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Sony DXC D50WS user manual

1. Structure and setting values of the FILE menu Snua PUB SUOI EdIPU UeeOe JEpUIMaIA Y Ja deuD ld di Submenu title Page Setting item Selectable Remarks Initial value values lt SCENE FILE1 gt F1 PAGE 1 2 1 2 2 2 To select a scene file Up to 20 files can be set or selected If the 11th file or onward is not set Page 2 2 will not be displayed STORE To store a scene file PAGE 1 2 1 to 10 To retrieve the scene file corresponding to the selected PAGE 2 2 11 to 20 number STANDARD To select if the standard settings are to be used or not SCENE WHITE DATA ON OFF To select if white balance data are to be included in the ON scene files When SCENE WHITE DATA is set to ON white balance data are included in the scene files lt SCENE FILE2 gt F2 SCENE FILE To write or read a scene file to from a Memory Stick READ MS gt CAMERA To copy the data in the Memory Stick to the camera If scene files are stored in the camera they are replaced by the data from the Memory Stick WRITE To write the data in the camera onto the Memory Stick CAMERA MS All scene files set in the camera are copied If any scene file data are stored in the Memory Stick they are replaced by the data from the camera FILE ID A filename within 8 characters can be set CAM CODE The model name of the camera is automatically displayed DATE 2003 08 01 To display the date when a file is create
2. e SERVO 1 Bring the lens up to the subject so that the image is the required size 2 Move the focusing ring to the closest focus position 3 Slide the M button toward the rear of the camera and turn the MACRO ring fully in the direction shown by the arrow 4 Move the ZOOM selector to the MANU position and turn the manual zoom control to focus the image To finish close up shooting Return the MACRO ring to its original position turn fully in the opposite direction to the arrow in the figure To reduce the size of the image After completing steps 1 to 4 above if you wish to reduce the size of the image turn the MACRO ring back slightly then use the manual zoom control again to focus the image Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 85 zeen MI sBumes pue steutenlpv edu Illu Settings for Special Cases Settings for special cases Shooting conditions The background is very bright and the subject is too dark Setting Set the A IRIS MODE switch to BACK L turning the indicator on Effect This lightens the foreground The subject is under a spotlight Set the A IRIS MODE switch to SPOT L turning the indicator on This prevents white burn out in highlights of faces and clothes The subject is completely still e g when shooting documents drawings etc Enable the EVS Enhanced Vertical definition System function Set EVS to ON on pageP1 lt SHUTTER
3. DIP switch 4 is reserved It is not used currently Chapter 3 Shooting 47 Chapter Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Viewfinder Screen Indications There are four types of indication screen which appear in the viewfinder and the video monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connector as follows e Normal indications These show the operating state of the camera and connected VTR See page 52 e Status indications Pressing the MENU switch to the OFF STATUS side while the normal indications are present calls a display of current settings See page 51 e USER menu These provide settings for the lens aperture shutter speed and so forth See page 51 e TOP MENU This menu is used for user s menu customization picture quality settings and storing retrieving data to from a Memory Stick See page 55 Changing the Viewfinder Display Use the MENU switch and MENU dial shown in the following figure to switch the viewfinder display among the normal indications USER menu pages and TOP MENU SE MENU dial MENU switch 13 NCEL_ STATUS ON OFF MENU C Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 49 Viewfinder Screen Indications s snus J pue suoedpu UBB1DS JBPUIMSIA Y Jaydey9 Status indications PLAY TAPE NEAR END T
4. Shutter speeds There are six shutter speeds from 10 s DXC D50 DSOWSL or ien s DXC D50P D50WSPL to Lann s Increasing the shutter speed reduces blurring when shooting a fast moving subject It is also possible to reduce flicker when shooting under fluorescent lighting by changing the shutter speed CLS Clear Scan function When shooting a computer screen or projected image horizontal bands may appear in the camera image This is because the vertical scan frequency of the computer generated image is different from the vertical scan frequency of the video system The clear scan function allows you to select a vertical scan frequency to reduce this interference SHUTTER switch Setting the shutter speed and CLS function Notes on setting the shutter speed e The faster you make the shutter speed the darker the image becomes Check the brightness in the viewfinder and if necessary increase the lighting level or adjust the aperture e When the shutter speed is very fast shooting a high intensity subject may cause long vertical tails to appear on the highlights smear Note on setting the CLS function The vertical scan frequencies of computer screens vary and it may not be possible to eliminate the interference patterns entirely Note also that the vertical scan frequency may change depending on the software being run 78 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 Set the SHUTTER switch to the ON po
5. T Display the TOP MENU For details see Displaying the TOP MENU on page 55 2 Turn the MENU dial to select USER then press the MENU dial To display other menu pages 1 Turn the MENU dial to move the arrow to the figure at the top of the screen then press the MENU dial The arrow changes to a question mark 2 Turn the MENU dial to select the page to be displayed then press the MENU dial The selected menu page is displayed Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 59 SNU WN pue SuOHEODUL Usage JOPUMelA p Jeideuc III Snuail pue SUOEODUL UBE19S JepUIMalA y Joideu AAI Menu Operation OPERATION Menu The OPERATION menu consists of 11 pages To display the OPERATION menu first display the TOP MENU turn the MENU dial to select OPERATION then press the MENU dial For details on how to display the TOP MENU see Displaying the TOP MENU on page 55 lt SWITCH gt 1 TOP GAIN L A 0dB M 9dB H 18dB OUTPUT DCC AUTO KNEE 5600K DIMMER 5 OPERATION MENU RESET Structure and setting values of the OPERATION menu Submenu title Page Setting item Selectable Remarks Initial value values lt SWITCH gt 1 GAIN L 0 dB 3 0 3 6 9 12 To set the GAIN L value 18 24 30 36 GAIN M 9 dB 3 0 3 6 9 12 To set the GAIN M value 18 24 30 36 GAIN H 18 dB 3 0 3 6 9 12 To se
6. The arrow changes to a question mark 2 Turn the MENU dial until the desired menu page appears then press the MENU dial The question mark changes to the arrow 3 Turn the MENU dial to select a menu page to be registered then press the MENU dial The selected menu page is registered on the USER menu and the screen returns to the PAGE EDIT screen To change the order of the pages 1 Display the TOP MENU For details see Displaying the TOP MENU on page 5S 2 3 Turn the MENU dial to select USER MENU CUSTOMIZE then press the MENU dial Display page U1 lt PAGE EDIT gt For details see Displaying your desired menu page on page 55 The PAGE EDIT screen is displayed Turn the MENU dial to select the menu page to be moved then press the MENU dial The operation select screen appears Turn the MENU dial to select MOVE then press the MENU dial The screen returns to the PAGE EDIT screen Turn the MENU dial to move the arrow to the position where the page selected in step 4 is to be placed then press the MENU dial The selected page moves to the position pointed to by the arrow To delete a registered page 1 Display the TOP MENU For details see Displaying the TOP MENU on page 55 Turn the MENU dial to select USER MENU CUSTOMIZE then press the MENU dial Display page U1 lt USER P1 EDIT gt For details see Displaying your desired menu page on page 55
7. EDIT SEARCH buttons A IRIS MODE switch and indicator EZ MODE button and indicator EZ FOCUS button ZEBRA switch MIC LOW CUT switch ATW button and indicator Memory Stick slot MENU switch W BAL switch OUTPUT DCC switch MENU dial POWER switch GAIN switch 1 2 Chapter 1 Overview 5600K button When this button is pressed lit the standard color temperature for shooting is switched to 5600K Use this button for outdoor shooting in daytime or shooting under lighting with higher color temperature When the white balance is adjusted while the Wide Band White Balance is set the button may go on or off automatically EDIT SEARCH buttons for operation with DSR 1 1P When using the DSR 1 1P to record you can see the search playback while pressing either of these buttons at recording pause mode to quickly find the next recording start point Two playback speeds are available and press either of the buttons to the inner position to increase the speed AIRIS auto aperture MODE switch and indicator When you use the auto aperture function by setting the aperture selector on the lens to A set this switch to suit the shooting conditions Selecting BACK L gives more light to back lit subjects and selecting SPOT L adjusts for high contrast in spot lit subjects For normal shooting set this switch to STD EZ easy MODE button and indicator Depress
8. BAL switch to A or B 4 Arrange a white subject paper cloth etc under the same lighting conditions as for shooting and zoom in on it so that as far as possible the whole screen is white The minimum white area requirements for the adjustment are shown in the following figure 74 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 5 Push the WHT BLK switch in the WHT direction and release The white balance adjustment is carried out During the adjustment the legend AWB EXECUTING appears in the viewfinder After a few seconds the adjustment is complete and the legend in the viewfinder changes to AWB OK plus a color temperature as shown in the following figure AWB OK 3200K The adjustment value is automatically saved in memory A or B as selected above If you press the WHT BLK switch toward either side while AWB EXECUTING is being displayed the white balance adjustment in progress is canceled and the camera returns to the previous state To save the white balance adjustment for different lighting conditions repeat steps 2 to 4 above You can save two different values for the white balance in memories A and B When using a camera control unit or remote control unit if the W B BALANCE switch of the control unit is set to PRESET or MANUAL it is not possible to carry out white balance adjustment on the camera To retrieve a white balance value from memory Before beginning shooting set the W
9. DXC D50WSP Features on the DXC D50WS D50WSP Features only on the DXC D50WS DS50WSP is described in this section See Features on the DXC D50 D50P D50WS DS50WSP page 9 for common features on a 4 3 standard screen type digital video camera and 16 9 wide screen type digital video camera Switchable between 16 9 and 4 3 aspect ratios A simple menu operation provides instant switching between the 16 9 and 4 3 aspect ratios In 4 3 mode a screen equivalent to a 4 3 screen is obtained through digital processing of the 16 9 video signals produced by the wide aspect CCD See page 67 Wide aspect ID signals A menu setting is available to add wide aspect ID signals to 16 9 mode video signals See page 67 Selection of the safety zone size in 16 9 mode When the aspect ratio is 16 9 you can change the safety zone size through menu setting see page 61 2 Video signals refer to the following e Video signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector and MONITOR OUT connector e The Y component of Y C separate signals and the Y component of component signals output from the VTR connector Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 na ere WN A Weila Je de4D HAIN Location and Function of Parts Camera Head Before attaching detaching peripheral equipment to from the camera head be sure to turn off the camera Otherwise the camera may not function properly Right side view 5600K button
10. If using a lens not mentioned in the above table Shoot a white subject so that the entire screen is filled with white Try each lens number from 1 to 8 in order and set to the lens number with which other colors appearing on the upper and lower of the screen are most minimized It should be noted that it takes several seconds until the results of a lens change is reflected on the screen If an extender of the lens or a conversion lens is used first turn it off then select the lens number In this case care must be taken that color shading caused by light sources will not be generated More accurate setting is possible using measuring equipment such as a waveform monitor 84 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings You can see the aperture sensitivity trimmer when removing the rubber cap on the front of the lens driving unit Use a small screwdriver to turn the trimmer If you turn it clockwise the sensitivity increases and if you turn it counterclockwise the sensitivity decreases It is recommended that you confirm the aperture sensitivity after replacing the lens For more information refer to the operating instructions for the lens or consult the lens maker Macrophotography Use the macro function when the subject is at a distance of less than about 90 cm 3 feet for the VCL 919BY from the front of the lens It is possible to shoot close ups down to a distance of 10 mm wide angle f 9 mm 2 3 E 4
11. The PAGE EDIT screen is displayed Turn the MENU dial to select the menu page to be deleted then press the MENU dial The operation select screen appears Turn the MENU dial to select DELETE then press the MENU dial The menu page selected in Step 4 is deleted and the screen returns to the PAGE EDIT screen Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 57 SNU N pue SuOHEODUL Usage JOPUME A Y Je deyD WN A snus pue suoedpu UBB1DS JBPUIMSIA Y Jaydey9 Menu Operation Registering a desired item on a USER PAGE To register a desired item on a USER PAGE follow the procedure below 1 Display the TOP MENU For details see Displaying the TOP MENU on page 55 2 Turn the MENU dial to select USER MENU CUSTOMIZE then press the MENU dial 3 Turn the MENU dial to move the arrow to the page number at the top of the screen then press the MENU dial The arrow changes to a question mark 4 Turn the MENU dial to select any of U2 through U11 then press the MENU dial The USER PAGE setting screen appears U2 USER PAGE 1 setting screen lt USER P1 EDIT gt U3 USER PAGE 2 setting screen lt USER P2 EDIT gt U11 USER PAGE 10 setting screen lt USER P10 EDIT gt lt USER P1 EDIT gt U2 TOP gt A IRIS OVERRIDE DTL LEVEL MASTER BLACK PRESET MATRIX SCREEN MODE 5 Turn the MENU dial to select the line for which the menu item is to be registered
12. appears on the viewfinder screen e When recording on the DSR 1 1P you can use the AUDIO LEVEL knob on the front of the camera head to manually adjust the channel 1 audio level To do this you must first set up the DSR 1 1P to enable manual adjustment of the audio recording level For details of this operation see the operating instructions for the DSR 1 IP 1 270 pause recording press the VTR button again Reviewing the recording It is possible to review the last few seconds of the recording on the tape recording review Press the VTR button to pause recording then press the RET button on the lens Depending on how long the button is pressed the tape is automatically rewound over the last two to ten seconds from the paused position and then this part is played back in the viewfinder If the RET button is kept pressing about ten seconds of the recording review is possible The VTR then returns to the paused state This function may not be provided by some VTRs Refer to the instructions for the VTR Chapter 3 Shooting 45 Buljooys 19 deyo HANIA Shooting with the DSR 1 1P The DXC D50 D50P D50WS DS50WSP docks with the DSR 1 1P to configure a DVCAM digital camcorder The following describes how to shoot using a DVCAM digital camcorder Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space Editing While the DSR 1 1P is in recording pause mode press and hold the EDIT SEARCH buttons to activate the searc
13. e Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the terminal of the connecting section e Do not attach any material other than the supplied label to the label space e Attach the label at the prescribed labeling position Make sure the label is attached at the labeling position properly e Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to a Memory Stick e Do not disassemble or modify a Memory Stick e Do not let the Memory Stick get wet e Do not use or keep a Memory Stick in locations that are Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun Under direct sunlight Very humid or subject to corrosive gases e When you carry or store a Memory Stick keep it in its case Access lamp If the access lamp is lit or flashing data are being read from or written to the Memory Stick Do not shake the camera or subject it to shock Do not turn off the power of the camera or remove the Memory Stick This may damage the data e Memory Stick and are the trademarks of Sony Corporation e MagicGate Memory Stick and MAGICGATE are the trademarks of Sony Corporation Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 41 EE A Shooting Chapter Basic Procedure for Shooting RET button Focusing ring St gt d 5600K button ZEBRA switch 15 E LAs m Di NUE mI P POWER switch FILTER control VTR button 1 Attach the VTR or camera ada
