3-861-961-12(1)
Digital Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
DSR-300F/300PF
DSR-300K/300PK
DSR-300L/300PL
1998 by Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Overview
Product Configurations ....................................................7
Features .............................................................................8
Features on Camera Section ................................................ 8
Features on VCR Section .................................................... 9
Location and Function of Parts .....................................11
Front View ......................................................................... 11
Right Side View ................................................................. 12
Left and Upper View ......................................................... 22
Rear and Bottom................................................................ 24
VCL-714BXA Zoom Lens ................................................ 26
DXF-701WS/701WSCE Viewfinder................................. 28
Chapter 2
Fitting and
Connections
Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery ...............31
Fitting the Lens ...............................................................32
Using Accessories ..........................................................34
Using the Viewfinder ......................................................... 34
Using an Optional Microphone ......................................... 35
Using a Video Light........................................................... 36
Fitting the Shoulder Strap ................................................. 38
Connecting to Audio System ............................................. 39
Fitting to a Tripod.............................................................. 41
Using the LC-421 Carrying Case ...................................... 42
Connections ....................................................................43
Connecting a Number of Camcorders ............................... 43
Connecting an External VCR ............................................ 43
Power Supply...................................................................44
Using a BP-L40/L60/L60A/L90/L90A Battery Pack ....... 44
Using an AC Adaptor ........................................................ 45
Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System ........... 46
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Chapter 3
Shooting
Basic Procedure for Shooting........................................47
Recording ........................................................................49
Cassettes for the DSR-300/300P ....................................... 49
Recording on the Internal VCR ......................................... 50
Recording on an External VCR ......................................... 54
Back Space Editing .........................................................55
Starting Back Space Editing at Any Tape Position ........... 55
Using the Edit Search Function
While Back Space Editing ........................................... 56
Using the Freeze Mix Function ......................................... 57
Playback — Checking Recorded Contents ...................58
Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately After
Shooting — Recording Review.................................... 58
Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder........... 58
Viewing Color Playback.................................................... 58
Setting Time Values .........................................................59
Setting the User Bit Value ................................................. 60
Setting the Time Code Value ............................................. 61
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Synchronization With External Time Code Signals
— Gen-Lock................................................................. 63
ClipLink Shooting ...........................................................65
Setting Editing Points While Shooting.............................. 67
Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode ........................... 69
Chapter 4
Viewfinder Screen Indications .......................................73
Changing the Viewfinder Display ..................................... 73
Viewfinder Normal Indications.......................................74
Status Indications .............................................................. 77
Viewfinder Basic Menu ...................................................78
Basic Menu Operations ..................................................... 78
Contents and Settings of Each Page .................................. 78
Viewfinder Advanced Menu............................................83
Advanced Menu Operations .............................................. 83
Contents and Settings of Each Page .................................. 84
Using SetupLog...............................................................90
Viewfinder Screen
Displays and
Menus
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Setting on the VCR Section — VCR Menu.....................91
VCR Menu Operation ......................................................92
Basic Operation ................................................................. 92
Menu 101 Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar ..... 93
Adjustments and
Settings
Menu 201 Checking the Total
Operating (Power-On) Hours ....................................... 93
Menu 204 Selecting Frame Mode (DF/NDF)
for Time Code (for DSR-300 Only) ............................. 93
Menu 206 Selecting Battery Capacity Indication ............ 94
Menu 207 Setting Standby-On Period ............................. 94
Menu 210 Using Auto-Check Function ............................ 95
Menu 211 Selecting ClipLink Function ........................... 97
Menu 212 Selecting Audio Recording Mode ................... 97
Menu 213 Selecting Audio Reference Level .................... 98
Menu 214 Setting Fade-In/Fade-Out for the Audio
Recording Start and Stop Points. ................................. 98
Menu 220 Using Setup Add (for DSR-300 Only)............ 99
White Balance Adjustment ...........................................100
Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value
in Memory .................................................................. 100
Using the Preset White Balance Settings ........................ 101
Light Sources and Color Temperature............................. 102
Using the ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)
Function...................................................................... 102
Black Balance Adjustment ...........................................103
Shutter Settings ............................................................104
Viewfinder Screen Adjustments ..................................106
Adjusting the Lens........................................................107
Flange Focal Length Adjustment .................................... 107
Iris Adjustments............................................................... 108
Ajusting the Iris Sensitivity ............................................. 109
Macrophotography .......................................................... 109
Settings for Special Cases ...........................................110
Skin Detail Correction..................................................... 111
Adjusting Color in the Specified Area ............................ 111
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Appendixes
Important Notes on Operation .....................................113
Characteristics of CCD Sensors ...................................... 113
Cleaning the Video Heads ............................................114
Warning System ............................................................115
Condensation ................................................................... 116
Troubleshooting ............................................................117
Specifications ................................................................119
Related Products.............................................................. 121
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories ......122
Glossary.........................................................................123
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Product Configurations
The six models, DSR-300F, DSR-300K, DSR-300L,
DSR-300PF, DSR-300PK and DSR-300PL, 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-300F/300PF
DSR-300K/300PK
DSR-300L/300PL
Microphone
VCT-U14 Tripod
Adaptor
DXF-701WS/701WSCE
Viewfinder
Switch guard
RM-LG1 Remote
Control Unit
Test chart for flange
focal length
DSR-300/300P Camcorder
Shoulder strap
adjustment
VCL-714BXA
Zoom Lens
LC-300SFT Soft
Carrying Case
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Features
New Functions boost operability
Features on Camera Section
EZ (easy) mode function
1
/
2-inch IT type Power HAD CCD
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.
The DSR-300/300P Digital Camcorder uses 1/2-inch IT
type Power HAD CCDs. It excels in reduction of
smear, sensitivity and picture quality.
EZ (easy) focus
• Smear: –110 dB
Press the EZ focus button before shooting to ensure a
quick and accurate focus.
• Sensitivity: F11.0 (at 3200 K, 2000 lux)
• S/N: 62 dB (DSR-300) or 60 dB (DSR-300P)
Dual pixel readout (DPR1))
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.
Sophisticated image processing
TruEye™ processing makes possible the following
performance features. This digital signal processing
has brought reproduction of natural colors to the level
achieved by the human eye.
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.
DynaLatitude™
Enables detailed adjustment of contrast control in each
pixel in accordance with a histogram of luminance
signal levels.
Hyper gain
Hyper gain (36 dB (=30 dB+DPR), or about 60 times
greater than 0 dB) can be easily set via one switch
setting. This can also be done from remote equipment.
DCC+ (dynamic contrast control plus)
Prevents white breakup when shooting a high intensity
subject, and also prevents color faults in high intensity
subject.
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.
Black stretch and compress
Enables control of luminance signal levels in black
areas without changing the hue.
Variety of detail corrections
• Skin detail function: this function gives a slightly
softer appearance to the subject’s face. The target
skin color can be automatically set.
• Black halo correction
• Red/green vertical detail correction: this function
performs vertical detail compensation for both red
and green signals.
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.
• Horizontal detail frequency control
Recording time (REC TIME) display
Recording time can be displayed in either of the
following modes.
• Total recording time for all cuts (TTL2))
• Total recording time for current cut (DUR3))
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1) DPR = Dual Pixel Readout
2) TTL = Total
3) DUR = Duration
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Viewfinder super detail
Video light control
Video signals for the viewfinder are mixed with DTL
signals to make focusing easier.
A video light connector and control switch are
equipped. You can turn the light on and off
automatically as you start and stop VCR operation.
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-300 (or from 70 to 90% on the DSR-
300P) and the zebra 2 indicates the levels of 100 IRE
or more for the DSR-300 (or the levels of 100% or
more for the DSR-300P).
High-performance viewfinder (DXF-
701WS/701WSCE)
• High resolution (600 TV lines of horizontal
resolution)
• 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
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 3200 K
preset can be switched to the 3000 K preset when the
menu setting is changed.
Features on VCR Section
The DSR-300/300P uses the DVCAM recording
format. The internal signal processing is digitalized to
provide more stable output signals and higher
reliability.
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.
Compatible with consumer DV
1-kHz reference signal output
Along with a color bar, a 1-kHz reference signal can
also be output.
A DV cassette recorded on a DV-format VCR can be
played back on the DSR-300/300P. (Cassettes
recorded in LP mode cannot be played back.)
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.
DVCAM cassettes
• The DSR-300/300P can use both standard-size and
mini-size DVCAM cassettes. According to cassette
size, the DSR-300/300P automatically corrects reel
position.
• The maximum recording/playback times are 184
minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for
mini cassettes.
Edit Search Function
Pressing the EDIT SEARCH buttons allows the tape to
play back in search mode. Set either of two playback
speeds.
• 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.
SetupLogTM 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.
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Features
ClipLink™ function
VCR data display
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.
The DSR-300/300P 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
Creation of clips
• Operation mode of the VCR section
• Remaining battery capacity
• ClipLink information
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”1). In addition, editing point-related
data (scene number, time code for Mark IN/OUT
points, etc.) is recorded in the cassette memory.
Recording on external VCRs
Betacam or S-VHS VCRs can be connected to the
VTR connector (26-pin) on the rear panel.
ClipLink mode
To use the ClipLink function, select the menu setting
to set the DSR-300/300P into ClipLink mode. There is
also a ClipLink continue function that enables clips to
be continued even after a break in recording.
PCM digital audio
Recording/playback can be set to audio lock mode.
Selectable between two-channel recording (with a
sampling frequency of 48 kHz) mode or four-channel
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.
Color playback
Connect an external video monitor for color playback
(playback adaptor not required). The DSR-300/300P is
equipped with two video monitor connectors: one for
composite video output and the other for S-video
output.
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1) It is necessary to fit the optional DSBK-301 Index
Picture Board.
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Location and Function of Parts
Front View
0 Switch guard fitting screws
How to fit the switch guard
1. Detach the two screws (M3).
1 MIC IN +48 V connector
2. Place the supplied switch guard so that the
EZ MODE button, A.IRIS MODE switch and
ATW button are covered, and retain it using
the two screws detached in step 1.
2 VF connector
3 FILTER control
4 Lens mount
5 SHUTTER switch
6 TAKE button
7 AUDIO LEVEL knob
Switch guard
(supplied)
8 WHT/BLK switch
9 VTR button
1 MIC (microphone) IN +48 V connector (XLR 3-
pin, female)
Connect the supplied microphone or an optional
microphone (operable with a 48 V supply).
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 67.)
2 VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)
This is the connector for the DXF-701WS/701WSCE
viewfinder.
7 AUDIO LEVEL knob
You can use this knob to manually adjust the channel 1
audio recording level.
3 FILTER control
Select the color temperature conversion filter
appropriate to the lighting conditions. (See page 47.)
8 WHT/BLK (white/black) switch
This switch is used for automatic adjustment of the
white balance and black balance. (See pages 100 to
103.)
4 Lens mount
Attach the zoom lens here.
9 VTR button
Pressing this button starts and stops recording on the
VCR.
5 SHUTTER switch
Use this switch to set the shutter speed, CLS (clear
scan), or EVS setting (see page 104). Usually, set this
switch to OFF.
0 Switch guard fitting screws
If you will not use the EZ MODE button (4 on page
13), A.IRIS MODE switch (6 on page 13) and ATW
button (!¢ on page 13), fit the supplied switch guard to
avoid miss-operation of them.
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Location and Function of Parts
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
!¡ OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch
!™ NG button
!£ GAIN switch
!¢ ATW button and indicator
1 EZ FOCUS button
2 EDIT SEARCH buttons
Press this button to turn the “easy focus” function on.
This opens the iris, to make it easier to focus before
beginning shooting. The indication “EZ FOCUS”
appears in the viewfinder while the function is on; to
turn it off, press the EZ FOCUS button again. If left
on, the function automatically turns off after about ten
seconds.
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, and 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 at recording if the
power switch on the light is set on.
MAN (manual): allows the power switch on the
video light to turn the light on and off.
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.
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4 EZ (“easy”) MODE button and indicator
Press this button (EZ mode on) when you want to be
able to shoot immediately, with automatic adjustment
of the camcorder settings to standard values. (See page
88 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).
0 POWER switch
Powers the camcorder on or off.
!¡ 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 high-
intensity subjects.
Note
When the RM-M7G Remote Control Unit is
connected, the “easy mode” function is disabled.
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.
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 86), 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.
BARS: This setting displays color bars.
For details of menu operation, see Chapter 4 “Viewfinder
Screen Displays and Menus”.
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.
!™ 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.
!£ 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 85.)
The factory default selections are 18 dB (H), 9 dB (M)
and 0 dB (L).
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.
Note
When the HYPER GAIN switch (7 on page 21) is in
the ON position, the GAIN switch has no effect.
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 100.) You can select the preset white
balance at 3200 K or 5600 K using the FILTER
control (3 on page 11). If you select the 3200 K
preset, it can be switched to the 3000 K preset in
advanced menu page 3 (see page 85).
!¢ ATW (auto tracing white balance) button and
indicator
Press this button, turning the indicator on, when you
want the white balance to be adjusted automatically to
follow changes in lighting conditions. (See page 102.)
9 MENU dial
Use this dial to change menu pages or settings.
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Location and Function of Parts
Rear section
1 EJECT button
STOP
REW
PLAY
F FWD
EJECT
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 Display window
9 RESET/(MENU SET) button
0 Speaker
!¡ ALARM knob
!™ MONITOR knob
1 EJECT 6 button
Press to open the cassette holder (1 on page 23) when
the camcorder is powered.
3 EARPHONE connector (mini-jack)
Connect an earphone or headphones. This outputs the
sound which was output to the speaker (0 on page
17), but mutes the speaker.
2 Tape transport buttons and indicators
These buttons transport the tape as shown below.
4 WARNING indicator
This lights or blinks when an abnormality occurs.
Note
For details, see “Warning System” on page 115.
During recording, none of these buttons operates.
Buttons
Operation
5 LIGHT switch
This switches the display window (8 on page 15)
light on or off.
REW 0
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.
6 DISPLAY switch
Switches time value indication shown in the display
window (8 on page 15).
COUNTER: Shows the tape transport time in
HH:MM:SS (hours, minutes and seconds).
TC: Shows the time code value.
F FWD ) 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 (
Plays back the recorded video. The indicator
lights during playback.
U-BIT: Shows the user bit data in the time code.
STOP p
Stops the tape.
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The audio levels are indicated in the display window 8.
For details, see “8 Display window”.
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 19) are set to MANUAL, these knobs
adjust the audio levels being recorded on channels 1
and 2.
8 Display window
Shows the following items. Use the LIGHT switch (5
on page 14) to light up the display window.
a Playback indication
b DATE indication
c Non-drop frame indication (DSR-300 only)
d External synchronization lock indication
e Hold indication
f Audio level indicators
g ClipLink log data indication
dB
0
OVER
OVER
PB DATE NDF EXT-LK
HOLD
h ClipLink continue
indication
s Time value
indication
-12
-20
H
MIN
SEC
CL
FRM
r Clip remaining
indication
i IP indication 1)
IP
CONT
CLIP
TAPE
BATT
DIAG
CL
IP
CONT
-30
-40
q Tape remaining
indication
p Battery capacity
DVCAM
Li
DVCAM
Li
E
F
-∞
j Lithium backup
F
F
8
8
32k
48k
1
2
battery warning
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK
indication
o Service indication
m Audio mode indications
n Warning indications
k DVCAM indication
l Cassette memory indication
1) When the optional DSBK-301 is fitted
Indications in the display window
Description
Indication
a Playback indication
Appears during playback, fast forward or rewind with the time data display showing a
time code or user bit value.
b DATE indication
Appears when the date or time is displayed in the time value indication s area.
c Non drop-frame indication (DSR- Appears when non-drop frame mode is selected.
300 only)
d External synchronization
indication
Appears when the internal time code generator is locked to an external signal input to
the TC IN connector (3 on page 23).
e Hold indication
Appears when the internal time code generator is stopped.
These show the audio recording or playback levels of channel 1 and channel 2.
f Audio level indicators
g ClipLink log data indication
h ClipLink continue indication
i IP(Index Picture) indication
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-301 is required.)
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Location and Function of Parts
j Lithium backup battery warning
Appears when the voltage of the internal lithium backup battery (CR2032) is low. If this
indication appears, replace the lithium backup battery immediately.
For further information about replacing lithium battery, see “Inserting and Replacing
the Lithium Battery” (page 31).
k DVCAM indication
Disappears when the cassette being played back is not for DVCAM format.
Appears when using a cassette with cassette memory.
These show audio recording/playback mode.
l Cassette memory indication
m Audio mode indications
Fs32k: 4-channel mode (32kHz sampling frequency)
Fs48k: 2-channel mode (48kHz sampling frequency)
For further information about selecting audio recording mode, see “Selecting Audio
Recording Mode Menu 212” (page 97).
n Warning indications
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 115).
o Service indication
Appears during maintenance on VCR menu operations (page 92). It does not appear
during normal operation.
p Battery capacity indication
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
94).
Battery voltage
Indication
BP-L40/L60/L60A/ NP-1B/BP-90A
L90/L90A
BATT E[pppppp]F
15.0 V or more 12.5 V or more
BATT E[pppppp]F
14.0 to 15.0 V
13.0 to 14.0 V
12.0 to 13.0 V
11.3 to 12.0 V
12.0 to 12.5 V
11.75 to 12.0 V
11.5 to 11.75 V
11.3 to 11.5 V
BATT E[pppppp]F
BATT E[pppppp]F
BATT E[pppppp]F
BATT E[pppppp]F (blinking)1)
BATT E[pppppp]F (blinking)
BATT E[pppppp]F (blinking)
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
1)Replace the battery pack when this indication appears.
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q Tape remaining indication
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 time remaining
30 minutes or more
25 to 30 minutes
20 to 25 minutes
15 to 20 minutes
10 to 15 minutes
5 to 10 minutes
2 to 5 minutes
TAPEppppppp
TAPEpppppp
TAPEppppp
TAPEpppp
TAPEppp
TAPEpp
TAPEp
TAPEp (blinking)
TAPE (blinking)
0 to 2 minutes
End of tape
r Clip remaining indication
This shows how many clip shots or Cue points can be recorded1).
Indication
Clip shots
51 or more
41 to 50
Cue point
CLIPpppppp
CLIPppppp
CLIPpppp
CLIPppp
101 points or more
81 to 100 points
61 to 80 points
41 to 60 points
21 to 40 points
1 to 20 points
1 to 6 points
31 to 40
21 to 30
CLIPpp
11 to 20
CLIPp
CLIPp (blinking) 2)
1 to 10
1 to 3
CLIP
CLIP (blinking) 2)
Cannot record
Cannot record
1) The optional DSBK-301 is required for Index Picture recording.
