Sony HDW-650 Operation Manual

HD CAMCORDER

HDW-650 HDW-650F HDW-650P

OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 3)

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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

For the customers in the U.S.A.

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

— Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

— Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive 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 Environments: E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

For the customers in Taiwan only

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

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

AVERTISSEMENT

Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

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

Pour les clients en Europe

Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) émise par la Commission de la Communauté européenne. La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux normes européennes suivantes :

• EN55103-1 : Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)

• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)

Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements électromagnétiques suivants : E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).

Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les adresses indiquées dans les documents de service ou de garantie séparés.

nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.

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

Für Kunden in Europa

Dieses Produkt besitzt die CEKennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMVRichtlinie der EG-Kommission. Angewandte Normen:

• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störaussendung)

• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störfestigkeit)

Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen: E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).

Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf Kundendienst oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte an die in den separaten Kundendienst- oder Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten Anschriften.

WARNUNG

Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf dieses Gerät

Chapter 1 Overview

Features ........................................................................................................ 8

Camera features................................................................................. 8

VTR features..................................................................................... 8

Other features.................................................................................... 9

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...................................... 10

Power supply................................................................................... 10

Accessory attachments.................................................................... 10

Operating and connectors section ................................................... 12

HDVF-20A viewfinder (optional)................................................... 24

Status display on the viewfinder screen.......................................... 25

Chapter 2 Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply ........................................................................ 29

Using a battery pack........................................................................ 29

Using AC power.............................................................................. 30

Attaching the Viewfinder .......................................................................... 30

Attaching the HDVF-20A/C35W ................................................... 30

Adjusting the viewfinder position................................................... 31

Moving the viewfinder shoe up....................................................... 31

Detaching the eyepiece ................................................................... 32

Adjusting the viewfinder focus and screen ..................................... 33

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock ........................................... 34

Mounting the Lens..................................................................................... 35

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length.......................................................... 36

Preparing the Audio Input System .......................................................... 37

Connecting a microphone to the MIC IN connector....................... 37

Connecting microphones to the AUDIO IN connectors ................. 37

Attaching a UHF portable tuner (for a UHF wireless microphone

system)...................................................................................... 39

Connecting line input audio equipment .......................................... 41

Tripod Mounting ....................................................................................... 42

Connecting a Video Light ......................................................................... 43

Using the Shoulder Strap .......................................................................... 43

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position....................................................... 44

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Connecting the Remote Control Unit ...................................................... 45

Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for Shooting

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance ............................. 47

Adjusting the black balance ............................................................ 47

Adjusting the white balance............................................................ 48

Setting the Electronic Shutter................................................................... 50

Shutter modes.................................................................................. 50

Selecting the shutter mode and shutter speed ................................. 51

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment............ 53

Adjusting the Audio Level ........................................................................ 55

Manually adjusting the audio levels of the audio inputs from the

AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors............................................. 55

Manually adjusting the audio level of the MIC IN connector ........ 56

Recording audio on channels 3 and 4 ............................................. 57

Setting the Time Data................................................................................ 58

Setting the timecode........................................................................ 58

Setting the user bits......................................................................... 58

Synchronizing the timecode............................................................ 59

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback

About Cassettes.......................................................................................... 62

Loading and unloading a cassette ................................................... 62

Preventing accidental erasure.......................................................... 63

Recording.................................................................................................... 64

Basic procedures ............................................................................. 64

Continuous recording ...................................................................... 65

Recording good shot marks............................................................. 66

Recording a recording start mark.................................................... 67

Starting a shoot with a few seconds of pre-stored picture data (Picture

Cache function)......................................................................... 68

Shooting picture at intervals (Interval Rec function)...................... 70

Recording continuously on the previous cut................................... 76

Checking Recording and Playback.......................................................... 77

Checking the last two seconds of the recording – recording review

.................................................................................................. 77

Checking the recording on the color video monitor – playback in color

.................................................................................................. 78

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Checking the camera picture on the viewfinder and/or color video

monitor...................................................................................... 78

Freezing a picture during playback......................................................... 79

Setting the Rec-Pause Stand-by Off Timer ............................................. 80

Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

Menu Organization.................................................................................... 81

TOP menu and top-level menus...................................................... 82

Menu List.................................................................................................... 84

OPERATION menu........................................................................ 84

PAINT menu................................................................................... 92

MAINTENANCE menu.................................................................. 99

FILE menu .................................................................................... 112

DIAGNOSIS menu ....................................................................... 116

Menu Operations ..................................................................................... 117

Displaying menus.......................................................................... 117

Basic menu operations .................................................................. 117

Using the USER menu (example menu operation)....................... 122

Editing the USER menu................................................................ 123

Resetting USER menu settings to the standard settings................ 127

Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD

Monitor............................................................................................... 128

Selecting the display items............................................................ 128

Change confirmation/adjustment progress messages.................... 129

Selecting the conditions that light the ‘!’ (warning) indicator...... 129

Setting the marker display............................................................. 131

Setting the viewfinder ................................................................... 131

Recording shot data superimposed on the color bars.................... 132

Setting the shot ID......................................................................... 133

Displaying the status confirmation screens................................... 134

Adjustments and Settings From Menus ................................................ 135

Setting gain values for the GAIN selector positions..................... 135

Selecting the output signals........................................................... 135

Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches .................................... 136

Setting the color temperature manually ........................................ 138

Specifying an offset for the auto white balance setting ................ 138

Selecting the lens file .................................................................... 139

Setting the UMID data .................................................................. 139

Chapter 6 Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Handling the “Memory Stick”................................................................ 142

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Saving and Recalling User Files ............................................................. 143

Saving user menu data to the “Memory Stick”............................. 143

Loading saved data from a “Memory Stick”................................. 145

Returning the user file settings to the standard settings................ 146

Saving and Loading Scene Files ............................................................. 146

Saving a scene file......................................................................... 146

Loading scene files........................................................................ 148

Returning the scene file settings to the standard settings.............. 149

Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a “Memory Stick”

............................................................................................................. 149

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting ............................................... 151

Preparations for Testing ................................................................ 151

Testing the Camera ....................................................................... 151

Testing the VTR............................................................................ 153

Maintenance............................................................................................. 155

Cleaning the video heads .............................................................. 155

Cleaning the viewfinder ................................................................ 155

Cleaning the tape transport system ............................................... 156

