Sony 570WSPL, 370PL, 370PK1, 370PK2 User Manual

3-206-359-12(1)

Digital Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Note

The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the DSR-370/570WS series of digital camcorders (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions). For more details, see page 14 “Using the CD-ROM Manual.”

DSR-370L/370PL DSR-370K1/370PK1 DSR-370K2/370PK2 DSR-570WSL/570WSPL

 2001 Sony Corporation

Owner’s Record

VAROITUS

The model and serial numbers are located on the top. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti

asennettu.

Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan

suosittelemaan tyyppiin.

Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden

mukaisesti.

For customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig

håndtering.

Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri

af samme fabrikat og type.

Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.

ADVARSEL

Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare.

Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som

anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.

Brukt batteri returneres

apparatleverandøren.

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.

Använd samma batterityp eller en likvärdig typ

som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.

Kassera använt batteri enligt gällande

föreskrifter.

For the customers in Europe (DSR-370PL/370PKI/ 370PK2/570WSPL only)

This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards:

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity) This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment(s): E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).

Note about laser beams

Laser beams can damage the CCDs of this camcorder. In environments where laser beams are used, be careful to prevent the laser beams from striking the surfaces of the CCDs.

Chapter 1

Overview

Product Configurations ....................................................9

Features ........................................................................... 10

Features of the DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP Camera

Section .......................................................................... 10

Features of the DSR-570WS/570WSP Camera Section ... 12

Features of VCR Section ................................................... 12

Other Features ................................................................... 13

Using the CD-ROM Manual............................................. 14

CD-ROM System Requirements ....................................... 14

Preparations ....................................................................... 14

To Read the CD-ROM Manual.......................................... 14

Location and Function of Parts ..................................... 15

Front View ......................................................................... 15

Right Side View ................................................................. 16

Left and Upper View ......................................................... 26

Rear and Bottom................................................................ 28

VCL-716BX Zoom Lens (for DSR-370K2/370PK2) ....... 30

Chapter 2

Fitting and Connections

VCL-719BX Zoom Lens (for DSR-370K1/370PK1) ....... 32

DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder............................................. 35

Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery ............... 37

Fitting the Lens ............................................................... 39

Using Accessories .......................................................... 41

Using the Viewfinder ......................................................... 41

Fitting the 5-inch Electronic Viewfinder ........................... 42

Fitting to a Tripod.............................................................. 42

Using an Optional Microphone ......................................... 43

Using a Video Light........................................................... 44

Fitting the Shoulder Strap ................................................. 45

Connecting to Audio System ............................................. 46

Connecting a CA-370 Intercom Adaptor .......................... 48

Using the Optional LC-DS500 Carrying Case .................. 49

Using the Optional LC-DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case ... 49

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Chapter 2

Fitting and Connections

(Continued)

Chapter 3

Shooting

Connections .................................................................... 50

Connecting a Number of Camcorders ............................... 50

Connecting an External VCR ............................................ 51

Connecting an i.LINK Digital Cassette Recorder ............. 51

Connecting a Camera Control Unit ................................... 52

Power Supply ................................................................... 53

Using a BP-L40/L40A/L60/L60A/L90/L90A/M50/M100

Battery Pack ................................................................. 53

Using an AC Adaptor ........................................................ 55

Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System ........... 55

Basic Procedure for Shooting........................................ 57

Using DynaLatitude Function ........................................... 58

Recording ........................................................................ 59

Usable Cassettes ................................................................ 59

Recording on the Internal VCR......................................... 60

Recording External Video Signals..................................... 64

Recording on an External VCR Using the VTR/CCU

Connector (26-pin) or DV OUT Connector ................. 64

Back Space Editing ......................................................... 67

Starting Back Space Editing at Any Tape Position ........... 67

Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space

Editing .......................................................................... 68

Using the Freeze Mix Function ......................................... 69

Playback — Checking Recorded Contents ................... 70

Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately After

Shooting — Recording Review.................................... 70

Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder........... 70

Viewing Color Playback.................................................... 70

Setting Time Values .........................................................71

Setting the User Bit Value ................................................. 72

Setting the Time Code Value ............................................. 73

Synchronization With External Time Code Signals

— Gen-Lock ................................................................ 75

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ClipLink Shooting ........................................................... 77

Setting Editing Points While Shooting.............................. 79

Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode ........................... 81

Chapter 4

Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus

Viewfinder Screen Indications ....................................... 85

Changing the Viewfinder Display ..................................... 85

Viewfinder Normal Indications....................................... 87

Status Indications .............................................................. 90

Viewfinder Basic Menu ...................................................92

Basic Menu Operations ..................................................... 92

Contents and Settings of Each Menu Page........................ 92

Viewfinder Advanced Menu ............................................ 98

Advanced Menu Operations .............................................. 98

Contents and Settings of Each Menu Page...................... 100

Video Output and Viewfinder Picture (DSR-570WS/

570WSP only) ............................................................ 107

Setup Files .....................................................................108

Calling up a Setup File .................................................... 108

Changing File Settings .................................................... 110

Saving File Settings......................................................... 110

Using SetupNavi and SetupLog................................... 113

Chapter 5

Adjustments and Settings

Setting Up the Camera Using Data Recorded on Tape ... 113

Recording the Menu Settings Onto a Tape ...................... 114

Viewing SetupLog Data .................................................. 115

Setting on the VCR Section — VCR Menu................... 117

VCR Menu Operation .................................................... 118

Basic Operation ............................................................... 118

Menu 101 Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar ... 119 Menu 201 Checking the Total Operating (Power-On)

Hours .......................................................................... 119

Menu 204 Selecting Frame Mode (DF/NDF) for Time

Code (for DSR-370/570WS only).............................. 119

Menu 206 Selecting Battery Capacity Indication .......... 120

Menu 207 Setting Standby-On Period ........................... 120

Menu 210 Using Auto-Check Function .......................... 121

Menu 211 Selecting ClipLink Function ......................... 123

Menu 212 Selecting Audio Recording Mode................. 123

(Continued)

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Chapter 5

Adjustments and Settings (Continued)

Menu 213 Selecting Audio Reference Level.................. 124

Menu 214 Setting Fade-In/Fade-Out for the Audio

Recording Start and Stop Points ................................ 124

Menu 220 Using Setup Add

(for DSR-370/570WS only) ....................................... 125

Menu 221 Using Setup Remove

(for DSR-370/570WS only) ....................................... 125

White Balance Adjustment ........................................... 126

Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value in

Memory ...................................................................... 126

Using the Preset White Balance Settings ........................ 127

Light Sources and Color Temperature............................. 128

Using the ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)

Function ..................................................................... 128

Black Balance Adjustment ...........................................129

Shutter Settings ............................................................ 130

Viewfinder Screen Adjustments .................................. 132

Adjusting the Lens ........................................................ 133

Appendix

Flange Focal Length Adjustment .................................... 133

Iris Adjustments............................................................... 134

Adjusting the Iris Sensitivity ........................................... 135

Macrophotography .......................................................... 135

Settings for Special Cases ...........................................137

Skin Detail Correction..................................................... 138

Adjusting Color in the Specified Area ............................ 138

Important Notes on Operation ..................................... 139

Characteristics of CCD Sensors ...................................... 140

Cleaning the Video Heads ............................................ 141

Warning System ............................................................142

Condensation ................................................................... 143

Troubleshooting ............................................................144

Specifications ................................................................ 146

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Related Products.............................................................. 149

Appendix

(Continued)

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories ...... 151

What Is ClipLink? ..........................................................152

How ClipLink Changes Video Production Techniques ... 152

ClipLink Operation Flow ............................................... 153

Example System Configuration ...................................... 153

Data Generated When Shooting ...................................... 154

Glossary ......................................................................... 157

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Overview

Product Configurations

Chapter1

The eight models, DSR-370L/370PL, DSR-370K1/ 370PK1/, DSR-370K2/370PK2/ and DSR-570WSL/ 570WSPL, comprise both NTSC and PAL versions and the components as shown in the figure below.

DSR-370K1/370PK1/370K2/370PK2

DSR-370L/370PL/570WSL/570WSPL

Microphone

DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder

Switch guard

Shoulder strap

The operation of the basic camcorder is the same in all cases.

VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor

VCL-716BX Zoom Lens (for DSR-370K2/370PK2)

Test chart for flange focal length adjustment

• Lens mount cap

• Binding tie

• Operating instructions

DSR-370/370P/570WS/ 570WSP Camcorder

a) Part No. A-8279-329-A (for DSR-370/570WS)

Part No. A-8326-150-A (for DSR-370P/570WSP) b) The switch guard can be removed. (See page 15.) c) Use an optional zoom lens with the DSR-570WS/570WSP.

VCL-719BX Zoom Lens (for DSR-370K1/370PK1)

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Features

The DSR-370/370P is a 4:3 standard screen type digital camcorder. The DSR-570WS/570WSP is a 16:9 wide screen type (4:3/16:9 switchable) digital camcorder.

The performance of the Camcorder CCDs is as

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follows.

DSR-370/370P

/2-inch IT type Power HAD CCD

The DSR-370/370P uses 1/2-inch IT type Power HAD CCDs which excel in reduction of smear, sensitivity and picture quality.

• Smear: –110 dB

• Sensitivity: F11.0 (at 3200 K, 2000 lux)

• S/N: 62 dB

DSR-570WS/570WSP

/3-inch IT type Power HAD CCD

The DSR-570WS/570WSP uses 2/3-inch IT type Power HAD CCDs with 520,000 pixels which excel in picture quality and sensitivity.

• Smear: –120 dB

• Sensitivity: F11.0 (at 3200 K, 2000 lux)

• S/N: 63 dB

Features of the DSR-370/370P/ 570WS/570WSP Camera Section

Following are common features of the DSR-370/370P and DSR-570WS/570WSP camera section.

For more information about the DSR-570WS/570WSP, see “Features of the DSR-570WS/570WSP Camera Section” on page 12.

DCC+ (dynamic contrast control plus)

Prevents white breakup when shooting a high intensity subject, and also prevents color faults in high intensity subject.

Black stretch and compress

Enables control of luminance signal levels in black areas without changing the hue.

Variety of detail corrections

• Skin detail function: this function gives a slightly softer appearance to the subject’s face. The target skin color can be automatically set.

• Black halo correction

• Red/green vertical detail correction: this function

performs vertical detail compensation for both red and green signals.

• Horizontal detail frequency control

New Functions boost operability

EZ (easy) mode function

When there isn’t time to check the camcorder settings, simply press the EZ mode button to start the auto adjustment function using standard settings. There is no need to lose a shot for lack of setup time.

EZ (easy) focus

Press the EZ focus button before shooting to ensure a quick and accurate focus.

Dual pixel readout (DPR

When the gain is set to either 18 dB or 24 dB, the gain setting can be doubled (6 dB up) without increasing the noise level.

)

Sophisticated image processing

TruEye™ processing makes the following performance features possible. This digital signal processing has brought reproduction of natural colors to the level achieved by the human eye.

DynaLatitude™

Enables detailed adjustment of contrast control in each pixel in accordance with a histogram of luminance signal levels (see page 58).

..........................................................................................................................................................................................................

1) DPR = Dual Pixel Readout

Programmable gain

The amount of gain relative to the GAIN switch setting (H, M, or L) can be programmed as –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 18 dB+DPR, 24 dB, 24 dB+DPR and hyper gain.

Hyper gain

Hyper gain (36 dB , or about 60 times greater than 0 dB (about 120 times greater for DSR-570WS/570WSP only)) can be easily set via one switch setting. This can also be done from remote equipment.

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Auto tracing white balance (ATW)

This function automatically traces the white balance, which constantly changes as lighting conditions change. Auto tracing white balance is especially useful when there is no time to manually adjust the white balance or when shooting moves between indoor and outdoor locations.

Total level control system (TLCS)

Even if the incoming light exceeds the range in which the standard auto iris can control exposure, the auto gain control (AGC) or auto exposure (AE) backs up to ensure proper exposure.

Recording time (REC TIME) display

Recording time can be displayed in either of the following modes.

• Total recording time for all cuts (TTL

• Total recording time for current cut (DUR

)

Viewfinder super detail

Video signals for the viewfinder are mixed with DTL signals to make focusing easier.

Dual zebra pattern display

Two types of zebra patterns, zebra 1 and zebra 2 can be displayed simultaneously or independently. The zebra 1 can be set to the levels ranging from 70 to 90 IRE on the DSR-370/570WS (or from 70 to 90% on the DSR-370/570WSP) and the zebra 2 indicates the levels of 100 IRE or more for the DSR-370/570WS (or the levels of 100% or more for the DSR-370/ 570WSP).

Color temperature display

When reading the white balance, the color temperature is displayed on the viewfinder screen.

Switching the color temperatures for the preset white balance

You can select the preset white balance at 3200 K or 5600 K by setting the FILTER control. The preset white balance can be switched to other value when the menu setting is changed (see page 93).

1-kHz reference signal output

Along with a color bar, a 1-kHz reference signal can also be output.

Freeze mix function

The freeze mix function superimposes any previously recorded still picture on the viewfinder screen to facilitate framing the subject when reshooting the scene.

Edit Search Function

Pressing the EDIT SEARCH buttons allows the tape to play back in search mode. Set either of two playback speeds.

SetupLog

function

Settings at shooting are recorded onto the tape in real time. This recorded data can then be used to reproduce the same shooting conditions in subsequent shots. It also makes it easier to identify the cause of problems in previous shots.

Video light control

A video light connector and control switch are equipped. You can turn the light on and off automatically as you start and stop the VCR operation.

High-performance viewfinder (DXF-801/ 801CE)

• High resolution (600 TV lines of horizontal resolution)

• DISPLAY switch that can turn the character display on and off

• Light that can light the lens control elements

• Large-diameter eye cup for easier viewing and

focusing

• PEAKING potentiometer for vertical and horizontal detail control

• Two indicators can be used as TALLY indicators

• Tough die-cast aluminum body

• Automatic aspect ratio switching between 16:9 and

4:3 (DSR-570WS/570WSP only)

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Video monitor output with text

The video signal with text superimposed that is shown in the viewfinder can also be output to an external video monitor.

1) TTL = Total 2) DUR = Duration

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Features

Features of the DSR-570WS/ 570WSP Camera Section

Following are features of the DSR-570WS/570WSP,

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considered only as a 16:9 wide screen type camcorder. For features which are common with the DSR-370/ 370P 4:3 standard screen type camcorder, see “Features of the DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP Camera Section” on the previous page.

Switchable between aspect ratios 16:9 and 4:3

Menu operations allows instantaneous switching between 16:9 (wide screen) and 4:3 (standard screen) aspect ratios. In 4:3 mode, 16:9 video signals produced by wide aspect CCDs are digitally processed to extract the section corresponding to a 4:3 screen (see page

105).

Addition of aspect ID signal

By menu settings, a wide-aspect ID signal added to video signals

Automatic switching of viewfinder aspect ratio

When the supplied DXF-801/801CE viewfinder is used, the scan size of the viewfinder screen switches automatically to match the current aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (see page 105).

in 16:9 mode (see page 105).

can be

DVCAM cassettes

• This camcorder can use both standard-size and minisize DVCAM cassettes. According to cassette size, the camcorder automatically corrects reel position.

• The maximum recording/playback times are 184 minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for mini cassettes.

• DVCAM cassettes include a cassette memory. Information about the editing points (ClipLink™ log data) that is specified while shooting is recorded into this cassette memory.

Able to record the external video signals

Fitting the optional DSBK-501/501P Analog Composite Input Board enables the camcorder to record external analog video signals. (See pages 27, 64

and 93.)

ClipLink™ function

The ClipLink function links all stages from shooting to editing. Once editing points have been set with this function during shooting, they can be used to boost the efficiency of editing work.

Features of VCR Section

Creation of clips

Using the ClipLink function, the camcorder operator

Features of the VCR section are common to the DSR370/370P and DSR-570WS/570WSP. The camcorder uses the DVCAM recording format. The internal signal processing is digitalized to provide more stable output signals and higher reliability.

can create clips to be used during editing. The images captured at the Mark IN points are recorded in a compressed format onto the tape as

“Index Pictures”

. In addition, editing point-related data (scene number, time code for Mark IN/OUT points, etc.) is recorded in the cassette memory.

Compatible with consumer DV

ClipLink mode

To use the ClipLink function, select the menu setting

A DV cassette recorded on a DV-format VCR can be played back on the camcorder. (Cassettes recorded in LP mode cannot be played back.)

1) ID signals complying with EIAJ CPR-1204 (DSR-370/ 570WS) or complying with ETS WSS (DSR-370P/ 570WSP).

2) Video signals refer to the following:

• Video signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector

and MONITOR OUT connector.

to set the camcorder into ClipLink mode. There is also a ClipLink continue function that enables clips to be continued even after a break in recording.

• The Y component of Y/C separate signals and the Y component of component signals output from the VTR/ CCU connector.

3) It is necessary to fit the optional DSBK-301A Index Picture Board.

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PCM digital audio

Equipped with DV OUT connector

Recording/playback can be set to audio lock mode. You are able to select between two-channel recording (with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz) mode or fourchannel recording (with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz) mode (CH-1 and CH-2 only).

Equipped with audio output connectors

During recording or playback, audio output can be monitored via a built-in speaker, a connected earphone or via (two-channel) audio output connectors.

Color playback

Connect an external video monitor for color playback (playback adaptor not required). This camcorder is equipped with two video monitor connectors: one for composite video output and the other for S-video output.

The DV OUT connector is i.LINK

compatible. You can connect Sony equipment with DV input connectors. You can control cut editing, dubbing, recording, and recording pause if you connect the DSR-70A/70AP Digital Videocassette Recorder (with the DSBK-140 i.LINK/DV Input/Output Board fitted) to the DV OUT connector on the camcorder, using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). (See pages 29, 51, and

64.)

Other Features

Can be combined with portable VCR and CCU

You can connect Betacam VCRs, commercial S-VHS VCRs, and the CCU-M5A/M5AP to the 26-pin VTR/ CCU connection on the front panel.

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VCR data display

This camcorder is able to display the following data on the viewfinder screen.

• Time values (counter, time code, or user bit values)

• Audio recording levels

• Remaining tape time

• Operation mode of the VCR section

• Remaining battery capacity

• ClipLink information

1) is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.

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Location and Function of Parts

Using the CD-ROM Manual

The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the DSR-370/570WS series of digital camcorders and players (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish versions).

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CD-ROM System Requirements

The following are required to access the supplied CDROM disc.

• Computer: PC with MMX Pentium 166 MHz or

faster CPU, or Macintosh computer with PowerPC CPU.

- Installed memory: 32 MB or more

- CD-ROM drive: × 8 or faster

• Monitor: Monitor supporting resolution of 800 × 600

or higher

When these requirements are not met, access to the CD-ROM disc may be slow, or not possible at all.

Preparations

To Read the CD-ROM Manual

To read the operation manual contained in the CDROM disc, do the following.

1 Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive.

A cover page appears automatically in your browser. If it does not appear automatically in the browser, double click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM disc.

2 Select and click the operation manual that you

want to read.

