3-868-500-03 (1)
Digital Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
DSR-400L/400PL
DSR-400K/400PK
DSR-450WSL/450WSPL
© 2005 Sony Corporation
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada.
RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE
LITHIUM
Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium
sont recyclables.
Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver
l’environnement en rapportant les piles
usées dans un point de collection et
recyclage le plus proche.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual
must be used with this equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part
15 of FCC Rules.
For the customers in Europe
Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage des
accumulateurs, téléphonez au numéro gratuit
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This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC
Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the
European Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the
following European standards:
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment,
ex. TV studio).
Avertissment: Ne pas utiliser des accumulateurs aux ions
de lithium qui sont endommagés ou qui fuient.
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung Und erfüllt
die EMV-Richtlinie (89/336/EWG) der EG-Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:
• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störaussendung)
Pour les clients européens
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
(Störfestigkeit),
für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen: E1
(Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien)
und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).
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For the customers in Taiwan only
• EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques
(émission)
• EN55103-2: Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les
environnements électromagnétiques suivants:
E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère),
E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé,
ex. studio de télévision).
Voor de Klanten in Nederland
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in
als klein chemisch afval (KCA).
For the customers in the USA and Canada
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by
returning your used rechargeable batteries
to the collection and recycling location
nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling
of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or
visit
Für Kunden in Deutschland
Entsorgungshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur entladene
Batterien in die Sammelboxen beim Handel oder den
Kommunen. Entladen sind Batterien in der Regel dann,
wenn das Gerät abschaltet und signalisiert “Batterie leer”
oder nach längerer Gebrauchsdauer der Batterien “nicht
mehr einwandfrei funktioniert”. Um sicherzugehen,
kleben Sie die Batteriepole z.B. mit einem Klebestreifen
ab oder geben Sie die Batterien einzeln in einen
Plastikbeutel.
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Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium-ion
batteries.
Note about laser beams
Laser beams can damage the CCDs of this camcorder. In
environments where laser beams are used, be careful to
prevent the laser beams from striking the surfaces of the
CCDs.
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Table of Contents
Connecting the Remote Control Unit
Settings required for an i.LINK
Making a backup of the images being
Attaching and Replacing the Lithium
Avoiding breaks in operation due to an
Adjusting the viewfinder position ..............31
Adjusting the black balance/white
Starting back space editing at any tape
Using the edit search function while back
(brightness, contrast, and outline
4
Recording Analog Composite Signals
Setting the date/time of the internal
DSR-450WS/450WSP only) ...............64
Playing and Checking Recorded
Assigning functions to ASSIGN
Selecting the aspect ratio
Setting the CCD scan mode
Checking the recorded contents immediately
Checking the recording on the color video
Chapter 5 Menu Displays and
Chapter 6 Saving and Loading the
Saving USER menu data (user file) to
Loading saved data from
Using the USER menu (Example of the
Resetting USER menu settings to the
Resetting the settings of the camcorder
Displaying a File-Related Menu Page
Setting the Status Display on the
Monitor ...............................................98
Display modes and setting change
messages............................................99
Recording shot data superimposed on the
Displaying the status confirmation
Adjustments and Settings from
Chart of Optional Components and
Setting gain values for the GAIN switch
Selecting the output signals
Specifying an offset for the auto white
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Overview
Chapter
Product Configurations
The DSR-400/450WS Digital Camcorder series is made
up of the DSR-400K/400PK, DSR-400L/400PL, and
DSR-450WSL/450WSPL models depending on the
product configuration, as shown in the figure below.
The camcorders comprise both NTSC and PAL versions.
The operation of the basic camcorder is the same in all
cases.
DSR-400K/400PK
DSR-400L/400PL, DSR-450WSL/450WSPL
Microphone
DXF-801
Viewfinder *
VCT-U14
Tripod Adaptor
Test chart for flange focal
length adjustment
VCL-917BY Zoom Lens
Shoulder strap
• Lens mount cap
• Operating Instructions
DSR-400/400P/450WS/450WSP
Camcorder
* Part number A-8279-329-A
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Product Configurations
images. (The video image is recorded as an interlaced scan
signal (60i) by 2-3 pull-down conversion.)
Features
For details on recording in progressive scan mode, see
*
The DSR-400/400P DVCAM digital camcorder is
equipped with a 2/3-inch type Power HAD EX CCD with
*
an aspect ratio of 4:3. The DSR-450WS/450WSP
DVCAM digital camcorder is equipped with a 2/3-inch
type Power HAD EX CCD with a wide-screen aspect ratio
of 16:9. In addition to the same main features, functions,
and operation method of previous models, these new
camcorders provide superior camera functionality.
ASSIGN (Assignable) switches
Assignable switches provided on the side panel and on the
top of the grip, respectively, can be assigned to functions
such as ATW, VTR start/stop, etc., to suit your needs.
When shooting, these functions can then be called up
instantly.
* “DVCAM” and “Power HAD” are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Scene file
You can save various settings for shooting a particular
scene as a scene file in the internal memory of the
camcorder. Loading the scene file, you can quickly
recreate the same setup conditions suitable for shooting a
particular scene.
Camera features
2/3-inch Power HAD EX CCDs
The three high-sensitivity, low-smear 2/3-inch Power HAD
EX CCDs provide high image quality putting this camera
at the top of its class for a standard NTSC/PAL definition
camcorder.
• Smear: –140 dB
• Sensitivity: F11 (3200K, 2000lx)
“Memory Stick” slot
The camcorder is equipped with a “Memory Stick” slot.
When using the scene file function, you can save menu
settings on a “Memory Stick” and quickly recall them
when necessary. Also, when two or more camcorders are
used for shooting, the settings of the first camcorder can be
copied to the others via the “Memory Stick”, making color
matching easier.
• S/N ratio: 65 dB (DSR-400/450WS), 63 dB (DSR-400P/
450WSP)
The DSR-450WS/450WSP allows you to switch between
a 16:9 aspect-ratio wide image and a 4:3 aspect-ratio
standard image.
Programmable gain
The value of gain that is assigned to the setting (H/M/L) of
the GAIN switch can be selected from –3dB, 0dB, 3dB,
6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB, 30dB, and 36dB.
2.5-inch color LCD monitor
A 2.5-inch color LCD monitor is mounted on the side of
the camcorder. You can check the video image during both
recording and playback. Also, the LCD monitor angle can
be adjusted freely to make high-angle and low-angle
recording easier. The time code and an audio level meter
can also be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Electric CC filter
The CC filter that was previously paired with the ND filter
has been eliminated, so the ND filter is now the
camcorder’s only optical filter and this makes operation of
the camcorder easier. With the wide-band white balance
amplifier of this camcorder, the white balance can be
adjusted in a wide range of color temperatures without an
optical CC filter.
Stylish design
The basic design of the camcorder has been improved.
Stylish angles and an attractive finish for the VTR section
are combined with a wide, easy-to-use connector section
on the back of the camcorder.
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.
Adjustable shoulder pad
The camcorder is equipped with an adjustable shoulder
pad that makes it possible to adjust the position of the
camcorder to shoot from a stable position regardless of the
body size and shooting style of the camera operator.
A variety of shutter functions
• Electronic shutter
The high-performance electronic shutter allows you to
record a video image at a high resolution even when
shooting fast-moving objects.
Recording in progressive scan mode
(DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
You can record in a progressive scan mode of 30 PsF
(DSR-450WS) or 25 PsF (DSR-450WSP). (The video
image is recorded as an interlaced scan signal (60i (DSR-
450WS) or 50i (DSR-450WSP)).) Also for the DSR-
450WS, a 24P mode makes it possible to record film-like
• ECS
The ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode allows you to adjust
the shutter speed more precisely. You can set shutter speed
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Features
to a value close to the scan frequency of a computer
display, so that the horizontal band and flicker that appear
when recording a computer display can be reduced.
• Slow shutter (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
A slow shutter function allows you to set the exposure time
longer than 1 frame. By doing so, sensitivity is improved
dramatically. Also, dreamlike images using the
afterimages can be shot.
VTR features
Standard-size and mini-size DVCAM cassettes
Equipped with a tape drive with an original Sony
mechanism, this camcorder can use both standard-size
DVCAM cassettes (a standard cassette that can record a
maximum of 180 minutes in DVCAM mode) and mini-
size DVCAM cassettes (a small cassette that is convenient
to carry and store). Both can be used without an adaptor.
Setting of multiple gamma curves
(DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
Compatible with DV recording (SP mode)
Setting of multiple gamma curves is possible using a
menu. You can shoot using image tones that suit your
purpose, such as making film-like images.
In addition to recording in DVCAM mode, this camcorder
can record in the same DV mode that is widely available in
consumer-use camcorders. (Only recording in SP mode is
available. LP mode is not available for either recording or
playback.) Recording in DV format allows a longer
recording time, 270 minutes for a DVCAM 180-minute
tape. This helps to reduce tape-changing time and the risk
of missing important scenes when shooting a long event.
Dual zebra pattern display
Two types of zebra patterns can be set at independent
display levels. They can be used in various ways; for
example, one can be set to the brightness level of the main
objects, and the other can be set to a higher brightness
level.
PCM digital audio
For tapes recorded in DVCAM mode, recording/playback
can be set to audio lock mode. You can choose between the
two-channel recording mode (with a sampling frequency
of 48 kHz) or the four-channel recording mode (with a
sampling frequency of 32 kHz, records only CH-1 and CH-
2 on this camcorder).
Video light connector
A video light connector (maximum 50 W) and control
switch are provided. You can set the switch to turn the light
on and off automatically as you start and stop the VTR.
Remote control connectors
(DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
Instead of making settings using menus, detailed settings
of the camcorder can be made using an optional RM-B150
or B750 remote control unit connected to the camcorder.
*
(i.LINK) DV OUT connector
This camcorder has an (i.LINK) DV OUT connector.
You can connect other DVCAM/DV recorders or i.LINK
(DV) compatible non-linear editing equipment supporting
a digital signal interface without degradation. Connecting
external VTR equipment allows you to back up recordings
to avoid missing any scenes by mistake. Also, you can set
the REC TRIGGER switch to suit your needs and you can
control the VTR sections of the camcorder and any
external equipment independently.
High-capacity BP-GL95 Battery Pack
The camcorder supports the information battery function.
When using a BP-GL65/GL95 Battery Pack, more
accurate and detailed information on remaining battery
power is displayed in the viewfinder.
High-functionality DXF-801 Viewfinder
The supplied DXF-801 Viewfinder has the following
features.
• High resolution (600 TV lines of horizontal resolution)
• A DISPLAY switch that can turn the character display
on and off
• A light for the lens control elements
• A large-diameter eye cup with a flip-up mechanism for
viewing with the eye apart from it
• A peaking potentiometer for vertical and horizontal
detail control
* “i.LINK” and
are trademarks.
VBS video input signal (DSR-450WS/450WSP
only)
By installing an optional CBK-SC01 Composite Input
Board, the camcorder can input and record an external
analog video signal. This is useful for pool coverage, etc.
Interval Rec function
Using the Interval Rec function, you can create time-lapse
videos. This is useful for various specialized projects, such
as time-lapse recording of plant growth, etc.
• A tough, die-cast aluminium body
• Automatic aspect ratio switching between 16:9 and 4:3
(DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
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Features
Location and Function of Parts
Front view
5 VF connector
6 Lens mount
7 FILTER selector
8 ZEBRA button
1 Lens mount cap
9 ASSIGN 1/2 switches
2 LENS connector
0 Lens locking lever
qa MENU knob
qs SHUTTER switch
3 REC button
4 AUTO W/B BAL switch
qd AUDIO LEVEL knob
a Lens mount cap
d AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/black balance
adjustment) switch
Activates the white/black balance automatic adjustment
When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for
protection from dust.
functions.
WHT: Adjusts the white balance automatically. If the
white balance setting is stored in the corresponding
memory.
b LENS connector (12-pin)
Connect the lens cable. Contact your Sony representative
for more information about the lens you can use.
BLK: Adjusts the black set and black balance
automatically.
c REC (recording start) button
Press to start recording. Press it again to stop recording.
The effect is exactly the same as that of the VTR button on
the lens. When the REC SWITCH function is assigned to
the ASSIGN switch on the FUNCTION 1 page of the
OPERATION menu, you can use the switch as the REC
button.
e VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)
Connect the supplied DXF-801 Viewfinder.
f Lens mount (special bayonet mount)
Attach the lens.
You can select the recording format for the video signal
from either DVCAM mode or DV-SP mode on the VTR
MODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
g FILTER selector
Selects the most appropriate filter to match the light source
illuminating the subject. When this selector is used with
appears on the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds.
In the recording pause state, the camcorder waits for a
certain period of time in the standby-on mode and then
automatically switches to standby-off mode. This length of
the standby-on period with no operation can be set to
either 1 minute, 3 minutes, or 5 minutes on the VTR MODE
page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
FILTER selector setting and examples of shooting
conditions
FILTER selector setting Examples of shooting
conditions
1 (CLEAR)
Studio halogen lighting
(incandescent)
2 (1/4 ND)
Cloudy or rainy outdoor shooting,
or to reduce the depth of field*
3 (1/16 ND)
4 (1/64 ND)
Sunlight
To reduce the depth of field in
sunlight
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Location and Function of Parts
* The range over which the subject is sharply in focus. Thus, “reducing the
depth of field” means that the range is reduced as well, and “increasing the
depth of field” means that it is increasing as well.
k MENU knob
Changes the page selection or a setting within the menu.
For details about how to use the MENU knob, see “Basic
h ZEBRA button
Press to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the
viewfinder screen.
l SHUTTER switch
The zebra pattern is factory set to indicate picture areas
where the video level is approximately 70%. However, on
the VF SETTING page of the OPERATION menu, you
can change the setting so that areas where the video level
is 100% and above also displayed at the same time.
Set to ON to use the electronic shutter. Flick to SEL to
switch the shutter speed or shutter mode setting within the
range previously set with the menu. When this switch is
operated, the new setting appears on the setting change/
adjustment progress message display area for about 3
seconds.
For details, see “Setting the viewfinder” on page 100.
For details about the shutter speed and shutter mode
i ASSIGN 1/2 switches
You can assign the desired functions on the FUNCTION 1
page of the OPERATION menu.
m AUDIO LEVEL knob
Adjusts the channel 1 audio input level manually. You can
invalidate the setting of this knob in the F AUDIO VOL
item on the AUDIO page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN
j Lens locking lever
After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate the lens
mount ring with this lever to lock the lens in position.
Right side view
Front section
1 5600K button
6 MONITOR knob
7 ALARM knob
2 LIGHT switch
8 LCD monitor
3 OUTPUT/DCC switch
9 MENU switch
4 GAIN switch
0 WHITE BAL switch
5 POWER switch
a 5600K button
AUTO: When the POWER switch of the video light is in
the on position, the video light is turned on
automatically while the camcorder is recording.
MAN: You can turn the video light on or off manually,
using its own switch.
Press to lit the button and switch the standard color
temperature for shooting to 5600K. Use this button for
outdoor shooting in daytime or shooting under lighting
with higher temperature. While setting the wide-band
white balance, the button does not function.
Note
b LIGHT switch
• When this switch is set to AUTO, at the beginning of the
recording, the picture is recorded even though the
lighting may fluctuate until the video light comes on. If
the beginning of the recording is important, you should
Determines how a video light connected to the LIGHT
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Location and Function of Parts
set this switch to MAN. However, when using the
interval recording mode, the video light is automatically
turned on immediately before recording starts.
• To ensure proper operation of the video light, Sony
recommends the use of the battery pack BP-GL65,
BP-GL95, or BP-L60S with the camcorder.
g ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knob
Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via
the built-in speaker or earphones. Turning this knob to the
minimum setting mutes the alarm tone.
ALARM
Minimum
Maximum
c OUTPUT /DCC (output signal/dynamic contrast
control) switch
Switches the video signal, which is output to the VTR part,
viewfinder, and video monitor from the camera part,
between the following two.
h LCD monitor
Displays VTR-related warnings, remaining battery
capacity, remaining tape capacity, audio levels, time data,
and so on.
BARS: Outputs the color bar signal.
CAM: Outputs the video signal from the camera. When
this is selected, you can switch DCC* on and off.
* DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control): Against a very bright background
with the iris opening adjusted to the subject, objects in the background will
be lost in the glare. The DCC function will suppress the high intensity and
restore much of the lost detail and is particularly effective in the following
cases.
i MENU switch
When flicking toward ON, the USER menu is displayed.
When flicking toward STATUS, the status of the
camcorder (of current settings) is displayed.
•
•
•
Shooting people in the shade on a sunny day
Shooting a subject indoors, against a background through a window
Any high contrast scene
OUTPUT: BARS, DCC: OFF
A color bar signal is output and the DCC circuit does not
operate. Use this setting to adjust the video monitor, to
record the color bar signal, etc.
j WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch
Controls adjustment of the white balance.
PRST: Adjusts the color temperature to the preset value.
Use this setting when you have no time to adjust the
white balance.
OUTPUT: CAM, DCC: OFF
The video signal from the camera is output, and
OUTPUT
the DCC circuit does not operate.
BARS
CAM
pushed to WHT, the white balance is automatically
adjusted according to the current position of the
stored in either memory A or memory B. There are
two memories for each CC filter, allowing a total of
eight adjustments to be stored. When this switch is set
to A or B, the camcorder automatically adjusts itself
to the stored value corresponding to the current
settings of this switch and the FILTER selector.
You can use the AUTO W/B BAL switch even when
ATW* is in use.
B (ATW): When this switch is set to B and WHITE
SWITCH <B> is set to ATW on the FUNCTION 2
page of the OPERATION menu, ATW is activated.
When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears
on the setting change/adjustment progress message
display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3
seconds. You can assign the ATW function to the
ASSIGN switch on the FUNCTION 1 page of the
OPERATION menu.
OUTPUT: CAM, DCC: ON
The video signal from the camera is output, and
the DCC circuit operates.
OFF
ON
DCC
d GAIN switch
Switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the
lighting conditions during shooting. The gains
corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be selected
in the menu. (The factory settings are L = 0 dB, M = 9 dB,
and H = 18 dB.)
When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on
the setting change/adjustment progress message display
area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds.
For details, see “Setting gain values for the GAIN switch
e POWER switch
Turns the main power supply on and off.
f MONITOR (monitor volume adjustment) knob
Controls the volume of the sound other than the warning
tone that is output via the built-in speaker or earphones.
Turning this knob to the minimum setting mutes the audio
output.
For details about how to assign the function to the ASSIGN
switches, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches”
* ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance): The white balance of the picture
being shot is adjusted automatically for varying lighting conditions.
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Location and Function of Parts
Left side of the LCD monitor
1 LCD button
2 RESET button
3 DISPLAY button
4 DISP SEL button
a LCD button
Controls the LCD monitor. Each time pressing this button,
the setting changes as follows.
d DISP SEL (display selection) button
Each time pressing this button, the display in the LCD
monitor changes as follows.
L: The LCD monitor is adjusted for viewing indoors.
H: The LCD monitor is adjusted for viewing outdoors.
OFF: The LCD monitor is turned off.
CHAR: Displays video with superimposed text. With the
MENU switch set to STATUS, also display
camcorder status indications similar to those
displayed in the viewfinder.
b RESET (counter reset) button
MONI: Displays video without superimposed text.
STATUS: Displays counter, warnings, audio levels, etc.
Resets the display of the time data when the LCD monitor
display is set to STATUS with the DISP SEL button.
According to the settings of the PRESET/REGEN/
Settings of the button and the To reset
switch
DISPLAY button: COUNTER
Counter to 0:00:00
DISPLAY button: TC
PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK
switch: PRESET
Time code to
00:00:00:00
F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET
DISPLAY button: U-BIT
PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK
switch: PRESET
User bit data* to 00 00
00 00
F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET
* One of the time code bits recorded on a tape can be used to record the
necessary information for the user.
c DISPLAY (counter display toggle) button
Each time this button is pressed, the counter display
section changes as follows. This setting is activated only
when the LCD monitor display is set to STATUS with the
DISP SEL button.
COUNTER: Displays the elapsed recording/playback
time.
TC: Displays time code.
U-BIT: Displays user bit data.
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Location and Function of Parts
Rear section
1 PLAY button
and indicator
2 REW button
REW
REV
PLAY
FWD
F FWD
STOP
4 F FWD button and indicator
and indicator
5 STOP button
EDIT
SEARCH
3 EDIT SEARCH
+FWD/–REV
buttons
6 WARNING indicator
7 TAPE indicator
8 Built-in speaker
9 AUDIO adjustment cover
0 EARPHONE jack
a PLAY button and indicator
For details about the meaning of the lights displayed, see
Press to view a playback image using the viewfinder or a
LCD monitor. The indicator lights during playback.
Pressing this button again during playback pauses the
playback, showing a still image. At this time, the indicator
flashes. This camcorder is capable of color-image search at
approximately nine-times (NTSC system) or eleven-times
(PAL system) normal playback speed, making it easy to
check recorded material. To use the color-image search,
press and hold the REW or F FWD button during
playback. While the button is pressed, the PLAY indicator
and the REW or F FWD indicator light.
g TAPE indicator
Lights up as below depending on the situation.
Continuous: When the cassette is in the camcorder.
Blinking: While the cassette is loading or ejecting.
Lights-out: When the cassette is not in the camcorder.
h Built-in speaker
The speaker can be used to monitor E-E sound during
*
recording, and playback sound during playback. The
speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings.
If you connect earphones to the EARPHONE jack, the
speaker is automatically muted.
b REW button and indicator
Rewinds the tape. The indicator lights while the tape is
being rewound.
* E-E: Abbreviation of “Electric-to-Electric.” In E-E mode, video and audio
signals input to the camcorder are output after passing through internal
electric circuits only. This can be used to check input signals.
c EDIT SEARCH +FWD/–REV buttons
Press these buttons in recording pause mode or in stop
mode to find the next recording start point quickly. You
can search in playback while pressing either of these
buttons, or you can search by frame when pressing the
button and releasing it immediately. If you do not operate
the camcorder for about three seconds after releasing the
buttons, the camcorder will enter the REC standby mode at
the point where the buttons were released.
For information about alarms, see “Operation Warnings”
i AUDIO adjustment cover
Open to reveal the audio setting switches (page 14) and
make audio adjustments.
j EARPHONE jack (monaural)
d F FWD button and indicator
Fast forwards the tape. The indicator lights while the tape
is being fast forwarded.
Plugging earphones, and you can monitor the E-E sound
during recording and playback sound during playback.
When an alarm is indicated, you can hear the alarm sound
through the earphones. Plugging earphones into the jack
automatically cuts off the sound from built-in speaker.
e STOP button
Stops playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding the tape.
f WARNING indicator
Lights up or blinks when an abnormality occurs in the
VTR section.
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Location and Function of Parts
Operation panel under the AUDIO adjustment cover
5 Arrow key
1 MONITOR OUT
CHARACTER switch
AUDIO LEVEL
2 MONITOR SELECT
CH-1
MIX
ON
OFF
6 AUDIO LEVEL controls
switch
CH-2
MONITOR MONITOR OUT
SELECT CHARACTER
7 F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch
PRESET
REGEN
CLOCK
F-RUN
SET
R-RUN
AUTO
MANUAL
8 AUDIO SELECT switches
3 PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK
AUDIO SELECT
switch
CH-1
CH-1
LITHIUM BATT
REC
TRIGGER
FRONT MIC
LOW OUT
AUDIO IN
PARALLEL
INT ONLY
EXT ONLY
FRONT
WRR
REAR
9 AUDIO IN switches
ON
OFF
4 Lithium battery compartment
0 REC TRIGGER switch
qa FRONT MIC LOW CUT switch
a MONITOR OUT (monitor output) CHARACTER
when the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches (see
below) are set to MANUAL.
switch
Selects to superimpose text information on the monitor
output.
g F-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/recording run)
switch
b MONITOR SELECT (audio monitor selection)
switch
Selects audio output via the built-in speaker or earphones.
CH-1: Channel 1 audio
MIX: Mixed audio (channels 1 and 2)
CH-2: Channel 2 audio
Selects the operating mode for the internal time code
generator. The operating mode is set as explained below,
depending on the position of the switch.
F-RUN: Time code keeps advancing, regardless of the
operating state of the VTR. Use this setting when
synchronizing the time code with an external time
code.
c PRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/CLOCK switch
Selects whether to set a new time code or to utilize the
existing time code.
SET: Sets the time code or user bits.
R-RUN: The time code value advances only during
recording. Use this setting to have a consecutive time
code on the tape.
PRESET: Records a new time code.
REGEN: Records time code continuous with the existing
time code recorded on the tape. Regardless of the
setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch, the
camcorder operates in R-RUN mode.
CLOCK: Records time code synchronized to the internal
clock. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-
RUN switch, the camcorder operates in F-RUN mode.
h AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel 1/2
adjustment method selection) switches
Select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio
channels 1 and 2.
d Lithium battery compartment
Attach the supplied CR2032 Lithium Battery.
AUTO: Automatic adjustment
MANUAL: Manual adjustment
Details on how to attach the lithium battery, see
27.
e Arrow key
Sets the time code and the user bit. Push the key towards
left or right so that the digit you want to change flashes.
Pushing the key upward increases the value of the flashing
digit, and pushing it downward decreases the value.
f AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel 1/2
recording level) controls
If the audio is input via the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2
connectors, adjusts the audio levels of channels 1 and 2
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Location and Function of Parts
i AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel 1/2 input
selection) switches
• Audio fade-in/fade-out
Select either ON or OFF.
Select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio
channels 1 and 2. The audio input is sourced as explained
below based on the position of the switches.
FRONT: The microphone connected to the MIC IN (+48
V) connector (page 16)
WRR: A WRR-855 UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit (not
supplied)
REAR: Audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN
CH-1/CH-2 connectors (page 18)
j REC TRIGGER (external VTR trigger) switch
Sets the function of the REC button on the camcorder or
the VTR button on the lens when an external VTR is
18). Set this switch to INT ONLY when you need to do cut
editing or dubbing using the (i.LINK) DV OUT
connector.
PARALLEL: Operates both internal and external VTRs
simultaneously.
The following settings can be made on the AUDIO page of
the MAINTENANCE menu.
INT ONLY: Operates the internal VTR only. External
VTR operation is performed locally.
• Audio recording format
EXT ONLY: Operates the external VTR only.
Select either Fs48K or 32K.
• Audio reference level
Select either –12 dB or –20 dB (DSR-400/450WS), –12
dB or –18 dB (DSR-400P/450WSP).
k FRONT MIC LOW CUT switch
Set to ON to insert a high-pass filter in the microphone
circuit, reducing wind noise. Normally leave the switch in
the OFF position.
Left and upper view
Front section
1 Accessory shoe
4 Shoulder strap fitting
2 ASSIGN 3/4 switches
5 Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring
6 Viewfinder fitting shoe
3 Viewfinder front-to-
back position locking
knob
7 LIGHT connector
8 MIC IN connector
9 Fitting for optional microphone
holder
a Accessory shoe
Attach an optional accessory such as a video light (page
33).
c Viewfinder front-to-back position locking knob
Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of the
b ASSIGN 3/4 switches
You can assign the desired functions on the FUNCTION 1
d Shoulder strap fitting
page of the OPERATION menu.
e Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring
Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of the
For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN
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Location and Function of Parts
f Viewfinder fitting shoe
Attach the DXF-801 Viewfinder.
h MIC IN (microphone input) (+48V) connector
(XLR type, 3-pin, female)
Connect the supplied microphone to this connector. A
microphone other than the one supplied may also be
connected as long as it can operate with power source
supplied by external equipment. The power (+48 V) is
supplied via this connector.
g LIGHT (video light) connector (2-pin, female)
A video light with a maximum power consumption of 50
W, such as the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent can
i Fitting for optional microphone holder
Rear section
1 Attachment shoe for large
viewfinder
4 EJECT switch and tape indicator
5 Cassette lid
6 Shoulder pad
7 TC IN connector
2 GENLOCK IN connector
3 MONITOR OUT connector
8 TC OUT connector
a Attachment shoe for large viewfinder
c MONITOR OUT connector
Outputs a composite video signal for a video monitor.
Depending on menu settings, menus, time code, and shot
data can be superimposed on the image on the monitor.
can also be used to synchronize the time code of an
external VTR with the time code of the camcorder.
b GENLOCK IN connector (BNC type)
Use for the following two purposes.
• For DSR-400/400P/450WS/450WSP: Inputs a
reference signal when the camcorder is to be genlocked
or when time code is to be synchronized with external
equipment. Use the GENLOCK page of the
MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock H-phase
(phase of horizontal sync signal) and the sub-carrier
phase.
• For DSR-450WS/450WSP only: Inputs an external
video signal. Installing a CBK-SC01 Composite Input
Board allows you to record external analog composite
video signals input via this connector. Non-standard
video signals, such as VHS, cannot be recorded.
d EJECT switch and tape indicator (inside the
cassette lid)
Press to eject a cassette when the power is supplied to the
camcorder. The indicator lights up as below.
Continuous: When the cassette is in the camcorder.
Blinking: While the cassette is loading or ejecting.
Lights-out: When the cassette is not in the camcorder.
e Cassette lid
Slide the OPEN lever on the top of the camcorder to open
For details, see “Recording Analog Composite Signals
the lid. Press the side of the lid to close it.
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Location and Function of Parts
f Shoulder pad
g TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC type)
To synchronize the time code of the camcorder to an
external time code, connect the camcorder to the external
equipment with the reference time code using this
connector.
You can move the shoulder pad forwards or backwards by
raising up the shoulder pad locking lever. Do this to ensure
the best balance when shooting with the camcorder on
your shoulder.
For details about how to adjust the pad, see “Adjusting the
h TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC type)
To synchronize the time code of an external VTR to that of
the camcorder, connect the camcorder to the reference
time code input connector of the external VTR using this
connector.
For details about the time code, see “To set the time code”
Rear view
1 TALLY indicator
2 TALLY switch
3 Battery attachment interface
4 DC IN connector
5 “Memory Stick” slot
9 WRR connector
6 REMOTE connector
(DSR-450WS/
450WSP only)
0
i.LINK (DV OUT) connector
7 DC OUT 12 V connector
qa AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors
8 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors
qs VIDEO OUT connector (DSR-
and input selection switches
450WS/450WSP only)
a TALLY (back tally) indicator (red)
For details about how to attach the battery and AC
information about attaching a synthesized tuner, see
Lights up during recording. It will not light if the TALLY
switch (see below) is set to OFF. This indicator also blinks
REC/TALLY indicator in the viewfinder.
Note
For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the
camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the following
battery packs: BP-GL65, BP-GL95, and BP-L60S.
b TALLY switch
Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator (see above)
function.
d DC IN connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male)
To operate the camcorder using an AC power supply,
connect an AC-550 AC Adaptor with the DC output cable
supplied with the adaptor.
c Battery attachment interface
Attach a BP-GL65/GL95/L60S battery pack. Furthermore,
by attaching an AC-DN10 AC Adaptor, you can operate
the camcorder using an AC power supply.
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Location and Function of Parts
e “Memory Stick” slot
i WRR connector (7-pin)
Connect a CA-WR855 Camera Adaptor with attached
WRR-855 UHF Synthesizer Tuner.
j
(i.LINK) DV OUT connector (6-pin, IEEE1394
compliant)
“Memory Stick”
access indicator
“Memory Stick”
Connect to a device supporting the DV format or a
computer, using i.LINK cable (DV cable).
Insert a “Memory Stick”. The “Memory Stick” access
indicator lights up when the “Memory Stick” is being
accessed for reading or writing.
Notes
• If video and audio signals from an external device
connected to the (i.LINK) DV OUT connector are not
output, disconnect the i.LINK cable (DV cable) and then
reconnect it, making sure that it is firmly seated.
For details about how to insert a “Memory Stick”, see “To
• When you connect the camcorder and other equipment,
such as a hard disk drive, with an i.LINK interface to a
computer with i.LINK connectors, turn off the power of
the computer, the other equipment, and the camcorder
before connecting them using the i.LINK cable (DV
cable). If a bus-powered type* hard disk drive or similar
equipment is connected while the computer is powered
on, electric current flows into the camcorder because of
the high voltage caused by the load shift of the computer
power, and this may cause a malfunction.
For details about the types of “Memory Stick”, see “About
Note
Do not remove a “Memory Stick” while the “Memory
Stick” access indicator is lit. Doing so may cause a loss of
data.
f REMOTE connector (8-pin) (DSR-450WS/
450WSP only)
Connect a RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit, which
* Equipment that can be powered through i.LINK cable (DV cable)
makes it possible to control the camcorder remotely.
k AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 (audio output channel 1/
2) connectors (pin jacks)
Output the sound being recorded or played back. Connect
to a stereo amplifier or video monitor’s audio input
connectors.
g DC OUT 12 V (DC power output) connector (4-pin,
female)
Supplies power for a WRR-861/862 UHF Synthesizer
Tuner (optional) (maximum 0.2 A).
Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF
synthesizer tuner.
l VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type)
(DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
Outputs a composite video signal for a video monitor.
With a video monitor connected to this connector, you can
monitor the picture being shot by the camera or the picture
played back by the VTR. When synchronizing the time
code of an external VTR with that of the camcorder,
connect this connector to the GEN LOCK IN connector of
the external VTR. By installing the CBK-SD01 SDI
Output Board (optional), you can output an SDI signal
(supporting embedded audio and the EDH function) from
this connector. To switch the composite video signal
output to SDI signal output, use the menu.
h AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (audio input channel 1/2)
connectors (XLR-3 pin, female) and input selection
switches
Connect other audio equipment or external microphone.
Set the input selection switches as shown below according
to the microphone or equipment.
MIC +48V ON (right position): For connecting to a 48 V
microphone
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
For details on how to select the output signal, see
Note
If MIC +48V ON is selected for a microphone other than
48 V microphone, the microphone may be damaged.
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Location and Function of Parts
Lens
VCL-917BY Zoom Lens (DSR-400K/400PK only)
8 Iris ring
1 F.f adjustment ring and F.f fixing knob
2 MACRO selector
9 RET button
0 Motorized zoom lever
3 Zoom ring
qa Iris mode selector
4 Focus ring
Lens hood
qs Instant automatic iris
adjustment button
5 ZOOM selector
qd VTR button
6 Focal servo module connector
7 Zoom remote control connector
qf MACRO ring
a F.f (flange focal length) adjustment ring and F.f
fixing knob
For details of the lens remote control unit, please contact
Fuji Photo Optical Co., Ltd. (FUJINON)
F.f adjustment ring: To adjust the flange focal length,
loosen the F.f fixing knob, then turn the ring (page
28).
h Iris ring
Turn this ring for manual iris control. Set the Iris mode
F.f fixing knob: Fixes the F.f adjustment ring.
selector (see below) to the M position beforehand.
b MACRO (close-up) selector
Turn the MACRO ring while pressing and holding this
button for close-up work.
i RET (return) button
Use to check the recorded image. When the internal VTR
is in recording pause mode, press this button to review the
last few seconds of the recording in the viewfinder
(recording review).
c Zoom ring
Turn this ring for direct manual zoom control. Set the
ZOOM selector (see below) to the M position beforehand.
d Focus ring
Turn this ring to focus the lens on the subject.
j Motorized zoom lever
Press further to increase the zoom speed. Press only
e ZOOM selector
Selects the mode of zoom operation.
S: Power zoom
slightly to decrease the zoom speed.
k Iris mode selector
This selects the mode of iris operation.
