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Sony Camcorder DVW-970P

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DIGITAL CAMCORDER
DVW-970/970P
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 2)
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The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the DVW-970/
970P Digital Camcorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian,
Spanish and Chinese versions) in PDF format.
For more details, see 1-4 Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 15.
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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the 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
http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium-ion
batteries.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC
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).
Voor de Klanten in Nederland
• Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein
chemisch afval (KCA).
• Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet
vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het
apparaat.
• Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen
moet worden. De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door
vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.
Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor
recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt
worden.
For the customers in Taiwan only
WARNING
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Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel
qualifié.
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.
Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage des accumulateurs,
téléphonez le numéro gratuit
1-800-822-8837 (Etats-Unis et Canada uniquement), ou
visitez http://www.rbrc.org/
Avertissment : Ne pas utiliser des accumulateurs aux ions de
lithium qui sont endommagées ou qui fuient.
Pour les clients européens
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive
sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) (89/336/CEE)
émise par la Commission de la Communauté européenne.
La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes :
• EN55103-1 : Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)
• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements
électromagnétiques suivants :
E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère),
E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex.
studio delévision).
Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder
elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf
dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit
ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht
geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal.
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)
• 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).
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.
AVERTISSEMENT WARNUNG
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Per ridurre il rischio di incendi o scosse
elettriche, non esporre questo apparato
alla pioggia o all’umidità.
Per evitare scosse elettriche, non aprire
l’involucro. Per l’assistenza rivolgersi
unicamente a personale qualificato.
Per i clienti in Europa
Questo prodotto recante il marchio CE è conforme sia alla
direttiva sulla compatibilità elettromagnetica (EMC) (89/336/
CEE) emesse dalla Commissione della Comunità Europea.
La conformità a queste direttive implica la conformità alle
seguenti normative europee:
• EN55103-1: Interferenza elettromagnetica (Emissione)
• EN55103-2: Sensibilità ai disturbi elettromagnetici
(Immunità)
Questo prodotto è destinato all’uso nei seguenti ambienti
elettromagnetici:
E1 (residenziali), E2 (commerciali e industriali leggeri), E3
(esterni urbani) e E4 (ambienti EMC controllati, ad esempio
studi televisivi).
Para reducir el riesgo de electrocución, no
exponga este aparato a la lluvia ni a la
humedad.
Para evitar descargas eléctricas, no abra el
aparato. Solicite asistencia técnica
únicamente a personal especializado.
Para clientes de los EE UU y CANADÁ
RECYCLADO DE BATERIAS DE IONES DE LITIO
Las baterías de iones de litio son reciclables.
Useted podrá ayudar a conservar el medio ambiente
devolviendo las baterías usadas al punto de reciclaje mas
cercano.
Para más información sobre el reciclado de baterías, llame al
número gratuito
1-800-822-8837, o visite http://www.rbrc.org/
Precaución: No utilice baterías de iones de litio dañadas o con
fugas.
Para los clientes de Europa
Este producto cumple con las directivas de compatibilidad
electromagnética (89/336/CEE) de la Comisión Europea.
El cumplimiento de estas directivas implica la conformidad
con los siguientes estándares europeos:
• EN55103-1: Interferencia electromagtica (Emisión)
• EN55103-2: Susceptibilidad electromagnética (Inmunidad)
Este producto está ha sido diseñado para utilizarse en los
entornos electromagnéticos siguientes:
E1 (zona residencial), E2 (zona comercial e industrial ligera),
E3 (exteriores urbanos), y E4 (entorno con EMC controlada,
p. ej., estudio de televisión).
ATTENZIONE ADVERTENCIA
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
1-1 Features ......................................................................... 11
1-1-1 Camera Features .............................................................11
1-1-2 VTR Features ..................................................................12
1-1-3 Other Features.................................................................12
1-2 Example of System Configuration .............................. 14
1-3 Precautions ................................................................... 15
1-4 Using the CD-ROM Manual .......................................... 15
1-4-1 Preparations ....................................................................15
1-4-2 Reading the CD-ROM Manual .......................................15
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
2-1 Power Supply ................................................................ 16
2-2 Accessory Attachments ............................................... 17
2-3 Audio Functions............................................................ 18
2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions ........... 21
2-5 Menu Operating Section............................................... 26
2-6 Time Code System........................................................ 28
2-7 Warnings and Indications ............................................ 30
2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel ........ 31
2-9 Indicators in the Viewfinder ......................................... 33
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback
3-1 About Cassette.............................................................. 34
3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette .................................34
3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure........................................35
3-2 Recording ...................................................................... 36
3-2-1 Basic Procedures.............................................................36
3-2-2 Continuous Recording ....................................................37
3-2-3 Recording Essence Marks...............................................38
3-2-4 Starting a Shoot with a Few Seconds of Pre-Stored Picture
Data (Picture Cache Function: with CBK-MB01) .........41
3-2-5 Shooting Picture at Intervals (Interval Rec Function: with
CBK-MB01) ...................................................................43
3-2-6 Continuous Recording on Previous Cut..........................50
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3-2-7 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in
Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function) ..............51
3-3 Checking Recording and Playback..............................52
3-3-1 Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording
Recording Review...........................................................52
3-3-2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor —
Playback in Color............................................................52
3-4 Freezing a Picture During Playback.............................53
3-5 Setting the Stand-by off Timer During Rec-Pause .....54
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance .55
4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance...........................................55
4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance ..........................................56
4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter ......................................58
4-2-1 Shutter Modes .................................................................58
4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed ...............59
4-3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Ad-
justment..........................................................................62
4-4 Adjusting the Audio Level ............................................64
4-4-1 Manually Adjusting the Audio Input Level of the AUDIO
IN CH1/CH2 Connectors................................................64
4-4-2 Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the Front
Microphone .....................................................................65
4-4-3 Input level of audio channels CH-3 and CH-4................66
4-5 Setting the Time Data ....................................................66
4-5-1 Setting the Time Code.....................................................66
4-5-2 Saving the Actual Time in the Time Code......................67
4-5-3 Setting the User Bits........................................................67
4-5-4 Synchronizing the Time Code.........................................68
Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings
5-1 Menu Organization and Operation ...............................70
5-1-1 Menu Organization..........................................................70
5-1-2 Basic Menu Operations ...................................................71
5-1-3 Editing the USER Menu..................................................73
5-2 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen ....................77
5-2-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen .77
5-2-2 Selecting the Display Items.............................................79
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5-2-3 Display Modes and Setting Change Confirmation/
Adjustment Progress Messages ......................................80
5-2-4 Setting the Marker Display .............................................81
5-2-5 Setting the Viewfinder ....................................................81
5-2-6 Recording Shot Data Superimposed on the Color Bars..82
5-2-7 Setting the Shot ID..........................................................83
5-2-8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows ...............84
5-2-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal in the
Viewfinder ......................................................................86
5-3 Adjustments and Settings from Menus ...................... 87
5-3-1 Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Selector Positions ....87
5-3-2 Selecting the Output Signals...........................................88
5-3-3 Setting the Color Temperature Manually .......................88
5-3-4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance
Setting.............................................................................89
5-3-5 Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches .................90
5-3-6 Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock...................92
5-3-7 Selecting the Lens File....................................................93
5-3-8 Selecting the Aspect Ratio ..............................................93
5-3-9 Setting the CCD Scan Mode...........................................94
5-3-10 Using UMID Data.........................................................96
5-4 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Set-
tings ............................................................................... 99
Chapter 6 Saving and Loading User Setting Data
6-1 Saving and Loading User Files.................................. 100
6-1-1 Handling the “Memory Stick ......................................100
6-1-2 Saving USER Menu Data (User File) to the “Memory
Stick” ............................................................................101
6-1-3 Loading Saved Data from a “Memory Stick”...............103
6-2 Saving and Loading Scene Files ............................... 104
6-2-1 Saving a Scene File.......................................................104
6-2-2 Loading a Scene File.....................................................106
6-2-3 Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard
Settings Saved in the Reference File ............................108
6-3 Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a
“Memory Stick........................................................... 108
Chapter 7 Setting Up the Camcorder
7-1 Power Supply .............................................................. 110
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7-1-1 Using a Battery Pack.....................................................110
7-1-2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to an Exhausted
Battery...........................................................................110
7-1-3 Using an AC Adaptor....................................................111
7-1-4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System ....................111
7-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder.............................................112
7-2-1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position................................112
7-2-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen.................112
7-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder .............................................113
7-2-4 Detaching the Eyepiece.................................................113
7-3 Mounting the Lens.......................................................114
7-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length............................115
7-5 Audio Input System .....................................................115
7-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone....................................115
7-5-2 Using an External Microphone .....................................116
7-5-3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless
Microphone System).....................................................117
7-5-4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment .....................119
7-6 Tripod Mounting ..........................................................119
7-7 Attaching/Detaching the Shoulder Strap...................120
7-8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ........................121
7-9 Putting on the Rain Cover (Not Supplied).................121
7-10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit.......................122
Chapter 8 Maintenance
8-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting...................124
8-1-1 Preparations for Testing ................................................124
8-1-2 Testing the Camera .......................................................124
8-1-3 Testing the VTR............................................................126
8-2 Maintenance .................................................................128
8-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads.............................................128
8-2-2 Cleaning the Viewfinder ...............................................128
8-3 Operation Warnings ....................................................129
Appendixes
Specifications .....................................................................131
General.....................................................................................131
Video Camera Section .............................................................131
VTR Section ............................................................................132
Recommended Additional Equipment.....................................132
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Menu List ............................................................................ 134
OPERATION Menu ................................................................134
PAINT Menu ...........................................................................140
MAINTENANCE Menu .........................................................145
FILE Menu ..............................................................................154
DIAGNOSIS Menu .................................................................156
About a “Memory Stick”.................................................... 157
Index.................................................................................... 159
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Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter
Features
1
Overview
1-1 Features
The DVW-970/970P1) is a camcorder, in which a color
video camera using 2/3-inch high-definition CCDs of a
16:9 aspect ratio and a recorder of the Digital BETACAM
format are combined integrally. The camera’s CCDs have
approximately 1,000,000 picture elements (pixels) (the
number of effective pixels: approximately 500,000).
Its high imaging quality is established by the combination
of Power HAD2) EX CCDs and advanced digital signal
processing technologies. In addition to resistance to
vibration, dust, and moisture of the Betacam-series
camcorders, this unit has various functions that make it
ideal as a tool for ENG3) and EFP4).
1) The DVW-970 is for the NTSC broadcast system. The DVW-970P is for
the PAL broadcast system. The description given in this manual applies to
both models, any differences being clearly noted in the text.
2) Abbreviation of “Power Hole-Accumulated Diode.” “Power HAD” is a
registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
3) ENG: Electronic News Gathering
4) EFP: Electronic Field Production
1-1-1 Camera Features
2/3-inch Power HAD EX CCDs
The high sensitivity, low smear 2/3-inch Power HAD EX
CCDs provide high image quality which is at the top of its
class.
The unit is switchable between a 16:9 aspect ratio wide
image and 4:3 standard aspect ratio.
You can select an interlaced scan mode or progressive
scan mode (30 fps (frames per second)1) for the DVW-
970, 25 fps for the DVW-970P).
With the optional CBK-FC01 Pull Down Board
installed, a 24 fps2) progressive scan video can be
recorded subjected to pull-down (24P mode), providing
imaging quality close to that of film (DVW-970 only).
1) More precisely, 29.97 fps
2) More precisely, 23.98 fps
Camera signal processing for high quality
video
The 14-bit A/D converter provides stable high-quality
images and reliability.
The high-performance electronic shutter allows you to
select extended clear scan mode (ECS1)) and high
vertical resolution mode (EVS2)), to obtain clear, high-
quality video.
1) ECS: Extended Clear Scan
2) EVS: Super Enhanced Vertical Definition System
Shooting functions to cope with different
shooting conditions
A slow shutter function (up to 1/2 second) is provided as
a standard feature. This allows noiseless shooting under
very poor lighting conditions and a variety of expressive
possibilities, such as shots of moving subjects which are
smoothed out by afterimages.
Owing to the scene file function, you can easily recall
sets of adjustment values from the built-in memory, to
match the particular lighting conditions.
The ATW1) function provides automatic white balance
adjustment in response to changing lighting conditions.
The TruEyeTM 2) process yields distortion-free video,
even with high intensity colors.
The TURBO GAIN button enables an instantaneous
boost of the video gain to the maximum 48 dB.
1) ATW: Auto Tracing White balance
2) TruEye: “TruEye” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
Wide range of menu settings
The menus provide the following operations, among
others:
Status display, message, and marker display settings
Camera adjustment settings
Switch function assignment
“Memory Stick” operations
You can also assign any settings to the USER menu, to
create customized menus.
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Chapter 1 Overview
Saving and recalling settings in a “Memory
Stick”
Using an optional “Memory Stick” 1), you can save menu
settings for particular shooting conditions, for recall as
required.
1) “Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
High-functionality viewfinder
The 2-inch monochrome viewfinder allows accurate
focusing.
The switch settings, automatic black balance and white
balance items, status, warnings and so on appear on the
viewfinder screen.
Remote control connectors
By connecting an optional RM-B150/B750 or similar
remote control unit, you can control the camera settings of
this unit externally.
1-1-2 VTR Features
Digital BETACAM format
Use of the Digital BETACAM format provides superior
S/N, frequency range, waveform characteristics, and
reproducibility of details for high quality video and
audio.
A long recording time of approximately 40 minutes for
the DVW-970 and 48 minutes for the DVW-970P is
achieved.
Metadata for easier and more comfortable
operation
It is possible to record recording-start markers and good-
shot markers on the tape while shooting, and search
automatically for required cuts when editing.
Time Code operations inevitable in
broadcasting
• LTC1) and VITC2) recording and LTC playback can be
performed.
The built-in time code generator can be synchronized
with an external generator.
A lithium battery is the back-up power supply for the
built-in time code generator enabling the time code to be
held for approximately 5 years without being charged
(with the camcorder power supply).
The time code can be displayed in the LCD window
screen even when the power is off. The automatic power
shut-off function allows you to set the time when the
time code display disappears.
1) LTC: Longitudinal Time Code
2) VITC: Vertical Interval Time Code
Audio functions
A slot-in UHF portable tuner WRR-855A/855B (not
supplied) can be attached.
Four channels of 20-bit digital audio can be recorded, as
well as four channels of 16-bit digital audio.
When an audio cable is connected to the AUDIO IN CH-
1/CH-2 connectors (XLR 3-pin), the audio signals input
to the XLR 3-pin connectors are recorded regardless of
the AUDIO IN switch setting. This function is called the
XLR connection automatic detection function.
The AUDIO OUT connector (XLR 5-pin) allows the
camcorder to output signals as stereo audio.
Other VTR functions
Recording continuity from the very next frame is
ensured.
It is possible to automatically rewind and review the last
2 seconds of the recording on the tape for a quick check
immediately after shooting.
A 4-times-normal speed search function provides quick
positioning of the tape.
The camcorder searches for the most recently recorded
cut and records the new cut over it. This function is
called the RE-TAKE function.
The camcorder searches for the point most recently
recorded on the tape and automatically switches to
paused recording mode (REC pause). This function is
called the End Search function.
1-1-3 Other Features
Proper balancing design
A new shoulder-pad system that enables position
adjustment in the front-to-rear direction with no need to
use a tool ensures proper balance when using the unit.
Instant operation assignable switches
Function-assignable switches are provided on the side
panel. Assigning the functions most useful to you, by
selecting them on the menu pages, will create a smooth
shooting environment.
Function extension interface and optional
boards
An extension connector can be attached to the battery
attachment on the rear panel, to allow various camera
adapters to be fitted.
Use of the following optional boards permits you to
expand the functions.
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Features
Chapter 1 Overview
CBK-MB01 Picture Cache Board:
Installing the board allows the camcorder to record up to
several seconds of the picture before the REC button is
pressed (Picture Cache Function) and to shoot pictures at
intervals (Interval Rec).
CBK-FC01 Pull Down (24P) Board (for the DVW-
970 only):
With the board installed, a 24 fps progressive scan video
can be recorded subjected to 2-3 pull-down.
CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board:
Installing the board enables SDI signal output from the
VIDEO OUT connectors.
14 Example of System Configuration
Chapter 1 Overview
1-2 Example of System Configuration
The diagram below shows a typical configuration of the
camcorder for ENG and EFP.
For more information about the fittings, connections, or
use of additional equipment and accessories, see “Chapter
7 Setting Up the Camcorder” as well as the operation
manuals for the connected equipment.
Control signals
RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit
“Memory Stick” (see page 133) Video output
Video monitor for color image check during
shooting
Extension board
1) For the DVW-970 only
Product Model name
Pull Down (24P) Board CBK-FC01 1)
SDI Output Board CBK-SD01
Picture Cache Board CBK-MB01
Viewfinder-related equipment
Name / Purpose Magnification Part No.
Fog-proof filter 1-547-341-11
Lens assembly –2.8 D to +2.0 D A-8262-537-A
Lens assembly –3.6 D to –0.8 D A-8262-538-A
Lens assembly –3.6 D to +0.4 D A-8267-737-A
Lens assembly
(3 × magnification)
–2.4 D to +0.5 D A-8314-798-A
BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket
AC power supply
Battery
Product Model name
AC Adaptor AC-550/550CE
AC Adaptor AC-DN10
Product Model name
Battery Charger BC-M150/M50
Battery Pack BP-GL65/GL95/L60S
Audio input signals
External microphone ECM-672 or similar microphone
CAC-12 Microphone Holder
Analog audio equipment
CCXA-53 audio cable
WRR-860/862 UHF Portable Tuner
WRR-855-series UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit
Audio output
XLR 5-pin connector for stereo microphone
(service part)
Wireless video/audio transmission
Wireless Camera
Transmitter
WLL-CA50
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Precautions / Using the CD-ROM Manual
Chapter 1 Overview
1-3 Precautions
Use and Storage
Do not subject the unit to severe shocks
The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body
warped.
After use
Always turn off the power.
Before storing the unit for a long period
Remove the battery pack.
Use and storage locations
Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid using or storing the
unit in the following places.
Places subject to temperature extremes
Very damp places
Places subject to severe vibration
Near strong magnetic fields
In direct sunlight or close to heaters for extended periods
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.
It is recommended that the portable communications
devices near this unit be powered off.
Note on laser beams
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.
Use at a high temperature
If the unit is used at a high temperature, white flecks may
appear on the screen.
1-4 Using the CD-ROM
Manual
The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operation
Manual for the DVW-970/970P in English, Japanese,
French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese in PDF
format.
1-4-1 Preparations
The following program must be installed on your computer
in order to read the operation manuals contained on the
CD-ROM.
Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher
If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from
the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in
the United States and/or other countries.
1-4-2 Reading the CD-ROM Manual
To read the operation manual contained on the CD-ROM,
do the following.
1
Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
A cover page appears automatically in your browser.
If it does not appear automatically in the browser,
double-click on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM.
2
Select and click on the operation manual that you want
to read.
This opens the PDF file of the operation manual.
The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the
version of Adobe Reader. In such a case, install the latest
version you can download from the URL mentioned in “1-
4-1 Preparations above.
If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can
purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony
service representative.
Memo
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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
Chapter
2
Locations and Functions
of Parts and Controls
2-1 Power Supply
aBattery attachment
Attach a battery pack, BP-GL65, BP-GL95, or BP-L60S.
Furthermore, by attaching an AC-DN10 AC Adaptor, you
can operate the camcorder from AC power.
bDC IN connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male)
To operate the camcorder using an AC power supply,
connect an AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor with the DC
output cable supplied with the adaptor.
To use an external battery, connect its DC output cable to
the DC IN connector.
cPOWER switch
This switch turns the main power supply on and off.
dLIGHT switch
This determines how a video light connected to the LIGHT
connector is turned on and off.
AUTO: When the switch on the video light is in the on
position, putting the camcorder in recording mode
turns the video light on automatically. When using the
auto interval recording mode, the video light is
automatically turned on immediately before recording
starts.
MANUAL: You can turn the video light on or off
manually, using its own switch.
cPOWER switch
dLIGHT switch
bDC IN connector
aBattery attachment
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2-2 Accessory Attachments
a Shoulder strap posts
Attach the supplied shoulder strap to these posts.
