Sony DXC-D30WS, DXC-D30WSP User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

DXC-D30WS

DXC-D30WSP

SERVICE MANUAL

Vol. 1 (1st Edition)

Power HAD WS

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Vorsicht!

Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie.

Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen ähnlichen Typ.

Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

ATTENTION

Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie.

Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur.

Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.

Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type.

Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.

ADVARSEL

Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare. Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som

anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukt batteri returneres apparatleverandøren.

VARNING

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

VAROITUS

Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin.

Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

Introducing this manual

Related manuals

MANUAL STRUCTURE

This manual is the Service Manual Vol. 1 of the DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA DXCD30WS and DXC-D30WSP.

This manual contains the operation manual related to the operations of this equipment, the replacement of the parts and adjustments.

In addition to this Service Manual Vol. 1, the following manuals are provided.

•Service Manual Vol. 2

Part No. 9-977-326-21

Contains block diagrams, board layouts, schematic diagrams, semiconductor pin assingments and parts lists.

•Service Manual DXF-701/701CE/701WS/701WSCE

Part No. 9-977-265-02

See the DXF-701/701CE/701WS/701WSCE service manual available separately.

•Service Manual VCT-U14

Part No. 9-977-221-01

See the VCT-U14 service manual available separately.

•Service Manual VCL-918BY

Part No. 9-977-329-01

See the VCL-918BY service manual available separately.

DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1	1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.SERVICE INFORMATION

2-1.	BOARD LAYOUT ................................................		2-1
2-2. REMOVAL OF CABINET ...................................			2-1
2-2-1.		Removal of Side Plate ...................................	2-1
2-2-2.		Cautions on Disassembly/Assembly of
		Top Chassis ...................................................	2-2
2-3. REPLACEMENT OF MAIN PARTS ...................			2-2
2-3-1.		Replacement of CCD Unit .............................	2-2
2-4. CONNECTORS AND CABLES ..........................			2-4
2-4-1.		Connector Input/Output Signals ....................	2-4
2-4-2.		Connection Connector ...................................	2-8
2-5. HOW TO HANDLE OF AT-125 BOARD ...........			2-8
2-5-1.		How to Attach of the Extention Board
		EX-591 ..........................................................	2-8
2-5-2.		Replacement Way of ROM(IC102) ...............	2-8
2-6. DC-DC CONVERTER VOLTAGE ......................			2-9
2-7. SERVICE MODE OPERATION ........................			2-10
3.	ALIGNMENT
3-1.	PREPARATION ...................................................		3-1
3-1-1.		Equipment Required ......................................	3-1
3-1-2.		Connection .....................................................	3-1
3-1-3.		Switch Setting Before Adjustment ................	3-2
3-1-4.		Notes on Adjustment .....................................	3-2
3-1-5.		Adjustment Item ............................................	3-3
3-2.	BEFORE ADJUSTMENT ....................................		3-4
3-2-1.		Color Bar Signal Confirmation .....................	3-4
3-2-2.		Sensitivity Measurement Confirmation .........	3-4
3-3.	CAMERA ADJUSTMENT
3-3-1.		Sub-Carrier Frequency Adjustment ...............	3-5
3-3-2.		INT SC-H Phase Adjustment ........................	3-5
3-3-3.		Y/R-Y/B-Y CLP Level Adjustment ..............	3-5
3-3-4.		Y/SYNC/R-Y/B-Y Level Adjustment ...........	3-6
3-3-5.		Carrier Balance Adjustment ..........................	3-6
3-3-6.		Chroma (VBS) Level Adjustment .................	3-7
3-3-7.		Y (VBS) Level Adjustment ...........................	3-7
3-3-8.		Y (YC) Level Adjustment .............................	3-8
3-3-9.		Chroma (YC) Level Adjustment ...................	3-8
3-3-10.		VF SYNC/BLKG Level Adjustment .............	3-9
3-3-11.		CCD Output Level Adjustment .....................	3-9
3-3-12.		Pedestal Adjustment ....................................	3-10
3-3-13.		Shading Adjustment ....................................	3-10
3-3-14.		Flare Adjustment .........................................	3-11
3-3-15. MIC LEVEL/MIC Level IND Adjustment ...			3-11
3-3-16.		Character Position Adjustment ....................	3-12
3-3-17.		4 : 3 Title Adjustment ..................................	3-12

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SECTION 1

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1-1. DXC-D30WS/D30WSP

This section is extracted from operation manual.

3-861-659-01(1)

Camera

Digital Video

instructions Page 12	WS	D30WSL/D30WSPL	Corporation
Operating		DXC-	ã 1997 by Sony

DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1	1-1

2-1

For the customers in the USA

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

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

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

Table of Contents

Overview ..........................................................................	14
About This Manual ............................................................	14
Features .............................................................................	14
Advanced Menu Settings ................................................	15
Video Output and Viewfinder Picture ................................	16
Battery Pack Operating Times .......................................	17
Specifications ..................................................................	18
Related Products ................................................................	19
Measuring Horizontal Resolution .....................................	21
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories ........	22

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D30WS/P(E)/V1-DXC

Overview

About This Manual

This booklet constitutes an operation manual for DXCD30WSL/D30WSPL 16:9 wide-screen type digital video camera together with the common Operating Instructions for the DXC-D30 series of digital video cameras.1)

This book describes only the differences between the DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL and other DXC-D30 series digital video cameras. For information about general camera operations, handling precautions and so forth, consult the common Operating Instructions for the DXC-D30 series cameras.

When reading the common Operating Instructions, please keep it in mind that “D30” in the camera model name should be replaced with “D30WS” and that “701” in the viewfinder model name should be replaced with “701WS.”

Features

The DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL is a 16:9 wide-screen type digital video camera. It combines the superior performance of the DXC-D30L/D30PL 4:3 standardscreen type digital video camera with the following features.

2/3-inch IT Type Power HAD WS CCD

The DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL uses a newly developed 520,000-pixel Power HAD WS (wide screen) CCD, for outstanding sensitivity and picture quality.

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

•S/N: 63 dB

•Smear: –120 dB

Switchable between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios

A simple menu operation provides instant switching between the 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios. In 4:3 mode, a screen equivalent to a 4:3 screen is obtained through digital processing of the 16:9 video signals produced by the WS CCD.

Wide-aspect ID signals

A menu setting is available to add wide-aspect ID signals 2) to 16:9-mode video signals.3)

Automatic aspect ratio switching in viewfinder

When the supplied viewfinder (DXF-701WS/ 701WSCE) is used, the viewfinder scan size (16:9 or 4:3) automatically switches in accordance with the aspect ratio selected for the camera.

For details, see pages 15 and 16.

White balance setting for color temperature of 3000 K

Preset white balance settings are provided for color temperatures of 3200 K and 5600 K. In addition, a menu selection allows use of a preset white balance setting for 3000 K. This feature facilitates shooting under low color temperature light from for example, incandescent lamps. It also facilitates color balance coordination between this camera and those cameras from other manufacturers whose preset white balance values are only for relatively low color temperature.

See page 15 for instructions on how to use the menu to select the preset white balance setting for 3000 K.

