Grass Valley DMC 1000 User Manual v.12.4
User’s Guide
3922 496 30601 March 2010 v4.0
DMC 1000
Digital Media Camcorder
Software version 12.4
Declaration of Conformity
FCC Class A Statement
We, Grass Valley Nederland B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The
Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in
compliance with the following standards:
- EN60065 : Safety
- EN55103-1: EMC (Emission)
- EN55103-2: EMC (Immunity)
following the provisions of:
a. the Low Voltage directive 2006/95/EC
b. the EMC directive 2004/108/EC
This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital
device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a
commercial environment.
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Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause interference in
which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference.
Copyright Grass Valley Nederland B.V. 2010. Copying of this document and
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Table of contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction
1.1 About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.2 Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.2.1 Xensium™ imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.2.2 Advanced camcorder technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.2.3 IT-based recording media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.2.4 On-board selectable compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.2.5 Ultimate connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.2.6 User interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.2.7 Enhancing your workflows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.3 Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
1.4 Infinity type numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.5 Quick reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.6 User’s guide overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 2 – Attaching parts
2.1 Mounting a lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.2 Viewfinder (2-inch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
2.2.1 Mounting the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.2.2 Positioning the viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2.2.3 Mounting a wide angle eyepiece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
2.3 Mounting a microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
2.4 Attaching a battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.5 Adjusting the shoulder pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
2.6 Attaching a carrying strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.7 Mounting a top light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
2.8 Wireless microphone receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
2.9 Tripod adapter plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.10 Anchoring the camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 3 – General set-up
3.1 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
3.1.1 Battery supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
3.1.2 External power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.1.3 Power switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
3.2 Using the side panel display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.3 Push buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.4 Assignable buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
3.4.1 Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
3.4.2 Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.4.3 Carrying handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.5 Lens settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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3.6 Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
3.6.1 Viewfinder set-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
3.6.2 Viewfinder markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
3.6.3 Viewfinder LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.6.4 Viewfinder on-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
3.7 Side panel home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
3.7.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
3.7.2 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
3.8 Camera status display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3.9 Lights and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3.9.1 Tally indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
3.9.2 Media indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3.10 Playback indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
3.11 Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3.11.1 Video monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
3.11.2 External SDI signal monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
3.11.3 Audio monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
3.12 Time and date settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Chapter 4 – Menu navigation
4.1 Menu navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
4.2 User levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
4.3 Side panel menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
4.3.1 Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
4.3.2 Side panel menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
4.3.3 Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
4.3.4 Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4.4 Viewfinder menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
4.4.1 Viewfinder menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.4.2 Entering the viewfinder menu system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
4.4.3 Finding your way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
4.4.4 Leaving the viewfinder menu system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4.4.5 Making changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
4.4.6 Undoing changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4.5 User files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
4.5.1 Scene files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
4.5.2 Production files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.5.3 Lens files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
4.5.4 Operator files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Chapter 5 – Video setup
5.1 Input and output connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
5.1.1 Digital connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5.1.2 Analog connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.2 Colour bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
5.3 Standard video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
5.4 Gain selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
5.5 Working with optical filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
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5.6 Colour temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.6.1 Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.6.2 Memory positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
5.6.3 Continuous white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.6.4 Selecting the color temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
5.7 Auto white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
5.8 Exposure time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5.9 Contrast button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.10 Video menu adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
5.10.1 Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
5.10.2 Skin detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
5.10.3 Knee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
5.10.4 Gamma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
5.10.5 Matrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
5.10.6 Color saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Chapter 6 – Audio setup
6.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
6.2 Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
6.2.1 Front microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
6.2.2 Rear line or microphone inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
6.2.3 Digital audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
6.2.4 Wireless microphone (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
6.2.5 Audio mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
6.2.6 Gain settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
