Sony HDW-F900, HDW-F900H User Manual

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HD CAMCORDER

HDW-F900

HDW-F900/F900H

HDW-F900H

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

WARNING

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

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

For the customers in U.S.A.

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

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).

Pour les clients européens

Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) (89/ 336/CEE) émise par la Commission de la Communauté européenne. La conformité à cett 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).

Für Kunden in Europa

Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMV-Direktive (89/336/EEC) der EG-Kommission. Die Erfüllung dieser Direktive bedeutet Konformität für die folgenden Europäischen Normen:

• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Interferenz (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Empfindlichkeit (Immunität)

Dieses Produkt ist für den Einsatz unter folgenden elektromagnetischen Bedingungen ausgelegt: E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMVBereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

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

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

1-1-2 VTR Features .................................................................... 1-4

1-2 Example of System Configuration ..........................................1-6

1-3 Precautions ................................................................................ 1-8

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and

Controls

2-1 Power Supply ............................................................................2-1

2-2 Accessory Attachments ............................................................2-3

2-3 Audio Functions........................................................................2-5

2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions ...................... 2-13

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

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

2-7 Warnings and Indications......................................................2-35

2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel..................2-38

2-9 Indicators on the Viewfinder

(HDVF-20A (not supplied)) ...................................................2-42

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

3-1 About Cassettes.........................................................................3-1

3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette..................................3-1

3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure ........................................ 3-4

3-2 Recording ..................................................................................3-5

3-2-1 Basic Procedure...............................................................3-5

3-2-2 Continuous Recording.....................................................3-9

3-3 Checking the Recording — Playback ...................................3-13

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

Recording Review ......................................................... 3-14

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

Playback in Color .......................................................... 3-14

3-3-3 Checking the Camera Picture on the Viewfinder and/or

Color Video Monitor .....................................................3-15

3-4 Tele-File ...................................................................................3-16

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for

Recording

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

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

4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance .......................................... 4-5

4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter .................................................4-9

4-2-1 Shutter Modes .................................................................4-9

4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed..........................4-10

4-3 Adjusting the Audio Level .....................................................4-13

4-4 Setting the Time Data.............................................................4-17

4-4-1 Setting the User Bits......................................................4-17

4-4-2 Setting the Time Code...................................................4-19

4-4-3 Entering the Real Time in the VITC .............................4-21

4-4-4 Synchronizing the Time Code.......................................4-23

4-5 Setup Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen ...................4-28

4-5-1 Basic Use of the Setup Menu ........................................4-31

4-6 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen .............................4-34

4-6-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen4-34

4-7 Using the USER Menu ...........................................................4-38

4-7-1 Setting Desired Menu Pages on the USER Menu ......... 4-38

4-7-2 Setting Desired Items on a USER PAGE......................4-42

4-7-3 Displaying the USER Menu .......................................... 4-45

4-8 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu ...................................4-47

4-8-1 Selecting the Display Items...........................................4-48

4-8-2 Selecting the Items for Which the '!' IND is to Light....4-50

4-8-3 Setting the Marker Display ........................................... 4-55

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4-8-4 Setting the GAIN Selector Values ................................ 4-58

4-8-5 Setting the Viewfinder .................................................. 4-60

4-8-6 Setting the Automatic Iris ............................................. 4-62

4-8-7 Setting the Battery ......................................................... 4-64

4-8-8 Setting the D5600K Mode, Assignable Switches and

PB VIDEO .................................................................... 4-66

4-8-9 Saving or Reading Setup Data to or from the

Memory Stick ................................................................ 4-69

4-8-10Selecting the Lens File ..................................................4-70

4-9 Paint Menu .............................................................................. 4-72

4-10 Maintenance Menu .................................................................4-85

4-11 Using the Memory Stick.........................................................4-91

4-11-1Handling the Memory Stick ..........................................4-91

4-11-2Using Data on the Memory Stick — in Case of an

OPERATOR File .......................................................... 4-93

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder

5-1 Power Supply ............................................................................5-1

5-1-1 Using a BP-L60A Battery Pack ...................................... 5-1

5-1-2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to Dead Batteries ....5-4

5-1-3 Using an AC Adaptor ...................................................... 5-5

5-1-4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System ...................... 5-6

5-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder.........................................................5-7

5-2-1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position ..................................5-7

5-2-2 Detaching the Viewfinder ...............................................5-9

5-3 Mounting the Lens..................................................................5-11

5-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length.......................................5-12

5-5 Audio Input System ................................................................ 5-14

5-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone....................................5-14

5-5-2 Using an External Microphone ..................................... 5-17

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

Microphone System) .....................................................5-22

5-5-4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment .....................5-24

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5-6 Tripod Mounting ....................................................................5-25

5-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap................................................5-27

5-8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position .................................... 5-29

5-9 Putting On the Rain Cover ....................................................5-30

5-10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit ...................................5-33

Chapter 6 Maintenance

6-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting ................................6-1

6-1-1 Preparations for Testing ..................................................6-1

6-1-2 Testing the Camera ......................................................... 6-2

6-1-3 Testing the VTR .............................................................. 6-6

6-2 Maintenance ............................................................................ 6-10

6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads.............................................6-10

6-2-2 Cleaning the Viewfinder ...............................................6-10

6-3 Operation Warnings...............................................................6-14

Appendix

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

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

VTR Section ..............................................................................A-3

Supplied Accessories ................................................................. A-6

Recommended Additional Equipment ...................................... A-6

Glossary .............................................................................................. A-9

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

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1-1 Features

The HDW-F900 HD Camcorder combines a HD color video camera, of which the effective picture elements are 1920(H) x 1080(V) and which uses 2/3-inch FIT1) CCD2) imagers with 2,200,000 picture elements, with an HDCAM portable videocassette recorder. The camcorder allows you to perform recording and playback with various formats, covering 50I, 30P, 29.97P, 25P, 24P and 23.98P as well as 60I and 59.94I formats. The introduction of a new integrated circuit technology (LSI) for processing HD digital signals improves the image quality even further and simplifies setup (initialization) operations.

1-1-1 Camera Features

The features of the HDW-F900 camera are described below.

• 2/3-inch FIT CCDs with 2,200,000 picture elements provide a compact

and lightweight unit with excellent image quality.

• Existing 2/3-inch lenses can be used.

• A new integrarted circuit techonolgy of the digital signal processing

has improved picture quality and functionability.

• The camcorder can operate with any one of 8 different formats, 59.94I,

60I, 30P, 29.97P, 50I, 25P, 24P and 23.98P.

• The 12-bit AD converter has greatly improved picture quality.

• An new AD board and optimized signal processing improves the

reproduction of brightest part in P format.

• You can load a user gamma data table created on a personal computer

to the camcorder via a Memory Stick3). This allows the user to change the gamma settings.

• A setup menu enables you to control features such as status displays,

messages, and markers; to select various types of settings; to toggle switches; and to operate a Memory Stick.

Overview

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1) FIT: Frame Interline Transfer

2) CCD: Charge-Coupled Device

3) “Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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• The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to create your own

custom menu.

• Five scene files are set in one group. A maximum of 20 groups, that is,

a maximum 100 scene files, can be saved in a Memory Stick.

• You can select a mode that allows the camcorder to output images seen

through a camera to the viewfinder and the MONITOR OUT connector during playback.

