Sony DXC-D35K, DXC-D35H, DXC-D35WSL, DXC-D35L, DXC-D35PH User Manual

3-203-895-13(1)

Color Video Camera

Operating Instructions

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

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DXC-D35K/D35PK
DXC-D35L/D35PL
DXC-D35WSL/D35WSPL
DXC-D35H/D35PH

 2000 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

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To avoid electrical shock, do not open
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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
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Använd samma batterityp eller en likvärdig typ som

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For customers in the USA (for DXC-D35K/D35L/D35WSL/
D35H)

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

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

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

For the customers in Europe (for DXC-D35PK/D35PL/
D35WSPL/D35PH)

This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC
Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the
European Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the
following European standards:

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.
TV studio).

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Overview

Chapter 2

Fitting and
Connection

Product Configurations ....................................................7

Features .............................................................................9

Features on the DXC-D35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL ..... 9

Features on the DXC-D35WSL/D35WSPL...................... 12

Location and function of Parts ......................................13

Camera Head ..................................................................... 13

VCL-918BY Zoom Lens................................................... 19

DXF-801/801CE V iewf inder............................................. 21

Replacing the Lithium Battery .......................................23

Fitting a VTR ....................................................................25

Using the Camcorder Grip ................................................ 27

Fitting the Lens ...............................................................30

Using Accessories ..........................................................32

Using the Viewfinder......................................................... 32

Using an Optional Microphone ......................................... 33

Fitting to a Tripod.............................................................. 34

Using the Optional CAC-4 Chest Pad............................... 34

Using the Carrying Case ................................................... 35

Connections ....................................................................36

Connecting a Portable VTR............................................... 36

Connecting a Number of Cameras (Using a Camera

Control Unit) ................................................................ 37

Connecting a Number of Cameras (Without Using

a Camera Control Unit)................................................ 39

Power Supply...................................................................40

Using Battery Packs .......................................................... 40

Camera Adaptor Power Supply ......................................... 41

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Chapter 3

Shooting

Chapter 4

Viewfinder Screen
Indications and
Menus

Table of Contents

Basic Procedure for Shooting........................................43

Using the DynaLatitude Function ..................................... 45

Shooting with the DSR-1/1P...........................................46

Using the ClipLink Function............................................. 46

Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space

Editing .......................................................................... 48

Using the Freeze Mix Function......................................... 49

Viewfinder Screen Indications .......................................51

Changing the Viewfinder Display ..................................... 51

Viewfinder Normal Indications.......................................54

Status Indications .............................................................. 57

Viewfinder Basic Menu ...................................................58

Basic Menu Operations ..................................................... 58

Contents and Settings of Each Page .................................. 58

Viewfinder Advanced Menu............................................64

Advanced Menu Operations.............................................. 64

Contents and Settings of Each Page .................................. 64

Video Output and Viewfinder Picture

(For DXC-D35WSL/D35WSPL)................................. 70

Setup Files .......................................................................71

Calling up a Setup File ...................................................... 71

Changing File Settings ...................................................... 73

Saving File Settings........................................................... 73

Using SetupNavi and SetupLog with the DSR-1/1P.....76

Setting up the Camera Using Data Recorded on Tape ...... 76

Recording the Menu Settings onto a Tape......................... 77

Viewing SetupLog Data .................................................... 78

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Table of Contents

Chapter 5

Adjustments and
Settings

White Balance Adjustment.............................................79

Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value

in Memory.................................................................... 79

Using the Preset White Balance Settings .......................... 81

Light Sources and Color Temperatures ............................. 81

Using the ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)

Function........................................................................ 81

Black Balance Adjustment .............................................83

Shutter Settings ..............................................................84

Setting the Clock and Timestamping Recordings........86

Viewfinder Screen Adjustments ....................................88

Adjusting the Lens..........................................................89

Flange Focal Length Adjustment ...................................... 89

Iris Adjustments................................................................. 90

Adjusting the Iris Sensitivity............................................. 91

Macrophotography ............................................................ 91

Settings for Special Cases .............................................92

Appendix

Skin Detail Correction....................................................... 93

Adjusting Color in the Specified Area .............................. 93

Important Notes on Operation .......................................95

Characteristics of CCD Sensors ........................................ 96

Warning Indications........................................................97

Specifications..................................................................98

Related Products................................................................ 99

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories ......101

What Is ClipLink? ..........................................................102

How ClipLink Changes Video Production Techniques ... 102

ClipLink Operation Flow...............................................103

Example System Configuration....................................... 103

Data Generated When Shooting...................................... 104

6 Table of Contents

Overview

Product Configurations

Chapter1

The eight models, DXC-D35K, DXC-D35L/D35WSL,
DXC-D35H, DXC-D35PK, DXC-D35PL/D35WSPL,
and DXC-D35PH, comprise both NTSC and PAL

versions and the components as shown in the figure on
next page. The operation of the basic camera unit is
the same in all cases.