A: Automatic iris
M: Manual zoom
f Focal servo module connector
M: Manual iris
Attach a servo module to drive focal adjustment.
l Instant automatic iris adjustment button
While using manual iris control, press to switch
temporarily to automatic iris control setting. Automatic
control is maintained as long as you hold the button down.
g Zoom remote control connector (8-pin)
Connect an optional lens remote control unit for remote
control of zooming.
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Location and Function of Parts
m VTR button
This button starts and stops recording on the VTR. Press it
n MACRO (close-up) ring
For close-up, turn this ring while holding the MACRO
once to start recording, and once more to stop.
selector down.
In the recording pause state, the camcorder waits for a
certain period of time in the standby-on mode and then
automatically switches to standby-off mode. This length of
the standby-on period with no operation can be set to
either 1 minute, 3 minutes, or 5 minutes on the VTR MODE
page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
DXF-801 Viewfinder
6 TALLY indicator
7 REC/TALLY indicators
1 Eyepiece focusing knob
TALLY REC BATT
8 BATT indicator
2 Stopper
9 GAIN UP indicator
Microphone fixing screw
Microphone holder
SHUTTER
GAIN UP
0 SHUTTER indicator
Microphone
Eye cup
3 PEAKING control
qa Tally lamp
4 CONTRAST
qs Eyepiece release catch
control
qd BRIGHT control
5 LIGHT switch and light
qf Viewfinder connector
HIGH LOW OFF
qg TALLY switch
LIGHT
qh DISPLAY switch
c PEAKING control
Adjusts the outline intensity of the viewfinder image (page
Note
You can switch the scan size of the DXF-801 in
accordance with the aspect ratio selected on the camera or
camcorder. It operates in 4:3 mode when connected to the
DSR-400/400P. It operates in either 4:3 or 16:9 mode
when connected to the DSR-450WS/450WSP.
30).
d CONTRAST control
e LIGHT switch and light
The light lights the lens and the switch controls the light as
follows.
a Eyepiece focusing knob
Adjusts the viewfinder focus to match your eyesight (page
30).
HIGH: Brighter
LOW: Darker
OFF: Turns the light off.
b Stopper
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Location and Function of Parts
f TALLY (tally) indicator (green)
Flashes when the camcorder is in Interval Rec mode.
Flashing quickens while you are shooting in Interval Rec
mode.
Status display on the viewfinder
screen
The viewfinder screen displays not only the video picture
but also characters and messages indicating the camcorder
settings and operating status, a center marker, a safety zone
marker, etc.
For details on Interval Rec mode, see “Time-Lapse Video
When the MENU switch is set to OFF and the DISPLAY
switch is set to ON, the items for which an ON setting was
made in the VF DISP 1 page of the OPERATION menu or
with related switches are displayed at the top and bottom
of the screen.
The messages that give details of the settings and
adjustment progress and results can also be made to appear
for about 3 seconds while settings are being changed,
during adjustment, and after adjustment.
g REC/TALLY (recording/tally) indicators (red)
Functions as follows.
• Flashes from the time when you press the REC button on
the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens until
recording starts, then stay on continuously during
recording.
The lower indicator can also function by setting in the
For details about the display item selection, see “Selecting
the display items” on page 98. For details about setting
change and adjustment progress messages, see “Display
progress messages” on page 99. For details about marker
h BATT (battery) indicator (red)
Lights up when the battery capacity is low.
i GAIN UP indicator (orange)
Lights up when the gain is 3 dB or more.
j SHUTTER indicator (red)
Layout of the status display on the
viewfinder screen
All items that can be displayed on the viewfinder screen
are shown below.
k Tally lamp
When the TALLY switch (see below) is in the ON
position, this operates in the same way as the REC/TALLY
indicators.
EX
REC
3. 2K
PARA
16. 0V
DC IN
l Eyepiece release catch
To view the viewfinder screen directly, press to hinge up
the eyepiece.
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m BRIGHT (brightness) control
WHITE NG
LEVEL TOO HIGH
TCG 00 : 00 : 00 : 00
LOW LIGHT
EXT
IV
DVCAM
n Viewfinder connector (20-pin)
D5600
1
15-10 F5.6
W:A
0dB 1/1000
o TALLY switch
Set to the ON position to use the tally lamp.
6, 7, wa, ws, and wd appear only when color bars are displayed.
p DISPLAY switch
a VTR operation indicators
Set to OFF when you want to remove the character data
from the viewfinder and the monitor connected to the
VTR operation is displayed as follows:
REC1: The internal VTR is operating.
REC2: The external VTR connected to the (i.LINK)
DV OUT connecter is operating.
1
REC : Both the internal VTR and the external VTR
2
connected to the (i.LINK) DV OUT connector are
operating.
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Location and Function of Parts
b Trigger mode
k Iris setting/auto iris override
PARA: Operates both internal and external VTRs.
INT: Operates the internal VTR only.
EXT: Operates the external VTR only.
Indicates the F value (iris setting) of the lens.
Also, the auto iris override is displayed using two squares
which appear in the upper and lower parts respectively.
c Extender
“EX” is displayed when a lens extender is used.
l Remaining tape capacity
Indicates the remaining tape recording time (in minutes) of
the VTR.
d Color temperature
Indicates the currently selected color temperature.
Examples of remaining tape recording time indication
e DC IN / battery voltage / remaining capacity
Indicates the battery voltage or the remaining capacity of
an attached internal battery pack, an AC adaptor, or an
external battery (a battery connected to the DC IN
connector).
When the power is supplied from an external battery, “DC
IN” appears here.
When the DISP BATT REMAIN item is set to INT on the
VF DISP 2 page of the OPERATION menu, the battery
voltage is not indicated.
Indication
F - 30
Remaining tape recording time
Full to 30 minutes
30 to 25 minutes
25 to 20 minutes
20 to 15 minutes
15 to 10 minutes
10 to 5 minutes
30 - 25
25 - 20
20 - 15
15 - 10
10 - 5
However, when the Anton Bauer intelligent battery system
or the BP-GL65/GL95 battery pack is used, the remaining
battery capacity is automatically detected and indicated in
steps of 10%.
• Until the remaining battery capacity is reduced to 40%,
the indications MAX, 90%, 80%...40% are displayed for
three seconds in the viewfinder each time the remaining
battery capacity reduces by 10%.
5 - 0
5 to 0 minutes
No display
0 minute
m Audio level
Indicates the level of audio channel 1 and channel 2. The
peak indication of the VTR level meter is related as
follows to the audio level when an 1kHz sine wave is input.
• When the remaining battery capacity is less than 40%,
the indication is displayed all the time.
• When the remaining battery capacity is less than 10% ,
the indication flashes. When the remaining battery
capacity is reduced further, the “LOW” flashes.
Audio channel 1 level
indicator
*
Audio channel 2 level
indicator
VTR level meter
indicator
* This value can be set to either 10% or 20% on the FUNCTION 2 page of
the OPERATION menu.
n Operation/error message display area
f * (Asterisk indicator)
Flashes when the color bars are displayed and is recorded
together with the color bars.
o Shutter speed
Indicates the shutter speed or the shutter mode. However,
displayed.
1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000: Shutter speed
(in seconds) in standard mode (scan mode: I)
1/40, 1/60, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000:
Shutter speed (in seconds) in standard mode (scan
mode: PsF)
ECS: In ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode
EVS: In EVS (Super Enhanced Vertical Definition
System) mode
1F to 8F, 16F (DSR-450WS/450WSP only): Number of
frames in the slow speed shutter mode
g 16:9 mode recording indicator (DSR-450WS/
450WSP only)
Indicates recording in the 16:9 mode. This indicator is
recorded together with the color bars.
h Setting change and adjustment progress message
display area
For details, see “Display modes and setting change
i EXT/IV indicator (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
Displayed when a CBK-SC01 Composite Input Board is
installed for input of external composite signals.
p Gain
j Recording format
Indicates the current recording format.
Indicates the gain of the video amplifier, as set by the
GAIN switch.
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Location and Function of Parts
q White balance memory
Indicates the currently selected white balance automatic
adjustment memory.
A: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A.
B: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to B.
P: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST
or when the preset button on an RM-B150 has been
pushed.
Status display on the LCD monitor
The following display appears when the LCD monitor
display is set to STATUS with the DISP SEL button.
T: Displayed when ATW is being used.
r Filter
Indicates the currently selected filter types.
s 5600 indicator
Appears when the electric color temperature filter function
is on.
t Time code
Indicates the elapsed recording/playback time, the time
code, user bits or other information selected by the
a Video format
Indicates the video format of the image that is currently
playing or being recorded.
DVCAM: The video format is set to DVCAM mode.
DV-SP: The video format is set to DV-SP mode.
u ID number
Indicates the ID number selected from ID 1 to ID 4 when
the color bars are displayed. The ID number is recorded
together with the color bars.
b Playback indicator
Appears during playback.
v Date and time
c Camera scan mode indicator
Indicates the date and time of recording when the color
bars are displayed, which are recorded together with the
color bars.
Indicates the camera scan mode of the image that is
currently playing back or being recorded.
• For DSR-400/450WS only
60i: 60 fields per second, interlace scan mode
30P: 30 frames per second, progressive scan mode
24P 2.3: 24 frames per second, progressive scan mode
(converted to 60i at 2-3 pulldown)
24P 2.3.3.2: 24 frame per second, progressive scan
mode (converted to 60i at 2-3-3-2 pulldown)
w Model name and serial number
Indicates the model name and serial number of the
camcorder when the color bars are displayed, which are
recorded together with the color bars.
x 16:9/4:3 mode
“16:9” or “4:3” is displayed depending on the currently
selected aspect ratio.
• For DSR-400P/450WSP only
50i: 50 fields per second, interlace scan mode
25P: 25 frames per second, progressive scan mode
Note
The 16:9 mode can be selected for the DSR-450WS/
450WSP.
Note
There may be no indication displayed when this unit
cannot identify the camera scan mode, for example, when
playing back a tape recorded with other equipment.
d Non drop-frame mode indicator (DSR-400/450WS
only)
Appears when non-drop frame mode is selected.
e External synchronization indicator
Appears when the internal time code generator is locked to
an external signal input to the TC IN connector.
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Location and Function of Parts
f Audio format
Indicates the audio format of image that is currently
g Hold indicator
Appears when the internal time code generator is stopped.
playing or being recorded.
32k: 12 bit Fs32K (4ch mode)
44.1k: 16 bit Fs44.1K (2ch mode)
48k: 16 bit Fs48K (2ch mode)
h Audio level indicators
Indicates the audio recording or playback levels of channel
1 and channel 2.
i Lithium backup battery warning
Note
Appears when the voltage of the internal lithium backup
battery (CR2032) is low. If this indication appears, replace
Recording in 16 bit Fs32K and 16 bit Fs44.1K are not
possible on the camcorder.
j Battery capacity indicator
Indication
Battery voltage
BP-L60S/L90A/L60A/L90/L60 BP-90A/NP-1B
Other batteries
17.0V or more
16.0 to 17.0V
15.0 to 16.0V
14.0 to 15.0V
13.0 to 14.0V
12.0 to 13.0V
11.0V to 12.0V
11.0V or less
BATT E [ ■■■■■■■ ] F
15.5V or more
15.1 to 15.5V
14.6 to 15.1V
13.8 to 14.6V
12.9 to 13.8V
12.0 to 12.9V
10.8 to 12.0V
10.8V or less
12.0V or more
11.7 to 12.0V
11.5 to 11.7V
11.3 to 11.5V
11.1 to 11.3V
10.9 to 11.1V
10.5 to 10.9V
10.5V or less
BATT E [ ■■■■■■ ] F
BATT E [ ■■■■■
BATT E [ ■■■■
BATT E [ ■■■
BATT E [ ■■
BATT E [ ■
] F
] F
] F
] F
] F
] F
BATT E [
Indication
Battery voltage
BP-IL75/GL65/GL95/
M100/M50, Anton Bauer
Battery System
BATT E [ ■■■■■■■ ] F
80 to 100%
70%
BATT E [ ■■■■■■■ ]
BATT E [ ■■■■■■
BATT E [ ■■■■■
BATT E [ ■■■■
BATT E [ ■■■
BATT E [ ■■
]
60%
]
50%
]
40%
]
30%
]
20%
BATT E [ ■
]
10%
BATT E [
]
0%
k Tape remaining indicator
Indication
Tape time remaining
30 minutes
TAPE E [ ■■■■■■■ ] B
TAPE E [ ■■■■■■ ] B
25 to 30 minutes
20 to 25 minutes
15 to 20 minutes
10 to 15 minutes
5 to 10 minutes
2 to 5 minutes
TAPE E [ ■■■■■
TAPE E [ ■■■■
TAPE E [ ■■■
TAPE E [ ■■
TAPE E [ ■
] B
] B
] B
] B
] B
TAPE E [ ■
] B (flashing) 0 to 2 minutes
] B (flashing) 0
TAPE E [
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Location and Function of Parts
l Warning indicators
Displays warnings when trouble with recording or
moisture condensation occurs.
Using the CD-ROM
Manual
For details, see “Operation Warnings” on page 125.
m Time counter indicator
The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operating
Instructions for the DSR-400/400P/450WS/450WSP in
English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Each press of the DISPLAY button switches displays of
time code, user bit, and counter. You can display the date
or time using the arrow key under the AUDIO adjustment
cover.
TCG: Value of time code generator
TCR: Value of time code reader
UBG: Value of user bit generator
UBR: Value of user bit reader
CNT: Counter indicator
CLK: Current time data
CD-ROM system requirements
The following are required to access the supplied CD-
ROM disc.
• Computer: PC with Intel Pentium CPU
- Installed memory: 64 MB or more
DAT: Current date
- CD-ROM drive: ×8 or faster
• Monitor: Monitor supporting resolution of 800 × 600 or
higher
TCG and UBG can be displayed when the tape is stopped
and during recording, and TCR and UBR are displayed
during playback.
• Operating system: Microsoft Windows Millennium
Edition, Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, Windows XP
Professional or Windows XP Home Edition
When these requirements are not met, access to the CD-
ROM disc may be slow, or not possible at all.
CLK can be displayed when the center of the arrow key is
pressed while TC is being displayed by pressing the
DISPLAY button.
DAT can be displayed when the center of the arrow key is
pressed while U-BIT is being displayed by pressing the
DISPLAY button.
Preparations
One of the following programs must be installed on your
computer in order to use the operation manuals contained
on the CD-ROM disc.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4.0 or higher
• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher
Note
If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from
the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/
Reading the CD-ROM manual
To read the operation manual contained on the CD-ROM
disc, do the following.
1
2
Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive.
A cover page appears automatically in your browser. If
it does not appear automatically in the browser,
double-click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM disc.
Select and click the operation manual that you want to
read.
This opens the PDF file of the operation manual.
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Using the CD-ROM Manual
Note
If you lose the CD-ROM disc or become unable to read its
content, for example because of a hardware failure, you
can purchase a new CD-ROM disc to replace one that has
been lost or damaged. Contact your Sony service
representative.
• Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and
other countries.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• Adobe, Acrobat, and Adobe Reader are trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/
or other countries.
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Using the CD-ROM Manual
Preparation
Chapter
3
Take out the lithium battery.
Attaching and Replacing
the Lithium Battery
Press down and pull out
toward you.
This camcorder uses a lithium battery to retain stored data.
When using the camcorder for the first time, be sure to
attach the supplied lithium battery (CR2032). The
camcorder will not operate correctly without this lithium
battery. After attaching the lithium battery, set the date and
time of the internal clock (see “Setting the date/time of the
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.
Notes
• Carefully read the instructions for attaching and
replacing the lithium battery. Lithium batteries can
explode if misused.
• Use only CR2032 Lithium Batteries. Other types of
lithium batteries may come loose when this camcorder is
moved. If you have difficulty finding CR2032 Lithium
Batteries, contact your Sony dealer.
Service life of the lithium battery
When the lithium battery’s voltage falls, the lithium
battery power replacement warning appears on the LCD
lithium battery ( Li CR2032) within three or four days.
The lithium battery has an average service life of about one
year.
Catch
2
Pressandpull
forward.
LITHIUM BATT
Battery cover
1
1
2
Set the POWER switch to on.
Press down the catch at the top of the battery cover and
open the cover.
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Attaching and Replacing the Lithium Battery
Adjusting the flange focal length
Preparing the Lens
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
Mounting the lens
• After changing lenses
• When during zoom operations the focus does not match
properly from telephoto to wide angle
Mount the lens using the following procedure.
For information about using the lens, refer to the
operating instructions for the lens.
1 7
4,11 2
3
Lens mount
securing rubber
3
9
8
5
6
M
1
2
Set the iris selector to the M (Manual) position.
Turn the iris ring to open it.
5
4 2 1
1
2
3
Push the lens locking lever up and remove the lens
mount cap from the lens mount.
Adjust the light or the ND filter so that an appropriate
brightness is obtained with the iris open.
Align the center slot in the lens mount with the center
pin on the lens, and insert the lens into the mount.
3
Place the supplied flange focal length adjustment test
chart at a range of about 3 meters (10 feet), and adjust
the light so that an appropriate video level is obtained
with the iris open.
Holding the lens in place, push the lens locking lever
down to mount the lens.
4
5
6
7
8
9
Loosen the F.f fixing knob.
Note
If the lens is not firmly locked, it may come off while
the camcorder is being used. This could cause a serious
accident. Make sure the lens is firmly locked. It is
recommended that the lens mount securing rubber be
put on the lens-locking lever as illustrated above.
Set the ZOOM selector to the M position.
Turn the zoom ring to the telephoto position.
Turn the focus ring so that the test chart is in focus.
Turn the zoom ring to the wide angle position.
4
5
Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector.
Note
Turn the F.f fixing ring so that the test chart is in focus.
Do not move the focusing ring.
Connecting the lens cable to the LENS connector
when the camcorder is powered may cause a
malfunction of the camcorder or the lens. Turn off the
camcorder before connecting the LENS connector.
10Repeat steps 6 to 9 until the image stays in focus from
telephoto to wide angle.
Secure the lens cable with the cable clamps.
11After adjustment, tighten the screw of the F.f fixing
knob.
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Preparing the Lens
2
Slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow
points at the matching line on the camcorder.
Preparing a Power Supply
The following power supplies are recommended for the
camcorder.
• BP-GL65/GL95/L60S Lithium-ion Battery Pack
• AC power using the AC-550, AC-DN2, AC-DN10 AC
adaptor
“LOCK” arrow
Line on the camcorder
Using a battery pack
When a BP-GL65/GL95/L60S Battery Pack is used, the
camcorder will operate continuously for the time shown
below.
To detach the battery pack
Model name
BP-GL65
BP-GL95
BP-L60S
Operating time
Approx. 180 minutes
Approx. 300 minutes
Approx. 170 minutes
Holding the button in, pull
the battery pack up.
Before use, charge the battery pack with a charger suitable
for each battery.
For details on charging procedure, refer to the battery
charger operation manual.
Notes
• During recording, playback, and loading/unloading a
tape, be careful never to remove the battery pack.
• Make sure to turn the camcorder off before changing the
battery (except when using an AC-550 and an AC-DN2/
DN10 AC adaptor together).
Note on using the battery pack
A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully recharged.
To attach the battery pack
1
Press the battery pack against the back of the
camcorder, aligning the line on the side of the battery
pack with the matching line on the camcorder.
Using an AC adaptor
To use the AC-550 AC adaptor
Connect the camcorder to the AC power supply through an
AC-550 AC Adaptor as shown in the following figure, and
turn the POWER switch of the AC-550 on.
BP-GL65/GL95/L60S
Align these lines.
to an AC power source
Power switch on
Back of the camcorder
AC Adaptor
DC OUT
AC-550
DC IN
DC output cable (supplied with the AC-550)
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Preparing a Power Supply
To use the AC-DN10 AC adaptor
Mount an AC-DN10 on the camcorder in the same way as
a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply.
The AC-DN10 can supply up to 100 W of power.
Adjusting the Viewfinder
Depending on the eyesight of the operator — whether
longsighted or shortsighted — the optimal position of the
viewfinder image varies. Adjusting brightness, contrast,
and so on, improves the visibility of the viewfinder screen.
Although these adjustments may make the viewfinder
image clearer, they have no effect on the output video
signal from the camcorder.
to an AC power source
Fitting the viewfinder
Avoiding breaks in operation due to
an exhausted battery
Remove any microphone from the viewfinder beforehand.
When the battery pack is becoming exhausted, you can
perform battery replacement without causing a break to the
camcorder operation by using an AC adaptor.
1
Slide the viewfinder into the holder on the camera,
then tighten the viewfinder left-to-light position fixing
ring.
1
2
Turn the AC-550 AC adaptor on.
Viewfinderleft-to-right
position fixing ring
Connect an AC-550 AC Adaptor to an AC power
source, then connect it to the DC IN connector of the
The power source switches automatically from the
battery pack to the AC adaptor connected to the DC IN
connector.
Note
There may be some noise on the video signal at the
time of power source switching.
2
Connect the viewfinder connector to the VF
connector.
3
Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.
VF connector
Note
Push the connector all the way into the VF connector.
To remove the viewfinder
Reverse the fitting procedure. Please note that you should
slide the viewfinder out while pulling the viewfinder
stopper up.
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Adjusting the Viewfinder
image for your eyesight. The adjustment range is from –3
to 0 diopters.
Using an optional part of the DXF-801 allows you to
modify the adjustment range to –2 to +1 diopters or – 0.5
to +3 diopters.
To use the camcorder with your left eye
By fitting a left eye adaptor to the DXF-801, you can use
the camcorder with your left eye to the viewfinder.
Note
For details, consult your Sony dealer.
You cannot stow the camcorder in the carrying case with
the left-eye adaptor attached.
To adjust contrast and brightness
Carry out these adjustments with the color bars displayed.
For details, consult your Sony dealer.
1
2
Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to the BARS position.
The color bars appear in the viewfinder.
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.
Watching the color bars, turn the CONTRAST and
BRIGHT controls to adjust the contrast and
brightness.
3
Return the OUTPUT/DCC switch to its original
position.
Viewfinder left-to-right position
fixing ring
To adjust the outline emphasis
Turning the PEAKING control changes the degree of
outline emphasis in the viewfinder image, to make
focusing easier.
Viewfinder front-to-back
position locking knob
Attaching a 5-inch electronic
viewfinder
You can attach an optional DXF-51 (5-inch) Electronic
Viewfinder. To attach it, an Accessory Shoe Kit (part
number A-8274-968-B) is required.
Adjusting the eyepiece focus and
the screen (brightness, contrast,
and outline emphasis)
For details, contact your Sony dealer.
BRIGHT control
Eyepiece focusing
Remove the cover of the grip and attach the shoe and
stopper screw (of the Accessory Shoe Kit).
knob
CONTRAST control
Guide
Fixing ring
VF Cable
PEAKING control
Shoe*
Stopper screw*
OUTPUT/DCC switch
* Supplied with the Accessory Shoe Kit
To adjust the eyepiece focus
First focus the image with the lens, then adjust the
eyepiece focusing knob to get the clearest viewfinder
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Adjusting the Viewfinder
Using the Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Shoulder
Pad Position
1
Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting.
You can shift the shoulder pad backward or forward by up
to 35 mm (1 7/16 inches). This adjustment helps you get the
best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your
shoulder.
g
1,3
Pull up the strap to lock
the fitting.
Clip
Bottom of the
camcorder
2
Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the
other side of the grip in the same way.
Shoulder pad
2
1
2
3
Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to
unlock the shoulder pad.
Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is
in the most convenient position.
Bring down the lever to lock the shoulder pad in the
selected position.
To remove the shoulder strap
g
Pull in the direction of the arrow
while pressing here.
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Using the Shoulder Strap
Fitting to a Tripod
Using a Video Light
First fit the VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod, then
mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.
You can use the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent for
this camcorder. Use a video light powered by 12 V with
maximum power consumption of 50 W.
• If you connect the video light to the LIGHT connector on
the camcorder and set the LIGHT switch to AUTO, you
can turn the light on and off automatically as you start
and stop the VTR operation.
• The output of the video light connector on the camcorder
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.
VCT-U14 Tripod
Adaptor
Tripod
Notes
• Do not use a video light with power consumption of over
50 W.
Slide the camcorder forward along the slot, until it
clicks firmly into place.
• The brightness or color temperature of the light will
change when the supplied voltage (through the DC IN
connector or battery pack) is under 12 V.
To remove a tripod
To attach the video light
Fit the video light to the camcorder grip or the accessory
shoe and connect the video light cable to the LIGHT
connector.
Hold down the red button and pull the
lever in the direction of the arrow.
Note
After removing the camcorder, if the tripod adaptor pin has
not returned to its original position, hold down the red
button and move the lever in the direction of the arrow to
return the pin to its original position. It is not possible to
mount a camcorder with the pin left out.
Pin
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Fitting to a Tripod
To use the microphone detached from the
camcorder
You can use the supplied microphone detached from the
camcorder.
Preparing Audio Input
System
Using the supplied microphone
1
Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder
clamp.
Clamp of the microphone holder
Connect to the MIC IN
connector.
Set the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2)
switch for the desired audio
recording channel to FRONT.
Note
When using the supplied microphone with an extension
cable, always use an external power supply type cable.
2
3
Place the microphone in the microphone holder.
Using an external microphone
Tighten the screw.
You can connect up to two external monaural microphones
to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, using a CAC-12
Microphone Holder (not supplied).
The procedure below is an example showing attachment of
an ECM-670/672/etc. Electret Condenser Microphone.
Close the microphone holder.
Place the microphone in the
holder so that “UP” is at the top.
1
Remove the fixing screws for external microphone
holder.
Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector,
then set the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) switch for the
desired recording channel to FRONT.
2
3
Attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder.
Screws removed in step 1
Connect to the MIC IN connector.
CAC-12
Open the CAC-12 and remove the microphone
adaptor.
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Preparing Audio Input System
Use the microphone adaptor when using a small-
diameter external microphone. When attaching an
ECM-670, use the microphone adaptor supplied with
these microphone.
6
Set the switches as follows.
• Set the AUDIO IN input selection switch as
indicated below, depending on the type of
microphone used.
- When using a microphone with an internal power
supply, set it to MIC (center).
Open the CAC-12.
- When using a microphone with an external power
supply, set it to MIC +48V ON (right).
• Set the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) switch of the
channel that the microphone is connected to REAR.
Microphone adaptor
Loosen the screw.
4
Place an external microphone (ECM-670/672/etc.
Electret Condenser Microphone or similar
microphone) in the CAC-12.
Monaural microphone
Close the CAC-12.
AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2)
switches
to AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2
connector
Notes
• The camcorder can use a microphone with an input level
of – 60 dB. Other microphones may not be suitable for
use with this camcorder due to differences in the input
level.
Tighten the screw.
ECM-670/672 or
similar microphone
m
• In order for the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 connectors
on the camcorder to be able to provide a phantom 48 V
power supply, female XLR connectors (3-pin) are fitted.
If the microphone cable has a female connector, use an
adaptor.
• When you detach a CAC-12 Microphone Holder once
you have attached to the camcorder, be careful not to
lose the two screws fixing the CAC-12. After detaching
the CAC-12, be sure to put the two screws back into their
original places.
5
Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN CH-
1 or CH-2 connector.
Using a wireless microphone
system
You can use the wireless microphone system including
following models to record sound.
• UHF Wireless Microphone
NTSC system: WRT-807B, WRT-847B
PAL system: WRT-807A/B, WRT-847A/B
• UHF Synthesized Transmitter
NTSC system: WRT-8B, WRT-822B
PAL system: WRT-8B, WRT-822A/B
• UHF Synthesizer Tuner
NTSC system: WRR-855B, WRR-861B, WRR-862B
PAL system: WRR-855A/B, WRR-861A/B (in
Australia and Asia only), WRR-862A/B
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Preparing Audio Input System
For details on using the wireless microphone system, see
the operating instructions for the microphone and tuner.
To attach a WRR-861/862 (When using a
BP-GL65/GL95/L60S Battery Pack)
1
Attach a WRR tuner fitting (not supplied, service part
number A-8278-057-A) to the back of the camcorder.
To attach a WRR-855
1
Open the cover of the WRR connector.
1 Use a Phillips type screwdriver to tighten the four
screws placed in the tuner fitting as illustrated
below.
WRR connector
2 Loosen the adjustment screws of the tuner fitting.
3 Adjust the tuner fitting position for a BP-GL65/
GL95/L60S Battery Pack to be attached, and
tighten the adjustment screws to fix its position.
4 Attach the mount plate supplied with the WRR-
2
3
Turn on a WRR-855, and set the MUTING to ON or
OFF.
861/862.
The power of a WRR-855 can be synchronized with
the POWER switch of the camcorder.
BP-GL65/GL95/L60S
Insert the WRR-855 into the CA-WR855.
Mount plate (supplied
with WRR-861/862)
Adjustment
screws
Fasten the screws (supplied with
the WRR-855).
Back of the
camcorder
Phillips type screwdriver
2
3
Attach the battery pack.
4
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.
For details about attaching the battery pack, see
Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting.
WRR-861/862
CA-WR855
5
Set one of the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) switches to
WRR (wireless).
For details about the WRR tuner fitting (part number
A-8278-057-A), contact your Sony service
representatives.
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Preparing Audio Input System
4
5
Connect the tuner power cord to the DC OUT
connector of the camcorder, and the audio output cable
to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector.
Connecting the Remote
Control Unit
(DSR-450WS/450WSP
only)
Set the switches as below.
• Set the AUDIO IN input selection switch to MIC for
the channel to which the audio out cable is
connected.
• Set the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) switch for the
channel to which the audio output cable is connected
to REAR.
Connecting the RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit
enables remote control of the principal camera and VTR
functions.
Connecting the remote control unit to the REMOTE
connector (8-pin) automatically puts the camcorder into
remote control mode. If you disconnect the remote control
unit, the remote control mode is cancelled.
Connecting line input audio
equipment
RM-B150/B750
1
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.
AUDIO IN
FRONT
WRR
REAR
Remote
connector
AUDIO IN input selection switch:
Set to LINE.
Remote control cable
+48V ON
LINE
MIC
Camcorder switch functions when the
remote control unit is connected
The following switches on the camcorder do not function.
• GAIN switch
To audio mixer, etc.
AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2
connectors
• OUTPUT/DCC switch
• WHITE BAL switch
• AUTO W/B BAL switch
• SHUTTER switch
2
Set the AUDIO IN input selection switch to LINE for
the channel to which the external audio equipment is
connected.
Selection of the recording audio input
Set the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) switch to REAR for the
channel to which the external audio equipment is
connected.
If you record and adjust both channel 1 and 2, set both
AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) switches to REAR.
• REC button (the VTR button on the lens and the
ASSIGN switch to which the REC SWITCH function is
assigned) when the RM REC START item is set to RM
on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE
menu.
For details of the function of the REC button, see
Paint adjustment when the remote control
unit is connected
The settings of the paint adjustment that were in effect the
last time the remote control unit was used are recalled.
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Connecting the Remote Control Unit (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
Function of the REC button when the
remote control unit is connected
You can select the function of the REC button on the
camcorder when the remote control unit is connected,
using the RM REC START item on the FUNCTION 3
page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Structure of the paint adjustment data
The non-volatile memory of the camcorder used for
storing paint adjustment data consists of two regions as
shown below: one is the “independent data region” that is
used when a remote control unit is not connected, and the
other is the “remote control data region” that is used when
a remote control unit is connected. Paint adjustment data is
automatically selected and output to the camcorder
depending on whether or not a remote control unit, such as
an RM-B150, is connected.
To disable the camcorder REC button and the
lens VTR button
On the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE
menu, set RM REC START to RM.
If the REC SWITCH function is assigned to the ASSIGN
switch, this setting also disables these controls.
Non-volatile memory
Independent data
region
To enable the camcorder REC button and the lens
VTR button
On the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE
menu, set RM REC START to CAM.
If the REC SWITCH function is assigned to the ASSIGN
switch, this setting also enables these controls. In this case,
the VTR button on the remote control unit is disabled.
MASTER BLACK
MASTER GAMMA
KNEE POINT
DETAIL LEVEL
R/B GAIN
Setup
menuofthe
camcorder
Hardware
of the
camera
R/B BLACK
Remote control
data region
To enable all of the camcorder REC button, the
lens VTR button, and the remote control unit VTR
button
On the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE
menu, set RM REC START to PARA.
RM-B150
MASTER BLACK
MASTER GAMMA
KNEE POINT
DETAIL LEVEL
R/B GAIN
RM-B150 connected
RM-B150 not
connected
If the REC SWITCH function is assigned to the ASSIGN
switch, this setting also enables these controls.
R/B BLACK
When the monitor is connected to the
remote control unit
The MONITOR connector (BNC type) of the RM-B150/
B750 outputs the same signal as that from the MONITOR
OUT connector on the camcorder.
Use the black cable supplied with the RM-B150/B750 to
connect the monitor to the MONITOR connector on the
RM-B150/B750.
Thus, when a remote control unit is connected to the
camcorder, the effective data region is switched to the
“remote control data region” and the settings of the paint
adjustment that were in effect last time the remote control
unit was used are recalled.
1)
Settings of the absolute value volume and absolute value
2)
switches are overwritten by those on the remote control
unit after the remote control unit is connected.
When the remote control unit is removed from the
camcorder, the “independent data region” becomes
effective. Thus the camcorder will return to the settings
that were in effect before the remote control unit was
connected.
When the remote control unit is
disconnected from the camcorder
The camcorder settings return to the settings in effect
before the remote control unit was connected.
By making a menu setting, the setting of the paint
adjustment made with the remote control unit can be
retained even after the remote control unit is removed from
the camcorder.
1) Absolute value volume: The data corresponding to the rotation degree
(position) of the volume knob is output. The data corresponding to the
rotation amount (change) is called the relative value volume.
2) Absolute value switch: Toggle switches or slide switches (except the
temporary switches) (or controls) whose positions must coincide with their
functions are called absolute value switches.
For details, see “To use settings of the paint adjustment
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Connecting the Remote Control Unit (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
To use settings of the paint adjustment data
stored in the “independent data region” even
when a remote control unit is connected
Set RM COMMON MEMORY to ON on the FUNCTION
3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
In this case, the settings stored in the “independent data
region” will be renewed according to the change made by
remote control unit. Thus, the settings of the paint data
made with the remote control unit can be retained even if
the remote control unit is removed. However, if the switch
position on the remote control unit differs from the one on
the camcorder, the switch position on the camcorder takes
precedence over that on the remote control unit.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
To avoid changing video adjustment data when a
remote control unit is connected
Set RM COMMON MEMORY to ON on the FUNCTION
3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, and set all the
volume on the remote control unit to the relative value
mode.
For details, refer to the operation manual supplied with
the remote control unit.
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Connecting the Remote Control Unit (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
Connections
Chapter
The items displayed on a monitor are same as the ones on
the viewfinder. For details, see “Status display on the
Connecting a Monitor
As illustrated below, you can connect a color video
monitor to the MONITOR OUT or VIDEO OUT
connector of the camcorder.
DSR-400/400P/450WS/450WSP
Color video monitor
VIDEO IN connector 1)
MONITOR OUT connector
or SDI IN connector
(DSR-450WS/450WSP
only) 2)
or VIDEO OUT connector
(DSR-450WS/450WSP
only)
1) When VBS is selected as the output signal of the VIDEO OUT connector
2) When SDI is selected as the output signal of the VIDEO OUT connector
(only when a CBK-SD01 is installed)
When a CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board is installed
(DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
If a color video monitor provided with an SDI input
connector is used, select SDI as the output signal of the
VIDEO OUT connector and connect the camcorder to the
SDI IN connector of the color video monitor.
