Sony DVW-700P, DVW-700WSP, DVW-700, DVW-700WS User Manual

DIGITAL BETACAM CAMCORDER

DVW-700
DVW-700P
DVW-700WS
DVW-700WSP

Digital 1000

OPERATION MANUAL English
1st Edition (Revised 2)

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.

LITHIUM BATTERY

Should only be changed by technical personnel.
There is a risk of explosion if handled improperly.

LITIUMBATTERI

Bör endast bytas av servicepersonal. Explosionsfara vid
felaktig hantering.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare
Udskiftning må kun foretages af en sagkyndig, og
som beskrevet i servicemanualen.

For the customers in 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 Canada

This apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio
noise emissions set out in Radio Interference
Regulations.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Features .....................................................................................1-1

1-1-1 Camera Features ..............................................................1-1

1-1-2 VTR Features ..................................................................1-3

1-2 Example of System Configuration ..........................................1-4

1-3 Precautions ................................................................................1-6

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 Record / Playback Functions .........................2-15

2-5 Setup Menu Operating Section .............................................2-27

2-6 Time Code System ..................................................................2-29

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

3-3 Checking the Recording — Playback ...................................3-12

3-3-1 Checking the Last Few Seconds of the Recording —

Recording Review .........................................................3-12

3-3-2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor —

Playback in Color ..........................................................3-13

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for

Recording

4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance............4-1

4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance ...........................................4-2

4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance .......................................... 4-6

4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter ...............................................4-12

4-2-1 Shutter Modes ...............................................................4-12

4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed..........................4-14

4-3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris

Adjustment ..............................................................................4-20

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 VITC ................................ 4-29

4-5-4 Synchronizing the Time Code ....................................... 4-31

4-6 Setup Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen ...................4-36

4-6-1 Setup Menu Configuration ............................................4-36

4-6-2 Basic Use of the Setup Menu ........................................4-39

4-7 Indicators in the Viewfinder..................................................4-44

4-7-1 Layout of Indicators in the Viewfinder .........................4-44

4-7-2 Setting the Indicator................................................4-46

4-8 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen .............................4-49

4-8-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder

Screen ............................................................................4-50

4-8-2 Selecting the Display Items ........................................... 4-54

4-8-3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment

Progress Messages ........................................................4-57

4-8-4 Setting the Marker Display ...........................................4-59

4-8-5 Setting the Camera ID ...................................................4-61

4-9 Adjustments and Settings From the Setup Menu................4-66

4-9-1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values ................................4-67

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4-9-2 Selecting the Functions .................................................4-69

4-9-3 Selecting the Test Output ..............................................4-72

4-9-4 Selecting the Aspect Ratio (DVW-700WS / 700WSP

Only) ............................................................................. 4-74

4-10 Using the Setup Card .............................................................4-78

4-10-1Handling the Setup Card ...............................................4-78

4-10-2Using Data on the Setup Card .......................................4-80

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 / 1A Battery Pack .................................5-4

5-1-3 Using a BP-90A / 90 Battery Pack .................................. 5-6

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 Intelligent Battery System and

Ultralight System ............................................................ 5-9

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 ................. 5-13

5-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder .............................................5-14

5-2-4 Detaching the Eyepiece .................................................5-16

5-3 Mounting the Lens..................................................................5-18

5-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length ....................................... 5-19

5-5 Audio Input System ................................................................5-21

5-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone....................................5-21

5-5-2 Using an External Microphone .....................................5-24

5-5-3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless

Microphone System) ..................................................... 5-29

5-5-4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment .....................5-33

5-6 Tripod Mounting ....................................................................5-34

5-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ................................................ 5-36

5-8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ....................................5-38

5-9 Putting On the Rain Cover ....................................................5-39

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5-10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit ................................... 5-42

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 ..............................................................6-6

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

Appendix

Specifications......................................................................................A-1

Video Camera Section ...............................................................A-2

VTR Section ..............................................................................A-4

Supplied Accessories .................................................................A-7

Recommended Additional Equipment.......................................A-7

Glossary ............................................................................................A-10

Index.....................................................................................................I-1

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1-1 Features

The DVW-700 series 1) Digital BETACAM Camcorder combines a color
video camera, which uses FIT 2) type Hyper HAD
with a Digital BETACAM series portable videocassette recorder. Its
excellent image quality, sensitivity, portability, and dust- and water­proof construction make it ideal as a camcorder for ENG 5) and EFP 6) in
the same way as its predecessor, the BVW-400 / 400P. 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 DVW-700WS / 700WSP combine the basic design of its predecesor,
the DVW-700 / 700P, with a new switchable CCD that allows you to
select between a conventional ratio aspect of 4:3 and a wide screen ratio
aspect of 16:9.

3)

1000 sensor CCDs 4),

1-1-1 Camera Features

The features of the DVW-700 series camera are described below.

• FIT-type Hyper HAD sensor CCDs ensure the very best possible 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 makes it easy to replicate the recorder setup data
appropriate to the shooting conditions, and ensures uniform shooting.

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1) The DVW-700 / 700WS are for the NTSC broadcast system. The DVW-700P /

700WSP are for the PAL broadcast system. The descriptions given in this
manual apply to both models, any differences being clearly noted in the text.

2) FIT : Frame Interline Transfer

3) Hyper HAD : Hyper Hole-Accumulated Diode

“Hyper HAD” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

4) CCD : Charge-Coupled Device

5) ENG : Electronic News Gathering

6) EFP : Electronic Field Production

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Overview

Chapter 1 Overview 1-1

• Use of a built-in sophisticated electronic shutter, which has selectable

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modes, Clear Scan 1), Extended Clear Scan, 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.

• Automatic shading adjustment.

• 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.

• A standard double-layer filter disc is provided to select the filter most
suitable for the brightness of the subject.

• 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.

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

• A remote control unit controls some of the camera functions.

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

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1-1-2 VTR Features

The VTR features of the DVW-700 series are described below.

• Digital BETACAM format gives improved signal-to-noise ratio,
frequency bandwidth, waveform characteristics, and detail playback
characteristics to ensure higher video and audio quality.

• After the last few seconds of recording, the VTR automatically rewinds
and then plays back by pressing the RET button on the lens. This
function enables a quick check of the recording.

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

• The 5 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.

• 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.

• Optional long-life battery packs are available.

• Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button
on the lens ensures recording continuity from the very next frame.

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1) LTC : Longitudinal Time Code

2) VITC : Vertical Interval Time Code

Chapter 1 Overview 1-3

1-2 Example of System

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Configuration

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

Video monitor

Field pickup unit

Lens assembly
(−2.8 D to +2.0 D)
(Part No. A-8262-537-A)
Lens assembly
(−3.6 D to −0.8 D)
(Part No. A-8262-538-A)
Lens assembly
(−3.6 D to +0.4 D)
(Part No. A-8267-737-A)
Lens assembly
(3 × magnification)
(−3.6 D to +0.4 D)
(Part No. A-8314-798-A)

RM-P9
Remote Control Unit

a) For more information, see “Viewfinder and related equipment” (page A-8).

Color image check
while shooting

Video monitor

a)

a)

a)

a)

BKW-401 Viewfinder
Rotation Bracket

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Left-eye shooting
viewfinder slide guide
(Part No. A-8262-535-A)

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

Power source

AC

b)

power

AC-550 / 550CE
AC Adaptor

b) 120 V AC or 220

to 240 V AC

Battery

BC-1WD
Battery Charger

NP-1B / 1A
Battery Pack

DC-L1
Battery Adaptor

Sound signal source

External microphone
C-74, etc.

CAC-12
Microphone Holder

Audio equipment

WRR-28H / 28M / 28L /
810A / 860A
UHF Portable Tuner

BC-210 / 210CE /
410 / 410CE
Battery Charger

BP-90A / 90
Battery Pack

DC-L90
Battery Adaptor

BC-L100 /
L100CE Battery
Charger

BP-L60 / L90
Battery Pack

Chapter 1 Overview 1-5

1-3 Precautions

Use and Storage

1

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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2-1 Power Supply

Power supply functions

1 Battery attachment

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

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Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

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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3 BREAKER button

Excessive current in the internal circuitry, whatever the cause, will trip
the internal circuit breaker, automatically cutting off the power. After
checking that the problem has been corrected, press this button. The

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power should come on again.

