Page 1 DIGITAL CAMCORDER DVW-970/970P The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the DVW-970/ 970P Digital Camcorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese versions) in PDF format. For more details, see “1-4 Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 15. OPERATION MANUAL...
Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For the customers in USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 3 Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio). Für Kunden in Deutschland Wenn Sie das Gerät entsorgen wollen, wenden Sie sich bitte an das nächste Sony-Kundendienstzentrum. Der eingebaute ü Akku muss als chemischer Sonderm ll entsorgt werden,...
Page 4 ATTENZIONE Per evitare il pericolo di incendi o scosse elettriche, non esporre l’apparecchio alla pioggia o all’umidità. Per evitare scosse elettriche, non aprire l’apparecchio. Per le riparazioni, rivolgersi solo a personale qualificato. Per i clienti in Europa Questo prodotto recante il marchio CE è conforme sia alla direttiva sulla compatibilità...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Table of Contents 1-1 Features ... 11 1-1-1 Camera Features ...11 1-1-2 VTR Features ...12 1-1-3 Other Features...12 1-2 Example of System Configuration ... 14 1-3 Precautions ...
Page 7 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings 3-2-6 Continuous Recording on Previous Cut...51 3-2-7 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function) ...52 3-3 Checking Recording and Playback...53 3-3-1 Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording —...
Page 8 6-2 Saving and Loading Scene Files ... 104 6-2-1 Saving a Scene File...104 6-2-2 Loading a Scene File...106 6-2-3 Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings Saved in the Reference File ...108 6-3 Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a “Memory Stick”...
Page 9 7-8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ...121 7-9 Putting on the Rain Cover (Not Supplied) ...121 7-10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit...122 8-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting...124 8-1-1 Preparations for Testing ...124 8-1-2 Testing the Camera ...124 8-1-3 Testing the VTR...126 8-2 Maintenance ...128...
Page 10 Table of Contents Menu List ... 134 OPERATION Menu ...134 PAINT Menu ...140 MAINTENANCE Menu ...145 FILE Menu ...153 DIAGNOSIS Menu ...155 About a “Memory Stick”... 156 Index... 158...
Page 11: Features
ENG and EFP 1) The DVW-970 is for the NTSC broadcast system. The DVW-970P is for the PAL broadcast system. The description given in this manual applies to both models, any differences being clearly noted in the text.
Page 12: Vtr Features
S/N, frequency range, waveform characteristics, and reproducibility of details for high quality video and audio. • A long recording time of approximately 40 minutes for the DVW-970 and 48 minutes for the DVW-970P is achieved. Metadata for easier and more comfortable operation...
Page 13 CBK-MB01 Picture Cache Board: Installing the board allows the camcorder to record up to several seconds of the picture before the REC button is pressed (Picture Cache Function) and to shoot pictures at intervals (Interval Rec). CBK-FC01 Pull Down (24P) Board (for the DVW-...
Page 14: Example Of System Configuration
Video monitor for color image check during shooting Model name AC-550/550CE AC-DN10 Model name BC-M150/M50 BP-GL65/GL95/L60S Wireless video/audio transmission Wireless Camera WLL-CA50 Transmitter Extension board Product Model name Pull Down (24P) Board CBK-FC01 SDI Output Board CBK-SD01 Picture Cache Board CBK-MB01 1) For the DVW-970 only...
Page 15: Precautions
1-4 Using the CD-ROM Manual The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operation Manual for the DVW-970/970P in English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese. 1-4-1 CD-ROM System Requirements The following are required to access the supplied CD- ROM disc.
Page 16 • You can purchase a new CD-ROM disc to replace one that has been lost or damaged. Contact your Sony service representative. • You can purchase printed versions of the operation manuals (English version).
Page 17: Power Supply
Furthermore, by attaching an AC-DN10 AC Adaptor, you can operate the camcorder from AC power. b DC IN connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male) To operate the camcorder using an AC power supply, connect an AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor with the DC output cable supplied with the adaptor.
Page 18: Accessory Attachments
Remove this cap by pushing up the lens locking lever. When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for protection from dust. g LENS connector (12-pin) Fit the lens cable to this connector. Contact your Sony representative for more information about the lens you can use. Accessory Attachments...
Page 19: Audio Functions
1) E-E: Abbreviation of “Electric-to-Electric.” In E-E mode, video and audio signals input to the camcorder are output after passing through internal electric circuits only. This can be used to check input signals. e MONITOR switch and CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch These switches together determine the channel selection for audio monitor output.
Page 20 CH-1/2/CH-3/4 MONITOR Audio output switch switch position position CH-1/2 CH-1 Audio channel 1 Mix sound of channels 1 and 2 CH-2 Audio channel 2 CH-3/4 CH-3 Audio channel 3 Mix sound of channels 3 and 4 CH-4 Audio channel 4 f MONITOR volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone volume for sounds other than the alarm sound.
Page 21 k AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4 (audio input selection) switches CH-1/CH-2 switches These switches select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2. FRONT: The input signal source is the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector. REAR: The input signal source is the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.
Page 22: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions
2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions a TALLY indicator b BRIGHT control c CONTRAST control d PEAKING control e ZEBRA switch f TALLY switch i Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever a TALLY indicator Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW enables this indicator.
Page 23 The viewfinder lets you view the image in black and white while shooting, recording or playing back. It also displays various warnings and messages related to the settings or operating conditions of the camcorder, a zebra pattern, safety zone marker , and center marker 1) The safety zone marker is a rectangle indicating the effective picture area.
Page 24: Gain Selector
When this switch is set to A or B, the camcorder automatically adjusts itself to the stored value corresponding to the current settings of this switch and the FILTER selector.
Page 25 SDI signal output, use the menu. When synchronizing the time code of an external VTR with that of the camcorder, connect this connector to the GENLOCK IN connector of the external VTR. By installing the CBK-SD01 extension board (not...
Page 26 STBY: Standby mode. Recording starts as soon as you press the REC START button. Notes • Avoid allowing the camcorder to remain in STBY (standby) mode for a long time. • Even if the switch is set to the STBY position, the camcorder can automatically turn to power saving mode if the tape does not run for a certain period.
Page 27: Menu Operating Section
ON/SEL: Each time this switch is pushed upward, a window to confirm the menu settings and status of the camcorder appears on the viewfinder screen. The window consists of three pages, which are switched each time the switch is pushed upward. Each page is displayed for about 10 seconds.
Page 28 This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen. Closing the cover automatically sets this switch to OFF. ON: Displays the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen, at the last accessed page. When the menu is used for the first time, the first page is displayed.
Page 29: Time Code System
TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC type) To synchronize the time code of an external VTR to that of the camcorder, connect this connector to the reference time code input connector of the external VTR. a GENLOCK IN connector...
Page 30 R-RUN mode. CLOCK: Records time code synchronized to the internal clock. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R- RUN switch, the camcorder operates in F-RUN mode. For more information, see “To make the time code consecutive” on page 67.
Page 31: Warnings And Indications
2-7 Warnings and Indications Besides the viewfinder, speaker and earphones, the indicators and displays described in this section also provide you with information such as the operating state of the camcorder and warnings. a TALLY indicator b DISPLAY switch c TALLY switch...
Page 32: Warnings And Indications On The Display Panel
g WARNING indicator This indicator lights up or flashes when there is a fault in the VTR. For details, see “8-3 Operation Warnings” on page 129. h Display panel This displays VTR-related warnings, battery status, tape status, audio levels, time data, and so on. For details, see “2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel”...
Page 33: Time Code Display
Time code display Lights in playback mode. Lights when VITC is selected for the time code. Lights in non-drop frame mode. (DVW-970 only) Lights when the camcorder is synchronized with an external time code. Lights when the time code generator is on hold.
Page 34: Indicators In The Viewfinder
For details, see “8-3 Operation Warnings” on page 129. c BATT (battery) indicator This indicator starts flashing when the battery connected to the camcorder is nearly exhausted, and stays lit when the battery is completely exhausted. The battery power level at which the indicator starts flashing can be set on the BATTERY page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Page 35: About Cassette
Push and close the lid. Notes • To insert the tape correctly, make sure to stand the grip of the camcorder. • When inserting the tape, be careful that you don’t hit the tape against the tape holder. About Cassette...
Page 36: Preventing Accidental Erasure
Checking the tape for slack Pressing in the reels lightly, turn them gently with your fingers in the directions shown below. If the reels will not move, there is no slack. Checking the tape for slack Unloading a cassette With the power supply on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment lid.
Page 37: Recording
3-2 Recording 3-2-1 Basic Procedures This section describes the basic procedures for shooting and recording. Before a shooting session, ensure that the camcorder is functioning properly. For details, see “8-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting” on page 124. From turning on the camcorder to loading...
Page 38: Continuous Recording
Recording 3-2-2 Continuous Recording If the camcorder is in the recording pause mode, simply pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens continues recording exactly from the next frame.
Page 39: Recording Essence Marks
Press the RET button. The tape will rewind and will be positioned at the desired point to continue recording. Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens to start recording. 3-2-3 Recording Essence Marks Various essence marks, such as shot marks, can be recorded on tape.
Page 40 When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to move the mark to ESSENCE MARK then push the MENU knob. When any page of the MAINTENANCE menu is displayed, turn the MENU knob until the ESSENCE MARK or ESSENCE MARK2 page appears, then push the MENU knob.
Page 41 Cover MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob. The TOP menu appears. Turn the MENU knob to move the MAINTENANCE. Push the MENU knob. When the MAINTENANCE menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears.
Page 42: Starting A Shoot With A Few Seconds Of Pre-Stored Picture Data (Picture Cache Function: With Cbk-Mb01)