• Blur-free shooting is ensured by a built-in, high-performance electronic

shutter that provides a variety of modes, such as ECS1) mode which reduces flickering on the monitor screen and S-EVS2) mode which improves vertical resolution.

• Selectable video gain ensures a noise-free image.

• A simple switch operation enables automatic adjustment of the black

set, black balance, and white balance. Memory functions make it easy to replicate the white balance setting appropriate for the lighting conditions.

• Character display functions on the viewfinder indicate switch settings,

automatic black and white balance adjustment, status indications, and warnings.

• The warning system uses various types of warning indicators and

sounds to inform you of VTR faults, end of tape, low battery, etc.

• The camcorder is equipped with a dual-wheel filter disk for adjusting

the filter setting to the shooting and lighting conditions.

• Override function which makes fine adjustment of the reference value

for brightness of automatic iris control is provided.

• A built-in circuit produces a color bar signal for easy adjustment of the

color monitor.

• The remote control unit controls camera functions and VTR functions.

• Setup data specified by the camera operator, including the various

marker settings, can be stored in the camcorder itself and on a memory stick as an operator file, and then can be recalled.

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1) ECS: Extended Clear Scan

2) S-EVS: Super Enhanced Vertical definition System

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• Setup data specified by video engineers, including the various detail

settings, can be stored in the camcorder itself and on a Memory Stick as a reference file, and then can be recalled. It is possible to shorten time for setting with duplicating the stored reference file to the other cameras through the Memory Stick.

• Correction value to use a lens extender and for each lens can be stored

as a lens file, and then can be recalled. It is possible to shorten time for adjustment when replacing the lens.

• A high-performance viewfinder is adjustable forward, backward, and

sideways, and has a full range of auxiliary equipment.

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1-1-2 VTR Features

The VTR features of this camcorder are described below.

• Use of the HDCAM format allows high performance HD digital

recording and playback while preserving the same ease of use as conventional camcorder equipment. Also, recording and playback are allowed in any one of 8 different formats that the camera section supports.

• The same cassette size (S size) as Digital BETACAM can be used to

achieve the following long recording times: Approximately 40 minutes at 30 frames Approximately 48 minutes at 25 frames Approximately 50 minutes at 24 frames.

• The recording review function, which automatically rewinds and plays

back the last approximately 3 seconds of recording on the tape, enables you to quickly confirm recorded contents.

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

monitor screen.

• The 3 times normal speed search function provides quick positioning

of the tape.

• LTC1) and VITC2) recording and LTC playback can be performed.

• Compatible with the Tele-File3) Memory Label system.

By pressing the RET button on the lens while recording, the timecode valid when you pressed the button is recorded on the MLB-1M-100 memory label (not supplied) attached to the cassette. This is very helpful for management of the cassette tapes and to improve the efficiency of the tape editing.

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1) LTC: Longitudinal Time Code

2) VITC: Vertical Interval Time Code

3) Tele-File The Tele-File system is a non-contact data reading/writing system. It allows a variety of data to be stored on a 1/2-inch tape label with an non-contact IC memory.

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• The built-in time code generator can be synchronized with an external

generator.

• A lithium battery is the back-up power supply for the built-in time code

generator enabling the time code to be held for approximately 5 years without charging the camcorder power supply.

• Optional long-life battery packs are available.

• Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button

on the lens ensures recording continuity from the very next frame.

• Two analog audio input channels and the microphone can be recorded

at the same time.

• Connecting the HDCA-901 camera adaptor (not supplied) allows you

to input four audio input channels. Also, the HD-SDI signal can be output.

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1-2 Example of System

Configuration

The diagram below shows a typical configuration of the camcorder for ENG and EFP. In this manual, the HDVF-20A HD Electronic Viewfinder (not supplied) is use to instruct how to operate the unit.

Viewfinder

Viewfinder-related equipment

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

BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket

Remote control equipment

HDVF-20A HD Electronic Viewfinder

HDVF-C30W HD Electronic Viewfinder

RCP-700 Series or RM-B150 Remote Control Unit

MSU-700A/750 Master Setup Unit

Video monitor for color image check while shooting

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

Camera adaptor

HDCA-901 for the input of the audio channels 3 and 4 and the HD-SDI output

Power source

AC power supply 100V AC

AC-550 AC Adaptor

BP-L60A Battery Pack

Audio signal source

External microphone C-74, etc.

CAC-12 Microphone Holder

Audio equipment

WRR-810A / 860A UHF Portable Tuner

Battery

BC-L100 Battery Charger

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1-3 Precautions

Use and Storage

Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks

The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped.

After use

Always turn off the power.

Before storing the camcorder for a long period

Remove the battery pack.

Use and storage locations

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

• Places subject to temperature extremes

• Very damp places

• Places subject to severe vibration

• Near strong magnetic fields

• In direct sunlight or close to heaters for extended periods

To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable communications devices

The use of portable telephones and other communications devices near this unit can result in misoperations and interference with audio and video signals. It is recommended that the portable communications devices near this unit be powered off.

Note on laser beams

Laser beams may damage the CCDs. If you shoot a scene that includes a laser beam, be careful not to let a laser beam become directed into the lens of the camera.

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2-1 Power Supply

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Power supply

1 Battery attachment

Attach a BP-L60A battery pack.

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

To operate the HDW-F900 using an AC power supply, connect an AC550 AC Adaptor with the DC output cable supplied with the adaptor. To use an external battery, connect its DC output cable to the DC IN connector.

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3 BREAKER button

If excessive current flows within the unit, the breaker is tripped automatically to shut off the power supply and protect the equipment. After performing internal checks or adjustments, use a pointed object

such as a pen to press down lightly on this button. If there is no problem, the power will again be supplied.

4 POWER switch

This switch turns the main power supply on and off.

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2-2 Accessory Attachments

1 2

1 Shoulder strap posts

Attach the supplied shoulder strap to these posts.

2 Light shoe

Attach an optional accessory such as a video light to this shoe.

Lens cable clamp

Accessory attachments

3 Lens mount (special bayonet mount)

Use this for mounting the lens.

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4 Lens locking lever

After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate the lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens in position.

5 Lens mount cap

Remove this cap by pushing up on the lens locking lever. For protection from dust, always insert this cap when no lens is mounted.

6 Tripod mount

When using the unit on a tripod, attach the supplied tripod adaptor.

7 LENS connector (12-pin)

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

8 Shoulder pad

You can move the shoulder pad forwards or backwards by loosening the two screws. Do this to ensure the best balance when shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder.

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2-3 Audio Functions

Audio functions (1)

1 Microphone

This is a super-cardioid directional microphone with an external power supply (+48 V) system. You can use it as an interview microphone by connecting it to an extension cable (not supplied).

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

The supplied microphone connects to this connector. You can connect a microphone other than the supplied one as long as it corresponds to an external power supply system. The connector supplies power (+48 V) to the microphone.

3 MIC/MENU knob

This knob adjusts the audio level of the front microphone. To adjust the front microphone level, set the DISPLAY switch to ON, then push the MENU switch to CANCEL. The audio level indication will appear on the viewfinder screen. Note that you can do this only when the AUDIO SELECT switches are set to MANUAL and the AUDIO IN switches are set to FRONT.