4 POWER switch

This switch turns the main power supply on and off.

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2-2 Accessory Attachments

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 Lens mount

This is a special bayonet type lens mount.

4 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.

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5 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.

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6 Tripod mount

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

7 LENS connector (12-pin)

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

8 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

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).

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2 AUDIO IND (audio channel-1 recording level indicator) switch

This switch determines whether the recording level of audio channel-1 is
displayed on the viewfinder screen.

ON : The recording level is displayed.
OFF : The recording level is not displayed.

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3 MIC IN (microphone input) connector (mini 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

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the supplied one as long as it is a super cardioid microphone with an
external power supply system. The connector supplies power (+48 V) to
the microphone.

4 MIC (microphone) AUDIO LEVEL control

If the AUDIO IN switches are both set to FRONT, you can adjust the
recording level of the microphone.
If the AUDIO IND switch is set to ON, you can watch the audio level
display in the viewfinder while adjusting the level.

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Audio functions (2)

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5 AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 / CH-2 (audio channel 1 and channel 2

recording level) controls

These controls adjust the audio level of channels 1 and 2 when you set
the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 / CH-2 switches to MAN.

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6 AUDIO SELECT CH-1 / CH-2 (audio channel-1 and channel-2

select) switches

These switches set the audio level adjustment for channels 1 and 2 to
MANUAL or AUTO.

7 AUDIO IN (audio input) switches

These switches select the audio input signals for audio channels 1 and 2.
The input signal source is either:

FRONT : The input signal source is the MIC IN connector.
REAR : The input signal source is the AUDIO IN CH-1 / CH-2

connectors.

8 CUE IN (cue track input) switch

This switch selects the input signals for recording the cue track.

CH-1 : Channel 1 input signal
MIX : Mixed input signal of channels 1 and 2
CH-2 : Channel 2 input signal

9 AUDIO OUT (audio output) connector (XLR type, 3-pin, male)

This connector outputs the sound selected by the MONITOR switch.

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0 AUDIO IN CH-1 / CH-2 (audio channel 1 and channel 2 input)

connectors (XLR type, 3-pin, female) and LINE / MIC / +48 V
ON (line input / microphone input / external power supply +48 V
on) selectors

These are the audio input connectors for channels 1 and 2, to which you
can connect a microphone or other audio sources.
The LINE / MIC / +48 V ON selectors select the audio input signal
source connected to these connectors, as follows:

LINE : Line input audio equipment
MIC : A microphone with internal batteries
+48 V ON : A microphone with an external power supply system

!¡ DC OUT (DC power output) connector

This connector supplies power for a WRR-28H / 28M / 28L / 860A UHF
Portable Tuner (not supplied). Do not connect anything other than a UHF
portable tuner to this connector.

Note

The type of UHF portable tuner which can be connected depends on the
country where the camcorder is used.

For more information, consult your Sony representative.

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Audio functions (3)

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!™ ALARM volume control

This control adjusts the speaker or earphone alarm volume. At the
minimum position, no sound can be heard.

Minimum Maximum

ALARM volume control

You can adjust the internal volume control so that the alarm is audible
even at the minimum setting of the ALARM volume control.

Refer to the Maintenance Manual for more information.

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!£ MONITOR volume control

This control adjusts the speaker or earphone sound volume, excluding
the alarm sound. At the minimum position, no sound can be heard.

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Minimum Maximum

MONITOR volume control

!¢ MONITOR (audio channels select) switch

This switch selects the audio output to the speaker or earphone.

CH-1 : Audio channel 1
MIX : Mixed sound of channels 1 and 2
CH-2 : Audio channel 2

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Audio functions (4)

!∞ Built-in speaker

During recording, the speaker can be used for monitoring the E-E sound 1),
and during playback for monitoring one or both audio channels. The
speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings.
If an earphone is plugged into the EARPHONE jack, the speaker sound
is automatically cut off.

See Section 6-3 “Operation Warnings” (page 6-12) for information about alarms.

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1) E-E sound (Electric to Electric sound)

The term E-E sound refers to an audio signal that has passed through the
amplifier, but has not been recorded on the tape. In other words, you can directly
monitor the recording input signal, as opposed to the simultaneous playback
(output) signal.

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!§ EARPHONE jack

Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in
speaker, and you hear the alarms about the camcorder’s operation and
status through the earphone.

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2-4 Shooting and Record /

Playback Functions

Eyecup

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Shooting and record / playback functions (1)

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-15

1 Viewfinder

The viewfinder lets you view the camera image in black and white while
shooting the picture and also see the playback picture from the VTR. It
also displays various warnings and other information, a zebra pattern 1),

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safety zone marker 2), and center marker 3).

2 BRIGHT (brightness) control

This control adjusts the picture brightness on the viewfinder screen. It
has no effect on the camera output signal.

3 CONTRAST control

This control adjusts the picture contrast on the viewfinder screen. It has
no effect on the camera output signal.

4 PEAKING control

This control adjusts the sharpness of the picture on the viewfinder screen
to make focusing easier. It has no effect on the camera output signal.

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1) Zebra pattern

The zebra pattern aids in manual iris adjustment by indicating areas of the
picture where the video level is approximately 70 % IRE (for the DVW-700 /
700WS) or 490 mV (for the DVW-700P / 700WSP).

2) Safety zone marker

The safety zone marker is a rectangle indicating the effective picture area which
is equivalent to 80 % or 90 % (the factory setting) of the entire viewfinder
screen area. A setup menu lets you change the effective picture area from 90 %
to 80 %.

For more information, see Section 4-8-4 “Setting the Marker Display” (page 4-

59).

3) Center marker

The center marker indicates the center of the picture with a crosshair.

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5 ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

This switch controls the zebra pattern on the viewfinder screen.

ON : The zebra pattern is displayed and stays.
OFF : No zebra pattern is displayed.
MOMENT : The zebra pattern is displayed and stays for a few seconds.

The zebra pattern display is factory set to indicate picture areas where
the video level is approximately 70 % IRE (for the DVW-700 /
700WS) or 490 mV (for the DVW-700P / 700WSP).
Note that a setup menu can be used to set it to simultaneously indicate
areas of 100 % IRE (for the DVW-700 / 700WS) and above, or 700
mV (for the DVW-700P / 700WSP) and above.

For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

6 Diopter adjustment ring

Use this ring to adjust the viewfinder image for your vision.

7 Viewfinder left-right positioning ring

Use this ring to move the viewfinder sideways.

8 Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever

Use this lever to move the viewfinder forward or backward.

9 Cameraman tally indicator

This indicator lights while the camcorder is operating.
Slide the window open when you shoot, keeping your eye away from the
viewfinder.

0 Viewfinder stopper

Pull this stopper up to detach the viewfinder from the camera.

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Shooting and record / playback functions (2)

!¡ FILTER selector

This selector is a two-part knob that selects the most appropriate filter to
match the light source. The outer ring selects the color temperature of the
CC filter, and the inner knob selects the type of ND filter. Note that if the
display mode is set to 3 when this selector is adjusted, the new setting
will be indicated on the setting change / adjustment progress message
display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds (e.g. : ND : 3
CC : D).

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The relationships between the selector settings and filter selections as
well as examples of filters for different shooting conditions are given
below.

Outer filter ring setting and CC filter

Outer filter ring setting CC filter

A Cross filter
B 3200 K
C 4300 K
D 6300 K
a) A special-effects filter that generates a highlighted dazzle.

