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
4-10-1 Handling the Setup Card ...............................................		4-78
4-10-2 Using 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 ...................................

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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 3) 1000 sensor CCDs 4), with a Digital BETACAM series portable videocassette recorder. Its excellent image quality, sensitivity, portability, and dustand 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.

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

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

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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

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1-2 Example of System

Configuration

1

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

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

Video monitor

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

Lens assembly a)

(−2.8 D to +2.0 D)

(Part No. A-8262-537-A)

Lens assembly a)

(−3.6 D to −0.8 D)

(Part No. A-8262-538-A) Lens assembly a)

(−3.6 D to +0.4 D)

(Part No. A-8267-737-A) Lens assembly a)

(3 × magnification) (−3.6 D to +0.4 D)

(Part No. A-8314-798-A)

RM-P9

Remote Control Unit

BKW-401 Viewfinder

Rotation Bracket

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

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Left-eye shooting		Sound signal source
viewfinder slide guide			External microphone
(Part No. A-8262-535-A)
			C-74, etc.
			CAC-12
			Microphone Holder
Fog-proof filter
(Part No. 1-547-341-11)
			Audio equipment
			WRR-28H / 28M / 28L /
			810A / 860A
			UHF Portable		Tuner

Power source

Battery

AC

BC-1WD

BC-210 / 210CE /

BC-L100 /

powerb)

Battery Charger

410 / 410CE

L100CE Battery

Battery Charger

Charger

AC-550 / 550CE

NP-1B / 1A

BP-90A / 90

AC Adaptor

Battery Pack

BP-L60 / L90

Battery Pack

Battery Pack

b) 120 V AC or 220

DC-L1

DC-L90

to 240 V AC

Battery Adaptor

Battery Adaptor

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1-3 Precautions

1 Use and Storage

Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks

The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped.

After use

Always turn off the power.

Before storing the camcorder for a long period

Remove the battery pack.

Use and storage locations

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

•Places subject to temperature extremes

•Damp places

•Places subject to severe vibration

•Near strong magnetic fields

•In direct sunlight or close to heaters for extended periods

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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.

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

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

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

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Controls and Parts of Functions and Locations

3 BREAKER button

Excessive current in the internal circuitry, whatever the cause, will trip the internal circuit breaker, automatically cutting off the power. After

2 checking that the problem has been corrected, press this button. The 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

2

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.

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

2

Audio functions (1)

1 Microphone

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

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

The supplied microphone connects to this connector. By using an

2 extension cable (not supplied), you can connect a microphone other than 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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5AUDIO 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 2 the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 / CH-2 switches to MAN.

6AUDIO 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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0AUDIO 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		2
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.

2

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.

2

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
	2
		status through the earphone.

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2-4 Shooting and Record /

Playback Functions

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Shooting and record / playback functions (1)

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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

2 also displays various warnings and other information, a zebra pattern 1), 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. 2 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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