A PDF file of the operation manual opens.

Note

If you lose the CD-ROM disc or become unable to read its content, for example because of a hardware failure, contact a Sony service representative.

The following software must be installed on your computer in order to use the operation manuals contained in the CD-ROM disc.

• Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 4.0 or higher, or

Netscape Navigator Version 4.0 or higher

• Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4.0 or higher

Notes

• If Microsoft Internet Explorer is not installed, it may

be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.microsoft.com/ie

• If Netscape Navigator is not installed, it may be

downloaded from the following URL: http://home.netscape.com/

• If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed, it may be

downloaded from the following URL: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/ readstep.html

• MMX and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel

Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

• PowerPC is a registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,

Inc.

• Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Netscape Navigator is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

• Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

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Location and Function of Parts

Front View

0 Switch guard

How to remove the switch guard

1. Detach the two screws (M3).

2. Remove the switch guard, and replace the screws detached in step 1.

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1 MIC IN +48 V connector

2 VF connector

3 FILTER control

4 Lens mount

5 SHUTTER switch

6 TAKE button

7 AUDIO LEVEL knob

8 WHT/BLK switch

9 VTR button

1 MIC (microphone) IN +48 V connector (XLR 3-

pin, female)

Connect the supplied microphone or an optional

microphone (operable with a 48 V supply).

2 VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)

This is the connector for the DXF-801/801CE

viewfinder.

3 FILTER control

Select the color temperature conversion filter

appropriate to the lighting conditions. (See page 58.)

4 Lens mount

Attach the zoom lens here.

5 SHUTTER switch

Use this switch to set the shutter speed, CLS (clear scan), or EVS setting (see page 130). Usually, set this switch to OFF.

6 TAKE button

Press this button to specify an editing point (Mark IN/ OUT or Cue point) at the current tape position during shooting. (See page 79.)

7 AUDIO LEVEL knob

You can use this knob to manually adjust the channel 1 audio recording level.

8 WHT/BLK (white/black) switch

This switch is used for automatic adjustment of the white balance and black balance. (See pages 126 to

129.)

9 VTR button

Press this button to start and stop recording on the VCR.

0 Switch guard

Prevents mis-operation of the EZ MODE button (4 on page 17), A.IRIS MODE switch (6 on page 17),

and ATW button (qf on page 17). When using these buttons and switch, open the guard.

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Location and Function of Parts

Right Side View

Front section

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1 EZ FOCUS button

2 EDIT SEARCH buttons

3 LIGHT switch

4 EZ MODE button and indicator

5 ZEBRA button and indicator

6 A.IRIS MODE switch and indicator

1 EZ FOCUS button

Press this button to turn the “easy focus” function on. This opens the iris, to make it easier to focus before shooting. The indication “EZ FOCUS” appears in the viewfinder while the function is on; to turn it off, press the EZ FOCUS button again. If left on, the function automatically turns off after about ten seconds.

Note

If the “easy focus” function is still on when you press the VTR button, it turns off automatically and recording starts about one second later.

7 MENU switch

8 W.BAL switch

9 MENU dial

0 POWER switch

qa OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch

qs NG button

qd GAIN switch

qf ATW button and indicator

2 EDIT SEARCH buttons

You can see the search playback while pressing either of these buttons at recording pause mode to quickly find the next recording start point. Two playback speeds are available. Press either of the buttons to the inner position to increase the speed.

3 LIGHT (video light) switch

Controls the video light connected as follows.

AUTO: turns on the video light during recording if

the power switch on the light is set to on.

MAN (manual): allows the power switch on the

video light to turn the light on and off.

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4 EZ (“easy”) MODE button and indicator

Press this button (EZ mode on) when you want to shoot immediately, with automatic adjustment of the camcorder settings to standard values. (See page 104 for EZ mode setting.) When this function is used, the iris and the white balance are adjusted automatically. (The total level control system functions.) Press this button again to return the camcorder to the previous settings (EZ mode off).

Note

EZ mode does not function in the following cases.

• When the RM-M7G Remote Control Unit is

connected

• When the CCU-M5A/M5AP Camera Control Unit is

connected

• When external analog signals are being input.

5 ZEBRA button and indicator

Depress this button to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the viewfinder.

Depending on the zebra setting in advanced menu page 4 (see page 102), the zebra 1 for video levels between 70 to 90 IRE (or 70 to 90%) and the zebra 2 for video levels 100 IRE or more (or 100% or more) can be displayed independently or simultaneously.

9 MENU dial

Use this dial to change menu pages or settings.

0 POWER switch

Powers the camcorder on or off.

qa OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ (DynaLatitude/dynamic contrast control plus) switch

Use this switch to select the DCC+ function, the DynaLatitude function, or color bar output. Select the CAM/DCC+ position in most cases.

CAM/DCC+: This activates the DCC+ function.

This prevents color faults when shooting highintensity subjects.

CAM/DL: This setting uses the DynaLatitude

function, which finely adjusts the contrast of each pixel according to a histogram of luminance signal levels. Access advanced menu page 2 to set the DynaLatitude function ON or OFF. The DynaLatitude effect can be set to any of three levels, Low, STD (standard), and High with basic menu page 2.

BARS: This setting displays color bars.

For details of menu operation, see Chapter 4 “Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus” (See page 85).

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6 A.IRIS (auto iris) MODE switch and indicator

When you use the auto iris function (by setting the iris selector on the lens to A), set this switch to suit the shooting conditions. Selecting BACK L gives more light to back-lit subjects, and selecting SPOT L adjusts for high contrast in spot-lit subjects. For normal shooting, set this switch to STD.

7 MENU switch

When you press this switch to the ON position, the basic menu is displayed. Keep pressing it to the ON position to cycle through the various menu displays. When you press the switch to the STATUS position, the camcorder’s status (of current settings) is displayed.

8 W. BAL (white balance) switch

This selects the white balance setting from the preset value, the value in memory A or the value in memory B. (See page 126.) You can select the preset white balance at 3200 K or 5600 K using the FILTER control (3 on page 15). You can change the preset color temperature on basic menu page 2. (See page

93.)

qs NG button

When using the ClipLink function during shooting, you can designate a particular scene as “NG” (No Good) by pressing this button before shooting the next scene. Press the button again to cancel the NG setting.

qd GAIN switch

This selects one of the three gain settings, high, medium or low. You can choose the gain values assigned to the H, M and L settings from values from

–3 dB to 24 dB + DPR and hyper gain. (See page

100.) The factory default selections are 18 dB (H), 9

dB (M) and 0 dB (L).

Note

When the HYPER GAIN switch (7 on page 25) is in the ON position, the GAIN switch has no effect.

qf ATW (auto tracing white balance) button and indicator

Press this button, turning the indicator on, when you to automatically adjust the white balance to follow changes in the lighting conditions. (See page 128.)

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Rear section

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EJECT

STOP

1 EJECT button

F FWD

PLAYREW

2 Tape transport buttons and indicators

3 EARPHONE connector

4 WARNING indicator

5 LIGHT switch

6 DISPLAY switch

7 AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knobs

8 Display window

9 RESET/(MENU SET) button

0 Speaker

qa ALARM knob

qs MONITOR knob

1 EJECT Z button

Press to open the cassette holder (1 on page 27) when the camcorder is powered.

2 Tape transport buttons and indicators

These buttons transport the tape as shown below.

Note

During recording, none of these buttons operates.

Buttons

REW m

F FWD M Fast forwards the tape. The indicator lights

PLAY N Plays back the recorded video. The indicator

STOP x

Operation

Rewinds the tape. The indicator lights while the tape is being rewound.

Press while the tape is being rewound or during playback to view reverse search playback.

while the tape is being fast forwarded. Press while the tape is being fast forwarded

or during playback to view forward search playback.

lights during playback.

Stops the tape.

3 EARPHONE connector (mini-jack)

Connect an earphone or headphones. This outputs the same sound that would be output to the speaker (0 on page 21), but mutes the speaker.

4 WARNING indicator

This lights or blinks when an abnormality occurs.

For details, see “Warning System” on page 142.

5 LIGHT switch

This switches the display window (8 on page 19) light on or off.

6 DISPLAY switch

Switches time value indication shown in the display window (8 on page 19).

COUNTER: Shows the tape transport time in

HH:MM:SS (hours, minutes and seconds).

TC: Shows the time code value. U-BIT: Shows the user bit data in the time code.

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7 AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio recording level adjustments for channels 1 and 2) knobs

When the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches (4 on page 23) are set to MAN, these knobs adjust the audio levels being recorded on channels 1 and 2.

A Playback indication

B DATE indication

C Non-drop frame indication (DSR-370/570WS only)

PB DATE NDF EXT-LK HOLD

S Time value

indication

R Clip remaining

indication

Q Tape remaining

indication

P Battery capacity

indication

O Service indication

a) When the optional DSBK-301A is fitted

H MIN SEC FRM

CLIP TAPE BATT

DIAG

RF SERVO HUMID SLACK

The audio levels are indicated in the display window 8. For details, see “8 Display window”.

8 Display window

Shows the following items. Use the LIGHT switch (5 on page 18) to light up the display window.

D External synchronization lock indication

E Hold indication

F Audio level indicators

OVER OVER

-12

N Warning indications

CONT

DVCAM

M Audio mode indications

-20

-30

-40

∞

8 32k

8 48k

G ClipLink log data indication

H ClipLink continue

indication

I IP indication

CONT

DVCAM

J Lithium backup

K DVCAM indication

L Cassette memory indication

battery warning

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Indications in the display window

Indication

Description

A Playback indication Appears during playback, fast forward or rewind with the time data display showing a

time code or user bit value.

B DATE indication Appears when the date or time is displayed in the time value indication area S.

C Non drop-frame indication (DSR-

Appears when non-drop frame mode is selected.

370/570WS only)

D External synchronization indication

Appears when the internal time code generator is locked to an external signal input to the TC IN connector (3 on page 28).

E Hold indication Appears when the internal time code generator is stopped. F Audio level indicators These show the audio recording or playback levels of channel 1 and channel 2.

G ClipLink log data indication

H ClipLink continue indication

Appears when using a cassette with cassette memory containing ClipLink log data.

Appears when back space editing using ClipLink function is possible.

I IP (Index Picture) indication Appears when the ClipLink function is set to on in the VCR menu and Index Picture

recording is allowed. (The optional DSBK-301A is required.)

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Location and Function of Parts

Indication Description

J Lithium backup

battery warning

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K DVCAM

indication

L Cassette

memory indication

M Audio mode

indications

N Warning

indications

Appears when the voltage of the internal lithium backup battery (CR2032) is low. If this indication appears, replace the lithium backup battery immediately.

For further information about replacing lithium battery, see “Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery” (page 37).

Disappears when the cassette being played back is not for DVCAM format.

Appears when using a cassette with cassette memory.

These show audio recording/playback mode.

Fs32k: 4-channel mode (32kHz sampling frequency)

Fs48k: 2-channel mode (48kHz sampling frequency)

For further information about selecting audio recording mode, see “Selecting Audio Recording Mode Menu 212” (page 123).

Include the following.

RF: Appears when the video heads are clogged, or when there is a fault in the

recording system.

SERVO: Appears when the servo lock is not functioning.

HUMID: Appears when there is condensation on the drum.

SLACK: Appears when there is a tape winding fault.

Indications in the display window (continued)

O Service

indication

P Battery

capacity indication

For measures against warning indications, see “Warning System” (page 142).

Appears during maintenance or VCR menu operations during normal operation.

This indicates the battery capacity and voltage as shown below. Change menu setting for the battery you are using.

(page 117)

. It does not appear

For menu settings, see “Selecting Battery Capacity Indication Menu 206” (page 120).

Battery voltage

Indication

BATT E[xxxxxx]F 15.0 V or more 12.5 V or more 14.0 V or more

BATT E[xxxxx ]F 14.0 to 15.0 V 12.0 to 12.5 V 13.65 V to 14.0 V

BATT E[xxxxp]F 13.0 to 14.0 V 11.75 to 12.0 V 13.40 V to 13.65 V

BATT E[xxx p]F 12.0 to 13.0 V 11.5 to 11.75 V 12.90 V to 13.40 V

BATT E[xxpp]F 11.3 to 12.0 V 11.3 to 11.5 V 12.40 V to 12.90 V

BATT E[xxpp]F (blinking)

BATT E[x pp]F (blinking) 11.0 to 11.25 V 11.0 to 11.25 V 11.00 V to 12.25 V

BATT E[ppp]F (blinking) 11.0 V or less 11.0 V or less 11.0 V or less

1) Replace the battery pack when this indication appears.

BP-L40/L40A/ NP-1B/BP-90A L60/L60A/L90/L90A

11.25 to 11.3 V 11.25 to 11.3 V 12.25 V to 12.40 V

BP-M50/M100

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Indications in the display window (continued)

Indication Description

Q Tape remaining indication During recording or pause mode, this indication shows the remaining tape time as

R Clip remaining indication

shown below. It is not displayed when no cassette is loaded.

Indication Tape time remaining

TAPExxxxxxx 30 minutes or more

TAPExxxxxx 25 to 30 minutes

TAPExxxxx 20 to 25 minutes

TAPExxxx 15 to 20 minutes

TAPExxx 10 to 15 minutes

TAPExx 5 to 10 minutes

TAPEx 2 to 5 minutes

TAPEx (blinking) 0 to 2 minutes

TAPE (blinking) End of tape

This shows how many clip shots or Cue points can be recorded

Indication Clip shots Cue point

CLIPxxxxxx 51 or more 101 points or more

CLIPxxxxx 41 to 50 81 to 100 points

CLIPxxxx 31 to 40 61 to 80 points

CLIPxxx 21 to 30 41 to 60 points

CLIPxx 11 to 20 21 to 40 points

CLIPx 1 to 10 1 to 20 points

CLIPx (blinking)

CLIP Cannot record

CLIP (blinking)

1 to 3 1 to 6 points

Cannot record

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1) The optional DSBK-301A is required for Index Picture recording.

2) When back space editing using ClipLink function is possible (when CONT is displayed)

S Time value indication Depending on the DISPLAY switch (6 on page 18) setting, this shows a counter

9 RESET/(MENU SET) (counter reset/VCR

value, time code value or user bit value. Press the MENU button (1 on page 22) to display the VCR menu.

Also, this button is used to change menu settings.

menu) button

Resets the time value shown in the display window. This button operates differently depending on settings

For details on the VCR menu, see “Setting on the VCR Section VCR Menu” (page 117).

of the DISPLAY switch (6 on page 18) and the TC mode switch 1 (9 on page 23) and 2 (8 on page 23).

0 Speaker

Outputs the recorded or playback audio. When a

Switch setting RESET button operation

DISPLAY: COUNTER Resets counter value to

0:00:00.

DISPLAY: TC TC mode switch 1: PRESET TC mode switch 2: SET

DISPLAY: U-BIT TC mode switch 1: PRESET TC mode switch 2: SET

Resets time code to 00:00:00:00.

Resets user bit 00 00 00 00.

warning indicator appears in the viewfinder or display window, the speaker sounds a warning tone. The speaker is muted (does not output a warning tone) when an earphone is connected to the EARPHONE connector (3 on page 18).

For details on the warning tone, see “Warning System” (page 142).

a)Bits of time code recorded on tape, in which users can

record necessary information.

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Location and Function of Parts

qa ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via the speaker (0 on page 21) or EARPHONE connector (3 on page 18). Turning this knob to the minimum setting mutes the alarm tone.

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Operation panel under the cover

Right side

qs MONITOR (monitor volume adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the sound other than the warning tone that is output via the speaker (0 on page

21) or EARPHONE connector (3 on page 18). Turning this knob to the minimum setting mutes the audio output.

1 MENU button

2 ADVANCE button

3 SHIFT button

ClipLink

ADVANCE SHIFT

PRESET

CH-1

REGEN

CH-2

DATE/TIME

REC TIME SKIN DTL EXT VTR

TTL

DUR

OFF

TTL RESET

OFF

HYPER

GAIN

SET

SETUP

FILE STD

COMPONENT.

OFF

PARALLEL

INT ONLY

EXT ONLY

FRONT MIC

LOW CUT

OFF

OUTPUT

VBS

Y/C

VTR

TRIGGER

MONITOR SELECT

MIX

EXT

CONTINUE

1 MENU button

Press this button to display the VCR menu in the display window.

For details about the VCR menu, see “Setting on the VCR Section —VCR Menu” (page 117).

2 ADVANCE button

When setting time code and user bit values, or at menu

AUDIO LEVEL

F-RUN

R-RUN

MONITOR OUT

CHARACTER

OFF

SET

LITHIUM BATT

VJ MIC

WIRELESS

AUTO

MAN

AUDIO SELECT

CH-1

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH-2

4 AUDIO SELECT

(CH-1/CH-2) switches

5 AUDIO IN (CH-1/

CH-2) switches

6 Lithium battery compartment

7 MONITOR OUT CHARACTER switch

8 TC mode switch 2

9 TC mode switch 1

0 ClipLink CONTINUE button

qa MONITOR SELECT switch

setting, press this button to increment the digit that has been selected with the SHIFT button (3 on page 23). In other case, keep pressing this button to show the clip remaining indication instead of time value. (Example: CLIP 045)

For time code and user bit settings, see page 71.

On how to use the ADVANCE button for menu settings, see “Setting on the VCR Section —VCR Menu” (page 117).

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3 SHIFT button

When setting time code and user bit values, or at menu setting, keep pressing this button to select a digit. The selected digit will start blinking.

In other case, keep pressing this button to show the date (when the DISPLAY switch (6 on page 17) is set to U-BIT) and time (when the DISPLAY switch is set to TC) instead of time value.

For time code and user bit settings, see page 71.

On how to use the SHIFT button for menu settings, see “Setting on the VCR Section —VCR Menu” (page 117).

8 TC (time code) mode switch 2

Sets the mode for advancing time code values when the TC mode switch 1 9 has been set to PRESET.

F-RUN: The time code advances continuously

whether or not the camcorder is recording. Use this setting to align the time code value with real time.

SET: Use this setting to set the time code or user bit

value.

R-RUN: The time code value advances only during

recording. Use this setting to have consecutive recordings on the tape.

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4 AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) (audio recording level adjustments manual/auto selection for channels 1 and 2) switches

These select the audio recording level adjustment method.

AUTO: Use the AGC (automatic gain control) circuit

to automatically adjust the audio level.

MAN: Enables users to manually adjust the AUDIO

LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knobs (7 on page 19) for each channel. Select AUTO if excess input levels are likely to occur.

5 AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) (audio input selection for channels 1 and 2) switches

These select the input signals to channels 1 and 2.

FRONT: Signals from the microphone connected to

the MIC IN +48 V connector.

VJ MIC: Signals from the remote control unit with

microphone connected to the REMOTE connector 2

WIRELESS: Signals from the WRR-855A

synthesized tuner connected to the WRR connector via the CA-WR855 Camera Adaptor.

REAR: Signals from a microphone or external

equipment connected to the AUDIO IN (CH-1/ CH-2) connectors.

6 Lithium battery compartment

Insert the supplied CR2032 Lithium Battery.