The camera display image is output to the CBK-SD01 SDI
Output Board even when playing a recorded image.
Notes
• Playing the tape on the camcorder mutes the audio signal
portion of the SDI output.
• You can select either VBS or SDI for the output signal
of the VIDEO OUT connector, depending on the input
connector used on the monitor. See 1) and 2) in the
illustration above.
For details about settings, see “Selecting the output
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Connecting a Monitor
Note
Using an i.LINK
Connection
When there is no equipment connected to the (i.LINK)
DV OUT connector on the camcorder, the setting of the
REC TRIGGER switch does not affect the internal VTR.
Using the (i.LINK) DV OUT connector, you can
connect external recording equipment to the camcorder. In
this section, connections to equipment using DVCAM or
DV format are explained.
Making a backup of the images
being recorded
The audio and image being recorded can be backed up on
an external VTR through i.LINK, at the same time it is
being recorded on the camcorder.
Note
Depending on the equipment connected, you may be able
to record in a format different from that of the camcorder.
However, the recording function using different formats is
limited.
Example of connection
DSR-400/400P/450WS/450WSP
External VTR
i.LINK cable
(DV cable)
Settings required for an i.LINK
connection
DSR-50/PD170, etc.
When connecting via an i.LINK cable (DV cable), change
the following settings depending on the connection.
Note
When the scan mode is 24P, video images, audio, or time
code output via the i.LINK connection may not be
continuous (DSR-450WS only).
i.LINK CTL setting
Selects whether or not to control recording (start and stop)
on the external equipment connected to the (i.LINK) DV
OUT connector from the camcorder. Select the setting
from the following on the FUNCTION 3 page of the
MAINTENANCE menu. The factory setting is REC/P.
ALL: An external equipment is controlled from the
camcorder while it records, pauses, or stops.
REC/P (REC/PAUSE): An external equipment is
controlled from the camcorder while it records or
pauses.
To record the same material using the
internal VTR of the camcorder and on an
external VTR simultaneously
1
2
Set the REC TRIGGER switch to PARALLEL.
Check the settings of an external VTR and set the
i.LINK CTL to the same settings.
OFF: No control from the camcorder.
REC TRIGGER switch
3
Press the REC button.
Sets the function of the REC button on the camcorder or
the VTR button on the lens when an external VTR is
connected to the (i.LINK) DV OUT connector. Set to
INT ONLY when you need to do cut editing or making a
copy of a tape using the (i.LINK) DV OUT connector.
PARALLEL: Operates both internal and external VTRs
simultaneously.
INT ONLY: Operates the internal VTR only. External
VTR operation is performed locally.
EXT ONLY: Operates the external VTR only. The
TALLY indicator on the camcorder lights up when
the external VTR is in recording mode.
Recording starts on both the internal VTR of the
camcorder and the external VTR.
Note
If recording on the camcorder and the external VTR starts
at the same time, the recording starting points differ
because of variation due to the external VTR connected.
Also, it is recommended that you use internal mode as the
time code generator mode for an external VTR. If you
synchronize the time code generator of the camcorder
using external mode, the time code may not be continuous.
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Using an i.LINK Connection
• In order to check the video image when a DSR-1500A/
1800A/2000A or similar equipment is connected to the
camcorder, it is necessary to set the input to a setting
other than i.LINK. When the input is set to i.LINK,
i.LINK is only used for input and no signal is output via
the i.LINK connection. Therefore, a gray image is
displayed on the camcorder.
To record by clip using the internal VTR
while simultaneously recording on an
external VTR
While recording material consecutively by time on an
external VTR, the material needed for editing can be
recorded clip by clip using the internal VTR of the
camcorder.
1
2
Set the REC TRIGGER switch to INT ONLY.
Using the camcorder as a feeder
Press the recording button of the external VTR.
Recording starts on the external VTR.
To copy digitally from the camcorder to the
VTR without the editing function
3
Press the REC button on the camcorder.
Using an i.LINK cable (DV cable) to connect a digital
video cassette recorder with an i.LINK connector to the
camcorder, digital copy of video and audio can be carried
out.
Recording starts on the internal VTR. Pressing the
REC button switches between recording and pausing
using the internal VTR.
Example of connection
To check the playback image recorded on
an external VTR
DSR-400/400P/450WS/450WSP
You can check the playback image recorded on an external
VTR that is connected to the camcorder for backup.
External VTR
i.LINK cable
(DV cable)
1
2
3
Connect the camcorder to the external VTR using an
i.LINK cable (DV cable).
DSR-1800A/45, etc.
Set the REC TRIGGER switch to PARALLEL or EXT
ONLY.
1
Make the settings below to prepare the external VTR.
Press the STOP button on the camcorder to set the
internal VTR of the camcorder to stop mode, or press
the EJECT button to eject the cassette.
• Set REC MODE to the same recording mode as that
of the camcorder.
• In NTSC color system, when the recording mode is
set to DVCAM, select either DF or NDF.
• Set AUDIO MODE to either 4-channel or 2-channel
mode, according to the tape that is played on the
camcorder.
4
Start playback on the external VTR.
The i.LINK on the camcorder changes to input mode,
and the playback image from the external VTR is
displayed on the viewfinder and the LCD monitor, and
through the MONITOR OUT connector.
2
3
4
Pause recording on the external VTR.
Play the tape on the camcorder.
Notes
• The i.LINK on the camcorder changes to input mode
only when the connected external equipment is played
back. (When the REC TRIGGER switch is set to INT
ONLY, the i.LINK does not change to input mode.)
• The playback image from the external VTR cannot be
recorded using the internal VTR of the camcorder.
• Depending on the external equipment connected, the
playback image may be overlapped or skipped over if the
playback signal contains jitter. However, this is not a
malfunction.
Check the playback on the camcorder, and when
playback reaches the scene that you want to record,
start recording again on the external VTR.
The copy to the external VTR starts.
5
When copy to the external VTR is finished, release the
recording pause on the external VTR, and then stop
playback of the tape on the camcorder.
For details on the external VTR, see the instruction manual
supplied with the external VTR.
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Using an i.LINK Connection
To control the camcorder from the VTR
using the editing function
To control the camcorder from a non-linear
editing system
By connecting a VTR with an i.LINK connector to the
(i.LINK) DV OUT connector of the camcorder using an
i.LINK cable (DV cable), you can control playback and
recording of the camcorder and perform cut editing and
digital copy.
Using the i.LINK cable (DV cable), you can transfer video
and audio signals to a non-linear editing system from the
camcorder. Editing software that supports the selected
recording format (DVCAM or DV) must be used.
Example of connection
Example of connection
DSR-400/400P/450WS/450WSP
PC
DSR-400/400P/450WS/450WSP
i.LINK cable
(DV cable)
External VTR
i.LINK cable
(DV cable)
Computer with editing
software that supports
DVCAM or DV format
installed
DSR-2000A, etc.
1
2
Set the REC TRIGGER switch to INT ONLY.
1
2
Set the REC TRIGGER switch to INT ONLY.
Make the settings below to prepare the external VTR.
Operate the PC to set up the non-linear editing
software.
When using DSR-2000A, press the i.LINK button on
the remote control setting section.
For details, see the software’s manual.
Note
Notes
To use the automatic copying function of DSR-2000A,
it is necessary to set the recording format of the
camcorder to DVCAM on the VTR MODE page of the
MAINTENANCE menu.
• Video edited using a non-linear editing system cannot be
recorded on tape using the camcorder via an i.LINK
cable (DV cable).
• A tape recorded with a non-continuous time code may
not be able to be captured frame by frame using a non-
linear editing system.
For details on the external VTR, see the instruction
manual supplied with the external VTR.
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Using an i.LINK Connection
Example 1: When camcorder 2 is synchronized with
the signal of camcorder 1
Other Connections
DSR-450WS/450WSP
Connecting a number of camcorders
BNC cable
to VIDEO OUT
When using two or more synchronized camcorders,
connect an external sync signal to the GENLOCK IN
connector, supplying a VBS or BS signal. The camcorder
will then operate synchronized to this signal.
You can adjust the synchronization using the GENLOCK
page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Camcorder 1
to MONITOR OUT
BNC cable
Portable VTR
When a CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board is installed in the
DSR-450WS/450WSP, it is necessary to set REAR BNC
OUT SEL to VBS on the OUTPUT page of the
OPERATION menu.
to video input
connector
to video input
connector
Notes
• When a CBK-SC01 Composite Input Board (not
supplied) is installed, set REC VIDEO SOURCE to
CAM on the SOURCE SEL page of the OPERATION
menu.
• When connecting a number of camcorders and
synchronizing their time codes, wait until the reference
camcorder becomes stable (a state where a normal
picture appears on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor),
and then connect the other camcorders.
BNC cable
DSR-400/400P/450WS/450WSP
to MONITOR OUT/
VIDEO OUT
to GENLOCK IN
Camcorder 2
Example 2: When camcorder 1 and 2 are synchronized
with the signal of a DME switching device, etc.
DME switching device, etc.
to video
input
connector
tosynchronized
signal output
connector *
tosynchronized
signal output
connector *
to video
input
connector
BNC cable
BNC cable
BNC cable
BNC cable
to
toGENLOCK
to GENLOCK
IN
MONITOR/
VIDEO OUT
IN
to MONITOR/
VIDEO OUT
DSR-400/400P/450WS/450WSP DSR-400/400P/450WS/450WSP
Camcorder 1
Camcorder 2
* Either the BB (Black Burst) signal or the Color Bar signal, etc. can be used
as a synchronized signal.
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Other Connections
Recording and Playback
Chapter
To insert a mini-size cassette
Insert the cassette with the cassette window (on the
front) facing outward. Push the cassette between the
both guides.
Inserting a Cassette
The camcorder can use standard-size and mini-size
DVCAM/DV cassettes. For details about usable cassette,
1
2
Set the POWER switch to ON.
Guides
Mini-size cassette
match marks
While sliding the OPEN lever in the direction of the
arrow, open the cassette lid.
4
Close the cassette lid until it clicks.
Top of the lid
Press the lid firmly
until it clicks.
If the cassette lid
is hard to close,
press the top of
the lid.
OPEN lever
3
Insert the cassette with the cassette window (on the
front) facing outward and the REC/SAVE switch
facing upward.
To eject a cassette
Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette by
Check for tape slack before inserting the cassette.
pressing the EJECT button in step 3.
Notes
• Before inserting a cassette, make sure that there is no
cassette in the cassette compartment. Inserting two
cassettes by mistake may cause a malfunction.
Press the center
of the cassette.
• Internal parts of the camcorder may become bent or
otherwise damaged if you attempt to insert 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).
REC/SAVE switch
• If a cassette is not inserted completely or gets stuck when
being inserting, take out the cassette and reinsert it. If
your insert a cassette forcibly, the cassette may not be
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Inserting a Cassette
inserted in the correct position or may cause a
malfunction.
• When inserting a cassette, hold the center of the cassette
and insert it straight toward the compartment. Holding
the side of the cassette may cause it to be inserted
incorrectly.
Basic Procedure for
Shooting
• When inserting a cassette, put the camcorder on a
horizontal and stable surface.
2
8
11
12,13 1
1
2
Set the POWER switch to ON.
Set the FILTER selector and the 5600K button
appropriately for the lighting conditions.
FILTER selector
setting
Examples of shooting
conditions
1 (CLEAR)
Studio halogen lighting
(incandescent)
2 (1/4 ND)
Cloudy or rainy outdoor shooting,
or to reduce the depth of field*
3 (1/16 ND)
4 (1/64 ND)
Sunlight
To reduce the depth of field in
sunlight
* The range over which the subject is sharply in focus. Thus, “reducing
the depth of field” means that the range is reduced as well, and
“increasing the depth of field” means that it is increasing as well.
3
4
5
Check the switch settings on the camcorder.
Check the settings in the menu.
Check the lens settings and flange focal length
6
7
Adjust the eyepiece focus, and the contrast and
Check the sound system settings.
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Basic Procedure for Shooting
8
9
If required, switch on the center marker and/or safety
zone in the viewfinder image.
Recording
For details, see “Setting the marker display” on page
100.
Usable cassettes
Also, press the ZEBRA button to display zebra pattern
in the viewfinder.
It is recommended to use the DVCAM cassettes listed
below for this camcorder.
If necessary, adjust the white balance and black
Model name
Size
PDV-184*/124*/94*/64*/34*
PDVM-40*/32*/22*/12*
Standard size
Mini size
10If necessary, adjust the iris and gain.
For details about the adjustment of iris, see “Iris ring”
55.
The “*” in each model name is actually “ME” (indicating
that a cassette memory is contained), or “N” (indicating
that no cassette memory is contained).
The numbers in the model names show maximum
recording/playback time (minutes) for each model. For
example, the maximum recording/playback time of the
PDV-184* is 184 minutes.
For details about the adjustment of gain, see “GAIN
11Turn the focusing ring so that the subject is sharply in
Note
focus.
If you insert an incorrect type of cassette, it will be
automatically ejected.
12Setup the VTR section according to your shooting
objects, then start recording by pressing the REC
button.
DVCAM cassettes
• During recording, the REC/TALLY indicator(s) in
the viewfinder light(s), and “REC” appears on the
viewfinder screen.
• You can use the AUDIO LEVEL knob on the front
of the camcorder to manually adjust the channel 1
audio level. To do this, you must first set up the VTR
section to enable manual adjustment of the audio
The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes’
appearance.
Standard size
Mini size
REC/SAVE
switch
13To pause recording, press the REC button again.
Cassette memory
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 ensure 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
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Recording
and may not record and or play back correctly. For
instructions on removing tape slack, see next page.
page 45 to insert a cassette, or the camcorder may be
damaged.
Differences between DVCAM and DV formats
Item
DVCAM
DV
Track pitch
15 µm
10 µm
Audio sampling
frequency
12 bit: 32 kHz
16 bit: 48 kHz
12 bit: 32 kHz
16 bit: 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
To prevent accidental erasure
Set the REC/SAVE switch to SAVE to prevent accidental
erasure of recorded contents.
Audio recording
Lock mode
Unlock mode
mode*
Time code
Drop frame system Drop frame
or
system (or Non-
REC/SAVE switch
Set to SAVE.
Non-drop frame
system (SMPTE
time code)
drop frame system
when recording in
DV format)
* There are two modes for audio recording, lock mode and unlock mode. In
lock mode, the sampling frequencies of audio and video are synchronized.
In unlock mode, which consumer DV format adopts, the two sampling
frequencies are independent. Therefore, lock mode is more effective than
unlock mode in digital processing and smooth transition during audio
editing.
REC
SAVE
If you insert a cassette into the camcorder when the REC/
SAVE switch is set to SAVE, the camcorder will not
record when you press the REC button.
Note
Audio with sampling frequency 16 bit: 32 kHz and 44.1
kHz cannot be recorded on this camcorder.
To enable recording
Set the REC/SAVE switch back to REC.
Compatibility on cassettes
The recording format of picture is defined according to
recorder’s format as described below.
To check the tape for slack
Turn the reel gently with a paper clip, etc., in the direction
shown by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no
slack. Insert the cassette into the cassette holder, and after
about 15 seconds take it out.
Recorder’s
format
Cassette that is
used
Recording
format
DVCAM
DVCAM tape
DV tape
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM tape
DV tape
DV
Paper clip, etc.
• Though DV cassettes can be used for recording in
DVCAM format, we recommend you to use DVCAM
cassettes to get the most out of high reliability of
DVCAM format.
Reel
• When you record using DV cassettes in DVCAM
format, the recording time of DV cassettes is 2/3 shorter
than that indicated on the DV cassettes.
Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats
This camcorder can also use the consumer DV format in
addition to the DVCAM format (only SP mode is available
for DV format, you cannot record/play in LP mode of the
DV format). Here explained are the differences,
compatibility, and limitations on editing about DVCAM
and DV formats.
Compatibility on playback
Some tapes cannot be played back on DVCAM or DV
video equipment.
Tape
On DV video
equipment
On DVCAM video
equipment
DV-formatted
Can be played
back.
Can be played
back only when
recorded in SP
mode.
DVCAM-
formatted
Some equipment
may be able to play back.
back.
Can be played
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Recording
Compatibility on editing using DV connectors
When this digital camcorder is connected to other
DVCAM or DV video equipment using DV cable (i.LINK
cable), the recording format of edited tapes is defined
according to recorder’s format as described below. Read
you may find the limitations when you use the tapes edited
in some conditions.
Selecting the recording format
Before recording, it is necessary to select the recording
format from either DVCAM or DV SP format.
Notes
• If recording formats are mixed in one tape, the part
where the video images recorded in different formats
will be distorted.
Source tape
Player’s
format
Recorder’s Recording
format
format
• When shooting in DV SP format, the video recorded in
back space editing (recording several scenes
continuously) may not be smooth. To shoot reliable
video, it is recommended that you use a DVCAM
cassette and set REC FORMAT to DVCAM (see the
following procedure).
1)
1)
DV
DVCAM
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
(only in SP mode)
DV
DV
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
2)
DVCAM
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DVCAM
4)
DV
1
Display the VTR MODE page of the
MAINTENANCE menu.
2)
3)
5)
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
4)
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
1) When using the DVCAM video equipment to carry out DV dubbing of a
tape recorded in DV format, the tape produced will be in DVCAM format
as follows:
-
Audio recording mode will be unlock mode.
?M05 VTR MODE
TOP
(A tape in lock mode may be copied on some video equipment. For
details, see the instruction manual supplied with your video equipment.)
The time code format will be partly maladjusted. (There will be no
effect on the recorded picture except in certain case.)
REC TALLY BLINK :
ON
1MIN
DVCAM
ON
STBY OFF TIMER
REC FORMAT
SETUP ADD
:
:
:
-
2) If the tape that is to be dubbed is DVCAM formatted tape as explained in
1), the tape produced will be in DVCAM format as follows:
-
-
Audio recording mode will be unlock mode.
The time code format will be partly maladjusted.
3) Some DV video equipment may be able to play back a DVCAM-formatted
tape. However, even if the tape is played back, contents of the playback
cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, if an appropriate DVCAM-formatted
tape is used for playback, the tape produced will be in DVCAM format and
will have a partly maladjusted time code format.
4) The audio recording mode of the edited tape is lock mode. If the tape that
is to be dubbed is a DVCAM formatted tape as explained in 1), the audio
recording mode of the edited tape is unlock mode.
2
3
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to REC FORMAT, and press the MENU knob
again.
b changes to z, and z changes to ?.
5) Depending on model of video equipment, you may not be able to edit.
Turn the MENU knob to display the desired recording
format (DVCAM or DV SP), then press the MENU
knob.
Note
When you use a tape as explained in 1) to 3) above, you
may find limitations regardless of the format of the player
and recorder.
z changes to b, ? changes to z, and the selection is
set.
Limitations on editing
When using a tape copied or edited using DV connectors,
you will find the following limitations when editing,
because of the difference in DVCAM and DV formats.
• Due to the difference of a track pitch, you cannot edit on
DV-formatted tapes using DVCAM video equipment.
• You cannot edit DVCAM-formatted tapes recorded in
unlock mode using some DVCAM video equipment. In
this case, copy the tape again using the audio/video
jacks.
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Recording
2
Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLACK and
release the switch.
Adjusting the black balance/white
balance
The switch returns to the center position, and the
adjustment is executed.
During adjustment, the following message is displayed
on the viewfinder screen.
To ensure excellent image quality when using this
camcorder, conditions may require that both the black
balance and the white balance be adjusted.
If the black balance or white balance adjustment is started,
messages that report on the progress and results are
displayed on the viewfinder screen when the VF DISP
MODE item is set to 2 or 3 on the VF DISP 1 page of the
OPERATION menu.
The messages change in
sequence:
-BLACK SET-
r
-BLACK BALANCE-
ABB:EXECUTING
-BLACK SET-
Note
The black balance adjustment ends in a few seconds
with the message “ABB: OK” and the adjustment
value is automatically stored in memory.
Black balance and white balance adjustment values that
are automatically set by the camcorder and the various
settings are stored in the camcorder memory and retained
even when the power is turned off.
Notes
To adjust the black balance
The black balance will require adjustment in the following
cases.
• When the camcorder is used for the first time
• When the camcorder has not been used for a long time
• When the camcorder is used under conditions in which
the surrounding temperature has changed greatly
• When the GAIN switch (L/M/H) values have been
changed by using the OPERATION menu
It is not usually necessary to adjust the black balance when
using the camcorder after it has been off.
In automatic black balance mode, adjustments are
performed in the following order: clamp level, black set,
and black balance.
Note that the automatic black balance adjustment
includes a function to correct minor bright or dark
points of light (red, blue, or green) that appear on the
CCDs, in addition to the normal black balance
operation.
• During the black balance adjustment, the iris is
automatically closed.
• During the black balance adjustment, the gain selection
circuit is automatically activated so you may see
flickering on the viewfinder screen, but this is not a
malfunction.
If automatic black balance adjustment cannot be
made
If the black balance adjustment cannot be completed
normally, an error message will appear for about 3 seconds
on the viewfinder screen.
Error message
Meaning
ABB: NG
The lens iris did not close. Check if
IRIS NOT CLOSED the lens cable is connected properly.
ABB: NG
TIME LIMIT
Adjustment could not be completed
within the standard number of
attempts.
ABB: NG
R (or G or B):
OVERFLOW
The difference between the
reference value and the current
value is so great that it exceeds the
range.
If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the
black balance adjustment. Keep pushing the AUTO W/B
BAL switch to BLACK until “-BLACK SET-” appears
after “-BLACK BALANCE-” appears. If the error
message occurs repeatedly, contact your Sony service
representatives.
2
1
1
Power the camcorder on, and set the OUTPUT/DCC
switch to CAM.
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3
Place a white test card under the same lighting
conditions as for the subject to be shot and zoom up to
it.
To adjust the white balance
It is necessary to adjust the white balance each time the
principal lighting source changes.
Alternatively, any white object such as a cloth or a
wall can be used.
The absolute minimum white area is as follows.
1
Set the switches and selectors as shown in the figure
below.
FILTER selector
Rectangle centered on
the screen. The lengths
of the sides are 70% of
the length and width of
the screen.
The white object must
be within the rectangle
and have an area of at
least 10% of the screen.
Note
Make sure there are not bright spots in the rectangle.
4
5
Adjust the lens iris.
OUTPUT/DCC switch:
CAM
Manually adjusted lens: Set the iris to an appropriate
setting.
Lens with automatic iris: Set the automatic/manual
switch on the lens to automatic.
WHITE BAL switch: A or B*
Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to WHITE, and then
release the switch.
GAIN switch: Set as low as possible.
* White balance setting values are stored in memory B only when the
WHITE SWITCH <B> item is set to MEM on the FUNCTION 2 page
of the OPERATION menu.
2
Set the FILTER selector and the 5600K button to suit
the lighting conditions.
FILTER selector setting and CC filter selection are as
follows.
AUTO W/B BAL switch
The switch returns to the center position, and the
adjustment is executed.
Filter setting
Lighting conditions
1 (CLEAR)
Studio halogen lighting
(incandescent)
During adjustment, the message “AWB:
EXECUTING” is displayed on the viewfinder screen
2 (1/4 ND)
Cloudy or rainy outdoor shooting, or
to reduce the depth of field
3 (1/16 ND)
4 (1/64 ND)
Sunlight
The white balance is adjusted in about one second, and
the message “ABB: OK” appears. The adjustment
setting is automatically stored in the memory (A or B)
that was selected in step 1.
To reduce the depth of field in
sunlight
If the setting of the FILTER selector is changed, a
message reporting the setting appears for about 3
seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress
message display area of the viewfinder screen (when
AWB:OK
. K
Approximate color
temperature of the
subject
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the OPERATION menu, the WHITE SWITCH <B> item
is set to ATW, the ATW function is activated to
automatically adjust the white balance of the picture being
shot for varying lighting conditions.
Note
If the camera has a zoom lens with an automatic iris,
the iris may hunt. To prevent this, adjust the iris gain
knob (indicated as IG, IS, or S) on the lens.
*
If a memory error occurs
For details, refer to the lens operation manual.
If the error message “: STORED DATA: NG” flashes on
the viewfinder screen when the camcorder is turned on, the
white balance memory contents have been lost. Adjust the
white balance again. Contact your Sony representative if
this message continues to appear even after the white
balance have been adjusted again.
* Hunting: Repeated brightening and darkening of the image,
resulting from repeated response to automatic iris control.
If the automatic white balance adjustment cannot
be made
If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed
normally, an error message will appear for about 3 seconds
on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3).
Setting the electronic shutter
Error message
Meaning
This section describes the shutter modes that can be used
with the electronic shutter of the camcorder, and describes
the procedure for selecting the shutter speed and shutter
mode.
WHITE: NG
LOW LEVEL
The white video level is too low. Either
open the lens iris or increase the gain.
WHITE: NG
COLOR TEMP
HIGH
The color temperature is too high.
Select a suitable setting for the 5600K
button.
About the shutter modes
WHITE: NG
COLOR TEMP
LOW
The color temperature is too low. Select
a suitable setting for the 5600K button.
The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic
shutter and the shutter speeds that can be selected are listed
below.
WHITE: NG
TIME LIMIT
Adjustment could not be completed
within the standard number of
attempts. Try to adjust again. If fails a
few times, contact your Sony dealer.
Shutter
mode
Shutter speed
Application
WHITE: NG
POOR WHITE
AREA
The white area could not be checked.
Standard
For shooting
fast-moving
subjects with
little blurring.
WHITE: NG
OVER LEVEL
The white video level is too high. Either
stop down the lens iris or change the
ND filter.
1)
1/40, 1/60, 1/120,
1/125, 1/250,
If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the
white balance adjustment. If the error message occurs
repeatedly, contact your Sony service representatives.
1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000 (sec.)
Scan Mode:24P
1/32, 1/48, 1/96,
1/125, 1/250,
2)
If you have no time to adjust the white balance
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.
The white balance is automatically set as follows,
depending on the 5600K button setting.
• 5600K ON (lights on): 5600K
1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000 (sec.)
DSR-
400P/
450WSP
Scan Mode: I
1/60, 1/125,
1/250, 1/500,
1/1000, 1/2000
(sec.)
• 5600K OFF (lights off): 3200K
About the white balance memory
Values stored in memory are held until the white balance
is next adjusted.
1)
Scan Mode: PsF
1/33, 1/50, 1/100,
1/125, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000 (sec.)
There are two sets of white balance memories, A and B,
and adjustments for each of the filters can be automatically
stored in the memory corresponding to the setting (A or B)
of the WHITE BAL switch. The camcorder has four built-
in filters, so a total of eight (4 × 2) adjustments can be
stored. The number of memories allocated to each of A and
B can be limited to one by setting the WHT FILTER INH
item to ON on the FUNCTION 3 page of the
MAINTENANCE menu. In this case, the memory
contents are not linked to the filter settings. If the WHITE
BAL switch is set to B, and on the FUNCTION 2 page of
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To select the shutter mode and shutter
speed
Use the SHUTTER switch to select a shutter mode or a
standard-mode shutter speed. To set the shutter speed in
ECS or SLS mode, with the SHUTTER switch set to ON
and the ECS or SLS mode selected, use the MENU knob
for adjustment.
Shutter
mode
Shutter speed
Application
ECS
DSR-400/ Scan Mode: I
For obtaining
images with
no horizontal
bands of
noise when
shooting
subjects such
as monitor
screens.
(Extended 450WS
Clear
Scan)
60.0 to 6000 Hz
Scan Mode: PsF
30.0 to 7000 Hz
Scan Mode: 24P
24.0 to 5000 Hz
2)
You can use the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION
menu to narrow the range of choice in advance, or to select
in advance whether or not you use ECS/SLS mode.
DSR-
400P/
450WSP
Scan Mode: I
50.0 to 6000 Hz
Scan Mode: PsF
25.0 to 6000 Hz
To set the shutter mode and standard mode
shutter speed
Once the shutter speed is selected, it is retained even when
the camcorder is turned off.
3)
DSR-
450WS
1 to 8, 16 frames
(1/30 to 1/4, 1/2
sec.)
For shooting
subjects in
low level
lighting
conditions.
SLS
(Slow
Speed
Shutter)
DSR-
450WSP
1 to 8, 16 frames
(1/25 to 1/3, 2/3
sec.)
1
Set VF DISP MODE to 2 or 3 on the VF DISP 1 page
of the OPERATION menu.
EVS
Shutter speed currently
Improved
vertical
(Enhanced selected in the Standard or
Vertical
definition
System)
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
ECS mode
resolution.
However, the
sensitivity
and dynamic
range are
reduced.
?05 VF DISP 1
TOP
VF DISP
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
ON
1
VF DISP MODE
DISP EXTENDER
DISP WHITE
DISP GAIN
DISP SHUTTER
DISP AUDIO
DISP TAPE
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
1) Only for the DSR-450WS/450WSP
2) Only for the DSR-450WS
3) The SLS mode can only be selected when the CCD scan mode (page 108)
is set to I (interlace scan) (DSR-450WS/450WSP only).
DISP IRIS
Notes
2
3
Flick the MENU switch to OFF.
The menu disappears.
• Whatever the operating mode of the electronic shutter,
the sensitivity of the CCD decreases with increasing
shutter speed.
• When the automatic iris is used, the iris opens wider as
the shutter speed increases, thus reducing the depth of
field.
Push the SHUTTER switch from ON to SELECT.
• Under artificial light, particularly fluorescent or mercury
lamps, the light intensity may appear to be constant, but
the red, green, and blue intensities are actually changing
in synchronization with the frequency of the power
supply causing flicker. Using an electronic shutter under
such lighting could make the flicker even worse. Color
flicker is particularly likely to happen when the power
supply frequency is 60 Hz. However, if the power
frequency is 50 Hz, setting the shutter speed to 1/100 can
reduce this flicker.
• When a bright object is shot in EVS or ECS mode in
such a manner that it fills the screen, the upper edge of
the picture may have poor quality because of an inherent
characteristic of CCDs. Before using EVS or ECS mode,
check the shooting conditions.
SHUTTER switch
You can turn on or off the EVS mode on the SW STATUS
page of the PAINT menu.
The current shutter setting indication appears for about
3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment
progress message display area of the viewfinder
screen.
Examples: “: SS: 1/250”, “: SLS: 1/30: 1FRAME”,
“: ECS: 60.0 Hz”
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4
Before the shutter setting indication in step 3
disappears, push the SHUTTER switch down to
SELECT again. Repeat this until the desired mode or
speed appears.
To set the shutter speed in SLS mode
The settings of mode and speed preselected on the
SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu
displayed. Note that all modes and all standard-mode
using the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION
menu. By factory default, all available shutter modes
and shutter speeds are displayed in the sequence
shown in the following figure. (You can use the SHT
ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu to make a
setting so that only the desired (or most frequently
used) modes and speeds are displayed.)
2
1
1
mode shutter speed” on page 53 to set the shutter
speed mode to SLS.
Example of standard mode (when the scan mode is set to I)
SLS: 1/30 : 1FRAME
SLS mode
ECS mode
To set the shutter speed in ECS mode
2
Turn the MENU knob until the desired number of
frames appears.
The number of frames can be set to values in the range
1 to 8, and 16 (1 frame nearly equals to 1/30 second).
To change the range of shutter mode and speed
settings
You can reduce the time required to select the shutter mode
and speed by narrowing the choice of settings in advance.
This can be done by using the SHT ENABLE page of the
OPERATION menu.
2
1
1
2
mode shutter speed” on page 53 to set the shutter
speed mode to ECS.
Note
The settings selected on the SHT ENABLE page of the
OPERATION menu become invalid when the RM-B150
Remote Control Unit is connected to the camcorder.
1
Display the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION
menu.
ECS:60.00Hz
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
Turn the MENU knob until the desired frequency
appears.
? 16 SHT ENABLE
TOP
The selectable frequency range varies depending on
the scan mode. See the table on “About the shutter
SHUTTER SLS
SHUTTER ECS
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
SHUTTER 1/100
SHUTTER 1/125
SHUTTER 1/250
SHUTTER 1/500
SHUTTER 1/1000
SHUTTER 1/2000
When the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is
connected
You can set the shutter speed of ECS with the rotary
encoder of the RM-B150.
2
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to the shutter mode or shutter speed you want,
then press the MENU knob again.
b changes to z, and z changes to ?.
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3
Turn the MENU knob until ON appears, then press the
MENU knob.
Adjusting the iris
z changes to b, ? changes to z, and the selection is
set.
To set the automatic iris
To set another mode or speed, return to step 2.
The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be
changed to aid the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit
subjects, or to prevent blown-out highlights. The reference
value for the lens iris can be set within the following range
with respect to the standard value.
Note that only the mode and the shutter speeds set to
ON can be selected with the SHUTTER switch.
• 0.5: about 0.5 stop further open
• 1: about 1 stop further open
• – 0.5: about 0.5 stop further closed
• –1: about 1 stop further closed
Also you can set the area where light detection occurs.
To change the reference value
1
Set IRIS OVERRIDE to ON on the AUTO IRIS page
of the OPERATION menu.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
? 11 AUTO IRIS
TOP
IRIS OVERRIDE
IRIS SPEED
CLIP HIGH LIGHT :
:
:
ON
ON
ON
IRIS WINDOW
IRIS WINDOW IND :
IRIS VAR WIDTH
IRIS VAR HEIGHT :
IRIS VAR H POS
IRIS VAR V POS
:
1
OFF
1687
6007
0
:
:
:
0
2
3
Flick the MENU switch to OFF.
The AUTO IRIS page disappears from the viewfinder
screen.
Turn the MENU knob to change the reference value as
below.
Note
When setting the shutter speed while the shutter mode
is set to ECS or SLS, the setting of shutter speed takes
make sure the camcorder is not in a process of setting
the shutter speed.
To open the iris by 0.5 stop
Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from
the front of the camcorder. One bar (s) appears in the
upper part to the left of the F number in the iris
indication.
To open the iris by 1 stop
Turn the MENU knob further counterclockwise as
seen from the front of the camcorder. Two bars (ss)
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appear in the upper part to the left of the F number in
the iris indication.
2
3
Turn the MENU knob to move b to IRIS WINDOW,
and then press the MENU knob.
To stop down the iris by 0.5 stop
b changes to z and z changes to ?.
Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front
of the camcorder. One bar (s) appears in the lower
part to the left of the F number in the iris indication.
Turn the MENU knob to select the desired automatic
iris window, and then press the MENU knob.
To stop down the iris by 1 stop
The shaded parts below indicate the area where light
detection occurs.
Turn the MENU knob further clockwise as seen from
the front of the camcorder. Two bars (ss) appear in
the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris
indication.
z changes to b, ? changes to z, and the selection is
set.
If you select VAR, the following items become
effective and you can set the window of the desired
size. Set each item to the desired size.
Opening the lens iris
Item
Setting
Iris opened by 1 stop
(two bars)
IRIS VAR WIDTH Width of the window
IRIS VAR HEIGHT Height of the window
IRIS VAR H POS
IRIS VAR V POS
Horizontal position of the window
Vertical position of the window
Iris opened by 0.5 stop
(one bar)
Stopping down the lens iris
Iris stopped down by 1
stop (two bars)
To counter problems with very bright highlights
If the subject is too bright, the iris may close too much,
leaving the overall image dark, or the highlights may be
blown out. In such cases, setting the highlight clip function
on reduces the luminance range, avoiding problems from
the automatic iris correction.
