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Sony HDW-650 Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL [English]
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  • Page 1 HD CAMCORDER HDW-650 HDW-650F HDW-650P OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition...
  • Page 2 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio). device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide The manufacturer of this product is Sony reasonable protection against harmful Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, interference in a residential installation. This Japan.
  • Page 3 GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 télévision). Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf Kundendienst Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte an die in Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, den separaten Kundendienst- oder Japon.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 : Overview Features ......................8 Camera features................. 8 VTR features ..................8 Other features ..................9 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls........9 Power supply..................9 Accessory attachments ..............10 Operating and connectors section ........... 11 HDVF-20A viewfinder (optional)...........
  • Page 5 Connecting the Remote Control Unit ............43 Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings for Shooting Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance ......46 Adjusting the black balance ............46 Adjusting the white balance ............47 Setting the Electronic Shutter..............49 Shutter modes..................
  • Page 6 Freezing a picture during playback ............78 Setting the Rec-Pause Stand-by Off Timer ..........79 Chapter 5 : Menu Displays and Detailed Settings Menu Organization..................80 TOP menu and top-level menus............81 Menu List....................83 OPERATION menu ................ 83 PAINT menu ................... 90 MAINTENANCE menu..............
  • Page 7 Saving user menu data to the “Memory Stick”......138 Loading saved data from a “Memory Stick”......... 140 Returning the user file settings to the standard settings....141 Saving and Loading Scene Files ............. 141 Saving a scene file................. 141 Loading scene files................ 143 Returning the scene file settings to the standard settings....

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 : Overview

    HDCAM format Multi-format support • Use of the HDCAM format allows high performance HD digital recording and playback The 59.94i/50i (HDW-650), 59.94i/50i/23.98P while preserving the same ease of use as (HDW-650F), and 59.94i/50i/25P (HDW-650P) conventional camcorder equipment. system frequencies are supported, for flexible •...

  • Page 9: Other Features

    If the beginning of the recording is important, you should set this switch to MANUAL. • To ensure proper operation of the video light, Sony recommends the use of the BP-GL95/L80S Battery Pack with the camcorder. b POWER switch Turns the main power supply on and off.

  • Page 10: Accessory Attachments

    For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the locking lever, fit this rubber over the lower of the camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the following two projections. This fixes the lens mount, battery packs: BP-GL95, BP-GL65, BP-L60S, and BP- preventing it from coming loose.

  • Page 11: Operating And Connectors Section

    Connect a lens cable to this connector. Note Power off this unit before connecting or disconnecting a lens cable to this connector. Consult a Sony representative for information about available lenses. o Tripod mount a REC START (recording start) button When using the unit on a tripod, attach the tripod Press to start recording.
  • Page 12 f AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/ FILTER selector (outer knob) setting and Electrical CC (color conversion) filter black balance adjustment) switch selection Activates the automatic white/black balance adjustment functions. FILTER selector CC filter selection WHITE: Adjusts the white balance (outer knob) setting automatically.
  • Page 13 a ASSIGN (assignable) 1/2 switches Position of down-side switch: CH-3/4 You can assign the desired functions to these Position of up-side Audio output switches on the ASSIGNABLE SW page of the switch OPERATION menu. CH-1/CH-3 Channel 3 audio Nothing is assigned to these switches when the Channels 3 and 4 mixed camcorder is shipped from the factory (OFF is audio (stereo)
  • Page 14 For details, see “Setting gain values for the GAIN ON/SEL: Each time this switch is pushed selector positions” on page 130. upward, a window to confirm the menu settings and status of the camcorder appears h OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic on the viewfinder screen. The window contrast control) switch consists of four pages, which are switched Switches the video signal, which is output to the...

  • Page 15: Lcd Monitor

    m “Memory Stick” compartment Right side (near the rear) Label F FWD EJECT “Memory Stick” Access indicator STOP PLAY Open the lid of the menu operating section, and insert a “Memory Stick”, with the notch facing downward, in the direction shown by the arrow, so that it clicks into place.

  • Page 16: Warning Indicator

    c WARNING indicator it far quicker to find a desired location of the tape. Press the REW button or F FWD button during Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs playback to view the four times normal speed in the VTR section. search picture.

  • Page 17: Display Switch

    Settings of switches To reset Setting LCD monitor Monochrome backlight LCD backlight DISPLAY switch: CTL to 0:00:00:00 High (select this to view the LCD monitor DISPLAY switch: Timecode to 00:00:00:00 outdoors in the daytime) PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch: Brightness between H PRESET and L F-RUN/SET/R-RUN...

  • Page 18: Warning Indicator Area

    b Emphasis display f Warning indicator area Lights during recording or playback when Displays warnings when trouble with recording emphasis processing is performed on audio or moisture condensation occurs. signals. For details, see “Operation Warnings” on page 154. c Audio level indicators Indicates the audio recording or playback levels of channels 1 to 4.

  • Page 19: Remaining Tape Recording Time Indicator

    g Remaining tape recording time indicator Indication Remaining recording time TAPE E [x x x x x x x] B More than 30 minutes TAPE E [x x x x x x x] B 25 to 30 minutes TAPE E [x x x x x x] B 20 to 25 minutes TAPE E [x x x x...

  • Page 20: Menu Button

    Timecode/menu operations section and audio F-RUN: Timecode keeps advancing, regardless control section of the operating state of the VTR. Use this setting when synchronizing the timecode with an external timecode. 1 2 3 4 SET: Sets the timecode or user bits. R-RUN: Timecode advances only during LEVEL recording.
  • Page 21 REGEN: Records timecode continuous with the Left side and upper section existing timecode recorded on the tape. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in R- RUN mode. CLOCK: Records timecode synchronized to the internal clock. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in F-RUN mode.
  • Page 22 down with RETURN VIDEO set to ON on the Rear ASSIGNABLE SW page of the OPERATION menu. d TC IN (timecode input) connector (BNC type) To apply an external lock to the timecode of this unit, input the reference timecode. For details of timecode, see “Setting the timecode”...

  • Page 23: Hdvf-20A Viewfinder (Optional)

    d LINE /AES/EBU / MIC selectors When the LINE / AES/EBU / MIC selectors are set to LINE or MIC, the CH1 connector is used These select the audio source of the audio input for channel-1 and -3 inputs, and the CH2 signals input to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connector for channel-2 and -4 inputs.

  • Page 24: Status Display On The Viewfinder Screen

    l DISPLAY/ASPECT switch This indicator also flashes to indicate warnings, in the same manner as the tally indicator and the Turns marker indications in the viewfinder screen REC indicator in the viewfinder. on and off, and switches the viewfinder screen between the 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios.

