Page 1 HD CAMCORDER HDW-730 HDW-750 HDW-750P [English] OPERATION MANUAL 1st Edition (Revised 8)
Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. AVERTISSEMENT Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à...
Page 3 For the customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 4 E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio). The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7- 1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
Page 5 For the customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http:// www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Page 6 E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision). Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne.
Page 7 E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV- Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio). Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland.
Page 8 For the customers in Taiwan only...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features ..................1-1 1-1-1 Camera Features ............... 1-1 1-1-2 VTR Features ..............1-4 Precautions ................1-7 Example of System Configuration ........1-10 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Power Supply ................2-1 Accessory Attachments ............
Page 10 3-2-6 Shooting Pictures at Intervals (Interval Rec Function) (When Using an HKDW-703) ........3-28 3-2-7 Continuous Recording on the Previous Cut ....3-52 3-2-8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in the Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function) .... 3-53 Checking the Recording —...
Page 11 Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen ......4-46 4-6-1 Menu Configuration ............4-46 4-6-2 Basic Use of the Menu ..........4-49 4-6-3 Editing the USER Menu ..........4-55 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen ......4-64 4-7-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen ................
Page 12 4-11 Using the Scene Files ............4-135 4-11-1 Storing Data in the Scene File ........4-135 4-11-2 Loading Scene Files ............ 4-145 4-11-3 Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings Saved in the Reference File ..4-150 4-12 Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a Memory Stick ..............
Page 13 Chapter 6 Maintenance Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting ........ 6-1 6-1-1 Preparations for Testing ..........6-1 6-1-2 Testing the Camera ............6-2 6-1-3 Testing the VTR .............. 6-5 Maintenance ................6-11 6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads ..........6-11 6-2-2 Cleaning the Viewfinder ..........6-11 6-2-3 Cleaning the Tape Transport System ......
Page 14 Table of Contents...
Page 15: Features
Memory Stick ............................ 1) The HDW-730 can operate with either the 59.94I or the 50I format. The HDW- 750 operates with the 59.94I format. The HDW-750P can operate with either the 50I or the 25PsF format. The descriptions given in this manual apply to all models, any differences being clearly noted in the text.
Page 16 3) S-EVS: Super Enhanced Vertical definition System 4) When the HDW-750P operates with the 25PsF format, neither S-EVS mode nor EVS mode is availabele 5) ATW: Auto Tracing White balance 6) TruEye: “TruEye” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. Chapter 1 Overview...
Page 17 SDI signal (corresponding to Embedded Audio)............................. 1) When an HKDW-702 is attached to an HDW-750 or an HDW-730 which operates with the 59.94I format, the HD signal is down-converted to a 525i signal. When an HKDW-702 is attached to an HDW-750P or an HDW-730 with the 50I format, the HD signal is down-converted to a 625i signal.
Page 18: Vtr Features
AC adaptor connected to the camcorder. • The viewfinder supplied with NTSC/PAL type camcorders, such as the BVW-400A/400AP, can be attached to HDW-730/750/750P in emergencies (only when an HKDW-702 (not supplied) is attached). Some functions are not available with this viewfinder.
Page 19 • It is possible to automatically rewind and review the last 2 seconds of the recording on the tape for a quick check immediately after shooting. • Compatible with the Tele-File Memory Label system. By pressing the RET button on the lens while recording, the timecode valid when you pressed the button is recorded on a MLB-1M-100 memory label (not supplied) attached to the cassette.
Page 20 • Four channels of analog audio can be converted to 20-bit digital signals. The converted four channels of digital audio can then be recorded. • Connecting an HDCA-901 camera adaptor (not supplied) allows the input of four audio channels. This also makes it possible for the HD- SDI signal to be output.
Page 21: Precautions
1-2 Precautions Use and Storage Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped. After use Always turn off the power. Before storing the camcorder for a long period Remove the battery pack. Use and storage locations Store in a level, ventilated place.
Page 22: Phenomena Specific To Ccd Image Sensors
Phenomena specific to CCD image sensors The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions. White flecks Although the CCD image sensors are produced with high-precision technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc.
Page 23 Aliasing When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or flicker. Phenomena specific to IT-type CCD Image Sensors (HDW-730 only) When an extremely bright object, such as a strong spotlight or flashlight, is being shot, cross-type or T-type noise may be produced. This is a specific phenomenon, called “blooming,”...
Page 24 HKDW-702 Memory Stick converting the signal to 525i/625i signal HKDW-704 for recording the GPS Remote controll data equipment RM-B150 Remote Control Unit a) Be sure to attach the HKDW-702/1 or higher to the HDW-730/750P. 1-10 Chapter 1 Overview...
Page 25 For more information about the fittings, connections, or use of additional equipment and accessories, see Chapter 5 as well as the operation manuals for the connected equipment. Camera adaptor (−2.8 D to +2.0 D) Lens assembly HDCA-901 for the input of (Part No.
Page 27: Power Supply
Furthermore, by attaching an AC-DN2B AC Adaptor, you can operate the camcorder from AC power. 2 DC IN (external power input) connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male) To operate the HDW-730/750/750P using an AC power supply, connect an AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor with the DC output cable supplied with the adaptor.
Page 28 3 POWER switch This switch turns the main power supply on and off. 4 LIGHT switch This switch selects the way in which a video light connected to the LIGHT connector is switched on and off. AUTO: When the video light switch is turned on, starting recording with the VTR turns on the light.
Page 29: Accessory Attachments
2-2 Accessory Attachments Lens cable clamp Accessory attachments 1 Shoulder strap posts Attach the supplied shoulder strap to these posts. 2 Light shoe Attach an optional accessory such as a video light to this shoe. Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 30 Remove this cap by pushing up on the lens locking lever. For protection from dust, always insert this cap when no lens is mounted. 7 LENS connector (12-pin) Fit the lens cable to this connector. Contact your Sony representative for more information about the lens you are using. 8 Tripod mount When using the unit on a tripod, attach the supplied tripod adaptor.
Page 31: Audio Functions
2-3 Audio Functions Audio functions (1) 1 Microphone This is a super-cardioid directional stereo microphone with an external power supply (+48 V) system. If you assign the Front MIC MONO/STEREO function to either ASSIGN 1 or 2 switch, you can switch the monaural and stereo outputs. 2 MIC IN (microphone input) connector (XLR type, 5-pin, female) You can connect a supplied stereo microphone with an external power supply system.
Page 32 Audio functions (2) Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 33 4 LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel 1 and channel 2 recording level) controls These controls adjust the audio levels of channels 1 and 2 when audio input is from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors and the AUDIO SELECT switches are set to MANUAL. 5 AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel-1 and channel-2 adjustment method select) switches These switches select the audio level adjustment method for each of...
Page 34 W (WIRELESS): The input signal source is a WRR-855A/855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit (not supplied). With the HDCA-901 (not supplied) connected to the camcorder, you can record separate sounds in audio channels 3 and 4. For detailed information, see “When the HDCA-901 camera adaptor is used” on page 4-35.
Page 35 Audio functions (3) qa ALARM volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone alarm volume. At the minimum position, no sound can be heard. Minimum Maximum ALARM volume control Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 36 The internal volume control can be adjusted so that the alarm is audible even if the ALARM volume control is at the minimum position. For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual (not supplied). qs MONITOR volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone volume for sounds other than the alarm sound.
Page 37 MONITOR switch This switch selects the audio output to the speaker or earphone. CH-1/2 CH-3/4 MONITOR switch Audio output 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...
Page 38 Audio functions (4) qf Built-in speaker During recording, the speaker can be used for monitoring the E-E sound, and during playback for monitoring playback sound. The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings. If an earphone is plugged into to the EARPHONE jack, the speaker sound is automatically cut off.
Page 39 qg EARPHONE jacks (minijack) You can monitor the E-E sound during recording and playback sound during playback. Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in speaker, and you hear the alarms about the camcorder's operation and status through the earphone. The signals output from these jacks are the same.
Page 40: Playback Functions
2-4 Shooting and Recording/ Playback Functions Eyecup Shooting and recording/playback functions (1) 1 TALLY indicator Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW activates this indicator. The indicator lights during recording on the VTR. It also provides the same information as the REC indicator in the viewfinder: it comes on during recording and flashes to indicate a problem.
Page 41 2 BRIGHT (brightness) control This control adjusts the picture brightness on the viewfinder screen. It has no effect on the camera output signal. 3 CONTRAST control This control adjusts the picture contrast on the viewfinder screen. It has no effect on the camera output signal. 4 PEAKING control This control adjusts the sharpness of the picture on the viewfinder screen to make focusing easier.
Page 42 6 TALLY switch This switch controls the TALLY indicator, setting its brightness (HIGH or LOW) or turning it off. HIGH: The TALLY indicator gets brighter. OFF: The TALLY indicator does not operate. LOW: The TALLY indicator gets dimmer. 7 Viewfinder The viewfinder lets you to view the camera image in black and white while shooting the picture and also see the playback picture from the VTR.
Page 43 qa Cameraman tally indicator This indicator lights while the camcorder is operating. Slide the window open when you shoot, keeping your eye away from the viewfinder. This indicator flashes when the battery level is running low or the tape is nearing its end. qs Viewfinder stopper Pull up this stopper to detach the viewfinder from the camera.
Page 44 Shooting and recording/playback functions (2) qf FILTER selector This selector is a dual knob that selects the most appropriate filter to match the light source illuminating the subject. The outer knob selects the color temperature of the CC (Color Conversion) filter, and the inner knob selects the type of ND (Neutral Density) filter.
Page 45 The relationships between the selector settings and filter selections as well as examples of filters for different shooting conditions are given below. FILTER selector (outer) setting and CC filter selection FILTER selector (outer) setting CC filter selection Cross filter 3200K 4300K 6300K a) A type of special effect filter.
Page 46 qg SHUTTER selector Set this selector to ON to use the electronic shutter. Set it to SEL to switch the shutter speed or mode setting within the range that has been previously set from the setup menu. When this selector is adjusted, the new setting will be indicated on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area for about 3 seconds.
Page 47 setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds. For information about setting the gain values, see “4-8-1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values” on page 4-98. ql OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic contrast control) selector This selector switches the video signal that is output to the VTR, viewfinder, and video monitor, between the color bar signal and the camera output.
Page 48 w; WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch This switch determines the source of the white balance settings. PRST (preset): Adjusts the color temperature corresponding to the position of the FILTER selector (outer knob). Use the PRST setting when you have no time to adjust the white balance. A or B: When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pushed to WHT, the white balance is automatically adjusted according to the current position of the FILTER selector (outer knob), and the adjusted value is stored in...
Page 49 Shooting and recording/playback functions (3) ws VBS/SDI OUT (video signal output) connector (BNC type) (Only when an HKDW-702 extension board (not supplied) is installed) In this manual, the illustration of the camcorder which the BNC connector is attached is used. If you do not install an HKDW-702, ignore this connector.
Page 50 59.94I format, the HD signal is down-converted to the 525i signal. When an HKDW-702 is attached to an HDW-750P/ HDW-730 with the 50I format, the HD signal is down-converted to the 625i signal. wd HD SDI OUT (HD SDI output) connector (BNC type) This connector outputs the HD SDI signal to the video monitor.
Page 51 wh GENLOCK IN (genlock input) connector (BNC type) This connector inputs an HD reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment. Use the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock H-phase (phase of Horizontal sync signal).
Page 52 Opening the cover Press on the tab. Shooting and recording/playback functions (4) wj VTR START button Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. The effect is exactly the same as that of the VTR button on the lens. When the REC SWITCH function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 (push type), you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch as the VTR START button.
Page 53 wk VTR SAVE/STBY (VTR power saving/standby) switch This switch controls the VTR power mode during pauses in recording (REC PAUSE). SAVE: Power saving mode. When you press the VTR START button, there is a short delay before recording starts, but power consumption is less than in standby mode, and battery life is extended.
Page 54 es PLAY (playback) button and indicator Press this button to view the recorded picture in the viewfinder or on the color video monitor. The indicator lights during playback. The 4 times normal speed search function is provided to make it far quicker to find a desired location of the tape.
Page 55: Menu Operating Section