(Picture Cache Function: with CBK- MB01) By installing the optional CBK-MB01 extension board in the camcorder, the camcorder is able to constantly store a few seconds (up to 8 seconds) worth of the most current picture and sound data in the boards memory.
Page 43 The DF/ NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only for the DVW-970. Press the MENU knob. mark appears on the left of the currently selected item and a z mark appears on the left of the setting.
Page 44: Shooting Picture At Intervals (Interval Rec Function: With Cbk-Mb01)
When the tape runs out during recording Please note that if the tape runs out and the camcorder stops during recording, a certain amount of recorded picture data, equal to that recorded during the Picture Cache time, will be lost, because it has not yet been recorded on the tape.
Page 45 The DF/ NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only for the DVW-970. Press the MENU knob. mark appears on the left of the currently selected item and a z mark appears on the left of the setting.
Page 46 2SEC y 5SEC y 10SEC. TURBO Notes A.INT • Set the LIGHT switch on the camcorder to AUTO to 5SEC turn on the light before recording. The light switch must also be set to ON. With these settings, the light turns on and off automatically.
Page 47 “3-2-1 Basic Procedures” (page 37), secure the camcorder so that it will not move. Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens. The camcorder starts recording in Auto Interval Rec mode.
Page 48 When the camcorder power is switched off during recording in Auto Interval Rec mode • When you set the POWER switch to OFF, the camcorder will switch off by itself after the tape has run for a few seconds to record the picture data stored in memory.
Page 49 “3-2-1 Basic Procedures” on page 37, secure the camcorder so that it will not move. Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens. The camcorder starts recording in Single Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec.
Page 50 “3-2-1 Basic Procedures” on page 37, secure the camcorder so that it will not move. Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens. The camcorder starts recording in Continuous Trigger...
Page 51: Continuous Recording On Previous Cut
When the camcorder power is switched off during recording in Manual Interval Rec mode • When you set the POWER switch to OFF, the camcorder will switch off by itself after disc access has continued for a few seconds to record the picture data stored in memory.
Page 52: Searching For The Last Recorded Portion And Turning In Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function)
STOP button during playback. To activate the end search function, push Recording the STOP button again to stop the camcorder and then press the RET button on the lens. Blank portion...
Page 53: Checking Recording And Playback
Color Video Monitor — Playback in Color Connect a color video monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector of the camcorder. By pressing the PLAY button, you can view the recorded picture. When the optional CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board is installed, you can connect a color video monitor provided with an SDI IN connector.
Page 54: Freezing A Picture During Playback
60MIN To restart playback: Push the PLAY button. To view the pictures shot by the camcorder: Push the STOP button. To rewind the tape: Push the REW button. mark to STOP To fast forward the tape: Push the F FWD button.
Page 55: Setting The Stand-By Off Timer During Rec-Pause
3-5 Setting the Stand-by off Timer During Rec- Pause The VTR SAVE/STBY switch allows you to control the VTR power mode during pauses in recording (rec-pause) or when stopped. However, even in the standby mode (with the VTR SAVE/ STBY switch set to STBY), you can set the VTR in such a way that the mode is automatically switched from the standby mode to save mode when the tape does not run for a preset time, using the VTR MODE page of the...
Page 56: Adjusting The Black Balance And The White Balance
The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases. • When the camcorder is used for the first time • When the camcorder has not been used for a long time • When the camcorder is used under conditions in which the surrounding temperature has changed greatly •...
Page 57: Adjusting The White Balance
Keep pushing the AUTO W/B BAL to BLK until “-BLACK SET-” appears after “-BLACK BALANCE-” appears. If the error message occurs again, contact your Sony service representative. Note If the lens cable is not firmly connected to the LENS connector, it may not be possible to adjust the lens iris. If this happens, the black balance will be incorrect.
Page 58: If The Automatic White Balance Adjustment Cannot Be Made
Either stop down the lens iris or change the ND filter. If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the white balance adjustment. If the error message occurs again, contact your Sony service representative. Approximate color temperature of the subject...
Page 59: Setting The Electronic Shutter
“I (interlace scan).” Use this mode For shooting subjects in low level lighting conditions. You can select the shutter speed from among 1 (1/30 sec for the DVW-970, 1/25 sec for the DVW-970P) to 8, 16 Setting the Electronic Shutter...
Page 60: Selecting The Shutter Mode And Shutter Speed
60 Hz (with the DVW-970) or 50 Hz (with the DVW-970P). However, if the power frequency is 50 Hz (with the DVW-970) or 60 Hz (with the DVW- 970P), setting the shutter speed to 1/100 or 1/60 can reduce this flicker.
Page 61 The frequency range can be changed between 60.1 and 7000 Hz (DVW-970) or between 50.2 and 9000 Hz (DVW-970P). When the RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit is connected You can set the shutter speed of ECS with the rotary encoder of the RM-B150/B750.
Page 62: Changing The Reference Value For Automatic Iris Ad Justment