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ADVANCE

PRESET

REGEN

NDF

SHIFT

F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

DIAG

REAL TIME

ON OFF SET

CH-1

CH-2

LEVEL

•

AUTO

MANUAL

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO IN

FRONT REAR

CUE IN

MIX

CH-1 CH-2

•

010

•

010

Audio functions (2)

6 7

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4 LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel 1 and channel 2 recording

level) controls

These controls adjust the audio levels of channels 1 and 2 when audio input is from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors and the AUDIO SELECT switches are set to MANUAL.

5 AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel-1 and channel-2

adjustment method select) switches

These switches select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 1 and 2.

AUTO: Select this setting for automatic adjustment. MANUAL: Select this setting for manual adjustment.

6 AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) (audio input) switches

These switches select the audio input signals to be recorded for audio channels 1 and 2. FRONT: The input signal source is the microphone connected to the

MIC IN connector.

REAR: The input signal source is the audio equipment connected to the

AUDIO IN CH-1/CH2 connectors. You can also record audio signals in audio channels 3 and 4. You can select the input signals to be recorded for audio channels 3 and 4 by using the AU REC CH 3/4 item on the VTR SETUP page of the MAINTENANCE menu. The following three input signals are available: 1/2 CH: Records the same input signals connected to the AUDIO CH-1/ CH-2 connectors in audio channels 3 and 4.. AUTO: Records inputs signals other than the signals connected to the AUDIO CH-1/CH-2 connectors, that is signals which are not selected using the AUDIO IN switches. This is effective only when the HDCA-901 camera adaptor is turned off, if connected. For example: When the CH-1 of the AUDIO IN switch is set to FRONT: The audio signal input to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector is recorded in channel 3.

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When CH-1 of the AUDIO IN switch is set to REAR: The signal input to the MIC IN connector is recorded in channel 3. MUTE: Does not record any input signals in channels 3 and 4.

For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

With the HDCA-901 (not supplied) connected to the camcorder, you can record separate sounds in audio channels 3 and 4.

7 CUE IN (cue track input) switch

This switch selects the input signal to be recorded on the cue track.

CH-1: CH-1 input signal MIX: Mixed input signals of CH-1 and CH-2 CH-2: CH-2 input signal

8 AUDIO OUT (audio output) connector (XLR type, 5-pin, male)

This connector outputs the audio signals recorded to audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4. The PB AUDIO CH item on the VTR SETUP page of the MAINTENANCE menu allows you to select the audio signal to be played back.

For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

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

connectors (XLR type, 3-pin, female) and LINE/MIC/+48 V ON

(line input/microphone input/external power supply +48 V ON)

switches

These are audio input connectors for channels 1 and 2 to which you can connect audio equipment or a microphone. The LINE/MIC/+48V ON switches select the audio source of the audio input signals connected to each of these connectors.

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

0 DC OUT (DC power output) connector

This connector supplies power for a WRR-810A/860A UHF Portable Tuner (not supplied). Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF portable tuner.

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Audio functions (3)

qa ALARM volume control

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

Minimum Maximum

ALARM volume control

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The internal volume control can be adjusted so that the alarm is audible even if the ALARLı olume control is at the minimum position.

For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

qs MONITOR volume control

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

MONITOR

CH-1

MIX

CH-2

Minimum Maximum

MONITOR volume control

qd MONITOR (audio channel select) switch

This switch selects the audio channel to be output from the speaker or earphone.

CH-1: Channel 1 audio MIX: Mixed sound of channels 1 and 2 CH-2: Channel 2 audio

During playback, the signals of the audio channels selected from the PB AUDIO CH item on the VTR SETUP page of the MAINTENANCE manual are output.

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Audio functions (4)

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qf Built-in speaker

During recording, the speaker can be used for monitoring the E-E

sound, and during playback for monitoring playback sound. The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings. If an earphone is plugged into to the EARPHONE jack, the speaker sound is automatically cut off.

See Section 6-3 “Operation Warnings” (page 6-14) for information about alarms.

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

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

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Audio functions (5)

qg EARPHONE jack

You can monitor the E-E sound during recording and playback sound during playback. Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in speaker, and you hear the alarms about the camcorder's operation and status through the earphone.

qh Tap for measure hook

This is the hole for the M3 screw (effective screw length: 6mm) located at the position of the flange focal length. You can use this tap to attach the hook for a tape measure to measure the distance between the position of the flange focus and an object. (The effective length of the supplied screw is 6 mm.)

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2-4 Shooting and Recording/

Playback Functions

2 3

5 6 7

Shooting and recording/playback functions (1)

1 Viewfinder (When the HDVF-20A (not supplied) is used)

The viewfinder lets you to view the camera image in black and white while shooting the picture and also see the playback picture from the VTR. It also displays various warnings and messages related to the settings or operating conditions of the camcorder, a zebra pattern1), safety zone marker2), and center marker3).

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1) Zebra pattern

The zebra pattern aids in manual iris adjustment by indicating areas of the picture where the video level is approximately 70% and 100% and above.

2) Safety zone marker

The safety zone marker is a rectangle indicating the effective picture area.

For more information, see Section 4-8-3 “Setting the Marker Display” (page 4-55).

3) Center marker

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

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2 BRIGHT (brightness) control

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

3 CONTRAST control

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

4 PEAKING control

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

5 DISPLAY/ASPECT (display/aspect control)switch

Use this switch to turn the markers and aspect mask function on or off. DISPLAY: When MARKER on the MARKER page of the

OPERATION menu is set to ON, pushing this switch to DISPLAY

toggles the markers on the viewfinder screen on and off. ASPECT: When MASK on the MARKER page of the OPERATION

menu is set to ON, pushing this switch to the aspect mask function

toggles on and off.

6 ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

This switch controls the zebra pattern on the viewfinder screen. ON: The zebra pattern is displayed and stays.

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OFF: No zebra pattern is displayed. MOMENT: The zebra pattern is displayed and stays for 5 to 6 seconds.

The zebra pattern is factory set to indicate picture areas where the

video level is approximately 70%. The setup menu can be used to

specify that areas where the video level is 100% and above are to be

displayed at the same time.

For information about how to set the zebra pattern is to be displayed to indicate areas of 100% or more, see Section 4-8-5 “Setting the Viewfinder” (page 4-60).

7 TALLY switch

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

HIGH: The TALLY indicator gets brighter. OFF: The TALLY indicator does not operate. LOW: The TALLY indicator gets dimmer.

8 Diopter adjustment ring

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

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Shooting and recording/playback functions (2)

9 Viewfinder left-right positioning ring

Use this ring to move the viewfinder sideways.

0 Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever

Use this lever to move the viewfinder forward or backward.

qa Cameraman tally indicator

This indicator lights while the camcorder is operating. Slide the window open when you shoot, keeping your eye away from the viewfinder. This indicator flashes when the battery level is running low or the tape is nearing its end.

qs Viewfinder stopper

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

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Shooting and recording/playback functions (3)

qd FILTER selector

This selector is a dual knob that selects the most appropriate filter to match the light source illuminating the subject. The outer knob selects the color temperature of the CC (Color Conversion) filter, and the inner knob selects the type of ND (Neutral Density) filter. When this selector is adjusted, the new setting will be indicated on the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds. The white balance is stored in memory for each CC filter.