Performing maintenance after use under severe condition ........... 156

Note about the battery terminal..................................................... 156

Periodic Inspection .................................................................................. 157

Hours meter................................................................................... 157

List of parts for the periodic inspection ........................................ 158

Operation Warnings................................................................................ 159

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation ............................................................... 163

Specifications............................................................................................ 165

General .......................................................................................... 165

Video camera section .................................................................... 165

VTR Section.................................................................................. 166

Supplied accessories...................................................................... 167

Recommended additional equipment............................................ 167

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories .................................. 169

About a “Memory Stick” ........................................................................ 170

Index.......................................................................................................... 172

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter1 Overview

Features

Camera features

New 2/3-inch full-HD “PowerHAD FX” CCDs

• IT (Interline Transfer) 2/3-inch progressive image sensors with 2.2 million pixels, for full HD resolution (1920 × 1080)

• Newly developed “PowerHAD FX” CCDs, featuring a signal processing ASIC with 14-bit A/D converters

These new image sensor technologies enable the capture of very high-quality images, with F11 (59.94i) and F12 (50i) sensitivity and 54 dB.

Multi-format support

The 59.94i/50i (HDW-650), 59.94i/50i/23.98P (HDW-650F), and 59.94i/50i/25P (HDW-650P) system frequencies are supported, for flexible worldwide HD recording.

High-quality shooting ensured by 14-bit camera signal processing

A 14-bit A/D converter ensures stable, reliable, high-quality image processing.

Rich selection of interfaces

• HDSDI signal output connector

• HDSDI and SDSDI signal output connector: Allows to select HDSDI or SDSDI signal. Timecode and other text data can be superimposed on signals.

• Composite signal output connector

• Gen-lock input connector: Enables synchronized operation of multiple units, with synchronization possible to either VBS or HDY signals.

• Audio input connectors: Supports AES/EBU signal input, in addition to microphone input, +48 V microphone input, and line input.

• Timecode input and output connectors

Features for improved performance under various shooting conditions

• Down conversion is provided as a standard function.

• The popular Picture Cache function is offered as a standard feature.

• The slow shutter function is provided as a standard function.

• New noise suppression circuits offer improved performance under difficult evening or nighttime shooting conditions.

• The digital extender function which is newly provided magnifies a part of the video by DSP processing, and prevents the decrease in sensitivity (F-drop) that occurs when the lens extender function is used.

• The ability to select from several gamma tables enables a high degree of freedom in picture composition.

VTR features

HDCAM format

• Use of the HDCAM format allows high performance HD digital recording and playback while preserving the same ease of use as conventional camcorder equipment.

• The same cassette size (S size) as Digital Betacam can be used to achieve the following long recording times. For 30 frames (59.94i): Approximately 40

minutes

For 25 frames (50i and 25PsF): Approximately

48 minutes

For 24 frames (23.98PsF): Approximately 50

minutes

Timecode operations

•LTC1) and VITC2) recording and LTC playback are available.

Features

• The built-in timecode generator can be synchronized with an external generator.

• A lithium battery provides the back-up power supply for the built-in timecode generator enabling the camcorder to hold the timecode for approximately 5 years without supplying the power to the camcorder.

• The timecode can be displayed in the monochrome LCD even when the power is off. The automatic power shut-off function allows you to set the time to be displayed from among three patterns.

1) LTC: Longitudinal Time Code

2) VITC: Vertical Interval Time Code

Picture cache and interval recording functions

The unit can continuously capture up to 8 seconds of video and audio to its internal memory, so that you can record video and audio that was prestored before you pressed the REC START button. You can also record a specified number of frames at specified intervals.

Other VTR functions

• Recording continuity from the very next frame is ensured.

• You can automatically rewind and review the last 2 seconds of the recording on the tape for a quick check immediately after shooting.

• A four-times-normal speed color search function provides quick positioning of the tape.

• With the retake function, the camcorder searches for the most recently recorded cut and records the new cut over it.

• With the End-Search function, the camcorder searches for the point most recently recorded on the tape and automatically switches to recording pause mode (REC pause).

• The freeze function is provided to obtain a freeze-frame picture from the playback picture on the VTR by pressing the STOP button during playback.

and simultaneous multi-channel operation. Installation of the DWR-S01D Digital Wireless

Receiver channels.

1) These products are not available in countries where

Note

When you use the DWR-S01D Digital Wireless Receiver in combination with this camcorder, you need to check both of their versions.

Consult a Sony representative for information about these versions.

enables simultaneous reception of tw o

they are prohibited by radio frequency regulations.

3.5-inch color LCD monitor

The 3.5-inch color LCD monitor displays audio meters and menu.

Chapter 1 Overview

Other features

Supports new digital wireless microphone system

The new digital wireless microphone system offers high-quality, superior resistance to noise,

Features

Chapter 1 Overview

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Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

c DC IN (DC power input) connector

(XLR type, 4-pin, male)

To operate the camcorder from an AC power supply, connect a n optional DC power cord to this terminal and then connect the cord to the DC output terminal of the BC-L70, BC-M150, or another battery charger.

Power supply

a LIGHT switch

Determines how a video light connected to the LIGHT connector (see page 11) is turned on and off. AUTO : When the POWER switch of the video

light is in the on position, the video light is turned on automatically while the camcorder is recording.

MANUAL: You can turn the video light on or off

manually, using its own switch.

Notes

• When this switch is set to AUTO, at the beginning of the recording, the picture is recorded even though the lighting may fluctuate until the video light comes on. If the beginning of the recording is important, you should set this switch to MANUAL.

• To ensure proper operation of the video light, Sony recommends the use of the BP-GL95/L80S Battery Pack with the camcorder.

d DC OUT 12V (DC power output)

connector (4-pin, female)

Supplies power for a WRR-860A/861/862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner (not supplied) (maximum 0.5 A). Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner.

e Battery attachment shoe

Attach a BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Battery Pack. Alternatively, you can attach an ACDN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor to operate the camcorder on AC power supply.

For details about how to attach the battery or AC adaptor, see “Preparing a Power Supply” on page

29. For information about attaching a synthesized tuner, see “Attaching a UHF portable tuner (for a UHF wireless microphone system)” on page 39.

Note

For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the following battery packs: BP-GL95, BP-GL65, BP-L60S, and BPL80S.