14. ei eieiei Four beeps per second X Continuous H N i H Ka Flashing once per second e One beep per second 3 Flashing four times per second NM Continuous For the warnings appearing in the viewfinder when a VTR is connected see the section Viewfinder Normal Indications page 52 Appendix 89 xipueddy Specifications DXC D50 D50P D50WS D50WSP Camera Head Imaging element Pixel resolution Imaging area Three chip interline transfer CCD 980 horizontal x 504 vertical DXC D50 D50P 8 8 x 6 6 mm 7 s inch 4 3 optical system DXC D50WS D50WSP 9 6 x 5 4 mm 3 inch 16 9 optical system Built in filter settings 1 CLEAR 2 Y4aND 3 lie D 4 eaND Bayonet mount EIA standard signal NTSC color system DXC D50 D50WS CCIR standard signal PAL color system DXC D50P DS50WSP Scanning system 525 lines 2 1 interlace DXC D50 D50WS 625 lines 2 1 interlace DXC D50P D50WSP Scanning frequencies Horizontal 15 734 kHz DXC D50 D50WS 15 625 kHz DXC DS50P D50WSP Vertical 59 94 Hz DXC D50 D50WS 50 00 Hz DXC D50P D50WSP Internal sync External sync using signal input VBS or BS to the GEN LOCK IN connector of an optional camera adaptor or input from the GEN LOCK connector of a camera control unit to the CCU VTR CMA connector of an optional camera adaptor Horizontal resolution center DXC D50 DS50P 920 TV lines DXC D50WS DS50WSP 850 TV lines 4 3 mode 800 T
15. gt of the PAINT menu Enabling the EVS function tends to increase the occurrence of aliasing problems moir patterns Therefore normally leave the function disabled This enhances the vertical resolution When you wish to give a lush effect as when shooting a wedding or similar occasion Set PRESET MATRIX to HI SAT on page P8 lt USER MATRIX gt of the PAINT menu This increases the saturation of primary colors Shooting under fluorescent lighting Set PRESET MATRIX toFL on page P8 lt USER MATRIX gt of the PAINT menu This eliminates the blue green cast and rstores natural hues When adjusting for skin detail or tone Example When shooting to hide skin details See Skin Detail Correction or Adjusting Color in the Specified Area below Adjusts the skin detail or tone to a designated active area To make focusing before shooting easier Press the EZ FOCUS button turning the easy focus function on This opens the aperture to make it easier to focus before beginning shooting To begin shooting immediately when there is no time to make adjustments Press the EZ MODE button turning the easy mode function on This provides automatic adjustment to a set of standard values to allow immediate shooting Skin Detail Correction Adjusting Color in the Specified Area You can adjust the skin tone by setting the items on page P7 lt SKIN
16. lowers to or below 11 0 V LOW BATT appears in the viewfinder At this time the BATT indicator in the viewfinder flashes when operating with the DSR 1 1P or PVV 3 3P If you continue using the camera head the BATT indicator lights up When the battery pack is low replace it with a fully charged battery pack Battery pack charging Before using a battery pack charge it as shown in the following table For details of battery charger operation refer to the instructions provided with the battery charger to be used Battery pack NP 1B Battery charger BC 1WD 1WDCE BC 410 410CE BP 90A BC 410 410CE BP M50 BP M100 BP IL75 BP L40A BC M50 M100 M100CE e A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully recharged e Even when fully charged battery packs gradually lose their charge naturally Use the battery packs as soon as possible after recharging e To prolong the life of battery packs store them in a cool place about 20 C 68 F and charge in a place with an ambient temperature between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F e At low temperatures the usable time of battery packs decreases The usable time of battery packs increases if they are warmed to the room temperature about 20 C 68 F before use at low temperatures e Compared to the BP L40A the BP IL75 offers better performance at low temperature The BP IL75 is recommended for use at low temperature e Carrying a spare ba
17. lt VF DISPLAY2 gt of the OPERATION menu are not displayed even when this switch is set to ON Note If CHARACTER is set to OFF on page 10 lt MONITOR OUT gt of the OPERATION menu character data are not superimposed on the MONITOR OUT signal even if this switch is set to ON O Viewfinder connector 20 pin Connect this to the VF connector on page 15 Chapter 1 Overview 21 E III Chapter Fitting and Connections Before attaching detaching peripheral equipment to from the camera head be sure to turn off the camera Otherwise the camera may not function properly Replacing the Lithium Battery The camera head uses a lithium battery CR2032 to Notes retain date and time data e Carefully read the instructions for replacing the When the lithium battery s voltage falls the clock lithium battery Lithium batteries may explode if indication dose not appear Replace the lithium battery misused and set the clock see page 80 e Use only CR2032 type lithium batteries Other types of lithium batteries may come loose when the camcorder is moved If you have difficulty finding CR2032 type lithium batteries contact your Sony dealer Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 23 suojoauuog pue Du z Ja deyo HANIA Replacing the Lithium Battery 1 Open the battery cover on the rear of the camera head Pull the catch of the cover toward you while pushing it downward Rear of the camera head For deta
18. then press the MENU dial The operation select screen appears If you select a line for which no item has been registered the ITEM SELECT screen shown in Step 6 is displayed 58 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 6 Turn the MENU dial to select SELECT then press the MENU dial The ITEM SELECT screen appears lt ITEM SELECT gt 1 RET gt 1 GAINIL N D D Z Ss 4 QUTPUT DCC 5 5600K DIMMER 6 OPERATION RESET A IRIS OVERRIDE 8 WHT C TEMP 9 WHT C TEMP FINE 10 WHT C TEMP R GAIN D Select an item to be registered following the procedure below To select from among items 1 10 Turn the MENU dial to select an item to be registered then press the MENU dial The screen returns to the USER P1 EDIT screen and the selected item is displayed lt USER P1 EDIT gt U2 TOP gt GAINILI DTL_LEVEL MASTER BLACK PRESET MATRIX SCREEN MODE To select items 11 or after 1 Turn the MENU dial to move the arrow to the figure at the top of the screen then press the MENU dial The arrow changes to a question mark 2 Turn the MENU dial until the desired item appears then press the MENU dial The question mark changes to an arrow 3 Turn the MENU dial to select the item to be registered then press the MENU dial The screen returns to the USER P1 EDIT screen and the selected item is displayed Repeat Steps 5 6 and 7 as required 8 When regist
19. BAL switch to the A or B position This automatically sets the camera to the white balance adjustment saved in the corresponding memory If white balance adjustment cannot be completed automatically The warning message AWB NG appears in the viewfinder Make the necessary corrections then carry out the process again Warning messages for white balance adjustment Message AWB NG LOW LIGHT Light level is too low e Increase the illumination level open the aperture or use the GAIN switch to increase the video signal level e Check the setting of the FILTER control e After these checks retry the adjustment Meaning and corrections to be made AWB NG OVER LEVEL The subject is not white or the lighting level is too high e Use a white subject e Lower the illumination level stop down the aperture or use the GAIN switch to decrease the video signal level e Check the setting of the FILTER control e After these checks retry the adjustment AWB NG C TEMP LOW The color temperature is too low Try the following in this order of precedence 1 If the FILTER control is in position 3 or 4 change it to position 1 or 2 then retry the adjustment 2 Check that the subject is completely white then retry the adjustment 3 The color temperature may be outside the range of the camera Fit an appropriate color temperature conversion filter then retry the adjustment AWB NG C TEM
20. E III Features Weila 48 de4D IAAI Dockable with various types of VTRs The DXC D50 D50P D50WS D50WSP docks with the DSR 1 1P DVCAM VTR to configure a digital camcorder It also docks with the PVV 3 3P Betacam SP VTR to configure a Betacam SP camcorder New Functions boost operability EZ easy mode function By simply pressing the EZ MODE button you can start shooting with the Total Level Control TLCS and Auto Tracing White Balance ATW functions activated with standard camera settings EZ easy focus The aperture is automatically adjusted so that the depth of field becomes shallow for easy focusing Optimal exposure is also automatically adjusted Programmable gain The amount of gain relative to the GAIN switch setting H M or L can be programmed as 3 dB 0 dB 3 dB 6 dB 9 dB 12 dB 18 dB 24 dB 30 dB and 36 dB Auto tracing white balance ATW This function automatically traces the white balance which constantly changes as lighting conditions change Auto tracing white balance is especially useful when there is no time to manually adjust the white balance or when shooting moves between indoor and outdoor locations Dual zebra pattern display Two types of zebra patterns zebra 1 and zebra 2 can be displayed simultaneously or independently in the viewfinder The zebra 1 can be set to the levels ranging from 50 to 109 IRE on the DXC D50 D50WS or from 50 to 109 on the DXC D50P DS50WSP and th
21. TCG 12 34 56 00 Clock indication d D Lens f stop indication SKIN DTL indication White balance indication Gain indication a Displayed only when a DSR 1 1P is connected b Displayed only when a PVV 3 3P is connected c Whether or not to display can be selected by menu setting d This is recorded over the picture being shot Tape remaining indication Audio recording level indicators bd Shutter setting indication The significance of each of the indications shown in the figure is as follows VTR warning indication This shows warning indications about operation or status of the connected VTR When connecting the DSR 1 1P or PVV 3 3P Indication Meaning NO TAPE There is no tape loaded REC INHIBIT The tape is in the recording inhibited state LOW BATT The battery is almost exhausted BATT END The battery is exhausted TAPE NEAR END The tape is near the end TAPE END The tape is at the end CHECK REMOTE A device other than a remote control PVV 3 3P only unit e g headphones is connected to the REMOTE connector SERVO The servo lock has been lost 52 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Indication Meaning HUMID There is condensation RF The video heads are clogged or there is some other fault in the recording system SLACK The tape is not woun
22. WHITE SHADING gt V MODULATION 99 to 0 to 99 For vertical shading correction of the white R 0 G 0 B 0 lt SKIN DTL MATRIX gt SKIN DTL OFF ON OFF To turn skin tone detail on off LEVEL 50 O to 50 to 99 To adjust the detail level when skin tone detail is set to ON At 99 the maximum effects are obtained SET EXECUTE To execute the skin set The box cursor appears at the center of the screen Move the cursor to where you wish to execute the skin set by turning the MENU dial then press it to execute the skin set For about 3 seconds after the MENU dial is pressed a zebra pattern will be displayed to indicate the location where the skin tone is activated PHASE 0 O to 359to0 To adjust the color phase when the skin tone detail is activated the color phase is automatically calculated when SET is executed but it can be manually changed WIDTH 30 O to 30 to 90 To adjust the width of color phase when skin tone detail is activated as the value becomes smaller the width of the detail effects decreases SATURATION 89 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the saturation color intensity of the color on which skin tone detail is to function GATE OFF ON OFF To turn on off the function that enables checking of the range where skin tone detail is functioning If GATE is set to ON the areas where skin tone detail is functioning can be checked with the zebra signal displayed on the viewfinder If the MONITOR OUT signal is mon
23. according to the manufacturers instructions ATTENTION Il y a danger d explosion s il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m me type ou d un type quivalent recommand par le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant Vorsicht Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemaBem Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen ahnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers PRECAUCION Peligro de explosion si reemplaza incorrectamente la pila Reemplacela por otra igual u otra de tipo equivalente recomendada por el fabricante Deshagase de las pilas usadas de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante ATTENZIONE C pericolo di esplosione se il blocco batteria viene sostituito in modo sbagliato Sostituire soltanto con lo stesso tipo o uno equivalente consigliato dal produttore Smaltire i blocchi batteria secondo le istruzioni del produttore ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage til leverand ren ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres henhold til fabrikantens instruksj
24. electrical circuits but has not been converted to a magnetic signal Chapter 1 Overview 1 9 E III M M AO L Jadeu7 dii Location and Function of Parts DXF 801 801CE Viewfinder You can switch the scan size of the DXF 801 801CE in accordance with the aspect ratio selected on the camera or camcorder Eyepiece focusing knob Stopper Microphone holding screw Microphone holder Microphone AR LIGHT switch and light lR CP ey ENS A SE NG CO O TAKE TALLY indicator B BATT indicator O REC TALLY indicators O GAIN UP indicator SHUTTER indicator Eye cup PEAKING control D CONTRAST control Tally lamp BRIGHT control lt _ Eyepiece release catch TALLY switch DISPLAY switch Viewfinder connector Eyepiece focusing knob Turn this to adjust the viewfinder focus to match your eyesight See page 81 Stopper Lift up when detaching the viewfinder See page 31 LIGHT switch and light The light lights the lens and the switch controls the light as follows HIGH LOW Turn the light on and control the brightness OFF Turns the lights off 20 Chapter 1 Overview TAKE TALLY indicator orange This indicator functions as a green tally lamp when the CCU is connected with this camera BATT battery indicator red This lights when the battery capacity is low O REC TALLY record
25. is displayed during recording it is superimposed on the image If the charge of the lithium battery inside the camera head is exhausted the clock indication cannot be displayed Replace the lithium battery and set the clock again 54 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Menu Operation To perform menu operations first display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the monitor connected via the MONITOR OUT connector There are six menus USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZE OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE and FILE You can display the USER menu directly from the normal indication display but to select other menus first display the TOP MENU then select the desired menu Note The menus cannot be displayed during EZ MODE EZ FOCUS auto white balance adjustment or auto black balance adjustment Displaying the Menus MENU dial MENU switch amp NCEL STATUS ON_OFF MENU C Displaying the USER menu While the normal indications are displayed press the MENU switch toward the ON CANCEL side The USER menu that had been displayed when the power was turned off the last time is displayed on the viewfinder screen lt USER PAGE 1 gt U1 A IRIS OVERRIDE DTL LEVEL MASTER BLACK PRESET MATRIX ST SCREEN MODE 16 9 J000 Displaying the TOP MENU The TOP MENU can be displayed in either of the following ways e While holding the MENU dial pressed press the MENU sw
26. page 85 O F B flange focal length adjustment ring and F B fixing knob F B adjustment ring To adjust the flange focal length loosen the F B fixing knob then turn the ring See page 82 F B fixing knob Fixes the F B adjustment ring MACRO close up ring For close up turn this ring while holding the M button down See page 85 ZOOM selector This selects the mode of zoom operation SERVO power zoom MANU manual manual zoom Zoom remote control connector 8 pin Connect the optional LO 26 lens remote control unit for remote control of zooming VTR button When operating with a VTR this button starts and stops recording and once more to stop When operating with a CCU D50 D50P Camera Control Unit connected pressing this button connects the return video signal from the camera control unit to the viewfinder Starting and stopping recording is controlled on the VTR When operating with a CCU TX7 TX7P Camera Control Unit connected pressing this button connects the intercom audio signal from the camera to the camera control unit 1 E E video signal electric to electric video signal This is the input video signal which has passed through Shtl shuttle shot button Use this button for the shuttle shot function d RET return video button This allows you to check the video signal as follows When operating with a portable VTR connected via other equipment when the VTR is in recor
27. stored data can be read by another camera Storing a scene file lt SCENE FILE2 gt SCENE FILE gt READ MS gt CAMERA WRITE CAMERA MS F2 TOP FILE ID CAM CODE DxC DSOWS DATE 2003 08 01 1 Display page F2 lt SCENE FILE2 gt of the FILE menu For details see Displaying your desired menu on page 5S 2 Turn the MENU dial to select FILE ID then press the MENU dial 3 Enter a filename within 8 characters then press RET A Turn the MENU dial to select WRITE CAMERA MS then press the MENU dial All files stored in the camera are written to the Memory Stick If any data have already been stored in the Memory Stick those data are replaced with the data from the camera All scene files stored in the Memory Stick are written to the camera If any scene file has already been stored in the camera that is replaced with the data from the Memory Stick Storing the operator file 1 Display page F3 lt OPERATOR FILE gt of the FILE menu For details see Displaying your desired menu on page 55 2 Turn the MENU dial to select FILE ID then press the MENU dial 3 Enter a filename within 8 characters then press RET A Turn the MENU dial to select WRITE CAMERA MS then press the MENU dial All setting data including the customized USER menu in the camera are written to the Memory Stick as the operator file If any data have already been stored in the Memory Stick th