For details, see “7-7 Attaching/Detaching the Shoulder
Strap” on page 120.
b Light shoe
Attach an optional accessory such as a video light to this
shoe.
c LIGHT connector (2-pin, female)
Connect the cable of an Anton Bauer Ultralight System
attached to the light shoe. The system operates with lights
powered by 12 V, with a maximum power consumption of
50 W.
d Lens mount (special bayonet mount)
Use this for mounting the lens.
e 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.
f Lens mount cap
Remove this cap by pushing up the lens locking lever.
When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for
protection from dust.
g LENS connector (12-pin)
Fit the lens cable to this connector. Contact your Sony
representative for more information about the lens you can
use.
h Tripod mount
When using the camcorder on a tripod, attach the tripod
adaptor (optional).
i Shoulder pad
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, see “7-8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position”
on page 121.
cLIGHT connector
dLens mount
bLight shoe
aShoulder strap posts
eLens locking lever
fLens mount cap
gLENS connector
hTripod mountiShoulder pad
Lens cable clamp
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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
2-3 Audio Functions
Audio functions (1)
aMicrophone
This is a super-cardioid directional monaural microphone
with an external power supply (+48 V) system.
bMIC IN (microphone input) connector (XLR type,
3-pin, female)
Connect the supplied microphone to this connector. A
microphone other than the supplied one may also be
connected as long as it can operate with the power (+48 V)
supplied from this connector.
By fitting a 5-pin connector (service part number: A-1053-
453-A), you can also use a stereo microphone.
cMIC (microphone) LEVEL control
This control adjusts the audio level of the microphone
connected to the MIC IN connector.
dEARPHONE jacks (minijacks)
You can monitor the E-E sound 1) during recording and
playback sound during playback. Plugging an earphone
into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in speaker.
When an alarm is indicated, you can hear the alarm sound
through the earphone.
1) E-E: Abbreviation of Electric-to-Electric. In E-E mode, video and audio
signals input to the camcorder are output after passing through internal
electric circuits only. This can be used to check input signals.
eMONITOR switch and CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch
These switches together determine the channel selection
for audio monitor output.
MONITOR switch and CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch
CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch:
This determines the pair of audio channels selected with
the MONITOR switch.
CH-1/2 position: channels 1 and 2
CH-3/4 position: channels 3 and 4
The signals output from the AUDIO OUT connector and
EARPHONE jacks and the audio level meter in the display
window also depend on the setting of this switch.
MONITOR switch:
This selects the audio monitor channels output to the
earphone or speaker, depending on the setting of the CH-
1/2 / CH-3/4 switch.
cMIC LEVEL control
gALARM volume control
bMIC IN connector
aMicrophone
fMONITOR volume control
eMONITOR switch and CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch
hBuilt-in speaker
dEARPHONE jack (front)
dEARPHONE jack (rear)
MONITOR switch
CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch
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fMONITOR volume control
This control adjusts the speaker or earphone volume for
sounds other than the alarm sound. At the minimum
position, no sound can be heard.
gALARM volume control
This control adjusts the speaker or earphone alarm volume.
At the minimum position, no sound can be heard.
ALARM volume control
hBuilt-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 an earphone to the EARPHONE jack, the
speaker is automatically muted.
See “8-3 Operation Warnings” on page 129 for
information about alarms.
Audio functions (2)
iLEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel-1 and
channel-2 recording level) controls
These controls adjust the audio levels of channels 1 and 2
when the AUDIO SELECT switches are set to MANUAL.
jAUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 (audio channel-1 and
channel-2 adjustment method selection) switches
These switches select the audio level adjustment method
for each of audio channels 1 and 2.
AUTO: Select this setting for automatic adjustment.
MANUAL: Select this setting for manual adjustment.
CH-1/2/CH-3/4
switch
position
MONITOR
switch
position
Audio output
CH-1/2 CH-1 Audio channel 1
MIX Mix sound of channels 1 and 2
CH-2 Audio channel 2
CH-3/4 CH-3 Audio channel 3
MIX Mix sound of channels 3 and 4
CH-4 Audio channel 4
Minimum Maximum
CUE IN
CH-1
MIX
CH-2
iLEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls
kAUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4 switches
jAUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 switches
mAUDIO OUT connector
oDC OUT 12V connector
nAUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors
and LINE/MIC/+48V ON switches
lCUE IN switch
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kAUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4 (audio input
selection) switches
CH-1/CH-2 switches
These switches select the audio input signals to be
recorded on audio channels 1 and 2.
FRONT: The input signal source is the microphone
connected to the MIC IN connector.
REAR: The input signal source is the audio equipment
connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.
WIRELESS: The input signal source is a WRR-855A/
855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit (option).
CH-3/CH-4 switches
These switches select the audio input signals to be
recorded on audio channels 3 and 4.
F (front): The input signal source is the microphone
connected to the MIC IN connector.
R (rear): The input signal source is the audio equipment
connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.
W (wireless): The input signal source is a WRR-855A/
855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit (not supplied).
lCUE IN (cue track input) switch
This switch selects the input signal to be recorded on the
cue track.
CH-1: Signal selected by the AUDIO IN CH-1 switch
MIX: Mixed signals selected by the AUDIO IN CH-1 and
CH-2 switches
CH-2: Signal selected by the AUDIO IN CH-2 switch
mAUDIO OUT (audio output) connector (XLR type,
5-pin, male)
This connector outputs the audio signals recorded on audio
channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4.
The MONITOR CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switches allow you to
select the audio signal to be monitored.
nAUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio channel-1 and
channel-2 input) connectors (XLR type, 3-pin, female)
and LINE/MIC/+48 V ON (line input/microphone
input/external power supply +48V ON) switches
These are audio input connectors for channels 1 and 2 to
which you can connect audio equipment or a microphone.
The LINE/MIC/+48V ON switches select the audio source
of the audio input signals connected to each of these
connectors.
LINE: Line input audio equipment
MIC: Microphone with an internal power supply
+48V ON: Microphone with an external power supply
system
oDC OUT 12 V (DC power output) connector (4-pin,
female)
This connector supplies power for a WRR-860A/862A/
862B UHF Portable Tuner (option). Do not connect any
equipment other than the UHF portable tuner.
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2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions
Shooting and recording/playback functions (1)
aTALLY indicator
Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW enables this
indicator. The indicator lights during recording on the
VTR. Like the REC indicator in the viewfinder, it flashes
to indicate a problem. You can set the indicator brightness
with the TALLY switch.
bBRIGHT (brightness) control
This control adjusts the picture brightness on the
viewfinder screen. It has no effect on the camera output
signal.
cCONTRAST control
This control adjusts the picture contrast on the viewfinder
screen. It has no effect on the camera output signal.
dPEAKING control
This control adjusts the sharpness of the picture on the
viewfinder screen to make focusing easier. It has no effect
on the camera output signal.
eZEBRA switch
This switch controls the zebra pattern1) on the viewfinder
screen.
ON: The zebra pattern is displayed and stays.
OFF: No zebra pattern is displayed.
MOMENT: The zebra pattern is displayed and stays for 5
to 6 seconds.
The zebra pattern is factory set to indicate picture areas
where the video level is approximately 70%.You can use
the setup menu to change the setting so that areas where
the video level is 100% and above are also displayed at the
same time.
1) The zebra pattern aids in manual iris adjustment by indicating areas of the
picture where the video level is approximately 70% and 100% and above.
For information about how to change the zebra pattern
setting in the setup menu, see “5-2-5 Setting the
Viewfinder” on page 81.
fTALLY switch
This switch controls the TALLY indicator, setting its
brightness (HIGH or LOW) or turning it off.
HIGH: The TALLY indicator brightness is high.
OFF: The TALLY indicator is disabled.
LOW: The TALLY indicator brightness is low.
gViewfinder
hDiopter adjustment ring
aTALLY indicator Eyecup
bBRIGHT control
cCONTRAST control
dPEAKING control
eZEBRA switch
fTALLY switch
iViewfinder front-rear
positioning lever
jViewfinder left-right positioning ring
kCamera operator tally indicator
lViewfinder stopper
mLOCK knob
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gViewfinder
The viewfinder lets you view the image in black and white
while shooting, recording or playing back. It also displays
various warnings and messages related to the settings or
operating conditions of the camcorder, a zebra pattern,
safety zone marker 1), and center marker 2).
1) The safety zone marker is a rectangle indicating the effective picture area.
2) The center marker indicates the center of the picture with a crosshair.
For details, see “5-2-4 Setting the Marker Display” on
page 81.
hDiopter adjustment ring
Use this ring to adjust the viewfinder image for your
vision.
iViewfinder front-rear positioning lever
To adjust the viewfinder position in the front-rear
direction, loosen this lever and the LOCK knob. After
adjustment, retighten this lever and the LOCK knob.
jViewfinder left-right positioning ring
Loosen this ring to move the viewfinder sideways.
kCamera operator tally indicator
This indicator lights while the camcorder is recording.
Slide the window open when you shoot with your eye away
from the viewfinder. This indicator flashes when the
battery level is running low or the disc is almost full.
lViewfinder stopper
Pull up this stopper to detach the viewfinder from the
camera.
mLOCK knob
To adjust the viewfinder position in the front-rear
direction, loosen this knob and the viewfinder front-rear
positioning lever. After adjustment, retighten this knob and
the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever.
Shooting and recording/playback functions (2)
nFILTER selector
Use this selector to select the most appropriate filter to
match the light source illuminating the subject.
When this selector is used with the display mode set to 3,
the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about
3 seconds. (e.g.: ND: 1, CC: B)
The relationships between the selector settings and filter
selections as well as examples of filters for different
shooting conditions are as follows:
1) A type of special effect filter, which generates a cross of light on a
highlighted portion.
nFILTER selector
oASSIGN 1/2 switches
pSHUTTER selector
qAUTO W/B BAL switch
tWHITE BAL switch
sOUTPUT/DCC selector
rGAIN selector
uTURBO GAIN button
FILTER selector (outer knob) setting CC filter selection
ACross filter 1)
B 3200K
C 4300K
D 6300K
FILTER selector (inner knob) setting ND filter selection
1 Clear
21/4 ND
31/16 ND
41/64 ND
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oASSIGN 1/2 switches
You can assign the desired functions to each of the
ASSIGN 1 switch (push button) and ASSIGN 2 switch
(sliding) on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu.
For details, see “5-3-5 Assigning Functions to Assignable
Switches” on page 90.
pSHUTTER selector
Set this selector to ON to use the electronic shutter. Push it
down to SELECT to switch the shutter speed or mode
setting within the range previously set with the setup
menu.
When this selector is operated, the new setting appears on
the setting change/adjustment progress message display
area for about 3 seconds.
For details about the shutter speed and mode settings, see
“4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter” on page 58.
qAUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/black balance
adjustment) switch
This switch activates the white balance and black balance
automatic adjustment functions.
WHT: Automatic adjustment of the white balance. If the
WHITE BAL switch is set to A or B, the white balance
setting is stored in the corresponding memory. The
memory stores a separate white balance setting for each
filter setting.
BLK: Automatic adjustment of the black set and black
balance.
rGAIN selector
This selector switches the gain of the video amplifier to
match the lighting conditions during shooting. The gains
corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be selected
from the setup menu. The factory settings are L = 0 dB, M
= 9 dB, and H = 18 dB.
When this selector 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 about setting the gain values, see “5-3-1
Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Selector Positions” on
page 87.
sOUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic contrast
control) selector
This selector switches the video signal that is output to the
VTR, viewfinder, and video monitor, between the
following two.
BARS: Outputs the color bar signal.
CAM: Outputs the video signal from the camera. When
this is selected, you can switch DCC1) on and off with
this selector.
1) DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control)
Against a very bright background with the iris opening adjusted to the
subject, objects in the background will be lost in the glare. The DCC
function will suppress the high intensity and restore much of the lost detail
and is particularly effective in the following cases.
•Shooting people in the shade on a sunny day
•Shooting a subject indoors, against a background through a window
•Any high contrast scene
OUTPUT/DCC selector
tWHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch
This switch controls the white balance setting.
PRST (preset): Adjusts the color temperature
corresponding to the position of the FILTER selector.
Use the PRST setting when you have no time to adjust
the white balance.
A or B: When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pushed to
WHT, the white balance is automatically adjusted
according to the current position of the FILTER
selector, and the adjusted value is stored in either
memory A or memory B. (There are two memories for
each 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
AT W 1) is in use.
1) ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)
The white balance of the picture being shot is adjusted automatically for
varying lighting conditions.
Shooting condition CC filter ND filter
Sunrise and sunset; inside
studio
B (3200K) 1 (clear)
Clear skies C (4300K) or
D (6300K) 2 (1/4 ND) or
3 (1/16 ND)
Cloudy or raining D (6300K) 1 (clear) or
2 (1/4 ND)
Very bright conditions such
as snow, at high altitudes,
or at the seashore
C (4300K) or
D (6300K) 3 (1/16 ND) or
4 (1/64 ND)
BARS, DCC OFF
A color bar signal is output and the
DCC circuit does not operate. For
example, use the setting for the
following purposes.
Adjusting the video monitor
Recording the color bar signal
CAM, DCC OFF
The video signal from the camera is
output, and the DCC circuit does not
operate.
CAM, DCC ON
The video signal from the camera is
output, and the DCC circuit operates.
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B (ATW): When this switch is set to B and on the
FUNCTION 2 page of the OPERATION menu,
“WHITE B CH” is set toATW”, 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 ON/OFF function to the ASSIGN
1 switch (push button) on the FUNCTION 1 page of the
USER menu.
For details, see “5-3-5 Assigning Functions to Assignable
Switches” on page 90.
uTURBO GAIN button
When shooting under extremely poor lighting conditions,
press the button once to boost the video gain to the value
preset on the GAIN SW page of the USER menu (up to 48
dB). To stop boosting the gain, press the button once more.
Shooting and recording/playback functions (3)
vVIDEO OUT connector (BNC type)
This connector outputs a composite video signal (standard
level, 75-ohm terminated) 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. To choose between the composite
video signal output and SDI signal output, use the menu.
When synchronizing the time code of an external VTR
with that of the camcorder, connect this connector to the
GENLOCK IN connector of the external VTR.
By installing the CBK-SD01 extension board (not
supplied), you can output an SDI signal (supporting
embedded audio and the EDH function) from this
connector.
For details on how to select the output signal, see “5-3-2
Selecting the Output Signals” on page 88.
wTEST OUT connector (BNC type)
This connector outputs the video signal (standard level, 75-
ohm terminated) for a video monitor. The output signal can
be selected from composite or RGB. The factory setting is
composite, and the setting returns to composite whenever
the unit is powered on.
Depending on menu settings, menus, time code, and shot
data can be superimposed on the image on the monitor.
For details on how to select the test output signal, refer to
the Maintenance Manual.
xREMOTE connector (8-pin)
Connect the RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit, which
makes it possible to control the VTR and camera remotely.
v wVIDEO OUT connector TEST OUT connector
xREMOTE connector
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Shooting and recording/playback functions (4)
yVTR START button
Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop
recording. The effect is exactly the same as that of the VTR
button on the lens.
When the REC SWITCH function is assigned to the
ASSIGN 1 switch (push button), you can use the switch as
the REC START button.
zVTR SAVE/STBY (standby) switch
This switch controls the VTR power mode during pauses
in recording.
SAVE: Power saving mode. When you press the VTR
START button, there is a short delay before recording
starts, but power consumption in this mode is less than
in standby mode, so that battery life is extended. When
the switch is set to SAVE, the SAVE indicator in the
viewfinder lights.
STBY: Standby mode. Recording starts as soon as you
press the REC START button.
Avoid allowing the camcorder to remain in STBY
(standby) mode for a long time.
Even if the switch is set to the STBY position, the
camcorder can automatically turn to power saving mode
if the tape does not run for a certain period. In such a
case, the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder lights.
This function is effective when a setting other than OFF
is selected for the STBY OFF TIMER item on the VTR
MODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu. The STBY
OFF TIMER item also allows you to select the length of
time until the camcorder turns to power saving mode.
For detailed information, see “3-5 Setting the Stand-by off
Timer During Rec-Pause” on page 54.
wj EJECT button
Press this button to eject or load a cassette.
wk REW (rewind) button and indicator
Press this button to rewind the tape. The indicator lights
during rewinding.
wl F FWD (fast forward) button and indicator
Press this button to fast forward the tape. The indicator
lights during fast forward.
e; PLAY button and indicator
Press this button to view the recorded picture in the
viewfinder or on the color video monitor. The indicator
lights during playback.
The 4 times normal speed search function is provided to
make it far quicker to find a desired location of the tape.
Press the REW button or F FWD button during playback
to view the 4 times normal speed search picture.
ea STOP button
Press this button to stop the tape.
yVTR START button
zVTR SAVE/STBY connector
wj EJECT button
wk REW button and indicator
wl F FWD button and indicator
e; PLAY button and indicator
ea STOP button
Notes
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2-5 Menu Operating Section
Menu operation section
a “Memory Stick” compartment
Open the cover of the “Memory Stick” compartment by
pressing the MEMORY STICK OPEN button and insert
the “Memory Stick.
To remove, press the eject button.
During data writing/loading to/from the “Memory Stick,
the ACCESS indicator lights or flashes.
For details, see “6-1-1 Handling the “Memory Stick”” on
page 100.
b MENU knob
Use this knob to change the page selection or a setting
within the menu.
Press: If you press this knob when the arrow ( b) is placed
at the page title on the menu, the arrow changes to a
question mark (?) and you can change the page by
turning this knob.
When the arrow mark is placed at a position other than
the page title, you can change the setting of the current
item by pressing and turning this knob.
Turn: Turn this knob to change the page or change item
settings.
c STATUS ON/SEL / OFF (menu display on/page
selection/display off) switch
To enable this switch, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to
OFF.
Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON/OFF
switch to OFF.
ON/SEL: Each time this switch is pushed upward, a
window to confirm the menu settings and status of the
camcorder appears on the viewfinder screen. The
window consists of three pages, which are switched
each time the switch is pushed upward. Each page is
displayed for about 10 seconds.
OFF: To clear the page immediately after display, push
this switch down to the OFF position.
You can select the pages to be displayed on the menu.
For details, see 5-2-8 Displaying the Status Confirmation
Windows” on page 84.
d MENU ON/OFF switch
To use this switch, open the cover.
e CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch
b MENU knob
c STATUS ON/SEL / OFF switch
d MENU ON/OFF switch
a “Memory Stick” compartment
Cover
ACCESS indicator
MEMORY STICK OPEN button
Eject button
“Memory Stick”
f
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This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder
screen or the test signal screen.
Closing the cover automatically sets this switch to OFF.
ON: Displays the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test
signal screen, at the last accessed page. When the menu
is used for the first time, the first page is displayed.
OFF: Removes the menu from the viewfinder screen or the
test signal screen.
eCANCEL/PRST (preset) / ESCAPE switch
To enable this switch, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to
ON.
Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON/OFF
switch to OFF.
CANCEL/PRST: Pushing this switch up to this position
displays the message to confirm whether the previous
settings are cancelled or settings are reset to their initial
values, depending on the menu operating condition.
Pushing this switch up to this position again cancels the
previous settings or resets the settings to their initial
values.
ESCAPE: Use this switch when the menu page, which has
a hierarchical structure, is opened. Each time the switch
is pushed to this position, the page returns to one stage
higher in the hierarchy.
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2-6 Time Code System
Time code functions (1)
aGENLOCK IN connector (BNC type)
This connector accepts a reference signal when the
camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be
synchronized with external equipment. Use the items GL
H PHASE, GL SC PHASE and GL SC 0/180 SEL on the
GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu to
adjust the genlock H-phase (phase of horizontal sync
signal) and the sub-carrier phase.
This connector also accepts a return video signal.
You can display the return video signal in the viewfinder
screen while holding the RET button down with
“RETURN VIDEO” set to “ON” on the GENLOCK
page of the OPERATION menu.
bTC IN (time code input) connector (BNC type)
To synchronize the time code of this unit to an external
time code, input the reference time code to this connector.
cTC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC type)
To synchronize the time code of an external VTR to that of
the camcorder, connect this connector to the reference time
code input connector of the external VTR.
cTC OUT connector
aGENLOCK IN connector
bTC IN connector
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Time code functions (2)
dHOLD (display hold) button
Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data
displayed in the counter display section. (The time code
generator continues running.) Pressing this button again
releases the hold. You can use this button, for example, to
determine the exact time of a particular shot.