Accessory attachments

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b POWER switch

Turns the main power supply on and off.

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

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a Shoulder strap fitting

Attach the supplied shoulder strap (see page 43).

b Light fitting shoe

Attach an optional accessory such as a video light (see page 43).

k LIGHT (video light) connector (2-pin,

female)

A video light with a maximum power consumption of 50 W, such as the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent can be connected (see page 43).

Chapter 1 Overview

c Viewfinder front-to-back positioning

lever

To adjust the viewfinder position in the front-toback direction, loosen this lever and the LOCK knob. After adjustment, retighten this lever and the LOCK knob.

d Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of the viewfinder (see page 31).

e Viewfinder fitting shoe

Attach an optional viewfinder.

f VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)

Connect an optional viewfinder.

Consult a Sony representative for information about available viewfinders.

g Lens mount securing rubber

After locking the lens in position using the lens locking lever, fit this rubber over the lower of the two projections. This fixes the lens mount, preventing it from coming loose.

h Viewfinder front-to-back positioning

knob (LOCK knob)

Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of the viewfinder (see page 31).

i Fitting for optional microphone holder

Fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder (see page 37).

l Lens cable clamp

Clamp a lens cable.

m MIC IN (microphone input) (+48 V)

connector (XLR type, 5-pin, female)

Connect a stereo microphone to this connector. The power (+48 V) is supplied via this connector.

n LENS connector (12-pin)

Connect a lens cable to this connector.

Note

Power off this unit before connecting or disconnecting a lens cable to this connector.

Consult a Sony representative for information about available lenses.

o Tripod mount

When using the unit on a tripod, attach the tripod adaptor (optional).

p Lens mount (special bayonet mount)

Attach the lens.

Consult a Sony representative for information about available lenses.

q Lens locking lever

After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate the lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens in position. After locking the lens, be sure to use the lens mount securing rubber to prevent the lens from becoming detached.

j Shoulder pad

Raise the shoulder pad fixing lever to adjust the position in the front-to-rear direction. Adjust the position for maximum convenience when operating the unit on your shoulder.

For details of the adjustment, see “Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position” on page 44.

r Lens mount cap

Remove by pushing up the lens locking lever. When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for protection from dust.

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Operating and connectors section

Chapter 1 Overview

Front

a REC START (recording start) button

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

b SHUTTER selector

Set to ON to use the electronic shutter. Flick to SELECT to switch the shutter speed or shutter mode setting within the range previously set with the menu. When this switch is operated, the new setting appears on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area for about three seconds.

For details about the shutter speed and shutter mode settings, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” on page 50.

c FILTER selector

Selects from the filters built into this unit.

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FILTER selector (outer knob) setting and Electrical CC (color conversion) filter selection

FILTER selector (outer knob) setting

A Cross filter

B 3200K

C 4300K

D 6300K

a) A type of special effect filter that creates a cross of

light in the highlight section.

CC filter selection

FILTER selector (inner knob) setting and ND filter selection

FILTER selector (inner knob) setting

1 Clear

ND filter selection

/4 ND

/16 ND

/64 ND

When this selector is used with the menu item for filter selection display set to ON (see page 129), the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

For details, see “Adjusting the white balance” on page 48.

d MENU knob

Changes the page selection or a setting within the menu.

For details about how to use the MENU knob, see “Menu Operations” on page 117.

e EARPHONE jack (monaural,

minijack)

You can monitor the E-E

sound during recording and playback sound during playback. When an alarm is indicated, you can hear the alarm sound through the earphone. You can use this with the EARPHONE jack on the rear of the unit at the same time. Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in speaker.

1) E-E: Abbreviation of “Electric-to-Electric”. In E-E

mode, video and audio signals input to the camcorder are output after passing through internal electric circuits only. This can be used to check input signals.

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

f AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/

black balance adjustment) switch

Activates the automatic white/black balance adjustment functions. WHITE: Adjusts the white balance

automatically. If the WHITE BAL switch (see page 14) is set to A or B, the white balance setting is stored in the corresponding memory. If the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST, the automatic white balance adjustment function does not operate.

BLACK: Adjusts the black set and black balance

automatically.

g MIC (microphone) LEVEL control

Adjusts the input level of audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4.

For details, see “Adjusting the Audio Level” on page

55.

a ASSIGN (assignable) 1/2 switches

You can assign the desired functions to these switches on the ASSIGNABLE SW page of the OPERATION menu. Nothing is assigned to these switches when the camcorder is shipped from the factory (OFF is selected in the menu).

For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” on page 136.

b ASSIGN (assignable) 5 switch

You can assign the desired function to this switch on the ASSIGNABLE SW page of the OPERATION menu. The switch lights when being pressed. Nothing is assigned to the switch when the camcorder is shipped from the factory (OFF is selected in the menu).

For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” on page 136.

Chapter 1 Overview

Right side (near the front)

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STATUS

ON/ SEL

OFF

CANCEL/PRST

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c ALARM (alarm tone volume

adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or optional earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard.

ALARM

Minimum Maximum

d MONITOR (monitor volume

adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the sound other than the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or optional earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard.

e MONITOR (audio monitor selection)

switches

By means of combinations of the two switches, you can select audio that you want to hear through the built-in speaker or optional earphones.

Position of down-side switch: CH-1/2

Position of up-side

Audio outp ut

switch

CH-1/CH-3 Channel 1 audio

MIX Channels 1 and 2 mixed

audio (stereo)

CH-2/CH-4 Channel 2 audio

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Position of down-side switch: CH-3/4

Chapter 1 Overview

Position of up-side switch

CH-1/CH-3 Channel 3 audio

MIX Channels 3 and 4 mixed

CH-2/CH-4 Channel 4 audio

Audio output

audio (stereo)

By connecting stereo headphones to the EARPHONE jack on the rear of the unit, you can hear the audio in stereo. (On the AUDIO 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, HEADPHONE OUT must be set to STREO.)

f VTR SAVE/STBY (standby) switch

Controls the VTR power mode during pauses in recording. SAVE: Power saving mode. When you press the

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

STBY: Standby mode. Recording starts as soon

as you press the REC START button.

Notes

• Avoid allowing the camcorder to remain in STBY (standby) mode for a long time.