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

FILTER selector (outer) setting CC filter selection

A 5600K B 3200K C 4300K D 6300K

FILTER selector (inner) setting ND filter selection

1 Clear 2 1/4 ND 3 1/16 ND 4 1/64 ND

Shooting condition CC filter ND filter

Sunrise and sunset; B (3200 K) 1 (clear) inside studio

Clear skies A (5600 K) or 2 (1/4 ND) or

Cloudy or raining D (6300 K) 1 (clear) or

Very bright conditions A (5600 K) or 3 (1/16 ND) or such as snow, at high D (6300 K) 4 (1/64 ND) altitudes, or at the seashore

FILTER selector (outer) setting and CC filter selection

FILTER selector (inner) setting and ND filter selection

Examples of shooting conditions and appropriate filters

D (6300 K) 3 (1/16 ND)

2 (1/4 ND)

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qf SHUTTER selector

Set this selector to ON to use the electronic shutter. Set it to SEL to switch the shutter speed or mode setting within the range that has been previously set from the setup menu. When this selector is adjusted, the new setting will be indicated on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area for about 3 seconds.

For more information about the shutter speed and mode settings, see Section 4-2 “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 4-9).

qg MIC/MENU knob

When the DISPLAY switch is set to ON or when the lens is using the automatic iris operation with the DISPLAY switch set to OFF, pressing and turning the MIC/MENU knob sets the iris override (±1 iris in 1/4 iris steps). The iris override setting returns to 0 when you turn off the camcorder, then on again.

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

switch

This switch activates the white balance and black balance automatic adjustment functions. WHT: Automatic adjustment of the white balance. If the WHITE BAL

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

corresponding memory. The memory can store the white balance

setting for each CC filter. BLK: Automatic adjustment of the black set and black balance.

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qj GAIN selector

This selector switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditions during shooting. The gains corresponding to the L, M, and H settings are selected from the setup menu before use. The

factory settings are L = 0 dB, M = 6 dB, and H = 12 dB. When this selector is adjusted, the new setting will be indicated on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds.

For information about setting the gain values, see Section 4-8-4 “Setting the GAIN Selector Values” (page 4-58).

qk OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic contrast control) selector

This selector switches the video signal that is output to the VTR, viewfinder, and video monitor, between the color bar signal and the camera output. BARS: Outputs the color bar signal. The DCC indicator automatically goes off. When the AU REC 1 KHz item on the VTR SETUP page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to either 0 dB or -20 dB, the 1-kHz audio signal is also output with the color bar signals. CAM: Outputs the camera signal. It also switches DCC1) on and off when output from the camera is selected.

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1) DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control)

Also called automatic knee. 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 a subject against a bright sky

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

• Any high contrast scenes

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BARS, DCC OFF

A color bar signal is output and the DCC circuit does not operate. For example, use the setting for the following purposes.

• Adjusting the video monitor

• Recording the color bar signal

OUTPUT

BARS•CAM

•

OFF

DCC

CAM, DCC OFF

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

CAM, DCC ON

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

OUTPUT/DCC selector

ql WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch

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

position of the FILTER selector (outer knob). Use the PRST setting

when you have no time to adjust the white balance. A or B: When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pushed to WHT, the white

balance is automatically adjusted according to the current position of

the FILTER selector (outer knob), and the adjusted value is stored in

either memory A or memory B. (There are two memories for each

CC filter, so a total of eight adjustments can be stored.) When the

FILTER selector (outer knob) is at the same position as it was when

this WHITE BAL switch was adjusted, the stored value is called from

memory, and the camcorder automatically adjusts itself to that value. When this switch is adjusted, the new setting will be indicated on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds.

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Shooting and recording/playback functions (4)

w; GENLOCK IN (genlock input) connector (BNC type)

This connector inputs an HD reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment. Use the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock Hphase (phase of Horizontal sync signal).

For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

Also, assigning the RETURN function to the assignable switch allows you to view the image of the input signal on the viewfinder.

For details, see “4-8-8 Setting the D5600K Mode, Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO” on page 4-66.

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wa REMOTE (remote control) connector (8-pin)

Connect the RCP-700 Series or RM-B150 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) with which VTR control is possible. You can also connect and use the MSU-700A/750 Master Setup Unit (not supplied).

Shooting and recording/playback functions (5)

ws MONITOR OUT connector (BNC type)

This connector outputs the HD video signal (75-ohm terminated, Y/PB/ PR). To include the text on the viewfinder screen with the output signal, push the DISPLAY switch to MENU while pushing the MENU switch to CANCEL. Text output is cancelled when you turn the camcorder off, then on again.

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wd VTR START button

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

wf VTR SAVE/STBY (VTR power saving/standby) switch

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

there is a short delay before recording starts, but power consumption

is less than in standby mode, and battery life is extended. When the

switch is set to SAVE, the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder

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

START button. Avoid allowing the camcorder to remain in STBY

(standby) mode for a long time.

wg EJECT (cassette eject) button

Press this button to eject or load a cassette.

wh REW (rewind) button and indicator

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

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wj F FWD (fast forward) button and indicator

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

wk PLAY (playback) 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 3 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 3 times normal speed search picture.

wl STOP button

Press this button to stop the tape.

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2-5 Setup Menu Operating

Section

34 5

Setup menu operating section

1 Memory Stick compartment

Open the cover of the Memory Stick compartment. Insert the Memory Stick (not supplied) with the notch facing upward and the label facing toward you into the slot.

2 MIC/MENU knob

Use this knob to change the page selection or a setting within the setup menu.

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3 MENU switch

Push this switch to CANCEL to erase the menu settings and return to page selection mode or the TOP menu. Push the switch up to display the ‘!’ IND page of the operation menu.

For details on settings of this page, see Section 4-8-2“Selecting the Items for Which the ‘!’ IND is to Light” (page 4-50).

4 DISPLAY switch

Use this switch to change the display on the viewfinder screen. ON: A message or character indicating the camcorder's settings or

operation status is displayed on the viewfinder screen.

OFF: The display on the viewfinder screen disappears. MENU: The setup menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen.

5 Assignable switches 1/2

You can assign the desired functions to each of assignable switch on the OTHERS page of the OPERATION menu.

For details, see “4-8-8 Setting the D5600K Mode, Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO” on page 4-66.

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2-6 Time Code System

Time code functions (1)

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

This connector inputs an HD reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment. By assigning the RETURN function to the assignable switch(es), you can see the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder.

For details, see “4-8-8 Setting the D5600K Mode, Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO” on page 4-66.

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Time code functions (2)

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

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

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

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

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WARNING

HOLD

RESET

ADVANCE

PRESET

REGEN

NDF

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F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

DIAG

REAL TIME

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LEVEL

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MANUAL

AUDIO SELECT

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CH-1 CH-2

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CTL

LIGHT

OFF

Time code functions (3)

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4 HOLD (display hold) button

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

feature is to determine the exact time of a particular shot. When the HOLD button is activated, the time data is dsiplayed in the following format:

See Section 2-8 “Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel” (page 2-38) for more information about the counter display.

5 RESET (counter reset) button

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

6 DISPLAY (LCD) switch

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

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

For more information, see “Time code displays” (page 2-40).

7 ADVANCE button

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

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8 SHIFT button

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

9 PRESET/REGEN (preset/regeneration) switch

This switch selects whether to set a new time code or to match the existing time code that had been recorded. PRESET: Starts recording time code values on the tape from the newly

set value.

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

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

For more information, see “Make the time code continuous” on page 4-20.