When the HOLD button is activated, the time data is
displayed in the following format:
For details of the counter display, see “2-8 Warnings and
Indications on the Display Panel” on page 31.
eRESET button
Pressing this button resets the time data displayed on the
counter display section to “00:00:00:00” or the user bit
data to “00000000.
fDISPLAY (LCD display) switch
CTL: Control signal
TC: Time code
DATA: The item selected by the DATA DISPLAY switch.
For details, see Time code display” on page 32.
gADVANCE button
For setting the time code, user bits, or real time, each press
of this button increments the flashing digit selected by the
SHIFT button.
hSHIFT button
For setting the time code, user bits, or real time, this button
selects the digit to be changed. The selected digit flashes.
iPRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/CLOCK switch
This switch selects whether to set a new time code or to
follow the already recorded time code.
PRESET: Records time code with a preset initial value.
REGEN: Records time code continuous with the existing
time code recorded on the tape. Regardless of the
setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch, the
camcorder operates in R-RUN mode.
CLOCK: Records time code synchronized to the internal
clock. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-
RUN switch, the camcorder operates in F-RUN mode.
For more information, see “To make the time code
consecutive” on page 67.
jF-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/recording run)
switch
This switch selects the operating mode for the internal time
code generator.
F-RUN: Time code keeps advancing, regardless of the
operating state of the VTR. Use this setting when
aligning the time code with real time or when
synchronizing the time code with an external time
code.
SET: Set the switch to this position to set 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.
For details, see “4-5-1 Setting the Time Code” on page 66
and “4-5-3 Setting the User Bits” on page 67.
kDATA DISPLAY switch
U-BIT: To display the user bit value
SHOT-TIME: To display the date and time from the shot
data
SHOT-NO: Not used
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CH-1
MIX
CH-2
dHOLD button
eRESET button
fDISPLAY switch
gADVANCE button
kDATA DISPLAY switch
hSHIFT button
iPRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch
jF-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch
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2-7 Warnings and Indications
Besides the viewfinder, speaker and earphones, the
indicators and displays described in this section also
provide you with information such as the operating state of
the camcorder and warnings.
Warning and indication functions
aTALLY indicator
Setting the TALLY switch on the viewfinder to HIGH or
LOW enables this indicator. It lights when the VTR starts
recording. Like the REC indicator in the viewfinder, it also
flashes to provide warnings. The brightness of this
indicator when it is lit can be switched with the TALLY
switch.
bDISPLAY switch
This switches the indications on the viewfinder screen on
or off.
ON: The indications appear on the viewfinder screen.
OFF: The indications do not appear on the viewfinder
screen.
Setting the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON displays the
menu on the viewfinder screen even if the DISPLAY
switch is set to OFF.
cTALLY switch
This switch controls the TALLY indicator as follows:
HIGH: The TALLY indicator brightness is high.
OFF: The TALLY indicator is disabled.
LOW: The TALLY indicator brightness is low.
dBACK TALLY indicator
When the BACK TALLY switch is set to ON, this indicator
has the same function as the TALLY indicator.
eBACK TALLY switch
This switch enables or disables the BACK TALLY and
REAR TALLY indicators.
ON: The BACK TALLY and REAR TALLY indicators are
enabled.
OFF: The BACK TALLY and REAR TALLY indicators
are disabled.
fLIGHT switch
This switch turns on/off the display panel light.
aTALLY indicator
bDISPLAY switch
cTALLY switch
dBACK TALLY indicator
eBACK TALLY switch
iREAR TALLY indicator
hDisplay panel
gWARNING indicator
fLIGHT switch
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gWARNING indicator
This indicator lights up or flashes when there is a fault in
the VTR.
For details, see “8-3 Operation Warnings” on page 129.
hDisplay panel
This displays VTR-related warnings, battery status, tape
status, audio levels, time data, and so on.
For details, see “2-8 Warnings and Indications on the
Display Panel” on page 31.
iREAR TALLY indicator
When the BACK TALLY switch is set to ON, this indicator
has the same function as the TALLY indicator.
2-8 Warnings and
Indications on the Display
Panel
Tape status, battery status and audio level
Tape status, battery status, and level indicators
Close to end: “TAPE” flashes.
End (tape must be replaced): “TAPE”
and “E” flash.
Audio channel level meter:
When the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch is set
to CH-1/2, the audio channel level 1 is
displayed.
When the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch is set
to CH-3/4, the audio channel level 3 is
displayed.
Audio channel level meter:
When the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4
switch is set to CH-1/2, the
audio channel level 2 is
displayed.
When the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4
switch is set to CH-3/4, the
audio channel level 4 is
displayed.
Nearly dead: “BATT” flashes.
Dead battery (battery must be charged):
“BATT” and “E” flash.
Full (at beginning)
Fully charged
Battery status indicator
Tape status indicator
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VTR operation status and status indicators
VTR operation and status indicators
Time code display
Time code display
Relationships between the DISPLAY switch and
DATA DISPLAY switch settings and the time
counter displays
Except during setting of the time code, the time counter
display is determined by the position of the DISPLAY
switch and DATA DISPLAY switch.
For details of setting the time code menu operation, see “4-
5-1 Setting the Time Code” on page 66.
Warning indication
RF: Lights if the recording heads are clogged.
SERVO: Lights if the servo motor fails.
HUMID: Lights if condensation is on the drum.
SLACK: Lights if the tape is not winding properly.
For details, see “8-3 Operation Warnings” on page 129.
Lights during playback
Lights when the time code generator
is on hold.
Lights in playback mode.
Lights when VITC is selected for the time code.
Lights in non-drop frame mode. (DVW-970 only)
Lights when the camcorder is synchronized
with an external time code.
Lights when the time code, CTL or
real time is displayed.
1) When the HOLD button is pressed to hold the time code value,
the time code is displayed in the format shown below. When the
HOLD button is pressed again to release the hold, the time code
is displayed in the normal format.
Lights when the HOLD button is pressed.1)
Time counter display: Shows the time code,
CTL, user bit data, and real time.
Switch settings related to time code and displayed
information
DISPLAY
switch position
DATA DISPLAY
switch position
Displayed information
CTL Any position CTL
TC Any position Time code
DATA U-BIT User bits
SHOT-TIME Data and time from shot
data
SHOT-NO Not used (currently zero
is displayed.)
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2-9 Indicators in the
Viewfinder
Several indicators are provided above and below the
viewfinder screen to indicate the current state and
adjustments of the camera.
Indicators on the viewfinder
aTALLY (green tally) indicator
This indicator lights when the camcorder is in Picture
Cache mode. Also, this indicator lights when a green tally
signal is received from the camera control unit.
It flashes in Interval Rec mode.
bREC (recording, red tally) indicator
This indicator lights red when recording starts and remains
lit during recording. It also lights when a red tally signal is
received from the camera control unit and flashes to give a
warning.
For details, see “8-3 Operation Warnings” on page 129.
cBATT (battery) indicator
This indicator starts flashing when the battery connected to
the camcorder is nearly exhausted, and stays lit when the
battery is completely exhausted.
The battery power level at which the indicator starts
flashing can be set on the BATTERY page of the
MAINTENANCE menu.
For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual.
d (warning) indicator
This indicator lights when any of the following conditions
occurs with the corresponding item set to ON on the “!
LED page of the USER menu.
The gain is set to other than 0 dB.
The SHUTTER selector is set to ON.
The WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST.
ATW is enabled.
The lens extender is used.
The FILTER selector is set to other than ND:1/CC:B.
The reference value of auto iris override is not the
standard value.
eSpare indicator
This is a spare indicator. Setting the REC TALLY item to
“BOTH” on the FUNCTION 3 page of the
MAINTENANCE menu makes it possible to use this as a
REC indicator.
fSAVE indicator
This indicator lights when the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is
set to SAVE, putting the VTR into power save mode.
aTALLY indicator
bREC indicator
cBATT indicator
d indicator
eSpare indicator
fSAVE indicator
Viewfinder screen
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Chapter 3 Recording and Playback
Chapter
3
Recording and Playback
3-1 About Cassette
This section describes the procedure for loading and
unloading a cassette.
See Specifications “VTR Section” on page 132 for
information about the cassettes you can use in the
camcorder.
3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a
Cassette
Loading a cassette
1
Turn on the POWER switch.
If the interior of the VTR section is damp, the HUMID
indicator will light. If this happens, wait until the
indicator goes off before going on to step 2.
2
Press the EJECT button.
The cassette compartment lid will open.
3
Check that there is no slack in the tape. Then slide in
the cassette until it clicks into position and close the
cassette lid completely by pressing near the engraved
PUSH.
To insert the tape correctly, make sure to stand the grip
of the camcorder.
When inserting the tape, be careful that you don’t hit the
tape against the tape holder.
Note
POWER switch
HUMID indicator Notes
Cassette
compartment lid
Insert the cassette.
Window outwards
Push and close the lid.
Cassette
holder
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Checking the tape for slack
Pressing in the reels lightly, turn them gently with your
fingers in the directions shown below. If the reels will not
move, there is no slack.
Checking the tape for slack
Unloading a cassette
With the power supply on, press the EJECT button to open
the cassette compartment lid. Then take out the cassette. If
you are not going to insert another cassette, close the
cassette lid.
It is possible to take out the cassette and close the cassette
compartment lid unless the battery voltage drops below
about 10.5 V. Do not repeat this unloading operation.
Unloading a cassette manually
If the battery voltage drops below about 10.5 V, take out
the cassette manually as illustrated below.
Unloading a cassette manually
You need not return the screw to its original position after
taking out the cassette. Although the cassette compartment
lid is not locked, turning on the power makes the cassette
lid operable again.
3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure
The following procedure prevents cassettes from being
recorded inadvertently.
Preventing accidental erasure
1Turn the power off.
2Open this rubber cover.
3Pushing on the screw
inside with a screwdriver,
turn the screw clockwise
until the cassette lid
opens.
Cassette
compartment lid
Push the plug in.
To reuse the cassette,
return the plug to its
original position.
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3-2 Recording
3-2-1 Basic Procedures
This section describes the basic procedures for shooting
and recording.
Before a shooting session, ensure that the camcorder is
functioning properly.
For details, see “8-1 Testing the Camcorder Before
Shooting” on page 124.
From turning on the camcorder to loading
a cassette
Proceed as follows:
Basic procedure for shooting: from power supply
to cassette loading
1
Attach a fully charged battery pack.
For details, see “7-1 Power Supply” on page 110.
2
Set the POWER switch to ON. Check that the HUMID
indicator does not appear and that the battery power
level is sufficient.
If HUMID indicator appears, wait until it disappears.
After turning off the power, check whether the drum is
dry (even if the HUMID indicator is off) when the
turning on the power again.
3
Check that there are no obstructions near the cassette
lid. Then press the EJECT button to open the cassette
lid.
4
After checking the points below, load the cassette and
close the cassette lid.
The cassette is not write-protected.
There is no slack in the tape.
From adjusting the black balance and
white balance to stopping recording
After turning on the power and loading a cassette, set the
switches and selectors as shown below and begin
operation.
Switch and selector settings before shooting
Shooting
Proceed as follows:
Basic procedure for shooting: from adjusting the black
balance and white balance to stopping recording
1
Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK to adjust the
black balance.
For details of black balance adjustment, see “4-1-1
Adjusting the Black Balance” on page 55.
2
Select the CC filter and ND filter to match the lighting
conditions, and adjust the white balance.
When the white balance settings are already in
memory
Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.
When the white balance setting is not in memory
and you do not have enough time to adjust the white
balance
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.
Note
2
4
3
1
2
DISPLAY: ON
AUDIO SELECT
CH-1/CH-2: AUTO
Iris: AUTO
Zoom: AUTO
OUTPUT/DCC: CAM, DCC ON
F-RUN/SET/R-RUN:
F-RUN or R-RUN
(set as needed)
3,5
4
1,2
5,6
2
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This automatically adjusts the white balance as
follows, depending on the setting of the FILTER knob.
B: 3200K
C: 4300K
D: 6300K
For details, see “4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance”
on page 56.
3
Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the focus and
zoom.
4
If necessary, set the electronic shutter for an
appropriate mode and speed.
For details, see “4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutteron
page 58.
5
To start recording, press the VTR START button or the
VTR button on the lens.
If the recording start/stop function is assigned to the
ASSIGN 1 switch, this switch functions as VTR
START button.
For details, see “5-3-5 Assigning Functions to
Assignable Switches” on page 90.
During recording, the REC indicator lights in the
viewfinder. Perform zooming and focus control, if
necessary.
6
To stop recording, press the VTR START button or the
VTR button on the lens again.
The REC indicator in the viewfinder goes off.
Cassette control buttons
During recording, the cassette control buttons (EJECT,
REW, F FWD, PLAY, STOP) have no effect.
When crash-recording without doing continuous recording
on a recorded tape, or when recording with the RE-TAKE
function, the timecode recorded previously may be
displayed for a few seconds when playing back the first
part of the cut.
3-2-2 Continuous Recording
If the camcorder is in the recording pause mode, simply
pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the
VTR button on the lens continues recording exactly from
the next frame.
In other cases, you first need to position the tape at an
appropriate point.
When the camcorder is in Recording
Pause mode
Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the
VTR button on the lens continues recording at exactly the
next frame. However, the time taken before recording
starts depends on the setting of the VTR SAVE/STBY
switch.
If the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is in the SAVE position,
it takes about 4 seconds before recording starts.
If the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is in the STBY position,
recording starts immediately. However, just after the
switch position is changed from SAVE to STBY, it takes
about 4 seconds before recording starts.
If you turn off the power during a recording
pause
Continuous recording after turning off the power
during a recording pause
1
Turn on the power again.
2
Press the RET button on the lens.
If an analog composite signal is input to the
GENLOCK IN connector, make sure that RETURN
VIDEO is set to OFF on the GENLOCK page of the
MAINTENANCE menu.
The camcorder positions the tape at the appropriate
point. Note, however, that this function works only for
continuously recorded material or consecutively
joined segments totaling at least 3 seconds in length.
3
Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the
VTR button on the lens to start recording.
Note
2
3
1
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Continuous recording in other cases
After rewinding or fast forward, after removing the
cassette, or on a tape that has been partially recorded, you
can obtain a continuous recording by following the
procedure below.
The End Search function also allows you to continue
recording on the partially recorded tape.
For details, see “3-2-7 Searching for the Last Recorded
Portion and Turning in Recording Pause Mode (End
Search Function)” on page 51.
Continuous recording after rewinding or fast forward,
after removing the cassette,
or on a tape that has been partly recorded
1
Looking in the viewfinder, press the PLAY button to
start playback.
2
Press the STOP button at the desired point to begin
recording. To continue from the end of recording
already on the tape, press the STOP button
immediately after the end of the previous recording
(within 0.5 seconds).
3
Press the RET button.
The tape will rewind and will be positioned at the
desired point to continue recording.
4
Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the
VTR button on the lens to start recording.
3-2-3 Recording Essence Marks
Various essence marks, such as shot marks, can be
recorded on tape. Recording essence marks for scenes
containing important images and sounds enables quick
access to the marked points. This increases editing
efficiency.
There are essence marks that are automatically recorded by
starting recording or firing the flash and those you can
manually record when necessary.
For good shot marks (shot mark 1 and shot mark 2) and
recording start mark among available essence marks, you
can select recording in the LTC-UBIT area and/or
recording in the system area as required to maintain
compatibility with conventional systems.
Settings for recording essence marks to
the system area
Settings on the ESSENCE MARK and ESSENCE
MARK2 pages of the MAINTENANCE menu determine
which essence marks are to be recorded on the system area
of tape.
Follow the procedures below:
1
Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing
the MENU knob.
The TOP menu appears.
2
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to
MAINTENANCE.
3
Push the MENU knob.
When the MAINTENANCE menu is first used, the
CONTENTS page appears.
Or if you have used the MAINTENANCE menu
already, the page that was on the screen when the last
menu operation ended appears.
4
31,2
Note
MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch
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4
When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the
MENU knob to move the b mark to ESSENCE
MARK then push the MENU knob.
When any page of the MAINTENANCE menu is
displayed, turn the MENU knob until the ESSENCE
MARK or ESSENCE MARK2 page appears, then
push the MENU knob.
ESSENCE MARK page
ESSENCE MARK2 page
The following items on these pages are for setting the
corresponding essence marks:
You can check whether any of the essence marks that
are automatically recorded (OVER AUDIO LIMIT,
GAIN CHG MARK, FILTER CHG MARK,
SHUTTER CHG MARK, WHITE CHG MARK,
FLASH MARK) has been recorded, by setting the
display for recorded essence marks ON.
For details on the display setting, see “5-2 Status
Display on the Viewfinder Screen” (page 77).
5
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the item
to be set.
6
Push the MENU knob.
The b mark to the left of the item changes to the z
mark, and the z mark to the left of the setting changes
to the ? mark.
7
Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counter clockwise
until the desired setting appears.
To record the mark on tape, select ON.
To not record the mark, select OFF.
Whether or not to record good shot marks (shot mark
1 and shot mark 2) and recording start mark in the
system area is determined by the ON/OFF settings of
the corresponding items regardless of the LTC UB-
MARKER setting on the ESSENCE MARK page.
8
Push the MENU knob.
9
Perform settings for the remaining marks, repeating
steps 5 to 8.
10
When you set FLASH MARK to ON, select the
threshold value (1 to 20) of the luminance level change
for recording the mark.
11
Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF to end the
menu operation.
Settings for recording good shot marks
and recording start mark to the LTC-UBIT
area
Good shot marks (shot mark 1 and shot mark 2) and
recording start mark can also be recorded to the LTC-UBIT
area of tape.
Follow the procedures below:
Mark Condition
REC START MARK To be recorded when recording
starts.
SHOT MARK 1/2 To be recorded when the RET
button on the lens is manually
operated.
OVER AUDIO
LIMIT
To be recorded when the audio
level exceeds 0 dBFS.
GAIN CHG MARK To be recorded when the gain
value changes.
FILTER CHG
MARK
To be recorded when the filter is
changed.
SHUTTER CHG
MARK
To be recorded when the shutter
speed changes.
WHITE CHG
MARK
To be recorded when the white
balance changes.
FLASH MARK To be recorded when the
luminance suddenly changes,
such as when the flash is
exposed or the unit is moved
indoors from outdoors.
LTC UB-MARKER : SET
REC START MARK : OFF
SHOTMARK 1 : OFF
SHOTMARK 2 : OFF
SHOT TIME DISP : MD:HM
?M 1 0 ES SEN C E M A RK
OVER AUDIO LIMIT: ON
GAIN CHG MARK : ON
FILTER CHG MARK : ON
SHUTTER CHG MARK: ON
WHITE CHG MARK : ON
FLASH MARK : ON
FLASH MARK LEVEL: 10
E.MARK SD LINE : 17
?M 1 1 ES SEN C E M A RK2
Note
LTC UB-MARKER : SET
REC START MARK : OFF
SHOTMARK 1 : OFF
SHOTMARK 2 : OFF
SHOT TIME DISP : MD:HM
M 1 0 ES SEN C E M ARK
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1
Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing
the MENU knob.
The TOP menu appears.
2
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to
MAINTENANCE.
3
Push the MENU knob.
When the MAINTENANCE menu is first used, the
CONTENTS page appears.
Or if you have used the MAINTENANCE menu
already, the page that was on the screen when the last
menu operation ended appears.
4
When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the
MENU knob to move the b mark to ESSENCE
MARK then push the MENU knob.
When any page of the MAINTENANCE menu is
displayed, turn the MENU knob until the ESSENCE
MARK page appears, then push the MENU knob.
ESSENCE MARK page
5
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to LTC UB-
MARKER.
6
Push the MENU knob.
The
b mark to the left of LTC UB-MARKER changes
to the z z mark, and the mark to the left of the setting
changes to the ? mark.
7
Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise
until the desired setting appears.
The setting changes in the order of SET y ALL y
OFF.
If you select SET, go to step 8.
If you select ALL or OFF, go to step 9.
8
Set the mark(s) to be recorded to ON.
1Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the
mark to be set.
2Turn the MENU knob clockwise or
counterclockwise until the desired setting appears.
To record the mark on the tape, select ON.
To not record the mark, select OFF.
3Perform settings for the remaining marks,
repeating steps 1 and 2.