On how to fit the lithium battery, see page 37.

7 MONITOR OUT (monitor output) CHARACTER switch

Set ON to superimpose text information on the monitor output.

Note

Set this switch ON when using the freeze mix function.

Note for the DSR-370/570WS

There are two time code frame modes: drop-frame (DF) mode and non drop-frame (NDF) mode. This product is shipped with drop-frame mode selected.

For details on switching between drop-frame mode and non drop-frame mode, see “Selecting Frame Mode (DF/NDF) for Time Code (for DSR-370/570WS only) —Menu 204” (page 119).

For details on drop-frame mode and non drop-frame mode, see “Drop-frame mode (for DSR-370/570WS only)” on page

74.

9 TC (time code) mode switch 1

Selects between resetting the time code value or continuing from the time code value at the end of the previous recording.

PRESET: This starts recording time code values on

the tape from the currently set value.

REGEN: During back space editing, this reads the

tape’s current time code value and sets the time code to record starting from that value. The time code value is advanced in R-RUN mode regardless of the setting on TC mode switch 2 8.

DATE/TIME: This synchronizes the time code to

the real time clock set in the VCR menu (see page

119). In this case the time code of the DSR-370/ 570WS is recorded in DF (drop-frame mode).

Note

If the ClipLink function is set to on (meaning ClipLink shooting is allowed) in menu 211 and CONT is displayed in the display window, regardless of the setting of this switch, the time code generator automatically enters the REGEN mode at recording. (When not performing ClipLink shooting, set the ClipLink function to oFF (see page 123)).

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Location and Function of Parts

0 ClipLink CONTINUE button

When restarting ClipLink shooting, press this button to add the new clip at the end of the recorded clips.

Note

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When restart recording without pressing this button, the pre-recorded ClipLink log data and Index Pictures are deleted.

For details , see “ClipLink Shooting” (page 77).

Left side

REC TIME SKIN DTL EXT VTR

TTL

DUR

OFF

TTL RESET

HYPER

GAIN

OFF

qa MONITOR SELECT (audio monitor selection) switch

Selects audio output via the speaker (0 on page 21) or earphone.

CH-1: Channel 1 audio MIX: Mixed audio (channels 1 and 2) CH-2: Channel 2 audio EXT: The sound selected by an external VCR

connected to the VTR/CCU connector (0 on page 29)

1 REC TIME switch

2 SKIN DTL switch

3 EXT VTR OUTPUT switch

ClipLink

ADVANCE SHIFT

PRESET

CH-1

REGEN

CH-2

DATE/TIME

F-RUN

R-RUN

MONITOR OUT

CHARACTER

OFF

SET

LITHIUM BATT

VJ MIC

WIRELESS

AUDIO LEVEL

AUTO MAN

AUDIO SELECT

CH-1

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH-2

OUTPUT

COMPONENT.

VBS

OFF

Y/C

SET

PARALLEL

INT ONLY

EXT ONLY

SETUP

FRONT MIC

LOW CUT

FILE

STD

OFF

VTR

TRIGGER

MONITOR SELECT

MIX

EXT

CONTINUE

1 REC (recording) TIME switch

Selects the recording time indication in the viewfinder.

TTL (TOTAL): Displays the total recording time.

The total recording time is not reset even when you stop the VCR and power off the camcorder, for example, to replace the battery pack.

DUR (DURATION): Displays the recording time of

the current cut.

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4 VTR TRIGGER switch

5 FRONT MIC LOW CUT switch

6 SETUP switch

7 HYPER GAIN switch

8 SKIN DTL SET button

9 TTL RESET button

OFF: Switches off the recording time display.

If, however, in advanced menu 6 you set the time code display item (TC IND) to ON (see page

103), then the VCR time data (time code, counter, or user bit value) is displayed.

Note

The recording time displayed when this switch is set to TTL or DUR is obtained by counting the duration of the internal reference signal input to the camcorder.

The value may not agree exactly with the value derived from the time code values. Furthermore, the value displayed may not be correct when another manufacture’s VCR is connected to the camcorder.

2 SKIN DTL (skin detail) switch

Set this switch to ON to use the skin detail correction function.

7 HYPER GAIN switch

Setting this switch to ON increases the gain by a factor of about 60 with respect to 0 dB (a 30 dB increase by electronic amplification and a 6 dB increase for DPR, bringing about a total gain increase of 36 dB, or an increase 42 dB for the DSR-570WS/570WSP only). When this switch is in the ON position, the indication “HYPER” appears in the viewfinder, and the GAIN UP indicator in the viewfinder also lights. When finished shooting, return this switch to OFF position. The “HYPER” indication disappears and the GAIN UP indicator goes out.

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For details, see “Skin Detail Correction” (page 138).

3 EXT VTR OUTPUT switch

Depending on the external VCR connected to the VTR/CCU connector (0 on page 29), this switches the video signal output to the VCR.

COMPONENT, VBS: Component/composite video

signal

Y/C: S-video signal

Note

When a CCU (camera control unit) is connected, component video signals/composite video signals are output, regardless of the setting of this switch.

4 VTR TRIGGER switch

Sets the function of the VTR button on the camcorder or lens when a VCR is connected to the VTR/CCU connector (0 on page 29) or DV OUT connector (8 on page 29).

PARALLEL: Operates both internal and external

VCRs.

INT ONLY: Operates the internal VCR only.

External VCR operation is performed locally.

EXT ONLY: Operates the external VCR only. Set this switch to INT ONLY when you need to do cut editing or dubbing using the DV OUT connector.

Note

Increasing the gain with this switch reduces the horizontal resolution by approx. 50%.

8 SKIN DTL (skin detail ) SET button

Press this button with the SKIN DTL switch 2 to display the area detect cursor on viewfinder screen. Place the cursor on the target and press this button to perform skin detail correction.

For details, see “Skin Detail Correction” (page 138).

9 TTL (total) RESET button

Pressing this button resets the total recording time (TTL selection) to 0.

5 FRONT MIC LOW CUT switch

Set this switch to ON to insert a high-pass filter in the microphone circuit, reducing wind noise.

Normally leave the switch in the OFF position.

6 SETUP switch

This selects the setup method for this camcorder.

FILE: Set up using both a setup file and the setup

menu.

STD: Set up using the setup menu. The setup file is

no longer displayed.

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Left and Upper View

Front section

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1 Shoulder strap fitting

2 Attachment shoe for large viewfinder

3 Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole

4 Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

5 Viewfinder fitting shoe

6 REMOTE connector 1

7 Viewfinder front-to-back position locking knob

8 Fitting for optional microphone holder

9 Video light connector

1 Shoulder strap fitting

To use the supplied shoulder strap, fix one end here and the other end to the right side. (See page 45.)

2 Attachment shoe for large viewfinder

This allows you to attach the optional electronic viewfinder. (See page 42.)

3 Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole

Attach optional video lights or other accessories. (See page 44.)

4 Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of the viewfinder. (See page 41.)

5 Viewfinder fitting shoe

Fix the DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder.

0 LENS connector

qa VIDEO OUT connector

qs REMOTE connector 2

6 REMOTE connector 1 (mini-jack)

Connect the RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit to enable remote operation of the ClipLink function.

Note

The RM-81 cannot be connected.

If you connect the optional cable (Sony part number: 1-790-779-11) to this connector, you can control the zoom using the optional RM-VJ1 Remote Control Unit (equipped with microphone and monitor), even when using the conventional lens.

For details, consult your Sony dealer.

7 Viewfinder front-to-back position locking knob

Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of the viewfinder. (See page 41.)

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8 Fitting for optional microphone holder

You can fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder here. (See page 43.)

9 Video light connector

A video light with a maximum power consumption of 30 W such as the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent can be connected.

0 LENS connector (12-pin)

If you use a lens with cable, connect the lens cable.

qa VIDEO OUT connector (BNC)

This outputs the video signal captured by the camcorder.

Rear section

qs REMOTE connector 2 (10-pin)

Connect the optional RM-M7G Remote Control Unit to this connector. Set the CAMERA SELECT switch on the bottom of RM-M7G to 1.

Notes

• EZ mode cannot be used if the RM-M7G is connected to the camcorder.

•Be sure to turn off the power of the camcorder before connecting the RM-M7G.

•Be sure to turn off the power of the camcorder before disconnecting the equipment connected to this connector. Otherwise, the camcorder will not work properly.

• To control this unit from a CCU (camera control unit), connect the RM-M7G to the CCU.

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a) When the optional DSBK-501/501P is fitted

1 Cassette holder

Power the camcorder and press the EJECT button to open the lid. Insert the cassette and close the lid by pressing the indication “PUSH” .

2 GEN LOCK IN (gen lock video input)/VIDEO IN (video input) connector (BNC)

1 Cassette holder

2 GEN LOCK IN/VIDEO IN connector

3 TC IN connector

4 TC OUT connector

5 S VIDEO OUT connector

6 MONITOR OUT connector

7 AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors

GEN LOCK IN: When synchronizing the camcorder

to an external signal, input a reference video signal (VBS or BS). (See page 93.)

VIDEO IN: When the optional DSBK-501/501P

Analog Composite Input Board is fitted to the camcorder, you can input the analog video signals (VBS) to this connector.

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3 TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC)

Input an external signal for synchronizing the built-in

time code generator. Use an SMPTE (DSR-370/

570WS) or EBU (DSR-370P/570WSP) time code

signal.

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Note

Use a jitterless LTC signal. Using an LTC signal

reproduced by other equipment may cause the

camcorder to malfunction.

4 TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC)

This outputs time code signals from the built-in time

code generator. When a time code signal is input to

the TC IN connector, this output signal is synchronized

to it.

For details about time code, see “Setting the Time code

Value” on page 73.

5 S VIDEO OUT (S-video output) connector (DIN 4-pin)

This outputs the image being shot or played back as Svideo signals. Connect to the S-video input connector on an external VCR or video monitor.

6 MONITOR OUT (output) connector

Outputs the image being shot or played back as composite video signals. Connect to the video input connector on an external VCR or video monitor.

Note

The output signal from this connector may discontinue when switching the operation between recording and playback. Do not use as a reference signal for external equipment.

7 AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 (audio output channel 1 and 2) connectors (phono jacks)

These output the sound being recorded or played back. Connect to a stereo amplifier or video monitor’s audio input connectors.

Rear and Bottom

1 TALLY indicator

2 TALLY switch

3 Battery attachment

interface

4 DC IN connector

5 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2

connectors and input selection switches

6 WRR connector

7 Cable clamp

8 DV OUT connector

9 DC OUT connector

0 VTR/CCU connector

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qa BREAKER button

1 TALLY (back tally) indicator (red)

This indicator lights during recording. It will not light if the TALLY switch 2 is set to OFF. This indicator also blinks to indicate warnings in the same manner as the REC/TALLY indicator in the viewfinder.

2 TALLY switch

Set this switch to ON to activate the TALLY indicator 1 function.

See “Connecting to Audio System” (page 46) for more information about how to connect a UHF synthesizer tuner. See “Connecting a CA-370 Intercom Adaptor” (page 48) for more information about how to connect an intercom adaptor.

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7 Cable clamp

Fasten an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) to the clamp using the supplied binding tie so that the plug is not pulled out from the DV OUT connector 8.

For details, see “Warning System” on page 142.

3 Battery attachment interface

Attach a battery pack or an AC-DN1/DN2A AC Adaptor. When using the WRR-855A synthesized tuner (for wireless microphones), attach the CAWR855 Camera Adaptor here.

For information about fitting a battery pack or an AC adaptor, see “Power Supply” (page 53). For information about attaching a synthesized tuner, see “Connecting to Audio System” (page 46).

4 DC IN (DC power input) connector (XLR 4-pin, male)

To use the camcorder with an AC power supply connect an optional AC-550/550CE or CMA-8A/ 8ACE AC Adaptor.

5 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (audio input channel 1 and 2) connectors (XLR 3-pin, female) and input selection switches

Connect a microphone or other external audio equipment. Set the input selection switches as shown below according to the microphone or equipment.

MIC+48V ON (right position): For connecting to a

48-V microphone

Note

If this position is selected for a microphone other than 48-V microphone, the microphone may be damaged.

i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Binding tie

8 DV OUT connector (6-pin)

Connect to the DV input connector of an external VCR via an i.LINK cable.

Notes

• This connector will not work as an input connector.

• When external equipment, such as a VCR, is

connected to this connector, the ClipLink function and the function for audio fade-in/fade-out during recording do not work.

9 DC OUT (DC power output) connector (4-pin, female)

This connector supplies power for a WRR-810A/860A UHF Portable Tuner.

0 VTR/CCU connector (26-pin, male)

Connect an external VCR or CCU-M5A/M5AP or other camera control unit.

MIC (center position): For connecting any

microphone other than 48-V microphone

LINE (left position): For connecting an external

audio signal source such as a stereo amplifier.

6 WRR (synthesizer tuner/intercom adaptor) connector (7-pin)

Connect a CS-WR855 Camera Adaptor with attached WRR-855 UHF Synthesizer Tuner, or a CA-370 Intercom Adaptor for the CCU-M5A/M5AP.

Notes

• This connector always outputs the signals from the camera. It is impossible to output the playback video of the internal VCR.

• The image size on the viewfinder or on the screen of the RM-VJ1 does not switch automatically, even if the aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) of the return signal, input from an external VCR, is switched.

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Location and Function of Parts

• When this connector is used with a battery pack attached, operation may be interrupted due to exhaustion of the batteries. To prevent this, see “Avoiding breaks in operation due to dead

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batteries” (page 54).

• When a CCU is connected to this connector and a

battery pack is attached, power is supplied automatically from the battery pack. Always power off the camcorder before attaching or detaching a battery pack or switching the power.

VCL-716BX Zoom Lens (for DSR-370K2/370PK2)

When using a lens other than VCL-716BX or VCL-719BX, see page 40 and page 134 (“Designating the lens”).

1 Iris ring

2 Zoom ring

3 Focus ring

qa BREAKER (breaker reset) button

If an excessive current flows in the internal circuits, the internal circuit breaker shuts off the power supply. Push this button after eliminating the cause of the excessive current.

4 MACRO selector

Lens hood

9 RET button

5 F.f adjustment ring

and F.f fixing knob

6 MACRO ring

7 ZOOM selector

8 Zoom remote control

connector

qa Instant automatic iris

adjustment button

qs Iris selector

qd Motorized zoom lever

0 VTR button

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1 Iris ring For manual iris control, set the Iris selector qs to the

“M” position, and turn this ring.

2 Zoom ring

For direct manual zoom control, set the ZOOM selector 7 to the “MANU.” position, and turn this ring.

3 Focus ring

Turn this ring to focus the lens on the subject.

4 MACRO (close-up) selector

For close-up work, turn the MACRO ring 6 while holding this button down. (See page 135.)

9 RET (return) button

This allows you to check the video signal. When the internal VCR is in recording pause mode, press this button to review the last few seconds of the recording in the viewfinder (recording review). When an external VCR is connected, pressing this button

connects the E-E video signal

from the external VCR to the viewfinder while the internal VCR is recording or no tape is inserted in the internal VCR. When a CCU (camera control unit) is connected, you can view the return video from the CCU in the viewfinder.

For details, see “Playback — Checking Recorded Contents” (page 70).

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5 F.f (flange focal length) adjustment ring and F.f (flange focal length) fixing knob

F.f adjustment ring : To adjust the flange focal

length, loosen the F.f fixing knob, then turn the ring. (See page 133.)

F.f fixing knob: Fixes the F.f adjustment ring.

6 MACRO (close-up) ring

For close-up, turn this ring while holding the MACRO

selector down. (See page 135.)

7 ZOOM selector

This selects the mode of zoom operation.

SERVO: power zoom MANU. (manual): manual zoom

8 Zoom remote control connector (8-pin)

Connect the optional Lens Remote Control Unit for

remote control of zooming.

For details of the lens remote control unit, please contact

Fuji Photo Optical Co., Ltd.

0 VTR button

This button starts and stops recording on the VCR. Press it once to start recording, and once more to stop.

qa Instant automatic iris adjustment button

While using manual iris control, press this button to switch temporarily to automatic iris control setting. Automatic control is maintained as long as you hold the button down.

qs Iris selector

This selects the mode of iris operation. (See page

134.)

A (automatic): automatic iris M (manual): manual iris

qd Motorized zoom lever

Use this to carry out a power zoom. Pressing the lever harder increases the zoom speed.

W end: zoom toward wide angle T end: zoom toward telephoto

1) E-E video signal: “electric-to-electric” video signal. This is an input video signal which has passed through internal electrical circuits, but which has not been converted to a magnetic signal.

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Location and Function of Parts

VCL-719BX Zoom Lens (for DSR-370K1/370PK1)

When using a lens other than VCL-716BX or VCL-719BX,

see page 40 and page 134 (“Designating the lens”).

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1 Iris ring

2 Zoom ring

3 Focus ring

qa RET button

qs Motorized zoom lever

qd Iris selector

4 M (close-up) button

5 F.B adjustment ring

and F.B fixing knob

6 MACRO ring

7 ZOOM selector

8 Zoom remote control

connector

9 VTR button

0 Shtl button

qf Instant automatic iris adjustment button

qg Dip switchs

qh Iris gain adjustment trimmer

qj Shuttle memory position knob

1 Iris ring For manual iris control, set the Iris selector qd to the

“M” position, and turn this ring.

2 Zoom ring

For direct manual zoom control, set the ZOOM selector 7 to the “MANU.” position, and turn this ring.

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3 Focus ring

Turn this ring to focus the lens on the subject.

4 M (close-up) button

For close-up work, turn the MACRO ring 6 while holding this button down. (See page 135.)

5 F.B (flange focal length) adjustment ring and F.B (flange focal length) fixing knob

F.B adjustment ring : To adjust the flange focal

length, loosen the F.B fixing knob, then turn the ring. (See page 133.)

F.B fixing knob: Fixes the F.B adjustment ring.

6 MACRO (close-up) ring

For close-up, turn this ring while holding the M button down. (See page 135.)

7 ZOOM selector

This selects the mode of zoom operation.

SERVO: power zoom MANU. (manual): manual zoom

8 Zoom remote control connector (8-pin)

Connect the optional Lens Remote Control Unit for remote control of zooming.

9 VTR button

This button starts and stops recording on the VCR. Press it once to start recording, and once more to stop.

0 Shtl button

Use this for shuttle shot function (see next page).

qs Motorized zoom lever

Use this to carry out a power zoom. Pressing the lever harder increases the zoom speed.

W end: zoom toward wide angle T end: zoom toward telephoto

qd Iris selector

This selects the mode of iris operation. (See page

134.)

A (automatic): automatic iris M (manual): manual iris

qf Instant automatic iris adjustment button

While using manual iris control, press this button to switch temporarily to automatic iris control setting. Automatic control is maintained as long as you hold the button down.

qg Dip switchs

These are used to make settings for shuttle shot function. This section is normally covered by a rubber cap.

qh Iris gain adjustment trimmer

Use this to adjust the iris gain. This section is normally covered by a rubber cap.

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qa RET (return) button

This allows you to check the video signal.

