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1. Filter selection switch Head microphone Marker button Contrast button Operate switch Gain selection switch a N 2 Side panel display Audio level 1 Audio level 2 Navigation control Monitoring Side panel speaker buttons p Warning volume OClear 7 OND 1 4 ND 1 16 Warning i Monitor volume i Monitor Marker Standard recall fser1 User2 button Std Contrast Recall Assignable buttons White balance selection switch Color bar switch DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 1 Introduction Control name Backlight Display button Paragraph reference Lights and indicators on page 47 Camera Status display Side panel home screen on page 44 Monitoring speaker Monitoring on page 48 Side panel display Side panel home screen on page 44 Audio level 1 rotary switch Recording audio on page 82 Audio level 2 rotary switch Recording audio on page 82 Navigation control Side panel display on page 52 Side panel buttons Side panel display on page 52 Filter selection switch Working with optical filters on page 68 Warning volume control future use Monitor volume control Monitoring on page 48 Standard recall button Standard video settings on p
2. 3 72 Day or night style Title bar Media inf ti Warning information Eon Power information Timecode or Large audio user bits bars 1080i59 JPEG 2000 100 Mbit video mode Compression information information DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 45 Chapter 3 General set up 3 8 Camera status display The status display on the front left shoulder of the camcorder provides basic information about the camcorder status timecode video standard compression and audio active media When a battery is attached it gives active information about the health of the battery 1 Push the display button to switch on the status display backlight The blue light on the control panel below also lights 2 Observe the display 3 Push and hold the display button for two seconds to scroll through the status information The blue lights switch off automatically after a few seconds of non activation Location Available display screens 00 20 48 06FRUN 5 x GesmnE 55 105050 JPEK TOMBAS 1 Timecode screen 2 Timecode User bits screen Backlight control panel light display button 3 Real time screen 4 Power status screen 5 Software version screen The blue backlight of the display flashes when the camera is shutting down or when battery level is low When the camcorder is switched off the display is still active as long as a ba
3. only available when the optional DMC1120 MPEG2 board is installed 7 1 1 Recording from external inputs To record from an external video signal make sure the video standard and type SDI or CVBS match the provided signal The external video signal is displayed both in the viewfinder and on the side panel display Port Video source Video standards Digital Input SDI 720p50 720p59 94 1080i50 or 1080i59 94 Analog Input CVBS 576i50 or 480i59 94 IS Note When the camcorder settings do not match the external signal a message is shown Incompatible video standard IS Note When CVBS is selected as a video source make sure that the analog input is set to CVBS in the SYSTEM HARDWARE PORTS ANALOG INPUT menu poc 88 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 7 Recording setup 7 2 Time code settings To set the time code use the SETUP menu on the side panel display 1 Tap TIMECODE 2 To set the time code tap TC SET and use the arrows in the pop up to select a time code value To reset the time code to zero tap TC RESET To re generate the time code from the inserted media tap SYNCHRONIZE RE GENERATE To synchronize the time code to a selected source tap SYNCHRONIZE SOURCE 3 To change the time code mode from the default value free run continuous time clock to rec run recording time only tap RUN MODE to toggle the value
4. Non standard indicator The non standard video settings indicator lights when exposure time is not set to the nominal value It also lights when black stretch extended auto iris or AWC or FL color temperature is on SSS a gt _Q_z _____ rr rn e o Qo oezz DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 41 Chapter 3 General set up 3 5 4 Viewfinder on screen display The viewfinder on screen display shows operational settings and messages while shooting Zoom indicator Message area 1 Message area 2 Timecode Power Media indicator Indicator 55 98 F4 0 E J Focus indicator Iris indicator Col or 5600K Audio bars 4 Extended auto iris is off 01 36 05 19 F 3 2 V BUI ND1 4 VF Output signal marker Buffer Filter indicator indicator Function Zoom indicator Indicates the zoom position of the lens ranging from O wide angle to 99 tele It shows 50 if the lens does not support this feature Focus indicator Indicates a value for the focus distance ranging from 0 close up to 99 infinity This feature is only available when a digital lens is used Iris indicator Indicates the iris opening F value of the lens Typical range is F1 4 to F25 Audio bars These bars display the audio levels for channels 1 to 4 The resolution is 12 segments per channel for full range Message area 1 and 2 Displays operational messag
5. Copy the file to the root directory of a USB stick Connect the camcorder to an external power supply or attach a fully charged battery to the camcorder Remove all media from the camcorder and unplug all external devices Lens viewfinder and microphone may stay connected to the camcorder 14 2 2 Update procedure IS Note Do not interrupt power or switch off the camcorder during the update process Follow these steps to update the license of the camcorder 1 2 Switch on the camcorder and wait for the system to start up Hold down the Exp Time switch and press the Select button simultaneously These buttons can be found at the front of the camcorder The camcorder restarts After a few seconds the following message appears on the side panel display DOWNLOAD MECHANISM ACTIVATED INSERT A USB STICK WITH A PACKAGE OR LICENSE FILE OR DOWNLOAD A PACKAGE OR LICENSE FILE USING FTP THEN PRESS EXP TIME AND SELECT OR PRESS AUTO WHITE TO RESTART CAMERA Plug the USB stick into the connector at the rear of the handgrip or into the USB connector at the right side of the camcorder Wait a few seconds for the camcorder to detect the USB stick Hold down the Exp Time switch and press the Select button to start the update procedure Press the Auto White switch at the front of the camcorder to cancel and restart the camcorder The camcorder searches for available update files The following
6. Viewfinder connector Front microphone connector Mounting a microphone on page 24 Lens connector Mounting a lens on page 21 Ethernet 2 connector future use Ethernet 1 connector USB connection on page 102 USB B device connector USB connection on page 102 USB A host connector USB connection on page 102 O Headset output Audio monitoring on page 84 Headset microphone MicRear Audio monitoring on page 84 DC out connector Power supply on page 33 DC in connector Power supply on page 33 Audio input 1 Inputs on page 80 Audio input 2 Inputs on page 80 Audio out connector Outputs on page 85 O Digital output connector Input and output connectors on page 62 Digital input connector Input and output connectors on page 62 Analog output connector Input and output connectors on page 62 Analog input connector Input and output connectors on page 62 USB connection on page 102 Q USB host connector Top tally light Lights and indicators on page 47 IEEE 1394 connector IEEE 1394 connection on page 102 Rear tally lights Lights and indicators on page 47 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 5 About this user s guide Chapter 1
7. Chapter 14 Maintenance 7 When both a software package file and a license file are found in the root directory of the USB stick the following message appears FOUND BOTH A LICENSE UPDATE FILE AND A PACKAGE UPDATE FILE WHICH ONE WOULD YOU LIKE TO USE PRESS SELECT FOR THE PACKAGE UPDATE FILE PRESS EXP TIME FOR THE LICENSE UPDATE FILE PRESS AUTO WHITE TO RESTART CAMERA Press the Select button to continue installing the software update or press the Auto White switch at the front of the camcorder to cancel the procedure and restart the camcorder When a previous version of the package file exists in the internal memory the camcorder makes a backup of this file on the USB stick The file is renamed to backup_package zip The following message is shown BACKING UP OLD PACKAGE 8 The software package file is being copied from the USB stick to the internal memory of the camcorder The following message appears COPYING PACKAGE TO SYSTEM IS Note When this message does not appear it indicates that no software package file could be found in the root directory of the USB stick or that the filename is not package zip You can cancel the update procedure by switching off the camcorder after the next message 9 After a few seconds the following message appears PACKAGE UPDATE TO PACKAGE PRESS SELECT FOR
8. Chapter 5 Video setup Digital audio The Analog Out connector can also be set in the SYSTEM HARDWARE PORTS menu to provide an AES digital audio output signal Select the audio source for the output in the AUDIO OUTPUTS AES AUDIO menu The Analog In connector can also be set in the SYSTEM HARDWARE PORTS menu to accept an AES digital audio input signal Select AES audio as a recording source in the AUDIO OUTPUTS AES AUDIO menu 64 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 3 Color bar The color bar switch is used to switch a standard test signal that can be used to set up and check the camcorder O Clear O AND 1 4 9 Warni QND 1 16 ng ND 1 64 Marker Q Monitor tonnasi Std User 1 User 2 Recall Color bars switch Save The internal test signal generator produces standard SMPTE color bars When switched on a standard 1 kHz tone can be enabled which is routed directly to all four audio channels Go to the AUDIO SETUP TEST TONE to enable or disable the test tone Both the color bars and tone can be recorded The test signals are also available at the BNC and audio output connectors When the color bar test signal is switched on the following functions are temporarily switched off Black stretch White limiter Zebra Safe area viewfinder Cadre viewfinder The lens iris closes automatically when the color bars are switched on DMC 1000 Dig
9. 126 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu 13 2 Video menu Menu item Values Description Level File Gain 2 Gain R 0 99 50 Sets gain level R 2 Scene Gain G 0 99 50 Sets gain level G 2 Scene Gain B 0 99 50 Sets gain level B 2 Scene Exposure time 1 Var exp time 50 Hz 3270 Hz 50Hz or Sets the exposure time in 0 5 Hz steps when 1 Scene 60 Hz 3280 Hz 60Hz exposure mode is Var using the exposure button at the front of the camera Lighting slct 10 10 0 Sets the exposure correction to synchronise 1 Scene with lighting frequency when exposure mode is 50 Hz or 60 Hz Color temp 0 Temp lvl 2000K 20000K Sets the color temperature 0 Scene RE iris comp On gt Off Turns the iris compensation on or off Use this 0 setting to compensate for iris loss when a range extender is used Detail 3 Detail On gt Off Turns detail enhancement on or off 3 Scene Source Y R G R G Selects the source to be used for detail 3 Scene generation Level 0 99 SD 50 HD 25 Sets detail enhancement level Note SD HD 3 Scene default values are different Vert Ivl 0 99 SD 25 HD 50 Sets the level of the vertical component in the 3 Scene detail signal Note SD HD default values are different Noise slicer 0 99 50 Sets the level of the noise slicer 3 Scene Level depend 0 99 40 Sets the dependency level for the noise slicer 3 Scene Coarse fine 0 99 50 Sets the coarseness of the detail 3 Scene enhance
10. Introduction Outlines the technology used and lists the main features of the camcorder Chapter 2 Attaching parts Describes how to attach and adjust parts and accessories Chapter 3 General set up Explains how to set up basic functions of the system to prepare it for use Chapter 4 Menu navigation Explains how to access and navigate the menu system to set up system video and audio and recording preferences Chapter 5 Video setup Describes the procedures that should be followed to prepare the camcorder video setup Chapter 6 Audio setup Outlines the procedures that should be followed to prepare the camcorder audio setup Chapter 7 Recording setup Provides information on how to choose and set up the recording parameters and media Chapter 8 Shooting Outlines how you use the camcorder to capture video Chapter 9 Clip management Tells you how to use the playback and editing functions of the camcorder Chapter 10 Communications This chapter explains how to set up storage communication links and transfer files Chapter 11 Specifications Contains mechanical and technical specifications Chapter 12 Menus Shows reference tables to all functions of the main menu systems of the camcorder Chapter 13 Licenses References licenses and legal information 20 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 2 Attaching parts Chapter 2 Attaching parts 2 1 Mounting a lens Attach a l
11. Reverse playback the numbers indicate the reverse speed DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 47 Chapter 3 General set up 3 11 Monitoring 3 11 1 Video monitoring The live and playback video signal can be monitored on any combination of the viewfinder the side panel display or a video monitor connected to analog or digital video outputs Viewfinder The 2 inch HD CRT viewfinder displays a monochrome video signal with indicators markers and messages The zebra markings and the focus assist crawler signals are also superimposed on the video signal IS Note Use the Option switch to remove superimposed signals from the viewfinder display Selected markers are still displayed When the camcorder video format is set to a HD standard the detail level of the video signal in the viewfinder can be set independently of the normal output video signal The VF detail is set in the VF DETAIL submenu of the viewfinder menu Side panel display The side panel display can be used to view live video clip playback and menus Press the view push button under the display to switch between live view and menu view In live view the side panel displays the live video signal in color without the viewfinder on screen display Digital video output The digital video output at the rear of the camcorder carries an HD SDI signal that can be used for monitoring with a suitable monitor The output signal is SD or HD depe
12. slope point slope 0 99 0 Sets the slope of the knee gamma curve in 3 Scene manual mode point 0 99 10 Sets the point where the knee gamma curve 3 Scene begins in manual mode desaturation lvl 0 99 50 Sets the desaturation level when knee mode 1 Scene is variable and desaturation is on white clipper lvl 0 99 54 Sets the white clipper level This is the 3 Scene luminance level at which limiting occurs gamma gamma mode 1 2 LIN VAR Selects gamma mode 2 Scene 1 Nominal curve 2 Low curve LIN Linearised curve VAR manual curve gamma curve ARD CCIR 6xARD RAI Selects a standard curve for gamma 2 Scene BBC04 BBC05 BBC06 correction gamma RGBM R 0 99 29 Sets the gamma level R 3 Scene G 0 99 29 Sets the gamma level G 3 Scene DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 115 Chapter 12 Side panel menu Menu item Values Description Level File B 0 99 29 Sets the gamma level B 3 Scene M 0 99 29 Sets the gamma level Master 3 Scene color color temp color temp VAR 3200K 4700K Selects variable color temperature color 0 5600K 7500K FL AW1 temperature preset Auto White memory AW2 AWC location or Auto White Continuous AWC setting var col temp lt current setting for color Shows or sets when color temp VAR the 0 temperature gt current color temperature white balance autowhite lt status gt Shows the running status of t
13. 3 Rotate the screen 180 counterclockwise The screen display flips over when you pass the 120 point 4 Swing the panel back into its recess in the camcorder You can of course leave the panel in position 2 or 3 to view live video i __ 36 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 3 General set up 3 3 Assignable buttons There are several assignable buttons on the camcorder e user buttons 1 and 2 on the control panel e the RET button on the lens e the zoom and record switch on the carrying handle The assignments are set in the SYSTEM HARDWARE BUTTONS menu IS Note In menu paths buttons along the bottom of the side panel display are shown in bold 3 3 1 Operation panel Location Control Possible assignments User button 1 e Disable default Ext Iris Mark out Mark in Record Forward Rewind Pause play Stop play Start play Disable default Ext Iris Mark out Mark in Record Forward Rewind Pause play Stop play Start play Clear O QND 1 4 Ono 1 16 Warning ND 1 64 A 4 OND 1 6 i Marker Monitor Useri User ll Operate Gain Output White Bal User User button 1 button 2 User button 2 3 3 2 Lens Location Control Possible assignments RET button e Playback default e Ext signal The playback function shows the last 5 seconds of the last recorded clip The Ext signal funct
14. 73 Recording buffer The built in recording buffer enables the camcorder to continue recording even when the media is temporarily unaccessable for example due to heavy shocks This system operates automatically When the anti shock function is activate the buffer indicator on the viewfinder screen shows buffer usage 7 4 Recording media The media bay on the top right shoulder of the camcorder includes one REV PRO media slot and two CompactFlash slots Slide the cover switch towards the back of the camcorder to open the protective cover and to get access to the media slots To insert a disk into the REV drive 1 Ensure that the REV PRO logo on the disk is facing away from the camcorder 2 Insert the disk in the direction indicated by the arrow on the front of the disk and push firmly until it clicks into place Wait a few seconds for the disk to be mounted When the disk is ready for use the indicator is blue The indicator is purple when the disk is full DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 89 Chapter 7 Recording setup 3 Close the media bay cover Media bay cover SII a switch REV eject button and y status indicator To eject the disk push the eject button and wait for the system to eject the disk do not interrupt the power supply Emergency disk eject procedure 1 Disconnect power battery external supply from the camcorder and set the power switch to the position I
15. AUGIOSMENW ii A A A eS a 109 12 2 Vid o MENU osas oda daa 114 12 37 Setup MENO A A A eS eee O 119 12 4 Systemi MENU oros E AA SS 8 dad ee ee Fa A 120 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu MST NEGUS es SI Os A Ad Ad Me A Y aes AR tear E A ME Sed OM aoe Ad 125 13 2 Nid o Men tii Sa et eee ee ee Bh a iaa 127 13 3 SCtUPsMeNUy rpt foes ert Mae a is noha en aes A 132 13 4 AUGIO men y e a a ee See eee A ee ee Se ee ee ES 134 13 5 System Menu tees hhh Ghee eee kee E wines po dee a aed yp he RS 138 Chapter 14 Maintenance 14 1 Update software 0 ce tees 143 14 11 Software Package tii iad ae ae ae ee eee a sl 143 141 2 Preparations soria otek dor ete an de take hk ud oh ge teen aa es hl 144 14 1 3 Update procedure vior erg 0 0 144 14 2 Updating the license 0 0c eee 147 142 1 Preparations sena A ee Sag ee et os ee Ba a 147 14 2 2 Update Procedure sitos eee es eles aie Ago tack Ghee kes a ek 147 14 3 Black calibration 0 0 tte 149 14 4 Touch screen calibration 0 000 cece eee 150 14 5 Cleaning the touch screen 0 000 ananunua aana 150 14 6 Troubleshooting seii aaa ai aa a gaT eee 150 6 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 End of life product recycling Grass Valley s innovation and excellence in product design also extends to the programs we ve established to manage the recycling of our products Grass Valley has developed a comprehensive end of life produ
16. UTC 12 00 Selects the time zone in 0 30 hrs steps 2 UTC 00 00 sidepanel backlight 1 15 15 Sets the brightness level of the backlight of 0 the side panel display calibration execute Runs the touch screen calibration procedure S1 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 122 Chapter 12 Side panel menu Menu item Values Description Level File titlebar timecode userbits Shows timecode or userbits on the sidepanel 0 title bar home screen default day night Selects the home screen type of the side 0 panel display default extended information day black VFmenu on SPD On Off Turn on to superimpose the viewfinder menu on the side panel display Note use the Cam Menu button to switch to Cam view to see the viewfinder menu VFmenu on CVBS On Off Turn on the superimpose the viewfinder menu on the CVBS output signal Make sure the analog output port is set to CVBS files std recall mode Factory Customer Assigns the scene file that is recalled when 2 the standard recall button on the camera is pressed scene files recall scene Factory Customer Recalls a stored scene file 2 Scene Scene2 Scene Scene4 store scene Customer Scenel Stores current scene settings to the selected 2 Scene2 Scene3 Scene4 scene file operator files recall operator Factory Customer Recalls a stored operator file 2 Oper1 Oper2 store operator Customer Oper1 Op
17. 0 99 50 Color tone for skin gate 2 B 2 Scene 118 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 12 Side panel menu 12 3 Setup menu Menu item Values Description Level File formats video standard 1080159 720p59 Selects camera video standard 0 Prod 1080150 720p50 576150 480159 video compr SD DV25 JP2K30 JP2K40 Selects video compression and bitrate for SD 0 Prod JP2K50 MP2130 recording MPEG2 compression schemes are MP2140 MP2150 optional media selection REV CF1 CF2 Extern Selects the storage media for recording 0 Prod multimedia data VF playback Conf Full Sets the way content is displayed in the 0 Prod viewfinder Conf as is confidence Full maximized cropping video source CAM SDI CVBS Selects recording source 0 Prod CAM camera live video SDI digital video input CVBS analog video input only available when an SD video standard is selected video compr HD JP2K50 JP2K75 Selects video compression and bitrate for HD O Prod JP2K100 MP2I60 recording MPEG2 compression is optional MP2I180 chunk size NoLimit 10 sec 30 sec Sets the chunk size for the mediafile 0 Prod 60 sec 2 GB NoLimit is not available when CF1 or CF2 is selected aspect ratio 16 9 4 3 LB Sets aspect ratio of the recorded signal only 0 Prod available when an SD video standard is selected timecode run mode Record run Free run Sets the run mode of
18. Audio SS System gt gt VF menu contains the functions which determine how items in the viewfinder are displayed Video menu contains those functions which affect the picture quality Setup menu used to set recording and media setup parameters Audio menu used to set audio and audio monitoring parameters System contains the functions that are used to set up the general configuration of the camcorder It also contains controls to customize those switches that are directly operated on the camcorder 58 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 4 Menu navigation 4 4 2 Entering the viewfinder menu system Press the Select button after the camcorder is switched on the message MENU OFF appears in the viewfinder Press the Select button again while this text is showing the MAIN menu appears in the viewfinder gt Menu off exec VF Video gt gt Setup gt gt Audio gt gt MENU MAIN The MAIN menu screen shows five items The name of the menu is shown below these Four more items are hidden but become visible when you scroll down using the Rotary control A cursor shows your position in the menu The Rotary control moves the cursor up and down 4 4 3 Finding your way Use the Rotary control to move the cursor through the menu items If a double arrow gt gt is visible then pressing the Select button brings you one level lower in the menu system Only five items are visible at the same ti
19. B 3 Hor Saw B 0 99 50 Sets white shading horizontal sawtooth B 3 Vert Par R 0 99 50 Sets white shading vertical parameter R 3 Vert Saw R 0 99 50 Sets white shading vertical sawtooth R 3 Vert Par G 0 99 50 Sets white shading vertical parameter G 3 Vert Saw G 0 99 50 Sets white shading vertical sawtooth G 3 Vert Par B 0 99 50 Sets white shading vertical parameter B 3 Vert Saw B 0 99 50 Sets white shading vertical sawtooth B 3 Flare 3 Flare On Off Turns flare compensation on or off 3 Red lvl 0 99 50 Sets flare compensation level R 3 Green lvl 0 99 50 Sets flare compensation level G 3 Blue lvl 0 99 50 Sets flare compensation level B 3 White limit 3 White limit On Off Turns white limiter on or off Use to limit 3 Scene highlight levels in the video signal Level 0 99 50 Sets the white limiter level This is the 3 Scene luminance level at which limiting occurs 130 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu Menu item Values Description Level File Saturation 3 Saturation 0 99 50 3 CVBS Chroma 3 CVBS Chroma 3 SSS A ee SSS E DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 131 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu 13 3 Setup menu Menu item Values Description Level File Formats 0 Video standard 1080i50 720p50 576150 Selects camera video standard 0 Prod 1080i59 720p59 480i5