2) When back space editing using ClipLink function is possible (when CONT is
displayed)
s Time value indication
Depending on the DISPLAY switch (6 on page 14) setting, this shows a counter
value, time code value or user bit value. Press the MENU button (1 on page 18) to
display the VCR menu.
9 RESET/(MENU SET) (counter reset/VCR
menu) button
Also, this button is used to change menu settings.
For details on the VCR menu, see “Setting on the VCR
Section VCR Menu” (page 91).
Resets the time value shown in the display window.
This button operates differently depending on settings
of the DISPLAY switch (6 on page 14) and the TC
mode switch 1 (9 on page 19) and 2 (8 on page 19).
0 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 14).
Switch setting
RESET button operation
DISPLAY: COUNTER
Resets counter value to
0:00:00.
DISPLAY: TC
TC mode switch 1: PRESET
TC mode switch 2: SET
Resets time code to
00:00:00:00.
For details on the warning tone, see “Warning System”
(page 115).
DISPLAY: U-BIT
TC mode switch 1: PRESET
TC mode switch 2: SET
Resets user bit a) to
00 00 00 00.
a) Bits of time code recorded on tape, in which users can
record necessary information.
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Location and Function of Parts
!¡ ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knob
Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output
via the speaker (0 on page 17) or earphone (3 on
page 14). Turning this knob to the minimum setting
mutes the alarm tone.
!™ MONITOR (monitor volume adjustment) knob
Controls the volume of the sound other than the
warning tone that is output via the speaker (0 on page
17) or earphone (3 on page 14). 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
MENU
ADVANCE
SHIFT
REC TIME SKIN DTL
EXT VTR
OUTPUT
TTL
DUR
OFF
ON
OFF
COMPONENT.
VBS
Y/C
AUDIO LEVEL
TTL RESET
SET
PRESET
F-RUN
MONITOR SELECT
AUTO
MAN
VTR
TRIGGER
4 AUDIO SELECT
(CH-1/CH-2)
switches
CH-1
MIX
CH-2
EXT
AUDIO SELECT
REGEN
DATE/TIME
SET
PARALLEL
INT ONLY
EXT ONLY
CH-1
CH-2
LITHIUM BATT
R-RUN
AUDIO IN
HYPER
GAIN
MATRIX
ClipLink
CONTINUE
FRONT MIC
LOW CUT
MONITOR OUT
CHARACTER
FRONT
VJ MIC
WRR
H.SAT
ON
OFF
FL
ON
OFF
5 AUDIO IN (CH-1/
REAR
STD
ON
CH-2) switches
OFF
6 Lithium battery compartment
7 MONITOR OUT CHARACTER switch
8 TC mode switch 2
9 TC mode switch 1
0 ClipLink CONTINUE button
!¡ MONITOR SELECT switch
setting, press this button to increment the digit that has
been selected with the SHIFT button (3 on page 19).
In other case, keep pressing this button to show the
clip remaining indication instead of time value.
(Example: CLIP 045)
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 91).
For time code and user bit settings, see page 59.
2 ADVANCE button
When setting time code and user bit values, or at menu
On how to use the ADVANCE button for menu settings, see
“Setting on the VCR Section —VCR Menu” (page 91).
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3 SHIFT button
8 TC (time code) mode switch 2
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 14) is
set to U-BIT) and time (when the DISPLAY switch is
set to TC) instead of time value.
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.
For time code and user bit settings, see page 59.
R-RUN: The time code value advances only during
recording. Use this setting to have consecutive
recordings on the tape.
On how to use the SHIFT button for menu settings, see
“Setting on the VCR Section —VCR Menu” (page 91).
Note for the DSR-300
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.
MANUAL: Enables users to manually adjust the
AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knobs (7 on page
15) for each channel. Select AUTO if excess input
levels are likely to occur.
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 Drop-frame (DF)/Non-
drop frame (NDF) mode (for DSR-300) —Menu 204” (page
93).
For details on drop-frame mode and non drop-frame mode,
see “Drop-frame mode (for DSR-300 Only)” on page 62.
9 TC (time code) mode switch 1
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
WRR: Signals from the WRR-855A synthesized
tuner connected to the WRR connector via the
CA-WR855 Camera Adaptor.
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
93). In this case the time code of the DSR-300 is
recorded in DF (drop-frame mode).
MANUAL: 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.
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 you will not perform ClipLink shooting, set the
ClipLink function to oFF (see page 65).
On how to fit the lithium battery, see page 31.
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.
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Location and Function of Parts
0 ClipLink CONTINUE button
When restart ClipLink shooting, press this button to
add the new clip at the end of the recorded clips.
!¡ MONITOR SELECT (audio monitor selection)
switch
Selects audio output via the speaker (0 on page 17) or
earphone.
Note
CH-1: Channel 1 audio
When restart recording without pressing this button,
the pre-recorded ClipLink log data and Index Pictures
are deleted.
MIX: Mixed audio (channels 1 and 2)
CH-2: Channel 2 audio
EXT: The sound selected by an external VCR
connected to the VTR connector (8 on page 25)
For details , see “ClipLink Shooting” (page 65).
Left side
1 REC TIME switch
2 SKIN DTL switch
3 EXT VTR OUTPUT switch
MENU
ADVANCE
SHIFT
REC TIME SKIN DTL
EXT VTR
OUTPUT
TTL
DUR
OFF
ON
OFF
COMPONENT.
VBS
Y/C
AUDIO LEVEL
TTL RESET
SET
PRESET
F-RUN
MONITOR SELECT
AUTO
MAN
VTR
TRIGGER
CH-1
MIX
CH-2
EXT
AUDIO SELECT
REGEN
DATE/TIME
SET
PARALLEL
INT ONLY
EXT ONLY
CH-1
CH-2
LITHIUM BATT
R-RUN
AUDIO IN
HYPER
GAIN
MATRIX
ClipLink
CONTINUE
FRONT MIC
LOW CUT
MONITOR OUT
CHARACTER
FRONT
VJ MIC
WRR
H.SAT
ON
OFF
FL
ON
OFF
REAR
STD
ON
OFF
4 VTR TRIGGER switch
5 FRONT MIC LOW CUT switch
6 MATRIX switch
7 HYPER GAIN switch
8 SKIN DTL SET button
9 TTL RESET button
OFF/TC: 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 87),
then the VCR time data (time code, counter, or
user bit value) is displayed.
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.
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7 HYPER GAIN switch
Note
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).
When this switch is in ON position, the indication
“HYPER” appears in the viewfinder, and the GAIN
UP indicator in the viewfinder also lights.
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.
When finished shooting, return this switch to OFF
position. The “HYPER” indication disappears and the
GAIN UP indicator goes out.
2 SKIN DTL (skin detail) switch
Set this switch ON to use the skin detail correction
function.
Note
Increasing the gain with this switch reduces the
horizontal resolution by approx. 50%.
For details, see “Skin Detail Correction” (page 111).
3 EXT VTR OUTPUT switch
Depending on the external VCR connected to the VTR
connector (8 on page 25), this switches the video
signal output to the VCR.
COMPONENT/VBS: Component/composite video
signal
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.
Y/C: S-video signal
For details, see “Skin Detail Correction” (page 111).
4 VTR TRIGGER switch
9 TTL (total) RESET button
Pressing this button resets the total recording time
(TTL selection) to 0.
Sets the function of the VTR button on the camcorder
or lens when a VCR is connected to the VTR
connector (8 on page 25).
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.
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 MATRIX switch
Selects the color matrix setting to change the picture
color adjustment.
H.SAT: Colors are emphasized.
FL: Colors appear normal even when shooting under
fluorescent lighting.
STD: The color matrix in standard setting is used.
Normally leave the switch in this position.
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Location and Function of Parts
Left and Upper View
Front section
1 Shoulder strap fitting
2 Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole
3 Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring
4 Viewfinder fitting shoe
5 REMOTE connector 1
6 Viewfinder front-to-back position locking knob
7 Fitting for optional microphone holder
8 Video light connector
9 LENS connector
0 VIDEO OUT connector
!¡ REMOTE connector 2
Note
1 Shoulder strap fitting
To use the supplied shoulder strap, fix one end here
and the other end to the right side. (See page 38.)
The RM-81 cannot be connected.
6 Viewfinder front-to-back position locking knob
Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of
the viewfinder. (See page 34.)
2 Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole
Attach optional video lights or other accessories here.
7 Fitting for optional microphone holder
You can fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder
here. (See page 35.)
3 Viewfinder left-to-right position fixing ring
Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of
the viewfinder. (See page 34.)
8 Video light connector
4 Viewfinder fitting shoe
A video light with a maximum power consumption of
30 W such as the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or
equivalent can be connected.
Fix the DXF-701WS/701WSCE Viewfinder here.
5 REMOTE connector 1 (mini-jack)
Connect the RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit to enable
remote operation of the ClipLink function.
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9 LENS connector (12-pin)
If you use a lens with cable, connect the lens cable.
You can also connect a remote control unit with
microphone.
Note
0 VIDEO OUT connector (BNC)
This outputs the video signal captured by the
camcorder.
EZ mode cannot be used if the RM-M7G is connected
to the camcorder.
For more information about a remote control unit with
microphone, contact your Sony dealer.
!¡ REMOTE connector 2 (10-pin)
Connect the optional RM-M7G Remote Control Unit
to this connector. Set the CAMERA HEAD SELECT
switch on the bottom of RM-M7G to 1.
Rear section
1 Cassette holder
2 GEN LOCK IN connector
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
1 Cassette holder
3 TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC)
Input an external signal for synchronizing the built-in
time code generator. Use an SMPTE (DSR-300) or
EBU (DSR-300P) time code signal.
Power the camcorder and press the EJECT button to
open the lid. Insert the cassette and close the lid by
pressing the indication “PUSH” .
Note
2 GEN LOCK IN (gen lock video input) connector
(BNC)
Use a jitterless LTC signal. Using an LTC signal
reproduced by other equipment may cause the
camcorder to malfunction.
When synchronizing the camcorder to an external
signal, input a reference video signal (VBS or BS).
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Location and Function of Parts
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 (3 on page 23), this output
signal is synchronized to it.
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
For details about time code, see “Setting Time Values” on
page 59.
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.
5 S VIDEO OUT (S-video output) connector (DIN
4-pin)
This outputs the image being shot or played back as S-
video signals. Connect to the S-video input connector
on an external VCR or video monitor.
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
6 WRR connector
4 DC IN connector
5 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2
connectors and input
selection switches
7 DC OUT connector
8 VTR connector
9 BREAKER button
1 TALLY (back tally) indicator (red)
2 TALLY switch
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.
Set this switch to ON to activate the TALLY indicator
1 function.
For details, see “Warning System” on page 115.
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3 Battery attachment interface
6 WRR (synthesized tuner) connector (7-pin)
Insert the WRR-855A synthesized tuner into the CA-
WR855 Camera Adaptor and connect the CA-WR855
here.
Attach a battery pack or an AC-DN1 AC Adaptor.
When using the WRR-855A synthesized tuner (for
wireless microphones), attach the CA-WR855 Camera
Adaptor here.
For information about attaching a synthesized tuner, see
“Connecting to Audio System” (page 39)
For information about fitting a battery pack or an AC
adaptor, see “Power Supply” (page 44). For information
about attaching a synthesized tuner, see “Connecting to
Audio System” (page 39).
7 DC OUT (DC power output) connector (4-pin,
female)
This connector supplies power for a WRR-810A/860A
UHF Portable Tuner.
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.
8 VTR connector (26-pin, male)
Connect an external VCR.
Notes
5 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (audio input channel 1
and 2) connectors (XLR 3-pin, female) and input
selection switches
• This connector always outputs the signals from the
camera. It is impossible to output the playback
video of the internal VCR.
Connect a microphone or other external audio
equipment. Set the input selection switches as
shown below according to the microphone or
equipment.
• A camera control unit (CCU) cannot be connected
to this connector.
9 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.
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.
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Location and Function of Parts
VCL-714BXA Zoom Lens
1 Focusing ring
2 Manual zoom control
3 Iris ring
4 F.f. fixing knob
5 F.f. adjustment ring
!£ Filter attaching
thread
6 Zoom remote control
connector
7 Focus remote control
connector
8 ZOOM selector
9 Iris selector
0 Instant automatic iris
button
!¡ Power zoom switch
!¢ MACRO button
and ring
!™ RET button
!∞ VTR button
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1 Focusing ring
!¡ Power zoom switch
Turn this ring to focus the lens on the subject.
Use this to carry out a power zoom.
W end: zoom toward wide angle
T end: zoom toward telephoto
2 Manual zoom control
For direct manual zoom control, set the ZOOM
selector to the “M” position, and turn this control.
Pressing the switch harder increases the zoom speed.
!™ RET (return) button
3 Iris ring
This allows you to check the video signal as follows.
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-E1) video signal from the external VCR
to the viewfinder while the internal VCR is recording
or no tape is inserted in the internal VCR.
For manual iris control, set the iris selector to the “M”
position, and turn this ring.
4 F.f. (flange focal length) fixing knob
Fixes the F.f. adjustment ring 5.
5 F.f. (flange focal length) adjustment ring
To adjust the flange focal length, loosen the F.f. fixing
knob 4 on this ring, then turn the ring. (See page
107.)
For details, see “Playback — Checking Recorded Contents”
(page 58).
!£ Filter attachment thread (72 mm dia., 0.75 mm
pitch)
Use to attach a commercially available threaded filter.
6 Zoom remote control connector (8-pin)
For remote control of zoom operations, connect an
optional LO-23 Lens Remote Control Unit.
!¢ MACRO button and ring
For close-up work, hold this button down while
turning the ring. (See page 109.)
7 Focus remote control connector (3-pin)
This is not used.
8 ZOOM selector
This selects the mode of zoom operation.
S (servo): power zoom
!∞ VTR button
This button starts and stops recording on the VCR.
Press it once to start recording, and once more to stop.
M (manual): manual zoom
9 Iris selector
This selects the mode of iris operation. (See page
108.)
A (automatic): automatic iris
M (manual): manual iris
0 Instant automatic iris button
While using manual iris control, press this button to
switch temporarily to the automatic iris control setting.
The automatic setting is maintained as long as you
hold the button down.
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1) E-E video signal: “electric-to-electric” video signal.
This is the input video signal which has passed through
internal electrical circuits, but has not been converted to
a magnetic signal.
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Location and Function of Parts
DXF-701WS/701WSCE Viewfinder
selected on the camera or camcorder. However, it
operates in 4:3 mode when used on the DSR-300/
300P.
Note
You can switch the scan size of the DXF-701WS/
701WSCE in accordance with the aspect ratio
1 BATT indicator
TALLY
TAKE REC BATT
2 TAKE/TALLY indicator
3 REC/TALLY indicators
4 SHUTTER indicator
5 GAIN UP indicator
6 Eyepiece focusing knob
7 Accessory fixing screw hole
8 Tally lamp
SHUTTER
GAIN UP
Microphone holding screw
Microphone holder
Eye cup
Microphonea)
9 Eyepiece release catch
0 BRIGHT control
!¡ CONTRAST control
!™ PEAKING control
!£ TALLY switch
!¢ Viewfinder connector
a) Not supplied with the optional DXF-701WS/701WSCE
3 REC/TALLY (recording/tally) indicators (red)
• From the time when you press the VTR button (9 on
page 11 and !∞ on page 27) on the lens or
camcorder, this flashes until recording starts, then
stays on continuously during recording.
• This is also used to indicate a fault. (See page 115.)
• The lower indicator can be disabled by menu setting.
(See page 86.)
1 BATT (battery) indicator (red)
This indicates when the battery capacity is low.
2 TAKE/TALLY indicator (orange)
When using the ClipLink function while shooting, this
indicator lights when the TAKE button (6 on page
11) has been pressed to set a Mark IN point and goes
out when a Mark OUT point is set.
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4 SHUTTER indicator (red)
This lights when the SHUTTER switch (5 on page
11) is in the ON position. (If the EVS is selected, the
indicator will not light.)
5 GAIN UP indicator (orange)
This lights when the gain is 3 dB or more.
6 Eyepiece focusing knob
Turn this to adjust the viewfinder focus to match your
eyesight. (See page 106.)
7 Accessory fixing screw hole
Attach optional video lights or other accessories here.
8 Tally lamp
When the TALLY switch !£ is in the ON position, this
operates in the same way as the REC/TALLY
indicators 3.
9 Eyepiece release catch
To view the viewfinder screen directly, press this
catch, and hinge up the eyepiece.
0 BRIGHT (brightness) control
This adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image.
(See page 106.)
!¡ CONTRAST control
This adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder image. (See
page 106.)
!™ PEAKING control
This adjusts the outline intensity of the viewfinder
image. (See page 106.)
!£ TALLY switch
Set this switch to the ON position to use the tally lamp
8.
!¢ Viewfinder connector (20-pin)
Connect this to the VF connector.
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Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery
The camcorder uses a lithium battery to retain stored
Inserting or replacing the lithium battery
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.
Notes
• Carefully read the instructions for inserting and
replacing the lithium battery. Lithium batteries may
explode if misused.
• Use only CR2032 Lithium Batteries. Other types of
lithium batteries may come loose when the camcorder
is moved. If you have difficulty finding CR2032
Lithium Batteries, contact your Sony dealer.
Lifetime of the lithium battery
When the lithium battery’s voltage falls, the lithium
backup battery warning
appears in the display
Li
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-301 is fitted).
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
1
POWER switch
3Take out the lithium battery.
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
In the case of the DSR-300K/300PK/300F/300PF
model, the lens is already fitted. In other cases, use the
following procedure to fit the lens.
Note
Be sure to turn off the power before fitting the lens.
1 Remove the retaining rubber
which prevents the lens mount
from coming loose, then raise
the lens fixing lever, and
Retaining rubber
remove the lens mount cap.
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.
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If using a lens with a 6-pin connector
Fitting optional filters
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.
Loosen the lens hood fixing screw to remove the lens
hood, then attach the filter.
If using a 2/3” lens
Fit the lens using the optional LO-32BMT 2/3” lens
adapter.
Remove lens hood
Lens hood fixing screw
Filter (optional)
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Using the Viewfinder
Removing the Viewfinder
Remove any microphone from the viewfinder before
beginning.
