8

Turn the zoom ring to the wide angle position.

9

Turn the F.B fixing ring so that the test chart is in focus. Do not move the focusing ring.

10

Repeat steps

6

to

9

until the image stays in focus from telephoto to wide angle.

11

After adjustment, tighten the screw of the F.B

fixing knob.


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Iris Adjustments

Iris ring

RET

W

T

A

M

IRIS

Instant automatic iris button

Iris selector

ZEBRA button

A.IRIS MODE switch

There are three ways of adjusting the iris: automatically, manually, and with the instant automatic iris adjustment function.

Iris adjustment

Adjustment method

Automatic adjustment mode

The iris is adjusted automatically to adapt to changes in the brightness of the subject. This is the mode for normal shooting.

Manual adjustment mode

Use this mode in the following cases:

• For special effects

• When filming a person with a very bright sky background

• When shooting a subject with extreme contrast

The zebra pattern can be used as a guideline for iris adjustment.

Instant automatic adjustment function

While in manual adjustment mode, this function makes a temporary automatic adjustment.

Operation

Set the iris selector to the A position.

Set the iris selector to the M position and turn the iris ring as required.

With the iris selector in the M position, hold down the instant automatic iris button for as long as necessary.

To make the image lighter when shooting against the light

In the automatic iris adjustment mode, set the A.IRIS

MODE switch to BACK L, turning the indicator on.

To make the image clearer when shooting a subject lit by a spotlight

In the automatic iris adjustment mode, set the A.IRIS

MODE switch to SPOT L, turning the indicator on.

Using the zebra pattern in manual adjustment mode

To use the zebra pattern as a guideline for iris adjustment in manual adjustment mode, press the

ZEBRA button to set it on.

Select the zebra pattern to be displayed in advanced menu page 4 (see page 102).

• When the subject is a person

Adjust the iris manually so that the zebra pattern appears on the highlights of the subject’s face.

• For other subjects

Adjust the iris manually so that the zebra pattern appears on the most important parts of the subject.

Designating the lens

You have to designate the lens number according to the types of your lens.

If the number is not designated properly, other colors may appear on the upper and lower of the screen when shooting a white subject.

Set the number in advanced menu page 4 (page 102) according to the following table.

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Product

Lens for DSR-390/390P ( 1 /

2

-inch type)

Lens number

Fujinon: VCL-714, S16X6.7B

Canon: YH18X6.7KRS, VCL-719BX

1

Fujinon: S15X6.1BE, S16X6.7BE,

S19X6.5B, S19X6.5BE, S20X6.1BE

Canon: YH18X6.7IRS, H21aX5.8, H15aX6,

H9aX3.8

2

Fujinon: VCL-716BX

When referring data setting to your Sony dealer.

3

4

Lens for DSR-570WS/570WSP (

2

/

3

-inch type)

Product Lens number

Fujinon: VCL-916BYA, A16X9 BRM,

A12X6.8 BRM

Canon: VCL-918BY, VCL-919BY,

YJ18X9B KRS

Fujinon: A10X4.8 BEVM/BERD, A15X8

BERM/BERD, A16X9 BERM, A20X8

BEVM/BERD, A19X8.7 BERM, A19X8.7

BRM

1

2

Canon: J9aX5.2B IRS/IAS, J15aX8B IRS/

IAS

Canon: J21aX7.8B IRS/IAS, YJ18X9B IRS 3

When referring data setting to your Sony dealer.

4

If you use the lens that is not mentioned above, set the lens number as follows:

• When using a lens without an extender, set it to 1.

• When using a lens with an extender, set it to 2.

• When using a lens with a ratio converter, set it to 2.

You can also ask a Sony dealer more precise settings, according to your lens. In this case, set it to 4.

Iris sensitivity trimmer (S or IRIS GAIN is indicated.)

IRIS

GAIN

You can see the iris sensitivity trimmer when removing the gum cap on the front of the lens driving unit. Use a mini-screwdriver to turn the trimmer. If you turn it clockwise, the sensitivity increases, and if you turn it counterclockwise, the sensitivity decreases.

It is recommended that you confirm the iris sensitivity after replacing the lens.

For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the lens (or consult the lens maker).

Macrophotography

Use the macro function when the subject is less than about 1.1 m (4 feet) (for the VCL-716BX) from the front of the lens. It is possible to shoot close-ups down to a range of 10 mm (wide angle, f = 7.5 mm).

2 3

1

Adjusting the Iris Sensitivity

When you use the VCL-716BX or VCL-719BX lens, you usually need not adjust the iris sensitivity because lenses are equipped with iris sensitivity adjustment function.

In auto iris mode, if hunting or response delay happens, adjust the iris sensitivity using the iris sensitivity trimmer.

4

SERVO

ZOOM

MANU.

1

Bring the lens up to the subject so that the image is the required size.

2

Move the focusing ring to the closest focus position.

(Continued)


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3

Slide the M button toward the rear of the camcorder, and turn the MACRO ring fully in the direction shown by the arrow.

4

Move the ZOOM selector to the MANU. position, and turn the manual zoom control to focus the image.

Ending close-up shooting

Return the MACRO ring to its original position (turn fully in the opposite direction to the arrow in the figure).

Reducing the size of the image

After completing steps

1

to

4

above, if you wish to reduce the size of the image, turn the MACRO ring back slightly, then use the manual zoom control again to focus the image.

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Settings for Special Cases

Settings for special cases

Shooting conditions

The background is very bright, and the subject is too dark.

The subject is under a spotlight.

The subject is completely still (e.g. when shooting documents, drawings, etc.).

Setting

Set the A.IRIS MODE switch to BACK L, turning the indicator on.

Set the A.IRIS MODE switch to SPOT L, turning the indicator on.

Enable the EVS (Enhanced Vertical definition System) function.

(See page

130.)

Effect

This lightens the foreground.

This prevents white burn-out in highlights of faces and clothes.

This enhances the vertical resolution.

Note

Enabling the EVS function tends to increase the occurrence of aliasing problems (moiré patterns). Therefore, normally leave the function disabled.