Chapter 1 Overview 7

Product Configurations

Chapter 1 Overview

DXC-D35K/D35PK

DXC-D35L/D35PL

VCT-U14 Tripod
Adaptor

DXC-D35/D35P/D35WSa)/
D35WSP

a)

Camera Head

Microphone

DXC-D35H/D35PH

b)

DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder

RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit

Test chart for flange
focal length
adjustment

VCL-918BY
Zoom Lens

a) DXC-D35WSL/D35WSPL only
b) Illustration: DXC-D35WS/D35WSP

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

Features on the DXC-D35/D35P/
D35WSL/D35WSPL

The DXC-D35WSL/S35WSPL is a 16:9 wide-screen

type (4:3-16:9 switchable) digital video camera while

the DXC-D35/D35P is a 4:3 standard-screen type

digital video camera. Common features on both types

are described in this section. See also “Features on the

DXC-D35WSL/D35WSPL” (page 12) for using the

DXC-D35WSL/S35WSPL.

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/3-inch IT type Power HAD (WS) CCD

The DXC-D35/D35P Color Video Camera uses 2/3-

inch IT type Power HAD CCDs. (For the DXC-

D35WSL/D35WSPL, Power HAD WS CCDs are

used. ) It outperforms most of the exiting FIT type

CCD cameras for high-end use, in both picture quality

and sensitivity.

•Smear: –125 dB (DXC-D35/D35P) or –120 dB

(DXC-D35WSL/D35WSPL)

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

•S/N: 63 dB (DXC-D35/D35WSL) or 61 dB (DXC-

D35P/D35WSPL)

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 (see page 45).

DCC+ (dynamic contrast control plus)

Prevents white breakup when shooting a high intensity

subject, and also prevents color faults in high intensity

subject.

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

Recording and managing setup data

In addition to the setup menu that is displayed in the
viewfinder screen, the DXC-D35/D35P/D35WSL/
D35WSPL 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-D35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL
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-D35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL 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.

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Black stretch and compress

Enables control of luminance signal levels in black
areas without changing the hue.

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Features

ClipLink™ Function (when using DSR­1/1P)

The ClipLink function can be used at every step from

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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-D35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL docks with
the DSR-1/1P DVCAM VTR to configure
camcorder. It also docks with the PVV-3/3P Betacam
SP VTR to configure a Betacam SP camcorder. In
addition, the DXC-D35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL
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.

a

digital

Programmable gain

The amount of gain relative to the GAIN switch
setting (H, M, or L) can be programmed as –3 dB, 0

1)

dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 18 dB+DPR

, 24
dB,
24 dB+DPR and hyper gain.

Hyper gain

Hyper gain (36 dB or 42dB, i.e. about 60 times or 120
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.

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

New Functions boost operability

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

EZ (easy) mode function

When there isn’t time to check the camera head

•Total recording time for all cuts

•Total recording time for current cut

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.

Viewfinder super detail

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

EZ (easy) focus

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

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1) DPR = Dual Pixel Readout

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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-D35/D35WSL (or from 70 to 90% on
the DXC-D35P/D35WSPL) and the zebra 2 indicates
the levels of 100 IRE for the DXC-D35/D35WSL or
more (or the levels of 100% or more for the DXC­D35P/D35WSPL).

Color temperature display

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

Switching the color temperatures for the
preset white balance

You can select the preset white balance at 3200 K
(default) or 5600 K (default) by setting the FILTER
control. The preset white balance can be changed to
other value through menu setting (see page 59).

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

Designed for ease of operation

Dynafit Pad

Thanks to the Dynafit Pad which fits well to the
shoulder, the camera is stable on the shoulder.

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-801/
801CE)

•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

•DISPLAY switch that can turn the character display
on and off

•Light that can light the lens control elements

•Switching the aspect ratio automatically between
16:9 (wide screen) and 4:3 (standard screen) when
used with the DXC-D35WSL/D35WSPL

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1-kHz reference signal output

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

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.