6.3 Recording audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6.3.1 Select source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6.3.2 Set recording levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
6.4 Audio monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
6.5 Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
6.5.1 Rear outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
6.5.2 Digital audio outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
6.5.3 SDI embedded audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
6.6 General audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
6.6.1 Audio Headroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
6.6.2 Test tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
6.7 Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
6.7.1 Audio connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
6.7.2 Intercom channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
6.7.3 Talk buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
6.7.4 Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
6.7.5 Return channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
6.7.6 Incoming channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
6.7.7 Intercom routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Chapter 7 – Recording setup
7.1 Main format settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
7.1.1 Video standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
7.1.2 Recording compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
7.1.3 Recording from external video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
7.2 Time code settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
7.3 Genlock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
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7.4 Recording buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
7.5 Recording media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
7.5.1 REV PRO media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
7.5.2 CompactFlash cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
7.5.3 External USB media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
7.6 Systemized configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
7.6.1 Basic configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
7.6.2 Network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
7.6.3 Network setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
7.6.4 User level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
7.6.5 Intercom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
7.6.6 Remote Tally and ISO recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
7.6.7 Remote recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Chapter 8 – Shooting
8.1 Getting a picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
8.1.1 Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
8.1.2 Recall standard video values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
8.1.3 Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
8.1.4 Video adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
8.1.5 Audio adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
8.1.6 Frame and focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
8.2 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
8.2.1 Start recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
8.2.2 Stop recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
8.3 Quick review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Chapter 9 – Clip management
9.1 Thumbnails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
9.1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
9.1.2 Thumbnail information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
9.2 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
9.2.1 Playback monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
9.2.2 Transport buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
9.2.3 Menu button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Chapter 10 – Communications
10.1 Setting up communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
10.2 USB connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
10.3 Ethernet connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
10.4 IEEE 1394 connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
10.5 FTP connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Chapter 11 – Specifications
11.1 Specifications for DMC 1000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
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11.2 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
11.2.1 Audio input connectors (Rear1 and Rear2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
11.2.2 Audio output connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
11.2.3 Front microphone connector (Front1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
11.2.4 Front microphone connector (Front1 and Front2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
11.2.5 Headphones output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
11.2.6 Headset microphone input (MicRear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
11.2.7 Power input connector (DC in). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
11.2.8 Accessory output connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
11.3 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
11.4 Compression profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
11.4.1 JPEG 2000 profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
11.4.2 DV25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
11.4.3 1080P JPEG 2000 profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
11.4.4 MPEG-2 I-frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
11.4.5 1080P MPEG-2 I-frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
11.4.6 MPEG-2 D10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
11.4.7 1080P MPEG-2 Long GoP (closed GoP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
11.4.8 1080i MPEG-2 Long GoP (closed GoP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
11.4.9 720P MPEG-2 Long GoP (closed GoP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Chapter 12 – Side panel menu
12.1 Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
12.2 Video menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
12.3 Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
12.4 System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Chapter 13 – Viewfinder menu
13.1 VF menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
13.2 Video menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
13.3 Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
13.4 Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
13.5 System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Chapter 14 – Maintenance
14.1 Updating software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
14.1.1 Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
14.1.2 Update procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
14.2 Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
14.2.1 Obtaining a license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
14.2.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
14.3 Black calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
14.4 Touch screen calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
14.5 Cleaning the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
14.6 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
14.7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
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End-of-life product recycling
Grass Valley’s innovation and excellence in product design also extends to the programs we’ve
established to manage the recycling of our products. Grass Valley has developed a
comprehensive end-of-life product take back program for recycle or disposal of end-of-life
products. Our program meets the requirements of the European Union’s WEEE Directive and
in the United States the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency, individual state
agencies or local agencies.
Grass Valley’s end-of-life product take-back program assures proper disposal by use of Best
Available Technology. This program accepts any Grass Valley branded equipment. Upon
request, a Certificate of Recycling or a Certificate of Destruction, depending on the ultimate
disposition of the product, can be sent to the requester.
Grass Valley will be responsible for all costs associated with recycling and disposal, including
freight, however you are responsible for the removal of the equipment from your facility and
packing the equipment ready for pickup.
