Sony DNW-7, DNW-90WSP, DNW-90WS, DNW-9WS, DNW-90 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMCORDER

DNW-7/7P DNW-90/90P DNW-90WS DNW-90WSP DNW-9WS/9WSP

OPERATION MANUAL English 1st Edition (Revised 5)

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.

AVERTISSEMENT

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.

WARNUNG

Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, darf das Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.

Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.

For the customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of th e FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

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 the USA and Canada

RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES

NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY.

MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your unwanted batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center for collection, recycling or proper disposal.

Note: In some areas the disposal of nickelcadmium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222- SONY (United States only)

For the Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499- SONY (Canada only)

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickelcadmium batteries.

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive(89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards:

•EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference(Emission)

•EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity) This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment(s):

E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial),

E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).

Pour les clients européens

Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) (89/ 336/CEE) émise par la Commission de la Communauté européenne.

La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux normes européennes suivantes:

•EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)

•EN55103-2: Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)

Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements électromagnétiques suivants:

E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère),

E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).

Für Kunden in Europa

Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMV-Direktive (89/336/EEC) der EG-Kommission. Die Erfüllung dieser Direktive bedeutek Konformität für die folgenden Europäischen Normen:

•EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Interferenz (Emission)

•EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Empfindlichkeit (Immunität)

Dieses Produkt ist für den Einsatz unter folgenden elektromagnetischen Bedingungen ausgelegt:

E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMVBereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).

Voor de Klanten in Nederland

Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1	Features .....................................................................................		1-1
	1-1-1	Camera Features ..............................................................	1-2
	1-1-2	VTR Features ..................................................................	1-4
1-2	Example of System Configuration ..........................................		1-6
1-3	Precautions ................................................................................		1-8
1-4	Using the CD-ROM Manual .......................................................		9
	1-4-1	CD-ROM System Requirements ........................................	9
	1-4-2 Preparations ........................................................................		9
	1-4-3	To Read the CD-ROM Manual ........................................	10

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and

Controls

2-1	Power Supply ............................................................................	2-1
2-2	Accessory Attachments ............................................................	2-3
2-3	Audio Functions ........................................................................	2-5
2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions ......................		2-14
2-5 Setup Menu Operating Section .............................................		2-26
2-6	Time Code System ..................................................................	2-28
2-7	Warnings and Indications ......................................................	2-34
2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel ..................		2-37

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

3-1	About Cassettes .........................................................................		3-1
	3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette ..................................		3-1
	3-1-2	Preventing Accidental Erasure ........................................	3-4
3-2	Recording ..................................................................................		3-5
	3-2-1	Basic Procedure ...............................................................	3-5
	3-2-2	Continuous Recording .....................................................	3-9
	3-2-3 Recording Good Shot Markers ......................................		3-12
	3-2-4	Recording a Recording Start Marker .............................	3-12

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3-3 Checking the Recording— Playback ....................................		3-13
3-3-1	Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording —
	Recording Review .........................................................	3-13
3-3-2	Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor —
	Playback in Color ..........................................................	3-14

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance		............ 4-1
4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance ...........................................		4-2
4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance ..........................................		4-5
4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter ...............................................		4-11
4-2-1 Shutter Modes	...............................................................	4-11
4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed ..........................		4-13
4-3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris
Adjustment ..............................................................................		4-19
4-4 Adjusting the Audio Level .....................................................		4-22
4-5 Setting the Time Data .............................................................		4-25
4-5-1 Setting the User Bits ......................................................		4-25
4-5-2 Setting the Time Code ...................................................		4-27
4-5-3 Saving the Real Time in the Time Code .......................		4-29
4-5-4 Synchronizing the Time Code .......................................		4-30
4-5-5 Setting Cassette Numbers and Shot Numbers ...............		4-35
4-6 Setup Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen ...................		4-37
4-6-1 Setup Menu Configuration ............................................		4-37
4-6-2 Basic Use of the Setup Menu ........................................		4-40
4-7 Indicators in the Viewfinder ..................................................		4-45
4-7-1 Layout of Indicators in the Viewfinder .........................		4-45
4-7-2 Setting the	Indicator ................................................	4-47
4-8 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen .............................		4-50
4-8-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder
Screen ............................................................................		4-51
4-8-2 Selecting the Display Items ...........................................		4-55

