Sony HDW-750 Manual
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HD CAMCORDER
HDW-730
HDW-750
HDW-750P
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 5)
WARNING
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 U.S.A.
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 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 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 Environments:
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV
studio).
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-
1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in
separate service or guarantee documents.
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 customers in the USA and Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES
Nickel Metal Hydride 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 Nickel Metal
Hydride batteries.
For the customers in Taiwan only
Table of Contents 1
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
1-1 Features .....................................................................................1-1
1-1-1 Camera Features ............................................................... 1-1
1-1-2 VTR Features .................................................................... 1-4
1-2 Precautions ................................................................................ 1-7
1-3 Example of System Configuration ........................................1-10
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and
Controls
2-1 Power Supply ............................................................................ 2-1
2-2 Accessory Attachments ............................................................2-3
2-3 Audio Functions ........................................................................ 2-5
2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions ...................... 2-14
2-5 Menu Operating Section ........................................................2-29
2-6 Time Code System ..................................................................2-33
2-7 Warnings and Indications ...................................................... 2-39
2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel ..................2-42
2-9 Indicators on the Viewfinder .................................................2-46
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback
3-1 About Cassettes .........................................................................3-1
3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette .................................. 3-1
3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure ........................................ 3-5
3-2 Recording ..................................................................................3-6
3-2-1 Basic Procedures ............................................................. 3-6
3-2-2 Continuous Recording ................................................... 3-12
3-2-3 Recording Good Shot Markers ...................................... 3-15
3-2-4 Recording a Recording Start Marker ............................ 3-20
3-2-5 Starting a Shoot with a Few Seconds of Pre-Stored Picture
Data (Loop Rec Function) (When Using an HKDW-703
Extension Board) ........................................................... 3-20
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3-2-6 Shooting Pictures at Intervals (Interval Rec Function)
(When Using an HKDW-703) ...................................... 3-28
3-2-7 Continuous Recording on the Previous Cut .................. 3-52
3-2-8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in the
Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function) ............ 3-53
3-3 Checking the Recording — Playback ...................................3-55
3-3-1 Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording
— Recording Review .................................................... 3-55
3-3-2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor
— Playback in Color ..................................................... 3-56
3-4 Recording the Recording Start Time Code onto the Memory
Label — Tele-File ................................................................... 3-58
3-5 Freezing a Picture during Playback ..................................... 3-63
3-6 Setting the Stand-by off Timer During Rec-Pause .............. 3-66
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for
Recording
4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance ............ 4-1
4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance ........................................... 4-2
4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance .......................................... 4-6
4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter ...............................................4-12
4-2-1 Shutter Modes ............................................................... 4-12
4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed .......................... 4-14
4-3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris
Adjustment .............................................................................. 4-21
4-4 Adjusting the Audio Level ..................................................... 4-28
4-5 Setting the Time Data .............................................................4-36
4-5-1 Setting the Time Code ................................................... 4-36
4-5-2 Saving the Real Time in the Time Code ....................... 4-38
4-5-3 Setting the User Bits ...................................................... 4-39
4-5-4 Synchronizing the Time Code ....................................... 4-41
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4-6 Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen ..............................4-46
4-6-1 Menu Configuration ...................................................... 4-46
4-6-2 Basic Use of the Menu .................................................. 4-49
4-6-3 Editing the USER Menu ................................................ 4-55
4-7 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen ............................. 4-64
4-7-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder
Screen ............................................................................ 4-65
4-7-2 Selecting the Display Items ........................................... 4-70
4-7-3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress
Messages ....................................................................... 4-73
4-7-4 Setting the Marker Display ........................................... 4-75
4-7-5 Setting the Viewfinder .................................................. 4-78
4-7-6 Recording Superimposed Shot Data in Color Bars ....... 4-81
4-7-7 Setting the Shot ID ........................................................ 4-84
4-7-8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows .............. 4-90
4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal
on the Viewfinder .......................................................... 4-94
4-8 Adjustments and Settings from Menus ................................4-98
4-8-1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values ................................ 4-98
4-8-2 Selecting the Output Signals ....................................... 4-101
4-8-3 Setting the Color Temperature Manually .................... 4-104
4-8-4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance
Setting ......................................................................... 4-106
4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches ........... 4-109
4-8-6 Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock ............... 4-114
4-8-7 Selecting the Lens File ................................................ 4-116
4-9 Saving/Loading User Menu Data to/from
Memory Stick ........................................................................4-118
4-9-1 Handling the Memory Stick ........................................ 4-118
4-9-2 Saving/Loading User Menu Data to/from
Memory Stick .............................................................. 4-122
4-10 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard
Settings ................................................................................... 4-133
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4-11 Using the Scene Files ............................................................ 4-135
4-11-1 Storing Data in the Scene File ..................................... 4-135
4-11-2 Loading Scene Files .................................................... 4-145
4-11-3 Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard
Settings Saved in the Reference File ........................... 4-150
4-12 Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a
Memory Stick ........................................................................ 4-151
Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder
5-1 Power Supply ............................................................................ 5-1
5-1-1 Using a Battery Pack ....................................................... 5-1
5-1-2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to Dead Batteries .... 5-4
5-1-3 Using an AC Adaptor ...................................................... 5-5
5-1-4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System ...................... 5-6
5-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder .........................................................5-7
5-2-1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position .................................. 5-7
5-2-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen ................... 5-9
5-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder ............................................. 5-10
5-2-4 Detaching the Eyepiece ................................................. 5-12
5-3 Mounting the Lens .................................................................. 5-14
5-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length ....................................... 5-15
5-5 Audio Input System ................................................................5-17
5-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone .................................... 5-17
5-5-2 Using an External Microphone ..................................... 5-19
5-5-3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless
Microphone System) ..................................................... 5-24
5-5-4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment ..................... 5-28
5-6 Tripod Mounting .................................................................... 5-29
5-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ................................................ 5-31
5-8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ....................................5-33
5-9 Putting On the Rain Cover .................................................... 5-34
5-10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit ...................................5-36
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Chapter 6 Maintenance
6-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting ................................ 6-1
6-1-1 Preparations for Testing .................................................. 6-1
6-1-2 Testing the Camera ......................................................... 6-2
6-1-3 Testing the VTR .............................................................. 6-5
6-2 Maintenance ............................................................................ 6-11
6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads ............................................. 6-11
6-2-2 Cleaning the Viewfinder ............................................... 6-11
6-2-3 Cleaning the Tape Transport System ............................ 6-13
6-2-4 Performing Maintenance After Use Under Severe
Condition ....................................................................... 6-13
6-2-5 Note About the Battery Terminal .................................. 6-14
6-3 Periodic Inspection ................................................................. 6-15
6-3-1 Hours Meter .................................................................. 6-15
6-3-2 List of Parts for the Periodic Inspection ........................ 6-17
6-4 Operation Warnings ............................................................... 6-18
Appendix
Specifications ..................................................................................... A-1
Video Camera Section ...............................................................A-2
VTR Section .............................................................................. A-3
Supplied Accessories ................................................................. A-6
Recommended Additional Equipment ...................................... A-6
Menu List ........................................................................................... A-9
OPERATION Menu List ........................................................... A-9
PAINT Menu List .................................................................... A-19
MAINTENANCE Menu List .................................................. A-31
FILE Menu List ....................................................................... A-46
DIAGNOSIS Menu List .......................................................... A-49
About a “Memory Stick” ................................................................ A-50
Index .................................................................................................... I-1
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Chapter 1 Overview 1-1
Overview
1-1 Features
The HDW-730/750/750P 1) HD Camcorder combines an HD color video
camera, of which the effective picture elements are 1920(H) × 1080(V)
and which uses 2/3-type Power HAD 2) sensor CCD 3) imagers with
2,000,000 picture elements, with an HDCAM portable videocassette
recorder. Its excellent image quality, sensitivity, portability, and dust-
and water-proof construction make it ideal as a camcorder for ENG
4)
and EFP 5) in the same way as the earlier BVW-400A/400AP. The
introduction of a new integrated circuit technology (LSI) for processing
HD digital signals improves the image quality even further and
simplifies setup (initialization) operations.
1-1-1 Camera Features
The features of the HDW-730/750/750P camera are described below.
• 2/3-type Power HAD sensor CCDs with 2,000,000 picture elements
provide a compact and lightweight unit with excellent image quality.
The HDW-750/750P uses FIT 6)-type CCDs and the HDW-730 uses
IT 7) -type CCDs.
• Existing 2/3-inch lenses can be used.
• A new integrated circuit technology for digital signal processing has
improved picture quality and functionability.
• A setup menu enables you to control features such as status displays,
messages, and markers; to select various types of settings; to toggle
switches; and to operate a Memory Stick
8).
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1) The HDW-730 can operate with either the 59.94I or the 50I format. The HDW-
750 operates with the 59.94I format. The HDW-750P can operate with either the
50I or the 25PsF format. The descriptions given in this manual apply to all
models, any differences being clearly noted in the text.
2) Power HAD: Power Hole-Accumulated Diode
“Power HAD” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
3) CCD: Charge-Coupled Device
4) ENG: Electronic News Gathering
5) EFP: Electronic Field Production
6) FIT: Frame Interline Transfer
7) IT: Interline Transfer
8) “Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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• Blur-free shooting is ensured by a built-in, high-performance electronic
shutter that provides a variety of modes, such as ECS 1) mode which
reduces flickering on the monitor screen, and EVS
2) mode for the
HDW-730 and S-EVS 3) mode for the HDW-750/750P 4) which improve
vertical resolution.
• Selectable video gain ensures a noise-free image.
• A simple switch operation enables automatic adjustment of the black
set, black balance, and white balance. Memory functions make it easy
to replicate the white balance setting appropriate for the lighting
conditions.
• The ATW 5) function automatically adjusts the white balance for the
varying lighting conditions during shooting.
• The “TruEye” 6) process is used to ensure naturally colored pictures
even when shooting very bright subject.
• The video gain can be boosted to 42 dB instantly using the TURBO
GAIN button.
• Character display functions on the viewfinder indicate switch settings,
automatic black and white balance adjustment, status indications, and
warnings.
• The warning system uses various types of warning indicators and
sounds to inform you of VTR faults, end of tape, low battery, etc.
• The camcorder is equipped with a dual-wheel filter disk for adjusting
the filter setting to the shooting and lighting conditions.
• Override function which makes fine adjustment of the reference value
for brightness of automatic iris control is provided.
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1) ECS: Extended Clear Scan
2) EVS: Enhanced Vertical definition System
3) S-EVS: Super Enhanced Vertical definition System
4) When the HDW-750P operates with the 25PsF format, neither S-EVS mode nor
EVS mode is availabele
5) ATW: Auto Tracing White balance
6) TruEye: “TruEye” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
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• A built-in circuit produces a color bar signal for easy adjustment of the
color monitor.
• The RM-B150 remote control unit (not supplied) controls camera
functions and VTR functions.
• Setup data made on the USER menu, including the various marker
settings, can be stored on a Memory Stick as a user file. After storage,
it can be recalled.
• Setup data specified by video engineers, including the various detail
settings, can be stored in the camcorder itself and on a Memory Stick
as a reference file. After storage it can be loaded. This makes it
possible to shorten setup time by duplicating the stored reference file to
other cameras through the Memory Stick.
• Setup data specified by video engineers, including the video settings,
can be stored in the camcorder itself and on a Memory Stick as a scene
file. This makes it possible to load setup data appropriate for the scene.
• Correction values for lens extenders and individual lenses can be stored
as a lens file. The values can then be recalled. This makes it possible
to shorten adjustment time when the lens is replaced.
• A high-performance viewfinder is adjustable forward, backward, and
sideways, and has a full range of auxiliary equipment.
• The camcorder is provided with the XLR 5-pin connector, which
allows connection of a stereo microphone. The ASSIGN 1/2 switches
allow microphone mode to be switched between stereo and monaural.
• The HD SDI output (corresponding to Embedded Audio) makes it
possible to monitor the camera image and playback image.
• Attaching an HKDW-702 down converter (not supplied) (converting to
a 525i/625i signal 1)) allows the camera image and playback image to
be monitored on an NTSC/PAL monitor. This board makes it possible
to output the SDI signal (corresponding to Embedded Audio).
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1) When an HKDW-702 is attached to an HDW-750 or an HDW-730 which
operates with the 59.94I format, the HD signal is down-converted to a 525i
signal. When an HKDW-702 is attached to an HDW-750P or an HDW-730 with
the 50I format, the HD signal is down-converted to a 625i signal.
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• Three down converter modes are available: SQUEEZE, LETTER BOX
and CROP.
• The camcorder is provided with the LIGHT connector. This feeds
power to the light from a battery or AC adaptor connected to the
camcorder.
• The viewfinder supplied with NTSC/PAL type camcorders, such as the
BVW-400A/400AP, can be attached to HDW-730/750/750P in
emergencies (only when an HKDW-702 (not supplied) is attached).
Some functions are not available with this viewfinder.
• The camcorder has the ASSIGN 1/2 switches, which can be assigned
functions.
1-1-2 VTR Features
The VTR features of this camcorder are described below.
• Use of the HDCAM format allows high performance HD digital
recording and playback while preserving the same ease of use as
conventional camcorder equipment.
• The same cassette size (S size) as Digital BETACAM can be used to
achieve a long recording time of approximately 40 minutes (for 59.94I
format) and 48 minutes (for 50I/25PsF format).
• No playback adaptor is needed to see the color playback image on the
monitor screen.
• The 4 times normal speed search function provides quick positioning
of the tape.
• LTC 1) and VITC 2) recording and LTC playback can be performed.
• 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.
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1) LTC: Longitudinal Time Code
2) VITC: Vertical Interval Time Code
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• 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.
• Compatible with the Tele-File
1) Memory Label system.
By pressing the RET button on the lens while recording, the timecode
valid when you pressed the button is recorded on a MLB-1M-100
memory label (not supplied) attached to the cassette. This is very
helpful for management of the cassette tapes and to improve the
efficiency of the tape editing.
• 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 charging the camcorder power supply.
• Optional long-life battery packs are available.
• Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button
on the lens ensures recording continuity from the very next frame.
• The time code is displayed in the LCD window screen even when the
power is off. The automatic power shut-off function has three time
code indication settings.
• The camcorder continuously stores a few seconds of the most recent
picture data. Recording is started with this data when the REC button is
pressed. This prevents the loss of picture data (Loop Rec function).
(This feature is available when an HKDW-703 (not supplied) is
attached.)
• The camcorder can shoot pictures at intervals. (This feature is
available when an HKDW-703 (not supplied) is attached.)
• A slot-in UHF portable tuner WRR-855A/855B (not supplied) can be
attached.
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1) Tele-File
The Tele-File system is a non-contact data reading/writing system. It allows a
variety of data to be stored on a 1/2-inch tape label with an non-contact IC
memory.
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• Four channels of analog audio can be converted to 20-bit digital
signals. The converted four channels of digital audio can then be
recorded.
• Connecting an HDCA-901 camera adaptor (not supplied) allows the
input of four audio channels. This also makes it possible for the HD-
SDI signal to be output.
• When connecting the audio cable to AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors
(XLR 3-pin), the audio signals input to the XLR 3-pin 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 from two channels at the same time (stereo recording).
• The camcorder searches for the most recently recorded cut and records
the new cut over it. (RE-TAKE function)
• The camcorder searches for the point most recently recorded on the
tape and automatically switches to paused recording mode (rec pause).
(End Search function)
• The camcorder can record GPS data with the video data on the tape.
(This feature is available when an HKDW-704 GPS UNIT is attached.)
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1-2 Precautions
Use and Storage
Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks
The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped.
After use
Always turn off the power.
Before storing the camcorder for a long period
Remove the battery pack.
Use and storage locations
Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid using or storing the camcorder
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 misoperations 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 a laser beam become directed into the
lens of the camera.
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Phenomena specific to CCD image sensors
The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to
CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensors. They do not indicate
malfunctions.
White flecks
Although the CCD image sensors are produced with high-precision
technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare
cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc.
This is related to the principle of CCD image sensors and is not a
malfunction.
The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases:
• when operating at a high environmental temperature
• when you have raised the master gain (sensitivity)
• when operating in Slow-Shutter mode
This product has a compensation function and the problem may be
alleviated by automatic black balance adjustment (see page 4-2).
Vertical smear
When an extremely bright object, such as a strong spotlight or flashlight,
is being shot, vertical tails may be produced on the screen, or the image
may be distorted.
Vertical tails shown on the image.
Monitor screen
Bright object
(e.g. strong spotlight, strong reflected
light, flashlight, the sun)
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Aliasing
When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or
flicker.
Phenomena specific to IT-type CCD Image Sensors (HDW-730
only)
When an extremely bright object, such as a strong spotlight or flashlight,
is being shot, cross-type or T-type noise may be produced. This is a
specific phenomenon, called “blooming,” which is related to the
structure of the IT-type CCD and is not a malfunction. Keep such an
characteristics of the IT-type CCD in mind when using this product.
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1-3 Example of System Configuration
Viewfinder-related equipment
Video monitor for
color image check
while shooting
Remote controll
equipment
RM-B150 Remote
Control Unit
Fog-proof filter
(Part No. 1-547-341-11)
BKW-401 Viewfinder
Rotation Bracket
BKDW-701
Servo filter unit
Extension
board
HKDW-703 for
picture cache
HKDW-702 a) for
converting the signal
to 525i/625i signal
HKDW-704 for
recording the GPS
data
Memory Stick
The diagram below shows a typical configuration of the camcorder for
ENG and EFP.
a) Be sure to attach the HKDW-702/1 or higher to the HDW-730/750P.
b) For more information, see “Viewfinder and related equipment” on page A-7.
c) 120 V AC or 220 to 240 V AC
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-1
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Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
2-1 Power Supply
Power supply
1 Battery attachment
Attach a BP-L60A/M50/M100 battery pack.
Furthermore, by attaching an AC-DN2B AC Adaptor, you can operate
the camcorder from AC power.
2 DC IN (external power input) connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male)
To operate the HDW-730/750/750P 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.
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls2-2
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3 POWER switch
This switch turns the main power supply on and off.
4 LIGHT switch
This switch selects the way in which a video light connected to the
LIGHT connector is switched on and off.
AUTO: When the video light switch is turned on, starting recording with
the VTR turns on the light.
MANUAL: The video light switch controls the light, turning it on and
off manually.
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-3
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2-2 Accessory Attachments
Accessory attachments
1 Shoulder strap posts
Attach the supplied shoulder strap to these posts.
2 Light shoe
Attach an optional accessory such as a video light to this shoe.
Lens cable clamp
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls2-4
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3 LIGHT connector (2-pin, female)
Connect the cable of the 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.
4 Lens mount (special bayonet mount)
Use this for mounting the lens.
5 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.
6 Lens mount cap
Remove this cap by pushing up on the lens locking lever. For protection
from dust, always insert this cap when no lens is mounted.
7 LENS connector (12-pin)
Fit the lens cable to this connector. Contact your Sony representative for
more information about the lens you are using.
8 Tripod mount
When using the unit on a tripod, attach the supplied tripod adaptor.
9 Shoulder pad
You can move the shoulder pad forwards or backwards by loosening the
two screws. Do this to ensure the best balance when shooting with the
camcorder on your shoulder.
Note
Do not remove screws instead of loosening them. If you have removed
them, be sure to use the screws you removed, or screws of the same
length (8 mm). If you fasten the shoulder pad using longer screws, they
may damage parts inside the unit.
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2-3 Audio Functions
Audio functions (1)
1 Microphone
This is a super-cardioid directional stereo microphone with an external
power supply (+48 V) system.
If you assign the Front MIC MONO/STEREO function to either
ASSIGN 1 or 2 switch, you can switch the monaural and stereo outputs.
2 MIC IN (microphone input) connector (XLR type, 5-pin, female)
You can connect a supplied stereo microphone with an external power
supply system. The connector supplies power (+48 V) to the
microphone.
3 MIC LEVEL knob
This knob adjusts the audio level of the microphone connected to the
MIC IN connector.
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Audio functions (2)
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4 LEVEL (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 audio
input is from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors and the AUDIO
SELECT switches are set to MANUAL.
5 AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel-1 and channel-2
adjustment method select) 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.
6 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 / CH-3/CH-4 (audio input select)
switches
AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switches
These switches select the audio input signals to be recorded for 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 CH-1/CH-2 connectors.
WIRELESS: The input signal source is a WRR-855A/855B UHF
Synthesized Tuner Unit (not supplied).
CH-3/CH-4 switches
These switches select the audio input signals to be recorded for audio
channels 3 and 4.
Note
To activate CH-3/CH-4 switches, set AUDIO CH3/4 MODE to SW on
the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
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 CH-1/CH-2 connectors.
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W (WIRELESS): The input signal source is a WRR-855A/855B UHF
Synthesized Tuner Unit (not supplied).
With the HDCA-901 (not supplied) connected to the camcorder, you can
record separate sounds in audio channels 3 and 4.
For detailed information, see “When the HDCA-901 camera adaptor is used” on
page 4-35.
7 CUE 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 6
MIX: Mixed signals selected by the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2
switches 6
CH-2: Signal selected by the AUDIO IN CH-2 switch 6
8 AUDIO OUT (audio output) connector (XLR type, 5-pin, male)
This connector outputs the audio signals recorded to audio channels 1
and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4.
The MONITOR CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switches allow you to select theqd
audio signal to be played back.
Using a CCXA-53 Audio Cable (not supplied), you can convert from a 5-pin
connection to two 3-pin connections.