9
Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF to end the
menu operation.
MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch
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LTC UB-MARKER : SET
REC START MARK : OFF
SHOTMARK 1 : OFF
SHOTMARK 2 : OFF
SHOT TIME DISP : MD:HM
?M 1 0 ES SEN C E M ARK
Item Contents
SET Determines whether to record REC
START MARK, SHOT MARK 1, and
SHOT MARK 2 in accordance with the
ON/OFF setting fot that item.
ALL Records all of REC START MARK, SHOT
MARK 1, and SHOT MARK 2.
OFF Does not record any marks.
LTC UB-MARKER : SET
REC START MARK : OFF
SHOTMARK 1 : OFF
SHOTMARK 2 : OFF
SHOT TIME DISP : MD:HM
M 1 0 ES SEN C E M ARK
LTC UB-MARKER :? SET
REC START MARK : OFF
SHOTMARK 1 : OFF
SHOTMARK 2 : OFF
SHOT TIME DISP : MD:HM
M1 0 E SSE NCE MA R K
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Shot mark recording
When SHOT MARK 1 and SHOT MARK 2 are set to ON
on the ESSENCE MARK page, good shot marks (shot
mark 1 and shot mark 2) are recorded when you press the
RET button of the lens. (If LTC UP-MARKER is set to
OFF, the marks are recorded only in the system area. If
LTC UP-MARKER is set to ALL, the marks are recorded
in the LTC UBIT area even when SHOT MARK 1 and
SHOT MARK 2 are set to OFF.)
To record a shot mark 1: Press the RET button on the lens
once.
On the viewfinder screen, z and the time code of the
marked point are displayed for about 3 seconds.
To record a shot mark 2: Press the RET button on the lens
twice.
On the viewfinder screen, X and the time code of the
marked point are displayed for about 3 seconds.
For detailed information on shot mark operations, refer to
the manual supplied with your VTR.
When you perform the setting to confirm the image of the
return video signal in the viewfinder (see page 86), shot
mark 1 and shot mark 2 cannot be recorded by operating
the RET button of the lens.
Recording start mark recording
When REC START MARK set to ON on the ESSENCE
MARK page, a recording start mark is recorded at the
beginning of recording. (If LTC UP-MARKER is set to
OFF, the mark is recorded only in the system area. If LTC
UP-MARKER is set to ALL, the mark is recorded in the
LTC UBIT area even when REC START MARK is set to
OFF.)
For detailed information on recording start mark
operations, refer to the manual supplied with your VTR.
3-2-4 Starting a Shoot with a Few
Seconds of Pre-Stored Picture Data
(Picture Cache Function: with CBK-
MB01)
By installing the optional CBK-MB01 extension board in
the camcorder, the camcorder is able to constantly store a
few seconds (up to 8 seconds) worth of the most current
picture and sound data in the boards memory.
Thus, when you press the VTR START button or the VTR
button on the lens, the recording starts with the data stored
a few seconds before.
Setting the Picture Cache time/Picture
Cache mode
To record in Picture Cache mode, you need to turn on
Picture Cache mode and set the picture data storage time
(Picture Cache time) using the USER menu.
The Picture Cache time and VTR SAVE/STBY switch
settings determine the number of seconds of picture data
that will be stored in memory and recorded when you press
the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens.
The following table shows the approximate number of
seconds worth of picture data (counting back from the time
you begin recording) that will be recorded from memory.
However, when changing from SAVE to STBY, or under
the special situations explained in the notes on this page,
the actual amount of data recorded may be shorter.
After selecting the Picture Cache mode, immediately
changing the Picture Cache time or performing playback
or recording review, the picture data stored in memory
before this operation are made to be unrecordable. This
means that when you press the VTR START button or
VTR button on the lens, the previously stored picture
data will not be recorded.
During playback or recording review, the picture data is
not stored in the MSDW-903s memory. Picture data
corresponding to the duration of playback or recording
review will not be in memory and will not be recorded to
tape.
Setting procedure
To turn Picture Cache mode on, proceed as follows:
Note
Picture Cache time setting and recording start point
Picture Cache
time
Recording start point
VTR STBY mode VTR SAVE mode
8 (seconds) About 8 seconds
before
About 4 seconds
before
6 (seconds) About 6 seconds
before
About 4 seconds
before
5 (seconds) About 5 seconds
before
About 4 seconds
before
4 (seconds) About 4 seconds
before
About 4 seconds
before
3 (seconds) About 3 seconds
before
About 3 seconds
before
2 (seconds) About 2 seconds
before
About 2 seconds
before
1 (seconds) About 1 seconds
before
About 1 seconds
before
0 (seconds) About 0 seconds
before
About 0 seconds
before
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1
Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The last accessed menu page appears on the
viewfinder screen.
2
Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page
appears.
3
Press the MENU knob.
A b mark appears on the left of the currently selected
item and a z mark appears on the left of the setting.
4
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to
“CACHE/INTVAL REC.
5
Press the MENU knob.
The b mark on the left ofCACHE/INTVAL REC”
changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the
setting changes to a ? mark.
6
Turn the MENU knob until “CACHE” appears.
As you turn the MENU knob, the setting changes in
the following sequence: OFF y CACHE y A. INT
y M. INT.
When “CACHE” appears, the camcorder is in Picture
Cache mode, where picture, sound, and time code are
constantly saved in memory. The TALLY indicator
(green) in the viewfinder is on while picture data is
being stored in memory.
7
Press the MENU knob.
The z mark on the left of “CACHE/INTVAL REC”
changes to a b mark and the ? mark on the left of the
setting changes to a z mark. In this case, you can
select another item.
8
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to “CACHE
REC TIME.
9
Press the MENU knob.
The b mark on the left of “CACHE REC TIME”
changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the
setting changes to a ? mark.
10
Turn the MENU knob until the desired Picture Cache
time appears.
As you turn the MENU knob, the Picture Cache time
changes in the following sequence: 0SEC y 1SEC
y y y 2SEC 3SEC 4SEC 5SECy y
6SECy 8SEC.
MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch
Cover
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CACHE/INTVAL REC
T U RBO SW T U RBO
When the question mark
appears at the left corner of
the title page, you can
switch the pages.
Turn the MENU knob
clockwise or
counterclockwise to display
the desired page. The DF/
NDF item on the
FUNCTION 1 page appears
only for the DVW-970.
CACHE/INTVAL REC
T U RBO SW T U RBO
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T U RBO SW T U RBO
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CACHE/INTVAL REC
CACHE REC TIME
T U RBO SW T U RBO
C A CHE
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CACHE REC TIME
C A CHE
T U RBO SW T U RBO
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11
Press the MENU knob.
The z mark on the left of “CACHE REC TIME”
changes to a b mark and the ? mark changes to a z
mark.
12
To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF
switch to OFF.
The menu disappears, and the display indicating the
current status of the camcorder appears along the top
and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
Settings made in Picture Cache mode are maintained until
changed.
You can turn Picture Cache mode on and off by assigning
the Picture Cache ON/OFF function to one of the
assignable switches (ASSIGN 1/2 and TURBO GAIN),
and pressing the switch.
For detailed information on the assignable switches, see
“5-3-5 Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches” on
page 90.
Camcorder operations in Picture Cache mode
The recording procedure in Picture Cache time is basically
the same as that for normal recording. However, note the
following differences.
When you record in Picture Cache mode, the picture you
shoot is recorded to tape after the Picture Cache time
elapses. For this reason, the tape does not stop
immediately when you press the VTR START button.
After the VTR START button is pressed, all tape
operation buttons (EJECT, REW, F FWD, PLAY, and
STOP) stop functioning until the Picture Cache time has
elapsed. During this time, if you press the VTR START
button or the VTR button on the lens, recording starts
again as if there were no pause in recording.
The time the tape stops after the VTR START button is
pressed equals the Picture Cache time set. However, if
you start recording within the set Picture Cache time
immediately after selecting the Picture Cache mode,
changing the Picture Cache time or performing playback
or recording review, the picture data for the duration of
the Picture Cache time will not be stored in memory.
Thus, the time the tape stops after the STOP button is
pressed becomes shorter than the Picture Cache time.
The time code stops advancing while time data is being
set (when the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to SET).
For this reason, if you start recording immediately after
switching to F-RUN or R-RUN (i.e., to a position other
than SET), you may overwrite a portion of the previously
recorded time code.
Positions of essence marks, such as shot marks, may be
shifted depending on the Picture Cache time setting.
Menu operation for the Picture Cache time setting is
disabled during recording. To change the setting, once
stop the recording by pressing the VTR START button or
the VTR button on the lens.
When power is lost during recording
When the power is turned off during recording, the
camera will switch off by itself after the tape has run for
a few seconds.
If you remove the battery, pull out the DC cable, or cut
power to the AC adaptor during recording, actual
recording of picture data ends the instant the tape is
stopped. However, a certain amount of recorded picture
data, equal to that recorded during the Picture Cache
time, will be lost, because it has not yet been recorded on
the tape before the tape stops. For this reason, make sure
you do not change the battery while recording.
When the tape runs out during recording
Please note that if the tape runs out and the camcorder
stops during recording, a certain amount of recorded
picture data, equal to that recorded during the Picture
Cache time, will be lost, because it has not yet been
recorded on the tape.
3-2-5 Shooting Picture at Intervals
(Interval Rec Function: with CBK-
MB01)
Inserting an optional CBK-MB01 extension board in the
camcorder enables the camcorder to record pictures at
various intervals. There are two kinds of Interval Rec
mode:
Auto Interval Rec
In Auto Interval Rec mode, pictures are automatically shot
a frame at a time at the specified interval and stored in
memory. To use this function you must set the total time
for shooting (TAKE TOTAL TIME) and the length of time
for recording on the tape (REC TIME).
Manual Interval Rec
There are two modes of Manual Interval Rec:
Single Trigger mode
Setting the number of frames to be recorded at one
shooting (NUMBER OF FRAME) enables the
camcorder to record the number of frames preset each
time the VTR START button or the VTR button on the
lens is pressed.
Continuous Trigger mode
Pictures are automatically shot by preset frames at preset
intervals by pressing the VTR START button or the VTR
button on the lens.
In Auto Interval Rec and Continuous Trigger mode of
Manual Interval Rec, by setting the PRE-LIGHTING
function to ON, the light connected to the LIGHT
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The b mark on the left of “TAKE TOTAL TIME”
changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the
setting changes to a ? mark.
10
Turn the MENU knob until the desired setting of
“TAKE TOTAL TIME” appears.
As you turn the MENU knob, the setting of TAKE
TOTAL TIME changes in the following sequence:
5M y 10M y 15M y 20M y 30M y 40M
y y y y y y y 50M 1H 2H 3H 4H 5H
7H y 10H y 15H y 20H y 30H y 40H y
50H y 70H y 100H.
Here M means minutes (5M is 5 minutes) and H means
hours (1H is one hour).
11
Press the MENU knob.
The z mark on the left of “TAKE TOTAL TIME”
changes to a b mark and the ? mark changes to a z
mark.
12
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to “REC
TIME.
13
Press the MENU knob.
The b mark on the left of “REC TIME” returns to a z
mark and the z mark of the setting returns to a ? mark.
14
Turn the MENU knob until the desired time to be
recorded on the tape appears.
As you turn the MENU knob, the setting of REC
TIME changes in the following sequence:
5SEC y 10SEC y 15SEC y 20SEC 30SEC y
y y y y y 40SEC 50SEC 1MIN 2MIN
.......38MIN y 39MIN y 40MIN.
Here SEC means seconds (5SEC is 5 seconds) and
MIN means minutes (1MIN is one minute).
You cannot set a REC TIME that is more than one
thirtieth of TAKE TOTAL TIME.
For example: When TAKE TOTAL TIME is set to 1H,
the maximum value of REC TIME is 2 MIN. (60
minutes divided by 30 gives 2 minutes.)
The time setting displayed when you turn the MENU
knob changes within the available setting times.
Be sure to set REC TIME after setting TAKE TOTAL
TIME.
15
Press the MENU knob.
The z mark on the left of REC TIMEreturns to a b
mark and the ? mark returns to a z mark.
16
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to “PRE-
LIGHTING.
17
Press the MENU knob.
The b mark on the left of “PRE-LIGHTING” changes
to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting
changes to a ? mark.
18
Turn the MENU knob until the desired time to turn on
the light before starting to record appears.
As you turn the MENU knob, the PRE-LIGHTING
time changes in the following sequence: OFF y
2SEC y 5SEC y 10SEC.
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 MANUAL and the
light switch is set to ON, the light remains on
continuously.
19
Press the MENU knob.
The z mark on the left of “PRE-LIGHTING” returns
to a b mark and the ? mark returns to a z mark.
20
To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF
switch to OFF.
The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the
message AUTO INTERVAL **M**S indicating Auto
Interval Rec mode appears along the bottom of the
viewfinder.
**M**S indicates the shooting interval. For example,
when TAKE TOTAL TIME is set to 1H and REC TIME is
set to 30 SEC, the message AUTO INTERVAL 00M04S
appears. The shooting interval is 4 seconds.
The display indicating the current status of the camcorder
appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder.
CACHE/INTVAL REC
TAKE TOTAL TIME
REC TIME
PRE-LIGHTING
A.INT
5M
5SEC
OFF
TURBO SW TURBO
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CACHE/INTVAL REC
TAKE TOTAL TIME
REC TIME
PRE-LIGHTING
A.INT
5M
5SEC
OFF
TURBO SW TURBO
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The settings for Auto Interval Rec mode are maintained
until changed. However, if you switch off the camcorder
power, Auto Interval Rec mode is cleared except for the
TAKE TOTAL TIME, REC TIME and PRE-LIGHTING
settings. To use the Auto Interval Rec function again after
switching on the power, perform steps 1 to 6.
Recording in Auto Interval Rec mode
Proceed as follows:
When you use cassettes on which nothing is recorded, such
as brand new cassettes, be sure to record color bars for
more than 2 seconds at the beginning of a cassette.
1
After performing the basic procedures for shooting
and recording, following the instructions in “3-2-1
Basic Procedures” (page 36), secure the camcorder so
that it will not move.
2
Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the
VTR button on the lens.
The camcorder starts recording in Auto Interval Rec
mode. When you use the PRE-LIGHTING function,
recording starts after the light is switched on.
The actual recording to disc begins when the
camcorder has saved about five seconds of video in
memory, so disc access is intermittent.
While recording in Auto Interval Rec mode, the
TALLY indicator (green) in the viewfinder flashes (4
flashes/second) and the messageAUTO INTERVAL
**M**S” flashes on the viewfinder screen.
When the camcorder is capturing the picture in
memory, the REC indicator in the viewfinder lights.
After the length of time for recording on the tape (REC
TIME) has elapsed, the camcorder automatically stops
recording.
To continue auto interval recording
Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the
VTR button on the lens again.
The camcorder starts recording in Auto Interval Rec mode
again.
To interrupt auto interval recording
Press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the
lens. The camcorder stops recording.
However, the tape may run for recording picture data
already stored in memory.
To end auto interval recording
You can exit Auto Interval Rec mode using the following
two methods:
Set the POWER switch to OFF.
Set CACHE/INTVAL REC to OFF on the FUNCTION
1 page.
Time required for shooting and time required for
recording on the tape
Auto Interval Rec mode is effective for shooting objects
that move very slowly. To use this function, you need to set
the total time for shooting (TAKE TOTAL TIME) and the
length of time for recording on the tape (REC TIME).
The time required for shooting is the time required to
capture the very slowly moving subject, and the camcorder
must be arranged so that during this time the subject is
always in the frame.
The tape recording time indicates the running time of the
completed recording. The camcorder calculates the time-
lapse interval from these two times.
Note the following points.
Time code
In Auto Interval Rec mode, the internal time code
generator runs in R-RUN mode regardless of how the F-
RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set.
The actual time of the shooting is saved in the user bits.
When you need to set the internal clock, use the TIME
DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu.
For details, see “5-3-6 Setting the Date/Time of the
Internal Clock” on page 92.
Audio
Audio signals are not recorded in Auto Interval Rec mode.
Cassette control buttons
While recording in Auto Interval Rec mode, you cannot
use the cassette control buttons (EJECT, REW, F FWD,
PLAY and STOP). To use these buttons, stop recording by
pressing the VTR START button or the VTR button on the
lens.
Menu operation
While recording in Auto Interval Rec mode, you cannot
change the settings of CACHE/INTVAL REC, TAKE
Note
Note
Notes on Auto Interval Rec operation
Total time for shooting (TAKE TOTAL TIME)
Shooting interval
Time for recording on the tape (REC TIME)
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TOTAL TIME and REC TIME. To change the settings,
stop recording by pressing the VTR START button or the
VTR button on the lens.
When the camcorder power is switched off during
recording in Auto Interval Rec mode
When you set the POWER switch to OFF, the camcorder
will switch off by itself after the tape has run for a few
seconds to record the picture data stored in memory.
If you remove the battery, unplug the DC cable, or cut
power to the AC adaptor during auto interval recording,
picture data stored before recording stops (a maximum
of 5 seconds) may be lost. Take care when changing the
battery.
When tape runs out during auto interval recording
Note that picture data (a maximum of 5 seconds) shot and
stored before the tape stops is not recorded if the tape runs
out and the camcorder stops.
Manual Interval Rec mode
Manual Interval Rec has the following two modes.
Single Trigger mode: Each time the VTR START button
or VTR button on the lens is pressed, the camcorder
captures to memory a single shot consisting of the
specified number of video frames.
Continuous Trigger mode: Once the VTR START button
or VTR button on the lens is pressed, the camcorder
captures consecutive shots to memory at the specified
interval, with each shot consisting of the specified
number of video frames.
Setting Single Trigger mode of Manual
Interval Rec
Proceed as follows:
1
Carry out steps 1 to 5 of the procedure “To make
settings before shooting” (page 44), to select CACHE/
INTVAL REC on the FUNCTION 1 page.
2
Turn the MENU knob until “M. INT” appears.
As you turn the MENU knob, the setting changes in
the following sequence: OFF y CACHE y A. INT
y M. INT.
When M. INT appears, the camcorder is in Manual
Interval Rec mode and the TALLY indicator (green) in
the viewfinder flashes. “NUMBER OF FRAME,
“TRIGGER INTERVAL” and “PRE-LIGHTING”
appear.
3
Press the MENU knob.
The z mark on the left of “CACHE/INTVAL REC”
changes to a b mark and the ? mark on the left of the
setting changes to a z mark.
4
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to
“NUMBER OF FRAME.
5
Press the MENU knob.
The b mark on the left of “NUMBER OF FRAME”
changes to a z mark, and the z mark on the left of the
setting changes to a ? mark.
6
Turn the MENU knob until the desired number of
frames to be recorded in each shot appears.
As you turn the MENU knob, the number changes in
the following sequence: 1 y 2 y 4 8.y
7
Press the MENU knob.
The z mark on the left of “NUMBER OF FRAME”
returns to a b mark and the ? mark on the left of the
setting returns to a z mark.
8
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to
“TRIGGER INTERVAL.
9
Press the MENU knob.
The b mark on the left of “TRIGGER INTERVAL
changes to a z mark and the z mark on the left of the
setting changes to a ? mark.
10
Turn the MENU knob to display M.
ASSIGN SW <1> : ATW
ASSIGN SW <2> : OFF
TURBO SW : TURBO
DF/NDF : DF
END SEARCH : OFF
CACHE/INTVAL REC:? M.INT
NUMBER OF FRAME : 1
TRIGGER INTERVAL: 5MIN
PRE-LIGHTING : OFF
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ASSIGN SW <2> : OFF
TURBO SW : TURBO
DF/NDF : DF
END SEARCH : OFF
CACHE/INTVAL REC: M.INT
NUMBER OF FRAME : 1
TRIGGER INTERVAL: 5MIN
PRE-LIGHTING : OFF
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ASSIGN SW <2> : OFF
TURBO SW : TURBO
DF/NDF : DF
END SEARCH : OFF
CACHE/INTVAL REC: M.INT
NUMBER OF FRAME : 1
TRIGGER INTERVAL: 5MIN
PRE-LIGHTING : OFF
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If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or
counterclockwise, the number changes in the
following sequence: M y 1SEC y 2SEC........12H
y 24H.
When M appears, the TALLY indicator (green) flashes
(2 flashes/second) and PRE-LIGHTING disappears.