2-5 Menu Operating Section Menu operating section 2-29 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 56 1 Memory Stick compartment ACCESS lamp MEMORY STICK OPEN button EJECT button Memory Stick Open the cover of the Memory Stick compartment by pressing the MEMORY STICK OPEN button. Insert the Memory Stick (not supplied) with the notch facing downward and the label facing toward you into the slot.
Page 57 Note Do not insert/remove a Memory Stick while the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing. Doing so may damage the data. 2 MENU knob Use this knob to change the page selection or a setting within the menu. Push: If you push this knob when the arrow (t) is placed at the page title on the menu, the arrow (t) changes to the question mark (?) and you can change the page.
Page 58 4 MENU ON/OFF (menu display) switch To use this switch, open the cover. This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen. Closing the cover results in automatically setting this switch to OFF. ON: Displays the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen, at the page which was on the screen when the previous menu access ended.
Page 59: Time Code System
2-6 Time Code System Time code functions (1) 1 GENLOCK IN (genlock input) connector (BNC type) • This connector inputs an HD reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment.
Page 60 • This connector also inputs a return video signal. You can display the image of the return video signal in the viewfinder screen when you set the RETURN VIDEO to ON on the GENLOCK page of the OPERATION menu. You can assign the RETURN VIDEO function to ASSIGN 1 switch. For details, see “4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches”...
Page 61 Time code functions (2) 2-35 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 62 4 HOLD (display hold) button Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data displayed in the counter display section. (The time code generator continues normal operation.) Pressing this button again releases the hold. One use of this feature is to determine the exact time of a particular shot. When the HOLD button is activated, the time data is displayed in the following format: See “2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel”...
Page 63 9 PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK (preset/regeneration/clock) switch This switch selects whether to set a new time code or to match the existing time code that had been recorded. PRESET: Starts recording time code values on the tape from the newly set value. REGEN: Reads the existing time code on the tape and sets the time code starting value accordingly.
Page 64 qa DATA DISPLAY switch U-BIT: Display the user bit value. SHOT-TIME: Display the date and time from the shot data. SHOT-NO: Not used. 2-38 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 65: Warnings And Indications
2-7 Warnings and Indications The camcorder supplies you visual information and warnings by means of its indicators without you having to use the speaker, earphone or viewfinder. Warning and indication functions 2-39 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 66 1 TALLY indicator Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW activates this indicator. The indicator lights during recording on the VTR. It also provides the same information as the REC indicator in the viewfinder; it lights up during recording and flashes to indicate a problem. The brightness of this indicator when it is lit can be controlled by the TALLY switch.
Page 67: Warnings And Indications On The Display Panel
5 BACK TALLY switch This switch turns the BACK TALLY and the REAR TALLY indicators on and off. ON: Switches on the BACK TALLY and REAR TALLY indicators. OFF: Switches off the BACK TALLY and REAR TALLY indicators. 6 LIGHT switch This switch controls the display panel light.
Page 68 2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel Tape status, battery status, and level indicators Audio channel level meter: When the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch is set to CH-1/2, the audio channel level 1 is displayed. When the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch is set to CH-3/4, the audio channel level 3 is displayed.
Page 69 VTR operation and status indicators Lights during playback. Warning indicators RF: Lights if the recording heads are clogged. SERVO: Lights if the servo motor fails. HUMID: Lights if condensation is on the drum. SLACK: Lights if the tape is not winding properly. For more information, see “6-4 Operation Warnings”...
Page 70: Time Code Displays
Time counter display: Shows the time code, CTL, user bits, and real time. The table on the next page lists the details of the displayed items and switch settings. a) Only for an HDW-750/HDW-730 which operates with the 59.94I format Time code displays 2-44...
Page 71 Relationships between the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch settings and the time counter displays Except during setting of the time code, the time counter display is determined by the position of the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch. For details of setting the time code menu operation, see “4-5-1 Setting the Time Code”...
Page 72: Indicators On The Viewfinder
2-9 Indicators on the Viewfinder Viewefinder screen Indicators on the Viewfinder 1 TALLY indicator This indicator lights in green when the camcorder is in Loop Rec mode. Also, this indicator blinks in green when the camcorder is in auto Interval Rec mode or manual Interval Rec mode. 2 REC (recording) indicator This indicator lights in red during recording.
Page 73 3 BATT (battery) indicator This indicator starts flashing when the battery connected to the camcorder has fallen, and stays lit when the battery is exhausted. To prevent interruption during operation, replace the battery as soon as this indicator starts flashing. The level at which the indicator starts flashing can be set on the BATTERY page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Page 75: About Cassettes
3-1 About Cassettes This section describes the procedure for loading and unloading a cassette. See “Specifications VTR Section ”(page A-3) for information about the cassettes you can use in the camcorder. 3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette Loading a cassette Turn on the POWER switch.
Page 76 Press the EJECT button. The cassette lid will open. Cassette lid Check that there is no slack in the tape. Then slide in the cassette until it clicks into position and close the cassette lid completely by pressing near the engraved “PUSH”. Insert the cassette.
Page 77 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. Checking the tape for slack Pressing in the reels lightly, turn them gently with your fingers in the directions shown below.
Page 78 Unloading a cassette manually If the battery voltage drops below about 10.5 V, take out the cassette manually as illustrated below. Cassette lid 1 Turn the power off. 2 Open this rubber cover. 3 Pushing on the screw inside with a screwdriver, turn the screw clockwise until the cassette lid opens.
Page 79: Preventing Accidental Erasure
3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure The following procedure prevents cassettes from being recorded inadvertently. Push the plug in. To reuse the cassette, return the plug to its original position. Preventing accidental erasure Chapter 3 Recording and Playback...
Page 80: Basic Procedures
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 more information, see “6-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting” on page 6-1. Turning on the camcorder and loading a cassette Follow the procedure below.
Page 81 Set the POWER switch to ON. Check that warnings, such as the HUMID indicator and so on, do not appear and that the BATT indicator shows at least five segments. • If HUMID indicator appears, wait until it disappears. Note After turning off the power, check whether the drum is dry (even if the HUMID indicator is off) when the turning on the power again.
Page 82 Basic procedures for shooting: from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording After turning on the power and loading a cassette, set the switches and selectors as shown below and begin operation. DISPLAY: ON AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2: Iris: AUTO Automatic...
Page 83 Shooting Follow the procedure below. Basic procedure for shooting: from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK to adjust the black balance. For detailed information on how to adjust the black balance, see “4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance”...
Page 84 Select the CC filter and ND filter to match the lighting conditions, and adjust the white balance. When the black balance and white balance settings are already in memory: Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B. When the white balance setting is not in memory and you do not have enough time to adjust the white balance: Set the WHITE BAL switch to the PRST position.
Page 85 To stop recording, press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens again. The REC indicator in the viewfinder goes off. Cassette control buttons During recording, the cassette control buttons (EJECT, REW, F FWD, PLAY, STOP) have no effect. Note on cassettes When crash-recording without doing continuous recording or recording by using RE-TAKE function, if you use a recorded tape, the timecode...
Page 86: Continuous 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 at exactly the next frame. In other cases, you first need to position the tape at an appropriate point. When the camcorder is in the recording pause mode Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens positions the tape at the appropriate point automatically.
Page 87 If you turn off the power during a recording pause Continuous recording after turning off the power during a recording pause Turn on the power again. Press the RET button on the lens. The camcorder positions the tape at the appropriate point. Note, however, that this function works only for continuously recorded material or consecutively joined segments totaling at least 3 seconds in length.
Page 88 Continuous recording in other cases After rewinding or fast forward, after removing the cassette, or on a tape that has been partially recorded, you can obtain a continuous recording by following the procedure below. The End Search function also allows you to continue recording on the partially recorded tape.
Page 89: Recording Good Shot Markers
3-2-3 Recording Good Shot Markers Good shot markers 1 and 2 are recorded to tape when the RET button on the lens is pressed during recording. Recording shot markers 1 and 2 for scenes containing important images and sounds enables quick access to the marked points.
Page 90 Open the cover, first. Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob . The TOP menu appears. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to MAINTENANCE. Push the MENU knob. When the MAINTENANCE menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears.
Page 91 When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to VTR MODE 5, then push the MENU knob. When any page of the MAINTENANCE menu is displayed, turn the MENU knob until the VTR MODE 5 page appears, then push the MENU knob.
Page 92: Items
Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired setting appears. The setting changes in the following sequence: SET y ALL y OFF. Item Contents Determines whether or not markers are recorded for the items REC START MARK, SHOT MARKER 1 and SHOT MARKER 2 which appear when you select SET.
Page 93 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the marker to be set. 2 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counter clockwise until the desired setting appears. To record the marker to the tape, select ON. To not record the marker, select OFF. 3 Push the MENU knob.
Page 94: Recording A Recording Start Marker
3-2-4 Recording a Recording Start Marker You can record a recording start marker at the beginning of the recording. Using recording start markers enables quick access to the marked points, for efficient editing. For detailed information on recording start marker operations, refer to the manual supplied with your VTR.
Page 95 The following table shows the approximate number of seconds worth of picture data (counting back from the time you begin recording) that will be recorded from memory. However, when changing from SAVE to STBY, or under the special situations explained in the notes on this page, the actual amount of data recorded may be shorter.
Page 96 • During playback or recording review, the picture data is not stored in the HKDW-703’s memory. Picture data corresponding to the duration of playback or recording review will not be in memory and will not be recorded to tape. To set the Loop Rec mode Follow the procedure below to turn Loop Rec mode on.
Page 97 The DF/NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only for a camcorder which operate with the 59.94I format, that is, HDW-750 and HDW-730 which operates with the 59.94I format. In this manual, menu operation is explained using the menus of a camcorder which operates with the 59.94I format.
Page 98 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until LOOP appears.
Page 99 Push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark. In this case, you can select another item. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to LOOP REC TIME.
Page 100 Push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of LOOP REC TIME changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark. To end the menu opration, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or close the cover.
Page 101 not stop immediately when you press the VTR START button. After the VTR START button is pressed, all tape operation buttons (EJECT, REW, F FWD, PLAY, and STOP) stop functioning until the Loop Rec time has elapsed. During this time, if you press the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens, the recording starts again as if there were no pause in recording •...
Page 102 3-2-6 Shooting Pictures at Intervals (Interval Rec Function) (When Using an HKDW-703) Inserting an optional HKDW-703 extension board (not supplied) in the camcorder, enables the camcorder to record pictures intermittently. There are two kinds of Interval Rec mode: • Auto Interval Rec mode In Auto Interval Rec mode, pictures are automatically shot a frame at a time at the specified interval and stored in memory.
Page 103 Setting the Auto Interval Rec mode To record in Auto Interval Rec mode, you need to turn on Auto Interval Rec and set the total time from starting to finishing shooting (TAKE TOTAL TIME) and time to be recorded on the tape (REC TIME), using the USER menu.
Page 104 The DF/NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only for a camcorder which operates with the 59.94I format, that is, HDW-750 and HDW-730 which operates with the 59.94I format. In this manual, menu operation is explained using the menus of a camcorder which operates with the 59.94I format.
Page 105 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until A. INT appears.
Page 106 Push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark. In this case, you can select another item. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to TAKE TOTAL TIME.
Page 107 Push the MENU knob. The ? mark at the left of setting changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of TAKE TOTAL TIME changes to a t mark. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to REC TIME. Push the MENU knob.
Page 108 You cannot set a REC TIME that is more than one thirtieth of TAKE TOTAL TIME. For example: When TAKE TOTAL TIME is set to 1H, the maximum value of REC TIME is 2 MIN. (60 minutes divided by 30 gives 2 minutes.) The time setting to be displayed when turning the MENU knob changes within the available setting times.