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4-8-3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment
	Progress Messages ........................................................	4-58
4-8-4 Setting the Marker Display ...........................................		4-61
4-8-5 Recording Superimposed Shot Data in Color Bars .......		4-63
4-8-6 Setting the Shot ID ........................................................		4-66
4-8-7 Displaying Time Code and Other Information .............		4-70
4-9 Adjustments and Settings From the Setup Menu ................		4-73
4-9-1	Setting the GAIN Selector Values ................................	4-74
4-9-2	Selecting the Functions .................................................	4-76
4-9-3	Selecting the Test Output ..............................................	4-80
4-9-4	Selecting the Aspect Ratio (DNW-90WS/90WSP
	Only) .............................................................................	4-82
4-10 VTR Menu Display in the Display Panel ..............................		4-87
4-10-1 Configuration and Functions of the VTR Menu ...........		4-87
4-10-2 Using the VTR Menu ....................................................		4-88
4-10-3 Example Operations in the VTR Menu .........................		4-94
4-11 Using the Setup Card ...........................................................		4-101
4-11-1 Handling the Setup Card .............................................		4-101
4-11-2 Using Data on the Setup Card .....................................		4-103

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder

5-1 Power Supply ............................................................................		5-1
5-1-1 Using a BP-L60/L90 Battery Pack ..................................		5-1
5-1-2 Using an NP-1B Battery Pack .........................................		5-4
5-1-3 Using a BP-90A Battery Pack .........................................		5-5
5-1-4	Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to Dead Batteries ....	5-7
5-1-5	Using an AC Adaptor ......................................................	5-8
5-1-6	Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System ......................	5-9
5-1-7	Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System .........	5-9
	(Continued)

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5-2	Adjusting the Viewfinder .......................................................		5-10
	5-2-1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position ................................		5-10
	5-2-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen .................		5-12
	5-2-3	Detaching the Viewfinder .............................................	5-13
	5-2-4	Detaching the Eyepiece .................................................	5-15
5-3	Mounting the Lens ..................................................................		5-17
5-4	Adjusting the Flange Focal Length .......................................		5-18
5-5	Audio Input System ................................................................		5-20
	5-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone ....................................		5-20
	5-5-2 Using an External Microphone .....................................		5-23
	5-5-3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless
		Microphone System) .....................................................	5-28
	5-5-4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment .....................		5-34
5-6	Tripod Mounting ....................................................................		5-35
5-7	Attaching the Shoulder Strap ................................................		5-37
5-8	Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ....................................		5-39
5-9	Using the XLR Caps ...............................................................		5-40
5-10	Putting On the Rain Cover ....................................................		5-41
5-11	Connecting the Remote Control Unit ...................................		5-43
5-12	Connecting a VA-DN1 Camcorder Interface Adaptor .......		5-45

Chapter 6 Maintenance

6-1	Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting		................................ 6-1
	6-1-1	Preparations for Testing ..................................................	6-1
	6-1-2	Testing the Camera .........................................................	6-2
	6-1-3	Testing the VTR ..............................................................	6-5
6-2	Maintenance ............................................................................		6-10
	6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads .............................................		6-10
	6-2-2	Cleaning the Viewfinder ...............................................	6-10
6-3	Operation Warnings ...............................................................		6-12

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Appendix

Specifications .....................................................................................	A-1
Video Camera Section ...............................................................	A-2
VTR Section ..............................................................................	A-5
Supplied Accessories .................................................................	A-8
Recommended Additional Equipment ......................................	A-8
Glossary ............................................................................................	A-11
Index ....................................................................................................	I-1

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1-1 Features

The DNW-7/7P series 1) Digital Camcorder combines a color video camera, which uses IT 2) type Power HAD 3) sensor CCDs 4), with a BETACAM SX series portable videocassette recorder. Its excellent image quality, sensitivity, portability, and dustand water-proof construction make it ideal as a camcorder for ENG 5) and EFP 6) in the same way the earlier BVW-300A/300AP. The introduction of a new method of processing digital signals improves the image quality even further and makes the camcorder far easier to use.