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1)	DXC-D30F/D30PF/D30K/D30PK/D30L/D30PL/D30H/	3) Video signals refers to the following:
	D30PH	• Video signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector
2)	ID signals complying with EIAJ CPR-1204 (DXC-	and MONITOR OUT connector.
	D30WSL) or complying with ETS WSS (DXC-	• The Y component of Y/C separate signals and the Y
	D30WSPL).	component of component signals output from the VTR
		connector.

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Advanced Menu Settings

The Advanced menu of the DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL camera differs from the Advanced Menu of the DXCD30 cameras in the following ways.

Advanced menu page 3

For the DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL, the item “PRE. WHT” has been added to page 3 of the Advanced menu (see page 58 of the common Operating Instructions for the DXC-D30 series).

PAGE 3(NEXTm$ PREVm4)

Addition		mAWB	MEM	:2
		PRE. WHT		:3200
		TONE		:OFF
		BARS		:SMPTE
		REMOTE1		:REC
		REMOTE2		:MARK
		BAUD	RATE:38400
		EXIT	MENU	(YESm4)

Item	Settings
PRE. WHT	3200: White balance for 3200 K
Selects the preset white	3000: White balance for 3000 K
balance setting made
available when the
FILTER knob is set to
position 1.

Advanced menu page 7

On page 7 of the DXC-D30 series Advanced menu

(see page 60 of the common Operating Instructions) there is a menu item A.IRIS. This item can be set to either STD (standard value) or AI (artificial intelligence).

In the DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL, the STD mode has been enhanced by incorporating functions from the AI mode. Therefore the A.IRIS menu item was abolished.

Advanced menu page 9

A page was added to the Advanced menu of the DXCD30WSL/D30WSPL to permit aspect ratio settings. This menu page was numbered page 9. Pages 9 and following from the DXC-D30 series Advanced menu were renumbered as pages 10 and following, as shown below.

Advanced menu page numbers

DXC-D30 series		DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL
Page 9	n	Page 10
Page 10	n	Page 11
Page 11	n	Page 12
Page 12	n	Page 13
Page 13	n	Page 14
Page 14	n	Page 15

The items on page 9 of the DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL Advanced menu are shown below.

PAGE 9(NEXTm$ PREVm4)

m16:9/4:3 :16:9 WIDE ID :ON VF SCAN :AUTO

EXIT MENU (YESm4)

Item

16:9/4:3

Selects whether to put the camera in 16:9 mode or 4:3 mode.

WIDE ID

Selects whether or not to add a wide aspect ID signal to video output signals in 16:9 mode.

VF SCAN

Selects 16:9 or 4:3 as the viewfinder scan size when using the supplied viewfinder (DXF701WS/701WSCE).

Settings 16:9, 4:3 a)

ON: Add

OFF: Do not add

AUTO: Automatically switch to 16:9 size when the camera is in 16:9 mode, and automatically switch to 4:3 size when the camera is in 4:3 mode.a)

FULL: Regardless of camera’s mode (16:9 b) or 4:3), the viewfinder picture completely fills the display area.

a)Compared to 16:9 mode, the 4:3 mode video appears as if a zoom lens has been adjusted slightly toward the telephoto end (see figure on next page).

b)When the camera is in 16:9 mode, the viewfinder picture appears stretched vertically (see figure on next page).

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Advanced Menu Settings

Video Output and Viewfinder Picture

The video output and viewfinder picture of this camera vary as shown below according to the settings of the 16:9/4:3 item and the VF SCAN item of the Advanced menu.

Subject

2/3-inch optics

Item	Settings
16:9/4:3	16:9
VF SCAN	AUTO

The camera outputs 16:9 video. The scan size of the viewfinder picture is 16:9 size.

Viewfinder picture

		Item	Settings
	4:3 effective area	16:9/4:3	16:9
		VF SCAN	FULL
			The camera outputs 16:9
			video. The viewfinder picture
	16:9 effective area		is 16:9 video that has been
			stretched vertically to
			completely fill the display area.

Viewfinder picture

Item

Settings

16:9/4:3

VF SCAN

Viewfinder picture

4:3

AUTO or FULL

The camera outputs 4:3 video that has been electronically extracted from the effective area of the 16:9 aspect ratio. Compared to 16:9 video, this video appears as if a zoom lens has been adjusted slightly toward the telephoto end. The picture in the viewfinder is 4:3 video, which completely fills the display area.

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Battery Pack Operating Times

The following table shows the maximum continuous operating times when this camera (including viewfinder) is operated at normal temperature under battery pack power. The times varies depending on the battery pack and attached equipment.

Battery pack	When the camera is coupled to:
	Camera adaptor	Portable VTR
		(DSR-1/1P or
		PVV-3/3P)
NP-1B	Approx. 90 minutes	Approx. 50 minutes
NP-1A	Approx. 70 minutes	Approx. 35 minutes
BP-90A a)	—	Approx. 105
		minutes

a)The DC-500 battery case is required when using the BP90A battery pack. The BP-90A cannot be used when a camera adaptor is coupled to the camera.

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D30WS/P(E)/V1-DXC

Specifications

DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL Camera Head

Imaging element	Three-chip interline transfer CCD
Pixel resolution	980 (horizontal) × 494 (vertical)
	(DXC-D30WSL)
	980 (horizontal) × 582 (vertical)
	(DXC-D30WSPL)
Imaging area	9.6 × 5.4 mm (2/3-inch)

Built-in filter settings

	1: 3200K (3000K)
	2: 5600K + 1/8ND
	3: 5600K
	4: 5600K + 1/64ND
Lens mount	Bayonet mount
Signal standards	EIA standard signal (NTSC color
	system) (DXC-D30WSL)
	CCIR standard signal (PAL color
	system) (DXC-D30WSPL)
Scanning system	525 lines, 2:1 interlace (DXC-
	D30WSL)
	625 lines, 2:1 interlace
	(DXC-D30WSPL)
Scanning frequencies
	Horizontal:
	15.734 kHz (DXC-D30WSL)
	15.625 kHz (DXC-D30WSPL)
	Vertical: 59.94 Hz (DXC-
	D30WSL)
	50.00 Hz (DXC-D30WSPL)
Synchronization	Internal sync
	External sync, using signal input

(VBS or BS) to the GEN LOCK IN connector of an optional camera adaptor or input from the GEN LOCK connector of a CCU-M5/M5P/M7/M7P camera control unit to the VTR/CCU/ CMA connector of an optional camera adaptor.

Horizontal resolution1)

16:9: 700 TV lines 4:3: 700 TV lines

Minimum illumination

0.5 lx (at F1.4, +36 dB)

0.8 lx (at F1.8, +36 dB) Sensitivity F11 at 2000 lx (3200K, 89.9%

reflectance) (typical)

Gain levels	Selectable –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB,
	9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 18 dB +
	DPR, 24 dB, 24 dB + DPR, hyper
	gain (30 dB + DPR)
Video output	Composite signal
	1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 Ω,
	unbalanced
	Y/C separate signals
	Y: 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative,
	unbalanced
	C: burst level 0.286 Vp-p
	(DXC-D30WSL) or
	0.300 Vp-p (DXC-
	D30WSPL), no sync
Video S/N ratio	63 dB (typical) (DXC-D30WSL)
	61 dB (typical) (DXC-D30WSPL)
Registration	0.05% for all zones, without lens
Input/output connectors
	VIDEO OUT connector: BNC,
	75 Ω, unbalanced
	LENS connector: 12-pin, for 2/3-
	inch lens
	VF connector (front): 20-pin
	VF connector (left side): 8-pin
	REMOTE connector 1: Stereo
	mini-jack
	REMOTE connector 2: 10-pin
	MONITOR OUT connector: BNC,
	75 Ω, unbalanced
Power supply	12 V DC
Power consumption
	14.9 W (camera proper; 15.3 W
	when connected with DSR-1/
	1P)
	17 W (when fitted with viewfinder)
Operating temperature
	–10 °C to +45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F)
Storage temperature
	–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F)
Mass	2.5 kg approx. (5 lb 8 oz)

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1) About horizontal resolution measurement, see page 21.