Page 109 If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the PRE-LIGHTING time changes in the following sequence: OFF y 2SEC y 5SEC y 10SEC. Notes • To turn on the light automatically before starting recording by setting the PRE-LIGHTING item to ON, be sure to set the LIGHT switch to AUTO.
Page 110 Note The settings for Auto Interval Rec mode are maintained until changed. However, if you switch off the camcorder power, Auto Interval Rec mode is cleared except for the TAKE TOTAL TIME, REC TIME and PRE-LIGHTING settings. To use the Auto Interval Rec function again after switching on the power, perform steps 1 to 6.
Page 111 flashes in the viewfinder screen. When the camcorder is capturing the picture in the memory, the REC indicator (red) in the viewfinder lights. After the time to be recorded on the tape (REC TIME) has elapsed, the camcorder automatically stops shooting and recording. To continue auto interval recording Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens again.
Page 112 Time required for shooting and time required for recording on the tape The Auto Interval Rec mode is effective for shooting objects that moves very slowly. You do, however, need to set the total time for shooting (TAKE TOTAL TIME) and the time for recording on the tape (REC TIME).
Page 113 Notes on Auto Interval Rec mode Take note of the following points. • Time code In Auto Interval Rec mode, the internal time code generator runs in R- RUN mode regardless of how the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set. The real time of the shooting is saved in the user bits. When you need to set the internal clock, use the TIME DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu.
Page 114 • 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 the memory.
Page 115 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until M. INT appears. If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the setting changes in the following sequence: OFF y LOOP y A. INT y M. INT. When M. INT appears, the camcorder turns in Manual Interval Rec mode and the TALLY indicator (green) flashes.
Page 116 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to NUMBER OF FRAME. Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of NUMBER OF FRAME changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired number of frames to be recorded at shooting appears.
Page 117 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to TRIGGER INTERVAL. Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of TRIGGER INTERVAL changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise to display M.
Page 118 To end the menu operation, 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 message “MANU INTERVAL *FRAME”, indicating the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode, appears along the bottom of the viewfinder.
Page 119 Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens. The camcorder starts recording in the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode. The TALLY indicator (green) in the viewfinder flashes (2 flashes/second) and the message “MANU INTERVAL *FRAME”...
Page 120 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise to display the desired trigger interval. If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the number changes in the following sequence: M y 1SEC y 2SEC y 3SEC y 4SEC y 5SEC y 6SEC y 7SEC y 8SEC y 9SEC y 10SEC y 15SEC y 20SEC y 30SEC y 40SEC y 50SEC y 1MIN y 2MIN y 3MIN y 4MIN y 5MIN y 6MIN y 7MIN y 8MIN y 9MIN y 10MIN y 15MIN...
Page 121 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to PRE-LIGHTING. Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of PRE-LIGHTING changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired time interval to turn on the light before recording starts appears.
Page 122 • When the LIGHT switch is set to MANUAL and the switch of the light is set to ON, the light is always on. Push the MENU knob. The ? mark at the left of setting changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of PRE-LIGHTING changes to a t mark.
Page 123 Camcorder operation in the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode Follow the procedure below to shoot pictures in the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode. Note When you use cassettes on which nothing is recorded, such as brand new cassettes, be sure to record color bars for more than 2 seconds at the beginning of a cassette.
Page 124 To stop the recording in the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode You can stop the recording in the continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode using the following two methods. However, the tape may continue to run to record the picture data stored in the memory at the instant the tape stopped .
Page 125 However, the tape may run to record the picture data stored in the memory before stopping the manual interval recording. • Menu operation In the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode, you cannot change the settings of LOOP/INTVAL REC and NUMBER OF FRAME on the FUNCTION 1 page after the camcorder starts recording.
Page 126: Continuous Recording On The Previous Cut
3-2-7 Continuous Recording on the Previous Cut By assigning the RE-TAKE function to the ASSIGN 1 switch, you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch to position the tape at the most recent cut, clear it and record the new cut. For detailed information, see “4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches”...
Page 127: Searching For The Last Recorded Portion And Turning In The Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function)
• If you use a recorded tape, the timecode previously recorded may be displayed, even though the new picture and audio are correctly recorded. 3-2-8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in the Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function) The End Search Function allows the camcorder to search for the end of the recording on the tape after the recorded portion is rewound and played back.
Page 128 Searching for the end of the recording, then switching to recording pause mode To start the recording again after rewinding the recorded tape, playing it back and stopping the camcorder, follow the procedure below. Press the RET button on the Lens. The tape automatically runs and stops at the end of the recorded portion of the tape.
Page 129: Checking The Recording
3-3 Checking the Recording — Playback By pressing the PLAY button, you can review any length of recording in the viewfinder in black and white. There are two other ways to review the recording. • Recording review: You can view the last 2 seconds of the recording in the viewfinder in black and white.
Page 130: Checking The Recording On The Color Video Monitor Playback In Color
Connect an HD color video monitor with the HD SDI input connector to the HD SDI OUT connector of the camcorder. By pressing the PLAY button, you can view the recorded picture. HDW-730/750/750P HD monitor HD SDI input HD SDI OUT...
Page 131 By pressing the PLAY button, you can view the recorded picture. The signal output from each connector depends on the menu settings. For detailed information, see “4-8-2 Selecting the Output Signals” on page 4-101. HDW-730/750/750P NTSC/PAL monitor SDI input connector or...
Page 132 3-4 Recording the Recording Start Time Code onto the Memory Label — Tele-File The VTR section is compatible with the Tele-File memory label system. This system allows you to record the recording start time code, model name, serial No. and TAPE format onto the MLB-1M-100 memory label (not supplied).
Page 133 At the instant the recording starts, the time code of the recording start is recorded on the memory label. To confirm the remaining capacity on the memory label Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob . The TOP menu appears.
Page 134 The TELE FILE page appears. The remaining capacity of the memory label is displayed at the REMAIN column. You can record the recording start time code about 130 times on the memory label of 1 Kilobyte. Note When the remaining capacity of the memory label becomes 0 %, you can not record the recording start time code any more.
Page 135 To clear recorded data Follow steps 1 to 4 in “To confirm the remaining capacity on the memory label” until the TELE FILE page of the FILE menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. The TELE FILE page appears. Turn the MENU knob to move t mark to TELE FILE CLEAR, then push the MENU knob.
Page 136 Turn the MENU knob to move t mark to YES (“YES” blinks), then push the MENU knob. The data recorded on the memory label is cleared. 100 % appears at the REMAIN column. Notes • When the memory label is protected from accidental erasure, you cannot clear recorded data.
Page 137: Freezing A Picture During Playback
3-5 Freezing a Picture during Playback Pressing the STOP button during playback stops playback and freezes the picture. The VTR MODE 4 page of the MAINTENANCE menu allows you to set the freeze-frame mode where you can view the frozen picture during playback.
Page 138 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to STOP KEY FREEZE, then push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of STOP KEY FREEZE changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired freeze mode appears.
Page 139 To end menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section. Viewing frozen pictures Push the PLAY button to start playback. Push the STOP button at the instant when you want to freeze the picture.
Page 140 3-6 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 4 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Page 141 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired STBY OFF TIMER appears. If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, STBY OFF TIMER changes in the following sequence: 60MIN y 30MIN y 10MIN y 5MIN y OFF. In order not to enter in the VTR SAVE mode, select OFF.
Page 143: Black Balance Adjustment
4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance To always obtain excellent image quality when using this camcorder, conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance be adjusted. Black balance adjustment The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases. •...
Page 144: Adjusting The Black Balance
4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance In automatic black balance mode, adjustments are performed in the following sequence: clamp level, black set, and black balance. Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu. Follow the procedure below to adjust the black balance. Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to CAM.
Page 145 During adjustment, the following message is displayed on the viewfinder screen. The messages change in the following sequence : -BLACK SET- → → -BLACK BAL- -CHECK- The black balance adjustment ends in a few seconds with the message “BLACK:OK” and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in memory.
Page 146 If automatic black balance adjustment cannot be made If the black balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, an error message will appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3). Possible messages are listed below. Black balance adjustment error messages Error message Meaning...
Page 147 Adjust the black balance and white balance again. Contact your Sony representative if this message continues to appear even after the black balance and white balance have been adjusted again.
Page 148: Adjusting The White Balance
4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance Follow the procedure below to automatically adjust the white balance. Adjust the switches as shown in the figure below. FILTER selector GAIN switch: OUTPUT/DCC switch: Set as low as possible. WHITE BAL switch: A or B a) When WHITE SWITCH <B>...
Page 149 Adjust the FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions. ND filter CC filter Clear Cross filter 1/4 ND 3200K 1/16 ND 4300K 1/64 ND 6300K If the setting of the FILTER selector is changed, a message reporting the set position appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen (in display mode 3).
Page 150 Adjust the lens iris. If the lens is manually adjusted, adjust it as appropriate. If the lens has an automatic iris, set the automatic/manual switch on the lens to automatic. Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to WHT and release the switch. AUTO W/B BAL switch The switch returns to the center position, and the adjustment is executed.
Page 151 The white balance adjustment ends in a second with the message “WHITE : OK”, and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in the memory (A or B) that was selected in step 1. Approximate color temperature of the object Note If the camera has a zoom lens with an automatic iris, the iris may hunt during the adjustment.
Page 152 If the automatic white balance adjustment cannot be made If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, an error message will appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3). Possible messages are listed below. White balance adjustment error messages Error message Meaning...
Page 153 Adjust the white balance and black balance again. Contact your Sony representative if this message continues to appear even after the white balance and black balance have been adjusted again.
Page 154: Shutter Modes
HDW-730 (59.94I format): ECS (Extended For obtaining images with no 60.0 to 4300 Hz horizontal bands of noise Clear Scan) HDW-730 (50I format): 50.0 when shooting subjects such to 4700 Hz as monitor screens. HDW-750: 30.0 to 4300 Hz HDW-750P (50I format): 25.0 to 4700 Hz...
Page 155 Mode Shutter speed Application HDW-730 (59.94I format)/ Improved vertical (Enhanced HDW-750: 1/60 sec. (fixed) resolution. However, the Vertical sensitivity and dynamic HDW-730 (50I format)/ range are reduced. definition HDW-750P (50I fomrat): System) 1/50 sec. (fixed) a) For an HDW-750P, operating with the 25PsF format, this function is not available.
Page 156: Selecting The Shutter Mode And Speed
4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed Use the SHUTTER selector to select a shutter mode or a standard-mode shutter speed. To set the shutter speed in ECS mode, with the SHUTTER switch set to ON and the ECS mode selected, use the MENU knob for adjustment.
Page 157 Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL. SHUTTER selector The current shutter setting appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen. E.g.“: SS : 1/250” or “: ECS : 60.00 Hz” (Continued) 4-15 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording...
Page 158 OPERATION menu. Standard mode ECS mode 1/100 for the HDW-730 (59.94I format)/HDW-750 1/60 for the HDW-730 (50I format)/HDW-750P (50I format) For the HDW-750P (25PsF format), the available shutter speeds are 1/33, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (sec.)
Page 159 Setting the shutter speed in ECS mode Follow the procedure below. Set the shutter speed mode to ECS. ECS (Extended clear scan) page (factory settings) Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera to increase the value, or clockwise to decrease the value, until the desired frequency appears.
Page 160 The frequency range can be changed as shown below. HDW-730 (59.94I format): 60.0 to 4300 Hz HDW-730 (50I format): 50.0 to 4700 Hz HDW-750: 30.0 to 4300 Hz HDW-750P: 25.0 to 2100 Hz When an RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is connected You can set the shutter speed of ECS with the rotary encoder of the RM-B150.
Page 161 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob. The TOP menu appears. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to OPERATION. Push the MENU knob. When the OPERATION menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears.