For further information on the Grass Valley product take back system please contact Grass
Valley at + 800 80 80 20 20 or +33 1 48 25 20 20 from most other countries. In the US and
Canada please call 800-547-8949 or 530-478-4148. Ask to be connected to the EH&S
Department. In addition, information concerning the program can be found at:
www.grassvalley.com/environment
Software licenses for this product
The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder incorporates software code that is licensed under the
GNU General Public License (GPL) and the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL). Under
these licenses customers have the right to obtain, modify, and redistribute the relevant source
code. You can find the relevant source code packages at:
www.technicolor.com/open-software
You can also obtain a copy of the source code from Technicolor on CD-ROM. A fee for
creation, handling and postage will be charged. To request a CD-ROM with the source code,
send an e-mail to jean-pierre.fourche@technicolor.com
The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder incorporates software code that is licensed under the
MIT license. The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder incorporates software code that is licensed
under the Modified BSD license.The text of these licenses is available at:
www.technicolor.com/open-software
The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder incorporates Info-ZIP (Copyright 1990-2007 Info-ZIP. All
rights reserved.) The full text of this license is available at:
www.info-zip.org/license.html
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Warnings
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the camcorder to rain or moisture and avoid
using it in humid or damp places.
To avoid electrical shock, do not remove covers or panels. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
To prevent risk of overheating, ventilate the unit correctly. Do not cover air vents with stickers
or attachments.
In case of an emergency ensure that the battery pack and the external power supply are
disconnected.
Connect the camcorder to a power source with the specified voltage rating.
When using an external power supply it must be connected to earth potential.
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Cautions
To ensure continuous high performance from the camcorder take the following cautions into
consideration:
• Refer mounting and installation of optional boards to qualified service personnel.
• Use recommended accessories only.
• Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks or vibration.
• Do not expose the camcorder to extreme temperatures.
• Do not leave the camcorder in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances for extended
periods.
• Do not allow sunlight to shine directly into the viewfinder.
• Avoid extreme highlights as these can cause various kinds of optical reflections.
• Do not allow laser beams to shine into the lens as this could damage the imagers.
• Always turn off power after use.
• Remove the media before storing the camcorder for an extended period.
• Clean the camcorder and its attachments regularly, especially contact areas such as the
touch screen and hand grip. For cleaning the touch screen refer to the maintenance
section.
Internal batteries
• To avoid the risk of explosion always replace the battery with a correct type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions of the manufacturer of the battery.
• Remove the battery before storing the camcorder for an extended period.
Tripod installation
• This camcorder can be mounted on a tripod. For safe installation and operation of the
tripod refer to the manufacturer’s documentation.
• The typical configuration for this camcorder (camera with a standard HD lens, 2-inch
viewfinder, battery and a top light mounted, total weight 10.2 kg (22.5 lbs) has proved to
be stable when used on a tripod with the following specifications: height 1.45 m (57 in),
leg distance at floor level of 0.80
Always check the mechanical stability of the unit before using it.
m (31.5 in).These values are recommendations only.
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Attention
About the Xensium imager
• The Xensium imager used in the Infinity camcorder is equipped with an electronic rolling
shutter. When shooting under (artificial) low-frequent fluorescent lighting conditions the
image may be affected by intensity variations.
About the side panel display
• The camcorder’s side panel display is a TFT display that is manufactured using high
precision technology that yields a quality of 99.99% or higher. However, it is possible that
one or more pixels may constantly display a single color or be permanently off. This does
not indicate a defective display and your recorded data is not affected.
• Exposing the display to direct sunlight or very bright light sources for extended periods
may damage the unit. It is recommended that you close the display with the screen facing
the camcorder body when not using it.
About REV PRO disks
• When a REV PRO disk is not in use, always store it in its protective case.
• Avoid handling the disk by the front edge (the edge that inserts into the drive).
• If you suspect a disk is defective, replace it immediately. Do not continue to use it as this
could damage the drive.
• If a disk is difficult to insert, make sure that the logo is facing away from the camcorder
and try again. Never force a disk into or out of the REV PRO drive; this could damage the
drive and the disk.