  • Page 25: Viewfinder Screen

    b BATT (battery) indicator made on the VF DISP 1, VF DISP 2, or VF DISP 3 page of the OPERATION menu or with related This indicator starts flashing when the battery switches are displayed at the top and bottom of connected to the camcorder is nearly exhausted, the screen.

  • Page 26: Gain Value

    +: The value of OFFSET WHT is greater than B: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set 3200K. to B. –: The value of OFFSET WHT is less than P: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set 3200K. to PRST or when the preset button on an RM- B150 has been pressed.
  • Page 27 by the DISPLAY switch (see page 17) and the DATA DISPLAY switch (see page 20). r Iris setting/auto iris override Indicates the F value (iris setting) of the lens. Auto iris override is shown by an indicator made up of two segments each on the upper and lower sides.

  • Page 28: Chapter 2 : Preparations

    Preparations Chapter Preparing a Power Supply The following power supplies are recommended for the camcorder. • BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack • AC power using the AC-DN2B/DN10 AC adaptor 1BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S 2Align these lines. Using a battery pack Slide the battery pack down until its When a BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will operate “LOCK”...

  • Page 29: Using Ac Power

    VF connector. If the coupling is loose, noise may appear on the video or the tally indicator may not operate properly. For more information about the connection of the viewfinder and camcorder, contact a Sony service representative. 1 Loosen the viewfinder left-to-right To an AC outlet...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Viewfinder Position

    Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring Stopper Viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob Moving the viewfinder shoe up Couple the viewfinder connector to the VF connector. Loosen the viewfinder front-to-back VF connector positioning lever and the viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob, and then pull the viewfinder slide assembly forward.

  • Page 31: Detaching The Eyepiece

    Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Handle front cover 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 Bolt with does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying hexagonal hole the camcorder.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Viewfinder Focus And Screen

    When the eyecup is worn out, replace it with a new one. For details of a replacement eyecup, contact a Sony service representative. Adjusting the viewfinder focus and screen To adjust the viewfinder focus Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest.

  • Page 33: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock

    Turn the MENU knob to display the Setting the Date/Time of desired value, and press the MENU knob. the Internal Clock z changes to and ? changes to z. To continue the remaining settings, repeat steps 3 and 4. You can set or change the date and time of the When you finish settings, turn the internal clock.

  • Page 34: Mounting The Lens

    securing rubber be put on the lens locking lever as Mounting the Lens illustrated above. Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector. Secure the lens cable with the cable clamps. First power off the camcorder, and then mount the lens using the following procedure.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Flange Focal Length

    Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays Adjusting the Flange in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto. Focal Length Tighten the F.f or F.B ring fixing screws. 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).

  • Page 36: Preparing The Audio Input System

    Plug the microphone cable into the MIC Preparing the Audio IN connector, then set the AUDIO IN switch for the channel on which you Input System want to record the audio from this microphone to FRONT (for CH-1/ CH-2) or F (for CH-3/CH-4). Connecting a microphone to the MIC IN connector The MIC IN connector of this unit has an XLR 5-...
  • Page 37 Attach the electret condenser External power supply: Set the +48V/ OFF switch to +48V (ON). microphone. • Set the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH- 1 Loosen the ball joint lock lever. 4) switch for the channel to which the 2 Place the microphone in the holder so microphone is connected to REAR (for that “UP”...

  • Page 38: Attaching A Uhf Portable Tuner (For A Uhf Wireless Microphone System)

    • When the LINE / AES/EBU / MIC switch is set to LINE or MIC, the audio signals recorded on audio To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system, channels 3 and 4 are not affected by the XLR fit one of the following UHF portable tuners.

  • Page 39: Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment

    BP-GL65/GL95/L60S/L80S Adjustment screws Mount plate (supplied with WRR-862) Phillips type screwdriver Attach the battery pack. 1AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switches 2To DC OUT connector On how to attach the battery pack, see “To 3To AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector attach the battery pack” on page 28. 4LINE / AES/EBU / MIC switch Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting.

  • Page 40: Tripod Mounting

    Tripod Mounting Attach the VCT-14 tripod adaptor (not supplied) to the tripod. Tripod adaptor 1AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switches 2To AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector 3Audio equipment 4LINE / AES/EBU / MIC switch Camera mount Mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.

  • Page 41: Connecting A Video Light

    LIGHT connector. Note The accessory fitting shoe on this unit is of the 1/4-inch tapped hole type. If you want to replace this with a slide- type shoe, contact a Sony service representative. Connecting a Video Light...

  • Page 42: Using The Shoulder Strap

    To remove the shoulder strap Using the Shoulder Press here and pull in the direction Strap shown by the arrow to release To attach the shoulder strap Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting. Pull up the strap to lock the fitting Clip Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the other side of the grip in the...

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position

    Adjusting the Shoulder Connecting the Remote Pad Position Control Unit You can shift the shoulder pad from its center Connecting the RM-B150/B750 Remote Control position (the factory default setting) backward by Unit enables remote control of the principal up to 10 mm (3/8 inch) or forward by up to 25 mm camera functions.
  • Page 44 CONFIG 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu When the remote control unit is is set to RM) disconnected from the camcorder • ASSIGN 1/3/4/5 switches and RET button on the lens to which the electrical CC filter The camcorder settings return to the settings in function is assigned.
  • Page 45 region” becomes effective. Thus the camcorder will return to the settings that were in effect before the remote control unit was connected. 1) Absolute value rotational controls: The data corresponding to the angular position of controls is output. Rotational controls for which the data corresponding to the amount of their rotation is output are called relative value controls.

  • Page 46: Chapter 3 : Adjustments And Settings For Shooting

    Adjustments and Settings for Shooting Chapter Adjusting the black balance Adjusting the Black Balance and the White In automatic black balance mode, adjustments are performed in the following order: black set and Balance black balance. Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu. For details of manual black balance adjustment, To ensure excellent image quality when using this refer to the Maintenance Manual.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The White Balance

    see flickering on the viewfinder screen, but this is not a fault. If automatic black balance adjustment cannot be made If the black balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, an error message will appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen. Possible messages are listed below.
  • Page 48 FILTER selector (inner knob) setting and ND filter selection FILTER selector (inner knob) ND filter setting CLEAR AUTO W/B BAL switch If the setting of the FILTER selector is changed, a message reporting the setting The switch returns to the center position, and appears for about 3 seconds in the setting the adjustment is executed.