Page 162 The SHT ENABLE page appears, and the current settings are displayed on the page. The menu is for a camcorder which operates with the 59.94I format. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the mode or shutter speed you want.
Page 163: Changing The Reference Value For Automatic Iris Adjustment
4-3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to enable the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent white crush from the subject on which a spot light is turned. The reference value for the lens iris can be set within the following range with respect to the standard value.
Page 164 The AUTO IRIS page appears. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to IRIS OVERRIDE. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob until ON appears, then push the MENU knob.
Page 165 To open the iris by 0.25 stop: Turn the MENU knob further counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera. One bar (s) appears in the upper part to the left of the F number in the iris indication. To open the iris by 0.5 stop: Turn the MENU knob further counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera.
Page 166 To close the iris by 0.75 stop: Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camera. Two bars (sx) appear in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication. To close the iris by 1 stop: Turn the MENU knob further clockwise as seen from the front of the camera.
Page 167 When the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is connected The IRIS control knob of the RM-B150 can be used for lens iris setting. The bar display (s) will not appear, however. Selecting the automatic iris window Follow the procedure of steps 1 and 2 described in “Changing the reference value”...
Page 168 Turn the MENU knob until the desired auto iris window appears, then push the MENU knob. The shaded parts in the illustrations indicate the area where light detection occurs. Auto iris window The z mark at the left of the selected item changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark.
Page 169 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 viewfinder. To reduce the influence to the auto iris due to shooting a high luminance subject When shooting a high luminance subject, the auto iris closes too much...
Page 170: Adjusting The Audio Level
4-4 Adjusting the Audio Level Setting the AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 switches to AUTO automatically adjusts the input levels of the audio signal to be recorded in audio channel CH-1 or CH-2 . You can also adjust the audio level manually. For the audio level of the signal to be recorded in audio channel CH-3 or CH-4 Only automatic adjustment of the audio level is available.
Page 171 MIC LEVEL control Manual adjustment of the audio levels of AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 Set the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switch which corresponds to the channels to be adjusted among input signals connected to AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors to REAR. To adjust and record both of channels 1 and 2, set the both AUDIO IN CH-1 and AUDIO IN CH-2 switches to REAR.
Page 172 Adjust the LEVEL controls corresponding to the channel selected in step 1 so that at the maximum sound level, the level meter indicates -18 dB (segment above 20 segment). The second bar from the top may turn on occasionally, but do not allow the top bar to go on. If it goes on, the audio level is too high.
Page 173 Note When you select that the MIC LEVEL control is linked with the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) control(s), if the MIC LEVEL control is turned fully counterclockwise to 0, the audio signal input to AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors cannot be recorded. Before adjusting the audio level using the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls, confirm the setting of the MIC LEVEL control.
Page 174 Microphone audio level manual adjustment (1) To record the stereo sound, set both AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 switches to FRONT. To record the monaural sound, set the AUDIO IN CH-1 and/or CH-2 switch(es) corresponding to the channel to be adjusted and recorded to FRONT.
Page 175 Rotate the MIC LEVEL knob to adjust the audio level so that at the maximum sound level, the level meter indicates -18 dB (segment above 20 segments). • The 10 bars from the bottom among 17 bars go on with the normal input volume.
Page 176 Input level of the audio channels CH-3 and CH-4 The levels of the audio signals recorded in audio channels CH-3 and CH- 4 are automatically adjusted. You cannot adjust them manually. You can select the audio signal to be recorded in audio channels CH-3 and CH-4 using the AUDIO IN CH-3/CH-4 switches.
Page 177 When an HDCA-901 camera adaptor is used With an HDCA-901 (not supplied) connected to the camcorder, you can record separate sounds on audio channels 3 and 4. To record external audio signals from the HDCA-901 on audio channels 3 and 4, change the setting of CAMERA ADAPTER to ENABL on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Page 178: Setting The Time Data
4-5 Setting the Time Data 4-5-1 Setting the Time Code The time code setting range is from 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 : 59 : 29 (hour : minute : second : frame). Follow the procedure below to set the time code. HOLD button RESET button Setting the time code...
Page 179 Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET. Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. Using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons, set the time code. SHIFT: Selects a digit to set. Each time you press the button, the flashing digit moves one column to the right. Pressing this button while holding down the HOLD button moves the flashing digit one to the left.
Page 180: Saving The Real Time In The Time Code
To set the drop frame mode/non-drop frame mode (only for the 59.94I format model, that is, an HDW-750 and an HDW-730 which operates with the 59.94I format) You can select the drop frame (DF) mode or non-drop frame (NDF) mode on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu or OPERATION menu or on the VTR MODE 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Page 181: Setting The User Bits
4-5-3 Setting the User Bits By setting the user bits (up to 8 hexadecimal digits), you can record user information such as the date, time, or scene number on the time code track. Follow the procedure below to set the user bits. HOLD button RESET button Setting the user bits...
Page 182 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. Set the DATA DISPLAY switch to U-BIT. Set the user bits by using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons. SHIFT: Selects a digit to set. Each time you press the button, the flashing digit moves one column to the right. Pressing this button while holding down the HOLD button moves the flashing digit one to the left.
Page 183: Synchronizing The Time Code
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 external VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder. Connections for time code synchronization Connect both the reference video signal and the external time code as illustrated below.
Page 184 Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders for time code synchronization TEST OUT TC OUT Reference camcorder TC IN GENLOCK IN TC OUT TEST OUT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT TEST OUT To another camcorder to be synchronized a) When an HKDW-702 (not supplied) is installed, the down-converted video signal of the camcorder cannot be used as the reference signal.
Page 185 Procedure for time code synchronization Follow the procedure below to synchronize the time code. Synchronizing the time code Turn the POWER switch to ON. Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET. Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN. Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. (Continued) 4-43 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording...
Page 186 Supply the time code and reference video signals that comply with the SMPTE time code standard and are in the proper phase relationship to the TC IN connector and to the GENLOCK IN connector respectively. This operation synchronizes the internal time code generator with the external time code.
Page 187 To release the time code synchronization First disconnect the external time code, then set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN. To change the power supply from the battery pack to an external power supply during time code synchronization To maintain a continuous power supply, connect the external power supply to the DC IN connector before removing the battery pack.
Page 188: Viewfinder Screen
4-6 Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen 4-6-1 Menu Configuration The following shows the configuration of menus that you can use to make various settings and adjustments. Just as with the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE sub menu ALL sub menu USER sub menu, OPERATION sub menu each sub menu is TOP menu...
Page 189 TOP menu The menus of the camcorder are composed of submenus classified into categories according to the frequency of use, purpose of use and so on. The TOP menu allows you to select the desired submenus. To display the TOP menu screen: While holding down the MENU knob, set the MENU ON/OFF switch from the OFF position to the ON position.
Page 190 • ALL menu: This menu contains all items of the OPERATION menu, PAINT menu, MAINTENANCE menu, FILE menu and DIAGNOSIS menu. • OPERATION menu: This menu contains items for changing settings according to conditions related to the subject when the camcorder is being operated. •...
Page 191: Basic Use Of The Menu
4-6-2 Basic Use of the Menu When you open the cover, the MENU ON/OFF switch appears. If the MENU ON/OFF switch is set to ON, the USER menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON/ OFF switch to OFF.
Page 192 Switch the MENU ON/OFF switch from OFF to ON. The USER menu will be displayed. When the USER menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears. Follow the procedure below. Or if you used the USER menu already, the page that was on the screen when the last USER menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen.
Page 193 2 Push the MENU knob. The desired page is displayed. Start step 4. Turn the MENU knob until the desired page appears. Push the MENU knob. The t mark appears at the left of the item currently selected on the page.
Page 194 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to change the settings. To increase a setting value Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera.
Page 195 To cancel the setting/to reset the setting to the initial setting You can cancel the setting and reset it to its initial value (one set at the factory, or preset value) by pushing the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST before pushing the MENU knob in step 7.
Page 196 To move to another page Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the page number, then push the MENU knob. Or, when the t mark is placed at a position other than the page number, push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to ESCAPE. The ? mark appears in front of the page number.
Page 197: Editing The User Menu
4-6-3 Editing the USER Menu The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to configure a USER menu that consists only of pages and items that you need by adding, deleting or replacing the pages. The USER 1 to USER 5 pages allow you to add, delete or replace the items.
Page 198 When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to one of USER 2 to USER 5, then push the MENU knob. When another page is displayed, turn the MENU knob until the desired page of USER 2 to USER 5 appears, then push the MENU knob.
Page 199 Add the items. 1 Turn the MENU knob until the page that has the desired items appears, then push the MENU knob. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired item, then push the MENU knob. The USER 2 page appears again.
Page 200 Replacing items on the page Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item that you want to replace, then push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to the z mark. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the position where you want to move the item, then push the MENU knob.
Page 201 Inserting a blank row Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the position where you want to insert a blank row, and keep pushing the MENU knob for about 1.5 seconds. A blank row is inserted. Keep pushing the MENU knob for about 1.5 seconds.
Page 202 Adding/deleting/replacing pages You can add a new page to the USER menu, delete a page from the USER menu or replace pages. To add a page While holding down the MENU knob, set the MENU ON/OFF switch from the OFF position to the ON position. The TOP menu appears.
Page 203 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to Add New Page, then push the MENU knob. The REMAIN PAGE where you can select the page to be added appears. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired page, then push the MENU knob.
Page 204 To delete a page Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the page to be deleted. Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST. The message “DELETE PAGE OK?” appears. Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST again.
Page 205 To move a page Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the page that you want to move. The t mark at the left of the selected page changes to a z mark. The message “PUSH TO PAGE INSERT” appears at the right top of the screen.
Page 206: Status Display On The Viewfinder Screen
4-7 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 207: Layout Of The Status Display On The Viewfinder Screen
4-7-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen All items that can be displayed on the viewfinder screen are shown below. qh,qj,qk and ql appear only when color bars are displayed. 1 Extender EX is displayed when a lens extender is used. 2 Zoom position indicator This indicator indicates the approximate position of the variator of the...
Page 208 5 DC IN/battery indicator This shows the battery voltage of an internal battery pack or an external battery connected to the DC IN connector. When the power is supplied from an external battery pack connected to the DC IN connector, DC IN appears. When the DISP VOLT item is set to OFF on the VF DISP 2 page of the USER menu, the battery indicator does not appear, except when the Anton Bauer battery or BP-M50/M100 battery pack is used.
Page 209 9 Remaining tape This indicator indicates the remaining tape recording time (in minutes) of the VTR. Example of remaining tape indicator Display Tape time remaining F - 30 Full to 30 minutes 30 - 25 30 to 25 minutes 25 - 20 25 to 20 minutes 20 - 15 20 to 15 minutes...
Page 210 qa Shutter speed This indicator indicates the shutter speed or the shutter mode. However, if the SHUTTER switch is set to OFF, nothing is displayed. 1/33, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 Shutter speed (in seconds): in standard mode. ECS: ECS mode EVS: S-EVS mode a) The available shutter speeds depend on the model.
Page 211 qh ID number indicator This indicates the ID number selected from ID 1 to ID 4. This indicator is displayed when the color bars are displayed and recorded together with the color bars. qj Date and time indicator This shows the date and time of recording. This indicator is displayed when the color bars are displayed and recorded together with the color bars.
Page 212: Selecting The Display Items