9 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (audio channel 1 and channel 2 input)
connectors (XLR type, 3-pin, female) and LINE/MIC/+48 V ON
(line input/microphone input/external power supply +48 V ON)
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
0 DC OUT (DC power output) connector
This connector supplies power for a WRR-810A/860A/862A/862B UHF
Portable Tuner (not supplied). Do not connect any equipment other than
the UHF portable tuner.
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Audio functions (3)
qa ALARM volume control
This control adjusts the speaker or earphone alarm volume. At the
minimum position, no sound can be heard.
ALARM volume control
Minimum Maximum
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The internal volume control can be adjusted so that the alarm is audible
even if the ALARM volume control is at the minimum position.
For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual (not supplied).
qs MONITOR 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.
qd MONITOR (audio channel select) switch /CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 (audio
channel 1/2 / audio channel 3/4 select) switch
MONITOR switch and CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch
CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch
This switch decides the audio channel to be selected by the MONITOR
switch.
CH-1/2: Audio channels 1 and 2
CH-3/4: Audio channels 3 and 4
The following settings depend on the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch setting:
• The signal output to the AUDIO OUT connector 8 is switched.
CH-1/2: Audio channels 1 and 2
CH-3/4: Audio channels 3 and 4
• The audio signal indicated by the audio level meter in the display
window is switched.
MONITOR switch
CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch
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MONITOR switch
This switch selects the audio output to the speaker or earphone.
CH-1/2 CH-3/4 MONITOR switch Audio output
position position
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
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Audio functions (4)
qf Built-in speaker
During recording, the speaker can be used for monitoring the E-E 1)
sound, and during playback for monitoring playback sound. The speaker
also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings.
If an earphone is plugged into to the EARPHONE jack, the speaker
sound is automatically cut off.
See “6-4 Operation Warnings” on page 6-18 for information about alarms.
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1) E-E sound (Electric-to-Electric sound)
The term E-E sound refers to an audio signal that has passed through the
amplifier, but has not been recorded on the tape. In other words, you can directly
monitor the recording input signal, as opposed to the simultaneous playback
(output) signal.
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qg EARPHONE jacks (minijack)
You can monitor the E-E sound during recording and playback sound
during playback. Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts
off the built-in speaker, and you hear the alarms about the camcorder's
operation and status through the earphone.
The signals output from these jacks are the same. You can connect two
earphones to these jacks at the same time.
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2-4 Shooting and Recording/
Playback Functions
Shooting and recording/playback functions (1)
1 TALLY indicator
Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW activates this indicator. The
indicator lights during recording on the VTR. It also provides the same
information as the REC indicator in the viewfinder: it comes on during
recording and flashes to indicate a problem.
Eyecup
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2BRIGHT (brightness) control
This control adjusts the picture brightness on the viewfinder screen. It
has no effect on the camera output signal.
3CONTRAST control
This control adjusts the picture contrast on the viewfinder screen. It has
no effect on the camera output signal.
4PEAKING 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.
5ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch
This switch controls the zebra pattern on the viewfinder screen.
ON: The zebra pattern
1) 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%. The setup menu can be used to
specify that areas where the video level is 100% and above are to be
displayed at the same time.
For information about how to set the zebra pattern is to be displayed to indicate
areas of 100% or more, see “4-7-5 Setting the Viewfinder” on page 4-78.
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1) Zebra pattern
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.
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6 TALLY switch
This switch controls the TALLY indicator, setting its brightness (HIGH
or LOW) or turning it off.
HIGH: The TALLY indicator gets brighter.
OFF: The TALLY indicator does not operate.
LOW: The TALLY indicator gets dimmer.
7 Viewfinder
The viewfinder lets you to view the camera image in black and white
while shooting the picture and also see the playback picture from the
VTR. It also displays various warnings and messages related to the
settings or operating conditions of the camcorder, a zebra pattern, safety
zone marker 1), and center marker 2).
Also, you can use the BVF-V20/V20CE black and white viewfinder with
the 525i/625i method and BVF-VC10 color viewfinder.
8 Diopter adjustment ring
Use this ring to adjust the viewfinder image for your vision.
9 Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever
Locks the viewfinder together with the LOCK knob after adjustingqd
the front-rear positioning.
0 Viewfinder left-right positioning ring
Use this ring to move the viewfinder sideways.
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1) Safety zone marker
The safety zone marker is a rectangle indicating the effective picture area.
For more information, see “4-7-4 Setting the Marker Display” on page 4-75.
2) Center marker
The center marker indicates the center of the picture with a crosshair.
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qa Cameraman tally indicator
This indicator lights while the camcorder is operating.
Slide the window open when you shoot, keeping your eye away from the
viewfinder. This indicator flashes when the battery level is running low
or the tape is nearing its end.
qs Viewfinder stopper
Pull up this stopper to detach the viewfinder from the camera.
qd LOCK knob
Locks the viewfinder together with the Viewfinder front-rear positioning
lever 9 after adjusting the front-rear positioning.
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Shooting and recording/playback functions (2)
qf FILTER selector
This selector is a dual knob that selects the most appropriate filter to
match the light source illuminating the subject. The outer knob selects
the color temperature of the CC (Color Conversion) filter, and the inner
knob selects the type of ND (Neutral Density) filter. The white balance is
stored in memory for each CC filter.
Note that if the display mode is set to 3, when this selector is adjusted,
the new setting will be indicated on the viewfinder screen for about 3
seconds. (e.g.: FILTER: 3)
For detailed information on the display mode, see “4-7-3 Display Mode and
Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Messages” on page 4-73.
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The relationships between the selector settings and filter selections as
well as examples of filters for different shooting conditions are given
below.
FILTER selector (outer) setting and CC filter selection
FILTER selector (outer) setting CC filter selection
A Cross filter a)
B 3200K
C 4300K
D 6300K
a) A type of special effect filter. Generates a cross-hair light ray on a highlighted
portion.
FILTER selector (inner) setting and ND filter selection
FILTER selector (inner) setting ND filter selection
1 Clear
2 1/4 ND
3 1/16 ND
4 1/64 ND
Examples of shooting conditions and appropriate filters
Shooting condition CC filter ND filter
Sunrise and sunset; B (3200 K) 1 (clear)
inside studio
Clear skies C(4300 K) or 2 (1/4 ND) or
D (6300 K) 3 (1/16 ND)
Cloudy or raining D (6300 K) 1 (clear) or
2 (1/4 ND)
Very bright conditions C (4300 K) or 3 (1/16 ND) or
such as snow, at high D (6300 K) 4 (1/64 ND)
altitudes, or at the seashore
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qg SHUTTER selector
Set this selector to ON to use the electronic shutter. Set it to SEL to
switch the shutter speed or mode setting within the range that has been
previously set from the setup menu.
When this selector is adjusted, the new setting will be indicated on the
setting change/adjustment progress message display area for about 3
seconds.
For more information about the shutter speed and mode settings, see “4-2 Setting
the Electronic Shutter” on page 4-12.
qh AUTO 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 can store the white balance
setting for each CC filter.
BLK: Automatic adjustment of the black set and black balance.
qj ASSIGN (assignable) switches 1/2
You can assign the desired functions to each of ASSIGN 1 switch (push-
type) and ASSIGN 2 switch (slide-type) on the FUNCTION 1 page of
the USER menu.
For details, see “4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches” on page 4-
109.
qk GAIN selector
This selector switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the
lighting conditions during shooting. The gains corresponding to the L,
M, and H settings are selected from the setup menu before use. The
factory settings are L = 0 dB, M = 6 dB, and H = 12 dB.
When this selector is adjusted, the new setting will be indicated on the
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setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the
viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds.
For information about setting the gain values, see “4-8-1 Setting the GAIN Selector
Values” on page 4-98.
ql OUTPUT/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 color bar signal and the
camera output.
BARS: Outputs the color bar signal.
CAM: Outputs the camera signal. It also switches DCC 1) on and off
when output from the camera is selected.
OUTPUT/DCC selector
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1) DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control)
Also called automatic knee. 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 a subject against a bright sky
• Shooting a subject indoors, against a background through a window
• Any high contrast scenes
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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w; WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch
This switch determines the source of the white balance settings.
PRST (preset): Adjusts the color temperature corresponding to the
position of the FILTER selector (outer knob). 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 (outer knob), and the adjusted value is stored in
either memory A or memory B. (There are two memories for each
CC filter, so a total of eight adjustments can be stored.) When the
FILTER selector (outer knob) is at the same position as it was when
this WHITE BAL switch was adjusted, the stored value is called from
memory, and the camcorder automatically adjusts itself to that value.
B (ATW): When this switch is set to B whereas, on the FUNCTION 2
page of the OPERATION menu, WHITE B CH is set to ATW 1), the
ATW is activated.
When this switch is adjusted, the new setting will be indicated 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-type) on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu.
For details, see “4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches” on page
4-109.
wa TURBO GAIN button
When shooting under extremely poor lighting conditions, slide the cover
of this button to the left and press the button once to boost the video gain
to the value preset on the GAIN SW page of the USER menu (up to 42
dB, factory setting: 42 dB). To stop boosting the gain, press the button
once more.
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1) ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)
The white balance of the picture being shot is adjusted automatically for the
varying lighting conditions.
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Shooting and recording/playback functions (3)
ws VBS/SDI OUT (video signal output) connector (BNC type)
(Only when an HKDW-702 extension board (not supplied) is
installed)
In this manual, the illustration of the camcorder which the BNC
connector is attached is used. If you do not install an HKDW-702, ignore
this connector.
This connector outputs down-converted 525i/625i signals (75-ohm
terminated) to the video monitor. The output signal can be selected as
analog composite or SDI. Refer to the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER
menu. Selecting OFF stops the converter.
For instructions on how to select the output signal, see “4-8-2 Selecting the Output
Signals” on page 4-101.
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Note
• The down-converted signal (analog composite/SDI signals) is delayed
by several milliseconds, compared with the video signal recorded on
the tape.
• When an HKDW-702 is attached to an HDW-750/HDW-730 which
operates with the 59.94I format, the HD signal is down-converted to
the 525i signal. When an HKDW-702 is attached to an HDW-750P/
HDW-730 with the 50I format, the HD signal is down-converted to the
625i signal.
wd HD SDI OUT (HD SDI output) connector (BNC type)
This connector outputs the HD SDI signal to the video monitor.
For instructions on how to select whether or not the signal is output from
this connector (ON/OFF), refer to the OUTPUT SEL page of the USER
menu.
For details, see “4-8-2 Selecting the Output Signals” on page 4-101.
wf REMOTE (remote control) connector (8-pin)
Connect the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit (not supplied), which makes
VTR control possible.
wg TEST OUT (test output) connector (BNC type)
This connector outputs the HD-Y (black and white) signal.
When an HKDW-702 extension board (not supplied) is installed, the
output signal can be selected as a down-converted analog composite
(color) or HD-Y signal on the OUTPUT SEL page of the USER menu.
Depending on the internal board and menu settings, the menu, time code,
and shot data can be displayed over the image on the monitor. You can
use this connector to synchronize the time code of an external VTR to
the time code of the camcorder.
For instructions on how to select the test output signal when an HKDW-702 is
installed, see “4-8-2 Selecting the Output Signals” on page 4-101.
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wh GENLOCK IN (genlock input) connector (BNC type)
This connector inputs an HD reference signal when the camera is to be
genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external
equipment. Use the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock
H-phase (phase of Horizontal sync signal).
For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual (not supplied).
This connector also inputs the NTSC/PAL composite video signal as the
reference signal when the time code is to be synchronized with external
equipment. In this case, the genlock H-phase cannot be adjusted. Beyond
that, the subcarrier of the down-converted signal (composite video
signal) cannot be synchronized with external equipment when an
HKDW-702 (not supplied) is installed.
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Shooting and recording/playback functions (4)
wj VTR START button
Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. The
effect is exactly the same as that of the VTR button on the lens.
When the REC SWITCH function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 (push
type), you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch as the VTR START button.
Press on the tab.
Opening the cover
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wk VTR SAVE/STBY (VTR power saving/standby) switch
This switch controls the VTR power mode during pauses in recording
(REC PAUSE).
SAVE: Power saving mode. When you press the VTR START button,
there is a short delay before recording starts, but power consumption
is less than in standby mode, and battery life is extended. When the
switch is set to SAVE, the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder
lights.
STBY: Standby mode. Recording starts as soon as you press the VTR
START button. Avoid allowing the camcorder to remain in STBY
(standby) mode for a long time.
Note
Even if the switch is set to the STBY position, the camcorder can
automatically turn to power saving mode when 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 STILL TIMER item on the VTR MODE 4 page of the
MAINTENANCE menu. The STILL TIMER item also allows you to
select the time until the camcorder turns to power saving mode.
For detailed information, refer to the Maintenance Manual.
wl EJECT (cassette eject) button
Press this button to eject or load a cassette.
e; REW (rewind) button and indicator
Press this button to rewind the tape. The indicator lights during
rewinding.
ea F FWD (fast forward) button and indicator
Press this button to fast forward the tape. The indicator lights during fast
forward.
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es PLAY (playback) 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.
ed STOP button
Press this button to stop the tape.
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2-5 Menu Operating Section
Menu operating section
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1 Memory Stick compartment
Open the cover of the Memory Stick compartment by pressing the
MEMORY STICK OPEN button. Insert the Memory Stick (not supplied)
with the notch facing downward and the label facing toward you into the
slot.
MEMORY STICK OPEN button
EJECT button
Memory Stick
ACCESS lamp
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Note
Do not insert/remove a Memory Stick while the ACCESS lamp is lit or
flashing. Doing so may damage the data.
2MENU knob
Use this knob to change the page selection or a setting within the menu.
Push: If you push this knob when the arrow (t) is placed at the page
title on the menu, the arrow (t) changes to the question mark (?)
and you can change the page.
When the arrow mark is placed at the position other than the page
title, the camcorder turns in mode where you can change the settings
by pushing this knob.
Turn: Turn this knob to change the page or change the settings of the
items.
3STATUS ON/SEL / OFF (menu display on/paging/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, the window to
confirm the menu settings and conditions of the camcorder is
displayed on the viewfinder screen. There are three windows, which
are switched each time the switch is pushed upward. Each window 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 confirmation window to be displayed on the
menu.
For details, see “Display/don’t display status confirmation windows” on page
4-92.
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4MENU ON/OFF (menu display) switch
To use this switch, open the cover.
This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the
test signal screen. Closing the cover results in automatically setting this
switch to OFF.
ON: Displays the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal
screen, at the page which was on the screen when the previous menu
access ended. (When the menu is first used, the first page is
displayed.)
OFF: Removes the menu from the viewfinder screen or the test signal
screen.
5CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE (menu setting cancellation/menu
presetting/returning page) 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)
1GENLOCK IN (genlock input) connector (BNC type)
• This connector inputs an HD reference signal when the camera is to be
genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external
equipment.
This connector can input an NTSC/PAL analog composite signal as the
reference video signal when the time code is to be synchronized with
external equipment.
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• This connector also inputs a return video signal. You can display the
image of the return video signal in the viewfinder screen when you set
the RETURN VIDEO to ON on the GENLOCK page of the
OPERATION menu.
You can assign the RETURN VIDEO function to ASSIGN 1 switch.
For details, see “4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches” on page
4-109.
2TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC type)
To synchronize the time code with an external time code, connect the
reference time code input here.
3TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC type)
To synchronize the time code of an external VTR with that of the
camcorder, connect this connector to the time code input lock connector
of the external VTR.
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Time code functions (2)
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4HOLD (display hold) button
Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data displayed in the
counter display section. (The time code generator continues normal
operation.) Pressing this button again releases the hold. One use of this
feature is to determine the exact time of a particular shot.
When the HOLD button is activated, the time data is displayed in the
following format:
See “2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel” on page 2-42 for more
information about the counter display.
5RESET (counter reset) button
This button resets the time data displayed on the counter display section
to “00:00:00:00” and the user bit data to “00000000”.
6DISPLAY (LCD) switch
CTL: Control signal
TC: Time code
DATA: The item selected by the DATA DISPLAY switch.
For more information, see “Time code displays” on page 2-44.
7ADVANCE 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.
8SHIFT button
For setting the time code, user bits, or real time, this button selects the
digit to be changed. The selected digit flashes.
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9 PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK (preset/regeneration/clock) switch
This switch selects whether to set a new time code or to match the
existing time code that had been recorded.
PRESET: Starts recording time code values on the tape from the newly
set value.
REGEN: Reads the existing time code on the tape and sets the time code
starting value accordingly. Thus, even when there is an indefinite
break in recording, this setting ensures that time codes on the tape
will be continuous. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/
R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in R-RUN mode.
CLOCK: Makes the time code value coincide with the built-in clock.
Regardless of the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch setting, the camcorder
always operates in F-RUN mode.
For more information, see “To make the time code continuous” on page 4-37.
0 F-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/recording run) switch
This switch selects the operating mode for the internal time code
generator.
F-RUN: The time code generator keeps running, regardless of the
operation state of the VTR. Use this position when matching the time
code to real time or for 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 generator runs only while recording. This
produces a tape with consecutive time code value, even when shot
intermittently.
For more information, see “4-5-3 Setting the User Bits” on page 4-38 and “4-5-1
Setting the Time Code” on page 4-35.
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qa DATA DISPLAY switch
U-BIT: Display the user bit value.
SHOT-TIME: Display the date and time from the shot data.
SHOT-NO: Not used.
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2-7 Warnings and Indications
The camcorder supplies you visual information and warnings by means
of its indicators without you having to use the speaker, earphone or
viewfinder.
Warning and indication functions
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1 TALLY indicator
Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW activates this indicator. The
indicator lights during recording on the VTR. It also provides the same
information as the REC indicator in the viewfinder; it lights up during
recording and flashes to indicate a problem. The brightness of this
indicator when it is lit can be controlled by the TALLY switch.
2 DISPLAY/ASPECT (display/aspect control) switch
Use this switch to turn the markers on or off and to change the
viewfinder screen aspect ratio.
DISPLAY: When the MARKER is set to ON on the MARKER 1 page
of the USER menu, pushing this switch to DISPLAY toggles the
markers on the viewfinder screen on and off.
Even if the DISPLAY switch is set to OFF, the USER menu appears
by setting the MENU ON/OFF switch is set to ON.
ASPECT: Pushing this switch to ASPECT toggles the viewfinder screen
aspect ratio between 16 : 9 and 4 : 3.
For details, see “4-7-4 Setting the Marker Display” on page 4-75.
3 TALLY switch
This switch controls the TALLY indicator, setting its brightness (HIGH
or LOW) or turning it off.
HIGH: The TALLY indicator gets brighter.
OFF: The TALLY indicator does not operate.
LOW: The TALLY indicator gets dimmer.
4 BACK TALLY indicator
This indicator is identical to the TALLY indicator when the BACK1
TALLY switch is set to ON. (This indicator may not work in the5
same manner as the TALLY indicator according to a certain1
condition.)
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5 BACK TALLY switch
This switch turns the BACK TALLY and the REAR TALLY indicators
on and off.
ON: Switches on the BACK TALLY and REAR TALLY indicators.
OFF: Switches off the BACK TALLY and REAR TALLY indicators.
6 LIGHT switch
This switch controls the display panel light.
ON: Turns the panel light on.
OFF: Turns the panel light off.
7 WARNING indicator
This indicator lights up or flashes when there is a fault in the VTR.
See “6-4 Operation Warnings” on page 6-18 for more information about the
relationships between the operation of the indicator and the meanings of the
indications.
8 Display panel
VTR error messages, battery status, tape status, audio level, time data,
and so forth are displayed on this panel.
For more information, see “2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel”
on page 2-42.
9 REAR TALLY indicator
This indicator is identical to the BACK TALLY indicator when the4
BACK TALLY switch is set to ON.
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2-8 Warnings and Indications
on the Display Panel
Tape status, battery status, and level indicators
Tape status, battery status, and level indicators
Audio channel 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.
Battery status indicator
Fully charged
Nearly dead: “BATT” flashes.
Dead battery (battery must be charged):
“BATT” and “E” flash.
Tape status indicator
Full (at beginning)
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 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.
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VTR operation and status indicators
VTR operation and status indicators
Note
If the tape in the VTR becomes slackened, an error code appears
automatically on the display section of the display panel.
For more information refer to the Maintenance Manual.
Lights during playback.
Warning indicators
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 more information, see “6-4 Operation Warnings” on page 6-18.
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Time code displays
Time code displays
Lights when the time code
generator is on hold.
Lights when VITC is selected for the time code.
Lights when the camcorder is synchronized with
an external time code.
Lights when the time code, CTL, or
real time is displayed.
Lights in the following way when the HOLD button
is pressed.
Time counter display: Shows the time code, CTL, user bits,
and real time.
The table on the next page lists the details of the displayed
items and switch settings.
Lights in playback mode.
Lights in non-drop frame mode. a)
a) Only for an HDW-750/HDW-730 which operates with the 59.94I
format
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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 4-35.
Switch settings related to time code and displayed information
DISPLAY DATA DISPLAY Displayed
switch position switch position 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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Viewefinder screen
2-9 Indicators on the
Viewfinder
Indicators on the Viewfinder
1 TALLY indicator
This indicator lights in green when the camcorder is in Loop Rec mode.
Also, this indicator blinks in green when the camcorder is in auto
Interval Rec mode or manual Interval Rec mode.
2 REC (recording) indicator
This indicator lights in red during recording. It also warns by flashing.