  • Page 49: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    Error message Meaning Setting the Electronic WHITE : NG The white video level is Shutter LOW LEVEL too low. Either open the lens iris or increase the gain. WHITE : NG The color temperature is COLOR TEMP too high. HIGH Shutter modes WHITE : NG The color temperature is...

  • Page 50: Selecting The Shutter Mode And Shutter Speed

    actually changing in synchronization with the adjustment progress message display area of frequency of the power supply causing flicker. Using the viewfinder screen. an electronic shutter under such lighting could make Examples: “: SHUTTER : 1/250”, “: ECS : the flicker even worse. Color flicker is particularly 60.00 Hz”...
  • Page 51 z on the left of the selected item changes to Changing the range of choice of shutter b and ? on the left of the setting changes to mode and speed settings To set another mode or speed, return to step You can reduce the time required to select the shutter mode and speed by narrowing the choice of settings in advance.

  • Page 52: Changing The Reference Value For Automatic Iris Adjustment

    Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. Changing the Reference The AUTO IRIS page disappears from the screen. Value for Automatic Iris Turn the MENU knob to change the Adjustment reference value. The changed reference value is retained until the power of the camcorder is turned off. The reference value for automatic iris adjustment Even if the reference value is changed, it reverts to can be changed to aid the shooting of clear...
  • Page 53 Turn the MENU knob to move b to IRIS WINDOW, then press the MENU knob. b changes to z and z changes to ?. Turn the MENU knob until the desired auto iris window appears, then press the MENU knob. Opening the lens iris Iris opened by 1 stop (two...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Audio Level

    Adjusting the Audio Level Setting the AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 switches to AUTO automatically adjusts the input LEVEL levels of the audio signal to be recorded in audio channels 1 and 2. You can also adjust the audio CH-3 level manually. F-RUN AUTO R-RUN...

  • Page 55: Manually Adjusting The Audio Level Of The Mic In Connector

    REAR2/WRR LEVEL: Audio recording level Set either or both of the AUDIO IN of channel 2 switch(es) to FRONT. To record stereo sound: Set both AUDIO Setting Control IN CH-1 and CH-2 switches to FRONT. SIDE2 LEVEL (CH-2) control (on the right) To record monaural sound: Set the FRONT MIC LEVEL control...

  • Page 56: Recording Audio On Channels 3 And 4

    LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls are set to 0, the audio Adjusting the audio recording levels signals on channels 1 and 2 cannot be recorded. Check the position of the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls before To adjust automatically adjusting the MIC LEVEL control. On the AUDIO 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, set AUDIO SELECT CH3 (for audio channel 3) or Recording audio on channels 3...

  • Page 57: Setting The Time Data

    Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to Setting the Time Data F-RUN or R-RUN. F-RUN: Free run. The timecode generator keeps running. R-RUN: Recording run. The timecode generator runs only while recording. To set the drop frame mode/non-drop frame mode Setting the timecode You can select the drop frame (DF) mode or non- drop frame (NDF) mode on the TIMECODE page The timecode setting range is from 00 : 00 : 00 :...

  • Page 58: Synchronizing The Timecode

    Synchronizing the timecode You can synchronize the internal timecode generator of this camcorder with an external generator for the regeneration of an external timecode. You can also synchronize the timecode generators of other camcorders/VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder. RESET button Connections for timecode synchronization...
  • Page 59 Example 2: Interconnecting a number of To lock the timecode to an external camcorders or timecode synchronization source Reference camcorder DISP SEL HOLD RESET DISPLAY BRIGHT LEVEL CTL TC DATA MENU CANCEL/PRST F-RUN AUTO ENTER R-RUN MANUAL AUDIO SELECT CH-1 CH-2 DATA DISPLAY CUE IN...
  • Page 60 This operation synchronizes the internal timecode generator with the external timecode. After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect the external timecode without losing the synchronization. However, there will be noise on the recorded image if you connect or disconnect the timecode signal during recording.

  • Page 61: Chapter 4 : Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Chapter About Cassettes This section describes the procedure for loading and unloading a cassette. For details about usable cassettes, see “VTR Section” on page 160. Loading and unloading a cassette Loading a cassette Turn on the POWER switch. 1EJECT button 2Cassette compartment lid Check that there is no slack in the tape.

  • Page 62: Preventing Accidental Erasure

    Checking the tape for slack Cassette compartment lid Pressing in the reels lightly, turn them gently with your fingers in the directions shown below. If the reels will not move, there is no slack to adjust. Unloading a cassette Rubber cover With the power supply on, press the EJECT 1Turn the power off.

  • Page 63: Recording

    push the EJECT button to open the Recording cassette compartment lid. After checking the points below, load the cassette and close the cassette Basic procedures compartment lid. • The cassette is not write-protected. This section describes the basic procedures for •...

  • Page 64: Continuous Recording

    Shooting To start recording, press the REC START button or the VTR button on the lens. If the recording start/stop function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1/3/4/5 switches or RET button, these switches function as REC START button. For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches”...

  • Page 65: Recording Good Shot Marks

    • If the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is in the STBY For details, see “Searching for the end of the last recorded section and turning on recording pause position, recording starts immediately. mode (End Search function)” on page 75. However, just after the switch position is changed from SAVE to STBY, it takes about 4 seconds before recording starts.

  • Page 66: Recording A Recording Start Mark

    1) Shot mark: Timecode of the scene to be used as the Set the mark(s) to be recorded to ON. editing point when editing. 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the b Setting for recording good shot marks on mark to the mark to be set, then press the LTC-UBIT area on the tape the MENU knob.

  • Page 67: Starting A Shoot With A Few Seconds Of Pre-Stored Picture Data (Picture Cache Function)

    Picture Recording start point Starting a shoot with a few Cache time VTR STBY VTR SAVE seconds of pre-stored picture data mode mode (Picture Cache function) 1 (second) About 1 seconds About 1 seconds before before This unit can continuously capture up to 8 0 (seconds) About 0 seconds About 0 seconds...
  • Page 68 memory. The TALLY indicator (green) in • Normally, the time after which the tape stops the viewfinder is on while picture data is when recording is stopped is equal to the Picture being stored in memory. Cache time. However, it may be shorter than the Also CACHE REC TIME appears.