Iris stopped down by 0.5
stop (one bar)
In the AUTO IRIS page of the USER menu, set the CLIP
HIGH LIGHT item to ON.
Not turning the MENU knob for a few seconds sets the
reference value. The changed reference value is
retained until the power of the camcorder is turned off.
Even if the reference value is changed, it reverts to the
standard value every time the power is turned on.
To adjust the iris sensitivity
When you use the VCL-917BY lens, you usually need not
adjust the iris sensitivity because lenses are equipped with
iris sensitivity adjustment function.
In auto iris mode, if hunting or response delay happens,
adjust the iris sensitivity using the iris sensitivity trimmer.
When the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is
connected
The IRIS control knob of the RM-B150 can be used for
lens iris setting. In this case, the bar display (s) does not
appear.
Iris sensitivity trimmer (S or IRIS GAIN is indicated.)
To select the automatic iris window
1
Set IRIS WINDOW IND to ON on the AUTO IRIS
page of the OPERATION menu.
IRIS
GAIN
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
The currently selected automatic iris window is
displayed on the viewfinder.
Set to OFF if the automatic iris window does not need
to be always displayed.
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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
The input level value of the audio channel 1 is the
value of the AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 control on the side
multiplied by the value of the AUDIO LEVEL control
on the front.
counterclockwise, the sensitivity decreases.
It is recommended that you confirm the iris sensitivity
after replacing the lens.
The input level value of the audio channel 2 is the
value of the AUDIO LEVEL CH-2 control.
When the top bar (0 dB) turns on, the audio level is too
high. There is no problem if the second bar from the
top turns on.
For more information, refer to the operating instructions
for the lens (or consult the lens maker).
Adjusting the audio level
All bars turn on.
Setting the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches to
AUTO automatically adjusts the input levels of the audio
signal to be recorded in audio channels 1 and 2.
These bars turn on.
Normal input level Excessive input level
To manually adjust the levels of the audio
inputs from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2
connectors
Proceed as follows to adjust the levels of the audio inputs
from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, which are to
be recorded in audio channels 1 and 2.
To adjust manually the level of audio channel 1
without using the AUDIO LEVEL control on the
front of the camcorder
Set F AUDIO VOL to DISABLE on the AUDIO page of
the MAINTENANCE menu.
The setting of the AUDIO LEVEL control on the front of
the camcorder is disabled.
Setting the time data
To set the time code
The time code setting range is from 00:00:00:00 to
23:59:59:29 (DSR-400/450WS) or 23:59:59:24 (DSR-
400P/450WSP) (hours: minutes: seconds: frames).
3
AUDIO LEVEL
Note
When the scan mode is 24P, see “Setting the CCD scan
mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)” on page 107 (DSR-
450WS only).
AUTO
MANUAL
AUDIO SELECT
3
2
1
Select the audio channel that you want to record in.
For details, see “Selection of the recording audio
2
3
Set the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switch(es)
corresponding to the audio channel(s) selected in step
1 to MANUAL.
5
PRESET
REGEN
CLOCK
2
With the AUDIO LEVEL control on the side of the
camcorder and the AUDIO LEVEL control on the
front of the camcorder, adjust so that the audio level
meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume.
F-RUN
SET
R-RUN
4,6
3
1
1
Press the DISP SEL button of the LCD monitor to
display the STATUS screen.
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2
Press the DISPLAY button of the LCD monitor to
display TC on the counter display section.
3
4
Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET.
Note
When the scan mode is 24P, see “Setting the CCD scan
mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)” on page 107 (DSR-
450WS only).
Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET.
The first (left-most) digit of time code flashes.
5
6
Use the arrow key to set the time code value including
the last (right-most) digit of the time code.
To set the user bits
By setting the user bits (up to 8 hexadecimal digits), you
can record user information such as the date, time, or scene
number on the time code track.
To reset the time code value to 00:00:00:00, press the
RESET button of the LCD monitor.
Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to the desired
operating mode for the time code generator.
F-RUN: Free run. The time code generator keeps
running.
R-RUN: Recording run. The time code generator runs
only while recording.
To set the DF (drop frame)/NDF (non-drop frame)
mode
You can select the drop frame (DF) mode or non-drop
frame (NDF) mode on the FUNCTION 1 page of the
OPERATION menu.
4
PRESET
REGEN
CLOCK
2
F-RUN
SET
R-RUN
3,5
1
Note
1
2
3
Press the DISP SEL button of the LCD monitor to
display the STATUS screen.
When the scan mode is 24P, see “Setting the CCD scan
mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)” on page 107 (DSR-
450WS only).
Press the DISPLAY button on the LCD monitor to
display U-BIT in the counter display section.
To make the time code consecutive
When the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to R-RUN,
recording a number of scenes on the tape normally
produces consecutive time code. However, once you
remove the cassette and record on another cassette, the
time code will no longer be contiguous even when you use
again the original cassette for recording.
Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET.
The first (left-most) digit flashes.
4
Use the arrow key to set the time code value including
the last (right-most) digit of time code.
In this case, to make the time code consecutive, proceed as
follows.
Hexadecimal digits A to F are displayed as A to F in
capital letters.
To reset the user bit data to 00 00 00 00, press the
RESET button of the LCD monitor.
1
2
Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to REGEN.
Use the EDIT SEARCH +FWD/–REV button to select
the point where the recording should be start again.
5
Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to the desired
operating mode for the time code generator.
This reads the previous recording and synchronizes the
internal time code generator, thus allowing the new
time code to be recorded consecutively.
F-RUN: Free run. The time code generator keeps
running.
R-RUN: Recording run. The time code generator runs
only while recording.
To save the actual time in the time code
Setting the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to CLOCK
saves the actual time in the time code. When it is necessary
to set the actual time, use the TIME/DATE page of the
DIAGNOSIS menu.
To synchronize the time code
You can synchronize the internal time code generator of
this camcorder with an external generator for the
regeneration of an external time code. You can also
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synchronize the time code generators of other camcorders/
VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder.
To synchronize the time code
Connections for time code synchronization
Connect both the reference video signal and the external
time code as illustrated below.
Example 1: Synchronizing with an external time code
PRESET
REGEN
CLOCK
F-RUN
SET
R-RUN
TC IN
3
4
1 2
External time code
GENLOCK IN *
Reference video signal
* Set GENLOCK to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE
menu, if GENLOCK is set to OFF.
Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders
and using one of them as the reference camcorder for
time code synchronization
Notes
• In the following configuration, wait until the reference
camcorder becomes stable (a state where a normal
picture appears on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor),
and then connect the other camcorders.
• When the scan mode is 24P, see “Setting the CCD scan
mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)” on page 107 (DSR-
450WS only).
1
2
3
Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET.
Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN.
Press the DISPLAY button of the LCD monitor to
display TC on the counter display section.
4
Supply a time code signal and a reference video signal
complying with the SMPTE standard and in proper
phase relationship, to the TC IN connector and to the
GENLOCK IN connector, respectively.
MONITOR OUT
TC OUT
This operation synchronizes the internal time code
generator with the external time code. After about 10
seconds, you can disconnect the external time code
without losing the synchronization. However, there
will be noise on the recorded image if you connect or
disconnect the time code signal during recording.
Reference camcorder
TC IN
GENLOCK IN *
TC OUT
MONITOR OUT
Notes
• When you finish the above procedure, the internal time
code is immediately synchronized with the external time
code and the counter display will show the value of the
external time code. However, wait for a few seconds
until the sync generator stabilizes before recording.
• If the frequency of the reference video signal is not the
same as the frame frequency of the camcorder, the
camera cannot be correctly genlocked. In such a case, the
internal time code is not correctly synchronized with the
external time code.
GENLOCK IN *
TC IN
TC OUT
MONITOR OUT
To another camcorder to be synchronized
* Set GENLOCK to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE
menu, if GENLOCK is set to OFF.
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• When the internal time code generator is set to F-RUN
mode, the precision of the synchronization may be
reduced if you turn the POWER switch off and on or
keep the camcorder turned off for a long time.
• When the GENLOCK item is set to OFF on the
GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu, the
time code cannot be synchronized with the reference
video signal. In this case, set the GENLOCK item to ON.
Shooting
Setting and effect
conditions
The 3200K
preset white
balance makes
the picture
reddish.
Setting: Change the setting of the preset
white balance on the PRESET WHT
page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Effect: This prevents the picture from
reddening.
To correct skin detail
You can specify a color other than a skin tone to adjust the
color.
About user bit settings during time code
synchronization
When the time code is synchronized, only the time data is
synchronized with the external time code value. Therefore,
the user bits can have their own settings for each
camcorder.
1
2
3
4
Set SKIN AREA IND to ON on the SKIN DETAIL
page of the PAINT menu.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
To release the time code synchronization
First disconnect the external time code, then set the F-
RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.
Set SKIN DETECT on the SKIN DETAIL page of the
PAINT menu.
To change the power supply from the battery
pack to an external power supply during time
code synchronization
To maintain a continuous power supply, connect the
external power supply to the DC IN connector before
removing the battery pack. You may lose time code
synchronization if you remove the battery pack first.
This causes the area detect cursor to be shown in the
viewfinder.
Place the area detect cursor on the target, then execute
SKIN DETECT.
This designates the correction area, which is indicated
by a zebra pattern.
Camera synchronization during time code
synchronization
During time code synchronization, the camera is
genlocked to the reference video signal input from the
GENLOCK IN connector.
Change the value of SKIN DTL WIDTH (0 to 359) on
the SKIN DETAIL page so that the zebra pattern may
be displayed in the target area.
Set the correction level beforehand on the SKIN
DETAIL LVL item on the SKIN DETAIL page.
Setting for special shooting cases
Depending on the shooting conditions, set the camcorder
appropriately referring below.
5
When the setting is finished, set SKIN AREA IND to
OFF on the SKIN DETAIL page.
Shooting
conditions
Setting and effect
The subject is
completely still
Setting: Set the EVS (Enhanced Vertical
definition System) function to ON on the
(Example: When SW STATUS page of the PAINT menu.
shooting
documents,
drawings, etc.).
Enabling the EVS function tends to
increase the occurrence of aliasing
problems (moiré patterns). Therefore,
normally leave the function disabled.
Effect: This enhances the vertical
resolution.
tone (Example:
When shooting
to hide skin
details)
Effect: This adjusts the skin detail or
tone to a designated active area.
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Recording
camcorder is in standby-off mode, it takes time for the
recording to start after pressing the REC button.
Back Space Editing
You can set the time out value for automatic switching to
standby-off mode from 1 minute, 3 minutes, or 5 minutes,
on the VTR MODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu
This section describes the steps for recording several
scenes continuously.
1
Follow steps in “Basic Procedure for Shooting” on
page 46 to begin recording.
Starting back space editing at any
tape position
To continue the time code that has been recorded on
the tape, set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-
RUN.
This section describes the steps for inserting a new scene
at any desired position on the tape.
The following steps can also be used to restart recording
after an interruption has occurred.
For details of time codes, see “Setting the time data”
2
When you have finished recording a scene, press the
REC button on the camcorder or the VTR button on
the lens.
1
2
Insert the cassette containing the previous recording.
This pauses the recording operation.
To continue from the last time code of the previous
recording, set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch
to REGEN.
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).
For details about time codes, see “Setting the time
• Remove the cassette.
• Transport the tape (play, rewind, fast forward).
• Replace the battery when the camcorder is powered.
3
Press the PLAY button.
The recorded contents are displayed on the viewfinder
screen.
3
4
When you are ready to shoot the next scene, again
press the REC button on the camcorder or the VTR
button on the lens.
Operation at
playback
Procedure
This restarts the recording operation.
Fast forward the
tape
Press the F FWD button.
Press the REW button.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each scene to be shot.
Rewind the tape
To
Procedure
REW button
PLAY button
F FWD button
REW
REV
PLAY
F FWD
STOP
above)
EDIT
FWD
Check the recorded
contents
contents immediately after
SEARCH
STOP button
Stop recording
Press the REC button on the
camcorder or the VTR button on
the lens, then press the STOP
button.
If there is a long period before shooting
the next scene
Once put the camcorder into recording pause mode, it
waits a certain (user-definable) period of time and then
automatically switches to standby-off mode. When the
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Back Space Editing
4
5
6
Press the STOP button when the tape reaches the
position where you want to start the new recording
(see the figure in step 3).
1
2
Insert the cassette containing the previous recording.
This stops playback.
3
Press and hold either of the +FWD or –REV button of
the EDIT SEARCH +FWD/–REV buttons.
Press the RET button on the lens.
This rewinds the tape slightly and runs it until the
continue point, then sets the camcorder to recording
pause state.
–REV button
+FWD button
REW
PLAY
F FWD
STOP
Press the REC button on the camcorder or the VTR
button on the lens.
REV
EDIT
SEARCH
FWD
This starts recording.
To carry out back space editing frame by frame,
specify the continue position using the edit search
function. For details, see the next section “Using the
Notes
• When the scan mode is 24P, see “Setting the CCD scan
mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)” on page 107 (DSR-
450WS).
The tape is moved in reverse or forward search mode
for as long as you hold down the button, and the image
is shown in the viewfinder.
• If you set the POWER switch to off during recording or
when recording is paused, the camcorder automatically
goes through its shut-down sequence, then powers off.
When you next set the POWER switch to 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 set the POWER switch to
off or replace the battery during this interval, as the
automatic recording continuity will be lost.
Note also that the recording continuity is lost in the
following cases.
Note
Do not shut off the power while using the edit search
function. The continue point may be lost.
4
5
Release the +FWD or –REV button when you find the
tape location where you want to continue shooting.
Recording is paused.
- If the POWER switch is set to 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.
Press the REC button on the camcorder to the VTR
button on the lens.
Recording starts.
- 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.
Note
When the scan mode is 24P, see “Setting the CCD
scan mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)” on page 107
(DSR-450WS only).
- If the recording format is changed.
Using the edit search function while
back space editing
You can use the edit search function to find the desired
tape location when continuing to record from any other
location on the tape. Press and hold one of the EDIT
SEARCH +FWD/–REV buttons to activate the search
playback function for as long as you hold down it.
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Back Space Editing
You can select either 30S, 1M, 5M, 10M, 30M, or 1H.
Here S means seconds (30S is 30 seconds), M means
minutes (5M is 5 minutes), and H means hours (1H is
one hour).
Time-Lapse Video
(Interval Rec)
3
4
Set REC TIME (recording time for one recording
session) on the FUNCTION 1 page of the
OPERATION menu.
Interval Rec mode is effective for shooting objects that
move very slowly. As shown in the following figure, you
need to set the recording time for one recording session
(REC TIME) and the total time consisting of one recording
session and the following interval (INTERVAL TIME).
You can select either 0.5S, 1.0S, 1.5S, 2.0S, 5S, 10S,
30S, 1M, 5M, or 10M.
Here S means seconds (5S is 5 seconds) and M means
minutes (1M is one minute).
Total time consisting of one recording session
and the following interval (INTERVAL TIME)
To turn on the light automatically before starting to
record, set PRE-LIGHTING (time to turn on the light
before starting to record) on the FUNCTION 1 page of
the OPERATION menu.
You can select either OFF, 2S, 5S, or 10S.
Recording
time for one
recording
session(REC
TIME)
Notes
• Set the LIGHT switch on the camcorder to AUTO to
turn on the light before recording.
The light switch must also be set to ON. With these
settings, the light turns on and off automatically.
However, the light remains on continuously if the
off time is less than 5 seconds.
• When the LIGHT switch is set to MAN and the light
switch is set to ON, the light remains on
continuously.
A pre-lighting function is available. This function
automatically turns on the light before recording starts,
which allows you to record pictures under stable light and
color temperature conditions.
To end the menu operation, flick the MENU switch to
OFF. The menu disappears from the screen and the
message “INTERVAL” flashes along the bottom of
the screen.
Making settings before shooting
To record in Interval Rec mode, you need to set the related
items beforehand as follows.
You can check the setting of Interval Rec in the VTR
1
Set INTERVAL REC to ON on the FUNCTION 1
page of the OPERATION menu.
Note
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
The camcorder exits Interval Rec mode whenever it is
powered off. However, the settings of INTERVAL TIME,
REC TIME, etc. are maintained. You do not need to set
them again the next time you use Interval Rec mode.
? 03 FUNCTION1
TOP
ASSIGN SW <1>
ASSIGN SW <2>
ASSIGN SW <3>
ASSIGN SW <4>
DF/NDF
:
:
:
:
:
ATW
OFF
OFF
OFF
DF
INTERVAL REC
REC TIME
INTERVAL TIME
PRE-LIGHTING
:
:
:
:
ON
0.5S
30S
Shooting and recording in Interval
Rec mode
OFF
The camcorder is in Interval Rec mode. The TALLY
indicator (green) in the viewfinder flashes (one flash/
second) while the camcorder is in this mode.
1
After performing the basic procedures for shooting
and recording, following the instructions in “Making
settings before shooting” on page 63, secure the
camcorder so that it will not move.
2
Set INTERVAL TIME (total time consisting of one
recording session and the following interval) on the
FUNCTION 1 page of the OPERATION menu.
2
Press the REC button on the camcorder or the VTR
button on the lens.
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Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec)
The camcorder starts recording in Interval Rec mode.
When you use the pre-lighting function, recording
starts after the light is switched on.
While recording in Interval Rec mode, the TALLY
indicator (green) in the viewfinder flashes (4 flashes/
second) and the message “INTERVAL” appears on
the viewfinder screen.
Recording Analog
Composite Signals (with
a CBK-SC01 Installed-
DSR-450WS/450WSP
only)
While recording, the REC indicator in the viewfinder
lights.
To interrupt interval recording
Installing a CBK-SC01 Composite Input Board in the
camcorder enables you to record analog composite signals
from external equipment connected to the GENLOCK IN
connector.
Press the REC button on the camcorder or the VTR button
on the lens. The camcorder operates as explained below.
When the button is pressed during interval
recording
Recording in Interval Rec mode stops. Press the REC or
VTR button again to start recording in Interval Rec mode
again.
1
Set REC VIDEO SOURCE to EXT on the SOURCE
SEL page of the OPERATION menu.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
When the button is pressed during a pause of
interval recording
Recording in Interval Rec mode stops, and normal
recording starts. Press the REC or VTR button again to
interrupt recording. Press the REC or VTR button once
again to start recording in Interval Rec mode.
19 SOURCE SEL
TOP
EXT
REC VIDEO SOURCE:
SETUP REMOVE
:ON
To end auto interval recording
You can exit Interval Rec mode by setting the POWER
switch to OFF or setting INTERVAL REC to OFF on the
FUNCTION 1 page of the OPERATION menu.
2
Input analog composite signals to the GENLOCK IN
connector of the camcorder.
These signals are displayed on the viewfinder and the
LCD monitor, and can be recorded on the tape.
Notes on Auto Interval Rec mode
Audio
Audio fade-in/fade-out functions are not carried out in
Interval Rec mode.
Note
Even when the GENLOCK item is set to OFF on the
GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu, the
camcorder is automatically synchronized with the external
reference video signal when the external video signal is
input to the GENLOCK IN connector in EXT mode. When
the setting is switched to CAM mode, or when no signals
are input even in EXT mode, the camcorder is reset to the
original setting.
Playback control buttons
While recording in Interval Rec mode, you cannot use the
playback control buttons (EJECT, REW, F FWD, PLAY,
and STOP). To use these buttons, stop recording by
pressing the REC button on the camcorder or the VTR
button on the lens.
Menu operation
While recording in Interval Rec mode, you cannot change
the settings of INTERVAL TIME and REC TIME. To
change the settings, stop recording by pressing the REC
button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens.
To use setup remove (DSR-450WS only)
Setup remove is a function that removes a setup that has
been added to a video signal when recording. The factory
setting of setup remove is ON.
In order to set the setup remove function off, select OFF in
SETUP REMOVE on the SOURCE SEL page of the
OPERATION menu.
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Recording Analog Composite Signals (with a CBK-SC01 Installed- DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
Checking the recording on the color
video monitor
Playing and Checking
Recorded Contents
Connect a color video monitor to the MONITOR OUT
connector or the VIDEO OUT connector of the camcorder.
By pressing the PLAY button, you can view the recorded
picture.
By pressing the PLAY button, you can review any length
of recording on the viewfinder screen in black and white or
in color on the LCD monitor. There are two other ways to
review the recording.
• Recording review: You can view the last two to ten
seconds of the recording on the viewfinder screen in
black and white or in color on the LCD monitor.
• Playback in external color video monitor: You can see
the recording in color on a color video monitor without
the need for any external adaptor.
For details about how to connect a monitor, see
Note
For the DSR-450WS/450WSP, only the picture displayed
through the camera is output to the CBK-SD01 SDI Output
Board. Playback pictures cannot be output even during
playback.
For details about the switches and controls used to select
the audio output signal and to adjust the audio level, see
To use setup add (DSR-400/450WS only)
Setup add is a function that adds a setup to the playback
video signal. To activate this function, set SETUP ADD to
ON on the VTR MODE page of the MAINTENANCE
menu.
Checking the recorded contents
immediately after shooting —
Recording Review
Notes
With recording paused, press the RET button on the lens.
The tape is automatically rewound over the last
approximately 2 seconds of the recording (approximately
10 seconds maximum if you press and hold the RET
button), and then this last part of the recording is shown in
the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. Use this function
to check whether recording went correctly.
• The video image that connects the DVCAM format and
DV format is distorted during playback.
• The camcorder can play video and audio that is recorded
in DVCAM format or DV format (in SP mode).
• If two or more audio sampling frequencies are mixed on
one tape, the part where the video images are recorded in
different frequencies will be distorted.
By assigning the LENS RET function to the ASSIGN
switch, you can use the switch in the same way as the lens
RET button.
For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN
Notes
• During recording review, do not set the POWER switch
to off. The camcorder may not be able to find the
continue point.
• You cannot start recording until the recording review has
finished.
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Playing and Checking Recorded Contents
Menu Displays and
Detailed Settings
Chapter
Menu Organization and Operation
The following shows the organization of menus in this
camcorder.
For details about USER MENU CUSTOMIZE, see
The USER menu consisting of items and pages registered
at the factory is used. The number in parenthesis is the
page number that setting is displayed on.
Menu selection
1st hierarchy
USER
2nd hierarchy
3rd hierarchy
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
IRIS OVERRIDE
TOP MENU
DETAIL LEVEL
MASTER BLACK
BLACK GAMMA
MASTER BLK GAMMA
COLOR TEMP <P>
SKIN DETAIL ALL
SKIN DETECT
SKIN AREA IND
SKIN DTL SELECT
SKIN DETAIL
SKIN DETAIL LVL
SCN 1
SCN 2
SCN 3
SCN 4
SCN 5
STANDARD
REC FORMAT
AU MODE
16:9/4:3 SELECT 1)
REC VIDEO SOURCE 2)
REAR BNC OUT SEL 3)
SCAN MODE 1)
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
GL H PHASE
GL SC PHASE
GL SC 0/180 SEL
MARKER
CENTER
SAFETY ZONE
ASSIGN SW <1>
ASSIGN SW <2>
ASSIGN SW <3>
ASSIGN SW <4>
(Continued)
(Continued)
1) Only for the DSR-450WS/450WSP
2) Only when a CBK-SC01 Composite Input Board is installed in the DSR-
450WS/450WSP
3) Only when a CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board is installed in the DSR-
450WS/450WSP
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Menu Organization and Operation
Menu selection
1st hierarchy
2nd hierarchy
3rd hierarchy
CLOCK ADJUST
Page 8
HOUR
MIN
SEC
YEAR
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE
ALL
MONTH
DAY
OPERATION
LCD BRIGHT <L>
LCD BRIGHT <H>
LCD COLOR
OUTPUT
REAR BNC OUT SEL 2)
MONI OUT VFDISP
MONI OUT MENU
MONI OUT TC
MONITOR OUT
MONI OUT MARKER
MONI OUT ZEBRA
ASSIGN SW <1>
ASSIGN SW <2>
ASSIGN SW <3>
ASSIGN SW <4>
DF/NDF 3)
FUNCTION 1
INTERVAL REC
REC TIME
INTERVAL TIME
PRE-LIGHTING
D5600
FUNCTION 2
WIDE AWB
WHITE SWITCH <B>
SHOCKLESS WHITE
ATW SPEED
LOW LIGHT
LOW LIGHT LEVEL
VF BATT WARNING
VF DISP
VF DISP 1
VF DISP MODE
DISP EXTENDER
DISP FILTER
DISP WHITE
DISP GAIN
DISP SHUTTER
DISP AUDIO
DISP TAPE
DISP IRIS
DISP COLOR TEMP
DISP BATT REMAIN
DISP DC IN
VF DISP 2
DISP 16:9/4:3 ID 1)
DISP VTR STATUS
DISP VTR TRIGGER
DISP TIME CODE
DISP REC FORMAT
MARKER
MARKER 1
CENTER
SAFETY ZONE
SAFETY AREA
ASPECT 1)
ASPECT SELECT 1)
ASPECT MASK(4:3) 1)
ASPECT MASK LVL 1)
100%MARKER
(Continued)
(Continued)
1) Only for the DSR-450WS/450WSP
2) Only when a CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board is installed in the DSR-
450WS/450WSP
3) Only for the DSR-400/450WS
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Menu Organization and Operation
Menu selection
2nd hierarchy
3rd hierarchy
USER BOX
1st hierarchy
MARKER 2
USER BOX WIDTH
USER BOX HEIGHT
USER BOX H POS
USER BOX V POS
CENTER H POS
CENTER V POS
GAIN LOW
GAIN MID
GAIN SW
GAIN HIGH
GAIN TURBO
TURBO SW IND
ZEBRA
VF SETTING
ZEBRA SELECT
ZEBRA1 DET LEVEL
ZEBRA1 APT LEVEL
ZEBRA2 DET LEVEL
VF DETAIL LEVEL
VF ASPECT 1)
IRIS OVERRIDE
IRIS SPEED
AUTO IRIS
CLIP HIGH LIGHT
IRIS WINDOW
IRIS WINDOW IND
IRIS VAR WIDTH
IRIS VAR HEIGHT
IRIS VAR H POS
IRIS VAR V POS
ID-1
ID-2
ID-3
ID-4
SHOT ID
SHOT DATE
SHOT TIME
SHOT DISP
SHOT MODEL NAME
SHOT SERIAL NO
SHOT ID SEL
SHOT 16:9 ID 1)
SHOT BLINK CHARA
STATUS CAMERA
STATUS VTR
SET STATUS
OFFSET WHT
OFFSET WHITE <A>
WARM-COOL <A>
COLOR FINE <A>
OFFSET WHITE <B>
WARM-COOL <B>
COLOR FINE <B>
SHUTTER SLS 1)
SHUTTER ECS
SHT ENABLE
SHUTTER 1/32 2)
SHUTTER 1/33 3)
SHUTTER 1/40 4)
SHUTTER 1/48 2)
SHUTTER 1/50 3)
SHUTTER 1/60 5)
SHUTTER 1/96 2)
SHUTTER 1/100 6)
SHUTTER 1/120 4)
SHUTTER 1/125
SHUTTER 1/250
SHUTTER 1/500
SHUTTER 1/1000
SHUTTER 1/2000
(Continued)
(Continued)
1) Only for the DSR-450WS/450WSP
2) Only for 24P mode
6) Only for I (interlace scan) mode and a video output signal set to NTSC, or
for PsF (progressive scan) mode and a video output signal set to PAL
3) Only for PsF (progressive scan) mode and a video output signal set to PAL
4) Only for PsF (progressive scan) mode and a video output signal set to
NTSC
5) Only for I (interlace scan) mode and a video output signal set to PAL, or
for PsF (progressive scan) mode and a video output signal set to NTSC
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Menu Organization and Operation
Menu selection
3rd hierarchy
1st hierarchy
2nd hierarchy
LENS FILE
LENS FILE SELECT
F.ID
FORMAT
16:9/4:3 SELECT 2)
WIDE ID 2)
SCAN MODE 2)
24P PULLDWN MODE 3)
DF/NDF 3)
SOURCE SEL 1)
SW STATUS
REC VIDEO SOURCE
SETUP REMOVE 3)
PAINT
GAMMA
CHROMA
MATRIX
KNEE
WHITE CLIP
DETAIL
APERTURE
FLARE
EVS
TEST SAW
WHITE
COLOR TEMP <A>
COLOR FINE <A>
R GAIN <A>
B GAIN <A>
D5600K <A>
COLOR TEMP <B>
COLOR FINE <B>
R GAIN <B>
B GAIN <B>
D5600K <B>
BLACK/FLARE
MASTER BLACK
R BLACK
B BLACK
MASTER FLARE
R FLARE
G FLARE
B FLARE
FLARE
GAMMA
GAMMA
STEP GAMMA
MASTER GAMMA
R GAMMA
G GAMMA
B GAMMA
GAMMA SELECT 2)
GAMMA SEL(STD)
GAMMA SEL(FILM)2)
BLACK GAMMA
BLACK GAMMA
BLK GAM RANGE
MASTER BLK GAMMA
R BLACK GAMMA
G BLACK GAMMA
B BLACK GAMMA
KNEE
KNEE
KNEE POINT
KNEE SLOPE
KNEE SATURATION
KNEE SAT LEVEL
WHITE CLIP
WHITE CLIP LEVEL
DETAIL 1
DETAIL
APERTURE
DETAIL LEVEL
APERTURE LEVEL
DTL H/V RATIO
CRISPENING
(Continued)
(Continued)
LEVEL DEPEND
LEVEL DEPEND LVL
DETAIL FREQUENCY
1) Only when a CBK-SC01 Composite Input Board is installed in the DSR-
450WS/450WSP
2) Only for the DSR-450WS/450WSP
3) Only for the DSR-450WS
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Menu Organization and Operation
Menu selection
1st hierarchy
2nd hierarchy
DETAIL 2
3rd hierarchy
KNEE APERTURE
KNEE APT LVL
DETAIL COMB
CROSS COLOR
CROSS COLOR LVL
DETAIL LIMIT
DTL WHT LMT
DTL BLK LMT
DTL V-BLK LMT
DETAIL 3
FINE DTL
FINE DTL LVL
V DTL CREATION
H/V CONTROL MODE
SKIN DETAIL
SKIN DETAIL ALL
SKIN DETECT
SKIN AREA IND
SKIN DTL SELECT
SKIN DETAIL
SKIN DETAIL LVL
SKIN DTL SAT
SKIN DTL HUE
SKIN DTL WIDTH
MTX LINEAR
MATRIX
MATRIX(USER)
MATRIX(PRESET)
MATRIX R-G
MATRIX R-B
MATRIX G-R
MATRIX G-B
MATRIX B-R
MATRIX B-G
MTX MULTI
MATRIX
MATRIX(MULTI)
MATRIX AREA IND
MATRIX COLOR DET
MTX(MULTI)AXIS
MTX(MULTI)HUE
MTX(MULTI)SAT
V MODULATION
LOW KEY SAT
VMOD
MASTER VMOD
R VMOD
G VMOD
B VMOD
LOW KEY SAT
L.KEY SAT LEVEL
L.KEY SAT RANGE
Y BLACK GAMMA
Y BLK GAM LEVEL
Y BLK GAM RANGE
SCENE FILE
1
2
3
4
5
STANDARD
SCENE RECALL
SCENE STORE
F. ID
WHITE SHADING
WHT SHAD CH SEL
R/G/B WHT H SAW
R/G/B WHT H PARA
R/G/B WHT V SAW
R/G/B WHT V PARA
WHITE SAW/PARA
MAINTENANCE
(Continued)
(Continued)
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Menu Organization and Operation
2nd hierarchy
3rd hierarchy
1st hierarchy
Menu selection
BLK SHAD CH SEL
BLACK SHADING
R/G/B BLK H SAW
R/G/B BLK H PARA
R/G/B BLK V SAW
R/G/B BLK V PARA
BLACK SAW/PARA
MASTER BLACK
MASTER GAIN(TMP)
<Sony Info>
BEFORE END 1
END1
BATTERY
<Sony>
BEFORE END 2
END 2
<Others, EXT DC>
BEFORE END 3
END 3
AU MODE
AUDIO
AU HEADROOM
AU FADE
AU SG(1KHz)
F AUDIO VOL
REC TALLY BLINK
STBY OFF TIMER
REC FORMAT
VTR MODE
SETUP ADD 1)
COLOR TEMP <P>
COLOR FINE <P>
R GAIN <P>
PRESET WHT
B GAIN <P>
D5600K <P>
AWB ENABLE <P>
DCC FUNCTION SEL
DCC D RANGE
DCC POINT
DCC GAIN
DCC DELAY TIME
DCC ADJUST
AUTO IRIS 2
IRIS WINDOW
IRIS WINDOW IND
IRIS LEVEL
IRIS APL RATIO
IRIS VAR WIDTH
IRIS VAR HEIGHT
IRIS VAR H POS
IRIS VAR V POS
IRIS SPEED
CLIP HIGH LIGHT
WHT FILTER INH
COLOR BAR SEL
REC TALLY
FUNCTION 3
USER & ALL ONLY
RM COMMON MEMORY 2)
RM REC START 2)
i.LINK CTL
i.LINK CTL(END)
GENLOCK
GENLOCK
GL H PHASE
GL SC PHASE
GL SC 0/180 SEL
ND OFFSET ADJUST
CLEAR ND OFFSET
ND COMP
AUTO BLK SHADING
RESET BLK SHD
AUTO SHADING
(Continued)
MASTER GAIN(TMP)
1) Only for the DSR-400/450WS
2) Only for the DSR-450WS/450WSP
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Menu selection
2nd hierarchy
3rd hierarchy
1st hierarchy
FILE
USER FILE LOAD
USER FILE
USER FILE SAVE
F. ID
USER PRESET
STORE USR PRESET
CLEAR USR PRESET
CUSTOMIZE RESET
LOAD CUSTOM DATA
LOAD OUT OF USER
BEFORE FILE PAGE
USER LOAD WHITE
USER FILE 2
ALL FILE LOAD
ALL FILE SAVE
F. ID
ALL FILE
ALL PRESET
STORE ALL PRESET
CLEAR ALL PRESET
1
2
SCENE FILE
3
4
5
STANDARD
SCENE RECALL
SCENE STORE
F. ID
REFERENCE STORE
REFERENCE CLEAR
REFERENCE LOAD
REFERENCE SAVE
F. ID
REFERENCE
LENS FILE 1
LENS FILE 2
SCENE WHITE DATA
LENS FILE RECALL
LENS FILE STORE
F. ID
LENS NO OFFSET
SOURCE
IRIS GAIN
LENS M VMOD
LENS CENTER H
LENS CENTER V
LENS R FLARE
LENS G FLARE
LENS B FLARE
LENS W-R OFST
LENS W-B OFST
SHADING CH SEL
LENS R/G/B H SAW
LENS R/G/B H PARA
LENS R/G/B V SAW
LENS R/G/B V PARA
LENS FILE 3
M.S. FORMAT
M.S. IN > JUMP TO
MEMORY STICK
(Continued)
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Menu Organization and Operation
Menu selection
2nd hierarchy
3rd hierarchy
1st hierarchy
HOURS METER
RESET METER
DIAGNOSIS
DRUM RUNNING
TAPE RUNNING
OPERATION
THREADING
DRUM RUNNING-2
TAPE RUNNING-2
OPERATION-2
THREADING-2
TIME/DATE
CLOCK ADJUST
HOUR
MIN
SEC
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
DEV STATUS 1
I/O
FP1
FP2
CN
FRAM
AT
EEPROM
DCP1
DCP2
PA
LSI
PX
BCS
SCI
SY
RM 1)
DEV STATUS 2
AUTO CHECK
HUMID TIMER RESET
OPTION BOARD 1)
SDI OUTPUT
COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT
1) Only for the DSR-450WS/450WSP
The TOP menu
The TOP menu consists of the following submenus.