Inner filter knob setting and ND filter

Inner filter knob setting ND filter

1 Straight through
2 1/4 ND
3 1/16 ND
4 1/64 ND

Examples of shooting conditions and appropriate filters

Shooting condition

Sunrise and sunset;
inside studio

Clear skies

Cloudy or raining

Very bright conditions,
such as on snow, at
high altitudes, or at the
seashore

CC filter

B (3200 K)

C (4300 K) or
D (6300 K)

D (6300 K)

C (4300 K) or
D (6300 K)

a)

ND filter

1 (straight through)

2 (1/4 ND) or
3 (1/16 ND)

1 (straight through) or
2 (1/4 ND)

3 (1/16 ND) or
4 (1/64 ND)

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!™ WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch

This switch determines the source of white balance settings.
PRST (preset) : Adjusts the color temperature corresponding to the

position of the outer filter ring. Use the PRST setting when you have

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no time to adjust the white balance.

A or B : When the AUTO W / B BAL switch is pushed to WHT, the

white balance is automatically adjusted according to the current
position of the outer filter ring, and the adjusted value is stored in
either memory A or memory B. (There are two memories for each
filter, so a total of eight adjustments can be stored.) When the two-part
FILTER selector is in the same position as at when the WHITE BAL
switch was adjusted, the stored value is called from memory, and the

camcorder automatically adjusts itself to that value.
Note that if the display mode is set to 3 when this switch is adjusted, the
new setting will be indicated on the setting change / adjustment progress
message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds (e.g.
WHITE = A CH).

!£ OUTPUT / DCC (output signal / dynamic contrast control)

selector

This selector switches the video signal that is output to the VTR,
viewfinder, and video monitor, between the color bar signal and the
camera output. It also switches DCC 1) on and off when output from the
camera is selected.

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1) DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control)

Against a very bright background with the iris opening adjusted to the subject,

objects in the background will be lost in the glare. The DCC function will

restore much of the lost detail and is particularly effective in the following cases.

• Shooting a subject against a bright sky

• Shooting a subject indoors, against a background through a window

• Any high contrast scenes

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BARS, DCC OFF

An SMPTE type (for the DVW-700) or EBU
type (for the DVW-700P) color bar signal is
output and the DCC circuit does not
operate. For example, use the setting for
the following purposes.

• Adjusting the video monitor

• Recording the color bar signal

CAM, DCC OFF

The video signal from the camera
is output and the DCC circuit does
not operate.

CAM, DCC ON

The video signal from the camera
is output and the DCC circuit
operates.

OUTPUT / DCC selector

!¢ GAIN selector

This selector switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the
lighting conditions during shooting. The gains corresponding to the L,
M, and H settings are selected from the setup menu before use. The
factory settings are L = 0 dB, M = 9 dB, and H = 18 dB.
Note that if the display mode is set to 3 when this selector is adjusted, the
new setting will be indicated on the setting change / adjustment progress
message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds (e.g.
GAIN : 12 dB).

For information about setting the gain values, see Section 4-9-1 “Setting the GAIN
Selector Values” (page 4-67).

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!∞ AUTO W / B BAL (automatic white / black balance adjustment)

switch

This switch activates the adjustment functions of the white balance and
black balance.

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WHT : Automatic adjustment of the white balance. If the WHITE BAL

switch is set to A or B, the white balance setting is stored in the

corresponding memory.
BLK : Selects either of the following two functions.

• Automatic adjustment of the black set and the black balance. The
setting is stored in a separate memory.

• If this switch is held at BLK until the black balance adjustment ends,
black shading is automatically adjusted next.

!§ SHUTTER selector

Set this selector to ON to use the electronic shutter. Set it to SEL to
switch the shutter speed or mode setting within the range that has been
previously set from the setup menu.
Note that if the display mode is set to 2 or 3 when this selector is adjusted,
the new setting will be indicated on the setting change / adjustment
progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3
seconds (e.g. :SS : 1/250 or :ECS : 45.2 Hz).

For more information about the shutter speed and mode settings, see Section 4-2
“Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 4-12).

!¶ REMOTE (remote control) connector (6-pin)

Connect the RM-P9 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) to this connector.

Notes

• When the RM-P9 Remote Control Unit is connected, the setup menu is
displayed on the monitor, regardless of the internal board setting.

• The control function cannot be used for both the REMOTE and TEST
OUT connectors at the same time when signals are being generated at
both connectors. If these connectors are used at the same time, it may
not be possible to generate signals at standard levels.

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!• VIDEO OUT (video output) connector (BNC type)

This connector outputs a composite signal (standard level, 75-ohm
terminated) to the video monitor. If the video monitor is connected here,
you can monitor the picture being shot by the camcorder as well as the
picture recorded by the VTR. When synchronizing the time code of an
external VTR with that of the camcorder, connect this connector to the
video input connector of the external VTR.

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Shooting and playback / record functions (3)

!ª TEST OUT (test output) connector (BNC type)

This connector outputs the video signal (standard level, 75-ohm
terminated) for the video monitor. The output signal can be selected to
be a composite, R, G, or B. The factory setting is composite, and the
setting returns to composite whenever the power is switched on.
Depending on the internal board setting, the setup menu can be displayed
over the image on the monitor.

For information about the setting for test output, see Section 4-9-3 “Selecting the
Test Output” (page 4-72).

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Opening the cover

Press on the tab.

Shooting and record / playback functions (4)

@º VTR START button

Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. The
effect is exactly the same as that of the VTR button on the lens.

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@¡ VTR SAVE / STBY (VTR power saving / standby) switch

This switch controls the VTR power mode during pauses in recording
(REC PAUSE).
SAVE : Power saving mode. When you press the VTR START button,

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there is a short delay before recording starts, but power consumption
is less than in standby mode, and battery life is extended. When the
switch is set to SAVE, the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder
lights.

STBY : Standby mode. Recording starts as soon as you press the VTR

START button.

See Section 4-7-1 “Layout of Indicators in the Viewfinder” (page 4-44).

@™ EJECT (cassette eject) button

Press this button to eject or load a cassette.

@£ REW (rewind) button and indicator

Press this button to rewind the tape. The indicator lights during
rewinding.

@¢ F FWD (fast forward) button and indicator

Press this button to fast forward the tape. The indicator lights during fast
forward.

@∞ PLAY (playback) button and indicator

Press this button to view the recorded picture in the viewfinder or on a
color video monitor. The indicator lights during playback. The 5 times
normal speed search function is provided to make it far quicker to find a
desired location of the tape. Press the REW button or F FWD button
during playback to view the 5 times normal speed search picture.

@§ STOP button

Press this button to stop the tape.

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2-5 Setup Menu Operating

Section

Setup menu operating section

1 Setup card compartment

Open the cover and insert an accessory setup card into the slot (a card is
inserted when the camcorder is shipped from the factory), with the
“SONY” logo facing you.

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2 MENU ON / OFF / PAGE (menu display / paging) switch

This switch is used to display the setup menu on the viewfinder screen
and to page through the menu items.
ON : Displays the setup menu on the viewfinder screen, at the page

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which was on the screen when the previous menu access ended.(When
the menu is first used, the first page is displayed.)

OFF : Removes the setup menu from the viewfinder screen.
PAGE : Every time this switch is pushed down from the ON position,

the next page of the setup menu is displayed.

3 MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM (menu setting cancellation /

menu presetting / item selection) switch

This switch is used to select an item on the setup menu, cancel a setting,
or reset items to their initial (or preset) values.
CANCEL / PRST : When the switch is pushed up to this position, a

message is displayed to confirm whether the current settings are to be
canceled or to be reset to their initial values. Push this switch up a
second time to cancel or reset the settings.

ITEM : Every time the switch is pushed down to this position, the cursor

(arrow mark) in the page moves to the next item.

Note

Operation depends on the items displayed. Check the menu operation
that corresponds to the current item for details.

4 UP button

Each press of this button increments the setting of the currently selected
item of the setup menu by one, or turns on the selected function.

5 DOWN button

Each press of this button decrements the setting of the currently selected
item of the setup menu by one, or turns off the selected function.

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2-6 Time Code System

Time code functions (1)

1 GENLOCK IN (genlock input) connector (BNC type)

• This connector inputs a reference signal when the camera is to be
genlocked, or when the time code is to be synchronized with external
equipment.

• This connector also inputs a return video signal.