  • Page 69: Shooting Picture At Intervals (Interval Rec Function)

    (How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn Shooting picture at intervals the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.) (Interval Rec function) Display the REC FUNCTION page of the OPERATION menu. You can use the unit’s internal memory to capture and record video at specified intervals.
  • Page 70 The setting time changes in the following set to 1H and REC TIME is set to 30 SEC, the sequence: 5SEC y 10SEC y 15SEC y message “AUTO INTERVAL 00M04S” 20SEC y 30SEC y 40SEC y 50SEC appears. The shooting interval is 4 seconds. y 1MIN y 2MIN y ..38MIN y The display indicating the current status of 39MIN y 40MIN...
  • Page 71 The camcorder starts recording in Auto Interval • Audio Rec mode again. Audio signals are not recorded in Auto Interval Rec mode. To interrupt auto interval recording Press the REC START button or the VTR button • Cassette control buttons on the lens.
  • Page 72 To end the menu operation, set the Setting up Manual Interval Rec Single MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF (or Trigger mode close the cover). The menu display disappears from the Select CACHE/INTVAL REC on the viewfinder screen and the message “MANU REC FUNCTION page of the INTERVAL *FRAME”, indicating the OPERATION menu.
  • Page 73 viewfinder is on while the camcorder is The PRE-LIGHTING time changes in the following sequence: OFF y 2SEC y capturing the picture to memory. 5SEC y 10SEC. The camcorder stores about 5 seconds of picture data to memory, and then records the Notes stored picture data on the tape.
  • Page 74 (see page 63), secure the camcorder so • Cassette control buttons While recording in Manual Interval Rec Single that it will not move. Trigger mode (the green TALLY indicator in Press the REC START button on the the viewfinder flashes twice per second), you camcorder or the VTR button on the cannot use the cassette control buttons (REW, F lens.

  • Page 75: Recording Continuously On The Previous Cut

    • If the camcorder runs out of tape during • In the following cases, the retake function does not operate. The message INVALID OPERATION! Is recording in Manual Interval Rec mode displayed on the viewfinder screen for three seconds. Picture data (a maximum of 5 seconds) at the - When only one cut has been recorded instant the tape stopped is not recorded if the - When the length of the recorded cut is less than 3...

  • Page 76: Checking Recording And Playback

    The tape automatically runs and stops at the Checking Recording and end of the recording. The camcorder is in recording pause mode. Playback Note When the STOP KEY FREEZE function is set to active on the CAM CONFIG 1 page of the MAINTENANCE By pressing the PLAY button, you can review menu, the picture is frozen once you press the STOP any length of recorded material in the viewfinder...

  • Page 77: Checking The Recording On The Color Video Monitor - Playback In Color

    OUT connector, and output the camera picture to the viewfinder and the TEST OUT connector Set PB VIDEO (see page 84) on the OUTPUT 2 HDW-650 page of the OPERATION menu to HDSDI. HD/SD SDI OUT connector HDSDI OUT connector...

  • Page 78: Freezing A Picture During Playback

    The tape stops running and the picture is Freezing a picture frozen. The timecode is displayed in the counter during playback display and the PLAY indicator flashes (one flash/second). Pressing the STOP button during playback stops Changing to another mode playback and freezes the picture.

  • Page 79: Setting The Rec-Pause Stand-By Off Timer

    Setting the Rec-Pause Stand-by Off Timer The VTR SAVE/STBY switch allows you to select the VTR power mode during pauses in recording or when the unit is stopped. Standby mode (with the VTR SAVE/STBY switch set to STBY) allows you to protect the tape and recording heads.

  • Page 80: Menu Organization

    Menu Displays and Detailed Settings Chapter [B] OPERATION menu Menu Organization OPERATION OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 SUPERIMPOSE REC FUNCTION PB MIX ASSIGNABLE SW The following chart shows the organization of VF DISP 1 menus in this camcorder. VF DISP 2 VF DISP 3 ' ! ' LED TOP MENU...

  • Page 81: Top Menu And Top-Level Menus

    [D] MAINTENANCE menu CONTENTS page appears when the menu is selected for the first time. MAINTENANCE WHITE SHADING For details about how to use menus, see page 113. BLACK SHADING LEVEL ADJUST BATTERY 1 USER menu BATTERY 2 This menu allows you to add any desired page AUDIO 1 from the OPERATION, PAINT, AUDIO 2...
  • Page 82 User files User files save the setting items and setting data of customized USER menus. You can save up to 100 user files in a “Memory Stick”. Once you save a user file in a “Memory Stick”, you can easily set the USER menu to your preference by loading the file.

  • Page 83: Menu List

    Menu List Tips • The bold-faced numbers designate the pages that have been registered in the USER menu at the factory. • The bold-faced settings are the factory default settings. • The initial value of items with a setting range of –99 to 99 is 0. •...
  • Page 84 No. Page Item Settings Description OUTPUT 2 PB VIDEO ALL/HDSDI For details, see “Checking the camera picture on the viewfinder and/or color video monitor” on page 77. DOWN CON MODE CROP/LETTER/SQEZE Sets the conversion mode for down-converted output. Note LETTER cannot be selected when the frame frequency is set to 23.98PsF.
  • Page 85 No. Page Item Settings Description REC FUNCTION DF/NDF (when the DF/NDF Switches between DF and NDF. frame frequency is set DF: drop frame mode to 59.94i) NDF: non-drop frame mode END SEARCH OFF/ON For details, see “Searching for the end of a recorded section and turning on recording pause mode”...
  • Page 86 No. Page Item Settings Description ASSIGNABLE ASSIGN SW <1> For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” on ASSIGN SW <2> page 131. ASSIGN SW <3> ASSIGN SW <4> ASSIGN SW <5> ASSIGN SW <RET> ZOOM SPEED 0 to 20 to 99 Selects the zoom speed, when you have assigned ZOOM to ASSIGN SW <3>...
  • Page 87 No. Page Item Settings Description ‘!’ LED GAIN <!> OFF/ON For details, see “Indicators” on page 24. SHUTTER <!> OFF/ON WHITE BAL <!> OFF/ON CC 5600K <!> OFF/ON ATW RUN <!> OFF/ON EXTENDER <!> OFF/ON FILTER ND <!> OFF/ON FILTER CC <!> OFF/ON OVERRIDE <!>...
  • Page 88 No. Page Item Settings Description GAIN SW GAIN LOW –6dB/–3dB/0dB/3dB/ For details, see “Setting gain 6dB/9dB/12dB/18dB/ values for the GAIN selector 24dB/30dB/36dB/42dB positions” on page 130. GAIN MID –6dB/–3dB/0dB/3dB/ 6dB/9dB/12dB/18dB/ 24dB/30dB/36dB/42dB GAIN HIGH –6dB/–3dB/0dB/3dB/ 12dB 6dB/9dB/ /18dB/ 24dB/30dB/36dB/42dB GAIN TURBO –6dB/–3dB/0dB/3dB/ 6dB/9dB/12dB/18dB/ 24dB/30dB/36dB/42dB...
  • Page 89 No. Page Item Settings Description WHITE WHITE SWITCH <B> MEM/ATW Specifies the operating mode SETTING when the WHITE BAL switch is set to the B side. MEM: Auto white balance ATW: Auto tracing white balance SHOCKLESS WHITE OFF/1/2/3 Specifies the transition time when the WHITE BAL switch is changed to a new setting (1 is fastest)