4-7-2 Selecting the Display Items To select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen from the VF DISP 1 and VF DISP 2 pages of the USER menu, turn on or off the indication next to each item. Follow the procedure below to select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Page 213 The VF DISPLAY page appears. The current settings of items appear to the right of each item. You can select the following items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen on the VF DISP 1 or VF DISP 2 page. VF DISP 1 page Item Contents...
Page 214 VF DISP 2 page Item Contents DISP ZOOM Zoom position indicator DISP COLOR TEMP Displays the color temperature. DISP VOLT Displays the battery voltage of an internal battery pack or an external battery connected to the DC IN connector. DISP DC IN Displayed when the power is supplied from an external battery connected to the DC IN connector.
Page 215: Adjustment Progress Messages
4-7-3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Messages You can limit or suppress the messages that give details of setting changes and adjustment progress and results by setting a display mode. The conditions under which messages are displayed and their correspondence with the display mode are as follows: Setting change and adjustment progress messages and display modes Y: Message is displayed.
Page 216 Message Message Display mode display condition setting When the black or white E.g. WHITE : OK N Y Y balance has been adjusted For more information, see Section “4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance” (page 4-1). a) This is also displayed for about 3 seconds when the SHUTTER selector is set to Changing the display mode The currently set display mode appears on the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu.
Page 217: Setting The Marker Display
4-7-4 Setting the Marker Display Use the MARKER page of the USER menu to switch the display of the center and safety zone markers on or off and to select whether the area indicated by the safety zone marker is 80%, 90% or 100% of the screen area.
Page 218: Marker
The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. You can select displaying or not-displaying for the following item. Item Contents MARKER Not to display all markers, set to OFF. CENTER To display the center marker, set to ON. CENTER MARK To select the type center marker (1 to 4), when CENTER is set to ON.
Page 219 Perform the settings for each item. 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.
Page 220: Setting The Viewfinder
4-7-5 Setting the Viewfinder Use the VF SETTING page of the USER menu to select items related to the viewfinder. CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE swtich MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen.
Page 221 The VF SETTING page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. Item Content ZEBRA Turns the zebra display on or off. ZEBRA SELECT Selects ZEBRA 1, ZEBRA 2 or BOTH. ZEBRA 1 DET. LVL Adjusts the level of the zebra 1 (70%) display.
Page 222 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the MENU knob.
Page 223: Color Bars
4-7-6 Recording Superimposed Shot Data in Color Bars In the SHOT DISP page of the USER menu, you can select which shot data is recorded superimposed on the color bars. You can also select which of the shot IDs (1 to 4) set in the SHOT ID page is recorded superimposed on the picture.
Page 224 The SHOT DISP page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. Item Content SHOT DATE Selects whether or not the shot data is superimposed (ON or OFF). SHOT TIME Selects whether or not shot time is superimposed (ON or OFF).
Page 225 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to select whether or not to record the selected item superimposed on the picture, and push the MENU knob.
Page 226: Setting The Shot Id
4-7-7 Setting the Shot ID In the SHOT ID page of the USER menu, you can set a shot ID of up to 12 alphanumeric characters, spaces, and symbols. When the OUTPUT/DCC switch is set to BARS, DCC OFF, this shot ID is output with the color bar signal.
Page 227 Turn the MENU knob until the SHOT ID page appears, and push the MENU knob. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the ID (one of ID-1 to ID-4) you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The window for entering the shot ID appears.
Page 228 Enter or change the shot ID. When you enter the shot ID first, go to step 2. 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the r mark to the character which you want to change, then push the MENU knob. The r mark changes to the ? mark and the character table appears.
Page 229 2 Turn the MENU knob until the r mark moves to the character position that you want to select, then push the MENU knob. Example: To change the “S” to “D” Move the r mark to D. D appears under the ? mark.
Page 230 To enter a space Move the r mark over the INS, then push the MENU knob. The space is entered in the position under the ? mark on the character entry row. When there is a character under the ? mark, the space is entered in that position, and that and subsequent characters move to the right one at a time.
Page 231 To delete a character Move the r mark over DEL, then push the MENU knob. The character under the ? mark is deleted and the subsequent characters move to the left one at a time. To cancel deleting the character Move the r mark over RET, then push the MENU knob.
Page 232: Displaying The Status Confirmation Windows
4-7-8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows You can confirm the settings or status of the camcorder on the viewfinder screen by displaying the following windows. • ABNORMAL <!> window • FUNCTION window • AUDIO STATUS window • GPS window (only when an HKDW-704 GPS UNIT is attached) For detailed information on the GPS window, refer to the OPERATION MANUAL supplied with an HKDW-704.
Page 233 This window allows you to confirm the following items related to audio. • ON/OFF of EMPHASIS, setting conditions of DF/NDF (only for an HDW-730 operating with 59.94I format and the HDW-750) and FRONT MIC MONO/STEREO • Type of input signal to audio channels CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 •...
Page 234 Display/don’t display status confirmation windows You can use the SET STATUS page of the USER menu to set whether or not the status confirmation windows are displayed. To display the status confirmation windows You can use the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch as the STATUS ON/ SEL / OFF switch when the MENU ON/OFF switch is set to OFF (when the cover is closed, OFF is automatically selected).
Page 235 To disable display of the status confirmation windows Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. Turn the MENU knob until the SET STATUS page appears, and push the MENU knob.
Page 236: Confirming The Image Of The Return Video Signal On The Viewfinder
Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to select whether or not to DISPLAY the selected window, then push the MENU knob.
Page 237 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to MAINTENANCE, then push the MENU knob. When the MAINTENANCE menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears. Or if you used the MAINTENANCE menu already, the page that was on the screen when the last MAINTENANCE menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen.
Page 238 Perform the following setting. 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to GENLOCK, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of GENLOCK setting changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of GENLOCK setting changes to a ? mark.
Page 239 To see the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder screen Press the RET switch on the lens. The image of the return video signal input in to the GENLOCK IN connector is displayed on the viewfinder screen while you are pressing the RETURN switch on the lens. When the RETURN VIDEO function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 switch, you can see the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder screen while you are pressing the ASSIGN 1 switch even if...
Page 240: Setting The Gain Selector Values
4-8 Adjustments and Settings from Menus The camcorder provides menus for adjustments and settings. 4-8-1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values 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 241 The GAIN SW page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. Item Content GAIN LOW Sets the gain value corresponding to the L position of the GAIN selector. GAIN MID Sets the gain value corresponding to the M position of the GAIN selector.
Page 242 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the MENU knob.
Page 243: Selecting The Output Signals
4-8-2 Selecting the Output Signals The OUTPUT SEL page of the USER menu allows you to select the type of video signals from the VBS/SDI OUT connector and the TEST OUT connector (these settings are effective only when the HKDW-702 is installed).
Page 244 Item Content HD SDI OUT Sets whether or not the video signal is output from the HD SDI OUT connector. When OFF is selected, the HD SDI circuit is disconnected, which saves power. REAR BNC OUT Selects the type of the video signal to be output from the VBS/SDI OUT connector (one of VBS/SDI /OFF).
Page 245 b) When SDI is selected, connect the VBS/SDI OUT connector to the SDI IN connector of the monitor. When VBS is selected, connect the VBS/SDI OUT connector to the VIDEO IN connector of the monitor. c) If you connect the TEST OUT connector to the monitor by setting TEST OUT SELECT to SD, the down converter automatically operates even if REAR BNC OUT SEL is set to OFF.
Page 246: Setting The Color Temperature Manually
4-8-3 Setting the Color Temperature Manually You can adjust the value of the white balance manually by setting the color temperature. The WHITE page of the PAINT menu allows you to do this setting. Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in “4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder”...
Page 247 Item Content COLOR TEMP <A> Sets the color temperature for the desired value. Adjust the value while looking at the real image because error tends to be bigger for adjustment of high color temperature. COLOR FINE <A> Adjusts the value more precisely when the color temperature adjustment through COLOR TEMP is not satisfactory.
Page 248: Specifying An Offset For The Auto White Balance Setting
4-8-4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting By setting an offset for the value of auto white balance, you can make the picture warmer or colder. The OFFSET WHT page of the OPERATION menu allows you to do this setting.
Page 249 Item Content OFFSET WHITE <A> Turns the setting of the offset for channel A ON or OFF. ON: Adds the offset adjusted on this page to the white balance. WARM-COOL <A> Sets the offset for the white balance of channel A, using the color temperature. Adjust the value while looking at the real image because error tends to be bigger for adjustment of high color temperature.
Page 250 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the MENU knob.
Page 251: Assigning Functions To Assign 1/2 Switches
4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches You can assign the desired function to ASSIGN 1 and 2 switches. Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears, and push the MENU knob.
Page 252 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to either ASSIGN SW 1 or 2 to which you want to assign the function, and push the MENU knob. The ASS <1> or <2> SEL window corresponding to the selected switch appears.
Page 253 Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 1 (push-type) switch Function Content Disables the switch. F.MIC MONO/STEREO Assigns the monaural/stereo switch function when the stereo microphone is connected to the MIC IN connector. LOOP REC ON/OFF Assigns the Loop Rec mode ON or OFF function.
Page 254 a) When an HKDW-703 is not installed, even though you can assign this function to the ASSIGN 1 switch on the ASS <1> SEL window, the ASSIGN 1 switch does not work. b) Even when MARKER is set to OFF on the MARKER page of the USER menu, the ASSIGN 1 switch allows you to display or not to display all markers.
Page 255 Function Content MARKER ON/OFF Assigns the ON/OFF function to display all markers. ZEBRA ON/OFF Assigns the zebra pattern display function to the switch. a) Even when MARKER is set to OFF on the MARKER page of the USER menu, the ASSIGN 2 switch allows you to display or not to display all markers.
Page 256: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock
4-8-6 Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock You can set or change the date and time of the internal clock. The date and time set are stored in the time code. Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in “4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder”...
Page 257 Item Contents HOUR Sets the hour value. Sets the minutes value. Sets the seconds value. YEAR Sets the year. MONTH Sets the month. Sets the day. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob.
Page 258: Selecting The Lens File
To cancel the setting Before performing the operation in step 6, move the t mark to ESC on the right top of the window and push the MENU knob. Or push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE side.
Page 259 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to LENS FILE SELECT, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob until the lens file No.
Page 260: Handling The Memory Stick
4-9 Saving/Loading User Menu Data to/from Memory Stick The camcorder is equipped with a memory stick drive, which enables you to save the user file, scene files, lens files, reference files and ALL files. This section explains how to handle the Memory Stick and save/load a user file to/from the Memory Stick.
Page 261 Hold the Memory Stick with the notch facing downward and the arrow facing toward you, and insert the Memory Stick into the memory stick insertion slot until it clicks into place. Then, close the cover. Memory Stick Inserting the Memory Stick. Note If it does not fit into the slot properly or if there is some resistance when you insert it, the Memory Stick may be turned around or upside down.
Page 262: Removing The Memory Stick
Removing the Memory Stick Open the cover of the Memory Stick compartment. Push the eject button after confirming that the ACCESS indicator (access indicator) is not lit. The Memory Stick pops out. EJECT button ACCESS indicator MEMORY STICK OPEN button Removing the Memory Stick Note Do not remove the Memory Stick while the ACCESS indicator is lit.
Page 263 Write protect switch on the Memory Stick Notes on using and storing the Memory Stick • Avoid touching the connector of the Memory Stick or contacting it with a metal object. • When attaching a label to the Memory Stick, use only the label supplied for the Memory Stick.
Page 264: Memory Stick
4-9-2 Saving/Loading User Menu Data to/from Memory Stick The section explains the operations to save data to and load it from the Memory Stick. Operations are done from the USER FILE page of the USER menu. You can recreate suitable setup condition rapidly using data in the Memory Stick.
Page 265 If you want to set a file ID for the data to be saved, set the file ID before going to the step 3. For detailed information on setting the file ID, see “Setting the file ID” on page 4-130. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to USER FILE SAVE, and push the MENU knob.
Page 266 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file number appears, and push the MENU knob. When P00 page is selected By pushing the MENU knob when the ? mark is placed at the left of P00, the t mark moves to DISPLAY MODE.