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2 TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC type)

To synchronize the time code with an external time code, connect the
reference time code input here.

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3 TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC type)

To synchronize the time code of an external VTR with that of the
camcorder, connect this connector to the time code input lock connector
of the external VTR.

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4 TEST OUT (output) connector

To synchronize the time code of an external VTR with that of the
camcorder, set the test output signal to composite video and connect this
connector to the video input connector of the external VTR.

For information about setting the test output, see Section 4-9-3 “Selecting the Test
Output” (page 4-72).

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Illustration : DVW-700 (for the NTSC broadcast system)

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Time code functions (2)

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5 HOLD (display hold) button

Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data displayed in the
counter display section. (The time code generator continues normal
operation.) Pressing this button again releases the hold. One use of this

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feature is to determine the exact time of a particular shot.

See Section 2-8 “Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel” (page 2-37) for
more information about the counter display.

6 RESET (counter reset) button

This button resets the time data displayed on the counter display section
to “00 : 00 : 00 : 00” and the user bit data to “00000000”.

7 DISPLAY switch

Depending on the settings of the F-RUN / R-RUN switch and the REAL
TIME switch, this switch selects data to display in the counter display
section, as follows:

CTL : CTL
TC : Time code
U-BIT : User bits

For more information, see “Time code displays” (page 2-39).

8 ADVANCE button

For setting the time code or user bits, each press of this button
increments the flashing digit selected by the SHIFT button.

9 SHIFT button

For setting the time code or user bits, this button selects the digit to be
changed. The selected digit flashes.

!º PRESET / REGEN (regeneration) switch

This switch determines whether the time code for a recording is made
continuous from the previous recording on the tape, or starts afresh.

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PRESET : Starts recording time code values on the tape from the

currently set value.

REGEN : Reads the existing time code on the tape, and sets the time

code starting value accordingly. Thus, even when there is an indefinite
break in recording, this setting ensures that time codes on the tape will
be continuous. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN / R-RUN
switch, in this position the camcorder is always in R-RUN mode.

!¡ F-RUN / R-RUN (free run / recording run) switch

This switch selects the operating mode of the internal time code
generator.
F-RUN : The time code advances regardless of whether the VTR is

operating. Use this position for setting the real-time time code or for
synchronizing the time code with an external time code.

SET : Set the switch to this position to set the time code or user bits.
R-RUN : The time code advances only during recording, making the

time code on the tape continuous.

For more information, see Section 4-5-1 “Setting the User Bits” (page 4-25), and
Section 4-5-2 “Setting the Time Code” (page 4-27).

!™ DF / NDF (drop frame / non-drop frame) switch (DVW-700 only)

This switch selects whether the time code advances in drop frame mode
or non-drop frame mode.

DF : Drop frame mode
NDF : Non-drop frame mode

!£ REAL TIME (time of the day) switch

This switch is used to select whether the real time is put into the VITC
user bits or to set the real time.

ON : The real time is put into the VITC user bits.
OFF : The real time is not put into the VITC user bits.
SET : Set the switch to this position to set the real time.

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2-7 Warnings and Indications

The camcorder gives visual information and warnings without your
having to look in the viewfinder.

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Warning and indication functions

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1 Tally indicator

Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW activates this indicator. The
indicator lights during recording on the VTR. It also provides the same
information as the REC indicator in the viewfinder: it comes on during
recording and flashes to indicate a problem.

2 TALLY switch

This switch controls the tally indicator, setting its brightness (HIGH or
LOW) or turning it off.

3 DIAG button

When the VTR section is in the stop mode, pressing this button puts the
camcorder into the self-diagnostic mode to test the display panel, camera
and VTR sections and give the test results.
Pressing this button again puts the camcorder back into the normal mode.

Refer to the Maintenance Manual for more information.

Caution

Do not press the DIAG button when the RM-P9 Remote Control Unit is
connected. Pressing the button with the RM-P9 connected will disturb
both the self-diagnostic and remote control functions. The only remedy
for this disturbance is to disconnect the RM-P9 and turn off the
camcorder POWER switch for a while.

4 Back tally indicator

This indicator functions exactly the same way as the front tally indicator
when the back tally switch is set to ON.

5 Back tally switch

This switch turns the back tally indicator on and off.

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6 WARNING indicator

This indicator lights up or flashes when there is a fault in the VTR.

See Section 6-3 “Operation Warnings” (page 6-12) for more information about the
relationships between the operation of the indicator and the meanings of the

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indications.

7 LIGHT switch

This switch turns the display panel illumination on and off.

8 Display panel

VTR error messages, battery status, tape status, audio level, time data,
and so forth are displayed on this panel.

For more information, see Section 2-8 “Warnings and Indications on the Display
Panel” (page 2-37).

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2-8 Warnings and Indications

on the Display Panel

Tape status, battery status and level indicators

Audio channel 1 level meter

Audio channel 2 level meter

Battery status indicator

Fully charged

Nearly dead : “BATT” flashes.
Dead (battery must be charged) :
“BATT” and “E” flash.

Tape status indicator

Full (at beginning)

Close to end : “TAPE” flashes.
End (tape must be replaced) :
“TAPE” and “E” flash.

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Tape status, battery status and level indicators

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VTR operation and status indicators

Lights in the self-diagnostic mode (testing

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Lights during playback.

Warning indicators

RF : Lights if the recording heads are clogged.
SERVO : Lights if the servo motor fails.
HUMID : Lights if condensation is on the drum.
SLACK : Lights if the tape is not winding properly.

For more information, see Section 6-3 “Operation Warnings” (page 6-12).

VTR operation and status indicators

Note

If the tape in the VTR is slacked, an error code appears in the display
section of the display panel.

For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

display panel, camera, and VTR).

For more information, see Section 6-3
“Operation Warnings” (page 6-12).

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Time code displays

Lights in playback mode.

Lights when VITC is selected
for the time code.

Lights in non-drop frame mode
(DVW-700 only).

Lights when the camcorder is synchronized
with an external time code.

Lights when the time code
generator is on hold.

Lights when the time code,
CTL, or real time is displayed.

Lights when the HOLD
button is pressed.

Time counter display : Shows the time code,
CTL, user bits, and real time.

The table on the next page lists the
details of the displayed items and
switch settings.

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Time code displays

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Relationships between the REAL TIME, F-RUN / R-RUN, and
DISPLAY switch settings and the time counter displays

The REAL TIME, F-RUN / R-RUN and DISPLAY switches, in that
order of priority, determine the value displayed by the time counter.

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Relationships between switch settings and the time counter displays

REAL TIME
switch setting

ON or OFF SET TC or CTL

SET Any Any Real time

F-RUN / R-RUN
switch setting

F-RUN or
R-RUN

DISPLAY
switch setting

U-BIT
CTL
TC
U-BIT

Item shown

Time code
User bits
CTL
Time code
User bits

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3-1 About Cassettes

This section describes the procedure for loading and unloading a
cassette.

See “Specifications” (page A-1) for information about the cassettes you can use in
the camcorder.

3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette

Loading a cassette

1 Turn on the POWER switch.

POWER switch

HUMID display
If the interior of the VTR section is damp, the HUMID indicator will light. If

this happens, wait until the indicator goes off before going on to step 2.

2 Press the EJECT button.

The cassette lid will open.

Cassette lid

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Recording and Playback

(Continued)

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-1

3 Insert the cassette until it clicks in place, then close the cassette lid.

Insert the cassette.

Window outward

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Checking the tape for slack

Pressing in the reels lightly, turn them gently with your fingers in the
directions shown below. If the reels will not move, there is no slack.

Checking the tape for slack

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Push and close
the cassette lid.

Unloading a cassette

With the power supply on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette
lid, then take out the cassette. If you are not going to insert another
cassette, close the cassette lid.
It is possible to take out the cassette and close the cassette lid unless the
battery voltage drops below about 9 V.

Unloading a cassette manually

If the battery voltage drops below about 9V, take out the cassette
manually as illustrated below.