  • Page 90: Paint Menu

    Settings Description FORMAT CURRENT Display only Displays the currently selected frame frequency. NEXT 59.9i/50i (HDW-650) Selects the frame frequency. (The 59.9i/50i/25P (HDW- selected frame frequency 650P) becomes effective after the power 59.9i/50i/23.9P (HDW- is turned off and then on again.) 650F) 59.9i: set to 59.94i...
  • Page 91 No. Page Item Settings Description WHITE COLOR TEMP <A> Displays reference color Sets the color temperature of temperature. WHITE A. C TEMP BAL <A> (–99 to 99) Adjusts the value more precisely when the color temperature adjustment through COLOR TEMP is not satisfactory. R GAIN <A>...
  • Page 92 No. Page Item Settings Description GAMMA GAMMA OFF/ON Turns the gamma correction function on or off. STEP GAMMA 0.35 to 0.45 to 0.90 Sets the master gamma correction curve. MASTER GAMMA (–99 to 99) Sets the master gamma correction curve. R GAMMA (–99 to 99) Sets the R gamma correction...
  • Page 93 No. Page Item Settings Description KNEE 2 KNEE SATURATION OFF/ON Turns the knee saturation function on or off. KNEE POINT (R) –45.0 to 0.0 to 14.0% a) b) Sets the knee point level. KNEE SLOPE (R) (–99 to 99) a) b) Sets the knee slope level.
  • Page 94 No. Page Item Settings Description SD DETAIL SD DETAIL OFF/ON Turns the SD detail correction on or off. SD DETAIL LEVEL (–99 to 99) Sets the general level of the SD detail signal. SD CRISPENING (–99 to 99) Sets the SD crispening level. SD DTL WHT LIMIT (–99 to 99) Sets the SD detail white limiter.
  • Page 95 No. Page Item Settings Description MTX LINEAR MATRIX OFF/ON Turns the linear matrix correction and user-set matrix correction functions on or off. MATRIX(USER) OFF/ON Turns the user-set matrix correction function on or off. MATRIX(PRESET) OFF/ON Turns the preset matrix correction function on or off.
  • Page 96 No. Page Item Settings Description V MOD OFF/ON Turns the V modulation function MODULATION on or off. MASTER VMOD (–99 to 99) Adjusts the master V modulation level. R VMOD (–99 to 99) Adjusts the R V modulation level. G VMOD (–99 to 99) Adjusts the G V modulation level.

  • Page 97: Maintenance Menu

    MAINTENANCE menu No. Page Item Settings Description 01 WHITE WHT SHAD CH SEL R/G/B/TEST Selects the channel adjusted by this menu. If SHADING TEST is selected, the setting is linked to the setting of TEST OUT SELECT. TEST OUT SELECT VBS/Y/R/G/B Selects the signal output of the TEST OUT connector.
  • Page 98 Sets the voltage level of the battery at which the END warning should be issued. Other BEFORE END 11.5V to 11.8V Used when a battery pack other than a Sony to 17.0V (in battery pack is used. Sets the voltage level of 0.1 V steps) the battery at which the BEFORE END warning should be issued.
  • Page 99 No. Page Item Settings Description 05 BATTERY 2 TYPE DETECTION AUTO/OTHER AUTO: Automatically detects the type of the battery. OTHER: Always judges the battery to be of the “OTHER” type regardless of the actual battery type. SEGMENT NO.7 11.0V to 17.0V When the battery type Battery status (in 0.1 V steps)
  • Page 100 No. Page Item Settings Description 06 AUDIO 1 AUDIO OUT CUE/EE Selects the audio output signal during FF/ (F/R) REW. CUE: Cue audio signal EE: Input signal REC AUDIO OUT EE/SAVE Selects the audio output during recording. EE: Outputs the E-E sound SAVE: Enters in the SAVE mode AUDIO CH3/4 MODE CH1/2/SW Selects the sources to be recorded to channels...
  • Page 101 No. Page Item Settings Description 08 AUDIO 3 AU SG (1KHz) ON/OFF/AUTO Sets whether to output a 1 kHz test tone during the Color Bar mode or not. ON: A 1 kHz test tone is output during the Color Bar mode. OFF: A 1 kHz test tone is not output during the Color Bar mode.
  • Page 102 No. Page Item Settings Description 08 AUDIO 3 AUDIO SELECT CH4 AUTO/MANU/ Selects either automatic operation or manual FRONT operation to adjust the audio recording level of audio channel 4. AUTO: Automatically adjusts the recording level MANU: Manually adjusts the recording level FRONT: Level as adjusted by the MIC LEVEL control on the front panel of the camcorder...
  • Page 103 No. Page Item Settings Description 10 SHOT LTC UB-MARKER SET/ALL/OFF Sets whether to write the markers in UBIT of MARKER LTC or not. SET: Independently selects the on or off setting of the following items, REC START MARK, SHOT MARK 1, and SHOT MARK 2.
  • Page 104 No. Page Item Settings Description 11 CAM REC TALLY BLINK OFF/ON Turns on and off the tally that flashes when CONFIG 1 the battery or remaining tape time is low. REC START BEEP OFF/ON Turns on or off the REC START/STOP alarm sound.
  • Page 105 No. Page Item Settings Description 12 CAM TEST SAW SELECT SAW/REC Selects the test signal. CONFIG 2 COLOR BAR SELECT ARIB/100%/ Selects the HD color bar type. 75%/SMPTE USER & ALL ONLY OFF/ON Show only USER menu in the top menu. RM COMMON OFF/ON Selects whether or not to share settings for...
  • Page 106 No. Page Item Settings Description 13 PRESET COLOR TEMP <P> Display reference Sets the white balance preset value. WHITE color temperature. C TEMP BAL <P> (–99 to 99) Finer setting when the desired color could not be obtained with the COLOR TEMP <P> color temperature setting.
  • Page 107 Other END when TYPE DETECTION in the BATTERY 2 page is set to OTHER. c) When TYPE DETECTION in the BATTERY 2 page is set to AUTO, any batteries other than Sony BP- series batteries and Anton Bauer intelligent battery systems are classified as Others.