For more information, see “6-4 Operation Warnings” on page 6-18.
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3 BATT (battery) indicator
This indicator starts flashing when the battery connected to the
camcorder has fallen, and stays lit when the battery is exhausted.
To prevent interruption during operation, replace the battery as soon as
this indicator starts flashing.
The level at which the indicator starts flashing can be set on the
BATTERY page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
For details, see the Maintenance Manual.
4 (warning) indicator
This indicator lights up when the camcorder is used under one or more of
the following conditions and if the corresponding items have been set to
ON on the ‘!’ LED page of the USER menu.
• The gain is set to anything but 0 dB.
• The SHUTTER selector is ON.
• The WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST.
• ATW is being used.
• The lens extender is used.
• The FILTER selector is set to anything but ND:1/CC:A.
• The reference value of the auto iris adjustment is anything but the
standard value.
Note
For an HDW-750P which operates with the 25PsF format, this indicator
functions as follows.
For the 1/50 shutter speed, this indicator does not light even when the
SHUTTER selector is set to ON.
For a shutter speed other than 1/50, this indicator lights up when the
SHUTTER selector is set to ON.
5 VTR SAVE indicator
Lights up when the VTR section is set to power save mode by setting the
VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE.
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3-1 About Cassettes
This section describes the procedure for loading and unloading a
cassette.
See “Specifications VTR Section ”(page A-3) for information about the cassettes
you can use in the camcorder.
3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette
Loading a cassette
1Turn on the POWER switch.
Note
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.
HUMID display
POWER switch
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2Press the EJECT button.
The cassette lid will open.
3Check 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”.
Insert the cassette.
Push and close the
cassette lid.
Cassette lid
Window
outward.
Cassette holder
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Notes
• 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.
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
lid. Then take out the cassette. If you are not going to insert another
cassette, close the cassette lid.
It is possible to take out the cassette and close the cassette lid unless the
battery voltage drops below about 10.5 V. Do not repeat this unloading
operation.
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Cassette lid
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 lid is not locked, turning on the power
makes the cassette lid operable again.
1 Turn the power off.
2 Open this rubber cover.
3 Pushing on the screw inside
with a screwdriver, turn
the screw clockwise until the
cassette lid opens.
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Push the plug in. To
reuse the cassette,
return the plug to its
original position.
3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure
The following procedure prevents cassettes from being recorded
inadvertently.
Preventing accidental erasure
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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 more information, see “6-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting” on page
6-1.
Turning on the camcorder and loading a cassette
Follow the procedure below.
Basic procedure for shooting : from power supply to cassette loading
1Attach a fully charged battery pack.
For details, see “5-1 Power Supply” on page 5-1.
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2Set the POWER switch to ON. Check that warnings, such as the
HUMID indicator and so on, do not appear and that the BATT
indicator shows at least five segments.
• If HUMID indicator appears, wait until it disappears.
Note
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.
• If the BATT indicator does not show at least five segments,
replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.
For detailed information on warnings, see “6-4 Operation Warnings” on page
6-18.
3Check that there are no obstructions near the cassette lid. Then press
the EJECT button to open the cassette lid.
4After 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.
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Basic procedures for shooting: 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
F-RUN/SET/R-RUN:
F-RUN or R-RUN
(set as needed)
Iris:
Automatic
AUDIO SELECT
CH-1/CH-2:
AUTO
Zoom:
Automatic
OUTPUT/DCC:
CAM, DCC ON
DISPLAY: ON
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Shooting
Follow the procedure below.
Basic procedure for shooting: from adjusting the black balance and white
balance to stopping recording
1Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK to adjust the black
balance.
For detailed information on how to adjust the black balance, see “4-1-1
Adjusting the Black Balance” on page 4-2.
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2Select the CC filter and ND filter to match the lighting conditions,
and adjust the white balance.
When the black balance and white balance settings are already
in memory:
Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.
When the white balance setting is not in memory and you do not
have enough time to adjust the white balance:
Set the WHITE BAL switch to the PRST position. The white
balance is automatically set to 3200 K when the FILTER selector is
set to B, to 4300 K when the FILTER selector is set to C, and to
6300 K when the FILTER selector is set to D.
For more information, see “4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance”
on page 4-6.
3Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the focus and zoom.
4If necessary, set the electronic shutter for an appropriate mode and
speed.
For more information, see “4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter”
on page 4-12.
5To start recording, press the VTR START button or the VTR button
on the lens.
Or if the REC BUTTON function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1
switch, this switch functions as VTR START/STOP buttons.
For details, see “4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches” on page
4-109.
During recording, the REC indicator in the viewfinder goes on.
Perform zooming and focus control, if necessary.
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6To 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.
Note on cassettes
When crash-recording without doing continuous recording or recording
by using RE-TAKE function, if you use a recorded tape, the timecode
previously recorded may be displayed for a few seconds, even though the
new video and audio signals have been correctly recorded.
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3-2-2 Continuous Recording
If the camcorder is in the recording pause mode, simply pressing the
VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens
continues recording at exactly the next frame.
In other cases, you first need to position the tape at an appropriate point.
When the camcorder is in the recording pause mode
Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on
the lens positions the tape at the appropriate point automatically.
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.
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If you turn off the power during a recording pause
Continuous recording after turning off the power during a recording pause
1Turn on the power again.
2Press the RET button on the lens.
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.
3Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button
on the lens to start recording.
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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 “3-2-8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in the
Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function)” on page 3-53.
Continuous recording after rewinding or fast forward, after removing the
cassette, or on a tape that has been partly recorded
1Looking in the viewfinder, press the PLAY button to start playback.
2Press 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).
3Press the RET button.
The tape will rewind and will be positioned at the desired point to
continue recording.
4Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button
on the lens to start recording.
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3-2-3 Recording Good Shot Markers
Good shot markers 1 and 2 are recorded to tape when the RET button on
the lens is pressed during recording. Recording shot markers
1) 1 and 2
for scenes containing important images and sounds enables quick access
to the marked points. This increases editing efficiency.
For detailed information on shot marker operations, refer to the manual supplied
with your VTR.
A setting on the VTR MODE 5 page of the MAINTENANCE menu
determines whether or not good shot markers are recorded to the tape.
Recording markers to the tape
Follow the procedures below to perform settings for recording markers.
....................................................................................................................................
1) Shot marker
Time code of the scene to be used as the editing point when editing.
MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch
Cover
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1Open the cover, first. Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while
pushing the MENU knob .
The TOP menu appears.
2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to MAINTENANCE. t
3Push 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 MAINTENANCE menu
operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen.
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4When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to
move the mark to VTR MODE 5, then push the MENU knob.t
When any page of the MAINTENANCE menu is displayed, turn the
MENU knob until the VTR MODE 5 page appears, then push the
MENU knob.
The VTR MODE 5 page appears.
5Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to LTC UB-MARKER.t
6Push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of LTC UB-MARKER changes to a marktz
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
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7Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the
desired setting appears.
The setting changes in the following sequence: SET ALL y y
OFF.
Item Contents
SET Determines whether or not markers are recorded for the
items REC START MARK, SHOT MARKER 1 and
SHOT MARKER 2 which appear when you select SET.
ALL Records the recording start markers, good shot marker
1 and good shot maker 2.
OFF Does not record any markers.
When you select SET, go to step 8.
When you select ALL or OFF, go to step 9.
8Set the marker(s) to be recorded to ON.
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1Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the marker to be
set.
2Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counter clockwise until the
desired setting appears.
To record the marker to the tape, select ON.
To not record the marker, select OFF.
3Push the MENU knob.
4 1Perform settings of the remaining markers repeating steps ,
2 3 and .
9To end the menu opration, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF,
or close the cover.
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.
Recording a shot marker 1
Press the RET button once. On the viewfinder screen, “ ” and the timez
code of the marked point are displayed for about 3 seconds.
Recording a shot marker 2
Press the RET button twice. On the viewfinder screen, “X” and the time
code of the marked point are displayed for about 3 seconds.
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3-2-4 Recording a Recording Start Marker
You can record a recording start marker at the beginning of the
recording.
Using recording start markers enables quick access to the marked points,
for efficient editing.
For detailed information on recording start marker operations, refer to the manual
supplied with your VTR.
You can set whether or not recording start markers are recorded using
the VTR MODE 5 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
For detailed information on setting whether or not recording start markers are
recorded, see “Recording markers to the tape” on page 3-15.
3-2-5 Starting a Shoot with a Few Seconds of
Pre-Stored Picture Data (Loop Rec
Function) (When Using an HKDW-703
Extension Board)
By installing the optional HKDW-703 extension board (not supplied) in
the camcorder, the camcorder is able to constantly store a few seconds
(up to 7 seconds for the 59.94I format model or up to 8 seconds for the
50I/25PsF format model) worth of the most current picture and sound
data in the board’s 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 Loop Rec time/Loop Rec mode
To record in Loop Rec mode, you need to turn on Loop Rec mode and
set the picture data storage time (Loop Rec time) using the USER menu.
Loop Rec time
The Loop Rec time and VTR SAVE/STBY switch settings determine the
number of seconds of picture data that will be stored in the HKDW-
703’s memory and recorded when you press the VTR START button or
VTR button on the lens.
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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.
Loop Rec time setting and recording start point
Loop Rec time VTR STBY mode VTR SAVE mode
7 (seconds) About 7 seconds before About 4 seconds before
(for 59.94I format)
8 (seconds) About 8 seconds before About 5 seconds before
(for 50I/25PsF
format)
6 (seconds) About 6 seconds before About 4 seconds before (for
59.94I format)
About 5 seconds before (for
50I/25PsF format)
5 (seconds) About 5 seconds before About 4 seconds before (for
59.94I format)
About 5 seconds before (for
50I/25PsF format)
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
Notes
• After selecting the Loop Rec mode, immediately changing the Loop
Rec 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.
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• During playback or recording review, the picture data is not stored in
the HKDW-703’s memory. Picture data corresponding to the duration
of playback or recording review will not be in memory and will not be
recorded to tape.
To set the Loop Rec mode
Follow the procedure below to turn Loop Rec mode on.
Switches to be used for settings
1Open the cover, first. Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The page that was on the viewfinder screen when the last menu
operation ended will appear again.
MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch
Cover
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2Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears.
3Push the MENU knob.
The t mark appears at the left of the currently selected item and
the z mark appears at the left of the setting.
4Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to LOOP/INTVALt
REC.
When the question mark
appears at the left 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 a
camcorder which operate with the 59.94I format, that is, HDW-750
and HDW-730 which operates with the 59.94I format.
In this manual, menu operation is explained using the menus of a
camcorder which operates with the 59.94I format.
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5Push the MENU knob.
The t mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to a z
mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
6Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until LOOP
appears.
If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the
setting changes in the following sequence: OFF LOOP y y
A. INT M. INT.y
When LOOP appears, the camcorder is in the Loop Rec mode where
picture, sound, and time code are constantly saved in memory. The
TALLY lamp (green) is on while the picture data is being stored in
the memory.
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7Push the MENU knob.
The z mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to a t
mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark.z
In this case, you can select another item.
8Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to LOOP REC TIME.t
9Push the MENU knob.
The t mark at the left of LOOP REC TIME changes to a z mark
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
10 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the
desired Loop Rec time appears.
If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the
Loop Rec time changes in the following sequence: 0 SEC y 1
SEC y 2 SEC y 3 SEC y 4 SEC y 5 SEC y 6 SEC y 7
SEC (for 59.94I) /8 SEC (for 50 I).
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11 Push the MENU knob.
The z mark at the left of LOOP REC TIME changes to a t mark
and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark.z
12 To end the menu opration, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF,
or close the cover.
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.
Settings made in Loop Rec mode are maintained until changed.
You can turn the Loop Rec mode on and off by pressing the ASSIGN 1/
2 switch(es) to which the LOOP REC ON/OFF function is assigned.
For detailed information on the ASSIGN 1/2 switches, see “4-8-5 Assigning
Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches” on page 4-109.
Notes
• You can change the Loop Rec mode menu settings while recording;
any changes that you make, however, do not take effect until after the
recording operation is completed.
• When recording in Loop Rec mode, VITC is not recorded when the F-
RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to R-RUN. When it is set to the F-
RUN position, VITC is recorded.
Camcorder operations in Loop Rec mode
The recording procedure in Loop Rec mode is basically the same as that
for normal recording. Please note, however, the following differences.
• When you record in Loop Rec mode, the picture you shoot is recorded
to tape after the Loop Rec time elapses. For this reason, the tape does
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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 Loop Rec
time has elapsed. During this time, if you press the VTR START
button or VTR button on the lens, the 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 Loop Rec time set. However, if you start recording within the set
Loop Rec time immediately after selecting the Loop Rec mode,
changing the Loop Rec time or performing playback or recording
review, the picture data for the duration of the Loop Rec time will not
be stored in memory. Thus, the time the tape stops after the VTR
START button is pressed becomes shorter than the Loop Rec 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.
Turning off the camera
• 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, recording of picture data ends the instant
the tape is stopped. The recorded picture data is interrupted before the
recording stop point. For this reason, make sure you do not change the
battery while recording.
When the tape runs out during recording
Please note that picture data at the instant the tape stopped is not
recorded if the tape runs out and the camcorder stops. The recorded
picture data is interrupted before the recording stop point.
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3-2-6 Shooting Pictures at Intervals (Interval Rec
Function) (When Using an HKDW-703)
Inserting an optional HKDW-703 extension board (not supplied) in the
camcorder, enables the camcorder to record pictures intermittently.
There are two kinds of Interval Rec mode:
• Auto Interval Rec mode
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 time to be recorded on the tape (REC TIME) on the
FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu.
• Manual Interval Rec mode
There are two kinds of Manual Interval Rec mode:
— 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 the Auto Interval Rec and continuous trigger modes of the Manual
Interval Rec mode, by setting the PRE-LIGHTING function to ON, the
light connected to the LIGHT connector automatically turns on before
recording starts. This allows you to record pictures under the stable light
and color temperature conditions.
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Setting the Auto Interval Rec mode
To record in Auto Interval Rec mode, you need to turn on Auto Interval
Rec and set the total time from starting to finishing shooting (TAKE
TOTAL TIME) and time to be recorded on the tape (REC TIME), using
the USER menu.
Notes
• To make settings for Auto Interval Rec mode, set TAKE TOTAL
TIME first, then REC TIME.
• To turn on the light automatically before starting recording 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.
Follow the procedure below to turn on Auto Interval Rec mode
Switches to be used for setting the Auto Interval Rec mode
1Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The page that was on the viewfinder screen when the last menu
operation ended will appear again.
MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch
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When a question mark
appears at the left of the
title page, you can
switch the pages.
Turn the MENU knob
clockwise or
counterclockwise to
display the desired
page.
2Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears.
3Push the MENU knob.
The t mark appears at the left of the currently selected item and
the z mark appears at the left of the setting.
4Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to LOOP/INTVALt
REC.
The DF/NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only for a
camcorder which operates with the 59.94I format, that is, HDW-750
and HDW-730 which operates with the 59.94I format.
In this manual, menu operation is explained using the menus of a
camcorder which operates with the 59.94I format.
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5Push the MENU knob.
The t mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to a z
mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
6Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until A. INT
appears.
If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the
setting changes in the following sequence: OFF LOOP y y
A. INT M. INT.y
When A. INT appears, the camcorder is in Auto Interval Rec mode.
The TALLY indicator (green) flashes (one flash/second) while the
camcorder is in this mode. Also, TAKE TOTAL TIME, REC TIME
and PRE-LIGHTING appear.
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7Push the MENU knob.
The z mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to a t
mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark.z
In this case, you can select another item.
8Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to TAKE TOTALt
TIME.
9Push the MENU knob.
The t mark at the left of TAKE TOTAL TIME changes to a z
mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
10 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the
desired TAKE TOTAL TIME appears.
If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, TAKE
TOTAL TIME changes in the following sequence: 5M y 10M y
15M y 20M y 30M y 40M y 50M y 1H y 2H y 3H
y y y y y y y y 4H 5H 7H 10H 15H 20H 30H
40H y 50H y 70H y 100H.
where M means minutes (5M is 5 minutes) and H means hours (1H
is one hour).
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11 Push the MENU knob.
The ? mark at the left of setting changes to a mark and the z z
mark at the left of TAKE TOTAL TIME changes to a mark.t
12 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to REC TIME.t
13 Push the MENU knob.
The t mark at the left of REC TIME changes to a z mark and the
z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.
14 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the
desired time to be recorded on the tape appears.
If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, REC
TIME changes in the following sequence: 5 SEC y 10SEC y
15SEC y 20SEC y 30SEC y 40SEC y 50SEC y 1MIN
y y y y 2MIN .......38MIN 39MIN 40MIN (for 59.94I
fomrat)/48MIN (for 50I format).
where SEC means seconds (5SEC is 5 seconds) and MIN means
minutes (1MIN is one minute).
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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 to be displayed when turning the MENU knob
changes within the available setting times.
Be sure to set REC TIME after setting TAKE TOTAL TIME.
15 Push the MENU knob.
The ? mark at the left of setting changes to a mark and the z z
mark at the left of TAKE TOTAL TIME changes to an mark.t
16 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to PRE-LIGHTING.t
17 Push the MENU knob.
The t mark at the left of PRE-LIGHTING changes to a z mark
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
18 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the
desired time to turn on the light before starting recording appears.
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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.
Notes
• To turn on the light automatically before starting recording 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 Auto Interval Rec
mode. However, if the duration when 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.
19 Push the MENU knob.
The ? mark at the left of setting changes to a mark and the z z
mark at the left of PRE-LIGHTING changes to an t mark.
20 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
“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.
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Note
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.
Camcorder operation in Auto Interval Rec mode
Follow the procedure below to shoot and record the picture in Auto
Interval Rec mode after turning on Auto Interval Rec mode and making
the required settings.
Note
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.
1After performing the basic procedures for shooting and recording,
following the instructions in “3-2-1 Basic Procedures” (page 3-6),
secure the camcorder so that it will not move.
2Push 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, the light turns on
when you press the VTR START button. After the preset PRE-
LIGHTING time has elapsed, the camcorder captures the picture.
After the camcorder stores the picture data (for about five seconds)
in memory, and actually records the stored picture data on the tape.
Thus the tape runs intermittently. While recording in Auto Interval
Rec mode, the TALLY indicator (green) in the viewfinder flashes (4
flashes/second) and the message “AUTO INTERVAL **M**S”
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flashes in the viewfinder screen. When the camcorder is capturing
the picture in the memory, the REC indicator (red) in the viewfinder
lights.
After the time to be recorded on the tape (REC TIME) has elapsed,
the camcorder automatically stops shooting and 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 VTR button on the lens. The
camcorder stops recording.
However, the tape may run to record picture data stored in memory until
you interrupt Auto interval recording.
To end auto interval recording
You can clear Auto Interval Rec mode by the following two methods:
• Set the POWER switch to OFF.
• Set LOOP/INTVAL REC to OFF on the FUNCTION 1 page of the
USER menu.
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Time required for shooting and time required for
recording on the tape
The Auto Interval Rec mode is effective for shooting objects that moves
very slowly. You do, however, need to set the total time for shooting
(TAKE TOTAL TIME) and the time for recording on the tape (REC
TIME).
The time for shooting is the time required to shoot objects that moves
very slowly. The camcorder stores the picture data a frame at a time as it
is shot at the certain specified interval and records the picture data on
tape when up to the picture data for about 5 seconds are stored in
memory.
The time for recording on the tape is the length of recording the picture
data shot during TAKE TOTAL TIME.
The camcorder calculates the shooting interval based on two set values:
TAKE TOTAL TIME and REC TIME.
Total time for shooting (TAKE TOTAL TIME)
Time for recording on the tape (REC TIME)
Shooting interval
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Notes on Auto Interval Rec mode
Take note of 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 real 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 “4-8-6 Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock” on page 4-
114.
• Audio
The audio signal is not recorded in Auto Interval Rec mode.
• Cassette control buttons
While recording in Auto Interval Rec mode (the green tally indicator in
the viewfinder flashes (4 flashes/second)), you cannot use cassette
control buttons (EJECT, REW, F FWD, PLAY and STOP). To use the
cassette control buttons, stop Auto interval recording by pressing the
VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens.
• Menu operation
While recording in Auto Interval Rec mode (the green tally indicator in
the viewfinder flashes (4 flashes/second)), you cannot change the
settings of LOOP/INTVAL REC, TAKE TOTAL TIME and REC
TIME. To change the settings, stop Auto interval recording by pressing
the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens.
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• 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 the memory.
• If you remove the battery, unplug the DC cable, or cut power to the AC
adaptor while auto interval recording, the picture data shot and stored
before recording stops (maximum 5 seconds) will not be recorded. Do
not change the battery during auto interval recording.
• When tape runs out during auto interval recording
Note that the picture data (maximum 5 seconds) shot and stored before
the tape stops is not recorded if the tape runs out and the camcorder
stops.
Setting the Manual Interval Rec mode
There are two kinds of Manual Interval Rec mode:
• 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.
Setting the single trigger mode
1Follow the procedure in steps 1 to 5 in “Setting the Auto Interval
Rec mode” on page 3-29 to select LOOP/INTVAL REC on the
FUNCTION 1 page.
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2Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until M. INT
appears.
If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the
setting changes in the following sequence: OFF LOOP y y
A. INT M. INT.y
When M. INT appears, the camcorder turns in Manual Interval Rec
mode and the TALLY indicator (green) flashes. NUMBER OF
FRAME, TRIGGER INTERVAL and PRE-LIGHTING appear
under LOOP/INTERVAL REC.