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External dimensions in millimeters (inches)

242 (95/8)

	258
	(101/4)
	480 (19)
DXF-701WS/701WSCE Viewfinder
Picture tube	1.5-inch monochrome
Indicators	REC/TALLY (×2), TAKE, BATT,
	SHUTTER, GAIN UP
Resolution	600 TV lines
Power supply	12 V DC
Power consumption
	2.1 W
Mass	660 g approx. (1 lb 7 oz)
Maximum external dimensions
	236 (W) × 85 (H) × 219 (D) mm
	(93/8 × 33/8 × 85/8 inches)
Scan size	Switchable between 16:9 and 4:3

Supplied accessories

DXF-701WS/701WSCE Viewfinder (1) RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit (1) Microphone (1)

Wind screen (1)

VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor (1) Lens mount cap (1)

Flange focal length adjustment test chart (1) Operating Instructions (common to DXC-D30 Series)

(1)

Operating Instructions (for DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL only) (1)

Operating Instructions (for RM-LG1) (1) ClipLink™ Guide (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Related Products

There is a range of Sony products available to meet every conceivable video shooting requirement. For details, consult your Sony sales representative or supplier.

Lenses

VCL-915BYA/916BYA/916BY/918BY/1012BY

Zoom Lens

Camera adaptor products

CA-325A/325AP/325B/327/327P/511/5121)/512P1)/ 513/537/537P Camera Adaptor

CMA-8A/8ACE AC Adaptor RM-M7G Camera Remote Control Unit

VTR products

DSR-1/1P Digital Videocassette Recorder EVV-9000/9000P Videocassette Recorder PVV-1/1P/1A/1AP/3/3P Portable Videocassette

Recorder

VO-8800/8800P Portable Videocassette Recorder BVU-150/150P Portable Videocassette Recorder BVV-5/5PS Videocassette Recorder BVW-50/50P Portable Videocassette Recorder VA-5/5P/90/90P VTR Adaptor

Battery products

NP-1B Battery Pack

BP-90A Battery Pack BC-1WD/1WDCE/410/410CE Battery Charger

Microphone products

ECM-670/672 Electret Condenser Microphone C-74 Condenser Microphone

CAC-12 Microphone Holder

EC-0.5C2 Microphone Cable

EC-0.3C2 Micorphone Cable

Studio equipment

CCU-M5/M5P/M7/M7P Camera Control Unit DFS-300/300P/500/500P DME Switcher DCK-500/500P Chroma Key Unit

DXF-51 5-inch Viewfinder (monochrome) DXF-41 4-inch Viewfinder (monochrome)

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

1)When connecting a CA-512/512P, remove the blank panel on the CA-512/512P.

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Specifications

Cables and miscellaneous

The suffix number on a cable part number indicates the length in meters: e.g. a CCZ-A2 is 2 meters long. (Approximate equivalents in feet: 2 m = 6 ft, 5 m = 16 ft, 10 m = 33 ft, 25 m = 82 ft, 50 m = 164 ft, 100 m = 328 ft)

Camera cables with Z-type 26-pin connectors CCZ-A2/A5/A10/A25/A50/A100

Camera cables with Q-type 14-pin connectors CCZQ-A2/A5/A10/A2AM

CCZZ-1B/1E Cable Extension Connector Camera cables with Q-type 14-pin connectors

CCQ-2BRS/5BRS/10BRS CCQ-10AM/25AM/50AM/100AM

LC-421 Carrying Case LCR-1 Rain Cover CAC-4 Chest Pad LC-304SFT Soft Case

Measuring Horizontal Resolution

The number of effective pixels of this camera in horizontal direction is 980. However, when horizontal resolution measurement is executed using a 4:3 resolution chart, the results show a horizontal resolution of approximately 700 TV lines for both 16:9 mode and 4:3 mode as described below.

Horizontal resolution in 16:9 mode

When the horizontal image frame of this camera is aligned with the width of the 4:3 resolution chart, the resolution is about 935 TV lines (see Figure A). However, to measure the resolution of a video camera precisely, the vertical image frame must be aligned with the height of the chart. When this is done, the resolution is approximately 700 (935 × 3/4) TV lines

(see Figure B).

Horizontal resolution in 4:3 mode

In 4:3 mode, frame memory is used to extract the 4:3 area from the 16:9 video signals produced by the WS CCD, and the 4:3 signals are electronically enlarged. As a result, the horizontal resolution is approximately 700 TV lines, the same as for 16:9 mode (see Figure C).

4:3 resolution chart

	16:9 video	Horizontal
		resolution:
		Approx. 935
		TV lines
		Figure A.

4:3 resolution chart

	Horizontal
16:9 video	resolution:
	Approx. 700
	TV lines
	Figure B.
16:9 video	Horizontal
	resolution:
	Approx. 700
	TV lines
4:3 video	Horizontal
	resolution:
	Approx. 700
	TV lines
	Figure C.

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Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

EC-0.5C2 Microphone Cable

ECM-670/672 and C-74 Microphone

CAC-12 Microphone Holder

DXF-51/41

5-inch/4-inch Viewfinder

NP-1B Battery Pack

RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit

DXC-D30WS/D30WSP

CAC-4 Chest Pad

BC-1WD/1WDCE Battery

Charger

CCA-7 cable

RM-M7G Remote Control

Unit

VCT-U14 Tripod

Adaptor

Tripod

LC-421 Carrying Case

LCR-1 Raincover

	CCZ-A cable
	CCZ-A cable
	CCZQ-A cable
CA-537/537P	CCZ-A cable
Camera
Adaptor
	CCZQ-A cable
	CCQ-AM cable
	CCQ-BRS cable
	CCQ-BRS cable
CA-327/327P	S-video cable
Camera
Adaptor
	S-video cable

DSR-1/1P DVCAM

VCR

PVV-3/3P Betacam

SP VCR

CA-511 + BVV-5/5PS

Betacam SP VCR

EVV-9000/9000P Hi-

8 VCR

CA-512/512P + S-VHS VCR (Panasonic)

CA-513 + S-VHS

VCR (JVC)

CCU-M7/M7P/M5/M5P

Camera Control Unit

BVW-50/50P Betacam SP

VCR

VO-8800/8800P U-matic

VCR

VA-5/5P + BVV-5/5PS

VA-90/90P + EVV-9000/9000P

CCU-M5/M5P

Camera Control Unit

VA-90/90P + EVV-9000/ 9000P

VO-8800/8800P U-matic

VCR

Hi-8/S-VHS VCR

Video monitor

CA-325A/325AP	VCR
Camera Adaptor

AC power source

	Computer
CA-325B/325BP	VCR
Camera Adaptor

Computer

CMA-8A/

8ACE

AC power source

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Color Video Camera

Operating Instructions

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

DXC-D30F/D30PF

DXC-D30K/D30PK

DXC-D30L/D30PL

DXC-D30H/D30PH

ã 1996 by Sony Corporation

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WARNING

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

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Owner’s Record

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

Model No.		Serial No.