28. this button EZ mode on when you want to be able to shoot immediately with automatic adjustment of the camera settings to standard values When this function is used the aperture and the white balance are adjusted automatically Press this button again to return the camera to the previous settings EZ mode off Note When connecting the CCU D50 D50P TX7 TX7P Camera Control Unit or the RM M7G Remote Control Unit RCP D50 D51 Remote Control Panel the easy mode function is disabled EZ FOCUS button Press this button to turn the easy focus function on This opens the aperture to make it easier to focus before beginning shooting The indication EZ FOCUS appears in the viewfinder while the function is on to turn it off press the EZ FOCUS button again If left on the function automatically turns off after about ten seconds If the easy focus function is still on when you press the VTR button it turns off automatically and recording starts ZEBRA switch Set this switch to the ON position to display a zebra pattern diagonal stripes in the viewfinder Depending on the zebra setting on page 9 of the OPERATION menu page 61 the zebra 1 for video levels between 50 to 109 IRE or 70 to 90 and the zebra 2 for video levels 50 to 109 IRE or more or 100 or more can be displayed independently or simultaneously MIC LOW CUT switch Set this switch to the ON position to insert a high pass filter
29. z enden MNN Fitting a VTR 3 Remove the grip s three screws then pull up the grip to remove it 4 Remove the PVV 3 3P s shoulder strap fitting Shoulder strap fitting 5 Attach the cover using the screw supplied with the CAC H102 then screw in to attach the grip for the Betacam camcorder Grip for the Betacam camcorder 28 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Fitting the Lens In the case of the DXC D50K D50PK model the lens is already fitted In other cases use the following procedure to fit the lens 1 Remove the retaining rubber which prevents the lens mount from coming loose then raise Retaining rubber the lens fixing lever and remove the lens mount cap Lens mount cap 2 With the lens fixing lever turned fully counterclockwise push in the lens aligning the projection on the lens with the cutout on the camera 3 Supporting the lens turn the lens fixing lever fully clockwise Replace the retaining rubber on the lens mount Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 29 EE AA suo joeuuog pue Dun z enden ld Fitting the Lens 4 Using the triangular mark as a guide push the lens connector into the LENS connector on the camera head until it clicks into place Fasten the cable with the clamps LENS connector Triangular Fitting optional filters Loosen the lens hood fixing screw to remove the lens hood then attach the filt
30. 0 D50P D50WS D50WSP Color Video Camera This can be stored with the following system component fitted e CA D50 D50P TX7 TX7P Camera Adaptor or DSR 1 1P PVV 3 3P Videocassette Recorder e DXF 801 801CE Viewfinder e ECM 670 ECM 672 C 74 Microphone e Zoom lens VCL 919BY etc e CAC 12 Microphone Holder LC 421 Carrying Case D VCT U14 Tripod Adaptor Fasten straps Cassettes camera cables etc 34 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Connections Connecting a Portable VTR Using the optional CA D50 D50P Camera Adaptor and a camera cable you can connect a portable VTR Set the VTR selector switch on the camera adaptor according to the VTR connected lf using a VTR from another manufacturer consult your Sony dealer Checks before making connections Check first that the video camera camera adaptor VTR and other devices are all powered off Making connections Using a camera cable connect the CCU VTR CMA connector on the camera adaptor to the camera input connector of the VTR Example Connecting a DVW 250 250P Portable VTR to a CA D50 D50P Camera Adaptor CA D50 D50P Camera Adaptor 26 pin connector DXC D50 D50P D50WS D50WSP CCZ A Camera Cable 26 pin connector iie CAMERA IN DVW 250 250P Portable VTR Camera cable e Select a camera cable to fit the camera connec
31. 0P Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 61 Menu Operation TTT Submenu title Page Setting item Selectable Remarks Initial value values lt MONITOR OUT gt 10 MONITOR OUT ENC ENC Y To select the output signal from the MONITOR OUT connector CHARACTER ON ON OFF To select if character data are to be superimposed on the MONITOR OUT signal or not RM CHARACTER ON OFF To select if character data are to be superimposed OFF on the REMOTE signal or not lt TLCS gt 11 AGC ON ON OFF To set if AGC is to be activated or not when TLCS is activated AGC LIMIT 12 3 6 9 12 15 18 To adjust the limit value for AGC when TLCS is activated AGC CHANGE F 5 6 F 4 F 2 8 To adjust the aperture value at which AGC auto POINT F2 8 F 2 OPEN gain control is to be activated when TLCS is activated AE ON ON OFF To set if AE electronic shutter is to be activated or not when TLCS is activated AE LIMIT 1 250 1 100 1 150 To set the limit value for AE electronic shutter 1 200 1 250 operation when TLCS is activated AE CHANGE F 16 F 11 F 8 To set the aperture limit value at which AE POINT F16 F 5 6 electronic shutter operation is to be activated when TLCS is activated snus pue SUOI ESIPU UBB1DS JBPUIMSIA Y Jaydey9 62 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus PAINT Menu The PAINT menu consists of 10 pages To display th
32. 8 01 08 32 45 HOUR TYPE 12H DATE TYPE gt Y Mn D CLOCK IND BARS D Turn the MENU dial until your desired figure appears then press the MENU dial to register it Repeat Steps 6 and 7 until the date and time are set Timestamping recordings You can timestamp recordings by superimposing the current date and time Before shooting display page M3 lt CLOCK gt of the MAINTENANCE menu and set CLOCK IND to CAM The date and time appear in the viewfinder and are superimposed on the video signal output from the camera To stop superimposing the date and time Set CLOCK IND to OFF Viewfinder Screen Adjustments The following adjustments are provided to improve the visibility of the viewfinder screen Although these adjustment may make the viewfinder image clearer they have no effect on the output video signal from the camera Eyepiece focusing knob BRIGHT control CONTRAST control OUTPUT DCC switch Adjusting the eyepiece focus Depending on the eyesight of the camera operator whether longsighted or shortsighted the optimal position of the viewfinder image varies Adjust the eyepiece focus to get the clearest viewfinder image for your eyesight First focus the image with the lens then adjust the eyepiece focusing knob The adjustment range is from 3 to 0 diopters default when shipped is 0 diopters Using an optional part allows you to modify the adjustm
33. 88 Warning Indications ceecccesseeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeennenee 89 DEEM 90 Related Products 2 4 0 cccssiddinasstieusstiestdes raids eieeseens 91 Chart of Optional Components and Accessories 93 6 Table of Contents Chapter Overview Product Configurations The eight models DXC D50K DXC D50L D50WSL versions and the components as shown in the figure on DXC D50H DXC D50PK DXC D50PL D5O0WSPL next page The operation of the basic camera unit is and DXC D50PH comprise both NTSC and PAL the same in all cases Chapter 1 Overview 7 Product Configurations Weila Je de4D HAAN DXC D50K D50PK DXC D50L D50PL D50WSL D50WSPL VCT U14 Tripod Microphone Adaptor DXC D50H D50PH Test chart for flange focal length adjustment DXC D50 D50P D50WS D50WSP 9 Camera Head a The DXC D50WS DS50WSP camera head has only the L model DXC DS50WSL DSOWSPL configuration DXF 801 801CE Viewfinder d VA u VCL 919BY Zoom Lens Camera adaptor The product kit does not include a camera adaptor to use a camera adaptor you will need to purchase a model CA D50 D50P or CA TX7 TX7P 8 Chapter 1 Overview Features on the DXC D50 D50P D50WS D50WSP The DXC DS50WS SSOWSP is a 16 9 wide screen type 4 3 16 9 switchable digital video camera while the DXC D50 D50P is a 4 3 standard screen type digital video camera Common features on both types are descri
34. AC 12 Microphone Holder Remove the two retaining screws M3 x 8 for the optional microphone holder then use these screws to attach the CAC 12 Microphone Holder You cannot stow the camera attached with a left eye adaptor in the LC 421 Carrying Case For details consult your Sony dealer Fitting an optional microphone Use the following procedure to attach an optional ECM 670 Microphone 1 Loosen the screw of the CAC 12 Microphone Holder then open the holder and replace the microphone adaptor with the one supplied with the ECM 670 Microphone 2 Insert the microphone in the microphone holder close the holder and tighten the screw Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN 48 V connector MIC IN 48 V connector 32 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Fitting optional microphones operable with a 48 V supply other than the ECM 670 Use the same fitting procedure as for the ECM 670 but note the following differences with respect to the microphone adaptor ECM 672 No microphone adaptor required Slender microphones 19 mm s inch diameter Use the microphone adaptor supplied with the CAC 12 Fitting to a Tripod First fit the VCT U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod then mount the camera on the tripod adaptor Side the camera forward along the slot until it clicks firmly into place Removal Hold down the red button and pull the lever i
35. CENE FILE1 gt F1 TOP PAGE 1 2 UNITE OK STORE 2 Turn the MENU dial to select the number i z corresponding to the desired scene file then press 3 3 the MENU dial 5 10 The selected scene file is retrieved and the settings of the camera are replaced with the data from the retrieved file STANDARD SCENE WHITE DATA ON 1 Make the adjustments of the camera so that the values you wish to store as a scene file are obtained 2 Display page F1 lt SCENE FILE1 gt of the FILE menu For details see Displaying your desired menu on page 55 3 Turn the MENU dial to select STORE then press the MENU dial 4 Turn the MENU dial to select FILE NO then press the MENU dial The arrow changes to a question mark 5 Turn the MENU dial to select a scene file number corresponding to the memory cell in which you wish to store the setting data then press the MENU dial 6 Turn the MENU dial to select FILE NAME then press the MENU dial The arrow changes to a question mark T7 Enter a filename within 8 characters 8 Press EXECUTE The setting values of the camera adjusted in Step 1 are stored in the camera as a scene file You can store a scene file without entering a filename only with the file number 70 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Storing to and Retrieving from a Memory Stick A scene file or an operator file stored in the camera can be copied to and stored in the Memory Stick and
36. CG 12 34 56 00 WHITE 3200K A IRIS SPOT L SCENE 01 ABCD1234 DCC ON BATT 113 10 03 08 01 HI 12724 GEM D KIN WA B 10 4 5 F56 Press the MENU switch toward the OFF STATUS side Normal indications USER menu PLAY TAPE NEAR END lt USER PAGE 1 gt Ul TCG 12 34 56 00 WHITE OK A IRIS OVERRIDE 0 DTL_LEVEL A 0 MASTER BLACK 0 SES to SSE i Set the POWER Press switch to ON Si ERL the MENU GAD KIN WA B 10 4 3 5 DP switch toward the ON Turn the MENU dial for CANCEL selection and press it side for registration WEE the P TOP MENU USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu ial pressed press the MENU lt TOP MENU gt i anc SC switch toward the USER 91 lt USER PAGE 1 gt z USER MENU CUSTOMIZE a ON CANCEL side OPERATION 3 USER Pace SZ ee 2 PAGE 5 gt Ts 8 9 Turn the MENU dial for selection OPERATION menu and press it for SAOP breac TOP registration RE H 18dB OUTPUT DCC AUTO KNEE 5600K DIMMER 5 OPERETION MENU RESET PAINT menu lt SHUTTER gt P1 TOP WHITE OK SHUTTER 191 100 CLS FREQUENCY 60 38HZ EUS OFF PAINT MENU RESET MAINTENANCE menu lt RESET gt MI TOP ALL MENU RESET FILE menu lt SCENE FILE1 gt F1 TOP WHITE OK PAGE 1 2 s STORE 2 z e When each menu is selected the previously selected page of the 4 ER menu is displayed S 10 e If the power is turned off while a menu page is displayed the same STANDARD i menu page is displayed when the power is turned on again SE 50 Chapt
37. DTL MATRIX gt of the PAINT menu For details see Structure and setting values of the PAINT menu on page 64 86 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings You can adjust the specified color using scene files Perform the same procedure with the skin detail correction to designate the target area Appendix Important Notes on Operation Fitting the zoom lens It is important to fit the lens correctly as otherwise damage may result Be sure to refer to the section Fitting the Lens See page 29 Do not cover the unit while operating Putting a cloth for example over the unit can cause excessive internal heat build up Operation and storage Avoid storing or operating the unit in the following conditions e In excessive heat or cold operating temperature range 10 C to 45 C 14 F to 113 F Remember that in summer in warm climates the temperature inside a car with the windows closed can easily exceed 50 C 122 F e In damp or dusty locations e Locations where the unit may be exposed to rain e Locations subject to violent vibration e Close to radio or TV transmitters producing strong electromagnetic fields Viewfinder e Do not leave the camera with the eyepiece pointing directly at the sun The eyepiece lens can concentrate the sun s rays and melt the interior of the viewfinder e Do not use the viewfinder close to strong magnetic fields This can cause picture distortion Shi
38. E TE ET 63 MAINTENANCE Menu eee eeeeesecseecnseceeceseeeeeeeneecneees 66 FEILE Menu BE 68 Storing and Retrieving a Scene File eee ee eeeeseeeeeees 70 Storing to and Retrieving from a Memory Stick 71 Continued Table of Contents 5 Table of Contents E SS Sg sl Chapter 5 Adjustments and White Balance Adjustment ccsssssssseseeeeseeesees 73 Setti ngs Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value in MEMORY nrasane aa 73 Using the Preset White Balance Settings 0 0 00 eee 75 Light Sources and Color Temperature 76 Using the ATW Auto Tracing White Balance PUNCHION EE 76 Black Balance Adjustment cccccessseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeees 77 ML EE de E 78 Setting the Clock and Timestamping Recordings 80 Viewfinder Screen Adjustment csssseeeessseereenees 81 Adjusting the L eng aguesestreepergegssgupotgegkese aregerkugeegagouaneg 82 Flange Focal Length Adjustment s es 82 Aperture Admstments 83 Adjusting the Aperture Sensitivity 00 0 ee eeeeeeeeereereees 84 Macrophotography cseccesseceeececeececeeeeeeeeeaeeceeneesteeees 85 Settings for Special Cases cccssseeeeessseeeeeeseeeeeneeeee 86 Skin Detail Correction ee eeeeeeessecseceeceeeeeeneeseecnaecnaeens 86 Adjusting Color in the Specified Area oe eeeeseeneee 86 Appendix Important Notes on Operation cccsssseeeesesseeeneeees 87 Characteristics of CCD Sensors 000 0 ceeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeseeees
39. IN Return video signal gt RETURN VIDEO IN Headset CCU VTR CMA Reference sync signal gt GENLOCK IN CCU CAMERA RM M7G RCP D50 D51 CAMERA REMOTE Camera Remote Remote Control Control Unit Pane CCU D50 D50P Camera Control Unit INTERCOM D VBS ooog OUTPUT LC OUTPUT Headset GENLOCK PROMPTER OUT VIDEO Y D OUT VIDEO VTR SDI OUT chroma keyer a SS SDI gt to AC power supply Y R Y B Y R G B Dan DXC D50 D50P CA D50 D50P D50WS D50WSP See Headset video monitor RETURN bam Re VIDEO IN CCU VTR CMA CCU CAMERA GENLOCK PROMPTER IN VIDEO IN RM M7G RCP D50 D51 Camera Remote Remote Control Control Unit Panel REMOTE OUTPUT sl CCU D50 D50P Camera Control Unit B lt Headset VBS OUTPUTL _ a INTERCOM on the front a Switching of the SDI Y R Y B Y R G B signals can be done gt to AC power supply with the System Setting switch located on the front panel of the CCU and by changing wiring of the SDI unit 36 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Connecting a Number of Cameras Without Using a Camera Control Unit When using two or more synchronized cameras signal The camera will then operate synchronized to without a camera control unit connect an external sync this signal signal to the GEN LOCK IN connector on the camera You can adjust the synchronization
40. P HI The color temperature is too high Try the following in this order of precedence 1 If the FILTER control is in position 1 or 2 change it to position 3 or 4 then retry the adjustment 2 Check that the subject is completely white then retry the adjustment 3 The color temperature may be outside the range of the camera Fit an appropriate color temperature conversion filter then retry the adjustment Message Meaning and corrections to be made AWB NG Check the subject then perform the TIME LIMIT Auto White Balance adjustment again If AWB adjustment cannot be performed on the second try consult your Sony dealer AWB BREAK _ This message is displayed when the AWB adjustment is canceled upon your pressing the WHT BLK switch to either side while the adjustment is being performed WHITE PRESET The W BAL switch is in the PRESET position Move the W BAL switch to the A or B position BARS The camera is outputting a color bar signal Move the OUTPUT DCC switch to one of the CAM positions Using the Preset White Balance Settings The camera provides two preset white balance settings for instant shooting with approximately the correct adjustment There are also particular shooting conditions under which the preset values may give better results than the human eye adjustment 1 Set the W BAL switch to PRE The white balance is automatically adjusted for the