VF connector
1 Pull the viewfinder connector
out of the VF connector on the
front.
2 Loosen the viewfinder left-to-
right position fixing ring, then
pulling up the retaining catch,
slide the viewfinder out.
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.)
Adjusting the viewfinder position
To adjust the viewfinder left-to-right position, loosen
the left-to-right fixing ring, and to adjust the front-to-
back position loosen the front-to-back position locking
knob.
Left eye adaptor
By fitting a left eye adaptor, you can use the
camcorder with your left eye to the viewfinder.
Viewfinder left-to-right
position fixing ring
Viewfinger front-to-back
position locking knob
Note
You cannot stow the camcorder attached with a left
eye adaptor in the LC-421 Carrying Case.
For details, consult your Sony dealer.
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Using an Optional Microphone
To use a long microphone such as the optional ECM-
670/672, remove the supplied microphone holder, and
fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder to the
camcorder, then mount the microphone in this holder.
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.
Removing the supplied microphone
holder
Screws removed from the
camcorder
Remove the two microphone holder retaining screws
(M4 × 6) from the viewfinder, remove the microphone
holder, then replace the screws in their original
positions.
CAC-12
Microphone
holder
M4 × 6 screws
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.
Microphone adaptor
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Using Accessories
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
MIC IN +48 V connector
Mark
connector.
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.
ECM-672: no microphone adaptor required.
Slender microphones (19 mm (3/4 inch) diameter):
use the microphone adaptor supplied with the
CAC-12.
Using a Video Light
For the DSR-300/300P, you can use the Anton Bauer
Ultralight 2 or equivalent. 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 on the DSR-300/300P (page 22) and set
the LIGHT switch to AUTO (page 12), you can turn
the light on and off automatically as you start and
stop VCR operation.
• The output of the video light connector on the DSR-
300/300P is controlled to 12 V even when the
camcorder is supplied with 12 V or more power
(through the DC IN connector or battery pack). The
brightness or color temperature of the light will not
change according to voltage increase.
Notes
• Do not use the 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.
When using a video light with a long cable
You can pass a part of the cable through the camcorder
grip.
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Projection B
Projection A
1 Remove the cover of the
camcorder grip and break off
projection A (see the figure).
2 Pass the cable through the grip
as shown in the figure and
replace the cover.
When using equipment other than the
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.
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Using Accessories
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
1 Open the cover of
shoulder strap fitting.
the clip.
2 Hook the clip over a
shoulder strap
fitting.
2 Fit the other clip to the
shoulder strap fitting on the
other side of the grip in the
same way.
Removing the shoulder strap
Open the cover of the clip and move
the clip downwards to release it
from the fitting.
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Connecting to Audio System
The DSR-300/300P is able to record sound not only
from the microphone attached but also from a wireless
microphone or an external audio system.
Using a wireless microphone system
For details on using the wireless microphone system, see the
operating instructions for the microphone and tuner.
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.
WRR connector
WRR
2 Insert the WRR-855A into the
CA-WR855.
Fasten the screws (supplied with
the WRR-855A).
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 WRR.
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Using Accessories
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 4
WRR-810A/860A
1 Pass a screwdriver through the holes and tighten
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).
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.
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.
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.
CH-1
CH-2
AUDIO IN
FRONT
VJ MIC
WRR
REAR
Input selection switch: Set to LINE.
+48V ON
LINE
MIC
AUDIO IN
CH-1/CH-2
To audio mixer, etc.
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Fitting to a Tripod
First fit the VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod,
then mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.
Removal
Hold down the red button
and pull the lever in the
direction of the arrow.
Note
VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor
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.
Side the camcorder forward
along the slot, until it clicks
firmly into place.
Tripod
Pin
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Using Accessories
Using the LC-421 Carrying Case
Stowing the camcorder
Align the camcorder with the base of the case, and
slide the camcorder in forward.
Align the camcorder with the base of the
carrying case.
Checking that the pin at the rear engages correctly,
push forward until it locks into place.
Notes
• Turn the viewfinder downward, slide it fully rearward
and to the left, then fix before stowing.
• When an optional microphone (ECM-670/672, C-74,
etc.) is attached, loosen the microphone fixing
screws, move the microphone to the lowest position,
and fix before stowing.
Base
Lever
Example of fully-stowed carrying case
DSR-300/300P Camcorder
This can be stored with the following system
component fitted.
• DXF-701WS/701WSCE Viewfinder
• ECM-670/672/C-74 Microphone
• Zoom lens (VCL-714BXA etc.)
(Largest lens which can be stowed is
Canon YH18 × 6.7KRS.)
LC-421 Carrying
Case
• CAC-12 Microphone Holder
VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor
Fasten straps.
Cassettes, camera cables, etc.
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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. (See page 79.)
BNC cable
Example 1: Camcorder 2 synchronized
to the signal from camcorder 1
DSR-300/300P
Camcorder 2
DSR-300/300P
Camcorder 1
Portable VTR
GEN LOCK IN
VTR
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
To camera
connector
To video input
connector
CCZ-A Camera Cable
BNC cable
Example 2: Camcorders 1 and 2 synchronized to the signal from a special effects unit or similar
Camcorder 1
DSR-300/300P
BNC cable
BNC cable
Video input connector
VIDEO OUT
Sync signal output
connector
GEN LOCK IN
Special effects
unit or similar
DSR-300/300P
Camcorder 2
Video input connector
BNC cable
BNC cable
VIDEO OUT
GEN LOCK IN
Sync signal output
connector
Notes
Connecting an External VCR
• This is no power supply connection between the
camcorder and VCR. Provide separate power
supplies.
• The VTR connector always outputs the signals from
the camera (impossible to output the playback video
of the internal VCR), and disallows the CCU
connection.
You can use a following external VCR connected to
the VTR connector (26-pin) for recording.
VCR
Connecting cable
BVW-50/50P/35/35P
(portable)
CCZ-A Camera cable (max. length
10 m (33 ft.))
VO-8800/6800
(U-matic)
CCZQ-A Camera cable (max. length
10 m (33 ft.))
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Power Supply
The following power supplies can be used with the
camcorder.
• AC power (The AC-550/550CE, AC-DN1 or CMA-
8/8CE AC Adaptor is required.)
• BP-L40/L60/L60A/L90/L90A lithium-ion 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.)
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.
Using a BP-L40/L60/L60A/L90/L90A Battery Pack
With a battery pack, the camcorder will operate
continuously for the time shown below.
BP-L40: Approx. 80 minutes
BP-L60A: Approx. 180 minutes
BP-L90A: Approx. 290 minutes
consumption of the connected camcorder and 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-L40 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 break after a
short time (a few minutes). To increase the usable
time, store the BP-L40 in a warm place and power on
the connected camcorder before the BP-L40 cools
down.
• Compared to the BP-L40, the BP-L60/L60A/L90/
L90A offer better performance at low temperatures.
The BP-L60/L60A/L90/L90A are recommended for
use at low temperatures.
Before use, charge the battery pack with a BC-L50/
L100/L100CE Battery Charger.
Notes on using the battery pack
• A warm battery pack may not be able to 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).
• Carrying a spare battery pack is recommended.
The BP-L40/L60/L60A/L90/L90A is free from
memory effect. There is no need to discharge it fully
before recharging.
• 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
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.
BP-L40/L60/L60A/L90/L90A
LOCK
Align these lines.
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2 Slide the battery pack down
until its “LOCK” arrow points
at the matching line on the
camcorder.
LOCK
Matching line on the
camcorder
“LOCK” arrow
Continuous operation when operating with
only an internal battery pack
Detaching the battery pack
First, connect a fully charged external battery to the
DC IN connector, then change the internal battery.
Notes
• Whenever an internal battery pack is loaded and an
external battery is connected to the DC IN connector,
the external battery is always used as the power
source.
Holding the button in, pull the
battery pack up.
LOCK
• There may be some noise on the video or audio signal
at the instant the power sources are switched.
Using an AC Adaptor
Avoiding breaks in operation due to dead
batteries
Using a CMA-8A/8ACE AC Adaptor
If you use both an internal battery pack and an external
battery connected to the DC IN connector at the same
time, you can avoid breaks in operation due to the dead
batteries.
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.
When the external battery begins to fail and
an internal battery pack is also used
Remove the DC output cable of the external battery
from the DC IN connector. The power source will
switch to the internal battery pack.
To AC power source
CMA-8A/8ACE
AC Adaptor
POWER switch: ON
LOCK
When the external battery begins to fail and
an internal battery pack is not used
CCQX-3 cable
First load the camcorder with a fully charged internal
battery pack, then remove the DC output cable of the
external battery from the DC IN connector. The power
source will switch to the internal battery pack. To use
an external battery again, connect a fully charged
external battery to the DC IN connector before
unloading the internal battery pack. The power source
will switch to the external battery.
CAMERA/CCU
DC IN
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Power Supply
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
Using the Anton Bauer
Intelligent Battery System
You can equip the camcorder with a special battery
mount which the Anton Bauer Corporation has
developed for its Intelligent Battery System and
Ultralight System.
When the camcorder is used with an Anton Bauer
Digital Magnum series battery, the remaining battery
capacity is shown numerically in the viewfinder
display.
Contact your Sony dealer for more information.
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Basic Procedure for Shooting
RET button
ZEBRA button
Focusing ring
POWER switch
FILTER control
VTR button
3 Check the switch settings on the camcorder. (See
pages 11 to 25).
1 Power the camcorder.
If there is not sufficient time to check the
camcorder settings, you can use “easy 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 88.)
2 Set the FILTER control appropriately for the
lighting conditions.
Filter setting
Lighting conditions
1 (3200/
3000)a)
Studio halogen lighting (incandescent),
sunrise and sunset.
2 (5600K + 1/8 Sunlight.
ND)
This setting includes a 1/8 neutral density
filter (reducing the exposure by the
4 Check the settings in the basic menu (page 78) and
equivalent of three stops). Use it to prevent
advanced menu (page 83).
hunting1) or to reduce the depth of field2).
3 (5600K)
Cloudy or rainy outdoor shooting, and
fluorescent lighting.
5 Check the lens settings (pages 32 and 33) and
flange focal length adjustment (page 107).
4 (5600K +
1/64ND)
Sunlight.
This setting includes a 1/64 neutral density
filter (reducing the exposure by the
equivalent of six stops). Use it to prevent
hunting1) or to reduce the depth of field2).
6 Adjust the eyepiece focus, and the contrast and
brightness of the viewfinder image (page 106).
7 Check the sound system settings.
• Microphone connections
a) You can switch it to 3000 K by menu setting. (See page
85.)
• Settings on the VCR section
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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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Basic Procedure for Shooting
8 If required, switch on the center marker and/or
safety zone (basic menu page 4 and advanced
menu page 4) and zebra pattern (ZEBRA button) in
the viewfinder image.
9 Adjust the white balance (page 100) and black
balance (page 103).
10Turn the focusing ring so that the subject is
sharply in focus. It may be convenient to use the
EZ FOCUS button for the “easy focus” function
(see page 12).
11Set up 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 20), 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.
12To pause recording, press the VTR button again.
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Recording
For details of ClipLink log data, see “ClipLink Shooting”
(page 65).
Cassettes for the DSR-300/300P
The DSR-300/300P can use standard-size and mini-
size DVCAM and DV series metal tape cassettes. (To
ensure high-quality playback, editing, and storage of
recorded contents, we recommend using highly
reliable DVCAM cassettes).
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.
The following table lists the cassettes that can be used
in the DSR-300/300P.
Model name
PDV-64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME Standard size
PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/40ME Mini size
Size
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.
Notes
• If you insert an incorrect type of cassette, it will be
automatically ejected.
• When using a DV cassette, the maximum recording
time is reduced to two-thirds of the time indicated on
the cassette. For example, up to 40 minutes of
recording can be done on a 60-minute DV cassette.
• Follow the instructions on page 51 to insert a
cassette, or the camcorder may be damaged.
Preventing accidental erasure
DVCAM cassettes
Set the REC/SAVE switch to SAVE to prevent
accidental erasure of recorded contents.
The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassette’s
appearance.
REC/SAVE switch
Set to SAVE
Standard size
REC
Mini size
SAVE
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.
Cassette memory
REC/SAVE switch
To enable recording
Set the REC/SAVE switch back to REC.
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. The DSR-300/300P can
record or play back the cassettes with cassette memory
of 16 kbits or less.
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Recording
Checking the tape for slack
See page 51 on how to insert a cassette.
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.
Paper clip, etc.
Reel
Recording on the Internal VCR
This section describes basic recording operations using
the internal VCR.
function. (See “Using Auto-Check Function —Menu
210” on page 95.)
• When using a tape recorded by the DSR-300/300P 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
Notes
• When you will not perform ClipLink shooting, set the
ClipLink function to oFF in the VCR menu. (See
page 97 for menu setting and see page 65 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
recommended that you pre-record at least 40 seconds
of color bar signals at the beginning of the tape.
1 3
2
1
4
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1 Set the POWER switch to ON and check the
following items in the display window.
Indication and steps
Item to check
See also
How is the battery?
BATT E [pppppp] F: The battery is fully charged.
If two or fewer marks appear and the indication is blinking,
replace the battery.
“8 Display window” (page 15)
Make sure that the
If it is shown, replace the lithium battery.
is not shown in the display window.
Has the lithium battery
been inserted and is it
charged?
Li
“Inserting and Replacing the
Lithium Battery” (page 31)
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.
Is there a condensation
problem?
“Condensation” (page 116)
Inserting a mini-size cassette
2 Press the EJECT button to open the cassette
holder, and insert the cassette.
Stage
Make sure that the cassette’s REC/SAVE switch is
set to REC, then check for tape slack before
loading the cassette.
For details on handling cassettes, see “Cassettes for the
DSR-300/300P” on page 49.
Inserting a standard-size cassette
PUSH
Indication “PUSH”
Cassette holder window
Guides
Mini-size cassette
match marks
PUSH
Indication “PUSH”
Lock
Cassette holder window
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.
Insert the cassette with the cassette window (on the front)
facing outward.
Press on “PUSH” on the cassette holder solidly to
close the holder.
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Recording
• 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
operation buttons inoperable, press on the “PUSH”
indication again to make sure that the cassette holder
is solidly closed.
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
appears in the display window when the
CL
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.
Do not insert cassette sideways.
Do not insert cassette backside front.
3 Make the switch settings shown in the figure
below.
LIGHT
ON
a) When one of these switches is set to MANUAL,
the recording volume can be manually adjusted.
For details, see “Manually adjusting audio
recording level” on page 53.
b) For details, see “Setting the Time Code Value” on
page 61.
WARNING
OVER dB OVER
PB DATE NDF EXT-LK
HOLD
0
OFF
-12
-20
H
MIN
SEC
FRM
CL CONT IP
RESET
CLIP
TAPE
BATT
DIAG
DISPLAY
-30
-40
DVCAM
COUNTER
TC
U-BIT
E
F
Li
-∞
F
F
8
8
32k
48k
1
2
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK
(MENU SET)
MENU
ADVANCE
SHIFT
REC TIME SKIN DTL
EXT VTR
OUTPUT
TTL
DUR
OFF
ON
OFF
COMPONENT.
VBS
Y/C
AUDIO LEVEL
AUDIO SELECT
(CH-1/CH-2)
TTL RESET
SET
PRESET
F-RUN
MONITOR SELECT
AUTO
MAN
VTR
TRIGGER
CH-1
MIX
CH-2
EXT
AUDIO SELECT
REGEN
SET
R-RUN
PARALLEL
INT ONLY
EXT ONLY
switches: AUTOa)
CH-1
CH-2
LITHIUM BATT
DATE/TIME
AUDIO IN
HYPER
GAIN
MATRIX
ClipLink
CONTINUE
FRONT MIC
LOW CUT
MONITOR OUT
CHARACTER
FRONT
VJ MIC
WRR
H.SAT
ON
OFF
FL
ON
OFF
REAR
STD
ON
OFF
TC mode switch 2: F-RUN or R-RUNb)
TC mode switch 1: PRESETb)
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4 Display menu 212 and select the audio recording
During recording, the tape transport buttons
(EJECT, REW, F FWD, PLAY, and STOP) cannot
be used.
mode (two-channel mode or four-channel mode).
For menu operation, see “Selecting Audio Recording
Mode — Menu 212” (page 97).
Operation
Step
To view image
being shot
• Look into the viewfinder.
• Connect a video monitor to the
MONITOR OUT connector or S
VIDEO OUT connector.
Note
One of the following warning indications appears
in the display area when you change the audio
mode setting during recording pause.
To listen to audio
track being shot
Connect an earphone to the
EARPHONE connector
or listen to the audio from the
speaker.
Status
Warning indication
Fs 48K (flashes four
times per second)
To pause recording Press the VTR button on the
camcorder or lens.
Attempting to switch from 32-kHz
mode (four-channel mode) to 48-kHz
mode (two-channel mode).
For instructions on continuing to
record after a pause, see “Back
Space Editing” (page 55).
Attempting to switch from 48-kHz
mode (two-channel mode) to 32-kHz
mode (four-channel mode).
Fs 32K (flashes four
times per second)
To stop recording
Press the VTR button on the
camcorder or lens, then press the
STOP button.
The recordings at switching points prevent editing.
Avoid changing the audio mode once you have
started recording.
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.
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 MANUAL (see page 52).
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.
LIGHT
WARNING
OVER dB OVER
PB DATE NDF EXT-LK
HOLD
ON
0
OFF
-12
-20
H
MIN
SEC
FRM
Audio level
indications
CL CONT IP
RESET
CLIP
TAPE
BATT
DIAG
DISPLAY
-30
-40
DVCAM
COUNTER
TC
U-BIT
E
F
Li
-∞
F
F
8
8
32k
48k
1
2
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK
(MENU SET)
MENU
ADVANCE
SHIFT
AUDIO LEVEL
(CH-1/CH-2)
knobs
REC TIME SKIN DTL
EXT VTR
OUTPUT
TTL
DUR
OFF
ON
OFF
COMPONENT.
VBS
Y/C
AUDIO LEVEL
TTL RESET
SET
PRESET
F-RUN
MONITOR SELECT
AUTO
MAN
VTR
TRIGGER
CH-1
MIX
CH-2
EXT
AUDIO SELECT
REGEN
SET
R-RUN
PARALLEL
INT ONLY
EXT ONLY
CH-1
CH-2
LITHIUM BATT
DATE/TIME
AUDIO IN
HYPER
GAIN
MATRIX
ClipLink
CONTINUE
FRONT MIC
LOW CUT
MONITOR OUT
CHARACTER
FRONT
VJ MIC
WRR
H.SAT
ON
OFF
FL
ON
OFF
REAR
STD
ON
OFF
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Recording
To pause recording, press the VTR button on the
camcorder or lens again.