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LITHIUM BATTERY

Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

Note

Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type.

Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til laverandøren.

ADVARSEL

Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare.

Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.

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For customers in the USA

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

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

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

Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Overview	Product Configurations ....................................................	7
	Features .............................................................................	8
	Location and function of Parts ......................................	11
	Camera Head .....................................................................	11
	VCL-916BYA Zoom Lens ................................................	17
	DXF-701/701CE Viewfinder .............................................	19

Chapter 2

Fitting and

Connection

Chapter 3

Shooting

Replacing the Lithium Battery .......................................	21
Fitting a VTR ....................................................................	22
Using the Camcorder Grip ................................................	23
Fitting the Lens ...............................................................	26
Using Accessories ..........................................................	28
Using the Viewfinder .........................................................	28
Using an Optional Microphone .........................................	29
Fitting to a Tripod ..............................................................	31
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position .................................	31
Using the Carrying Case ...................................................	32
Connections ....................................................................	33
Connecting a Portable VTR ...............................................	33
Connecting a Number of Cameras (Using a Camera
Control Unit) ................................................................	34
Connecting a Number of Cameras (Without Using
a Camera Control Unit) ................................................	36
Power Supply ...................................................................	37
Using Battery Packs ..........................................................	37
Camera Adaptor Power Supply .........................................	38
Basic Procedure for Shooting........................................	39
Shooting with the DSR-1/1P ...........................................	41
Using the ClipLink Function .............................................	41
Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space
Editing ..........................................................................	43
Using the Freeze Mix Function .........................................	44

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Chapter 4

Viewfinder Screen

Indications and

Menus

Table of Contents

Chapter 5

Adjustments and

Settings

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Viewfinder Screen Indications .......................................	45
Changing the Viewfinder Display .....................................	45
Viewfinder Normal Indications .......................................	47
Status Indications ..............................................................	50
Viewfinder Basic Menu ...................................................	51
Basic Menu Operations .....................................................	51
Contents and Settings of Each Page ..................................	51
Viewfinder Advanced Menu ............................................	57
Advanced Menu Operations ..............................................	57
Contents and Settings of Each Page ..................................	57
Setup Files .......................................................................	62
Calling up a Setup File ......................................................	62
Changing File Settings ......................................................	64
Saving File Settings ...........................................................	64
Using SetupNavi and SetupLog with the DSR-1/1P .....	67
Setting up the camera Using Data Recorded on Tape .......	67
Recording the Menu Settings onto a Tape .........................	68
Viewing SetupLog Data ....................................................	69
White Balance Adjustment .............................................	71
Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value
in Memory ....................................................................	71
Using the Preset White Balance Settings ..........................	72
Light Sources and Color Temperatures .............................	73
Using the ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)
Function ........................................................................	73
Black Balance Adjustment .............................................	74
Shutter Settings ..............................................................	75
Setting the Clock and Timestamping Recordings ........	77
Viewfinder Screen Adjustments ....................................	79
Adjusting the Lens ..........................................................	80
Flange Focal Length Adjustment ......................................	80
Iris Adjustments .................................................................	81
Macrophotography ............................................................	82
(Continued)

Chapter 5

Adjustments and

Settings (Continued)

Appendixes

Settings for Special Cases .............................................	83
Skin Detail Correction .......................................................	84
Adjusting Color in the Specified Area ..............................	84
Important Notes on Operation .......................................	85
Characteristics of CCD Sensors ........................................	85
Warning Indications ........................................................	86
Specifications ..................................................................	87
Related Products ................................................................	88
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories ........	90

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Product Configurations

The eight models, DXC-D30F, DXC-D30K, DXCD30L, DXC-D30H, DXC-D30PF, DXC-D30PK, DXC-D30PL, and DXC-D30PH, comprise both NTSC

and PAL versions and the components as shown in the figure below. The operation of the basic camera unit is the same in all cases.

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DXC-D30F/D30PF

DXC-D30K/D30PK

DXC-D30L/D30PL

VCT-U14 Tripod	Microphone
Adaptor

OverviewOverview1 Chapter

DXF-701/701CE Viewfinder

DXC-D30H/D30PH

Test chart for flange focal length adjustment

DXC-D30/D30P Camera Head

VCL-916BYA

Zoom Lens

LC-421 Carrying Case

Camera adaptor

The product kit does not include a camera adaptor: to use a camera adaptor, you will need to purchase a model CA-537/537P or CA-327/327P.

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Features

		2/3-inch IT type Power HAD CCD
		The DXC-D30/D30P Color Video Camera uses 2/3-
		inch IT type Power HAD CCDs. It outperforms most
	Chapter	of the exiting FIT type CCD cameras for high-end use,
		in both picture quality and sensitivity.
	1	• Smear: –125 dB
		• Sensitivity: F11.0 (at 3200 K, 2000 lux)
	Overview
		• S/N: 63 dB (DXC-D30) or 61 dB (DXC-D30P)
		Sophisticated image processing
		TruEye™ processing makes possible the following
		performance features. This new digital signal
		processing has brought reproduction of natural colors
		to the level achieved by the human eye.
		DynaLatitude™
		Enables detailed adjustment of contrast control in each
		pixel in accordance with a histogram of luminance
		signal levels.
		DCC+ (dynamic contrast control plus)
		Prevents white breakup when shooting a high intensity
		subject, and also prevents color faults in high intensity
		subject.
		Black stretch and compress
		Enables control of luminance signal levels in black
		areas without changing the hue.

Variety of detail corrections

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

•Black halo correction

•Red/green vertical detail correction: this function performs vertical detail compensation for both red and green signals.

•Horizontal detail frequency control

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Recording and managing setup data

In addition to the setup menu that is displayed in the viewfinder screen, the DXC-D30/D30P is equipped with the following functions to facilitate camera head setup.

Setup file system

You can use setup files when making adjustments or settings. The DXC-D30/D30P comes with factory preset files that contain shipped settings and you can freely create user files as well.

Automatic recording of setup data (when using DSR-1/1P)

When the DXC-D30/D30P is connected to the DSR-1/ 1P VTR, two types of setup data can be recorded.

SetupLog™: Shooting-related environment settings are recorded onto the tape at intervals of a few seconds. This recorded data can then be used to reproduce the same shooting conditions in subsequent shots. It also makes it easier to identify the causes of problems in previous shots.

SetupNavi™: The setup conditions selected with the setup menu and setup files are recorded onto the tape. The recorded setup data can be copied to other camera heads so that the same setup can be shared among several camera heads.

ClipLink™ Function (when using DSR- 1/1P)

The ClipLink function can be used at every step from acquisition to editing. Information necessary for editing is recorded when shooting to ensure fast and efficient editing operations.