When the internal VCR is in recording pause mode, press this button to review the last few seconds of the recording in the viewfinder (recording review). When an external VCR is connected, pressing this button connects the E-E video signal from the external VCR to the viewfinder while the internal VCR is recording or no tape is inserted in the internal VCR.

Note

The E-E video from an external VCR connected to the DV OUT connector cannot be displayed in the viewfinder.

When a CCU (camera control unit) is connected, you can view the return video from the CCU in the viewfinder.

For details, see “Playback — Checking Recorded Contents” (page 70).

qj Shuttle memory position knob

Use this for the shuttle shot function (see next page).

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Location and Function of Parts

Shuttle shot function

What is the shuttle shot function?

The shuttle shot function allows you to zoom at

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maximum speed to a preset position (shuttle memory position) simply by pressing the lens Shtl button. When you release the Shtl button, the lens returns to the original position.

Shtl button

Position before operation

Hold Shtl button down.

Release Shtl button.

Shuttle memory position

To set the shuttle memory position

While pressing the Shtl button, rotate the shuttle memory position knob to set the zoom position.

Rotate the knob to the T side to move in the telephoto direction, and rotate to the W side to move in the wideangle direction.

Shuttle memory position knob

To zoom to the preset shuttle memory position

Press the Shtl button and keep it held down. The lens zooms to the preset position and stops.

When you release the Shtl button, the lens returns to the position it was in before the operation.

Note

The motorized zoom lever does not function while the Shtl button is held down.

Dip switch settings

The dip switches on the VCL-719BX zoom lens (see page 32) are used to make shuttle shot settings.

Dip switches

By dip switch settings, the shuttle shot function can be assigned to the VTR button and the RET button.

Purpose Dip switch setting

(number: position)

Turn shuttle shot function on or off

Assign shuttle shot function to VTR button

Assign shuttle shot function to RET button

Dip switch 4 is reserved. It is not used currently.

Turn on 1: ON

Turn off

Turn VTR control function off

Turn shuttle shot function on

Turn return video display function off

Turn shuttle shot function on

1: OFF

2: OFF

2: ON

3: OFF

3: ON

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DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder

Note

You can switch the scan size of the DXF-801/801CE in accordance with the aspect ratio selected on the

1 Eyepiece focusing knob

2 Stopper

Microphone holding screw

Microphone holder

Microphone

camera or camcorder. It operates in 4:3 mode when connected to the DSR-370/370P. It operates in either 4:3 or 16:9 mode when connected to the DSR-570WS/ 570WSP.

TALLY

TAKE BATTREC

SHUTTER GAIN UP

Eye cup

9 PEAKING control

0 CONTRAST control

qa Tally lamp

qs BRIGHT control

4 TAKE/TALLY indicator

5 BATT indicator

6 REC/TALLY indicators

7 GAIN UP indicator

8 SHUTTER indicator

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3 LIGHT switch and light

HIGH LOW OFF

LIGHT

1 Eyepiece focusing knob

Turn this to adjust the viewfinder focus to match your eyesight. (See page 132.)

2 Stopper

Lift up when detaching the viewfinder (See page 41).

3 LIGHT switch and light

The light lights the lens and the switch controls the light as follows.

HIGH/LOW: Turn the light on and control the

brightness.

OFF: Turns the light off.

qd Eyepiece release catch

qf TALLY switch

qg DISPLAY switch

qh Viewfinder connector

4 TAKE/TALLY indicator (orange)

When using the ClipLink function while shooting, this indicator lights when the TAKE button (6 on page

15) has been pressed to set a Mark IN point and goes out when a Mark OUT point is set.

5 BATT (battery) indicator (red)

This lights when the battery capacity is low.

Note

This indicator flashes when switches and knobs on the camera control unit are operated. This is normal and not a malfunction.

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Location and Function of Parts

6 REC/TALLY (recording/tally) indicators (red)

• These flashe from the time when you press the VTR

button on the lens or camcorder until recording starts, then stay on continuously during recording.

• These are also used to indicate a fault. (See page

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142.)

• When a CCU (camera control unit) is connected,

these indicators light only when a CALL signal is received from the CCU. They do not light or flash during VCR recording or in the case of a VCR fault.

• The lower indicator can be disabled by menu setting.

(See page 102.)

7 GAIN UP indicator (orange)

This lights when the gain is 3 dB or more.

8 SHUTTER indicator (red)

This lights when the SHUTTER switch (5 on page

15) is in the ON position. (If the EVS is selected, the

indicator will not light.)

9 PEAKING control

This adjusts the outline intensity of the viewfinder

image. (See page 132.)

qg DISPLAY switch

Set this switch to OFF when you want to remove the character data from the viewfinder and the monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connector. However, items which are set to OFF in advanced menu page 5 and page 6 are not displayed even when this switch is set to ON.

qh Viewfinder connector (20-pin) Connect this to the VF connector (2 on page 15).

0 CONTRAST control

This adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder image. (See

page 132.)

qa Tally lamp

When the TALLY switch qf is in the ON position, this

operates in the same way as the REC/TALLY

indicators 6.

qs BRIGHT (brightness) control

This adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image.

(See page 132.)

qd Eyepiece release catch

To view the viewfinder screen directly, press this

catch, and hinge up the eyepiece.

qf TALLY switch

Set this switch to the ON position to use the tally lamp

qa.

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Chapter 2

Fitting and Connections

Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery

This camcorder uses a lithium battery to retain stored data. When using the camcorder for the first time, be

sure to insert the supplied lithium battery (CR2032). The camcorder will not operate correctly

without this lithium battery.

Lifetime of the lithium battery

When the lithium battery’s voltage falls, the lithium backup battery warning window. If this warning appears, replace the lithium

battery (CR2032) within three or four days. The lithium battery has an average service life of about two years, however operation in ClipLink mode will shorten the lifetime until about one year (when the DSBK-301A is fitted).

appears in the display

Inserting or replacing the lithium battery

Notes

• Carefully read the instructions for inserting and replacing the lithium battery. Lithium batteries can explode if misused.

• Use only CR2032 Lithium Batteries. Other types of lithium batteries may come loose when this camcorder is moved. If you have difficulty finding CR2032 Lithium Batteries, contact your Sony dealer.

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Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery

1 Turn the POWER switch on.

2 Press down the catch at the top

of the battery cover and open the cover.

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1 POWER switch

3 Take out the lithium battery.

Catch

Press and pull forward.

LITHIUM BATT

Battery cover

4 Reverse step 3 to insert a

replacement lithium battery. Make sure that the + symbol

on the battery is facing you.

5 Close the battery cover.

Press down and pull out toward you.

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Fitting the Lens

Use the following procedure to fit the lens.

1 Remove the retaining rubber

which prevents the lens mount from coming loose, then raise the lens fixing lever, and remove the lens mount cap.

2 With the lens fixing lever

turned fully counterclockwise, push in the lens, aligning the projection on the lens with the cutout on the camcorder.

Note

Be sure to turn off the power before fitting the lens.

Retaining rubber

Lens mount cap

Lens fixing lever

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3 Supporting the lens, turn the

lens fixing lever fully clockwise. Replace the retaining rubber on the lens mount.

Note

When removing the lens, rotate the lens fixing lever with your finger on the curved part of the lever. You could injure your finger if you rotate the fixing lever with your finger on the tip of the lever.

Align and push in.

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Fitting the Lens

If using a 1/2” lens other than the VCL-716BX/ 719BX on DSR-370/370P

If the connector on the lens attachment section is a 14pin connector (VCL-714BXA and other lenses), then the lens may be operated in the same way as the VCL716BX/719BX.

If the lens has a 7-pin connector, then the following limitations apply.

• The lens iris f. value is not displayed in the

viewfinder.

• Iris operation may be slow in auto iris mode, and

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hunting may occur. If this happens, you should adjust the iris sensitivity (see page 135).

If using a lens with a 6-pin connector

This camcorder head has a 12-pin LENS connector. If the lens cable has a 6-pin connector, fit an adaptor cable: LO-612 (manufactured by Canon) or ECF-124 (manufactured by Fujinon) or equivalent.

When using a lens with a 6-pin connector, the following limitations apply.

• The lens iris f. value is not displayed in the

viewfinder.

• Iris operation may be slow in auto iris mode, and

hunting may occur. If this happens, you should adjust the iris sensitivity (see page 135).

Fitting optional filters

Loosen the lens hood fixing screw to remove the lens hood, then attach the filter. Use a commercially available M82 × 0.75 size screw to attach the filter.

Remove lens hood

Lens hood fixing

Filter (optional)

screw

If using a

/3” lens (for only DSR-370/370P)

Fit the lens using the optional LO-32BMT adaptor.

/3” lens

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Using Accessories

Using the Viewfinder

Removing the Viewfinder

Remove any microphone from the viewfinder before beginning.

1 Pull the viewfinder connector

out of the VF connector on the front.

2 Loosen the viewfinder left-to-

right position fixing ring, then pulling up the retaining catch, slide the viewfinder out.

VF connector

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Retaining catch Viewfinder left-to-right position fixing ring

To fit the viewfinder

Reverse the removal procedure. (You need not hold the viewfinder stopper up.)

Left eye adaptor

By fitting a left eye adaptor, you can use the camcorder with your left eye to the viewfinder.

Note

You cannot stow the camcorder attached with a left eye adaptor in the LC-DS500 Carrying Case.

For details, consult your Sony dealer.

Adjusting the viewfinder position

To adjust the viewfinder left-to-right position, loosen the left-to-right fixing ring, and to adjust the front-toback position loosen the front-to-back position locking knob.

Viewfinder left-to-right

Viewfinger front-to-back position locking knob

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position fixing ring

Using Accessories

Fitting the 5-inch Electronic Viewfinder

You can fit the optional DXF-51/51CE (5-inch)/(DXF41/41CE (4-inch)) Electronic Viewfinder. To fit, the following parts are required.

Required parts to fit

Name Part No.

Accessory Shoe Kit A-8274-968-B Adaptor cable (8-pin y 20-pin) 1-783-665-11

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(DXF-41/41CE only)

For details, contact your Sony dealer.

Fitting to a Tripod

First fit the VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod, then mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.

How to fit

Remove the cover of the grip and attach the shoe and stopper screw (accessory shoe kit).

VF Cable

Shoe

Stopper

screw

Adaptor cable (8-pin y 20-pin)

a) Supplied with the Accessory Shoe Kit

Fixing ring

Guide

8-pin

20-pin

Removal

VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor

Slide the camcorder forward along the slot, until it clicks firmly into place.

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Tripod

Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow.

Note

After removing the camcorder, if the tripod adaptor pin has not returned to its original position, hold down the red button and move the lever in the direction of the arrow to return the pin to its original position. It is not possible to mount a camcorder with the pin left out.

Using an Optional Microphone

Fitting the optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder

Remove the two retaining screws (M3 × 8) for the optional microphone holder, then use these screws to

CAC-12

Fitting an optional microphone

Use the following procedure to attach an optional ECM-670 Microphone.

attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder.

Screws removed from the camcorder

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1 Loosen the screw of the CAC-

12 Microphone Holder, then open the holder and replace the microphone adaptor with the one supplied with the ECM670 Microphone.

2 Insert the microphone in the

microphone holder, close the holder, and tighten the screw. Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN +48 V connector.

Microphone adaptor

MIC IN +48 V connector

Mark

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Using Accessories

Fitting optional microphones (operable with a 48 V supply) other than the ECM-670

Use the same fitting procedure as for the ECM-670, but note the following differences with respect to the microphone adaptor.

Using a Video Light

You can use the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or

equivalent for this comcorder. Use a video light

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• If you connect the video light to the video light connector 9 on the camcorder (page 27) and set the LIGHT switch 3 to AUTO (page 16), you can turn the light on and off automatically as you start and stop the VCR operation.

• The output of the video light connector on the camcorder is controlled to 12 V even when the

To fit the video light

ECM-672: no microphone adaptor required. Slender microphones (19 mm (

use the microphone adaptor supplied with the CAC-12.

camcorder is supplied with 12 V or more power (through the DC IN connector or battery pack). The brightness or color temperature of the light will not change according to voltage increase.

Notes

• Do not use a video light with power consumption of over 30 W.

• The brightness or color temperature of the light will change when the supplied voltage is under 12 V.

/4 inch) diameter):

Fit the video light to the camcorder grip or the accessory shoe on the viewfinder and connect the video light cable to the video light connector.

1 Remove the cover of the

camcorder grip and break off projection A (see the figure).

2 Pass the cable through the grip

as shown in the figure and replace the cover.

When using a video light with a long cable

You can pass part of the cable through the camcorder grip.

Projection B

Projection A

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When using equipment other than this camcorder for power supply

Break off projections A and B on the camcorder. (See step 1 of the previous section “When using a video light with a long cable”.) Insert the cable into the grip from the front hole and take out from the rear hole as shown in the figure.

Fitting the Shoulder Strap

This section describes the procedure for fitting the supplied shoulder strap to the camcorder.

1 Fit one of the clips to a

shoulder strap fitting.

Clip

2 Fit the other clip to the

shoulder strap fitting on the other side of the grip in the same way.

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Pull up the strap to lock the fiting.

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WRR

Removing the shoulder strap

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Connecting to Audio System

Press here to release.

The camcorder is able to record sound not only from the attached microphone but also from a wireless microphone or an external audio system.

Using a wireless microphone system

You can use the wireless microphone system including a WRT-810A/830A UHF Wireless Microphone and a WRR-810A/855A/860A UHF Portable Tuner to record sound.

To connect a WRR-855A

1 Open the cover of the WRR

connector.

For connecting an intercom adaptor, see page 48.

For details on using the wireless microphone system, see the operating instructions for the microphone and tuner.

WRR connector

2 Insert the WRR-855A into the

CA-WR855.

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Fasten the screws (supplied with the WRR-855A).

3 Fit the attachment plate on the

rear side of the CA-WR855 to the V-groove on the battery attachment interface, and then slide the CA-WR855 down until it connects to the WRR connector.

4 Set one of the AUDIO IN (CH-

1/CH-2) switches to WIRELESS.

To connect a WRR-810A/860A

Attach the WRR tuner fitting (not supplied) (Part No. A-8278-057-A) to the rear of the camcorder as shown in the following figure.

CA-WR855

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2,3

1 Pass a screwdriver through the holes and tighten

the screws .

2 Loosen the adjustment screws. 3 Adjust the metal fitting position for a battery pack

to be attached, and tighten the adjustment screws to fix its position.

WRR-810A/860A

4 Attach the holder kit (two fittings and four screws,

supplied with the tuner) to the WRR tuner fitting (one for the upper position and the other for the lower position).

5 Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting.

For details about the WRR tuner fitting (Part No. A-8278057-A), contact your Sony dealer.

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Using Accessories

Using an external audio system

Connect an audio mixer or other external audio system component to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connector as shown below.

AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) switches: Set to REAR.

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Connecting a CA-370 Intercom Adaptor

You can connect a CA-370 Intercom Adaptor to this unit to enable intercom communications.

AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2

CH-1

VJ MIC

WIRELESS

Input selection switch: Set to LINE.

LINE MIC

CH-2

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

+48V ON

To audio mixer, etc.

Location and Function of Parts

1 LEVEL knob

2 INTERCOM connector

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1 LEVEL knob

Adjusts the volume of intercom communications.

2 INTERCOM connector (mini-jack)

Connect the optional DR-100 Intercom Headset.

Connecting the CA-370 Intercom Adaptor to this camcorder

Fit the attachment plate on the read side of the CA-370 to the V-groove on the battery attachment interface, and then slide the CA-370 down until it connects to the WRR connector.

CA-370

WRR connector

Using the Optional LC-DS500 Carrying Case

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For details on using the carrying case, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the carrying case.

Using the Optional LC-DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case

For details on using the soft carrying case, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the soft carrying case.

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Connections

Connecting a Number of Camcorders

When using two or more synchronized camcorders, connect an external sync signal to the GEN LOCK IN connector, supplying a VBS or BS signal. The camcorder will then operate synchronized to this signal.

You can adjust the synchronization using the basic menu page 5. (See page 94.)

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Example 1: Camcorder 2 synchronized to the signal from camcorder 1

DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP

Camcorder 1

VTR/CCU

VIDEO OUT

To camera connector

Note

When you fit the optional DSBK-501/501P, set the VIDEO IN to CAM using the basic menu page 4. (see

page 93.)

BNC cable

Portable VTR

GEN LOCK IN

To video input connector

DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP

Camcorder 2

VIDEO OUT

CCZ-A Camera Cable

Example 2: Camcorders 1 and 2 synchronized to the signal

from a special effects unit or similar

Video input connector

Sync signal output connector

Special effects unit or similar

Video input connector BNC cable

Sync signal output connector

BNC cable

DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP

Camcorder 1

VIDEO OUT

GEN LOCK IN

DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP

Camcorder 2

VIDEO OUT

GEN LOCK IN

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Connecting an External VCR

You can connect the following external VCRs to the VTR/CCU connector (26-pin) or the DV OUT connector for recording.

Connector

VTR/CCU connector

DV OUT connector

VCR

BVW-50/50P/35/ 35P (portable)

Digital Videocassette Recorder DSR20/20P/70A/ 70AP/2000/ 2000P, etc.

Connecting cable

CCZ-A Camera cable (max. length 10 m (33 ft.))

i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (max. length

4.5 m (14 ft.))

Notes

•Although power can be supplied to the camcorder from an external VTR, the camcorder may not operate correctly in some such cases, depending on the power supply capacity of the VTR. It is recommended that you power the camcorder from a battery pack or from an external power supply.

• The VTR/CCU connector always outputs the signals from the camera. (The playback video of the internal VCR cannot be output.)

•When no VCR is connected to the VTR/CCU connector (26-pin), it does not supply signals.

•A hub cannot be used to control a VCR connected to the DV OUT connector, because the REC command is not transmitted to the external VCR when a hub is used. However, a hub can be used to control this camcorder from an external VCR.

Connecting an i.LINK Digital Cassette Recorder

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When you connect an i.LINK-compatible digital VCR (such as the DSR-70A/70AP) to the DV OUT connector of this camcorder using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you can perform a cut editing

DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP

DV OUT

i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Notes

• The camcorder does not support noiseless various speed playback.

• To protect the tape, slow playback is automatically cancelled if the slow playback lasts for about one minute.

or dubbing. In this case, set the camcorder’s VTR TRIGGER switch to INT ONLY. The camcorder begins to record when a REC command is received from the connected VCR.

DSR-70A/70AP Digital Videocassette Recorder

DV IN

•When dubbing tapes using the DSR-70A/70AP, a continuous recorded section of approximately five seconds is required before the recording start point. It is recommended to record color bars or a similar signal beforehand at the start point of the source tape to be dubbed on this camcorder.

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Connections

Connecting a Camera Control Unit

You can connect CCU-M5A/M5AP Camera Control Unit (CCU) to the VTR/CCU connector of this camcorder.

Note the following when connecting a CCU.

• The only video signal formats that can be transmitted

from this camcorder to the CCU are VBS and R–Y/ B–Y/Y.