Page 267 If no Memory Stick has been inserted, the message “NO MEMORY STICK” will appear. Insert a Memory Stick. When you select the file number where the data has been saved The message “OVERWRITE OK YES NO” appears. In this case, the t mark is placed at the left of NO, and NO blinks.
Page 268: Loading Saved Data From A Memory Stick
If data cannot be saved If one of the following error messages appears when you push the MENU knob in step 5 of the procedure in the previous section (page 4-124), then the data was not saved. Data save error messages Error message Reason Action...
Page 269 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to USER FILE LOAD, and push the MENU knob. The P00 USER LOAD window appears. Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file No. appears, and push the MENU knob. When P00 page is selected By pushing the MENU knob when the ? mark...
Page 270 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file number to be loaded, and push the MENU knob. The message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS ” appears and the ACCESS indicator is on. When the loading is completed, the message “COMPLETE!” appears and the ACCESS indicator also goes off.
Page 271 NO MEMORY Memory Stick. STICK (flashing) inserted. Recheck, and consult a MEMORY STICK Circuit or Memory Stick Sony representative. fault. ERROR (flashing) Do not try to load data FILE ERROR The Memory Stick contains saved with another data that cannot be loaded (flashing) camcorder.
Page 272 Setting the File ID Before data is saved to a Memory Stick, it is useful to set a file ID for the Memory Stick to identify it. When data is saved to a Memory Stick, a file ID is saved to the Memory Stick together with the data.
Page 273 Follow the procedure of steps 4 and 5 described in “4-7-7 Setting the Shot ID” on page 4-84 to enter the file ID. Note Execute the file ID before saving data in the Memory Stick. Otherwise, the file ID is not saved with the other data. When you finish entering the file ID, turn the MENU knob to move the r mark to END, then push the MENU knob.
Page 274 Selecting the display contents You can select the contents of the file to be displayed on the USER SAVE window and USER LOAD window. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to DISPLAY MODE, and push the MENU knob. Turn the MENU knob untile the desired type of the display contents appears, and then push the MENU knob.
Page 275: Settings
4-10 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings You can clear all current settings for items of the USER menu and return settings to the standard settings (factory settings or preset settings). When you first use the camcorder, the standard settings are the same as the factory settings.
Page 276 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to USER PRESET, and push the MENU knob. The message “PRESET OK? YES NO ” appears. In this case, the t mark is placed at the left of NO and NO blinks. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to YES (YES blinks), and push the MENU knob.
Page 277: Using The Scene Files
4-11 Using the Scene Files You can save various detail-adjusted data customized to certain shooting scenes as a scene file. Loading the scene file, you can quickly recreate setup conditions suitable for the scene. You can store up to five scene files in the camcorder memory and up to 100 scene files in a Memory Stick.
Page 278 Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in “4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder” on page 4-94 to display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu. The SCENE FILE page appears. If you want to set a file ID for the data to be stored, set the file ID before going to the step 2.
Page 279 When no Memory Stick has been inserted, the SCENE STORE window appears. When a Memory Stick has been inserted, the P00 SCENE STORE window appears. SCENE STORE window (When no Memory Stick has been inserted) P00 SCENE STORE window (When a Memory Stick has been inserted) (Continued) 4-137...
Page 280 Select the file No. When no Memory Stick has been inserted: Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file No., and push the MENU knob. When the storing is completed, the SCENE FILE page appears again.
Page 281 1 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file No. appears, and then push the MENU knob. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file No., and then push tthe MENU knob. The message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS ”...
Page 282 When you select the file No. where the data has been saved: The message “OVERWRITE OK YES NO” appears. In this case, the t mark is placed at the left of NO, and NO blinks. To stop overwriting, press the MENU knob. Repeat step 2. To overwrite, move the t mark to YES (YES blinks) and push the MENU knob.
Page 283 When SCENE WHITE DATA is set to ON: Data of the white balance selected when you store the scene file is stored. For example, when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A, the adjusted values in memory A are stored in the scene file, when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST, the preset value is stored.
Page 284 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to 5FILE SAVE T MEM 1-5, and then push the MENU knob. The message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS ” appears. When the storing is completed, the message “COMPLETE!” appears and the ACCESS indicator goes off. To cancel the storing Before pushing the MENU knob in step 2, move the t mark to ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and...
Page 285 Setting the file ID Before the file is saved as a scene file, it is useful to set a file ID to identify it. When a file is stored in the camcorder memory or in a Memory Stick, a file ID is stored in the Memory Stick together with the file. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to F.
Page 286 Follow the procedure of steps 4 and 5 described in “4-7-7 Setting the Shot ID” on page 4-84 to enter the file ID. Note Execute the file ID before storing the scene file in the Memory Stick or the camcorder memory. Otherwise, the file ID is not stored with the other data.
Page 287: Loading Scene Files
4-11-2 Loading Scene Files Follow the procedure below. Follow the instructions in steps 1 to 3 described in “4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder” on page 4-94 to display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu.
Page 288 You can load the scene file stored in the camcorder on the SCENE RECALL window to be displayed in step 1 covered in “To load the scene file saved in the Memory Stick.” To load the scene file saved in the Memory Stick 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to SCENE RECALL, and push MENU knob.
Page 289 The ? mark is displayed to the left of P00 at the top left of the window. In this case, you can change the page. 2 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file No. appears, and push MENU knob. 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file No., and then push the MENU knob.
Page 290 Loading the scene file stored in the Memory Stick into the camcorder memory You can load up to five scene files stored in the Memory Stick into the camcorder memory at once. Turn the MENU knob until the SCENE RECALL page which contains the desired scene files appears, and push the MENU knob.
Page 291 Notes • The scene files loaded from the Memory Stick overwrite data stored in the camcorder memory. • To load the scene file stored in the camcorder memory under the condition where the Memory Stick has been inserted, return to the P00 SCENE RECALL page and load the desired scene file in the camcorder memory.
Page 292: Reference File
4-11-3 Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings Saved in the Reference File You can reset the settings of the camcorder to the settings saved in the reference file (standard settings). For detailed information on the items subject to the reference file, see the Maintenance Manual.
Page 293: Inserting A Memory Stick
4-12 Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a Memory Stick A Memory Stick enables you to save user files, scene files, lens files, reference files and ALL files. When you insert a Memory Stick with a menu opened, a preset menu page related to the desired file from among five kinds of files is automatically displayed.
Page 294 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired file page appears. Item Contents Disables this function. USER Jumps to the USER FILE page. Jumps to the ALL FILE page. SCENE Jumps to the SCENE FILE page. LENS Jumps to the LENS FILE 1 page. REFER Jumps to the REFERENCE page.
Page 295: Using A Battery Pack
5-1 Power Supply The following power supplies can be used with the camcorder. • BP-L60A Lithium-ion Battery Pack • BP-M50/M100 Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable Battery Pack • AC power using the AC-550/550CE or AC-DN2B AC adaptor 5-1-1 Using a Battery Pack When a BP-L60A Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for about 90 minutes.
Page 296 Attaching a battery pack Press a battery pack against the back of the camcorder, aligning the side line of a battery pack with the line on the camcorder. Back of camcorder BP-L60A/M50/ M100 Align these lines. Slide a battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder.
Page 297 Detaching a battery pack Holding the button in, pull a battery pack up. Detaching a battery pack Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 298: Avoiding Breaks In Operation Due To Dead Batteries
5-1-2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to Dead Batteries If you use both an internal battery pack and an external battery connected to the DC IN connector at the same time, you can avoid breaks in operation due to dead batteries. When an external battery begins to fail and an internal battery pack is also used Remove the DC output cable from the DC IN connector.
Page 299: Using An Ac Adaptor
5-1-3 Using an AC Adaptor Using the AC-550/550CE AC adaptor Connect the camcorder to the AC power supply through the AC-550/ 550CE AC Adaptor as shown in the following figure, and turn the POWER switch of the AC-550/550CE on. Wall outlet Power switch on AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor...
Page 300: Using The Anton Bauer Ultralight System
Using the AC-DN2B AC adaptor Mount an AC-DN2B on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply. The AC-DN2B can supply up to 150 W of power. AC-DN2B to wall outlet Connecting to an AC power source using the AC-DN2B AC Adaptor 5-1-4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System By fitting the camcorder with the Anton Bauer Ultralight system, and...
Page 301: Adjusting The Viewfinder
5-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Caution When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camera (or the camcorder) with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire. For maximum viewing convenience, you can adjust the viewfinder position in the left-right and backward-forward directions.
Page 302 To store the camcorder in a 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. Adjusting the position backward or forward Adjusting the position backward or forward Loosen the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and the LOCK knob.
Page 303: Adjusting The Viewfinder Focus And Screen
5-2-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen Adjusting the viewfinder focus Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest. Diopter adjusting ring Adjusting the viewfinder focus Adjusting the viewfinder screen Adjust the brightness, contrast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the control shown below.
Page 304: Detaching The Viewfinder
5-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder Viewfinder stopper Detaching the viewfinder Point the viewfinder barrel up or down. Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring. Holding the viewfinder stopper up, slide the viewfinder in the direction indicated by the arrow and detach it. 5-10 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 305 Remove the viewfinder cable and microphone cable from the clamps and disconnect them. The viewfinder rotation bracket By fitting a BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (not supplied), you can rotate the viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder.
Page 306: Detaching The Eyepiece
5-2-4 Detaching the Eyepiece Removing the eyepiece gives a clear view of the screen further away. It is also easy to remove dust from the viewfinder screen and mirror when the eyepiece is detached. Turn the eyepiece locking ring fully counterclockwise to line up the red match mark on the locking ring with the red match mark on the viewfinder barrel.
Page 307 Refitting the eyepiece Align the match mark on the eyepiece locking ring with that on the viewfinder barrel. Align the match mark on the end of the eyepiece with that of the eyepiece locking ring, then insert the eyepiece into the viewfinder barrel.
Page 308: Mounting The Lens
5-3 Mounting the Lens Follow the procedure below to mount the lens. For information about using the lens, refer to the lens manual. Lens mount securing rubber Mounting the lens Push the lens locking lever up and remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount.
Page 309: Focal Length
5-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length If the lens does not stay in focus properly as you zoom from telephoto to wide angle, adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the plane of the lens mounting flange to the imaging plane). Make this adjustment after mounting or changing the lens.
Page 310 Point the camera at the chart by turning the focus ring and focus on Set the zoom ring to wide angle. Turn the F.f or F.B ring until the chart is in focus, being careful not to disturb the focus ring. Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto.
Page 311: Audio Input System
5-5 Audio Input System 5-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone The MIC IN connector is the XLR-5-pin (female), so the supplied stereo microphone attached to the camcorder can be used. Attaching in the supplied microphone in the microphone holder Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder clamp. Loosen the screw.
Page 312 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector, then set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired recording channel to FRONT or F. Connect to the MIC IN connector. Recording the stereo sound You can record either stereo sound or monaural sound using the supplied stereo microphone.
Page 313: Using An External Microphone
5-5-2 Using an External Microphone You can connect up to two external monaural microphones using the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 connectors. When using a condenser microphone that requires external power (phantom power), set the LINE/ MIC/+48 V ON switch to +48 V ON. If the microphone being used does not require external power (dynamic microphone), set the LINE/MIC/+48 V ON switch to MIC.
Page 314 Note AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 are female XLR (3-pin) connectors. When the microphone cable connector is female, use a converting adaptor. Using an external microphone attached to the camcorder You can attach an external microphone to the camcorder by using the CAC-12 Microphone Holder (not supplied).
Page 315 Remove the external microphone holder attachment screws. Attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder. Screws removed in step 2 CAC-12 (Continued) 5-21 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 316 Open the CAC-12 and remove the microphone adaptor. Open the CAC-12. Microphone adaptor Loosen the screw. Mount the assembly from step 1 in the CAC-12. Close the CAC-12. Tighten the screw. 5-22 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 317 Mount the microphone into the cradle suspension. Microphone Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or AUDIO IN CH-2 connector. Set the corresponding AUDIO IN switch to REAR. Set the LINE/MIC/+48V ON switch to +48V ON or MIC in accordance with the type of the microphone power supply.