Use HISAT file.

(See page 108.) When you wish to give a lush effect, as when shooting a wedding or similar occasion.

Shooting under fluorescent lighting.

When shooting bright areas mixed with dark areas (Example: A person indoors looking through a window at a bright landscape outdoors)

When adjusting for skin detail or tone

(Example: When shooting to hide skin details)

To make focusing before shooting easier.

To begin shooting immediately when there is no time to make adjustments.

The 3200 K preset white balance makes the picture reddish.

This increases the saturation of primary colors.

Use FL file. (See page 108.)

Set DL to ON in the advanced menu page 2 and, then set the OUTPUT/DL/

DCC+ switch to CAM DL. (See page

100.)

See “Skin Detail Correction” or

“Adjusting Color in the Specified Area”

(page 138).

Press the EZ FOCUS button, turning the

“easy focus” function on.

(See page 16.)

Press the EZ MODE button, turning the

“EZ mode” function on. (See page 17.)

This adjusts the skin detail or tone to a designated active area.

This opens the iris, to make it easier to focus before beginning shooting.

This provides automatic adjustment to a set of standard values, to allow immediate shooting.

This prevents the picture from reddening.

Change the setting of the preset white balance on basic menu page 2 (see page 93).

This eliminates the blue-green cast, and restores natural hues.

This prevents white breakup and color faults in bright areas.


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Settings for Special Cases

Skin Detail Correction

This camcorder provides an easy push-button function that designates an active skin tone area

Note

The SKIN DTL SET button is disabled while a title is displayed in basic menu page 8 or color bars are displayed. Before skin detail correction, clear the title or color bars display.

Adjusting Color in the Specified

Area

You can adjust the color of the specified area. Perform the same procedure as for the skin detail correction to designate the target area.

1

Turn the POWER switch on with holding down the

MENU dial so that you can access the advanced menu.

2

Display advanced menu page 12 (page 11 on DSR-

390/390P).

SKIN DTL

ON

OFF

1

SET

2,3

1

Set the SKIN DTL switch to ON.

The indication “SKIN AREA: ±0” appears in the viewfinder.

2

Press the SKIN DTL SET button.

This causes the area detect cursor to be shown in the viewfinder (for 10 seconds).

3

Place the area detect cursor on the target, then press the SKIN DTL SET button.

This designates the correction area, which is indicated by a zebra pattern, and the indication

“SKIN AREA: ±0” appears again. If the area detect cursor disappears before designating the area, press the SKIN DTL SET button again to display the cursor. (Return to step

2

.)

4

Turn the MENU dial to change the SKIN AREA value (–99 to +99)so that the zebra pattern may be displayed in the target area.

Use basic menu page 2 to set the correction level

(see page 93).

You can also change color in the designated area

(see the following section).

3

Perform the procedure for the skin detail correction to designate the area to which you apply color adjustment.

While this procedure is being performed, the menu is not displayed.

4

When advanced menu page 12 (page 11 on DSR-

390/390P) appears, change the value of the SKIN

SAT or SKIN HUE to adjust color in the area designated in step

3

.

Note

Set the SKIN DTL to 1.0 in basic menu page 2 if the skin detail correction is unnecessary.

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Appendix

Important Notes on Operation

Fitting the zoom lens

It is important to fit the lens correctly, as otherwise damage may result. Be sure to refer to the section

“Fitting the Lens” (See page 39).

Do not cover the unit while operating

Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can cause excessive internal heat build-up.

Operation and storage

Avoid storing or operating the unit in the following conditions.

• In excessive heat or cold (operating temperature range: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F))

Remember that in summer in warm climates the temperature inside a car with the windows closed can easily exceed 50°C (122°F).

• In damp or dusty locations

• Locations where the unit may be exposed to rain

• Locations subject to violent vibration

• Close to radio or TV transmitters producing strong electromagnetic fields.

Viewfinder

• Do not leave the unit with the eyepiece pointing directly at the sun.

The eyepiece lens can concentrate the sun’s rays and melt the interior of the viewfinder.

• Do not use the viewfinder close to strong magnetic fields. This can cause picture distortion.

Avoid violent impacts

Dropping the unit, or otherwise imparting a violent shock to it, is likely to cause it to malfunction.

After use

Turn the POWER switch off.

When not use for a period time

Remove the battery pack.

Shipping

• Remove the cassette before transporting the unit.

• If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other transportation service, pack it in the shipping carton of the unit.

Care of the unit

Remove dust and dirt from the surfaces of the lenses or optical filters using a blower.

If the body of the unit is dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth. In extreme cases, use a cloth steeped in a little neutral detergent, then wipe dry. Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or thinners, as these may cause discoloration or other damage to the finish of the unit.

In the event of operating problems

If you should experience problems with the unit, contact your Sony dealer.

Appendix

139

Important Notes on Operation

Characteristics of CCD Sensors

The following effects may appear in the image. They are characteristic of camcorders using CCDs (chargecoupled devices), and do not indicate a malfunction.

Vertical smear

When shooting a very bright object, such as a light, the highlight tends to produce vertical tails. This effect is much reduced in this camcorder. (Use of the electronic shutter increases this effect.)

Vertical tail on the image

Monitor screen

Bright object

(electric light, sun, etc.)

White flecks

White flecks may appear on the screen during use under high-temperature conditions. White flecks may also appear under normal temperature conditions if the sensitivity is increased (especially to +18 dB or higher).

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Appendix

Cleaning the Video Heads

Always use the special-purpose Sony DVM-12CLD

Cleaning Cassette for cleaning the audio and video heads. Follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette carefully, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads.

Note

The DVM-12CLD Cleaning Cassette can be used only once. When the DVM-12CLD is loaded in the camcorder, only STOP, PLAY and EJECT buttons function.

Replacing the video heads

If cleaning the video heads fails to restore picture quality, the heads may be due for replacement.

Keep a check of the hours of head drum operation: with normal use, the heads should need replacing

after about 1,500 hours of use.