3Push the MENU knob.
The z mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to a t
mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark.z
In this case, you can select another item.
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4Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to NUMBER OFt
FRAME.
5Push the MENU knob.
The t mark at the left of NUMBER OF FRAME changes to a z
mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
6Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the
desired number of frames to be recorded at shooting appears.
If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the
number changes in the following sequence: 1 y 2 y 4 y 8.
7Push the MENU knob.
The ? mark at the left of setting changes to a mark and the z z
mark at the left of NUMBER OF FRAME changes to a mark.t
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8Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to TRIGGERt
INTERVAL.
9Push the MENU knob.
The t mark at the left of TRIGGER INTERVAL changes to a z
mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
10 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise to display M.
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 camcorder is in the single trigger mode of the
Manual Interval Rec mode and PRE-LIGHTING disappears.
11 Push the MENU knob.
The ? mark at the left of setting changes to a mark and the z z
mark at the left of TRIGGER INTERVAL changes to a mark.t
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12 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
“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.
Note
The settings for the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode
are maintained until changed. However, if you switch the camcorder
power off, Manual Interval Rec mode settings are cleared except for the
NUMBER OF FRAME setting and the single trigger mode selection. To
use the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec function again
after switching on the power, perform steps 1 to 2.
Camcorder operation in the single trigger mode of the
Manual Interval Rec mode
Follow the procedure below to shoot a picture in the single trigger mode
of the Manual Interval Rec mode.
Note
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.
1After performing the basic procedure for shooting and recording
following the instructions in “3-2-1 Basic Procedures” (page 3-6) ,
secure the camcorder so that it will not move.
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2Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button
on the lens.
The camcorder starts recording in the single trigger mode of the
Manual Interval Rec mode. 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 VTR button, the
camcorder captures and stores the picture data of the preset number
of frames. The REC indicator (red) is on while the camcorder is
capturing the picture in the memory. The camcorder stores picture
data (for about 5 seconds) in memory, and actually records the
stored picture data on the tape. The tape runs intermittently.
To stop the recording in the single trigger mode
You can stop the recording in the single triger mode of the Manual Rec
Interval mode 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 the continuous trigger mode
1Follow the procedure in steps 1 to 9 in “Setting the single trigger
mode” on page 3-40.
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2Turn 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 1SEC y 2SEC
y y y y y y y 3SEC 4SEC 5SEC 6SEC 7SEC 8SEC
9SEC y 10SEC y 15SEC y 20SEC y 30SEC y 40SEC
y yyyyy 50SEC 1MIN 2MIN 3MIN 4MIN 5MIN
y y y y y y 6MIN 7MIN 8MIN 9MIN 10MIN 15MIN
y y y y y y 20MIN 30MIN 40MIN 50MIN 1H 2H
yyyyy y 3H 4H 5H 6H 12H 24H.
When a trigger interval time other than M is displayed, the
camcorder is in continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec
mode. The TALLY indicator (green) flashes (1 flash/second).
3Push the MENU knob.
The ? mark at the left of setting changes to a mark and the z z
mark at the left of TRIGGER INTERVAL changes to a mark.t
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4Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to PRE-LIGHTING.t
5Push the MENU knob.
The t mark at the left of PRE-LIGHTING changes to a z mark
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
6Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the
desired time interval 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.
Notes
• 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 the continuous trigger
mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode. However, if the duration
when the light should be off is less than 5 seconds, the light is on
continuously.
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• When the LIGHT switch is set to MANUAL and the switch of the
light is set to ON, the light is always on.
7Push the MENU knob.
The ? mark at the left of setting changes to a mark and the z z
mark at the left of PRE-LIGHTING changes to a t mark.
8To 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 the continuous trigger
mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode, 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.
Note
The settings for the continuos trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec
mode are maintained until changed. However, if you switch the
camcorder power off, Manual Interval Rec mode settings are cleared
except for the NUMBER OF FRAME, TRIGGER INTERVAL, and
PRE-LIGHTING settings. To use the continuous trigger mode of the
Manual Interval Rec function again after switching on the power,
perform steps 1 to 2 in “Setting the single trigger mode” on page 3-40.
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Camcorder operation in the continuous trigger mode
of the Manual Interval Rec mode
Follow the procedure below to shoot pictures in the continuous trigger
mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode.
Note
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.
1After performing the basic procedures for shooting and recording
following the instructions in “3-2-1 Basic Procedures”, (page 3-6),
secure the camcorder so that it will not move.
2Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button
on the lens.
The camcorder starts recording in the continuous trigger mode of the
Manual Interval Rec mode, 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.
After you press the VTR START button or VTR button, the
camcorder stores preset number of frames at the preset trigger
intervals. However, 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 (for about
5 seconds) in memory, and actually records the stored picture data
on the tape. Thus, the tape runs intermittently. The REC indicator
(red) is on while the camcorder is capturing the picture in the
memory.
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To stop the recording in the continuous trigger mode of the Manual
Interval Rec mode
You can stop the recording in the continuous trigger mode of the Manual
Interval Rec mode 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 VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens.
• Set the POWER switch to OFF.
Notes on Manual Interval Rec mode
Take note of the following points which are common to the single trigger
mode and continuous trigger mode. Any 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 the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode,
the real time of the shooting is saved in the user bits.
• Audio
The audio signal is not recorded in Manual Interval Rec mode.
• Cassette control buttons
While recording in the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec
mode (the green tally flashes (2 flashes/second)), you cannot use 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 the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval
Rec mode, you cannot use 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.
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However, the tape may run to record the picture data stored in the
memory before stopping the manual interval recording.
• Menu operation
In the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode, you cannot
change the settings of LOOP/INTVAL REC and NUMBER OF FRAME
on the FUNCTION 1 page after the camcorder starts recording. To
change the settings, stop the recording pressing the EJECT button or
setting the POWER switch to OFF.
In the continuous trigger mode the Manual Interval Rec mode, you
cannot change the settings of LOOP/INTVAL REC, NUMBER OF
FRAME and TRIGGER INTERVAL after the camcorder starts
recording. To change the settings, stop the recording pressing the VTR
START button or VTR button on the lens or 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 the tape has run for a few seconds to record the
picture data stored in the memory.
• If you remove the battery, unplug the DC cable, or cut the power to the
AC adaptor while manual interval recording, the image currently being
shot on the camcorder (maximum 5 seconds) will not be recorded. Do
not change the battery while recording in Manual Interval Rec mode.
• When tape runs out during recording in Manual Interval Rec
mode
Note that the picture data (maximum 5 seconds) at the instant the tape
stopped is not recorded if the tape runs out and the camcorder stops.
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3-2-7 Continuous Recording on the 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 “4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2
Switches” on page 4-109.
Example: After recording cut 3, clearing cut 3 and recording cut 4 after cut 2
Continuous recording of a new cut after the cut before the
most recent cut
In the above example, with the camcorder in the recording pause mode
after recording 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 changes to the recording pause mode.
Record cut 4. Cut 4 is recorded after cut 2.
Notes
• When pictures consisting of cuts recorded using the RE-TAKE
function are played back by the 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 or noise may
be added to the cue audio for the first 2 or 3 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.
Tape running direction
Cut 1 Cut 2 Cut 3
Cut 4
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• If you use a recorded tape, the timecode previously recorded may be
displayed, even though the new picture and audio are correctly
recorded.
3-2-8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion
and Turning in the 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 “4-6-2 Basic Use of the Menu”
on page 4-49.
End Search function
Tape running direction
Recorded portion Blank portion
The current tape
position Searching for the end of the
recorded portion and turning
in recording pause mode
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Searching for the end of the recording, then switching to
recording pause mode
To start the recording again after rewinding the recorded tape, playing it
back and stopping the camcorder, follow the procedure below.
Press the RET button on the Lens.
The tape automatically runs and stops at the end of the recorded portion
of the tape. The camcorder automatically switches to recording pause
mode and is ready to start recording again.
Note
When the STOP KEY FREEZE function is set to become active on the
VTR MODE 4 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
press the RET button.
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3-3 Checking the Recording
— 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 2-5 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 tape is automatically rewound, and that segment
is played back on the viewfinder screen. 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 “4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches” on page
4-109.
Note
The recording review functions only works if the recording you have
made is at least 3 seconds long.
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HD monitor
HD SDI input
connector
HDW-730/750/750P
HD SDI OUT
3-3-2 Checking the Recording on the Color
Video Monitor — Playback in Color
Connect an HD color video monitor with the HD SDI input connector to
the HD SDI OUT connector of the camcorder. By pressing the PLAY
button, you can view the recorded picture.
Color playback
Note
If HD SDI OUT is set to OFF on the OUTPUT SEL page of the USER
menu, you cannot view the picture. Set HD SDI OUT to ON.
For detailed information, see “4-8-2 Selecting the Output Signals” on page 4-101.
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When using an HKDW-702 extension board (not supplied) for
down converting
Connect the color video monitor to the TEST OUT connector or VBS/
SDI OUT connector of the camcorder (when an HKDW-702 is
installed). By pressing the PLAY button, you can view the recorded
picture.
The signal output from each connector depends on the menu settings.
For detailed information, see “4-8-2 Selecting the Output Signals” on page 4-101.
Color playback
NTSC/PAL monitor HDW-730/750/750P
SDI input
connector or
video input
connector a)
VBS/SDI OUT a)
Video input
connector b) TEST OUT b)
a) As the output signal from the VBS/SDI OUT connector, when
SDI is selected on the OUTPUT SEL page of the USER
menu, connect to the SDI input connector. When VBS is
selected, connect to the video input connector.
Note
When REAR BNC OUT SEL is set to OFF on the OUTPUT
SEL page of the USER menu, the signal is not output from
the VBS/SDI OUT connector.
For detailed information, see “4-8-2 Selecting the Output
Signals” on page 4-101.
b) When SD is selected as the output signal from the TEST
OUT connector, connect to the video input connector.
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Memory label
Window
outlet
Cassette holder
3-4 Recording the Recording
Start Time Code onto the
Memory Label — Tele-File
The VTR section is compatible with the Tele-File memory label system.
This system allows you to record the recording start time code, model
name, serial No. and TAPE format onto the MLB-1M-100 memory label
(not supplied). This is very helpful for management of the cassette tapes
and to improve the efficiency of the tape editing.
The memory label attached to the cassette is automatically detected.
To record the recording start time code onto the memory
label
Follow the procedure below to record the recording start time code.
1Insert the cassette onto which the MLB-1M-100 memory label has
been attached.
2Press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens.
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At the instant the recording starts, the time code of the recording
start is recorded on the memory label.
To confirm the remaining capacity on the memory label
1Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU
knob .
The TOP menu appears.
2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to FILE.t
3Push the MENU knob.
When the FILE menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears.
Or if you used the FILE menu already, the page that was on the
screen when the last FILE menu operation ended appears on the
viewfinder screen.
4When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to
move the mark to TELE FILE, then push the MENU knob.t
When any page of the FILE menu is displayed, turn the MENU
knob until the TELE FILE page appears, then push the MENU
knob.
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The TELE FILE page appears.
The remaining capacity of the memory label is displayed at the
REMAIN column.
You can record the recording start time code about 130 times on the
memory label of 1 Kilobyte.
Note
When the remaining capacity of the memory label becomes 0 %,
you can not record the recording start time code any more.
“0 %” is displayed at the REMAIN column and the message
“MEMORY FULL” is displayed at the STATUS column.
Warnings on the viewfinder screen when the remaining
capacity is 0 %
In the following cases, the message “TELE FILE MEMORY FULL” is
displayed at the setting change and adjustment progress message display
area of the viewfinder.
• When loading the cassette onto which the memory label whose
memory capacity is 0 % is attached.
• When loading the cassette onto which the memory label whose
memory capacity is 0 % is attached and starting /stopping the
recording.
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To clear recorded data
1Follow steps 1 to 4 in “To confirm the remaining capacity on the
memory label” until the TELE FILE page of the FILE menu is
displayed on the viewfinder screen.
The TELE FILE page appears.
2Turn the MENU knob to move mark to TELE FILE CLEAR,t
then push the MENU knob.
The message “CLEAR DATA OK? YES NO” appears. In this case,
the t mark is displayed on the front of “NO” and “NO” blinks.
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3Turn the MENU knob to move mark to YES (“YES” blinks),t
then push the MENU knob.
The data recorded on the memory label is cleared.
100 % appears at the REMAIN column.
Notes
• When the memory label is protected from accidental erasure, you
cannot clear recorded data.
• The time code data is cleared. However, the memory label ID is not
cleared.
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3-5 Freezing a Picture during
Playback
Pressing the STOP button during playback stops playback and freezes
the picture.
The VTR MODE 4 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
1Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Recording markers to the tape” on page
3-15 to display the VTR MODE 4 page of the MAINTENANCE
menu.
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2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to STOP KEYt
FREEZE, then push the MENU knob.
The t mark at the left of STOP KEY FREEZE changes to a z
mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
3Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the
desired freeze mode appears.
If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the
freeze mode changes in the following sequence: OFF y FRAME
y FIELD.
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.
4Push the MENU knob.
The ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark and the z z
mark at the left of STOP KEY FREEZE changes to a mark.t
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5To end menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF or
close the cover of the menu operating section.
Viewing frozen pictures
1Push the PLAY button to start playback.
2Push 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 blinks (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 FF button.
To eject the tape: Push the EJECT button.
Notes
• 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 end search mode from the freeze-frame mode,
push the STOP button first, and then push the RET button.
When remotely controlling the camcorder from an RM-
B150 remote control unit (not supplied)
You can perform the same operation from an RM-B150.
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3-6 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 4 page of the
MAINTENANCE menu.
1Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Recording markers on the tape” on page 3-15
to display the VTR MODE 4 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to STBY OFF TIMER,t
then push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of STBY OFF TIMER changes to a markt z
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
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3Turn 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 30MINy
y y y 10MIN 5MIN OFF.
In order not to enter in the VTR SAVE mode, select OFF.
To enter the VTR SAVE mode, select the desired time.
4Press the MENU knob.
The z mark at the left of the STBY OFF TIMER changes to an t
mark and the ? mark to the left of the setting changes to the mark.z
5To end menu operations, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or
close the cover.
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Adjustments and Settings for Recording
4-1 Adjusting the Black
Balance and the White
Balance
To always obtain 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 first used
• When the camcorder is used under conditions in which the surrounding
temperature has changed greatly
• When the camcorder has not been used for a long time
• When the GAIN selector 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 VF DISP MODE is set to 2 or 3 on the VF DISP 1 page of the
USER menu.
Note
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.
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4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance
In automatic black balance mode, adjustments are performed in the
following sequence: clamp level, black set, and black balance. Manual
black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu.
Follow the procedure below to adjust the black balance.
1Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to CAM.
2Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK and release the switch.
The switch returns to the center position, and the adjustment is executed.
AUTO W/B BAL switch
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During adjustment, the following message is displayed on the viewfinder
screen.
The black balance adjustment ends in a few seconds with the message
“BLACK:OK” and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in
memory.
Notes
• During the black balance adjustment, the iris is automatically closed.
• During the black balance adjustment, the gain selection circuit is
automatically activated so you may see flickering on the viewfinder
screen, but this is not a fault.
The messages change in
the following sequence :
-BLACK SET- →
-BLACK BAL-
1) →
-CHECK-
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1) If the existing black balance adjustment is satisfactory, the message “BLACK
BAL” may not appear, that is, the automatic black balance adjustment may be
omitted to save time.
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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.
Black balance adjustment error messages
Error message Meaning
BLACK : NG
IRIS NOT CLOSED
BLACK : NG
TIME LIMIT
BLACK : NG
R (or G or B) : OVERFLOW
If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the black balance
adjustment. Keep pushing the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK until -
BLACK SET- appears after the -CHECK- appears. If the error message
occurs again, an internal check is necessary.
For information about this internal check, refer to “Maintenance Manual”.
Note
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.
The lens iris did not close; adjustment was
impossible.
Adjustment could not be completed within
the standard number of attempts.
The difference between the reference
value and the current value is so great that
it exceeds the range. Adjustment was
impossible.
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Black balance memory
Values stored in memory are held until the black balance is next
adjusted.
If a memory error occurs
If the error message “: STORED DATA : NG” flashes on the viewfinder
screen when the camcorder is turned on, the black balance and white
balance memory contents have been lost.
Adjust the black balance and white balance again. Contact your Sony
representative if this message continues to appear even after the black
balance and white balance have been adjusted again.
For more information, refer to “Maintenance Manual.”
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4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance
Follow the procedure below to automatically adjust the white balance.
1Adjust the switches as shown in the figure below.
If the setting on the GAIN selector or WHITE BAL switch is changed, a
message reporting the set position appears for about 3 seconds in the
setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the
viewfinder screen.
GAIN switch:
Set as low as
possible.
OUTPUT/DCC switch:
CAM
FILTER selector
WHITE BAL switch:
A or B a)
a) When WHITE SWITCH
<B> is set to MEM on
the FUNCTION 2 page
of the OPERATION
menu
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2Adjust the FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions.
ND filter CC filter
1 Clear A Cross filter
2 1/4 ND B 3200K
3 1/16 ND C 4300K
4 1/64 ND D 6300K
If the setting of the FILTER selector is changed, a message reporting
the set position appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and
adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen
(in display mode 3).
3Place a white test card under the same lighting conditions as the
subject to be shot and zoom up to it. Alternately, any white object
such as a cloth or a wall could be used.
The absolute minimum white area is as follows:
Note
Make sure there are not bright spots in the rectangle.
Rectangle centered on the
screen. The lengths of the
sides are 70% of the length
or the width of the screen.
The white object must be
within the rectangle and
have an area of at least
10% of the screen.
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4Adjust the lens iris.
If the lens is manually adjusted, adjust it as appropriate.
If the lens has an automatic iris, set the automatic/manual switch on
the lens to automatic.
5Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to WHT and release the switch.
The switch returns to the center position, and the adjustment is executed.
During adjustment, the message “WHITE : OP” is displayed on the
viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3).
AUTO W/B BAL switch
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The white balance adjustment ends in a second with the message
“WHITE : OK”, and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in the
memory (A or B) that was selected in step 1.
Note
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 (marked
with IG, IS, or S) on the lens.
For more information, refer to the lens operation manual.
Approximate color
temperature of the object
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1) Hunting
Repeated brightening and darkening of an image, resulting from repeated
response to automatic iris control.
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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.
White balance adjustment error messages
Error message Meaning
WHITE : NG
LOW LEVEL
WHITE : NG
COLOR TEMP HIGH
WHITE : NG
COLOR TEMP LOW
WHITE : NG
TIME LIMIT
WHITE : NG
POOR WHITE AREA
WHITE : NG
LEVEL TOO HIGH
If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the white balance
adjustment. If the error message occurs again, an internal check is
necessary.
For information about this internal check, refer to “Maintenance Manual”.
The white video level is too low. Either make open
the lens iris or increase the gain.
The color temperature is too high. Select a suitable
filter setting.
The color temperature is too low. Select a suitable
filter setting.
Adjustment could not be completed within the
standard number of attempts.
The white area could not be checked.
The white video level is too high. Either narrow the
lens iris opening or change the ND filter.
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If you have no time to adjust the white balance
Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white balance is
automatically set to 3200 K when the FILTER selector is in position B,
to C for 4300 K and to D for 6300 K.
For details about setting the white balance manually, see “4-1-2 Adjusting the
White Balance” on page 4-6.
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 each A and B can be
limited to one each by setting WHT FILTER INH. to ON on the
FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu. In this case, the
memory contents are not linked to the filters.
When the WHITE BAL switch is set to B whereas, on the FUNCTION 2
page of the OPERATION menu, “WHITE SWITCH <B>” is set to
ATW, the ATW function is activated to automatically adjust the white
balance of the picture being shot for varying lighting conditions.
If a memory error occurs
If the error message “: STORED DATA : NG” flashes on the viewfinder
screen when the camcorder is turned on, the white balance and black
balance memory contents have been lost.
Adjust the white balance and black balance again. Contact your Sony
representative if this message continues to appear even after the white
balance and black balance have been adjusted again.
For more information, refer to “Maintenance Manual.”
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4-2 Setting the Electronic
Shutter
This section describes the shutter modes that can be used with the
electronic shutter of the camcorder, and describes the procedure for
selecting the shutter speed and mode.
4-2-1 Shutter Modes
The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and the
shutter speeds that can be selected are listed below.
Selectable shutter modes and speeds
Mode
Standard
ECS (Extended
Clear Scan)
Shutter speed
HDW-730 (59.94I format)/
HDW-750: 1/100, 1/125,
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000 (sec.)
HDW-730 (50I format)/
HDW-750P (50I format):
1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500,
1/1000, 1/2000 (sec.)
HDW-750P (25PsF format):
1/33, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100,
1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000 (sec.)
HDW-730 (59.94I format):
60.0 to 4300 Hz
HDW-730 (50I format): 50.0
to 4700 Hz
HDW-750: 30.0 to 4300 Hz
HDW-750P (50I format):
25.0 to 4700 Hz
HDW-750P (25PsF format):
25.0 to 2100 Hz
Application
For shooting fast-moving
subjects with little blurring.
For obtaining images with no
horizontal bands of noise
when shooting subjects such
as monitor screens.
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Mode
EVS a)
(Enhanced
Vertical
definition
System)
a) For an HDW-750P, operating with the 25PsF format, this function is not
available.