• Avoid exposing REV PRO disks to direct sunlight, extreme temperatures or moisture.
• Avoid exposing REV PRO disks to strong magnetic fields such as those produced by
monitors or speakers.
• Avoid dropping a REV PRO disk. This could cause damage to the disk.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 About this guide
The purpose of this user’s guide is to present a detailed functional description of the Infinity
DMC 1000 camcorder. It provides the necessary information to use the camcorder in different
configurations and in various workflows. The guide is so designed that it can be used as an
introduction to those who are new to the camcorder, as a simple procedural guide to those
who wish to setup and start shooting immediately, and as a reference work.
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Note
Note
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This user’s guide describes the functionality of the camcorder based on Software version 12.4.
When your camcorder is not updated to this version, refer to
information about updating your camcorder.
1.2 Technology
The Grass Valley™ Infinity™ Digital Media Camcorder signifies a revolutionary step in ENG and
EFP acquisition — combining the best of Grass Valley’s multiple Emmy® award-winning
camcorder engineering with leading IT recording and connectivity technologies. This
camcorder is part of the Infinity Series line of products — designed from the ground up to
bring all the benefits of advanced technologies to the broadcast and production industries. This
line represents the current and future approach to acquisition and recording, delivering
affordable, open and truly flexible systems.
• HD/SD multi-format support including 1080i50/59.94, 1080p23.98/25/29.97 (optional),
720p50/59.94, 576i50 and 480i59.94.
• Flexible video encoding/decoding options, including JPEG2000, DV and MPEG-2 and D10
(optional).
• Choice of removable recording/playback media including integrated Grass Valley
REV
PRO™ and CompactFlash® slots.
section 14.1 on page 167 for
• Video, audio and metadata content are written in the open OP-1A MXF-based wrapper.
• Traditional inputs and outputs.
• Supports multiple IT-based interfaces: USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 and Gigabit Ethernet.
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.2.1 Xensium™ imager
The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder uses the Grass Valley Xensium imagers which offer a
wider dynamic range and improved signal-to-noise performance when compared to other
CMOS imagers.
The imaging chips are at the heart of professional camera design, and Grass Valley has
continually worked to achieve high resolution, wide contrast handling and low noise. Coupled
with Grass Valley's broad spectrum digital signal processing it is set to deliver remarkable
pictures in uncompromised HD resolutions.
1.2.2 Advanced camcorder technology
The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder provides a choice of video formats and standards
selectable within the camcorder. You can choose from 576i50, 480i59.94, 1080i50,
1080i59.94, 720p50, 720p59.94. Additionally, video formats 1080p23.98, 1080p25,
1080p29.97 are available as a cost-option. Standard-definition (SD) formats are selectable in
either 16:9, 4:3 or letterbox aspect ratios. This makes the camcorder ideal for multi-format
acquisition and for straightforward migration from standard definition (SD) to high definition
(HD) within your workflow. The camcorder provides digital imaging for crystal-clear quality with
advanced 22-bit accurate video processing for image control.
1.2.3 IT-based recording media
The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder uses off-the-shelf REV PRO removable disks and
professional-grade CompactFlash solid-state memory as recording and playback media. The
extremely durable REV PRO removable disks provide the portability, and cost-effectiveness of
videotape with the speed, flexibility, and ease-of-use of true nonlinear media such as hard
disks.
Professional-grade CompactFlash memory is a commercially available solid-state technology
that delivers the high level of performance needed for demanding professional video
applications. These cards are small, lightweight and extremely durable. Professional-grade
CompactFlash cards currently hold up to 32 GB with sufficient throughput for both SD and HD
recording, playback and ingest.
Both REV PRO and CompactFlash media offer unprecedented advantages in terms of usability,
price and performance. They offer many additional benefits for video professionals such as
nonlinear random access to video files and non-degrading archival storage.
1.2.4 On-board selectable compression
Infinity Series products provide you a choice of compression schemes and bit rates, giving you
the option to select what is best for your workflow today and in the future. The Infinity Digital
Media Camcorder supports JPEG2000, DV and D10 and MPEG-2 (optional) compression,
assignable via the camcorder’s user interface.