The DNW-90/90P/90WS/90WSP uses FIT 7) type Power HAD sensor CCDs.

The DNW-90WS/90WSP designed on the basis of the DNW-90/90P employs a switchable CCD, allowing you to switch between the conventional aspect ratio of 4:3 and a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. The DNW-9WS/9WSP is identical with the DNW-90WS/90WSP except that it uses IT type Power HAD sensor CCDs.

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1)The DNW-7/90/90WS/9WS is for the NTSC broadcast system. The DNW-7P/ 9P/90WSP/9WSP is for the PAL broadcast system. The descriptions given in this manual apply to both models, any differences being clearly noted in the text.

2)IT: Interline Transfer

3)Power HAD: Power Hole-Accumulated Diode

“Power HAD” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

4)CCD: Charge-Coupled Device

5)ENG: Electronic News Gathering

6)EFP: Electronic Field Production

7)FIT: Frame Interline Transfer

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Overview

1 1-1-1 Camera Features

The features of the DNW-7/7P/90/90P/90WS/90WSP/9WS/9WSP series camera are described below.

•Power HAD sensor CCDs ensure high sensitivity and high image quality.

•Digital signal processing has improved picture quality, stability, and reliability.

•A setup menu enables you to control features such as status displays, messages, and markers; to select values or functions; and to operate a setup card.

•A setup card (not supplied) makes it easy to replicate the recorder setup data appropriate to the shooting conditions, and ensures uniform shooting 1).

•Use of a built-in sophisticated electronic shutter, which has selectable modes, Clear Scan 2), Extended Clear Scan (for DNW-90/90P/90WS/ 90WSP only) and Super Enhanced Vertical Definition, ensures shooting with little or no blurring.

•Selectable video gain ensures a noise-free image.

•A simple switch operation enables automatic adjustment of the black set, black balance, and white balance. Memory functions make it easy to replicate the settings appropriate for the lighting conditions.

•The ATW 3) function automatically adjusts the white balance for the varying lighting conditions during shooting.

•The “TruEye” 4) process is used to ensure naturally colored pictures even when shooting very bright subjects.

•The video gain can be boosted to 42dB instantly using the TURBO GAIN button.

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1)The data saved in the setup card for the DNW-7/7P/90/90P/90WS/90WSP/9WS/ 9WSP is not interchangeable with the data saved in setup cards for other camcorders.

2)Clear Scan: “Clear Scan” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

3)ATW: Auto Tracing White balance

4)“TruEye”: TruEye is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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• The DynaLatitude1) function enables detailed adjustment of contrast		1
control in each pixel in accordance with a histogram of luminance
signal levels. Useful in shooting scenes which contain both dark and
bright spots.

•A high-performance viewfinder is adjustable forward, backward and sideways, and has full auxiliary equipment.

•Character display functions on the viewfinder indicate switch settings, black and white balance adjustment, and warnings.

•Warning indicators and sound inform you of VTR faults, end of tape, low battery, etc.

•The camcorder is provided with a filter disk for adjusting the filter setting to the shooting conditions.

•Fine adjustment of the reference value for automatic iris control is provided.

•The iris of the lens automatically closes during automatic black balance adjustment and during operation of the built-in saw-tooth waveform generator.

•A built-in circuit produces a color bar signal for easy adjustment of the color monitor. An SNG bar signal is also provided for SNG 2) uplink purposes.

•A super-cardioid directional microphone with an external power supply system is supplied. Other types of microphones can also be connected.

•By connecting the BVF-VC10W Color Viewfinder (not supplied), you can check both the camera image and a playback image in color.

•The RM-P9 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) controls some of the camera functions.

•By connecting the CA-701 Camera Adaptor (not supplied), you can record serial digital interface (SDI) signals.