Notes
• 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 and 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 strengths of each of
the R, G and B colors are actually changing in synchronization with the
frequency of the power supply (“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 59.94I format) or 50 Hz (with the 50I format). However, if
the power frequency is 50 Hz (with the 59.94I format) or 60Hz (50I
format), 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 CCD. 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.
Shutter speed
HDW-730 (59.94I format)/
HDW-750: 1/60 sec. (fixed)
HDW-730 (50I format)/
HDW-750P (50I fomrat):
1/50 sec. (fixed)
Application
Improved vertical
resolution. However, the
sensitivity and dynamic
range are reduced.
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4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed
Use the SHUTTER selector to select a shutter mode or a standard-mode
shutter speed. To set the shutter speed in ECS mode, with the SHUTTER
switch set to ON and the ECS 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.
Setting the shutter mode and standard-mode shutter
speed
Once the shutter speed is selected, it is retained even when the
camcorder power is turned off.
1Follow the procedure described in “4-7-2 Selecting the Display
Items” (page 4-70) to set to VF DISPLAY MODE to 2 or 3 from the
VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu.
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2Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL.
The current shutter setting appears for about 3 seconds in the setting
change and adjustment progress message display area of the
viewfinder screen.
E.g.“: SS : 1/250” or “: ECS : 60.00 Hz”
SHUTTER selector
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3Before the message from step 2 disappears, push the SHUTTER
selector to SEL again and repeat until the desired mode or speed
appears.
Pushing the SHUTTER selector to SEL repeatedly allows you to
cycle through the settings of mode and speed preselected on the SHT
ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu.
Note that all modes and all standard-mode speeds listed in the table
on page 4-12 are preselected using the SHT ENABLE page of the
OPERATION menu.
ECS mode
Standard mode
1/100 for the HDW-730 (59.94I format)/HDW-750
1/60 for the HDW-730 (50I format)/HDW-750P (50I format)
For the HDW-750P (25PsF format), the available shutter
speeds are 1/33, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500,
1/1000, 1/2000 (sec.)
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Setting the shutter speed in ECS mode
Follow the procedure below.
1Set the shutter speed mode to ECS.
ECS (Extended clear scan) page (factory settings)
2Turn 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.
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The frequency range can be changed as shown below.
HDW-730 (59.94I format): 60.0 to 4300 Hz
HDW-730 (50I format): 50.0 to 4700 Hz
HDW-750: 30.0 to 4300 Hz
HDW-750P: 25.0 to 2100 Hz
When an RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is connected
You can set the shutter speed of ECS with the rotary encoder of the
RM-B150.
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.
Follow the procedure below.
Note
The settings selected on the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION
menu become invalid when the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is
connected to the camcorder.
Changing the range of choice of shutter mode and speed settings
MENU ON/OFF switchMENU knob
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1Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU
knob.
The TOP menu appears.
2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to OPERATION.t
3Push the MENU knob.
When the OPERATION menu is first used, the CONTENTS page
appears.
Or if you used the OPERATION menu already, the page that was on
the screen when the last OPERATION menu operation ended
appears on the viewfinder screen.
4When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to
move the mark to SHT ENABLE, then push the MENU knob.t
When any page of the OPERATION menu is displayed, turn the
MENU knob until the SHT ENABLE page appears, then push the
MENU knob.
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The SHT ENABLE page appears, and the current settings are
displayed on the page.
5Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the mode or shuttert
speed you want.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a marktz
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
6Turn the MENU knob until ON appears, then push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a markzt
and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark.z
To set another mode or speed continuously, return to step 5.
For only the shutter speed set to ON, you can select the shutter speed
using the SHUTTER switch.
7To 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 viewfinder.
The menu is for a
camcorder which
operates with the 59.94I
format.
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4-3 Changing the Reference
Value for Automatic Iris
Adjustment
The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to
enable the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent
white crush from the subject on which a spot light is turned. The
reference value for the lens iris can be set within the following range
with respect to the standard value.
• 0.25: about 0.25 stop further open
• 0.5: about 0.5 stop further open
• 0.75: about 0.75 stop further open
• 1: about 1 stop further open
• –0.25: about 0.25 stop further closed
• –0.5: about 0.5 stop further closed
• –0.75: about 0.75 stop further closed
• –1: about 1 stop further closed
Also you can set the area where light detection occurs.
Changing the reference value
1Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
When the USER menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears.
Or if you used the USER menu already, the page that was on the
screen when the last USER menu operation ended appears on the
viewfinder screen.
2When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to
move t mark to AUTO IRIS, then push the MENU knob.
When any page of the USER menu is displayed, turn the MENU
knob until the AUTO IRIS page appears, then push the MENU
knob.
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The AUTO IRIS page appears.
3Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to IRIS OVERRIDE.t
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a marktz
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
4Turn the MENU knob until ON appears, then push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a markzt
and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark.z
The IRIS OVERRIDE is set to ON.
5Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. Or close the cover of the
Menu Operating section.
The AUTO IRIS page disappears from the viewfinder.
6Turn the MENU knob to change the reference value.
Note
Be sure to confirm that the shutter speed is set to any mode other
than ECS.
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. The reference value is
normally set to the standard value.
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To open the iris by 0.25 stop:
Turn the MENU knob further counterclockwise as seen from the
front of the camera.
One bar ( ) appears in the upper part to the left of the F number ins
the iris indication.
To open the iris by 0.5 stop:
Turn the MENU knob further counterclockwise as seen from the
front of the camera.
One bar ( ) appears in the upper part to the left of the F number inx
the iris indication.
To open the iris by 0.75 stop:
Turn the MENU knob further counterclockwise as seen from the
front of the camera.
Two bars ( ) appear in the upper part to the left of the F numbersx
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 ( ) appear in the upper part to the left of the F numberxx
in the iris indication.
To close the iris by 0.25 stop:
Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the
camera.
One bar ( ) appears in the lower part to the left of the F number ins
the iris indication.
To close the iris by 0.5 stop:
Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the
camera.
One bar ( ) appears in the lower part to the left of the F number inx
the iris indication.
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To close the iris by 0.75 stop:
Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the
camera.
Two bars ( ) appear in the lower part to the left of the F numbersx
in the iris indication.
To close the iris by 1 stop:
Turn the MENU knob further clockwise as seen from the front of the
camera.
Two bars ( ) appear in the lower part to the left of the F numberxx
in the iris indication.
Opening or closing the lens iris
Opening the lens iris
Iris opened by 0.25 stop
Iris opened by 0.5 stop
Iris opened by 0.75 stop
Iris opened by 1 stop
Closing the lens iris
Iris closed by 0.25 stop
Iris closed by 0.5 stop
Iris closed by 0.75 stop
Iris closed by 1 stop
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When the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is connected
The IRIS control knob of the RM-B150 can be used for lens iris setting.
The bar display ( ) will not appear, however.s
Selecting the automatic iris window
1Follow the procedure of steps 1 and 2 described in “Changing the
reference value” on page 4-21 to display the AUTO IRIS page.
2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to IRIS WINDOWt
IND.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a marktz
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
3Turn the MENU knob until ON appears, then push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a markzt
and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark.z
The setting is executed.
The currently selected auto iris window appears on the viewfinder
screen.
If it is not necessary to display the auto iris window on the
viewfinder, set to OFF.
4Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to IRIS WINDOW.t
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a marktz
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
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5Turn the MENU knob until the desired auto iris window appears,
then push the MENU knob.
Auto iris window
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a markzt
and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark.z
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.
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 in the illustrations indicate the area where
light detection occurs.
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6Set 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 viewfinder.
To reduce the influence to the auto iris due to shooting a high
luminance subject
When shooting a high luminance subject, the auto iris closes too much
and a white crush may occur on the image. In such a case, you can
reduce the influence to the auto iris by setting CLIP HIGH LIGHT to
ON on the AUTO IRIS page of the USER menu.
Since the level exceeding a certain level is clipped, the influence to the
auto iris is reduced.
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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 channel CH-1 or CH-2 . You can also adjust the audio level
manually.
For the audio level of the signal to be recorded in audio
channel CH-3 or CH-4
Only automatic adjustment of the audio level is available.
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.
Manually adjusting the audio levels of the audio input
from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors
Follow the procedure described below to adjust the audio levels of the
audio input from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, which are to be
recorded in audio channels CH-1 and CH-2.
Note
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.
At the factory setting, the XLR connection automatic detection mode of
the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors is set to ON. In this case, start the
operation from step 2.
When the XLR connection automatic detection mode is set to OFF, start
the operation from step 1.
You can set the XLR connection automatic detection mode on the VTR
MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
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Manual adjustment of the audio levels of AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2
1Set the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switch which corresponds to the
channels to be adjusted among input signals connected to AUDIO
IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors to REAR.
To adjust and record both of channels 1 and 2, set the both AUDIO
IN CH-1 and AUDIO IN CH-2 switches to REAR.
2Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) corresponding to the channel
selected in step 1 to MANUAL.
MIC LEVEL control
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3Adjust the LEVEL controls corresponding to the channel selected in
step 1 so that at the maximum sound level, the level meter indicates
-18 dB (segment above 20 segment). The second bar from the top
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 (CH-1/CH-2) controls
You can select the audio level controls to be used for adjusting the level
of the audio signals input to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors on
the VTR MODE-2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
At the factory
setting Example 1 Example 2
Audio level
to the CH-1
Audio level
to the CH-2
Corresponding peak value
Off
These bars go on.
Normal input level
Those bars go on.
Excessive input level
LEVEL (CH-1)
control
LEVEL (CH-2)
control
MIC LEVEL
control
MIC LEVEL
control
The MIC LEVEL control is
linked with LEVEL (CH-1)
control
The MIC LEVEL control is
linked with LEVEL (CH-2)
control
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Note
When you select that the MIC LEVEL control is linked with the LEVEL
(CH-1/CH-2) control(s), if the MIC LEVEL control is turned fully
counterclockwise to 0, the audio signal input to AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2
connectors cannot be recorded. Before adjusting the audio level using the
LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls, confirm the setting of the MIC LEVEL
control.
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 in audio
channels CH-1 and CH-2.
Notes
• When and are not displayed under the audio channel level1 2
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 set to ON, when
the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, the
camcorder detects the connection to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2
connectors. Thus, the AUDIO IN switch is internally reset to REAR
and the audio signals input to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors
are automatically selected.
Before adjusting the audio level of the front microphone, confirm that
no cables are connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors.
Or set the REAR XLR AUTO to OFF on the VTR MODE 1 page of
the MAINTENANCE menu.
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Microphone audio level manual adjustment (1)
1To record the stereo sound, set both AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2
switches to FRONT.
To record the monaural sound, set the AUDIO IN CH-1 and/or
CH-2 switch(es) corresponding to the channel to be adjusted and
recorded to FRONT.
For detailed information, see “Recording the stereo sound” on page 5-18.
2Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) for the desired channel(s)
selected in step 1 to MANUAL.
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3Rotate the MIC LEVEL knob to adjust the audio level so that at the
maximum sound level, the level meter indicates -18 dB (segment
above 20 segments).
• The 10 bars from the bottom among 17 bars go on with the normal
input volume.
• The second bar from the top may turn on occasionally, but do not
allow the top bar to go on. If it goes on, the audio level is too high.
Note
You cannot adjust the audio level of the L channel and R channel
separately even if the stereo microphone is connected.
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 MIC IN connectors on the VTR MODE-2
page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
At the factory
setting Example 1 Example 2
Audio level
to the CH-1
Audio level
to the CH-2
Note
When you select that LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) control(s) is linked with the
MIC LEVEL control, if the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) control(s) is turned
fully counterclockwise to 0, the audio signal input to AUDIO IN CH-1/
CH-2 connectors cannot be recorded. Before adjusting the audio level
using the MIC LEVEL control, confirm the setting of the LEVEL (CH-1/
CH-2) controls.
LEVEL (CH-1)
control
LEVEL (CH-2)
control
MIC LEVEL
control
MIC LEVEL
control
The LEVEL (CH-1) control
is linked with MIC LEVEL
control
The LEVEL (CH-2) control
is linked with MIC LEVEL
control
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Input level of the 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. 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/CH-4 switches.
The XLR connector automatic detection function does not affect audio
signals recorded in audio channels CH-3 and CH-4.
Note
At the factory setting, since audio signals to be recorded in audio
channels CH-3 and CH-4 are the same as those to be recorded in audio
channels CH-1 and CH-2 (CH-1/CH-2 copy mode), the CH-3/CH-4
switches are not activated.
To activate these switches, change the setting of AUDIO CH3/4 MODE
from CH1/2 to SW on the VTR MODE-1 page of the MAINTENANCE
menu.
Audio signals to be recorded in audio channels CH-3 and CH-4
The audio signal of the L channel is recorded in
stereo recording, or the monaural sound is
recorded in monaural recording.
The audio signal input to AUDIO IN CH-1
connector is recorded.
The audio signal of the wireless microphone
is recorded.
The audio signal of the R channel is recorded in
stereo recording, or the monaural sound is
recorded in monaural recording.
The audio signal input to AUDIO IN CH-2
connector is recorded.
The audio signal of the wireless microphone
is recorded.
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When an HDCA-901 camera adaptor is used
With an HDCA-901 (not supplied) connected to the camcorder, you can
record separate sounds on audio channels 3 and 4. To record external
audio signals from the HDCA-901 on audio channels 3 and 4, change the
setting of CAMERA ADAPTER to ENABL on the VTR MODE 1 page
of the MAINTENANCE menu. In such a case, the external audio signals
are recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 regardless of the settings of
AUDIO CH3/4 on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE
menu. Adjust the level of the input signal using the level adjustment
knob of the HDCA-901.
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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
(hour : minute : second : frame).
Follow the procedure below to set the time code.
Setting the time code
1Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.
RESET button
HOLD button
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2Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET.
3Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET.
4Using 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.
Resetting a modified numeric value to 00:00:00:00
To reset a numeric value that was modified, press the RESET
button.
5Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.
F-RUN: Free run. The time code generator keeps running,
regardless of the operating state of the VTR.
R-RUN: Recording run. The time code generator runs only while
recording.
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To set the drop frame mode/non-drop frame mode (only for
the 59.94I format model, that is, an HDW-750 and an HDW-730
which operates with the 59.94I format)
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 VTR MODE 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
To make the time code continuous
When the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to R-RUN, recording a
number of scenes on the tape normally produces continuous time codes.
If, however, you take the cassette out at some point, the time code will
no longer be continuous.
To make the time code continuous, follow the procedure below.
1Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to REGEN.
2Use the PLAY buttons to play back.
3Watching the playback, find the point of the previous recording on
the tape from which you wish to continue recording, and press the
STOP button.
4Press 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 Real Time in the Time Code
Setting the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to CLOCK saves the real
time in the time code.
When it is necessary to set the real time, use the TIME DATE page of
the DIAGNOSIS menu.
For details, see “4-8-6 Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock” on page 4-114.
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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.
Follow the procedure below to set the user bits.
Setting the user bits
1Set the DISPLAY switch to DATA.
RESET button
HOLD button
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2Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET.
3Set the DATA DISPLAY switch to U-BIT.
4Set 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:
Hexadecimal A B C D E F
Display A b C d E F
Resetting a modified numeric value to 00:00:00:00
To reset a numeric value that was modified, press the RESET
button.
5Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUN,
corresponding to the desired time code run mode.
The specified user bits will be recorded for both LTC and VITC.
To store the user bits in memory
The user bits setting (apart from the real time) is automatically retained
in memory even when the power is turned off.
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4-5-4 Synchronizing the Time Code
You can synchronize the internal time code generator of this camcorder
with an external generator for the regeneration of an external time code.
You can also synchronize the time code generators of external VTRs
with the internal generator of this camcorder.
Connections for time code synchronization
Connect both the reference video signal and the external time code as
illustrated below.
Example 1: Synchronizing with an external time code
GENLOCK IN Reference video signal a)
TC IN External time code
a) In addition to the HD-Y signal, the NTSC
composite video signal can be input as the
reference video signal.
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Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders for time code
synchronization
TEST OUT a)
Reference camcorder
TC OUT
TC IN
GENLOCK IN b)
TC OUT
TEST OUT a)
GENLOCK IN b)
TC IN
TC OUT
TEST OUT a)
To another camcorder to be
synchronized
a) When an HKDW-702 (not supplied) is installed, the down-converted
video signal of the camcorder cannot be used as the reference signal.
When interconnecting a number of camcorders, output the HD analog
component signal (HD-Y signal) from the TEST OUT connector.
For details, see “4-8-2 Selecting the Output Signals” on page 4-101.
b) Set GENLOCK to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE
menu.
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Procedure for time code synchronization
Follow the procedure below to synchronize the time code.
Synchronizing the time code
1Turn the POWER switch to ON.
2Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET.
3Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN.
4Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.
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5Supply the time code and reference video signals that comply with
the SMPTE time code standard and are in the proper phase
relationship to the TC IN connector and to the GENLOCK IN
connector respectively.
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,
the synchronization will be disrupted if you connect or disconnect
the time code during recording.
Notes
• When you finish the above procedure, the 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 time code is not correctly synchronized
with the external time code.
• When GENLOCK ON/OFF 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 GENLOCK ON/OFF
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. You can also synchronize the user bits
with external user bit data.
For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual.
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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.
When the NTSC/PAL composite video signal is input as the reference
video signal, the genlock H-phase cannot be adjusted. Also, subcarrier of
the down-converted signal (composite video signal) of the camcorder
cannot be synchronized with external equipment when an HKDW-702
(not supplied) is installed.
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4-6 Menu Display on the
Viewfinder Screen
4-6-1 Menu Configuration
The following shows the configuration of menus that you can use to
make various settings and adjustments.
a) 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.
For details, see “4-6-3 Editing the USER Menu” on page 4-55.
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE sub menu
ALL sub menu
OPERATION sub menu
PAINT sub menu
MAINTENANCE sub menu
FILE sub menu
DIAGNOSIS sub menu
OUTPUT SEL page
FUNCTION 1 page
VF DISP 1 page
VF DISP 2 page
‘!’ LED page
MARKER page
GAIN SW page
VF SETTING page
AUTO IRIS Page
SHOT ID page
SHOT DISP page
SET STATUS page
USER FILE page
LENS FILE page
USER sub menu a)
TOP menu
Just as with the
USER sub menu,
each sub menu 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 sub menus as
the menu.
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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.
Note
The display of the TOP menu is inhibited according to AT circuit board
switch settings inside the camcorder.
Refer to the Maintenance Manual for more information.
The TOP menu has the following submenus.
• USER menu:
This menu contains items for making settings or changing the settings
needed to operate the camcorder. 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 the desired pages or delete them to suit
your needs.
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• 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.
• 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.
To return to the TOP menu
The following two methods are available:
• Point the arrow ( ) to TOP on the right top on each page, then presst
the MENU knob.
• Keep pushing the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to the ESCAPE
side until the TOP menu appears.
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4-6-2 Basic Use of the Menu
When you open the cover, the MENU ON/OFF switch appears. If the
MENU ON/OFF switch is set to ON, the USER menu is displayed on the
viewfinder screen. Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON/
OFF switch to OFF.
This section explains operations on the USER menu. If an HKDW-702
(not supplied) and/or HKDW-703 (not supplied) are not equipped with
your camcorder, some of items on the USER menu pages are not
displayed. But the operations are the same as those on menus other than
the USER menu.
Controls for use of the basic use of the menu
CANCEL/PRST /
ESCAPE switch
MENU knob
Cover
MENU ON/OFF switch
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1Switch the MENU ON/OFF switch from OFF to ON.
The USER menu will be displayed.
When the USER menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears.
Follow the procedure below.
Or if you used the USER menu already, the page that was on the
screen when the last USER menu operation ended appears on the
viewfinder screen. In this case, go to step 2.
1Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to desired page.
Scrolls downward.
Scrolls upward.
tmark
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2Push the MENU knob.
The desired page is displayed. Start step 4.
2Turn the MENU knob until the desired page appears.
3Push the MENU knob.
The t mark appears at the left of the item currently selected on the
page.
4Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired item.t
Turning the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the
front of the camera: Moves the t mark up continuously.
Turning the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the
camera: Moves the t mark down continuously.
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5Push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a marktz
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
6Turn the MENU knob to change the settings.
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
To select the ON setting, turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as
seen from the front of the camera.
To select the OFF setting, turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen
from the front of the camera.
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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 viewfinder 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.
7Push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a markzt
and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark. The
setting is executed.
8To continue setting other items in the same page, repeat steps from 4
to 7.
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To move to another page
1Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the page number,t
then push the MENU knob.
Or, when the mark is placed at a position other than the paget
number, push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to ESCAPE.
The ? mark appears in front of the page number. The camcorder is in
page selecting mode.
2Turn the MENU knob until the desired page appears.
3Push the MENU knob when the desired page appears.
To end menu operations
You can end menu operations by the following two methods:
• Turn the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF.
• Close the cover of the Menu Operating Section. When you close the
cover, the MENU ON/OFF switch is set to OFF automatically.
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 the viewfinder DISPLAY switch
is set to ON or the VF DISP item on the VF DISP 1 page of the USER
menu is set to ON).
For detailed information on the viewfinder display , see “4-7-2 Selecting the
Display Items” on page 4-70.
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4-6-3 Editing the USER Menu
The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to configure a USER
menu that consists only of pages and items that you need by adding,
deleting or replacing the pages. The USER 1 to USER 5 pages allow you
to add, delete or replace the items.
Adding a new page
The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to add the new page
to the USER menu.