When the battery is getting exhausted
The both VCRs go into the recording paused state.
When the battery is getting exhausted, the BATT
indication in the display window blinks once a second
(see page 16). 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.
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 the tape:
Change the cassette, and press the VTR
For description of how to replace batteries, see “Power
Supply” on page 44.
button on the camcorder or lens.
When the external VCR has run out of the tape:
Change the cassette, and start recording with
the controls on the external VCR.
Notes
• Turn the POWER switch OFF before replacing the
battery.
• If using two NP-1B batteries, be sure to replace both
batteries at the same time.
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.
Recording on an External 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.
Set the VTR TRIGGER switch in the following way.
(You can change the setting during recording.)
Simultaneous recording on the external and
internal VCR: PARALLEL
Setting to EXT ONLY: The camcorder can
operate only the external VCR.
Recording on the external VCR: EXT ONLY
When the VTR TRIGGER switch is set to INT ONLY,
the camcorder controls only the internal VCR even if
an external VCR is connected.
Recording on the external VCR only
1 Set the VTR TRIGGER switch to EXT ONLY.
For information about connectable VCRs, see “Connecting
an External VCR” (page 43).
2 Use the controls on the external VCR to put it in
the recording paused state.
Recording on the internal and external
VCRs simultaneously
3 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.
The external VCR starts recording.
1 Set the switches as shown in the table below.
To pause recording
Switch
Setting
Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.
PARALLEL
VTR TRIGGER switch
EXT VTR OUTPUT switch
Set depending on the
connected VCR.
Using the viewfinder to see playback
pictures
Audio input level setting switch on
the connected VCR
–20 dB
For the internal VCR: Press the PLAY button.
For the external VCR: Press the RET button on the
lens when the internal VCR is in recording or no
cassette is inserted in the internal VCR. While
holding it down, you can see the return video from
the external VCR.
2 Put the external VCR in the recording pause mode.
3 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.
The both VCRs start recording simultaneously.
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Back Space Editing
This section describes the steps for recording several
scenes continuously.
If there is a long period before shooting
the next scene
1 Follow steps 1 to 5 (pages 51 to 53) in the
procedure “Recording on the Internal VCR” to
begin recording.
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.
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 52).
For details on setting the timeout value for automatic
switching to standby-off mode, see “Setting Standby-On
Period — Menu 207” on page 94.
For details of time codes, see “Setting the Time Code
Value” on page 61.
2 When you have finished recording a scene, press
Starting Back Space Editing at
Any Tape Position
the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.
This pauses the recording operation.
This section describes the steps for insert 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.
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.
1 Perform step 1 (page 51) in “Recording on the
Internal VCR”.
• Replace the battery when the camcorder is
powered.
2 Insert the cassette containing the previous
recording.
3 When you are ready to shoot the next scene, again
3 Perform steps 3 and 4 (pages 52 and 53) in
press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.
“Recording on the Internal VCR”.
This restarts the recording operation.
To continue from the last time code of the previous
recording, set TC mode switch 1 to REGEN.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each scene to be shot.
For details about time codes, see “Setting the Time
Code Value” on page 61.
Operation
Step
4 Press the PLAY button.
Restart an
See next section “Starting Back
interrupted recording Space Editing at Any Tape Position”.
(see step 2 above)
The recorded contents are displayed on the
viewfinder screen.
Check the recorded See “Checking the Record Contents
contents
Immediately After Shooting
—Recording Review” on page 58.
Operation at playback Step
Stop recording
Press the VTR button on the
camcorder or lens, then press the
STOP button.
Fast forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Press the F FWD button.
Press the REW button.
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Back Space Editing
• 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
Using the Edit Search Function
While Back Space Editing
STOP
REW
PLAY
F FWD
EJECT
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.
5 Press the STOP button when the tape reaches the
position where the new recording will start (see the
figure above).
1 Turn on the power, then insert a cassette into the
VCR.
This stops the tape.
2 Perform steps 2 to 12 in “Basic Procedure for
6 Press the RET buttonon the lens.
Shooting” (page 47).
This rewinds the tape slightly and runs it until the
continue point (specified by step 5), then sets the
camcorder to recording pause state.
3 Press and hold either of the EDIT SEARCH
buttons (REV or FWD).
7 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.
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.
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.
Note also that the recording continuity is lost in the
following cases.
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To change the playback speed
The following indication appears on the screen.
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.
PLAY
mFREEZE MIX(ONmPUSH)
Note
Do not shut off the power while using the edit
search function. The VCR may not be able to find
the continue point.
EXIT MENU(YESmPUSH)
For details of the playback operation, see page 58.
4 Release the REV or FWD button when you find
the tape location where you wish to continue
shooting.
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.
The VCR enters recording pause mode.
5 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens.
The VCR starts recording.
FREEZE MIX ON
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.
MIX OFFmPUSH
You can use this function to easily frame a subject
within the same framework from a previous shot.
To release the freeze mix mode, press the MENU
dial again.
Note
To change the freeze-frame image
Press the PLAY button.
Use the tape transport buttons to find the desired
image and then perform step 4 again.
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 13.)
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.)
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.
Note
2 Perform steps 2 to 10 from “Basic Procedure for
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.
Shooting” (page 47).
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.
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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
STOP button
recorded contents.
REW button
PLAY button
Performing recording review
With recording paused, press the RET button on the
lens.
F FWD button
STOP
REW
PLAY
F FWD
EJECT
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.
Operation
Step
Fast forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Stop the tape
Press the F FWD button.
Press the REW button.
Press the STOP button.
Notes
Note
• During recording review, do not turn the POWER
switch off. The camcorder may not be able to find the
continue point.
• If you press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens
during recording review, the camcorder stops the
recording review and starts recording. In this case
(when ClipLink mode is oFF), it is impossible to start
back space editing.
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 65).
Viewing Color Playback
Viewing Monochrome Playback
in the Viewfinder
Using a color television or color video monitor, you
can view a color playback (with no playback adaptors).
You can view a monochrome playback of the
recording in the viewfinder.
Connect a color television or color video monitor to
the MONITOR OUT connector or the S VIDEO OUT
connector.
1 Turn the power on.
2 Load a cassette.
See the previous section “Viewing Monochrome
Playback in the Viewfinder” for playback operation.
3 Press the PLAY button.
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 2 Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button.
values, time code values, and user bits.
The time value is displayed in the viewfinder screen
and in the display window.
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.
LIGHT
WARNING
OVER dB OVER
PB DATE NDF EXT-LK
HOLD
ON
OFF
0
Time value
indication
-12
-20
H
MIN
SEC
FRM
CLIP
TAPE
BATT
DIAG
CL CONT IP
RESET
DISPLAY
-30
-40
DVCAM
COUNTER
TC
U-BIT
E
F
Li
-∞
F
F
8
8
32k
48k
1
2
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK
(MENU SET)
Note
DISPLAY
switch
Discontinuous recording in the tape may cause the
counter to malfunction during playback.
Use the DISPLAY switch to switch time value
indications.
Displaying the date/time
Type of time value
DISPLAY switch setting
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.
Counter of tape transport time COUNTER
Time code
User bits
TC
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.
1 Confirm the following.
Parts to confirm
State
Display window
The VCR menu is not displayed.
TC mode switch
1/2
Set to the position other than
PRESET/SET.
For details of the time value indication in the viewfinder, see
page 74.
2 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC or U-BIT.
Resetting the counter
3 Press the SHIFT button.
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.
While pressing the SHIFT button, the date or time
is displayed at the location of the time value
indication.
DISPLAY switch setting
Indication
Time
TC
Counter
U-BIT
Date
LIGHT
WARNING
OVER dB OVER
0
PB DATE NDF EXT-LK
HOLD
ON
OFF
For description of how to set the built-in clock, see
“Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar
— Menu 101” on page 93.
-12
-20
H
MIN
SEC
RESET
CLIP
TAPE
BATT
DIAG
CL CONT IP
DISPLAY
-30
-40
DVCAM
COUNTER
TC
U-BIT
E
F
Li
-∞
1
F
F
8
8
32k
48k
2
1
2
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK
(MENU SET)
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 Time Values
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 66 in “ClipLink Shooting”.
4
LIGHT
WARNING
OVER dB OVER
PB DATE NDF EXT-LK
HOLD
ON
0
OFF
-12
-20
H
MIN
SEC
FRM
CL CONT IP
RESET
CLIP
TAPE
BATT
DIAG
DISPLAY
-30
-40
DVCAM
COUNTER
TC
U-BIT
E
F
Li
-∞
F
F
8
8
32k
48k
1
2
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK
1
(MENU SET)
MENU
ADVANCE
SHIFT
REC TIME SKIN DTL
EXT VTR
OUTPUT
TTL
DUR
OFF
ON
OFF
COMPONENT.
VBS
Y/C
AUDIO LEVEL
TTL RESET
SET
PRESET
F-RUN
MONITOR SELECT
AUTO
MAN
VTR
TRIGGER
CH-1
MIX
CH-2
EXT
AUDIO SELECT
REGEN
SET
R-RUN
PARALLEL
INT ONLY
EXT ONLY
CH-1
CH-2
LITHIUM BATT
DATE/TIME
AUDIO IN
HYPER
GAIN
MATRIX
ClipLink
CONTINUE
FRONT MIC
LOW CUT
MONITOR OUT
CHARACTER
FRONT
VJ MIC
WRR
H.SAT
ON
OFF
FL
ON
OFF
REAR
STD
ON
OFF
2 3
1 Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT.
The user bits indication appears.
Operation Step
Select a
digit
Press the SHIFT button.
Each time you press the SHIFT button,
the next digit to the right starts blinking.
Change a
value
Press the ADVANCE button.
2 Set the TC mode switch 1 to PRESET.
3 Set the TC mode switch 2 to SET.
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”.
This causes the leftmost digit in the user bits
indication to start blinking.
Hexadecimal digits A to F are displayed as
follows.
4 Set the user bits.
Hexadecimal digit
A
B
C
D
E
F
Display
A b C d E F
5 Perform step 6 in “Setting the Time Code Value”
on page 62.
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Setting the Time Code Value
For details of setting user bits, see “Setting the User Bit
Value” on previous page.
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, 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 time code value may be disallowed in some
cases at ClipLink shooting. For details, see step 4 on
page 66 in “ClipLink Shooting”.
5 4
LIGHT
WARNING
OVER dB OVER
PB DATE NDF EXT-LK
HOLD
ON
0
OFF
-12
-20
H
MIN
SEC
FRM
CL CONT IP
RESET
CLIP
TAPE
BATT
DIAG
DISPLAY
-30
-40
DVCAM
COUNTER
TC
U-BIT
E
F
Li
-∞
1
F
F
8
8
32k
48k
1
2
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK
(MENU SET)
MENU
ADVANCE
SHIFT
REC TIME SKIN DTL
EXT VTR
OUTPUT
TTL
DUR
OFF
ON
OFF
COMPONENT.
VBS
Y/C
AUDIO LEVEL
TTL RESET
SET
PRESET
F-RUN
MONITOR SELECT
AUTO
MAN
VTR
TRIGGER
CH-1
MIX
CH-2
EXT
AUDIO SELECT
REGEN
SET
R-RUN
PARALLEL
INT ONLY
EXT ONLY
CH-1
CH-2
LITHIUM BATT
DATE/TIME
AUDIO IN
HYPER
GAIN
MATRIX
ClipLink
CONTINUE
FRONT MIC
LOW CUT
MONITOR OUT
CHARACTER
FRONT
VJ MIC
WRR
H.SAT
ON
OFF
FL
ON
OFF
REAR
STD
ON
OFF
2 3,6
1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.
2 Set the TC mode switch 1 to PRESET.
3 Set the TC mode switch 2 to SET.
The time code value can be set anywhere in the
range of “00:00:00:00” to “23:59:59:29” (DSR-
300) or “23:59:59:24 (DSR-300P).
5 For the DSR-300, use menu 204 to select the frame
mode.
This causes the leftmost digit in the time code
display to start blinking.
Operation
Adjust the discrepancy bestrewn Select the drop-
time code value and real time frame mode.
Step
4 Set the time code initial value.
Need not adjust the discrepancy Select the non-
between time code value and real drop-frame mode.
time
Operation Step
Select a
digit
Press the SHIFT button.
Each time you press the SHIFT button,
the next digit to the right starts blinking.
For more information about the drop-frame/non-drop-
frame mode, see “Drop-frame mode (for DSR-300
Only)” on next page.
Change a
value
Press the ADVANCE button.
Each time you press the ADVANCE
button, the displayed value increases.
For details of menu operations, see page 93.
(Continued)
Reset
Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button.
The display returns to “00:00:00:00”.
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Setting Time Values
6 Use the TC mode switch 2 to set the desired
Restarting an interrupted recording
running mode.
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.
Operation
Setting
Time code advances freely regardless of
the VCR’s current operation mode.
F-RUN
Time code value advances only while
recording.
R-RUN
1 Set the TC mode switch 1 to REGEN.
If you select F-RUN, the time code starts
advancing immediately.
Time code advance is automatically set to R-RUN
even if the TC mode switch 2 has been set to F-
RUN.
Drop-frame mode (for DSR-300 Only)
2 Perform steps 1 to 6 of “Starting Back Space
Editing at Any Tape Position” on page 55.
In the NTSC standard, the time code value is based on
30 frames per second, but the exact video frame
frequency is in fact 29.97 frames per second and the
real time, or 18 frames per 10 minutes.
Drop-frame mode corrects for this by skipping two
frame counts at the beginning of every minute which is
not a multiple of ten.
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.
Example: When the minute value is changing from
11 to 12
Setting the time code to the real time
clock and calendar
00:05:11:29
00:05:12:00
00:05:12:01
These two are dropped.
Set the TC mode switch 1 to DATE/TIME.
00:05:12:02
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.
In non-drop-frame mode, however, no frame counts
are omitted, and there is a gradual deviation of the time
code from real time.
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.
Making the time code continuous at back
space editing
For how to set the real time clock and calendar, see
“Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar — Menu 101”
on page 93.
Set the TC mode switch 2 to R-RUN and start back
space editing.
For operation of back space editing, see “Back Space
Editing” on page 55.
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Synchronization With External Time Code Signals — Gen-Lock
To edit and compile a recording that is shot using
Note
multiple camcorders, it is necessary to synchronize the
video and time code of the various camcorders (by
gen-lock).
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 66
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
If the reference camcorder is gen-locked to an external
reference signal, any other connected camcorders are
gen-locked to the same reference signal.
Using one camcorder as reference, to its video and
time code signals, lock the other camcorders’ video
and time code signals.
Composite video signal (used as reference video signal)
Time code signal (used as reference time code signal)
VIDEO OUTa)
TC OUT
Locked camcorder
TC IN
GEN LOCK IN
TC OUT
Reference camcorder
VIDEO OUTa)
a) The output signal from the MONITOR OUT connector on the DSR-300/300P may discontinue when switching the
operation between recording and playback. Use the output signal from the VIDEO OUT connector.
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Setting Time Values
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 Set the TC mode switch 1 to PRESET.
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.
Note
On the DSR-300/300P, you can also use the ClipLink
function without recording Index Pictures. However,
if you perform ClipLink shooting on the DSR-300/
300P without fitting the optional DSBK-301, the
recorded tape may cause malfunction at ClipLink
continue on the DSR-1/1P.
When you perform ClipLink shooting in a system
containing the DSR-1/1P and DSR-300/300P, fit the
optional DSBK-301 to the DSR-300/300P.
For an overview of the ClipLink function, refer to the
supplied “ClipLink™ Guide”.
To record Index Pictures, the optional DSBK-301
Index Picture Board is required.
On how to attach the DSBK-301, see the operating
instructions for the DSBK-301.
LIGHT
WARNING
OVER dB OVER
PB DATE NDF EXT-LK
HOLD
ON
0
OFF
-12
-20
H
MIN
SEC
FRM
CL CONT IP
RESET
CLIP
2
3
DISPLAY
-30
-40
TAPE
BATT
DIAG
DVCAM
COUNTER
TC
U-BIT
E
F
Li
-∞
F
F
8
8
32k
48k
1
2
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK
(MENU SET)
MENU
ADVANCE
SHIFT
REC TIME SKIN DTL
EXT VTR
OUTPUT
TTL
DUR
OFF
ON
OFF
COMPONENT.
VBS
Y/C
2
AUDIO LEVEL
TTL RESET
SET
PRESET
F-RUN
MONITOR SELECT
AUTO
MAN
VTR
TRIGGER
CH-1
MIX
CH-2
EXT
AUDIO SELECT
REGEN
SET
R-RUN
PARALLEL
CH-1
CH-2
AUDIO IN
INT ONLY
EXT ONLY
LITHIUM BATT
DATE/TIME
HYPER
GAIN
MATRIX
ClipLink
CONTINUE
FRONT MIC
LOW CUT
MONITOR OUT
CHARACTER
FRONT
VJ MIC
WRR
H.SAT
ON
OFF
FL
ON
OFF
REAR
STD
ON
OFF
1 Turn the power on and perform steps 2 to 10 in
IP
CLIP and
appear in the display window.
“Basic Procedure for Shooting” (page 47).
Display Meaning
CLIP
The camcorder is in ClipLink mode.
2 Perform the first two steps (page 50) in “Recording
IP
The camcorder is in ClipLink mode and can
record Index Pictures (when the DSBK-301
is fitted).
on the Internal VCR”. Check the following points.
Check point
Method
Check the ClipLink
function is on (or set it to
on).
See “Selecting the
(Continued)
ClipLink Function —Menu
211” under “Setting on the
VCR Section —VCR
Menu” (page 91).
Check whether or not the
appears in the display
cassette includes cassette window when the loaded
memory. (The camcorder cassette includes cassette
supports cassettes with up memory. (The ClipLink
to 16 Kbits of cassette
memory.)
function cannot be used
unless appears in the
display window.)
Make sure that the lithium
Li appears in the display
battery has been correctly window if the lithium
inserted and is not used
up.
battery has not been
inserted or is used up.
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ClipLink Shooting
The following display appears on the viewfinder
screen.
• 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.
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ClipLink mode
3 Set the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switch to
indication: CLIP
M or Ca)
AUTO or MANUAL (see page 52).
198
Clip remaining
98 04 01
10:00AM
4 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens.