When you set a recording start (Rec IN) point or when you press the TAKE button to set a Mark IN point, the video image at that point is recorded on the tape in compressed form as an Index Picture. In addition, the time codes for such editing points (Mark IN/Mark OUT points or cue points) are recorded along with other editing point data (such as the cassette number and scene number) into cassette memory (as ClipLink log data). Unsuccessful scenes containing faults can also be marked in cassette memory as “NG”, so that only the good scenes are taken up from cassette memory when editing.

Dockable with various types of VTRs

The DXC-D30/D30P docks with the DSR-1/1P DVCAM VTR to configure the DSR-130/130P digital camcorder. It also docks with the PVV-3/3P Betacam SP VTR to configure the PVW-D30/D30P Betacam SP camcorder. In addition, the DXC-D30/D30P docks with the EVV-9000/9000P Hi-8 VTR. Using an adaptor (not supplied), it is also able to dock with a variety of existing S-VHS VTRs.

New Functions boost operability

EZ (easy) mode function

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

EZ (easy) focus

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

Programmable gain

The amount of gain relative to the GAIN switch setting (H, M, or L) can be programmed as –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 18 dB+DPR1), 24 dB, 24 dB+DPR and hyper gain.

Hyper gain

Hyper gain (36 dB, or about 60 times greater than

0 dB) can be easily set via one switch setting. This can also be done from remote equipment.

Auto tracing white balance

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

Intensified auto iris control

In addition to the standard auto iris, the intelligent auto iris function adjusts the lens iris to compensate back lighting or spot lighting.

Total level control system (TLCS)

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

Dual pixel readout (DPR)

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

Recording time display

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

•Total recording time for all cuts

•Total recording time for current cut

Viewfinder super detail

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

Dual zebra pattern display

Two types of zebra patterns, zebra 1 and zebra 2 can be displayed simultaneously or independently. The zebra 1 can be set to the levels ranging from 70 to 90 IRE on the DXC-D30 (or from 70 to 90% on the DXCD30P) and the zebra 2 indicates the levels of 100 IRE for the DXC-D30 or more (or the levels of 100% or more for the DXC-D30P).

Color temperature display

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

Video monitor output with text

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

Camera head microphone output indicator

An indication appears in the viewfinder whenever a signal is being output from the camera head’s microphone.

1-kHz reference signal output

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

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1) DPR = Dual Pixel Readout
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Freeze mix function (when using DSR-1/1P)

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

	1Chapter	Edit Search Function (when using DSR-1/1P)
	Overview	When using the DXC-D30/D30P with the DSR-1/1P,
		pressing the EDIT SEARCH buttons allow the tape to
		play back in search mode. Set either of two playback
		speeds.

Designed for ease of operation

Adjustable shoulder pad

You can move the shoulder pad forward or backward to set a comfortable, well-balanced position.

Slide cover

The slide cover can hide the switches and buttons that are seldom used during shooting. The cover can be locked so as not to open during shooting.

High-performance viewfinder (DXF-701/ 701CE)

•High resolution (600 TV lines of horizontal resolution)

•Large-diameter eye cup for easier viewing and focusing

•PEAKING potentiometer for vertical and horizontal detail control

•Two indicators can be used as TALLY indicators

•Tough die-cast aluminum body

VTR data display

When connected to a VTR, the DXC-D30/D30P is able to display the following data on the viewfinder screen.

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

•VTR audio levels

•Remaining tape time

•VTR operation mode

•Remaining battery capacity (when using an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System)

•ClipLink information (when using the DSR-1/1P)

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Location and Function of Parts

Camera Head

Right side view

1 EZ MODE button and indicator

2 EZ FOCUS button

3 EDIT SEARCH buttons

4 Slide cover lock

			!¢ REC TIME switch
			! TTL RESET button
TTL		ON	!§ SKIN DTL switch
DUR		OFF
OFF
TTL RESET		SET
			!¶ SKIN DTL SET button
REC TIME		SKIN DTL	!• SET UP switch
		FILE
ON	ON
OFF	OFF	STD	!ª HYPER GAIN switch
ZEBRA	HYPER SETUP
	GAIN		@º ZEBRA switch
DOWN/OFF		UP/ON
			@¡ UP/ON button
			@™ DOWN/OFF button

5 A.IRIS MODE switch and indicator

6 ATW button and indicator

7 POWER switch

8 MENU/STATUS switch

9 W. BAL switch

0 OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch

!¡ GAIN switch

!™ NG button

!£ Breaker switch

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1 EZ (“easy”) MODE button and indicator

Depress this button (EZ mode on) when you want to be able to shoot immediately, with automatic adjustment of the camera settings to standard values. (See page 61.) When this function is used, the iris and the white balance are adjusted automatically. (The total level control system functions.) Press this button again to return the camera to the previous settings (EZ mode off).

Note

When connecting the CCU-M3/M5/M7 (or CCU-M3P/ M5P/M7P) Camera Control Unit or the RM-M7G Remote Control Unit, the “easy mode” function is disabled.

2 EZ FOCUS button

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

Note

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

3 EDIT SEARCH buttons (for operation with

DSR-1/1P)

When using the DSR-1/1P to record, you can see the search playback while pressing either of these buttons at recording pause mode to quickly find the next recording start point. Two playback speeds are available, and press either of the buttons to the inner position to increase the speed.

4 Slide cover lock

This lock keeps the slide cover closed.

Pull the upper panel forward and then lift it up.

	EDIT SEARCH	LOCK	FREE	EDIT SEARCH	LOCK	FREE
	Unlocked position				Locked position
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5 A.IRIS (auto iris) MODE switch and indicator

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

6 ATW (auto tracing white balance) button and indicator

Press this button, turning the indicator on, when you want the white balance to be adjusted automatically to follow changes in lighting conditions. (See page 73.)

7 POWER switch

This powers the camera on and off. There are two different ON settings as follows.

ON STBY: This puts the VTR on standby. In this state, pressing the VTR button on the camera head, the lens or a camera adaptor starts recording immediately.

ON SAVE: This puts the VTR in the power-saving state, with the video head drum stationary. In this state, it takes a few seconds to start recording after pressing the VTR button.

Note

The VTR state when this switch is in the ON STBY or ON SAVE position may depend on the VTR model.

8 MENU/STATUS switch

When you press this switch to the MENU position, the basic menu is displayed. Keep pressing it to the MENU position to cycle through the various menu displays. When you press the switch to the STATUS position, the DXC-D30/D30P’s status (of current settings) is displayed.

9 W. BAL (white balance) switch

This selects the white balance setting from the preset value, the value in memory A or the value in memory B. (See page 71.)

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

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

CAM/DCC+: This activates the DCC+ function. This prevents color faults when shooting highintensity subjects.

CAM/DL: This setting uses the DynaLatitude function, which finely adjusts the contrast of each pixel according to a histogram of luminance signal levels. Access advanced menu page 2 to set the DynaLatitude function ON or OFF. The DynaLatitude effect can be set to any of three levels, Low, STD (standard), and High with basic menu page 3.

BARS: This setting displays color bars.

For details of menu operation, see Chapter 4 “Viewfinder Screen Displays and Menus”.