SHUTTER 1/250 SHUTTER 1/500 SHUTTER 1/1000 SHUTTER 1/2000 (This menu display is for the DVW-970. For the DVW- 970P, “SHUTTER 1/60” is displayed instead of “SHUTTER 1/100.”) Turn the MENU knob to move the shutter mode or shutter speed you want, then press the MENU knob.
Page 63 Turn the MENU knob to change the reference value. The changed reference value is retained until the power of the camcorder is turned off. Even if the reference value is changed, it reverts to the standard value every time the power is turned on.
Page 64: Adjusting The Audio Level
Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section. The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the screen. To counter problems with very bright highlights...
Page 65: Manually Adjusting The Audio Level Of The Front Microphone
• If the XLR connection automatic detection mode is on, when the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/ CH2 connectors, the camcorder detects the connection to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. Thus, the AUDIO IN switches are internally reset to REAR and the audio signals input to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors are automatically selected.
Page 66: Input Level Of Audio Channels Ch-3 And Ch-4
Manual adjustment of the audio levels of the front microphone Set either or both of the AUDIO IN switch(es) to FRONT as follows: When using the front microphone input for both channels 1 and 2: Set both AUDIO IN switches to FRONT.
Page 67: Setting The Time Data
The time code setting range is from 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 : 59 : 29 (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) for the DVW-970, and from 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 : 59 : 24 for the DVW-970P.
Page 68: Setting The User Bits
4-5-4 Synchronizing the Time Code You can synchronize the internal time code generator of this camcorder with an external generator for the regeneration of an external time code. You can also synchronize the time code generators of other camcorders/ VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder.
Page 69: Procedure For Time Code Synchronization
Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. Supply a time code signal and a reference video signal complying with the SMPTE (for the DVW-970) or EBU (for the DVW-970P) standard and in proper phase relationship, to the TC IN connector and to the GENLOCK IN connector, respectively.
Page 70: Menu Organization And Operation
OFF switch from the OFF position to the ON position. Note Depending on the internal switch settings, display of the TOP menu may be disabled. For details, ask your Sony service representative. Submenus selected in the TOP menu These are the following menus. • USER menu This menu includes monitor output settings, viewfinder settings, and commonly used functions.
Page 71: Basic Menu Operations
This section explains operations on the USER menu. But the operations are the same as those on menus other than the USER menu. Also, if the optional extension boards are not installed in your camcorder, some items on the USER menu pages are not displayed. Proceed as follows: Switch the MENU ON/OFF switch from OFF to ON.
Page 72 This indicates that the menu screen can be scrolled downwards. 01.OUTPUT 02.TEST OUT This indicates that the 03.FUNCTION1 04.VF DISP 1 menu screen can be 05.VF DISP 2 scrolled upwards. 06.`!'LED 07.MARKER 08.GAIN SW 09.VF SETTING b mark 10.AUTO IRIS 2 Press the MENU knob.
Page 73: Editing The User Menu
The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen, and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the screen (when the viewfinder DISPLAY switch is set to ON or the VF DISP item on the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu is set to “ON”).
Page 74: Adding/Deleting/Replacing Pages
1 Turn the MENU knob until the page that has the desired items appears, then press the MENU knob. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the desired item, then press the MENU knob. The USER 2 EDIT page appears again, displaying the newly added item.
Page 75 If the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to move the mark to “EDIT PAGE,” then press the MENU knob to display the EDIT PAGE screen. If a different page is displayed, turn the MENU knob until the EDIT PAGE screen appears, then press the MENU knob to select the page.
Page 76 The page selected in step 1 is moved to the position selected in step 3. In the above example, “AUTO IRIS” moves to the “04” position and the “VF DISP 1” and following items move down one line. Menu Organization and Operation...
Page 77: Status Display On The Viewfinder Screen
5-2 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen The viewfinder screen displays not only the video picture but also characters and messages indicating the camcorder settings and operating status, a center marker, a safety zone marker, etc. When the MENU ON/OFF switch is set to OFF and the DISPLAY switch is set to ON, the items for which an “ON”...
Page 78 This indicates the shutter speed or the shutter mode. However, if the SHUTTER selector is set to OFF, nothing is displayed. 1/100 (DVW-970) or 1/60 (DVW-970P), 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000: Shutter speed (in seconds) in standard mode ECS: ECS mode...
Page 79: Vf Disp 1 Page
This indicates the date and time of recording, which are recorded together with the color bars. v Model name and serial number This indicates the model name and serial number of the camcorder, which are recorded together with the color bars. w 16:9 mode This indicates the 16:9 mode.
Page 80: Adjustment Progress Messages
48 dB) WHITE : n (where n = A CH, B CH, PRESET) or ATW : RUN DCC : ON (or OFF) SS : 1/100 (DVW-970) or 1/60 (DVW-970P) (or 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS) E.g. AWB : OK...
Page 81: Marker 1 Page
The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen, and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the screen. 5-2-5 Setting the Viewfinder Use the VF SETTING page of the USER menu to select items related to the viewfinder.
Page 82: Vf Setting Page
OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section. The menu disappears from the screen, and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the screen. 5-2-6 Recording Shot Data...
Page 83: Shot Id Page
SHOT DISP page U12 SHOT DISP SHOT DATE SHOT TIME SHOT MODEL NAME : SHOT SERIAL NO SHOT ID SEL SHOT 16:9 ID SHOT BLINK CHARA: Item Description SHOT DATE Selects whether or not the shot date is superimposed (ON or OFF). SHOT TIME Selects whether or not shot time is superimposed (ON or OFF).
Page 84: Displaying The Status Confirmation Windows
This cancels all changes, and returns to the SHOT ID page. 5-2-8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows You can confirm the settings or status of the camcorder on the screen by displaying the following three windows. ESC END • ABNORMAL <!> window •...
Page 85: Set Status Page
CH4: This window allows you to confirm the following items related to audio. • DF/NDF setting (only for the DVW-970) • Type of input signal to audio channels 1 to 4 • Input level of audio channels 1 to 4...
Page 86: Confirming The Image Of The Return Video Signal In The Viewfinder
Turn the MENU knob to move the you want to set, and press MENU knob. mark on the left of the selected item changes to a z mark, and the z mark on the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to select whether or not to display the selected window, then press the MENU knob.
Page 87: Adjustments And Settings From Menus
5-3-1 Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Selector Positions Before using the camcorder, use the GAIN SW page of the USER menu to set the gains corresponding to the L, M, and H positions of the GAIN selector, which switches the gain of the video amplifier.
Page 88: Selecting The Output Signals
OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section. The menu display disappears, and the current status of the camcorder is shown along the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. 5-3-2 Selecting the Output Signals When the optional CBK-SD01 extension board is...
Page 89: Specifying An Offset For The Auto White Balance Setting
If this is the first time the PAINT menu has been displayed, the CONTENTS page appears. If the menu has been used before, the last accessed page appears. If the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to move the mark to “WHITE,”...
Page 90: Assigning Functions To Assignable Switches
(A or B). Note If the WHITE BAL switch is not set to A or B when you operate the camcorder, the adjustment value will not be reflected in the output signal. Turn the MENU knob to move the you want to set, and press MENU knob.
Page 91 ASSIGN <2> SEL window ASSIGN <2> SEL ESC PICTURE CACHE ON/OFF TEST OUT CHARACTER MARKER ZEBRA D5600 EXT REC CONTROL TURBO SW SEL window TURBO SW SEL ESC PICTURE CACHE ON/OFF TEST OUT CHARACTER MARKER RE-TAKE RETURN VIDEO LENS RET REC SWITCH TURBO SWITCH Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 1 (push-type)
Page 92: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock
Operation of the assignable switches when UA01 to UA10 are assigned When an on/off switchable function (or menu item) is assigned to one of the assignable switches, each time the switch is pressed toggles the function on or off. When another type of menu item is assigned, pressing the switch displays the item and its setting value on the viewfinder screen.
Page 93: Lens File Page
“5-3-4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting” on page 89 to display the FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu. (“UC/J SELECT” is displayed only for the DVW-970.) Turn the MENU knob to move the SELECT,” and press MENU knob.
Page 94: Setting The Ccd Scan Mode
16:9 mode indicator on the color bar display Adjustments and Settings from Menus 5-3-9 Setting the CCD Scan Mode Since the camcorder has CCDs that use an “all pixels read- out method,” a progressive scan mode is also available in addition to the conventional interlace scan mode.
Page 95 16:9/4:3 SELECT : 16:9 SCAN MODE UC/J SELECT (“UC/J SELECT” is displayed only for the DVW-970.) Turn the MENU knob to display “PsF” or “24P,” and press the MENU knob. The z mark changes to a mark, and the ? mark changes to a z mark.
Page 96: Using Umid Data
5-3-10 Using UMID Data To perform operations from interviewing to editing effectively and to detect audio-visual materials easily when reusing them, metadata that provides additional information is recorded along with audio-visual data on a tape. As one of application of metadata, the UMID (Unique Material Identifier) is internationally standardized.
Page 97: Umid Menu Setup
• Recording based on the UTC. The UTC is used when recording the UMID. This enables uniform control of source material recorded all over the world based on the universal time code. • Calculating the date difference among source materials. The source material is recorded based on the MJD (Modified Julian Date), which enables easy calculation of date difference among source materials.
Page 98 1 hour. Note When you change the time zone, adjust the built-in clock to local time and turn the power of the camcorder off and then the power on again. MACHINE An identification number specific to the machine is...
Page 99: User File Page
5-4 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings You can return all settings in the USER menu to the standard settings. Proceed as follows: Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The last accessed menu appears on the screen. Turn the MENU knob until the USER FILE page appears, and press the MENU knob.
Page 100: Saving And Loading User Files
Setting Data 6-1 Saving and Loading User Files The camcorder is equipped with a “Memory Stick” drive, which enables you to save user files, scene files, lens files, reference files and “ALL” files. You can load these files from the “Memory Stick” for immediate recall of a particular setting configuration.
Page 101: Saving User Menu Data (User File) To The "Memory Stick