  • Page 108: File Menu

    FILE menu No. Page Item Settings Description USER FILE USER FILE LOAD EXEC For details, see “Saving and Recalling User Files” on page USER FILE SAVE EXEC 138. F.ID Blank/up to 16 characters USER PRESET EXEC For details, see “Resetting USER menu settings to the standard settings”...
  • Page 109 No. Page Item Settings Description ALL FILE ALL FILE LOAD EXEC Load ALL file. ALL FILE SAVE EXEC Save ALL file. F.ID Blank/up to 16 Name ALL file. characters ALL PRESET EXEC Return all items to preset values. STORE ALL PRESET EXEC Save the current settings of all items as preset values.
  • Page 110 No. Page Item Settings Description LENS FILE 1 LENS FILE RECALL EXEC Load lens file. LENS FILE STORE EXEC Save lens file. F.ID No Offset/up to 16 Sets the name of the last selected characters lens file. SOURCE MEMORY1 Displays the number of last loaded lens file.
  • Page 111 No. Page Item Settings Description LENS FILE 2 LENS M VMOD (–99 to 99) Adjusts the lens file V SAW shading compensation. LENS CENTER H (–99 to 99) Compensates the horizontal position of lens file center marker. LENS CENTER V (–99 to 99) Compensates the vertical position of lens file center marker.

  • Page 112: Diagnosis Menu

    DIAGNOSIS menu No. Page Item Description HOURS METER RESET METER Resets the resettable meters (-2). DRUM RUNNING Displays the total time the drum has rotated. TAPE RUNNING Displays the accumulated time the tape has run. OPERATION Display the time that the unit has been powered on. THREADING Displays the number of times of tape threading.

  • Page 113: Menu Operations

    When the menu is not displayed on the LCD Menu Operations monitor Press the DISP SEL button below the LCD monitor to select the CHAR display. To clear the menu display from the screen Do one of the following. Displaying menus •...
  • Page 114 To select the setting items and values on the menu DISP SEL HOLD RESET DISPLAY BRIGHT CTL TC DATA MENU CANCEL/PRST F-RUN ENTER R-RUN DATA DISPLAY CUE IN CH-1 PRES U-BIT TIME SHOT CH-2 REGEN CLOCK 1MENU knob 2Arrow buttons Turn the MENU knob or press the arrow buttons to select in the cases explained as follows.
  • Page 115 To scroll pages ?001 OUTPUT1 ?O05 REC FUNCTION HD SDI OUT : HDSDI DF/NDF HD/SD SDI OUT : HDSDI END SEARCH HD/SD SDI SUPER : CACHE/INTVAL REC: TEST OUT SELECT : TEST OUT SUPER When ? blinks, turn the MENU knob or press the arrow buttons (vV) to switch pages. To select a menu or setting item 001 OUTPUT1 001 OUTPUT1...
  • Page 116 To confirm the selection of a menu, a setting item, or a setting value DISP SEL HOLD RESET DISPLAY BRIGHT CTL TC DATA MENU CANCEL/PRST F-RUN ENTER R-RUN DATA DISPLAY CUE IN CH-1 PRES U-BIT TIME SHOT CH-2 REGEN CLOCK 1MENU knob 2ENTER button Each time you press the ENTER button or the...
  • Page 117 Example: When using the OPERATION menu TOP menu CONTENTS page <TOP MENU> ?000 CONTENTS USER 01.OUTPUT 1 USER MENU CUSTOMIZE 02.OUTPUT 2 03.SUPERIMPOSE OPERATION 04.LCD PAINT 05.REC FUNCTION MAINTENANCE 06.PB MIX FILE 07.ASSIGNABLE SW If the menu DIAGNOSIS 08.VF DISP 1 09.VF DISP 2 has not been 10.VF DISP 3...

  • Page 118: Using The User Menu (Example Menu Operation)

    For details about how to operate the USER MENU To display the TOP menu when another CUSTOMIZE menu, see “Editing the USER menu” menu is displayed (page 119). Move b to “TOP” displayed at the top right of Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. each page of the menu, and press the ENTER Normally, the USER menu appears.

  • Page 119: Editing The User Menu

    Press the MENU knob. CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch to the b and z appear. CANCEL/PRST position. The message “CANCEL DATA OK?” U05 REC FUNCTION appears. DF/NDF END SEARCH Flick the CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE CACHE/INTVAL REC: switch to the CANCEL/PRST position again. The message “CANCEL DATA” appears to indicate that the change has been cancelled.
  • Page 120 Press the MENU knob. Then select the To add a new page line where you want to add an item, and The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows press the MENU knob. you to add a new page to the USER menu. The EDIT FUNCTION page appears.
  • Page 121 Flick the CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE Select BLANK, and press the MENU switch to the CANCEL/PRST position knob. again. The previously displayed page appears again, and a blank line is inserted above the To delete items from a page by using the menu specified item.

  • Page 122: Resetting User Menu Settings To The Standard Settings

    Select INSERT, and press the MENU Press the MENU knob. Then select the knob. page that you want to move, and press The CONTENTS page appears. the MENU knob. The EDIT FUNCTION page appears. Select the desired page, and press the MENU knob.

  • Page 123: Setting The Status Display On The Viewfinder Screen And The Lcd Monitor

    Select YES, and press the MENU knob. Setting the Status The message “COMPLETE” appears, and the settings for all items in the USER menu Display on the are reset to the standard settings. Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor This section explains the menu settings for the display of the viewfinder screen.

  • Page 124: Change Confirmation/Adjustment Progress Messages

    VOLT: The voltage (VOLT) is displayed Item Description continuously. DISP SHUTTER Shutter speed and ECS mode indicator VF DISP 3 page DISP AUDIO Audio level indicator Item Description DISP TAPE Remaining disc LOW LIGHT Turns on and off the capacity indicator on-screen warning a) Viewfinder display items can be also turned on or that the average level...

  • Page 125: Selecting The Conditions That Light The '!' (Warning) Indicator

    to light on the ‘!’ LED STD page of the Message display Message Display OPERATION menu. condition mode setting Press the MENU knob to display the ‘!’ LED page of the OPERATION menu. When the gain GAIN: n (where setting has been n = –6dB, –3dB, For details on menu operations, see “Basic changed...