Recording begins when the TALLY indicator stays
lit after blinking for a moment.
The camcorder enters ClipLink continue mode (in
which back space editing is possible using
ClipLink function) and indication CONT appears in
the display window.
a) For details, see “Basic menu page 5” (page 80).
To record the cassette name/number
Access basic menu page 5 to specify a name or
number for the inserted cassette (see page 80).
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-301.
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 (p) 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.
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.
• When
appears in the display window, it
CL
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-301 is fitted.
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
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 (p) 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.
ClipLink Mode” (page 69). If the
is flashing,
CL
it means abnormality of the cassette memory. In
this case, it is impossible to continue recording
from that data on ClipLink mode.
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To continuously record the next scene
Repeat steps 4 and 5.
The scene number will be automatically incremented
from the previous number.
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.
You can set or clear an “NG” designation for the
previously recorded scene before shooting the next
scene.
Setting Mark IN/OUT points as you shoot
If you have stopped the recording, see “Resuming
Recording in ClipLink Mode” (page 69).
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.
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
• 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-301 is fitted): these are recorded each time
recording is stopped.
continue mode is canceled and indication
in the
CONT
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.
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 65 and 66).
For details, see “Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode”
(page 69).
2 Access basic menu page 5 and perform the
following operations.
• 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
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.
disconnecting the power supply.
For details of menu operations, see “Basic Menu
Operations” (page 78).
3 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.
The camcorder starts recording, and the REC/
TALLY indicator(s) light(s) in the viewfinder.
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ClipLink Shooting
4 Press the TAKE button when you find a shot
Setting Cue points as you shoot
where you would like to set a Mark IN point.
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)
TAKE button
• Index Pictures for all Rec IN points (when the
DSBK-301 is fitted): these are recorded each time
recording is stopped.
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
Perform the following procedure.
where you would like to set a Mark OUT point.
1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “ClipLink Shooting”
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.
(pages 65 and 66).
2 Access basic menu page 5 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.
To set/clear NG
For details of menu operations, see “Basic Menu
Operations” (page 78).
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).
3 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.
The camcorder starts recording, and the REC/
TALLY indicator lights in the viewfinder.
4 Press the TAKE button when you find a shot
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.
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.
The scene number is automatically incremented
each time you specify a Mark IN point.
7 To finish shooting, press the VTR button on the
5 Repeat step 4 to specify more Cue points.
camcorder or lens.
This stops the recording operation.
The Index Pictures of each Mark IN point are
recorded onto the tape (when the DSBK-301 is
fitted).
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6 To finish shooting, press the VTR button on the
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-301 is
attached).
camcorder or lens.
This stops recording operation.
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
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.
in the display window disappears.) If you resume
CONT
recording on the same cassette, the previously recorded
data will be overwritten.
2,3
2
4
1 Perform steps 2 to 10 in “Basic Procedure for
Shooting” (page 47) and step 2 (page 51) in
“Recording on the Internal VCR”.
3 Check the following points.
Result and response
Check point
IP
If these indications do not appear in
the display window, access the
VCR menu and set ClipLink
CLIP and
(when the DSBK-
301 is fitted)
2 Insert a cassette if one is not already loaded.
function to on (see page 97).
appear in the
display window
The
and
indications should appear in the
CL
Remaining clips Make sure there are enough
capacity for recording clips (see
page 17).
display window.
Note
(Continued)
If the
is flashing, it means abnormality of the
CL
cassette memory. In this case, it is impossible to
continue recording from that data on ClipLink
mode.
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ClipLink Shooting
4 Press the ClipLink CONTINUE button.
When all Index Pictures are recorded at the end
of the recordings
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.
Index Pictures
A
E
B
F
C
G
D
Recording stop
Recording restart
(ClipLink continue)
Once it has stopped, check that the CONT indication
appears in the display window.
Recording
Recording
start
stop
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.
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).
If the recording stop point cannot be found, the
CONT indication flashes in the display window.
5 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens.
Index Pictures A
Index Pictures B
D E
This starts the recording function.
A
B
C
F
G
6 When the recording is finished, set recording pause
Recording Recording
mode (or specify a Mark OUT point).
stop
restart
Recording Remove
(ClipLink
continue)
Recording
stop
start
cassette.
The time code (HH:MM:SS), scene number (serial
number of scene during which recording was
stopped) and other data for the current clip
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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-301 is fitted.
Camcorder A
Camcorder B
Insert cassette in camcorder B.
If there is no need for ClipLink continue
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to start recording the next
scene.
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 Index Pictures are recorded onto the tape as
described below when the DSBK-301 is fitted.
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
New
recording
recording
Previous Index Pictures:
erased
New Index Pictures are
recorded (when the
DSBK-301 is fitted).
ClipLink log data: overwritten by new data
When recording in ClipLink mode is started after a
previous recording
Previous
recording
New
recording
New Index Pictures are
recorded (when the
DSBK-301 is fitted).
Previous Index Pictures:
retained but invalid
ClipLink log data: overwritten by new data
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Viewfinder Screen Indications
There are four types of indication screen which appear
in the viewfinder, as follows.
“CHECK DIAG” appears before basic menu page 1
when the self diagnostic function has detected an
• Normal indications
abnormality (see page 82).
These show the operating state of the camcorder.
(See page 74.)
• Status indications
Pressing the MENU switch up while the normal
indications are present calls a display of current
settings. (See page 77.)
Status indications
Display by holding the
MENU switch up while
the normal indications
are present.
WHITE
A.IRIS:
MATRIX
DCC+
:
A
3200K
STD
STD
OFF
:
:
SS : OFF
BATT:
13.0V
• Basic menu
This provides settings for the lens iris, shutter speed
and so forth, and also a titling screen. (See the
section “Viewfinder Basic Menu” on page 78.)
• Advanced menu
This provides settings for the center marker, zebra
pattern, viewfinder screen indications, and so forth.
(See the section “Viewfinder Advanced Menu” on
page 83.)
Normal indications
Display by moving the
POWER switch to the
ON position.
REC
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NG
AUTO BLACK
-OK-
198
:LOW LIGHT 98 04 01
SS : 1/1000 10:00AM
Switch by pressing the
MENU switch down or
press and turn the
MENU dial downward.
Page 1
Changing the Viewfinder Display
mA.IRIS : ±0
DTL LEV: ±0
M.BLACK: ±0
STRETCH: ±0
SHUTTER: OFF
Use the buttons and switches shown in the following
figure to switch the viewfinder display among the
normal indications, basic menu pages and advanced
menu pages.
Page 2
mSKIN DTL:OFF
DL LEV :STD
Basic menu
MENU dial
POWER switch
MENU switch
Page 7a)
mTITLE IND(YESmPUSH)
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.
a) The menu configuration differs according to the camcorder’s
switch settings, the connected VCR, and the type of input
signal. A seven-page configuration results when all of the
basic menu pages are displayed.
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73
Viewfinder Normal Indications
During normal operation, the following items can be
indicated in the viewfinder.
1 VCR operation status indication
!™ VCR warning indication
!£ External VCR status
indication c)
2 TAKE/CUE indication
TAPE NEAR END REC2
REC
!¢ VCR recording mode
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3 Recording time or time data
indication c)
indication a)
4 NG indication
!∞ White balance indication
NG
AUTO BLACK
-OK-
5 Clip mode indication
!§ SKIN DTL indication
!¶ EVS indication
198
6 Clip remaining
indication
EZ FOCUS
!• Lens f-stop indication a)
!ª Gain indication a)
7 Status display area
:LOW LIGHT 98 04 01
SS : 1/1000 10:00AM
30-25 DIAG ERROR
8 EZ FOCUS indication
@º Filter setting indication a)
@¡ Clock indication a), b)
@™ Voltage/error indication
9 LOW LIGHT indication a)
!º Audio recording level indicators a)
@£ Shutter setting indication a)
!¡ 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
• When the REC TIME switch is in the DUR position:
The duration of the current recording cut
• 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
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
DISPLAY switch
setting
Time data displayed
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.
COUNTER
TC
CNT: Tape transport time
TCG: a time code from the time code
generator
TCR: a time code from the time code
reader
CUE: When recording in Cue mode, this indication
appears for about 1 second when a Cue point is
set.
U-BIT
UBG: a user bit value from the time
code generator
UBR: a user bit value from the time
code reader
3 Recording time or time data indication
This shows the following values.
Time data values appear during playback, fast forward,
rewind, or recording review.
• 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 86 for
more information.)
4 NG indication
An “NG” (No Good) indication appears if you
designate a recorded scene as “NG” when using the
ClipLink function for recording.
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5 Clip mode indication
!¡ Tape remaining 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
This shows the tape remaining as follows.
Indication
F-30
Tape remaining
At least 30 minutes
25 - 30 minutes
20 - 25 minutes
15 - 20 minutes
10 - 15 minutes
5 - 10 minutes
2 - 5 minutes
30-25
6 Clip remaining indication
The number of available clips is displayed when you
use the ClipLink function for recording.
25-20
20-15
15-10
10-5
7 Status display area
5-0
One of the following values or messages is displayed
to indicate the camcorder’s current status or its
operation status.
5-0 (flashing)
0 - 2 minutes
!™ VCR warning indication
This shows warning indications about operation or
status of the VCR.
• New values when changing camcorder’s settings
• Messages indicating progress or results of
adjustments
• The camcorder’s current settings
• SetupLog data recorded to tape during shooting (see
page 90)
Indication
NO TAPE
Meaning
There is no tape loaded.
REC INHIBIT
The tape is in the recording inhibited
state.
8 EZ FOCUS indication
This appears when the EZ FOCUS button is pressed,
enabling the “easy focus” function.
The battery is almost exhausted.
The battery is exhausted.
LOW BATT
BATT END
TAPE NEAR END The tape is near the end.
TAPE END
SERVO
HUMID
RF
The tape is at the end.
Note
The status indication is not shown while this indication
appears.
The servo lock has been lost.
There is condensation.
The video heads are clogged, or there
is some other fault in the recording
system.
9 LOW LIGHT indication
This warning appears if the lighting level is
inadequate.
The tape is not wound properly.
SLACK
MP TAPE
An incorrect type of cassette has been
loaded. (The cassette is automatically
ejected and the indication disappears
in about two seconds.)
!º Audio recording level indicators
These show the recording levels of audio channels 1
and 2.
CLIP DATA ERR
Abnormality of the cassette memory
data.
AUDIO 48kHz
(4 flashes/s)
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).
Channel 1
Channel 2
AUDIO 32kHz
(4 flashes/s)
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).
– •
–2 dB
0 dB
ERROR:91-13F
Failure in loading or saving the
cassette memory data.
(Continued)
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Viewfinder Normal Indications
!• Lens f-stop indication
Indication
Meaning
This shows the f-stop of the lens.
CLIP CONT?
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.)
Notes
• Depending on the lens being used, this indication
may differ slightly from the actual f-stop on the lens.
• No indications appear when you use a lens with the
7-pin lens connector.
CLIP NEAR END At ClipLink shooting, capacity for only
1 to 3 clips remains.
CLIP END
Impossible to record any more clip
shots.
!ª Gain indication
This shows the gain value, and the settings of the
HYPER GAIN switch and the DPR (Dual Pixel
Readout) function (see page 85) as shown in the
following table.
!£ External VCR status indication (when an
external VCR is connected)
Shows the external VCR operation status.
Example indication Meaning
!¢ VCR recording mode indication (when an
external VCR is connected)
18 dB
Gain setting is 18 dB.
Shows recording mode of the internal and external
VCRs set by the VTR TRIGGER switch.
DPR 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).
Meaning
Indication
PARA
Simultaneous recording of the internal
and external VCRs
HYPER
The HYPER GAIN switch is in the
ON position.
INT
Recording on the internal VCR
Recording on the external VCR
In this case the hyper gain function
increases the gain by a factor of
about 60 with respect to 0 dB
regardless of the current gain
setting (that is, increased to 36 dB).
EXT
!∞ White balance indication
The following indications appear.
@º Filter setting indication
This shows the setting of the FILTER control.
Indication Meaning
EZ
Operating in EZ mode (The ATW function is
selected.)
Indication
3200a)
56ND
Filter setting
1 (3200K)
2 (5600K + 1/8ND)
ATW
The ATW function is selected (The ATW
button was pressed and the indicator is lit.)
5600
3 (5600K)
4 (5600K + 1/64ND)
W:A
W:B
W:P
W:M
White balance memory A is selected.
White balance memory B is selected.
Preset white balance is selected.
56ND
a) When “3000” is selected in advanced menu page 3 (page
85), “3000” is displayed.
Manual adjustment is performed remotely.
@¡ Clock indication
!§ SKIN DTL indication
The clock indication is shown in one of the following
ways (according to the CLOCK IND setting of CAM,
BARS, or OFF in advanced menu page 8).
CAM: Always displayed.
This appears when the skin detail function is activated
(The SKIN DTL switch is set ON.)
!¶ EVS indication
BARS: Displayed whenever color bars are
displayed.
OFF: Not displayed.
This appears when the EVS (Enhanced Vertical
definition System) function is enabled. (See page
104.)
If the clock indication is displayed during recording, it
is recorded onto the image.
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@™ Voltage/error indication
Status Indications
The current voltage is displayed whenever the power
supply voltage dips below 11.3 V DC. However, you
can also display the current voltage at any time by
pressing and holding the MENU switch in the upward
position (the display is shown for as long as you hold
the switch upward).
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.
An error message is displayed when an abnormality
has been detected by the auto diagnostic function
(page 82). 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.
WHITE
:
:
A
3200K
A.IRIS:
MATRIX:
DCC+
STD
STD
OaF) F
SS
:
OFF
BATT:
13.0V
If an error message appears, contact your Sony dealer.
a) When both the DCC+ and DynaLatitude
functions are set to OFF
If using an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System
The remaining battery capacity is shown as a
percentage.
Display
Description
WHITE
White balance adjustment method
selection (PRE/A/B) and color
temperature during auto white
balance adjustment
@£ Shutter setting indication
When the SHUTTER switch has been set to ON, the
shutter speed or CLS frequency set in basic menu page
1 is displayed here.
A.IRIS
Iris adjustment method selection
(STD/SPOT L/BACK L)
MATRIX
DCC+ or DL
Setting of the MATRIX switch (page
21)
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 85)
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 79).
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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 7 pages. (The configuration depends on
the switch settings.)
Contents and Settings of Each
Page
Each page’s contents and settings are described below.
Basic menu page 1
Basic Menu Operations
mA.IRIS : ±0
DTL LEV: ±0
M.BLACK: ±0
STRETCH: ±0
SHUTTER: OFF
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.
Item
Settings
A. IRIS
Sets a base value +1.0
for auto adjustment Negative adjustment values set a
of lens iris.
–1.0, –0.5, ±0 (normal value), +0.5,
narrower lens iris and positive values
set a wider lens iris.
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.
DTL LEV
Sets the detail
(edge) emphasis.
–99 to ±0 (normal value) to +99
Negative adjustment values soften the
image’s edges and positive values
sharpen them.
M. BLACK
Sets the master
pedestal level.
–99 to ±0 (normal value) to +99
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.
STRETCH
–16 to ±0 (normal value) to +15
To change settings
Sets black stretch/ This function adjusts the intensity of
compress value.
dark areas of the screen. Negative
values make these areas darker
(black compress) and positive values
make these areas brighter (black
stretch).
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.
SHUTTER
DSR-300: 1/100 (normal value),
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,
EVS, CLS (60.4 Hz to 200.3 Hz)
DSR-300P: 1/60 (normal value), 1/
250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, EVS,
CLS (50.3 Hz to 201.4 Hz)
Sets shutter speed
or CLS/EVS setting
(see page 104).
This selects either the shutter speed
or the scan frequency or EVS for the
clear scan function.
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Basic menu page 4
Basic menu page 2
MARKER : ON
mSKIN DTL: OFF
DL LEV : STD
mDUR TIME:
MM:SS
00:00
Item
Settings
Item
Settings
MARKER
Sets marker display ON/OFF.
ON (normal value), OFF
Markers are displayed
when this setting is ON
and is not displayed
SKIN DTL
0.0 to 0.5 (normal value) to 1.0
Sets the amount of Smaller values set a softer skin detail.
skin detail
correction.
when it is OFF.
LOW, STD (normal value), HIGH
Set the amount of DynaLatitude
effects as high level, standard level
(STD), or low level.
DL LEV
Sets the
DynaLatitude level.
When the setting is ON,
go to advanced menu
page 4 to select the type
of marker (see page 86).
DUR TIME
00:00 to 59:59 (minute
to second)
See “Setting the
recording time in
seconds”.
Sets the recording time
Setting the recoriding time
before shooting helps you with
making scenes of equal
duration.
Basic menu page 3
This menu is displayed only when an external sync
signal is input to the VCR connected to the
camcorder.
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.
mSC PHASE: 000
H PHASE : 100
Setting the recording time in seconds
Move the cursor to DUR TIME, then press the MENU
dial.
A value of seconds appears.
Settings
Item
SC PHASE
000 (normal value) to 999
MARKER : OFF
mDUR TIME:
MM:SS
Sub carrier phase
adjustment for when
the camcorder is
genlocked.a)
00:25
H. PHASE
000 to 100 (normal value) to 199
Horizontal phase
adjustment for when
the camcorder is
genlocked.a)
If you turn the MENU dial when “59” is displayed, the
number under “MM” increased by one.
a) This applies when using an external sync signal to
synchronize operation of several camcorders (see page
63).
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3 Turn the MENU dial until the desired character
Basic menu page 5
appears, and press it.
4 Turn the MENU dial to move the text entry arrow.
mMARK/CUE: MARK
CHG REEL NO.
(YESmPUSH)
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.
Item
Settings
MARK/CUE
MARK (normal value), CUE
Selects Mark mode See “ClipLink Shooting” (page 65).
or Cue mode
MARK/CUE: MARK
CHG REEL NO.
CHG REEL NO
Sets the cassette
name/number
See “To set the cassette name/
number” below.
mWRITE(YESmPUSH)
(DEF
)
To set the cassette name/number
Note
When using a cassette without cassette memory, you
cannot set the cassette name or number.
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.)
1 Load a cassette.
2 Press the MENU switch to move the cursor to
This writes the new cassette name/number to the
cassette memory, after which the display changes
as follows.
CHG REEL NO, then press the MENU dial.
MARK/CUE: MARK
mCHG REEL NO.
(YESmPUSH)
MARK/CUE: MARK
mCHG REEL NO.