41. R control Select the ND filter appropriate to the lighting conditions See page 44 Lens mount Attach the zoom lens here SHUTTER switch Use this switch to turn the shutter on off or set the shutter speed or CLS clear scan setting see page 78 Usually set this switch to OFF WHT BLK white balance black balance switch This switch is used for automatic adjustment of the white balance and black balance See pages 73 to 77 AUDIO LEVEL knob When the DSR 1 1P is attached you can use this knob to manually adjust the channel 1 audio recording level VTR button Pressing this button starts and stops recording on the VTR Chapter 1 Overview 1 5 RER d i II Location and Function of Parts Left and upper view Weila Je de4D t Ill AD CA N VE eg A A 1 D Fitting for optional microphone holder B Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole Shoulder strap fixture Viewfinder front to back position locking lever D Viewfinder fitting shoe Viewfinder left to right position fixing ring B Viewfinder front to back position locking knob MONITOR OUT connector D VIDEO OUT connector D LENS connector D REMOTE connector VTR and camera adaptor connectors Fitting for optional microphone holder You can fit an optional CAC 12 Microphone Holder here See page 32 Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole Attach optional video lights
42. SONY 3 776 794 11 1 Color Video Camera Operating Instructions ting the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Power HAD str Memory STICK e DXC D50K D50PK DXC D50L D50PL DXC D50WSL D50WSPL DXC D50H D50PH 2003 by Sony Corporation 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 AVERTISSEMENT Afin d viter tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution ne pas exposer cet appareil a la pluie ou a I humidit Afin d carter tout risque d lectrocution garder le coffret ferm Ne confier l entretien de l appareil qu un personnel qualifi Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden darf das Ger t weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden darf das Geh use nicht ge ffnet werden Uberlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the top Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries
43. Stick it will pop out a little Then pull the Memory Stick out Notes on Memory Sticks On Memory Stick Memory Stick is a new compact portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk Memory Stick is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products Because it is removable Memory Stick can also be used for external data storage 40 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Types of Memory Stick There are two types of Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick that are equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology and general Memory Stick You can use either type of Memory Stick with your camera However because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards data recorded with your camera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection On MagicGate MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Before using a Memory Stick Terminal Write protect tab Labeling position e You cannot record or erase data when the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK e We recommend backing up important data e Data may be damaged in the following cases If you remove the Memory Stick or turn the power off when the access lamp is lit or flashing If you use a Memory Stick near static electricity or a magnetic field
44. U dial to move the arrow to your desired item then press the MENU dial The arrow changes to a question mark 2 Turn the MENU dial to select your desired setting item or value then press the MENU dial The question mark changes to an arrow and your setting is registered Repeat Steps 1 and 2 When you finish making settings Press the MENU switch toward the OFF STATUS side to exit the menu To cancel changing a setting While the question mark is displayed in Step 2 press the MENU switch toward the ON CANCEL side The original setting will be restored To return a setting item to the default value Turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to the item whose value you wish to return to its default then hold the MENU dial pressed for three seconds 56 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Using the USER Menu You can select desired pages from among the OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE and FILE menu pages and copy and set them on the USER menu If you register pages frequently used on the USER menu you can easily call those pages and use them In addition USER PAGE 1 through USER PAGE 5 on which you can copy and register individual items from the menus are provided on the USER menu You can place up to ten desired menu items on each of these pages Registering a desired menu page on the USER menu T Display the TOP MENU For details see Displaying the TOP MENU on page 55 2 Tur the MENU dial
45. V lines 16 9 mode Minimum illumination 0 5 lux at f 1 4 36 dB 0 8 lux at f 1 8 36 dB Lens mount Signal standards Synchronization 90 Appendix 2000 lux f 11 0 standard 3200 K Selectable 3 dB 0 dB 3 dB 6 dB 9 dB 12 dB 18 dB 24 dB 30 dB 36 dB Composite signal 1 0 Vp p sync negative 75 ohm unbalanced Y C separate signals Y 1 0 Vp p sync negative unbalanced C burst level 0 286 Vp p DXC D50 D50WS or 0 3 Vp p DXC D50P D50WSP no sync 65 dB typical DXC D50 D50WS 63 dB typical DXC DS50P D50WSP Registration 0 05 for all zones without lens Input output connectors VIDEO OUT connector BNC 75 ohm unbalanced LENS connector 12 pin for 3 inch lens VF connector front 20 pin REMOTE connector 10 pin MONITOR OUT connector BNC 75 ohm unbalanced Sensitivity Gain levels Video output Video S N ratio Power supply 12 V DC Power consumption 14 W Operating temperature 10 C to 45 C 14 F to 113 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Approx 2 2 kg 4 lb 14 oz camera head External dimensions in millimeters inches Mass 242 95 s 258 101 a Le 469 181 2 VCL 919BY Zoom Lens Focal length 9 0 to 171 mm Zoom Manual or power selectable zoom ratio X19 Maximum aperture 1 1 8 Manual or automatic selectable f 1 8 to 16 and C closed Subject area at 0 9 m 3 feet Wi
46. ages items or setting values and press it to register For details on menu operation see Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus page 49 OD POWER switch This powers the camera on and off There are two different ON settings as follows ON STBY This puts the VTR on standby In this state pressing the VTR button on the camera head the lens or a camera adaptor starts recording immediately ON SAVE This puts the VTR in the power saving state with the video head drum stationary In this state it takes a few seconds to start recording after pressing the VTR button DES The VTR state when this switch is in the ON STBY or ON SAVE position may depend on the VTR model GAIN switch This selects one of the three gain settings high medium or low You can choose the gain values assigned to the H M and L settings from values from 3 dB to 36 dB See page 60 The factory default selections are 18 dB H 9 dB M and 0 dB L 14 Chapter 1 Overview Front view MIC IN 48 V connector VF connector FILTER control Lens mount SHUTTER switch WHT BLK switch AUDIO LEVEL knob VTR button MIC microphone IN 48 V connector XLR 3 pin female Connect the supplied microphone or an optional microphone operable with a 48 V supply VF viewfinder connector 20 pin This is the connector for the DXF 801 801CE viewfinder FILTE
47. ained for approximately ten years even when the camera is powered off Once a value is saved you can automatically restore the adjustment by moving the W BAL switch to the A or B position This makes shooting under alternating lighting conditions easy Separate white balance values for each FILTER control setting In the default case as described above the same two A and B white balance values apply to all four settings of the FILTER control It is possible however to change the AWB MEMORY MODE setting on page 4 lt WHITE MEMORY gt of the OPERATION menu see page 60 so that there are eight possibly different values for the A and B positions and for the four FILTER control settings continued Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 73 sumes pue sjuswuisnipy G Jeldeyo DID White Balance Adjustment Area of white within this rectangle should be Center of the screen equivalent to at least 10 of the image area approximately approximately 70 of the 70 of the height of the width of the image image 1 Make the following settings on the camera e POWER switch ON SAVE e OUTPUT DCC switch one of the CAM positions e Lens aperture selector A automatic e ATW button OFF 2 Set the FILTER control according to the lighting conditions See page 44 This step is not required when WIDE BAND AWB is set to ON on page 4 lt WHITE MEMORY gt of the OPERATION menu 3 Set the W
48. and readjustment is not normally necessary after powering the camera off or simply when lighting conditions change 1 Move the POWER switch to the ON SAVE position and check that the OUTPUT DCC switch is in one of the CAM positions 2 Push the WHT BLK switch in the BLK direction and release The lens aperture closes and black balance adjustment is carried out During the adjustment the legend ABB EXECUTING appears in the viewfinder ABB EXECUTING REFERENCE READ G After a dozens of seconds the adjustment is complete and the legend in the viewfinder changes to ABB OK If you press the WHT BLK switch toward either side while ABB EXECUTING is being displayed the black balance adjustment in progress is canceled and the camera returns to the previous state Notes eWhen using a camera control unit or remote control unit if the W B BALANCE switch of the control unit is set to MANUAL it is not possible to carry out black balance adjustment on the camera eThe black balance cannot be adjusted while recording Since the readout mode of the CCD changes during black balance adjustment some disturbance may be generated in the video output signal from the camera If automatic black balance is activated when any peripheral equipment is connected noise may be generated or warning indication may light but this is not a problem If black balance adjustment cannot be completed aut
49. asy mode function on The camera is automatically adjusted to standard settings and the iris and the white balance are adjusted automatically Check the settings in the OPERATION menu page 60 and PAINT menu page 63 Check the lens settings page 83 and flange focal length adjustment page 82 Adjust the eyepiece focus and the contrast and brightness of the viewfinder image page 8 Nn OF A Check the sound system settings e Microphone connections e Settings on the VTR refer to the VTR instructions 1 Depth of field This is the range over which the subject is sharply in focus 44 Chapter 3 Shooting 8 If required switch on the center marker and or safety zone OPERATION menu page 5 and zebra pattern ZEBRA switch in the viewfinder image 9 Adjust the white balance page 73 and black balance page 77 1 Dun the focusing ring so that the subject is sharply in focus It may be convenient to use the EZ FOCUS button for the easy focus function see page 13 1 1 Set up the VTR according to your shooting objectives then start recording If a camera control unit is not connected Press the VTR button on the camera head or on the lens If a camera control unit is connected Press the VTR s record button to begin recording For details of VTR setup and operations see your VIR s operating instructions e During recording the REC TALLY indicator s in the viewfinder light s and REC
50. bed in this section See also Features on the DXC DS50WS D50WSP page 11 for using the DXC D50WS D50WSP Newly developed 7 s inch IT type Power HAD EX CCD The DXC D50 D50P Color Video Camera uses 3 inch IT type Power HAD CCDs For the DXC D50WS D50WSP Power HAD EX CCDs for wide screen are used It outperforms most of the exiting FIT type CCD cameras in smear sensitivity and signal to noise ratio e Smear 140 dB e Sensitivity F11 0 at 3200 K 2000 lux e S N 65 dB NTSC 63 dB PAL Various image processing TruEye processing makes possible the following performance features This digital signal processing has brought reproduction of natural colors to the level achieved by the human eye Adaptive highlight control Enables detailed adjustment of contrast control of each pixel in response to a histogram of luminance signal levels This adjustment is automatically optimized for the desired scene and is effective for shooting a scene with bright and dark areas Knee saturation control Prevents white breakup when shooting a high intensity subject and also prevents color faults in high intensity subject Black gamma control Enables control of luminance signal levels in black areas without changing the hue Variety of detail corrections e Skin detail function this function gives a slightly softer appearance to the subject s face The target skin color can be easily set with the Menu operati
51. camcorder you can replace the camera head s grip slightly depending on the type of VTR with a camcorder grip not supplied The type of Attaching a camcorder grip to the DSR 1 1P The CAC H101 optional is required suo joeuuog pue Dun z enden HAIMA 1 Adjust the viewfinder to the full forward position For details see Adjusting the viewfinder position on page 31 2 Remove the camera head grip s three screws then pull up the grip to remove it 3 Remove the VTR connection plate VTR connection 4 Remove the DSR 1 1P s shoulder strap fitting and the camera head connection plate Camera head connection plate Shoulder strap fitting 26 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 5 Perform the first three steps in Fitting a VTR 6 Screw the connection plate supplied with the grip for the DVCAM camcorder which straddles the connection between the camera head and the DSR 1 1P Also tighten the two screws in the shoulder pad section See page 33 Connection plate Screw the grip for the DVCAM camcorder Attaching a camcorder grip to the PVV 3 3P The CAC H102 optional is required 1 Perform steps 2 to 4 in Fitting a VTR 2 Adjust the viewfinder to the full forward position For details see Adjusting the viewfinder position on page 31 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 27 BEE A suoo uuoo pue Dun
52. ching the VTR or camera adaptor see Fitting a VTR on the next page Battery cover 2 Take out the lithium battery Press down and pull out toward you 3 Reverse step 2 to insert a replacement lithium battery Make sure that the symbol on the battery is facing you 4 Close the battery cover 24 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Fitting a VTR This section explains how to attach the DSR 1 1P to When replacing the camera head grip with a camcorder the camera head The method for attaching a PVV 3 grip see Using the Camcorder Grip page 26 3P is similar T Set the PRO 76 pin DIGITAL connector on the DSR 1 1P LEZ VU eR th The camera connector on the PVV 3 3P is PRO 50 pin For details see the operating instructions for the DSR 1 I1P Camera connector PRO 76 pin DIGITAL 2 Loosen the two screws and slide the shoulder pad as far as it will go toward the front 3 Align the projection on the bottom of the DSR 1 1P with the slot on the camera head Projection 4 Slide the DSR 1 1P and the camera head together in the groove as far as possible Tighten the two screws in the grip connector and the two screws in the shoulder pad section Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 25 DEER A Fitting a VTR Using the Camcorder Grip When using the camera head with a VTR as a camcorder grip and the method for attaching it differ
53. d 68 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Submenu title lt OPERATOR FILE gt Page F3 Setting item Initial value OPERATOR FILE Selectable values Remarks To write or read data for this camera incl settings of customized USER menu to from a Memory Stick READ MS gt CAMERA To copy the data in the Memory Stick to the camera If any scene file data are stored in the camera they are replaced by the data from the Memory Stick WRITE CAMERA MS To write the data in the camera to the Memory Stick If any scene file data are stored in the Memory Stick they are replaced by the data from the camera FILE ID A filename within 8 characters can be set CAM CODE The model name of the camera is automatically displayed DATE 2003 08 01 To display the date when a file is created lt MEMORY STICK gt F4 MEMORY STICK FORMAT To format a Memory Stick All data stored in the Memory Stick will be erased Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 69 SNU WN pue SuOHEODUL UIOS I PUYM JA p Je deyD WN A snus pue SUOIJESIPU UBB1DS JBPUIMSI A Y Jaydey9 Menu Operation jy Storing and Retrieving a Scene Retrieving a scene file File in Display page F1 lt SCENE FILE1 gt of the FILE menu Storing a scene file For details see Displaying your desired menu on page 55 lt S
54. d while holding the MENU dial pressed press the MENU switch toward the ON CANCEL side The TOP MENU is displayed From the TOP MENU you can proceed to each menu for advanced settings for the camera user s menu customization and storing retrieving data to from a Memory Stick lt TOP MENU gt USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZE OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE To reinitialize all settings on the menus to their factory defaults 1 2 Select MAINTENANCE from the TOP MENU Display page M1 For details see Displaying your desired menu page on page 55 Move the cursor to ALL MENU RESET and press the MENU dial The indication changes to RESET OK Press the MENU dial again The indication changes to ALL MENU RESET and reinitialization completes To cancel reinitialization press the MENU switch toward the ON CANCEL side Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 51 SNU WN PUB SuOHEODUL Usage JOPUMElA p Je deyD WN A snu y pue SUOIUEOIDUL UB9JOS JaPUYMAIA Y Ja deyo Viewfinder Normal Indications During normal operation the following items can be indicated in the viewfinder VTR warning indication VTR operation status indication gt Time data indication PLAY Status display area Camera ID indication 5600K indication Filter setting indication TAPE NEAR EN