!¡ GAIN switch

This selects one of the three gain settings, high, medium or low. You can choose the gain values assigned to the H, M and L settings from values from –3 dB to 24 dB + DPR and hyper gain.(See page 57.) The factory default selections are 18 dB (H), 9 dB (M) and 0 dB (L).

Note

When the HYPER GAIN switch !ª is in the ON position, the GAIN switch has no effect.

!™ NG button

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

!£ Breaker switch

If there is a fault in the camera power supply, the breaker trips, and the camera power supply is disconnected. Correct the fault in the power supply, then press this switch.

!¢ REC (recording) TIME switch

This selects the recording time indication in the viewfinder.

TTL: Displays the total recording time.

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

DUR: Displays the recording time of the current cut. OFF/TC: Switches off the recording time display.

If, however, a PVV-3/3P is connected, and in the advanced menus you set the time code display item (TC IND) to ON (see page 59), then the VTR time data (time code, CTL count, or user bit value) is displayed.

Note

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

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

! TTL (total) RESET button

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

!§ SKIN DTL (skin detail) switch

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

For details, see “Skin Detail Correction” (page 84).

!¶ SKIN DTL (skin detail set) SET button

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

For details, see “Skin Detail Correction” (page 84).

!• SET UP switch

Use this switch to select the camera head setup method.

STD: Set up using the setup menu. Setup file data is not displayed.

FILE: Set up using setup files and the setup menu.

!ª HYPER GAIN switch

Setting this switch to the ON position increases the gain by a factor of about 60 with respect to 0 dB (a 30 dB increase by electronic amplification and a 6 dB increase for DPR, bringing about a total gain increase of 36 dB).

When this switch is in the ON position, the indication “HYPER” appears in the viewfinder, and the GAIN UP indicator in the viewfinder also lights.

When finished shooting, return this switch to the OFF position. The “HYPER” indication disappears and the GAIN UP indicator goes out.

Note

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

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		@º ZEBRA switch
		Set this switch to the ON position to display a zebra
		pattern (diagonal stripes) in the viewfinder.
		Depending on the zebra setting in advanced menu page
		4, the zebra 1 for video levels between 70 to 90 IRE
Chapter
		IRE or more (or 100% or more) can be displayed
		(or 70 to 90%) and the zebra 2 for video levels 100
1		independently or simultaneously.
Overview
		Front view

@¡ UP/ON button

Use this button to open displays and to make “ON” settings. When using the advanced menus, use this button to change menu pages or to switch to the ordinary screen display.

@™ DOWN/OFF button

Use this button to close displays and to make “OFF” settings. You can also use this button to change menu pages when using the advanced menus.

1 MIC IN +48 V connector

2 VF connector

3 MIC LOW CUT switch

4 FILTER control

5 Lens mount

6 SHUTTER switch

7 TAKE button

8 AUDIO LEVEL knob

9 WHT/BLK switch

0 VTR button

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

Connect the supplied microphone or an optional microphone (operable with a 48 V supply).

2 VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)

This is the connector for the DXF-701/701CE viewfinder.

Note

When using this connector, do not connect a DXF40B/50B (or DXF-40BCE/50BCE) viewfinder to the VF connector on the left side.

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3 MIC LOW CUT switch

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

4 FILTER control

Select the color temperature conversion filter appropriate to the lighting conditions. (See page 39.)

5 Lens mount

Attach the zoom lens here.

6 SHUTTER switch

Use this switch to set the shutter speed, CLS (clear scan), or EVS setting (see page 75). Usually, set this switch to OFF.

7 TAKE button

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

8 AUDIO LEVEL knob

When the DSR-1/1P is attached, you can use this knob to manually adjust the channel 1 audio recording level.

9 WHT/BLK (white/black) switch

This switch is used for automatic adjustment of the white balance and black balance. (See pages 71 to 74.)

0 VTR button

Pressing this button starts and stops recording on the VTR.

Left and upper view

1 Fitting for optional microphone holder

2 Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole

3 Shoulder strap fitting

4 Viewfinder fitting shoe

5 Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

6 Viewfinder front-to-back position locking lever

7 REMOTE connector 1

8 MONITOR OUT connector

9 VIDEO OUT connector

0 REMOTE connector 2

!¡ LENS connector

!™ VF connector

!£ VTR connector

1 Fitting for optional microphone holder

You can fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder here. (See page 29.)

2 Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole

Attach optional video lights or other accessories here.

3 Shoulder strap fixture

To use the supplied shoulder strap, fix one end here and the other end to the VTR.

4 Viewfinder fitting shoe

Fix the DXF-701/701CE Viewfinder here.

5 Viewfinder left-to-right position fixing ring

Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of the viewfinder. (See page 28.)

6 Viewfinder front-to-back position locking catch

Release this catch to adjust the front-to-back position of the viewfinder. (See page 28.)

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7 REMOTE connector 1 (mini-jack)

Use this connector to connect the switch for enabling remote operation of the ClipLink function.

For details of connectable switches, contact your Sony dealer.

8 MONITOR OUT connector (BNC)

Outputs both the camera video and the character information as displayed on the viewfinder screen. You can connect an optional LCD color monitor to this connector.

9 VIDEO OUT connector (BNC)

This outputs the video signal captured by the camera.

0 REMOTE connector 2 (10-pin)

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

Notes

When using the RM-M7G, note the following points.

•When operating the camera head from the camera control unit, connect the RM-M7G to the camera control unit.

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

!¡ LENS connector (12-pin, for 2/3-inch lens)

Connect the lens connector.

!™ VF (viewfinder)connector (8-pin)

This is the connector for the DXF-40B/50B (or DXF40BCE/50BCE) viewfinder.

Note

When using this connector, do not connect a DXF-701/ 701CE viewfinder to the VF connector on the front of the camera head.

!£ VTR connectors (PRO 76-pin DIGITAL and

PRO 50-pin)

Connect a dockable VTR. A PRO 76-pin DIGITAL connector is for the DSR-1/1P and a PRO 50-pin connector is for the PVV-3/3P or a camera adaptor.

VCL-916BYA Zoom Lens

1 Focusing ring

2 Manual zoom control

3 Iris ring

4 RET button

5 VTR button

RET

W

M

A

T

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6 Ff adjustment ring

7 MACRO button

8 MACRO ring

9Zoom remote control connector

0Focus remote control connector

!¡ ZOOM selector

!™ Power zoom switch

!£ Iris selector

!¢ Instant automatic iris button

! Lens connector

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		1 Focusing ring
		Turn this ring to focus the lens on the subject.
		2 Manual zoom control
		For direct manual zoom control, set the ZOOM
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		selector to the “M” position, and turn this control.
Overview		3 Iris ring
		position, and turn this control.
		For manual iris control, set the iris selector to the “M”
		4 RET (return) button
		This allows you to check the video signal as follows.
		When operating with a portable VTR connected
		via other equipment: when the VTR is recording,
		pressing this button connects the E-E video
		signal1) from the VTR to the viewfinder.
		When operating with a DSR-1/1P or PVV-3/3P
		mounted on the camera head: when the VTR is in
		recording pause mode, press this button to review
		the last few seconds of the recording in the
		viewfinder (recording review).
		When operating with a CCU-M3/M3P/M5/M5P
		M7/M7P Camera Control Unit connected: pressing
		this button connects the return video signal from
		the camera control unit to the viewfinder.
		When this button is not pressed, the viewfinder
		displays the video signal captured by the camera.
		5 VTR button
		When operating with a VTR: this button starts and
		stops recording on the VTR. Press it once to start
		recording, and once more to stop.
		When operating with a CCU-M3/M3P/M5/M5P
		M7/M7P Camera Control Unit connected: pressing
		this button connects the return video signal from
		the camera control unit to the viewfinder.
		(Starting and stopping recording is controlled on
		the VTR.)
		6 Ff (flange focal length) adjustment ring
		To adjust the flange focal length, loosen the screw on
		this ring, then turn the ring. (See page 80.)