20. F Storage temperatures 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Humidity 10 to 90 relative humidity Power requirements 15 VDC 11 0 to 170 VDC Power consumption standby 45 W with active imaging viewfinder compression buffer and lens Power consumption recording 49 W while recording to REV Camera section Lens mount 2 3 inch television lens mount bayonet type Optical system F1 4 prism system Optical filters Clear 1 4 ND 1 16 ND 1 64 ND motorized Color correction filters 3200 K 4700 K 5600 K 7500 K two AWB presets and continuous auto white balance variable from 2200 K to 20000 K in 10 K steps Pick up device Three 2 3 inch full HD Xensium CMOS imagers Digital signal processing 22 bit accuracy Exposure Electronic exposure down to 1 2000 s Clean scanning 50 Hz scanning 51 0 to 103 0 Hz 60 Hz scanning 61 0 to 151 0 Hz Video standard 576i 480i mode 1080i 720p mode Temporal frequencies 50 59 94 Hz 50 59 94 Hz S N Ratio Ysignal 61 dB typical 54 dB typical Modulation depth Ysignal 70 at 5 MHz 16 9 50 at 27 MHz 800 TV lines Aspect ratio 16 9 4 3 and letterbox 16 9 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 103 Chapter 11 Specifications Item Value Sensitivity 2000 lux 186 ft cd at F8 typical Gain 6 to 42 dB userdefinable presets and var
21. a slope of 0 65 The adjustable range under master gamma equates to slopes that range from 0 35 to 1 0 Red gamma adjusts the slope of red gamma response curve between 0 and100 Green gamma adjusts the slope of green gamma response curve between 0 and 100 Blue gamma adjusts the slope of blue gamma response curve between 0 and 100 Changing the slopes of the individual color gamma curves alters the purity of white in the mid range tonal values DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 77 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 11 5 Matrix The matrix modifies the camcorder s color gamut Colorimetry is selected by means of a variable 6 point digital matrix or via preset matrices Changes made to matrix settings do not affect the blacks and whites in the image A wide range of presets and a variable 6 point digital matrix assure accurate color matching The preset choices are Preset Color matrix settings EBU ITU 709 color gamut RAI Color gamut for matching to Sony camcorders BBC Color gamut as specified by the BBC prior to the ITU 709 standard B W Black and white gamut SKIN ITU 709 color gamut optimized for skin tone reproduction 1 1 Pass through gamut for testing and service purposes only CoolFL Color gamut designed for shooting under flourescent lights which eliminates the green spikes produced by flourescent bulbs VAR1 Adjustable settings VAR2 Adjustable settings Colors can b
22. an external computer Follow these steps to set up a working connection 1 Use an Ethernet UTP network cable to connect the camcorder with a remote computer The cable can be a crossover or a straight through type Plug the cable into Ethernet connector 1 on the right side panel of the camcorder 2 Use automatic network setting DHCP on your remote computer it may take a few seconds for the IP address to be assigned or use manual settings IP address is 169 254 1 100 and subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 remote computer Ethernet cable Infinity camcorder Install an FTP client on the remote computer 4 Use the following settings for the FTP client refer to the documentation of your software for more information userid any not blank password any not blank IP address 169 254 1 218 remote port 21 default 5 Use the FTP client to log in into the camcorder system By default the contents of the system s root directory will be shown 102 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 11 Specifications Chapter 11 Specifications Item General Specifications for DMC 1000 Value Dimensions H x W x L 250 x 157 x 365 mm 9 8 x 6 2 x 14 4 in without lens viewfinder and battery Weight approx 5 0 kg 11 0 Ibs without viewfinder 5 8 kg 12 8 lbs including DMC 1100 2 inch viewfinder Operating temperatures 0 to 40 C 32 to 104
23. at which zebra indication is shown When level is higher than 100 the zebra indicates overexposed areas Sets the zebra indication contrast Turns the zoom indicator in the viewfinder on or off if supported by the lens This indicator shows the zoom range of the lens 0 wide angle 99 tele Turns the focus indicator in the viewfinder on or off This indicator shows the focus distance of the lens 0 close up 99 infinity ON NY DN wo Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 125 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu Menu i tem Values Description Level File Markers Safe are OSD Iris Filter Audio bars Time code Selectable Marker Type Style Shading Centre cross a Safe area Type white lvl Black lvl Mode Time out VF menu on SPD On gt Of On gt Of On gt Of On gt Of Storage Batt Off On gt Off 15 9 14 9 4 3 Dot Shad Both Shading gt Black On gt Off On Off 16 9 15 9 14 9 4 3 0 99 70 0 99 30 On gt Time 0 10 10 On Off Turns the iris indicator in the viewfinder on or off This indicator shows the Fstop value F1 4 F22 of the iris opening of the lens Turns the optical filter indicator on or off This indicator shows the selected neutral density optical filter Turns the audio b
24. channel SDI out 1 Embedded chan 1 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or source to embed in the 1 Prod Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 SDI audio output channel Front1 MicRear AES1 AES2 Embedded chan 2 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or source to embed in the 1 Prod Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 SDI audio output channel Front1 MicRear AES1 AES2 Embedded chan 3 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or source to embed in the 1 Prod Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 SDI audio output channel Front1 MicRear AES1 AES2 Embedded chan 4 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or source to embed in the 1 Prod Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 SDI audio output channel Front1 MicRear AES1 AES2 Embedded chan 5 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or source to embed in the 1 Prod Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 SDI audio output channel Front1 MicRear AES1 AES2 Embedded chan 6 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or source to embed in the 1 Prod Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 SDI audio output channel Front1 MicRear AES1 AES2 Embedded chan 7 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or source to embed in the 1 Prod Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 SDI audio output channel Front1 MicRear AES1 AES2 Embedded chan 8 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or source to embed in the 1 Prod Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 SDI audio output channel Front1 MicRear AES1 AES2 Monitoring 1 Mode left Channel Source Selects headphones left muff input mode 1 Oper Hdph left src Front1 MicRear AES1 Selects a source to be
25. dB for rear 1 mic 3 Oper input rear 1 line 0 99 85 Sets pregain input level in dB for rear 1 line 3 Oper input rear 1 limiter On Off Turns audio limiter for rear 1 input on or off 3 Oper rear 2 mic 0 99 85 Sets pregain input level in dB for rear 2 mic 3 Oper input rear 2 line 0 99 85 Sets pregain input level fin dB or rear 2 line 3 Oper input rear 2 limiter On Off Turns audio limiter for rear 2 input on or off 3 Oper wireless gain 0 99 85 Sets pregain input level in dB for wireless mic DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 112 inputs Chapter 12 Side panel menu Menu item Values Description Level File limiter On Off Turns audio limiter for wireless inouts on or off setup test tone Disable 6dBFS Enables and selects 1KHz test tone level only 1 Oper Headroom audible when color bar is on Disable no test tone 6dBFS test tone level is at 6dBFS Headroom test tone level is the same as the selected audio headroom headroom 18dBFS 20dBFS Selects audio headroom 3 Prod AAA A A A e _ E DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 113 Chapter 12 Side panel menu 12 2 Video menu Menu item Values Description Level File levels gain gain preset OdB preset Selects gain preset see presets below for 0 preset preset values var gain 6 0dB 42 0dB 0dB Sets vari
26. eee 22 2 2 1 Mounting the viewfinder 0 0 0 0 eee ene 22 2 2 2 Positioning the viewfinder 0 0 0 eee eae 23 2 2 3 Mounting a wide angle eyepiece 6 eee 23 Mounting a microphone o occccco tee 24 Attachinga battery cee esc teed edd eee fore s donne A Pee Sree bee Pe Ske ane ee 25 Adjusting the shoulder pad ooooooccoooccr 26 Attaching a carrying Straps cereri rn irmis Teni aT ETELE ETETE EERTE ee 27 Mounting atop light argana ri tee 28 ZA Ne TOP JIQGHtOPeratlOns 24 e 2 4 Gs 44 a Oe ES Oe a OS e e dd 28 Wireless microphone receiver oocooccooc naana 29 Tripod adapter plate aic c2 eels eee YEE ed eb Yee see eee eter oe 30 Anchoring the camcorder 0 0c eet ete 31 Chapter 3 General set up 3 1 3 2 3 4 Power s p y ctu a hie etal ego Bete een Rae cere ee tie tetan a 33 Sled Battery SUDDIV ot ds Oi ate Ps et ee ee a 33 uz External power nt E A O E 34 A T ROWErSWITO irea sa daar ale ete Aa Ais ure ana cde ioe pet cae Ba ae mag 35 Opening the side panel display 00 eee eee 36 Assignable buttons e eisen ens ees eee eee dept da pede e a a 37 Bisel Operation panelisie i oo we Soli A en ee es ee is 37 Bei 2e A A OS 37 33 37 Carving Nal RA A a Nea 38 Lens preferences coses E a og 38 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 3 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 3 9 3 10 3 11 3 12 3 13 Viewfinder i sch ds ese ie EN OE E ee in eee eee See a 39 301 Viewf
27. extended 3 Oper auto iris Gain presets 2 Preset 6dB 3dB Selects gain value for preset 2 Preset 6dB 9dB 12dB Selects gain value for preset 2 18dB Preset 9dB 12dB 18dB Select sgain value for preset 2 24dB Preset 30dB 36dB 42dB Selects gain value for preset 2 Tally 0 Rear follow On gt Off Turns the rear tally follow mode on or off 0 When follow mode is on the rear indicators follow the tally on off switch on the viewfinder Service S1 Sens cal Off On Runs sensor calibration S1 3200K cal Off Run Runs 3200K calibration S1 3200K reset Exec Resets 3200K calibration value to the factory S1 default Test patterns 3 Sawtooth 3 Sawtooth Off On Turns sawtooth test signal on or off 3 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 139 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu Viewfinder menu item Values Description Level File Power 3 Battery 3 Warning lvl 20 30 Sets battery capacity level for warning 3 message Fatal 10 20 Sets battery capacity level for fatal 3 message Warning Ivl V 11 1 16 5V Sets battery capacity level volts for warning 3 message Fatal V 10 7 13 5V Sets battery capacity level volts for fatal 3 message Warning lvl Min 6 11 Min Sets battery capacity level minutes for 3 warning message Fatal Min 3 10 Min Sets battery capacity level minutes for 3 critical fatal message Exte
28. go to the SYSTEM SIDEPANEL menu 3 Tap the CALIBRATION button to start the touch screen calibration procedure 4 Follow the instructions on the screen IS Note When the touch screen cannot be used due to misalignment push and hold the Home push button on the side panel display for five seconds The calibration settings will be reset to their factory defaults After resetting perform the touch screen calibration procedure 14 5 Cleaning the touch screen IS Note Always turn off the camcorder before cleaning the touch screen Use a soft and dry cloth preferably microfiber tissue to clean the surface of the touch screen Wipe gently and do not apply strong pressure as this may damage the screen 14 6 Troubleshooting Symptom No on screen indicators or information visible in the viewfinder Cause Option hide switch on the viewfinder is in the ON position Solution Set the Option hide switch to the OFF position Internal clock is reset to 00 00 00 after startup Built in battery is exhausted Contact your Grass Valley service contact to have the battery replaced DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15
29. have the right to obtain modify and redistribute the relevant source code You can find the relevant source code packages at www thomson net open software You can also obtain a copy of the source code from Thomson on CD A fee for creation handling and postage will be charged To request a CD with the source code send an e mail to jean pierre fourche thomson net The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder incorporates software code that is licensed under the MIT license The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder incorporates software code that is licensed under the Modified BSD license The text of these licenses is available at www thomson net open software The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder incorporates Info ZIP Copyright c 1990 2007 Info ZIP All rights reserved The full text of this license is available at www info zip org license html DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 7 Warnings A N To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the camcorder to rain or moisture and avoid using it in humid or damp places To avoid electrical shock do not remove covers or panels Refer servicing to qualified personnel only To prevent risk of overheating ventilate the unit correctly In case of an emergency ensure that the battery pack and the external power supply are disconnected Always disconnect the DC input connector before removing the battery Connect the camcorder to a power source with the specified voltage
30. is dimmed There are two types of function button e A button with a title and a small arrow in the corner e A button with a title and a value under it Function buttons that have a small arrow in the corner have a submenu Tap this type of button to open a screen with a new sub set of function buttons Function buttons with a title and a value are used to change the value of the parameter Tap this type of button to open a pop up box This pop up box allows you to select a value for the function In the example below you can select the video standard O E video standard A 1080i50 U D The buttons in the pop up box are used as follows Button Use O o tap the arrow buttons to move through the list of available values x tap to undo any unapplied changes and close the pop up box tap to apply the selected value D tap to apply your selection and close the pop up box IS Note In this guide the menu paths are shown as follows SETUP FORMATS VIDEO STANDARD Buttons along the bottom of the screen are shown in bold DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 55 Chapter 4 Menu navigation 4 3 4 Menu structure The five black screen buttons at the bottom of the home screen show the five main functional groups audio video setup clips system When you tap one of these buttons the menu screen associated with this button opens The submenus for the selected gr
31. locking ring by turning it clockwise as seen from camcorder rear so that the viewfinder is mounted securely to the support 4 Connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder connector socket at the right of the camcorder 5 Place the cable into the top clip at the front of the camcorder For improved comfort fit the supplied leather eye piece cover over the rubber eyepiece Spare eye piece covers 3922 405 00461 are available from your Grass Valley representative 22 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 2 Attaching parts 2 2 2 Positioning the viewfinder Horizontal position 1 Loosen the locking ring As seen from camcorder rear turning the locking ring counterclockwise loosens it 2 Slide the viewfinder horizontally along the rail to the desired position 3 Tighten the locking ring by turning it clockwise Forward position Position the viewfinder backwards or forwards along the camcorder axis as follows 1 Loosen locking lever and move viewfinder support bar forwards or backwards to suit your needs 2 Tighten locking lever 2 2 3 Mounting a wide angle eyepiece If you regularly use the viewfinder at a distance it is recommended that you fit the optionally available wide angle eyepiece LDK 5390 00 To fit the wide angle eyepiece proceed as follows 1 Hold the eyepiece securely 2 Press the button below the eyepiece tube and swing it free of the but
32. message appears LOOKING FOR PACKAGE OR LICENSE When both a software package file and a license file are found in the root directory of the USB stick the following message appears DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 147 Chapter 14 Maintenance 10 FOUND BOTH A LICENSE UPDATE FILE AS A PACKAGE UPDATE FILE WHICH ONE WOULD YOU LIKE TO USE PRESS SELECT FOR THE PACKAGE UPDATE FILE PRESS EXP TIME FOR THE LICENSE UPDATE FILE PRESS AUTO WHITE TO RESTART CAMERA Hold down the Exp Time switch to continue installing the new license file or press the Auto White switch at the front of the camcorder to cancel the procedure and restart the camcorder The camcorder s license file will be overwritten by the new license file The following message is shown Z EW LICENSE FILE HANDLED ICENSE IS UPDATED E PRESS SELECT OR EXP TIME TO RESTART CAMERA Press the Select button or hold down the Exp Time switch to restart the camcorder After starting up the camcorder is ready for use with the updated license 148 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 14 Maintenance 14 3 Black calibration After a software update it may be necessary to carry out a black calibration This will be indicated by the camcorder To do a black calibration f
33. output signal for both modes you only need to use the AES mode button to switch between the selected signals SDI embedded audio Eight embedded SDI audio channels are available at the Digital Out BNC connector To select the signals for the SDI audio channels 1 Goto the AUDIO OUTPUTS SDI OUT menu 2 Tap on one of the eight SDI CHANNEL buttons and use the arrows in the pop up box to select the audio signal to be routed to that SDI audio channel 6 6 General audio settings To set the audio system headroom go to the AUDIO OUTPUTS SETUP HEADROOM menu You can select 18dBFS or 20dBFS To turn the test tone on or off when the color bars are selected and to adjust its level go to the AUDIO OUTPUTS SETUP TEST TONE menu pa an 86 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 7 Recording setup Chapter 7 Recording setup 7 1 Main format settings To select the recording video standard source compression and bit rate use the SETUP FORMATS menu on the side panel display e Tap VIDEO STANDARD to select the camera video standard e Tap VIDEO SOURCE to select the recording source Select CAM to record the live signal from the camera Select SDI or CVBS to record an external video signal from a digital or analog video input e Tap either VIDEO COMPR SD or VIDEO COMPR HD depending on the selected video standard to set the recording compression scheme a
34. plates are optionally available for different battery types 2 Slide the battery sideways to the right as shown below until it clicks into place 3 To remove the battery press down the locking lever and unclip the battery by sliding it to the left For more details on using your battery refer to the battery manufacturer s documentation _ _ _____________ _ ___ ___ _ _ ___ _ ___a lt RA PP DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 25 Chapter 2 Attaching parts 2 5 Adjusting the shoulder pad 1 Press and hold lever to change the position of the shoulder pad The shoulder pad can now be moved backwards and forwards along the axis of the camcorder 2 Adjust the shoulder pad when all unit are mounted to obtain the best balance when used on your shoulder ae ee eee eee eee eee eee ess ese sss ee ee SS A E E CEA 26 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 2 Attaching parts 2 6 Attaching a carrying strap Attach the shoulder strap so that the deeper curve of the strap is next to your neck when you are carrying the camcorder 1 Connect the shoulder strap to the studs on either side of the carrying handle 2 Close the clips and ensure they are locked DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 27 Chapter 2 Attaching parts 2 7 Mounting a top light To mount a top light onto the camcorder proceed as follows 1 Screw the top l
35. rating When using an external power supply it must be connected to earth potential Dbb BB D S 8 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Cautions To ensure continuous high performance from the camcorder take the following cautions into consideration e Refer mounting and installation of optional boards to qualified service personnel e Use recommended accessories only e Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks or vibration e Do not expose the camcorder to extreme temperatures e Do not leave the camcorder in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances for extended periods e Do not allow sunlight to shine directly into the viewfinder e Avoid extreme highlights as these can cause various kinds of optical reflections e Do not allow laser beams to shine into the lens as this could damage the imagers e Always turn off power after use e Remove the media before storing the camcorder for an extended period e Clean the camcorder and its attachments regularly especially contact areas such as the touch screen and hand grip For cleaning the touch screen refer to the maintenance section Batteries e To avoid the risk of explosion always replace the battery with a correct type e Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions of the manufacturer of the battery e Remove the battery before storing the camcorder for an extended period Tripod installation e This camcorder can be mounted on a
36. routed to the 1 Oper DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 136 AES2 SDI In1 8 Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 headphones left channel when input mode is source Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu Menu item Values Description File Hdph left chan Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or channel mix to be routed Oper Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 to the headphones left channel when input Ch3 4 mode is channel Mode right Channel Source Selects headphones right muff input mode Oper Hdph right src Front1 MicRear AES1 Selects a source to be routed to the Oper AES2 SDI In1 8 Rear headphones right channel when input mode is Rear2 Wrx1 source Hdph right chan Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or channel mix to be routed Oper Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 to the headphones right channel when input Ch3 4 mode is channel Speaker mode Source Channel Hdph L Selects speaker input mode Oper Hdph R Hdph L R Speaker mute On Off Mutes speaker signal audio off Oper Setup test tone Disable 6dBFS Selects 1 KHz test tone level when color bar is Oper Headroom on Disable no test tone 6 dBFS test tone level is at 6 dBFS Headroom level is the same as the selected audio headroom headroom 18dBFS gt 20dBFS Selects audio headroom Prod front mode mono stereo Set to stereo when the optional stereo front microphone kit is installed b SE SS SS SS SSS SSS SSS DMC 1000 Digital Media Camco
37. selected 1 production file Recall 0 Production file Prod1 Prod2 Prod3 Selects the production file to be recalled 1 Prod4 customer factory Recall Exec Recalls the selected production file 1 Iris 0 Iris 0 99 50 Sets iris value 0 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 138 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu Viewfinder menu item Values Description Level File Momentary iris 3 Momentary iris On gt Off Turns momentary iris on or off 3 Setpoint 0 99 8 Sets momentary iris setpoint level 3 Auto iris 3 Auto Iris On gt Off Turns auto iris on or off 3 Oper Peak Average 0 99 78 Sets the balance between peak and average 3 Oper video level Setpoint 0 99 20 Sets auto iris exposure level 3 Oper Gain 5 10 5 Sets auto iris response speed Lower values 3 Oper give slower speed Threshold 0 99 63 Sets the threshold value for the auto iris 3 Oper function Extended auto iris Ext auto iris On Off Turns extended auto iris on or off This 3 Prod function automatically regulates the video level by adjusting iris and gain to suit the ambient lighting conditions Gain speed 1 5 5 Sets the gain speed for extended auto iris S1 Oper Minimum iris F5 6 F8 F11 F16 Sets the minimum iris value for extended auto 3 Oper iris Maximum iris F1 4 F2 0 F2 8 F4 0 Sets the maximum iris value for extended 3 Oper F5 6 auto iris Max dB 0 15 dB 9 dB Sets the maximum gain value for
38. the channel e LVL CONTROL selects the method to adjust the audio level AGC or AGC STEREO turns on the Automatic Gain Control LEVEL 1 2 is the top control at the left rear of the camcorder LEV1 2 FRONT takes the average value of the level 1 2 and front audio controls FIXED allows you to set a fixed level for the channel with FIXED LVL FRONT is the rotary control at the front of the camcorder e RECORDING LVL sets the fixed recording level for the channel when LVL CONTROL Is set to FIXED e AGC PROFILE selects a profile used for the Automatic Gain Control AGC when selected Set up these controls for each of the four recording channels The Level 1 control can be assigned to channels 1 or 3 the Level 2 control can be assigned to channels 2 or 4 Automatic Gain Control When AGc or AGC STEREO is selected the camera uses its internal circuitry to automatically adjust the recording level according to a selectable response profile STANDARD uses a standard response curve QUIET uses a response curve that is suitable for low volume circumstances like concerts or speeches NOISY uses a response curve that is suitable for noisy circumstances like outside heavy wind situations or crowds Manual level control When LEVEL 1 2 LEV1 2 FRONT or FRONT is selected the recording levels can be manually adjusted Adjust the levels wit