11
Press the MENU knob.
The z mark on the left of “TRIGGER INTERVAL”
returns to a b mark and the ? mark on the left of the
setting returns to a z mark.
12
To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF
switch to OFF.
The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and
the message MANU INTERVAL *FRAME, indicating
the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec
mode, appears along the bottom of the viewfinder.
*FRAME indicates the number of frames set in step 6.
The display indicating the current status of the
camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the
viewfinder.
The settings for Single Trigger mode of Manual Interval
Rec are maintained until changed. However, if you switch
the camcorder power off, all Manual Interval Rec mode
settings are cleared except for the NUMBER OF FRAME
setting and the single trigger mode selection. To use Single
Trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec function again
after switching on the power, perform steps 1 and 2.
Recording in Single Trigger mode of
Manual Interval Rec
Follow the procedure below to shoot a picture in Single
Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec.
When you use cassettes on which nothing is recorded, such
as brand new cassettes, be sure to record color bars for
more than 2 seconds at the beginning of a cassette.
1
After performing the basic procedure for shooting and
recording following the instructions in “3-2-1 Basic
Procedures” on page 36, secure the camcorder so that
it will not move.
2
Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the
VTR button on the lens.
The camcorder starts recording in Single Trigger mode
of Manual Interval Rec. The TALLY indicator (green)
in the viewfinder flashes (2 flashes/second) and the
message MANU INTERVAL *FRAME flashes on the
viewfinder screen.
Each time you press the VTR START button or the
VTR button, the camcorder captures and stores the
picture data of the preset number of frames. The REC
indicator in the viewfinder is on while the camcorder
is capturing the picture in the memory. The camcorder
stores picture data (about 5 seconds worth) in memory,
and then actually records the stored picture data on the
tape. The tape runs intermittently.
To stop recording in Single Trigger mode
You can stop recording in Single Trigger mode of Manual
Rec Interval using the following two methods. However,
the tape may continue to run to record the picture data
stored in the memory at the instant the tape stopped.
Press the EJECT button.
Set the POWER switch to OFF.
Setting Continuous Trigger mode of
Manual Interval Rec
1
Follow the procedure in steps 1 to 9 in “Setting Single
Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec” on page 47.
2
Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to display the desired trigger interval.
If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or
counterclockwise, the number changes in the
following sequence: M y y y 1SEC 2SEC
3SEC y y y 4SEC 5SEC 6SEC 7SEC y y
8SEC y 9SEC y 10SEC y 15SEC y 20SEC
y y y y y 30SEC 40SEC 50SEC 1MIN
2MIN y y y 3MIN 4MIN 5MIN y 6MIN y
7MIN y y y y 8MIN 9MIN 10MIN 15MIN
y y y y y 20MIN 30MIN 40MIN 50MIN
1H y 2H y 3H y 4H y 6H y 12H y 24H.
When a trigger interval time other than M is displayed,
the camcorder is in Continuous Trigger mode of
Manual Interval Rec. The TALLY indicator (green)
flashes (1 flash/second).
Note
Note
ASSIGN SW <1> : ATW
ASSIGN SW <2> : OFF
TURBO SW : TURBO
DF/NDF : DF
END SEARCH : OFF
CACHE/INTVAL REC: M.INT
NUMBER OF FRAME : 1
TRIGGER INTERVAL:? M
PRE-LIGHTING : OFF
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ASSIGN SW <2> : OFF
TURBO SW : TURBO
DF/NDF : DF
END SEARCH : OFF
CACHE/INTVAL REC: M.INT
NUMBER OF FRAME : 1
TRIGGER INTERVAL:? 1SEC
PRE-LIGHTING : OFF
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3
Push the MENU knob.
The ? mark on the left of setting returns to a z mark,
and the z mark on the left of “TRIGGER
INTERVAL” returns to an b mark.
4
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to PRE-
LIGHTING.
5
Push the MENU knob.
The b mark on the left of “PRE-LIGHTING” changes
to a z mark, and the z mark on the left of the setting
changes to a ? mark.
6
Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise
until the desired time interval at which to turn on the
light before recording starts appears.
If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or
counterclockwise, the PRE-LIGHTING time changes
in the following sequence: OFF y 2SEC y 5SEC
y 10SEC.
To turn on the light automatically before recording
starts by setting the PRE-LIGHTING item to ON, be
sure to set the LIGHT switch to AUTO. Also, set the
switch of the light connected to the LIGHT
connector to ON.
The light automatically turns on and off in
Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec.
However, if the duration the light should be off is
less than 5 seconds, the light is on continuously.
When the LIGHT switch is set to MANUAL and the
switch of the light is set to ON, the light is always on.
7
Push the MENU knob.
The ? mark on the left of setting returns to a z mark
and the z mark on the left of PRE-LIGHTING returns
to an b mark.
8
To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF
switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating
section.
The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and
the message INTERVAL *SEC *FRAME, indicating
Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec,
appears along the bottom of the viewfinder.
*SEC indicates the trigger interval preset and
*FRAME indicates the number of frames preset.
The display indicating the current status of the
camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the
viewfinder.
The settings for Continuous Trigger mode of Manual
Interval Rec are maintained until changed. However, if you
switch the camcorder power off, all Manual Interval Rec
mode settings are cleared except for the NUMBER OF
FRAME, TRIGGER INTERVAL, and PRE-LIGHTING
settings. To use Continuous Trigger mode of Manual
Interval Rec again after switching on the power, perform
steps 1 and 2 in “Setting Single Trigger mode of Manual
Interval Rec” on page 47.
Recording in Continuous Trigger mode of
Manual Interval Rec
Follow the procedure below to shoot pictures in
Continuous Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec.
When you use cassettes on which nothing is recorded, such
as brand new cassettes, be sure to record color bars for
more than 2 seconds at the beginning of a cassette.
1
After performing the basic procedures for shooting
and recording following the instructions in “3-2-1
Basic Procedures” on page 36, secure the camcorder
so that it will not move.
2
Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the
VTR button on the lens.
The camcorder starts recording in Continuous Trigger
mode of Manual Interval Rec, and the flashing cycle of
the TALLY indicator (green) changes from 1 flash/
second to 4 flashes/second, and the message
INTERVAL *SEC *FRAME flashes on the viewfinder
screen.
When you use the PRE-LIGHTING function, the light
turns on when you press the VTR START button. After
the preset PRE-LIGHTING time has elapsed, the
camcorder captures the picture in the memory. The
camcorder stores picture data (about 5 seconds worth)
in memory, and then actually records the stored picture
data on the tape. Thus, the tape runs intermittently. The
REC indicator in the viewfinder is on while the
camcorder is capturing the picture in the memory.
To stop recording in Continuous Trigger mode of
Manual Interval Rec
You can stop recording in Continuous Trigger mode of
Manual Interval Rec using the following two methods.
However, the tape may continue to run to record the picture
data stored in the memory at the instant the tape stopped.
Notes
ASSIGN SW <1> : ATW
ASSIGN SW <2> : OFF
TURBO SW : TURBO
DF/NDF : DF
END SEARCH : OFF
CACHE/INTVAL REC: M.INT
NUMBER OF FRAME : 1
TRIGGER INTERVAL: 1SEC
PRE-LIGHTING : OFF
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Press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the
lens.
Set the POWER switch to OFF.
Take note of the following points which are common to
Single Trigger mode and Continuous Trigger mode.
Differences are clearly noted, if any.
Time code
In Manual Interval Rec mode, the internal time code
generator runs in R-RUN mode regardless of how the F-
RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set. Also, in Continuous
Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec, the actual time of
the shooting is saved in the user bits.
Audio
Audio signals are not recorded in Manual Interval Rec
mode.
Cassette control buttons
While recording in Single Trigger mode of Manual
Interval Rec (the green TALLY indicator in the viewfinder
flashes (2 flashes/second)), you cannot use the cassette
control buttons (REW, F FWD, PLAY and STOP). Note
that the camcorder stops recording in the single trigger
mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode if you press the
EJECT button.
While recording in Continuous Trigger mode of Manual
Interval Rec (the TALLY indicator (green) flashes (4
flashes/second)), you cannot use the cassette control
buttons (EJECT, REW, F FWD, PLAY and STOP). To stop
recording, press the VTR START button or the VTR button
on the lens. However, the tape may run to record the
picture data stored in the memory before stopping the
manual interval recording.
Menu operation
In Single Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec, you cannot
change the settings of “CACHE/INTVAL REC” and
“NUMBER OF FRAME” on the FUNCTION 1 page after
the camcorder starts recording. To change the settings, stop
recording by pressing the EJECT button or setting the
POWER switch to OFF.
While recording in Continuous Trigger mode of Manual
Interval Rec, you cannot change the settings of CACHE/
INTVAL REC, NUMBER OF FRAME and TRIGGER
INTERVAL on the FUNCTION 1 page. To change these
settings, stop recording by pressing the VTR START
button or the VTR button on the lens or by setting the
POWER switch to OFF.
When the camcorder power is switched off during
recording in Manual Interval Rec mode
When you set the POWER switch to OFF, the camcorder
will switch off by itself after disc access has continued
for a few seconds to record the picture data stored in
memory.
If you remove the battery, unplug the DC cable, or cut the
power to the AC adaptor during manual interval
recording, picture data stored before recording stops (a
maximum of 10 seconds) may be lost. Take care when
changing the battery.
When tape runs out during recording in Manual
Interval Rec mode
Note that picture data (a maximum of 5 seconds) at the
instant the tape stopped is not recorded if the tape runs out
and the camcorder stops.
3-2-6 Continuous Recording on
Previous Cut
By assigning the RE-TAKE function to the ASSIGN 1
switch, you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch to position the
tape at the most recent cut, clear it and record the new cut.
For detailed information, see “5-3-5 Assigning Functions
to Assignable Switches” on page 90.
Example: After recording cut 3, clearing cut 3
and recording cut 4 after cut 2
Continuous recording the new cut after the
cut before the most recent cut
In the above example, with the camcorder in the recording
pause mode after recording the cut 3, press the RET switch
on the lens while holding the ASSIGN 1 switch down.
The camcorder automatically positions the tape at the end
point of cut 2 and turns in the recording pause mode.
Record cut 4.
Cut 4 is recorded after cut 2.
When pictures consisting of cuts recorded using the RE-
TAKE function are played back on a VTR for
professional use, the CHANNEL CONDITION
indicator, which indicates the condition of the played
back signal of the VTR, may be lit in yellow, noise may
be added to the cue audio for the first 2 or 3 seconds, or
the previously recorded timecode may be displayed for a
few seconds. To avoid this, it is recommended that you
make the first part of the cut (in the above example, cut
4) about 3 seconds longer.
Notes on Manual Interval Rec operation
Notes
Tape running direction
Cut 1 Cut 2 Cut 3
Cut 4
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Recording
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback
In the following cases, the RE-TAKE function is not
accepted. The message “INVALID OPERATION!” is
displayed on the viewfinder screen for three seconds.
1.When only one cut has been recorded
2.When the length of the recorded cuts is less than three
seconds
3.When Picture Cache is ON
The RE-TAKE function is also not accepted after
recording stops until the recording pause operation is
completed (about 1 second). The message “INVALID
OPERATION!” is displayed. In this case, the RE-
TAKE function will be accepted when you perform the
RE-TAKE operation again after the message
disappears.
3-2-7 Searching for the Last
Recorded Portion and Turning in
Recording Pause Mode (End Search
Function)
The End Search function allows the camcorder to search
for the end of the recording on the tape after the recorded
portion is rewound and played back.
To use this function, set the END SEARCH function to ON
on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu.
For detailed information on menu operation, see “5-1-2
Basic Menu Operations” on page 71.
END SEARCH function
Searching for the end of the recording and
turning in recording pause mode
To start the recording again after rewinding the recorded
tape, playing it back and stopping the camcorder, follow
the procedure.
Press the RET button on the lens.
The tape automatically runs and stops at the end of the
recording. The camcorder is in recording pause mode.
When the STOP KEY FREEZE function is set to become
active on the VTR MODE page of the MAINTENANCE
menu, the picture is frozen once you push the STOP button
during playback. To activate the end search function, push
the STOP button again to stop the camcorder and then
press the RET button on the lens.
Note
The current tape position
Searching for the end of the
recorded portion and turning
in recording pause mode
Blank portionRecorded portion
Tape running direction
52 Checking Recording and Playback
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback
3-3 Checking Recording
and Playback
By pressing the PLAY button, you can review any length
of recording in the viewfinder in black and white. There
are two other ways to review the recording.
Recording review: You can view the last 2 seconds of
the recording in the viewfinder in black and white.
Color playback: You can see the recording in color on
a color video monitor without the need for any external
adaptor.
You may also view the picture during searching by
rewinding or fast forwarding by pressing the PLAY +
REW button or PLAY + F FWD button.
See “2-3 Audio Functions” on page 18 for information
about the switches and controls used to select the audio
output signal and to adjust the audio level.
3-3-1 Checking the Last Two
Seconds of the Recording —
Recording Review
If you press the RET button on the lens while recording is
paused, the last two seconds of the recording is played
back on the viewfinder screen and the color LCD. Use this
function to check whether recording went smoothly. If you
hold the RET button down longer, at most 10 seconds of
the tape is rewound and played back. After playback, the
camcorder is ready to start recording again.
By assigning the LENS RET function to the ASSIGN 1
switch, you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch in the same way
as the RET button on the lens.
For details, see “5-3-5 Assigning Functions to Assignable
Switches” on page 90.
The recording review functions only works if the recording
you have made is at least 3 seconds long.
3-3-2 Checking the Recording on
the Color Video Monitor — Playback
in Color
Connect a color video monitor to the VIDEO OUT
connector of the camcorder. By pressing the PLAY button,
you can view the recorded picture.
When the optional CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board is
installed, you can connect a color video monitor provided
with an SDI IN connector.
Color playback
You can select either VBS or SDI as the output signal of
the VIDEO OUT connector when the CBK-SD01 is
installed.
When the CBK-SD01 is not installed, the OUTPUT
page is not displayed. The output is fixed to VBS.
For details, see “5-3-2 Selecting the Output Signals” on
page 88.
Note
Notes
DVW-970/970PColor Video monitor
VIDEO IN
connector 1)
SDI IN connector 2) VIDEO OUT connector
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 the CBK-SD01 is installed).
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Freezing a Picture During Playback
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback
3-4 Freezing a Picture
During Playback
Pressing the STOP button during playback stops playback
and freezes the picture.
The VTR MODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu
allows you to set the freeze-frame mode where you can
view the frozen picture during playback.
Performing the settings required for
freezing the picture
1
Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Settings for recording essence
marks to the system area” (page 38) to display the
VTR MODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
2
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to STOP
KEY FREEZE, then push the MENU knob.
The b mark on the left of STOP KEY FREEZE
changes to a z mark, and the z mark on the left of the
setting changes to a ? mark.
3
Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise
until the desired freeze mode appears.
The freeze mode changes in the following sequence:
OFF y FRAME y FIELD
4
Push the MENU knob.
The ? mark on the left of the setting returns to a z
mark, and the z mark on the left of STOP KEY
FREEZE returns to an b mark.
5
To end menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF
switch to OFF.
Viewing frozen pictures
1
Push the PLAY button to start playback.
2
Push the STOP button at the instant when you want to
freeze the picture.
The tape stops running and the picture is frozen.
The time code is displayed in the counter display and
the PLAY indicator flashes (one flash/second).
Changing to another mode
To cancel the freeze-frame mode for viewing the frozen
picture and change to another mode, proceed as follows:
To restart playback: Push the PLAY button.
To view the pictures shot by the camcorder: Push the
STOP button.
To rewind the tape: Push the REW button.
To fast forward the tape: Push the F FWD button.
To eject the tape: Push the EJECT button.
In the freeze-frame mode, you cannot start recording
pictures on the tape. To start recording the shot pictures
again, push the STOP button to finish playback and then
push the VTR START button.
When changing to the recording pause mode from the
freeze-frame mode by using the end-search function or
positioning function for continuous recording, push the
STOP button first, and then push the RET button.
When remotely controlling the camcorder from
an RM-B150/B750 remote control unit (not
supplied)
You can perform the same operation from an RM-B150/
B750.
Setting Contents
OFF Deactivates the freeze function.
FRAME Freezes pictures in frame mode. This
mode is effective for freezing pictures of
objects that are not moving.
FIELD Freezes pictures in field mode. This
mode is effective for freezing moving
pictures.
REC TALLY BLINK : ON
REC START BEEP : OFF
LCD DISPLAY HOLD: TIMER
LCD HOLD TIMER : 1H
REC VIDEO RATE : 50M
STBY OFF TIMER : 60MIN
STOP KEY FREEZE : OFF
?M08 VTR MODE
REC TALLY BLINK : ON
REC START BEEP : OFF
LCD DISPLAY HOLD: TIMER
LCD HOLD TIMER : 1H
REC VIDEO RATE : 50M
STBY OFF TIMER : 60MIN
STOP KEY FREEZE : OFF
M08 VTR MODE Notes
54 Setting the Stand-by off Timer During Rec-Pause
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback
3-5 Setting the Stand-by
off Timer During Rec-
Pause
The VTR SAVE/STBY switch allows you to control the
VTR power mode during pauses in recording (rec-pause)
or when stopped.
However, even in the standby mode (with the VTR SAVE/
STBY switch set to STBY), you can set the VTR in such a
way that the mode is automatically switched from the
standby mode to save mode when the tape does not run for
a preset time, using the VTR MODE page of the
MAINTENANCE menu.
1
Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Settings for recording essence
marks to the system area” (page 38) to display the
VTR MODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
2
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to STBY
OFF TIMER, then push the MENU knob.
The b mark on the left of “STBY OFF TIMER”
changes to a z mark, and the z mark on the left of the
setting changes to a ? mark.
3
Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise
until the desired STBY OFF TIMER appears.
If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or
counterclockwise, STBY OFF TIMER changes in the
following sequence: 60MIN y 30MIN y 10MIN
y y 5MIN OFF.
In order not to enter in the VTR SAVE mode, select
OFF.
To enter the VTR SAVE mode, select the desired time.
4
Press the MENU knob.
The z mark on the left of “STBY OFF TIMER”
returns to an b mark, and the ? mark to the left of the
setting returns to the z mark.
5
To end menu operations, set the MENU ON/OFF
switch to OFF.
REC TALLY BLINK : ON
REC START BEEP : OFF
LCD DISPLAY HOLD: TIMER
LCD HOLD TIMER : 1H
REC VIDEO RATE : 50M
STBY OFF TIMER : 60MIN
STOP KEY FREEZE : OFF
M08 VTR MODE
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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
Chapter
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance
4
Adjustments and
Settings for Recording
4-1 Adjusting the Black
Balance and the White
Balance
To ensure excellent image quality when using this
camcorder, conditions may require that both the black
balance and the white balance be adjusted.
Black balance adjustment
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 selector (L/M/H) values have been
changed by using the USER menu
It is not usually necessary to adjust the black balance when
using the camcorder after it has been off.
White balance adjustment
Always readjust the white balance when the lighting
conditions change.
Viewfinder screen displays
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 USER menu.
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.
4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance
To automatically adjust the black balance
In automatic black balance mode, adjustments are
performed in the following order: clamp level, black set,
and black balance. Manual black balance adjustment can
be selected from the setup menu.
Note that the automatic black balance adjustment includes
a function to correct for white flecks caused in the CCDs
by cosmic rays, in addition to the normal black balance
operation.
To adjust the black balance, proceed as follows:
1
Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to CAM.
2
Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK and release
the switch.
The switch returns to the center position, and the
adjustment is executed.
During adjustment, the following message is displayed
on the viewfinder screen.
Note
AUTO W/B BAL switch
OUTPUT/DCC switch
ABB: EXECU TING
-BL ACK S ET-
The messages change
in the following
sequence:
-BLACK SET- t
-BLACK BALANCE-
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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
The black balance adjustment ends in a few seconds
with the message ABB:OK” and the adjustment value
is automatically stored in memory.
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 fault.
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 (in display mode 2 or 3).
Possible messages are listed below.
If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the
black balance adjustment.
Keep pushing the AUTO W/B BAL to BLK until
“-BLACK SET-” appears after “-BLACK BALANCE-”
appears. If the error message occurs again, contact your
Sony service representative.