Page 318: Attaching A Uhf Portable Tuner (For A Uhf Wireless Microphone System)
5-5-3 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-810A/860A/862A/862B UHF Portable Tuner For each of these UHF portable tuners, use the following attachment procedure.
Page 319 Insert the WRR-855A/855B, and fasten the four fixing screws. WRR-855A/ 855B Set the AUDIO IN switch to WIRELESS for the channel to be used. For the operation of the WRR-855A/855B, refer to the manual supplied with the WRR-855A/855B. Note When the XLR connection automatic detection function is effective, even if the AUDIO IN switch is set to WIRELESS, the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector is automatically selected when the audio cable is connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector.
Page 320 Fitting the WRR-860A (Using a Battery Pack) (1) Attach the WRR tuner fitting (not supplied, service part number: A-8278-057-A) to the back of the camcorder. 1 Pass a screwdriver through the holes and tighten the screws. 2 Loosen the adjustment screws. 3 Adjust the tuner fitting position for a BP-L60A/M50/M100 Battery Pack to be attached, and tighten the adjustment screws to fix its position.
Page 321 Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting. WRR-860A Connect the tuner power cord to the DC OUT connector of the camcorder, and the audio output cable to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector. Set the LINE/MIC/ +48 V ON switch for the channel to which the audio out cable is...
Page 322: Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment
5-5-4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment Connect the audio output connector of the audio equipment that supplies the line input signal to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector. Set the LINE/MIC/ +48 V ON switch for the channel to which the audio signal source is connected to LINE.
Page 323: Tripod Mounting
5-6 Tripod Mounting You can easily mount and dismount the camcorder on a tripod by using the VCT-14 tripod adaptor (not supplied). Attach a tripod adaptor to the tripod. Tripod adaptor Camera mount Mount the camcorder on a tripod adaptor. Slide the camcorder forward along the groove in the adaptor until it clicks.
Page 324 Removing the camcorder from a tripod adaptor While pressing the red button against the lever, move the lever in the direction indicated by the arrow. Red button Lever Removing the camcorder from a tripod adapter Note A tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed.
Page 325: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
5-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below. Shoulder strap post Attaching the shoulder strap 5-31 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 326 Clip Attaching Pull up the strap to lock the fitting. Attaching the shoulder strap Press here and pull in the Removing direction shown by the arrow to release. Removing the shoulder strap 5-32 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 327: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position
5-8 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.
Page 328: Putting On The Rain Cover
5-9 Putting On the Rain Cover Attach a rain cover as illustrated below. You can operate various switches and controls, and mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor with the rain cover attached. When a shoulder belt When you use a is not used, cover the shoulder belt, use holes on the rain...
Page 329 Insert the viewfinder barrel here with the eyecup out and fasten the drawings around the eyecup. Drawstring Velcro tape Velcro tape 5-35 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 330: Control Unit
5-10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit Connecting the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) enables remote control of the principal camera functions. Connecting the remote control unit to the REMOTE connector (8-pin) automatically puts the camcorder into remote control mode. If you disconnect the remote control unit, remote control mode is canceled.
Page 331 — VTR START button (VTR button on the lens and the ASSIGN 1 switch to which the REC SWITCH function is assigned) (When the VTR START/STOP item on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to RM.) For detailed information on this function, see the following “Function of the VTR START button when the remote control unit is connected”.
Page 332 When removing the remote control unit from the camcorder The setting of the camcorder returns to the setting in effect before the remote control unit was connected. By setting the menu setting, the setting of the paint adjustment made with the remote control unit can be retained even after the remote control unit is removed from the camcorder.
Page 333 Structure of the paint adjustment data Non-volatile memory Independent data region MASTER BLACK MASTER Setup GAMMA menu of KNEE POINT DETAIL camcorder LEVEL Hardware of R/B GAIN Remote control the camera R/B BLACK data region MASTER BLACK RM-B150 MASTER GAMMA KNEE POINT DETAIL LEVEL R/B GAIN...
Page 334 Settings of the absolute value volume controls and absolute value switches are overwritten by those on the remote control unit after the remote control unit is connected. When the remote control unit is removed from the camcorder, the independent data region becomes effective. Thus the camcorder will return to the settings that were in effect before the remote control unit was connected.
Page 335: Testing The Camcorder
6-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting Check the functions of the camcorder before setting out for a shooting session, preferably by operating the camcorder together with a color video monitor. 6-1-1 Preparations for Testing Attach a fully charged battery pack. Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID indicator does not appear and that the BATT indicator shows at least five segments.
Page 336: Testing The Camera
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 337 Testing the viewfinder Adjust the position of the viewfinder. Check that the color bars are displayed in the viewfinder, and adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST, and PEAKING controls to give the best color bar display. Check each of the following operations. •...
Page 338 • Use the lens extender. • Set the ND FILTER selector to anything but “1”. • Set the reference value of the auto iris to other than the standard value. Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL repeatedly, and check that the shutter setting changes on the viewfinder screen.
Page 339: Testing The Vtr
Set the iris switch on the lens to AUTO and point the camera at objects of different brightness. Check that the automatic iris adjustment operates correctly. Set the iris switch on the lens to MANUAL and check that turning the iris ring manually adjusts the iris correctly. Set the iris switch on the lens back to AUTO and check the following points when the GAIN selector is moved from L to M to •...
Page 340 Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL. Press the VTR START button and check the following points. • The tape reels are turning. • The counter indication is changing. • The REC indicator in the viewfinder is on. • The RF and SERVO indicators on the display panel are off. Press the VTR START button again and check that the tape stops and that the REC indicator in the viewfinder goes off.
Page 341 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 and CH-2 switches to AUTO. 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 both channels 1 and 2 correspond to the sound level. Set the AUDIO IN CH-3 and CH-4 switches to F.
Page 342 Connect an earphone to one EARPHONE jack. Check that the speaker sound is cut off and that you can hear the sound from the microphone in the earphone. Turn the MONITOR control and check that the earphone volume changes accordingly. Connect the earphone to the other EARPHONE jack.
Page 343 (6) Checking the XLR connection automatic detection function Before starting to check, remove the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector if it is connected. Perform operations of steps 1 and 2 explained in “(5) Testing external microphones”. Set the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT. Perform operations of steps 4 and 5 explained in “(5) Testing external microphones”.
Page 344 (7) Checking the functions of the user bits and time code Set the user bits as required. For more information see “4-5-3 Setting the User Bits”on page 4-38. Set the time code. For more information, see “4-5-1 Setting the Time Code” on page 4-35. Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.
Page 345: Cleaning The Video Heads
6-2 Maintenance 6-2-1 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, follow the procedure below.
Page 346 Disassembling the eyepiece for cleaning Viewfinder Eyecup Packing Protecting Eyecup ring barrel holder filter Detach the eyepiece from the viewfinder barrel. For the detaching procedure, see the following “5-2-4 Detaching the Eyepiece” on page 5-12. Remove the eyecup from the eyecup holder. Remove the protecting filter, together with the packing rig, from inside the eyecup folder.
Page 347: Cleaning The Tape Transport System
After using the camcorder in dusty location, or near beach or hot spring, or when water has got inside the camcorder due to bad weather or similar situations, inspection and cleaning is recommended. For details on inspection and cleaning, contact your nearest Sony dealer. 6-13 Chapter 6 Maintenance...
Page 348: Note About The Battery Terminal
If you notice bending, deformation, or surface corrosion, contact your dealer or a Sony service representative as soon as possible to have the battery terminal replaced. Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime.
Page 349: Periodic Inspection
6-3 Periodic Inspection In order to utilize the capability and obtain the best performance of the camcorder and to prolong the life of the camcorder and the cassette tape, periodic inspection is recommended. 6-3-1 Hours Meter To display the hours meter on the viewfinder, proceed as follows. It is recommended to use the hour meter indication as a guide for periodic inspection.
Page 350 When any page of the DIAGNOSIS menu is displayed, turn the MENU knob until the HOURS METER page appears. The following items are indicated. Indication Meaning DRUM RUNNING XXXXH Total duration of drum rotation (in units of hour) TAPE RUNNING XXXXH Total duration of tape transport (in units of hour)
Page 351: List Of Parts For The Periodic Inspection
(in units of hour)). R) Replacement is required. r ) Replaced with the part pointed by the arrow (r) . O) Coat with oil. G) Coat with grease. For details on periodic inspection, contact your nearest Sony dealer. 6-17 Chapter 6 Maintenance...
Page 352: Operation Warnings
6-4 Operation Warnings When a problem occurs either at power on or during operation, warnings are given by the WARNING indicator and TALLY indicator, in the Operation warnings Display panel Indicators in the viewfinder Warning sounds Warning/ Flashing/ :Continuous :2 flashes/s :4 beeps/s Battery continuous...
Page 353 Sony representative. be substandard. Servo lock lost. Recording continues but is substandard. Turn off the power and consult your Sony representative. Note that this indication may be given momentarily when the tape starts moving, but this does not indicate a problem.
Page 354 Operation/error messages An operation or error message is displayed in the operation/error message display area in the viewfinder. Operation/error message Meaning AUTO INTERVAL **M**S Indicates the camera is in the Auto Interval Rec mode. **M**S indicates the shooting interval. MANU INTERVAL *FRAME Indicates the camera is in the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode.
Page 355 In this case, position the tape at the point where you want to start the recording manually. b) Contact your nearest Sony dealer. c) For detailed information on the full top sensor, refer to the Maintenance Manual. 6-21...
Page 357: Specifications
Power voltage +5.0 V DC –1.0 Power consumption HDW-730: 33 W (with 12 V DC supply, when recording) HDW-750/750P: 34 W (with 12 V DC supply, when recording) Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating humidity 25% to 85% (relative humidity) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Page 358: Video Camera Section
Video Camera Section General Imager -type CCD with 2,000,000 pixels Effective picture elements 1920 (H) × 1080 (V) Imager Configuration RGB 3 CCDs Spectral system F1.4 prism system (with quartz filter) Built-in filters CC filter A: Cross filter B: 3200K C: 4300K D: 6300K ND filter...
Page 359: Vtr Section
VTR Section General Usable cassette tapes BCT-22HD/40HD -inch HDCAM cassette tapes Tape speed Approx. 96.7 mm/s (at 30 frames) (for 59.94I format) Approx. 80.6 mm/s (at 25 frames) (for 50I/25PsF format) Record/playback time 40 minutes (using BCT-40HD video cassette) (for 59.94I format) 48 minutes (using BCT-40HD video cassette) (for 50I/25PsF format) Fast forward time Approx.
Page 360 Digital video Digital video signal Sampling frequency 74.25 MHz 37.125 MHz Quantization 10 bits/sample (8 bits/sample for compression processing) Compression Coefficient recording system Channel coding S-NRZI PR-IV Error correction Reed-Solomon code Error concealment Adaptive three dimensional Audio (with standard playback machine) +0.5 Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz...
Page 361 GENLOCK IN (BNC type) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω TC IN (BNC type) 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 k Ω Signal outputs TEST OUT (BNC type) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced VBS/SDI OUT (BNC type) (only when an HKDW-702 is installed) 75 Ω, unbalanced VBS OUT: 1.0 Vp-p SDI OUT: 0.8 Vp-p...
Page 362: Supplied Accessories
DC OUT (4-pin) 11 to 17 V DC, maximum current 0.1 A LENS (12-pin) REMOTE (8-pin) Supplied Accessories HD Electronic Viewfinder (HDVF-20A) (1) Stereo microphone (super cardioid directional, external power supply type) (1) Shoulder Strap (1) Lens mount securing rubber (1) Operation Manual (1) CD-ROM (1) (Only for an HDW-750P) Recommended Additional Equipment...
Page 363 ND) (Part No. 3-174-685-01) ND filter ( ND) (Part No. 3-174-683-01) Cross filter (Part No. 3-174-682-01) Mount ring (Part No. 3-186-442-01) Consult your Sony representative for more information about these filters. Equipment for remote control RM-B150 Remote Control Unit Audio equipment C-74 microphone...
Page 364: Extension Boards
OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. • Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON...
Page 365: Menu List
Menu List This section briefly explains menus that the camcorder provides for adjustments and settings using tables. For the menu configuration, see “4-6-1 Menu Configuration” on page 4-47. Chapter 4 elaborates on adjustments and settings to be made using the USER menu.
Page 366 Page Setting items Reference page OUTPUT SEL HD SDI OUT 4-101 REAR BNC OUT SEL TEST OUT SELECT DOWN CON MODE FUNCTION 1 ASSIGN SW <1> 3-22, 3-29, 3-52, 4-37, ASSIGN SW <2> 4-109, 5-18 FRONT MIC SELECT DF/NDF END SEARCH LOOP/INTVAL REC LOOP REC TIME TAKE TOTAL TIME...
Page 367 Page Setting items Reference page VF DISP 2 DISP ZOOM 4-72 DISP COLOR TEMP. DISP VOLT DISP DC IN DISP TIME CODE DISP WRR RF LVL ‘!’LED GAIN <!> 2-47 SHUTTER <!> WHT PRESET <!> ATW RUN <!> EXTENDER <!> FILTER <!>...