  • Page 126: Setting The Marker Display

    3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the Setting the marker display remaining items. Switch the display of the center and safety zone The conditions under which the indicator markers on or off, and select whether the area lights can be changed on the ‘!’ LED STD indicated by the safety zone marker is 80%, 90%, page.

  • Page 127: Setting The Viewfinder

    (MARKER) on the SUPERIMPOSE page is You can set the following items on the VF set to ON SETTING page. • When TEST OUT SELECT on the OUTPUT 1 Item Description page is set to VBS, and TEST OUT SUPER is set to ON, and SUPER (MARKER) on the ZEBRA Turns the zebra display on or...

  • Page 128: Setting The Shot Id

    You can set the following items on the SHOT Example display: when SHOT DATA is set to DISP page. Item Description SHOT DATE Selects whether or not the 08/03/15 08/03/15 shot data is superimposed (ON or OFF). SHOT TIME Selects whether or not shot time is superimposed (ON or OFF).

  • Page 129: Displaying The Status Confirmation Screens

    To delete a character 018 SHOT ID ID-1 :? x In step 3 of “Setting the shot ID” (see page 128), ID-2 : ssssssssssss ID-3 : ssssssssssss move the x mark over DEL, and press the ID-4 : ssssssssssss MENU knob. !#$%&'()*+,-./012345678 This deletes the character under the x mark in the 9:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP...

  • Page 130: Adjustments And Settings From Menus

    To display the status confirmation Adjustments and screens Settings From Menus 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 of the menu operating section is closed, OFF is automatically selected).

  • Page 131: Selecting The Output Signals

    Item Description Item Setting TURBO OFF: When you operate the HD/SD SDI Selects the signal output from SW IND GAIN selector after the HD/SD SDI OUT pressing the button to which connector. the TURBO GAIN function OFF: Do not output video. has been assigned once, the HDSDI: Output HDSDI.
  • Page 132 Function Description Item Description Assigns the ON/OFF function ASSIGN SW Assigns the function to of auto tracing white balance. <1> ASSIGN 1 (push-type) RETURN Assigns the ON/OFF function switch. VIDEO to display the image of the ASSIGN SW Assigns the function to return video signal on the <2>...

  • Page 133: Setting The Color Temperature Manually

    Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 2 When another type of menu item is assigned, (slide-type) switch pressing the switch displays the item and its setting value on the viewfinder screen. Function Content You can then change the setting by pressing and Assigns no function.

  • Page 134: Specifying An Offset For The Auto White Balance Setting

    Item Description Item Description COLOR Sets the color temperature for OFFSET When this item is set to ON, TEMP <A> the desired value. Adjust the WHITE <A> the offset adjusted on this page value while looking at the real is added to the white balance image because error tends to be for channel A.

  • Page 135: Setting The Umid Data

    (L.MF) appear when a lens that supports • Distinguishing between original material and serial communications is mounted. copied material. 00 is added to the Instance Number for original material. U17 LENS FILE • Recording based on the UTC. The UTC is used LENS FILE SELECT: when recording the UMID.
  • Page 136 Refer to ISO-3166-1: • When you change the time zone, adjust the internal clock to local time and turn the power of the camcorder http://www.iso.org/iso/country-codes/ off and then the power on again. iso_3166_code_lists.htm When the country code is less than 4 bytes, the active part of the code will occupy the first part of the 4-bytes and the remainder must be filled with the space character (20h).

  • Page 137: Chapter 6 : Saving And Loading User Setting Data

    ”Memory Sticks” usable with this then gently press in the “Memory camcorder Stick” once and release. With this camcorder, you can use a Sony The “Memory Stick” pops out. “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick Duo”, “Memory Stick PRO” whose capacity does not Pull the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 138: Saving And Recalling User Files

    (How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn Saving and Recalling the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.) User Files Display the MEMORY STICK page of the FILE menu, and press the MENU knob. For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations”...
  • Page 139 If a file number is followed by “NEW FILE”, MEMORY Circuit or Recheck and this means that the file is empty. If data is STICK ERROR “Memory consult a Sony stored in the file, the file number is followed (flashing) Stick” fault. service by the file name. representative.

  • Page 140: Loading Saved Data From A "Memory Stick

    When you have finished entering the Display type Description file ID, turn the MENU knob to move x File ID (10 characters) and to END, and press the MENU knob. date (year/month/day) The entered file ID is now displayed. F.ID File ID (16 characters) DATE Date saved (year/month/day/...

  • Page 141: Returning The User File Settings To The Standard Settings

    (flashing) MEMORY Circuit or Recheck, and You can save various settings for shooting a STICK “Memory Stick” consult a Sony particular scene as a scene file. By loading the ERROR fault. service scene file, you can quickly recreate setup (flashing) representative.
  • Page 142 Select SCENE STORE, and press the (How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.) MENU knob. The SCENE STORE page appears. Display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu, and press the MENU knob.

  • Page 143: Loading Scene Files

    To load a scene file saved in the “Memory To select the file information items to be Stick” displayed 1 Select SCENE RECALL, and press the You can select the items of file information to be MENU knob. displayed on the SCENE STORE pages (P01 to The SCENE RECALL page appears.

  • Page 144: Returning The Scene File Settings To The Standard Settings

    P01 SCENE RECALL Jumping to a File-Related RECALL OK? YES NO DISPLAY MODE Menu Page When Inserting 001.SCENE1 002.SCENE2 003.NO FILE a “Memory Stick” 004.SCENE4 005.SCENE5 ***.5FILE LOAD MEM1-5 A “Memory Stick” enables you to save user files, scene files, lens files, reference files and ALL To carry out the load (recall), select files.
  • Page 145 • When any of the following menu pages is already displayed. - A file-related page such as the USER FILE page of the FILE menu - MEMORY STICK, ALL FILE, SCENE FILE, LENS FILE, REFERENCE or ROM VERSION page Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 146: Chapter 7 : Maintenance

    Maintenance Chapter After confirming that the cassette tape Testing the Camcorder is not write-protected, load the cassette tape and close the cassette compartment Before Shooting lid. Testing the Camera Check the functions of the camcorder before Set the switches and selectors as follows. setting out for a shooting session, preferably by operating the camcorder together with a color video monitor.
  • Page 147 Check each of the following operations. the shutter setting changes on the • The menu is displayed on the viewfinder viewfinder screen. screen. Pointing the camera at a suitable • Turn the MENU knob and check that the subject, focus the camera and check the menu page changes to the next page.