When the heads need replacement, contact your Sony dealer.

Check the hours of head drum operation using the VCR menu. For details see “Checking the Total Operating

(Power-On) Hours — Menu 201” on page 119.

Replacing other parts

For replacement of all parts other than the video heads, contact your Sony dealer.

Appendix

141

Warning System

When the camcorder is powered on, or if a fault occurs during operation, a warning is given in the following ways:

• By warning indications in the display window.

• By means of the WARNING indicator together with a warning tone from the speaker or earphone.

• By the warning indicators in the viewfinder.

You can adjust the volume of the warning tone with the ALARM knob. When this knob is turned to the minimum position, there is no sound output at all.

Operation warnings and action to be taken

Display window

Warning indication

State

(blinking/

Continuous)

WARNING indication Warning tones Viewfinder indicators

Continuous REC/TALLY BATT

Continuous

Continuous

1 blinks/s

1 beep/s

1 blinks/s

4 blinks /s

4 beeps /s

4 blinks/s

Problem

Machine action

What to do

RF Continuous a)

SERVO Continuous a)

HUMID Continuous

SLACK Continuous

TAPE

BATT

Blinking a)

(1 blink/s)

Blinking

(4 blinks/s)

Blinking

(1 blink/s)

Blinking

(4 blinks/s) a) a) a) c) b) a) a) b) c) a) a)

c)

(Blinking in reverse phase)

Video head gaps clogged or problem in recording circuit.

After detecting head clogging, recording continues but quality is poor.

Clean the heads. If the problem persists, power off, and consult your Sony dealer.

Servo lock lost.

Condensation on head drum.

The VCR stops, and all operations are inhibited except eject.

Without powering off, wait until the HUMID indication disappears.

The tape cannot be wound properly.

Close to the end of tape.

Recording continues but quality is poor.

Power off, and consult your Sony dealer.

Operation stops.

Operation continues.

Consult your

Sony dealer before doing anything.

d)

Replace the cassette as soon as possible.

End of tape.

Battery almost exhausted.

Battery exhausted.

Recording, playback or fast forward stops.

Operation continues.

Operation stops.

Replace the cassette or rewind.

Replace the battery as soon as possible.

Replace the battery.

a) During recording or at recording pause.

b) Except during playback, fast forward, rewind and recording review c) During recording only d) Do not operate the camcorder with “SLACK” indication displayed or the tape may be damaged.

For details of warning messages displayed in the viewfinder, see page 88.

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Condensation

If you move a camcorder suddenly from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a very humid location, condensation may form on the head drum. If it is operated in this state, the tape may adhere to the drum, and cause a failure or even permanent damage.

Take the following steps to prevent this from happening:

• Remove the cassette before moving the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place.

• Before inserting a cassette, turn the power on, and check that the HUMID indication is not showing in the display window. If it is showing, wait — do not insert a cassette until the HUMID indication disappears. You can save waiting time if you keep the camcorder powered.

For details of cassette insertion and removal, see the section

“Recording on the Internal VCR” on page 60, and for details of the HUMID indication, see the section “Warning

System” on page 142.

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143

Troubleshooting

You can use this chart to establish possible causes of an apparent problem; always double-check before sending the camcorder for repair. If a problem persists, contact your Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting chart

Symptoms

The camcorder does not power on when you turn the POWER switch on.

The tape transport does not operate when you press either VTR button.

The tape transport does not operate when you press any tape transport button.

The power supply cuts while operating.

The battery goes dead very quickly.

It is not possible to eject the cassette.

Cause

There is no battery pack loaded.

The battery pack has reached the end of its usable life.

The AC power adaptor is not connected, or it is not turned on.

The POWER switch of the unit is turned off.

The camcorder has reached the end of tape.

The cassette is set record-inhibited.

An incorrect type of DVCAM or DV cassette is loaded.

(The indication blinks.)

The camcorder has reached the end of tape.

The cassette holder is not solidly closed after the cassette is inserted.

The battery pack is exhausted.

The operating temperature is very low.

The battery pack is inadequately charged.

Remedy

Load a battery pack (page 53).

Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one (page 53).

Connect the AC power adaptor (page

55).

Turn the POWER switch on (page 17).

Rewind the tape, or load a new cassette

(page 61).

Either load a new cassette, or release the record-inhibit (page 59).

Load a correct type of DV or DVCAM cassette (page 59).

Either rewind the tape, or load a new cassette (page 61).

Press on the “PUSH” indication to close the holder solidly (page 61).


Use a BP-IL75 or BP-M100 (page 53).

Recharge the battery pack (page 53).

The battery pack is exhausted.

The playback picture quality is poor.

The playback picture does not appear.

The playback sound does not hear.

All controls except the EJECT button are disabled.

The POWER switch is turned off.

The cassette holder is not solidly closed after the cassette is inserted.

The video heads are dirty.

There is condensation on the head drum.


Turn the POWER switch on. (page 17)

Press on the “PUSH” indication to close the holder solidly and then press the

EJECT button (page 61).

Clean the video heads using a DVM-

12CLD Cleaning Cassette (page 141).

Audio recording is not possible.

The recorded sound is distorted.

The recorded sound has a high noise level.

The AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knobs are set to the minimum level.

The AUDIO LEVEL knob on the front is set to the minimum level.

The audio level is too high.

The audio level is too low.

Remove the cassette, power off, and wait until the condensation has evaporated (page 143).

Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL

(CH-1/CH-2) knobs (page 19).

Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL knob (page 15).


(CH-1/CH-2) knobs, and record again

(page 19).


(CH-1/CH-2) knobs, and record again

(page 19).

(Continued)

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Symptoms

The indication “Er91-13F” appears in the display window.

The cassette is automatically ejected.

The time code setting is not possible.

The time code value does not advance though the TC mode switch 1 or 2 is set to the F-RUN or DATE/TIME.

Troubleshooting chart (continued)

Cause

At the recording, the ClipLink function is set to on (meaning ClipLink shooting is allowed) in menu 211,

CONT

is displayed in the display window and the time code generator is in the REGEN mode.