The DV codec is 25 Mb/s 4:2:0 (PAL) or 4:1:1 (NTSC), making it ideal for immediate use in your
workflow today.
JPEG2000 compression can be used for both SD and HD acquisition. It provides highefficiency compression, 10-bit 4:2:2 encoding and no blocking artifacts —and is fully scalable.
Industry-standard MPEG-2 compression is available as an option and can be used for a variety
of HD compression profiles, including I-frame and Long GoP.
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1.2.5 Ultimate connectivity
The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder connects using both traditional and IT interfaces.
Traditional inputs and outputs include BNC connectors for (HD-)SDI, CVBS, Time Code, AES
digital audio and XLRs for analog audio. The camcorder comes with three USB 2.0 connectors
(two hosts and one device), one IEEE 1394 connector and a HDMI display connector. It can
also connect to an external storage device (such as a hard drive or flash memory stick) via
USB. The Gigabit Ethernet port provides compatibility with the C2IP camera control system.
1.2.6 User interface
Camcorder operators can manipulate the camcorder through traditional controls for standard
operation and through a touch screen display. The built-in user interface supports video
monitoring, clip management, audio setup and metering, and detailed camcorder
configuration.
You can also use the LCP 400 wireless application to control the camcorder. Running on a
Windows Mobile PDA or TouchPhone, it gives you access to all camera menus and settings —
and lets you change them while shooting. It displays audio levels and, thanks to its low
latency, lets you make critical adjustments to e.g. audio parameters. You can create and edit
metadata such as names, dates, slugs, locations and even camera settings before, during or
after recording.
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1.2.7 Enhancing your workflows
The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder enhances your existing workflow today, while allowing
you to move to more efficient IT workflows in the future. You can use the camcorder’s storage
media just like videotape in tape-based workflows. The only difference is that you use digital
media recorders and digital media drives as tape machine substitutes. However, Infinity Series
products offer more than videotape replacement. In nonlinear editing environments, for
example, you can also connect a REV PRO drive or CompactFlash card reader to a workstation
for direct access and low cost.
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1.3 Key features
• Three Xensium™ based 2/3-inch CMOS imagers with advanced image processing
functions:
– Full 1920 x 1080 active-pixel matrix
– Superior noise performance
• HD/SD multi-format support including 1080i50/59.94, 720p50/59.94, 576i50 and
480i59.94 video standards
• Optional 1080p23.98, 1080p25, 1080p29.97 video standards.
• Recording and playback to and from Grass Valley REV PRO and professional
CompactFlash® insertable media and external devices
• Large internal video buffer for instant recording and switch-over mechanism
• Video, audio and metadata content are written in the open OP-1A MXF based wrapper
• Supports DV25, JPEG2000, and MPEG-2 (optional) compression schemes:
– DV compression (25 Mb/s) for NTSC (4:1:1) and PAL (4:2:0)
– JPEG2000 high-efficiency compression for SD (4:2:2) and HD (4:2:2)
– MPEG-2 and D10 compression (requires DMC 1120 MPEG-2 compression board)
• Traditional inputs/outputs include BNC connectors for HD-SDI or SDI (selectable, with or
without embedded audio), CVBS, timecode, AES/EBU digital audio and XLR outputs for
analog audio
• IT-based interfaces:
– Three high-speed USB 2.0 connectors (two host and one device)
– IEEE 1394 connector
– HDMI viewfinder connector, allows connection to alternative HD and HD-ready
displays
– Gigabit Ethernet
• C2IP remote control over IP connections
• Configurable four-channel audio router with selectable input sources
• Built-in 3.6-inch TFT color touch screen with user interface for:
– Audio setup and metering
– Video setup and monitoring
– Recording setup and metadata
– Clip management
– Detailed camera configuration
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1.4 Infinity type numbers
Type num ber Unit
Camcorder:
DMC 1000/10 Infinity Digital Media Camcorder (with REV PRO 35 drive)
DMC 1000/20 Infinity Digital Media Camcorder (with REV PRO XP/ER drive)
DMC 1100 Infinity 2-inch CRT black and white HD viewfinder
Options:
DMC 1120 Infinity DMC MPEG-2 HD/SD compression board (kit)
DMC 1130 Infinity DMC 1080P 24/25/30 video modes option (license)
DMC 1180 Infinity DMC Stereo front microphone connector option (kit)
Accessories:
LCP 400 Wireless Local Control Panel (application)
OCP 400/10 Operational Control Panel
AJ-MC700 Standard mono front microphone (kit)
LDK 5020/05 Universal transport case
LDK 5020/60 Infinity DMC carrying bag
LDK 5020/70 Infinity DMC camera glove
LDK 5022 Infinity DMC raincover
LDK 5031/10 Tripod adapter plate
LDK 5390 Wide angle eyepiece for 2-inch viewfinder
LDK 5391 Long eyepiece ocular for 2-inch viewfinder
LDK 5901 External power supply unit (100 W)
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1.5 Quick reference
The illustrations on the following pages show the location and name of the controls on the
camcorder. The table lists the controls and references the location in the manual where more
information can be found.