• Even if the switch is set to the STBY position, the camcorder can automatically turn to power saving mode if the tape does not run for a certain period. In such a case, the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder lights. This function is effective when a setting other than OFF is selected for the STBY OFF TIMER on the CAM CONFIG 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu. The STBY OFF TIMER item also allows you to select the length of time until the camcorder turns to power saving mode.

For detailed information, see “Settin g the Rec-Pause Stand-by Off Timer” on page 80.

g GAIN selector

Switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditi ons during shooting. The gains corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be selected in the menu. (The factory settings are L=0 dB, M=6 dB, and H=12 dB.) When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

For details, see “Setting gain values for the GAIN selector positions” on page 135.

h OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic

contrast control) switch

Switches the video signal, which is output to the VTR, viewfinder, and video monitor from the camera section, between the following two.

BARS: Outputs the color bar signal. CAM: Outputs the video signal from the camera.

When this is selected, you can switch DCC

on and off.

1) DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control): Against a very

bright background with the iris opening adjusted to the subject, objects in the background will be lost in the glare. The DCC function will suppress the high intensity and restore much of the lost detail and is particularly effective in the following cases.

• Shooting people in the shade on a sunny day

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

• Any high contrast scene

i WHITE BAL (white balance memory)

switch

Controls adjustment of the white balance. PRST: Adjusts the color temperature to the preset

value (the factory default setting: 3200K). Use this setting when you have no time to adjust the white balance.

A or B: Recall the white balance adjustment

settings already stored in A or B. Flick the AUTO W/B BAL switch (see page 13) on th e WHITE side, to automatically adjust the white balance, and save the adjustment settings in memory A or memory B. You can use the AUTO W/B BAL switch even when ATW

is in use.

B (ATW): When this switch is set to B and

WHITE SWITCH <B> is set to ATW on the WHITE SETTING page of the

OPERATION menu, ATW is activated. When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

1) ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance): The white

balance of the picture being shot is adjusted automatically for varying lighting conditions.

j STATUS ON/SEL/OFF (menu display

on/page selection/display off) switch

This switch is enabled when the menu is not displayed.

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

ON/SEL: Each time this switch is pushed

upward, a window to confirm the menu settings and status of the camcorder appears on the viewfinder screen. The window consists of four pages, which are switched each time the switch is pushed upward. Each page is displayed for about 10 seconds.

OFF: To clear the page after display, push this

switch down to the OFF position. You can select the pages to be displayed on the menu.

For details, see “Displaying the status confirmation screens” on page 134.

k MENU ON/OFF switch

To use this switch, open the cover. This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen. Closing the cover automatically sets this switch to OFF. ON: Displays the menu on the viewfinder screen

or the test signal screen. OFF: Removes the menu from the viewfinder

screen or the test signal screen.

For details, see “Menu Operations” (page 117).

l CANCEL/PRST (preset)/ESCAPE

switch

To enable this switch, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. CANCEL/PRST: Flicking this switch up to this

position displays the message to confirm

whether the previous sett ings are cancelled or

settings are reset to their initial values,

depending on the menu operating condition.

Flicking this switch up to this position again

cancels the previous settings or resets the

settings to their initial values. ESCAPE: Use this switch when the menu page,

which has a hierarchical structure, is opened.

Each time the switch is flicked to this

position, the page returns to one stage higher

in the hierarchy.

m “Memory Stick” compartment

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Label

“Memory Stick” Access indicator

Open the lid of the menu operating section, and insert a “Memory Stick”, with the notch facing downward, in the direction shown by the arrow, so that it clicks into place. To remove a “Memory Stick”, first press it in to release the lock, then withdraw. The “Memory Stick” access indicator lights in green when a “Memory Stick” is loaded, and lights in red when the “Memory Stick” is being accessed for reading or writing.

For details about “Memory Stick”, see “Handling the “Memory Stick”” on page 142.

n Cover

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Right side (near the rear)

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c WARNING indicator

Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs in the VTR section.

For details about the meaning of the states of the WARNING indicator, see ““Operation Warnings” on page 159.

89q;

REW

EJECT

F FWD

PLAYSTOP

qa qs

1 2

3 4

5 6 7

BRIGHTDISPLAYRESETHOLDDISP SEL

CTL TC DATA

qd qf qg qh qj

a Built-in speaker

The speaker can be used to monitor E-E sound during recording, and playback sound during playback. The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings. If you connect earphones to the EARPHONE jack, the speaker output is suppressed automatically.

For details about alarms, se e “Operation Warnings” on page 159.

d TAPE indicator

This lights when a cassette is loaded.

e Protection cover of the audio control/

timecode operations sections

Open to access the audio control section and the timecode operation section.

For details, see “Timecode/menu operations

section and audio control section” on page 21

f Protection cover of the timecode/menu

operations section

Open to access the buttons and switches used for setting timecode and user bit values and performing menu operations.

For details, see “Timecode/menu operations

section and audio control section” on page 21

g Monochrome LCD

This shows the remaining battery capacity, remaining tape recording time, time data, and so on.

For details, see “Status displays on the LCD monito r and monochrome LCD” on page 18.

h EJECT button

Press this button to eject or load a cassette.

i REW (rewind) button and indicator

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

j F FWD (fast forward) button and

indicator

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

b LCD monitor

Displays camera video, VTR-related warnings, remaining battery capacity, remaining tape recording time, audio levels, time data, and so on.

For details, s ee “Status displays on th e LCD monitor and monochrome LCD” on page 18.

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k STOP button

Press this button to stop the tape.

l PLAY button and indicator

Press this button to view the recorded picture in the viewfinder or on the color video monitor. The indicator lights during playback. The four times normal speed search function is provided to make

it far quicker to find a desired location of the tape. Press the REW button or F FWD button during playback to view the four times normal speed search picture.

m DISP SEL (display selection) button

With each press of this button, the display in the LCD monitor changes as follows.

Display indication Meaning

Video with superimposed information (CHAR)

Video without superimposed information (MONI)

Status display (STATUS)

The LCD monitor displays the same text information as the viewfinder.

The video only appears.

Counter indications, warnings, audio levels, and similar information appear. No video image appears.

n HOLD (display hold) button

Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data displayed in the counter display section. (The timecode generator continues running.) Pressing this button again releases the hold. You can use this button, for example, to determine the exact time of a particular shot.