•A CCU cannot be used at the same time as a remote

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control device connected to the REMOTE1 or REMOTE2 connector of this camcorder.

•When the camcorder is gen-locked to a CCU

reference signal, and then gen-locked to another external reference signal, the other external reference signal overrides the CCU reference signal for camcorder gen-lock.

• The REC/TALLY indicator on the front of the DXF-

801/801CE viewfinder lights only when a CALL signal is received from the CCU. It does not light or flash during VTR recording or on errors.

• The interface gain of microphone input is –20 dB.

• Three types of power supply are available for

powering the camcorder under CCU operation. The camcorder uses power sources, if present, in the order EXT DC IN >Battery Pack > CCU. Before switching the camcorder power supply between CCU and another power source, always turn off the camcorder's Power switch. (CCU or EX DC power is recommended for shooting over extended periods.)

•Before using a CCU, set the camcorder’s EZ mode to

OFF (see page 17). (The advanced menu does not appear unless it is set to OFF.)

• The color matrix switching function of the CCU-

M5A/M5AP does not work with this camcorder.

•When the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ item on page 2 of the

advanced menu is set to DL, the knee adjustment function of the CCU-M5A/M5AP does not work.

CCZ-A cable transmission distance when CCU connected

The following table shows cable transmission lengths when a CCU is connected to the DSR-370/370P/ 570WS/570WSP.

Connected viewfinder

DXF-801/801CE (1.5-inch type)

DXF-51/51CE (5-inch type)

a) The maximum transmission distance of gen-lock signals

and return video is 150 m.

For details, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative.

Maximum transmission distance

Power from CCU

300 m

Power not from CCU

300 m

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Power Supply

The following power supplies can be used with this camcorder.

• BP-L40/L40A/L60/L60A/L90/L90A lithium-ion

battery pack

• BP-M50/M100 nickel metal hydride battery pack

• NP-1B Ni-Cd Battery Pack (The DC-L1Battery

Adaptor is required.)

• BP-90A Ni-Cd Battery Pack (The DC-L90 Battery

Adaptor is required.)

• AC power (The AC-550/550CE, AC-DN1, ACDN2B or CMA-8A/8ACE AC Adaptor is required.)

Alternatively, you can make combined use of internal and external batteries, by mounting one of the above batteries as an internal battery and connecting an external battery that can be a BP-90A contained in a DC-210 Battery Adaptor and connected to the DC IN connector of the camcorder.

Using a BP-L40/L40A/L60/L60A/L90/L90A/M50/M100 Battery Pack

With a battery pack, the camcorder will operate continuously for the time shown below.

DSR-370/370P

BP-L40/L40A: Approx. 80 minutes BP-M50: Approx. 100 minutes BP-L60A: Approx. 180 minutes BP-M100: Approx. 230 minutes BP-L90A: Approx. 290 minutes

DSR-570WS/570WSP

BP-L40/L40A: Approx. 70 minutes BP-M50: Approx. 90 minutes BP-L60A: Approx. 140 minutes BP-M100: Approx. 200 minutes BP-L90A: Approx. 230 minutes

Before use, charge the battery pack with a BC-L50/ L100/L100CE/M50 Battery Charger.

Notes on using the battery pack

• A warm battery pack may not be fully recharged.

• Even when fully charged, battery packs gradually

lose their charge naturally. Use the battery packs as soon as possible after recharging.

• To prolong the life of battery packs, store them in a

cool place (about 20°C (68°F)), and charge in a place with an ambient temperature between 10°C and 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

• Before long-term storage, discharge the battery fully. This extends the battery life if the battery is of the lithium-ion type.

• It is recommended that the BP-L40/L40A be used at 30 W or less. The specified capacity may not be obtained if it is connected to the camcorder with accessories which is operated at 30 W or higher, especially when the ambient temperature is low.

• At low temperatures, the usable time of battery packs decreases. When the ambient temperature is 0°C (32°F), usable time decreases by about 10%. (However, the usable time is affected by the power consumption of the camcorder in addition to the usage status of the battery packs.) The usable time of battery packs increases if they are warmed to the room temperature (about 20°C (68°F)) before use at low temperatures.

• If you use the BP-L40/L40A at temperatures of 0°C (32°F) or below, when power consumption of the camcorder and accessories is 40 W or higher (due to using a video light, for example), power may break after a short time (a few minutes). To increase the usable time, store the BP-L40/L40A in a warm place, and power on the camcorder before the BP-L40/ L40A cools down.

• Compared to the BP-L40/L40A, the BP-L60/L60A/ L90/L90A offer better performance at low temperatures. The BP-L60/L60A/L90/L90A are recommended for use at low temperatures.

• Carrying a spare battery pack is recommended.

The BP-L40/L40A/L60/L60A/L90/L90A is free from memory effect. There is no need to discharge it fully before recharging.

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Power Supply

Attaching the battery pack

1 Press the battery pack against

the rear of the camcorder, aligning the side line of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder.

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2 Slide the battery pack down

until its “LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder.

LOCK

BP-L40/L40A/L60/L60A/L90/L90A/ M50/M100 Align these lines.

Detaching the battery pack

Holding the button in, pull the

LOCK

battery pack up.

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 the dead batteries.

Matching line on the camcorder

LOCK

“LOCK” arrow

When the external battery begins to fail and an internal battery pack is also used

Remove the DC output cable of the external battery from the DC IN connector. The power source will switch to the internal battery pack.

When the 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 the external battery from the DC IN connector. The power source will switch to the internal battery pack. To use an external battery again, connect a fully charged external battery to the DC IN connector before unloading the internal battery pack. The power source will switch to the external battery.

Continuous operation when operating with only an internal battery pack

First, connect a fully charged external battery to the DC IN connector, then change the internal battery.

Notes

• Whenever an internal battery pack is loaded and an external battery is connected to the DC IN connector, the external battery is always used as the power source.

• There may be some noise on the video or audio signal at the instant the power sources are switched.

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Using an AC Adaptor

Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System

Using a CMA-8A/8ACE AC Adaptor

Connect the camcorder to the AC power supply as shown in the following figure, and turn the POWER switch of the CMA-8A/8ACE ON.

To AC power source

CMA-8A/8ACE AC Adaptor

LOCK

DC IN

POWER switch: ON

CCQX-3 cable

CAMERA/CCU

Using an AC-DN1 AC Adaptor

Mount the AC-DN1 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery, then connect to the AC power source.

You can equip the camcorder with a special battery mount which the Anton Bauer Corporation has developed for its Intelligent Battery System and Ultralight System. When the camcorder is used with an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum series battery, the remaining battery capacity is shown numerically in the viewfinder display.

Contact your Sony dealer for more information.

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To AC power source

Note

When power consumption of the camcorder and accessories is 38 W or higher, use the AC-DN2A/ DN2B AC adaptor (lower than 150 W).

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Shooting

Basic Procedure for Shooting

Chapter 3

RET button

Focusing ring

1 Power the camcorder. 2 Set the FILTER control appropriately for the

lighting conditions.

ZEBRA button

POWER switch

FILTER control

VTR button

(Continued)

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Filter setting

1 (3200)

2 (5600K +

/8 ND)

3 (5600K) Cloudy or rainy outdoor shooting, and

4 (5600K +

/64ND)

Lighting conditions

Studio halogen lighting (incandescent), sunrise and sunset.

Sunlight. Use it to prevent hunting1) or to reduce the depth of field2).

fluorescent lighting.

Sunlight. Use it to prevent hunting1) or to reduce the depth of field

3 Check the switch settings on the camcorder. (See

pages 15 to 30).

If there is not sufficient time to check the camcorder settings, you can use “EZ mode” by setting the EZ MODE button ON. The camcorder is automatically adjusted to standard settings, and

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the iris and the white balance are adjusted automatically. (See page 104.)

4 Check the settings in the basic menu (page 92) and

advanced menu (page 98).

5 Check the lens settings (pages 39 and 40) and

flange focal length adjustment (page 133).

6 Adjust the eyepiece focus, and the contrast and

brightness of the viewfinder image (page 132).

11Setup the VCR section according to your shooting

objectives, then start recording.

• During recording, the REC/TALLY indicator(s) in the viewfinder light(s), and “REC” appears on the viewfinder screen.

• Depending on the setting of the REC TIME switch (see page 24), you can display the total recording time or the length of the current cut on the viewfinder screen.

• You can use the AUDIO LEVEL knob on the front to manually adjust the channel 1 audio level. To do this, you must first set up the VCR section to enable manual adjustment of the audio recording level.

12To pause recording, press the VTR button again.

Using the DynaLatitude Function

This function detects the bright and dark parts of the subject and automatically adjusts for the appropriate contrast. The DynaLatitude function enables finegrained contrast adjustment according to the luminance level of each pixel. It is effective when shooting scenes with mixed light and dark parts.

7 Check the sound system settings.

• Microphone connections

• Settings on the VCR section

8 If required, switch on the center marker and/or

safety zone (basic menu page 6 and advanced menu page 4) and zebra pattern (ZEBRA button) in the viewfinder image.

9 Adjust the white balance (page 126) and black

balance (page 129).

10Turn the focusing ring so that the subject is

sharply in focus. It may be convenient to use the EZ FOCUS button for the “EZ focus” function (see page 16).

1) Hunting: This occurs if the automatic iris function is not able to reach a stable state, and as a result the image brightness keeps changing, alternately lighter and darker.

However, the brightness of the subject on the screen may change if the subject moves during shooting. Also, for some subjects, there may be increased noise in dark sections of the picture.

For information on turning this function on and off, see page 100. For information on setting effect levels, see page

93.

2) Depth of field: This is the range over which the subject

DL OFF DL ON

is sharply in focus.

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Recording

Usable Cassettes

This camcorder can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below.

Model name

PDV-64*/94*/124*/184*/34* PDVM-12*/22*/32*/40*

The * in each model name is actually “ME” (indicating that a cassette memory is contained), or “N” (indicating that no cassette memory is contained).

The numbers in the model names show maximum recording/playback time (minutes) for each model. For example, the maximum recording/playback time of the PDV-184ME is 184 minutes.

Note

If you insert an incorrect type of cassette, it will be automatically ejected.

Size

Standard size

Mini size

Notes on using cassettes

• Before storing the cassette, rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case, preferably on end instead of flat on its side. The storage case of a DVCAM cassette is specially designed to eusure a long-period storage of the tape. Storing a cassette in any other condition (not rewound, out of its case, etc.) may cause the video and audio contents to become damaged over time.

• If the cassette memory connector (contact point) becomes dirty, connection problems may occur and cause a loss of functions. Remove away any dust or dirt from this area before using the cassette.

• If the cassette is dropped on the floor or otherwise receives a hard impact, the tape may become slackened and may not record and or play back correctly. For instructions on removing tape slack, see next page.

• Follow the instructions on page 61 to insert a cassette, or the camcorder may be damaged.

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DVCAM cassettes

The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassette’s appearance.

Standard size

Mini size

Cassette memory

REC/SAVE switch

For ClipLink shooting, a DVCAM cassette including “cassette memory” is necessary. In the cassette memory, data required for editing the recorded video (ClipLink log data) is stored. This unit can record or play back the cassettes with cassette memory of 16 kbits or less.

Preventing accidental erasure

Set the REC/SAVE switch to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents.

REC/SAVE switch

Set to SAVE

REC

SAVE

If you insert a cassette into the camcorder when this switch is set to SAVE, the camcorder will not record when you press the REC button.

To enable recording

Set the REC/SAVE switch back to REC.

For details of ClipLink log data, see “ClipLink Shooting” (page 77).

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Recording

Checking the tape for slack

Turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack. Insert the cassette into the cassette holder, close the cassette holder, and after about 10 seconds take it out.

See page 61 on how to insert a cassette.

Recording on the Internal VCR

Paper clip, etc.

Reel

This section describes basic recording operations using

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the internal VCR.

Notes

• When you will not perform ClipLink shooting, set the ClipLink function to oFF in the VCR menu. (See

page 123 for menu setting and see page 77 for details of ClipLink shooting.)

• Before shooting, mount or connect any required equipment or accessories and check the power supply. (See Chapter 2 “Fitting and Connections”.) Also, it is desireable to make sure for problems in camcorder’s internal operations using the auto-check function. (See “Using Auto-Check Function —Menu

210” on page 121.)

• When using a tape recorded by this camcorder to transfer digital (video/audio/time code) signals at four times the normal speed from the DSR-85/85P Digital Videocassette Recorder to the ES-7 EditStation for editing purposes, there must be about at least 40 seconds of recording on the tape before the IN point. To perform editing without problems, it is recommended that you pre-record at least 40

seconds of color bar signals at the beginning of the tape.

• When dubbing tapes using the DSR-70A/70AP, a continuous recorded section of approximately five seconds is required before the recording start point. It is recommended to record color bars or a similar signal beforehand at the start point of the source tape to be dubbed on this camcorder.

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1 Set the POWER switch to ON and check the

following items in the display window.

Item to check

How is the battery? BATT E [xxxxxx] F: The battery is fully charged.

Has the lithium battery been inserted and is it charged?

Is there a condensation problem?

2 Press the EJECT button to open the cassette

Indication and steps

If two or fewer marks appear and the indication is blinking, replace the battery.

Make sure that the Li is not shown in the display window. If it is shown, replace the lithium battery.

Make sure that the “HUMID” indication is not shown in the display window. If it is shown, do not use the equipment until the “HUMID” indication disappears.

Inserting a mini-size cassette

holder, and insert the cassette.

Make sure that the cassette’s REC/SAVE switch is set to REC, then check for tape slack before loading the cassette.

For details on handling cassettes, see “Usable Cassettes” on page 59.

Inserting a standard-size cassette

Recording External Video Signals

When the optional DSBK-501/501P Analog Composite Input Board is fitted to this camcorder, you can record external video signals.

1 Connect the external video signals to the GEN

LOCK IN/VIDEO IN Connector.

2 Set VIDEO IN to EXT using basic menu page 4.

For details, see “Viewfinder Basic Menu” on page 92.

Recording on an External VCR Using the VTR/CCU Connector (26-pin) or DV OUT Connector

Set the VTR TRIGGER switch as follows when operating this unit to control an external VCR connected to the VTR/CCU connector or the DV OUT connector.

Simultaneous recording on the external and internal VCR: PARALLEL Recording on the external VCR: EXT ONLY

For information about connectable VCRs, see “Connecting an External VCR” (page 51).

Notes

• When the VTR TRIGGER switch is set to INT ONLY, the camcorder controls only the internal VCR even if an external VCR is connected.

• When external VCRs are connected to the VCR/CCU and DV OUT connectors, both VCRs operate in the same way under the control of the VTR button of this camcorder or of the lens. If you do not want to operate an external VCR connected to the DV OUT connector, set the iLINK CTL item on page 3 of the advanced menu to OFF.

• When external equipment, such as VCR, is connected to the DV OUT connector, the ClipLink and the audio fade-in/fade-out function during recording do not work.

3 Press the EJECT switch to open the cassette

holder, and insert the cassette.

4 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

The camcorder starts recording.

Notes

• If the external video signals include noise, such as jitter, the camcorder may not record signals properly.

• When recording external analog video signals, signals are not output from the S VIDEO OUT connector.

• When recording external analog video signals, setup log data is not recorded on the tape (see page 115).

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Note about simultaneous use of an external VCR connected to the VTR/CCU connector (26-pin) and an RM-M7G Remote Control Unit connected to the REMOTE connector (10-pin)

About 15 seconds are required after the camcorder and an external VCR are powered on for control of the camcorder from a remote control unit to become possible. This limitation does not apply to the external VCR if it is powered on after you have confirmed that the camcorder can be controlled from the remote control unit.

Recording on the internal and external VCRs simultaneously

1 Set the switches as shown in the table below.

Switch

VTR TRIGGER switch

EXT VTR OUTPUT switch Set depending on the

Setting

PARALLEL

connected VCR.

2 For an external VCR connected to the VTR/CCU

connector, put the VCR into the recording paused state.

For an external VCR connected to the DV OUT connector, do one of the following, depending on the setting of the iLINK CTL item on page 3 of the advanced menu. Set to ALL: Put the VCR into either the stopped

or recording paused state.

Set to REC/P: Put the VCR into the recording

paused state.

3 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

The both VCRs start recording simultaneously.

To pause recording, press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens again. The both VCRs go into the recording paused state.

If either VCR comes to end of tape during recording, one VCR stops at the end of the tape,

and the other will continue recording. To restart simultaneous recording, perform the following.

When the internal VCR has run out of tape:

Change the cassette, and press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

When the external VCR has run out of tape:

Change the cassette, and start recording with the controls on the external VCR.

To operate either VCR during recording,

change the VTR TRIGGER switch setting. Both VCRs continue recording at the time of switching. Setting to INT ONLY: The camcorder can

operate only the internal VCR.

Setting to EXT ONLY: The camcorder can

operate only the external VCR.

Note

When two external VCRs are connected using the VTR/CCU connector and the DV OUT connector, both VCRs operate identically in response to operations with this camcorder or with the lens VTR button. If the tape on one of the VCR ends, exchange the cassette and then resume recording by external VCR operations.

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Recording on the external VCR only

1 Set the VTR TRIGGER switch to EXT ONLY. 2 For an external VCR connected to the VTR/CCU

connector, put the VCR into the recording paused state.

or recording paused state.

Set to REC/P: Put the VCR into the recording

paused state.

3 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

The external VCR starts recording.

To pause recording

Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

Note

After replacing the cassette on the external VCR, do not press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens, as this will pause the internal VCR.

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Recording

Using the viewfinder to see playback pictures

To see playback pictures of the internal VCR

Press the PLAY button.

To see playback pictures of an external VCR

For an external VCR connected to the VTR/CCU

connector: Press the RET button on the lens when

the internal VCR is recording or no cassette is loaded in the internal VCR. While holding down the RET button, you can see the return video from the external VCR.

For an external VCR connected to the DV OUT

connector: With the VTR TRIGGER switch of

this camcorder set to PARALLEL or EXT ONLYand with the internal VCR stopped or

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having no cassette loaded, start playback on the external VCR.

Note

Depending on the VCR model, an external VCR may not output return video when INPUT SELECT is set to i.LINK on the external VCR. In this case, set INPUT SELECT to another position.

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Back Space Editing

This section describes the steps for recording several scenes continuously.

1 Follow steps 1 to 5 (pages 60 to 63) in the

procedure “Recording on the Internal VCR” to begin recording.

To continue the time code that has been recorded on the tape, set the TC mode switch 2 to R-RUN in step 3 (page 62).

For details of time codes, see “Setting the Time Code Value” on page 73.

2 When you have finished recording a scene, press

the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

This pauses the recording operation.

Note

Do not do any of the following before the next scene is shot as it will interrupt the recording

(the recording will not be continuous).

• Remove the cassette.

• Transport the tape (play, rewind, fast forward).

• Press the STOP button.

• Replace the battery when the camcorder is

powered.

If there is a long period before shooting the next scene

Once put the camcorder into recording pause mode, it waits a certain (user-definable) period of time and then automatically switches to standby-off mode. When the camcorder is in standby-off mode, it takes time for the recording to start after pressing the VTR button.