The USER menu
This menu allows you to add items from the
OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, FILE, and
DIAGNOSIS menus to suit your needs. By gathering
frequently used items on the USER menu beforehand, you
can call up them quickly whenever you need them.
Usually by flicking the MENU switch to ON, the USER
menu is displayed.
<TOP MENU>
USER
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE
ALL
OPERATION
PAINT
MAINTENANCE
FILE
DIAGNOSIS
When you select an item in the TOP menu, this displays
the most recently shown page of the corresponding
submenu. When the submenu is selected for the first time,
the CONTENTS page appears.
The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu
This menu allows you to add pages to or delete pages from
the USER menu to suit your needs.
The ALL menu
This menu contains all items of the OPERATION, PAINT,
MAINTENANCE, FILE, and DIAGNOSIS menus as they
are in one menu.
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The scene file
The OPERATION menu
In the scene file, the setting values of event items adjusted
to shoot a particular scene are saved. You can save up to
five scene files in the camcorder memory and up to 100
scene files in a “Memory Stick”. For example, first adjust
the settings to shoot a particular scene at the rehearsal and
then save them as a scene file. Then load this file before the
actual shooting so that you can quickly recreate setup
conditions that are the same as those in rehearsal.
This menu contains items for changing settings according
to conditions related to the subject when the camcorder is
being operated.
The PAINT menu
This menu contains items for making detailed image
adjustments while using a waveform monitor to monitor
the waveforms output by the camera. Support of a video
engineer is usually required to use this menu. Although
you can also use an external remote control unit to set the
items on this menu, this menu is effective when using the
camcorder by itself outdoors.
Items included in the scene file are marked with an “Sc”
in the “File” column on the menu list.
The reference file
In the reference file, the reference setting values used when
saved. You can save one reference file in a “Memory
Stick”. If the reference file is not saved, the factory default
values are used as reference values.
The MAINTENANCE menu
This menu contains items for performing camera
maintenance operations, such as changing the VTR system
or using infrequently used paint items.
Items included in the reference file are marked with an
“R” in the “File” column on the menu list.
The FILE menu
This menu is for saving the adjusted data in the camcorder
memory or in a “Memory Stick”. The following files can
be saved.
The lens file
In the lens file, the setting data used to compensate for the
characteristics of lenses, such as flare, white shading, auto
iris gain, center marker position, and compensation value
of extender white, is saved. You can save up to 16 lens files
in the camcorder memory and up to 100 lens files in a
“Memory Stick”.
The user file
In the user file, the setting items and setting data of the
customized USER menu are saved. Once you save the user
file in a “Memory Stick”, you can easily set the USER
menu to your preference by loading the data from the
“Memory Stick”.
Items included in the lens file are marked with an “L” in
the “File” column on the menu list.
For details on the user file, see “Saving and Loading User
The DIAGNOSIS menu
This menu enables you to confirm the VTR status or
identify a failed circuit board.
The ALL file
In the ALL file, the setting data of all of the menus are
saved. Once a camcorder is set according to your
preferences and you save its ALL file in a “Memory
Stick”, you can easily set other camcorders to the settings
of the camcorder that you already set by loading the data
from the “Memory Stick”.
Items included in the ALL file are marked with an “A” in
the “File” column on the menu list.
The preset file
In the preset file, the preset values of setting items in the
menu are saved. You can save the preset file in the built-in
memory of the camcorder.
Items included in the preset file are marked with a “P” in
the “File” column on the menu list.
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Menu list
The pages of the menu that have been registered in the
USER menu at the factory are indicated by the page (Page1
to 8) in the “USER menu” column.
The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to add
and delete pages in the USER menu to suit your
requirements.
value. The setting range shown on the menu screen may
differ from what is shown in the manual.
The “File” column
The letters in the “File” column stand for the following.
A: Items saved in the ALL file
P: Items saved in the preset file
Sc: Items saved in the scene file
R: Items saved in the reference file
Note
L: Items saved in the lens file
When the setting range in the “Settings” column is
St: Items changed in value by the STANDARD operation
surrounded by parentheses ( ), the setup value is a relative
The OPERATION menu
Page
Item
Settings
Default
USER Description
menu
File
OUTPUT
LCD BRIGHT <L>
LCD BRIGHT <H>
LCD COLOR
–32 to 31
0
–
Adjusts brightness of the LCD monitor A P
when the LCD button is set to L.
Adjusts brightness of the LCD monitor
when the LCD button is set to H.
Adjusts the color strength of the LCD
monitor.
REAR BNC OUT
SEL
(when option board is
installed)
VBS/SDI
VBS
ON
MONITOR
OUT
MONI OUT VFDISP OFF/ON
–
Selects whether or not the VF DISP
display signal is mixed to the output
signal from the MONITOR OUT
connector.
A P
MONI OUT MENU
Selects whether or not the MENU
display signal is mixed to the output
signal from the MONITOR OUT
connector.
MONI OUT TC
OFF
Selects whether or not the time code
is mixed to the output signal from the
MONITOR OUT connector.
MONI OUT MARKER
MONI OUT ZEBRA
Selects whether or not the marker
signal is mixed to the output signal
from the MONITOR OUT connector.
Selects whether or not the ZEBRA
display signal is mixed to the output
signal from the MONITOR OUT
connector.
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Menu Organization and Operation
Page
Item
Settings
Default
USER Description
menu
File
FUNCTION 1 ASSIGN SW <1>
ASSIGN SW <2>
OFF/
ATW
OFF
MARKER/
ATW/LENS
RET/REC
SWITCH/
TURBO
ASSIGN SW <3>
ASSIGN SW <4>
SWITCH
DF/NDF
DF/NDF
DF
–
Switches between drop frame (DF)
mode and non-drop frame (NDF)
mode.
INTERVAL REC
REC TIME
OFF/ON
OFF
0.5S
0.5S/1.0S/
1.5S/2.0S/5S/
10S/30S/1M/
5M/10M
INTERVAL TIME
PRE–LIGHTING
30S/1M/5M/
10M/30M/1H
1H
OFF/2SEC/
5SEC/10SEC
OFF
OFF
FUNCTION 2 D5600
OFF/ON
–
Turns on and off the function which
electrically applies a 5600K color
temperature filter (effective only when
WIDE AWB is set to OFF).
A P Sc St
A P
WIDE AWB
OFF/ON
ON
Turns on and off the function which
widens the range adjustable by Auto
White Balance.
WHITE SWTCH <B> MEM/ATW
MEM
1
Sets the function of the WHITE BAL
switch when it is set to B.
SHOCKLESS
WHITE
OFF/1/2/3
Changes the white gain smoothly
when operating the WHITE BAL
switch.
ATW SPEED
LOW LIGHT
1/2/3/4/5
OFF/ON
4
Sets the convergence speed for Auto
Tracing White balance.
OFF
Turns the warning display on or off
when the video average level is less
than the preset value.
LOW LIGHT LEVEL
(–99 to 99)
0
Sets the level at which the LOW
LIGHT function becomes effective.
VF BATT WARNING 10% / 20%
10%
Sets the threshold value of remaining
battery capacity to make the
remaining capacity indication flash on
the viewfinder screen.
VF DISP 1
VF DISP
OFF/ON
Depends
on the
–
–
switch
VF DISP MODE
DISP EXTENDER
DISP FILTER
DISP WHITE
DISP GAIN
1/2/3
3
A P
OFF/ON
ON
DISP SHUTTER
DISP AUDIO
DISP TAPE
DISP IRIS
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Menu Organization and Operation
Page
Item
Settings
Default
USER Description
menu
File
VF DISP 2
DISP COLOR TEMP OFF/ON
OFF
INT
–
A P
DISP BATT REMAIN AUTO/VOLT/
INT
DISP DC IN
OFF/ON
OFF/ON
OFF/ON
OFF/ON
OFF
ON
DISP 16:9/4:3 ID
DISP VTR STATUS
DISP VTR TRIGGER
DISP TIME CODE
DISP REC FORMAT
MARKER
OFF
OFF
MARKER 1
A P
CENTER
SAFETY ZONE
SAFETY AREA
80% / 90% /
92% / 95%
90%
–
ASPECT
OFF/ON
OFF
4:3
ASPECT SELECT
4:3/13:9/14:9
ASPECT MASK (4:3) OFF/ON
OFF
1/4
ASPECT MASK LVL 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
100% MARKER
USER BOX
OFF/ON
OFF/ON
1 to 465
OFF
OFF
245
MARKER 2
–
Turns the box cursor on or off.
A P
USER BOX WIDTH
Width (from the center to right or left
side)
USER BOX HEIGHT NTSC: 1 to
72
Height (from the center to top or
bottom)
120
PAL: 1 to 142
USER BOX H POS
USER BOX V POS
–461 to 461
0
0
Horizontal position of the center
Vertical position of the center
NTSC: –119 to
118
PAL: –141 to
140
CENTER H POS
–48 to 47
0
0
Horizontal position of the center
marker
CENTER V POS
GAIN LOW
–15 to 14
Vertical position of the center marker
GAIN SW
–3dB/0dB/3dB/ 0dB
6dB/9dB/12dB/
18dB/24dB/
30dB/36dB
–
–
GAIN MID
9dB
GAIN HIGH
18dB
36dB
OFF
OFF
1
GAIN TURBO
TURBO SW IND
OFF/ON
OFF/ON
1/2/BOTH
VF SETTING ZEBRA
ZEBRA SELECT
100.
ZEBRA1 DET LVL
ZEBRA1 APT LVL
ZEBRA2 DET LVL
20% to 107% 70%
(in 1% steps)
1% to 10%
10%
(in 1% steps)
52% to 109% 100%
(in 1% steps)
VF DETAIL LEVEL
VF ASPECT
(–99 to 99)
AUTO/16:9
0
AUTO
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Menu Organization and Operation
Page
Item
Settings
Default
USER Description
menu
File
AUTO IRIS
IRIS OVERRIDE
IRIS SPEED
OFF/ON
(–99 to 99)
OFF/ON
OFF
0
A P
–
Adjusts the speed of automatic iris.
A P Sc R St
A P
CLIP HIGH LIGHT
OFF
Turns the function that ignores
detection of very bright highlights or
reacts slowly to them on or off.
IRIS WINDOW
1/2/3/4/5/VAR
OFF/ON
1
A P R St
IRIS WINDOW IND
IRIS VAR WIDTH
IRIS VAR HEIGHT
OFF
245
–
20 to 465
A P
NTSC: 20 to
120
NTSC:
72
PAL: 20 to 142 PAL: 85
IRIS VAR H POS
IRIS VAR V POS
–452 to 452
0
0
NTSC: –101 to
100
PAL: –122 to
122
SHOT ID
ID-1
Displays
Blank
OFF
–
–
101.
A
character input
mode (up to 12
characters).
ID-2
ID-3
ID-4
SHOT DISP
SHOT DATE
SHOT TIME
OFF/ON
A P
SHOT MODEL
NAME
SHOT SERIAL NO
SHOT ID SEL
OFF/ID-1/ID-2/
ID-3/ID-4
SHOT 16:9 ID
OFF/ON
OFF
OFF
SHOT BLINK
CHARA
SET STATUS STATUS CAMERA
STATUS VTR
OFF/ON
ON
–
–
A P
OFFSET WHT OFFSET WHITE <A> OFF/ON
OFF
WARM-COOL <A>
Display color
3200
temperature
(converted
from R/B
Gain).
COLOR FINE <A>
(–99 to 99)
0
OFFSET WHITE <B> OFF/ON
OFF
3200
WARM-COOL <B>
Display color
temperature
(converted
from R/B
Gain).
COLOR FINE <B>
(–99 to 99)
0
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Menu Organization and Operation
Page
Item
Settings
Default
USER Description
menu
File
SHT ENABLE SHUTTER SLS
SHUTTER ECS
SHUTTER 1/32
OFF/ON
ON
–
The items which can be set differ
depending on the CCD scan mode
SHUTTER 1/33
SHUTTER 1/40
SHUTTER 1/48
SHUTTER 1/50
SHUTTER 1/60
SHUTTER 1/96
SHUTTER 1/100
SHUTTER 1/120
SHUTTER 1/125
SHUTTER 1/250
SHUTTER 1/500
SHUTTER 1/1000
SHUTTER 1/2000
LENS FILE
FORMAT
LENS FILE SELECT 1 to 17 (17
only when
1
–
106.
–
L
serial lens
connected)
F.ID
Displays file
name.
Blank
16:9
ON
16:9/4:3 SELECT
WIDE ID
16:9 / 4:3
OFF/ON
–
Selects whether to add wide aspect
identifying signal to video signal in
16:9 mode.
SCAN MODE
NTSC: I/PsF/
24P
PAL: I/PsF
I
A P Sc R St
AP
24P PULLDWN
MODE
2.3/2.3.3.2
DF/NDF
2.3
DF
–
the scan mode is set to 24P.
DF/NDF
Switches between drop frame (DF)
mode and non-drop frame (NDF)
mode.
SOURCE SEL REC VIDEO
SOURCE
CAM/EXT
OFF/ON
CAM
ON
Page4 See “Recording Analog Composite
A P
Signals (with a CBK-SC01 Installed-
DSR-450WS/450WSP only)” on page
64.
SETUP REMOVE
–
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Menu Organization and Operation
The PAINT menu
Page
Item
Settings
Default
USER Description
menu
File
SW STATUS
GAMMA
OFF/ON
ON
–
Turns the gamma correction on or off. A P Sc St
CHROMA
Turns the chroma of the composite
signal on or off.
MATRIX
Turns the linear matrix correction on
or off.
A P Sc R St
KNEE
Turns the knee correction on or off.
WHITE CLIP
Turns the white clipping correction on A P Sc St
or off.
DETAIL
Turns the detail signal on or off.
Turns the aperture function on or off.
Turns the flare function on or off.
APERTURE
FLARE
EVS
OFF
OFF
Turns the EVS shutter on or off.
Selects the test signal.
A P Sc R St
A P St
TEST SAW
OFF/SAW/
REC
WHITE
COLOR TEMP <A> Display color
temperature
3200
–
Sets the color temperature of WHITE A P Sc St
A.
(converted
from R/B gain).
COLOR FINE <A>
(–99 to 99)
0
Adjusts the value more precisely
when the color temperature
adjustment through COLOR TEMP is
not satisfactory.
R GAIN <A>
B GAIN <A>
D5600K <A>
Only the value of R GAIN is changed.
Only the value of B GAIN is changed.
OFF/ON
OFF
Turns the WHITE A electronic 5600K
filter on or off.
COLOR TEMP <B> Display color
temperature
3200
Sets the color temperature of WHITE
B.
(converted
from R/B gain).
COLOR FINE <B>
(–99 to 99)
0
Adjusts the value more precisely
when the color temperature
adjustment through COLOR TEMP is
not satisfactory.
R GAIN <B>
B GAIN <B>
D5600K <B>
Only the value of R GAIN is changed.
Only the value of B GAIN is changed.
OFF/ON
OFF
0
Turns the WHITE B electronic 5600K
filter on or off.
BLACK/
FLARE
MASTER BLACK
R BLACK
(–99 to 99)
Page1 Adjusts the black level of the master. A P Sc R St
–
Adjusts the R black level.
Adjusts the B black level.
Adjusts the flare level of the master.
Adjusts the R flare level.
Adjusts the G flare level.
Adjusts the B flare level.
A P Sc St
B BLACK
MASTER FLARE
R FLARE
A P Sc R St
G FLARE
B FLARE
FLARE
OFF/ON
ON
Turns the flare correction circuit on or A P Sc St
off.
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Menu Organization and Operation
Page
Item
Settings
Default
ON
USER Description
menu
File
GAMMA
GAMMA
OFF/ON
–
Turns the gamma correction function A P Sc St
on or off.
STEP GAMMA
MASTER GAMMA
0.35 to 0.90
(in 0.05 steps)
0.45
0
Sets the master gamma correction
curve in steps.
A P Sc R St
(–99 to 99)
Sets the master gamma correction
curve.
R GAMMA
Sets the R gamma correction curve.
Sets the G gamma correction curve.
Sets the B gamma correction curve.
Selects the gamma table.
G GAMMA
B GAMMA
GAMMA SELECT
GAM SEL (STD)
GAM SEL (FILM)
BLACK GAMMA
STD/FILM
1 to 6
STD
3
Selects the gamma table of STD.
Selects the gamma table of FILM.
1 to 5
1
BLACK
GAMMA
OFF/ON
ON
Page1 Turns the black gamma correction on A P Sc R St
or off.
BLK GAMMA
RANGE
LOW/L.MID/
H.MID/HIGH
HIGH
0
–
Sets the range affected by black
gamma.
MASTER BLK
GAMMA
(–99 to 99)
Page1 Adjusts the black gamma of the
master.
R BLACK GAMMA
G BLACK GAMMA
B BLACK GAMMA
KNEE
–
–
Sets the correction curve of the R
black gamma.
Sets the correction curve of the G
black gamma.
Sets the correction curve of the B
black gamma.
KNEE
OFF/ON
ON
Turns the knee correction circuit on or A P Sc R St
off.
KNEE POINT
50.0 to 109.0
(in 0.1 steps)
100.0
Sets the knee point level.
KNEE SLOPE
(–99 to 99)
0
Set the knee slope level.
KNEE SATURATION OFF/ON
ON
Turns the knee saturation function on
or off.
KNEE SAT LEVEL
WHITE CLIP
(–99 to 99)
OFF/ON
0
Sets the knee saturation level.
ON
Turns the white clipping function on or A P Sc St
off.
WHITE CLIP LEVEL 100.0 to 109.5 NTSC:
Adjusts the white clipping level.
A P Sc R St
(in 0.1 steps)
109.0
PAL:
105.0
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Page
Item
Settings
Default
USER Description
menu
File
DETAIL 1
DETAIL
OFF/ON
ON
–
Turns the detail correction function on A P Sc St
or off.
APERTURE
DETAIL LEVEL
Turns the aperture correction function
on or off.
(–99 to 99)
OFF/ON
0
Page1 Sets the general level of the detail
signal.
A P Sc R St
APERTURE LEVEL
DTL H/V RATIO
CRISPENING
–
Sets the aperture level.
Sets the level of the V detail signal.
Sets the crispening level.
LEVEL DEPEND
ON
0
Turns the level depend function on or
off.
LEVEL DEPEND LVL (–99 to 99)
Sets the level of the level depend.
DETAIL
FREQUENCY
Sets the frequency of the H detail
signal.
DETAIL 2
KNEE APERTURE
OFF/ON
OFF
0
–
Turns the knee aperture function on
or off.
A P Sc R St
KNEE APT LVL
DETAIL COMB
(–99 to 99)
–99 to 0
Sets the knee aperture level.
Sets the level at which the comb filter
becomes effective.
CROSS COLOR
OFF/ON
OFF
43
0
Turns the cross color component on
or off.
CROSS COLOR LVL 0 to 99
Sets the suppression level of the
cross color.
DETAIL LIMIT
(–99 to 99)
Sets the both detail black and white
limiters.
DTL WHT LMT
DTL BLK LMT
DTL V-BLK LMT
FINE DTL
Sets the detail white limiter.
Sets the detail black limiter.
Sets the V detail black limiter.
DETAIL 3
OFF/ON
OFF
0
–
Turns the fine detail function on or off. A P Sc R St
FINE DTL LVL
(–99 to 99)
Sets the level at which the fine detail
function becomes effective.
V DTL CREATION
NAM/G/R+G/Y R+G
Selects the source signal of the V
DTL signal.
H/V CONTROL
MODE
H/V, V
V
Select the operation mode of DETAIL
H/V RATIO on the DETAIL 1 page. (H/
V: H and V both enabled, V: V DTL
only enabled)
SKIN DETAIL SKIN DETAIL ALL
SKIN DETECT
OFF/ON
OFF
Page2 Sets ON or OFF of all the skin detail. A P Sc R St
Moves to color EXEC
detection
Detects the color for skin detail (page
–
60).
page.
SKIN AREA IND
OFF/ON
OFF
1
Sets the indicator of detected color.
Selects the skin detail.
St
SKIN DTL SELECT 1/2/3
SKIN DETAIL
OFF/ON
ON
Sets ON or OFF of the skin detail
selected in SKIN DTL SELECT.
A P Sc R St
SKIN DETAIL LVL
SKIN DTL SAT
(–99 to 99)
0
Sets the detail level of detected color.
–
Adjusts the saturation level for skin
detail.
SKIN DTL HUE
Adjusts the center phase for skin
detail.
SKIN DTL WIDTH
0 to 359
40
Adjusts the width for skin detail.
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Page
Item
Settings
Default
USER Description
menu
File
MTX LINEAR MATRIX
OFF/ON
ON
–
Turns the linear matrix correction and A P Sc R St
user set matrix correction functions
on or off.
MATRIX (USER)
OFF
ON
0
Turns the user-set matrix correction
function on or off.
MATRIX (PRESET)
MATRIX R-G
MATRIX R-B
MATRIX G-R
MATRIX G-B
MATRIX B-R
MATRIX B-G
MATRIX
Turns the preset matrix correction
function on or off.
(–99 to 99)
Sets the arbitrary R-G user-set matrix
coefficients.
Sets the arbitrary R-B user-set matrix
coefficients.
Sets the arbitrary G-R user-set matrix
coefficients.
Sets the arbitrary G-B user-set matrix
coefficients.
Sets the arbitrary B-R user-set matrix
coefficients.
Sets the arbitrary B-G user-set matrix
coefficients.
MTX MULTI
OFF/ON
ON
–
Turns the linear matrix correction and A P Sc R St
multi matrix correction functions on or
off.
MATRIX (MULTI)
OFF
OFF
Turns the multi matrix correction
function on or off.
MATRIX AREA IND OFF/ON
Turns the zebra indication on or off in St
the area corresponding to the
currently selected setting.
MATRIX COLOR
DET
Moves to color EXEC
detection
page.
Detects color.
–
MTX (MULTI) AXIS
B/B+/MG–/
MG/MG+/R/
R+/YL–/YL/
YL+/G–/G/G+/
CY/CY+/B–
B
Sets the region in which the multi
matrix correction function can be
changed.
P St
MTX (MULTI) HUE
MTX (MULTI) SAT
(–99 to 99)
0
Adjusts the color phase affected by
the multi matrix correction function in
every sixteen axis mode.
A P Sc R St
Adjusts the saturation level affected
by the multi matrix correction function
in every sixteen-axis mode.
V
V MOD
OFF/ON
ON
0
–
Turns the V modulation function on or A P St
off.
MODULATION
MASTER VMOD
R VMOD
(–99 to 99)
Turns the master V modulation
function on or off.
A P Sc R St
Turns the R V modulation function on
or off.
G VMOD
Turns the G V modulation function on
or off.
B VMOD
Turns the B V modulation function on
or off.
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Page
Item
Settings
OFF/ON
Default
OFF
0
USER Description
menu
File
LOW KEY
SAT
LOW KEY SAT
L.KEY SAT LEVEL
–
Turns the low key saturation function A P Sc R St
on or off.
(–99 to 99)
Sets the saturation level of the low
luminance part.
L.KEY SAT RANGE LOW/L.MID/
H.MID/HIGH
HIGH
Sets the luminance level at which the
low key saturation function becomes
effective.
Y BLACK GAMMA
OFF/ON
OFF
0
Turns the Y black gamma function on
or off.
Y BLK GAM LEVEL (–99 to 99)
Sets the gamma curve in the low
luminance part.
Y BLK GAM RANGE LOW/L.MID/
H.MID/HIGH
HIGH
Sets the luminance level at which the
Y black gamma becomes effective.
SCENE FILE s1
–
–
STAN-
DARD
Page3 Recalls the scene file saved in the
memory of the camcorder.
–
s2
s3
s4
s5
sSTANDARD
–
Clears all current detail-adjusted
settings and switch settings and
returns the settings to the standard
settings saved in the reference file.
SCENE RECALL
SCENE STORE
F.ID
Displays the
SCENE FILE
selection
EXEC
EXEC
Blank
–
Recalls the scene file from the
memory of the camcorder or the
“Memory Stick”.
screen.
Displays the
SCENE FILE
selection
Stores the scene file in the memory of
the camcorder or the “Memory Stick”.
screen.
Displays
Sets the File ID.
Sc
character input
mode (up to 16
characters).
The MAINTENANCE menu
Page
Item
Settings
Default
USER Description
menu
File
WHITE
SHADING
WHT SHAD CH SEL R/G/B
R/G/B WHT H SAW (–99 to 99)
R/G/B WHT H PARA
R
0
–
Selects the channel adjusted by this A P
menu.
Compensates horizontal Saw white
shading.
P
Compensates horizontal Parabola
white shading.
R/G/B WHT V SAW
Compensates vertical Saw white
shading.
R/G/B WHT V PARA
Compensates vertical Parabola white
shading.
OFF/ON
ON
WHITE SAW/PARA
Turns white shading Saw and
P St
Parabola compensation on and off.
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Menu Organization and Operation
Page
Item
Settings
Default
USER Description
menu
File
BLACK
SHADING
BLK SHAD CH SEL R/G/B
R
0
–
Selects the channel adjusted by this A P
menu.
R/G/B BLK H SAW
(–99 to 99)
Compensates horizontal Saw black
shading.
P
R/G/B BLK H PARA
R/G/B BLK V SAW
Compensates horizontal Parabola
black shading.
Compensates vertical Saw black
shading.
R/G/B BLK V PARA
Compensates vertical Parabola black
shading.
BLACK SAW/PARA OFF/ON
ON
0
Turns black shading Saw and
Parabola compensation on and off.
St
MASTER BLACK
(–99 to 99)
Adjusts the master black level.
A P Sc R St
MASTER GAIN
(TMP)
–3dB/0dB/3dB/ Depends
6dB/9dB/12dB/ on the
Temporarily adjusts the master gain
value.
18dB/24dB/
30dB/36dB
switch.
BATTERY
<Sony Info>
BEFORE END 1
5 to 100%
(in 5% steps)
5%
0%
–
When a BP-GL65/GL95 Battery Pack A P
is used, sets the voltage warning level
just before the battery ends.
END 1
0 to 5%
(in 1% steps)
When a BP-GL65/GL95 Battery Pack
is used, sets the voltage level at
which the battery ends and the
camcorder stops operation, just
before the battery ends.
<Sony>
BEFORE END 2
11.5 to 17.0V
(in 0.1V steps)
11.5V
-–
When a BP-L60S Battery Pack is
used, sets the voltage warning level
just before the battery ends.
A P
END 2
11.0 to 11.5 V 11.0V
(in 0.1V steps)
When a BP-L60S Battery Pack is
used, sets the voltage level at which
the battery ends and the camcorder
stops operation, just before the
battery ends.
<Others, EXT DC>
BEFORE END 3
11.5 to 17.0V
(in 0.1V steps)
11.8V
–
When a battery pack other than a BP- A P
GL65/GL95/L60S or an external
power connected to the DC IN
connector is used, sets the voltage
warning level just before the battery
ends.
END3
11.0 to 14.0 V 11.0V
(in 0.1V steps)
When a battery pack other than a BP-
GL65/GL95/L60S or an external
power connected to the DC IN
connector is used, sets the voltage
level at which the battery ends and
the camcorder stops operation, just
before the battery ends.
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Menu Organization and Operation
Page
Item
Settings
Default
USER Description
menu
File
AUDIO
AU MODE
FS32K/FS48K FS48K
NTSC: –12dB/ NTSC:
Page4 Sets the audio recording level.
A P
AU HEADROOM
–
Sets the audio reference level.
–20dB
PAL: –12dB/
–18dB
–20dB
PAL:
–18dB
AU FADE
OFF/ON
OFF
Turns the audio fade-in and fade-out
functions on or off.
AU SG (1KHz)
OFF/ON
OFF
Sets whether to output a 1 kHz test
tone during the Color Bar mode or
not.
F AUDIO VOL
ENABL/DSABL ENABL
Sets the validity of the AUDIO LEVEL
knob on the front of the camcorder
(page 10). (When setting to ENABL,
the level of CH-1 is set to the value of
AUDIO LEVEL knob on the front of
the camcorder multiplied by the
AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) control
on the side of the camcorder.)
VTR MODE
REC TALLY BLINK
STBY OFF TIMER
OFF/ON
ON
–
Turns the tally illumination control on A P
or off in the event of BATTERY
BEFORE END/TAPE BEFORE END.
1MIN/3MIN/
5MIN
1MIN
Sets the time of standby-off interval (if
there is no operation for a preset
interval time while the recording is
stopped, the camcorder goes to
standby-off mode automatically).
REC FORMAT
SETUP ADD
DVCAM/DV SP DVCAM Page4 Selects the type of video codec.
OFF/ON
ON
–
PRESET
WHT
COLOR TEMP <P> Displays color 3200
Page1 Sets the color temperature of preset A P R St
white balance.
temperature
(Converted
form R/B
GAIN).
COLOR FINE <P>
(–99 to 99)
0
–
Adjusts the value more precisely
when the color temperature
adjustment through COLOR TEMP
<P> is not satisfactory.
R GAIN <P>
B GAIN <P>
D5600K <P>
Sets R gain of preset white balance.
Sets B gain of preset white balance.
OFF/ON
OFF
DCC
Selects whether to electrically apply
5600K filter to preset white balance.
A St
–
AWB ENABLE <P>
Turns on and off the function which
automatically acquires the preset
white balance.
DCC ADJUST DCC FUNCTION
SEL
DCC/ADP.K/
FIX
–
Selects the function assigned to the
DCC switch. ADP.K stands for
Adaptive Knee and FIX stands for
fixed value.
A P Sc
A P
DCC D RANGE
400% / 450% / 600%
500% / 550% /
600%
Sets the dynamic range when the
DCC switch is set to the ON position.
DCC POINT
(–99 to 99)
0
Adjusts DCC minimum knee point.
Adjusts gain to DCC detected value.
Adjusts DCC reaction speed.
DCC GAIN
DCC DELAY TIME
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Menu Organization and Operation
Page
Item
Settings
Default
1
USER Description
menu
File
AUTO IRIS 2 IRIS WINDOW
1/2/3/4/5/VAR
–
Selects the auto iris detection
window. VAR is variable.
A P R St
–
IRIS WINDOW IND OFF/ON
OFF
Turns on and off the function which
displays a frame marker for the auto
iris detection window.
IRIS LEVEL
(–99 to 99)
20 to 465
0
Adjusts level of the auto iris target
value.
A P Sc R St
IRIS APL RATIO
IRIS VAR WIDTH
Adjusts mix ratio of auto iris detection
peak value and average value.
245
Adjusts width of detection frame
when the auto iris detection window is
set to VAR.
A P
IRIS VAR HEIGHT
IRIS VAR H POS
IRIS VAR V POS
NTSC: 20 to
120
PAL: 20 to 142 PAL: 85
NTSC:
72
Adjusts height of detection frame
when the auto iris detection window is
set to VAR.
–452 to 452
0
Adjusts horizontal position of
detection frame when the auto iris
detection window is set to VAR.
NTSC: –101 to
100
PAL: –122 to
122
0
Adjusts vertical position of detection
frame when the auto iris detection
window is set to VAR.
IRIS SPEED
(–99 to 99)
OFF/ON
0
Adjusts auto iris speed.
A P Sc R St
A P
CLIP HIGH LIGHT
OFF
Turns on and off the function which,
during auto iris adjustment, ignores
very bright areas by dulling the
reaction to high luminescence.
FUNCTION 3 WHT FILTER INH
COLOR BAR SEL
OFF/ON
OFF
–
Turns on and off the function which
inhibits independent white memory
for each filter position.
A P
SMPTE/EBU/ NTSC:
SNG
Selects color bar type.
SMPTE
PAL:
EBU
REC TALLY
UPPER/BOTH UPPER
Selects whether to light the upper
tally indicator only, or both upper and
lower tally indicators.
USER & ALL ONLY OFF/ON
OFF
Sets to show only USER menu in the
TOP menu.
RM COMMON
MEMORY
Selects whether or not to share
settings for when a remote control
unit is connected and when the
camcorder is used alone.
RM REC START
i.LINK CTL
RM/CAM/
PARA
RM
When a remote control unit is
connected, selects which REC
buttons are enabled (Remote control
only, the camcorder only, or both).
ALL, REC/P,
OFF
REC/P
OFF
Sets the control command output
from the i.LINK DV OUT connector.
See “Settings required for an i.LINK
connection” on page 41.
i.LINK CTL(END)
OFF/ON
Selects whether or not to stop the
tape on the external equipment via
the i.LINK cable when the battery of
the camcorder is exhausted.
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Menu Organization and Operation
Page
Item
Settings
Default
USER Description
menu
File
GENLOCK
GENLOCK
OFF/ON
ON
0
–
Turns genlock on and off.
A P
GL H PHASE
GL SC PHASE
GL SC 0/180 SEL
(–99 to 99)
Page5 Sets genlock horizontal phase.
Sets genlock subcarrier phase.
0/180
180
ND COMP
ND OFFSET
ADJUST
OFF/ON
OFF
–
–
Turns on and off the mode which sets
ND (neutral density) filter color
compensation values.
–
CLEAR ND OFFSET After asking
EXEC
EXEC
Clears ND filter color compensation
values.
YES/NO,
executes the
function.
AUTO
SHADING
AUTO BLK
SHADING
–
Execute the auto black shading
function.
–
RESET BLK SHD
After asking
YES/NO,
Clears black shading compensation
values.
executes the
function.
MASTER GAIN
(TEMP)
–3dB/0dB/3dB/ Depends
6dB/9dB/12dB/ on
Temporarily sets the master gain
value.
P Sc R St
18dB/24dB/
30dB/36dB
switch.
The FILE menu
Page
Item
Settings
Default
USER Description
menu
File
USER FILE
USER FILE LOAD
USER FILE SAVE
Displays the
USER FILE
selection
EXEC
–
–
screen.
F. ID
Displays
–
character input
mode (up to 16
character).
USER PRESET
After asking
YES/NO,
executes the
function.
EXEC
EXEC
USER FILE 2 STORE USR
PRESET
After asking
YES/NO,
–
Sets the pages registered in the
USER menu to the standard setting.
–
executes the
function.
CLEAR USR
PRESET
Clears the standard setting of pages
registered in the USER menu.
CUSTOMIZE
RESET
Returns the pages registered in the
USER menu to the factory default
state.
LOAD CUSTOM
DATA
OFF/ON
OFF
Selects whether to include pages
registered by the user in user files to
be loaded by USER FILE LOAD.
A P
LOAD OUT OF
USER
Selects whether to include pages not
registered by the user in user files
loaded by USER FILE LOAD.
BEFORE FILE
PAGE
Selects whether to include data after
USER FILE pages in user files to be
loaded by USER FILE LOAD.
USER LOAD WHITE
Selects whether to include white
balance data in user files to be
loaded by USER FILE LOAD.
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Menu Organization and Operation
Page
Item
Settings
Default
USER Description
menu
File
ALL FILE
ALL FILE LOAD
ALL FILE SAVE
Displays the
FILE selection
screen.
EXEC
–
Loads ALL file.
Saves ALL file.
–
F.ID
Displays
Blank
EXEC
Names ALL file.