For details of the counter display, see page 18.

o RESET button

Resets the value shown in the time counter display. According to the settings of the PRESET/ REGEN/CLOCK switch (see page 21), the FRUN/SET/R-RUN switch (see page 21), and the DATA DISPLAY switch (see page 21), this button resets the display as follows.

Settings of switches To re set

DISPLAY switch:

CTL

DISPLAY switch: TC

PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch:

PRESET

F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET

DISPLAY switch:

DATA

PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch:

PRESET

F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET DATA DISPLAY switch: U-BIT

a) Of the timecode bits for every frame recorded on the

tape, those bits which can be used to record useful information for the user such as scene number, shooting place, etc.

For details, see “Setting the Time Data” on page 58.

CTL to 0:00:00:00

Timecode to 00:00:00:00

User bits data 00

to 00 00 00

p DISPLAY switch

CTL: Displays control signal. TC: Displays timecode. DATA: Displays the item selected with the

DATA DISPLAY switch.

For details, see “Status displays on the LCD monito r and monochrome LCD” on page 18.

q BRIGHT (brightness) button

Switches the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight, and turns the backlight of the monochrome LCD on and off. Each press of the button selects the next setting in the order shown in the following table.

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Setting LCD monitor

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backlight

H High (select this to view

Monochrome LCD backlight

Lit the LCD monitor outdoors in the daytime)

M Brightness between H

Lit and L

L Low (select this to view

Lit the LCD monitor indoors or outdoors at night)

OFF Off (the display is also

Off off)

Status displays on the LCD monitor and monochrome LCD

The following displays appear on the LCD monitor and monochrome LCD when STATUS is selected with the DISP SEL button.

123

59.94i

4 5

6 7

PB NDF EXT-LK21HOLD

.....

23 45 15

RF1 RF2 SERVO HUMID SLACK

TAPE E B BATT EF

MIN SEC FRM

LCD monitor

EMPH

Monochrome LCD

a Frame frequency

Indicates the currently selected frame frequency.

59.94i: 59.94 fields per second, interlace scan

mode

50i: 50 fields per second, interlace scan mode 25PsF: 25 frames per second, progressive scan

mode (HDW-650P only)

23.98PsF: 23.98 frames per second,

progressive scan mode (HDW-650F only)

b Emphasis display

Lights during recording or playback when emphasis processing is performed on audio signals.

c Audio level indicators

Indicates the audio recording or playback levels of channels 1 to 4.

d Status display

PB: Appears when the tape is running. NDF: Appears when non-drop-frame timecode is

selected.

EXT-LK: Appears when the internal timecode

generator is locked to an external signal input to the TC IN (timecode input) connector.

HOLD: Appears when the internal timecode

generator is stopped.

e Time counter display

Displays timecode, CTL signals, user bits or the real time. Except when the timecode is being set, the information displayed is determined by the settings of the DISPLAY and DATA DISPLAY

OVER

PEAK

switches.

For more information about timecode, see “Setting the timecode” (page 58).

Switch settings related to timecode and displayed information

DISPLAY switch position

DATA DISPLAY switch position

Displayed information

CTL Any position Control signal

TC Any position Timecode

DATA U -BIT User bits

SHOT TIME Data and time

from shot data

SHOT-NO Time counter is

not used (currently zero is displayed)

When the HOLD button is pressed to hold the timecode value, the timecode is displayed in the format shown below. When the HOLD button is pressed again to release the hold, the timecode is displayed in the normal format.

Lights when the HOLD button is pressed.

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f Warning indicator area

Displays warnings when trouble with recording or moisture condensation occurs.

For details, see “Operation Warnings” on page 159.

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g Remaining tape recording time indicator

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Indication Remaining recording time

TAPE E [ x x x x x x x] B More than 30 minutes TAPE E [ x x x x x x x] B 25 to 30 minutes TAPE E [ x x x x x x x] B 20 to 25 minutes TAPE E [ x x x x x x x] B 15 to 20 minutes TAPE E [ x x x x x x x] B 10 to 15 minutes TAPE E [ x x x x x x x] B 5 to 10 minutes TAPE E [ x x x x x

TAPE E [ x x x x x x x] B (flashing)

x x] B 2 to 5 minutes

0 to 2 minutes

TAPE E [ x x x x x x x] B (flashing) 0 minutes

a) During recording

h Remaining battery capacity indicator

Indication Battery voltage

BP-L90A/L60S/L80S

Other batteries

BATT E [ x x x x x x x] F 15.5 V or more 17.0 V or more BATT E [ x x x x x x x] F 15.1 to 15.5 V 16.0 to 17.0 V BATT E [ x x x x x x x] F 14.6 to 15.1 V 15.0 to 16.0 V BATT E [ x x x x x x x] F 13.8 to 14.6 V 14.0 to 15.0 V BATT E [ x x x x x x x] F 12.9 to 13.8 V 13.0 to 14.0 V BATT E [ x x x x x x x] F 12.0 to 12.9 V 12.0 to 13.0 V BATT E [ x x x x x

x x] F 10.8 to 12.0 V 11.0 to 12.0 V

BATT E [ x x x x x x x] F 10.8 V or less 11.0 V or less

a) You can change the threshold voltages on the

BATTERY 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu (see page 102).

Indication Battery voltage

BP-GL95/GL65/IL75/M100, Anton Bauer Battery System

BATT E [ x x x x x x x] F 80 to 100% BATT E [ x x x x x x x] 70% BATT E [ x x x x x x x] 60% BATT E [ x x x x x x x ] 50% BATT E [ x x x x x x x] 40% BATT E [ x x x x x x x] 30% BATT E [ x x x x

x x x] 20%

BATT E [ x x x x x x x] 10% BATT E [ x x x x x x x]0%

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Timecode/menu operations section and audio

67890

control section

1234 5

LEVEL

CANCEL/PRST

U-BIT SHOT

DATA DISPLAY

ENTER

CUE IN

CH-1

TIME

MIX

CH-2

010010

F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

CH-1

PRESET

REGEN CLOCK

AUTO

MANUAL

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO IN

FRONT REAR

WIRELESS

CH-3

F R W

CH-2

CH-4

F R W

a MENU button

When pressed, enables menu operations with the arrow keys, the CANCEL/PRST button, and the ENTER button. The menu appears temporarily, even when the MENU ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position.

For details, see “Menu Operations” (page 117).