39. to the battery plate The battery capacity is displayed on the camera status display and on the side panel display The capacity can also be displayed permanently in the viewfinder by setting the power media indicator in the viewfinder menu IS Note The battery indicator in the viewfinder lights if battery capacity is low It flashes continuously when battery capacity is critical The battery low and critical levels can be set in the viewfinder menu For details on the battery use and charging procedure refer to the battery manufacturer s instructions DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 33 Chapter 3 General set up 3 1 2 External power DC input supply To power the camcorder from a external power supply apply a power source of 15 VDC nominal to the DC input connector at the rear of the camcorder A N Caution The input voltage must not exceed 17 VDC and the external power supply must not supply more than 8 A or 100 W The use of the Grass valley LDK 5901 External power supply is recommended DC input DC output connector connector A low power message appears in the viewfinder when the external voltage drops below the level set in the viewfinder SYSTEM POWER menu The camcorder switches off automatically if the supply voltage falls below 10 0 VDC To start the camcorder again first disconnect the supply source s that fell below this level The camcorder will start up when th
40. tripod For safe installation and operation of the tripod refer to the manufacturer s documentation e The typical configuration for this camcorder camera with a standard HD lens 2 inch viewfinder battery and a top light mounted total weight 10 2 kg or 22 5 lbs has proved to be stable when used on a tripod with the following specifications height 1 45 m 57 in leg distance at floor level of 0 80 m 31 5 in These values are recommendations only Always check the mechanical stability of the unit before using it DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 9 Attention About the Xensium imager e The Xensium imager used in the Infinity camcorder is equipped with an electronic rolling shutter When shooting under artificial low frequent fluorescent lighting conditions the image may be affected by intensity variations About the side panel display e The camcorder s side panel display is a TFT display that is manufactured using high precision technology that yields a quality of 99 99 or higher However it is possible that one or more pixels may constantly display a single color or be permanently off This does not indicate a defective display and your recorded data is not affected e Exposing the display to direct sunlight or very bright light sources for extended periods may damage the unit It is recommended that you close the display with the screen facing the camcorder body About REV PRO disks e Whena REV PRO di
41. 1 red color 3 Scene Red width 0 99 50 Sets width level for skin gate 1 red saturation 3 Scene Blue lvl 0 99 50 Sets correction level for skin gate 1 blue 3 Scene color Blue width 0 99 50 Sets width level for skin gate 1 blue 3 Scene saturation Gate 2 3 Red lvl 0 99 50 Sets correction level for skin gate 2 red 3 Scene Red width 0 99 50 Sets width level for skin gate 2 red saturation 3 Scene Blue lvl 0 99 50 Sets correction level for skin gate 2 blue 3 Scene color Blue width 0 99 50 Sets width for skin gate 2 blue saturation 3 Scene Auto skin 3 Auto skin On Off Turns auto skin detail mode on or off 3 State Off gt Win gt Run Shows the actual state of the auto skin 3 procedure Window Loc X lt pixels gt 3 Window Loc Y lt pixels gt 3 Gamma gamma mode Nom Low Lin Preset Selects gamma mode 2 Scene Nom Nominal curve Low Low curve Lin Linearised curve Preset manual curve Curve ARD CCIR 6xARD RAI Selects a standard curve for gamma 2 Scene BBC04 BBC05 BBC06 correction Master gamma 0 99 76 Sets the gamma level Master 3 Scene Gamma R 0 99 76 Sets the gamma level R 3 Scene Gamma G 0 99 76 Sets the gamma level G 3 Scene Gamma B 0 99 76 Sets the gamma level B 3 Scene Mat Gam order G M gt M G Selects the order of the matrix and gamma S1 Scene Matrix DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 functions G M first famma then matrix M
42. 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 4 Menu navigation System The system group contains all the configuration parameters for the camcorder hardware date time side panel S security e hardware sets up viewfinder lens buttons and ports e date time set the date and time parameters e side panel sets display parameters for the side panel display e files allows operator and scene files to be stored and recalled e security allows access level to be set IS Note For a full list of functions contained within the side panel menu refer to Side panel menu on page 109 nC DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 57 Chapter 4 Menu navigation 4 4 Viewfinder menu The camcorder is operated via the viewfinder text display and the control system menu switches The systems menu is viewed in the viewfinder and navigated by means of the Menu rotary control and the Menu select button which are both located at the front of the camcorder i Menu select Menu rotary button control IS Note The length of time the menu is displayed can be set in the VF OSD TIME OUT menu 4 4 1 Viewfinder menu structure The functions of the camcorder are grouped into menus and sub menus There are five different menus that are listed in the main menu Each of these menus gives you access to a particular group of functions VF gt gt Video gt gt Setup gt gt
43. 9 Video source CAM SDI CVBS Selects recording source 0 Prod CAM camera SDI digital video input CVBS analog video input Compress HD JP2K50 JP2K75 Selects video compression and bitrate for HD 0 Prod JP2K100 MP2160 recording MPEG2 compression is optional MP2180 Compress SD DV25 JP2K30 JP2K40 Selects video compression and bitrate for SD 0 Prod JP2K50 MP2I30 recording MPEG2 compression is optional MP2140 MP2150 media selection REV CF1 CF2 Extern Selects the storage media for recording 0 Prod multimedia data Chunk size NoLimit 10 sec 30 sec Sets the chunk size for the mediafile 3 Prod 60 sec 2 GB NoLimit is not available when CF1 or CF2 is selected VF playback Conf Full Sets the way content is displayed in the 0 Prod viewfinder Conf as is confidence Full maximized crop Aspect Ratio 16 9 4 3 LB Sets aspect ratio of the recorded signal only 0 Prod available when an SD video standard is selected Timecode 0 Run mode Record run gt Free run Sets the run mode of the timecode generator 0 Prod Record run timecode generator only runs when recording Free run timecode generator runs continuously FRun set 0 FRun mode 0 Prod Output TC type DVITC LTC Selects timecode type to be used for the 0 Prod output LTC Lineair timecode DVITC Digital Vertical Interval Timecode from SDI Input TC type DVITC LTC Selects timecode type to be used for the 0 Prod input LTC L
44. EWTINder MENU sier Sess vee ee ak A DEA Se we ee A ee ee 58 4 4 1 Viewfinder menu structure 0 0 0000 eae 58 4 4 2 Entering the viewfinder menu system 00 0000 eee eee 59 4 43 FINGINGIYOUr WAY vd ora ds liada Hkh Back GA hed coe 59 4 4 4 Leaving the viewfinder menu system 0 00000 e eee 60 AA 5 Making ehanGess cota fab eau ts Wit eer ea ed ee ea A PS 60 BAG Undoing CHhanGeSs 323 404 kote A oe as Pa ees 60 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 Video standards 0 ccc tees 61 A ASPOCt Patios sone ted bdeanat ted ope desl d aaka a A a a A ad Bae 61 Input and output connectors s a s sasssa ranana 62 Dize Digitall gone CtoS aie sor A O TAA Wa sae We ee T ANNA 63 522 Analog Connectors aa Ea e eee A oye a BS es 63 Color Da Tsi re ii Serer et eee ek a AA A SAE cus GAR N eg 65 Standard video settings ss suasanana 66 Gainiselection ti e a a ENS Se E a aa EA AG CS a A 67 Working with optical filters 0 0 00 eee 68 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 5 7 5 8 5 9 5 10 5 11 Color temperature oi es ak esse a EEE ee eee es da 69 A A E A NA 69 57 2 Memon POSITIONS ds 22 hese edie end et die ad as eee ae ak de da Be 69 5 7 3 Continuous white balance 0 0 0000 cee 69 5 7 4 Selecting the color temperature 2 0 00 c eee 70 Auto white balance 2 0 00 ccc eee eee e eee 71 Exposure time ias ea see as GAs Gas Gain Bade hak
45. FULL UPDATE FILES PRESS EXP TIME FOR INCREMENTAL UPDATE FILES IS Note Check the software update version When it is not the correct version you can cancel the update procedure by switching off the camcorder When the software package file is corrupt the following message appears ERROR OCCURED WHILE HANDLING NEW PACKAGE PACKAGE IS CORRUPT PRESS SELECT OR EXP TIME TO RESTART CAMERA Try downloading the file again and copy it to the USB stick DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 145 Chapter 14 Maintenance 10 11 12 Press the Select button to do a full update or hold down the Exp Time switch to do an incremental update of the camcorder software An incremental update takes a few minutes and only updates files that are changed A full update may take as long as 2 hours and overwrites all files The number of files to be updated is shown for each choice After selecting the update procedure starts The following progress information is shown on the side panel display you can also monitor progress on the camera status display on top of the camcorder SYSTEM UPDATING TO PACKAGE FILE 1 OF PROGRESS 22 Wait for the update procedure to finish Depending on the package contents and the method of updating this may take up to 2 hours Do not interrupt power or switch off the camcorder during th
46. G first matrix then gamma 129 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu Menu item Values Description Level File Matrix EBU Skin B W RAI Selects preset values for the matrix 3 Scene BBC 1 1 CoolFL Var1 EBU true color matrix Var2 SKIN optimised for skin tone reproduction B W monochrome picture RAI Sony cameras reproduction BBC BBC optimisation 1 1 matrix is off CoolFL optimised for mixed fluorescent and incandescent lighting R gt G 0 99 50 Sets the red green ratio in the color matrix 3 Scene G gt R 0 99 50 Sets the green red ratio in the color matrix 3 Scene R gt B 0 99 50 Sets the red blue ratio in the color matrix 3 Scene B gt R 0 99 50 Sets the blue red ratio in the color matrix 3 Scene G gt B 0 99 50 Sets the green blue ratio in the color matrix 3 Scene B gt G 0 99 50 Sets the blue green ratio in the color matrix 3 Scene Mat Gam order G M gt M G Selects the order of the matrix and gamma S1 Scene functions G M first famma then matrix M G first matrix then gamma Shading Shading On Off Turns white shading compensation on or off 3 Hor Par R 0 99 50 Sets white shading horizontal parameter R 3 Hor Saw R 0 99 50 Sets white shading horizontal sawtooth R 3 Hor Par G 0 99 50 Sets white shading horizontal parameter G 3 Hor Saw G 0 99 50 Sets white shading horizontal sawtooth G 3 Hor Par B 0 99 50 Sets white shading horizontal parameter
47. MC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 11 Video menu adjustments The following video adjustments are accessed via the VIDEO menu e detail enhancement e skin detail e knee highlight compression e matrix color adjustment e gamma Note Many of these controls are for advanced users and require the use of additional measurement equipment for example a waveform monitor a calibrated picture monitor etc for correct adjustment 5 11 1 Detail 5 11 2 Skin Horizontal and vertical detail enhancement increases the perception of image sharpeness by creating contrast rich edges around an object s contour The following menu items are available to control the detail enhancement process Level e Source e Vertical e Coarse fine Level e Level dependency e Noise slicer e Soft detail e Soft detail level e Knee detail Refer to the Video menu contents list in chapter 12 for more details on these controls Note Detail enhancement differs between SD and HD modes detail Use skin detail to change the contour level in a selected color range The detail level within this color range can then be set independently of the rest of the picture Decreasing the detail level of a persons skin color softens only the skin tones But not only skin colors can be selected for example decrease the detail level of a playing field to accentuate the players or increase the skin detail l
48. Pause play Record Mark in Mark out Ext iris Disabled lens RET button Ext signal Playback Assigns a function to the RET button on the 0 Oper lens handgrip zoom control Enabled Disabled Enables or disables the zoom control on top of 0 Oper the camera carrying handle zoom control is only available with digital lens interfaces record switch Enabled Disabled Enables or disables the record switch under 0 Oper the carrying handle ports digital out Normal VF Selects the output signal for the digital output 1 When VF is selected the output signal marker VF is shown on the text overlay analog in CVBS Timecode Selects the signal for the analog BNC input 1 AES Audio Audiosync connector analog out CVBS Timecode Selects the signal for the analog BNC output 1 AES Audio Audiosync connector IEEE 1394 Off Exclusive Both Selects IEEE 1394 interface operation mode 1 Exclusive playback via IEEE 1394 only Off no playback via IEEE 1394 Both normal playback and simultaneous playback via IEEE 1394 genlock lock source None Digital Analog Selects the type of source to which the 1 camera locks date time time HH 0 23 12 Sets real time clock hours 2 MM 0 59 00 Sets real time clock minutes 2 SS 0 59 00 Sets real time clock seconds 2 date MM 1 12 1 Sets month 2 DD 1 31 1 Sets day of the month 2 YY 0 98 8 Sets year last two digits 2 time zone UTC 12 00
49. The REV mechanism may need maintenance Contact your Grass Valley service representative for assistance a CCC gt E E o rJrrkt_ g DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 43 Chapter 3 General set up 3 7 Side panel home screen 3 71 Default style The home screen of the side panel display provides information on audio video and recording parameters as well as information on media and power The title bar is red when the camcorder is recording Timecode or Timecode userbits indicator Compression Media indicator indicator 13 37 Warning icon Media Power information information Video mode Compression information gain clip name information time blk str date exp auto iris version RE video setup Audio Basic audio Basic video Basic system bars settings settings settings The following table shows an overview of the indicators that can be found on the home screen Indicator information Function Timecode Userbits Displays the current timecode or userbits value Timecode indicator Indicates timecode run mode F Free run R Record run Compression indicator Indicates the current video compression JP2K JPEG 2000 MP2 MPEG2I DV25 DV Warning icon z a Touch screen is locked E Media is almost full to Media is full dii Battery level is low e Battery level is critical Power information Displays information about the power system type of power b
50. User s Guide 3922 496 30601 July 2008 v1 15 DMC 1000 Infinity Digital Media Camcorder Declaration of Conformity FCC Class A Statement Copyright Trademarks Website We Grass Valley Nederland B V Kapittelweg 10 4827 HG Breda The Netherlands declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the following standards EN60950 Safety EN55103 1 EMC Emission EN55103 2 EMC Immunity following the provisions of a the Low Voltage directive 2006 95 EC b the EMC directive 2004 108 EC This product generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference Copyright Grass Valley Nederland B V 2008 Copying of this document and giving it to others and the use or communication of the contents thereof are forbidden without express authority Offenders are liable to the payment of damages All rights are reserved in
51. Var Off Sets knee mode 2 Scene Auto automatic Var variable manual Off no knee function Knee type Y NAM Selects knee type 3 Scene Y luminance NAM luminance of highest RGB component Point 0 99 0 Sets the point where the knee gamma curve 3 Scene begins in manual mode Slope 0 99 10 Sets the slope of the knee gamma curve in 3 Scene manual mode Limit 0 99 0 Sets the knee limitation level S1 Scene Desat On Off Turns knee desaturation on or off S1 Scene Desat Ivl 0 99 50 Sets the desaturation level when knee mode S1 Scene is variable and desaturation is on Auto white point 0 99 30 Sets the knee point when knee mode is set to S1 Scene automatic Auto white ref 0 99 30 Sets the auto reference level when knee S1 Scene mode is set to automatic Auto white limit 0 99 50 Sets the auto limitation level when knee mode S1 Scene is set to automatic Skin 2 Skin Off 1 2 1 2 Turns skin detail off or on and selects the 2 Scene memory position State Off On read only indicator 2 128 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu Menu item Values Description Level File View Off On Turns indication of the selected area on or off 2 Level 0 99 15 Sets the skin detail level Levels below 50 2 Scene soften the selected area and levels above 50 add extra detail Gate 1 3 Red lvl 0 99 50 Sets correction level for skin gate
52. a Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 134 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu Menu item Values Description Level File Filter None 150Hz Selects the channel filter Prod AGC profile Noisy Quiet Standard Selects the AGC Automatic Gain Control Prod profile Channel 4 Lvl control AGC AGC Stereo Fixed Selects a recording level control Prod Lev1 Front Level 2 Front Recording lvl 0 99 50 Sets the fixed recording level when fixed Prod control is selected Filter None 150Hz Selects the channel filter Prod AGC profile Noisy Quiet Standard Selects the AGC Automatic Gain Control Prod profile source channel 1 Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a recording source for channel 1 Prod Front1 Front2 MicRear SDI In1 8 AES1 AES2 Mute source channel 2 Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a recording source for channel 2 1 Prod Front1 Front2 MicRear SDI In1 8 AES1 AES2 Mute source channel 3 Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a recording source for channel 3 1 Prod Front1 Front2 MicRear SDI In1 8 AES1 AES2 Mute source channel 4 Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a recording source for channel 4 1 Prod Front1 Front2 MicRear SDI In1 8 AES1 AES2 Mute Outputs Rear 1 Rear Enabled Disabled Enables or disables rear1 and rear2 outputs Prod Rear 1 mode Channel Source Selects mode for the rear1 output Prod Rear 1 source Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a source to be routed to the rear1 Prod Front1 MicRea
53. a line signal to one of the XLR 3 connectors at the back of the camcorder 6 2 3 Digital audio sources To connect an AES digital audio source 1 Connect a digital audio source to the Analog Input BNC connector bottom at the right rear of the camcorder 2 Goto the SYSTEM HARDWARE PORTS menu 3 Tap the ANALOG IN button and use the arrows in the pop up box to select digital audio To connect an embedded SDI digital audio source 1 Connect an SDI video source with embedded audio to the Digital video Input BNC connector second one from the top at the right rear of the camcorder 6 2 4 Wireless microphone optional When the optional wireless microphone receiver kit is installed a wireless microphone channel is available To set up a wireless microphone refer to the instructions delivered with your unit 6 2 5 Gain settings Set the input gain level in the AUDIO INPUTS menu for e the front microphone inputs e the rear microphone inputs e the rear line level inputs and e the optional wireless audio input DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 81 Chapter 6 Audio setup 6 3 Recording audio 6 3 1 Select source To select the source for each of the four recording channels 1 Goto the AUDIO CHANNELS menu 2 Tap one of the SOURCE CH buttons numbered 1 to 4 3 Tap the arrows in the pop up box to select a source for that channel The sources are e Rearl analog audio 1 input e Rear2 analog a
54. able gain in 0 1dB steps 0 gain presets 6dB 3dB Selects gain value for preset 2 3dB 6dB 9dB Selects gain value for preset 2 12dB 15dB 18dB 6dB 9dB 120B Selects gain value for preset 2 15dB 18dB 24dB 9dB 12dB 150B Selects gain value for preset 2 18dB 24dB 30dB 360B 42dB painting range 3dB 6dB Selects painting range 2 gain RGB 0 99 50 Sets gain level R 2 Scene G 0 99 50 Sets gain level G 2 Scene B 0 99 50 Sets gain level B 2 Scene black black RGBM R 0 99 50 Sets black level adjustment R 3 Scene G 0 99 50 Sets black level adjustment G 3 Scene B 0 99 50 Sets black level adjustment B 3 Scene M 0 99 50 Sets black level adjustment Master 2 Scene dynamic black On Off Turns dynamic black on or off 3 Scene auto black On Off Runs auto black procedure 3 Scene black stretch black stretch On Off Turns black stretch on or off Use to enhance 3 Scene image details in the dark parts of the image black contrast Stretch Press Sets contrast to black stretch or black press 3 Scene when black stretch is on black str Ivi 0 99 50 Sets black stretch level when black stretch is 3 Scene on 50 is no stretch gt 50 is black press filter wheels N D filter Clear ND1 4 ND1 16 Selects optical neutral density ND filter This 0 ND1 64 function is also controlled by the filter wheel button Home filterwheels On Off Runs the filt
55. age 66 Assignable buttons User 1 and User 2 Assignable buttons on page 37 White balance selection switch Auto white balance on page 71 Color bar switch Color bar on page 65 Gain selection switch Gain selection on page 67 Operate switch future use Contrast button Viewfinder on page 39 Marker button future use Head memo microphone future use Filter selection switch Working with optical filters on page 68 O Exposure time switch Exposure time on page 73 Auto white balance switch Auto white balance on page 71 Menu rotary control Viewfinder menu on page 58 Menu select button Viewfinder menu on page 58 Audio volume control Recording audio on page 82 Record button Recording on page 95 Power switch Power supply on page 33 Zoom control Assignable buttons on page 37 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 1 Introduction REV PRO CompactFlash Media bay eject button eject button Tally on off Zebra on off Option cover switch status indicator status indicator 2x switch switch switch Crisp Cont Bright CompactFlash Crispening Contrast Brightness card bays 2x control control control REV PRO media bay W y USB Top tally IEEE 1394 conn
56. and wait until the version information at the bottom right corner of the screen changes from to the current software version information This information is shown only when the home screen is set to default in the SYSTEM SIDE PANEL HOME SCREEN menu You can also wait about a minute before proceeding Hold down the Exp Time switch and press the Select button at the same time These buttons can be found at the front of the camcorder The camcorder restarts After a few seconds the following message appears on the side panel display DOWNLOAD MECHANISM ACTIVATED INSERT A USB STICK WITH A PACKAGE OR LICENSE FILE OR DOWNLOAD A PACKAGE OR LICENSE FILE USING FTP THEN PRESS EXP TIME AND SELECT OR PRESS AUTO WHITE TO RESTART CAMERA Plug the USB stick into the connector at the rear of the handgrip or into the USB connector at the right side of the camcorder Wait a few seconds for the camcorder to detect the USB stick Hold down the Exp Time switch and press the Select button to start the update procedure Press the Auto White switch at the front of the camcorder to cancel and restart the camcorder The camcorder searches for available update files A flashing LED on the USB stick indicates that the USB stick is being accessed The following message appears LOOKING FOR PACKAGE OR A LICENSE FILE 144 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15
57. andard 108050 Aspect Ratio J Compression Width x Height 16 9 JPEG2000 75 Mbit s 1920 x 1080 05 11 2007 16 52 48 File 00 00 00 00 00 02 18 04 00 02 18 04 Marks 00 00 00 00 00 02 18 04 00 02 18 04 Tap the BACK button at the bottom to close the properties pop up box 100 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 10 Communications Chapter 10 Communications 10 1 Setting up communication The camcorder has two RJ 45 Ethernet connectors two USB host and one USB device connector and an IEEE 1394 connector IEEE 1394 USB connector connector host Network 2 Network 1 USB B USB A Wall Ethernet Ethernet USB USB RJ 45 RJ 45 connectorB connectorA connector connector device host future use DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 101 Chapter 10 Communications 10 2 USB connection The USB connectors on the top rear panel and right side panel can be used to connect a USB drive or other USB device IS Note Do not plug or unplug these devices while the camcorder is being used for critical play to air activity 10 3 IEEE 1394 connection Connect IEEE 1394 devices to this connector Select the playback method in the SYSTEM HARDWARE PORTS IEEE 1394 to Exclusive Both or Off 10 4 FTP connection An FTP connection can be used to transfer files between the camcorder and
58. ars on or off These four bars at the right side of the image indicate audio levels for channel 1 to 4 Turns time code indicator on or off Selects information that is shown by the bottom left indicator Batt power information Storage media storage left Off indicator is not shown Turns the cadre marker on or off Sets the aspect ratio of the cadre marker Sets the style of the cadre marker Dot dotted lines Shad shaded areas Both dotted lines shaded areas Sets shading style for the cadre marker when cadre marker style is set to Shad or Both Shading transparent area Black black area Turns the centre marker on or off Turns the safe area marker on or off This marks the screen area that represents 80 of the whole viewfinder picture Selects the aspect ratio of the safe area marker Sets the white positive level of the characters 0 low intensity 99 high intensity Sets the black shading level of the characters 0 black 99 no shading Selects the menu display to be permanently on or to disappear after set time Sets the length of time the menu is displayed when the OSD mode is set to Time Turns VF menu overlay on the side panel display on or off oy ORO O Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper Prod Oper Oper Oper Oper Prod Oper Oper Oper Oper Oper EN DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15