6-1-2 Saving USER Menu Data (User File) to the “Memory Stick” You can save USER menu settings held in the camcorder as user files in the “Memory Stick.” You can save up to 100 user files in the “Memory Stick.”...
Page 102 OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section. The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen, and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the screen. USER menu settings to be saved in the “Memory Stick”...
Page 103: Loading Saved Data From A "Memory Stick
F.ID 001.USER1 002.USER2 003.NO FILE 004.USER4 005.USER5 File ID (10 characters) and date ((month/ day/year) for the DVW-970 and (day/ month/year) for the DVW-970P)) File ID (16 characters) Saved date (year/month/day/hours/ minutes/seconds) Information on the model mark to “USER ?P00 USER LOAD DISPLAY MODE 001.USER1...
Page 104: Saving And Loading Scene Files
You can save up to five scene files in the camcorder memory and up to 100 scene files in a “Memory Stick.” You can also load data from the “Memory Stick” into the NO”...
Page 105 PRST, the preset value is saved. Saving scene files from the camcorder memory to the “Memory Stick” You can save five scene files from the camcorder to the “Memory Stick” in a single operation. Proceed as follows:...
Page 106: Loading A Scene File
OFF. Note If files have been saved in the page selected in step 2, those files are replaced with files loaded from the camcorder memory. For example, files from 001 to 005 are replaced. Setting the file ID Before the data is saved as a scene file, it is useful to set a file ID to identify it.
Page 107 Turn the MENU knob to move the desired file number, and press the MENU knob. The s which is displayed on the left of the file number changes to x. The camcorder is set up according to the loaded scene file. F04 SCENE FILE :SCENE 25...
Page 108: Resetting The Settings Of The Camcorder To The Standard Settings Saved In The Reference File
• To load the scene file saved in the camcorder memory when the “Memory Stick” is inserted, return to the P00 SCENE RECALL page and load the desired scene file in the camcorder memory. • When there is no file to be loaded (shown as “NO FILE”), an existing file of the same number is...
Page 109 Setting Description REFER Jumps to the REFERENCE page. USER 1 Jumps to the USER 1 page. Press the MENU knob to confirm the selection. The z mark returns to a mark, and the ? mark returns to a z mark. Notes In the following cases, jumping to the target page is impossible.
Page 110: Using A Battery Pack
• AC power using the AC-550/550CE or AC-DN10 AC adaptor 7-1-1 Using a Battery Pack When a BP-GL95 battery pack is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for about 180 minutes. When a BP- GL65 is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for about 120 minutes.
Page 111: Using An Ac Adaptor
Using an AC adaptor Using the AC-DN10 AC adaptor Mount the AC-DN10 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply. The AC-DN10 can supply up to 100 W of power.
Page 112: Adjusting The Viewfinder
Slide the viewfinder to the s convenient position. Tighten the viewfinder left-right positioning ring. To store the camcorder in the carrying case Always store the camcorder with the viewfinder moved fully in the direction opposite to the barrel and the viewfinder left-right positioning ring tightened.
Page 113: Detaching The Viewfinder
Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket For more information, refer to the BKW-401 manual.
Page 114: Mounting The Lens
Note If the lens is not firmly locked, it may come off while the camcorder is being used. This could cause a serious accident. Make sure the lens is firmly locked. It is recommended that the lens mount securing rubber (supplied) be put on the lens-locking lever as illustrated above.
Page 115: Adjusting The Flange Focal Length
Tighten the F.f or F.B ring fixing screws. 7-5 Audio Input System 7-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone You can use the supplied microphone either detached from or attached to the camcorder. Using the microphone detached from the camcorder Connect to the MIC IN connector.
Page 116: Using An External Microphone
Note In order for the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors on the camcorder to be able to provide a phantom 48 V power supply, female XLR connectors (3-pin) are fitted. If the microphone cable has a female connector, use an adaptor.
Page 117: Attaching A Uhf Portable Tuner (For A Uhf Wireless Microphone System)
7-5-3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system, fit one of the following UHF portable tuners. • WRR-855A/855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit • WRR-860/862 UHF Portable Tuner.
Page 118 Back of camcorder Screwdriver Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting. Connect the tuner power cord to the DC OUT connector of the camcorder, and the audio output cable to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector. LINE/MIC/+48 V ON switch:...
Page 119: Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment
REAR. 7-6 Tripod Mounting You can easily mount and dismount the camcorder on a tripod by using the VCT-14 tripod adaptor (not supplied). Attach the tripod adaptor to the tripod.
Page 120: Attaching/Detaching The Shoulder Strap
If the pin remains in the engaged position, you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor. Stowed position...
Page 121: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position
You can shift the shoulder pad from its center position (factory setting) backward by up to 10 mm (3/8 inch) or forward by up to 25 mm (1 inch). This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder. Proceed as follows:...
Page 122: Connecting The Remote Control Unit
REMOTE connector Remote control cable Camcorder switch functions when the remote control unit is connected The following switches on the camcorder do not function. • GAIN selector • OUTPUT/DCC switch • WHITE BAL switch • AUTO W/B BAL switch • SHUTTER selector •...