F-RUN: Timecode keeps advancing, regardless

of the operating state of the VTR. Use this setting when synchronizing the timecode with an external timecode.

SET: Sets the timecode or user bits. R-RUN: Timecode advances only during

recording. Use this setting to have a consecutive timecode on the tape.

For details, see “Setting the timecode” on page 58 and “Setting the user bits” on page 58.

e AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2 (audio

channel 1/2 recording level) knobs

Adjusts the audio levels to be recorded on channels 1 and 2 when the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH-2 switches (see page 22) are set to MANUAL.

f DATA DISPLAY switch

U-BIT: Displays the user bit value. SHOT TIME: Displays the date and time from

the shot data.

SHOT-NO: Time counter is not used.

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b ENTER button and arrow buttons

Use to set timecode and user bit values, and for menu screen operations. Select items and change their values with the arrow buttons, and confirm with the ENTER button for menu screen operations. When setting timecode and user bits, use the right and left arrow buttons to select the digit to modify (the selected digit flashes), and use the up and down arrow buttons to increment and decrement the flashing digit.

c CANCEL/PRST (menu cancel/preset)

button

This button is also enabled when the MENU button is pressed to enable arrow key operations. Cancels changes to a menu setting, or resets one or more settings to the default settings. A message appears so that you can confirm the cancellation or reset. Press again to confirm the cancellation or reset.

d F-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/

recording run) switch

Selects the operating mode of the internal timecode generator. The operating mode is set as explained below, depending on the position of the switch.

g CUE IN(cue track input) switch

Selects the input signal to be recorded on the cue track. CH-1: Signal selected by the AUDIO IN CH-1

switch

MIX: Mixed signals selected by the AUDIO IN

CH-1 and CH-2 switches

CH-2: Signal selected by the AUDIO IN CH-2

switch

Note

When recording mixed signals by setting this switch to MIX, be sure to confirm that the emphasis settings of the two channels (on/off) are the same. If they are different, the camcorder cannot record or play back mixed signals correctly. When the AES/EBU format audio signal is selected, the emphasis settings are determined by the channel status of the AES/EBU format audio signal (emphasis bit). When an audio signal other than the AES/EBU format audio signal is selected, the emphasis setting depends on the setting of AU REC EMPHASIS (see page 103) on the AUDIO 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu. Use this in combination with other buttons.

h PRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/

CLOCK switch

Selects whether to set a new timecode or to utilize the existing timecode. PRESET: Records a new timecode.

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REGEN: Records timecode continuous with the

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existing timecode recorded on the tape. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in RRUN mode.

CLOCK: Records timecode synchronized to the

internal clock. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in F-RUN mode.

i AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 (audio

channel 1/2 adjustment method selection) switches

Select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 1 and 2.

AUTO : Automatic adjustment MANUAL: Manual adjustment

j AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4

(audio channel 1/2/3/4 input selection) switches

AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switches

Select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2. FRONT: Audio input signals from the

microphone connected to the MIC IN connector

REAR: Audio input signals from an audio device

connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors

WIRELESS: Audio input signals from the UHF

portable tuner (supplied separately) if it is installed

AUDIO IN CH-3/CH-4 switches

Select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 3 and 4. F (FRONT): Audio input signals from a

microphone connected to the MIC IN connector

R (REAR): Audio input signals from an audio

device connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/ CH-2 connectors

W (WIRELESS): Audio input signals from the

UHF portable tuner (supplied separately) if it is installed

Left side and upper section

GEN LOCK

TEST

OUT

TC OUT

a ASSIGNABLE 3/4 switches

For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” on page 136.

b Lid of the cassette compartment

This opens when the EJECT button on the top panel is pressed. Press the side of the lid to close.

c GEN LOCK IN (genlock signal input)

connector (BNC type)

• This connector inputs a reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when timecode is to be synchronized with external equipment. Use the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock H-phase (phase of horizontal sync signal).

• This connector also inputs a return video signal. The HD-Y signal can be displayed in the viewfinder screen wh ile holding the RET button

TC IN

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

down with RETURN VIDEO set to ON on the ASSIGNABLE SW page of the OPERATION menu.

Rear

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d TC IN (timecode input) connector

(BNC type)

To apply an external lock to the timecode of this unit, input the reference timecode.

For details of timecode, see “Setting the timecode” on page 58.

e TEST OUT connector (BNC type)

This connector outputs the video signal for a video monitor. The output signal can be selected from composite video, HD-Y, R, G, and B. To switch output signals, use the TEST OUT SELECT item on the OUTPUT 1 page of the OPERATION menu. If the output signal is set to one of R, G, or B, then this setting changes to HD-Y when the camcorder is powered off and on again. Depending on menu settings, menus, timecode, and shot data can be superimposed on the image on the monitor. This connector can also be used to synchronize the timecode of an external VTR with the timecode of the camcorder.

f TC OUT (timecode output) connector

(BNC type)

To lock the timecode of an external VTR to the timecode of this unit, connect this connector to the external VTR’s timecode input connector.

345

AUDIO IN

AES/EBU

LINE MIC

DC OUT

12V

HDSDI OUT

HD/SD SDI OUT

0.5A

CH1

1/2

48V

OFF

AUDIO OUT

CH2

3/4

67 8 9 0

a TALLY (back tally) indicator (red)

Lights up during recording. It will not light if the TALLY switch is set to OFF. This indicator also flashes to indicate warnings (see page 16) in the same manner as the REC/TALLY indicator in the viewfinder.

For details, see “Operation Warnings” on page 159.

b TALLY switch

Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator function.

c EARPHONE jack (stereo, minijack)

You can monitor the E-E sound during recording and playback sound during playback. When an alarm is indicated, you can hear the alarm sound through the earphone. You can use this with the EARPHONE jack on the front of the unit at the same time. Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in speaker. You can select monaural or stereo on the AUDIO 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

d LINE /AES/EBU / MIC selectors

These select the audio source of the audio input

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signals input to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.

LINE: Line input audio equipment AES/EBU: AES/EBU format audio signal MIC: Microphone input

Note

When either of these selectors is in the MIC position, and the corresponding +48V/OFF switch is in the +48V position, and you inadvertently connect any audio device other than a microphone to the corresponding connector (AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2), the connected device may be damaged.

e +48V/OFF switches

Select either of the following positions for the microphones to be connected. +48V: For a microphone that uses an external

power supply

OFF: For a microphone that uses an internal

power supply

f REMOTE connector (8-pin)

Connect an RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit, which makes it possible to control the camcorder remotely.