If the lens cable is not firmly connected to the LENS
connector, it may not be possible to adjust the lens iris. If
this happens, the black balance will be incorrect.
Black balance memory
Values stored in memory are held until the black balance is
next adjusted.
4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance
To automatically adjust the white balance
When you make automatic white balance adjustment, the
adjustment value obtained is saved in memory.
Proceed as follows:
1
Set the switches and selectors as shown in the figure
below.
If the setting of the GAIN selector or WHITE BAL
switch is changed, a message reporting the new setting
position appears for about 3 seconds in the setting
change and adjustment progress message display area
of the viewfinder screen.
2
Set the FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions
as follows:
Notes
Black balance adjustment error messages
Error message Meaning
ABB : NG
IRIS NOT
CLOSED
The lens iris did not close; adjustment
was impossible.
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. Adjustment
was impossible.
Note FILTER selector (outer knob) setting and CC-filter
selection
FILTER selector (outer
knob) setting
CC filter
A Cross filter
B 3200K
C 4300K
D 6300K
FILTER selector (inner knob) setting and ND-filter
selection
FILTER selector
(inner knob) setting
ND filter
1 Clear
21/4 ND
31/16 ND
41/64 ND
1) 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.
FILTER selector (step 2)
GAIN selector: Set as low as
possible.
OUTPUT/DCC switch:
CAM
WHITE BAL switch:
A or B 1)
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Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
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 (in
display mode 3).
3
Place a white test card under the same lighting
conditions as for the subject to be shot and zoom up to
it.
Alternatively, any white object such as a cloth or a wall
can be used.
The absolute minimum white area is as follows:
Make sure there are not bright spots in the rectangle.
4
Adjust the lens iris.
Manually adjusted lens: set the iris to an appropriate
setting.
Lens with automatic iris: set the automatic/manual
switch on the lens to automatic.
5
Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to WHT and then
release the switch.
The switch returns to the center position, and the
adjustment is executed.
During adjustment, the message “AWB :
EXECUTING” is displayed on the viewfinder screen
(in display mode 2 or 3).
The white balance adjustment ends in about one
second with the message shown in the following
figure, and the adjustment setting is automatically
stored in the memory (A or B) that was selected in step
1.
If the camera has a zoom lens with an automatic iris,
the iris may hunt 1) during the adjustment. To prevent
this, adjust the iris gain knob (indicated as IG, IS, or S)
on the lens.
1)Hunting
Repeated brightening and darkening of the image, resulting from
repeated response to automatic iris control.
For details, refer to the lens operation manual.
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).
Possible messages are listed below.
If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the
white balance adjustment. If the error message occurs
again, contact your Sony service representative.
Note
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.
AUTO W/B BAL switch
Note
White balance adjustment error messages
Error message Meaning
AWB : NG
LOW LEVEL
The white video level is too low.
Either open the lens iris or increase
the gain.
AWB : NG
COLOR TEMP HIGH
The color temperature is too high.
Select a suitable filter setting.
AWB : NG
COLOR TEMP LOW
The color temperature is too low.
Select a suitable filter setting.
AWB : NG
TIME LIMIT
Adjustment could not be completed
within the standard number of
attempts.
AWB : NG
POOR WHITE AREA
The white area could not be
checked.
AWB : NG
OVER LEVEL
The white video level is too high.
Either stop down the lens iris or
change the ND filter.
AWB : OK
. K
Approximate color
temperature of the
subject
58 Setting the Electronic Shutter
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
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 FILTER selector setting.
B: 3200K
C: 4300K
D: 6300K
For details about setting the white balance manually, see
“To automatically adjust the white balance” on page 56.
White balance memory
Values stored in memory are held until the white balance is
next adjusted.
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 the OPERATION menu, the
WHITE SWITCH <B> item is set to ATW,” the ATW
(Auto Tracing White) function is activated to
automatically adjust the white balance of the picture being
shot for varying lighting conditions.
4-2 Setting the Electronic
Shutter
This section describes the shutter modes that can be used
with the electronic shutter of the camcorder, and describes
the procedure for selecting the shutter speed and shutter
mode.
4-2-1 Shutter Modes
The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic
shutter and the shutter speeds that can be selected are
shown below.
Standard mode
Use this mode for shooting fast-moving subjects with little
blurring.
ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode
Use this mode for obtaining images with no horizontal
bands of noise when shooting subjects such as monitor
screens.
SLS (slow speed shutter) mode
The SLS mode can only be selected when the CCD scan
mode is set to “I (interlace scan).
Use this mode For shooting subjects in low level lighting
conditions.
You can select the shutter speed from among 1 (1/30 sec
for the DVW-970, 1/25 sec for the DVW-970P) to 8, 16
CCD scan mode Shutter speed (sec.)
I DVW-970 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000
DVW-970P 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000
PsF DVW-970 1/40, 1/60, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000
DVW-970P 1/33, 1/50, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000
24P (DVW-970 only) 1/32, 1/48, 1/96, 1/125, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000
CCD scan mode Shutter speed
I DVW-970 60.00 to 6000 Hz
DVW-970P 50.00 to 6000 Hz
PsF DVW-970 30.00 to 7000 Hz
DVW-970P 25.00 to 6000 Hz
24P (DVW-970 only) 24.00 to 5000 Hz
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Setting the Electronic Shutter
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
frames (1/2 sec for the DVW-970, 2/3 sec for the DVW-
970P).
EVS (Enhanced Vertical definition System) mode
This mode is used to improved vertical resolution.
However, the sensitivity and dynamic range are reduced.
The shutter speed is set to the same value as that currently
selected in Standard or ECS mode.
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.
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 (with the DVW-970) or 50 Hz
(with the DVW-970P). However, if the power frequency
is 50 Hz (with the DVW-970) or 60 Hz (with the DVW-
970P), setting the shutter speed to 1/100 or 1/60 can
reduce this flicker.
When a bright object is shot in EVS mode 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 mode or ECS
mode, check the shooting conditions.
You can turn on or off the EVS mode on the SW STATUS
page of the PAINT menu.
4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode
and Shutter Speed
Use the SHUTTER selector to select a shutter mode or a
standard-mode shutter speed. To set the shutter speed in
ECS or SLS mode, with the SHUTTER selector set to ON
and the ECS or SLS mode selected, use the MENU knob
for adjustment.
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.
Setting the shutter mode and the shutter
speed in standard mode
Once the shutter speed is selected, it is retained even when
the camcorder power is turned off.
1
Follow the procedure described in “5-2-2 Selecting the
Display Items” (page 79) to set the VF DISPLAY
MODE item to “2” or “3” on the VF DISP 1 page of
the USER menu.
2
Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL.
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,” “: ECS : 60.00 Hz”
3
Before the shutter setting indication disappears, push
the SHUTTER selector down to SELECT again and
repeat this until the desired mode or speed appears.
Pushing the SHUTTER selector down to SELECT
repeatedly allows you to cycle through the settings of
mode and speed preselected on the SHT ENABLE
page of the OPERATION menu.
Note that all modes and all standard-mode speeds
listed in the table on the previous page are preselected
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.)
Notes
SHUTTER selector
Standard mode
ECS mode
1/100: for the DVW-970
1/60: for the DVW-970P
SLS mode
60 Setting the Electronic Shutter
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
Setting the shutter speed in ECS mode
Proceed as follows:
1
Set the shutter speed mode to ECS.
Example of view finder screen display
for ECS setting operation
2
Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from
the front of the camera to increase the value, or
clockwise to decrease the value, until the desired
frequency appears.
The frequency range can be changed between 60.1 and
7000 Hz (DVW-970) or between 50.2 and 9000 Hz
(DVW-970P).
When the RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit is
connected
You can set the shutter speed of ECS with the rotary
encoder of the RM-B150/B750.
Setting the shutter speed in SLS mode
Proceed as follows:
1
Set the shutter speed mode to SLS.
Example of view finder screen display
for SLS setting operation
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
(DVW-970) or 1/25 second (DVW-970P)).
Changing the range of choice of shutter
mode and speed settings
You can reduce the time required to select the shutter mode
and speed by narrowing the choice of settings in advance.
This can be done by using the SHT ENABLE page of the
OPERATION menu.
Proceed as follows:
The settings selected on the SHT ENABLE page of the
OPERATION menu become invalid when the RM-B150/
B750 Remote Control Unit is connected to the camcorder.
1
Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while holding
down the MENU knob.
The TOP menu appears.
2
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to
OPERATION.
1 2
EC S:60. 00Hz
1 2
Note
SL S: 1/ 30 : 1FRA ME
MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch
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3
Press the MENU knob.
If this is the first time the OPERATION menu has been
displayed, the CONTENTS page of the OPERATION
menu appears.
If the menu has been used before, the last accessed
page appears.
4
If the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU
knob to move the b mark to “SHT ENABLE,” then
press the MENU knob to display the SHT ENABLE
page.
If a different page is displayed, turn the MENU knob
until the SHT ENABLE page appears, then press the
MENU knob to select the page.
SHT ENABLE page
(This menu display is for the DVW-970. For the DVW-
970P, “SHUTTER 1/60” is displayed instead of
“SHUTTER 1/100.”)
5
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the
shutter mode or shutter speed you want, then press the
MENU knob.
The b mark on the left of the selected item changes to
a z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting
changes to a ? mark.
6
Turn the MENU knob until “ON” appears, then press
the MENU knob.
The z mark on the left of the selected item returns to
a b mark and the ? mark on the left of the setting
returns to a z mark.
To set another mode or speed, return to step 5.
Note that only the shutter speeds set to “ON” can be
selected with the SHUTTER selector.
7
To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF
switch to OFF.
The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and
the display indicating the current status of the
camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the
viewfinder screen.
When you set “SHT DISP MODE” to “DEG” on the
FUNCTION 4 page, the shutter speed indications in
seconds (e.g. 1/100) can be changed to degrees (360 is
equivalent to shutter OFF).
Note
1 7 SH T E N ABL E
SHUTTER SLS : ON
SHUTTER ECS : ON
SHUTTER 1/100 : ON
SHUTTER 1/125 : ON
SHUTTER 1/250 : ON
SHUTTER 1/500 : ON
SHUTTER 1/1000 : ON
SHUTTER 1/2000 : ON
62 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
4-3 Changing the
Reference Value for
Automatic Iris
Adjustment
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.
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
Changing the reference value
Proceed as follows:
1
Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
If this is the first time the USER menu has been
displayed, the CONTENTS page of the USER menu
appears. If the menu has been used before, the last
accessed page appears.
2
If the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU
knob to move the b mark to AUTO IRIS, then press
the MENU knob to display the AUTO IRIS page.
If a different page is displayed, turn the MENU knob
until the AUTO IRIS page appears, then press the
MENU knob to select the page.
AUTO IRIS page
3
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to “IRIS
OVERRIDE,” then press the MENU knob.
The b mark on the left of the selected item changes to
a z mark and the z mark on the left of the setting
changes to a ? mark.
4
Turn the MENU knob untilON” appears, then press
the MENU knob.
The z mark on the left of the selected item returns to
a b mark and the ? mark on the left of the setting
returns to a z mark.
The IRIS OVERRIDE item is set to “ON” (factory
setting: OFF).
5
Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF.
The AUTO IRIS page disappears from the viewfinder
screen.
6
Turn the MENU knob to change 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 open the iris by 0.5 stop:
Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from
the front of the camera.
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 counterclockwise as seen from
the front of the camera.
Two bars (ss) appear in the upper part to the left of
the F number in the iris indication.
To stop down the iris by 0.5 stop:
Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front
of the camera.
One bar (s) appears in the lower part to the left of the
F number in the iris indication.
To stop down the iris by 1 stop:
Turn the MENU knob further clockwise as seen from
the front of the camera.
Two bars (ss) appear in the lower part to the left of
the F number in the iris indication.
U10 AUTO IRIS
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Adjusting the reference value for automatic iris adjustment
When the RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit is
connected
The IRIS control knob of the RM-B150/B750 can be used
for lens iris setting. In this case, the bar display (s) does
not appear.
Selecting the automatic iris window
Proceed as follows:
1
Follow the procedure of steps 1 and 2 described in the
previous item “Changing the reference value(page
62) to display the AUTO IRIS page.
2
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to “IRIS
WINDOW IND,then press the MENU knob.
The b mark on the left of “IRIS WINDOW IND”
changes to a z mark, and the z mark on the left of the
setting changes to a ? mark.
3
Turn the MENU knob until “ON” appears, then press
the MENU knob.
The z mark returns to a b mark, and the ? mark
returns to a z mark.
The currently selected auto iris window appears on the
screen.
If it is not necessary to display the auto iris window on
the screen, set to “OFF.
4
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to “IRIS
WINDOW, then press the MENU knob.
The b mark changes to a mark, and the z z mark
changes to a ? mark.
5
Turn the MENU knob until the desired auto iris
window appears, then press the MENU knob.
Auto iris window
The z mark on returns to a b mark and the ? mark
returns to a z mark.
If you select “VARIABLE,the following items
become effective and you can set the window of the
desired size. Set each item to the desired size.
6
Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF or close the
cover of the menu operating section.
The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and
the display indicating the current status of the
camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the
screen.
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.
In the AUTO IRIS page of the USER menu, set the CLIP
HIGH LIGHT item to “ON.
Opening the lens iris
Iris opened by 1 stop
(two bars)
Iris opened by 0.5 stop
(one bar)
Stopping down the lens iris
Iris stopped down by 1 stop
(two bars)
Iris stopped down by 0.5 stop
(one bar)
Item Setting
IRIS VAR WIDTH The width of the window
IRIS VAR HEIGHT The height of the window
IRIS VAR H POS. The position of the window in the
horizontal direction
IRIS VAR V POS. The position of the window in the
vertical direction.
The shaded parts indicate the area
where light detection occurs.
64 Adjusting the Audio Level
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
4-4 Adjusting the Audio
Level
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. You can
also adjust the audio level manually.
For the audio level of the signal to be recorded in
audio channels 3 and 4
The input levels of audio channels CH-3 and CH-4 are
automatically adjusted or fixed.
When the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch is set to CH-3/4, the
audio channel level meters display the level of the audio
signals recorded in audio channels CH-3 and CH-4. You
can select the audio input signals to be recorded for audio
channel CH-3 and 4 by using the AUDIO IN CH-3/CH-4
switches.
4-4-1 Manually Adjusting the Audio
Input Level of the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2
Connectors
Follow the procedure described below to adjust the audio
levels of the audio input from the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2
connectors, which are to be recorded in audio channels
CH-1 and CH-2.
When
1 2 and are not displayed under the audio channel
level meters, the CH-1/2/ CH-3/4 switch is set to the CH-
3/4 position. Set this switch to CH-1/2.
At the factory setting, the XLR connection automatic
detection mode of the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors is
set to OFF. If the setting has been changed to ON, start the
operation from step 2.
Start the operation from step 1 with the XLR connection
automatic detection mode set to OFF.
You can set the XLR connection automatic detection mode
on the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Manual adjustment of the audio levels
of AUDIO IN CH1/CH2
1
To adjust the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH1 or
AUDIO IN CH2 connector, set the AUDIO IN CH-1 or
AUDIO IN CH-2 switch to REAR.
To adjust both input signals, set both switches to
REAR.
2
Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) corresponding to
the channel(s) selected in step 1 to MANUAL.
3
With the LEVEL control for the channel selected in
step 1, adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to
–20 dB for a normal input volume.
The second bar from the top may turn on occasionally,
but do not allow the top bar (0 dB) to go on. If it goes
on, the audio level is too high.
Using the LEVEL controls
You can select the audio level controls to be used to adjust
the level of the audio signals input to the AUDIO IN CH1/
CH2 connectors on the AUDIO-3 page of the
MAINTENANCE menu.
Note
1
2
3
MIC LEVEL control
All bars go on.
These bars go on.
Normal input level Excessive input level
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When you have operation of the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2)
controls and MIC LEVEL control linked together, if the
MIC LEVEL control is set to 0, the audio signals on
channels 1 and 2 cannot be recorded. Check the position of
the MIC LEVEL control before adjusting the LEVEL
(CH-1/CH-2) controls.
4-4-2 Manually Adjusting the Audio
Level of the Front Microphone
You can adjust the audio level input from the front
microphone connected to the MIC IN connector, which is
to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2.
When [1] and [2] are not displayed under the audio
channel level meters, the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch is set
to the CH-3/4 position. Set this switch to CH-1/2.
If the XLR connection automatic detection mode is on,
when the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/
CH2 connectors, the camcorder detects the connection to
the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. Thus, the AUDIO
IN switches are internally reset to REAR and the audio
signals input to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors are
automatically selected.
Before adjusting the audio level of the front microphone,
confirm that no cables are connected to the AUDIO IN
CH1/CH2 connectors. Alternatively, set the REAR XLR
AUTO item to “OFF” on the AUDIO-1 page of the
MAINTENANCE menu.
To adjust the audio level of the front microphone, proceed
as follows:
Manual adjustment of the audio levels
of the front microphone
1
Set either or both of the AUDIO IN switch(es) to
FRONT as follows:
When using the front microphone input for both
channels 1 and 2: Set both AUDIO IN switches to
FRONT.
When using the front microphone input for either
channel 1 or 2: Set the AUDIO IN switch for the
desired channel to FRONT.
2
Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) for the desired
channel(s) selected in step 1 to MANUAL.
3
Turn the MIC LEVEL control, and adjust so that the
audio level meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal
input volume.
The 9 bars from the bottom among 17 bars go on
with the normal input volume.
The second top bar may turn on occasionally, but do
not allow the top bar to go on. If it goes on, the audio
level is too high.
Using the LEVEL controls
You can select the audio level controls to be used to adjust
the level of the front microphone on the AUDIO-3 page of
the MAINTENANCE menu.
At the factory
setting
Example 1 Example 2
Audio
level to
CH-1
LEVEL (CH-1)
control
MIC LEVEL
control
The MIC LEVEL
control is linked
with LEVEL (CH-1)
control.
Audio
level to
CH-2
LEVEL (CH-2)
control
MIC LEVEL
control
The MIC LEVEL
control is linked
with LEVEL (CH-2)
control.
Note
Notes
At the factory
setting
Example 1 Example 2
Audio
level to
CH-1
MIC LEVEL
control
LEVEL (CH-1)
control
The MIC LEVEL
control is linked
with LEVEL
(CH-1) control.
Audio
level to
CH-2
MIC LEVEL
control
LEVEL (CH-2)
control
The MIC LEVEL
control is linked
with LEVEL
(CH-2) control.
1
2
3
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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
When you have operation of the MIC LEVEL control and
LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls linked together, if the
LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls are set to 0, the audio
signals on channels 1 and 2 cannot be recorded. Check the
position of the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls before
adjusting the MIC LEVEL control.
4-4-3 Input level of audio channels
CH-3 and CH-4
The levels of the audio signals recorded in audio channels
CH-3 and CH-4 are automatically adjusted or fixed. You
cannot adjust them manually.
You can select the audio signal to be recorded in audio
channels CH-3 and CH-4 using the AUDIO IN CH-3 and
CH-4 switches.
To adjust the audio recording level
Set AU CH34 AGC MODE on the AUDIO-2 page of the
MAINTENANCE menu as follows:
For automatic adjustment: Set to STREO or MONO.
To fix the level: Set to OFF.
The XLR connector automatic detection function does not
affect audio signals recorded on audio channels CH-3 and
CH-4.
Audio signals to be recorded on audio channels 3 and 4
4-5 Setting the Time Data
4-5-1 Setting the Time Code
The time code setting range is from 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 to 23
: 59 : 59 : 29 (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) for the
DVW-970, and from 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 : 59 : 24 for
the DVW-970P.
To set the time code, proceed as follows:
Setting the time code
1
Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.
2
Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET.
3
Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET.
The first (leftmost) digit of time code flashes.
4
Using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons, set the time
code.
SHIFT: Selects a digit to set. Each time you press the
button, the flashing digit moves one column to the
right.
Pressing this button while holding down the HOLD
button moves the flashing digit one to the left.
ADVANCE: Increments the value of the flashing
digit.
Pressing this button while holding down the HOLD
button decrements the flashing digit.
Note
Note
F: The audio signal from the front
microphone is recorded.
F: Same as with the CH-3 switch.
R: The audio signal input to the AUDIO
IN CH1 connector is recorded.
W: The audio signal of the wireless
microphone is recorded.
