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

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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

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.

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.

VAROITUS

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.

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).

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en likvärdig typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt gällande föreskrifter.

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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Overview

Chapter 2

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

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

32

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

35

Fitting and

Connections

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)

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

Chapter 3

Shooting

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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

ClipLink Shooting ...........................................................

77

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

79

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

81

Chapter 4

Viewfinder Screen

Indications and

Menus

Chapter 5

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

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

113

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

114

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

115

Adjustments and

Settings

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

 

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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

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

Appendix

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

139

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

140

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

141

Warning System ............................................................

142

Condensation ...................................................................

143

Troubleshooting ............................................................

144

Specifications ................................................................

146

Related Products ..............................................................

149

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

Chapter1

Overview

Product Configurations

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.

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

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

DSR-370L/370PL/570WSL/570WSPLc)

Microphone

DXF-801/801CE Viewfindera)

Switch guardb)

Shoulder strap

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.

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

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 follows.

DSR-370/370P

1/2-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

2/3-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.

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).

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 (DPR1))

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.

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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1) DPR = Dual Pixel Readout

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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 (TTL1))

Total recording time for current cut (DUR2))

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).

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-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.

SetupLogTM 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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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, 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 signal1) can be added to video signals2) in 16:9 mode (see page 105).

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).

Features of VCR Section

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.

Compatible with consumer DV

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.)

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.

Creation of clips

Using the ClipLink function, the camcorder operator 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”3). In addition, editing point-related data (scene number, time code for Mark IN/OUT points, etc.) is recorded in the cassette memory.

ClipLink mode

To use the ClipLink function, select the menu setting 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.

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1)

ID signals complying with EIAJ CPR-1204 (DSR-370/

• The Y component of Y/C separate signals and the Y

 

570WS) or complying with ETS WSS (DSR-370P/

component of component signals output from the VTR/

 

570WSP).

CCU connector.

2)

Video signals refer to the following:

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

 

• Video signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector

Picture Board.

 

and MONITOR OUT connector.

 

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PCM digital audio

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.

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

Equipped with DV OUT connector

The DV OUT connector is i.LINK1) 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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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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LocatUsingon andtheFunctionCD-ROMof PartsManual

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).

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

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

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.

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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

0Switch 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.)

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).

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

1 EJECT button

EJECT STOP

REW

PLAY

F FWD

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 Zbutton

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

Operation

 

 

REW m

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.

 

 

F FWD M

Fast forwards the tape. The indicator lights

 

while the tape is being fast forwarded.

 

Press while the tape is being fast forwarded

 

or during playback to view forward search

 

playback.

 

 

PLAY N

Plays back the recorded video. The indicator

 

lights during playback.

 

 

STOP x

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.

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.

S Time value indication

RClip remaining indication

QTape remaining indication

PBattery capacity indication

OService indication

a)When the optional DSBK-301A is fitted

A Playback indication

B DATE indication

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

D External synchronization lock indication

E Hold indication

F Audio level indicators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVER

 

 

 

OVER

G ClipLink log data indication

PB

 

DATE

 

NDF

 

EXT-LK

 

 

HOLD

dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H ClipLink continue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H

 

 

 

 

MIN SEC

FRM

 

 

 

-12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

indication

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONT IP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CL

CONT IP

 

 

 

-30

 

 

 

 

 

CL

I IP indication a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVCAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVCAM

 

 

BATT E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F

 

 

Li

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Li

J Lithium backup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIAG

RF SERVO HUMID SLACK 1

F 8 32k

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

battery warning

F 8 48k

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M Audio mode indications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K DVCAM indication

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N Warning indications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L Cassette memory indication

 

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

Appears when the internal time code generator is locked to an external signal input to

indication

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

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

 

 

H ClipLink continue indication

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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Indications in the display window (continued)

 

 

Indication

Description

 

 

JLithium backup

Appears when the voltage of the internal lithium backup battery (CR2032) is low. If this

battery warning

indication appears, replace the lithium backup battery immediately.

 

For further information about replacing lithium battery, see “Inserting and Replacing

 

the Lithium Battery” (page 37).

 

 

KDVCAM

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

indication

 

 

 

LCassette

Appears when using a cassette with cassette memory.

memory

 

indication

 

 

 

MAudio mode

These show audio recording/playback mode.

indications

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).

 

 

NWarning

Include the following.

indications

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.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OService

Appears during maintenance or VCR menu operations (page 117). It does not appear

 

 

indication

during normal operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PBattery

This indicates the battery capacity and voltage as shown below.

 

 

 

 

capacity

Change menu setting for the battery you are using.

 

 

 

 

indication

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery voltage

 

 

 

 

 

Indication

BP-L40/L40A/

NP-1B/BP-90A

BP-M50/M100

 

 

 

 

L60/L60A/L90/L90A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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)1)

11.25 to 11.3 V

11.25 to 11.3 V

12.25

V to 12.40 V

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R Clip remaining indication

This shows how many clip shots or Cue points can be recorded1).