Note

Before connecting/disconnecting the Remote Control Unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn off the camcorder POWER switch.

g HDSDI OUT connector (BNC type)

Outputs an HDSDI signal (with embedded audio).

h HD/SD SDI OUT connector (BNC type)

Outputs an HDSDI or SDSDI signal (with embedded audio). To switch between HDSDI and SDSDI output, use the HD/SD SDI OUT item on the OUTPUT 1 page of the OPERATION menu. Setting menus, timecode, or shot data can be superimposed on the camera output video depending on the menu settings, and you can view them on the monitor screen.

i AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio channel-1

and channel-2 input) connectors (XLR type, 3-pin, female)

These are audio input connectors for channels 1 and 2 to which you can connect audio equipment or a microphone.

When the LINE / AES/EBU / MIC selectors are set to LINE or MIC, the CH1 connector is used for channel-1 and -3 inputs, and the CH2 connector for channel-2 and -4 inputs. When the LINE / AES/EBU / MIC selectors are set to AES/EBU, the CH1 connector is used for channel-1 and -2 inputs, and the CH2 connector, for channel-3 and -4 inputs.

j AUDIO OUT connector (XLR type, 5-

pin, male)

Outputs the audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4. The audio signals are selected by the MONITOR switches.

HDVF-20A viewfinder (optional)

qf qg

PEAKING CONTRAST BRIGHT

DISPLAY

ASPECT

TALLY

ZEBRA

HIGH

OFF

LOW

MOMENT

a Plug

Connect to the VF connector on the camcorder.

b Stopper

Prevents the viewfinder from coming off the camcorder when it is slid from side to side.

c Camera operator tally indicator

Lights up while camcorder is recording. This indicator can be covered when not in use.

2 3 4 5

7 8 9

0 qa

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

This indicator also flashes to indicate warnings, in

the same manner as the tally indicator and the REC indicator in the viewfinder.

d Eyecup

e Indicators and status display

For details, see “Status display on the viewfinder screen” on page 25.

f Diopter adjustment ring

Allows for optimal focus adjustment.

g Tally indicator

Lights up while camcorder is recording. Set the TALLY switch to OFF when not in use. The brightness can also be adjusted with the TALLY switch. This indicator also flashes to indicate warnings, in the same manner as the camera operator tally indicator and the REC indicator in the viewfinder.

h PEAKING control

Turning this control clockwise adjusts the picture sharpness, and makes focusing easier. This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder.

i CONTRAST control

Adjusts the contrast of the screen. This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder.

j BRIGHT control

Adjusts the brightness of the screen. This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder.

m DISPLAY/ASPECT switch

Turns the marker indication on and off, and switches between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for viewfinder screen display. DISPLAY: When the marker indication is

enabled with the camcorder, the marker indication on the viewfinder screen turns on and off every time you push the switch up to this position.

ASPECT: Each push of the switch down to this

position toggles the mask display on and off. (Make mask display settings on the MARKER 1 page of the OPERATION menu (see page 88).)

n Viewfinder cable

o Microphone holder

Status display on the viewfinder screen

Indicators

The following indicators are arranged above and below the viewfinder screen to show the current state and adjustments of the camcorder.

TALLY/REC

BATT

1 2

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k TALLY switch

Controls the tally indicator located on the front of the viewfinder. HIGH: The tally indicator brightness is set to

high.

OFF: The tally indicator is disabled. LOW: The tally indicator brightness is set to low.

l ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

Controls the zebra pattern display on the viewfinder screen as follows.

ON: A zebra pattern appears and stays. OFF: The zebra pattern disappears. MOMENT: A zebra pattern appears and stays for

about five seconds.

VTR

SAVE

a TALLY (green tally) indicator

Lights when the camcorder is in Picture Cache mode, and flashes when it is in Auto Interval Rec or Manual Interval Rec mode. Also, lights in green when the HDW-250/S280 connected to the HDSDI OUT connector starts recording, if HDSDI REMOTE I/F on the CAM CONFIG 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to GTLY.

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

b BATT (battery) indicator

This indicator starts flashing when the battery

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connected to the camcorder is nearly exhausted, and stays lit when the battery is completely exhausted. To prevent interruption during operation, replace the battery as soon as this indicator starts flashing.

The battery power level at which the indicator starts flashing can be set on the BATTERY 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu. For details, see page 101.

c REC (recording, red tally) indicator

Lights up while camcorder is recording. This indicator also flashes to indicate warnings, in the same manner as the tally indicator and the camera operator tally indicator.

d Viewfinder screen

e VTR SAVE indicator

This indicator lights when the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE, putting the VTR into power save mode.

f ! (warning) indicator

This indicator lights when any of the following conditions occurs with the corresponding item set to ON on the ‘!’ LED page of the OPERATION menu.

• The gain is set to other than 0 dB.

• The SHUTTER selector is set to ON.

• The WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST.

• The electric CC filter is ON.

• ATW is enabled.

• The lens extender is used.

• The reference value of auto iris adjustment is not the standard value.

The conditions that cause the indicator to light can be changed on the ‘!’ LED STD page of the OPERATION menu.

For details, see “Selecting the conditions that light the ‘!’ (warning) indicator” (page 129).

Layout of the status display on the viewfinder screen

The viewfinder screen displays not only the video picture but also characters and messages indicating the camcorder settings and operating status, a center marker, a safety zone marker, etc. When the menu screen is not displayed and the DISPLAY of the DISPLAY/ASPECT switch is set to ON, the items for which an ON setting was

made on the VF DISP 1, VF DISP 2, or VF DISP 3 page of the OPERATION menu or with related switches are displayed at the top and bottom of the screen. The messages that give details of the settings and adjustment progress and results can also be made to appear for about three seconds while settings are being changed, during adjustment, and after adjustment.

For details about the display item selection, see “Selecting the display items” on page 128.

For details about setting change and adjustment progress messages, see “Change confirmation/ adjustment progress messages” on page 129.

For details about marker display, see “Setting the marker display” on page 131.

All items that can be displayed on the viewfinder screen are shown below.