For details on setting the timeout value for automatic switching to standby-off mode, see “Setting Standby-On Period — Menu 207” on page 120.

Starting Back Space Editing at Any Tape Position

This section describes the steps for inserting a new scene at any desired position on the tape. The following steps can also be used to restart recording after an interruption has occurred.

1 Perform step 1 (page 61) in “Recording on the

Internal VCR”.

2 Insert the cassette containing the previous

recording.

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3 When you are ready to shoot the next scene, again

press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

This restarts the recording operation.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each scene to be shot.

Operation Step

Restart an interrupted recording (see step 2 above)

Check the recorded contents

Stop recording Press the VTR button on the

See next section “Starting Back Space Editing at Any Tape Position”.

See “Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately After Shooting —Recording Review” on page 70.

camcorder or lens, then press the STOP button.

3 Perform steps 3 and 4 (pages 62 and 63) in

“Recording on the Internal VCR”.

To continue from the last time code of the previous recording, set TC mode switch 1 to REGEN.

For details about time codes, see “Setting the Time Code Value” on page 73.

4 Press the PLAY button.

The recorded contents are displayed on the viewfinder screen.

Operation at playback Step

Fast forward the tape Press the F FWD button.

Rewind the tape Press the REW button.

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STOP button

REW button

PLAY button

F FWD button

F FWD

STOP

EJECT

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5 Press the STOP button when the tape reaches the

position where the new recording will start (see the figure above).

This stops the tape.

6 Press the RET button

PLAYREW

on the lens.

• If the POWER switch is turned on and off repeatedly.

• If the camcorder is left powered off for several hours.

• If the camcorder is subject to severe vibration while

powered off.

• If for any other reason the automatic recording continuity function is unable to operate correctly.

• If the lithium battery (CR2032) is exhausted, or if no lithium battery has been fitted.

Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space Editing

You can use the edit search function to find the desired tape location when continuing to record from any other location on the tape. Press and hold one of the EDIT SEARCH buttons to activate the search playback function for as long as you hold down it.

1 Turn on the power, then insert a cassette into the

VCR.

2 Perform steps 2 to 12 in “Basic Procedure for

Shooting” (page 57).

This rewinds the tape slightly and runs it until the continue point (specified by step 5), then sets the camcorder to recording pause state.

7 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

This starts recording.

The edit search function enables you to search for the continue position. For details, see next section.

Note

If you turn the POWER switch off during recording, or when recording is paused, the camcorder automatically goes through its shut-down sequence, then powers off. When you next turn the POWER switch on, the camcorder automatically finds the point at which recording ended, and sets itself up so that you can carry in with continuous recording. Note that this operation takes several seconds: do not turn the POWER switch is turned off or replace the battery during this interval, as the automatic recording continuity will be lost.

Note also that the recording continuity is lost in the following cases.

3 Press and hold either of the EDIT SEARCH

buttons (REV or FWD).

REV button

FWD button

The tape is moved in reverse or forward search mode for as long as you hold down the REV or FWD button, and the image is shown in the viewfinder.

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To change the playback speed

Press the REV or FWD button down firmly into the inner position to make the tape move at the faster speed. Press the button down lightly to make the tape move at the slower speed.

Note

Do not shut off the power while using the edit search function. The VCR may not be able to find the continue point.

4 Release the REV or FWD button when you find

the tape location where you wish to continue shooting.

The following indication appears on the screen.

For details of the playback operation, see page 70.

4 Press the MENU dial when you see the image you

want to freeze.

The VCR enters recording pause mode.

5 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens.

The VCR starts recording.

Using the Freeze Mix Function

The freeze mix function superimposes a freeze-frame image of a previously recorded shot on the shooting image displayed on the viewfinder screen.

You can use this function to easily frame a subject within the same framework from a previous shot.

Note

When the camcorder is in EZ mode, the freeze mix function is disabled. Press the EZ MODE button to release the EZ mode beforehand. (See page 17.)

1 Connect a color monitor to the MONITOR OUT

connector and set the MONITOR OUT CHARACTER switch to ON. (It is not necessary to set the MONITOR OUT CHARACTER switch to ON when using only the viewfinder for freeze mix operation.)

2 Perform steps 2 to 10 from “Basic Procedure for

Shooting” (page 57).

3 Play back the tape on which the image to be used

for framework alignment has been recorded, and press the MENU switch to ON position.

The frozen playback image is displayed, mixed with the shooting image, in monochrome. The indication “FREEZE MIX ON” appears on the screen.

To release the freeze mix mode, press the MENU dial again.

To change the freeze-frame image

Press the PLAY button. Use the tape transport buttons to find the desired image and then perform step 4 again.

5 Once you have framed your subject, press the

MENU dial to cancel the freeze mix function.

6 Find the recording start point or insert a new

cassette for recording, then begin recording.

Notes

• If you use the tape transport buttons during back space editing, the back space editing mode will be stopped. When you were using the ClipLink function at shooting, if you simply restart the recording you will lose any ClipLink data that was recorded. To avoid this, press the ClipLink CONTINUE button before restarting recording.

• Signals are not output from the DV OUT connector while using the freeze mix function.

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Playback — Checking Recorded Contents

Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately After Shooting — Recording Review

Immediately after shooting, you can use the recording review function to automatically rewind and play back the last 2 to 10 seconds of the recording to check the recorded contents.

Performing recording review

With recording paused, press the RET button on the lens.

Depending on how long you hold down the button, the tape is automatically rewound over the last 2 to 10 seconds of the recording, and then this last part of the recording is shown in the viewfinder. You can also

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listen to the recorded sound via an earphone or the speaker. After the recorded part is played back, the camcorder is automatically returns to the pause state.

STOP button

REW button

PLAY button

F FWD button

F FWD

STOP

EJECT

Operation Step

Fast forward the tape Press the F FWD button.

Rewind the tape Press the REW button.

Stop the tape Press the STOP button.

PLAYREW

Notes

• During recording review, do not turn the POWER

switch off. The camcorder may not be able to find the continue point.

• When the ClipLink function is set to oFF and you

press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens during recording preview, the recording preview is halted and recording starts. In this case, back space editing is not possible.

• When a CCU (camera control unit) is connected, the

lens RET button does not function for recording review.

Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder

You can view a monochrome playback of the recording in the viewfinder.

1 Turn the power on.

Note

If two or more series of Index Pictures are recorded separately on the tape, they may be played back at back space editing points.

For details about Index Pictures, see “ClipLink Shooting” (page 77).

Viewing Color Playback

Using a color television or color video monitor, you can view a color playback (with no playback adaptors).

Connect a color television or color video monitor to the MONITOR OUT connector or the S VIDEO OUT connector. See the previous section “Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder” for playback operation.

2 Load a cassette. 3 Press the PLAY button.

This starts playback, during which a monochrome playback of the recording is shown in the viewfinder.

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Setting Time Values

The camcorder uses three types of time values: counter values, time code values, and user bits.

The time value is displayed in the viewfinder screen and in the display window.

Time value indication

WARNING

RESET

(MENU SET)

PB DATE NDF EXT-LK HOLD

H MIN SEC FRM

CLIP TAPE BATT

DIAG

RF SERVO HUMID SLACK

CONT

DVCAM

OVER OVER

-12

-20

-30

-40

1dB2

•

32k

48k

LIGHT

OFF

DISPLAY

COUNTER

U-BIT

DISPLAY switch

Use the DISPLAY switch to switch time value indications.

Type of time value DISPLAY switch setting

Counter of tape transport time COUNTER

Time code TC

User bits U-BIT

Note

The time code and user bits cannot be displayed if the tape does not have time code and/or user bits recordings or if the time code was recorded using a non-compatible method.

For details of the time value indication in the viewfinder, see page 87.

2 Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button.

This resets the counter shown in the viewfinder and display window as “0:00:00:00”.

The counter value starts advancing as the tape is transported. It shows negative values if the tape is rewound past the point where the counter was reset.

Note

Discontinuous recording in the tape may cause the counter to malfunction during playback.

Displaying the date/time

The camcorder automatically records the real time of the built-in clock on the tape in addition to time codes and video/audio signals. Perform the following steps to display the date or time instead of the time value.

1 Confirm the following.

Parts to confirm

Display window The VCR menu is not displayed.

TC mode switch 1/2

State

Set the position other than PRESET/SET.

2 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC or U-BIT.

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Resetting the counter

The counter value shows the tape’s running time in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames format. Before starting a tape, perform the following steps to reset the counter.

Counter

LIGHT

OFF

DISPLAY

COUNTER

•

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U-BIT

48k

WARNING

RESET

(MENU SET)

PB DATE NDF EXT-LK HOLD

H MIN SEC

CLIP TAPE BATT

DIAG

RF SERVO HUMID SLACK

CONT

DVCAM

OVER OVER

-12

-20

-30

-40

1dB2

1 Set the DISPLAY switch to COUNTER.

The time value indication in the display window shows the current counter value.

3 Press the SHIFT button.

While pressing the SHIFT button, the date or time is displayed at the location of the time value indication.

DISPLAY switch setting Indication

TC Time

U-BIT Date

For description of how to set the built-in clock, see

“Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar — Menu 101” on page 119.

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Setting Time Values

Setting the User Bit Value

You can set the user bits as eight-digit hexadecimal values (base 16) to have the date, time, scene number, and other information inserted into the time code.

When using both the time code and user bits, set up the user bits first. If you set the time code first, the internal time code generator will remain stopped while you set the user bits, which will set the time value off from the original setting.

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REC TIME SKIN DTL EXT VTR

TTL

DUR

OFF

TTL RESET

HYPER

GAIN

FILE

OFF

STD

SETUP

OUTPUT

COMPONENT.

VBS

OFF

Y/C

SET

VTR

TRIGGER

PARALLEL

INT ONLY

EXT ONLY

FRONT MIC

LOW CUT

OFF

WARNING

RESET

(MENU SET)

MONITOR SELECT

MIX

EXT

ClipLink

CONTINUE

PB DATE NDF EXT-LK HOLD

H MIN SEC FRM

CLIP TAPE BATT

DIAG

RF SERVO HUMID SLACK

ADVANCE SHIFT

PRESET

F-RUN

DATE/TIME

REGEN

F-RUN

R-RUN

MONITOR OUT

CHARACTER

OFF

CH-1

CH-2

Note

Setting the user bit value may be disallowed in some cases at ClipLink shooting. For details, see step

page 78 in “ClipLink Shooting”.

32k 48k

AUDIO LEVEL

AUTO

AUDIO SELECT

CH-1

AUDIO IN

FRONT

COUNTER

MAN

REAR

U-BIT

OFF

CH-2

LIGHT

DISPLAY

SET

CONT

DVCAM

LITHIUM BATT

OVER OVER

-12

-20

-30

-40

•

1dB2

VJ MIC

WIRELESS

1 Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT.

The user bits indication appears.

2 Set the TC mode switch 1 to PRESET. 3 Set the TC mode switch 2 to SET.

This causes the left-most digit in the user bits indication to start blinking.

4 Set the user bits.

Operation Step

Select a digit

Press the SHIFT button. Each time you press the SHIFT button, the next digit to the right starts blinking.

Change a value

Press the ADVANCE button. Each time you press the ADVANCE button, the displayed value is incremented to F and returns to 0.

Reset Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button.

The display returns to “00 00 00 00”.

Hexadecimal digits A to F are displayed as follows.

Hexadecimal digit ABCDEF Display AbCdEF

5 Perform step 6 in “Setting the Time Code Value”

on page 74.

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Setting the Time Code Value

This section describes the steps for setting time code recording methods for particular shooting conditions and setting initial values.

When using both the time code and user bits, setup the user bits first. If you set the time code first, the internal time code generator will remain stopped while you set the user bits, which will set the time value off from the original setting.

REC TIME SKIN DTL EXT VTR

TTL

DUR

OFF

TTL RESET

HYPER

GAIN

FILE

OFF

STD

SET

SETUP

COMPONENT.

OFF

PARALLEL

EXT ONLY

FRONT MIC

LOW CUT

OFF

INT ONLY

OUTPUT

VBS Y/C

VTR

TRIGGER

WARNING

RESET

(MENU SET)

MONITOR SELECT

MIX

EXT

ClipLink

CONTINUE

ADVANCE SHIFT

PRESET

CH-1

CH-2

DATE/TIME

PB DATE NDF EXT-LK HOLD

CLIP TAPE BATT

DIAG

REGEN

OFF

For details of setting user bits, see “Setting the User Bit Value” on previous page.

Note

Setting the time code value may be disallowed in some cases at ClipLink shooting. For details, see step page 78 in “ClipLink Shooting”.

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AUDIO LEVEL

AUDIO SELECT

CH-1

AUDIO IN

FRONT

COUNTER

AUTO MAN

REAR

OFF

U-BIT

CH-2

LIGHT

DISPLAY

OVER OVER

H MIN SEC FRM

RF SERVO HUMID SLACK

F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

MONITOR OUT

CHARACTER

CONT

DVCAM

LITHIUM BATT

WIRELESS

-12

-20

-30

-40

•

1dB2

VJ MIC

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1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. 2 Set the TC mode switch 1 to PRESET. 3 Set the TC mode switch 2 to SET.

This causes the left-most digit in the time code display to start blinking.

4 Set the time code initial value.

Operation Step

Select a digit

Change a value

Reset Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button.

Press the SHIFT button. Each time you press the SHIFT button, the next digit to the right starts blinking.

Press the ADVANCE button. Each time you press the ADVANCE button, the displayed value increases.

The display returns to “00:00:00:00”.

2 3,6

The time code value can be set anywhere in the range of “00:00:00:00” to “23:59:59:29” (DSR370/570WS) or “23:59:59:24 (DSR-370P/ 570WSP).

5 For the DSR-370/570WS, use menu 204 to select

the frame mode.

Operation Step

Adjust the discrepancy bestrewn time code value and real time

Need not adjust the discrepancy between time code value and real time

For more information about the drop-frame/non-dropframe mode, see “Drop-frame mode (for DSR-370/ 570WS only)” on next page.

For details of menu operations, see page 119.

Select the dropframe mode.

Select the nondrop-frame mode.

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6 Use the TC mode switch 2 to set the desired

running mode.

Operation Setting

Time code advances freely regardless of the VCR’s current operation mode.

Time code value advances only while recording.

If you select F-RUN, the time code starts advancing immediately.

Drop-frame mode (for DSR-370/570WS only)

Time code is processed as 30 frames per second, but

the exact video frame frequency for NTSC signals is in

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fact 29.97 frames per second. In prolonged recording,

this leads to a discrepancy between the time code and

the real time.

Drop-frame mode corrects for this by skipping two

frame counts at the beginning of every minute which is

not a multiple of ten.

Example: When the minute value is changing from

11 to 12

F-RUN

R-RUN

Restarting an interrupted recording

Perform the following steps to make the time code continuous when the recording has been interrupted or when the cassette tape has been removed from the camcorder between shootings.

1 Set the TC mode switch 1 to REGEN.

Time code advance is automatically set to R-RUN even if the TC mode switch 2 has been set to FRUN.

2 Perform steps 1 to 6 of “Starting Back Space

Editing at Any Tape Position” on page 67.

When the camcorder is at the recording pause state, the recorded time code is read from the tape and synchronized to the internal time code generator.

3 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens to

restart back space editing.

Setting the time code to the real time clock and calendar

Set the TC mode switch 1 to DATE/TIME.

05:12:00:00 05:12:00:01 These two are dropped.

In non-drop-frame mode, however, no frame counts

are omitted, and there is a gradual deviation of the time

code from real time.

Making the time code continuous in back space editing

Set the TC mode switch 2 to R-RUN and start back

space editing.

For back space editing operations, see “Back Space

Editing” on page 67.

This synchronizes the time code generator to real time (recorded in the user bits) and date (recorded in the time code), using the real time clock and calendar set in menu 101.

Once you set this switch to DATE/TIME position, it is not possible to retrieve the previous value (user bits and time code) in the time code generator.

For how to set the real time clock and calendar, see “Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar — Menu 101” on page 119.

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Synchronization With External Time Code Signals — Gen-Lock

To edit and compile a recording that is shot using multiple camcorders, it is necessary to synchronize the video and time code of the various camcorders (by gen-lock).

Connection for gen-lock

Connect the reference video and time code signals to the camcorder as shown below.

Locking the video and time code signals to an external reference signal

GEN LOCK IN

TC IN

Note

Synchronization with external time code signals (by gen-lock) may be disallowed in some cases at

ClipLink shooting. For details, see step

on page 78

in “ClipLink Shooting”

Reference video signal

Reference time code signal

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Locking the video and time code signals to another camcorder’s video and time code signals

Using one camcorder as reference, to its video and time code signals, lock the other camcorders’ video and time code signals.

Composite video signal (used as reference video signal)

Time code signal (used as reference time code signal)

Reference camcorder

Locked camcorder

a) The output signal from the MONITOR OUT connector on

the camcorder may discontinue when switching the operation between recording and playback. Use the output signal from the VIDEO OUT connector.

If the reference camcorder is gen-locked to an external reference signal, any other connected camcorders are gen-locked to the same reference signal.

VIDEO OUT

TC OUT

TC IN

GEN LOCK IN

TC OUT

VIDEO OUT

Notes

•When connecting a number of camcorders, power them on beginning with the reference camcorder.

• The H phase and subcarrier phase must be adjusted

when operating under external synchronization.

For details, consult your Sony dealer.

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Locking the internal time code generator to the reference time code

Perform the following steps to synchronize the camcorder’s internal time code generator to an external time code.

1 Set the TC mode switch 1 to PRESET. 2 Set the TC mode switch 2 to F-RUN. 3 Connect a reference time code and video signal to

the camcorder.

For connections, see the previous section “Connection for gen-lock”.

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“EXT-LK” will be displayed in the display window. The internal time code generator will maintain its externally synchronized state even after you disconnect the reference time code signal. The precision of this synchronization (phase alignment) of time codes depends on the precision of the camcorder’s sync signal generator.

Notes

• After setting up external synchronization, allow a few

seconds for the camcorder’s sync signal generator to stabilize before recording.

• Only the time code can be externally synchronized.

User bits cannot be externally synchronized.

• If you turn the POWER switch on or off while the

camcorder is operating under external synchronization, synchronization precision will be reduced.

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ClipLink Shooting

The ClipLink function is intended to be used at various stages from recording to editing. When you record using this function, Index Pictures are automatically recorded along with the time code, scene number, and other data, all of which make for more efficient editing.

For an overview of the ClipLink function, see page 152.

To record Index Pictures, the optional DSBK-301A Index Picture Board is required.

On how to attach the DSBK-301A, see the operating instructions for the DSBK-301A.

WARNING

RESET

(MENU SET)

Notes

• When external equipment, such as a VCR, is connected to the DV OUT connector, you cannot shoot with ClipLink.

• On this camcorder, you can also use the ClipLink function without recording Index Pictures. However, if you perform ClipLink shooting on the unit without fitting the optional DSBK-301A, the recorded tape may occasionally cause malfunctions at ClipLink continue on a DSR-1/1P. When you perform ClipLink shooting for a system that contains both the DSR-1/1P and this camcorder, fit the optional DSBK-301A Index Picture Board to this camcorder.