A
–
character input
mode (up to 16
character).
ALL PRESET
After asking
YES/NO,
Returns items in ALL file to preset
values.
executes the
function.
STORE ALL
PRESET
Sets preset values of items in ALL
file.
CLEAR ALL
PRESET
Clears preset values of items in ALL
file.
SCENE FILE s1
–
–
STAN-
DARD
–
–
s2
s3
s4
s5
sSTANDARD
–
SCENE RECALL
SCENE STORE
Displays the
SCENE FILE
selection
EXEC
screen.
F.ID
Displays
Blank
EXEC
Sc
–
character input
mode (up to 16
characters).
REFERENCE REFERENCE
STORE
After asking
YES/NO,
–
Saves reference file in internal
memory.
executes the
function.
REFERENCE
CLEAR
Clears reference file.
REFERENCE LOAD
REFERENCE SAVE
Loads reference file.
Saves reference file to “Memory
Stick”.
F. ID
Displays
Blank
OFF
Names reference file.
R
character input
mode (up to 16
characters).
SCENE WHITE
DATA
OFF/ON
114.
A P
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Menu Organization and Operation
Page
Item
Settings
Default
USER Description
menu
File
LENS FILE 1 LENS FILE RECALL Displays the
EXEC
–
Loads lens file.
Saves lens file.
–
FILE selection
LENS FILE STORE
screen.
F. ID
Displays
Blank
EXEC
Names lens file.
L
–
character input
mode (up to 16
characters).
LENS NO OFFSET After asking
Clears lens file.
YES/NO,
executes the
function.
SOURCE
–
MEMORY
1
Displays number of selected lens file.
IRIS GAIN
(–99 to 99)
(–99 to 99)
0
0
0
Adjusts iris gain value of lens file.
Sets lens file V SAW shading.
L
L
LENS FILE 2 LENS M VMOD*
–
LENS CENTER H* –48 to 47
Compensates horizontal position of
lens file center marker.
LENS CENTER V*
–15 to 14
0
0
Compensates vertical position of lens
file center marker.
LENS R FLARE*
LENS G FLARE*
LENS B FLARE*
LENS W-R OFST*
(–99 to 99)
Adjusts lens file flare (R).
Adjusts lens file flare (G).
Adjusts lens file flare (B).
Compensates R value when extender
and shrinker used.
LENS W-B OFST*
LENS FILE 3 SHADING CH SEL
LENS R/G/B H
Compensates B value when extender
and shrinker used.
R/G/B
R
0
–
Selects the channel adjusted by this A P
menu.
(–99 to 99)
Compensates horizontal Saw white
shading.
L
SAW
LENS R/G/B H
PARA
*
Compensates horizontal Parabola
white shading.
*
LENS R/G/B V SAW
*
Compensates vertical Saw white
shading.
LENS R/G/B V
PARA*
Compensates vertical Parabola white
shading.
MEMORY
STICK
M.S. FORMAT
After asking
YES/NO,
executes the
function.
EXEC
OFF
–
Format “Memory Stick”.
–
M.S. IN > JUMP TO OFF/USER/
ALL/SCENE/
LENS/REFER/
USER1
* “EX” is displayed when the extender is on, and “0.8” is displayed when
the shrinker is on.
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The DIAGNOSIS menu
Page
Item
Settings
Default
USER Description
menu
File
HOURS
METER
RESET METER
Displays the
RESET
METER
EXEC
–
Displays the RESET METER
selection screen.
–
selection
screen.
DRUM RUNNING
TAPE RUNNING
OPERATION
000000H to
999999H
–
Display only.
THREADING
000000 to
999999
DRUM RUNNING–2 000000H to
999999H
TAPE RUNNING–2
OPERATION–2
THREADING–2
000000 to
999999
TIME/DATE
CLOCK ADJUST
Displays the
TIME
EXEC
–
8
ADJUST
selection
screen.
HOUR
MIN
00 to 23
00 to 59
Internal
clock
SEC
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
00 to 99
01 to 12
01 to 31
–
DEV STATUS I/O
1
–
–
Display only.
–
FP1
OK/NG
FP2
CN
FRAM
AT
–
OK/NG
–
EEPROM
DCP1
DCP2
PA
OK/NG
LSI
–
PX
OK/NG
BCS
SCI
–
SY
OK/NG
--/OK/NG
RM
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Page
Item
Settings
Default
USER Description
menu
File
DEV STATUS AUTO CHECK
2
After asking
YES/NO,
executes the
function.
EXEC
–
–
HUMID TIMER
RESET
Resets the humid alarm.
OPTION
BOARD
SDI OUTPUT
–
–
–
Displays status of installed option
board.
–
COMPOSITE
VIDEO INPUT
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Displaying menus
Basic menu operations
By pressing and turning the MENU knob, you can set
various menu items. In the remainder of this section, the
viewfinder screen is generally shown as an example of the
menu display, but a similar display also appears on the
LCD monitor.
Viewfinder
LCD monitor
To select the setting items and values on
the menu
Turn the MENU knob to select in the cases explained
below.
MENU switch
POWER switch
MENU knob
To scroll pages
When the camcorder is powered on, flick the MENU
switch to the ON position to display the menu on the
viewfinder screen and the LCD monitor of the camcorder.
If this is the first time the menu has been used after the
camcorder has been powered on, the USER menu is
displayed. If the menu has been used before, the last
accessed page appears.
TOP
? 02 MONITOR OUT
MONI OUT VFDISP :
? 01 OUTPUT
TOP
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
LCD BRIGHT<L>
LCD BRIGHT<H>
LCD COLOR
:
:
:
0
0
0
MONI OUT MENU
MONI OUT TC
MONI OUT MARKER :
MONI OUT ZEBRA
:
:
:
When ? blinks, turn the MENU knob to
switch pages.
When the menu is not displayed on the LCD
monitor
Press the DISP SEL button on the lower left of the LCD
monitor to select the CHAR display.
To select a menu to set
01 OUTPUT
TOP
01 OUTPUT
TOP
LCD BRIGHT<L>
LCD BRIGHT<H>
LCD COLOR
:
:
:
0
0
0
LCD BRIGHT<L>
LCD BRIGHT<H>
LCD COLOR
:
:
:
0
0
0
To end menu operations
Flick the MENU switch to OFF.
When the DISPLAY switch on the viewfinder is set to ON
or the VF DISP item on the VF DISP 1 page is set to ON,
the display indicating the current status of the camcorder
appears on the viewfinder.
When b appears, turn the MENU knob to move b up and down.
To change a setting value
01 OUTPUT
TOP
01 OUTPUT
TOP
LCD BRIGHT<L>
LCD BRIGHT<H>
LCD COLOR
:?
:
:
0
0
0
LCD BRIGHT<L>
LCD BRIGHT<H>
LCD COLOR
:?
:
:
1
0
0
To display the TOP menu
If the menu is not displayed on the screen, press and hold
the MENU knob and flick the MENU switch to the ON
position.
When ? blinks, turn the MENU knob to change the
setting (ON/OFF, value, etc.).
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To confirm the setting items and values on
the menu
Each time you press the MENU knob, the menu display
switches in the following sequence.
Using the USER menu (Example of
the menu operation)
This section explains menu operations using the USER
menu as an example. The operations are the same for the
ALL, OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, FILE,
and DIAGNOSIS menus. For details about how to operate
the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu, see “Editing the
Also, if an optional extension boards has not been installed
in your camcorder, some items are not displayed.
Example: When using the OPERATION menu
1
Flick the MENU switch to ON.
CONTENTS page
TOP menu
The USER menu normally appears.
?U00 CONTENTS
TOP
<TOP MENU>
01.USER1
02.USER2
03.USER3
04.USER4
05.USER5
06.USER6
07.USER7
08.USER8
USER
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE
ALL
OPERATION
PAINT
MAINTENANCE
FILE
DIAGNOSIS
?U01 USER
TOP
If the menu has
not been used
If the menu has been
used before
Menu selection page
Menu selection mode
U00 CONTENTS
TOP
? 01 OUTPUT
TOP
01.USER1
02.USER2
03.USER3
04.USER4
05.USER5
06.USER6
07.USER7
08.USER8
LCD BRIGHT<L>
LCD BRIGHT<H>
LCD COLOR
:
:
:
0
0
0
If it does not, turn the MENU knob to move b to
USER in the TOP menu, and press the MENU knob.
If the USER menu has been used before, the last
accessed page appears. In this case, go to step 2.
If this is the first time the USER menu has been
displayed, the CONTENTS page of the USER menu
appears. In this case, follow the procedure below.
Setting item selection mode
01 OUTPUT
TOP
LCD BRIGHT<L>
LCD BRIGHT<H>
LCD COLOR
:
:
:
0
0
0
1 Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob
to move b to the desired page number.
This indicates that
the menu screen can
U00 CONTENTS
TOP
be scrolled.
Setting value adjustment mode
01.USER1
02.USER2
03.USER3
04.USER4
05.USER5
06.USER6
07.USER7
08.USER8
01 OUTPUT
TOP
b
LCD BRIGHT<L>
LCD BRIGHT<H>
LCD COLOR
:?
:
:
0
0
0
2 Press the MENU knob again.
Note
The page selected in 1 is displayed. Go to step 3.
If the TOP menu has not been displayed since the
camcorder is turned on, TOP does not appear on the upper
right in the above screens, and you cannot go to the TOP
menu. In this case, follow the procedure in “To display the
When you set items on the ALL, OPERATION,
PAINT, MAINTENANCE, FILE, or DIAGNOSIS
menu, move b to the menu that contains the desired
item in the TOP menu, and then press the MENU
knob.
To display the TOP menu when another menu is
displayed
Move b to TOP displayed at the top right of each page of
the menu, and press the MENU knob. Or flick the MENU
switch repeatedly to CANCEL until the TOP menu is
displayed.
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2
3
Turn the MENU knob until the desired page appears.
To cancel setting
Before pressing the MENU knob in step 6 of the above
procedure, flick the MENU switch to CANCEL.
?U01 USER 1
TOP
IRIS OVERRIDE
DETAIL LEVEL
MASTER BLACK
BLACK GAMMA
MASTER BLK GAMMA:
COLOR TEMP <P>
:
:
:
:
OFF
0
0
OFF
0
3200
To return to the standard settings
By pressing and holding the MENU knob in step 5 of the
above procedure, the settings return to the standard.
:
Press the MENU knob.
To move to another page
b and z appear.
Page number
?U01 USER 1
TOP
U01 USER 1
TOP
IRIS OVERRIDE
DETAIL LEVEL
MASTER BLACK
BLACK GAMMA
MASTER BLK GAMMA:
COLOR TEMP <P>
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IRIS OVERRIDE
DETAIL LEVEL
MASTER BLACK
BLACK GAMMA
MASTER BLK GAMMA:
COLOR TEMP <P>
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When ? appears in front of the page number
Turn the MENU knob to switch pages.
4
5
Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired item,
and then press the MENU knob.
When nothing appears in front of the page
number
Turn the MENU knob to move b to the page number, and
press the MENU knob. Then Turn the MENU knob to
switch pages.
b changes to z, and z changes to ?.
Turn the MENU knob to change the setting.
Depending on the direction of turning the knob, the
setting value increases, decreases, switches between
ON and OFF, etc.
Editing the USER menu
If you want to cancel a change or return to the standard
The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to
configure a USER menu that consists only of pages and
items that you need by adding, deleting or replacing the
pages.
To interrupt changing the settings
Flick the MENU switch to OFF.
By flicking the MENU switch to ON again, the values
that were displayed when you interrupted the setting
operations will reappear so you can continue making
settings.
To add a new page
The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to add
a new page to the USER menu.
While the EDIT page contains factory-preset items, the
USER 9 EDIT to USER 19 EDIT pages are all blank in
their initial state. You can register up to 10 items, including
blank lines, on each of these pages.
6
Press the MENU knob.
z changes to b, and ? changes to z. The selection is
set.
1
2
7
8
To continue setting other items on the same page,
repeat steps from 4 to 6.
Turn the MENU knob to move b to USER MENU
CUSTOMIZE, then press the MENU knob.
To end the menu operation, flick the MENU switch to
OFF.
If this is the first time the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE
menu has been displayed, the CONTENTS page of the
menu appears.
The menu disappears from the screen, and the display
indicating the current status of the camcorder appears
along the top and bottom of the screen.
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Menu Organization and Operation
7
Repeat steps 4 to 6 to add the remaining items.
?E00 CONTENTS
TOP
01.EDIT PAGE
02.USER 1
03.USER 2
04.USER 3
05.USER 4
06.USER 5
07.USER 6
08.USER 7
09.USER 8
10.USER 9
You can add up to 10 items on one page.
EDIT
EDIT
EDIT
EDIT
EDIT
EDIT
EDIT
EDIT
EDIT
To delete items from a page by using the MENU
knob
1
2
95.
If the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu has been
used before, the last accessed page appears.
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to the item that you wan to delete, and press
and hold the MENU knob again.
3
If the CONTENTS page is displayed, press the MENU
knob. Then turn the MENU knob to move b to one of
USER 1 EDIT to USER 19 EDIT, and press the
MENU knob again.
The item is deleted.
To delete items from a page by using the EDIT
FUNCTION page
If a different page is displayed, turn the MENU knob
until the desired page appears, then press the MENU
knob.
1
2
95.
Example: When selecting the USER 9 EDIT page
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to the item that you want to delete, and press
the MENU knob again.
E10 USER 9 EDIT
TOP
The EDIT FUNCTION page appears.
3
Turn the MENU knob to move b to DELETE, and
press the MENU knob.
4
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to the line where you want to add an item, and
press the MENU knob again.
The previously displayed page appears again, and the
message “DELETE OK? Yes b No” appears at the
upper right.
The EDIT FUNCTION page appears.
4
To delete, turn the MENU knob to move b to YES,
and then press the MENU knob.
EDIT FUNCTION
INSERT
MOVE
ESC
To replace items on a page
DELETE
BLANK
1
2
95.
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to the item that you want to replace, and press
the MENU knob again.
5
6
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to INSERT, and press the MENU knob again.
The EDIT FUNCTION page appears.
The page for the last added item appears.
Add the items as below.
3
4
Turn the MENU knob to move b to MOVE, then press
the MENU knob.
1 Turn the MENU knob until the page that has the
The previously displayed page appears again.
desired items appears, then press the MENU knob.
Turn the MENU knob to move b to the position where
you want to move the item, then press the MENU
knob.
2 Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired
item, then press the MENU knob.
The USER 2 EDIT page appears again, displaying the
newly added item.
The item selected in step 2 moves to the position that
you selected in step 4.
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Menu Organization and Operation
To insert a blank line
The EDIT FUNCTION page appears.
1
2
95.
5
6
Turn the MENU knob to move b to INSERT, and
press the MENU knob again.
The CONTENTS page appears.
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to the item above which you want to insert a
blank line.
Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired page,
then press the MENU knob again.
The EDIT FUNCTION page appears.
The number and name of the page selected in step 6 is
added above the item selected in step 4.
3
Turn the MENU knob to move b to BLANK, and
press the MENU knob.
To cancel adding a page
Before pressing the MENU knob in step 6, turn the
MENU knob to move b to ESC at the top right of the
screen, then press the MENU knob.
The previously displayed page appears again, and a
blank line is inserted above the specified item.
The EDIT PAGE screen appears again.
Note
To delete a page by using the MENU knob
You cannot insert a blank line on a page where 10 items
have already been registered.
1
2
To add/delete/replace pages
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to the page that you want to delete, and press
and hold the MENU knob.
You can add a new page to the USER menu, delete a page
from the USER menu, or replace pages, using the EDIT
PAGE of the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu.
To delete a page by using the EDIT FUNCTION
page
To add a page
1
2
1
2
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to the page that you want to delete, and press
the MENU knob again.
Turn the MENU knob to move b to USER MENU
CUSTOMIZE, then press the MENU knob.
If this is the first time the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE
menu has been displayed, the CONTENTS page
appears. If the menu has been used before, the last
accessed page appears.
The EDIT FUNCTION page appears.
3
Turn the MENU knob to move b to DELETE, and
press the MENU knob.
3
If the CONTENTS page is displayed, press the MENU
knob. Then turn the MENU knob to move b to EDIT
PAGE, and press the MENU knob again.
The previously displayed page appears again, and the
message “DELETE OK? YES b NO” appears at the
upper right.
If a different page is displayed, turn the MENU knob
until the EDIT PAGE screen appears.
4
Turn the menu knob to move b to YES, and press the
MENU knob.
The EDIT PAGE appears.
To replace a page
?E01 EDIT PAGE
TOP
1
2
01.USER 1
02.USER 2
03.USER 3
04.USER 4
05.USER 5
06.USER 6
07.USER 7
08.USER 8
END OF PAGE
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to the page that you want to move, and press
the MENU knob again.
The EDIT FUNCTION page appears.
4
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to where you want to add the page, then press
the MENU knob again.
3
Turn the MENU knob to move b to MOVE, then press
the MENU knob.
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Menu Organization and Operation
The previous screen appears again.
Setting the Status Display
on the Viewfinder Screen
and the LCD Monitor
4
Turn the MENU knob to move b to the position to
where you want to move the page selected in step 2,
and press the MENU knob.
The page selected in step 2 is moved to the position
selected in step 4.
This section explains the menu settings for the display of
the viewfinder screen. These settings are also used for the
display of the LCD monitor in the same way.
Resetting USER menu settings to
the standard settings
You can return all settings in the USER menu to the
standard settings.
Selecting the display items
To select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder
screen and the LCD monitor from the VF DISP 1 and VF
DISP 2 pages of the OPERATION menu, turn on or off the
indication next to each item.
1
Display the USER FILE page of the FILE menu.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
1
Display the VF DISP 1 or VF DISP 2 page of the
OPERATION menu.
?F01 USER FILE
TOP
USER FILE LOAD
USER FILE SAVE
:
:
EXEC
EXEC
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
F.ID : sssssssssssssssss
USER PRESET
:
EXEC
You can select the following items to be displayed on
the screen on the VF DISP 1 and VF DISP 2 pages.
2
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to USER PRESET, and press the MENU knob
again.
VF DISP 1 page
Item
Description
VF DISP
Turns on or off the viewfinder
The message “PRESET OK? YES b NO” appears.
1)
screen.
2)
VF DISP MODE
Selects the display mode.
F01 USER FILE
PRESET OK?
USER FILE LOAD
USER FILE SAVE
YES NO
EXEC
EXEC
DISP EXTENDER Displays extender.
:
:
DISP FILTER
DISP WHITE
Displays types of the ND filter.
F.ID : sssssssssssssssss
USER PRESET EXEC
Displays selected white balance
memory.
:
DISP GAIN
Displays gain value.
DISP SHUTTER
Displays shutter speed and ECS
mode.
3
Turn the MENU knob to move b to YES, and press the
MENU knob.
DISP AUDIO
DISP TAPE
DISP IRIS
Displays audio level.
The settings for all items in the USER menu are reset
to the standard settings.
Displays remaining tape capacity.
Displays iris opening.
1) The viewfinder screen can be also turned on or off by using the
DISPLAY switch of the viewfinder.
2) For detailed information on the display mode, see “Display modes
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Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor
Setting change confirmation/adjustment progress
messages and display modes
VF DISP 2 page
Y: Message is displayed.
Item
Description
N: Message is not displayed.
DISP COLOR
TEMP
Displays the color temperature.
Message display
condition
Message
Display
mode
setting
DISP BATT
Displays the battery voltage and
remaining capacity of an internal
battery pack or an external battery
connected to the DC IN
1)
REMAIN
1
2
3
connector.
When the filter
selection has been
changed
ND: n
(where n = 1, 2, 3, 4)
N
N
Y
DISP DC IN
Displayed when the power is
supplied from an external battery
connected to the DC IN
connector.
When the gain setting GAIN: n
has been changed
N
N
Y
(where n = -3dB, 0dB,
3dB, 6dB, 9dB,12dB,
18dB, 24dB, 30dB,
36dB)
DISP 16:9/4:3 ID
Displays the 16:9/4:3 mode
indicator.
DISP VTR STATUS Displays the VTR operating
status.
When the setting of
WHITE: n
N
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
the WHITE BAL switch (where n = A CH, B
DISP VTR
TRIGGER
Displays the REC TRIGGER
switch setting.
has been changed
CH, PRESET) or
ATW: RUN
2)
When the OUTPUT/
DCC switches has
been set to DCC ON
or OFF
DCC: ON (or OFF)
DISP TIME CODE Displays the time code.
DISP REC
FORMAT
Displays the recording format.
1) When an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System or a BP-GL65/
GL95/L60S battery pack is used, the setting of this item determines
the display as follows.
INT: The remaining battery capacity is shown as a percentage when
there is a change, and when the capacity is low.
AUTO: The remaining battery capacity is shown as a percentage,
except that when this is impossible the battery voltage appears.
VOLT: The battery voltage is shown.
2) Displays only when an external VTR is connected to the (i.LINK)
DV OUT connector.
When the shutter
speed and mode
setting has been
changed*
: SS: 1/100 (or 1/125,
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000, ECS, SLS)
When the black or
white balance has
been adjusted
E.g. WHITE: OK
* This is also displayed for about 3 seconds when the SHUTTER switch is
set to ON.
2
Select whether the item should appear in the
viewfinder screen (the ON setting), or not appear (the
OFF setting).
To change the display mode
1
Display the VF DISP 1 page of the OPERATION
menu.
Display modes and setting change
confirmation/adjustment progress
messages
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
2
Set VF DISP MODE to either 1, 2, or 3.
The display mode setting changes.
You can limit or suppress the messages that give details of
setting changes and adjustment progress and results by
setting a display mode.
The conditions under which messages are displayed and
their correspondence with the display mode are as follows.
For details about the settings of 1 to 3, see the chart
above.
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Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor
Setting the marker display
Setting the viewfinder
You can switch the display of the center and safety zone
markers on or off and select whether the area indicated by
the safety zone marker is 80%, 90%, 92%, or 95% of the
screen area.
Use the VF SETTING page of the OPERATION menu to
select items related to the viewfinder.
1
Display the VF SETTING page of the OPERATION
menu.
1
Display the MARKER 1 page of the OPERATION
menu.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
You can set the following items on the VF SETTING
page.
You can set the following items on the MARKER 1
page.
Item
Description
Item
Description
ZEBRA
Turns the zebra display ON or
OFF.
1)
MARKER
Not to display all markers, set to
OFF.
ZEBRA SELECT
Selects ZEBRA 1, ZEBRA 2 or
BOTH.
CENTER
To display the center marker, set
to ON.
ZEBRA 1 DET LVL Adjusts the level of the zebra 1
display (20% to 70%). (Factory
setting is 70%.)
SAFETY ZONE
To display the safety zone, set to
ON.
ZEBRA 1 APT LVL Adjusts the aperture level of the
zebra 1 display (1 to 10).
SAFETY AREA
Selects the safety zone range.
ASPECT
(DSR-450WS/
450WSP only)
To display the aspect marker, set
to ON.
ZEBRA 2 DET LVL Adjusts the level of the zebra 2
display. (Factory setting is 100%.)
VF DETAIL LEVEL Adjusts the sharpness of the
ASPECT SELECT Selects the type of the aspect
2)
viewfinder (–99 to 0 to 99).
Turns the VF detail function on or
off and adjusts the level.
(DSR-450WS/
450WSP only)
marker.
ASPECT MASK
(4:3)
(DSR-450WS/
450WSP only)
To make the areas out of the
selected aspect marker dimmer,
set to ON.
VF ASPECT
(DSR-450WS/
450WSP only)
Selects the viewfinder aspect ratio
(AUTO/16:9).
3)
ASPECT MASK
LVL
(DSR-450WS/
450WSP only)
Sets the mask level (1/2, 1/4 or 1/
8), when the ASPECT MASK is
set to ON.
1) When you use the viewfinder which is not equipped with the ZEBRA
switch, turns the display on or off using this item. When you use the
viewfinder with the ZEBRA switch, the most recent operation of the
ZEBRA switch and this menu operation is effective.
2) The sharpness setting at the viewfinder does not affect the recorded
image.
3) When the VF ASPECT item is set to AUTO, this is linked to the
setting of the 16:9/4:3 SELECT item on the FORMAT page.
When the VF ASPECT item is set to 16:9, but 4:3 is selected on the
FORMAT page, then it is not possible to mix the zebra display and
marker display signals on the output signal from the MONITOR
OUT connector.
100% MARKER
To display the effective pixel area,
set to ON.
Note
The items above, except for ASPECT MASK (4:3),
are not displayed on the LCD monitor.
2
Perform the settings for each item.
2
Perform the settings for each item.
For details about the setting item, see the
OPERATION menu list.
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Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor
Recording shot data superimposed
on the color bars
Setting the shot ID
On the SHOT ID page of the OPERATION menu, you can
set a shot ID of up to 12 alphanumeric characters, spaces,
and symbols. When the OUTPUT/DCC switch is set to
BARS, DCC OFF, this shot ID is output with the color bar
signal. The shot ID comprises ID-1 to ID-4, and you can
select the shot ID to be recorded superimposed on the color
bars on the SHOT DISP page.
In the SHOT DISP page of the OPERATION menu, you
can select which shot data is recorded superimposed on the
color bars. You can also select which of the shot IDs (1 to
4) set in the SHOT ID page is recorded superimposed on
the picture.
1
Display the SHOT DISP page of the OPERATION
menu.
Note
When the menu is displayed, the shot ID is not displayed
even if the color bar signal is output.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
You can set the following items on the SHOT DISP
page.
1
Display the SHOT ID page of the OPERATION menu.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
Item
Description
? 12 SHOT ID
ID-1 :?
ID-2 : ssssssssssss
ID-3 : ssssssssssss
ID-4 : ssssssssssss
TOP
SHOT DATE
Selects whether or not the shot
data is superimposed.
x
SHOT TIME
Selects whether or not shot time
is superimposed.
SHOT MODEL
NAME
Selects whether or not the model
name is superimposed.
SHOT SERIAL NO Selects whether or not the serial
number is superimposed.
2
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to the ID (one of ID-1 to ID-4) you want to set,
and press the MENU knob again.
SHOT ID SEL
Selects whether or not the shot ID
set on the SHOT ID page is
superimposed. To carry out
superimposed recording, select
the SHOT ID number (1 to 4).
x appears over the first character position in the
string, and characters can now be input.
SHOT 16:9 ID
Selects whether or not the 16:9
mode indicator is superimposed
(when selecting 16:9 aspect
ratio).
12 SHOT ID
ID-1 :?
TOP
x
ID-2 : ssssssssssss
ID-3 : ssssssssssss
ID-4 : ssssssssssss
SHOT BLINK
CHARA
Selects whether or not the
blinking character is
superimposed.
i#$%&'()*+,-./012345678
9:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
QRSTUVWXYZ[ ]abcdefghijk
lmnopqrstuvwxyz~
INS DEL RET
ESC END
2
Set each item to ON/OFF (whether or not to record the
selected item superimposed).
3
Enter or change the characters.
When you are entering the shot ID for the first time, go
to step 2.
To carry out superimposed recording
To actually record the items selected for superimposed
recording on the SHOT DISP page, set the OUTPUT/DCC
switch to BARS, DCC OFF. The items selected for
superimposed recording appear on the screen and are
recorded superimposed on the color bars.
1 Turn the MENU knob to move x to the character
which you want to change, then press the MENU
knob.
A character table appears.
12 SHOT ID
ID-1 :?
TOP
x
ID-2 : ssssssssssss
ID-3 : ssssssssssss
ID-4 : ssssssssssss
i#$%&'()*+,-./012345678
9:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
QRSTUVWXYZ[ ]abcdefghijk
lmnopqrstuvwxyz~
INS DEL RET
ESC END
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Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor
2 Turn the MENU knob until x moves to the
character position that you want to select, then
press the MENU knob.
Displaying the status confirmation
windows
Example: When entering the letter “+”
You can confirm the settings or status of the camcorder on
the screen by displaying the following two windows.
• CAMERA STATUS window
12 SHOT ID
TOP
ID-1 :?
ID-2 : ssssssssssss
ID-3 : ssssssssssss
ID-4 : ssssssssssss
• VTR STATUS window
i#$%&'()*+,-./012345678
9:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
QRSTUVWXYZ[ ]abcdefghijk
lmnopqrstuvwxyz~
You can use the SET STATUS page of the OPERATION
menu to set whether or not the status confirmation
windows are displayed.
ESC END
4
5
Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining characters.
Display content of the window
When the input is complete, turn the MENU knob to
move x over END, then press the MENU knob.
CAMERA STATUS window
This ends the input, and returns to the SHOT ID page.
CAMERA STATUS
FORMAT : I
ASSIGN <1> ATW <2> OFF
<3> OFF <4> OFF
FRONT AUDIO VOL : ENABL
To insert a space
In step 3 above, move x over INS, and press the MENU
knob. To cancel inserting a space, move x to RET, and
press the MENU knob.
ZEBRA: OFF SELECT:
DET : 70% APT : 10%
DET2: 100%
- Actual State ---------
REAR BNC :VBS
1
12 SHOT ID
TOP
This window allows you to confirm the following items
related to the camera setting.
• FORMAT: Camera scan mode (when recording), or
tape format (when playing back)
ID-1 : CM015
ID-2 : ssssssssssss
ID-3 : ssssssssssss
ID-4 : ssssssssssss
$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:
;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR
STUVWXYZ[\]_
- I: Interlace scan mode
- P: Progressive scan mode
Move x over INS.
INS DEL RET
ESC END
- 24P 2.3: 24 frames per second, progressive scan mode
(converted to 60i at 2-3 pulldown)
12 SHOT ID
TOP
- 24P 2.3.3.2: 24 frame per second, progressive scan
mode (converted to 60i at 2-3-3-2 pulldown)
(”PB” is displayed behind the item during playback.)
• ASSIGN: The setting of ASSIGN switch (1 to 4)
• FRONT AUDIO VOL: The setting of the AUDIO
LEVEL knob on the front of the camcorder
• ZEBRA: The setting of zebra
ID-1 : CM 015
ID-2 : ssssssssssss
ID-3 : ssssssssssss
ID-4 : ssssssssssss
Space inserted.
$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:
;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR
STUVWXYZ[\]_
IDEL RET
ESC END
Information displayed below “Actual State” appears only
when a CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board is installed in the
DSR-450WS/450WSP.
• REAR BNC: Output signal of the VIDEO OUT
connector
To delete a character
over DEL, and press the MENU knob. This deletes the
character under x in the shot ID row.
To cancel deleting the character, move x over RET, and
press the MENU knob.
VTR STATUS window
VTR STATUS
16bit DF F.MIC:MONO
To cancel changing shot ID
REC FORMAT
AUDIO MODE
DF/NDF
INTERVAL REC
REC TIME
INTERVAL TIME
: DVCAM
: FS32K
:
:
:
:
DF
OFF
0.5S
30S
VTR TRIGGER MODE : ----
STANDBY OFF TIMER: 1MIN
This window allows you to confirm the following items
related to VTR.
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Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor
• REC FORMAT: Recording format
• AUDIO MODE: Audio bit rate
• DF/NDF (DSR-400/450WS only): Setting condition of
DF/NDF
• INTERVAL REC: Condition of Interval Rec
• VTR TRIGGER MODE: Trigger mode
• STANDBY OFF TIMER: Standby-off timer setting
Adjustments and
Settings from Menus
Setting gain values for the GAIN
switch positions
To display the status confirmation
windows
Flick the MENU switch to STATUS when the menu is not
displayed.
You can set the gains corresponding to the L, M, and H
positions of the GAIN switch, which switches the gain of
the video amplifier.
1
Display the GAIN SW page of the OPERATION
menu.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
You can set the following items on the GAIN SW
page.
CANCEL STATUS
Each time you flick the switch to
STATUS, the window switches.
After 10 seconds, the window
Item
Description
GAIN LOW
Sets the gain value corresponding
to the L position of the GAIN
switch.
ON
OFF
disappears automatically.
MENU
GAIN MID
Sets the gain value corresponding
to the M position of the GAIN
switch.
To disable display of the status
confirmation windows
GAIN HIGH
GAIN TURBO
Sets the gain value corresponding
to the H position of the GAIN
switch.
1
Display the SET STATUS page of the OPERATION
menu.
When assigning TURBO to the
ASSIGN switch, sets the gain
value corresponding to the
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
TURBO SW IND
OFF: When you operate the GAIN
switch after pressing the ASSIGN
switch that is assigned to TURBO,
the gain value is changed
according to the ASSIGN switch
position.
ON: When TURBO GAIN set by
pressing the ASSIGN switch that
is assigned to TURBO, the gain
value is not changed even if you
set the GAIN switch, until you
press the ASSIGN switch once
more.
You can set the following items on the SET STATUS
page.
Item
Description
STATUS CAMERA Selects whether or not the
CAMERA STATUS window is
displayed.
STATUS VTR
Selects whether or not the VTR
STATUS window is displayed.
2
Perform the settings for each item.
2
Perform the settings for each item corresponding to the
switch position (GAIN LOW, GAIN MID, GAIN
HIGH, and GAIN TURBO).
Any of –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, or 36 dB can be set
in any sequence.
To change the gain corresponding to another switch
position, repeat this step.
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Selecting the output signals
(DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
Setting the color temperature
manually
When the CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board is installed, you
can select the type of video signals from the VIDEO OUT
connector on the OUTPUT page. You can select either
VBS or SDI.
Please note that only the picture obtained during recording
is displayed on a CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board. Playback
picture cannot be output.
You can adjust the value of the white balance manually by
setting the color temperature.
1
Display the WHITE page of the PAINT menu.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
You can set the following items on the WHITE page.
1
2
3
Display the OUTPUT page of the OPERATION
menu.
Item
Description
COLOR TEMP
<A>
Sets the color temperature for the
desired value. Adjust the value
while looking at the real image
because error tends to be bigger
for adjustment of high color
temperature.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to REAR BNC OUT SEL, and press the
MENU knob again.
COLOR FINE <A> Adjusts the value more precisely
when the color temperature
b changes to z and z changes to ?.
adjustment through COLOR
TEMP is not satisfactory.
Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting,
and press the MENU knob.
R GAIN <A>
B GAIN <A>
D5600K <A>
Changes only the value of R
GAIN.
Changes only the value of B
GAIN.
The settings of SDI and VBS are follows.
Sets the color temperature to
approximately 5600K.
Setting value
Description
SDI
Outputs the SDI signal. When SDI
is selected, connect to the SDI IN
connector of the video monitor.
The above table shows the adjustment of the white
balance of channel A. Items followed by <B> are used
to adjust the white balance of channel B.
VBS
Outputs the analog composite
video signal. When VBS is
selected, connect to the VIDEO
IN connector of the video monitor.
This setting allows you to save the
power.
2
Perform the settings for each item.
z changes to b and ? changes to z. The selection is
set.
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Specifying an offset for the auto
white balance setting
Setting the date/time of the internal
clock
By setting an offset for the value of auto white balance,
you can make the picture warmer or colder.
You can set or change the date and time of the internal
clock. The date and time set here are reflected in the time
code.
1
Display the OFFSET WHT page of the OPERATION
menu.
1
Display the TIME/DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS
menu.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
You can set the following items in the OFFSET WHT
page.
?D02 TIME/DATE
CLOCK ADJUST
TOP
:
EXEC
Item
Description
HOUR
MIN
SEC
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
:
:
:
:
:
:
12
55
58
00
07
31
OFFSET WHITE
<A>
Selects if the offset adjusted on
this page is added to the white
balance for channel A.