0 F-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/recording run) switch

This switch selects the operating mode for the internal time code generator. F-RUN: The time code generator keeps running, regardless of the

operation state of the VTR. Use this position when matching the time code to real time or for synchronizing the time code with an external time code.

SET: Set the switch to this position to set the time code or user bits. R-RUN: The time code generator runs only while recording. This

produces a tape with consecutive time code value, even when shot intermittently.

For more information, see Section 4-4-1 “Setting the User Bits” (page 4-17) and Section 4-4-2 “Setting the Time Code” (page 4-19).

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qa DF/NDF (drop frame/non-drop frame) switch

This switch selects whether the time code advances in drop frame mode or non-drop frame mode. This switch is effective only when the format is set to one of 29.97 PsF, 30 PsF, 59.94 I or 60 I in the MULT FORMAT

page of the MAINTENANCE menu.

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

qs REAL TIME switch

This switch selects whether or not real time is to be recorded as VITC user bit data. It is also used for setting the real time.

ON: Real time is recorded as VITC user bit data. OFF: Real time is not recorded as VITC user bit data. SET: Sets the real time.

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1) Drop frame mode To eliminate the discrepancy between the actual time and the time code value generated by the time code generator when the format is set to either 29.97 PsF or 59.94 I in the MULT FORMAT page of the MAINTENANCE menu, drop frame mode drops two frames (frames 00 and 01) from the time code value at the beginning of each minute except every tenth minute.

2) Non-drop frame mode Non-drop frame mode does not perform the processing of drop frame mode. As a result, when the format is set to either 29.97 PsF or 59.94 I in the MULT FORMAT page of the MAINTENANCE menu, there will be a discrepancy between the actual time and the time code value of about 86 seconds per one day of recording. In case of 30 PsF and 60 I, a discrepancy will not occur.

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2-7 Warnings and Indications

The camcorder supplies you visual information and warnings by means of its indicators without you having to use the speaker, earphone or viewfinder.

PRESET

F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

REGEN

DIAG

REAL TIME

OFF SET

NDF

6 7

Warning and indication functions

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1 TALLY indicator

Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW activates this indicator. The indicator lights during recording on the VTR. It also provides the same information as the REC indicator in the viewfinder; it lights up during

recording and flashes to indicate a problem. The brightness of this indicator when it is lit can be controlled by the TALLY switch.

2 TALLY switch

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

HIGH: The TALLY indicator gets brighter. OFF: The TALLY indicator does not operate. LOW: The TALLY indicator gets dimmer.

3 DIAG (self-diagnostics) button

Pressing this button when the VTR is stopped switches the camcorder to self-diagnostics mode. In self-diagnostics mode, it is possible to carry out a display panel test, a VTR test, or a camera test and display the test result. To exit from self-diagnostics mode, press this button once more.

For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

4 BACK TALLY indicator

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

5 BACK TALLY switch

This switch enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the operation of the BACK TALLY indicator.

ON: Enables the BACK TALLY indicator operation. OFF: Disables the BACK TALLY indicator operation.

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6 WARNING indicator

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

See Section 6-3 “Operation Warnings” (page 6-14) for more information about the relationships between the operation of the indicator and the meanings of the indications.

7 LIGHT switch

This switch controls the display panel light.

ON: Turns the panel light on. OFF: Turns the panel light off.

8 Display panel

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

For more information, see Section 2-8 “Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel” (page 2-38).

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2-8 Warnings and Indications

on the Display Panel

Tape status, battery status, and level indicators

H MIN SEC FRM

TAPE E B BATT E F

RF SERVO HUMID SLACK

Battery status indicator

BATT E F

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

Tape status indicator

TAPE E B

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

Audio channel 1 level meter

Audio channel 2 level meter

OVER

EMPH

HOLDDIAG PB VITC NDF EXT-LK

OVER

30 40

PEAK dB

Fully charged

Full (at beginning)

Tape status, battery status, and level indicators

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VTR operation status and status indicators

Lights in the self-diagnostic mode (testing display panel, camera, and VTR).

For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

Lights during playback.

OVER

EMPH

30 40

PEAK dB

OVER

HOLDDIAG PB VITC NDF EXT-LK

H MIN SEC FRM

TAPE E B BATT E F

RF SERVO HUMID SLACK

Warning indicators

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

For more information, see Section 6-3 “Operation Warnings” (page 6-14).

VTR operation and status indicators

Note

If the tape in the VTR becomes slackened, an error code appears automatically on the display section of the display panel.

For more information refer to the Maintenance Manual.

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Time code displays

Lights in playback mode.

Lights when VITC is selected for the time code.

Lights in non-drop frame mode.

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

Lights when the time code generator is on hold.

OVER

EMPH

HOLDDIAG PB VITC NDF EXT-LK

H MIN SEC FRM

TAPE E B BATT E F

RF SERVO HUMID SLACK

OVER

30 40

PEAK dB

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

Lights in the following way when the HOLD button is pressed.

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

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

Time code displays

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

The time counter display is determined first by the REAL TIME switch setting, then by the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch setting, and finally by the DISPLAY switch setting.

Switch settings related to time code and displayed information

REAL TIME F-RUN/SET/R-RUN DISPLAY switch Displayed switch position switch position position information

ON or OFF SET TC or CTL Time code

U-BIT User bits

F-RUN or R-RUN CTL CTL

TC Time code U-BIT User bits

SET Any position Any position Acrual time

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2-9 Indicators on the

Viewfinder (HDVF-20A (not supplied))

TALLY/REC

Viewefinder screen

BATT

VTR

SAVE

Indicators on the Viewfinder

1 TALLY indicator

Not used in the camcorder.

2 BATT indicator

Starts flashing when the battery voltage supplied to the camcorder drops below the minimum level, and stays lit when the battery is exhausted. To prevent interruption during operation, replace the battery as soon as this indicator starts flashing.

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The level at which the indicator starts flashing can be set on the BATT ALARM page of the MAINTENANCE menu. Also, you can confirm the set alarm voltage on the BATT ALARM page of the OPERATION menu.

For more information, see “4-8-7 Setting the Battery” on page 4-64.

3 TALLY/REC indicator (red)

Depending on the status, this indicator will light up or flash. When lit: The image shot by the camera is being recorded.

Note

This indicator will be brighter than usual for a moment after it is first lit. This is only a warning, and not a malfunction.

When flashing: The servo system of the VTR section is unlocked and so on.

For more information on the status by which the TALLY/REC indicator will light or flash, see “6-3 Opeation Warnings” on page 6-14.

4 VTR SAVE indicator

Lights up when the VTR section is set to power save mode by setting the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE.

5 (warning) indicator

Lights up when the settings of the camcorder are changed from the ones set on the “IND” page of the OPERATION menu.

For details, see “4-8-2 Selecting the Items for Which the ‘!’ IND is to Light” on page 4-50.

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3-1 About Cassettes

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

See “Specifications VTR Section ”(page A-3) for information about the cassettes you can use in the camcorder.

3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette

Loading a cassette

1 Turn on the POWER switch.

POWER switch HUMID display

Note

If the interior of the VTR section is damp, the HUMID indicator will light. If this happens, wait until the indicator goes off before going on to step 2.

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2 Press the EJECT button.

The cassette lid will open.