Cassette lid

1 Turn the power off.
2 Open this rubber cover.
3 Pushing on the screw inside

with a screwdriver, turn the
screw counterclockwise
until the cassette lid opens.

Unloading a cassette manually

You need not to return the screw to its original position after taking out
the cassette. The cassette lid is not locked, but turning on the power
activates it normally again.

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3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure

The following procedure prevents cassettes from being recorded
inadvertently.

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Push the plug in.
To reuse the cassette, return
the plug to its original
position.

Preventing accidental erasure

3-2 Recording

3-2-1 Basic Procedure

This section describes the basic procedure for shooting and recording.
Before a shooting session, make the checks listed in Section 6-1 “Testing
the Camcorder Before Shooting” (page 6-1) to ensure that the camcorder
is functioning properly.

Turning on the camcorder and loading a cassette

Follow the procedure below.

Basic procedure for shooting : from power supply to cassette loading

1 Load a fully charged battery pack.
2 Set the POWER switch to ON. Check that the HUMID indicator

does not appear and that the BATT indicator shows at least five
segments. When using a BP-L60 / L90 battery pack, check that the
four LED indicator segments on the battery pack are lit.

• If the HUMID indicator appears, wait until it disappears.

• If the BATT indicator does not show at least five segments,
replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

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3 Check that there are no cables or other obstructions blocking the

cassette lid, then press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid.

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(Continued)

4 After checking the points below load the cassette, and close the

cassette lid.

• The cassette is not set to write-protected.

• There is no slack in the tape.

Basic procedure for shooting : from adjusting the

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black balance and white balance to stopping recording

After turning on the power and loading a cassette, set the switches and
selectors as shown below and begin operation.

Iris : Automatic

AUDIO IND : ON

AUDIO SELECT
CH-1 / CH-2 : AUTO

Zoom :
Automatic

GAIN : Set as
low as possible.

Switch and selector settings before shooting

OUTPUT / DCC :
CAM, DCC ON

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F-RUN / R-RUN :
F-RUN or R-RUN
(set as needed)

Shooting

Follow the procedure below.

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Basic procedure for shooting : from adjusting the black balance and

white balance to stopping recording

1 Push the AUTO W / B BAL switch to BLK to adjust the black

balance.

2 Select the CC/ND filter to match the lighting conditions, and adjust

the white balance.

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When the black balance and white balance settings are already
in memory:

Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.

When the white balance setting is not in memory and you do not
have enough time to adjust the white balance:

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Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST, then set the FILTER selector
to B for an automatic white balance setting for 3200 K, to C for
4300 K, or to D for 6300 K.

For more information, see Section 4-1-2 “Adjusting the White Balance” (page
4-6).

3 Aim the camera at the object, and adjust the focus and zoom.
4 If necessary, set the electronic shutter for an appropriate mode and

speed.

For more information, see Section 4-2 “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page
4-12).

5 To start recording, press the VTR START button or the VTR button

on the lens.

During recording, the REC indicator in the viewfinder goes on.
Perform zooming and focus control, if necessary.

6 To stop recording, press the VTR START button or the VTR button

on the lens again.

The REC indicator goes off.

Cassette control buttons

During recording, the cassette control buttons (EJECT, REW, F FWD,
PLAY, STOP) have no effect.

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3-2-2 Continuous Recording

If the camcorder is in the recording pause mode, simply pressing the
VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens
continues recording at exactly the next frame.
In other cases, you first need to position the tape at an appropriate point.

When the camcorder is in the recording pause mode

Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on
the lens positions the tape at the appropriate point automatically.
However, the time taken before recording starts depends on the setting of
the VTR SAVE / STBY switch.

• If the VTR SAVE / STBY switch is in the SAVE position, it takes
about 4 seconds before recording starts.

• If the VTR SAVE / STBY switch is in the STBY position, recording
starts immediately. However, just after the switch position is changed
from SAVE to STBY, it takes about 4 seconds before recording starts.

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If you turn off the power during a recording pause

Follow the procedure below to continue recording.

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Continuous recording after turning off the power during a recording pause

1 Turn on the power again.
2 Press the RET button on the lens. (Make sure that CAM RET. is set

to OFF on the FUNCTION 2 / 2 page of the setup menu. For more
information, see Section 4-9-2 “Selecting the Functions” (page 4-

69).)

The camcorder positions the tape at the appropriate point. Note,
however, that this function works only for continuously recorded
material or consecutively joined segments totaling at least 4 seconds
in length.

3 Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button

on the lens to start recording.

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Continuous recording in other cases

After rewinding or fast forward, after removing the cassette, or on a tape
that has been partially recorded, you can obtain a continuous recording
by following the procedure below.

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Continuous recording after rewinding or fast forward, after removing the

cassette, or on a tape that has been partly recorded

1 Looking in the viewfinder, press the PLAY button to start playback.
2 Press the STOP button at the desired point to begin recording. To

continue from the end of recording already on the tape, press the
STOP button immediately after the end of the previous recording
(within 0.5 seconds).

3 Press the RET button on the lens. (Make sure that CAM RET. is set

to OFF on the FUNCTION 2 / 2 page of the setup menu. For more
information, see Section 4-9-2 “Selecting the Functions” (page 4-

69).)

The tape will rewind and will be positioned at the desired point to
continue recording in about 7 seconds.

4 Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button

on the lens to start recording.

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3-3 Checking the Recording

— Playback

By pressing the PLAY button, you can review any length of the
recording in the viewfinder in black and white. There are two other ways
to review the recording.

• Recording review : You can see the last few seconds of the recording

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in the viewfinder in black and white.

• Color playback : You can see the recording in color on a color video

monitor without the need for any external adaptor.

You can also view the picture by pressing the REW button or F FWD
button during playback.

See Section 2-3 “Audio Functions” (page 2-5), for information about the switches
and controls used to select the audio output signal and to adjust the audio level.

3-3-1 Checking the Last Few Seconds of the

Recording — Recording Review

If you press the RET button on the lens while recording is paused, the
last few seconds of the tape is automatically rewound, and that segment
is played back on the viewfinder screen. Use this function to check
whether recording went smoothly. If you hold the RET button down
longer, at most 10 seconds of the tape is rewound and played back.
After playback, the camcorder is ready to start recording again.

Set CAM RET. to OFF on the FUNCTION 2 / 2 page of the setup menu
when inputting a return video signal to the GENLOCK IN connector.

For information about setting the CAM RET. function, see Section 4-9-2 “Selecting
the Functions” (page 4-69).

Note

The recording review function only works if the recording you have
made is at least 2 seconds long.

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3-3-2 Checking the Recording on the Color

Video Monitor — Playback in Color

Connect a color video monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector of the
camcorder, and press the PLAY button.

DVW-700 series VIDEO OUT

Color playback

Color video monitor

Video input connector

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4-1 Adjusting the Black

Balance and the White
Balance

Conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance
be adjusted.

The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases.

• When the camcorder is first used

• When the camcorder has not been used for a long time

• When the camcorder is used under conditions in which the surrounding
temperature has changed greatly

• When the GAIN selector values have been changed

The black balance adjustment is usually not required if the camcorder
has been switched on.

Always readjust the white balance when the lighting conditions change.

If the black balance or white balance adjustment is started when the
display mode is set to 2 or 3, messages that report on the adjustment
progress and results are displayed on the viewfinder screen. Change the
display mode to 1 to suppress these messages.

For information about setting the display mode, see Section 4-8-3 “Display Mode
and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Messages” (page 4-57).

Note

The black balance and white balance cannot be adjusted while the setup
menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. Always set the MENU ON /
OFF / PAGE switch to OFF before starting these adjustments.

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Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-1

4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance

In automatic black balance mode, the black balance is adjusted after the
black set is adjusted. The black shading can also be adjusted afterwards.
Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu.

Refer to the Maintenance Manual for information about manual black balance
adjustment.

Follow the procedure below to adjust the black balance.

1 Set the switches as follows:

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GAIN : Set as low as possible.

If you change the setting of the GAIN selector, a message reporting
the set position appears in the setting change and adjustment
progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3
seconds (in display mode 3).