  • Page 148: Testing The Vtr

    • Even when the brightness of the object Check that recording stops and that the REC does not change, the iris is automatically indicator in the viewfinder goes off. adjusted in accordance with the change in Repeat the checks of steps 5 and 6, this the gain setting.
  • Page 149 Turn the MIC LEVEL control. Check • If the connected microphone is of the external power supply type, set the switch that the channel-1 and -2 audio level to +48V. meters on the LCD monitor show more and more segments as you turn the Set the LINE / AES/EBU / MIC control counterclockwise as seen from selectors to MIC.

  • Page 150: Maintenance

    Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to Cleaning the video heads R-RUN. Press the REC START button, and To clean the video heads, use a Sony BCT- check that recording starts and that the HD12CL Cleaning Cassette. Follow the timecode indication in the counter instructions given with the cleaning cassette, as display changes.

  • Page 151: Cleaning The Tape Transport System

    Depending on the temperature and humidity, the If you notice bending, deformation, or surface protecting filter may mist because of vapor or corrosion, contact your dealer or a Sony service your breath. To ensure that the viewfinder is representative as soon as possible to have the always clear, replace the protecting filter with a battery terminal replaced.

  • Page 152: Periodic Inspection

    Periodic Inspection Indication Meaning RESET METER Resets the resettable meters (-2). DRUM Displays the total time the RUNNING drum has rotated. TAPE Displays the accumulated RUNNING time the tape has run. In order to utilize the capability and obtain the OPERATION Display the time that the best performance of the camcorder and to prolong...

  • Page 153: 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. Periodic Inspection...

  • Page 154: Operation Warnings

    Operation Warnings If a problem occurs when the camcorder is • An indicator (“D”) powered or is being operated, a warning is issued by various visible and audible indicators. These The volume of the warning sound can be adjusted visible and audible indicators are: with the ALARM knob.
  • Page 155 Video head gap clogged or problem Detect head clogging and output Clean the head. (If recording is in recording circuit warning. still substandard, power the unit Recording continues but may be off, and consult your Sony substandard. service representative.) Warning State WARNING Warning sound...
  • Page 156 LCD. Look up without loading a cassette, turn the error code in the Maintenance off the power, and consult your Manual. Operation stops. Sony service representative. Warning State WARNING Warning sound REC/TALLY BATT...
  • Page 157 In this case, position the tape at the point where you want to start the recording manually. indicates the number of frames. b) Contact your nearest Sony dealer. c) For details on how to unload the cassette manually, see LOW LIGHT Appears, if set to ON on the “Unloading a cassette manually (manual eject)”...

  • Page 158: Appendix

    If you should experience problems with the unit, • Whenever you turn on the power, check that the contact a Sony representative. HUMID indicator does not appear on the color LCD. If it appears, wait until it disappears Use and storage locations before loading a cassette.
  • Page 159 Vertical smear • Do not use the viewfinder close to strong magnetic fields. This can cause picture When an extremely bright object, such as a strong distortion. spotlight or flashlight, is being shot, vertical tails may be produced on the screen, or the image may About the LCD panels be distorted.

  • Page 160: Specifications

    Built-in filters Specifications CC filter (electric) A : Cross filter B : 3200K C : 4300K D : 6300K ND filter (optical) 1: Clear General Power voltage 12 V DC +5.0/–1.0 V Power consumption Lens mount Approx. 35 W (with 12 V DC supply, -inch 48 bayonet mount when recording, LCD monitor off) Sensitivity...
  • Page 161 Tape speed Audio (with standard playback machine) 96.7 mm/s (for 59.94i format) 80.7 mm/s (for 50i/25PsF format) Frequency response 77.4 mm/s (for 23.98PsF format) 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/–1.0 dB Record/playback time Dynamic range For 59.94i format: 40 minutes (using 85 dB min.

  • Page 162: Supplied Accessories

    Design and specifications are subject to change BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket without notice. Note Contact a Sony service representative for information about the viewfinders able to use the BKW-401. Equipment for remote control RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit HDCAM cassette tapes...
  • Page 163 STORAGE SYSTEMS OR ANY 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...

  • Page 164: Chart Of Optional Components And Accessories

    Chart of Optional Components and Accessories LCD monitor ECM-680S/678/ BVM-L230, LMD series monitor 674 Microphone CAC-12 XDCAM HD series recorder Microphone Holder PDW-HD1500, PDW-F75 HDVF-20A/200/ C35W Viewfinder HDCAM series recorder HDW-2000 series recorder, HDW-S280 WRR-855S UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit HDCAM cassette tapes BCT-6HD/12HD/22HD/32HD/40HD PDW-700 RM-B150/B750...

  • Page 165: About A "Memory Stick

    Available types of “Memory Stick” About a “Memory Stick” With this camcorder, you can use a Sony “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick Duo”, “Memory Stick PRO” whose capacity does not exceed 4 GB, and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Note on data read/write speed Data read/write speed may vary depending on the What is “Memory Stick”?
  • Page 166 “Memory Stick”. This may damage the data. Precautions • To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data. • Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law. When you use a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 167: Index

    CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch 14 Index CC 5600K function 132 Color LCD 15 status display 17 Color temperature 25 setting manually 133 Condensation 158 Symbols CONTRAST control 24 Cover 15 ! (warning) indicator 25 CUE IN switch 20 +48V/OFF switches 23 Customization assigning functions to ASSIGN switches AC power 29 Accessories 164...
  • Page 168 scene 82 user 82 Maintenance 150 FILE menu 81, 108 MAINTENANCE menu 81, 97 Filter 26 Marker display FILTER selector 11 setting 126 Fitting for optional microphone holder 10 “Memory Stick” 165 Flange focal length, adjusting 35 handling 137 Frame frequency 17 jumping to file-related menu page 144 F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch 20 loading saved data 140...
  • Page 169 Power source voltage/battery remaining TALLY switch 22, 24 capacity 26 TAPE indicator 16 Power supply 28 TC IN connector 22 POWER switch 9 TC OUT connector 22 PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch 20 TEST OUT connector 22 Protection cover of the audio control section Testing 146 Time counter display 18 Time data 57...
  • Page 170 Viewfinder front-to-back positioning lever Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring 10 VTR SAVE indicator 25 VTR SAVE/STBY switch 13 WARNING indicator 16 Warning indicator area 18 Warnings 154 WHITE BAL switch 14 White balance adjusting 47 specifying offset 134 White balance memory 26 Wireless microphone reception level 26 XLR connection automatic detection function ZEBRA switch 24...
  • Page 171 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 of this manual or the...
  • Page 172 HDW-650 Sony Corporation HDW-650F HDW-650P (SYM) 4-111-081-01 (2) ©2008...

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