Cassette lid

3 Check that there is no slack in the tape. Then slide in the cassette

until it clicks into position and close the cassette lid completely by pressing near the engraved “PUSH".

Insert the cassette.

Window outward

Cassette holder

Notes

• To insert the tape correctly, make sure the tape in the cassette is facing

up towards you before you try to close the cassette lid.

• When inserting the tape, be careful that you don’t hit the tape against

the tape holder.

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Push and close the

cassette lid.

Checking the tape for slack

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

Checking the tape for slack

Unloading a cassette

With the power supply on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid. Then take out the cassette. If you are not going to insert another cassette, close the cassette lid. It is possible to take out the cassette and close the cassette lid unless the battery voltage drops below about 10.5 V. Do not repeat this unloading operation.

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Unloading a cassette manually

If the battery voltage drops below about 10.5 V, take out the cassette manually as illustrated below.

Cassette lid

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

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

Unloading a cassette manually

You need not return the screw to its original position after taking out the cassette. Although the cassette lid is not locked, turning on the power makes the cassette lid operable again.

3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure

The following procedure prevents cassettes from being recorded inadvertently.

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

Preventing accidental erasure

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3-2 Recording

3-2-1 Basic Procedure

This section describes the basic procedure for shooting and recording. Before a shooting session, ensure that the camcorder is functioning properly.

For more information, see Section 6-1 “Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting” (page 6-1).

Turning on the camcorder and loading a cassette

Follow the procedure below.

•

Basic procedure for shooting : from power supply to cassette loading

1 Attach a fully charged battery pack.

For details, see “5-1 Power Supply” on page 5-1.

2 Set the POWER switch to ON. Check that the HUMID indicator

does not appear and that the BATT indicator shows at least five segments.

• If HUMID indicator appears, wait until it disappears.

• If the BATT indicator does not show at least five segments,

replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

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3 Check that there are no obstructions near the cassette lid. Then press

the EJECT button to open the cassette lid.

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

cassette lid.

• The cassette is not write-protected.

• There is no slack in the tape.

Basic procedure for shooting: from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording

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

Iris: Automatic

Zoom: Automatic

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GAIN: Set as low as possible.

OUTPUT/DCC: CAM, DCC ON

Switch and selector settings before shooting

AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2: AUTO

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

Shooting

Follow the procedure below.

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5,6

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1,2

Basic procedure for shooting: from adjusting the black balance and white

balance to stopping recording

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

balance.

For detailed information on how to adjust the black balance, see “4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance” on page 4-2.

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

and adjust the white balance.

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When the black balance and white balance settings are already in memory: Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.

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

Set the WHITE BAL switch to the PRST position. The white balance is automatically set to 3200 K when the FILTER selector is set to B, to 4300 K when the FILTER selector is set to C, and to 6300 K when the FILTER selector is set to D.

For more information, see Section 4-1-2 “Adjusting the White Balance” (page 4-5).

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

speed.

For more information, see Section 4-2 “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 4-9).

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

on the lens. Or if the VTR S/S function is assigned to either of the assignable switches 1/2, these assignable switches function as VTR START/ STOP buttons.

For details, see “4-8-8 Setting the D5600K Mode, Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO” on page 4-66.

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

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

on the lens again. The REC indicator goes off.

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Cassette control buttons

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

3-2-2 Continuous Recording

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

When the camcorder is in the recording pause mode

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

• If the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is in the SAVE position, it takes about

4 seconds before recording starts.

• If the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is in the STBY position, recording

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

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If you turn off the power during a recording pause

1 32

Continuous recording after turning off the power during a recording pause

1 Turn on the power again. 2 Press the RET button on the lens.

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

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

on the lens to start recording.

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Continuous recording in other cases

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

Note

If the tape is recorded with a format which is different from the format for the camcorder selected on the MULT FORMAT page of the MAINTENANCE menu, trecording may not continu smoothly. Noise and so on occurs at the point where recordings are continued.

Continuous recording after rewinding or fast forward, after removing the

cassette, or on a tape that has been partly recorded

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

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

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3 Press the RET button.

The tape will rewind and will be positioned at the desired point to continue recording.

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

on the lens to start recording.

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3-3 Checking the Recording

— Playback

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

• Recording review: You can view the last 3 seconds of the recording in

the viewfinder in black and white.

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

monitor without the need for any external adaptor.

• Color playback/camera picture: The menu allows you to change the

settings so that you can see images as seen by the camera on the viewfinder or on the HD monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connector even during playback. In this case, if you attach an HDCA-901 Camera Adaptor, you can see the recorded images on an HD monitor connected to the HDCA-901.

Note

To use this function, you have to choose the settings for the output signal.

For detailed information, see "4-8-8 Setting the D5600K Mode, Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO" on page 4-66.

You may also view the picture by pressing the PLAY + REW button or PLAY + F FWD button during searching by rewinding or fast forwarding.

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

Note

When a tape recorded in a different format is played back, a warning message appears in the display window during playback. Example: When the format of the recorded tape is 59.94I and the format of the camcorder is set to 23.98 PsF, the message “59 - - 23” appears.

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

Recording — Recording Review

If you press the RET button on the lens while recording is paused, the last three seconds of the tape is automatically rewound, and that segment is played back on the viewfinder screen. Use this function to check whether recording went smoothly. If you hold the RET button down

longer, at most 10 seconds of the tape is rewound and played back. After playback, the camcorder is ready to start recording again. By assigning the LENS RET function to the assignable switch(es) using the OPERATION menu, you can use the assignable switch(es) in the same way as the RET button on the lens.

For details, see “4-8-8 Setting the D5600K Mode, Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO” on page 4-66.

Note

The recording review functions only works if the recording you have made is at least 3 seconds long.

3-3-2 Checking the Recording on the Color

Video Monitor — Playback in Color

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

HD monitor

HDW-F900

Video input connector

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MONITOR OUT

Color playback

3-3-3 Checking the Camera Picture on the

Viewfinder and/or Color Video Monitor

Usually, during playback of a tape, if you press the PLAY button, the image sent to the viewfinder or the MONITOR connector is switched back and forth between the camera image and to recorded image. However, the PB VIDEO item on the OTHERS page allows you to change the setting so that the image seen through the camera is sent to the viewfinder and the MONITOR OUT connector even while you are playing back a video tape. The HD SDI output from the HDCA-901 Camera Adaptor (not supplied) is switched to that of the recorded image during the playback regardless of the PB VIDEO setting.

For detailed information, see "4-8-8 Setting the D5600K Mode, Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO" on page 4-66.

HD monitor

HDCA-901

HD SDI input connector

HD SDI OUT connector

Video input connector

HDW-F900

MONITOR OUT

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3-4 Tele-File

The VTR section is compatible with the Tele-File memory label system. This system allows you to record the recording start timecode and shot markers onto the MLB-1M 100 memory label (not supplied).

Follow the procedure below to record the starting timecode and shot markers.

1 Insert the cassette onto which the MLB-1M-100 memory label has

been attached.

2 Press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens.

At the instant the recording starts, the timecode of the recording start is recorded on the memory label.

3 While shooting, press the RET button on the lens to create the shot

marker.

The timecode valid when you press the RET button is recorded on the label as the shot marker.

To confirm that the RET button is pressed

Set the DISPLAY switch to ON. Whenever you press the RET button, the circle lights up on the right side of the REC lamp in the viewfinder.