Remedy

The unit has failed in loading or saving the cassette memory data.

Load a new cassette (page 59).

An incorrect type of cassette is loaded.

Load a correct type of cassette (page

59).

Only the REGEN mode can be used for

ClipLink shooting. If you will not perform

ClipLink shooting, set the ClipLink function to oFF (see page 123).

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Specifications

DSR-390/390P

Imaging element Three-chip interline transfer CCD

Pixel resolution 768 (horizontal)

×

494 (vertical)

(DSR-390)

752 (horizontal)

×

582 (vertical)

Imaging area

(DSR-390P)

6.4

×

4.8 mm (corresponds to

1

/

2

inch picture tube)

Built-in filter settings

1: 3200K

2: 5600K + 1 /

8

ND

3: 5600K

4: 5600K +

1

/

64

ND

Sony 1 /

2

-inch bayonet mount Lens mount

Signal standards EIA standard signal (NTSC color system) (DSR-390)

CCIR standard signal (PAL color system) (DSR-390P)

Scanning system 525 lines, 2:1 interlace (DSR-390)

625 lines, 2:1 interlace

Scanning frequencies

(DSR-390P)

Horizontal: 15.734 kHz

(DSR-390)

15.625 kHz (DSR-390P)

Vertical: 59.94 Hz (DSR-390)

50.00 Hz (DSR-390P)

Synchronization Internal sync

External sync, using signal input

(VBS or BS) to the GEN LOCK

IN/VIDEO IN connector or input to the VTR/CCU connector.

Horizontal resolution

800 TV lines (center)

Minimum illumination

0.4 lux (at f/1.4, +36 dB)

Sensitivity

Gain levels

0.6 lux (at f/1.8, +36 dB)

2000 lux (f/13.0 standard, 3200 K)

Selectable –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB,

9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 18 dB +

DPR, 24 dB, 24 dB + DPR, hyper gain (30 dB + DPR)

Video S/N ratio (output from the VIDEO OUT connector) 64 dB (typical) (DSR-390)

Registration

62 dB (typical) (DSR-390P)

0.05% for all zones, without lens

Input connectors AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2:XLR-3 pin

×

2, male

–60 dBu, 3 k

Ω

+4 dBu, 10 k

Ω

(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)

GEN LOCK IN: BNC

1.0 Vp-p, 75

Ω

VIDEO IN: BNC

1.0 Vp-p, 75

Ω

(When fitting DSBK-501/501P.

The connector shares with GEN

LOCK IN)

TC IN: BNC

0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 k

Ω

DC IN: XLR-4 pin, female

Output connectors

DV OUT: 6-pin IEEE1394,

×

1

AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2: phono jack

–10 dBu, 47 k

Ω

(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)

VIDEO OUT:

BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75

Ω

MONITOR OUT:

BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75

Ω

S VIDEO OUT: DIN 4 pin

1.0 Vp-p, 75

Ω

TC OUT: BNC, 1.0 Vp-p,

75

Ω

DC OUT: 4 pin, male

EARPHONE: mini-jack

–

∞

to –15.5 dBu variable, 8

Ω

LENS: 12-pin

VF: 20-pin

LIGHT : 2-pin

VTR/CCU: 26-pin

Control connectors

REMOTE 1: stereo mini-jack

REMOTE 2: 10-pin

Power supply

Power consumption

11 to 17 V DC

20 W

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

Mass

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

3.5 kg approx. (7 lb 11 oz)

(camcorder only)

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External dimensions in millimeters (inches)

121

(4 7 ⁄

8

)

242 (9 5 ⁄

8

)

270 (10 3 ⁄

4

)

536 (21 1 ⁄

8

)


Imaging element Three-chip interline transfer CCD

Pixel resolution 980 (horizontal)

×

494 (vertical)

(DSR-570WS)

980 (horizontal)

×

582 (vertical)

Imaging area

(DSR-570WSP)

9.6

×

5.4 mm (corresponds to 2 /

3

inch picture tube)

Built-in filter settings

1: 3200K

2: 5600K +

1

/

8

ND

3: 5600K

4: 5600K +

1

/

64

ND

Lens mount Sony

2

/

3

-inch bayonet mount

Signal standards EIA standard signal (NTSC color system) (DSR-570WS)

CCIR standard signal (PAL colour system) (DSR-570WSP)

Scanning system 525 lines, 2:1 interlace (DSR-

570WS)

625 lines, 2:1 interlace

(DSR-570WSP)

Scanning frequencies

Horizontal: 15.734 kHz

(DSR-570WS)

15.625 kHz (DSR-570WSP)

Vertical: 59.94 Hz (DSR-570WS)

50.00 Hz (DSR-570WSP)

Synchronization Internal sync

External sync, using signal input

(VBS or BS) to the GEN LOCK

IN/VIDEO IN connector or input to the VTR/CCU connector.

Horizontal resolution

16:9 Mode: 800 TV lines (center)

4:3 Mode: 850 TV lines (center)

Minimum illumination

Sensitivity

Gain levels

0.25 lux (at F/1.4, +42 dB)

0.4 lux (at F/1.8, +42 dB)

2000 lux (F/11.0 standard, 3200 K)

Selectable –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB,

9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 18 dB +

DPR, 24 dB, 24 dB + DPR, hyper gain

Video S/N ratio (output from the VIDEO OUT connector) 63 dB (typical) (DSR-570WS)

61 dB (typical) (DSR-570WSP)

Registration 0.05% for all zones, without lens

Input connectors AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2:XLR-3 pin

×

2, female

–60 dBu, 3 k

Ω

+4 dBu, 10 k

Ω

(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)

GEN LOCK IN: BNC

1.0 Vp-p, 75

Ω

VIDEO IN: BNC

1.0 Vp-p, 75

Ω

(When fitting DSBK-501/501P.