WARM-COOL <A> When OFFSET WHITE <A> is
ON, sets the offset for the white
balance of channel A, using the
color temperature. Adjust the
value while looking at the real
image because error tends to be
bigger for adjustment of high color
temperature.
2
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to CLOCK ADJUST, and press the MENU
knob again.
The TIME ADJUST screen appears.
You can set the following items on the TIME ADJUST
screen.
COLOR FINE <A> Adjusts the value more precisely if
the adjustment by WARM-COOL
<A> is not satisfactory.
Item
Description
OFFSET WHITE
<B>
Selects if the offset adjusted on
this page is added to the white
balance for channel B.
HOUR
MIN
Sets the hour value.
Sets the minutes value.
Sets the seconds value.
Sets the year.
WARM-COOL <B> When OFFSET WHITE <B> is
ON, sets the offset for the white
balance of channel B, using the
color temperature. Adjust the
value while looking at the real
image because error tends to be
bigger for adjustment of high color
temperature.
SEC
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
Sets the month.
Sets the day.
3
4
Set the each item to the desired value.
COLOR FINE <B> Adjusts the value more precisely if
the adjustment by WARM-COOL
When you finish settings, turn the MENU knob to
move b to OK, then press the MENU knob.
<B> is not satisfactory.
The internal clock is set with the date and time set in
step 3. The TIME/DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS
menu appears again. The time set on the TIME
ADJUST screen displayed.
2
3
Set the WHITE BAL switch to the channel (A or B)
that you want to set.
Note
If the WHITE BAL switch is not set to A or B, the
adjusted value does not affect the video output even
though you follow the step below.
To cancel the setting
Before executing step 4, move b to ESC and press the
MENU knob.
All settings or changes are discarded and the TIME/DATE
page appears again.
Perform the settings for each item.
If you want to set the another channel, go back to step
2.
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To return to the previous page
Move b to ESC at the right top of the window and press
the MENU knob.
Assigning functions to ASSIGN
switches
The FUNCTION 1 page is displayed again.
You can assign the desired function to any of the ASSIGN
switches.
Selecting the lens file
1
Display the FUNCTION 1 page on the OPERATION
menu.
You can change the lens file according to the lens in use.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
1
Display the LENS FILE menu of the OPERATION
menu.
You can assign functions to each ASSIGN switch as
follows.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
Item
Description
The LENS FILE page shows the name and the iris
setting value of the lens currently selected.
ASSIGN SW <1>
Assigns the function to ASSIGN 1
switch.
ASSIGN SW <2>
ASSIGN SW <3>
ASSIGN SW <4>
Assigns the function to ASSIGN 2
switch.
? 17 LENS FILE
LENS FILE SELECT:
F.ID :J22ex7.6B
TOP
2
Lens file number
Assigns the function to ASSIGN 3
switch.
Lens name and iris
setting value
Assigns the function to ASSIGN 4
switch.
2
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to the item corresponding to the switch to
which you want to assign the function, and press the
MENU knob again.
2
Set LENS FILE SELECT to the lens file number
corresponding to the lens in use.
If you do not want to use a lens file
Set LENS FILE SELECT to the lens file number 1
(F.ID: No offset).
The corresponding ASSIGN SW (1 to 4) SEL window
appears. You can assign the following functions to the
ASSIGN switch.
Item
Description
Selecting the aspect ratio
(DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
OFF
Assigns no function.
MARKER
Assigns the ON/OFF function to
display all markers.*
You can select the aspect ratio of the video output signal.
ATW
Assigns the ON/OFF switch
function of ATW.
1
Display the FORMAT menu of the OPERATION
menu.
LENS RET
REC SWITCH
Assigns the function of recording
review.
Assigns the VTR start/stop
function.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
TURBO SWITCH Assigns the turbo gain value set in
? 18 FORMAT
16:9/4:3 SELECT :
WIDE ID
SCAN MODE
16:9
ON
* Even when the MARKER item is set to OFF on the MARKER 1 page
of the OPERATION menu, the ASSIGN switches allow you to
display or not to display all markers.
:
:
I
3
Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired
function, and press the MENU knob.
The function is assigned, and the FUNCTION 1 page
appears again.
2
Set 16:9/4:3 SELECT to the desired aspect ratio.
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Adjustments and Settings from Menus
I (interlace scan) mode
To display the aspect ratio of 16:9 or 4:3 on
the viewfinder
By setting the DISP 16:9/4:3 ID item to ON on the VF
DISP 2 page of the OPERATION menu, “16:9” or “4:3”
appears on the viewfinder screen according to the setting
of the procedure above.
CCD output
Video output signal
O: Odd E: Even
For details, see “Selecting the display items” on page 98.
The video signal of an odd scanning line and that of an even
scanning line are output from the CCD alternately. Thus, the
timing of the odd-field video signal and even field video signal
are different.
To display “16:9” in color bars
By setting the SHOT 16:9 ID item to ON on the SHOT
DISP page of the OPERATION menu, you can record a
“16:9” mode indicator superimposed on the color bars.
PsF (progressive scan) mode
For details, see “Recording shot data superimposed on the
CCD output
NTSC (DSR-450WS)
Video output signal
O: Odd E: Even
The video signal of an odd scanning line and that of an even
scanning line are output from the CCD at the same time.
Then they are sent to the memory and separated into odd-
field and even-field scanning lines. Thus the timing of an
odd-field video signal and an even-field video signal are the
same.
PAL (DSR-450WSP)
Pulldown method in 24P mode (DSR-
450WS only)
A video signal recorded in 24P mode is pulled down and
recorded as a 60i signal and recorded on a tape. You can
select either of the following pulldown methods using the
FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu.
• 2-3 pulldown
• 2-3-3-2 pulldown
Note
Setting the CCD scan mode
(DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
When 2-3-3-2 pulldown is selected, only a signal recorded
on a tape or output from the i.LINK connector is 2-3-3-2
pulled down. A signal that is output to the viewfinder,
LCD monitor, MONITOR OUT connector, or VIDEO
OUT connector is 60i (2-3 pulldown).
The DSR-450WS/450WSP allow you to record in
progressive scan mode as well as interlace scan mode. You
can select the scan mode from the following modes using
the FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu.
• I (interlace scan) mode
• PsF (progressive scan) mode
• 24P mode (DSR-450WS only)
A video signal recorded in progressive mode is converted
to a 60i signal and recorded on a tape. Each of the modes
has the following features.
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.
24P PULLDWN
MODE
DF/NDF
Purpose
Notes
2.3
DF
To obtain film-like
image as interlace
signal.
–
(2-3 pulldown)
NDF
To re-convert to 24P
with non-linear editing
software (NLE).
(Select according to
your NLE.)
• You can start recording at frame 0 or frame 5 of the time code.
Therefore, when setting the time code or recording in backspace
editing mode, the value of the least significant digit is limited to 0
or 5.
• There will be noise on the recorded image if you change the
operating mode for the internal time code generator using the F-
RUN/SET/R-RUN switch under the AUDIO adjustment cover while
recording.
• The video and audio signal and time code output via i.LINK may
not be consecutive when recording starts.
Notes on 2-3 pulldown
• When dropframe time code is input via the TC IN connector, this
unit operates in DF mode and synchronization of the pulldown
picture and the time code is disabled. This setting will continue in
effect until the time code setting (F-RUN/R-RUN or DF/NDF) is
changed.
2.3.3.2
(2-3-3-2 pulldown)
(NDF only)
• When the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch under the AUDIO
adjustment cover is set to CLOCK, this unit operates in DF mode.
The synchronization of the time code and the pulled down image
is disabled.
Notes on 2-3-3-2 pulldown
• When the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch under the AUDIO
adjustment cover is set to CLOCK, the time code is synchronized
to the internal clock, and this unit operates in F-RUN and NDF
mode.
• When drop frame time code is input to the TC IN connector, this
unit does not operate sychronized to that time code.
2-3 pulldown in 24P mode
1/23.98 seconds
CCD output
A ( O + E )
B ( O + E )
C ( O + E )
D ( O + E )
A ( O + E )
A O
A E
B O
B E
B O
C E
C O
D E
D O
D E
A O
A E
Video output signal
O: Odd E: Even
After reading from the CCDs in 24P mode (23.98 frames per second),
a pull down conversion is carried out to the 30 frames (29.97 frames
per second) of the normal progressive scan mode.
1/29.97 seconds
2-3-3-2 pulldown in 24P mode
1/23.98 seconds
CCD output
A ( O + E )
B ( O + E )
C ( O + E )
D ( O + E )
A ( O + E )
A O
A E
B O
B E
B O
C E
C O
C E
D O
D E
A O
A E
Video output signal
O: Odd E: Even
1/29.97 seconds
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Adjustments and Settings from Menus
Saving and Loading the
User Setting Data
Chapter
To insert a “Memory Stick”
Saving and Loading User
Files
1
Remove the “Memory Stick” slot cover on the back of
the camcorder.
The camcorder is equipped with a “Memory Stick” slot,
which enables you to save the settings in the USER menu
as a user file onto the “Memory Stick”. You can load these
files from the “Memory Stick” for immediate recall of a
particular setting configuration. In addition to user file,
you can save scene files, lens files, reference files and ALL
files in a “Memory Stick”.
When a menu is displayed, you can set up the camcorder
so that inserting a “Memory Stick” automatically jumps to
the appropriate file-related menu page.
2
Insert the “Memory Stick” with its label side facing the
“Memory Stick” logo on the camcorder.
For details about scene files, see “Saving and Loading
For details about lens files, reference files and ALL files,
For details of the function for jumping to the appropriate
file-related menu page, see “Displaying a File-Related
117.
Label side of “Memory Stick”
Note
If it does not fit into the slot properly or if there is some
resistance when you insert it, the “Memory Stick” may be
turned around or upside down. Do not force the “Memory
Stick” into the slot. Confirm the direction of the notch and
arrow on the “Memory Stick” before inserting the
“Memory Stick”, and then try inserting it again.
Handling the “Memory Stick”
The “Memory Stick” can be inserted to or removed from
the camcorder with the power turned on or off.
“Memory Stick” usable with this
camcorder
To remove the “Memory Stick”
With this camcorder, you can use “Memory Stick” whose
capacity does not exceed 128 MB.
1
Check that the access indicator is not lit, then gently
press in the “Memory Stick” once and release.
The “Memory Stick” pops out.
For details, see “About a “Memory Stick”” on page 123.
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Saving and Loading User Files
Saving USER menu data (user file)
to the “Memory Stick”
You can save USER menu settings held in the camcorder
as user files in the “Memory Stick”.
You can save up to 100 user files in the “Memory Stick”.
Insert the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot,
then proceed as follows.
Check that the access
indicator is not lit.
Gently press in and release.
1
Display the USER FILE page of the FILE menu.
2
Pull the “Memory Stick” towards you to withdraw it
from the slot.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
Note
?F01 USER FILE
TOP
Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while the access
indicator is lit. You may lose data, or damage the “Memory
Stick”.
USER FILE LOAD
USER FILE SAVE
:
:
EXEC
EXEC
F.ID : sssssssssssssssss
USER PRESET EXEC
:
To protect saved data
To prevent accidental erasure of important setup data, slide
the LOCK switch on the “Memory Stick” right to the write
protect position.
To set a file ID for the data to be saved
Set the file ID before going to step 2. For details on
2
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to USER FILE SAVE, and press the MENU
knob again.
The USER SAVE page appears.
It is now impossible to write or delete data on the
“Memory Stick”. If you try to do so, the message
“MEMORY STICK LOCKED” appears and the data
cannot be overwritten or deleted.
?P00 USER SAVE
DISPLAY MODE
ESC
ALL
:
001.NEW FILE
002.NEW FILE
003.NEW FILE
004.NEW FILE
005.NEW FILE
Notes on using and storing the “Memory
Stick”
• Avoid touching the connector of the “Memory Stick” or
contacting it with a metal object.
• When attaching a label to the “Memory Stick”, use only
the label supplied for the “Memory Stick”.
• Do not drop, bend, or submit the “Memory Stick” to
external shock.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick”.
• Avoid getting liquids on the “Memory Stick”.
• Avoid using or storing the “Memory Stick” in a location
subject to:
- extremely high temperature such as the hot inside of a
car or the outdoors exposed to a burning sun, or a place
near a heater.
Up to 20 pages, from P00 to P19, can be used to save
user files in the “Memory Stick”. Each page can hold
up to 5 files.
3
4
Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains
the desired file number appears, and press the MENU
knob.
P00 USER SAVE
DISPLAY MODE
ESC
ALL
:
001.NEW FILE
002.NEW FILE
003.NEW FILE
004.NEW FILE
005.NEW FILE
- direct sunlight.
• When storing and carrying the “Memory Stick”, keep it
in its original case to ensure protection of important data.
• Do not format the “Memory Stick” using a PC.
Format the “Memory Stick” on the MEMORY STICK
page of the FILE menu.
Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired file
number, and press the MENU knob.
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The message “SAVE OK? YES b NO” appears.
To set the file ID
Before data is saved to a “Memory Stick”, it is useful to set
a file ID for the “Memory Stick” to identify it.
When data is saved to a “Memory Stick”, the file ID is
saved to the “Memory Stick” together with the data.
P00 USER SAVE
SAVE OK?
DISPLAY MODE
ESC
ALL
When a file number is
shown as NEW FILE, this
means that the file is
empty. When data is
stored in a file number, the
file name appears.
YES NO
:
001.NEW FILE
002.NEW FILE
003.NEW FILE
004.NEW FILE
005.NEW FILE
Note
Set the file ID before saving data in the “Memory Stick”.
Otherwise, the file ID is not saved with the other data.
5
To carry out the save, turn the MENU knob to move b
to YES and press the MENU knob.
To cancel, press the MENU knob leaving bpointing to
NO.
1
Display the USER FILE page of the FILE menu.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
The access indicator lights. When the saving is
completed, the message “COMPLETE” appears and
the access indicator goes off.
2
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to F. ID, and then press the MENU knob
again.
If no “Memory Stick” has been inserted, the message
“NO MEMORY STICK” will appear. Insert a
“Memory Stick”.
A character table appears.
F01 USER FILE
TOP
If you select a file number where data has
already been saved
USER FILE LOAD
USER FILE SAVE
:
:
EXEC
EXEC
The message “OVERWRITE OK? YES b NO”
appears.
F.ID :?
x
$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:
;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR
STUVWXYZ[\]_
• To stop overwriting, press the MENU knob leaving
b pointing to NO.
INS DEL RET
ESC END
• To overwrite, turn the MENU knob to move b to
YES and press the MENU knob.
3
4
ID” on page 101 to enter characters.
You can select the information displayed on each
USER SAVE or USER LOAD page.
When you finish entering the file ID, turn the MENU
knob to move x to END, then press the MENU knob.
For details, see “To select the display contents” on
The entered file ID is now displayed.
About the USER menu settings to be saved in the
“Memory Stick”
Settings for items on all pages of the USER menu are
saved in the “Memory Stick” as a user file.
13 USER FILE
TOP
USER FILE LOAD
USER FILE SAVE
:
:
EXEC
EXEC
F.ID : ID-001
USER PRESET
:
EXEC
If data cannot be saved
If one of the following error messages appears during or
after the save operation, then the data was not saved.
File ID that has been set appears.
Error message
Cause
Action
NO MEMORY
STICK (flashing)
No “Memory Stick” Insert or reinsert
After setting the file ID, carry out the procedure from
is inserted.
the “Memory
Stick”.
MEMORY STICK The LOCK switch Set the LOCK
LOCKED on the “Memory switch to the write
The set file ID is saved in the “Memory Stick” with the
data.
Stick” is set to the enable position.
write protect
position.
MEMORY STICK Circuit or “Memory Check the
To select the display contents
You can select the contents of the file to be displayed on
the USER FILE SAVE page and USER FILE LOAD page
ERROR (flashing) Stick” fault.
circuitry, or
replace the
“Memory Stick”.
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Saving and Loading User Files
(P00 to P19), that are the pages to save and call up the data
to and from “Memory Stick”.
3
4
Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains
the desired file appears.
1
2
3
Display the USER FILE LOAD page or the USER
FILE SAVE page of the USER FILE menu.
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to the desired file number to be loaded, and
press the MENU knob again.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
The message “LOAD OK? YES b NO” appears.
P00 USER LOAD
LOAD OK?
DISPLAY MODE
ESC
ALL
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to DISPLAY MODE, and press the MENU
knob again.
YES NO
:
001.USER1
002.USER2
003.NO FILE
004.USER4
005.USER5
JAN/01/04
JAN/15/04
FEB/05/04
FEB/20/04
b changes to z and z changes to ?.
Turn the MENU knob until the desired type of the
display contents (see the following table) appears, then
press the MENU knob.
5
To carry out the load, turn the MENU knob to move b
to YES and press the MENU knob.
To cancel, press the MENU knob leaving bpointing to
NO.
Display type
Description
ALL
File ID (10 characters) and date
(month/day/year)
The access indicator lights.
When the load is completed, the message
“COMPLETE” appears and the access indicator goes
off.
F.ID
File ID (16 characters)
DATE
Saved date (year/month/day/
hours/minutes/seconds)
The USER FILE page appears again.
MODEL
Information on the model
If data cannot be loaded
If one of the following error messages appears during or
after the load operation, then the data was not loaded.
z changes to b and ? changes to z. The selection is
set.
Error message
Cause
Action
Loading saved data from a “Memory
Stick”
NO MEMORY
STICK (flashing)
No “Memory Stick” Insert or reinsert
is inserted.
the “Memory
Stick”.
MEMORY STICK Circuit or “Memory Recheck, and
Note
ERROR (flashing) Stick” fault.
consult your Sony
representative.
The data loaded from the “Memory Stick” overwrites the
data saved in the camcorder.
FILE ERROR
(flashing)
The “Memory
Stick” contains
You cannot load
data saved from
1
Display the USER FILE page of the FILE menu.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
2
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to USER FILE LOAD, and press the MENU
knob again.
The P00 USER LOAD page appears.
?P00 USER LOAD
DISPLAY MODE
ESC
ALL
:
001.USER1
002.USER2
003.NO FILE
004.USER4
005.USER5
JAN/01/04
JAN/15/04
FEB/05/04
FEB/20/04
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?P00 SCENE STORE
DISPLAY MODE
ESC
ALL
:
Saving and Loading
Scene Files
MEM-01:STANDARD
MEM-02:STANDARD
MEM-03:STANDARD
MEM-04:STANDARD
MEM-05:STANDARD
You can save various settings for shooting a particular
scene as a scene file. Loading the scene file, you can
quickly recreate setup conditions suitable for the scene.
You can save up to five scene files in the camcorder
memory and up to 100 scene files in a “Memory Stick”.
You can also load data from the “Memory Stick” into the
camcorder memory and vice versa.
3
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to the desired file number, and press the
MENU knob again.
The file to be saved is selected.
When no “Memory Stick” is inserted
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to the desired memory number, and press the
MENU knob again.
When the save is completed, the SCENE FILE page
appears again.
Data that can be saved in a scene file
You can save the following data in a scene file:
• Values adjusted using the PAINT menu
• Shutter speed settings made in the standard mode and
ECS mode
• The white balance data included in a scene file depends
on the SCENE WHITE DATA setting on the
REFERENCE page of the FILE menu.
When you select a file number where data has
already been saved
The message “OVERWRITE OK? YES b NO”
appears.
For details of the PAINT menu, refer to “The PAINT
• To stop overwriting, press the MENU knob leaving
b positioning to NO.
• To overwrite, turn the MENU knob to move b to
YES and press the MENU knob.
For details of white balance data, see “White balance
When a “Memory Stick” is inserted
You can use up to 20 pages, from P01 to P20, to save
scene files in the “Memory Stick”. Each page can hold
up to 5 files.
Saving a scene file
To save a scene file in the “Memory Stick”, insert the
“Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot before
starting the operation.
1 Turn the MENU knob until the page which
contains the desired file appears, then press the
MENU knob.
1
Display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu.
P01 SCENE STORE
DISPLAY MODE
ESC
ALL
For details on menu operation, see “Basic menu
:
001.SCENE1
FEB/05/02
002.STANDARD
003.STANDARD
004.STANDARD
005.STANDARD
F04 SCENE FILE
TOP
s
s
s
s
s
s
1
2
3
4
5
:STANDARD
:STANDARD
:STANDARD
:STANDARD
:STANDARD
***.5FILE SAVE
MEM1-5
STANDARD
2 Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired file
number, and press the MENU knob.
SCENE RECALL
SCENE STORE
F.ID: STANDARD
:
:
EXEC
EXEC
The message “STORE OK? YES b NO” appears.
To set a file ID for the data to be saved
Set the file ID before going to step 2.
For details on setting the file ID, see “To set the file
P01 SCENE STORE
STORE OK?
DISPLAY MODE
ESC
ALL
YES NO
:
001.SCENE1
FEB/05/02
002.STANDARD
003.STANDARD
004.STANDARD
005.STANDARD
2
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to SCENE STORE, and press the MENU
knob again.
***.5FILE SAVE
MEM1-5
The SCENE STORE page appears.
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3 To carry out the storing, turn the MENU knob to
move b to YES and press the MENU knob.
To cancel, press the MENU knob leaving b
pointing to NO.
3
4
Turn the MENU knob until the desired SCENE
STORE page appears, then press the MENU knob.
P01 SCENE STORE
DISPLAY MODE
ESC
ALL
:
You can select the contents of the user file to be
displayed on each page of SCENE STORE and
SCENE RECALL.
001.SCENE1
002.SCENE2
003.NO FILE
004.SCENE4
005.SCENE5
FEB/05/02
FEB/06/02
FEB/08/02
FEB/08/02
***.5FILE SAVE
MEM1-5
For details, see “To select the display contents” on
Turn the MENU knob to move b to 5FILE SAVE b
MEM1-5, and press the MENU knob.
White balance setting data saved in the
scene file
The message “STORE OK? YES b NO” appears.
The white balance setting data saved in the scene file refers
to the value of white balance during saving, that is, when
the WHITE BAL switch is set to A, the adjusted values in
memory A are saved in the scene file, and when the
WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST, the preset value is
saved.
P01 SCENE STORE
STORE OK?
DISPLAY MODE
ESC
ALL
YES NO
:
001.SCENE1
002.SCENE2
003.NO FILE
004.SCENE4
005.SCENE5
***.5FILE SAVE
MEM1-5
White balance setting data when loading
the scene file
The method for loading the white balance setting data
when loading the scene file differs depending on the
setting of the SCENE WHITE DATA item on the
REFERENCE page.
5
To carry out the save, turn the MENU knob to move b
to YES and press the MENU knob.
To cancel, press the MENU knob leaving bpointing to
NO.
When the save is completed, the message
“COMPLETE” appears.
F05 REFERENCE
REFERENCE STORE :
REFERENCE CLEAR :
EXEC
EXEC
Note
REFERENCE LOAD
REFERENCE SAVE
:
:
EXEC
EXEC
F.ID: sssssssssssssssss
If files have been saved in the page selected in step 3, those
files are replaced with files loaded from the camcorder
memory. For example, files from 001 to 005 are replaced
on the above procedure.
SCENE WHITE DATA: OFF
When SCENE WHITE DATA is set to ON
The white balance setting data saved in the scene file is
loaded. (However it is not loaded when the WHITE BAL
switch on the camcorder is set to PRST.)
To set the file ID
Before the data is saved as a scene file, it is useful to set a
file ID to identify it. The set file ID is saved together with
the data.
When SCENE WHITE DATA is set to OFF
The white balance setting data is not loaded.
1
Display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
To save scene files from the camcorder
memory to the “Memory Stick”
You can save five scene files from the camcorder to the
“Memory Stick” in a single operation.
2
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to F. ID, and press the MENU knob again.
1
Display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu.
A character table appears.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
F04 SCENE FILE
TOP
!#$%&'()*+,-./012345678
9:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
QRSTUVWXYZ[ ]abcdefghijk
lmnopqrstuvwxyz~
2
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to SCENE STORE, then press the MENU
knob again.
INS DEL RET
STANDARD
ESC END
s
SCENE RECALL
SCENE STORE
F.ID :STANDARD
:
:
EXEC
EXEC
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3
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob
until x moves to the character position that you want
to select, then press the MENU knob.
b to the desired file number, and press the MENU
knob again.
s on the left of the file number changes to x. The
camcorder is set up according to the loaded scene file.
Example: When entering the letter “+”
F04 SCENE FILE
TOP
F04 SCENE FILE
TOP
!#$%&'()*+,-./012345678
9:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
QRSTUVWXYZ[ ]abcdefghijk
lmnopqrstuvwxyz~
s
x
s
s
s
s
1
2
3
4
5
:SCENE 25
:SCENE 26
:SCENE 27
:SCENE 28
:NO FILE
INS DEL RET
STANDARD
ESC END
s
STANDARD
SCENE RECALL
SCENE STORE
F.ID :+TANDARD
:
:
EXEC
EXEC
SCENE RECALL
SCENE STORE
F.ID :SCENE21
:
:
EXEC
EXEC
To cancel the selected scene file
4
5
Repeat step 3 for each of the remaining characters.
Turn the MENU knob to move b to x, and press the
MENU knob. x changes to s. The camcorder returns
to the settings before selecting this scene file.
Note
Set the file ID before saving the scene file in the
“Memory Stick” or the camcorder memory.
Otherwise, the file ID is not saved with the other data.
To load a scene file saved in the “Memory
Stick”
1 Turn the MENU knob to move b to SCENE
When the input is complete, turn the MENU knob to
move x over END, then press the MENU knob.
RECALL, and press the MENU knob.
The file ID is set, and the SCENE FILE page appears
again.
The SCENE RECALL page appears.
?P00 SCENE RECALL
ESC
04 SCENE FILE
TOP
DISPLAY MODE
:
F.ID
s
s
s
s
s
s
1
2
3
4
5
:STANDARD
:STANDARD
:STANDARD
:STANDARD
:STANDARD
MEM-1:STANDARD
MEM-2:STANDARD
MEM-3:STANDARD
MEM-4:STANDARD
MEM-5:NO FILE
File ID
STANDARD
SCENE RECALL
SCENE STORE
F.ID: SCENE21
:
:
EXEC
EXEC
2 Turn the MENU knob until the page which
file” on page 113. The set file ID is saved together
with the data.
contains the desired file appears.
3 Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob
to move b to the desired file number, and press the
MENU knob again.
To select the display contents
You can select the items of file information to be displayed
on the SCENE STORE pages (P01 to P20) or the SCENE
RECALL pages (P01 to P20) used for saving data to or
loading data from a “Memory Stick”.
The message “RECALL OK? YES b NO”
appears.
P01 SCENE RECALL
RECALL OK? YES NO
ESC
ALL
DISPLAY MODE
:
For details to select the item, “To select the display
001.SCENE1
002.SCENE2
003.NO FILE
004.SCENE4
005.SCENE5
***.5FILE LOAD
MEM1-5
Loading scene files
3
To carry out the recall, turn the MENU knob to move
b to YES and press the MENU knob.
To cancel, press the MENU knob leaving bpointing to
NO.
1
Display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
When the loading is completed, the message
“COMPLETE” appears. The camcorder is set up
2
To load the scene file stored in the camcorder, press
the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to move
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according to the loaded scene file. If no file is present
with a particular file number, this is shown as “NO
FILE”.
Resetting the settings of the
camcorder to the standard settings
You can reset the settings of the camcorder to the settings
saved in the reference file (standard settings).
To load scene files from a “Memory Stick”
into the camcorder memory
You can load up to five scene files stored in the “Memory
Stick” into the camcorder memory in a single operation.
1
Display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu.
1
Display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
2
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to STANDARD, and press the MENU knob
again.
2
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to SCENE RECALL, and press the MENU
knob again.
F04 SCENE FILE
TOP
The SCENE RECALL page appears.
s
s
s
s
s
x
1
2
3
4
5
:SCENE 25
:SCENE 26
:SCENE 27
:SCENE 28
:NO FILE
3
4
Turn the MENU knob until the SCENE RECALL
page which contains the desired scene files appears.
STANDARD
SCENE RECALL
SCENE STORE
F.ID :SCENE21
:
:
EXEC
EXEC
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to 5FILE LOAD B MEM 1-5, and press the
MENU knob.
s displayed on the left of STANDARD changes to x.
When x changes to s once again, the settings of the
camcorder are reset to the settings saved in the
reference file.
The message “RECALL OK? YES b NO” appears.
P01 SCENE RECALL
RECALL OK? YES NO
ESC
ALL
DISPLAY MODE
:
If you press the MENU knob again while x is
displayed, the operation is cancelled and the
camcorder returns to the settings before STANDARD
was selected.
001.SCENE1
002.SCENE2
003.NO FILE
004.SCENE4
005.SCENE5
***.5FILE LOAD
MEM1-5
5
To carry out the recall, turn the MENU knob to move
b YES and press the MENU knob.
To cancel, press the MENU knob leaving bpointing to
NO.
When loading is complete, the message
“COMPLETE” appears and the access indicator goes
off.
Notes
• The scene files loaded from the “Memory Stick”
overwrite data saved in the camcorder memory.
• To load the scene file saved in the camcorder memory
when the “Memory Stick” is inserted, return to the P00
SCENE RECALL page and load the desired scene file in
the camcorder memory.
• When there is no file to be loaded (shown as “NO
FILE”), an existing file of the same number is
unaffected. In the example shown in step 4, MEM(3) is
not overwritten.
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4
Press the MENU knob.
Displaying a File-Related
Menu Page When
Inserting a “Memory
Stick”
z changes to b, and ? changes to z. The selection is
set.
Note
In the following cases, displaying the target page is
impossible even when the “Memory Stick” is inserted.
• When the power is turned on after you insert a “Memory
Stick”
• When OFF is selected for the MS IN > JUMP TO item
• When any of the following menu pages is already
displayed
A “Memory Stick” enables you to save user files, scene
files, lens files, reference files and ALL files.
The camcorder menu system allows you to make a setting
so that when a “Memory Stick” holding these files is
inserted while in menu operating mode, a menu page
relating to the desired file is automatically displayed on the
screen. Thus you can proceed to file operation quickly.
This is very convenient especially when you manage data
files using “Memory Stick”s.
- A file-related page such as the USER FILE page of the
FILE menu
- MEMORY STICK, ALL FILE, SCENE FILE, LENS
FILE, or REFERENCE FILE page
1
Display the MEMORY STICK page of the FILE
menu.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
F09 MEMORY STICK
TOP
FORMAT :
MS IN > JUMP TO :
EXEC
OFF
2
3
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to MS IN > JUMP TO, and press the MENU
knob again.
b on the left of MS IN > JUMP TO changes to z and
z on the left of setting value changes to ?.
Turn the MENU knob to select the desired setting
(target FILE menu page).
You can select the setting in the chart below.
Setting
Description
OFF
Disables this function. The page
does not switch even when
“Memory Stick” is inserted.
USER
ALL
Displays the USER FILE page.
Displays the ALL FILE page.
Displays the SCENE FILE page.
Displays the LENS FILE 1 page.
Displays the REFERENCE page.
Displays the USER 1 page.
SCENE
LENS
REFER
USER 1
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Appendix
Chapter
• 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).
Important Notes on
Operation
• In damp or dusty locations
• Locations where the unit may be exposed to rain
• Locations subject to violent vibration
• Near strong magnetic fields
• Close to radio or TV transmitters producing strong
electromagnetic fields.
Use and Storage
Do not subject the unit to severe shocks
The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body
warped.
• In direct sunlight or close to heaters for extended periods
Do not cover the unit while operating
Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can cause
excessive internal heat build-up.
To prevent electromagnetic interference from
portable communications devices
The use of portable telephones and other communications
devices near this unit can result in malfunctions and
interference with audio and video signals.
After use
Always turn off the power.
It is recommended that the portable communications
devices near this unit be powered off.
Before storing the camcorder for a long period
Remove the battery pack.
Note on laser beams
Shipping
Laser beams may damage the CCDs.
If you shoot a scene that includes a laser beam, be careful
not to let the laser beam be directed into the lens of the
camera.
• Remove the cassette before transporting the unit.
• If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other
transportation service, pack it in the shipping carton of
the unit.
Use at a high temperature
If the unit is used at a high temperature, white flecks may
appear on the screen.
Care of the unit
Remove dust and dirt from the surfaces of the lenses or
optical filters using a blower.
If the body of the unit is dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth.
In extreme cases, use a cloth steeped in a little neutral
detergent, then wipe dry. Do not use organic solvents such
as alcohol or thinners, as these may cause discoloration or
other damage to the finish of the unit.
Fitting the zoom lens
It is important to fit the lens correctly, as otherwise damage
may result. Be sure to refer to the section “Mounting the
In the event of operating problems
If you should experience problems with the unit, contact
your Sony dealer.
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.
Use and storage locations
Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid using or storing the
unit in the following places.
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form on the drum. Then, if the camcorder is operated in
this state, recording and playback may not be performed
properly.
Do the following to prevent this from happening.
• When you move or operate the camcorder in an
environment where condensation may form, be sure to
insert a cassette in advance and close the cassette
compartment lid.
About the LCD panels
LCD panels are manufactured with extremely high-
precision technology that yields effective pixel rates of
99.99% or higher. However, very rarely, one or more
pixels may be permanently dark or permanently lit in
white, red, blue, or green.
This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Such pixels have
no effect on the recorded data, and the unit may be used
with confidence even if they are present.
• Whenever you turn on the power, check that the HUMID
indicator does not appear on the color LCD. If it appears,
wait until it disappears before inserting a cassette.
Characteristics of CCD sensors
The following effects may appear in the image. They are
characteristic of camcorders using CCDs (charge coupled
devices), and do not indicate a malfunction.
Bright or dark points of light
A CCD is made with high-precision technology. However,
minor bright or dark points of light (red, blue, or green)
may sometimes appear. This caused by the structure of the
CCD and is not a malfunction.
In this case, adjustment of black balance may help to
improve this problem.
For details on automatic adjustment of black balance, see
Vertical smear
When shooting a very bright object, such as a light, the
highlight tends to produce vertical tails. This effect is
much reduced in this camcorder. (Use of the electronic
shutter increases this effect.)
Vertical tail on the image
Monitor screen
Bright object (electric light,
sun, etc.)
White flecks
White flecks may appear on the screen during use under
high-temperature conditions. White flecks may also
appear under normal temperature conditions if the
sensitivity is increased (especially to +18 dB or higher).
Aliasing
When patterns of stripes or lines are shot, they may appear
jagged.
Condensation
If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a
warm place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may
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Preparations for testing
Make preparations as shown below.
• Connect a monitor to the MONITOR OUT connector
Maintenance
• Connect an earphone or headphones to the EARPHONE
connector (page 13)
Cleaning the video heads
Always use the special-purpose Sony DVM-12CLD
Cleaning Cassette for cleaning the audio and video heads.
Follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette
carefully, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can
damage the heads.
To perform the auto-check
1
Display the DEV STATUS 2 page of the DIAGNOSIS
menu.
Note
For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu
When the DVM-12CLD is inserted in the camcorder, only
STOP, PLAY, REW and EJECT buttons function.
?D04 DEV STATUS2
TOP
AUTO CHECK
HUMID TIMER RESET: EXEC
:
EXEC
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
2,000 hours of use.
2
3
Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to
move b to AUTO CHECK, and press the MENU knob
again.
When the heads need replacement, contact your Sony
dealer.
The message “EXECUTE OK? YES b NO” appears.
Check the hours of head drum operation in the DRUM
RUNNING item on the HOURS METER page of the
DIAGNOSIS menu.