On the USER 1 page, the items are already set at the factory. USER 2 to
USER 5 pages are blank. You can register up to 10 items, including the
blank row, on each page.
1While holding down the MENU knob, change the MENU ON/OFF
switch from the OFF position to the ON position.
The TOP menu appears.
2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to USER MENUt
CUSTOMIZE, then push the MENU knob.
When the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu is first used, the
CONTENTS page appears. Follow the procedure below.
Or if you have already used the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu,
the page that was on the screen when the last USER MENU
CUSTOMIZE menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder
screen.
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3When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to
move the mark to one of USER 2 to USER 5, then push thet
MENU knob.
When another page is displayed, turn the MENU knob until the
desired page of USER 2 to USER 5 appears, then push the MENU
knob.
Example: When you select the USER 2 page
4After confirming the mark at the left of Add New Item, push thet
MENU knob.
The page on which you can add items appears.
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5Add the items.
1Turn the MENU knob until the page that has the desired items
appears, then push the MENU knob.
2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired item,t
then push the MENU knob.
The USER 2 page appears again. The newly added item is
displayed and Add New Item is displayed under the new item.
3 1 2Add the remaining items by repeating steps and .
You can add up to 10 items on one page. When the 10th item is
registered, Add New Item disappears.
Deleting items from a page
1Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item that yout
want to delete, then push the MENU knob.
2Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST.
The message “DELETE ITEM OK?” appears.
3Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST
again.
The item is deleted.
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Replacing items on the page
1Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item that yout
want to replace, then push the MENU knob.
The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to the z mark.
2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the position wheret
you want to move the item, then push the MENU knob.
The item selected in step 1 moves to the position that you selected in
step 2.
In the above example, MASTER BLACK is moved to the top and
other items are moved down one at a time.
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Inserting a blank row
Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the position where yout
want to insert a blank row, and keep pushing the MENU knob for about
1.5 seconds.
A blank row is inserted.
In the above example, a blank row is inserted between MASTER
BLACK and WHITE <B> CH.
Note
You cannot insert a blank row on a page where 10 items have been
already registered.
Keep pushing
the MENU knob
for about 1.5
seconds.
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Adding/deleting/replacing pages
You can add a new page to the USER menu, delete a page from the
USER menu or replace pages.
To add a page
1While holding down the MENU knob, set the MENU ON/OFF
switch from the OFF position to the ON position.
The TOP menu appears.
2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to USER MENUt
CUSTOMIZE, then push the MENU knob.
When the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu is first used, the
CONTENTS page appears. Follow the procedure below.
Or if you have already used the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu,
the page that was on the screen when the last USER MENU
CUSTOMIZE menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder
screen.
3Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to EDIT PAGE, thent
push the MENU knob, when the CONTENTS page is displayed.
When another page is displayed, turn the MENU knob until the
EDIT PAGE appears, then push the MENU knob.
The EDIT PAGE appears.
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4Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to Add New Page, thent
push the MENU knob.
The REMAIN PAGE where you can select the page to be added
appears.
5Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired page, thent
push the MENU knob.
The selected page is added to the last page of the USER menu.
To cancel adding a page
Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to ESC at the right top of thet
screen, then push the MENU knob.
The EDIT PAGE appears again.
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To delete a page
1Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the page to bet
deleted.
2Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST.
The message “DELETE PAGE OK?” appears.
3Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST
again.
In the above example, the VF DISP 2 page is deleted.
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To move a page
1Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the page that yout
want to move.
The t mark at the left of the selected page changes to a z mark.
The message “PUSH TO PAGE INSERT” appears at the right top of
the screen.
2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the position wheret
you want to move the page selected in step 1.
In the above example, USER 1 is inserted in the 04 position, and the
‘!’ LED page and pages after that move down one at a time after the
operation in the following step 3 is completed.
3Push the MENU knob.
The page selected in step 1 is moved to the position selected in step
2.
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4-7 Status Display on the
Viewfinder Screen
The viewfinder screen displays not only the video picture but also
characters and messages indicating the camcorder settings and operating
status, a center marker, a safety zone marker, etc.
When the MENU ON/OFF switch is set to OFF and the DISPLAY
switch is set to ON, the items for which an “ON” setting was made in the
VF DISP1 page of the USER menu or with related switches are
displayed at the top and bottom of the screen. The messages that give
details of the settings and adjustment progress and results can also be
made to appear for about 3 seconds while settings are being changed,
during adjustment, and after adjustment.
For information about the display item selection, see “4-7-2 Selecting the Display
Items” on page 4-70. For information about setting change and adjustment
progress messages, see “4-7-3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment
Progress Messages” on page 4-73.
For information about marker display, see “4-7-4 Setting the Marker Display” on
page 4-75.
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1) Zoom position indicator
This indicator appears only when you use a lens that has a zoom position display
function.
2) Variator
A group of lenses that are moved to adjust the focal length.
4-7-1 Layout of the Status Display on the
Viewfinder Screen
All items that can be displayed on the viewfinder screen are shown
below.
1Extender
EX is displayed when a lens extender is used.
2Zoom position indicator 1)
This indicator indicates the approximate position of the variator
2) of the
zoom lens, between wide angle and telephoto.
3Color temperature
This shows the currently selected color temperature.
4UHF wireless microphone reception level
This shows reception level of the wireless microphone when the UHF
wireless microphone is attached, using four which appear at the rightx
of “W”. When four are lit, the receiving condition is good.x
qh qj qk ql, , and appear only
when color bars are
displayed.
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5DC IN/battery indicator
This shows the battery voltage of an internal battery pack or an external
battery connected to the DC IN connector.
When the power is supplied from an external battery pack connected to
the DC IN connector, DC IN appears.
When the DISP VOLT item is set to OFF on the VF DISP 2 page of the
USER menu, the battery indicator does not appear, except when the
Anton Bauer battery or BP-M50/M100 battery pack is used. The
remaining battery capacity of those batteries is automatically detected
and the battery indicator shows the detected remaining battery capacity
as a percentage even when the DISP VOLT item is set to OFF. It
changes in units of 10 %. Until the remaining battery capacity is reduced
to 40 %, the indicators MAX, 90 %, 80 %...40 % are displayed for three
seconds on the viewfinder each time the remaining battery capacity
reduces by 10 %. When the remaining battery capacity is less than 40 %,
this battery indicator is displayed all the time. When the remaining
battery capacity is less than 10 % a), the battery indicator blinks. When
the remaining battery capacity is reduced further, the LOW indicator
blinks.
a) This value can be set to either 10 % or 20 % on the FUNCTION 2 page of the
OPERATION menu.
6Setting change and adjustment progress message display area
For detailed information, see “4-7-3 Display Mode and Setting Change
and Adjustment Progress Message” on page 4-73.
7Subject illumination indicator
This appears, depending on the setting, to indicate the subject
illumination is inadequate.
8Iris setting/auto iris override
This indicator indicates the f-stop (iris setting) of the lens.
Also, the auto iris override is displayed using two which appear in thex
upper and lower parts to the left of the F number respectively.
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9Remaining tape
This indicator indicates the remaining tape recording time (in minutes) of
the VTR.
Example of remaining tape indicator
Display Tape time remaining
F - 30 Full to 30 minutes
30 - 25 30 to 25 minutes
25 - 20 25 to 20 minutes
20 - 15 20 to 15 minutes
15 - 10 15 to 10 minutes
10 - 5 10 to 5 minutes
5 - 0 5 to 2 minutes
5 - 0 (flashing) Less than 2 minutes
0Audio level
These indicators indicate the level of audio channel 1 and channel 2. The
peak indication of the VTR level meter is related as follows to the audio
level when an 1-kHz sine wave is input.
VTR level meter
indicator
Audio channel 1 level
indicator
Audio channel 2 level
indicator
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qa Shutter speed
This indicator indicates the shutter speed or the shutter mode. However,
if the SHUTTER switch is set to OFF, nothing is displayed.
1/33, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 Shutter speed (in
seconds): in standard mode. a)
ECS: ECS mode
EVS: S-EVS mode
a) The available shutter speeds depend on the model. For details, see
“4-2-1 Shutter Modes” on page 4-12.
qs Gain
This indicator indicates the gain (in dB) of the video amplifier, as set by
the GAIN selector.
qd White balance memory
This indicator indicates the currently selected white balance automatic
adjustment memory.
A: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A.
B: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to B.
P: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST or when the
preset button on the RM-B150 has been pushed.
T: ATW is being used.
qf Filter
This indicator indicates the currently selected filter types.
qg Time code indicator
This indicates the time code, user bits or other information selected by
the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch settings.
For more information, see “Relationships between the DISPLAY switch and DATA
DISPLAY switch settings and the time counter displays” on page 2-45.
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qh ID number indicator
This indicates the ID number selected from ID 1 to ID 4. This indicator
is displayed when the color bars are displayed and recorded together
with the color bars.
qj Date and time indicator
This shows the date and time of recording. This indicator is displayed
when the color bars are displayed and recorded together with the color
bars.
qk Model name and serial number indicator
This shows the model name and serial number of the camcorder. This
indicator is displayed when the color bars are displayed and recorded
together with the color bars.
ql * indicator
This blinks when the color bars are displayed and is recorded with the
color bars.
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4-7-2 Selecting the Display Items
To select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen from the VF
DISP 1 and VF DISP 2 pages of the USER menu, turn on or off the
indication next to each item.
Follow the procedure below to select the items to be displayed on the
viewfinder screen.
1Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended
appears on the viewfinder screen.
2Turn the MENU knob until the VF DISP 1 or VF DISP 2 page
appears, and push the MENU knob.
MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch
CANCEL/PRST /
ESCAPE switch
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The VF DISPLAY page appears.
The current settings of items appear to the right of each item.
You can select the following items to be displayed on the viewfinder
screen on the VF DISP 1 or VF DISP 2 page.
VF DISP 1 page
Item Contents
VF DISP ON or OFF of the viewfinder display a)
VF DISPLAY MODE Selecting the display mode b)
DISP EXTENDER Extender indicator
DISP FILTER Types of the ND filter
DISP WHITE White balance memory indicator
DISP GAIN Gain indicator
DISP SHUTTER Shutter speed and ECS mode indicator
DISP AUDIO Audio level indicator
DISP TAPE Remaining tape indicator
DISP IRIS Iris opening indicator
a) The viewfinder display can be also turned on or off by pressing the
DISPLAY switch on the viewfinder.
b) For detailed information on the display mode, see “4-7-3 Display Mode
and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Messages” on page 4-73.
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VF DISP 2 page
Item Contents
DISP ZOOM Zoom position indicator
DISP COLOR TEMP Displays the color temperature.
DISP VOLT a) Displays the battery voltage of an internal
battery pack or an external battery connected
to the DC IN connector.
DISP DC IN Displayed when the power is supplied from an
external battery connected to the DC IN
connector.
DISP WRR RF LVL Displays the reception level of the wireless
microphone.
DISP TIME CODE Displays the time code.
a) When an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System or the BP-M50/M100
battery pack is used, the remaining battery capacity of those batteryt is
displayed as a percentage when DISP VOLT is set to OFF.
3Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want tot
set, and push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a markt z
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
4Turn the MENU knob whether the selected item should appear in
the viewfinder display (the “ON” setting), or not appear (the “OFF”
setting), and push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a markz t
and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark.z
Note that pushing the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to
CANCEL/PRST on this page has no effect.
5To turn the setting of another item ON or OFF, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6To end menu operations, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or
close the cover.
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4-7-3 Display Mode and Setting Change and
Adjustment Progress Messages
You can limit or suppress the messages that give details of setting
changes and adjustment progress and results by setting a display mode.
The conditions under which messages are displayed and their
correspondence with the display mode are as follows:
Setting change and adjustment progress messages and display modes
Y: Message is displayed.
N: Message is not displayed.
Message
display condition
When the filter selection
has been changed
When the gain setting has
been changed
When the setting of the
WHITE BAL switch has
been changed
When the OUTPUT/DCC
selector has been set to
DCC ON or OFF
When the shutter speed
and mode setting has been
changed a)
Message
FILTER : n (where n = 1, 2, 3, 4)
GAIN : n (where n = –3dB, 0dB,
3dB, 6dB, 9dB,12dB, 18dB,
24dB, 30dB, 36dB, 42dB)
WHITE : n (where n = A CH, B
CH, PRESET) or ATW : RUN
DCC : ON (or OFF)
: SS : 1/100 (for the 59.94I or
25PsF format model), 1/60 (for
the 50I or 25PsF format model),
or 1/33 or 1/50 (for 25PsF
format model) (or 1/125, 1/250,
1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS,
EVS)
Display mode
setting
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NNY
NNY
NNY
N Y Y
N Y Y
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Message
display condition
When the black or white
balance has been adjusted
a) This is also displayed for about 3 seconds when the SHUTTER selector is set to
ON.
Changing the display mode
The currently set display mode appears on the VF DISP 1 page of the
USER menu. Follow the procedure below to change it.
1Follow steps 1 to 2 in “4-7-2 Selecting the Display Items” (page
4-70), until the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu is on the
viewfinder screen.
2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to VF DISPLAYt
MODE, and push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a marktz
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
3Turn the MENU knob until the desired display mode appears, and
push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a markzt
and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark.z
4To end menu operations, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or
close the cover.
Message
E.g. WHITE : OK
For more information, see
Section “4-1 Adjusting the Black
Balance and the White Balance”
(page 4-1).
Display mode
setting
123
N Y Y
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4-7-4 Setting the Marker Display
Use the MARKER page of the USER menu to switch the display of the
center and safety zone markers on or off and to select whether the area
indicated by the safety zone marker is 80%, 90% or 100% of the screen
area.
Note
When an HKDW-702 is installed and the NTSC viewfinder and/or the
NTSC monitor are connected, all markers and zebra patterns are not
displayed if DOWN CON MODE is set to CROP on the OUTPUT SEL
page of the USER menu, even if the marker display is set to ON.
1Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended
appears on the viewfinder screen.
2Turn the MENU knob until the MARKER page appears, and push
the MENU knob.
MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch
CANCEL/PRST /
ESCAPE swtich
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The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item.
You can select displaying or not-displaying for the following item.
Item Contents
MARKER Not to display all markers, set to OFF.
CENTER To display the center marker, set to ON.
CENTER MARK To select the type center marker (1 to 4),
when CENTER is set to ON.
SAFETY ZONE To display the safety zone, set to ON.
SAFETY AREA To select the safety zone range (80%, 90%,
92.5 % or 95 %), when SAFETY ZONE is
set to ON.
ASPECT To display the aspect marker, set to ON.
ASPECT SELECT To select the aspect mode.
ASPECT MASK To make the areas out of the selected
aspect marker dimmer, set to ON.
ASPECT MASK LVL To set the mask level (0 to 8), when the
ASPECT MASK is set to ON.
100 % MARKER To display the effective pixel area, set to ON.
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3Perform the settings for each item.
1Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you
want to set, and push the MENU knob.
The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z
mark and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ?z
mark.
2Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push
the MENU knob.
The z mark at the left of the selected item changes to a t
mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z
mark.
Note that the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE function can be used
for the ASPECT MASK LVL item.
If the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch is pressed twice to
CANCEL/PRST before pushing the MENU knob in step , the2
previous setting is canceled. If the switch is pressed twice more
to CANCEL/PRST, the setting is reset to its initial value.
4To continue setting other items, repeat step .3
5To end menu operations, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or
close the cover.
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4-7-5 Setting the Viewfinder
Use the VF SETTING page of the USER menu to select items related to
the viewfinder.
1Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended
appears on the viewfinder screen.
2Turn the MENU knob until the VF SETTING page appears, and
push the MENU knob.
MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch
CANCEL/PRST /
ESCAPE swtich
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The VF SETTING page appears.
The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item.
Item Content
ZEBRA Turns the zebra display on or off. a)
ZEBRA SELECT Selects ZEBRA 1, ZEBRA 2 or BOTH.
ZEBRA 1 DET. LVL Adjusts the level of the zebra 1 (70%) display.
ZEBRA 2 DET. LVL Adjusts the level of the zebra 2 (100%)
display.
ASPECT Turns the aspect MARKER display on or off.
VF DETAIL LEVEL Adjusts the sharpness in the viewfinder
(–99 to 0 to 99).
b)
Turns the VF detail function on or off and
adjusts the level.
VF DTL H LEVEL Adjusts the VF H detail. b) (–99 to 0 to 99).
VF DTL V LEVEL Adjusts the VF V detail. b) (–99 to 0 to 99).
a) 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 latest operation between the
ZEBRA switch and this menu operation is effective.
b) The sharpness setting in the viewfinder does not affect the recorded image.
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3Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want tot
set, and push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a marktz
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
4Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the
MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a markzt
and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark.z
5To continue setting other items, repeat steps 3 4 and .
6To end menu operations, turn the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or
close the cover.
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4-7-6 Recording Superimposed Shot Data in
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 ID page is recorded
superimposed on the picture.
Use the following procedure.
Selecting the shot data for superimposed recording
1Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended
appears on the viewfinder screen.
2Turn the MENU knob until the SHOT DISP page appears, and push
the MENU knob.
MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch
CANCEL/PRST /
ESCAPE swtich
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The SHOT DISP page appears.
The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item.
Item Content
SHOT DATE Selects whether or not the shot data is
superimposed (ON or OFF).
SHOT TIME Selects whether or not shot time is superimposed
(ON or OFF).
SHOT MODEL Selects whether or not the model name is
NAME superimposed (ON or OFF).
SHOT SERIAL Selects whether or not the serial number is
NO superimposed (ON or OFF).
SHOT ID SEL Selects whether or not the shot ID set in the SHOT
ID page is superimposed (1 to 4 or OFF). a)
SHOT BLINK Selects whether or not the blinking * is
CHARA superimposed (ON or OFF).
a) To carry out superimposed recording, select the SHOT ID
number (1 to 4). Not to carry out superimposed recording, select
OFF.
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3Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want tot
set, and push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a marktz
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
4Turn the MENU knob to select whether or not to record the selected
item superimposed on the picture, and push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a markzt
and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark.z
5To continue setting other items, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6To end menu operations, turn the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or
close the cover.
To carry out superimposed recording
To actually record the items selected for superimposed recording in the
SHOT DISP page, set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to BARS, DCC OFF.
The items selected for superimposed recording appear in the viewfinder
screen and are recorded superimposed on the picture.
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4-7-7 Setting the Shot ID
In 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.
Note
When the menu is displayed, the shot ID is not displayed even if the
color bar signal is output.
Follow the procedure below to set the shot ID.
Setting the shot ID
1Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended
appears on the viewfinder screen.
MENU ON/OFF switch
MENU knob
CANCEL/PRST /
ESCAPE switch
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2Turn the MENU knob until the SHOT ID page appears, and push the
MENU knob.
3Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the ID (one of ID-1t
to ID-4) you want to set, and push the MENU knob.
The window for entering the shot ID appears.
The r mark appears over the top of the character on the character
entry row. You can now enter the characters (character setting
mode).
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4Enter or change the shot ID.
When you enter the shot ID first, go to step .2
1Turn the MENU knob to move the r mark to the character
which you want to change, then push the MENU knob.
The r mark changes to the ? mark and the character table
appears.
The r mark moves to the character table.
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To enter a space
Move the mark over the INS, then push the MENU knob. Ther
space is entered in the position under the ? mark on the character
entry row.
When there is a character under the ? mark, the space is entered in
that position, and that and subsequent characters move to the right
one at a time.
Move the r mark over RET, then push the MENU knob. The ? mark
over the space on the character entry row changes to a r mark.
Move the r mark over
INS.
Space
Push the MENU
knob.
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4-7-8 Displaying the Status Confirmation
Windows
You can confirm the settings or status of the camcorder on the
viewfinder screen by displaying the following windows.
• ABNORMAL <!> window
• FUNCTION window
• AUDIO STATUS window
• GPS window (only when an HKDW-704 GPS UNIT is attached)
For detailed information on the GPS window, refer to the OPERATION
MANUAL supplied with an HKDW-704.
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.
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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 Loop Rec function, ON/OFF of
the output, the output signal of BNC connectors (HD SDI connector,
VBS/SDI OUT connector and TEST OUT connectors) and the currently
selected format.
AUDIO STATUS window
This window allows you to confirm the following items related to audio.
• ON/OFF of EMPHASIS, setting conditions of DF/NDF (only for an
HDW-730 operating with 59.94I format and the HDW-750) and
FRONT MIC MONO/STEREO
• Type of input signal to audio channels CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4
• Input level of audio channels CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4
This menu is for a
camcorder which
operates with 59.94I
format.
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Display/don’t display status confirmation windows
You can use the SET STATUS page of the USER menu to set whether or
not the status confirmation windows are displayed.
To display 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 is closed, OFF is automatically selected).
To disappear the window promptly
after displaying the window, push this
switch down to 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.
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To disable display of the status confirmation windows
1Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended
appears on the viewfinder screen.
2Turn the MENU knob until the SET STATUS page appears, and
push the MENU knob.
The SET STATUS page appears.
The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item.
Item Content
ABNORMAL Selects whether or not the ABNORMAL window is
displayed (ON or OFF).
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).
GPS
a)
Selects whether or not the GPS window is displayed
(ON or OFF).
a) When the HKDW-704 (not supplied) is installed, this item appears. For the
GPS window, refer to the Operation Manual supplied with an HKDW-704.
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2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to MAINTENANCE,t
then push the MENU knob.
When the MAINTENANCE menu is first used, the CONTENTS
page appears.