1
Backlight/display
button
Camera status
display
Zoom control
2
Monitoring
speaker
Side panel
display
Push
buttons
Level 1
Level 2
Navigation
control
Audio level
control 1
Audio level
control2
Power switch
4
Record
button
Exposure time
switch
Exp.
Time
Audio front
level control
Auto white
balance switch
Auto
White
SelectRec
Audio Level
select button
Menu
Menu rotary
control
3
selection switch
Marker button
Contrast button
Operate switch
Gain selection
switch
Filter
Clear
1
ND 1/4
2
ND 1/16
3
ND 1/64
4
Marker
Contrast
Stby
Save
Operate Gain Output White Bal.
Warning
Monitor
Std.
User 1
Recall
Cam
+
Bars
-
Warning volume
Monitor volume
Standard recall
User 2
button
Assignable buttons
+
-
White balance
selection switch
Color bar switch
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Control name Paragraph reference
Backlight / Display button “Lights and indicators” on page 50
Camera Status Display (CSD) “Side panel home screen” on page 46
Monitoring speaker “Monitoring” on page 51
Side Panel Display (SPD) “Side panel home screen” on page 46
Audio level 1 control “Recording audio” on page 84
Audio level 2 control “Recording audio” on page 84
Navigation control “Side panel menu” on page 55
Push buttons “Push buttons” on page 39
Filter selection switch “Working with optical filters” on page 69
Warning volume control (future use)
Monitor volume control “Monitoring” on page 51
Standard recall button “Standard video settings” on page 67
Assignable buttons (User 1 and User 2) “Assignable buttons” on page 40
White balance selection switch “Auto white balance” on page 72
color bar switch “Colour bars” on page 66
Gain selection switch “Gain selection” on page 68
Operate switch (future use)
Contrast button “Viewfinder” on page 42
Marker button (future use)
Filter selection switch “Working with optical filters” on page 69
Exposure time switch “Exposure time” on page 74
Auto white balance switch “Auto white balance” on page 72
Menu rotary control “Viewfinder menu” on page 59
Menu select button “Viewfinder menu” on page 59
Audio front level control “Recording audio” on page 84
Record button “Recording” on page 105
Power switch “Power supply” on page 35
Zoom control “Carrying handle” on page 41
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7
Rear tally
light
6
USB
connector
1
Media bay
cover switch
REV PRO
media bay
light
IEEE 1394
connector
Top tally
Digital output (BNC)
status indicator/
Open
Rear tally
light
REV PRO
eject button
REVPro
CompactFlash
status indicator/
eject button (2x)
2
CF
1
CompactFlash
card bays (2x)
Record switch
2
Tally on/off
Crispening
switch
control
Zebra on/off
switch
Tally Zebra Option
Crisp
Contr. Bright.
Contrast
control
VF text
switch
Brightness
control
5
connector
Headphones
output
DC in
Digital input (BNC)
Analog output (BNC)
Analog input (BNC)
Headset
microphone
In 1
MicLine +48V
Audio
Line/Mic
input 1
switches (2)
Audio
In 2
Accessory
output connector
MicLine +48V
Audio Out11-17V 7A
Audio
input 2
11-17V
1A max.