The connector shares with GEN

LOCK IN)

TC IN: BNC

0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 k

Ω

DC IN: XLR-4 pin, male

Output connectors

DV OUT: 6-pin IEEE1394,

×

1

AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2: phono jack

–10 dBu, 47 k

Ω

(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)

VIDEO OUT:

BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75

Ω

MONITOR OUT:

BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75

Ω

S VIDEO OUT: DIN 4 pin

1.0 Vp-p, 75

Ω

TC OUT: BNC, 1.0 Vp-p,

75

Ω

DC OUT: 4 pin, female

EARPHONE: mini-jack

–

∞

to –15.5 dBu variable, 8

Ω

LENS: 12-pin

VF: 20-pin

VTR/CCU: 26-pin

Control connectors

LIGHT : 2-pin

REMOTE 1: stereo mini-jack

REMOTE 2: 10-pin

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Specifications

Power supply

Power consumption

11 to 17 V DC

24 W


0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

Mass 3.7 kg approx. (8 lb 2 oz)

(camcorder only)

External dimensions in millimeters (inches)

242 (9 5 ⁄

8

)

121

(4 7 ⁄

8

)

280 (11

1

⁄

8

)

536 (21

1

⁄

8

)

Tape transport system

Tape speed Approx. 28.2 mm/s

Recording/playback time (using PDV-184ME)

Max. 184 minutes

Fast forward/rewind time (using PDV-184ME)

Max. 12 minutes

Usable cassettes

Model name

PDV-184ME/184N/124ME/124N/

94ME/94N/64ME/64N/34ME/34N

PDVM-40ME/40N/32ME/32N/22ME/

22N/12ME/12N

Size

Standard size

Mini size

Video system (at playback with the DSR-

1800/1800P)

Bandwidth Luminance (Y)

S/N ratio

Chrominance

(R–Y/B–Y)

Luminance

K-factor (K2T, KPB)

Y/C time delay

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DSR-390/570WS: 30 Hz to

5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB

DSR-390P/570WSP: 25 Hz to 5.5 MHz +1.0/–2.0 dB

DSR-390/570WS: 30 Hz to

1.5 MHz +1.0/–5.0 dB

DSR-390P/570WSP: 25 Hz to 2.0 MHz +1.0/–2.0 dB

Min. 55 dB

Max. 2%

Max. 30 nsec.

Audio system (at playback with the DSR-

1800/1800P)

Frequency response

Dynamic range

Distortion (THD) (1 kHz, reference level, 48 kHz)

2-channel mode: 20 Hz to 20 kHz

+0.5/–1.0 dB

4-channel mode: 20 Hz to 14.5

kHz +0.5/–1.0 dB

Min. 80 dB

Max. 0.08%

DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder

Picture tube

Indicators

1.5-inch monochrome

REC/TALLY (

×

2), BATT,

SHUTTER, GAIN UP

600 TV lines Resolution

Power supply

Power consumption

12 V DC

2.1 W

Mass 620 g approx. (1 lb 5 oz)

Maximum external dimensions (w/h/d)

241

×

91

×

203 mm

(9

1

/

2

×

3

5

/

8

×

8 inches)

VCL-716BX Zoom Lens

Focal length

Zoom

Maximum aperture

7.3 to 117 mm

Manual or motorized, selectable zoom ratio: 16

×

Iris control

1 : 1.9

Manual or automatic, selectable f/1.9 to f/16 and C (closed)

Range of object field

Wide angle: 823

×

617 mm

(32

1

/

2

×

24

3

/

8

inches)

Telephoto: 51

×

39 mm

(2

1

/

8

×

1

9

/

16

inches)

Minimum object distance

Filter thread

1 m (39

3

/

8

inches)

82 mm dia.; 0.75 pitch

Mount Sony

1

/

2

-inch bayonet mount

External dimensions (w/h/d)

123

×

102

×

205 mm

(4

7

/

8

×

4

1

/

8

×

8

1

/

8

inches) excl. lens grip and incl. lens hood.


(including lens hood)

VCL-719BX Zoom Lens

Focal length 6.7 to 127 mm

Zoom Manual or power, selectable; zoom ratio: 19

×

Maximum aperture

1:1.4

Iris control Manual or automatic, selectable; f/1.4 to f/16 and C (closed)

Range of object field

Wide angle: 772

×

579 mm

(30 1 /

2

×

22 7 /

8

inches)

Telephoto: 42

×

32 mm

(1

3

/

4

×

1

5

/

16

inches)

Focusing range Infinity to 0.9 m

Filter threads

Mount

82 mm dia., 0.75 pitch (on lens)

Sony 1 /

2

-inch bayonet mount

External dimensions (w/h/d)

139.8

×

99.5

×

218.9 mm

(5 5 /

8

×

4

×

8 5 /

8

inches)


(including lens hood)

CA-370 Intercom Adaptor


0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)

Storage temperature

–20˚C to +60˚C (–4˚F to 140˚F)

Dimensions (w/h/d)

45

×

140

×

112 mm

(1

13

/

16

×

5

5

/

8

×

4

1

/

2

inches)

Mass 0.35 kg approx. (12 oz)

Supplied accessories

VCL-719BX Zoom Lens (1) (supplied with DSR-

390K1/390PK1)

VCL-716BX Zoom Lens (1) (supplied with DSR-

390K2/390PK2)

DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder (1)

Microphone (1)

Wind screen (1)

VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor (1)

Shoulder strap (1)

Lens mount cap (1)

Flange focal length adjustment test chart (1)

Binding ties (4)

Operating Instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Related Products

There is a range of Sony products available to meet every conceivable video shooting requirement. For details, consult your Sony sales representative or supplier.