Edit Search Function (when using DSR-1/1P)

When using the DXC-D35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL
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.

VTR data display

When connected to a VTR, the DXC-D35/D35P/
D35WSL/D35WSPL 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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Features

Features on the DXC-D35WSL/
D35WSPL

Features only on the DXC-D35WSL/S35WSPL is

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described in this section. See “Features on the DXC­D35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL” (page 9) for
common features on a 4:3 standard-screen type digital
video camera and 16:9 wide-screen type digital video
camera.

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. (See page 68.)

Wide-aspect ID signals

A menu setting is available to add wide-aspect ID
signals

1)

to 16:9-mode video signals.

2)

(See page 68.)

Selection of the safety zone size in 16:9
mode

When the aspect ratio is 16:9, you can change the
safety zone size through menu setting (see page 65.)

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1) ID signals complying with EIAJ CPR-1204 (DXC­D35WSL) or complying with ETS WSS (DXC­D35WSPL).

2) Video signals refer to the following:

• Video signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector
and MONITOR OUT connector.

• The Y component of Y/C separate signals and the Y
component of component signals output from the VTR
connector.

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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

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qf REC TIME switch

qg TTL RESET button

TTL

DUR

OFF

TTL RESET SET

OFF

ON

qh SKIN DTL switch

qj SKIN DTL SET button

REC TIME SKIN DTL

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

ZEBRA HYPER

GAIN

DOWN/OFF UP/ON

FILE
STD

SETUP

qk SET UP switch
ql HYPER GAIN switch
w; ZEBRA switch

wa UP/ON button
ws 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

Illustration: DXC-D35WS/D35WSP

q; OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch

qa GAIN switch

qs NG button

qd Breaker switch

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Location and Function of Parts

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 68.) When this function is used, the iris and

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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-M5/M7 (or CCU-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.

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 81.)

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-D35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL’s
status (of current settings) is displayed.

4 Slide cover lock

This lock keeps the slide cover closed.

Pull the upper panel forward and then lift it up.

EDIT SEARCH EDIT SEARCH

LOCK FREE LOCK FREE

Unlocked position Locked position

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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 79.)

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 2.

BARS: This setting displays color bars.

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.

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For details of menu operation, see Chapter 4 “Viewfinder

Screen Displays and Menus” (page 51).

qa 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

64.) The factory default selections are 18 dB (H), 9 dB

(M) and 0 dB (L).

Note

When the HYPER GAIN switch ql is in the ON

position, the GAIN switch has no effect.

qs NG button

When using the ClipLink function during shooting,

you can designate a particular scene as “NG” (No

Good) by pressing this button before shooting the next

scene. Press the button again to cancel the NG setting.

qd 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.

qf 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 67), then the VTR
time data (time code, CTL count, or user bit
value) is displayed.

qg TTL (total) RESET button

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

qh SKIN DTL (skin detail) switch

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

For details, see “Skin Detail Correction” (page 93).

qj SKIN DTL (skin detail set) SET button

Press this button with the SKIN DTL button qh 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 93).

qk 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.

ql HYPER GAIN switch

Setting this switch to the ON position increases the
gain by a factor of about 60 or 120 with respect to 0
dB (a 30 or 36 dB increase by electronic amplification
and a 6 dB increase for DPR, bringing about a total
gain increase of 36 or 42 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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Location and Function of Parts

w; 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 (page 65), the zebra 1 for video levels between 70 to

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90 IRE (or 70 to 90%) and the zebra 2 for video levels
100 IRE or more (or 100% or more) can be displayed
independently or simultaneously.

Front view

wa 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.

ws 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

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

pin, female)

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

2 VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)

This is the connector for the DXF-801/801CE
viewfinder.

3 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

Illustration: DXC-D35WS/D35WSP

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 43.)

Note

When using this connector, do not connect a DXF-41/
51 viewfinder to the VF connector on the left side.

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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 84). 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.

Left and upper view

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 79 to 83.)

0 VTR button

Pressing this button starts and stops recording on the
VTR.

1 Fitting for optional microphone holder

2 Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole

3 Shoulder strap fitting

4 Viewfinder fitting shoe

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1 Fitting for optional microphone holder

You can fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder
here. (See page 33.)

2 Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole

Attach optional video lights or other accessories here.