Page 123 However, if the switch position on the remote control unit differs from the one on the camcorder, the switch position on the camcorder takes precedence over that on the remote control unit.
Page 124: Testing The Camcorder Before Shooting
Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting Chapter Condensation If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may form on the head drum. Then, if the camcorder is operated in this state, the tape may adhere to the drum and cause a failure or even permanent damage.
Page 125 MIC IN connector on the front of the camcorder, the audio level indicators appear on the viewfinder screen. Check that setting the ZEBRA switch to ON and OFF makes the zebra pattern appear and disappear on the viewfinder screen.
Page 126: Testing The Vtr
Set the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 switches to FRONT. Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 switches to AUTO. Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting Set the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch to CH-1/2. Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector at a suitable sound source. Check that the level indications for channels 1 and 2 correspond to the sound level, respectively.
Page 127 Set the DISPLAY switch to DATA and the DATA switch to U-BIT, and check that the user bit data that was set is displayed. Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting...
Page 128: Maintenance
8-2 Maintenance 8-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads To clean the video heads, use a Sony BCT-HD12CL Cleaning Cassette. Follow the instructions given with the cleaning cassette, as incorrect or excessive use could damage the video heads. To clean the heads, perform the following: Load the cleaning cassette according to the procedure described in “Loading a cassette”...
Page 129: Operation Warnings
2) During playback, fast forward, or stop 3) Additionally “5-0” appears for the tape remaining indication. 4) During recording or in stop mode panel, in the viewfinder and on the camcorder body. The speaker and earphone also give audible warnings. Operation warnings...
Page 130: Operation/Error Messages
1) In this case, position the tape at the point where you want to start the recording manually. 2) To replace the backup battery, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Operation Warnings Notes on CCD image sensors...
Page 131: Specifications
Imager Configuration Spectral system F1.4 prism system (with quartz filter) Built-in filters Lens mount Sensitivity Minimum illumination Video S/N ratio 65 dB (Y typical) (for the DVW-970) Modulation (at screen center) Registration Geometric distortion Smear -inch type CCD with 1,000,000 pixels 980 (H) ×...
Page 132: Vtr Section
General Usable cassette tapes BCT-D6/D12/D22/D32/D40 1/2-inch Digital BETACAM cassette tapes Tape speed Approx. 96.7 mm/s (at 30 frames) (for the DVW-970) Approx. 80.6 mm/s (at 25 frames) (for the DVW-970P) Record/playback time 40 minutes (using BCT-D40 video cassette) (DVW-970) 48 minutes (using BCT-D40 video...
Page 133 3-pin and the audio output connectors are male and 5- pin. A converting adaptor may be required depending on the audio equipment to be connected to the camcorder. Extension boards CBK-FC01 Pull Down (24P) Board (for the DVW-970 only) CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board CBK-MB01 Picture Cache Board...
Page 134: Menu List
Menu List This section briefly explains menus that the camcorder provides for adjustments and settings using tables. For the menu organization and the USER menu, see Chapter 5. OPERATION Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the OPERATION menu.
Page 135 USER Page Item menu FUNCTION 1 ASSIGN SW <1> ASSIGN SW <2> TURBO SW DF/NDF (DVW-970 only) END SEARCH CACHE/INTVAL REC (CACHE) CACHE REC TIME (A.INT) TAKE TOTAL TIME (A.INT) REC TIME (M.INT except TRIGGER INTERVAL=M) PRE-LIGHTING (M.INT) NUMBER OF FRAME (M.INT)
Page 136 USER Page menu FUNCTION 2 D5600 VF DISP 1 VF DISP 2 Menu List Item Settings OFF/ON WIDE AWB OFF/ON WHITE SWITCH <B> MEM/ATW SHOCKLESS WHITE OFF/1/2/3 ATW SPEED 1 to 5 LOW LIGHT OFF/ON LOW LIGHT LEVEL (–99 to +99) VF BATT WARNING 10/20% VF DISP...
Page 137 OFF/ON 80/90/92/95% OFF/ON 14:9/13:9/4:3 OFF/ON 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 OFF/ON OFF/ON 1 to 465 1 to 120 (DVW-970) 1 to 142 (DVW-970P) 85 –461 to +461 –118 to +118 (DVW-970) –141 to +140 (DVW-970P) –48 to +47 –15 to +14 –3/0/3/6/9/12/18/24/...
Page 138 IRIS WINDOW 1/2/3/4/5/6/VAR IRIS WINDOW IND. OFF/ON IRIS VAR WIDTH 20 to 465 IRIS VAR HEIGHT 17 to 120 (DVW-970) 72 20 to 142 (DVW-970P) IRIS VAR H POS. –447 to +446 IRIS VAR V POS. –104 to +104 (DVW-970) –124 to +123...
Page 139 SHUTTER 1/250 SHUTTER 1/500 SHUTTER 1/1000 SHUTTER 1/2000 LENS FILE LENS FILE SELECT F.ID FORMAT 16:9/4:3 SELECT SCAN MODE UC/J SELECT (DVW-970 only) UMID SET EX-OWNERSHIP REC COUNTRY CODE ORGANIZATION USER CODE INSTANCE NO TIME ZONE : 00 MACHINE Settings Default...
Page 140: Paint Menu
PAINT Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the PAINT menu. When the setting range in the Settings column is surrounded by parentheses ( ), the setup value is a relative Page Item SW STATUS GAMMA CHROMA MATRIX KNEE WHITE CLIP...
Page 141 Page Item GAMMA GAMMA STEP GAMMA MASTER GAMMA R GAMMA G GAMMA B GAMMA TEST OUT SELECT GAMMA SELECT GAM SEL (STD) GAM SEL (FILM) BLACK GAMMA BLACK GAMMA BLACK GAM RANGE MASTER BLK GAMMA R BLACK GAMMA G BLACK GAMMA B BLACK GAMMA TEST OUT SELECT KNEE...
Page 142 Page Item DETAIL 2 KNEE APERTURE KNEE APT LVL DETAIL COMB CROSS COLOR CROSS COLOR LVL DETAIL LIMIT DTL WHT LIMIT DTL BLK LIMIT DTL V-BLK LMT DETAIL 3 FINE DTL FINE DTL LVL V DTL CREATION H/V CONTROL MODE H/V / V SKIN DETAIL SKIN DETAIL ALL SKIN DETECT...
Page 143 Page Item MTX LINEAR MATRIX MATRIX (USER) MATRIX (PRESET) MATRIX R-G MATRIX R-B MATRIX G-R MATRIX G-B MATRIX B-R MATRIX B-G MTX MULTI MATRIX MATRIX (MULTI) MATRIX AREA IND MATRIX COLOR DET MTX (MULTI) AXIS MTX (MULTI) HUE MTX (MULTI) SAT V MODULATION V MOD MASTER VMOD R VMOD...