R: The audio signal input to the AUDIO
IN CH2 connector is recorded.
W: Same as with the CH-3 switch.
1
4
2
3,5 CUE IN
CH-1
MIX
CH-2
RESET button
HOLD button
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To reset the time code value to 00:00:00:00
Press the RESET button.
5
Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-
RUN.
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 drop frame mode/non-drop frame mode
(only for the DVW-970)
You can select the drop frame (DF) mode or non-drop
frame (NDF) mode on the FUNCTION 1 page of the
USER menu or OPERATION menu or on the TIMECODE
page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
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 tape and record on another tape, the time code
will no longer be contiguous when you use again the
original tape for recording. In this case, to make the time
code consecutive, proceed as follows:
1
Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to REGEN.
2
Use the PLAY buttons to play back.
3
Watching the playback, find the point of the previous
recording on the tape from which you wish to continue
recording, and press the STOP button.
4
Press the RET button on the lens.
This reads the previous recording and synchronizes the
internal time code generator, thus allowing the new
time code recorded to follow on consecutively.
4-5-2 Saving the Actual Time in the
Time Code
Setting the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to CLOCK
saves the actual time in the time code.
When it is necessary to set the actual time, use the TIME/
DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu.
For details, see “5-3-6 Setting the Date/Time of the
Internal Clock” on page 92.
4-5-3 Setting 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 set the user bits, proceed as follows:
Setting the user bits
1
Set the DISPLAY switch to DATA.
2
Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET.
3
Set the DATA DISPLAY switch to U-BIT.
4
Set the user bits by using the SHIFT and ADVANCE
buttons.
SHIFT: Selects a digit to set. Each time you press the
button, the flashing digit moves one column to the
right. Pressing this button while holding down the
HOLD button moves the flashing digit one to the
left.
ADVANCE: Increments the value of the flashing
digit. Pressing this button while holding down the
HOLD button decrements the flashing digit.
Hexadecimal digits A to F are displayed as follows:
To reset the user bit data to 00:00:00:00
Press the RESET button.
Hexadecimal A B C D E F
Display A b C d E F
1
4
2,5
3
CUE IN
CH-1
MIX
CH-2
RESET button
HOLD button
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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
5
Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-
RUN, corresponding to the desired operating mode for
the time code generator.
The set user bit data will be recorded for both LTC and
VITC.
To store the user bit setting in memory
The user bit setting (apart from the real time) is
automatically retained in memory even when the power is
turned off.
4-5-4 Synchronizing the Time Code
You can synchronize the internal time code generator of
this camcorder with an external generator for the
regeneration of an external time code. You can also
synchronize the time code generators of other camcorders/
VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder.
Connections for time code
synchronization
Connect both the reference video signal and the external
time code as illustrated below.
Procedure for time code synchronization
To synchronize the time code, proceed as follows:
Synchronizing the time code
1
Turn on the POWER switch.
2
Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET.
3
Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN.
4
Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.
5
Supply a time code signal and a reference video signal
complying with the SMPTE (for the DVW-970) or
EBU (for the DVW-970P) standard and in proper
phase relationship, to the TC IN connector and to the
GENLOCK IN connector, respectively.
Example 1: Synchronizing with an external time code
1) Set GENLOCK to ON on the GENLOCK page of the
MAINTENANCE menu, if GENLOCK is set to OFF.
GENLOCK IN 1) Reference video signal
TC IN External time code
Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders
for time code synchronization
1) Set GENLOCK to ON on the GENLOCK page of the
MAINTENANCE menu, if GENLOCK is set to OFF.
TEST OUT
To another camcorder to be synchronized
TC OUT
Reference camcorder
TC IN
GENLOCK IN 1)
TC OUT
TEST OUT
GENLOCK IN 1)
TC IN
TC OUT
TEST OUT
1
2
4
3
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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.
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.
When the GENLOCK ON/OFF 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” on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE
menu.
User bit settings during time code
synchronization
When the time code is synchronized, only the time data is
synchronized with the external time code value. Therefore,
the user bits can have their own settings for each
camcorder.
To synchronize the user bits with external user bit data, set
the EXT-LK UBIT item on the TIME CODE page of the
MAINTENANCE menu to “EXT.
To release the time code synchronization
First disconnect the external time code, then set the F-
RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.
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.
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.
Notes
70 Menu Organization and Operation
Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings
Chapter
5
Menu Displays and
Detailed Settings
5-1 Menu Organization
and Operation
5-1-1 Menu Organization
The following shows the organization of menus that you
can use to make various settings and adjustments.
1) In this manual, the USER menu consisting of items and pages registered at
the factory is used. You use the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu to add
or delete pages according to how the camcorder is being used.
2) This menu appears only when the CBK-SD01 is installed.
For details, see “5-1-3 Editing the USER Menu” on page
73.
TOP menu
The menus of the camcorder are composed of submenus
classified into categories according to the frequency of use,
purpose of use and so on. The TOP menu allows you to
select the desired submenus.
To display the TOP menu screen
While holding down the MENU knob, set the MENU ON/
OFF switch from the OFF position to the ON position.
Depending on the internal switch settings, display of the
TOP menu may be disabled.
For details, ask your Sony service representative.
Submenus selected in the TOP menu
These are the following menus.
USER menu
This menu includes monitor output settings, viewfinder
settings, and commonly used functions. This menu is
normally displayed when the MENU ON/OFF switch is
changed to ON.
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu
This menu allows you to add pages to or delete pages from
the USER menu to suit your needs.
ALL menu
This menu contains all items of the OPERATION menu,
PAINT menu, MAINTENANCE menu, FILE menu and
DIAGNOSIS menu.
OPERATION menu
This menu contains items for changing settings according
to conditions related to the subject when the camcorder is
being operated.
TOP menu
USER submenu 1) OUTPUT page 2)
TEST OUT page
FUNCTION 1 page
VF DISP 1 page
VF DISP 2 page
! LED page
MARKER 1 page
GAIN SW page
VF SETTING page
AUTO IRIS page
SHOT ID page
SHOT DISP page
SET STATUS page
LENS FILE page
USER FILE page
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE submenu
ALL submenu
OPERATION submenu
PAINT submenu
MAINTENANCE submenu
FILE submenu
DIAGNOSIS submenu
Just as with the USER
submenu, each submenu
is composed of pages. On
these pages you can
make various settings
and adjustments. Some
pages have a window for
more settings. This
manual refers to these
submenus as the menu.
Note
<TOP MENU>
U S ER
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE
A L L
OPERATION
P AIN T
MAINTENANCE
F ILE
DIAGNOSIS
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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 panel or master
setup unit to set the items on this menu, this menu is
effective when using the camcorder by itself outdoors.
MAINTENANCE menu
This menu contains items for performing camera
maintenance operations, such as changing the system or
using infrequently used “paint” items.
FILE menu
This menu is for performing file operations, such as
writing the reference file.
DIAGNOSIS menu
This menu enables you to confirm the VTR status or
identify a failed circuit board.
Returning to the TOP menu from other
menus
There are two methods.
Align the b mark with “TOP” at the top right of the
menu page, and press the MENU knob.
Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch down to the
ESCAPE position repeatedly until the TOP menu
appears.
5-1-2 Basic Menu Operations
When you open the cover of the menu operating section,
the MENU ON/OFF switch appears. If the MENU ON/
OFF switch is set to ON, the menu is displayed on the
viewfinder screen. Closing the cover automatically sets the
MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF.
Controls used for the basic use of the menu operations
This section explains operations on the USER menu. But
the operations are the same as those on menus other than
the USER menu. Also, if the optional extension boards are
not installed in your camcorder, some items on the USER
menu pages are not displayed.
Proceed as follows:
1
Switch the MENU ON/OFF switch from OFF to ON.
A USER menu page normally appears.
(For the DVW-970P, the DF/NDF item is not included.)
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.
1Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the
desired page number.
CANCEL/PRST/
ESCAPE switch
MENU ON/OFF switch
MENU knob
Cover of the menu
operating section
U03 FUNCTION1
CACHE/INTVAL REC
T U RBO SW T U RBO
Example:
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2Press the MENU knob.
The selected page is displayed.
Go to step 4.
2
Turn the MENU knob until the desired page appears.
3
Press the MENU knob.
A b mark appears on the left of the item currently
selected on the page.
4
Turn the move MENU knob to move the b mark to the
desired item.
Turning the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen
from the front of the camera moves the b mark up
continuously.
Turning the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the
front of the camera moves the b mark down
continuously.
5
Press the MENU knob.
The b mark on the left of the selected item changes to
a z mark, and the z mark on the left of the setting
changes to a ? mark.
6
Turn the MENU knob to change the setting.
To increase a setting value
Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from
the front of the camera.
To decrease a setting value
Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front
of the camera.
As turning the MENU knob, the setting increases or
decreases one step by one step.
If you turn the knob quickly, the numeric value
changes rapidly. If you turn it slowly, you can make
minute adjustments.
To toggle a setting on or off
Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise.
Each turning operation of the knob toggles the ON and
OFF settings.
To cancel the setting/to reset the setting to the initial
setting
You can cancel the setting and reset it to its initial value
(one set at the factory, or preset value) by pushing the
CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/
PRST before pushing the MENU knob in step 7.
When the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch is set to
CANCEL/PRST, the message CANCEL? appears. To
cancel the previous setting, push the CANCEL/PRST/
ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST again.
To reset the setting to the initial value, push the
CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST
a third time. The message PRESET? appears. To reset
to the initial setting, push the CANCEL/PRST/
ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST once more.
The action of the CANCEL/PRST function differs for
some setting items. Some items are only affected by
PRST. Check the setting procedure for each item for
more information.
To interrupt changing the settings
By setting the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, the
menu disappears from the screen. By setting the
MENU ON/OFF switch to ON again, the values that
were displayed when you interrupted the setting
operations will reappear so you can continue making
settings.
7
Press the MENU knob.
The z mark returns to a b mark, and the ? mark
returns to a z mark. The setting is confirmed.
8
To continue setting other items in the same page,
repeat steps from 4 to 7.
To move to another page
Proceed as follows:
1
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the page
number, then press the MENU knob.
If the
b mark is placed at a position other than the page
01.OUTPUT
02.TEST OUT
03.FUNCTION1
04.VF DISP 1
05.VF DISP 2
06.`!'LED
07.MARKER
08 . GAI N SW
09.VF SETTING
10.AUTO IRIS
This indicates that the
menu screen can be
scrolled downwards.
b mark
This indicates that the
menu screen can be
scrolled upwards.
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1Turn the MENU knob until the page that has the
desired items appears, then press the MENU knob.
2Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the
desired item, then press the MENU knob.
The USER 2 EDIT page appears again, displaying the
newly added item.
7
Add the remaining items by repeating steps 4 to 6.
You can add up to 10 items on one page.
To delete items from a page by using the
CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch
You can delete items from any of the USER 1 EDIT to
USER 19 EDIT pages.
Proceed as follows:
1
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the item
to be deleted.
2
Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to
CANCEL/PRST.
The message “PRESET DATA OK?” appears.
3
Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to
CANCEL/PRST again.
The item is deleted.
To delete items from a page by using the menu
Proceed as follows:
1
Move the b mark to the item to be deleted, and press
the MENU knob.
The EDIT FUNCTION page appears.
2
Select DELETE,and press the MENU knob.
The previously displayed page appears again, and the
message “DELETE OK? YES b NO” appears at the
upper right.
3
To delete, turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to
“YES,” and press the MENU knob.
To change the order of the items on a page
Proceed as follows:
1
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the item
to be replaced, then press the MENU knob.
The EDIT FUNCTION page appears.
2
Select MOVE, then press the MENU knob.
The previously displayed page appears again.
3
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the
position where you want to move the item, then press
the MENU knob.
The item selected in step 1 moves to the position that
you selected in step 3.
In the above example, “MASTER BLACK” is moved
to the top and the other items are moved down one line.
To insert a blank line
You can insert a blank line above the selected item.
Proceed as follows:
1
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the item
above which you want to insert a blank line.
The EDIT FUNCTION page appears.
2
Select “BLANK,and press the MENU knob.
The previously displayed page appears again, and a
blank line is inserted above the specified item.
You cannot insert a blank line on a page where 10 items
have already been registered.
Adding/deleting/replacing pages
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 add a page
Proceed as follows:
1
While holding down the MENU knob, move the
MENU ON/OFF switch from the OFF position to the
ON position.
The TOP menu appears.
2
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark 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 of the
menu appears. If the menu has been used before, the
last accessed page appears.
Note
E 0 2 US ER 1 ED IT
WHITE<B>CH : AWB
TEST OUT MENU : OFF
OFFSET WHITE <A>: OFF
WARM COOL <A>: 3200
COLOR FINE <A>: 0
MASTER BLACK : 0
TOP
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If the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU
knob to move the b mark to EDIT PAGE,then press
the MENU knob to display the EDIT PAGE screen.
If a different page is displayed, turn the MENU knob
until the EDIT PAGE screen appears, then press the
MENU knob to select the page.
EDIT PAGE
4
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to where
you want to add the page, then press the MENU knob.
The EDIT FUNCTION display appears.
5
Select INSERT, and press the MENU knob.
The selection screen appears.
6
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the
desired page, then press the MENU knob.
This adds the number and name of the selected page
above the item selected in step 4.
To cancel adding a page
Before pressing the MENU knob in step 6, turn the MENU
knob to move the b mark to “ESC” at the top right of the
screen, then press the MENU knob.
The EDIT PAGE screen appears again.
To delete a page by using the CANCEL/PRST /
ESCAPE switch
Proceed as follows:
1
Open the EDIT PAGE and turn the MENU knob to
move the b mark to the page to be deleted.
2
Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to
CANCEL/PRST.
The message “DELETE PAGE OK?” appears.
3
Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to
CANCEL/PRST again.
In the above example, the VF DISP 1 page is deleted.
To delete a page by using the menu
Proceed as follows:
1
On the EDIT PAGE screen of the USER MENU
CUSTOMIZE menu, move the b mark to the page to
be deleted, and press the MENU knob.
The EDIT FUNCTION page appears.
2
Select DELETE, and press the MENU knob.
The previously displayed page appears again, and the
message “DELETE OK?” appears at the upper right.
3
To delete, turn the menu knob to move the b mark to
“YES,and press the MENU knob.
To change the order of pages
Proceed as follows:
1
Display the EDIT PAGE screen of the USER MENU
CUSTOMIZE menu. Turn the MENU knob to move
the b mark to the page that you want to move.
The EDIT FUNCTION page appears.
2
Select MOVE, then press the MENU knob.
The EDIT PAGE screen appears again.
3
Turn MENU knob to move the b mark to the position
to where you want to move the page selected in step 1.
4
Press the MENU knob.
E 0 1 E DIT PA G E
0 1 .OU T PUT
02.TEST OUT
03.FUNCTION 1
04.VF DISP 1
05.VF DISP 2
0 6 .'! ' LED
07.MARKER 1
08.GAIN SW
09.VF SETTING
10.AUTO IRIS
TOP
EDIT FUNCTION
I N SER T
M O VE
D E LET E
B L ANK
ESC
CONTENTS
01.USER PAGE 1
02.USER PAGE 2
03.USER PAGE 3
04.USER PAGE 4
05.USER PAGE 5
06.USER PAGE 6
07.USER PAGE 7
08.USER PAGE 8
09.USER PAGE 9
ESC
E 0 1 E DIT PA G E
DE LET E PA G E O K ?
0 1 .OU T PUT
02.TEST OUT
03.FUNCTION 1
04.VF DISP 1
0 5 .VF DIS P 2
0 6 .'! ' LED
07.MARKER 1
08.GAIN SW
09.VF SETTING
10.AUTO IRIS
E 0 1 E DIT PA G E
P USH TO PAG E IN SER T
0 1 .OU T PUT
02.TEST OUT
03.FUNCTION 1
04.VF DISP 1
0 5 .'! ' LED
06.MARKER 1
07.GAIN SW
08.VF SETTING
09.AUTO IRIS
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Proceed as follows:
1
Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The last accessed menu page appears on the
viewfinder screen.
2
Turn the MENU knob until the VF SETTING page
appears, and press the MENU knob to select the page
The current setting of each item appears on the right of
the item.
VF SETTING page
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 toAUTO,” this is linked to the
16:9/4:3 selection on the FORMAT page.
3
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the item
you want to set, and press the MENU knob.
The b mark on the left of the selected item changes to
a z mark, and the z mark on the left of the setting
changes to a ? mark.
4
Turn the MENU knob to change the setting, and press
the MENU knob.
The z mark returns to a b mark, and the ? mark
returns to a z mark.
5
To continue setting other items, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6
To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF
switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating
section.
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.
5-2-6 Recording Shot Data
Superimposed on the Color Bars
In the SHOT DISP page of the USER 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 DATA page is recorded superimposed on the
picture.
Proceed as follows:
1
Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The last accessed menu page appears on the
viewfinder screen.
2
Turn the MENU knob until the SHOT DISP page
appears, and press the MENU knob to select the page.
The current setting of each item appears on the right of
the item.
Item Description
ZEBRA Turns the zebra display on or off. 1)
ZEBRA SELECT Selects ZEBRA 1, ZEBRA 2 or
BOTH.
ZEBRA 1 DET. LVL Adjusts the level of the zebra 1
(factory setting: 70%) display.
ZEBRA 1 APT. LVL Adjusts the aperture level of the
zebra 1 display (1 to 10 to 20).
ZEBRA 2 DET. LVL Adjusts the level of the zebra 2
(factory setting: 100%) display.
VF DETAIL LEVEL Adjusts the sharpness of the
viewfinder. 2)
Turns the VF detail function on or
off and adjusts the level.
VF ASPECT Selects the viewfinder aspect ratio
(AUTO/16:9). 3)
CANCEL/PRST /
ESCAPE switch
MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch
U 0 9 VF SE T TIN G
Z E BRA : OF F
Z E BRA SEL ECT : 1
ZEBRA1 DET.LEVEL: 70%
ZEBRA1 APT.LEVEL: 10%
ZEBRA2 DET.LEVEL: 100%
VF DETAIL LEVEL : OFF
V F AS P ECT : AUT O
CANCEL/PRST/
ESCAPE switch
MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch
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SHOT DISP page
1) To carry out superimposed recording, select the SHOT ID number (1
to 4). Not to carry out superimposed recording, select “OFF.
3
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the item
you want to set, and press MENU knob.
The b mark on the left of the selected item changes to
a z mark, and the z mark on the left of the setting
changes to a ? mark.
4
Turn the MENU knob to select whether or not to
record the selected item superimposed on the color
bars, and press the MENU knob.
The z mark on returns to a b mark, and the ? mark
returns to a z mark.
5
To continue setting other items, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6
To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF
switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating
section.
Carrying 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.
5-2-7 Setting the Shot ID
On the SHOT ID page of the USER menu, you can set a
shot ID of up to 12 alphanumeric characters, spaces, and
symbols.
When the OUTPUT/DCC switch is set to BARS, DCC
OFF, this shot ID is output with the color bar signal. The
shot ID comprises ID1 to ID4, and the setting can be
changed using the SHOT DISP page of the USER menu.
You can select the SHOT ID to be recorded superimposed
on the color bars on the SHOT DISP page.
When the menu is displayed, the shot ID is not displayed
even if the color bar signal is output.
To set the shot ID, proceed as follows:
1
Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The last accessed menu page appears on the screen.
2
Turn the MENU knob until the SHOT ID page
appears, and press the MENU knob to select the page.
SHOT ID page
3
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the ID
(one of ID-1 to ID-4) you want to set, and press the
MENU knob.
A x mark appears over the first character position in
the string, and characters can now be input.
Item Description
SHOT DATE Selects whether or not the shot date is
superimposed (ON or OFF).
SHOT TIME Selects whether or not shot time is
superimposed (ON or OFF).
SHOT MODEL
NAME
Selects whether or not the model name
is superimposed (ON or OFF).
SHOT SERIAL
NO
Selects whether or not the serial
number is superimposed (ON or OFF).
SHOT ID SEL Selects whether or not the shot ID set
on the SHOT ID 1) page is
superimposed (1 to 4 or OFF).
SHOT 16:9 ID Selects whether or not the 16:9 mode
indicator is superimposed (ON or OFF).
SHOT BLINK
CHARA
Selects whether or not the blinking * is
superimposed (ON or OFF).