Audio out
connector
4
(Ethernet 2
connector)
Network 2 Network 1 USB B USB A
Ethernet 1
connector
(USB B device
connector)
USB A host
connector
3
HDMI/Viewfinder
connector
Microphone
connector
BOTTOM VIEW
Lens
connector
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Control name Paragraph reference
Media bay cover switch “Recording media” on page 97
REV PRO eject button / status indicator “Recording media” on page 97
CompactFlash eject button / status indicator “Recording media” on page 97
CompactFlash card bays “Recording media” on page 97
REV PRO media bay “Recording media” on page 97
Tally on/off switch “Lights and indicators” on page 50
Zebra on/off switch “Viewfinder” on page 42
VF text switch “Viewfinder” on page 42
Brightness control “Viewfinder” on page 42
Contrast button “Contrast button” on page 75
Crispening control “Viewfinder” on page 42
Viewfinder connector “Viewfinder (2-inch)” on page 26
Front microphone connector “Mounting a microphone” on page 28
Lens connector “Mounting a lens” on page 25
Ethernet 2 connector (future use)
Ethernet 1 connector “USB connection” on page 111
USB (B) device connector (future use)
USB (A) host connector “USB connection” on page 111
Headphones output “Audio monitoring” on page 87
Headset microphone (MicRear) “Audio monitoring” on page 87
Accessory output connector “Power supply” on page 35
DC in connector “Power supply” on page 35
Audio input 1 “Inputs” on page 82
Audio input 2 “Inputs” on page 82
Mic/Line switches (2) “Inputs” on page 82
Audio out connector “Outputs” on page 88
Digital output BNC connector “Input and output connectors” on page 63
Digital input BNC connector “Input and output connectors” on page 63
Analog output BNC connector “Input and output connectors” on page 63
Analog input BNC connector “Input and output connectors” on page 63
USB host connector “USB connection” on page 111
Top tally light “Lights and indicators” on page 50
IEEE 1394 connector “IEEE 1394 connection” on page 112
Rear tally lights “Lights and indicators” on page 50
Record switch “Recording” on page 105
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1.6 User’s guide overview
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Outlines the technology used and lists the main features of the camcorder.
Chapter 2 - Attaching parts
Describes how to attach and adjust parts and accessories.
Chapter 3 - General set-up
Explains how to set up basic functions of the system to prepare it for use.
Chapter 4 - Menu navigation
Explains how to access and navigate the menu system to set up system, video and audio, and
recording preferences.
Chapter 5 - Video setup
Describes the procedures that should be followed to prepare the camcorder video setup.
Chapter 6 - Audio setup
Outlines the procedures that should be followed to prepare the camcorder audio setup.
Chapter 7- Recording setup
Provides information on how to choose and set up the recording parameters and media.
Chapter 8 - Shooting
Outlines how you use the camcorder to capture video.
Chapter 9 - Clip management
Tells you how to use the playback and editing functions of the camcorder.
Chapter 10 - Communications
This chapter explains how to set-up storage, communication links and transfer files.
Chapter 11 - Specifications
Contains mechanical and technical specifications.
Chapter 12 - Side panel menu
Shows reference tables to all functions of the side panel menu system of the camcorder.
Chapter 13 - Viewfinder menu
Shows reference tables to all functions of the viewfinder menu system of the camcorder.
Chapter 14 - Maintenance
Information on updating software, installing licenses and maintaining the camcorder.
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Chapter 2
Attaching parts
2.1 Mounting a lens
Attach a lens to the camcorder as follows:
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Caution
Do not attach a lens weighing more than 5 kg (11 lbs) to the camcorder without a lens support.
1. Ensure that the lens locking ring is in the unlocked position - turned counterclockwise
as seen from camcorder front.
2. Remove dust protection cap .
3. Hold the lens so that the positioning pin aligns with the notch of the lens mount. Fit the
lens into the lens mount and hold it in place.