•By connecting the CA-702 Camera Adaptor (not supplied), you can record external analog video signals or serial digital interface (SDI) signals.

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1)“DynaLatitude”: “DynaLatitude” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

2)SNG: Satellite News Gathering

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1 1-1-2 VTR Features

The VTR features of this camcorder are described below.

•Using the Betacam SX format, it provides picture quality as good as or better than the Betacam SP format. It supports nonlinear editing and high-speed transfer, while offering digital audio capability.

•Use of low-cost Betacam SX tapes leads to lower running costs.

•The shooting date and time, camera ID, cassette number and other information can be recorded on the tape as shot data.

•It is possible to record recording start markers and good shot markers on the tape while shooting, and search automatically for required cuts when editing.

•It is possible to automatically rewind and review the last few seconds of the recording on the tape for a quick check immediately after shooting.

•No playback adaptor is needed to see the color playback image.

•The five times normal speed search function provides quick positioning of the tape.

•Both LTC 1) and VITC 2) recordings can be made, as can LTC playback.

•In addition to the two audio output channels, by using the CA-701 Camera Adaptor (not supplied), four audio channels can be input.

•By connecting the CA-701 Camera Adaptor (not supplied), you can output serial digital interface (SDI) signals.

•The built-in time code generator is synchronized with an external generator.

•A lithium battery is the back-up power supply for the time code generator enabling the time code to be held for about 5 years without charging the camcorder power supply.

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1)LTC: Longitudinal Time Code

2)VITC: Vertical Interval Time Code

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• Optional long-life battery packs are available.		1
• Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button
on the lens ensures recording continuity from the very next frame.
• A slot-in UHF portable tuner (WRR-855A, not supplied) can be
attached.
• By connecting the VA-DN1 Camcorder Interface Adaptor (not
supplied) to the 6-pin REMOTE connector, you can control some of
the VTR functions from a 9-pin remote control device.

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1-2 Example of System

Configuration

1

The diagram below shows a typical configuration of the camcorder for ENG and EFP.

For more information about connections of the additional equipment and accessories, see Chapter 5, as well as the operation manuals for the connected equipment.

Video monitor

	Color playback			Color image check
				while shooting
	Video monitor				Video monitor
	Field pickup unit

Fog-proof filter (Part No. 1-547- 341-11)

RM-P9

Remote Control Unit

VA-DN1 Camcorder

Interface Adaptor

BVR-3

Remote Control Unit

BKW-401 Viewfinder

Rotation Bracket

BVF-VC10W

Color Viewfinder

CA-701/702/ 702P/755/755P Camera Adaptor

BSC-1

Setup Card

a) For more information, see “Viewfinder and related equipment” (page A-9).

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		Lens assembly a)					Sound signal equipment
		(−2.8 D to +2.0 D)
							External microphone C-74, etc.
		(Part No. A-8262-537-A)
		Lens assembly a)
							CAC-12 Microphone Holder
		(−3.6 D to −0.8 D)
		(Part No. A-8262-538-A)
		Lens assembly a)					Audio equipment
		(−3.6 D to +0.4 D)
							WRR-855A UHF Synthesized
		(Part No. A-8267-737-A)
							Tuner Unit
		Lens assembly a)
(3 ×			magnification)
							WRR-28H/28M/28L/810A/ 860A
		(−3.6 D to +0.4 D)
		(Part No. A-8314-798-A)					UHF Portable Tuner
							CCXA-53 Audio Cable
Power source
				Battery
AC
							BC-210/210CE/	BC-L100/
powerb)				BC-1WD/1WDCE
							410/410CE	L100CE Battery
				Battery Charger
							Battery Charger	Charger
AC-550/550CE
				NP-1B			BP-90A	BP-L60/L90
AC Adaptor
				Battery Pack			Battery Pack	Battery Pack
AC-DN1/DN2 AC Adaptor				DC-L1
b) 120 V AC or 220							DC-L90
				Battery Adaptor			Battery Adaptor
to 240 V AC

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1-3 Precautions

1 Use and Storage

Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks

The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped.