55. d properly OXIDE TAPE An oxide tape has been loaded The PVV 3 3P only tape is automatically ejected a Even if a VTR is not connected LOW BATT is displayed when the voltage of the power supply to the camera head fall to or below 11 0 V Only when connecting the DSR 1 1P Indication Meaning MP TAPE An incorrect type of cassette has been loaded The cassette is automatically ejected and the indication disappears in about two seconds AUDIO 48kHz At back space editing audio 4 flashes s recording mode has changed from 32 kHz mode 4 channel mode to 48 kHz mode 2 channel mode AUDIO 32kHz 4 flashes s At back space editing audio recording mode has changed from 48 kHz mode 2 channel mode to 32 kHz mode 4 channel mode ERROR 91 13F Failure in loading or saving the cassette memory data When other error indication appears refer to the operating instructions for the DSR 1 1P VTR operation status indication This indicates the VTR s current operation status REC PLAY etc Time data indication Time data from the VTR depending on the DISPLAY switch settings on the VTR are displayed as shown in the following table DISPLAY switch Time data displayed setting COUNTER CNT Tape transport time TC TCG a time code data from the time code generator TCR atime code data from the time code reader U BIT UBG a user bit data from the user bit ge
56. de angle 789 x 592 mm 31 s x 237 s inches Telephoto 43 x 32 mm 13 4 x 15 16 inches Focusing range Infinity to 0 9 m Filter attachment threads 82 mm dia 0 75 mm pitch Sony 7 3 inch bayonet mount Approx 1 45 kg 3 1b 3 oz including lens hood External dimensions w h d 122 x 102 x 223 5 mm 4 s x 4 s x 87 s inches with lens hood without lens grip Aperture Mounting Mass DXF 801 801CE Viewfinder Picture tube 1 5 inch monochrome Indicators REC TALLY x2 TAKE BATT SHUTTER GAIN UP Resolution 600 TV lines Power supply 12 V DC Power consumption 2 1 W Mass Approx 620 g 1 Ib 5 oz Maximum external dimensions w h d 241 x91 x 203 mm 9 2 x 3 s x 8 inches Scan size Switchable between 4 3 and 16 9 1 DXC D50K D50PK 2 DXC D50K D50L D50WSL DS50PK D50PL D50WSPL Supplied accessories VCL 919BY Zoom Lens 1 DXF 801 801CE Viewfinder 1 Microphone 1 Wind screen 1 VCT U14 Tripod Adaptor 1 Lens mount cap 1 Flange focal length adjustment test chart 1 Operating Instructions 1 set Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Related Products There is a range of Sony products available to meet every conceivable video shooting requirement For details consult your Sony sales representative or supplier Camera adaptor products CA D50 D50P TX7 TX7P Camera Adaptor CMA 8A 8ACE AC Adaptor RM M7G Camera Remote Control Unit RCP D50 D51 Remote Co
57. ding pressing this button connects the E E video signal from the VTR to the viewfinder When operating with a DSR 1 1P or PVV 3 3P mounted on the camera head when the VTR is in recording pause mode press this button to review the last few seconds of the recording in the viewfinder recording review When operating with a CCU D50 D50P TX7 TX7P Camera Control Unit connected pressing this button connects the return video signal from the camera control unit to the viewfinder When this button is not pressed the viewfinder displays the video signal captured by the camera Motorized zoom lever Use this to carry out a power zoom Pressing the lever harder increases the zoom speed W end zoom toward wide angle T end zoom toward telephoto IRIS selector This selects the mode of aperture operation A automatic automatic aperture M manual manual aperture Instant automatic aperture adjustment button While using manual aperture control press this button to switch temporarily to the automatic aperture control setting The automatic setting is maintained as long as you hold the button down DIP switch The DIP switch for the shuttle shot function Usually this switch is covered by a rubber cap Aperture gain adjustment trimmer Use this to adjust the aperture gain Usually the trimmer is covered by a rubber cap Shuttle memory position setting knob Use this button for the shuttle shot function internal
58. e lt SHUTTER gt PI TOP PAINT menu first display the TOP MENU turn the SH TIER Sod MENU dial to select PAINT then press the MENU H FREQUENCY 60 38Hz dial For details on how to display the TOP MENU see Displaying the TOP MENU on page 55 PAINT MENU RESET Structure and setting values of the PAINT menu Submenu title Page Setting item Selectable Remarks Initial value values lt SHUTTER gt P1 SHUTTER 1 1002 To adjust the shutter speed CLS FREQUENCY 60 38 Hz To adjust the CLS frequency 50 31 PAL 60 38 NTSC EVS OFF ON OFF To set EVS The vertical resolution is chaged from 400 lines to 450 lines When EVS is turned ON the vertical resolution can be increased but aliasing may be generated when shooting a moving subject PAINT MENU RESET Ss To reset the PAINT menu settings lt BLACK FLARE gt P2 MASTER BLACK 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the master black level FLARE LEVEL 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the flare level R 0 G 0 B 0 ON ON OFF To turn the flare on off lt DETAIL gt P3 LEVEL 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the detail contour correction level H V RATIO 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the ratio of vertical detail to horizontal detail in detail correction contour correction LEVEL DEPEND 0 99 to 0 to 99 To decrease the black level in the detail correction contour correction FREQUENCY 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust thickness of con
59. e display of WHITE setting value SS on the viewfinder 9 ND FILTER ON ON OFF To turn on off the display of FILTER setting value 8 on the viewfinder e 5600K ON ON OFF To turn on off the 5600K indication on the viewfinder ZS SHUTTER ON ON OFF To turn on off the display of SHUTTER setting a value on the viewfinder o SKIN DTL ON ON OFF To turn on off the display of SKIN DTL setting S value on the viewfinder lt VF DISPLAY2 gt 8 AUDIO ON ON OFF To turn on off the display of AUDIO setting S value on the viewfinder sc TAPE REMAIN ON ON OFF To turn on off the tape remaining time display b on the viewfinder a VTR STATUS ON ON OFF To turn on off the VTR status display on the 2 viewfinder 5 VTR ALARM ON ON OFF To set if VTR warning indications are displayed on the viewfinder or not TIME CODE ON ON OFF To set if time code is displayed on the viewfinder or not VF TALLY x1 x1 x2 To select if both the upper and lower tally lamps x2 in the viewfinder are to function or only the upper lamp x1 functions lt ZEBRA gt 9 ZEBRA MODE 1 amp 2 1 2 1 amp 2 To select if one zebra pattern or two zebra patterns are to be displayed ZEBRA1 LEVEL 75 50 to 75 to 109 To adjust the display level of Zebra 1 WIDTH 10 0 to 10 to 30 To adjust the range of video level of Zebra 1 ZEBRA2 LEVEL 100 50 to 100 to 109 To adjust the display level of Zebra 2 a Not available for the DXC D50 D5
60. e of about 3 meters 10 feet and adjust the lighting so that an appropriate video output level is obtained with the aperture at f 1 8 4 Loosen the F B fixing screw 5 Set the ZOOM selector to the MANU position 6 Move the manual zoom control to the telephoto position 82 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 7 Turn the focusing ring so that the test chart is in focus 8 Move the manual zoom control to the wide angle position 9 Turn the F B adjustment ring so that the test chart is in focus Do not move the focusing ring 1 Drepeat steps 6 to 9 until the image stays in focus from telephoto to wide angle 1 1 After adjustment tighten the F B fixing screw Aperture Adjustments Aperture ring Instant automatic aperture button Aperture selector A IRIS MODE switch There are three ways of adjusting the aperture automatically manually and with the instant automatic aperture adjustment function Aperture adjustment Adjustment method Automatic adjustment mode The aperture is adjusted automatically to adapt to changes in the brightness of the subject This is the mode for normal shooting Operation Set the aperture selector to the A position Manual adjustment mode Use this mode in the following cases e For special effects e When filming a person with a very bright sky background e When shooting a subject with extreme contrast The zebra pattern can be used as a g
61. e zebra 2 indicates the levels of 50 IRE or more for the DXC D50 D50WS or the levels of 50 or more for the DXC D50P D50WSP Video monitor output with text The video signal with text superimposed that is shown in the viewfinder can also be output to an external video monitor 1 0 Chapter 1 Overview 1 kHz audio reference signal output A 1 kHz audio reference signal can also be output during color bar output mode Edit Search Function when using DSR 1 1P When using the DXC D50 D50P D50WS DS50WSP with the DSR 1 1P pressing the EDIT SEARCH buttons allow the tape to play back in search mode Set either of two playback speeds Optical ND filters and electronic CC filters Ideal light quantity and color controls are enabled with the optical ND filters and electronic CC filters Color corrections are performed electronically and the optical ND filters easily control the depth of field and the exposure The electronic CC filters can be remotely controlled Clear scan function A computer screen can be shot with a minimum of interference by a horizontal roll and flicker thanks to the clear scan function which enables the shutter speed to accurately match the scan frequency of the computer screen The shutter speed can be varied in the range of 60 38 to 6 000 Hz Other functions Variable electronic shutter Monitor output EVS Enhanced Vertical Definition System Automatic aperture mode Low cut microphone output Designed
62. emarque Dans certain pays il est interdit de jeter les batteries au nickel cadmium avec les ordures m nag res ou dans les poubelles de bureau Questionnez chez RBRC Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation pour les bateries us es Le num ro est 1 800 822 8837 Etats Unis et Canada uniquement Avertissement Ne pas utiliser des batteries au nickel cadmium qui sont endommag es ou qui fuient Par mesure de s curit d chargez bien la batterie avant de la jeter Zei D Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever hem in als KCA For customers in the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment The shielded interface cable recommended in th
63. ent range to 2 to 1 diopters or 0 5 to 3 diopters For details consult your Sony dealer Contrast and brightness adjustment Carry out these adjustments with the color bars displayed 1 Set the OUTPUT DCC switch to the BARS position The color bars appear in the viewfinder Watching the color bars turn the CONTRAST and BRIGHT controls to adjust the contrast and brightness Return the OUTPUT DCC switch to its original position Outline emphasis adjustment Turning the PEAKING control changes the degree of outline emphasis in the viewfinder image to make focusing easier 1 Diopter A unit to indicate the degree of convergence or divergence of a bundle of rays Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 81 BEE j Kate geg III sum s pue sjueuysnipy G Ja deyo AN Adjusting the Lens Flange Focal Length Adjustment It is necessary to adjust the flange focal length the distance from the lens flange to the plane of the image along the optical axis in the following cases e When a lens is fitted for the first time e After changing lenses e When during zoom operations the focus does not match properly from telephoto to wide angle About 3 m 10 feet Flange focal length adjustment test chart 3 1 Set the aperture selector to the M position 2 Turn the aperture ring to f 1 8 fully open 3 Place the supplied flange focal length adjustment test chart at a distanc
64. er Remove lens hood Filter optional e ee as Lens hood fixing screw 30 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using Accessories Using the Viewfinder Removing the Viewfinder Remove any microphone from the viewfinder before beginning 1 Pull the viewfinder connector out of the VF connector on the front of the camera head VF connector 2 Loosen the viewfinder left to right position fixing ring then pulling up the retaining catch slide the viewfinder out Retaining catch Viewfinder left to right position fixing ring To fit the viewfinder Reverse the removal procedure Adjusting the viewfinder position To adjust the viewfinder left to right position loosen the left to right fixing ring and to adjust the front to back position loosen the front to back position locking lever and knob Viewfinger front to back position locking lever and knob Viewfinder left to right position fixing ring j 31 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections pete EE A suo joeuueg pue Dun z Je deyo ld Using Accessories Left eye adaptor By fitting a left eye adaptor you can use the camera with your left eye to the viewfinder Using an Optional Microphone To use a long microphone such as the optional ECM 670 672 fit an optional CAC 12 Microphone Holder to the camera then mount the microphone in this holder Fitting the optional C
65. er VECES 5 G CA TX7 TX7P Camera Adaptor CCU D50 D50P Camera Control Unit DVW 250 250P Jod Digital Betacam Recorder A c DXC D50 D50P CA D50 D50P Camera Adaptor Seel DSR 50 50P D50WS D50WSP p be I CCA 7 cable RM M7G Remote Control Unit CAC H101 Long Grip Kit DSR 1 1P mS N DVCAM Recorder SC 3 RCP D50 D51 d Remote Control Panel VCT U14 Eye WEN CAC H102 Long Grip Kit Tripod Adaptor SEE PVV 3 3P LAN Betacam SP M KE Recorder Tripod LC 421 Carrying Case O LCR 1 Raincover a When the CA TX7 TX7P is connected to the camera use the 76 pin DIGITAL connector of the CA TX7 TX7P Appendix 93 Sony Corporation http www sony net
66. er 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Displaying the normal indications To display the normal indications set the POWER switch to the ON position PLAY TAPE NEAR END TCG 12 34 56 00 03 08 01 SI 12 34 56PM BAND SKIN WA d 100 2 Seti 30 25 5 6 Displaying the Status indications While the normal indications are displayed press the MENU switch toward the OFF STATUS side The current settings are displayed PLAY TAPE NEAR END TCG 12 34 56 00 WHITE 3200K A IRIS SPOT L SCENE 01 ABCD1234 DCC ON BATT 13 10 03 08 01 5600K 12 34 56PM BAND SKIN WA BB 100 42 rr EPP Indication Content WHITE Color temperature during the white balance adjustment A IRIS Aperture adjustment method STD SPOT L BACK L SCENE Number and filename of the selected scene file DCC ON OFF of DCC while DCC is selected in the menu setting or ON OFF of ADAPTIVE while ADAPTIVE is selected in the menu setting BATT Power voltage indication Displaying the USER menu While the normal indications are displayed press the MENU switch toward the ON CANCEL side The USER menu is displayed On the USER menu basic camera settings and selection of scene files can be performed lt USER PAGE 1 gt Ul A IRIS OVERRIDE 0 DTL_LEVEL 0 MASTER BLACK 0 PRESET MATRIX STD SCREEN MODE 16 9 Displaying the TOP MENU While the normal indications are displaye
67. er 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 65 SNU N pue SuOHEODUL Usage JOPUMe A p Je deyD WN A Snuail DUS SUOUEODUL UBE19S JepUIMalA y Je deUD AA Menu Operation 5 MAINTENANCE Menu The MAINTENANCE menu consists of 6 pages To lt RESET gt MI TOP display the MAINTENANCE menu first display the TOP MENU turn the MENU dial to select MAINTENANCE then press the MENU dial ALL MENU RESET For details on how to display the TOP MENU see Displaying the TOP MENU on page 55 Structure and setting values of the MAINTENANCE menu Submenu title Page Setting item Selectable Remarks Initial value values lt RESET gt M1 ALL MENU RESET To reset all user set menu items to the factory preset values The date and time settings are not reset lt GEN LOCK gt M2 GENLOCK GENLOCK settings No value is displayed when genlock is not performed H PHASE COARSE 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the horizontal phase H PHASE FINE 0 99 to 0 to 99 To fine adjust the horizontal phase SC PHASE 0 0 to 99 To adjust the SC phase MAINTENANCE To reset the MAINTENANCE menu settings to the MENU RESET factory preset values The date and time settings are not reset lt CLOCK gt M3 Ex 2003 04 30 08 32 45 To set the date and time HOUR TYPE 12H 12H 24H To select the type of time indication DATE TYPE 1 1to6 To select the type of date indication 1 Y Mn D year month day mon
68. for ease of operation Front to back position adjustable shoulder pad The front to back position of the shoulder pad can be adjusted so that the camera is stable on the shoulder You can replace the shoulder pad with the flexible Dynafit Pad designed for the DSR 390 390P and DSR 570WS S70WSP For use with the Dynafit Pad consult your Sony dealer Slide cover The slide cover can hide the switches and buttons that are seldom used during shooting High performance viewfinder DXF 801 801CE e High resolution 600 TV lines of horizontal resolution e Large diameter eye cup for easier viewing and focusing e PEAKING potentiometer for vertical and horizontal detail control e Two indicators can be used as TALLY indicators e Tough die cast aluminum body e DISPLAY switch that can turn the character display on and off e Light that can light the lens control elements e Switching the aspect ratio automatically between 16 9 wide screen and 4 3 standard screen when used with the DXC D50WS DS50WSP VTR data display When connected to a VTR the DXC D50 D50P DS50WS D50WSP is able to display the following data on the viewfinder screen e Time values counter time code or user bit values e VTR audio levels e Remaining tape time e VTR operation mode e Remaining battery capacity when using an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System 1 ID signals complying with EIAJ CPR 1204 DXC DS50WS or complying with ETS WSS