7 MACRO button

For close-up work, hold this button down while turning the MACRO ring. (See page 82.)

8 MACRO ring

For close-up work, hold the MACRO button down while turning this ring. (See page 82.)

9 Zoom remote control connector (8-pin)

For remote control of zoom operations, connect an optional LO-23 Lens Remote Control Unit.

!º Focus remote control connector (3-pin)

This is not used.

!¡ ZOOM selector

This selects the mode of zoom operation.

S (servo): power zoom

M (manual): manual zoom

!™ Power zoom switch

Use this to carry out a power zoom. W end: zoom toward wide angle T end: zoom toward telephoto

Pressing the switch harder increases the zoom speed.

!£ Iris selector

This selects the mode of iris operation. (See page 81.)

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

!¢ Instant automatic iris button

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

! Lens connector

Connect this to the LENS connector on the camera head.

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	1) E-E video signal: “electric-to-electric” video signal.
	This is an output from the VTR of the input video signal
	which has passed through internal electrical circuits, but
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	or on the tape.
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DXF-701/701CE Viewfinder

1 BATT indicator

	TALLY
2 TAKE/TALLY indicator	TAKE REC	BATT
3 REC/TALLY indicators
4 SHUTTER indicator
	SHUTTER	GAIN UP
5 GAIN UP indicator
6 Eyepiece focusing knob
7 Accessory fixing screw hole
8 Tally lamp
Microphone holding screw		Eye cup
Microphone holder
Microphonea)
		9 Eyepiece release catch
		0 BRIGHT control
		!¡ CONTRAST control
		!™ PEAKING control
		!£ TALLY switch
		!¢ Viewfinder connector
a) Not supplied with the optional DXF-701/701CE

1 BATT (battery) indicator (red)

This indicates when the battery capacity is low. (See page 37.)

Note

When using a camera control unit, this indicator flashes when you operate the controls, but this is not a malfunction.

2 TAKE/TALLY indicator (orange)

When using the ClipLink function while shooting, this indicator lights when the TAKE button has been pressed to set a Mark IN point and goes out when a Mark OUT point is set.

3REC/TALLY (recording/tally) indicators (red)

•From the time when you press the VTR button on the lens or camera head, this flashes until recording starts, then stays on continuously during recording.

•When using a camera control unit, this lights when the video from this camera is selected.

•This is also used to indicate a fault. (See page 86.)

•The lower indicator can be disabled by menu setting.

(See page 58.)

4 SHUTTER indicator (red)

This lights when the SHUTTER switch is in the ON position. (If the EVS is selected, the indicator will not light.)

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D30WS/P(E)/V1			5 GAIN UP indicator (orange)
			Location and Function of Parts
			This lights when the gain is 3 dB or more.
			6 Eyepiece focusing knob
			Turn this to adjust the viewfinder focus to match your
	1Chapter
			eyesight. (See page 79.)
	Overview		7 Accessory fixing screw hole
			Attach optional video lights or other accessories here.
			8 Tally lamp
			When the TALLY switch is in the ON position, this
			operates in the same way as the REC/TALLY
			indicators 3.
			9 Eyepiece release catch
			To view the viewfinder screen directly, press this
			catch, and hinge up the eyepiece.
			0 BRIGHT (brightness) control
			This adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image.
			(See page 79.)
			!¡ CONTRAST control
			This adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder image. (See
			page 79.)
			!™ PEAKING control
			This adjusts the outline intensity of the viewfinder
			image. (See page 79.)
			!£ TALLY switch
			Set this switch to the ON position to use the tally lamp
		8.
			!¢ Viewfinder connector (20-pin)
			Connect this to the VF connector (front) on the camera
			head.

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Replacing the Lithium Battery

The camera head uses a lithium battery (CR2032) to retain date and time data.

When the lithium battery’s voltage falls, the clock indication dose not appear. Replace the lithium battery and set the clock (see page 77).

1 Pull the upper part of the battery cover (on the rear of the camera head) forward and turn the cover clockwise.

Note

•Carefully read the instructions for replacing the lithium battery. Lithium batteries may explode if misused.

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

For detaching the VTR or camera
adaptor, see “Fitting a VTR” next	Rear of the
page.	camera head

Battery cover

2 Take out the lithium battery.

Press down and pull out toward you.

3 Reverse step 2 to insert a replacement lithium battery. Make sure that the + symbol on the battery is facing you.

4 Close the battery cover.

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Fitting a VTR

This section explains how to attach the DSR-1/1P to the camera head. The method for attaching a PVV-3/ 3P is similar.

1 Set the PRO 76-pin DIGITAL

connector on the DSR-1/1P.

For details, see the operating instructions for the DSR-1/1P.

When replacing the camera head grip with a camcorder grip, see “Using the Camcorder Grip” (page 23).

DSR-1/1P

2 Chapter
and Fitting
Connections	Camera connector (PRO 76-pin DIGITAL)
	2 Align the projection on the
	bottom of the DSR-1/1P with
	the slot on the camera head.

Projection

Camera head

Slot

Groove

3 Slide the DSR-1/1P and the camera head together in the groove as far as possible.

4 Tighten the two screws in the grip connector and the two screws in the shoulder pad section.

Note

Slide the shoulder pad to its central position before tightening the screws. Otherwise the screws may not be properly fixed.

To remove the VTR

Reverse the fitting procedure.

Screws

To fit a camera adaptor

Follow the same procedure as when fitting a VTR.

Using the Camcorder Grip

When using the camera head with a VTR as a	camcorder grip and the method for attaching it differ
camcorder, you can replace the camera head’s grip	slightly depending on the type of VTR.
with a camcorder grip (not supplied). The type of

Attaching a camcorder grip to the DSR-1/1P

1 If the viewfinder is attached, adjust the viewfinder to the full-forward position.

For details, see “Adjusting the viewfinder position” on page 28.

2 Remove the camera head grip’s three screws, then pull up the grip to remove it.

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Fitting a VTR

3 Remove the VTR connection plate.

	4	Remove the DSR-1/1P’s
		shoulder strap fitting and the
2 Chapter		camera head connection plate.
and Fitting
Connections	5	Perform the first three steps in
		“Fitting a VTR”.
	6	Screw the connection plate
		(supplied with the grip for the
		DSR-130/130P) which
		straddles the connection
		between the camera head and
		the DSR-1/1P. Also, tighten
		the two screws in the shoulder
		pad section. (See step 4 on
		page 23.)
	7	Screw the grip for the DSR-
		130/130P.