After use

Always turn off the power.

Before storing the camcorder for a long period

Remove the battery pack.

Use and storage locations

Store in a ventilated place. Avoid using or storing the camcorder in the following places.

•Places subject to temperature extremes

•Damp places

•Places subject to severe vibration

•Near strong magnetic fields

•In direct sunlight or close to heaters for extended periods

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1-4 Using the CD-ROM

Manual

1

The supplied CD-ROM includes Operation Manuals for the DNW-7/90/ 90WS/9WS series of Digital Camcorder (English, Japanese, French, and German versions).

1-4-1 CD-ROM System Requirements

The following are required to access the supplied CD-ROM 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.

1-4-2 Preparations

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

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1 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

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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.

•Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator Version 4.0 or higher

•Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4.0 or higher

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1-4-3 To Read the CD-ROM Manual

1

To read the operation manual contained in the CD-ROM disc, do the following.

1

2

Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD 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.

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. You can purchase a new CD-ROM disc to replace one that has been lost or damaged.

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2-1	Power Supply
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		2
	4	3

Power supply functions

1 Battery attachment

Attach a BP-L60/L90 Battery Pack, a DC-L1 Battery Adaptor for loading an NP-1B Battery Pack, or a DC-L90 Battery Adaptor for loading a BP-90A Battery Pack.

Furthermore, by attaching an AC-DN1/DN2 AC Adaptor you can operate the camcorder from AC power.

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

Connect an AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor with the DC output cable supplied with the adaptor.

To use an external battery, connect its DC output cable to the DC IN connector.

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Controls and Parts of Functions and Locations

		3 BREAKER button
		Excessive current in the internal circuitry, whatever the cause, will trip
		the internal circuit breaker, automatically cutting off the power. If the
	2
		breaker trips, consult your Sony service personnel.

4 POWER switch

This switch turns the main power supply on and off.

5 LIGHT switch

This selects the way in which a video light connected to the LIGHT connector is switched on and off.

AUTO: When the video light switch is turned on, starting recording with the VTR turns on the light.

MANUAL: The video light switch controls the light, turning it on and off manually.

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2-2	Accessory Attachments
	1	2		2
			3
			4
			5
			6
	9	8	7
		Lens cable clamps

Accessory attachments

1 Shoulder strap posts

Attach the supplied shoulder strap to these posts.

2 Light shoe

Attach a video light, etc. to this shoe.

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3 LIGHT connector

Connect the cable of a video light attached to the light shoe. The maximum power consumption allowable for the video light is 30 W.

2 4 Lens mount

This is a special bayonet type lens mount.

5 Lens locking lever

After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate the lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens in position.

6 Lens mount cap

Remove this cap by pushing up on the lens locking lever. For protection from dust, always insert this cap when no lens is mounted.

7 Tripod mount

Fit the supplied tripod adaptor to mount the camcorder on a tripod.

8 LENS connector (12-pin)

Fit the lens cable to this connector. Contact your Sony representative for more information about the lens you are using.

9 Shoulder pad

You can move the shoulder pad forwards or backwards by loosening the two screws. Do this to ensure the best balance when shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder.

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2-3 Audio Functions

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1

2

3

Audio functions (1)

1 Microphone

This is a super-cardioid directional microphone with an external power supply system. You can use it as an interview microphone by connecting it to an extension cable (not supplied).

2 MIC IN (microphone input) connector (XLR type, 3-pin, female)

The supplied microphone connects to this connector. By using an extension cable (not supplied), you can connect a microphone other than the supplied one as long as it is provided with an external power supply system. The connector supplies power (+48 V) to the microphone.

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3 MIC (microphone) AUDIO LEVEL control

If one or both of the AUDIO IN switches are set to FRONT, you can adjust the recording level of the microphone.

2 When AUDIO is set to ON in the VF DISPLAY 2/2 page of the setup menu and the viewfinder DISPLAY switch is set to ON, adjust the channel-1 audio level, watching the indication in the viewfinder.

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