69. h playback function for as long as you hold down the button You can use the edit search function to find the desired tape location after a recording stop during back space editing or when continuing to record from any other location on the tape 1 Dock the DSR 1 1P to the camera head and turn on the power then insert a cassette into the DSR 1 1P 2 Perform steps 2 to 12 in Basic Procedure for Shooting page 43 3 Press and hold either of the EDIT SEARCH buttons REV or FWD FWD button The tape is moved in reverse or forward search mode for as long as you hold down the REV or FWD button and the image is shown in the viewfinder To change the playback speed Press the REV or FWD button down firmly into the inner position to make the tape move at the faster speed Press the button down lightly to make the tape move at the slower speed 46 Chapter 3 Shooting Do not shut off the camera head s power while using the edit search function The DSR 1 1P may not be able to find the continue point 4 Release the REV or FWD button when you find the tape location where you wish to continue shooting The DSR 1 1P enters recording pause mode 5 Press the VTR button on the camera head or the lens The DSR 1 1P starts recording Shuttle shot function What is the shuttle shot function The shuttle shot function allows you to zoom at maximum speed to a preset position shuttle memory position sim
70. ic light sun etc White flecks If the camera is operated at a high temperature white flecks may appear in the image 88 Appendix Warning Indications If a fault occurs during operation a warning is given by the REC TALLY and BATT indicators in the viewfinder and the tally lamp lighting or flashing and also by warning indications on the viewfinder screen Warning indications When you are using a DSR 1 1P or PVV 3 3P the WARNING indicator on the VTR also lights or flashes and warning indications appear in the display window There is also a warning tone in the earphone Camera VTR Fault VTR action What to do REC BATT Viewfinder WARNING Display Warning tone TALLY indicator screen indicator window indicator indication and tally lamp RF The video The VTR emits Carry out head cleaning during eieiei heads are a warning tone referring to the instruction i e recording clogged or when it detects manual for the VTR If the RK Ur BI only During there is some head clogging problem persists after cleaning recording only ther fault in the heads disconnect the the recording power and consult your Sony system dealer SERVO The servo Recording Disconnect the power and lock has continues but consult your Sony dealer The aV ey been lost the recording SERVO indication may flash 2 A z a It KR may no
71. in the microphone circuit reducing wind noise Normally leave the switch in the OFF position ATW auto tracing white balance button and indicator Press this button turning the indicator on when you want the white balance to be adjusted automatically to follow changes in lighting conditions See page 76 Memory Stick slot Insert a Memory Stick for storage of file data For details see Notes on Memory Sticks on page 40 MENU switch When you press this switch to the ON CANCEL position the USER menu is displayed When you press the switch to the OFF STATUS position the DXC D50 D50P DS50WS DS50WSP s status of current settings is displayed W BAL white balance switch This selects the white balance setting from the preset value the value in memory A or the value in memory B See page 73 Chapter 1 Overview 1 3 BEER III MAIN AQ L 49 deYyD HINA Location and Function of Parts OUTPUT DCC Color bar output dynamic contrast control switch Use this switch to select the DCC function or color bar output Select the CAM ON position in most cases CAM ON This activates the DCC function This prevents color faults when shooting high intensity subjects CAM OFF When the DCC functions are disabled you can manually adjust knee values on page P5 lt KNEE WHITE CLIP gt of the PAINT menu See page 64 BARS This setting displays color bars MENU dial Turn this dial to change menu p
72. ing tally indicators red e This flashes from the time when you press the VTR button on page 15 and on page 19 on the lens or camcorder until recording starts then stays on continuously during recording e When using a camera control unit this lights when the video from the camera is selected e This is also used to indicate a fault See page 89 e The lower indicator can be enabled by menu setting See page 61 GAIN UP indicator orange This lights when the gain is 3 dB or more SHUTTER indicator red This lights when the SHUTTER switch on page 15 is in the ON position PEAKING control This adjusts the outline intensity of the viewfinder image See page 81 CONTRAST control This adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder image See page amp 1 Tally lamp When the TALLY switch is in the ON position this operates in the same way as the REC TALLY indicators BRIGHT brightness control This adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image See page 81 Eyepiece release catch To view the viewfinder screen directly press this catch and hinge up the eyepiece TALLY switch Set this switch to the ON position to use the tally lamp d DISPLAY switch Set this switch to OFF when you want to remove the character data from the viewfinder and the monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connector However items which are set to OFF on page 7 lt VF DISPLAY 1 gt and page 8
73. ion When the SHUTTER switch is set to ON the shutter speed or CLS frequency set on page 1 lt SHUTTER gt of the PAINT menu is displayed here You can select the shutter speed or the CLS frequency with the SHUTTER switch Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 53 SNU W pue SuoHeoIpU UOLIS I PUYM JA Led d HA NT Viewfinder Normal Indications Audio recording level indicators These show the recording levels of audio channels 1 and 2 on the VTR Channel 1 Channel 2 PVV 3 3P 20 dB 0dB L 3 dB DSR 1 1P es 2 dB 0 dB Tape remaining indication This shows the tape remaining in the VTR as follows snua pue sUOHeoIPU UBE19S JepUIMalA y Je deUuD Indication Tape remaining F 30 At least 30 minutes 30 25 25 30 minutes 25 20 20 25 minutes 20 15 15 20 minutes 15 10 10 15 minutes 10 5 5 10 minutes 5 0 2 5 minutes 5 0 flashing 0 2 minutes Lens f stop indication This shows the f stop of the lens Depending on the lens being used this indication may differ slightly from the actual f stop on the lens Clock indication The clock indication is shown in one of the following ways according to the CLOCK IND setting on page M3 of the MAINTENANCE menu CAM Always displayed BARS Displayed whenever color bars are displayed OFF Not displayed If the clock indication
74. is manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For the customers in Europe for DXC D50PK D50PL D50WSPL D50PH 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 e EN55103 1 Electromagnetic Interference Emission e 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 europ ens pour les DXC D50PK D50PL D50WSPL D50PhH Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme a la Directive sur la compatibilit lectromagn tique EMC 89 336 CEE mise par la Commission de la Communaut Europ enne La conformit a cette directive implique la conformit aux normes europ ennes suivantes e EN55103 1 Interf rences lectromagn tiques mission e EN55103 2 Sensibilit lectromagn tique immunit Ce produit est pr vu pour tre utilis dans les environnements lectromagn tiques suivants E1 r sidentiel E2 commercial et industrie l g re E3 urbain ext rieur et E4 environnement EMC contr l ex studio de t l vision F
75. is unit allows you to use their Intelligent Battery System and Ultralight System For details consult your Anton Bauer products supplier or Sony dealer 38 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using Battery Packs Always fully charge a battery pack before using it e Be careful that other metal objects do not come in contact with the metal parts of the battery pack as this could cause a short e Do not leave the battery pack in the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time If the battery pack is recharged after use while still hot it may not be possible to obtain a full charge Battery pack operating times The following table shows approximate continuous operating times when operating the camera and 1 5 type viewfinder at normal temperatures with a camera adaptor and the DSR 1 1P or PVV 3 3P connected Battery pack Continuous operating time NP 1B about 55 minutes BP 90A about 115 minutes BP L40A about 70 minutes BP M50 about 90 minutes BP IL75 about 140 minutes BP M100 about 200 minutes a Requires the dedicated DC L1 Battery Case when the DSR 1 1P is attached b Requires the dedicated DL L90 Battery Case when the DSR 1 1P is attached or the dedicated DC 500 Battery Case when the PVV 3 8P is attached c Requires the dedicated BKW L601 Battery Case when the PVV 3 3P is attached Battery low indications When the voltage of the supply to the camera head
76. itch toward the ON CANCEL side e Select TOP at the right top on the menu lt TOP MENU gt USER USER MENU CUSTOMIZE OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE To make the TOP MENU disappear Turn off the camera or press the MENU switch toward the OFF STATUS side The TOP MENU automatically disappears when the EZ MODE or EZ FOCUS button is pressed Displaying your desired menu 1 Display the TOP MENU For details see Displaying the TOP MENU 2 Turn the MENU dial to move the arrow to your desired menu then press the MENU dial The first page of the selected menu is displayed To make the menu disappear Press the MENU switch toward the OFF STATUS side Displaying your desired menu page 1 Turn the MENU dial to move the arrow to the page number at the top of the screen then press the MENU dial Or press the MENU switch to the ON CANCEL side The arrow changes to a question mark 2 Turn the MENU dial until your desired menu page Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 55 SNU N PUB SuOHEODUL UIS JOPUMelA p Jeideuc WN A Snu N pue SUOIJESIPU UIS JBPUIMSIA v 1 deyo Menu Operation is displayed then press the MENU dial The question mark changes to an arrow and the selected menu page is displayed Setting the Menus Display the menu page on which you wish to make settings then proceed in the following manner 1 Turn the MEN
77. itored the color tone of the area where skin tone deail is functioning changes The GATE signal is not superimposed on the output from the VIDEO OUT connector SKIN MATRIX To change the matrix of the phase area where skin tone detail is functioning SATURATION 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the color saturation color intensity HUE 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the hue 64 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Submenu title Page Setting item Selectable Remarks Initial value values lt USER MATRIX gt P8 SATURATION 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the color saturation color intensity of the whole picture HUE 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the hue of the whole picture R LG ER To adjust the matrix R 0 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the R G R B axes G 0 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the G R G B axes B 0 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the B R B G axes PRESET MATRIX STD STD HI SAT To adjust the preset matrix FL STD Standard color tone HI SAT For more vivid picture The color intensity increases a little FL For shooting under fluorescent light to prevent the skin colors becoming greenish lt LOW KEY P9 LEVEL 0 99 to 0 to 99 To correct the color saturation color intensity SATURATION gt in dark areas lt CROSS COLOR gt P10 SUPPRESSION 0 0 to 99 To reduce coloring caused by cross color when a fine pattern is shot Chapt
78. l output When TONE is set to ON the tone signal is output in color bar mode VF PB SELECT Y Y VBS To select the video output to the viewfinder available when the DSR 1 1P is connected Y Monochrome signal VBS Color signal SCREEN MODE 16 9 16 9 4 3 To select the aspect ratio of the output signal Not available for the DXC D50 D50P WIDE ID ON ON OFF To turn on off wide ID output when SCREEN MODE is set to 16 9 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 67 SNU WN pue SuOHEODUL UIOS I PUYM JA p Je deyD HNN A Menu Operation FILE Menu The FILE menu consists of 4 pages To display the FILE menu first display the TOP MENU turn the MENU dial to select FILE then press the MENU dial For details on how to display the TOP MENU see Displaying the TOP MENU on page 55 lt SCENE FILE1 gt F1 TOP WHITE OK PAGE 1 2 STORE URON OO OH STANDARD SCENE WHITE DATA ON Using the scene files data for specific shooting conditions are stored in memory of this unit and stored data can be retrieved Up to 20 scene files can be registered and scene files can be stored in a Memory Stick A scene file stored in a Memory Stick can be copied to other DXC D50 DS50P DS50WS DS50WSP cameras to easily share the same setup among several cameras For details see Storing and Retrieving a Scene File on page 70 and Storing to and Retrieving from a Memory Stick on page 71
79. may appear on the upper and lower of the screen when shooting a white subject Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 83 Re SS Kee RS III Sbuuge pue sjuewsnipy G 134deyo AN Adjusting the Lens To designate the lens number Set the number on page M5 lt LENS SELECT gt of the MAINTENANCE meu page 66 according to the following table Lens number Typical product 1 2 A12x6 8 3 VCL 918BY VCL 919BY YJ18x9B KRS YJ19x9B KRS J33ax11B IASD 4 A16x9BRM VCL 916BYA A16x9 5BRM VCL 916BY YJ19x9B IRS J33ax15B IASDS PJ55x13 5B A13x6 3BERM BRM A20x8 6BRM 5 JY12x6 5B4 IRS YJ18x98 IRS J21ax7 8B IRSD IASD J22ex7 6B IRSD IASD A13x4 5BERM A22x7 8BERM 6 J9ax5 2B IRS IAS J11ax4 5B IRSD IASD J17ax7 7B IRSD IASD 7 J15ax8B IRS A16x9BERM A17x7 8BERM A19x8 7BERM BRM A20x8BEVM BERD A20x8 6BERM 8 A10x4 8BE A15x8 8E PU55x9B Adjusting the Aperture Sensitivity You usually need not adjust the aperture sensitivity because lenses are equipped with aperture sensitivity adjustment function In auto aperture mode if hunting or response delay happens adjust the aperture sensitivity using the aperture sensitivity trimmer Aperture sensitivity trimmer S or IRIS GAIN is indicated 9 16 More precise settings according to your lenses are possible for lens numbers 9 16 if necessary For details consult your Sony dealer No data setting at shipping
80. n the direction of the arrow After removing the camera if the tripod adaptor pin has not returned to its original position hold down the red button and move the lever in the direction of the arrow to return the pin to its original position It is not possible to mount a camera with the pin left out Adjusting the Position of the Shoulder Pad The position of the shoulder pad can be adjusted in the following manner 1 Loosen the two screws Screws 2 Move the shoulder pad forward or backward for your best fit position 3 Tighten the two screws Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 33 DEES gidd suoljoeuuog pue Dun z 1edeu dl Using Accessories Using the LC 421 Carrying Case Stowing the camera Align the camera with the base of the carrying case Turn the eyepiece downwards Then align the camera with the base of the case and slide the camera in forward Checking that the pin at the rear engages correctly push forward until it locks into place e Turn the eyepiece of the viewfinder downwards slide the viewfinder fully rearward and to the left then secure it in place before stowing e When an optional microphone ECM 670 672 C 74 etc is attached loosen the microphone fixing screws move the microphone to the lowest position and fix before stowing Example of fully stowed carrying case DXC D5
81. nerator When using the DSR 1 1P time data appear during playback fast forward rewind or recording review Status display area One of the following values or messages is displayed to indicate the camera head s current status or its operation status e New values when changing camera head s settings e Messages indicating progress or results of adjustments e The camera head s current settings See Displaying the Status indications on page 51 Camera ID indication The camera ID is displayed while the camera is in Color Bar mode 5600K indication This is displayed when the 5600K button is pressed Filter setting indication This shows the setting of the FILTER control Indication FILTER control setting CLEAR 1 CLEAR 4ND 2 4ND 16ND 3 Och D 64ND 4 eaND SKIN DTL indication This appears when the skin detail function is activated See page 64 White balance indication The following indications appear Indication Meaning EZ Operating in EZ mode The ATW function is selected ATW The ATW function is selected The ATW button was pressed and the indicator is lit W A White balance memory A is selected W B White balance memory B is selected WP Preset white balance is selected WM Manual adjustment is performed remotely Gain indication This shows the gain value Shutter setting indicat
82. ntrol Panel VTR products DSR 1 1P Digital Videocassette Recorder PVV 3 3P Portable Videocassette Recorder DVW 250 250P DSR 50 50P Portable Videocassette Recorder Microphone products ECM 670 672 Electret Condenser Microphone C 74 Condenser Microphone CAC 12 Microphone Holder EC 0 5C2 Microphone Cable EC 0 3C2 Micorphone Cable Appendix 91 Specifications fT Studio equipment CCU D50 D50P Camera Control Unit DXF 51 5 inch Viewfinder monochrome DR 100 Intercom Headset Cables and miscellaneous The suffix number on a cable part number indicates the length in meters e g a CCZ A2 is 2 meters long Approximate equivalents in feet 2 m 6 ft 5 m 16 ft 10 m 33 ft 25 m 82 ft 50 m 164 ft 100 m 328 ft Camera cables with Z type 26 pin connectors CCZ A2 A5 A10 A25 A50 A 100 Camera cables with Z type 26 pin and Q type 14 pin connectors CCZQ A2 A5 A10 A2AM CCZZ 1B 1E Cable Extension Connector Camera cables with Q type 14 pin connectors CCQ 2BRS S5BRS 10BRS CCQ 10AM 25AM 50AM 100AM CCZJ 2 Camera Cable with Z type 26 pin connector and J type 10 pin connector LC 421 Carrying Case LCR 1 Rain Cover LC DS300SFT Soft Case CAC H101 CAC H102 Long Grip Kit xipueddy 92 Appendix Chart of Optional Components and Accessories H EC 0 5C2 Microphone Cable rmy ECM 670 672 and C 74 Microphone CAC 12 Microphone Holder CCU TX7 TX7P Camera Control Unit DXF 51 5 inch Viewfind