SHOT DATE : OFF
SHOT TIME : OFF
SHOT MODEL NAME : OFF
SHOT SERIAL NO : OFF
SHOT ID SEL : OFF
SHOT 16:9 ID : OFF
SHOT BLINK CHARA: OFF
U 1 2 SH OT D ISP
Note
CANCEL/PRST /
ESCAPE switch
MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch
U 1 1 SH OT I D
I D -1 :
sss s ssss ssss
I D -2 :
sss s ssss ssss
I D -3 :
sss s ssss ssss
I D -4 :
sss s ssss ssss
TOP
I D -1 : ?
x
I D -2 :
sss s ssss ssss
I D -3 :
sss s ssss ssss
I D -4 :
sss s ssss ssss
!#$%&'()*+,-./012345678
9:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
QRSTUVWXYZ[Y]abcdefghijk
lmnopqrstuvwxyz~
IN S DE L RE T ESC EN D
U 1 1 SH OT I D TO P
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4
Enter or change the shot ID.
When you are entering the whole shot ID, go to step
2.
1Turn the MENU knob to move the x mark to the
character which you want to change, then press the
MENU knob.
A character table appears.
2Turn the MENU knob until the x mark moves to
the character position that you want to select, then
press the MENU knob.
5
Repeat step 4 for each of the remaining characters.
6
When the input is complete, turn the MENU knob to
move the x mark over “END,” then press the MENU
knob.
This ends the input, and returns to the original SHOT
ID page.
To insert a space
Proceed as follows:
1
In step 4 above, move the x mark over “INS,” and
press the MENU knob.
2
Move the x mark over “RET,” then press the MENU
knob.
To delete a character
In step 4 of the procedure for setting the shot ID, move the
x mark over “DEL,” and press the MENU knob.
This deletes the character under the x mark in the shot ID
row.
To cancel deleting the character, move the x mark over
“RET,and press the MENU knob.
To cancel entering or changing shot ID
Before executing step 6 of the procedure for setting the
shot ID, move the b mark to “ESC” at the top right of the
screen, then press the MENU knob or push the CANCEL/
PRST / ESCAPE switch down to ESCAPE.
This cancels all changes, and returns to the SHOT ID page.
5-2-8 Displaying the Status
Confirmation Windows
You can confirm the settings or status of the camcorder on
the screen by displaying the following three windows.
ABNORMAL <!> window
FUNCTION window
AUDIO STATUS window
Indications on the windows
ABNORMAL <!> window
This window allows you to confirm why the (warning)
indicator lights.
You can use the '!' LED page of the USER menu to set
whether or not the (warning) indicator lights.
U 1 1 SH OT I D
I D -1 : ?
x
I D -2 :
sss s ssss ssss
I D -3 :
sss s ssss ssss
I D -4 :
sss s ssss ssss
!#$%&'()*+,-./012345678
9:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
QRSTUVWXYZ[Y]abcdefghijk
lmnopqrstuvwxyz~
IN S DE L RE T ESC EN D
TOP
I D -1 : ? +
I D -2 :
sss s ssss ssss
I D -3 :
sss s ssss ssss
I D -4 :
sss s ssss ssss
!#$%&'()*+,-./012345678
9:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
QRSTUVWXYZ[Y]abcdefghijk
lmnopqrstuvwxyz~
IN S DE L RE T ESC EN D
U 1 1 SH OT I D TO P
Example: To input “+”
U 1 1 SH OT I D
I D -1 : CM 015
I D -2 :
sss s ssss ssss
I D -3 :
sss s ssss ssss
I D -4 :
sss s ssss ssss
!#$%&'()*+,-./012345678
9:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
QRSTUVWXYZ[Y]abcdefghijk
lmnopqrstuvwxyz~
INS D E L R E T ES C EN D
TOP
Move the x mark
over “INS.
U 1 1 SH OT I D
I D -1 : CM 01 5
I D -2 :
sss s ssss ssss
I D -3 :
sss s ssss ssss
I D -4 :
sss s ssss ssss
!#$%&'()*+,-./012345678
9:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
QRSTUVWXYZ[Y]abcdefghijk
lmnopqrstuvwxyz~
INS D E L R E T ES C EN D
TOP
Space inserted
ABNORMAL<!>
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!GAIN : ON 3dB
!SHUTTER : ON OFF
WHT PRESET : ON WB
ATW RUN : ON OFF
EXTENDER : ON OFF
!FILTER : OFF 1B
OVERRIDE : ON O
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FUNCTION window
This window allows you to confirm the assigned function
of the ASSIGN 1/2 switches, ON/OFF of the Picture
Cache function, and ON/OFF of the output of the VIDEO
OUT connector.
AUDIO STATUS window
This window allows you to confirm the following items
related to audio.
DF/NDF setting (only for the DVW-970)
Type of input signal to audio channels 1 to 4
Input level of audio channels 1 to 4
You can use the SET STATUS page of the USER menu to
set whether or not the status confirmation windows are
displayed.
Displaying the status confirmation
windows
You can use the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch as the
STATUS ON/SEL / OFF switch when the MENU ON/OFF
switch is set to OFF (when the cover of the menu operating
section is closed, OFF is automatically selected).
Disabling display of the status
confirmation windows
Proceed as follows:
1
Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The last accessed menu page appears on the
viewfinder screen.
2
Turn the MENU knob until the SET STATUS page
appears, and press the MENU knob to select the page.
The current setting of each item appears on the right of
the item.
SET STATUS page
FUNCTION
FO R MAT : I
ASSIGN<1> ATW <2> OFF
<T>TURBO
ZEBRA :OFF SELECT: 1
DET 70% APT: 10%
D E T2 1 00%
P.CACHE : OFF: 0SEC
- Actual State ---------
REAR BNC:OFF
AUDIO STATUS
DF
CH1:FRONT CH3:WIRELES
CH2:REAR CH4:WIRELES
CH 1 :
CH 2 :
CH 3 :
CH 4 :
Item Description
STATUS
ABNORMAL
Selects whether or not the ABNORMAL
window is displayed (ON or OFF).
STATUS
FUNCTION
Selects whether or not the FUNCTION
window is displayed (ON or OFF).
STATUS
AUDIO
Selects whether or not the STATUS
AUDIO window is displayed (ON or
OFF).
By pushing the STATUS ON/SEL / OFF
switch up to ON/SEL, the confirmation
window appears.
Each time you push this switch up to
ON/SEL, the window switches. After 10
seconds, the window disappears
automatically.
To make the window disappear
promptly after displaying the window,
push this switch down to OFF.
U 1 3 SE T S T ATU S
STATUS ABNORMAL : ON
STATUS FUNCTION : ON
S T ATU S AU DIO : O N
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3
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the item
you want to set, and press MENU knob.
The b mark on the left of the selected item changes to
a z mark, and the z mark on the left of the setting
changes to a ? mark.
4
Turn the MENU knob to select whether or not to
display the selected window, then press the MENU
knob.
The z mark returns to a
b mark, and the ? mark
returns to a z mark.
5
To continue setting other windows, repeat steps 3 and
4.
6
To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF
switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating
section.
5-2-9 Confirming the Image of the
Return Video Signal in the
Viewfinder
You can set whether or not to see the image of the return
video signal in the viewfinder, using the GENLOCK page
of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Proceed as follows:
1
Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while holding
down the MENU knob.
The TOP menu appears.
2
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to
“MAINTENANCE, then press the MENU knob.
If this is the first time the MAINTENANCE menu has
been displayed, the CONTENTS page of the
MAINTENANCE menu appears.
If the menu has been used before, the last accessed
page appears.
3
If the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU
knob to move the b mark to “GENLOCK, then press
the MENU knob to display the GENLOCK page.
If a different page is displayed, turn the MENU knob
until the GENLOCK page appears, then press the
MENU knob to select the page.
The current setting of each item appears on the right of
the item.
GENLOCK page
4
Carry out setting operations as follows:
1Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to
“GENLOCK,” and press the MENU knob.
The b mark on the left of GENLOCK” changes to
a z mark, and the z mark on the left of the
GENLOCK setting changes to a ? mark.
2Turn the MENU knob until “OFF” appears, then
press the MENU knob.
The z mark returns to a b mark, and the ? mark
returns to a z mark, and the setting is executed.
3Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to
“RETURN VIDEO,” and press the MENU knob.
The b mark changes to a z z mark, and the mark
changes to a ? mark.
4Turn the MENU knob until “ON” appears, then
press the MENU knob.
The z mark returns to a b mark, and the ? mark
returns to a z mark, and the setting is executed.
5
To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF
switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating
section.
To see the image of the return video signal on the
viewfinder screen
Hold down the RET switch on the lens. The image of the
return video signal input to the GENLOCK IN connector
is displayed on the viewfinder screen while you are
holding down the RET switch.
When the return video function is assigned to the ASSIGN
1 switch, you can see the image of the return video signal
on the viewfinder screen while you are holding down the
ASSIGN 1 switch even if the RETURN VIDEO item is set
to “OFF” on the GENLOCK page of the
MAINTENANCE menu.
When no signal is input to the GENLOCK IN connector,
the image is not changed even if you hold down the RET
switch on the lens.
Note
M 1 6 GE NLO C K
GENLOCK : ON
RETURN VIDEO : OFF
GL H PHASE : 0
GL SC PHASE : 0
GL SC 0/180 SEL : 180
98 Adjustments and Settings from Menus
Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings
Example: In the case of Japan
For Japan, if the country code is JP, it is 2 bytes, if JPN, it
is 3 bytes.
Thus, enter the following:
JP_ _
or
JPN _
where _ represents a space.
ORGANIZATION (organization code)
When you select this item, the character table appears.
(Refer to COUNTRY CODE above.)
Enter an abbreviated 4-byte alphanumeric string for the
organization code.
There are no problems in recording or playing back audio-
video signals, if ORGANIZATION is not set.
Organization codes must be acquired by applying to the
SMPTE registration office. When no organization code has
been acquired, it is forbidden to enter an arbitrary string.
As a rule, the code “00” must be entered. Freelance
operators who do not belong to an origination should enter
“~.
USER CODE
When you select this item, the USER CODE window
appears.
(Refer to the COUNTRY CODE window above.)
Enter the 4-byte alphanumeric strings for user
identification.
The user code is registered with each organization locally.
It is usually not centrally registered.
When the user code is less than 4 bytes, enter the user code
from the beginning of the 4 bytes and enter the space
character (20h) in the remaining strings.
This user code is determined by the organization. The
methods used depend on the organization.
User bits cannot be entered when no organization code has
been entered.
INSTANCE NO.
Select the method for generating the numbers to be used to
identify the original video images.
RND: Random
GEN: Generation (number of times of copy)
Ask the system administrator for selection.
TIME ZONE
When you select this item, the TIME ZONE window
appears.
The UTC is calculated based on the local time, using the
time zone. If the time zone is not set, the UTC is not
recorded correctly.
Set the time difference from UTC. When setting the
summer time or daylight savings time, change the code to
one which will advance the time by 1 hour.
When you change the time zone, adjust the built-in clock
to local time and turn the power of the camcorder off and
then the power on again.
MACHINE
An identification number specific to the machine is
displayed. This number cannot be set or modified by users.
Note
Note
Note
TIME ZONE ESC
00.UTC GREENWICH
01.UTC-01:00 AZORES
02.UTC-02:00 M-ATRANTIC
03.UTC-03:00 ARZENTINE
04.UTC-04:00 HALIFAX
05.UTC-05:00 NEW YORK
06.UTC-06:00 CHICAGO
07.UTC-07:00 DENVER
08.UTC-08:00 LOSANGELES
09.UTC-09:00 ALASKA
100 Saving and Loading User Files
Chapter 6 Saving and Loading User Setting Data
Chapter
6
Saving and Loading User
Setting Data
6-1 Saving and Loading
User Files
The camcorder is equipped with a “Memory Stick” drive,
which enables you to save user files, scene files, lens files,
reference files and ALL files. You can load these files
from the “Memory Stick” for immediate recall of a
particular setting configuration.
When a menu page is displayed, you can set up the
camcorder so that inserting a “Memory Stick”
automatically jumps to the appropriate file-related menu
page.
For details about scene files, see “6-2 Saving and Loading
Scene Files” on page 104.
For details of the function for jumping to the appropriate
file-related menu page, see 6-3 Jumping to a File-Related
Menu Page When Inserting a Memory Stick”” on page
108.
“Memory Sticks” usable with this camcorder
With this camcorder, you can use Memory Sticks” whose
capacity does not exceed 128 MB.
For details, see “Memory Stick” in “Specifications” on
page 133.
6-1-1 Handling the “Memory Stick
The “Memory Stickcan be inserted to or removed from
the camcorder with the power turned on or off.
Inserting the “Memory Stick”
Proceed as follows:
1
Push the MEMORY STICK OPEN button.
The cover of the “Memory Stick” compartment opens.
2
Hold the “Memory Stick” with the notch facing
downward and the label side facing toward you, and
insert the “Memory Stickinto the “Memory Stick
insertion slot until it clicks into place. Then, close the
cover.
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
Stickinto the slot. Confirm the direction of the notch and
arrow on the “Memory Stickbefore inserting the
“Memory Stick,and then try inserting it again.
Removing the “Memory Stick”
Press the MEMORY STICK OPEN button to open the
cover of the “Memory Stick” compartment.
Push the eject button after confirming that the ACCESS
indicator is not lit. The “Memory Stickpops out.
Note
MEMORY STICK OPEN button
Label side of “Memory Stick
102 Saving and Loading User Files
Chapter 6 Saving and Loading User Setting Data
When a ? appears on the left of “P00” at the top left of
the page, you can change the page. 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.
4
Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains
the desired file number appears, and press the MENU
knob.
5
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the
desired file number, and press the MENU knob.
The message “SAVE OK? YES b NO” appears.
6
To carry out the save, move the b mark to YES” and
press the MENU knob.
To cancel, press the MENU knob leaving the
b mark
pointing to “NO.
The ACCESS indicator lights.
When the saving is completed, the message
“COMPLETE” appears and the ACCESS indicator
goes off.
If no “Memory Stick” has been inserted, the message
“NO MEMORY STICK” will appear. Insert a
“Memory Stick.
If you select a file number where data has already
been saved
The message “OVERWRITE OK? YES b NO”
appears. In this case, the
b mark appears on the left of
“NO,” which is flashing.
To stop overwriting, press the MENU knob.
To overwrite, move the b mark to “YES” and press
the MENU knob.
You can select the information displayed on each
USER SAVE or USER LOAD page by changing the
DISPLAY MODE setting.
For details, see “Selecting the display contents” on
page 103.
7
To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF
switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating
section.
The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen, and
the display indicating the current status of the
camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the
screen.
USER menu settings to be saved in the “Memory
Stick”
Settings for items on all pages of the USER menu are saved
in the “Memory Stick” as a user file. However, you can
select the items which are not to be saved in the “Memory
Stick.
Use the items LOAD CUSTOM DATA, LOAD OUT OF
USER, BEFORE FILE PAGE and USER LOAD WHITE
on the USER FILE2 page of the FILE menu.
If data cannot be saved
If one of the following error messages appears during or
after the save operation, then the data was not saved.
Setting 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 aMemory Stick,” the file ID is
saved to the “Memory Stick” together with the data.
Set the file ID before saving data in the “Memory Stick.
Otherwise, the file ID is not saved with the other data.
Proceed as follows:
?P 0 0 US ER S AVE
D I SPL A Y M ODE : AL L
001.NEW FILE
002.NEW FILE
003.NEW FILE
004.NEW FILE
005.NEW FILE
ESC
P 0 0 US ER S AVE
D I SPL A Y M ODE : AL L
001.NEW FILE
002.NEW FILE
003.NEW FILE
004.NEW FILE
005.NEW FILE
ESC
P 0 0 US ER S AVE
SAVE OK? YES NO
DISPLAY MODE : ALL
001.NEW FILE
002.NEW FILE
003.NEW FILE
004.NEW FILE
005.NEW FILE
ESC
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.
Data save error messages
Error message Cause Action
NO MEMORY
STICK (flashing)
No “Memory
Stick” is inserted.
Insert or reinsert the
“Memory Stick.
MEMORY STICK
LOCKED
The LOCK
switch on the
“Memory Stick
is set to the write
protect position.
Set the LOCK switch
to the write enable
position.
MEMORY STICK
ERROR
(flashing)
Circuit or
“Memory Stick
fault.
Check the circuitry, or
replace the “Memory
Stick”.
Note
108 Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a “Memory Stick
Chapter 6 Saving and Loading User Setting Data
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 3, MEM(3) is
not overwritten.
6-2-3 Resetting the Settings of the
Camcorder to the Standard Settings
Saved in the Reference File
You can reset the settings of the camcorder to the settings
saved in the reference file (standard settings).
For details about the items in the reference file, refer to the
Maintenance Manual.
On the SCENE FILE page, turn the MENU knob to move
the b mark toSTANDARD,” and press the MENU knob.
The s displayed on the left of STANDARD changes to x.
When x changes to s, the settings of the camcorder are
reset to the settings saved in the reference file.
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.
6-3 Jumping to a File-
Related Menu Page When
Inserting a “Memory
Stick
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 Stickholding 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 Sticks.
The page to be displayed can be selected on the MEMORY
STICK page of the FILE menu.
To make this setting, proceed as follows:
1
In the TOP menu, select the FILE menu.
2
Turn the MENU knob until the MEMORY STICK
page of the FILE menu appears, then press the MENU
knob to select the page. Alternatively, on the
CONTENTS page select MEMORY STICK.
MEMORY STICK page
3
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to “M.S. IN
> JUMP TO,and press the MENU knob.
The b mark on the left of “M.S. IN > JUMP TO
changes to a z mark, and the z mark on the left of the
setting changes to a ? mark.
4
Turn the MENU knob to select the desired setting
(target FILE menu page).
F 0 4 SC ENE FIL E
s
1 :SCENE 25
s
2 :SCENE 26
s
3 :SCENE 27
s
4 :SCENE 28
s
5 :N O FI LE
x
ST A NDA R D
S C ENE REC ALL : EXE C
S C ENE STO RE : EXE C
F.ID: SCENE21
TOP
Setting Description
OFF Disables this function.
USER Jumps to the USER FILE page.
ALL Jumps to the ALL FILE page.
SCENE Jumps to the SCENE FILE page.
LENS Jumps to the LENS FILE 1 page.
F 0 9 ME MOR Y ST I CK
M.S. FORMAT : EXEC
M.S. IN > JUMP TO: OFF
128 Maintenance
Chapter 8 Maintenance
8-2 Maintenance
8-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads
To clean the video heads, use a Sony BCT-HD12CL
Cleaning Cassette. Follow the instructions given with the
cleaning cassette, as incorrect or excessive use could
damage the video heads.
To clean the heads, perform the following:
Load the cleaning cassette according to the procedure
described in “Loading a cassette(page 34).
The tape runs automatically in PLAY mode for about 5
seconds to clean the head.
After the tape runs, the cleaning cassette is automatically
ejected.
Do not run the cleaning cassette 5 or more times
consecutively.
8-2-2 Cleaning the Viewfinder
Use a dust blower to clean the CRT screen and mirror
inside the viewfinder barrel.
Clean the lens and protecting filter with a commercially
available lens cleaner.
Never use organic solvents such as thinner.
Disassembling the eyepiece for cleaning
1
Detach the eyepiece from the viewfinder barrel.
For the detaching procedure, see “7-2-4 Detaching the
Eyepiece” on page 113.
2
Remove the eyecup from the eyecup holder.
3
Remove the protecting filter, together with the packing
ring, from inside the eyecup holder.
4
Detach the protecting filter from the packing ring.
Fog-proof filter
Depending on the temperature and humidity, the protecting
filter may mist because of vapor or your breath. To ensure
that the viewfinder is always clear, replace the protecting
filter with a fog-proof filter (Part No. 1-547-341-11, not
supplied).
Fitting the fog-proof filter
Replace the protecting filter on the packing ring with the
fog-proof filter.
Be sure to correctly assemble the fog-proof filter, the
packing ring, and the eyecup so that the reassembled
eyepiece is waterproof.
When cleaning the fog-proof filter, wipe it very gently with
a soft cloth to avoid damaging the anti-fogging coating.
Note
Caution
1
3
4 2
Viewfinder
barrel
Eyecup
holder
Protecting
filter
Packing
ring
Eyecup
Note


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Model: DVW-970P

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