Lenses

VCL series zoom lens

LO-32BMT 2 /

3

” lens adapter

Remote control unit

RM-M7G/LG1/VJ1 Remote Control Unit

Camera Control Unit

CCU-D50/D50P Camera Control Unit

VTR products

BVV-5/5PS Videocassette Recorder

BVW-50/50P Portable Videocassette Recorder

DSR-70A/70AP/1500/1500P/1600/1600P/1800/

1800P/2000/2000P Digital Videocassete Recorder

VA-5/5P/90/90P VTR Adaptor

DSR-DU1 Video Disk Unit

Battery products

BP-L40A/IL75 Battery Pack

NP-1B/BP-90A Battery Pack

BP-M50/M100 Battery Pack

BC-1WD/1WDCE/410/410CE Battery Charger

BC-L50/L100/L100CE Battery Charger

BC-M50/M150 Battery Charger

AC power supply

CMA-8A/8ACE AC Adaptor

AC-550/550CE/DN1/DN2B AC Adaptor

Synthesized tuner products

CA-WR855 Camera Adaptor

WRR-810A/855A/860A UHF Synthesized Tuner

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149

Specifications

Microphone products

ECM-670/672 Electret Condenser Microphone

C-74 Condenser Microphone

CAC-12 Microphone Holder

EC-0.5C2/0.3C2 Microphone Cable

Studio equipment

SEG-2550A/2550AP Special Effects Unit

DFS-300/300P/500/500P DME Switcher

DCK-500/500P Digital Chroma Keyer

WEX-2000 Wipe Pattern Extender

DXF-51/51CE 5-inch Viewfinder (monochrome)

CA-370 Intercom Adaptor

Cables and miscellaneous

The suffix number on a cable part number indicates the length in meters: e.g. a CCZ-A2 is 2 meters long.

(Approximate equivalents in feet: 2 m = 6 ft, 5 m = 16 ft, 10 m = 33 ft, 25 m = 82 ft, 50 m = 164 ft, 100 m =

328 ft)

Camera cables with Z-type 26-pin connectors

CCZ-A2/A5/A10/A25

Camera cables with Q-type 14-pin connectors

CCZQ-A2/A5/A10/A2AM i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

CCFD-3L (6-pin y 4-pin, 3.5m)

CCF-3L (6-pin y 6-pin, 3.5m)

DSBK-301A Index Picture Board

LCR-1 Rain Cover

LC-DS500 Carrying Case

LC-DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case

DSBK-501/501P Analog Composite Input Board

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Appendix

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

EC-0.5C2/0.3C2 Microphone

Cable

ECM-670/672 and C-74

Microphone

CAC-12 Microphone Holder

Video monitor

DXF-51/51CE 5-inch

Viewfinder a)

CCZ-A cable

CCZ-A cable

CCZQ-A cable

CCZ-A cable

CCU-D50/D50P e)

Camera Control Unit

BVW-50/50P Betacam SP

VTR

S VHS VCR

VA-5/5P + BVV-5/5PS

CCZ-A cable

VA-5/5P + DNV-5/5P

DSBK-501/501P

Analog Composite

Input Board a)

DSBK-301A Index

Picture Bord

DSR-390/390P/

570WS/570WSP

CCA-7/CCA-7-7A cable

RM-M7G

Remote Control Unit

VCT-U14 Tripod

Adaptor

DC-L1

Battery Adaptor

DC-L90

Battery Adaptor

Tripod

BP- L40A d) /IL75/M50/

M100 Battery Pack

LC-DS300SFT Soft

Carrying Case

LC-DS500 Carrying Case

CMA-8A/8ACE or AC-

550/550CE AC Adaptor

DSR-70A/70AP Digital Videocassete

Recorder

DSR-1500/1500P/1600/1600P/1800/1800P/

2000/2000P Digital Videocassete Recorder

DVCAM mini size cassette tape

DSR-DU1 Video

Disk Unit

DVCAM standard size cassette tape

NP-1B

Battery Pack

BP-90A

Battery Pack

BC-M50

Battery Charger

AC-DN1

AC Adaptor b)

CA-WR855

Camera

Adaptor

BC-1WD/

1WDCE

Battery

Charger

BC-410/410CE

Battery Charger

BC-M150

Battery Charger

LCR-1 Raincover

WRR-855A UHF

Synthesized Tuner

AC-DN2B

AC Adaptor c)

Intercom

Adaptor

CA-370 a) Optional accessory shoe kit is required for fitting. For details, consult your Sony dealer.

b) Use when power consumption of the camcorder and accessories is 38 W or lower.

c) When power consumption is 38 W or higher due to fiting a video light (with power consumption of 30 W or lower) to the camcorder, use the AC-DN2A/DN2B (150 W or lower).

d) It is recommended that the BP-L40A be used at 30 W or less (See page 53).

e) Use M5A mode as the CCU-D50P remote control mode.

For more information, refer to the CCU-D50P Operation Manual.

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What Is ClipLink?

The ClipLink

TM

function greatly improves the efficiency of the video production process as a whole by recording various editing-related data on tape when shooting. As such, ClipLink is a revolutionary function that transcends the conventional separation of shooting and editing.

Note

When an external equipment, such as VCR, is connected to the DV OUT connector, the ClipLink function will not work.

How ClipLink Changes Video

Production Techniques

The following describes various ways in which

ClipLink

1)

video production differs from conventional video production.

Recording of ClipLink log data lightens the shooting workload

When you start shooting a scene, ClipLink log data such as the scene number and time code data are automatically recorded into the cassette memory. This eliminates the need for a conventional “shot list” compiled by someone using a stopwatch, clipboard and pencil. You can also designate unwanted scenes as

“NG” (no good) and automatically skip all “NG” scenes when editing.

Recorded Index Pictures drastically cut editing time

The ClipLink function also features Index

Pictures a time-saving tool for rough editing. Each

Index Picture is a compressed image taken from the start of each scene, which is recorded onto the tape as a still picture. When editing, begin by transferring only the Index Pictures and the ClipLink log data to the EditStation’s hard disk. You can also transfer OK scenes only (“NG” scenes are skipped).

Next, begin rough editing by viewing the Index

Pictures on the EditStation’s GUI display and rearranging them as you wish. This eliminates the difficult work of matching up a handwritten shot list with recorded scenes. After you have completed this rough editing, you can then transfer only the recordings needed for your video program.