DONE
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.)
Basic menu pages 6 and 7
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.
MARK/CUE: MARK
CHG REEL NO.
Â
(ABC
)
Current cassette
name/number
Note
You cannot set the skin detail correction while a title is
displayed.
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Entering the title (page 6)
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 until the title is complete.
1 Press the MENU switch or turn the MENU dial as
necessary to display basic menu page 6 (title
setting display) in the viewfinder.
EXIT(YESmPUSH)
DSR-300
mTITLE SET(YESmPUSH)
6 Align the cursor to EXIT and press the MENU
dial.
This displays basic menu page 6 again.
The title created is retained, even when you power
the camcorder off.
If a title is already present, it appears on this
screen.
To record a title (page 7)
2 Press and turn the MENU dial until the desired
character appears, and press it.
1 Access basic menu page 7 (title display).
The character cycles through the following
sequence.
mTITLE IND(YESmPUSH)
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789?;x/: -.,
(Space)
Press the MENU dial when the desired character
appears.
2 Press the MENU dial once.
3 Press the MENU dial.
The title is superimposed to the picture displayed
on the viewfinder screen.
This brings up the cursor on the screen, and
switches to cursor transport mode.
3 Start shooting.
Initial cursor position
4 To stop the title recording, press the MENU switch
or MENU dial to clear the title display.
EXIT(YESmPUSH)
4 Turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to the
position where you wish to insert a character.
To reverse the cursor, turn the dial in the opposite
direction.
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Viewfinder Basic Menu
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.
mCHECK DIAG
(YESmPUSH)
To perform error checking
Press the MENU dial.
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.
DIAGNOSIS
DSP :ERROR
MEMORY:OK
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 display the advanced menu
Move the POWER switch to the ON position while
holding down the MENU dial.
To change the page
Align the cursor to the page number and press the
MENU dial while 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 78.
To reinitialize all settings in the advanced
menu to their factory defaults
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). The indication returns to “ALL
RESET”.
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Viewfinder Advanced Menu
TCG 12:34:56:00
Normal indications
M
Move the POWER switch to
the ON position with the
MENU dial held down.
198
0
ND
98 04 01
10:00AM
SS:1/1000
Turn the MENU dial.a)
Advanced
menu page 1
page 2c)
mPAGE1 (NEXTm$PREVm4)
PAGE2 (NEXTm$PREVm4)
Press the
ALL RESET
GAIN
(YESmPUSH)
MENU dial.b)
m HIGH:18dB
MID : 9dB
LOW : OdB
DL:ON
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
Align the cursor to
“ALL RESET” and
press the MENU dial.
Turn the
MENU dial.a)
Confirmation
screen
page 3c)
PAGE1 (NEXTm$PREVm4)
PAGE3 (NEXTm$PREVm4)
Turn the MENU dial
(to cancel resetting).
Press the
mALL RESET SURE?
mAWB MEM : 2
PRE. WHT : 3200
MENU dial.b)
(YESmPUSH)
TONE
BARS
: OFF
: SMPTE
REMOTE1 : REC
REMOTE2 : MARK
BAUD RATE: 38400
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
Press the MENU dial
(to cancel resetting).
Turn the
MENU dial.a)
PAGE1 (NEXTm$PREVm4)
mALL RESET OK!
(YESmPUSH)
Turn the MENU dial.
page 10c)
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
mPAGE10(NEXTm$PREVm4)
SAT
HUE
:
±0
Turn the MENU dial.a)
:
±0
SKIN SAT: ±O
SKIN HUE: ±0
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) The menu configuration differs according to the connected
accessories such as remote control unit. (Some pages or
items may not displayed.)
Press the
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
MENU dial.b)
Contents and Settings of Each Page
Each page’s contents and settings are described below.
For details of this operation, see “Advanced Menu
Operations” (page 83).
Advanced menu page 1
PAGE1 (NEXTm$PREVm4)
mALL RESET
Use this page to return all menu settings to their
factory preset values.
(YESmPUSH)
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
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Advanced menu page 3
Advanced menu page 2
PAGE3 (NEXTm$PREVm4)
PAGE2 (NEXTm$PREVm4)
mAWB MEM : 2
PRE. WHT : 3200
TONE : ON
BARS
: SMPTEa)
GAIN
m HIGH: 18dB
MID : 9dB
LOW : OdB
REMOTE1 : REC
REMOTE2 : MARK
BAUD RATE: 38400
DL : ON
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
a) For DSR-300P: EBU75
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
Item
Settings
Settings
Item
AWB MEM
2 (normal value): No
Selects whether or not to
make the FILTER knob
settings (1 to 4) correspond adjustment values (A and B)
to separate white balance are stored in memory.
adjustment values stored in 2 × 4FL: Correspondence
memory.
correspondence with FILTER
knob settings. Only two
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.
HIGH
Sets the H position.
3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18
dB (normal value), 18 dB +
DPR, 24 dB, 24 dB + DPR,
HYPER GAIN
with FILTER knob settings.
Each of the four knob
settings can be used to set A
and B adjustment values, for
a total of eight settings.
MID
0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB
(normal value), 12 dB, 18
dB, 18 dB + DPR, 24 dB, 24
dB + DPR
Sets the M position.
PRE. WHT
Selects the color
temperature preset for the
3200 (normal value):
3200 K
3000: 3000 K
white balance adjustment.
LOW
Sets the L position.
–3 dB, 0 dB (normal
value), 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12
dB, 18 dB, 18 dB + DPR, 24
dB
TONE
Selects whether or not to
output a 1-kHz audio signal OFF: Do not output audio
with the color bars when the signal.
OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ has
ON (normal value): Output
audio signal.
DL
ON (normal value), OFF
When set to ON, the amount
of DynaLatitude effects is
set in basic menu page 2
(see page 79).
Sets DynaLatitude function
ON/OFF. This setting is
valid only when the
OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch
has been set to DL.
been set to BARS.
BARS
SMPTE (normal value for
DSR-300): Normal width
EBU75 (normal value for
DSR-300P): EBU 75%
EBU100 (for DSR-300P):
EBU 100%
Selects normal width or
narrower width for color
bars.
SPLIT (for DSR-300P): Not
for normal operation
SNG: Narrower than normal
(used for satellite
communications, etc.)
REMOTE1
REC (normal value):
Sets a function for position 1 Specifies recording start/stop
of the RM-LG1 connected to MARK: Specifies a Mark IN/
the REMOTE connector 1.
OUT point.
CUE: Specifies a Cue point.
NG: Specifies NG/OK.
REMOTE2
REC: Specifies recording
Sets a function for position 2 start/stop.
of the RM-LG1 connected to MARK (normal value):
the REMOTE connector 1.
Specifies a Mark IN/OUT
point.
CUE: Specifies a Cue point
NG: Specifies NG/OK.
BAUD RATE
9600, 38400 (normal value)
Sets a baud rate for a
computer connected to the
REMOTE connector 1 (to be
supported in future version).
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Viewfinder Advanced Menu
Advanced menu page 4
Advanced menu page 5
PAGE4 (NEXTm$PREVm4)
PAGE5 (NEXTm$PREVm4)
MARKER : CENT/90%
mZEBRA
: 1
mSS
LL
IRIS
GAIN
IND: ALWAYS
IND: ON
IND: ON
ZEBRA1 : 70IREa)
REC TIME: INT
VF SDTL : ±0
IND: ON
VF TALLY:
×
2
FILTER IND: ON
WHITE IND: ON
SKIN IND: ON
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
a) For DSR-300P: 70%
Item
Settings
Settings
Item
MARKER
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.
SS IND
Selects the mode for
showing the shutter setting when the setting has been
when displaying the normal changed.
3SEC: Displays shutter
setting for three seconds only
Selects ON/OFF setting for
center marker, size setting
(percentage of viewfinder
screen area), and display
ON/OFF setting.
indications.
ALWAYS (normal value):
Displays the shutter setting at
all times.
90%: Displays only safety
zone marker at 90% size.
80%: Displays only safety
zone marker at 80% size.
CENT: Displays only center
marker.
LL IND
ON (normal value):
Displays.
OFF: Not display.
Selects whether or not to
show the LOW LIGHT
indication on the normal
indications when inadequate
lighting is detected.
ZEBRA
1 (normal value): Displays
IRIS IND
Selects whether or not to
show the lens’s F-stop value OFF: Not display.
(iris indication) on the
normal indications. The F-
stop value is always
ON (normal value):
Displays.
Selects type of zebra pattern the zebra pattern over parts
display.
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)
displayed when in EZ mode.
GAIN IND
ON (normal value): Always
displays.
OFF: displays for two
seconds only when the
setting has been changed.
Selects whether or not to
always show the gain
setting indication on the
normal indications.
FILTER IND
ON (normal value): Always
displays.
OFF: Displays for two
seconds only when the
setting has been changed.
ZEBRA1
Sets base level for zebra
pattern 1.
70 IRE (normal value) to 90
IRE or 70% (normal value)
to 90%
Can be set for each IRE
step or 1% step.
Selects whether or not to
always show the FILTER
knob setting indication on
the normal indications.
The FILTER knob setting
indication is always
REC TIME
INT (normal value):
Selects whether to show the Recording time of the
displayed when in EZ mode.
recording time (TTL) of the
internal VCR or of the
external VCR.
internal VCR
EXT: Recording time of the
external VCR
WHITE IND
ON (normal value): Displays.
OFF: Not display.
Selects whether or not to
show the setting of the white
balance switch.
VF SDTL
–99 to ±0 (normal value) to
+99
Negative values set softer
edges and positive values
Sets the detail level of
images on the viewfinder
screen (displayed when
using a viewfinder other than set sharper edges.
the DXF-701/701CE/701WS/
701WSCE).
SKIN IND
ON (normal value): Displays.
OFF: Not display.
Selects whether or not to
show the setting for skin
detail correction.
×1: Uses only the upper
REC/TALLY indicator.
×2 (normal value): Uses
two REC/TALLY indicators.
VF TALLY
Selects whether or not to use
more than one REC/TALLY
indicators in the viewfinder
(displayed only when the
DXF-701WS/701WSCE
viewfinder is attached).
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3 Press and turn the MENU dial to enter the desired
Advanced menu page 6
characters.
The displayed character changes as you turn the
dial.
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mAUDIO IND: ON
TAPE IND: ON
TC
ID
ID
IND: ON
IND: OFF
SET:
4 Return to step 2 and repeat the text entry
µ
procedure.
(
)
5 When you have finished entering the text, press
and turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to the
parenthesis position.
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
Item
Settings
AUDIO IND
ON (normal value):
Displays.
OFF: Not display.
This clears the displayed menu and returns to the
normal indications.
Selects whether or not to
show the audio level
indication on the normal
indications.
TAPE IND
ON (normal value):
Displays.
OFF: Not display.
Advanced menu page 7
Selects whether or not to
show the remaining tape
indication on the normal
indications.
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TC IND
Selects whether or not to
show the time data indication OFF: Not display.
ON (normal value):
Displays.
mEZ MODE
: CUSTOMa)
A.IRIS-AGC: F2.8
A.IRIS-AE : F16
AGC LIMIT : 12dB
on the normal indications.
ID IND
Selects whether or not to
ON (normal value):
Displays.
display the camera ID when OFF: Not display.
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
displaying color bars.
a) At shipping, the EZ MODE is set to STD.
ID SET
See “To set the camera ID”
on below.
Sets the camera ID (up to
eight characters, including
alphanumerics, symbols,
and spaces).
Item
Settings
EZ MODE
STD (normal value):
When the EZ MODE button Changes settings to
has been set to EZ mode standard settings.
ON, this selects whether or CUSTOM: Changes only
not to change the settings of some settings to standard
other switches and menus to settings.
To set the camera ID
the standard settings. (The For details of the settings
EZ mode function cannot be when STD or CUSTOM is
1 Press the MENU switch or turn the MENU dial to
move the cursor to ID SET.
used during remote
specified, see “EZ mode
operation.)
settings” on next page.
The cursor (→) changes to the text entry arrow (↓).
A.IRIS-AGC
Selects auto iris adjustment value), F4, F5.6
F1.4, F1.8, F2.8 (normal
which sets an F-stop value
that can be switched to AGC
(displayed only when the EZ
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AUDIO IND: ON
TAPE IND: ON
Current camera ID
MODE is set to CUSTOM).
TC
ID
ID
IND: ON
IND: OFF
SET:
A.IRIS-AE
F5.6 , F8, F11, F16 (normal
µ
Selects auto iris adjustment value)
which sets an F-stop value
that can be switched to AE
(displayed only when the EZ
MODE is set to CUSTOM).
(ABC
)
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
2 Press and turn the MENU dial to move the text
AGC LIMIT
0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12
Sets an upper limit value for dB (normal value)
AGC adjustment (displayed
only when the EZ MODE is
set to CUSTOM).
entry arrow.
Turn the MENU dial upward to move the cursor to
the right or downward to move it to the left.
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Viewfinder Advanced Menu
EZ mode settings
The following settings are set for the camcorder when
EZ mode has been selected.
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Item
Settings
STD
STD
±0
(SET CLOCK W/ VTR)
CLOCK IND: OFF
CUSTOM
Selectable
Selectable
Selectable
Selectable
OFF
mDATE MODE: YY MM DD
TIME MODE: 12hours
Matrix
Detail level
Master black
Black stretch
Skin detail
Shutter
±0
±0
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
OFF
Item
Settings
OFF (AE mode) OFF (AE mode)
Freeze mix
Gain
OFF
OFF
CLOCK IND
Selects whether or not to
display the date/time on the CAM: Displays.
normal indications.
OFF (normal value): Not
display.
AGC mode
OFF
AGC mode
OFF
Hyper gain
BARS: Displays only when
color bars are displayed.
Iris control method Automatic
Automatic
STD
DATE MODE
Selects the date display
format.
YY. MM. DD. (normal
value): Year/month/day
MM. DD. YY.: Month/day/
year
DD. MM. YY.: Day/month/
year
Auto iris control
mode
STD
Iris override
±0
Selectable
Not output
Selectable
Selectable
Selectable
ON
Color bar output
AGC upper limit
Not output
12dB
TIME MODE
12hours: 12-hour clock
24hours (normal value):
24-hour clock
AGC’s F stop value F2.8
Selects whether to display a
12-hour clock (showing A.M.
and P.M. hours) or a 24-hour
clock.
AE’s F stop value
ATW
F16
ON
OFF
ON
ON
DynaLatitude
DCC+
OFF
ON
Note
F-stop value
indication
ON
Use the VCR menu to set the date and time (see page
93).
Filter indication
Clock indication
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
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Advanced menu page 9
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M.BLACK : ±O
STRETCH : ±0
M.GAMMA : ±O
DTL LEV : ±0
V DTL LEV: ±0
DTL FREQ : M
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
Item
Settings
M.BLACK and STRETCH
See “Basic menu page 1”
(page 78).
M.GAMMA
Adjusts the gamma curve.
–99 to ±0 (normal value) to
+99
DTL LEV
Adjusts the detail.
–99 to ±0(normal value) to
+99
V DTL LEV
Adjusts the vertical detail.
–99 to ±0 (normal value) to
+99
DTL FREQ
Adjusts the central
frequency of the detail.
LL, L, M (normal value), H,
HH
Advanced menu page 10
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SAT
±0
:
HUE ±0
:
SKIN SAT: ±0
SKIN HUE: ±0
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
Settings
Item
SAT
–99 to ±0 (normal value) to
Adjusts the saturation of the +99
image.
Negative adjustment values
decrease the saturation and
positive adjustment values
increase the saturation.
HUE
–99 to ±0 (normal value) to
+99
Adjusts the hue of the
image.
SKIN SAT
–99 to ±0 (normal value) to
Adjusts the saturation in the +99
specified area of the image. Negative adjustment values
decrease the saturation and
positive adjustment values
increase the saturation.
SKIN HUE
Adjusts the hue in the
specified area of the image.
–99 to ±0 (normal value) to
+99
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Using SetupLog
The SetupLog function records camcorder settings
every few seconds at shooting and displays the
recorded data in the viewfinder during playback.
Status display (page 2)
PLAY
TCR 12:34:56:00
W:A
SETUP LOG
A.IRIS
DTL L EV
M.BLACK
STRETCH
SS
2/3
± 0 :
To view the SetupLog Data, perform the following
procedure.
± 0 :
± 0:
0
± 0:
:
1/100
1 Turn the power on and load the tape that contains
the recording to be viewed.
Status display (page 3)
2 Play back the tape.
PLAY
TCR 12:34:56:00
For details of playback operation, see page 58.
W:A
SETUP LOG
M.GAMMA
V DTL
3/3
M
± 0:
LEV ±:0
3 Press the MENU switch upward (to STATUS
DTL F REQ
:
SKIN SAT
SKIN HUE
±:0
± 0:
0
position).
SAT :± 0
HUE :± 0
The display changes to page 1 of the status display.
PLAY
TCR 12:34:56:00
Note
W:A
60:00 A
STD:
SETUP LOG
WHITE
1/3
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.
A.IRIS
MATRIX
DCC+
Settings during
recording
STD:
:
ON
0
SKIN
DTL
:
OFF
• If the recording time is very short, recording may be
ended before all of the data has been overwritten.
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.
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Setting on the VCR Section — VCR Menu
You can use the VCR menu for settings on the VCR
section.
Operation
Menu No.
101
Reference
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Real time clock and calendar settings
Cumulative hour counts:
• Head drum operating hours
• Tape transport hours
201
• Operating (power-on) hours
Frame mode selection for time code (DSR-300 only)
Battery capacity indication selection
Standby-on period setting
204
206
207
210
211
212
213
214
220
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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-300 only)
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VCR Menu Operation
Basic Operation
Display window
LIGHT
ON
WARNING
RESET
OVER dB OVER
PB DATE NDF EXT-LK
HOLD
0
OFF
-12
-20
H
MIN
SEC
FRM
CL CONT IP
CLIP
TAPE
BATT
DIAG
DISPLAY
-30
-40
DVCAM
COUNTER
TC
U-BIT
E
F
Li
-∞
5
F8 32k
F8 48k
1
2
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK
(MENU SET)
2,4
3,4
1,6
MENU
ADVANCE
SHIFT
REC TIME SKIN DTL
EXT VTR
OUTPUT
TTL
DUR
OFF
ON
OFF
COMPONENT.