OUTPUT / DCC : CAM

MENU ON / OFF / PAGE : OFF

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2 Push the AUTO W / B BAL switch to BLK, and release the switch.

AUTO W / B BAL switch

The switch returns to the center position, and the adjustment is
completed.

During adjustment, the following messages are displayed on the
viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3).

The messages change in the following
sequence : -BLACK SET- →

-BLACK BAL- 1) → -CHECK-

Message during adjustment

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1) If the existing black balance adjustment is satisfactory, the message “BLACK

BAL” may not appear, that is, the automatic black balance adjustment may be
omitted to save time.

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(Continued)

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The black balance adjustment ends in a few seconds with the
message “BLACK : OK,” and the adjustment setting is
automatically stored in memory.

Notes

• During the black balance adjustment, the iris is automatically closed.

• During the black balance adjustment, the gain selection circuit is
automatically activated so you may see flickering on the viewfinder
screen, but this is not a fault.

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Black shading adjustment

The camcorder can be set so that it adjusts the black shading after the
black balance adjustment is completed.

1 Set the switches as shown in step 1 on page 4-2.
2 Push the AUTO W / B BAL switch to BLK, and hold it there.

The black balance is adjusted and the message “-BLACK SET-” and
“-BLACK BAL-” appear in sequence on the viewfinder screen.

The black shading compensation is immediately adjusted, and the
message changes to “-SHADING-”. Release the AUTO W / B BAL
switch after this message appears.

At the end of the adjustment, the message “BLACK : OK” appears.

If automatic black balance adjustment cannot be made

If the black balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, an error
message will appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen (in
display mode 2 or 3).
Possible messages are listed on the next page.

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Black balance adjustment error messages

Error message

BLACK : NG
IRIS NOT CLOSED

BLACK : NG
R (or G or B) : TIME LIMIT

BLACK : NG
R (or G or B) : OVERFLOW

Meaning

The lens iris did not close; adjustment was
impossible.

Adjustment could not be completed within
the standard number of attempts.

The difference between the reference value
and the current value is so great that it
exceeds the range. Adjustment was
impossible.

If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the black balance
adjustment. If the error message occurs again, an internal check is
necessary.

Refer to the Maintenance Manual for information about this internal check.

Note

The black balance cannot be adjusted while the setup menu is displayed
on the viewfinder screen. Always set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE
switch to OFF before starting these adjustments.

Black balance memory

Values stored in memory are saved for about one week when the
camcorder is turned off.

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If a memory error occurs

If the error message “: MEMORY : NG” flashes on the viewfinder
screen for about 3 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, the black
balance memory content has been lost.
Adjust the black balance again. Contact your Sony representative if this
message continues to appear even after the black balance has been
adjusted again.

For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

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4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance

Follow the procedure below to automatically adjust the white balance.

1 Set the switches as follows:

GAIN : Set as low as possible.
OUTPUT / DCC : CAM

WHITE BAL : A or B

MENU ON / OFF / PAGE : OFF

If the setting of the GAIN selector or WHITE BAL switch is
changed, a message reporting the set position appears for about 3
seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message
display area of the viewfinder screen (in display mode 3).

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2 Adjust the two-part FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions.

The relationships between the various selector settings and filter
selections are listed in the tables below.

Inner filter knob setting and ND filter

Inner filter knob setting ND filter

1 Straight through
2 1/4 ND
3 1/16 ND
4 1/64 ND

Outer filter ring setting and CC filter

Outer filter ring setting CC filter

A Cross filter
B 3200 K
C 4300 K
D 6300 K

For examples of FILTER selector settings, see the description of the FILTER
selector in Section 2-4 “Shooting and Record / Playback Functions” (page 2-

15).

If the setting of the two-part FILTER selector is changed, a message
reporting the set position appears for about 3 seconds in the setting
change and adjustment progress message display area of the
viewfinder screen (in display mode 3).

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3 Place a white test card under the same lighting conditions as the

subject to be shot, and zoom up to it. Alternatively, any white object
such as a cloth or a wall could be used.

The absolute minimum white area is as follows:

Rectangle centered on the screen:
the lengths of the sides are 70 % of
the length or the width of the screen.

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The white object must be within
the rectangle and have an area of
at least 10 % of the screen.

Note

Make sure there are no bright spots in
the rectangle.

4 Adjust the lens iris.

If the lens is manually adjusted, adjust it as appropriate. If the lens
has an automatic iris, set the automatic / manual switch on the lens
to automatic.

5 Push the AUTO W / B BAL switch to WHT, and release the switch.

AUTO W / B BAL switch

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The switch returns to the center position, and the adjustment is
completed.

During adjustment, the message “WHITE : OP” is displayed on the
viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3).

The white balance adjustment ends in a second with the message
“WHITE : OK”, and the adjustment setting is automatically stored
in the memory (A or B) that was selected in step 1.

Approximate color temperature
of the object

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Note

If the camera has a zoom lens with an automatic iris, the iris may hunt
during the adjustment. To prevent this, adjust the iris gain knob (marked
with IG, IS, or S) on the lens.

For more information, refer to the lens operation manual.

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1) Hunting

Repeated brightening and darkening of an image, resulting from repeated
responses to automatic iris control.

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1)

If automatic white balance adjustment cannot be made

If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, an error
message will appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen (in
display mode 2 or 3).
Possible messages are listed below.

White balance adjustment error messages

Error message

WHITE : NG

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LEVEL TOO LOW
WHITE : NG

COLOR TEMP. HIGH
WHITE : NG

COLOR TEMP. LOW
WHITE : NG

TIME LIMIT
WHITE : NG

POOR WHITE AREA
WHITE : NG

LEVEL TOO HIGH

If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the white balance
adjustment. If the error message occurs again, an internal check is
necessary.

Refer to the Maintenance Manual for information about this internal check.

Note

The white balance cannot be adjusted while the setup menu is displayed
on the viewfinder screen. Always set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE
switch to OFF before starting these adjustments.

Meaning

The white video level is too low. Either make the
lighting brighter or increase the gain.

The color temperature is too high. Select a
suitable filter setting.

The color temperature is too low. Select a
suitable filter setting.

Adjustment could not be completed within the
standard number of attempts.

The white area could not be checked.

The white video level is too high. Either narrow
the lens iris opening or change the ND filter.

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If you have no time to adjust the white balance

Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. A white balance for each of the
CC filter is automatically taken to correspond to the setting of the outer
FILTER ring.

White balance memory

Values stored in memory are saved for about one week when the
camcorder is turned off.
There are two sets of white balance memories, A and B, and adjustments
for each of the filters can be automatically stored in the memory
corresponding to the setting (A or B) of the WHITE BAL switch. The
camcorder has four built-in filters, so a total of eight (4 × 2) adjustments
can be stored. The number of memories allocated each A and B can be
limited to one each by setting FILTER INH. to ON on the FUNCTION
2 / 2 page of the setup menu. In this case, the memory contents are not
linked to the filters.

If a memory error occurs

If the error message “: MEMORY : NG” flashes on the viewfinder
screen for about 3 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, the white
balance memory content has been lost.
Adjust the black balance and the white balance again. Contact your Sony
representative if this message continues to appear even after the black
balance and the white balance have been adjusted again.

For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

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4-2 Setting the Electronic

Shutter

This section describes the shutter modes that can be used with the
electronic shutter of the camcorder, and describes the procedure for
selecting the shutter speed and mode.

4-2-1 Shutter Modes

The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and the
shutter speeds that can be selected are listed below.

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Selectable shutter modes and speeds

Mode

Standard

CLS
(Clear
Scan)

ECS
(Extended
Clear
Scan)

Shutter speed

DVW-700 / 700WS : 1/100,
1/125,1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
or 1/2000 sec.

DVW-700P / 700WSP : 1/60,
1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
or 1/2000 sec.