59. at acquisition and for straightforward migration from standard definition SD to high definition HD within your workflow The camcorder provides digital imaging for crystal clear quality with advanced 22 bit accurate video processing for image control 1 1 3 IT based recording media The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder is the first camcorder to use off the shelf REV PRO removable disks and professional grade CompactFlash solid state memory as recording and playback media The extremely durable REV PRO removable disks provide the portability and cost effectiveness of videotape with the speed flexibility and ease of use of true nonlinear media such as hard disks Professional grade CompactFlash memory is a readily available solid state technology that delivers the high level of performance needed for demanding professional video applications These cards are small lightweight and extremely durable Professional grade CompactFlash cards currently hold up to 16 GB with sufficient throughput for both SD and HD recording Trends indicate that CompactFlash cards will continue to increase in storage capacity while decreasing in cost making it an excellent open solution for solid state recording Both REV PRO and CompactFlash media offer unprecedented advantages in terms of usability price and performance They offer many benefits for video professionals such as nonlinear random access to video files simultaneous playback while recording and non de
60. ator clip time properties audio bars back button menu button transport buttons The buttons at the bottom of the screen are used as follows Button Use Returns to the thumbnail overview Opens the menu Plays back the clip in reverse Tapping again increases reverse playback speed to the following rates 1x 2x 4x 8x 16x 32x and 64x i Tap to freeze the clip tap again to continue playback of the clip Fast forward Tapping again increases playback speed to the following rates 1x 2x 4x 8x 16x 32x and 64x The audio channels recorded with the clip are played back in the monitor speaker or in the headset connected to the rear jack if this is set up in the audio menu Cee _ A _ oa _ _ _ __ gt JR ey DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 99 Chapter 9 Clip management 9 13 Menu button To look up detailed informatie about a selected clip tap the MENU button REV_ 13 46 29 22 FE JP2K properties load delete format medium e properties show detailed information about the selected clip e load loads the selected clip into the playback monitor e delete delete the selected clip e format medium formats the current media Tap the BACK button at the bottom to close the menu Properties To look up detailed informatie about a clip tap the PROPERTIES button REV_ 13 46 29 22 F JP2K Properties Tue_0286 Clip Type Video St
61. attery or external voltage of the battery or the external power supply and remaining capacity or minutes of the battery depends on battery type E ce ______ _ _ _ ___ ____ ____UL__ AoEAEEE_KA_AAE_E A 44 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 3 General set up Indicator information Function Compression information Displays the selected video compression and bit rate Basic system settings Displays clip name time and date and package version information Basic video settings Displays important video settings video gain color temperature optical filter knee black stretch exposure time auto iris indicator and range extender indicator Basic audio settings Displays audio sources and recording level controls for channel 1 to 4 Audio bars These bars display the audio levels for channels 1 to 4 Video mode information Displays current video standard and recording source Media information Displays the selected recording media REV CF1 CF2 or EXT and remaining recording time on the media Media indicator Indicates the selected recording media REV CF1 CF2 or EXT You can set an alternative screen as the default home screen in the SYSTEM SIDEPANEL HOME SCREEN menu The day and night screens show less information than the default home screen but use clearer and larger indicators The day screen is the inverted white background version of the night screen
62. ce IN Caution Failure to attach the camcorder to the adapter plate correctly will result in an unsecured camcorder Ensure that the rear stud is engaged and that the camcorder clicks into place Remove the camcorder from the tripod as follows 1 Press the red locking lever against the release handle and hold 2 Ensure that you have a firm hold of the camcorder 3 Pull the release handle forward 4 Move the camcorder backwards and up The camcorder is now free of the tripod adapter plate 30 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 2 Attaching parts 2 10 Anchoring the camcorder Your camcorder is equipped with a security slot anchoring point to fit an anti theft device These devices normally consist of a plastic coated steel cable with a lock 1 Attach one end of the anti theft device to a securely anchored fixture 2 Insert the other end in the opening in the camcorder and lock with the supplied key DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 31 Chapter 2 Attaching parts 32 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 3 General set up Chapter 3 General set up 3 1 Power supply Attach lens viewfinder microphone and any other accessories to the camcorder before switching on The camcorder can be powered by a battery pack or an external power supply 3 1 1 Battery supply Connect a fully charged battery
63. ct take back program for recycle or disposal of end of life products Our program meets the requirements of the European Union s WEEE Directive and in the United States the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency individual state agencies or local agencies Grass Valley s end of life product take back program assures proper disposal by use of Best Available Technology This program accepts any Grass Valley branded equipment Upon request a Certificate of Recycling or a Certificate of Destruction depending on the ultimate disposition of the product can be sent to the requester Grass Valley will be responsible for all costs associated with recycling and disposal including freight however you are responsible for the removal of the equipment from your facility and packing the equipment ready for pickup For further information on the Grass Valley product take back system please contact Grass Valley at 800 80 80 20 20 or 33 1 48 25 20 20 from most other countries In the US and Canada please call 800 547 8949 or 530 478 4148 Ask to be connected to the EH amp S Department In addition information concerning the program can be found at www thomsongrassvalley com environment Software licenses for this product The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder incorporates software code that is licensed under the GNU General Public License GPL and the GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL Under these licenses customers
64. d 0 Prod the ATC Ancillary Time Code into the HD video signal play mode Regenerated From file Sets the playback mode of the timecode 0 Prod generator new timecode hrs 0 24 0 Sets value for hours 0 Prod min 0 59 0 Sets value for minutes 0 Prod sec 0 59 0 Sets value for seconds 0 Prod frms 0 29 0 Sets value for frames 0 Prod recbuff preferred media Not Active Order of preferred media when the camcorder 0 Prod switches media during recording metadata storyfile lt no story gt lt list of story Selects story file name used in the system 0 file names gt 12 4 System menu Menu item Values Description Level File hardware viewfinder VF monitoring Y R G B xG Selects type of signal to view in viewfinder 2 Oper detail DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 120 Y luminance signal R G B red green or blue channel xG inverted green channel Chapter 12 Side panel menu Menu item Values Description Level File VF detail On Off Turns detail for viewfinder signal on or off 2 Oper VF detail Ivl 0 99 50 Sets detail level for viewfinder signal 2 Oper lens autoiris autoiris On Off Turns auto iris on or off 3 Oper peak average 0 99 78 Sets the balance between peak and average 3 Oper video level setpoint 0 99 20 Sets auto iris exposure level 3 Oper autoiris const 3 iris gain 5 10 5 Sets auto iris response speed Lower values 3 Oper give slo
65. d use the arrows in the pop up to enter the time zone offset DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 49 Chapter 3 General set up 3 13 Genlock To genlock the output signal of the camcorder to an external source set the lock source item in the SYSTEM HARDWARE GENLOCK menu There are three options None Analog and Digital e When set to None the camcorder uses the internally generated clock e When set to Analog the camcorder uses a CVBS or LTC signal applied to the Analog In connector at the rearright of the camcorder The reference source supplied must match the type of input signal selected in the SYSTEM HARDWARE PORTS ANALOG INPUT menu For example if you apply a CVBS signal then CVBS must be selected as the analog input signal if you apply a LTC signal then LTC must be selected e When set to Digital the camcorder uses an SDI signal applied to the Digital In connector at the rearright of the camcorder IS Note For the camcorder to genlock correctly the reference source must match the temporal frequency mode of the camcorder If they do not match the camcorder reverts automatically to the internal clock 50 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 4 Menu navigation Chapter 4 Menu navigation 4 1 Menu navigation This section describes the structure of the control system built around the viewfinder menu and the side panel menu lt explains how to set up the camco
66. der User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 12 Side panel menu Menu item Values Description Level File B 0 99 50 Sets the white shading hor sawtooth B 3 hor par RGB R 0 99 0 Sets the white shading hor parameter R 3 G 0 99 0 Sets the white shading hor parameter G 3 B 0 99 0 Sets the white shading hor parameter B 3 ver saw RGB R 0 99 50 Sets the white shading vert sawtooth R 3 G 0 99 50 Sets the white shading vert sawtooth G 3 B 0 99 50 Sets the white shading vert sawtooth B 3 ver par RGB R 0 99 0 Sets the white shading vert parameter R 3 G 0 99 0 Sets the white shading vert parameter G 3 B 0 99 0 Sets the white shading vert parameter B 3 color bar On Off Turns color bar on or off 0 sawtooth On Off Turns sawtooth on or off 3 saturation 0 99 50 Sets color saturation level 0 CVBS chroma On Off Turns chroma component in CVBS output 0 signal on or off detail detail detail On Off Turns detail enhancement on or off 3 Scene source Y R G R G Selects the source to be used for detail 3 Scene generation coarse fine 0 99 50 Sets the coarseness of the detail 3 Scene enhancement 0 very fine vertical 0 99 SD 50 HD 25 Sets the level of the vertical component in the 3 Scene detail signal Note SD HD default values are different level 0 99 SD 25 HD 50 Sets detail enhancement level Note SD HD 3 Scene default valu
67. e line e mic e mic 48 V phantom power Digital SDI audio Eight channels of embedded SDI inputs inputs SDI1 to SDI8 Digital SDI audio input Digital AES audio Two channel digital audio input compliant with the inputs AES1 and AES EBU protocol AES2 Digital AES audio input Wireless microphone inputs Wrx1 Wireless microphone input Requires the installation of a wireless receiver unit optional Refer to Section 11 2 on page 105 for detailed pin layouts for several audio connectors 80 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 6 Audio setup 6 2 1 Front microphone Connect a microphone to the XLR 3 or XLR 5 connector at the front of the camcorder The front microphone connector accepts either a mono microphone or a stereo microphone using the optional DMC1180 00 stereo front microphone connector kit 6 2 2 Rear line or microphone inputs There are two XLR 3 connectors at the back of the camcorder To connect a microphone to these sockets 1 Set the switch under the socket to 48V left position for microphones that need external phantom power otherwise set it to Mic middle position 2 Connect a microphone to one of the XLR 3 connectors at the back of the camcorder The two XLR 3 connectors at the back can also be used for line level audio inputs To connect a line level input 1 Set the switch under the socket to line right position 2 Connect
68. e made punchier or more saturated and others can be made more pastel or de saturated to create a special look Matrix adjustments allow the color gamut of the camcorder to be matched to that of other camcorders even from different manufacturers Any changes should be made under controlled conditions The only way to accurately see these changes is to adjust the matrix settings when the camcorder is connected to a vectorscope and an evaluation monitor 5 11 6 Color saturation The color saturation of the video signal can be adjusted in the VIDEO COLOR SATURATION menu Higher values give more saturation lower values give less saturation SE gt E gt __ _ _ _ gt gt gt gt gt _ __ _ _ _ EEEE EE_ a E 78 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 6 Audio setup Chapter 6 Audio setup 6 1 Introduction Audio signals from various sources can be recorded onto four audio recording channels These channels are identified in the menus as e chl e ch2 e h3 e ch4 The sources used for recording can be e the front microphone e the line or mic inputs at the rear of the camcorder AES digital audio signals applied to the BNC input at the right rear of the camcorder e one of eight embedded SDI audio channels or e an optional wireless microphone receiver Audio signals are output e onthe rear 5 pin XLR audio output connector e as embedded channels in the SDI ou
69. e signal in the more this automatic circuit tries to compress the signal and compensate for overexposure of the highlights The manual mode allows specific adjustment in the highlight region of the image e The point M item adjusts the level between 70 and 100 at which the knee circuitry starts to compress highlights in the manual mode The higher the number the higher this level is e The slope M item adjusts the slope of the knee curve in manual mode Higher numbers lower the slope giving more detail in highlight information A desaturation control defines the point at which the output is colorless in the compressed highlight areas 5 114 Gamma To compensate for the non linear response of display devices a gamma correction is introduced into the video signal The gamma correction adjusts the tonal response of the characteristic curve The choices in the VIDEO LEVELS GAMMA menu are Nominal Low and Pre This selection determines how mid range tonal values are reproduced The camcorder reproduces more tonal graduations less picture contrast in Nom than in Low Gamma control e Nom position 76 gamma 0 45 default e Low position 50 gamma 0 65 e Pre position 0 100 lets you adjust the slope manually M R G B Master gamma adjusts the slope of the characteristic curve using the range O to100 When set to the default 76 it is equivalent to Nom a slope of 0 45 and when set to 50 it is equivalent to Low
70. e supplied voltage level is at least 10 7 VDC A N Caution Only connect an external battery pack for example a battery belt to the DC input connector when the battery pack is protected against reverse current DC output connector The DC output connector provides a supply voltage of 12 VDC typical supplied by the battery or by the DC input connector An automatic circuit limits the current that can be supplied from this connector to 1 0 A 34 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 3 General set up 3 1 3 Power switch Switch on Set the camera power switch of the camera to the on position O Allow some time for the camcorder to become fully operational Switch off To switch off the camera set the power switch of the camera to the position Allow a few seconds for the camcorder to shut down The camcorder may continue to write information to the recording media During this time the blue light of the camcorder Status Display flashes Wait until this process is completely finished before removing or disconnecting the power source Power switch DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 35 Chapter 3 General set up 3 2 Opening the side panel display Use the side panel display to configure the camcorder and to view video or camera status To open and position the display 1 Push back the latch 2 Swing out the panel so that it is perpendicular to the camcorder
71. e ted ein ets 73 Contrast buttons se iia Fae ates Cael ei ei bee eh ae a ee 74 Video menu adjustments 0 000 cee eee 75 DANDO PI aS 75 5 112 SkKIMGASt al ca siete A RR 75 A TA A 77 DEA GaMMa aa A 2 PE RN RAN 77 ESA E A nn Anes Stas ERE AER da A 78 5 1 1 6 ColorSaturations ate sca et ate et iach ae aa he fe leh ala eA ok aig Gk a 78 Chapter 6 Audio setup 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 INtFODUCTION iia AA a eee take ed 79 INPUTS is ee ce ba bake ae oad eae PS ek ee ee ee ee Ee See a Y 80 6 2 1 JFront mIicrophone ai cules de Aedes hates a erate aa ER ee ee 81 6 2 2 Rear line or microphone inputs 0 0000 e eee 81 6 2 3 Digltallaudio SQUICOS i praes oem ena ated eels ativan ek haces da oa eh 81 6 2 4 Wireless microphone optional 0 00002 cee cee ee 81 6 2 5 LGAN Settings A os be oe eel ee eee eta eM aos ee eee ee es E 81 Recording audio 0 0 cece teen ee 82 6 35 Select SOU aaa aa lala atte wakes ale 82 6 3 2 Set recording levels oca a Sa 82 Audio Monitoring bc Bones A Ata p 84 OUTPUTS ici ee a a pds p A 85 General audio settingS oooocooocoror tte 86 Chapter 7 Recording setup 7 1 Main format settingS 0 00 ccc eee 87 7 1 1 Recording from external inputs 2 2 0 0 00000000 eee 88 7 2 Timecode settings 0 00 tte 89 7 3 Recording buffer 0 cee eee 89 74 Recording Medid aii la aa Lane labeled hee ira ad 89 HAL CompactFlas
72. e update procedure IS Note During the update process the blue backlight of the camera continues to flash 13 14 After the update procedure is finished the following message is shown SYSTEM UPDATE COMPLETE TOTAL NUMBER OF FILES NUMBER OF FILES FAILED 0 NUMBER OF FILES SKIPPED 0 PRESS SELECT OR EXP TIME TO RESTART CAMERA Switch off the camcorder or press the Select button or hold down the Exp Time switch to restart the camcorder After restarting the camcorder is ready for use with the updated software IS Note Depending on the contents of the software package it may be necessary to carry out a black calibration after updating the software If this is the case it is indicated on the display Refer to Black calibration on page 149 for more information about the black calibration procedure IS Note After restarting make sure to check your xposure settings These may have changed due to operation of the Exp Time switch during the update procedure 146 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 14 Maintenance 14 2 Updating the license 14 2 1 Preparation Some optional camcorder features need to be activated by updating the camcorder s internal license The license update has the form of an XML file can be obtained from your Grass Valley representative Prepare the following before updating the license
73. ector light connector Rear tally light Rear tally light Digital output Digital input Analog output Gr Analog input Viewfinder Microphone Lens connector connector connector O Headset Headset DC out _ A output microphone connector e a y i enma Velo te oo DC in Audio Audio Audio out Ethernet 2 Ethernet 1 USB B device USB A host connector input 1 input 2 connector connector connector connector connector future use ee ees sss eee a es ee ee ee SS 18 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 1 Introduction Control name Media bay cover switch Paragraph reference Recording media on page 89 REV PRO eject button status indicator Recording media on page 89 CompactFlash eject button status indicator Recording media on page 89 CompactFlash card bays Recording media on page 89 REV PRO media bay Recording media on page 89 O Tally on off switch Lights and indicators on page 47 Zebra on off switch Viewfinder on page 39 Option switch Viewfinder on page 39 Brightness control Contrast button Contrast button on page 74 Crispening control Viewfinder on page 39 L Vi Vi Viewfinder on page 39 C Vi Vi Viewfinder 2 inch on page 22
74. ens to the camcorder as follows A N Caution Do not attach a lens weighing more than 5 kg 11 Ibs to the camcorder without a support 1 Ensure that the lens locking ring is in the unlocked position turned counterclockwise as seen from camcorder front 2 Remove dust protection cap 3 Hold the lens so that the positioning pin aligns with the notch of the lens mount Fit the lens into the lens mount and hold it in place 4 Turn the lens locking ring clockwise to lock the lens in place 5 Connect the lens cable to the lens connector at the right side of the camcorder 6 Place the lens cable into the bottom clip at the front of the camcorder and the clip located at the side DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 21 Chapter 2 Attaching parts When a new lens is fitted to the camcorder it may be necessary to carry out some adjustments to optimize its use for example back focus or shading For more information about these adjustments refer to the lens manufacturer s documentation IS Note Always mount the dust protection cap when the lens is not attached to the camcorder 2 2 Viewfinder 2 inch 2 2 1 Mounting the viewfinder 1 Loosen the locking ring at front of the camcorder handle As seen from camcorder rear turning the locking ring counterclockwise loosens it 2 Push down retaining stud and slide the viewfinder onto the support bracket 3 Tighten the
75. er interface for Audio setup and metering Video setup and monitoring Recording setup and metadata Clip management Detailed camera configuration DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 3 Infinity type numbers Unit Type number Infinity Digital Media Camcorder DMC 1000 10 2 inch HDTV CRT viewfinder DMC 1100 Standard front microphone kit AJ MC700 Options MPEG2 HD SD board DMC 1120 Stereo front microphone connector kit DMC 1180 Accessories Wireless Local Control Panel application LCP 400 Operational Control Panel OCP 400 10 Wide angle eyepiece for 2 inch viewfinder LDK 5390 External power supply 100 W LDK 5901 Camera carrying bag LDK 5020 60 Universal transport case LDK 5020 05 Tripod adapter plate LDK 5031 10 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 15 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 4 Quick reference The illustrations on the following pages show the location and name of the controls on the camcorder The table lists the controls and references the location in the manual where more information can be found a 1 gt Backlight display Camera status button display TCG 00 20 48 06 Fy E Ne A Exposure time Auto white switch balance switch Rec O Select O Kaio evol O j J Record Audio volume Menu button control Menu rotary select button control
76. er2 Stores current operator settings to the 2 selected operator file security user level usr lvl 0 3 usr Ivl 3 Sets the user level for the viewfinder menu 0 and the side panel menu DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 123 Chapter 12 Side panel menu 124 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu 13 1 VF menu Menu item Values Description Level File Monitoring Detail Detail Level Focus assist Zebra Zebra Mode Level Contrast Indicators Zoom Focus Y R G B xG On gt Off 0 99 50 On gt Off On Off Level Band 0 117 90 0 99 15 On gt Off On gt Off Selects type of signal to view in viewfinder Y luminance signal R G B red green or blue channel xG inverted green channel Turns detail for viewfinder signal on or off Sets detail level for viewfinder signal Adds a crawling effect in the focused areas in the viewfinder to assist focussing Turns zebra indication on or off Zebra is a diagonal line pattern that indicates that the area affected has risen above a predetermined level of the full scale video exposure value Selects zebra mode Level zebra indication appears in areas are brighter than the set level Band zebra indication appears in a 2 5 band around the set level Sets the exposure level
77. erwheel home positioning Allow 0 exposure 114 a few seconds for the filterwheel to adjust DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 12 Side panel menu Menu item Values Description Level File exposure Nom 50Hz 60Hz Selects exposure time This function is also 0 1 200 1 500 1 1000 controlled by the exposure time switch at the 1 2000 Var front of the camcorder lighting 10 10 0 Sets the exposure correction to synchronise 1 Scene with lighting frequency when exposure mode is 50 Hz or 60 Hz var exp time 50 Hz 3270 Hz 50 Hz Sets the exposure time in 0 5 Hz steps when 1 Scene 60 Hz 3280 Hz 60 Hz exposure mode is Var you can also use the exposure button at the front of the camera flare flare On Off Turns the lens flare compensation on or off 3 Lens flare RGB R 0 99 10 Sets the lens flare compensation level R 3 Lens G 0 99 15 Sets the lens flare compensation level G 3 Lens B 0 99 25 Sets the lens flare compensation level B 3 Lens knee knee Off Auto Var Sets knee mode 2 Scene Off no knee function Auto automatic Var variable knee source Y NAM Selects knee type 3 Scene Y luminance NAM luminance of highest RGB component desaturation On Off Turns knee desaturation on or off S1 Scene white clipper On Off Turns white clipper on or off Use this function 3 Scene to limit highlight levels in the video signal