12 3 45 67

EX Z MIX DC IN

AWB:NG OVER LEVEL REC2 TCG 00:30:11:03 5600

LOW LIGHT 1A -

0qsqdqfqg qkqjqh ql

89 qa

13.9

K+ W

W:A

13.4

1 2

F1.718 F 30dB 1/ 2000

a Playback mix

“MIX” appears when the playback mix function is set to ON.

b Extender

Displays the extender settings of this unit and the lens.

EX: The lens extender is on. 08: The lens shrinker is on. x2D: This unit’s extender function is on. Ex2D: The lens extender and the digital extender

function of this unit are both on.

c Zoom position

Indicates the zoom position of the zoom lens in the range from 0 to 99.

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d Color temperature

Displays a color temperature calculated from the gain of R and B, in the range 0.0 K to 99.9 K (in steps of 0.1 K). The +/– signs may be displayed depending on the OFFSET WHT setting (see page 138).

No display: OFFSET WHT is OFF +: The value of OFFSET WHT is greater than

3200K.

–: The value of OFFSET WHT is less than

3200K.

e Wireless microphone reception level

When a UHF portable tuner is installed in the camcorder, “W” appears together with foursegment reception level indicators for each of the channels (1 or 2 channels) of the tuner. The indications are as follows. Normal use: The number of white segments

indicates the strength of the signal level.

Muted: The number of gray segments indicates

the strength of the signal level.

Reception level over peak: “P” is displayed

instead of the indicators.

Tuner battery is low: The channel number and

indicator of the corresponding channel

flash.

1) DWR-S01D only

f Power source voltage/battery

remaining capacity

When the unit is powered from a battery pack, indicates the remaining capacity of the power source voltage. When the unit is powered from a battery connected to the DC IN connector or AC adaptor attached to the battery attachment shoe, indicates the power source voltage.

g External battery

Appears if the power is supplied from an AC adaptor connected to the DC IN connector.

h External device control

Flashes when recording operation by the external device connected to the HDSDI OUT connector is being controlled. However, this indicator only appears when HDSDI REMOTE I/F on the CAM CONFIG 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to CHARA and HD SDI OUT on the OUTPUT 1 page of the OPERATION menu is set to HDSDI.

i Electric CC (color temperature) filter

Displays the color temperature when the electric CC filter is ON.

j Filter

Indicates the currently selected filter type (see page 12).

k White balance memory

Indicates the currently selected white balance automatic adjustment memory. A: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set

to A.

B: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set

to B.

P: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set

to PRST or when the preset button on an RMB150 has been pressed.

T: Displayed when ATW is being used.

l Gain value

Indicates the gain value (in dB) of the video amplifier, as set by the GAIN selector.

m Shutter speed

Indicates the shutter speed or the shutter mode. However, if the SHUTTER selector (see page 12) is set to OFF, nothing is displayed.

For details of the displayed shutter speed, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” on page 50.

n Operation/alarm message display area

For details, see “Operation/alarm messages” on page 162.

o Audio level

Indicates the level of audio channel 1 and channel

2. The peak indication of the VTR level meter is related as follows to the audio level.

1 2 3

-40 -30 -20 -17 -14(dB)

1Audio channel 1 level indicator 2Audio channel 2 level indicator 3VTR level meter indicator

p Remaining tape recording time

Indicates the remaining recording time (in minutes) of the tape.

Chapter 1 Overview

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Examples of remain ing recording time indication

Chapter 1 Overview

Indication Remaining recording

F-30 All to 30 minutes

30-25 30 minutes to 25 minutes

25-20 25 minutes to 20 minutes

20-15 20 minutes to 15 minutes

15-10 15 minutes to 10 minutes

time

q Timecode

Indicates the elapsed recording/playback time, timecode, user bits or other information selected by the DISPLAY switch (see page 17) and the DATA DISPLAY switch (see page 21).

r Iris setting/auto iris override

Indicates the F value (iris setting) of the lens. Auto iris override is shown by an indicator made up of two segments each on the upper and lower sides.

For details, see “Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment” on page 53.

s Setting change and adjustment

progress message display area

For details, see “Change confirmation/adjustment progress messages” on page 129.

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Chapter2 Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply

For safety, use only the Sony battery packs listed below.

• BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack

• AC power using the AC-DN2B/DN10 AC adaptor

Using a battery pack

When a BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for the time shown below.

Model name Operating time

BP-GL95 Approx. 120 minutes

BP-GL65 Approx. 70 minutes

BP-L60S Approx. 70 minutes

BP-L80S Approx. 95 minutes

Note

The battery pack operating time depends on the frequency of use of the battery pack, and the ambient temperature when used.

Before use, charge the battery pack with a charger suitable for each battery.

For details on the battery charging procedure, refer to the battery charger operation manual.

Note on using the battery pack

A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully recharged.

To attach the battery pack

1 Press the battery pack against the back

of the camcorder, aligning the line on the side of the battery pack with the matching line on the camcorder.

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1BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S 2Align these lines.

2 Slide the battery pack down until its

“LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder.

1“LOCK” arrow 2Matching line on the camcorder

Note

If the battery pack is not attached correctly, the terminal may be damaged.

To detach the battery pack

Holding the release button in, pull the battery pack up.

Preparing a Power Supply

Attaching the Viewfinder

Chapter 2 Preparations

Release button

Notes

• During recording and playback, be careful never to remove the battery pack.

• Make sure to power the camcorder off before replacing the battery pack.

Using AC power

When using the AC-DN10 AC adaptor

Mount an AC-DN10 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply. The AC-DN10 can supply up to 100 W of power.

To an AC outlet

CAUTION

When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire.

Note

The viewfinder is supplied separately.

Attaching the HDVF-20A/C35W

Note

When attaching the viewfinder, make notes of the following points.

• Be sure to the power off the camcorder before coupling the viewfinder connector to the camcorder’s VF connector. If you make this connection when the camcorder power is on, the viewfinder may not function properly.

• Couple the viewfinder connector firmly to the camcorder’s VF connector. If the coupling is loose, noise may appear on the video or the tally indicator may not operate properly.

For more information about the connection of the viewfinder and camcorder, contact a Sony service representative.

1 1 Loosen the viewfinder left-to-right

positioning ring, 2 attach the viewfinder to the viewfinder fitting shoe, and 3 tighten the viewfinder leftto-right positioning ring.

Attaching the Viewfinder

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