Note

If you set the POWER switch to OFF within 1 second after a recording pause, the recorded data is not guaranteed.

To clear recorded data

For detailed information on how to clear data, see the maintenance manual.

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1) Shot marker: Time code to be used as the editing point when editing.

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4-1 Adjusting the Black

Balance and the White Balance

To always obtain excellent image quality when using this camcorder, conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance be adjusted.

Black balance adjustment

The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases.

• When the camcorder is first used

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

• When the camcorder is used under conditions in which the surrounding

temperature has changed greatly

• When the GAIN selector values have been changed by using the setup

menu It is not usually necessary to adjust the black balance when using the camcorder after it has been briefly off.

White balance adjustment

Always readjust the white balance when the lighting conditions change.

Viewfinder screen displays

When the black balance, white balance adjustment or white spots correction is started, messages that report on the progress and results are displayed on the viewfinder screen.

Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Note

Black balance and white balance adjustment values that are automatically set by the camcorder and the various settings are stored in the camcorder memory and retained even when the power is turned off.

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4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance

In automatic black balance mode, adjustments are performed in the following order: clamp level, black set, and black balance. Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu.

Follow the procedure below to adjust the black balance.

1 Set the switches as shown in the figure below.

GAIN switch: Set as low as possible.

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OUTPUT/DCC switch: CAM

DISPLAY switch: OFF

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

AUTO W/B BAL switch

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

During adjustment, the following message is displayed on the viewfinder screen.

ABB:EXECUTING

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

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Notes

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

• During the black balance adjustment, the gain selection circuit is

automatically activated so you may see flickering on the viewfinder

screen, but this is not a fault.

If automatic black balance adjustment cannot be made

If the black balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, the error message “ABB:NG” will appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen. If this error message is displayed, retry the black balance

adjustment. If the error message occurs again, an internal check is necessary.

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

Black balance memory

Values stored in memory are retained even when the camcorder power is turned off.

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4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance

Follow the procedure below to automatically adjust the white balance.

1 Adjust the switches as shown in the figure below.

FILTER selector

GAIN switch: Set as low as possible.

DISPLAY switch: OFF

OUTPUT/DCC switch: CAM

WHITE BAL switch: A or B

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

(Continued)

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2 Adjust the FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions.

ND filter CC filter

1 Clear A 5600K 2 1/4 ND B 3200K 3 1/16 ND C 4300K 4 1/64 ND D 6300K

the setting appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen.

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

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

The absolute minimum white area is as follows:

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

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

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If the setting of the FILTER selector is changed, a message reporting

Note

Make sure there are not bright spots in the rectangle.

4 Adjust the lens iris.

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

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

AUTO W/B BAL switch

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

During adjustment, the message “AWB:EXECUTING: is displayed in the lower left portion of the viewfinder screen.

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

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Note

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

For more information, refer to the lens operation manual.

If the automatic white balance adjustment cannot be made

If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, the error

message “AWB:NG” will appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen.

If this error message is displayed, retry the white balance adjustment. If the error message occurs again, an internal check is necessary.

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

If you have no time to adjust the white balance

Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. The white level is reset to the value saved in the reference file (factory setting: 3200K). The white balance is automatically set according to the FILTER selector (outer knob) position.

White balance memory

Values stored in memory are retained even when the camcorder power is turned off.

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1) Hunting

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

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4-2 Setting the Electronic

Shutter

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

4-2-1 Shutter Modes

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

Selectable shutter modes and speeds

Mode

Standard

ECS (Extended Clear Scan)

S-EVS (Enhanced Vertical definition System)

Shutter speed

60I (59.94I): 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (sec.) 50I: 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (sec.) 30PsF (29.97PsF): 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 (sec.) 25PsF: 1/33, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 (sec.) 24PsF (23.98PsF): 1/32, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/96, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 (sec.)

60I (59.94I): 30.0 to 4300 Hz 50I: 25.0 to 4700 Hz 30PsF (29.97PsF): 30.0 to 2700 Hz 25PsF: 25.0 to 2300 Hz 24PsF (23.98PsF): 24.0 to 2200 Hz

1/60 sec. (automatic setting) 0 to 100 %

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Application

For shooting fastmoving subjects with little blurring.

For obtaining images with no horizontal bands of noise when shooting subjects such as monitor screens.

Improved vertical resolution. However, the sensitivity and dynamic range are reduced.

(Continued)

Notes

• Whatever the operating mode of the electronic shutter, the iris opens

wider as the shutter speed increases, thus reducing the depth of field.

• Under artificial light, particularly fluorescent or mercury lamps, the

light intensity may appear to be constant, but the strengths of each of

the R, G, and B colors are actually changing in synchronization with

the frequency of the power supply ("flicker"). Using an electronic

shutter under such lighting could make the flicker even worse. Color

flicker is particularly likely to happen when the power supply is 60 Hz.

However, if the power supply is 50 Hz, setting the shutter speed to

1/100 can reduce this flicker.

4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed

Setting the shutter mode (standard-mode/ECS mode) and standard-mode shutter speed

Use the SHUTTER selector to select a shutter mode or a standard-mode shutter speed.

Once the shutter speed is selected, it is retained even when the camcorder power is turned off.

1 Follow the procedure described in “Selecting the Display Items”

(page 4-39) to set SHUTT to ON from the VF DISPLAY page of the OPERATION menu.

2 Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL.

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SHUTTER selector

The current shutter setting appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen. (e.g., :SS:1/250)

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

selector to SEL again and repeat until the desired mode or speed appears. Pushing the SHUTTER selector to SEL repeatedly allows you to cycle through all of the pre-selected settings of mode and speed.

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Standard mode

1/100 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000

ECS mode

a) The illustration shows the cycle through of the shutter speed in

the case where 60 I or 59.94 I format is selected on the MULT FORMAT page of the MAINTENANCE menu. When another format is selected, the shutter speed corresponding to the selected format appears. For detailed information on the relation between the shutter speed and format, see page 4-9.

When selecting ECS mode in step 3

You can change the speed by rotating the MIC/MENU knob on the front of the camcorder.

To select S-EVS mode

You can select S-EVS mode and change the speed with the PAINT menu.

For more information, see Section 4-9 “Paint Menu” (page 4-72).

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4-3 Adjusting the Audio Level

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

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

Manually adjusting the audio levels of the audio input from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors

Follow the procedure described below to adjust the audio levels of the audio input from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, which is entered to channels 1 and 2.

•

ADVANCE

PRESET

REGEN

NDF

CH-1

SHIFT

•

SET

ON OFF SET

REAL

TIME

010

F-RUN

R-RUN

DIAG

LEVEL

•

010

AUTO

MANUAL

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CUE IN

MIX

CH-1 CH-2

CH-2

•

Manual adjustment of the audio levels of AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2

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3 2

1 Set the AUDIO IN switch which corresponds to the channels to be

adjusted among input signals connected to AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors to REAR. To adjust channels 1 and 2, set the both AUDIO IN switches to REAR.

2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switches corresponding to the channel

selected in step 1 to MANUAL.

3 Adjust the LEVEL controls corresponding to the channel selected in

step 1 so that at the maximum sound level, the level meter indicates

-20 dB. The second bar from the top may turn on occasionally, but do not allow the top bar to go on. If it goes on, the audio level is too high.

Corresponding values

These bars go on.