Page 368 Page Setting items Reference page VF SETTING ZEBRA 4-78 ZEBRA SELECT ZEBRA1 DET.LVL ZEBRA2 DET.LVL ASPECT VF DETAIL LEVEL VF DTL H LEVEL VF DTL V LEVEL AUTO IRIS IRIS OVERRIDE 4-21 IRIS SPEED CLIP HIGH LIGHT IRIS WINDOW IRIS WINDOW IND. IRIS VAR WIDTH IRIS VAR HEIGHT IRIS VAR H POS...
Page 369 Page Setting items Reference page SET STATUS STATUS ABNORMAL 4-93 STATUS FUNTION STATUS AUDIO STATUS GPS USER FILE USER FILE SAVE 4-122, 4-126, 4-130, USER FILE LOAD 4-133 F.ID USER PRESET LENS FILE LENS FILE SELECT 4-116 F.ID F STOP a) Only when an HKDW-704 is installed.
Page 370: Off/On
The following is the list of the pages of the OPERATION menu that are not included in the USER menu at the factory. Note When the range of setting is surrounded by parenthesis ( ) in the setting column, the setup value is the relative value. The range of setting in parenthesis ( ) can be different from what shown in the manual depending on the setting in the layer lower than this menu.
Page 371: (-480 To 479) H Position Of The Center
Page Items Setting Contents Turns the box cursor on MARKER 2 USER BOX OFF/ON or off. Width (from the center USER BOX 1 to 479 to right or left side) WIDTH Height (from the center USER BOX 1 to 269 to top or bottom) HEIGHT H position of the center...
Page 372 Page Items Setting Contents TEST OUT TEST OUT OFF/ON Selects whether or not MARKER the marker signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector. TEST OUT OFF/ON Selects whether or not VF DISP the VF DISP display signal is mixed to the output signal from the TEST OUT connector.
Page 373 Page Items Setting Contents ON: Adds the offset OFFSET WHT OFFSET OFF/ON adjusted on this page to WHITE <A> the white balance of channel A. WARM Color Sets the offset for the white balance of channel COOL <A> temperature A, using the color display temperature.
Page 374 Page Items Setting Contents SHT ENABLE SHUTTER OFF/ON Sets the ECS mode to ON or OFF. SHUTTER 1/33 OFF/ON Set 1/33 shutter mode to ON or OFF. SHUTTER 1/50 OFF/ON Set 1/50 shutter mode to ON or OFF. SHUTTER OFF/ON Sets 1/100 (1/60) shutter 1/100 (1/60) mode to ON or OFF.
Page 375: Paint Menu List
PAINT Menu List Page Items Setting Contents SW STATUS GAMMA OFF/ON Turns the gamma correction on or off. BLACK GAMMA OFF/ON Turns the black gamma correction on or off. MATRIX OFF/ON Turns the linear matrix correction on or off. KNEE OFF/ON Turns the knee correction on or off.
Page 376 Page Items Setting Contents WHITE COLOR Color Sets the temperature of TEMP <A> temperature WHITE A. display COLOR (–99 to 99) Adjusts the value more FINE <A> precisely when the color temperature adjustment through COLOR TEMP is not satisfactory. R GAIN <A> (–99 to 99) Only the value of R GAIN is changed.
Page 377 Page Items Setting Contents BLACK MASTER (–99 to 99) Adjusts the master black BLACK level. R BLACK (–99 to 99) Adjusts the R black level. B BLACK (–99 to 99) Adjusts the B black level. MASTER (–99 to 99) Adjusts the flare level of the FLARE master.
Page 378 Page Items Setting Contents Turns the gamma correction GAMMA GAMMA OFF/ON function on or off. Sets the master gamma MASTER (–99 to 99) correction curve. GAMMA Sets the R gamma correction R GAMMA (–99 to 99) curve. Sets the G gamma correction G GAMMA (–99 to 99) curve.
Page 379 Page Items Setting Contents BLACK OFF/ON Turns the black gamma GAMMA GAMMA correction on or off. BLK GAMMA LOW/L.MID/ Sets the range affected by RANGE H.MID/HIGH black gamma. MASTER (–99 to 99) Adjusts the master black BLK GAMMA gamma. R BLACK (–99 to 99) Sets the correction curve of GAMMA...
Page 380 Page Items Setting Contents DETAIL1 DETAIL OFF/ON Sets the detail correction function on or off. APERTURE OFF/ON Turns the aperture correction function on or off. DETAIL LEVEL (–99 to 99) Sets the general level of the detail signal. APERTURE (0 to 15) Sets the aperture level.
Page 381 Page Items Setting Contents Turns the detail function on SD DETAIL OFF/ON or off. DETAIL Turns the general level of the SD DETAIL (–99 to 99) LEVEL detail signal. (0 to15) Sets the crispening level. CRISPENING SD DTL (–99 to 99) Sets the detail white limiter.
Page 382 Page Items Setting Contents SKIN SKIN OFF/ON Turns on all of 1, 2 and 3 of DETAIL DETAIL ALL the skin detail setting. SKIN Executes auto hue detection DETECT function. SKIN OFF/ON Turns the zebra indication on AREA IND or off in the area of the currently selected type of the skin detail setting.
Page 383 Page Items Setting Contents Turns the linear matrix MATRIX OFF/ON correction and user-set matrix LINEAR correction functions on or off. Turns the user-set matrix MATRIX OFF/ON (USER) correction function on or off. Turns the preset matrix on or MATRIX OFF/ON (PRESET) off.
Page 384 Page Items Setting Contents MATRIX OFF/ON Turns the linear matrix MULTI correction and multi matrix correction functions on or off. MATRIX OFF/ON Turns the multi matrix (MULTI) correction function on or off. MATRIX OFF/ON Turns the zebra indication on AREA IND or off in the area corresponding to the currently selected setting.
Page 385 Page Items Setting Contents Turns the V modulation V MOD OFF/ON function on or off. MODULATION Turns the master V MASTER (–99 to 99) modulation function on or off. V MOD Turns the R V modulation R V MOD (–99 to 99) function on or off.
Page 386 Page Items Contents SCENE Recalls the scene file saved in the memory FILE of the camcorder. STANDARD Clears all current detail-adjusted settings and switch settings and returns the settings to the standard settings saved in the reference file. SCENE Recalls the scene file from the memory of RECALL the camcorder or the memory stick.
Page 387: Maintenance Menu List
MAINTENANCE Menu List Page Items Setting SHADING CH SEL R/G/B / TEST SHADING OUTPUT SELECT Y/R/G/B R/G/B WHITE H SAW (–99 to 99) R/G/B WHITE H PARA (–99 to 99) R/G/B WHITE V SAW (–99 to 99) R/G/B WHITE V PARA (–99 to 99) WHITE SAW/PARA OFF/ON...
Page 388 Page Items Setting SD LEVEL ADJ SD VBS LEVEL (–99 to 99) SD VBS SETUP LVL 0 %/7.5 % SD VF Y LEVEL (–99 to 99) SD VF R-Y LEVEL (–99 to 99) SD VF B-Y LEVEL (–99 to 99) BATTERY BEFORE END 1 5/10/15%...
Page 389 Page Items Setting VTR MODE-3 TC OUT AUTO/GENE DF/NDF DF/NDF EXT-LK DF/NDF INT/EXT EXT-LK UBIT INT/EXT LTC UBIT FIX/TIME VITC UBIT FIX/TIME WATCH AUTO ADJ OFF/ON UBIT GROUP ID 000/101 VTR MODE-4 REC TALLY BLINK OFF/ON REC START STOP OFF/ON MODE SELECT SEL/OFF/CONT TIMER SET...
Page 390 Page Items Setting DCC FUNCTION SEL DCC/AdaptiveKNEE/FIX ADJUST DCC RANGE 400/450/500/550/600% DCC POINT (–99 to 99) DCC GAIN (–99 to 99) DCC PEAK FILTER 0 to 3 DCC DELAY TIME (–99 to 99) AUTO IRIS 2 IRIS WINDOW 1/2/3/4/5/6/Variable IRIS WINDOW IND. OFF/ON IRIS LEVEL (–99 to 99)
Page 391 Page Items Setting ND COMP ND OFFSET ADJUST OFF/ON CLEAR ND OFFSET EXEC FORMAT CURRENT Displays the curent format. NEXT 59.94i/50i 50i/25P a) For an HDW-730 b) For an HDW-750P A-35 Appendix...
Page 392 Detailed information on items related to the VTR section on the MAINTENANCE menu In this section, detailed information on items in the MAINTENANCE menu related to the VTR section are described. Page Items Setting Contents Used when a BP-M50/ BATTERY BEFORE 5/10/15% END 1...
Page 393 Page Items Setting Contents Used when a battery pack BATTERY BEFORE 11.0 to other than a BP-M50/M100/ (Continued) END 3 13.0V (in 0.1V L60A or an external power steps) connected to the DC IN connector is used. Sets the voltage warning level just before the battery ends.
Page 394 Page Items Setting Contents Selects the sources to be VTR MODE-1 AUDIO CH1/2/ recorded to channels CH- (Continued) MODE 3/4. CH1/2: Same sources as CH-1/2. SW: Signals selected by the AUDIO IN CH-3/CH-4 switches. REAR XLR OFF/ON Turns the XLR connection AUTO automatic detection on or off .
Page 395 Page Items Setting Contents VTR MODE-2 MIC CH1 SIDE1/ When recording the front (Continued) LEVEL FRONT/ microphone sound on CH 1, F+S1 selects which control knob is to be used for the level adjustment. SIDE 1: Adjust it with the LEVEL knob (left side) on the side panel.
Page 396 Page Items Setting Contents Selects any of these knobs VTR MODE-2 REAR1/WRR SIDE1/ to adjust the audio level of (Continued) LEVEL FRONT/ the equipment that is F+S1 connected to the wireless microphone and whatever is connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector on the rear panel.
Page 397 Page Items Setting Contents Selects any of these knobs to VTR MODE-2 REAR2/WRR SIDE2/ adjust the audio level of the (Continued) LEVEL FRONT/ equipment that is connected F+S2 to the wireless microphone and whatever is connected to the AUDIO IN CH-2 connector on the rear panel.
Page 398 Page Items Setting Contents Sets DF or NDF mode. VTR MODE-3 DF/NDF DF/NDF (Continued) DF: Drop frame mode NDF: Non drop frame mode Selects either internal setting EXT-LK DF/ INT/EXT or external setting for DF/ NDF. INT: Internal EXT: External Sets whether the LTC UBIT EXT-LK UBIT INT/EXT...
Page 399 Page Items Setting Contents VTR MODE-3 WATCH AUTO OFF/ON Matches the time of the built- (Continued) in clock with the time data of the user bits of an external time code. Turns the automatic time correction function of the built-in clock on or off .
Page 400 Page Items Setting Contents VTR MODE-4 TIMER SET 1H/3H/ Sets the duration of time (Continued) after which the TC display is to be turned off after power- off, when the MODE SELECT item, above, is set to SEL (H: hours). STBY OFF OFF/ Sets the length of time for...
Page 401 Page Items Setting Contents VTR MODE-5 SET/ALL/ Sets whether to write the UB-MARKER marker in UBIT of LTC or not. SET: Whether to write the marker or not is determined by the ON/OFF setting of the following items REC START MARK, SHOT MARKER 1 and SHOT MARKER 2, as described below.
Page 402: File Menu List
FILE Menu List Page Items Setting USER FILE USER FILE LOAD USER FILE SAVE F. ID 16 characters USER PRESET USER FILE2 STORE USR PRESET CLEAR USR PRESET CUSTOMIZE RESET LOAD CUSTOM DATA OFF/ON LOAD OUT OF USER OFF/ON BEFORE FILE PAGE OFF/ON USER LOAD WHITE OFF/ON...
Page 403 Page Items Setting REFERENCE REFERENCE STORE REFERENCE CLEAR REFERENCE LOAD REFERENCE SAVE F. ID 16 characters SCENE WHITE DATA LENS FILE 1 LENS FILE RECALL LENS FILE STORE F. ID 16 characters LENS NO OFFSET SOURCE MEMORY LENS FILE 2 LENS M VMOD (–99 to 99) LENS CENTER H...
Page 404 Page Items Setting LENS FILE 3 SHADING CH SEL R/G/B OUTPUT SELECT Y/R/G/B LENS RGB H SAW (–99 to 99) LENS RGB H PARA (–99 to 99) LENS RGB V SAW (–99 to 99) LENS RGB V PARA (–99 to 99) MEMORY STICK FORMAT MS IN >...
Page 405: Diagnosis Menu List
DIAGNOSIS Menu List Page Itmes HOURS METER RESET METER DRUM RUNNING TAPE RUNNING OPERATION THREADING DRUM RUNNING - 2 TAPE RUNNING - 2 OPERATION - 2 THREADING - 2 TIME/DATE ADJUST HOUR YEAR MONTH ROM VERSION AT: Ver X.XX SS: Ver X.XX FP: Ver X.XX EQ: Ver X.XX DEV STATUS...
Page 406: 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 407 Note on data read/write speed Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” compliant product you use. What is MagicGate ? MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Before using a “Memory Stick” Terminal Write-protected Labelling position...
Page 408 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” that has been pre-recorded, be sure that the material has been recorded in accordance with copyright and other applicable laws.
Page 409: Setting The Stand-By Off Timer During Rec-Pause
Index ADVANCE button 2-36 ALARM volume control 2-9 AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor 1-11, Aliasing 1-9 2-1, 5-1, 5-5 ALL menu 4-46 AC-DN2B AC Adaptor 1-11, 2-1, Anton Bauer Ultralight System 5-6 5-1, 5-6 ASSIGN switches 2-20, 4-109 Accessory attachments 2-3 Attaching a UHF portable AC power supply 1-11, 5-5 tuner 5-24 Adjusting the flange focal length...
Page 410 Avoiding breaks in operation Camera synchronization due to dead batteries 5-4 camera synchronization 4-44 BATT indicator 2-47, 3-7, changing to an external power 6-1, 6-14 supply 4-44 Battery attachment 2-1 connection example 4-40 Battery status indicator 2-47, procedure 4-42 6-14 releasing time code BC-L120/M50 Battery synchronization 4-44...
Page 411 Continuous trigger mode in Manual Electronic shutter Interval Rec mode 3-44 See Shutter. CONTRAST control 2-15 End Search function 3-53 CRS-3P Cradle Suspension 5-20, Equipment setup adjusting the flange focal CTL 2-36 length 5-15 CUE IN switch 2-8 adjusting the shoulder pad position 5-33 adjusting the viewfinder 5-7 attaching the shoulder strap...
Page 412 External time code 4-40 Eyecup 2-14, 6-12 HD SDI OUT connector 2-24 Eypiece HDCA-901 2-8, A-7 detaching 5-12 HDVF-20A A-6 refitting 5-13 Head cleaning 6-11 HKDW-702 1-10, 2-23, 2-24, 3- 57, 4-101 F-stop indicator 4-66 HKDW-703 1-10, 3-20, 3-28 F FWD button and indicator 2-27 HKDW-704 1-10, 4-90 FILE menu 4-46, A-36 HOLD button 2-36...
Page 413 Line input (audio) 5-28 MENU knob 2-31 LOCK ring 2-17 MENU ON/OFF switch 2-32 Loop Rec function 3-20 MIC IN connector 2-5 LTC 1-4, 4-39 MIC LEVEL knob 2-5 MLB-1M-100 3-58, A-6 MONITOR volume control 2-10 MONITOR switch /CH-1/2 /CH-3/ Maintenance 4 switch video head cleaning 6-11...
Page 414 Power supply (See also Battery.) shooting pictures at intervals Anton Bauer Ultralight (Interval Rec function) 3-28, System 5-6 3-40 dead battery 5-4 shooting and recording/ power supply 2-1 playback functions 2-14 using the AC-550/550CE AC starting a shoot with a few adaptor 1-11, 5-5 seconds of pre-stored picture using the AC-DN2B AC...
Page 415: Setting The Electronic Shutter
setting the File ID 4-143 Status confirmation window 4-90 storing 4-135 STOP button 2-28 SERVO indicator 2-43, 6-14 Storage precautions 1-7 SHIFT button 2-36 Supplied accessories A-6 Shooting System configuration 1-10 See Recording. Shot ID 4-84 Shoulder pad TALLY indicator 2-14, 2-40 adjusting the position 5-33 TALLY switch 2-16, 2-40 feature 2-4...
Page 416 time code function 6-10 user bit functions 6-10 User bits viewfinder 6-3 checking 6-10 VTR section 6-5 displaying 2-45 XLR connection automatic memory 4-38 detection function 6-9 resetting 4-39 zoom function 6-4 setting 4-37 Testing the iris and zoom synchronization 4-43 functions 6-4 User file Time code...
Page 417 BKW-401 Rotation Bracket 1-10, 5-11 WARNING indicator 2-41, 6-14 cleaning 6-11 Warnings and indications detaching 5-10 display panel indications display mode and setting 2-42, 6-14 change and adjustment parts and controls 2-39 progress message 4-73 status confirmation window eyepiece 5-12 4-90 front-rear positioning lever TALLY indicator 2-40, 6-14...
Page 418 Name Office Address Phone I-10 Index...
Page 419 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion...

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Sony hdw-730 Operation Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Features

Precautions

Chapter 5 Setting up the Camcorder

Power Supply

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and

Accessory Attachments

Audio Functions

Menu Operating Section

Time Code System

Warnings and Indications

Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel

Indicators on the Viewfinder

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

About Cassettes

Items

Checking the Recording

Freezing a Picture During Playback

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for

Adjusting the Black Balance

Adjusting the Audio Level

Setting the Time Data

Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen

Memory Stick

Settings

Using the Scene Files

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Mounting the Lens

Audio Input System

Tripod Mounting

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Putting on the Rain Cover

Chapter 6 Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder

Periodic Inspection

Operation Warnings

Appendix Specifications

Menu List

Setting the Stand-By off Timer During Rec-Pause

Setting the Electronic Shutter

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