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
qa LENS connector
qs VF connector

qd VTR connector

4 Viewfinder fitting shoe

Fix the DXF-801/801CE 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 32.)

3 Shoulder strap fixture

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

6 Viewfinder front-to-back position locking catch

Release this catch to adjust the front-to-back position
of the viewfinder. (See page 32.)

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Location and Function of Parts

7 REMOTE connector 1 (mini-jack)

Connect the RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit to enable
remote operation of the ClipLink function.

8 MONITOR OUT connector (BNC)

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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.

Note

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.

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

Connect the lens connector.

qs VF (viewfinder) connector (8-pin)

This is the connector for the DXF-41/51 viewfinder.

Note

When using this connector, do not connect a DXF-801/
801CE viewfinder to the VF connector on the front of
the camera head.

qd 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.

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VCL-918BY Zoom Lens

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1 Iris ring

2 Zoom ring

3 Focus ring

Lens hood

4 M button

5 F.B adjustment ring

and F.B fixing screw

6 MACRO ring

7 ZOOM selector

8 Zoom remote control

connector

9 Lens connector

0 RET button

qa VTR button

qs Instant automatic iris adjustment

button

qd IRIS selector
qf Motorized zoom lever

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Location and Function of Parts

1 Iris ring

For manual iris control, set the IRIS selector qd to the
“M” position, and turn this ring.

2 Zoom ring

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For direct manual zoom control, set the ZOOM
selector 7 to the “MANU.” position, and turn this
ring.

3 Focus ring

Turn this ring to focus the lens on the subject.

4 M (close-up) button

For close-up work, turn the MACRO ring 6 while
holding this button down. (See page 91.)

5 F.B (flange focal length) adjustment ring and
F.B fixing knob

F.B adjustment ring : To adjust the flange focal

length, loosen the F.B fixing knob, then turn the
ring. (See page 89.)

F.B fixing knob: Fixes the F.B adjustment ring.

6 MACRO (close-up) ring

For close-up, turn this ring while holding the M
button 4 down. (See page 91.)

7 ZOOM selector

This selects the mode of zoom operation.

SERVO: power zoom
MANU. (manual): manual zoom

8 Zoom remote control connector (8-pin)

Connect the optional LO-26 lens remote control unit
for remote control of zooming.

9 Lens connector (12-pin)

Connect to the LENS connector (qa on page 18) of the
Camera Head.

0 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 in

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-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.

qa VTR button

When operating with a VTR: this button starts and

stops recording, and once more to stop.

When operating with a CCU-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.)

qs Instant automatic iris adjustment 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.

qd IRIS selector

This selects the mode of iris operation. (See page 14.)

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

qf Motorized zoom lever

Use this to carry out a power zoom. Pressing the lever
harder increases the zoom speed.

W end: zoom toward wide angle
T end: zoom toward telephoto

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1) E-E video signal: “electric-to-electric” video signal.

This is the input video signal which has passed through
internal electrical circuits, but has not been converted to
a magnetic signal.

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DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder

You can switch the scan size of the DXF-801/801CE
in accordance with the aspect ratio selected on the
camera or camcorder.

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1 Eyepiece focusing knob

2 Stopper

Microphone holding screw

Microphone holder

Microphone

3 LIGHT switch and light

TALLY

TAKE BATTREC

SHUTTER GAIN UP

4 TAKE/TALLY indicator

5 BATT indicator

6 REC/TALLY indicators

7 GAIN UP indicator

8 SHUTTER indicator

Eye cup

9 PEAKING control
0 CONTRAST control

qa Tally lamp
qs BRIGHT control

qd Eyepiece release catch

qf TALLY switch
qg DISPLAY switch

HIGH LOW OFF

LIGHT

1 Eyepiece focusing knob

Turn this to adjust the viewfinder focus to match your
eyesight. (See page 88.)

2 Stopper

Lift up when detaching the viewfinder (See page 32).

3 LIGHT switch and light

The light lights the lens and the switch controls the
light as follows.

HIGH/LOW: Turn the light on and control the

brightness.

OFF: Turns the lights off.

qh Viewfinder connector

4 TAKE/TALLY indicator (orange)

When using the ClipLink function while shooting, this
indicator lights when the TAKE button (7 on page

17) has been pressed to set a Mark IN point and goes
out when a Mark OUT point is set.

5 BATT (battery) indicator (red)

This lights when the battery capacity is low.