VTR connection plate

Camera head connection plate

Shoulder strap fitting

Connection plate

Grip for the DSR-130/130P

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Attaching a camcorder grip to the PVV-3/3P

1 Perform steps 2 to 4 in “Fitting a VTR”.

2 If the viewfinder is attached, adjust the viewfinder to the full-forward position.

For details, see “Adjusting the

viewfinder position” on page 28. Chapter 2

3 Remove the grip’s three	Fitting
screws, then pull up the grip to
remove it.	Connections and

4 Remove the PVV-3/3P’s

shoulder strap fitting.

Shoulder strap fitting

5 Screw the grip for the PVW-	Grip for the PVW-D30/D30P
D30/D30P.

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Fitting the Lens

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In the case of the DXC-D30F/D30PF/D30K/D30PK model, the lens is already fitted. In other cases, use the following procedure to fit the lens.

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

2 With the lens fixing lever turned fully counterclockwise, push in the lens, aligning the projection on the lens with the cutout on the camera.

3 Supporting the lens, turn the lens fixing lever fully clockwise. Replace the retaining rubber on the lens mount.

Retaining rubber

Lens mount cap

Align and push in.

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4 Using the triangular mark as a guide, push the lens connector into the LENS connector on the camera head, until it clicks into place. Fasten the cable with the clamps.

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

LENS connector

Triangular mark

Fitting optional filters

Loosen the lens hood fixing screw to remove the lens hood, then attach the filter.

Remove lens hood

Lens hood fixing screw

Filter (optional)

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Using Accessories

Using the Viewfinder

Removing the Viewfinder

Remove any microphone from the viewfinder before beginning.

1 Pull the viewfinder connector out of the VF connector on the front of the camera head.

2 Loosen the viewfinder left-to- right position fixing ring, then pulling up the retaining catch, slide the viewfinder out.

VF connector

Retaining catch

Viewfinder left-to-right position fixing ring

Left eye adaptor

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

Note

You cannot stow the camera attached with a left eye adaptor in the LC-421 Carrying Case.

For details, consult your Sony dealer.

Using an Optional Microphone

To use a long microphone such as the optional ECM670/672, remove the supplied microphone holder, and fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder to the camera, then mount the microphone in this holder.

Removing the supplied microphone holder

Remove the two microphone holder retaining screws (M4 × 6) from the viewfinder, remove the microphone holder, then replace the screws in their original positions.

Microphone	M4 × 6 screws
holder

Fitting the optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder

Remove the two retaining screws (M3 × 8) for the optional microphone holder, then use these screws to attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder.

Screws removed from the camera

CAC-12

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To fit the viewfinder

Reverse the removal procedure.

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Adjusting the viewfinder position

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

Viewfinger front-to-back

Viewfinder left-to-right

position locking catch

position fixing ring

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Using Accessories

Fitting an optional microphone

Use the following procedure to attach an optional

ECM-670 Microphone.

1 Loosen the screw of the CAC-

		12 Microphone Holder, then
		open the holder and replace the
		microphone adaptor with the
		one supplied with the ECM-
	2Chapter	670 Microphone.
	and Fitting	2 Insert the microphone in the
	Connections
		Connect the microphone cable
		microphone holder, close the
		holder, and tighten the screw.
		to the MIC IN +48 V
		connector.

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

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

ECM-672: no microphone adaptor required.

Slender microphones (19 mm (3/4 inch) diameter): use the microphone adaptor supplied with the CAC-12.

Microphone adaptor

MIC IN +48 V connector

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Fitting to a Tripod

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

VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor

	Side the camera forward	Tripod
	along the slot, until it clicks
	firmly into place.

Pin

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad

Position

You can slide the shoulder pad toward the front or back by up to 10 mm from its central position (as when shipped). Adjust it to get the best balance when using the camera on your shoulder.

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Removal

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

Note

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

	1
2	Loosen the
	two screws.

Adjust the position, then tighten the screws.

Optional CAC-4 Chest Pad

When using the camera on your shoulder, attaching the optional CAC-4 Chest Pad reduces the load on your right hand supporting the zoom lens, and makes operation easier.

For details see the instructions provided with the CAC-4.

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D30WS/P(E)/V1		Using Accessories
		Using the Carrying Case
		Stowing the camera
		Align the camera with the base of the case, and slide
		the camera in forward.
		Checking that the pin at the rear engages correctly,
		push forward until it locks into place.
		Notes
	2Chapter	• Bring the viewfinder into the horizontal position,
		stowing.
	Fitting	slide it fully rearward and to the left, then fix before
		• When an optional microphone (ECM-670/672, C-74,
	and	etc.) is attached, loosen the microphone fixing
		screws, move the microphone to the lowest position,
	Connections	and fix before stowing.
		Example of fully-stowed carrying case
		DXC-D30/D30P Color Video Camera
		This can be stored with the following system
		component fitted.
		• CA-537/537P/327/327P/325A/325AP/325B
		Camera Adaptor or DSR-1/1P, PVV-3/3P or
		EVV-9000/9000P
		• DXF-701/701CE Viewfinder
		• ECM-670/ECM-672/C-74 Microphone
		• Zoom lens (VCL-916BYA etc.)
		(Largest lens which can be stowed is
		Canon J18 X 8.5BI-B.)
		• CAC-12 Microphone Holder
		• CAC-4 Chest Pad
		VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor
		Fasten straps.

Cassettes, camera cables, etc.

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Align the camera with the base of the carrying case.

Base

Lever

LC-421 Carrying

Case

NP-1A/1B Battery Packs (maximum two) - Fasten straps.

Connections

Connecting a Portable VTR

Using the optional CA-537/537P or CA-327/327P Camera Adaptor and a camera cable, you can connect a portable VTR. Set the VTR selector switch on the camera adaptor according to the VTR connected.

If using a VTR from another manufacturer, consult your Sony dealer.

Checks before making connections

Check first that the video camera, camera adaptor, VTR, and other devices are all powered off.

Making connections

Using a camera cable, connect the VTR/CCU/CMA connector on the camera adaptor to the camera input connector of the VTR.

Example: Connecting a BVW-50/50P Portable VTR to a CA-537/ 537P Camera Adaptor

CA-537/537P Camera

Adaptor

26-pin connector

VTR/CCU/CMA DXC-D30/D30P

CCZ-A Camera Cable

26-pin connector

CAMERA IN

BVW-50/50P Portable VTR

Camera cable

•Select a camera cable to fit the camera input connector on the VTR you are using.

•The maximum camera cable extent is 10 m (33 ft).

For details, consult your Sony dealer.

Video monitor

•If using an S-VHS VTR, using a video monitor with an S-video input connector and connecting it to the S- video connector of the VTR will allow you to monitor a clear picture, with no flecking.

•The output video signal from the VIDEO OUT connector of this unit is a composite video signal.

Connect the VIDEO OUT connector of this unit to a composite video signal input connector of the monitor.

	camera adaptor		Chapter
	Setting the VTR selector switch on the
			2
	When using the camera with a CA-537/537P/327/327P		Fitting
	Camera Adaptor, it is essential to correctly set the		and
	VTR selector switch on the camera adaptor according
			Connections
	to the VTR connected. This switch determines the
	type of video signal output from the VTR/CCU/CMA
	connector and the audio output signal level.
	Example: When using a CA-537/537P
	VTR SELECT switch
		2
	1	3

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