COUNTER

U-BIT

LIGHT

OFF

DISPLAY

PB DATE NDF EXT-LK HOLD

H MIN SEC FRM

CLIP TAPE BATT

DIAG

RF SERVO HUMID SLACK

CONT

DVCAM

OVER OVER

-12

-20

-30

-40

•

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MONITOR SELECT

MIX

EXT

ClipLink

CONTINUE

ADVANCE SHIFT

PRESET

CH-1

CH-2

DATE/TIME

REC TIME SKIN DTL EXT VTR

TTL

DUR

OFF

TTL RESET

HYPER

GAIN

FILE

OFF

STD

SET

SETUP

COMPONENT.

OFF

PARALLEL

INT ONLY EXT ONLY

FRONT MIC

LOW CUT

OFF

OUTPUT

VBS Y/C

VTR

TRIGGER

1 Turn the power on and perform steps 2 to 10 in

“Basic Procedure for Shooting” (page 57).

2 Perform steps 1 and 2 (page 61) in “Recording on

the Internal VCR”. Check the following points.

REGEN

F-RUN

R-RUN

MONITOR OUT

CHARACTER

OFF

AUDIO LEVEL

AUTO

VJ MIC

WIRELESS

MAN

AUDIO SELECT

CH-1

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CH-2

SET

LITHIUM BATT

Check point

Check to see if the the ClipLink function is on (or set it to on).

Check whether or not the cassette includes cassette memory. (The camcorder supports cassettes with up to 16 Kbits of cassette memory.)

Make sure that the lithium battery has been correctly inserted and is not used up.

Method

See “Selecting ClipLink Function —Menu 211” under “Setting on the VCR Section —VCR Menu” (page 123).

appears in the display window when the loaded cassette includes cassette memory. (The ClipLink function cannot be used unless display window.)

window if the lithium battery has not been inserted or is used up.

appears in the

appears in the display

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CLIP and

Display Meaning

CLIP The camcorder is in ClipLink mode.

The following display appears on the viewfinder screen.

ClipLink mode indication: CLIP M or C

Clip remaining

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a) For details, see “Basic menu page 7” (page 95).

To record the cassette name/number

Access basic menu page 7 to specify a name or number for the inserted cassette (see page 95).

Notes

• If you use a cassette that contains data recorded via a different VCR when you enter a cassette name/number in the cassette memory, you may lose any data that was previously written to the cassette memory. Also, if you use a cassette that contains data recorded in ClipLink mode on the camcorder for recording on a different VCR, you may lose any data that was previously written to the cassette memory.

• When you power the camcorder or insert a cassette, black squares (x) blink in the place of the clip remaining indication in the display window (during this, the cassette memory data is being checked). Start recording after the blinking ends, or the ClipLink function will be disabled.

• When means that data has already been recorded into the cassette memory. If you record under this condition whether the ClipLink function is available or not, the existing cassette memory data will be overwritten. To avoid this, you can either insert a new cassette or follow the procedure for appending cassette memory data, as described in the section “Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode” (page 81). If the it means abnormality of the cassette memory. In this case, it is impossible to continue recording

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appear in the display window.

The camcorder is in ClipLink mode and can record Index Pictures (when the DSBK-301A is fitted).

appears in the display window, it

is flashing,

from that data on ClipLink mode.

• The number of recordable clips varies with cassette memory capacity. Up to 45 clips (Index Pictures) can be recorded in a 4-Kbit cassette memory and up to 198 clips (Index Pictures) can be recorded in a 16-Kbit cassette memory.

3 Set the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switch to

AUTO or MAN (see page 23).

4 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens.

Recording begins when the TALLY indicator stays lit after blinking for a moment. The camcorder enters ClipLink continue mode (in which back space editing is possible using ClipLink function) and indication

CONT appears in

the display window.

During recording, the time code (HH:MM:SS format) at the recording start (Rec IN) point is recorded into the camcorder’s internal memory. Index Pictures are also recorded if you use the DSBK-301A.

Note

When CONT appears, regardless of the setting of the TC mode switch 1, the time code generator automatically enters REGEN mode. Consequently, you cannot freely specify a time code nor can you use the external synchronization (genlock) function.

5 To stop recording, press the VTR button on the

camcorder or the lens.

This sets recording pause mode. The time codes (HH:MM:SS) for the current clip (contents between the Rec IN and Rec OUT points) are recorded along with the scene number (as scene 001) in the cassette memory. The last Index Picture in the recorded scene is also recorded when the DSBK-301A is fitted.

Note

While data is being recorded in the cassette memory, cutting the power supply or opening the cassette holder is disallowed. If you turn the POWER switch off or press the EJECT button, black squares (x) blink in the place of the clip remaining indication in the display window. When the data has been recorded, the power supply is cut or the cassette is ejected.

To continuously record the next scene

Repeat steps 4 and 5. The scene number will be automatically incremented

from the previous number.

You can set or clear an “NG” designation for the previously recorded scene before shooting the next scene.

Setting Editing Points While Shooting

You can use the TAKE button to record a time code for a Cue point or a Mark IN/OUT point.

Setting Mark IN/OUT points as you shoot

If you have stopped the recording, see “Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode” (page 81).

Notes

• During recording pause, pressing the STOP/PLAY/F

FWD/REW buttons, performing edit search, or ejecting the cassette will interrupt the ClipLink shooting. With this state, it is impossible to start back space editing using ClipLink function. (The ClipLink

CONT

continue mode is canceled and indication display window disappears.) To perform back space editing at the recording stop position, press the ClipLink CONTINUE button before resuming recording. If you do resume recording without pressing this button first, the previous recorded data (and Index Pictures) will be overwritten or otherwise invalidated.

• Each time you press the STOP button, the number of

remaining clips is decremented by one. If you resume recording with the same VCR, the number of remaining clips is automatically incremented by one.

For details, see “Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode” (page 81).

• Do not unplug the power supply connector

(connected to a battery pack or AC outlet) while the POWER switch is still set to ON, as this may cause the ClipLink function to operate abnormally. Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF before disconnecting the power supply.

in the

The following data is recorded onto the cassette when you specify Mark IN/OUT points while shooting continuously at length, instead of during linked recording of each scene.

• Time codes (HH:MM:SS) for Mark IN/OUT points

• Scene number: The scene number counter is

automatically incremented with each Mark OUT point specification.

• NG specification, cassette name/number

• Index Pictures for all Mark IN points (when the

DSBK-301A is fitted): these are recorded each time recording is stopped.

Note

The time codes for Rec IN/OUT points are not recorded.

Perform the following procedure.

1 Perform steps 1 to 3 from “ClipLink Shooting”

(pages 77 and 78).

2 Access basic menu page 7 and perform the

following operations.

1) Set MARK/CUE to MARK. The ClipLink mode indication “CLIP M” appears on the viewfinder screen.

2) Set the cassette name or number if necessary.

For details of menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” (page 92).

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3 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

The camcorder starts recording, and the REC/ TALLY indicator(s) light(s) in the viewfinder.

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4 Press the TAKE button when you find a shot

where you would like to set a Mark IN point.

TAKE button

The TAKE/TALLY indicator (orange) lights in the viewfinder and “TAKE” appears on the screen.

5 Press the TAKE button when you find a shot

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where you would like to set a Mark OUT point.

The TAKE/TALLY indicator (orange) goes out in the viewfinder and the “TAKE” disappears from the screen. At this time, the time code (HH:MM:SS) at the Mark IN/OUT point for scene 001 is recorded to the camcorder’s internal memory, and then recorded to the cassette memory.

To set/clear NG

If you press the NG button before you set the next Mark IN point, the previous scene will be designated as “NG” (“NG” appears on the screen). Once NG has been set, you can cancel it by pressing the NG button again before you set the next Mark IN point (the “NG” on the screen disappears).

Setting Cue points as you shoot

The following data is recorded onto the cassette when you specify a Cue point to highlight a scene.

• Time codes (HH:MM:SS) for Rec IN/OUT points

• Time codes (HH:MM:SS:frame) for Cue points

• Scene number: The scene number counter is

automatically incremented with each Rec OUT point specification.

• NG designation, cassette name/number (if set from the camcorder)

• Index Pictures for all Rec IN points (when the DSBK-301A is fitted): these are recorded each time recording is stopped.

Perform the following procedure.

1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “ClipLink Shooting”

(pages 77 and 78).

2 Access basic menu page 7 and perform the

following operations.

1) Set MARK/CUE to CUE. The ClipLink mode indication “CLIP C” appears on the viewfinder screen.

2) Set the cassette name or number if necessary.

For details of menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” (page 92).

3 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.

The camcorder starts recording, and the REC/ TALLY indicator lights in the viewfinder.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 as needed to record time

codes at Mark IN/OUT points, scene numbers, and NG designations to cassette memory.

The scene number is automatically incremented each time you specify a Mark IN point.

7 To finish shooting, press the VTR button on the

camcorder or lens.

This stops the recording operation. The Index Pictures of each Mark IN point are recorded onto the tape (when the DSBK-301A is fitted).

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4 Press the TAKE button when you find a shot

where you would like to set a Cue point.

The “CUE” indication appears (for about 1 second) on the viewfinder screen. At this point, the time code (HH:MM:SS:frame) at the Cue point is recorded into the cassette memory.

5 Repeat step 4 to specify more Cue points.

6 To finish shooting, press the VTR button on the

camcorder or lens.

This stops recording operation.

Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode

Time codes (HH:MM:SS) and scene number (scene 001) are recorded to the cassette memory and the Index Picture of the Rec IN point is recorded onto the tape (when the DSBK-301A is attached).

During recording pause in ClipLink mode, pressing the STOP/PLAY/F FWD/REW buttons, performing edit search, or ejecting the cassette will interrupt the ClipLink shooting. With this state, it is impossible to start back space editing using ClipLink function. (The ClipLink continue mode is canceled and indication

in the display window disappears.) If you resume

CONT

recording on the same cassette, the previously recorded data will be overwritten.

You can avoid this and continue recording in ClipLink mode from the previous recording stop point by performing the following steps.

Note

If you stop recording during the first ten seconds of recording, you may not be able to use these steps to continue recording in ClipLink mode.

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1 Perform steps 2 to 10 in “Basic Procedure for

Shooting” (page 57) and step 1 (page 61) in “Recording on the Internal VCR”.

2 Insert a cassette if one is not already loaded.

The display window.

Note

If the CL is flashing, it means abnormality of the cassette memory. In this case, it is impossible to continue recording from that data on ClipLink mode.

and indications should appear in the

3 Check the following points.

Check point

CLIP and (when the DSBK301A is fitted) appear in the display window

Remaining clips

Result and response

If these indications do not appear in the display window, access the VCR menu and set ClipLink function to on (see page 123).

Make sure there are enough capacity for recording clips (see page 21).

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4 Press the ClipLink CONTINUE button.

The tape remaining indication in the display window flashes as the camcorder automatically searches the recording stop point. When it finds the recording stop point, it stops and enters recording pause mode. Once it has stopped, check that the

CONT

appears in the display window.

To find the recording stop point efficiently

If you press the ClipLink CONTINUE button after rewinding or fast forwarding the tape to the position between the previous recording’s start point and stop points, the recording stop point can more efficiently be found via an automatic search function.

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If the recording stop point cannot be found, the

CONT indication flashes in the display window.

5 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens.

This starts the recording function.

indication

When all Index Pictures are recorded at the end of the recordings

Index Pictures

ABCD EFG

Recording stop

Recording start

ABCDEFG

Clip

Recording restart (ClipLink continue)

Recording

stop

When two or more series of Index Pictures are separately recorded

Two or more series of Index Pictures may be recorded if ClipLink shooting is once interrupted due to ejecting the cassette and resumed (in case of changing the camcorder on resuming, for example).

Index Pictures A

Index Pictures B

DEF GABC

6 When the recording is finished, set recording pause

mode (or specify a Mark OUT point).

The time code (HH:MM:SS), scene number (serial number of scene during which recording was stopped) and other data for the current clip (contents between the Rec IN and Rec OUT points or between Mark IN and Mark OUT points) are recorded into cassette memory. The Index Pictures for the recorded scene are recorded after the recorded scene when the DSBK-301A is fitted.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to start recording the next scene.

The Index Pictures are recorded onto the tape as described below when the DSBK-301A is fitted.

Recording

Recording start

Clip

stop Remove cassette.

ABC DEFG

Camcorder A Camcorder B

Recording restart (ClipLink continue)

Insert cassette in camcorder B.

Recording

stop

If there is no need for ClipLink continue

It is not necessary to press the ClipLink CONTINUE button when restarting recording. See step 4 in the previous section “Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode”.

The contents recorded on the cassette may differ in this case depending on the settings when the recording is restarted.

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When recording in ClipLink mode is started and previous recording is overwritten

Previous recording

Previous Index Pictures: erased

ClipLink log data: overwritten by new data

New recording

New Index Pictures are recorded (when the DSBK-301A is fitted).

When recording in ClipLink mode is started after a previous recording

Previous recording

Previous Index Pictures: retained but invalid

ClipLink log data: overwritten by new data

New recording

New Index Pictures are recorded (when the DSBK-301A is fitted).

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Viewfinder Screen Indications

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There are four types of indication screen which appear in the viewfinder, as follows.

• Normal indications

These show the operating state of the camcorder.

(See page 87.)

• Status indications

Pressing the MENU switch up while the normal indications are present calls a display of current settings. (See page 90.)

• Basic menu

This provides settings for the lens iris, shutter speed and so forth, and also a titling screen. (See the

section “Viewfinder Basic Menu” on pages 92 to 97.)

• Advanced menu

This provides settings for the center marker, zebra pattern, viewfinder screen indications, and so forth.

(See the section “Viewfinder Advanced Menu” on pages 98 to 106.)

Changing the Viewfinder Display

Use the dial and switches shown in the following figure to switch the viewfinder display among the normal indications, basic menu pages and advanced menu pages.

MENU dial

POWER switch

ON OFF

MENU switch

STATUS

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Viewfinder Screen Indications

Displaying the normal indications and switching to the basic menu

To display the normal indications, move the POWER switch to the ON position. To switch to and from the basic menu, use the MENU switch or MENU dial.

“CHECK DIAG” appears before basic menu page 1 when the self diagnostic function has detected an abnormality. (see page 97.)

Display by holding the MENU switch up while the normal indications are present.

Display by moving the POWER switch to the ON position.

Switch by pressing the MENU switch down or press and turn the MENU dial downward.

Status indications

Normal indications

Page 1

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Page 2

Basic menu

Page 9

a) For the DSR-570WS/570WSP, when MENU MODE on page 9

of the advanced menu is set to 2, an aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) switching menu appears before page 1 of the basic menu.

b) The menu configuration differs according to the camcorder’s

switch settings, the connected VCR, accessories (remote control devices), and the type of input signal. A nine-page configuration results when all of the basic menu pages are displayed.

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Viewfinder Normal Indications

During normal operation, the following items can be indicated in the viewfinder.

1 VCR operation status indication

2 TAKE/CUE indication

3 Recording time or time data

indication

4 NG indication

5 Clip mode indication

6 Clip remaining indication

7 Status display area

8 EZ FOCUS indication

9 LOW LIGHT indication

0 Audio recording level indicators

qa Tape remaining indication

a) Whether or not to display can be selected by menu setting. b) This is recorded over the picture being shot. c) Displayed only when an external VCR is connected

The significance of each of the indications shown in the figure is as follows.

1 VCR operation status indication

This indicates the VCR’s current operation status (REC, PLAY, etc.).

2 TAKE/CUE indication

This displays a TAKE or CUE indication when using the ClipLink function for recording.

TAKE: When recording in Mark mode, this

indication appears when a Mark IN point is set and disappears when the next Mark OUT point is set.

CUE: When recording in Cue mode, this indication

appears for about 1 second when a Cue point is set.

3 Recording time or time data indication

This shows the following values.

• When the REC TIME switch is in the TTL position: The total recording time. (When an external VCR is connected, you can select whether to show the recording time of the internal VCR or of the external VCR using advanced menu page 4. See page 102 for more information.)

qs VCR warning indication

qd External VCR status

indication

qf VCR recording mode

indication

qg White balance indication

qk Lens f-stop indication

ql Gain indication

w; Filter setting indication

wa Clock indication

ws Voltage/error indication

wd Shutter setting indication

qh SKIN DTL indication

qj EVS indication

a), b)

• When the REC TIME switch is in the DUR position: The duration of the current recording cut. When there is an external VCR connected to the VTR/CCU connector or the DV OUT connector, you can switch the display as follows, according to the setting of the VTR TRIGGER switch.

VTR TRIGGER switch setting

PARALLEL or INT ONLY

EXT ONLY

Note

Display

Recording time of the current cut on the internal VCR

Recording time of the current cut on the external VCR

Recording time for an external VCR (total recording time, or recording time of the current cut) is calculated based on the time that REC2 is displayed in the external VCR status indication.

• When the REC TIME switch is in the OFF position and the item TC IND in advanced menu page 6 is set to “ON”: A time data value depending on the DISPLAY switch settings as shown in the following table.

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DISPLAY switch setting

COUNTER CNT: Tape transport time

TC TCG: a time code from the time code

U-BIT UBG: a user bit value from the time

Time data displayed

generator

TCR: a time code from the time code

reader

code generator

UBR: a user bit value from the time

code reader

Time data values appear during playback, fast forward, rewind, or recording review.

4 NG indication

An “NG” (No Good) indication appears if you designate a recorded scene as “NG” when using the ClipLink function for recording.

5 Clip mode indication

A “CLIP M” or “CLIP C” indication appears when you use the ClipLink function for recording.

CLIP M: Indicates shooting in Mark mode

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CLIP C: Indicates shooting in Cue mode

6 Clip remaining indication

The number of available clips is displayed when you use the ClipLink function for recording.

7 Status display area

One of the following values or messages is displayed to indicate the camcorder’s current status or its operation status.

• New values when changing camcorder’s settings

• Messages indicating progress or results of

adjustments

• The camcorder’s current settings

• SetupLog data recorded to a tape during shooting (see

page 115)

8 EZ FOCUS indication

This appears when the EZ FOCUS button is pressed, enabling the “easy focus” function.

Note

The status indication is not shown while this indication appears.

0 Audio recording level indicators

These show the recording levels of audio channels 1 and 2.

Channel 1

Channel 2

– ∞ 0 dB–2 dB

qa Tape remaining indication

This shows the tape remaining as follows.

Indication Tape remaining

F-30 At least 30 minutes

30-25 25 - 30 minutes

25-20 20 - 25 minutes

20-15 15 - 20 minutes

15-10 10 - 15 minutes

10-5 5 - 10 minutes

5-0 2 - 5 minutes

5-0 (flashing) 0 - 2 minutes

qs VCR warning indication

This shows warning indications about operation or status of the VCR.

Indication Meaning

NO TAPE There is no tape loaded.

REC INHIBIT

LOW BATT

BATT END TAPE NEAR END The tape is near the end.

TAPE END The tape is at the end.