High-speed transfer of recordings

It is also possible to transfer the editing material itself between the DSR-85/85P and ES-7 at four times normal speed. In other words, the transfer can be carried out in one fourth of the real time duration. It is of course possible to carry out a transfer at four times normal speed when backing up video and audio data recorded on the disk drive to the DSR-85/85P, or in the opposite direction when loading data backed up on the

DSR-85/85P to the disk drive. Thus the time required is much shorter than with conventional equipment (for which, for example, transferring a 40-minute segment of video takes 40 minutes).

Note

When using a tape recorded by this camcorder to transfer digital (video/audio/time code) signals at four times normal speed from the DSR-85/85P Digital

Videocassette Recorder to the ES-7 EditStation for editing purposes, there must be about at least 40 seconds of recording on the tape before the IN point.

To perform editing without problems, it is recommended that you pre-record at least 40

seconds of color bar signals at the beginning of the

tape.

..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

1) The ClipLink system is a video production system which uses the cassette memory function.

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ClipLink Operation Flow

The following is a detailed description of how to use the ClipLink function during the video production process.

Example System Configuration

The following illustration shows the optimum system configuration for using the ClipLink function.

ClipLink operation is possible even with a system containing existing analog equipment. However, note that a part of functions are disabled.

Shooting

DSR-390/390P/

570WS/570WSP

Digital Camcorder

DVCAM standard cassette or DVCAM mini cassette

Index Pictures: recorded on tape

ClipLink log data: recorded in cassette memory

ClipLink log data recorded onto DVCAM cassettes links shooting and editing operations.

ClipLink log data transfer

DSR-1600 a)

/1800/85 b)

(or

DSR-1600P a) /1800P/85P b) )

Digital Videocassette

Recorder

ES-3/7 EditStation™ non-linear editing system

Index Pictures

Video output (QSDI)

ClipLink log data

RS-422A interface

Editing

ES-3/7 EditStation™ non-linear editing system

DSR-1600 a)

/1800/85 b

(or

DSR-1600P a) /1800P/85P b) )

Digital Videocassette Recorder

Actual AV data

QSDI input/output a) The DSR-1600/1600P is a videocassette player.

b) Between the DSR-85/85P and ES-7, quadruple transfer is possible through the QSDI.

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153


Data Generated When Shooting

The following describes the kinds of data that is generated when using the ClipLink function.

Index Pictures

When shooting, a single-frame image from the Mark

IN point at the start of each scene is recorded as a still picture into the DSBK-301A’s internal memory.

These images are called “Index Pictures”. When you finish shooting, the Index Pictures from all scenes are recorded onto the tape after the last scene.

Tape

Scene 1 Scene 2

Scene 3 Scene n

DSBK-301A’s internal memory (option)

After shooting, the Index

Pictures in the internal memory are recorded onto the video tape.

Up to 32 Index Pictures can be recorded onto the tape space normally occupied by one frame, as shown below.

0

60

120

180

240

300

360

420

13

17

21

25

1

5

9

29

90

Index Picture

180

14

18

22

26

2

6

10

30

270 360

15

19

23

27

3

7

11

31

450 540

16

20

24

28

4

8

12

32

630

720 dots

Seven frame spaces are reserved at the end of the last scene as a recording area for Index Pictures. (A cassette with 16 Kbits of cassette memory can record up to 198 Index Pictures, and a cassette with 4 Kbits of cassette memory can record up to 45 Index Pictures.)

ClipLink log data

ClipLink log data can be recorded automatically or manually into the cassette memory for use as a

ClipLink log data

Reel number (cassette number)

Scene number

Take number

OK/NG

Mark IN/OUT point time codes

Cue point time code convenient alternative to the conventional “shot list”.

ClipLink log data includes the following items.

Description

Data (maximum length: 8 digits) consisting of alphanumeric characters and/or symbols

(This is left blank at shipping.)

A three-digit number from 001 to 198 (starts at 001 and is automatically incremented with each scene).

This cannot be changed (set to “1” at shipping).

Indicates the OK/NG status of a particular scene. (In the OK case, nothing is recorded.)

These are the time codes that indicate the Mark IN and Mark OUT points for each scene (HH:MM:SS). These time codes are recorded when the camcorder has been set to MARK mode.

The frame digit is incremented at each Mark IN point and is decremented at each Mark

OUT point. (For details, see “Time codes recorded for Mark IN/OUT points” on page

155.)

This is the time code that indicates the cue points (valid up to the frame digit). This time code is recorded when the camcorder has been set to CUE mode. When in this mode, the time codes at the start and end of a recording (the Rec IN and Rec OUT time codes) are automatically recorded as Mark IN/OUT points.

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How to record ClipLink log data

The following describes how to record the various

ClipLink log data items.

OK/NG status

To designate a scene as “NG”, press the NG button on the camcorder while shooting the scene or at any time before you begin shooting the next scene.

All scenes that do not receive an “NG” designation are recorded as “OK” scenes.

(When you exit the VCR recording mode, changing the OK/NG status is no longer possible.)

Mark IN/OUT points time codes

This data is especially useful when shooting a video program for which a scenario has been created.

Set the camcorder to MARK mode before you start shooting. While shooting, each time you press the camcorder’s TAKE button, Mark IN and Mark OUT time codes are recorded alternately.

Cue point time codes

This type of data is especially useful when shooting scenes that may contain unexpected events, such as when shooting for sports coverage or documentaries.

Set the camcorder to CUE mode before you start to record. While recording, each time you press the camcorder’s TAKE button, the current time code is recorded as a cue point time code.

Start recording

Index Picture 1

Scene 1

Take 1

End recording

Rec IN

(automatic recording)

Cue point time code

(manual recording)

Cue point time code

(manual recording)

Cue point time code

(manual recording)

Rec OUT

(automatic recording)

Start recording

Index Picture 1

Scene 1

Take 1

Index Picture 2

Scene 2

Take 1

End recording

Mark IN

(manual recording)

Mark OUT

(manual recording)

Mark OUT (manual recording)

Mark IN (manual recording)

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Time codes recorded for Mark IN/OUT points

There is a gap between actual time codes and Mark IN/

OUT time codes recorded in the cassette memory, as shown in the figure below. The frame digit is incremented at each Mark IN point and is decremented at each Mark OUT point.