D04 DEV STATUS2
TOP
EXECUTE OK? YES NO
AUTO CHECK EXEC
HUMID TIMER RESET: EXEC
:
Replacing other parts
For replacement of all parts other than the video heads,
contact your Sony dealer.
Turn the MENU knob to move b to YES, and press the
MENU knob.
The message “AUTO CHECK EXECUTING”
appears on the viewfinder, and then the LCD monitor
changes to the AUTO CHECK display. Follow the
instructions that appear on the LCD monitor.
Using the auto-check function
An internal check can be performed automatically using
the auto-check function of the camcorder. Meanwhile, a
one minute test recording and playback are also
performed. Before shooting, it is desirable to perform this
auto-check to check for problems in the VTR’s internal
operations based on the results of the internal check
displayed on the LCD monitor and on the quality of the
video and audio recordings.
<AUTO CHECK>
EJECT
If there is a cassette in
the camcorder, follow
the instructions and
PLEASE EJECT CASSETTE
(PUSH EJECT BUTTON)
eject the cassette.
<AUTO CHECK>
LOAD
INJECT REC TAPE
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4
5
Insert the cassette to be used for test recording and
To confirm the result
When the results of the internal check are normal, the
following message appears. You can use the camcorder if
there are no problems with the recording quality of the
video and audio.
Check the REC/SAVE switch of the cassette before
inserting it, and if the switch is set to SAVE, set it to
REC and then insert the cassette.
<AUTO CHECK>
<AUTO CHECK>
REC
END
COMPLETE
PLEASE EJECT CASSETTE
(PUSH EJECT BUTTON)
PLEASE RECORDING
(PUSH REC BUTTON)
If a problem is indicated in the results, follow the
instructions in the table below 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).
Press the REC button on the camcorder or the VTR
button on the lens.
Test recording starts.
After about 1 minute, the tape is rewound to the
recording start position and playback starts. The
following is displayed during playback.
Display
Diagnostic result
ERROR CODE 000 Ordinary warnings or cautions are
<AUTO CHECK>
PLAY
ERROR CODE 001 Recording on the inserted cassette is
not enabled. Insert a cassette that is
PLEASE WAIT
recordable and repeat the auto-check.
ERROR CODE 002 A problem in the VTR’s internal
to 009
operations has occurred. Repeat the
auto-check. If the result is the same,
contact your Sony dealer.
6
Check the recording quality of the playback video on
the viewfinder or the monitor. Check the recording
quality of the playback audio from the speaker,
earphone, or headphones.
ERROR CODE 010 A problem in the VTR’s internal
to 023
operations has occurred. Clean the
video heads using the DVM-12CLD
Cleaning Cassette and repeat the auto-
check. If the result is the same, contact
your Sony dealer.
If the recording quality is poor
A problem may exist regardless of whether or not it is
detected by the internal check. Refer to
“Troubleshooting” on page 128 and repeat the test. If
the recording quality remains poor, contact your Sony
dealer.
When playback ends, the results of the internal check
are displayed.
7
After confirming the result (see the next section,
“Confirming the result”), press the center of the arrow
key under the AUDIO adjustment cover.
The auto-check is completed.
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With a device that does not identify the data transfer speed,
the maximum data transfer speed that the device supports
is S100.
When connecting with the device that support different
data transfer speed, the actual data transfer speed may be
different from those described on the i.LINK connectors.
About i.LINK
The camcorder is equipped with the DV IN/OUT
connector based on i.LINK (IEEE1394) standard.
This section explains the specifications and features of
i.LINK.
* What is Mbps?
Mega bits per second. A measure of the rate at which data
is transmitted per second. In case of 100 Mbps, 100 Mega
bits of data can be transmitted per second.
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface designed to integrate the
devices equipped with i.LINK connector. By connecting
i.LINK devices, i.LINK allows your device to:
- Transmit and receive data such as digital audio and
digital video signals in two ways
- Control other i.LINK devices
- Easily connect with another device using just an i.LINK
cable.
Your i.LINK device is capable of connecting AV devices
and perform various operations and data transfer. Further
availability for connections with versatile equipment and
operations will be planned in the future.
i.LINK operation with your camcorder
For details on operation when other equipment with
For details on connection with i.LINK cable and necessary
software, refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the connected device.
Use Sony i.LINK cables
Use Sony i.LINK cables to connect the i.LINK devices.
6 pins y 4 pins (For dubbing)
6 pins y 6 pins (For dubbing)
Other advantages include the following feature. When
connecting multiple i.LINK devices, your device cannot
only perform operations and data transfer with the directly
connected device but also perform them with any of the
devices that are connected via other devices. Therefore,
you will not need to concern the order of connecting
devices.
i.LINK and are trademarks.
However, depending on the features and specifications of
the connected devices, you may need to operate certain
functions differently or may not be able to perform certain
operations or data transfer.
i.LINK, a nickname for IEEE 1394 that Sony proposed, is
a trademark supported by a majority of companies
worldwide.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard defined by IEEE,
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
Note
The camcorder can be connected to one device with the
i.LINK cable (DV cable). When you connect with a device
that has two or more i.LINK connectors, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the connected device.
About data transfer speed of i.LINK
i.LINK defines a maximum data transfer speed of
*
approximately 100, 200 and 400 Mbps that are described
as S100, S200 and S400 respectively.
For i.LINK devices, a maximum data transfer speed that
the device supports is identified on “specifications” page
of the operating instructions supplied with the device or
near its i.LINK connector.
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About i.LINK
Note on data read/write speed
Data read/write speed may vary depending on the
combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick”
compliant product you use.
About a “Memory Stick”
What is “Memory Stick”?
What is MagicGate?
MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses
encryption technology.
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile
IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data
capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is
specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data
among “Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is
removable, “Memory Stick” can also be used for external
data storage.
Before using a “Memory Stick”
Terminal
“Memory Stick” is available in two sizes: standard size
and compact “Memory Stick Duo” size. Once attached to
a “Memory Stick Duo” adapter, “Memory Stick Duo”
turns to the same size as standard “Memory Stick” and thus
can be used with products compliant with standard
“Memory Stick”.
Write-protect tab
Labelling position
• When you set the “Memory Stick” erasure prevention
switch to “LOCK,” data cannot be recorded, edited, or
erased.
• Data may be damaged if:
- You remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the unit
while it is reading or writing data.
Types of “Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick” is available in the following four types to
meet various requirements in functions.
- You use the “Memory Stick” in a location subject to
the effects of static electricity or electric noise.
• We recommend that you make a backup copy of
important data that you record on the “Memory Stick”.
“Memory Stick-R”
Stored data are not overwritten. You can write data to
“Memory Stick-R” with “Memory Stick-R” compatible
products only. Copyright protected data that requires
MagicGate copyright protection technology cannot be
written to “Memory Stick-R”.
Notes
• Do not attach anything other than the supplied label to
the “Memory Stick” labelling position.
• Attach the label so that it does not stick out beyond the
labelling position.
“Memory Stick”
Stores any type of data except copyright-protected data
that requires the MagicGate copyright protection
technology.
• Carry and store the “Memory Stick” in its case.
• Do not touch the connector of the “Memory Stick” with
anything, including your finger or metallic objects.
• Do not strike, bend, or drop the “Memory Stick”.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick”.
• Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet.
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” in a location that
is:
“MagicGate Memory Stick”
Equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection
technology.
“Memory Stick-ROM”
Stores pre-recorded, read-only data. You cannot record on
“Memory Stick-ROM” or erase the pre-recorded data.
- Extremely hot, such as in a car parked in the sun
- Under direct sunlight
- Very humid or subject to corrosive substances
Available types of “Memory Stick”
You can use a “Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory
Stick” with your product.
“Memory Stick” access indicator
Note
If the access indicator is turned on or is flashing, data is
being read from or written to the “Memory Stick”. At this
time, do not shake the computer or product or subject them
to shock. Do not turn off the power of the computer and
product or remove the “Memory Stick”. This may damage
the data.
You can not use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your product.
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About a “Memory Stick”
Precautions
• To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In
no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data.
• Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the
provisions of copyright law. When you use a “Memory
Stick” that has been pre-recorded, be sure that the
material has been recorded in accordance with copyright
and other applicable laws.
• The “Memory Stick” application software of the
camcorder may be modified or changed by Sony without
prior notice.
• Note that there are certain restrictions on recording stage
performances and other entertainment events, even if
they are recorded for personal use only.
• “Memory Stick” and
Corporation.
are trademarks of Sony
• “Memory Stick Duo” and “
” are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “MagicGate” and “
” are trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
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About a “Memory Stick”
Operation Warnings
When a problem occurs at power on or during operation, a
warning is given by one of the following.
• Warning indicators on the STATUS screen of the LCD
monitor
The volume of the audible warnings can be adjusted with
the ALARM knob. Set the ALARM knob to the minimum
to mute the sound.
• WARNING lamps, and audible warnings from the
speaker and earphones
• Indicators on the viewfinder
STATUS screen of
the LCD monitor WARNING lamp
and viewfinder
Warning
sounds
Indicators in
viewfinder
Problem
VTR operation
Action to take
Continuous
1 beep/s
REC/
BATT
TALLY
:
Continuous
1 flash/s
Warning indicator
:
:Continuous
:
4 flashes/s
:1 flash/s
4 beeps/s
:4 flashes/s
1)
1)
1)
Warning: RF
Clogging of
the video
head. Trouble clogging of the
A warning sound Clean the video
is heard when
head. If recording
still fails after
in the
recording
section.
head is
cleaning the head,
turn off the power
and consult your
Sony
detected.
Recording may
fail.
representative.
2)
2)
2)
Warning: SERVO
Warning: HUMID
Servo
problems.
Recording
continues but
may be
Turn off the power
and consult your
Sony
substandard.
representative.
Condensation During
occurs. recording,
While the power is
turned on, wait
until the HUMID
indicator
recording
continues.
Otherwise,
operation stops.
Ejecting the tape
is the only
disappears.
operation
allowed.
Warning: SLACK
Er **-***
Trouble when Operation stops. Follow the
forwarding or
rewinding a
tape.
instructions given
in the error code
Turn off the power
and consult your
Sony
3)
representative.
Warning:
CASSETTE
Er **-***
Trouble when Operation stops. Follow the
inserting or
ejecting a
cassette.
instructions given
in the error code
Turn off the power
and consult your
Sony
representative.
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Operation Warnings
STATUS screen of
the LCD monitor WARNING lamp
and viewfinder
Warning
sounds
Indicators in
viewfinder
Problem
VTR operation
Action to take
Continuous
1 beep/s
REC/
BATT
TALLY
:
Continuous
1 flash/s
Warning indicator
:
:Continuous
:
4 flashes/s
:1 flash/s
4 beeps/s
:4 flashes/s
Warning:
REFERENCE
Reference
A warning sound Check if the
signalproblem is heard when a reference signal is
during
recording.
reference signal input appropriately
problem is to the GENLOCK
detected during IN connector.
recording.
Recording
continues but
may be
substandard.
1)
1)
1)
Warning: TAPE
(remaining tape
capacity also
flashes.)
Tape almost
full.
Operation
continues.
Change the tape
when necessary.
Tape full.
Operation stops Change the tape or
duringrecording, rewind it.
playback, and
fast-forwarding.
Warning: BATT
(remaining battery
capacity also
flashes.)
Battery almost Operation
Change the battery
when necessary.
exhausted.
continues.
Battery
exhausted.
Operation stops. Change the
battery.
Warning: LID
OPEN
–
–
–
The lid of the Operation
An indicator
appears for several
seconds and
disappears
2)
cassette
continues.
compartment
is not closed.
automatically.
Close the lid
securely.
1) During recording
2) During recording and playback
3) Note that a tape is damaged if the camcorder is operated while “SLACK”
is displayed.
For details about the warning displays and error messages
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Operation Warnings
Error code list
Operation/error messages
An operation or error message is displayed in the
viewfinder.
Error code Action to take
Er07-***
Er08-***
Er09-***
Turn off the power and consult your Sony
representative.
Or you may be able to eject the cassette using
the following procedure. However, because it
may damage the cassette, any damage is
your responsibility.
Operation/error
message
Meaning
INTERVAL
Indicates the camcorder is in the
Interval Rec mode.
When “Warning: SLACK” appears
1 Turn off the camcorder.
This may take about 15 seconds.
2 When the camcorder is turned off, turn it on
again.
LOW LIGHT
Appears, depending on the
setting, to indicate the subject
illumination is inadequate.
3 If the error code disappears, change the
cassette because it may be damaged.
If the error message appears again, turn off
the power and consult your Sony
representative.
When “Warning: CASSETTE” appears
1 Press and hold the STOP button and the
EJECT button at the same time for more
than 3 seconds.
2 When the PLAY button, the REW button,
and the FF button all flash at one time,
release your fingers.
3 If the cassette is ejected, change the
cassette because it may be damaged.
If the error message appears again, turn off
the power and consult your Sony
representative.
Er09-200
Er09-500
Er09-600
Er09-900
Er91-***
Er92-***
Turn off the power and consult your Sony
representative.
Turn off the power and consult your Sony
representative.
When the error code other than the ones listed above is
displayed, turn off the power and consult your Sony
representatives.
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Operation Warnings
Troubleshooting
You can use this chart to establish possible causes of an
apparent problem; always double-check before sending
the camcorder for repair. If a problem persists, contact
your Sony dealer.
When the indication “Er00-***” appears in the LCD
Symptoms
Cause
Remedy
The camcorder does not power on There is no battery pack loaded.
when you turn the POWER switch
The battery pack is exhausted.
on.
Replace the battery pack with a fully charged
The AC adaptor is not connected, or it is
not turned on.
Connect the AC adaptor, or turn on the
The tape transport does not operate The POWER switch is turned off.
Set the POWER switch to ON.
when you press either VTR button.
The camcorder has reached the end of
Rewind the tape, or load a new cassette.
tape.
The cassette is set record-inhibited.
Load a new cassette, or release the record-
The tape transport does not operate The camcorder has reached the end of
Rewind the tape, or load a new cassette.
when you press the PLAY button.
tape.
The power supply cuts while
operating.
The battery pack is exhausted.
Replace the battery pack with a fully charged
The battery goes dead very quickly. The operating temperature is very low.
It is not possible to eject the
cassette.
The battery pack is exhausted.
Replace the battery pack with a fully charged
The POWER switch is turned off.
Turn the POWER switch to ON.
The playback picture quality is poor. The video heads are dirty.
The playback picture does not
Clean the video heads using a DVM-12CLD
appear.
The playback sound does not hear.
All controls except the EJECT
button are disabled.
There is condensation.
Remove the cassette and wait with the
power on until the condensation has
Audio recording is not possible.
The AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knobs
are set to the minimum level.
Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL (CH-
Audio recording is not possible (CH- The AUDIO LEVEL knob on the front is set Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL knob
1 only).
to the minimum level.
The recorded sound is distorted.
The audio level is too high.
Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL (CH-
The recorded sound has a high
noise level.
The audio level is too low.
Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL (CH-
The cassette is automatically
ejected.
An incorrect type of cassette is inserted.
The settings of the camcorder and the
The equipment connected to the
carries out unintended operations, switch, etc.) are incorrect.
such as recording automatically.
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Troubleshooting
Symptoms
Cause
Remedy
The equipment connected to the
camcorder via an i.LINK connection equipment to recognize the operation.
does not react as expected, for
It sometimes takes time for the connected Wait for about 15 seconds. If the connected
equipment still does not react, do the
following.
example, the video image does not
appear on its screen.
• Check the i.LINK connection, for example,
by re-inserting the i.LINK cable.
• Turn the power off, and connect the cable
again.
• Change the i.LINK cable.
The camera is not recognized by
the PC that is connected to the
i.LINK connector.
There is a problem with the software, for
example, it does not support the DVCAM format.
format, etc.
Install software that supports the DVCAM
The camera is not controlled by the There is a problem with the software, for
Install software that supports the DVCAM
example, it does not support the DVCAM format. Or set the REC TRIGGER switch to
format, etc. INT.
PC that is connected to the i.LINK
connector.
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Troubleshooting
Video Camera Section
Specifications
General
Imager
2/3-inch type, Power HAD EX CCD
Total picture elements
General
Power voltage 12 V DC +5.0/–1.0 V
Power consumption
1038 (H) × 1008 (V) (DSR-400/
450WS), or 1038 (H) × 1188 (V)
(DSR-400P/450WSP)
Effective picture elements
980 (H) × 988 (V) (DSR-400/450WS),
or 980 (H) × 1064 (V) (DSR-400P/
450WSP)
Approx. 17 W (with 12 V DC supply,
when recording with the LCD monitor
off)
Operating temperature
0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
Imager Configuration
RGB 3 CCDs
Spectral system
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
F1.4 prism system (with quartz filter)
Recording format
Built-in filter ND filter
1: Clear
DVCAM, DV-SP
Continuous operating time
Approx. 300 min. (with BP-GL95)
2: 1/4 ND
3: 1/16 ND
4: 1/64 ND
Mass
Approx. 3.9 kg (8 lb 10 oz) (main body
only)
Lens mount
Sensitivity
2/3-inch 48 bayonet mount
F11 standard (89.9% reflection chart,
2000 lx)
Approx. 6.5 kg (14 lb 5 oz) (with
viewfinder, microphone, tape, BP-
GL65 Battery Pack, and VCL-917BY
Zoom Lens)
Minimum illumination
0.51x (at F1.4, +36 dB gain)
Dimensions
Video S/N ratio 65 dB (Y-typical) (DSR-400/450WS), or
63 dB (Y-typical) (DSR-400P/
450WSP)
146 (5 3/4)
Modulation
DSR-450WS/450WSP: 850 TV lines
(4:3 mode), 800 TV lines (16:9 mode)
DSR-400/400P: 920 TV lines
Registration
0.05% or less for entire screen area
(excluding distortion due to lens)
268 (10 5/8) 215
(8 1/2)
Geometric distortion
None identified (excluding distortion due
to lens)
–140 dB (Y-typical)
328 (13)
in mm (inches)
Smear
LCD monitor Picture: 6.3 cm (2 1/2 inches) in opposite
angle (2.5 type)
Supplied accessories
VCL-917BY Zoom Lens (1) (supplied
with DSR-400K/400PK only)
DXF-801 Viewfinder (1)
Microphone (1)
Pixel resolution: 214,000 pixels (964
wide × 222 high)
Effective picture elements: more than
99.99%
Wind screen (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor (1)
Lens mount cap (1)
Flange focal length adjustment test chart
(1)
Operating Instructions
English version (1)
Viewfinder
CRT
Indicator
1.5-inch monochrome
REC (× 2), TALLY, BATT, SHUTTER,
GAIN UP
Horizontal resolution
600 TV lines
Power voltage 12 V DC
Power consumption
2.4 W
Japanese version (1)
CD-ROM manual (1)
Mass
Approx. 620 g (1 lb 6 oz)
Maximum dimensions
241 × 91 × 203 mm (9 1/2 × 3 5/8 × 8 inch)
(w/h/d)
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Specifications
Audio system (at playback with the DSR-1800A)
Frequency response
48 kHz: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/–1.0 dB
32 kHz: 20 Hz to 14.5 kHz +0.5/–1.0 dB
Dynamic range Min. 80 dB
Microphone
Type
Directivity
Frequency response
100 Hz to 20 kHz
Output impedance
100 Ω
Power voltage 48 V DC
Black electret condenser microphone
Super cardioid
Distortion (THD) (1 kHz reference level, 48 kHz)
Max. 0.12%
Mass
Dimensions
Approx. 115 g (4 oz)
Input/output connectors
162 × 21 mm (6 1/2 × 27/32 inch) (length
Signal inputs
× diameter) (excluding cable)
AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2
XLR type, 3-pin, female –60 dBu/+4 dBu
(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)
Tape section
MIC IN
XLR type, 3-pin, female –60 dBu
General
GENLOCK IN BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced
TC IN
Video recording system
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Audio recording system
2 rotary heads
BNC type, 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ
Signal outputs
AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2
RCA type, –10 dBu, 47 kΩ
MONITOR OUT
BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced
VIDEO OUT (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
BNC type, 75 Ω, unbalanced
VBS OUT: 1.0 Vp-p
Quantization: 12bits Fs32K (channels 1/
2, channels 3/4)
16bits Fs48K (channels 1/2)
NTSC color, EIA standards (DSR-400/
450WS)
Video signal
PAL color, CCIR standards (DSR-400P/
450WSP)
SDI OUT: 0.8 Vp-p (only when the CBK-
SD01 is installed)
BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Usable cassette DVCAM cassette with the
mark printed, DV cassette with the
mark printed, Mini DV cassette
TC OUT
EARPHONE (mini jack)
with the
mark printed
DVCAM format: Approx. 28.193 mm/s
(DSR-400/450WS), or 28.221 mm/s
(DSR-400P/450WSP)
8 Ω, – ∞ to –18 dBs variable
Tape speed
Others
DC IN
DC OUT
XLR type, 4-pin, male, 11 to 17 V DC
4-pin, 11 to 17 V DC, maximum rated
current 0.2 A
12-pin
8-pin
DV format SP mode: Approx.18.795
mm/s (DSR-400/450WS), or 18.814
mm/s (DSR-400P/450WSP)
LENS
REMOTE
LIGHT
i.LINK
Recording/playback time
DVCAM format: 184 min. (using
2-pin
6-pin
cassette PDV-184ME)
DV format SP mode: 276 min. (using
cassette PDV-184ME)
Pin assignment of the connectors
Fast-forward/rewind time
DC IN connector (4-pin, male)
Approx. 45 sec. (using cassette DVM60/
PDVM-40ME)
Approx. 2 min 30 sec. (using cassette
PDV-184ME)
4
1
3
2
Video system (at playback with the DSR-1800A)
Bandwidth
Luminance (Y): 30 Hz to 5.0 MHz 1.0
dB
Pin number
Standard
Signal
Chrominance (R-Y/B-Y): 30 Hz to 1.5
MHz +1.0/–5.0 dB
Luminance: Min. 55 dB
1
2
3
4
EXT DC IN (G)
GND
–
–
S/N ratio
–
–
K-factor (2T pulse)
Max. 2%
Y/C time delay Max. 30 nsec.
EXT DC IN (X)
+11 to +17Vdc
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Specifications
AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connector (3-pin, female)
Cables and miscellaneous
i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
CCFD-3L (6-pin y 4-pin, 3.5m)
CCF-3L (6-pin y 6-pin, 3.5m)
LC-H300 Hard Carrying Case
2
1
3
LC-DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case
LCR-1 Rain Cover
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Pin number
Standard
Signal
1
2
3
MIC IN (G)
MIC IN (X)
MIC IN (Y)
GND
–60dBu
When ZI is equal to
or more than 3kΩ/
+4dBu, 10kΩ
BALANCED
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.
Power supply and related equipment
BP- GL65/GL95/L60S Battery Pack
BC-M50/M150 Battery Charger
AC-550 AC Adaptor
AC-DN10 AC Adaptor
Equipment for remote control
RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit (can be installed to
the DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
“Memory Stick”
MSH-32 (32 MB)
MSH-64 (64 MB)
MSH-128 (128 MB)
Audio equipment
ECM-670/672 Microphone
CAC-12 Microphone Holder
WRR-855 UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit
WRR-861/862 UHF Portable Tuner
WRT-822/824 UHF Transmitter
WRR Tuner Fitting (service part number: A-8278-057-A)
DMX-P01 Portable Digital Mixer
For Audio equipment described above, confirm whether
the connector is male or female and the number of pins on
the connector.
The audio input connectors of the camcorder are female
and 3-pin. A converting adaptor may be required.
Studio equipment
DXF-51 5-inch Viewfinder (monochrome)
Extension boards (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board
CBK-SC01 Composite Input Board
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Specifications
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories
For DSR-400/400P
LMD series
LCD Monitor
ECM-670/672 and C-74
Microphone
DSR-50/50P
Digital Videocassette Recorder
CAC-12
Microphone Holder
DXF-51/51CE *
5-inch Viewfinder
DSR-1500A/1600A/1800A/2000A
Digital Videocassette Recorder
DVCAM mini size
cassette tape
DVCAM
standard size
cassette tape
DSR-400/400P
VCT-U14
Tripod Adaptor
BP-GL65/GL95/L60S
Battery Pack
BC-M150
Battery Charger
BC-M50
Battery Charger
Tripod
AC-550
AC Adaptor
LC-DS300SFT
Soft Carrying Case
AC-DN2B/AC-DN10
AC Adaptor
CA-WR855
Camera Adaptor
NTSC: WRR-855B
PAL: WRR-588A/B
UHF Synthesized Tuner
LC-H300
Carrying Case
LCR-1 Rain cover
* Optional accessory shoe kit is required for fitting. For details, consult your
Sony dealer.
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Chart of Optional Components and Accessories
For DSR-450WS/450WSP
LMD series
LCD Monitor
ECM-670/672 and C-74
Microphone
DSR-50/50P
Digital Videocassette Recorder
CAC-12
Microphone Holder
DXF-51/51CE *
5-inch Viewfinder
DSR-1500A/1600A/1800A/2000A
Digital Videocassette Recorder
DVCAM mini size
cassette tape
DVCAM
standard size
cassette tape
DSR-450WS/450WSP
CBK-SC01
Analog Composite Input
Board
CBK-SD01
SDI Output Board
BP-GL65/GL95/L60S
Battery Pack
BC-M150
BC-M50
Battery Charger
Battery Charger
RM-B150/B750
Remote Control Unit
AC-550
AC Adaptor
AC-DN2B/AC-DN10
AC Adaptor
VCT-U14
Tripod Adaptor
CA-WR855
Camera Adaptor
NTSC: WRR-855B
PAL: WRR-588A/B
UHF Synthesized Tuner
Tripod
LC-DS300SFT
Soft Carrying Case
LC-H300
Carrying Case
LCR-1 Rain cover
* Optional accessory shoe kit is required for fitting. For details, consult your
Sony dealer.
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Chart of Optional Components and Accessories
used mainly to adjust the tracking
position of video heads, and to
achieve time code continuity when
recording continuously. This signal is
recorded in a longitudinal tape track.
Flare
The loss of contrast in an image
caused by unnecessary light that
strays into the image plane.
Glossary
ATW
Flicker
Auto Tracing White balance. The
white balance is automatically
adjusted for the lighting conditions
during shooting.
DCC
Repeated changes in screen
brightness caused by an interference
between the camera's scanning and
the lighting conditions.
Abbreviation for dynamic contrast
control. In a high contrast
environment, this function
compresses the high light signal by
adjusting the knee point
Bayonet type
GENLOCK
A type of lens mount. The lens can be
inserted into the lens mount and fixed
in place by rotating a ring.
A state in which devices are locked to
a signal output by a sync generator.
Genlock allows multiple devices to
operate in synchronization.
automatically, allowing you to take
clear pictures in a dynamic range.
Drop frame mode
SMPTE time code runs at 30 frames/
second, while the NTSC color
Black balance
To balance the black level of the R,
G, and B signals so that black has no
color.
HAD
Abbreviation for hole-accumulated
diode. A CCD sensor structure
designed to suppress certain types of
noise inherent to CCDs.
television system runs at about 29.97
frames/second. Drop frame mode
adjusts the running of time code to
eliminate the discrepancy between
time code value and actual time by
dropping two frames from the time
code value at the beginning of each
minute except every tenth minute.
CCD
Abbreviation for charge-coupled
device. A semiconductor used in
place of a camera tube. The CCD
converts light into electrical charge,
and outputs the electrical charge in
the form of varying voltages.
Head drum
Horizontal resolution
The horizontal resolution of the
screen, which is expressed as the
number of vertical lines
distinguishable when shooting a test
chart.
Drum
A metal cylinder to which the video
heads are attached. During recording
and playback, the drum rotates at
high speed in synchronization with a
control signal.
Center marker
A cross on the viewfinder screen that
indicates the center of an image.
Color bar signals
i.LINK
Test signals displayed on the screen
as multicolored vertical stripes. Used
for adjustment of hue, and saturation
of a video camera and video monitor.
Another name for the IEEE1394-
1995 standards and their revisions.
XDCAM uses the i.LINK interface to
transfer DV streams by the AV/C
protocol, and toread and write MPEG
IMX and DVCAM data files by FAM
(File Access Mode).
EBU
Abbreviation for European
Broadcasting Union. A professional
broadcasting establishment in
Europe.
Color conversion filter (CC
filter)
A filter that converts the color
temperature to a reference value so
the same picture tone is obtained in
different lighting conditions.
EXT TC (External time code)
A time code input from external
equipment together with audio data.
It corresponds to the conventional
time code recorded on tape based
media. Instead the EXT TC is usually
used to record time codes and audio
signals that are played back by
Interlaced scan mode
A scanning method in which odd
rows fields are read alternately with
even rows. (Odd-row fields and
evenrow fields contain images from
different times.)
Color temperature
The color quality of light, expressed
in Kelvin (K).
equipment that is not synchronized
with the reference video signal.
ND filter
Composite video signal
A signal that consists of video
(luminance and color sub carrier),
sync (horizontal and vertical), and
color burst signals.
Abbreviation for neutral density
filter. A filter that reduces the amount
of incident light equally across the
entire visible wavelength range
without affecting color.
Ff
Flange focal length
The length between the objective lens
and the surface of the imager.
CTL
Non-drop frame mode
Abbreviation for control signal. A
signal that you can count to
determine the number of frames, and
therefore the tape's running time. It is
A mode of advancing time code
which ignores the difference in frame
values between real time and the time
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Glossary
code. Using this mode produces a
difference of approximately 86
seconds per day between real time
and time code, which causes
problems when editing programs in
units of seconds using the number of
frames as a reference.
Servo
longitudinal time code (LTC) and
vertical interval time code (VITC).
A mechanism that controls the
number and phase of revolutions of
the head drum, capstan, or reel tables.
The servo mechanism allows
recording and playback of the video
signal without guard band noise. The
reference signal of the servo control
is normally a vertical sync signal.
Time code synchronization
To synchronize the built-in time code
generator of video equipment to an
external time code.
Time data
NTSC
Time information that is generated by
a time code generator or read by a
time code reader.
Abbreviation for National Television
System Committee. NTSC is a color
TV broadcasting system adopted
mainly in North American countries,
and in parts of Asia and Central and
South America.
Shot data
Data recorded, while shooting, in the
color bars, the user bits data of VITC,
and so forth. Includes the model
name, serial number, date, time, shot
number, and ID1 to ID4.
User's bits
A 32-bit section of time code in
which you can record desired
information such as the year, month,
date and reel numbers.
PAL
Abbreviation for Phase Alternating
Line.PAL is a color TV broadcasting
system developed by Telefunken
GmbH of Germany. This system is
adopted mainly in European
countries, in Australia, and in parts of
Asia and South America.
Shutter speed
The time that the shutter is open.
Slow shutter speeds give bright
images, but motion resolution is
lower.
VBS
Abbreviation for video-burst-sync. A
composite signal consisting of a
video signal, a burst signal, and a
sync signal.
SMPTE
Society of Motion Picture and
Television Engineers, a professional
association established in the U.S.A.
mainly for the purpose of setting
forth motion picture and television
engineering standards.
VITC
Progressive scan mode
A scanning method in which odd
rows and even rows are read at the
same time. Also called full-screen
scanning.
Abbreviation for vertical interval
time code. A time code recorded on
tape with video signals and inserted
in the vertical blanking interval of
video signals.The VTR can read this
time code even in still mode.
Reference video signal
Stand-by off mode
A video signal that contains a sync
signal or sync and burst signals, used
as a reference for synchronization of
video equipment.
A mode in which the head drum is
stationary and the tape is slack. It
means that the VTR is not ready for
immediate recording or playback. It
does not mean that the tape or video
heads are damaged.
White balance
The adjustment of red, green and blue
signal levels so that white objects are
reproduced as true white.
Return video
White shading
Video signals that are sent back from
a VTR to a camera or from a control
console to a camera so that a camera
operator can verify the recorded/
selected video signals.
A phenomenon whereby the upper
and lower portions of the white object
that you are shooting appear magenta
or green, while the central portion of
the image appears white.
Stand-by on mode
A mode in which the head drum
rotates with the tape wrapped around
it. It means that the VTR is ready for
recording or playback. The VTR
comes into Stand-by off mode in a
settled time not to damage tape and
video head.
Sampling frequency
Zebra pattern
A method used to sample an analog
signal so that it can be represented
digitally. The higher the sampling
frequency is, the more accurately the
high-frequency analog signal can be
represented.
Striped patterns that appear in the
viewfinder to indicate areas of the
picture where the video level is about
70 IRE units or 490 mV.
Superimpose
A procedure you use to put one
picture (or character) over another so
that both can be seen at the same
time.
Zoom
To gradually change the field of view
of a camera lens from wide to narrow
angle (zoom in) or narrow to wide
angle (zoom out).
SDI
Serial Digital Interface. An interface
standardized as SMPTE 259M which
enables the transmission of an
uncompressed digital component
stream.
Time code
A digital signal recorded on the
videotape that supplies information
such as the hour, minute, second and
frame number of each frame. There
are two kinds of recorded signal:
Glossary
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Automatic iris
Index
B
Symbols
Battery capacity indicator 24
Battery pack
Numerics
Black balance
E
A
EDIT SEARCH + FWD/- REV
Assigning functions to ASSIGN
Attachment shoe for large
AUDIO IN input selection
C
CAMERA STATUS window 102
Cassette
Compatibility of DVCAM and DV
F
CM indicator 24
Audio input
Color temperature
Compatibility of DVCAM and DV
Setting and examples of shooting
Fitting for optional microphone
Using the supplied
Audio level
Connecting line input audio
Controlling the camcorder from
FORMAT page 79
FUNCTION 1 page 76
FUNCTION 2 page 76
AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2
D
Date/time
DC IN / battery voltage or remaining
AUTO IRIS page 78
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G
LENS FILE page 79
Gain
N
Setting values for the GAIN
GAIN SW page 77
Lithium battery
Warning Indicator 24
O
OFFSET WHT page 78
Operation/error message display
H
OUTPUT page 75
M
I
P
i.LINK
MARKER 1 page 77
MARKER 2 page 77
Displaying a file-related menu
Checking the playback image
VTR 42
Making backup of recording
Settings required for an i.LINK
Using the camcorder as
Playback
Power supply
Menu
Instant automatic iris adjustment
R
Recording format
Recording shot data superimposed on
Remote control unit
Camcorder switch functions when
Model name and serial number
MONITOR OUT CHARACTER
MONITOR OUT page 75
K
L
Paint adjustment when
1 3 8
Using settings of the paint
adjustment data stored in
Synchronizing two or more
V
the “independent data
disconnect a remote
control unit 39
VF DISP 1 page 76
VF DISP 2 page 77
VF SETTING page 77
T
Adjusting contrast and
S
Attaching a 5-inch electronic
Scene file
Loading scene files from a
Fitting the viewfinder 30
Removing 30
camcorder memory 116
Time code
Making the time code
Viewfinder front-to-back position
Viewfinder left-to-right positioning
Selecting the aspect ratio 106
SET STATUS page 78
Setting change and adjustment
Setting change confirmation/
adjustment progress messages
Setup add 65
Tripod
U
User bit
User file
USER menu
W
White balance
SHOT DISP page 78
SHOT ID page 78
White balance memory
Shoulder strap
SHT ENABLE page 79
Returning to the standard
Wireless microphone system
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu
Adding/deleting/replacing
SOURCE SEL page 79
Status confirmation windows
Z
Resetting USER menu settings to
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