 

 

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) 2)

 

1 to 3

1 to 6 points

 

 

CLIP

 

Cannot record

 

 

 

 

CLIP (blinking) 2)

 

Cannot record

 

 

 

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

 

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

 

display the VCR menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Resets the time value shown in the display window. This button operates differently depending on settings of the DISPLAY switch (6 on page 18) and the TC mode switch 1 (9 on page 23) and 2 (8 on page 23).

Switch setting

RESET button operation

 

 

DISPLAY: COUNTER

Resets counter value to

 

0:00:00.

 

 

DISPLAY: TC

Resets time code to

TC mode switch 1: PRESET

00:00:00:00.

TC mode switch 2: SET

 

 

 

DISPLAY: U-BIT

Resets user bit a) to

TC mode switch 1: PRESET

00 00 00 00.

TC mode switch 2: SET

 

 

 

a)Bits of time code recorded on tape, in which users can record necessary information.

Also, this button is used to change menu settings.

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

0 Speaker

Outputs the recorded or playback audio. When a 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).

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qa ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knob

qs MONITOR (monitor volume adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output

Controls the volume of the sound other than the

via the speaker (0 on page 21) or EARPHONE

warning tone that is output via the speaker (0 on page

connector (3 on page 18). Turning this knob to the

21) or EARPHONE connector (3 on page 18).

minimum setting mutes the alarm tone.

Turning this knob to the minimum setting mutes the

 

audio output.

Operation panel under the cover

Right side

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 MENU button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 ADVANCE button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 SHIFT button

 

REC TIME SKIN DTL

EXT VTR

MENU ADVANCE

 

SHIFT

 

 

 

TTL

 

 

OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON COMPONENT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DUR

 

OFF

VBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

Y/C

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO LEVEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TTL RESET

SET

VTR

MONITOR SELECT PRESET

 

F-RUN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

4 AUDIO SELECT

 

 

 

TRIGGER

CH-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIX

REGEN

SET

 

MAN

 

 

 

PARALLEL

CH-2

 

 

(CH-1/CH-2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO SELECT

 

 

 

EXT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INT ONLY

 

DATE/TIME

 

R-RUN

LITHIUM BATT

CH-1 CH-2

switches

 

 

 

EXT ONLY

 

 

 

 

HYPER

SETUP FRONT MIC

ClipLink

 

MONITOR OUT

 

AUDIO IN

 

 

GAIN

LOW CUT

CONTINUE

 

 

 

 

 

CHARACTER

 

 

 

ON

FILE

ON

 

 

 

ON

 

VJ MIC

FRONT

5 AUDIO IN (CH-1/

OFF

STD

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

WIRELESS

REAR

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

 

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

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).

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.

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.

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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0 ClipLink CONTINUE button

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

Note

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).

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)

Left side

 

 

 

 

 

1 REC TIME switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 SKIN DTL switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 EXT VTR OUTPUT switch

 

 

REC TIME SKIN DTL

EXT VTR

MENU

ADVANCE

SHIFT

 

 

 

TTL

 

 

OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON COMPONENT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DUR

 

OFF

VBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

Y/C

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO LEVEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TTL RESET

SET

VTR

MONITOR SELECT

PRESET

F-RUN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

TRIGGER

MIX

CH-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CH-2

REGEN

SET

 

 

MAN

 

 

 

PARALLEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXT

 

 

 

AUDIO SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INT ONLY

 

 

 

LITHIUM BATT

 

 

 

 

 

DATE/TIME

R-RUN

CH-1

CH-2

 

 

 

EXT ONLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

ClipLink

 

 

 

 

HYPER

SETUP FRONT MIC

MONITOR OUT

 

AUDIO IN

 

GAIN

LOW CUT

CONTINUE

 

 

CHARACTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

ON

FILE

ON

 

 

 

 

 

VJ MIC

 

OFF

STD

OFF

 

 

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

WIRELESS

 

REAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

0 LENS connector

qa VIDEO OUT connector qs REMOTE connector 2

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.

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

qs REMOTE connector 2 (10-pin)

You can fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder

Connect the optional RM-M7G Remote Control Unit

here. (See page 43.)

to this connector. Set the CAMERA SELECT switch

 

on the bottom of RM-M7G to 1.

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.

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.

Rear section

1 Cassette holder

2 GEN LOCK IN/VIDEO IN connector a)

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

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)

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.

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 S- video 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

3Battery attachment interface

4 DC IN connector

5AUDIO 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

qa BREAKER button

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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 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.

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.

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

4 MACRO selector

2 Zoom ring

3 Focus ring

5 F.f adjustment ring and F.f fixing knob

6 MACRO ring

Lens hood

7 ZOOM selector

8 Zoom remote control connector

qa Instant automatic iris adjustment button

9 RET button

qs Iris selector

qd Motorized zoom lever

0 VTR button

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