Actual time code

Mark IN

(or Rec IN)

12:23:15:10

Cue

12:34:20:20

Time code recorded in the cassette memory

Frame digit incremented

12:23:16

(The Index

Picture is the image around

12:23:15:10.)

12:34:20:20

Mark OUT

(or Rec OUT)

12:39:24:23

12:39:24

Frame digit decremented

Cue

Recording capacity for Mark IN/OUT time codes and Cue point time codes

When in MARK mode, up to 198 pairs of Mark IN and

Mark OUT points can be recorded (if using a cassette with 16 Kbits of cassette memory).

When in CUE mode, up to 396 time codes points

(including all cue point time codes and all Mark (Rec)

IN and Mark (Rec) OUT time codes) can be recorded

(if using a cassette with 16 Kbits of cassette memory).

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Glossary

Aliasing

Distortion of the signal caused by overlap of the baseband signal and lower sideband signal when the signal is demodulated.

Aperture compensation

Electronic compensation for frequency response degradations caused to sampled high-frequency signals by the limited aperture of

CCD image sensors.

Black balance adjustment

To balance the black levels of the

R, G, and B channels of a video camera so that black has no color.

CCD

Charge-coupled device. A solid state imager used in most recent video cameras in place of a pickup tube. It converts input light levels into electrical charges, which are once stored and then output in the form of voltage variations.

Center marker

A cross that indicates the center of the image on the viewfinder screen.

Color conversion filter

An optical filter used with color video cameras to convert the color temperature of a light source.

Color temperature

The temperature in Kelvins (K) to represent the color of a light source.

Composite video signal

A composite video signal includes a video signal, burst signal, and sync signal.

Condensation

Condensation refers to tiny droplets of water that can appear in a device, such as in the tape transport system. When condensation occurs on a video head drum, the tape may stick to the drum, which can damage not only the tape but also the VCR unit.

DCC

Dynamic Contrast Control. A video camera containing a DCC circuit can handle a wide dynamic range of luminance.

Drum

See “Head drum”.

Flare

Dark or colored flashes caused by signal overload through extreme light reflections of polished objects or very bright lights.

Flicker

Repeated change of brightness on the screen, which is caused by frequency difference between the camera’s scanning and the variations in the lightning.

Gen-lock

Abbreviation of “generator lock”.

It refers to the synchronization of a

VCR to a reference sync signal.

HAD

Hole-Accumulated Diode. A CCD sensor structure designed to suppress certain types of noise inherent CCDs. See also CCD.

Head drum

A metal cylinder to which a video head is attached. This drum is rotated at high speeds in synchronization with the sync signal during recording and playback.

Horizontal resolution

The capability of a CCD camera to preserve detail in the horizontal resolution.

Usually expressed as the number of vertical lines which can be distinguished in the reproduced image of a test chart.

i.LINK

i.LINK stands for IEEE1394-1995 stan-dards and their revisions. It is applied to the DV connector through which DV signals can be transmitted with AV protocol.

IRE scale

The scale to determine video signal amplitudes devised by the

Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE), an American organization now called the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).

The IRE scale includes a total of

140 units, with 100 up and 40 down from zero.

PCM audio

PCM stands for “pulse code modulation.” PCM audio means audio signals that have been processed by pulse code modulation. Each analog audio signal is converted into pulses that are generated in rapid succession, and each pulse is recorded as a digital signal having a value of 0 or 1.

Pedestal level

A black level which is the absolute black level of a video signal.

Return video

This refers to a video signal returned from the VCR to the camera or from the CCU to one camera in a multi-camera system, allowing the camera operator to monitor the image output from the camera or shot on other cameras.

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S/N

Signal-to-Noise ratio. The relation of the strength of the desired signal to the accompanying electronic interference, the noise. If S/N is high, sounds are reproduced with less noise and pictures are reproduced clearly without snow.

Search

The search function enables recorded images or time codes to be viewed while the tape is played back at various forward or reverse speeds, as a means of locating a particular scene in the taped program.

Standby-off mode

One of the stop modes. In this mode, head drum rotation is stopped and the tape tension is slackened. It is not possible to switch instantaneously from this mode to recording or playback mode. This mode is not harmful to the tape or heads.

Standby-on mode

One of the stop modes. In this mode, the head drum continues rotating and the tape remains wound onto the drum. This mode enables instantaneous switching to recording or playback mode. To prevent damage to the tape or heads, the device automatically switches from standby-on mode to standby-off mode after a certain period of time.

S video connectors

Input/output connectors for separate Y (luminance) and C

(chroma) signals. This method eliminates interference between Y and C signals that can occur in conventional composite video signals to obtain a higherresolution picture.

Sync

This refers to the sync

(synchronization) signal. The sync signal is used as a reference signal for duplicating the scanning patterns recorded via a camera when playing back the recording on a monitor. The sync signal actually includes two signals: a horizontal sync signal and a vertical sync signal.

Time code

The time code is a tape position information signal that includes time and frame data that are recorded onto the tape when shooting so as to facilitate searching of editing points and recorded scenes when viewing or editing.

User bits

These are also referred to as

“users’ bits”. The user bits are a

32-bit segment of the time code recording area. The user can select what to record in this segment and how to use the recorded data. For example, it can be used to record date information in addition to the time code data or ID numbers for tape reels or programs.

Video gain

Amount of amplification for video signals, expressed in decibels (dB).

White balance adjustment

In the light of a particular color temperature, to adjust the white levels of the R, G, and B channels of a color video camera so that any white object shot in that light is reproduced as a truly white image.

Zebra pattern

Striped patterns which appear in the viewfinder to indicate areas of the image where the video level is about 70 IRE (NTSC) or 70%

(PAL). This unit can show areas where the video level is 100 IRE

(NTSC) or 100% (PAL).

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Sony Corporation