Page 144 — — Recalls the scene file from the memory of the camcorder or the “Memory Stick.” — — Stores the scene file in the memory of the camcorder or the “Memory Stick.”...
Page 145: Maintenance Menu
MAINTENANCE Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the MAINTENANCE menu. When the setting range in the Settings column is surrounded by parentheses ( ), the setup value is a relative value. The setting range shown on the menu screen may differ from what is shown in the manual.
Page 146 11.0 to 17.0 V 11.8 Used when a battery pack other than a Sony- (in 0.1 V steps) made one or an external power connected to the DC IN connector is used. Set the voltage warning level just before the battery ends.
Page 147 Page Item AUDIO-2 AU REC EMPHASIS OFF/ON CUE REC AU REF LEVEL AU REF OUT AU CH12 AGC MODE AU CH34 AGC MODE AU AGC SPEC AU LIMITER MODE OFF/–6/–9/–12/ AU OUT LIMITER Settings Default Description Turns the emphasis function on/off. OFF/ON Turns cue audio recording on/off.
Page 148 Page Item AUDIO-3 AU SG (1kHz) MIC CH1 LEVEL MIC CH2 LEVEL REAR1/WRR LEVEL REAR2/WRR LEVEL Menu List Settings Default Description ON/OFF/AUTO Sets whether to output a 1 kHz test tone during the Color Bar mode or not. ON: a 1 kHz test tone is output during the Color Bar mode.
Page 149 Page Item TIMECODE TC OUT DF/NDF (DVW-970 only) EXT-LK UBIT LTC UBIT VITC UBIT WATCH AUTO ADJ UBIT GROUP ID VITC INS LINE 1 VITC INS LINE 2 VTR MODE REC TALLY BLINK REC START BEEP LCD DISPLAY HOLD LCD HOLD TIMER...
Page 150 Sets the threshold of the lluminance change to permit a mark to be written for FLASH MARK. 12/13/15/16/17/18/ Specifies the essence mark output SDI VANC 19 (DVW-970) LINE number to be recorded on the tape. 9/10/12/13/14/15/ 16/17/18 (DVW- 970P) 3200 White balance preset value temperature.
Page 151 Sets the width and height of detection frame when the auto iris detection window is set to VAR. 17 to 120 Sets the height of detection frame when the (DVW-970) auto iris detection window is set to VAR. 20 to 142 (DVW-970P) –447 to +446...
Page 152 Clears black shooting compensation values. Selects the signal output to the TEST OUT connector. –3/0/3/6/9/12/18/ 0 dB Temporarily sets the master gain value. 24/30/36/42/48 dB 0/12/13/15/16/17/ Selects the line on which the UMID is to be 18/19 (DVW-970) recorded. 0/9/10/12/13/15/16/ 17/18 (DVW-970P)
Page 153: File Menu
FILE Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the FILE menu. When the setting range in the Settings column is surrounded by parentheses ( ), the setup value is a relative Page Item USER FILE USER FILE LOAD USER FILE SAVE F.
Page 154 Page Item REFERENCE REFERENCE STORE REFERENCE CLEAR REFERENCE LOAD REFERENCE SAVE F. ID SCENE WHITE DATA LENS FILE 1 LENS FILE RECALL LENS FILE STORE F. ID LENS NO OFFSET SOURCE MEMORY IRIS GAIN LENS AUTO RECALL LENS FILE 2 LENS M VMOD LENS CENTER H LENS CENTER V...
Page 155: Diagnosis Menu
OPTION BOARD SDI OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT PULL DOWN (24P) PICTURE CACHE 1) DVW-970 only Description Resets the resettable meters (-2). Displays the total time the drum has rotated. Displays the accumlated time the tape has run. Display the time that the unit has been powered.
Page 156: About A "Memory Stick
About a “Memory Stick” What is “Memory Stick”? “Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick”...
Page 157 Precautions • To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data. • Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law. When you use a “Memory Stick”...
Page 158: Index
Index Symbols '!'LED 137 Numerics 24P mode 95 ABNORMAL window 84 AC adaptor 111 AC-550/550CE 111 ACCESS indicator 27 Accessory Attachments 18 accidental erasure 36 AC-DN10 111 actual time in the time code 67 ADVANCE button 30 ALARM volume control 20 Aliasing 130 ALL FILE 153 ALL menu 70...
Page 159 KNEE 141 Lens mounting 114 LENS connector 18 LENS FILE 139 lens file 93 LENS FILE 1 154 LENS FILE 2 154 LENS FILE 3 154 LENS FILE page 93 Lens locking lever 18 Lens mount 18 Lens mount cap 18 LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls 20 LEVEL ADJ 145 LIGHT connector 18...
Page 160 Vertical smear 130 VF DISP 1 136 VF DISP 1 page 79 VF DISP 2 136 VF DISP 2 page 79 VF SETTING 137 VF SETTING page 82 VIDEO OUT connector 25 Viewfinder 23 detaching 113 Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever Viewfinder left-right positioning ring viewfinder position 112 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket 113...
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Chapter 1 Overview

Features

Example of System Configuration

Precautions

Using the CD-ROM Manual

Chapter 7 Setting up the Camcorder

Power Supply

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Accessory Attachments

Audio Functions

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions

Menu Operating Section

Time Code System

Warnings and Indications

Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel

Indicators in the Viewfinder

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

About Cassette

Checking Recording and Playback

Freezing a Picture During Playback

Setting the Stand-By off Timer During Rec-Pause

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Adjusting the Audio Level

Setting the Time Data

Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

Menu Organization and Operation

Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen

Adjustments and Settings from Menus

Chapter 6 Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Saving and Loading User Files

Saving and Loading Scene Files

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Mounting the Lens

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

Audio Input System

Tripod Mounting

Attaching/Detaching the Shoulder Strap

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Putting on the Rain Cover (Not Supplied)

Connecting the Remote Control Unit

Chapter 8 Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

Maintenance

Operation Warnings

Specifications

Menu List

Index

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