4. Turn the lens locking ring clockwise to lock the lens in place.
5. Connect the lens cable to the lens connector at the right side of the camcorder.
6. Place the lens cable into the bottom clip at the front of the camcorder and the clip located
at the side.
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When a new lens is fitted to the camcorder it may be necessary to carry out some
adjustments to optimize its use, for example, back focus or shading. For more information
about these adjustments refer to the lens manufacturer’s documentation. Also refer to the
“Lens settings” on page 41 to change the camcorder’s lens settings.
Note
Note
☞
☞
Always mount the lens protection cap when the lens is not attached to the camcorder to
prevent dust and scratches.
2.2 Viewfinder (2-inch)
2.2.1 Mounting the viewfinder
1. Loosen the locking ring at front of the camcorder handle.
– As seen from camcorder rear, turning the locking ring counterclockwise loosens it.
2. Push down retaining stud and slide the viewfinder onto the support bracket .
3. Tighten the locking ring by turning it clockwise (as seen from camcorder rear) so that
the viewfinder is mounted securely to the support.
4. Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder connector socket at the right of the
camcorder.
5. Place the cable into the top clip at the front of the camcorder.
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Hint: for improved comfort, fit the supplied eyepiece cover over the rubber eyepiece . Spare
eye piece covers (3922 405 00461) are available from your Grass Valley representative.
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2.2.2 Positioning the viewfinder
Lateral position
1. Loosen the locking ring . As seen from camcorder rear, turning the locking ring
counterclockwise loosens it.
2. Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to the desired position.
3. Tighten the locking ring by turning it clockwise.
Forward position
Position the viewfinder backwards or forwards along the camcorder axis as follows:
1. Loosen locking lever and move viewfinder support bar forwards or backwards to
suit your needs.
2. Tighten locking lever .
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2.2.3 Mounting a wide angle eyepiece
If you regularly use the viewfinder at a distance, it is recommended that you fit the optionally
available wide angle eyepiece (LDK 5390/00).
To fit the wide angle eyepiece proceed as follows:
1. Hold the viewfinder’s eyepiece securely.
2. Press the button below the eyepiece tube and swing it free of the button clip .
3. Press the button above the eyepiece tube and remove the eyepiece.
4. Fit the wide angle eyepiece to the two clips ensuring that they both click into place.
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3
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2.3 Mounting a microphone
To attach a microphone to the camcorder proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the knurled screw and open the microphone holder.
2. Place the microphone inside the rubber jaws of the holder.
3. Don’t allow the wind hood to touch the holder as this reduces the mechanical damping
effect.
4. Close the holder and tighten the knurled screw .
5. Connect the microphone XLR cable to the camcorder’s MIC audio connector on the right
side of the camcorder.
– The camcorder’s microphone connector supplies phantom power (+48 VDC).
– Ensure that the input sensitivity is correctly selected in the camcorder menu to match the
type of microphone you are using. Active microphones have a typical sensitivity of +20dB.
6. To avoid mechanical pick-up, do not let the microphone cable touch the holder.
7. Place the microphone cable into the top clip at the front of the camcorder to guide the
cable.
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2.4 Attaching a battery
For more details on using your specific battery, refer to the battery manufacturer’s
documentation.
To attach a battery to the battery plate proceed as follows:
1. Insert the studs of the battery into the corresponding keyhole slots located at the back
of the plate.
2. Slide the battery sideways (to the right, as shown below) until it clicks into place.
3. To remove the battery, press down the locking lever and unclip the battery by sliding it
to the left.
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Note
Note
☞
☞
Different plates are optionally available for different battery types.
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2.5 Adjusting the shoulder pad
1. Press and hold lever to change the position of the shoulder pad.
– The shoulder pad can now be moved backwards and forwards along the axis of the
camcorder.
2. Adjust the shoulder pad when all attachments and accessories are mounted to obtain the
best balance when used on your shoulder.
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2.6 Attaching a carrying strap
Attach the shoulder strap so that the deeper curve of the strap is next to your neck when
you are carrying the camcorder.
1. Connect the shoulder strap to the studs on either side of the carrying handle.
2. Close the clips and ensure they are locked.
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