78. es errors and warnings Output signal marker Marks the output signal as the viewfinder signal This indicator is only shown when the digital output is set to VF Optical filter indicator Indicates the selected optical filter Buffer indicator Indicates the level of the recording buffer There are 20 segments each segment represents 5 of the full buffer capacity Power media indicator This indicator can be set to display information about the current media or about the camcorder s power system Select the indicator in the VE INDICATOR SELECTABLE menu Storage Displays the remaining recording time on the current media Batt Displays the supplied voltage of the battery or the external power supply Timecode This indicator displays the timecode Enabling or disabling indicators The indicators on the viewfinder on screen display can be enabled or disabled in the VF INDICATORS submenu of the viewfinder menu A ce _______ _ _ __ E E _E AA 42 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 3 General set up 3 6 Messages The messages that appear in the viewfinder are explained in the following table Message Description Possible action s Media not present Selected storage media is not present or cannot be accessed Insert media or change the media selection Battery low Battery capacity is low Be prepared to change or recharge bat
79. es are different noise slicer 0 99 25 Sets the level of the noise slicer S1 Scene level depend 0 99 40 Sets the dependency level for the noise slicer S1 Scene soft detail soft detail On Off Turns soft detail on or off This function 2 Scene reduces the amount of detail added for large transitions soft level 0 99 30 Sets the upper limit level of detail 2 Scene enhancement for soft detail knee detail Off 1 2 3 4 Selects a level of detail enhancement for the 3 Scene compressed signal above the knee skin detail skin detail Off 1 2 1 2 Turns skin detail off or on and selects the 2 Scene DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 memory position 117 Chapter 12 Side panel menu Menu item Values Description Level File autoskin Off gt On gt Win gt Off Shows current status of the auto skin detail 2 procedure skin width width 1 RB R 0 99 50 Hue width for skin gate 1 R 2 Scene B 0 99 50 Hue width for skin gate 1 B 2 Scene width 2 RB R 0 99 50 Hue width for skin gate 2 R 2 Scene B 0 99 50 Hue width for skin gate 2 B 2 Scene location XY read only 2 skin level 0 99 14 Sets skin contour level 2 Scene skin view Off On Turns skin view mode on or off 2 skin color color 1 RB R 0 99 50 Color tone for skin gate 1 R 2 Scene B 0 99 50 Color tone for skin gate 1 B 2 Scene color 2 RB R 0 99 50 Color tone for skin gate 2 R 2 Scene B
80. evel to accentuate a rough surface _ _ o gt 7xh_o_z_ E OCQ_QREORE0_Q a 0Q____EQRO OE OQOREROQ 9QJJ _II __ _ Q lt gt ______ _QQz_ gt _ gt gt gt gt _ gt __ ________________ eT DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 75 Chapter 5 Video setup Two skin contour ranges can be independently defined both can be used at the same time The color range to which the skin contour level is applied can be selected automatically or manually Automatically selecting the skin area To automatically sample a color range run the Auto skin detail procedure as follows 1 Inthe VIDEO DETAIL SKIN DETAIL menu select the memory position skin 1 or 2 not 1 2 2 Select the VIDEO DETAIL SKIN DETAIL AUTO Item 3 Point the two small white boxes that appear in the centre of the picture at the color range you wish to sample 4 Select the VIDEO DETAIL SKIN DETAIL AUTO item again to start the measurement procedure Auto iris is switched on The process running message appears in the viewfinder When the process is completed within a few seconds the OK message appears in the viewfinder 5 Adjust the skin contour level with the VIDEO DETAIL SKIN DETAIL LEVEL menu Decrease the value below 50 to soften the selected area Increase the value above 50 to add extra contour Repeat the steps for the other skin memory position if required To outline the selected area set the
81. fixed il Prod control is selected ch4 AGC profile Noisy Quiet Standard Selects the AGC Automatic Gain Control 1 Prod profile source ch1 Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a recording source for channel 1 1 Prod Front1 Front2 MicRear MicHead AES1 AES2 SDI In1 8 Mute source ch2 Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a recording source for channel 2 1 Prod Front1 Front2 MicRear MicHead AES1 AES2 SDI In1 8 Mute source ch3 Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a recording source for channel 3 1 Prod Front1 Front2 MicRear MicHead AES1 AES2 SDI In1 8 Mute source ch4 Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a recording source for channel 4 1 Prod Front1 Front2 MicRear MicHead AES1 AES2 SDI In1 8 Mute monitoring hdph mode left Channel Source Selects channel source mode for the 1 Oper headphones left channel input hdph source left Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a source to be routed to the 1 Oper Front1 Front2 MicRear headphones left channel when input mode is SDI In1 8 AES1 AES2 source hdph channel left Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or channel mix to be routed 1 Oper Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 to the headphones left channel when input Ch3 4 mode is channel speaker mode Hdph L R Hdph L Selects channel source mode for the speaker 1 Oper Hdph R input hdph mode right Channel Source Selects channel source mode for the 1 Oper headphones right channel input hdph source right Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a source to be routed to t
82. g a picture 8 1 1 Viewfinder 1 To set up the viewfinder refer to Viewfinder on page 39 2 Aim the camcorder at the subject and use the viewfinder to monitor the picture Ifyou press the live button below the side panel display the live picture is also displayed on the display 8 1 2 Recall standard video values You may wish to recall the standard video values if you want to ensure that the camcorder video parameters are not set to unusual values gt Press the Std Recall button on the left side of the camcorder and hold it for a few seconds 8 1 3 Exposure Iris Select either the automatic A or manual M iris mode on the lens In manual mode the iris can be controlled by turning the iris ring on the lens In automatic mode there are two auto iris modes available in the camcorder Auto iris the light levels are automatically adjusted you can still set gain and exposure speed Extended auto iris The extended auto iris function automatically controls iris and gain to suit the lighting conditions Monitoring exposure Set the zebra switch on viewfinder to On to indicate high exposure levels with a striped pattern DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 93 Chapter 8 Shooting Optical filter Use the optical neutral density ND filters to reduce the incoming light and so control the depth of field or exposure levels Gain For low light or high light conditions use the ga
83. grading archival storage 1 1 4 On board selectable compression Infinity Series products provide you a choice of compression schemes and bit rates giving you the option to select what is best for your workflow today and for the future The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder supports DV JPEG2000 and MPEG 2 optional compression assignable via the camcorder s user interface The DV codec is 25 Mb s 4 2 0 PAL or 4 1 1 NTSC making it ideal for immediate use in your workflow today JPEG2000 is a next generation compression scheme that can be used for both SD and HD acquisition It provides high efficiency compression 10 bit 4 2 2 encoding high image quality and no blocking artifacts and is fully scalable Industry standard MPEG 2 compression is available as an option and can be used for a variety of HD compression profiles 1 1 5 Ultimate connectivity The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder connects using both traditional and IT interfaces Traditional inputs and outputs include BNC connectors for HD SDI CVBS Time Code AES digital audio and XLRs for analog audio The camcorder comes with three USB 2 0 connectors two hosts and one device one IEEE 1394 connector and a HDMI display connector It can also connect to an external storage device such as a hard drive or flash memory stick via USB or IEEE 1394 The Gigabit Ethernet port provides access to Ethernet networks EeE L_ EL _ gt _ gt EEEE E _ SS 12 DMC 1000 Digita
84. h Cards e ae 90 Chapter 8 Shooting 8 1 Getting a picture 225 ocho nes eee gee eee ee de eee eed eee ee ee eee etme a 93 A A O Ne ee ee Oe 93 8 1 2 Recall standard video values 0 0 0 eee eee 93 Bi 9r Ce EXPOS UNG rta las aa NS 93 8 4 MdesoradjustmentS iio La it a Ges A wn alin Oe ey 94 8 1 5 Audio adjustments 0 0 0 0 eee eens 94 8 16 CFrame andi tOCus e nister eB deadlier A a a ee a e ait ph eae hy 94 6 2 RecOrdinG ia c die eee ea en hie EES Ree tee MEAS 95 B 271 Starr cord ic ak da hs hae ot on e ee de Aa La o adn e 95 B22 STOP EAS A A O O 95 8 37 QUICK TEVIEW Ss tetas A A A ANO a 96 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 5 Chapter 9 Clip management 9 VIeWINO ClpPS lc e A a See Se ee aes sare eA Bad 97 SA TUMBA OVENI Wi di a A oh boda ead te 97 91 27 Playpack sv cta e A AA ae et OED E 99 9 13 Menu D ttON sit daai ii a A ee ee E 100 Chapter 10 Communications 10 1 Setting up communication ssassn cee 101 10 2 USBconnection nirai renino anie a iraa aaia a 102 10 3 IEEE 1394 connection ses ee dee hel ae ae aly a dadea Medes Sot eae eee ee 102 10 4 FIP connection lero eee apn ipia daa ie oe ON We ee ee ee i 102 Chapter 11 Specifications 11 1 Specifications for DMC 1000 0 2c eee 103 TEZ CONNEClOIS sacks oe eroe ra enr A Races A Wee ea Oe 105 11 3 DIMENSION Suso sarees a a abe Ged ae lad See taa ae 107 Chapter 12 Side panel menu 12 1
85. h the controls that you have selected at the left rear or front of the camcorder Use the audio bars on the home screen of the side panel display to adjust the recording level for each channel The audio bars are also shown on the camera status display and in the viewfinder IS Note When the audio input signal is too high the message lt INPUT gt OVERLOAD appears in the viewfinder Decrease the level or gain of the indicated input Ln _ _ o_o _ __o uE DE E RO3ORO OE____E E _ _ a A DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 83 Chapter 6 Audio setup 6 4 Audio monitoring The camcorder has a built in monitor speaker on the left side panel You can monitor the live audio on this speaker Alternatively plug a headphone into the 6 3 mm Jack at the rear of the camcorder to monitor the audio Adjust the volume of the speaker or the headphone with the monitoring volume control To select an audio source to monitor with the headphones 1 Goto the AUDIO MONITORING menu 2 Tap the HDPH MODE LEFT of HDPH MODE RIGHT button and use the arrows in the pop up box to select Source or Channel mode 3 Tap the HDPH SOURCE LEFT or HDPH CHANNEL LEFT buttons to select the recording channel or input source to monitor on the left headphone speaker 4 Tap the HDPH SOURCE RIGHT of HDPH CHANNEL RIGHT buttons to select the recording channel or input source to monitor on the rig
86. hapter 5 Video setup 5 7 Color temperature For true color reproduction you must compensate for the ambient lighting conditions by selecting a color temperature value 5 7 1 Presets Four presets 3 2K 4 7K 5 6K and 7 5K for reference color temperatures are available 3200K 3 2K for tungsten light indoor 4700K 4 7K for mixed lighting tungsten and daylight 5600K 5 6K for HMI daylight lighting or outdoors clear sky with full sun 7500K 75K for outdoors shaded conditions 5 72 Memory positions Three memory positions FL50 FL60 AW1 and AW2 are available to store the results of the auto white measurement process The memory positions are filled with measured values using the automatic white balance switch at the front of the camcorder The FL50 FL60 position is recommended for shooting with fluorescent light The three memory positions are e FL50 FL60 combined memory position for fluorescent light sources FL50 is for 50Hz fluorescent light sources the color matrix is automatically set to CoolFL and exposure to 50Hz FL60 is for 60Hz fluorescent light sources the color matrix is automatically set to CoolFL and exposure to 60Hz e AW1 memory position 1 e AW2 memory position 2 IS Note The measured values for FL50 and FL60 are stored in a single memory position When a new value is stored the old value is deleted 5 73 Continuous white balance A continuous automatic wh
87. he 1 Oper Front1 Front2 MicRear headphones right channel when input mode is SDI In1 8 AES1 AES2 source hdph channel right Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or channel mix to be routed 1 Oper Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 to the headphones right channel when input Ch3 4 mode is channel speaker mute On Off Mutes speaker signal audio off 1 Oper outputs rear rear Enabled Disabled Enables or disables the rear1 and rear2 1 Prod outputs Set to disable for power saving rear 1 mode Channel Source Selects channel source mode for the rear1 1 Prod DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 110 output Chapter 12 Side panel menu Menu item Values Description Level File rear 1 source Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a source to be routed to the rear1 1 Prod Front1 Front2 MicRear output when input mode is source SDI In1 8 AES1 AES2 rear 1 channel Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or channel mix to be routed 1 Prod Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 to the rear1 output when input mode is Ch3 4 channel rear 2 mode Channel Source Selects channel source mode for the rear2 1 Prod output rear 2 source Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a source to be routed to the rear2 1 Prod Front1 Front2 MicRear output when input mode is source SDI In1 8 AES1 AES2 rear 2 channel Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or channel mix to be routed 1 Prod Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 to the rear2 output
88. he SYSTEM menu at the last position of the cursor To prevent confusion the next time you enter the SYSTEM menu you may want to always leave the menu by returning to the MAIN menu TOP and selecting MENU OFF 4 4 5 Making changes To find out where you have to go to change a function consult the appendix to discover under which menu group or sub group the function you want to change is located If the cursor points to an item and there are no double arrows to indicate a sub menu then the item pointed to has a value The value can be a toggle value only two values alist value more than two values an analogue value variable from 00 to 99 unavailable If the value is unavailable it cannot be changed This is indicated by three dashes This can occur for example when a function is switched off The analogue values associated with that function are then unavailable If there are only two values associated with the function then pressing the Select button toggles between these two values If a value is displayed next to a function that is one of several possible values then pressing the Select button places the cursor in a list menu indicating the value currently selected Use the Rotary control to point to a new value Press the Select button to return the cursor to the function list If an analogue value is displayed next to a function name then pressing the Select button places the cursor in f
89. he auto white 0 balance procedure autowhite speed 0 38 4 Sets auto auto speed for auto white balance 1 procedure autowhite gain 0 38 10 Sets auto white gain for auto white balance 1 procedure matrix matrix Ebu Skin B W RAI BBC Selects preset values for the matrix 3 Scene 1 1 CoolFL Var1 Var2 Ebu true color matrix Skin optimised for skin tone reproduction B W monochrome picture RAI Sony cameras reproduction BBC BBC optimisation 1 1 matrix is off CoolFL optimised for mixed fluorescent and incandescent lighting sequence G M M G Selects the order of the matrix and gamma S1 functions G M first gamma correction then matrix M G first matrix then gamma correction G gt R B gt R G gt R 0 99 50 Sets the green red ratio in the color matrix 3 Scene B gt R 0 99 50 Sets the blue red ratio in the color matrix 3 Scene R gt G B gt G R gt G 0 99 50 Sets the red green ratio in the color matrix 3 Scene B gt G 0 99 50 Sets the blue green ratio in the color matrix 3 Scene R gt B G gt B R gt B 0 99 50 Sets the red blue ratio in the color matrix 3 Scene G gt B 0 99 50 Sets the green blue ratio in the color matrix 3 Scene shading white shading On Off Turns the white shading compensation onor 3 off hor saw RGB R 0 99 50 Sets the white shading hor sawtooth R 3 G 0 99 50 Sets the white shading hor sawtooth G 3 116 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcor
90. he viewfinder shows the degree to which the lens has been zoomed out or in ranging from O wide angle to 99 tele It shows 50 if the lens does not support this feature 38 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 3 General set up 3 5 Viewfinder 3 5 1 Viewfinder set up Set up the viewfinder according to your own preferences adjust viewing parameters select markers message boxes and on screen display times These parameters are set in the VF submenu of the viewfinder menu You can turn on the color bars to help setting up the viewfinder Tally on off Zebra on off Option switch switch switch a SSN Ss Zebra A e On a On Dioptre adjustment ring Crispening Contrast Brightness control adjustment adjustment Viewfinder picture settings Adjust the Brightness and Contrast controls according to your preferences If you wish use the Crispening peaking control to adjust the sharpness of the viewfinder picture Reduce crispening when the gain is set to higher levels The dioptre of the viewfinder can be adjusted to suit your eyesight by turning the Dioptre ring Exposure indication Switch on the Zebra function so that the viewfinder displays a zebra pattern in areas where high video levels occur This diagonal line pattern indicates that the area affected is higher than the predetermined level of the full scale video exposure value Go to the VF ZEBRA in the viewfinder menu to set the video leve
91. her soft objects The screen is sensitive to a single pressure location only so only one touch surface control can be adjusted at a time A N Caution Do not apply any sharp or rigid object no pens or pencils to the surface of the touch screen Use arrows of the navigation button to move around items on the touch screen Push the center of the button to activate the item Navigation button Side panel push buttons 52 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 4 Menu navigation The push buttons below the display have the following functions Button IN Name Cam Menu Function Switches the side panel display between camera view and menu clip Home In the side panel menu switches to the home screen In the clip manager switches to the thumbnail overview Lock Push to lock the touch screen push again to unlock User In the side panel menu user programmable shortcut button Push to directly accesss the menu of your choice the metadata menu is the default value to program select a menu and hold the button for 2 seconds In the clip manager displays the thumbnail properties Backlight Turns the backlight on or off DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 53 Chapter 4 Menu navigation 4 3 Side panel menu 4 3 1 Home screen When you open the side panel display you see the home screen that shows the m
92. ht headphone speaker To select an audio source to monitor on the speaker 1 Goto the AUDIO MONITORING menu 2 Tap the SPEAKER MODE button and use the arrows in the pop up box to select one of the headphone follow modes nO t0 Que POLE Monitoring Built in Headphones volume control speaker output 84 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 6 Audio setup 6 5 Outputs Location Connector Function SDI embedded Eight embedded SDI outputs compliant with SMPTE SDI embedded audio output 272 M A and SMPTE 299M protocols audio output Digital AES audio Two channel digital audio compliant with the AES output AES1 and EBU protocol AES2 G Digital AES audio output amp Analog audio This XLR 5 socket supplies two balanced audio output Rear1 and output signals at line level Rear2 Analog audio output 1 2 Rear outputs An 5 pin XLR audio connector at the back of the camcorder provides two audio line outputs Rear1 and Rear2 The driver circuitry for these outputs is normally disabled to save power You must first enable the driver to obtain an output signal 1 Goto the AUDIO OUTPUTS REAR menu 2 Tap the REAR button and and use the arrows in the pop up box to select ENABLED To select a signal for output 1 Goto the AUDIO OUTPUTS REAR menu 2 Tap the REAR MODE button and use the arrows
93. iable master gain between 6 and 42 dB in 0 1 dB steps Audio Range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz unweighted 24 bits PCM 48 kHz dynamic range 85 dB Compression DV25 PAL 4 2 0 and NTSC 4 1 1 JPEG2000 SD HD 10 bit 4 2 2 10 bit 4 2 2 30 Mb s 40 Mb s and 50 Mb s 50 Mb s 75 Mb s and 100 Mb s MPEG 2 i frame requires optional SD HD DMC 1100 MPEG 2 board Bbit 4 2 0 Sbit 4 2 0 30 Mb s 40 Mb s and 50 Mb s 60 Mb s and 80 Mb s File formats High quality content MXF OP 1A SMPTE 378M including 4 channels of PCM audio and metadata Metadata Compatible with SMPTE Metadata Dictionary RP210 Built in storage media REV drive Grass Valley REV PRO disk drive CompactFlash 2x type and II CompactFlash slots speed depending on media Camcorder connectors Front microphone input 1x XLR 3 female balanced 48 V phantom or 1x XLR 5 female balanced 48 V phantom requires DMC 1180 00 option Rear audio inputs 2x XLR 3 female mic line level balanced switchable 48 V phantom Additional audio inputs 2 channel AES EBU audio via BNC 1channel via wireless receiver slot and 8 channels SDI from SDI input Audio outputs 1x XLR 5 male line level 2 channel mixed balanced 6 3 mm stereo jack headphones Additional audio outputs 2 channel AES EBU or embedded HD SDI 8 channel audio via BNC connector Lens connector 12 pin female Hirose i
94. ight into the screw hole located on the top of the carrying handle or on top of the viewfinder 2 Power the top light according to the instructions delivered with the light 2 71 Top light operation A connector at the top right of the battery plate supplies power for an optional top light The top light can be switched on manually with the switch on the light or automatically when the camcorder is recording Use the switch at the bottom of the battery plate to select between manual and automatic top light operation 28 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 2 Attaching parts 2 8 Wireless microphone receiver To place a wireless microphone receiver into the camcorder proceed as follows 1 Switch off the camcorder 2 Unscrew the two knurled screws that secure the wireless bay cover in place 3 Tilt up the cover at the rear and slide backwards to remove it from the camcorder 4 Remove the two plastic caps from the holes in the cover and store them in a safe place 5 Ensure that the receiver unit is fitted with a 44 pin D type connector refer to the manufacturer s instructions o Screw the antennas onto the receiver unit 7 Pre position the receiver unit s four fixing screws and washers in the ducts 8 Insert the wireless receiver unit into the bay with the text facing to the rear of the camcorder Push firmly until it is in p
95. in switch to vary the amplification of the signal Exposure Use 1 200 1 500 1 1000 or 1 2000 values to capture fast moving objects with little blurring 8 1 4 Video adjustments To ensure true color reproduction carry out the white balance procedure Auto white balance on page 71 If you cannot perform the white balance procedure select a fixed reference color temperatures to match your lighting conditions or use the AWC white balance position when a constant color balance is required under changing lighting temperatures sunsets indoor outdoor use To improve the contast of the picture when there are very bright and very dark areas in the scene press the contrast button 8 1 5 Audio adjustments Monitor the audio sources and adjust their levels Refer to Recording audio on page 82 8 1 6 Frame and focus 1 Frame the subject by zooming in or out Use the W wide angle and T tele switch on the lens You can also use the zoom control on the front of the carrying handle Use the viewfinder markers to help frame the picture 2 Adjust the focus on the lens Ifthe focus assist function is switched on the viewfinder shows a pattern to assist with focusing Focus ring Zoom Auto manual Momentary control iris switch iris button 94 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 8 Shooting 8 2 Recording 8 2 1 Start recording 1 To start recording press the record bu