Note

When using a camera control unit, this indicator
flashes when

you operate the controls, but this is not a malfunction.

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Location and Function of Parts

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

•This flashes from the time when you press the VTR

button (0 on page 17 and qa on page 20) on the lens
or camcorder until recording starts, then stays on

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continuously during recording.

•When using a camera control unit, this lights when

the video from the camera is selected.

•This is also used to indicate a fault. (See page 97.)

•The lower indicator can be disabled by menu setting.

(See page 66.)

7 GAIN UP indicator (orange)

This lights when the gain is 3 dB or more.

8 SHUTTER indicator (red)

This lights when the SHUTTER switch (6 on page

17) is in the ON position. (If the EVS is selected, the

indicator will not light.)

9 PEAKING control

This adjusts the outline intensity of the viewfinder
image. (See page 88.)

qg DISPLAY switch

Set this switch to OFF when you want to remove the
character data from the viewfinder and the monitor
connected to the MONITOR OUT connector.
However, items which are set to OFF in advanced
menu page 5 and page 6 are not displayed even when
this switch is set to ON.

qh Viewfinder connector (20-pin)
Connect this to the VF connector (2 on page 16).

0 CONTRAST control

This adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder image. (See
page 88.)

qa Tally lamp

When the TALLY switch qf is in the ON position, this
operates in the same way as the REC/TALLY
indicators 6.

qs BRIGHT (brightness) control

This adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image.

(See page 88.)

qd Eyepiece release catch

To view the viewfinder screen directly, press this
catch, and hinge up the eyepiece.

qf TALLY switch

Set this switch to the ON position to use the tally lamp
qa.

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Fitting and
Connections

Replacing the Lithium Battery

Chapter2

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 86).

Notes

•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.

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Replacing the Lithium Battery

1 Pull the upper part of the

battery cover (on the rear of
the camera head) forward and
turn the cover clockwise.

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

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2 Take out the lithium battery.

3 Reverse step 2 to insert a

replacement lithium battery.
Make sure that the + symbol
on the battery is facing you.

Rear of the
camera head

Battery cover

Press down and pull out toward 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.
(The camera connector on the
PVV-3/3P is PRO 50-pin.)

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

2 Loosen the two screws and

remove the shoulder pad.

When replacing the camera head grip with a camcorder
grip, see “Using the Camcorder Grip” (page 27).

DSR-1/1P

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Camera connector
(PRO 76-pin DIGITAL)

3 Align the projection on the

bottom of the DSR-1/1P with
the slot on the camera head.

Camera head

Screws

Slot

Groove

Projection

(continued)

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Fitting a VTR

4 Slide the DSR-1/1P and the

camera head together in the
groove as far as possible.

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5 Tighten the two screws in the

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

6 Attach the shoulder pad.

To remove the VTR

Reverse the fitting procedure.

Screws

To fit a camera adaptor

Follow the same procedure as when fitting a VTR.

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Using the Camcorder Grip

When using the camera head with a VTR as a
camcorder, you can replace the camera head’s grip
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 32.

2 Remove the camera head

grip’s three screws, then pull
up the grip to remove it.

camcorder grip and the method for attaching it differ
slightly depending on the type of VTR.

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3 Remove the VTR connection

plate.

4 Remove the DSR-1/1P’s

shoulder strap fitting and the
camera head connection plate.

VTR connection
plate

Camera head
connection plate

Shoulder strap
fitting

(continued)

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Fitting a VTR

5 Perform the first three steps in

“Fitting a VTR”.

6 Screw the connection plate

(supplied with the grip for the
DVCAM camcorder) which
straddles the connection
between the camera head and
the DSR-1/1P. Also, tighten

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the two screws in the shoulder
pad section. (See step

page 26.)

Connection

5

on

plate

7 Screw the grip for the

DVCAM camcorder.

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.

Grip for the DVCAM camcorder

For details, see “Adjusting the
viewfinder position” on page 32.

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3 Remove the grip’s three

screws, then pull up the grip to
remove it.

4 Remove the PVV-3/3P’s

shoulder strap fitting.

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Shoulder strap
fitting

5 Screw the grip for the Betacam

camcorder.

Grip for the Betacam
camcorder

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Fitting the Lens

In the case of the DXC-D35K/D35PK 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.

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Retaining rubber

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.

Lens mount cap

Align and push in.

Lens fixing lever

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