VBS
Y/C
AUDIO LEVEL
TTL RESET
SET
PRESET
F-RUN
MONITOR SELECT
AUTO
MAN
VTR
TRIGGER
CH-1
MIX
CH-2
EXT
AUDIO SELECT
REGEN
SET
R-RUN
PARALLEL
INT ONLY
EXT ONLY
CH-1
CH-2
LITHIUM BATT
DATE/TIME
AUDIO IN
HYPER
GAIN
MATRIX
ClipLink
CONTINUE
FRONT MIC
LOW CUT
MONITOR OUT
CHARACTER
FRONT
VJ MIC
WRR
H.SAT
ON
OFF
FL
ON
OFF
REAR
STD
ON
OFF
1 Press the MENU button.
4 Change the settings.
“DIAG” appears in the display window and the
time data display in the display window switches
to the menu display.
Step
Operation
Select digit to be changed Press the SHIFT button.
Change the value
Press the ADVANCE
button.
101 1997
5 Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button.
Menu No. (blinking)
This records the new setting and returns to a
blinking display of the menu number.
Year (factory-set to 1997)
6 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the ADVANCE button repeatedly until the
desired menu appears.
This returns the display window to the display
shown before the VCR menu.
3 Press the SHIFT button.
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.
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On the DSR-300: Displayed in mmddyyyy format
(Example: 10081998)
On the DSR-300P: Displayed in ddmmyyyy
format (Example: 08101998)
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: October 8, 1998
Menu 201 Checking the Total
Operating (Power-On) Hours
1 Display menu 201 and press the SHIFT button.
19981008
Blinking
Pressing the SHIFT button cycles through the
following display items.
Note
Indication
Example
A 0492Hr
b 0480Hr
C 0853Hr
201 0492
The first two digits of the year setting cannot be
changed.
Head drum operating hours
Tape transport hours
Total operating hours
Menu number
2 Use the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons to set the
desired date.
2 Check the indication, then press the RESET/
(MENU SET) button, followed by the MENU
button.
If there are no more new settings to be made, go
directly to step 5.
This returns the display window to the display
shown before the VCR menu.
3 Press the SHIFT button while the date display is
blinking (Example: 19981008).
The current time (real time clock) setting is
displayed.
Example: 10:15:05 PM
Menu 204 Selecting Frame Mode
(DF/NDF) for Time Code (for
DSR-300 Only)
221505
Blinking
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
4 Use the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons to set the
current time.
5 Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button.
This starts the clock advance operation.
6 Press the MENU button.
For details of time code settings, see page 62.
This returns the display window to the display
shown before the VCR menu.
The date set can be displayed in the time value
indication (see page 59) in the following way.
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VCR Menu Operation
1 Display menu 204.
If the setting does not need to be changed, press
the MENU button to close the menu.
The menu number and the current frame mode
setting are shown.
2 Press the SHIFT button until the desired battery
name is displayed, then press the ADVANCE
button.
Example: dF (drop-frame mode)
Pressing the ADVANCE button cycles through the
following indications.
nI n LI n Antn n Auto
204 dF
Blinking
Frame mode indication
Indication
Meaning
Automatic detection of battery
type.
Auto
(factory setting)
nI
Indication for NP-1B/BP-90A
battery is selected.
If the setting does not need to be changed, press
the MENU button to close the menu.
Indication for BP-L40/L60/L60A/
L90/L90A battery is selected.
LI
2 Press the SHIFT button to make the frame mode
Antn
Indication for Anton Bauer
start blinking, then press the ADVANCE button.
Magnum battery is selecteda).
a) To use the Anton Bauer Magnum Battery System, a
special battery mount developed by Anton Bauer
Corporation is required.
This switches the frame mode display as shown
below.
Example: ndF (non-drop-frame mode)
For details, contact an Anton Bauer dealer or your
Sony dealer.
204 ndF
Blinking
3 Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button and then
the MENU button.
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.
The settings are recorded and the display window
returns to the display shown before the VCR menu.
Menu 207 Setting Standby-On
Period
Menu 206 Selecting Battery
Capacity Indication
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.
This selects the indication type of battery capacity.
1 Display menu 206.
1 Display menu 207.
The selected menu number is displayed, along with
the name of the currently selected battery.
Example: nI (Indication for the NP-1B/BP-90A)
The selected menu number is displayed, along with
the current standby-on period setting (in minutes).
206 nI
Blinking
Selected battery capacity
indication
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Example: 8 minutes
To perform the auto-check
1 Display menu 210.
207 08
Blinking
Standby-on period
210 oFF
Blinking
Auto-check function
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 auto-check
function indication (oFF) start blinking, then press
the ADVANCE button to change the indication to
“on”.
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) n 01 n 03 n 05
To cancel the auto-check function, press the
MENU button to close the menu.
3 Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button.
3 Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button and then
the MENU button.
This changes the display and opens the cassette
holder. If there is a cassette in the holder, it is
ejected (except during recording).
The settings are recorded and the display window
returns to the display shown before the VCR menu.
At EJECT n At C-In
Blinking
Menu 210 Using Auto-Check
Function
4 Insert the cassette and close the cassette holder.
On the DSR-300/300P, the internal check can be
automatically performed using the auto-check
function. Meanwhile, a test recording and playback are
also performed for about 1 minute.
The display changes to the following, and the tape
is loaded.
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.
At
rEC
Blinking
5 Use the tape transport buttons to change the tape
position for test recording if necessary, or advance
to step 6.
Preparations for testing
(Continued)
Make preparations as shown in the table below.
Preparation
Refer to
Connect a monitor to the MONITOR OUT or S Page 23
VIDEO OUT connector
Connect an earphone or headphones to the
EARPHONE connector
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VCR Menu Operation
6 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.
Confirming the result
Test recording starts.
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).
The display changes as shown below during
recording. (The hyphen following “At” moves to
right.)
...
At - n At - n
n At
-
Display
Diagnostic result
At good
VCR’s internal operations are normal. If the
video and audio recording qualities are
normal, the unit is ready for use.
After about 1 minute, the tape is rewound to the
recording start position and playback starts. The
following is displayed during playback.
At ng-01
At ng-02
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-12CL
Cleaning Cassette (see page 114) and
repeat the auto-check. If the result is the
same, contact your Sony dealer.
At PLAY
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.
At ng-03
At ng-04
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.
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 117) and repeat
the test. If the recording quality remains poor,
contact your Sony dealer.
At ng-05
o-HAUL
At Abort
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.
When playback ends, the internal check result is
displayed and the camcorder enters recording
pause mode.
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”.
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.
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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.
The audio recording mode can be set to either of the
following modes.
48-kHz mode (factory setting): Enables two-
channel recording mode with 48-kHz sampling
frequency.
For details of the ClipLink function, see “ClipLink
Shooting” (page 65).
32-kHz mode: Enables four-channel recording mode
with 32-kHz sampling frequency (for CH-1 and
CH-2).
1 Display menu 211.
The ClipLink function is factory-set to on.
1 Display menu 212.
211 on
The menu number and current audio recording
mode is displayed.
Example: 48 (2-channel mode with 48-kHz
sampling frequency)
Blinking
ClipLink function on/oFF
indication
If the setting does not need to be changed, press
the MENU button to close the menu.
212 48
Blinking
Audio recording mode
indication
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.
If the setting does not need to be changed, press
the MENU button to close the menu.
3 Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button and then
the MENU button.
2 Press the SHIFT button to make the audio
recording mode indication start blinking, then
press the ADVANCE button.
The settings are recorded and display window
returns to the display shown before the VCR menu.
This switches the mode setting to the other audio
recording mode.
Example: 32 (4-channel mode with 32-kHz
sampling frequency)
212 32
Blinking
3 Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button and then
the MENU button.
The settings are recorded and display window
returns to the display shown before the VCR menu.
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VCR Menu Operation
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 MANUAL.
Menu 213 Selecting Audio
Reference Level
The audio reference level can be set to either of the
following.
–20 dB (factory setting for DSR-300) or –18 dB
(factory setting for DSR-300P): Audio reference
level for professional use
–12 dB: Audio reference level commonly used for
consumer DV (The maximum level is 0 dB.)
Menu 214 Setting Fade-In/Fade-
Out for the Audio Recording
Start and Stop Points
1 Display menu 213.
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-300 or 1/25 seconds for DSR-
300P).
The menu number and current audio reference
level is displayed.
Example: –20 dB (for DSR-300) or –18 dB (for
DSR-300P)
1 Display Menu 214.
a)
213 -20
The fade-in/fade-out is factory-set to oFF.
Blinking
Audio reference
level indication
214 oFF
a) For DSR-300P: –18
Blinking
Fade-in/fade-out
setting 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 audio
reference level display start blinking, then press
the ADVANCE button.
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 fade-in/fade-
out setting indication start blinking, then press the
ADVANCE button to change the setting to on.
This switches the setting to the other audio
reference level.
Example: –12 dB
3 Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button and then
the MENU button.
213 -12
Blinking
The settings are recorded and the display window
returns to the display shown before the VCR menu.
3 Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button and then
the MENU button.
The settings are recorded and display window
returns to the display shown before the VCR menu.
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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Menu 220 Using Setup Add (for
DSR-300 Only)
Use this menu to add setup to the playback video
signals.
1 Display menu 220.
The setup add is factory-set to oFF.
220 oFF
Blinking
Setup add on/oFF 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 setup add on/
oFF indication start blinking, then press the
ADVANCE button to change the setting to on.
3 Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button and then
the MENU button.
The settings are recorded and display window
returns to the display shown before the VCR menu.
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.
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White Balance Adjustment
1 Make the following settings.
• POWER switch: ON
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.
• 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 47.)
3 Set the W. BAL switch to A or B.
Saving an Appropriate White
Balance Value in Memory
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.
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 powered off.
The minimum white area requirements for the
adjustment are shown in the following figure.
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.
Area of white within this
rectangle should be
equivalent to at least 10% of
the image area.
Center of the screen
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 settings of the
FILTER control. It is possible, however, to change the
AWB MEM setting in advanced menu page 3 (see
page 85) so that there are eight possibly different
values for each of the A and B positions and for the
four FILTER control settings.
approximately
approximately
70% of the
height of the
image
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.
2
4
1
1
AUTO WHITE
-OK-
3200K
5 1 3
The adjustment value is automatically saved in
memory A or B as selected above.
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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.
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.
AUTO WHITE
-NG-
:C.TEMP.HI
CHG.FILTER
TRY AGAIN
(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.
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.
WHITE:PRESET The W. BAL switch is in the PRESET
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.
position.
Move the W. BAL switch to the A or B
position.
BARS
The camcorder is outputting a color bar
signal.
Move the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to
one of the CAM positions.
Warning messages for white balance adjustment
Message
Meaning and corrections to be made
AUTO WHITE Light level is too low.
Using the Preset White Balance
Settings
-NG-
:LOW LIGHT
TRY AGAIN
• 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.
The camcorder provides two preset white balance
settings, for instant shooting with approximately the
correct adjustment.
• After these checks, retry the
adjustment.
There are also particular shooting conditions under
which the preset values may give better results than the
human eye adjustment.
AUTO WHITE
-NG-
The subject is not white, 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.
:
??
TRY AGAIN
1 Set the W. BAL switch to PRESET.
2 Set the FILTER control.
• After these checks, retry the
adjustment.
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.
AUTO WHITE The color temperature is too low. Try
-NG-
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.
:C.TEMP.LOW
CHG.FILTER
TRY AGAIN
To switch the 3200 K preset to the 3000 K
preset
Change the setting in advanced menu page 3 (see page
85). Depending on shooting conditions, select the
better one.
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White Balance Adjustment
Light Sources and Color
Temperature
Using the ATW (Auto Tracing
White Balance) Function
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.
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.
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.
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.
Color temperatures of different light sources
If the ATW function does not operate correctly
A warning message appears in the viewfinder as
shown in the table below.
Color temperature (K)
Light source
Natural
Artificial
Clear sky
Light cloud
>
10,000
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
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.
Cloudy or rainy
skies
Blue light
>
Fluorescent light
(daylight white)
:C.TEMP.HIGH If the FILTER control is in position 1,
change it to position 2, 3 or 4, then retry
the ATW operation.
Direct sunlight, Mercury lighting
.
White light
>
noon
Fluorescent light
(white)
One hour after
sunrise or
Fluorescent light
(warm white)
4,000
3,500
3,200
3,000
2,500
before sunset
Studio lighting
.
Yellow light
>
Halogen lamps
and video lights
Thirty minutes
Incandescent
after sunrise or lighting
before sunset
Sodium street-
lighting
.
Sunrise or
sunset
Candlelight
Red light
2,000
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Black Balance Adjustment
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.
Correct adjustment of the black a 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.
Warning messages for black balance adjustment
Message
AUTO BLACK The lens iris did not close fully.
Meaning and corrections to be made
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.
-NG-
: IRIS
NOT CLOSED
TRY AGAIN
AUTO BLACK The iris opened during adjustment or
there is a hardware error.
Close the iris and try again. If this fails,
consult your Sony dealer.
-NG-
??
TRY AGAIN
:
BARS
The camcorder is outputting a color bar
signal.
Move the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to
one of the CAM positions.
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.
AUTO BLACK
-OP-
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-300) or
1/60 s (DSR-300P) 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.
1
3 2
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.
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.)
EVS (Enhanced Vertical Scan)
2 Operate the MENU switch and MENU dial to align
the cursor with the item “SHUTTER” in basic
menu page 1.
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.
A.IRIS : ±0
DTL LEV: ±0
M.BLACK: ±0
STRETCH: ±0
mSHUTTER: 1/250
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).
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:
DSR-300
1/100
Note on setting the CLS function
(Value when
shipped)
1/60
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
EVS
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.
DSR-300P
DSR-300
200.3Hz
201.4Hz
60.4Hz
50.3Hz
• • •
• • •
DSR-300P
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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.
Contrast and brightness adjustment
Although these adjustments may make the viewfinder
image clearer, they have no effect on the output video
signal from the camcorder.
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.
Eyepiece focusing knob
BRIGHT control
2 Watching the color bars, turn the CONTRAST and
BRIGHT controls to adjust the contrast and
brightness.
CONTRAST control
PEAKING control
3 Return the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to its
original position.
Outline emphasis adjustment
OUTPUT/DL/
DCC+ switch
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 diopters1) (default when shipped
is 0 diopters).
Using an optional part allows you to modify the
adjustment range to –2 to +1 diopters or –0.5 to +3
diopters.
For details, consult your Sony dealer.
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
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)
Flange focal length
adjustment test chart
9
8
6
7 5
ZOOM
M
1 Set the iris selector to the M position.
7 Turn the focusing ring so that the test chart is in
focus.
2 Turn the iris ring to f/1.4 (fully open).
8 Move the manual zoom control to the wide angle
3 Place the supplied flange focal length adjustment
test chart at a range of about 3 meters (10 feet), and
adjust the lighting so that an appropriate video
output level is obtained with the iris at f/1.4.
position.
9 Turn the Ff adjustment ring so that the test chart is
in focus. Do not move the focusing ring.
4 Loosen the screw of the Ff adjustment ring.
10Repeat steps 6 to 9 until the image stays in focus
from telephoto to wide angle.
5 Set the ZOOM selector to the M position.
11After adjustment, tighten the screw of the Ff
6 Move the manual zoom control to the telephoto
adjustment ring.
position.
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Iris Adjustments
Iris ring
Instant automatic
iris button
ZEBRA button
Iris selector
A.IRIS MODE switch
There are three ways of adjusting the iris:
automatically, manually, and with the instant
automatic iris adjustment function.
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.
Iris adjustment
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.
Adjustment method
Operation
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.
Set the iris selector
to the A position.
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.
Set the iris selector
to the M position
and turn the iris ring
as required.
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 86).
Instant automatic adjustment
function
While in manual adjustment mode,
this function makes a temporary
automatic adjustment.
With the iris selector
in the M position,
hold down the
instant automatic iris
button for as long as
necessary.
• 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.
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Adjusting the Lens
Adjusting the Iris Sensitivity
Macrophotography
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.
Use the macro function when the subject is less than
about 1.1 m (4 feet) (for the VCL-714BXA) 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
Iris sensitivity trimmer (S
or IRIS GAIN is indicated.)
1
4
ZOOM
M
1 Bring the lens up to the subject so that the image is
the required size.
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.
2 Move the focusing ring to the closest focus
position.
3 Slide the MACRO 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 M position, and
For more information, refer to the operating instructions for
the lens (or consult the lens maker).
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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109
Settings for Special Cases
Settings for special cases
Shooting conditions
Setting
Effect
The background is very bright, and the
subject is too dark.
Set the A.IRIS MODE switch to BACK L, This lightens the foreground.
turning the indicator on.
The subject is under a spotlight.
Set the A.IRIS MODE switch to SPOT L, This prevents white burn-out in highlights
turning the indicator on.
of faces and clothes.
The subject is completely still (e.g. when Enable the EVS (Enhanced Vertical
This enhances the vertical resolution.
shooting documents, drawings, etc.).
definition System) function. (See page
104.)
Note
Enabling the EVS function tends to
increase the occurrence of aliasing
problems (moiré patterns). Therefore,
normally leave the function disabled.
When you wish to give a lush effect, as Set the MATRIX switch to H.SAT. (See This increases the saturation of primary
when shooting a wedding or similar
occasion.
page 21.)
colors.
Shooting under fluorescent lighting.
Set the MATRIX switch to FL. (See page This eliminates the blue-green cast, and
21.)
restores natural hues.
When shooting bright areas mixed with
dark areas (Example: A person indoors page 2 and, then set the OUTPUT/DL/
Set DL to ON in the advanced menu
Prevents white breakup and color faults
in bright areas.
looking through a window at a bright
landscape outdoors)
DCC+ switch to CAM DL. (See page
85.)
When adjusting for skin detail or tone
(Example: When shooting to hide skin
details)
See “Skin Detail Correction” or
“Adjusting Color in the Specified Area”
(page 111).
Adjusts the skin detail or tone to a
designated active area.
To make focusing before shooting
easier.
Press the EZ FOCUS button, turning the This opens the iris, to make it easier to
“easy focus” function on. (See page 12.) focus before beginning shooting.
To begin shooting immediately when
there is no time to make adjustments.
Press the EZ MODE button, turning the This provides automatic adjustment to a
“EZ mode” function on. (See page 13.)
set of standard values, to allow
immediate shooting.
The 3200 K preset white balance makes Select the 3000 K preset white balance This prevents the picture from reddening.
the picture reddish.
in advanced menu page 3. (See page
85.)