96. in the pop up box to select SOURCE or CHANNEL mode f you select the source mode the channel selection button is disabled if you select the channel mode the source selection button is disabled 3 Tap either the SOURCE or CHANNEL selection button to select the recording channel or source to be routed to the rear output Do this for both Rear1 and Rear2 IS Note If you initially set up the output signal for both modes source and channel you can use the mode button to quickly switch between the selected signals _ eee ee ee ee _______ aaa A eee ee DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 85 Chapter 6 Audio setup Digital audio outputs The Analog Out BNC connector can be programmed to provide two channels of AES audio To select the signals for digital audio 1 Goto the SYSTEM HARDWARE PORTS menu 2 Tap the ANALOG OUT button and use the arrows in the pop up box to select DIGITAL AUDIO 3 Goto the AUDIO OUTPUTS AES AUDIO menu 4 Tap the AES MODE button and use the arrows in the pop up box to select SOURCE or CHANNEL mode If you select the source mode the channel selection button is disabled if you select the channel mode the source selection button is disabled 5 Tap either the SOURCE or CHANNEL selection button to select the recording channel or source to be routed to the AES audio output IS Note If you initially set up the
97. including 1080i50 59 94 720p50 59 94 576150 and 480i59 94 e Flexible video encoding decoding options including DV25 JPEG2000 and MPEG 2 e Choice of removable recording playback media including intgerated Grass Valley REV PRO and CompactFlash slots e Video audio and metadata content are written in the open OP 1A MXF based wrapper e Traditional inputs and outputs e Supports multiple M based interfaces USB 2 0 IEEE 1394 and Gigabit Ethernet 1 1 1 Xensium imager The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder uses the new Grass Valley Xensium imagers which offer a wider dynamic range and improved signal to noise performance when compared to current CMOS imagers The imaging chip is at the heart of professional camera design and Grass Valley has continually worked to achieve high resolution wide contrast handling and low noise Coupled with Grass Valley s broad spectrum digital signal processing it is set to deliver remarkable pictures in uncompromised HD resolutions 1 1 2 Advanced camcorder technology The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder provides a choice of video formats and standards selectable within the camcorder You can choose from 576i50 480i59 94 1080150 1080i59 94 720p50 and 720p59 94 Standard definition SD formats are selectable in either 16 9 4 3 or DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 11 Chapter 1 Introduction letterbox aspect ratios This makes the camcorder ideal for multi form
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99. ineair timecode DVITC Digital Vertical Interval Timecode from SDI Drop frame NDF DF Selects drop frame or non drop frame mode O Prod in 59 94 modes New timecode Hours 0 24 Sets value for hours 0 Minutes 0 59 Sets value for minutes 0 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 132 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu Menu item Values Description Level File Seconds 0 59 Sets value for seconds 0 Frames 1 25 Sets value for frames 0 User bit mode Usr value Real time Ext Sets timecode user bits mode 0 Prod input User bits UB1 OFF Sets user bits group 1 hexadecimal value 3 Prod UB2 0 F Sets user bits group 2 hexadecimal value 3 Prod UB3 0 F Sets user bits group 3 hexadecimal value 3 Prod UB4 0 F Sets user bits group 4 hexadecimal value 3 Prod UB5 0 F Sets user bits group 5 hexadecimal value 3 Prod UB6 0 F Sets user bits group 6 hexadecimal value 3 Prod UB7 OFF Sets user bits group 7 hexadecimal value 3 Prod UB8 0 F Sets user bits group 8 hexadecimal value 3 Prod Rec buffer preferred media Not Active Order of preferred media when the camcorder 0 Prod switches media during recording Metadata 1 Story name lt list of available story Selects a story name to be used for recording 1 names gt DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 133 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu 13 4 Audio menu Menu item Values Descripti
100. io output channel Chapter 12 Side panel menu Menu item Values Description Level File SDI channel 4 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or source to embed in the 1 Prod Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 SDI audio output channel Ch3 4 Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Front1 Front2 MicRear AES1 AES2 SDI In1 8 SDI channel 5 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or source to embed in the 1 Prod Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 SDI audio output channel Ch3 4 Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Front1 Front2 MicRear AES1 AES2 SDI In1 8 SDI channel 6 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or source to embed in the 1 Prod Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 SDI audio output channel Ch3 4 Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Front1 Front2 MicRear AES1 AES2 SDI In1 8 SDI channel 7 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or source to embed in the 1 Prod Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 SDI audio output channel Ch3 4 Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Front1 Front2 MicRear AES1 AES2 SDI In1 8 SDI channel 8 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or source to embed in the 1 Prod Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 SDI audio output channel Ch3 4 Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Front1 Front2 MicRear AES1 AES2 SDI In1 8 inputs front gain 0 99 85 Sets the pregain level in dB for front mic input 3 Oper mono or stereo front mode Mono Stereo Selects front mic input connection type S1 Oper stereo when the optional stereo front microphone kit is installed rear rear 1 mic 0 99 85 Sets pregain input level in
101. ion displays the external SDI video signal RET button _ _ A gt gt gt gt o _ ___ ___ A A ll DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 37 Chapter 3 General set up 3 3 3 Carrying handle Location Control Possible assignments Zoom Zoom control e Disabled default only available e Enabled with digital lenses Record switch e Disabled default e Enabled 3 4 Lens preferences When you connect a lens to the camcorder you may need to adjust the back focus Refer to the lens manufacturer s instructions to find out how to do this The SYSTEM HARDWARE LENS menu allows you to choose and if necessary adjust other parameters to suit your lens type and your personal preferences Lens type In the SYSTEM HARDWARE LENS menu select the lens type from two predefined settings standard Std or wide angle WA This gives you the optimum shading settings for either a standard or wide angle lens Auto iris If required switch on the auto iris function in the SYSTEM HARDWARE LENS menu In this menu you can also set the parameters associated with the auto and the momentary iris Lens indicators The ND RE indicator in the viewfinder lights when a lens range extender is selected or an ND filter is applied The Iris indicator in the viewfinder shows the value of the iris opening when enabled in the VF submenu of the viewfinder menu The Zoom indicator in t
102. ital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 65 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 4 Standard video settings To ensure that some of the camcorder functions are not set to unusual values a standard file has been defined that contains the default values for most video functions To recall the standard values for the various video functions gt Press the Std recall button on the left side of the camcorder and hold it for a few seconds The message Standard recall completed appears in the viewfinder IS Note The standard values only take effect when the camcorder is not recording O Clear AND 1 4 a 9ND 1 16 Warning QND 1 64 Marker 2 Monitor User 1 User 2 On O O DAI Ee Standard recall button Stby Cam a8 8 garl 8 Output White Bal G Operate Gain E The non standard indicator in the viewfinder lights when the video settings are not set to their standard value for example when exposure is not set to nominal It also lights when black stretch or extended auto iris is on and if AWC or FL50 or FL60 is selected with the white balance switch 66 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 5 Gain selection Depending on the available light levels you may need to adjust the gain of the camcorder Setting the gain level higher may introduce more noise into the image Select the gain value with the up down Gain selection switch on the left fr
103. ite balance position AWC is also available This function continuously measures the ambient light and adjusts the white balance accordingly It can be used when a constant color balance is required under variable lighting conditions sunrise sunset moving between indoors and outdoors The automatic continuous white adjustment can range between 2000K and 20 000K DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 69 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 7 4 Selecting the color temperature The up down White Bal switch on the left side of the camcorder allows you to select the standard color temperatures the memory positions or the automatic position d O Clear OND 1 4 QND 1 16 QND 1 64 Marker y Monitor User 1 User 2 ti Recall Contrast White Balance switch Stby Cam Z N Save Ba Oo Operate Gain Output White Bal Press the switch up or down for a short period to select the next available value The color temperature indicators in the viewfinder light to show which position is selected None of these indicators light when AWC is selected but the non standard indicator lights The viewfinder also displays the actual value of a measured color temperature The range of the auto white balance is from 2000K to 20 000K Variable color temperature The White Bal switch on the left front side of the camcorder can also be used to vary the color temperature continuously between its minimum and maximum va
104. l Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 16 User interface Camcorder operators can manipulate the camcorder through traditional controls for standard operation and through a touch screen display The built in user interface supports video monitoring clip management audio setup and metering and detailed camcorder configuration You can also use the LCP 400 application to control the camcorder Running on a Windows Mobile PDA or TouchPhone it gives you access to all camera menus and settings and lets you change them while shooting It displays audio levels and thanks to its extremely low latency lets you make critical adjustments to audio parameters such as gain You can create and edit metadata such as names dates slugs locations and even camera settings before during or after recording 1 1 7 Enhancing your workflows The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder enhances your existing workflow today while allowing you to move to more efficient IT workflows in the future You can use the camcorder s storage media just like videotape in tape based workflows The only difference is that you use digital media recorders and digital media drives as tape machine substitutes However Infinity Series products offer more than videotape replacement In nonlinear editing environments for example you can also connect a REV PRO drive or CompactFlash card reader to a workstation for direct access DMC 1000 Digital Media Ca
105. lace 9 Secure the receiver unit to the camcorder chassis with the four fixing screws 10 Switch on the camcorder and set up the receiver according to the manufacturer s instructions 11 Slide the cover down over the antennas 12 Insert the cover clip in under the carrying handle before pushing it all the way down into its recess 13 Tighten the two knurled screws to secure the cover in place Plastic caps Knurled screws Ducts DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 29 Chapter 2 Attaching parts 2 9 Tripod adapter plate To mount the camcorder on a tripod the tripod adapter plate LDK 5031 10 must first be attached to the tripod Follow the tripod manufacturer s instructions to mount the wedge plate supplied with the tripod to the tripod adapter plate then mount them firmly onto the tripod Attach the camcorder to the tripod adapter plate as follows 1 Slide the camcorder horizontally along the tripod adapter plate from back to front ensuring that the front of the camcorder engages the V slot at the front of the triood adapter plate and that the slot on the bottom of the camcorder engages the stud at the rear of the tripod adapter plate 2 Firmly push the camcorder forward until it clicks into place 3 When the camera is mounted firmly the locking lever swings around fully to the rear of the plate If the lever does not travel the full distance you should manually lock it into pla
106. ls at which the zebra function works Tally on off switch The Tally on off switch is used to control the tally lights at the front and rear of the camcorder When this switch is set to the Off position the tally lights do not light when the camcorder is recording The rear tally lights can be set to follow the Tally on off switch in the SYSTEM TALLY REAR FOLLOW submenu of the viewfinder menu Option Hide switch To hide on screen indicators menus focus assist and zebra signals from the viewfinder signal set the Option switch to the On position Markers continue to be displayed DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 39 Chapter 3 General set up 3 5 2 Viewfinder markers Go to the VF menu to select the markers you wish to see in the viewfinder The following markers can be set up e The safe area indicates an area that represents 80 of the whole viewfinder picture area This is the minimum area seen on a TV set e The centre cross marks the centre of the picture e The cadre is a dotted white line or a shaded area that shows the limits of a 16 9 area in a 4 3 picture or the limits of a 4 3 area in a 16 9 picture oO oo Safe area Centre cross he Cadre a a a 1 0 1 a The display properties of the markers can be set in the VF submenu of the viewfinder menu 3 5 3 Viewfinder LED indicators Gain indicators E E menia M Top indicators Color temperature Non standard i
107. lue 2000K to 20 000K 1 Hold the switch continuously in the up or down position until the indication VAR appears 2 Use the rotary control at the front of the camera to change the color temperature The value starts at the current preset 3 You can change the color temperature as long as the value text is visible in the viewfinder 4 Press the White Bal switch once to bring up the variable color temperature again Change the value using the front rotary control 5 Press the switch again to go to the nearest color temperature preset value The color temperature can also be adjusted in the VIDEO COLOR COLOR TEMP VAR COL TEMP menu to act as an electronic color filter This control varies the color balance to obtain warmer or colder color effects When an automatic white balance process is performed the electronic color filter is reset to its default value EE OO ET cn ____ _ ___ _______LE __EAAA e _ EXE CEA 70 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 8 Auto white balance If the reference color temperatures do not match your lighting conditions carry out the automatic white balance procedure When the procedure is started the camcorder measures a white area in the middle of the picture and stores the color temperature in the selected FL50 60 AW1 or AW2 memory positions IS Note Make sure that the color bars are switched off before starting the auto white balance proced
108. mcorder User s Guide v1 15 13 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 2 Key features Three Xensium based 2 3 inch CMOS imagers with advanced image processing functions Full 1920 x 1080 active pixel matrix Superior noise performance HD SD multi format support including 1080150 59 94 720p50 59 94 576150 and 480159 94 video standards Recording and playback to and from Grass Valley REV PRO and professional CompactFlash insertable media and external devices Large internal video buffer for instant recording and switch over mechanism Video audio and metadata content are written in the open OP 1A MXF based wrapper Supports DV25 JPEG2000 and MPEG 2 optional compression schemes DV compression 25 Mb s for NTSC 4 1 1 and PAL 4 2 0 JPEG2000 high efficiency compression for SD 4 2 2 and HD 4 2 2 MPEG 2 compression requires optional DMC 1100 MPEG 2 board Traditional inputs outputs include BNC connectors for HD SDI or SDI selectable with or without embedded audio CVBS timecode AES EBU digital audio and XLR outputs for analog audio lT based interfaces Three high speed USB 2 0 connectors two host and one device IEEE 1394 connector HDMI viewfinder connector allows connection to alternative HD and HD ready displays Gigabit Ethernet C2IP remote control over IP connections Configurable fourchannel audio router with selectable input sources Built in 3 6 inch TFT color touch screen with us
109. me in each menu Scroll up or down to see any additional items When you first enter a menu other than the MAIN menu the cursor is positioned next to the first item The TOP and PREVIOUS entries are not immediately visible but are located above the first item Use the rotary control to scroll up to them Select TOP to bring you back to the MAIN menu Select PREVIOUS to go back to the menu that you were in before the current one The VF menu for example shows the items displayed when you first enter the menu The other items are available by scrolling up or down with the Rotary control gt Monitoring Y Detail gt gt Focus assist Off Zebra gt gt Indicators gt gt MENU VF Cee _ A ______ gt u______ _ eee ee eeeee ee ee DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 59 Chapter 4 Menu navigation 4 4 4 Leaving the viewfinder menu system If you do not use the menu it disappears after a few seconds This delay can be programmed in the VF menu You can manually exit the menu by following the following procedure 1 If necessary move the cursor to the left column with the Select button 2 Scroll upwards with the Rotary control until the cursor points to TOP this is the MAIN menu 3 Press the Select button The cursor now points to the MENU OFF item of the MAIN menu 4 Press the Select button to leave the SYSTEM menu IS Note When you press the Select button you enter t
110. ment 0 very fine Knee detail Off 1 2 3 4 Selects level of detail enhancement for the 3 Scene compressed signal above the knee Black pos 0 29 0 Sets the black position level S1 Pos Ivl S1 Det black Ivl Sets detection black level S1 Low mid pos S1 Low mid Ivl S1 Mid pos S1 White pos S1 White Ivl S1 Soft detail 2 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 127 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu Menu item Values Description Level File Soft detail On Off Turns soft detail on or off This function 2 Scene reduces the amount of detail added for large transitions Level 0 99 30 Sets the upper limit level of detail 2 Scene enhancement for soft detail Black Ivl 2 Dyn black On Off Turns dynamic black on or off 2 Scene Auto black On Off Turns automatic black on or off 3 Scene Master black 0 99 50 Sets black level adjustment master 2 Scene Black lvl R 0 99 50 Sets black level adjustment R 3 Scene Black lvl G 0 99 50 Sets black level adjustment G 3 Scene Black lvl B 0 99 50 Sets black level adjustment B 3 Scene Black stretch 3 Black stretch O gt Off Turns black stretch on or off Use to enhance 3 Scene image details in the dark parts of the image Level 0 99 50 Sets black stretch level when black stretch is 3 Scene on 50 is no stretch gt 50 is black press Contrast Stretch Press Sets contrast to black stretch or black press 3 Scene when black stretch is on Knee 2 Knee Auto
111. menu item VIDEO DETAIL SKIN DETAIL VIEW to On The color range set by the automatic procedure can be adjusted manually if required Manually adjusting the skin range The color ranges stored in memory positions 1 and 2 can be adjusted manually as follows 1 Inthe VIDEO DETAIL SKIN DETAIL menu select WIDTH 1 to adjust the red and blue saturation skin gate for memory position 1 Select WIDTH 2 to adjust the red and blue saturation skin gate for memory position 2 The higher the number the broader the range 2 Inthe VIDEO DETAIL SKIN DETAIL menu select COLOR 1 to adjust the red and blue color skin gate for memory position 1 Select COLOR 2 to adjust the red and blue color skin gate for memory position 2 76 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 113 Knee The knee function is used to compress highlights and to give a tonal graduation in the highlight areas The pivoting knee circuit adapts both the knee point and the compression ratio according to the highlight content of the picture to emulate the softly limiting S shaped transfer characteristics of film Digital True Color Knee circuitry maintains the correct hue for compressed highlights reproducing colors faithfully even overexposed skin tones The knee parameters are set in the VIDEO LEVELS KNEE menu Set knee compression to off auto or manual The automatic knee mode overrides the manual settings The higher th
112. nal cold ring 3 5 mm mini jack cable plug shown Microphone impedance 200 Q Max input level 14 dBu Phantom power 5 7 V fixed Note for unbalanced operation the ring and sleeve should be internally bridged _ _ Rm e _____ _ _____ _ __ _____ _ _______z gt 2 zzUh A_XOzQ_ A A DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 106 Chapter 11 Specifications Power input connector DC in 3 Faa Note power input accepts Pin Description 11 0 170 VDC NS ee ES 1 Ground 2 not connected 3 Ground bridged to pin 1 XLR 4 pin male panel view 4 15 VDC nom Power output connector DC out This socket provides access to an internal tally switch When the Ground camera is on air the contact of the internal relay is closed Pin Description VER E 2 On air tally signal 4 3 Note power output pin 4 follows 3 Ground bridged to pin 1 DC input Hlress Apin temale 4 12 VDC nom max 1 0 A panel view 11 3 Dimensions 365 mm 14 4 in 157 mm 6 2 in DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 107 Chapter 11 Specifications 108 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 12 Side panel menu Chapter 12 Side panel menu 12 1 Audio menu Menu item Values Description Level File channels channel 1 ch1 filter None 150Hz Selec
113. nd use the arrows in the pop up menu to select a video compression scheme e To set the recording media tap MEDIA SELECTION and select the media to record to e Tap CHUNK SIZE to select a chunk size to use for your recording e Tap VF PLAYBACK to set the way the recorded video is played back in the viewfinder e When recording in SD video standards tap ASPECT RATIO to set the desired aspect ratio 16 9 4 3 or Letterbox for your recording Video standard The selected video standard defines the resolution and the frame rate of the video signal that is recorded onto the media The table below shows the possible options Standard Format Resolution 1080150 HD 1920 x 1080150 720p50 HD 1280 x 720p50 720p59 HD 1280 x 720p59 94 1080159 HD 1920 x 1080159 94 480159 SD 480159 94 576150 SD 576150 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 87 Chapter 7 Recording setup Compression schemes The recording compression defines the type of compression that is used to record the video signal The available compression schemes and bit rates depend on the recording video standard that has been selected Video standard Compression Available bit rates Indication HD 1080150 720p50 JPEG2000 50 Mb s 75 Mb s 100 Mb s JP2K 1080159 720p59 MPEG2 I 60 Mb s 80 Mb s MP2I SD 576150 480159 DV25 25 Mb s DV25 JPEG2000 30 Mb s 40 Mb s 50 Mb s JP2K MPEG2 I 30 Mb s 40 Mb s 50 Mb s MP2I
114. ndicators 32 5s am HT indicator 40 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 3 General set up Gain indicators The gain indicators at the top of the viewfinder light as follows Indicator Function Gain is 6dB 3dB Gain is 6 9 12 or 18dB Gain is 9 12 18 or 24dB and Gain is 30 36 or 42dB Top indicators The top indicators provide status information about the camcorder Indicator Function REC e lights when the camcorder is recording MEDIA e flashes when 5 minutes or less of the current media is left e lights continuously when the current media is at an end BATT e flashes when battery level is low e lights continuously when battery level is critical ND RE e lights when an ND optical filter or the range extender is selected FOC e lights when the focus assist function is on Color temperature indicators The color temperature indicators light as follows Indicator Function 3 2 lights when preset temperature of 3200K is selected 4 7 lights when preset temperature of 4700K is selected 5 6 lights when preset temperature of 5600K is selected 75 lights when preset temperature of 7500K is selected AWFL lights when memory for fluorescent light FL50 or FL60 is selected AW1 lights when Auto White Balance memory 1 is selected AW2 lights when Auto White Balance memory 2 is selected
115. nding on the selected video format Analog video output The analog video output at the rear of the camcorder can be set up to carry a CVBS analog video signal that is suitable for monitoring purposes The signal is the same as the signal shown on the side panel display 3 11 2 External SDI signal monitoring The RET button on the lens can be assigned a function in the SYSTEM HARDWARE BUTTONS menu When the button is assigned to the EXT function press it to display an external SDI signal in the viewfinder or side panel display EE O e _______ __ _____LUL XA AE Ss 48 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 3 General set up 3 113 Audio monitoring The camcorder has a built in monitor speaker on the left side of the camera This speaker carries live audio or playback audio signals Alternatively plug a headphone into the 6 3 mm stereo jack at the rear of the camcorder to monitor these signals Adjust the volume of the audio with the monitoring volume control Monitoring Monitoring 6 3 mm volume speaker stereo jack control 3 12 Time and date settings The first time you use the camcorder you need to enter the time and date and time zone for your location 1 Tap SYSTEM 2 Tap DATE TIME 3 Tap TIME and use the arrows in the pop up to enter the current time in HH MM SS format 4 Tap DATE and use the arrows in the pop up to enter the current date in MM DD YY format 5 Tap TIME ZONE an