SERVO The servo lock has been lost.

HUMID There is condensation.

RF The video heads are clogged, or there

SLACK

MP TAPE An incorrect type of cassette has been

CLIP DATA ERR Abnormality of ClipLink log data in the

The tape is in the recording inhibited state.

The battery is almost exhausted.

The battery is exhausted.

is some other fault in the recording system.

The tape is not wound properly.

loaded. (The cassette is automatically ejected and the indication disappears in about two seconds.)

cassette memory data.

9 LOW LIGHT indication

This warning appears if the lighting level is inadequate.

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Indication Meaning

AUDIO 48kHz?

AUDIO 32kHz?

ERROR:91-13F

CLIP CONT? Asking whether you will continue

CLIP NEAR END

CLIP END

Note

At back space editing, you are switching from 32 kHz audio recording mode (4-channel mode) to 48 kHz audio recording mode (2-channel mode).

At back space editing, you are

switching from 48 kHz audio recording

mode (2-channel mode) to 32 kHz

audio recording mode (4-channel

mode).

Failure in loading or saving the cassette memory data.

shooting in ClipLink mode or not when

the cassette contains ClipLink data.

(The indication disappears when you

press the ClipLink CONTINUE button

or start the next shooting without

pressing it.)

At ClipLink shooting, capacity for only

1 to 3 clips remains.

Impossible to record any more clip

shots.

If the message appears other than above, contact your Sony dealer.

qd External VCR (connected to the VTR/CCU

connector

(26-pin) or DV OUT connector) status

indication (when an external VCR is connected)

Shows the external VCR operation status.

Notes

• When the VTR TRIGGER switch is set to INT ONLY, operation status is not shown for an external VCR connected to the DV OUT connector, even if that VCR starts recording.

• When there are external VCRs connected to both the VTR/CCU and DV OUT connectors, REC2 is displayed when either VCR starts recording.

• When iLINK CTL on page 3 of the advanced menu is set to OFF, the status of an external VCR connected to the DV OUT connector is not displayed.

• Depending on the type of external VCR connected to the DV OUT connector, status may not be displayed.

qf VCR recording mode indication (when an

external VCR is connected to the VTR connector

(26-pin) or DV OUT connector)

Shows recording mode of the internal and external VCRs set by the VTR TRIGGER switch.

Indication

PARA Simultaneous recording of the internal

INT

EXT

Note

Meaning

and external VCRs

Recording on the internal VCR

Recording on the external VCR

Even if there is an external VCR connected to the DV OUT connector, the above indications do not appear if iLINK CTL on page 3 of the advanced menu is set to OFF.

qg White balance indication

The following indications appear.

Indication Meaning

EZ Operating in EZ mode (The ATW function is

ATW The ATW function is selected (The ATW

W:A White balance memory A is selected.

W:B White balance memory B is selected.

W:P Preset white balance is selected.

W:M Manual adjustment is performed remotely.

selected.)

button was pressed and the indication is lit.)

qh SKIN DTL indication

This appears when the skin detail function is activated (The SKIN DTL switch is set ON.)

qj EVS indication

This appears when the EVS (Enhanced Vertical definition System) function is enabled. (See page

130.)

qk Lens f-stop indication

This shows the f-stop of the lens.

Note

Depending on the lens being used, this indication may differ slightly from the actual f-stop on the lens.

ql Gain indication

This shows the gain value, and the settings of the HYPER GAIN switch (see page 100) and the DPR (Dual Pixel Readout) function as shown in the following table.

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Example indication Meaning

18 dB Gain setting is 18 dB.

DPR 18 dB The DPR function is enabled.

In this case the DPR function approximately doubles the gain (an increase of 6 dB) over the current gain setting (in this case 18 dB).

HYPER The HYPER GAIN switch is in the

ON position. In this case, regardless of the current gain setting, the hyper gain function increase the gain by a factor of about 60 with respect to 0 dB (to 36 dB). In the case of the DSR-570WS/570WSP, menu switching allows the gain to be increased by a factor of about 120 with respect to 0 dB (to 42 dB).

w; Filter setting indication

This shows the setting of the FILTER control.

Indication Filter setting

3200 1 (3200K)

56ND 2 (5600K + 1/8ND)

5600 3 (5600K)

56ND 4 (5600K +

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/64ND)

wa Clock indication

The clock indication is shown in one of the following ways (according to the CLOCK IND setting of OFF, CAM, or BARS in advanced menu page 8). (See page

105.)

OFF: Not displayed. CAM: Always displayed. BARS: Displayed whenever color bars are

displayed.

If the clock indication is displayed during recording, it

is recorded onto the image.

ws Voltage/error indication

When power in the camcorder’s batteries grows low and the error message LOW BATT appears, the voltage is displayed. When power is normal, you can view the voltage by pressing the MENU switch up to the STATUS side and holding it there to view the status indication.

An error message is displayed when an abnormality has been detected by the auto diagnostic function (page 97). If there is a voltage drop below 11.3 V DC and an error has been detected, the low voltage indication alternates at one-second intervals with the error indication.

If an error message appears, contact your Sony dealer.

If using an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System

The remaining battery capacity is shown as a percentage.

wd Shutter setting indication

When the SHUTTER switch has been set to ON, the basic menu page 1 setting for the item SHUTTER

(shutter speed, CLS frequency, EVS) is displayed here.

Status Indications

If you set the MENU switch to STATUS while a menu is being displayed, the camcorder’s current setting status will be shown in this display area.

a) When both the DCC+ and DynaLatitude

functions are set to OFF

Display

WHITE White balance adjustment method

A.IRIS

SETUP FILE Setting of the SETUP switch (page

DCC+ or DL

Description

selection (PRE/A/B) and color temperature during auto white balance adjustment

Iris adjustment method selection (STD/SPOT L/BACK L)

25)

For DCC+ indication: ON with the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch set to CAM/DCC+ (DCC+ ON), and OFF with the switch set to CAM/DL and DL in advanced menu page 2 (page 100) set to OFF (both DCC+ and DynaLatitude OFF). For DL indication: When setting the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to DL and DL in advanced menu page 2 to OFF (DynaLatitude OFF), LOW, STD or HIGH is displayed according to DL LEV setting in basic menu page 2 (page 93).

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Notes

• Status indicators will not be displayed during EZ

mode.

• When the CCU function switch is set to TITLE ON,

the title display is given priority and the normal status display (see page 86) does not appear. However, the status display does appear while you press the camcorder’s MENU switch up to the STATUS side and hold it there.

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Viewfinder Basic Menu

To display the basic menu pages, press the MENU switch downward (to ON position) or press the MENU dial while the normal indications are being shown in the viewfinder. The basic menu configuration can include up to nine pages. (The configuration depends on the switch settings.)

Basic Menu Operations

The common operations on all basic menu pages are described below.

To change the page or item

The cursor is moved downward each time you press the MENU switch down. Once the cursor has reached the last item on a page, press down the MENU switch to go to the next page. When the last page is being displayed, pressing down the MENU switch returns the display to the normal indications.

The cursor is moved upward each time you press up the MENU switch. Once the cursor has reached the

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first item on a page, pressing up the MENU switch returns the display to the normal indications.

The cursor starts blinking when you press the MENU dial. In this state, you can change the page or item by turning the MENU dial.

To change settings

Align the cursor to the desired item using the MENU switch and turn the MENU dial.

You can change settings only with the MENU dial. Press and turn the MENU dial to align the cursor to the desired item and press the MENU dial.

To reset any item to its shipped settings, press the MENU dial for 2 seconds.

Contents and Settings of Each Menu Page

Each page’s contents and settings are described below.

Basic menu page 1

Item

A. IRIS

Sets a base value for auto adjustment of lens iris.

DTL LEV

Sets the detail (edge) emphasis.

M. BLACK

Sets the master pedestal level.

STRETCH

Sets black stretch/ compress value.

SHUTTER

Sets shutter speed or CLS/EVS setting.

130.)

(see page

For the DSR-570WS/570WSP, when MENU MODE on page 9 of the advanced menu is set to 2, an aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) switching menu appears before page 1 of the basic menu.

Settings

–1.0, –0.5, ±0 (normal value), +0.5, +1.0

Negative adjustment values set a narrower lens iris and positive values set a wider lens iris.

–99 to ±0 (normal value) to +99

Negative adjustment values soften the image’s edges and positive values sharpen them.

–99 to ±0 (normal value) to +99

Negative adjustment values make dark areas of the picture darker and increase the contrast. Positive adjustment values dark areas of the picture lighter and reduce the contrast.

–16 to ±0 (normal value) to +15

This function adjusts the intensity of dark areas of the screen. Negative values make these areas darker (black compress) and positive values make these areas brighter (black stretch).

DSR-370/570WS: 1/100 (normal

value), 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, EVS, CLS (60.4 Hz to

200.3 Hz)

DSR-370P/570WSP: 1/60 (normal

value), 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, EVS, CLS (50.3 Hz to 201.4 Hz)

This selects either the shutter speed, the scan frequency, or EVS for the clear scan function. When the SHUTTER switch is set to OFF, this item cannot be set.

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Basic menu page 2

Item Settings

SKIN DTL

Sets the amount of skin detail correction.

DL LEV

Sets the DynaLatitude level.

PRE WHT

Sets the color temperature of the preset white balance.

0.0 to 0.5 (normal value) to 1.0

Smaller values set a softer skin detail.

LOW, STD (normal value), HIGH

Set the amount of DynaLatitude effects as high level, standard level (STD), or low level.

When the filter is 3200 or CROSS:

2200 to 3200 (normal value) to 4300, filter 5600K, 5600K + 1/8ND

When the filter is 5600K + 1/64ND:

4600 to 5600 (normal value) to 12000

Basic menu page 4

This is displayed when the optional DSBK-501/501P Analog Composite Input Board is fitted to the camcorder.

Item Settings

VIDEO IN

Selects the signal to be recorded onto the internal VCR.

CAM (normal value)

Records the signal shot by this camcorder.

EXT

Records the signal input from the GEN LOCK IN/ VIDEO IN connector. The image on the viewfinder and the signal output from the MONITOR OUT connector are switched to the external video signal. When inputting the external video signal, “EXT INPUT” blinks on the screen.

Basic menu page 3

This is displayed when the SETUP switch has been set to FILE.

For details of this operation, see “Setup Files” (page 108).

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If you set VIDEO IN to EXT and input the external VBS signal from the GEN LOCK IN connector, the image in the viewfinder and the signal output from the MONITOR OUT connector are switched to the external video signal. When inputting the external video signal, “EXT INPUT” always blinks on the screen.

Notes

• When VIDEO IN is set to EXT, the video signals are not output from the S VIDEO OUT connector.

• When VIDEO IN is set to EXT, the basic menu page 5 is not displayed.

• This page is not displayed when a CCU (camera control unit) is connected.

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Viewfinder Basic Menu

Basic menu page 5

This menu is displayed when CAM is selected on the basic menu page 4 and an external sync signal is input

to the GEN LOCK IN connector.

Item Settings SC PHASE

Sub carrier phase adjustment for when the camcorder is genlocked.

H PHASE

Horizontal phase adjustment for when the camcorder is genlocked.

a) This applies when using an external sync signal to

synchronize operation of several camcorders (see page 50).

Note

This page is not displayed when a CCU (camera control unit) is connected.

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000 to 999

000 to 135 (normal value) to 199

Item Settings

MARKER

Sets marker display ON/OFF.

DUR TIME

Sets the recording time. Setting the recording time before shooting helps you with making scenes of equal duration. When shooting with displaying the recording time of the current cut in the viewfinder (with the REC TIME switch set to DUR), the recording time indication flashes to remind you that the recording time has passed.

ON (normal value), OFF

Markers are displayed when this setting is ON and is not displayed when it is OFF. When the setting is ON, go to advanced menu page 4 to select the type of marker

102)

00:00 to 59:59 (minute : second)

See “Setting the recording time in seconds”.

(see page

Setting the recording time in seconds

Move the cursor to DUR TIME, then press the MENU dial.

A value of seconds appears.

Basic menu page 6

If you turn the MENU dial when “59” is displayed, the number under “MM” increased by one.

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Basic menu page 7

Item

MARK/CUE

Selects Mark mode or Cue mode

CHG REEL NO.

Sets the cassette name/number

To set the cassette name/number

Note

When using a cassette without cassette memory, you cannot set the cassette name or number.

Settings

MARK (normal value), CUE

See “ClipLink Shooting” (page 77).

See “To set the cassette name/ number” below.

3 Turn the MENU dial until the desired character

appears, and press it.

The character cycles through the following sequence.

(Space)

4 Turn the MENU dial to move the text entry arrow. 5 Return to step 3 and repeat the text entry

procedure.

6 After completing text entry, move the text entry

cursor to the parenthesis position.

The display changes as follows.

1 Load a cassette. 2 Press the MENU switch to move the cursor to

CHG REEL NO., then press the MENU dial.

The cursor (→) changes to the text entry arrow (↓) and the current cassette name/number is displayed. (“NO TAPE” is displayed if you neglected to load a cassette.)

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7 Check your cassette name/number setting, and

press the MENU dial if no more changes are required. (To make changes or to abort the procedure for this setting, return to step 2.)

This writes the new cassette name/number to the cassette memory, after which the display changes as follows.

Current cassette name/number

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Basic menu pages 8 and 9

You can create a title of up to four lines, each of twelve alphanumeric or punctuation characters, and then save it. It is then possible to record the title over the picture while shooting.

Note

You cannot set the skin detail correction while a title is displayed.

Entering the title (basic menu page 8)

1 Press the MENU switch or turn the MENU dial as

necessary to display basic menu page 8 (title setting display) in the viewfinder.

3 Press the MENU dial.

This brings up the cursor on the screen, and switches to cursor transport mode.

Initial cursor position

4 Turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to the

position where you wish to insert a character.

To reverse the direction, turn the dial in the opposite direction.

5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 until the title is complete.

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If a title is already present, it appears on this screen.

2 Press and turn the MENU dial until the desired

character appears.

The character cycles through the following sequence.

Press the MENU dial when the desired character appears.

(Space)

6 Align the cursor to EXIT and press the MENU

dial.

This displays basic menu page 8 again. The title created is retained, even when you power the camcorder off.

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To record a title (basic menu page 9)

When “CHECK DIAG” is displayed

1 Access basic menu page 9 (title display).

2 Press the MENU dial once.

The title is superimposed to the picture displayed on the viewfinder screen.

3 Start shooting. 4 To stop the title recording, press the MENU switch

or MENU dial to clear the title display.

When using the CCU-M5A/M5AP Camera Control Unit

When the CCU function switch is set to TITLE ON, the title display is given priority and the normal status display (see page 86) does not appear. However, the status display does appear while you press the camcorder’s MENU switch up to the STATUS side and hold it there.

The “CHECK DIAG” indication appears in the status display area whenever the camcorder’s automatic self diagnostic function detects an abnormality. Access this page and perform error checking. (This page is displayed as basic menu page 1.) “CHECK DIAG” will also be displayed if there is a problem on the sync signal input to the GEN LOCK IN connector. Input a proper sync signal and then perform error checking.

To perform error checking

Press the MENU dial.

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The error checking performs on the digital signal processing (DSP) and memory circuits and the results are displayed. When no error is detected, “OK” appears.

Example: If an abnormality is detected in the DSP circuit.

The error message “DIAG ERROR” appears when the normal indications are displayed. If this message appears, contact your Sony dealer.

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Viewfinder Advanced Menu

Advanced Menu Operations

Contents and Settings of Each Menu Page

Each page’s contents and settings are described below.

Advanced menu page 1

Use this page to return all menu settings to their

factory preset values.

For details of this operation, see “Advanced Menu Operations” (page 98).

Note

When using the VCL-716BX Zoom Lens, execute

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ALL RESET and then set LEN SEL (see page 102) to

Advanced menu page 2

The following example is for the DSR-570WS/ 570WSP. HYPER is not displayed for the DSR-370/ 370P.

Item

GAIN

This sets gain values for the positions of the GAIN switch. The HIGH, MID, and LOW values must be set so that LOW < MID < HIGH.

LOW

Sets the L position.

MID

Sets the M position.

HIGH

Sets the H position.

HYPER

Sets the HYPER position. Displayed only for DSR570WS/570WSP.

Sets DynaLatitude function ON/OFF. This setting is valid only when the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch has been set to CAM/DL.

Settings

–3 dB, 0 dB (normal value), 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 18 dB + DPR, 24 dB

0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB (normal value), 12 dB, 18 dB, 18 dB + DPR, 24 dB, 24 dB + DPR

3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB (normal value), 18 dB + DPR, 24 dB, 24 dB + DPR, HYPER GAIN

36 dB (normal value), 42 dB

ON (normal value), OFF

When set to ON, the amount of DynaLatitude effects is set in the basic menu page 2

(see page 93).

For details on the DynaLatitude function, see page 58.

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User Manual

Table of Contents

Product Configurations

Chapter 1 Overview 9

Features

Features of the DSR-370/370P/ 570WS/570WSP Camera Section

Features of the DSR-570WS/ 570WSP Camera Section

Features of VCR Section

Other Features

Using the CD-ROM Manual

CD-ROM System Requirements

Preparations

To Read the CD-ROM Manual

Location and Function of Parts

Front View

Right Side View

Left and Upper View

Rear and Bottom

VCL-716BX Zoom Lens (for DSR-370K2/370PK2)

VCL-719BX Zoom Lens (for DSR-370K1/370PK1)

DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder

Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 37

Fitting the Lens

Using Accessories

Using the Viewfinder

Fitting the 5-inch Electronic Viewfinder

Fitting to a Tripod

Using an Optional Microphone

Using a Video Light

Fitting the Shoulder Strap

Connecting to Audio System

Connecting a CA-370 Intercom Adaptor

Using the Optional LC-DS500 Carrying Case

Using the Optional LC-DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case

Connections

Connecting a Number of Camcorders

Connecting an External VCR

Connecting an i.LINK Digital Cassette Recorder

Connecting a Camera Control Unit

Power Supply

Using a BP-L40/L40A/L60/L60A/L90/L90A/M50/M100 Battery Pack

Using an AC Adaptor

Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System

Basic Procedure for Shooting

Chapter 3 Shooting 57

Using the DynaLatitude Function

Recording

Usable Cassettes

Recording on the Internal VCR

Recording External Video Signals

Recording on an External VCR Using the VTR/CCU Connector (26-pin) or DV OUT Connector

Back Space Editing

Starting Back Space Editing at Any Tape Position

Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space Editing

Using the Freeze Mix Function

Playback — Checking Recorded Contents

Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately After Shooting — Recording Review

Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder

Viewing Color Playback

Setting Time Values

Setting the User Bit Value

Setting the Time Code Value

Synchronization With External Time Code Signals — Gen-Lock

ClipLink Shooting

Setting Editing Points While Shooting

Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode

Viewfinder Screen Indications

Changing the Viewfinder Display

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus

Viewfinder Normal Indications

Status Indications

Viewfinder Basic Menu

Basic Menu Operations

Contents and Settings of Each Menu Page

Viewfinder Advanced Menu

Advanced Menu Operations