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Settings for Special Cases
Skin Detail Correction
Adjusting Color in the Specified
Area
The DSR-300/300P provides an easy push-button
function that designates an active skin tone 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.
Note
The SKIN DTL SET button is disabled while a title is
displayed in basic menu page 7 or color bars are
displayed. Before skin detail correction, clear the title
or color bars display.
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 10.
SKIN DTL
PAGE10(NEXTm$PREVm4)
ON
OFF 1
SAT
HUE
:
±0
:
±0
mSKIN SAT: ±0
SKIN HUE: ±0
SET
2,3
EXIT MENU (YESmPUSH)
3 Perform the procedure for the skin detail correction
to designate the area to which you apply color
adjustment.
1 Set the SKIN DTL switch to ON.
The indication “SKIN AREA: ±0” appears in the
viewfinder.
While this procedure is being performed, the menu
is not displayed.
2 Press the SKIN DTL SET button.
4 When advanced menu page 10 appears, change the
value of the SKIN SAT or SKIN HUE to adjust
color in the area designated in step 3.
This causes the area detect cursor to be shown in
the viewfinder (for 10 seconds).
Note
3 Place the area detect cursor on the target, then
press the SKIN DTL SET button.
Set the SKIN DTL to 1.0 in basic menu page 1 if the
skin detail correction is unnecessary.
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 1 to set the correction level
(see page 78).
You can also change color in the designated area
(see the following section).
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Important Notes on Operation
Fitting the zoom lens
Care of the unit
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 32).
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.
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 the event of operating problems
If you should experience problems with the unit,
contact your Sony dealer.
• 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).
Characteristics of CCD Sensors
• In damp or dusty locations
The following effects may appear in the image. They
are characteristic of camcorders using CCDs (charge-
coupled devices), and do not indicate a malfunction.
• Locations where the unit may be exposed to rain
• Locations subject to violent vibration
• Close to radio or TV transmitters producing strong
electromagnetic fields.
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.)
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.
Vertical tail on the image
Avoid violent impacts
Dropping the unit, or otherwise imparting a violent
shock to it, is likely to cause it to malfunction.
Monitor screen
Bright object
(electric light, sun,
etc.)
After use
Turn the POWER switch off.
White flecks
When not use for a period time
If the camcorder is operated at a high temperature,
white flecks may appear in the image.
Remove the battery pack.
Shipping
• Remove the cassette before transporting the unit.
• Use the optional LC-421 Carrying Case for optimal
shipping.
If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other
transportation service, first store it in the carrying
case, then pack the carrying case in the carton
(supplied with the LC-421) or an equivalent.
Appendix
113
Cleaning the Video Heads
Always use the special-purpose Sony DVM-12CL
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-12CL Cleaning Cassette can be used only
once. When the DVM-12CL 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 93.
Replacing other parts
For replacement of all parts other than the video heads,
contact your Sony dealer.
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Appendix
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
WARNING indication Warning tones Viewfinder indicators
Display window
Continuous REC/TALLY BATT
Continuous
1 blinks/s
Machine
action
Problem
What to do
State
(blinking/
Continuous)
Continuous
1 beep/s
Warning
indication
1 blinks/s
4 beeps /s
4 blinks/s
4 blinks /s
Video head After
Clean the
heads. If the
problem
gaps
detecting
clogged or head
problem in clogging,
a)
a)
persists,
a)
RF
Continuousa)
recording
circuit.
recording
continues
power off,
and consult
but quality is your Sony
poor.
Servo lock Recording
lost. continues
dealer.
Power off,
and consult
a)
a)
a)
SERVO Continuousa)
but quality is your Sony
poor.
dealer.
Condensa- The VCR
Without
tion on stops, and
head drum. all
operations
powering
off, wait until
the HUMID
HUMID
SLACK
Continuous
Continuous
are inhibited indication
except eject. disappears.
The tape
Operation
Consult your
Sony dealer
before doing
anything.d)
cannot be stops.
wound
properly.
Close to
the end of continues.
tape.
Operation
Replace the
cassette as
soon as
Blinkinga)
(1 blink/s)
a)
c)
c)
possible.
TAPE
BATT
End of
tape.
Recording, Replace the
playback or cassette or
fast forward rewind.
stops.
Blinking
(4 blinks/s)
b)
c)
Battery
almost
exhausted.
Operation
continues.
Replace the
battery as
soon as
Blinking
(1 blink/s)
b)
(Blinking in
reverse phase)
possible.
Blinking
(4 blinks/s)
Battery
exhausted. stops.
Operation
Replace the
battery.
a) During recording or at recording pause.
b) Except during playback, fast forward, rewind and
recording review
For details of warning messages displayed in the viewfinder,
see page 75.
c) During recording only
d) Do not operate the camcorder with “SLACK” indication
displayed or the tape may be damaged.
Appendix
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Warning System
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 50, and for
details of the HUMID indication, see the section “Warning
System” on page 115.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
You can use this chart to establish possible causes of
an apparent problem; always double-check before
sending the unit for repair. If a problem persists,
contact your Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting chart
Symptoms
Cause
Remedy
The unit does not power on when you
turn the POWER switch on.
There is no battery pack loaded.
Load a battery pack (page 44).
The battery pack has reached the end of Replace the battery pack with a fully
its usable life. charged one (page 44).
The AC power adaptor is not connected, Connect the AC power adaptor (page
or it is not turned on. 45).
The tape transport does not operate
when you press either VTR button.
The POWER switch of the unit is turned Turn the POWER switch on (page 13).
off.
The unit has reached the end of tape.
Rewind the tape, or load a new cassette
(page 51).
The cassette is set record-inhibited.
Either load a new cassette, or release
the record-inhibit (page 50).
An incorrect type of DVCAM or DV
cassette is loaded.
Load a correct type of DV or DVCAM
cassette (page 49).
(The
indication blinks.)
The tape transport does not operate
when you press any tape transport
button.
The unit has reached the end of tape.
Either rewind the tape, or load a new
cassette (page 51).
The cassette holder is not solidly closed Press on the “PUSH” indication to close
after the cassette is inserted.
the holder solidly (page 51).
The power supply cuts while operating.
The battery goes dead very quickly.
The battery pack is exhausted.
Replace the battery pack with a fully
charged one (page 44).
The operating temperature is very low.
Use a BP-L60/L60A or BP-L90/L90A
(page 44).
The battery pack is inadequately
charged.
Recharge the battery pack (page 44).
The battery pack is exhausted.
It is not possible to eject the cassette.
Replace the battery pack with a fully
charged one (page 44).
The POWER switch is turned off.
Turn the POWER switch on. (page 13)
Press on the “PUSH” indication to close
the holder solidly and then press the
EJECT button (page 51).
The cassette holder is not solidly closed
after the cassette is inserted.
The playback picture quality is poor.
The playback picture does not appear.
The playback sound does not hear.
The video heads are dirty.
Clean the video heads using a DVM-
12CL Cleaning Cassette (page 114).
All controls except the EJECT button are There is condensation on the head
Remove the cassette, power off, and
wait until the condensation has
evaporated (page 116).
disabled.
drum.
Audio recording is not possible.
Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL
(CH-1/CH-2) knobs (page 15).
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.
Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL
knob (page 11).
Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL
(CH-1/CH-2) knobs, and record again
(page 15).
The recorded sound is distorted.
The audio level is too high.
The recorded sound has a high noise
level.
The audio level is too low.
Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL
(CH-1/CH-2) knobs, and record again
(page 15).
The unit has failed in loading or saving
the cassette memory data.
The indication “Er91-13F” appears in the
display window.
Load a new cassette (page 51).
An incorrect type of cassette is loaded.
Load a correct type of cassette (page
49).
The cassette is automatically ejected.
(Continued)
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting chart (continued)
Cause
At the recording, the ClipLink function is Only the REGEN mode can be used for
set to on (meaning ClipLink shooting is ClipLink shooting. If you will not perform
allowed) in menu 211, CONT is displayed ClipLink shooting, set the ClipLink
in the display window and the time code function to oFF (see page 97).
generator is in the REGEN mode.
Symptoms
Remedy
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.
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Appendix
Specifications
Input connectors AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2:XLR-3 pin
× 2, male
DSR-300/300P
–60 dBu, 3 kΩ
Imaging element Three-chip interline transfer CCD
Pixel resolution 768 (horizontal) × 494 (vertical)
(DSR-300)
+4 dBu, 10 kΩ
(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)
GEN LOCK IN: BNC
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
752 (horizontal) × 582 (vertical)
(DSR-300P)
TC IN: BNC
Imaging area
6.4 × 4.8 mm (corresponds to 1/2
-
0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ
DC IN: XLR-4 pin, female
Output connectors
AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2: phono
jack
inch picture tube)
Built-in filter settings
1: 3200K
2: 5600K + 1/8ND
3: 5600K
–10 dBu, 47 kΩ
(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
4: 5600K + 1/64ND
Sony 1/2-inch bayonet mount
Lens mount
Signal standards EIA standard signal (NTSC color
system) (DSR-300)
CCIR standard signal (PAL color
system) (DSR-300P)
Scanning system 525 lines, 2:1 interlace (DSR-300)
625 lines, 2:1 interlace
(DSR-300P)
Scanning frequencies
DC OUT: XLR-4 pin, male
EARPHONE: mini-jack
–∞ to –15.5 dBu variable, 8 Ω
Control connectors
LENS: 12-pin
Horizontal:
15.734 kHz
(DSR-300)
15.625 kHz (DSR-300P)
Vertical: 59.94 Hz (DSR-300)
50.00 Hz (DSR-300P)
VF: 20-pin
REMOTE 1: stereo mini-jack
REMOTE 2: 10-pin
LIGHT : 2-pin
Synchronization Internal sync
External sync, using signal input
(VBS or BS) to the GEN LOCK
IN connector or input to the
VTR connector.
VTR: 26-pin
Power supply
11 to 17 V DC
Power consumption
Horizontal resolution
20 W
800 TV lines (center)
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
Minimum illumination
0.5 lux (at f/1.4, +36 dB)
0.8 lux (at f/1.8, +36 dB)
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
3.3 kg approx. (7 lb 4 oz)
(camcorder only)
Sensitivity
Gain levels
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 (30 dB + DPR)
Mass
Video S/N ratio (output from the VIDEO OUT
connector)
62 dB (typical) (DSR-300)
60 dB (typical) (DSR-300P)
0.05% for all zones, without lens
Registration
Appendix
119
Specifications
External dimensions in millimeters (inches)
VCL-714BXA Zoom Lens
242 (9 5/8)
534 (21 1/8)
Focal length
Zoom
7.5 to 105 mm
Manual or power, selectable; zoom
ratio: ×14
Maximum aperture
Iris
1:1.4
Manual or automatic, selectable; f/
1.4 to f/16 and C (closed)
121
(4 7/8)
Subject area (at 1.1 m (4 feet))
270 (10 3/4)
Wide angle: 880 × 660 mm
(343/4 × 26 inches)
Telephoto: 63 × 47 mm
(21/2 × 17/8 inches)
Tape transport system
Tape speed
Approx. 28.2 mm/s
Focusing range
Infinity to 1.1 m
Recording/playback time (using PDV-184ME)
Max. 184 minutes
Filter attachment threads
72 mm dia., 0.75 mm pitch (on
Fast forward/rewind time (using PDV-184ME)
Max. 12 minutes
lens)
86 mm dia., 1 mm pitch (on lens
hood)
Sony 1/2-inch bayonet mount
1.1 kg approx. (2 lb 6 oz)
(including lens hood)
Usable cassettes
Mounting
Mass
Model name
Size
PDV-64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME
PDV-12ME/22ME/32ME/40ME
Standard size
Mini size
External dimensions
110 × 186 mm (diameter × length)
(43/8 × 73/8 inches) (with lens
hood, focused at infinity)
Video system (at playback with the DSR-85/
85P)
Bandwidth Luminance (Y) DSR-300: 30 Hz to 5.0 MHz
±1.0 dB
DSR-300P: 25 Hz to 5.5 MHz
+1.0/–2.0 dB
DXF-701WS/701WSCE Viewfinder
Chrominance
(R–Y/B–Y)
DSR-300: 30 Hz to 1.5 MHz
+1.0/–5.0 dB
DSR-300P: 25 Hz to 2.0 MHz
+1.0/–2.0 dB
Picture tube
Indicators
1.5-inch monochrome
REC/TALLY (×2), BATT,
SHUTTER, GAIN UP
600 TV lines
Resolution
S/N ratio
Luminance
Min. 55 dB
Power supply
Power consumption
12 V DC
K-factor (K2T, KPB)
Y/C time delay
Max. 2%
Max. 30 nsec.
2.1 W
Mass
660 g approx. (1 lb 7 oz)
Audio system (at playback with the DSR-85/
85P)
Maximum external dimensions
236 (W) × 85 (H) × 219 (D) mm
(93/8 × 33/8 × 85/8 inches)
Frequency response
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
Dynamic range
Min. 80 dB
Distortion (THD) (1 kHz, Max. 0.08%
reference level, 48 kHz)
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Appendix
Battery products
BP-L40/L60/L60A/L90/L90A Battery Pack
NP-1B/BP-90A Battery Pack
BC-1WD/1WDCE/410/410CE Battery Charger
BC-L50/L100/L100CE Battery Charger
Supplied accessories
LC-300SFT Soft Carrying Case1) (1)
VCL-714BXA Zoom Lens2) (1)
DXF-701WS/701WSCE Viewfinder (1)
Microphone (1)
Wind screen (1)
VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
AC power supply
CMA-8A/8ACE AC Adaptor
AC-550/550CE/DN1/DN2A AC Adaptor
RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit (1)
Lens mount cap (1)
Flange focal length adjustment test chart (1)
Switch guard (1)
Synthesized tuner products
CA-WR855 Camera Adaptor
WRR-810A/855A/860A UHF Synthesized Tuner
Operating Instructions (1)
ClipLink™ Guide (1)
Microphone products
ECM-670/672 Electret Condenser Microphone
C-74 Condenser Microphone
CAC-12 Microphone Holder
EC-0.5C2/0.3C2 Microphone Cable
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Studio equipment
SEG-2550A/2550AP Special Effects Unit
CRK-2000/2000P Chroma Keyer
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.
WEX-2000 Wipe Pattern Extender
DXF-41/41CE 4-inch Viewfinder (monochrome)
DXF-51/51CE 5-inch Viewfinder (monochrome)
Cables and miscellaneous
Lenses
VCL-714BXA Zoom Lens
LO-32BMT 2/3” lens adapter
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
DSBK-301 Index Picture Board
LCR-1 Rain Cover
LC-421 Carrying Case
LC-300SFT Soft Carrying Case
Remote control unit
RM-M7G/LG1 Remote Control Unit
VTR products
VO-8800/8800P Portable Videocassette Recorder
BVU-150/150P Portable Videocassette Recorder
BVV-5/5PS Videocassette Recorder
BVW-50/50P Portable Videocassette Recorder
VA-5/5P/90/90P VTR Adaptor
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
1) DSR-300F/300PF
2) DSR-300F/300PF/300K/300PK
Appendix
121
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories
CCZ-A cable
BVW-50/50P Betacam SP
VTR
EC-0.5C2/0.3C2 Microphone
Cable
Video monitor
ECM-670/672 and C-74
Microphone
CCZQ-A cable
CCZQ-A cable
VO-8800/8800P U-matic
VCR
CAC-12 Microphone Holder
S VHS VCR
DXF-51/51CE 5-inch
DXF-41/41CE 4-inch
Viewfinder a)
Viewfinder a)
VA-5/5P + BVV-5/5PS
CCZ-A cable
CCZ-A cable
VA-5/5P + DNV-5/5P
DSBK-301 Index
Picture Bord
Shoulder strap
DVCAM mini size cassette tape
DVCAM standard size
cassette tape
DSR-300/300P
BC-1WD/
1WDCE
Battery
DC-L1
Battery Adaptor
CCA-7 cable
NP-1B
Battery Pack
Charger
RM-M7G
Remote Control Unit
DC-L90
Battery Adaptor
BC-410/410CE
Battery Charger
BP-90A
Battery Pack
RM-LG1
Remote Control Unit
VCT-U14 Tripod
Adaptor
BP-L40/L60/L60A/
L90/L90A
Battery Pack
BC-L100/L100CE
Battery Charger
BC-L50
Battery Charger
Tripod
AC-DN1 AC
Adaptor b)
CMA-8A/8ACE or AC-
550/550CE AC Adaptor
AC-DN2A AC
Adaptor c)
LC-300SFT Soft
Carrying Case
WRR-855A UHF
Synthesized Tuner
CA-WR855
Camera Adaptor
LC-421 Carrying Case
LCR-1 Raincover
a) Optional accessory shoe kit is required for fitting. For the DXF-41/41 CE, a conversion
cable is also required. For details, consult your Sony dealer.
b) Use when power consumption of the DSR-300/300P 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 DSR-300/300P, use the AC-DN2 (130 W or lower)
or AC-DN2A (150 W or lower).
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Glossary
Aliasing
Condensation
Distortion of the signal caused by
overlap of the baseband signal and
lower sideband signal when the
signal is demodulated.
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.
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.
Aperture compensation
Electronic compensation for
frequency response degradations
caused to sampled high-frequency
signals by the limited aperture of
CCD image sensors.
IRE scale
DCC
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.
Dynamic Contrast Control. A
video camera containing a DCC
circuit can handle a wide dynamic
range of luminance.
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.
Drum
See “Head drum”.
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.
Flare
Dark or colored flashes caused by
signal overload through extreme
light reflections of polished objects
or very bright lights.
PCM audio
PCM stands for “pulse code
modulation.” PCM audio means
audio signals that have been
processed by pulse code
Flicker
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.
Center marker
Repeated change of brightness on
the screen, which is caused by
frequency difference between the
camera’s scanning and the
variations in the lightning.
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.
Gen-lock
Pedestal level
A black level which is the absolute
black level of a video signal.
Abbreviation of “generator lock”.
It refers to the synchronization of a
VCR to a reference sync signal.
Color temperature
The temperature in Kelvins (K) to
represent the color of a light
source.
Return video
HAD
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.
Hole-Accumulated Diode. A CCD
sensor structure designed to
suppress certain types of noise
inherent CCDs. See also CCD.
Composite video signal
A composite video signal includes
a video signal, burst signal, and
sync signal.
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.
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123
S/N
S video connectors
Video gain
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
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 higher-
resolution picture.
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.
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.
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.
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). The DSR-300/300P can
show areas where the video level is
100 IRE (NTSC) or 100% (PAL).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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