116. nsert a long metal pin e g a paperclip into the disk eject hole of the REV drive The hole is located next to the slot at the inner side of the media bay Push the pin firmly down until the REV disk is tilted upwards Pick up the disk a the top and gently pull it out of its slot Reconnect power and switch on the camcorder NM Caution Never use the emergency eject procedure while the power is on Never force a disk into or out of the REV drive this could damage both the drive and the disk 7 4 1 CompactFlash cards To insert a CompactFlash card into slot CF1 or CF2 1 2 3 Ensure that the logo on the card is facing away from the camcorder Insert the card and push firmly until it clicks into place When the card is ready for use the indicator is blue The indicator is purple when the card is full Close the media bay cover To eject the card push the media indicator and wait until the light extinguishes Gently push the eject button at the right side to eject the card 90 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 7 Recording setup IS Note Use only high speed CompactFlash cards and ensure that the cards are fast enough for the chosen recording compression profile DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 91 Chapter 7 Recording setup 92 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 8 Shooting Chapter 8 Shooting 8 1 Gettin
117. nterface connector Viewfinder connector DMI type A connector HD SDI input C connector SMPTE 292M 1 5 Gb s or SMPTE 259M 270 Mb s HD SDI output C connector SMPTE 292M 1 5 Gb s or SMPTE 259M 270 Mb s 8 Vpp 75 Q Analog video input H B 0 8 Vpp 75 Q B 0 B NC connector CVBS Blackburst Linear Timecode or AES EBU audio 1 0 Vpp 75 Q Analog video output BNC connector CVBS Linear Timecode or AES EBU audio 1 0 Vpp 750 DC 15 V input XLR 4 male 11 0 to 170 VDC DC 12 V output 4 pin female Hirose connector nom 12 V 1 0 A with Tally signal connectivity DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 11 Specifications Item Value Ethernet 1 x RJ 45 Ethernet connector 10BASE T 100BASE T and Gigabit Ethernet 1 x RJ 45 Ethernet connector for future use USB 2 x USB A host connector 1 x USB B device connector IEEE 1394 6 pin IEEE 1394 connector powers up to 10 W Supplied accessories User s documentation User s Guide Viewfinder option Model DMC 1100 Display HD CRT black white Resolution gt 600 TV lines centre 11 2 Connectors Audio input connector XLR 3 Rear1 and Rear2 Pin Description Microphone Impscanes 2000 NS Max input level 22 dBu 1 Chassis ground cable shield Phantom power 48 V switchable o A Re Audio Hot 3 Audio Cold Mic Line s
118. ntrol Enabled gt Disabled Enables or disables the zoom control on top of 0 Oper the camera carrying handle Record switch Enabled gt Disabled Enables or disables the record switch under 0 Oper the carrying handle IEEE 1394 l IEEE 1394 Off Exclusive Both Selects IEEE 1394 interface operation mode 1 Exclusive playback via IEEE 1394 only Off no playback via IEEE 1394 Both normal playback and simultaneous playback via IEEE 1394 Wireless Wrx1 attenuation OdB 12dB Selects the input attenuation level of the 3 wireless microphone channel Wrx1 Black calib 3 Start Off Starts the black calibration procedure 3 Are you sure No Yes Select Yes to proceed and No to cancel 3 Cal temp 63 Black calibration temperature fixed value 3 Diagnostics 3 PackagelD lt identification string gt Displays the identification of software package 3 that is currently installed in the camcorder REV 3 Drive state OK Error Warning Displays the service status of the internal REV 3 drive Disk state OK Error Warning Displays the service status of the currently 3 mounted REV disk Power 3 Voltage lt voltage gt Displays the voltage supplied to the 3 camcorder Power lt power gt Displays the power used by the camcorder in 3 watts Power mode External Battery Displays the power supply method 3 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 141 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu 142 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camco
119. ollow these steps 1 Switch on the camcorder and wait for the system to start up IS Note Make sure the option switch on the viewfinder is in the off position 2 Goto the SYSTEM USER LVL menu in the viewfinder menu and set the user level to 3 3 Goto the SYSTEM BLACK CALIB menu in the viewfinder menu and select Start After confirmation the black calibration runs 4 The camcorder switches off its fans and the unit starts heating up until temperature reaches 63 C This may take several minutes The following message is shown in the viewfinder BLACK CALIB WAIT FOR BLACK CALIB START The current calibration temperature is shown in the viewfinder 5 When the temperature reaches 63 C the black calibration is started and the following message is shown in the viewfinder BLACK CALIBRATION IS RUNNING RUNNING The filterwheels run and internal system messages may appear in the viewfinder These can be ignored 6 After black calibration has finished the camcorder restarts and the fans are switched on SSS A A SSS DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 149 Chapter 14 Maintenance 14 4 Touch screen calibration If the touch screen does not respond accurately to your taps you need to recalibrate the screen To do this follow these steps 1 In the viewfinder menu go to the SYSTEM PIN CODE ENTER PIN menu and enter 0000 to set the user level to service level 1 2 Inthe side panel menu
120. on Level File Inputs 1 Front 3 Gain 30dB 20dB 10dB Sets pregain level for front mic input Front 1 3 Oper OdB 10dB 200B 30dB or Front 1 2 Limiter On Off Turns audio limiter on or off 3 Oper Rear1 3 Gain mic OdB 20dB 300B 400B 50dB Gain line 0dB 20dB 30dB Limiter On Off Turns audio limiter on or off Rear2 3 Gain mic OdB 20dB 300B 400B 50dB Gain line 0dB 20dB 30dB Limiter On Off Turns audio limiter on or off Wireless 3 Gain Channels 1 Channel 1 1 Lvl control AGC AGC Stereo Fixed Selects a recording level control 1 Prod Lev1 Front Level 1 Front fixed lvl 0 99 50 Sets the fixed recording level when fixed 1 Prod control is selected Filter None 150Hz Selects the channel filter 1 Prod AGC profile Noisy Quiet Standard Selects the AGC Automatic Gain Control 1 Prod profile Channel 2 1 Lvl control AGC AGC Stereo Fixed Selects a recording level control 1 Prod Lev1 Front Level 2 Front Recording lvl 0 99 50 Sets the fixed recording level when fixed 1 Prod control is selected Filter None 150Hz Selects the channel filter 1 Prod AGC profile Noisy Quiet Standard Selects the AGC Automatic Gain Control 1 Prod profile Channel 3 i Lvl control AGC AGC Stereo Fixed Selects a recording level control 1 Prod Lev1 Front Level 1 Front fixed lvl 0 99 50 Sets the fixed recording level when fixed 1 Prod control is selected DMC 1000 Digital Medi
121. ont side of the camcorder gt O Clear OND 1 4 QND 1 16 QND 1 64 Marker QS Monitor User 1 User 2 Std Contrast Recall Gain selection switch Y Operate Gain Output White Bal y Press the switch up or down for a short period to select to select one of the five preset gain settings 0 and IS Note The actual value of the gain in dB is assigned to these symbols in the VIDEO LEVELS GAIN GAIN PRESET menu The gain indicators in the viewfinder permanently light to indicate the value selected The and indicators light when the gain is Symbol Gain value can be set to 6 dB or 3 dB 0 is always 0dB can be set to 6 9 12 or 18 dB can be set to 9 12 18 or 24 dB can be set to 30 36 or 42 dB Variable gain The gain selection switch can also be used to vary the gain continuously between its minimum and maximum value 1 Hold the switch continuously in the up or down position until the indication VAR appears 2 Use the rotary control at the front of the camera to change the gain in steps of 0 1 dB 3 You can change the gain as long as the value text is visible in the viewfinder 4 Press the gain selection switch once to bring up the variable gain again Change the value using the front rotary control 5 Press the switch again to go to the nearest preset value DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User
122. ontrol positions which can be used when shooting with lighting that is operating at a different frequency than the camcorder There are two positions 50 Hz and 60 Hz These positions can be varied in a range from 10 to 10 To reduce flicker select the frequency closest to the frequency of the lights and then vary the lighting control in the VIDEO LEVELS EXPOSURE LIGHTING menu to obtain the best result IS Note Increasing the exposure speed lowers the camcorder sensitivity proportionally DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 73 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 10 Contrast button The contrast button can be set to activate black stretch or knee or both at the same time to produce more detail in the dark areas of the picture or creating more headroom for the white without affecting the rest of the picture The contrast button can set in the SYSTEM HARDWARE BUTTONS CONTRAST BUTTON menu O Clear ND 1 4 QND 1 16 ND 1 64 Marker DAA Monitor Las Std User 1 User 2 Contrast Recall Operate Gain Output WhiteBal gt Press the Contrast button to switch this function on and off IS Note When contrast is switched on the non standard indicator in the viewfinder lights You can change the black stretch settings in the VIDEO LEVELS BLACK STRETCH menu and the knee settings in the in the VIDEO LEVELS KNEE menu _E O mRUIm ce _ _____ _ _ SS EE _ _ 74 D
123. or viewing monitoring purposes or e LTC linear time code output This connector can also be configured to provide an AES digital audio output signal Analog video input or digital audio input Analog video input e CVBS for recording and for genlocking or e LTC linear time code input to lock to an external time code source and also for genlocking This connector can also be configured to accept an AES digital audio input signal 62 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 2 1 Digital connectors SDI signals The SDI SD output signal is according to SMPTE 259M with a maximum of 4 audio channels 24 bit embedded in the DSC signal according to SMPTE 272 M A and Error Detection and Handling EDH signals according to SMPTE RP 165 The HD SDI HD output signal is according to SMPTE 292M Bit Serial Digital Interface for High Definition Television Systems with a maximum of 4 audio channels 24 bit embedded in the DSC signal according to SMPTE 299M and Error Detection and Handling EDH signals according to SMPTE RP 165 Embedded time code standard The HD SDI inputs and outputs are capable of extracting or inserting embedded time code from or to the HD SDI signal according to HD SDI RP188 1999 Transmission of Time Code and Control Code in the Ancillary Data Space of a Digital Television Data Stream SDI SMPTE 266M 2002 4 2 2 Digital Component Sys
124. ost important camera information 13 37 55 11 F JP2K gain clip name colour Filter time knee blk str date exp auto iris version RE audio video setup e To select and enter values tap the screen with your finger e Tap the buttons along the bottom to access the different menu functions e Use the Home button t under the display to return to the home screen 4 3 2 Side panel menus When you tap one of the buttons at the bottom of the home screen a menu screen opens A new set of buttons for the submenus appears across the bottom of the screen In the example below the VIDEO button has been selected and the LEVELS COLOR and DETAIL submenus are shown REV 13 11 44 23 F color tem color bar white balance sawtooth v Off Patni saturation v 50 shading Y Submenu buttons levels color detail When you enter a menu the submenu on the left is automatically selected and its associated function buttons are shown At any stage you can tap BACK to move back up through the menu levels e Tap a button across the bottom of the screen to open a submenu the submenu s associated function buttons are shown 54 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 4 Menu navigation 4 3 3 Function buttons The screen can show up to eight function buttons When less functions are required the button spaces are left blank If a particular function is momentarily unavailable it
125. other playlists by its name Tape View contains a list of all compatible clips on the current media in chronological order There is only one Tape View thumbnail Story playlist thumbnail There can be many different story playlist thumbnails Each playlist thumbnail is assigned the name of its associated story It contains a list of all clips in that story in chronological order When a story is selected in the SETUP METADATA STORYFILE menu all subsequent recorded clips are stored under that story s playlist Incompatible clips or playlists The camcorder can only playback clips or playlists where the video standard and compression formats are the same as the current settings of the camcorder A thumbnail is shown in red hue when either the video standard or compression format of the clip or playlist is different from the current settings If you attempt to playback a red thumbnail a message advises you to change the current camcorder settings in the SETUP FORMATS menu to allow you to play back the clip a ce _______ _ _ __ _ ___2UL ___AA __ EE _Q 98 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 9 Clip management 9 1 2 Playback To playback a clip or playlist you must first load it Double tap a thumbnail to load the clip or playlist you wish to view The selected clip is loaded into the playback monitor and paused The first frame is shown media playback indicator timecode clip name playback indic
126. oup are then shown across the bottom of the screen Audio The audio group contains all functions and controls associated with setting up the audio inputs channels outputs monitoring setup inputs selects the sources for each of the four recording channels channels sets the levels for each of the four recording channels outputs selects the signals for the SDI and audio connector outputs monitoring selects audio and alarm outputs for monitoring setup sets levels for the audio inputs Video The video group contains all functions and controls associated with picture control levels color detail levels gives access to video parameters such as gain exposure blacks knee etc color allows the parameters affecting color such as color temperature white balance or matrix to be set detail sets all parameters affecting contour processing Setup The setup group contains all functions associated with setting up the recording parameters formats timecode recbuf metadata e formats sets up video standards recording sources and compression e timecode sets up all timecode features e recbuf handles media selection e metadata lists available story files Clips Selecting the clips button opens the clip manager Recorded clips are shown as thumbnails and can be selected for play back and manipulated The five black screen buttons displayed in the clip manager depend on the context 56 DMC
127. r SDI output when input mode is source In1 8 AES1 AES2 Rear 1 channel Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or channel mix to be routed Prod Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 to the rear1 output when input mode is Ch3 4 channel Rear 2 mode Channel Source Selects mode for rear2 output Prod Rear 2 source Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a source to be routed to rear2 output Prod Front1 MicRear SDI when input mode is source In1 8 AES1 AES2 Rear 2 channel Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or channel mix to be routed Prod Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 to rear2 output when input mode is channel Ch3 4 AES Audio AES mode Channel Source Sets input mode for the AES audio output Prod DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 135 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu Menu item Values Description Level File AES1 source Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a source to be routed to the AES1 1 Prod Front1 MicRear output when input mode is source SDI In1 8 AES1 AES2 AES1 channel Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or channel mix to be routed 1 Prod Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 to the AES2 output when input mode is Ch3 4 channel AES2 source Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a source to be routed to the AES2 1 Prod Front1 MicRear output when input mode is source SDI In1 8 AES1 AES2 AES2 channel Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or channel mix to be routed 1 Prod Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 to the AES2 output when input mode is Ch3 4
128. rder User s Guide v1 15 137 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu 13 5 System menu Viewfinder menu item Values Description Level File User lvl Usr lvl 3 Usr lvl 2 Usr lvl Sets the user level for the viewfinder menu 0 1 Usr Ivl O and side panel menu PIN code 3 Enter PIN ERER Enter PIN code 0000 for service level 1 3 access Set PIN 1 ERER Enter a new PIN code S1 Camera 0 99 17 Sets the camera identification number within 3 the C2IP network Files 0 Scenefiles 0 Store 0 Scenefile Scene1 Scene2 Scene3 Selects the scene file to which the scene 1 Scene4 customer settings are stored Store Exec Stores the scene settings to the selected 1 scene file Recall 0 Scenefile Scene1 Scene2 Scene3 Selects the scene file to be recalled 1 Scene4 customer factory Recall Exec Recalls the selected scene file 1 Operator files 0 Store 0 Operator file Oper1 Oper2 Oper3 Selects the operator file to which the operator 1 Oper4 customer settings are stored Store Exec Stores the operator settings to the selected 1 operator file Recall 0 Operator file Oper1 Oper2 Oper3 Selects the operator file to be recalled 1 Oper4 customer factory Recall Exec Recalls the selected operator file 1 Production files 0 Store 0 Production file Prod1 Prod2 Prod3 Selects the production file to which the 1 Prod4 customer production settings are stored Store Exec Stores the production settings to the
129. rder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 14 Maintenance Chapter 14 Maintenance 14 1 Update software 14 1 1 Software package Download the latest version of the software package from the Grass Valley website Software package files are named according to the following convention package DMC1000 A C0110 F 1 zip part number of a partial package package release type package identification camera hardware version camera model package prefix e Locate the downloaded file on your computer and rename it to package zip e Copy the file to the root directory of a USB stick Make sure that the USB stick has at least 128 MB of storage left DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 143 Chapter 14 Maintenance 14 1 2 Preparation Prepare the following before updating the camcorder software Connect the camcorder to an external power supply Do not use a battery to power the camcorder because the update process can take a long time to complete up to two hours Remove all media from the camcorder and unplug all external devices Lens viewfinder and microphone may stay connected to the camcorder 14 13 Update procedure IS Note Do not interrupt power or switch off the camcorder during the update process Follow these steps to update the software of the camcorder 1 Switch on the camcorder and wait for the system to start up Observe the home screen on the side panel display
130. rder for your personal preferences The camcorder functions and their values are also explained Operationally the camcorder is very easy to use However because of the large number of functions available and the large number of set up options it may require some time for you to become familiar with them all We recommend that you spend time using the various controls and displays in order to discover the wide range of possibilities The functions of the camcorder are grouped into menus and submenus There are two separate menu systems in the camcorder e The side panel menu is shown on the side panel display on the left side of the camcorder and is controlled by tapping the screen with your finger It contains all functions for configuring the camcorder and for post processing recorded material The side panel menu is best suited for off shoulder use e The viewfinder menu is displayed as a text overlay in the viewfinder It can be controlled by the rotary control and the select button at the front of the camcorder The viewfinder menu contains operational controls making it easy to use the camcorder on the shoulder Additionally there are two optional external control panels that can be used to control the camcorder e The Wireless Local Control Panel LCP 400 is control software application that runs on a mobile device such as a PDA or TouchPhone Refer to the user s guide of the LCP 400 to set up a remote connection and cont
131. re the auto iris and knee functions are temporarily turned off They are reset after the procedure has finished IS Note Black balance is not necessary with this camcorder because of the continuous automatic black control circuits 72 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 9 Exposure time The exposure time values of 1 200 1 500 1 1000 and 1 2000 of a second are used to capture fast moving objects so that these can be played back sharply in slow motion The value selected depends on the speed of the moving object Exposure time Front rotary switch control Press the momentary up down Exp Time switch to select an exposure time When VAR is selected use the front rotary control to adjust the value The value can be adjusted as long as the value text is visible The variable exposure time value is saved under the VAR setting IS Note If an exposure time other than nominal is selected the non standard indicator in the viewfinder lights Value Function Nom nominal setting 50 Hz shooting with 50Hz lighting adjustable 60 Hz shooting with 60Hz lighting adjustable 1 200 for fast moving objects 1 500 for fast moving objects 1 1000 for fast moving objects 1 2000 for fast moving objects VAR enables the exposure to be varied use the front rotary control to adjust the value Lighting The exposure selection also includes lighting c
132. rnal 3 Warning Ivl V 11 0V 12 0V Sets external supply level volts for Power 3 low message Fan control 3 Silent mode Rec Off Selects mode for camera fan 3 Prod Rec switch temporarily to silent fan profile during recording Off always use selected fan profile Profile Cool Normal Silent Selects a profile for the camera fan 3 Prod Cool maximum cooling Normal normal cooling Silent minimal cooling Time date 2 Year 2000 2099 Sets the value for year 2 Month 112 Sets the value for month 2 Day 1 31 Sets the value for day 2 Store Date Exec Activates the new date settings 2 Hour 00 23 Sets the value for hour 2 Minutes 00759 Sets the value for minutes 2 Seconds 00 59 Sets the value for seconds 2 Store Time Exec Activates the new time settings 2 Buttons 0 User buttons 0 Button 1 Disable Ext Iris Mark Assigns a function to user button 1 on the side 0 Oper out Mark in Record panel of the camera Forward Rewind Pause play Stop play Start play Button 2 Disable Ext Iris Mark Assigns a function to user button 2 on the side 0 Oper out Mark in Record panel of the camera Forward Rewind Pause play Stop play Start play Lens 0 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 140 Chapter 13 Viewfinder menu Viewfinder menu item Values Description Level File RET button Ext signal gt playback Assigns a function to the RET button on the 0 Oper lens Handgrip 0 Zoom co
133. rol the camcorder e The Operational Control Panel OCP 400 offers remote access to the camcorders functions and is best suited for studio use Refer to the user s guide of the OCP 400 to set up a remote connection and control the camcorder DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 51 Chapter 4 Menu navigation 4 1 1 User levels Four user levels can be selected 0 3 that restrict the set of functions which can be changed In this way the danger of accidentally changing critical functions while shooting can be reduced User level O locks most of the operational controls and is not normally used for operational purposes The recommended minimum user level is 1 For full control set the level to 3 If some menu items are dimmed grey they may be locked for the installed user level Change the user level in the SYSTEM SECURITY USER LEVEL menu 4 2 Side panel display The side panel display provides controls to access the user interface and camcorder menu system The panel can be rotated 270 around a hinged point Rotation of more than 120 around the horizontal axis results in a picture flip around horizontal axis The best way to use the side panel display for menu navigation is to set it back into the camcorder body recess with the five push buttons at the bottom The side panel display allows direct interaction with menu controls shown on the screen The touch screen is designed to work with a finger or ot