DVW-700 / 700WS : 260
speeds in the range of 60.1
Hz to 7000 Hz

DVW-700P / 700WSP :
310 speeds in the range of

50.2 Hz to 9000 Hz

DVW-700 / 700WS : 248
speeds in the range of 30.4
Hz to 58.3 Hz

DVW-700P / 700WSP :
295 speeds in the range of

25.4 Hz to 48.7 Hz

Application

For shooting fast-moving subjects
with little blurring.

For shooting subjects such as
monitor screens with vertical
scanning frequencies of over 60 Hz
(DVW-700 / 700WS) or over 50 Hz
(DVW-700P / 700WSP), to obtain
images with no horizontal bands of
noise.

For shooting subjects such as
monitor and other screens with
vertical scanning frequencies of
up to 60 Hz (DVW-700 / 700WS)
or up to 50 Hz (DVW-700P /
700WSP), to obtain images with
no horizontal bands of noise.

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Selectable shutter modes and speeds (continued)

Mode Shutter speed Application

Super
EVS
(Super
Enhanced
Vertical
Definition)

DVW-700 / 700WS : 1/60
sec. (automatic setting)

DVW-700P / 700WSP :
1/50 sec.
(automatic setting)

Improved vertical resolution.
Flicker is less than in standard
mode, but fast-moving objects are
more blurred.

Notes

• Whatever the operating mode of the electronic shutter, the sensitivity
of the CCD decreases with increasing shutter speed.

• When the automatic iris is used, the iris opens wider and wider as the
shutter speed increases, thus reducing the depth of field.

• Under artificial light, particularly fluorescent or mercury lamps, the
light intensity may appear to be constant, but the strengths of each of
the R, G and B colors are actually changing in synchronization with the
frequency of the power supply (“flicker”). Using an electronic shutter
under such lighting could make the flicker even worse. Color flicker is
particularly likely to happen when the power supply is 60 Hz (with the
DVW-700 / 700WS) or 50 Hz (with the DVW-700P / 700WSP).
However, if the power frequency is 50 Hz (DVW-700 / 700WS) or 60
Hz (DVW-700P / 700WSP), setting the shutter speed to 1/100 or 1/60
can reduce this flicker.

• When a bright object is shot in ECS or Super EVS mode in such a
manner that it fills the screen, the upper edge of the picture may have
poor quality because of an inherent characteristic of CCD. Before using
ECS or Super EVS mode, check the shooting conditions.

• When using the electronic shutter, set FIELD / FRAME to FLD (field
accumulation mode) on the FUNCTION 2 / 2 page of the setup menu.

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4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed

Use the SHUTTER selector to select a shutter mode or a standard-mode
shutter speed. Use the CLS / ECS page of the setup menu to select a
shutter speed in CLS / ECS mode.
You can use the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setup menu to narrow
the range of choice in advance, or to select in advance whether you use
CLS, ECS, or Super EVS mode.

Setting the shutter mode and standard-mode shutter

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speed

1 Follow the procedure described in “Changing the display mode”

(page 4-58) to set the display mode to 2 or 3 from the VF DISPLAY
page of the setup menu.

2 Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL.

SHUTTER selector

The current shutter setting appears for about 3 seconds in the setting
change and adjustment progress message display area of the
viewfinder screen.
E.g. : SS : 1/250 or : ECS : 45.2 Hz

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3 Before the message from step 2 disappears, push the SHUTTER

selector to SEL again and repeat until the desired mode or speed
appears.

Pushing the SHUTTER selector to SEL repeatedly allows you to
cycle through the settings of mode and speed preselected on the
SHUTTER SPEED page of the setup menu.
Note that all modes and all standard-mode speeds listed in the table
on page 4-12 are preselected using the SHUTTER SPEED page of
the setup menu.

For more information about the SHUTTER SPEED page, see “Changing the
range of choice of shutter mode and speed settings” (page 4-18).

Standard mode

Super EVS mode CLS / ECS a) mode

a)

Either CLS or ECS is displayed, depending on the shutter speed

set on the CLEAR SCAN page of the setup menu.

Selectable settings of shutter mode and speed (factory setting)

Once a shutter speed has been selected, it is stored for about one week
when the camcorder is turned off, then it reverts to 1/100 (DVW-700 /
700WS) or to 1/60 (DVW-700P / 700WSP).

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Setting the shutter speed in CLS or ECS mode

Follow the procedure below.

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Setting the shutter speed in CLS or ECS mode

1 Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON.

The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended
appears on the viewfinder screen. (When this menu is first used, the
lowest-numbered page of the currently selected pages for
configuring the menu appears.)

2 Push the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until

the CLEAR SCAN page shown on the next page appears (or use the
PAGE + UP / DOWN function).

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CLEAR SCAN page (factory settings)

While the CLEAR SCAN page is displayed, the camcorder is
automatically set to CLS / ECS mode.

3 Press the UP button repeatedly to increment the frequency, or the

DOWN button repeatedly to decrement it, until the desired
frequency appears.

The frequency switches continuously from ECS mode (248 speeds
in the range of 30.4 Hz to 58.3 Hz for the DVW-700 / 700WS; 295
speeds in the range of 25.4 Hz to 48.7 Hz for the DVW-700P /
700WSP) to CLS mode (260 speeds in the range of 60.1 Hz to 7000
Hz for the DVW-700 / 700WS; 310 speeds in the range of 50.2 Hz
to 9000 Hz for the DVW-700P / 700WSP).

4 To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch

to OFF.

The setup menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the
displays indicating the current status of the camcorder appear along
the top and bottom of the viewfinder.

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Changing the range of choice of shutter mode and
speed settings

You can reduce the time required to select the shutter mode and speed by
narrowing the choice of settings in advance. This can be done by using
the SHUTTER SPEED page of the setup menu.
Follow the procedure below.

Note

The SHUTTER SPEED page cannot be accessed when a remote control

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unit is connected to the camcorder.

Changing the range of choice of shutter mode and speed settings

1 Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to ON.

The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended
appears on the viewfinder screen. (When this menu is first used, the
lowest-numbered page of the currently selected pages for
configuring the menu appears.)

2 Push the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until

the FUNCTION 2 / 2 page shown on the next page appears (or use
the PAGE + UP / DOWN function).

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CLS / ECS mode
Super EVS mode

Shutter speeds selectable
in standard mode

SHUTTER SPEED page (factory settings)

3 Push the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch repeatedly to

ITEM until the cursor reaches the mode or shutter speed you want
(or use the ITEM + UP / DOWN function).

4 • Press the UP button if you use the selected shutter mode or speed.

• Press the DOWN button if you do not use it.

Note that pushing the MENU CANCEL / PRST / ITEM switch to
CANCEL / PRST has no effect on the SHUTTER SPEED page.

To select another mode or speed, return to step 3.

5 To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch

to OFF.

The setup menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the
display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along
the top and bottom of the viewfinder.

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4-3 Changing the Reference

Value for Automatic Iris
Adjustment

The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to
enable the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to obtain
special effects. The reference value for the lens iris can be set within the
following range with respect to the standard value as defined by an F
number.

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• 0.5: about 0.5 stop further open

• 0.25: about 0.25 stop further open

• −0.25: about 0.25 stop further closed

• −0.5: about 0.5 stop further closed

To change the reference value, set A. IRIS OVERRIDE to ON (factory
setting is OFF) on the FUNCTION 2 / 2 page of the setup menu.

The reference value is normally set to the standard value. Even if the
reference value is changed, it reverts to the standard value every time the
power is turned on.

Opening or closing the lens iris

1 Set the MENU ON / OFF / PAGE switch to OFF to close the menu.
2 • Press the UP button once to open the iris by 0.25 stop.

One bar appears in the upper part to the left of the F number in the
iris indication.

• Press the UP button twice to open the iris by 0.5 stop.
Two bars appear in the upper part to the left of the F number in the
iris indication.

• Press the DOWN button once to close the iris by 0.25 stop.
One bar appears in the lower part to the left of the F number in the
iris indication.

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• Press the DOWN button twice to close the iris by 0.5 stop.
Two bars appear in the lower part to the left of the F number in the
iris indication.