83. omatically The warning message ABB NG appears in the viewfinder Make the necessary corrections then carry out the process again Warning messages for black balance adjustment Message Meaning and corrections to be made The lens aperture did not close fully IRIS Check whether the lens cable is NOT CLOSE connected properly and whether there is a fault in the lens If a second attempt to carry out the adjustment fails consult your Sony dealer ABB NG The aperture opened during adjustment OVER FLOW or there is a hardware error Close the aperture and try again If this fails consult your Sony dealer ABB NG TIME LIMIT Close the lens then perform the Auto Black Balance adjustment again If ABB adjustment cannot be performed on the second try consult your Sony dealer ABB BREAK This message is displayed when the ABB adjustment is canceled upon your pressing the WHT BLK switch to either side while the adjustment is being performed BARS The camera is outputting a color bar signal Move the OUTPUT DCC switch to one of the CAM positions Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 77 A i one RS III Sbuuge pue sjuewsnipy G 134deyo AN Shutter Settings This section covers the settings for electronic shutter speed and CLS clear scan function The new value for the shutter speed or clear scan frequency setting remains set until changed even when the camera is powered off
84. on e Black halo correction e Red green vertical detail correction this function performs vertical detail compensation for both red and green signals e Horizontal detail frequency control Low key saturation Enables color correction of dark areas where color reproduction is difficult Cross color suppression The digital 3 line comb filter enables virtual elimination of frequency elements from the Y R Y B Y signals decreasing the cross color and cross luminance to the minimum Recording and managing scene file data The DXC D50 D50P D50WS DSOWSP is equipped with the following functions to facilitate camera head setup Scene file system Using scene files you can store setting data for up to 20 scenes in the camera File operation using a Memory Stick You can store a scene file into a Memory Stick and easily retrieve the stored file to reproduce the same setup conditions A scene file stored in the Memory Stick can be retrieved by other DXC D50 D50P DS50WS DS50WSP cameras or the RCP D50 D51 Remote Control Panel to easily share the same setup among several cameras It is also possible for a PC with a slot for a Memory Stick to read scene data and transfer the data to a camera at a distant location Preset matrix You can quickly make a setup of the camera using matrix files for factory preset standard lighting conditions such as STD STANDARD HI SAT HIGH SATURATION and FL FLUORESCENT Chapter 1 Overview 9
85. oner VARNING Explosionsfare vid felaktigt batteribyte Anv nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anv nt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS Paristo voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyypiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti For the customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES Nickel Cadmium batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your unwanted batteries to your nearest point for collection recycling or proper disposal Note In some areas the disposal of nickel cadmium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited RBRC Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation advises you about spent battery collection by the following phone number Call toll free number 1 800 822 8837 United States and Canada only Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel cadmium batteries For safety reasons be sure to discharge the battery before discarding it Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats Unis et au Canada RECYCLAGE DES BATTERIES AU NICKEL CADMIUM Les batteries au nickel cadmium sont recyclables Vous pouvez contribuer a pr server l environnement en rapportant les batteries us es dans un point de ramassage recyclage ou retraitement R
86. ontrol unit e EZ mode cannot be used if a remote control unit or a remote control panel is connected to the camera head e Before attaching detaching the remote control unit or remote control panel to from the camera head be sure to turn off the camera Otherwise the camera may not function properly VTR and camera adaptor connectors PRO 76 pin DIGITAL and PRO 50 pin Connect a dockable VTR or a camera adaptor A PRO 76 pin DIGITAL connector is for the DSR 1 1P and the CA D50 DS50P and CA TX7 TX7P camera adaptor and a PRO 50 pin connector is for the PVV 3 3P Chapter 1 Overview 17 REG III Location and Function of Parts SCO CO ae VCL 919BY Zoom Lens MAINA L Ja deYyD Il gd Focus ring B Zoom ring Aperture ring M button F B adjustment ring and F B fixing knob H wy e J Shtl button MACRO ring RET button Motorized zoom lever IRIS selector Aperture gain adjustment trimmer Shuttle memory position setting knob 1 8 Chapter 1 Overview Focus ring Turn this ring to focus the lens on the subject Zoom ring For direct manual zoom control set the ZOOM selector to the MANU position and turn this ring Aperture ring For manual aperture control set the IRIS selector to the M position and turn this ring M close up button For close up work turn the MACRO ring while holding this button down See
87. or other accessories here Shoulder strap fixture To use the shoulder strap supplied with the VTR fix one end here and the other end to the VTR Viewfinder front to back position locking lever Release this lever to adjust the front to back position of the viewfinder See page 31 Viewfinder fitting shoe Fix the DXF 801 801CE Viewfinder here 16 Chapter 1 Overview Viewfinder left to right position fixing ring Loosen this ring to adjust the left to right position of the viewfinder See page 31 Viewfinder front to back position locking knob Loosen this knob to adjust the front to back position of the viewfinder See page 31 MONITOR OUT connector BNC Outputs both the camera video and the character information as displayed on the viewfinder screen You can connect an optional LCD color monitor to this connector VIDEO OUT connector BNC This outputs the video signal captured by the camera D LENS connector 12 pin for 7 3 inch lens Connect the lens connector REMOTE connector 10 pin Connect the optional RM M7G Remote Control Unit or the RCP TX7 or RCP D50 D51 Remote Control Panel to this connector Set the CAMERA HEAD SELECT switch on the bottom of RM M7G to 1 When using a remote control unit or a remote control panel note the following points e When operating the camera head from the camera control unit connect the remote control unit or remote control panel to the camera c
88. ose data are replaced with the data from the camera Retrieving a scene file 1 Display page F2 lt SCENE FILE2 gt of the FILE menu For details see Displaying your desired menu on page 5S 2 Turn the MENU dial to select READ MS gt CAMERA then press the MENU dial Retrieving the operator file 1 Display page F3 lt OPERATOR FILE gt of the FILE menu For details see Displaying your desired menu on page 55 2 Turn the MENU dial to select READ MS gt CAMERA then press the MENU dial The operator file stored in the Memory Stick is written to the camera If an operator file has already been stored in the camera that is replaced with the data from the Memory Stick Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 71 SNU WN pue SuOHEODUL Usage I PUYM JA p Jeideuc WN A Chapter Adjustments and Settings White Balance Adjustment Adjusting the white balance ensures that as lighting conditions change white objects remain white in the image and tones remain natural The color of light emitted varies from one light source to another and as the lighting changes the apparent color of an illuminated subject changes It is therefore necessary to adjust the white balance each time the principal lighting source changes Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value in Memory You can save two white balance values in separate memories A and B Unless changed the saved values are ret
89. ply by pressing the lens Shtl button When you release the Shtl button the lens returns to the original position Position before Shuttle memory operation position y Release Shtl button To set the shuttle memory position While pressing the Shtl button rotate the shuttle memory position knob to set the zoom position Rotate the knob to the T side to move in the telephoto direction and rotate to the W side to move in the wide angle direction To zoom to the preset shuttle memory position Press the Shtl button and keep it held down The lens zooms to the preset position and stops When you release the Shtl button the lens returns to the position it was in before the operation The motorized zoom lever does not function while the Shtl button is held down DIP switch settings The DIP switches on the VCL 919BY zoom lens are used to make shuttle shot settings By DIP switch settings the shuttle shot function can be assigned to the VTR button and the RET button Purpose DIP switch setting number position Turn shuttle shot Turn on 1 ON functi ff unction on or o Turn off 1 OFF Assign shuttle shot Turn VTR control 2 OFF function to VTR function on button Turn shuttle shot 2 ON function on Assign shuttle shot Turn return video 3 OFF function to RET display function on button Turn shuttle shot 3 ON function on
90. pping Use the optional LC 421 Carrying Case for optimal shipping If sending the camera by truck ship air or other transportation service first store it in the carrying case then pack the carrying case in the supplied carton or an equivalent Care of the unit Remove dust and dirt from the surfaces of the lenses or optical filters using a blower If the body of the camera is dirty clean it with a soft dry cloth In extreme cases use a cloth steeped in a little neutral detergent then wipe dry Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or thinners as these may cause discoloration or other damage to the finish of the unit In the event of operating problems If you should experience problems with the unit contact your supplier or Sony service representative Connection with peripheral equipment Before attaching detaching peripheral equipment to from the camera head be sure to turn off the camera Otherwise the camera may not function properly Appendix 87 xipueddy Important Notes on Operation Characteristics of CCD Sensors The following effects may appear in the image They are characteristic of cameras using CCDs Charge Coupled Devices and do not indicate a malfunction Vertical smear When shooting a very bright object such as a light the highlight tends to produce vertical tails This effect is much reduced in this camera Vertical tail on the image Monitor screen Bright object electr
91. preset white balance selected on page 3 lt PRESET WHITE gt of the OPERATION menu see page 60 2 Press the 5600K button as required Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 75 sum s pue sjuewsnipy G edeu2 AN White Balance Adjustment Light Sources and Color Temperature Adjustment of the white balance to match the light source is essential to ensure correct color rendering The color of a light source is indicated as a color temperature in kelvins K Itis higher for bluish light and lower for reddish light When the camera is shipped it is adjusted for use with video lights halogen lamps with a color temperature of 3200 K For use with other light sources therefore adjustment is required First use the FILTER control to set the approximate color temperature then carry out white balance adjustment The following table shows typical color temperature values for different light sources Color temperatures of different light sources Light source Color temperature K Natural Artificial Clear sky 10 000 Light cloud 8 000 Cloudy or rainy Blue light 7 000 skies 6 000 Fluorescent light 5 000 daylight white Direct sunlight Mercury lighting noon Fluorescent light White light white One hour after sunrise or before sunset Fluorescent light 4 000 warm white 3 500 Studio lighting 3 200 Halogen lamps Yellow light 3 000 and video lights 2 500 Thirty minutes Incandescent after sunrise or lighting befo
92. ptor to the camera head then turn each device s power on 2 Set the FILTER control and the 5600K button appropriately for the lighting conditions continued Chapter 3 Shooting 43 Dunooug Jedeuz ld Basic Procedure for Shooting FILTER control settings Filter setting Lighting conditions 1 CLEAR Indoor shooting 2 4 ND Outdoor in cloudy or rainy day Indoor shooting and you wish to reduce the depth of field 3 Die ND Outdoor shooting in daytime 4 eaND Outdoor shooting and you wish to reduce the depth of field or especially bright outdoor ambient light From the viewpoint of the characteristics of lenses shooting with the aperture set in the range of f 4 to f 8 is generally recommended for good quality pictures Set the FILTER control to bring the aperture setting into that range However this may not apply when special composition is desired Setting of the 5600K button 5600K button OFF not lit Example of lighting conditions Indoor shooting under lighting with lower color temperature such as a halogen or tungsten lamp Outdoor shooting in daytime or indoor shooting under lighting with higher color temperature ON lit 3 Check the switch settings on the camera head See pages 12 to 17 If there is not sufficient time to check the camera settings you can use easy mode by pressing the EZ MODE button to turn the e
93. r Kunden in Europa f r DXC D50PK D50PL D50WSPL D50PH Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE Kennzeichnung und erf llt die EMV Richtlinie 89 336 EWG der EG Kommission Angewandter Normen e EN55103 1 Elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit St6raussendung e EN55103 2 Elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit Storfestigkeit fur die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen E1 Wohnbereich E2 kommerzieller und in beschranktem Ma e industrieller Bereich E3 Stadtbereich im Freien und E4 kontrollierter EMV Bereich z B Fernsehstudio 3 A Els deed Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Table of Contents Product Configurations ccccessseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeees 7 LTE 9 Features on the DXC D50 D50P D50WS DS0WSP 9 Features on the DXC DS50WS DSOWSP eseeseereeeee 11 Location and Function of Parts cccssssssssssseeeeeeeee 12 Camera Head 2 5 ua ge 12 VCL 919BY Zoom Lens 2000 eee eesecsee esse ceeceeeeeeeeeneeensees 18 DXF 801 801CE Viewfinder 20 0 eeceeeeeecceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 20 Replacing the Lithium Battery eeeeesssseeeeeeeees 23 Fitting a VTR TE 25 Using the Camcorder Grip esssssssssssssesssressressrssersssesseesees 26 Fitting the E 29 Using Accessories ssssssssesnennnnnnnrennnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnn nnna 31 Using the Viewfinder 0 0 0 eescessceceecceeseceeseeceeeeceeneeeeeeees 31 Using an Optional Microphone ss
94. ration of all your desired items on the page is completed turn the MENU dial to move the arrow to TOP at the top of the screen then press the MENU dial The screen returns to the TOP MENU screen You must register the USER PAGE you have set to one of USER PAGE 1 through USER PAGE 10 Then you can retrieve and use the registered USER PAGE from the USER menu For details on how to register a USER PAGE see Registering a desired menu page on the USER menu page 56 To change the order of the items You can change the order for the items with the same method as that for the menu pages To delete an item You can delete an item with the same method as that for the menu pages Resetting the settings on all USER PAGEs to the factory preset values T Display the TOP MENU For details see Displaying the TOP MENU page 55 2 Turn the MENU dial to select USER MENU CUSTOMIZE then press the MENU dial 3 Display page U12 For details see Displaying your desired menu page on page 55 A Turn the MENU dial to select CUSTOMIZE MENU RESET then press the MENU dial The prompt RESET OK is displayed 5 Press the MENU dial The indication USER MENU RESET is displayed and the settings on all USER PAGEs are reset to the factory preset values Displaying the USER menu The USER menu that has been registered as described above can be displayed and operated in the same manner as with other menus
95. re sunset Sodium street lighting Sunrise or Candlelight Red light 2 000 sunset 76 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Using the ATW Auto Tracing White Balance Function The ATW function continuously adjusts the white balance automatically to adapt to changes in lighting conditions Depending on the shooting conditions automatic adjustment may not necessarily give optimum results For the best possible results use the W BAL switch To use the ATW function Press the ATW button turning the indicator on This activates the ATW function and the ATW indication appears in the viewfinder To disable the ATW function press the ATW button again turning the indicator off If the ATW function does not operate correctly A warning massage appears in the viewfinder as shown in the table below Meaning and corrections to be made If the 5600K button is turned on lit press the button to turn it off Then retry the ATW operation If the 5600K button is turned off not lit press the button to turn it on lit Then retry the ATW operation Message C TEMP LOW C TEMP HIGH Black Balance Adjustment Correct adjustment of the black balance is important for optimum operation of a video camera It is necessary when using the camera for the first time or after a significant period out of use and also when there has been a sudden change in temperature The adjustment value is saved in memory