134. ront of the value and the Rotary control is used to change the analogue value Press the Select button to return the cursor to the function list 4 4 6 Undoing changes If you make changes to the video settings in the menu and you decide not to keep them use the Std Recall button at the side of the camcorder to recall a standard set of values for the video parameters A P _ lt lt A a a E 60 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 5 Video setup Chapter 5 Video setup 5 1 Video standards To obtain the video standards of your choice for recording and output you must make several selections in the SETUP FORMATS menu on the side panel display There are six different video standards Each of these standard is used to derive the video signals for recording and output The video formats you select affect many other functions such as output signal formats and recording capacity Video standard HD SDI output SDI output CVBS output 1080i59 94 HD 1920 x 1080159 94 720p59 94 HD 1280 x 720p59 94 480i59 94 SD 480159 94 NTSC 1080150 HD 1920 x 1080150 720p50 HD 1280 x 720p50 576150 SD 576150 PAL Interlaced formats are indicated by i progressive formats by p The field frame rate 50 or 59 94 is shown after one of these letters The camcorder can be used in either HD standards or SD standards The SDI video outputs are swi
135. s Guide v1 15 67 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 6 Working with optical filters The camcorder has an optical neutral density filter wheel that can be placed in the optical path to reduce the incoming light The filter wheel has a clear position and three neutral density filters These neutral density filters can be used for example to control depth of field or exposure levels Position Filter 1 Clear 2 ND 1 4 filter 2 stops down 3 ND 1 16 filter 4 stops down 4 ND 1 64 filter 6 stops down The filters are selected with the filter wheel switch at the top front of the camcorder or in the VIDEO LEVELS FILTER WHEELS N D FILTER menu T gt Rotate the filter wheel switch to move the optical filter The status of the filter wheel is displayed in the viewfinder for a few seconds The ND RE indicator in the viewfinder lights when an ND Neutral Density filter is selected IS Note Because there are several ways LCP 400 side panel menu etc to select the optical filter the position of the filter wheel switch itself does not necessarily represent the currently selected filter IS Note The camcorder does not need optical color filters to be able to white balance correctly The range of the auto white balance is so wide from 2000K to 20 000K that there is never any need to use color filters to obtain the correct white 68 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 C
136. sk is not in use always store it in its protective case e Avoid handling the disk by the front edge the edge that inserts into the drive e f you suspect a disk is defective replace it immediately Do not continue to use it as this could damage the drive e Ifa disk is difficult to insert make sure that the logo is facing away from the camcorder and try again Never force a disk into or out of the REV PRO drive this could damage the drive and the disk e Avoid exposing REV PRO disks to direct sunlight extreme temperatures or moisture e Avoid exposing REV PRO disks to strong magnetic fields such as those produced by monitors or speakers e Avoid dropping a REV PRO disk This could cause damage to the disk 10 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Technology The Grass Valley Infinity Digital Media Camcorder signifies a revolutionary step in ENG and EFP acquisition combining the best of Grass Valley s multiple Emmy award winning camcorder engineering with leading IT recording and connectivity technologies This camcorder is part of the new Infinity Series product line designed from the ground up to bring all the benefits of advanced technologies to the broadcast and production industries This line represents the future of acquisition and recording products delivering affordable open and truly flexible systems e HD SD multi format support
137. tap the CLIPS button This opens the thumbnail overview of all recorded clips The last recorded clip is selected Use the UP and DOWN buttons to view more thumbnails Scrolling up shows older clips gt To select a clip tap its thumbnail The thumbnail is highlighted media indicator 13 46 29 22 F JP2K lt lt a a Tue_ Tue_ Tue_ 003 23 0256 003 02 0266 001 01 position indicator tape view tumbnail WKTP Produc WKTP Produc Tape View 0276 007 06 00 01 35 06 f 00 00 22 14 back button ac menu menu button scroll buttons The thumbnail overview also shows playlists There are two types of playlist e a Tape View playlist and e a Story playlist The playlists are shown after the clips The Tape View playlist is always shown first IS Note The thumbnail overview can show up to 60 clip thumbnails When more clips are present on the current media the thumbnails are grey but they can still be selected DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 97 Chapter 9 Clip management Thumbnail information Thumbnails provide information about the clip or the playlist Clip thumbnail Tape View thumbnail Story playlist thumbnail name Tue_ name Tape View name _ WKTP_prod 0286 002 18 00 06 35 19 00 06 35 19 index length length length number mmm ss hh mm ss ff hh mm ss ff Tape View thumbnail The Tape View thumbnail can be distinguished from
138. tched automatically to the appropriate standards An analog CVBS output is available This down converted SDTV signal is present at the analog output in either NTSC or PAL 5 1 1 Aspect ratio The native aspect ratio of the imager is 16 9 The HD signal is always 16 9 while the SD signal can be set to 4 3 or 16 9 The 4 3 format can be cropped side panels removed from 16 9 aspect ratio or letterboxed 16 9 format in 4 3 aspect ratio with black bars on top and bottom DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 61 Chapter 5 Video setup 5 2 Input and output connectors Four BNC connectors are located at the rearright of the camcorder The output signals on these connectors depend on the port settings that are set in the SYSTEM HARDWARE PORTS menu IS Note The output signals follow the video standard that has been selected in the SETUP FORMATS menu for the camcorder Digital video output a Digital video input Analog video output Analog video input T oo Connector name Function Digital video output e normal HD SDI or SDI output or e viewfinder signal HD SDI output Video standard depends on video format of camcorder Digital video input HD SDI or SDI input for e viewing e recording e extracting and locking to VITC or e embedded SDI audio Analog video output or digital audio output Analog video output e CVBS f
139. tems Digital Vertical Interval Time Code Viewfinder output signal The viewfinder signal can be selected in the SYSTEM HARDWARE PORTS menu for output as a HD SDI signal on the digital video connector When selected the message VF is shown in the viewfinder The viewfinder signal is only output when the video format of the camcorder is set to a HD standard All display messages menus and markers and the viewfinder signal processing zebra focus assist VF detail are applied to the output signal Crispening of the viewfinder signal is not applied If the Option switch on the viewfinder is set to the On position only selected markers are shown VF detail is still applied 5 2 2 Analog connectors Analog video The Analog Out connector provides a 1Vpp CVBS analogue output signal This signal is only present if the connector is terminated correctly with 75 Q A linear time code signal according to SMPTE 12M 1999 can also be provided for locking external units to the time code generator of the camcorder The Analog In connector accepts a 1Vpp CVBS external video signal for genlocking the camcorder and for recording This signal can also be viewed in the viewfinder A black burst signal can be used for genlocking A linear time code signal according to SMPTE 12M 1999 can also be supplied to this connector for locking the time code generator of the camcorder to an external unit DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 63
140. tery as soon as possible Battery empty Battery is empty Switch off the camcorder and change or recharge battery Power low External voltage is low Check external power supply Media almost full Selected storage media is almost full Prepare for switch over procedure or stop recording and change media Media full Selected storage media is full Recording continues on the next preferred media Incompatible video The clip was recorded with a different video standard and or compression Set the camcorder to the same video standard and compression scheme as the clip lt audio source gt overload A selected audio source is peaking Audio distortion may occur Reduce gain or input level of the indicated audio source Changing to lt media gt Recording continues on the next preferred media Touch screen locked Touch screen is locked Press lock button again to unlock screen System shutdown Camcorder is in the process of switching off Do not disconnect power supply or battery Temp high Internal temperature is too high Switch off the camcorder and move the unit to a cooler place Replace battery Battery is depleted Use a different battery Replace REV disk REV disk approaching end of life Format REV disk or exchange the disk with a new one Replace REV drive REV drive approaching end of life
141. the event of the grant of a patent or the registration of a utility model or design Liable to technical alterations in the course of further development Grass Valley and Infinity are trademarks of Grass Valley Inc All other tradenames referenced are service marks trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Visit the Grass Valley public website to download the latest user s guide updates and additional information about your broadcast product www thomsongrassvalley com Table of contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 Technology scsi Sea aca Ie ea skin Bath nee Sh Pees Ei Me Sete hed 11 1511 Xensium AAA eda dad ea da SPS pea Se 11 1 1 2 Advanced camcorder technology o oooccococcco eee 11 121 37 T based recordingsmedia mi reei dcied ace hears bh ee be as a S a as 12 1 1 4 On board selectable COMPTressiON ooooooooocoo 12 11 5 Ultimate CONNECTUVIN a dai ae GY ese See AIG Aw Vata sid A 12 TiO USerintentaces ins a bad waa Ped ewe eet de aha eek ald 13 1 1 7 Enhancing your workflows 0 0 0 0c 13 Key features os cse seams AS waned la See A Cae nite Ase ate 14 Infinity type numbers ooo 15 Quick reference cio cette sce teehee P s Seek de 16 About this user s guide 2 0 ccc tees 20 Chapter 2 Attaching parts 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 10 Mounting alensi sere bor ees A ee esis Dyes 21 Viewfinder 2 inch 0 0 ccc eee
142. the timecode generator 0 Prod Record run timecode generator only runs when recording Free run timecode generator runs continuously userbits userbit mode User value Real time Selects the timecode user bits mode 0 Prod Ext input userbits 1 UB1 0 F 0 Sets a value for user bit 1 0 Prod UB2 0 F 0 Sets a value for user bit 2 0 Prod UB3 0 F 0 Sets a value for user bit 3 0 Prod UB4 0 F 0 Sets a value for user bit 4 0 Prod userbit type Date Time Page Line Selects the timecode user bits type 0 Prod Unspec reserved 8 bit code userbits 2 UB5 0 F 0 Sets a value for user bit 5 0 Prod DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 12 Side panel menu Menu item Values Description Level File UB6 0 F 0 Sets a value for user bit 6 0 Prod UB7 0 F 0 Sets a value for user bit 7 0 Prod UB8 0 F 0 Sets a value for user bit 8 0 Prod setup input type DVITC LTC Selects timecode type to be used for the 0 Prod input DVITC Digital Vertical Interval Time Code LTC Linear Time Code f run sync Real time Local value Selects type of timecode synchronisation 0 Prod External ATC SD 11 18 11 Selects the video line number used to embed 0 Prod the ATC Ancillary Time Code into the SD video signal dropframe NDF DF Selects non drop frame NDF mode or drop O Prod from DF for timecode ATC HD NONE 9 Selects the video line number used to embe
143. ton clip 3 Press the button above the eyepiece tube and remove the eyepiece 4 Fit the wide angle eyepiece to the two clips ensuring that they both click into place 0 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 23 Chapter 2 Attaching parts 2 3 Mounting a microphone To attach a microphone to the camcorder proceed as follows 1 Unscrew the knurled screw and open the microphone holder 2 Place the microphone inside the rubber jaws of the holder 3 Don t allow the wind hood to touch the holder as this reduces the damping effect 4 Close the holder and tighten the knurled screw 5 Connect the microphone cable to the MIC audio connector on the right side of the camcorder The microphone connector supplies phantom power 48 Vdc Ensure that the input sensitivity is correctly selected in the camcorder menu to match the type of microphone you are using 6 To avoid mechanical pick up do not let the microphone cable touch the holder 7 Place the microphone cable into the top clip at the front of the camcorder to guide the cable eee e ______ _ _ _ ________zZ_AQE__EA A AS 24 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 2 Attaching parts 2 4 Attaching a battery To attach a battery to the battery plate proceed as follows 1 Insert the studs of the battery into the corresponding keyhole slots located at the back of the plate IS Note Different
144. tput signal or e as AES digital audio signals on the BNC connector on the right rear of the camcorder The following pages will tell you how to e connect the inputs and set input sensitivity e select recording channel sources and set recording levels e monitor channels and sources and e select output channels or sources DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 79 Chapter 6 Audio setup 6 2 Inputs Location Connector Function Front microphone input Front microphone input Front1 or Front2 This XLR 3 socket accepts a balanced mono microphone signal from a high quality dynamic microphone A phantom power supply is provided as standard When the optional DMC1180 stereo front microphone connector kit is installed this socket is replaced with a 5 pin XLR female socket that accepts a stereo balanced microphone Headset microphone input MicRear Headset microphone input MicRear Connect a headset microphone to this mini jack 3 5 mm socket Audio Input 1 Rear1 This XLR 3 socket accepts balanced audio signals from microphones or line level sources With the switch under the socket set the input to either e line e mic e mic 48 V phantom power Audio Input 2 Rear2 This XLR 3 socket accepts balanced audio signals from microphones or line level sources Audio Audio With the switch under the socket set the input to Input 1 Input 2 either
145. ts the channel filter Prod ch1 lvl control AGC Fixed Lev1 Front Selects a recording level control Prod Level 1 Front ch1 recording lvl 0 99 50 Sets the fixed recording level when fixed Prod control is selected ch1 AGC profile Noisy Quiet Standard Selects the AGC Automatic Gain Control Prod profile channel 2 ch2 filter None 150Hz Selects the channel filter Prod ch2 Ivl control AGC Fixed Lev2 Front Selects a recording level control Prod Level 2 Front ch2 recording lvl 0 99 50 Sets the fixed recording level when fixed Prod control is selected ch2 AGC profile Noisy Quiet Standard Selects the AGC Automatic Gain Control Prod profile channel 3 ch3 filter None 150Hz Selects the channel filter Prod ch3 lvl control AGC AGC Stereo Fixed Selects a recording level control Prod Lev1 Front Level 1 Front ch3 recording lvl 0 99 50 Sets the fixed recording level when fixed Prod control is selected ch3 AGC profile Noisy Quiet Standard Selects the AGC Automatic Gain Control Prod profile channel 4 ch4 filter None 150Hz Selects the channel filter 1 Prod DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 109 Chapter 12 Side panel menu Menu item Values Description Level File ch4 lvl control AGC AGC Stereo Fixed Selects a recording level control 1 Prod Lev2 Front Level 2 Front ch4 recording lvl 0 99 50 Sets the fixed recording level when
146. ttery is attached Even when the camcorder battery is removed the display continues to work for some time 46 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 3 General set up 3 9 Lights and indicators 3 9 1 Tally indicators The red tally indicators at the front of the viewfinder and at the rear camcorder normally light to indicate that the camcorder is recording The REC indicator in the viewfinder also lights The Tally on off switch is used to control the tally lights at the front and rear of the camcorder When this switch is set to the Off position the tally lights do not light when the camcorder is recording The rear tally lights can be programmed to follow the Tally on off switch in the SYSTEM TALLY REAR FOLLOW submenu of the viewfinder menu 3 9 2 Media indicators The indicators in the media bay provide information about the inserted media Media indicator Media status Off No media present Blue flashing slowly Mounting Blue Mounted available Blue flashing fast Reading from media Red Writing to media Purple red and blue Media is full Red Blue alternating color Media is rejected 3 10 Playback indicators When playing back recordings the following indicators are shown Indication Recorder operation REC Recording II Paused 1x 2x 4x 8x 16x 32x 64x Playback the numbers indicate the forward speed 1x 2x 4x 8x 16x 32x 64x
147. tton on the lens You can also use the Rec button on the front of the camcorder or the record switch under the carrying handle to start recording The Rec indicator in the viewfinder and the tally indicators light The status bar on the side panel display is red when the camcorder is recording g Record button O miola O Record switch Record button aa VTR Start Stop en as q y enst 2 During recording monitor the viewfinder indications power and media indicator 8 2 2 Stop recording gt To stop recording press the record button on the lens the camcorder front or the switch under the carrying handle again The actual recording to the media might continue even after you stop recording The media indicator lights as long as the camcorder is writing to the media Do not interrupt power to the camcorder during this time DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 95 Chapter 8 Shooting 8 3 Quick review gt To review the last 5 seconds of a recorded clip press the RET button on the lens to play it back in the viewfinder Ifyou press the button below the side panel display the playback signal is displayed on the display as well RET button 96 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 9 Clip management Chapter 9 Clip management 9 1 Viewing clips 9 1 1 Thumbnail overview To view recorded clips use the side panel menu and
148. udio 2 input e Wrx1 wireless channel optional Front1 front microphone or stereo front microphone channel 1 optional Front2 stereo front microphone channel 2 only available when installed MicRear rear mini jack headset microphone AES1 digital audio input channel 1 via BNC connector AES2 digital audio input channel 2 via BNC connector SDI In1 8 embedded digital audio input channels from the SDI input or e Mute Four channels are always recorded When a recording channel is not used set the recording source for that channel to Mute 6 3 2 Set recording levels Audio levels for the four recording channels are controlled automatically or manually When manual control is selected the two rotary controls at the left rear of the camcorder are used to adjust the audio levels These can be programmed to adjust a single channel or a combination of channels 1 3 2 4 The front audio level control can be assigned to any channel This control can be used together with the rotary controls at the rear Level 1 control Level 2 control Front audio level control 82 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 Chapter 6 Audio setup To set up audio level control for each of the four recording channels 1 Goto the AUDIO CHANNELS menu 2 Tap one of the CHANNEL buttons numbered 1 to 4 The following buttons appear e FILTER selects a filter that is applied to
149. ure Auto White Balance switch Monitor User 1 User 2 White Balance switch 1 Use the White Bal switch to select one of the memory positions FL50 60 AW1 or AW2 in which to store the measured color temperature value 2 Hold the White Bal switch at the front of the camcorder in the up position The following appears in the viewfinder os A A O a a E ES a ES as e n A Y 3 Point the camcorder so that the reference white surface is between the two black boxes on the screen _ _A__ ___ gt _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____aA rr e DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 71 Chapter 5 Video setup 4 Release the White Bal switch to start the measurement procedure A message indicating that the calibration procedure is runnning appears 5 a Oooo AW calibration running Ls ss aw a A IS Note If there is insufficient light the Video too low message appears in the viewfinder 5 When the process is completed within a few seconds the OK message and the measured temperature appears in the viewfinder oo oo a AW1 3200K a aa G a a a oo Y The measured color temperature is now stored in the selected memory position and can be recalled as required If the button is pressed during the measurement process or when the auto white balance procedure fails the memory position resets to it original value IS Note During the auto white procedu
150. wer speeds iris threshold 0 99 63 Sets the threshold value for the auto iris 3 Oper function mom iris setpoint 0 99 8 Sets momentary iris setpoint level 3 RE iris comp On Off Turns the iris compensation on or off Use this 0 setting to compensate for iris loss when a range extender is used extended iris gain speed 1 5 5 Sets the gain speed for extended auto iris Si Oper exp time speed iris min F5 6 F8 0 F11 0 F16 0 Sets the minimum iris value for extended auto S1 Oper iris gain max 0 15dB 15dB Sets the maximum gain value for extended S1 Oper auto iris exp min time iris max F1 4 F2 0 F2 8 F4 0 Sets the maximum iris value for extended S1 Oper F5 6 auto iris lens type Std WA Selects the lens type used to apply the 0 Oper correct shading type Std standard WA wide angle buttons contrast button BlkStrKnee Knee BikStr Assigns a function to the contrast button 0 Oper BlkStrKnee black stretch knee Knee knee BlkStr black stretch user buttons user 1 Start play Stop play Assigns a function to user button 1 0 Oper Rewind Forward Pause play Record Mark in Mark out Ext iris Disabled DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 121 Chapter 12 Side panel menu Menu item Values Description Level File user 2 Start play Stop play Assigns a function to user button 2 0 Oper Rewind Forward
151. when input mode is Ch3 4 channel AES Audio AES mode Channel Source Selects input mode for the AES audio output Prod AES 1 source Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a source to be routed to the AES1 Prod Front1 Front2 MicRear output when input mode is source SDI In1 8 AES1 AES2 AES 1 channel Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or channel mix to be routed Prod Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 to the AES2 output when input mode is Ch3 4 channel AES 2 source Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Selects a source to be routed to the AES2 Prod Front1 Front2 MicRear output when input mode is source SDI In1 8 AES1 AES2 AES 2 channel Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or channel mix to be routed Prod Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 to the AES2 output when input mode is Ch3 4 channel SDI out SDI channel 1 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or source to embed in the 1 Prod Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 SDI audio output channel Ch3 4 Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Front1 Front2 MicRear AES1 AES2 SDI In1 8 SDI channel 2 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or source to embed in the 1 Prod Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 SDI audio output channel Ch3 4 Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Front1 Front2 MicRear AES1 AES2 SDI In1 8 SDI channel 3 Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Selects a channel or source to embed in the 1 Prod Ch1 2 Ch1 3 Ch2 4 Ch3 4 Rear1 Rear2 Wrx1 Front1 Front2 MicRear AES1 AES2 SDI In1 8 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 SDI aud
152. witchable 3 XLR 3 pin female panel view Audio output connector a E een Max output level 22 dBu 7 Outputs are at balanced line level de 3 Chassis ground cable shield 2 NY 2 Audio 1 hot 3 Audio 1 cold XLR 5 pin male 4 Audio 2 hot panel view 5 Audio 2 cold DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User s Guide v1 15 105 Chapter 11 Specifications Front microphone connector XLR 3 Front1 YEN Pin Description 2 KEDY 1 Chassis ground cable shield Y Y 2 Audio 3 Audio 3 udio XLR 3 pin female panel view Microphone impedance 200 Q Max input level 14 dBu Phantom power 48 V fixed Front microphone connector XLR 5 Front1 and Front2 z e Microphone impedance 200 Q 5 ES Pin Description Max input level 14 dBu o 1 Chassis ground cable shield Phantom power 48 V fixed 4 SF 2 2 Audio 1 hot 3 3 Audio 1 cold XLR 5 pin female 4 Audio 2 hot panel view 5 Audio 2 cold Headphones output tip sleeve Headphones impedance 200 Q z ee phones impedance Pin Description Max output level 22 dBu CIL sleeve Ground cable shield tip Audio Left a ring Audio Right ring 6 3 mm jack cable plug shown Headset microphone input MicRear np ssleeue Pin Description Ca sleeve Ground cable shield a tip Signal hot ring sig

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