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Opening the lens iris

Closing the lens iris

Opening or closing the lens iris

Iris opened by 0.5 stop
(two bars)

Iris opened by 0.25 stop
(one bar)

Iris closed by 0.5 stop
(two bars)

Iris closed by 0.25 stop
(one bar)

When the RM-P9 Remote Control Unit is connected

The IRIS control knob of the RM-P9 can be used for lens iris setting.
The bar display (π) will not appear, however.

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4-4 Adjusting the Audio Level

If you set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 / CH-2 switches to AUTO, the
input levels for the corresponding channels are adjusted automatically.

Follow the procedure below to manually adjust the level for both audio
channels.

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Audio level manual adjustment

1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 / CH-2 switches to MANUAL.
2 Adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 / CH-2 controls so that at the

maximum sound level the level meter indicates −20 dB.

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Adjusting the audio level of the microphone

You can adjust the audio level input from the microphone for channels 1
and 2 by using the MIC AUDIO LEVEL control on the front of the
camcorder.

Microphone audio level adjustment

1 Set either or both AUDIO IN switches to FRONT as follows:

• When using the front microphone input for both channels 1 and 2:
Set both AUDIO IN switches to FRONT.

• When using the front microphone input for either channel 1 or 2:
Set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired channel to FRONT.

2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) for the desired channel(s) to

MANUAL.

3 Set the AUDIO IND switch at the viewfinder to ON.

The audio level indication of the channel 1 will appear in the
viewfinder only when the AUDIO IN switch for the channel 1 is set
to FRONT.

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4 Turn the MIC AUDIO LEVEL control on the front of the camcorder

to adjust the audio level while seeing the audio level indication.

• When the incoming audio level is normal, the nine bars from the
bottom are on.

• The second bar from the top may turn on occasionally, but do not
allow the top bar to go on. If it goes on, the audio level is too high.

Corresponding peak value

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These bars go on.

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Off

Normal input level Excessive input level

These bars go on.

4-5 Setting the Time Data

4-5-1 Setting the User Bits

Note

If you are using the time code and the user bits, set the user bits first.
Setting the time code first will cause an error because the time code
generator stops while the user bits are being set.

By setting the user bits (up to hexadecimal 8 digits), you can record user
information such as the date, time, or scene number on the time code
track.
Follow the procedure below to set the user bits.

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Illustration : DVW-700 / 700WS (for the NTSC broodcast system)

Setting the user bits

1 Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT.

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2 Set the F-RUN / R-RUN switch to SET.
3 Set the REAL TIME switch to OFF.
4 Set the user bits, using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons.

SHIFT : Selects a digit to set. Each time you press it, the flashing

column moves one to the right.

ADVANCE : Increments the value of the flashing digit.

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Hexadecimal digits A to F are displayed as follows:

Hexadecimal A B C D E F
Display A b C d E F

5 Set the F-RUN / R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.

The specified user bits will be recorded in the LTC and VITC.

Storing the user bits in memory

The user bits setting (apart from the real time) is stored in memory when
the power is turned off.

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4-5-2 Setting the Time Code

If you are using the time code and the user bits, set the user bits first. If
you set the time code first, it will not be correct because the time code
generator will stop while the user bits are being set.

The time code setting range is from 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 : 59 : 29
(hour : minute : second : frame) for the DVW-700 / 700WS, or to 23 : 59
: 59 : 24 for the DVW-700P / 700WSP.
Follow the procedure below to set the time code.

Illustration : DVW-700 / 700WS (for the NTSC broodcast system)

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Setting the time code

1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

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2 Set the PRESET / REGEN switch to PRESET.
3 Set the F-RUN / R-RUN switch to SET.
4 Set the REAL TIME switch to ON or OFF.
5 If you are using the DVW-700, set the DF / NDF switch.

DF : Drop frame mode
NDF : Non-drop frame mode

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6 Using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons, set the time code.

SHIFT : Selects a digit to set. Each time you press it, the flashing

column moves to the right one digit.

ADVANCE : Increments the flashing digit.

7 Set the F-RUN / R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.

F-RUN : Free run - The time code advances constantly.
R-RUN : Record run - The time code stops except during recording.

Making the time code continuous

When the F-RUN / R-RUN switch is set to R-RUN, recording a number
of scenes on the tape normally produces continuous time codes. If,
however, you take the cassette out at some point, the time code will no
longer be continuous.
To make the time code continuous, follow the procedure below.

1 Set the PRESET / REGEN switch to REGEN.
2 Use the tape transport buttons to play back.
3 Watching the playback, find the point of the previous recording on

the tape from which you wish to continue recording, and press the
STOP button.

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4 Press the RET button on the lens.

This reads the previous recording, and synchronizes the internal time
code generator, thus allowing the new time code recorded to follow
on consecutively.

4-5-3 Saving the Real Time in the VITC

Follow the procedure below to save the real time in the VITC.

HOLD button DISPLAY switch

Illustration : DVW-700 / 700WS (for the NTSC broodcast system)

Saving the real time in the VITC

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1 Set the REAL TIME switch to SET.

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2 Set the real time, using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons.
3 Set the REAL TIME switch to ON.

The real time will be recorded in the VITC and the user bits in the
LTC.

By changing an internal setting, you can specify that the real time is
recorded in the LTC and the user bits in the VITC.

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For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

Displaying the real time held in the VITC

Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT and hold down the HOLD button.
The real time held in the VITC will be displayed while the HOLD button
is being pressed.

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4-5-4 Synchronizing the Time Code

You can synchronize the internal time code generator of this camcorder
with an external generator for the regeneration of an external time code.
You can also synchronize the time code generators of external VTRs
with the internal generator of this camcorder.

Connections for time code synchronization

Connect both the reference video signal and the external time code as
illustrated below.

Example 1 : Synchronizing with an external time code

GENLOCK IN

TC IN External time code

DVW-700 series

Reference video

1)

signal

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1) Set GENLOCK to ON from the FUNCTION 2 / 2 page of the setup menu.

For information about this setting, see Section 4-9-2 “Selecting the Functions”
(page 4-69).

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Example 2 : Interconnecting a number of DVW-700 series
camcorders for time code synchronization

VIDEO OUT or TEST OUT
TC OUT

Reference camcorder

TC IN

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Camcorder to be synchronized

Camcorder to be synchronized

GENLOCK IN
TC OUT

VIDEO OUT or TEST OUT

GENLOCK IN
TC IN

TC OUT
VIDEO OUT or TEST OUT

To another camcorder to be synchronized

1)

1)

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1) Set GENLOCK to ON from the FUNCTION 2 / 2 page of the setup menu.

For information about this setting, see Section 4-9-2 “Selecting the Functions”
(page 4-69).

2) Output a composite video signal from the TEST OUT connector by selecting
ENC from the TEST OUT page of the setup menu.

For more information, see Section 4-9-3 “Selecting the Test Output” (page 4-

72).

2)

2)

2)

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Procedure for time code synchronization

Follow the procedure below to synchronize the time code.

Synchronizing the time code

1 Turn on the POWER switch.
2 Set the F-RUN / R-RUN switch to F-RUN.

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3 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

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4 Supply the time code to the TC IN connector and reference video

signals that comply with the SMPTE (DVW-700 / 700WS) or EBU
(DVW-700P / 700WSP) time code standard and are in the proper
phase relationship to the GENLOCK IN connector (set GENLOCK
to ON with the FUNCTION 2 / 2 page).

This operation synchronizes the internal time code generator with
the external time code. After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect
the external time code without losing the synchronization. However,

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the synchronization will be disrupted if you connect or disconnect
the time code during recording.

Note

When you finish the above procedure, the time code is immediately
synchronized with the external time code and the counter display will
show the value of the external time code. However, wait for a few
seconds until the sync generator stabilizes before recording.

User bits settings during time code synchronization

When the time code is synchronized, only the time data is synchronized
with the external time code value. Therefore, the user bits can have their
own settings for each camcorder.
You can also synchronize the user bits with external user bit data.

For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

Releasing the time code synchronization

First disconnect the external time code, then set the F-RUN / R-RUN
switch to R-RUN.

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