96. reen Indications and Menus Submenu title Page Setting item Selectable Remarks Initial value values lt VF MARKER gt 5 SAFETY ZONE ON ON OFF To turn the safety zone display on off 90 80 90 To select the size of the safety zone NORMAL NORMAL To select if the safety zone is to change in ASPECT accordance with the aspect ratio ASPECT IND OFF LINE MASK To select the aspect indication by line LINE LINE amp MASK or masking off a portion MASK OFF 15 9 14 9 13 9 To select the aspect ratio for aspect indication 4 3 available only when ASPECT IND is set to LINE CENTER MARKER ON OFF To turn the center marker on off OFF VF SCAN AUTO AUTO 16 9 4 3 To select if the aspect ratio of the camera is to apply to the viewfinder lt BOX CURSOR gt 6 CURSOR OFF ON OFF To turn the box cursor display on off H POSITION 50 0 to 50 to 99 To adjust the horizontal position of the box cursor V POSITION 50 0 to 50 to 99 To adjust the vertical position of the box cursor H WIDTH 50 0 to 50 to 99 To adjust the horizontal width of the box cursor V WIDTH 50 0 to 50 to 99 To adjust the vertical width of the box cursor lt VF DISPLAY1 gt 7 IRIS ON ON OFF To turn on off the display of IRIS setting value on the viewfinder GAIN ON ON OFF To turn on off the display of GAIN setting value E on the viewfinder WHITE ON ON OFF To turn on off th
97. sition The SHUTTER indicator in the viewfinder comes on and it is now possible to change the shutter speed or clear scan frequency setting 2 Press the SHUTTER switch toward the SEL side from the ON position The current shutter setting is displayed for about 3 seconds at the shutter setting indication in the viewfinder Example SHUTTER 1 250 CLS 60 38Hz 3 Before the current setting indication disappears in Step 2 press the SHUTTER switch toward the SEL side again Repeat this step until the desired mode or shutter speed is displayed The indication changes in the following order 1 100 1 125 gt 1 250 1 500 1 2000 gt CLS Value when shipped 1 1000 When using the CLS function Watching the monitor screen adjust the frequency to give minimum interference If there is a black band in the monitor image reduce the frequency and if there is a white band increase the frequency For details on CLS setting see page PI lt SHUTTER gt of the PAINT menu To exit the menut to return to the normal indications Press the MENU switch to the OFF STATUS side The new setting of the shutter speed or CLS frequency appears in the normal screen display When shooting is finished Set the SHUTTER switch to the OFF position The SHUTTER indicator in the viewfinder goes off Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 79 BCE SS Kee RG III sumes pue sjuswisnipy G Jelde
98. sssessssseeeesssesssessssssesesess 32 Fitting to a Tripod 200 eee eesceeseceeeceeseeeeseecesaeceeaeeceeneeneees 33 Adjusting the Position of the Shoulder Pad ee 33 Using the LC 421 Carrying Case 0 ceeeescceeseeceereeeeeeees 34 Connections ns eege 35 Connecting a Portable VTR A 35 Connecting a Number of Cameras Using a Camera Control Unit ae an Seed ee ege 35 Connecting a Number of Cameras Without Using a Camera Control Unit 00 eee cesceseeeeeeereeeseeceeeeseeess 37 Rue 38 Using Battery Packs 20 0 ceecceesceeseceeeeeeseeeeneeceaeeceeneeeeeeees 38 Camera Adaptor Power Supply cccesccesseceeseeceeeceeeeees 39 Memory E E A0 Using a Memory Stick A 40 Notes on Memory Sticks 0 ecceesccescceeseeceseceeeeceeeeeesees 40 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Basic Procedure for Shooting ccsseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 43 Shooting with the DSR 1 1P sssseeeessseeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 46 Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space s 46 Shuttle shot fUNCtION eee ienien esit partene ienien 47 Viewfinder Screen Indications cccessseeeesteesseeees 49 Changing the Viewfinder Display AA 49 Viewfinder Normal Indications ccccsseseeeeesseeeeeees 52 Menu Operation E 55 Displaying the Meng 55 Setting the Menus 103 sexcdorsteveesesvadeonssegertsegegessnovevetseaveneaad 56 Using the USER Men 56 OPERATION Menu A 60 PAIN
99. t be momentarily when the tape satisfactory transport starts but this does not indicate a problem HUMID ei eieiei There is Recording Stop the tape transport Wait During condensation continues but until the HUMID indication recording if the tape does not appear when you sticks to the power the unit on SES a ADODO drum Or During recording i playback stops rewind or fast Playback forward rewind or fast forward stops SLACK The tape is The operation Press the EJECT button to not wound stops Refer eject the cassette Close the properly to the service cassette compartment and EE KA manual or check that the top panel has 0 LY YIN maintenance descended before powering manual off Then consult your Sony dealer Do not attempt to insert any cassette E TAPE The tape is Operation Change the cassette if i AS During near the end continues necessary KAS During recording emm recording only gt only S oO TAPE The tape is at Recording Change the cassette 2 ey yy flashing the end playback and x WI 1 LLY fast forward all stop BATT BATT wy The battery is Operation Change the battery when e 11 0V a flashing During almost continues possible Pas bei JI recording exhausted AY Le BATT yw BATT The battery is Operation Change the battery WD SE une x flashing SN oxhausted continues v1
100. t the GAIN H value 18 24 30 36 OUTPUT DCC AUTO KNEE To set DCC operation mode AUTO KNEE ADAPTIVE 5600K DIMMER 5 Oto5to9 To adjust the brightness for the LED of the 5600K button when it is lit to indicate the button s activation OPERATION MENU To reset the OPERATION menu settings to RESET factory preset values lt AUTO IRIS gt 2 AUTO IRIS 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the reference value for auto aperture OVERRIDE 0 lt PRESET WHITE gt 3 COLOR TEMP 1520K to 3200K To adjust the preset color temperature value 3200K to 65535K when the W BAL switch is set to PRE for white balance FINE O 99 to 0 to 99 To fine tune the preset color temperature value for white balance R GAIN 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the R red gain of the preset color temperature value for white balance B GAIN 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the B blue gain of the preset color temperature value for white balance lt WHITE MEMORYs gt 4 AWB MEMORY 2 2x4FL To select if the two A and B white balance values MODE 2 are to apply to all four settings of the FILTER control or not 2 Not apply to the FILTER control 2x4FL Apply to the FILTER control WIDE BAND AWB ON OFF To select if the 5600K button is to be automatically ON activated when the color temperature changes greatly SHOCKLESS WHITE OFF 1 2 3 4 5 To adjust the transient time of switching white 3 balance this setting does not apply to on off of the 5600K button 60 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Sc
101. th in numerics 2 Mn D month day month in numerics 3 D M Y day month year 4 D M day month 5 M D Y month day year 6 M D month day CLOCK IND OFF OFF CAM BARS To select the clock indication to be output from the VIDEO OUT connector OFF No clock indication CAM To display clock indication during video output and color bar output BARS To display the clock indication only during color bar output lt CAMERA ID gt M4 CAMERA ID Up to 8 characters are output during color bar output On the character input screen press RET to register an entered camera ID CAMERA ID IND OFF ON OFF To turn on off the camera ID indication in color bar mode lt LENS SELECT gt M5 LENS 3 1 to 16 Select the lens number according to the lens to be used If your lens is not among the choices shoot a white subject and select the lens number for which no color appears at the upper and lower portions of the screen For details see Designating the lens on page 83 To display the typical products of the selected lens file 66 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Submenu title lt OTHERS gt Page M6 Setting item Selectable Remarks Initial value values COLOR BARS SMPTE To select the type of the color bars MODE SMPTE NTSC SPLIT for PAL FULL 75 PAL FULL 75 FULL 100 TONE ON ON OFF To turn on off 1 kHz tone signa
102. to select USER MENU CUSTOMIZE then press the MENU dial 3 Display page U1 lt PAGE EDIT gt For details see Displaying your desired menu page on page 55 lt PAGE EDIT gt U1 TOP WHITE OK PAGE 1 1 gt 1 lt USER PAGE 1 gt 2 lt USER PAGE 2 gt 3 lt USER PAGE 3 gt 4 lt USER PAGE 4 gt 4 Turn the MENU dial to select the number for which the menu page is to be registered then press the MENU dial The operation select screen appears gt SELECT MOVE DELETE RET If you select a menu page on which no user page has been registered the PAGE SELECT screen shown in Step 5 is displayed Turn the MENU dial to select SELECT then press the MENU dial The PAGE SELECT screen appears lt PAGE SELECT gt 1 RET gt 1 lt SWITCH gt 2 lt AUTO IRIS gt 3 lt PRESET WHITE gt 4 lt WHITE MEMORY gt D lt UF MARKER gt 6 lt BOxX_CURSOR gt ZOE DISPLAY1 gt 8 lt UF DISPLAY2 gt H _ lt ZEBRA gt 10 lt MONITOR OUT Select a menu page to be registered and register that page following the procedure below To select from among menu pages 1 10 Turn the MENU dial to select a menu page to be registered then press the MENU dial The selected menu page is registered on the USER menu and the screen returns to the TOP MENU screen To select menu page 11 or after 1 Turn the MENU dial to move the arrow to the figure at the top of the screen then press the MENU dial
103. tor on the VTR you are using e The maximum camera cable extent is 10 m 33 ft For details consult your Sony dealer Video monitor If using an S VHS VTR using a video monitor with an S video input connector and connecting it to the S video connector of the VTR will allow you to monitor a clear picture with no flecking e The output video signal from the VIDEO OUT connector of this unit is a composite video signal Connect the VIDEO OUT connector of this unit to a composite video signal input connector of the monitor Connecting a Number of Cameras Using a Camera Control Unit When using a number of cameras in the studio it may be necessary to use a CCU D50 DS50P TX7 TX7P Camera Control Unit to provide video and color sync between cameras and special effects and other devices to allow switching wipes and so forth In the studio it may also be convenient to use a DXF 51 Viewfinder The figure below shows an example studio configuration For details consult your Sony dealer Notes e When using the CCU TX7 TX7P Camera Control Unit use the PRO 76 PIN DIGITAL connector of the CA TX7 TX7P Camera Adaptor e Before connection be sure to turn off the camera and its peripheral equipment Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 35 DEEG AA suo oeuuog pue Dun z enden ld ConnectionsCCU D50 D50P DXC D50 D50P D50WS D50WSP DXF 51 Prompter video signal gt CA D50 D50P PROMPTER VIDEO
104. tour lines for the detail correction contour correction CRISP 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the level at which noise signals are to be removed in the detail correction contour correction lt GAMMA BLACK P4 GAMMA LEVEL 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the gamma curve GAMMA gt R 0 B 0 M 0 BLACK GAMMA LEVEL 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the gamma curve near the black R 0 B 0 M 0 a NTSC 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 CLS When the camera is used with the RCP D50 D51 PAL 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 CLS NTSC 60 38 Hz to 6000 Hz b When the camera is used alone PAL 50 31 Hz to 6000 Hz NTSC 60 38 Hz to 6000 Hz PAL 50 00 Hz to 6000 Hz When the camera is used with the RCP TX7 NTSC 60 38 Hz to 200 3 Hz The display on the panel of the RCP TX7 is 60 4 PAL 50 31 Hz to 201 4 Hz Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 63 snua pue suoneapuj U22199 JapUuyMealA p sa deuD I Snua PUB SUOUEOIDUL UIOS I PUYM JA Y Jade WA Menu Operation ny Submenu title Page Setting item Selectable Remarks Initial value values lt KNEE WHITE CLIP gt KNEE POINT 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the knee point not available when DCC is activated KNEE SLOPE 0 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the knee slope not available when DCC is activated WHITE CLIP O 99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the white clip level lt
105. ttery pack is recommended The BP L40A and BP IL75 are free from memory effect There is no need to discharge it fully before recharging Camera Adaptor Power Supply The camera adaptor automatically operates on power supplied to the CCU VTR CMA connector from the portable VTR CCU D50 D50P Camera Control Unit CMA 8A 8ACE AC Adaptor or other connected device Note Before use check that the device connected to the CCU VTR CMA connector is able to provide the power required by the camera If it is not able to provide the necessary power or when it is necessary to prolong the operating time use the camera with a separate power supply Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 39 ete EE AA suo joeuuog pue Dun z enden ld Memory Stick Using a Memory Stick When an optional Memory Stick is inserted into the camera file data can be stored in the Memory Stick which enables you to share data among several cameras Inserting a Memory Stick Insert a Memory Stick with the labeled side up into the Memory Stick slot with the connecting section facing the slot until it clicks and the access lamp lights in red Access lamp Labeled side e Never insert remove a Memory Stick while the red access lamp is lit or flashing e If MEMORY STICK ERROR appears on the viewfinder screen wait until it disappears before removing the Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick If you push on the inserted Memory
106. uideline for aperture adjustment Set the aperture selector to the M position and turn the aperture ring as required Instant automatic adjustment function While in manual adjustment mode this function makes a temporary automatic adjustment With the aperture selector in the M position hold down the instant automatic aperture button for as long as necessary To make the image brighter when shooting against the light In the automatic aperture adjustment mode set the A IRIS MODE switch to BACK L turning the indicator on To make the image clearer when shooting a subject lit by a spotlight In the automatic aperture adjustment mode set the A IRIS MODE switch to SPOT L turning the indicator on Using the zebra pattern in manual adjustment mode To use the zebra pattern as a guideline for aperture adjustment in manual adjustment mode set the ZEBRA switch to the ON position Select the zebra pattern to be displayed on page 9 lt ZEBRA gt of the OPERATION menu see page 61 e When the subject is a person Adjust the aperture manually so that the zebra pattern appears on the highlights of the subject s face e For other subjects Adjust the aperture manually so that the zebra pattern appears on the most important parts of the subject Designating the lens You have to designate the lens number according to the types of your lens If the number is not designated properly other colors
107. using the adaptor CA D50 DS50P etc supplying a VBS or BS MAINTENANCE menus See page 66 Example 1 Camera 2 synchronized to the signal from camera 1 BNC cable Camera 1 Camera 2 DXC D50 D50P D50WS D50WSP Portable VTR CA D50 D50P CA D50 D50P VIDEO OUT To camera connector To video input connector CCZ A Camera Cable BNC cable Example 2 Cameras 1 and 2 synchronized to the signal from a special effects unit or similar Camera 1 DXC D50 D50P CA D50 D50P D50WS D50WSP Video input connector BNC cable VIDEO OUT Sync signal output BNC cable GEN LOCK IN connector Special effects Camera 2 unit or similar CA D50 D50P DXC D50 D50P D50WS D50WSP Video input connector BNC cable VIDEO OUT BNC cable Sync signal output connector GEN LOCK IN DXC D50 D50P D50WS D50WSP Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 37 EE ul Uu suo joeuuog pue Dun z enden ld Power Supply This unit operates on either a battery pack or an AC supply using the optional CMA 8A 8ACE AC Adaptor For details of the power supplies which can be used refer to the documentation supplied with the VTR connected to this unit or the camera adaptor Using an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System and Ultralight System Fitting the special battery mount made by Anton Bauer Corporation to th
108. yo NAAT Setting the Clock and Timestamping Recordings Use the page M3 lt CLOCK gt of the MAINTENANCE menu to set the camera head s internal clock and record the date and time elt the following date time setting procedure for the internal clock does not cause the date time information to be displayed in the MAINTENANCE menu it may be due to a worn out lithium battery in the camera head See page 23 and replace the lithium battery e After replacing the lithium batteries set the internal clock again If you don t the date time will not be displayed How to set the clock 1 Display the page M3 lt CLOCK gt of the MAINTENANCE menu For details see Displaying your desired menu page on page 55 lt CLOCK gt M3 TOP 2003 08 01 08 32 45 HOUR TYPE 312H DATE TYPE Y Mn D CLOCK IND BARS N Turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to HOUR TYPE then press the MENU dial to select it Turn the MENU dial to select either of 12H or 24H then press the MENU dial to register it Turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to DATE TYPE then press the MENU dial to select it a A A Q Turn the MENU dial to select the indication method of year month and day then press the MENU dial to register it 6 Turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to the figure you wish to change in the date and time indication then press the MENU dial 80 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings lt CLOCK gt M3 TOP EN 2003 0

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