Normal input level Excessive input level

30 40

All of the bars go on.

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Manually adjusting the audio level of the front microphone

You can adjust the audio level input from the front microphone for channels 1 and 2 by using the MIC/MENU knob on the front of the camcorder.

ADVANCE

PRESET

REGEN

NDF

REAL TIME

CH-1

•

010

SHIFT

F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

DIAG

ON OFF SET

LEVEL

•

010

AUTO

MANUAL

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CUE IN

MIX

CH-1 CH-2

•

CH-2

•

2 1

Microphone audio level manual adjustment (1)

1 Set the AUDIO IN switch(es) corresponding to the desired

channel(s) of the front microphone to be recorded or adjusted to FRONT.

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

recorded or adjusted to MANUAL.

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Microphone audio level manual adjustment (2)

3 Set the DISPLAY switch to ON. 4 Push the MENU switch to CANCEL to display the current audio

level(e.g.,“AUDIO LEVEL:70”).

5 Rotate the MIC/MENU knob to adjust the audio level so that at the

maximum sound level, the level meter indicates -20 dB.

• The MIC/MENU knob can be adjusted from 0 to 100 in 101 steps.

• The second bar from the top may turn on occasionally, but do not

allow the top bar to go on. If it goes on, the audio level is too high.

Note

The LEVEL controls on the left side of the camcorder do not function when the AUDIO IN switch is set to FRONT.

6 Push the MENU switch to CANCEL to clear the audio level

dsiplayed.

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4-4 Setting the Time Data

4-4-1 Setting the User Bits

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

•

WARNING

HOLD

RESET

H MIN SEC FRM

TAPE E B BATT E F

RF SERVO HUMID SLACK

ADVANCE

SHIFT

PRESET

F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

REGEN

DIAG

REAL TIME

OFF SET

NDF

OVER

HOLDDIAG PBVITC NDF EXT-LK

CH-1

LEVEL

•

010

AUTO

MANUAL

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CUE IN

MIX

CH-1 CH-2

EMPH

30 40

PEAK dB

•

010

Setting the user bits

1 Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT. 2 Set the REAL TIME switch to OFF. 3 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET.

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DISPLAY

CTL

OVER

U-BIT

LIGHT

OFF

CH-2

•

3,5

(Continued)

4 Set the user bits by using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons.

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

flashing digit moves one column to the right.

ADVANCE: Increments the value of the flashing digit.

Hexadecimal digits A to F are displayed as follows:

Hexadecimal ABCDEF Display AbCdEF

Resetting a modified numeric value to 00:00:00:00

To reset a numeric value that was modified, press the RESET button.

5 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUN,

corresponding to the desired time code run mode.

The specified user bits will be recorded for both LTC and VITC.

Storing the user bits in memory

The user bits settings are automatically retained in memory even when the power is turned off.

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4-4-2 Setting the Time Code

Follow the procedure below to set the time code.

•

WARNING

HOLD

RESET

6 2

H MIN SEC FRM

TAPE E B BATT E F

RF SERVO HUMID SLACK

ADVANCE

SHIFT

PRESET

F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

REGEN

DIAG

REAL TIME

OFF

SET

NDF

OVER

HOLDDIAG PBVITC NDF EXT-LK

CH-1

LEVEL

•

010

AUTO

MANUAL

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO IN

FRONT REAR

CUE IN

MIX

CH-1 CH-2

EMPH

OVER

30 40

PEAK dB

CH-2

•

010

Setting the time code

1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. 2 Set the PRESET/REGEN switch to PRESET. 3 Set the REAL TIME switch to ON or OFF.

4 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET.

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DISPLAY

CTL

U-BIT

LIGHT

OFF

•

4,7

(Continued)

5 Set the DF/NDF switch as necessary.

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

Note

The DF/NDF switch is effective only when one of 59.94 I, 60 I,

29.97 PsF and 30 PsF is selected as format in the MULT FORMAT page of the MAINTENANCE manual.

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

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

flashing digit moves one column to the right.

ADVANCE: Increments the value of the flashing digit. Resetting a modified numeric value to 00:00:00:00

To reset a numeric value that was modified, press the RESET button.

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

F-RUN: Free run. The time code generator keeps running,

regardless of the operating state of the VTR.

R-RUN: Recording run. The time code generator runs only while

recording.

Make the time code continuous

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

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

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

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4 Press the RET button on the lens.

This reads the previous recording and synchronizes the internal time code generator, thus allowing the new time code recorded to follow on consecutively. Or press the assignable switch if it is assigned to the LENS RET function on the OTHERS page of the OPERATION menu.

For details, see “4-8-8 Setting the D5600K Mode, Assignable Switches and PB VIDEO” on page 4-66.

4-4-3 Entering the Real Time in the VITC

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

•

HOLD button

WARNING

HOLD

RESET

H MIN SEC FRM

TAPE E B BATT E F

RF SERVO HUMID SLACK

ADVANCE

SHIFT

PRESET

F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

REGEN

DIAG

REAL TIME

OFF SET

NDF

HOLDDIAG PBVITC NDF EXT-LK

CH-1

•

010

AUDIO SELECT

CH-1 CH-2

Entering the real time in the VITC

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OVER

LEVEL

•

010

AUTO

MANUAL

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

CUE IN

MIX

DISPLAY switch

EMPH

OVER

30 40

PEAK dB

CH-2

•

DISPLAY

CTL

U-BIT

LIGHT

OFF

1,3

(Continued)

1 Set the REAL TIME switch to SET. 2 Use the ADVANCE and SHIFT buttons to set the real time. 3 Set the REAL TIME switch to ON.

The real time is recorded in the VITC, and the user bits that were set are recorded in the LTC.

By flipping the internal switch, you can enter the user bits in the VITC and the real time in the LTC.

Refer to the Maintenance Manual for more information.

Displaying the user bits being recorded in the VITC

Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT and then press and hold down the HOLD button. The user bits that are being recorded in the VITC are displayed while the HOLD button is pressed.

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4-4-4 Synchronizing the Time Code

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

Connections for time code synchronization

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

Example 1: Synchronizing with an external time code

TC IN

GENLOCK IN

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Reference video signal

External time code

(Continued)

Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders for time code synchronization

MONITOR OUT Y channel

TC OUT

Master camcorder

TC IN GENLOCK IN

TC OUT

MONITOR OUT Y channel

Camcorder to be synchronized

GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT MONITOR OUT Y channel

Camcorder to be synchronized

To another camcorder to be synchronized

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Sony HDW-F900, HDW-F900H User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1-1 Features

1-1-1 Camera Features

Chapter 1 Overview 1-1

1-1-2 VTR Features

1-3 Precautions

2-1 Power Supply

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-1

2-2 Accessory Attachments

2-3 Audio Functions

Setup menu operating section

2-6 Time Code System

2-7 Warnings and Indications

Indicators on the Viewfinder

3-1 About Cassettes

3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 3-1

3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure

3-2 Recording

3-2-1 Basic Procedure

3-2-2 Continuous Recording

3-4 Tele-File

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-1

4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance

4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance

4-2-1 Shutter Modes

4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed

4-3 Adjusting the Audio Level

4-4 Setting the Time Data

4-4-1 Setting the User Bits

4-4-2 Setting the Time Code

4-4-3 Entering the Real Time in the VITC

4-4-4 Synchronizing the Time Code