Or if you used the MAINTENANCE menu already, the page that
was on the screen when the last MAINTENANCE menu operation
ended appears on the viewfinder screen.
3When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to
move t mark to GENLOCK, then push the MENU knob.
When any page of the MAINTENANCE menu is displayed, turn the
MENU knob until the GENLOCK page appears, then push the
MENU knob.
The GENLOCK page appears, and the current settings are displayed
on the page.
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4Perform the following setting.
1Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to GENLOCK, and
push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of GENLOCK setting changes to a tz
mark and the mark at the left of GENLOCK setting changesz
to a ? mark.
2Turn the MENU knob until OFF appears, then push the MENU
knob.
The z mark at the left of GENLOCK changes to a t mark and
the ? mark at the left of GENLOCK setting changes to a z
mark.
And the setting is executed.
3Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to RETURN
VIDEO, and push the MENU knob.
The t mark changes to a z mark and the z mark changes to a
? mark.
4Turn the MENU knob until ON appears, then push the MENU
knob.
The mark changes to the mark and the ? mark changes tozt
a z mark.
And the setting is executed.
5To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF,
or close the cover.
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To see the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder
screen
Press the RET switch on the lens. The image of the return video signal
input in to the GENLOCK IN connector is displayed on the viewfinder
screen while you are pressing the RETURN switch on the lens.
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 pressing the ASSIGN 1 switch even if
RETURN VIDEO is set to OFF on the GENLOCK page of the
MAINTENANCE menu.
Note
When any signal is not input to the GENLOCK IN connector, the image
is not changed even if you press the RET switch on the lens.
However, the image is switched while you are pressing the ASSIGN 1
switch to which the RETURN VIDEO function is assigned, even if any
signal is not input to the GENLOCK IN connector.
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4-8 Adjustments and Settings
from Menus
The camcorder provides menus for adjustments and settings.
4-8-1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values
Before using the camcorder, use the GAIN SW page of the USER menu
to set the gains corresponding to the L, M, and H positions of the GAIN
selector, which switches the gain of the video amplifier.
Follow the procedure below to set the gain.
1Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended
appears on the viewfinder screen.
2Turn the MENU knob until the GAIN SW page appears, and push
the MENU knob.
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The GAIN SW page appears.
The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item.
Item Content
GAIN LOW Sets the gain value corresponding to the L position
of the GAIN selector.
GAIN MID Sets the gain value corresponding to the M position
of the GAIN selector.
GAIN HIGH Sets the gain value corresponding to the H position
of the GAIN selector.
GAIN TURBO Sets the gain value corresponding to TURBO GAIN
button selection.
TURBO OFF: When you operate the GAIN switch after
SW IND pressing the TURBO GAIN button once, the
video gain is changed according to the GAIN switch
operation.
ON: When the video gain is boosted to the video
gain to the value preset by pressing the TURBO
GAIN button once, the video gain is not changed
even if you operate the GAIN switch if you do not
press the TURBO GAIN button once more.
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4-8-2 Selecting the Output Signals
The OUTPUT SEL page of the USER menu allows you to select the type
of video signals from the VBS/SDI OUT connector and the TEST OUT
connector (these settings are effective only when the HKDW-702 is
installed). You can also set whether or not the video signal is output from
the HD SDI OUT connector.
Follow the procedure below to select the output signal.
1Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended
appears on the viewfinder screen.
2Turn the MENU knob until the OUTPUT SEL page appears, and
push the MENU knob.
The OUTPUT SEL page appears.
The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item.
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Item Content
HD SDI OUT Sets whether or not the video signal is output
from the HD SDI OUT connector. When OFF
is selected, the HD SDI circuit is
disconnected, which saves power.
REAR BNC OUT Selects the type of the video signal to be
SEL a) output from the VBS/SDI OUT connector (one
of VBS/SDI b) /OFF). When OFF is selected,
the down converter stops. This saves power.
c)
TEST OUT SELECT a) Selects the type of the video signal to be
output from the TEST OUT connector. When
HD is selected, the HD-Y signal is output.
When SD is selected, the down-converted
color composite signal is output.
d)
DOWN CON MODE a) Selects the conversion mode of the down
converter among SQEZE, LETTR and CROP.
SQEZE: The picture is displayed without
distortion on a monitor with the 16:9 aspect
ratio. On a monitor with the 4:3 aspect ratio,
the picture is distorted horizontally.
LETTR: Displays the picture without distortion
on a monitor with the 4:3 aspect ratio, the
video signal of the 16:9 aspect ratio is output
by adding a blank area (no signal, black) top
and bottom.
CROP e): Cropping both the left and right sides
of a video image with the 16:9 aspect ratio, a
video signal with the 4:3 aspect ratio is output.
a) When an HKDW-702 (not supplied) is not installed, these items
are not displayed on the OUTPUT SEL page.
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b) When SDI is selected, connect the VBS/SDI OUT connector to
the SDI IN connector of the monitor.
When VBS is selected, connect the VBS/SDI OUT connector to
the VIDEO IN connector of the monitor.
c) If you connect the TEST OUT connector to the monitor by
setting TEST OUT SELECT to SD, the down converter
automatically operates even if REAR BNC OUT SEL is set to
OFF.
d) When no picture is displayed on the monitor with the TEST
OUT connector feeding the monitor, make sure the type of
monitor (HD monitor / NTSC/PAL monitor) and the signal
format of the output signal of the camcorder (1080i/525i/625i)
match.
e) When the NTSC/PAL viewfinder or NTSC/PAL monitor is
connected, the markers and zebra patterns are not displayed
when CROP is selected.
3Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want tot
set, and push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a marktz
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
4Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the
MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a markzt
and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark.z
To continue the setting of another output signal, repeat steps 3 and 4.
5To end menu operations, turn the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or
close the cover.
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4-8-3 Setting the Color Temperature Manually
You can adjust the value of the white balance manually by setting the
color temperature.
The WHITE page of the PAINT menu allows you to do this setting.
1Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in “4-7-9 Confirming
the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder” on page 4-
94 to display the WHITE page of the PAINT menu.
The WHITE page appears.
The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item.
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Item Content
COLOR TEMP <A> Sets the color temperature for the desired value.
Adjust the value while looking at the real image
because error tends to be bigger for adjustment
of high color temperature.
COLOR FINE <A> Adjusts the value more precisely when the color
temperature adjustment through COLOR TEMP
is not satisfactory.
R GAIN <A> Only the value of R GAIN is changed.
B GAIN <A> Only the value of B GAIN is changed.
The above table shows the adjustment of the white balance of
channel A.
The items to which <B> is attached are used to adjust the white
balance of channel B.
2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want tot
set, and push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a markt z
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
3Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the
MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a markz t
and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark.z
To continue another setting, repeat steps 2 and 3.
4To end menu operations, turn the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or
close the cover.
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Item Content
OFFSET WHITE <A> Turns the setting of the offset for channel A
ON or OFF. ON: Adds the offset adjusted on
this page to the white balance.
WARM-COOL <A> Sets the offset for the white balance of
channel A, using the color temperature.
Adjust the value while looking at the real
image because error tends to be bigger for
adjustment of high color temperature.
COLOR FINE <A> Adjusts the value more precisely if the
adjustment by WARM-COOL <A> is not
satisfactory.
OFFSET WHITE <B> Turns the setting of the offset for channel B
ON or OFF. ON: Adds the offset adjusted on
this page to the white balance.
WARM-COOL <B> Sets the offset for the white balance of
channel B, using the color temperature.
Adjust the value while looking at the real
image because error tends to be bigger for
adjustment of high color temperature.
COLOR FINE <B> Adjusts the value more precisely if the
adjustment by WARM-COOL <B> is not
satisfactory.
2Set the WHITE BAL switch to the position corresponding to the
desired channel (A or B).
Note
If the WHITE BAL switch is not set to A or B when you operate the
camcorder, the adjustment value will not be reflected in the output
signal.
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3Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want tot
set, and push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a markt z
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
4Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the
MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a markzt
and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark.z
5To continue another setting , repeat steps 3 4 and .
To continue the settings of the other white balance channel, go back
to step 2.
6To end menu operations, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or
close the cover.
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4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2
Switches
You can assign the desired function to ASSIGN 1 and 2 switches.
1Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended
appears on the viewfinder screen.
2Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears, and
push the MENU knob.
The FUNCTION 1 page appears.
The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item.
Item Content
ASSIGN SW 1 Assigns the function to ASSIGN 1 (push-type)
switch.
ASSIGN SW 2 Assigns the function to ASSIGN 2 (slide-type)
switch.
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Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 1 (push-type) switch
Function Content
OFF Disables the switch.
F.MIC MONO/STEREO Assigns the monaural/stereo switch
function when the stereo microphone is
connected to the MIC IN connector.
LOOP REC ON/OFF Assigns the Loop Rec mode ON or OFF
function.a)
TEST OUT CHARACTER Assigns the function to switch whether or
not the characters are mixed to the video
signal to be output from the TEST OUT
connector.
MARKER ON/OFF Assigns the ON/OFF function to display all
markers.
b)
EZ FOCUS Assigns the ON/OFF function of the EZ
FOCUS c) function.
RE-TAKE Assigns the RE-TAKE function to the
switch.
ATW Assigns the ON/OFF function of auto-
tracing white balance.
RETURN VIDEO Assigns the ON/OFF function to display
the image of the return video signal on
the viewfinder to the switch.d)
LENS RET Assigns the same function as that of the
RET switch on the lens to the switch.
REC SWITCH Assigns the VTR S/S (start/stop) function
to the switch.
TURBO SWITCH Assigns the turbo gain function to the
switch.
ZEBRA ON/OFF Assigns the zebra pattern display function
to the switch.
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a) When an HKDW-703 is not installed, even though you can
assign this function to the ASSIGN 1 switch on the ASS <1>
SEL window, the ASSIGN 1 switch does not work.
b) Even when MARKER is set to OFF on the MARKER page of
the USER menu, the ASSIGN 1 switch allows you to display or
not to display all markers.
c) EZ FOCUS
When EZ FOCUS is set to ON, the iris stays open and the video
level is automatically adjusted to the proper level by the
electronic shutter when an excessive amount of light passes
through the lens. The depth of field is shallow because the iris
stays open, and it is easy to check whether the object is in clear
focus.
Pressing the switch again sets the EZ FOCUS function to OFF.
This function automatically returns to OFF about 10 seconds
after being set to ON.
d) Even if RETURN VIDEO is set to OFF on the GENLOCK page
of the MAINTENANCE menu, you can use this switch to
display the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder.
Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 2 (slide-type) switch
Function Content
OFF Disables the switch.
F.MIC MONO/STEREO Assigns the monaural/stereo switch
function when the stereo microphone is
connected to the MIC IN connector.
LOOP REC ON/OFF Assigns the Loop Rec mode ON or OFF
function.
TEST OUT CHARACTER
Assigns the function to switch whether or
not the characters are mixed to the video
signal to be output from the TEST OUT
connector.
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4-8-6 Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock
You can set or change the date and time of the internal clock. The date
and time set are stored in the time code.
1Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in “4-7-9 Confirming
the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder” on page
4-94 to display the TIME/DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu.
The t mark is placed at ADJUST.
2Push the MENU knob.
The TIME ADJUST setting window appears.
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Item Contents
HOUR Sets the hour value.
MIN Sets the minutes value.
SEC Sets the seconds value.
YEAR Sets the year.
MONTH Sets the month.
DAY Sets the day.
3Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want tot
set, and push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a marktz
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
4Turn the MENU knob to display the desired value, and push the
MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a markzt
and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a mark.z
5To continue the remaining settings, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6When you finish the settings, turn the MENU knob to move the t
mark to OK, then push the MENU knob.
The internal clock is set with the date and time set in steps 3 to 5.
The TIME/DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu appears again.
The time set on the TIME ADJUST setting window is displayed.
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To cancel the setting
Before performing the operation in step 6, move the mark to ESC ont
the right top of the window and push the MENU knob.
Or push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE
side.
All settings or changes are discarded and the TIME/DATE page of the
DIAGNOSIS menu appears.
4-8-7 Selecting the Lens File
The LENS FILE page of the USER menu allows you to change the lens
file according to the lens in use.
1Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended
appears on the viewfinder screen.
2Turn the MENU knob until the LENS FILE page appears, and push
the MENU knob.
The LENS FILE page appears.
The name and the f-stop (iris setting) of the lens currently selected
appears.
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3Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to LENS FILEt
SELECT, and push the MENU knob.
The mark at the left of the selected item changes to a marktz
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
4Turn the MENU knob until the lens file No. in use appears, and push
the MENU knob.
The mark changes to the mark and the ? mark at the left of thezt
lens No. changes to a mark.z
The selected lens file is loaded.
5To end menu operations, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or
close the cover.
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4-9 Saving/Loading User
Menu Data to/from
Memory Stick
The camcorder is equipped with a memory stick drive, which enables
you to save the user file, scene files, lens files, reference files and ALL
files.
This section explains how to handle the Memory Stick and save/load a
user file to/from the Memory Stick. You can use a Memory Stick with
memory capacity of up to 64 MB with the camcorder.
For detailed information on the scene file, see “4-11 Using the Scene Files” on
page 4-135.
For detailed information on the lens files, reference files and ALL files, refer to the
Maintenance Manual.
4-9-1 Handling the Memory Stick
The Memory Stick can be inserted or removed from the camcorder with
the power turned on or off.
Inserting the Memory Stick
1Push the MEMORY STICK OPEN button.
The cover of the Memory Stick compartment opens.
MEMORY STICK OPEN button
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2Hold the Memory Stick with the notch facing downward and the
arrow facing toward you, and insert the Memory Stick into the
memory stick insertion slot until it clicks into place. Then, close the
cover.
Inserting the Memory Stick.
Note
If it does not fit into the slot properly or if there is some resistance when
you insert it, the Memory Stick may be turned around or upside down.
Do not force the Memory Stick into the slot. Confirm the direction of the
notch and arrow on the Memory Stick before inserting the Memory
Stick, and then try inserting it again.
Memory Stick
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Removing the Memory Stick
Open the cover of the Memory Stick compartment.
Push the eject button after confirming that the ACCESS indicator (access
indicator) is not lit. The Memory Stick pops out.
Removing the Memory Stick
Note
Do not remove the Memory Stick while the ACCESS indicator is lit. The
camcorder is reading or writing data on the Memory Stick.
Protecting saved data
To prevent accidental erasure of important setup data, use the write
protect switch on the Memory Stick.
Slide the switch right to the write protect position. It is now impossible
to write or delete data on the Memory Stick.
ACCESS indicator
MEMORY STICK OPEN button
EJECT button
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Write protect switch on the Memory Stick
Notes on using and storing the Memory Stick
• Avoid touching the connector of the Memory Stick or contacting it
with a metal object.
• When attaching a label to the Memory Stick, use only the label
supplied for the Memory Stick.
• Do not drop, bend, or submit the Memory Stick to external shock.
• Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick.
• Avoid getting liquids on the Memory Stick.
• Avoid using or storing the Memory Stick in a location subject to:
– extremely high temperature such as the hot inside of a car or the
outdoors exposed to a burning sun, or a place near a heater
– direct sunlight
– high humidity
– excessive dust
• When storing and carrying the Memory Stick, keep it in its original
case to ensure protection of important data.
• When carrying the camcorder with the Memory Stick inserted, close
the cover.
• Avoid removing the Memory Stick from the insertion slot while the
ACCESS indicator is lit.
• Do not format the Memory Stick using a PC.
The MEMORY STICK page of the FILE menu allows you to format
the Memory Stick.
For detailed information on how to format, refer to the maintenance manual.
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4-9-2 Saving/Loading User Menu Data to/from
Memory Stick
The section explains the operations to save data to and load it from the
Memory Stick. Operations are done from the USER FILE page of the
USER menu.
You can recreate suitable setup condition rapidly using data in the
Memory Stick.
Saving data to the Memory Stick
You can save up to 100 user files in the Memory Stick.
Insert the Memory Stick, then follow the procedure below.
1Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended
appears on the viewfinder screen.
2Turn the MENU knob until the USER FILE page appears, and push
the MENU knob.
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If you want to set a file ID for the data to be saved, set the file ID
before going to the step 3.
For detailed information on setting the file ID, see “Setting the file ID” on
page 4-130.
3Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to USER FILE SAVE,t
and push the MENU knob.
The P00 USER SAVE window appears.
The ? mark is displayed to the left of P00 at the top left of the
window. In this case, you can change the page. You can use up to 20
pages, from P00 to P19, to save user files in the Memory Stick. Each
page can hold up to 5 files.
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4Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file
number appears, and push the MENU knob.
5Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired file No.,t
and push the MENU knob.
The message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS ” appears and the
ACCESS indicator is on.
The setting data is saved in the Memory Stick as the user file.
When the saving is completed, the message “COMPLETE!” appears
and the ACCESS indicator also goes off.
When P00 page is selected
By pushing the MENU
knob when the ? mark
is placed at the left of
P00, the t mark
moves to DISPLAY
MODE.
The file number
indicated as NEW FILE
is vacant.
The file number where
data already has been
saved, the file name is
displayed.
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If no Memory Stick has been inserted, the message “NO MEMORY
STICK” will appear. Insert a Memory Stick.
When you select the file number where the data has been saved
The message “OVERWRITE OK YES NO” appears. In this case,
the t mark is placed at the left of NO, and NO blinks.
To stop overwriting, press the MENU knob.
To overwrite, move the mark to YES (YES blinks) and push thet
MENU knob.
You can select the contents of the user file to be displayed on the
page.
For details, see “Selecting the display contents” on page 4-132.
To cancel the saving and return to the USER FILE page
Before pushing the MENU knob in step 5, move the t mark to
ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and
push the MENU knob.
The USER FILE page appears again and the mark is placed att
the USER FILE SAVE item.
6To end menu operations, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or
close the cover.
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 settings which
are not to be saved in the Memory Stick.
For details, see the Maintenance Manual.
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If data cannot be saved
If one of the following error messages appears when you push the
MENU knob in step 5 of the procedure in the previous section (page
4-124), then the data was not saved.
Data save error messages
Error message
NO MEMORY
STICK (flashing)
MEMORY STICK
LOCKED
MEMORY STICK
ERROR (flashing)
Loading saved data from a Memory Stick
Follow the procedure below.
1Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended
appears on the viewfinder screen.
2Turn the MENU knob until the USER FILE page appears, and push
the MENU knob.
Reason
No Memory Stick is
inserted.
The write protect switch on
the Memory Stick is set to
the write protect position.
Circuit or Memory Stick
fault.
Action
Insert or reinsert the
Memory Stick.
Set the write protect switch
to the write enable position.
Check the circuitry, or
replace the Memory Stick .
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3Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to USER FILE LOAD,t
and push the MENU knob.
The P00 USER LOAD window appears.
4Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file
No. appears, and push the MENU knob.
When P00 page is selected
By pushing the MENU
knob when the ? mark
is placed at the left of
P00, the t mark
moves to DISPLAY
MODE.
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5Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired filet
number to be loaded, and push the MENU knob.
The message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS ” appears and the
ACCESS indicator is on.
When the loading is completed, the message “COMPLETE!”
appears and the ACCESS indicator also goes off.
The setting data is loaded in the camcorder from the Memory Stick.
Note
The data loaded from the Memory Stick overwrite the data saved in
the camcorder.
To cancel the loading and return to the USER FILE page
Before pushing the MENU knob in step 5, move the mark tot
ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and
push the MENU knob.
The USER FILE page appears again and the mark is placed att
the USER FILE LOAD item.
6To end menu operations, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or
close the cover.
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If data cannot be loaded
If one of the following error messages appears when you push the
MENU knob in step 5 (on page 4-128), then the data was not loaded.
Data load error messages
Error message
NO MEMORY
STICK (flashing)
MEMORY STICK
ERROR (flashing)
FILE ERROR
(flashing)
Reason
No Memory Stick is
inserted.
Circuit or Memory Stick
fault.
The Memory Stick contains
data that cannot be loaded
with this camcorder.
Action
Insert or reinsert the
Memory Stick.
Recheck, and consult a
Sony representative.
Do not try to load data
saved with another
camcorder.
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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 a Memory Stick, a file ID is saved to the Memory
Stick together with the data.
1Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to F. ID on the USERt
FILE page.
2Push the MENU knob.
The F. ID window where you can set the file ID appears.
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3Follow the procedure of steps 4 and 5 described in “4-7-7 Setting the
Shot ID” on page 4-84 to enter the file ID.
Note
Execute the file ID before saving data in the Memory Stick.
Otherwise, the file ID is not saved with the other data.
4When you finish entering the file ID, turn the MENU knob to move
the r mark to END, then push the MENU knob.
The USER FILE page appears.
Perform operations from step 3 in “Saving data to the Memory
Stick” on page 4-122.
This file ID is stored in the Memory Stick with data.
File ID set in step 3
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Selecting the display contents
You can select the contents of the file to be displayed on the USER
SAVE window and USER LOAD window.
1Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to DISPLAY MODE,t
and push the MENU knob.
2Turn the MENU knob untile the desired type of the display contents
appears, and then push the MENU knob.
Item Contents
ALL File ID (10 characters) and store date (year/month/date)
F.ID File ID (16 characters)
DATE Store date (year/month/date/hours/minutes/seconds)
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4-10 Resetting USER Menu
Settings to the Standard
Settings
You can clear all current settings for items of the USER menu and return
settings to the standard settings (factory settings or preset settings).
When you first use the camcorder, the standard settings are the same as
the factory settings. You can change them. The changed data are treated
as preset settings.
For detailed information on how to change the factory settings, see the
Maintenance Manual.
Follow the procedure below to reset all settings to the standard setting.
1Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON.
The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended
appears on the viewfinder screen.
2Turn the MENU knob until the USER FILE page appears, and then
push the MENU knob.
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3Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to USER PRESET, andt
push the MENU knob.
The message “PRESET OK? YES NO ” appears. In this case, the t
mark is placed at the left of NO and NO blinks.
4Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to YES (YES blinks),
and push the MENU knob.
Settings for all items in the USER menu are reset to the standard
settings.
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4-11 Using the Scene Files
You can save various detail-adjusted data customized to certain shooting
scenes as a scene file. Loading the scene file, you can quickly recreate
setup conditions suitable for the scene.
You can store up to five scene files in the camcorder memory and up to
100 scene files in a Memory Stick.
Beyond that, you can load data stored in the Memory Stick into the
camcorder memory.
Data that can be stored in the scene file
You can store the following data in a scene file:
• Adjusted values using the PAINT menu
For detailed information on the PAINT menu, see “PAINT Menu List” on page
A-19.
• Shutter speed settings in the standard mode and ECS mode
• Settings of ND/CC filter knob (when the optional BKDW-701 servo
filter unit is equipped)
• White balance data to be stored or loaded depends on settings of the
SCENE WHITE DATA on the REFERENCE page of the FILE menu.
For details, see “Data of the white balance to be stored in the scene file” on
page 4-140.
4-11-1 Storing Data in the Scene File
Follow the procedure below to store data as the scene file in the
camcorder memory or the Memory Stick.
To store the data as the scene file in the Memory Stick, insert the
Memory Stick before starting the operation.
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1Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in “4-7-9 Confirming
the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder” on page
4-94 to display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu.
The SCENE FILE page appears.
If you want to set a file ID for the data to be stored, set the file ID
before going to the step 2.
For detailed information on setting the file ID, see “Setting the file ID” on
page 4-144.
2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to SCENE STORE, andt
then push the MENU knob.
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When no Memory Stick has been inserted, the SCENE STORE
window appears.
When a Memory Stick has been inserted, the P00 SCENE STORE
window appears.
SCENE STORE window (When no Memory Stick has been
inserted)
P00 SCENE STORE window (When a Memory Stick has been
inserted)
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3Select the file No.
When no Memory Stick has been inserted:
Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired file No.,t
and push the MENU knob.
When the storing is completed, the SCENE FILE page appears
again.
When you select the file number where the data has been stored:
The message “OVERWRITE OK YES NO” appears. In this case,
the t mark is placed at the left of NO, and NO blinks.
To stop overwriting, press the MENU knob.
To overwrite, move the mark to YES (YES blinks) and push thet
MENU knob.
When a Memory Stick has been inserted:
The ? mark is displayed to the left of P00 at the top left of the
window. In this case, you can change the page. You can use up to 20
pages, from P01 to P20, to store scene files in the Memory Stick.
Each page can hold up to 5 files.
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1 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired
file No. appears, and then push the MENU knob.
2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file
No., and then push tthe MENU knob.
The message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS ” appears.
When the storing is completed, the message “COMPLETE!”
appears, and the ACCESS indicator also goes off.
To cancel the storing and return to the SCENE FILE page:
Before pushing the MENU knob in step , move the 2 t mark
to ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU
knob and push the MENU knob.
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When you select the file No. where the data has been saved:
The message “OVERWRITE OK YES NO” appears. In this
case, the mark is placed at the left of NO, and NO blinks.t
To stop overwriting, press the MENU knob. Repeat step 2.
To overwrite, move the mark to YES (YES blinks) and pusht
the MENU knob.
You can select the contents of the user file to be displayed on the
page.
For details, see “Selecting the display contents” on page 4-144.
4To end menu operations, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or
close the cover.
To return to the SCENE FILE page
After the message “COMPLETE!” is displayed in step 3, move the
t mark to ESC at the right top of the window by turning the
MENU knob and push the MENU knob.
The SCENE FILE page appears again.
Data of the white balance to be stored in the scene file
Data of the white balance to be stored in the scene file depends on the
setting of SCENE WHITE DATA on the REFERENCE page of the
FILE menu.
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2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to 5FILE SAVE t T
MEM 1-5, and then push the MENU knob.
The message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS ” appears.
When the storing is completed, the message “COMPLETE!” appears
and the ACCESS indicator goes off.
To cancel the storing
Before pushing the MENU knob in step 2, move the t mark to
ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and
push the MENU knob.
The SCENE STORE page appears again.
3To end menu operations, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or
close the cover.
Note
If files have been stored in the page selected in step 1, those files are
replaced with files loaded from the camcorder memory. For example,
files from 001 to 005 are replaced in the page selected in step 1.
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4-11-2 Loading Scene Files
Follow the procedure below.
1Follow the instructions in steps 1 to 3 described in “4-7-9
Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the
Viewfinder” on page 4-94 to display the SCENE FILE page of the
FILE menu.
The SCENE FILE page appears.
2Load the scene file.
To load the scene file stored in the camcorder
Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the desired file No.,t
and push the MENU knob.
The .s which is displayed at the left of the file No. changes to x
The camcorder is set up according to the loaded scene file.
To cancel the selected scene file
Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to , and push thetx
MENU knob. changes to x s.
The camcorder returns to the settings before selecting the scene file.
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You can load the scene file stored in the camcorder on the SCENE
RECALL window to be displayed in step covered in “To load the1
scene file saved in the Memory Stick.”
To load the scene file saved in the Memory Stick
1Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to SCENEt
RECALL, and push MENU knob.
The P00 SCENE RECALL window appears. On the P00 page, the
scene files saved in the camcorder memory are displayed. You can
also recall the scene file stored in the camcorder memory on this
page.
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Loading the scene file stored in the Memory Stick into
the camcorder memory
You can load up to five scene files stored in the Memory Stick into the
camcorder memory at once.
1Turn the MENU knob until the SCENE RECALL page which
contains the desired scene files appears, and push the MENU knob.
2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to 5FILE LOAD t t
MEM 1-5, and then push the MENU knob.
The message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS ” appears.
When loading is complete, the message “COMPLETE!” appears and
the ACCESS indicator goes off.
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Notes
• The scene files loaded from the Memory Stick overwrite data
stored in the camcorder memory.
• To load the scene file stored in the camcorder memory under the
condition where the Memory Stick has been inserted, return to the
P00 SCENE RECALL page and load the desired scene file in the
camcorder memory.
• When there is a file where no data is stored (NO FILE is
displayed), a file that has the same file number is not overwritten
in the camcorder. In the window displayed in step 2, the content of
the scene file 3 in the camcorder memory is not replaced.
To cancel the loading
Before pushing the MENU knob in step 2, move the mark to ESC att
the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and push the
MENU knob.
The SCENE FILE page appears again.
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4-11-3 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 detailed information on the items subject to the reference file, see the
Maintenance Manual.
On the SCENE FILE page, turn the MENU knob to move the mark tot
STANDARD, then push the MENU knob.
The , which is displayed at the left of STANDARD, changes to .s x
When x changes to s, the settings of the camcorder are reset to the
settings stored in the reference file.
If you press the MENU knob again while is lit, operation is canceled,x
and the camcorder returns to the settings before STANDARD was
selected.
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(Continued)
4-12 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. When you insert a Memory Stick with a
menu opened, a preset menu page related to the desired file from among
five kinds of files is automatically displayed. This allows you to jump to
the file page saved and used in the Memory Stick. You can select the file
page to be displayed using the MEMORY STICK page of the FILE
menu.
1Follow steps 1 to 3 in “4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return
Video Signal on the Viewfinder” on page 4-94 to display the
MEMORY STICK page of the FILE menu.
The MEMORY STICK page appears.
2Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to MS IN > JUMP TO,t
then push the MENU knob.
The t mark at the left of MS IN > JUMP TO changes to a z mark
and the mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.z
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5-1
5-1 Power Supply
The following power supplies can be used with the camcorder.
• BP-L60A Lithium-ion Battery Pack
• BP-M50/M100 Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable Battery Pack
• AC power using the AC-550/550CE or AC-DN2B AC adaptor
5-1-1 Using a Battery Pack
When a BP-L60A Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will operate
continuously for about 90 minutes. Before use, charge the battery pack
with a BC-L120 Battery Charger. It takes about 2.5 hours to charge one
BP-L60A.
For more information, refer to the BC-L120 manual.
When a BP-M50 or M100 Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will
operate continuously for about 40 minutes with the BP-M50 and about
120 minutes with the BP-M100. Before use, charge the battery pack with
a BC-M50 Battery Charger. It takes about 2 hours to charge one BP-M50
and about 4 hours to charge one BP-M100.
For more information, refer to the BC-M50 manual.
Note on using the battery pack
A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully recharged.
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5-2
Attaching a battery pack
1Press a battery pack against the back of the camcorder, aligning the
side line of a battery pack with the line on the camcorder.
2Slide a battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow points at the
matching line on the camcorder.
BP-L60A/M50/
M100
Align these lines.
Back of camcorder
Matching line on
the camcorder
“LOCK” arrow
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5-3
Detaching a battery pack
Detaching a battery pack
Holding the button in,
pull a battery pack up.
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5-1-2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to Dead
Batteries
If you use both an internal battery pack and an external battery connected
to the DC IN connector at the same time, you can avoid breaks in
operation due to dead batteries.
When an external battery begins to fail and an internal battery
pack is also used
Remove the DC output cable from the DC IN connector. The power
source will switch to an internal battery pack.
When an external battery begins to fail and an internal battery
pack is not used
First load the camcorder with a fully charged internal battery pack, then
remove the DC output cable of an external battery from the DC IN
connector. The power source will switch to the internal battery pack. To
use an external battery again, connect a fully charged external battery to
the DC IN connector before unloading the internal battery pack. The
power source will switch to the external battery.
Continuous operation when operating with only an internal
battery pack
First, connect a fully charged external battery to the DC IN connector,
then change an internal battery.
Notes
• When an internal battery pack is loaded and an external battery is
connected to the DC IN connector, the external battery is always used
as the power source.
• There may be some noise on the video signal at the instant the power
sources are switched.
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5-6
Using the AC-DN2B AC adaptor
Mount an AC-DN2B on the camcorder in the same way as a battery
pack, then connect to the AC power supply. The AC-DN2B can supply
up to 150 W of power.
Connecting to an AC power source using the AC-DN2B AC Adaptor
5-1-4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System
By fitting the camcorder with the Anton Bauer Ultralight system, and
setting the LIGHT switch to AUTO, you can switch the light on and off
automatically as you start and stop VTR operation. This system operates
with lights powered by 12 V, with a maximum power consumption of
50 W.
to wall outlet
AC-DN2B
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5-7
5-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder
Caution
When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camera (or the
camcorder) with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter
through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire.
For maximum viewing convenience, you can adjust the viewfinder
position in the left-right and backward-forward directions.
5-2-1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position
Adjusting the position to the left or right
Adjusting the position to the left or right
1Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring.
2Slide the viewfinder to the most convenient position.
3Tighten the viewfinder left-right positioning ring.
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To store the camcorder in a carrying case
Always store the camcorder with the viewfinder moved fully in the
direction opposite to the barrel and the viewfinder left-right positioning
ring tightened.
Adjusting the position backward or forward
Adjusting the position backward or forward
1Loosen the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and the LOCK
knob.
2Slide the viewfinder longitudinally to the most convenient position.
3Tighten the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and the LOCK
knob.
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5-2-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and
Screen
Adjusting the viewfinder focus
Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest.
Adjusting the viewfinder focus
Adjusting the viewfinder screen
Adjust the brightness, contrast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen
with the control shown below.
Adjusting the viewfinder screen
Diopter adjusting ring
BRIGHT control
CONTRAST control
PEAKING control
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5-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder
Detaching the viewfinder
1Point the viewfinder barrel up or down.
2Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring.
3Holding the viewfinder stopper up, slide the viewfinder in the
direction indicated by the arrow and detach it.
Viewfinder stopper
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5-11
4Remove the viewfinder cable and microphone cable from the clamps
and disconnect them.
The viewfinder rotation bracket
By fitting a BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (not supplied), you
can rotate the viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg does not
hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder.
For more information, refer to the BKW-401 manual.
Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket
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5-2-4 Detaching the Eyepiece
Removing the eyepiece gives a clear view of the screen further away. It
is also easy to remove dust from the viewfinder screen and mirror when
the eyepiece is detached.
1Turn the eyepiece locking ring fully counterclockwise to line up the
red match mark on the locking ring with the red match mark on the
viewfinder barrel.
2Detach the eyepiece.
Locking ring
Locking ring match mark
Match mark on the viewfinder barrel
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Refitting the eyepiece
1Align the match mark on the eyepiece locking ring with that on the
viewfinder barrel.
2Align the match mark on the end of the eyepiece with that of the
eyepiece locking ring, then insert the eyepiece into the viewfinder
barrel.
3Turn the eyepiece locking ring clockwise until its “LOCK”
indication arrow points to the match mark on the viewfinder barrel.
Note
When the eyecup is worn out, replace it with a new one (service part
number 3-723-079-03).
Match mark on the end of eyepiece
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5-3 Mounting the Lens
Follow the procedure below to mount the lens.
For information about using the lens, refer to the lens manual.
Mounting the lens
1Push the lens locking lever up and remove the lens mount cap from
the lens mount.
2Align the center slot in the lens mount with the center pin on the
lens, and insert the lens into the mount.
3Holding the lens in place, push the lens locking lever down to mount
the lens.
Note
If the lens is not firmly locked, it may come off while the camcorder
is being used. This could cause a serious accident. Make sure the
lens is firmly locked. It is recommended that the lens mount
securing rubber be put on the lens-locking lever as illustrated above.
4Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector.
5Secure the lens cable with the cable clamps.
Lens mount securing
rubber
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5-4 Adjusting the Flange
Focal Length
If the lens does not stay in focus properly as you zoom from telephoto to
wide angle, adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the plane of
the lens mounting flange to the imaging plane). Make this adjustment
after mounting or changing the lens.
Adjusting the flange focal length
The position of the controls for adjusting the flange focal length vary
somewhat from lens to lens. Check the identification of the various
controls in the lens manual.
Adjusting the flange focal length
1Set the iris to manual.
2Open the iris. Place the flange focal length adjustment chart about 3
m (10 ft) away from the camera, lit well enough to provide a
satisfactory video output level.
3Loosen the fixing screws on the F.f or F.B ring (flange focal length
adjustment ring).
4Use manual or power zoom to set the lens to telephoto.
About 3 m (10 ft)
(Continued)
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AUDIO IN CH-1
or CH-2
Set the LINE/MIC/+48 V ON
switch to +48 V ON if you use
an external power supply type
microphone. Otherwise, set
the switch to MIC.
5-5-2 Using an External Microphone
You can connect up to two external monaural microphones using the
AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 connectors. When using a condenser
microphone that requires external power (phantom power), set the LINE/
MIC/+48 V ON switch to +48 V ON.
If the microphone being used does not require external power (dynamic
microphone), set the LINE/MIC/+48 V ON switch to MIC.
Using a detached external microphone
Using a detached external microphone
Monaural
microphone
AUDIO IN switch: At the factory setting,
when the audio cable is connected
to either the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector,
the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector is
automatically selected as the signal to be recorded. This is true
regardless of the AUDIO IN switch setting. (This is called XLR
connection automatic detection function.)
When the XLR connection automatic detection function is set to
OFF on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, set
the AUDIO IN switch corresponding to the channel to which the
microphone is connected to REAR.
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2Remove the external microphone holder attachment screws.
3Attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder.
Screws removed
in step 2
CAC-12
(Continued)
Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder
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6Mount the microphone into the cradle suspension.
7Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or AUDIO
IN CH-2 connector. Set the corresponding AUDIO IN switch to
REAR.
Set the LINE/MIC/+48V ON switch to +48V ON or MIC in
accordance with the type of the microphone power supply.
If the microphone you connect to AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 is of the
internal batteries type, set the appropriate LINE/MIC/+48V ON
switch to MIC.
If the microphone you connect to AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 is of the
external power supply type, set the appropriate LINE/MIC/+48V
ON switch to +48V ON.
Microphone
Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder
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5-5-3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF
Wireless Microphone System)
To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system, fit one of the following
UHF portable tuners.
• WRR-855A/855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit
• WRR-810A/860A/862A/862B UHF Portable Tuner
For each of these UHF portable tuners, use the following attachment
procedure. (The WRR-860A is taken as an example below.)
Refer to the UHF portable turner manual for more information.
Fitting the WRR-855A/855B
You can use the WRR-855A/855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit simply
by inserting it into the lot in the camcorder, and fastening the fixing
screws.
1Undo the four fixing screws holding the cover of the slot, and
remove the cover.
5
Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder5-30
Removing the camcorder from a tripod adaptor
Removing the camcorder from a tripod adapter
Note
A tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the
camcorder is removed. If this happens, press the red button against the
lever a second time and move the lever as shown below until the pin
returns to the stowed position. If the pin remains in the engaged
position, you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod
adaptor.
If the pin remains in the engaged position
Lever
Red button
Stowed position
Pin
While pressing
the red button
against the
lever, move the
lever in the
direction
indicated by
the arrow.
5
Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-31
5-7 Attaching the Shoulder
Strap
Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below.
Attaching the shoulder strap
Shoulder strap post
5
Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-35
Insert the viewfinder barrel here with the
eyecup out and fasten the drawings
around the eyecup.
Drawstring
Velcro tape
Velcro tape
5
Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-37
— VTR START button (VTR button on the lens and the ASSIGN 1
switch to which the REC SWITCH function is assigned) (When
the VTR START/STOP item on the FUNCTION 3 page of the
MAINTENANCE menu is set to RM.)
For detailed information on this function, see the following “Function of the
VTR START button when the remote control unit is connected”.
• When you connect the remote control unit, the settings of the paint
adjustment that were in effect the last time the remote control unit was
used are recalled.
Function of the VTR START button when the remote control unit is
connected:
You can select the function of the VTR START button on the camcorder
(also, VTR button on the lens and the ASSIGN 1 switch to which the
REC START/STOP function is assigned) when the remote control unit is
connected, using the VTR START/STOP item on the FUNCTION 3
page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Not to activate the VTR START button on the camcorder: Select
RM.
To activate the VTR START button on the camcorder: Select CAM.
In this case, the VTR START button on the remote control unit is not
activated.
To activate the VTR START button on both the camcorder and the
remote control unit: Select PARA.
5
Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder5-38
When removing the remote control unit from the camcorder
The setting of the camcorder returns to the setting in effect before the
remote control unit was connected.
By setting the menu setting, the setting of the paint adjustment made
with the remote control unit can be retained even after the remote
control unit is removed from the camcorder.
For details, see “Structure of the paint adjustment data” on the next page.
When connecting the monitor to the MONITOR OUT
connector of the remote control unit
The MONITOR connector of the RM-B150 (BNC type) outputs the
same signal as that from the TEST OUT connector on the camcorder.
When the HKDW-702 is installed, you can also connect an NTSC
monitor.
When you connect the HD monitor, select the HD-Y signal as the output
signal from the TEST OUT connector on the OUTPUT SET page of the
USER menu.
When connecting an NTSC monitor, select the SD signal (analog
composite video).
For details, see “4-8-2 Selecting the Output Signals” on page 4-101.
Use the black cable supplied with the RM-B150 to connect the monitor
to the MONITOR connector on the RM-B150.
5
Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-39
Structure of the paint adjustment data
As the illustration above shows, non-volatile memory of the camcorder
consists of two regions: one is the independent data region that becomes
effective when the remote control unit is not connected, and the other is
the remote control data region that becomes effective when the remote
control unit is connected. Paint adjustment data is automatically selected
depending on whether or not the remote control unit is connected to the
camcorder.
Thus, when the remote control unit is connected to the camcorder, the
effective data region is switched to the remote control data region and
the settings of the paint adjustment that were in effect the last time the
remote control unit was used are recalled.
Setup
menu of
the
camcorder
RM-B150
Non-volatile memory
Independent data
region
MASTER
BLACK
MASTER
GAMMA
KNEE POINT
DETAIL
LEVEL
R/B GAIN
R/B BLACK
Remote control
data region
MASTER BLACK
MASTER GAMMA
KNEE POINT
DETAIL LEVEL
R/B GAIN
R/B BLACK
RM-B150
connected or
not connected
Hardware of
the camera
Chapter 6 Maintenance
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Operation/error message Meaning
INVALID OPERATION ! Appears when:
• there is only one recorded cut when
recording using the RE-TAKE function.
• the recorded cuts are less than 3 sec.
when recording using the RE-TAKE
function.
• the RE-TAKE function was denied for
some reason, e.g. as Picture Cache
was on.
• when you execute the RE-TAKE
operation before the recording pause
operation has completed.
ON-BOARD BATTERY EMPTY
Appears when the backup battery for the
internal clock has been used up. b)
Full Top Sensor Error Indicates that the trouble of the full top
sensor c) is detected. Replace the full top
sensor. b)
VTR ERROR! POWER OFF b ON
Indicates that the trouble of the MCU for
controlling the VTR section is detected. b)
REC Current ARM Indicates that the trouble of the power
supply system for the drum recorder is
detected. Recording continues but may
not be substandard. b)
a) In this case, position the tape at the point where you want to start the recording
manually.
b) Contact your nearest Sony dealer.
c) For detailed information on the full top sensor, refer to the Maintenance Manual.
Produkt Specifikationer
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| Kategori: | Videokamera |
| Model: | HDW-750 |
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